Krasnodar, June 1, 2012: OJSC “Magnit” (the “Company”; MICEX and LSE: MGNT) won the pan-Russian “Carrier of the year — 2012” award of ASMAP.

On May 30, 2012 LLC “Selta” (subsidiary of the Company which provides transportation services) was named “Carrier of the year — 2012” in the Southern Federal district in the nomination of the “50 and more vehicles” by ASMAP (Association of International Automobile Carriers) members. The leadership is supported, among other factors, by significant contribution to the international operations of the Russian Federation, the greatest number of international carriages (over 5000 rounds) in 2011, introduction of hundreds of new trucks to the global transportation and job creation.

More information on the association and the award can be found on the official website of ASMAP http://www.asmap.ru/.

LLC “Selta” has been the ASMAP member since 2010. The Company operates the fleet of about 4,000 trucks which make about 2,500 rounds on a daily basis. More than 10,000 employees are engaged in transportation.

OJSC “Magnit” - “Carrier of the year – 2012”