Investments of Kazakhstan pension funds: common shares of Campbell Soup Co., Altria Group, Inc., Avon Products, Inc., Countrywide Financial Co. (USA) и America Movil, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)

/IRBIS, Yelena Korpusenko, May 17, 05/ - Following common shares were included in the register of securities purchased by Kazakhstan pension market's subjects: Campbell Soup Co. (Campbell Place, Camden, NJ 08103-1799, USA; www.campbellsoupcompany.com). ISIN of share - US1344291091, par value - $0.0375. The leading trade floor is NYSE (ticker CPB). Current price at NYSE - $30.52; 52-week low on NYSE was spotted on Dec 17, 2004 at $30.52, 52-week high - on May 25, 04 at $25.03. Campbell Soup Co., with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets branded convenience food products. The Company's three core divisions include soups and sauces. Biscuits and confectionery, and foodservice. Campbell's brand names include Prego, Pace, Campbell's, V8, and many other names. The Company distributes its products worldwide. Campbell Soup Co. has "A3" long-term credit rating on senior unsecured debt (March 31, 04) and "Р-2" short-term rating (Aug 3, 01) with stable outlook assigned by Moody's Investors Service; A-/Negative/A-1 issuer rating (Feb 13, 01) assigned by Standard & Poor's; "A+" long-term and "F2" short - term ratings (Oct 25, 04) assigned by Fitch Ratings Ltd. Altria Group. Inc. (120 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017, USA; www.altria.com). ISIN of share - US02209S1033, par value equals $0.033. The leading trade floor is NYSE (ticker MO). Current price at NYSE - $66.10 (May 16, close); 52-week low on NYSE was spotted on Sep 27, 2004 at $44.50, 52-week high - on Feb 4, 05 at $68.50. Altria Group, Inc. is the parent company of Kraft Foods, Philip Morris International, Philip Morris USA, and Philip Morris Capital Corporation. The Company is also a shareholders in the brewer, SABMiller plc. Altria's brands include Marlboro cigarettes, Oreo cookies, Kraft cheeses, Maxwell House coffee, Nabisco crackers, and Philadelphia cream cheese. Altria Group, Inc. has "Baa2" long-term credit rating on senior unsecured debt (Apr 22, 03) and "Р-3" short-term rating (Sep 9, 03) with stable outlook assigned by Moody's Investors Service; BBB+/Negative/A-2 issuer rating (Apr 9, 03) assigned by Standard & Poor's; "BBB" long-term and "F2" short - term ratings (Mar 14, 05) assigned by Fitch Ratings Ltd. Avon Products, Inc. (1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105- 0196, USA; www.avon.com). ISIN of share - US0543031027, par value equals $0.25. The leading trade floor is NYSE (ticker AVP). Current price at NYSE - $39.25 (May 16, close); 52-week low on NYSE was spotted on Dec 8, 2004 at $36.08, 52-week high - on Jul 9, 04 at $46.65. Avon Products, Inc. is a manufacturer and direct seller of beauty and related products. The Company markets its products to consumers worldwide through independent sales representatives. Avon also manufactures fashion jewelry and markets a line of apparel, gifts, and collectibles. Avon Products, Inc. has "A2" long-term credit rating on senior unsecured debt (Sep 4, 01) with positive outlook assigned by Moody's Investors Service; A/Positive/A-1 issuer rating (Mar 25, 96) assigned by Standard & Poor's; "A+" long-term and "F1" short -term ratings (Jun 16, 03) assigned by Fitch Ratings Ltd. Countrywide Financial Co. (4500 Park Granada, Calabasas, CA 91302, USA; www.countrywide.com). ISIN of share - US2223721042, par value equals $0.05. The leading trade floor is NYSE (ticker CFC). Current price on NYSE - $35.00 (May 16, close); 52-week low on NYSE was spotted on May 18, 2004 at $29.15, 52-week high - on Oct 4, 04 at $39.93. Countrywide Financial Co. provides mortgage banking and diversified financial services in domestic and international markets. The Company's consumer business include mortgages, insurance, and other financial products. Countrywide's business-to-business activities encompass capital markets, transaction processing, and insurance. Countrywide Financial Co. has "A3" long-term credit rating on senior unsecured debt (Feb 7, 01) with stable outlook assigned by Moody's Investors Service; A/Stable/A-1 issuer rating (Jun 14, 99) assigned by Standard & Poor's; "A" long-term and "F1" short -term ratings assigned by Fitch Ratings Ltd. America Movil S.A. de C.V. (Lago Alberto 366, Colonia Anahuac, Mexico, DF 11320, Mexico; www.americamovil.com.mx). ISIN of share - US02364W1053, no data on par value available. The leading trade floor is NYSE (ticker AMX). Current price on NYSE - $52.88 (May 16, close); 52- week low on NYSE was spotted on Aug 11, 2004 at $32.29, 52-week high - on Feb 25, 05 at $59.39. America Movil S.A. de C.V. provides wireless communications services in all regions of Mexico. The Company also participates in telecommunications joint ventures in Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Spain. America Movil S.A. de C.V. has "Baa1" long-term credit rating on senior unsecured debt (Feb 8, 02) with stable outlook assigned by Moody's Investors Service; mxAAA/Stable/mxA-1+ issuer rating (Jun 16, 01) assigned by Standard & Poor's; "BBB+" long-term domestic currency rating with positive outlook assigned by Fitch Ratings Ltd. The presented information about credit ratings is published in rating agencies' electronic representatives in the Internet. While preparing this news mainly information of Bloomberg agency and Deutsche Borse AG was used. [2005-05-17]