The jury, which consisted of banks, investment companies, auditors, lawyers, communication agencies, determined the rating winner according to the criteria: brand, trust of financial institutions, reputation of an owner, presence in the media, reliability of a business partner, and quality of social responsibility programs. Transnational companies and the ones that are experiencing certain financial difficulties were not included in the rating.
The organizers of the rating noted that the active investments in the revival of shipbuilding, construction of NIBULON’s fleet, development of river navigation and a loan of the European Investment Bank allocated at the end of last year have provided a good reputation, and, consequently, the victory of NIBULON. In addition, according to NOKs fishes, NIBULON is a leader in the number of positive references in the media over the past year. The experts also mention a great reputation of NIBULON’s owner Oleksiy Vadaturskyy.
The cooperation with the international organizations and confidence of the leading international financial institutions also positively influence NIBULON’s business reputation. According to Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for Ukraine Sevki Acuner, NIBULON always fulfills its obligations and is continuing to do so; it is one of the most reliable clients of the bank.
The authors of the rating also noted that even anonymous information attacks this spring haven’t harmed the good reputation of NIBULON. These articles have been repeatedly denied not only by NIBULON but also by Ukrainian Grain Association and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.