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Polymetal International plc

Completion of sale of North Kaluga

Polymetal completed the previously announced sale of North Kaluga to North Kaluga Mining Limited ("Transaction") for the total consideration of US$ 35.7 million.

Following satisfaction of all outstanding conditions to closing and requisite regulatory approvals, the Transaction was completed on 23 June 2020.

The total Transaction value amounts to US$ 35.7 million and comprises US$ 10.7 million in cash (which has already been paid), royalties with a fair value of US$ 19.1 million[1] and repayment of all debt owed by the North Kaluga's license holder to Polymetal in the amount of US$ 5.9 million payable by 31 August 2020.

About Polymetal

Polymetal International plc (together with its subsidiaries - "Polymetal", the "Company", or the "Group") is a top-10 global gold producer and top-5 global silver producer with assets in Russia and Kazakhstan. The Company combines strong growth with a robust dividend yield.

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[1] The Company's preliminary estimate at 15% discount rate.