Issuance of new shares

Polymetal International plc

Issuance of new shares

Polymetal International plc (LSE, MOEX: POLY, ADR: AUCOY) (together with its subsidiaries - "Polymetal", the "Company", or the "Group") discloses the following information regarding certain of its share plans.

In accordance with the terms of the Company's Deferred Share Awards plan ("DSA") and Performance Share Plan ("PSP") 9,313 ordinary shares of the Company with no par value were issued to certain individuals, none of which are either directors or PDMRs. Further information on the DSA and PSP can be found in the Company's Annual Report and Accounts available on the Company's website at www.polymetalinternational.com.

Аn application has been made to the London Stock Exchange and UKLA on the official list and shares are expected to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange on 31 August 2016. Following admission, the total issued share capital of the Company will comprise 427,141,648 ordinary shares of no par value, each carrying one vote.

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