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PJSC Polyus (LSE, MOEX: PLZL) («Polyus», or the «Company») highlights the announcement made by its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Polyus Finance Plc («Issuer») earlier today on the extension of the consent solicitation process («Consent Solicitation») for its outstanding U.S.$800,000,000 5.25% Guaranteed Notes due 2023, U.S.$500,000,000 4.70% Guaranteed Notes due 2024 and U.S.$700,000,000 3.25% Guaranteed Notes due 2028 («Notes»).

The terms of the earlier announced Consent Solicitation are detailed in the Consent Solicitation Memorandum dated 24 June 2022 («Memorandum»).

The Issuer thanks all Noteholders who have responded promptly, but notes that Noteholders who have already delivered Consent Instructions in the Consent Solicitation will be requested to redeliver Consent Instructions, as the Issuer has decided to change the Record Date to 13 July 2022 and extend the Consent Deadline period to 5 p.m. (London time) 14 July 2022.

All other terms of the Consent Solicitation will remain the same, unless further extended or earlier terminated by the Company.

New Expected Timetable

• Record Date — 13 July 2022.
• Consent Deadline — 14 July 2022 (5:00 p.m. (London time)).

Announcements in connection with the Consent Solicitation will be disclosed by the Issuer on the website of the London Stock Exchange. Copies of all announcements, notices and press releases are available on the Consent Solicitation Website https://i2capmark.com/event-details/59/Holder/polyus-finance-plc

Questions and requests for assistance in connection with the delivery of Consent Instruction may be directed to i2 Capital Markets (the Information and Tabulation Agent) at info@i2capmark.com and at +44 203 633 1212.

Questions and requests for assistance in connection with the Consent Solicitation may also be directed to the Investor Relations Department of PJSC Polyus at and at +7 495 641 33 77.