14 February 2023

Polyus Finance Plc announces the repayment of Eurobonds due 2023

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Polyus Finance plc (the "Issuer") announces the repayment of both the final coupon and principal amount with regard to its 5.25% Notes due 2023 (Reg S: XS1533922933; Rule 144A: US73180YAC84) (the "Notes").

Terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meaning ascribed to them in the terms and conditions of the Notes.

The Issuer transferred the remainder of the funds earmarked for coupon payments due August 07^th, 2022 and February 07^th, 2023 and a principal payment for the Notes to the Bank of New York Mellon, London Branch (the "Principal Paying Agent"). As informed by the Principal Paying Agent, these funds were further transferred by the Principal Paying Agent to the international clearing systems for further distribution to the holders of the Notes whose rights are accounted for within the international clearing systems (the "Non-resident Holders").

Earlier this month, in compliance with the terms of the Notes and current requirements of Russian legislation , JSC Polyus Krasnoyarsk (the "Guarantor") transferred the Russian Rouble-denominated funds as coupon due February 07^th, 2023 and principal payment to the holders of the Notes, whose rights are accounted within the Russian custodian infrastructure (the "Domestic Holders").

After completion of the above-mentioned transfers, the Issuer confirms the fulfillment of its obligations towards both Domestic and Non-domestic Holders of the Notes.

Forward looking statement

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