OREANDA-NEWS. April 28, 2012. JSC "Polymetal" (MICEX-RTS: PMTL) ("Polymetal") is pleased to announce that today Polymetal International Plc (LSE: POLY) (the head company of a Group, together with its subsidiaries, including JSC "Polymetal" - the "Company", or the "Group") has announced the Group's financial results for the year ended 31 December 2011, reported the press-centre of Polymetal.

HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue was up 43% to USD 1,326 million, driven by 13% increase in gold equivalent ounces sold and a 26% increase in the average realised gold price;

Adjusted EBITDA of USD 624 million, up 47% and exceeding revenue growth; adjusted EBITDA margin was up 110 bps to 47% despite ramp-up of new mines and operational challenges in the beginning of the year;

Total cash cost of USD 701/AuEq oz, up 26% compared to 2010 as a result of Russia's domestic inflation of 6.1%, Rouble strengthening against the US dollar by 3.4%, and relatively high cost levels at Omolon and Albazino mines which have just commenced commercial production and are still in ramp up mode;

Total cash cost of mature operations (ex. Omolon and Albazino) was USD 642/ AuEq oz, up 19% compared to 2010;

cash cost on an operating segment level. Intersegment selling,

general and administrative

Diluted EPS up 12% to USD 0.74 per share as net earnings increased by 21% to USD 290 million;

Adjusted diluted EPS up 30% to USD 0.89 per share as adjusted net earnings (excluding share based compensation) increased by 41% to USD 347 million;

Inaugural dividend of USD 0.20 per share proposed in accordance with the new dividend policy;
Strong liquidity and funding profile: Net debt / adjusted EBITDA reduced to 1.41, with 65% of borrowings being long-term;

The Company is on track to deliver 1 Moz gold equivalent production in 2012, with all related investments completed or nearing completion by the end of 2011.

"2011 was a very successful year for the Company. We believe that a combination of robust operating performance, with a good momentum achieved in the second half of the year, favorable market conditions and meaningful progress across all key investment projects, has delivered strong financial results in 2011 and superior positioning for value creation in the coming years", said Vitaly Nesis, CEO of Polymetal, commenting on the results.

"Polymetal's inaugural dividend payment demonstrates our commitment to delivering this value to our shareholders. We expect a strong financial year in 2012 on the back of meaningful production growth to 1 Moz, and robust cashflow generation as investments made in prior years are starting to pay off."