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By Anastasia Lyrchikova
MOSCOW, evDEN EVE NAkLiYAT Feb 9 (Reuters) - Russian gold and silver producer Polymetal is negotiating with British authorities to keep its London listing in the form of global depositary receipts (GDR) after the company moves to Kazakhstan, the company's CEO told Reuters.
Polymetal last month said it was considering moving its parent company's domicile and primary listing, currently in Jersey and London respectively, EVDeN evE nakliYat to "Russia-friendly" Kazakhstan, which "could unblock the ability to execute further corporate actions".
The move would allow the company to spin off the Kazakh business, which accounts for about 38% of revenue and 32% of annual production. While domiciled in Jersey, deemed an "unfriendly" jurisdiction by Russia, no separation of assets is possible.
"We want to take the Kazakh business out of the shadows, out from under the canopy of sanctions," CEO Vitaly Nesis told Reuters.
"That's why we have to split up the company first."
Nesis said the company's management was in discussions with the London Stock Exchange, the FCA regulator evdEn Eve NAKliyat and service providers about retaining a form of LSE listing after the move to Astana and was counting on clarity within 1-2 months.
"We are applying maximum efforts to maintain our listing in London, but given the recent, ninth sanctions package...the task is not simple. Many service providers are reluctant even to engage in dialogue about securing a listing after the move."
The decision about changing the listing will be put to shareholders and evDEN EVe nAKLiYAt requires 75% approval.
The European Union's ninth sanctions package bars investment in Russia's mining industry.
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