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EVRAZ priced U.S.$750 million note issue

13 March 2017 - Evraz Group S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of EVRAZ plc, together with EVRAZ plc announce that Evraz Group S.A. has priced a U.S.$750 million notes issuance with maturity in March 2023, the coupon rate of 5.375% per annum. The notes will be issued by Evraz Group S.A.

The closing and settlement are expected to be completed on 20 March 2017.

Evraz Group S.A. intends to use the net proceeds of the issue to refinance existing indebtedness, including financing of purchases of notes to complete its tender offers.

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