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| Friday, 25 November 2011, 21:00 HKT | |
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Moscow, Nov 25, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, MICEX: RUALR, RTS: RUALR), the world's largest aluminium producer, announces execution of a share purchase agreement with China North Industries Corporation ("NORINCO") under which it has agreed to purchase a 33% stake in a company Shenzhen North Investments Corporation Limited ("Shenzhen North Investments"), an trading affiliate of NORINCO specializing in aluminium, alloys and other non-ferrous metals.
This acquisition will enable RUSAL to take an active part in the strategic and operational management of Shenzhen North Investments. The completion of the share purchase is due to occur before 31 January 2012 and is subject to a number of conditions precedent.
In addition, the Company has entered into a shareholders agreement with NORINCO, under which RUSAL is entitled to nominate two representatives for appointment to the Board of Directors of Shenzhen North Investments, one of whom would be appointed as chairman of Shenzhen North Investments' Board of Directors. In addition, the Company is entitled to appoint a Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, a Deputy General Manager and a deputy Chief Financial Officer of Shenzhen North Investments.
The acquisition of a stake in Shenzhen North Investments, a Chinese trading company with more than 15 years experience is expected enhance the effective promotion of RUSAL's products in the Chinese market.
Vladislav Soloviev, UC RUSAL's First Deputy CEO, said: "RUSAL is strengthening ties with Asia. We have completed registration of two RUSAL brands at the Shanghai Futures Exchange, which will undoubtedly contribute to a more efficient promotion of our products in China. Moreover, our investor base in Asia is growing as investors have more confidence in the Company. Completion of the deal with NORINCO represents a good opportunity to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with one of the fastest-developing economies in the world. Growing urbanization and industrial development will continue to drive China's dominant role in the global aluminium consumption, and RUSAL, as the world's largest producer of the light metal, is ready to meet this demand."
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About UC RUSAL
UC RUSAL is the world's largest producer of aluminium, in 2010 accounting for approximately 10% and 10% of global production of aluminium and alumina, respectively. UC RUSAL employs about 72,000 people in 19 countries, across 5 continents. UC RUSAL markets and sells its products primarily in the European, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, South East Asian and North American markets. UC RUSAL's ordinary shares are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock code: 486), global depositary shares representing UC RUSAL's ordinary shares are listed on the professional compartment of Euronext Paris (RUSAL for Reg S GDSs and RUAL for Rule 144A GDSs), and Russian depositary receipts that are issued on common shares of the Company are listed on MICEX (RUALR) and RTS (RUALR) stock exchanges. www.rusal.com
Contact:
RUSAL
Vera Kurochkina
+7 495 720 5170
Vera.Kurochkina@rusal.com
Source: UC RUSAL
Topic: Stock--buying or selling
Sectors: Metals & Mining
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