Norilsk Nickel, one of the largest refined nickel and palladium producer in the world, reports that on August 24 its Board of Directors considered to call an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders (EGM) on September 29 and set the EGM record date (the list of shareholders eligible to vote) on September 5.
The Board of Directors has decided to provide shareholders of ordinary shares with an opportunity to complete an electronic form of voting ballots at the company’s EGM. The Board of Directors has recommended for the EGM approval an interim dividend payment for six months of 2017 in the amount of RUB 224.20 (approximately $3.79) per one ordinary share.
The Board of Directors has proposed to set the interim dividend record date (the list of shareholders entitled to the interim dividend) on October 19.
The interim dividend distribution for six months of 2017 will amount to approximately $600 million. (Nornickel/Ukrainian metal)
