MAGNIT PJSC: ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING POTENTIAL TRANSACTION

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MAGNIT PJSC (MGNT) 
MAGNIT PJSC: ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING POTENTIAL TRANSACTION 
 
05-Apr-2019 / 17:56 MSK 
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Press Release | Krasnodar | April 5, 2019 
 
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING POTENTIAL TRANSACTION 
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Krasnodar, Russia (April 5, 2019): PJSC "Magnit" (MOEX and LSE: MGNT; 
"Magnit" or the "Company") one of Russia's leading retailers, notes today's 
announcement of Lenta Ltd. ("Lenta") regarding an update on the proposed 
cash offer by Severgroup LLC for Lenta, which mentioned Magnit's interest in 
a possible transaction with Lenta. Magnit confirms that it was exploring a 
possible acquisition of 100% of Lenta's business. However, the Company was 
surprised that Lenta's announcement stated that Magnit failed to provide 
precision around the structure, timing and deliverability of such 
acquisition, notwithstanding repeated requests from Lenta's independent 
directors. In fact, Magnit contacted Lenta and showed serious interest to 
engage on March 11th and again on March 18th when Magnit sent a formal 
proposal to Lenta. Lenta replied to the proposal only on March 28th and 
requested further details. Magnit replied within two business days on April 
1 with proposed deal structure and terms including price. Lenta did not 
reply to Magnit's April 1 letter. Magnit is looking forward to receive a 
response from Lenta and will then consider how it intends to proceed. 
 
 No assurances can be given that any transaction will be progressed or as to 
   the terms on which it may be made. A further announcement will be made if 
                                                       and when appropriate. 
 
For further information, please contact: 
 
Dmitry Kovalenko Media Inquiries 
 
Director for Investor Relations Media Relations Department 
 
Email: [e-mail] Email: [e-mail] 
 
Office: [phone] 
 
Note to editors: 
 
Public Joint Stock Company "Magnit" is one of Russia's leading retailers. 
Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in the southern Russian city 
of Krasnodar. As of December 31, 2018, Magnit operated 37 distribution 
centers and 18,399 stores (13,427 convenience, 467 supermarkets and 4,505 
drogerie stores) in 2,976 cities and towns throughout 7 federal regions of 
the Russian Federation. 
 
In accordance with the audited IFRS results for 2018, Magnit had revenues of 
RUB 1,237 billion and an EBITDA of RUB 90 billion. Magnit's local shares are 
traded on the Moscow Exchange (MOEX: MGNT) and its GDRs on the London Stock 
Exchange (LSE: MGNT) and it has a credit rating from Standard & Poor's of 
BB. 
 
ISIN:           US55953Q2021 
Category Code:  MSCU 
TIDM:           MGNT 
LEI Code:       2534009KKPTVL99W2Y12 
OAM Categories: 3.1. Additional regulated information required to be 
                disclosed under the laws of a Member State 
Sequence No.:   8114 
EQS News ID:    796693 
 
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