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successful refinancing of langer heinrich and

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    Fantastic News for PDN!!!

    The project finance facilities have been refinanced.
    US$59M reduction in debt repayments over 2014 and 2015 calendar years.
    Langer Heinrich debt repayments reduced by US$5.5M per annum.

    This has material positive cash flow implications and the financial pressure on the
    business has been substantially reduced.

    Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN, Paladin) is pleased to advise it has entered into agreements with its
    lenders to refinance the Langer Heinrich (LH) and the Kayelekera project finance facilities.

    This new facility will provide significant cash flow benefits to both projects and leaves Paladin in a much
    stronger financial position. As shown below, the annual principal repayments across both projects will
    be reduced from US$53.8M per annum to US$18.3M per annum in calendar year 2014, a substantial
    reduction of US$35.5M, with the first repayment not due until June 2014.

    In calendar year 2015, annual principal repayments under the existing facilities compared to the new
    facility will be reduced by a further US$23.7M.

    The terms and conditions of the new LH facility are largely the same as for the existing project finance
    agreement except for an increased amount, extension of term and a reduction in principal repayments
    from US$23.8M per annum to US$18.3M per annum. In addition, Paladin has secured a US$20M
    working capital facility to provide additional financial flexibility.

    The Kayelekera project finance facility (currently US$48.1M) will be repaid in full immediately, however,
    the facility and existing security arrangements will remain in place to support the US$10M Performance
    Bond.

    Overall, this rationalisation in the project financing reduces the Company’s debt position and provides
    the benefit of substantially reduced repayments over the next three years, conserving operational cash
    flow.

    The new facility is provided by Nedbank Capital, a division of Nedbank Limited, Nedbank Namibia
    Limited, the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited and Standard Bank Namibia Limited. Both banks
    have been involved with Paladin since the first LH project finance facility was established in 2006.

    Paladin Managing Director and CEO John Borshoff said: “This successful refinancing is another
    important step in Paladin’s rigourous assessment of options to strengthen the business, both
    operationally and at a corporate level.

    Completing the refinancing during this period of depressed
    uranium prices and difficult market conditions is testament to the operational capability and financial
    robustness of Langer Heinrich. The project has continued to deliver superior production results at the
    same time as ongoing optimisation work has continued to reduce production costs.

    The existing Bank
    Syndicate has continued to demonstrate strong support for Paladin since commencement of these
    facilities. I would personally like to thank both Nedbank and Standard Bank for the commitment they
    have shown to the Company and their understanding of the uranium industry.”

 
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