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Rusal’s new claims against Nornickel’s Potanin: what’s at stake for shareholders?

by admin November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

The legal conflict between Rusal, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, and Nornickel’s CEO, Vladimir Potanin, is escalating with fresh claims filed in London. Rusal’s new claims against Nornickel’s Potanin

Rusal’s grievances focus on Nornickel’s governance and Potanin’s control over decision-making, specifically targeting the digital assets platform Atomyze and a controversial employee incentive scheme.

As Nornickel is a major player in global metals markets, producing nearly 40% of the world’s palladium and a significant share of nickel, the ramifications of this dispute extend beyond Russia.

Shareholders and market participants alike are watching closely, as Rusal’s legal actions could affect dividend policies, stock performance, and commodity prices.

Rusal’s claims

Rusal, which owns a 27.8% stake in Nornickel, has long challenged Potanin’s dominance in the company’s boardroom decisions. Potanin, who controls a 36% share, has reportedly leveraged his position in ways that Rusal argues undermine fair governance.

Central to Rusal’s latest claims are Atomyze—a digital platform Potanin developed to tokenise Nornickel’s assets—and an employee incentive scheme, both of which Rusal alleges serve Potanin’s interests disproportionately.

These claims hint at deeper governance tensions, as Rusal argues that Potanin’s initiatives skew profit distribution and sideline other shareholders.

The stakes

The outcome of Rusal’s claims could directly impact Nornickel’s valuation, dividends, and stock price stability.

Under a 2012 shareholder agreement that guaranteed steady dividends to Rusal and another key shareholder, Roman Abramovich’s Crispian Investments, Nornickel has maintained high payouts for a decade.

This agreement expired in 2022, leaving the dividend policy open to Potanin’s influence.

Rusal is now questioning how dividends will be managed without these prior protections.

If the London court sides with Rusal, there may be changes in how Nornickel allocates profits, potentially leading to higher payouts or shifts in the company’s cash reserves.

Nornickel’s influence on global metals markets cannot be understated.

As the leading producer of palladium—a critical metal for the automotive and electronics industries—and a significant producer of nickel, any disruptions to its operations could drive volatility in commodity prices.

A drawn-out legal dispute risks distracting Nornickel’s management and hindering its production capabilities, which in turn could reduce supply and drive up prices in an already tight palladium market.

Investors with holdings in metal-based ETFs, automakers reliant on palladium, and industrial consumers of nickel may all feel the impact.

What shareholders should watch for next

Shareholders should stay alert to upcoming court decisions and potential settlement options, as these could define Nornickel’s profit-sharing structure and dividend policies moving forward.

They should also monitor any statements from Nornickel regarding operational adjustments or financial forecasts, as such developments may signal how management is responding to the pressure from Rusal’s claims.

With commodity markets reacting to even minor shifts in production forecasts, shareholder interest in Nornickel remains high, and significant updates could impact not only Nornickel’s stock but also related commodity prices.

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