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AQP - Aquarius Platinum Limited - Rule 2.10 announcement
Aquarius Platinum Limited
(Incorporated in Bermuda)
Registration Number: EC 26290
Share code JSE: AQP
ISIN Code: BMG0440M1284
("Aquarius")
ASX / LSE / JSE JOINT ANNOUNCEMENT
3 April 2009
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the
"Code"), Aquarius announces that, as at the close of business on 2 April 2009,
and following the placing of 46,330,000 common shares of US$0.05 each (the
"Placing Shares") on 31 March 2009, it had in issue 373,425,634 common shares of
US$0.05 each, ISIN reference BMG0440M1284.
For further information please visit www.aquariusplatinum.com or contact:
Aquarius Platinum
In the UK & South Africa
Nick Bias
Tel: +41 (0)79 888 1642
In Australia:
Willi Boehm
Tel: +61 (0)8 9367 5211
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or
becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1 per cent. or more of
any class of "relevant securities" of Aquarius or of Ridge Mining plc ("Ridge"),
all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of that company (including by
means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such
"relevant securities") must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm
(London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant
transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the offer
becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise
withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons
act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or
informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of Aquarius or
Ridge, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.
Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant
securities" of Aquarius or of Ridge by Aquarius or Ridge, or by any of their
respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London
time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.
A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant
securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities
in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel`s website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.
Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the
Takeover Panel`s website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are
required to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Takeover
Panel.
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