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AGL - Anglo American plc - Anglo American responds to press speculation
Anglo American plc
Incorporated in the United Kingdom
(Registration number: 3564138)
Short name: Anglo
Share code: AGL
ISIN number: GB00B1XZS820
Anglo American responds to press speculation
The Board of Anglo American plc ("Anglo American" or the "Group") notes the
recent press speculation. The Board of Anglo American confirms that it has
received a preliminary proposal from Xstrata plc which may or may not lead to
a transaction involving the Group. It should be noted that this situation is
at a very preliminary stage and that there is no certainty that any
transaction will be forthcoming. A further announcement will be made if and
when appropriate.
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any
person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of
any class of "relevant securities" of Anglo American or Xstrata plc
("Xstrata"), 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is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends.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 Anglo American or Xstrata, 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 either Anglo American or Xstrata by Anglo American or Xstrata,
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 absolute or conditional, 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
Panel.
For further information, please contact:
United Kingdom
James Wyatt-Tilby, Anglo American Media Relations
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759
Tel : +44 (0)7817 735 337
Andrew Lorenz, Financial Dynamics
Tel: +44 (0)20 7269 7113
Tel: +44 (0)7775 641 807
Jon Simmons, Financial Dynamics
Tel: +44 (0)20 7269 7278
Tel: +44 (0)7876 395 961
22 June 2009
Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd
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