Scheme of arrangement

RNS Number : 9156Z

Anglo American PLC

26 May 2021

 

Anglo American plc ("Anglo American")

Registered office: 17 Charterhouse Street, London EC1N 6RA

Registered number: 03564138 (incorporated in England and Wales)

Legal Entity Identifier: 549300S9XF92D1X8ME43

Court approval of scheme of arrangement to implement demerger of Thungela Resources Limited (the "Demerger")

Further to Anglo American's announcements and circular to shareholders dated 8 April 2021 (the "Circular"), Anglo American announces that earlier today, the High Court of Justice in England and Wales sanctioned the scheme of arrangement and confirmed the reduction of share premium required to effect the Demerger pursuant to the UK Companies Act 2006. As a result, the Demerger is on track to become effective on 4 June 2021 in accordance with the timetable set out in Part III (Indicative Timetable of Principal Events) of the Circular.

In accordance with the disclosure requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ("JSE"), this announcement constitutes the finalisation announcement for JSE purposes. South African securities transfer tax and capital gains tax may be applicable in connection with the Demerger and shareholders should refer to Part IX (Taxation) of the Circular for further details.

Other information

This announcement will be available for viewing on Anglo American's website, www.angloamerican.com, as soon as practicable.

Ellie Klonarides
Deputy Company Secretary
Anglo American plc
26 May 2021

 

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