Baar, Switzerland 6, September, 2013
Glencore Xstrata plc
2013 Interim Dividend - determination of currency amounts
On 20 August 2013, Glencore Xstrata plc announced the payment of an interim dividend for its 2013 financial year of US$0.054 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on 12 September 2013 to holders of record at the close of business on 30 August 2013 on the Jersey (principal) register and at the opening of business on 30 August 2013 on the Hong Kong (HK) branch register.
The interim dividend is payable in U.S. dollars, although Shareholders on the Jersey register have been able to elect to receive their dividend payments in Pounds Sterling, Euros or Swiss Francs. Shareholders on the HK branch register will receive the dividend in HK dollars.
The Pound Sterling, Euro, Swiss Franc or HK dollar amount payable has been determined by reference to the close of business exchange rates applicable to the U.S. dollar on Thursday 5 September. These rates are as follows:
GBP / USD |
EUR / USD |
USD / CHF |
USD / HKD |
1.5590 |
1.3119 |
0.9448 |
7.7557 |
Accordingly, for non-U.S. dollar payments the amount payable per share on 12 September 2013 will be approximately:
Pounds Sterling |
0.03463759 |
Euros |
0.04116167 |
Swiss Francs |
0.0510192 |
HK Dollars |
0.41880780 |
Dividend enquiries:
John Burton (Company Secretary) |
Nicola Barrett (Deputy Company Secretary) |
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t: +41 (0) 41 709 2619 |
t: +41 (0) 41 709 2755 |
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m: +41 (0) 79 944 5434 |
m: +41 (0) 79 735 3916 |
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e: nicola.barrett@glencore.com |
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Investor enquiries:
Paul Smith (Investors) |
Elisa Morniroli (Investors) |
Martin Fewings (Investors) |
t: +41 (0) 41 709 2487 |
t: +41 (0) 41 709 2818 |
t: +41 (0) 41 709 2880 |
m: +41 (0) 79 947 1348 |
m: +41 (0) 79 833 0508 |
m: +41 (0) 79 737 5642 |
e: martin.fewings@glencore.com |
Media enquiries:
Charles Watenphul (Media) |
Finsbury (Media) |
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t: +41 (0) 41 709 2462 |
Guy Lamming / Dorothy Burwell |
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m: +41 (0) 79 904 3320 |
t: +44 (0) 20 7251 3801 |
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e:charles.watenphul@glencore.com |
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About Glencore Xstrata
Glencore Xstrata is one of the world's largest global diversified natural resource companies. As a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities with a well-balanced portfolio of diverse industrial assets, we are strongly positioned to capture value at every stage of the supply chain, from sourcing materials deep underground to delivering products to an international customer base.
The Group's industrial and marketingactivities are supported by a global network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries. Our diversified operations comprise over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. We employ approximately 190,000 people, including contractors.