Response to Press Speculation - Rio Tinto plc

RNS Number : 6762T

Glencore PLC

07 October 2014

 



Glencore plc

Baar, Switzerland

7 October 2014

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Glencore plc ("Glencore") response to press speculation - Rio Tinto plc ("Rio Tinto")

Glencore notes the recent press speculation regarding a possible merger between Glencore and Rio Tinto.

Glencore announces that in July 2014 it made an informal enquiry by telephone call to Rio Tinto, seeking to gauge whether there might be any interest at Rio Tinto in investigating some form of merger between the two companies. Rio Tinto responded that it was not interested in pursuing these discussions.

Glencore confirms that it is no longer actively considering any possible merger transaction with, or offer for the shares of, Rio Tinto.

As a consequence of this announcement, the Panel Executive has determined that Glencore is for a period of 6 months from the date of this announcement subject to Rule 2.8 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers in relation to Rio Tinto. Glencore however reserves its rights to make an offer in the future with the consent of the Takeover Panel, either with the recommendation of the Board of Rio Tinto, in the event of a third party offer for Rio Tinto, or in the event of a material change in circumstances.

For further information please contact:

Investor:

Paul Smith t: [phone] m: [phone] e: [e-mail]

Martin Fewings t: [phone] m: [phone] e: [e-mail]

Elisa Morniroli t: [phone] m: [phone] e: [e-mail]

Media:

Charles Watenphul t: [phone] m: [phone] e: [e-mail]

www.glencore.com

About Glencore

Glencore is one of the world's largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 90 commodities. The Group's operations comprise over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities.

With a strong footprint in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore's industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries.

Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, oil and food processing. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore's companies employ around 200,000 people, including contractors.

 

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