30th Jul 2009 15:05
AQUARIUS PLATINUM LIMITED
ASX, LSE & JSE
ASX / LSE / JSE ANNOUNCEMENT
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RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION 30 July 2009 Completion of the recommended acquisition by Aquarius Platinum Limited ("Aquarius") for Ridge Mining plc ("Ridge")
Aquarius is pleased to confirm that further to earlier announcements by Aquarius and Ridge today, the scheme of arrangement relating to the recommended all share acquisition by Aquarius of Ridge (the "Transaction") has become effective in accordance with its terms and that the Transaction has now completed.
Commenting on the Transaction, Stuart Murray, CEO of Aquarius, said: "I am delighted that we have now concluded the transaction with Ridge. In the Aquarius portfolio, the Blue Ridge Mine and Sheba's Ridge Project will benefit from our experience and skills, and provide both production growth and optionality for the enlarged group as a whole. I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome all Ridge shareholders to Aquarius and thank them for their overwhelming support during this transaction. I trust that in the new Aquarius, they are equally excited about our future opportunities as I am."
Enquiries:Aquarius In the UK & South Africa Nick Bias Tel: +41 (0)79 888 1642 In Australia: Willi Boehm Tel: +61 (0)8 9367 5211 REGISTERED OFFICE
Aquarius Platinum Limited Clarendon House 2 Church Street Hamilton HMCX Bermuda
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +61 8 9367 5211
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The securities mentioned herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or under any securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States and may not be offered, sold, resold, transferred or delivered, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in compliance with any applicable securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. There will be no public offer in the United States.
None of the securities referred to in this document have been approved or disapproved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, any state's securities commission in the United States or any US regulatory authority, nor have any of such authorities passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this document. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence in the United States. The announcement has been prepared in accordance with English law and the Takeover Code and information disclosed may not be the same as that which would have been prepared in accordance with the laws of jurisdictions outside England.
A copy of this announcement will be available on Aquarius' website ( www.aquariusplatinum.com) ..
vendorRelated Shares:
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