24th Mar 2006 07:02
Anglo American PLC24 March 2006 News Release 24 March 2006 Holding in AngloGold Ashanti Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") refers shareholders to its SEC Rule 134announcement issued earlier today ("Anglo American plc Announces SecondaryOffering of Ordinary Shares of AngloGold Ashanti"). Anglo American confirms that it intends to remain a substantial shareholder inAngloGold Ashanti Limited in the medium term. Anglo American will consider otheralternative transactions to effect the further reduction of its interest inAngloGold Ashanti. Upon completion of the transactions announced separately today, Anglo American'seffective holding in AngloGold Ashanti will be approximately 41% - 42.6%. For further information: Investor Inquiries Nick von SchirndingTel: +44 207 968 8540 Charles GordonTel: +44 207 968 8933 Anne DunnTel: +27 11 638 4730 Media Inquiries Pamela BellTel: +44 207 968 8568 Daniel NgwepeTel: +27 11 638 2267 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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