3rd Jun 2005 14:00
Old Mutual PLC03 June 2005 Circular to Shareholders announcing a Scheme of Arrangement to effect proposals to increase direct black ownership in Old Mutual Group Companies Old Mutual plc (the "Company") has today posted a circular to shareholderscontaining details of the Group's proposals on Black Economic Empowerment, whichwere announced on 19 April 2005. The circular contains notices convening an Extraordinary General Meeting and aCompany Meeting convened at the direction of the UK High Court to consider ascheme of arrangement under section 425 of the UK Companies Act 1985. Thesemeetings will be held in the Presentation Suite, 2nd Floor, Old Mutual Place, 2Lambeth Hill, London EC4V 4GG on 6 July 2005 at 11.00 a.m. and 11.15 a.m. (orimmediately after the EGM, if later) respectively. The text of the circular may be viewed on the Company's website atwww.oldmutual.com and copies may be obtained from Computershare InvestorServices Plc, The Pavilions, PO Box 82, Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS99 7NH.Computershare Investor Services 2004 (Pty) Limited, 70 Marshall Street,Johannesburg 2001, South Africa. 3 June 2005 ENQUIRIES: Old Mutual plc Investor Relations:UK - Andrew Parkins +44 (0) 20 7002 7264SA - Derward Serfontein +27 (0) 21 509 8709 Old Mutual plc Media:UK - Miranda Bellord +44 (0) 20 7002 7133SA - Nad Pillay +27 (0) 21 504 8026 For further details about Old Mutual plc visit www.oldmutual.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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