Anglo American prices US$2 billion bond offering
03 April, 2009
Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) announces that it has priced a two tranche bond offering made to Qualified Institutional Buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the “U.S. Securities Act”) and to investors outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.
The offering comprises US$1,250 million 9.375% senior notes due
2014 and US$750 million 9.375% senior notes due 2019. Anglo
American expects the offering to close on 8 April 2009, subject to
customary closing conditions.
Disclaimer
The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy such securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such offer is unlawful.