29 April 2008
Anglo American sells stake in China Shenhua Energy
Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) announces that it has sold its 0.78% equity interest in China Shenhua Energy (“Shenhua”).
Anglo American has been an investor in Shenhua since its IPO in Hong Kong
in June 2005.
The sale was effected through a bookbuild on the market of 155,612,000 shares
at HK$35.46 per share for a total of approximately US$708 million.
Notes to Editors:
Anglo American plc is one of the world's largest mining and natural resource
groups. With its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, it is a global
leader in platinum group metals and diamonds, with significant interests in
coal, base and ferrous metals, as well as an industrial minerals business.
The Group is geographically diverse, with operations in Africa, Europe, South
and North America, Australia and Asia. (www.angloamerican.co.uk)
Anglo American plc
20 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AN United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8888 Fax: +44 (0)20 7968 8500
www.angloamerican.co.uk
Registered office as above. Incorporated in England and Wales under the Companies Act 1985. Registered Number 3564138
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