03 April 2009
Anglo American prices US$2 billion bond offering
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.
United Kingdom
James Wyatt-Tilby, Media Relations
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759
Caroline Metcalfe, Investor Relations
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 2192
South Africa
Anna Poulter, Investor Relations
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2079
Pranill Ramchander, Media Relations
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2592
Notes to Editors:
Anglo American plc is one of the world’s
largest mining 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)
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