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Anglo American plc ("Anglo American")
Registered office: 17 Charterhouse Street, London EC1N 6RA
Registered number: 03564138 (incorporated in England and Wales)
Legal Entity Identifier: 549300S9XF92D1X8ME43
Court approval of scheme of arrangement to implement demerger of Thungela Resources Limited (the "Demerger")
Further to Anglo American's announcements and circular to shareholders dated 8 April 2021 (the "Circular"), Anglo American announces that earlier today, the High Court of Justice in England and Wales sanctioned the scheme of arrangement and confirmed the reduction of share premium required to effect the Demerger pursuant to the UK Companies Act 2006. As a result, the Demerger is on track to become effective on 4 June 2021 in accordance with the timetable set out in Part III (Indicative Timetable of Principal Events) of the Circular.
In accordance with the disclosure requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ("JSE"), this announcement constitutes the finalisation announcement for JSE purposes. South African securities transfer tax and capital gains tax may be applicable in connection with the Demerger and shareholders should refer to Part IX (Taxation) of the Circular for further details.
Other information
This announcement will be available for viewing on Anglo American's website, www.angloamerican.com, as soon as practicable.
Ellie KlonaridesDeputy Company SecretaryAnglo American plc26 May 2021