The recent announcement from Anglo American plc involves an amendment to a previous RNS announcement, specifically related to public dealing disclosure by an exempt principal trader with recognized intermediary status dealing in a client-serving capacity. The amendment pertains to sections 2a and 2b, while all other information remains unchanged.
The form 8.5 (EPT/RI) provides key information, including the name of the exempt principal trader (UBS Investment Bank, London), the offeror/offeree (Anglo American plc), and the party to the offer with which the exempt principal trader is connected (BHP Group Limited). The dealings were undertaken on 15th May 2024.
The disclosure details the purchases and sales of a specific class of relevant security (USD 0.54945 ordinary shares) by the exempt principal trader. It includes the total number of securities, highest and lowest price per unit paid/received, and cash-settled derivative transactions, such as opening/closing long/short positions and the number of reference securities.
The disclosed information provides a comprehensive overview of the recent dealings and transactions involving Anglo American plc's securities, shedding light on the activities of the exempt principal trader and its connections to the offeror/offeree and the party to the offer.