Anglo American plc, on behalf of Epoch Two Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited, has made a public opening position disclosure and dealing disclosure as per Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure relates to relevant securities representing 1% or more of the company's shares. As of the latest practicable date, Anglo American plc, through Epoch Two Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited, owns and/or controls 3.15% of the USD 0.54945 ordinary shares of Anglo American plc, totaling 42,166,686 shares.
Additionally, the disclosure includes details of agreements between Epoch Two Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited and Tenon Investment Holdings Proprietary Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anglo American South Africa Proprietary Limited. Under these agreements, Epoch Two Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited purchased Anglo American plc shares on the market and granted Tenon the right to nominate a third party to take transfer of the shares purchased. Epoch Two Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited retains legal title to the shares until Tenon exercises its right to nominate a transferee.
The disclosure also mentions that there are no indemnity or option arrangements, and it provides details of the voting rights and the chain of control of the disclosed securities. This disclosure provides transparency about the ownership and control of relevant securities of Anglo American plc by Epoch Two Investment Holdings (RF) Proprietary Limited, a subsidiary of Anglo American plc.