M&G PLC has disclosed a 1.32% interest in Anglo American PLC, representing 17,746,924 ordinary shares. The disclosure was made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. M&G clarified that it does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 460,397 shares included in the total. The disclosure also mentioned that M&G is making disclosures in respect of another party to the offer, BHP Group Ltd.
The disclosure did not include any purchases, sales, cash-settled derivative transactions, stock-settled derivative transactions, or other dealings. Additionally, M&G stated that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.
The disclosure was made on 26 April 2024, and the contact person for any further information is Hannah Azlin, with a telephone number of 020 8162 0906. No Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) was attached to the disclosure.
This disclosure provides transparency about M&G PLC's position in Anglo American PLC and its related interests and short positions, in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Takeover Code.