M&G PLC, through its subsidiaries, M&G Investment Management Limited and M&G Investments Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, has disclosed a 1.31% interest in Anglo American Plc. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes the ownership and control of 17,572,325 USD 0.54945 ordinary shares as of 17 May 2024. Additionally, M&G has clarified that it does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 430,071 shares included in the total above.

The disclosure also mentions that M&G has made disclosures in respect of another party to the offer, BHP Group Ltd. The form further details a sale of 6,225 securities at a price of 615.2500 ZAR per unit. It also includes information on cash-settled derivative transactions and stock-settled derivative transactions, as well as other dealings.

The disclosure concludes with a confirmation of no indemnity or other dealing arrangements and no agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. It also confirms that no Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) is attached. The disclosure was made on 20 May 2024, and the contact person for the disclosure is Hannah Azlin, with a telephone number of 020 8162 0906.