Important notice to shareholders
Distribution of quarterly and annual reports
On 1 May 2011, the revised South Africa Companies Act 2011 came into effect. In line with the Act, companies are no longer obliged to print and post certain material – such as quarterly and annual reports – to shareholders, unless shareholders specifically opt to receive them in a printed format.
AngloGold Ashanti recognises that the majority of its shareholders would prefer:
- Timely information available on the company’s website or by email;
- The company to be prudent in the publication and postage of material in line with its cost reduction initiatives; and
- Responsible use of scarce natural and man-made resources. By reducing the printing and postage of quarterly reports we will use less paper, ink, energy and water, and we will reduce carbon emissions.
Dematerialised shareholders, who do not wish to receive copies of reports, should advise their CSD Participant or Stockbroker to amend their records accordingly.
By way of this notice to shareholders, AngloGold Ashanti advises that shareholders wishing to receive information from the company in the future should indicate the following: |