UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Report on Form 6-K dated February 29, 2016
Commission File Number 1-14846
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Name of registrant)
76 Rahima Moosa Street (formerly Jeppe Street)
Newtown, 2001
(P.O. Box 62117, Marshalltown, 2107)
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form
20-F or Form 40-F.
20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X
Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Yes
No X
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Yes
No X
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form
is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes
No X
Enclosure: Press release
- Announcement
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Dealing in Securities by the Company Secretary of
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
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AngloGold Ashanti Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Reg. No. 1944/017354/06
ISIN. ZAE000043485 – JSE share code: ANG
CUSIP: 035128206 – NYSE share code: AU
(“AngloGold Ashanti” or the “Company”)
29 February 2016
NEWS RELEASE
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY THE COMPANY SECRETARY OF ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
In terms of JSE Listings Requirement 3.63, AngloGold Ashanti gives notice that the Company Secretary has
dealt in ordinary shares of the Company, after having received clearance to do so in terms of JSE Listings
Requirement 3.66. The transactions were pursuant to a Co-Investment Plan (CIP) for the Company’s
executives.
dealt in ordinary shares of the Company, after having received clearance to do so in terms of JSE Listings
Requirement 3.66. The transactions were pursuant to a Co-Investment Plan (CIP) for the Company’s
executives.
In terms of the CIP, executives are allowed to apply up to 50% of their after tax cash bonus to purchase
AngloGold Ashanti ordinary shares. The Company then matches their investment at 150% through an on-
market purchase of shares, with vesting over a two-year period in two equal tranches. The first vesting date
being the anniversary of the date on which the executive purchased the shares and the second vesting date
being the second anniversary of the date on which the executive purchased the shares.
AngloGold Ashanti ordinary shares. The Company then matches their investment at 150% through an on-
market purchase of shares, with vesting over a two-year period in two equal tranches. The first vesting date
being the anniversary of the date on which the executive purchased the shares and the second vesting date
being the second anniversary of the date on which the executive purchased the shares.
The Company Secretary opted to participate in the CIP in 2014. This being the second anniversary of the
date on which the Company Secretary purchased the shares in 2014, the Company has purchased and
allocated matching shares to the Company Secretary as detailed below:
date on which the Company Secretary purchased the shares in 2014, the Company has purchased and
allocated matching shares to the Company Secretary as detailed below:
Maria Sanz Perez – Company Secretary
Name of officer
Maria Sanz Perez
Name of company
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Date of transaction
26 February 2016
Nature of transaction
On-market purchase of shares by the Company, being the
allocation of the matched portion in respect of the second tranche
allocation of the matched portion in respect of the second tranche
Class of security
Ordinary shares
Number of shares purchased
4,140
Price per share
R193.14
Value of transaction (excluding
brokerage and other fees)
brokerage and other fees)
R799,599.60
Extent of interest
Direct beneficial
Prior clearance to deal
Obtained
Related taxes have been paid by the Company Secretary by selling a portion of the shares allocated to the
Company Secretary by the Company as detailed below:
Company Secretary by the Company as detailed below:
SHARES SOLD TO SETTLE TAX COSTS
Maria Sanz Perez – Company Secretary
ENDS
29 February 2016
Johannesburg
JSE Sponsor: Deutsche Securities (SA) Proprietary Ltd
Johannesburg
JSE Sponsor: Deutsche Securities (SA) Proprietary Ltd
Contacts
Media
Chris Nthite
+27 (0) 11 637 6388/+27 (0) 83 301 2481
cnthite@anglogoldashanti.com
Stewart Bailey
+27 81 032 2563 / +27 11 637 6031
sbailey@anglogoldashanti.com
General inquiries
media@anglogoldashanti.com
Investors
Stewart Bailey
+27 81 032 2563 / +27 11 637 6031
sbailey@anglogoldashanti.com
Sabrina Brockman (US & Canada)
+1 (212) 858 7702 / +1 646 379 2555
sbrockman@anglogoldashanti.com
Fundisa Mgidi (South Africa)
+27 11 6376763 / +27 82 821 5322
fmgidi@anglogoldashanti.com
Certain statements contained in this document, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, those
concerning the economic outlook for the gold mining industry, expectations regarding gold prices, production, cash costs, all-in
sustaining costs, all-in costs, cost savings and other operating results, return on equity, productivity improvements, growth
prospects and outlook of AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the achievement of project
milestones, commencement and completion of commercial operations of certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s exploration and
production projects and the completion of acquisitions, dispositions or joint venture transactions, AngloGold Ashanti’s liquidity
and capital resources and capital expenditures and the outcome and consequence of any potential or pending litigation or
regulatory proceedings or environmental health and safety issues, are forward-looking statements regarding AngloGold
Ashanti’s operations, economic performance and financial condition.
concerning the economic outlook for the gold mining industry, expectations regarding gold prices, production, cash costs, all-in
sustaining costs, all-in costs, cost savings and other operating results, return on equity, productivity improvements, growth
prospects and outlook of AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the achievement of project
milestones, commencement and completion of commercial operations of certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s exploration and
production projects and the completion of acquisitions, dispositions or joint venture transactions, AngloGold Ashanti’s liquidity
and capital resources and capital expenditures and the outcome and consequence of any potential or pending litigation or
regulatory proceedings or environmental health and safety issues, are forward-looking statements regarding AngloGold
Ashanti’s operations, economic performance and financial condition.
These forward-looking statements or forecasts involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may
cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Although AngloGold Ashanti believes
that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and forecasts are reasonable, no assurance can be given that
cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Although AngloGold Ashanti believes
that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and forecasts are reasonable, no assurance can be given that
Name of officer
Maria Sanz Perez
Name of company
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Date of transaction
26 February 2016
Nature of transaction
On-market sale of shares to fund tax liability in relation to costs
incurred in CIP
incurred in CIP
Class of security
Ordinary shares
Number of shares sold
1,739
Average Selling price per share
R194.698
Lowest price per share
R192.16
Highest price per share
R197.67
Value of transaction
R338,579.82
Extent of interest
Direct beneficial
Prior clearance to deal
Obtained
such expectations will prove to have been correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those set out in the forward-
looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic, social and political and market conditions, the
success of business and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, including
environmental approvals, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rates, the outcome of pending or future litigation
proceedings, and business and operational risk management.
looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic, social and political and market conditions, the
success of business and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, including
environmental approvals, fluctuations in gold prices and exchange rates, the outcome of pending or future litigation
proceedings, and business and operational risk management.
For a discussion of such risk factors, refer to AngloGold Ashanti’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December
2014, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These factors are not necessarily all
of the important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results.
Consequently, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. AngloGold Ashanti undertakes
no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances
after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by applicable law. All
subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to AngloGold Ashanti or any person acting on its behalf are
qualified by the cautionary statements herein.
2014, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These factors are not necessarily all
of the important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashanti’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results.
Consequently, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. AngloGold Ashanti undertakes
no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances
after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by applicable law. All
subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to AngloGold Ashanti or any person acting on its behalf are
qualified by the cautionary statements herein.
This communication may contain certain “Non-GAAP” financial measures. AngloGold Ashanti utilises certain Non-GAAP
performance measures and ratios in managing its business. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and
not as an alternative for, the reported operating results or cash flow from operations or any other measures of performance
prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled
measures other companies may use. AngloGold Ashanti posts information that is important to investors on the main page of its
website at www.anglogoldashanti.com and under the “Investors” tab on the main page. This information is updated regularly.
Investors should visit this website to obtain important information about AngloGold Ashanti.
performance measures and ratios in managing its business. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and
not as an alternative for, the reported operating results or cash flow from operations or any other measures of performance
prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, the presentation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled
measures other companies may use. AngloGold Ashanti posts information that is important to investors on the main page of its
website at www.anglogoldashanti.com and under the “Investors” tab on the main page. This information is updated regularly.
Investors should visit this website to obtain important information about AngloGold Ashanti.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Reg No: 1944/017354/06
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Reg No: 1944/017354/06
ISIN. ZAE000043485 – JSE share code: ANG CUSIP: 035128206 – NYSE share code: AU
Website:
Website:
www.anglogoldashanti.com
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Date: February 29, 2016
By:
/s/ M E SANZ PEREZ
Name:
M E Sanz Perez
Title:
EVP: Group Legal, Commercial & Governance