Zug, 25 October 2012
Following the announcement by Xstrata and Glencore International plc on 1 October 2012 in connection with the final terms of the recommended all-share merger of equals of the two companies, Xstrata has today published and will send to shareholders a supplementary scheme circular (the “New Scheme Circular”). The document includes the details of the final recommended terms of the merger as set out in the 1 October announcement as well as notices of a new Court Meeting and further Extraordinary General Meeting of eligible Xstrata shareholders to be held on 20 November 2012.
The New Scheme Circular should be read in conjunction with the Scheme Circular and Supplementary Scheme Circular, published on 31 May 2012 and 8 August 2012 respectively. The New Scheme Circular, a copy of this announcement and the Scheme Circular and Supplementary Scheme Circular are available on Xstrata’s website (www.xstrata.com).