AngloGold Ashanti Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) Reg. No. 1944/017354/06) ISIN No. ZAE000043485 - JSE share code: ANG CUSIP: 035128206 - NYSE share code: AU13March 2014NEWS RELEASEIn terms of JSE Listings Requirement 3.63 we hereby provide the followinginformation regarding the granting of options by the Company under theAngloGold Share Incentive Scheme to directors and the Company Secretary.Date of notification 13 March 2014Date of grant 24 February 2014Key terms of the awards as approved by shareholders on 11 March 2013:Bonus Share Plan (BSP): The executives' BSP cash bonus are matched at 150% withshare options which provides for vesting of awards in two trenches, 50% after12 months and the remaining 50% after 24 months.Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): The executives are awarded LTIP's at 200% ofthe annual basic salary and they vest after three years from the date of grant,to the extent that the performance conditions, under which the awards weregranted, are met.Clearance was obtained in terms of 3.66 of the JSE Listings Requirements.Strike price NIL cost to participant in accordance with the rules of the above plansMarket value per award at date R198.05of grantClass of security Options to acquire ordinary sharesType of interest Direct beneficialNAME BSP LTIP Total Total Value of Awards Awards(ZAR)S Venkatakrishnan 42,552 121,181 163,733 R32,427,320.65(Executive Director)RN Duffy 20,142 71,020 91,162 R18,054,634.10(Executive Director)ME Sanz Perez 15,546 57,561 73,107 R14,478,841.35(Company Secretary) 78,240 249,762 328,002 R64,960,796.10ENDSSponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) LtdContactsMediaChris Nthite +27 (0) 11 637 6388/+27 (0) 83 [email protected] 301 2481Stewart Bailey +27 81 032 2563 / +27 11 637 [email protected] 6031General inquiries [email protected] Bailey +27 81 032 2563 / +27 11 637 [email protected] 6031Sabrina Brockman +1 (212) 858 7702 / +1 646 379 [email protected](US & Canada) 2555Fundisa Mgidi +27 11 6376763 / +27 82 821 [email protected](South Africa) 5322General inquiries [email protected] statements contained in this document, other than statements ofhistorical fact, including, without limitation, those concerning the economicoutlook for the gold mining industry, expectations regarding gold prices,production, cash costs, cost savings and other operating results, return onequity, productivity improvements, growth prospects and outlook of AngloGoldAshanti's operations, individually or in the aggregate, including theachievement of project milestones, commencement and completion of commercialoperations of certain of AngloGold Ashanti's exploration and productionprojects and the completion of acquisitions and dispositions, AngloGoldAshanti's liquidity and capital resources and capital expenditures and theoutcome and consequence of any potential or pending litigation or regulatoryproceedings or environmental issues, are forward-looking statements regardingAngloGold 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 actualresults, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipatedresults, performance or achievements expressed or implied in theseforward-looking statements. Although AngloGold Ashanti believes that theexpectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and forecasts arereasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to havebeen correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those set outin the forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changesin economic, social and political and market conditions, the success ofbusiness and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment andother government actions, including environmental approvals, fluctuations ingold prices and exchange rates, the outcome of pending or future litigationproceedings, and business and operational risk management. For a discussion ofsuch risk factors, refer to the prospectus supplement to AngloGold Ashanti'sprospectus dated 17 July 2012 that was filed with the United States Securitiesand Exchange Commission ("SEC") on 26 July 2013. These factors are notnecessarily all of the important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashanti'sactual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-lookingstatements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have materialadverse effects on future results. Consequently, readers are cautioned not toplace undue reliance on forward-looking statements. AngloGold Ashantiundertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to theseforward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the datehereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to theextent required by applicable law. All subsequent written or oralforward-looking statements attributable to AngloGold Ashanti or any personacting on its behalf are qualified by the cautionary statements herein.This communication may contain certain "Non-GAAP" financial measures. AngloGoldAshanti utilises certain Non-GAAP performance measures and ratios in managingits business. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, andnot as an alternative for, the reported operating results or cash flow fromoperations or any other measures of performance prepared in accordance withIFRS. In addition, the presentation of these measures may not be comparable tosimilarly titled measures other companies may use. AngloGold Ashanti postsinformation that is important to investors on the main page of its website atwww.anglogoldashanti.com and under the "Investors" tab on the main page. Thisinformation is updated regularly. Investors should visit this website to obtainimportant information about AngloGold Ashanti.AngloGold Ashanti LimitedIncorporated in the Republic of South Africa Reg No: 1944/017354/06ISIN No. ZAE000043485 - JSE share code: ANG CUSIP: 035128206 - NYSE share code:AU
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