Form 6-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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 December 5, 2013

This Report on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference in

our automatic shelf Registration Statement on Form F-3 as amended (File No. 333-182712) and our Registration

Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-10990 and 333-113789) as amended, to the extent not superseded by

documents or reports subsequently filed by us under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of

1934, in each case as amended

Commission file number: 1-14846

 

 

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

(Name of Registrant)

 

 

76 Jeppe Street

Newtown, Johannesburg, 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:

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):

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):

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.

Yes:  ¨            No:   x

 

Enclosures:    Unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and for each of the nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and related management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.

 

 

 


ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions, except for share data)  

Sales and other income

     4,135       5,013  

Product sales

     4,079       4,955  

Interest, dividends and other

     56       58  

Cost and expenses

     5,997       3,563  

Production costs

     2,469       2,361  

Exploration costs

     206       267  

Related party transactions

     (12     (13

General and administrative

     176       213  

Royalties

     97       142  

Market development costs

     5       6  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     582       588  

Impairment of assets (see note D)

     2,142       2  

Interest expense

     209       151  

Accretion expense

     30       24  

Employment severance costs

     73       8  

Loss/(profit) on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other (see note F)

     370       (12

Non-hedge derivative gain and movement on bonds (see note G)

     (350     (174

(Loss)/income before income tax and equity income in associates

     (1,862     1,450  

Taxation benefit/(expense) (see note H)

     155       (555

Equity (loss)/income in associates

     (170     18  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss)/income

     (1,877     913  

Less: Net loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     14       (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss)/income - attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

     (1,863     900  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss)/income per share attributable to AngloGold Ashanti common stockholders: (cents) (see note J)

    

Net (loss)/income

    

Ordinary shares

     (481     233  

E Ordinary shares

     (240     117  

Ordinary shares - diluted

     (542     192  

E Ordinary shares - diluted

     (271     109  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares used in computation

    

Ordinary shares

     386,677,304       384,299,440  

Ordinary shares - diluted

     404,487,080       419,369,278  

E Ordinary shares - basic and diluted

     1,598,625       2,541,262  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividend declared per ordinary share (cents)

     10       50  

Dividend declared per E ordinary share (cents)

     5       25  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Net (loss)/income

     (1,877     913  

Other comprehensive income consists of the following:

    

Translation loss

     (369     (59

Net loss on available-for-sale financial assets arising during the period, net of tax of $2 million and $4 million, respectively

     (21     (13

Reclassification of other-than-temporary impairments on available-for-sale financial assets to Net (loss)/income during the period, net of tax of $nil million and $nil million, respectively

     29       4  

Release on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets during the period, net of tax of $nil million

     (1     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     (362     (68
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

     (2,239     845  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

    

AngloGold Ashanti

     (2,225     833  

Noncontrolling interests

     (14     12  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (2,239     845  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

          At September 30,     At December 31,      
          2013     2012      
          (unaudited)            
          (in US Dollars, millions)      

ASSETS

         

Current assets

        2,564       2,790    

Cash and cash equivalents

          786       892      

Restricted cash

        36       35      

Receivables

        456       496      

Trade

        52       104      

Recoverable taxes, rebates, levies and duties

        264       247      

Other

        140       145      

Inventories (see note C)

        960       1,165      

Materials on the leach pad (see note C)

        124       128      

Deferred taxation assets

        59       74      

Assets held for sale (see note M)

          143       —        

Property, plant and equipment, net

        5,625       7,235    

Acquired properties, net

        133       748    

Goodwill and other intangibles, net

        277       305    

Other long-term inventory (see note C)

        126       180    

Materials on the leach pad (see note C)

        489       445    

Other long-term assets (see note N)

        1,452       1,360    

Deferred taxation assets

        104       39    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total assets

        10,770       13,102    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

         

Current liabilities

        1,296       1,959    

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

        847       1,007    

Short-term debt

        308       271    

Short-term debt at fair value (see note E)

        18       588    

Bank overdraft

        25       —      

Tax payable

        41       93    

Liabilities held for sale (see note M)

        57       —      

Other non-current liabilities

        293       379    

Long-term debt (see note E)

        2,306       2,750    

Long-term debt at fair value (see note E)

        1,297       —      

Derivatives

        —         10    

Deferred taxation liabilities

        885       1,157    

Provision for environmental rehabilitation

        698       758    

Provision for labor, civil, compensation claims and settlements

        27       32    

Provision for pension and other post-retirement medical benefits

        168       209    

Commitments and contingencies

        —         —      

Equity

        3,800       5,848    

Common stock

                     

Share capital - 600,000,000 (2012 - 600,000,000) authorized ordinary shares of 25 ZAR cents each. Share capital - 4,280,000 (2012 - 4,280,000) authorized E ordinary shares of 25 ZAR cents each. Ordinary shares issued 2013 - 402,121,801 (2012 - 383,166,205). E ordinary shares issued 2013 - 700,000 (2012 - 700,000)

        13       13    

Additional paid in capital

        9,062       8,808    

Accumulated deficit

        (4,006     (2,103  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

        (1,290     (928  

Other reserves

        36       36    

Total AngloGold Ashanti stockholders’ equity

        3,815       5,826    

Noncontrolling interests

        (15     22    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total liabilities and equity

        10,770       13,102    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Net cash provided by operating activities

     556       1,286  

Net (loss)/income

     (1,877     913  

Reconciled to net cash provided by operations:

      

Loss on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other

     361       2  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     582       588  

Impairment of assets

     2,142       2  

Deferred taxation

     (218     135  

Movement in non-hedge derivatives and bonds

     (350     (174

Equity loss/(income) in associates

     170       (18

Dividends received from associates

     23       55  

Other non cash items

     16       46  

Net (decrease)/increase in provision for environmental rehabilitation, pension and other post-retirement medical benefits

     (30     23  

Effect of changes in operating working capital items:

      

Receivables

     38       (186

Inventories

     (120     (200

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

     (181     100  

Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,458     (1,819

Available for sale investments acquired

     (6     (6

Held to maturity investments acquired

     (67     (74

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures acquired

     —         (2

Contributions to associates and equity accounted joint ventures

     (394     (215

Acquisition of subsidiary and loan

     —         (335

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (1,010     (1,135

Interest capitalized and paid

     (5     (8

Expenditure on intangible assets

     (50     (52

Proceeds on sale of mining assets

     7       4  

Proceeds on sale of available for sale investments

     2       —    

Proceeds on redemption of held to maturity investments

     63       73  

Proceeds on disposal of associates and equity accounted joint ventures

     6       20  

Proceeds on disposal of subsidiary

     2       —    

Loans advanced to associates and equity accounted joint ventures

     (26     (64

Loans repaid by associates and equity accounted joint ventures

     33       1  

Cash of subsidiary acquired

     —         5  

Reclassification of cash balances to held for sale assets

     (6     —    

Change in restricted cash

     (7     (31

Net cash generated by financing activities

     796       544  

Repayments of debt

     (1,226     (212

Issuance of stock

     —         2  

Proceeds from debt

     2,106       1,212  

Debt issue costs

     (34     (29

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest

     —         (215

Dividends paid to common stockholders

     (40     (193

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

     (10     (21
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (106     11  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (25     —    

Cash and cash equivalents - January 1,

     892       1,112  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents - September 30,(1)

     761       1,123  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2013 are net of a bank overdraft of $25 million (2012: $nil million).

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

(unaudited)

(In millions, except share information)

 

    AngloGold Ashanti stockholders              
    Common stock     Common
stock

$
    Additional
paid in
capital

$
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income*

$
    Accumulated
deficit

$
    Other
reserves
$
    Noncontrolling
interests

$
    Total
$
 

Balance - December 31, 2012

    383,866,205       13       8,808       (928     (2,103     36       22       5,848  

Net loss

            (1,863       (14     (1,877

Other comprehensive income

          (362         —         (362

Stock issues to settle mandatory convertible bonds

    18,140,000       —         220               220  

Stock issues as part of Share Incentive Scheme

    801,294       —         26               26  

Stock issues in exchange for E Ordinary shares cancelled

    8,860       —         —                 —    

Stock issues transferred from Employee Share Ownership Plan to exiting employees

    5,442       —         —                 —    

Stock based compensation

        8               8  

Dividends

            (40       (23     (63
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance - September 30, 2013

    402,821,801       13       9,062       (1,290     (4,006     36       (15     3,800  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

The cumulative charge, net of deferred taxation of $1 million (2012: $1 million), included in accumulated other comprehensive income in respect of cash flow hedges amounted to $2 million (2012: $2 million).

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

(unaudited)

(In millions, except share information)

 

    AngloGold Ashanti stockholders              
          Common
stock
    Additional
paid in
capital
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income*
    Accumulated
deficit
    Other
reserves
    Noncontrolling
interests
    Total  
    Common stock     $     $     $     $     $     $     $  

Balance - December 31, 2011

    382,965,437       13       8,740       (832     (2,575     36       140       5,522  

Net income

            900         13       913  

Other comprehensive income

          (67         (1     (68

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest

            (142       (73     (215

Stock issues as part of Share Incentive Scheme

    857,091       —         30               30  

Stock issues in exchange for E Ordinary shares cancelled

    10,883       —         1               1  

Stock issues transferred from Employee Share Ownership Plan to exiting employees

    20,103       —         1               1  

Stock based compensation

        12               12  

Dividends

            (193       (17     (210
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance - September 30, 2012

    383,853,514       13       8,784       (899     (2,010     36       62       5,986  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* 

The cumulative charge, net of deferred taxation of $1 million (2011: $1 million), included in accumulated other comprehensive income in respect of cash flow hedges amounted to $2 million (2011: $2 million).

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

Note A. Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013.

The balance sheet as at December 31, 2012 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements.

For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Note B. Accounting developments

Recently adopted pronouncements

Reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“the Codification” or “ASC”) guidance was issued which requires additional disclosure of items reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”). An entity is required to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of AOCI by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income. The Company adopted the updated guidance on January 1, 2013. Except for presentation changes, the adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Recently issued pronouncements

Cumulative translation adjustments upon derecognition

In March 2013, the FASB issued guidance which indicates that a cumulative translation adjustment (“CTA”) is attached to the parent’s investment in a foreign entity and should be released in a manner consistent with derecognition guidance on investments in entities. For public entities the guidance is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Presentation of unrecognized tax benefits

In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on how to present an unrecognized tax benefit in a financial statement when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The guidance provides that a liability related to an unrecognized tax benefit would be offset against a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward if such settlement is required or expected in the event the uncertain tax position is disallowed. In that case, the liability associated with the unrecognized tax benefit is presented in the financial statements as a reduction to the related deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward. In situations in which a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the jurisdiction or the tax law of the jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit will be presented in the financial statements as a liability and will not be combined with deferred tax assets. For public entities the guidance is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013 for all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note C. Inventories

 

     At September 30,     At December 31,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)        
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

The components of inventory consist of the following:

    

Short-term

    

Metals in process

     205       267  

Gold on hand (doré/bullion)

     53       91  

Ore stockpiles

     374       512  

Uranium oxide and sulfuric acid

     10       11  

Supplies

     442       412  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,084       1,293  

Less: Materials on the leach pad(1)

     (124     (128
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     960       1,165  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Short-term portion relating to heap leach inventory classified separately, as materials on the leach pad.

 

     At September 30,     At December 31,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)        
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Long-term

    

Metals in process

     489       445  

Ore stockpiles

     126       180  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     615       625  

Less: Materials on the leach pad(2)

     (489     (445
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     126       180  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(2) 

Long-term portion relating to heap leach inventory classified separately, as materials on the leach pad.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note D. Impairment of assets

Impairments are made up as follows:

 

    Nine months ended September 30,  
    2013     2012  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
    (in US Dollars, millions)  

South Africa

   

Impairment and write-off of mine development at TauTona and Great Noligwa (1)

    3       —    

Continental Africa

   

Write-off of vehicles and mining equipment at Obuasi

    —         2  

Impairment and write-off of tailings storage facility at Obuasi (2)

    5       —    

Impairment and write-off of mine infrastructure, development and assets at Mongbwalu (3)

    108       —    

Impairment of mine infrastructure, development and assets (4)

    864       —    

Impairment and write-off of mineral rights (4)

    49       —    

Impairment and write-off of acquired properties (4)

    562       —    

Impairment of goodwill (4)

    10       —    

Americas

   

Impairment and write-off of mine infrastructure, development and assets (5)

    495       —    

Impairment and write-off of acquired properties (5)

    23       —    

Impairment and write-off of goodwill (5)

    18       —    

Impairment and write-off of licenses and software (5)

    5       —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
    2,142       2  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Development areas at TauTona and Great Noligwa have been abandoned and are not expected to generate future cash flows.

(2) 

The use of the tailings storage facility was discontinued and no further economic benefit is expected to be derived.

(3) 

The Mongbwalu project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discontinued and no further economic benefit is expected to be derived.

(4) 

Consideration was given to a range of indicators including a declining gold price, increase in discount rates and reduction in market capitalization during 2013. As a result the carrying value of long-lived assets in Continental Africa was written down to an estimated fair value.

(5) 

Consideration was given to a range of indicators including a declining gold price, increase in discount rates and reduction in market capitalization during 2013. As a result the carrying value of long-lived assets in Americas was impaired and written off.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note D. Impairment of assets (continued)

 

The following estimates and assumptions were used by management when reviewing goodwill and long-lived assets for impairment:

 

   

the gold price assumption represented management’s best estimate of the future price of gold. The long-term gold price is based on a range of economic and market conditions expected to exist over the remaining useful life of the assets; (1)

 

   

proven and probable ore reserves as well as value beyond proven and probable reserves estimates;

 

   

the real pre-tax discount rate per reporting unit and asset group which ranged from 6.2 percent to 18.1 percent is commensurate with the risks involved which is consistent with the basis used in 2012. The risk factors considered were country risk as well as asset risk for cash flows relating to mines that are not yet in production and deep level mining projects. The country risk factor was based on the Company’s internal assessment of country risk relative to the issues experienced in the countries in which it operates and explores;

 

   

foreign currency cash flows were translated at estimated forward exchange rates and then discounted using appropriate discount rates for that currency;

 

   

cash flows used in impairment calculations were based on life of mine plans which range from 3 years to 47 years;

 

   

the Company’s estimates of a range of factors, including its reserve and future production and cost levels, are premised on an extensive annual planning process (the last of which was completed at the end of 2012). The Company’s impairments totaling $2.1 billion were calculated using these most recent planning estimates from the end of 2012, along with adjustments to elements that are known. They do not include information from optimized mine plans, which are currently being prepared and will include measures to mitigate the effects of the recent decline in the gold price. Bearing in mind the assumptions made and the information used, these estimates of impairments necessarily contain a greater element of uncertainty than those traditionally completed at year-end; and

 

   

variable operating cash flows are increased at local Consumer Price Index rates.

Estimates and assumptions used by management included the following:

 

     2013 June      2012 December      2011 December      2010 December  
     $ per ounce      $ per ounce      $ per ounce      $ per ounce  

(1) Long-term real gold price

     1,252        1,584        1,530        1,113  

When reviewing goodwill and other long-lived assets for impairment, AngloGold Ashanti’s assumption on gold price represents its best estimate of the future price of gold. In arriving at the estimated long-term gold price, AngloGold Ashanti considers all available market information including current prices, historical averages, and forward pricing information and data. The long term gold price of $1,252 per ounce in 2013 was based on a range of economic and market conditions, which were expected to exist over the remaining useful life of the assets.

AngloGold Ashanti considers the long term fundamentals that provide support to the gold price assumption. These include, amongst other things, gold as a long term store of value, hedge against inflation, safe haven status, strong physical demand from emerging markets, central bank purchases, quantitative easing and devaluation of paper currency, falling global mine production and rising costs of producing gold, all of which AngloGold Ashanti believes represent trends supportive of its gold price assumption.

The received gold price averaged $1,455 per ounce for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, while the estimated long-term gold price remained unchanged.

The Company will continue to monitor the underlying long term factors driving the gold price and will review its gold price assumption, should it consider it appropriate to do so. Should the gold price assumption used in 2013 be revised downward for any reason, goodwill related to Mine Waste Solutions and long-lived assets related to Great Noligwa, Iduapriem, Siguiri, Geita, AngloGold Ashanti Córrego do Sítío Mineração and Cerro Vanguardia are most vulnerable to impairment.

Furthermore, should the gold price fall and remain at such lower levels, management will consider, in addition to other mitigating factors, reviewing and amending the life of mine plans to reduce expenditures, optimize costs and increase cash flows in respect of its mining assets.

The real pre-tax discount rates applied in the 2013 impairment calculations on a reporting unit with significant assigned goodwill were as follows:

 

     Percentage  

Australasia

  

Sunrise Dam

     10.9

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note E. Debt

The Company’s outstanding debt includes:

Debt carried at amortized cost

Rated bonds - issued April 2010

On April 22, 2010, the Company announced the pricing of an offering of 10-year and 30-year notes. The offering closed on April 28, 2010. The notes were issued by AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited, and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by AngloGold Ashanti Limited. The notes are unsecured and interest is payable semi-annually.

Details of the rated bonds are summarized as follows:

 

     At September 30, 2013  
     Coupon rate      Total offering      Unamortized
discount
    Accrued
interest
     Total carrying
value
 
     %      (unaudited)  
            (in US Dollars, millions)  
  

 

 

 

10-year unsecured notes

     5.375        700        (1     17        716  

30-year unsecured notes

     6.500        300        (5     8        303  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
        1,000        (6     25        1,019  
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
     At December 31, 2012  
     Coupon rate      Total offering      Unamortized
discount
    Accrued
interest
     Total carrying
value
 
     %      (in US Dollars, millions)  
  

 

 

 

10-year unsecured notes

     5.375        700        (1     7        706  

30-year unsecured notes

     6.500        300        (5     4        299  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
        1,000        (6     11        1,005  
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Rated bonds - issued July 2012

On July 25, 2012, the Company announced the pricing of an offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125 percent notes due 2022. The notes were issued by AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, at an issue price of 99.398 percent. The net proceeds from the offering were $737 million, after deducting discounts and estimated expenses. The notes are unsecured and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by AngloGold Ashanti Limited. The transaction closed on July 30, 2012.

Details of the rated bonds are summarized as follows:

 

     At September 30, 2013  
     Coupon rate      Total offering      Unamortized
discount
    Accrued
interest
     Total carrying
value
 
     %      (unaudited)  
            (in US Dollars, millions)  
  

 

 

 

10-year unsecured notes

     5.125        750        (4     6        752  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
     At December 31, 2012  
     Coupon rate      Total offering      Unamortized
discount
    Accrued
interest
     Total carrying
value
 
     %      (in US Dollars, millions)  
  

 

 

 

10-year unsecured notes

     5.125        750        (5     16        761  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note E. Debt (continued)

 

Debt carried at amortized cost (continued)

 

Loan facilities

On July 20, 2012, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc and AngloGold Ashanti USA Inc., each a wholly owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited, as borrowers, and AngloGold Ashanti Limited entered into a $1.0 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of lenders which replaced its $1.0 billion syndicated facility maturing in April 2014 which has been repaid and cancelled. AngloGold Ashanti Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc and AngloGold Ashanti USA Inc. each guaranteed the obligations of the borrowers under the facility. Amounts may be repaid and reborrowed under the facility during its five-year term. Amounts outstanding under the facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin that varies depending on the credit rating of AngloGold Ashanti Limited.

Details of the syndicated revolving credit facility are summarized as follows:

 

     At September 30, 2013  
    

Interest

rate (1)

     Commitment
fee
(2)
     Total
facility
     Undrawn
facility
     Total drawn
facility
 
     %      %      (unaudited)  
                   (in US Dollars, millions)  
  

 

 

 

$1.0 billion syndicated revolving credit facility

     LIBOR + 1.5         0.525        1,000        1,000        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     At December 31, 2012  
    

Interest

rate (1)

     Commitment
fee
(2)
     Total
facility
     Undrawn
facility
     Total drawn
facility
 
     %      %      (in US Dollars, millions)  
  

 

 

 

$1.0 billion syndicated revolving credit facility

     LIBOR + 1.5         0.525        1,000        1,000        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Outstanding amounts bear interest at a margin over the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”).

(2) 

Commitment fees are payable quarterly in arrears on the undrawn portion of the facility.

In February 2013, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited entered into a syndicated bridge loan facility agreement pursuant to which a syndicate of banks agreed to make available $750 million to AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc and AngloGold Ashanti USA Inc., as guarantors, each guaranteed all payments and other obligations of the borrower and the other guarantors under the $750 million syndicated bridge loan facility.

During August 2013, the Company fully cancelled the $750 million syndicated bridge loan facility.

Syndicated revolving credit facility (A$600 million)

On December 22, 2011, AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited, entered into a four-year revolving credit facility of A$600 million with a syndicate of banks. AngloGold Ashanti Limited together with AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc each guaranteed all payments and other obligations of AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited under the facility. Amounts may be repaid and reborrowed under the facility during its four-year term. An amount of $304 million was drawn down during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 under the facility.

 

     At September 30, 2013  
     Interest
rate
(3)
     Commitment
fee
(4)
     Total
facility
     Undrawn
facility
     Total drawn
facility
 
     %      %      (unaudited)  
                   (in US Dollars, millions)  
  

 

 

 

A$600 million syndicated revolving credit facility

     BBSY + 2         1        559        35        524  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     At December 31, 2012  
     Interest
rate
(3)
     Commitment
fee
(4)
     Total
facility
     Undrawn
facility
     Total drawn
facility
 
     %      %      (in US Dollars, millions)  
  

 

 

 

A$600 million syndicated revolving credit facility

     BBSY + 2         1        625        359        266  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(3) 

Outstanding amounts bear interest at a margin over the Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate (“BBSY”).

(4) 

A commitment fee of 50 percent of the applicable margin is payable quarterly in arrears on the undrawn portion of the facility.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note E. Debt (continued)

 

Convertible bonds

The issue of convertible bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $732.5 million at an interest rate of 3.5 percent was concluded on May 22, 2009. These bonds were convertible into ADSs at an initial conversion price of $47.6126. The conversion price was subject to standard weighted average anti-dilution protection. The convertible bonds were issued by AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Finance plc, a finance company wholly-owned by AngloGold Ashanti Limited. AngloGold Ashanti Limited has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the convertible bonds issued by AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Finance plc. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of AngloGold Ashanti Limited to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan.

The convertible bonds were due to mature on May 22, 2014. However, at any time on or after June 12, 2012 the Company had the right, but not the obligation, to redeem all (but not part) of the convertible bonds at their principal amount together with accrued interest if the volume weighted average price of the ADSs that would be delivered by the Company on the conversion of a convertible bond of a principal amount of $100,000 exceeds $130,000 on each of at least 20 consecutive dealing days ending not earlier than five days prior to the date that the Company gave notice of the redemption.

Upon the occurrence of a change of control of the Company, each convertible bond holder would have had the right to require the Company to redeem its convertible bonds at their principal amount plus accrued interest thereon. If the convertible bond holder elected to convert its convertible bonds in connection with such change of control, the Company would have paid a “make whole” premium to such convertible bond holder in connection with such conversion. The conversion price was subject to adjustment on occurrence of certain events, as described in the terms and conditions of the bonds.

The Company separately accounted for the conversion features of the convertible bonds at fair value as a derivative liability with subsequent changes in fair value recorded in earnings each period. The total fair value of the derivative liability on May 22, 2009 (date of issue) amounted to $142.2 million. The difference between the initial carrying value and the stated value of the convertible bonds were accreted to interest expense using the effective interest method over the 5 year term of the bonds.

On July 25, 2013, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of the outstanding $732.5 million 3.5 percent convertible bonds due May 2014 of AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Finance plc at a purchase price of $1,015 for each $1,000 principal amount of bonds validly tendered. The offer expired on August 21, 2013 and AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc purchased $725.9 million in aggregate principal amount of the bonds, representing 99.1 percent of the total issuance. In addition, holders received, in respect of their bonds that were accepted for purchase, accrued and unpaid interest on such bonds up to, but excluding, the settlement date of the tender offer.

The convertible bonds and associated derivative liability (which has been accounted for separately) are summarized as follows:

 

     At September 30,
2013
    At December 31,
2012
 
     (unaudited)        
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Convertible bonds

    

Senior unsecured fixed rate bonds (1)

     6       686  

Accrued interest

     —         3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     6       689  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Convertible bond derivative liability

    

Balance at beginning of period

     9       92  

Fair value movements on conversion features of convertible bonds (2)

     (9     (83
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period (3)

     —         9  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

During August 2013, 99.1 percent aggregate principal amount of the bonds were settled.

(2) 

Fair value movements for nine months ended September 30, 2013 and twelve months ended December 31, 2012, respectively.

(3) 

As a result of the significant decrease in the Company’s share price, the conversion feature of the convertible bonds as at September 30, 2013 amounts to nil.

On November 8, 2013, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Finance plc completed the redemption of all of its outstanding 3.5 percent convertible bonds for $6.6 million, plus accrued, and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note E. Debt (continued)

 

Debt carried at fair value

Mandatory convertible bonds

In September 2010, the Company issued mandatory convertible bonds at a coupon rate of 6 percent due in September 2013. The conversion of the mandatory convertible bonds into ADSs was subject to shareholder approval, which was granted in October 2010.

In determining the fair value liability of the mandatory convertible bonds, the Company has measured the effect based on the ex interest NYSE closing price on the reporting date. The ticker code used by the NYSE for the mandatory convertible bonds is AUPRA. The accounting policy of the Company is to recognize interest expense separately from the fair value adjustments in the income statement. Interest was recognized at a quarterly coupon rate of 6 percent per annum. Fair value adjustments are included in Non-hedge derivative gain and movement on bonds in the income statement. See note G.

On September 16, 2013, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Finance plc paid and discharged the 6.00 percent mandatory convertible bonds (which matured on September 15, 2013) by delivering 18,140,000 American Depository Shares, or ADSs, which represent an equivalent number of shares of the Company’s common stock, and the cash equivalent of 177,859 shares of AngloGold Ashanti Limited as determined in the manner set out in the indenture governing the mandatory convertible bonds.

The mandatory convertible bonds are summarized as follows:

 

     At September 30,      At December 31,  
     2013      2012  
     (unaudited)         
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Mandatory convertible bonds

     

Short-term debt at fair value

     —          588  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note E. Debt (continued)

 

Debt carried at fair value

$1.25 billion bonds

On July 30, 2013, the Company issued $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.5 percent notes. The notes were issued by AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, at an issue price of 100 percent of the principal amount of the notes. The net proceeds from the offering were $1.237 billion, after deducting discounts and expenses. The notes are unsecured and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by AngloGold Ashanti Limited. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of AngloGold Ashanti Limited to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan.

These bonds contain certain embedded derivatives relating to early settlement provisions as described below. The FASB ASC guidance contains an election for the Company to record the entire instrument at fair value as opposed to separating the embedded derivatives from the instrument.

The bonds mature on July 30, 2020. However, at any time prior to July 30, 2016, the Company or AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price based on a ‘‘make whole’’ premium, plus accrued interest, if any, to the redemption date. At any time after July 30, 2016, the Company or AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture. In addition, at any time prior to July 30, 2016, the Company or AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc may redeem up to 35 percent of the original principal amount of the notes with the net proceeds from certain equity offerings by the Company, at a price of 108.500 percent of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest, if any, to the redemption date, if at least 65 percent of the principal amount of the notes remains outstanding.

Upon the occurrence of both a change of control of the Company and certain ratings downgrade, within a specified period, of the notes by each of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc will be required to make an offer to purchase the notes at a price equal to 101 percent of its principal amount plus accrued interest, if any, to the date of repurchase. The notes were issued in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof.

In determining the fair value liability of the $1.25 billion bonds, the Company has measured the effect based on the ex interest NYSE closing price on the reporting date. The ISIN bond code used by the NYSE for the $1.25 billion bonds is US03512TAD37. The accounting policy of the Company is to recognize interest expense separately from the fair value adjustments in the income statement. Interest is recognized at a semi-annual coupon rate of 8.5 percent per annum. Fair value adjustments are included in Non-hedge derivative gain and movement on bonds in the income statement. See note G.

The $1.25 billion bonds are summarized as follows:

 

     At September 30,      At December 31,  
     2013      2012  
     (unaudited)         
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

$1.25 billion bonds

     

Long-term debt at fair value

     1,297        —    

Short-term debt at fair value

     18        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,315        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note F. Loss/(profit) on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Write-down of ore stockpiles and materials on the leach pad to net realizable value

     238       —    

Indirect taxes and legal claims (1)

     36       8  

Impairment of investments

     29       4  

Inventory write-off due to fire at Geita

     14       —    

Loans written off

     7       —    

Legal fees and other costs related to Mining and Building Contractors Limited contract termination

     1       —    

Settlement costs of a legal claim at First Uranium (Pty) Limited

     2       —    

Profit on disposal of AGA-Polymetal Strategic Alliance (2)

     —         (20

Royalties received (3)

     (17     (18

Loss on disposal of land, equipment and assets, mineral rights, exploration properties and other

     1       13  

Impairment of other receivables

     —         1  

Corporate bond and standby facility underwriting and professional fees

     20       —    

Once-off charges related to cancellation of convertible bonds

     39       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     370       (12
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Taxation (benefit)/expense on above items

     (14     1  

(1) Indirect taxes and legal claims are in respect of:

    

Tanzania

     25    

Guinea

     9       8  

Colombia

     4    

Brazil

     (3     1  

United States of America

       2  

Argentina

       (2

Namibia

     1       (1

(2) On February 8, 2012, the transaction to dispose of the AGA-Polymetal Strategic Alliance to Polyholding Limited was completed. These assets were fully impaired as at December 31, 2011.

    

(3) Royalties received include:

    

Newmont Mining Corporation (2009 sale of Boddington Gold mine)

     (13     (14

Simmers & Jack Mines Limited (2010 sale of Tau Lekoa Gold mine)

     (4     (4

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note G. Non-hedge derivative gain and movement on bonds

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2013      2012  
     (unaudited)      (unaudited)  
     (in US dollars, millions)  

Non-hedge derivative gain

     

Gain on non-hedge derivatives

     32        70  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The net gain recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 relates to fair value movements of the conversion features of convertible bonds and movements on other commodity contracts.

Movement on bonds

 

     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Fair value gain on mandatory convertible bonds (See Note E)

     364       104  

Fair value loss on $1.25 billion bonds (See Note E)

     (46     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     318       104  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note H. Taxation

The net taxation benefit in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to a net expense for the same period in 2012, constitutes the following:

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Charge for current taxation (1)

     63       420  

(Benefit)/charge for deferred taxation (2)

     (218     135  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (155     555  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss)/income before income tax and equity income in associates

     (1,862     1,450  

 

(1) 

The decrease in current taxation in 2013 is mainly due to lower earnings as a result of a decline in the gold price and production with higher operating costs when compared to 2012.

(2) 

The lower deferred taxation in 2013 mainly relates to the tax credits on impairments of assets and inventory write-down to net realizable value, partly negated by the reversal of deferred tax assets not considered recoverable in Ghana and North America.

Uncertain taxes

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, is as follows:

 

     At September 30,     At December 31,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)        
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Balance at beginning of period

     93       78  

Additions for tax positions of prior years

     2       17  

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

     (4     —    

Translation

     (8     (2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

     83       93  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits are summarized as follows:

    

Recognized as a reduction of deferred tax assets

     36       40  

Recognized in other non-current liabilities (1)

     47       53  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

     83       93  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Unrecognized tax benefits which, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate.

The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of its income tax expense. For the nine months ended and as at September 30, 2013, interest recognized and interest accrued amounted to:

 

     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Interest recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2013

     1  

Interest accrued as at September 30, 2013

     14  

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note I. Segment information

The Company produces gold as its primary product and does not have distinct divisional segments in terms of principal business activity, but manages its business on the basis of different geographic segments. This information is consistent with the information used by the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker, defined as the Executive Committee, in evaluating operating performance of the Company and making resource allocation decisions.

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Revenues by area

    

South Africa

     1,412       1,701  

Continental Africa

     1,553       1,964  

Australasia

     249       335  

Americas

     1,098       1,243  

Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries

     13       16  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,325       5,259  

Less: Equity method investments included above

     (190     (246
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     4,135       5,013  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment income/(loss)

    

South Africa

     276       583  

Continental Africa

     (1,583     730  

Australasia

     (54     87  

Americas

     (198     535  

Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries

     (436     (155
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment (loss)/income

     (1,995     1,780  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following are included in segment (loss)/income:

    

Interest revenue

    

South Africa

     11       17  

Continental Africa

     2       5  

Australasia

     1       1  

Americas

     8       5  

Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries

     2       2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest revenue

     24       30  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense

    

South Africa

     12       3  

Continental Africa

     2       2  

Australasia

     16       1  

Americas

     3       2  

Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries

     176       143  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     209       151  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note I. Segment information (continued)

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Equity income/(loss) in associates

    

South Africa

     5       —    

Continental Africa

     (165     42  

Americas

     (3     —    

Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries

     (7     (24
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity (loss)/income in associates

     (170     18  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation of segment (loss)/income to Net (loss)/income - attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

    

Segment total

     (1,995     1,780  

Exploration costs

     (206     (267

General and administrative expenses

     (176     (213

Market development costs

     (5     (6

Non-hedge derivative gain and movement on bonds

     350       174  

Taxation benefit/(expense)

     155       (555

Noncontrolling interests

     14       (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss)/income - attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

     (1,863     900  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     At September 30,     At December 31,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)        
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Segment assets

    

South Africa

     3,068       3,570  

Continental Africa (1)

     3,581       4,752  

Australasia

     1,129       1,007  

Americas

     2,472       2,894  

Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries

     520       879  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment assets

     10,770       13,102  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)        Includes the following which have been classified as assets held for sale:

    

Navachab

     143       —    

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note J. (Loss)/income per share data

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted (loss)/income per share (in US dollars millions, except per share data):

    

Ordinary shares undistributed (loss)/income

     (1,899     704  

E Ordinary shares undistributed (loss)/income

     (4     2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total undistributed (loss)/income

     (1,903     706  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ordinary shares distributed income

     40       193  

E Ordinary shares distributed income

     —         1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributed income (1)

     40       194  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Numerator - Net (loss)/income

    

Attributable to Ordinary shares

     (1,859     897  

Attributable to E Ordinary shares

     (4     3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

     (1,863     900  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

In calculating diluted (loss)/income per ordinary share, the following were taken into consideration:

    

(Loss)/income attributable to equity shareholders

     (1,859     897  

Loss attributable to E Ordinary shareholders

     (4     —    

Interest expense on convertible bonds

     33       55  

Amortization of issue cost and discount on convertible bonds

     —         24  

Fair value adjustment on convertible bonds included in (loss)/income

     (364     (170
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss)/income used in calculation of diluted earnings per ordinary share

     (2,194     806  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

Denominator for basic (loss)/income per ordinary share

    

Ordinary shares

     384,706,398       382,593,036  

Fully vested options (2)

     1,970,906       1,706,404  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares

     386,677,304       384,299,440  

Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares

    

Dilutive potential of stock incentive options (3)

     —         1,545,223  

Dilutive potential of convertible bonds (3)

     17,339,706       33,524,615  

Dilutive potential of E Ordinary shares (3)

     470,070       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Denominator for diluted (loss)/income per share – adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares and assumed conversions

     404,487,080       419,369,278  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of E Ordinary shares used in calculation of basic and diluted (loss)/income per E Ordinary share

     1,598,625       2,541,262  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)        Withholding tax on dividends and other distributions to shareholders of 15 percent became effective on April 1, 2012. The withholding tax, which was announced by the South African government on February 21, 2007, replaced the Secondary Tax on Companies.

    

(2)        Compensation awards are included in the calculation of basic (loss)/income per common share from when the necessary conditions have been met, and it is virtually certain that shares will be issued as a result of employees exercising their options.

    

(3)        The calculation of diluted (loss)/income per common share did not assume the effect of the following number of shares as their effects are anti-dilutive:

    

Issuable upon the conversion of E Ordinary shares

       347,618  

Issuable upon the conversion of convertible bonds

     13,254,660    

Issuable upon the conversion of stock incentive options

     1,718,208    

The effect of rounding may result in computational differences.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note K. Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income

 

     For the nine months ended September 30, 2013  
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  
     Unrealized gain on
marketable
securities, net

$
    Foreign currency
translation
adjustments

$
    Changes in fair
value of cash flow
hedge instruments
$
    Total
$
 

Balance - December 31, 2012

     25       (951     (2     (928

Change in other comprehensive income before reclassifications

     (21     (369       (390

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income

     28           28  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net current period other comprehensive income

     7       (369     —         (362
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance - September 30, 2013

     32       (1,320     (2     (1,290
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Details about accumulated other comprehensive
income components

   Reclassifications
from accumulated
other
comprehensive
income

$
   

Affected line item in the condensed
consolidated

statement of income

Unrealized gain on marketable securities:

    

Impairment of marketable securities

     29     Loss/(profit) on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other

Disposal of marketable securities

     (1   Interest, dividends and other
  

 

 

   

Total before tax

     28    

Tax expense/(benefit)

     —      
  

 

 

   

Net of tax

     28    
  

 

 

   

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note L. Employee benefit plans

The Company has made provision for pension and provident schemes covering substantially all employees.

 

           Nine months ended September 30,  
           2013            2012  
           (unaudited)            (unaudited)  
           (in US Dollars, millions)        
     Pension
benefits
    Other
benefits
     Pension
benefits
    Other
benefits
 

Service cost

     4       1        5       23  

Interest cost

     16       10        14       10  

Expected return on plan assets

     (33     —          (19     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

     (13     11        —         33  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Employer contributions

 

     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Expected contribution for 2013 (1)

     17  

Actual contribution for the nine months ended September 30, 2013

     11  

 

(1) 

The Company’s expected contribution to its pension plan and other post-retirement medical benefits in 2013 as disclosed in the Company’s Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note M. Assets and (liabilities) held for sale

AngloGold Ashanti to sell Navachab mine

On April 30, 2013, the Company announced its plan to sell the Navachab mine in Namibia. The Navachab gold mine is situated close to Karibib, about 170 kilometres northwest of the Namibian capital, Windhoek. It is included in the Continental Africa reporting segment. The open-pit mine, which began operations in 1989, has a processing plant that handles 120,000 metric tons a month. The mine produced 74,000 ounces of gold in 2012.

Management has selected certain offers received from potential bidders who meet management’s qualifying criteria and have asked them to confirm certain terms of their submissions in the form of firm and final offers. Navachab is not viewed as part of the core assets of the Company and no longer forms part of the long-term business strategy of the group. There can be no assurance, however, that a sale and purchase agreement for this transaction will be entered into or that any sales transaction will be completed.

The Company will continue to generate significant cash flows from the production and sale of gold from its remaining operations in Continental Africa. Consequently, due to the migration of cash flows and in accordance with FASB ASC guidance on discontinued operations, Navachab will not be classified as a discontinued operation.

The carrying amounts of major classes of assets and liabilities of Navachab included:

 

     At September 30,  
     2013  
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Cash and cash equivalents

     6  

Trade and other receivables

     4  

Inventories

     65  

Property, plant and equipment

     66  

Goodwill and other intangibles

     2  

Trade and other payables

     (11

Short and long-term debt

     (13

Deferred taxation

     (29

Provision for environmental rehabilitation

     (4
  

 

 

 

Net assets

     86  
  

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note N. Other long-term assets

 

     At September 30,      At December 31,  
     2013      2012  
     (unaudited)         
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Investments in associates - unlisted

     52        63  

Investments in associates - listed

     10        18  

Investments in equity accounted joint ventures

     1,170        972  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Carrying value of equity method investments

     1,232        1,053  

Investment in marketable equity securities - available for sale

     45        69  

Investment in marketable debt securities - held to maturity

     7        7  

Investment in non-marketable equity securities - available for sale

     2        2  

Investment in non-marketable assets - held to maturity

     2        3  

Investment in non-marketable debt securities - held to maturity

     78        86  

Restricted cash

     30        29  

Other non-current assets

     56        111  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     1,452        1,360  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment in associates

During the third quarter of 2013, the Company recovered $31 million (net of expenses) of an outstanding loan to Thani Ashanti Alliance Limited. The recovery is reflected in equity (loss)/income in associates for 2013. The loan to Thani Ashanti Alliance Limited was fully impaired in 2012.

Impairment of associates and equity accounted joint ventures (1)

The Company recognized the following impairments which are included in equity (loss)/income in associates:

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013      2012  
     (unaudited)      (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Associates

     

Mariana Resources Limited (2)

     4        —    

Equity accounted joint ventures

     

Société d’Exploitation des Mines d’Or de Sadiola S.A. (3)

     184        —    

Société des Mines de Morila S.A. (4)

     12        —    

Thani Ashanti Alliance Limited (5)

     1        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     201        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The impairments recognized had no tax effects.

(2) 

The carrying amount of the listed associate was written down to fair value.

(3) 

Consideration was given to a range of indicators including a declining gold price, increase in discount rates and reduction in market capitalization during 2013. As a result the carrying value of the investment was impaired and written off.

(4) 

The carrying amount was written down to a fair value of $14 million.

(5) 

Investment fully impaired.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note N. Other long-term assets (continued)

 

Investment in marketable equity securities - available for sale

Available for sale investments in marketable equity securities consists of investments in ordinary shares and collective investment schemes.

 

     At September 30,      At December 31,  
     2013      2012  
     (unaudited)         
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Cost

     15        50  

Gross unrealized gains

     30        21  

Gross unrealized losses

     —          (2
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair value (net carrying value)

     45        69  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other-than-temporary impairments and disposal of marketable equity securities – available for sale

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Other-than-temporary impairments

    

International Tower Hill Mines Ltd (United States of America)

     23       —    

Corvus Gold Incorporated (United States of America)

     2       —    

First Uranium Corporation (South Africa)

     2       4  

Village Main Reef Limited (South Africa)

     1       —    

Stratex International plc (Isle of Man)

     1       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     29       4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The impairments recognized resulted in a transfer of fair value adjustments previously included in accumulated other comprehensive income to the income statement.

    

Disposal of marketable equity securities

    

The Company’s disposal of marketable equity securities resulted in the following reclassification of gains of fair value adjustments to the income statement:

    

Equity investments held by the Environmental Rehabilitation Trust Fund (net of tax of $nil million)

     (1     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

In addition, the Company holds various equities as strategic investments in gold exploration companies. Two of the strategic investments are in an unrealized loss position and the Company has the intent and ability to hold these investments until the losses are recovered.

The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

 

     Less than 12
months
    More than 12
months
     Total  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

At September 30, 2013

       

Aggregate fair value of investments with unrealized losses

     —         —          —    

Aggregate unrealized losses

     —         —          —    

At December 31, 2012

       

Aggregate fair value of investments with unrealized losses

     27       —          27  

Aggregate unrealized losses

     (2     —          (2

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note N. Other long-term assets (continued)

 

     At September 30,      At December 31,  
     2013      2012  
     (unaudited)         
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Investment in marketable debt securities - held to maturity

     7        7  

Investments in marketable debt securities represent held to maturity government bonds held by the Environmental Rehabilitation Trust Fund with a total fair value of $8 million (2012: $11 million) and gross unrealized gains of $1 million (2012: $4 million).

     

Investment in non-marketable equity securities - available for sale

     2        2  

The non-marketable equity investments mainly represent shares held in XDM Resources Limited.

     

Investment in non-marketable assets - held to maturity

     2        3  

Investments in non-marketable assets represent secured loans and receivables secured by pledge of assets.

     

Investment in non-marketable debt securities - held to maturity

     78        86  

Investments in non-marketable debt securities represent the held to maturity fixed-term deposits required by legislation for the Environmental Rehabilitation Trust Fund and Nufcor Uranium Trust Fund.

     

As at September 30, 2013 the contractual maturities of debt securities were as follows:

     

Marketable debt securities

     

After five years

     3     

After ten years

     4     
  

 

 

    
     7     
  

 

 

    

Non-marketable debt securities

     

Less than one year

     78     
  

 

 

    

Restricted cash

     30        29  

Restricted cash mainly represent cash balances held by environmental rehabilitation trust funds and an environmental protection bond.

     

Financing receivables

     

Loans of $2 million (2012: $40 million) to equity accounted joint ventures and associates are included in Other long-term assets. There are no allowances for credit losses relating to these loans. Credit quality of loans is monitored on an ongoing basis.

     

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note O. Financial and derivative instruments

In the normal course of its operations, the Company is exposed to gold and other commodity price, currency, interest rate, equity price, liquidity and non-performance risk, which includes credit risk. The Company is also exposed to certain by-product commodity price risk. In order to manage these risks, the Company may enter into transactions which make use of derivatives. The Company has developed a risk management process to facilitate, control and monitor these risks. The Audit and Corporate Governance Committee has approved and monitors this risk management process, inclusive of documented treasury policies, counterpart limits, controlling and reporting structures. The Company does not acquire, hold or issue derivatives for speculative purposes.

Contracts that meet the criteria for hedge accounting are designated as the hedging instruments hedging the variability of forecasted cash flows from the sale of production into the spot market and from capital expenditure denominated in a foreign currency and are classified as cash flow hedges under the FASB ASC guidance on derivatives and hedging. Cash flows related to these instruments designated as qualifying hedges are reflected in the consolidated statement of cash flows in the same category as the cash flow from the items being hedged. Accordingly, cash flows relating to the settlement of forward sale commodity derivatives contracts hedging the forecasted sale of production into the spot market as well as the forward sale currency derivative contracts hedging the forecasted capital expenditure, have been reflected upon settlement as a component of operating cash flows. As at September 30, 2013, the Company does not have any open cash flow hedge contracts relating to product sales or forecasted capital expenditure. Cash flow hedge losses pertaining to capital expenditure of $3 million as at September 30, 2013 are expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized as an adjustment to depreciation expense equally until 2019.

A gain on non-hedge derivatives of $32 million was recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (2012: $70 million). See note G “Non-hedge derivative gain and movement on bonds” for additional information.

Gold price management activities

Gold price risk arises from the risk of an adverse effect of current or future earnings resulting from fluctuations in the price of gold. The Company eliminated its hedge book during 2010 and has since had full exposure to the spot price of gold.

Foreign exchange price risk protection agreements

The Company, from time to time, may enter into currency forward exchange and currency option contracts to hedge certain anticipated transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The objective of the Company’s foreign currency hedging activities is to protect the Company from the risk that the eventual cash flows resulting from transactions denominated in US dollars will be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates.

As at September 30, 2013, the Company had no open forward exchange or currency option contracts in its currency hedge position.

Interest and liquidity risk

Fluctuations in interest rates impacts interest paid and received on the short-term cash investments and financing activities, giving rise to interest rate risk.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company receives cash from the proceeds of its gold sales and is required to fund working capital requirements. This cash is managed to ensure surplus funds are invested in a manner to achieve market related returns while minimizing risks.

The Company is able to actively source financing at competitive rates. The counterparts are financial and banking institutions and their credit ratings are regularly monitored by the Company.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note O. Financial and derivative instruments (continued)

 

Non-performance risk

Realization of contracts is dependent upon counterparts’ performance. The Company has not obtained collateral or other security to support the financial instruments subject to non-performance risk, but the credit standing of counterparts was monitored on a regular basis throughout the period. The Company spreads it business over a number of financial and banking institutions to minimize the risk of potential non-performance risk. Furthermore, the approval process of counterparts and the limits applied to each counterpart were monitored by the board of directors. Where possible, ISDA netting agreements were put into place by management.

The combined maximum credit risk exposure at September 30, 2013 amounts to $206 million. Credit risk exposure netted by open derivative positions with counterparts was $nil million as at September 30, 2013. No set-off is applied to balance sheet amounts due to the different maturity profiles of assets and liabilities.

Fair value of financial instruments

The estimated fair values of financial instruments are determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market information. The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, as measured at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, are as follows (assets (liabilities)):

 

     September 30, 2013     December 31, 2012  
     (unaudited)              
     (in US Dollars, millions)  
     Carrying
amount
    Fair Value     Carrying
amount
    Fair Value  

Cash and cash equivalents

     786       786       892       892  

Restricted cash

     66       66       64       64  

Short-term debt

     (308     (308     (271     (271

Short-term debt at fair value

     (18     (18     (588     (588

Long-term debt

     (2,306     (2,070     (2,750     (2,871

Long-term debt at fair value

     (1,297     (1,297     —         —    

Derivatives

     —         —         (10     (10

Marketable equity securities - available for sale

     45       45       69       69  

Marketable debt securities - held to maturity

     7       8       7       11  

Non-marketable equity securities - available for sale

     2       2       2       2  

Non-marketable assets - held to maturity

     2       2       3       3  

Non-marketable debt securities - held to maturity

     78       78       86       86  

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note O. Financial and derivative instruments (continued)

 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Cash restricted for use, cash and cash equivalents and short-term debt

The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short-term duration of these instruments.

Long-term and short-term debt

The mandatory convertible bonds and $1.25 billion bonds are carried at fair value. The fair value of the convertible and rated bonds are shown at their quoted market value. Other long-term debt re-prices on a short-term floating rate basis, and accordingly the carrying amount approximates fair value.

Derivatives

The fair value of volatility-based instruments (i.e. options) is estimated based on market prices, volatilities, credit risk and interest rates for the periods under review.

Investments

Marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale are carried at fair value. Marketable debt securities classified as held to maturity are measured at amortized cost. Non-marketable assets classified as held to maturity are measured at amortized cost. The fair value of marketable debt securities and non-marketable assets has been calculated using market interest rates. Investments in non-marketable debt securities classified as held to maturity are measured at amortized cost. Non-marketable equity securities classified as available for sale are carried at cost or fair value, where fair value can be reliably measured.

Fair value of the derivative liabilities split by accounting designation

 

         At September 30, 2013  
         (unaudited)  
         (in US Dollars, millions)  
Liabilities                 
    

Balance Sheet location

  Non-hedge
accounted
    Total  

Option component of convertible bonds

   Non-current liabilities - derivatives     —         —    

Embedded derivatives

   Non-current liabilities - derivatives     —         —    
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivatives

       —         —    
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
         At December 31, 2012  
         (in US Dollars, millions)  
Liabilities           
    

Balance Sheet location

  Non-hedge
accounted
    Total  

Option component of convertible bonds

   Non-current liabilities - derivatives     (9     (9

Embedded derivatives

   Non-current liabilities - derivatives     (1     (1
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivatives

       (10     (10
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note O. Financial and derivative instruments (continued)

 

Non-hedge derivative gain and movement on bonds recognized

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Unrealized (1)

    

Option component of convertible bonds

     9       66  

Other commodity contracts

     23       4  

Fair value movement on mandatory convertible bonds

     364       104  

Fair value movement on $1.25 billion bonds

     (46     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-hedge derivative gain and movement on bonds

     350       174  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Unrealized gains on non-hedge derivatives are included in “Non-hedge derivative gain and movement on bonds” in the income statement.

Other comprehensive income

 

    

Accumulated other
comprehensive

income as of
January 1, 2013

   

Changes in fair
value and other
movements
recognized in

2013

     Reclassification
adjustments
     Accumulated other
comprehensive income
as of September 30, 2013
 
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Derivatives designated as

          

Capital expenditure

     (3     —          —          (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Before tax totals

     (3     —          —          (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

After tax totals

     (2     —          —          (2
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Accumulated other
comprehensive
income as of
January 1, 2012
   

Changes in fair
value and other
movements
recognized in

2012

     Reclassification
adjustments
     Accumulated other
comprehensive income
as of September 30, 2012
 
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Derivatives designated as

          

Capital expenditure

     (3     —          —          (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Before tax totals

     (3     —          —          (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

After tax totals

     (2     —          —          (2
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note P. Commitments and contingencies

Capital expenditure commitments:

 

     At September  30,
2013
 
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Contracts for capital expenditure

     640  

Authorized by the directors but not yet contracted for

     1,319  
  

 

 

 
     1,959  

The Company intends to finance these capital expenditures from cash on hand, cash flow from operations, existing and new replacement credit facilities and long-term debt financing and, potentially if deemed appropriate, the issuance of equity and equity linked instruments.

Contingencies and guarantees are summarized as follows for disclosure purposes. Amounts represent possible losses for loss contingencies, where an estimate can be made, and quantification of guarantees:

 

     At September  30,
2013
 
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Contingent liabilities

  

Groundwater pollution (1)

     —    

Deep groundwater pollution (2)

     —    

Indirect taxes - AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited (3)

     28  

Litigation - AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited(4)(5)

     97  

Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act (“ODMWA”) litigation (6)

     —    

Other tax disputes - AngloGold Ashanti Brasil Mineração Ltda (7)

     40  

Sales tax on gold deliveries - Mineração Serra Grande S.A. (8)

     102  

Other tax disputes - Mineração Serra Grande S.A. (9)

     17  

Tax dispute - AngloGold Ashanti Colombia S.A. (10)

     189  

Tax dispute - Cerro Vanguardia S.A. (11)

     72  

Contractual dispute - AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited (12)

     9  

Contingent assets

  

Indemnity - Kinross Gold Corporation (13)

     (62

Royalty - Boddington Gold Mine (14)

     —    

Royalty - Tau Lekoa Gold Mine (15)

     —    

Financial guarantees

  

Oro Group surety (16)

     10  

AngloGold Ashanti USA reclamation bonds (17)

     132  

AngloGold Ashanti Australia environmental bonds (18)

     46  

AngloGold Ashanti South Africa environmental guarantees (19)

     137  

AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem environmental guarantees (20)

     32  

Ashanti Goldfields Kilo Sarl environmental guarantees (21)

     10  

Guarantee provided for syndicated revolving credit facility (22)

     —    

Guarantee provided for rated bonds - issued April 2010 (23)

     1,025  

Guarantee provided for rated bonds - issued July 2012 (24)

     756  

Guarantee provided for convertible bonds (25)

     6  

Guarantee provided for $1.25 billion bonds (26)

     1,268  

Guarantee provided for A$ syndicated revolving credit facility (27)

     524  

Performance guarantees

  

Gold delivery - Mine Waste Solutions (28)

     —    

Hedging guarantees

  

Gold delivery guarantees (29)

     —    
  

 

 

 
     4,438  
  

 

 

 

 

33


ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note P. Commitments and contingencies (continued)

 

(1)        Groundwater pollution

  

The Company has identified groundwater contamination plumes at certain of its operations, which have occurred primarily as a result of seepage. Numerous scientific, technical and legal studies have been undertaken to assist in determining the magnitude of the contamination and to find sustainable remediation solutions. The Company has instituted processes to reduce future potential seepage and it has been demonstrated that Monitored Natural Attenuation (“MNA”) by the existing environment will contribute to improvements in some instances. Furthermore, literature reviews, field trials and base line modeling techniques suggest, but have not yet proven, that the use of phyto-technologies can address the soil and groundwater contamination. Subject to the completion of trials and the technology being a proven remediation technique, no reasonable estimate can be made for the obligation.

  

(2)        Deep groundwater pollution

  

The Company has identified a flooding and future pollution risk posed by deep groundwater in certain underground mines in Africa. Various studies have been undertaken by AngloGold Ashanti Limited since 1999. Due to the interconnected nature of mining operations, any proposed solution needs to be a combined one supported by all the mines located in these gold fields. As a result, in South Africa, the Department of Mineral Resources and affected mining companies are involved in the development of a “Regional Mine Closure Strategy”. In view of the limitation of current information for the estimation of a liability, no reasonable estimate can be made for the obligation.

  
     At September 30,  
     2013  
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

(3)        Indirect taxes - AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

  

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited (“AGAG”) received a tax assessment for the 2006 to 2008 and for the 2009 to 2011 tax years following audits by the tax authorities which related to various indirect taxes. Management is of the opinion that the indirect taxes are not payable and the Company has lodged an objection.

  

The assessment is approximately:

     28  

(4)        Litigation - AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

     97  

On October 11, 2011, AGAG terminated its commercial arrangements with Mining and Building Contractors Limited (“MBC”) relating to certain underground development, construction on bulkheads and diamond drilling services provided by MBC in respect of the Obuasi mine. On November 8, 2012, as a result of this termination, AGAG and MBC concluded a separation agreement that specified the terms on which the parties agreed to sever their commercial relationship. On July 23, 2013, MBC commenced proceedings against AGAG in the High Court of Justice (Commercial Division) in Accra, Ghana, and served a writ of summons that claimed a total of approximately $97 million in damages. MBC asserts various claims for damages, including, among others, as a result of the breach of contract, non-payment of outstanding historical indebtedness by AGAG and the demobilization of equipment, spare parts and material acquired by MBC for the benefit of AGAG in connection with operations at the Obuasi mine in Ghana. MBC has also asserted various labor claims on behalf of itself and certain of its former contractors and employees at the Obuasi mine. On October 9, 2013, AGAG filed a motion in court to refer the action or a part thereof to arbitration. This motion was set to be heard on October 25, 2013. However, on October 23, 2013, MBC filed a notice of discontinuance of the original claims and indicated its intention to re-file part of the claims in court and refer part to arbitration. AGAG intends to vigorously defend any forthcoming claims.

  

(5)        Litigation - AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

     —    

On April 2, 2013, AGAG received a summons from Abdul Waliyu and 152 others in which the plaintiffs allege that they were or are residents of the Obuasi municipality or its suburbs and that their health has been adversely affected by emission and/or other environmental impacts arising in connection with the current and/or historical operations of the Pompora Treatment Plant (“PTP”) which was decommissioned in 2000. The claim is to award general damages, special damages for medical treatment and punitive damages, as well as several orders relating to operation of the PTP. AGAG has filed a notice of intention to defend. In view of the limitation of current information for the accurate estimation of a liability, no reasonable estimate can be made for the obligation.

  

 

34


ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note P. Commitments and contingencies (continued)

 

                                             

(6)        ODMWA litigation

  

On March 3, 2011, in Mankayi vs. AngloGold Ashanti, the Constitutional Court of South Africa held that section 35(1) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 does not cover an “employee” who qualifies for compensation in respect of “compensable diseases” under the ODMWA. This judgment allows such qualifying employee to pursue a civil claim for damages against the employer. Following the Constitutional Court decision, AngloGold Ashanti has become subject to numerous claims relating to silicosis and other Occupational Lung Diseases (“OLD”), including several potential class actions and individual claims.

  

For example, on or about August 21, 2012, AngloGold Ashanti was served with an application instituted by Bangumzi Bennet Balakazi (“the Balakazi Action”) and others in which the applicants seek an order declaring that all mine workers (former or current) who previously worked or continue to work in specified South African gold mines for the period owned by AngloGold Ashanti and who have silicosis or other OLD constitute members of a class for the purpose of proceedings for declaratory relief and claims for damages. In the event the class is certified, such class of workers would be permitted to institute actions by way of a summons against AngloGold Ashanti for amounts as yet unspecified. On September 4, 2012, AngloGold Ashanti delivered its notice of intention to defend this application. AngloGold Ashanti also delivered a formal request for additional information that it requires to prepare its affidavits in respect to the allegations and the request for certification of a class.

  

In addition, on or about January 8, 2013, AngloGold Ashanti and its subsidiary Free State Consolidated Gold Mines (Operations) Limited, alongside other mining companies operating in South Africa, were served with another application to certify a class (“the Nkala Action”). The applicants in the case seek to have the court certify two classes namely: (i) current and former mineworkers who have silicosis (whether or not accompanied by any other disease) and who work or have worked on certain specified gold mines at any time from January 1, 1965 to date; and (ii) the dependants of mineworkers who died as a result of silicosis (whether or not accompanied by any other disease) and who worked on these gold mines at any time after January 1, 1965. AngloGold Ashanti filed a notice of intention to oppose the application.

  

On August 21, 2013, an application was served on AngloGold Ashanti, for the consolidation of the Balakazi Action and the Nkala Action, as well as a request for an amendment to change the scope of the classes the court was requested to certify in the previous applications that were brought. The applicants now request certification of two classes (the “silicosis class” and the “tuberculosis class”). The silicosis class which the applicants now request the court to certify would consist of certain current and former mineworkers who have contracted silicosis, and the dependants of certain deceased mineworkers who have died of silicosis (whether or not accompanied by any other disease). The tuberculosis class would consist of certain current and former mineworkers who have or had contracted pulmonary tuberculosis and the dependants of certain deceased mineworkers who died of pulmonary tuberculosis (but excluding silico-tuberculosis).

  

In October 2012, a further 31 individual summonses and particulars of claim were received relating to silicosis and/or other OLD. The total amount being claimed in the 31 summonses is approximately $8 million. On October 22, 2012, AngloGold Ashanti filed a notice of intention to oppose these claims. AngloGold Ashanti has also served a notice of exception to the summonses which, if successful, is expected to require the plaintiffs to redraft the particulars of claim to correct certain errors. The exception was heard on October 3, 2013. Judgment has been reserved.

  

It is possible that additional class actions and/or individual claims relating to silicosis and/or other OLD will be filed against AngloGold Ashanti in the future. AngloGold Ashanti will defend all current and subsequently filed claims on their merits. Should AngloGold Ashanti be unsuccessful in defending any such claims, or in otherwise favorably resolving perceived deficiencies in the national occupational disease compensation framework that were identified in the earlier decision by the Constitutional Court, such matters would have an adverse effect on its financial position, which could be material. The Company is unable to reasonably estimate its share of the amounts claimed.

  

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note P. Commitments and contingencies (continued)

 

     At September  30,
2013
 
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

(7)        Other tax disputes - AngloGold Ashanti Brasil Mineração Ltda

  

In November 2007, the Departamento Nacional de Produçâo Mineral (“DNPM”), a Brazilian federal mining authority, issued a tax assessment against AngloGold Ashanti Brazil Mineração (“AABM”) relating to the calculation and payment by AABM of the financial contribution on mining exploitation (“CFEM”) in the period from 1991 to 2006. The amount involved is approximately:

     20  

Subsidiaries of the Company in Brazil are involved in various other disputes with tax authorities. These disputes involve federal tax assessments including income tax, royalties, social contributions and annual property tax. The amount involved is approximately:

     20  
  

 

 

 
     40  

Management is of the opinion that these taxes are not payable.

  

(8)        Sales tax on gold deliveries - Mineração Serra Grande S.A.

  

In 2006, Mineração Serra Grande S.A. (“MSG”) received two tax assessments from the State of Goiás related to payments of state sales taxes at the rate of 12 percent on gold deliveries for export from one Brazilian state to another during the period from February 2004 to May 2006. In November 2006, the administrative council’s second chamber ruled in favor of MSG and fully cancelled the tax liability related to the first period. In July 2011, the administrative council’s second chamber ruled in favor of MSG and fully cancelled the tax liability related to the second period. The State of Goiás has appealed to the full board of the State of Goiás tax administrative council. In November 2011 (first case) and June 2012 (second case), the administrative council’s full board approved the suspension of proceedings and the remittance of the matter to the Department of Supervision of Foreign Trade (“COMEX”) for review and verification. On May 28, 2013, the Full Board of the State of Goiás Tax Administrative Council ruled in favor of the State of Goiás, however reduced the penalties of the two tax assessments from 200 percent to 80 percent. The Company is considering legal options available in this matter, since it believes that both assessments are in violation of federal legislation on sales taxes. MSG has provided a bank guarantee to the tax authorities for the possible taxes payable (50 percent of this guarantee will be covered by the Kinross indemnification. See item 13 below).

  

The assessments are approximately:

     102  

(9)        Other tax disputes - Mineração Serra Grande S.A.

  

MSG received a tax assessment in October 2003 from the State of Minas Gerais related to sales taxes on gold. The tax administrators rejected the Company’s appeal against the assessment. The Company is now appealing the dismissal of the case. The assessment is approximately:

     17  

(10)      Tax dispute - AngloGold Ashanti Colombia S.A.

  

AngloGold Ashanti Colombia S.A. (“AGAC”) received notice from the Colombian Tax Office (“DIAN”) that it disagreed with the Company’s tax treatment of certain items in the 2010 and 2011 income tax returns. On October 23, 2013, AGAC received the official assessments from the DIAN. The Company believes that it has applied the tax legislation correctly and is in the process of preparing a response.

  

Details of the disputes are as follows:

  

Estimated additional tax payable if tax returns are amended

     35  

Expected penalties and interest on the above (based on Colombian tax law)

     154  
  

 

 

 
     189  

 

36


ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note P. Commitments and contingencies (continued)

 

     At September  30,
2013
 
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

(11)      Tax dispute - Cerro Vanguardia S.A.

  

On July 12, 2013, Cerro Vanguardia S.A. received a notification from the Argentina Tax Authority requesting corrections to the 2007, 2008 and 2009 income tax returns relating to the non-deduction of tax losses previously claimed on hedge contracts. Management is of the opinion that the taxes are not payable.

  

Details of the disputes are as follows:

  

Estimated additional tax payable if tax returns are amended

     22  

Expected penalties and interest on the above

     50  
  

 

 

 
     72  

(12)      Contractual dispute - AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited

     9  

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited (“AGAA”) and Pacific Industrial Company (WA) Pty Ltd (“PIC”) entered in 2012 into contractual arrangements relating to the construction of the Tropicana mine. PIC asserts various claims relating to these contracts and issued notices escalating each claim to a contractual dispute resolution process. On October 24, 2013, PIC advised of its intention to commence litigation proceedings relating to the claims should the dispute not be adequately resolved. AGAA intends to vigorously defend any forthcoming claims.

  

(13)      Indemnity - Kinross Gold Corporation

     (62

As part of the acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti of the remaining 50 percent interest in MSG during June 2012, Kinross Gold Corporation has provided an indemnity to a maximum amount of BRL255 million ($114 million at quarter end exchange rates) against the specific exposures discussed in items 8 and 9 above.

  

(14)      Royalty - Boddington Gold Mine

  

As a result of the sale of the interest in the Boddington Gold Mine during 2009, the Company is entitled to receive a royalty on any gold recovered or produced by the Boddington Gold Mine, where the gold price is in excess of Boddington Gold Mine’s cash costs plus $600 per ounce. The royalty is payable in each quarter from and after the second quarter in 2010, within forty five days of reporting period close and is capped at a total amount of $100 million.

  

Details of the royalty are as follows:

  

Total royalties recorded to date

     73  

(15)      Royalty - Tau Lekoa Gold Mine

  

As a result of the sale of the Tau Lekoa Gold Mine during 2010, the Company is entitled to receive a royalty on the production of a total of 1.5 million ounces by the Tau Lekoa Gold Mine in the event that the average monthly rand price of gold exceeds R180,000 per kilogram (subject to an inflation adjustment). Where the average monthly rand price of gold does not exceed R180,000 per kilogram (subject to an inflation adjustment), the ounces produced in that quarter do not count towards the total 1.5 million ounces upon which the royalty is payable. The royalty will be determined at 3 percent of the net revenue (being gross revenue less state royalties) generated by the Tau Lekoa assets. Royalties on 378,198 ounces produced have been received to date.

  

Royalties received during the nine months ended September 30, 2013

     4  

(16)      Oro Group surety

     10  

The Company has provided surety in favor of a lender on a gold loan facility with its associate Oro Group (Proprietary) Limited and one of its subsidiaries. The Company has a total maximum liability, in terms of the suretyships, of R100 million. The probability of the non-performance under the suretyships is considered minimal. The suretyship agreements have a termination notice period of 90 days.

  

 

37


ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note P. Commitments and contingencies (continued)

 

     At September  30,
2013
 
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

(17)      AngloGold Ashanti USA reclamation bonds

     132  

Pursuant to US environmental and mining requirements, gold mining companies are obligated to close their operations and rehabilitate the lands that they mine in accordance with these requirements. AngloGold Ashanti USA has posted reclamation bonds with various federal and state governmental agencies to cover potential rehabilitation obligations. The Company has provided a guarantee for these obligations which would be payable in the event of AngloGold Ashanti USA not being able to meet its rehabilitation obligations. The obligations will expire upon completion of such rehabilitation and release of such areas by the applicable federal and/or state agency. AngloGold Ashanti is not indemnified by third parties for any of the amounts that may be paid by AngloGold Ashanti under its guarantee.

  

(18)      AngloGold Ashanti Australia environmental bonds

     46  

Pursuant to Australia environmental and mining requirements, gold mining companies are obligated to close their operations and rehabilitate the lands that they mine in accordance with these requirements. AngloGold Ashanti Australia has posted bonds with state governmental agencies to cover potential rehabilitation obligations. The Company has provided a guarantee for these obligations which would be payable in the event of AngloGold Ashanti Australia not being able to meet its rehabilitation obligations. The obligations will expire upon completion of such rehabilitation and release of such areas by the applicable state agency. AngloGold Ashanti is not indemnified by third parties for any of the amounts that may be paid by AngloGold Ashanti under its guarantee.

  

(19)      AngloGold Ashanti South Africa environmental guarantees

     137  

Pursuant to South African mining laws, mining companies are obligated to close their operations and rehabilitate the lands that they mine in accordance with these laws. In order to cover against premature closure costs, the Company has secured bank guarantees to cover potential rehabilitation obligations of certain mines in South Africa. The Company has provided a guarantee for these obligations which would be payable in the event of the South African mines not being able to meet such rehabilitation obligations. The obligations will expire upon compliance with all provisions of the environment management program in terms of South African mining laws. AngloGold Ashanti is not indemnified by third parties for any of the amounts that may be paid by AngloGold Ashanti under its guarantee.

  

(20)      AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem environmental guarantees

     32  

Pursuant to Ghanaian mining laws, mining companies are obligated to close their operations and rehabilitate the lands that they mine in accordance with these laws. In order to cover against premature closure costs, AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited has secured bank guarantees to cover potential rehabilitation obligations for the Iduapriem mine. The obligations will expire upon compliance with all provisions of the environment management program in terms of Ghanaian mining laws. AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem is not indemnified by third parties for any of the amounts that may be paid by AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem under its guarantee.

  

(21)      Ashanti Goldfields Kilo Sarl environmental guarantees

     10  

Pursuant to the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) mining laws, mining companies are obligated to close their operations and rehabilitate the lands that they mine in accordance with these laws. In order to cover against premature closure costs, Ashanti Goldfields Kilo Sarl has secured bank guarantees to cover potential rehabilitation obligations for the Mongbwalu project. The obligations will expire upon compliance with all provisions of the environment management program in terms of the DRC mining laws. Ashanti Goldfields Kilo Sarl is not indemnified by third parties for any of the amounts that may be paid by Ashanti Goldfields Kilo Sarl under its guarantee.

  

 

38


ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note P. Commitments and contingencies (continued)

 

     At September  30,
2013
 
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

(22)      Guarantee provided for syndicated revolving credit facility

  

AngloGold Ashanti Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc and AngloGold Ashanti USA Inc., as guarantors, each guaranteed all payments and other obligations of the borrowers and the other guarantors under the $1.0 billion five-year revolving credit facility entered into during July 2012.

  

The total amount outstanding under this facility as at September 30, 2013 amounted to:

     —    

(23)      Guarantee provided for rated bonds - issued April 2010

     1,025  

AngloGold Ashanti Limited has fully and unconditionally guaranteed all payments and other obligations of AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc regarding the issued $700 million 5.375 percent rated bonds due 2020 and the issued $300 million 6.5 percent rated bonds due 2040.

  

(24)      Guarantee provided for rated bonds - issued July 2012

     756  

AngloGold Ashanti Limited has fully and unconditionally guaranteed all payments and other obligations of AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc regarding the issued $750 million 5.125 percent rated bonds due 2022.

  

(25)      Guarantee provided for convertible bonds

     6  

AngloGold Ashanti Limited has fully and unconditionally guaranteed all payments and other obligations of AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Finance plc regarding the issued $732.5 million 3.5 percent convertible bonds due 2014. On July 25, 2013, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of the outstanding convertible bonds due May 2014 of AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Finance plc. The offer expired on August 21, 2013 and the Company purchased $725.9 million in aggregate principal amount of the bonds, representing 99.1 percent of the total issuance. On November 8, 2013, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Finance plc completed the redemption of all of its outstanding 3.5 percent convertible bonds.

  

(26)      Guarantee provided for $1.25 billion bonds

     1,268  

AngloGold Ashanti Limited has fully and unconditionally guaranteed all payments and other obligations of AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc regarding the issued $1.25 billion 8.5 percent bonds due 2020.

  

(27)      Guarantee provided for A$ syndicated revolving credit facility

  

AngloGold Ashanti Limited together with AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc, as guarantors, each guaranteed all payments and other obligations of AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited under the A$600 million four-year revolving credit facility entered into during December 2011.

  

The total amount outstanding under this facility as at September 30, 2013 amounted to:

     524  

(28)      Gold delivery - Mine Waste Solutions

     —    

As part of the acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti of First Uranium (Pty) Limited, the owner of Mine Waste Solutions, AngloGold Ashanti agreed to guarantee the observance and performance of existing delivery obligations of a wholly owned subsidiary of Mine Waste Solutions to sell to an existing customer at a pre-agreed price, 25 percent of the gold produced at a gold recovery plant located in northwest South Africa, subject to a cap of 312,500 ounces over the life of the contract. As at September 30, 2013, 273,441 ounces remain to be delivered against the guarantee over the life of the contract.

  

(29)      Gold delivery guarantees

     —    

The Company has issued gold delivery guarantees to several counterpart banks pursuant to which it guarantees the due performance of its subsidiaries AngloGold (USA) Trading Company, AngloGold South America Limited and Cerro Vanguardia S.A. under their respective gold hedging agreements. At September 30, 2013 the Company had no open gold hedge contracts.

  

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note P. Commitments and contingencies (continued)

 

     At September  30,
2013
 
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Vulnerability from concentrations

  
There is a concentration of risk in respect of recoverable value added tax, fuel duties and appeal deposits from the Tanzanian government. The outstanding amounts have been discounted to their present value at a rate of 7.82 percent.   
The recoverable value added tax, fuel duties and appeal deposits are summarized as follows:   
Recoverable value added tax      42  
Recoverable fuel duties (1)      17  
Appeal deposits      4  

(1)        Fuel duty claims are required to be submitted after consumption of the related fuel and are subject to authorization by the Customs and Excise authorities.

  

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note Q. Recent developments

Announcements made after September 30, 2013:

On November 8, 2013, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Finance plc completed the optional redemption, as announced on October 9, 2013, of all of its outstanding 3.5 percent Guaranteed Convertible Bonds due 2014 (the “Bonds”). The Bonds were redeemed at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest up to but excluding the redemption date. The aggregate principal amount of the Bonds redeemed was $6.6 million. Pursuant to the terms of the trust deed governing the Bonds, the Bonds were cancelled upon redemption.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note R. Declaration of dividends

Details of the final dividends of 2012 and interim dividends of 2013 are set forth in the table below:

 

     Ordinary shareholders      E ordinary shareholders  
     Final dividend      Interim dividends      Final dividend      Interim dividends  
     2012      2013      2012      2013  

Declaration date

     Feb 18, 2013         May 10, 2013         Feb 18, 2013         May 10, 2013   

Record date

     Mar 15, 2013         May 31, 2013         Mar 15, 2013         May 31, 2013   

Payment date - Ordinary shareholders

     Mar 28, 2013         Jun 14, 2013         Mar 28, 2013         Jun 14, 2013   

Payment date - CDIs

     Mar 28, 2013         Jun 14, 2013         

Payment date - GhDSs

     Apr 2, 2013         Jun 17, 2013         

Payment date - ADSs

     Apr 8, 2013         Jun 24, 2013         

Dividend amount per share - declared (US cents)

     5.340        5.020        2.670        2.510  

Dividend amount per share - declared (South African cents)

     50.0        50.0        25.0        25.0  

Dividend amount per share - paid (US cents) (1)

     4.539        4.267        2.270        2.134  

Dividend amount per share - paid (South African
cents)
(1)

     42.50        42.50        21.25        21.25  

 

(1) 

Net of 15 percent withholding tax.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company elected not to declare a dividend and changed its frequency of dividend payments to half-yearly rather than quarterly.

Withholding tax on dividends and other distributions to shareholders of 15 percent became effective on April 1, 2012. The withholding tax, which was announced by the South African government on February 21, 2007, replaces the Secondary Tax on Companies.

Dividends are declared in South African cents. Dollar cents per share figures have been calculated based on exchange rates prevailing on each of the respective payment dates.

In addition to the cash dividend, an amount equal to the dividend paid to holders of E ordinary shares will be offset when calculating the strike price of E ordinary shares.

Each CDI represents one-fifth of an ordinary share and 100 GhDSs represents one ordinary share. Each ADS represents one ordinary share.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note S. Fair value measurements

The FASB ASC guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The Company utilizes the market approach to measure fair value. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.

The following table sets out the Company’s financial assets and (liabilities) measured at fair value, by level, within the hierarchy as at September 30, 2013 (in US Dollars, millions):

Items measured at fair value on a recurring basis

 

Description

   Level 1     Level 2      Level 3    Total  

Cash and cash equivalents

     786             786  

Marketable and non-marketable equity securities

     45       2           47  

$1.25 billion bonds

     (1,315           (1,315

Option component of convertible bonds

       —             —    

The Company’s cash equivalents are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices. The cash instruments that are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets are primarily money market securities. Due to the short maturity of cash, carrying amounts approximate fair values.

The Company’s marketable equity securities are included in Other long-term assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. They consist of investments in ordinary shares and collective investment schemes and are valued using quoted market prices in active markets and as such are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the marketable equity securities is calculated as the quoted market price of the marketable equity security multiplied by the quantity of shares held by the Company.

The Company’s non-marketable equity securities are included in Other long-term assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. They consist of investments in ordinary shares and were valued using the issue price obtained in a private equity raising which was completed during December 2012.

The Company’s $1.25 billion bonds are included in debt at fair value in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The bonds are valued using quoted market prices in an active market and as such are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the bonds is calculated as the quoted market price of the bond multiplied by the quantity of bonds issued by the Company.

The conversion features of convertible bonds were included as derivatives on the balance sheet. Such instruments were classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following inputs were used in the valuation of the conversion features of convertible bonds as at September 30:

 

     2013  

Market quoted bond price (percent)

     100  

Fair value of bond excluding conversion feature (percent)

     100  

Fair value of conversion feature (percent)

     —    

Total issued bond value ($ million)

     6.6  

The option component of the convertible bonds is calculated as the difference between the price of the bond including the option component (bond price) and the price excluding the option component (bond floor price).

An independent service provider pricing formation was used in the valuation of the option component of convertible bonds. The Company has internal controls in place to evaluate the observable market information used in calculating the bond floor price by the pricing service. In recalculating the bond floor price the Company evaluated that the pricing information obtained was accurate and complete. No adjustments were made to prices obtained from the independent pricing service.

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note S. Fair value measurements (continued)

 

 

     Nine months ended September 30,
2013
 
     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Items measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis

  
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, long-lived assets held and used in Continental Africa, with a carrying amount of $898 million were written down to fair value of $34 million, resulting in a loss, which is included in earnings for the period, of:      864  (1) 
In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 the carrying amount of the equity method investment in Société des Mines de Morila S.A. of $26 million were written down to fair value of $14 million, resulting in a loss, which is included in equity income in associates, of:      12  (2) 
The following estimates and assumptions were used by management to estimate fair value using the income approach:   

•      the gold price assumption represented management’s best estimate of the future price of gold. Long-term real gold price of $1,252 per ounce (2012: $1,584 per ounce) is based on a range of economic and market conditions expected to exist over the remaining useful life of the asset;

  

•      foreign currency cash flows were translated at estimated forward exchange rates and then discounted using appropriate discount rates for that currency;

  

•      The Company’s estimates of a range of factors, including its reserve and future production and cost levels, are premised on an extensive annual planning process (the last of which was completed at the end of 2012). The Company’s impairments were calculated using these most recent planning estimates from the end of 2012, along with adjustments to elements that are known. They do not include information from optimized mine plans, which are currently being prepared and will include measures to mitigate the effects of the recent decline in the gold price. Bearing in mind the assumptions made and the information used, these estimates of impairments necessarily contain a greater element of uncertainty than those traditionally completed at year-end;

  

•      variable operating cash flows are increased at local Consumer Price Index rates; and

  

•      cash flows used in fair value valuations were based on the life of mine plan.

  

(1)        the real pre-tax discount rate per reporting unit and asset group which ranged from 6.2 percent to 18.1 percent is commensurate with the risks involved which is consistent with the basis used in 2012. The risk factors considered were sovereign and mining risk factors which was based on the Company’s internal assessment of country risk relative to the issues experienced in Continental Africa. Project risk has been applied to cash flows relating to the deep level underground project;

  

(2)        the real pre-tax discount rate of 14.5 percent is commensurate with the risks involved which is consistent with the basis used in 2012. The risk factors considered were country risk which was based on the Company’s internal assessment of country risk relative to the issues experienced in Mali;

  
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company fully impaired and wrote-off certain assets (including goodwill and other intangibles) mainly in Continental Africa, the Americas and South Africa. See Note D. This resulted in a loss, which is included in earnings for the period, of:      1,278  
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company fully impaired its equity method investments in Société d’Exploitation des Mines d’Or de Sadiola S.A. and Thani Ashanti Alliance Limited. In addition, the Company impaired its listed associate Mariana Resources Limited, to fair value of $1 million. See Note N. This resulted in a loss, which is included in equity income in associates, of:      189  

The above items are summarized as follows:

 

     Fair value      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total gain/(loss)  

Description

   $      $      $      $      $  

Long-lived assets held and used

     34        —          34        —          (864

Long-lived assets fully impaired and written-off (including goodwill and other intangibles)

     —          —          —          —          (1,278

Associates and equity accounted joint ventures

     15        1        14        —          (201
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     49        1        48        —          (2,343
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

44


ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note T. Related party transactions

Agreement with Izingwe Property Managers (Proprietary) Limited

AngloGold Ashanti entered into an agreement (“Agreement”) with Izingwe Property Managers (Proprietary) Limited (“Izingwe Property”) under which Izingwe Property assists AngloGold Ashanti in the planning, design, development and construction of 200 units of housing in South Africa for employees of AngloGold Ashanti. Izingwe Property’s roles are those of development and project manager and main contractor. The terms of the Agreement, entered into on February 19, 2013, call for payments from AngloGold Ashanti to Izingwe Property in the amount of $6.7 million in consideration for Izingwe Property’s services. Mr. Sipho Pityana, a non-executive director of the Company, is Chairman and a 44 percent shareholder of Izingwe Holdings (Proprietary) Limited (“Izingwe”), AngloGold Ashanti’s BEE partner. Izingwe Capital (Proprietary) Limited, an associate company of Izingwe is the majority shareholder of Izingwe Property.

Note U. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information

AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc (“IOMco”), a 100 percent wholly-owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, has issued debt securities which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by AngloGold Ashanti Limited (being the “Guarantor”). Refer to Notes E “Debt” and P “Commitments and Contingencies”. IOMco is an Isle of Man registered company that holds certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s operations and assets located outside South Africa (excluding certain operations and assets in the United States of America and Namibia). The following is condensed consolidating financial information for the Company as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, with a separate column for each of AngloGold Ashanti Limited as Guarantor, IOMco as Issuer and the other subsidiaries of the Company combined (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). For the purposes of the condensed consolidating financial information, the Company carries its investments under the equity method. The following supplemental condensed consolidating financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note U. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)

 

Condensed consolidating statements of income

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

(unaudited)

(in US dollars, millions)

 

          AngloGold Ashanti
(the “Guarantor”)
    IOMco
(the “Issuer”)
    Other subsidiaries
(the  “Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries”)
    Consolidation
adjustments
    Total  

Sales and other income

        1,442       1       2,844       (152     4,135  

Product sales

        1,293       —         2,786       —         4,079  

Interest, dividends and other

        149       1       58       (152     56  

Costs and expenses

        1,189       1,660       4,588       (1,440     5,997  

Production costs

        794       —         1,675       —         2,469  

Exploration costs

        5       2       199       —         206  

Related party transactions

        (12     —         —         —         (12

General and administrative expenses/(recoveries)

        155       (16     75       (38     176  

Royalties paid

        10       —         87       —         97  

Market development costs

        2       —         3       —         5  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

        205       —         377       —         582  

Impairment of assets

        3       —         2,139       —         2,142  

Interest expense

        10       101       98       —         209  

Accretion expense

        9       —         21       —         30  

Employment severance costs

        41       —         32       —         73  

(Profit)/loss on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other

        (33     1,527       278       (1,402     370  

Non-hedge derivative loss/(gain) and movement on bonds

        —         46       (396     —         (350

Income/(loss) before income tax provision

        253       (1,659     (1,744     1,288       (1,862

Taxation (expense)/benefit

        (43     (4     202       —         155  

Equity loss in associates

        (163     (7     —         —         (170

Equity (loss)/income in subsidiaries

        (1,877     (1,364     —         3,241       —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss)/income

        (1,830     (3,034     (1,542     4,529       (1,877

Preferred stock dividends

        (33     —         (33     66       —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss)/income

        (1,863     (3,034     (1,575     4,595       (1,877

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

        —         —         14       —         14  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss)/income - attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

        (1,863     (3,034     (1,561     4,595       (1,863
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

        (2,225     (3,073     (1,610     4,669       (2,239

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

        —         —         14       —         14  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

        (2,225     (3,073     (1,596     4,669       (2,225
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note U. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)

 

Condensed consolidating statements of income

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

(unaudited)

(in US dollars, millions)

 

          AngloGold  Ashanti
(the “Guarantor”)
    IOMco
(the  “Issuer”)
    Other subsidiaries     Consolidation
adjustments
    Total  
              (the “Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries”)
     

Sales and other income

        1,792       1       3,381       (161     5,013  

Product sales

        1,649       —         3,306       —         4,955  

Interest, dividends and other

        143       1       75       (161     58  

Costs and expenses

        1,313       41       2,206       3       3,563  

Production costs

        843       —         1,518       —         2,361  

Exploration costs

        16       13       238       —         267  

Related party transactions

        (13     —         —         —         (13

General and administrative expenses/(recoveries)

        171       (10     54       (2     213  

Royalties paid

        32       —         110       —         142  

Market development costs

        3       —         3       —         6  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

        236       —         352       —         588  

Impairment of assets

        —         —         2       —         2  

Interest expense

        3       64       84       —         151  

Accretion expense

        8       —         16       —         24  

Employment severance costs

        5       —         3       —         8  

Loss/(profit) on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other

        9       (26     —         5       (12

Non-hedge derivative gain and movement on bonds

        —         —         (174     —         (174

Income/(loss) before income tax provision

        479       (40     1,175       (164     1,450  

Taxation expense

        (140     (4     (411     —         (555

Equity income in associates

        15       3       —         —         18  

Equity income/(loss) in subsidiaries

        590       473       —         (1,063     —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income/(loss)

        944       432       764       (1,227     913  

Preferred stock dividends

        (44     —         (44     88       —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income/(loss)

        900       432       720       (1,139     913  

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

        —         —         (13     —         (13
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income/(loss) - attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

        900       432       707       (1,139     900  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

        833       434       708       (1,130     845  

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

        —         —         (12     —         (12
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

        833       434       696       (1,130     833  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note U. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)

 

Condensed consolidating balance sheets

AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

(unaudited)

(in US dollars, millions)

 

     AngloGold Ashanti
(the “Guarantor”)
    IOMco
(the  “Issuer”)
    Other subsidiaries     Consolidation
adjustments
    Total  
         (the “Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries”)
     

ASSETS

          

Current Assets

     620       2,939       2,234       (3,229     2,564  

Cash and cash equivalents

     39       497       250       —         786  

Restricted cash

     1       —         35       —         36  

Receivables, inter-group balances and other current assets

     580       2,442       1,949       (3,229     1,742  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     1,831       —         3,794       —         5,625  

Acquired properties, net

     115       —         18       —         133  

Goodwill

     —         —         149       (3     146  

Other intangibles, net

     52       —         79       —         131  

Other long-term inventory

     —         —         126       —         126  

Materials on the leach pad

     —         —         489       —         489  

Other long-term assets and deferred taxation assets

     3,129       3,374       1,281       (6,228     1,556  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

     5,747       6,313       8,170       (9,460     10,770  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

          

Current liabilities including inter-group balances

     1,113       158       4,208       (4,183     1,296  

Other non-current liabilities

     47       —         259       (13     293  

Long-term debt

     25       3,036       542       —         3,603  

Deferred taxation liabilities

     476       —         408       1       885  

Provision for environmental rehabilitation

     116       —         582       —         698  

Other accrued liabilities

     —         —         27       —         27  

Provision for pension and other post-retirement medical benefits

     155       —         13       —         168  

Commitments and contingencies

     —         —         —         —         —    

Equity

     3,815       3,119       2,131       (5,265     3,800  

Stock issued

     13       5,352       935       (6,287     13  

Additional paid in capital

     9,062       606       221       (827     9,062  

Accumulated (deficit)/profit

     (4,006     (2,837     (3,630     6,467       (4,006

Accumulated other comprehensive income and reserves

     (1,254     (2     4,620       (4,618     (1,254

Total AngloGold Ashanti stockholders’ equity

     3,815       3,119       2,146       (5,265     3,815  

Noncontrolling interests

     —         —         (15     —         (15
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

     5,747       6,313       8,170       (9,460     10,770  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note U. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)

 

Condensed consolidating balance sheets

AT DECEMBER 31, 2012

(in US Dollars, millions)

 

     AngloGold  Ashanti
(the “Guarantor”)
    IOMco
(the  “Issuer”)
    Other subsidiaries     Consolidation
adjustments
    Total  
         (the “Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries”)
     

ASSETS

          

Current Assets

     1,178       3,128       3,764       (5,280     2,790  

Cash and cash equivalents

     98       537       257       —         892  

Restricted cash

     1       —         34       —         35  

Receivables, inter-group balances and other current assets

     1,079       2,591       3,473       (5,280     1,863  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     2,046       —         5,189       —         7,235  

Acquired properties, net

     141       —         607       —         748  

Goodwill

     —         —         209       (16     193  

Other intangibles, net

     53       —         59       —         112  

Other long-term inventory

     —         —         180       —         180  

Materials on the leach pad

     —         —         445       —         445  

Other long-term assets and deferred taxation assets

     4,875       4,506       1,098       (9,080     1,399  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

     8,293       7,634       11,551       (14,376     13,102  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

          

Current liabilities including inter-group balances

     1,510       1,614       4,586       (5,751     1,959  

Other non-current liabilities

     53       —         342       (16     379  

Long-term debt

     31       1,739       980       —         2,750  

Derivatives

     —         —         10       —         10  

Deferred taxation liabilities

     520       —         635       2       1,157  

Provision for environmental rehabilitation

     157       —         601       —         758  

Other accrued liabilities

     —         —         32       —         32  

Provision for pension and other post-retirement medical benefits

     196       —         13       —         209  

Commitments and contingencies

     —         —         —         —         —    

Equity

     5,826       4,281       4,352       (8,611     5,848  

Stock issued

     13       5,059       937       (5,996     13  

Additional paid in capital

     8,808       540       231       (771     8,808  

Accumulated (deficit)/profit

     (2,103     (1,318     (1,164     2,482       (2,103

Accumulated other comprehensive income and reserves

     (892     —         4,327       (4,327     (892

Total AngloGold Ashanti stockholders’ equity

     5,826       4,281       4,331       (8,612     5,826  

Noncontrolling interests

     —         —         21       1       22  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

     8,293       7,634       11,551       (14,376     13,102  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

49


ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note U. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)

 

Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

(unaudited)

(in US Dollars, millions)

 

          AngloGold Ashanti
(the “Guarantor”)
    IOMco
(the “Issuer”)
    Other subsidiaries
(the  “Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries”)
    Consolidation
adjustments
    Total  

Net cash provided by/(used) in operating activities

        263       (1,711     2,070       (66     556  

Net (loss)/income

        (1,863     (3,034     (1,575     4,595       (1,877

Reconciled to net cash provided by/(used) in operations:

               

(Profit)/loss on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other

        (50     1,527       286       (1,402     361  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

        205       —         377       —         582  

Impairment of assets

        3       —         2,139       —         2,142  

Deferred taxation

        39       —         (257     —         (218

Other non cash items

        1,649       879       590       (3,259     (141

Net decrease in provision for environmental rehabilitation, pension and other post-retirement medical benefits

        (21     —         (9     —         (30

Effect of changes in operating working capital items:

               

Net movement inter-group receivables and payables

        385       (1,108     723       —         —    

Receivables

        (1     —         39       —         38  

Inventories

        39       —         (159     —         (120

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

        (122     25       (84     —         (181

Net cash used in investing activities

        (320     (349     (789     —         (1,458

Increase in non-current investments

        —         (349     (118     —         (467

Net associates and equity accounted joint ventures loans repaid

        —         —         7       —         7  

Additions to property, plant and equipment

        (309     —         (701     —         (1,010

Interest capitalized and paid

        —         —         (5     —         (5

Expenditure on intangible assets

        (19     —         (31     —         (50

Proceeds on sale of mining assets

        —         —         7       —         7  

Proceeds on sale of investments

        6       —         65       —         71  

Proceeds on disposal of subsidiary

        2       —         —         —         2  

Reclassification of cash balances to held for sale assets

        —         —         (6     —         (6

Change in restricted cash

        —         —         (7     —         (7

Net cash generated/(used) by financing activities

        8       2,020       (1,298     66       796  

Repayments of debt

        (236     (250     (740     —         (1,226

Issuance of stock

        17       111       (128     —         —    

Proceeds from debt

        300       1,500       306       —         2,106  

Debt issue costs

        —         (34     —         —         (34

Dividends (paid)/received

        (73     693       (736     66       (50
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

        (49     (40     (17     —         (106

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

        (10     —         (15     —         (25

Cash and cash equivalents – January 1,

        98       537       257       —         892  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents – September 30,(1)

        39       497       225       —         761  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2013 are net of a bank overdraft of $25 million.

 

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Prepared in accordance with US GAAP

 

Note U. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)

 

Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

(unaudited)

(in US Dollars, millions)

 

          AngloGold Ashanti
(the “Guarantor”)
    IOMco
(the “Issuer”)
    Other subsidiaries
(the “Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries”)
    Consolidation
adjustments
    Total  

Net cash provided by/(used) in operating activities

        687       (524     1,211       (88     1,286  

Net income/(loss)

        900       432       720       (1,139     913  

Reconciled to net cash provided by/(used) in operations:

               

Loss/(profit) on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other

        13       (26     10       5       2  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

        236       —         352       —         588  

Impairment of assets

        —         —         2       —         2  

Deferred taxation

        36       —         99       —         135  

Other non cash items

        (1,015     (469     347       1,046       (91

Net increase in provision for environmental rehabilitation, pension and other post-retirement medical benefits

        2       —         21       —         23  

Effect of changes in operating working capital items:

               

Net movement inter-group receivables and payables

        577       (489     (88     —         —    

Receivables

        (27     —         (159     —         (186

Inventories

        (40     —         (160     —         (200

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

        5       28       67       —         100  

Net cash used in investing activities

        (751     (177     (891     —         (1,819

Increase in non-current investments

        (3     (197     (97     —         (297

Net associates and equity accounted joint ventures loans advanced

        —         —         (63     —         (63

Additions to property, plant and equipment

        (377     —         (758     —         (1,135

Acquisition of subsidiary and loan

        (335     —         —         —         (335

Interest capitalized and paid

        —         —         (8     —         (8

Expenditure on intangible assets

        (36     —         (16     —         (52

Proceeds on sale of mining assets

        —         —         4       —         4  

Proceeds on sale of investments

        —         20       73       —         93  

Cash of subsidiary acquired

        —         —         5       —         5  

Change in restricted cash

        —         —         (31     —         (31

Net cash (used)/generated by financing activities

        (235     926       (235     88       544  

Repayments of debt

        —         (200     (12     —         (212

Issuance of stock

        2       (99     99       —         2  

Proceeds from debt

        —         949       263       —         1,212  

Debt issue costs

        —         (21     (8     —         (29

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest

        —         —         (215     —         (215

Dividends (paid)/received

        (237     297       (362     88       (214
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

        (299     225       85       —         11  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

        4       —         (4     —         —    

Cash and cash equivalents – January 1,

        388       458       266       —         1,112  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents – September 30,

        93       683       347       —         1,123  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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REVIEW OF FINANCIAL AND OPERATING PERFORMANCE FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH US GAAP

In the following discussion; references to rands, ZAR and R are to the lawful currency of the Republic of South Africa, references to US dollars, dollar or $ are to the lawful currency of the United States, references to euro or € are to the lawful currency of the member states of the European Union participating in the Economic and Monetary Union, references to AUD dollars and A$ are to the lawful currency of Australia, references to BRL are to the lawful currency of Brazil, references to C$ are to the lawful currency of Canada and references to GHC or cedi are to the lawful currency of Ghana.

Introduction

AngloGold Ashanti’s operating results are directly related to the price of gold, which can fluctuate widely and is affected by numerous factors beyond its control, including its use as an investment, jewellery and industrial demand, expectations with respect to the rate of inflation, the strength of the US dollar (the currency in which the price of gold is generally quoted) and of other currencies, interest rates, actual or expected gold sales and purchases by central banks and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global or regional political or economic events, and production and cost levels in major gold-producing regions. In addition, the price of gold is often subject to sharp, short-term changes.

The current demand for and supply of gold may affect gold prices, but not necessarily in the same manner as current supply and demand affects the prices of other commodities. The supply of gold consists of a combination of new production and fabricated gold held by governments, public and private financial institutions, industrial organizations and private individuals. As the global gold production in any single year constitutes a small portion of the total potential supply of gold, short term variations in current production do not necessarily have a significant impact on the supply of gold or on its price. The shift in gold demand from physical demand to investment and speculative demand may exacerbate the volatility of gold prices.

Cost optimization and portfolio review

A process remains underway to improve efficiency across the business, to identify long-term savings in the Company’s direct and indirect cost base and to optimize capital expenditure. Mine plans are being adjusted and in some cases stockpiled inventories may be processed with a view to further reduce costs and improve cash flow.

In addressing corporate costs, headcount reductions have been made across the global employee base, including capital contractors and other service providers and indirect spend further rationalized.

Furthermore, previously announced initiatives are currently underway in an effort to realize cost savings. These initiatives seek to identify key interventions and core focus points on cost containment, and its principles are being implemented across the business. This approach was piloted at twelve global sites which were selected on the basis of being among the largest long-term producers in the Company. The project team has started its second round of visits to the balance of the group’s sites.

These initiatives were piloted in South Africa at Moab Khotsong and savings were identified through the deferment of projects and other cost saving opportunities which include, but were not limited to, energy optimization initiatives, reduction in consumable expenditure and optimization of underground locomotive fleets. In the Continental Africa region, the implementation of the initiatives continued during the quarter and is starting to deliver sustainable cost savings at both site and regional levels.

At Cerro Vanguardia in the Americas, initiatives were launched to realize efficiencies and production improvements including changes to underground mine design, extension of tyres’ operational life, optimization and stabilization of the carbon-in-leach plant and regeneration circuits.

The exit from exploration activities in 13 non-core countries is proceeding according to plan and should be largely complete by the end of the year. Negotiations around the sale of Navachab are still ongoing. However, there can be no assurance that a sale and purchase agreement will be entered into or that any sale transaction will be completed.

 

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Technology and innovation

During the third quarter of 2013, the Technology Innovation Consortium has made considerable progress in prototype development pertaining to the key technologies that will establish the base to mine all of the gold, only the gold, all the time, safely at AngloGold Ashanti’s deep-level underground mining operations:

Reef Boring (“Stoping”): In the third quarter, two double-pass holes and one single-pass hole were drilled with the Sandvik 660 millimeters diameter reamer at the TauTona test site. Changes to the machine and the drill cutter heads are expected to be ready for testing before the end of the year. The best performance to date with the 540 millimeters reamer for a single pass and double pass was 3.2 and 4.4 days, respectively. The performance times for the holes with the 660 millimeters Sandvik reamer were 3.4 and 4 days, respectively, both of which were double pass holes. Single pass drilling will be tested during the fourth quarter.

Ultra High Strength Backfill (“UHSB”): Thirteen holes have been filled as at September 30, 2013. Further enhancements to the batch mixing process, which focusses on increasing the mix volumes and reducing the preparation time of the UHSB has been the focal point for this quarter resulting in a prototype mixer and batch-plant concept. Stress monitoring instrumentation installed within the filled holes is producing real time data to evaluate the effectiveness of the UHSB assisted by closure meters installed in surrounding tunnels to determine the rock mass response to the effect of reef boring drilling.

Site Equipping: During the third quarter of 2013, site equipping, opening up and development of the future production sites in the CLR and VCR reefs at the TauTona mine has progressed according to schedule. The development of the reef drive on Kopanang is progressing according to schedule. Once complete, site equipping will commence. Equipping crews at Great Noligwa are continuing opening up operations after development of the reef drive commenced in September.

Machine Manufacturing: The design and manufacturing process for the first set of production of reef-boring machines is underway. The order for the manufacturing of the first Atlantis Mark III machine for medium reefs to be deployed to the TauTona mine has been placed and is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter in 2014. Design of the HPE reef borer and the Sandvik reef driller machines for narrow reefs are underway with orders to be placed by the end of the year, pending approval of the designs.

Wage negotiations

The Gold Sector wage negotiations were concluded after a short strike which affected only the Vaal River region of the South African operations. AngloGold Ashanti, with the rest of the gold companies represented by the Collective Bargaining unit of the Chamber of Mines, concluded a two-year wage agreement with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and the United Association of South Africa (UASA). The wage agreement included salary increases of between 7.5 percent and 8.0 percent in the first year effective from July 1, 2013 and an increase linked to South Africa’s Consumer Price Index in the second year, effective July 1, 2014. For the 2013 year, the increases are 8 percent for Category 4 and 5 employees (which include rock-drill operators) and 7.5 percent for the balance of the workforce. Living allowances were also increased.

Related party transactions

AngloGold Ashanti entered into an agreement (“Agreement”) with Izingwe Property Managers (Proprietary) Limited (“Izingwe Property”) under which Izingwe Property assists AngloGold Ashanti in the planning, design, development and construction of 200 units of housing in South Africa for employees of AngloGold Ashanti. Izingwe Property’s roles are those of development and project manager and main contractor. The terms of the Agreement, entered into on February 19, 2013, call for payments from AngloGold Ashanti to Izingwe Property in the amount of $6.7 million in consideration for Izingwe Property’s services. Mr. Sipho Pityana, a non-executive director of the Company, is Chairman and a 44 percent shareholder of Izingwe Holdings (Proprietary) Limited (“Izingwe”), AngloGold Ashanti’s BEE partner. Izingwe Capital (Proprietary) Limited, an associate company of Izingwe is the majority shareholder of Izingwe Property.

 

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Impact of exchange rate fluctuations

Production costs in all business segments are largely incurred in local currency where the relevant operation is located. US dollar denominated production costs and net income tend to be adversely impacted by local currency strength and favorably impacted by local currency weakness, assuming there are no other offsetting factors. AngloGold Ashanti’s financial results can be influenced significantly by the fluctuations in the exchange rate of the South African Rand, Brazilian Real, Australian Dollar and, to a lesser extent, the Argentinean Peso, Ghanaian Cedi and other local currencies against the US dollar.

During the first nine months of 2013, the value of the rand weakened by 18 percent against the US dollar (based on the average exchange rates of R9.45 and R8.04 during the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively).

During the first nine months of 2013, the value of the Australian dollar weakened by 5 percent against the US dollar (based on the average exchange rates of A$1.02 and A$0.97 during the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively). During the first nine months of 2013, the value of the Brazilian real weakened by 10 percent against the US dollar (based on the average exchange rates of BRL2.12 and BRL1.92 during the first nine months of 2013 and 2012, respectively).

Since September 30, 2013, the value of the rand has further weakened against the US dollar, exceeding R10 per US dollar. As at December 4, 2013, the rand traded at R10.39 to the US dollar.

 

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Operating review for the nine months ended September 30, 2013

Presented in the table below is selected operating data for AngloGold Ashanti for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The operating data gives effect to acquisitions and dispositions as of their effective dates:

 

Operating data for AngloGold Ashanti    Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013      2012  

Total gold production (000 oz)(1)

     2,876        3,084  

Capital expenditure ($ million)(1)(2)

     1,397        1,350  

 

(1) 

Including equity accounted joint ventures.

(2) 

Including noncontrolling interests.

Gold production

AngloGold Ashanti’s total gold production for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 decreased by approximately 200,000 ounces, or approximately 6 percent, to 2.88 million ounces from 3.08 million ounces produced in the same period in 2012.

At the South African operations, production was lower mainly at Mponeng, where the ore quality suffered as mining moved out of the higher grade areas and the addition of waste rock throughput diluted yield. As a result, production at the South African operations decreased by about 78,000 ounces during the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012.

In Continental Africa lower production of 145,000 ounces was recorded, mainly at Geita in Tanzania, due to the planned shutdown and replacement of the SAG Mill during the first quarter of 2013. At Obuasi, in Ghana, production was lower due to numerous operational challenges including ventilation issues and restricted availability of developed reserves.

In the Americas region, at Cripple Creek & Victor, lower production was recorded due to ore being placed further from the liner and ore containing less recoverable ounces in 2013.

At Sunrise Dam, in Australia, production was lower due to delays in mining the Crown Pillar combined with lower grades from the underground mine, decreasing from 203,000 ounces produced in the first nine months of 2012 to 173,000 ounces in the same period of 2013.

The reduction in gold production for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, when compared to the same period in 2012, was partially offset by increased production at Serra Grande, in the Americas region, due to the increase from 50 percent to 100 percent ownership effective July 1, 2012 which resulted in an increase of 44,000 attributable ounces over the same period in 2012. Gold produced in the Americas operations increased from 695,000 attributable ounces in 2012 to 739,000 attributable ounces in 2013. The reduction in gold production at the South Africa operations was partially offset by 63,000 ounces resulting from the gold production of First Uranium (Pty) Limited acquired on July 20, 2012.

Capital expenditures

Total capital expenditure of $1,397 million was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $1,350 million in the same period in 2012. This represented a $47 million, or 3 percent, increase from the same period in 2012. The increased capital expenditure during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 was primarily due to higher spending on growth related projects. In particular, capital expenditure during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was greater than in the same period in 2012 at Tropicana by $63 million, at the Kibali joint venture by $137 million and at Cripple Creek & Victor by $36 million, where the Company is either building new mines or expanding current ones. The increased expenditure was partially offset by a reduction of $56 million at Geita in Tanzania primarily due to lower levels of overburden being removed, $47 million at Iduapriem in Ghana mainly due to cost saving initiatives and $85 million in South Africa mainly due to the 18 percent weakening of the rand against the US dollar.

The Tropicana gold project, a joint venture between AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group NL poured its first gold on September 26, 2013 ahead of schedule and on budget. During the third quarter of 2013 construction was completed and the contractors demobilized from site, enabling the processing plant to be transitioned from construction to operations. The early production ramp-up is progressing satisfactorily with no material problems encountered.

At the Kibali project, a joint venture between state-owned Sokimo, AngloGold Ashanti and operator Randgold Resources, steady production ramp-up progress is in progress. The plant is formally in production and the aim of the project team is to achieve the ramp-up plan and to complete the balance of the oxide circuit during the fourth quarter of 2013.

In the Americas, the Mine Life Extension project at CC&V is progressing as per plan. The mill is scheduled for mechanical completion late in the third quarter of 2014 and commissioning/production ramp up in the fourth quarter of 2014, with full production scheduled to begin in 2015.

 

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Comparison of financial performance on a segment basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

The Company produces gold as its primary product and does not have distinct divisional segments in terms of principal business activity, but manages its business on the basis of different geographic segments. This information is consistent with the information used by the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker, defined as the Executive Committee, in evaluating operating performance of the Company and making resource allocation decisions.

Revenues

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     US dollar,           US dollar,        
     millions     Percentage     millions     Percentage  

Category of activity

        

Product sales

     4,079         4,955    

Interest, dividends and other

     56         58    
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total revenues

     4,135         5,013    
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Geographical area data

        

South Africa

     1,412       34     1,701       34

Continental Africa

     1,553       38     1,964       39

Australasia

     249       7     335       7

Americas

     1,098       26     1,243       25

Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries

     13       0     16       0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,325       105     5,259       105

Less: Equity method investments included above

     (190     (5 %)      (246     (5 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     4,135       100     5,013       100
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Assets

 

     At September 30,     At December 31,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)               
     US dollar,            US dollar,         
     millions      Percentage     millions      Percentage  

Geographical area data

          

Total segment assets

          

South Africa

     3,068        28     3,570        27

Continental Africa(1)

     3,581        33     4,752        36

Australasia

     1,129        11     1,007        8

Americas

     2,472        23     2,894        22

Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries

     520        5     879        7
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total segment assets

     10,770        100     13,102        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Includes Navachab of $143 million which have been classified as assets held for sale as at September 30, 2013.

 

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Comparison of financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

 

Financial performance of AngloGold Ashanti    Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Revenue

     4,135       5,013  

Cost and expenses

     5,997       3,563  

Taxation benefit/(expense)

     155       (555

Equity (loss)/income in associates

     (170     18  

Net loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     14       (13

Net (loss)/income - attributable to AngloGold Ashanti

     (1,863     900  

Comparison of financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

Revenues

Revenues from product sales and other income decreased by $878 million from $5,013 million in the first nine months of 2012 to $4,135 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, representing a 18 percent decrease over the period. This decrease was mainly due to the decrease in production volume of around 200,000 ounces, which resulted in a decrease in revenue of approximately $303 million. The average spot price of gold was $1,455 per ounce for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, $196 per ounce, or 12 percent, lower than $1,651 per ounce during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, which resulted in a further decrease in revenue of approximately $605 million. On December 4, 2013 the afternoon fixing price for gold on the London Bullion Market was $1,227. Substantially all product sales consisted of US dollar-denominated gold sales.

Total revenues from the South African operations decreased by $289 million to $1,412 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $1,701 million in the same period of 2012, mainly as a result of the decrease in the average spot price of gold, which resulted in a decrease in revenue of approximately $204 million. Revenue further decreased as a result of a decrease in production of 78,000 attributable ounces, which resulted in a decrease in revenue of approximately $113 million. The decrease in production, mainly at Mponeng, was primarily due the decrease of ore quality as mining has moved out of the higher grade areas and the addition of waste rock throughput has diluted yield.

Total revenues from the Continental Africa operations decreased by $411 million to $1,553 million from $1,964 million in 2012, mainly as a result of the decrease in the average spot price of gold, which resulted in a decrease in revenue of approximately $225 million. Revenue further decreased as a result of a decrease in production of 145,000 attributable ounces, which resulted in a decrease in revenue of approximately $211 million. The decrease in production was primarily due to a planned shutdown and replacement of the SAG Mill during the first quarter of 2013 at Geita in Tanzania.

Total revenues from the Australian operation at Sunrise Dam decreased from $335 million in first nine months of 2012 to $249 million in the same period of 2013. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in production, due to delays in mining the Crown Pillar combined with lower grades from the underground mine, from 203,000 ounces produced in the first nine months of 2012 to 173,000 ounces in the same period of 2013, which resulted in a decrease in revenue of approximately $43 million. The decrease in the average spot price of gold resulted in a decrease in revenue of approximately $40 million.

Total revenues from the Americas operations decreased from $1,243 million in the first nine months of 2012 to $1,098 million in the same period of 2013 mainly as a result of the decrease in the average spot price of gold, which resulted in a decrease in revenue of approximately $136 million. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in gold produced, from 695,000 attributable ounces in 2012 to 739,000 attributable ounces in 2013, which resulted in an increase in revenue of approximately $64 million. The increase in gold production was primarily due to the 100 percent ownership of Serra Grande effective July 2012.

 

 

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Production costs

Production costs increased from $2,361 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $2,469 million in the same period in 2013, which represents a $108 million, or 5 percent increase. The increase was primarily due to an increase in operational costs including labor, contractor costs and adjustments to inventory.

Labor costs increased from $876 million in the first nine months of 2012 to $920 million in the same period of 2013, which represents a $44 million, or 5 percent, increase. In particular, labor costs in Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Obuasi in Ghana and Siguiri in Guinea contributed to higher production costs. The increase in labor costs was primarily a result of annual salary increases.

Contractor costs for the Group increased from $404 million in the first nine months of 2012 to $469 million in the same period of 2013, which represents a $65 million, or 16 percent, increase. In particular, contractor costs at Sunrise Dam in Australia and Iduapriem in Ghana contributed to higher production costs. The increase in contractor costs was primarily a result of increased spending on the Tropicana project in Australia and annual salary increases.

Credits on gold inventory movements for the Group decreased from $69 million in the first nine months of 2012 to $1 million in the same period of 2013, which represents a $68 million increase in inventory costs. Inventory costs were higher in South Africa and Siguiri in Guinea compared to 2012.

These increases were partially offset by a $25 million decrease in fuel costs for power generation, in particular at Siguiri in Guinea and Geita in Tanzania, a $33 million decrease in labor costs in South Africa due to employee severances and by the weakening of local currencies against the US dollar.

Exploration costs

Exploration costs decreased from $267 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $206 million in the same period in 2013 due to a decreased level of expenditure driven by the sharp fall in the gold price.

General and administrative

General and administrative expenses decreased from $213 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $176 million in the same period in 2013, due to major cost cutting initiatives and rationalization.

Royalties

Royalties paid by AngloGold Ashanti decreased from $142 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012, to $97 million paid in the same period in 2013. Royalties paid were lower at the Geita mine in Tanzania Cerro Vanguardia in Argentina and South Africa as a result of lower spot prices of gold and decreased production levels. Royalties are predominantly calculated based on a percentage of revenues and are payable primarily to local governments.

Impairment of assets

Impairment charges increased from $2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $2,142 million in the same period in 2013. Impairments recorded in 2013 mainly related to the write-off of tangible and intangible assets in Continental Africa and the Americas. For more information refer to note D “Impairment of assets” to the condensed financial statements.

Interest expense

Interest expense increased by $58 million to $209 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $151 million recorded in the same period in 2012, mainly due to overall higher borrowing levels compared to 2012.

Accretion expense

Accretion expense increased from $24 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $30 million in the same period in 2013. Accretion relates to the unwinding of discounted future reclamation obligations to present values and increases the reclamation obligations to its future estimated payout.

Employment severance costs

Employment severance costs increased to $73 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $8 million in the same period in 2012. Employment severance costs recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 relate to retrenchments in the South Africa and Obuasi in Ghana in an effort to rationalize operations and includes $20 million relating to corporate retrenchment costs.

 

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Loss/profit on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other

In the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded a loss on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other of $370 million. The loss includes a write-down of ore stockpiles and materials on the leach pad to net realizable value in Continental Africa, indirect tax expenses and legal claims in Continental Africa and Brazil and once-off charges and fees relating to cancellation of certain debt facilities. The loss was partially offset by royalties from Newmont Mining Corporation (2009 sale of Boddington Gold mine) and Simmers & Jack Mines Limited (2010 sale of Tau Lekoa Gold mine).

In the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded a profit on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other of $12 million. The profit includes royalties from Newmont Mining Corporation (2009 sale of Boddington Gold mine) and a profit on the sale of AngloGold Ashanti-Polymetal Strategic Alliance to Polyholding Limited of $20 million, partially offset by indirect tax expenses and legal claims in Continental Africa, the United States of America and Brazil as well as a loss on disposal of land, equipment and assets, mineral rights and exploration properties.

Non-hedge derivative gain/loss and movement on bonds

Non-hedge derivative gain/loss

A gain on non-hedge derivatives of $32 million was recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to a gain of $70 million in the same period of 2012 relating to the use of non-hedging instruments. The gain on non-hedge derivatives recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was due to the fair value gain of the conversion features of convertible bonds and movements on other commodity contracts during the period. Non-hedge derivatives and movement on bonds recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 included:

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013      2012  
     (unaudited)      (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Gain on unrealized non-hedge derivatives

     23        4  

Fair value gain on option component of convertible bonds

     9        66  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     32        70  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Movement on bonds

 

     Nine months ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
     (in US Dollars, millions)  

Fair value gain on mandatory convertible bonds

     364       104  

Fair value loss on $1.25 billion bonds

     (46     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     318       104  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value movements on the mandatory convertible and $1.25 billion bonds relate to the ex interest NYSE closing price of these bonds.

    

Taxation benefit/expense

A net taxation benefit of $155 million was recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to a net expense of $555 million in the same period in 2012. Deferred tax benefit in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 amounted to $218 million compared to a deferred tax charge of $135 million in the same period in 2012 due primarily to the tax credits on impairments of assets and inventory write-down to net realizable value, partially offset by the reversal of deferred tax assets not considered recoverable in Ghana and North America. Charges for current tax in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 amounted to $63 million compared to $420 million in the same period in 2012. The lower current taxation in 2013 is mainly due to lower earnings resulting from increased operating costs, lower production and a decrease in the gold price.

Noncontrolling interests net loss/income

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests decreased from an income of $13 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to a loss of $14 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

 

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Net loss/income

Net loss of $1,877 million was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to a net income of $913 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease was primarily due to increased costs and expenses, mainly impairment of assets, and decreased revenue from product sales due to the decreased production as well as the decrease in the average spot price of gold, from $1,651 per ounce for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $1,455 per ounce for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The net loss attributable to AngloGold Ashanti (after allowing for non-controlling interests) amounted to $1,863 million for the nine months to September 30, 2013 compared to a net income of $900 million for the same period in 2012.

Liquidity and capital resources

Net cash provided by operating activities was $556 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013, a decrease of $730 million when compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $1,286 million for the comparable period in 2012. This was primarily as a result of higher costs and expenses, mainly impairment of assets, lower gold production and lower gold price in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 relative to the same period in 2012. Net cash outflow from operating working capital items amounted to $263 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to a net cash outflow of $286 million for the same period in 2012 mainly related to trade payables.

Investing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 resulted in a net cash outflow of $1,458 million compared to a net cash outflow of $1,819 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Additions to property, plant and equipment, which included capital expenditure, of $1,010 million compared to $1,135 million in the same period in 2012, were recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Contributions to associates and equity accounted joint ventures during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 of $394 million, included $347 million relating to the Kibali joint venture. The acquisition of First Uranium (Pty) Limited, for a cash consideration of $335 million, was included in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Financing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 resulted in an inflow of $796 million compared to an inflow of $544 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Cash outflows from loan repayments amounted to $1,226 million and included repayments of $250 million on the $1.0 billion five-year syndicated loan facility, $728 million relating to the repurchase of 99.1 percent of the 3.5 percent convertible bonds during August 2013 and $248 million relating to short-term loans. Debt issue costs amounted to $34 million and included $5 million paid on the $750 million syndicated bridge loan facility, $16 million paid on the $1.25 billion bonds issued on July 30, 2013, a premium of $11 million paid on the repurchase of the 3.5 percent convertible bonds and $2 million in convertible bonds tender offer costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Cash inflows from proceeds from loans in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 amounted to $2,106 million and included $304 million drawn down on the A$600 million syndicated loan to fund working capital requirements on the Tropicana project, $1.25 billion proceeds raised on the bonds issued in July 2013, $250 million drawn down on the $1.0 billion five-year syndicated loan facility and $302 million from short-term loans. The Company made dividend payments of $50 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $214 million for the same period in 2012.

As a result of the items discussed above, at September 30, 2013 AngloGold Ashanti had $761 million of cash and cash equivalents (net of a bank overdraft of $25 million) compared with $892 million at December 31, 2012, a net decrease of $131 million. Cash classified as restricted amounted to $66 million (Ghana, $25 million; South Africa, $16 million; and Australia, $25 million) at September 30, 2013, compared to $64 million (Ghana, $23 million; South Africa, $18 million; and Australia, $23 million) at December 31, 2012. At September 30, 2013, the Company had a total of $1,075 million available but undrawn under its credit facilities.

AngloGold Ashanti is currently involved in a number of capital projects. As at September 30, 2013, $640 million of AngloGold Ashanti’s future capital expenditure had been contracted for and another approximately $1,319 million had been authorized but not yet contracted for, as described in note P “Commitments and contingencies” to the condensed consolidated financial statements. AngloGold Ashanti intends to finance these capital expenditures from cash on hand, cash flow from operations, existing and new replacement credit facilities and long-term debt financing and, potentially if deemed appropriate, the issuance of equity and equity linked instruments.

Cash generated from operations is subject to operational, market and other risks. Distributions from operations may be subject to foreign investment and exchange control laws and regulations and the volume of foreign exchange that occurs in relation to AngloGold Ashanti operations in foreign countries. In addition, distributions from joint ventures are subject to the relevant board approval.

 

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Critical accounting policies

The preparation of AngloGold Ashanti’s financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. For a full discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies, please see “Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations – Critical accounting policies” and the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 and as at December 31, 2012 and 2011 and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012, which was filed with the SEC on April 26, 2013.

Recent accounting pronouncements - adopted and issued

For a description of accounting changes and recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects, if any, on the Company’s financial statements, see notes A “Basis of presentation” and B “Accounting developments” to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Contractual obligations

In addition to the contractual obligations disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 the Company made loan repayments of $250 million on the $1.0 billion five-year syndicated loan facility, $728 million relating to the repurchase of 99.1 percent of the 3.5 percent convertible bonds and normal scheduled loan repayments of $248 million. Cash inflows from proceeds from loans amounted to $2,106 million for this period and included $304 million drawn down on the A$600 million syndicated loan to fund working capital requirements on the Tropicana project, $1.25 billion proceeds raised on the bonds issued in July 2013, $250 million drawn down on the $1.0 billion five-year syndicated loan facility and $302 million from short-term loans.

For a further description and discussion of the Company’s outstanding debt as at September 30, 2013, see note E “Debt” to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

As at September 30, 2013, the estimated fair value of derivatives (the conversion features of convertible bonds) amounted to $nil million compared to negative $9 million at December 31, 2012.

Recent developments

On November 8, 2013, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Finance plc completed the optional redemption, as announced on October 9, 2013, of all of its outstanding 3.5 percent Guaranteed Convertible Bonds due 2014 (the “Bonds”). The Bonds were redeemed at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest up to but excluding the redemption date. The aggregate principal amount of the Bonds redeemed was $6.6 million. Pursuant to the terms of the trust deed governing the Bonds, the Bonds were cancelled upon redemption.

 

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Forward-looking statements

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, cost savings and other operating results, return on shareholders’ equity, productivity improvements, growth prospects and outlook of AngloGold Ashanti’s operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the achievement of project milestones, the completion and commencement of commercial operations of certain of AngloGold Ashanti’s exploration and production projects and the completion of acquisitions and dispositions, AngloGold Ashanti’s liquidity, capital resources and capital expenditures and the outcome and consequences of any potential or pending litigation or regulatory proceedings or environmental issues, are forward-looking statements or forecasts 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 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, political and market conditions, success of business and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions including environmental approvals and actions, 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 certain of these and other factors, refer to the prospectus supplement to AngloGold Ashanti’s prospectus dated July 17, 2012, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States on July 26, 2013. 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.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Date: December 5, 2013     By:   /s/ ME SANZ
    Name:   ME Sanz
    Title:   Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

 

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