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 2, 2011
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. 333-161634) and our Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-10990 and 333-113789) as amended, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed by us under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in each case as amended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: q
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: q No: x
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Yes: q 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: q No: x
Enclosures: | Unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and for each of the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and related managements 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, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions, except for share data) | ||||||||
Sales and other income |
4,845 | 3,821 | ||||||
Product sales |
4,791 | 3,791 | ||||||
Interest, dividends and other |
54 | 30 | ||||||
Cost and expenses |
3,226 | 3,624 | ||||||
Production costs |
2,151 | 1,877 | ||||||
Exploration costs |
196 | 157 | ||||||
Related party transactions |
(8 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
General and administrative |
207 | 150 | ||||||
Royalties |
142 | 96 | ||||||
Market development costs |
6 | 9 | ||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
583 | 514 | ||||||
Impairment of assets (see note D) |
14 | 32 | ||||||
Interest expense |
135 | 102 | ||||||
Accretion expense |
21 | 16 | ||||||
Employment severance costs |
10 | 14 | ||||||
(Profit)/loss on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other (see note F) |
(32 | ) | 33 | |||||
Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds (see note G) |
(199 | ) | 637 | |||||
Income from continuing operations before income tax and equity income in associates | 1,619 | 197 | ||||||
Taxation expense (see note H) |
(452 | ) | (127 | ) | ||||
Equity income in associates |
53 | 48 | ||||||
Net income |
1,220 | 118 | ||||||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
(32 | ) | (36 | ) | ||||
Net incomeattributable to AngloGold Ashanti |
1,188 | 82 | ||||||
Income per share attributable to AngloGold Ashanti common stockholders: (cents) (see note J) |
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Net income |
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Ordinary shares |
309 | 22 | ||||||
E Ordinary shares |
155 | 11 | ||||||
Ordinary sharesdiluted |
277 | 22 | ||||||
E Ordinary sharesdiluted |
143 | 11 | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares used in computation |
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Ordinary shares |
382,918,604 | 364,236,067 | ||||||
Ordinary sharesdiluted |
417,764,833 | 365,394,902 | ||||||
E Ordinary sharesbasic and diluted |
2,958,298 | 3,305,316 | ||||||
Dividend declared per ordinary share (cents) |
23 | 18 | ||||||
Dividend declared per E ordinary share (cents) |
12 | 9 |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
At September 30, 2011 | At December 31, 2010 | |||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||||
ASSETS |
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Current assets |
2,414 | 1,997 | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
1,075 | 575 | ||||||||||
Restricted cash |
38 | 10 | ||||||||||
Receivables |
280 | 298 | ||||||||||
Trade |
54 | 53 | ||||||||||
Recoverable taxes, rebates, levies and duties |
114 | 156 | ||||||||||
Related parties |
1 | 3 | ||||||||||
Other |
111 | 86 | ||||||||||
Inventories (see note C) |
847 | 792 | ||||||||||
Materials on the leach pad (see note C) |
97 | 91 | ||||||||||
Derivatives |
| 1 | ||||||||||
Deferred taxation assets |
76 | 214 | ||||||||||
Assets held for sale |
1 | 16 | ||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
5,811 | 5,926 | ||||||||||
Acquired properties, net |
781 | 836 | ||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles, net |
194 | 197 | ||||||||||
Other long-term inventory (see note C) |
54 | 27 | ||||||||||
Materials on the leach pad (see note C) |
367 | 331 | ||||||||||
Other long-term assets (see note M) |
1,029 | 1,073 | ||||||||||
Deferred taxation assets |
36 | 1 | ||||||||||
Total assets |
10,686 | 10,388 | ||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
952 | 1,004 | ||||||||||
Accounts payable and other current liabilities |
740 | 732 | ||||||||||
Short-term debt |
45 | 133 | ||||||||||
Short-term debt at fair value (see note E) |
2 | 2 | ||||||||||
Tax payable |
165 | 134 | ||||||||||
Liabilities held for sale |
| 3 | ||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities |
66 | 69 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt (see note E) |
1,688 | 1,730 | ||||||||||
Long-term debt at fair value (see note E) |
769 | 872 | ||||||||||
Derivatives |
78 | 176 | ||||||||||
Deferred taxation liabilities |
1,152 | 1,200 | ||||||||||
Provision for environmental rehabilitation |
546 | 530 | ||||||||||
Provision for labor, civil, compensation claims and settlements |
33 | 38 | ||||||||||
Provision for pension and other post-retirement medical benefits |
154 | 180 | ||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
| | ||||||||||
Equity |
5,248 | 4,589 | ||||||||||
Common stock |
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Share capital600,000,000 (2010600,000,000) authorized ordinary shares of 25 ZAR cents each. Share capital4,280,000 (20104,280,000) authorized E ordinary shares of 25 ZAR cents each. Ordinary shares issued 2011381,384,598 (2010380,769,139). E ordinary shares issued 20111,400,000 (20101,120,000) |
13 | 13 | ||||||||||
Additional paid in capital |
8,717 | 8,670 | ||||||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(2,770 | ) | (3,869 | ) | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (see note K) |
(884 | ) | (385 | ) | ||||||||
Other reserves |
36 | 37 | ||||||||||
Total AngloGold Ashanti stockholders equity |
5,112 | 4,466 | ||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests |
136 | 123 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity |
10,686 | 10,388 |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
1,951 | 541 | ||||||
Net income |
1,220 | 118 | ||||||
Reconciled to net cash provided by operations: |
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Loss on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other |
30 | 48 | ||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
583 | 514 | ||||||
Impairment of assets |
14 | 32 | ||||||
Deferred taxation |
182 | 97 | ||||||
Cash utilized for hedge book settlements |
| (1,550 | ) | |||||
Movement in non-hedge derivatives and bonds |
(199 | ) | 1,471 | |||||
Equity income in associates |
(53 | ) | (48 | ) | ||||
Dividends received from associates |
78 | 104 | ||||||
Other non cash items |
19 | 27 | ||||||
Net increase in provision for environmental rehabilitation, pension and other post-retirement medical benefits |
50 | 25 | ||||||
Effect of changes in operating working capital items: |
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Receivables |
(8 | ) | (98 | ) | ||||
Inventories |
(119 | ) | (126 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and other current liabilities |
154 | (73 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(1,103 | ) | (1,268 | ) | ||||
Increase in non-current investments |
(215 | ) | (120 | ) | ||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment |
(939 | ) | (623 | ) | ||||
Expenditure on intangible assets |
(6 | ) | | |||||
Proceeds on sale of mining assets |
12 | 67 | ||||||
Proceeds on sale of investments |
79 | 62 | ||||||
Cash outflows from derivatives purchased |
| (670 | ) | |||||
Proceeds on disposal of subsidiary |
9 | | ||||||
Loans receivable advanced |
(13 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||
Loans receivable repaid |
3 | | ||||||
Cash of subsidiary disposed |
(11 | ) | | |||||
Change in restricted cash |
(22 | ) | 23 | |||||
Net cash (used)/generated by financing activities |
(253 | ) | 916 | |||||
Repayments of debt |
(259 | ) | (1,318 | ) | ||||
Issuance of stock |
3 | 793 | ||||||
Share issue expenses |
| (16 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from debt |
106 | 2,040 | ||||||
Debt issue costs |
| (34 | ) | |||||
Cash outflows from derivatives with financing |
| (453 | ) | |||||
Dividends paid to common stockholders |
(89 | ) | (67 | ) | ||||
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests |
(14 | ) | (29 | ) | ||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
595 | 189 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
(106 | ) | 49 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalentsJanuary 1, |
586 | 1,100 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalentsSeptember 30, |
1,075 | 1,338 |
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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, 2011
(unaudited)
(In millions, except share information)
AngloGold Ashanti stockholders |
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Common stock | Common $ |
Additional paid $ |
Accumulated $ |
Accumulated $ |
Other reserves $ |
Noncontrolling $ |
Total $ |
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Balance - December 31, 2010 |
381,889,139 | 13 | 8,670 | (385 | ) | (3,869 | ) | 37 | 123 | 4,589 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
1,188 | 32 | 1,220 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Translation loss |
(436 | ) | (6 | ) | (442 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss on available-for-sale financial assets arising during the period, net of tax of $11 million (1) | (82 | ) | (82 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Release on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets during the period, net of tax of $nil million | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Realized loss in earnings on available-for-sale financial assets during the period, net of tax of $nil million | 18 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other comprehensive income |
(505 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Comprehensive income |
715 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share of equity accounted joint ventures other comprehensive income | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issues as part of Share Incentive Scheme |
594,092 | | 23 | 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issues in exchange for E Ordinary shares cancelled | 3,375 | | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
E Ordinary shares of common stock issued - Izingwe Holdings | 280,000 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issues transferred from Employee Share Ownership Plan to exiting employees | 17,992 | | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation expense |
14 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends |
(89 | ) | (13 | ) | (102 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance - September 30, 2011 |
382,784,598 | 13 | 8,717 | (884 | ) | (2,770 | ) | 36 | 136 | 5,248 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | Includes a decline in the fair value of International Tower Hill Mines Ltd (ITH) of $60 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, 2010
(unaudited)
(In millions, except share information)
AngloGold Ashanti stockholders |
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Common stock | Common $ |
Additional paid $ |
Accumulated $ |
Accumulated $ |
Other reserves $ |
Noncontrolling $ |
Total $ |
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Balance - December 31, 2009 |
362,974,807 | 12 | 7,836 | (654 | ) | (3,914 | ) | 37 | 128 | 3,445 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
82 | 36 | 118 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Translation gain |
100 | 2 | 102 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss on cash flow hedges removed from other comprehensive income and reported in income, net of tax of $32 million | 20 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gain on available-for-sale financial assets arising during the period, net of tax of $nil million | 18 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Release on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets during the period, net of tax of $2 million | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other comprehensive income |
136 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Comprehensive income |
254 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issues as part of equity offering (1) |
18,140,000 | 1 | 772 | 773 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issues as part of Share Incentive Scheme |
585,408 | | 22 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issues in exchange for E Ordinary shares cancelled | | | 12 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
E Ordinary shares of common stock cancelled - Izingwe Holdings | (280,000 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issues transferred from Employee Share Ownership Plan to exiting employees | 95,253 | | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation expense |
7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends |
(67 | ) | (37 | ) | (104 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance - September 30, 2010 |
381,515,468 | 13 | 8,653 | (520 | ) | (3,899 | ) | 37 | 129 | 4,413 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | On September 16, 2010, AngloGold Ashanti announced the placement of 18,140,000 ordinary shares at an issue price of $43.50 per American Depositary Share (ADR) resulting in total net proceeds of $773 million. |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
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, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.
The balance sheet as at December 31, 2010 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 Companys annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Note B. Accounting developments
Recently adopted pronouncements
Disclosures about the credit quality of financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses
In July 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (the Codification or ASC) guidance was issued for the disclosure of the allowance for credit losses and financing receivable modifications. The expanded disclosures include roll-forward schedules of the allowance for credit losses and enhanced disclosure of financing receivables that were modified during a reporting period and those that were previously modified and have re-defaulted. The new disclosure requirements are required for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Except for presentation changes, the adoption had no impact on the Companys financial statements.
Fair value measurements
In January 2010, the FASB ASC guidance for disclosures about fair value measurements was updated requiring level 3 disclosure details regarding separate information about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the reconciliation of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs. The disclosures related to Level 3 fair value measurements are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of the updated guidance had no impact on the Companys financial statements as the Company does not have Level 3 fair value measurements.
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note B. Accounting developments (continued)
Recently issued pronouncements
Goodwill impairment testing
In September 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance which simplifies how an entity tests goodwill for impairment. The guidance allows both public and nonpublic entities an option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. Under that option, an entity no longer would be required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines, based on that qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. The guidance also includes examples of the types of events and circumstances to consider in conducting the qualitative assessment. The amendments will be effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of the updated guidance to have a material impact on the Companys financial statements.
Presentation of comprehensive income
In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance for disclosures about comprehensive income. The guidance is intended to increase the prominence of other comprehensive income in financial statements. The main provisions of the guidance provide that an entity that reports items of other comprehensive income has the option to present comprehensive income in either one statement or two consecutive statements. The current option in US GAAP that permits the presentation of other comprehensive income in the statement of changes in equity will be eliminated. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and should be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company plans to adopt the two consecutive statement approach and does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Companys financial statements. In November 2011, the FASB issued a proposal to defer the requirement in the guidance to present reclassification adjustments for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income in both net income and other comprehensive income on the face of the financial statements.
Fair value measurements
In May 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance on fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. The requirements do not extend the use of fair value accounting, but provide guidance on how it should be applied where its use is already required or permitted by other standards within US GAAP. The update will supersede most of the FASB ASC guidance for fair value measurements, although many of the changes are clarifications of existing guidance or wording changes. The amendments are effective in the first quarter of 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of the updated guidance to have a material impact on the Companys financial statements.
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note C. Inventories
At September 30, | At December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
The components of inventory consist of the following: |
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Short-term |
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Metals in process |
187 | 184 | ||||||
Gold on hand (doré/bullion) |
55 | 77 | ||||||
Ore stockpiles |
398 | 324 | ||||||
Uranium oxide and sulfuric acid |
25 | 43 | ||||||
Supplies |
279 | 255 | ||||||
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944 | 883 | |||||||
Less: Materials on the leach pad(1) |
(97 | ) | (91 | ) | ||||
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847 | 792 | |||||||
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(1) | Short-term portion relating to heap leach inventory classified separately, as materials on the leach pad. |
At September 30, | At December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Long-term |
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Metals in process |
367 | 331 | ||||||
Ore stockpiles |
54 | 27 | ||||||
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421 | 358 | |||||||
Less: Materials on the leach pad(1) |
(367 | ) | (331 | ) | ||||
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54 | 27 | |||||||
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(1) | 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, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note D. Impairment of assets
Impairments are made up as follows:
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
South Africa |
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Impairment of abandoned shaft pillar development at TauTona |
9 | | ||||||
Write-off of mining assets at Savuka |
3 | 9 | ||||||
Impairment of Tau Lekoa (classified as held for sale in 2010) |
| 8 | ||||||
Continental Africa |
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Write-off of vehicles and mining equipment at Obuasi |
2 | | ||||||
Write-off of tailings storage facility at Iduapriem |
| 8 | ||||||
Write-off of vehicles and heavy mining equipment at Geita |
| 4 | ||||||
Americas |
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Write-off of mining assets at Serra Grande |
| 3 | ||||||
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14 | 32 | |||||||
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note E. Debt
The Companys outstanding debt includes:
Debt carried at amortized cost
Rated bonds
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, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Coupon rate |
Total offering |
Unamortized discount |
Accrued interest |
Total carrying value |
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% | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||
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10-year unsecured notes |
5.375 | 700 | (1 | ) | 17 | 716 | ||||||||||||||
30-year unsecured notes |
6.500 | 300 | (5 | ) | 9 | 304 | ||||||||||||||
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1,000 | (6 | ) | 26 | 1,020 | ||||||||||||||||
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At December 31, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Coupon rate |
Total offering |
Unamortized discount |
Accrued interest |
Total carrying value |
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% | (in US Dollars, millions) | |||||||||||||||||||
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10-year unsecured notes |
5.375 | 700 | (1 | ) | 8 | 707 | ||||||||||||||
30-year unsecured notes |
6.500 | 300 | (5 | ) | 4 | 299 | ||||||||||||||
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1,000 | (6 | ) | 12 | 1,006 | ||||||||||||||||
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Loan facilities
On April 20, 2010, 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 four year revolving credit facility with a syndicate of lenders. AngloGold Ashanti Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc and AngloGold Ashanti USA Inc. each guaranteed the obligations of the borrowers and other guarantors under the facility. Amounts may be repaid and reborrowed under the facility during its four year term. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company drew down $100 million and repaid $150 million under this facility.
Details of the revolving credit facility are summarized as follows:
At September 30, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate (1) | Commitment fee (2) |
Total facility |
Undrawn facility |
Total drawn facility |
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% | % | (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
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$1.0 billion revolving credit facility |
LIBOR + 1.75 | 0.7 | 1,000 | 1,000 | | |||||||||||||||
|
|
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1,000 | 1,000 | | ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
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At December 31, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest | Commitment |
Total | Undrawn | Total drawn | ||||||||||||||||
rate (1) | fee (2) | facility | facility | facility | ||||||||||||||||
% | % | (in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
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$1.0 billion revolving credit facility |
LIBOR + 1.75 | 0.7 | 1,000 | 950 | 50 | |||||||||||||||
|
|
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1,000 | 950 | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
(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. |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note E. Debt (continued)
Debt carried at amortized cost (continued)
FirstRand Bank Limited short-term loan facility (3)
During the first quarter of 2011, the Company repaid an amount of $99 million and terminated its short-term loan facility, entered into during November 2010, with FirstRand Bank Limited. The loan was ZAR based.
(3) | Outstanding amounts bear interest at a margin of 0.95 percent over the Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate (JIBAR). |
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 are convertible into ADSs at an initial conversion price of $47.6126. The conversion price is 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 mature on May 22, 2014. However, at any time on or after June 12, 2012 the Company has 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 gives notice of the redemption.
Upon the occurrence of a change of control of the Company, each convertible bond holder will have the right to require the Company to redeem its convertible bonds at their principal amount plus accrued interest thereon. If the convertible bond holder elects to convert its convertible bonds in connection with such change of control, the Company will pay a make whole premium to such convertible bond holder in connection with such conversion. The conversion price is subject to adjustment on occurrence of certain events, as described in the terms and conditions of the bonds.
The Company is separately accounting 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 is being accreted to interest expense using the effective interest method over the 5 year term of the bonds.
The convertible bonds and associated derivative liability (which has been accounted for separately) are summarized as follows:
At September 30, | At December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Convertible bonds |
||||||||
Senior unsecured fixed rate bonds |
650 | 630 | ||||||
Accrued interest |
9 | 3 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
659 | 633 | |||||||
|
|
|||||||
Convertible bond derivative liability |
||||||||
Balance at beginning of period |
176 | 175 | ||||||
Fair value movements on conversion features of convertible bonds |
(98 | ) | 1 | |||||
|
|
|||||||
Balance at end of period |
78 | 176 | ||||||
|
|
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
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. These bonds are convertible into a variable number of ADSs, ranging from 18,140,000 at a share price equal to or lesser than $43.50, to 14,511,937 at a share price equal to or greater than $54.375, each as calculated in accordance with the formula set forth in the indenture and subject to adjustment.
The mandatory convertible bonds contain certain embedded derivatives relating to change in control and anti-dilution protection provisions. 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 shareholders have authorized that the convertible bonds will be settled in equity and not have any cash settlement potential except if a fundamental change or conversion rate adjustment causes the number of ADSs deliverable upon conversion to exceed the number of shares reserved for such purpose, among other circumstances provided in the indenture, and therefore the Company has chosen to recognize the instrument, in its entirety, at fair value. Depending on the final calculated share price on the date of conversion, the liability recognized may differ from the principal amount.
Other convertible bonds that have been issued by the Company will only be settled in equity if future events, outside of the control of the Company, result in equity settlement and thus have a potential cash settlement at maturity that will not exceed the principal amount, in those circumstances the liabilities are recognized at amortized cost.
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 is recognized at a quarterly coupon rate of 6 percent per annum. Fair value adjustments are included in Non-hedge derivative loss and movement on bonds in the income statement. See note G.
The contractual principal amount of the mandatory convertible bonds is $789 million, provided the calculated share price of the Company is within the range of $43.50 to $54.375. If the calculated share price is below $43.50, the Company will recognize a gain on the principal amount and above $54.375 a loss. As at September 30, 2011, the actual share price was $41.36.
The mandatory 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 mandatory subordinated 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 mandatory convertible bonds are summarized as follows:
At September 30, | At December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Mandatory convertible bonds |
||||||||
Long-term debt at fair value |
769 | 872 | ||||||
Accrued interest included in short-term debt at fair value |
2 | 2 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
771 | 874 | |||||||
|
|
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note F. (Profit)/loss on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Impairment of investments (1) |
18 | | ||||||
Indirect tax expenses and legal claims (2) |
13 | 11 | ||||||
Mandatory convertible bonds underwriting and professional fees |
| 26 | ||||||
Black economic empowerment transaction restructuring costs for Izingwe Holdings (Proprietary) Limited |
7 | | ||||||
Loss on disposal of land, equipment and assets in South Africa, Continental Africa, Australasia and the Americas |
2 | 15 | ||||||
Impairment of other receivables |
1 | 8 | ||||||
Royalties received (3) |
(71 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Profit on disposal of the Companys subsidiary ISS International Limited (4) |
(2 | ) | | |||||
Mining contractor termination costs |
| 1 | ||||||
Net insurance claim recovery (5) |
| (15 | ) | |||||
Profit on disposal of investments |
| (6 | ) | |||||
Recovery on consignment inventory |
| (5 | ) | |||||
|
|
|||||||
(32 | ) | 33 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Taxation expense/(benefit) on above items |
13 | (4 | ) | |||||
(1) Impairment of investments include (see note M): |
||||||||
First Uranium Corporation (South Africa) |
16 | |||||||
Village Main Reef Limited (South Africa) |
2 | |||||||
(2) Indirect taxes and legal claims are in respect of: |
||||||||
Ghana |
5 | |||||||
Guinea |
7 | 5 | ||||||
Namibia |
1 | |||||||
Tanzania |
6 | |||||||
(3) Included in royalties received are royalties from Newmont Mining Corporation (2009 sale of Boddington Gold mine), Simmers & Jack Mines Limited (2010 sale of Tau Lekoa Gold mine) and the sale of AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limiteds interests in a royalty stream related to the Ayanfuri Mine to Franco Nevada Corporation for $35 million during June 2011. |
||||||||
(4) ISS International Limited (ISSI) was classified as held for sale effective November 3, 2010, after AngloGold Ashanti entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Institute of Mine Seismology for the disposal of ISSI. The sale was concluded on February 28, 2011. |
||||||||
(5) On May 22, 2009, an insurable event occurred at Savuka Gold Mine. The Company recovered $42 million from its insurers. Amounts received during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 included: |
||||||||
Business interruption recoveries |
(15 | ) | ||||||
Reimbursement of costs (included in Production costs) |
(16 | ) |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note G. Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss |
||||||||
(Gain)/loss on non-hedge derivatives |
(97 | ) | 585 | |||||
|
|
The net gain recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 relates to the fair value movements of the conversion features of convertible bonds and the warrants on shares.
During the latter part of 2010, the Company eliminated its gold hedge book. The final phase of the hedge restructuring was funded with proceeds from the equity offering and the three-year mandatory convertible bonds issued in September 2010, as well as cash from internal sources and debt facilities.
As a result of the accelerated cash settlement of the normal purchase and sale exempted (NPSE) contracts during July 2009, the FASB ASC guidance on derivatives and hedging necessitated a review of the continuing designation of, and accounting treatment for, the remaining NPSE contracts that were not part of the accelerated settlement. Management concluded, in accordance with the provisions of the FASB ASC guidance, to re-designate all remaining NPSE contracts as non-hedge derivatives and to account for such contracts at fair value on the balance sheet with changes in fair value accounted for in the income statement.
The effect of the NPSE re-designation in July 2009 and subsequent accounting for these contracts is stated below.
At September 30, | At December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Liability at beginning of period |
| 556 | ||||||
Fair value movements (recorded in non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss) |
| 131 | ||||||
Realized settlements |
| |
(687 |
) | ||||
|
|
|||||||
Liability at end of period |
| | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Movement on bonds |
||||||||
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Fair value (gain)/loss on mandatory convertible bonds |
(102 | ) | 52 | |||||
|
|
Fair value movements on the mandatory convertible bonds relate to the ex interest NYSE closing price as further discussed in Note E.
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note H. Taxation
The net taxation expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to a net expense for the same period in 2010, constitutes the following:
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Charge for current taxation (1) |
270 | 30 | ||||||
Charge for deferred taxation (2) |
182 | 97 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
452 | 127 | |||||||
|
|
|||||||
Income from continuing operations before income tax and equity income in associates |
1,619 | 197 |
(1) | The higher current taxation is mainly due to higher earnings and foreign exchange differences for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. |
(2) | The higher deferred taxation in 2011 mainly relates to the reversal of deferred taxation assets arising from the utilization of tax losses in South Africa, partly negated by the reversal of valuation allowances in North America due to the fulfillment of recognition requirements of FASB ASC guidance during the third quarter of 2011. Deferred taxation in 2010 included tax credits from the close out of the hedge book effected during the latter part of the year. |
Uncertain taxes
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
At September 30, | At December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Balance at beginning of period |
52 | 149 | ||||||
Additions for tax positions identified in prior years |
7 | 8 | ||||||
Reductions for tax positions identified in prior years |
| (113 | ) | |||||
Translation |
(10 | ) | 8 | |||||
|
|
|||||||
Balance at end of period (1) |
49 | 52 | ||||||
|
|
(1) | Unrecognized tax benefits which, if recognized, would affect the Companys effective tax rate. |
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||
The Companys 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, 2011, interest recognized and interest accrued amounted to: |
||||
Interest recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 |
5 | |||
Interest accrued as at September 30, 2011 |
11 |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
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 Companys Chief Operating Decision Maker, defined as the Executive Management team, in evaluating operating performance of, and making resource allocation decisions among, operations.
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Revenues by area |
||||||||
South Africa |
1,916 | 731 | ||||||
Continental Africa |
1,801 | 801 | ||||||
Australasia |
285 | 178 | ||||||
Americas |
1,109 | 440 | ||||||
Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries |
13 | 1 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
5,124 | 2,151 | |||||||
Less: Equity method investments included above |
(279 | ) | (244 | ) | ||||
Plus: Loss on realized non-hedge derivatives included above |
| 1,914 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Total revenues |
4,845 | 3,821 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Segment income/(loss) |
||||||||
South Africa |
725 | 521 | ||||||
Continental Africa |
709 | 359 | ||||||
Australasia |
34 | 98 | ||||||
Americas |
546 | 396 | ||||||
Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries |
(132 | ) | (176 | ) | ||||
|
|
|||||||
Total segment income |
1,882 | 1,198 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
The following are included in segment income/(loss): |
||||||||
Interest revenue |
||||||||
South Africa |
20 | 15 | ||||||
Continental Africa |
1 | 2 | ||||||
Australasia |
3 | 1 | ||||||
Americas |
4 | 7 | ||||||
Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries |
1 | 1 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Total interest revenue |
29 | 26 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Interest expense |
||||||||
South Africa |
4 | 3 | ||||||
Continental Africa |
| 4 | ||||||
Americas |
2 | 3 | ||||||
Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries |
129 | 92 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Total interest expense |
135 | 102 | ||||||
|
|
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note I. Segment information (continued)
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Equity (loss)/income in associates |
||||||||
South Africa |
(2 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
Continental Africa |
74 | 52 | ||||||
Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries |
(19 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||
|
|
|||||||
Total equity income in associates |
53 | 48 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Reconciliation of segment income to Net income - attributable to AngloGold Ashanti |
||||||||
Segment total |
1,882 | 1,198 | ||||||
Exploration costs |
(196 | ) | (157 | ) | ||||
General and administrative expenses |
(207 | ) | (150 | ) | ||||
Market development costs |
(6 | ) | (9 | ) | ||||
Non-hedge derivative gain/(loss) and movement on bonds |
199 | (637 | ) | |||||
Taxation expense |
(452 | ) | (127 | ) | ||||
Noncontrolling interests |
(32 | ) | (36 | ) | ||||
|
|
|||||||
Net incomeattributable to AngloGold Ashanti |
1,188 | 82 | ||||||
|
|
At September 30, | At December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Segment assets |
||||||||
South Africa (1) |
2,933 | 3,370 | ||||||
Continental Africa |
4,294 | 4,093 | ||||||
Australasia |
564 | 534 | ||||||
Americas |
2,449 | 2,170 | ||||||
Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries |
446 | 221 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Total segment assets |
10,686 | 10,388 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
(1) Includes the following which have been classified as assets held for sale: |
||||||||
Rand Refinery Limited |
1 | 1 | ||||||
ISS International Limited |
| 15 | ||||||
ISS International Limited was classified as held for sale in 2010. The sale was concluded effective February 28, 2011. |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note J. Income per share data
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per share (in US dollars millions, except per share data): |
||||||||
Ordinary shares undistributed income |
1,095 | 15 | ||||||
E Ordinary shares undistributed income |
4 | | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Total undistributed income |
1,099 | 15 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Ordinary shares distributed income |
89 | 67 | ||||||
E Ordinary shares distributed income |
| | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Total distributed income |
89 | 67 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
NumeratorNet income |
||||||||
Attributable to Ordinary shares |
1,184 | 82 | ||||||
Attributable to E Ordinary shares |
4 | | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Total attributable to AngloGold Ashanti |
1,188 | 82 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
In calculating diluted income per ordinary share, the following were taken into consideration: |
||||||||
Income attributable to equity shareholders |
1,184 | 82 | ||||||
Interest expense on convertible bonds |
53 | | ||||||
Amortization of issue cost and discount on convertible bonds |
23 | | ||||||
Fair value adjustment on convertible bonds included in income |
(102 | ) | | |||||
|
|
|||||||
Income used in calculation of diluted earnings per ordinary share |
1,158 | 82 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
Denominator for basic income per ordinary share |
||||||||
Ordinary shares |
381,471,126 | 363,135,881 | ||||||
Fully vested options(1) |
1,447,478 | 1,100,186 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares |
382,918,604 | 364,236,067 | ||||||
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares |
||||||||
Dilutive potential of stock incentive options |
1,321,614 | 1,158,835 | ||||||
Dilutive potential of convertible bonds(2) |
33,524,615 | | ||||||
Dilutive potential of E Ordinary shares |
| | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Denominator for diluted income per share adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares and assumed conversions |
417,764,833 | 365,394,902 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Weighted average number of E Ordinary shares used in calculation of basic and diluted income per E Ordinary share |
2,958,298 | 3,305,316 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
(1) Compensation awards are included in the calculation of basic 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. |
||||||||
The calculation of diluted income per common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 did not assume the effect of the following number of shares as their effects are anti-dilutive: |
||||||||
(2) 2010: Issuable upon the exercise of convertible bonds |
15,384,615 |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note K. Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related taxation, consists of the following:
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Opening balance |
(385 | ) | (654 | ) | ||||
Translation (loss)/gain |
(436 | ) | 100 | |||||
Financial instruments |
(63 | ) | 34 | |||||
|
|
|||||||
Total accumulated other comprehensive income |
(884 | ) | (520 | ) | ||||
|
|
Total accumulated other comprehensive income includes the following:
At September 30, | At December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Net cumulative loss in respect of cash flow hedges, net of tax |
(2 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Total gains in respect of available for sale financial assets, net of tax |
28 | 89 | ||||||
Total losses in respect of available for sale financial assets, net of tax |
(2 | ) | |
Comprehensive income consists of the following:
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Net income |
1,220 | 118 | ||||||
Translation (loss)/gain |
(442 | ) | 102 | |||||
Financial instruments |
(63 | ) | 34 | |||||
|
|
|||||||
Total comprehensive income |
715 | 254 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Total comprehensive income attributable to: |
||||||||
AngloGold Ashanti |
689 | 216 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interests |
26 | 38 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
715 | 254 | |||||||
|
|
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
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, | ||||||||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Pension benefits |
Other benefits |
Pension benefits |
Other benefits |
|||||||||||||
Service cost |
5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Interest cost |
17 | 11 | 14 | 10 | ||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets |
(22 | ) | | (19 | ) | | ||||||||||
|
|
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Net periodic benefit cost |
| 12 | | 11 | ||||||||||||
|
|
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Employer contributions |
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(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Expected contribution for 2011 (1) |
7 | |||||||||||||||
Actual contribution for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 |
7 |
(1) | The Companys expected contribution to its pension plan in 2011 as disclosed in the Companys Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2010. |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note M. Other long-term assets
At September 30, | At December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Investments in associates - unlisted |
5 | 7 | ||||||
Investments in associates - listed |
6 | 3 | ||||||
Investments in equity accounted joint ventures |
661 | 601 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||
Carrying value of equity method investments |
672 | 611 | ||||||
Investment in marketable equity securities - available for sale |
90 | 124 | ||||||
Investment in marketable debt securities - held to maturity |
8 | 13 | ||||||
Investment in non-marketable assets - held to maturity |
2 | 2 | ||||||
Cost method investment |
9 | 9 | ||||||
Investment in non-marketable debt securities - held to maturity |
84 | 89 | ||||||
Restricted cash |
22 | 33 | ||||||
Other non-current assets |
142 | 192 | ||||||
|
|
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1,029 | 1,073 | |||||||
|
|
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Investments in associates |
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company fully impaired its investment in Orpheo (Proprietary) Limited. An impairment loss of $2 million (net of tax of $nil million) was recognized and the impairment loss is reflected in equity income in associates for 2011. | ||||||||
Investment in marketable equity securities - available for sale |
||||||||
Available for sale investments in marketable equity securities consists of investments in ordinary shares. | ||||||||
Cost |
53 | 35 | ||||||
Gross unrealized gains |
39 | 89 | ||||||
Gross unrealized losses |
(2 | ) | | |||||
|
|
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Fair value (net carrying value) |
90 | 124 | ||||||
|
|
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Investments in marketable equity securities includes an acquisition on July 22, 2011 of 47,065,916 shares (or approximately 19.79 percent) in First Uranium Corporation (First Uranium), a Canadian incorporated company, at a price of CAD0.60 per share ($0.64 per share), representing aggregate consideration of $30 million. | ||||||||
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Other-than-temporary impairments recognized. See note F. (1) |
18 | | ||||||
Proceeds on disposal of available for sale securities (2) |
2 | 9 | ||||||
The Company holds various equities as strategic investments in gold exploration companies. Five 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. | ||||||||
(1) Impairments relating to available for sale investments in marketable equity securities included: |
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First Uranium Corporation (South Africa) |
16 | | ||||||
Village Main Reef Limited (South Africa) |
2 | | ||||||
The impairments resulted in a transfer of fair value adjustments previously included in accumulated other comprehensive income to the income statement. |
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(2) During 2011 and 2010, the Company disposed of certain equity investments held by the Environmental Rehabilitation Trust Fund and its shares held in Red 5 Limited, respectively. |
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Reclassification of fair value adjustments to the income statement |
1 | (6 | ) | |||||
Related taxation |
| 2 |
22
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note M. Other long-term assets (continued)
The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Companys 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, 2011 |
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Aggregate fair value of investments with unrealized losses |
8 | | 8 | |||||||||
Aggregate unrealized losses |
(2 | ) | | (2 | ) | |||||||
At December 31, 2010 |
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Aggregate fair value of investments with unrealized losses |
4 | | 4 | |||||||||
Aggregate unrealized losses |
| | |
At September 30, | At December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Investment in marketable debt securities - held to maturity | 8 | 13 | ||||||
Investments in marketable debt securities represent held to maturity government bonds held by the Environmental Rehabilitation Trust Fund with a total fair value of $10 million (2010: $14 million) and gross unrealized gains of $2 million (2010: $1 million). | ||||||||
Investment in non-marketable assets - held to maturity | 2 | 2 | ||||||
Investments in non-marketable assets represent secured loans and receivables secured by pledge of assets. | ||||||||
Cost method investment | 9 | 9 | ||||||
The cost method investment mainly represent shares held in XDM Resources Limited. (3) | ||||||||
Investment in non-marketable debt securities - held to maturity | 84 | 89 | ||||||
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, 2011 the contractual maturities of debt securities were as follows: | ||||||||
Marketable debt securities | ||||||||
Three to seven years | 8 | |||||||
|
|
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Non-marketable debt securities | ||||||||
Less than one year | 84 | |||||||
|
|
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Restricted cash | 22 | 33 | ||||||
Restricted cash represent cash balances held by Environmental Rehabilitation Trust Fund and Environmental Protection Bond. | ||||||||
Financing receivables | ||||||||
Loans of $19 million (2010: $8 million) are included in other long-term assets and loans of $1 million (2010: $nil million) are included in other debtors. There are no allowances for credit losses relating to these loans. Credit quality of loans is monitored on an ongoing basis. |
(3) | The fair value is not estimated as there are no identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment and it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of the investment. |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note N. 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 board 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. The ineffective portion of cash flow hedges recognized in (gain)/loss on non-hedge derivatives in the income statement during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $nil million (2010: $nil million). As at September 30, 2011, 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, 2011 are expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized as an adjustment to depreciation expense until 2017.
A gain on non-hedge derivatives of $97 million was recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 (2010: loss of $585 million). See note G Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss 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 historically utilized derivatives as part of its hedging of the risk. In order to provide financial exposure to the rising spot price of gold and the potential for enhanced cash-flow generation the Company completed its final tranche of the hedge buy-back program during 2010 and settled all forward gold and foreign exchange contracts that had been used by the Company in the past to manage those risks. At September 30, 2011, there were no net forward sales contracts, net call options sold and net put options sold.
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note N. Financial and derivative instruments (continued)
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 Companys 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, 2011, 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, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note N. 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, 2011 amounts to $182 million. Credit risk exposure netted by open derivative positions with counterparts was $nil million as at September 30, 2011. No set-off is applied to balance sheet amounts due to the different maturity profiles of assets and liabilities.
The fair value of derivative assets and liabilities reflects non-performance risk relating to the counterparts and the Company, respectively, as at September 30, 2011.
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 Companys financial instruments, as measured at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, are as follows (assets (liabilities)):
September 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | |||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Carrying | |||||||||||||||
amount | Fair Value | amount | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
1,075 | 1,075 | 575 | 575 | ||||||||||||
Restricted cash |
60 | 60 | 43 | 43 | ||||||||||||
Short-term debt |
(45 | ) | (45 | ) | (133 | ) | (133 | ) | ||||||||
Short-term debt at fair value |
(2 | ) | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||
Long-term debt |
(1,688 | ) | (1,824 | ) | (1,730 | ) | (2,059 | ) | ||||||||
Long-term debt at fair value |
(769 | ) | (769 | ) | (872 | ) | (872 | ) | ||||||||
Derivatives |
(78 | ) | (78 | ) | (175 | ) | (175 | ) | ||||||||
Marketable equity securitiesavailable for sale |
90 | 90 | 124 | 124 | ||||||||||||
Marketable debt securitiesheld to maturity |
8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | ||||||||||||
Non-marketable assetsheld to maturity |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Non-marketable debt securitiesheld to maturity |
84 | 84 | 89 | 89 |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note N. 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 debt
The mandatory convertible 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) are 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. The cost method investment is carried at cost. There is no active market for the investment and the fair value cannot be reliably measured.
Fair value of the derivative assets/(liabilities) split by accounting designation
At September 30, 2011 | ||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||
Balance Sheet location | Non-hedge accounted |
Total | ||||||||
|
||||||||||
Warrants on shares | Current assets - derivatives | | | |||||||
|
||||||||||
|
||||||||||
Total derivatives | | | ||||||||
At September 30, 2011 | ||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||
Balance Sheet location | Non-hedge accounted |
Total | ||||||||
|
||||||||||
Option component of convertible bonds | Non-current liabilities - derivatives | (78 | ) | (78 | ) | |||||
|
||||||||||
Total derivatives |
(78 | ) | (78 | ) | ||||||
|
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note N. Financial and derivative instruments (continued)
Fair value of the derivative assets/(liabilities) split by accounting designation
At December 31, 2010 | ||||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||||
Assets |
||||||||||||
Balance Sheet location | Non-hedge accounted |
Total | ||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
Warrants on shares |
Current assets - derivatives | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
Total derivatives |
1 | 1 | ||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
At December 31, 2010 | ||||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||||
Liabilities |
||||||||||||
Balance Sheet location | Non-hedge accounted |
Total | ||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
Option component of convertible bonds |
Non-current liabilities - derivatives | (176 | ) | (176 | ) | |||||||
|
|
|||||||||||
Total derivatives |
(176 | ) | (176 | ) | ||||||||
|
|
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note N. Financial and derivative instruments (continued)
Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds recognized
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||
Location of (gain)/loss in income | ||||||||||
Realized |
||||||||||
Forward sales type agreements - commodity | Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | | 336 | |||||||
Option contracts - commodity | Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | | 1,555 | |||||||
Forward sales agreements - currency | Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | | 11 | |||||||
Option contracts - currency | Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | | (3 | ) | ||||||
Interest rate swaps - gold | Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | | 15 | |||||||
|
|
|||||||||
| 1,914 | |||||||||
Unrealized |
||||||||||
Forward sales type agreements - commodity | Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | | 150 | |||||||
Option contracts - commodity | Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | | (1,430 | ) | ||||||
Interest rate swaps - gold | Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | | (13 | ) | ||||||
Option component of convertible bonds | Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | (98 | ) | (40 | ) | |||||
Warrants on shares | Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | 1 | 4 | |||||||
Fair value movement on mandatory convertible bonds | Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | (102 | ) | 52 | ||||||
|
|
|||||||||
(199 | ) | (1,277 | ) | |||||||
|
|
|||||||||
Non-hedge derivative (gain)/loss and movement on bonds | (199 | ) | 637 | |||||||
|
|
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note N. Financial and derivative instruments (continued)
Other comprehensive income
Nine months ended September 30, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash flow hedges, before taxation |
Cash flow hedges removed from equity, before taxation |
Hedge ineffectiveness, before taxation | ||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||
Gain/(loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (effective portion) |
Location of (gain)/loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income (effective portion) |
Amount of (gain)/loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income (effective portion) |
Location of (gain)/loss recognized in income (ineffective portion) |
Amount of (gain)/loss recognized in income (ineffective portion) |
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|
||||||||||||||||
Forward sales agreements - commodity |
| Product sales | | Non-hedge derivatives (gain)/loss and movement on bonds |
| |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| | | ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income
Nine months ended September 30, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash flow hedges, before taxation |
Cash flow hedges removed from equity, before taxation |
Hedge ineffectiveness, before taxation | ||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||
Gain/(loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (effective portion) |
Location of (gain)/loss reclassified from other comprehensive income into income (effective portion) |
Amount of (gain)/loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income (effective portion) |
Location of (gain)/loss recognized in income (ineffective portion) |
Amount of (gain)/loss recognized in income (ineffective portion) |
||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||
Forward sales type agreements - commodity |
| Product sales | 52 | Non-hedge derivatives (gain)/loss and movement on bonds |
| |||||||||||
|
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|
|
|
|
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| 52 | | ||||||||||||||
|
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|
|
|
|
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note N. Financial and derivative instruments (continued)
Other comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive income as of January 1, 2011 |
Changes in fair 2011 |
Reclassification adjustments |
Accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2011 |
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$ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||
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, 2010 |
|
|
Changes in fair value and other movements recognized in 2010 |
|
|
Reclassification adjustments |
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2010 |
| |||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as |
||||||||||||||||
Gold sales |
(52 | ) | | 52 | | |||||||||||
Capital expenditure |
(3 | ) | | | (3 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||
Before tax totals |
(55 | ) | | 52 | (3 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||
After tax totals |
(22 | ) | | 20 | (2 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note O. Commitments and contingencies
Capital expenditure commitments:
At September 30, | ||||
2011 | ||||
(unaudited | ) | |||
(in US Dollars, millions | ) | |||
Contracts for capital expenditure |
286 | |||
Authorized by the directors but not yet contracted for |
1,237 | |||
|
|
|||
1,523 |
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, | ||||
|
|
|||
2011 | ||||
(unaudited | ) | |||
(in US Dollars, millions | ) | |||
Contingent liabilities |
||||
Groundwater pollution (1) |
| |||
Deep groundwater pollution - South Africa (2) |
| |||
Sales tax on gold deliveries - Brazil (3) |
84 | |||
Other tax disputes - Brazil (4) |
35 | |||
Indirect taxes - Ghana (5) |
11 | |||
Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act (ODMWA) litigation (6) |
| |||
Contingent assets |
||||
Royalty - Boddington Gold Mine (7) |
| |||
Royalty - Tau Lekoa Gold Mine (8) |
| |||
Financial guarantees |
||||
Oro Group surety (9) |
12 | |||
AngloGold Ashanti USA reclamation bonds (10) |
101 | |||
AngloGold Ashanti environmental guarantees (11) |
148 | |||
Guarantee provided for revolving credit facility (12) |
| |||
Guarantee provided for mandatory convertible bonds (13) |
791 | |||
Guarantee provided for rated bonds (14) |
1,026 | |||
Guarantee provided for convertible bonds (15) |
742 | |||
Hedging guarantees |
||||
Gold delivery guarantees (16) |
| |||
Ashanti Treasury Services Limited (ATS) hedging guarantees (17) |
| |||
Geita Management Company Limited (GMC) hedging guarantees (18) |
| |||
|
|
|||
2,950 | ||||
|
|
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note O. Commitments and contingencies (continued)
(1) Ground water pollution |
||||
The Company has identified groundwater contamination plumes at certain of its operations, which have occurred primarily as a result of seepage from mine residue stockpiles. 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 improvement in some instances. Furthermore, literature reviews, field trials and base line modeling techniques suggest, but are 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 ground water pollution - South Africa |
||||
The Company has identified a flooding and future pollution risk posed by deep groundwater in the Klerksdorp and Far West Rand gold fields. Various studies have been undertaken by AngloGold Ashanti 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, 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, | ||||
2011 | ||||
(unaudited) | ||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||
(3) Sales tax on gold deliveries - Brazil |
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Mineração Serra Grande S.A. (MSG) received two tax assessments from the State of Goiás related to payments of sales taxes on gold deliveries for export. AngloGold Ashanti Córrego do Sitío Mineração S.A. manages the operation. In November 2006, the administrative councils second chamber ruled in favor of MSG and fully cancelled the tax liability related to the first period. In July 2011, the administrative councils 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. The Company believes both assessments are in violation of federal legislation on sales taxes. |
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The Companys attributable share of the assessments are as follows: |
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First assessment |
52 | |||
Second assessment |
32 | |||
|
|
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84 | ||||
(4) Other tax disputes - Brazil |
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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 Companys appeal against the assessment. The Company is now appealing the dismissal of the case. The Companys attributable share of the assessment is approximately: |
9 | |||
Subsidiaries of the Company in Brazil are involved in various 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: |
26 | |||
|
|
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35 | ||||
(5) Indirect taxes - Ghana |
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AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited received a tax assessment during September 2009 in respect of the 2006, 2007 and 2008 tax years following an audit by the tax authorities related to indirect taxes on various items. Management is of the opinion that the indirect taxes are not payable and the Company has lodged an objection. |
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The assessment is approximately: |
11 |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note O. Commitments and contingencies (continued)
(6) ODMWA litigation |
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The case of Mr Thembekile Mankayi was heard in the High Court of South Africa in June 2008, and an appeal heard in the Supreme Court of Appeals in 2010. In both instances judgment was awarded in favor of AngloGold Ashanti Limited. A further appeal that was lodged by Mr Mankayi was heard in the Constitutional Court in 2010. Judgment in the Constitutional Court was handed down on March 3, 2011. |
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Following the judgment, Mr Mankayis executor may proceed with his case in the High Court. This will comprise, amongst others, providing evidence showing that Mr Mankayi contracted silicosis as a result of negligent conduct on the part of AngloGold Ashanti. |
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The Company will defend the case and any subsequent claims on their merits. Should other individuals or groups lodge similar claims, these too would be defended by the Company and adjudicated by the courts on their merits. In view of the limitation of current information for the estimation of a possible liability, no reasonable estimate can be made for this possible obligation. |
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At September 30, | ||||
2011 | ||||
(unaudited) | ||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||
(7) Royalty - Boddington Gold Mine |
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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 Mines 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. |
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Details of the royalty are as follows: |
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Total royalties received and receivable to date. |
35 | |||
(8) Royalty - Tau Lekoa Gold Mine |
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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 and 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. |
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Royalties received in cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. |
3 | |||
(9) Oro Group surety |
12 | |||
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. |
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(10) AngloGold Ashanti USA reclamation bonds |
101 | |||
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. |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note O. Commitments and contingencies (continued)
At September 30, | ||||||
2011 | ||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||
(11) |
AngloGold Ashanti environmental guarantees | 148 | ||||
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. | ||||||
(12) |
Guarantee provided for revolving credit facility | |||||
AngloGold Ashanti Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc and AngloGold Ashanti USA Incorporated, as guarantors, have each guaranteed all payments and other obligations of the borrowers and the other guarantors under the $1.0 billion four year revolving credit facility. | ||||||
The total amount outstanding under this facility as at September 30, 2011 amounted to: | | |||||
(13) |
Guarantee provided for mandatory convertible bonds | 791 | ||||
AngloGold Ashanti Limited has fully and unconditionally guaranteed all payments and other obligations of AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Finance plc regarding the issued $789 million 6 percent mandatory convertible bonds due 2013. | ||||||
(14) |
Guarantee provided for rated bonds | 1,026 | ||||
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. | ||||||
(15) |
Guarantee provided for convertible bonds | 742 | ||||
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. | ||||||
(16) |
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, 2011 the Company had no open gold hedge contracts. | ||||||
(17) |
ATS hedging guarantees | | ||||
The Company together with its wholly-owned subsidiary AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc has provided guarantees to several counterpart banks for the hedging commitments of its wholly-owned subsidiary ATS. The maximum potential amount of future payments is all moneys due, owing or incurred by ATS under or pursuant to the hedging agreements. At September 30, 2011 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, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note O. Commitments and contingencies (continued)
At September 30, | ||||
2011 | ||||
(unaudited) | ||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||
(18) GMC hedging guarantees |
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The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc have issued hedging guarantees to several counterpart banks in which they have guaranteed the due performance by GMC of its obligations under or pursuant to the hedging agreements entered into by GMC, and to the payment of all money owing or incurred by GMC as and when due. The maximum potential amount of future payments is all moneys due, owing or incurred by GMC under or pursuant to the hedging agreements. At September 30, 2011 the Company had no open gold hedge contracts. |
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Vulnerability from concentrations |
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There is a concentration of risk in respect of recoverable value added tax and fuel duties from the Tanzanian government. The outstanding amounts have been discounted to their present value at a rate of 7.82 percent. |
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The recoverable value added tax and fuel duties are summarized as follows: |
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Recoverable value added tax due to the Company |
44 | |||
Recoverable fuel duties due to the Company (1) |
73 | |||
(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, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note P. Share incentive scheme and plans
Restructuring of ESOP and Black Economic Empowerment Transaction
On December 12, 2006, AngloGold Ashanti announced the finalization of the Bokamoso Employee Share Ownership Plan (Bokamoso ESOP) for employees of the South African operations. The Bokamoso ESOP creates an opportunity for AngloGold Ashanti and the unions to ensure a closer alignment of the interest between South African based employees and the Company. Participation is restricted to those employees not eligible for participation in any other South African share incentive plan.
On April 14, 2011, AngloGold Ashanti Limited, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity, The Union (UASA), Izingwe Holdings (Proprietary) Limited and the Bokamoso ESOP Board of Trustees announced the restructuring of the empowerment transactions concluded respectively between the Company and the unions, and the Company and Izingwe Holdings (Proprietary) Limited (Izingwe) in 2006.
This restructuring was motivated by the fact that share price performance since the onset of the 2008 global financial crisis led to a situation where the first two tranches of E shares (otherwise known to participants as loan shares), which operate essentially as share appreciation rights, vested and lapsed at no additional value to Bokamoso ESOP beneficiaries and Izingwe.
In order to remedy this situation in a manner that would ensure an element of value accruing to participants, though at a reasonable incremental cost to AngloGold Ashanti shareholders, the scheme was restructured as follows:
| All lapsed loan shares that vested without value were reinstated; |
| The strike (base) price was fixed at R320 per share for the Bokamoso ESOP and R330 for Izingwe; |
| The notional interest charge fell away; |
| As before, 50 percent of any dividends declared will be used to reduce the strike price; |
| As before, the remaining 50 percent is paid directly to participants under the empowerment transaction; and |
| The life span of the scheme was extended by an additional one year, the last vesting being in 2014, instead of 2013. A minimum payout on vesting of the E shares has been set at R40 each and a maximum payout of R70 each per E Share for Izingwe and R90 each for members of the Bokamoso ESOP (i.e. employees), plus the impact of the 50 percent of dividend flow. While the floor price provides certainty to all beneficiaries of the empowerment transactions, the creation of a ceiling serves to limit the cost to AngloGold Ashanti and its shareholders. |
The total incremental fair value of awards granted were R29.14 per share and will be included in earnings up to the vesting date in 2014. The Company recorded an incremental charge of $10 million to earnings during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as a result of the restructuring.
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note Q. Declaration of dividends
Details of the final dividends of 2010 and interim dividends of 2011 are set forth in the table below: |
Ordinary shareholders | E ordinary shareholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Final dividend | Interim dividends | Final dividend | Interim dividends | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2011 | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Declaration date |
Feb 15, 2011 | Aug 2, 2011 | Nov 7, 2011 | Feb 15, 2011 | Aug 2, 2011 | Nov 7, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Record date |
Mar 11, 2011 | Sep 2, 2011 | Dec 2, 2011 | Mar 11, 2011 | Sep 2, 2011 | Dec 2, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payment date -Ordinary /E ordinary shareholders | Mar 18, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 | Dec 9, 2011 | Mar 18, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 | Dec 9, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payment date - CDIs |
Mar 18, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 | Dec 9, 2011 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payment date - GhDSs |
Mar 21, 2011 | Sep 12, 2011 | Dec 12, 2011 | (1 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payment date - ADSs |
Mar 28, 2011 | Sep 19, 2011 | Dec 19, 2011 | (1 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend amount per share (US cents) | 11.260 | 12.081 | 11.441 | (2 | ) | 5.630 | 6.041 | 5.721 | (2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend amount per share (South African cents) | 80.0 | 90.0 | 90.0 | 40.0 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
(1) | Approximate payment date. |
(2) | Approximate amount. |
During the third quarter of 2011, the Company changed its timing of dividend payments to quarterly rather than half-yearly.
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, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note R. 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 1Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2Observable 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 3Unobservable 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 Companys financial assets and (liabilities) measured at fair value, by level, within the hierarchy as at September 30, 2011 (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 |
1,075 | 1,075 | ||||||||||||
Marketable equity securities |
90 | 90 | ||||||||||||
Mandatory convertible bonds |
(771 | ) | (771 | ) | ||||||||||
Option component of convertible bonds |
(78 | ) | (78 | ) |
The Companys 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 Companys marketable equity securities are included in Other long-term assets in the Companys consolidated balance sheet. They consist of investments in ordinary shares 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 Companys mandatory convertible bonds are included in debt in the Companys 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 are included as derivatives on the balance sheet. Such instruments are typically 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:
2011 | ||||
Market quoted bond price (percent) |
109.250 | |||
Fair value of bond excluding conversion feature (percent) |
98.670 | |||
Fair value of conversion feature (percent) |
10.580 | |||
Total issued bond value ($ million) |
732.5 |
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).
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note R. Fair value measurements (continued)
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||
2011 | ||||
(unaudited) | ||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||
Items measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis | ||||
During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company fully impaired and wrote-off certain assets in South Africa and Continental Africa. See note D. This resulted in a loss, which is included in earnings, of: | 14 | |||
During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company fully impaired its equity method investment in Orpheo (Proprietary) Limited. See note M. This resulted in a loss, which is included in equity income in associates, of: | 2 |
The above items are summarized as follows:
Description | Fair value $ |
Level 1 $ |
Level 2 $ |
Level 3 $ |
Total gain/(loss) $ |
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Long-lived assets abandoned |
| (14 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Investment in associates |
| (2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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| | | | (16 | ) | |||||||||||||||
|
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Note S. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information
AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc (IOMco), a 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 O Commitments and Contingencies. IOMco is an Isle of Man registered company that holds certain of AngloGold Ashantis 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, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, 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 Companys 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, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note S. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)
Condensed consolidating statements of income
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(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 |
2,007 | | 2,983 | (145 | ) | 4,845 | ||||||||||||||
Product sales |
1,889 | | 2,902 | | 4,791 | |||||||||||||||
Interest, dividends and other |
118 | | 81 | (145 | ) | 54 | ||||||||||||||
Costs and expenses |
1,943 | 85 | 660 | 538 | 3,226 | |||||||||||||||
Production costs |
824 | | 1,327 | | 2,151 | |||||||||||||||
Exploration costs |
13 | 14 | 169 | | 196 | |||||||||||||||
Related party transactions |
(8 | ) | | | | (8 | ) | |||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses/(recoveries) |
186 | 36 | 17 | (32 | ) | 207 | ||||||||||||||
Royalties paid |
54 | | 88 | | 142 | |||||||||||||||
Market development costs |
3 | | 3 | | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
276 | | 307 | | 583 | |||||||||||||||
Impairment of assets |
11 | | 3 | | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
4 | 52 | 79 | | 135 | |||||||||||||||
Accretion expense |
9 | | 12 | | 21 | |||||||||||||||
Employment severance costs |
7 | | 3 | | 10 | |||||||||||||||
Loss/(profit) on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other |
564 | (17 | ) | (1,149 | ) | 570 | (32 | ) | ||||||||||||
Non-hedge derivative gain and movement on bonds |
| | (199 | ) | | (199 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income/(loss) before income tax provision |
64 | (85 | ) | 2,323 | (683 | ) | 1,619 | |||||||||||||
Taxation expense |
(225 | ) | (1 | ) | (226 | ) | | (452 | ) | |||||||||||
Equity income in associates |
47 | 6 | | | 53 | |||||||||||||||
Equity income/(loss) in subsidiaries |
1,353 | 656 | | (2,009 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Income/(loss) from continuing operations |
1,239 | 576 | 2,097 | (2,692 | ) | 1,220 | ||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
(51 | ) | | (52 | ) | 103 | | |||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) |
1,188 | 576 | 2,045 | (2,589 | ) | 1,220 | ||||||||||||||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
| | (32 | ) | | (32 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net income/(loss)attributable to AngloGold Ashanti |
1,188 | 576 | 2,013 | (2,589 | ) | 1,188 |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note S. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)
Condensed consolidating statements of income | ||||||||||||||||||||
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(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 |
1,634 | (2 | ) | 2,296 | (107 | ) | 3,821 | |||||||||||||
Product sales |
1,553 | | 2,238 | | 3,791 | |||||||||||||||
Interest, dividends and other |
81 | (2 | ) | 58 | (107 | ) | 30 | |||||||||||||
Costs and expenses |
1,252 | 394 | 2,312 | (334 | ) | 3,624 | ||||||||||||||
Production costs |
784 | | 1,093 | | 1,877 | |||||||||||||||
Exploration costs |
6 | 8 | 143 | | 157 | |||||||||||||||
Related party transactions |
(13 | ) | | | | (13 | ) | |||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses/(recoveries) |
109 | (6 | ) | 39 | 8 | 150 | ||||||||||||||
Royalties paid |
21 | | 75 | | 96 | |||||||||||||||
Market development costs |
5 | | 4 | | 9 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
253 | | 261 | | 514 | |||||||||||||||
Impairment of assets |
17 | | 15 | | 32 | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
3 | 50 | 49 | | 102 | |||||||||||||||
Accretion expense |
7 | | 9 | | 16 | |||||||||||||||
Employment severance costs |
12 | | 2 | | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Loss/(profit) on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other |
8 | 342 | 25 | (342 | ) | 33 | ||||||||||||||
Non-hedge derivative loss and movement on bonds |
40 | | 597 | | 637 | |||||||||||||||
Income/(loss) before income tax provision |
382 | (396 | ) | (16 | ) | 227 | 197 | |||||||||||||
Taxation benefit/(expense) |
39 | (1 | ) | (165 | ) | | (127 | ) | ||||||||||||
Equity income in associates |
48 | | | | 48 | |||||||||||||||
Equity (loss)/income in subsidiaries |
(336 | ) | (163 | ) | | 499 | | |||||||||||||
Income/(loss) from continuing operations |
133 | (560 | ) | (181 | ) | 726 | 118 | |||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
(51 | ) | | (51 | ) | 102 | | |||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) |
82 | (560 | ) | (232 | ) | 828 | 118 | |||||||||||||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
| | (36 | ) | | (36 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net income/(loss)attributable to AngloGold Ashanti |
82 | (560 | ) | (268 | ) | 828 | 82 |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note S. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)
Condensed consolidating balance sheets | ||||||||||||||||||||
AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) (in US dollars, millions)
|
| |||||||||||||||||||
AngloGold Ashanti (the Guarantor) |
IOMco (the Issuer) |
Other subsidiaries (the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries) |
Consolidation adjustments |
Total | ||||||||||||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||||||||||||||
Current Assets |
860 | 2,323 | 3,339 | (4,108 | ) | 2,414 | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
471 | 325 | 279 | | 1,075 | |||||||||||||||
Restricted cash |
1 | | 37 | | 38 | |||||||||||||||
Receivables, inter-group balances and other current assets |
388 | 1,998 | 3,023 | (4,108 | ) | 1,301 | ||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
1,837 | | 3,974 | | 5,811 | |||||||||||||||
Acquired properties, net |
168 | | 613 | | 781 | |||||||||||||||
Goodwill |
6 | | 188 | (16 | ) | 178 | ||||||||||||||
Other intangibles, net |
| | 16 | | 16 | |||||||||||||||
Other long-term inventory |
| | 54 | | 54 | |||||||||||||||
Materials on the leach pad |
| | 367 | | 367 | |||||||||||||||
Other long-term assets and deferred taxation assets |
4,061 | 3,484 | 897 | (7,377 | ) | 1,065 | ||||||||||||||
Total assets |
6,932 | 5,807 | 9,448 | (11,501 | ) | 10,686 | ||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities including inter-group balances |
851 | 1,571 | 2,978 | (4,448 | ) | 952 | ||||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities |
49 | | 60 | (43 | ) | 66 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
32 | 994 | 1,431 | | 2,457 | |||||||||||||||
Derivatives |
| | 78 | | 78 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred taxation liabilities |
598 | | 549 | 5 | 1,152 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for environmental rehabilitation |
151 | | 395 | | 546 | |||||||||||||||
Other accrued liabilities |
| | 33 | | 33 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for pension and other post-retirement medical benefits |
139 | | 15 | | 154 | |||||||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
| | | | | |||||||||||||||
Equity |
5,112 | 3,242 | 3,909 | (7,015 | ) | 5,248 | ||||||||||||||
Stock issued |
13 | 5,219 | 897 | (6,116 | ) | 13 | ||||||||||||||
Additional paid in capital |
8,717 | 393 | 219 | (612 | ) | 8,717 | ||||||||||||||
Accumulated (deficit)/profit |
(2,770 | ) | (2,369 | ) | (3,570 | ) | 5,939 | (2,770 | ) | |||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income and reserves |
(848 | ) | (1 | ) | 6,228 | (6,227 | ) | (848 | ) | |||||||||||
Total AngloGold Ashanti stockholders equity |
5,112 | 3,242 | 3,774 | (7,016 | ) | 5,112 | ||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests |
| | 135 | 1 | 136 | |||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity |
6,932 | 5,807 | 9,448 | (11,501 | ) | 10,686 |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note S. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)
Condensed consolidating balance sheets | ||||||||||||||||||||
AT DECEMBER 31, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||
AngloGold Ashanti (the Guarantor) |
IOMco (the Issuer) |
Other subsidiaries (the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries) |
Consolidation adjustments |
Total | ||||||||||||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||||||||||||||
Current Assets |
1,169 | 2,265 | 3,869 | (5,306 | ) | 1,997 | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
152 | 114 | 309 | | 575 | |||||||||||||||
Restricted cash |
1 | | 9 | | 10 | |||||||||||||||
Receivables, inter-group balances and other current assets |
1,016 | 2,151 | 3,551 | (5,306 | ) | 1,412 | ||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
2,197 | | 3,729 | | 5,926 | |||||||||||||||
Acquired properties, net |
217 | | 619 | | 836 | |||||||||||||||
Goodwill |
| | 197 | (17 | ) | 180 | ||||||||||||||
Other intangibles, net |
| | 17 | | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Other long-term inventory |
| | 27 | | 27 | |||||||||||||||
Materials on the leach pad |
| | 331 | | 331 | |||||||||||||||
Other long-term assets and deferred taxation assets |
3,328 | 736 | 914 | (3,904 | ) | 1,074 | ||||||||||||||
Total assets |
6,911 | 3,001 | 9,703 | (9,227 | ) | 10,388 | ||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities including inter-group balances |
1,293 | 1,587 | 6,116 | (7,992 | ) | 1,004 | ||||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities |
52 | | 71 | (54 | ) | 69 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
39 | 1,044 | 1,519 | | 2,602 | |||||||||||||||
Derivatives |
| | 176 | | 176 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred taxation liabilities |
720 | | 471 | 9 | 1,200 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for environmental rehabilitation |
176 | | 354 | | 530 | |||||||||||||||
Other accrued liabilities |
| | 38 | | 38 | |||||||||||||||
Provision for pension and other post-retirement medical benefits |
165 | | 15 | | 180 | |||||||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
| | | | | |||||||||||||||
Equity |
4,466 | 370 | 943 | (1,190 | ) | 4,589 | ||||||||||||||
Stock issued |
13 | 4,587 | 897 | (5,484 | ) | 13 | ||||||||||||||
Additional paid in capital |
8,670 | 363 | 219 | (582 | ) | 8,670 | ||||||||||||||
Accumulated (deficit)/profit |
(3,869 | ) | (4,580 | ) | (4,350 | ) | 8,930 | (3,869 | ) | |||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income and reserves |
(348 | ) | | 4,055 | (4,055 | ) | (348 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total AngloGold Ashanti stockholders equity |
4,466 | 370 | 821 | (1,191 | ) | 4,466 | ||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests |
| | 122 | 1 | 123 | |||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity |
6,911 | 3,001 | 9,703 | (9,227 | ) | 10,388 |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note S. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)
Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows | ||||||||||||||||||||
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(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 |
1,016 | 57 | 981 | (103 | ) | 1,951 | ||||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) |
1,188 | 576 | 2,045 | (2,589 | ) | 1,220 | ||||||||||||||
Reconciled to net cash provided by/(used) in by operations: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Loss/(profit) on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other |
565 | (17 | ) | (1,088 | ) | 570 | 30 | |||||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
276 | | 307 | | 583 | |||||||||||||||
Impairment of assets |
11 | | 3 | | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred taxation |
176 | | 6 | | 182 | |||||||||||||||
Other non cash items |
(1,455 | ) | (635 | ) | 19 | 1,916 | (155 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase in provision for environmental rehabilitation, pension and other post-retirement medical benefits |
1 | | 49 | | 50 | |||||||||||||||
Effect of changes in operating working capital items: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net movement inter-group receivables and payables |
144 | 117 | (261 | ) | | | ||||||||||||||
Receivables |
20 | | (28 | ) | | (8 | ) | |||||||||||||
Inventories |
22 | | (141 | ) | | (119 | ) | |||||||||||||
Accounts payable and other current liabilities |
68 | 16 | 70 | | 154 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(373 | ) | (72 | ) | (658 | ) | | (1,103 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase in non-current investments |
(31 | ) | (69 | ) | (115 | ) | | (215 | ) | |||||||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment |
(352 | ) | | (587 | ) | | (939 | ) | ||||||||||||
Expenditure on intangible assets |
(6 | ) | | | | (6 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds on sale of mining assets |
5 | | 7 | | 12 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds on sale of investments |
| | 79 | | 79 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary |
9 | | | | 9 | |||||||||||||||
Loans receivable advanced |
| (3 | ) | (10 | ) | | (13 | ) | ||||||||||||
Loans receivable repaid |
3 | | | | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Cash of subsidiary disposed |
| | (11 | ) | | (11 | ) | |||||||||||||
Change in restricted cash |
(1 | ) | | (21 | ) | | (22 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net cash (used)/generated by financing activities |
(235 | ) | 226 | (347 | ) | 103 | (253 | ) | ||||||||||||
Repayments of debt |
(98 | ) | (150 | ) | (11 | ) | | (259 | ) | |||||||||||
Issuance of stock |
3 | 110 | (110 | ) | | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from debt |
| 100 | 6 | | 106 | |||||||||||||||
Dividends (paid)/received |
(140 | ) | 166 | (232 | ) | 103 | (103 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
408 | 211 | (24 | ) | | 595 | ||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
(89 | ) | | (17 | ) | | (106 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents January 1, |
152 | 114 | 320 | | 586 | |||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents September 30, |
471 | 325 | 279 | | 1,075 |
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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Note S. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information (continued)
Condensed consolidating statements of cash flows | ||||||||||||||||||||
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) |
| |||||||||||||||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) |
| |||||||||||||||||||
AngloGold Ashanti (the Guarantor) |
IOMco (the Issuer) |
Other subsidiaries (the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries) |
Consolidation adjustments |
Total | ||||||||||||||||
Net cash (used) in/provided by operating activities |
(86 | ) | (357 | ) | 1,086 | (102 | ) | 541 | ||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) |
82 | (560 | ) | (232 | ) | 828 | 118 | |||||||||||||
Reconciled to net cash (used) in/provided by operations: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Loss/(profit) on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other |
28 | 342 | 20 | (342 | ) | 48 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
253 | | 261 | | 514 | |||||||||||||||
Impairment of assets |
17 | | 15 | | 32 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred taxation |
78 | | 19 | | 97 | |||||||||||||||
Cash utilized for hedge book settlements |
(774 | ) | | (776 | ) | | (1,550 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other non cash items |
609 | (182 | ) | 1,715 | (588 | ) | 1,554 | |||||||||||||
Net increase in provision for environmental rehabilitation, pension and other post-retirement medical benefits |
3 | | 22 | | 25 | |||||||||||||||
Effect of changes in operating working capital items: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net movement inter-group receivables and payables |
(208 | ) | 26 | 182 | | | ||||||||||||||
Receivables |
(21 | ) | 3 | (80 | ) | | (98 | ) | ||||||||||||
Inventories |
(17 | ) | | (109 | ) | | (126 | ) | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable and other current liabilities |
(136 | ) | 14 | 49 | | (73 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(666 | ) | (29 | ) | (573 | ) | | (1,268 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase in non-current investments |
| (29 | ) | (91 | ) | | (120 | ) | ||||||||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment |
(281 | ) | | (342 | ) | | (623 | ) | ||||||||||||
Proceeds on sale of mining assets |
62 | | 5 | | 67 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds on sale of investments |
| | 62 | | 62 | |||||||||||||||
Cash outflows from derivatives purchased |
(444 | ) | | (226 | ) | | (670 | ) | ||||||||||||
Loans receivable advanced |
(3 | ) | | (4 | ) | | (7 | ) | ||||||||||||
Change in restricted cash |
| | 23 | | 23 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash generated/(used) by financing activities |
827 | 567 | (580 | ) | 102 | 916 | ||||||||||||||
Repayments of debt |
| (1,000 | ) | (318 | ) | | (1,318 | ) | ||||||||||||
Issuance of stock |
793 | 281 | (281 | ) | | 793 | ||||||||||||||
Share issue expenses |
(16 | ) | | | | (16 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from debt |
208 | 994 | 838 | | 2,040 | |||||||||||||||
Debt issue costs |
| (12 | ) | (22 | ) | | (34 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash outflows from derivatives with financing |
(40 | ) | | (413 | ) | | (453 | ) | ||||||||||||
Dividends (paid)/received |
(118 | ) | 304 | (384 | ) | 102 | (96 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
75 | 181 | (67 | ) | | 189 | ||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
21 | | 28 | | 49 | |||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents January 1, |
231 | 578 | 291 | | 1,100 | |||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents September 30, |
327 | 759 | 252 | | 1,338 |
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REVIEW OF FINANCIAL AND OPERATING PERFORMANCE FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 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 Ashantis operating results are directly related to the price of gold, which can fluctuate widely and which is affected by numerous factors beyond AngloGold Ashantis control, including industrial and jewellery 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 because of speculative activities. The shift in gold demand from physical demand to investment and speculative demand may exacerbate the volatility of gold prices.
The current demand for and supply of gold may affect gold prices, but not necessarily in the same manner as current supply and demand affect 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 amounts produced in any single year constitute a very small portion of the total potential supply of gold, variations in current production do not necessarily have a significant impact on the supply of gold or on its price. If revenue from gold sales falls for a substantial period below the Companys cost of production at its operations, AngloGold Ashanti could determine that it is not economically feasible to continue commercial production at any or all of its operations or to continue the development of some or all of its projects.
Dividend
The higher gold price environment, the Companys un-hedged position and its operating and financial performance have allowed AngloGold Ashanti the opportunity to further improve returns to shareholders. Dividends will now be paid quarterly rather than half-yearly.
The Company announced a dividend of 90 South African cents for the third quarter of 2011, equivalent to the dividend paid in the first half of 2011.
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations
The value of the rand strengthened by 6 percent against the US dollar when compared to the average exchange rates of the rand against the US dollar of R6.97 and R7.45 during the first nine months of 2011 and 2010, respectively. The stronger rand against the US dollar negatively impacted on the dollar denominated costs and therefore on the profitability of AngloGold Ashanti.
The value of the Australian dollar strengthened by 14 percent against the US dollar when compared to the average exchange rate of A$0.96 for the first nine months of 2011 against an average exchange rate of A$1.12 for the same period in 2010. The value of the Brazilian real strengthened by 8 percent against the US dollar based on the average exchange rates of BRL1.63 and BRL1.78 per US dollar during the first nine months of 2011 and 2010, respectively. The strengthening of these currencies against the US dollar further negatively impacted the dollar denominated costs, and therefore, the profitability of AngloGold Ashanti during the period.
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Restructuring of ESOP and Black Economic Empowerment Transaction
On April 14, 2011, AngloGold Ashanti announced the restructuring of its black economic empowerment transaction, initially entered into in 2006, to ensure the intended benefits accrue to its recipients, namely its South African employees, through the Bokamoso ESOP trust and BEE Partner, Izingwe Holdings.
The total incremental fair value of awards granted were R29.14 per share and will be included in earnings up to the vesting date in 2014. The Company recorded a charge of $10 million to earnings during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as a result of the restructuring. The principal component of the restructured transaction is the reinstatement over the next three years of a total of approximately 1.37 million E Ordinary shares that have either lapsed or are expected to lapse without realizing the anticipated value for their holders. Also, an additional 48,923 new ordinary shares were allotted to employees who qualify for the scheme as of the original cut-off date.
Acquisitions and dispositions
The Company disposed of its subsidiary ISS International Limited during the first quarter of 2011. The sale closed on February 28, 2011 and the Company realized a profit of $2 million on disposal.
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Gold market for the quarter ended September 30, 2011
Gold price movement and investment markets
Gold price data
After rising only 4.5 percent from January 2011 to June 2011, the third quarter of 2011 saw a 30 percent advance in the gold price, which peaked at a record $1,920 per ounce during September. The quarter was also marked by a sharp increase in gold price volatility, largely reflecting investor nervousness and uncertainty. The effect of the United States federal debt ceiling impasse was exacerbated when Standard & Poors downgraded the countrys sovereign rating, citing political risk and a rising debt burden. Additionally, the European debt crisis accelerated, which also brought into focus the exposure of the European banking sector to European sovereign bonds. The current economic outlook for the United States and European Union remains uncertain.
Investment demand
The challenging economic and debt conditions of the third quarter of 2011 helped support greater investor interest in exchange traded funds (ETF). By the time the United States sovereign rating downgrade was announced, combined holdings of the major ETFs rose 6 percent to 72 million ounces from the start of the quarter. Subsequent additions were more modest and remained positive over the third quarter of 2011. In India, the ETF market continued to show steady growth and potential as a promising long-term source of gold demand. The COMEX positioning was more volatile over the period, increasing from 24 million ounces net long at the start of July 2011 to a peak of almost 34 million ounces around early August, when the United States debt rating was downgraded. Significant liquidation, however, occurred during the last week of September 2011, took the net long position down to 21.4 million ounces at quarter end. Bar and coin demand in the United States remained firm, while demand in China for imported kilobars continued to expand. In China the increased demand for kilobars necessitated an importation of gold by Chinese jewelry manufacturers for consumption thereof and for the production of investment bars for sale in retail outlets. The demand, however, was not as strong as in the second quarter of 2011 due to price volatility. In India, unprecedented price volatility dampened investment demand.
Official sector
The official sector continued to be prominent on the demand side during the third quarter of 2011. Thailand, Bolivia, Tajikistan and Russia were all reported to have added to their reserves during August 2011. The end of the quarter saw the conclusion of the second year of the current Central Bank Agreement. Sales for the second year totaled just over 53 tonnes, 52 tonnes of which came from the International Monetary Fund.
Jewellery sales
After seven consecutive quarters of growth, the Indian market experienced its first contraction in the third quarter. This is traditionally a slower period as the trade sector starts to stock up for Diwali. This year, however, rupee gold-price volatility caused many to defer purchases, with some retailers stock levels at half of what they were at the same time last year. It is estimated that the third quarter will see a 20 percent to 25 percent year-on-year fall in demand. In China, notwithstanding volatility, the jewellery market was estimated to have grown some 5 percent to 8 percent. August and September 2011 saw strong sales as the market moved into the peak sales time around the National Day holiday. Manufacturers experienced strong sales during the Shenzhen Jewellery Fair, with sales during that week estimated at some 40 tonnes to 50 tonnes. The trade remained upbeat and sought to manage gold price volatility by cautiously timing purchases and managing stock levels. A number of Chinese retailers have launched franchise operations to expand their reach. Gold price volatility also dampened demand in the United States jewellery sector but the quarter under review registered modest growth compared to the same period in 2010. The bifurcation of the market into high- and low-end continued, with silver continuing to dominate the lower-end while higher-end gold retailers continued to enjoy firm sales despite the challenging economic conditions.
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Operating review for the nine months ended September 30, 2011
Presented in the table below is selected operating data for AngloGold Ashanti for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. The operating data gives effect to acquisitions and dispositions as of their effective dates:
Operating data for AngloGold Ashanti | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||||
Total gold production (000 oz)(1) |
3,217 | 3,367 | ||||||||
Capital expenditure ($ million)(1)(2) |
1,002 | 650 |
(1) | Including equity accounted joint ventures. |
(2) | Including noncontrolling interests. |
Gold production
AngloGold Ashantis total gold production for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 decreased by approximately 150,000 ounces, or about 4 percent, to 3.22 million ounces from 3.37 million ounces produced in the same period in 2010. This reduction was primarily due to:
| the impact of unprecedented heavy rainfall and the ramp failure in the first quarter of 2011 at Sunrise Dam in Australia, which severely affected all aspects of the operation during 2011; |
| the July/August 2011 industrial action and safety related stoppages in South Africa; and |
| the sale of Tau Lekoa, to Simmers & Jack Mines Limited, effective August 1, 2010. |
The reduction in gold production over 2010 was negated by a significant turnaround in production at Geita in Tanzania, where gold produced increased from 267,000 ounces in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to 349,000 ounces in the same period in 2011.
Capital expenditures
Total capital expenditure of $1,002 million was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $650 million in the same period in 2010. This represented a $352 million, or 54 percent, increase from the same period in 2010. Expenditure increased in South Africa from $283 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $364 million in the same period in 2011 due to a stronger rand and expenditure on projects at the Moab Khotsong and Mponeng operations. In the Americas, expenditure increased by $81 million in Brazil largely due to expenditure incurred at the Córrego do Sítio project at AngloGold Ashanti Córrego do Sítio Mineração, by $3 million in North America related to the mine life extension project at Cripple Creek & Victor and by a further $21 million associated with a heap leach project at Cerro Vanguardia in Argentina. In Ghana, capital expenditure increased from $62 million incurred in the first nine months of 2010 to $152 million in 2011, related mainly to the construction of the tailings storage facility at Iduapriem and capital spend at Obuasi. In the DRC, capital expenditure increased from $19 million incurred for the first nine months of 2010 to $52 million for the same period of 2011 relating to the development of the Kibali project.
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Comparison of financial performance on a segment basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
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 Companys Chief Operating Decision Maker, defined as the Executive Management team, in evaluating operating performance of, and making resource allocation decisions among, operations. Revenues for 2010 presented below exclude realized gains/losses on non-hedge derivatives allocated to individual geographic areas.
Revenues
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
US dollar, | US dollar, | |||||||||||||||
millions | Percentage | millions | Percentage | |||||||||||||
Category of activity |
||||||||||||||||
Product sales |
4,791 | 3,791 | ||||||||||||||
Interest, dividends and other |
54 | 30 | ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
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Total revenues |
4,845 | 3,821 | ||||||||||||||
|
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|
|
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Geographical area data |
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South Africa |
1,916 | 40 | % | 1,585 | 41 | % | ||||||||||
Continental Africa |
1,801 | 37 | % | 1,334 | 35 | % | ||||||||||
Australasia |
285 | 6 | % | 324 | 8 | % | ||||||||||
Americas |
1,109 | 23 | % | 821 | 21 | % | ||||||||||
Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries |
13 | 0 | % | 1 | 0 | % | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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5,124 | 106 | % | 4,065 | 106 | % | |||||||||||
Less: Equity method investments included above |
(279 | ) | (6 | %) | (244 | ) | (6 | %) | ||||||||
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Total revenues |
4,845 | 100 | % | 3,821 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
|
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Assets
At September 30, | At December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
US dollar, | US dollar, | |||||||||||||||
millions | Percentage | millions | Percentage | |||||||||||||
Geographical area data |
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Total segment assets |
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South Africa |
2,933 | 27 | % | 3,370 | 32 | % | ||||||||||
Continental Africa |
4,294 | 40 | % | 4,093 | 39 | % | ||||||||||
Australasia |
564 | 5 | % | 534 | 5 | % | ||||||||||
Americas |
2,449 | 23 | % | 2,170 | 21 | % | ||||||||||
Other, including Corporate and Non-gold producing subsidiaries |
446 | 4 | % | 221 | 2 | % | ||||||||||
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Total segment assets |
10,686 | 100 | % | 10,388 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
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Comparison of financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
Financial performance of AngloGold Ashanti | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Revenue |
4,845 | 3,821 | ||||||
Cost and expenses |
3,226 | 3,624 | ||||||
Taxation expense |
(452 | ) | (127 | ) | ||||
Equity income in associates |
53 | 48 | ||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
(32 | ) | (36 | ) | ||||
Net incomeattributable to AngloGold Ashanti |
1,188 | 82 |
Comparison of financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
Revenues
Revenues from product sales and other income increased from $3,821 million in the first nine months of 2010 to $4,845 million in the same period of 2011, representing a 27 percent increase over the period in 2010. This was due to an increase in the average spot price of gold from $1,178 per ounce for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, to $1,534 per ounce during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, which more than offset a decrease in production. The majority of product sales consisted of US dollar-denominated gold sales.
Production costs
During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, AngloGold Ashanti incurred production costs of $2,151 million representing an increase of $274 million, or 15 percent, from $1,877 million recorded for the same period in 2010. The increase was mainly as a result of an increase in rehabilitation and operational costs including labor, consumables and power. Operational cost increases were mainly due to inflation, annual labor cost increases, increased contractor costs at Sunrise Dam, power tariff increases mainly in South Africa and at Obuasi in Ghana and higher rehabilitation costs that were recorded at AngloGold Ashanti Córrego do Sítio Mineração and Serra Grande in Brazil. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in services and inventory adjustments. The strengthening of local currencies against the US dollar also adversely impacted US dollar denominated production costs.
Exploration costs
Exploration costs increased from $157 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $196 million in the same period in 2011 mainly due to an increased level of expenditure at Mongbwalu in the DRC, La Colosa and Gramalote in Colombia, Siguiri in Guinea and increased brownfield exploration activities at operating mines.
General and administrative
General and administrative expenses increased from $150 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $207 million in the same period in 2011, mainly due to higher labor costs, retention and bonus costs and the effects of a stronger rand relative to the US dollar.
Royalties
Royalties paid by AngloGold Ashanti increased from $96 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010, to $142 million paid in the same period in 2011, mainly as a result of the introduction in the South African Mineral and Petroleum Resources Act of royalties payable in South Africa from March 1, 2010 as well as the high spot price of gold. Royalties recorded by the South African mines were $54 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $21 million in the same period in 2010.
Royalties paid were also higher at the Geita mine in Tanzania and Cerro Vanguardia in Argentina as a result of higher spot prices of gold and improved production levels. Royalties are predominantly calculated based on a percentage of revenues and are payable primarily to local governments.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense increased by $69 million to $583 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $514 million recorded in the same period in 2010, mainly due to changes in life of mine estimates at the South African mines and an increase in depreciation, depletion and amortization in Tanzania and Brazil due to the increased production at the Geita and Còrrego do Sìtio mines.
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Impairment of assets
Impairment charges decreased from $32 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $14 million in the same period in 2011. Impairments recorded in 2011 mainly relate to the write-off of capital assets at Savuka and the abandonment of shaft pillar development at Tau Tona both in South Africa.
Interest expense
Interest expense increased by $33 million to $135 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $102 million recorded in the same period in 2010. The increase is mainly due to interest charges on the rated and mandatory bonds, which were issued in April 2010 and September 2010, respectively, partially offset by lower interest paid due to the repayment of the 2009 Term Facility during 2010.
Accretion expense
Accretion expense increased from $16 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $21 million in the same period in 2011. Accretion relates to the unwinding of discounted future reclamation obligations to present values and increases the reclamation obligations to its future estimated payout.
Profit/loss on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other
In the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded a profit on sale of assets, realization of loans, indirect taxes and other of $32 million. The profit includes royalties from Newmont Mining Corporation (2009 sale of Boddington Gold mine), Simmer & Jack Mines Limited (2010 sale of Tau Lekoa Gold mine) and the sale of AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limiteds interests in a royalty stream related to the Ayanfuri Mine to Franco Nevada Corporation for $35 million during June 2011, partially offset by indirect tax expenses and legal claims in Continental Africa of $13 million and the impairment of investments in South Africa of $18 million.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company recorded a loss of $33 million. The loss included, amongst others, included $26 million related to the mandatory convertible bonds underwriting and professional fees.
Non-hedge derivative gain/loss and movement on bonds
Non-hedge derivative gain/loss
A gain on non-hedge derivatives of $97 million was recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to a loss of $585 million in the same period of 2010 relating to the use of non-hedging instruments. The gain on non-hedge derivatives recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 relates to the fair value gain of the conversion features of convertible bonds and the warrants on shares during the period. Non-hedge derivatives and movement on bonds recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 included:
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2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
(in US Dollars, millions) | ||||||||
Loss on realized non-hedge derivatives |
| 1,914 | ||||||
Loss/(gain) on unrealized non-hedge derivatives |
1 | (1,289 | ) | |||||
Fair value gain on option component of convertible bonds |
(98 | ) | (40 | ) | ||||
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Net (gain)/loss |
(97 | ) | 585 | |||||
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Fair value (gain)/loss on mandatory convertible bonds |
(102 | ) | 52 | |||||
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Fair value movements on the mandatory convertible bonds relate to the ex interest NYSE closing price of these bonds.
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Taxation expense
A net taxation expense of $452 million was recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to a net expense of $127 million in the same period in 2010. Deferred tax charges in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 amounted to $182 million compared to $97 million in the same period in 2010. The higher deferred taxation in 2011 mainly relates to the reversal of deferred taxation assets arising from the utilization of tax losses in South Africa, partly negated by the reversal of valuation allowances in North America due to the fulfillment of recognition requirements of FASB ASC guidance during the third quarter of 2011. Deferred taxation in 2010 included tax credits from the close out of the hedge book effected during the latter part of the year. Charges for current tax in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 amounted to $270 million compared to $30 million in the same period in 2010. The higher current taxation is mainly due to higher earnings and foreign exchange differences for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Refer to note H Taxation to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Equity income in associates
Equity income in affiliates increased to $53 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 from $48 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010, mainly due to an increase in earnings in Mali from Morila and Sadiola as a result of the increase in the average spot price of gold, which was partially offset by lower revenues and production at Yatela.
Noncontrolling interests net income
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests decreased from $36 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $32 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011, mainly due to decreased revenue at Serra Grande in Brazil.
Net income
Net income of $1,220 million was recorded during the first nine months of 2011 compared to a net income of $118 million during the first nine months of 2010, mainly due to increased revenue from product sales due to a higher spot gold price. The net income attributable to AngloGold Ashanti (after allowing for non-controlling interests) amounted to $1,188 million for the nine months to September 30, 2011 compared to a net income of $82 million for the same period in 2010.
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Liquidity and capital resources
Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,951 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011, an increase of $1,410 million when compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $541 million for the comparable period in 2010. This was mainly as a result of increased profitability in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 (relative to the same period in 2010), as a result of higher realized gold prices and lower payments to suppliers.
Investing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 resulted in a net cash outflow of $1,103 million compared to a net cash outflow of $1,268 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010. Additions to property, plant and equipment, which included capital expenditure of $939 million compared to $623 million in the same period in 2010, were recorded in the first nine months of 2011. Investing activities for non-hedge derivatives maturing resulted in an outflow of $670 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
Financing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 resulted in an outflow of $253 compared to an inflow of $916 million in the nine months ended September 31, 2010. Cash inflows from proceeds from loans in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 amounted to $106 million and included $100 million drawn down on the $1.0 billion syndicated loan facility to fund ongoing capital projects. Cash outflows from repayment of debt of $259 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 included principal repayments of $150 million on the $1.0 billion syndicated loan facility and $99 million on the loan from FirstRand Bank Limited. Financing activities for non-hedge derivatives maturing resulted in an outflow of $453 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The Company made dividend payments of $103 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
As a result of the items discussed above, at September 30, 2011 AngloGold Ashanti had $1,075 million of cash and cash equivalents compared with $586 million at December 31, 2010, an increase of $489 million. Cash classified as restricted amounted to $60 million at September 30, 2011, compared to $43 million at December 31, 2010. At September 30, 2011, the Company had a total of $1.15 billion available but undrawn under its credit facilities.
AngloGold Ashanti is currently involved in a number of capital projects. As at September 30, 2011, $286 million of AngloGold Ashantis short-term future capital expenditure had been contracted for and another approximately $1,237 million (of which approximately $1,183 billion is expected to be contracted within one year) had been authorized but not yet contracted for, as described in note O 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 quantity of foreign exchange available in offshore 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 Ashantis 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 Companys critical accounting policies, please see Managements discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations Critical accounting policies and the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 and as at December 31, 2010 and 2009 and footnotes thereto included in the Companys Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2010, which was filed with the SEC on May 31, 2011.
Recent accounting pronouncementsadopted 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 Companys 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 as disclosed in the Companys Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2010, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 the Company drew down $100 million under the $1.0 billion syndicated loan facility. In addition, the Company repaid and terminated the FirstRand Bank Limited short-term loan facility ($99 million), repaid drawings under the $1.0 billion syndicated loan facility ($150 million) and made normal scheduled loan repayments of $10 million.
For a further description and discussion of the Companys outstanding debt as at September 30, 2011, see note E Debt to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
As at September 30, 2011, the estimated fair value of derivatives (the conversion features of convertible bonds) amounted to negative $78 million compared to negative $176 million at December 31, 2010.
Recent developments
On August 31, 2011, AngloGold Ashanti announced the appointment of Ms Nozipho January-Bardill to the board with effect from October 1, 2011.
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Forward-looking statements
Except for historical information, there may be matters discussed in this interim report that are forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those concerning: the economic outlook for the gold mining industry; expectations regarding gold prices, production, costs and other operating results; growth prospects and the outlook of AngloGold Ashantis operations, individually or in the aggregate, including the completion and commencement of commercial operations at AngloGold Ashantis exploration and production projects and the completion of acquisitions and dispositions; AngloGold Ashantis liquidity and capital resources and capital expenditure; the outcome and consequences of any potential or pending litigation or regulatory proceeding; and AngloGold Ashantis Project One performance targets. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather reflect AngloGold Ashantis current expectations concerning future results and events. Statements that describe AngloGold Ashantis objectives, plans or goals are or may be forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause AngloGold Ashantis actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although AngloGold Ashanti believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements speak only as of the date they are given. AngloGold Ashanti undertakes no obligation to publicly update its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For a discussion of these and other risk factors, readers should refer to the annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2010, which was filed with the SEC on May 31, 2011. These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause AngloGold Ashantis 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.
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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 2, 2011 | By: | /S/ L EATWELL | ||||
Name: | L Eatwell | |||||
Title: | Company Secretary |
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