Centamin PLC Announces Additional Listing

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Centamin PLC announces the issuance of 20,334,280 ordinary shares as part of its Share Incentive Plan, following the recommended acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti. The shares will be issued upon court sanction of the scheme arrangement and will rank equally with existing ordinary shares. The company has applied to the FCA and LSE for listing, with trading expected to commence on November 20, 2024. Post-admission, Centamin's total issued share capital will be 1,181,416,975 ordinary shares, each carrying one voting right.

Positive

• Acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti indicates strategic business consolidation
• Share issuance aligns with approved incentive plans, demonstrating structured compensation strategy

Negative

• 20,334,280 new shares issuance may lead to dilution of existing shareholders' value

Centamin PLC

("Centamin" or "the Company" or "Group", including its subsidiaries)

LSE: CEY / TSX: CEE

PERTH, AUSTRALIA / ACCESSWIRE / November 18, 2024 / Ordinary share listing application

Pursuant to the recommended acquisition of Centamin plc ("Centamin") by AngloGold Ashanti plc ("AngloGold Ashanti") which is due to be implemented by way of a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under article 125 of the Jersey Companies Law (the "Scheme"), the Company wishes to advise that, under the terms of the Company's shareholder approved incentive plans (the "Centamin Share Incentive Plan"), ordinary shares are to be issued to satisfy awards that will vest to participants if the Scheme is sanctioned by the Royal Court of Jersey ("Court").

As a result, 20,334,280 ordinary shares of no par value ("Shares") will be issued and will rank pari passu with the Company's existing ordinary shares. Subject to the Scheme being sanctioned by the Court, the trustee of the Centamin Share Incentive Plan will allocate the vested awards in accordance with the terms of Centamin Share Incentive Plan.

An application has been made by the Company to the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") and the London Stock Exchange ("LSE") for the listing of the Shares to be admitted to the Official List of the FCA and to trading on the LSE. The Shares are expected to be admitted to trading on the LSE from 8:00am GMT on 20 November 2024 (the "Admission").

Immediately following the Admission, and in accordance with FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, the Company's total issued share capital will comprise of 1,181,416,975 ordinary shares of no par value and each carrying one voting right.

For more details on the Centamin Share Incentive Plan, please refer to the 2023 Annual Report and Accounts which is available on the Company's website at www.centamin.com .

This announcement contains ongoing regulated information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION please visit the website www.centamin.com or contact:

Centamin plc Michael Stoner, Head of Corporate investor@centaminplc.com

FTI Consulting Ben Brewerton / Sara Powell / Nick Hennis +442037271000 centamin@fticonsulting.com

LEI: 213800PDI9G7OUKLPV84

Company No: 109180

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SOURCE: Centamin PLC

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FAQ

How many new shares will Centamin PLC (CEY) issue under the Share Incentive Plan?

Centamin PLC will issue 20,334,280 new ordinary shares under the Share Incentive Plan.

When will the new Centamin PLC (CEY) shares begin trading on the LSE?

The new shares are expected to begin trading on the London Stock Exchange from 8:00am GMT on November 20, 2024.

What will be Centamin PLC's (CEY) total issued share capital after the new share admission?

After the admission, Centamin PLC's total issued share capital will comprise 1,181,416,975 ordinary shares.

Why is Centamin PLC (CEY) issuing new shares?

Centamin PLC is issuing new shares to satisfy awards that will vest to participants under the Centamin Share Incentive Plan, following the recommended acquisition by AngloGold Ashanti.