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Euronext Brussels: Bgold - Adjustment

Date 15/01/2002

On Tuesday 15 January 2002, the Market Authority of Euronext Brussels and the BGold Index Advisory committee held their annual meeting.

The annual review

Following the annual review, the existing weights of the consituents had to be adjusted. Furthermore, the weight of Anglogold had to be reduced to the maximum allowed of 50%. These new weights as shown in the table below, will come into effect from Monday 21 January 2002 onwards.

Shares in BGold Odd numbers valid till 18 January 2002 New numbers valid from 21 January 2002 Difference
Avgold 1,550 1,200 -350
Gold Fields 1,045 810 -235
Harmony 200 250 +50
Anglogold 140 170 +30

The new divisors will be communicated on Friday 18 January after closing via press release.