HARMONY - ISSUE OF INDEPENDENT FAIR AND REASONABLE STATEMENT Release Date: 05/05/2004 13:24:19 Code(s): HAR HARMONY - ISSUE OF INDEPENDENT FAIR AND REASONABLE STATEMENT
HARMONY GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 1950/038232/06)
Share code JSE: HAR
Share code NYSE: HMY
ISIN No.: ZAE000015228
("Harmony" or the "company")
ISSUE OF INDEPENDENT FAIR AND REASONABLE STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE
PROPOSED ISSUE OF CONVERTIBLE BONDS TO RAISE R1,700 MILLION
The attention of Harmony shareholders ("shareholders") is drawn to the
announcement published over SENS on 31 March 2004, regarding the proposed issue
by Harmony of Rand denominated convertible bonds to international investors in
order to raise R1,700 million (the "convertible bonds"), as well as to the
circular to shareholders dated 15 April 2004, which contains, inter alia,
details regarding the convertible bonds. Shareholders are advised that Investec
Bank Limited has issued a fair and reasonable statement complying with Schedule
5 of the JSE Listings Requirements, to the effect that the issue of the
convertible bonds is fair and reasonable to shareholders.
Shareholders are advised that a copy of the fair and reasonable statement will
be available for inspection at Harmony"s Corporate Office, Randfontein Office
Park, Corner Main Reef Road and Ward Avenue, Randfontein, from the date of this
announcement until the general meeting of shareholders convened to be held at
10:00 on Friday, 7 May 2004, at which the resolutions necessary to approve the
issue of the convertible bonds will be proposed.
Virginia
5 May 2004
Financial adviser and sponsor
JPMorgan
Independent Professional Expert
Investec Bank Limited
Attorneys
Cliffe Dekker
Date: 05/05/2004 01:24:21 PM Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za
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