Further to the cautionary announcement dated 21st December 2020 and the recent press announcements, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM-IH” or “the Company”) hereby provides a further update to shareholders and the market that the Company’s discussions with Glencore Finance (Bermuda) Ltd (“Glencore”) regarding the future of Mopani Copper Mines Plc (“Mopani”) have progressed.
ZCCM-IH Further Cautionary Announcement KCM
Shareholders of ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM-IH”) are referred to the announcement dated 23 May 2019, concerning the filing by ZCCM-IH of a petition in the High Court of Zambia for the winding up of Konkola Copper Mines PLC (“KCM”) on 21 May 2019 (the “Petition”), the appointment by the Court of Mr Milingo Lungu as provisional liquidator of KCM (the “Provisional Liquidator”) and the legal proceedings commenced in the High Court of South Africa and applications made to the Zambian High Court by Vedanta Resources Limited and Vedanta Resources Holdings Limited (together “Vedanta”).
ZCCM-IH Further Cautionary Announcement Mopani
Further to the cautionary announcement date 4th September 2020, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM-IH” or “the Company”) wishes to advise Shareholders and the market that the Company’s discussions with Glencore Finance (Bermuda) Ltd regarding the future of Mopani Copper Mines Plc (“Mopani”) are still in progress which, if successfully concluded may have a material impact on the price of the Company’s securities.
Update on Ongoing ZCCM-IH Transactions
Shareholders of ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM-IH” or “the Company”) and market participants are advised by way of update of the ongoing key strategic and operational activities in the Company as outlined below.
ZCCM-IH – Further Cautionary Announcement KCM
Shareholders of ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM-IH”) are referred to the announcement dated 23 May 2019, concerning the filing by ZCCM-IH of a petition in the High Court of Zambia for the winding up of Konkola Copper Mines PLC (“KCM”) on 21 May 2019 (the “Petition”), the appointment by the Court of Mr Milingo Lungu as provisional liquidator of KCM (the “Provisional Liquidator”) and the legal proceedings commenced in the High Court of South Africa and applications made to the Zambian High Court by Vedanta Resources Limited and Vedanta Resources Holdings Limited (together “Vedanta”).
ZCCM-IH Further Cautionary Announcement – KHL
In compliance with the requirements of the Securities Act No 41 of 2016 and the Lusaka Securities Exchange (“LuSE”) Listings Requirements (the “Rules”), shareholders are informed that on 11 November 2019, KHL filed a Request for Arbitration in London against ZCCM-IH (as Respondent) and KMP (as Nominal Respondent). These Arbitration proceedings are strictly confidential as between the parties. The Arbitration proceedings follow a criminal complaint made by ZCCM-IH against the allegedly unauthorized transfer by KMP of KMP monies to a KHL related party/affiliate.
ZCCM-IH Further Cautionary Announcement KCM
Shareholders of ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM-IH”) are referred to the announcements dated 23 May 2019, concerning the filing by ZCCM-IH of a petition in the High Court of Zambia for the winding up of Konkola Copper Mines PLC (“KCM”) on 21 May 2019 (the “Petition”), the appointment by the Court of Mr Milingo Lungu as provisional liquidator of KCM (the “Provisional Liquidator”) and the legal proceedings commenced in the High Court of South Africa and applications made to the Zambian High Court by Vedanta Resources Limited and Vedanta Resources Holdings Limited (together “Vedanta”).
ZCCM-IH Further Cautionary Announcement Mopani
Further to the cautionary announcement date 4th September 2020, shareholders are advised that ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc(“ZCCM-IH” or “the Company”) wishes to advise Shareholders and the market that the Company’s discussions with Glencore Finance (Bermuda) Ltd regarding the future of Mopani Copper Mines Plc (“Mopani”) are still in progress which, if successfully concluded may have a material impact on the price of the Company’s securities.
Trading Statement Half Year 2020
In accordance with Section 3.4(b) Lusaka Securities Exchange (“LuSE”) Listings Requirements, the Board of Directors of ZCCM-Investments Holdings PLC (the “Company” or “ZCCM-IH”) hereby
advises the Shareholders of the Company that the Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) for the Group Unaudited Half Year Results for the Period Ended 30th June 2020 is expected to be approximately 241% higher than the Unaudited Half Year Results for the Period Ended 30th September 2019.
Market Announcement – Group Reorganization
ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC (“ZCCM-IH” or the “Company”) is an investments holding company with diversified interests in mining, energy, banking, property and other sectors of the Zambian economy. The company has a primary listing of its Class “B” ordinary shares on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (“LuSE”), and secondary listings on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Stock Exchange in Paris. Class B shares represent 39.72% shareholding and voting rights in the Company. The Class A shares represent 60.28 % shareholding and voting rights in the Company and are not listed on any stock exchange.