SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June 2003.
ASHANTI GOLDFIELDS COMPANY LIMITED
(Translation of Registrant's Name Into English)
Gold House, Patrice Lumumba Road
Roman Ridge, P.O. Box 2665
Accra, Ghana
(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[___]
(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 [___] No [X]
(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 13, 2003 ASHANTI GOLDFIELDS COMPANY LIMITED
By: /s/ Ernest Abankroh
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Name: Ernest Abankroh
Title: Company Secretary
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 13 JUNE 2003
ASHANTI GOLDFIELDS COMPANY LIMITED
On 16 May 2003, Ashanti Goldfields Company Limited ("Ashanti") announced that
its board was in discussions with the board of AngloGold Limited ("AngloGold")
regarding a proposed merger of the two companies at a ratio of 26 AngloGold
shares for every 100 Ashanti ordinary shares or global depositary securities.
The announcement further stated that discussions were taking place with certain
stakeholders.
Ashanti has been notified that the Government of Ghana is to hold consultations
and take appropriate professional advice in considering the proposed merger.
Ashanti welcomes this development as an important step forward in the
discussions with key stakeholders.
Shareholders are reminded that there can be no assurance that a definitive
agreement between Ashanti and AngloGold will be reached and a further
announcement will be made when appropriate. Consequently, shareholders of
Ashanti are avdised to exercise caution when dealing in the relevant securities
until a further announcement is made.
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For Further Information Contact:
Ashanti Goldfields Company Limited
Kweku Awotwi, MD for Investor Relations Tel: +233 21 772331
Corinne Gaisie, UK Representative Tel: +44 20 7256 9938
North American Contact:
Allan Jordan - Golin Harris Tel: +1 212 697 9191
CIBC World Markets Plc
Andy Quinn, Managing Director Tel: +44 20 7234 6400
Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although Ashanti believes that the
expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no
assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct.
For a discussion of the important factors and risks involved in Ashanti's
business refer to Ashanti's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission"), including Ashanti's amended annual report on
Form 20-F/A for the year ended 31 December 2001 filed with the Commission on 27
January 2003.
Ashanti does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or release any
revisions to publicly update any forward looking statements discussed in this
announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
A copy of this release is available at http://www.ashantigold.com/release.htm
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