ZUG (dpa-AFX) - Diversified miner Xstrata Plc's (XTA.L, XSRAY.PK, XSRAF.PK) independent non-executive directors noted today's Glencore International plc's (GLEN.L, GLNCY.PK, GLCNF.PK) announcement of a full and final offer for Xstrata.
Following the request of the Takeover Panel, the independent non-executive directors confirm that they would announce whether or not they plan to put Glencore's proposal to Xstrata shareholders, by not later than 7.00am (London time) on Monday September 24, 2012, and if so, would publish their response on all elements of the Glencore proposal at that time.
The independent non-executive directors would consider carefully the proposal received and consult with major shareholders before responding.
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