Davis Polk advised the dealer managers in connection with a cash tender offer by AngloGold Ashanti Holdings plc for up to $810 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 8.500% notes due 2020. 

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a geographically diverse portfolio including 19 operations in 9 countries, as well as several exploration programs in both the established and new gold producing regions of the world.    

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Reuven B. Young and counsel Radoslaw Michalak. Counsel Alon Gurfinkel provided tax advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the London office.