Disclosure of beneficial interests in securities
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Date14 Jan 2021
In compliance with paragraph 3.83(b) of the JSE Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised that Gemfields has received formal notification from Rational Expectations (Pty) Ltd (“Rational”) on 14 January 2021, that Rational and related parties acquired a beneficial interest in the ordinary shares of the Company, such that the total beneficial interest in ordinary shares of the Company held by Rational is now 8.41% of the total issued shares of the Company. Following the acquisition, Rational held a total of 97,276,350 ordinary shares in the Company.
Articles of Association and 2021 AGM
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Date04 Jan 2021
On 9 October 2020, Gemfields announced that it had completed an external review of its Articles of Incorporation (the “Articles”). The assessment included a general review of AIM and JSE practices, Guernsey law (where Gemfields is registered) and the governance benchmarks set by a peer group of other, including large diversified, mining companies. The intention was to better align Gemfields with appropriate market practice and further improve the corporate governance framework.
Emerald Mini-Auction Results
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Date11 Dec 2020
Gemfields is pleased to announce the results of its series of five small and sequential emerald auctions held during the period 2 November 2020 – 11 December 2020. The mini-auctions comprised of a selection of grades that are typically offered at Kagem’s auctions of higher quality emeralds. Selected lots were made available for in-person and private viewings by customers in Tel Aviv, Singapore and Jaipur. Following the viewings, the auctions took place via an online auction platform specifically adapted for Gemfields and permitting customers from multiple jurisdictions to participate in a sealed-bid process.
Invitation to shareholders: the Company’s Remuneration Policy
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Date02 Dec 2020
At the Company’s AGM on 24 June 2020, more than 25% of votes were cast against non-binding advisory vote number 1 (to endorse the Company’s Remuneration Policy) and more than 25% of votes were cast against non-binding advisory vote number 2 (to endorse the Company’s Remuneration Implementation Report).
Proposed Sale of Stake in Sedibelo Platinum
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Date13 Nov 2020
Gemfields Group Limited (“Gemfields”) announces that it has commenced a sale process for its 23.65% equity holding in Pallinghurst Ivy Lane Capital S.à r.l, a company incorporated in Luxembourg (“Ivy Lane”). Ivy Lane in turn owns 27.64% of Sedibelo Platinum Mines Limited (“SPM”) giving Gemfields an effective and indirect interest in SPM of approximately 6.54%. As previously announced, SPM is not considered a core part of Gemfields’ strategy.
Update on Gemfields’ Auction Programme
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Date10 Nov 2020
Gemfields Group Limited (“Gemfields”) hereby provides an update regarding its auction programme. Gemfields’ typical auction schedule consists of five to six auctions per year: two of mixed-quality rubies and three to four of emeralds (split between higher quality and commercial quality). In 2019, Gemfields’ six auctions accounted for 93% of total group revenue (approximately USD 200 million out of some USD 216 million) with USD 120 million of revenue derived from two ruby auctions and USD 80 million derived from four emerald auctions. The average number of lots offered at Gemfields’ emerald and ruby auctions to date is 24 and 72 respectively.
Invitation to shareholders Re: proposed changes to Articles of Incorporation
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Date09 Oct 2020
Gemfields Group Limited (“Gemfields”) is pleased to advise that it has completed an external review of its Articles of Incorporation (“Articles”). The review arose as a result of specific suggestions received from a shareholder group, and which Gemfields then expanded to include a general review taking into account AIM and JSE practices, Guernsey law (where Gemfields is registered) and the governance benchmarks set by a peer group of other, including large diversified, mining companies. The intention is to better align Gemfields with appropriate market practice and further improve the corporate governance framework.
Trading Statement
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Date14 Sep 2020
In accordance with paragraph 3.4(b) of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, Gemfields is reasonably certain that its net loss after tax will be USD 56.7 million for the six months ending 30 June 2020 compared to a net profit after tax of USD 12.4 million for the six months ending 30 June 2019. In ZAR terms, the net loss after tax is expected to be ZAR 959 million (ZAR 177 million net profit after tax for the comparative period).
Disclosure of beneficial interests in securities
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Date06 Aug 2020
In compliance with paragraph 3.83(b) of the JSE Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised that Gemfields has received formal notification from Rational Expectations (Pty) Ltd (“Rational”) on 5 August 2020, that Rational and related parties acquired a beneficial interest in the ordinary shares of the Company, such that the total beneficial interest in ordinary shares of the Company held by Rational is now 7.05% of the total issued shares of the Company. Following the acquisition, Rational held a total of 82,371,221 ordinary shares in the Company.
Appointment of Joint Broker
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Date03 Aug 2020
The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Liberum Capital Limited (“Liberum”) as the Company’s Joint Broker with immediate effect. finnCap will continue to act as the Company’s Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker.