Barrick Gold Corporation-Notice to Holders of Cadence Energy 4.75% Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 09/17/10 -- All figures in Canadian dollars
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: ABX)(TSX: ABX) announced today that, pursuant to the terms of Cadence Energy 4.75% Convertible Unsecured Subordinated Debentures due 2012 (the 'Debentures') (TSX: CDS.DB), upon compliance with the terms and conditions of the Debentures, in connection with the previously announced payment of regular dividends on the common shares of Barrick Gold Corporation (the 'Barrick Shares'), the Debentures are convertible from and after September 16, 2010 into Barrick Shares at a rate of 19.23 Barrick Shares for each $1,000 principal amount of Debentures (subject to further adjustment in accordance with the indenture governing the terms of the Debentures).
Barrick's vision is to be the world's best gold company by finding, acquiring, developing and producing quality reserves in a safe, profitable and socially responsible manner.
Contacts:
INVESTOR CONTACT: Deni Nicoski
Vice President, Investor Relations
(416) 307-7410
dnicoski@barrick.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Rod Jimenez
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
(416) 307-7427
rjimenez@barrick.com