AngloGold Ashanti Executive Sells Vested Shares

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AngloGold Ashanti, a global gold mining company, announced that one of its executive officers, Marcelo Godoy, has dealt in the company's securities. Godoy received 25,745 vested ordinary shares under the company's 2023 Deferred Share Plan, and then sold 9,526 of those shares on the open market at a weighted average price of US$126.6852 per share, generating proceeds of US$1,206,803.27. The sale was to satisfy related taxes.

Why it matters

This transaction is a routine occurrence for executives who receive equity-based compensation as part of their pay packages. The sale of a portion of the vested shares to cover tax obligations is a common practice. The disclosure of these types of transactions provides transparency into the trading activities of company insiders.

The details

Marcelo Godoy, an executive officer of AngloGold Ashanti, received 25,745 ordinary shares that had vested under the company's 2023 Deferred Share Plan. He then sold 9,526 of those shares on the open market at a weighted average price of US$126.6852 per share, generating proceeds of US$1,206,803.27. The sale was to satisfy related taxes.

• The transaction occurred on February 27, 2026.