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Sibanye Gold Limited
(Reg. No. 2002/031431/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Share Code: JSE: SGL; NYSE: SBGL
ISIN Code: ZAE000173951
Issuer Code: SGL
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PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF
STILLWATER MINING COMPANY ANTITRUST CONDITION SATISFIED
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Sibanye Gold Limited (“Sibanye”), is pleased to announce that Sibanye and Stillwater Mining Company (NYSE:
SWC) (“Stillwater”) has received early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust
Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”) with respect to the proposed acquisition of Stillwater by
Sibanye (“the Transaction”), which was announced on 9 December 2016. The effect of the early termination is
that the antitrust condition required for the Transaction has now been satisfied.
The Transaction is expected to close in the second calendar quarter of 2017 and remains subject to the approval
of the Transaction by the holders of a majority of Stillwater’s outstanding shares, the approval of the Transaction
by the holders of a majority of Sibanye’s shares present and voting, the approval of the related issuance of shares
by Sibanye in the context of a potential rights issue by the holders of at least 75% of the shares present and
voting, CFIUS clearance, the approval of the South African Reserve Bank and other customary conditions.
Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye said “Satisfying the HSR Act antitrust condition in a timely manner is an
important first step towards concluding the acquisition of Stillwater. We have made very positive progress since
the announcement of the Transaction and continue to work towards satisfying the outstanding conditions as soon
as possible”.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Sibanye, including, but not limited to,
statements related to the anticipated closing of the acquisition of Stillwater by Sibanye and the timing thereof, and
regulatory submissions, as well as other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking
statements are based on Sibanye’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties.
Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks related to Sibanye’s
ability to complete the Transaction on the proposed terms and schedule, including risks and uncertainties related
to the satisfaction of closing conditions such as, without limitation, the merger agreement not being approved by
the holders of a majority of Stillwater’s outstanding shares; the merger agreement not being approved by the
holders of a majority of Sibanye’s shares present and voting; the issuance of shares by Sibanye in a rights
offering not being approved by the holders of at least 75% of the shares present and voting, failure to obtain
CFIUS clearance and failure to obtain approval of the South African Reserve Bank; the possibility of competing
offers being made; the outcome of legal proceedings that may be instituted against Sibanye and/or others related
to the proposed transaction. Sibanye cautions investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking
statements contained in this communication. Sibanye undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-
looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its
expectations.
Additional Information Regarding the Transaction and Where to Find It