Anglo American was given further impetus to adapt last year, when Xstrata made an offer that could have been characterised as a takeover, or even merger, had it ever materialised. The results to date indicate that there was fat right across the Anglo American system. At Anglo Platinum, significant restructuring has been claimed; "flat cash" operating cost targets have been met; three high cost shafts are on care and maintenance, and labour productivity has soared 21% in two years.