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BHP Group Limited — Capital/Financing Update 2012
Feb 22, 2012
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Capital/Financing Update
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
February 22, 2012
| Commission File Number | Translation of registrant's name into English; Address of principal executive offices |
|---|---|
| BHP Billiton Limited (ABN 49 004 028 077) 180 LONSDALE STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA 3000 AUSTRALIA | |
| - | BHP Billiton Plc (REG. NO. 3196209) NEATHOUSE PLACE, VICTORIA, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .
NEWS RELEASE
Release Time: IMMEDIATE
Date: 22 February 2012
Number: 07/12
BHP BILLITON PRICES US$5.25 BILLION BOND
BHP Billiton has priced a five tranche Global Bond under its debt shelf registration statement, which has been previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Global Bond comprises US$1,000 million Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2014 paying interest at three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR plus 27 basis points, US$1,000 million 1.000% Senior Notes due 2015, US$1,250 million 1.625% Senior Notes due 2017, US$1,000 million 2.875% Senior Notes due 2022, and US$1,000 million 4.125% Senior Notes due 2042. The proceeds will be used for debt refinancing, including the retirement of commercial paper, and general corporate purposes.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Offers and sales will only be made pursuant to a written prospectus and prospectus supplement, copies of which may be obtained from the joint book runners, Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, 1-888-693-5847 and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10179, +1-212-834-4533.
Further information on BHP Billiton can be found at: www.bhpbilliton.com
Media Relations
Australia
Antonios Papaspiropoulos Tel: +61 3 9609 3830 Mobile: +61 477 325 803 email: [email protected]
Kelly Quirke Tel: +61 3 9609 2896 Mobile: +61 429 966 312 email: [email protected]
Fiona Martin Tel: +61 3 9609 2211 Mobile: +61 427 777 908 email: [email protected]
United Kingdom and Americas
Ruban Yogarajah Tel: US +1 713 966 2907 or UK +44 20 7802 4033 Mobile: UK +44 7827 082 022 email: [email protected]
Investor Relations
Australia
James Agar Tel: +61 3 9609 2222 Mobile: +61 467 807 064 email: [email protected]
Andrew Gunn Tel: +61 3 9609 3575 Mobile: +61 439 558 454 email: [email protected]
United Kingdom and South Africa
Brendan Harris Tel: +44 20 7802 4131 Mobile: +44 7990 527 726 email: [email protected]
Tara Dines Tel: +44 20 7802 7113 Mobile: +44 7825 342 232 Email: [email protected]
Americas
Scott Espenshade Tel: +1 713 599 6431 Mobile: +1 713 208 8565 email: [email protected]
BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077 Registered in Australia Registered Office: 180 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia Tel +61 1300 55 4757 Fax +61 3 9609 3015
BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209 Registered in England and Wales Registered Office: Neathouse Place London SW1V 1BH United Kingdom Tel +44 20 7802 4000 Fax +44 20 7802 4111
Members of the BHP Billiton Group which is headquartered in Australia
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| BHP Billiton Limited (ABN 49 004 028 077) BHP Billiton Plc (REG. NO. 3196209) — By: | /s/ Jane McAloon |
|---|---|
| Name: | Jane McAloon |
| Title: | Group Company Secretary |