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BHP Group Limited — Capital/Financing Update 2012
Sep 20, 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
September 19, 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: 19 September 2012
Number: 23/12
BHP BILLITON PRICES EUR2.0 BILLION and GBP1.75 BILLION BONDS
BHP Billiton has priced a two tranche Euro bond and a two tranche Sterling bond under its Euro Medium Term Note Programme.
The Euro bond issue comprises EUR1,250 million 2.250% bonds due 2020 and EUR750 million 3.250% bonds due 2027. The Sterling bond issue comprises GBP750 million 3.250% bonds due 2024 and GBP1,000 million 4.300% bonds due 2042.
The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and in part, redemption of the Group’s commercial paper programme.
This announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia or any other jurisdiction. The securities described herein and therein have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or under any relevant securities laws of any state of the United States of America, and may not be offered or sold to U.S. persons or to persons within the United States of America, except pursuant to an exemption from the Securities Act.
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]
Fiona Hadley Tel: +61 3 9609 2211 Mobile: +61 427 777 908 email: [email protected] United Kingdom
Ruban Yogarajah Tel: +44 20 7802 4033 Mobile: +44 7827 082 022 email: [email protected]
Deirdra McCracken Tel: +44 20 7802 7462 Mobile: +44 7827 253 764 Email: [email protected]
Americas
Jaryl Strong Tel: +1 713 499 5548 Mobile: +1 281 222 6627 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
Tara Dines Tel : +44 20 7802 7113 Mobile : +44 7825 342 232 Email : [email protected]
Americas
Brendan Harris Tel: +44 20 7802 4131 Mobile: +44 7990 527 726 email: [email protected]
Matt Chism Tel: +1 71 359 96158 Mobile: +1 281 782 2238 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 |