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BHP Billiton Prices Hybrid Notes
BHP Billiton Plc
Registration number 3196209
Registered in England and Wales
Share code: BIL
ISIN: GB0000566504
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Release Time IMMEDIATE
Date 15 October 2015
Number 22/15
BHP BILLITON PRICES US$3.25 BILLION US DOLLAR HYBRID NOTES
BHP Billiton has priced US$3.25 billion of subordinated fixed rate reset notes in the US
Dollar market across two tranches.
The issuance of these hybrid notes comprises:
- US$1,000 million in a 60NC5 maturity bearing an initial coupon of 6.250%, paid semi-
annually*
- US$2,250 million in a 60NC10 maturity bearing an initial coupon of 6.750%, paid semi-
annually*
* The coupon for each tranche of notes will reset in accordance with their respective terms at
the end of the applicable non-call period and every five years thereafter prior to maturity.
Settlement of the notes is expected to occur on 19 October 2015, subject to customary
closing conditions.
The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include, without
limitation, the repayment of existing debt of the BHP Billiton Group.
This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any
securities in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia or any other jurisdiction. The securities
described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of
1933, as amended or under any relevant securities laws of any state of the United States or any
other jurisdiction, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to any U.S. persons
absent an effective registration statement covering such securities or an applicable exemption
from such registration requirements.
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email: Joseph.Suarez@bhpbilliton.com
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