BHP BILLITON PLC - Redemption of Petrohawk Senior14 Jul 2014
BIL 201407140036A
Redemption of Petrohawk Senior Notes

BHP Billiton Plc
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NEWS RELEASE
Release Time IMMEDIATE
Date            14 July 2014
Number          10/14



   REDEMPTION OF PETROHAWK ENERGY CORPORATION 7.25% SENIOR
         NOTES DUE 2018 AND 6.25% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2019


Petrohawk Energy Corporation has issued a formal notice of redemption to noteholders of its
7.25% Senior Notes due 2018 and 6.25% Senior Notes due 2019.

All outstanding Senior Notes due 2018 and 2019 will be redeemed on 15 August 2014 at the
applicable call prices. The total aggregate principal value of the notes to be redeemed is
approximately US$1.8 billion.

Following the redemption, Petrohawk’s financial reporting obligations will cease.


Further information on BHP Billiton can be found at: www.bhpbilliton.com.


Sponsor: Merrill Lynch South Africa Proprietary Limited

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