BIL 201811070045A
Publication of Declaration Data

BHP Billiton Plc
Registration number 3196209
Registered in England and Wales
Share code BIL
ISIN GB0000566504

PUBLICATION OF DECLARATION DATA

BHP Billiton Plc will be changing its name from BHP Billiton Plc to BHP Group Plc, provided that it
obtains the necessary shareholder approval, the name change becomes effective and is registered
with the Companies House in the United Kingdom. The JSE share code and ISIN number will
change and the salient dates and times in respect of the name change on the JSE will be as
follows:

 Declaration date                                                              Wednesday, 7 November 2018
 Finalisation date by 11am SA time                                              Tuesday, 20 November 2018
 Last day to trade in existing shares on the JSE prior to the                   Tuesday, 20 November 2018
 change of name, share code and ISIN number
 Trading in the new name, share code and ISIN number of                       Wednesday, 21 November 2018
 BHP Group Plc and abbreviated name BHP on the JSE
 commences on
 Change of name, record date on the JSE                                          Friday, 23 November 2018
 CSDP and broker accounts of dematerialised shareholders                         Monday, 26 November 2018
 are expected to be updated on
 Issue of new share certificates to certificated shareholders                    Monday, 26 November 2018
 upon receipt of forms of surrender from

Notes:
1.       Share certificates in the name of BHP Billiton Plc may not be dematerialised or re-
         materialised after Tuesday, 20 November 2018.
2.       Surrender forms will be posted to shareholders and will be available on the BHP Billiton Plc
         website as soon as possible from the date of this announcement. Share certificates and
         surrender forms received after 12:00 on the Record Date will have their replacement
         certificates posted within 5 business days of receipt of surrender forms.


Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Limited




BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209
LEI 549300C116EOWV835768
Registered in England and Wales
Registered Office: Nova South, 160 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5LB United Kingdom

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