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Early redemption of certain euro hybrid notes

On 22 October 2015, BHP announced it had priced €750,000,000 of subordinated non-call 9 fixed rate reset notes in the euro market at 5.625 per cent. The notes were issued by BHP Billiton Finance Limited and due in 2079 (ISIN: XS1309436910) (the “Notes”).

Today, BHP announces that it has given notice to the holders of the Notes that it will exercise its contractual option to redeem and cancel the Notes.

The Notes will be redeemed on 22 October 2024 at their outstanding principal amount plus any accrued interest in accordance with their terms and conditions.

The terms and conditions of the Notes are available on BHP’s website at the following link:
www.bhp.com/investors/debt-investors/debt-investors