Form 6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

August 15, 2014

 

 

 

BHP BILLITON LIMITED   BHP BILLITON PLC
(ABN 49 004 028 077)   (REG. NO. 3196209)
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)   (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA   ENGLAND AND WALES
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)   (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)

171 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE,

VICTORIA 3000 AUSTRALIA

 

NEATHOUSE PLACE, VICTORIA, LONDON,

UNITED KINGDOM

(Address of principal executive offices)   (Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or

Form 40-F:    x  Form 20-F    ¨  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):  ¨

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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    x  No

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LOGO

NEWS RELEASE

 

Release Time    IMMEDIATE
Date    15 August 2014
Number    12/14

UPDATE ON PORTFOLIO SIMPLIFICATION

BHP Billiton has been simplifying its portfolio for over a decade and is pursuing options to make the Company simpler and more productive.

As we announced on 1 April 2014, we are actively studying the next phase of simplification, including structural options. We believe that a portfolio focused on our major iron ore, copper, coal and petroleum assets would retain the benefits of diversification, generate stronger growth in cash flow and a superior return on investment.

By increasing our focus on these four pillars, with potash as a potential fifth, we will be able to more quickly improve the productivity and performance of our largest businesses.

Since then, the Board has continued to study various structural alternatives including at its meeting this week. A demerger of a selection of assets is our preferred option.

The Board expects to consider this, and other matters, when it reconvenes next week. If any material decisions are made, they will be announced immediately.

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


Media Relations

  

Investor Relations

Australia    Australia
Emily Perry    Tara Dines
Tel: +61 3 9609 2800 Mobile: +61 477 325 803    Tel: +61 3 9609 2222 Mobile: +61 499 249 005
email: Emily.Perry@bhpbilliton.com    email: Tara.Dines@bhpbilliton.com
Paul Hitchins    Jodie Phillips
Tel: + 61 3 9609 2592 Mobile: + 61 419 315 001    Tel: +61 3 9609 2069 Mobile: +61 418 710 516
email: Paul.Hitchins@bhpbilliton.com    email: Jodie.Phillips@bhpbilliton.com
Eleanor Nichols    United Kingdom and South Africa
Tel: +61 3 9609 2360 Mobile: +61 407 064 748   
email: Eleanor.Nichols@bhpbilliton.com    Jonathan Price
   Tel: +44 20 7802 4131 Mobile: +44 7990 527 726
United Kingdom    email: Jonathan.H.Price@bhpbilliton.com
Ruban Yogarajah    Dean Simon
Tel: +44 20 7802 4033 Mobile: +44 7827 082 022    Tel: +44 20 7802 7461 Mobile: +44 7717 511 193
email: Ruban.Yogarajah@bhpbilliton.com    email: Dean.Simon@bhpbilliton.com
Jennifer White    Americas
Tel: +44 20 7802 7462 Mobile: +44 7827 253 764   
email: Jennifer.White@bhpbilliton.com    James Agar
   Tel: +1 212 310 1421 Mobile: +1 347 882 3011
Americas    email: James.Agar@bhpbilliton.com
Ruban Yogarajah    Joseph Suarez
Tel: +44 20 7802 4033 Mobile: +44 7827 082 022    Tel: +1 212 310 1422 Mobile: +1 646 400 3803
email: Ruban.Yogarajah@bhpbilliton.com    email: Joseph.Suarez@bhpbilliton.com
BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077    BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209
Registered in Australia    Registered in England and Wales
Registered Office: Level 16, 171 Collins Street    Registered Office: Neathouse Place
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia    London SW1V 1LH United Kingdom
Tel +61 1300 55 4757 Fax +61 3 9609 3015    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 and BHP Billiton Plc
Date: August 15, 2014   By:  

/s/ Nicole Duncan

  Name:   Nicole Duncan
  Title:   Company Secretary