April 25 Deadline: GPM Reminds Investors of the Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against BHP Billiton Limited

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the upcoming April 25, 2016 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of a class (the “Class”) of investors who purchased BHP Billiton Limited (“BHP Billiton” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BHP) securities between September 25, 2014 and November 30, 2015, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors that have suffered losses on their investment in BHP Billiton securities and wish to take an active role in this lawsuit are encouraged to contact GPM.

The complaint alleges that during the Class Period, defendants disregarded the hazardous condition of mining operations and facilities at the Samarco mine, a Brazilian mining operation jointly owned by BHP and Vale S.A., yet nonetheless made materially false and misleading statements concerning the Company's commitment to safety and the application of safety and monitoring protocols at the mine sites.

GPM represents institutional and retail investors in securities class actions throughout the country, and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of investors.

If you purchased BHP Billiton shares, you may move the Court no later than April 25, 2016 to request appointment as lead plaintiff. To be a member of the class you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the Class. If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Lesley Portnoy, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at http://www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.

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