BHP Billiton Finance, a subsidiary of BHP Group, completed an SEC-registered debt offering of US$3 billion of fixed-rate notes, consisting of US$1 billion of 5% senior notes due 2030, US$750 million of 5.125% senior notes due 2032 and US$1.25 billion of 5.3% senior notes due 2035. The notes are guaranteed by BHP Group.
BHP is a leading global resources company focused on building a portfolio of assets in attractive commodities. Its portfolio focuses on iron ore, copper, steelmaking coal, nickel and potash.
The S&C team that represented BHP Group consisted of John Estes, Wally Jones, Ben Fleming, Michelle Thiry and Jin Lee. Eric Wang, Saul Brander and John Jo advised on U.S. taxation matters. Vanessa Blackmore, Kirsten Rodger and trainee solicitor Jenna Park advised on UK/EU matters.