BHP Confirms Fully Franked USD 0.73 Dividend with Multi-Currency Options

Dividend Confirmation and Payment Details

BHP Group Limited has reaffirmed its ordinary dividend payment of USD 0.73 per fully paid ordinary share, fully franked at the corporate tax rate of 30%. The dividend relates to the six-month period ending 31 December 2025 and will be paid on 26 March 2026. Shareholders registered by 6 March 2026 will be eligible for this distribution.

Multi-Currency Dividend Payments and Exchange Rates

In a detailed update to its previous announcement, BHP disclosed the currency conversion rates applicable for dividend payments in multiple currencies, including Australian dollars (AUD), British pounds (GBP), New Zealand dollars (NZD), and South African rand (ZAR). The primary currency for the dividend is the US dollar (USD), but shareholders can elect to receive payments in their preferred currency, subject to registration and election deadlines.

For shareholders on the Australian register who choose currencies other than AUD, dividends will first be converted from USD to AUD before conversion to the elected currency. The exchange rates provided are estimates based on central bank benchmark rates as of 9 March 2026, with AUD/USD at 0.702958, GBP/USD at 1.332000, NZD/USD at 0.589500, and ZAR/USD at 15.92875.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) Details

BHP continues to offer a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, allowing shareholders to reinvest their dividends into additional shares rather than receiving cash. The DRP will operate without any discount on the share price, and shares will be purchased on-market shortly after the dividend payment date. Participation in the DRP is optional, with the default option being cash payment for those who do not elect to participate.

Implications for Shareholders

This update provides clarity on currency arrangements that could impact the net dividend received by shareholders depending on their currency election and prevailing exchange rates at payment. The fully franked nature of the dividend also offers potential tax advantages for Australian investors. Shareholders are encouraged to ensure their currency election details are up to date with the share registry to benefit from their preferred payment currency.