Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by BHP Group Limited, dated August 26, 2025, serves as a notice regarding the final dividend for the full financial year ended June 30, 2025. The filing specifically addresses currency exchange rates for shareholders on the South African branch register and provides payment logistics.
Key Financial Metrics
- Final Dividend: 60 US cents per ordinary share.
- Dividend Source: Retained earnings.
- Shares in Issue: 5,075,992,235 ordinary shares as of August 19, 2025.
- South African Exchange Rate: 17.62563 (average rate on August 22, 2025).
- South African Dividend (Gross): 1,057.53780 South African cents per share.
- South African Dividend (Net): 846.03024 South African cents per share (after 20% Dividend Tax withholding).
Note: The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or material changes versus prior periods. It is a procedural announcement regarding dividend distribution and tax implications for specific shareholders.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Payment Schedule: The dividend will be paid on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
- Record Date: September 5, 2025.
- Other Currencies: Exchange rates for currencies other than the South African Rand will be based on rates ending on or before the Record Date and will be announced on September 8, 2025.
- Tax Contingency: For South African branch register shareholders, the dividend is treated as a 'foreign dividend' subject to a 20% Dividend Tax withholding unless an exemption applies.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the Record Date of September 5, 2025, to ensure eligibility for the dividend.
- Confirm the specific exchange rate applicable to your currency if not holding shares on the South African branch register (announcement expected September 8, 2025).
- Review tax implications for South African shareholders regarding the 20% withholding tax.
- Confirm the payment date of September 25, 2025.