Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by BHP Group Limited, dated February 21, 2025, discloses a change in the relevant interests of a director. The filing serves as a regulatory notification to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding a transaction that occurred on February 18, 2025, and was reported to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on February 19, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. It is strictly a disclosure of a director's securities transaction.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction Type | On-market purchase |
| Securities Acquired | 25,000 Ordinary Shares |
| Price per Share | AUD 40.53 |
| Total Consideration | AUD 1,013,250 (Calculated) |
| Post-Transaction Holdings | 35,000 Ordinary Shares (Indirect) |
Material Changes
The material change disclosed is an increase in the indirect shareholding of Ross McEwan, a Non-executive Director of BHP Group Limited. Prior to the transaction on February 18, 2025, Mr. McEwan held 10,000 ordinary shares indirectly through FNZ Custodians Limited. Following the purchase, his indirect holding increased to 35,000 ordinary shares.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The transaction was executed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and did not occur during a closed period requiring prior written clearance.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Director Identity: Ross McEwan, Non-executive Director.
- Transaction Date: February 18, 2025.
- Transaction Nature: On-market purchase of 25,000 ordinary shares.
- Price Point: AUD 40.53 per share.
- Current Position: Indirect holding of 35,000 shares via FNZ Custodians Limited.
- Regulatory Status: No closed period trading restrictions were breached.