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BHP lists 2.79 million shares on London Stock Exchange

Australian miner raises capital via employee share plans as 2.79 million new ordinary shares begin trading on the LSE's Main Market.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 29 Aug 2026 · 00:27 · 1 min read
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BHP lists 2.79 million shares on London Stock Exchange

BHP Group Limited listed 2,790,704 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market on Tuesday, following an allotment tied to employee share ownership plans. The shares rank equally with existing ordinary shares and were admitted under the Public Offers and Admission to Trading Regulations 2024.

The new issuance brings the company's total shares in issue to 5,084,182,410 as of August 19, 2026, according to regulatory filings. BHP holds no treasury shares, and the total voting rights calculation aligns with the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

The listing was authorized by Stefanie Wilkinson, General Counsel and Group Company Secretary, with the press release issued Monday. The shares were admitted for trading on the same day, marking the latest capital-raising measure under the company's employee incentive programs.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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