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BHP lists 2.79 million shares on London Stock Exchange

Australian miner’s employee share awards lead to listing of 2.79 million ordinary shares on the LSE’s Main Market. Total issued shares now stand at 5.08 billion.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 29 Aug 2026 · 00:32 · 1 min read
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BHP lists 2.79 million shares on London Stock Exchange

BHP Group Limited said on Monday it had listed 2,790,704 ordinary shares on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, following an allotment tied to employee share ownership plans.

The new shares, which rank equally with existing ordinary shares, were admitted on an expected date of Tuesday. As of August 19, 2026, BHP’s total issued share capital reached 5,084,182,410 shares, including the newly listed tranche. The company holds no treasury shares, according to a regulatory filing.

The listing complies with the Public Offers and Admission to Trading Regulations 2024 and the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Stefanie Wilkinson, BHP’s General Counsel and Group Company Secretary, authorized the disclosure in a statement issued on Monday.

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