UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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BHP Billiton
Limited
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6 December 2005
Number 46/05
BHP BILLITON PRICES GLOBAL BOND
BHP Billiton announced today that it has priced a two tranche Global Bond under its debt shelf registration statement, which has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Global Bond comprises US$600 million of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2010 and US$750 million of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2015. The proceeds will be used to repay debt incurred to fund the recent acquisition of WMC Resources Limited and to repay commercial paper.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Offers and sales will only be made pursuant to a written prospectus and prospectus supplement, copies of which may be obtained from the joint book runners, Credit Suisse First Boston, Eleven Madison Avenue NY NY 10010 or J.P Morgan at 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017.
Further information on BHP Billiton can be found on our Internet site: www.bhpbilliton.com
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Australia Jane Belcher, Investor Relations Tel: +61 3 9609 3952 Mobile: +61 417 031 653 email: Jane.H.Belcher@bhpbilliton.com |
United Kingdom Mark Lidiard, Investor & Media Relations Tel: +44 20 7802 4156 Mobile: +44 7769 934 942 email: Mark.Lidiard@bhpbilliton.com |
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Tania Price, Media Relations United States |
Ariane Gentil, Media Relations South Africa Alison Gilbert, Investor Relations Tel: SA +27 11 376 2121 or UK +44 20 7802 4183 email: Alison.Gilbert@bhpbilliton.com |
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BHP Billiton Limited ABN 49 004 028 077 Registered Office: Level 27, 180 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Telephone +61 1300 554 757 Facsimile +61 3 9609 3015 |
BHP Billiton Plc Registration number 3196209 Registered Office: Neathouse Place London SW1V 1BH United Kingdom Telephone +44 20 7802 4000 Facsimile +44 20 7802 4111 |
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The BHP Billiton Group is headquartered in Australia
| Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. |
| BHP Billiton Limited | ||
| Date: 6 December 2005 | By: |
Karen Wood |
| Name: | Karen Wood | |
| Title: | Company Secretary |