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BHP Billiton Announces All-Cash Offer To Acquire PotashCorp
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Highlights
• Fully funded all-cash offer of US$130 per share for PotashCorp
• Represents a 20 per cent premium to the closing price of PotashCorp on 11 August 2010
• Consistent with BHP Billiton's strategy of adding Tier 1 assets and further diversification
• Accelerates BHP Billiton's entry into the fertilizer industry
• Significant benefits to Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Canada
BHP Billiton today announced its intention to make an all-cash offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc, at a price of US$130 in cash per PotashCorp common share (the "Offer"). The Offer values the total equity of PotashCorp at approximately US$40 billion on a fully-diluted basis.
The acquisition will accelerate BHP Billiton's entry into the fertilizer industry and is consistent with the company's strategy of becoming a leading global miner of potash. PotashCorp's potash mining operations are a natural fit with BHP Billiton's greenfield land holdings in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Compelling Offer to PotashCorp Shareholders
The Offer represents an attractive premium of 20 per cent to the closing price of PotashCorp's shares on the NYSE on 11 August 2010, the day prior to BHP Billiton's first approach to PotashCorp. It is also a premium of 32 per cent and 33 per cent to the volume weighted average trading prices of PotashCorp's shares on the NYSE for the 30-trading day and the 60-trading day periods ended on the same date, respectively. The Offer is fully funded and provides PotashCorp shareholders with immediate liquidity and certainty of value regarding the company's growth potential in the face of volatile equity markets.
On 12 August 2010, BHP Billiton Chief Executive Officer Marius Kloppers made a proposal to PotashCorp's President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr William J. Doyle, to combine the two companies in which PotashCorp shareholders would receive US$130 in cash per PotashCorp common share. Mr Kloppers was advised by Mr Doyle that PotashCorp was not for sale and had no interest in discussing a combination at this time.
Subsequently, on 13 August 2010, BHP Billiton Chairman Jac Nasser reiterated the proposal in a letter to Mr Dallas J. Howe, the PotashCorp Board Chair, requesting a response from the PotashCorp Board by 18 August 2010. On 17 August 2010, Mr Howe advised Mr Nasser by letter that the Board of Directors of PotashCorp unanimously rejected BHP Billiton's proposal, and PotashCorp made BHP Billiton's proposal and PotashCorp's response publicly available. Notwithstanding PotashCorp's current position, BHP Billiton would welcome the opportunity to work with PotashCorp to achieve a successful outcome to this transaction.
Commenting on the Offer, Mr Nasser said "We firmly believe that PotashCorp shareholders will find the certainty of a cash offer, at a premium of 32 per cent to the 30-trading day period average, very attractive and we have therefore decided to make this Offer directly to those shareholders".
Consistent with BHP Billiton's Strategy
The acquisition of PotashCorp is consistent with BHP Billiton's strategy of developing, owning and operating a diversified portfolio of large, low-cost, long-life, expandable, export-oriented, Tier 1 assets. PotashCorp will provide BHP Billiton with an immediate leadership platform in the global fertilizer industry and further diversify BHP Billiton's portfolio of Tier 1 assets. In addition, the acquisition leverages BHP Billiton's global capability and experience in building, operating and expanding mining operations.
Furthermore, BHP Billiton believes that the proposed acquisition will be earnings per share accretive in the second full fiscal year following consolidation.
Commenting further on the Offer, Mr Kloppers said "This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a portfolio of Tier 1 assets. It accelerates our stated strategy of becoming a leading global potash producer and further diversifies our portfolio by commodity, geography and customer."
Benefits to Canada
BHP Billiton is committed to being a strong corporate citizen in Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Canada and, in that regard, is prepared to make appropriate undertakings as part of its submission to Investment Canada. Amongst these is BHP Billiton's intention to establish a global potash business in Canada and to base the President and management of the Canadian potash operations in Saskatchewan.
BHP Billiton plans to maintain current levels of employment at PotashCorp's Saskatchewan and New Brunswick operations for the foreseeable future. BHP Billiton also intends to identify and propose a Canadian nominee to stand for election to the BHP Billiton Board.
BHP Billiton recognizes the significant and unique capabilities of PotashCorp's businesses and its employees and is firmly committed to ensuring that PotashCorp's businesses continue to play leading roles in the global fertilizer industry. Towards this end, BHP Billiton intends to continue PotashCorp's planned and previously announced capital programs. In addition, BHP Billiton will continue to progress its plans to develop its Jansen greenfield potash project.
BHP Billiton is committed to strong community relations and intends to bring PotashCorp's spending commitments on community programs in line with BHP Billiton's global commitment levels. BHP Billiton's policy is to spend 1 per cent of Profit Before Tax, on a 3 year rolling average basis, on community programs.
BHP Billiton has had business interests in Canada for almost 40 years, the most significant of which has been EKATI in the Northwest Territories - one of the world's premier diamond mines. BHP Billiton has invested approximately US$5 billion in Canada since EKATI began production in 1998. In recent years, BHP Billiton has acquired exploration rights in the Saskatchewan potash basin.
About the Offer
BHP Billiton plans to formally commence its Offer by way of newspaper advertisement on 20 August 2010. The Offer will be open for acceptance until 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on 19 October 2010, unless the Offer is extended at the sole discretion of BHP Billiton.
The Offer will be subject to certain conditions, including, without limitation, that the PotashCorp shares tendered under the Offer, together with any PotashCorp shares owned by BHP Billiton upon expiry of the Offer, constitute more than 50 per cent of the shares of PotashCorp then outstanding, on a fully-diluted basis. The Offer will also be conditional upon the recently-adopted PotashCorp shareholder rights plan being terminated or determined to be ineffective, receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, no material adverse change in PotashCorp and other conditions customary for transactions of this nature. The Offer is not subject to any financing condition or BHP Billiton shareholder approval.
Full details of the Offer will be included in the formal offer and take-over bid circular to be publicly filed and subsequently mailed to PotashCorp's shareholders. BHP Billiton is requesting a list of PotashCorp's shareholders and expects to mail the formal offer and take-over bid circular to PotashCorp's shareholders as soon as possible following receipt of the shareholder list.
Transaction Financing
BHP Billiton estimates the total amount of funds required to consummate the Offer is approximately US$43 billion (including funds required to repay or refinance certain existing PotashCorp indebtedness if necessary). BHP Billiton has arranged a new multi-currency term and revolving facility agreement entered into for the purpose, among other things, of meeting the funding requirements of the transaction. The terms of the facility will include various representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default customary for credit facilities of this type.
The acquisition financing facility will preserve BHP Billiton's financial flexibility. BHP Billiton remains committed to maintaining a solid A credit rating and a progressive dividend policy.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Highlights
• Fully funded all-cash offer of US$130 per share for PotashCorp
• Represents a 20 per cent premium to the closing price of PotashCorp on 11 August 2010
• Consistent with BHP Billiton's strategy of adding Tier 1 assets and further diversification
• Accelerates BHP Billiton's entry into the fertilizer industry
• Significant benefits to Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Canada
BHP Billiton today announced its intention to make an all-cash offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc, at a price of US$130 in cash per PotashCorp common share (the "Offer"). The Offer values the total equity of PotashCorp at approximately US$40 billion on a fully-diluted basis.
The acquisition will accelerate BHP Billiton's entry into the fertilizer industry and is consistent with the company's strategy of becoming a leading global miner of potash. PotashCorp's potash mining operations are a natural fit with BHP Billiton's greenfield land holdings in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Compelling Offer to PotashCorp Shareholders
The Offer represents an attractive premium of 20 per cent to the closing price of PotashCorp's shares on the NYSE on 11 August 2010, the day prior to BHP Billiton's first approach to PotashCorp. It is also a premium of 32 per cent and 33 per cent to the volume weighted average trading prices of PotashCorp's shares on the NYSE for the 30-trading day and the 60-trading day periods ended on the same date, respectively. The Offer is fully funded and provides PotashCorp shareholders with immediate liquidity and certainty of value regarding the company's growth potential in the face of volatile equity markets.
On 12 August 2010, BHP Billiton Chief Executive Officer Marius Kloppers made a proposal to PotashCorp's President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr William J. Doyle, to combine the two companies in which PotashCorp shareholders would receive US$130 in cash per PotashCorp common share. Mr Kloppers was advised by Mr Doyle that PotashCorp was not for sale and had no interest in discussing a combination at this time.
Subsequently, on 13 August 2010, BHP Billiton Chairman Jac Nasser reiterated the proposal in a letter to Mr Dallas J. Howe, the PotashCorp Board Chair, requesting a response from the PotashCorp Board by 18 August 2010. On 17 August 2010, Mr Howe advised Mr Nasser by letter that the Board of Directors of PotashCorp unanimously rejected BHP Billiton's proposal, and PotashCorp made BHP Billiton's proposal and PotashCorp's response publicly available. Notwithstanding PotashCorp's current position, BHP Billiton would welcome the opportunity to work with PotashCorp to achieve a successful outcome to this transaction.
Commenting on the Offer, Mr Nasser said "We firmly believe that PotashCorp shareholders will find the certainty of a cash offer, at a premium of 32 per cent to the 30-trading day period average, very attractive and we have therefore decided to make this Offer directly to those shareholders".
Consistent with BHP Billiton's Strategy
The acquisition of PotashCorp is consistent with BHP Billiton's strategy of developing, owning and operating a diversified portfolio of large, low-cost, long-life, expandable, export-oriented, Tier 1 assets. PotashCorp will provide BHP Billiton with an immediate leadership platform in the global fertilizer industry and further diversify BHP Billiton's portfolio of Tier 1 assets. In addition, the acquisition leverages BHP Billiton's global capability and experience in building, operating and expanding mining operations.
Furthermore, BHP Billiton believes that the proposed acquisition will be earnings per share accretive in the second full fiscal year following consolidation.
Commenting further on the Offer, Mr Kloppers said "This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a portfolio of Tier 1 assets. It accelerates our stated strategy of becoming a leading global potash producer and further diversifies our portfolio by commodity, geography and customer."
Benefits to Canada
BHP Billiton is committed to being a strong corporate citizen in Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Canada and, in that regard, is prepared to make appropriate undertakings as part of its submission to Investment Canada. Amongst these is BHP Billiton's intention to establish a global potash business in Canada and to base the President and management of the Canadian potash operations in Saskatchewan.
BHP Billiton plans to maintain current levels of employment at PotashCorp's Saskatchewan and New Brunswick operations for the foreseeable future. BHP Billiton also intends to identify and propose a Canadian nominee to stand for election to the BHP Billiton Board.
BHP Billiton recognizes the significant and unique capabilities of PotashCorp's businesses and its employees and is firmly committed to ensuring that PotashCorp's businesses continue to play leading roles in the global fertilizer industry. Towards this end, BHP Billiton intends to continue PotashCorp's planned and previously announced capital programs. In addition, BHP Billiton will continue to progress its plans to develop its Jansen greenfield potash project.
BHP Billiton is committed to strong community relations and intends to bring PotashCorp's spending commitments on community programs in line with BHP Billiton's global commitment levels. BHP Billiton's policy is to spend 1 per cent of Profit Before Tax, on a 3 year rolling average basis, on community programs.
BHP Billiton has had business interests in Canada for almost 40 years, the most significant of which has been EKATI in the Northwest Territories - one of the world's premier diamond mines. BHP Billiton has invested approximately US$5 billion in Canada since EKATI began production in 1998. In recent years, BHP Billiton has acquired exploration rights in the Saskatchewan potash basin.
About the Offer
BHP Billiton plans to formally commence its Offer by way of newspaper advertisement on 20 August 2010. The Offer will be open for acceptance until 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on 19 October 2010, unless the Offer is extended at the sole discretion of BHP Billiton.
The Offer will be subject to certain conditions, including, without limitation, that the PotashCorp shares tendered under the Offer, together with any PotashCorp shares owned by BHP Billiton upon expiry of the Offer, constitute more than 50 per cent of the shares of PotashCorp then outstanding, on a fully-diluted basis. The Offer will also be conditional upon the recently-adopted PotashCorp shareholder rights plan being terminated or determined to be ineffective, receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, no material adverse change in PotashCorp and other conditions customary for transactions of this nature. The Offer is not subject to any financing condition or BHP Billiton shareholder approval.
Full details of the Offer will be included in the formal offer and take-over bid circular to be publicly filed and subsequently mailed to PotashCorp's shareholders. BHP Billiton is requesting a list of PotashCorp's shareholders and expects to mail the formal offer and take-over bid circular to PotashCorp's shareholders as soon as possible following receipt of the shareholder list.
Transaction Financing
BHP Billiton estimates the total amount of funds required to consummate the Offer is approximately US$43 billion (including funds required to repay or refinance certain existing PotashCorp indebtedness if necessary). BHP Billiton has arranged a new multi-currency term and revolving facility agreement entered into for the purpose, among other things, of meeting the funding requirements of the transaction. The terms of the facility will include various representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default customary for credit facilities of this type.
The acquisition financing facility will preserve BHP Billiton's financial flexibility. BHP Billiton remains committed to maintaining a solid A credit rating and a progressive dividend policy.
Bye-bye Minen: Australien führt Super-Steuer von 40% ein
By Roman | Mai 4, 2010
Die australische Regierung hat bekannt gegeben, eine so genannte Super-Steuer auf die Gewinne der nationalen Energie- und Minenkonzerne einzuführen. Diese Steuer werde dazu führen, die Gewinne von Unternehmen wie BHP Billiton und Rio Tinto um bis zu einem Fünftel zu beschneiden in den kommenden Jahren. Die vorgestellten Maßnahmen würden ebenfalls zur Folge haben, Fusionspläne im Minensektor auf Eis zu legen. Die Aktien der Minenfirmen stürzten an der Börse ab und mancher Beobachter fragt sich bereits, ob die Maßnahmen erste Schritte im Hinblick auf eine staatliche Enteignung der Edelmetallhalter und Aktionäre der Minenkonzerne darstellen könnten.
BHP Billiton und Rio Tinto Group führten die Kursrückgänge der Minenaktien im heutigen Handel an der Börse Sydney an auf Basis von Bedenken zu den Plänen der australischen Regierung, die global höchste Steuer auf die Gewinne von Energiekonzernen zu erheben, die die Profite der Unternehmen zukünftig drastisch beschneiden werde. Die Aktien der beiden Energieriesen BHP und Rio Tinto hatten unter den größten Kursrückgängen innerhalb der vergangenen drei Monate zu leiden, nachdem die Regierung von Australien die Einführung der so genannten Super-Steuer gestern ankündigte. Die 40 Prozent hohe Steuer auf Gewinne aus dem Abbau von Energieressourcen werde ab dem Jahr 2012 gelten und in den ersten zwei Jahren nach ihrer Einführung insgesamt rund AU$12 Milliarden in die Staatskasse spülen.
BHP Billiton – Quelle: stockcharts.com
BHP – mit 51 Prozent aller Abbauressourcen in Australien – erklärte, dass die Erhebung der Super-Steuer auf die geschäftlichen Operationen des Konzerns die Gesamtsteuerhöhe von momentan 43 Prozent auf 57 Prozent im Jahr 2013 klettern lassen werde.
Rio Tinto – Quelle: stockcharts.com
Australien, weltweit größter Eisenerz- und Kohleexporteur, ist nun die am höchsten besteuerte Minennation der Welt, was zu einer Reduzierung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der heimischen Unternehmen führen werde, wie die Citigroup mitteilte. Die Maßnahme könnte die Gewinne von BHP um 17 Prozent und diejenigen von Rio Tinto um 21 Prozent im Jahr 2013 reduzieren, wie die UBS AG in einem heute publizierten Report mitgeteilt habe.
Teck Cominco, als kanadischer Konzern global aktiv - Quelle: stockcharts.com
Anm.: Sind Minenkonzerne in der heutigen Zeit tatsächlich die beste Anlageform? Ich bin dieser Meinung bereits lange nicht mehr gewesen – spätestens jedoch seit der Entwicklung im Jahr 2008. Tja, was wird auf die Edelmetallhalter zukommen in der Zukunft? Wie hat schon Marc Faber im Interview mit Cheffe gesagt: „Wenn eine Regierung jemand enteignen will, dann wird sie das bei Minderheiten der Bevölkerung versuchen. Ein Goldverbot liegt deshalb durchaus im Bereich des Möglichen.“ Warten wir es ab!
Es bietet sich alternativ an Fressen, Zigaretten, Schnaps, Wodka und Co. zu bunkern. Solche Produkte sind in jeder schlimmen Zeit gegen ALLES eingetauscht worden! Die Bauern können ein Lied davon singen. Und das Gute daran: Man kann sich selbst daran gütlich tun, wenn es hart auf hart kommt. Gold mag glänzen. Inwieweit das in der Zukunft Bestand haben wird, werden wir noch sehen…es ist kein Geheimnis, dass ich der Entwicklung im Edelmetallbereich – obwohl selbst eine hohe Affinität aufweisend – skeptisch gegenüber stehe. Die heutige Meldung ist nicht dazu angetan, daran allzu viel zu ändern – ganz im Gegenteil.
By Roman | Mai 4, 2010
Die australische Regierung hat bekannt gegeben, eine so genannte Super-Steuer auf die Gewinne der nationalen Energie- und Minenkonzerne einzuführen. Diese Steuer werde dazu führen, die Gewinne von Unternehmen wie BHP Billiton und Rio Tinto um bis zu einem Fünftel zu beschneiden in den kommenden Jahren. Die vorgestellten Maßnahmen würden ebenfalls zur Folge haben, Fusionspläne im Minensektor auf Eis zu legen. Die Aktien der Minenfirmen stürzten an der Börse ab und mancher Beobachter fragt sich bereits, ob die Maßnahmen erste Schritte im Hinblick auf eine staatliche Enteignung der Edelmetallhalter und Aktionäre der Minenkonzerne darstellen könnten.
BHP Billiton und Rio Tinto Group führten die Kursrückgänge der Minenaktien im heutigen Handel an der Börse Sydney an auf Basis von Bedenken zu den Plänen der australischen Regierung, die global höchste Steuer auf die Gewinne von Energiekonzernen zu erheben, die die Profite der Unternehmen zukünftig drastisch beschneiden werde. Die Aktien der beiden Energieriesen BHP und Rio Tinto hatten unter den größten Kursrückgängen innerhalb der vergangenen drei Monate zu leiden, nachdem die Regierung von Australien die Einführung der so genannten Super-Steuer gestern ankündigte. Die 40 Prozent hohe Steuer auf Gewinne aus dem Abbau von Energieressourcen werde ab dem Jahr 2012 gelten und in den ersten zwei Jahren nach ihrer Einführung insgesamt rund AU$12 Milliarden in die Staatskasse spülen.
BHP Billiton – Quelle: stockcharts.com
BHP – mit 51 Prozent aller Abbauressourcen in Australien – erklärte, dass die Erhebung der Super-Steuer auf die geschäftlichen Operationen des Konzerns die Gesamtsteuerhöhe von momentan 43 Prozent auf 57 Prozent im Jahr 2013 klettern lassen werde.
Rio Tinto – Quelle: stockcharts.com
Australien, weltweit größter Eisenerz- und Kohleexporteur, ist nun die am höchsten besteuerte Minennation der Welt, was zu einer Reduzierung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der heimischen Unternehmen führen werde, wie die Citigroup mitteilte. Die Maßnahme könnte die Gewinne von BHP um 17 Prozent und diejenigen von Rio Tinto um 21 Prozent im Jahr 2013 reduzieren, wie die UBS AG in einem heute publizierten Report mitgeteilt habe.
Teck Cominco, als kanadischer Konzern global aktiv - Quelle: stockcharts.com
Anm.: Sind Minenkonzerne in der heutigen Zeit tatsächlich die beste Anlageform? Ich bin dieser Meinung bereits lange nicht mehr gewesen – spätestens jedoch seit der Entwicklung im Jahr 2008. Tja, was wird auf die Edelmetallhalter zukommen in der Zukunft? Wie hat schon Marc Faber im Interview mit Cheffe gesagt: „Wenn eine Regierung jemand enteignen will, dann wird sie das bei Minderheiten der Bevölkerung versuchen. Ein Goldverbot liegt deshalb durchaus im Bereich des Möglichen.“ Warten wir es ab!
Es bietet sich alternativ an Fressen, Zigaretten, Schnaps, Wodka und Co. zu bunkern. Solche Produkte sind in jeder schlimmen Zeit gegen ALLES eingetauscht worden! Die Bauern können ein Lied davon singen. Und das Gute daran: Man kann sich selbst daran gütlich tun, wenn es hart auf hart kommt. Gold mag glänzen. Inwieweit das in der Zukunft Bestand haben wird, werden wir noch sehen…es ist kein Geheimnis, dass ich der Entwicklung im Edelmetallbereich – obwohl selbst eine hohe Affinität aufweisend – skeptisch gegenüber stehe. Die heutige Meldung ist nicht dazu angetan, daran allzu viel zu ändern – ganz im Gegenteil.
BHP Billiton Canada Inc. Closes Acquisition of Athabasca Potash Inc.
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, Mar 23, 2010 (Marketwire via COMTEX News Network) -- Athabasca Potash Inc. (TSX:API)
Athabasca Potash Inc. ("API") announced today that BHP Billiton Canada Inc. ("BHP Billiton") completed its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of API by way of a statutory plan of arrangement pursuant to section 186.1 of The Business Corporations Act (Saskatchewan). Pursuant to the arrangement, as set out in the Management Information Circular dated February 9, 2010, BHP Billiton acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of API for $8.35 cash per common share. All of the unexercised options outstanding at the time of the arrangement were cancelled for a cash payment in respect of each option equal to the amount by which $8.35 exceeded the exercise price of the option (less applicable withholding tax).
API also announced today that an application to delist API's common shares has been filed with the Toronto Stock Exchange and the delisting is expected to be effective within several trading days. An application has also been filed to allow API to cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws.
Further information on API can be found at www.athabascapotash.ca
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, Mar 23, 2010 (Marketwire via COMTEX News Network) -- Athabasca Potash Inc. (TSX:API)
Athabasca Potash Inc. ("API") announced today that BHP Billiton Canada Inc. ("BHP Billiton") completed its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of API by way of a statutory plan of arrangement pursuant to section 186.1 of The Business Corporations Act (Saskatchewan). Pursuant to the arrangement, as set out in the Management Information Circular dated February 9, 2010, BHP Billiton acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of API for $8.35 cash per common share. All of the unexercised options outstanding at the time of the arrangement were cancelled for a cash payment in respect of each option equal to the amount by which $8.35 exceeded the exercise price of the option (less applicable withholding tax).
API also announced today that an application to delist API's common shares has been filed with the Toronto Stock Exchange and the delisting is expected to be effective within several trading days. An application has also been filed to allow API to cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws.
Further information on API can be found at www.athabascapotash.ca
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Date 22 July 2009
Number 13/09
BHP BILLITON PRODUCTION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
Annual production was solid despite weak and volatile demand conditions and weather related
interruptions.
Quarterly production increased for 12 major commodities including metallurgical coal, petroleum,
copper and energy coal. Operations are well positioned to respond to demand recovery when it occurs.
Annual production records were achieved for petroleum, copper cathode and iron ore.
Annual production records at Western Australia Iron Ore, North West Shelf and Saraji (all Australia),
Alumar refinery (Brazil), Cerrejon Coal (Colombia) and Zamzama (Pakistan).
A quarterly production record was set for petroleum, and at Hunter Valley Energy Coal (Australia).
Iron ore production was impacted by Rapid Growth Project (RGP) 4 tie-in activities and safety
initiatives.
The 2009 financial year proved to be very challenging, with significant demand contraction exacerbated by
dramatic movements in inventory levels. In the context of this environment, BHP Billiton achieved a solid
operational performance, despite making production adjustments across a range of commodities, including
metallurgical coal, nickel and manganese.
In the short term we believe underlying demand trends are still being masked by de-stock and stocking activities
across the value chain. China inventory build is essentially complete, while we are now seeing evidence that re-
stocking has commenced in North America, Europe and Japan. However, commodity prices will be influenced by
supply responses due to latent capacity currently existing in the industry.
BHP Billiton remains well positioned in a modest demand environment, with high margin businesses and a strong
balance sheet that allows us to invest for the future and return funds to shareholders.
Number 13/09
BHP BILLITON PRODUCTION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
Annual production was solid despite weak and volatile demand conditions and weather related
interruptions.
Quarterly production increased for 12 major commodities including metallurgical coal, petroleum,
copper and energy coal. Operations are well positioned to respond to demand recovery when it occurs.
Annual production records were achieved for petroleum, copper cathode and iron ore.
Annual production records at Western Australia Iron Ore, North West Shelf and Saraji (all Australia),
Alumar refinery (Brazil), Cerrejon Coal (Colombia) and Zamzama (Pakistan).
A quarterly production record was set for petroleum, and at Hunter Valley Energy Coal (Australia).
Iron ore production was impacted by Rapid Growth Project (RGP) 4 tie-in activities and safety
initiatives.
The 2009 financial year proved to be very challenging, with significant demand contraction exacerbated by
dramatic movements in inventory levels. In the context of this environment, BHP Billiton achieved a solid
operational performance, despite making production adjustments across a range of commodities, including
metallurgical coal, nickel and manganese.
In the short term we believe underlying demand trends are still being masked by de-stock and stocking activities
across the value chain. China inventory build is essentially complete, while we are now seeing evidence that re-
stocking has commenced in North America, Europe and Japan. However, commodity prices will be influenced by
supply responses due to latent capacity currently existing in the industry.
BHP Billiton remains well positioned in a modest demand environment, with high margin businesses and a strong
balance sheet that allows us to invest for the future and return funds to shareholders.
BHP Billiton verkauft Nickelraffinerie in Australien
SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Der australische Rohstoffkonzern BHP Billiton verkauft seine Nickelraffinerie im australischen Bundesstaat Queensland. Käufer sei ein Konsortium, das vom australischen Industriellen Clive Palmer angeführt werde, teilte die BHP Billiton Ltd am Freitag mit. Der Rohstoffkonzern mit Sitz in Melbourne machte keine Angaben zum Kaufpreis.
Per 31. Dezember 2008 bezifferte BHP Billiton den Yabulu-Buchwert auf 593 Mio USD. Nach der Schließung der Nickelmine Ravensthorpe im Bundesstaat Western Australia habe die Nickelraffinerie nicht mehr zur Strategie des Rohstoffkonzerns gepasst, sagte ein BHP-Sprecher.
Analysten begrüßten den Verkauf der Nickelraffinerie. "Wir hatten bislang erwartet, dass die Anlage zum 30. Juni geschlossen wird. Durch den Verkauf kann BHP Billiton Schließungskosten vermeiden", sagte Brendan Harris, Analyst bei der Macquarie Bank.
Webseite: http://www.bhpbilliton.com
SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Der australische Rohstoffkonzern BHP Billiton verkauft seine Nickelraffinerie im australischen Bundesstaat Queensland. Käufer sei ein Konsortium, das vom australischen Industriellen Clive Palmer angeführt werde, teilte die BHP Billiton Ltd am Freitag mit. Der Rohstoffkonzern mit Sitz in Melbourne machte keine Angaben zum Kaufpreis.
Per 31. Dezember 2008 bezifferte BHP Billiton den Yabulu-Buchwert auf 593 Mio USD. Nach der Schließung der Nickelmine Ravensthorpe im Bundesstaat Western Australia habe die Nickelraffinerie nicht mehr zur Strategie des Rohstoffkonzerns gepasst, sagte ein BHP-Sprecher.
Analysten begrüßten den Verkauf der Nickelraffinerie. "Wir hatten bislang erwartet, dass die Anlage zum 30. Juni geschlossen wird. Durch den Verkauf kann BHP Billiton Schließungskosten vermeiden", sagte Brendan Harris, Analyst bei der Macquarie Bank.
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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.120.703 von Tirolesi am 07.05.09 16:28:04sorry
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