BHP has received strong demand for its US$5.2bn off market buy back.
The US$5.2bn special dividend was priced at US$1.02, which was in line with
market expectations. BHP will trade ex-dividend on 10 January.
BHP could return an additional US$2 – $3bn in cash to
shareholders during next year.
The further dividend of $0.70 will be paid on the 8th of March.