On 19 February 2019, the Board of BHP determined to pay an interim dividend of 55 US cents per share for the half year ended 31 December 2018. As noted in the dividend determination on 19 February 2019 the currency conversion for Australian cents, British pence and New Zealand cents will be based on the foreign currency exchange rates on the Dividend Reinvestment Election date, 11 March 2019, and for South African cents one week before the Record Date on the JSE Limited, which was 1 March 2019.
The following table sets out the currency exchange rates applicable for the dividend:
| Dividend 55 US cents per share | Exchange rate | Dividend per ordinary share in local currency |
|---|---|---|
Australian cents | 0.704400 | 78.080636 |
| British pence | 1.301700 | 42.252439 |
| New Zealand cents | 0.680317 | 80.844665 |
South African cents | 14.105400 | 775.797000 |
The dividend will be paid on 26 March 2019.
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