Norges Bank has submitted an amendment to its disclosure under Form 8.3, indicating its interests in BHP Group Limited and Anglo American plc. The disclosure specifies that Norges Bank owns and/or controls 83,214,270 relevant securities of BHP Group Limited, representing 1.64% of the total, along with cash-settled derivatives of 6,963,300, amounting to 0.14%. The bank clarified that it does not have discretion regarding dealing and offer acceptance decisions for 9,800,924 shares included in the total. Additionally, the disclosure includes details of recent purchases and sales of BHP Group Limited's ordinary NPV securities.
The disclosure also mentions that Norges Bank has interests in Anglo American plc, although specific details about the holdings are not provided. The disclosure outlines the positions and rights to subscribe to relevant securities, as well as the dealings made by the bank. It also includes information about indemnity and other dealing arrangements, as well as agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. The disclosure emphasizes the importance of disclosing all interests and short positions and provides a comprehensive breakdown of the bank's dealings and positions.
Overall, the disclosure amendment by Norges Bank provides detailed information about its interests, short positions, and dealings in BHP Group Limited and Anglo American plc, in compliance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure aims to provide transparency regarding the bank's holdings and activities related to these companies.