M&G PLC, M&G Investment Management Limited, and M&G Investments Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd have disclosed their position in BHP Group Ltd, representing 0.35% of the relevant securities. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, includes the date of the position held and the number of relevant securities owned and/or controlled. M&G also clarified that they do not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 528,195 shares included in the total disclosed.

The disclosure also includes details of dealings, such as the sale of 33,093 ordinary NPV securities at a price of 516.6700 ZAR per unit. Additionally, the form outlines that M&G does not have any indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives.

The disclosure provides a comprehensive overview of M&G's position and dealings in BHP Group Ltd, in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Takeover Code. It offers transparency regarding M&G's interests and short positions in the relevant securities, as well as details of any dealings by the company.