M&G PLC has disclosed a late notification due to a bank holiday in South Africa on 29th May 2024. The disclosure is in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code and pertains to their interests in BHP Group Ltd. M&G PLC, M&G Investment Management Limited, and M&G Investments Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd collectively own 17,994,067 shares, representing 0.35% of the relevant securities of BHP Group Ltd. M&G does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 509,468 shares that are included in the total above.

The disclosure also includes details of a sale of 935 ordinary NPV securities at a price of 547.9100 ZAR per unit. Additionally, M&G PLC has stated that there are no indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. No supplemental form is attached to the disclosure.

The disclosure was made on 30th May 2024, and the contact person for the disclosure is Hannah Azlin with a telephone number of 020 8162 0906. Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.