M&G PLC, through its subsidiaries, M&G Investment Management Limited and M&G Investments Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, has disclosed its position in BHP Group Ltd, as of 8th May 2024. The disclosure, made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, reveals that M&G PLC holds 0.35% of the ordinary NPV shares in BHP Group Ltd, amounting to 18,042,616 shares. Additionally, M&G does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 528,195 shares included in the total above.

The disclosure also includes details of dealings by M&G PLC in BHP Group Ltd's securities. On the 8th of May 2024, M&G PLC purchased 10,560 ordinary NPV shares at a price of 528.4900 ZAR per unit and sold an equal number of shares at the same price.

Furthermore, the disclosure states that M&G PLC has not entered into any indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives in connection with BHP Group Ltd's securities.

The disclosure concludes with contact information for further inquiries and regulatory requirements. It emphasizes that public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service and provides contact details for the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit for consultation regarding the Code's disclosure requirements.