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 on 20 May 2024, includes 17,980,563 ordinary NPV shares. M&G does not have discretion regarding voting rights in respect of 526,616 shares that are included in the total above. The disclosure also mentions dealings in BHP Group Ltd's securities, including sales of shares at various prices per unit in ZAR and AUD.

The disclosure does not include any indemnity or other dealing arrangements, agreements, arrangements, or understandings relating to options or derivatives. Additionally, no supplemental form 8 (open positions) is attached to the disclosure. The contact person for this disclosure is Hannah Azlin, with a telephone number of 020 8162 0906.

This disclosure is in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code and is a public opening position disclosure/dealing disclosure by M&G PLC.