Why BHP Is Reconsidering London Listing of Spinoff

The transcript discusses BHP's spinoff of non-core assets, including silver, nickel, lead, and aluminium, which could be valued up to $15 billion. BHP executives are meeting with potential investors in London, where interest is high. BHP Chairman Jack Matter has expressed satisfaction with the support for the demerger. Although initially considering Sydney and Johannesburg for listing, a London listing is now being studied. An update is expected in November, with the spinoff anticipated to be available in early 2015.

What are some of the non-core assets included in the BHP spinoff?

• Silver and nickel

• Gold and copper

• Oil and gas

• Iron and coal

How much is the BHP spinoff estimated to be worth?

• 20 billion dollars

• 5 billion dollars

• 10 billion dollars

• 15 billion dollars

Who expressed satisfaction with the support for the BHP demerger?

• BHP CFO

• BHP Board of Directors

• BHP CEO

• BHP Chairman Jack Matter

Which cities were initially considered for listing the new BHP stock?

• London and New York

• Sydney and Johannesburg

• Paris and Frankfurt

• Tokyo and Hong Kong

When is the BHP spinoff expected to become available?

• Late 2014

• Early 2015

• Late 2015

• Mid 2015