UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
September 25, 2013
BHP BILLITON LIMITED | BHP BILLITON PLC | |
(ABN 49 004 028 077) | (REG. NO. 3196209) | |
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) | (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) | |
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA | ENGLAND AND WALES | |
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation) | (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation) | |
171 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA 3000 AUSTRALIA | NEATHOUSE PLACE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Address of principal executive offices) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: x Form 20-F ¨ Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: ¨ Yes x No
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): n/a
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc | ||||||||
Date: September 25, 2013 | By: | /s/ Jane McAloon | ||||||
Name: | Jane McAloon | |||||||
Title: | Group Company Secretary |
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You can now lodge your vote using your smartphone.
Scan the above QR code to go to the BHP Billiton Plc smartphone voting website via eProxy.
You now have the option to lodge your vote for the BHP Billiton Plc 2013 Annual General Meeting electronically using your smartphone, giving you the flexibility to vote when and where it suits you.
The mobile voting website is designed specifically for smartphones. It can be accessed by scanning the QR code* with your smartphone or by logging on to www.bhpbilliton.com or www.eproxyappointment.com from your smartphone.
You will need the Control Number, the Security Reference Number for your shareholding and your Personal Identification Number to access the website. You can find these details printed on your enclosed proxy form.
Proxies must be lodged by 11.00am (London time) on Tuesday, 22 October 2013 for shareholders registered on the principal register in the United Kingdom, or 12 noon (South African time) on Tuesday, 22 October 2013 for shareholders registered on the South African branch register.
* To scan the QR code above, you will need to have already downloaded a free QR code reader application to your smartphone.
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