29th Feb 2008 11:57
BHP Billiton PLC29 February 2008 Issued by: BHP Billiton Plc To: London Stock Exchange Cc: New York Stock Exchange JSE Limited Date: 29 February 2008 For Release: Immediately TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS In conformity with the Disclosure & Rule 5.6.1 Transparency Directive, BHPBilliton Plc announces the following: As at 29 February 2008, BHP Billiton Plc's issued capital, including treasuryshares held by BHP Billiton Plc, consists of 2,231,121,202 Ordinary shares ofUS$0.50 each. Of these, 24,113,658 Ordinary shares are held in treasury by BHPBilliton Plc and therefore the total number of voting rights in the Company is2,207,007,544. The figure of 2,207,007,544 Ordinary shares may be used by shareholders tocalculate if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to theirinterest in, the share capital of BHP Billiton Plc under the FSA's Disclosureand Transparency Rules. Notes: 1. BHP Billiton Plc also has one Special Voting Share in issue tofacilitate joint voting by shareholders of BHP Billiton Plc and BHP Billiton Ltdon joint electorate actions. For further information: Australia United Kingdom Samantha Evans, Media Relations Andre Liebenberg, Investor Relations Tel: +61 3 9609 2898 Mobile: +61 400 693 915 Tel: +44 20 7802 4131 Mobile: +44 7920 236 974 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Don Carroll, Investor Relations Illtud Harri, Media Relations Tel: +61 3 9609 2686 Mobile: +61 417 591 938 Tel: +44 20 7802 4195 Mobile: +44 7920 237 246 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] South AfricaUnited StatesTracey Whitehead, Investor & Media Relations Alison GIlbert, Investor Relations Tel: US +1 713 599 6100 or UK +44 20 7802 4031 Tel: SA +27 11 376 2121 or UK +44 20 7802 4183Mobile: +44 7917 648 093 Mobile: +44 7769 936 227 Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Further information on BHP Billiton can be found on our internet site: www.bhpbilliton .com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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