Brandon Craig becomes BHP (BHP) CEO with indirect interest in 22,500 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BHP Group Limited has confirmed the appointment of Brandon Craig as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective 1 July 2026, and disclosed his initial interests in BHP shares. Craig holds an indirect interest through the Craig Family Trust in 22,500 ordinary shares of BHP Group Limited. The filing also notes that he has no interests in contracts relating to BHP securities. The notice is provided under ASX Listing Rule 3.19A.1 as an initial director’s interest disclosure.

Key Figures

CEO appointment date: 1 July 2026 Indirect shareholding: 22,500 ordinary shares

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CEO appointment date 1 July 2026 Effective date of Brandon Craig’s CEO and Executive Director role

Indirect shareholding 22,500 ordinary shares Held via Craig Family Trust as Brandon Craig’s relevant interest

Key Terms

Form 6-K, foreign private issuer, ASX Listing Rules Appendix 3X, relevant interests, +1 more

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Form 6-K regulatory

"Form 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

foreign private issuer regulatory

"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 3X regulatory

"ASX Listing Rules Appendix 3X Initial Director’s Interest Notice"

relevant interests financial

"Part 1 – Director’s relevant interests in securities"

Craig Family Trust financial

"Craig Family Trust Indirect interest in 22,500 ordinary shares"

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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

1 July 2026

BHP GROUP LIMITED

(ABN 49 004 028 077)

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)

171 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE,

VICTORIA 3000 AUSTRALIA

(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: ☒ 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 ☒ No

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  n/a 

1 July 2026

Appointment of Brandon Craig

Further to the announcement on 18 March 2026 advising of the appointment of Brandon Craig as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of BHP Group Limited with effect from 1 July 2026, we provide details of Brandon Craig’s initial interests in BHP shares.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 3X

Initial Director’s Interest Notice

Name of entity		BHP Group Limited
		ABN 49 004 028 077

We (the entity) give the ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.1 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Australian Corporations Act.

Name of director		Brandon Craig
Date of appointment		1 July 2026

Part 1 – Director’s relevant interests in securities of which the director is the registered holder

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Number & class of securities

Ordinary shares:

25,339 ordinary shares in BHP Group Limited.

Rights to ordinary shares:

109,216 performance rights under the Long Term Incentive Plan (rights to receive ordinary shares in BHP Group Limited under the Long Term Incentive Plan subject to satisfying applicable service and performance conditions).

74,100 deferred rights under the Cash and Deferred Plan (rights to receive ordinary shares in BHP Group Limited under the Cash and Deferred Plan subject to satisfying applicable service conditions).

70,800 conditional rights under the Management Award Plan (rights to receive ordinary shares in BHP Group Limited under the Management Award Plan subject to satisfying applicable service conditions).

Part 2 – Director’s relevant interests in securities of which the director is not the registered holder

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Name of holder & nature of interest		Number & class of securities
Craig Family Trust Indirect		Indirect interest in 22,500 ordinary shares in BHP Group Limited. Brandon Craig is the appointor of the Craig Family Trust which provides a right to nominate a new trustee for the trust.

Part 3 – Director’s interests in contracts

Detail of contract		Nil
Nature of interest		Nil
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)		Nil
No. and class of securities to which interest relates		Nil

Part 4 – Contact details

Name of authorised officers responsible for making this notification on behalf of the entities		Stefanie Wilkinson Group Company Secretary
Contact details		Stefanie Wilkinson T +61 3 9609 3333

BHP Group Limited ABN 49 004 028 077

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Registered in Australia

Registered Office: Level 18, 171 Collins Street

Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia

Tel +61 1300 554 757 Fax +61 3 9609 3015

BHP Group Limited is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia

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 authorized.

						BHP Group Limited
Date: 1 July 2026				By:		/s/ Stefanie Wilkinson
				Name:		Stefanie Wilkinson
				Title:		Group General Counsel and Group Company Secretary

FAQ

What executive change did BHP (BHP) disclose in this Form 6-K?

BHP confirmed Brandon Craig’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director effective 1 July 2026. The filing focuses on his new role and associated initial shareholding disclosure as required by ASX Listing Rules.

How many BHP (BHP) shares does Brandon Craig initially hold?

Brandon Craig has an indirect interest in 22,500 ordinary BHP Group Limited shares. These are held through the Craig Family Trust, reflecting his initial relevant interest on becoming CEO and Executive Director.

How does Brandon Craig hold his BHP (BHP) share interest?

His interest is indirect, held via the Craig Family Trust, which owns 22,500 ordinary BHP shares. Craig is the appointor of the trust, giving him the right to nominate a new trustee for the trust structure.

Does Brandon Craig have any interests in BHP (BHP) securities contracts?

The filing states he has no interests in contracts relating to BHP securities. All entries in the contracts section, including nature of interest and number of securities, are recorded as Nil in the disclosure.

Why did BHP (BHP) file an ASX Appendix 3X notice?

The Appendix 3X notice was filed to disclose Brandon Craig’s initial relevant interests in BHP securities upon his appointment. This is required under ASX Listing Rule 3.19A.1 and section 205G of the Australian Corporations Act.