Mike Henry retires from BHP Group (BHP) board; final holdings disclosed
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BHP Group Limited reports that Mike Henry retired as an Executive Director of the company on 30 June 2026. The filing includes a final director’s interest notice under ASX Listing Rule 3.19A.3, detailing his relevant interests in BHP securities held via nominee companies.
According to the notice, Citicorp Nominees Pty. Limited holds 471,723 ordinary BHP shares in an account for which Mike Henry is the sole beneficiary, and Aurora Nominees Limited holds 84,671 depositary interests, each representing one ordinary BHP share, also for his sole benefit. The filing states he has no interests in related contracts.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ordinary shares: 471,723 ordinary shares
Depositary interests: 84,671 depositary interests
Director retirement date: 30 June 2026
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Beneficial ordinary shares
471,723 ordinary shares
Held by Citicorp Nominees Pty. Limited for Mike Henry
Depositary interests
84,671 depositary interests
Each representing one ordinary BHP share, held via Aurora Nominees
Director retirement date
30 June 2026
Date Mike Henry ceased to be an Executive Director
Form 6-K date
1 July 2026
Date of the report of foreign private issuer
Key Terms
Executive Director, depositary interests, relevant interests, ASX Listing Rules, +1 more
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Executive Director financial
"Mike Henry retired as an Executive Director of BHP Group Limited on 30 June 2026."
An executive director is a senior leader who both sits on a company’s board and runs day-to-day operations or a major business unit, acting like the bridge between oversight and execution. Investors watch this role because the person sets strategy, makes key resource and hiring decisions, and is accountable for performance—similar to a ship’s captain who also helps steer the fleet.
depositary interests financial
"84,671 depositary interests each representing one ordinary share in BHP Group Limited held by Aurora Nominees Limited"
Depositary interests are certificates or electronic receipts that represent ownership of shares in a foreign company held by a local custodian, letting investors buy and sell those shares on their home exchange without directly holding the underlying foreign stock. Think of them like a warehouse receipt for goods stored overseas: they make trading simpler and often avoid the need to deal with foreign paperwork, currency or settlement systems. Investors use them to access foreign companies more easily, but rights such as voting and dividend timing can differ from holding the original shares.
relevant interests financial
"Part 1 – Director’s relevant interests in securities of which the director is the registered holder"
ASX Listing Rules regulatory
"ASX Listing Rules Appendix 3Z Final Director’s Interest Notice"
A set of regulatory requirements that companies must follow to be listed and remain listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), covering disclosure of important information, financial reporting, corporate governance, trading rules and conduct of directors. Investors rely on these rules because they act like a rulebook for a sports league—ensuring fair play, timely disclosure of material news and basic financial standards so shareholders can judge risk, value and trust the market.
Corporations Act regulatory
"as agent for the Director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act"
A corporations act is a country’s main law that sets the rules for how companies are formed, run, and held accountable — like a rulebook for businesses. It covers director duties, shareholder rights, disclosure and reporting obligations, and procedures for mergers, insolvency and audits. Investors care because these laws determine how transparent a company must be, what protections shareholders have, and the legal risks managers face, which directly affect investment trust and value.
FAQ
When did BHP (BHP) director Mike Henry retire from the board?
Mike Henry retired as an Executive Director of BHP Group Limited on 30 June 2026. This retirement date is specified in the company’s final director’s interest notice included with the Form 6-K, which is lodged under ASX Listing Rule 3.19A.3 requirements.
Why did BHP (BHP) file an Appendix 3Z Final Director’s Interest Notice?
BHP filed the Appendix 3Z Final Director’s Interest Notice in connection with Mike Henry ceasing to be a director on 30 June 2026. ASX Listing Rule 3.19A.3 requires disclosure of a departing director’s relevant interests in the company’s securities at that time.
Who authorised the BHP (BHP) announcement about Mike Henry’s retirement?
The announcement was authorised for release by Stefanie Wilkinson, BHP Group Limited’s Group Company Secretary. She is also identified in the Form 6-K signature block as Group General Counsel and Group Company Secretary, acting as the authorised signatory for the registrant.