Original article by Emily Ritchie
The Australian – Page: 1 & 6 : 4-May-17

The Federal Government has signalled that it would intervene to thwart any attempt to shift BHP Billiton’s primary sharemarket listing to the UK. Treasurer Scott Morrison says retaining BHP’s dual listing is in the national interest, given the resources group’s economic contribution to Australia and BHP’s large domestic shareholder base. BHP itself has estimated that the proposal by activist hedge fund Elliott Management would cost around $US1.3bn ($A1.73bn). Morrison has also suggested that BHP directors could face criminal and civil action if the dual listing is abolished.

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