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BHP Considers Spin Off to Focus on Core Business

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BHP Considers Spin Off to Focus on Core Business

BHP Billiton may be considering a spinoff of $12 Billion worth of its operations acquired from its 2001 purchase of Billiton PLC, according to a report from Bloomberg.

The company would focus on four main products, including iron ore and petroleum, post spinoff.  BHP has sold $5.2 Billion in assets since 2012.

The move would allow the company to free up cash flow for its core business.  Iron ore, copper, coal and petroleum generated ~85% of BHP's sales in 2013. 


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