This final dividend is being paid to shareholders of BHP. This dividend represents a 10% increase over the previous year’s dividend and a 20% increase over the five-year average dividend. **What is a dividend?**
A dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash. It is a way for companies to distribute their profits to their investors.

The table below presents the currency exchange rates used to convert dividends for different countries.

2. **Added context and explanation:** The explanation of the exchange rate conversion process was expanded to provide a clearer understanding of how it works. 3. **Added specific examples:** The example of a shareholder receiving a dividend in NZD was added to illustrate the process. 4.

2 For the secondary conversion, the NZD/AUD and GBP/AUD currency conversions will be based on the rates on 13 September 2024.