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Market Cap $16.85 billion
P/E Ratio 4.83
Dividend Yield 1.41%
Shares Outstanding 4.51 billion
Earnings per share -0.141
Dividend per share 0.05
Year To Date Return -10.63%
Earnings Yield 20.71%
Franking 100%
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  • South32 Ltd (ASX: S32)
    Latest News

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    South32 paid its first dividend in 2016 and has since paid twice-yearly dividends annually. It pays an interim dividend each April and a final dividend in October. It does not offer a dividend reinvestment plan to shareholders.

    S32 listed on the ASX on 18 May 2015.

    Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
    19 Sep 2024 $0.0460 100.00% Final 17 Oct 2024
    07 Mar 2024 $0.0061 100.00% Interim 04 Apr 2024
    14 Sep 2023 $0.0498 100.00% Final 12 Oct 2023
    09 Mar 2023 $0.0733 100.00% Interim 06 Apr 2023
    15 Sep 2022 $0.0443 100.00% Special Cash 13 Oct 2022
    15 Sep 2022 $0.2070 100.00% Final 13 Oct 2022
    10 Mar 2022 $0.1195 100.00% Interim 07 Apr 2022
    09 Sep 2021 $0.0271 100.00% Special Cash 07 Oct 2021
    09 Sep 2021 $0.0475 100.00% Final 07 Oct 2021
    11 Mar 2021 $0.0181 100.00% Interim 08 Apr 2021
    10 Sep 2020 $0.0137 100.00% Final 08 Oct 2020
    12 Sep 2019 $0.0411 100.00% Final 10 Oct 2019
    07 Mar 2019 $0.0240 100.00% Special Cash 04 Apr 2019
    07 Mar 2019 $0.0719 100.00% Interim 04 Apr 2019
    13 Sep 2018 $0.0866 100.00% Final 11 Oct 2018
    08 Mar 2018 $0.0384 92.19% Special Cash 05 Apr 2018
    08 Mar 2018 $0.0551 92.20% Interim 05 Apr 2018
    14 Sep 2017 $0.0798 100.00% Final 12 Oct 2017
    09 Mar 2017 $0.0476 0.00% Interim 06 Apr 2017
    15 Sep 2016 $0.0132 0.00% Final 06 Oct 2016

    S32 ASX Announcements

    An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.

    DateAnnouncementPrice Sensitive?TimeNo. of PagesFile Size
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    About South32 Ltd

    South32 Ltd (ASX: S32)  is a global company that mines and produces commodities, including bauxite, aluminium, copper, silver, lead, zinc, nickel, manganese and metallurgical coal. South32 is headquartered in Perth and has operations in ten countries and employs around 9000 people. 

    The company extracts and processes minerals and metals for use in construction, energy and renewables, the automotive industry, and consumer goods. South32 was spun out of BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) in 2015 when the iron ore giant – then known as BHP Billiton - demerged some of its assets.

    S32 Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
    01 Nov 2024 $3.72 $0.04 1.09% 10,309,270 $3.61 $3.74 $3.60
    31 Oct 2024 $3.68 $0.01 0.27% 21,829,603 $3.64 $3.68 $3.59
    30 Oct 2024 $3.67 $-0.05 -1.34% 18,969,067 $3.71 $3.77 $3.64
    29 Oct 2024 $3.72 $-0.01 -0.27% 15,802,486 $3.76 $3.77 $3.70
    28 Oct 2024 $3.73 $0.02 0.54% 9,435,964 $3.73 $3.75 $3.69
    25 Oct 2024 $3.71 $0.02 0.54% 7,397,120 $3.68 $3.75 $3.68
    24 Oct 2024 $3.69 $0.04 1.10% 28,175,953 $3.64 $3.77 $3.62
    23 Oct 2024 $3.65 $0.03 0.83% 8,203,001 $3.64 $3.68 $3.64
    22 Oct 2024 $3.62 $-0.07 -1.90% 14,485,699 $3.61 $3.65 $3.60
    21 Oct 2024 $3.69 $-0.01 -0.27% 19,192,907 $3.75 $3.76 $3.64
    18 Oct 2024 $3.70 $-0.07 -1.86% 16,224,191 $3.72 $3.78 $3.68
    17 Oct 2024 $3.77 $0.10 2.72% 22,872,577 $3.79 $3.84 $3.76
    16 Oct 2024 $3.67 $-0.03 -0.81% 20,194,074 $3.65 $3.71 $3.63
    15 Oct 2024 $3.70 $-0.03 -0.80% 22,305,432 $3.69 $3.80 $3.68
    14 Oct 2024 $3.73 $0.13 3.61% 21,933,265 $3.66 $3.79 $3.61
    11 Oct 2024 $3.60 $-0.01 -0.28% 8,499,218 $3.59 $3.62 $3.58
    10 Oct 2024 $3.61 $0.08 2.27% 11,943,240 $3.58 $3.62 $3.55
    09 Oct 2024 $3.53 $-0.07 -1.94% 15,153,721 $3.51 $3.58 $3.50
    08 Oct 2024 $3.60 $-0.10 -2.70% 22,461,639 $3.66 $3.77 $3.55
    07 Oct 2024 $3.70 $0.02 0.54% 7,659,865 $3.68 $3.72 $3.66
    04 Oct 2024 $3.68 $-0.06 -1.60% 12,930,937 $3.64 $3.70 $3.63
    03 Oct 2024 $3.74 $0.01 0.27% 11,816,762 $3.75 $3.75 $3.69

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    05 Sep 2024 Sharon Warburton Buy 25,000 $75,500
    On-market trade.
    03 Sep 2024 Graham Kerr Sell 141,645 $439,099
    As advised by the company. divorce settlement
    30 Aug 2024 Graham Kerr Transfer 3,222,333 $10,118,125
    Off-market transfer.
    30 Aug 2024 Graham Kerr Expiry 1,797,030 $5,642,674
    As advised by the company. Lapsed, 3,482,768 Rights
    30 Aug 2024 Graham Kerr Buy 1,181,803 $3,710,861
    Conversion of securities.
    30 Aug 2024 Graham Kerr Exercise 1,181,803 $3,710,861
    Conversion of securities. 5,279,798 Rights
    30 Aug 2024 Graham Kerr Transfer 3,222,333 $10,118,125
    Off-market transfer.
    04 Dec 2023 Graham Kerr Issued 1,281,440 $3,998,092
    Issue of securities. 6,461,601 rights

    Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Name Title Start Date Profile
    Ms Karen Joy Wood Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Nov 2017
    Ms Wood leadership promotes a cohesive environment of constructive challenge and oversight. Ms Wood's tenure as a global executive within the resources industry means that she brings understanding of the regulatory landscape and the strategic risks and opportunities for a global mining and metals company. Her expertise in shaping culture (including through organisational and remuneration design), public policy, social performance and stakeholder engagement enables her to bring insights in these areas.
    Mr Frank Charles Cooper Non-Executive Director May 2015
    Mr Cooper has had a 40-year career in the finance and accounting profession. He has held several senior tax and finance roles, including Partner at Ernst & Young, Partner / Business Unit Leader, Tax Practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Managing Partner for Arthur Andersen in Perth (for just over 10 years), during which time he specialised in the mining, energy, and utility sectors. Throughout his career, Mr Cooper has was involved in community activities, including serving as Commissioner and Chair of the West Australian Football Commission and as a Member of the State Health Research Advisory Council (Western Australia). He is also Chair of Risk Committee.
    Mr Wayne Geoffrey Osborn Non-Executive Director May 2015
    Mr Osborn is a member of the Sustainability Committee. Mr Osborn worked as an engineer in the telecommunications and iron ore industries, before joining Alcoa (Australia) in 1979. Mr Osborn held several senior management positions with Alcoa over the course of his career, including having accountability for its Asia-Pacific manufacturing operations in China, Japan, Korea, and Australia. In 2001 he was appointed Managing Director, leading an integrated business comprised of bauxite mining, alumina refining, coal mining, power generation and aluminium smelting until his retirement in 2008. Mr Osborn brings expertise in mining and smelting operations, capital projects and commodity value chain management to Board.
    Ms Sharon Lee Warburton Non-Executive Director Nov 2023
    Ms Warburton is member of the Risk Committee. Ms Warburton has more than 25 years of experience across the project infrastructure, property development, and resources industries. She has previously held executive roles with Brookfield Multiplex, Citigroup, and Rio Tinto, working across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Ms Warburton's previous board experience includes as a Director of Perth Children's Hospital Foundation, Gold Road Resources Limited, NEXTDC Limited, Barminco, Western Power, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility and Blackmores Limited. Ms Warburton was also a Director of Fortescue Metals Group. Her experience in areas of corporate strategy, business operations, accounting and finance, project construction, risk management and governance contribute to the Board's range of skills and support the delivery of its strategy.
    Mr Graham Kerr Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director May 2015
    Mr Kerr's record in resources development, and global experience as a commercial and operational leader within the resources industry, means that he brings mining and metals expertise and financial acumen. His health and safety expertise, and passion for promoting inclusion and diversity, are appreciated contributions to the Board as it oversees commitment to elevate safety performance and instill a culture where everyone feels safe and respected at work. Mr Kerr joined BHP in 1994 and held a wide range of operational and commercial roles across the business, including Chief Financial Officer Stainless Steel Materials, Vice President Finance Diamonds and Finance Director for the BHP Canadian Diamonds Company.
    Dr Ntombifuthi Temperance Mtoba Non-Executive Director May 2015
    Dr Mtoba is President and founder of TEACH South Africa, which recruits skilled teachers for underprivileged schools. She has held several board positions at organisations focused on economic development and community engagement, including the New Partnership for Africa's Development Business Foundation and the African Union Foundation.
    Dr Xiaoling Liu Non-Executive Director Nov 2017
    Dr Liu is Chair of Sustainability Committee and member of the Risk Committee. Dr Liu over her 26-year career with Rio Tinto, held various roles in smelting operations, including General Manager Operations at Bell Bay (Tasmania), leading to other senior operational and management roles, including Managing Director Technical Services, where she led Rio Tinto's global technical services unit. Prior to her retirement, Dr Liu was President and Chief Executive Officer of Rio Tinto Minerals, with responsibility for integrated operations of mining, processing, supply chain, marketing, and sales for its Borates business in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Dr Liu brings to the Board expertise in mining and processing operations, the execution of capital projects and commodity value chain management.
    Mr Carlos Mesquita Non-Executive Director May 2023
    Mr Mesquita is a member of the Sustainability Committee. He has worked in the mining and metals industry for more than 40 years and has experience in leading mining and processing operations and capital projects. Mr Mesquita spent 30 years with BHP where he held various positions in the company's base metals and aluminium businesses, including Asset President of Mozal Aluminium and Asset President of Escondida.
    Ms Jane Anne Nelson Non-Executive Director May 2023
    Ms Nelson is a member of the Sustainability Committee. Ms Nelson has a 30-year career researching and advocating for sustainable business practices and was the founding Director of the Harvard Kennedy School's Corporate Responsibility Initiative, where she is now a senior research fellow. She is a non-resident senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings and a former senior associate of Cambridge University's Programme for Sustainability Leadership. Ms Nelson's career comprises a portfolio of roles across academia as well as international policy, business leadership groups and not-for-profit organisations. She has expertise in sustainable development including in human rights, cultural heritage and Indigenous issues and a understanding of climate change and biodiversity issues.
    Ms Claire Tolcon Company Secretary Oct 2020
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    Simon Collins Chief Development Officer
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    Sandy Sibenaler Chief Financial Officer
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    Katie Tovich Chief Human Resources and Commercial Officer
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    Kelly O'Rourke Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer
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    Vanessa Torres Chief Operating Officer Australia
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    Noel Pillay Chief Operating Officer Southern Africa and Colombia
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    Erwin Schaufler Chief Technical Officer
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    Claire Tolcon Company Secretary
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    Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Shares Capital
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 1,136,707,884 25.10%
    J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 918,427,450 20.28%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd 421,347,684 9.30%
    South Africa Control A/C\C 316,660,868 6.99%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending A/C> 110,014,206 2.43%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited <Citibank Ny Adr Dep A/C> 82,102,155 1.81%
    National Nominees Limited 76,428,547 1.69%
    Computershare Clearing Pty Ltd <Ccnl Di A/C> 55,416,224 1.22%
    BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 47,816,948 1.06%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C> 32,689,685 0.72%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited <Colonial First State Inv A/C> 19,813,190 0.44%
    Bnp Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd> 16,740,792 0.37%
    Cpu Share Plans Pty Ltd <S32 Asp Unallocated A/C> 14,936,429 0.33%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Clearstream> 9,483,433 0.21%
    Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> 9,142,788 0.20%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited i 8,114,733 0.18%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited A/c 2 7,163,555 0.16%
    UBS Nominees Pty Ltd 6,503,121 0.14%
    Prudential Nominees Pty Ltd 6,000,000 0.13%
    Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Limited 5,913,643 0.13%

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