BHP Billiton is a world-class business. BHP Billiton has a diverse range of products, customers and markets, outstanding management depth and an enviable portfolio of growth opportunities. BHP Billiton was formed from a merger between two highly complementary companies, BHP and Billiton. Both were great businesses, with rich and varied histories. BHP Billiton past success gives us enormous confidence and determination to prosper and grow our company. By building on BHP Billiton pasts and combining the assets of each company with the very best of our skills and people, BHP Billiton has created a company that is ideally placed to lead the resources industry into the future.