further to the concept of the asx using the phone to talk to companies from time to time...
...from BHP/WPL announcement out today
"We refer to discussions with AsX this morning about speculation in the media in relation to Woodside.
Ordinarily BHP Billiton does not comment on market speculation. However, BHP Billiton advises that the market is currently fully informed of all material information and is not aware of any basis for the market speculation. Consistent with completion of its off-market buy-back announced this morning, BHP Billiton has not been relying on the confidentiality exception in AsX Listing Rule 3.1A"
EXS Price at posting:
68.0¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held