March 21 (Reuters) - Bhp Billiton (LON:BLT) Ltd BHP.AX :
* Bhp Billiton Finance (USA) announced expiration of its previously announced tender offers for its US$1.25 billion 3.250% senior notes due 2021
* Early repayment of bonds has extended Bhp Billiton's average debt maturity profile and enhanced Bhp Billiton's capital structure
* Bhp Billiton has used its strong cash position to fund its US$2.5 billion bond repurchase plan
* 2018 notes will be redeemed on 23 March 2017 at a "make- whole" redemption price equal to US$1,020.28 per US$1,000 principal amount of 2018 notes
* Says redemption price that co will pay to redeem in full US$500 million principal amount outstanding of its 2.050% senior notes due 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: BHP.AX