Feb 21 (Reuters) - BHP Billiton Plc BLT.L :
* Board has approved a bond repurchase plan of up to us$2.5 billion
* Plan will target 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 us dollar denominated notes
* Bond repurchase will be funded by cash
* BHP Billiton Finance (USA) limited announces offers to purchase up to $1.95 billion purchase price of the 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 notes Further company coverage: BLT.L
(Bengaluru Newsroom)