Ukrainian Railways raises US$500mn

Ukrainian Railways raises US$500mn

Published: May 28, 2013

State-owned company places debut international paper.

Ukrainian Railways has raised US$500mn through its first eurobond issuance.

The state-owned company, known as Ukrzaliznytsia, placed the five-year paper with a coupon of 9.5%.

The proceeds will be used for commercial activity, refinancing existing debts, capital investment and replenishing working capital.

Arrangers on the deal were Sberbank CIB, Barclays and Morgan Stanley.