ConnectEast to sound investors for seven-year deal
- Tuesday, 26 February 2019
On 26 February, ConnectEast Finance (ConnectEast) (Baa2) announced it would meet debt investors in Asia and Australia, commencing 5 March, regarding a potential seven-year Australian dollar denominated deal. Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank have been mandated to arrange the meetings.
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