Exits
Johnson & Johnson raises USD3.5 billion in six-part bond sale
Top credit ranking Johnson & Johnson reportedly sold USD3.5 billion in a six-part bond issue, its first offering in the last two years. Proceeds from the deal will be used to pay the health care product manufacturer's outstanding debt.
GAIL India still in talks with Ophir Energy over Tanzania gas assets
Negotiations between GAIL India and UK-based Ophir Energy about a possible sale of the latter's stake in Tanzania gas assets are still ongoing. Ophir's earlier share sale deal with Pavilion Energy has been initially seen as a setback in the talks.
Illinois to sell USD350 million in general obligation bonds after pension reform bill vote
Illinois intends to sell USD350 million in general obligation bonds in a sale initially slated on December 12. Illinois legislators are set to vote on a pension reform bill that could save the state around USD160 billion in 30 years.
Queensland sells USD350 million of Aurizon stake
The government of Queensland has exited its 74.3 million shares worth USD350 million in the formerly state-owned coal and bulk freight rail company Aurizon, reducing its stake in the firm to under 5%.