Li Ka-shing-controlled CK Hutchison's bond sale gets strong rating from Fitch, S&P

Hong Kong-listed conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, which is in the midst of a controversial ports divestment, secured an upper medium-grade rating for its planned bond issuance on Tuesday. Fitch Ratings assigned the Li Ka-shing-controlled group's notes an A- and flagged them as a potential catalyst for a rating upgrade, while S&P Global Ratings gave them an A. The size and pricing of the notes, to be issued through a special-purpose vehicle and guaranteed by the company, have yet to be set. The proceed ...