Ukraine: Ferrexpo attracts $195-million loan

Ferrexpo, controlling Poltava and Yeristovo Mining and Processing Works, has attracted a 3-year $195-million loan. The loan has been organized by BNP Paribas and issued by 6 international entities. The loan has to be repaid by December 31, 2020. In January-September Ferrexpo exported 7.526 million tons of pellets. In 2016 the group received $189.2 million…

Ukraine: Ferrexpo ratings up

Moody’s international ratings agency has improved Ferrexpo plc corporate rating from Caa3 to Caa2. Default risk rating has been increased from Caa3-PD to Caa2-PD, while its bonds from Caa3 to Caa2. The outlook on all ratings is stable. In 2016 Ferrexpo, which controls Poltava and Yeristovo Mining and Processing Works, received $189.2 million of net…