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CSIC secures $1.64bn credit facilities from China Everbright Bank

CSIC secures $1.64bn credit facilities from China Everbright Bank
China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has secured RMB11.3bn ($1.64bn) worth of credit facilities from compatriot China Everbright Bank.

China Everbright Bank said the credit facilities would be available to 23 subsidiaries of the state-owned shipbuilder. The validity period for the credit facilities was not specified.

The agreement entered into directly between CSIC and China Everbright Bank meant that no second-tier credit approvals are not necessary for loan disbursement from any of the bank branches to the CSIC subsidiaries, according to the bank.

“Such a level of agreement raises efficiency and highlights the important role that head offices can play,” China Everbright Bank stated.