China’s Weibo Seeks Up to $1.2 Billion in First Syndicated Loan

  • Loan proceeds will be used for general business purposes
  • Citigroup and Credit Suisse are coordinating the syndication

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Weibo Corp. is seeking an up to $1.2 billion syndicated financing, following other Chinese social media platforms in venturing offshore to raise funds.

The investment-grade rated firm is marketing the dealBloomberg Terminal at an initial size of $900 million and has the option to increase by up to $300 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

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China’s Weibo Seeks Up to $1.2 Billion in First Syndicated Loan