Wilh. Wilhelmsen issues bond in favorable market

Wilh. Wilhelmsen issues bond in favorable market    Norwegian-based Ro-Ro carrier and logistics company Wilh. Wilhelmsen said Thursday it has issued a bond worth $107 million.
   The bond issue has a maturity period of seven years at a fixed rate of 9 percent and was arranged by Swedbank/First Securities, according to the company.
   'The Norwegian bond market has improved, giving access to capital with longer-term maturities,' the company said. 'Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has taken advantage of this opportunity.'