Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:33:03 GMT
BHP sells bonds with lower yields and higher maturity
BHP Billiton Ltd., an Australian mining and petroleum company, sold $5 billion of corporate bonds, as the yields declined amid signs of economic recovery in Europe and U.S., which can boost demand for commodities. Bond maturity varies from three to 30 years, while the 30-year bond yields decreased to 5.001%. BHP Billiton Ltd. equities traded today 0.03% higher to $36.36