Matson, the US-listed Pacific Ocean carrier, looks set to tap bond investors for its latest round of fundraising.

The shipowner has entered into a private placement commitment letter under which it expects to issue $75m of 11-year senior unsecured bonds.

The bonds, which will carry a fixed coupon of 3.37%, are expected to be issued within the next 90 days, subject to entering into definitive documentation and satisfying other customary closing conditions.

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