Hong Kong firm CK Hutchinson has announced plans to sell its stake in Panama Canal ports as part of a US$22.8 billion deal. An investor group backed by U.S. investment firm Blackrock will take a controlling stake in ports in over a dozen countries.
An investor group led by BlackRock will acquire two ports near the Panama Canal that are owned by CK Hutchison and have been the subject of a dispute between President Trump and Panama.
There is growing concern that maritime operations could be ensnared by forces beyond their control in a military clash. Read more at straitstimes.com.
(Reuters) - Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings said on Tuesday a consortium including BlackRock Inc would buy an 80% stake in Hutchison Ports Group for an equity value of $14.21 billion.