Article: China : China Huaneng Said to Tell Banks Loans Uncompetitive.

Byline: sander03

China Huaneng Group, the nation s biggest power producer, told 13 international banks bidding to extend a S$2.25 billion ($1.54 billion) loan that their offers were uncompetitive, said six people familiar with the talks.

The Beijing-based utility sent letters to lenders including Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. and Natixis SA telling them they won t be needed, said the people, who asked not to be named as the information is private. The letter didn t say how the company will refinance its loan, which matures in August, they said.

Huaneng may borrow from banks in China, the people said, tapping a ...

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