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Rail First Successfully Completes $439M Debt Refinancing   We are proud to announce the successful completion of a $A439 million debt refinancing, supported by a strong syndicate of international lenders, including four of our existing partners. This milestone enables Rail First to purchase more energy-efficient locomotives and accelerate delivery of Australian-made freight wagons helping shift more freight from road to rail and supporting the decarbonisation of Australia’s transport sector. We are grateful to our lending partners CIBC Capital Markets, Crédit industriel et commercial (CIC), ING, KfW IPEX-Bank, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, Rabobank Australia and Siemens Bank whose continued support reflects confidence in our strategy and long-term vision.   The transaction was completed on materially improved terms from the pre-existing facility, further strengthening Rail First’s financial position and enabling continued investment in sustainable rail infrastructure.   As Australia’s largest lessor of rail freight vehicles, Rail First manages over $500 million in assets, including 80+ locomotives and 1,400+ wagons. We are proud to be the only domestic manufacturer of rail container freight wagons, delivering industry-leading reliability, efficiency, and sustainability, backed by nearly 25 years of experience.   A heartfelt thank you to our shareholders CVC DIF and CBRE Investment Management as well as our partners who supported us throughout the process: Rothschild & Co, King & Wood Mallesons, White & Case LLP #RailFreight #Infrastructure #SustainableTransport #AustralianMade #DebtRefinancing https://lnkd.in/gVnEPecq Beata Lipman Janeen Dibley Julie Ryan Robert Tatton-Jones Vic Regina Kate Reddaway Peter Gray Martin Hanke Samuel Birch Vaughan Wallace David Irwin Victoria Stradnic Foucault Monguillon