Engineering and construction company Shaw Group has expanded its existing credit facility to $1.45 billion. The loan will have a maturity period of five years.

The company will use the complete amount for issuing performance letters of credit, while $1.25 billion will be available for financial letters of credit and borrowings. The credit line will also allow Shaw to seek further unsecured commitments of up to $500 million.

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