Nantional Bnk of Abu Dhabi to sell $545 mln in bonds

DUBAI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - National Bank of Abu Dhabi NBAD.AD said on Saturday it would sell 2 billion dirhams ($544.7 million) worth of convertible bonds to help finance investment banking operations and expansion overseas.

The 10-year convertible bonds will be sold in different markets including the Middle East, Europe and Asia and would be listed on the London stock exchange, the lender said in a statement. (Reporting by Stanley Carvalho; Editing by Ron Askew)