Kazakhstan's KazMunayGas mandates three for benchmark bond

LONDON, June 13 (Reuters) - Kazakh state oil and gas firm KazMunaygas [KMG.UL] has mandated ABN AMRO, Citi and Credit Suisse for a benchmark bond and medium term note programme, one of the three leads said on Friday.

The transaction is expected to be launched following a global investor roadshow that ends in London on June 20, Citi said.

Last month, Reuters reported that KazMunayGas was considering raising a $2.5 billion syndicated loan for refinancing and potential acquisitions. (Reporting by Sebastian Tong)