Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price dips despite finalising $205 million sale

The Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) share price dipped slightly lower today. That’s despite the company finalising a deal to sell its Queensland rail terminal to Pacific National for $205 million.

The deal, which was announced in 2017, was initially blocked by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), following a lengthy legal battle.

At close of trade, shares in the railway operator were trading for $3.88 – down 0.77%. By contrast, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished the day 0.49% higher.

Let’s take a closer look at the deal and its history.

Aurizon’s $205 million deal

The Aurizon share price fell today…