Crédit Agricole and ING arrange €1.52 billion green debt financing for Akiem

Paris-based locomotive and passenger train leasing and maintenance company Akiem has secured a €1.52 billion (US$1.78 billion) green senior debt financing arrangement. The transaction marks Akiem's transition to green financing, reflecting a strategic shift toward sustainable funding for its rail leasing operations. Crédit Agricole and ING acted as the lead arrangers for the financing, underscoring the growing emphasis on green debt instruments in the transport sector. The financing supports Akiem's ongoing leasing and maintenance activities for trains across Europe, aligning with broader industry trends toward decarbonization and sustainable infrastructure financing.

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Lender

ING

company · 4 deals

ING is a global bank with a strong European base, offering retail and wholesale banking services. They provide specialized lending, tailored corporate finance, debt and equity market solutions, sustainable finance solutions, payments and cash management, and trade and treasury services.

Crédit Agricole

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Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole S.A., a global financial services group. It provides a wide range of services including financing, investment banking, and capital markets solutions to corporate clients, financial institutions, and public sector entities worldwide.

borrower

Akiem

company · 2 deals

Krefeld-based European rolling stock leasing and maintenance provider specializing in locomotives and passenger trains, operating across 22 countries. Owned by CDPQ, offering turnkey leasing, industrial maintenance, and full-service solutions to rail operators.