MET Group secures €1.2 billion financing for Sales and Trading segment
Type: Financing · Technology: Gas · Country: Switzerland · Value: EUR 1.2B · Announced: 2026-07-21
Swiss energy group MET Group finalized a €1.2 billion financing round for its Sales and Trading segment, enhancing its financial flexibility and supporting growth. The core financing operation was coordinated by ING Bank N.V. as coordinator and security and facility agent, joined by Coöperatieve Rabobank, Natixis CIB, and Société Générale as active mandated lead arrangers. This facility, supported by a syndicate of 13 other international banks, includes an accordion option to increase it up to €1.7 billion. The mechanism is a key financing instrument for MET's Sales and Trading department, supporting LNG imports, storage, and natural gas sales across Europe and beyond. Sven Kirch, CFO of MET Group, stated that the facility reflects the company's financial strength and clear risk management approach.
Counterparties
- ING Bank N.V (Lender)
- Natixis CIB (Lender)
- Coöperatieve Rabobank (Lender)
- MET Group (Borrower)
- Société Générale (Lender)
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