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<body><figure @class="image"><img @height="675" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Alpha-Trains-Image-Picture_small_35531_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1200/675;" @width="1200"></img></figure> The debt raised includes €815m of bank debt and €460m of Green USPP debt, with note maturities ranging from 10 years to 30 years, to refinance existing debt and finance the expansion of its passenger trains and locomotives fleet.We supported Alpha Trains in order to: <ul><li>Advise on optimal debt stack reorganization, </li><li>Affirm its BBB senior secured debt rating while obtaining increased leeway in the context of its development plan, </li><li>Raise monies to refinance an upcoming Public Bond maturing in June 2025 and provide the company with ample liquidity to pursue its growth plan,</li><li>Extend / amend / re-profile certain existing debt maturities,</li><li>Manage its Interest Rates exposure.</li></ul>This landmark transaction for Alpha Trains confirms strong appetite from banks and investors for the Rail sector, which has demonstrated its resilience and sustainability over time. At the occasion of this transaction, the company’s business model and the rolling stock leasing sector in general received a clear vote of confidence as Alpha Trains has notably been the first Rolling Stock Lessor in Europe to print a 30yr fixed rate bullet private placement subscribed by a granular order book of institutional investors based in North America, Europe and the UK.   <a @href="Quote1">Quote1</a>Alpha Trains is the leading rolling stock – passenger trains & locomotives - lessor in Continental Europe with offices in Luxembourg, Antwerp, Cologne, Madrid, Paris and Warsaw. Alpha Trains owns a fleet of over 1,000 units. Alpha Trains is backed by strong shareholders incl. APG, Arcus, PGGM, Swiss Life. <grey-block>Alpha Trains is the leading rolling stock – passenger trains & locomotives - lessor in Continental Europe with offices in Luxembourg, Antwerp, Cologne, Madrid, Paris and Warsaw. Alpha Trains owns a fleet of over 1,000 units. Alpha Trains is backed by strong shareholders incl. APG, Arcus, PGGM, Swiss Life. </grey-block> </body>

<body>On July 16th, Alpha Trains closed a €1.3bn financing, for which Crédit Agricole CIB acted as Joint Financial / Rating / Hedging / Green Advisor and Joint Placement Agent.</body>

Alpha Trains successfully closes a €1.3bn Bank & Private Placement deal

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<body><figure class="image"><img height="675" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Alpha-Trains-Image-Picture_small_35531_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1200/675;" width="1200"></img></figure> The debt raised includes €815m of bank debt and €460m of Green USPP debt, with note maturities ranging from 10 years to 30 years, to refinance existing debt and finance the expansion of its passenger trains and locomotives fleet.We supported Alpha Trains in order to: <ul><li>Advise on optimal debt stack reorganization, </li><li>Affirm its BBB senior secured debt rating while obtaining increased leeway in the context of its development plan, </li><li>Raise monies to refinance an upcoming Public Bond maturing in June 2025 and provide the company with ample liquidity to pursue its growth plan,</li><li>Extend / amend / re-profile certain existing debt maturities,</li><li>Manage its Interest Rates exposure.</li></ul>This landmark transaction for Alpha Trains confirms strong appetite from banks and investors for the Rail sector, which has demonstrated its resilience and sustainability over time. At the occasion of this transaction, the company’s business model and the rolling stock leasing sector in general received a clear vote of confidence as Alpha Trains has notably been the first Rolling Stock Lessor in Europe to print a 30yr fixed rate bullet private placement subscribed by a granular order book of institutional investors based in North America, Europe and the UK.   <a href="Quote1">Quote1</a>Alpha Trains is the leading rolling stock – passenger trains & locomotives - lessor in Continental Europe with offices in Luxembourg, Antwerp, Cologne, Madrid, Paris and Warsaw. Alpha Trains owns a fleet of over 1,000 units. Alpha Trains is backed by strong shareholders incl. APG, Arcus, PGGM, Swiss Life. <grey-block>Alpha Trains is the leading rolling stock – passenger trains & locomotives - lessor in Continental Europe with offices in Luxembourg, Antwerp, Cologne, Madrid, Paris and Warsaw. Alpha Trains owns a fleet of over 1,000 units. Alpha Trains is backed by strong shareholders incl. APG, Arcus, PGGM, Swiss Life. </grey-block> </body>

<body><figure @class="image"><img @height="418" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Untitled design (5)_35554_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:744/418;" @width="744"></img></figure>In a hotly contested field, the Crédit Agricole Group has been named Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Western Europe in Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence.<a @href="Quote1">quote1</a></body>

<body>The Euromoney Awards for Excellence recognises the achievements of banks and bankers worldwide, and is the most comprehensive awards programme in the banking industry.</body>

Crédit Agricole Group has been named Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Western Europe in Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence

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<body><figure class="image"><img height="418" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Untitled design (5)_35554_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:744/418;" width="744"></img></figure>In a hotly contested field, the Crédit Agricole Group has been named Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Western Europe in Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence.<a href="Quote1">quote1</a></body>

<body><a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/social-responsibility-sustainable-finance/our-sustainable-financing-policies/credit-agricole-group">This framework</a> will be further used to finance and refinance a portfolio of Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) in line with the Sustainability Linked Loan Principles.<subtitle-block>The Framework promotes SLL best market practices by fully disclosing eligibility criteria</subtitle-block>Leveraging its leading position in sustainable finance and global expertise in structuring SLL* , Crédit Agricole CIB has developed its framework to foster best-in-class practices ensuring transparency in the evaluation and selection process of eligible SLLs. It is the first framework of the market which includes a pioneering and innovative “ESG Performance Index” listing all sectoral Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and related Sustainable Performance Targets (SPTs) used by eligible SLLs. *Source Refinitiv (2023): 1# agent in volume (Global, USDm) ; 1# agent in number of deals (Global) ; 2# lender in volume (Global, USDm) ; 1# lender in number of deal (Global)<subtitle-block>Investors can support companies that demonstrate strong climate commitments and effectively address ESG issues</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB SLLB framework offers a unique opportunity for investors to support companies with ambitious climate commitments, aligned with a 1.5°C or well below 2°C trajectory and complemented by KPIs that address the most meaningful ESG issues.<subtitle-block>The Framework is supported by an external review and leverages Crédit Agricole CIB’s input on market guidelines</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB has commissioned ISS-Corporate to review the framework’s alignment with best market practices, as well as to assess the materiality and ambition of selected eligible KPIs and SPTs. ISS also evaluated the transactions’ eligibility criteria against Crédit Agricole CIB’s overall ESG profile and strategy.Crédit Agricole CIB was also one of the coordinators of the ICMA joint-taskforce which led to the publication of the first <a @href="https://www.icmagroup.org/sustainable-finance/the-principles-guidelines-and-handbooks/sustainability-linked-loans-financing-bonds-guidelines-sllbg/">ICMA Sustainability-Linked Loan Bond Guidelines</a> in June 2024.  <a @href="Quote1">Quote1</a><a @class="link-pdf" @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/2024%2007%2017_Cr%C3%A9dit_Agricole_CIB_SLLB_VEN.pdf">Click here to read the full press release </a></body>

<body>On July 12th, 2024, Crédit Agricole CIB has issued its inaugural JPY 3 billion Sustainability-Linked Loan financing Bond (SLLB) using its Sustainability-Linked Loan financing Bond Framework. The transaction has been achieved with Sumitomo Life Insurance Company.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB issues inaugural Sustainability-Linked Loan financing Bond utilising innovative Sustainability-Linked Loan financing Bond Framework

<body><a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/social-responsibility-sustainable-finance/our-sustainable-financing-policies/credit-agricole-group">This framework</a> will be further used to finance and refinance a portfolio of Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) in line with the Sustainability Linked Loan Principles.<subtitle-block>The Framework promotes SLL best market practices by fully disclosing eligibility criteria</subtitle-block>Leveraging its leading position in sustainable finance and global expertise in structuring SLL* , Crédit Agricole CIB has developed its framework to foster best-in-class practices ensuring transparency in the evaluation and selection process of eligible SLLs. It is the first framework of the market which includes a pioneering and innovative “ESG Performance Index” listing all sectoral Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and related Sustainable Performance Targets (SPTs) used by eligible SLLs. *Source Refinitiv (2023): 1# agent in volume (Global, USDm) ; 1# agent in number of deals (Global) ; 2# lender in volume (Global, USDm) ; 1# lender in number of deal (Global)<subtitle-block>Investors can support companies that demonstrate strong climate commitments and effectively address ESG issues</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB SLLB framework offers a unique opportunity for investors to support companies with ambitious climate commitments, aligned with a 1.5°C or well below 2°C trajectory and complemented by KPIs that address the most meaningful ESG issues.<subtitle-block>The Framework is supported by an external review and leverages Crédit Agricole CIB’s input on market guidelines</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB has commissioned ISS-Corporate to review the framework’s alignment with best market practices, as well as to assess the materiality and ambition of selected eligible KPIs and SPTs. ISS also evaluated the transactions’ eligibility criteria against Crédit Agricole CIB’s overall ESG profile and strategy.Crédit Agricole CIB was also one of the coordinators of the ICMA joint-taskforce which led to the publication of the first <a href="https://www.icmagroup.org/sustainable-finance/the-principles-guidelines-and-handbooks/sustainability-linked-loans-financing-bonds-guidelines-sllbg/">ICMA Sustainability-Linked Loan Bond Guidelines</a> in June 2024.  <a href="Quote1">Quote1</a><a class="link-pdf" href="https://www.ca-cib.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/2024%2007%2017_Cr%C3%A9dit_Agricole_CIB_SLLB_VEN.pdf">Click here to read the full press release </a></body>

<body>Under the existing financing platform, KfW IPEX-Bank as Facility and Security Agent and Mandated Lead Arranger together with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) as Mandated Lead Arranger, jointly provided equal amounts of debt capital totaling EUR 400 million with a term of seven years. The banking syndicate is acting as bookrunner and underwriter.Furthermore, and also under the existing financing platform, RAILPOOL concluded a EUR 60 million revolving credit facility with KfW IPEX-Bank as sole lender for a term of seven years.<a @href="Q1">Q1</a>Legal advice on this transaction was provided by the law firms CMS Hasche Sigle for RAILPOOL and Watson Farley & Williams for the banks.<subtitle-block>About RAILPOOL</subtitle-block>RAILPOOL is one of the leading rail vehicle rental companies with genuine expertise in full service from a single source. The company was founded in Munich in 2008 and is now active in 19 European countries.With more than 600 electric and hybrid locomotives and 148 passenger vehicles (with an investment of 2.6 billion euros), RAILPOOL is one of the largest providers in Europe.The RAILPOOL fleet covers 85,000,000 kilometers every year and makes an important contribution to the modal shift to rail. RAILPOOL has six workshops of its own and a warehouse with more than 4,000 different spare parts and components. <a @href="Q2">Q2</a>For more information, visit <a @href="www.railpool.eu">www.railpool.eu</a></body>

<body>RAILPOOL, one of Europe's leading rail vehicle lessors, secured further funding for its continued growth in June 2024.</body>

RAILPOOL secures large-volume growth financing

<body>Under the existing financing platform, KfW IPEX-Bank as Facility and Security Agent and Mandated Lead Arranger together with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) as Mandated Lead Arranger, jointly provided equal amounts of debt capital totaling EUR 400 million with a term of seven years. The banking syndicate is acting as bookrunner and underwriter.Furthermore, and also under the existing financing platform, RAILPOOL concluded a EUR 60 million revolving credit facility with KfW IPEX-Bank as sole lender for a term of seven years.<a href="Q1">Q1</a>Legal advice on this transaction was provided by the law firms CMS Hasche Sigle for RAILPOOL and Watson Farley & Williams for the banks.<subtitle-block>About RAILPOOL</subtitle-block>RAILPOOL is one of the leading rail vehicle rental companies with genuine expertise in full service from a single source. The company was founded in Munich in 2008 and is now active in 19 European countries.With more than 600 electric and hybrid locomotives and 148 passenger vehicles (with an investment of 2.6 billion euros), RAILPOOL is one of the largest providers in Europe.The RAILPOOL fleet covers 85,000,000 kilometers every year and makes an important contribution to the modal shift to rail. RAILPOOL has six workshops of its own and a warehouse with more than 4,000 different spare parts and components. <a href="Q2">Q2</a>For more information, visit <a href="www.railpool.eu">www.railpool.eu</a></body>

<body>The Digital Banker names <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/credit-agricole-cib-launches-corporate-savings-account-solution-linked-esg-performance">the ESG-linked account</a>launched by Crédit Agricole CIB last year the ‘Best Sustainable Finance Product of the Year – Overall’ and ‘Best Responsible Investment Solution’ in its Global Sustainable Finance Awards 2024 programme. The Digital Banker Awards is a reputable benchmarking programme that accolades excellence and distinction in the financial industry.The judges noted, “Crédit Agricole CIB's launch of an ESG-linked corporate savings account in 2023 is a truly innovative cash management solution that rewards clients with higher yields on their account balances as their ESG performance improves, as validated by an independent ESG rating agency. Notably, the solution has been well received by clients across different sectors and is already deployed in six Asia-Pacific markets.”With its scalable, flexible and sustainable features, the ESG-linked account exemplifies Crédit Agricole CIB’s commitment to work in the best interest of its clients and society, and turn innovative ideas into action. To date, Crédit Agricole CIB has deployed the ESG-linked account in Hong Kong SAR (pilot market), Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.In celebration of the product’s one-year launch anniversary and success, Etienne Bernard, Global Head of Cash Management, and Antoine Rose, Head of Sustainable Investment Banking for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, share their thoughts on the emerging cash management and sustainable finance trends.Crédit Agricole CIB cash management and sustainable investment banking heads share their thoughts on the emerging sustainable cash management product and market trends:</body>

<body>Our global cash management and Asia-Pacific sustainable investment banking heads discussed the Bank’s outlook on sustainability and cash management, as well as the collective success of the award-winning ESG-linked account.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB scoops the Best Sustainable Finance Product of the Year global award from The Digital Banker

Awards & Rankings

<body>The Digital Banker names <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/credit-agricole-cib-launches-corporate-savings-account-solution-linked-esg-performance">the ESG-linked account</a>launched by Crédit Agricole CIB last year the ‘Best Sustainable Finance Product of the Year – Overall’ and ‘Best Responsible Investment Solution’ in its Global Sustainable Finance Awards 2024 programme. The Digital Banker Awards is a reputable benchmarking programme that accolades excellence and distinction in the financial industry.The judges noted, “Crédit Agricole CIB's launch of an ESG-linked corporate savings account in 2023 is a truly innovative cash management solution that rewards clients with higher yields on their account balances as their ESG performance improves, as validated by an independent ESG rating agency. Notably, the solution has been well received by clients across different sectors and is already deployed in six Asia-Pacific markets.”With its scalable, flexible and sustainable features, the ESG-linked account exemplifies Crédit Agricole CIB’s commitment to work in the best interest of its clients and society, and turn innovative ideas into action. To date, Crédit Agricole CIB has deployed the ESG-linked account in Hong Kong SAR (pilot market), Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.In celebration of the product’s one-year launch anniversary and success, Etienne Bernard, Global Head of Cash Management, and Antoine Rose, Head of Sustainable Investment Banking for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, share their thoughts on the emerging cash management and sustainable finance trends.Crédit Agricole CIB cash management and sustainable investment banking heads share their thoughts on the emerging sustainable cash management product and market trends:</body>

<body>We were very proud to be a partner of TXF Global 2024, which took place on 10 to 12 June in Athens. This not-to-be-missed event, which we sponsor every year, is an opportunity for industry leaders from across the world of Export and Project Finance to meet and share constructive discussions for the future of the sector. More than 1 200 attendees from Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), Development Finance Institutions, exporters, borrowers, project sponsors, government ministries, commercial banks, private market insurers, brokers, law firms and institutional investors converged at the go-to event of the year.  On June 11th, our Global Head of Export Finance, André Gazal, participated in the Global Heads Debate with his peers from the other commercial banks. They dealt with new trends in Export Finance market with increasing ECA supported financings in developed countries, new ECAs solutions with untied products, evolutions of the OECD arrangement. André Gazal also highlighted the positive role of ECAs in the energy transition, with products that enable financing in new technologies and sectors requiring such investments. TXF Export Finance Deals of the Year 2023 were also highlighted during a successful ceremony: our Bank has been involved in 7 deals. This demonstrates our extensive expertise in ECA Finance to every continent, and confirms our position as No. 2 Globally. The winners of the TXF Deals of the Year Awards 2023 result from votes by the industry and advice from the TXF experienced editorial team. 🌟Americas Export Finance Deal of the Year🌟 POSCO Argentina  🌟Manufacturing Export Finance Deal of the Year🌟 Northvolt Ett  🌟Europe Export Finance Deal of the Year🌟 Ineos Olefins Belgium 🌟Overall Export Finance Deal of the Year🌟 Baltic Power 🌟Middle East Export Finance Deal of the Year🌟 NEOM Green Hydrogen 🌟Asia Export Finance Deal of the Year🌟 Hai Long Offshore Wind Power 🌟Blended Export Finance Deal of the Year🌟 H2GS Boden </body>

TXF GLOBAL 2024: Crédit Agricole CIB stands out as a global leader with an active participation in this major event and 7 awards won

TXF GLOBAL 2024: Crédit Agricole CIB stands out as a global leader with an active participation and 7 awards won

Crédit Agricole CIB is named The Banker’s Sustainable FIG Financing and Sustainable SSA Financing House

<body>The awards-winning deals are :<ul><li>Bank Debt Deal of the Year : Genco $500m RCF Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>Bank Debt Deal of the Year : Scorpio Tankers $1bn refinancing Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>Yacht Financing Deal of the Year : The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection $1.0 billion Buyers Credit Facility for 2x Ultra Luxury Yachts Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Sole Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger, Lender, Agent  </li><li>M&A Deal of the Year : Crowley and MSIP JV to Advance Offshore Wind Energy Crédit Agricole CIB role : Financial Adviser to MSIP  </li><li>Structured Finance Deal of the Year : Höegh LNG Recieves $685 million Senior Secured Credit Facility Split in two Tranches Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Sole Bookrunner, Structuring Bank, Hedging Bank, Mandated Lead Arranger, Agent, Security Trustee  </li><li>Project Finance Deal of the Year : Energos Acquisition of Two FSRU's Currently in Germany Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Arranger, Sole Syndication Agent  </li><li>Wild Card Deal of the Year : Frontline, CMB, Euronav, Loan facility for Frontline's acquisition of 24 VLCC's, Euronav's refinancing, and the acquisition by CMB. Crédit Agricole CIB roles : M&A Adviser to CMB; Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger/Lead Arranger for Euronav  </li><li>Offshore West Export Credit Deal of the Year : Cadeler Sinosure Backed Senior Secured Green Term Loan Facility Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>ESG East Deal of the Year : BW Epic Kosan Refinances 19 Vessels for up to $140 million with Sustainability-Linked Loan Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger, Lender, Documentation Agent</li></ul><a @href="Q1">Q1</a></body>

<body>Crédit Agricole CIB is delighted to have been involved in 9 transactions that were named “Deal of the Year” in their respective category by Marine Money for the year 2023. These awards illustrate our global support to the Shipping Industry as well as the diversity of financial solutions and advisory services that we can provide our Shipping clients with. </body>

Crédit Agricole CIB involved in nine Marine Money “Deal of the Year” winning deals

<body>The awards-winning deals are :<ul><li>Bank Debt Deal of the Year : Genco $500m RCF Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>Bank Debt Deal of the Year : Scorpio Tankers $1bn refinancing Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>Yacht Financing Deal of the Year : The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection $1.0 billion Buyers Credit Facility for 2x Ultra Luxury Yachts Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Sole Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger, Lender, Agent  </li><li>M&A Deal of the Year : Crowley and MSIP JV to Advance Offshore Wind Energy Crédit Agricole CIB role : Financial Adviser to MSIP  </li><li>Structured Finance Deal of the Year : Höegh LNG Recieves $685 million Senior Secured Credit Facility Split in two Tranches Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Sole Bookrunner, Structuring Bank, Hedging Bank, Mandated Lead Arranger, Agent, Security Trustee  </li><li>Project Finance Deal of the Year : Energos Acquisition of Two FSRU's Currently in Germany Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Arranger, Sole Syndication Agent  </li><li>Wild Card Deal of the Year : Frontline, CMB, Euronav, Loan facility for Frontline's acquisition of 24 VLCC's, Euronav's refinancing, and the acquisition by CMB. Crédit Agricole CIB roles : M&A Adviser to CMB; Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger/Lead Arranger for Euronav  </li><li>Offshore West Export Credit Deal of the Year : Cadeler Sinosure Backed Senior Secured Green Term Loan Facility Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>ESG East Deal of the Year : BW Epic Kosan Refinances 19 Vessels for up to $140 million with Sustainability-Linked Loan Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger, Lender, Documentation Agent</li></ul><a href="Q1">Q1</a></body>

<body><subtitle-block>FinanceAsia recognises Crédit Agricole CIB with three sustainable finance house awards</subtitle-block>FinanceAsia names Crédit Agricole CIB the Best International Sustainable Bank for Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, and South Korea in its annual FinanceAsia Awards programme. This marks the <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/financeasia-recognises-credit-agricole-cib-three-house-award-categories">second consecutive year</a> that the Bank has won the FinanceAsia Best International Sustainable Bank for Mainland China and South Korea. The annual FinanceAsia Awards programme has been evaluating and recognising high-performing banks across Asia-Pacific markets for more than two decades.As a bank with a long-standing history and commitment to sustainable finance, Crédit Agricole CIB’s expertise has earned the trust of the markets, making it a driving force in the sustainable finance space. With extensive dedicated resources, along with a comprehensive internal setup, our team is passionate about assisting our clients and markets in their transition journey.In 2023, Crédit Agricole CIB advised landmark  ESG deals in Asia including the world’s first tokenised green bond for governments (<a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/hong-kong-sar-government-issues-worlds-first-multi-currency-digital-green-bond">the Hong Kong SAR Government tokenised green bond</a>). We also incorporated innovative structures to support clients when advising on their ESG financings, including a number of gender-equality and transition themed financings.<subtitle-block>Milestone ESG financing innovation from Asia: The Asset picks Crédit Agricole CIB’s ESG-linked account</subtitle-block>One of the notable ESG financing successes Crédit Agricole CIB had in Asia in 2023 was the launch of the ESG-linked corporate account solution, a one-of-a-kind cash management offering to motivate clients to progress towards sustainability via monetary incentives. Crédit Agricole CIB partnered with NWS Holdings, who shares a similar sustainability vision, to launch the pilot product.   Recently named ‘Best ESG Solution – Conglomerate – Hong Kong’ at The Asset Treasurise Awards 2024, <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/credit-agricole-cib-launches-corporate-savings-account-solution-linked-esg-performance">the ESG-linked account</a> demonstrates how Crédit Agricole CIB’s expertise in transaction banking and sustainable finance can create powerful synergy. The scalable product has been well-received in <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/hong-kong-green-and-sustainable-finance-awards-recognises-credit-agricole-cib-sustainable">Hong Kong SAR</a> and<a @href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1B4AD2iPmCT7cIaYnTvkOw"> successfully deployed in mainland China and Taiwan</a>.  In addition to providing sustainable financing solutions to clients, Crédit Agricole CIB promotes sustainable finance in universities, industry groups and client conferences to educate the public about sustainable finance. This includes working with the <a @href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ntusg_ntusg-ntusgstudents-sustainablefinance-activity-7055057163219566592-4EzK/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios">Nanyang Technology University in Singapore</a>, the <a @href="https://sgfn.hkust.edu.hk/news/company-visit-credit-agricole-corporate-and-investment-bank">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a>, as well as the <a @href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/credit-agricole-cib_hongkong-globalmarkets-sustainablefinance-activity-7108037651114385409-_qKn/">UK Joint University Hong Kong Career Society</a>, to inspire future generations to pursue careers in sustainable finance. Crédit Agricole CIB has also authored <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/bank-co-authors-first-sustainable-finance-thought-leadership-paper-alliance-green-commercial">a thought leadership paper</a> under the Alliance of Green Commercial Banks to share its experience in pioneering green banking practices.<a @href="Q1">Q1</a><a @href="Q2">Q2</a></body>

<body>FinanceAsia and The Asset recognise Crédit Agricole CIB’s consistent high-performance in ESG-driven solutions.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB wins consecutive sustainable finance awards in North Asia

<body><subtitle-block>FinanceAsia recognises Crédit Agricole CIB with three sustainable finance house awards</subtitle-block>FinanceAsia names Crédit Agricole CIB the Best International Sustainable Bank for Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, and South Korea in its annual FinanceAsia Awards programme. This marks the <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/financeasia-recognises-credit-agricole-cib-three-house-award-categories">second consecutive year</a> that the Bank has won the FinanceAsia Best International Sustainable Bank for Mainland China and South Korea. The annual FinanceAsia Awards programme has been evaluating and recognising high-performing banks across Asia-Pacific markets for more than two decades.As a bank with a long-standing history and commitment to sustainable finance, Crédit Agricole CIB’s expertise has earned the trust of the markets, making it a driving force in the sustainable finance space. With extensive dedicated resources, along with a comprehensive internal setup, our team is passionate about assisting our clients and markets in their transition journey.In 2023, Crédit Agricole CIB advised landmark  ESG deals in Asia including the world’s first tokenised green bond for governments (<a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/hong-kong-sar-government-issues-worlds-first-multi-currency-digital-green-bond">the Hong Kong SAR Government tokenised green bond</a>). We also incorporated innovative structures to support clients when advising on their ESG financings, including a number of gender-equality and transition themed financings.<subtitle-block>Milestone ESG financing innovation from Asia: The Asset picks Crédit Agricole CIB’s ESG-linked account</subtitle-block>One of the notable ESG financing successes Crédit Agricole CIB had in Asia in 2023 was the launch of the ESG-linked corporate account solution, a one-of-a-kind cash management offering to motivate clients to progress towards sustainability via monetary incentives. Crédit Agricole CIB partnered with NWS Holdings, who shares a similar sustainability vision, to launch the pilot product.   Recently named ‘Best ESG Solution – Conglomerate – Hong Kong’ at The Asset Treasurise Awards 2024, <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/credit-agricole-cib-launches-corporate-savings-account-solution-linked-esg-performance">the ESG-linked account</a> demonstrates how Crédit Agricole CIB’s expertise in transaction banking and sustainable finance can create powerful synergy. The scalable product has been well-received in <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/hong-kong-green-and-sustainable-finance-awards-recognises-credit-agricole-cib-sustainable">Hong Kong SAR</a> and<a href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1B4AD2iPmCT7cIaYnTvkOw"> successfully deployed in mainland China and Taiwan</a>.  In addition to providing sustainable financing solutions to clients, Crédit Agricole CIB promotes sustainable finance in universities, industry groups and client conferences to educate the public about sustainable finance. This includes working with the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ntusg_ntusg-ntusgstudents-sustainablefinance-activity-7055057163219566592-4EzK/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios">Nanyang Technology University in Singapore</a>, the <a href="https://sgfn.hkust.edu.hk/news/company-visit-credit-agricole-corporate-and-investment-bank">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a>, as well as the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/credit-agricole-cib_hongkong-globalmarkets-sustainablefinance-activity-7108037651114385409-_qKn/">UK Joint University Hong Kong Career Society</a>, to inspire future generations to pursue careers in sustainable finance. Crédit Agricole CIB has also authored <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/bank-co-authors-first-sustainable-finance-thought-leadership-paper-alliance-green-commercial">a thought leadership paper</a> under the Alliance of Green Commercial Banks to share its experience in pioneering green banking practices.<a href="Q1">Q1</a><a href="Q2">Q2</a></body>

Crédit Agricole CIB named Best Green Finance Adviser in Asia by The Asset

GlobalCapital European Securitization Awards: success for Green Lion 2023-1!

Crédit Agricole CIB's Export Finance teams rank in the Top 3 of global League Tables

<body>Tricor Holdings Limited’s US$1.876 billion loan was voted as the winner of the Syndicated Deal of the Year 2023, at the Asia-Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) based on votes from its members. The deal is the largest Euro-denominated Asian leveraged loan in 2023, and one of the largest ever transaction as such originated in Asia. Crédit Agricole CIB is a Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for this transaction. The APLMA is a loan association that gathers all loan-financing experts in Asia-Pacific with the objective of promoting growth and best practice in the syndicated loan markets. This remarkable recognition signifies the Bank’s expertise in syndicated deals among the best regional industry experts.In addition, the Tricor loan was also named Sponsored-backed Deal of the Year. Two other loan deals supported by Crédit Agricole CIB also recognised in the APLMA awards this year, namely:<ul><li>Corporate Acquisition Finance Deal of the Year – Orora Limited (US$1.228 billion) Crédit Agricole CIB supported this acquisition financing as a Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner, leveraging the experience that Crédit Agricole SA Group affiliates had lending to the acquired company, Saverglass SA. </li><li>Syndicated Project Finance Deal of the Year and Renewable Deal of the Year – Hai Long 2 & 3 offshore wind project (US$2.976 billion) A club deal led by the Energy & Real Assets team. Acting as a one-stop for sponsors, Crédit Agricole CIB acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, FX Pre Hedge Bank, Deal Contingent and Interest Rate Swap Hedge Provider, InterCreditor and Commercial Facility Agent on the financing - <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/financing-largest-offshore-wind-project-asia-pacific-date">read more</a>.</li></ul><subtitle-block>Our Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) team</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB Asia-Pacific <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/expertise/solutions-support-your-financing-strategy/supporting-your-financing-needs/leveraged-0">Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) team</a> provides advice on loans to clients, combining expertise from across the Bank including sustainable finance to support their business growth and climate transition goals. 2023 was a difficult year for the loan market, yet CLF team worked hand-in-hand with the Bank’s sustainability team and provided valuable advice to clients on the right strategies to navigate the way forward – advice was tailored specifically to each client as Crédit Agricole CIB appreciates that a “one size fits all” approach does not work as each client has their own challenges in meeting sustainability objectives.These success stories highlight the remarkable journey of the award-winning Crédit Agricole CIB team who overcome challenges and secure loans for clients to fuel growth for their businesses.<grey-block>These success stories highlight the remarkable journey of the award-winning Crédit Agricole CIB team who overcome challenges and secure loans for clients to fuel growth for their businesses.</grey-block><a @href="quote 1">quote 1</a><a @href="quote 2">quote 2</a>Crédit Agricole CIB’s loans capacity spans across the globe. Renowned financial publications GlobalCapital named <a @href="https://www.globalcapital.com/article/2cvr0mxzr4ehu2j5z75s0/sponsored-content/best-arranger-of-infrastructure-and-renewables-loans-credit-agricole-cib">Crédit Agricole CIB ‘Best Arranger of Infrastructure and Renewables Loans’</a>, noting the Bank was involved in virtually every award-winning loan deal in 2023.</body>

<body>Against the backdrop of a challenging loan market in 2023, our teams soldiered on to provide clients with our best support and their efforts have finally paid off. </body>

Crédit Agricole CIB helps clients fuel growth

<body>Tricor Holdings Limited’s US$1.876 billion loan was voted as the winner of the Syndicated Deal of the Year 2023, at the Asia-Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) based on votes from its members. The deal is the largest Euro-denominated Asian leveraged loan in 2023, and one of the largest ever transaction as such originated in Asia. Crédit Agricole CIB is a Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for this transaction. The APLMA is a loan association that gathers all loan-financing experts in Asia-Pacific with the objective of promoting growth and best practice in the syndicated loan markets. This remarkable recognition signifies the Bank’s expertise in syndicated deals among the best regional industry experts.In addition, the Tricor loan was also named Sponsored-backed Deal of the Year. Two other loan deals supported by Crédit Agricole CIB also recognised in the APLMA awards this year, namely:<ul><li>Corporate Acquisition Finance Deal of the Year – Orora Limited (US$1.228 billion) Crédit Agricole CIB supported this acquisition financing as a Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner, leveraging the experience that Crédit Agricole SA Group affiliates had lending to the acquired company, Saverglass SA. </li><li>Syndicated Project Finance Deal of the Year and Renewable Deal of the Year – Hai Long 2 & 3 offshore wind project (US$2.976 billion) A club deal led by the Energy & Real Assets team. Acting as a one-stop for sponsors, Crédit Agricole CIB acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, FX Pre Hedge Bank, Deal Contingent and Interest Rate Swap Hedge Provider, InterCreditor and Commercial Facility Agent on the financing - <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/financing-largest-offshore-wind-project-asia-pacific-date">read more</a>.</li></ul><subtitle-block>Our Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) team</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB Asia-Pacific <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/expertise/solutions-support-your-financing-strategy/supporting-your-financing-needs/leveraged-0">Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) team</a> provides advice on loans to clients, combining expertise from across the Bank including sustainable finance to support their business growth and climate transition goals. 2023 was a difficult year for the loan market, yet CLF team worked hand-in-hand with the Bank’s sustainability team and provided valuable advice to clients on the right strategies to navigate the way forward – advice was tailored specifically to each client as Crédit Agricole CIB appreciates that a “one size fits all” approach does not work as each client has their own challenges in meeting sustainability objectives.These success stories highlight the remarkable journey of the award-winning Crédit Agricole CIB team who overcome challenges and secure loans for clients to fuel growth for their businesses.<grey-block>These success stories highlight the remarkable journey of the award-winning Crédit Agricole CIB team who overcome challenges and secure loans for clients to fuel growth for their businesses.</grey-block><a href="quote 1">quote 1</a><a href="quote 2">quote 2</a>Crédit Agricole CIB’s loans capacity spans across the globe. Renowned financial publications GlobalCapital named <a href="https://www.globalcapital.com/article/2cvr0mxzr4ehu2j5z75s0/sponsored-content/best-arranger-of-infrastructure-and-renewables-loans-credit-agricole-cib">Crédit Agricole CIB ‘Best Arranger of Infrastructure and Renewables Loans’</a>, noting the Bank was involved in virtually every award-winning loan deal in 2023.</body>