Release date: 17 July 2025
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
BPCE EQUIPMENT FINANCE ITALIA SPA,BPCE EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS ITALIA SPA,FRAER LEASING SPALocation
Description
Dedicated EIB Loan to finance eligible small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap investments via leasing schemes in Italy. 100% of the loan will be allocated to final beneficiaries active in the agriculture and bioeconomy sectors. The operation will have a contractually binding minimum 10% dedication to financing young and/or new farmers.
Objectives
Financing of small/medium projects carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises.
Sector(s)
- Credit lines - Credit lines
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 30 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
not applicable
Environmental aspects
The proposed operation falls within the scope of the EIB's Environmental and Social Standards - "Standard 11 Intermediated Finance". The Borrower / Financial Intermediary has adequate capacity, systems and processes in place for identifying, assessing, managing and monitoring environmental, climate and social (ECS) risks related to the potential sub-projects benefitting from EIB support. The final beneficiaries will be required to comply with applicable national and EU legislation in respect of environmental and social matters, as appropriate.
Procurement
Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.
Status
Approved - 2/07/2025