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        ARKEA SME AND MIDCAP III

        Summary sheet

        Release date
        16 June 2026
        Status
        Reference
        Approved | 08/07/2026
        20250353
        Project name
        Promoter - financial intermediary
        ARKEA SME AND MIDCAP III
        ARKEA BANQUE ENTREPRISES ET INSTITUTIONNELS,CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA
        Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
        Total cost (Approximate amount)
        EUR 300 million
        not applicable
        Location
        Sector(s)
        Description
        Objectives

        The operation is structured as Multi-Beneficiary Intermediated Loan (MBIL) to support financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap projects in France. The operation includes a Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability allocation representing 30% of the net financing amount, covering renewable energy generation (solar power), energy-efficient buildings and individual renovation measures, industrial energy efficiency improvements, and urban and suburban passenger transport.

        The aim is to support access to finance for the target beneficiaries by improving their access to long-term funding for productive investments. The operation is designed to back a diversified portfolio of eligible sub-projects contributing to business development, competitiveness, and economic growth across the French territory. The Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability (CA&ES) window will finance eligible investments contributing to climate mitigation and environmental objectives, in line with the EIB's CA&ES framework. Eligible sectors under the CA&ES window include: -Energy efficiency in buildings, industry, and services -Low-carbon and sustainable transport -Climate adaptation and resilience -Environmental protection and resource efficiency -Nature-based solutions and biodiversity protection where linked to climate and environmental objectives.

        Environmental aspects
        Procurement

        The 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.

        Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.

        Milestone
        Under appraisal
        Approved
        8 July 2026

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