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Natixis acted as structuring mandated lead arranger & sole underwriter in the financing of 121.5 MW photovoltaic plants for European Energy, assisted by Orrick as legal advisor
Milano, Milan, Italie, August 6, 2020
Natixis is pleased to announce the successful completion on August 5th, 2020 of the up to 94.5 million euro financing of 121.5 MW photovoltaic plants for European Energy A/S. The financing[...]
Natixis Named Latin America MLA of the Year by IJGlobal
New York, NY, USA, July 16, 2020
Natixis received the Latin America MLA of the Year Award on July 13, 2020 as part of the 2019 IJGlobal Awards, which celebrates best-in-class transactions and organizations across the international[...]
Natixis sole green coordinator for financing of Kincardine, set to be the world’s largest floating offshore windfarm
Paris, France, June 23, 2020
Natixis acted as sole green loan coordinator for the £380m financing for Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios S.A. (“Cobra”) of Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Limited (“Kincardine”). The project[...]
Taweelah IWP obtains the first ever “sustainable loan” qualification for a desalination project
Paris, France, March 11, 2020
Independent assessor confirms project finance loan is aligned with the four components of both the Green Loan Principles and the Social Bond Principles.
Natixis acted as structuring mandated lead arranger in the refinancing of Tozzi Green’s 52.5 MW wind portfolio
Milano, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy, December 23, 2019
Natixis is pleased to announce the successful completion on December 20th, 2019 of the 67.4 million-euro refinancing of a 52.5 MW wind portfolio for Tozzi Green. Natixis acted as structuring[...]
CVE Chile and Natixis close PMGD financing of solar PV projects
New York, NY, USA, December 13, 2019
CVE Chile and Natixis have successfully closed senior facilities totaling approx. US$87 million for the up-to-110MW portfolio of 20 solar photovoltaic (“PV”) plants in Chile (the “CVE PMGD[...]
Support for renewable energy: EIB joins forces with Natixis to co-finance the construction of nine solar power plants in Spain
Madrid, Espagne, December 12, 2019
The EU bank will provide EUR 66m to Natixis to co-finance the construction of the two complexes with a total capacity of 436 MW The two new renewable energy projects will help create[...]
Reden and Natixis close PMGD financing of solar PV projects in Chile
New York, NY, USA, October 9, 2019
Reden Investments Chile SpA (“Reden Solar Chile”) and Natixis have successfully closed senior facilities totaling US$96.4 million for the up-to-100MW portfolio of solar PV plants in Chile[...]
Natixis and EDHECinfra team up to evaluate the impact of ESG on infrastructure investing
Paris, France, October 7, 2019
Infrastructure benchmark pioneers to create measures and indices of the increasingly significant impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) factors on infrastructure investments
Arroyo and Natixis close PMGD financing of solar PV projects in Chile
New York, NY, USA, July 31, 2019
ARCO 3 SpA (“ARCO”) and Natixis have successfully closed senior facilities totaling US$69.1 million for the up-to-70MW portfolio of solar PV plants in Chile (the “ARCO Solar PMGD Portfolio”).[...]
US$ 300 Million medium term receivable-backed sustainability linked trade finance facility
Paris, France, March 19, 2019
Ghana Cocoa Board (“Cocobod”) signed on March 19th a new 3-year receivables-backed trade finance facility of US$300m (“the Facility”). The Facility will be used to refinance Cocoa Bills[...]
Natixis, Sole Structuring Bank and Sole Mandated Lead Arranger of the first offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean Sea
Paris, France, February 26, 2019
Natixis acted as Sole Structuring Bank and Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter and Agent Bank for the financing of the first offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean Sea, a greenfield[...]
Natixis Securities Americas LLC Appointed by US Wind Inc. as Sole and Exclusive Financial Advisor of Maryland Offshore Wind Project
Paris, France, January 11, 2019
Natixis today announces the following appointments within its Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) division and to the Natixis Executive Committee, to be effective from 1st March 2019.
Natixis Acts as Joint Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for US$775 Million Ascenty Acquisition Financing in Brazil
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, December 21, 2018
The $1.8 billion acquisition is one of the world’s largest data center transactions in 2018
Natixis Co-Leads Syndication of $400 Million Senior Secured Portfolio Financing of Chilean Assets
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, October 1, 2018
Furthers track record of offering global clients tailored banking solutions in LatAm
Natixis Solely Arranges an Innovative USD 175 mm 29-yr Hybrid Private Placement and Fixed-Rate Loan for Cajamarca
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, September 6, 2018
Natixis announced today it solely arranged a USD $175 mm 29-yr hybrid private placement and fixed rate loan to refinance Peru’s Cajamarca Transmission Line. Natixis acted as the Sole Placement[...]
Natixis acts as Equity Financial Advisor to EllaLink
Paris, France, May 15, 2018
EllaLink and Natixis are pleased to announce that Natixis has acted as Equity Financial Advisor to EllaLink during its negotiations with Infrastructure fund Marguerite II.
New alliance between Akuo Energy and the EIB to implement the energy transition
Paris, France, December 11, 2017
The EIB is continuing its partnership with Akuo Energy for a new programme of European renewable energy projects totalling €330 million of investment. Specialist in financing renewable[...]
Investors Expect 10-15 Growth in P3 Funding finds Natixis survey
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, July 19, 2017
Respondents also believe infra debt funds will play a larger role in project finance
Game changer infrastructure indices to create multi-trillion dollar sector
Paris, France, June 13, 2017
EDHEC Infrastructure Institute-Singapore (EDHECinfra) is releasing 384 infrastructure debt and equity indices that will change the way investors measure infrastructure investment performance[...]
Natixis announces a landmark hybrid refinancing of the largest project bond issuance in the Italian renewables sector
Paris, France, December 21, 2016
This landmark hybrid refinancing is the largest project bond issuance (EUR 125 million) to date in the Italian renewables sector. The issuer is Azienda Solare Italiana Spa (ASI).
Hawaiki Cable begins drawdown of senior loan facility provided by Natixis
Londres, Royaume-Uni, July 12, 2016
Hawaiki Submarine Cable LP, the New Zealand owner and developer of the Hawaiki submarine cable system and French bank Natixis acknowledge the first drawdown of the senior loan facility provided[...]
Hawaiki Cable selects Natixis to close its financing
Auckland, Nouvelle-Zélande, June 17, 2016
Hawaiki Submarine Cable LP, the New Zealand owner and developer of Hawaiki submarine cable system, has appointed French bank Natixis as Exclusive Equity Advisor for the project.
Santhosh G. Rao Appointed Head of Telecommunications in GIP Americas
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, May 31, 2016
Natixis announced today the hiring of Santhosh G. Rao as Executive Director, Head of Telecommunications, Global Infrastructure & Projects (GIP) Americas. In this newly created position,[...]
Natixis, Samsung Life Insurance and Samsung Asset Management sign infrastructure and aviation co-investment agreement
Hong Kong, April 26, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd., Samsung Asset Management Co., Ltd and Natixis S.A. have signed a cooperation agreement to co-invest in infrastructure and[...]
KB Insurance and Natixis enter infrastructure and aviation co-investment agreement
Hong-Kong, Hong Kong, April 18, 2016
We are delighted to announce that KB Insurance Co., Ltd. and Natixis S.A. have signed a partnership agreement to co-invest in infrastructure and aviation debt originated by Natixis.
KB Insurance and Natixis enter infrastructure and aviation co-investment agreement
Hong Kong, April 18, 2016
We are delighted to announce that KB Insurance Co., Ltd. and Natixis S.A. have signed a partnership agreement to co-invest in infrastructure and aviation debt originated by Natixis.
Seabras-1 Project Funding
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, January 15, 2016
Natixis announced today the achievement of project funding of debt and equity for the US$500 million Seabras-1 project, a new transoceanic subsea fiber optic cable system directly connecting[...]
Natixis and Swiss Life sign an infrastructure debt cooperation agreement and launch their first deal to co-finance a renewable energy project
Paris, France, December 9, 2015
Natixis and Swiss Life in France have signed an infrastructure debt cooperation agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, Swiss Life will invest €300m, benefiting from the expertise[...]
Natixis and Global Infrastructure Basel launch SuRe® the first standard for sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
Paris, France, November 17, 2015
Infrastructure projects worldwide are estimated to account for the vast majority of the total incremental financing required to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. To contribute to this[...]
Natixis Arranges Renewable Energy ABS Private Placement for Golden Bear 2015-1
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, September 23, 2015
First PACE Securitization for Renew Financial
Mirova raises €600 million and surpasses its initial target for its first brownfield1 Infrastructure fund, the Mirova Core Infrastructure Fund
Paris, France, September 16, 2015
Mirova, a wholly owned subsidiary of Natixis Asset Management dedicated to socially responsible investments across various asset classes, today announces that it is nearing the final close[...]
Hawaiki Cable selects Natixis to close its financing
Auckland, Nouvelle-Zélande, June 17, 2015
System implementation to start in the fourth quarter of 2015 Hawaiki Submarine Cable LP, the New Zealand owner and developer of Hawaiki submarine cable system, has appointed French bank[...]
Natixis arranges the largest power project refinancing on the French market for Exeltium
Paris, France, June 4, 2015
Natixis acts as Financial Advisor, Rating Advisor, Mandated Lead Arranger and Co-Hedge Coordinator for the EUR 1.4 billion senior debt refinancing of French virtual power plant Exeltium(1).
Natixis Closes Marcona & Tres Hermanas Financings
Paris, France, April 22, 2015
Marcona is Peru’s First Commercial-Scale Wind Project to Achieve Commercial Operations
Natixis Closes Marcona & Tres Hermanas Financings
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, April 22, 2015
Marcona is Peru’s First Commercial-Scale Wind Project to Achieve Commercial Operations
Seabras-1 Financing Closes; Natixis Acts as Equity Advisor, Structuring Bank, Mandated Lead Arranger, and COFACE Agent
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, January 29, 2015
Seaborn Networks (“Seaborn”) and Natixis today announced the closing of the debt financing for Seabras-1, a new subsea fiber optic cable system between the commercial and financial centers[...]
Kelar Power Project Financing Closes
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, November 6, 2014
Natixis today announced the completion of conditions for the first drawdown for the Kelar Power Project, a 517 MW gas fired combined-cycle power project in Chile’s mineral-rich northern[...]
Natixis acts as Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, Hedging Bank and Market Due Diligence Bank for the EUR 2.8 billion 600MW Gemini offshore wind project in the Netherlands
Paris, France, May 21, 2014
Natixis will provide long-term project financing for the design, construction, and operation of the Gemini offshore wind project in the Netherlands, the largest ever project financed transaction[...]
Natixis acts as Mandated Lead Arranger for the N17-N18 PPP motorway project in Ireland
Paris, France, April 30, 2014
Natixis is to provide long-term project financing for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the N17-N18 motorway project in Ireland – under a PPP contract with[...]
Seaborn Networks Mandates Natixis on Brazil-US Subsea Cable Project
New York, État de New York, États-Unis, March 3, 2014
USD 290 million in senior secured commercial debt fully underwritten
Natixis Advises Consortium Awarded Concession for Kelar, 517 MW Chilean Power Project
Paris, France, December 19, 2013
Natixis Acts as Left Side Bookrunner and Mandated Lead Arranger for CAD 174 Million Ontario Solar Project Portfolio
Paris, France, August 27, 2013
Natixis acted as Left Side Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger, Administrative Agent, and Interest Rate Swap Provider to finance the acquisition and construction of a 34 MWac portfolio of[...]
Natixis active bookrunner of the first Russian Railways bond in euro
Paris, France, June 20, 2013
Natixis acted* as bookrunner for the successful placement of the inaugural RZD bond in euro. Russian Railways is one the world’s leading railway companies, owning 85,200 km or rail network[...]
CNP Assurances and Natixis to co-invest in Infrastructure Debt
Paris, France, June 10, 2013
CNP Assurances and Natixis have signed a memorandum of understanding in order to co-invest through a partnership in infrastructure debt.
Eurofideme 2 partners with Holmen to build a 51 MW wind farm in Sweden
Paris, France, May 27, 2013
Eurofideme 2* has created, through its stake in Wotan S.A., a 50/50 joint venture with Holmen, a Swedish forest industry group, to build and operate a 51 MW wind farm in the Stockholm County.
Natixis participates in a PPP project for the development of three new prisons in France
Paris, France, February 5, 2013
Natixis is supporting a consortium comprising Spie batignolles, Gepsa (GDF Suez Energie Services), FIDEPPP (a fund managed by Mirova Environment and Infrastructure, subsidiary of Natixis[...]
EDHEC‐Risk Institute and NATIXIS set up a research chair on the investment characteristics and governance of infrastructure debt instruments
Paris, France, October 22, 2012
EDHEC‐Risk Institute and Natixis are proud to announce the creation of a research chair entitled “Investment and Governance Characteristics of Infrastructure Debt Instruments”.
Natixis, a key player on the European infrastructure debt market
Paris, France, October 8, 2012
As part of its continued commitment to the infrastructure and project finance business, Natixis has entered into an innovative partnership agreement with Ageas and is holding its first "European[...]
Groupe BPCE, Natixis and the Caisses d’Epargne banks co-finance the Nîmes-Montpellier high-speed rail by-pass
Paris, France, July 4, 2012
The Oc’Via consortium signed a PPP contract with Réseau Ferré de France on June 28, 2012 which provides the consortium to finance, design, build, operate and maintain a new high-speed rail[...]
Eurofideme 2 invests in a 200MW greenfield wind project in Sweden
Paris, France, June 12, 2012
Eurofideme 2 has invested €20m in equity alongside Platina Energy III LP in Sydvastanvind AB, the co-owner of the Jädraås onshore wind project located in Sweden with the Swedish developer[...]
Natixis Environnement & Infrastructures closes an investment in the biggest solar photovoltaic farm in France
Paris, France, February 16, 2010
Co-investing with GDF Suez and SEIEF, Natixis Environnement & Infrastructures has carried out its thirty-first renewable energy investment via EUROFIDEME 2, one of the funds it manages.[...]
Experts
Emmanuel Gillet-Lagarde
Global Head of Infrastructure & Projects, Corporate & Investment Banking, Natixis
Emmanuel Gillet-Lagarde is the Global Head of Infrastructure Finance at Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking division. He started his career in 1995 in Project Finance at Credit[...]
Stéphane Dubos
Executive Director, Power & Renewables Infrastructure Industry Group, Corporate & Investment Banking, Natixis
Stéphane Dubos is Executive Director in the Power & Renewables Infrastructure Industry Group at Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking division. He started his career in[...]
About Natixis
Natixis is a French multinational financial services firm specialized in asset & wealth management, corporate & investment banking, insurance and payments. A subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through its two retail banking networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne, Natixis counts nearly 16,000 employees across 38 countries. Its clients include corporations, financial institutions, sovereign and supranational organizations, as well as the customers of Groupe BPCE’s networks. Listed on the Paris stock exchange, Natixis has a solid financial base with a CET1 capital under Basel 3(1) of €11.6 billion, a Basel 3 CET1 Ratio(1) of 11.2% and quality long-term ratings (Standard & Poor’s: A+ / Moody’s: A1 / Fitch Ratings: A+).
(1) Based on CRR-CRD4 rules as reported on June 26, 2013, including the Danish compromise - without phase-in
Figures as at 30 June 2020.
