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MTR Corporation Limited 香港鐵路有限公司, Hong Kong’s world-class rail operator, has made history with a HK$18.888 billion #greenbond issuance – the largest #HKD bond transaction ever. This transaction achieved multiple new market records: ✅ Largest HKD bond transaction and total orderbooks in market ✅ Largest tranche sizes across all three tenors in the HKD market, including the largest 30-year HKD bond ✅ Largest corporate green bond in Asia-Pacific ✅ MTR Corporation's inaugural HKD public bond issuance This issuance further diversifies MTR Corporation’s funding sources while supporting Hong Kong's low-carbon #transport development. Proceeds will fund their eligible sustainable investments aligned with their sustainable finance framework. We are honoured to have acted as Joint Global Coordinator, Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Manager on this transaction. 👏 Huge congratulations to all teams involved!

🇮🇳 We are delighted to announce the closing of an approximately $600 million project financing for Evren's Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (#FDRE) project in #India. The FDRE structure represents a critical evolution in India's renewable energy journey - enabling grid stability while accelerating the country's ambitious clean energy goals. 🔋 The project, with an installed capacity of approximately 1 GW, integrates solar and wind power generation with a battery energy storage system to deliver reliable, on-demand renewable power. Our comprehensive role as Mandated Lead Arranger, Lender, Letter of Credit and Bank Guarantee Provider, Hedging Bank, and Green Loan Coordinator reflects our deep expertise in delivering integrated financial solutions for transformational energy projects. This financing was provided through our #GIFTCity branch. We are committed to supporting innovative platforms like Evren's as they scale investments that will power India's sustainable future.

⚡ We are thrilled to announce that the leading renewable developer REDEN has successfully achieved the refinancing of its pan-European portfolio. The €1.1 billion refinancing package is secured against REDEN’s operational and construction assets across Europe, and will enhance REDEN’s capital structure while providing increased efficiency and adaptability to facilitate the expansion of its solar PV and energy storage portfolio in the coming years. 🤝 We are honored to have supported REDEN, a longstanding client of the Groupe Crédit Agricole via Crédit Agricole d'Aquitaine, as co-Debt Financial Advisor, Mandated Lead Arranger, Facility & Security Agent, Hedge Coordination Bank and Account Bank on this landmark transaction. Congratulations to all the teams involved in this transaction that contributes to a more sustainable and low-carbon future.

[#Deal] 🎯 Leading Asia’s first international green bond issuance by a containership shipping company Proceeds will support Evergreen Marine’s purchase of large methanol dual-fuel container vessels designed for lower carbon emissions, meeting the clean transportation requirements of global climate finance standards and advancing sustainable development of the shipping industry. Huge congratulations to EVERGREEN LINE on this groundbreaking transaction that marks several firsts: 👉 Taiwan’s first unrated US-dollar green bond 👉 Evergreen Marine’s inaugural international green bond offering 👉 First international green bond from the Asian shipping industry to reference the best-in-class #EUTaxonomy substantial contribution criteria We are proud to have acted as the Lead Green Structuring Advisor, Joint Global Coordinator and Joint Bookrunner. 👏 Congratulations to all teams involved on this industry benchmark deal!

[#Deal] 🇫🇷 "Sens" and "Guérande" take flight! Proud to have supported the delivery of Air France's 55th and 56th Airbus A220-300, continuing the tradition of celebrating French heritage and regions. ✈️ We successfully structured and closed a JOLCO (Japanese Operating Lease with a Call Option) financing for both "Sens" and "Guérande". As a longstanding partner to Air France, we acted as Global Arranger, Facility Agent and Security Trustee, and participated as a lender alongside @BBVA and @LCL Banque des Entreprises. This reflects our continued commitment to aviation excellence, connectivity, and promoting France worldwide. 👏 Congratulations to all teams involved!

🇪🇺 Placing European cooperation at the heart of the strategic dialogue on Sovereignty with a focus on Defence, Energy Security and Industrial Resilience. On Tuesday 14 April, our Nordic office in Oslo hosted a Sovereignty Summit together with the Ambassade de France en Norvège and the Chambre de Commerce Franco-Norvégienne. The event, opened by Her Excellency Florence Robine, French Ambassador to Norway brought together industry leaders, defence experts and diplomatic representatives to address the challenges and opportunities in financing European security and critical infrastructure. European Defence Cooperation – Janette Brown, our Global Head of Aerospace & Defence explored Norwegian-EU partnerships, supply chain sovereignty and the technological innovation driving next-generation capabilities with Leiv Inge Steig from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Jean Delbecq from Airbus Group North Europe, Hans Richard Petersen from Safran Norway and Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. Energy Security & Critical Infrastructure – examining cybersecurity frameworks, supply chain resilience and collaborative approaches to protecting Europe's energy systems. With contributions from Tore Langeland from Statnett, Lars Christian Eriksen from Nexans Norway, Erik Nyheim from Høegh Evi, and Arve Johan Kalleklev and Olivier Balban from DNV Cyber. A clear theme emerged: industrial resilience requires strategic collaboration, sustained investment and future-focused skilled education across both sectors. Thank you to all participants for contributing to these timely and important topics!

[#Deal] ☀️ We are proud to support CleanMax with a US$ 174 million financing for the development of a 155 MW hybrid solar and wind project in Karnataka, #India. This project is backed by a long-term offtake agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of a global technology company. As India’s leading player in the commercial and industrial renewable energy sector, CleanMax continues to expand its platform to meet growing demand from data-intensive industries, including data centres, AI, and cloud computing, contributing to the #energytransition for both India and the corporate offtakers. We acted as Green Loan Coordinator, Mandated Lead Arranger, Letter of Credit Provider and Hedging Bank, delivering a comprehensive financing solution tailored to the project’s needs and structure. 💪 This transaction also marks a key milestone for us in India, as the first project finance deal booked through our GIFT City branch which opened last year. Congratulations to all teams involved!

⛩️ Unveiling our new Japan office at Azabudai Hills This state-of-the-art facility brings together over 350 employees from Crédit Agricole CIB and Crédit Agricole Assurances in Japan under one roof, strengthening collaboration and cross-business synergies in line with Groupe Crédit Agricole’s #ACT2028 strategic plan to drive cohesion. Located in Tokyo’s premier international financial district, our new home at Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower positions us at the heart of Japan's dynamic growth prospects, enabling us to better serve our clients and strengthen our commitment to this sophisticated financial market. 🇯🇵 Timed to coincide with Crédit Agricole's 80th anniversary in Japan, this milestone reflects our long-term commitment to supporting clients in Japan and renew our continued confidence in the country’s dynamic prospects. We look forward to welcoming clients and partners to our new premises. Here is to the next chapter of our journey in Japan! 皆様のご来訪を心よりお待ちしております。今後ともどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。

[#Deal] 🎰 Congratulations to Brightstar Lottery PLC for securing cornerstone $650m / €1bn multi-currency RCF with a 5-year maturity. This financing will represent Brightstar’s primary source of liquidity, supporting the group's day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives as it enters a new chapter following the disposal of its Gaming division. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing credit facilities, including the full repayment of a EUR 200m term loan — giving Brightstar greater financial flexibility for the road ahead. Acting as Joint Global Coordinator, Bookrunner and Mandated Lead Arranger, we are delighted to have partnered closely with Brightstar to deliver a highly successful and oversubscribed transaction — reinforcing our role as a trusted, long-term banking partner. 👏 Congratulations to all the teams involved!