{"id":52153,"date":"2026-07-16T07:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T07:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/52153\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T07:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T07:08:14","slug":"fs-increases-its-sustainability-linked-credit-line-to-eur-4-5-billion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/52153\/","title":{"rendered":"FS increases its sustainability-linked credit line to EUR 4.5 billion"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Italian state-owned railway group Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has increased the amount of a revolving credit facility linked to sustainability goals from EUR 3.5 billion to EUR 4.5 billion. The financing will support the company\u2019s liquidity and its investment program.<\/p>\n

Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), Italy\u2019s state-owned railway group, has finalized the expansion of a sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, bringing its total value to EUR 4.5 billion.<\/p>\n

The credit line was increased by EUR 1 billion, from the previous level of EUR 3.5 billion. The maturity remains unchanged at June 2027, and the group of participating banks is the same.<\/p>\n

Funds for Liquidity and Investments<\/p>\n

The revolving credit facility allows the company to draw down, repay, and reuse funds within the agreed-upon limit, depending on its financing needs.<\/p>\n

FS<\/a> states that the increase will be used to cover the group\u2019s current liquidity needs, including intercompany financing, and to enhance the financial flexibility required for its investment program.<\/p>\n

The sustainability-linked nature of the facility involves linking certain financial conditions to the achievement of environmental or sustainability indicators established in the contract.<\/p>\n

The Italian group believes that the expansion of the financing confirms its ability to attract capital from the market and the banks\u2019 confidence in its credit profile and business model.<\/p>\n

Nine financial institutions involved<\/p>\n

The banking syndicate providing the facility consists of:<\/p>\n

BNP Paribas, BPER, CaixaBank, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Cr\u00e9dit Agricole CIB, Cr\u00e9dit Agricole Italia, ING, Intesa Sanpaolo, and UniCredit.<\/p>\n

The new limit of EUR 4.5 billion provides FS with a larger financial reserve to carry out its projects and manage any fluctuations in cash requirements, without changing the agreement\u2019s maturity date.<\/p>\n

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