Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg: a strategic hub for the Group in Europe
11 June 2026
Intesa Sanpaolo is strengthening its positioning in Europe through the growth of its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division (IMI CIB) and the strategic role of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg, the Group’s international hub that has been operating for 50 years in the financial heart of continental Europe.
In 2025, excluding Italy, the Division participated in financing transactions worth more than €170 billion and bond issuances totalling approximately €60 billion, confirming its increasingly significant role across European markets.
The Division’s most recent and significant transactions across Europe were highlighted in Luxembourg on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Group’s presence in the Grand Duchy.
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg: a strategic platform for international growth
Part of the IMI CIB Division’s International Network, which supports corporate clients across 23 countries, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg is today one of the Group’s main European hubs and serves as an operational platform for the development of the Division’s international activities.
As the first Italian bank of systemic importance in the Grand Duchy and one of the six Other Systemically Important Institutions identified by the Luxembourg supervisory authority, the bank supports corporate clients, financial institutions and public entities through specialist expertise in Corporate Banking, Structured Finance & Securitization, Capital Markets, Sustainable Finance, and Treasury Management & Transaction Banking.
“The expertise and relationships of the IMI CIB Division's International Network, in particular those of Intesa Sanpaolo Luxembourg, whose 50th anniversary we are celebrating today, allow us to act as key players in several international contexts, starting with Europe. We expect to grow further in the area, thanks in part to the impetus provided by the investments initiated by the EU in key sectors such as the climate transition, digital infrastructure, aerospace and defence, the Blue Economy and health”
Mauro Micillo, Chief of Intesa Sanpaolo’s IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division
IMI CIB in Europe: over €170 billion in transactions supporting the European economy
The IMI CIB Division’s activity confirms Intesa Sanpaolo’s strengthening presence in Corporate Banking, structured finance and European capital markets.
In 2025, the Division participated as Mandated Lead Arranger in financing transactions exceeding €170 billion, including project finance deals worth more than €30 billion, representing over 20% of the European total.
At the same time, its role as Bookrunner in bond issuances reached approximately €60 billion, with transactions completed across infrastructure, energy transition, telecommunications, automotive, new materials, food & beverage and financial services sectors.
Telefonica (2026, Spain) - Active Joint Bookrunner in the placement of a senior unsecured bond issue of €750 million.
Mercedes-Benz (2026, Germany) - Joint Bookrunner in the placement of a two-tranche bond for a total of €1.3 billion.
Coca Cola HBC (2026, Greece) - Joint Global Coordinator and Joint Bookrunner in the placement of a three-tranche bond for a total of €2.1 billion.
Engie (2026, France) - Joint Bookrunner in the placement of a green bond, in a hybrid format, for €600 million.
Belfius (2026, Belgium) - Active Joint Bookrunner for the first time as part of Belfius' Senior Non-Preferred project for €750 million.
EDF - Électricité de France (2026, France) - Joint Bookrunner in the placement of a four-tranche green nuclear bond for a total of €2.75 billion.
Heidelberg Materials (2026, Germany) - Joint Bookrunner in the placement of a green bond for €600 million.
La Banque Postale (2026, France) - Active Joint Bookrunner in the placement of the covered bank bond issue for €1 billion.
Eutelsat (2026-25, France) - Bookrunner for the capital increase of €670 million for the execution of the IRIS² strategic initiative of approximately 5 billion.
Klépierre (2025, France) - Coordinator for the refinancing of a syndicated revolving credit line of €1.2 billion for Klépierre, one of the leading European companies operating in the shopping centre real estate sector. The Paris branch participated in the transaction as bookrunner and MLA.
Stockholm Exergi – BECCS Stockholm (2025, Sweden) - Sole Global Coordinator and Sole Bookrunner in the €700 million financing to support the construction of BECCS Stockholm, one of the world's largest facilities for the capture and permanent storage of CO 2.
ProSieben (2025, Germany) - Financial advisor in the takeover bid by MFE – Media for Europe for ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE (ProSieben). Underwriter, Bookrunner and MLA in the pool financing of the transaction.
The 50th anniversary of Intesa Sanpaolo Luxembourg
Founded in 1976, Intesa Sanpaolo Luxembourg today employs 170 people and serves as the centre of the Group’s activities in the country. Its headquarters, Intesa Sanpaolo House, a new eight-storey building in the Cloche d’Or business district, also hosts the activities of Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management and Eurizon Capital SGR – Luxembourg Branch.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Intesa Sanpaolo’s presence in Luxembourg, the Group celebrated the milestone with an institutional event dedicated to authorities and the economic and financial community of the Grand Duchy.
The celebrations also included the exhibition of three works by Jannis Kounellis from the Intesa Sanpaolo collection — acquired in 1976, the same year the Bank established its presence in Luxembourg — as a testament to the link between international growth and the enhancement of the Group’s artistic heritage.
Last updated 11 June 2026 at 18:06:41
