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<body><figure @class="image"><img @height="2646" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/shutterstock_2343153499 (1)_34987_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:3969/2646;" @width="3969"></img></figure>bp has set out an ambition to be a net-zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. bp has set out a strategy for delivering this ambition. bp is focused on delivering its transformation into an integrated energy company, helping to provide the energy the world needs today, and investing in the energy transition. Energie Baden-Wüerttemberg AG (EnBW) is one of the largest energy supply companies in Germany and is currently supplying electricity, gas, water and energy solutions, and energy industry services to around 5.5 million customers. EnBW aims to strengthen its position as a sustainable and innovative infrastructure partner. These two leading energy players are dedicated to energy transition and low carbon business models, on their strategic offshore wind projects, known respectively as Morgan and Mona. These wind farms are located in the Irish Sea, 20-30kms from the coast, spanning a combined area of ~580 km2. They have a potential production capacity of 3 gigawatts (GW). It is estimated that they’ll have the potential to provide enough electricity for around 3.4 million UK households annually.Morgan and Mona aim to contribute to the Government's commitment of 50GW of offshore wind by 2030.We are supporting our clients as sole debt financial adviser. This landmark transaction demonstrates our expertise and commitment as one of the leading players in renewable energy project financing.<figure @class="image"><img @height="713" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Map_34984_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1038/713;" @width="1038"></img></figure>Sources: enbw-bp website<a @href="Quote 1">Quote 1</a><a @href="Quote 2">Quote 2</a><a @href="Quote 3">Quote 3</a></body>

<body>The two UK offshore wind projects, known as Morgan and Mona located in the Irish Sea approximately 20-30kms from the coast, have a potential combined production capacity of 3GW.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB supports its clients through two energy transition projects

Green finance

<body><figure class="image"><img height="2646" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/shutterstock_2343153499 (1)_34987_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:3969/2646;" width="3969"></img></figure>bp has set out an ambition to be a net-zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. bp has set out a strategy for delivering this ambition. bp is focused on delivering its transformation into an integrated energy company, helping to provide the energy the world needs today, and investing in the energy transition. Energie Baden-Wüerttemberg AG (EnBW) is one of the largest energy supply companies in Germany and is currently supplying electricity, gas, water and energy solutions, and energy industry services to around 5.5 million customers. EnBW aims to strengthen its position as a sustainable and innovative infrastructure partner. These two leading energy players are dedicated to energy transition and low carbon business models, on their strategic offshore wind projects, known respectively as Morgan and Mona. These wind farms are located in the Irish Sea, 20-30kms from the coast, spanning a combined area of ~580 km2. They have a potential production capacity of 3 gigawatts (GW). It is estimated that they’ll have the potential to provide enough electricity for around 3.4 million UK households annually.Morgan and Mona aim to contribute to the Government's commitment of 50GW of offshore wind by 2030.We are supporting our clients as sole debt financial adviser. This landmark transaction demonstrates our expertise and commitment as one of the leading players in renewable energy project financing.<figure class="image"><img height="713" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Map_34984_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1038/713;" width="1038"></img></figure>Sources: enbw-bp website<a href="Quote 1">Quote 1</a><a href="Quote 2">Quote 2</a><a href="Quote 3">Quote 3</a></body>

<body><figure @class="image"><img @height="2478" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/shutterstock_631616465_34995_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:5760/2478;" @width="5760"></img></figure>Established in 2018, ADQ is an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company with a broad portfolio of major enterprises. Its investments span key sectors of the UAE’s diversified economy including energy and utilities, food and agriculture, healthcare and life sciences, and mobility and logistics, amongst others. It is 100% indirectly owned by the government of Abu Dhabi and rated Aa2 / AA by Moody’s and Fitch.Tapping the bond markets is part of a significant step in diversifying ADQ’s funding sources and supporting its growth agenda, the proceeds from the offering will serve as growth capital and facilitate further investments in strategic initiatives that contribute to the realization of ADQ’s mandate.Leveraging favorable market conditions and continued investor appetite for high-quality, investment-grade bonds by emerging market issuers, the combined order book peaked at over USD 11 billion, reflecting an oversubscription of more than 4.4 times.At pricing, the annual coupon of the five-year USD 1.25 billion tranche was fixed at a rate of 5.498%, while the ten-year USD 1.25 billion tranche achieved a coupon rate of 5.5565% per annum. The issuance accomplished broad institutional distribution, attracting major investors across Asia, the US, the Middle East, UK and Europe.<a @href="Quote">Quote</a></body>

<body>Crédit Agricole CIB was proud to act as Global Coordinator and Joint Bookrunner on Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (“ADQ”) inaugural bond issuance which priced on Tuesday 30th April 2024 via a dual tranche USD 1.25bn 5-year and a USD 1.25bn 10-year issuance. The bonds were issued off ADQ’s recently established GMTN Programme where our Bank was an Arranger.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB acts as Global Coordinator and Joint Bookrunner on ADQ’s inaugural bond issuance

Client successes

<body><figure class="image"><img height="2478" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/shutterstock_631616465_34995_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:5760/2478;" width="5760"></img></figure>Established in 2018, ADQ is an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company with a broad portfolio of major enterprises. Its investments span key sectors of the UAE’s diversified economy including energy and utilities, food and agriculture, healthcare and life sciences, and mobility and logistics, amongst others. It is 100% indirectly owned by the government of Abu Dhabi and rated Aa2 / AA by Moody’s and Fitch.Tapping the bond markets is part of a significant step in diversifying ADQ’s funding sources and supporting its growth agenda, the proceeds from the offering will serve as growth capital and facilitate further investments in strategic initiatives that contribute to the realization of ADQ’s mandate.Leveraging favorable market conditions and continued investor appetite for high-quality, investment-grade bonds by emerging market issuers, the combined order book peaked at over USD 11 billion, reflecting an oversubscription of more than 4.4 times.At pricing, the annual coupon of the five-year USD 1.25 billion tranche was fixed at a rate of 5.498%, while the ten-year USD 1.25 billion tranche achieved a coupon rate of 5.5565% per annum. The issuance accomplished broad institutional distribution, attracting major investors across Asia, the US, the Middle East, UK and Europe.<a href="Quote">Quote</a></body>

<body>The awards-winning deals are :<ul><li>Bank Debt Deal of the Year : Genco $500m RCF Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>Bank Debt Deal of the Year : Scorpio Tankers $1bn refinancing Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>Yacht Financing Deal of the Year : The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection $1.0 billion Buyers Credit Facility for 2x Ultra Luxury Yachts Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Sole Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger, Lender, Agent  </li><li>M&A Deal of the Year : Crowley and MSIP JV to Advance Offshore Wind Energy Crédit Agricole CIB role : Financial Adviser to MSIP  </li><li>Structured Finance Deal of the Year : Höegh LNG Recieves $685 million Senior Secured Credit Facility Split in two Tranches Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Sole Bookrunner, Structuring Bank, Hedging Bank, Mandated Lead Arranger, Agent, Security Trustee  </li><li>Project Finance Deal of the Year : Energos Acquisition of Two FSRU's Currently in Germany Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Arranger, Sole Syndication Agent  </li><li>Wild Card Deal of the Year : Frontline, CMB, Euronav, Loan facility for Frontline's acquisition of 24 VLCC's, Euronav's refinancing, and the acquisition by CMB. Crédit Agricole CIB roles : M&A Adviser to CMB; Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger/Lead Arranger for Euronav  </li><li>Offshore West Export Credit Deal of the Year : Cadeler Sinosure Backed Senior Secured Green Term Loan Facility Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>ESG East Deal of the Year : BW Epic Kosan Refinances 19 Vessels for up to $140 million with Sustainability-Linked Loan Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger, Lender, Documentation Agent</li></ul><a @href="Q1">Q1</a></body>

<body>Crédit Agricole CIB is delighted to have been involved in 9 transactions that were named “Deal of the Year” in their respective category by Marine Money for the year 2023. These awards illustrate our global support to the Shipping Industry as well as the diversity of financial solutions and advisory services that we can provide our Shipping clients with. </body>

Crédit Agricole CIB involved in nine Marine Money “Deal of the Year” winning deals

Awards & Rankings

<body>The awards-winning deals are :<ul><li>Bank Debt Deal of the Year : Genco $500m RCF Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>Bank Debt Deal of the Year : Scorpio Tankers $1bn refinancing Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>Yacht Financing Deal of the Year : The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection $1.0 billion Buyers Credit Facility for 2x Ultra Luxury Yachts Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Sole Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger, Lender, Agent  </li><li>M&A Deal of the Year : Crowley and MSIP JV to Advance Offshore Wind Energy Crédit Agricole CIB role : Financial Adviser to MSIP  </li><li>Structured Finance Deal of the Year : Höegh LNG Recieves $685 million Senior Secured Credit Facility Split in two Tranches Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Sole Bookrunner, Structuring Bank, Hedging Bank, Mandated Lead Arranger, Agent, Security Trustee  </li><li>Project Finance Deal of the Year : Energos Acquisition of Two FSRU's Currently in Germany Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Arranger, Sole Syndication Agent  </li><li>Wild Card Deal of the Year : Frontline, CMB, Euronav, Loan facility for Frontline's acquisition of 24 VLCC's, Euronav's refinancing, and the acquisition by CMB. Crédit Agricole CIB roles : M&A Adviser to CMB; Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger/Lead Arranger for Euronav  </li><li>Offshore West Export Credit Deal of the Year : Cadeler Sinosure Backed Senior Secured Green Term Loan Facility Crédit Agricole CIB role : Lender  </li><li>ESG East Deal of the Year : BW Epic Kosan Refinances 19 Vessels for up to $140 million with Sustainability-Linked Loan Crédit Agricole CIB roles : Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger, Lender, Documentation Agent</li></ul><a href="Q1">Q1</a></body>

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<body><subtitle-block>FinanceAsia recognises Crédit Agricole CIB with three sustainable finance house awards</subtitle-block>FinanceAsia names Crédit Agricole CIB the Best International Sustainable Bank for Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, and South Korea in its annual FinanceAsia Awards programme. This marks the <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/financeasia-recognises-credit-agricole-cib-three-house-award-categories">second consecutive year</a> that the Bank has won the FinanceAsia Best International Sustainable Bank for Mainland China and South Korea. The annual FinanceAsia Awards programme has been evaluating and recognising high-performing banks across Asia-Pacific markets for more than two decades.As a bank with a long-standing history and commitment to sustainable finance, Crédit Agricole CIB’s expertise has earned the trust of the markets, making it a driving force in the sustainable finance space. With extensive dedicated resources, along with a comprehensive internal setup, our team is passionate about assisting our clients and markets in their transition journey.In 2023, Crédit Agricole CIB advised landmark  ESG deals in Asia including the world’s first tokenised green bond for governments (<a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/hong-kong-sar-government-issues-worlds-first-multi-currency-digital-green-bond">the Hong Kong SAR Government tokenised green bond</a>). We also incorporated innovative structures to support clients when advising on their ESG financings, including a number of gender-equality and transition themed financings.<subtitle-block>Milestone ESG financing innovation from Asia: The Asset picks Crédit Agricole CIB’s ESG-linked account</subtitle-block>One of the notable ESG financing successes Crédit Agricole CIB had in Asia in 2023 was the launch of the ESG-linked corporate account solution, a one-of-a-kind cash management offering to motivate clients to progress towards sustainability via monetary incentives. Crédit Agricole CIB partnered with NWS Holdings, who shares a similar sustainability vision, to launch the pilot product.   Recently named ‘Best ESG Solution – Conglomerate – Hong Kong’ at The Asset Treasurise Awards 2024, <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/credit-agricole-cib-launches-corporate-savings-account-solution-linked-esg-performance">the ESG-linked account</a> demonstrates how Crédit Agricole CIB’s expertise in transaction banking and sustainable finance can create powerful synergy. The scalable product has been well-received in <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/hong-kong-green-and-sustainable-finance-awards-recognises-credit-agricole-cib-sustainable">Hong Kong SAR</a> and<a @href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1B4AD2iPmCT7cIaYnTvkOw"> successfully deployed in mainland China and Taiwan</a>.  In addition to providing sustainable financing solutions to clients, Crédit Agricole CIB promotes sustainable finance in universities, industry groups and client conferences to educate the public about sustainable finance. This includes working with the <a @href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ntusg_ntusg-ntusgstudents-sustainablefinance-activity-7055057163219566592-4EzK/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios">Nanyang Technology University in Singapore</a>, the <a @href="https://sgfn.hkust.edu.hk/news/company-visit-credit-agricole-corporate-and-investment-bank">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a>, as well as the <a @href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/credit-agricole-cib_hongkong-globalmarkets-sustainablefinance-activity-7108037651114385409-_qKn/">UK Joint University Hong Kong Career Society</a>, to inspire future generations to pursue careers in sustainable finance. Crédit Agricole CIB has also authored <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/bank-co-authors-first-sustainable-finance-thought-leadership-paper-alliance-green-commercial">a thought leadership paper</a> under the Alliance of Green Commercial Banks to share its experience in pioneering green banking practices.<a @href="Q1">Q1</a><a @href="Q2">Q2</a></body>

<body>FinanceAsia and The Asset recognise Crédit Agricole CIB’s consistent high-performance in ESG-driven solutions.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB wins consecutive sustainable finance awards in North Asia

<body><subtitle-block>FinanceAsia recognises Crédit Agricole CIB with three sustainable finance house awards</subtitle-block>FinanceAsia names Crédit Agricole CIB the Best International Sustainable Bank for Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, and South Korea in its annual FinanceAsia Awards programme. This marks the <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/financeasia-recognises-credit-agricole-cib-three-house-award-categories">second consecutive year</a> that the Bank has won the FinanceAsia Best International Sustainable Bank for Mainland China and South Korea. The annual FinanceAsia Awards programme has been evaluating and recognising high-performing banks across Asia-Pacific markets for more than two decades.As a bank with a long-standing history and commitment to sustainable finance, Crédit Agricole CIB’s expertise has earned the trust of the markets, making it a driving force in the sustainable finance space. With extensive dedicated resources, along with a comprehensive internal setup, our team is passionate about assisting our clients and markets in their transition journey.In 2023, Crédit Agricole CIB advised landmark  ESG deals in Asia including the world’s first tokenised green bond for governments (<a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/hong-kong-sar-government-issues-worlds-first-multi-currency-digital-green-bond">the Hong Kong SAR Government tokenised green bond</a>). We also incorporated innovative structures to support clients when advising on their ESG financings, including a number of gender-equality and transition themed financings.<subtitle-block>Milestone ESG financing innovation from Asia: The Asset picks Crédit Agricole CIB’s ESG-linked account</subtitle-block>One of the notable ESG financing successes Crédit Agricole CIB had in Asia in 2023 was the launch of the ESG-linked corporate account solution, a one-of-a-kind cash management offering to motivate clients to progress towards sustainability via monetary incentives. Crédit Agricole CIB partnered with NWS Holdings, who shares a similar sustainability vision, to launch the pilot product.   Recently named ‘Best ESG Solution – Conglomerate – Hong Kong’ at The Asset Treasurise Awards 2024, <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/credit-agricole-cib-launches-corporate-savings-account-solution-linked-esg-performance">the ESG-linked account</a> demonstrates how Crédit Agricole CIB’s expertise in transaction banking and sustainable finance can create powerful synergy. The scalable product has been well-received in <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/hong-kong-green-and-sustainable-finance-awards-recognises-credit-agricole-cib-sustainable">Hong Kong SAR</a> and<a href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1B4AD2iPmCT7cIaYnTvkOw"> successfully deployed in mainland China and Taiwan</a>.  In addition to providing sustainable financing solutions to clients, Crédit Agricole CIB promotes sustainable finance in universities, industry groups and client conferences to educate the public about sustainable finance. This includes working with the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ntusg_ntusg-ntusgstudents-sustainablefinance-activity-7055057163219566592-4EzK/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios">Nanyang Technology University in Singapore</a>, the <a href="https://sgfn.hkust.edu.hk/news/company-visit-credit-agricole-corporate-and-investment-bank">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a>, as well as the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/credit-agricole-cib_hongkong-globalmarkets-sustainablefinance-activity-7108037651114385409-_qKn/">UK Joint University Hong Kong Career Society</a>, to inspire future generations to pursue careers in sustainable finance. Crédit Agricole CIB has also authored <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/bank-co-authors-first-sustainable-finance-thought-leadership-paper-alliance-green-commercial">a thought leadership paper</a> under the Alliance of Green Commercial Banks to share its experience in pioneering green banking practices.<a href="Q1">Q1</a><a href="Q2">Q2</a></body>

Crédit Agricole CIB named Best Green Finance Adviser in Asia by The Asset

GlobalCapital European Securitization Awards: success for Green Lion 2023-1!

Crédit Agricole CIB's Export Finance teams rank in the Top 3 of global League Tables

<body>Tricor Holdings Limited’s US$1.876 billion loan was voted as the winner of the Syndicated Deal of the Year 2023, at the Asia-Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) based on votes from its members. The deal is the largest Euro-denominated Asian leveraged loan in 2023, and one of the largest ever transaction as such originated in Asia. Crédit Agricole CIB is a Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for this transaction. The APLMA is a loan association that gathers all loan-financing experts in Asia-Pacific with the objective of promoting growth and best practice in the syndicated loan markets. This remarkable recognition signifies the Bank’s expertise in syndicated deals among the best regional industry experts.In addition, the Tricor loan was also named Sponsored-backed Deal of the Year. Two other loan deals supported by Crédit Agricole CIB also recognised in the APLMA awards this year, namely:<ul><li>Corporate Acquisition Finance Deal of the Year – Orora Limited (US$1.228 billion) Crédit Agricole CIB supported this acquisition financing as a Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner, leveraging the experience that Crédit Agricole SA Group affiliates had lending to the acquired company, Saverglass SA. </li><li>Syndicated Project Finance Deal of the Year and Renewable Deal of the Year – Hai Long 2 & 3 offshore wind project (US$2.976 billion) A club deal led by the Energy & Real Assets team. Acting as a one-stop for sponsors, Crédit Agricole CIB acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, FX Pre Hedge Bank, Deal Contingent and Interest Rate Swap Hedge Provider, InterCreditor and Commercial Facility Agent on the financing - <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/financing-largest-offshore-wind-project-asia-pacific-date">read more</a>.</li></ul><subtitle-block>Our Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) team</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB Asia-Pacific <a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/expertise/solutions-support-your-financing-strategy/supporting-your-financing-needs/leveraged-0">Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) team</a> provides advice on loans to clients, combining expertise from across the Bank including sustainable finance to support their business growth and climate transition goals. 2023 was a difficult year for the loan market, yet CLF team worked hand-in-hand with the Bank’s sustainability team and provided valuable advice to clients on the right strategies to navigate the way forward – advice was tailored specifically to each client as Crédit Agricole CIB appreciates that a “one size fits all” approach does not work as each client has their own challenges in meeting sustainability objectives.These success stories highlight the remarkable journey of the award-winning Crédit Agricole CIB team who overcome challenges and secure loans for clients to fuel growth for their businesses.<grey-block>These success stories highlight the remarkable journey of the award-winning Crédit Agricole CIB team who overcome challenges and secure loans for clients to fuel growth for their businesses.</grey-block><a @href="quote 1">quote 1</a><a @href="quote 2">quote 2</a>Crédit Agricole CIB’s loans capacity spans across the globe. Renowned financial publications GlobalCapital named <a @href="https://www.globalcapital.com/article/2cvr0mxzr4ehu2j5z75s0/sponsored-content/best-arranger-of-infrastructure-and-renewables-loans-credit-agricole-cib">Crédit Agricole CIB ‘Best Arranger of Infrastructure and Renewables Loans’</a>, noting the Bank was involved in virtually every award-winning loan deal in 2023.</body>

<body>Against the backdrop of a challenging loan market in 2023, our teams soldiered on to provide clients with our best support and their efforts have finally paid off. </body>

Crédit Agricole CIB helps clients fuel growth

<body>Tricor Holdings Limited’s US$1.876 billion loan was voted as the winner of the Syndicated Deal of the Year 2023, at the Asia-Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) based on votes from its members. The deal is the largest Euro-denominated Asian leveraged loan in 2023, and one of the largest ever transaction as such originated in Asia. Crédit Agricole CIB is a Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for this transaction. The APLMA is a loan association that gathers all loan-financing experts in Asia-Pacific with the objective of promoting growth and best practice in the syndicated loan markets. This remarkable recognition signifies the Bank’s expertise in syndicated deals among the best regional industry experts.In addition, the Tricor loan was also named Sponsored-backed Deal of the Year. Two other loan deals supported by Crédit Agricole CIB also recognised in the APLMA awards this year, namely:<ul><li>Corporate Acquisition Finance Deal of the Year – Orora Limited (US$1.228 billion) Crédit Agricole CIB supported this acquisition financing as a Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner, leveraging the experience that Crédit Agricole SA Group affiliates had lending to the acquired company, Saverglass SA. </li><li>Syndicated Project Finance Deal of the Year and Renewable Deal of the Year – Hai Long 2 & 3 offshore wind project (US$2.976 billion) A club deal led by the Energy & Real Assets team. Acting as a one-stop for sponsors, Crédit Agricole CIB acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, FX Pre Hedge Bank, Deal Contingent and Interest Rate Swap Hedge Provider, InterCreditor and Commercial Facility Agent on the financing - <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/news/financing-largest-offshore-wind-project-asia-pacific-date">read more</a>.</li></ul><subtitle-block>Our Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) team</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB Asia-Pacific <a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/expertise/solutions-support-your-financing-strategy/supporting-your-financing-needs/leveraged-0">Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) team</a> provides advice on loans to clients, combining expertise from across the Bank including sustainable finance to support their business growth and climate transition goals. 2023 was a difficult year for the loan market, yet CLF team worked hand-in-hand with the Bank’s sustainability team and provided valuable advice to clients on the right strategies to navigate the way forward – advice was tailored specifically to each client as Crédit Agricole CIB appreciates that a “one size fits all” approach does not work as each client has their own challenges in meeting sustainability objectives.These success stories highlight the remarkable journey of the award-winning Crédit Agricole CIB team who overcome challenges and secure loans for clients to fuel growth for their businesses.<grey-block>These success stories highlight the remarkable journey of the award-winning Crédit Agricole CIB team who overcome challenges and secure loans for clients to fuel growth for their businesses.</grey-block><a href="quote 1">quote 1</a><a href="quote 2">quote 2</a>Crédit Agricole CIB’s loans capacity spans across the globe. Renowned financial publications GlobalCapital named <a href="https://www.globalcapital.com/article/2cvr0mxzr4ehu2j5z75s0/sponsored-content/best-arranger-of-infrastructure-and-renewables-loans-credit-agricole-cib">Crédit Agricole CIB ‘Best Arranger of Infrastructure and Renewables Loans’</a>, noting the Bank was involved in virtually every award-winning loan deal in 2023.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB recognised by Project Finance International at the 2023 Award ceremony!

<body><figure @class="image"><img @height="786" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Team on stage_33415_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:1179/786;" @width="1179"></img></figure> <subtitle-block>Several deals awarded:</subtitle-block><ul><li>Cooper Consumer Health - Leveraged Loan of the Year</li><li>Messer - Deal of the Year/M&A Loan of the Year/German, Swiss and Austrian Deal of the Year</li><li>Vantage Towers - Infrastructure Finance Loan of the Year</li><li>BAE Systems - UK and Irish Deal of the Year</li><li>Teleperformance - French Deal of the Year</li><li>Ferrero - Italian Deal of the Year</li><li>Solvay and Syensqo - Benelux Deal of the Year</li><li>Baltic Power - Central and Eastern European Deal of the Year</li><li>Dr Ing hc F Porsche AG - Sustainability-Linked Loan of the Year</li><li>Rémy Cointreau - Euro Private Placement of the Year</li></ul>Read more on GlobalCapital website by clicking <a @href="https://www.globalcapital.com/article/2cvr0mxzr4ehu2j5z75s0/sponsored-content/best-arranger-of-infrastructure-and-renewables-loans-credit-agricole-cib">here</a>. These awards demonstrate the depth of the Bank’s expertise across the business and geographies, the importance of collaboration and the strength of our client relationships. Congratulations to all involved, well deserved!<a @href="Laurent">Laurent</a><a @href="Laurent2">Laurent</a><a @href="Koo">Koo</a><a @href="Toby">Toby</a></body>

<body>Crédit Agricole CIB is delighted to have been awarded by the markets Best Arranger of Infrastructure and Renewable Loans for the first time, as well as the prestigious Leveraged Loan of the Year award along with a number of other impressive deal awards at the GlobalCapital Syndicated Loan Awards 2023, held recently in London.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB sweep the boards at GlobalCapital Syndicated Loan Awards

<body><figure class="image"><img height="786" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/Team on stage_33415_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:1179/786;" width="1179"></img></figure> <subtitle-block>Several deals awarded:</subtitle-block><ul><li>Cooper Consumer Health - Leveraged Loan of the Year</li><li>Messer - Deal of the Year/M&A Loan of the Year/German, Swiss and Austrian Deal of the Year</li><li>Vantage Towers - Infrastructure Finance Loan of the Year</li><li>BAE Systems - UK and Irish Deal of the Year</li><li>Teleperformance - French Deal of the Year</li><li>Ferrero - Italian Deal of the Year</li><li>Solvay and Syensqo - Benelux Deal of the Year</li><li>Baltic Power - Central and Eastern European Deal of the Year</li><li>Dr Ing hc F Porsche AG - Sustainability-Linked Loan of the Year</li><li>Rémy Cointreau - Euro Private Placement of the Year</li></ul>Read more on GlobalCapital website by clicking <a href="https://www.globalcapital.com/article/2cvr0mxzr4ehu2j5z75s0/sponsored-content/best-arranger-of-infrastructure-and-renewables-loans-credit-agricole-cib">here</a>. These awards demonstrate the depth of the Bank’s expertise across the business and geographies, the importance of collaboration and the strength of our client relationships. Congratulations to all involved, well deserved!<a href="Laurent">Laurent</a><a href="Laurent2">Laurent</a><a href="Koo">Koo</a><a href="Toby">Toby</a></body>

<body><figure @class="image"><img @height="315" @src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/MicrosoftTeams-image (2)_33133_CDN_images.jpg" @style="aspect-ratio:600/315;" @width="600"></img></figure><subtitle-block>EMEA ESG Financing House of the Year</subtitle-block>“For its raft of landmark bond, loan and convertible ESG deals, as well as a host of ESG framework updates, particularly alignments with the demanding EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities, Crédit Agricole CIB is IFR’s EMEA ESG Financing House of the Year.” (IFR.) Read IFR’s write-up <a @href="https://www.ifre.com/story/4294623/emea-esg-financing-house-credit-agricole-cib-qz8c221qqy">here</a>.The IFR Awards are among the most highly regarded in the banking and capital markets industry, and this is the eighth year that Crédit Agricole CIB is recognised - an exceptional result in a competitive market, and recognition of our longstanding commitment and leadership in Sustainable Finance.<a @href="quote1">Quote1</a><subtitle-block>IFR Asia</subtitle-block>Our strength across international markets stems from our ability to adopt global business models to local needs. As a European Bank with a long-standing presence and profound understanding of the Asia Pacific region, we are also proud to have supported our clients in the winning Asia Bond of the Year & IFR Asia’s ESG Bond of the Year (SK Hynix’s US$2.5bn triple-tranche combination trade) as well as IFR Asia’s ESG Loan of the Year (AirTrunk’s A$4.6bn sustainability-linked loan).View the IFR Asia write ups here: <ul><li><a @href="https://www.ifre.com/story/4294351/asia-bond-sk-hynixs-us25bn-triple-tranche-bond-z9xhxx5bky">Asia Bond of the Year</a></li><li><a @href="https://www.ifre.com/story/4300042/esg-bond-sk-hynixs-us25bn-triple-tranche-combination-trade-1n0dh0ydjh">ESG Bond of the Year</a></li><li><a @href="https://www.ifre.com/story/4288796/esg-loan-airtrunks-a462bn-sustainability-linked-loan-ppkkqdlrys">ESG Loan of the Year</a></li></ul><a @href="Quote2">Quote2</a></body>

<body>The IFR Awards are among the most highly regarded in the banking and capital markets industry. </body>

IFR Awards 2023: Crédit Agricole CIB is EMEA ESG Financing House of the Year

<body><figure class="image"><img height="315" src="https://ca-cib.celum.cloud/MicrosoftTeams-image (2)_33133_CDN_images.jpg" style="aspect-ratio:600/315;" width="600"></img></figure><subtitle-block>EMEA ESG Financing House of the Year</subtitle-block>“For its raft of landmark bond, loan and convertible ESG deals, as well as a host of ESG framework updates, particularly alignments with the demanding EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities, Crédit Agricole CIB is IFR’s EMEA ESG Financing House of the Year.” (IFR.) Read IFR’s write-up <a href="https://www.ifre.com/story/4294623/emea-esg-financing-house-credit-agricole-cib-qz8c221qqy">here</a>.The IFR Awards are among the most highly regarded in the banking and capital markets industry, and this is the eighth year that Crédit Agricole CIB is recognised - an exceptional result in a competitive market, and recognition of our longstanding commitment and leadership in Sustainable Finance.<a href="quote1">Quote1</a><subtitle-block>IFR Asia</subtitle-block>Our strength across international markets stems from our ability to adopt global business models to local needs. As a European Bank with a long-standing presence and profound understanding of the Asia Pacific region, we are also proud to have supported our clients in the winning Asia Bond of the Year & IFR Asia’s ESG Bond of the Year (SK Hynix’s US$2.5bn triple-tranche combination trade) as well as IFR Asia’s ESG Loan of the Year (AirTrunk’s A$4.6bn sustainability-linked loan).View the IFR Asia write ups here: <ul><li><a href="https://www.ifre.com/story/4294351/asia-bond-sk-hynixs-us25bn-triple-tranche-bond-z9xhxx5bky">Asia Bond of the Year</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ifre.com/story/4300042/esg-bond-sk-hynixs-us25bn-triple-tranche-combination-trade-1n0dh0ydjh">ESG Bond of the Year</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ifre.com/story/4288796/esg-loan-airtrunks-a462bn-sustainability-linked-loan-ppkkqdlrys">ESG Loan of the Year</a></li></ul><a href="Quote2">Quote2</a></body>