Prnewswireยท2025-06-25 13:00Group 1 - Merlo America LLC and First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance have announced a new vendor finance agreement to provide leasing and lending solutions for Merlo customers to acquire new construction and agricultural equipment [1] - Merlo America is the North American subsidiary of Italy-based Merlo S.p.A, which is a leading producer of multi-use telehandlers and machinery for various applications including agriculture and construction [2][5] - The collaboration aims to empower clients by offering outstanding financing options that facilitate the acquisition of essential equipment for business operations and growth [3] Group 2 - First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance is focused on providing equipment financing solutions to original equipment manufacturers, vendors, and small to mid-size businesses through a unique sales coverage model and seasoned support staff [4][6] - First Citizens Bank is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with over $200 billion in assets, offering a wide range of banking services including commercial banking and innovation banking [6]