Intesa Sanpaolo's IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division strengthens US role supporting transactions worth $50 billion in three years

Core Insights - Intesa Sanpaolo's IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division has facilitated approximately $50 billion in US transactions over the past three years, indicating robust growth in project finance and capital markets activity [2][4]. Market Performance - From January to August 2025, global project finance volumes surpassed €200 billion, with IMI CIB participating in over €30 billion, accounting for around 15% of global volumes [4]. - Between 2018 and 2024, US project finance volumes grew approximately 20% annually, while IMI CIB's activity increased nearly 34% per year [4]. Key Transactions - Notable transactions include: - AT&T (2025): Joint Lead Manager and Active Bookrunner for a €2.75 billion bond issuance [5]. - Bighorn Project (2024): Participation in a $3.4 billion financing for a 300 MW hyperscale data center in Reno, Nevada [5]. - Cider Project (2024): Structured and partially underwrote a $870 million long-term loan for New York's largest solar PV park [5]. - SunZia (2023): Structured and partially underwrote an $8.8 billion green credit facility for a major green energy infrastructure project [5]. - CEMEX SAB de CV (2023): Involved in a $1 billion hybrid green bond issuance [5]. - JFK New Terminal One (2022): Organized and underwrote a $6.63 billion financing for New York's New Terminal One [5]. Americas Operations - IMI CIB operates in the Americas with a significant presence in New York, employing over 200 professionals and serving as the operational hub [6]. - The division supports over 150 global corporate groups, including US Fortune 500 companies and major Latin American firms, as well as around 50 financial institutions [7]. Strategic Positioning - Intesa Sanpaolo IMI Securities Corp. connects US investors with European financial assets, enhancing ties between Italian corporates and US investors [8]. - The division is recognized as a strategic bridge between Europe and the United States, supporting growth-oriented investments [8].