Tag Archives: UNICREDIT

FS Group Secures Landmark €3.5 Billion Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility

(IN BRIEF) Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. (FS Group) has signed its largest ever financial deal, a €3.5 billion committed and revolving credit facility with a three-year term. The credit line, secured with nine banks including Banca Popolare di Sondrio, … Read the full press release

UniCredit Joins WWF Earth Hour Initiative, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit, a prominent banking institution, is set to participate in the “WWF Earth Hour” initiative on March 23, 20.30 local time, for the 18th consecutive year. The bank will switch off lights in 33 of its buildings across … Read the full press release

UniCredit Debuts “Uni Sonos” at Milan Design Week 2024, Celebrating Women’s Empowerment and Creativity

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit unveils its collaboration with Arena di Verona and Studiopepe at Milan Design Week 2024 with “Uni Sonos,” a groundbreaking installation celebrating women’s empowerment, diversity, and creativity. Featuring costumes from the 100th Arena di Verona Opera Festival, the … Read the full press release

UniCredit Joins Venice Sustainability Foundation as Co-Founding Member

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has announced its partnership with the Fondazione Venezia Capitale Mondiale della Sostenibilità (Venice Sustainability Foundation), becoming a co-founding member. With a commitment to fostering sustainability in Venice and its metropolitan region, UniCredit aims to address the complex … Read the full press release

UniCredit Sponsors Youth America’s Cup, Nurturing Next Generation of Sailors

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has announced its support for the third edition of the Youth America’s Cup and will serve as the naming partner for the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup Regatta. Scheduled from September 17th to 26th in Barcelona, the event … Read the full press release

Europe’s Largest Solar Panel Gigafactory, 3Sun, Secures €560 Million to Boost Clean Energy Production

(IN BRIEF) 3Sun, a photovoltaic cell and module production gigafactory owned by Enel Green Power, has successfully obtained a substantial financial package of 560 million euros to expand its production capacity, making it the largest solar factory in Europe with … Read the full press release

UniCredit Achieves Top Employer Certifications Across Europe for Eighth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has received certification from the Top Employers Institute for the eighth consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to employee well-being and excellence in HR policies. The European-level Top Employer Certification was awarded based on local certifications in Bulgaria, … Read the full press release

UniCredit S.p.A. Completes First Tranche of Share Buy-Back Program

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has successfully concluded the First Tranche of its share buy-back program, which was initiated on October 30, 2023, following authorization from the Shareholders’ Meeting on October 27, 2023. The buy-back program aimed to purchase UniCredit’s ordinary … Read the full press release

UniCredit Becomes First Pan-European Bank with Global EDGE Certification for Gender Equity and Inclusion

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first pan-European bank to receive Global EDGE Certification for its commitment to gender equity and inclusion. This recognition follows accelerated diversity and inclusion efforts by UniCredit’s banks in multiple … Read the full press release

UniCredit Acquires 8.9781% Stake in Alpha Services and Holdings S.A. from HFSF

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has confirmed the purchase of an 8.9781% minority stake in Alpha Services and Holdings S.A. in Greece from HFSF at a price of 1.39 Euros per share. This acquisition represents a premium of 9.4% over the … Read the full press release

MSCI Upgrades UniCredit’s ESG Rating to ‘AA’ for Strong Social Responsibility Practices

(IN BRIEF) MSCI, a prominent international ESG rating company, has raised UniCredit’s ESG rating from ‘A’ (average) to ‘AA’ (leader). This upgrade is primarily attributed to UniCredit’s commitment to social issues, including consumer protection, financial literacy programs, and responsible retail … Read the full press release

UniCredit Plans €2.5 Billion Share Buy-Back as Part of 2023 Distribution Strategy

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has announced its intention to launch a tranche of its 2023 share buy-back program, with a maximum value of €2.5 billion. The bank cites its strong capital levels, robust financial performance, solid asset quality, and lower … Read the full press release

UniCredit Successfully Completes Share Buy-Back Transactions as Part of 2022 Programme

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has successfully concluded a series of share buy-back transactions in accordance with the Second Tranche of the Buy-Back Programme 2022. The program, initiated on June 30, 2023, was carried out under the authorization of the Shareholders’ … Read the full press release

UniCredit Provides Update on Share Buy-Back Program: Over 139 Million Shares Acquired So Far in 2022-2023 Tranches

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. provides an update on its ongoing share buy-back program initiated on 30 June 2023 as part of the Second Tranche of the Buy-Back Programme 2022. The program aims to purchase UniCredit ordinary shares (ISIN IT0005239360). The … Read the full press release

UniCredit Advances Share Buy-Back Plan with Additional Purchases

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has provided an update on its share buy-back program, which was initiated on 30 June 2023 following authorization from the Shareholders’ Meeting held on 31 March 2023. As part of the Second Tranche of the Buy-Back … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bahn Secures €2 Billion Financing from EIB and HypoVereinsbank for Munich S-Bahn Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and UniCredit’s HypoVereinsbank are jointly providing credit lines exceeding €2 billion to support Deutsche Bahn in acquiring 90 new trains for the Munich S-Bahn. The financing is channeled through Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft (BEG) on … Read the full press release

EIB and HypoVereinsbank Provide Over €2 Billion Financing for Munich S-Bahn’s New Trains

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and HypoVereinsbank, a German affiliate of UniCredit, are providing credit lines totaling over €2 billion to Deutsche Bahn for the procurement of 90 new trains for the Munich S-Bahn. The financing will be … Read the full press release

Italian A32 Motorway Gets €247 Million Boost from EIB and Partners

(IN BRIEF) European Investment Bank (EIB), Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), UniCredit, SACE, and Società Italiana per il Traforo Autostradale del Frejus S.p.A (SITAF) have agreed to provide €247 million for the modernization and safety improvement of the A32 motorway … Read the full press release

Eni Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Development with New Programme for Suppliers

(IN BRIEF) Eni, an energy company, has launched a new digital and sustainability-related model for its suppliers called the Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Programme. The programme allows Eni suppliers to receive advance payments from financial partners, such as Crédit Agricole … Read the full press release

Eni’s Open-es initiative welcomes UniCredit as strategic partner in enhancing ESG performance

(IN BRIEF) Eni and UniCredit have announced their partnership around Open-es, an initiative aimed at enhancing cross-business collaboration and supporting companies in measuring and improving their ESG performance. Launched by Eni in 2021, Open-es is a digital and innovative platform … Read the full press release