Crédit Agricole CIB reached the closing of an acquisition facility to support the purchase of a 70% stake by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in Aliança Energia. The bank acted as joint bookrunner, joint lead arranger, deal contingent hedge and hedge provider, and administrative agent.
“We are extremely pleased to have supported our client in executing this sophisticated transaction. This was possible thanks to very good synergies between all our teams involved and by capitalizing on Crédit Agricole CIB’s expertise in energy transition,” Giliane Coeurderoy, senior country officer of Crédit Agricole CIB Brazil, said.
“Leveraging our strategic relationship with the sponsors, we are grateful to have supported GIP and Vale in this landmark partnership,” Fabien Visan, head of private capital group for the Americas, said. “Crédit Agricole CIB is committed to delivering turnkey innovative capital solutions that support the growth of sustainable infrastructure in Brazil and create long-term value to our clients.”
