BPER Banca S.p.A., formerly Banca Popolare dell'Emilia Romagna, is a leading Italian banking group headquartered in Modena. Founded in 1867 through its predecessor Banca Popolare di Modena, it has grown into one of Italy's major commercial banks, serving approximately 6 million customers via nearly 23,000 employees and around 2,000 branches nationwide.
The group offers a wide range of financial services, including retail and corporate banking, private banking, wealth management, loans, mortgages, insurance, investment products, leasing, factoring, consumer credit, and digital solutions. As a FTSE MIB constituent, BPER Banca operates through a network encompassing a national bank, regional banks, and specialized entities in private banking and consumer credit.
Also known as Banca Popolare dell'Emilia Romagna.
Facility backs Liverpool Bay CCS (operational 2028; 4.5 Mt/yr rising to 10 Mt by 2030s), funds other projects (L10, Bacton, Ravenna option); 13-bank syndicate; 30% built
€185M sustainability‑linked Schuldschein, 3‑ and 5‑yr (margins 1.50%/1.70% over 6M Euribor). For early refinancing; upsize option to €300M. Linked to 2028 decarbonization targets.
€9bn 5‑year revolver with 2‑year extension option refinancing prior €6bn and €3bn lines; provided by 28 banks, ~40% oversubscription, maintains financial flexibility and extends maturity
