Bolzano G4m Enhanced Tender

RELEASE DATE: 23 September 2026
STATUS: Under appraisal | 30/03/2026
REFERENCE: 20260080
PROJECT NAME: CR BOLZANO G4M ENHANCED SUPPORT FOR MIDCAPS
PROMOTER - FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY: SAVINGS BANK OF BOLZANO SPA
PROPOSED EIB FINANCE (APPROXIMATE AMOUNT): EUR 75 million
TOTAL COST (APPROXIMATE AMOUNT): EUR 150 million
LOCATION: Italy
SECTOR(S): Credit lines - Credit lines
DESCRIPTION
The €75m EIB guarantee will enable the intermediary, Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano S.p.A. (CR), to unlock €150m in financing for Italian mid-caps. CR Bolzano will leverage its local banking network to support their investment and working capital needs across regions.
OBJECTIVES
The aim is to support the final beneficiaries in their investment and growth efforts as well as their working capital needs. The EIB guarantee will also enhance Cassa di Risparmio di Bolzano's lending capacity and risk appetite on a "semi-granular" portfolio of mid-cap loans which will benefit from a financial advantage in their risk pricing and cost of lending. Additionally, the EIB support will attract diverse funding sources for Italian mid-caps.