Intesa Sanpaolo Conquers the U.S. Market with $50 Billion in Operations

Link to The Italian bank’s IMI CIB Division establishes itself as a leader in project finance overseas, supporting strategic projects in energy, digitalization, and infrastructureThe Italian bank’s IMI CIB Division establishes itself as a leader in project finance overseas, supporting strategic projects in energy, digitalization, and infrastructure

Intesa Sanpaolo is strengthening its leading position in the U.S. financial landscape through the work of its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking (IMI CIB) Division. Over the past three years, the bank has participated in some of the most significant corporate and infrastructure deals, with a total value of approximately $50 billion—making it the leading Italian bank in project finance in the United States.

At the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund in Washington, Intesa Sanpaolo confirmed its role as a strategic partner for major industrial groups and U.S. financial institutions, focusing on energy, infrastructure, and digital innovation. In addition to traditional financing activities, the IMI CIB Division has distinguished itself in advisory services, bond issuance, and interest rate risk management.

“By involving international investors, we contribute to projects that accelerate infrastructure modernization and the energy transition. The initiatives launched by the U.S. administration in strategic areas such as infrastructure, innovation, and artificial intelligence open up new opportunities, and our Division is ready to play an even more active and long-term role,” said Mauro Micillo, Head of the IMI CIB Division.

In 2025 alone, global project finance volumes exceeded €200 billion, with more than €30 billion mobilized by Intesa Sanpaolo—about 15% of the global market. This figure highlights the growing influence of the Italian bank in the world’s most competitive financial arenas.

Link to Major U.S. Projects Featuring Intesa SanpaoloMajor U.S. Projects Featuring Intesa Sanpaolo

• AT&T (2025): €2.75 billion bond issuance

• Bighorn Project (2024): $3.4 billion financing for a 300 MW hyperscale data center in Nevada

• Cider Project (2024): $870 million loan for the largest solar park in New York State

• SunZia (2023): $8.8 billion green credit line for the most extensive renewable energy infrastructure in the U.S.

• CEMEX (2023): Participation in a $1 billion hybrid green bond issuance

• JFK New Terminal One (2022): $6.63 billion financing for the new terminal at New York’s JFK Airport

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The United States represents the most important foreign market for the IMI CIB Division. Intesa Sanpaolo’s approach is based on an integrated platform that includes:

• The New York branch, the operational hub with over 200 professionals supporting major infrastructure and energy projects

• Intesa Sanpaolo IMI Securities Corp., a broker-dealer connecting U.S. investors with European assets, promoting Italian excellence in international capital markets

• The Washington D.C. representative office, focused on dialogue with multilateral institutions

• Intesa Sanpaolo Brazil – Banco Múltiplo, a subsidiary based in São Paulo, completing the bank’s continental coverage

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Across the Americas, Intesa Sanpaolo’s operations translate into:

• Support for over 150 global corporate groups, including many Fortune 500 companies and leading Latin American players

• Partnerships with 50 top-tier financial institutions, including banks, funds, and insurance companies

• Relationships with more than 600 entities connected to Italian businesses active in the Americas

This solid presence builds upon the international tradition of Banca Commerciale Italiana, a historic benchmark in project finance and infrastructure since the 1980s.

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