Paris, London 20^th May 2026 – BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, a leading provider of business equipment finance, has released new research showing that European businesses are re-evaluating equipment investment decisions as capital, technology and lifecycle pressures intensify. 

The European Business Equipment Outlook 2026, based on research among more than 1,000 C-suite and senior decision-makers across Europe, found that 87% of business leaders have experienced growth constraints because capital remained tied up in owned physical assets. 

The findings suggest that equipment decisions are becoming more complex, as organisations weigh the benefits of ownership against capital constraints, technology uncertainty and lifecycle management challenges. 

The research spans equipment-intensive sectors including agriculture, construction, transport and logistics, technology, healthcare and renewable energy.  

Against a backdrop of rising borrowing costs, persistent inflationary pressures and geopolitical uncertainty, the research shows that long-term capital allocation decisions are becoming increasingly difficult for business leaders. According to the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), eurozone business activity contracted in April as global conflict pushes up fuel and production costs for many European businesses. This is adding further cost pressure to businesses and making long-term investment decisions inherently more complex. 

When asked how they would redeploy capital if it were freed from physical assets, respondents identified a range of strategic priorities: 

• 32% would prioritise market expansion and digital transformation  
• 31% would invest in R&D and innovation 
• 33% would invest in sustainability initiatives, green technologies or energy efficiency.

“For many businesses, the issue is no longer whether to invest, but how to invest without unnecessarily tying up capital that could be deployed elsewhere. Capital lock‑up is reducing flexibility for European businesses at a time when they need it most. Leaders want to invest in growth, innovation and sustainability, but too much capital remains locked into assets that can quickly lose value.” 

Neil Pein, CEO at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

The research also highlights growing pressure from accelerating technology cycles. Business leaders are almost unanimous (95%) in their belief that equipment becomes obsolete faster than it did five years ago while 64% say uncertainty about future technology is delaying capital expenditure decisions. This creates a growing challenge for organisations: commit capital today and risk assets becoming outdated faster than expected, or delay investment and risk slowing innovation and competitiveness. 

Alongside financial and technology pressures, the report points to a growing operational challenge around lifecycle management. 

Nearly nine in ten organisations (87%) say managing the end-of-life of owned equipment is challenging, while 68% say the ease of refurbishment, reuse, recycling or disposal now influences procurement decisions. 

The findings suggest that business leaders are placing greater emphasis not only on acquisition and financing decisions, but also on how equipment is managed across its lifecycle, as regulatory expectations, sustainability scrutiny and operational complexity continue to rise. 

“Ownership remains an important and appropriate strategy in many situations. But organisations are increasingly evaluating equipment decisions through a broader lens – considering not only control and long-term use, but also flexibility, adaptability and lifecycle responsibility. The question is becoming less about ownership versus access, and more about choosing the right approach for the asset, the business need and the pace of change.” 

Neil Pein, CEO at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

More insights can be found in the European Business Equipment Outlook 2026. 

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ABOUT BNP PARIBAS LEASING SOLUTIONS  

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions provides capital‑efficient equipment financing solutions across key sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, materials handling, ICT, healthcare and green technologies. With 70 years of experience, the company supports partners and clients with deep market expertise, asset know‑how and advisory services to drive growth, transformation and the transition to a low‑carbon circular economy. In 2025, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions advanced €15.5 billion in asset finance and manages a leased asset portfolio of €38.8 billion. Present in 18 countries across Europe and Türkiye, and employing more than 3,000 experts, the company also offers vendor finance solutions in the United States and Canada in partnership with Bank of Montreal, and in China through a joint venture with Jiangsu Financial Leasing. BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is wholly owned by BNP Paribas and operates within the Group’s Commercial, Personal Banking & Services division.  

For more information, visit leasingsolutions.bnpparibas 

[Luxembourg / Paris, 13 May 2026] – The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €200 million financing agreement with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies operating in the agriculture and bioeconomy sectors across Europe.

The financing is part of the EIB’s broader €3 billion pan-European agricultural programme, launched in 2024 to support sustainable investment across the sector . The programme places a particular emphasis on improving access to finance for young, new and female farmers, who often face structural barriers in securing funding.

The financing will be rolled out across several EU Member States, with initial allocations expected in Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain.

At least 30% of the financing will be dedicated to climate action and environmental sustainability, supporting investments such as energy-efficient agricultural equipment like tractors and combine harvesters, renewable energy solutions, and technologies contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The programme will also support the modernisation and productivity of the agricultural sector, particularly through investments in assets with long economic lifetimes that are often difficult to finance through traditional banking channels.

By leveraging BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ pan-European platform, the initiative is expected to improve access to long-term financing, reduce financing costs, extend maturities and mobilise additional private investment. A minimum of 70% of the financing will be allocated to SMEs, with midcaps representing up to 30%.

“This operation will help European farmers and agri‑businesses invest in modern, more sustainable equipment, strengthen their resilience and better manage climate and market pressures. By addressing persistent market gaps and working with trusted partners such as BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, we are making long‑term finance more accessible, accelerating the transition towards a more resource‑efficient and competitive agricultural sector.”

Gelsomina Vigliotti, EIB Vice-President

This initiative contributes directly to key European policy objectives, including the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the EU Vision for Agriculture and Food, while aligning with the EIB Group’s 2024–2027 Strategic Roadmap, where agriculture and bioeconomy are identified as core priorities.

It also addresses persistent market failures in rural financing, particularly the limited availability of long-term funding for agricultural businesses.

In 2025, the EIB Group provided €6.9 billion in financing to the agriculture and bioeconomy sector, with approximately 60% channelled to SMEs via partner financial institutions.

Through this collaboration, the EIB and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions aim to accelerate the transition towards a more resilient, sustainable and competitive European agricultural sector, ensuring that financing reaches businesses where it is most needed.

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ABOUT EIB Group

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group is the financing arm of the European Union, owned by the 27 Member States, and one of the largest multilateral development banks in the world. In 2025, the EIB Group signed €100 billion in new financing and advisory services for over 870 high-impact projects under eight core priorities that support EU policy objectives: climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, territorial cohesion, agriculture and the bioeconomy, social infrastructure, strong global partnerships and the savings and investments union. Beyond long-term loans for large infrastructure, the EIB Group crowds in private investment for high-risk innovative projects and businesses, with a growing role in Europe’s markets for venture debt, venture capital, guarantees and securitisations.

Photos of the EIB Group’s representatives and headquarters, logo files and video B-roll for media use are available here.

ABOUT BNP PARIBAS LEASING SOLUTIONS

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions offers capital-efficient business equipment financing solutions in key sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, materials handling, ICT, healthcare, and green tech.

Drawing on its 70-year history, its partners and clients rely on its market expertise, asset know-how, and advisory services to propel their growth, transformation, and transition to a low-carbon circular economy. In 2025, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions advanced €15.5 billion in asset finance and presently manages a €38.8 billion leased asset portfolio.

Present in 18 countries across Europe and Türkiye, and employing over 3 000 experts, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions also offers vendor finance solutions in the USA and Canada in partnership with Bank of Montreal, and in China through a joint venture with Jiangsu Financial Leasing.

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is fully owned by BNP Paribas and is positioned within the Group’s Commercial, Personal Banking & Services division.

[Paris, France –14 April 2026] 

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, a leading provider of business equipment finance, has signed an agreement with Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, to establish a strategic financing agreement across Europe. The agreement sets the foundation for a multi-country financing partnership to support Carrier’s commercial customers with financing solutions. 

Under this agreement, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and Carrier will offer finance leases and hire-purchase solutions for commercial HVAC equipment including heat pumps, chillers, boilers and air handling units. The collaboration is designed to enable Carrier’s European affiliates to deliver equipment to end-users with attractive financing options. 

As businesses across Europe face rising energy costs, increasing regulatory pressure and the need to accelerate the transition to more energy-efficient and electrified systems, access to flexible financing is becoming a critical enabler of adoption. 

The partnership extends across major European markets such as Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland, with the potential to reach additional EU countries in the future.  

A statement from BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions: 
“We are proud to partner with Carrier to make high-quality, energy-efficient equipment more accessible across Europe. This agreement demonstrates how innovative financing can support business growth while contributing to sustainability goals,” said Pascale Favre, Managing Director for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ technology leasing division. 

A statement from Carrier: 
“This agreement enables Carrier to deploy advanced HVAC systems on a lease basis to our customers, accelerating adoption of more energy-efficient technologies across Europe,” said Marc Eckerhall, Executive Director Services & Aftermarket, Climate Solutions Europe, Carrier.  

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About BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions 
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions offers capital-efficient business equipment financing solutions in key sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, materials handling, ICT, healthcare, and green tech. Drawing on its 70-year history, its partners and clients rely on its market expertise, asset know-how, and advisory services to propel their growth, transformation, and transition to a low-carbon circular economy.  

For more information, visit leasingsolutions.bnpparibas.com 

About Carrier 
Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier is a world leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning, digital platforms and building automation systems. Carrier provides sustainable solutions, integrating energy-efficient products, controls and service for commercial applications, including data centers, healthcare facilities, schools, retail centers, office spaces and more. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. For more information, visit www.carrier.com or follow us on LinkedIn.  

Carrier. For the World We Share.  

  

Innovative solution delivers automated financial relief, boosting resilience and cash flow for farmers affected by extreme weather conditions.

Madrid, Spain – 2 February 2026

CNH Capital together with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, and in collaboration with Shepherd Compello and Swiss Re, today announced the launch of an innovative Parametric Service designed to offer a new level of financial security to agriculture customers across Europe.

How the Parametric Service works

Unlike insurance, which often requires lengthy assessments, this new service is built on transparency and speed. It is a contractual parametric service integrated directly into CNH Capital’s financing agreements and is designed to mitigate the financial cost of machine “non-use” during periods of extreme weather.

• Parameter-Driven: the service is activated automatically when pre-agreed weather triggers – based on the intensity and duration of excess rain or drought – are met, as measured by independent, verifiable data satellite sources.
• Automatic Reimbursement (no claim required): since the payout is triggered by objective weather data rather than physical damage to the machine, the customer does not need to submit documentation or undergo a complex claims process.
• Financial Support: upon activation, the customer automatically receives a reimbursement equivalent to one monthly installment (per year). This provides a cash flow injection exactly when adverse weather disrupts their operations.

The service begins its phased rollout this month, starting in Spain, with a plan for broader European availability throughout 2026.

Executive perspectives on the partnership

This initiative builds on Swiss Re’s parametric experience, leverages Shepherd Compello’s specialized risk expertise to further strengthen the 25-year Joint Venture between CNH Capital and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.

Elias Mendes, Head of CNH Capital in EMEA, states: “This partnership is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the sustainability and operational resilience of our customers in Europe. Agriculture is increasingly impacted by climate volatility, and this service provides a simple, immediate financial safety net. By leveraging our long-standing Joint Venture with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and working with Shepherd Compello and Swiss Re, we have embedded innovation directly into our financing, ensuring our customers have the flexibility to manage external risks.”

Stefania Mancuso, Business Developer Officer at Shepherd Compello, adds: “Our primary goal was to design a responsive risk transfer mechanism that prevents the risk of traditional approaches. The parametric model is the future of climate risk management because it is driven by independent, verifiable data. This system provides certainty and automatic liquidity when weather conditions prevent farmers from using their equipment, ensuring they can focus on recovery rather than bureaucracy.”

Florence Roussel Pollet, CEO for the JV in BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, comments: “Integrating this service seamlessly into the equipment financing offer enhances the value proposition we bring to the market. It represents a new milestone in our 25-year partnership with CNH Capital, demonstrating how financial services can evolve to properly address the customers’ needs and here manage climate risks and support the essential activities of the agricultural sector. Our collaboration reinforces our commitment to financial innovation and as a result to the long-term success of our mutual customers.”

Gianni Biason, Senior Underwriter Special Risks at Swiss Re, concludes: “We’re pleased to have worked together to design an innovative solution that will deliver real value to farmers in Spain facing more frequent weather risks. The cooperation with CNH Capital, Shepherd Compello and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is a strong example of how we work with our partners to bring parametric solutions to the market, while creating a scalable model that can be replicated across countries.”

ABOUT THE PARTNERS

CNH Capital is the captive financial provider for the CNH family of brands, specializing in agricultural and construction equipment and technologies. CNH Capital supports customers and dealers with a dedicated suite of financial solutions through various wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, and vendor programs around the world. www.cnhcapital.com

Shepherd Compello is a specialized Lloyd’s insurance broker focused on innovative risk management and bespoke insurance solutions for corporate clients globally. They specialize in creating data-driven parametric solutions that address modern environmental and operational challenges. www.shepherdcompello.com

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions offers capital-efficient business equipment financing in key sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, and green tech. As part of the BNP Paribas Group, it supports the transition to a low-carbon circular economy through market expertise and asset know-how. www.leasingsolutions.bnpparibas.com

The Swiss Re Group is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. It anticipates and manages risk – from natural catastrophes to climate change, from ageing populations to cyber crime. Swiss Re has a Centre of Competence for parametric insurance and feature tens of years of experience in both parametric insurance and reinsurance. www.swissre.com

For more information contact:

Marzia Paciantoni Financial Services EMEA Communication and Branding, CNH Capital

E: marzia.paciantoni@cnh.com

Emily Power Marketing and Communication, Shepherd Compello

E: emily.power@shepherdglobal.com

Suhale Vorajee Corporate Communications, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

E: suhale.vorajee@bnpparibas.com

Media Relations Swiss Re

E: media_relations@swissre.com

Berlin, 20 November 2025 – BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions has been recognised as European Lessor of the Year and Vendor Finance Provider of the Year at the 22^nd  annual Leasing Life Conference and Awards Ceremony, held in Berlin. This flagship event in the European leasing calendar brings together senior leaders from across the industry to share insights and shape the future of leasing. 

During the conference, Pascale Favre, Head of IBL TLS at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, and Sebastien Urfels, Country Manager Germany at BNP Paribas 3 Step IT, shared their perspectives on the evolving leasing landscape. They emphasised the strengths of leasing and the critical role of managing the entire equipment lifecycle to create efficient ecosystems that deliver value for partners and clients. 

The evening concluded with the prestigious Awards Ceremony, where BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions proudly received two major accolades: 

•  European Lessor of the Year

• Vendor Finance Provider of the Year

In addition, BNP Paribas 3 Step IT – the joint venture between BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions and 3stepIT – was honoured with the award for Best Circular Economy Model. 

These achievements reaffirm BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ position as a European leader in equipment leasing and underscore its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering value to clients and partners. 

About BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions   

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions offers capital-efficient business equipment financing solutions in key sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, materials handling, ICT, healthcare, and green tech. Drawing on its 70-year history, its partners and clients rely on its market expertise, asset know-how, and advisory services to propel their growth, transformation, and transition to a low-carbon circular economy. Present in 18 countries across Europe and Türkiye, and employing over 3 000 experts, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions also offers vendor finance solutions in the USA and Canada in partnership with Bank of Montreal, and in China through a joint venture with Jiangsu Financial Leasing. In 2024, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions advanced €16.3 billion in asset finance and presently manages a €40.4 billion leased asset portfolio. BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is fully owned by BNP Paribas and is positioned within the Group’s Commercial, Personal Banking & Services division.  

[Milan / Paris, 30 October 2025] – Nidec Conversion, a business segment of Nidec Group, and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, Europe’s leading provider of equipment financing, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of e-mobility infrastructure and energy-efficient technologies across Europe.

The partnership covering Italy, Spain, DACH, BeNe, France, UK, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Poland and Romania, will make it easier for customers to acquire and deploy Nidec Conversion’s products and services through capital-efficient financing solutions. These solutions will support a wide range of customers including charging point operators, fleet managers, gas stations, service providers, and retailers.

This collaboration will offer financing for Nidec Conversion’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) equipment and services. The packages will be available to businesses of any size, supporting their shift to electrification and sustainable energy.

Commenting on the partnership, Gilbert Khawam, Vice President Power & e-Mobility Products at Nidec Conversion: “Our mission at Nidec Conversion is to deliver innovative and reliable energy solutions that support a more sustainable future. Partnering with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions allows us to remove financial barriers for our customers, ensuring that operators across Europe can rapidly deploy charging infrastructure and energy systems at scale. Together, we are enabling the growth of e-mobility and accelerating the shift toward a low-carbon economy.”

Pascale Favre, Managing Director for BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ technology leasing division said: “At BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, we are committed to making the energy transition both affordable and achievable for businesses of all sizes. By combining Nidec Conversion’s advanced technologies with our expertise in equipment financing, we are helping customers invest today in the infrastructure that will power tomorrow’s mobility and energy landscape.“

This agreement strengthens the position of both companies in enabling the shift toward cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable energy solutions across Europe.

About Nidec Conversion

As part of the Nidec Motion & Energy Business Unit, Nidec Conversion offers complete, customised electrical systems for energy efficiency in all fields. Its target markets are petrochemical, traditional and renewable energy, e-mobility, steel, marine and industrial automation. The multinational company specialises in heavy-duty applications with electric motors and generators up to 100 MW power (134,102 hp), electronic power converters and inverters, automation and software for industrial processes, and the retrofitting of power plants and hydroelectric generators. In addition, the company has strong know-how in the field of integrated systems for the production and storage of electrical energy (i.e. BESS) from renewable sources and their integration into electricity grids, as well as in the design and implementation of infrastructures for recharging electrical machines. Nidec Conversion is also able to offer optimised technologies for motor control and to develop automation solutions for specific applications, customised to the client’s needs.

To learn more, visit the website: www.nidec-conversion.com

About BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions offers capital-efficient business equipment financing solutions in key sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, materials handling, ICT, healthcare, and green tech. Drawing on its 70-year history, its partners and clients rely on its market expertise, asset know-how, and advisory services to propel their growth, transformation, and transition to a low-carbon circular economy. Present in 18 countries across Europe and Türkiye, and employing over 3,000 experts, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions also offers vendor finance solutions in the USA and Canada in partnership with Bank of Montreal, and in China through a joint venture with Jiangsu Financial Leasing. In 2024, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions advanced €16.3 billion in asset finance and presently manages a €40.4 billion leased asset portfolio. BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is fully owned by BNP Paribas and is positioned within the Group’s Commercial, Personal Banking & Services division.
Find out more: leasingsolutions.bnpparibas

Paris, France – 29^th September 2025 – New leasing model enables increased access to Epson technology while Epson retains end-of-lease ownership, supporting refurbishment, reuse, and recycling initiatives 

Epson today announced a new strategic business model designed to make its technology more accessible for large corporate and public sector organisations, while advancing its sustainability commitments. In partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, a European leader in equipment financing, Epson will introduce a comprehensive leasing programme covering its entire product portfolio. 

“This is a significant strategic milestone for Epson and will help us better support large scale customer requirements through a more competitive proposition,” says Rob Clark, COO, Epson Europe. “The solution means our customers can access the latest Epson technology without the burden of up-front investment.” 

The leasing programme spans Epson’s full range of solutions – from business printing and scanning to projection, retail technologies, industrial print and robotics, including its latest collaborative robots. Customers will also benefit from 360° support delivered through Epson’s partners providing fleet management, maintenance and servicing solutions, enhanced by Epson’s open API to enable integration with partners’ management platforms. 

A unique feature of the model is Epson’s retention of product ownership at the end-of-lease, ensuring all equipment is returned for refurbishment, reuse or recycling. This closed-loop approach is central to Epson’s corporate vision and helps prevent products from entering secondary “grey” markets or being disposed of inappropriately. 

“We already manage our own innovation and manufacturing facilities,” explained Richard Wells, Head of Market Development, Epson Europe. “Retaining control of products at the end of their life means we can extend resource use, reduce waste and further minimise environmental impact.” 

From a financing perspective, leasing offers customers predictable costs, improved cash flow, and greater flexibility. Pascale Favre, MD of the Technology and Lifecycle Solutions business line at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, added: “We’re delighted to partner with Epson on this innovative programme. Leasing not only makes Epson’s cutting-edge technology more accessible, it also helps organisations manage risk and align with more sustainable business practices. Together, we’re enabling smarter, more responsible financing models for the future.” 

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ABOUT EPSON

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson will become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050. 

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. 

global.epson.com 

ABOUT BNP PARIBAS LEASING SOLUTIONS  

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions offers capital-efficient business equipment financing solutions in key sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, materials handling, ICT, healthcare, and green tech. Drawing on its 70-year history, its partners and clients rely on its market expertise, asset know-how, and advisory services to propel their growth, transformation, and transition to a low-carbon circular economy. Present in 18 countries across Europe and Türkiye, and employing over 3 000 experts, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions also offers vendor finance solutions in the USA and Canada in partnership with Bank of Montreal, and in China through a joint venture with Jiangsu Financial Leasing.

In 2024, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions advanced €16.3 billion in asset finance and presently manages a €40.4 billion leased asset portfolio. BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is fully owned by BNP Paribas and is positioned within the Group’s Commercial, Personal Banking & Services division. 

Paris, France – 20^th June 2025 – Florence Roussel Pollet has joined BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions effective June 16, 2025, with the view to be appointed President of CNH Industrial Capital Europe. She also joins the Executive Committee of the Equipment & Logistics Solutions International Business Line within BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. Florence will succeed Mariusz Tarasiuk, who has been appointed CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions DACH region.

Her appointment will mark a significant milestone for CNH Industrial Capital Europe as it continues to accelerate growth across its core markets. Operating under the CNH Capital and IVECO CAPITAL brands in France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom, the company plays a pivotal role in enabling CNH and IVECO customers to access efficient and flexible equipment financing solutions.

Through its long-standing joint venture with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, CNH Industrial Capital Europe offers customised equipment financing programmes including hire purchase as well as finance and operating leases. These solutions play a key role in the sale and deployment of CNH machinery and Iveco Group’s commercial and industrial vehicles, contributing to the growth and strengthened market presence of CNH and the Iveco Group.

Jean-Michel Boyer, Head of Equipment & Logistics Solutions business line at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, welcomed Florence’s appointment, stating: 

“I am delighted to welcome Florence to the company. Florence’s extensive background in structured finance, international leasing, and commercial strategy will be instrumental in further strengthening our strategic partnership with CNH and Iveco Group. I look forward to working closely with her to leverage her vast experience and drive additional value for our strategic partners and clients across Europe.” 

Commenting on her appointment, Florence said: 

“I am thrilled to be joining BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. The company’s deep-rooted partnership with CNH and Iveco Group provides a unique platform for growth. I look forward to working closely with our teams to deliver even more innovative financing solutions and servicing capabilities for CNH and IVECO customers throughout Europe. This role represents an excellent opportunity to leverage our strategic partnership and drive sustainable growth across our core markets while supporting our customers’ operational success.”

Bio 

Florence brings over 30 years of international leadership experience in structured asset finance and equipment leasing. Most recently, she served as Chief Commercial Officer at BPCE Equipment Solutions (formerly Société Générale Equipment Finance), where she led the global sales strategy across 14 operating entities and supervised the group’s operations in the United States, Brazil, China, and Hong Kong. She also held executive responsibility for Corporate Social Responsibility within the company.

Florence is a graduate of ESSEC Business School and holds a master’s degree in business law. Her leadership and track record of driving innovation in financing solutions make her ideally suited to lead CNH Industrial Capital Europe into its next phase of growth. 

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• New partnership to deliver equipment financing for solar and storage solutions across UK and Germany, with plans for wider European rollout.

Hampshire, UK and Paris, France – 10th June 2025 – Segen, a leading global renewable energy equipment distributor, today announces a strategic partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to provide tailored end-to-end financing solutions under the Segen Finance brand. 

The new offering will allow commercial and industrial (C&I) end-customers to install solar and energy storage systems with no upfront costs, enabling them to immediately benefit from reduced energy costs and carbon emissions. 

Segen Finance will be available exclusively through Segen’s extensive network of approved C&I installers across the UK and Germany initially, with planned expansion across Europe. Installers will be able to offer tailored lease quotes alongside their technical solutions, delivering a seamless experience for end customers.  

“This partnership addresses one of the key barriers to clean energy adoption—initial investment costs” says Pascale Favre, Head of Technology Lifecycle Solutions at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. “By combining our financial expertise with Segen’s technical knowledge and distribution capabilities, we’re making sustainable energy solutions accessible to more businesses while supporting their cash flow management.” 

Nicolas Niedhart, Group Chief Financial Officer at Segen Global, comments: “Our installer network has been asking for integrated financing solutions that make the transition to renewable energy more affordable for their customers. Segen Finance transforms our installers into total solution providers, while allowing their customers to preserve capital for other strategic investments. This partnership represents a significant advancement in accelerating the clean energy transition.” 

Key Benefits for Installers: 

• Complete solution Provider: Installers can now offer financing as part of their installation quote, becoming a one-stop shop for solar and storage solutions. 
• Improved cash flow: Access to Segen hardware at zero cost, enabling installers to free up working capital and scale their businesses more effectively. 

Key Benefits for end customers: 

• Cash-efficient solution: The entire installed system is wrapped in a single lease agreement with fixed, predictable payments for maximum convenience. 
• Capital preservation: Cash reserves can be directed toward other strategic business initiatives. 
• Full ownership: Customers gain complete ownership of the solar solution upon completion of the payment schedule. 
• Spread capex over equipment life. 
• Premium components: All system components will be sourced exclusively from Segen, providing customers with access to audited supply chains, authenticity certifications, and market-leading warranty coverage. 

Ouafae Cohin (left), Global Business Development Manager for Green & Tech Market at BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, shakes hands to confirm the partnership with Nicolas Niedhart, Group Chief Financial Officer at Segen Global (Intersolar Munich 2025).

About Segen

• EIF and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions sign InvestEU guarantee worth up to €200 million
• Agreement to drive investments by SMEs and small mid-caps in projects focused on climate change mitigation and sustainability
• Deal marks the EIF’s largest multi-country guarantee to date, specifically designed to support energy transition leasing solutions.

The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, has signed a landmark agreement with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to provide a portfolio guarantee of up to €200 million. Supported by the InvestEU programme, this initiative aims to enhance access to business asset leasing solutions for SMEs and small mid-caps across France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

The innovative partnership aims to accelerate economic development and environmental sustainability by providing financial support for investments in:

• Sustainable mobility
• Energy efficiency
• Green technologies
• Renewable energy projects

“This guarantee agreement with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions fulfils the core mission of both the European Investment Fund and the European Investment Bank: accelerating innovation and competitiveness for European SMEs while promoting sustainable economic development through tailored financial solutions” said Ambroise Fayolle, EIB Vice-President

Marjut Falkstedt, EIF CEO, highlighted the partnership’s impact: “By joining forces, the EIF and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions will inject over €200 million in new financing to accelerate innovation and competitiveness among European SMEs across four European countries, and support companies in their transition to low-carbon models. This significant guarantee, backed by the InvestEU fund, underscores the power of joint efforts in strengthening European economies.”

Neil Pein, CEO of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, highlighted the strategic importance of the initiative: “We are proud to be part of this strategic partnership that will provide essential financing to SMEs and small mid-caps. This initiative aligns perfectly with our commitment to empowering European businesses with the financial tools they need to grow, innovate, and contribute to a more sustainable economy.”

This milestone agreement represents the EIF’s largest multi-country guarantee for energy transition leasing solutions and marks the first InvestEU-backed guarantee collaboration with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.

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