The Spanish space launcher company, PLD Space, has secured a EUR31.2 million syndicated loan with Banco Santander, EBN Banco, and the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO). This transaction, covered by Cesce's Strategic Investments Policy, received legal counsel from Deloitte and...
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The Spanish space launcher company, PLD Space, has secured a EUR31.2 million syndicated loan with Banco Santander, EBN Banco, and the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO). This transaction, covered by Cesce's Strategic Investments Policy, received legal counsel from Deloitte and Watson Farley & Williams.
The financing is designated for the MIURA 5 space launcher programme, supporting both its technological development and the expansion of PLD Space's industrial capabilities, particularly the associated infrastructure. Additionally, it will bolster the company's corporate growth, with an expectation to conclude 2024 with 300 employees. PLD Space aims to conduct the first launch of MIURA 5 by the end of 2025 and commenced commercial operations in 2026, targeting over 30 launches annually by 2030.
Banco Santander and EBN Banco are co-lead banks for this syndicated loan, which includes participation from the ICO. EBN Banco also serves as the agent bank and guarantee agent. The financing is underwritten by CESCE insurance, within its strategic investment insurance line dedicated to the aerospace sector.
This transaction marks a significant milestone in Europe, where bank financing in the space sector is rare. It underscores PLD Space's market-focused business model, demonstrating substantial operational and financial maturity.
Ezequiel Sanchez, Executive President of PLD Space, stated: "Securing the support of major banks like Banco Santander, EBN Banco, and ICO, along with insurance from Cesce, is a significant achievement for us. This rare operation in the space launcher sector enables us to advance our plans while safeguarding our shareholders' investment.”
The operation was signed at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise headquarters, presided over by the Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, who accompanied the representatives of the entities involved in the financing project.
López Senovilla emphasised: "This operation, part of the PERTE Aerospace programme, demonstrates the Government's steadfast commitment to supporting the growth of Spanish companies. The MIURA 5 space launcher project benefits from this support, with Cesce providing coverage on behalf of the State."
Itziar Letamendi, Global Head of Growth Debt at Banco Santander, commented: "We are delighted to support this operation and contribute to the development of leading sectors such as aerospace. The MIURA 5 project is evidence of the technological capabilities of Spanish companies and their capacity to compete in Europe and the world. Santander is proud to participate and support the success of this project."
Rafael Gómez Perezagua, Chairman of EBN Banco, remarked: "We are proud to be able to contribute to the development and internationalisation of Spanish businesses, particularly in high-value sectors like aerospace. The MIURA 5 project, led with expertise by PLD Space, is both relevant and strategic. This aligns with our philosophy of tailored investment banking and collaboration with exceptional partners such as ICO, CESCE, and Banco Santander.”
José Carlos García de Quevedo, Chairman of ICO, highlighted: "The ICO Group's involvement in this loan demonstrates our commitment to promoting high-impact projects within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan. In collaboration with the private sector, we aim to generate quality employment and drive the growth of Spanish companies.”
Fernando Salazar, Chairman and CEO of Cesce, stated that “this operation, covered under the Strategic Investment Policy, is another example of the support we provide to companies in their internationalisation projects. We created this product to ensure the financing of companies that market Spanish products with a highly technological, digital and/or ecological component. The aim is to create a renewed "export offer" in the sectors of the economy of the future, or rather of the present. And the aerospace sector is clearly one of them.”
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