Aleatica Accelerates Mexican Motorway Plans with COFIDES Support
Deal News | Jan 30, 2025 | Cia Espanola de Financiacion d
COFIDES has announced its collaboration with Aleatica in the construction of the Atizapán-Atlacomulco (AT-AT) motorway in Mexico, set to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth. Utilizing a loan of 60 million euros from its Fund for Foreign Investments and own resources, COFIDES will help finance Aleatica's equity in the AT-AT concessionary company. The project comprises a 77.2 km dual carriageway and several tunnels, linking Mexico City with Morelia and Guadalajara. Previously, COFIDES supported Aleatica in a similar Peruvian motorway project, demonstrating a robust partnership. COFIDES, a Spanish state-owned entity focused on international economic collaboration, considers this an opportunity to boost Mexico's infrastructure and foster economic development.
Sectors
- Infrastructure Development
- Financial Services
- Transportation and Logistics
Geography
- Mexico – The project's location, focusing on the construction of the Atizapán-Atlacomulco motorway to connect key Mexican cities.
- Spain – COFIDES is a Spanish state-owned company, playing a significant role in the internationalization of Spain's economy through foreign investments.
Industry
- Infrastructure Development – The article is centered on the construction of a major motorway in Mexico, involving significant design and construction provisions.
- Financial Services – COFIDES is a financial institution providing the funding necessary for the project and is involved in investment and economic development.
- Transportation and Logistics – Aleatica specializes in transport infrastructure, including motorways and airports, which are central to the project's goals.
Financials
- 60M EUR – Loan provided by COFIDES from its Fund for Foreign Investments (FIEX) and own resources to finance Aleatica's equity investment in the AT-AT concessionary company.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleatica | Target Company | Company | An operator of transport infrastructure, Aleatica is involved in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the AT-AT motorway. |
| COFIDES | Lender | Company | A Spanish state-owned trading company providing financial support for international economic development projects. |
| Mexican Ministry of Infrastructure, Communication and Transport | Government | Government | The entity that awarded the federal highway concession for the AT-AT project. |
| IFM Global Infrastructure Fund | Parent Company | Company | The parent company of Aleatica, managing significant infrastructure investments globally. |