Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia Originates New Securitisation in Strategic Deal with J.P. Morgan
Deal News | Aug 04, 2025 | Hogan Lovells
In a complex financial manoeuvre, Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia (BAPS) has launched a new securitisation initiative, with Hogan Lovells providing advisory services to J.P. Morgan. A special purpose vehicle, BAPS PMI S.r.l., was established for this purpose, with J.P. Morgan extending approximately €140 million in senior loans to the SPV. BAPS subscribed to the junior tranche, maintaining full exposure to the associated risk. The transaction features an advised credit line that may boost the total to €400 million to support further disposals. Banca Finint was involved as a multifaceted service provider, while BNP Paribas served as the transaction bank and paying agent. The Hogan Lovells team managing the advisory was helmed by Patrizio Messina with support from several partners and associates across multiple legal areas.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Legal Services
Geography
- Italy – Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia is based in Italy, and the transaction primarily involves Italian entities.
- United Kingdom – Hogan Lovells involved legal experts from London, emphasizing the UK’s involvement in cross-border legal advisories.
Industry
- Financial Services – Involves the creation and management of financial instruments like securitisations, and financial advisory.
- Legal Services – Hogan Lovells provided legal advisories for the transaction, showcasing this industry’s role in M&A and financial dealings.
Financials
- €140 million – Senior loan provided by J.P. Morgan to the SPV BAPS PMI S.r.l.
- €400 million – Potential maximum amount of financing from the advised credit line.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia | Target Company | Company | A financial institution originating a new securitisation. |
| J.P. Morgan | Bidding Company | Company | Provided the senior loan amounting to approximately €140 million for the securitisation. |
| Hogan Lovells | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised J.P. Morgan on the transaction, leading legal components from Italy and the UK. |
| Banca Finint | Servicer and Agent | Company | Participated as a servicer, corporate servicer, and agent in the transaction. |
| BNP Paribas | Transaction Bank | Company | Acted as the transaction bank and paying agent in the securitisation. |