WFW secures €200M financing for Railpool’s European rail expansion
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has advised a group of investors on a €200 million shop deals financing for Railpool GmbH, a leading rolling stock leasing company. The deal was led by Frederik Lorenzen and Louise Mor, partners at WFW's Assets & Structured Finance team, with support from other team members.
Railpool, headquartered in Munich, operates in 19 european countries, boasting a fleet of over 600 electric and hybrid locomotives and 148 passenger vehicles, worth more than €2.7 billion. The financing deal, aimed at supporting Railpool's growth, was led by Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, which also acted as debt advisor, private placement agent, facility agent, and security agent.
The investor group included participants from singapore, the U.S., and germany, alongside other unidentified investors. Although the leading custodian of WFW's Transport Team involved in the deal is not publicly known, their expertise contributed to the successful closure of the transaction.
The €200 million financing deal, facilitated by WFW and Crédit Agricole, will enable Railpool to continue its growth trajectory in the european rail leasing market. The deal reflects the confidence of international investors in Railpool's business model and the european rail industry's prospects.
