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STMicroelectronics opens new 1-billion-euro credit line with EIB
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on December 11, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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STMicroelectronics has secured a €1 billion credit line from the EIB to enhance chip manufacturing and R&D in Italy and France.
STMicroelectronics Opens €1B Credit Line with EIB
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Chipmaker STMicroelectronics said on Thursday it had established a 1 billion euro ($1.2 billion) credit line with the European Investment Bank (EIB).
The first 500-million-euro slice will be used to support research and development and high-volume chip manufacturing in Italy and France, the company said in a statement.
"About 60% of the agreement is focused on high-volume manufacturing capabilities, including the key sites of Catania, Agrate and Crolles, while the remaining 40% is focused on R&D," the Franco-Italian group said.
This is the ninth financing agreement between the EIB and STMicroelectronics, totalling 4.2 billion euros since 1994.
($1 = 0.8555 euros)
(Reporting by Nathan Vifflin in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
Key Takeaways
- •STMicroelectronics secures a €1 billion credit line from EIB.
- •Funds will support chip manufacturing and R&D in Italy and France.
- •60% of funds allocated to high-volume manufacturing.
- •40% of funds dedicated to research and development.
- •This is the ninth financing agreement with EIB since 1994.
Frequently Asked Questions about STMicroelectronics opens new 1-billion-euro credit line with EIB
1What is a credit line?
A credit line is a preset amount of money that a borrower can access from a lender, allowing them to withdraw funds as needed up to a certain limit.
2What is research and development (R&D)?
Research and development (R&D) refers to activities companies undertake to innovate and introduce new products or services, often involving scientific and technical research.
3What is high-volume manufacturing?
High-volume manufacturing is the production of large quantities of products, typically using automated processes to achieve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
4What is the European Investment Bank (EIB)?
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the lending arm of the European Union, providing finance and expertise for sustainable investment projects that contribute to EU policy objectives.
