BNP Paribas’ Arval completes acquisition of Athlon

• BNP Paribas’ Arval completed its acquisition of Athlon on July 31, 2026, creating a European co-leader in long-term vehicle leasing.
• The combined fleet reaches 2.3 million vehicles, expanding Arval’s scale in mobility and leasing services.
• Expected ROIC is 18%, with a positive contribution to group net income of about EUR 200 million in year 3.
• The deal is expected to reduce CET1 by about 13 bps, already reflected in the group’s capital trajectory.
• BNP Paribas plans to outline the Arval/Athlon trajectory at a dedicated deep dive in the first half of 2027.

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