Eurofima - Approved Amendments to Statutes

Eurofima

06 March 2026

 

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Press release

Basel, Switzerland

06 March 2026

EUROFIMA European Company for the Financing of Railroad Rolling Stock ("EUROFIMA")

Approved Amendments to EUROFIMA's Statutes

About EUROFIMA

EUROFIMA is a supranational organisation located in Basel, Switzerland. It was established in 1956 based on an international treaty between 25 European sovereign states so far (each a "EUROFIMA Contracting State").

EUROFIMA fulfils a mission to support the development of public transportation in Europe. It supports its railway shareholders, as well as certain other eligible public transport and rail sector entities, in renewing and modernising their equipment. EUROFIMA provides financing from the proceeds of its borrowings and, where relevant, its equity capital, pursuant to financing arrangements entered into between EUROFIMA and eligible borrowers, for the acquisition of railway rolling stock, urban track bound vehicles, and other eligible rolling stock-related assets.

Approved Amendments to Statutes

On 16th October 2025, EUROFIMA announced that it initiated the process of amending its Statutes. At the Extraordinary General Meeting of EUROFIMA held on 16^th October 2025, the General Assembly of EUROFIMA approved comprehensive amendments to the Company's Statutes.

The key amendments include:

Enhanced Corporate Governance and Operational Framework:

·    Establishment of unlimited company duration, replacing the previous fixed-term structure

·    Modernization of share capital structure with revised nominal values for both Class A and Class B shares

·    Introduction of a comprehensive share conversion mechanism to eventually create a single class of shares

Expanded Business Scope:

·    Broadened definition of "railway equipment" to encompass rolling stock operated in transportation networks based on tracks or similar technology, including metros and tramways

·    Updated criteria for railway administration eligibility and public service requirements

·    Enhanced lending policies framework with specific provisions for public service obligations

Operational Improvements:

·    Streamlined decision-making processes with updated voting requirements

·    Modernized meeting procedures including electronic document availability

·    Clarified Board of Directors' authority and responsibilities

·    Updated liquidation provisions reflecting the unlimited duration structure

The amendments to EUROFIMA's Statutes were reviewed by the 25 EUROFIMA Contracting States during a three-month period from 10th November 2025 to 20th February 2026. The Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs notified the EUROFIMA Contracting States that the review period had ended and that, as no objection was raised, the amended Statutes can come into force. Yesterday, the Commercial Register of Basel, Switzerland informed EUROFIMA that the amended Statutes are registered and thereby became effective.

Further information in relation to EUROFIMA is available at:

www.eurofima.org

For enquiries:

EUROFIMA European Company for the Financing of Railroad Rolling Stock

Christoph Pasternak, CEO

[e-mail]

Meret Oppenheim Platz 1C, 4053 Basel, Switzerland

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

 

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