Konica Minolta Business Solutions formed a new strategic operating agreement with First Citizens Bank, marking the next chapter in a nearly three-decade-long partnership. Together, the companies are advancing their collaboration aimed at delivering innovative, customer-focused financing solutions across the office equipment technology sector nationwide.
The newly formed framework is designed to strengthen operational alignment and institute enhanced program structures designed to support digital transformation.
“With this forward-looking agreement, Konica Minolta and First Citizens Bank are deepening our commitment to helping our customers alleviate the financial burdens of technology adoption,” Michael J. Mathé, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Konica Minolta, said. “By introducing more flexible financing and leasing programs tailored to customer needs, we’re making it easier than ever to invest in innovation while staying true to our mission of being the easiest company to do business with.”
James Ferguson, managing director of sales at First Citizens Bank, added, “We are thrilled to extend our long-running collaboration with Konica Minolta, which is widely acknowledged as a leader in a range of office technology products and systems. We are confident their customers will find value in the advanced lending and leasing solutions that we support for years to come.”

