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DCT Gdansk acquisition financing The provision of a senior secured loan of up to EUR 46.25 million in favour of  DCT Gdansk S.A. (the "Company") and the special purpose company, Holbrook Sp. z  o.o, which acquired 100 per cent of the shares of Gdansk Port Holdings S.a r.l,  the sole shareholder of the Company. The transaction was driven by the sale of  the Company by its previous shareholders to a consortium of PSA International,  the IFM Global Infrastructure Fund, a fund advised by IFM Investors, and the  Polish Development fund. The loan is part of a wider debt package with local  and international banks providing up to EUR 382.5 million to i) refinance the  Company's existing debt raised in 2014, ii) provide acquisition finance related  to the acquisition of the Company, and iii) additional capex funding for the  Company.  The project falls under the Bank's "Framework for Development of a Secondary  Market for Maturing PPPs". In line with the Framework, the project will  facilitate the secondary acquisition of the Company, a deep-sea terminal lease  owner, and contribute to the continuous involvement of leading strategic and  institutional investors in the region.
Polotsk Wastewater Subproject Assist the city of Polotsk in the construction of the wastewater treatment  facilities.  A sovereign-guaranteed loan of of € 21 million, of which up to € 8 million  will be allocated for the benefit of Unitary Enterprise Polotskvodokanal, a  municipally owned company that provides water and wastewater services in the  city of Polotsk.  The Loan will finance a Priority Investment Programme (the 'PIP') aimed at  construction of the wastewater treatment facilities in the City including  aeration tanks, sedimentation tanks, sludge pumps, air blowers, etc.
Advans Tunisie - MSME loan II Provision of a senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 3 million in TND equivalent  to Advans Tunisie ("AT") for on-lending to micro, small and medium-sized  enterprises ("MSMEs") in Tunisia.  The Project will assist Advans Tunisie in funding MSMEs in Tunisia.
Sarajevo Urban Roads Provision of a sovereign loan to the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina ("BiH"),  which will be on-lent through a legislated cascade of sub-loans from BiH via  the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (the "FBiH") to Sarajevo Canton (the  "Canton") for the construction of a twin pipe tunnel in Kobilja Glava and  connection road to the tunnel (on the 1st Transversal road); and a dual  carriage way at the end of the Sarajevo bypass road (on the 9th Transversal  road) (the "Project").  Assisting the Canton to implement its plan to upgrade and modernise its  strategic road network by improving urban transport within the city of Sarajevo  and connecting it to other parts of the Canton.
EaP SMEC - Credit Agricole Ukraine A four-year amortising senior unsecured loan of up to €25 million equivalent to  be provided to Credit Agricole Ukraine to enable the bank's support to eligible  MSMEs under SME Competitiveness Programme in Eastern Partnership through its  new leasing product. The loan will be available for disbursement in two  tranches as a synthetic UAH facility. In addition to long-term financing,  eligible sub-borrowers will receive technical assistance funded by the European  Union and grant support in the form of investment incentives upon the  completion of their investment projects.  The project will enable the company to finance long-term investments of  Ukrainian MSMEs in upgrading their technology and equipment necessary to meet  EU standards in terms of product quality, health and safety measures and  environmental preservation. At least 70% of all financed sub-leases are  expected to be compliant with EBRD Green Economy Transition (GET) approach.
Galnaftogaz Loan IV The provision of a senior loan of up to US$ 35 milion to finance 2020-2022  capital expenditure and working capital needs of JSC "Concern Galnaftogaz"  ("GNG" or the "Company"), an independent distributor of transportation fuels  based in Ukraine.  The Project will focus on the following objectves: (i) working capital to  develop GNG's Farmer Supply Programme; (ii) improvements in GNG's logistics  infrastructure; and (iii) capital expenditure for GNG's fuel stations network,  including the installation of electric vehicles charging stations
Meridiam Sustainable Infrastructure Europe IV Provision of an equity investment of up to EUR 120 million in Meridiam  Sustainable Infrastructure Europe IV ("the Fund"). EBRD's commitment would be  deployed exclusively in selected EBRD's countries of operations ("CoOs").  The Fund will invest in capital expenditure-intensive infrastructure projects  that provide essential services, generating a positive socio-economic impact,  as well as in operational assets. The Fund will be managed by Meridiam SAS  ("Meridiam" or "the Fund Manager"). Meridiam will apply the sustainability  strategy that it has developed over the years and that focuses on themes such  as resilient infrastructure and sustainable cities, clean and affordable  energy, climate action and strategy, good working conditions, inclusion and  gender and biodiversity. These sustainability pillars are linked to the  Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs") against which the Fund will be measured.
ProCredit Bank equity The project concerns a follow-on equity investment in which EBRD will acquire  an additional 5 per cent stake in ProCredit Holding AG &amp;amp; Co. KGaA. Added to the  initial 3.6 per cent subscription made in 2018, this will bring the EBRD's  stake to 8.7 per cent. As part of the transaction, the EBRD will also acquire a  9.9 per cent stake in the management company, ProCredit General Partner AG. The  EBRD will become a core shareholder of the ProCredit Group alongside Zeitinger  Invest, KfW, Doen Participaties and ProCredit Staff Invest. The stakes in each  entity will be acquired in a private bilateral transaction from the  International Finance Corporation (IFC). The completion of transaction is  subject to regulatory approvals where applicable.  The investment will support ProCredit Holding in its transformation to an open  joint stock company while preserving its impact orientation, as announced by  ProCredit Holding in October 2022. Furthermore, the EBRD will support the  Group's business strategy, governance, and collaborate with ProCredit on  furthering its climate mitigation practices and aligning its business and  financial flows with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
WB  Women in Business  Phase II - NLBP II A senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 1 million (the "WiB Loan") to be provided  in one single tranche under the Western Balkans Women in Business Programme  Phase II ("WB WiBP II").   The proceeds will be used to finance eligible women-led SMEs in Montenegro in  accordance with the WB WIBP II Policy Statement.  The project aims to promote women entrepreneurship and more broadly women's  participation in business, by enhancing access to finance and knowledge to  women-led businesses in Montenegro. This will be NLBP's second facility under  this product, marking EBRD's continued support to women-led SMEs in Montenegro.
Anubis Project The proceeds of the Bank's investment will be used to finance TPay Mobile FZ  LLC Group's working capital needs in Turkey and Egypt.  The project is consistent with the Bank's Strategy for Turkey, the Bank's  Strategy for Egypt, and the Bank's Sector Strategy for Information and  Communication Technologies.
Reefy Microfinance - Youth in Business Provision of a senior unsecured loan in local currency of up to EGP 200 million  (ca. EUR 6.0 million equivalent) in favour of Reefy Microfinance Enterprise  Services ("Reefy"). The loan is under the Egypt Youth in Business ("YiB")  programme to on-lend to private youth-led and/or owned MSMEs in Egypt,  particularly in remote regions. The loan will be accompanied by a comprehensive  package of technical cooperation and investment incentives, funded by the  European Union and EBRD Shareholder Special Fund, aimed at strengthening the  capabilities of Reefy and the sub-borrowers while alleviating the impact of  macroeconomic turbulences and inflationary pressures on end-beneficiaries.  The loan aims at opening up economic opportunities for young people and  promoting their access to finance by supporting the development of youth-led  and/or owned enterprises and the non-bank financial services industry in Egypt.
Heimstaden Project A senior loan of up to EUR 120 million for the account of EBRD to be provided  as part of a total financing package of up to EUR 750 million alongside a  consortium of commercial banks in favour of  Heimstaden Czech s.r.o and  Heimstaden Czech Pilsen s.r.o (the "Borrowers"), limited liability companies  organised in Czechia both fully owned by Heimstaden Bostad AB ("Heimstaden" or  "the Parent"). The proceeds of the EBRD loan will fund sustainability capex in  the Borrowers' residential buildings in Czechia and recapitalisation of the  Borrowers.  The transaction will support energy efficiency improvements in the residential  real estate sector in Czechia. It is the first large scale and systemic  renovation of a private portfolio of buildings implemented in Czechia.
Regional SME CSP - Komercijalna Banka Skopje II Provision of a senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 2.5 million, to be made  available in one single tranche, to Komercijalna Banka Skopje ("KBS") under the  Regional SME Competitiveness Support Programme ("SME-CSP").  The project will support investments in SMEs to upgrade production facilities  and comply with EU Directives in the field of environmental protection,  workers' and product safety and product quality. The investments will be  selected based on the technical and financial eligibility criteria set forth in  the Policy Statement for the Regional SME Competitiveness Support Programme.  Support to SMEs is tailored as combination of access to finance with TC and  non-TC assistance. At least 60% of the use of the proceeds will be directed  towards financing GET-eligible investments in line with the Policy Statement.
Livonia Partners Fund II An equity commitment of up to EUR 24 million in favour of Livonia Partners Fund  II (the "Fund").  The Fund seeks to make equity and quasi-equity investments in small and  medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs") and mid-cap companies predominantly in  Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Play Bond Project The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("EBRD") invested in  senior unsecured PLN denominated bonds with 7-year maturities, issued by P4 Sp.  z o.o. ("Play"), a leading Polish mobile telecom operator.  With its investment of PLN 100 million, EBRD supported Play's bond issuance  financing the rollout of 5G technology in Poland.
Public Power Corporation liquidity response Greece Provision of an up to EUR 160 million working capital facility to support  Public Power Corporation SA (PPC) operations at the time of the Covid-19 crisis  in Greece.  The Project supports the PPC, the largest electricity generator and supplier in  Greece. Accordingly the functioning of its operations are vital for the  stability of the electricity sector as a whole. It provides critical functions  along the sector chain including distribution, retail supply and collection of  payments that are ultimately passed on to other generators and sector  participants.
Romania - Banca Transilvania Provision of a senior loan to Banca Transilvania SA in the amount of up to EUR  40 million (the "Loan") under the Green Economy Finance Facility (the  "Facility") focusing on financing green investments in the residential sector  in Romania. The financing will be used for on-lending to eligible sub-borrowers  for investments in energy and resource efficiency measures in the residential  buildings.  The Loan will be the first dedicated green economy financing loan of the Bank  targeting the residential buildings in Romania. The proceeds of the Loan will  be used to extend loans for residential energy efficiency projects in line with  the objectives of the Romania Green Economy Financing Facility.
ESIF: Burgas Water Project Provision of EUR 17.3 million loan to Burgas Water Supply and Sanitation  Company ("Burgas WSSC" or the "Company"). The proceeds of the loan, blended  with OPE investment grants, will co-finance Stage 1 of a wider investment  programme, targeting improvement of water supply and sanitation infrastructure  in the region of Burgas. With agreement of the EC the project was split in two  stages i Stage 1, factoring investments that involve construction mostly in  urbanized areas or outside Natura areas (representing broadly 45% of the  envisaged investments) and Stage 2, which includes investments where  construction potentially could affect some of the protected areas and species  and requires further investigations.  The EBRD provides financing only for Stage 1, which already received the  grant financing approval from the EC. Should Stage 2 of the investment be  deemed eligible for grant financing by the EC at a later stage, and the Company  is required to co-finance its implementation, the Bank may consider providing  additional financing for its completion.  The Stage 1 investments aim at rehabilitating over 76 km of water supply  pipelines, revamping over 10 km and constructing over 42 km of wastewater  collection infrastructure, as well as constructing and recuperating over 5,000  cub.m. tanks and reservoirs.  The project's main objectives are (i) increasing compliance with the EU  directives on potable water and wastewater treatment in large agglomerations  and (ii) enhancing Burgas WSSC's operational efficiency.
High Speed Rail Belgrade to Nis Provision of a tranched sovereign loan of up to EUR 550 million to the Republic  of Serbia for the benefit of the company for management of the public railways  infrastructure Serbian Railways Infrastructure ("SRI") to finance the  rehabilitation and upgrade of the rail infrastructure of Rail Corridor X, the  railway line connecting Belgrade to Nis (c. 230 km-long), with the aim to  increase speed to up to 200 km/h while enhancing quality of passenger and  freight rail services. The Project is envisaged to be co-financed by European  Investment Bank ("EIB") and the EU through the Western Balkans Investment  Framework ("WBIF").  The Project will support the development of rail infrastructure, safety will be  improved, as will the capacity and comfort of the passenger and freight  services. This will in turn support Serbia's economic development, contribute  to its local and regional connectivity and integration, and enhance  competitiveness of rail transport, especially for international and transit  freight traffic, allowing significant modal shift to rail as a low carbon  intensity sector.
Women in Business  III Phase II - Banca Intesa Belgrade Provision of a senior unsecured loan in the amount of up to EUR 5 million in a  single tranche to Banca Intesa Beograd ("BIB"), a joint-stock company  incorporated in Serbia, for on-lending to eligible women-led SMEs in line with  the criteria under Western Balkans Women in Business Programme Phase II ("WB  WiBP II").  The proposed operation is the sixth consecutive loan to BIB under WB WiBP  following the successful utilisation of the previous facilities.  The project will contribute to women's economic inclusion by supporting  women-led SMEs' access to finance and business advisory services.
Akfen Yenilenebilir Enerji Company The EBRD (the Bank) is making an equity investment, in the form of capital  increase, in return for a stake in Akfen Yenilenebilir Enerji Company (the  Company), a new investment entity which will own a portfolio of renewable power  generation assets both operational and under development. The portfolio, with a  total operational capacity of 210 MW, consists of operational hydro (203 MW)  and solar power plants (7 MW) and numerous wind, solar and hydro projects in  construction and under development. The Company will be controlled and owned by  Akfen Holding A.S. (Akfen), and will be created following the reorganisation  and merger of several of Akfen's energy subsidiaries.  The Bank's capital will help fund the development and construction of new  renewable power generation projects. The projects are located across several  regions of Turkey.
Regional - Microfund for Women - Jordan Provision of a senior unsecured loan to Microfund for Women ("MFW") of up to  USD 2 million, of which up to USD 1.5 million to be provided by EBRD and up to  USD 0.5 million by the Green Climate Fund ("GCF") under the GCF-Green Economy  Financing Facility ("GEFF") Regional Framework.  The proceeds of the Loan will be used to finance investments in climate change  mitigation and adaptation technologies by local micro, small and medium  enterprises, including women-led, in line with the standards and reporting  requirements for GEFF in Jordan.
EaP SMEC - ProCredit Bank Ukraine A four-year amortising senior unsecured loan of up to €25 million equivalent to  be provided to JSC "ProCredit Bank" in Ukraine for on-lending to eligible  micro, small and medium-sized enterprised (MSMEs) under SME Competitiveness  Programme in the European Union's (EU) Eastern Partnership. In addition to  long-term financing, eligible sub-borrowers will receive technical assistance  funded by the EU and grant support in the form of investment incentives upon  the completion of their investment projects.  The project will enable the company to finance long-term investments of  Ukrainian MSMEs in upgrading their technology and equipment necessary to meet  EU standards in terms of product quality, health and safety measures and  environmental preservation. At least 70 per cent of all financed sub-loans are  expected to be compliant with EBRD Green Economy Transition (GET) approach.
MS Pharma Equity A USD 50 million equity investment in MS Pharma Partners Holding W.L.L., a  subsidiary of MS Pharma Ventures Holdings W.L.L., a manufacturer of generic  pharmaceuticals operating in the MENA region.  The investment will support MS Pharma's expansion in the region, including the  acquisition of a brownfield pharmaceutical plant in Turkey, purchase of files  for the development and commercialisation of new generic pharmaceutical  products, and working capital to support its operations in Jordan. The  investment will enable MS Pharma to increase its capacity, diversify its  revenues and accelerate the entry into new markets.
DFF SME - Downtown Cairo Regeneration The provision of a senior loan to Al Ismaelia For Real Estate Investment S.A.E.  (the "Company"), a joint stock company registered in Egypt, to finance the  refurbishment of a number of buildings located in Downtown Cairo (the  "Project").  Financing the refurbishment and commercialisation of a number of historic  buildings owned by the Company and located in Downtown Cairo and supporting the  regeneration and revitalisation efforts in the area.
Green Cities: Chisinau Solid Waste The project comprises a sub-sovereign loan of up to EUR 9 million to Regia  Autosalubritate, a municipal solid waste management company. The loan will be  guaranteed by the municipality and is expected to be co-financed with an EIB  loan of up to EUR 9 million and an investment grant of up to EUR 5.0 million  from E5P.  The proceeds of the loans and grant will finance a priority investment  programme in solid waste management, including: (i) closure of the recently  re-opened section of the Tintareni landfill and rehabilitation and upgrade of  the remaining sections of the Tintareni landfill to EU standards; (ii)  rehabilitation of the access road to the landfill; (iii) closure of a temporary  dumpsite in Ciocana, Chisinau; (iv) renewal of the Company's vehicle fleet; and  (v) refurbishment of the existing transfer station and investment into a waste  sorting plant.  The project aims to contribute to an improved level of solid waste services and  overall improved environmental situation in Chisinau.
- Morocco II - BCP GEFF II Provision of up to USD 26,363,750 unsecured loan under the GCF GEFF Regional -  Morocco II framework to Banque Centrale Populaire ("BCP"), of which up to USD  25,045,536 in EUR equivalent  to be provided by EBRD and up to USD 1,318,187 by  the Green Climate Fund ("GCF") under the GCF-Green Economy Financing Facility  ("GEFF") Regional Framework. The proceeds of the loan will be used for  financing investments in climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies  The project will facilitate a green economy transition in Morocco by on-lending  to private sector sub-borrowers to implement green investments in energy  efficiency, renewable energy and climate resilience measures.
Kazakhstan - MFO KMF GEFF loan The provision of a senior loan of up to US$5 million to Microfinance  organisation KMF ("KMF"), a limited liability company under the Pilot Green  Economy Financing Facility ("GEFF") Framework.  The loan will allow KMF to support local currency lending lending to the micro,  small and medium-sized enterprises and residential sectors in Kazakhstan for  energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resource efficiency purposes.
Regional Water Supply System Expansion Montenegro Provision of a sovereign guaranteed loan to "Regionalni vodovod Crnogorsko  Primorje", the regional water supply company of Montenegro ("RWSC"), to  finance: i) the construction of a direct pipeline to the municipality of Herceg  Novi: ii) construction of a second 13 km long pipe from Budva to Tivat:  and iii) the construction of a new secondary water supply network and a new  wastewater infrastructure for settlements of Dobra Voda and Veliki Pijesak in  the Bar municipality (the "Project").  The project aims to improve the water supply in the coastal region of  Montenegro. This region is the driver of Montenegro's tourism industry, which  needs a further increase in water supply in order to continue its growth. The  project will also benefit the local population, especially in areas that are  not yet connected to the water supply system.
STEG Liquidity and Restructuring Facility Provision of a sovereign guaranteed loan to Societe Tunisienne de l'Electricite  et du Gaz ("STEG" or the "Company") to assist the Company in its reforms and  developing Tunisia's electricity sector. The Project combines long-term reform  objectives with an immediate response to the COVID-19 crisis.  The proceeds of the Bank's loan will be used to (i) provide liquidity support  to STEG as an immediate response to the current COVID-19 crisis, and to  (ii) refinance existing short-term debt to lengthen the tenors and provide  terms more consistent with STEG's operations.  The general objective is the reform and restructuring of STEG and the  Tunisian energy sector to achieve long term sustainability. The Project will  include a comprehensive corporate reform roadmap, including measures to improve  the Company's corporate governance, environmental and social standards,  financial management, strategy &amp;amp; risk, and inclusive policy engagements.
SPE Capital Fund An investment in SPE AIF I (the "Fund"), a private equity fund targeting  primarily small and lower mid-cap companies in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and  Tunisia.  The Fund will seek to achieve long-term capital growth by making equity and  quasi-equity investments in companies with typical enterprise values between  USD 30 to 80 million.