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Nibulon CL Project table, .k-table{ border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; table-layout:fixed; margin-bottom: 15px;} .k-table, .k-table td, table, table td {outline: 0;border: 1px solid #000; } .k-table td, table td { padding: 5px; }      The proposed investment is to support Nibulon (the Company), one of the largest Ukrainian grain and oilseeds originators and exporters, by strengthening its capital base and financing the Companys expansion. The implementation of the Companys expansion program will increase the trading volume by approximately 40% over 5 years. The Project is expected to: 
Enhance food security: IFC's investment will contribute to strengthening food security by expanding the Company's grain traded volumes from 4.5 in 2016 to 7.0 million tons by 2021 and increasing food availability by 40%.
Strengthen Ukraine's infrastructure: Nibulon will continue supporting the development of Ukraine's grain and oilseeds sector by creating access to storage and reducing crop losses. The Company's ongoing investment in Ukraine's river transport helps to revitalize the country's commercial navigation and provides cost efficient and more environmentally friendly alternatives to rail and truck transport.
Facilitate the access to market: Through its wide origination network, Nibulon annually procures grains from up to 4,700 farmers. As a result, these farmers benefit from a reliable marketing channel and from access to Nibulon's storage, conditioning and transportation infrastructure.
RSF Midcaps Ukrsibbank Ukraine The proposed investment consists of an unfunded risk sharing facility (RSF) with UKRSIBBANK Joint Stock Company (UKRSIBBANK or the Bank) for a portfolio of financing instruments to medium-sized and larger companies (midcaps) in the amount of up to 100 million (c.US$108 million equivalent) in Ukraine. IFCs risk participation will be up to 33 million (c.US$36 million equivalent), or 33% of the aforementioned RSF portfolio (the Project), including the possibility of IFC mobilizing third-party unfunded participation for the facility. The most significant expected project-level outcome is increased access to finance for midcaps, in particular to those operating in agriculture, manufacturing and essential infrastructure services. Beyond the Project level outcomes, the Project is expected to promote the resilience of the midcap finance market in Ukraine through the demonstration and replication channels.
GNG Fuels and Fertilizers The proposed investment is to support JSC Concern Galnaftogaz (GNG or the Company), an independent distributor of transportation fuels based in western Ukraine, by providing a long-term corporate loan to finance the Companys 2020-2022 capex and working capital needs (the Project).  GNG is Ukraines largest company in retail distribution of transportation fuels in terms of sales volume and third largest by number of filling stations. As of December 2019, the Company owned and operated 357 OKKO-branded filling stations. In 2019, GNG sold 849 thousand tons of petroleum products (incl. LPG) in the retail segment, generating total EBITDA of US$151 million on US$1.6 billion of revenues.  The Project includes the following components: (i) working capital to develop GNGs Farmer-Supply Program (FSP) and other agricultural related permanent working capital, (ii) improvements in GNGs logistics infrastructure; and (iii) growth and improvement capex fuel stations network, including the installation of electric charging stations. The Project-level impact of the new investment is expected to have economy-wide effects by generating jobs and economic linkages to other sectors. In addition, it will also have stakeholder effects by providing better access to finance for end customers (farmers). At the market level, the project has the potential to promote competitiveness as the Company can have a strong demonstration effect in the market for other competitors to replicate its high efficiency operations.
JV East Project LLC Okkoskhidinvest (Okkoskhidinvest, or the Company) is a joint venture between PJSC Concern Galnaftogaz (Galnaftogaz or GNG) and ADM Capital (ADM) with the objective to build/purchase and operate a network of gas filling stations in four eastern regions of Ukraine, where GNG had little presence in the past.  The stations will operate under Galnaftogaz proprietary OKKO brand and will comply with up-to-date environmental and technical specifications.  The format for OKKO stations is designed to maximize services offered to clients and, in addition to selling petroleum products, sell snacks, fast food, and other automotive-related services (car wash, car repair etc). Today, the Company has 21 operating stations  The Project is to build/purchase and operate high-volume OKKO gas filling stations and the associated increase in working capital to bring the total network of the Companys stations to 80 stations (the Project). The total Project cost is estimated at US$165 million. - Development of Ukraine''s infrastructure according to modern and safe standards and introduction of higher service standards in the region through GNG''s OKKO filling stations and convenience stores - Provision of reliably cleaner high-quality fuels to Ukrainian automotive consumers - Employment generation/preservation - Linkages to local suppliers: the JV''s station''s convenience stores, automotive services and fast-food restaurants will provide opportunities for local suppliers who supply the goods sold
MV Cargo Project IFC is considering an IFC investment of up to US$ 37 million to MV Cargo Ltd (the Company) to finance the construction of a modern greenfield grain export terminal (the Terminal) in the Port of Yuzhny in Ukraine (the Project) with the projected annual throughput capacity of 5.0 million tons. The Project is expected to have a notable developmental effect on the country through (i) improving its export competitiveness and contributing to foreign trade; (ii) supporting foreign currency inflows to the country; (iii) facilitating food supply in the region and globally; (iv) reducing supply chain and logistics costs through improved transshipment efficiencies; (v) encouraging competition in the country''s port sector that would lead to higher efficiency and service standards; (vi) supporting a leading group of local entrepreneurs with a proven track record in the sector; (vi) facilitating entry of a reputable foreign investor, trader and operator; and (vii) creating additional employment and tax revenues to the local and central budgets.
HVB Guarantee Fa HVB Ukraine, ( the bank or the company) formerly known as Bank Austria Creditanstalt Ukraine (BACAU), was set up in 1997 by Creditanstalt (67.5%) a local Ukrainian bank Aval (12.5%), and IFC (20%).  Following mergers between Creditanstalt and Bank Austria and then between Bank Austria and Hypovereinsbank Group, the HVB Ukraine became part of the Hypovereinsbank Group in late 2001.  The project is to provide HVB Ukraine with an up to $15 million Guarantee Facility to enable the bank to solidify and expand its client base and reach more medium-sized Ukrainian corporates.  The Guarantee Facility will be provided through HVB Ukraines parent, HVB Munich (HVB AG) for the portions of loans to HVB Ukraine clients which exceed HVB Ukraines single exposure limit. IFC will assume 95% risk of the HVB, AG share of the syndicated loan.  Maximum loan sizes covered by the IFC guarantee will hence be twice HVB Ukraines limit (i.e. $ 6 million).  Thus, IFCs maximum exposure would be 47.5% - with HVB Ukraine taking 50% of the loan and IFC guaranteeing 95% of the balance.  IFC would retain the right of refusal over each transaction. HVB has provided a pipeline of projects as potential loans under this facility.
Nova Liniya III The proposed project (the Project) is a $50 million expansion of the do-it-yourself (DIY) retail chain Nova Liniya (the Company), an existing IFC client. The Project involves the construction of five new DIY stores, one in Kyiv and four throughout regional cities in Ukraine, and will bring the total number of stores operated by the Company to nineteen. The Project will be implemented over two and a half years. The new stores would provide the consumer with more efficient distribution channels and greater access to goods at more affordable prices, including access to products which are important for local consumption.  The new stores would also help boost local production of import substituting products in Ukraine.  In addition, the new stores will support local supply chains and create additional jobs.  As four out of the five planned news stores are outside Kyiv, the proposed IFC investment would also support development of retail operations in more underserved markets in Ukraine.
Horizon Ukr IV The proposed project consists of an IFC equity commitment of up to $30 million in Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV, (HCGF IV or the Fund) a private equity (PE) fund with a target size of $250 million. The Fund will invest primarily in fast-growing technology and export-oriented mid-cap companies, primarily active in Ukraine and Moldova, benefiting from cost competitive local platforms with global reach. The Fund will make investments of $10-30 million to acquire minority stakes in 10-15 mid-cap companies with enterprise values of $50-150 million. HCGF IV is the successor fund to Emerging Emerging Europe Growth Fund III (2017 vintage) and will follow a similar investment strategy focusing on IT services and products, as well as e-commerce, innovative consumer goods, and fintech. Stakeholders (Funds portfolio companies): The Fund will provide capital and value creation to mid-cap companies primarily active in Ukraine and Moldova, to address a lack of access to equity capital, particularly given the challenging environment, by making investments of $1030 million in around 10-15 companies. Horizon Capital has demonstrated a strong track record of supporting value creation in its portfolio companies, reflected in both market expansion and job creation. The Fund Manager has delivered solid results by backing competitive platforms generating hard currency revenues globally, which are resilient to domestic macro and currency shocks. The Fund Manager remains fully committed to Ukraine and Moldova, including a dedicated operations advisory team to support portfolio companies in managing the current situation and continuing to pursue their growth objectives. In line with its commitment to promoting gender equality, Horizon Capital has set a target of at least 25% of its portfolio companies being women led/owned companies.
Resilience: Ukraine has a long history of PE investments; however, current circumstances limit commercial interest and investment in this market. As a leading investment firm in Ukraine, Horizon Capital plays an anchoring role within the PE market in Ukraine, demonstrating fundraising strength and delivering results during prior periods of conflict and economic uncertainty. IFC expects Horizon Capitals continued commitment and presence to support preservation of near-term market activity, while backing companies which will support Ukraines economic revival and future growth. The Fund will be one of the first investments by IFC in Ukraine since the war began in February 2022, and as such, will send a significant signal in demonstrating market resilience and encouraging investors to capitalize on the opportunities that Ukraine and Moldova have to offer.
Sandora Project Sandora Limited Liability Company (Sandora or the company) is the leading manufacturer of branded packaged juices and juice nectars in Ukraine. Having experienced explosive growth in the past several years, Sandora now aims to improve local fruit procurement, expand own puree production and juice varieties and improve product quality. The company has requested IFCs assistance to provide long-term financing to support its investment and growth plan. The project consists of the following components:
 
-  modernization and expansion of the companys existing juice and puree factory in Mykolayiv; 
-  modernization of recently acquired fruit processing puree plant in Simferopol; 
-  expansion of distribution and 
-  provision of working capital.
Axzon A/S Project Axzon (the Company or Group) is a leading pig farming and meat processing group in Poland and Ukraine. The Group  currently has more than 30 pig production farms in Northwestern Poland and around 10 in Western Ukraine, a slaughtering and meat processing facility in Poland and a smaller specialty slaughtering facility in Denmark. The Group also operates 8 biogas plants in Poland, and one in Ukraine as well as 10.000 hectares of farming land in Ukraine and 13.000 hectares of farming land in Poland. The proposed project is to expand the Companys operations in Ukraine (the Project). The development impact of the Project is expected to  (i) support an efficient producer with a solid track record to expand EU standards of livestock production, showcase biogas plants, energy efficiency, clean production, and animal welfare to new farms in Ukraine; (ii) contribute to the modernization of the under-developed pork sector in Ukraine;  (iii) support frontier regions in Ukraine by developing creating jobs in rural areas, and contributing to local community; and (iv) contribute to regional and global food security by expanding primary production of crops and animal proteins.
Agrofusion CL 0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0.0000          The proposed investment is to support Agrofusion Group (the Company), the largest tomato paste and industrial tomato producer in Ukraine, by providing a long-term corporate loan to finance the Companys 2018-2019 expansion   and debt refinancing program (the Project)  .    Established in 2007, Agrofusion is the largest vertically integrated tomato paste producer in Ukraine  . The Company works with the global FMCG companies, export  s   70% of its production to 35 countries.   The Companys operational assets include: (i)   three   tomato paste plants with total processing capacity of approximately   75  0,000 metric tons of tomatoes per season; (ii) two seedling green-houses; and (iii)   approximately   2  5  ,  000   hectares of irrigated leased land in   Mykolayiv   and Kherson   regions of Ukraine  .    The implementation of the Project will allow   the Company   to expand its   product portfolio   and increase   export volumes  . The Company is an important provider of jobs in the rural area of Mykolayiv, where it has also supported a broader hub of economic activity. The project-level impact of the new investment is fairly modest as it focuses on incremental value addition rather than production base expansion. At the market level, the project has the potential to promote market competitiveness and integration. The innovative investment may attract replication from other market players, improving sector competitiveness as it diversifies its product offering and focuses on value addition.
Euroventures Ukraine Fund II LP Euroventures Management Ltd. (the Fund Manager) is establishing Euroventures Ukraine Fund II LP (EVU II or the Fund) to make direct equity and quasi-equity investments in mid-sized private companies based primarily in Ukraine and in cross-border transactions involving neighboring countries, mainly Russia.  The Fund will make investments averaging $4 million to $6 million in a diversified portfolio of companies operating in the unlisted high growth segments.
Biocon Group The proposed project is an expansion of Chemical-Pharmaceutical Company Biocons  (CPC Biocon or the Company) existing pharmaceutical customs bonded warehouse business in Ukraine.  The project includes construction of new warehouse facilities and IT upgrade.  CPC Biocon is a Limited Liability Company established in 1997 in Kiev, Ukraine, providing services on custom clearance, transportation and storage of pharmaceutical products.
Datagroup-Lifecell Ukraine The proposed investment will support NJJ Holding (an investment company owned by Xavier Niel, a global telecom, media, and technology investor) and Horizon Capital (a Private Equity fund manager with a focus on Ukraine and an existing IFC client) with their plans to merge Lifecell Group ( https://www.lifecell.ua ) and Datagroup-Volia ( https://www.datagroup.ua ) creating a telecom operator in Ukraine (the Group).       IFC is considering providing a corporate finance debt facility of up to $218 million to support the merger. The transaction will enable capital expenditures related to upgrading and modernizing the mobile and fixed networks, increasing network resilience, service quality, coverage, and energy efficiency.     Datagroup-Volia (DGV) is a fixed-line, satellite, pay TV, and retail broadband services provider. Lifecell Group provides mobile communication and data transfer services, mobile tower operations, and outsourcing call centers, through three separate entities (Urktower, Global Bilgi & Lifecell; collectively, Lifecell Group or LC).     Once combined, the Group will be one of Ukraines largest fixed and mobile convergent operators, providing mobile connectivity to c. 10 million subscribers and covering c. 4 million homes with fixed broadband.  The infrastructure comprises base stations, towers, backbone and a last-mile fiber network.  The Group will also operate retail stores, office space, data centers, and outsourcing call centers in Ukraine.     The project is expected to be supported by Blended Finance contributors under the ERA Program for Ukraine- France and European Commission-Ukraine Investment Framework, as described in the Blended Finance Section. The development impact thesis of this transaction derives from that of the ERA Program for Ukraine.  As such, the Project is expected to increase access to quality connectivity for individuals and businesses through a capex program supported by operational efficiencies and synergies generated by the merger between two telecom operators with large overlapping networks and operations.  Beyond the Project, the transaction is expected to strengthen the resilience of the telecom sector in Ukraine, by supporting the consolidation of the broadband market through the merger between a leading fixed broadband operator and the third largest mobile operator
Mironovsky II Mironovsky is a leading vertically integrated poultry producer with 45% share of Ukraines industrial production and 16% market share of Ukraines poultry market. The company was one of the pioneers in developing a chilled distribution system to retailers, it sells chilled poultry products (whole birds, cutup, giblets etc.) under a well recognized brand name, Nasha Ryaba, across Ukraine. 

The project is to expand CJSC Mironovsky Khleboprodukts (Mironovsky or the company) poultry operation from the current production capacity of 126,000 tons of poultry per annum to 227,000 tons in 2008. The project consists of expansion of the existing facilities and construction of new ones along the poultry integration chain, including: 
- crushing plant with increased specialized processing capacity for sunflower (800 tpd), soya beans (110 tpd), and rape seed (60 tpd) and expansion of existing feed mill;
- construction of an additional processing plant to produce a wide range of semi-finished and cooked products;
- expansion of the companys own parent stock farms, broiler growing farms and hatcheries;
- construction of a new slaughter plant, with processing capacity of 10,000 birds per hour; 
- expansion of the companys transportation system for feed, eggs, day old chicks and finished product; and 
- investment in working capital.
Globino Project The Project will assist the expansion of the Globino group of companies (Globino or the Company), one of the leading vertically integrated meat processing companies in Ukraine, which sells processed meats, butter and cheese under the Globino brand.  Globinos operation includes a modern pig farm and slaughterhouse.  The Project includes: i) increasing production capacity of fresh and processed meat; ii) increasing pig farm and slaughterhouse capacity; and iii) modernizing and expanding the cheese and butter making capacity. The project is expected to have the following development impacts: i) increased employment of approximately 600 new employees; ii) increased purchases of raw materials from local small and medium enterprises; and iii) benefit to consumers from lower prices and a higher standard of food safety.
ProCredit Ukrain ProCredit Bank in Ukraine (ProCredit, Bank or the company) began operations in March 2001 as Microfinance Bank of Ukraine with the guiding principle of establishing itself as a leader in providing credit and financial services to individual entrepreneurs, micro and small enterprises (MSEs) across Ukraine.  The objective of the investment is to provide ProCredit with the necessary financing to support the rapid growth of its loan portfolio.  

The Bank officially changed its name to ProCredit Bank on October 20, 2003.  The name change is part of an overall marketing strategy by IMI to strengthen its network of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Eastern Europe under a common corporate identity by linking it to a -strong-universal-bank-image- for the target group.  The transformation has been well received by the Ukrainian media, customers and staff.
IMC Ukraine The proposed investment is to assist Industrial Milk Company (the Company or IMC), a large-scale primary agricultural producer operating in Central and Northern Ukraine, in expanding the scope of its agricultural operations. The proposed 4-year investment program involves: (i) expansion of agricultural land to 185,000 hectares by 2015, (ii) expansion of storage capacity to 554 thousand tones, (iii) further modernization and purchase of supporting farm machinery and infrastructure, and (iv) increase in working capital. The proposed investment will: (i) support a viable economic activity and help secure employment in frontier rural areas of Chernigiv, Sumy and Poltava regions; (ii) contribute to food security by increasing production of grains and oil crops; and (iii) contribute to private sector development through promotion of best practice in farming.
MHP Loan 2023 The proposed IFC investment is US$130 million financing package to MHP SE and its subsidiaries (collectively, MHP or the Company) to support the Companys plans to (i) refinance its US$500 million Notes due in May 2024, and (ii) upgrade and expand its agricultural waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine in order to increase biomethane production (the Project) . The Project is anticipated to help address the food security crisis both within Ukraine and globally by sustaining and supporting the Companys production and export of poultry and other agricultural products. The Project is expected to also sustain jobs and livelihood of employees of the Company and enable MHP to continue having a significant impact on Ukraines agribusiness value chain. The WTE plant component of the Project is expected to help promote the use of renewable energy sources and demonstrate the feasibility of biomethane production in Ukraine.