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TajCREFF Bank Eskhata Loan The EBRD is providing Bank Eskhata, a commercial bank established and operating  in Tajikistan, a senior loan under the new Tajik Climate Resilience Financing  Facility. TajCREFF is a pilot initiative that intends to support private sector  investments in technologies which contribute towards development of climate  resilience in Tajikistan. The initiative intends to break new ground in the  emerging area of financing pro-business climate resilience measures in a  country that is highly vulnerable to the impacts of the climate change.  The EBRD is also considering a senior loan in Tajik Somoni to Bank Eskhata  (MSME Loan) under the Financial Intermediary Framework. The new loan will  provide Bank Eskhata with needed medium term funding in local currency, which  remains scarce on the market. It will support Bank Eskhata's efforts in  increasing local currency lending to micro, small and medium size enterprises  ('MSMEs').  It will allow Bank Eskhata to participate and directly contribute to promotion  of investments in technologies and measures which contribute towards  development of climate resilience of the businesses and households, in  particular investments in improved water and energy use, better land management  and irrigation practices in agriculture sector. Bank Eskhata will benefit from  dedicated technical assistance provided under the TajCREFF to all participating  financial institutions.
Nibulon Grain Infrastructure The Loan is to support the expansion and modernisation of Nibulon's grain  logistics infrastructure in 2018-19 including the construction of river  terminals, transhipment crane, river fleet and Mykolaiv terminal enhancement.  The Project will support Nibulon's strategy aimed mainly at the expansion and  optimisation of its river grain logistics facilities in order to increase grain  trading volumes reducing the share of road and rail transportation, which will  lead to the improvement of profitability, efficiency, as well as to the  reduction of environmental footprint.
Raiffeisen Leasing Croatia The EBRD is providing a senior loan of up to €35 million to Raiffeisen Leasing  Croatia under the Financial Intermediaries Framework.  The loan will be used to provide leases to SMEs, specifically for equipment,  light commercial vehicles, trucks and trailers.
Oshelectro Rehabilitation Project The EBRD is providing a loan of up to EUR 4 million to finance an Oshelectro  investment program for the period 2015-2017. The program is aimed at the  rehabilitation and modernization of low and medium voltage networks, including  installation of number of smart meters in Osh and Batken regions in the south  of Kyrgyzstan.  The project will improve the reliability of the power supply  and will significantly reduce technical and commercial losses.  Null Value
Bank Pekao Subordinated Bond Investment in Polish zloty-denominted subordinated bonds for an amount of PLN  138,500,000 (EUR 32.7 million) as part of a total aggregate issuance of PLN 750  millon (EUR 174 million) by Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. ("Bank Pekao S.A." or  the "Issuer"), a public company incorporated in Poland and the country's third  largest commercial bank.  Bank Pekao has committed to allocate the equivalent of 150 per cent of the  proceeds  from EBRD investments in the bonds to finance energy efficiency  improvements of commercial energy efficiency projects achieving energy savings  20% above the national standard as well as certified commercial and residential  projects which meet the GET eligiblity criteria in compliance with  internationally accepted certification schemes.
Partner Project This project was approved as part of the Bank's response to the Covid-19  pandemic.  To avoid delays to the delivery of this project, the Bank's  President granted a deviation from the ordinary timelines for PSD disclosure,  as contemplated by Section V of the Directive on Access to Information. Details  of the Bank's response to Covid-19, and this deviation, can be found on our  website.  A senior unsecured loan to Partner MKF Tuzla ("Partner" or the "company"),  the third largest non-deposit microfinance institution in BiH, of up to EUR 5m  (the "loan") extended under the EBRD Resilience Framework and split in two  equal tranches, with tranche A committed in the amount of EUR 2.5m and tranche  B uncommitted.  The proceeds of the Bank's investment will be used for sub-lending to eligible  sub-borrowers in accordance with the Policy Statement.
Coast Plus Project Provision of a senior long-term loan to Studenac d.o.o. (the "Company"), the  largest food retailer in Croatia by number of stores, for acquisition of Pemo  and Lonia (food retailers in Croatia), future investments and refinancing of  the portion of the existing loan.  The loan will support the Company in its expansion efforts as well as expected  further efficiency and profitability improvements.
Nova Kreditna Banka Maribor EBRD has acquired a 20% stake in Nova Kreditna Banka Maribor Group ('NKBM')  alongside certain private equity investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global  Management LLC ('Apollo') from the Slovenian Government, acting through its  representative, Slovenian Sovereign Holding. The EBRD and the Apollo funds will  own shares in a Luxembourg investment vehicle that will in turn own,  indirectly, 100% of the share capital of NKBM.  EBRD's investment will support the successful privatisation and turnaround of  the 2nd largest banking franchise in Slovenia and further strengthen its core  banking operations in the Slovenian market.
Noval Property REIC Convertible Loan Provision of an up to EUR 10.5 million convertible unsecured loan (the  "Convertible Loan") to Noval Property REIC (the "Company" or "Noval Property").  The Convertible Loan will be mandatorily converted into newly issued common  shares upon the Initial Public Offering ("IPO") of the Company on the Athens  Stock Exchange. The proceeds of the Convertible Loan will be directed towards  the Company's pipeline of green asset developments and acquisitions in Greece  (the "Project").  Contribution to the expansion of the private sector and support of sustainable  developments in the evolving real estate sector in Greece. The Convertible Loan  will be used to fund the Company's medium-term investment plans of asset  developments and acquisitions dominated by green certified assets, in  accordance with Noval Property's long-term strategy of scaling up towards  high-quality buildings of modern specifications, fitting occupiers' needs while  minimising environmental footprint.
Novus Retail and Logistics The provision of an up to USD 100 million loan to the Novus supermarket chain  for the expansion of its network of stores, for the upgrade of its logistics  infrastructure with the construction of a logistics centre in Kyiv.  The Project will allow Novus to increase its customer base and scale up its  operations. In addition, the construction of a logistics centre will allow the  Company to increase its centralisation ratio and achieve greater efficiency and  to meet the future demand from an expanded network of stores. These investments  will enhance the Company's operating profile, and should sustain its positive  operating and financial performance.
Shymkent Water II The provision of a a local currency loan (equivalent to €2.5 million) to Vodnye  Resoursy Marketing for the rehabilitation of water/water utilities in the city  of Shymkent. It complements the original loan of €11.3 million signed in 2018.  The Project aims to improve water and wastewater system in Shymkent through  the implementation of the Priority Investment Programme (the PIP). The PIP  includes construction of a new water intake facility and water and wastewater  networks rehabilitation.  The objective of the Project is to improve the quality of service, increase the  coverage area for water and wastewater service provision, reduce accidents and  breakdowns on the networks, and cope with increasing volumes of both water and  wastewater.
Banque de Tunisie - SME loan II Banque de Tunisie - SME loan II - The provision of a loan of EUR 50 million to Banque de Tunisie ("BT").  The loan will be used to on-lend to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises  ("MSMEs") in Tunisia.
Bank CenterCredit MSME V Loan The provision of a 3-year local currency senior loan in the amount of up to US$  30 million in KZT equivalent to Bank CenterCredit JSC ("BCC"). The financing  will be used for on-lending to eligible private micro, small and medium-sized  enterprises (MSMEs) in Kazakhstan.  The Project aims to support local currency lending to the MSME sector in  Kazakhstan by providing long-term financing to BCC, one of the largest lenders  in the country. A special focus will be given to the distribution of funds in  the regions outside the cities of Nur-Sultan and Almaty.
Jizzakh Solar Revolving Facility A revolving facility to finance quarterly VAT payments during the  construction of 220 MW solar power project in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan.  The project will contribute to the strategic priority of the government of  Uzbekistan to  increase the share of renewable projects in the national energy  mix. It will contribute to the mitigation of climate change impact by adding  220 MW of solar generation capacity to the national energy system and will  assist the country in its low-carbon transition drive.
Regional- BCP Project Provision of up to EUR 40 million green financing package to Banque Centrale  Populaire ("BCP") which will be co-financed by Green Climate Fund.  The package will comprise:        i.        a loan in the amount of up to EUR 10 million equivalent under  the GCF GEFF Regional Framework ("GCF GEFF"), of which up to EUR 2.5 million  equivalent is expected to be co-financed by the Green Climate Fund;       ii.        a loan in the amount of up to EUR 30 million equivalent under  the GCF GEFF Regional - Morocco Value Chain Framework ("GVC"), of which up to  EUR 7.5 million equivalent is expected to be co-financed by the Green Climate  Fund;  The EBRD loans will enable BCP and its leasing subsidiary Maroc Leasing to  on-lend to eligible private sub-borrowers (i) to implement green investments in  energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate resilience measures and (ii)  to boost the competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises part of a value  chain.
KGHM PLN Bonds Project Investment in Polish zloty-denominated bonds for an amount of PLN 400 million  (EUR 93 million) as part of a total aggregate issuance of PLN 2 billion (EUR  466m) by KGHM Polska Miedz S.A. ("KGHM" or the "Issuer"), a public company  incorporated in Poland.  The proceeds from EBRD investment will finance projects which will result in  improved energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions where saving are expected  to be over 61 thousand tonnes per year. All the investments are consistent with  the Bank's Green Economy Transition Approach. In addition, the transaction will  contribute to further development of the capital market of the country.
Kernel Group Project The provision of up to USD 80 million in the form of a participation in  syndicated senior secured revolving credit facility to finance working capital  needs of Kernel Group. The EBRD financing will support the Group's operations  in what remains to be challenging environment as the Covid-19 pandemic is  ongoing. Working capital financing is associated with the procurement, storage,  processing, transportation of agricultural commodities, and their export.  Provision of working capital financing for the Group's activities in Ukraine.
ESIF - Stara Zagora Water Subproject Provision of a loan of up to EUR 6.1 million to Stara Zagora Water Supply and  Sanitation Company ("Company"), a water utility serving the region of Stara  Zagora. The Company is 100 per cent state-owned by the Ministry of Regional  Development and Public Works.  The loan will be funded by EBRD capital resources and the European Structural  and Investment Funds and the national budget of the Republic of Bulgaria  (jointly referred as "ESIF contributions"). The ESIF contributions are  earmarked to be used in the form of repayable financial instruments.  The proceeds of the loan will finance the rehabilitation of the water supply  system and wastewater collection infrastructure serving the region of Stara  Zagora, jointly with investment grants from the EU "Operational Programme  Environment" 2014-2020 (the "Project").  The main objectives of the Project are: (a) to help the Company achieve  compliance with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive in all  agglomerations of more than 10,000 people serviced by the Company and (b)  to improve the efficiency of water supply services, reduce the share of  non-revenue water and fulfil the requirements of the EU Drinking Water  Directive.
InecoBank Equity Investment The project is for an equity investment of AMD 9.8 billion (EUR 18.4 million  equivalent as of 11 Dec 2015) for the subscription to the newly issued shares  of InecoBank CJSC, a leading MSME and retail bank in Armenia. As a result of  the investment, EBRD will acquire a 22.7% stake of the bank's capital and  voting rights. The Project will support the bank in financing the acquisition  of ProCredit Bank Armenia and strengthening capitalisation of the combined bank  for its planned medium-term growth.  The project will facilitate the creation of a leading MSME lender in Armenia,  whilst providing a platform for further consolidation in the fragmented  Armenian banking sector.
SOPC Energy Efficiency &amp;amp; Upgrade Program Provision of an up to USD 200 million loan to the Suez Oil Processing Company  (SOPC) to finance a package of energy efficiency investments  and other  refurbishments and installations at the Suez refinery. In particular, the  Project will focus on the installation of a New Vapour Recovery Unit  (VRU), the refurbishment of the old coker units and a number of energy  efficiency investments identified to improve operational performance,  environmental footprint and utilisation rate of the refurbishment of the old  coker unit and a number of energy efficiency investments identified to improve  operational performance, environmental footprint and utilisation rate of the  refinery.  Provision of an additional USD 50 million loan to SOPC to finance the  implementation of a new Asphalt Unit at the refinery so as to complete its  upgrade programme.  The Project aims to alleviate some of SOPC's inefficiencies. It will enable  SOPC to produce middle distillates in line with Euro 5 specifications, which  have historically been imported thereby catering better for growing and  shifting demand patterns in the country. Energy efficiency investments will  lead to positive environmental benefits with greenhouse gas emissions savings  estimated around 295 kt CO2 per year thereby enabling SOPC to optimize  utilization rates and improve operational performance.
500 Istanbul Fund II An equity investment of up to EUR 5 million in favour of the the venture  capital fund 500 Startups Istanbul Fund II (the "Fund") targeting early-stage  technology driven companies in Türkiye and in Central and Eastern Europe. The  project will form part of the Bank's Early-Stage Innovation Facility ("ESIF"),  a EUR 100 million facility through which the EBRD selectively invests in  commercially-oriented early-stage venture capital funds.  The Fund will make equity and quasi-equity investments in early-stage  technology driven companies in Türkiye and in Central and Eastern Europe  ("CEE"), collectively the "Target Region".
Toplana Zenica GET Project The Bank will provide a long term senior loan of EUR 41 million to joint  venture Toplana Zenica d.o.o. for the construction of a new Combined Heat &amp;amp;  Power Plant (CHP). The project will transfer the production of steam and blast  air for ArcelorMittal Zenica's steelworks and the production of district  heating water for the City of Zenica, from currently ArcelorMittal Zenica to a  modern CHP owned by the Borrower. The Project will entail the replacement of  all outdated, coal-based steam generators with modern units fully using  recovery gases from the steelworks and natural gas (as back up).  The proposed project will replace and modernise the existing CHP and provide  sustainable source of power and heat for the City of Zenica and Arcelor Mittal  Zenica, and will substitute the use of coal with the use of process gases from  the steelworks as fuel, and as a result achieve substantial reduction in CO2  emissions, as well as improvement in dust, NOx and SO2 emissions. The Project  will also significantly improve the reliability of district heating supply to  the City.
Universal Bank MSME Loan The provision of a senior loan of up to US$ 2 million equivalent in the local  currency (MSME loan) in favour of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank "Universal  Bank" to support private micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in  Uzbekistan. The loan will be accompanied by Technical Cooperation funds.  The MSME loan will allow Universal Bank to diversify its funding base and  expand lending to private MSMEs with a focus on attracting new clients and  reaching borrowers located outside the capital city of Tashkent.
Arctic Paper Project The EBRD is providing a long-term loan of up to EUR 30 million to Arctic Paper  S.A. (the "Company" or "Arctic Paper"), one of the leading European producers  of bulky book paper and high-quality graphic paper headquartered and managed  out of Poland and production plants located in Poland and Sweden.  EBRD loan will be used by the Company to finance investments into resource and  operating efficiency improvements as well as capacity expansion in Poland.  These will lead to increased competitiveness of Arctic Paper in the European  graphic paper market.  In addition the operation will support restructuring of the balance sheet of  the Company through extension of maturities of the existing short-term debt as  part of a wider restructuring package alongside commercial banks and a bond  programme.
Regional SME CSP - Banka per Biznes II Provision of a senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 5.0mln to be made available  in a single tranche to Banka per Biznes ("BpB") 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 out in  the Policy Statement for the Regional SME CSP. Support to SMEs is tailored as a  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.
Lantmannen Ukraine Provision of a senior long-term loan ("loan") of EUR 3m to PrJSC Lantmannen Axa  (the "borrower", "company"), a breakfast cereal producer in Ukraine.  The loan is a stand-by working capital facility, which will be used in cases of  liquidity needs for working capital purposes (the "project").
Kazakhstan  Women in Business  II - Bank CenterCredit V The provision of a 3-year senior loan in the amount of up to USD 50 million in  KZT equivalent to Bank CenterCredit JSC ("BCC") under the Kazakhstan Women in  Business Programme II ("KazWiB II", OpId 53696). The financing will be used for  on-lending to eligible women-led private micro, small and medium sized  enterprises (MSMEs) in Kazakhstan.  The aim of the loan is to promote women's entrepreneurship and access to  finance, and more broadly women's participation in business, through the  development of a strong Women in Business SME sector in Kazakhstan, by  facilitating access to finance and advice for women-led MSMEs.The loan will be  complemented by the enhancement of sustainable credit mechanisms targeted at  women-led MSMEs through technical assistance at the KazWiB II level; and  technical support for women-led MSMEs in accessing know-how, business  development tools and networking opportunities.
Gori Wind Power Plant The EBRD is extending up to USD 24 million senior loan under the Bank's A/B  loan structure to finance construction of the 20MW Wind Power Plant in the Gori  municipality of the Shida Kartli region in central Georgia. The loan is  expected to be syndicated.  As the Bankis first engagement in wind power generation in the Caucasus region,  the Project will support the Government strategy to foster low carbon  generation and cover the countryis seasonal winter demand.
Dunya Senior Loan The EBRD and commercial co-lenders are providing an up to TRY 120 million  syndicated secured long-term loan to Turkasset Varlik Yonetim A.S., the largest  non-performing loan (NPL) asset manager in Turkey.  The operation will support Turkasset in further expanding its NPL purchases  from financial institutions in Turkey and will enable the company to lengthen  the maturity profile of its funding and to diversify its investor base.
Szymankowo Windfarm Provision of a senior long-term loan to finance the development, construction  and operation of the 38 MW Szymankowo wind farm in northern Poland (the  "Project"). The Project has been developed by Polenergia Farma Wiatrowa  Szymankowo Sp. z o.o.  ("Developer"). Construction works are expected to be  completed in 2021.   The loan is to be made available to Polenergia Farma Wiatrowa Szymankowo Sp.  z o. o. (the "Borrower"), established to develop, construct and operate the  Szymankowo wind farm. The Borrower is owned by Polenergia S.A. (the "Sponsor").  The Project will contribute to climate mitigation by increasing the share of  renewable energy generation in Poland and add 38 MW wind generation capacity to  the national energy system. This is expected to generate ca 85 thousand tonnes  of CO2 emission savings per annum. In addition, the Project will strengthen the  private sector's role in the renewable energy sector in Poland.
Project Chopin The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested in senior  unsecured PLN denominated bonds with 6 years maturity, issued by Cyfrowy Polsat  S.A., a leading Polish telecommunications and media company.  Null Value
Loan to Unicredit for Go Digital Pilot in BiH Provision of a senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 10m to UniCredit Bank dd  ("UCB") under the Go Digital Pilot in Bosnia and Herzegovina programme (the  "Programme").  The entire Programme is supported with donor funds in the  total amount of EUR 9m from the European Union.  The Project supports the aim of the Programme to: (i) improve SMEs' access to  finance in order to invest additional resources to introduce EU standards  through the provision of financing and investment incentives; (ii) pilot an  approach to supporting SMEs that invest in automation and digitalisation with  minimum 60% of funding to be invested in automation and digitalisation  investments and minimum 10% of funding to be invested in only digital  investments, (iii) support transition to a green economy ("GET technologies"),  by targeting a GET-eligible share of at least 60%, and (iv) increase the  awareness and knowledge of SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina ("BiH") through the  Advice for Small Business services ("ASB") with a focus on automation and  digitalisation projects.
Bakuriani Municipal Services Project Extension of a sovereign loan of up to EUR 5 million to Georgia for the benefit  of Bakuriani to expand the fleet of specialised vehicles and machinery aimed at  improving the quality of the municipal services. The proceeds of the loan will  also finance up to 10 units of buses.  The proposed investment will improve the quality of municipal services and  safety measures in Bakuriani. The Project envisages procurement of modern buses  for passenger transportation as well as equipment for solid waste management  and specialised municipal works.