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Tele-Fonika Kable The EBRD is providing a senior secured loan to Tele-Fonika Kable S.A. (the  'Company' or 'TFK'), the largest cable and wire producer in Central and Eastern  Europe with headquarters in Poland. The loan will be used for the refinancing  of the existing debt and for the financing of planned investments in innovative  cable solutions and related R&amp;amp;D.  The proceeds of EBRD's financing will enable completion of the comprehensive  financial and operational restructuring programme required for continuation of  the operational excellence strategy and further development of innovative  products.
Genesis Private Equity Fund IV An equity investment of up to EUR 15.2 million in favour of Genesis Private  Equity Fund IV (the "fund").  The fund seeks to generate long-term capital gains from equity and  equity-related investments in small to mid-cap companies primarily in the Czech  Republic and the Slovak Republic.
Coast Glide 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  selected food retail chains in Croatia and future investments.  The loan will support the Company in its expansion efforts as well as expected  further efficiency and profitability improvements.,
NAK Emergency Gas Finance Up to EUR 300 million revolving credit facility to National Joint Stock Company  "Naftogaz of Ukraine" (the "Company", or "NAK") to finance emergency gas  supply. The proposed transaction will be a part of EUR 1.0 billion package  needed to buy up to one billion cubic metres of gas. The loan will be backed by  the Ukraine's sovereign guarantee. In addition, EBRD shareholders will  guarantee up to 66% (EUR 200 million) of the loan.  The strategic importance of the transaction is driven by the energy security  objective to ensure uninterrupted gas supply in Ukraine. This is essential to  safeguard basic needs and economic livelihoods of local population, industrial  industries and utilities affected by the war.
EaP SMEC - Armeconombank Provision of a senior unsecured loan to Armeconombank of up to EUR 5 million  for financing of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) under  the SME Competitiveness Programme in Eastern Partnership countries of the EU  (EAP) ("SME Competitiveness Programme").  The proceeds of the Bank's investment will be on-lent by Armeconombank in line  with the SME Competitiveness Programme's policy statement to private sector  sub-borrowers in order to upgrade their technologies and equipment to EU  standards including for investments promoting sustainable and green  technologies, thereby enhancing businesses' competitiveness.
Western Balkans GEFF II - ProCredit Bank BiH Provision of a senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 2.0 million to be provided in  two tranches (a first tranche of EUR 1.0 million and a second tranche of EUR  1.0 million) under the Western Balkans Green Economy Financing Facility II. The  second tranche will be uncommitted and its commitment will be in the EBRD's  sole discretion. The loan will be fully guaranteed by ProCredit Holding AG &amp;amp;  Co. KGaA, the sole shareholder of ProCredit Bank dd BiH.  This project will contribute to the objectives of WB GEFF II, supporting the  Green and Competitive transition qualities.
Benefit Inclusion Provision of a long term senior loan of up to PLN 115 million (EUR 25 million)  in favour of Benefit Systems S.A. ("Benefit", "Company"), a joint-stock company  domiciled in Poland, to finance (i) development of the new "MultiLife" platform  and inclusion initiatives targeting increased physical activities; (ii) both  organic and M&amp;amp;A driven expansion programme; and (iii) Green Economy Transition  (GET) eligible investments.  The proposed facility will support Benefit's mission to promote active  lifestyle among all groups of society, especially among elderly and disabled  people, as well as increase society's awareness of physical activities, healthy  nutrition and ways to support mental wellbeing at any point in life.
EaP  Women in Business  III - ACBA Bank Senior unsecured loan in the amount of up to USD 4 million to ACBA Bank for  on-lending to women-led MSMEs under the Women in Business (WiB) Programme in  the Eastern Partnership countries.  The proposed loan will promote further women's entrepreneurship and women's  participation in business facilitating access to finance, know-how and advice.  It will further strengthen ACBA`s customer base and further support and  encourage developing new products in the local banking sector with specific  focus on women-led SMEs and growth of medium and long-term financing.
El Taamir for Securitization Company A participation of up EGP 1.5 billion (EUR 83 million equivalent) in two  securitised local currency bond issuances (the "Issuances"), in the total  amount of EGP 10 billion, in favour of the El Taamir for Securitization Company  ("El Taamir", and the "Issuer").  The Issuer, an SPV established by the New Urban Communities Authority (the  "Sponsor", "NUCA"), purchased receivables from the Sponsor, and the proceeds of  the Issuance will be used to refinance existing short-term loans of NUCA  advanced by commercial lenders under a bridge facility.  The transaction enables the use of the Short Term Debt Instrument (STDI)  developed through a TC project between the Egyptian Financial Regulatory  Authority and EBRD in the domestic debt capital market for the first time and  supports the Egyptian debt capital market in terms of liquidity and transaction  volume.  The transaction will allow NUCA to restructure its balance sheet and  strengthen its financial capacity.  The Bank's participation will help to build the necessary institutional  capacity and procedures to develop a sustainable and efficient infrastructure  Asset Management and Investment Plan for NUCA.
Samruk-Energy transformation loan A multicurrency loan of the amount of up to EUR 150 million equivalent to JSC  Samruk-Energy, a state owned power utility, to support the company in the  privatisation process as part of Samruk-Kazyna Transformation and Privatization  strategy. The loan proceeds will be used towards balance sheet restructuring.  The proposed operation will allow the Bank to support the existing client on  its path to privatization.  The Bank is expected to contribute to the company's  transformation program ahead of the asset spin-off and public listing through  consultation, particularly in the area of corporate governance.  Overall, the operation should have a strong demonstration effect of  successful restructuring through privatization and transformation.
Kulob Water and Wastewater Project Provision of a sovereign loan of up to EUR 7.5 million to the Republic of  Tajikistan. The loan will be on-lent to the state enterprise Kulob Water and  Wastewater Services, wholly owned by the state unitary enterprise Khojagii  Manziliyu Kommunali.  The sovereign loan will have two tranches: Tranche I (committed) of up to EUR  3 million to finance the rehabilitation of the water network and pump stations,  and Tranche II (uncommitted) of up to EUR 4.5 million to finance the  rehabilitation and modernisation of the wastewater treatment plant. Tranche I  will be co-financed by a capital grant of up to EUR 3 million, Tranche II will  be co-financed by a capital grant of up to EUR 4.5 million. Both grants are to  be sourced from an international donor or the EBRD Shareholder Special Fund  (the "SSF")  The project will improve water supply and wastewater services in the city of  Kulob.
Regional - Jordan - Bank Al Etihad Provision of a senior unsecured loan to Bank Al Etihad of up to USD 10 million,  under the GCF-GEFF Jordan regional Programme, of which up to USD 500,000 is  expected to be co-financed by the Green Climate Fund ("GCF") under the same  conditions.  Project objectives:The EBRD loan will enable Bank Al Etihad to support  on-lending to eligible private sector commercial sub-borrowers for investments  in high performance technologies and services supporting green economy  transition. It will help BAE deepen its product offering, and hence expand its  market share in SME and retail segments, where the bank is looking to grow  further in the medium term.  The project will also help develop the internal  capacity of BAE and its leasing subsidiary Etihad Leasing in financing GET  projects and identifying and funding advanced systems. BAE and its leasing  subsidiary will receive the Bank's know-how and toolkit to help them design and  implement the necessary procedures to originate and finance climate change  mitigation and adaptation projects.
Titan 2021 Eurobond The EBRD has subscribed the amount of EUR 15 million to the EUR 300 million  5NCL Eurobond maturing in June-2021 issued by Titan Global Finance Plc, a  finance arm of Titan Cement Company SA.  The EBRD Bond proceeds will be used to improve the energy efficiency and  environmental performance at a number of Titan's cement plants in Greece and  Egypt.
Raiffeisen Leasing Belarus SME Line III Provision of a senior loan in the amount of up to €15 million to Raiffeisen  Leasing Belarus, a joint limited liability company incorporated in Belarus, for  making leases to local private micro, small and medium enterprises ("MSMEs").  The Project will enable Raiffeisen Leasing Belarus to diversify its funding  sources and expand leasing operations with private MSMEs in Belarus.  The Project will further support the strengthening and diversification of the  private sector of the economy in Belarus, contributing to the development of  the domestic leasing market through engagement with a leading leasing company  and fostering a more stable financial environment.
Serbian Railways Corridor X - I The EBRD is considering reallocation of an existing sovereign guaranteed loan  of EUR 100 million to JSC Serbian Railways (project number 41125), approved by  the Board on 1 September 2010.  The reallocation follows a decision by the  Government of Serbia to unbundle vertically integrated JSC Serbian Railways.   The existing loan is being restructured to reassign loan proceeds to the  operating companies established in August 2015 - EUR 36 million to  Infrastructure of Serbian Railways JSC (project number 48883) and EUR 64  million to Serbia Cargo JSC (project number 48406).  The sovereign guaranteed loan in the amount of EUR 64 million to Serbia Cargo  JSC will be provided by the EBRD to finance procurement of new electric  locomotives and refurbishment of locomotives in the existing fleet.  As part of the original project, the EBRD also finances a track renewal  programme along the Corridor X railway line in Serbia, which will be  implemented by Infrastructure of Serbian Railways JSC under related project  number 48883.  The project objectives focus on (i) the enhancement of the efficiency of  freight services on Serbian railway network, through improved service quality  and energy efficiency benefits offered by the new and refurbished rolling stock  and (ii) provision of assistance to the railway sector and the Government of  Serbia with the rail reform programme.
Western Balkans GEFF III - Sparkasse Bank AD Skopje Provision of a senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 1.5 million to be provided in  one tranche under the Western Balkans GEFF III - REpower Residential ("GEFF  III" or the "Programme").  The loan is intended to provide sub-loans to help finance investments in  high-performance energy efficiency technologies, materials and solutions  undertaken in or in relation to privately owned residential dwellings or  buildings, construction of Green Economy Transition ("GET") - eligible High  energy Performance Residential Buildings ("HPRB"s) and eligible Energy  Efficiency ("EE") and/or Renewable Energy ("RE") projects in the Public Sector.
Turkey Women in Business: QNB Finansbank II A senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 50 million (or USD equivalent) to QNB  Finansbank A.S, a commercial bank incorporated in Turkey, to provide financing  for women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to promote women  entrepreneurship in Turkey. QNB Finansbank is an existing partner bank under  the Turkey Women in Business programme. This is a second financing for QNB  Finansbank under the programme and builds on the company's successful track  record in on-lending funds to women-led private sector companies.  The facility is a sub-project under Turkey Women in Business Framework, which  is an integrated and dedicated programme in Turkey targeting women-led SMEs.  The ultimate goal of the facility is to promote women entrepreneurship and  access to finance and women's participation in business more broadly. This will  be achieved through the development of a stronger women-led SME sector in  Turkey by facilitating access to finance and advice for women-led SMEs.  The facility is supported by (i) technical cooperation programme to help QNB  Finansbank expand its financial product offering benefiting women-led  enterprises, (ii) a risk sharing mechanism to stimulate lending to this group  on a sustainable basis and will benefit from the synergies with (iii) the  Advice for Small Businesses, which is the grant-based component of  the programme as a whole.
EPS Restructuring EBRD investment will be conditioned upon an agreed plan for a comprehensive  program of reforms of the Company and of the sector which will have a  significant impact on the development, management and operational efficiency of  the power infrastructure in Serbia.  The loan proceeds will be used to restructure and refinance expensive short to  medium-term financial debt which EPS has entered into on an emergency basis  with commercial banks in order to alleviate the deteriorating cash situation  created by the unprecedented and catastrophic floods in Serbia in 2014. The  Bank expects to lengthen the tenors and provide terms more consistent with  EPS's operations.
Hystead Montenegro The provision of senior loans of up to EUR 59.67 million to Balfin MK Dooel,  Delta M CG and Preduzece Delta City 67 d.o.o. - borrowers, three limited  liability companies incorporated in FYR Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia  respectively. The borrowers are fully owned by Hystead Limited, UK and own  three retail and entertainment centres, Skopje City Mall, Delta City Podgorica  and Delta City Belgrade. The loan is a part of a larger financing package to  the borrowers by the EBRD and the IFC.  Please refer to the links below for the project summary documents of the  related projects in Serbia and FYR Macedonia:  [Add link to PSD for Serbia]  [Add link to PSD for FYR Macedonia]  Repayment of existing loans of the borrowers which will result in an improved  and more sustainable capital structure and financing upgrades and/or expansion  of the retail assets.
Osh Water II sub-project The EBRD is providing a sovereign loan of up to EUR 2.5 million to the Kyrgyz  Republic, to be transferred to Osh City for the benefit of the Osh Water  Company to finance wastewater and water supply system improvements.     It is expected that the European Investment Bank would provide an up to  EUR 2.25 million parallel loan and that an international donor would provide  EUR 4.75 million in the form of a grant to co-finance the project.   The  proceeds of the loans and the grant will focus on wastewater improvements as  well as water metering and water supply rehabilitation. The sub-project will  result in an improved level of wastewater and water supply services and  environmental improvements in the City.   This support will be extended under  the existing EBRD sovereign framework of up to EUR 20 million, established by  the Bank to co-finance with international donors priority water and wastewater  rehabilitation sub-projects across the Kyrgyz Republic.   The framework  envisages sovereign loans that would be transferred to the cities for the  benefit of the water companies involved and would address urgently needed water  and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation needs.   The overall objectives of  this sub-project are to: (a) rehabilitate the water supply and wastewater  improvements; and (b) improve financial and operational management.  Null Value
Fin Intermediaries FW Addiko Bank Serbia MSME Loan A senior loan of up to €10 million to Addiko Bank Serbia ('ABSe') for  on-lending to micro, small and medium enterprises ('MSMEs') in Serbia. The loan  proceeds will be on-lent to eligible sub-borrowers in line with the Policy  Statement for MSME lending.  Further improve access to finance for MSMEs and to support economic recovery in  Serbia.
Imkon Plus Expansion Provision of a senior secured long-term loan of up to US$10 million to Imkon  Plus LLC ("the Company"), a leading ice cream producer in Uzbekistan.  The EBRD funding will support expansion of the Company's distribution network  as well as the construction and operation of a cold storage and processing  facility for frozen fruit and vegetables.
QNB Finans Leasing SME Loan The provision of an MSME A/B loan of up to EUR 55 million equivalent to QNB  Finans Finansal Kiralama A.S. ("QNB Finans Leasing" or the "Company"), a  subsidiary of QNB Finansbank to finance MSMEs in Turkey.  The proceeds of the A/B loan will be used for on-lending to micro, small and  medium-sized businesses which have limited level of financial intermediation  and constrained access to long-term finance. The project will assist QNB Finans  Leasing to further diversify its funding base, while growing its leasing  portfolio to MSMEs across the country.
Khan Bank Full Recourse The EBRD is providing a financing package of up to USD 60 million to Khan Bank  in Mongolia.The Facility will comprise:  (i) a senior loan for on-lending to private micro, small and medium  enterprises ('MSMEs') with a Value Chain Finance ('VCF') component for up to  USD 30 million  (ii) an energy efficiency ('EE') loan of up to USD 10 million under Mongolian  Sustainable Energy Financing Facility ('MonSEFF') for financing sustainable  energy projects in the country  (iii) a Full Recourse Direct Risk Sharing Facility ('RSF') of up to USD 10  million for the provision of long-term financing to private local MSMEs and  (iv) an increase of trade finance limit of up to USD 10 million.  The operation will enable Khan Bank to expand its core business in Mongolia and  improve its funding structure.
RLF - Lviv Industrial Park JV Equity investment for an up to 35% stake in a joint venture (the "JV", the  "Company") with Dragon Capital Investment Limited ("DCI", the "Sponsor") with  the purpose of developing Lviv Industrial Park, a modern multi-phase  multi-tenant industrial park located at the borders of the city of Lviv,  Ukraine (the "Project"). EBRD's investment in Phase 1 will be up to USD 5.5m.  The total equity to be invested by EBRD in the Project through the JV will be  up to USD 24.5m (including Phase 1 and future phases).  The Project will enable the Sponsor to develop Lviv Industrial Park and hence  provide much needed industrial and logistics warehouse space in Western  Ukraine. This will help to expand access to vital services and products, which  are essential to sustain livelihoods in Ukraine and include food, health and  emergency services.
Chisinau Premier Energy Distribution Upgrade A secured senior loan of up to USD 30 million to ICS Premier Energy  Distribution S.A. ("Premier Energy", the "Company") to finance the Company's  2022-2025 investment programme. The overall investment programme for the period  of USD 60 million will be co-financed by a parallel loan from the European  Investment Bank ("EIB") for an equal amount.  The transaction is presented under the EBRD Green Cities Framework stemming  from Chisinau's Green City Action Plan (GCAP) that was completed and approved  by the City Council in May 2020.  The objective is to support Premier Energy with its 2022-2025 investment  programme focussed on the modernisation and upgrade of the electricity  distribution grid. The programme aims to strengthen the network, increase  energy efficiency, improve safety standards of the substations and modernise  the telecommunication infrastructure.
Foursan Capital Partners II The EBRD is making an equity commitment of up to USD 25 million to Foursan  Capital Partners II Limited Partnership. The Fund is targeting USD 200 million  of capital commitments.  The Fund will predominantly make minority equity investments into fast  growing medium-sized companies in Jordan.  The Bank's participation will help mobilise additional private sector  investment in the Fund.
MHP Corporate Support Loan The loan will be used to support the agricultural working capital needs of MHP  associated with the growing of grains and oilseeds and the processing of these  grains and oilseeds into raw material for fodder production. The capex  component of the loan will support the purchase of new agricultural equipment  for crop farming as well as oilseed processing activities after the launch of a  new soy processing plant.  EBRD financing would:  i) finance working capital needs for farming / fodder activities;  ii) finance and refinance capital expenditures related to agricultural  equipment and soy processing plant for MHP Group's agricultural farming  operations.
Kulob Solid Waste Sub-project A loan of up to USD 2 million to the municipal solid waste management utility.  The Republic of Tajikistan would provide a sovereign guarantee. This  sub-project is being financed as part of a wider EBRD programme to rehabilitate  solid waste management in Tajikistan, the Tajikistan Solid Waste Framework.  The EBRD will also seek an investment grant from international donor(s) of  USD 2 million to facilitate implementation of the sub-project which will  address urgently needed solid waste infrastructure rehabilitation needs.  The overall objectives of this sub-project are to: (a) rehabilitate the solid  waste infrastructure, which is outdated, and purchase necessary equipment; and  (b) improve financial and operational management of the municipal solid waste  company.
RS Energy Efficiency Fund Installation of energy efficiency ("EE") measures in up to 20 publicly-owned  buildings (schools and hospitals) in order to achieve reduction of energy  consumption and cost savings (the "Project"). The proposed measures include  thermal insulation of external walls, thermal insulation of roofs, replacement  of windows, installation of high-efficiency lighting and heating and  ventilating upgrades including replacement of inefficient and/or coal fired  boilers, cooling, ventilation and air conditioning. For each building selected  for the Project, an energy manager will be hired and trained to monitor the  energy performance of the refurbished buildings. The Project also includes  further development of an integrated EE information system and EE database for  monitoring energy consumption.  Achievement of a higher standard of heating and cooling, and thus, providing  better comfort to building users. The expected results include a reduction in  energy consumption by 30-50 per cent and a reduction of CO2 emissions.  Improvement of the EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating by at least two  classes (e.g. from E to C).  The Project is in line with EBRD Country Strategy for BiH 2017-2022  (BDSBH17-01(F)) which identified improving energy efficiency as one of the key  objectives. The Project is consistent with the Bank's Municipal and  Environmental ("MEI") Sector Strategy 2019-2024 (BDS19-069 (F)) which sets the  improvement of energy efficiency in public building as one of the priorities.  It is also fully in line with the Green Economy Transition ("GET") approach  2021-2025 (BDS20-082(F)).
Regional TFP: NBK-Egypt The EBRD is providing a financing package of up to USD 70 million to National  Bank of Kuwait- Egypt. The facility will comprise (i) a senior loan for  on-lending to private small and medium enterprises ('SMEs') for up to USD 50  million to be disbursed in two tranches; and (ii) up to USD 20 million trade  finance limit for guarantees and cash advances.  Null Value