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Velka Pecka (Rohlik) An equity investment of EUR 35m in favour of Rohlik Group a.s. (the "Company"),  a company operating the leading online grocery retailer in the Czech Republic -  Rohlik - and also present in Hungary, Austria and Germany.  The Bank's investment includes i) EUR 30m initial purchase of shares in the  Company which is part of a ca. EUR 185m fundraising round to support scaling-up  of its existing operations in Hungary, Austria, and its international expansion  to Romania, Germany and potentially other countries where the EBRD operates and  ii) EUR 5m follow-on equity investment as part of an additional EUR 100m  capital increase, which will be utilised to finance further expansion to  international markets. The company provided the Bank with a commitment to  invest in Hungary, Romania and other EBRD countries of operations.
Unicredit Leasing Serbia - SME Provision of a senior loan in the amount of up to EUR 30 million, under the  Financial Intermediaries Framework SME ("FIF" or the "Programme"), to Unicredit  Leasing Serbia ("UCL"). The loan will be fully guaranteed by Unicredit Bank  Serbia ("UCB").  The proceeds of the Bank's investment will be used for providing leases to  small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Serbia, in accordance with the  FIF-SME Policy Statement. At least 30% of the investments will be in line with  the Green Economy Transition ("GET") criteria.
Garanti Leasing Romania Loan IV Provision of a senior unsecured loan to Garanti Leasing Romania in the amount  of up to EUR 10 million for on-lending to local micro, small and medium-sized  enterprises (MSMEs) in Romania under the Financial Intermediaries Framework  (FIF).  The proceeds of the loan will be used to finance local micro, small and  medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to ensure their uninterrupted access to  finance as the economy continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. At  least 30% of the proceeds will be directed to finance Green Economy Transition  (GET) eligible investments.
Arcelik Green Loan The provision of €150 million long-term loan consisting of (i) €83 million of  Green Facility and (ii) €67 million of Investment Facility, to Arcelik A.S., a  Turkish company engaged in production, sales and aftersales services of  consumer durable goods and consumer electronics, to finance the company's  investment programme that includes (i) green investments under the Company's  Green Financing Framework , (ii) new production line and (iii) other  modernisation and health and safety investments at the company's manufacturing  units in Turkey.  The proceeds of the financing will be used by the company to support the  investment programme at its manufacturing facilities in Turkey over the perios  of 3 years.  The Green Facility will finance Arcelik's green investments under its GFF  across its production facilities in Turkey. The Investment Facility will  finance (i) modernisation investments in Eskisehir Refrigerator Plant, (ii) new  production line in Eskisehir Refrigerator Plant, (iii) modernisation, health  and safety, and other investments in Bolu Cooking Appliances Plant.  The Project is in line with the EBRD's Strategy for Turkey as it supports the  energy and resource efficiency improvements and supports inclusion priorities.  The Project is also aligned with the EBRD's Green Economy Transition Approach  given its contribution to climate change mitigation and other environmental  goals as well as promotion of international green capital markets standards and  novel green financing instruments.
Schwarz Sustainable Retail Regional Expansion Provision of EUR 100m senior loan to German retail chain, Schwarz Group  (Schwarz, or the Group). The proceeds of the loan will be used to support  expansion of Lidl format stores in Serbia.  Null Value
Ipak Yuli Bank Project The provision of a US$ 15 million (€ 12.7 million) senior loan under the  Resilience Framework to Ipak Yuli Bank, one of the largest private banks in  Uzbekistan and an active EBRD partner in financing private sector businesses  via MSME and GEFF loan facilities, TFP and RSF.  This project was approved in the context 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.  Support from the EBRD through additional funding under the Resilience Framework  will facilitate the partner to continue lending, maintain the existing loan  portfolio and support the clients with new financing in this difficult  environment. The new funding from the EBRD in the current circumstances should  also provide additonal comfort to other lenders willing to support the bank.
FRV/Empire Al Mafraq Solar PV Project A senior secured loan of up to USD 35.5million to finance the construction of a  50 MW solar photovoltaic plant located within the King Hussein Bin Talal  Development Area near the city of Al Mafraq in Mafraq Governorate, 80 km north  of Amman in Jordan. The Project will be one of the first utility-scale solar  plants of this size in Jordan and will support the country in increasing its  renewable energy capacity and reducing its reliance on costly hydrocarbon  imports.  Project rationale stems from Jordan's strategy to procure cost-effective,  indigenous energy supplies to mitigate its energy crisis. As part of the  government's second round of direct proposals for solar ("Round 2"), the  Project represents an important part of its ambitious programme to generate 10%  of Jordan's electricity demand from renewables by 2020.
Elikonos 2 Greek Growth Fund An equity commitment of up to EUR 10 million in favour of Elikonos 2 SCA SICAR  (the "Fund").  The Fund will seek to make equity, quasi-equity and equity related investments  in small- and medium-sized enterprises in Greece, with the objective of  achieving long-term capital growth.
SWIFT Iasi sub-project Loan of up to EUR 25 million to Apavital Iasi, the regional water operator in  Iasi County and neighbouring localities.  The proceeds of the loan will be used to co-finance alongside EU Cohesion  Funds an extension and modernisation of the company's water and wastewater  infrastructure and services. The EU investment grants are being made available  under the EU Large Infrastructure Operational Programme.  The project will enable Apavital to bring their water and wastewater services  in line with EU environmental standards by co-financing the extension and  rehabilitation of the company's water and wastewater network alongside the EU.
KITKA Wind Farm Provision of a senior long-term loan to finance the construction of a 32.4MW  KITKA wind farm located in the Kamenica Municipality in Eastern Kosovo (the  "Project"), the first wind farm in the country. The project will be implemented  by Air Energy SH.P.K., a special purpose vehicle established for the purpose of  the project and fully-owned by Guris Insaat ve Muhendislik A.S, a company which  is part of the Turkish engineering and construction conglomerate Guris Group.  The project will contribute to climate mitigation by increasing the share of  renewable energy generation in Kosovo and add 32.4 MW of wind generation  capacity to the national energy system. The project will be the first wind  farm  in Kosovo, which is otherwise largely reliant on coal-fired power  generation.
Garanti Leasing Romania Loan III This project was approved in the context 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.  Provision of a senior unsecured loan to Garanti Leasing Romania in the amount  of up to EUR 5 million for on-lending to local small and medium-sized  enterprises (SMEs) in Romania under the Financial Intermediaries Framework  (FIF).  Proceeds will be used to finance leases to domestic SMEs, in accordance to the  objectives of FIF with an emphasis on enterprises located outside the Romanian  capital Bucharest.
Regional - Morocco Value Chain - BCP 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 facility 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.
Raiffeisen Leasing Croatia II Provision of a senior unsecured loan to Raiffeisen Leasing in Croatia ("RLC")  in the amount of up to EUR 25 million for on-lending to local small and  medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs") in Croatia under the Financial Intermediary  Framework ("FIF"). This project is prepraed in the context of the Bank's  response to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The proceeds of the loan will be used to finance local micro, small and  medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) lessees to ensure their uninterrupted access  to finance following the economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Regional - Tajikistan - Imon Provision of a senior loan of up to US$ 3.0 million to Imon International under  the Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) for Tajikistan. The proceeds of the  loan will be used to finance investments in climate change mitigation and  adaptation technologies by local individuals, small businesses (SMEs) and  corporates.  The project objective is to support the expansion of Imon's product offerings  with green lending products, helping to build a green economy in Tajikistan by  facilitating the accelerated market penetration of climate technologies.
Imon MSME Loan Project The provision of a senior local currency loan under the Financial  Intermediaries Framework (FIF) in the total amount of up to US$ 2m.  The proceeds of the loan will be on-lent to local private MSMEs in accordance  with the requirements of the FIF Policy Statement.
Energean Oil and Gas S.A Loan II The EBRD is providing up to USD 20 million subordinated loan to Energean Oil  and Gas S.A, a Greek oil company, to finance exploration and appraisal at the  fields for which the Company holds licenses in Greece. This includes two  onshore blocks - Ioannina and Aitoloakarnania plus two offshore blocks -  Katakolo and Prinos.  Support the development of the only private upstream oil and gas company  producing in Greece and cooperate with the Greek government in providing  assistance for improving the environmental and safety regulations and  guidelines for the industry.
Procredit Bank Serbia - SME III The provision of long-term debt financing to ProCredit Bank AD Belgrade  (ProCredit Bank) for on-lending to small agricultural producers and small and  medium enterprises (SMEs) in Serbia.  Contribution to the expansion of lending to private businesses through working  capital lines and investment loans to SMEs, including enterprises operating in  economically less developed regions of the country.
Synthetic balance sheet securitisation Greece Investment of EUR 10 million in credit linked notes, issued by Aurora SME I  Designated Activity Company (the "Issuer"), covering the credit risk of the  mezzanine tranche in a synthetic balance sheet securitisation of a performing  SME and corporate loans portfolio, originated by Alpha Bank S.A., a commercial  bank incorporated in Greece (the "Originator" or "Alpha").  The project boosts the resilience of a systemic bank in Greece, by allowing  Alpha Bank to achieve a risk-weighted assets' relief and optimise its  regulatory capital requirements. Furthermore, the EBRD promotes resource  efficiency in the country by requiring Alpha Bank to allocate funds in the  amount of 1.5 times of EBRD's subscription to finance green investments in  renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Ayla Oasis Regeneration Project Aqaba The EBRD is providing a senior loan of up to USD 60 million to support the  development and operation of the first phase of the Ayla Village, part of the  wider Ayla Oasis regeneration project, a masterplan-led regeneration located in  the immediate vicinity of the border between Jordan and Israel on the western  edge of the city of Aqaba (the "Project").  The Ayla Oasis regeneration project was initiated through a private-public  partnership between the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority ("ASEZA") and the  private investors, ASTRA Group, with the ultimate goal of regenerating and  repositioning Aqaba into a prime tourist destination on the Red Sea. The  Project is aiming to develop a mix of commercial and residential infrastructure  that will serve tourists as well as the needs of the local population.  The Project has been designed with the aim of taking sustainability to the  next level, including a cutting edge design which allows for numerous phases of  the project to be powered by solar energy produced on site, an innovative  approach to water efficiency and grey water recycling, and the implementation  of best international practices in construction and asset management. The  proceeds of the loan will be used to finance the first phase of the Ayla  Village comprising of the public promenade and Souk area, retail and  entertainment space that will serve as the vibrant social hub of the Project,  as well as two hotels and residential units which will be offered for rent and  aimed at Jordanian and international tourists visiting Aqaba. Ayla Village is  designed as an innovative new meeting place for visitors and Aqaba residents in  the heart of the regeneration scheme and will operate as a footfall generator,  crucial in producing economically, environmentally and socially sustainable  results for Aqaba as a new regional tourist hub. The Project is expected to be  completed in 2018.  The objectives of the Project are to:    * Support the development of Aqaba into a leading tourist destination and  create synergies with the world heritage sites of Petra and Wadi Rum, which are  within a two hour drive, thus extending the average length of stay of tourists  in Jordan.   * Help provide access to training and offer career placement opportunities in  the hospitality sector to youth, including young women, in the area.   * Support the use of sustainable climate resilience technologies in the built  environment and the transfer of skills and know-how to the Jordanian workforce,  both during construction and, as envisaged, during the operational stages of  the Project.
InvesCore NBFI: MSME Loan I Provision of a senior loan under the Financial Intermediaries Framework  ("FIF"), in the total amount of up to USD 5 million equivalent to be disbursed  in local currency (LCY) in two equal tranches of USD 2.5 million each, with the  second tranche to be provided on an uncommitted basis.  Null Value
Turkiye: Disaster Response Framework - Isbank A senior unsecured loan of up to USD 109 million to Türkiye Is Bankasi A.S.  ("Isbank") under Window 1 of the Türkiye-Disaster Response Framework ("DRF" or  "Framework"), a framework for Turkish banks to support livelihoods, jobs and  human capital in the South-Eastern provinces of Türkiye, affected by the  February 6, 2023 earthquakes. The EBRD proceeds will be channeled through  Isbank to support eligible private businesses and individuals directly impacted  by the disaster, with an aim to address the most immediate funding needs of the  local population in the affected cities.  The Framework constitutes the first and immediate phase of EBRD's emergency  crisis response to the devastating earthquakes in South-Eastern Türkiye. It  will channel EBRD funding via the Bank's existing partner banks in Türkiye to  support individuals and businesses directly affected by the disaster. As such,  the Framework reflects the goals of the EBRD's Equality of Opportunity Strategy  2021-2025 ("EOS") which recognizes that shocks and crises, including natural  disasters, have the potential to entrench and exacerbate existing inequality of  opportunity, therefore requiring the EBRD to mitigate the impacts of such  events on livelihoods and human capital.
Banca Intesa - GEFF II Provision of a senior unsecured loan of up to RSD 585 million (€5 million  equivalent) to BIB for on-lending to the residential sector in Serbia. The loan  is envisaged under the Western Balkans Green Economy Financing Facility II ("WB  GEFF II"). This will be the first WB GEFF II loan to BIB and will enable the  bank to promote green economy investments in the country further.  The loan will support investments in high-performance green technologies,  materials and solutions undertaken in privately-owned residential dwellings or  buildings. 100 per cent of the use of the proceeds will be related to Green  Economy Transition ("GET") investments.
Kernel Grain Working Capital Provision of up to US$ 80 million in the form of a participation in a  syndicated senior secured revolving credit facility to finance working capital  needs of Kernel Group. Working capital financing is associated with the  procurement, storage, transportation of grains and export sale.  Provision of stable working capital financing for the Group's activities in  Ukraine.
Avallon MBO Fund III An equity investment in Avallon MBO Fund III RAIF (the "Fund"), a private  equity fund primarily investing in small and medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs")  in Poland.  The Fund will seek to achieve long-term capital growth by making equity and  quasi-equity investments in SMEs. The Fund will seek to acquire controlling  interests in SMEs, empowering managers and building leading regional  enterprises.
United Metals Company Provision of a USD 25 million two-year working capital loan (the "Loan") to  United Metals Company (the "Borrower" or the "Company") to support the  Company's working capital needs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.  Support the working capital requirements of the Borrower. Pandemic-related  supply disruptions had contributed to soaring copper prices, including copper  cathodes - the Borrower's key production input, during the second half of 2020  and continuing into 2021. The Loan will enhance the Company's financial  resilience to withstand the potential negative implications of the COVID-19  pandemic through providing funding to source raw materials.
Kashkadarya Wastewater Project The provision of a sovereign loan of up to US$ 60 million (€53.5 million) to  the Republic of Uzbekistan for the benefit of the Limited Liability Company  Kashkadarya Suv Ta'minoti, formerly known as the State Unitary Enterprise  Kashkadarya Suvokova (the "Company") to finance the rehabilitation of  Kashkadarya Oblast's wastewater infrastructure (the "Project").  The Project is expected to increase the number of people connected to the  wastewater network by 50,000, and the volume of wastewater treated to EU  standards by 13.7 million m3 per year.
MREK Privatisation and Transformation A senior loan of up to KZT 14 billion (equivalent to EUR 35 million) to support  business transformation and development of Mangistauskaya Regional Distribution  Company (MREK) following its privatisation by Kazakhstan Utility Systems (KKS),  a private power utility in Kazakhstan.  The project will support the modernisation and energy efficiency improvements  of distribution networks, including the installation of modern automatic  control systems and smart meters. Proceeds of the loan will be used to cover  the planned investment programme of newly-acquired MREK alongside a number of  retroactively financed capital expenditures.
Raiffeisen Bank Albania Senior Preferred Loan Provision of a EUR 50 million senior preferred unsecured loan to Raiffeisen  Bank Albania SHA ("RBAL"). The loan will have three tranches of up to EUR 20  million (Tranche A), EUR 10 million (Tranche B) and EUR 20 million (Tranche C).  The EBRD loan is expected to mobilise additional senior preferred unsecured  funding from an international investor.  The proposed Project aims to support the resilience and regulatory compliance  of RBAL, a local systemic bank in Albania. The loan will also facilitate RBAL's  expansion of lending to private small and medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs"),  including to businesses operating in less economically developed regions of the  country. The bank will aim to allocate 20% of the proceeds to GET-eligible  projects.
Erste&amp;amp;Steiermarkische bank d.d. Bond The EBRD invested EUR 80 million (20% of the issuance amount) in a senior  preferred bond issued by Erste&amp;amp;Steiermarkische bank d.d. ("ESB"), a part of an  issuance of EUR 400 million listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. This is the  first bond issued by ESB on the international market.  The project supports the resilience and regulatory compliance of the third  largest bank in Croatia and contributes to the development of the local capital  market. The project also supports the Green Economy Transition-approach with at  least 80% allocation of EBRD investment in GET-eligible sub-projects.
VB Investment Project The EBRD is to increase its stake in Victoriabank, Moldova's third-largest  lender. While currently the owner of a 15.06 per cent-stake, the EBRD has  applied for and received regulatory approval to acquire up to 50 per cent of  the shares of Victoriabank. However, the EBRD has not yet determined the exact  amount of its proposed increased stake, which will depend on market  developments.  Null Value
Raiffeisen Bank Green Bond The EBRD invested RON 53 million (ca. EUR 10.8 million) in a senior preferred  green bond issuance of RON 400.6 million by Raiffeisen Bank S.A., a commercial  bank incorporated in Romania, in May 2021. This is the first senior preferred  instrument issued by Raiffeisen Bank, and the first green bond issued by a  commercial bank in Romania, making it a pioneer issuance linked  to  environmental, social and corporate governance in the Central and Eastern  Europe. The bond has a 5-year maturity, with a call option after the fourth  year, and is expected to be listed on the Luxembourg and the Bucharest Stock  Exchanges in 2021. 100 percent of the proceeds of the green bond will be used  for eligible projects in line with Raiffeisen Bank green bond framework.  The project contributes to the resilience of a systemic bank in Romania,  facilitates capital market development in the country, supports the first ever  green bond framework launched by a Romanian bank, that is aligned with the  Green Bond Principles of the International Capital Market Association, and  helps to deliver the EBRD's green agenda in the country and national green  economy priorities.
Kom Ombo EBL Project Provision of a senior debt financing of up to USD 40 million, in addition to an  equity bridge loan of up to USD 14 million, to finance the construction and  development of a 200 MW solar PV project located in Kom Ombo, Egypt. The  Project will be one of the largest privately developed utility scale solar  plants in Egypt and will support the country in increasing its renewable energy  capacity.  The Project will further promote private sector participation in the Egyptian  power sector and increase the share of renewable energy in the energy mix in  line with the nationally declared targets. The Project is expected to further  improve the environmental characteristics of Egypt's power sector by reducing  emissions of local pollutants and CO2, as well as water consumption.