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Regional SME CSP - CKB A senior unsecured loan up to EUR 3m (the "SMECSP Loan") in two tranches, first  tranche of EUR 1m and second tranche of EUR 2m, under the Western Balkans SME  Competitiveness Support Programme (SME-CSP).  The 2nd tranche is uncommitted  and its commitment will be at EBRD's sole discretion.  The Loan is envisaged to provide financing for on-lending to local SMEs for  investments to upgrade production facilities and comply with various EU  Directives in the field of environmental protection, workers' safety and  product quality and safety and become competitive. 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 proceeds will go towards financing GET-eligible investments.
Minsk Second Ring Road P80 The provision of debt financing for the reconstruction and widening of the  remaining 15 km long road section of the Minsk outer (second) ring road i road  section Sloboda i Papernya km 0.000 - km 14.770.  Contribution to economic development and operational efficiency from improved  road infrastructure and services. The Project will optimise the connectivity  around the capital between important industrial centres and tourist  destinations in Minsk oblast, including with the Minsk international airport,  and will provide a better link between the M2 and M3 motorways;  it will facilitate the flow of goods and people and will divert traffic  (especially transit traffic) away from the Minsk city centre.
Sonker Bunkering Company USD 100 million EBRD financing, consisting of a USD 72 million senior loan and  a USD 22 million mezzanine loan, to Sonker. Sonker is an Egyptian storage and  bunkering company operating at the Sokhna Port on the Red Sea. The EBRD  contribution will be part of a joint financing package with IFC and CIB for the  purpose of constructing and operating Bulk Liquids Terminal facilities for the  import and storage of gasoil, LPG, and LNG ('the Project').  The Project is crucial to Egypt¿s energy security, installing the necessary  infrastructure at the Sokhna Port to help Egypt meet its growing requirement  for gasoil, LPG, and natural gas imports.
Belgrade Water Project * Provision of a senior loan of up to EUR 13 million to the Public Utility  Company Belgrade Water and Sewerage (the "Company"), comprising 2 tranches: the  first tranche of up to EUR 8.5 million ("Tranche 1") commited on 2 April 2015,  and the second tranche of up to EUR 4.5 million ("Tranche 2") commited on 3  February 2016. The proceeds of Tranche 1 are being used to finance improvements  in the water supply system, more specifically for (i) construction of a dual  pipeline for transferring raw water from the Sava River to a water treatment  plant; (ii) removal of excess sedimentation from the natural water reservoir;  and (iii) construction of a pipeline for transferring water from the water  treatment plant to the water supply network. The proceeds of Tranche 2 would be  used for refurbishment of water treatment plan ("WTP") Jezero.   * Provision of additional EUR 1.5 million to support the Company in financing  the full scope of WTP Jezero refurbishment, which has been estimated at EUR 6  million following further due dilligence.  The Project is expected to provide substantial environmental and public health  benefits by improving accessibility to high quality drinking water and  upgrading of the water supply infrastructure, in line with the EU Directives.
Georgia Urban Transport Enhancement Programme The proceeds of the loan to Georgia for the benefit of secondary cities, which  include Kutaisi, Gori, Telavi, Zugdidi, Rustavi and Poti ("Project  Cities"), will finance approximately 175 units of modern diesel (Euro 5) buses.  The goal of the Project is to establish regular bus services in each Project  City, through the capacity enhancement of the existing transport companies and  the establishment of new transport companies, where needed.
Loan to Moldova's MAIB under SMEC EaP Initial project signed on 22 December 2021 included the provision of up to  four-year senior unsecured loan of up to EUR 5 million to MAIB under the SME  Competitiveness Programme in the Eastern Partnership for on-lending to  eligible  micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with disbursements  available in EUR or optionally in LCY. In addition to long-term financing,  eligible sub-borrowers will receive technical assistance funded by the European  Union and grant support in the form of investment incentives upon the  completion of their investment projects.   The amount of the facility is subsequently increased in 2022 by additional  EUR 15 million in two tranches of EUR 10 million and EUR 5 million, other  conditions remaining unchanged.  The SME Competitiveness Programme in the Eastern Partnership is a follow-on  facility of the existing FI DCFTA Blended Finance Programme (DCFTA), designed  for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine to support  upgrades in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) to European Union  (EU) standards. The proposed project will enable MAIB to extend loans for  investment purposes to local MSMEs, financing upgrades of technology and  equipment necessary to meet EU standards in terms of product quality, health  and safety measures and environmental preservation and thus will help  businesses to become greener and more competitive. At least 70 per cent of all  financed sub-loans are expected to be compliant with EBRD Green Economy  Transition (GET) approach.
Akkim - Epoxy Resin The EBRD is providing a senior loan of €15 million to Akkim Kimya Sanayi ve  Ticaret A.S. (Akkim or the Company or the Borrower) to support Company's  investment program in 2022-2024.  The Project will support the Company to undertake a greenfield epoxy resin  production plant in Yalova, Turkey (the Project).
Profi Expansion Up to RON 77.5 million (ca EUR 15.7m equivalent) senior unsecured 5-year loan,  including 2.5 years grace period. The loan will support the financing of  Profi's capex and permitted acquisitions programme in 2021 - 2025, consisting  of new stores opening, refurbishments and warehouse investments.  Null Value
Cyprus FSRU Project Provision of a loan of up to EUR 80 million for the acquisition and  construction of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Floating Storage and  Regasification Unit (FSRU) and its related infrastructure in Vasilikos Bay,  Republic of Cyprus.  The Project will be a landmark for Cyprus by introducing natural gas to the  country for the first time, thereby reducing the country's dependence on  imported oil and petroleum products, and enabling the switch to cleaner fuels.  The Project will significantly reduce emmissions of CO2 and other pollutants,  reduce Cyprus' energy costs, increase energy security and promote regional  interconnections.
Aksa Akrilik Project Provision of a long-term A/B loan to Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.i. ("Aksa"),  the leading acrylic and technical fibre manufacturer in the world, to support  the Company to undertake its medium-term investment plan.  The Project will support the Company to undertake a series of production  expansion, modernization, energy efficiency, environmental and health and  safety, and R&amp;amp;D investments in its production base in Yalova (the "Project").
Bank Audi Egypt SME Loan The EBRD is providing a financing package of up to USD 60 million to Bank Audi  sae. The facility comprises (i) a senior loan for on-lending to private small  and medium enterprises ('SMEs') for up to USD 30 million; and (ii) up to USD 30  million trade finance limit for guarantees and cash advances.  Null Value
Egypt Sustainable Energy Efficiency Loan  - NBK-Egypt The project consists of a loan to National Bank of Kuwait-Egypt ("NBKE" or  "NBK-Egypt") for up to USD 40 million under Egypt Sustainable Energy Financing  Facility Framework ("EgyptSEFF"), out of which up USD 20 million is expected to  be co-financed by Agence Francaise de Developpement ("AFD") under the same  conditions. The project has been developed under the EBRD Green Economy  Transition ("GET") approach to scale up green financing.  EgyptSEFF is a comprehensive financing facility programme in the amount of up  to EUR 140 million for sustainable energy investments. The funds will be made  available to Participating Financial Institutions ("PFIs") in Egypt for  on-lending to eligible private sector sub-borrowers for sustainable energy  investments. The facility will promote penetration of energy efficient  ("EE") and renewable energy ("RE") technologies, appliances and equipment in  Egypt through stimulating demand and raising awareness of the benefits of  investments in such technologies.  The operation will enable NBKE to support on-lending to private sub-borrowers  for EE and RE projects, which are of particular relevance in the context of  high energy intensity of the Egyptian economy. It is expected to be the first  project under EgyptSEFF and follows a pilot project with National Bank of Egypt.
Choir-Sainshand transmission line The provision of a sovereign loan of up to US$ 70.4 million for the  construction of the 220 km Choir - Sainshand 220 kV transmission line, the  construction of the 220/110/35 kV substation at Sainshand and the extension of  the 220/110/35 kV kV Choir substation. The line will represent a significant  upgrade to the existing old 110kv line which suffers high levels of losses and  is not sufficient to supply the growing energy demand of the region.  The objective is to upgrade a critical component of the electricity  transmission infrastructure, reducing the amount of energy not serviced (ENS)  and displacing a significant volume of CO2 emissions by facilitating the  integration of renewable energy and reducing transmission losses.
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank BiH 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.  Provision of a senior loan to Intesa Sanpaolo Bank d.d. Bosnia I  Herzegovina (the "Company" or "ISP BiH") of up to EUR 15 million, under the  Bank's Resilience Framework ("RF") developed to address the economic impact of  the Covid-19 pandemic.  The proceeds of the Bank's investment will be used for on-lending to eligible  sub-borrowers in accordance with the Policy Statement.
Altintel Port Expansion A senior loan of up to USD 8.5 million in favour of Altintel Liman ve Terminal  Isletmeleri A.S. ("Altintel Port", the "Borrower", or the "Port"), a liquid  bulk port located in Kocaeli Province in the Marmara region of Turkey. The  Bank's investment will be used to finance the Port's expansion through  construction and installation of 18 chemical storage tanks and related  infrastructure with a modern sensor system (the "Project"). The expansion  results in an increase of the Port's total liquid bulk capacity by 23,164 m3 to  105,600 m3. The new facilities are not associated with fossil fuels and are  used for the handling and storage of petrochemicals and base oil, which are raw  materials for consumer goods, paint and coating, pharmaceuticals, agriculture,  construction, electronics and automotive industries.  The Project employs a high level of automation and digitalisation  technologies through a modern sensor system, which enhance: (i) energy, cost  savings, and GHG reduction; (ii) safety; and (iii) business operations. The  Project also includes advanced systems and good use of smart technology in: (i)  tank stock management; (ii) flow control to/from the jetty; (iii) truck loading  bays; (iv) drumming facility; and (v) pumping system. Therefore, the Project is  a good example in Turkey of a mid-size business adopting technologies that go  beyond the regulatory requirements and country practice.  The Project is expected to contribute positively to Altintel Port's  decarbonisation by implementing the latest technological and operational  improvements. The Project is aligned with Paris Agreement on both mitigation  and adaptation. The GET share of the Project is 17%, implying GET-eligible ABI  of USD 1.445 million. The Project contributes to emissions reduction due to the  fuel shift from fuel oil to natural gas, using electric equipment, inverter  pumps and LED lighting. By phasing out fuel oil consumption in the Port's  heating system, the Project will also result in reduction of pollutant  emissions.  The Project's overall objective is to achieve the Port's expansion maintaining  the highest level of environmental and safety standards, strong operational and  financial performance and GHG savings.
SMART - Iasi Urban Transport A loan of up to RON 67.5 million (equivalent EUR 15.0 million) to the City of  Iasi for the acquisition of 50 new buses with low carbon emissions which  comply with the European Commission's Euro 6 legislation on diesel engine  emissions.  The project aims to improve the daily mobility of citizens and reduce pollution  caused by traffic congestion, in line with the city's Sustainable Urban  Mobility Plan, focusing on the modernisation of its public transport system.
Bunge Turkey Project A long-term loan of up to USD 50m (or the equivalent in TRY) in favour of Bunge  Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (the "Borrower"), a Turkish Borrower primarily  engaged in the crushing, refining and bottling of branded and private label  edible oils, to finance the Company's working capital needs and capital  investments at Bunge's plants in Ayvalik and Thrace. In addition, EBRD and  Bunge will partner in sustainability projects in the country.  The Project will enhance access to skills and economic opportunities for women  farmers through the introduction of a training programme on more sustainable  and productivity enhancing agricultural practices in olive farming. The  Borrower will offer support and knowledge sharing to farmers on the use of  climate smart practices in agriculture. The Bank will also support the Borrower  to develop certified organic olive production by increasing the procurement of  organic certified olive oil in Turkey, and supporting the launch of a technical  cooperation assignment that will analyse the climate change resilience of the  olive supply chain in order to identify areas of improvement in the carbon  footprint of olive farming.
Horezm Wastewater Project The provision of a sovereign loan of up to US$ 90 million (€80.3 million) to  the Republic of Uzbekistan for the benefit of the Limited Liability Company  Xorazm Suv Ta'minoti, formerly known as State Unitary Enterprise Horezm  Suvokova (the "Company") to finance the rehabilitation of Horezm Oblast's  wastewater infrastructure (the "Project") under the Integrated Cultural  Heritage Framework (the "Framework").  The project is expected to increase the number of people connected to the  wastewater network by 121,000, and the volume of wastewater treated to EU  standards by 4.8 million m3 per year.
Yapi Kredi Bank -II - Mid Sustainable Energy Efficiency Loan The EBRD has provided US$ 80 million in new financing to Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi  (Yapi Kredi) through the Turkey Mid-size Sustainable Energy Financing Facility  (MidSEFF), a €1 billion programme through which the EBRD and the European  Investment Bank are supporting sustainable energy finance in Turkey.  The funds will finance mid-sized renewable energy projects including solar,  hydropower, wind, geothermal, waste to energy, and energy efficiency projects.
FoodMaster Dairy The EBRD is providing funding of a long-term loan of up to EUR 15 million in  Kazakh Tenge equivalent to FoodMaster Company JSC ("the Company" or  'FoodMaster'), Kazakhstan leading dairy company and the Company's 100 per cent  subsidiary FoodMaster Trade LLP, a limited liability partnership organised and  existing under the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the "Borrowers") to fund  capital expenditures program and working capital needs.  The loan will support the sustainable growth of the Company via financing its  capex programme for 2016-18 aimed at upgrading its dairy processing plants and  dairy farms and launching new products; as well as some working capital needs  (the "Project").
Egypt Sustainable Energy Efficiency Loan  - QNB Alahli The project consists of a loan to QNB Alahli ("QNBAA") for up to USD 40 million  under the Egypt Sustainable Energy Financing Facility Framework ("EgyptSEFF"),  out of which up USD 20 million is expected to be co-financed by the European  Investment Bank ("EIB") under the same conditions. The project has been  developed under the EBRD Green Economy Transition ("GET") approach to scale up  green financing.  EgyptSEFF is a comprehensive financing facility programme in the amount of up  to EUR 140 million for sustainable energy investments. The funds will be made  available to Participating Financial Institutions ("PFIs") in Egypt for  on-lending to eligible private sector sub-borrowers for sustainable energy  investments. The facility will promote penetration of energy efficient ("EE")  and renewable energy ("RE") technologies, appliances and equipment in Egypt by  stimulating demand and raising awareness of the benefits of investments in such  technologies.  The operation will enable QNB Alahli to support on-lending to private  sub-borrowers for EE and RE projects, which are of particular relevance in the  context of high energy intensity of the Egyptian economy. It is expected to be  the one of the first projects under EgyptSEFF and follows a pilot project with  the National Bank of Egypt.
Pavlodar SL Modernisation In 2019 EverlightAlto consortium (Consortium) consisting of Everlight  Electronics Co, Ltd. (Taiwan), A3 Commerce LLP and Altocom Asia LLP (both  Kazakhstan) signed its second public-private partnership (PPP) agreement in  Kazakhstan with Jambyl Oblast and Taraz City Akimats to modernise and operate  street lighting system in the city of Taraz. The EBRD is supporting the PPP  project by increasing the second tranche of its facility approved in 2018.  Funds will be used to replace 14,000 old street lamps with the LED ones,  install street light control cabinets, and automated hardware and software  systems for efficient system control in Taraz during 2020.  The Project aims to achieve better service quality and improved environmental  standards thanks to significant reductions in energy consumption, reduced  CO2  emissions and the minimisation of operational and maintenance costs.
Frontex - Debt 2 EUR 6 million syndicated secured long-term loan to Frontex International, the  third largest non-performing loan (NPL) asset manager in Bulgaria.  The project provides finance to Frontex International in support of their  expansion of NPL purchases from financial institutions, telecoms, other utility  companies and other Bulgarian originators. It will allow the company to extend  the maturity of and diversify the sources of its funding base.
National Bank of Egypt SME Loan club deal Provision of a US$ 150 million loan to National Bank of Egypt (NBE) alongside a  US$ 600 million club deal that includes international commercial lenders.  The EBRD loan will enhance the growth and development of micro, small and  medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Egypt.
Loan Dambovita water sub-operation Romania Loan of up to EUR 18 million to the Company, under the SWIFT Framework to  co-finance a EUR 325 million EU Large Infrastructure Operational Programme (" LIOP") (the "Project"). The tenor of the loan is 15 years, including four year  grace period for Project implementation.  The project will enable Compania de Apa Targoviste-Dambovita ("CATD") to 1)  increase compliance with Directive no.98/83/EC on drinking water quality while  increasing the service coverage in communities with more than 50 inhabitants;  2) increase compliance with Directive no.91/271/EEC on wastewater collection  and treatment by providing wastewater collection and compliant treatment of  wastewater in agglomerations with over 2,000 p.e..
DRF- QNB Finansbank A senior unsecured loan of up to USD 110 million to QNB Finansbank A.S. ("QNB  Finansbank") 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's affected by the  February 6, 2023 earthquakes. The EBRD proceeds will be channeled through QNB  Finansbank 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, enabling borrowers to  restructure existing loans as well as obtain additional financing as needed.  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  disaster, 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.
Ibn Sina Pharma The EBRD is making an equity investment in Ibn Sina Pharma (the "company"), the  second largest pharmaceutical distribution company in Egypt.  The proposed investment would support the company in growing its operations  through expansion of its distribution network.  Null Value
OTP Bank Serbia - SME Provision of a long-term senior loan to OTP Bank Serbia (OTP) for on-lending to  small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).  The project will contribute 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.  Furthermore, the transaction supports OTP's growth strategy and the  diversification of its funding sources. The bank will aim to allocate up to 10%  of the proceeds to Green Economy Transition (GET) eligible projects which are  expected to come from investments in renewable energy and energy efficient  projects.
TFI Tab Gida Yatirimlari The EBRD invested US$ 50 million in preferred stock of Turkey-based TFI TAB  Gida Yatirimlari A.S, the leading quick service restaurant operator in Turkey.   The Bank invested alongside Goldman Sachs and an investment vehicle advised by  Credit Suisse Special Investments Group.  The new financing will help TFI roll out new restaurants as well as expand  their supply chain and implement resource-efficiency measures.
Bingo Extension Provision of a EUR 20 million senior secured long-term loan to Bingo d.o.o.  (the "Company"), the leading retail chain in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for  development of Sarajevo shopping centre and future capital investments.  The loan in the amount of EUR 20m will be used for: i) development of Sarajevo  shopping centre (EUR 10 million committed tranche); and ii)future investments  in the retail network (EUR 10 million uncommitted tranche).
Green Cities 2 W2 - Warsaw Metro Line II extension Provision of a senior loan of up to PLN 392.5 million to co-finance acquisition  of up to 45 metro trains required by the Warsaw Metro in connection with the  expansion of its second line. The Project is a part of the EBRD Green Cities  Framework. The facility is designed to serve as a sector-wide catalyst for  addressing environmental challenges at the city level.  The expansion of Metro Line II is an important investment in the development of  high-capacity public transport in Warsaw, which is expected to reduce traffic  congestion in the City of Warsaw, lower the overall carbon footprint of the  urban transport sector, and bring additional modal shift from personal cars and  busses to the subway system.