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Working with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU ? Jean-Marc Peterschmitt
EBRD Business Development visit to Thessaloniki
29 May 2013
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2. EBRD: an institution to promote market economies
An international financial institution established in 1991, owned by the governments of 64 countries and 2 inter-governmental institutions (EU, EIB)
Headquartered in London, the EBRD invests in all countries from Central and Eastern Europe to Central Asia
In 2011, the Bank expanded its operations to include Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Jordan (Southern and Eastern Mediterranean – SEMED region)
A capital base of €30 billion and ~ €81 billion cumulative commitments.
Portfolio: ~ €37 billion
Annual new commitments of ~ €9 billion/year
Crisis: + 50%

3. Shareholding Structure and Rating
EBRD has a AAA rating from all three main rating agencies
As at 13th July 2012
Footnotes
(1) Includes European Community and European Investment Bank (EIB) each at 3%. Among other EU countries: France, Germany, Italy, and the UK each holds 8.6%
(2) Russia at 4%

4. All of Greece’s neighbours Most of Greece’s FDI destinations
Where We Operate 
34 Countries
All of Greece’s neighbours
Most of Greece’s FDI destinations

5. EBRD: Investment Portfolio
Unaudited as at 30 Apr 2013

6. Tailoring Financing for Project Needs
EBRD operates commercially / higher risk appetite than the private sector
EBRD takes political and commercial risk
Large or small (€2 to €250 million)
Broad range of instruments
Debt
- Long term (up to 10 years or more) and short term loans: capex and WC
- Senior, subordinated or convertible loans
- Project risk or parent guaranteed
- Floating or fixed rate; EUR, USD or local currency (in selected countries)
Equity
- Minority positions (usually up to 25%)
- Common or preferred stock
- Mezzanine finance
Other instruments
- Guarantees
- Currency swaps
*Note: Subject to market conditions and availability

7. EBRD: Key Success Factors
Institutional strength
Internationally recognised financial partner with a long- term perspective
Close relationships with governments and shareholders
Political leverage due to mandate
Preferred Creditor Status, AAA credit rating
Working closely with market sources of capital to fill “market gaps”
Operational focus
Knowledge of local market, business environment and practices; local presence
Engaged minority partner for businesses
Risk sharing, including political
Catalyst in mobilising commercial co-financing
Expansion, privatisation, M&A, restructuring
Promoting high standards: Corp. governance and compliance Environment
Improve people’s lives: jobs, quality of services

8. Focus on South Eastern Europe
15/04/2017

9. Portfolio geographic distribution
Unaudited as at 30 Apr 2013

10. EBRD in SEE: Annual Business Volume 2008-2012

11. EBRD in SEE: Sectors

12. Joint IFIs Recovery Plan for Central and South Eastern Europe
Region challenged and vulnerable. Low growth, lack of investment. Bank deleveraging. Need to mobilise finance and have IFIs to work together to support investment aimed at growth €30 billion pledged by the European Investment Bank (20bn), the World Bank (6bn) and the EBRD over for the countries of Central and South Eastern Europe Create a fresh momentum Greece has a role to play in this as a major trade and investment partner for SEE, as well as logistical position More trade, more investment, more physical integration (infra)

13. 2013 operational priorities in SEE: Corporate sector
Promote and support FDI – almost disappeared
Support MSMEs
Any type of capital expenditure but also assist in financial restructuring and provision of liquidity
Promoting energy efficiency improvements
Supporting local agribusiness sector in raising quality standards and expanding in the region
Investing in “knowledge” economy, either directly or via private equity funds
Selective projects in property and tourism sector, stressing business integrity

14. 2013 operational priorities in SEE: Financial Sector
Stabilisation of financial institutions. Strengthening of capital base, providing LT funding and helping address non-performing loans problems
Supporting systemic restructuring/consolidation efforts in the banking sector
Help mitigate the effects of deleveraging, including through re-financing of existing loan portfolios and diversification from parent funding
Continuing to develop on-lending programmes with local banks focusing on SME funding and energy efficiency, including with the support of EU grant funds
Supporting development of local capital markets and related instruments

15. 2013 operational priorities in SEE: Energy & Infrastructure Sectors
Energy Sector – EBRD will focus on
Regional integration and energy security: transmission interconnections and rehabilitation of power generation
Energy efficiency for corporate, residential and municipal clients
Financing regional oil and gas pipelines
Selective projects in mining
Infrastructure sector – EBRD will focus on
Regional integration through financing rail and road links, with a focus on trans-European corridors, incl. cross border projects with Greece
Rehabilitation of national roads and development of airports and ports
Develop bankable and transparent PPPs
Water, wastewater, solid waste (meet EU environmental standards) and urban transport modernisation sectors
Facilitating the absorption of EU cohesion and structural funds to provide sub-sovereign co-financing to small and medium-sized municipalities

16. EBRD and Greece

17. Greek Clients: Role in EBRD Investments
€2 billion of EBRD investments along Greek clients and co- financiers
Greek-EBRD investment have been especially strong in Romania (23%), Bulgaria (15%), Russia (13%) but also Serbia and others
Dominant investment sectors include: Industry and Agribusiness (46%), Energy (23%), Financial Institutions (22%), Infrastructure (9%)
Current or past clients include: all major Greek banks, Titan Cement, OTE, Hellenic Petroleum, Germanos, Copelouzos, Mornos, Yioula Glass, Elbisco, Loulis, Global Finance, Viohalco (SofiaMed) and some more in current pipeline

18. Issues during crisis time
Opportunities domestically are limited, cash under pressure, business and financing models need to be reviewed Bank financing (domestically or outside) from existing banks limited and inadequate in terms of tenor or size. Refinancing difficulties. Over-leverage. Need to diversify ownership and financing sources of foreign subsidiaries. Stabilise and make sustainable  Get fresh capital and long-term debt for operations outside Greece, to support operational and financial restructuring.

19. EBRD : Initiative aimed at Greece
Greece is not an EBRD Country of Operation - investments in Greece are not possible on the EBRD balance sheet
However: EBRD can invest alongside Greek sponsors in SEE, Turkey, SEMED
Areas for cooperation:
Support Greek corporates outside Greece: existing, new, JV, greenfield
Greek bank subsidiaries (outside Greece) – incl. co-financing corporate clients
Trade Facilitation (working with local banks)
Cross-border infrastructure and energy sectors (linking Greece and other countries)

20. EBRD – Greece Case Study Examples

21. Sofia Med Bulgaria Signed in 2013
Client: Sofia Med, is the leading copper processing facility in Eastern Europe with 20% market share in Europe, ultimately owned by the industrial Greece based Group Viohalco.
Project size: EUR 160 million out of which the Sponsor provided equity of EUR 40 million and other commercial banks 80 million in LT and ST loans.
EBRD Finance: EUR 40 million loan, senior debt.
Use of Proceeds: EUR 30 million for company’s LT working capital financing and EUR10 million to finance energy efficiency measures and increase capacity for higher value products.
Context: Given its importance for the Bulgarian economy, Sofia Med’s further development will also boost growth of its numerous up-stream and down-stream clients.
EBRD added value: This investment will enable Sofia Med to gain stability of the operations via LT committed working capital and via additional CAPEX to increase energy efficiency, cut down production costs and shift production towards higher value-added products.
EBRD Role: support companies with good underlying business to manage the roll-over risk by providing new LT committed funds; mobilize the market and play a constructive role in creditors co-ordination leading the process and aligning the interests.
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22. Hygeia Hospital Tirana
Client: Hygeia Hospital Tirana, part of the Hygeia Group (a leading health care provider in Greece)
EBRD Finance: EUR 10 million senior loan. The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank provided a parallel loan of EUR 10 million.
Use of Proceeds: The construction and operation of a greenfield private hospital in Tirana designed for 220 beds.
Context: Albania’s need for modern, high quality and comprehensive medical services. The hospital provides a wide range of services and technologies, some of which were previously unavailable in Albania, e.g. linear accelerators.
EBRD added value: The hospital represents the largest private health care investment in Albania to date and one of the largest direct investments in the country. The Bank’s role was instrumental due to the limited availability of long-term financing in Albania and the greenfield nature of the project.
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23. Sveti Stefan Hotel Complex (Montenegro)
Client: Adriatic Properties D.O.O., owned by the Restis Group (Greece)
EBRD Finance: EUR 37 million long term debt facility under A/B structure, with two separate tranches.
Use of Proceeds: re-development of a landmark tourist site on the Montenegro’s coast into a prime resort. Project is located on a land plot of 68,000 m2 which includes the Sveti Stefan peninsular village and additional area along the Montenegrin Adriatic coast.
EBRD added value: due to its high visibility, the Project’s impact is expected to reach beyond Montenegro’s borders and set quality standards for the tourism industry in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region. Furthermore, through its Public Private Partnership structure, the project will set an example for future tourism privatisations in the region.
Signed in 2010

24. Pulkovo Airport Concession Finance
“European Airport Deal of the Year 2010” (Project Finance Magazine)
Client: Northern Capital Gateway, owned by VTB Capital, Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide and the Copelouzos Group
Total project cost: EUR 1.2 billion; Financiers: VEB, EBRD, IFC, NIB, Eurasian Bank, Black Sea Trade and Development Bank and commercial banks
Project Description: Building, expanding, operating the Pulkovo airport facilities (except cargo) under the terms of a PPP agreement with the City of St Petersburg and Pulkovo Airport Company, for a period of 30 years.
As the first PPP in the airport sector in Russia involving a well known international airport partner, this is a landmark transaction and the Bank's role in structuring this project is widely acknowledged and appreciated by the Russian authorities.
Project Impact: Flagship project for St Petersburg that addresses key transport needs; high standards in terms of building energy efficiency and energy management that go beyond what is required under current legislation.
Signed in 2010

25. Antea Cement, Albania
Client: Antea Cement Sh.A., a company in Albania, majority owned by Titan Cement Company S.A.
EBRD Finance: EUR 17 million equity and EUR 16.8 million subordinated debt
Use of proceeds: Construction and operation of a green field cement plant designed to produce 1.5 million tons of cement annually at a plant located about 30 km north of Tirana
EBRD added Value: The project is one of the largest industrial greenfield investments in Albania. The entry of a second major player in the local cement market restores competitive pressure. A part of the company’s production will be exported into the region, thus strengthening the trade links between Albania and its neighbours.
Signed in 2008
Signed in 2008

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Jean-Marc Peterschmitt
Managing Director, Central and South Eastern Europe
We have offices in each country !
Signed in 2008