PROJECT

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Summary of Proposed Investment

Project Number

10221

Company Name

Orix Leasing Egypt S.A.E.

Date SPI Disclosed

Aug 18, 2000

Country

Egypt, Arab Republic of

Industry

Financial Markets

Projected Board Date

Sep 21, 2000

Status

Completed

Sector

Leasing Services

Department

Global Industry, Financial Markets

Environmental Category

FI

Previous Events

Approved : Sep 26, 2000
Signed : Jul 1, 2001
Invested : Jun 26, 2002

Project Description

Orix Leasing Egypt, one of three general purpose leasing companies, was incorporated in 1997 to provide medium term financing to small and medium enterprises.

This project is expected to have a high developmental impact in Egypt by i) providing OLE with term finance not readily available in the local market; ii) providing SMEs with increased access to finance thus supporting SME growth and boosting job creation, and iii) promoting industry growth and increased competition in the financial sector.

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