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Summary of Proposed Investment

Project Number

29566

Company Name

Banca Comerciala Moldova-Agroindbank SA

Date SPI Disclosed

May 18, 2010

Country

Moldova

Industry

Financial Markets

Projected Board Date

Jun 21, 2010

Status

Completed

Sector

Commercial Banking - General

Department

Regional Industry - FIG - ECA

Environmental Category

FI

Previous Events

Approved : Jun 24, 2010
Signed : Jun 29, 2010
Invested : Dec 22, 2010

Project Description

The proposed IFC investment is consisting of an up to 5-year senior loan of up to $15 million for further on-lending to SMEs to Moldova Agroindbank S.A. (“MAIB” or the “Bank”).

In the given market environment, IFC is supporting MAIB with long term financing, sustaining Bank’s efforts in offering high quality financial services to SME sector, which has a high growth potential.

Furthermore, the Bank is the market leader in terms of lending and it is recognized as an important player in SME financing. The Bank’s strategy for the next 1-2 years is to focus on strengthening its presence on the SME market and on development of the retail business. The bank intends to maintain and increase the customer basis, including through support of new enterprises and development of existing companies from SME sector.
Therefore, MAIB is seeking a senior loan to support the Bank’s ongoing lending program to SMEs.

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