The EBRD project cycle consists of the following stages, all of which are reflected in our Project Summary Documents:
Concept review
Typically, EBRD management approve the project concept and overall structure, including the proposed financing structure and supporting obligations. At this stage, the EBRD and the client usually sign a mandate letter, which outlines the project plan, development expenses and responsibilities.
Final review
Once the basic business deal (including a signed term sheet) has been negotiated and due diligence has been substantially completed, the project is submitted for Final Review by EBRD management.
Board Approval
The EBRD President and operations team present the project to the Board of Directors for approval unless Board approval has been delegated to management.
Signed
The EBRD and the client sign the deal and it becomes legally binding.
Disbursing
Once repayment conditions are agreed and the Bank’s conditions met, the funds are transferred from the Bank’s account to the client’s account.
Disbursement handbook for public sector loans, July 2019
Disbursement handbook for public sector loans, January 2013 - Russian
Guidelines to Loan Disbursements for Non-Sovereign Operations. November 2013
Repaying
The client repays the loan amount to the EBRD under an agreed schedule.
Sale of equity
Preparation: In line with the contractually agreed exit process and timing either:
- the investee company or EBRD appoints a sell side advisor and organises a competitive process EBRD’s stake in the business, or
- the investee company is prepared for an IPO, or
- in case of put/call arrangement the put option value is determined
Review: Once the exit parameters (including valuation) have been substantially established, the project receives a Final Review by EBRD management
Exit: legally binding agreements are signed and the transaction affected subject to all necessary external approvals.
Complete
The loan has been fully repaid and/or the EBRD’s equity investment divested.
