Project Description
Provision of a senior loan in the amount of up to EUR 5 million, under the Financial Intermediaries Framework SME ("FIF" or the "Programme"), to OTP Leasing Serbia ("OTPL").
Project Objectives
The proceeds of the Bank's investment will be used for providing leasing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Serbia, in accordance with the FIF-SME Policy Statement. At least 25% of the investments will be in line with the Green Economy Transition ("GET") criteria.
Transition Impact
ETI score: 60
The project contributes to the objectives of the Programme, supporting the Competitive and Resilient transition qualities. FIF seeks to (i) foster SME competitiveness by increasing availability of financing and (ii) contribute to the competitiveness of financial institutions by enabling innovation in strategy, products, processes and marketing related to SME lending. The focus will also be on lending in the regions outside the capital, attracting new SME clients and maintaining adequate portfolio quality. By ensuring that OTPL has adequate underwriting and risk management practices in place, the FIF also seeks to support the resilience of the financial system.
Client Information
OTP LEASING SRBIJA DOO
OTP Leasing Serbia (OTPL) is the third largest leasing company in Serbia measured by total assets as of 1H23, with a market share of 16.7% and total assets of EUR 222m. OTPL provides financial leases for a full set of assets ranging from freight vehicles, minibuses and buses to passenger vehicles, construction machines and agricultural equipment. The Company operates via two branch offices in Serbia with 62 employees and has active local and international partnerships with vendors and agents in all business areas.
EBRD Finance Summary
EUR 5,000,000.00
Total Project Cost
EUR 5,000,000.00
Additionality
EBRD offers a tenor and/or grace period above the market average and EBRD provides expertise, innovation, knowledge and/or capabilities that are material to the timely realisation of the project's objectives.
Environmental and Social Summary
Categorised FI (2019 ESP). OTPL is an existing client and its performance to date for existing exposures has been satisfactory. The overall risk portfolio of the investments foreseen under this facility is low to medium risk. Due to the organisational changes, OTPL's Environmental and Social Management System has been aligned to OTP Group ESG policies and procedures. OTPL will be required to comply with EBRD's PRs 2, 4 and 9, including the expanded Exclusion List and FI Referral List, implement the EBRD's E&S Risk Management Procedures for Leasing and submit annual E&S reports to the Bank. Sub-borrowers financed through OTPL's loan will be required to comply with national environmental, health, safety and labour (EHSL) requirements.
Technical Cooperation and Grant Financing
n/a
Company Contact Information
Nadja Kostic
nadja.kostic@otpsrbija.rs
381 11 222 1361
www.otpleasingsrbija.rs
Bulevar Zorana Djindjica 50a/b, Novi Beograd, Srbija
PSD last updated
07 Sep 2023
Understanding Transition
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OCCO is also responsible for investigating allegations of fraud, corruption and misconduct in EBRD-financed projects. Anyone, both within or outside the Bank, who suspects fraud or corruption should submit a written report to the Chief Compliance Officer by email to compliance@ebrd.com. All matters reported will be handled by OCCO for follow-up. All reports, including anonymous ones, will be reviewed. Reports can be made in any language of the Bank or of the Bank's countries of operation. The information provided must be made in good faith.
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Independent Project Accountability Mechanism (IPAM)
If efforts to address environmental, social or public disclosure concerns with the Client or the Bank are unsuccessful (e.g. through the Client’s Project-level grievance mechanism or through direct engagement with Bank management), individuals and organisations may seek to address their concerns through the EBRD’s Independent Project Accountability Mechanism (IPAM).
IPAM independently reviews Project issues that are believed to have caused (or to be likely to cause) harm. The purpose of the Mechanism is: to support dialogue between Project stakeholders to resolve environmental, social and public disclosure issues; to determine whether the Bank has complied with its Environmental and Social Policy or Project-specific provisions of its Access to Information Policy; and where applicable, to address any existing non-compliance with these policies, while preventing future non-compliance by the Bank.
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