KAZKOMMERTSBANK EQUITY INVESTMENT

Location:

Kazakhstan

Project number:

30923

Business sector:

Financial institutions

Notice type:

Private

Environmental category:

FI

Approval date:

04 Mar 2003

Status:

Completed

PSD disclosed:

03 Feb 2003

Project Description

Proposed acquisition of up to 15% of ordinary shares and voting rights in Kazkommertsbank (KKB) for an amount of up to €30.6 million. The EBRD’s investment will strengthen KKB’s capital base and support the bank in its efforts to broaden its international presence and investor base and further advance its corporate governance.

Transition Impact

The transition impact of this project is twofold. Through the support of KKB’s capital growth the EBRD would enhance the bank’s position as one of the few sources of long term financing and efficient intermediaries for the local economy. Secondly, by its participation on the Supervisory Board, the EBRD will be able to contribute to the improvement of corporate governance and transparency of decisions.

The Client

Kazkommertsbank, the largest bank in Kazakhstan with total assets of US$ 1.4 billion and capital base of US$ 212.5 million as of June 30, 2002 (IAS). At the end 2002, the bank had 50 branches, 40 limited-service outlets, two overseas representative offices and almost 150 ATMs. KKB is one of the leading financial institutions in the country, accounting for 23% of the total Kazakhstan banking sector assets.

EBRD Finance

Acquisition of up to 15% of KKB’s ordinary shares and voting rights for an amount of up to €30.6 million.

Project Cost

€30.6 million.

Environmental Impact

KKB will continue to carry out its operations in accordance with EBRD's Environmental Procedures for Local Banks across the full range of its operations. In implementing these procedures, KKB requires its borrowers to comply, at a minimum, with national health, safety and environmental requirements.

Technical Cooperation

The European Commission Tacis Programme has previously provided over € 100,000 for due diligence and environmental due diligence training assignments in support of the KKB senior convertible loan. 1997, KKB entered into a Twinning Program with Credit Commercial de France, which was funded by a US$ 1 million grant from the Austrian Government. The Program was concluded in 1999. The Twinning Programme strongly contributed to the successful development of KKB.

Company Contact

Eldar Abdrazakov, Managing Director
EAbdrazakov@kkb.kz
 

Business opportunities

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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.

Please visit the Independent Project Accountability Mechanism webpage to find out how to submit a Request for review through our confidential online form, by email, mail or telephone. IPAM is available to discuss your concerns and answer any questions you may have about the submission or handling of Requests, which follow the Project Accountability Policy and Guidance. Requestors’ identities may be kept confidential, upon request.

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