A risk-sharing loan for small and medium sized projects to be originated and administered by CGD in the SME sector in Portugal. In practice the EIB and CGD would co-finance SMEs according to pre-defined rules and procedures concerning the projects and minimum quality criteria for underlying credits.
Objectives
It will contribute to EU and EIB priority objective of fostering investments by SMEs. A large share of the investments will be carried out in convergence regions. The operation is therefore eligible for financing under the EC Treaty Article 267 a) Convergence and c) Common European interest (SME).
Comments
Sector(s)
Services
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Estimated at EUR 50 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Not applicable
Environmental aspects
In line with standard procedures and SMEs loan guidelines; to be assessed.
Procurement
In line with standard procedures and SMEs loan guidelines; to be assessed.
Status
Approved
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11/03/2010.
Disclaimer
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