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Signature(s)

Amount
€ 30,000,000
Countries
Sector(s)
Malta : € 30,000,000
Credit lines : € 30,000,000
Signature date(s)
27/06/2025 : € 30,000,000
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Summary sheet

Release date
3 July 2025
Status
Reference
Signed | 27/06/2025
20230529
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
BOV LRS ENHANCED MIDCAPS SUPPORT
BANK OF VALLETTA PLC
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 30 million
EUR 84 million
Location
Sector(s)
Description
Objectives

This operation involves a Linked Risk Sharing guarantee on new financing for mid-caps in Malta, facilitated through Bank of Valletta plc. More specifically, it is an unfunded risk participation scheme under a full delegation approach, where the EIB covers up to 50% of losses on defaulted loans within a portfolio dedicated to Maltese mid-caps.

The aim is support the mid-caps investment initiatives and working capital needs. Through this operation, the EIB and the financial intermediary aim to improve access to finance for the final beneficiaries, fostering economic resilience amid challenges such as the conflict in Ukraine, supply chain disruptions, energy concerns, rising interest rates, and the ongoing effects of the pandemic.

Environmental aspects
Procurement

Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.

Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.

Milestone
Under appraisal
Approved
Signed
24 January 2025
27 June 2025
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