Release date: 1 September 2023
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
HRVATSKA BANKA ZA OBNOVU I RAZVITAKLocation
Description
The project consists in a multiple beneficiary intermediated loan (MBIL) to HBOR (Croatia's Bank for Reconstruction and Development) to support projects carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-caps as well as public sector entities in the country. The operation will have a dedicated climate action and environmental sustainability lending window.
Additionality and Impact
The proposed multi beneficiary investment loan (MBIL) would be a pathfinder operation with Croatia's Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) and would aim at financing small and medium sized investment projects promoted by SMEs, Mid-Caps and public sector entities in Croatia. Approximately 20% of the investments are expected to support projects contributing to climate action & environmental sustainability (CA&ES). In addition, the EIB loan will contribute 100% to the Cohesion objective, as Croatia is an EIB cohesion priority region under article 309(a).
The proposed operation will support HBOR's ambition to become a reference institution to foster green and digital transition in Croatia, in cooperation with the local banking sector. Thanks to HBOR's strong presence on the Croatian market, the Project will reach a significant number of smaller beneficiaries, not having direct access to EIB funding otherwise, hence generating significant economic and social impact. The provision of targeted technical assistance (TA) by the EIB's Advisory Department (EIAH) under the Green Gateway Support is envisaged to help HBOR build capacity on sourcing and assessing green projects, among others.
Objectives
The aim is to enhance access to finance for the target beneficiaries, with a focus on investments promoting green transition in Croatia.
Sector(s)
- Credit lines - Credit lines
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 500 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
not applicable
Environmental aspects
Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.
Procurement
Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.
Status
Signed - 30/11/2023
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).