JSC BANK REPUBLIC
Status: Completed investmentWhy disclosure?
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Who is our customer
In October 2016, Bank Republic was acquired by TBC Bank. With this acquisition TBC-bank became the largest bank in Georgia by all key metrics. The bank services over 1.8 million clients through a diversified multichannel platform that comprises 129 branches, one of the largest networks of ATMs and POS terminals in Georgia. TBC-Bank (incl Bank Republic) employs over 5,418 people across their operations.
What is our funding objective?
FMO’s funding will be used to sustain TBC-Banks, via the Bank Republic network, growth in the Georgian SME-sector.
Why do we fund this investment?
Long term finance is still scarce in Georgia. With our funding TBC-Bank/ Bank Republic is able to service the growing SME-sector.
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Country
- Georgia
- Sector
- Financial Institutions
- Effective date
- 12/21/2016
- End date
- 3/2/2018
- Total FMO financing
- USD 30.00 MLN
- Funding
- FMO NV
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Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk
Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C) - B