AK LEASE
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Who is our customer
Ak Finansal Kiralama A.Ş. (“Aklease”), the leasing subsidiary of Akbank T.A.S., one of the largest private banks in Turkey. Aklease provides financial support to investors varying from corporate segment to SMEs. Along with financing machinery and equipment as the main investment item in Turkey, Aklease is able to offer leasing opportunity to its customers in renewable energy and sizable infrastructure investments.
What is our funding objective?
The proceeds of the syndicated loan will be used to support renewable energy & energy efficiency projects, Small and Medium-Sized companies (SME’s) and international trade finance projects.
Why do we fund this investment?
FMO arranged a syndicated loan agreement for Aklease, bringing a strong group of investors to Aklease. It will enable Aklease to continue its growth in renewable energy projects and helps support job creation in the country through SME's.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
With this transaction FMO catalyzed USD 49 mln for onlending to renewable energy & energy efficiency projects. The funds will mainly be used for solar and wind energy projects.
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- Website customer/investment
- https://www.aklease.com/en/default.aspx
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Country
- Türkiye
- Sector
- Financial Institutions
- Effective date
- 12/19/2017
- Total FMO financing
- USD 10.00 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