Ak Lease (Ak Finansal Kiralama A.S.)
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Who is our customer
Established in 1988, AK Lease is the #4 leasing company in Turkey with 11% of market share and operates through 10 branches. It is the leasing subsidiary of AK Bank (100%), which is the #3 privately-owned bank in Turkey by assets. AK Lease is an FMO client since 2017.
What is our funding objective?
FMO will act as Mandated Lead arranger and Facility agent for a syndicated senior facility of up to EUR 100M, of which EUR 25M will be provided by FMO. FMO's financing will be 100% used for financing renewable energy / energy efficiency contracts.
Why do we fund this investment?
By providing long term financing to AKLease, we support their strategy towards renewable energy and energy efficiency. Through this facility, AKLease will be able to further develop its green portfolio, and also support job creation and retention of micro and SME clients of AKLease, in line with FMO’s mandate.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
The client has a E&S B-risk, in line with all FI's leasing clients. The Project’s activities are deemed to have potential limited adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts. AK Lease has a functional ESMS based on FMO’s E&S guidance for leasing clients. AK Lease applies the EDFI Exclusion List, which includes coal mining and coal thermal power plants activities.
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| Date | Total FMO financing |
|---|---|
| 12/4/2020 | USD 25.00 MLN |
| 12/19/2017 | USD 10.00 MLN |
| 12/19/2017 | EUR 32.50 MLN |
- Website customer/investment
- https://www.aklease.com/en/default.aspx
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Country
- Türkiye
- Sector
- Financial Institutions
- Publication date
- 8/10/2022
- Effective date
- 10/24/2022
- Total FMO financing
- EUR 25.00 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