Project description
and objectives:
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The EBRD is participating in UniBanka's capital increase to continue supporting this existing client and the completion of its restructuring and turn-around.
The capital increase is required to allow UniBanka to implement its revised business plan envisaging: a) introduction of new services and products for retail clients; b) expansion into the SME segment; c) consolidation of the bank’s position among mid size corporates; d) re-organisation and expansion of the branch network; e) re-organisation of the work forces and strengthening of the sales force; f) investments in IT systems.
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Transition impact:
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The transition impact of this project refers to the original commitment of the EBRD to turn-around the former Pol’nobanka and the renewed commitment made to UCI, the strategic investor, to help implementing UniBanka’s revised business plan. UniBanka’s strengthening and maintenance of its market share is crucial for reinforcing the local banking sector’s competition. UniBanka is one of the most important financial institution in the Slovak Republic offering services especially in the regions outside of Bratislava and to the agribusiness sector.
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The client:
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UniBanka a.s. (formerly Pol’nobanka) Bratislava, the sixth largest bank in the Slovak Republic in terms of assets (SKK 29.7 billion., Euro equivalent 689 million). UniBanka is majority owned by Unicredito Italiano ("UCI") the second largest Italian bank.
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EBRD finance:
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Participation in the forthcoming 2002 capital increase for SKK 150 million (Euro 3.5 million) exercising the EBRD pre-emptive rights as existing shareholder.
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Total project cost:
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The total capital increase is called for SKK 750 million (Euro 17.4 million) and would be subscribed by UCI as well as some minority shareholders.
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Environmental impact:
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UniBanka already carries out its operations in accordance with EBRD’s Environmental Procedures for Local Banks. In implementing these procedures, UniBanka requires its borrowers to comply, at a minimum, with national /local health, safety, environmental and public consultation requirements.
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Technical
cooperation:
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None.
For consultant opportunities for projects financed by technical cooperation
funds, visit procurement
of consultants.
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Company contact:
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EBRD contact:
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Denisa Greslikova, Operation Leader: greslikd@ebrd.com
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Business opportunities:
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For business opportunities or procurement, contact the client company.
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General enquiries:
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EBRD project enquiries not related to procurement:
Tel: +44 20 7338 7168; Fax: +44 20 7338 7380
Email: projectenquiries@ebrd.com
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