PRASAC MICROFINANCE INST LTD
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Who is our customer
PRASAC Microfinance Institution Ltd. is the largest microfinance institution (MFI) from Cambodia, with outstanding financial performance. Its competitive advantage derives from positive reputation in the market, a wide network and a strong, committed management team. Prasac is owned by well-known international lenders, including Dragon Capital (FMO's client in Vietnam), Oikocredit, BIO, Lanka Orix Leasing (FMO's client in Sri Lanka) and FMO, each holding 18% and with the remaining shares owned by Prasac Staff Association. With the largest branch network, it has presence in all provinces of Cambodia and it has the highest penetration coverage among all MFIs. PRASAC provides both individual loans and group loans, with individual loans currently being the main focus.
What is our funding objective?
This local currency debt facility will enable growth in PRASAC's MSME portfolio. More specifically, it will be used by PRASAC to further serve the micro and small clients, as these loans are usually in Cambodian riels whereas larger loans are often in US dollars. At the same time, the new debt facility will significantly improve the aggregate open currency position.
Why do we fund this investment?
PRASAC is a strong, well-known client of FMO. Based on sound financial performance and high quality of management, FMO decided to become an influential shareholder in 2012 and to actively support the MFI in its transition process to holding bank status. Financing PRASAC is also in line with FMO's Financial Institutions strategy for Cambodia, which includes an expansion of FMO's exposure primarily with existing clients and, within the MFI sector, a focus on support and guidance for PRASAC. The transaction is highly inclusive as PRASAC's focus is on the poor, unbanked population in a low-income country.
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- Region
- Asia
- Country
- Cambodia
- Sector
- Financial Institutions
- Effective date
- 12/6/2013
- End date
- 1/2/2017
- Total FMO financing
- USD 5.00 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