Project detail - BANCO PROMERICA DE COSTA RICA S.A.

BANCO PROMERICA DE COSTA RICA S.A.

Status: Approved investment
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Who is our customer

Banco Promerica de Costa Rica, S.A. is a universal bank in Costa Rica, owned by the Promerica Financial Group, a long standing client of FMO. Promerica is the 4th largest private bank in Costa Rica with total assets amounting to USD 1.6 bln.

What is our funding objective?

The USD 30 mln senior facility will be used by Promerica Costa Rica to finance green projects, particularly in the local construction sector.

Why do we fund this investment?

Given its strong financial performance, its high quality management team and its strong regional shareholder, Promerica Costa Rica is an attractive partner for FMO. On the other hand the construction sector is an ideal action field in the fight against environmental pollution and the effects of climate change. Through the senior loan, FMO contributes to its strategic goal of halving its footprint, as the projects financed with the proceeds of the loan will have a positive effect on the environment.

What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?

E&S category B, which is based on Promerica Costa Rica well-functioning ESMS in place for several years now and the underlying portfolio, which consists mainly of retail clients and corporate clients with a risk profile in line with the assigned classification.

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Region
Latin America & The Caribbean
Country
Costa Rica
Sector
Financial Institutions
Publication date
4/5/2018
Effective date
6/4/2019
Total FMO financing
USD 5.00 MLN
Funding
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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