Banco Improsa S.A
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Who is our customer?
Banco Improsa is a medium size bank in Costa Rica that focusses mainly on financing the SME segment. It is the 5th largest private bank in Costa Rica with a total asset size of USD 720mln. Its main customers are small and medium sized enterprises in the construction, commerce, services, trade, transport, housing and tourism sector.
What is our funding objective?
With this transaction, FMO further strengthens the growth of Banco Improsa and its loan portfolio in the SME segment.
Why do we fund this investment?
SMEs play a vital role in driving economic growth in the Latin American region as they provide jobs and contribute significantly to the GDP of the region. This facility will strengthen employment and Costa Rican economic activity.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
The project has been categorised as Category B in accordance with FMO’s Sustainability Policy. The Project’s activities are deemed to have minimal or no adverse environmental and social risks and/or impacts. As part of the Project, Banco Improsa will be required to apply the EDFI Exclusion List and (Country) E&S laws and regulations.
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- Website customer/investment
- https://www.grupoimprosa.com/banco
- Region
- Latin America & The Caribbean
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Sector
- Financial Institutions
- Publication date
- 11/2/2018
- Effective date
- 12/12/2018
- End date
- 10/8/2024
- Total FMO financing
- USD 20.00 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