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Amount
€ 200,000,000
Countries
Sector(s)
Ireland : € 200,000,000
Credit lines : € 200,000,000
Signature date(s)
20/12/2024 : € 200,000,000
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Summary sheet

Summary sheet

Release date
1 October 2024
Status
Reference
Signed | 20/12/2024
20240486
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
SBCI - LOAN FOR SMES
ACCEPTABLE BANK(S),STRATEGIC BANKING CORPORATION OF IRELAND
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 200 million
not applicable
Location
Sector(s)
Description
Objectives

The operation will support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) as well as mid-caps in Ireland, by providing finance to SBCI and other non-bank lenders (leasing companies, asset financiers, credit unions) in the country.

The aim is to support eligible small/medium projects carried out by the target beneficiaries.

Environmental aspects
Procurement

The proposed operation falls within the scope of the EIB's Environmental and Social Standards - "Standard 11 Intermediated Finance". The Borrower / Financial Intermediary has adequate capacity, systems and processes in place for identifying, assessing, managing and monitoring environmental, climate and social (ECS) risks related to the potential sub-projects benefitting from EIB support. The Final beneficiaries will be required to comply with applicable national and EU legislation in respect of environmental and social matters, as appropriate.

Final beneficiaries will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.

Milestone
Under appraisal
Approved
Signed
20 November 2024
20 December 2024
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