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By their nature, forward- looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as at the date as of which they are made, and none of the Republic of Cyprus or any of its agents or advisors intend or have any duty or obligation to supplement, amend, update or revise any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Republic of Cyprus' expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. The information and opinions contained in this presentation are provided as at the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. This presentation includes certain forecasts. These are official forecasts of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Cyprus, however, they are based on a number of assumptions. Such assumptions may not prove to be correct, and such forecasts will be subject to constant review and may from time to time be revised based on the macroeconomic and other conditions prevailing at the time. There can therefore be no assurance that any forecasts will be correct or realised. 2#3Contents I. INTRODUCING CYPRUS II. STRONGER MACROECONOMY III. SOUND PUBLIC FINANCES IV. REFORMED BANKING SECTOR V. ACTIVE PUBLIC DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY VI. SUSTAINABLE BOND FRAMEWORK VII. LOOKING AHEAD VIII. APPENDIX 3#4The Republic of Cyprus Key facts 30° W 15° W 0° 15° E 80° E 45° E 60° N • Political system: Presidential Democracy • Legislature: House of Representatives Population: 918.100 (est. 2021) Finland • Geographical size: 9.251 km² • Currency: Euro Sweden Estonia • GDP per capita in PPS¹: 91% of EU-27 (2021) Latvia Ireland 50° N Denmark Lithuania • Human Development Index: 29th out of 191 (HDR², 2021) Nether- • Main economic sectors: lands 5 Poland • Services (83% of GVA³ in 2022p): Business and financial services, retail trade, Information and communication. Industry (15% of GVA in 2022p): Construction, manufacturing of pharmaceutical and food products. International memberships: EU, Eurozone, Council of Europe, United Nations, IMF, World Commonwealth, World Trade Organisation et al. Bank, Belgium Germany Luxembourg Czechia Slovakia France Austria Hungary Slovenia Romania Croatia 40° N Portugal Spain Bulgaria -Italy Source: Cyprus Statistical Service, Eurostat, United Nations Notes: 1. Purchasing Power Standards; 2. Human Development Report; 3. Gross Value Added Malta Greece Cyprus 4#5Solid institutional framework and effectiveness • Cyprus is at satisfactory levels in terms of the Worldwide Governance Indicators of the World Bank. governance The Republic of Cyprus has a presidential system of with divisions the of authority in executive, legislative and judicial branches. The constitution vests executive power in a President who is elected for five years. Legislative power is exercised by the House of Representatives and judicial power lies with the Courts. Next scheduled elections: Local (2024), Presidential elections were held in Feb. 2023. Government effectiveness shown by track record of correction of imbalances with swift improvement of public finances in the years 2006-2008 and 2013- 2015. The response to COVID-19 and repercussions after Russia-Ukraine crisis have also been efficient and successful in dealing with them. Cyprus' legal system is modelled on the English legal system and European Law; also practises Common Law. Worldwide Governance Indicators for Cyprus (2021) Control of corruption Government effectiveness Regulatory quality Political stability and absence of violence/terrorism Rule of law Voice and accountability 0-10th percentile 50-75 percentile 10-25th percentile 75-90th percentile 65 58 73 75 77 74 25-50th percentile 90-100th percentile Source: The World Bank (WGI, 2022 update) 5#6• Republic of Cyprus' national sustainability objectives Commitments to Paris and beyond Cyprus ratified the Paris Agreement and committed to limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. Cyprus commits to the relevant climate and energy targets set by the EU for 2030, including reduction of GHG emissions, increasing energy efficiency & share of renewable energy in the energy mix. In 2015, Cyprus committed support to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGS") of the United Nations. XD 8 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS PARIS2015 UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE COP21.CMP11 Cyprus has a number of national sustainability strategies These strategies reflect a commitment to address environmental and social vulnerabilities and advance the UN SDGs. The National Energy and Climate Plan, published Jan 2020, established the following targets: . • • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20.9% compared to 2005 in sectors not covered by the EU Emissions Trading System. Emissions from land use/change/forestry are offset by at least equivalent removal of CO2 from atmosphere. By 2030, reducing final energy consumption by 13% and primary energy consumption by 17% vs 2007 levels. Increasing the share of renewable energy sources in energy consumption. The Recovery & Resilience Plan 2021-26: Established as a beneficiary of the EU's response to COVID-19, through the EU Recovery & Resilience Facility ('RRF'), Cyprus received €157m in Sep 2021, with €1.2bn expected over lifetime of plan. Cyprus intends for sustainable borrowing under Green, Social and/or Sustainable Instruments to complement the initiatives under the Recovery and Resilience Plan. RRF allocation to Cyprus (€1.2 bn) 250 200 150 100 50 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Grants (Total EUR 1 bn) Loans (Total EUR 0.2 bn) Source: Ministry of Finance, University of Cyprus CO 6#7Recovery and Resilience Plan: A closer look The ROC has placed sustainability at the heart of its Recovery and Resilience Plan, 2021-26 Key strategic goal: Strengthening the economy's resilience and the country's potential for economically, socially and environmentally sustainable long-term growth and welfare. Key initiatives Cyprus intends for sustainable borrowing under Green/Social/Sustainable Instruments to complement the objectives of the Recovery and Resilience Plan. Support schemes to assist households, enterprises and public sector with energy efficiency and renewable investments Investments in the energy upgrade of public buildings / other public infrastructure Incentives for reduction of GHG emissions in agriculture, business and industry Introduction of accessible and smart transport by replacement of conventional stock with zero and low emission vehicles Initiatives to reduce energy poverty in households with disables people Smart and sustainable water management, targeting both water supply and demand Promoting resilience and effectiveness in the public health system Public education system modernisation, upskilling & retraining Initiatives to encourage broader labour market participation Reform of the social welfare system and expansion of benefits to promote social welfare and inclusion • A significant macroeconomic impact In assessing Cyprus's Recovery and Resilience Plan, the European Commission concluded that the plans put forward by Cyprus are "expected to have a deeply transformative effect on Cyprus' economy and society"¹, with a particular focus on green transition and social resiliency. The plan has long term positive implications for economic growth (GDP) and employment rates. Each element of the plan not only ties into the use of proceeds in Cyprus' Sustainable Finance Framework, but also maps to the UN SDGs. Note: 1. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip 21 4624 in % 20 15 10 5 3 1 0 next 2 years 16.5 7 6 3 Accumulated increase of GDP next 5 years next 20 years Increase of employment Source: Ministry of Finance, University of Cyprus 7#8ROC's broader sustainability policies Cyprus has taken a variety of steps and initiatives to lay the foundation for green and social progress within its national laws and regulations: Bolstering ROC's sustainability agenda through policy Climate Change/Transition: 'SAVE' subsidy scheme 'Polluter pays' laws Amendments to Motor/Traffic Laws Environmental Information Regulations Renewable Energy Directive & Energy Efficiency National Fund River Basin Management Plan and Water Policy Flood Risk Management Plan Nearly Zero Energy Buildings Action Plan Water Scarcity and Drought: Sustainable Water Resources Management Strategy • Water infrastructure, desalination and recycling projects • System upgrades: installation of new metering, improved irrigation networks and piping ●Investment in wastewater treatment and upgraded flood channels In line with EU water directives Wildlife Conservation: ⚫ 'Natura 2000' European Ecological Network 63 marine and terrestrial Sites of Community Importance ('SCIs') Species & habitat types included in Annexes of the EU Habitats Directive 1996 Convention on Biological Diversity (Regulatory) Act 2012 Forestry Law, Forest Advisory Board & National Forestry Policy Promoting Social Welfare: Guaranteed Minimum Income and Social Benefits Law maintains social welfare for citizens struggling to meet their basic needs in the event of a downturn The GMI scheme is aligned with other European minimum income schemes Social benefits to persons with disabilities help cover their social needs and assist in further improving the quality of their everyday life. Strategic Focus on Agriculture: Under the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2021-27, specific subsidies are included to support entry into the farming profession for those under 40 8#9Contents I. INTRODUCING CYPRUS II. STRONGER MACROECONOMY III. SOUND PUBLIC FINANCES IV. REFORMED BANKING SECTOR V. ACTIVE PUBLIC DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY VI. SUSTAINABLE BOND FRAMEWORK VII. LOOKING AHEAD VIII. APPENDIX 6#10Solid near-term growth outlook and inflationary pressures Following five consecutive years of a strong economic growth, and well above the eurozone average, economic activity recorded a contraction of 4.4% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, albeit a lower pace than other eurozone countries. at In 2021, the economy recorded a positive rate of growth of 6.6% of GDP in real terms compared to the year 2020. In 2022 the economic activity remained strong despite the adverse external environment. The economy recorded a positive growth rate of 5.6% of GDP compared to the corresponding period in 2021. For the period 2023-2025, the real GDP growth is forecast at around 3.2% on average. Since April 2021 inflation rates turned again to positive territory recorded an increase of 2.5% in 2021 with core inflation averaging at 1.1%. In 2022 CPI inflation recorded an increase of 8.4% with core inflation averaging at 4.9%. The largest positive effects in the change of the CPI in 2022 were attributed mainly to increases in the price of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels and transport. In January 2023 the CPI inflation increased by 7.1% compared to January 2022. Source: Cyprus Statistical Service, Ministry of Finance Real GDP growth (% change) -1.8 3.4 6.6 6.6 5.6 5.7 5.6 5.5 A -4.4 3.3 3.2 3.0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022e 2023f 2024f 2025f Annual inflation (CPI) (% change) 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 www Jan-15 Jul-15 Jan-16 Jul-16 Jan-17 Jul-17 Jan-18 Jul-18 Jan-19 Jul-19 Jan-20 Jul-20 Jan-21 Jul-21 Jan-22 Jul-22 Jan-23 Note: "f" denotes forecasts by the Ministry of Finance, as of Oct. 2022. All forecasts are based on assumptions and there can be no assurance they will be realised. 10#11• Unemployment rates and Current Account • Labour Force Survey (LFS) unemployment in monthly seasonally adjusted terms increased to 7.4% in January 2023 compared to 6.0 % in January 2022. • • • Youth unemployment is on downward trend reaching 18.6% in 2022 while long-term unemployment is at 2.3%. Deterioration in Labour market contained due to fiscal measures 18 16 14 Jo 12 Moderate current account deficits until 2018, within the limits set by the European Commission (-4%/+6% of GDP). The deterioration of the . current account in 2020 was mainly attributed to the income account as well as the services' balance, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the current account exhibited an improvement due to increased surplus in services and decreased deficit in the secondary income. The aforementioned developments were partly offset by increased deficits in goods and primary income. For the 9 months of 2022, the current account deficit stood at 8.5% of GDP compared to a deficit of 5.9% the corresponding period the year before. The deterioration resulted mainly from the increased deficit in goods and to a much lesser extent to secondary income. The aforementioned developments were partly offset by increased surplus in services and decreased deficit in primary income 10 8 6 Jan-15 May-15 Sep-15 Jan-16 May-16 Sep-16 Jan-17 Jan-17 May-17 May-17 Sep-17 Jan-18 May 18 May-18 Seasonally adjusted unemployment rate Sep-18 Jan-19 May-19 Sep-19 Jan-20 May-20 Sep-20 Jan-21 May-21 Sep-21 Jan-22 May-22 Current Account Balance (% of GDP) 0.0 Sep-22 Jan-23 -1.0 -0.5 -1.4 -3.1 -2.0 -0.4 -4.4 -4.0 -6.0 -4.1 -6.0 -4.2 -4.0 -5.0 -6.8 -7.7 -5.6 -9.4 -8.0 -8.1 -8.5 -10.0 The resulting deficit adjusted for the impact of Special Purpose Entities (SPEs), that is, classifying SPEs as non-residents, stood at €2.1 bn -12.0 (7.7% of GDP) in 9m2022, compared with a deficit of €1.3 bn (5.6% of GDP) in 9m2021. Services-based economy has been diversified from the traditionally main sectors, with IT&Telecom and Pharmaceuticals sectors now contributing to the economic activity. -10.1 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 9m 2022 Current Account excl. SPES Current Account Note: Special Purpose Entities (SPES) primarily operate in the shipping industry (ship registration/deregistration) with a small footprint on the economy Source: Central Bank of Cyprus, Cyprus Statistical Service, Eurostat 11#12A diversifying services-based economy Whilst financial-business services, tourism and shipping services have been traditionally the main sectors of Cyprus, the economic activity has recently diversified in IT& Telecoms and pharmaceuticals manufacturing Structure of Economy in 2022 (Current prices, % of GVA) Secondary sector 15% Primary sector 2% Source: Cyprus Statistical Service Tertiary Sector; 83% Real estate 9% Professional, scientific and technical activities 9% Finance and insurance 10% Information and communication 9% Various 6% Accommodation and food service activities 4% Wholesale and retail trade 11% Education 6% Human health and social work Public administration and defence ; compulsory social Transportation and storage 6% security 9% 12#13• Cyprus is a regional Business and Financial Services Centre with strong regulation and supervision and a reliance on a well balanced portfolio of services. Significant international business and shipping center Investment Firms and Fund Management 700 AUM¹ (in EUR bn) 600 +114% 2016 2.69 500 333 400 310 2021 11.55 300 53 9m2022 9.88 200 100 205 243 255 0 4. 2021 Vs 2016 +329% 2015 2021 9m2022 Fund Management Companies 6 Cyprus Investment Firms AUM: Assets Under Management • It maintains a modern, consistent and simple tax system with a broad tax base, limited exceptions or credits, and low tax rates and a significant network of Agreements for Avoidance of Double Taxation (67 as of today). Cyprus is a Common Law country and has a well-developed professional services industry with more than 20 years presence in the international financial markets and over 500 organisations supporting international business. It has been developed to provide not only classic shipping services but also ship management due to its strong geographical, institutional and commercial advantages. One of the top ship management centers worldwide, having 60 ship management companies in operation, including some of the most popular shipping companies. Cyprus's ship management revenue increased further representing 4.6% of GDP during the second half of 2022 compared to 4.2% of GDP the corresponding period the year before recording a gradual recovery from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leading flags of registration by dead-weight tonnage Panama Liberia Marshall Islands Hong Kong (China) 350 335 290 208 Singapore 131 China 115 Malta 115 Bahamas 73 Greece 62 Japan 40 Cyprus 33 Source: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, UNCTAD Deadweight tonnage in 2022 (millions) 13#14Tourism: a long-standing economic pillar . • • • Tourism is one of the key drivers of economic growth The tourism sector was among the sectors hit most severely in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic by the measures on travel restrictions taken by the Cypriot Government as well as by other countries in order to control the spread of the virus within the population and safeguard the national health systems In 2021, arrivals reached around 1937 thousand persons compared to 632 thousand persons in 2020 and revenues reached around EUR 1514 mn compared to EUR 392 mn the year before. In 2022 tourist arrivals recorded an increase of 65% reaching 3201 thousand persons compared to the year before. The total revenues exhibited also an increase of 61% reaching EUR 2439 mn in 2022 compared to the year before. The reduction from Russia and Ukraine has been outweigh by other jurisdictions mainly European markets. For the period following, the ongoing efforts have been focused on upgrading the tourist product through hotel renovations, new infrastructure as well as with the construction of the casino resort contributing to the increased tourist arrivals either from existing or new markets and increased revenues. Geographical diversification over time Tourist arrivals and receipts 100 888 20 80 60 9 10 2212 2 5 6 6 4000.0 20 223 28 29 29 29 3000.0 20 420 12 10 2000.0 10 20 40 1000.0 27 20 46 39 33 36 38 0.0 20 20 0 2010 2015 2019 2020 2021 2022 UK ■Russia Scandinavia Greece Germany Israel Other Poland Source: Cyprus Statistical Service 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Arrivals (in thsd persons) 2015 2016 2017 2018 Revenues (in EUR mn) 2019 2020 2021 2022 14#15Contents I. INTRODUCING CYPRUS II. STRONGER MACROECONOMY III. SOUND PUBLIC FINANCES IV. REFORMED BANKING SECTOR V. ACTIVE PUBLIC DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY VI. SUSTAINABLE BOND FRAMEWORK VII. LOOKING AHEAD VIII. APPENDIX 15#16. Rebound of public finances from 2021 onwards 2020 2021 2022(f) 2023(f) 2024(f) 2025(f) After five continuous years of fiscal surpluses (2015-2019)¹ Evolution of main fiscal indicators, % of GDP the budget balance of the General Government turned to negative reaching -5.8% in 2020 due to the effects of the negative rate of growth in real terms as well as to the support measures of a one-off nature to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak (fiscal impact: -3.4% of GDP). In 2021 the fiscal balance recorded a significant improvement by 4.1 pp despite the continuation of support measures for COVID-19 outbreak (fiscal impact-3.0% of GDP). In 2022 the budget balance was positive reaching 2.3% of GDP compared to a deficit of 1.7% of GDP the year before, recording a significant improvement of about 4pp of GDP. This development was attributed to the withdrawal of most of the Covid-related measures and the continuous improvement of the economic environment. 8.0 2015 2016 2017 6.0 4.4 2.9 4.0 2.2 2.0 0.0 -2.0 -0.1 0.3 Further improvement of the public finances are expected in the medium term, with the fiscal position reaching a surplus of 1.7% of GDP in 2023 and 2.3% of GDP in the years 2024-2025. -4.0 -6.0 The revenue side recorded an increase of 14.5% during the period under review vis-à-vis the corresponding period of 2021, mainly due to increased revenue from direct and indirect taxes. Social contributions also contributed to the increase of public revenue. 63 2018 دي 2019 5.7 3.5 3.8 3.6 3.6 3.0 0.1 2.3 2.3 2.3 1.7 DOO 3.3 1.9 1.3 -3.7 -1.7 -5.8 Fiscal balance Primary balance The expenditure side increased at a rate of 4.1% in 2022 vis-à-vis the corresponding period of 2021 with the subsidies and interest contributed negatively to the percentage change of expenditure whilst the social transfers and compensation of employees contributed positively to the percentage change of expenditure. Note: "f" denotes forecasts by the Ministry of Finance as of Oct. 2022. All forecasts are based on assumptions and there can be no assurance they will be realised. 1 = Excluding methodological treatments relates to ex-CCB in years 2015 and 2018 Source: Ministry of Finance 16#17• Positive public debt dynamics from 2021 onwards In 2020, the increase of the debt-to-GDP ratio to 113.5 percent (of which 12 percent was due to increased cash buffer) from 90.4 percent the year before, was attributed to the revision of the Annual Funding Plan targeted to tackle the challenges of the pandemic crisis from the beginning of the year. Evolution of gross and net general government debt, % 120.0 110.0 113.5 108.2106.8 102.6 102.6 101.0 98.1 100.0 90.4 92.6 102.4103.0 98.3 97.4 90.0 95.7 97.0 $86.5 In 2021, general government debt recorded a 79.7 80.6 89.3 89.5 substantial decrease of about 12.5 percentage points (p.p) of the GDP, reaching 101% of the GDP, which was the highest reduction among the euro area countries. 80.0 86.2 74.1 65.7 78.6 76.9 70.0 Gross Debt/GDP 56.3 60.0 Net debt/GDP 61.6 50.0 55.6 In 2022 the general government debt recorded a further reduction of about 14.5 p.p reaching 86.5% of GDP, which constitutes the second largest decrease of debt to GDP in the EU. The debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to further decline during the medium term and fall below 75 percent of GDP by the end of 2025, to about 71 percent. However, there is a high uncertainty surrounding the developments of the Russian- Ukraine crisis, along with the global economic uncertainty. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022(est.) 2023(f) 2024(f) Source: Cyprus Statistical Service, Ministry of Finance Note: "f" denotes forecasts by the Ministry of Finance as of April 2022. All forecasts are based on assumptions and there can be no assurance they will be realised. 17 2025(f) 70.0#18Contents I. INTRODUCING CYPRUS II. STRONGER MACROECONOMY III. SOUND PUBLIC FINANCES IV. REFORMED BANKING SECTOR V. ACTIVE PUBLIC DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY VI. SUSTAINABLE BOND FRAMEWORK VII. LOOKING AHEAD VIII. APPENDIX 18#192014 25 25 Solid capital base of the banks International investors hold majority of shareholding and broad composition in systemic banks. Since 2013 the banks' capital position has been consistently strengthened, due to increase in common equity and deleveraging, resulting in key ratios of systemic banks to be above the thresholds specified by the supervisor. Capital Ratios are at satisfactory levels, compared to EU average. Aggregate banking sector capital position, % Systemic Banks capital ratios at 2022Q3, % 2017 Tier 2 Additional Tier 1 Core Tier 1 Source: ECB, Central Bank of Cyprus, systemic banks publications. 2018 2019 20 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.4 1.8 25% 8:4 90.45 15 0.95 20.60% 20.56% Aggregate Total Capital ratio 2022: 19,8% 20% 18.28% 10 15.40% 10 15% 17.4 17.7 17.5 18.0 CET1 EU average: 14.7 15.6 15.9 5 1.0 1.8 11.7 14.2 14.9 15.0 10% 4.5 0 5% 2020 2021 9m_2022 -CET1 Total Capital 0% Bank of Cyprus (2022) Hellenic Bank (2022) 19#20• Continuous reduction in NPES In 2018 sharp reduction by 50% in NPES due to NPES sale by Bank of Cyprus ("Helix", €2.7bn NPEs) and Cooperative Bank carve-out (€6.9bn NPE). In 2020 and 2021, Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank reached further agreements for NPE portfolio sales. By the end of November 2022 NPEs dropped to €2.7 bn (10.5% of gross loans) and accumulated provisions stood at 52% of NPEs. Banks continue deleverage efforts and further sales of NPE portfolio are expected to drop further the NPES in the future. Non performing exposures, in EUR bn 28.4 30 27.3 24.2 20.9 3225 20 15 10 10 5 0 write-offs and Remaining reduction attributed to cash repayments, successful restructurings reclassified as settlement of debt via swaps of immovable property. Q4-2014 Q4-2015 Q4-2016 Q4-2017 10.4 9.1 5.1 3.0 2.7 Q4-2018 Q4-2019 Q4-2020 Q4-2021 11m_2022 performing, Gross loans breakdown, November 2022, in % 60% Performing not restructured (82.5%) 50% 40% Performing & restructured (7.0%) 30% 20% 10% Non-performing & restructured (5.0%) 0% Source: Central Bank of Cyprus, Ministry of Finance Non-performing not restructured (5.5%) Q4-2014 Q4-2015 Non performing exposures and provisions, in % Q4-2016 NPEs to Gross loans % Q4-2017 Q4-2018 Q4-2019 Q4-2020 Provisions to NPES % 20 20 Q4-2021 11m_2022 10.5% 52%#21• • Evolution of deposits Loans to deposits ratio decreased significantly since the peak of 2015 due to sale of NPEs, and stabilization of deposits. The deposit increases in domestic base reflect the stronger domestic economy, and increased confidence to the sector. Reduction in the non resident deposits, due to proactive risk mitigating practices by banks. 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Evolution of Loans and Deposits, in EUR bn 0 Loans Deposits Loan to Deposit ratio (RHS) Source: Central Bank of Cyprus Origin of deposits, in EUR bn 1.6 1.4 6.4 1.2 9.2 8.4 6.6 7.0 5.9 52 5.7 2.6 2.8 11.9 10.4 2.9 2.5 3.2 3.3 1.0 3.2 2.7 2.0 0.8 0.6 42.4 43.3 0.4 36.6 37.8 37.6 39.3 39.8 32.3 32.9 0.2 0.0 DEC.14 DEC. 15 DEC. 16 DEC. 17 DEC. 18 DEC. 19 DEC-20 DEC-21 NOV.- Domestic Residents Other Euro Area Rest of World 22 21#22Evolution of Assets and Liabilities of Banking Sector Share of cash balance and liquid assets, % of assets 5% 6% Banking system balance sheet (% GDP), Sept. 2022 Banking sector assets (% of GDP) • 120% 100% 91% 41% 80% 60% 73% 40% 16% 20% 0% Cash 99% Loans 39% 14% Investments Other assets 37% 10% 11% Dec-14 Sept.-22 Cash ■Debt securities ■Loans ■ Other Banking sector liabilities as % of GDP 113% 120% 100% 73% 80% 60% 40% 23% Increasing liquidity of banks with increase in proportion of 15% 11% 20% 8% cash to assets. 0% Decreasing proportion of loans to total assets. Total Equity Central bank funding Interbank Household Corporate Other deposits deposits Deposits Liabilities Source: Central Bank of Cyprus 22 22#23Income structure, in % 21.6 18.8 24.7 29.3 32.9 31.5 32.5 28.1 25.7 Loan impairments main driver of profit/loss evolution Volatile profitability due to impairments and sale of Cyprus Cooperative Bank. Main banks record profits as of 2018, as the de- risking of balance sheets continues. Interest income in decline along net interest margin. Fees and commissions form the largest component of non-interest income. Net profit/(loss), in EUR mn 200 0 -200 -400 -600 -473 -464 -800 2014 Net Profit/(loss), €mn -214 172 144 -721 2016 2018 -70 -117 55 2020 Jun-2022 78.4 81.2 75.3 70.7 67.1 68.5 67.5 71.9 74.3 1381 1748 2014 2016 2018 2020 Sept.-2022 Net Interest Income Other income 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 ■Operating profit Loan Impairments Source: Central Bank of Cyprus 1049 1128 Operating profit and Impairment, in EUR mn 951 1394 585 607 409 284 4880 480 469 298 259 2021 Sep-22 23 23 110 74#24Contents I. INTRODUCING CYPRUS II. STRONGER MACROECONOMY III. SOUND PUBLIC FINANCES IV. REFORMED BANKING SECTOR V. ACTIVE PUBLIC DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY VI. SUSTAINABLE BOND FRAMEWORK VII. LOOKING AHEAD VII. APPENDIX 24#25Public Debt Management Strategy Cornerstones in Public Debt Management Strategy 2022-24 Target Smoothening of debt maturity profile and extension of marketable debt maturity Maintaining liquid funds for the next 6-9-month financing needs Risk mitigation via reduced exposure to foreign currency and interest rate risks Progress On course: Average maturity of marketable and total debt extended significantly Achieved Foreign currency exposure Achieved: reduced to zero Interest rate risk On course: on a downward trend, new issuance completed in EUR, fixed rate format only • New Public Debt Management Strategy 2023-2025 Strategically, the international bonds will continue to be the main financing instrument to achieve further extension of yield curve and increase in debt maturity. The domestic market will continue to serve as a complimentary financing source. Focusing on longer-term, fixed-rate, euro denominated issuances to assume low new risk into portfolio. Enhancement of the secondary market functioning. Enhancement of investor relations and expansion of investor base in order to reduce further the cost of debt. Share of international bonds in total debt stock, % Completion and extension of the sovereign bond yield curve 80 60 55 65 64 61 On course: Significant 60 49 improvement; Yield curve extended up to 30-year tenor EMTN since May 2019. New with 30-year tenor in April 2020 50 56 40 20 32 13 14 18 22 24 28 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022 Enhancement of investor relations and expansion of investor base On course: higher diversification and larger orderbooks recorded in primary issuances ■Foreign bonds Official loans 53 58 36 25#26Public debt overview Public debt structure, Dec.2022 (est.) General Government Debt €23.4 bn General Government Debt/GDP 86.5% est. Of which liquid assets/GDP 9.6% Short term debt 0.6% • Resident holders (estimate at issuance) 13% . Domestic currency 100% • Fixed interest rate 70% • Private sector holdings (at issuance) 33% Evolution of investor base by type Public debt by instrument, Dec.2022 (est.) Treasury Bills (0.6%) Domestic Bonds (2.7%) Retail Securities (1.6%) Foreign Bonds (58%) Official Loans (35.6%) Private Loans (1.5%) Evolution of investor base by geography 100% 3% 7% 3% 100% 3% 24% 7% 11% 2% 80% 21% 24% 14% 10% 7% 22% 80% 15% 13% 40% 28% 10% 15% 60% 22% 17% 9% 11% 25% 38% 60% 34% 40% 8% 18% 21% 41% 3% 32% 48% 6% 40% 52% 60% 20% 42% 62% 14% 27% 41% 49% 11% 21% 35% 20% 14% 0% 28% 22% 20% Nov 2015 CYPGB2025, 4.25% 22% 31% Sept 2018 CYPGB2028, 2.375% May 2019 CYPGB2049, 2.75% Jan.2020 CYPGB2040, 1.25% 0% Feb.2021 CYPGB2026,0.0% Jan.2022 CYPGB2032 0.95% Fund Managers Hedge Funds Nov 2015 CYPGB2025, 4.25% ■Banks/Private Banks/CB/OI Insurance/Pension Other Source: Public Debt Management Office Note: "est" denotes estimates by the Ministry of Finance as of Feb.2023.. Sept 2018 CYPGB2028, 2.375% UK Germany/Austria/Switz. May 2019 CYPGB2049, 2.75% Jan.2020 CYPGB2040, 1.25% Feb.2021 CYPGB2026,0.0% Other Europe Cyprus Rest of world US offshore Jan.2022 CYPGB2032 0.95% 26#27in % Debt portfolio cost-risk indicators improving Weighted average maturity of debt, in years in years 10 8 co 4.9 4.5 2.7 2 0 2012 2016 Weighted average cost of public debt, in % 4.5 4.2 7.9 8.0 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.9 7.3 4.0 3.5 3.0 in % 2.3 2.5 1.8 1.8 2.0 1.6 1.5 2020 2021 2022 1.0 2012 2016 2020 2021 2022 Total debt Marketable debt Interest rate distribution of debt, in % 120 100 12 29 29 30 80 46 10 60 88 40 71 71 54 70 70 20 0 2012 2016 2020 2021 2022 222 Fixed rate debt Floating rate debt Source: Public Debt Management Office 90 ESM loans Other loans Evolution of government liquidity buffer, in EUR mn in EUR mn 4000 300 250 240 3000 220 ▲ 197 200 2000 150 ▲ 133 100 1000 50 0 7 0 Dec 2012 Dec 2016 Dec.2020 Dec 2021 Dec.2022 Next 9 months debt redemptions Next 9 months debt redemptions cover ratio (rhs) For Dec. 2012 and Dec. 2016, debt redemptions refer to 12 month period 27 in %#280 in EUR mn 500 1000 1500 2000 3000 Public debt maturity structure Active management of debt aims to smooth out maturities further Debt maturity profile Dec. 2022, in EUR mn 2500 Source: Public Debt Management Office Note: Green box in the diagram illustrate the latest EMTN transaction executed in 2022. 10 year EMTN, 0.95% ■Foreign-law securities Domestic-law securities ESM loans 2035-2039 2040 Other loans 2041-2048 2049 2050 28 2051#29Annual Funding Plan 2023 Financing needs and sources Financing needs AFP in 2022 EUR bn AFP in 2023 EUR bn The main funding of the AFP 2022 is through the issuance of one international benchmark bond and at a lesser extent through other financing sources. 1.8 1.1 Debt Redemptions 2.2 1.5 Treasury Bills 0.3 0.1 Domestic Bonds-Retail bonds 0.8 0.3 EMTNS 1.0 1.0 Loans 0.1 0.1 Fiscal needs, cash basis (0.4) (0.4) Financing Sources (upper borrowing limit) 1.8 1.5 Treasury Bills 0.14 0.3 EMTN 1.0 1.0 Loans 0.13 0.18 Retail bond 0.02 0.04 Utilization of cash reserves (minus sign=increase) 0.51 -0.4 Complementary financing through Retail bonds, Treasury bills and loans. The yields of 3-month Treasury Bills turned to positive territory since June 2022 with the weighted average yield at 0.37% in 2022 compared to -0.36% in 2021. Very strong cash position with the liquidity at the end of 2022 covering more than 3.5 times the next 9-month financing needs of the year 2023. The main financing instrument of AFP 2023 remains the international bonds which takes the form of a sustainability bond. Lower financing needs in 2023 due to lower debt redemptions and projected fiscal surplus. Source: Public Debt Management Office Note: Discrepancies between the totals and the sum of constituent items are contributed to rounding. 29 29#30-15 45 -10 40 Notches to investment grade L Gradual enhancement of investment grade status Credit rating history and current status Ratings' summary 1 Fitch Moody's S&P's DBRS 10 BBB/Ba1/BBB/BBB (Stab./Pos./Stab./Stab.) by Fitch, Moody's, S&P's and DBRS • Fiscal policy space 5 • Rating strengths High income per capita, strong institutions and governance, strong regulatory quality Highly skilled labour force Favorable Government debt profile F-11 J-11 0-11 F-12 J-12 0-12 F-13 J-13 0-13 F-14 J-14 0-14 F-15 J-15 0-15 F-16 J-16 0-16 F-17 J-17 0-17 F-18 J-18 0-18 F-19 J-19 0-19 F-20 J-20 Note: 1. Non-exclusive list, as indicated in publicly available opinions of the Credit Rating Agencies reports. Please see full reports for more detail. 0-20 F-21 J-21 0-21 F-22 J-22 0-22 Concerns • • High levels of public and private debt Banking sector asset weakness Capital market access for banks Impact of crisis in Ukraine to Cyprus economy in the medium-term. Progress . Material reduction in the stock of NPEs and the strengthening of the banking sector Strong fiscal policy management Robust and resilient growth supporting also by NRRP Strong Government financing buffer 30 30#31Contents I. INTRODUCING CYPRUS II. STRONGER MACROECONOMY III. SOUND PUBLIC FINANCES IV. REFORMED BANKING SECTOR V. ACTIVE PUBLIC DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY VI. SUSTAINABLE BOND FRAMEWORK VII. LOOKING AHEAD VIII. APPENDIX 31#32Overview of the Framework and SPO Overview of ROC'S Sustainable Financing Framework ROC's Sustainable Financing Framework received a Second Party Opinion (SPO) from ISS ESG Green Bond Principles Green Bond Principles ICMA Social Bond Principles Social Bond Principles ICMA Sustainability Bond Guidelines Sustainability Bond Guidelines Voluntary Process Guidelines for Issuing Green Bonds June 2021 Voluntary Process Guidelines for Issuing Social Bonds June 2021 June 2021 ICMA Republic of Cyprus ISS CO CORPORATED ISS ESG ISS ESG mury21123 SECOND PARTY OPINION (SPO) The Reash of Cre ROC's Sustainable Finance Framework is aligned with Green and Social Bond Principles as published by the ICMA, the ICMA Sustainable Bond Guidance and the LMA Green and Social Loan Principles following Core Components and Key Recommendations: Use of Proceeds, Project Selection and Evaluation, Management of Proceeds, Reporting, Sustainable Finance Framework, External Review Cyprus has also taken into consideration the developing EU Taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities in developing the criteria for eligible expenditures under this Framework. • ISS-ESG has assessed the Republic of Cyprus' Sustainable Finance Framework as 'Aligned' to the Green and Social Bond Principles as published by the ICMA, the ICMA Sustainable Bond Guidance and the LMA Green and Social Loan Principles. ISS-ESG has judged the sustainability quality of the eligibility criteria as 'Positive'. Issuer's ISS ESG has judged the linking of the transaction to Cyprus' overall ESG Profile as 'Consistent with sustainability strategy'. 32#33ROC's Eligible Project Categories: Indicative Asset Pool Indicative split: Green/Social Bond Principles Categories Indicative Refinancing (20-22) vs New Financing (23-25) Socioeconomic Advancement and Empowerment - 83.5% Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management - 8.3% Environmentally Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources and Land Use - 2.7% Energy Efficiency - 2.9% Clean Transportation -1.1% ■Refinancing - 47.2% ■New Financing - 52.8% • Total indicative assets identified: €1.06bn • ROC has a strong focus on green transition, and the bulk of EU funds under the RRF are earmarked for energy efficiency and renewable energy related projects to support this ambition. As a result of ROC ensuring the prevention of double-counting projects that benefit from EU co-financing, the allocation under this Framework has a social skew. This is also consistent with ROC's commitment to social protection, welfare and inclusion. Cyprus retains a commitment to both social and environmental projects. Indicative Split: Green vs Social projects (EURM) Social 83.4% Green 16.6% 33 33#34ROC's Eligible Green Project Categories Overview Eligible Categories Clean Transportation O 13 Renewable Energy UN SDGs Measures related to: 13 Eligibility Criteria Electric vehicles (e.g. expanding charging infrastructure), enlarging and improving bicycle infrastructure, infrastructure (e.g. pavements, bike lanes) dedicated to personal mobility devices whose propulsion comes from the physical activity of the user and/or zero-emission motor and related R&D activities Expenditures related to: • Production, acquisition, operation or distribution of renewable energy (e.g. solar, biomass), connection of renewable energy to the grid, transmission of renewable energy and related R&D activities Support for: Energy efficient solutions for commercial, public and industrial sectors (including smart grids), residential energy efficiency programmes (including heating, retrofit and insulation), reduction of energy use in industrial processes and related R&D activities Identification and remediation of contaminated sites, measures supporting the development of waste management activities such as waste prevention, waste reduction and recycling and projects and R&D on resource efficiency and environmentally friendly waste management including the avoidance, re-use, reduction and recycling of waste 13 Energy Efficiency • O Pollution prevention 3 and Control الله Biodiversity 14 conservation and со environmentally sustainable manage- ment of living natural resources and land use Sustainable water and = wastewater management Climate change adaptation Circular economy adapted products, production tech- 13 11 nologies and processes Green buildings A W DOWNH 用 Q Protection and enhancement of terrestrial and marine biodiversity, ecosystems and natural capital, protection of wetlands, conservation, restoration and rehabilitation of land to maintain or improve the habitat, including through the establishment of protected land or national parks, environmental protection measures in agriculture and sustainable forest management, including afforestation, rehabilitation, and conservation Programmes designed to preserve water assets, improve the ecological status and quality of water, sanitation and wastewater treatment, such as: Building supply, purification and sewage treatment infrastructure, excluding fossil fuel operations, construction, operation, maintenance and upgrades of own infrastructures for the management of water resources, increasing water recycling and wastewater treatment facilities and actions aimed at promoting the efficient use of water and improving the quality of the water environment Extreme weather events observation and monitoring systems, flood and forest fire protection, resilience and other risk mitigation programmes, data driven climate monitoring solutions and engineering activities and technical consultancy dedicated to adaptation to climate change Expenditures related to the promotion of a circular economy, such as: Collection, treatment and recycling of municipal waste, and projects supporting the use of sustainable production and sustainable consumption practices New buildings and the relevant renovation works of existing buildings which have received or are expected to receive a recognized green building certifications, including: LEED "Gold" or above, BREEAM "Excellent" or above and EPC "A", as well as any other local equivalent standards 34#35ROC's Eligible Social Project Categories Overview Eligible Categories UN SDGs Affordable basic infrastructure Access to Essential Services/Healthcare Access to Essential Services/ Education & Vocational Training الله 11 Affordable Housing A Employment Generation Socioeconomic Advancement and Empowerment Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems 2. Eligibility Criteria 11 Develop and provide access to basic infrastructure, including in the following areas: Water & Sanitation - Increase the percentage of the total population with access to drinking water, optimize water-quality monitoring processes & improve waste management processes Energy - Expenditures to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, and improvement in electrical supply, with a view to expand geographical coverage, in particular in rural areas Transportation - Strengthening of the transportation infrastructure in order to increase connectivity, especially for rural areas and populations or other underserved areas Target populations: Population at large, but especially low-income households, people with disabilities, migrants and/or displaced persons, undereducated, underserved owing to a lack of quality access to essential goods and services, unemployed, women and/or sexual and gender minorities, aging populations and vulnerable youth and other vulnerable groups, including as a result of natural disasters Providing access to essential healthcare infrastructure and services for all populations by: extending healthcare capacities and improving the quality of the existing healthcare, preventive and curative action to deal with pandemic and other natural catastrophes, increasing the number of post-graduate healthcare workers, improving the quality of healthcare services and improving the quality of disease prevention services Target populations: Particularly low-income households, people with disabilities, elderly people, migrants and/or displaced persons, undereducated, underserved, unemployed, women/gender minorities, aging populations and vulnerable youth and other vulnerable groups, including as a result of natural disasters Providing access to essential educational and science infrastructure and services for all by: strengthening the accessibility of pre-school education programs, ensuring better educational conditions for socially disadvantaged pupils, extending capacity within the public/free education system and improving the quality of the existing educational infrastructure and equipment Target populations: Pre-school children, schoolchildren to 12th grade, university staff, academic staff, secondary/vocational school staff, students and scientists Providing access to affordable housing to vulnerable populations by extending the social and affordable housing supply, improving the quality of the existing social and affordable housing and providing financial assistance to facilitate access to housing and ownership Target populations: Low income, people living without adequate housing, households in positions of insecurity and exclusion Supporting employment generation and labour market integration including through: employment generation and retention initiatives, extending capacities and improving quality of vocational education and initiatives to support venture investment Target populations: Unemployed and underemployed, NEETS (those not in education, employment or training), SMEs and persons with disabilities Providing equitable access to and control over assets, services, resources, and opportunities, and promoting equitable participation and integration into the market and society, including reduction of income inequality Target populations: Low-income, vulnerable youth, non-profit organisations, people with disabilities Supporting physical, social, and economic access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food that meets dietary needs and requirements and reducing impacts from food production, including through: Programmes to promote resilient agricultural practices and target reduction of food loss and waste, initiatives to promote improved productivity of small-scale producers and development of short circuits/local food systems, and expansion of organic farming in line with the EU's Common Agricultural Policy and pursuant to EU regulation Target population: Population at large, farmers (especially farmers in disadvantaged areas) 1 8 35 55#36ROC's Project Evaluation and Selection Process Cyprus will coordinate a Sustainable Bond Working Group to review projects nominated by government departments and prepare for annual reporting Project Nomination by ministries with project oversight NM Review of Expenditures to ensure alignment with eligibility criteria PDMO NM 1 5 Initial Project Evaluation and Selection 3 4 Initial Screening in consultation with nominating ministries Detailed Review Eligibility Decision of shortlisted projects by interministerial group and updating of Eligible Expenditures Register PDMO SFWG PDMO SFWG PDMO Public Debt Management Office NM Nominating Ministries SFWG Sustainable Bond Working Group Ongoing Review and Preparation for Annual Reporting Replacements If needed-following steps 1 to 4 detailed above PDMO SFWG NM 6 7 8 Framework Update Reporting If needed-integrating substantial new developments on the allocation of proceeds and corresponding impacts PDMO PDMO SFWG NM PDMO Public Debt Management Office NM Nominating Ministries SFWG Sustainable Bond Working Group Roles and responsibilities throughout the ongoing review process ✓ PDMO reaches out to nominating ministries to reconfirm allocated projects have not changed materially & remain in compliance with established criteria If necessary, all parties work together to reallocate proceeds to replacement projects ✓ PDMO reviews Framework annually, makes amendments (with SFWG oversight) as required, & procures an updated SPO if needed ✓ Prior to annual allocation/impact reporting, Cyrpus PDMO reaches out to nominating ministries to confirm final spend and impact KPIs, before procuring external review/SFWG signoff and publishing Interministerial Sustainable Finance The SFWG is chaired by the Public Debt Management Office senior lead for sustainable debt finance, and also includes representatives from the following ministries: • Ministry of Finance (officials responsible for budget planning) • Working Group (SFWG) Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment • Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance/Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare • Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works#37ROC's Management of Proceeds Management of proceeds The Republic of Cyprus may use proceeds from the issuance of any Sustainable Instruments issued under this Framework for general budgetary purposes or such other use as may be specified in the applicable offering document for such issuance. Eligible Expenditures Register . • The Eligible Expenditures Register managed by the PDMO will reflect the working list of eligible expenditures based on the screening process described above, and will indicate the expenditures against which proceeds from any Sustainable Instrument issuance have been matched. The Eligible Expenditures Register will therefore reflect the net proceeds from each Sustainable Instrument issuance, the amount of proceeds matched against specified eligible expenditures, and the amount of proceeds remaining to be allocated for each Sustainable Instrument series. Selection & Allocation timing • The Republic will endeavor to fully match the net proceeds from any Sustainable Instrument issuance to Eligible Expenditures within two budget years from the date that the relevant Sustainable Instrument has been issued and will manage proceeds from any Sustainable Issuance accordingly on a per-issuance basis. In the event that amounts raised from Sustainable Instruments are not immediately and fully allocated to Eligible Expenditures, the PDMO will manage unallocated proceeds in line with its normal cash management guidelines and will ensure that its cash accounts maintain a balance that is no less than the amounts unallocated under any Sustainable Instrument issuances outstanding. 37#38ROC's Impact and Allocation Reporting Commitments • Allocation reporting Published annually Will be publically available on the PDMO's website no later than the end of the calendar year after any Sustainable Instrument issuance . Will include: - Total net proceeds from any Sustainable issue (listed by ISIN) Breakdown of the allocation of the net proceeds between each of the Eligible Green and Social categories - Split of allocations between refinancing vs. new expenditures made post-issuance Breakdown of the allocation of the net proceeds of Sustainable Bond issuances by ICMA Green/ Social Bond Principles Category Breakdown of the allocation of the net proceeds of Sustainable Bond issuances by UN SDG Breakdown of the allocation of the net proceeds of Sustainable Bond issuances by geography Renewable energy Impact reporting, examples: Output of additional renewable energy in MWh p.a. Additional capacity of renewable energy plant(s) and installations constructed, refurbished or subsidized in MW Energy efficiency Annual greenhouse gas emissions reduced/avoided in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2 e) Annual energy savings in MWh or GJ Affordable basic infrastructure • Number of women/youth supported Increased access to clean, affordable water & sanitation Improved health outcomes for community Improvement in sustainable/eco-friendly/low carbon mobility Employment generation Increase in GDP Enhanced financial resilience Increased demographic dividend Improved quality of life by easing the burden of housing expenses for low-income families Climate change adaptation Number of climate change adaptation/resilience projects supported Number of additional citizens protected from floods Area protected from floods Circular economy Amount of waste diverted from landfill Monetary value of products (recycled materials, etc.) created from waste processing / products containing a high proportion of recycled materials 38#39ROC's Second Party Opinion Opinion provided by ISS-ESG "The use of proceeds categories have a significant contribution to SDGs 1 'No Poverty', 2 'Zero Hunger', 3 'Good Health and Well Being', 4 'Quality Education', 6 'Clean Water and Sanitation' 7 'Affordable and Clean Energy', 8 'Decent Work and Economic Growth', 10 'Reduced Inequalities', 11 'Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12 'Responsible Consumption and Production', 13 'Climate Action', 14 'Life Below Water' and 15 'Life on Land', and a limited contribution to SDG 5 'Gender Equality'." "The Issuer defines exclusion criteria for harmful project categories and a three years lookback period, in line with best market practices." "The key sustainability objectives and the rationale for issuing Sustainable Financing Instruments are clearly described by the Issuer. All project categories financed are in line with the sustainability objectives of the Issuer." ISS ESG Scoring delivered by ISS-ESG Criteria Part I: Alignment to the Green and Social Bond Principles Category, the ICMA Sustainable Bond Guidelines and the LMA Green and Social Loan Principles? Part II: Sustainability quality of the eligibility criteria? Part III: Linking of the transaction to Cyprus' overall ESG Profile? ✓ Aligned ✓ Positive Score ✓ Consistent with Issuer's sustainability strategy Republic of Cyprus ISS CORPORATE ISS ESG Suttavalile foruma franazori ICMA International Capital Market Association SECOND PARTY OPINION (SPO) VERIFICATION PARAMETERS The The Green Bond Principles The Social Bond Principles Sustainability Bond Guidelines 39#40Social Project Case Study: Female Entrepreneurship Scheme THALIA Programme (2021-27) Aim: This scheme targets the development, promotion and support of female entrepreneurship and the creation of new jobs in the economy. Description: The Scheme's main objective is to support, develop and promote the SMEs in the manufacturing sector and other specific economic activities that are established or to be established in areas controlled by the Cyprus Government. Potential Uses of Proceeds: Expansion of existing business through investments that will improve the technological level, the production process and the productivity at SMEs ✓ The creation of new units and reinforcement of entrepreneurship ✓ The creation of new job positions Beneficiaries: ✓ New or existing SMEs in the manufacturing sector that are established or to be established in areas controlled by the Cyprus Government ✓ New or existing SMEs operating in other specific economic activities as shown in section 6 of the Scheme's Guide Achievements/timeline: ✓ The project is ongoing since 2018 in various forms assisting the increase of female entrepreneurship. Eligible assets are €5 mln ICMA Social Bond Principles Category: Socioeconomic Advancement and Empowerment FOR Indicative Impact metrics Number of jobs created Number of beneficiaries POVERTY DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH M 10 REDUCE INEQUALITIES KID Number of SMEs supported (generally and in the manufacturing sector) Picture: https://eit.europa.eu/our-activities/entrepreneurship/women-entrepreneurship-and-leadership 40 40#41Social Project Case Study: Social benefits to persons with disabilities Social benefits to persons with disabilities Aim: Provision of social benefits used by persons with disabilities. Description: The social benefits are to help cover their social needs for care services, personal assistance, support in communication, mobility, independent living and other social needs. These are for specific subsets of the population - for example there is a monthly grant to blind people, monthly ability allowance regulated by law (people with mobile disabilities, blind, kidney problems, cell diseases). The disability is assessed, and various medical certificates taken into account. Potential Uses of Proceeds: Motor disability allowance Monthly grant to people suffering from blindness ✓ Spend includes one-off benefits as well as recurring monthly spend Beneficiaries: ✓ Individuals suffering from a range of disabilities Achievements/timeline: ✓ The project is ongoing and is crucial in assisting in the economic and social integration of persons with disabilities (more than 10.000 beneficiaries annually). Eligible expenditures are €270 mln ICMA Social Bond Principles Category: Socioeconomic Advancement and Empowerment 1POVERTY Indicative Impact metrics ✓ Number of beneficiaries DICENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH REDUCED INEQUALITIES Picture: https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catid=1484 41#42Green Project Case Study: Water Management & Infrastructure Water-related infrastructure in Nicosia, Larnaca and Paphos Aim: To increase the uninterrupted provision of water (and thus strengthen water security) to the regions of Nicosia, Larnaca and Paphos. Description: This project is related to EU Council Specific Recommendations 2019/CSR 4 & 2020/CSR 3 and to the Ministry of Agriculture National strategic Plan under the strategic objective: "Sustainably meeting water needs." Some of the old water pipes in these regions are exposed to asbestos and are made of cement. This infrastructure project will contribute to the installation of new pipes, which will also reduce leaks. Potential Uses of Proceeds: ✓ Installation of new water pipes to promote water security Beneficiaries: ✓ Communities in the Nicosia, Larnaca and Paphos regions with reduced water security Achievements/Timeline: Improved health parameters for population/ Reduced water waste Reduced energy costs. All projects will be completed by 2030. Eligible expenses are €13.5mln ICMA Green Bond Principles Category: Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management Indicative Impact metrics ✓ Energy consumption per m3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING W CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION Volume of water treated (litres) / transferred through pipes Number of beneficiaries Kilometres of pipe installed % leak reduction 42#43Green Project Case Study: Restoring the environment at Amiantos mine Environmental Restoration at abandoned asbestos mine in Troodos mountain Aim: Work to restore the environment to its natural state at the site of an abandoned asbestos mine and prevent possible pollution from the old mine. Description: The objective of the project is to contribute to halting loss of biodiversity through improvement of restoration and management practices in the Amiantos asbestos mine, part of the Troodos National Forest Park, and a major part of the most valuable mountain landscape of Cyprus. The ultimate aim is to improve restoration practices, in terms of efficiency and conformity to EU Directives and to broaden their scope to sufficiently address biodiversity conservation and landscape improvement aspects. Restoration works around the abandoned mine first began in 1995. Potential Uses of Proceeds: ✓ Identification and remediation of contaminated sites ✓ Investment in restoration techniques to be executed by experts, staff training and standardisation of new methods through relevant guides ✓ Other measures supporting restoration of the area, e.g. construction of an artificial pond in the mine's crater, planting hygrophilous trees, hydroseeding and responsible management of mine waste Beneficiaries: ✓ Communities surrounding the Troodos National Forest Park Achievements/timeline: ✓ Restoring environment and biodiversity to its natural state. Project started in late 90's and expected not to be completed before 2030. eligible expenses are €2 mln ICMA Green Bond Principles Category: Pollution Prevention and Control Before: Indicative Impact metrics Certified area covered (ha) Water quality Erosion levels After: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Quantitative measures to improvements in biodiversity (e.g. number of species supported) 43#44Green Project Case Study: SAVE subsidy schemes SAVE home subsidy schemes Aim: The Scheme aims to promote deep energy renovation of existing households, belonging to individuals. It's main objective is to reduce each household's primary energy consumption at least by 60%. Description: The scheme is targeting energy efficiency gains up to 60% in households though improvements in the infrastructure of the houses either through improvements in temperature insulation or the installing of technical equipment that reduces energy consumption (e.g. PV cells). Energy savings are estimated by Qualified Experts, who issue Energy Performance Certificates before and after energy renovation of each household. Potential Uses of Proceeds: ✓ Eligible measures cover a wide range of investments such as insulation of buildings' shell, replacement of windows, window shading systems, replacement of heating / air conditioning systems, installation of renewable energy systems, energy storage systems, installation of electricity saving systems etc. Beneficiaries: ✓ Households subject to energy efficiency-based home improvements Achievements/timeline: Projected 3 800 households to use the scheme. ✓ €30mn eligible expenses in the period 2020-2025 ✓ Expected to spur activity and investment in green construction & services Picture: https://dom.com.cy/en/live/digest/cyprus-launches-home-energy-drive-program/ ICMA Green Bond Principles Category: Energy Efficiency Indicative Impact metrics ✓ Percentage saving in energy efficiency Number of beneficiaries 13 AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY CLIMATE ACTION 44#45Contents I. INTRODUCING CYPRUS II. STRONGER MACROECONOMY III. SOUND PUBLIC FINANCES IV. REFORMED BANKING SECTOR V. ACTIVE PUBLIC DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY VI. LOOKING AHEAD VII. APPENDIX 45#46Looking Ahead Main indicators 2021 2022 (est.) 2023 f 2024 f 2025 f Real GDP (% change) 5.5% 5.6% 3.0% 3.3% 3.2% Unemployment rate 7.5% 7.0% 6.4% 5.7% 5.0% Public debt (% of GDP) Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) 101.0% 86.5% 80.6% 74.1% 70.0% -1.7% 2.3% 1.7% 2.3% 2.3% Source: Ministry of Finance (1) "f" denotes forecasts by the Ministry of Finance as of October 2022. Forecasts are based on assumptions and there can be no assurance that any such forecasts will be realised. Forecasts are subject to revisions from time to time. 46#47Key credit highlights Prudent fiscal policy Robust and sustainable economic growth Consolidated banking sector Improved debt risk-cost indicators Strong institutions and legal system Upside risks in services and energy sector Government prefunding Political stability Economic resilience 47#48Contacts Public Debt Management Office Ministry of Finance, Republic of Cyprus Tel.: 00 357 226 011 82 Web: www.mof.gov.cy/pdmo E-mail: [email protected] Fax.: 0035722602749 Other sources of information • Ministry of Finance www.mof.gov.cy • Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.mfa.gov.cy • Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism www.mcit.gov.cy • Central Bank of Cyprus www.centralbank.cy • • Cyprus Statistical Service www.mof.gov.cy/cystat Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency www.investcyprus.org.cy 48#49Contents I. INTRODUCING CYPRUS II. STRONGER MACROECONOMY III. SOUND PUBLIC FINANCES IV. REFORMED BANKING SECTOR V. ACTIVE PUBLIC DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY VI. LOOKING AHEAD VII. APPENDIX 49#50RRF allocation to Cyprus and RRP budget The total budget of the CY RRP amounts to €1,206 bln, which will be financed through grants of €1,006 bln (at current prices) and additional funding of about €0,20 bln in the form of loan. RRP Strategic Objectives & New Growth Model for the Cypriot Economy. The Plan is structured around five (5) Policy Axes and thirteen (13) Components, with an implementation period up to 2026, all aligned with the Plan's strategic goal and objectives. The key strategic goal of the RRP Cyprus is: «Strengthening the economy's resilience and the country's potential for economically, socially and environmentally sustainable long-term growth and welfare>> Source: Cyprus Statistical Service, Ministry of Finance Note: "f" denotes forecasts by the Ministry of Finance, as of October 2021. All forecasts are based on assumptions and there can be no assurance they will be realised. 50 50#51Aim of the RRP measures Through the implementation of the RRP measures, the aim is to promote Cyprus as: • · • • A country with high levels of resilience, productivity and competitiveness through a sustainable model of long-term growth; A country where the education system and workforce development are aligned with the skills needed for the future; A country with high performance in Green and Digital transition; A country with a resilient health system that follows best practices from top health systems around the world; A welfare state with a strong protection network for those in need of state assistance; . A state of law, transparency and accountability, with strong anti-corruption mechanisms. Source: Cyprus Statistical Service, Ministry of Finance Note: "f" denotes forecasts by the Ministry of Finance, as of October 2021. All forecasts are based on assumptions and there can be no assurance they will be realised. 51#52Cyprus RRP total investments CYPRUS RRP TOTAL INVESTMENTS €1,2 bln from EU mechanism + €1,1 bln additional private funds mobilised in Cyrpus (133 measures - reforms & investments) 58 reforms 75 41% investments green transition 23% digital transition 52#53• The economic impact of RRP The economic impact assessment of the RRP carried out by the University of Cyprus, the Cypriot RRP is expected to have significant macroeconomic impact in the short, medium and long term. More specifically, some key results of the relevant assessment show that: the RRP can lead to economic growth and more specifically increase the GDP of Cyprus by about 3% in the short- term (2022-2023) and by around 7% in the medium-term (2022-2026), compared to the baseline growth of the economy without the RRP; the Plan increases employment by more than 2.5%, or by around 11,000 new jobs during the period 2021- 2026; the contribution of productivity to GDP and employment rises from 10.6% and 13.2% in the short-term and 23.5% and 29.3% in the medium-term. 53 53#54RRP policy axes and allocation of funds Percentage of total budget Policy Axis/Component 1. Public health, civil protection and lessons learned from the pandemic 1.1. Resilient and Effective Health System, Enhanced Civil Protection 2. Accelerated transition to a green economy Budget (in euro mln) 74,1 (%) 6,1% 74,1 6,1% 447,6 37,1% 2.1. Climate neutrality, energy efficiency and renewable energy penetration 269 22,3% 2.2. Sustainable transport 91,3 7,6% 2.3. Smart and sustainable water management 87,3 7,2% 3. Strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of the economy 422,3 35% 3.1. New growth model and diversification of the economy 166,4 13,8% 3.2. Enhanced research and innovation 64 5,3% 3.3. Business support for competitiveness 54,1 4,3% 3.4. Modernizing public and local authorities, making justice more efficient and fighting corruption 96 7,9% 3.5. Safeguarding fiscal and financial stability 44,5 3,7% 4. Towards a digital era 89,4 7,4% 4.1. Upgrade infrastructure for connectivity 53 4,4% 4.2. Promote e-government 36,4 3% 5. Labour market, social protection, education and human capital 172,9 14,3% 5.1. Educational system modernization-up-skilling and retraining 94 7,8% 5.2. Labour market, social protection, social welfare and inclusion Total RFP 78,9 6,5% 1,206 100% Green transition Digital transition 491 ≈41%1 ≈282 ≈23% 54#55Indicative Payment profile of the NRRP Program Details of payment request # M&Ts (Grants) Grant amount in €mln # M&Ts (Loans) Loans amount in €mln Total amount in €mln Year of payment 13% pre-financing 130,772,986 26,041,600 156,814,586 2021 1st dose 14 85,000,000 0 0 85,000,000 2022 2nd to 3rd dose 48 200,000,000 1 0 200,000,000 2023 4th to 5th dose 54 230,000,000 4 50,000,000 280,000,000 2024 6th to 7th dose 2025 47 195,000,000 3 85,000,000 280,000,000 8th to 9th dose 2026 56 120,000,000 3 0 144,451,461 10th dose 37 45,173,061 2027 4 39,278,400 225,000,000 256 1,005,946,047 15 200,320,000 1,206,266,047 [1] This amount corresponds to the financial allocation after deduction of Cyprus' proportional share of the expenses of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, calculated in accordance with the methodology of Article 11 of that Regulation and corresponds to 0.02% of the allocation. 55