Investor Presentaiton
Case Studies - Financial Sector
CAM: Expanding Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized
Enterprise Lending Project
IND: Supporting Access to Finance for Women in Rural Areas
Project
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9120618/07:39
Client: PRASAC Microfinance Institution Limited
ADB Assistance: $40m loan
Key Features:
The project will support the growth of PRASAC's financing portfolio for micro,
small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), providing needed financial
products and services to this underserved segment. PRASAC has prioritized
the development of its MSME financing business line, emphasizing MSMEs led
by women.
PRASAC was established in 1995 as a development project funded by the
European Union to rehabilitate and support agricultural development in 6
provinces in Cambodia. The company evolved over the years and became a
microfinance institution, providing credit to rural communities and
microenterprises throughout the country. Present shareholders include Lanka
Orix Leasing Company (70%), a leading financial service conglomerate in Sri
Lanka, Bank of East Asia (21%), the largest independent local commercial bank
in Hong Kong and, PRASAC Staff Company (9%).
ADB's Value Addition:
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Provide access to longer-tenor debt to support growth and reduce certain risks
and to diversify its funding sources.
Promote gender equality and/or women's empowerment in PRASAC's business
activities through the gender action plan.
Approval Date: 17 July 2018
Commitment Date: 18 December 2018
Client: Annapurna Finance Private Limited
ADB Assistance: $30m equity; $20m debt security
Key Features:
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Annapurna has been part of ADB's Microfinance Risk Participation and Guarantee
Program since 2014. It is one of the largest MFIs in India with the majority of its
portfolio in lagging states and rural areas. Annapurna's largest shareholder is Oman
India Joint Investment Fund, a growth capital private equity fund focused on
investing in the mid-market segment in India. The Belgian Investment Company for
Developing Countries, a bilateral development bank, holds about 14%.
The transaction will support Annapurna's growth as it expands its lending presence
in eastern and central India and diversifies across underpenetrated regions of India.
This will be Annapurna's first partnership with a multilateral institution.
ADB's investment will be used to finance (i) microfinance loans to women
customers under the self-help group and joint liability group models; (ii) other
small loans to individuals and micro and small enterprises; and (iii) affordable
housing loans.
ADB will also provide capacity building technical assistance of up to $500,000 to
support Annapurna in key areas such as gender mainstreaming, including skills
development of its customers and risk management.
ADB's Value Addition:
Through ADB's nominee on Annapurna's Board, Annapurna will benefit from ADB's
experience and knowledge in some of its core business areas, such as MSE finance,
rural finance, and affordable housing finance.
Strengthen the capital of Annapurna and provide longer-tenor debt.
Support Annapurna's adherence to high corporate governance and adoption of
market leading risk management, social, and environmental standards.
Approval Date: 14 November 2018
Commitment Date: 27 December 2018 (for equity only)
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