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Summary of Proposed Investment

This Summary of Proposed Investment is prepared and distributed to the public in advance of the IFC Board of Directors’ consideration of the proposed transaction. Its purpose is to enhance the transparency of IFC’s activities, and this document should not be construed as presuming the outcome of the Board decision. Board dates are estimates only.

Project number 28135
Company nameDeyang City Commercial Bank
CountryChina
SectorFinance & Insurance
Environmental categoryFI
DepartmentGlobal Financial Markets Group
StatusPending Disbursement
Date SPI disclosedMay 7, 2009
Projected board dateJune 8, 2009
Previous EventsSigned: September 30, 2009
Approved: September 17, 2009
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Project description
The project is an equity investment in Deyang City Commercial Bank (“DYCCB”, the “Bank”) to acquire 10% - 20% stake. The objectives are to strengthen the Bank’s capital base, introduce international best practice to the Bank and support the Bank in implementing its strategy. Moreover, IFC’s investment will support SMEs in Deyang area directly hit by or adversely affected by the earthquake in Sichuan Province.

DYCCB was founded in 1998 through the consolidation of 8 credit cooperatives. The Bank positions itself as an SME bank rooted in local economy and has achieved sound development in the past several years. As of December 31, 2008, total assets amount to $1.9 billion equivalent with a gross loan portfolio of $970 million equivalent. Loans to SMEs account for over 80% of the Bank’s portfolio.