Foreign & Colonial Romanian Investment Company plc

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Summary Of Project Information (SPI)Project NameForeign & Colonial Romanian Investment Company plc     RegionEuropeSectorProject No008652Projected Board DateOctober 27, 1997Company NameForeign & Colonial Romanian Investment Company plcTechnical Partner and/or Major Shareholders Foreign & Colonial Emerging Markets Ltd (FCEM), with US$6.0 billion under management, is one of the world’s leading emerging markets investment management groups. FCEM is controlled by Germany’s Hypo Bank which is in the process of becoming the country’s second largest bank group once the proposed merger with Bayerische Vereinsbank is consummated. In Eastern Europe, FCEM has already sponsored two country-specific funds (Poland and Russia) and a regional one (Hypo Osteuropa). Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment US$100 million, of which IFC’s portion will be US$10 million Location of project and Description of site Romania’s Stock ExchangesDescription of Company and Purpose of Project(include IFC’s Role and Development Impact) The Company will invest in shares of companies being privatized by the Romanian Government. The Company also plans to raise funds from local investors. IFC’s participation will (a) give overall credibility to the project, (b) facilitate the privatization effort and (c) deepen the local capital market. Environmental Category and Issues This is an environmental review Category C Project. No further environmental analysis is required.The is from the Public Information Center.Date SPI sent to PIC      October 1, 1997“This Summary of Project Information is prepared and distributed to the public in advance of consideration of the proposed transaction by the Corporation’s Board of Directors. It is provided for the purpose of enhancing the transparency of IFC’s activities and should not be construed as presuming the outcome of IFC Board consideration.”For Additional Information contact: Corporate Relations Unit -telephone: (202) 473-7711facsimile: (202) 974-4384