Garanta Insurance Company

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Summary Of Project Information (SPI)Project NameRomania-Garanta     RegionEuropeSectorProject No008118Projected Board DateDecember 30, 1997Company NameGarantaTechnical Partner and/or Major Shareholders Ethniki (Greece) Banc Post (Romania)Project Cost Including proposed IFC investment US$3 million. IFC will invest up to US$600,000 for up to 20% in the capital of Garanta, which is being established as a new insurance company in Romania.Location of project and Description of site Bucharest, RomaniaDescription of Company and Purpose of Project The project entails establishing a new composite insurance company, Garanta which will sell both life insurance and general insurance products to individuals and corporations in Romania. This new insurance company will support the development of the Romanian insurance market which remains one of the least developed in Central Europe. Garanta will be one of the best-capitalized joint venture insurance companies in the market and its operating and investment policies should provide a strong demonstration effect for other insurers. IFC is playing a key role in structuring the venture and in drafting the Company’s operational and investment guidelines.Environmental Category and Issues This is a no impact (C) category project according to IFC’s environmental review procedure.      Date SPI sent to PIC November 26, 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