Norwegian Experience with Highway Concessions

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1 Case Study Norwegian Experience with Highway Concessions 2nd Workshop on Applied Infrastructure Research Dr. Ansgar Bendiek, Head of Infrastructure and Maritime HSH Nordbank, Hamburg, Germany

2 Page 2 Content. The Norwegian Road Program Decision Making Process PPP - Road Projects E 39 Klett-Bardshaug: Financing General terms Structure E39 Klett-Bårdshaug: Project Description Map Scope of work Main Elements Project Contracts Tenor & Repayment Security & Guarantees Risk Allocation Timetable Outlook Scope of Work

3 Page 3 The Norwegian Road Program Decision Making Process Decision in the Storting to test the PPP concept Autumn 1998: The Storting asks the Government to propose road projects to test the PPP concept National Transport Program February 2001: The Storting approves three road projects. Aims to test efficiency and effectiveness in achieving political objectives through the PPP model. E39 Klett Bårdshaug June 2001: The Storting approves the financing of new E39 Øysand Thamshamn, partly financed by tolling, and asks the Vegdirektoratet to procure E39 Klett Bårdshaug as a PPP- project.

4 Page 4 The Norwegian Road Program PPP - Road Projects E39 Klett Bårdshaug, Sør-Trøndelag Financial Close and Construction start-up 04/2003. Completion 09/2005. Construction cost NOK 1.3 billion E39 Lyngdal Flekkefjord, Vest-Agder Indicative Bid 09/2003. Scheduled Financial Close and Construction Startup 04/2004. Construction cost NOK billion. E18 Kristiansand Grimstad, Aust-Agder Pre-qualification Construction cost not defined.

5 Page 5 Project Desciption E 39 Klett- Bårdshaug: Map

6 Page 6 Project Desciption Scope of work Engineering, Procurement and Construction: Øysand- Thamshamn 21.9 km. Approx. 2,5 year construction period. Cost NOK 1.3 billion. Operation and Maintenance: Klett-Bårdshaug 26.9 km. Concession period 25 years. Financing of construction and operating period.

7 Page 7 Project Desciption Contractual Structure Additional Funds The Storting Ministry of Transport Right to collect toll Vegdirektoratet Toll Toll Company Toll Users Skanska BOT AB Laing Roads PPP Contract Equity Return AP, MMP, TP, SP, and ERC Orkdalsvegen Three Party Agreement Loan Repayment Debt Lenders Fixed Price Turn Key Contract O&M Contract D&C Contractor Construction O&M Contractor Company Based on Statens Vegvesen Vegdirektoratet Selmer Skanska AS

8 Page 8 Project Desciption Project Parties Tendering Authority: Statens Vegvesen Sponsors Vegdirektoratet SPC Lead Arrangers

9 Page 9 Project Desciption Main Elements Two lane highway. 7 tunnels, totalling 10.2 km. 4 main intersections. Daily traffic: 7,900 AADT at Øysand 5,600 at Thamshamn

10 Page 10 Project Desciption Project Contracts Concession Contract 25 years operation, plus 2.5 years construction Risks placed with party that can influence them No traffic risk Payment subject to completion Payment mechanism during operation linked to performance Handover to Vegdirektoratet at end of concession Evaluation criteria: Net Present Value of future payments

11 Page 11 Project Desciption Project Contracts EPC Contract Fixed-price date-certain turn-key contract Back-to-back w/ concession (quality, dates, penalties, etc) Penalties for non-performance (delays etc) O&M Contract Defined service level for 25 years Back-to-back w/ concession (services, penalties, reporting, etc.) Penalties for non-performance

12 Page 12 Project Desciption Payment Mechanism Concept Monthly/annual unitary payments being available for the SPC, but with the actual level of payment being varied according to performance against a number of pre-defined criteria. Five Elements Availability Payments Maintenance Monitoring Payments Safety Payments Traffic Payments Early Repayment of Construction Cost

13 Page 13 Project Description E 39 PPP Road - Scope of Work Design Storting Toll Collector Candidate (SPV) Construction Operation Toll Collection Availability Payment Legal Framework

14 Page 14 Financing General Terms Borrower Sponsors Facility Bank Syndicate Orkdalsvegen AS Skanska BOT and Laing Roads NOK 1,414 million HSH Nordbank Nordea Svenska Handelsbanken Dexia IKB ING SEK Lead Arranger Co- Arranger

15 Page 15 Financing Structure Combined construction and long-term facility: Tranche A NOK 1,150 million Tranche B - NIB tranche NOK 300 million Total NOK 1,450 million

16 Page 16 Financing Security & Guarantees Security Guarantees - Assignment of contracts and other rights - Pledge on SPC shares - Pledge on assets - D&C and O&M contract backed by Skanska AB Reserve Accounts - 6 months DSRA - MMRA built up over 2 years in advance Hedging - Interest fixing (swap) required

17 Page 17 Financing E 39 PPP Road - Risk Allocation and Means of Mitigation Geotechnical Risks Planning Risks Construction Risks Operational Risks Financial Risks Inflation Interest / Currency Risks Insolvency Payment Risk Political Risks Force Majeure State SPV Shared

18 Page 18 Timetable Timetable E39 - I 15 January 2003 Appointment of preferred bidder final negotiations, due diligence, documentation 7 April 2003 Financial Close 26 June 2003 Syndication Closed April 2003 September 2005 Construction start-up Road completion

19 Page 19 Conclusion Conclusion Norway s first PPP project E39 I has successfully proven Interest from bidders availability of contractors strong support from banks availability of funds favorable terms and conditions competitive bidding sound risk allocation and sharing Public Private Partnership groundbreaking reference for projects to follow!

20 Page 20 Outlook Outlook Potential Scandinavian follow up projects Norway: E18 Grimstad-Kristianssand (Motorway) Sandnes-Stavanger, new double track railway Denmark: Parking facility Ørestad, Copenhagen Link across Roskilde Bay Finland: E18 Tusken -Helsinki Motorway

21 Page 21 Structured Corporate Finance The Infrastructure & Maritime Team

22 Page 22 Infrastructure & Maritime - The team and the market. The Infrastructure and Maritime Team as part of the Structured Corporate Finance Division offers advisory and arranging services. Our Market: Infrastructure (Roads, Tunnels, Bridges et al) Maritime infrastructure (Substructures, Container, Öl & Gas terminals) PPP-projects (Schools, Hospitals, Prisons et al) Utilities Broadband cable market

23 Page 23 Team Infrastructure & Maritime. Dr. Ansgar Bendiek Tel. +49 (0)40 / Team head Fax +49 (0)40 / ansgar.bendiek@hsh-nordbank.com Maik Tschentschel Tel. +49 (0)40 / Fax +49 (0)40 / maik.tschentschel@hsh-nordbank.com Thorsten Lundius Tel. +49 (0)40 / Senior Manager Fax +49 (0)40 / thorsten.lundius@hsh-nordbank.com Matthias Meyer Tel. +49 (0)40 / Senior Manager Fax +49 (0)40 / matthias.meyer@hsh-nordbank.com

24 Page 24 Team Infrastructure & Maritime. Carl Augustin Tel. +49 (0)40 / Senior Manager Fax +49 (0)40 / carl.augustin@hsh-nordbank.com Petra Hoefle Tel. +49 (0)40 / Manager Fax +49 (0)40 / petra.hoefle@hsh-nordbank.com Karen Raguse Tel. +49 (0)40 / Junior Manager Fax +49 (0)40 / karen.raguse@hsh-nordbank.com Phillip Staake Tel. +49 (0)40 / Assistance Fax +49 (0)40 / phillip.staake@hsh-nordbank.com