Financing Opportunities in Ukraine by Andreas Kettlgruber Kiev, February 2018
Banking System in Ukraine Overview of Ukrainian banking sector as of 01.12.17: Almost UAH 2 bln profit (vs 158,5 bln net loss in 2016) 86 operating banks (down from close to 190 prior to crisis) 38 banks with foreign capital 5 state owned banks totalling almost 55% of total assets Very fragmented banking system (no private bank with more than 5 % market share) Source: National Bank of Ukraine 2
Raiffeisen Bank Aval Best performing Bank in Ukraine Following turbulent years the Bank has managed to do an impressive turn-around and 2016 has been most successful Year in its history, followed by impressive 9 month results: EUR 2 bln total assets EUR 139 mln net profit in 9M2017 making the bank most profitable bank in Ukraine and Raiffeisen Group Almost 90% NPL coverage ratio Capital Ratio (BIS CAR) of 24,5% Impressive 85% ROE after tax Record 9,8% Net Interest Margin Total of over 2,55 million customers across the country, serviced in almost 500 branches in all regions of Ukraine (excluding occupied Crimea and ATO zone) 3
Marco-economic Highlights After a rather stable 2017, 2018 could become bumpier as elections and debt payments loom in 2019 Relations with foreign partners more strained on limited reform zeal and less patience of partners Baseline scenario of moderate growth, somewhat weaker UAH and a return to single digit inflation No rating and outlook change expected; tight Eurobonds spreads might see a correction in the short run 4
Ukraine FX restrictions measures As crisis response to 2013-14 LCY devaluation and capital flight NBU has introduced following temporary measures: FX controls FCY Purchase by the customers: Purchase of FCY is not allowed from UAH loan proceeds, not allowed if the customer has FCY on its account Purchase of FCY is only allowed to service specific contract which has to be registered with NBU or servicing bank Purchase of FCY is subject to providing multiple supporting documents and depositing funds on special account for 1 business day Incoming FCY 50% are to be converted into LCY within 90 days Capital controls Capital controls and restrictions: Investing abroad is still subject to receiving special license of National Bank of Ukraine Repatriating dividends is limited to USD 5 million a month (valid for 2016 dividends only) Repatriation is subject to providing multiple supporting documents and depositing funds on special account for 1 business day Cross border loans Cross-border loans (excluding those from IFIs): Loans are subject to registration with National Bank of Ukraine Maximum cap on interest rate is applied (depending on tenor of the loan and loan CCY) Only in Sept 2017 prepayment of the loans has been allowed again 5
Financing Options for the Agricultural Sector - Local bilateral financing for Importer - Investment - Working capital - Partnership Programs - Trade Finance / TF Facilitation Programs with EBRD, IFC - Risk-sharing Agreements with IFIs - Export Finance 6
Advantages of Partnership Programs Offers local companies the possibility to purchase high-quality vehicles, equipment and crop-protection products from leading manufacturers on favorable and attractive terms. Raiffeisen is the market leader on equipment financing with record sales in 2016/17 Interest rate is much lower than the market rate Downpayments from 20% for vehicles and equipment Seasonal loan repayment schedule is possible Financing period: from 6 months to 5 years Our partners Provides working capital relieve for suppliers 7
Partnership Options Option 1 Seller is an official dealer of Exporter in Ukraine - Down payment: 20% of purchase price - Financing in UAH - No arrangement fees - Collateral: Purchased vehicles Option 2 Direct import contract between Exporter and local customer - Down payment: 20% of purchase price - Financing in EUR - Collateral: - Purchased vehicles after delivery and registration of title - Corporate guarantee of Exporter and/or other credit enhacement instruments 8
Indicative Terms & Conditions Compensation from Exporter (3% from vehicle purchase price) Indicative interest rate for financings in UAH Term of Loan Down payment 1 y. 2 y. 3 y. 4 y. 5 y. 20% 12,0% 13,6% 14,4% 14,8% 15,1% 30% 11,5% 13,3% 14,1% 14,6% 15,0% 40% 10,9% 12,9% 13,8% 14,4% 14,8% 50% 10,0% 12,3% 13,4% 14,0% 14,5% Indicative interest rate for financings in EUR No arrangement fees Term of Loan Down payment 1 y. 2 y. 3 y. 4 y. 5 y. 20% 0,6% 2,1% 2,9% 3,3% 3,6% 30% 0,1% 1,8% 2,7% 3,2% 3,5% 40% 0,1% 1,4% 2,4% 2,9% 3,3% 50% 0,1% 0,8% 1,9% 2,6% 3,0% 9
Indicative Terms & Conditions No Compensation from Exporter Tenors: up to 60 months Indicative interest rate for financings in UAH is 16,5% Indicative interest rate for financings in EUR is 5% No arrangement fees 10
Your Contact Person in Ukraine Andreas Kettlgruber Head of Multinational Companies and Trade Finance Servicing Division Raiffeisen Bank Aval 7-7b, 01030, Ukraine Tel.: +38 050 356 34 55 email: andreas.kettlgruber@aval.ua 12