π Tender Overview
Location: Ukraine
Project number: 53427
Business sector: Telecommunications, Media and Technology
Notice type: Private
Environmental category: B.
EBRD Finance Summary: USD 217,500,000.00
Total Project Cost: USD 435,000,000.00
Project Description
Loan to support NJJ Holding and Horizon Capital with their plans to create a leading fixed-mobile operator in Ukraine by merging Lifecell Group, a mobile telecom operator, and Datagroup-Volia, a fixed-line operator and existing client of the Bank.
Project Objectives
The financing will enable capital expenditures related to upgrading and modernizing the mobile and fixed networks of the two entities, increasing network resilience, service quality, coverage, and energy efficiency.
Transition Impact
ETI score: 76
Competitive - fixed mobile convergence managed by a major international sponsor which is expected to improve operating efficiencies and ICT infrastructure quality.
Inclusive - upgrade of HR practices, new reintegration practices for mobilised staff members.