BMW South Africa (IFC-39024)

Countries
  • South Africa
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Financial Institutions
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
International, regional and national development finance institutions. Many of these banks have a public interest mission, such as poverty reduction.
Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
B
Environmental and social categorization assessed by the development bank as a measure of the planned project’s environmental and social impacts. A higher risk rating may require more due diligence to limit or avoid harm to people and the environment. For example, "A" or "B" are risk categories where "A" represents the highest amount of risk. Results will include projects that specifically recorded a rating, all other projects are marked ‘U’ for "Undisclosed."
Borrower
BMW (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Industry and Trade
The service or industry focus of the investment. A project can have several sectors.
Investment Amount (USD)
Not Disclosed
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ IFC website

Updated in EWS Aug 2, 2017

Disclosed by Bank Apr 28, 2017

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Project Description
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BMW South AfricaPty. Ltd, Pretoria (the “company” or “BMW SA” -http://www.bmwplant.co.za)is an affiliate company of and wholly owned byBayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (“BMW AG” or together with its subsidiaries, the “BMW Group”) – The BMW Group is one of the most successful makers of passenger vehicles and motorcycles worldwide and among the largest industrial companies in Germany. With BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group owns three of the strongest premium brands in the automotive industry.The BMW Group is also recognized for its responsible human resource management, sustainable and environmentally responsible production, as well as its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). IFC has previously financed suppliers of the BMW Group, but the proposed financing, for BMW SA will be the first direct financing within the BMW Group. IFC is considering providing financing to BMW SA for the upgrade of its existing automotive assembly plant to produce the new BMW X3 model in its Rosslyn Plant in South Africa (https://goo.gl/maps/G8KSymiZQTn). The proposed project will assist the company in the transition of production from the currently assembled BMW 3-Series sedans to the assembly of the next generation of the BMW X3 model (the “project”). The new BMW X3 model will feature overall vehicle weight reduction initiatives including aluminum in selected body parts and a broader introduction of lightweight construction as well as higher fuel efficient engine options, thereby ultimately reducing CO2emissions.
Investment Description
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BMW South AfricaPty. Ltd, Pretoria (the “company” or “BMW SA” -http://www.bmwplant.co.za)is an affiliate company of and wholly owned byBayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (“BMW AG” or together with its subsidiaries, the “BMW Group”) – The BMW Group is one of the most successful makers of passenger vehicles and motorcycles worldwide and among the largest industrial companies in Germany. With BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group owns three of the strongest premium brands in the automotive industry.The BMW Group is also recognized for its responsible human resource management, sustainable and environmentally responsible production, as well as its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

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