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As stated by the IFC, the proposed investment is a senior A-Loan of up to EUR 35m to Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S., a Turkish manufacturer of conventional and electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and buses.
The IFC Loan aims at (i) refinancing Karsan’s transition to electric vehicles (EV) including the acquisition of EV-linked intellectual property rights; and (ii) financing working capital requirements linked to EV sales.
As stated by the IFC, Karsan is a manufacturer and seller of commercial vehicles and spare parts with a special focus on conventional and electric LCVs and buses. The Company operates in four main fields: (i) strategic partnerships (including manufacturing, marketing, sales, and after-sales services for brands, which target growth in the region), (ii) contract-based production (iii) original equipment manufacturing, and (iv) integrated & industrial solutions.
Karsan is owned by Türkiye-based Kiraça Holding A.S. (Kiraca Holding) with a 58.5% shareholding. Kiraca Holding is owned by the Kirac family. Kiraca Holding engages in automotive and in other industrial sectors with proprietary brands in automotive, automotive spare parts, and energy solutions. Karsan’s shares are publicly traded on the Istanbul Stock Exchange with a free float of 39.4%. Mr. Inan Kirac’s own direct shareholding is 2.0%.
As stated by Bloomberg, Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S. manufactures light commercial trucks and vans under Peugeot and Fiat licenses.
Private Actor 1 | Private Actor 1 Role | Private Actor 1 Sector | Relation | Private Actor 2 | Private Actor 2 Role | Private Actor 2 Sector |
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Kiraca Holding AS | Parent Company | Industry and Trade | owns | Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii Ve Ticaret AS | Client | Industry and Trade |
General IFC Inquiries - IFC Communications:
Address: 2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20433
Telephone: +1 202-473-3800
Fax: +1 202-974-4384
Client - Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S.:
Evren Ucak - Investor Relations Coordinator
Phone: +90 224 484 21 80
Email: evren.ucak@karsan.com.tr
Address: Ordu Cad. Emek Mah. No:10 34785 Sarigazi / Sancaktepe / Istanbul.
Website: https://www.karsan.com/en
Local Access for Project Documentation:
Address: Karsan Headquarters, Hasanaga Organize Sanayi Bolgesi, Sanayi Caddesi, No:53, 16280 Nilufer / Bursa
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