Sanko Climate (IFC-46580)

Countries
  • Turkiye
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
Gaziantep, Luleburgaz, Narli, Akcakoyunlu
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Financial Institutions
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
B
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Voting Date
Aug 21, 2023
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Sanko Holding A.S.
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Energy
  • Industry and Trade
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Investment Type(s)
Loan
The categories of the bank investment: loan, grant, guarantee, technical assistance, advisory services, equity and fund.
Investment Amount (USD)
$ 150.00 million
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.
Loan Amount (USD)
$ 150.00 million
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Project Cost (USD)
$ 245.00 million
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Bank Documents
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Primary Source

Original disclosure @ IFC website

Updated in EWS Jul 26, 2023

Disclosed by Bank Jul 12, 2023

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Project Description
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As stated on the project disclosure page, Gaziantep-Turkiye based Sanko Group, a family-owned Turkish industrial group of companies owned by Sanko Holding A.S. is a 120-year old Turkish conglomerate operating mainly in the textile, energy, construction, packaging, cement and real estate sectors. The Group has launched a US$405 million multiyear corporate investment program for three key Group companies: (i) Sanko Textile Inc., a textile manufacturer; (ii) Super Film Packaging Industry and Trade Inc., a packaging company; and (iii) Cimko Cement and Construction Industry and Trade Inc., a cement producer.

The proposed IFC investment is a senior secured corporate loan to support the Sanko Group’s investment program with an up to i) US$98 million to Sanko Textile for the greenfield expansion of its ring spinning plant and a new recycling plant in Gaziantep including a total 8.45 MW roof top solar panels installation above the two buildings; ii) US$80 million to Super Film for its greenfield plant investment in Luleburgaz, a district of Kirklareli; and iii) US$42 million to Cimko for its modernization of and energy efficiency investments and  a greenfield 32 MW solar power plant inside of the  Cimko Cement plant area in Narli; (iv) US$25 million capex at Sanko Tekstil, Super Film; and Cimko facilities in Gaziantep to refurbish and reinforce the plants given all have been impacted by the earthquakes happened in Türkiye in February 2023.

Investment Description
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Private Actors Description
A Private Actor is a non-governmental body or entity that is the borrower or client of a development project, which can include corporations, private equity and banks. This describes the private actors and their roles in relation to the project, when private actor information is disclosed or has been further researched.

As stated by the IFC, Sanko Holding is the main shareholder of Sanko Tekstil, Super Film and Cimko. The holding is ultimately owned by the Konukoglu Family.

Bloomberg states that Sanko Holding Anonim Sirketi Istanbul Subesi operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, invests in textiles, construction, financing, packaging, energy, real estate, construction machinery, information technology, health care, and education areas. Sanko Holding serves customers in Turkey.

Sanko Tekstil Isletmeleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi Besiktas Subesi produces textile goods. The Company offers lingerie, sleep, lounge, yoga, running, tennis, and golf wear products, as well as provides yarn, raw fabric, and finished products. Sanko Tekstil Isletmeleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi Besiktas Subesi serves customers worldwide.
Cimko Cimento Ve Beton Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. provides cement and aggregates. The Company offers cement and ready -mixed concrete for the construction of road, skyscrapers, pavement, bridges, railway crosstie, highway, subway, water vessels, and tunnel panel applications. Cimko Cimento Ve Beton Sanayi Ve Ticaret operates in Turkey.
Super Film Ambalaj Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS manufactures unsupported plastic films and sheet. The Company offers packaging, labels, lamination, boop films, and cast films. Super Film Ambalaj Sanayi Ve Ticaret serves customers throughout Turkey.
Private Actor 1 Private Actor 1 Role Private Actor 1 Sector Relation Private Actor 2 Private Actor 2 Role Private Actor 2 Sector
- - - - MSK Enerji Contractor Mining
- - - - Sanko Holding AS Client Industry and Trade
Sanko Holding AS Client Industry and Trade owns Cimko Cimento Ve Beton Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. Subsidiary Industry and Trade
Sanko Holding AS Client Industry and Trade owns Sanko Textile Inc. Subsidiary Industry and Trade
Sanko Holding AS Client Industry and Trade owns Super Film Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. Subsidiary Industry and Trade

Contact Information
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General IFC Inquiries - IFC Communications:

Address: 2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20433
Telephone: +1 202-473-3800
Fax: +1 202-974-4384

Client - Sanko Holding A.S.:

Ms. Ozde Demirturk - Sustainability Director
Phone: +90 342 211 30 00 (Pbx)
Email: ozde.demirturk@sanko.com.tr
Address: Burak Mahallesi Sani Konukoglu Bulvari No: 223 27580 Sehitkamil / Gaziantep - Turkiye
Website: www.sanko.com.tr 

The project documentation can be accessed at below addresses of the Project Companies in addition to the headquarter of the Sanko Holding referred above:

• Sanko Tekstil (https://www.sankotextile.com/): 3. Organize Sanayi Bolgesi 83029 No’lu cadde No:4 Sehitkamil / Gaziantep - TURKIYE

• Super Film (https://www.superfilm.com/en/): Baspinar (Organize) OSB Mahallesi O.S.B. 2. Bolge Haci Sani Konukoglu Bulvari No:1 Sehitkamil / Gaziantep - TURKIYE

• Cimko (https://www.cimko.com.tr/Home): Eski Gaziantep Yolu Akcakoyunlu Mevki Narli Pazarcik / Kahramanmaras - TURKIYE

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