AGROTRADE Group Secures UAH 120 Million Financing from Raiffeisen Bank Under EBRD Guarantee

AGROTRADE Group has attracted UAH 120 million in additional credit financing from Raiffeisen Bank, facilitated by a risk-sharing guarantee from European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

The funds are allocated for covering seasonal working capital needs, including payments for agricultural services and the procurement of fertilizers and crop protection products (CPP). This financing has enabled the Group to effectively prepare for the new production cycle.

Additionally, AGROTRADE Group will receive an EBRD Grant under the Investment Capital and Human Stimulus Programme (ICHSS). This grant, funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands through EBRD’s Crisis Response Special Fund, will finance strategic investments by the Group aimed at improving its employees' working conditions.

This partnership exemplifies cooperation built on trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to strengthening the resilience of Ukrainian agriculture despite the ongoing war.

"This achievement is the result of a year and a half of work with EBRD. The negotiations were challenging, as our assets are located in northeastern regions of Ukraine, which are considered high-risk. However, we proved our ability to operate effectively under any conditions, maintaining transparency, discipline, and accountability to our partners," stated Antin Zhdanov, Deputy General Director for Economics and Finance of AGROTRADE Group.

The collaboration provides distinct benefits to each party:

•AGROTRADE Group gained financial flexibility, allowing for the timely procurement of resources, efficient planning of production cycles, and the preservation of competitive advantages ahead of the harvest season.

•Raiffeisen Bank obtained EBRD guarantees on a portion of its credit portfolio, mitigating risks associated with lending to the agricultural sector.

•EBRD advanced its strategic objective of supporting sustainable businesses in the regions most affected by the war.

AGROTRADE's transformational strategy is focused on stability, investment capacity, and long-term partnerships.

"For Raiffeisen, financing the agricultural sector remains a top priority. It is our contribution to the country's food security. We are pleased to support responsible investors like AGROTRADE. Our cooperation with EBRD under the risk-sharing scheme makes credit financing more accessible for agricultural companies, even in frontline regions. This has a positive impact on economic recovery and the agricultural sector in particular," said Larysa Bondarieva, Deputy Chair of the Board of Raiffeisen Bank.

The cooperation EBRD and Raiffeisen Bank represents not merely a financial resource but also a recognition of the reliability, transparency, and responsible business approach demonstrated by AGROTRADE Group.