REG - Lion Finance Grp PLC - EBRD and Ameriabank signed c.EUR 150m loan package

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RNS Number : 4362H  Lion Finance Group PLC  13 November 2025

 

 

London, 13 November 2025

 

 

EBRD partners with Ameriabank to support green finance for Armenia's private
sector

Lion Finance Group PLC (the "Group") announces that its banking subsidiary in
Armenia, Ameriabank CJSC (the "Bank" or "Ameriabank"), has secured a loan
package of up to EUR 150 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (EBRD). This facility, provided in two tranches - an initial
€100 million commitment and a further €50 million - will enable Ameriabank
to deliver financing to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with
a strong focus on reaching regional clients and new borrowers.

This facility is designed to support Armenia's transition to a green economy.
Ameriabank will allocate a minimum of 40% of the proceeds to eligible green
investments focused on increasing resource efficiency and renewable energy
generation. This green financing is reinforced by a technical cooperation
package of approximately EUR 170,000, funded by the EBRD's Small Business
Impact Fund and co-supported by Ameriabank, which will ensure effective
project implementation and monitoring. Furthermore, the initiative is
complemented by up to EUR 75,000 in EU-funded advisory and capacity-building
programmes designed to enhance the competitiveness, innovation, and export
readiness of local MSMEs.

George Akhalkatsi, the EBRD's Head of Armenia, said: "This facility will play
a key role in strengthening Armenia's private sector and accelerating its
green transition. Ameriabank's strong market presence and commitment to
innovation and the development of the MSME sector make it a strong partner for
the EBRD's strategic priorities in the region."

Artak Hanesyan, CEO of Ameriabank commented: "We are proud to be strengthening
our partnership with the EBRD and expanding our MSME and green lending
portfolios. This collaboration will enhance our ability to support Armenian
businesses, drive economic growth and promote sustainable development
throughout the country."

Archil Gachechiladze, CEO of Lion Finance Group PLC, commented: "We are
delighted to deepen our partnership with EBRD. This collaboration will enable
Ameriabank, the largest lender in Armenia, to further support local businesses
and green projects, in line with the Group's commitment to financial inclusion
and sustainable value-creation."

 

 

Name of authorised official of issuer responsible for making notification:
Nini Arshakuni, Head of Investor Relations

About Lion Finance Group PLC

Lion Finance Group PLC (LSE: BGEO LN) is a FTSE 250 holding company whose main
subsidiaries provide banking and financial services focused in the high-growth
Georgian and Armenian markets through leading, customer-centric, universal
banks - Bank of Georgia in Georgia and Ameriabank in Armenia. By building on
our competitive strengths, we are committed to driving business growth,
sustaining high profitability, and generating strong returns, while creating
opportunities for our stakeholders and making a positive contribution in the
communities where we operate.

Legal Entity Identifier: 213800XKDG12NQG8VC53

For further information, please visit www.lionfinancegroup.uk
(https://lionfinancegroup.uk/) or contact:

 

 Sam Goodacre                                Nini Arshakuni
 Adviser to the CEO                          Head of Investor Relations
 +44 203 178 4034                            +44 203 178 4034
 sgoodacre@lfg.uk (mailto:sgoodacre@lfg.uk)  ir@lfg.uk

 

 

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