Financial modeling: principles of development
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Financial modelling for projects on different implementation stages
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Project financing: fashion or necessity?
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Yuzhno-Russkoye – Corporate Finance (Phase 2)
Yuzhno-Russkoye – Corporate Finance (Phase 2) – 2018 Key information: Phase 2 of development of Yuzhno-Russkoye oil & gas field – Turon project Raise of …
Bystrinskoye gold-iron-copper ores field
Bystrinskoye gold-iron-copper ores field (Bystrinskiy GOK) (2013-2016) Key information: Sponsor: PJSC Norilsk Nickel Borrower: LLC Bystrinskiy GOK Annual production and enrichment of 10 million tons …
Nord Stream
Nord Stream (2008-2011) Key information: 55 billion cubic meters of gas pipeline laid on the bottom of the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany Sponsors: …
Yuzhno-Russkoye – Project Finance (Phase 1)
Yuzhno-Russkoye – Project Finance (Phase 1) (2006-2011) Key information: Development of Yuzhno-Russkoye oil & gas field (25 bln m3) Sponsors: Gazprom, Wintershall, Uniper Financial consultants: …
Sakhalin 2
Sakhalin 2 (2008-2009) Key information: Phase 2 «Sakhalin-2» (LNG plant, 9.6 million tons per year) Sponsors: Gazprom, Shell, Mitsui and Mitsubishi Financial consultants: SEIC, Credit …
Blue Stream – Project Finance
Blue Stream – Project Finance (2000) Blue Stream Project is a unique transaction in terms of complexity and innovative nature of financial solutions realized in …
Gaztranzit
Gaztransit (1999-2000) Key information: Expansion of the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline into Ukraine 2002: EUR 97 mln. Creditors: EBRD, Black Sea Trade & Development Bank, HVB, …
About us
RPFB Project Finance Ltd. (RPFB) is an independent consulting firm focusing on organizing the financing of investment projects in Russia, CIS and Eastern Europe
Our roots
RPFB is the successor of the advisory business of the Russian Project Finance Bank, established in 1992 by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Our expertise
RPFB provides advice in the areas of project and corporate finance, M&A, direct investments
Our experience
RPFB possesses over 29 years of experience working with leading international financial institutions and has assisted its clients in raising over USD 42 bln of debt and equity finance
International awards
Reputation and quality of RPFB advice are confirmed by authoritative international rewards
International awards
Yuzhno-Russkoye field
Financial advisors - Societe Generale and RPFB
Europe Gas Deal of the Year 2011
European Upstream Oil and Gas Deal of the Year 2011
Energy Risk Deal of the Year 2011
Nord Stream
Financial advisors - RBS, Commerzbank, Societe Generale and RPFB
Europe Gas Deal of the Year 2009
Best project finance deal in CEE 2009
Oil and Gas Deal of the Year 2010
Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2010
Blue Stream
Financial advisor of ОAO «Gazprom» - RPFB
Europe Oil and Gas Deal of the Year 2000
Yamal - Europe
Financial advisor of ОAO «Gazprom» - RPFB
Eastern Europe deal of the Year 1997
Services
Project finance
PF may be the best solution to finance investment projects for the companies which are interested in limiting the impact of debt on the balance sheet. Using PF allows significantly expand the investment capability: s - it becomes possible to simultaneously implement several capital-intensive projects.
Corporate finance
RPFB assists clients in entering international financial markets, establishing themselves in these markets as reliable borrowers, as well as in effectively managing their loan portfolios. RPFB helps to assess the creditworthiness and determine the financial needs of the borrower, jointly with the company develops and implements a financial strategy that meets its interests.
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Development of financial models
RPFB provides services for developing of financial models for all stages of investment project implementation – from financial model “for Initiator/Sponsor” (a model that is developed at pre- investment stage to test economics of business idea, as a part of feasibility study or as an instrument for preparation of investment decision. It can also be used as instrument for negotiation with potential co-investors) to “banking quality” financial model which is used to interact with potential lenders.
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Mergers & Acquisitions. Other services
RPFB provides M&A services both on the seller’s side (list of potential buyers & pre-sale asset preparation, evaluation, development of marketing materials - teaser, information memorandum), and on the buyer’s side (search for acquisition targets based on industry expertise, valuation of target companies, identification of potential synergies, preliminary contacts with owners). RPFB provides comprehensive support at all stages of the process, including development of the financial model, structuring of the transaction, preparation of the non-binding proposal and negotiations, coordination of due diligence and negotiation of legal documentation. RPFB also assists in raising financing for MBO (Management buyout) and LBO (Leveraged buyout) transactions, including analysis of business structure and its credit capacity, selection of the source of financing, development of loan parameters, preparation of information materials for potential lenders, negotiation of credit documentation and execution of conditions precedent. Read more...
Our clients
Among our clients are major Russian companies:
And international companies of various industries:
Closed deals
Letters of recommendation
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- Gazprom PJSC. Raising financing for Gazprom (project & corporate finance)
- MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC. Raising financing for “Bystrinskoye” and “Sulphur” projects
- Severneftegazprom OJSC. Raising financing for Yuzhno-Russkoye project (Stage 2)
- Nord Stream 2 AG. Raising financing for Nord Stream 2 project
- South Stream Transport B.V. Evaluation of feasibility of raising financing for Turk Stream project (Financial Options Report)
- Nord Stream AG. Raising financing for Nord Stream 1 project
- Blue Stream Pipeline Company B.V. Raising financing for Blue Stream project
- Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd. Advisory on pre-investment stage (Financial Options Report) for Sakhalin-2 project (Train 3)
- Severneftegazprom OJSC. Raising financing for Yuzhno-Russkoye project (Stage 1)
- Mechel PJSC. Raising financing for development of Elginskoye coal deposit
- Tulachermet JSC. Advisory on raising financing for Steelmaking and Rolling Mill project
- Gazprom Novy Urengoy Gas Chemical Complex LLC. Raising financing for Gas Chemical Complex
- Gastransit PJSC. Raising financing for the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline expansion
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Management
Ruslan Vazetdinov
Managing DirectorMr. Vazetdinov is a Partner of RPFB Project Finance since its inception in 1999. He also holds a position of Managing director. From 1999 to April 2018 held a position of Executive Director Read more...