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IFC 2000 Annual Report Summary

Core Content

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group, established in 1956 to promote private sector investment in developing countries, thereby reducing poverty and improving people's lives. It is legally and financially independent, with 174 member countries providing its share capital and collectively determining its policies. IFC's primary activities involve making loans and equity investments, and it does not accept host government guarantees, thus assuming commercial risk.

Main Points

Financial Overview

• Net Income: IFC was consistently profitable since its inception, with FY00 net income at $380 million, compared to $249 million in FY99 and $246 million in FY98.
• Capital Base: As of June 30, 2000, IFC's total capital was $5.7 billion, up from $5.3 billion in FY99.
• Borrowings: IFC borrowed $4.4 billion in FY00, with a weighted average cost of 6.3% after swaps, compared to 5.1% in FY99.
• Investment Portfolio: The disbursed investment portfolio totaled $10.9 billion at June 30, 2000, an increase of 9% from the previous year.
• Loan Portfolio: Loans represented 76% of the disbursed investment portfolio in FY00, with $8.3 billion outstanding, mostly denominated in US dollars.
• Equity and Quasi-Equity: Equity investments accounted for 24% of the portfolio, while quasi-equity investments totaled $1.186 billion, with $1.06 billion classified as loans.

Investment Process

• IFC's investment process includes six stages: identification and appraisal, board approval, document negotiation, commitment, disbursement, and supervision.
• The first four stages are managed by the Vice President, Operations, while the last two are overseen by the Vice President, Portfolio and Risk Management.
• The Corporation's investments are subject to stringent soundness, viability, and developmental impact assessments.

Investment Products

• Loans: Typically have a term of up to 12 years, are denominated in major convertible currencies, and are priced based on market conditions and risk.
• Equity and Quasi-Equity: Involves common or preferred stock and quasi-equity instruments such as subordinated or convertible loans.
• B-Loans: IFC syndicates loans, often with commercial banks, and acts as the lender of record. It charges fees for these services.

Private Sector Development Strategy

• A new strategy was approved in 1999 to enhance coordination between IBRD and IFC, focusing on better integration of planning and decision-making.
• Six jointly managed departments were established, including three Global Product Groups and three advisory departments.
• These departments are responsible for various sectors and activities, such as oil, gas, and chemicals, mining, and information and communication technologies.

Treasury Services

• IFC invests surplus liquidity in high-rated instruments, including government debt, mortgage-backed securities, and time deposits.
• It manages market risk through derivatives like currency and interest rate swaps.
• Liquid assets are divided into three portfolios (P1, P2, and P3), each managed with specific guidelines and benchmarks.

Capitalization

• As of June 30, 2000, IFC's authorized capital was $2.45 billion, with $2.37 billion subscribed and $2.36 billion paid in.
• The subscription period for the 1992 capital increase closed in August 1999, but members continue to pay in installments.

Risk Management and Financial Policies

• IFC operates under key financial policies to manage risks, including commercial, credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks.
• Policies include limits on equity and quasi-equity investments, minimum liquidity requirements, and matching of currency, rate, and maturity of assets and liabilities.
• The leverage ratio (debt to equity) is capped at 4.0 to 1.

Key Information

• IFC has committed over $29 billion in its own funds and arranged $19.2 billion in syndications since its founding.
• Its financial structure is primarily in US dollars, and it uses swaps and derivatives to minimize market risk.
• IFC's advisory services include project structuring, financial advisory, and policy advice for both governments and private enterprises.
• It provides guarantees and underwriting services for private sector companies, with a focus on risk-sharing and market access.
• The Corporation's financial policies are designed to ensure stability, minimize risk, and maintain a strong capital base.