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The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (the “DFC”)

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (the “DFC”). August 20, 2019. Supporting investment in the Indo-Pacific. OPIC’s Organization.

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The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (the “DFC”)

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  1. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (the “DFC”) August 20, 2019 Supporting investment in the Indo-Pacific

  2. OPIC’s Organization As the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, OPIC mobilizes U.S. private capital to foster economic development in emerging market countries and advance U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities. • Objectives • Facilitate emerging market development • Support US private sector investment in emerging markets • Advance U.S. foreign policy • Generate self-sustaining financial returns • Capital • $22.8B current portfolio (as of 12/31/18) • $29B in statutory capacity • Countries • Authorized in approximately 160 countries • Active projects in 89 countries • Organization • Approximately 250 employees • Based in Washington D.C. • 41 consecutive years of returning profits to the U.S. taxpayer OPIC’s Global Presence Shading denotes countries with active OPIC projects. OPIC currently manages a $22.8B portfolio of projects in89 countries and operates on a self-sustaining basis.

  3. OPIC’s Solutions Current Portfolio OPIC offers innovative financial solutions to support private investors, including debt financing, insurance, and support for private equity investment funds. Products • Investment Finance • Limited recourse, long-term finance for private sector, commercial projects • Loan amounts up to $350M per project • Specific programs for providing finance to small-and-medium-sized enterprises • Political Risk Insurance • Protection against currency inconvertibility, expropriation and political violence, including terrorism • Policy coverage up to $350M per project, up to 20 year term • Fixed premium, cancellable only by insured • Investment Funds • Senior debt for private equity funds selected by competitive process • Investment decisions made independently by selected fund managers • Provide up to $200M with bullet repayment, zero coupon structure Investment Funds (12%)

  4. OPIC Policy OPIC supports private sector investment while taking into consideration the project’s environmental and social impact. • Environmental Impact: OPIC looks to promote projects that are environmentally sustainable according to international standards. • Social Impact: OPIC considers the impact on the local community. • Worker Rights and Safety: OPIC works with the project sponsor to ensure adequate processes and procedures are in place that respect the rights and safety of the employed workforce. • Private Sector investment means the borrower is a private entity. • Investment means equity or other forms of long-term risk capital. • Commercial: OPIC supports projects that are technically and economically sustainable. • U.S. Economic Effects: The project can’t have a negative impact on the U.S. Economy.

  5. From OPIC to DFC On October 5, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act – (“The BUILD Act”). The legislation consolidates the U.S. government’s “development finance” capabilities – primarily OPIC and USAID’s Development Credit Authority- into the U.S. DFC.

  6. DFC’s Differences Equity Authority: In addition to OPIC’s and DCA’s current financial capabilities (loans, loan guarantees, investment funds and political risk insurance), the DFC will have the ability to make limited equity investments. A Higher Investment Cap: The BUILD Act raises the total investment limitation for the DFC to $60 billion – more than double OPIC’s current $29 billion cap – along with increased oversight. Technical Assistance/Feasibility Studies: The DFC will have the ability to provide technical assistance and conduct feasibility studies specific to its development finance projects. Increased Integration and Coordination with State Department and USAID: The DFC will work side by side with State and USAID to leverage each other’s tools and international presence. Focus on low-income and lower middle-income countries: The DFC will prioritize low-income and low middle-income countries where the DFC will have the greatest impact.

  7. DFC – Timeline to Become Operational? A reorganization plan was submitted to Congress in March. The DFC will be operational beginning October 1, 2019. The Administration is working with stakeholders during the transition period and we’ve enhanced cooperation with other agencies. OPIC and DCA will continue to operate without interruption. OPIC and DCA commitments will continue uninterrupted and will transfer to the DFC once it is operational.

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