2. Strategic Investments

Projects for the construction and expansion of the solar power plant
Burnoye in the Zhambyl region

Samruk-Kazyna Invest implements these projects in partnership with UG Energy Limited (UK) based on project companies Burnoye Solar-1 LLP and Burnoye Solar-2 LLP with the 49% share of Samruk-Kazyna Invest. In addition, within the framework of these projects, borrowed financing from EBRD has been attracted.

The first and second stages of the solar power plant were commissioned in 2015 and 2018, respectively.

3. Direct Investments

According to the mission and Development Strategy of Samruk-Kazyna JSC (hereinafter – the Fund) until 2031, taking into account the challenges and opportunities at the global, national and corporate levels, the key priorities for the Fund are: sustainable development, responsible investments, effective and active portfolio management.

The Fund is particularly interested in attracting investments and technologies for implementation of breakthrough and high-tech projects.

The Fund also strives for carbon neutrality, in accordance with the Message of the Head of State to the People of Kazakhstan of September 1, 2021, which announced new priorities, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

In addition, the Fund is aware of the importance of its impact on the economy, ecology and society, and will ensure that its activities comply with the principles of sustainable development by coordinating its environmental (E), social (S) and governance (G) goals, while maintaining a balance of interests of stakeholders.

At the moment, in conditions of insufficient infrastructural development, the priority of the Fund is infrastructure and “green” investments within the country, including those aimed at development of non-resource sectors.

Фонд в особенности заинтересован в привлечении инвестиций и технологий для реализации прорывных и высокотехнологичных проектов.

Фонд также стремится к углеродной нейтральности, в соответствии с Посланием Главы государства народу Казахстана от 1 сентября 2021 года, в ходе которого были озвучены новые приоритеты, в том числе достижение углеродной нейтральности к 2060 году.

Кроме того, Фонд осознает важность своего влияния на экономику, экологию и общество, и обеспечит соответствие своей деятельности принципам устойчивого развития путем согласованности своих экологических (E), социальных (S) и управленческих (G) целей, соблюдая баланс интересов заинтересованных сторон.

В условиях недостаточности инфраструктурного развития, на сегодняшний день для Фонда наиболее приоритетными являются инфраструктурные и «зеленые» инвестиции внутри страны, направленные в том числе на развитие несырьевых секторов.

Investment branches

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Investment mechanisms of cooperation with Samruk-Kazyna JSC

Samruk-Kazyna JSC attracts foreign direct investment to Kazakhstan through mutually beneficial investment structures. In particular, there are two schemes of potential partnership: co-investment in capital and investment through private equity funds with participation of Samruk-Kazyna JSC.

When investing, the Fund adheres to the “Yellow Pages” principle, and promotes sustainable development, including the ESG principles, as well as a ban on investments in tobacco, alcohol, weapons, etc.

The Fund makes direct investments in the equity of projects with total cost above USD 150 million, as well as in individual smaller projects, depending on their scalability.

Structure of Participation in the Project

Target investment indicators
IRR > CoE, NPV > 0

Target capital structure:
The share of the Fund in the project capital is less than 50%

Example of a financing structure:

Sources	$ million	Share
Own funds:	60	30%
Fund	29	49%
Strategic partner	31	51%
Borrowed funds	140	70%
Total cost	200	100%

Requirements for a project partner

The project must have a strong financially stable strategic partner who has the necessary experience and technology for joint implementation and financing of the investment project.

The period of the Fund’s participation

Long-term approach (5-7 years or more), depending on the up-side potential.

The Fund’s exit strategy

Exit from the project by selling a stake to a strategic partner, financial investor or through IPO.

Restrictions in choosing investments

• Start-up companies
• Venture financing
• Oil and gas industry, in terms of exploration and production

Contacts

Director of the Investment and Business Support Department
Amir Tussupov, office phone +7 7172 55 2697

Head of the Investment Support Sector
Askhat Kabirov, office phone +7 7172 55 2651

Head of the Investor Relations and Business Support Sector
Laura Demesinova, office phone 8 (7172) 55 40 36