Project start: 2003
Project end: 2005

About the Company:
RDBP is the largest company processing and exporting high-quality grain products in the South of Russia. The project was executed within the framework of a grain holding established in Northern Caucasia which, apart from RDBP, also included several grain elevators and other enterprises. RDBP produces flour and animal feed, possesses significant capacity for grain processing, storage, water and rail transshipment.

Investment Appeal / Investment Idea of the Project:
This unique asset with its export shipping terminal, which is fully equipped with high-performance equipment, is located at the crossroads of the main Europe-Asia traffic arteries.
The goal was to increase capacity in production and trans-shipment, including exported goods.
The Company had potential for significant asset value growth.

Role of the Investor:
Improved standards of operating and financial activities, recruitment of efficient management, and an improved investment attractiveness of the business. Market position of the Company was strengthened. A strategic development program was generated.

Divestment:
RDBP was bought by a strategic investor – an international company Glencore.