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The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC; Governor: AMAKAWA Kazuhiko) announced today a summary of its business performance and activities in the first quarter (Q1, April-June) of FY2026 as outlined below. Details of financial commitment amounts by financial product can be found in the PDF files provided in this press release.
Ⅰ. Loans, Equity Investments, and Guarantees
１．Financial Commitments
In Q1 FY2026, JBIC made a total of 33 financial commitments, amounting to approximately JPY724.9 billion in loans, equity investments, and guarantees.
２．Disbursements, Repayments, and Outstanding Amounts
Disbursements made by JBIC during Q1 FY2026 amounted to approximately JPY586.2 billion, and repayments received were approximately JPY622.4 billion. As a result, outstanding loans and equity investments totaled approximately JPY16,218.1 billion, and outstanding guarantees were approximately JPY1,437.4 billion with the total outstanding amount for those financial products reaching approximately JPY17,655.5 billion.
Ⅱ. Major Business Activities in Q1 FY2026
１． Realizing a Sustainable Future
JBIC is contributing toward a sustainable future together with various stakeholders by addressing the global challenge of achieving carbon neutrality and helping solve social issues in host countries.
（1）Contributing Toward Realizing Both Carbon Neutrality and Economic Growth
- Loan to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited Under GREEN Operations (JBIC Loan Amount: JPY48 billion)
The loan will support the development of power transmission infrastructure in India, thereby contributing to the country's decarbonization efforts and stable power supply. In addition, the project will help strengthen and diversify energy supply systems in Asia. - Fifth Credit Line for Development and Investment Bank of Türkiye Under GREEN Operations (JBIC Loan Amount: USD175 million) and Fourth Credit Line for the Industrial Development Bank of Türkiye Under GREEN Operations (JBIC Loan Amount: USD175 million)
These two credit lines will support funding for environment-related projects in Türkiye, including renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives, thereby contributing to the country’s decarbonization efforts and sustainable economic development.
- Loan to Government of Republic of Benin Under GREEN Operations (JBIC Loan Amount: approximately EUR24 million)
The loan will provide the funds necessary for the installation of battery storage systems at solar power facilities in Benin, thereby contributing to the resolution of the country’s environmental and social challenges. It will also help strengthen relations between Japan and Benin.
２． Strengthening Resilience of Japanese Industry and Supporting Creative Innovation
JBIC supports the resilience and creative transformation of Japanese industry. To this end, it is working to ensure economic security through initiatives such as enhancing energy security and restructuring supply chains. It also promotes innovative technologies and new businesses, including startups, and supports the overseas expansion of mid-tier enterprises (MTEs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
（１）Strengthening Resilience of Strategic Value Chains and Supply Chains to Advance Japan’s National Interests
- Loan for Medium- and Light-Duty Trucks Manufacturing Business of U.S. Subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited (JBIC Loan Amount: approximately USD169 million)
The loan will support business expansion of the Japanese company’s commercial vehicles in the North American market. It will also contribute toward strengthening supply chain resilience, as well as maintaining and enhancing the international competitiveness of the Japan’s automotive industry. - Loan for Semiconductor‑Grade Polycrystalline Silicon Manufacturing and Sales Business of Tokuyama Corporation’s Malaysian Joint Venture (JBIC Loan Amount: approximately USD54 million)
The loan will support the stable supply of polycrystalline silicon, an indispensable raw material for semiconductors. It will also contribute toward strengthening supply chain resilience, as well as maintaining and enhancing the international competitiveness of Japan's semiconductor-related industry. - Loans for Acquisition of U.S.-Based Aircraft Leasing Company Air Lease Corporation by Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital Limited (Affiliate of Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited), and Two Other Investors (Total JBIC Loan Amount: approximately USD1,482 million)
The loan will support Japanese companies’ overseas M&A activities, thereby contributing toward enhancing the international competitiveness of the aircraft leasing industry and strengthening related industry value chains.
（２）Support for Innovative Technologies and Businesses
JBIC established a startup investment strategy*1 in October 2024 to strengthen support for startups. In Q1 FY2026, it has made equity investments in the following Japanese startup:
- Equity Investment in Anaut Inc. (Startup Developing and Selling AI-Assisted Surgical Systems)
Anaut Inc., which received the equity investment, is a Japanese startup developing and selling surgical support systems using artificial intelligence. The equity investment will support the company’s business growth, helping bring innovative technologies developed in Japan into practical use and expand their presence in global markets. This will also contribute toward strengthening the international competitiveness of Japanese industry and resolving social issues in the medical sector.
（３）Support for Overseas Expansion of Japanese MTEs and SMEs with Global Operations
- In Q1 FY2026, JBIC made a total of 9 financial commitments, amounting to approximately JPY5.7 billion in loans, equity investments, and guarantees to support overseas business expansion of Japanese MTEs and SMEs.
- Example of Individual Projects: Loan for Automotive Parts Manufacturing and Sales Business in Thailand by Japanese Company(JBIC Loan Amount: THB35 million)
By supporting the overseas business expansion of a Japanese SME, this loan will contribute toward maintaining and enhancing the international competitiveness of Japanese industry, as well as strengthening the resilience for Japanese companies in the automotive industry.
３． Efforts Under the Japan-U.S. Strategic Investment Initiative
JBIC provides financial supports for projects related to energy security and key industries under the Strategic Investment Initiative based on the Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Investment concluded by the Governments of Japan and the United States in September 2025. In Q1 FY2026, JBIC provided financing for the following projects.
- Financing for Synthetic Diamond Manufacturing and Sales Project in United States (JBIC Loan Amount: approximately USD7 million)
Industrial synthetic diamonds produced under this project are critical materials indispensable for processing components and materials used across a wide range of industries, including the automotive, aircraft, and semiconductor sectors. Their stable supply is important from the perspectives of economic security and supply chain resilience for both Japan and the U.S. - Financing for Crude Oil Transportation and Export Infrastructure Project in United States (JBIC Loan Amount: approximately USD104 million)
This project will develop a crude oil export terminal in deep waters off the coast of Texas, capable of directly berthing and loading very large crude carriers. Through the project, improved market access for U.S. crude oil is expected, thereby contributing toward diversifying supply sources in Asia, including Japan, easing supply-demand conditions, and strengthening supply chain resilience. The project will also create opportunities for Japanese companies to participate in the supply of related equipment and to apply their technologies. - Financing for Natural Gas Generation Project in United States (JBIC Loan Amount: approximately USD630 million)
This project will proceed with the development of natural gas generation facilities and related transmission infrastructure, integrated with data center development. This will ensure that the financing contributes toward the strengthening of supply chain resilience in critical infrastructure sectors in both Japan and the U.S.
４．Japan Strategic Investment Facility
- JBIC launched its Japan Strategic Investment Facility in October 2025. It seeks to establish resilient and mutually beneficial supply chains for Japan and host countries by supporting the overseas expansion of Japanese companies in strategically important sectors for economic and national security.
- In Q1 FY2026, JBIC made a total of 31 financial commitments under the Japan Strategic Investment Facility, amounting to approximately JPY723.6 billion in loans and guarantees.
- JBIC established and launched the “Partnership on Wide Energy and Resources Resilience Asia: Finance for Agile and Secure Trade” Window (the “POWERR Asia FAST Window”) under the Japan Strategic Investment Facility in May 2026. The POWERR Asia FAST Window is designed to support projects that contribute to strengthening the resilience of supply chains for energy and critical materials in light of the current situation in the Middle East.
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