Financing and Importance of Banking in Investment Operations of HEP Plc

Owing to the importance of business activities related to electric-power supply and distribution system, ownership structure, the size of assets, infl uence on the supporting industry and development of the Croatian economy, the Croatian Electricity Company (HEP) has always been the subject of interest of its owners, the public, financial institutions – primarily domestic ones – but increasingly so in the international business scene. The development of fi nancial industry and appearance of competition in banking business made it possible for HEP to have an impact on cost reduction related to capital investment financing, so it is possible to choose among different products on the money and capital market. By adjusting the source of financing to the needs of a particular project, HEP actively manages its debt portfolio, respecting decisions of owners and applicable laws in the process (Company Act, Foreign Exchange Law, Public Procurement Act, etc).