KIEV, Aug. 4 - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is considering issuing EUR55 million to the subsidiaries of Groupe Soufflet in Ukraine to replenish working capital related to procurement, production and sale of agricultural products.

According to the bank's website, the decision will be made on September 2.

Providing seasonal working capital to the subsidiaries of Soufflet Groupe will give the required support to farmers to enable them to invest in seeds, fertilizers, plant protection agents and harvesting.