OREANDA-NEWS. VTB Bank has agreed a five-year RUB 1.4bn loan with the Smile Group ,the exclusive distributor of Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Nestle products in Russia. The funds will be used for investment projects and general corporate purposes.

VTB began working with Smile in October 2015 and has become the company’s main bank, offering a full range of services, including payments and settlements, a payroll scheme and support for its international economic activity.

Mikhail Oseevskiy, Deputy President and Chairman of VTB Bank Management Board, said. “This loan from VTB will enable Smile to continue its successful development through investment projects and maintain the company’s strong growth. VTB is committed to long-term cooperation with the exclusive distributor of P&G and Nestle products in Russia, and intends to support its most ambitious future projects.”

Smile Group, the exclusive distributor of Procter & Gamble and Nestle, was established in 1993. The company currently operates several business lines, including the distribution of P&G and Nestle products, logistics and development. Smile operates across 12 regions of Russia, including in Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Chuvashia, Udmurtia, the Kirov Region and Mari El.