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Mariam Koyava

PSP is one of the biggest pharmacies in Georgia, they import and distribute pharmaceuticals in approximately 220 PSP pharmacies located almost in every region of Georgia. Their products are imported from over 100 of the world’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers. Every month 2 million customers choose PSP as their family's pharmacy.In 2017, SavvY implemented the following services: Full Diagnostics of IFRS, IFRS Implementation and Audit Support. Deriving from the company’s specific business activities the most critical elements were Property, Plant, and Equipment, Inventories, and Revenue.

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IFRS Adoption & Implementation

IFRS Implementation in pharmaceutical company

SavvY was the implementing party of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Capacity Building Activity across Georgia which was initiated by the Ministry of Finance of Georgia’s Service of Accounting, Reporting, and Auditing Supervision (SARAS) and supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project “Governing for Growth” (G4G).The project had very significant role in supporting the companies in successful IFRS implementation that was required by the new law regarding Audit and Financial Reporting.&nbsp;The project had the following outcomes:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:justify;">The pool of IFRS trainers was created: 30 English-speaking and 58 Georgian-speaking trainers were trained&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align:justify;">The interactive training modules materials and syllabus was created that became publicly available resource&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align:justify;">100 accountants were trained via the newly designed interactive training modules</li><li style="text-align:justify;">35 training modules with the materials amounting to more than 2500 pages were translated to Georgian language</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2 style="text-align:justify;">How We Helped</h2>Together with the international experts, such as Mike Wells, SavvY team helped SARAS to implement multi stage capacity building activity for smooth implementation of IFRS standards within Georgian companies that was required by the new law of Accounting, Reporting and Audit.&nbsp;SavvY did outstanding stakeholder coordination, as this project aimed to increase the capacity of the existing talent pool in Georgia that would result in having lasting effect.&nbsp;SavvY has created different platforms to engage all existing stakeholders in different roles:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:justify;">All existing experts in the field were cordially invited to join the distinguished Review Committee that would thoroughly work on checking the quality of the translated 35 modules of IFRS for SME. Eventually, the Review Committee worked out to be very effective.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">All newly trained and retrained trainers were invited to join the IFRS Training Network that became the platform to share any upcoming training opportunities as well as insights and new developments within the industry</li></ul><h2 style="text-align:justify;">&nbsp;</h2><h2 style="text-align:justify;">Impact and Potential</h2>The project had multiple areas of impact, which include but are not limited to:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:justify;">A new pool of high-quality trainers in IFRS was created – The project created 88 new trainers in IFRS that resulted in the increase of supply of trainings that was indeed of the crucial importance to support the companies to transfer from National Accounting Standards to IFRS. In addition, this activity facilitated additional quite strong income stream for consulting companies and freelancers&nbsp;that started to offer IFRS related training products.&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align:justify;">35 Modules of IFRS for SME translated in Georgian language – these materials were the core stone support while country’s transition to IFRS standards as it enabled the practitioners in the field to have access on the demanded content in the local language. These materials are used even today by the accountants and reporting specialists in Georgia.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Training Modules in Georgian language – specifically for this project, SavvY designed training materials that were used to train the pilot company’s accountants that were selected for this activity. It’s worth mentioning that these materials are public on the SARAS web page until today and all trainers, even those that did not participated int the training of trainer’s activity back in 2018 are eligible to utilize these resources for their training</li></ul><a href="https://saras.gov.ge/ka/Home/Modules?Length=4">You can see this module on link</a>.

USAID (G4G)

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Ecosystem Development

IFRS for SME Capacity Building Project

SavvY has been a trusted partner to Sodi Investment, an investment fund and direct subsidiary of Guibor (a multi-sector investment company) providing comprehensive investment and financial advisory services. The primary objective of our involvement has been to assist the fund in navigating the complex investment landscape by offering independent financial advice, evaluating potential investment opportunities, and monitoring the financial performance of the investment portfolio.Sodi Investment focuses on real estate, with a concentration on both residential and hospitality sectors. The company’s core vision revolves around revitalizing old and historical buildings by infusing them with modern style and functionality.<h2 style="text-align:justify;">How We Helped</h2>SavvY played a strategic role in supporting Sodi Investment across the full investment lifecycle. Our work focused on empowering the fund with expert insights, data-driven analysis, and strategic financial advice. Key areas included:<ul><li style="text-align:justify;">Investment Evaluation &amp; Financial Modeling - We provided rigorous financial analysis and modeling to assess potential deals, ensuring each opportunity aligned with the fund’s objectives and market realities.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Performance Monitoring &amp; Reporting - Through continuous tracking and evaluation, we helped maintain financial discipline across the portfolio, offering regular insights and updates to support data-informed decision-making.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Strategic Financial Advisory - We acted as a trusted advisor in high-stakes financial negotiations and transactions, ensuring optimal financial terms and long-term value for shareholders.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Audit &amp; Compliance Oversight - When needed, we facilitated external audits to uphold transparency, compliance, and investor confidence.</li></ul><h2 style="text-align:justify;">Impact and Potential</h2>Our engagement with Sodi Investment has enabled the fund to make well-informed, strategic investment decisions while maintaining financial discipline and operational transparency. The advisory support has been crucial in ensuring the financial soundness of investment opportunities and optimizing the overall performance of the portfolio. Through our active monitoring and expert financial recommendations, we have helped the shareholders enhance their investment outcomes and ensure the sustained success of their portfolio.This ongoing partnership highlights SavvY’s commitment to providing sophisticated, personalized financial and investment advice that supports long-term growth, financial efficiency, and success for institutional investors.

Sodi Investment

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Investment Management

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Fundraising

Sodi Investment Fund Advisory & Financial Management

The Dry Port concept is based on a seaport directly connected by rail with inland intermodal terminals where containers can be dealt with in the same way as if they were in a seaport. The aim of the project is to create a well-located facility to serve mainly the capital Tbilisi. The facility located on 196,000m2 and 87,000 m2 land plots at Tbilisi industrial area will include all dry port functions as well as warehousing and third party logistics activities.&nbsp;SavvY together with international industry experts was involved in developing feasibility study to assess financial feasibility of this massive project. In addition, we were also involved in preparation of Investment pitching materials and played significant role during the initial fundraising process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tbilisidryport.com/tbilisi-dry-port">View more about the project</a>&nbsp;<h3>Client Feedback</h3>“We highly recommend SavvY Consulting for any similar high-impact infrastructure and investment projects, confident in their ability to deliver outstanding results through expert guidance, strategic vision, and collaborative execution.”<h4>— Nino Nemsadze, General Director Tbilisi Dry Port</h4>&nbsp;

Wilhelmsen Georgia

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Feasibility Study

Feasibility Study of Dry Port

SavvY has been a trusted partner of Kinor Investment, an investment fund, providing expert investment and financial advisory services. Our primary goal has been to guide the fund through the complexities of the investment landscape by offering independent advice and closely monitoring the performance of its real estate investment portfolio.<h2 style="text-align:justify;">How We Helped</h2>SavvY provided end-to-end financial advisory to support Kinor Investment’s strategic goals. Our core contributions included:<ul><li style="text-align:justify;">Investment Evaluation &amp; Financial Modelling - We built and assessed financial models grounded in market realities and shareholder priorities, delivering clear recommendations on investment viability.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Performance Monitoring &amp; Reporting - We provided ongoing financial oversight across the portfolio, delivering regular performance updates and actionable insights, and ensuring transparency through access to essential data.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Quarterly Financial Reviews - We conducted structured quarterly reviews of all active investments, identifying areas for improvement and helping boost financial efficiency.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Audit &amp; Compliance Support - We facilitated external audits when needed, ensuring financial accuracy and alignment with industry standards to reinforce trust and compliance.</li></ul><h2 style="text-align:justify;">Impact and Potential</h2>Through our collaboration with Kinor Investment, the fund has been able to make informed, strategic decisions, maintaining both financial discipline and transparency. Our advisory services have played a crucial role in assessing the financial soundness of investment opportunities, optimizing the overall portfolio performance, and enhancing financial efficiency.&nbsp;

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Kinor Investment Advisory & Financial Management

Press Releases

SavvY was honored to moderate the panel&nbsp;"Capital in Development: How Real Estate Projects Are Financed, Valued and Grown"&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Forbes Georgia Real Estate Summit 2026,&nbsp;held on 3 July in Tbilisi.The discussion brought together leading voices from the real estate, investment and advisory sectors to explore the evolving financing landscape in Georgia—from capital structures and project valuation to investment attractiveness, alternative financing sources, and long-term value creation.One message was clear: as Georgia's real estate market continues to mature, successful projects will increasingly be defined not only by their location and design, but by the strength of their financial strategy and their ability to attract and deploy capital effectively. &nbsp;

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Forbes Georgia Real Estate Summit 2026

SavvY attended an exclusive meeting hosted by AmCham Uzbekistan with John Jovanovic, President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), during his visit to Uzbekistan.

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Exclusive meeting hosted by AmCham Uzbekistan

News

On November 10-12, 2026, the city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, will host TransLogistica 2026 - one of the leading international exhibitions for the transport and logistics industry. The event will feature the participation of 10 Georgian transport and logistics companies, with the organizational management of the project led by SavvY.This initiative marks the first time that SavvY is organizing the Georgian Pavilion at TransLogistica Uzbekistan, establishing a unified national representation for Georgian transport and logistics companies within one of Central Asia’s leading industry exhibitions.&nbsp;SavvY is responsible for the full-cycle implementation and coordination of the project, ensuring the high-quality representation of the Georgian Pavilion on the international platform. The organizational support includes:Development of the Georgian Pavilion concept, design, and full technical setupAnnouncement and management of an open selection process to identify the final participating companiesPre-exhibition preparation of participant companies, including recommendations regarding communication and presentation materialsCoordination with the exhibition organizer on all organizational and technical mattersOn-site operational support throughout the exhibition periodThe project aims to strengthen the international positioning of the Georgian logistics sector, establish new business partnerships, and expand access to regional markets.Particular importance is attached to Central Asia - especially Uzbekistan - within the context of Georgia’s development as a regional transit and logistics hub. The increasing strategic significance of the so-called Middle Corridor is substantially enhancing cargo redistribution opportunities across the region, creating a major strategic opportunity for Georgia’s transport and logistics sector to secure a more competitive and integrated position within Europe-Asia trade routes.In this context, TransLogistica 2026 serves as a strategically targeted platform where Georgian companies will be able to showcase their services, infrastructure, and operational capabilities to an international professional audience.Project registration link:&nbsp;<a href="https://luma.com/eqxu9moe">https://luma.com/eqxu9moe</a>

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TransLogistica 2026 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

SavvY, in partnership with COSA, successfully hosted the closed-door investment briefing "Uzbekistan Unlocked: Hidden Opportunities for Global Investors" at the Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London.The event brought together senior executives, investors, and representatives from Uzbekistan to discuss the country's growing role as a strategic investment hub in Central Asia. The briefing focused on high-growth, underexplored sectors, including FMCG, food production and services, tourism, and value-added manufacturing.We were honored to welcome H.E. Mr. Ravshan Usmanov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the UK &amp; Ireland, as well as Nicholas Altham, Director of Trade and Investment at the British Embassy in Uzbekistan, whose insights added significant value to the discussion.SavvY extends its sincere gratitude to all speakers, partners, and attendees whose participation made the event a meaningful and dynamic exchange, further highlighting the investment opportunities emerging across Uzbekistan.

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Uzbekistan Unlocked: Hidden Opportunities for Global Investors

SavvY is proud to organize the Georgian Pavilion at TransLogistica 2026, one of Central Asia’s leading transport and logistics exhibitions, taking place on November 10-12, 2026, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.We are bringing together Georgian logistics and transportation companies to showcase their services, build new international partnerships, and explore business opportunities in the rapidly growing Central Asian market.Why participate?<ul><li style="text-align:justify;">Access to one of the region’s fastest-growing logistics markets</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Networking with international industry leaders</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Strengthening Georgia’s position within the Middle Corridor</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Expanding regional and global partnerships</li></ul>TransLogistica 2025:<ul><li style="text-align:justify;">75+ exhibitors</li><li style="text-align:justify;">15 countries</li><li style="text-align:justify;">6,700+ visitors</li></ul>SavvY will provide full organizational and operational support for participating companies throughout the exhibition process.As the importance of the Middle Corridor continues to grow, TransLogistica 2026 creates a strong platform for Georgian companies to strengthen their regional and international presence.Interested in participating? Please complete the Expression of Interest form by May 31, 2026. Following submission, all applications will be evaluated by the organizer based on the established participation criteria.<a href="https://luma.com/eqxu9moe">Register here&nbsp;</a>

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Georgian Companies at TransLogistica 2026 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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