Financing

Financing creates new opportunities for growth, investment, and sustainable innovation.

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Successful financing requires security, structure—and the right decisions at the right time.

The path to financing requires robust corporate planning, transparent figures, sufficient equity, and a viable strategy.

Small and medium-sized enterprises regularly require financing that needs to be covered by loans. We distinguish between securing ongoing liquidity and financing investments, as well as change and transformation projects. Financing requirements and debt service capacity are derived directly from corporate planning.

How is a viable financing strategy developed?How is a viable financing strategy developed?

A company's existing financing structure determines its financing options. This includes not only debt but also available collateral. We build on this starting point to develop a financing strategy, incorporating various financing components and, if necessary, subsidies. The financing strategy aims to ensure the feasibility of the project and, where appropriate, the restructuring of the company's liabilities. In doing so, we take into account existing credit terms as well as the regulatory requirements of credit institutions and other lenders.

How is the financing process managed reliably?How is the financing process managed reliably?

We manage the entire financing process for your company. We lead financing negotiations through to the decision by credit committees, evaluate loan terms and required collateral, create the conditions for disbursement, and ensure ongoing reporting to banks and financiers.

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Loan terms

Loan terms determine the cost of a credit line or a loan. In addition to the interest rate, commitment fees, credit commissions or a discount may be agreed. A loan can be repaid at maturity, in instalments or as an annuity.

Sustainable finance

Sustainable finance takes ESG criteria into account in financing and investment decisions. The aim is to channel capital into sustainable business models that remain viable in the long term. Companies with strong ESG performance can benefit from better financing terms, while weak ESG performance can make financing more expensive or restrict access to it.

Collateral

Banks lend money from their customers' deposits, and regulation requires them to secure loans appropriately. Collateral with a narrow security purpose is preferable: it covers one specific loan rather than the entire business relationship. Possible forms are land charges on property, assignment of receivables, chattel mortgages or personal guarantees from managing shareholders.

Communication with banks

The lending bank is a creditor of your company. Loan agreements regularly require the lender to be kept informed about the company's economic development. We design this reporting with foresight and settle its frequency and scope early. That keeps financing partners informed and familiar with the situation of their borrower.

Rating

A bank rating assesses a company's creditworthiness from the bank's point of view. It shows how likely a loan is to be repaid properly and therefore influences the lending decision, the collateral required and the terms offered. Every bank uses its own rating method. Companies can actively improve their rating through targeted measures.

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Financing

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Establishing financial reporting for banks & investment companies

Industry: Manufacturing

Our role: Consultant

Project objectives

  • Implementation of timely and requirement-compliant financial reporting.
  • Transparent information with a focus on success factors.

Key results

  • Standardized accounting, controlling, and reporting processes to increase efficiency and quality.
  • Gradually building lender confidence through active reporting management.

Approach

  • Comprehensive analysis of the current situation regarding finance, accounting, and corporate planning (using MS Excel instead of specialized software).
  • Comprehensive analysis of contractual agreements in loan and investment contracts, including agreed-upon covenants.
  • Coordinating reporting scope with lenders and establishing standardized reporting, including scheduling.
  • Organizing finance and accounting processes to ensure the timely completion of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
  • Organizing controlling processes to ensure the timely completion of monthly and quarterly financial statement analyses, including comparisons against corporate planning and monitoring covenant compliance.
  • Organizing digital reporting availability for banks and private equity firms, as well as annual in-person meetings to discuss performance.

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