To finance projects in the form of a variable combination of secured loans and investment from a single source. A guaran- tee serves to secure financing, whilst the dormant partnership strengthens the equity base. This generates positive effects for the company‘s balance sheet, creditworthiness and rating, as well as an improved position in negotiations with the com- pany‘s bank.
Who
The company must be an SME according to the EU‘s definition, i.e., less than 250 employees, maximum annual sales of EUR 50m or a maximum annual balance-sheet sum of EUR 43m.
What
In addition to an indemnity bond issued by BBB BÜRGSCHAFTSBANK zu Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH in fa- vour of a bank, Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH provides investment serving to strength a company‘s equity.
Any financing demand for projects of SMEs KMU in Berlin; precondition: a future-orientated project and a sound con- cept.
How
Applications should be submitted either to BBB BÜRGSCHAFTS- BANK zu Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH or Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH.
This programme is subject to de-minimis rules (refer to page 136).
Where
BBB BÜRGSCHAFTSBANK zu Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH Schillstraße 9, 10785 Berlin Ms Sylvia Weber Telephone: +49 (0) 30 / 31 10 04-20 Fax: +49 (0) 30 / 31 10 04-55 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.buergschaftsbank-berlin.de Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Berlin-Brandenburg GmbHBerlin office, Schillstraße 9, 10785 Berlin
Mr Michael Wowra
Telephone: +49 (0) 30 / 31 10 04-21 Fax: +49 (0) 30 / 31 10 04-55 E-mail: [email protected]
This offer is particularly suitable for business start-ups and young companies.
Aim
To finance energy efficiency measures by enterprises in the commercial sector in Germany (maximum consolidated turn- over of EUR 2bn, or up to EUR 4bn in exceptional cases)
Who
German and foreign companies in the commercial indus- tries.
Freelance professionals, such as physicians, tax advisors, ar- chitects
Companies performing (energy-related) services for third parties within the scope of a contracting agreement
What
All investment measures in Germany that generate sub- stantial energy saving effects in the fields of technical sys- tems (heating, cooling, lighting ventilation/air condition- ing, hot-water generation), efficient energy generation, building envelope, machinery, process cold and heat, heat recovery, control and instrumentation systems, information and communication technology.
Refurbishment (new building level according to the 2009 Energy Conservation Ordinance must be achieved) and new construction of buildings (20% above the standard for new buildings according to the 2009 Energy Conservation Ordi- nance).
Costs for planning and implementation support as well as costs of energy management systems
Replacement investments must lead to final energy savings of at least 20% compared to the average consumption of the past three years, savings from new investments must be at least 15% above the industry average. This must be demon- strated by a technical expert.
Typical maximum sum of EUR 25m per project for energy efficiency measures.
Up to 100% of the investment costs eligible for support can be financed.
The interest rate is determined by the applicant‘s bank in a risk-related manner on the basis of the debtor‘s economic situation (credit-worthiness) and the value of the collateral provided for the loan.
The loans must be secured with customary collateral. Support is subject to subsidy regulations which must be
adhered to by KfW and the applicant.
Particularly low interest rates are available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
How
Applications must be submitted prior to commencing the project.
A loan under the KfW energy efficiency programme can be generally combined with other support instruments (loans or grants/allowances) up to the maximum sums of the rele- vant EU subsidy limits on condition that the total sum con- sisting of loans, allowances or grants does not exceed the total expenditure sum.
This programme is subject to de-minimis rules (refer to page 136).
Where
Please submit your application via your bank to KfW.
KfW Bankengruppe
Palmengartenstraße 5-9, 60325 Frankfurt Internet: www.kfw.de/242
Programme variant for large enterprises www.kfw.de/243
Programme variant for SMEs www.kfw.de/244
Programme variant for small enterprises
KfW-Energieeffizienzprogramm / KfW energy efficiency programme
Aim
To finance film productions and releases in Germany
Who
German film production, film distribution and global distri- bution companies or German subsidiaries of foreign produc- tion companies producing films and having their registered office in Germany with a private majority shareholding and annual turnover not exceeding EUR 500m
Project companies which were established for film produc- tion purposes
Applicants must have a relevant professional background.
What
Financing modules for different film production phases, such as film distribution financing, intermediate financing as well as gap, development, knock-on and bridge financing
How
Direct loans as single or syndicated loans The share is determined from case to case.
Maximum KfW financing share of 50% as part of syndicated loans
Maximum loan sum of EUR 3m (intermediate financing: maximum of EUR 5m), minimum amount of EUR 300,000 Provision of collateral, for instance, by way of assigning ex-
ploitation rights, existing receivables, future exploitation revenues or other rights in the product.
Can be combined with other public grants.
Where
Informal application procedure after a first information meet- ing at KfW
KfW-Bankengruppe
Palmengartenstraße 5-9, 60325 Frankfurt, Germany Internet: www.kfw.de/32