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      Financing requirements are evolving rapidly. Volatile markets, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasing regulatory demands are making capital providers more selective and financing structures more complex.
      At the same time, the range of available financing solutions is expanding: alongside traditional bank financing, alternative lenders and instruments such as private debt, venture debt, and structured financing are gaining importance.

      This raises fundamental questions for companies and investors:
      What does an optimal financing structure look like? How can financing certainty and strategic flexibility be ensured – both today and in the future?

      Navigating Complex Financing Situations

      Companies and investors regularly face specific challenges in the financing process – not every available solution fits every situation. In addition, financing objectives often conflict with one another, such as achieving the lowest possible cost while maintaining maximum flexibility for the borrower.

      In cases of underperformance or a shifting market environment, companies need to quickly gain a well-founded overview – often under significant time pressure, for example in the context of M&A processes.

      This requires negotiating alternative financing solutions with a range of capital providers, creating competition among financing partners, and maintaining a clear focus on the key objective: financing certainty.

      Our Approach

      We advise companies and investors on all aspects of corporate and transaction financing – early in the process, independently, and backed by extensive transaction experience.

      Together with you, we define objectives and priorities and develop a financing strategy that addresses both your current situation and future requirements.

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      Holistic and Independent Advice

      We are not tied to specific financing products or capital providers. This ensures an objective assessment and tailored solutions for your individual situation.

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      Development of a Sustainable Financing Structure

      To design a capital structure that is both economically sound and sustainable, we begin by analyzing your current situation and structuring suitable financing solutions.

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      Access to the Right Capital Providers – Domestically and Internationally

      Through our global network, we identify the most suitable financing instruments and partners, including banks, debt funds, insurance companies, and alternative investors.

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      Structured Market Approach and Competitive Tension

      We approach capital providers in a targeted manner with a robust information package, creating competition – both among financing partners and across different financing approaches.

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      End-to-End Support – Through Closing and Beyond

      We manage the entire process: from preparation and negotiations to documentation and funding.
      Beyond closing, we continue to support you – for example with covenants, reporting, and the optimization or refinancing of existing facilities.

      Experience That Makes the Difference

      Our experts support a large number of complex financing transactions each year and understand both the requirements of companies and the perspective of capital providers.

      This enables us to identify what matters in the current market environment – and which solutions are truly executable.

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      Deal Advisory

      Waterland

      Advised as exclusive financial advisor on the acquisition financing of Chemservice.

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      Deal Advisory

      S.Oliver

      Advised on the structuring and raising of new credit facilities to optimize the financing structure.

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      Deal Advisory

      Sunfire

      Advised as exclusive financing advisor on a venture debt financing provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB) (R&D SOEC).

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      Deal Advisory

      TUI Group

      Advised on refinancing due diligence in connection with the extension of existing credit facilities.

      FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions in the Current Market Environment

      The more volatile the environment, the more important it is to start early in order to preserve strategic flexibility and optionality.

      This depends heavily on the industry and business model – what matters is a well-founded and targeted market approach.

      Targeted competition improves terms – too many parallel processes, however, can prove counterproductive.

      Through clear process management, robust decision-making frameworks, and early engagement with relevant capital providers.

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      Your contact

      Till Karrer

      Partner, Deal Advisory, Head of Debt Advisory

      KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft