1. Principles of balance sheet optimization Many medium-sized companies depend on one or two main banks. Company financing is interminggled with private collateral. Typically all company collateral is assigned on a global basis to the main banks. And, not rarely, the companies are financed by way of current accounts with rather short-term termination policies. Modern balance sheet optimizations is based on following principles: Segregation of private assets and company financing Congruence of durations between source and use of proceeds Individual assignment of collateral to specialized capital providers

2. Ways of balance sheet optimization Recently, a series of innovations entered the market of company finance, which are increasingly available also to small and medium sized companies. Furthermore, some of the established instruments, such as e.g. Factoring, lost their negative reputation and become increasingly acceptable. Selected examples of balance sheet optimization: Sale and Lease-back of immaterial assets (brands, intellectual property, self-developed software) Sale and Lease-back of properties, facilities and machinery  Inventory finance Project finance Receivable finance Factoring (Silent) equity Debt obligations / mezzanine

3. How can Proventis be of help?

Proventis is an active consultant in this market and has, by consequence, a very updated overview of most financing instruments and their providers, which are of relevance for small and medium-sized companies. Highly advanced analysis intruments support Proventis when developing tailor-made financing strategies. Furthermore, Proventis supports the creation of the individual documentation and is an active participant in all negotiations. Thereby, you gain time for your daily business and receive a flexible, individually designed financing structure, which grows with your company. Deep and broad industry knowledge, long-standing transaction experience, smooth processes, 100% independence and own entrepreneurial expertise lead to the convincing consulting quality at Proventis.

4. Your benefits at a glance

• Segregation of private and corporate wealth
• Synchronization of financing and investment periods
• Flexible Adjustment of your financing depending on your company performance
• Independent advise from Proventis
• Performance-based project set-up