1. Foreign Investment Financing
At Export Development Canada (EDC), we offer innovative financing solutions for mid-sized companies
with at least $10 million in annual revenues to help you grow your international sales or make
investments in foreign operations.We do this by working with your financial institution to consider
loans against your foreign assets.
HOW TO QUALIFY
This financing solution is for companies with annual sales of $10 million, that have been in business
for more than three years and are looking for a loan of at least $1 million*.
When considering support we look at the benefits to Canada, assess the credit risk and the export mandate
rationale, and review how we can best mitigate the risk.We also require the consent of your bank.
WHAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAN BE EXPECTED?
• market -based pricing based on credit risk;
• amortization based on the life of the financed assets, typically ranging from
three to seven years; and
• first security position on financed assets.
WHAT DOES EDC NEED TO GET STARTED?
• clear definition of financing need (sources and use of funds);
• business description and relation to international trade;
• three years of audited financial statements and interim statements;
• forecast/projections for next three years; and
• other information relevant to the specific financing request.
* Please note: In our experience, the transactional costs of doing small international loans (less than $1 million) typically outweigh
the benefits. For these smaller transactions, and for companies with revenues of less than $10 million, solutions other than direct
loans can be explored, such as our export guarantee program, bonding, or insurance programs.
Key Benefits
Make EDC’s financing solutions a key
component of your international business
expansion strategy.
1. Increase capacity
EDC can work with your bank to help you
secure financing.
2. Increase leverage
Leverage the true value of your foreign assets
and operations.
3. Help you compete
By helping you expand your operations, EDC
can help your company compete in the global
marketplace.
› Find out more
To learn more about this solution, visit
www.edc.ca/inquiry
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