Medium-sized companies form the backbone of the German economy. Self-reliance, a strong identification with Germany as a business loca-tion, a robust spirit of innovation that places them at the global cutting edge of technology – these things form the basis for entrepreneurial success in Germany, maintaining and creating high-value jobs. Medium-sized companies generate half of Germany’s gross value added, employ around 70 percent of the country’s workforce, and are responsible for four out of five apprenticeship positions. Maintaining their global competitive edge requires major investment in new technologies. Accordingly, capital expenditure on plants and equipment is currently growing by five percent a year.

For over 80 years, IKB has been meeting the investment needs of medium-sized companies with long-term financing solutions and competent advice. A pioneer in the field of long-term corporate lending, IKB continues to refine these instruments. Today, as the leading bank in the market, it offers a wide array of innovative financing solutions, including mezzanine, derivatives, note loans and asset-backed securities.