General Structure of our Project Finance Model

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The general structure of our project finance model is illustrated in the diagram below: One of the essential elements of our project finance model is that different calculations are made for distinct phases of the respective project – the development phase, the construction phase and the operation phase together. The sources and uses statement is […]

Typical Financial Modelling Mistakes

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Typical financial modelling mistakes include Forgetting to copy formulae right-across all columns Inserting a constant (hard-plug) in a calculation sheet (for „comfort“ reasons) and forgetting to replace it with a link / formula Sums are wrongly built (esp. after inserting rows at the top or at the bottom of the area to be summed up) […]

Financial Models should build TRUST!

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With increasing complexity in the infrastructure finance sector, it is now common practice not only for the financial modeller and transaction executives but also for CEOs, CFOs, investment officers and board members to take more of a hands-on role in using financial models. However, a financial model should not only be built for internal purposes […]