Note: Some of the questions in the form require the attachment of specific documents. In
addition, at the bottom of every page of the electronic form, there is a link that will allow the
applicant to attach additional supporting documentation as necessary. A list of the essential
supporting documentation requested by DFC is as follows:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
1. COMPLETE BUSINESS PLAN/PRELIMINARY INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
Since DFC supports a variety of transaction structures in many different sectors/industries, it is
not possible to provide a standard business plan template. The following checklist details the
items that applicants should consider as they prepare their business plans. Please provide as
complete a business plan as possible.
Investment/Transaction Summary
• Investment/Transaction Description/Status Describe the purpose for which the DDLP is to
be used and investment made to date, market or feasibility studies performed, status of
documentation/permits/government consents, environmental studies, past and ongoing
consultations with project-affected communities (including disadvantaged and vulnerable
groups), etc.
• Financial Plan and Credit Support Describe the proposed DFC and other lender debt --
loan amount, tenor, grace period -- and source, timing and amount of equity contributions,
grants or other funding; describe any proposed collateral and other credit support
Key Parties
• Owners/Shareholders, Guarantors, Management, Contractors, Regulators -- Provide
detailed information on the key parties associated with the transaction, fully explain their
role(s), and explain the relationships among them. If certain characteristics (e.g. a strong
credit rating) or capabilities/experience (e.g. a strong track record in a given market or
industry) are important to that party being considered a good candidate to fulfill their role in
the transaction, please highlight that information.
Sector/Target Market/Economics
• Sector/Industry Describe the competitive environment in which the investment is being
made and any recent or emerging trends that may affect its success.
• Product/Services Describe the ultimate products or services that this investment will
produce, and in what quantity.
• Economic/Technical Specifications If relevant, provide economic assumptions, technical
parameters, construction plans/schedule, equipment/land to be procured, off-take
arrangements, etc.
• Agreements List any key contractual arrangements necessary to the success of the
investment such as concession or franchise/royalty agreement(s), construction contract(s),
offtake agreement(s), environmental impact studies, feasibility studies, marketing studies,
technical assistance agreement(s), management services agreement(s), lease(s), etc. (and
attach electronically if available)
Legal, Economic, Political Environment and Government Participation
• Licenses/Permits List all licenses, permits, consents, approvals, environmental
requirements etc. required by the country/local government and the status of such
documentation.