Commerzbank, Our values. Our Mittelstand.
Because our mid-market clients’ priorities are our priorities too.
Interview
, “We remain committed to catering to the needs and expectations of mid-market companies.”What makes Commerzbank’s clear strategic focus on the mid-market sector so special and so unique? Why do more than 25,000 corporate groups look to us as their partner of choice? Divisional Board Members Sabrina Kensy, Dr Stefan Otto and Robert Schindler sum it up perfectly: we want to be the best bank for the mid-market sector.
Our values: closeness and understanding
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, When clients become partners.Our number one priority is to understand your business model and the factors driving your industries and markets. We provide our holistic advisory services in a spirit of partnership and trust.
Our extensive know-how enables us to offer solutions tailored to your individual requirements and targets.
tonies SE
, “We not only have a bank by our side but also a partner that truly understands our business model and advises us on all aspects of our operations.”Inspiring, educational and extremely popular – children around the world love tonies SE products. Tonies and Tonieboxes play songs and stories and their intuitive design means that they are easy to use. Now a global player, tonies SE has worked with Commerzbank since its start-up days. The Bank provides customised solutions to secure liquidity and international financing in every growth phase. The world’s largest interactive audio platform for children is located in four German cities as well as in the United Kingdom, the USA and France.
Our values: tradition and innovation
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, We and our clients have never seen tradition and transformation as being mutually exclusive.Today we are living in a digital age. But back when Commerzbank was founded, sailing boats were still the main means of international transport. We have been a part of change for over 150 years, anticipating transformations and their impact on the German Mittelstand. This has shaped the fast, secure and efficient digital services that are provided alongside – but never instead of – personal advice from your local Commerzbank branch, our specialists and global relationship managers.
Whether we help you make succession arrangements for your company or provide unique insight as the leading German bank for foreign trade, our comprehensive financial management expertise is at your disposal whenever you need it, in whichever way you need it and exactly the way you expect it.
Paul Lange & Co. OHG
, “We have always known that we can rely on our bank.”Paul Lange & Co. OHG has had over 75 successful years on two wheels. Active in eight European markets, the company has established itself as a leading name in the European bicycle industry with its flagship SHIMANO and numerous other brands. We have been providing comprehensive advisory services to various generations at Paul Lange & Co. OHG for more than 60 years.
One thing that has never changed is the direct, personal relationship – founded on mutual trust and respect – between the Bank and all active family members.
We support the company with our expertise in regular discussions on strategic and operating topics.
Our values: growth and sustainability
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, Working together to invest in a sustainable future.Both the German Mittelstand and Commerzbank are committed to shaping a sustainable future 1. That is why we have developed a wide range of sustainable products and services for you.
From green finance solutions to socially responsible investments, we are committed to working with you to generate a positive contribution to society and the environment. From initial consultation to final implementation, we will be at your side during your company’s sustainable transformation. Every step of the way.
KNETTENBRECH + GURDULIC Service GmbH & Co. KG
, “Joining forces with a trusted partner allows us to achieve sustainable growth.”Waste disposal company KNETTENBRECH + GURDULIC is located in 30 cities across Germany and has been relying on Commerzbank’s expertise for more than 20 years. Our client was an early player in the field of sustainability and ESG2 and has benefited from our specialist know-how, for example on ESG-linked loans (where interest payments are linked to sustainability criteria).
Our client also operates an infrared commercial waste sorting plant, financed by Commerzbank with a KfW ERP Digitalisation and Innovation Loan.
Commerzbank is Germany’s leading mid-market bank. Numerous awards and excellent market research results are testament to the prime position the Bank has held for so many years. Our superb track record is a result of long-term client relationships, mutual trust and an in-depth, cross-sector understanding of the German Mittelstand.
Deputy Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors Commerzbank AG
Another top performance!
, Best Mittelstandsbank once againThis year, Commerzbank has once again been awarded Best Mittelstandsbank in FINANCE Magazine’s “Bank Survey 2024”. The Bank remains “unchallenged at the top in its commitment to mid-market companies: 60 percent of respondents consider Commerzbank to be very firmly rooted in this crucial economic segment. This is the highest percentage of votes for any financial institution across all categories in the survey.”
Commerzbank also continues to be “the leading force” in the traditional lending business. And it doesn’t end there: as in the previous year, the Bank ranks No. 1 in the Corporate Banking Digitalisation category.
(FINANCE magazine, July/August 2024 issue)
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Our understanding of sustainability can be found in our ESG framework, p. 4, section 1.1.1.
All information and our definition of sustainable products in the Corporate Clients segment can be found in the ESG framework, p. 45 – p. 48.
The term "green" on this website is equivalent to the term "sustainable".
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With the help of the ESG-Framework we disclose all key building blocks of our sustainability strategy. Sustainability is our responsibility – and it paves the way for future success. Responsibility represents the entire sustainability spectrum of "Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)”. More information: ESG - Dimensions of Sustainability