Funding options for Commercial Projects

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1 Funding options for Commercial Projects SOLAR360: LEVEL 18, 499 ST KILDA RD, MELBOURNE VIC 3004 PHONE

2 The following financing solutions apply to commercial solar and lighting installations. We have four funding products available, each can be structured to suit each Company s individual needs. Following is a brief description of each. Please note: all finance approvals are subject to our financier s credit criteria. 1. Commercial Hire Purchase 2. Finance Lease 3. Operating Lease 4. FlexiPoint Operating Lease

3 1 Commercial hire purchase facility (chp): This type of funding is a path way to ownership. The goods are hired from the financier for a set monthly payment over a set period of time (i.e. 12 to 84 months). The customer will automatically become the owner of the goods after paying all the monthly payments and any final balloon payment. GST is payable on the cost of the goods when purchased and upfront on the CHP term charges (interest). The GST can be included in the amount financed or can be paid by the customer, in either event the customer may be able to claim the GST paid depending on their circumstances. No GST is payable on the monthly installment or final balloon payment. Customers may be able to claim depreciation of the financed goods and interest depending on their circumstances and whether the goods are used for business purposes. The customer will automatically become the owner of the goods after paying all the monthly payments and any final balloon payment. Request that any balloon payment be refinanced for a further term, subject to approval by the financier. Installation and delivery costs can be financed under a CHP facility. Maintenance costs can be bundled together with the CHP facility (separately invoiced each month). The CHP liability and the financed goods are accounted for on your Balance Sheet. The amount of any final balloon payment is agreed between you and the financier.

4 2 Finance lease A Finance Lease is a rental agreement between the lessor (financier) and the lessee (customer). The customer will pay a fixed monthly rental for the use of the goods over a specified time (i.e months and beyond if applicable). At the end of the term of the contract the customer bears the risk of any shortfall on disposal of the goods. Goods are funded at the GST exclusive price (reducing the Net Amount Financed) and the customer pays GST on the monthly rentals and final residual value. Rentals are tax deductible for equipment used for business purposes. The customer may continue to rent the goods subject to lessor s approval. Alternatively, return the goods to the lessor, however the customer bears the risk of any shortfall in the sale price achieved under contracted residual value. In most instances the customer will choose to negotiate with the lessor to buy the goods for the contracted residual value. Installation and delivery costs can be financed under a Finance Lease. Ongoing maintenance costs can be financed under a Finance Lease. The Finance Lease liability and the goods are accounted for on your Balance Sheet. The residual value is set in accordance with the published ATO guidelines. There is flexibility within a Finance Lease to amend terms during the contract.

5 3 Operating lease An Operating Lease is a long term rental agreement between the lessor (financier) and the lessee (customer). The customer pays a fixed monthly rental for the use of the goods over a specified time (i.e months). At the end of the term of the contract the customer returns the goods to the lessor. The lessor bears the risk and responsibility of disposing of the goods subject to agreed fair wear and usage conditions. Goods are funded at the GST exclusive price (reducing the Net Amount Financed) and the customer pays GST on the monthly rentals. Rentals are tax deductible for equipment used for business purposes. You may continue to rent the goods subject to lessor s approval. You may return the goods to the lessor. You may negotiate with the lessor to buy the goods for a fair market value Installation and delivery costs can be financed under an Operating Lease. Ongoing maintenance costs can be financed under an Operating Lease. Neither the Operating Lease liability nor the goods are accounted for on your Balance Sheet. There is flexibility within an Operating Lease to amend terms during the contract.

6 4 Flexipoint operating lease A FlexiPoint Operating Lease is a long term rental agreement between the lessor (financier) and the lessee (customer). The customer pays a monthly rental for the use of the goods over a specified time (i.e months). At the end of the term of the contract the customer returns the goods to the lessor. The lessor bears the risk and responsibility of disposing of the goods subject to agreed fair wear and usage conditions. What separates a FlexiPoint Operating Lease from a standard Operating Lease is it allows the customer to set Early Termination Options within the lease period known as FlexiPoints allowing the customer to: Fund the equipment over a very long term (10 Years) Set termination points at agreed values without early termination payout calculations Ability to adjust the rental to suit the revenues achieved by the goods. (low to high or high to low over the term) $4,000, RV Over Term $60, Rental Over Term RV Value $3,500, $3,000, $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, $500, Rental Amount $50, $40, $30, $20, $10, $ $ Months Months Diagram above shows a $3.5M solar installation over a 120 month period with a 60 month FlexiPoint at month 60. Goods are funded at the GST exclusive price (reducing the Net Amount Financed) and the customer pays GST on the monthly rentals. GST is payable at any of the FlexiPoint agreed values. Rentals are tax deductible for equipment used for business purposes.

7 4 Flexipoint operating lease You may continue to rent the goods subject to lessor s approval. You may return the goods to the lessor. You may negotiate with the lessor to buy the goods for a fair market value Installation and delivery costs can be financed under an Operating Lease. Ongoing maintenance costs can be financed under an Operating Lease. Neither the Operating Lease liability nor the goods are accounted for on your Balance Sheet. There is greater flexibility with a FlexiPoint Operating Lease compared to a standard Operating Lease. OWNERSHIP The ownership of the goods is dependent on the type of facility used to fund the goods. In order to qualify for government grants and rebates it is essential that both parties understand which products will provide the customer with the greatest benefit. The below chart explains ownership under the different view points. Funding Product Commercial Hire Purchase Legal Ownership Tax Ownership Accounting Ownership until last payment is rec d, title passes to customer Customer Customer Finance Lease Customer Operating Lease FlexiPoint Operating Lease For further information contact the Finance department on or visit our website