Nachschüsse

Nachschüsse is a German term used in several contexts to describe additional payments, rounds of fire, or subsequent contributions that supplement an initial commitment. The exact meaning depends on the field, but the common idea is an extra or continuing element added after an initial event.

In military or shooting contexts, a Nachschuss denotes a follow-up shot fired after the first, or a rapid continuation of firing to engage a target. In historical or descriptively oriented writing, the term can be used to refer to the practice of immediately returning fire or continuing the assault with additional rounds.

In corporate finance and law, a Nachschuss is an additional capital contribution demanded from existing shareholders or investors beyond their original commitment. It is provided to cover deficits or fund further investments and may be mandated by the articles of association, a partnership agreement, or other governing documents. Non-participation can carry consequences such as dilution of shares or penalties, depending on the contractual framework.

In public budgeting or program funding, Nachschüsse describe further injections of funds into a budget line, project, or public program when initial allocations prove insufficient or when new expenses arise.

The precise rules governing Nachschüsse vary by jurisdiction and context. In German-speaking countries they are most closely associated with corporate capital calls and with historical military usage, but the term also appears in discussions of public finance and program funding.