International Credit Repor ts and Ratings I n order to sell, and in order to open up new markets, you need to extend credit. At the same time you need to protect your company’s assets. “Thank you for all your help and support.We are very happy with your service and information.” —General Mills International THE CREDIT BUSINESS EXPERTS In addition to information services, Coface provides solutions for every aspect of managing credit risk at home or abroad, including: • Accounts receivable insurance • Accounts receivable management and commercial debt collection • Receivables financing and factoring • Marketing information for finding new suppliers and customers Your Source for Global Credit Intelligence “When time is of the essence and a quick decision must be made, Coface @rating offers the instant response required to make an immediate and professional decision on any given day. Coface is the best international source for identifying and classifying international companies, making it a great tool in today’s credit industry.” —Archer Daniels Midland “The credit reports and ratings are very informative and are a useful tool in establishing credit guidelines.We have been very satisfied with the service and information provided by Coface.” —Mid-America Overseas, Inc. COFACE SERVICES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 900 Chapel Street, Suite 2 New Haven, CT 06510 Tel: 1-877-6-COFACE (1-877-626-3223) Fax: 1-203-781-3833 E-mail: cofaceusa@coface.com Web site : www.coface-usa.com “We have received excellent customer service and we are very satisfied with the credit reports generated from the website.” —All In One Suppliers US Your t rade ri s ks , under cont rol. Use our international business information to strengthen your business. I n an age of growth and rapid change, extending credit to customers can be a tricky business. For companies selling internationally, distinguishing a good customer from a potentially bad one is even more difficult, and extending credit becomes riskier. At Coface Services North America, our credit information services are designed to help businesses make wise credit decisions. Coface information packages allow you to pick and choose the information products you need, including: Credit Reports Coface information reports support business and credit decisions by delivering reliable data on virtually any business, anywhere in the world. Depending on the country, we will strive to answer your specific questions during our investigation. @rating Credit Opinions To ensure that you are selling to creditworthy customers, we follow 50 million companies in over 200 countries including Latin America, Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia. From this data, Coface developed an easy-to-use rating system that lets you keep a constant watch over the quality of customers and suppliers. We can provide a snapshot of your customers, or we can monitor them and inform you when their creditworthiness changes. Coface also provides customized credit opinions on your specific exposures. @rating Country Risk Information This free service supplies you with the latest analysis and economic forecasts for over 150 countries. BENEFITS FOR YOUR COMPANY One world, one provider Receive current credit reports and company data compiled by local Coface entities and partners around the world. While working with a single point of contact, you can leverage the strength of the global Coface network. Personalized client service Our customer service department is available by phone, fax or e-mail to answer your questions and to assist you with your information requests. Straightforward invoicing Enjoy the ease of our simple pricing and invoicing. There are no additional fees for usage or charges for setting up multiple user accounts. Online report ordering Credit reports, credit opinions and country risk information can be obtained through Cofanet, our online portfolio management system. These assessment tools enable you to have around-the-clock access to our credit information. THE COFACE DIFFERENCE At Coface, over 60 years of experience have gone into the development of these credit intelligence products. Our parent, Coface S.A., has received excellent financial ratings from Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, giving you additional assurance of our strength and integrity. For more information on our services, or to find out how we can help your business, please feel free to contact us by phone, fax or e-mail. Or, visit us on the Web at www.coface-usa.com.