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The USA ranks No. 41 in exports per capita in the world! (right after Gabon and Lithuania an ex-communist country!)

The USA exports 22% of what Europe exports! (although the USA is the largest economy in the world!)

The USA's Manufacturing Index fell to 32.4 in December '08! (down from 50.7 in January '08!)

The USA's Exports were 12% of GDP! (In Germany, Exports were 34% of GDP)

ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS?

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Exporting America Exporting America and and

Your Coming Economic Your Coming Economic ReboundRebound

Presented By:Presented By:Oliver Sintobin, CEOOliver Sintobin, CEO

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Who are we?Who are we? –– Background Background

100% Export Master Distributor100% Export Master Distributor Since 1984Since 1984 Founder: Oliver SintobinFounder: Oliver Sintobin

Born in Belgium, Speaks 7 Languages Bridges European & American Business

Cultures Certified by US Department of Commerce

Increase Sales of US Manufacturers by: Increase Sales of US Manufacturers by: 30% within 5 years 100% within 10 years

International Distribution Experts bringing International Distribution Experts bringing this knowledge to gain logistics’ this knowledge to gain logistics’ advantages.advantages.

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Who are we?Who are we? –– ActivitiesActivities

We connect U.S. Companies like yours and your products We connect U.S. Companies like yours and your products to the European market by:to the European market by:– Purchasing and Exporting Your Products and Reselling

them through our International Network of Distributors.

– Linking U.S. Manufacturers to the European Marketplace for Commercial, Medical, Agricultural, Foods, Energy, Home Furnishing, Telecom and Chemical Industries.

– Services that we offer include: International Business Development International Sales and Marketing Overseas Distribution and Logistics Regulatory Affairs Guidance Export Financing Guidance

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US ManufacturersUS Manufacturers

XL Group ConnectionsXL Group Connections

European MarketEuropean Market

Providing Your Company…Providing Your Company…

Strong Relationship

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Connections Abroad

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Providing Your Company…Providing Your Company…

• Medical Supplies

• Commercial & Industrial Textile Components & Coatings

• Wood Moldings

• Furniture & Accessories

• Windfarm Equipment & Financing

• Cleaning Equipment

• Fertilizers

• Animal Feed

Distribution Excellence

Distribution Excellence

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• Market Channel Development and Product Distribution

• Manufacturing / Procurement Guidance

• CE Mark, ISO and other Certification Guidance

• CE Mark Importer Appointment

• Market Intelligence and SWOT

• Fiscal Representation

• Inbound/Outbound Logistics Management and Optimization

Supply Chain Excellence

Supply Chain Excellence

Providing Your Company…Providing Your Company…

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Strong Relationship

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Supply Chain Excellence

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• Increased Sales

Volume

• Increased Bottom Line

• Increased Market

• Increased Cash Flow

• Increased Sales Force

• Decreased Sales

Expense

• Decreased Exposure

Providing Your Company…Providing Your Company…

Results

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StatesStates 50 50 4848Pop.Pop. 304 million 304 million 661 million661 millionSq miSq mi 9,704,200 9,704,200 4,010,0004,010,000GDP GDP $13,840 trillion$13,840 trillion $18,560 trillion$18,560 trillionGrowthGrowth 2.0%2.0% 2.4%2.4%ImportsImports $1,480 billion (*)$1,480 billion (*) $1,304 $1,304

billion (*)billion (*)ExportsExports $1,148 billion$1,148 billion $5,318 billion$5,318 billionInflationInflation 2.9% (*) 2.9% (*) 2.0% (*)2.0% (*)PovertyPoverty 12.4% (*) 12.4% (*) 17% (*)17% (*)Unempl.Unempl. 5.5% (*) 5.5% (*) 8.8% (*)8.8% (*)

(*) 2005 data(*) 2005 data

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

Why Export? - Why Export? - Europe is a Larger Market in Europe is a Larger Market in 20072007

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      Country Export $ / Capita

1. Singapore 65,6882. Hong Kong 49,2833. UAE 38,7114. Luxembourg 37,9015. Belgium 30,9696. Norway 30,2087. Ireland 27,7908. Netherlands 27,4439. Switzerland 26,39310. Kuwait 24,53811. Austria 19,76712. Sweden 18,80513. Denmark 18,45114. Finland 17,14315. Germany 16,43816. Slovenia 13,47817. Canada 12,98018. Trinidad / Tobago 12,78419. Czech Republic 11,96620. Puerto Rico 11,849

Country Export $ / Capita

21 Slovakia 10,54622 Hungary 8,83823 France 8,78524 Italy 8,64025 Estonia 8,47426 Saudi Arabia 8,05427 Malta 8,02428 South Korea 7,83429 United Kingdom 7,25630 Israel 7,08231 Malaysia 6,97932 Oman 6,97533 Libya 6,96034 Australia 6,76435 New Zealand 6,55336 Spain 6,34037 Japan 5,32738 Portugal 4,82339 Lithuania 4,81940 Gabon 4,68241 USA 3,77852 China 917

Why XL Group Can Expand YOUR Sales through Why XL Group Can Expand YOUR Sales through ExportExportBecause the USA is No. 41…

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

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Why Export? - Why Export? - Labor Costs are Lower in Labor Costs are Lower in the USAthe USA

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MUCH Lower Value of the US$ compared to the €uro and the GB£

$1 = €0.760$1 =

£0.697

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$1.434

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Why Export? – Why Export? – Advantageous Exchange Advantageous Exchange RatesRates

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OR Concepts Surgical Hypothermia Blankets No International Sales Export generating $8.6 Million sales (38% of total) in 5th year

Votex Specialty Coated Clothing Failed Export Efforts Export generating $8.5 Million sales (31% of total) in 5th year

Praxe Medical Grade plastic oxygen tubing No International Sales Focus Export generating $5.4 Million sales (33% of total) in 5th year

International Wind Corporation Windfarms Saw great international potential but not where to start Installed international windfarms in UK, Spain and Costa Rica for $4.5

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Why Export? – How Can we Help Why Export? – How Can we Help You?You?

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How Can we Help You? How Can we Help You? – Deliverables: Pre-– Deliverables: Pre-marketmarket

Translate literature, labels, instruction Translate literature, labels, instruction manualsmanuals

Market researchMarket research Compile list of potential distributorsCompile list of potential distributors Contact qualified prospective distributors Contact qualified prospective distributors Set up meetings with responsive qualified Set up meetings with responsive qualified

distributorsdistributors Print catalogs / brochures in localized Print catalogs / brochures in localized

formatformat

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How Can we Help You? How Can we Help You? – Deliverables: – Deliverables: MarketMarket

Visit in person to present productVisit in person to present product Ship: - catalogs / brochures Ship: - catalogs / brochures

- sample material- sample material 2nd visit in person to confirm relationship2nd visit in person to confirm relationship 3rd visit in person to set up / sign 3rd visit in person to set up / sign

distributordistributor Train distributors’ sales forceTrain distributors’ sales force Place orders (trial followed by stocking)Place orders (trial followed by stocking) Continued support of distributor’s effortsContinued support of distributor’s efforts

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How Can we Help You? How Can we Help You? – Deliverables: – Deliverables: RegulatoryRegulatory

Appointment of importer of recordAppointment of importer of record Authentication distribution documentsAuthentication distribution documents Obtain product code numbers: Obtain product code numbers:

– Harmonized CodeHarmonized Code– Article Identification Number (EIN)Article Identification Number (EIN)– Global Medical Device NumberGlobal Medical Device Number– REACH NumberREACH Number

Verify for non authorized parties by US Verify for non authorized parties by US LawLaw

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How Can we Help You? How Can we Help You? - Benefits- Benefits

ABC Co. w/ ABC Co. XL Group Solo

Intelligent Entry to Market Regulatory Affairs Yes No Market Data Yes No Knowledge of Cultural Differences Yes No

Quick Market Penetration YES NO

Full Market Coverage YES NO

Economical Marketing Efforts Shipping Samples & Documentation Yes No Travel Expenses Yes No

International Sales Department YES YES

Eliminate Export Related Liability YES

NO

Safe Payment Terms Credit Safety Yes No Short Payment Terms Yes No Economical Payment Terms Yes No

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How Can we Help You?How Can we Help You? - Growth- Growth

Consistent: 2008 2007 2006

Revenue: 152% 138% 122%

Active Products: 15 12 10

Coverage: +14% +14%+16%

Staff:Int’l 11 8 5

Domestic 5 3 3

Dave Clements

COO

Marco Frattarelli

Business Development

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To Summarize … Export, Export, To Summarize … Export, Export, ExportExport

• Thank you Very MuchThank you Very Much Gracie Gracie MoltoMolto

• Muchas GraciasMuchas Gracias Obrigado MuitoObrigado Muito

• Merci BeaucoupMerci Beaucoup Большое Большое спасибоспасибо

• Dank u VeelDank u Veel Σας Σας ευχαριστούμε ευχαριστούμε

• Vielen DankVielen Dank ありがとうありがとう

2020

Oliver Sintobin, CEOOliver Sintobin, CEO

214-350-1505214-350-1505www.xl-group.uswww.xl-group.us

oliver.sintobin@xl-group.usoliver.sintobin@xl-group.us