The following case studies have been selected to show the variety of business opportunities that Trade Finance has partnered with to increase business opportunities for its customers:

• Trade Finance Solutions (TFS) continues to provide purchase order financing and receivables financing to a US based distributor of high-tech equipment; including computers, laptops, printers, monitors, servers, peripherals, and other devices. The company markets its services throughout Latin and South America and sources products worldwide including North America, Latin America, and the Far East. This company was looking for a financing partner with expertise in both domestic and foreign markets as well as the ability to grow with them. Initially the company was provided with $700K in credit; however, with the support of TFS the company has increased the operating credit to more than $2M. Sales have also increased by more than 100% with the corresponding improvement in profitability.

• TFS recently approved a $200k operating credit, with provisions to expand to $400k, for a company which exports refurbished computer equipment from its Head Office in Miami Florida. The company acquires its products worldwide and reworks the products for international markets. The company’s president envisions significant sales increases as a result of its new relationship with Trade Finance and comments that the new funding will help the company to move to “the next level” in terms of its scale, business relationships, and performance. Their growth and increased buying volumes will enable them to negotiate better pricing with primary suppliers.

• Trade Finance approved a $500K operating line for a manufacturer of durable household goods with offices in Miami, Lima, and a manufacturing facility in China. The company requires financing to support its production in China. The operating credit allows the company to move more quickly to market with its products which are manufactured at substantial discounts to comparable North American production. This accelerated time to market is made possible by the relationship with Trade Finance and is considered essential for the company to meet its aggressive business plan.

• TFS provides financing for a Canadian company which imports high value textiles, including clothing, from Asia. The company has sales both domestically and in European markets for its products. The company’s principle obstacle to growth has historically been access to capital sufficient for its extended business cycle. Through a relationship with Trade Finance the company expects to double its sales over the next 12 month period and capture markets and transactions previously unobtainable.

• Trade Finance has recently approved a credit for a distributor of heavy equipment, parts and service for the mining sector. This new customer has typically maintained close relationships with customers in North America for parts and service with relatively few larger sales contracts. With assistance from Trade Finance the company will be in a position to provide a full service to its customers. This solution orientation, the effect of which is increased customer contact and loyalty, in turn will result in increased sales and profitability.