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Press Release

GE Capital Enhances Financing Programs with 21 Independent Boat Builders in U.S. and Canada

January 08, 2013

Marine purchasing cooperative represents 40+ brands

CHICAGO, IL --- GE Capital's Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business announced today it has signed an enhanced strategic floorplan financing agreement with Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI), a major U.S boat manufacturer buying group. The program covers 21 manufacturers that sell more than 40 brands. Cumulatively, IBBI manufacturers sell more boats in the U.S. than any other entity.

The new program provides qualified IBBI boat brand dealers in the U.S and Canada with special vendor-subsidized financing programs and terms as well as a dedicated staff with extensive marine industry experience that's committed to providing world-class customer service. Additionally, dealers will have access to COMS, CDF's proprietary online inventory finance management tool, and Analytics Online, which provides crucial information and insights about inventory finance management.

"It's important for our dealer network to have access to inventory from our member-owners, and to have a financing source that understands our distribution network," said Tom Broy, president of IBBI, which is based in Benton, IL. "GE Capital has the right industry expertise, and the ability and willingness to offer flexible programs so our manufacturers and their dealer networks can reach their business goals."

"IBBI member products are turning quickly at retail and GE Capital is excited to announce a new agreement with this well-established group," said Bruce Van Wagoner, president of CDF's marine group. "This strategic program helps dealers manage their cash flow more efficiently as they acquire and stock the inventory they need to realize sales of the IBBI brands they represent."

For more than 50 years and through all business and economic cycles, CDF has offered customer-centric new and pre-owned floorplan programs that enable marine dealers to stock a broad selection of products. Inventory financing, also known as floorplan financing, is an important element of a successful manufacturer-dealer business model. Manufacturers and distributors benefit from enhanced product flow and increased sales opportunities, and dealers obtain improved terms and credit availability.

About Independent Boat Builders, Inc.
Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI) was formed as a marine purchasing cooperative in 1989 by a group of independent, recreational boat builders. IBBI has maintained strict standards for membership. Today, it has 21 highly-regarded shareholders, each recognized in the industry for its top-quality boats, its integrity and its stability. For more information on IBBI and its members' brands, visit www.ibbi.com.

About GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance
GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance provided approx. $32 billion in financing for more than 30,000 manufacturers, dealers and distributors across North America in 2012. Programs include inventory and accounts receivable financing, asset-based lending, private label financing, collateral management and related financial products. Customers have access to exclusive online tools and analytics to manage their accounts and inventory. For more information, visit http://www.gecdf.com/ or follow company news via Twitter (https://twitter.com/geinventoryfin/).

GE Capital offers consumers and businesses around the globe an array of financial products and services. For more information, visit www.gecapital.com or follow company news via Twitter (https://twitter.com/GECapital).

GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com.

Lisa Tibbitts
GE Capital
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+1 203 956 4582
+1 203-803-6142


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