The document is an economic intelligence report for 2009 detailing the recession that began in late 2007, highlighting factors such as declining GDP, corporate profits, and rising unemployment. Recommendations for businesses include improving cash flow management, enhancing customer service, and leveraging existing resources for new opportunities. The report predicts a gradual economic recovery starting in 2010, with increased consumer spending and corporate profits, while cautioning about long-term socio-economic challenges.

1. Print Services and Distribution Association January 5 th , 2009 Today’s Business Landscape – An Economic Intelligence Report for 2009 To: Presented by: Morris Segall, President SPG Trend Advisors

2. THE ECONOMY

3. Gross Domestic Product 2001Q1 – 2008Q3 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

4. Contributions to GDP Growth by Component 2007Q3-2008 Q3 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

5. Corporate Profits (before tax) 2003Q1 - 2008Q3 Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

6. Industrial Production January 2007-November 2008 Source: Federal Reserve

7. Net Change in U.S. Jobs June 2005 – November 2008 Source: Bureau of Labor and Statistics

8. National Nonfarm Employment by Industry Sector Groups December 2007 – November 2008 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

9. Source: (Left) Census Bureau (Right) Federal Reserve Retail Sales Less Food and Fuel April 2007- November 2008 Consumer Credit Q4 2005 – October 2008

10. Existing Home Sales September 2001-November 2008 Source: (Left) National Association of Realtors, (Right) Census Bureau New Home Sales Units Sold vs. Length on Market December 2005-November 2008

11. S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index 2006 – September 2008 Source: Standard and Poors

12. Commercial Mortgage Delinquency Rates among Major Investor Groups 2005Q4-2008Q3 Source: Mortgage Bankers Association

13. THE GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE

14. Money Supply (M2): August 2007- November 2008 Source: Federal Reserve System

15. Source: (Left) Federal Reserve, (Right) British Banker’s Associations Federal Fund Rates, January 2008- December 22 nd , 2008 3-month LIBOR rates lent in US dollars, January 2008-December 23 rd , 2008

16. Source: Energy Information Administration NYMEX Crude Oil Future Prices in U.S. Dollars January 2001 -December 23 th 2008

17. How do I get through it? Manage business on cash flow basis Increase efficiency of asset turnover; increase liquidity Intensify customer service initiatives Become innovative in controlling costs Outsource where appropriate Join Co-ops to spread costs over larger group Look for new ways to leverage existing employees and infrastructure by investigating new sources of revenue from new products and markets Secure access to bank credit; firm up bank lines

18. How do I get through it? (cont.) Spend to increase productivity and market share Take advantage of accelerated equipment write offs as part of government’s economic stimulus package Take advantage of soft demand in economy to build for future by aggressive bargain purchasing If access to capital and liquidity are not detriments, look to acquire troubled companies and/or strategic assets of other companies Train employees to be more productive and increase their value by enabling them to do more tasks Increase networking and take advantage of trade associations for additional contacts and leads Partner with other firms

19. What’s on the other side? 2009 - Recession Bottoms with Housing and Unemployment Housing bottoms late this year Bank loan losses peak late this year Unemployment peaks in second half of this year Lower Energy Prices alleviate pressure on consumer spending – but virtually no economic growth or recovery New Obama Administration Increased economic “bailout” and middle class spending programs Increased federal budget deficits

20. What’s on the other side? (cont.) 2009 – Business Cost of goods declines from current levels as commodity prices decline but business is facing zero consumer and business demand. Corporate profits in decline for most of this year despite easy year/year comparisons. Subdued consumer spending but pent-up demand building 2010 – Economy Makes Gradual Cyclical Recovery Increased employment = increased consumer spending Increased Corporate Sales = increased corporate profits = increased capital spending Increased interest rates and rising prices from higher demand and continuing federal budget deficits

21. Where are the opportunities? Healthcare – National Program Education Agriculture Energy Conservation Environmental Solutions Electric Power Transportation – Increase Mass Transit Exports Water Conservation – New Supplies and Recycling U.S. Government Procurement and Outsourcing – Base Realignment Program (BRAC) Real Estate – Recycle and Rehab Existing Commercial and Residential Property

22. Conclusions We are in a deep and protracted recession that began in the fourth quarter of 2007. It began in housing and has spread through the entire U.S. and overseas economies. Economic weakness has intensified through 2008 and will worsen through the first half of 2009. Increased near term economic and market pressures include: stubbornly high inflation in food and basic services lower corporate profits increased unemployment continued weak levels of corporate capital and consumer spending

23. Conclusions continued Severe reductions in State and Local Government spending Weak exports as overseas economies fall into recession Continued credit pressures in residential housing and consumer lending spreading to commercial real estate markets and corporate lending

24. Conclusions continued However, a bottoming of the housing cycle and an abatement in bank credit losses in the second half of this year, could set the stage for cyclical capital markets and economic improvements in 2009 and 2010. After an expected cyclical recovery in 2010-2012, we believe the longer term socio-economic issues facing this country will result in slower future economic growth for the United States. The availability and cost of credit, particularly to consumers, will be more restricted and expensive in the future.

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