Imagination at work.

Aaron Baxter, Managing Director - CommercialGE Capital Australia & New Zealand

Mid-Market at the forefront “Changing Landscape”

Economic Backdrop in which we operate today

Taking a closer look at major events in 2013 shaping the Australian Business landscape “MALAYSIA-AUSTRALIA FTA (MAFTA) - The most recent Australia FTA to come into effect. Trade with Australia: AU$17.2 billion ” January 2013

“Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese ousted after the miner announces botched Mozambique mine investment worth $14 billion”January 2013

“S & P/ASX200 index passes the 5000-point February 2013

2013 - a year of volatility and some stability“The Australian economy is going through significant change,

with multiple, long-term forces restructuring our economy”

“The official interest rates drop to the lowest in Australian history at 2.5 per cent.August 2013

“Qantas' heavy maintenance base at Avalon closes with the loss of 300 jobs.November 2013“Qantas announces at least 1000 job cuts after forecasting a $300 million half-yearly loss. December 2013

“Holden announces it will stop manufacturing in Australia in 2017. December 2013

September 2013

Mid-Market businesses stay confident and committed to the Australian economy

Contributes one third of Australian business revenues

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In 2013 the sector has bounced back with positive sentiment

Fact sheet

Mid-Market Growth Outlook disparate: Changing economic geography

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‘Two Speed’ economy distinction rapidly blurs as industry reshuffles

Mid-Market businesses strive to strike a balance given the current economic environment

COST GROWTH

They continue to strike a balance between managing cost and increasing revenue

1. Slow demand across the economy2. High value of the Australian dollar & the challenge of global

competition; and,3. Rising cost of doing business.

Productivity - the key to Mid-Market's growth

An emerging trend “Jobless growth” driven by

1. Efficient utilization of a mix of technological developments,

2. Advanced manufacturing initiatives 3. Developing online or cloud-based markets and 4. Increased focus to improve profitability despite cost

pressuresChanging nature of workforce

Our focus this year : Three key Industries

GE Capital supports Mid-Market businesses

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 Read the full report to see how the year’s events have impacted the Australian Mid-Market, and what this means for your business over the coming period:

2014 Australian Mid-Market Report

2014 Mid-Market Report is available now!