1. Expanding your business to the U.S. Sydney and Melbourne September 9-10, 2014 Aaron Brickman Deputy Executive Director SelectUSA SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014 1

2. About SelectUSA Housed in the U.S. Department of Commerce, SelectUSA’s mission is to promote and facilitate business investment in the United States. It is housed in the U.S. Department of Commerce and represented by the Commercial Service at U.S. Embassies and Consulates across 72 worldwide markets. SelectUSA is geographically neutral and represents the entire United States. It uphold the U.S. open investment policy and performs uniquely federal functions. Our Clients: Companies (investors) U.S. States, Regions, and Cities Current Personnel & Teams Investment Policy and Promotion Communications and Outreach Operations and Planning 2 © International Trade Administration 2014

3. U.S. Open Investment Policy Upheld by administrations throughout U.S. history. Core obligation in bilateral investment treaties (BITs). Ensures investors and investments receive treatment no less favorable than a country affords to its own investors and investments. SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014 “The United States reaffirms our open investment policy, a commitment to treat all investors in a fair and equitable manner under the law.” -Statement by the President of the United States, June 20, 2011 3

4. Australian FDI in the United States 4SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014

5. SelectUSA Can Help Key SelectUSA Services Offered to Companies: Information and Counseling: We provide subject-matter expertise to companies on business investment in the United States. Connections: We assist companies with industry information, analysis, and points of contact and connect them with U.S. cities and states. Ombudsman Assistance: We help companies with questions or concerns about U.S. federal rules and regulations. SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014 5

6. Lufthansa Technik, recently announced plans to break ground on a new aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul facility, which will service short-haul and medium-haul aircraft. The investment is expected to create up to 400 permanent jobs. With the support of Vice President Biden, the White House National Economic Council, and the President’s Task Force on Puerto Rico, the SelectUSA team at the U.S. Department of Commerce worked with the Puerto Rico team to offer Lufthansa information and assistance from across federal agencies and departments that not only assisted in making their decision but demonstrated why the United States is the top destination for foreign direct investment. Washington, DC – April 10: Penny Pritzker, Alejandro Garcia Padilla, August Wilhelm Henningsen, and Peter Ammon attend a signing ceremony for an agreement to create a new Lufthansa Aviation Facility in Puerto Rico at German Ambassador Residence on April 10, 2014 in Washington, DC. SelectUSA Case Study: Lufthansa SelectUSA.gov 6 © International Trade Administration 2014

7. Frulact, a Portugal-based producer of fruit-based preparations for international food companies, announced their first investment in the United States. The approximately 200,000-square-foot fruit preparation and processing plant is slated to open in late 2014 with approximately 100 employees at full production. SelectUSA assisted Frulact and the Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO) through providing information and counseling on U.S. regulations, capital transfer/availability, discussing potential challenges, and connection to the Commercial Service in Lisbon as a local resource. SelectUSA Case Study: Frulact 7 © International Trade Administration 2014 SelectUSA.gov

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9. Nature of Investing in the United States: State, Local & Regional EDO s Regional LocalState © International Trade Administration 2014SelectUSA.gov32

10. Announcing… The 2015 SelectUSA Investment Summit March 23-24, 2015, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland near Washington, DC. Learn about the U.S. investment climate and connect with service providers and U.S. states and regions. Sign up for alerts! http://selectusa.commerce.gov/selectusa-investment-summit SelectUSA.gov 10 © International Trade Administration 2014

11. 11 We are your partner for success! How can we help you? SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014 A Colombian company learns about doing business in Mississippi. Q&A

12. Thank You SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014 Aaron Brickman Deputy Executive Director SelectUSA U.S. Department of Commerce Tel: +1-202-482-1889 Aaron.Brickman@trade.gov SelectUSA.gov @SelectUSA & #SelectUSA on Twitter 12

13. Appendix: Additional Data and Information 13 SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014

14. Global FDI Trends 20 largest country recipients by FDI stock in 2012; Currency displayed at current market value. Source: UN Conference on Trade and Development The United States remains the largest recipient of FDI in the world. In USD Millions $3.9 Trillion SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014 14

15. U.S. FDI Trends Top 15 FDI Stock Positions, 2013 SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014 5% | $137.3b 5% | $140.1b 4% | $117.1b 2% | $52.1b 1% | $38.4b 1% | $34.3b Largest Sources of FDI in the United States by 2013 Stock Position RankMarket % of total stock (2.76 trillion)Million USD 1United Kingdom19.55%540,489 2Japan12.45%344,143 3Canada10.15%280,536 4Germany10.07%278,283 5France8.65%238,977 6Switzerland5.07%140,142 7Netherlands4.97%137,333 8Ireland4.24%117,090 9Spain1.88%52,085 10Australia1.87%51,709 11Sweden1.76%48,582 12Norway1.48%40,986 13Italy1.39%38,445 14Belgium1.24%34,260 15Mexico1.19%32,878 10% | $280.5b 12% | $344.1b 2% | $51.7b 1% | $32.9b 20% | $540.5b 10% | $278.3b 9% | $239.0b 2% | $ 48.6b 1% | $ 41.0.b Source: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis – FDI Position by Ultimate Beneficiary Owner

16. U.S. FDI Trends Top 15 FDI Growth Markets, 2013 Note: Figures denote 5 year compound annual growth rate (2009-2013) of the stock FDI position and the total stock of FDI in the United States Source: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis – FDI by Ultimate Beneficiary Owner SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014 36.6% | $202m 29.1% | $41.0b 14.7% | $48.6b 41.54% | $8.0b 29.34% | $11.0b 24.11% | $1.5b 21.72% | $31.5b 19.6% | $14.9b 15.6% | $5.2b 14.6% | $2.0b 14.3% | $3.6b 34.6% | $23.8b 20.8% | $140.1b 18.9% | $2.0m 15.2% | $21.2b 36.6% | $202m 29.1% | $41.0b 14.7% | $48.6b 41.54% | $8.0b 29.34% | $11.0b 24.11% | $1.5b 21.72% | $31.5b 19.6% | $14.9b 15.6% | $5.2b 14.6% | $2.0b 14.3% | $3.6b 34.6% | $23.8b 20.8% | $140.1b 18.9% | $2.0m 15.2% | $21.2b 36.6% | $202.0m 29.1% | $41.0b 14.6% | $48.6b 41.5% | $8.0b 29.3% | $11.0b 24.1% | $1.5b 21.7% | $31.5b 19.6% | $14.9b 15.6% | $5.2b 14.6% | $2.0b 14.3% | $3.6b 34.6% | $23.8b 20.8% | $140.1b 18.9% | $2.0m 15.3% | $21.2b Fastest Growing Sources of FDI in the United States by Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 2009-2013 RankMarket 2013 Stock million USDCAGR 1China8,02341.54% 2Hungary20236.61% 3Luxembourg23,82334.56% 4India11,04029.34% 5Norway40,98629.11% 6Malaysia1,54024.11% 7Korea, Republic of31,52021.72% 8Switzerland140,14220.83% 9Brazil14,85219.55% 10Malta218.92% 11Venezuela5,19015.62% 12United Arab Emirates21,20415.25% 13Sweden48,58214.64% 14Colombia2,02214.63% 15South Africa3,64714.31%

17. FDI in the United States by Industry, 2012 Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014

18. FDI in the United States by Industry, 2012 Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis © International Trade Administration 2014 SelectUSA.gov 18

19. FDI Growth in the United States by Industry Source: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis FDI Growth in the United States by Major Industry Sectors (Compound annual growth rate in FDI position between 2008 and 2012 on a historical cost basis) ** “Information” includes “publishing industries, including newspaper, periodical, book, and database publishers.” FDI in publishing industries experienced -11.6 percent CAGR during 2008-12. SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014 19