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GE Money and Ventrac Partner on Outdoor Power Equipment Financing Program

“CUTTING EDGE” PROGRAM OFFERS PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR VENTRAC PURCHASES

ST PAUL, MINN. -- September 24, 2007 — GE Money and Ventrac, a leading manufacturer of commercial tractors, today announced a multi-year agreement on a new program that provides flexible financing options for purchases of Ventrac turf care tractors, tri-wheel transporters and related attachments and accessories. The new financing program, called “Cutting Edge,” includes installment and revolving payment options and is being made available through GE Money’s Sales Finance unit. It is available to landscape professionals and residential consumers at participating Ventrac dealers.

“The Cutting Edge Installment program is an alternative payment option for larger ticket purchases,” said Kevin Holland, national sales manager for Ventrac. “It will enable our customers to break payments down over a number of months, which helps with monthly budgets.”

“Offering financing programs is a key way to make the purchase of outdoor power equipment (OPE) easier and more affordable for buyers,” said Gary Slegle, vice president and general manager of the OPE industry for GE Money – Sales Finance. “In addition to the ability to provide financing to their customers, Ventrac dealers will also benefit from our proprietary AdvanceDesk technology. “This online portal allows 24/7 access to enter and process applications, receive quick credit decisions, run sales, view reports and provide tools needed to run revolving and installment financing programs quickly and efficiently, such as current promotional offers.”

About Ventrac
Venture Products Inc. dba Ventrac is based in Orrville, Ohio and manufactures compact turf care tractor models as well as a tri-wheel transporter and a myriad of implements for the tractor units. Venture Products, Inc., is committed to providing a unique, superior quality product while maintaining the highest standard of business ethics. We will be a positive influence to the global community, growing at a balanced rate while remaining an independent company. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of business ethics with our customers, suppliers, employees, and the global community. These standards will be incorporated with every interaction, both business and personal. For more information, visit www.ventrac.com.

About GE Money
With more than $190 billion in assets, GE Money, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), is a leading provider of credit services to consumers, retailers and auto dealers in more than 55 countries around the world. GE Money, based in Stamford, Conn., offers a range of financial products, including private label credit cards, personal loans, bank cards, auto loans and leases, mortgages, corporate travel and purchasing cards, debt consolidation and home equity loans, and credit insurance. More information can be found at www.gemoney.com. GE Money’s Sales Finance unit, based in Kettering, Ohio, provides private label credit card programs, marketing, installment lending and financial services for national and regional retailers, dealers, manufacturers and service providers in more than 20 industries including: outdoor power equipment, home improvement, sporting goods, powersports, automotive, recreational vehicles, consumer electronics and appliances, furniture, floor covering, marine, music, jewelry, and health care.

GE is Imagination at Work -- a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world’s toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.ge.com.

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