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Farm Pro Tractors and GE Money Introduce New Consumer Financing Program

REVOLVING CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

KETTERING, Ohio. – December 17, 2007 – GE Money and Farm Pro, a subsidiary of Homier Distributing Company, today announced a new consumer finance program. Under the multi-year agreement, GE Money’s Sales Finance unit will support Farm Pro's Cutting Edge revolving finance program through more than 250 dealers nationwide.

“Our customers need products that simplify their work without complicating their finances," said Chuck Homier, Jr., president and CEO of Homier Distributing Company. “GE provides our dealers with the ability to make that happen through providing great revolving options. It's a win-win solution."

Approved customers can now finance new and used purchases of Farm Pro's line of tractors, utility vehicles, excavators, dozers, forklifts and farm attachments and accessories through the Farm Pro private label credit card backed by Sales Finance. Program benefits include competitive rates and promotions, fast and simple credit decisions, and no down payment or prepayment penalties.

“Consumer financing is crucial for growing a business through increased sales,” said Gary Slagle, vice president and general manager of the Outdoor Power Equipment industry for GE Money - Sales Finance. “We're pleased to make the purchase of Farm Pro's exceptional products easier for dealers and consumers alike and look forward to a long and successful relationship.”

About Homier Distributing Company And Farm Pro
Since 1958, Homier Distributing Company has been the nation's largest and most progressive "mobile" retailer of merchandise throughout the United States. Owned and operated by Chuck Homier today, Homier Distributing Company has over 400 employees nationwide. Over the years, Homier has built a solid reputation of service and value with its customers.

Farm Pro, a subsidiary of Homier Industries, assembles light farm equipment. Their product line includes 20-30 horsepower compact tractors, 40-80 horsepower midsize tractors, UV’s, farm attachments/accessories, as well as Trak King branded excavators and dozers in the United States.

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: home improvement, outdoor power equipment, 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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