Performance

Accuracy in Forecasting Better Decisions, Better Results

Stratfor's impressive track record of accurate forecasts speaks for itself. Here are just a few of the events Stratfor rsquo;s clients were prepared for before anyone else:
Predicted that the hardline Likudniks would back Sharon given that Labor is attempting to be the senior partner in the coalition. (November 15, 2005)
Warned against troubles in the European Union and its shaking foundation.

First intelligence agency to present a long-term forecast on the Chinese economy and predict an imminent overheating, accompanied by an increase in pressure and disruptions of the Chinese economic miracle. Predicted Russia rsquo;s political shift away from the US and the West and its loss of influence while trying to forge alliances with other powers. Predicted that China rsquo;s fixed exchange rate policy and growing trade deficits, particularly with the US but also with the European Union, would lead to an economic confrontation between China and its Western trading partners.

Predicted that a war with Iraq was inevitable, and alerted readers six hours before bombs fell that the war had begun. Warned that the U.S.

was not invading Iraq because of WMD and that the issue would come back to haunt Bush administration. Announced that the markets would collapse and that a recession was coming. Identified the presence of US military personnel in the Republic of Georgia to expand the war on terrorism in oil-rich Central Asia.

Predicted the economic and political chaos in Venezuela and continuing instability for President Hugo Chavez. Predicted the downfall of the governments of Wahid in Indonesia and Estrada in the Philippines. Predicted Japan's economic meltdown and subsequent remilitarization.

Warned that the Camp David meeting of Palestinian and Israeli leaders would lead to a disastrous explosion. Every day, our clients are able to translate Stratfor rsquo;s predictive intelligence and fast-forward analysis into success for their organizations. Above all, the confidentiality of their concerns is our highest priority - these clients below have specifically requested that we share their comments on the benefits they receive from Stratfor.

ldquo;As Chief Risk officer for an international company, I have come to rely on the insights of Stratfor over the past 5 years in my day to day business. Stratfor has enabled us to better understand the world we work and live in, and their forecasts have helped us successfully manage our operation, as well as enter new markets. [Stratfor] has become an indispensable staple of my daily routine and is the first thing I read every morning.

If only other media sources were as good. rdquo; Credit Officer, Commercial Mortgage and Insurance Services
ldquo;Since 1999, I have been a subscriber to Stratfor. It has returned more than I have paid forit in prescient analysis, perceptive thinking and usable ideas for my small firm.

It is the first thing I read every day. rdquo; Investment Advisor, Asset Management Services
ldquo;Global investing is about much more than just balance sheets, earnings forecasts and trade flows. The analysis provided by Stratfor gives the vital insights into the geopolitical forces shaping our world that is so often lacking in the ivory towers of New York and London.

rdquo; Investment Officer, Stockbrokering Partnership
ldquo;I have rarely come across a service that provides as unique a set of insights and perspectives as Stratfor. Dr. Friedman rsquo;s analyses are so prescient as to be a little frightening.

His work stimulates thoughtful discussion and challenges us to alter the mental framework through which we view political events. rdquo; Equity Research Analyst, Investment Management Services
ldquo;We have an international finance boutique and deal with a very sophisticated client base. Stratfor rsquo;s country analysis provides me with the ability to speak of a number of matters that I would otherwise have no knowledge.

My clients are impressed with the breadth of geopolitics knowledge I command. Not that I am encouraging a price increase, the service pays for itself. rdquo; Managing Partner, Financial Services
ldquo;Stratfor is an essential facet of our analytical routine.

My firm combines a worldwide network of contacts with the ability to gather the most crucial bits of information from a blizzard of world news and events. Your commentary is dispassionate, reasoned, and highly predictive. It rsquo;s the closest thing to the President rsquo;s daily intelligence briefing we can get!

rdquo; Capital Advisor, Financial Services
ldquo;From [our] perspective, we daily review and integrate into our agency efforts information you disseminate. It is informative, insightful, and timely. It has now become a standard for us to review your reporting on an item of interest we may be monitoring.

Many thanks! rdquo; Intelligence Officer, Government Agency
Rely on accurate, timely intelligence ldquo;In my day-to-day requirement for precise information, I have come to rely on the insightful, on-the-mark analysis of Stratfor. In my line of work, I can neither leave work or home without my fix from Stratfor.

The first thing I do in the morning is check out Stratfor, not my investments! Both credible and precise! rdquo; Program Manager, Engineering Training Center
ldquo;Stratfor rsquo;s customer-specific services are first-rate.

The information and analysis provided by Stratfor rsquo;s insightful team have helped many of my maritime and international trade clients have a better understanding of changing threats around the world.