"Did you hear that Rabobank was named the premier food and agribusiness bank?" "You can never be too premier. Or too thin." In a recent survey* conducted among U.S. food and agribusiness companies, a majority of respondents named Rabobank as the premier food and agribusiness bank. And the reasons they gave? Our rigorous fundamental research. Profound industr y knowledge and global reach. Flawless execution and AAA rating. Actually, we've © Rabobank International 2006. All rights reserved. heard it all before - from our clients. Rabobank. The financial link in the global food chain.® * Sur vey conducted by Windham Par tners, LLC. www.RabobankAmerica.com For more information, see Page 111 Rabobankhttp://www.RabobankAmerica.com