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Growth Incentive Programs

MTAC MeetingAugust 13, 2009

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Saturation Mail Incentive

Incentive for growth during 1-year period (May 11, 2009 - May 10, 2010)

Registration closed August 1

471 companies registered

23% of the potential volume

Applications still coming in from field

Currently 49 customers are certified

Focus on certifying baseline for all customers

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Summer Sale

Incentive for growth during Summer period (July-Sept 2009)

Registration closed August 1

1,292 companies registered (65% of the potential volume)

569 customers are certified (30% of the potential volume)

Awaiting certification 364 customers

331 customers still negotiating thresholds

August 31 certification deadline

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First-Class Mail® Incentive Program

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Incentive Program Description

20% rebate on incremental First-Class Mail for first quarter (October 1 – December 31)

Threshold volume will be determined by trend 2007 and 2008, and projected for 2009

Discounted price on average half way between First-Class Mail Presort and Standard Mail

Minimum 500,000 pieces in both 2007 and 2008

In accordance with the Postal Accountability & Enhancement Act, the First-Class Mail Incentive will undergo a 45-day review prior to implementation

First-Class Mail® Incentive Program

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Timelines

BoG Meeting: August 4, 2009

Regulators review process begins: August 11, 2009

Invitation Letters: August 21, 2009

Website launch: August 21, 2009

Registration period: August 21 to November 1, 2009

First-Class Mail Incentive Program Period: October 1 to December 31, 2009

Send questions to: firstclassmailincentive@usps.gov

First-Class Mail® Incentive Program