JOB FACTS*

U.S. subsidiaries in Mississippi have consistently supported a significant number of jobs in the state. They now employ 22,200 Mississippi workers-an increase of 28% over five years.

PROMINENT U.S. SUBSIDIARIES IN THE STATE

Akzo Nobel

BASF Corporation

Bayer Corporation

Nissan Motor Company

Siemens Corporation

Sodexho Inc.

Voith Paper

MANUFACTURING JOB FACTS

U.S. subsidiaries support 10,700 manufacturing jobs in Mississippi. Manufacturing companies tend to have a strong "multiplier" effect on the economy-stimulating a substantial amount of activity and jobs in other sectors through their demand for inputs from other suppliers.

Overall, approximately 48.2% of jobs at U.S. subsidiaries in Mississippi are in manufacturing industries.

ONE COMPANY'S STORY

Nissan Motor Company, a U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese auto maker, proudly celebrated the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Canton in May 2003. The plant will eventually employ a total of 5,300 Mississippians. Due to the increased demand for Nissan vehicles, the company decided to expand the operation before it was even opened. The expansion alone represents a $500 million investment and, when finished, the facility will be capable of producing 400,000 vehicles per year. The economic impact of the project extends beyond the plant as there will be an estimated 26,000 indirect jobs created by its presence.