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Isuzu Selects Remarketing Services of America Unit of Fiserv

    AMHERST, N.Y.--Oct. 16, 2001--Isuzu Motors Acceptance Corporation has selected Remarketing Services of America, Inc. (RSA), a unit of Fiserv, Inc. , to proactively manage all lease maturities in the vehicle manufacturer's rapidly growing portfolio.
    "RSA was chosen because of its proven ability to perform to the highest standards," said Al Parent, Isuzu Corporate Collections Manager. "Isuzu's products and programs demand the level of efficiency and professionalism for which RSA is known. Isuzu will benefit from the blend of customer retention and value maximization programs that RSA provides."
    Stuart H. Angert, RSA Co-Chief Executive Officer, said RSA's ability to implement successful value maximization strategies and initiatives, and to begin servicing portfolios rapidly ensures that manufacturer program goals are met.
    "Using economic modeling and portfolio segmentation, RSA will enhance Isuzu's lease portfolio performance," Angert said.
    RSA Co-CEO Andrew J. Shaevel said manufacturer customer retention programs managed by RSA will help maintain the superior service standards Isuzu's customers already enjoy.
    "We have aligned our goals with Isuzu to realize successful outcomes in lease liability and maturity, managing Isuzu's ongoing increases in lease maturity volume," Shaevel said.
    In 2000, RSA's initiatives generated $250 million in portfolio lift over benchmarked values, with just as much emphasis on customer retention.
    Isuzu Motors Acceptance Corporation is a 100% subsidiary of Isuzu Motors America Inc. and provides finance and lease options to Isuzu vehicle purchasers and lessees, as well as Isuzu dealers in the United States.

    RSA is a unit of Fiserv Inc. Founded in 1991, RSA employs nearly 600 associates and is the leading independent provider of strategic vehicle remarketing, proactive lease maturity management, liability management and customer retention programs. RSA utilizes award-winning technologies to manage portfolios for more than 300,000 vehicles and $3.2 billion in transactions annually for major banks, financial institutions, fleets, automotive manufacturers and captive finance companies.

    Fiserv, Inc. is an independent, full-service provider of integrated data processing and information management systems to the financial industry. As a leading technology resource, Fiserv serves more than 10,000 financial services providers worldwide, including banks, broker-dealers, credit unions, financial planners/investment advisers, insurance agents and companies, mortgage banks and savings institutions. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Fiserv also can be found on the Internet at www.fiserv.com.