The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation (D&B) is a source of commercial information and insight on businesses. As of December 31, 2008, the Company’s global commercial database contained more than 140 million business records. The database is enhanced by its DUNSRight Quality Process, which provides customers with business information. The Company’s customer solution sets include Risk Management Solutions, Sales & Marketing Solutions and Internet Solutions. D&B operates through two business segments: United States (U.S.), and International, which consists of its operations in Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. During the year ended December 31, 2008, D&B acquired VisiblePath and established majority-owned joint ventures in China with Beijing Huicong International Information Co., Ltd. On November 26, 2008, the Company increased its indirect minority ownership stake in Dun & Bradstreet Information Services India Private Limited (D&B India) to a 53% direct majority ownership.