GRATUS GLOBAL

Purchasing Procedures

Purchasing at Gratus Global is conducted under a structured institutional framework designed to ensure reliability of supply, financial integrity, and full compliance with international trade regulations. Every transaction is executed directly between qualified counterparties with verified operational capability and financial standing.

1. Counterparty Qualification & Onboarding

Before any commercial engagement, all counterparties undergo a formal assessment covering:

Legal corporate verification

Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) identification

Financial capability and banking infrastructure

Compliance with international AML, CTF, and sanctions regulations

Historical performance and operational credibility

Only verified entities proceed to contract negotiation.

2. Product Request & Allocation

Approved buyers formally submit their procurement requirements, including:

Commodity type and grade specifications

Target volumes and delivery schedule

Preferred INCOTERMS and delivery structure (FOB, CIF, DAP, etc.)

Payment terms and financial instrument preferences

Allocations are made based on availability, market conditions, and strategic positioning.

3. Commercial Structuring

Once eligibility is confirmed, a formal commercial offer is issued, containing:

Final specification and pricing mechanism

Quantity and duration of supply

Performance obligations and deliverability assurances

Compliance clauses and ESG adherence requirements

Gratus Global does not issue “soft offers” or indicative pricing. All offers are backed by secured allocation and validated supply capacity.

4. Contract Execution & Financial Instrumentation

Upon mutual agreement, contracts are executed under internationally recognized trade law. All financial instruments—including Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, or Structured Payment Undertakings—must be issued by approved banks and confirmed prior to operational scheduling.

5. Logistic Integration & Operational Execution

Our operations team coordinates inspection, storage, shipment, and delivery logistics in partnership with certified inspection agencies and global transport providers. Every movement is traceable, insured, and executed under strict operational oversight.

6. Settlement & Post-Trade Compliance

Settlement occurs through direct bank-to-bank mechanisms under the agreed contract structure. Post-delivery reports, inspection certificates, and compliance documentation are provided to ensure transactional transparency and fiduciary accountability.

Core Principles

No intermediaries in decision-making

No informal documentation or speculative procedures

Every step driven by contract, compliance, and performance

Focus on institutional-grade execution and delivery certainty

Our purchasing procedures are engineered to remove risk, deliver efficiency, and uphold the trust of global counterparties and capital markets.

Financing & Capital Deployment

Financing is a foundational pillar of global trade, enabling the movement of large-scale commodities through structured capital mechanisms that support procurement, storage, shipping, and delivery. Gratus Global operates within institutional financing frameworks designed to ensure liquidity, mitigate risk, and support trade flow from asset origin to final settlement.

Institutional Capital Structures

We utilize established financing instruments including:

Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC)

Documentary Letters of Credit (LC)

Bank Guarantees (BG)

Performance Bonds

Asset-Backed Lending Facilities

All instruments are issued and confirmed by top-tier international banks, ensuring credibility, irrevocability, and compliance with ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) Uniform Customs and Practice (UCP 600) standards.

Trade Finance & Working Capital Solutions

Gratus Global supports both producers and qualified buyers through:

Pre-financing of commodity allocations

Structured off-take agreements

Inventory financing and warehouse receipt systems

Hedged positions to protect against market volatility and currency exposure

These mechanisms allow counterparties to secure product allocation and optimize cash flow without compromising operational flexibility.

Risk Management & Credit Protection

Every financing structure is assessed through a rigorous framework that includes:

Creditworthiness analysis of counterparties

Verification of collateral assets

Compliance with Basel III risk controls

Integration of insurance-backed instruments from global underwriters

This ensures that each transaction is fully protected from default, market disruptions, and geopolitical risk.

Alignment with Regulatory Protocols

All financing activities adhere to international financial regulations, including:

AML / KYC / UBO verification

OFAC and global sanctions compliance

OECD anti-bribery frameworks

ESG and responsible-sourcing finance guidelines

Why Structured Financing Is Essential

In commodities, financing is not simply about capital—it is about enabling controlled access to resources, securing long-term supply visibility, and ensuring that every transaction is fundable, deliverable, and bankable. Properly structured financing transforms assets into tradable instruments and underpins the global flow of energy, food, water, and metals.

Financing is the mechanism that turns opportunity into execution.

Logistics – The Backbone of Trade

In the commodities sector, logistics is not a supporting function—it is the core operational infrastructure that determines the success of every transaction. From storage and verification to transport, port coordination, and final delivery, logistics ensures that goods move seamlessly across borders with precision and compliance. It is the decisive factor that protects margins, enables contractual performance, and transforms supply availability into real economic value.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

In global commodities, regulatory compliance is not optional—it is the operating framework that establishes institutional credibility, protects all counterparties, and ensures uninterrupted trade execution. Gratus Global adheres to the highest international regulatory standards governing financial transparency, ownership verification, and the lawful distribution of commissions.

Banking Compliance

We operate exclusively through registered financial institutions with full Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) protocols. All transactions are conducted via direct bank-to-bank settlement using approved financial instruments. No third-party or unidentified accounts are permitted within the settlement chain.

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Identification

We require full disclosure and verification of the ultimate beneficial ownership structure of all counterparties. This ensures transparency, prevents illicit financial flows, and aligns with global regulations governed by FATF, OECD, and international financial authorities.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Sanctions Compliance

Every transaction undergoes screening against global sanctions lists, politically exposed person (PEP) databases, and AML risk indices. Our compliance framework ensures that all funds, entities, and supply chains are fully lawful under international trade and banking standards.

Commission Transparency & Legal Distribution

We follow regulated procedures for the distribution of commissions:

All remunerations must be contractually documented and supported by NCNDA or IMFPA agreements.

Beneficiaries undergo the same KYC/AML vetting as primary contracting parties.

Commission payments are made only after delivery and settlement, ensuring they are tied to lawful trade completion, not speculative or intermediary claims.

Governance Standards

Our operational model is aligned with:

FATF Financial Action Task Force Standards

Basel III Banking Principles

OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

ESG and Anti-Corruption Frameworks

Why Compliance Matters

Adherence to global regulation ensures trade legitimacy, facilitates international bank acceptance, protects against reputational risk, and enables long-term strategic partnerships with governments, institutional buyers, and capital markets.

Compliance is not a checkbox—it is the mechanism that converts opportunity into institutional-grade execution.

Intermediary Commissions

Gratus Global maintains a structured and fully regulated framework for the recognition and distribution of intermediary commissions. This ensures complete transparency, adherence to international financial regulations, and protection for all parties involved in the commercial process.

1. Registration & Compliance Verification

Before any commission arrangement is recognized:

Intermediaries must be formally registered with the transaction.

Full KYC, AML, and UBO documentation is required.

All parties must pass compliance screening in accordance with international banking and anti-money laundering standards.

Unregistered individuals or entities are not eligible for commission participation.

2. Contractual Protection

Compensation is governed by enforceable legal agreements such as:

NCNDA (Non-Circumvention, Non-Disclosure Agreement)

IMFPA (International Master Fee Protection Agreement)

These agreements clearly define commission percentages, payment conditions, distribution channels, and legal recourse in the event of non-performance.

3. Performance-Based Compensation

Commissions are only payable upon:

Successful completion of the transaction

Delivery confirmation

Final settlement between buyer and seller

No advance commissions or speculative compensation structures are recognized.

4. Banking Integrity & Payment Structure

All commission payments are:

Conducted through direct bank-to-bank channels

Distributed only to fully verified, contractually protected beneficiaries

Subject to screening against international sanctions and compliance regulations

No third-party, unverified, or offshore payment channels are permitted.

5. Regulatory Alignment

Gratus Global’s commission system complies with:

FATF Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing standards

OECD Anti-Bribery Convention guidelines

International banking regulations governing fee distribution

Why This Matters

Intermediary commissions are handled with the same level of governance and compliance as principal transactions. This ensures that every participant in the value chain operates within a secure, transparent, and legally protected environment.

Transparency, compliance, and performance—not speculation—define how Gratus Global rewards participation in the trade process.