Financial statement spreading is a process of extracting and organizing financial data from statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to evaluate the credit-worthiness of borrowers and make informed decisions about lending, investing, and other financial transactions. It involves fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and other types of credit analysis. Financial statement spreading can bring many benefits to businesses, including providing a comprehensive view of a potential borrower's financial performance, identifying trends and patterns, detecting red flags, and mitigating risks. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology and platforms like Nanonets can automate the process, reducing errors, saving time, and improving efficiency. Financial statement spreading is a valuable tool for businesses to make more informed decisions about financial transactions and can be achieved with the help of OCR technology and solutions like Nanonets.