JER Investors Trust Inc., a specialty finance company, originates and acquires a portfolio of commercial real estate structured finance investments. Its target investments include commercial real estate structured finance products, such as commercial mortgage backed securities, mezzanine loans, and B-Note participations in mortgage loans, as well as whole commercial mortgage loans, loans to real estate companies, preferred equity, net leased real estate, and residential mortgages and related securities. JER Investors Trust Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in McLean, Virginia.

Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. acquires, develops, and owns residential and commercial real estate properties through acquisitions, leases, and partnerships in the United States. The company leases apartment units to residents; leases office, industrial, and retail space to various for-profit businesses, as well as to local, state, and federal agencies; and leases trade show and exhibit space to temporary, as well as long-term tenants. In addition, its real estate properties consist of commercial properties, including office buildings, industrial warehouses, and shopping centers; apartments; and new properties, such as apartment homes. Further, the company invests in unimproved land and apartment development and construction, and mortgage loans on real estate, including first, and wraparound and junior mortgage loans. Additionally, it originates its mortgage loans, and acquires existing mortgage notes directly from builders, developers, and property owners, as well as through mortgage banking firms, commercial banks, and other qualified brokers. As of September 30, 2008, its properties consisted of 29 commercial buildings, including 20 office buildings, 5 commercial warehouses, and 4 retail centers; 51 apartment communities; and 7,425 acres of developed and undeveloped land. The company was founded in 1983 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. is a subsidiary of American Realty Investors, Inc.

CapitaLand is one of Asia's largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the multi-local company's core businesses in real estate, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in growth cities in Asia Pacific and Europe.The company's real estate and hospitality portfolio, which includes homes, offices, shopping malls, serviced residences and mixed developments, spans more than 110 cities in over 20 countries. CapitaLand also leverages on its significant asset base, real estate domain knowledge, financial skills and extensive market network to develop real estate financial products and services in Singapore and the region.

Tian An China Investments develops commercial and residential properties throughout China and Hong Kong. Predominantly a developer of high-rise apartment complexes, Tian An China also invests in and develops villas, office buildings, hotels, and other commercial properties. It also sells cement products. The group's available land bank stands at approximately 5.2 million sq. meters; property development accounts for about two-thirds of all revenues. Hong Kong holding company Allied Properties (H.K.) is Tian An China's largest shareholder.

Lennar Corporation (Lennar), one of the nations largest homebuilders, formed our Company in June 1997 to separate Lennars real estate investment, finance and management business from its homebuilding business. On October 31, 1997, Lennar distributed our stock to Lennars stockholders in a tax-free spin-off.

Overseas Union Enterprise (OUE) develops and manages retail, commercial, and residential properties and operates five-star hotels through its Meritus Hotels and Resorts subsidiary. Meritus operates some seven five-star hotels in Asia that include its flagship Meritus Mandarin Singapore and Shanghai JC Mandarin in China. OUE, which has traditionally been known as a hospitality company, aims to expand its hotel properties as well as diversify its portfolio by owning and managing prime commercial properties such as the Mandarin Gallery -- a shopping mall undergoing a $200 million renovation.

Sotogrande is all about living "la vida del lujo" (the life of luxury). The 5,000-acre resort and residential development sits on the tip of Spain's southern coast. Sotogrande is a community of multimillion-dollar homes in private subdivisions, high-end resorts, a marina, beaches, and private schools, but it's most famous for its polo fields and golf courses. (The Valderrama golf course hosts the Volvo Masters every year). The Sotogrande concept was devised by an American, Joseph McMicking, who in 1962 bought five farms (one of which was named Sotogrande) to develop into a coastal resort community.

Annaly Capital Management, Inc., a real estate investment trust, engages in the ownership, management, and financing of a portfolio of investment securities. Annaly Capital Management, Inc. invests primarily in mortgage pass-through certificates, collateralized mortgage obligations, agency callable debentures, and other mortgage-backed securities representing interests in or obligations backed by pools of mortgage loans. Annaly Capital also invests in Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and Federal National Mortgage Association debentures. The company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT). As a REIT, the company would not be subject to federal corporate income tax, provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. It was formerly known as Annaly Mortgage Management, Inc. and changed its name to Annaly Capital Management, Inc. in August 2006. Annaly Capital Management was incorporated in 1996 and is based in New York City.

Lai Sun Development Company Limited is a member of the Lai Sun Group. The Company is well diversified and its principal activities include: property development, property investment, hotels, media and entertainment. The Company was listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in March 1988.

London & Associated Properties prefers to associate itself with retail investment opportunities. The firm owns and manages retail properties in popular shopping districts throughout the UK. With a portfolio valued at more than 300 million, L&A generally acquires shopping centers and refurbishes or redevelops them. It has a joint venture with Lloyds Banking Group's Bank of Scotland to buy and develop properties. Tenants include Waitrose supermarket, Topshop, Zara, and Travelodge. L&A also holds a 42% stake in Bisichi Mining, an overseas mining and mining finance firm, which operates in the UK and South Africa.

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