At a time when most investors are bailing on the US mortgage market, Petra Real Estate Opportunity Trust sees a golden opportunity. The real estate investment trust (REIT) formed in late 2007 by the owners of Petra Capital Management, a hedge fund. Petra Real Estate Opportunity Trust plans to invest in commercial mortgage loans and other real estate-related assets that generate risk-adjusted returns, such as first mortgage loans, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), secured and mezzanine loans, Class B Notes, and land and real estate synthetic securities. It foresees investments ranging from $20 million to $70 million, with maturities ranging from three to seven years. Petra filed an IPO in June 2008.

AFI Group implements a global strategy focused on developing core activities in the fields of real estate, construction & infrastructure, energy and related industries. This strategy is aimed at expanding the Group’s business activities and maintaining growth through innovation and entrepreneurship, developing and managing large-scale projects in diverse locations worldwide, consolidating the Group’s economic strength and building up sustainable net income on a reliable basis, and leveraging the Group’s management capabilities and capital to attain future growth.

Aviv REIT sees a healthy future in health care-related real estate. The real estate investment trust (REIT) invests in health care properties consisting primarily of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Aviv leases its facilities to local, regional, and national operators throughout the US. The REIT's portfolio includes more than 150 properties with some 15,000 licensed beds in 20 states. Operators include Daybreak, Cathedral Rock, and Sunbridge. Although the REIT was formed in 2008 to pursue an IPO, the company has been in the business of financing operators of SNFs for more than 25 years through predecessor entities. Aviv postponed its IPO in late 2009, to possibly be rescheduled for a later date.

Abbey plc develops residential properties -- mainly single-family homes and apartments -- in the UK, Ireland, and the Czech Republic. Its homebuilding division sells more than 450 homes annually, with an average selling price in the neighborhood of E184,000 ($225,000). Abbey experienced fewer home sales at lower prices during the economic recession. Homebuilding in Prague also was delayed due to economic conditions. The company's M&J Engineering subsidiary manages and leases industrial plants and equipment. Chairman Charles Gallagher, through Gallagher Holdings, controls about 41% of Abbey.

FelCor Lodging welcomes weary North American travelers. One of the top hotel real estate investment trusts (REIT) in the US, FelCor owns interests in more than 80 properties with roughly 25,000 rooms in nearly two dozen states and Canada. Most are upscale hotels operating under the Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn, Doubletree, Sheraton, Westin, Renaissance, and Hilton brands, with a concentration of its portfolio in major metropolitan areas of Florida, California, and Texas. FelCor's properties are managed by Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels, Marriott International, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

Sino Group's core business is developing residential, office, industrial and retail properties for sale and investment. It is also a major player in hotel investment and management, club management, property management, car park operations as well as cleaning and security services.Sino Group currently employs around 9,000 highly motivated individuals who are dedicated to "Building You a Better Hong Kong". Attributed to a highly professional and dedicated management team, Sino Group strives to consistently deliver quality properties and services that surpass the expectations of our customers.

Maxco, Inc. is a Michigan corporation incorporated in 1946. In February, 2007, Maxco sold substantially all the assets of the Company’s former wholly owned subsidiary Atmosphere Annealing, Inc., which was Maxco’s last operating company. Currently, Maxco holds investments in real estate and certain miscellaneous other assets. The Company continues to work toward the goal of obtaining the highest value for our shareholders as Maxco continues to formalize and execute a plan of liquidation of its remaining assets.

Birmingham Midshires provides savings and mortgage lending products and services by telephone, by post, and online. Other products include bonds and individual savings accounts (ISAs). In 2005 and 2006 former parent company HBOS closed most of Birmingham Midshires' network of nearly 70 branch offices in the UK and rebranded the rest; employees were reassigned within the parent firm as Birmingham Midshires moved away from branch offices and exclusively to the Internet. In early 2009 Lloyds TSB acquired HBOS (along with Birmingham Midshires), forming Lloyds Banking Group.

Synovus is synonymous with financial services. Synovus Mortgage originates and services residential mortgage loans in the Southeast. A subsidiary of multibank holding company Synovus Financial, the mortgage company offers a wide range of products, including fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, home renovation and construction loans, and loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Veterans Administration (VA). It also provides alternative lending products for those southeasterners who may not qualify for conventional financing. Synovus Mortgage operates more than 80 offices in its target markets (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, the Carolinas, and Tennessee).

Founded in 1995, Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc.’s (IMH) primary business has been its long term investment operations, investing primarily in non-conforming residential loans, and to a lesser extent, small balance commercial and multifamily loans. Until August 2007, IMH subsidiaries specialized in residential and multifamily loan origination, in addition to warehouse operations. In an effort to be pro-active and adapt to current market conditions, we have modified our business strategy to help support the needs of today’s challenging lending environment. Our business is now primarily focused on providing real estate services and asset management solutions to the mortgage industry.

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