Cedar Shopping Centers, Inc., real estate investment trust, engages in the ownership, operation, development and redevelopment of supermarket-anchored community shopping centers and drug store-anchored convenience centers in the United States. As of December 31, 2007, it owned 118 properties, aggregating approximately 12.0 million square feet of gross leasable area primarily in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, Ohio, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Michigan, and New York. Cedar Shopping has elected to be treated as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and would not be subject to federal income tax, if it distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Port Washington, New York.

Freedom Finance sold its Freedom Lending mortgage broker to Merrill Lynch in 2006. The loan broker was established in 1983 under the name Wilmslow Financial Services by chief executive Rupert Webb. As one of the largest loan brokers in the UK, Freedom Finance wants to liberate borrowers from the captivity of less-than-stellar credit. The company originates, sells, and services secured and unsecured personal loans through its affiliated operating segments of Freedom Ireland, Freedom Spain, and Freedom Sweden.

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. is a public real estate investment trust. It engages in acquisition, development, and management of properties. The fund invests in the real estate markets of United States. Its portfolio consists of enclosed malls and open-air centers. CBL & Associates Properties is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. CBL & Associates Properties was founded in 1978 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

United Trust Fund is a real estate investment firm that specializes in sale-leaseback transactions. The company buys real estate from a business, typically a smaller mid-tier public company in the US, and leases the property back to the seller. United Trust Fund's investments include such commercial properties as bank branches, industrial facilities, office buildings, and retail spaces. It has completed sale-leaseback deals with corporations including AGCO, Carlisle Companies, and RF Micro Devices. United Trust Fund is also involved in build-to-suit development and, through a joint venture with GE Real Estate, purchases net lease properties in the US and Canada.

Founded in 1984, Ashley Capital has become one of the largest privately-held real estate investment companies in the United States. Based in New York, the firm has offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids and Norfolk, VA.Ashley’s current portfolio stands at approximately 22 million SF, with properties concentrated throughout the eastern half of the United States.

MCAN Mortgage invests in residential and commercial mortgages, residential construction, real estate, income and royalty trusts. It has a 22% stake in MCAP, a mortgage, construction loan, and equipment financing company that has about $30 billion in assets under management. Most of the mortgages that MCAN invests in are originated and serviced by MCAP. MCAP's operations include construction loans for thrid-party investors in Canada. MCAP's leasing division offers lease financing for office equipment including communications, medical/dental equipment, and restaurant equipment.

Established in 1923, The Hongkong and Yaumati Ferry Company Limited has a long presence in Hong Kong. Pursuant to a corporate restructuring in 1989, the holding company was renamed “Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited”.the company develops and invests in property in China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Additionally, it operates a ferry and shipyard business that consists of a dangerous-goods vehicular ferry service, harbor cruises, and fuel oil trading. Its travel and hotel business offers local and overseas tours, train ticketing, and hotel reservations. The company is also involved in shipbuilding and repairs, property management, financing, and even a floating restaurant. Henderson Land Development bought a nearly one-third stake in the company from Henderson Investment in 2007.

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust,one of Canada's largest retail landlords, the real estate investment trust (REIT) manages approximately 250 retail and office properties totaling more than 50 million sq. ft. of leasable space. Most of RioCan's shopping centers are anchored by a supermarket or big-box store; major tenants include A&P, Cineplex Galaxy, Zellers, Wal-Mart, and Loblaw. The majority of the company's holdings are located in Canada's six largest metropolitan areas: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton. RioCan has also begun investing in retail properties in the US.

McShane Development Company invests in and develops office, health care, and industrial real estate throughout the US. It offers build-to-suit development as well as redevelopment and turnkey projects; most of its portfolio is located in Illinois. McShane Development also plans multifamily and business park projects. The company is the investment arm of The McShane Companies, which also includes McShane Construction and Cadence McShane Construction. McShane Corporation has offices in Austin and Houston, Texas; Chicago; Irvine, California; and Phoenix. CEO James McShane founded the company in 1988.

IPI SpA Company Profile IPI knows real estate is all about "posizione, posizione, posizione" (location, location, location). IPI's operating subsidiaries provide property management and financing services (primarily in Italy) and are actively involved in residential and commercial development projects. In addition to these activities, the firm offers real estate consultancy services to commercial clients and invests in other property companies. Real estate magnate Danilo Coppola stepped down as IPI's chairman in 2007 amidst an investigation into criminal associations.

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