John Laing is a specialist owner, operator and manager of public sector infrastructure assets in the UK and internationally. By combining our skill in the management of development risk, project financing, asset management and operations with those of our chosen partners and the project supply chain we have built an enviable reputation as a market leader in the privately financed form of infrastructure renewal and modernisation, long recognised as a key element of public sector procurement policy.

Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust is one of the largest owners and managers of commercial property in Quebec, with more than 200 office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties totaling more than 18 million sq. ft. of space. (Industrial and mixed-use properties represent most of its holdings.) In its largest acquisition to date, the REIT acquired nearly 50 properties totaling more than 6 million sq. ft. from Alexis Nihon in 2007. Three years later, the firm expanded into Atlantic Canada with the purchase of Overland Realty. Cominar was founded in 1965 by Quebec City entrepreneur Jules Dallaire.

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.

Unico Properties LLC is a real estate investment and operating company. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company owns and manages 15 million square feet of office, multifamily, medical office, and retail properties in the western United States.Unico produces superior results from our real estate by anticipating and addressing the needs of customers, investors, and partners. Our seasoned team of professionals is recognized for the ability to maximize investment value, capitalize on resources and investor relationships when the time and terms are most opportune, add value through sustainability, and deliver Best-in-Class customer service on a daily basis.

Founded in 1980, AMLI evolved from a private real estate development company to, in 1994, a publicly traded real estate investment trust. In February 2006, AMLI became a private company again through a $2.1 billion transaction with the Prime Property Fund, a core, open-ended, institutional real estate fund managed by Morgan Stanley. Prime owns or has an investment interest in approximately $9 billion of high-quality, diverse real estate assets including retail, office, multifamily, hotel, and industrial properties located in major markets throughout the United States. Prime's acquisition of the AMLI platform was a strategic transaction designed to provide institutional investors a nationally respected branded owner, developer and manager of luxury apartment communities.AMLI is one of the preeminent multifamily companies in the nation. The company is focused on the development, acquisition and management of luxury apartment communities. AMLI is committed to customer service and providing our residents a worry-free, high-value living experience in our communities. AMLI® is a brand name representing high quality, exceptional service and superior value.

Safeland invests in, develops, and manages real estate in the UK and Europe. The company primarily acquires commercial and residential real estate in and around London. It often increases property values to its investments through improved management, renovations, or overhauls, then sells them for a profit. As a short-term investor, Safeland has successfully spun off several entities. After companies demerge from Safeland, they typically retain the services of chairman Raymond Lipman and finance director Paul Davis.

Chinese Estates Group (the "Group") is one of the leading property developers in Hong Kong. The Group comprises of three companies publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, namely Chinese Estates Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 127), Chi Cheung Investment Company, LiChinese Estates' core businesses comprise of property investment for rental and property development for sale. The Group focuses primarily in Hong Kong, and actively increases exposures in Macau and mainland China in the recent years.

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.

CresaPartners in Boston, the firm’s headquarters, tracks local real estate market statistics by five primary geographic submarkets—Downtown Boston, Cambridge, Route 128 North, Route 128 South, and Metro West/Route 495—with an experienced, professional staff in each specific submarket. While current market conditions are changing, we expect that it will remain a generally balanced market for the rest of this year. Companies that plan ahead still have an opportunity to lock into favorable terms, whether they are relocating or renewing and restructuring their leases. Please refer to the Boston Tenant's Guide for current market specifics such as average rental and vacancy rates.

Eurosic now focuses on major growth. The real estate division of French savings bank group Caisse d'Epargne controls a portfolio worth some E1.4 billion ($1.8 billion). Its properties consist mostly of commercial office buildings such as St. Christophe and Avant Seine. Eurosic also owns the Club Med resort in Deux Alpes and several refrigerated warehouses. The company, which was founded in 1976, bought Vectrane in 2007. The deal marked a change in direction for Eurosic and it sold many of its assets that didn't meet its new strategy. It has since been busy buying new office properties in the western business district of Paris.

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