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A d v i s o r y S e r v i c e s The Capital Trust Group’s advisory business is an integral part of its activities. Assignments have included providing clients with mergers and acquisitions advice on petroleum- related investments in Europe, the United States, the Middle East...MORE

R e a l E s t a t e The Capital Trust Group provides comprehensive services with respect to its real estate investments in the US and Europe. The Group's activity is opportunity driven and covers the full spectrum of real estate investment including...MORE

C o r p o r a t e F i n a n c e The Capital Trust Group targets its corporate finance activities in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Investments are usually made in the form of mezzanine financing with equity- linked components...MORE

I n v e s t m e n t F u n d s The Group currently advises, through limited partnerships, investment funds providing equity and mezzanine financings to a wide variety of middle market companies in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa...MORE

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Date: 16th February 2012 Property Press Release 2012 The Capital Trust Group announced today their fourth acquisition of commercial real estate in the UK. These investments are spread among four city locations in Leeds, Cardiff, Southampton and Birmingham.. All properties are single-let to grade A tenants with leases ranging from 10 to 15 years. The Group Chairman, Bassam Aburdene, commented that "UK real estate continues to be an important part of our clients' portfolios, mainly for the security and predictability of its income stream and the liquidity which makes the acquisition and disposal process straight-forward and investor friendly". George Shweiry, Managing Director for Europe and the Middle East, added: "In the face of continued economic uncertainty, we have focused on prime locations in regional UK cities outside London where rents are significantly lower. It is these attractive rental levels, combined with the quality of services and availability of a qualified workforce, that is increasingly driving the demand from prospective tenants". Capital Trust, which is head quartered in London, with offices in Dubai, Beirut Washington and New York, has been active in real estate markets since 1985.

Date: March 2012 CAPITAL TRUST GROUP ACQUIRES UK OFFICE BUILDING FOR £25.5 million The Capital Trust Group has acquired 1 Cardiff Callaghan Square, Cardiff for Middle East clients of the Group. This excellent property is one of the best known office buildings in Cardiff and is let to law firm Eversheds LLP for a further 10.25 years. Finola Reynolds of the Capital Trust Group commended that "this attractive investment fully meets the Group's aim of finding good quality assets with reliable income streams outside London". This acquisition represents the fourth property investment over the past 18 months for the Capital Trust Group. Knight Frank represented the purchasers. Click here to view in Portfolio Gallery

Date: March 2012 CAPITAL TRUST ACQUIRES PRIME REGIONAL OFFICE IN LEEDS The Capital Trust Group has acquired Zurich House, Leeds on behalf of Middle East investors. This city centre property which is let to Zurich Assurance for 16 years comprises 18,414 sqft of offices set over two floors. Finola Reynolds of the Capital Trust Group commented that 'this acquisition continues to meet our investor's criteria being a core city centre location with a long lease to an excellent covenant. Furthermore the development of Leeds train station and the surrounding area will further enhance this investment". This acquisition represents the Capital Trust Group's continued drive into the UK property market. Stephenson Day represented the purchasers. Click here to view in Portfolio Gallery

Date: 17th October 2011 Capital Trust Group Opens New Office in Dubai, UAE London and Dubai - Oct. 17, 2011 - Bassam Aburdene, Chairman of the Capital Trust Group ("CTG"), has announced that it has expanded its presence in the GCC, opening a representative office in Dubai, UAE. The new office is located at Business Central Towers in Dubai. CTG has offices in London, NY/Washington D.C. and Beirut. The Group was established in 1985. "Dubai is home to some of the world's most sophisticated investment houses and institutions and we see clear synergies with CTG's private equity funds, corporate advice and investment banking range of financial solutions" said Emad Odeh, Managing Partner of CTG's Dubai office. "Bringing in CTG's global perspective and the wealth of 26 years experience of generating superior risk-adjusted returns will be our differentiating factor." Bassam Aburdene stated that "CTG is pleased to provide investment and financial services by extending and utilizing the Group's reach, track record, performance and varied resources to our new office headed by Mr. Odeh". He added "We are excited to be opening a new office in Dubai which brings us closer to our clients and will allow us to build on our long-standing relationships with our investors and we look forward to working with new partners." For the last 6 years Mr. Emad Odeh has been CEO of The OC, a business consulting firm with offices in UK that he co-established in Dubai. Prior to that he was the Group CEO of Thani Investments for 6 years establishing Arabian African Oil Co, and Petrodar for its principles targeting investments E&P Oil & Gas sector. CTG is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Dubai's Department of Economic Development while the London office is authorized and regulated by the UK's Financial Service Authority. www.capitaltrustltd.com Activities Approved by Ministry of Economy and Dubai Economic Dept. License. a. Enhancing relations and dealings with the establishment's customers; b. Providing the establishment's head office with information about local markets and the relevant legislations; c. Furnishing details and information on the UAE market where the establishment's head office locates; d. Promoting the products and services offered by the establishment; and e. Providing consulting services to customers.

Date: April 2012 First Investment in the Healthcare Sector in Egypt Post Revolution EuroMena II acquires 51% of Al Oyoun Al Dawli Hospital The leading eye hospital chain in Egypt Plan includes strengthening the local presence and expanding in the Arab countries EuroMena II, one of the most active private equity funds in the Middle East, announced today that it has acquired 51 percent of "Al Oyoun al Dawli Hospital," one of the most prominent medical centers for eye surgery and treatments in Egypt. This is the first investment in the healthcare sector in Egypt post the January 25 Revolution. Read More:

Date: August 2012 EuroMena II invests $20 million in Oil and Gas Drilling Group Sakson Capital Trust Group prepares to launch EuroMena III A Fund with a size of 200 to 300 million dollars Beirut - August 2012 - EuroMena II, one of the most active private equity funds in the Middle East, announced today that it has invested $20 million to increase the capital of Sakson Petroleum Services, a regional oil and gas drilling service provider based in Egypt with several onshore drilling projects in Iraq, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, among others. Read More:

Date: 4th October 2010 The acquisition of Stoneham Park, Eastleigh The freehold interest in Stoneham Park, Eastleigh has been acquired by Capital Trust Group on behalf of a Middle Eastern investor from Jeeves Investments LLP. Jeeves Investments LLP is a joint venture between AEW and Mountgrange. The purchase price of £9 million reflects a net initial yield of 7.46% and a capital value of £188 per sq ft. Finola Reynolds of the Capital Trust Group commented that “this acquisition provides our investors with a good income return from a strong tenant with an unexpired lease term in excess of 10 years. This represents The Capital Trust Groups first investment acquisition since 2006 and marks the start of a renewed drive into the UK property market.” Nightingale Partners represented the purchasers.

Date: June 2009 "The excellent reputation and track record of EuroMena I was an important factor in Closing Euromena II” Capital Trust: Fundraising for EuroMena II closed on 1 June 2009. + European Investment Bank and Proparco as lead investors With co-investors from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon + EuroMena II investments will include Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Territories, Syria and Tunisia The Capital Trust Group announced today that Euromena II, its third generation MENA private equity fund, closed on 1 June 2009. In a statement, Capital Trust said that the funds raised for EuroMena II amounted to $90 million, despite the current global financial and economic crisis. Read more

Date: September 2008 CAPITAL TRUST GROUP ADVISES PREEM PETROLEUM AB AND ITS AFFILIATES ON $2.3 BN AND SEK 7.2BN SYNDICATED CREDIT FACILITY September 30, 2008 – Capital Trust Group has advised Sweden’s Preem Petroleum AB and affiliated on their new $2,283,100,000 and SEK 7,200,000,000 term loan and revolving credit facility. It is the largest syndicated credit facility ever provided to a privately held Scandinavian group of companies. The syndicated loan will provide for the refinancing of the Preem Group’s outstanding debt, working capital and other general corporate purposes. Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska EnsKilda Banken AB and Handelsbanken Capital Markets, Svenska Handelsbanken AB are coordinating mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners under the credit facility. Merchant Banking, Skandinaviska EnsKilda Banken AB is the facility agent. Preem is the largest oil company in Sweden and one the largest independent refining companies in Europe. It accounts for more that 75% of Swedish refinery capacity and 30% of Nordic refinery capital. Preem’s two refineries are among the biggest, most sophisticated and environmentally efficient in Europe. Capital Trust advised Preem on all aspects of the loan transaction, as well as advising all issues relating to matters which preceded the transaction and the structuring of the credit facility.

Date: 07 January 2008 Region’s Leading Software Company, ITWorx, Changes Hands in Move for Global Growth Joint investors EuroMena Fund, a private equity fund sponsored by Capital Trust Group, Venture Capital Bank and Proparco purchase 79% of the Middle East Region’s leading software company in view of further expansion plans internationally. Read more...

Date: 11 October 2007 Capital Trust announced the exit from its last remaining investment in Mount Mezzanine, its European mezzanine fund, achieving a 20% IRR on the fund as a whole. Read more...

Date: April 2007 1st Fund Exit for CPLP II Date: March 2007 Corporate Acquisition for CPLP II Date: September 2006 £5.1M Acquisition for CPLP II Date: July 2006 £20M Acquisitions for CPLP II Date: December 2005 £27.7M First closing of Capital Property Limited Partnership II Date: May 2005 Acquisition of The Quadrangle, & Pincents Lane, Theale, near Reading Date: December 2004 CapReal Launch Date: April 2004 CPLP 3rd Anniversary Date: April 2004 Quay Place Sold For £21.5M Date: 30th December 2003 Princes Court sold for £34.375M Date: 26th June 2003 Acquisition of Infinity House Date: April 2003 2nd Anniversary of CPLP Date: 30th April 2003 Swan House Acquisition for £5.4M Date: November 2003 Acquisition of Oxford House, Leeds Date: October 2002 Financings Date: January 2002 City Keys Acquired for £15.8M Date: April 2001 Establishment of CPLP Date: March 2001 Acquisition of Tindal Bridge Date: January 2001 Acquisition of Tandstickspalatset, Stockholm

Date: 26th May 2011 Capital Trust Acquires Prime Birmingham Office The freehold interest in The Stock Exchange, Birmingham has been acquired by Middle East clients of The Capital Trust Group from Stoford Ventures Limited. This 1920s landmark property which has been newly refurbished is let to EFG Private Bank for 15 years. The Stock Exchange, 33 Great Charles Street, Birmingham comprises 24,825sqft of Grade A offices set over five storeys within a conservation area. The building has been shortlisted by the British Council for Offices (BCO) for the 2011 award for Best Refurbished/Recycled Workplace. The reception incorporates a double height reception area and an impressive former stock exchange hall which has been converted into meeting rooms, whist maintaining many historical features. Finola Reynolds of the Capital Trust Group commented that ‘this acquisition meets our investor’s criteria being a striking building in a core city centre location with a long lease to an excellent covenant”. This acquisition represents the Capital Trust Group’s continued drive into the UK property market. Knight Frank represented the purchasers. Click here to view in Portfolio Gallery