Loja Group LLC is an emerging manager fund management company based in Walnut Creek, California. PhilosophyLoja’s mission is to create high quality, risk-adjusted performance – in the best of times and the worst of times. Loja’s hallmarks are reliability and consistency of performance of its management team, quality emphasis in every aspect of operation, complete transparency and the valuing of all relationships, both internal and external. Loja Group LLC Loja Group LLC is a fund management company focused on opportunities in real estate, basic materials/fertilizer, financial services, and energy. The investment strategy is basic necessity. People need to eat, have a place to buy their food, have their money managed, heat their homes, and run their cars. Loja capitalizes on the expertise and long-term operating experience of its principals. Loja Real Estate, LLCLoja Real Estate, LLC invests in “necessity-based” retail properties, those patronized regardless of economic circumstances. Such properties are less susceptible to volatility and to value erosion. Target properties include: (i) grocery-anchored or anchored by department stores catering to everyday shopping needs, versus occasional and/or discretionary purchases; (ii) properties located in high-barriers-to-entry, supply-constrained markets; infill focus; (iii) number 1 or 2 market share leader; (iv) properties that are fundamentally sound, with proven sales records, conveniently located, functionally and operationally strong, in good physical condition, with solid tenant mix and credit tenant representation.

Thomas Scott Properties, LLC provides a wide range of development and asset management services to owners, investors and lenders who have interests in commercial property assets. Building on a combined 50 years of experience in the shopping center acquisition, development, tenant site location and operation businesses, the principals of Thomas Scott Properties, Thomas Engberg and Scott Franklin, are uniquely qualified to assist retail property investors in understanding the current status of their investments and to provide a clear path to maximize value and minimize value erosion.

• Managed all aspects of development for Starbucks expansion in Northern California and Reno• Responsible for adding 35 new locations for Starbucks in 1995 and 35 stores for 1996 • Managed site selection, lease process and construction.