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C&A 102, Major mix-use Development, Nicaragua

The project is located in and around one of the largest Marine and Wildlife Refuges in Central America and the largest in Nicaragua. The owners and developers have finalized the Entitlement process and have designed a Conceptual Master Plan that will provide several investment opportunities for different construction and development envelopes. This is a long term development project estimated to be concluded in 8 to 13 years. Investment requirement Initial $10 million US of equity investment to trigger sales and development of subsequent phases. (Divided in two installments with a two year separation) Expected return Total cumulative profits during the lifespan of the project is estimated in $135 million US, plus $4 million US in annual cash flows from the different hotel operations (on year 12) plus the accrued valuation of the properties in the future ($15 to $20 million). Pay back Period 4 years. The initial financial projections recommend partial distribution of profits to partners and to the re-investment fund for subsequent phases.

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C&A 104, Deluxe Spa Development

We have identified this project among our many clients because of its distinct characteristics and innovative approach to environmental protection and luxury life and spa and yoga in communion with nature. Equity funding is sought by the developers. The first villas are already built and sold. The Spa and future villas are the objective of the investment opportunity. Investment requirement $6.8 million US of which the Spa alone is $2.58 million US Expected return ROE 298% in ten years IRR 40.4% Pay back Period 3.9 years

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C&A 105 - Business Processing Outsource

Venture capital project. We have identified the opportunity based on market facts and the competitive advantages that Nicaragua presents in the Outsourcing business. C&A and CC&J (a Los Angeles and Shanghai based group) are ready for assisting in the development and management. The project needs initial funding from investors to complete debt financing from local banks. The project consists in purchasing the land, developing the infrastructure and leasing the facilities to BPO operators. The Exit strategy is to sell the operating lease-contract and the facilities. Investment requirement $8.9 million US. (35% ($3.1 million) Equity and 65 % Bank finance) Expected return IRR 37.87% MIRR 24.99% ROE 56.4% annual NPV 5.9 million Pay back Period 4 years

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C&A 107 - Destination Hotel

This is an investment offering to participate in the most successful real estate and resort hotel operation in Nicaragua�s Pacific coast. Total time for completion is programmed at a maximum of 56 months. The offering is for an expansion program of an existing Hotel & Villas with a very successful operation. The last and third phase plan to purchase prime adjacent property and develop 93 luxury villas overlooking a bay from a hilltop. Investment Requirement $ 6.9 millions US, as Equity participation or contribution. The total development and construction cost for the third phase is $ 29.9 million US. Expected Return ROE 113.1% IRR (On equity participation) 24.7% Payback Period 3.5 or 4 years

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C&A 109, High end, eco development, Costa Rica

This is an opportunity to invest as an Equity participant in a well advanced and established project ready to finish its last phase. The beach areas are progressing with normal market absorption rates and the infrastructure and development of the main forest area is still pending (this is the phase in need of a capital injection) Investment requirement $15 million US distributed in balanced disbursements in three years of development. Expected return Details will be disclosed after non disclosure agreements are signed. Similar projects in Costa Rica are yielding 27% to 28% returns. Pay back Period Similar projects are showing 4 to 7 years for pay back periods, depending on development velocity

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C&A 110, Major Marina & Residential Development

This is the initial Investment offering of the largest development in the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Initial equity investors will benefit of the full upswing of the project. The developer is an experienced and well reputed businessman from Florida, USA with ample experience in the US and previous development history in Costa Rica. Investment requirement The total expected construction and development investment is calculated in $515.3 million US. Cash flow requirement for the first phase of 36 months is $100 million US, distributed in approximately 52.6% year one, 43.3% year two and 4.1% in year three. Following disbursements should come from sales cash flows although a buffet capital provision is recommended of at least 10 million. Expected return Total projected profit before taxes is $241.1 million US Pay back Period Profit distribution policy before year 7 will have to be negotiated with the developer.

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C&A 111, Long Ocean View Development

This project has completed the Entitlement process and is now in the market for interested investors. Basic internal roads and utilities are in place. Owners are open to negotiation for complete sale or the property or joint venture on the actual Master Plan. Investment requirement $1.5 million US negotiable. Expected return Feasibility studies will depend on type of development to be implemented. Pay back Period Full Residential developments normally take 4 years to produce returns. PbP will depend on absorption and initial development construction.

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C&A 113, Development Co. in Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua

An international corporation acting as a Holding and developing company for a large resort under construction in Nicaragua, another resort in Belize and a development in Costa Rica is seeking investors to fund the initial development of the next phases of these three projects. They are presently developing a golf resort in Nicaragua, site for a major brand hotel. Investment requirement $12 to $18 million US Expected return To be disclosed directly by the Holding company to investors introduced by Calvet & Associates, although compounded returns of 30% per year are being paid by them already. Pay back Period 4 years

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C&A 114, Major Golf & residential Development

This project was identified by Calvet & Associates as a future investment opportunity to come into market during 2009. Moving towards establishing a secure position with the project owners is advised. The project is one of the four main resort developments in the country and is moving forward even though the slowdown of the market since 2007. Equity investment in the hotel and future residential development is considered to be the investment opportunity. Investment requirement At the present moment the project has been fully funded by the developers own capital. There is no debt or mortgage. A future opportunity will open for investors when the hotel construction and new development phases start in the near future. Expected return Developments like this project have been yielding returns above 35% IRR. Specific financial analysis for this project is underway and will be disclosed by the developers to investors introduced by Calvet & Associates. Pay back Period To be determined by the financial projections. Normal estimations is of 3 to 4 years.

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C&A 116, High end Residential Dev. in a golf resort

This is a is a High End residential beach development on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua, owned and managed by a very well known and award winner developer from Atlanta, Georgia. This project is located on a Pacific Ocean beach in Nicaragua inside a Golf Resort with a major brand hotel. The property is located one hour from Managua the capital city. The opportunity is to invest in one or all of the remaining 3 �Equity Memberships� (1 Million US each). Investment requirement $ 1 Million US. Although Certificates with a denomination of $500,000.00 are also available (contact C&A for returning yields) Expected return IRR 31% This is based on a 12% annual return for two years on principal investment and a Penthouse condominium acquisition at a current market value of $387,900 US with conservative 2 year accumulated appreciation of 10% to a future market value of $426,690. Depending on the market conditions appreciation could go higher. Pay back Period Two years

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C&A 117, Major Mix use beach development

The owners of a large 3,000 acre property that extends from the shores of the Pacific and up into the hills overlooking the ocean had created a Master Plan with a well known Land Designer in Florida. The conceptual design at this point allows the participation of equity investors and developers for the different phases and development pads designed. Investors can choose from beach front boutique hotels and villas to residential communities amidst the tropical forest and thermal water spots. C&A is preparing the Investment Offering, but preliminary details are available upon request to Raul F. Calvet, info@rcalvet.com

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C&A 118, Boutique Hotel, colonial city

C&A is presently preparing a new Investment Offering for the total acquisition of a deluxe boutique hotel located in the colonial city of Granada, Nicaragua. The craftsmanship and attention paid to details has made this existing hotel a landmark and attraction at this important tourism destination. The property includes hotel rooms, restaurant, bar and an additional close by property for expansion. For more preliminary information please contact Raul F. Calvet at Calvet & Associates, info@rcalvet.com

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C&A 121, Beach Hotel

This is a newly developed beach hotel with low occupancy results that need equity capital to finish construction, initiate marketing and enhance the conditions. The owners are willing to sell or participate in a joint venture or enter into a Hotel Management contract. The owners operate very successfully an urban boutique hotel in the capital of the country. Investment requirement $20 million US for a complete purchase of the hotel and its 104 acres of beach front property. Expected return Package is available by direct request to Calvet & Associates. Expect returns of 35% to 45% for the residential component and 8% to 10% on the hotel component. Pay back Period Residential component is normally 3 to 4 years. Hotel is 7 to 10 years.

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C&A 122, Beach development in Costa Rica

The project is planned for 152 residential condominiums under hotel management. 29 units have been sold out of 32 built. The property has 18 acres and is located in the famous Golfo de Papagayo or Bahia Culebra in the Pacific of Costa Rica, close to the Occidental Hotel, the Regent Hotel and the Westin Hotel. Investment requirement $15 million US Expected return & Pay back Period Disclosed only to qualified investors

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C&A 123, landbanking in Costa Rica

The project is located in Guanacaste, the fastest growing area in Costa Rica Investment requirement $55 million US Expected return Fee simple Real Estate operation, no financial projections available. Normal land appreciation applies.

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C&A 119, Land Banking

Nicaragua and Costa Rica are the two best destinations for real estate investments in Central America. Many opportunities exist in commercial and residential areas. Nicaragua has presented land value increases of more than 35% per year and developed property value increases of more than 365% in 5 years. Most of the opportunities are in the Pacific beach areas, Managua and other important areas like Granada, Chinandega and Jinotega. Costa Rica even though a more mature market still presents interesting opportunities although more mature and low risk opportunities are more common. The Caribbean area has shown results over 257% growth and annual appreciation of 64% and Pacific Ocean properties over 61%.

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