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Tricon Residential is a rental housing company that focuses on providing quality rental experiences for middle-market residents in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Tricon owns and manages approximately 37,000 single-family and multi-family rental homes. The company operates primarily in the U.S. Sun Belt, with significant activities in Orange County, California, and around 20 other markets. Utilizing an integrated, technology-enabled operating platform, Tricon aims to enhance the living experience for its residents, fostering longer rental periods and encouraging residents to care for the properties as their own. This commitment to quality service not only benefits the residents but also contributes positively to the local communities where Tricon operates. Through its focus on exceptional service and community engagement, Tricon seeks to establish itself as a leading rental housing company in North America.

Crown is one of Australia’s largest entertainment groups. The group’s core businesses and investments are in the integrated resorts sector. In Australia, Crown wholly owns and operates two of Australia’s leading integrated resorts, Crown Melbourne Entertainment Complex and Crown Perth Entertainment Complex. Overseas, Crown also fully owns and operates Crown Aspinall's in London. Crown holds a significant interest in Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (MCE), listed on NASDAQ, operating casino/hotel properties in Macau which include City of Dreams and Altira Macau as well as the Mocha Clubs business.

American Campus Communities, Inc. (ACC) is a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company specializes in the acquisition, design, financing, development, construction management, leasing and management of student housing properties. It operates in four segments: Wholly-Owned Properties, On-Campus Participating Properties, Development Services and Property Management Services. As of December 31, 2012, its property portfolio contained 160 properties with approximately 98,800 beds in approximately 31,800 apartment units. Of the 160 properties, nine were under development as well as an additional phase under development at an existing property. In September 2012, it acquired Campus Acquisitions’ 15 student housing properties with 6,579 beds. On November 30, 2012, the Company acquired student housing properties with 12,049 beds, including 366 beds at an additional phase from affiliates of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P.

Zumper, Inc. is an online and mobile platform that facilitates the search and listing of rental properties across the United States. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a comprehensive suite of tools for landlords and agents to manage rental listings effectively, while also enabling multifamily communities to enhance their leasing success. Zumper's platform allows users to search for various rental options, including houses, rooms, condos, and apartments, with features that filter listings based on criteria such as location, price, and amenities. Additionally, it offers an application for renters to search and apply for rentals, along with Instarent, a digital leasing solution that simplifies the leasing process. With over 125 million site visits annually, Zumper aims to streamline the rental experience, making it as convenient as booking a hotel. The company has secured significant funding from various investors to support its growth and innovation in the rental market.

Bluerock Residential Growth REIT is a real estate investment trust that specializes in developing and acquiring a diverse portfolio of high-quality apartment communities in attractive growth markets across the United States. The company aims to generate value through strategic off-market transactions and by enhancing property operations and amenities. Bluerock focuses on properties that appeal to renters seeking live/work/play environments, targeting areas with strong demographic trends linked to the knowledge economy. Its portfolio includes well-located properties such as Alexan CityCentre, Alexan Southside, Arium Grandewood, and Arium Palmer Ranch, among others. Bluerock has chosen to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, aligning its operations with the interests of long-term stockholders.

Sammaan Capital is a mortgage-focused non-banking financial company based in India, founded in 2000. The company specializes in providing a range of financial services, including home loans, loans for non-resident Indians, and loans against properties, all offered at competitive interest rates. Catering to both salaried and self-employed individuals, Sammaan Capital aims to facilitate quick access to funding for various purposes such as construction, renovation, and the purchase of residential properties, including apartments, flats, and bungalows. Additionally, the company extends its lending services to cooperative societies, associations, companies, builders, developers, and contractors, ensuring a diverse clientele while conducting all operations within India.

Bilt Rewards offers a rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and create a path towards homeownership. With an alliance of the U.S.' largest real estate owners, Bilt Rewards will enable renters in more than two million units across the country to earn points just by paying rent. Launched in June 2021, Bilt Rewards boasts one of the highest value rewards programs on the market today, including one-to-one point transfers for travel across over 100 major airlines and hotel partners; fitness classes at the country’s top boutique studios; limited-edition and exclusive collections of art and home decorations through the Bilt Collection, and the ability to use points for rent credits or towards a future down payment. Bilt has also partnered with Mastercard and Wells Fargo to create the Bilt Mastercard - the first and only credit card that can be used to pay rent with no fees. In October 2022, Bilt announced a valuation of $1.5 billion following a $150 million growth round to advance its loyalty program and credit card for renters.

Home Partners of America, founded in 2012 by William Young and Benjamin Hellweg, specializes in real estate services that facilitate homeownership through lease-to-own programs. The company collaborates with real estate agents and property owners to identify suitable homes in desirable neighborhoods across the United States. Individuals can select a home from a pre-approved list and have the option to purchase the property within five years. This approach provides an alternative to traditional home buying and renting, making it easier for renters to transition to homeowners.

Thumbtack, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects homeowners with skilled professionals across various service sectors. The platform allows users to find and hire service providers for tasks such as moving, plumbing, electrical work, landscaping, and event management, among others. With a network of around 300,000 local service businesses, Thumbtack offers personalized guidance to homeowners, helping them navigate project timelines and make informed hiring decisions. Established in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to simplify home management by enabling users to efficiently manage home-related tasks and improvements.

QTS Realty Trust operates as a technology infrastructure company that provides data center facilities and managed services. The company's managed facilities provide colocation, and monitoring and systems management services. Its managed services include managed storage/tape backup, security, disaster recovery, professional services, load balancing, application and database management, and monitoring and service management; and media services include media and streaming, media encoding and transcoding, event production, signal acquisition, creative services, and digital media library services. The company has strategic partnerships with IBM, Internap, Cisco Powered Network, Microsoft Gold Partner, EMC, Veritas, StorageTek (Sun), and Network Appliance. Quality Technology Services, Inc. was formerly known as e^deltacom. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Suwanee, Georgia. It has facilities in Overland Park, Kansas; Atlanta, Georgia; Jersey City and Fairfield, New Jersey; Manhattan, New York; Santa Clara, California; Miami, Florida; Lenexa, Topeka, and Wichita, Kansas; and Indianapolis, Indiana. As of September 1, 2005, Quality Technology Services, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Quality Group of Companies, Inc.

Homeward enables agents to let customers buy the home they want using an all-cash offer, and then sell their current property at full market value. The company is expanding in Texas, Georgia and Colorado, with plans to offer its solution to agents and home buyers nationwide.

St. Modwen Properties is a UK-based company that specializes in the development of commercial and residential properties. The firm operates in the fields of real estate, logistics, and commercial real estate, focusing on promoting and master developing sites. Its activities include releasing land for house-building and commercial use, as well as delivering regeneration projects. St. Modwen Properties is committed to creating sustainable developments that benefit both businesses and communities. Through its expertise in property and regeneration, the company aims to enhance urban environments and meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Crown is one of Australia’s largest entertainment groups. The group’s core businesses and investments are in the integrated resorts sector. In Australia, Crown wholly owns and operates two of Australia’s leading integrated resorts, Crown Melbourne Entertainment Complex and Crown Perth Entertainment Complex. Overseas, Crown also fully owns and operates Crown Aspinall's in London. Crown holds a significant interest in Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (MCE), listed on NASDAQ, operating casino/hotel properties in Macau which include City of Dreams and Altira Macau as well as the Mocha Clubs business.

Dealpath, Inc. is a cloud-based software provider specializing in data and collaboration solutions for real estate investment and capital markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in New York, the company offers a platform that facilitates pipeline tracking, deal analytics, and collaborative workflows. Its software is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including public real estate investment trusts and private equity real estate firms, which deploy capital for acquiring, developing, and financing various property types. Dealpath's solutions enhance investment management by providing data-driven insights and enabling efficient communication throughout the deal lifecycle. The platform has supported over $10 trillion in transactions and is recognized for its innovative approach within the real estate deal management industry.

BC Partners is an international alternative investment firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with over €23 billion in assets under management. Established in 1986, the firm has become a pioneer in European private equity and has a significant presence in North America. BC Partners focuses on private equity, credit, and real estate investments, aiming to identify market-leading businesses that are resilient, possess strong barriers to entry, and present various opportunities for growth and value creation. The firm has completed more than 113 investments with a combined enterprise value of €145 billion. Its investment professionals collaborate as a unified team across a network of offices in Europe and North America, adapting to the evolving dynamics of the private equity landscape.

Aquicore, Inc. is a technology company that offers a smart building platform designed to enhance asset operations in the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2011 and based in Washington, D.C., Aquicore provides a cloud-based software solution that integrates energy management and building connectivity. The platform collects and analyzes building data, utilizing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to recommend actionable improvements for building operations. It consolidates utility accounts and budgets for efficient bill tracking and forecasting, while automating processes such as meter readings and invoicing. Additionally, Aquicore supports environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives by enabling businesses to benchmark and report on their sustainability performance, helping them to achieve energy and emissions targets across their portfolios. Through these capabilities, Aquicore aims to drive operational efficiency and support the decarbonization efforts within the real estate sector.

Servpro Industries Inc. is a family owned company with a culture of working diligently in the pursuit of the American Dream. With over 40 years with the same ownership, SERVPRO is run by people who care about the long-term success of the Franchisee

Lionpoint Group LLC is a consulting firm that specializes in providing strategy, operations, and technology advisory services to the alternative investments industry, including private equity, real estate, and infrastructure managers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the firm offers a range of services such as strategic advisory, operations transformation, technology implementation, and project management. Its expertise encompasses areas like enterprise performance management, data analytics, and business intelligence, helping clients optimize processes and improve operational efficiency. Additionally, Lionpoint Group assists with system selection, implementation, and integration across various platforms, including investment accounting, portfolio monitoring, and investor reporting. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including asset managers, investors, and advisors, aiming to enhance their operational capabilities and drive performance improvements.

Aadhar Housing Finance is affordable housing finance companies in India servicing the home financing needs of the low income sections.

Zarou is a newly established company that focuses on the development, ownership, construction, and operation of energy-related projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and neighboring regions. Fully owned by Blackstone, Zarou specializes in both thermal and renewable power opportunities, as well as oil and gas midstream and water assets. The company is dedicated to acquiring and operating renewable energy projects while offering financial support and expert consulting to ensure the effective management and execution of its initiatives.

Investa Office Fund is a real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring and managing office properties in prime central business district markets across Australia. With total assets under management of $4 billion, the fund primarily generates rental income from a diverse tenant base, which includes government entities and established blue-chip companies. Investa aims to enhance the value of its properties and create desirable working environments, while providing real estate investment opportunities through its managed funds. The fund's strategy emphasizes long-term growth and stability, ensuring that it meets the needs of both tenants and investors.

LaSalle Hotel Properties is a multi-operator real estate investment trust. The Company owns 46 hotels. The properties are upscale, full-service hotels, totaling approximately 11,450 guest rooms in 13 markets in nine states and the District of Columbia. The Company focuses on owning, redeveloping and repositioning upscale and luxury, full-service hotels located in convention, resort and major urban business markets. LaSalle Hotel Properties seeks to grow through strategic relationships with premier lodging companies.

Gramercy Property Trust (NYSE: GPT) is a leading global investor and asset manager of commercial real estate. We specialize in acquiring and managing income producing industrial real estate leased to high quality tenants in major markets across the United States and Europe.

PAG is an alternative investment management firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in Central, Hong Kong, with additional offices in Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. It has grown to become one of the largest Asia-focused investment managers in the region, specializing in growth capital, private equity, real estate, and absolute return strategies. PAG's private equity division, PAG Asia Capital, targets large-scale buyouts, control deals, and structured minority investments across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, technology, media, and education. Its real estate strategy involves managing opportunity and core plus funds that invest in properties primarily in Japan, China, and the broader Asia-Pacific region. In addition, PAG's absolute return business emphasizes building long-term partnerships by providing flexible financing solutions to meet diverse funding needs. The firm has a notable interest in investing in minority stakes, particularly in China.

Rockpoint focuses on acquiring assets at compelling cost bases relative to stabilized cash flows and identifying opportunities to add value at the asset level through proactive asset management and strategic property management. They have relationships with advisors, agents, operating partners, investors, lenders, and corporate and institutional owners of real estate.

Pure Industrial provides acquisition, development, lease, and management services.

Taliesin Property Fund Limited is an investment company based in Jersey, established in 2006, and admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in 2007. The company focuses on investing in residential properties, primarily in Berlin, where property prices have historically been lower than in other German and European cities. Although property values have increased significantly in recent years, they remain below those of other major German cities. Taliesin has capitalized on the price disparity by splitting freeholds in its portfolio to sell individual apartments, a strategy it began in 2015. The company currently manages a diverse portfolio of over 1,500 residential and commercial units, with a particular emphasis on properties in Berlin and select locations in the former East Germany that are positioned for price recovery.

La Trobe Financial is a credit specialist fund management company based in Australia, with operations extending internationally. The company focuses on managing investment mandates for both retail and institutional investors. It offers a range of services, including wholesale term debt funding, loan administration, and third-party outsourcing. Additionally, La Trobe Financial provides asset origination and mortgage finance solutions, catering to residential, rural, and commercial lending needs. The company also supports individual investors through wealth creation and management services, along with various insurance and portfolio management solutions. These include home and contents coverage, landlords, and commercial property insurance, as well as corporate advisory services, default management, and backup lender services.

Logicor is Blackstone’s European logistics platform. With a 13.6 million sq m portfolio spanning 17 countries, it’s one of the logistic real estate specialists in Europe. Its pan-European strategy is underpinned by offices in 12 of the continent’s core markets, including the UK, France and Germany.

Hotel Investment Partners is a privately held hospitality company based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in the investment and management of leisure hotels. The firm owns a portfolio of 14 coastal hotels, featuring more than 3,700 rooms, situated in some of the most sought-after tourist destinations in southern Europe. In addition to owning hotels, the company engages in real estate investment for the development of various projects and offers management services, leveraging the expertise of its experienced team.

Aliseda Inmobiliaria is a Real Estate company expert in the management of real estate assets and loans, with a national presence.

IMC operates showroom spaces for furnishing, home décor, and gift industries in High Point, North Carolina; and Las Vegas. The company also rents venues for corporate events, conferences, weddings, and partiesI. IMC is the owner and operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home decor and gift industries, with 12.2 million square feet of world-class exhibition space in High Point, N.C. and Las Vegas, NV. The Company’s mission is to build and operate an innovative, sustainable, profitable and scalable platform for the furnishings, home decor and gift industries.

Sponda is a Finnish real estate company that focuses on owning, managing, and developing commercial properties in urban locations and metropolitan areas. The company provides real estate investment services, specializing in leasing business premises while also offering asset management services. Sponda is committed to enhancing cityscapes sustainably, working closely with clients to create tailored solutions that improve energy efficiency and eco-friendliness in properties. By prioritizing customer objectives, Sponda aims to contribute economically to the communities it serves.

With a portfolio of about 100 properties, a total real estate value of approximately 3.2 billion Euro and lettable space of more than 1.4 million square meters we focus on selected Metropolitan Areas in Germany with a dedicated attention on the top six regions Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Stuttgart. Here, more than 95% of our lettable areas are located. Due to a balanced tenant base, long contractual terms, a high occupancy rate and the extensive know-how of the entire team, the company combines stability with the potential for a sustainable increase in value. Our operation‘s primary objective is to own and let as well as to manage our properties in a value-improving manner. Doing so, we strive for an enduring enhancement of our lettable space as well as our asset management services. Our goal is to achieve high quality standards in all real estate related activities as well as in the fair and cooperative relationship to our tenants. The deep knowledge of the German real estate market resulting from many years of experience and the evolved internal structures are the company’s key success factors. OFFICEFIRST Immobilien runs five local offices in the important metropolitan regions Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Berlin and features distinctively assigned regional asset managers as contacts for all matters regarding rental space or individual objects. In addition, we intend to gain sustainable value for our total portfolio by systematical investments, market-oriented development of own properties and targeted acquisitions. Here as well we rely on in-house resources in terms of Development and Investment.

which owns residential assets in Japan

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on Providing Real Estate to the Life Science Industry®. The company's tenants primarily include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, scientific research institutions, government agencies and other entities involved in the life science industry. BioMed owns or has interests in properties comprising approximately 12.5 million rentable square feet. The company's properties are located predominantly in the major U.S. life science markets of Boston, San Francisco, Maryland, San Diego, New York/New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Seattle, which have well-established reputations as centers for scientific research.

Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (SHR) operates as a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s portfolio included 18 full-service hotel interests located in urban and resort markets in the United States; Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico; Hamburg, Germany, and London, England. SHR conducts its operations through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including its operating partnership, Strategic Hotel Funding, L.L.C. (SH Funding), which holds all of the Company’s assets. SHR is the sole managing member of SH Funding and held approximately 99% of its membership units as of February 27, 2013. SHR manages all business aspects of SH Funding, including the sale and purchase of hotels, the investment in these hotels and the financing of SH Funding and its assets. In April 2014, the Company announced that it has completed the sale of 237-room Marriott London Grosvenor Square hotel.

VTS is a real estate CRM software company that facilitates interactions among landlords, brokers, and tenants to streamline transactions in commercial real estate. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, VTS offers a leasing and asset management platform that centralizes critical data and workflows, enabling real estate professionals to manage leases, assets, and tenants from a single interface. The platform includes features such as custom alerts and reporting capabilities, which provide valuable insights to enhance decision-making processes. With over 7 billion square feet managed on its platform, VTS serves a diverse client base that includes notable commercial real estate firms. By equipping landlords and brokers with intuitive tools, VTS aims to optimize portfolio performance and improve revenue generation, ultimately transforming the leasing process and increasing efficiency in converting leads into leases.

Philadelphia Financial is a global specialty insurer and administration company with a focus on providing and supporting innovative solutions which combine insurance and investment management which may offer opportunities for clients around the world to grow wealth more effectively. Philadelphia Financial is an indirect subsidiary of Tiptree Financial Inc (NASDAQ: “TIPT”), a diversified holding company. Tiptree is primarily focused on four sectors of financial services: insurance and insurance services, specialty finance (including corporate, consumer and tax-exempt credit), asset management and real estate.

Lamda Development is a Greek real estate developer.

Centro Properties Group US: Centro Properties Group US is one of the premier real estate companies in the United States .

Valad Europe is a European investment manager focused on multi-let commercial properties, particularly in the UK. The company specializes in real estate brokerage and investment management services, providing a range of offerings that include investment, asset and risk management, corporate finance, financial reporting, capital structuring, and accounting services. With a dedicated approach to managing multi-let properties, Valad Europe aims to enhance the value of its real estate assets while catering to the diverse needs of its clients in the commercial property sector.

Blackstone Credit is a privately owned hedge fund sponsor based in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Houston, and London. The firm provides investment services to a diverse range of clients, including pooled investment vehicles, corporations, insurance companies, banks, pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices, and fund of funds. Blackstone Credit primarily invests in the alternative investment markets in the United States, focusing on both public and private securities. Its investment strategies encompass leveraged loans, distressed investments, special situations, capital structure arbitrage, and mezzanine securities. The firm is particularly interested in senior secured loans, corporate bonds, subordinated debt, and equity interests in middle-market private companies, while avoiding significant investments in start-ups or speculative business ventures. Blackstone Credit seeks opportunities across various sectors, including consumer services, energy, technology, healthcare, and real estate, with a preference for private companies within the U.S. It may also explore investments in non-U.S. securities as permitted.

CarrAmerica Realty Corporation has evolved over the past 38 plus years from a succession of Carr family real estate entrepreneurial endeavors. In 1885, Solomon Carr and his six children immigrated to Washington, D.C. from Leicester, England. Solomon was a successful home builder in the area west of the Capitol building. His son, Arthur Carr, managed office buildings, including the original Mills Building, and later, in collaboration with General Anson Mills, began building office buildings in Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas. In 1922, Oliver T. Carr, Sr. -- Arthur's son -- took over management of the Mills Building at 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.

La Quinta Corporation is a leading owner, operator and franchisor of select-service hotels primarily serving the upper-midscale and midscale segments under the La Quinta brand. The Company's owned and franchised portfolio consists of more than 880 properties representing approximately 87,500 rooms located in 48 states in the U.S., and in Canada, Mexico and Honduras. These properties operate under the La Quinta Inn & Suites™, La Quinta Inn™ and LQ Hotel™ brands. The Company also had a pipeline of 232 franchised hotels totaling over 20,500 rooms to be located in the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile. La Quinta's team is committed to providing guests with a refreshing and engaging experience.

NHP is a property investment company that operates a range of care homes. It was founded in 1993 and is based in Surrey.

One of the nation's premiere lodging companies, owns, manages, develops and franchises more than 250 hotels throughout North America.