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AIG Ltd. Commercial Bancorp ALIANT GROUP LTD. CBC

Private Capital Finance Program (PDCFP) (Summary, Procedural mechanics, Critical path &Costings)

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The following summary is provided in explanation and support of commonly asked questions and in provision of specific information / disclosure regarding private debenture capital finance, its guidelines and associated applications. This information is intended to educate and focus, assisting with the understanding of the program, its terms and conditions as well as all its parameters.

Simply put the Private Debenture Capital Finance Program (PDCFP) is a hybrid program that utilizes the CLASS "A" preferred shares of a as , capitalized by Financers through a private/commercial pre‐qualified capital finance , that AIG on a Correspondent basis completes the underwriting for, and after which is then financed to / through and serviced by the independent commercial market network(s) in the form of (what is commonly termed) a private debenture, providing those capital funds that a client needs for a particular project or enterprise; the company/project financed with the CLASS ‘A’ certificates providing a preferred security of payment/repayment to the financier in the event of or liquidation (much the same way that a mortgage lien secures a conventional debt ). The program applies particularly well to that are start‐up in nature and/or otherwise by their nature simply do not categorically qualify for conventional or UCC based debt financing. The proposed financing that is being underwritten under this program is not publicly financed such as with the underwriting of common certificates that bares dividends. Again, this is a hybrid debt program.

In simple terms this is an only loan with a principal balloon payment at the term of the proposed loan whose security (again, like that of a 1st mortgage on a piece of property ) are the CLASS "A" preferred certificates of the company. This is also the "how" and “why” that no registrations are needed and no SEC regulations apply when using the class "A" shares as the loan security.

Market analysis at the time of initial review dictates the number of CLASS “A” shares that are to be used as security for particular . These are determined pro rata by the dollar amount of the required capital finance as is the dollar / denomination . The proposed financing carries a fixed (in today's market from 8 to 12%) , and whose ROR (rate of return/) then begins to be repaid at the time the company begins flowing (as qualified / interest only annually), with a balloon payment of principal at term.

Based on a company's pro forma, , marketing plan, and use of funds we pre‐qualify the term, rate of return and (s). The loan term ranges from THREE (3) to TEN (10) years. Rate of return is determined by the project itself and the acceptable analysis of the current capital market(s) for that particular venue type of finance.

The PDCFP may also carry a convertible feature that allows (optionally and by mutual agreement of the Financers and the client and as applies to the company’s charter regulations) for the Financer to convert his/her/their certificates to class "C" and forego repayment of principal & ROR in lieu of a longer term dividend relationship with the client and business/project; thus collecting annual dividends (NOI pre‐) as the company prospers under the conventional Class “C” stock model. Again, this is an optional feature of the program and at the sole discretion of the client/borrower.

Underwriting of Private Debenture finance takes approximately 45 to 60 business days to completion/pre‐release and then approximately another 60‐90 days to completion of close of the capital finance. These time lines are only an estimate and may vary depending on Client readiness and other variables individual to each underwriting as they occur. A one‐time underwriting/debenture programming/ Service cost applies, whose scope of services direct and indirectly are:

(i) Underwriting to include qualification and completion of all data for the debenture capital finance including but not limited to , risk analysis, legal drafting and completion of Capital Finance Agreements (CFA) for Capital Financers, design & preparation of certificates to be issued, related company resolutions, marketing & feasibility analysis review, interface with Capital Finance markets and proposed Capital Financers, formatting presentation of the complete CFA & certificates, website development as required, all related legal work, processing for pre‐release for close. (ii) AIG closing assistance/oversight, Fiduciary services (optional & as agreed to ), document / certificate issuance and management for closing of the individual debenture financer’s as required of each debenture capital finance installment as it takes place. (iii) Underwriting/File Submission to Capital Financers(s) on behalf of the client in their own marketing/finance efforts, if any, of the private capital finance as AIG may be called upon by the CLIENT and at AIG’s discretion and by mutual consent to act upon same.

Underwriting & Debenture Closing Costs:

> Debenture underwriting costs range from +/‐ .60% and on a sliding scale downward as dollar amounts increase. Final cost is determined and fixed at the time of preliminary review and qualification and whose payment is required at the time of execution of the Debenture Underwriting Service Agreement between the Client and AIG (please see the below section entitled 'snapshot' for all details of the process) . Speak with your AIG Representative regarding specific project cost based on risk and other qualification assessments made at the time of initial review. THERE ARE NO OTHER underwriting costs that apply.

> Legal Fees are included in the service underwriting cost.

> A Service Premium to AIG of 2.0% (as qualified) of the NET debenture, paid pro rata loan close. This is paid on direct basis (deducted from each finance installment).

>Bank transfer / Fiduciary fees in the amount of 50.00 per transaction US and 60.00 per transaction international apply. These are also paid on direct basis pro rata (deducted from the close of each finance transaction) by the sending .

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PROGRAM DATA:

SECTION I: (Summary data) Class “A” certificates, SOURCES & USES

Class “A” Preferred stock certificates (also called preferred shares, preference share certificates or simply preferreds) are a privately issued or debt instrument (as the company decides to use them) of a company which may have any combination of features not possessed by a company’s publicly traded common stock including properties of both equity and/or a debt instrument, and thus are considered a hybrid instrument. Preferreds are senior (i.e. higher ranking) to common stock. NOTE: Certain use restrictions apply for "S" corporations in certain States. Please check with your appropriate regulatory agency if an "S" corp. and/or in the State you are chartered for all restrictions that 'may' apply.

Preferred stock certificates usually carry no voting rights, but may opt to carry a dividend and have priority over common stock in the payment of ROR, dividends and principal capital financed upon sale or liquidation of a company as applicable. Terms of the preferred stock certificates are stated in what is sometimes referred to as a “Designation of Certificate” or similar clause included in a capital Financer’s Stock Loan agreement (SLA) as provided to him or her or them as part of capital financer’s Capital Finance agreement when the class “A” certificates are used as security to finance a company’s debt instrument.

Class “A” Preferred stock certificates are a special class of shares which again may have any combination of features not possessed by common stock. The following features are commonly associated with class “A” preferred stock:

 Preference in interest payments or dividends if/when structured as a hybrid debt instrument  Preference in principal capital finance repayment , in the event of Sale or liquidation when used as a hybrid debt instrument  Convertibility to common stock as agreed to.  Callability/early , at the of the corporation if used as an investment instrument  No ownership or recourse rights of the /financer in the event of non‐payment / default by the client of interest and/or principal payment when used as a debt security instrument  Nonvoting  Non Management  Commonly underwritten for start‐up business concerns or a company seeking to advance company growth without going to the common public market(s) or encumber itself with additional conventional debt burden(s) that could potentially adversely affect its rating or standing. Or simply in cases where the company does not categorically qualify for conventional asset or UCC based debt financing.

Class “A” Preferred stock certificates can be but are not typically traded publicly. When used as security for a hybrid debt instrument they simply securitize the capital finance on a preferred basis. They are underwritten in the same manner as Class “C” publicly traded , following the same UCC underwriting guidelines for conventional debt underwriting, but require no SEC regulation or Licensed Securities Broker involvement as they are NOT sold when used to securitize a capital finance for a proposed project.

Class “A” Preferred stock certificates, under the hybrid debt program, are most commonly financed by high net worth private individuals, groups or of high net worth private individuals, business finance groups small and large, and related business concerns or affiliates constituting a Portfolio of funds; seeking finance opportunities in companies or business concerns where an acceptable risk return is balanced by a governing market / of expanding opportunity and feasibility.

Section II: (Comparative information)

Typical Publicly traded Class "C" can take up to one year to underwrite for marketing, an additional minimum of 9 to 12 months to finance, cost up to 5% of the amount to be raised in underwriting costs plus 5+% in commission costs, come under strict SEC hold backs and reserve regulation for Public offerings, and rely on random mass marketing to "ALL" general capital markets in the hopeful expectation of capturing a broad base sales initiative/return; thus raising the capital finance the client is seeking; and only permit the use of funds once 100% of the raise has been completed. The ‘more bang for the (hopeful) buck’ methodology being the application focus in reaching the finance goal.

Conversely, a Private Class "A" preferred debenture underwritten under hybrid debt programming takes some 45 to 60 days to underwrite as the capital finance markets are specific ( energy, transportation, etc. ) and pre‐qualified prior to underwriting. The private nature of the debenture allows the capital finance to (i) function like a debt instrument, being underwritten as debt finance, and (ii) does not come under SEC scrutiny as the capital finance is private in nature and a 'sale' of certificates IS NOT taking place (iii) The underwriting product that is completed, being the tool used to complete qualification for the Portfolio Financier's and in turn close the capital finance requirements of the client as were pre‐qualified. And (iv) unlike the capital use restrictions associated with a Public underwriting, capital dollars financed from a Private debenture are used/applied by the client / company / project per the qualified UOF AS THEY ARE RECEIVED from the capital market financers at closing; thus allowing for the greater success of the project or business and allowing for plan implementation in 'real time.' (v) The market pre‐ qualification/identification aspect of the process also serves to increase the capital finance success ratio by prior identifying the appropriate venues and risk/return(s) that are being sought and desirable.(vi) The completed underwriting is also made available to the client so that they too may use it in their own efforts to secure capital finance (or investment) dollars (as they choose) from sources they may wish to involve and/or otherwise have available to them by way of their own efforts.

Risk Assessment (Lender & Borrower)

Risk assessment/reduction: As it applies for ALL capital finance, Public or Private, commercial or otherwise, risk assessment is always at the center of any underwriting process. Pre‐qualification, Private Portfolio markets, flexible terms for both financer and client, and financing through the use of AIG associate Commercial Portfolio Markets, whose conduits and conduits as well as client resources further help to focus success and in turn greatly reduce and mitigate failure and risk in the loan process and project / business implementation.

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ADDENDUM: Private Debenture Capital Finance Program: (Application, qualification & Underwriting process Summary)

In summary, a 'snapshot' of the steps of the Loan program process looks like this:

1. Preliminary review and analysis for prequalification (PRA) of a client business plan / project. Formal qualification requires submission of the following documentation: a. Executive Summary including Management Summary & Marketing Plan b. A detailed use of funds summary (UOF) c. A TEN (10 ) year P&L Pro forma for the project d. An interim year to date P&L as applicable ( for existing ONLY ) e. Current year to date P&L with Balance statement ( for existing Business Operations ONLY ) f. A ramp up summary specifying when the project will reach YEAR ONE (1) positive cash flow (stabilization) as it is disclosed in the 10 yr.P&L pro forma

2. Formal pre‐qualification of the business plan/project including but not limited to the qualification of the select capital finance markets for the project and the required ROR, finance term, costings and other factors as they apply; followed by issuance of the A IG prequalification transmittal and financial analysis to/for the client (PQT), for their final review, approval and execution.

3. Issuance, review, execution and compliance of the AIG Debenture Service Underwriting Agreement (DUSA). (AIG Debenture underwriting costs are DUE AND PAYABLE at the time of execution of the AIG/Client DUSA agreement)

4. Underwriting commencement and ongoing receipt of all underwriting exhibits from the client to AIG necessary to complete the debenture underwriting.

5. Underwriting and completion of the debenture underwriting resulting in the debenture programming file/data for prerelease to AIG Associate Commercial market Portfolio & Client for marketing to the capital finance markets.

6. Release of the debenture underwriting to the capital finance market/Portfolio financers in order to close, through the market Portfolio, each pro rata share of the total capital finance required and in turn the total capital finance dollars for the borrower project.

7. Close and recording of capital Financer(s) for/to/with the client/project.

8. Disbursement of NET* capital finance dollars to the client for use of capital funds, in accordance with the project business plan, to complete the client project and cash flow the business operation(S).**

*NET funds represent closed funds less applicable Premium and Bank transfer costs. ** Closing/Transfer of funds typically takes THREE (3) business days.

The above synopsis completes the details and summary of the Procedural mechanics and critical path for proposed private debenture capital finance programming and related underwriting as provided by AIG Ltd. Commercial Bancorp, using the Class “A” share certificates of a company to securitize on a preferred basis the proposed capital finance of a company / project.

Should you have any additional questions that we can answer for you please feel free to call or email AIG or your AIG Referral Correspondent at your convenience.

Thank you for the time and opportunity to detail the program to you and we look forward to your further inquiry in the hope that you will wish to have us underwrite your capital needs utilizing this program.

Thank you.

Respectfully submitted by,

AIG Ltd. Commercial Bancorp

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