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PARK A project by AFI Europe PARK AA classclass modernmodern projectproject dedicateddedicated toto IT&CIT&C multinationalmultinational companiescompanies About Romania Romania – Stable Political Environment Occupying a prime geographical location in South Eastern Europe (SEE), Romania is an attractive center of commerce for international companies seeking a foothold between the flourishing economies of the European Union and exciting developments taking place to the east. Romania joined the EU on January 1, 2007, securing its position as an upper-middle income country with a strong record of economic reform. The country’s economic potential growth has generally been among the highest in Europe, and unemployment rates are still low. Whether drawn by extraordinary biodiversity or immense economic potential, Romania is a highly sought-after market for global brands and businesses. Romania is a unitary semi-presidential republic, since the fall of the communist era in 1989 Legislative power: The Parliament with the Upper House (Senate) and Lower House (Chamber of Deputies) Executive power: Government & the President. Romania’s Legacy in Bird’s Eye View Romania, the 2nd largest country in CEE and the 7th largest country in European Union in terms of population and the 9th largest in terms of area The most important country in the SEE, which comprises the Western Balkans and Bulgaria Romania’s GDP in absolute terms has surpassed that of Hungary and is now only exceeded in CEE by that of the Czech Republic and Poland The country has the potential to become the 2nd most important market in the CEE if the current trend, of economic growth above CEE level, will continue Romania is a member of NATO since 2004 Strategic location on the crossroads connecting Western Europe with Central Asia and the Middle East bypassing Russia. About Bucharest Bucharest, the capital municipality, is the cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. Known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards, glorious Belle Époque buildings and a reputation for the high life (which in the 1900s earned its nickname of”Little Paris”), Once known as as “Little Paris of the East”, Bucharest is the cultural, industrial and financial center of Romania. The city’s strong economic growth has revitalized infrastructure and let to the development of a multitude of shopping malls, modern residential and business parks. Generating around ¼ of the country’s GDP, while accounting for 9% of the country’s population, Bucharest serves as the headquarter for more than 200,000 companies, including Romanian firms. With approximately 2.3 million people, the city has an EUR 52.2 billion GDP (23.9% of Romania), significant bigger than the national average. Bucharest’s public transport system is the largest in Romania and one of the largest in Europe. It is made up of the Bucharest Metro, as well as a surface transport system which consists of buses, trams, trolleybuses, and light rail. In addition, there is a private minibus system. PARK Welcome to AFI Park AFI Park is an award winning office project located between 2 main boulevards: Vasile Milea Blvd. and Timisoara Blvd., 6th district, Bucharest, Romania. AFI Park, linked to AFI Cotroceni shopping mall, features the biggest complex of retail and business in Romania and one of the biggest in the CEE. The complex, consisting of 5 Class A office buildings totaling 70,000 sqm GLA and a shopping center of approx. 90,000 sqm GLA, provides the most convenient combination of business and personal lifestyle, a work environment which meets modern lifestyle sought after by the IT generation (“Generation Y”); an all in one efficient, time saving immediate location. AFI Park manages to answer the expanding needs of IT&C companies in Romania by offering a suitable space in terms of technical specifications and expansion needs within the expected timeframe, thus enjoying an exceptional high demand by multinationals, consequently positioning the office complex as the major IT&C Hub in Bucharest. Tenants, especially those with engineering or IT profile, are increasingly targeting the Center-West sub- market, due to the presence of the “Politehnica” University, which is a key recruiting pool for them. As a result, AFI Park enjoys very high occupier demand. Being regarded as one of the leading office projects in Bucharest and the anchor project for the Center-West sub-market, AFI Park has secured a highly prestigious occupiers lineup including: Electronic Arts (US, video gaming), Microchip (US, IT), TELUS (Canada, BPO), VEEAM Software (IT) and other multinational companies. 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Constantin Brâncoveanu 3LD܊D6XGXOXL $SăUăWRULL3DWULHL Dimitrie Leonida Berceni AFI Park 1 - 3 About: AFI Park 1, completed in 2012, offers 12,250 sqm GLA of office spaces and green areas, efficiently spread over 10 above ground floors serviced by 2 underground parking levels. The Class A office building is equipped with 6 elevators, an advanced BMS and, most important, is an efficient energy saving building. Retail spaces, located at the ground floor, are providing the tenants with services and amenities. Main Tenant: Microchip Technology Sustainability: Certified LEED Gold Fact Sheet: Gross Built-Up Area (GBA): 20,000 sqm Gross Leasable Area (GLA): 12,250 sqm Add on factor: 7% PARK 1 Parking: 150 underground parking spaces PARK 2 About: AFI Park 2, completed in 2014, offers 12,150 sqm GLA of office space, efficiently spread over 10 above ground floors serviced by 2 underground parking levels. The Class A office building has been built-to-suit according to its main tenant (Electronic Arts) technical requirements. The building was delivered on the exact announced hand-over date and the tenant has commenced operations. AFI Park 2 is equipped with 6 elevators, an advanced BMS and is an efficient energy saving building. Retail spaces, located at the ground floor, are providing the tenants with services and amenities. Main Tenant: Electronic Arts Sustainability: Certified LEED Gold Fact Sheet: Gross Built-Up Area (GBA): 19,250 sqm Gross Leasable Area (GLA): 12,150 sqm Ad on factor: 7% AFI Park 2 Parking: 160 underground parking spaces About: AFI Park 3, delivered in 2014, offers 12,130 sqm GLA of office space, efficiently spread over 10 above ground floors serviced by 2 underground parking levels. The Class A office building is providing a high technical standard and all facilities for the future tenants. Retail spaces, located at the ground floor, are providing the tenants with services and amenities. Main Tenants: TELUS International (Canadian BPO) Sustainability: Certified LEED Gold Fact Sheet: Gross Built-Up Area (GBA): 19,750 sqm Gross Leasable Area (GLA): 12,130 sqm Ad on size: 7% Parking: 150 underground parking spaces AFI Park 3 AFI Park 4&5 About: AFI Park 4&5, the 4th phase of the business campus, is constructed as one building served by two lobbies and 2 main cores. The project totals 32,000 sqm of Class A GLA spread over 12 floors, served by 2 underground parking levels. Retail spaces, located at the ground floor are providing the tenants with services and amenities. Floors 3-10 offer a floor plate of approximately 3,000 sqm GLA. AFI Park 4&5 has been conceived and developed to the highest standards demanded by multinational corporations, including high standard technical specifications such as: 4-pipe HVAC system, fire rated fully in-capsulated raised floor, 2.75 m clear height, curtain glass façades, 24/7 security, 24/7 firemen on site and more. The floor layout ensures full flexibility while maintaining efficiency and low operating costs. Main Tenant: VEEAM Software Sustainability: Certified LEED Gold Fact Sheet: Gross Built-Up Area (GBA): 46,000 sqm Gross Leasable Area (GLA): 32,000 sqm Ad on factor: 6% Parking: 280 underground parking spaces Typical floor 1 tenant Typical floor 1 tenant PARK 1 - 3 PARK Modern Fit-Out & Technical Specifications The buildings and the leased premises are delivered with floor layout of 1 work station to 8 sqm. Actual design and Generator Back Up for Tenant Server Room standard technical specifications as follows: execution shall be according to Tenant’s space planning.