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KERROD GRAY INVESTMENT PROPOSAL PREPARED BY SPORT LEVERAGE 13.01.14 1 Dear Potential Investor, Please take a few minutes to read the following proposal and give consideration to an opportunity to invest in what I believe will be a highly successful professional golf career and a wise and rewarding investment. In the following pages I outline my background and summarize where I am as a professional golfer in January 2014. In addition I provide information about my golfing accomplishments, goals, projected expenses and detail the specific investment opportunities available for the 2014 season. In the appendices, I provide specific examples of the ROI share breakdown, in-depth details about my professional achievements and a schedule of tour schools and tournament information for your further perusal. Thank you once again for considering this proposal and I look forward to exploring a mutually beneficial agreement for both parties. If you wish to discuss further please do not hesitate to call me on +61 410 392 096 or email me on [email protected]. Yours Sincerely, Kerrod Gray 2 INTRODUCTION 4 INVESTMENT OPTIONS 8 INVESTMENT INFORMATION 5 APPENDICES 10 RETURN ON INVESTMENT 6 CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION FROM AN EARLY AGE IT HAS My goal is simple; put myself in the best This is where I believe your support will make shape possible to play golf, win tournaments, the difference. Golf is a full time job, which BEEN MY SOLE FOCUS TO and earn sufficient revenue to make a means I need to be in a position where I PLAY AND COMPETE ON ONE comfortable living. I am a highly dedicated can direct 100% of my focus on my game. and driven athlete and believe a combination Financial aid will allow me to concentrate OF THE WORLD’S MAJOR of my relentless work ethic and passion for on developing my skills to the highest level TOURS AND THIS YEAR I the game will provide me with the necessary without any distractions. This will lead to an edge it takes to become a champion. increased focus when practicing and playing WILL EMBARK ON MY QUEST therefore maximizing my talent and pushing The primary objective of any up-and-coming my game to the ultimate level. With the TO FULFILL THIS DREAM. professional golfer is to hone their skills opportunities that the financial support will through competitive tournament play. In order provide I have no doubt I will be able to reach to do this it requires immense preparation, and exceed the high expectations I have set dedication and commitment to plan and for myself. apply daily practice routines, workout regimes and mental conditioning sessions. After 15 years of practice and successful As you can imagine this leaves very little to competition play I have total belief that I am no time to earn additional income. now ready to fulfill my full potential on the world stage. This is my dream and given the opportunity I know I can succeed. 4 MY MAIN OBJECTIVE FOR THE 2014/15 The experience and knowledge I will gain from playing in such events SEASONS IS TO OBTAIN STATUS ON A MAJOR will be paramount in the development of my skills and sculpting me into the best player I can possibly be. An increasing number of PGA TOUR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE PRIMARY Tour Players and even Major winners started on these development AVENUE TO ACHIEVE THIS IS THROUGH tours, which illustrates how crucial they can be as a training ground. VARIOUS QUALIFYING SCHOOLS, HOWEVER After considerable research I have estimated that my short-term plan IF I AM UNSUCCESSFUL THERE ARE MANY for the 2014 season will cost approximately $60,000. An investment OPPORTUNITIES FOR ME TO COMPETE FOR of this size or greater will allow me to compete full time in 2014 with the aim of achieving status on a major tour. The long-term plan calls MONEY AND FURTHER DEVELOP MY GAME for an investment of approximately $100,000 and if such sponsorship UNTIL SUCH A TIME ARISES. was obtained it would allow me to travel extensively for the next 2 years; therefore greatly increasing the likelihood I will obtain major Sufficient financial support from sponsorship will enable me to tour status in the allocated timeframe. travel abroad and gain crucial experience on the world’s countless development tours. Entries into these events are generally on a pay-to-play basis and while the prize money is not as substantial as the major tours, the competitiveness and professionalism of these tournaments are second to none. INVESTMENT INFORMATION 5 RETURN ON INVESTMENT THE BENEFITS OF INVESTING Dependent on the level of sponsorship, an investor’s company logo will have placement on my apparel, golf bag and website; with the possibility that this can be seen by millions of people IN A PROFESSIONAL through television broadcasts and other media outlets. This is a great opportunity to expand GOLFER ARE ENDLESS. THE your business and increase brand awareness. PERSONAL GRATIFICATION, In addition to being used as an advertising tool I can also be a professional representative who actively assists with endorsing and promoting your products/services. On a personal level EXPOSURE AND POTENTIAL investors can take great gratification in knowing that they are helping someone pursue their ROI COULD BE QUITE dream and can be closely involved with the process. SUBSTANTIAL ONCE I MAKE In conclusion, sponsorship can also be considered a tax-deductible business expense. With the added benefit of player availability for corporate functions, charitable events, social games of IT TO A MAJOR TOUR. golf and private professional tuition, I am positive I can offer you a variety of services that can benefit you greatly as an investor. 6 IF THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION REGARDING THE SHARES AND THE 4 LEVELS OF INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: • 100 shares available • Each share is worth $1,000 • 4 levels of investment opportunities available • Each share is bound by a 2-year contract commencing from the date of signing. • Investors may buy as many shares as they wish • Prize money is distributed back to investors dependent on the amount of shares they own & the total number of shares Kerrod Gray has invested in him. • Private shareholders will receive an 80/20 split of their portion of the prize money until the original investment is repaid. • Once the private shareholder has made 100% of their original investment back they will receive 20% of their portion of prize money for the rest of the contracted years. • Corporate shareholders receive an 80/20 split of their portion of the prize money until the original investment is repaid. Please note: • ROI percentage of prize money will be transferred to the stipulated account within a week of the money being received into my account. • ROI applies to tournament prize money only and excludes off course earnings. 7 PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP BRONZE SILVER 1 - 9 SHARES 10 - 19 SHARES Recognition on players website www.kggolf.com Logo placement and recognition on players website www.kggolf.com Weekly updates from my website blog which will include my schedule, results, and a personal insight into my lifestyle as a Actively assist with promoting your company’s professional golfer. products/services Availability to play social rounds of golf with you and your associates (including on course tuition) Tickets to any events that I may be playing Weekly updates from my website blog which will include my schedule, results, and a personal insight into my lifestyle as a professional golfer. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES 8 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP GOLD PLATINUM 20 - 39 SHARES 40 + SHARES Logo placement and recognition on players website Logo placement and recognition on players website www.kggolf.com www.kggolf.com Company logo placement on sleeve of golf shirt Company logo placement on right hand breast of golf shirt Company logo placement on golf bag Actively assist with promoting your company’s products/services Actively assist with promoting your company’s products/services Availability to play social rounds of golf with you and your associates (including on course tuition) Player availability for 2 corporate golf days Tickets to any events that I may be playing Availability to play social rounds of golf with you and your associates (including on course tuition) Weekly updates from my website blog which will include my Tickets to any events that I may be playing schedule, results, and a personal insight into my lifestyle as a professional golfer. Weekly updates from my website blog which will include my schedule, results, and a personal insight into my lifestyle as a professional golfer. Thank you very much for taking the time to read the content supplied in this proposal and I ask that you please consider this opportunity. I understand funding an athlete for any sum of money is a big commitment, however any and all contribution towards the investment goal goes a long way to realizing my dream and is greatly appreciated. If this is not something that you would be interested in I ask you to please pass this on to one of your contacts, or to a company who might be interested in corporate sponsorship. Once again, I appreciate your time and consideration. Kind Regards, Kerrod Gray 9 10 APPENDICES A. EXAMPLE OF PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION B. EXPENSE ITEMS C. SCHEDULE OF TOUR SCHOOLS D. DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS E. CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS 11 APPENDIX A – EXAMPLE OF PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION SCENARIO 1 One (1) share invested ($1,000) in Kerrod Gray who has a total of 100 shares invested.