27127 CALLE ARROYO, SUITE 1910

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675

TEL (949) 388-9269

FAX (949) 388-9272

www.dpfg.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DPFG MANAGING PRINCIPAL, RICK ROSENBERG TO LEAD A PANEL DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AT THE ULI OF AUSTIN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (March 12, 2012) Texas Managing Principal Rick Rosenberg will be a featured panelist at the ULI of Austin’s Residential Development of 2012 on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The event will focus on the recovery of the residential housing market, current market activity and the demand for public financing vehicles as developers continue to shift away from traditional sources of financing for development projects. ULI’s Residential Conference is the premier annual event for real estate industry professionals throughout Central Texas. The Urban Land Institute provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI is an independent global nonprofit supported by members representing the entire spectrum of real estate development and land use disciplines. About DPFG, Inc. Development Planning & Financing Group, Inc. (DPFG) is a diversified national real estate consulting firm that delivers a multitude of service lines to a variety of business lines and industries. Combining unparalleled industry experience, the company is committed to assisting clients across the country with their unique needs by providing them with comprehensive, value-added solutions and professional, personal service. The company collaborates with clients to assist them in reducing project costs, mitigating risks, enhancing value and increasing project profitability. For more information on DPFG services please visit www.dpfg.com

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27127 CALLE ARROYO, SUITE 1910

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675

TEL (949) 388-9269

FAX (949) 388-9272

www.dpfg.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DPFG RELEASES THE FALL 2011 EDITION OF THE DPFG REPORT E-NEWSLETTER In an ongoing effort to keep you up to date on the latest seasonal and educational topics that matter most to the real estate industry, DPFG has distributed the Fall 2011 Edition of the DPFG Report e-newsletter. The latest edition includes an in-depth look into the recent California Court of Appeals decision regarding prevailing wage from our firm's President & CEO, John Foreman; a discussion on the impact that local governments are having on the entitlement and development timeline; an overview of the current state of the capital markets; and a status report of big box retail. We invite you to pass on the newsletter to your co-workers and any other colleagues that could benefit from reading the Report. We also hope you take a moment or two to provide any feedback that you have on the Report and share your thoughts on what topics you would like to see covered in the next edition. To request a copy of The DPFG Report please email steven.caruso@dpfg.com. About DPFG, Inc. Development Planning & Financing Group, Inc. (DPFG) is a diversified national real estate consulting firm that delivers a multitude of service lines to a variety of business lines and industries. Combining unparalleled industry experience, the company is committed to assisting clients across the country with their unique needs by providing them with comprehensive, value-added solutions and professional, personal service. The company collaborates with clients to assist them in reducing project costs, mitigating risks, enhancing value and increasing project profitability. For more information on DPFG services please visit www.dpfg.com

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27127 CALLE ARROYO, SUITE 1910

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675

TEL (949) 388-9269

FAX (949) 388-9272

www.dpfg.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DPFG RECOGNIZED AS A TOP CONSULTING FIRM IN THE ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL’S BOOK OF LISTS SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (June 18, 2011) We are pleased to announce our placement in the Orange County California Business Journal’s Book of Lists for 2011. “It is a tremendous honor and privilege to receive this recognition from the Orange County Business Journal. I am especially pleased to share this recognition with the entire staff at DPFG, and would like to say thank you to our clients for their continued loyalty, business and support” said John Foreman, President & CEO of DPFG. The Book of Lists, published annually by the Orange County Business Journal, provides readers with a report on top Orange County businesses in more than 61 industry categories and market segments. This marks the third consecutive year that DPFG has been named to the top 25 list. About DPFG, Inc. Development Planning & Financing Group, Inc. (DPFG) is a diversified national real estate consulting firm that delivers a multitude of service lines to a variety of business lines and industries. Combining unparalleled industry experience, the company is committed to assisting clients across the country with their unique needs by providing them with comprehensive, value-added solutions and professional, personal service. The company collaborates with clients to assist them in reducing project costs, mitigating risks, enhancing value and increasing project profitability. For more information on DPFG services please visit www.dpfg.com

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27127 CALLE ARROYO, SUITE 1910

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675

TEL (949) 388-9269

FAX (949) 388-9272

www.dpfg.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DPFG OPENS NEW OFFICE IN RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NORTH CAROLINA SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (July 14, 2011) Development Planning & Financing Group, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of our newest office in Research Triangle, North Carolina. The opening of the North Carolina office will serve as an essential, regional location from which DPFG can best serve our clients and will allow us to continue to increase our presence in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region of the United States. The new office will be managed by Lucy Gallo. In this capacity, Lucy will provide fiscal and economic impact analysis, real estate market analysis, cost/benefit modeling and public infrastructure finance (impact fees, tax increment financing, and special assessment districts) advisory services for urban development, redevelopment and comprehensive planning projects. With significant experience in community revitalization initiatives, Lucy has acted as a lead fiscal consultant for numerous large-scale economic development and public/private partnership engagements throughout the Southeast. "We at the firm are very pleased that Lucy has decided to join DPFG", says John Foreman, President and CEO of DPFG, Inc., "Lucy's stellar resume, experience, and analytical capabilities with regard to a wide variety of development types will allow DPFG to continue to provide innovative real world solutions to the challenges that the development community faces in today's difficult market." About DPFG, Inc. Development Planning & Financing Group, Inc. (DPFG) is a diversified national real estate consulting firm that delivers a multitude of service lines to a variety of business lines and industries. Combining unparalleled industry experience, the company is committed to assisting clients across the country with their unique needs by providing them with comprehensive, value-added solutions and professional, personal service. The company collaborates with clients to assist them in reducing project costs, mitigating risks, enhancing value and increasing project profitability. For more information on DPFG services please visit www.dpfg.com

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27127 CALLE ARROYO

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675

TEL (888) 666-1907

FAX (949) 288-6502

www.axisbas.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AXIS COMPLETES MASTER LEASE ON PORTFOLIO OF CHEVRON/VALERO CONVENIENCE STORES IN TUCSON, ARIZONA SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (June 30, 2011) AXIS Business Advisory Services, LLC (“AXIS”), acting as exclusive financial advisor to Loma Catalina, LLC (dba - Catalina Mart) is pleased to announce the successful Master Lease Agreement with Western Refining Southwest, Inc. and Supply Agreements with Chevron USA, Inc. and Valero Energy Corporation for 17 Catalina Mart gas stations and convenience stores located in Tucson, Arizona. “We’re pleased to have been the lead financial advisor for this transaction, which took the collective efforts of all the participants. Chevron USA, Inc., Valero Energy Corporation and McDonald's Corporation were all extremely helpful in assisting with a complex structure, said Marc Berger, Co-Managing Director for AXIS and lead principal for this transaction, “I believe that our depth of experience in the gas station and retail market segment across multiple other successful transactions speaks directly to our ability to create ideas and implement solutions that work together to maximize the value for all stakeholders." About AXIS Business Advisory Services, LLC AXIS consultants specialize in providing advisory, restructuring, financing, special servicer and merger & acquisition consulting services. The firm members have extensive experience in numerous industries with an unprecedented track record of success. AXIS prides itself on developing ideas and solutions that maximize value and minimize loss during the course of its client engagements. AXIS is a national advisory firm with resources in key geographic markets. AXIS has the ability to react quickly to client demands. Senior management at AXIS is committed to providing direction and delivering results for all our clients. To learn more about AXIS Business Advisory Services, LLC please visit www.axisbas.com.

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