Corporate Overview

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1 Corporate Overview

2 about us db symmetry was formed as a UK joint venture through the purchase of a 60% holding in Barwood Developments Limited by clients advised by Delancey; a specialist real estate investment, development and advisory company. The investing evergreen fund with committed equity in excess of 1 billion has current total assets under management in excess of 3.7 billion (30th June 2014). The remaining 40% shareholding is controlled by the former Barwood management team. Our experienced development team has been involved in some of the most dynamic and successful speculative and occupier led development schemes throughout the United Kingdom. With an existing portfolio of both ready to go consented land and a significant strategic land bank, we have the expertise, the sites and the in-house funding to deliver high quality buildings for our customers. Created in 1996 the business has evolved to become one of the leading independent privately owned commercial property development companies in the United Kingdom. we have the track record, the sites & the in-house funding to deliver high quality buildings for our customers

3 strategic land We have recognised over the years that a good quality pipeline of consented land our raw material is vital to the longevity of our business. The company has an existing portfolio comprising over 1,500 acres of strategic land with an expected development value of over 2 billion which is anticipated to receive planning consent for over 30 million sq ft of primarily logistics property over the next four years. The portfolio is well located, concentrated around the main motorway arteries of the UK and primarily around the Golden Triangle of the M1 and M40. Paramount to the success of our land bank is the quality of the relationships which we have been able to develop with our landowner partners and local authorities, who have learned that they can trust that we will do what we say we will, and that we do it in both a transparent and straightforward manner. 1,500 acres 2 billion 30 million sq ft db symmetry identifies, secures and promotes land with the potential for added value through the planning process. We combine a strategic hands-on planning approach with commercial insights firmly focused on value, deliverability and location. We produce commercial solutions which enable all parties to achieve appropriate returns within realistic timescales. On the following page are two examples of strategic land projects.

4 strategic land: case studies symmetry park, Lutterworth 217 acres up to 3,000,000 sq ft Situated at the heart of the Golden Triangle, adjacent to Europe s premier logistics park and alongside the A5, the site provides prominence for occupiers and excellent transport links to the national motorway and trunk road network. The site is being promoted through Harborough District Council s Local Plan process, in response to current market need and demand for additional logistics development. The land is secured by way of an option agreement from two local farmers. Indicative Master Plan 171, , , , , , , , , ,000 Google Earth The Landowners were looking for a new partner. db symmetry swiftly appreciated the commercial objectives of the Landowners, and having agreed terms in a straightforward manner have performed exactly as it said it would. Their approach throughout has been refreshing and their focus and commitment to the ultimate objective is unwavering. James Harrison, Director, Burbage Realty

5 symmetry park, Kettering 136 acres up to 2,200,000 sq ft Extending to a total of 136 acres, symmetry park, Kettering has the capacity to deliver up to 2,200,000 sq ft of logistics floorspace. Situated directly alongside the A14 Trans-European freight route at Junction 9, the site provides prominence for occupiers and excellent transport links to the national motorway and a trunk road network. The site is being promoted through the North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit Core Strategy, in response to current market need and demand, and was included and identified as an employment allocation in the Submission Draft Document that was subject to Examination in Public in November The land is held under option agreements with a local farmer and Northamptonshire County Council. Indicative Master Plan 417, , , , , , ,000 Google Earth our proven track record and approach is based on: Anticipating planning and investment trends, while having regard to established planning frameworks Strategic analysis of the correct planning strategy and key political factors for each site from acquisition through to disposal Careful preparation, employing professional teams of the highest quality, thoughtfully chosen to be right for each individual project Establishing collaborative working relationships with local planning authorities Ongoing engagement and public consultation with local communities Promoting development opportunities through the development plan process Submission of high quality planning applications supported by a comprehensive, robust planning analysis covering all appropriate policy, design, environmental and sustainability issues

6 we deliver energy efficient buildings that exceed expectations...

7 development & sustainability db symmetry deliver commercial property development solutions, including industrial warehouses, offices and retail units throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. We can provide bespoke buildings in a range of individual unit sizes, and have provided over 9 million sq ft of high quality industrial warehousing for a range of occupiers. We are used to working closely with our occupier clients to deliver buildings which exceed their expectations. Occupiers we have worked with include; We recognise the essential role of the built environment in delivering sustainable development; we understand and embrace the need to have a positive impact on the environment. We therefore adopt a holistic approach to creating energy efficient buildings, sensitive to the climate and environment. We believe that the approach to sustainable development must be tailored for every project to meet the needs of the client and the requirements of the project stakeholders. The requirements for our new headquarters were both complex and detailed to match our position at the forefront of new technology and innovation in the motorsport and aviation industries. db symmetry and their team quickly immersed themselves in and understood what we were trying to achieve, and then translated that into a building solution. They were then able to deliver within a very tight timescale. David Richards, Chairman, Prodrive

8 our team Northampton Office Richard Bowen Managing Director +44 (1604) Henry Chapman Director +44 (1604) Christian Matthews Director +44 (1604) Jonathan Dawes Planning Director +44 (1604) Tom Leeming Associate Development Director +44 (1604) Tim Webster Development Surveyor +44 (1604) Manchester Office Andrew Dickman Director +44 (161) Simon Dixon Associate Development Director +44 (161) Freddie Oakey Development Surveyor +44 (161) Nathalie McCann Development Surveyor +44 (161) Northampton Office Grange Park Court, Roman Way, Northampton, NN4 5EA T +44 (1604) Manchester Office 5th Floor, Old Bank Chambers, 2 Old Bank Street, St Anns Square, Manchester, M2 7PW T +44 (161)