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Page 1: ACG  EB-5 Direct Investment Presentation

USA Investments and ImmigrationMarch 2013

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Investments in the USA USA is a stable economy with a sound legal system and

ownership rights that do not depend on investor’s nationality and citizenship;

Investments in the USA have a high level of liquidity and profitability: Commercial real estate: 8 – 12% annual return Direct investments: 15 – 35% annual return

Possibility to obtain permanent residence in the USA (green card) and citizenship;

Real estate prices and multiples for business valuation are at their record lows due to the economic crisis.

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ACG Services Suite Identification and assistance in the purchase of real estate

with existing 5-20 years leases and average annual returns of 8-12%;

Identification and assistance in acquiring existing businesses with a successful track record and average annual returns of 12-30%+;

We conduct thorough analysis, market research, due diligence, negotiations, deal structuring and other transaction related tasks;

We actively manage the acquired asset post-acquisition and our compensation is directly tied to its profitability.

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Obtaining the Green Card Investor needs to invest at least $500 thousand in a rural

area or an area with high unemployment; or a minimum of $1 million otherwise;

The new business must create at least 10 new American jobs and sustain them for 2 years;

Upon submitting relevant immigration documents, investor and his/her family must undergo an income source verification and a criminal background check;

Obtaining green card is not mandatory – many clients invest in to the USA predominantly to diversify and preserve their capital.

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Process and Timing2

weeks

• Deposit payment• Company registration

8 weeks

• Choosing business, purchase offer and negotiations• Closing the deal

4 weeks

• Submitting EB-5 visa application• Interview at the US consulate or embassy

6 months

• Obtaining temporary “green card” for 2 years• Application for permanent “green card”

2 years

• Obtaining permanent “green card”• Application for the US citizenship

3 years

9 months

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EB-5 Direct Investment Vs. Regional Center

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Business Control Regional Center

Investor has NO control whatsoever;

Direct Investment Investor has 100% control; Investor retains final decision making power; Investor can hire/fire management.

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Greater Number of Options Regional Centers are focused on a very

limited number of industries; Majority of the projects are commercial real

estate development;

Direct Investment allows the investor to invest in any industry he/she wants.

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Involvement Level Regional center

Investor has NO choice;Passive role;

Direct Investment Investor has a choice;

Passive role; Active role; Hybrid role.

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Transparency Regional center

Investor depends on third parties to access information about his or her investment;

Reported transparency and misrepresentation issues.

Direct Investment Investor has full direct access to all

information related to his or her investment.

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Liquidity Regional center

Selling shares in a RC project is very difficult;Given low returns shares often need to be

sold at a discount.

Direct InvestmentA profitable business can be sold relatively

easily and often for a profit at the time of exit.

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Tangible Asset Regional Center

Investor owns a minority shareholder interest (typically less than 1%) in a large project with other competing interests;

Shares may not convey ownership of underlying asset;

Direct Investment No confusion; Investor owns the business free and clear.

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Global Business Diversification Direct Investment

Investor has option of expanding the business in their home country;

Example: If the investor has a trucking company at their home country, they can establish a subsidiary trucking company in the U.S. and qualify for the EB-5 green card at the same time.

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Higher Returns Regional Center returns range from 0%

to 1.5% annually;

Direct Investment returns range from 12% to 30%.

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Reduced Risk Advantaged of Direct Investment

Longstanding track record; Cash flow from day 1; Easy to demonstrate job creation;Easy to assure required job creation; No leverage (no collateral pledged

to a 3rd party); 100% transparency.Perfect alignment of stakeholder’s interest

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Direct Vs. Regional Center Summary TableMetrics Direct Investment Regional Center

Business Control 100% control No control

Number of Options Virtually unlimited Very limited

Involvement Level Passive/Active/Hybrid (options)

Passive only (no options)

Transparency Full Limited

Liquidity Liquid Illiquid

Tangible AssetFree and clear ownership of business

Minority shareholder

Business Expansion Optional Not an option

Returns 12% to 30% 0% to 1.5%

Risk Low High

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Service Fees Brokerage fee

2-6% - from the acquisition price of the property/business; Final commission depends on the purchase price;

Asset management Investor get first 3.5%, ACG get next 2%; ACG and Investor share profit above 5.5%; If asset is not profitable then ACG gets $0 or 0%; So we are interested to maximize profits of the asset managed; At any time, Investor can terminate the management agreement

and either engage another professional management firm or manage the business by himself/herself;

3rd Party legal immigration services One-time fee of $15,000 to $20,000.

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Aginsky Consulting Group Company Profile

13 years of successful track record of international investments, M&A, and business development;

Broker licenses to sell properties and businesses in various states such as Florida, California, Oregon, and Washington;

Experienced professionals with MBA from top US universities (Harvard, Columbia, Vanderbilt, Thunderbird, etc.);

Multilingual staff fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, Hindi, Chinese and French;

In spotlight of leading international media;

Global presence, with satellite offices on the West and East coasts of the USA.

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Example of Sold Property Gym 24 Hour Fitness

(Vancouver, Washington)

Investment size: $9,920,000

CAP (profitability): 8.57%

Net Operating Income: $850,500

Construction date: 2008

Area: 1,44 hectares

Lease area: 4181 square meters

Parking: 203 parking slots

LEASE INFO

Lessee: 24 Hour Fitness Lease guarantor: 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. Lease duration: 15 years Lease rate increase: 10% every 5 years Lease termination date: August, 2023 Lease type: NNN

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Example of Sold Business Commercial janitorial

services company

Investment size: $1,500,000

Profitability: 27%

Net Operating Income: $400,000

Stable, predictable income flow (more than 98% of business comes from contract clients);

Labor-intensive (easy to create 10 new jobs to satisfy USCIS requirements for EB-5 visa and to obtain “green card”);

High margin/low overhead business;

Low degree of technical expertise, making it ideal for an owner-operator.

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ContactsAlexander AginskyManaging DirectorAginsky Consulting Group

[email protected] cell. (Russia): +7-965-121-9945cell. (USA): +1-206-356-8777office: +1-503-546-4049 ext. 100 (USA)

www.aginskyconsulting.com

411 NW Park Ave., Suite 402

Portland, OR 97209