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Jay Paul Company

Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 3620, San Francisco CA 94111

Our philosophy is simple. Buildings of superior quality and sustainable architectural design managed by pro-active professionals command higher rents, attract better tenants and generate greater value for our investment and development partners.

Jay Paul Company is a privately held, opportunity-driven real estate firm based in San Francisco, CA. Founded in 1975, we concentrate on the acquisition, development, and management of prime commercial properties throughout California. By blending the skills and expertise of our talented management team, Jay Paul Company developments consistently generate attractive returns for our investment and development partners. With a specific focus on creating best-in-class projects for leading technology firms, Jay Paul Company has successfully developed over eight million square feet of institutional quality space with an additional six million square feet in our active development pipeline.

Core Strategy / Realizing Opportunity

Agile Execution through Active Principal Involvement

Jay Paul Company concentrates on the identification and creation of unique opportunities in dynamic markets with strong demand and significant development constraints. Our key decision makers take an active, hands-on approach throughout the investment, development, and management process and can respond quickly and decisively in a rapidly changing and competitive marketplace.

Proven Development Approach Leveraging Established Relationships

Through long term alliances with highly experienced, well-capitalized contractors, architects and consultants, we effectively leverage collective expertise early in the development process when the main drivers of cost, strategy, scope and schedule are most easily influenced. Our established development approach consistently results in well-designed, and cost effective projects delivered on-time and within budget.

Substantial Capital Raising Capability

The Company has a demonstrated ability to attract the institutional capital required for large scale projects. Since 2000, we have closed more than $2.5 billion in debt and equity financings with a breadth of sources including Bank of America, Credit Suisse First Boston, EuroHypo, JP Morgan Chase, MetLife, Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual Life, Walton Street Capital and Wells Fargo.

Focus on Smart, Sustainable Development

Jay Paul Company is at the forefront of green, sustainable development with over five million square feet of LEED certified Gold office space and a commitment to energy conservation and sustainable management practices throughout our portfolio.

Exceptionally Designed and Managed Institutional Quality Assets

Every Jay Paul Company project has been developed with an emphasis on design excellence and best-in-class construction. Consistent and proven management practices keep our projects attractive and competitive and drive asset value. The quality of our portfolio speaks for itself as Jay Paul Company projects repeatedly attract and retain the most successful companies and command premium values for our investors.

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