Highwoods Properties, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a publicly traded (NYSE:HIW) real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and a member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index. The Company is a fully-integrated office REIT that owns, develops, acquires, leases and manages properties primarily in the best business districts (BBDs) of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa. Highwoods is driven by a culture that honors integrity, fosters hard work, rewards creativity and builds team spirit. We are excited about our future and are confident that our Strategic Plan provides the best framework for the long-term future growth and stability of our Company. For more information about Highwoods Properties, please visit our website at www.highwoods.com.

Founded in 1987 by Donna Preiss, The Preiss Company is an industry leader in the sales and development of investment properties. We are proud to be among the top ten owner-operators of off-campus housing in the nation and the largest woman-owned owner and operator of private student housing.

Kane Realty Corporation successfully employs smart growth principles to build places that improve the quality of life of our residents, neighbors, businesses, and visitors. National, regional and local industry groups and press publications have recognized Kane Realty Corporation as a leader in integrated mixed-use development and in-fill redevelopment. Our signature mixed-use property at North Hills (Raleigh, NC), the first true mixed-use property in the region, resulted in the emergence of Raleigh’s Midtown district. Through the meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of the property ranging from the initial design down to the landscaping, Kane properties offer residential, office, retail, hospitality and entertainment components that create irresistible places where people will want to live, work, shop, dine, play and stay.

Capital Associates is a full-service commercial real estate company, providing development, leasing and sales, property management, and consulting services for our own accounts, as well as third parties. While we are best known for our class “A” office and build-to-suit projects, we also develop medical office buildings, for-sale townhomes, rental apartments, and raw land for multi-use business parks and residential communities. We have developed over 3.7 million square feet of commercial and residential space, and we currently manage over 3.4 million square feet. Our success in leasing and tenant retention is second to none. Our experience, attention to detail, and dedication to putting our clients first are several reasons why premiere companies in our markets have selected us to serve their real estate needs.

GFD Management Inc. (“GFD”) is a commercial real estate firm offering institutional quality management throughout five states in the Southeast and Northeast. Our expertise includes management, leasing, and development of various sized shopping centers, as well as working with a range of investors, from individuals to institutions. Our management philosophy is to view each shopping center from an owner's long-term perspective.

Founded in 1969 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Rivercrest Realty Investors is a privately owned and operated commercial real estate company specializing in the acquisition, long-term ownership and management of shopping centers, office buildings, apartments and storage facilities throughout the United States. Since the company’s inception, Rivercrest has assembled a portfolio of high quality assets spanning the East and Gulf Coasts, as well as the Midwest. Our investment strategy focuses on acquiring quality real estate as well as creating value through first-rate management of those assets. We understand that every income producing property is a distinct small business and will perform best when intensively managed by its proprietor. As a result, we eschew third-party management, and focus all of our attention on our own assets. The reward for managing every property we acquire ourselves has been consistent investment returns and steady property appreciation, an approach that has been validated by decades of success in all economic seasons.

Based on the foundations of Teamwork, Results and Integrity; Tri Properties has played a significant role in the Triangle metro area real estate marketplace since 1991 and participates in all facets of commercial real estate including acquisitions/dispositions, development/project management, brokerage, property management, and consulting. The firm offers a wealth of real estate experience and extensive knowledge about the Triangle market to a broad spectrum of institutional, private and corporate clients.

DHIC is the Research Triangle’s market leader in affordable housing development, maintaining an emphasis on innovation, quality, attractive design, resident services & green features at our properties. We provide the following services to ensure our communities are diverse, economically vibrant, & affordable: development of rental apartments for people with limited incomes; homeownership counseling, education & downpayment assistance; construction of affordable homes for sale; & community services that promote healthy neighborhoods, youth development, resident leadership, & self-sufficiency. We have received numerous design, community service, & management recognitions over the years, & are consistently rated as an “Exemplary” member of the NeighborWorks® America national network of non-profit community developers. We are also a member of the Housing Partnership Network.

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Dominion Realty Partners (DRP) is a full-service real estate organization providing development, management, leasing, acquisition and investment services. Collectively, the DRP team of professionals brings more than five decades of real estate experience in delivering high quality, environmentally friendly commercial and residential real estate projects throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. Our core business is focused in three main categories: DEVELOPMENT The DRP team offers a broad spectrum of experience when it comes to development services including site selection, due diligence, entitlement, incentive, marketing, design and construction management and financial services. Throughout the development process we are focused on the end result: a high-quality, high-value asset with eco-friendly design principles. ACQUISITIONS Dominion Realty Partners Acquisitions Division offers the unique ability to be flexible when it comes to investing in real estate. Unlike many larger institutional funds, DRP is not constrained by certain requirements when it comes to transaction size, holding period, asset class, etc… We offer the ability to utilize various financial and legal structures to cater to both individual investors and private capital sources. MANAGEMENT In order to realize the maximum asset value for both third-party owners and the Dominion portfolio, the management team provides experienced property management, leasing and sales services for its assets. The professionalism and efficiency gained through decades of experience have cultivated numerous owner and tenant relationships. Such experience also includes professional and competent accounting, finance and treasury services and practices tailored to each owners’ requirements.

APG Advisors is an independent commercial real estate service company in North Carolina, with a storied 33-year history of excellence dating back to 1987. The firm specializes in Advisory Services, (Office, Land, Retail, Industrial, Multi-Family and Investment), Property Management and Consulting. Since its founding, APG Advisors has built a reputation for honesty, integrity and community service. Founded by veteran commercial real estate advisor, Jim Anthony, its mission is to build people and places through institutional expertise and agile client services.