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The Financial Partner You Can Rely On Have a great idea you want to bring to market? Looking for a new challenge? Want to expand your business? Whatever the reason, come to us before you start and find out what we can offer. OPEC Funds provides international finance with traditional GUARANTEED LOWEST INTEREST RATES to support the growth of a variety of multinational corporations, as well as institutional, public sector and government-backed projects. OPEC Funds is the leading global financial services firm utilizing the unlimited funds from more than 100,000 investors/partners, such as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) investment managers, Hedge Funds investment managers, Fortune 1000 Companies, world's TOP 1000 BANKS and world's AAA rated Insurance Companies to assist the financial needs of our established and future clients. The combined assets of our investors/partners are more than US$10 trillion and growing. One Size Does Not Fit All Understanding "all the moving pieces" of your Timberland and Forestry business and getting creative with the enormous resources of OPEC Funds - two reasons our customers grow with us. Timberland and Forestry businesses have complex financial needs, and OPEC Funds delivers innovative financial products, with GUARANTEED LOWEST INTEREST RATES, services and systems to help simplify and meet those needs. We have over a century of experience structuring and closing transactions in the Timberland and Forestry business and pulp and paper sectors. We understand the laws, relationships and ownership structures that define multi-unit branded business. We know how to provide innovative financing solutions supported by in-house resources with experience in analyzing, structuring and closing complex transactions. Solutions for Your Timberland Business OPEC Funds provides core floating rate debt ranging from 75% to 95% loan-to-value (LTV) for existing timberland properties around the world. Specifically, OPEC Funds provides financing for the acquisition timberland. On a more limited basis, we may look at refinancing and development opportunities. Loans are structured to meet your needs. For example, fully amortizing senior term loans from US$5,000,000 up to NO LIMIT with up to 30-year maturities can generally provide up to 90% of the value timber and timberland in an acquisition if at least 50% of the loan balance is secured by land or wood products. Sale-leaseback financing can be structured as triple net long-term leases with modest flexibility for rental adjustments and purchase options. General Terms Interest Rate: As Low As LIBOR Plus ¾% Loan Fee: NON Amortization: Negotiable Loan To Value: 70% to 95% on existing timberlands Exit Fee: NON A Dedicated Partner Your OPEC Funds Relationship Manager will learn about your Timberland and Forestry business and work with you to manage your future as well as your finances. Our Relationship Managers are committed, accessible and responsive to the needs of commercial businesses like yours. Obtaining Financing and Capital Finding the right financing and capital is key to the growth of many commercial businesses. When your business needs funding, OPEC Funds has experts to help determine the most appropriate solutions based on your needs with GUARANTEED LOWEST INTEREST RATES. Financial Solutions You can locate the solution that best fits your needs starting with the following parameters. Type of Financing : Do you already know what kind of the financing your Timberland and Forestry business needs? If so, your Account Executive will provide you the types of financial solutions we offer at OPEC Funds Use of Proceeds: Are you seeking financing to satisfy a specific need? At OPEC Funds, we offer a variety of financial solutions. Your Account Executive can provide you the solutions based upon how you plan to use the financing we offer. Deal Size : Do you know how much money you need to finance your Timberland and Forestry business? If so, your Account Executive will explain you the solutions we offer based on the amount of the financing you need with GUARANTEED LOWEST INTEREST RATES. Industry : Are you seeking financing for a specific timberland? your Account Executive will explain you to view the timber and forestry industries in which we currently specialize. Location : Do you need financing in a specific location? OPEC Funds offers financing in more than 150 countries and territories around the world. Highlights NO UPFRONT FEES No accrued interest until project is complete No principle payments due until project is completed GUARANTEED LOWEST INTEREST RATES No ownership / equity ownership by lenders OPEC Capital Group can accommodate large funding projects of any dollar value Single source financing Flexible payment terms No hidden application, processing, or disbursement fees Up to 100% Financing Financing From US$5 million up to NO LIMIT

Unlimited Funds Are Available from OPEC Investment Manages Our Business Loan Your Road To Success Financing Every Feasible Timber, Timberland and Forestry Project Fast Loan Approval Interest Rates? As Low As LIBOR Plus ¾% Multi-Currency Lending Programs At Your Service Around The World, Around The Clock

Our Power Powered by more than 100,000 investors/partners, such as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) investment managers, Hedge Funds investment managers, Fortune 1000 Companies, world's AAA rated Insurance Companies and world's Top 1000 Banks and more than US$10 trillion in combined assets it's not surprising that OPEC Funds has grown into the world's leading lender for business and commercial projects. These relationships, enable OPEC Funds to handle the loan requests from US$5,000,000 up to NO LIMIT with traditional GUARANTEED LOWEST INTEREST RATES and plenty of options for flexible loan structures. Missions and Operations An exposition on the missions and operations of OPEC Funds is beyond the scope of this web-site. However, a discussion of international project financing would not be complete without some mention of the missions of OPEC Funds and its 3,500 affiliated brokers in more than 150 countries and territories, together known as the OPEC Financial Group. Our resources, investing experience and culture put us in a unique position to help our clients. We are small enough to be responsive, innovative and flexible, yet we have access to the extensive resources of the world's most respected lending institutions.

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We trust that we have clarified the intriguing world of OPEC Funds World-Wide Timberland and Forestry Financing Programs. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have, relating to this opportunity and provide you with the additional details regarding any of our devoted services. Please click here to explain us the full particulars of your situation and what you wish to accomplish. We will review your situation VERY CAREFULLY and offer to you a custom fitted solution. 95% of the time the solution will be simple to understand and 100% of the time it will be the least expensive alternative. If you would like to obtain further details surrounding our World-Wide Timberland and Forestry Financing Programs or wish to discuss any matter in complete confidence, please click here to contact: Mr. Robert W. Williams Ph.D. Vice President OPEC Funds World-Wide Timberland and Forestry Financing Division

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