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Credit Investing Archon offers a wide range of financial products and services, backed by its world-class real estate expertise and outstanding financial resources. In real estate, full service commercial mortgage lending is offered through Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital, L.P.. Mezzanine financing and preferred equity for real estate is available through Archon Capital, a $1.25 billion, off-balance sheet fund and Senior Mezzanine Ventures, a $350 million, on-balance sheet investment account for lower yielding mezzanine debt. For middle market companies across many industries, Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group acts as principal credit investor by providing corporate loans to fund activities such as buyouts, recapitalizations, expansions, restructurings and exits.

Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group (GSSLG) - GSSLG is focused on providing simple and certain solutions to middle-market borrowers and financial sponsors on a national basis. Acting as a principal credit investor, we seek to hold sizeable positions and play a leadership role in its credits.

Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital, L.P. - Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital, L.P. is a full-service commercial mortgage lender, offering clients the most responsive service and the most competitive source of capital. A wholly owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital, L.P. brings together the financial sophistication of one of the world's leading investment banks and the local real estate knowledge of one of the preeminent real estate players in North America.

Archon Capital - Archon Capital, L.P. is a real estate mezzanine finance company sponsored by the Whitehall Street Real Estate Funds, Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company, and Archon Group. Staffed by senior real estate executives from each of its sponsors, Archon Capital uses the capital strength and proven execution of its sponsors to create flexible transaction structures tailored to borrower needs and has become among the leading providers of high yield financing to institutional owners of commercial property throughout the United States. Archon Capital has available to it committed capital of $1.25 billion for mezzanine debt or preferred equity investments in well-sponsored transactions involving single properties, portfolios, and real estate operating companies. Archon Capital targets transactions with meaningful sponsor equity to ensure an alignment of interests between the sponsors and Archon Capital.

	Real Estate Acquisitions & Due Diligence Asset Management Development Group Loan Management Marketing & Contract Management Archon Services Accounting & Tax Environmental & Structural Analysis Human Resources Information Technology Investment Mgmt. & Reporting Legal Loan Servicing Risk Management

	An investor's return starts with well-valued asset purchase prices and terms. We have made it our business to become experts at performing due diligence functions and assessing the underlying value of real estate assets wide ranging in size and product type. Archon's regional offices provide national coverage for asset management. This presence improves market knowledge and contacts, enabling us to better manage broadly dispersed portfolio assets. The development group was established in 1994 to oversee the value enhancement/redevelopment of under-utilized assets located in attractive markets. This department provides both development and construction services through a specialized team with extensive experience in all real estate product types. Working closely with the real estate group, the marketing department identifies the optimal sales strategy for each asset and oversee all facets of the marketing process. Contract Administration ensures standardization across property management contracts and other agreements, oversees the real estate tax assessment appeals process on all assets, and maintains an exclusive database on diverse asset management topics. With approximately $3.5 billion in loans under management, the loan management group has extensive experience in the investment recovery process. Our solid understanding of underlying real estate collateral value means we can conduct our own prompt, revealing valuations. Archon's accounting group provides financial and tax reporting to portfolio owners and lenders, services senior debt, and monitors compliance with debt instrument terms. This group monitors environmental and structural compliance on assets under management, analyzes risks on potential new investments, and facilitates review by lenders and rating agencies. Archon has aligned with five national contractors, significantly reducing the costs of environmental and engineering reviews. Archon's offices are connected via a wide area network with access to state-of-the-art computer systems, providing real time communication and information flow. It is the policy of Archon Group L.P.’s (“Archon”) Legal Department to ensure that all legal services are performed with the highest integrity and in accordance with the finest ethical standards of the legal profession. The loan servicing department is a full-service commercial servicer utilizing the McCracken Strategy system. Using a uniquely owner-focused management style, the ARM team have zeroed in on national recognition, building a group of committed employees, enhancing systems and streamlining of internal processes. Archon's risk management group manages the purchase and administration of all portfolio insurance programs, compiles reporting to brokers and underwriters for billing purposes, monitors all borrowers insurance and forced place coverage, coordinates reporting and monitoring of all claims, and maintains a loss history log on all claims activity. While the real estate management group deals with the day-to-day performance of individual assets, the portfolio management team focuses on maximizing the potential of the overall portfolios. Archon offers a state of the art ORACLE HR Information System that provides HR professionals, executives and line managers with a comprehensive set of solutions designed to help compaines optimize their investment in their human capital.