DLH Master Land Holding, LLC

About The Allen Group
The Allen Group, based in Dallas, Texas, is a privately held commercial real estate firm specializing in the development of premier industrial, office, retail and mixed-use properties throughout the United States, including the Dallas Logistics Hub.

Allen Capital Partners, LLC (ACP)
Allen Capital Partners, LLC the parent of DLH Master Land Holding, LLC, is a commercial real estate company.  Three entities were merged directly or indirectly into ACP.

DLH Master Land Holding LLC (DLH)
DLH Master Land Holding, LLC is the newly formed company which comprises the 65 merged holdings within the Dallas Logistics Hub.

About the Dallas Logistics Hub
The Dallas Logistics Hub is the largest new inland port in North America.  This 6,000-acre master-planned industrial park for distribution, manufacturing, and office and retail developments will position Dallas as the number one trade exchange in the Southwest region serving as the primary gateway for the distribution of goods to major population centers in the Central and Eastern United States.

The property is adjacent to four major highway connectors (I-20, I-45, I-35 and proposed Loop 9), Union Pacific’s Dallas Intermodal Terminal, a potential BNSF intermodal facility, and a future air cargo facility at Lancaster Airport.  DLH has Triple Freeport designations and one third of the inland port has foreign trade zone status.
www.dallashub.com

Richard Allen
Chief Executive Officer, The Allen Group
Richard Allen, founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Allen Group, guides the Company’s strategic direction and oversees day-to-day operations for their major industrial developments throughout the United Sates.

Mr. Allen has been a lifelong entrepreneur developing new business enterprises for nearly 40 years.  He started his career with a family enterprise, Imperial Cup Corporation, which was sold in 1989 and is now the cup manufacturing division of International Paper.  He then founded his first wholly owned enterprise, The Allen Group (TAG), which developed office and industrial properties throughout the western United States.  These diverse operations were sold to Kilroy Realty (NYSE:KRC) in 1997 and Mr. Allen joined their Board of Directors as a member of the Executive Committee.

In 2001, Mr. Allen began to develop a new business focus on rail served industrial parks.  As a result of the success of the Company’s two major California industrial parks, ITTC and MS 99, he learned of the dynamic changes occurring in transportation and logistics.  In 2004 he began land assemblage for what has become the largest new logistics park in North America, the 6,000-acre Dallas Logistics Hub.  In 2006 the Company was selected by BNSF Railway as their development partner for the creation of Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC).  The LPKC partnership will create a new 1,000 acre logistics park anchored by a new BNSF intermodal facility to be built just outside of Kansas City, Kansas.

Mr. Allen is currently focused on the emerging opportunities in industrial development around rail and intermodal infrastructure.  He has become a frequent speaker on how emerging trends are changing the location and design of these new Inland Ports, and his Company has become a national leader in the emerging field of logistics park development.

Some of Mr. Allen’s local honors include:
• The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce “Visionary Award”,
• The Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce “Development of the Year”,
• The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce “Momentum Award” as “Workforce Catalyst”,
• The Black Contactors Association’s “New Comer of the Year”,
• The North Texas Council of Supply Chain Manager’s “Outstanding Commitment to Logistics” Award,
• The Dallas Business Journal’s “Best Deal Announced” and
• The DFW Minority Supplier Development Council’s “Those That Buy Us” Award.   .

Daniel J. McAuliffe
President, DHL Master Land Holding, LLC

Daniel J. McAuliffe joined The Allen Group in November 2005 to manage and oversee the Dallas Logistics Hub.

With more than 28 years of diversified commercial real estate expertise, including an extensive background in acquisition, disposition, land development, investment analysis, facility design and construction, operations and lease negotiations, Mr. McAuliffe has held long-term executive positions in real estate organizations such as Texas Industries, Inc., J.E. Robert Companies and the Brookhollow Corporation.

In 1998, Mr. McAuliffe led the design and creation of RailPort, a 1,700 acre, dual rail-served industrial development south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Dallas Business Journal named RailPort and the Target Corporation transaction the “Best New Industrial Development” of the year in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in 2001. Two years later the Texas Economic Development Council awarded the City of Midlothian “Community of the Year,” specifically for the RailPort development.

A native Texan, Mr. McAuliffe graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas, where he received a B.S. in Finance. He also is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) of the Realtors National Marketing Institute, as well as a licensed real estate broker in Texas.

Mr. McAuliffe resides in Dallas, Texas.

Dallas Logistics Hub Buildings Achieve Gold LEED Certification

Dallas-Based Real Estate Developer Receives Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council

DALLAS, Texas (Dec. 22, 2009) – The Allen Group, developers of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000-acre multi-modal logistics park in Southern Dallas County, announced today that its first speculative industrial buildings located at 4800 & 4900 Langdon Road in Dallas have been awarded LEED Gold Certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council, and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. The award cited The Allen Group for efficiency in energy use, lighting, water and material use as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies for two industrial buildings.

According to Richard Allen, CEO of The Allen Group, “By using less energy and water, LEED certified building save money for families, businesses and taxpayers. They reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community. We have the potential to construct 60 million square feet of space within the Dallas Logistics Hub. These buildings are the first steps toward the company’s goal of creating a truly green and sustainable industrial park standard.”

The team members responsible for the project include The Allen Group, MYCON General Contractors, 3i Construction, LLC, GSO Architects, Bjerke Management Solutions, and LEED Consultant, GGO Architects.

About the Dallas Logistics Hub
The Dallas Logistics Hub is the largest new inland port in North America, with 6,000 acres master-planned for distribution, manufacturing, office and retail developments. The DLH will position Dallas as the number one trade exchange in the Southwest region. The property is adjacent to four major highway connectors (I-20, I-45, I-35 and proposed Loop 9), Union Pacific’s Dallas Intermodal Terminal, a potential BNSF intermodal facility, and a future air cargo facility at Lancaster Airport. www.dallashub.com

About The Allen Group
The Allen Group is a privately held commercial real estate firm specializing in the development of premier industrial, office, retail and mixed-use properties throughout the United States. www.allengroup.com

About U.S. Green Building Council
The Washington, D.C.-based Council is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. With a community comprising 78 affiliates, more than 20,000 member organizations, and more than 100,000 LEED Accredited Professionals, USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to reach $60 billion by 2010.

About LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building certification system is the foremost program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings.www.usgbc.org

The Allen Group Welcomes German Consulate Delegation to the Dallas Logistics Hub

DALLAS, Texas, (Feb. 20, 2009) — The Allen Group will welcome the German Consulate and the German Transportation Delegation to the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000-acre multimodal logistics park in southern Dallas County, on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009.  The Delegation is visiting the United States on a fact-finding mission regarding transportation best practices in the States in hopes of partnering German and American companies on the potential development of a high-speed rail system with connectivity to logistics parks.

Richard S. Allen, Chief Executive Officer, along with Daniel J. McAuliffe, President and Leslie Jutzi, Director of Governmental Affairs; both from The Allen Group’s Texas Division, will officially welcome the delegation and provide an in-depth tour of the Union Pacific’s Dallas Intermodal Terminal; the multi-interstate highway system; Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) rail line system and Lancaster Airport’s air-cargo master-plan design, all which surround the DLH logistics park.

“We are honored that the German Consulate and the Transportation Delegation chose the City of Dallas and the Dallas Logistics Hub as part of their U.S. fact-finding mission,” said The Allen Group CEO Richard S. Allen. “Dallas has become one of the most recognized logistics centers in North America, because of its powerful highway, rail and air infrastructure; a true gateway center within the global supply-chain.”

Members of the Delegation included: Hon. Rainer Muenzel, Consul General of Germany; Dr. Ursula Gehring-Muenzel, Spouse of Consul General of Germany; Hon. William Hart, Honorary Consul of Germany in Dallas; Hon. Uwe Beckmeyer, Member of Parliament; Hon. Dirk Fischer, Member of Parliament; Hon. Norbert Koenigshofen, Member of Parliament; Hon. Patrick Doering, Member of Parliament; Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Bender, CEO Frankfurt Airport; Mr. Dieter Kaden, CEO DFS German Airtraffic Control and Mr. Hans Stang, Aviation Expert, Consultant to Boards of Lufthansa,

Arriving in the U.S. on Friday, Feb. 20, the Delegation has planned a 10-day stay in the country, starting with a four day visit to the City of Dallas.  The Delegation will then continue on to Memphis, Tenn. and Washington, D.C.  During their visit to Dallas, the Delegation will meet with several elected officials from both the City and County.

Upon their return to Germany, the Transportation Delegation will make a report to the German Parliament. The Delegation is focused on transportation systems in the U.S., observing best practices, security procedures at airports and high-speed rail systems. Eventually, the Delegation hopes to partner German and American companies on the development of a high-speed rail system which would create thousands of jobs for both countries. The United States has already designated various high-speed rail routes, with $8 billion of the Obama Administration’s Economic Stimulus Package designated for the development of a high-speed rail.

For more information about The Allen Group or the Dallas Logistics Hub, please visit www.dallashub.com.

The Allen Group Completes Land Sale at Dallas Logistics Hub to Oncor Electric Delivery Company

DALLAS, Texas, (February 19, 2009) — The Allen Group, developers of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000-acre multi-modal logistics park in southern Dallas County, announced today that Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor), a regulated electric distribution and transmission company, acquired a 9.3-acre-land parcel for an electric transmission substation within the DLH.

Construction of the new electric transmission substation is scheduled to commence by May 2009 and is being constructed, in part, to support the more than 60 million square feet of planned industrial growth within the Dallas Logistics Hub. The site will become the third substation within the boundaries of the DLH and the fourth within the service area of the DLH.

Oncor is responsible for planning and building the electric transmission system, from the generator to the distribution substations, in portions of northern, western, and central Texas. Oncor is additionally responsible for operating its transmission system and maintaining the structures, wires, and associated facilities necessary for the reliable transmission of electricity.

“The infrastructure within the Dallas Logistics Hub continues to grow,” said The Allen Group’s Texas Division President Daniel J. McAuliffe. “This electric transmission substation, along with the existing facilities, will enable users within the DLH to receive redundant electrical power from a very high quality and reliable service provider.”

The DLH was represented by Jason Elms and Dan McAuliffe and the buyer was represented by Wendell South and Billy Dearmon in the real estate transaction.

For more information about The Allen Group and the Dallas Logistics Hub, please visit www.dallashub.com.

Dallas Logistics Hub Welcomes Advanced H2O with Flagship Lease

DALLAS, Texas, (Jan. 28, 2009) — The Allen Group, developer of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000-acre multimodal logistics park in southern Dallas County, announced today that Advanced H2O LLC, a producer of private label bottled water and water-based beverages, has signed a 15-year lease to occupy 313,040 square-feet at 4800 Langdon Road, located within the Dallas Logistics Hub.

Advanced H2O will lease approximately one-half of DLH Building 1, a 635,040 square-foot cross-dock facility with 32-foot clear height and 126 loading docks.  According to Daniel McAuliffe, President of The Allen Group’s Texas Division, “We will have another 322,000 square-feet remaining to lease in the first building, as well as Building 2, which offers a full 192,000 square-feet of warehouse space.”  Also, according to McAuliffe, both construction projects were completed in the fall of 2008 and will soon become North Texas’ first two LEED^TM Certified industrial buildings.

“We are pleased Advanced H20 chose our facility for its new state-of-the-art production and distribution facility.  They obviously recognized The Hub’s advantages   of a readily-available workforce and access to unprecedented rail and highway infrastructure, which will increase speed-to-market capabilities,” said Richard Allen, The Allen Group CEO. “Perhaps most of all, all parties appreciate the cooperation of the City of Dallas, with council member Atkins, which led to this transaction, and the promised economic advantages for the region.”

On the economic impact, “I am excited to welcome the Advanced H20 Company to the City of Dallas, as this will present a prosperous opportunity for job growth and an economic stimulus to the Southern Sector,” stated Dallas Councilmember Tennell Atkins in a recent interview.

Advanced H20 is one of the largest producers of private-label bottled water and water-based beverages in the United States. The company has facilities in Burlington, Wash. and Stockton, Calif. Now with this new facility, Advanced H2O projects to create 100 new jobs once the DLH facility is fully operational.

McAuliffe also noted, “In tough economic times, it’s encouraging to see the tremendous level of activity and interest in South Dallas County. The confidence of the various companies locating to the area, and to The Hub, underscores the value and opportunity for companies to create world-class supply chains in a prime location.”

For more information about the Dallas Logistics Hub and The Allen Group, please visitwww.dallashub.com.

The Allen Group Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Dallas, Texas

DALLAS, Texas, (Jan. 6, 2009) — The Allen Group, a commercial real estate development company and developers of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000 acre multi-modal logistics park in South Dallas County, announced that the Company has relocated its corporate headquarters and entire executive staff to Dallas, Texas from San Diego, Calif.

The corporate team has temporarily relocated its corporate operations to downtown Dallas within Chase Tower, where it will share offices with the company’s Texas development division.  The move officially took place January 5, 2009

“The Dallas Logistics Hub has gained significant national and international recognition as the most sophisticated Inland Port logistics park in North America, and we are very excited to call Dallas our new home,” said Richard S. Allen, Chief Executive Officer of The Allen Group.  “We have refocused our company’s investments to the DFW region because of the significant opportunities that exist here.  Being a nexus of the global supply chain infrastructure and having the business-friendly environment of the State, the local community and the political support for the DLH, the move to Dallas only makes sense.”

“This move underscores The Allen Group’s commitment to creating jobs and fostering business development in South Dallas County, and I am pleased to welcome them to our community,” Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson said.  “I appreciate The Allen Group’s stewardship of the Dallas Logistics Hub, and I look forward to continuing our positive working relationship.”

“The Dallas Logistics Hub is the cornerstone of our logistics portfolio,” said Ken Howell, Chief Financial Officer of The Allen Group. “Given the reputation of Dallas as the financial center of the southwest, it was a very logical move for us.”

The key executives relocating to Dallas will include: Richard S. Allen, Chief Executive Officer; Ken Howell, Chief Financial Officer; Jon Cross, Director of Leasing and Marketing and David Hernandez, Director of Construction Services.

Both Cross and Hernandez will take on additional responsibilities as part of the transition.  Cross will manage leasing activities for the Dallas Logistics Hub, along with his ongoing national marketing responsibilities. Hernandez will be responsible for managing the vertical and infrastructure construction activities at the Dallas Logistics Hub.

These four executives will be joining the long standing existing Dallas Logistics Hub team, which includes: Daniel J. McAuliffe, Division President, Jason Elms, Director of Engineering; Leslie Jutzi, Director of Government Affairs and Susan Villanueva Executive Assistant and Marketing Administrator.

Contact information for the new corporate headquarters is:

The Allen Group
2200 Ross Ave, Suite 4150 West
Dallas, Texas 75201
Phone: 214-661-1800
Fax: 214-661-1850

The Allen Group to Develop a Build-to-Suit Container Yard at Dallas Logistics Hub

Bridge Terminal Transport Selects DLH for Relocation of a New Container Yard Facility

DALLAS, Texas, (Nov. 25, 2008) — The Allen Group, developers of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000-acre multi-modal logistics park in Southern Dallas County, announced today an execution of a lease with Bridge Terminal Transport (BTT), one of the largest marine container haulers covering all major port locations and inland rail sites within the United States.  BTT is a market leader in worldwide container services, agency, logistics and terminal activities.

The company will relocate their container yard operations from an existing facility near the Love Field Airport area to a site at DLH that falls within the City of Hutchins.  With close proximity to Union Pacific’s Dallas Intermodal Terminal (DIT) and Interstate 45, the container yard will store inbound and outbound containers that transfer through DIT, as well as chassis and trailers for customers.

“We are pleased to work with Bridge Terminal Transport to provide them with a perfect location for its Dallas container yard facility,” said Daniel J. McAuliffe, President of The Allen Group’s Texas operations. “This will be the first storage facility within the Dallas Logistics Hub that will allow accessible integration between the DIT and distribution customers in and around the logistics park.”

Construction is currently underway and expected to be fully operation by February 2009.  The project will also create 15 full-time jobs.  BTT was represented in the real estate transaction by Bob Hagewood of Stream Realty Partners, LP.

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About The Allen Group
The Allen Group specializes in the development of high-end industrial, office, retail and mixed-use properties throughout the United States.  The Company’s major focus is the development of Logistics Parks and Inland Ports that are located adjacent to some of the most sophisticated rail, intermodal and highway infrastructure in the country. The Allen Group has developed a wide rage of commercial projects and currently has over 8,000 acres under development across the United States.  The Allen Group is based in San Diego with regional offices in Visalia, Bakersfield (Calif.), Dallas and Kansas City. For more information about the Company, please visit www.allengroup.com.

About Bridge Terminal Transport
Bridge Terminal Transport, Inc. (BTT) is the largest marine drayage company in the world.  With 44 terminals and 30 container yards, BTT provides on-time, terminal-to-door service at competitive prices.  Our reliable, professional service includes the best safety program in the industry, full-liability insurance with excess coverage for cargo, as well as specialized and standard chassis, Hazmat certified drivers, on-line container tracking, and EDI capability.

The Allen Group Secures $20 Million Bridge Loan for the Dallas Logistics Hub

One of the Most Sophisticated New Inland Ports Logistics Parks in North America 

San Diego, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2008) — The Allen Group, developers of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000-acre multi-modal logistics park in Dallas, Texas, announced today they have secured a $20 million bridge loan for the recapitalization of 1,031 acres within the DLH.

With the assistance of Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, LP, The Allen Group received a 36-month, adjustable-rate loan with American Bank of Texas.

“Securing this loan is a tremendous statement of support for the Dallas Logistics Hub by American Bank of Texas,” said The Allen Group Chief Financial Officer Ken Howell. “Achieving a financial transaction is tough in today’s capital markets; American Bank understands the significance of this project and its long term value creation.”

The land assemblage is located within the Dallas Logistics Hub, an Inland Port logistics park adjacent to Union Pacific’s Southern Dallas Intermodal Terminal, a proposed BNSF intermodal facility, four major highway connectors (I-20, I-45, I-35 and Loop 9) and Lancaster Airport, which is in the planning stage to facilitate air-cargo distribution.  DLH, which spans across the communities of Dallas, Lancaster, Wilmer and Hutchins, is master-planned for 60 million square feet of distribution, manufacturing, office and retail developments. For more information please visit www.dallashub.com