Swerdlow Group is a private real estate company involved in a broad range of development, management, leasing and ownership activities. The Company has an unsurpassed track record of successful projects over the past 15 years and is one of the preeminent developers in the Southeastern United States. The Company looks for opportunities in a variety of real estate sectors, including residential, retail, industrial and telecom development and is strategically positioned to capitalize on opportunities for urban revitalization along South Florida's eastern corridor.

In addition to having recently been selected as a municipal development partner in North Miami for Biscayne Landing, one of the most significant urban redevelopment projects in South Florida's history, Swerdlow Group has developed a host of noteworthy properties across the state. Projects include The Dolphin Mall, a 1.4 million square-foot outlet mall in Miami, Dolphin Commerce Center, a planned three-million square foot Corporate Park in Miami and Las Olas Riverfront, a leading retail entertainment venue along Ft. Lauderdale's waterfront. In addition, Swerdlow Group developed, leased and recently sold a $300 million retail portfolio totaling over 2 million square feet of fully-leased shopping centers in strategic locations throughout the country.

Swerdlow Group, and its team of real estate innovators, possess the knowledge and expertise to provide the full spectrum of services required for the successful development of institutional quality real estate. Over the years its management team has profitably navigated through all phases of the business cycle and has placed Swerdlow Group in an outstanding competitive position to expand and prosper in the current real estate environment. Due to the scarcity of land in the South Florida region, major developments have become increasingly complex. Swerdlow Group, with its access to capital and experienced staff, is uniquely qualified to meet the challenges associated with large-scale developments. Swerdlow Group's long-term objective is to develop and maintain the finest in residential communities, mixed-use retail projects, commercial office buildings, industrial parks, and data centers.

Swerdlow Group is based in Miami, Florida and is headed by Michael J. Swerdlow, Chairman and Chief Executive. The Company was founded in 1987 and has approximately 75 employees. Most of the senior level staff have been associated with Swerdlow Group for 15 years or more. Its team members have diverse areas of expertise in real estate acquisitions and liquidations, asset management, property management, construction, zoning, permitting, urban planning, brokerage, legal and financial services. Swerdlow Group's investment in, and commitment to, its experienced staff is unparalleled among privately held development companies in the region. Management enjoys excellent relationships with local governmental and regulatory agencies as well as leading regional and national retailers. Swerdlow Group's properties have consistently grown in value through expert asset management.