Walton Street Capital, L.L.C. was founded in 1994 and is owned by Walton Capital Advisors, L.P.
As of December 31, 2018, affiliates of Walton Street managed $12,318,047,866 on a gross basis,
which includes each investment vehicle’s net asset value, allocable share of debt on underlying
investments, and remaining commitments able to be called.
Walton Street provides investment advisory services to investment vehicles or entities (each a
“Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) that primarily invest in equity and/or debt interests in real
estate-related assets and real estate operating companies. Walton Street also provides advisory or
sub-advisory services for certain entities. Walton Street has affiliated entities that serve as the
General Partner, manager or investment adviser, as applicable (each, a “General Partner”), to each
respective Fund, and such affiliated entities may be deemed registered under the Advisers Act
pursuant to Walton Street’s registration in accordance with SEC guidance. This Brochure also
describes the business practices of each General Partner, which together operate as a single advisory
business together with Walton Street. Each Fund generally will be managed by its respective
General Partner, although for certain structures, a Walton Street affiliate may act as a General
Partner and/or provide discretionary or non-discretionary investment advice. For ease of reference,
Walton Street and any General Partner to a Fund are referred to, collectively, throughout this
Brochure as “Walton Street”, unless the context otherwise requires. The words “include,”
“includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation” if
such phrase is not already present.
Walton Street is responsible for identifying investment opportunities for the Funds, as well as
facilitating the acquisition, monitoring, and disposition of each of the Funds’ investments. Walton
Street provides investment advice to the Funds (not to Fund investors), but feeder or parallel Funds
(as defined below) may be created for investors with specific mandates. Walton Street tailors its
advisory services to the individual needs of each Fund, in accordance with the investment
objectives, strategies and limitations (if any) described in each Fund’s respective offering
documents and limited partnership agreement or other governing agreement (each, a “Governing
Agreement” and collectively “Governing Agreements”). A Governing Agreement includes as to
any particular investor any side letter or similar agreement (collectively, “Side Letters”) that has
been entered into between such investor and the applicable Fund and/or General Partner.
The Funds are organized as Delaware limited partnerships, Delaware limited liability companies,
Mexican trusts, Cayman Islands exempted limited partnerships, Luxembourg limited partnerships
or other similar entities established under the laws of other jurisdictions. Certain Funds are
organized into a structure comprised of parallel Funds, which may include entities formed for
investors to invest through such parallel Funds (collectively, “Parallel Funds”). The Parallel Funds
include feeder and related entities formed and managed by the General Partner or an affiliate thereof
to facilitate certain investors’ investment into one or more of such Parallel Funds. Parallel Funds
generally invest in assets side-by-side based upon capital commitments and the relevant General
Partner may invest through such Parallel Funds or related entities, in whole or in part, to satisfy
Walton Street’s sponsor commitment to the relevant Fund. Generally Parallel Funds are established
to accommodate particular compliance, legal, regulatory, tax or other needs of certain investors and
may be organized in a variety of jurisdictions. Parallel Funds may contain different terms and
conditions than other Parallel Funds within the same Fund structure. The term Fund or Funds
includes any Parallel Funds, as applicable. In addition, Walton Street may consider the formation
of Funds or other structures including but not limited to separate accounts and management
agreements, which do not violate the Governing Agreements of other Funds.
Certain Funds advised by Walton Street are subject to regulation in jurisdictions outside the United
States, and in certain jurisdictions (including the European Union), Walton Street for regulatory
reasons has retained an unaffiliated Alternative Investment Funds Manager to provide certain
advisory services, to the extent required. Although this Brochure generally discusses matters that
apply generally to all of Walton Street’s Funds, local regulatory requirements, market practices or
contractual conditions may result in different treatment for these regulated entities. Accordingly,
we encourage investors in such Funds to consult the Governing Agreements for their Fund for
additional information.
Sidecars and Co-Investment Opportunities
Walton Street may provide certain investors the right to participate in a separate pooled investment
vehicle (“Sidecar”) for the purpose of participating in certain co-investment opportunities or other
joint investments with a particular Fund. Investors may make a commitment to a Sidecar, when
made available, the amount of which will be determined in Walton Street’s discretion. Other terms
with regard to Sidecars are defined in the Governing Agreements of the relevant Sidecar.
The Governing Agreements for certain Funds also provide terms by which the partners may be
allowed to co-invest with that Fund in real estate assets. Those terms generally provide investors
that have made specified minimum commitments (which vary by Fund), the General Partner, its
affiliates and other investors in certain cases (“Co-Investment Partners”) with the potential right to
invest alongside a Fund in an investment that, because of certain investment limitations, lack of
available capital, applicable law or Fund objectives (such as diversification requirements), limit the
amount such Fund would otherwise invest in such investment as determined in good faith by Walton
Street in its sole discretion. To the extent Walton Street elects to offer any opportunity to co-invest
with a Fund to the partners of that Fund (including affiliates of Walton Street) rather than third
parties, Walton Street must offer any such co-investment opportunity to such Co-Investment
Partners pursuant to the terms of such Fund’s Governing Agreements, which generally provide such
opportunities to be offered first to the Co-Investment Partners pro rata. If after giving effect to such
offers, additional interests in the relevant co-investment opportunity remain available, subject to
any legal, tax, regulatory, timing or similar considerations, Walton Street may offer such co-
investment opportunity to the relevant General Partner, its affiliates, limited partners and any other
individual or entity on terms and conditions, with the exception of fees payable thereunder, no more
favorable than the terms and conditions offered to the Co-Investment Partners. Additionally, co-
investment agreements generally contain terms customary for joint investments, including without
limitation provisions related to management rights, defaults, and capital calls. Walton Street may
be subject to conflicts of interest in exercising its discretion with regard to the determination of
when to offer a co-investment opportunity to Co-Investment Partners or third parties or with regard
to allocating co-investment opportunities not taken by Co-Investment Partners.
From time to time, Walton Street will be presented with investment opportunities that would be
suitable not only for a Fund, but also for other Funds and other investment vehicles operated by
advisory affiliates of Walton Street. In determining which investment vehicles should participate in
such investment opportunities, Walton Street and its affiliates are subject to conflicts of interest
among the investors in such investment vehicles. Investments by more than one client of Walton
Street in an asset may also raise the risk of using assets of a client of Walton Street to support
positions taken by other clients of Walton Street.
Joint Investments with Third Parties
Walton Street may invest assets of a Fund in other entities or pooled investment vehicles that
specialize in particular real estate investments. Through these types of investments, investors may
bear two layers of fees that include fees paid to the sponsor of the vehicle and fees paid to such
Fund’s respective General Partner. In certain cases, such entities and other pooled investment
vehicles are managed by unaffiliated third party managers; however, typically Walton Street would
also have certain management rights that may include, without limitation, approvals over major
decisions.
Under certain circumstances Walton Street provides certain services, which may include
administrative, accounting, advisory, management, development, construction, leasing, property
management and/or sales management services, to such entities or pooled investment vehicles,
and/or engage in service provider relationships with such entities, their affiliates or persons
associated with any of them. In certain instances passive investors other than Fund investors may
be admitted to such pooled investment vehicles that are partially owned by a Fund and that
specialize in particular real estate investments. See Item 5 below for a description of other services
provided by Walton Street that are paid for by certain Funds.
Walton Street Mexico Fund I, L.P. and its related parallel funds (collectively, “Mexico Fund I”)
have entered into certain co-investment arrangements with two Mexican vehicles, one of which
invests in retail properties (the “Retail Vehicle”) and the other of which invests in industrial
properties (the “Industrial Vehicle”), respectively. Each vehicle has an unaffiliated third party
manager (each, a “Mexico Manager”). A Walton Street affiliate (“WSC Mexico”) provides services
to those managers in connection with their management of the Retail Vehicle and the Industrial
Vehicle. A Walton Street affiliate also provides certain services to a Mexico Manager with respect
to a separate Mexican vehicle which invests in industrial properties (the “Additional Industrial
Vehicle”). (See Item 5 below for information on fees paid to such Walton Street affiliate.)
Real Estate-Related Services
In addition to the foregoing activities, Walton Street also provides real estate consulting, monitoring
and reporting services to third parties outside the United States. As part of these services, Walton
Street has assisted and may assist in the evaluation of a real estate or real estate-related investment
(whether debt, equity or otherwise), or monitor and report on the real property that serves as
collateral for debt issued in public markets outside the United States.
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Fees are determined and assessed in a manner specific to each Fund. Affiliates of Walton Street
generally make a substantial capital commitment to certain Funds and may pay no or reduced
management fees, acquisition fees or incentive compensation in respect of such commitment. For
the specific fees charged by any specific Fund, please refer to the Governing Agreements for such
Fund. Certain fee breaks or alternative fee structures are offered to certain investors including those
that participate in early closings of such Fund or for investors with a specified commitment amount
or based on other factors as set forth in the Governing Agreements of such Fund. Certain fees may
be deferred or waived from time to time at the discretion of Walton Street. Investors in a Sidecar,
co-investment vehicle or separate account may pay reduced or no fees and/or incentive
compensation. Investors in perpetual life vehicles may pay fees and/or incentive compensation
determined in a manner that differs from how fees and incentive compensation are generally
calculated in Walton Street’s closed end vehicles (e.g., management fees in such vehicles may be
calculated based on net asset value and incentive compensation may be calculated based on total
performance relative to certain indices or relative to a hurdle rate.
1. Management Fees
Certain Funds or investors in such Funds pay management fees, quarterly in arrears, in an amount
equal to up to 0.375% of the average daily balance of the investors’ net invested capital for such
quarter, or 1.50% per annum. The Funds formed to invest primarily in real estate and real estate-
related debt (each, a “Debt Fund” and collectively, “Debt Funds”) pay management fees, quarterly
in arrears, generally in an amount equal to up to 0.3125% or 0.375% of the average daily balance
of the investors’ net invested capital for such quarter, or 1.25% or 1.50% per annum. A Fund formed
as a Parallel Fund within a Debt Fund to facilitate the private placement of interests to certain
investors who are “accredited investors” (“Debt Fund-A”) pays management fees, quarterly in
arrears, generally in an amount equal to 0.375% of the aggregate amount subscribed for by investors
(and, after the commitment period, 0.375% of the average daily balance of the net invested capital
(as specifically defined in the Governing Agreements of Debt Fund-A) for such quarter, or 1.50%
per annum. In addition to a rate differential, because Debt Fund-A’s management fees are based
on the aggregate amount subscribed for by investors, which is determined and funded upfront, Debt
Fund-A will pay proportionately greater management fees than the other Parallel Funds within the
Debt Fund. Investors in a Sidecar, co-investment vehicle or separate account pay such fees as are
determined at the time such investment is offered as more specifically described in the Governing
Agreements for such Sidecar, co-investment vehicle or separate account; any such entity that pays
management fees in advance will receive a prorated reimbursement in the event the relevant
Governing Agreement is terminated during the relevant period, if and to the extent provided in the
Governing Agreement. For such purposes, net invested capital may include amounts recycled or
reinvested in accordance with the terms of the Governing Agreements of the Funds, as well as
certain borrowings, as described herein and in the Governing Agreements. Funds may also charge
management fees based on capital commitments instead of net invested capital for certain periods
of time (e.g., during such Fund’s investment period). In consideration of the services provided to
the Mexico Managers as described under Item 4 above, WSC Mexico receives from each Mexico
Manager one-half of the management fee that such Mexico Manager receives from the Retail
Vehicle and Industrial Vehicle, respectively, and the applicable Walton Street affiliate receives from
the Mexico Manager of the Additional Industrial Vehicle 40% of the management fee that such
Mexico Manager receives from the Additional Industrial Vehicle. The management fee paid to
each Mexico Manager by each such vehicle (other than the Additional Industrial Vehicle) is equal
to (i) during the investment period of each vehicle, as applicable, 1.75% of the net capital received
from investors in such vehicle, and (ii) during any extension of the investment period of such
vehicle, and after such investment period, 1.75% of the net invested amount of such vehicle. The
management fee paid to the applicable Mexico Manager by the Additional Industrial Vehicle is
equal to (i) during the investment period of such vehicle, 1.70% of the sum of the net capital received
from investors in such vehicle and the unfunded capital commitment of such investors, and (ii)
during any extension of the investment period of such vehicle, and after such investment period,
1.70% of the net invested amount of such vehicle. In addition, Walton Street sponsors Funds that
are Mexican Trusts (the “MX CKDs”). The management fees for one of the MX CKDs are equal
to (i) during the investment period of such MX CKD, 1.75% per annum of the capital commitments
(net of initial issuance expenses) from investors in such MX CKD, and (ii) during any extension of
the investment period of such MX CKD, and after such investment period, 1.75% per annum of the
net invested amount of such MX CKDs. The management fees for the other MX CKD are equal to
(i) during the investment period of such MX CKD, the sum of (A) 1.75% per annum of invested
capital (net of initial issuance expenses) of such MX CKD and (B) 1.50% per annum of unfunded
capital commitments of the investors in such MX CKD and (ii) during any extension of the
investment period of such MX CKD, and after such investment period, 1.75% per annum of the net
invested capital of such MX CKD. With respect to one of the MX CKDs, the Walton Street
affiliated manager of such MX CKD or any of its affiliates acts as a co-developer of real estate
together with a third party developer, or provides certain additional services described in the trust
agreement for such MX CKD, including but not limited to development, construction, leasing,
property management and/or sales management services. Such manager or its affiliate, as
applicable, together with any third party co-developer, are entitled to receive certain fee payments
for such work subject to a fee schedule set forth in the MX CKD’s Governing Agreements. Further,
one of the MX CKDs issues multiple series of interests where one series has a specified managed
fee set forth in the trust agreement and the other series have a management fee determined based on
a proposal by the manager that is approved by the holders of interests in such MX CKD series.
From time to time, Walton Street pays fees to third party feeder fund sponsors for providing various
services to their investors.
The Funds generally utilize a revolving line of credit, secured by the limited partners’ commitments
to each respective Fund. In accordance with the Funds’ Governing Agreements, the line of credit
provides liquidity to fund investments, as well as providing working capital. From time to time, the
line of credit generally is utilized in lieu of making capital calls to the limited partners, including
for purposes of making investments or paying for fees, costs or expenses, including fees, costs or
expenses of, or reimbursements to, the General Partner or its affiliates. Certain of the Funds
calculate asset management fees based on net invested capital (as defined in each respective Fund’s
Governing Agreements), which generally is comprised of the limited partners’ capital contributions
and the outstanding line of credit balance. There may be instances whereby the line of credit has
been drawn to pay for working capital items, including asset management fees and acquisition fees
(and other fees, costs or expenses of, or reimbursements to, the General Partner or its affiliates),
which in turn generally increase the fees due (and interest paid on the line of credit) based on the
net invested capital computation described above. However, there is no difference (either an
increase or decrease) in the computation of net invested capital whether the line of credit is used, or
whether the capital is called from the limited partners.
For any Fund asset (“Investment”), the value of which has been written off by Walton Street but as
to which there has not been a complete disposition, Walton Street will cease to include the Net
Invested Capital of the Fund in such Investment for purposes of calculating the Management Fee
and any Oversight Fee (as described below) upon either of the following conditions:
(i) A receiver or similar custodian has been appointed by a court or in an arrangement with
creditors to oversee the Investment following a default by the Fund or a subsidiary of
the Fund on any indebtedness that is secured by the Investment; or
(ii) An Investment has undergone a restructuring, and Walton Street determines in its good
faith discretion that, as a result thereof, the Fund is no longer engaged in the active
management or oversight of the Investment.
Walton Street may determine subsequently, at any time there has not been a complete disposition
of the Investment, that neither of the above conditions is applicable with respect to the Investment,
in which event Walton Street may include the Net Invested Capital associated with the Investment
in its calculation of the Management Fee and any Oversight Fee prospectively thereafter.
Walton Street will disclose to the Advisory Board of the applicable Fund any adjustment to the Net
Invested Capital of an Investment made pursuant to the conditions described herein.
2. Acquisition Fees
Certain Funds also pay to Walton Street an acquisition fee that is generally up to 1% of the gross
asset cost of all investments made by each respective Fund. Investors of less than $5 million in
certain Funds are charged acquisition fees of 1.50% with respect to their commitments. For
purposes of calculating the acquisition fees, Walton Street generally includes all gross costs
associated with acquiring the asset as determined in good faith by Walton Street. These costs
typically include, but are not limited to, the following: purchase price of the property, base building
additions, tenant improvement additions and other capital expenditures, indebtedness and liabilities,
financing fees, transfer taxes, and other adjustments.
3. Oversight Fees Investors in certain Funds whose commitments are less than $5 million generally are charged
directly, quarterly in arrears, an oversight fee equal to 0.125% of the average daily balance of such
investor’s net invested capital for such quarter. The oversight fees may be deducted from
distributable proceeds to such investor or invoiced to such investor.
4. Incentive Compensation Walton Street generally receives a portion of a Fund’s distributable proceeds as incentive
compensation, which generally will not exceed 20% of the amount of profits otherwise disbursable
to each investor. Each Fund has established in its Governing Agreements a distribution waterfall
or incentive fee payment mechanism describing how distributions (and incentive fee payments, if
applicable) will be paid to the underlying investors and Walton Street. As described in more detail
in the following paragraph, investors generally receive a preferential return on their investments
and a return of their capital contributions prior to the distribution of any incentive compensation
paid to Walton Street. The preferential return varies for each Fund, but is generally 7% to 11% per
annum of their net invested capital (but for Debt Fund-A, 6% per annum on investors’ unreturned
capital contributions as defined in Debt Fund-A’s Governing Agreements). However, pursuant to
the relevant Governing Agreement(s), certain Funds may have a lower preferential return, which
could contribute to a diminished overall performance for such Fund relative to the other Funds.
For certain Funds, incentive compensation is charged on a back-end basis after all contributed
capital and the preferred return is disseminated to investors. For certain other Funds, Walton Street
is entitled to receive incentive compensation on a deal-by-deal basis, in some instances subject to
the subordination of 50% of its incentive compensation until the investors have fully received the
return of their contributed capital and preferred return. For certain Funds Walton Street is subject
to clawback provisions and is obligated to return to the limited partners any incentive compensation
received by Walton Street if such compensation is greater than 20% of the profits or such profit
sharing percentage set forth in the applicable Governing Agreements (subject to the return of
invested capital and preferred return thereon) over the course of the respective Fund’s life in
accordance with the Governing Agreements of such Funds. The distribution waterfalls or other
incentive compensation formulas are further described in the Governing Agreements for each Fund.
Walton Street’s participation in each Fund’s profits could create an incentive for Walton Street to
make more speculative investments on behalf of the Funds than it would otherwise make in the
absence of any incentive compensation.
The Funds generally are organized as closed-end investment vehicles. An investor in the Funds
generally may not withdraw, redeem, or transfer interests in the Funds without the consent of
Walton Street. Walton Street may also form perpetual life vehicles where the terms may differ
from a closed end fund including without limitation management fees and incentive compensation.
Further, perpetual life vehicles may also provide investors the right to request redemption of their
interests in such vehicle on a quarterly or other periodic basis.
Walton Street generally does not make new investments for a Fund other than during the
commitment period (and in some cases, for a specified period thereafter), provided new investments
do not include investments that have been committed to (or generally that are under letter of intent
or agreement, as described in the relevant Governing Agreement(s)) prior to the end of the relevant
commitment period. However, a Fund’s distributable net proceeds generally may be reinvested in
existing investments of such Fund or otherwise expended in accordance with the Governing
Agreements of such Fund.
Performance-based compensation received by Walton Street is structured to comply with Rule 205-
3 under the Advisers Act, to the extent applicable.
5. Accounting, Legal and Reporting Fees Walton Street or its affiliates generally will provide accounting, legal and reporting functions.
Certain Funds will reimburse Walton Street at cost for such services including “employment costs”
(e.g., salaries and bonuses of relevant personnel) and related overhead expenses allocated thereto
as reasonably determined by Walton Street or its affiliates, including based on the time expended
by the persons who perform such services (which may in certain cases be determined by the number
of transactions processed), as further described in the Governing Agreements. Treasury accounting
services are provided by 900FMS, LLC, an affiliate of the General Partner, and are allocated based
upon each Fund’s actual transaction count. Such overhead expenses include certain expenses
(including but not limited to office rent, certain office services and human resource services (each
of which are payable to an affiliate of Walton Street), benefits, employer taxes, utilities,
maintenance, office supplies, software, mobile devices, internet connectivity, electronic storage and
file archiving, certain IT related services including those related to network monitoring and disaster
recovery, and certain insurance policy premiums). Such cost reimbursements are reported to the
advisory boards or other committees of investor representatives (“Advisory Boards”) for applicable
Funds generally on an annual basis. Please see the section titled “Advisory Board” under Item 12
for additional information regarding the Funds’ Advisory Boards.
6. Organizational and Offering Expenses and Other Costs, Fees and Expenses Paid by the
Funds
The Funds will bear all costs and expenses incurred in the formation and organization of the Funds
and the initial offering and sale of interests in the Funds, up to a specified amount, as disclosed in
the Governing Agreements of each Fund. These organizational and offering costs and expenses
related to marketing and forming a Fund include without limitation legal fees and expenses, travel,
meals and entertainment expenses, filing fees, and printing and reproduction costs.
The Funds pay all third-party costs and expenses relating to the Funds’ business, including
originating, evaluating, acquiring, owning, hedging, financing, operating, reviewing, managing and
disposing of any Fund asset or potential Fund asset (and shall reimburse Walton Street for any such
costs and expenses paid or incurred by Walton Street and its affiliated persons), including, without
limitation, fees and expenses of legal counsel, accountants, appraisers, investment bankers and other
third party consultants and advisors, premiums for insurance protecting the Funds and Fund
investments, the General Partner and the Advisory Board, travel expenses of Walton Street and its
affiliates and the members of the Advisory Board, any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Walton
Street and its affiliates in connection with potential investments and any costs and expenses incurred
in connection with any potential purchase or origination of an investment by a Fund that is not
purchased or originated by such Fund, unless such asset is thereafter purchased or originated by
Walton Street for the account of another person. The Funds generally bear fees (including but not
limited to management and acquisition fees) and incentive compensation of operating partners and
joint venture partners. The Funds will bear the implementation-related and ongoing costs of
software used for Fund accounting, portfolio management and investor reporting, including the
investor website. The Funds may also be required to indemnify placement agents and other service
providers or intermediaries. Fund reporting, including customized investor reporting, and other
expenses related to an investor or group of investors, including costs and expenses related to
complying with foreign, regulatory, tax or other requirements, generally will be an expense of such
Fund as a whole and therefore borne by all Fund investors pro rata based on their capital
commitments or, in the case of perpetual life vehicles, their respective interests in such Fund.
Certain costs and expenses described herein, including but not limited to software and services
related to accounting, portfolio management and investor reporting, certain insurance premiums,
brokerage and related costs, and research-related costs and expenses are incurred on an aggregate
basis and generally will be allocated as described below. In addition, the Funds generally rely on
various exemptions from registration under the U.S. Investment Company Act and any costs and
expenses incurred to comply with such exemptions will be borne by all Fund investors pro rata
based on their capital commitments or, in the case of perpetual life vehicles, their respective interests
in such Fund, even though certain investors may not invest in a Parallel Fund that relies on such
exemption.
Certain Funds market their interests in the Funds (or one or more feeder or related entities
comprising the Parallel Funds) to potential investors that are residents in one or more countries
outside the United States. Any expenses incurred with respect to the offering, marketing and sale
of such interests, including the registration and/or exemption of the marketing, offering and sale of
such interests under the requirements of the applicable jurisdiction (including registrations, filings
and compliance contemplated by the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive or any
law, rule or regulation relating to the implementation thereof), will be treated as organizational
expenses under the Governing Agreements of the relevant Fund (and subject to any cap on
organizational expenses under the Governing Agreements).
Any fees, costs and expenses related to a Fund in any such jurisdiction in which such interests are
marketed and sold, including any fees, costs and expenses associated with the appointment of a
custodian, depositary, paying agent or other representative and other fees, costs and expenses
relating to administrative, regulatory and other requirements (including fees, costs and expenses
associated with any administrative, regulatory or other ongoing filings or reports related to a Fund
(including those contemplated by the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive or any
law, rule or regulation relating to the implementation thereof will be borne by such Fund as a whole
(and thus all investors in such Fund pro rata based on their capital commitments or, in the case of
perpetual life vehicles, their respective interests in such Fund). However, any costs and expenses
incurred for the General Partner or Walton Street to be licensed as, or to appoint a third party to
serve as, a Fund’s manager in such jurisdictions will be borne either by such Fund or by Walton
Street or an affiliate thereof (other than such Fund), in accordance with the relevant Governing
Agreements. Certain Funds will also bear other costs, fees and expenses, such as placement and
underwriting fees, as described in the relevant Governing Agreement(s), and the amount of such
costs, fees and expenses is expected to be material with respect to certain Funds.
The General Partner in good faith generally will allocate all expenses among the Parallel Funds of
a particular Fund pro rata, which may result in some Fund investors bearing liabilities or expenses
that do not benefit such Fund investors or provide a disproportionately greater benefit to other Fund
investors, provided that expenses that the General Partner determines are specific to one or more of
the Parallel Funds of a particular Fund may be allocated on a basis that the General Partner
determines in good faith is fair and reasonable.
For the avoidance of doubt, subject to certain exceptions, all Parallel Fund partners generally bear
costs and expenses incurred in connection with the formation and organization of the Parallel Funds,
the marketing, offering and sale of interests in such entities (including, without limitation, the fees
and expenses related to compliance with applicable securities and other laws, but excluding the fees
or commissions of any third-party placement agent other than, in certain cases, any third-party
placement agent), fees, commissions and expense reimbursements paid or made to intermediaries
hired to comply with legal or regulatory requirements and the operating expenses of such entities,
in each case pro rata based on the capital commitments of each such partner or, in the case of
perpetual life vehicles, based on the respective interests in such Fund of each such partner; provided
that to the extent that formation expenses and organizational expenses exceed an amount specified
in the relevant Governing Agreements of a Fund, such excess is generally offset by a reduction to
the management fees, as and to the extent set forth in the relevant Governing Agreements; provided,
that any fees or commissions payable to any such placement agents generally will be borne by
Walton Street indirectly through an offset against the management fees and/or acquisition fees,
although related expenses incurred pursuant to the relevant placement agent or similar agreement,
including but not limited to placement agent travel, meal and entertainment expenses, typically are
borne by the relevant Fund(s). In accordance with the relevant Governing Agreements, allocations
of suitable investment opportunities between or among the Funds will be made by Walton Street on
a basis it believes to be fair and equitable. Generally, pre-diligence, diligence and other costs and
expenses related to an investment opportunity (including pre-diligence, diligence and other costs
and expenses related to investment opportunities that ultimately are not acquired) are allocated
between or among Funds (including Parallel Funds) based on which Fund(s) (including Funds in
formation but not yet closed) pursued the investment opportunity. Certain pre-diligence expenses
for investment opportunities considered by Walton Street for a Fund but not pursued will be
allocated among Funds in a manner determined to be fair and reasonable, which may include using
one or more of the methodologies described below.
Expenses with respect to a co-investment entity (and any feeder or other entities formed to facilitate
a co-investor’s participation in an investment) in which a Fund and a co-investor invest (whether
such co-investor is a Fund investor or a third party), generally will be allocated pro rata based on
the respective ownership percentages of such Fund and such co-investor, provided that expenses
that Walton Street determines are appropriate to allocate on another basis (including those that it
determines are specific to such Fund or such co-investor) may be allocated on a basis that Walton
Street determines in good faith is fair and reasonable. Organizational and offering expenses with
respect to a co-investment entity (and any feeder or other entities formed to facilitate a co-investor’s
participation in an investment) may be borne entirely by a Fund or partially by a Fund and/or a co-
investor in Walton Street’s sole discretion. In addition, expenses will be allocated to Fund
investments from time to time and the impact of such allocation to a Fund will depend on such
Fund’s ownership percentage in such investment. To the extent that expenses are allocated to a
wholly owned investment of a Fund or to investments in which a Fund has a higher relative
ownership interest, such allocation will result in a Fund bearing a higher share of such expenses
than would be the case if such expenses were allocated to other investments in which a Fund has a
smaller interest.
Certain costs and expenses for products and services used in connection with the business of the
Funds are incurred on an aggregate basis and therefore must be allocated among the Funds and
Walton Street, as applicable. Such costs and expenses will be allocated among all applicable entities
by Walton Street in a manner that it believes is fair and reasonable to all entities bearing such costs
and expenses and the allocation methodology may be tailored depending on the nature of the cost
or expense. The methodologies used by Walton Street to allocate such costs and expenses generally
include but are not limited to (i) allocating the expense based on the net invested capital, total
insurable value, or type of assets in each Fund or the number of investors in each Fund, with or
without a base allocation to Walton Street, a certain Fund or group of Funds, (ii) allocating the
expense based on the number of applicable transactions attributable to each Fund and Walton Street,
(iii) amortizing certain expenses to take into account expense shifting over time, (iv) allocating the
expense equally among the applicable Funds and (v) combinations of the above. Subject to the
factors described herein, the allocation of such expenses may not be proportional. In addition,
because certain insurance protecting the Funds and the Funds’ investments is incurred on an
aggregate basis and covers the Funds, Walton Street and affiliates of Walton Street, including other
Walton Street clients, the coverage maximums apply on an aggregate basis and therefore, losses
experienced by one or more Funds, Walton Street, its affiliates and/or its clients may limit one or
more Funds’ ability to collect for its losses and in such cases would increase the expenses borne by
such Funds.
As described herein, Walton Street generally expects that it will allocate costs and expenses,
including the organizational expenses, operating expenses and liabilities, among all investors in a
particular Fund pro rata based on such investors’ capital commitments to such Fund or, in the case
of perpetual life vehicles, their respective interests in such Fund, regardless of whether a particular
cost or expense is incurred by or otherwise relates to the entity in which an investor invests, which
may result in some investors bearing expenses that do not benefit such investors or provide a
disproportionately greater benefit to other investors.
Please see the section titled “Advisory Board” under Item 12 for additional information regarding
the Funds’ Advisory Boards.
Please see the section titled “Brokerage Practices” under Item 12 for a description of Walton Street’s
trading practices.
7. Travel Expenses The Funds will be responsible for incurring the cost of travel expenses related to Fund business.
Such expenses generally include Walton Street and its affiliated persons’ coach or economy class
airfare for certain domestic travel and, for other longer duration flights and international
destinations, business or first class airfare. Travel expenses for Walton Street and its affiliated
persons will occasionally include expenses for private transportation, including chartered airfare, in
the event that the use of commercial airlines is not available or reasonable under the circumstances.
8. Joint Investments with Third Parties As mentioned in the section titled “Advisory Business” under Item 4 above, Walton Street expects
from time to time to invest assets of a Fund in other entities or pooled investment vehicles that
specialize in particular real estate investments. In certain cases, such entities and other pooled
investment vehicles are managed by unaffiliated third party managers; however, typically Walton
Street would also have certain management rights including but not limited to approvals over major
decisions. Joint venture partners or operating partners engaged by a Fund or General Partner may
receive management fees, acquisition fees and/or incentive or other compensation for their services.
Under certain circumstances Walton Street may provide services, such as administrative,
accounting, advisory or management services, to such entities or pooled investment vehicles, and/or
to engage in service provider relationships with such entities, their affiliates, or persons associated
with any of them. Generally, the fees for these services will be payable to Walton Street in
accordance with each Fund’s Governing Agreements; however, any incentive compensation arising
from a joint investment that is not distributable to an unaffiliated third party generally will be
payable to such Fund. In certain instances passive investors other than Fund investors may be
admitted to such pooled investment vehicles that are partially owned by a Fund and that specialize
in particular real estate investments. This Item 5 provides a description of other various services
provided by Walton Street that are paid for by certain Funds.
As described under Item 4 above, Mexico Fund I has entered into certain co-investment
arrangements with each Mexico Manager. Mexico Fund I receives one half of the carried interest
generated in connection with the Retail Vehicle and the Industrial Vehicle and each Mexico
Manager receives the other half of the carried interest. Walton Street provides services to the
Mexico Managers in connection with their management of each such vehicle and receives one half
of the management fee paid to each Mexico Manager by the applicable vehicle in consideration for
such services, as further described above in this Item 5. Walton Street also provides certain advisory
services to one of the Mexico Managers with respect to a separate industrial vehicle in exchange
for a portion of such Mexico Manager’s management fees and incentive compensation. See the
section titled “Joint Investments with Third Parties” in Item 4 above for additional information.
9. Side Letters
Walton Street will enter into Side Letters or other similar arrangements with certain Fund investors
that have the effect of establishing or otherwise benefiting such investor in a manner more favorable
than the rights and benefits described in such Fund’s other Governing Agreements. The rights and
benefits set forth in such Side Letters include most favored nation status, certain economic terms,
advisory board designations, capacity and co-investment opportunities, investment restrictions,
reporting requirements and other information rights, redemption rights (including because of legal,
tax, regulatory or similar considerations, or for other reasons), tax considerations, tax-related or
other structuring or investment rights, provisions related to affiliated transactions and other terms
and conditions. Rights and benefits that are more favorable in any material respect generally may
be afforded to a limited partner based upon its commitment level or other criteria (including the
participation of a limited partner in an earlier closing or a specified tranche of closings), and the
same favorable rights and benefits may be extended to other limited partners in accordance with
each respective Fund’s Governing Agreements.
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Please see the section titled “Incentive Compensation” under Item 5 above for a complete
description of the performance based fees allocable to the Funds’ General Partners. Walton Street
generally receives a portion of a Fund’s distributable proceeds as incentive compensation. The
amount and terms of the incentive compensation that Walton Street is entitled to receive differs
under the Governing Agreements for various Funds. As a result, Walton Street could have a
potential conflict of interest in the allocation of an investment opportunity among those Funds that
have capital available for investment and for which the investment might otherwise fall within their
respective investment objectives. However, the potential for any such conflict of interest is limited
by the terms of the Governing Agreements for the Funds, which require that a Fund must be
substantially invested or committed for investment prior to Walton Street raising capital for another
fund or separate account with investment objectives substantially similar to those of such Fund. In
addition, to the extent that an investment may be suitable for investment by more than one Fund
that has available capital, the Investment Committee has adopted an investment allocation policy,
as described in Items 8 and 12 below, that is designed to address any such conflict of interest.
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Walton Street provides investment advisory services to the Funds and certain other investment
vehicles and advisory clients described herein, which invest in equity and/or debt interests in real
estate related assets and real estate operating companies. Investors in the Funds may include, but
are not limited to, pension plans, endowments, foreign institutions, corporate and business entities,
and foundations, trusts, and high net worth individuals. The Funds generally have minimum capital
commitments for investors, as specified in the Governing Agreements for each respective Fund,
which are negotiable by Walton Street. Each investor is required to meet certain suitability
qualifications, such as being an “accredited investor”, a “qualified client” and/or a “qualified
purchaser” within the meaning set forth under the federal securities laws; other real estate-focused
Funds relying on the real estate exemption from registration under the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended (the “Company Act”) in Sections 3(c)(5)(C) or 3(c)(6) of the Company Act or
other regulatory approaches may be offered to investors with alternative qualifications, in each case
as required by law.
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Loss
Investment Analysis
Walton Street identifies potential investment opportunities for the Funds through a variety of
sources and bases a portion of its investment analyses on information obtained from working with
industry professionals such as consultations with operating partners, joint venture partners, property
management and leasing professionals, lenders, brokers, and other professionals within the real
estate sector.
The screening process for potential investments involves several steps, which vary depending on
the type of asset being proposed for acquisition. Generally a written summary is prepared
describing the due diligence conducted on the proposed acquisition, and this summary is provided
to the Investment Committee. The Investment Committee is comprised of the Managing Principals
and certain Senior Principals.
The Investment Committee reviews and makes all of the investment decisions for the Funds.
Approval of a majority of the members of the Investment Committee is sufficient to approve any
such decision for the Funds. With respect to certain Funds subject to regulation in jurisdictions
outside of the United States, additional approvals may be required.
If an investment is appropriate for more than one Fund, the Investment Committee allocates the
investment on a basis that it believes is fair and equitable over time. The allocation decisions will
be based on investment considerations and other factors deemed applicable by Walton Street in its
sole discretion, including, among other things, diversification considerations (both geographically
and by type and size of investment), applicable investment restrictions, availability of committed
capital, expected applicable returns, if the investment opportunity is a follow-on investment and the
length of time such capital has been available for investment and applicable legal, tax and regulatory
considerations. A Fund’s Governing Agreements may permit certain other investment vehicles and
accounts to have exclusivity over investments that would otherwise be suitable for such Fund. See
Item 12, Brokerage Practices, Allocation of Investment Opportunities.
Investment Strategies
Walton Street provides advice to the Funds to invest in equity and/or debt interests in real estate
related assets and companies. The Funds generally invest their assets in or through various vehicles
and structures, including but not limited to limited partnerships, private real estate investment trusts
and limited liability companies that are structured for the purpose of holding or facilitating an
investment in the underlying investments. Walton Street may participate in joint ventures with
unaffiliated third party entities in certain real estate transactions. Walton Street may also invest in
limited partnerships or other pooled investment vehicles that specialize in real estate related assets
including loan origination, loan servicing, and collateralized debt obligations.
Risk of Loss
Investments in the Funds involve a significant degree of risk and are generally illiquid. There is no
assurance that any Fund will achieve its investment objective. Similarly, the investments made by
the Funds are risky and illiquid. A Fund investor should not invest in a Fund unless the investor is
able to withstand a total loss of its investment in such Fund. Even if the investments of a particular
Fund are successful, they may not produce a realized return to Fund investors for a period of years.
Investing in securities and other investments involves a risk of loss that the Funds and Fund
investors should be prepared to bear.
Walton Street will cause the Funds to use leverage from time to time, for example in the form of
debt financing to acquire and refinance investments. Each Fund has established limits with regard
to the leverage that can be used, including the amount of recourse indebtedness, as provided in the
Governing Agreements for such Fund. Debt service requirements may deplete or restrict a Fund’s
cash flows. Further, relatively small changes in the overall value of Fund investments may have a
magnified impact on the equity value of a Fund. If a particular Fund Investment was unable to
generate sufficient cash flow to meet principal and interest payments on the indebtedness incurred
by such Fund relative to that Investment, the value of the Fund’s investment in such portfolio
Investment would be significantly reduced or even eliminated. In addition, the amount of debt
financing may restrict the amount of funds available for distribution to Fund investors. Debt
financing may be unsecured and subordinated to substantial amounts of senior indebtedness and
Fund investments may not be protected by financial covenants. Walton Street may cause certain
Funds to use leverage or otherwise to invest in an Investment in a manner intended to reduce the
effect of upfront or ongoing costs, commissions or expenses, to the extent Walton Street believes
these investment methods are appropriate for the relevant Funds in light of their investment
objectives and/or expense ratios or other factors; these practices have the potential to expose such
Funds to the risks discussed above and in the Governing Agreements.
Set forth below is a general list of risks applicable to the Funds. Investors should refer to each
Fund’s Governing Agreements for additional information and detail regarding the risks listed below
and other risks that are applicable to a Fund.
• General Real Estate Investment Risks/Risky and Illiquid Investments
• Risk of Real Estate Investments
• Investment Prospects and Competition
• Debt Financing
• Restrictive Covenants Relating to the Fund’s Operations
• Investments in Real Estate Debt
• Possible Lack of Diversification
• Unspecified Investments; Lack of Availability of Suitable Investments
• Development Risks
• Environmental Risks
• Harmful Mold and Other Air Quality Issues
• Uninsured Losses
• Risk of Bridge Financing
• Controlling Person Liability
• Expedited Transactions; Limited Information
• Risks of Multi-Step Acquisitions
• Possibility of Future Terrorist Activity
• Third Party Involvement
• Litigation
• Financial Market Fluctuation
• Americans with Disability Act and Similar Laws
• Foreign Investments
• Currency and Exchange Rates; Hedging Policies
• Risks Relating to Fund Investment Terms; Lack of Operating History
• Limited Transferability of Interests in the Fund
• Reliance on the General Partner
• Reliance on Senior Management
• Failure to Make Capital Contributions
• Absence of Recourse to the General Partner
• Past Results Not Indicative of Future Results
• Projections; Opinions
• Investments Longer Than Term
• Determinations of Value
• Failure to Meet Targeted Returns
• Diverse Investors
• Mandatory Withdrawal
• Reinvestment
• Cash Distributions
• Contingent Liabilities on Disposition of Investments; Investor Giveback
• Target Capitalization
• Side Letters
• Regulatory Matters
• Unrelated Business Taxable Income
• Taxation in Foreign Jurisdictions
• Failure to Qualify as a REIT
• Tax Treatment of Effectively Connected Income
• Possible Legislative or Other Developments
• Conflicts of Interest
• Allocation of Investment Opportunities; Exclusivity
• Determinations by the General Partner
• Possible Joint Investments with Affiliates
• Certain Other Transactions with Affiliates
• Continuing Relationships
• Management of the Fund
• Pipeline Investments
• Expenses
• Competition for Management’s Time and Services
• Other Relationships
• Material Non-Public Information
• Cybersecurity
• Redemption Matters
• Uncertainty of Net Asset Value
• Feeder Vehicles
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Walton Street and its employees have not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events in the
past 10 years that Walton Street believes would be material to a client’s evaluation of Walton
Street’s advisory business or the integrity of its management.
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See the section titled “Advisory Business” under Item 4 above for a description of Walton Street’s
role in providing advisory services to the Funds.
Walton Street Capital, L.L.C. is affiliated with other Walton Street investment advisers registered
with the SEC under the Advisers Act pursuant to Walton Street’s registration in accordance with
SEC guidance. These affiliated investment advisers operate as a single advisory business together
with Walton Street Capital, L.L.C. and serve as managers or general partners of private investment
funds, separate accounts and other pooled vehicles and generally share common owners, officers,
partners, employees, consultants or persons occupying similar positions.
Neil Bluhm, a managing principal of Walton Street, serves as President of JMB Realty Corporation
(“JMB”). Until December 31, 2010, Mr. Bluhm owned a minority interest in JMB. As of that date,
the interest was transferred to a family trust. In addition, Mr. Bluhm owns a minority interest in
JMB Insurance Agency, Inc. (“JMB Insurance”) which is expected to provide insurance brokerage
services to the Funds for compensation not to exceed market rates. JMB owns minority interests in
JMB Financial Advisors, LLC (“JMB Financial”), which may from time to time provide financing
services to the Funds for compensation not to exceed market rates, and in 900FMS, LLC
(“900FMS”, and together with JMB, JMB Insurance and JMB Financial are collectively referred to
as the “JMB Entities”), which may from time to time provide accounting and reporting services,
including payroll, accounts payable, expense processing, cash management, reconciliation and
related administrative services to the Funds for compensation not to exceed market rates. A conflict
of interest could be presumed to exist between Walton Street and the JMB Entities because Mr.
Bluhm or the family trust that owns interests in JMB could personally benefit if the Funds engage
the services of the JMB Entities. The process for addressing any such potential conflicts of interest
is described below.
Affiliates of JMB own the building where Walton Street leases its Chicago office space and provide
certain human resources services and other offices services to Walton Street. The Funds do not pay
for Walton Street’s office space, such human resources services or other office services except for
the overhead expense portion of the accounting, legal and reporting reimbursement, which includes
the cost of office rent, such human resources services and other office services. (See the section
titled “Accounting, Legal and Reporting Fees” under Item 5 for a description of the accounting,
legal and reporting reimbursement.) Walton Street also holds the Annual Investor Meetings for
certain Funds at the hotel located in the same building as Walton Street’s Chicago offices, which is
also owned by an affiliate of JMB (and may in the future hold such meetings at another location
owned by a Fund or an affiliate of Walton Street). The Annual Investor Meeting is an expense of
the Funds.
Although it is not currently expected that JMB will engage in new real estate investment ventures
unrelated to its existing owned assets or otherwise not within the investment objectives of Funds
within their Commitment Periods, JMB and its affiliates are presently engaged directly or through
real estate investment partnerships and other entities in real estate investment and development. In
the event of a conflict of interest between JMB and Walton Street (or a Fund), Mr. Bluhm would be
required to act in a manner consistent with his fiduciary duties to both JMB and Walton Street,
which may require Mr. Bluhm to recuse himself from dealings between Walton Street and JMB.
Neither Walton Street nor Mr. Bluhm anticipates that any such conflicts of interest will arise.
With respect to certain matters under the Governing Agreements, Walton Street is required to obtain
approval and/or report the amount of insurance paid through JMB Insurance to each respective
Fund’s Advisory Board, which is composed of representatives of investors in such Fund not
affiliated with Walton Street. (Please see the section titled “Advisory Board” under Item 12 below
for additional information regarding the Funds’ Advisory Boards.) In addition, Walton Street
generally obtains representation from a third party consultant to seek to ensure that JMB Insurance’s
services are rendered at market rates.
The Funds may engage JMB Financial to provide financing services for compensation not to exceed
market rates and 900FMS to provide accounting and reporting services, including payroll, accounts
payable, expense processing, cash management, reconciliation and related administrative services
for compensation not to exceed market rates, and in each instance the transactions must be approved
and/or reported to each respective Fund’s Advisory Board. Walton Street also may engage 900FMS
for similar services. The Funds and Walton Street each pay for their respective portion of the
services rendered by 900FMS and such fees are not materially different for similar services.
Mr. Bluhm also has a family office, the entities of which are collectively referred to herein as
“LAMB.” LAMB has diversified direct and indirect holdings in equity and debt investments in
publicly held entities, private fund investments, investment advisers, real estate interests and
interests in various operating companies, including gaming entities. LAMB is an active investor in
various gaming developments through Gaming Entities (as defined below) and may exercise control
and/or take active positions in certain other types of investments. Mr. Bluhm is the manager and
oversees all LAMB investments, but all investments made by LAMB are primarily owned by trusts,
the beneficiaries of which are Mr. Bluhm’s children and grandchildren (the “Bluhm Trusts”).
LAMB is a significant investor in certain hedge funds. One hedge fund in which LAMB is invested
is managed by an entity primarily owned by Mr. Bluhm’s son (the “Hedge Fund”). The entities
managed by the Hedge Fund primarily invest in long and short equity and debt positions of publicly-
traded companies. LAMB may also invest in and/or seed additional hedge funds and/or investment
advisers in the future.
It is unlikely that investments suitable for LAMB or the Hedge Fund would also be suitable for the
Funds since they have different investment objectives and limitations. However, a potential conflict
of interest could arise because Mr. Bluhm may have the potential to personally benefit or cause his
children or grandchildren or other family members to benefit from investments made by LAMB or
the Hedge Fund in the event that such investments would have been appropriate for the Funds. This
potential conflict is addressed through Walton Street’s policies and procedures and governing
documents for the Funds, which require that Walton Street and each of its principals present any
investment opportunities suitable for investment for one of the Funds to Walton Street’s Investment
Committee and that, subject to the Investment Committee’s determination and any investment
limitation in the Fund documents, each such investment be made for the account of that Fund. The
compliance staff of Walton Street and LAMB meet periodically. The goal of such meetings is to
seek to identify and mitigate potential conflicts of interest among Walton Street and LAMB.
Employees of Walton Street may have family members and/or friends that are employed with, or
are otherwise affiliated with, entities that provide services or engage in business transactions with
Walton Street and/or the Funds. Examples of such relationships may include entities that are the
Fund investors, joint venture partners, operating partners, real estate or securities brokers, lenders,
and/or tenants in buildings owned by the Funds. Employees are required to report certain
relationships to the Compliance Department.
Investors should also refer to each Fund’s annual and quarterly reports for additional information
regarding related party transactions that may be effected from time to time.
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Transactions and Personal Trading Code of Ethics
Walton Street has adopted a written Code of Ethics designed to address and avoid potential conflicts
of interest as required under Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act.
This Rule requires Walton Street to adopt a Code of Ethics that sets forth a standard of business
conduct and compliance with federal securities laws by all of our employees. Our Code of Ethics
contains policies and procedures that require the following: (i) pre-clearance before purchasing real
estate related securities, or any securities in initial public offerings or private placements; (ii)
periodic reporting of employees’ personal securities transactions and holdings; and (iii) prompt
internal reporting of any violations of the Code of Ethics.
Walton Street will provide a copy of our Code of Ethics to clients or prospective clients, upon
request. Please contact Allison McDowell by telephone at (312) 915-2808 should you have any
questions concerning our Code of Ethics or wish to obtain a copy.
Investments in Gaming Entities
Mr. Bluhm and the Bluhm Trusts own interests in, and control and/or manage entities that currently
or in the future will own, develop, operate, oversee or manage gaming facilities, including other
mixed-use properties related to such gaming facilities (collectively, such existing entities and any
such entities that may be formed in the future, the “Gaming Entities”). For the avoidance of doubt,
the Gaming Entities include internet gaming and other gaming that occurs outside of a physical
property. None of the Gaming Entities has any principal, director, officer, or employee other than
Mr. Bluhm who is engaged in the Funds’ or Walton Street’s business or operations. Neither Mr.
Bluhm nor any of the Gaming Entities are obligated to present any opportunities to own, develop,
oversee or manage gaming facilities (including any properties related to such gaming facilities) to
the Funds. Certain of the Funds and Mr. Bluhm’s related Gaming Entities expect to pursue, on an
independent basis, investment opportunities within the gaming industry. Walton Street’s other
principals (related persons) may invest personally on a passive basis in investments made by the
Gaming Entities. In the future, if a Fund acquires additional interests in other gaming facilities or
other properties related to gaming facilities, such Fund may, but will be under no obligation to,
venture with one or more of the Gaming Entities or may engage one or more of the Gaming Entities
to manage or oversee such facility or property on terms that Walton Street determines in good faith
are not less favorable than those reasonably available from other third-party operators of gaming
facilities and related properties within the same geographic region. Any such transaction engaged
in with a Gaming Entity will be disclosed to the Advisory Board of the applicable Fund.
In 2008, entities wholly-owned by certain Funds, entities controlled by the Bluhm Trusts, and
certain employees of entities controlled by the Bluhm Trusts formed a joint venture with certain
third-party investors to purchase the majority of a casino project in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. These
parties also control an entity that, together with a Gaming Entity, provides oversight and advice
with respect to the operation of the casino (the “Oversight Entity”).
Co-Investment Opportunities
Employees and/or related persons of Walton Street may participate in co-investment entities that
invest in real estate assets that are related to investments of the Funds. The Governing Agreements
for certain Funds provide for the terms by which the investors may be allowed to co-invest with that
Fund in real estate assets. Those terms generally provide that to the extent Walton Street elects to
offer any opportunity to co-invest with a Fund to the investors of that Fund (including affiliates of
Walton Street), Walton Street must offer any such co-investment opportunities to such investors
pursuant to the terms of such Fund’s Governing Agreements. The Governing Agreements generally
provide that a co-investment opportunity is one Walton Street elects to offer to such persons because
investment limitations, lack of available capital, applicable law or Fund objectives (including
diversification requirements) limit the amount such Fund would otherwise invest in such investment
opportunity as determined in good faith by Walton Street in its sole discretion.
Investments in Management or Service Companies
A Fund investment, or an investment by the principals of Walton Street, may consist of a loan or an
interest in a property management or other service company. A Fund may engage such property
management or service company to provide services on behalf of a related Fund investment on
terms that Walton Street determines in good faith are not less favorable than those reasonably
available from other third-party property management or other service companies within the same
geographic region. Any such transaction will be disclosed to the Advisory Board of such Fund.
For example, a Fund has a net profits interest in Century Golf Partners Management, L.P., a golf
management company that provides services for the golf related investments held by such Fund and
certain other Funds that may acquire any golf related assets. Certain Funds also hold an interest in
Grupo Hotelero Sante Fe (“GHSF”), a Mexico-based hotel management company that provides
hotel management services to the Mexico-based hotels held by such Funds and certain other Funds
that may acquire hotel properties in Mexico.
Certain of the Funds, together with a Sidecar and an affiliate of Walton Street, own a minority
interest in Shriram Properties Private Limited (“Shriram Properties”), a prominent developer in
India. These entities also have the right to appoint two directors to the board of directors of Shriram
Properties and have approval rights over certain significant decisions to be taken by the board of
directors of Shriram Properties. A Fund may invest in one or more projects which are being
developed by Shriram Properties, subject to the discretion of Shriram Properties and Walton Street,
as applicable.
The use of affiliates of Walton Street in connection with services provided to the Funds as described
above and in Items 4, 5 and10 raises potential conflicts of interest in that there may be an incentive
for Walton Street to favor affiliates over more qualified service providers, not to terminate such
affiliated service providers and/or to otherwise not treat such affiliated service providers on an
arm’s length basis.
Personal Investments
Walton Street and its principals have made personal investments in the Funds alongside the
investors. As previously described, Walton Street receives incentive compensation from the Funds.
Affiliates of the General Partner may pay no or reduced management fees, acquisitions fees or
incentive compensation in connection with their investments in the Funds.
Employees of Walton Street may invest personally in real estate-related investments subject to the
restrictions of Walton Street’s Code of Ethics and the Governing Agreements of the Funds.
Additionally, Walton Street, its affiliates and/or personnel maintain relationships with financial
institutions, service providers, operating partners, joint venture partners and other market
participants, including managers of private funds, banks and brokers (collectively, “Third Party
Providers”). Certain of these Third Party Providers, their affiliates and/or personnel will invest (or
will be affiliated with an investor) in, engage in transactions with and/or provide services (including
services at reduced rates) to, Walton Street, its affiliates, personnel and/or the private funds or other
investment vehicles advised by Walton Street (including the Funds). In addition,
Walton Street, its affiliates and/or personnel may invest (or may be affiliated with an investor) in,
engage in transactions with and/or provide services (including services at reduced rates) to certain
Third Party Providers, their affiliates, personnel and/or their private funds or other investment
vehicles they advise. Walton Street, its affiliates and/or personnel may have a conflict of interest
with a Fund in recommending or making decisions regarding the retention or continuation of a Third
Party Provider to such Fund if such recommendation, for example, is motivated by a belief that the
Third Party Provider, its affiliates and/or personnel may be more likely to continue to invest in one
or more of Walton Street’s and/or its affiliates’ private funds, allow Walton Street, its affiliates
and/or personnel to continue to invest with the Third Party Provider, provide Walton Street, its
affiliates and/or personnel with information about markets and industries in which Walton Street
and/or its affiliates operate (or is contemplating operations) or provide other services that are
beneficial to Walton Street, its affiliates and/or its personnel. Walton Street and/or its affiliates may
have a conflict of interest in making such recommendations or decisions.
Employee Rights
Walton Street recognizes the significant contributions of the employees that are employed by the
Funds and/or their respective subsidiaries. Walton Street endorses the position that a fairly
compensated and well-trained workforce will provide high quality services to the Funds and their
subsidiaries and thereby enhance the value of the Funds’ investments. Walton Street respects the
rights of employees to choose whether to be represented by a union and believes that employees
should be able to make such decision in an environment that is free of harassment or intimidation
and that fosters a fair and open process resulting in a fully-informed choice by employees. In such
regard, Walton Street acknowledges and agrees that each Fund will comply with all of its legal
obligations in any union organization process with respect to employees employed by a Fund and
its subsidiaries, and will otherwise act in a manner designed to protect and uphold such employees’
rights. If such employees vote to unionize as prescribed by law, the General Partner will cause such
Fund and its subsidiaries to negotiate in good faith, and in accordance with its fiduciary obligations
as the general partner of such Fund, to reach a collective bargaining agreement with the elected
union.
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Client Referrals
Walton Street engages placement agents from time to time. However, such placement agents do
not effect transactions in real estate or publicly traded securities on behalf of the Funds.
Best Execution
When selecting a real estate broker, Walton Street will consider numerous factors and criteria with
the overall objective of selecting a broker who will efficiently and effectively market the asset for
sale and maximize returns for the Funds. Examples of the criteria used include the following: the
broker was helpful or instrumental during the acquisition and/or consulting process during the asset
management phase; the broker represented the seller during the purchase of the asset and is already
familiar with the property and/or the structure of ownership; access to decision makers for a likely
capital source; ability to run the bidding process to maximize the return on investment to a Fund;
knowledge and experience with the local market, type of asset and/or structure; complexity and size
of the transaction; past performance in representing Walton Street or others on similar deals;
presence of a strong local investment sales team assigned to the engagement; venture partner input
or predisposition to use a particular broker; the broker’s efficiency and professionalism in the
preparation and distribution of marketing materials relevant to the engagement; overall allocation
of business to a variety of qualified brokers that can meet Walton Street’s needs; and the fee
structure for the engagement.
With respect to Fund transactions in publicly traded securities (if any), Walton Street will select
broker-dealers based on its fiduciary duty to seek best execution. Numerous factors and criteria
will be used when evaluating brokers. Examples of the criteria used include but are not limited to
the following: overall price; availability and liquidity of a security (
e.g. for a fixed income security,
the use of a broker-dealer that makes a market in a particular issuer); quality of research provided;
trading expertise; reliability; maintaining confidentiality; frequency of errors; and reputation.
Walton Street is responsible for the placement of Fund transactions and the negotiation of any
commissions paid on such transactions. If applicable, securities, will generally be purchased
through brokers on securities exchanges or directly from the issuer or from an underwriter or market
maker for the securities. Purchases of securities through brokers involve a commission to the
broker. Purchases of securities from dealers serving as market makers include the spread between
the bid and the asked price. The Funds are responsible for paying any commissions or other fees
with regard to any security transactions effected on behalf of the respective Fund.
When participating in currency and interest rate hedging transactions, Walton Street and the Funds
generally use a third party vendor to provide quotes from multiple counterparties. Fund transactions
are executed with the broker-dealer, bank, or other counterparty with the intent of seeking “best
execution” for the Funds. Brokers, banks, or other counterparties are generally selected on the basis
of price and transaction expertise.
The Funds are responsible for paying all expenses associated with executing transactions in
securities and hedging transactions. While the use of a third party vendor to obtain quotes and
negotiate transactions will increase the cost of the transaction in excess of the amount that the Funds
might be able to achieve directly, these services along with other account related or accounting
assistance services are considered by Walton Street to be a valuable service for the Funds.
Soft Dollars
Walton Street receives real estate market data research from real estate brokers. Walton Street also
uses the services of those real estate brokers to buy or sell real estate investments for the Funds.
Walton Street and/or the General Partners do not have any formal soft dollar arrangements to
compensate the brokers for the research that is provided. Walton Street and/or the General Partners
may receive real estate-related research and market data from third party service providers. The
Funds will bear the expense for the research obtained from such third parties.
Trade Aggregation
The Funds rarely invest in any publicly traded securities. If a Fund transacts in a publicly traded
security, due to exclusivity provisions and the fact that Walton Street generally commits to
investments for a Fund during its respective commitment period for calling investor capital
commitments, it generally would not be practicable to aggregate transactions with another Fund.
Allocation of Investment Opportunities
Walton Street recognizes its fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the Funds. In instances
when Walton Street may be in a position to allocate investment opportunities to more than one Fund
at a time, it will use reasonable efforts to ensure that each Fund is treated in a fair and equitable
manner over time. In making any such allocation, Walton Street may consider, among other things,
diversification considerations (both geographically and by type and size of investment), applicable
investment restrictions, availability of committed capital, expected applicable returns, if the
investment opportunity is a follow-on investment and the length of time such capital has been
available for investment and applicable legal, tax and regulatory considerations. A Fund’s
Governing Agreements may permit certain other investment vehicles and accounts to have
exclusivity over investments that would otherwise be suitable for such Fund. Walton Street
manages certain Funds that under certain circumstances may invest together and such decision is
subject to the sole discretion of Walton Street and the Funds’ investment limitations, availability of
capital and/or any applicable legal, tax and regulatory considerations. Walton Street will not make
investments in Mexico outside the second MX CKD that are within such MX CKD’s investment
objectives. The Debt Funds are expected to target debt investments with different characteristics
than debt investments that would fall within other Funds’ investment objectives. Debt investments
will be allocated to either a Debt Fund or another Fund based on the investment objectives of such
Funds. A Walton Street affiliate (“WSC India”) provides services to the manager (the “India
Manager”) of an India vehicle (the “India Vehicle”) which invests in securities of companies
engaged in the construction and development of real estate in India in connection with the India
Manager’s management of the India Vehicle. Until the earlier of the expiration or termination of
the commitment period of the India Vehicle and the first date on which the India Vehicle is 75%
committed for investment, WSC India will offer to the India Manager for investment by the India
Vehicle transactions sourced by WSC India that fit certain investment criteria. Walton Street
currently manages, and may consider managing, separate accounts in the future. It is anticipated
that such separate accounts, if any, will target real estate-related investments with different
characteristics than real estate-related investments that would fall within the Funds’ investment
objectives investments or that are otherwise not suitable for the Funds (e.g., because investment
limitations, lack of available capital, applicable law or Fund objectives (such as diversification
requirements) limit the amount a Fund would otherwise invest in such investment opportunity) as
determined in good faith by Walton Street.
Trade Errors
In the event that a Fund incurs a trade error solely as a result of Walton Street’s gross negligence,
willful misconduct, or fraud, such error is to be corrected by Walton Street as soon as practicable
and in a manner such that such Fund incurs no loss. Trade errors that result other than by breach of
care stated above will be borne by the relevant Fund. To the extent that any gains arise from a
trading error and as such are received by a Fund, then such gains will be retained by that Fund.
Cross Transactions
Walton Street generally does not cause the Funds to engage in any cross transactions. In the event
that Walton Street does so, Walton Street will first consider and determine that the transaction is in
the best interests of both participating Funds. Walton Street will obtain consent from the Advisory
Boards or the limited partners of the Funds engaging in such cross transaction, to the extent deemed
necessary or appropriate.
Transactions with Limited Partners and Affiliates
The Funds have in the past, and may in the future, enter into transactions with a limited partner or
its affiliates (whether as a buyer, seller, lessor, lessee, manager, broker, agent, trustee, provider of
services, or otherwise). Neither a Fund nor any partner shall have, as a consequence of this
relationship, any rights in or to any income or profits derived from such transaction or relationship.
Advisory Board
To the extent provided for in the Governing Agreements, certain Funds have Advisory Boards. The
Advisory Boards are established to review and resolve certain conflicts of interest between Walton
Street and the respective Fund. Generally, a majority of the members serving on each Advisory
Board must not be affiliated with Walton Street. Certain co-investment vehicles rely on consents
provided by the relevant Fund’s Advisory Board.
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Review of Fund Portfolios
Walton Street’s Acquisitions group meets on a periodic basis to discuss new investment
opportunities that should be presented to the Investment Committee. The investment positions and
assets within the Funds’ portfolios are monitored and reviewed by personnel of Walton Street’s
Asset Management group on a daily and/or weekly basis or as necessary. The Investment
Committee meets whenever needed to review and approve of any investment decisions for the
Funds. The members of the Investment Committee are described in Item 8 above.
Fund Reporting
The Governing Agreements of the Funds provide for certain written reports to investors.
The following reports are generally provided to investors within 60 days after the end of each
quarter and generally contain the following information: (i) statement of changes in the Funds’
unaudited net asset value (“UNAV”); (ii) a status report on Fund assets; and (iii) a description of
the performance of Fund assets. Investors also receive a capital account statement to show the value
of their interests in the applicable Fund. UNAV values differ from GAAP as further described
under Valuation Methodology below. GAAP Financial Statements will continue to be presented as
provided for in the Governing Agreements for each Fund. On a quarterly basis, investors in the
Funds are also generally provided with unaudited financial statements that generally include the
following information: (i) a balance sheet; (ii) a statement of income or loss; (iii) statement of
partners’ capital; and (iv) a statement of cash flows.
Within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year, investors in the Funds where Walton Street is
determined to have custody will also receive copies of annual audited financial statements prepared
in accordance with GAAP that generally include the following information: (i) auditors opinion;
(ii) balance sheet; (iii) statement of income or loss; (iv) statement of partners’ capital; (v) statement
of cash flows; and (vi) notes to the financial statements.
In addition to or in lieu of the foregoing, Funds regulated outside the United States distribute reports
and prepare statements in accordance with the requirements of local regulations and market
practices or as may be further provided in the relevant Governing Agreements.
Walton Street also distributes special reports and/or statements to investors, upon specific request.
The special reporting varies by the format in which an investor would prefer to receive our
information (
e.g., using a specific template or questionnaire).
Valuation Methodology
In accordance with the Governing Agreements of each Fund, all closed-end Fund investments are
measured for value increases or decreases on an annual basis as of the end of the fourth quarter.
During the year, to the extent that a Fund asset experiences a material event as determined by the
General Partner, valuation adjustments are made each quarter as appropriate. Valuations are
typically completed using an unleveraged (free and clear) discounted cash flow methodology, and
may incorporate the use of different hold periods, capitalization and discount rate assumptions and
other factors including debt maturities, market comparables, replacement costs, appraisals or other
third-party data. Changes in valuation assumptions and methodology for underlying investments
are made from period to period at the discretion of the General Partner. The valuations are prepared
in good faith by the General Partner, but should not be regarded as a representation or guarantee
that any specific investment will achieve any particular performance or could be sold for any
particular value. The actual realized values and returns from unrealized investments may differ
materially from the General Partner’s estimated values and projections. Certain differences may
exist between UNAV and GAAP Financial Statements due to the requirements of GAAP Financial
Statements and Walton Street’s determination of the appropriate fair values. These differences
include, but are not limited to timing or recognition differences between UNAV and GAAP
Financial Statement preparation, audit adjustments and non-economic GAAP adjustments.
Perpetual life vehicles may have different valuation methodologies, including, without limitation,
more frequent valuations and differing use of third parties such as valuation agents and appraisers.
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Additional Compensation
The Funds may act in conjunction with developers or outside investors for competitive or strategic
reasons or for other reasons that Walton Street determines will benefit the Funds, including forming
joint ventures or other arrangements. Such third parties may venture with the Fund and Walton
Street and may receive compensation in connection with arranging and managing such ventures.
Any incentive compensation received by Walton Street in connection with joint ventures between
the Funds and such third parties will be distributed to the Funds. Walton Street will retain any
acquisition, financing and management fees received in connection with joint ventures between the
Funds and such third parties.
Employees of Walton Street may obtain discounted rates while staying at properties (
i.e., hotels or
resorts) owned by the Funds, while traveling for business or personal reasons. Employees may
accept the “Friends and Family” rates offered by the properties, subject to availability. Employees
are prohibited from requesting and/or accepting accommodations by Fund-owned properties that
are free of charge to the employee, while traveling on personal time.
Client Referrals
Walton Street may periodically engage third party placement agents and/or solicitors to introduce
prospective investors for the Funds. Except as otherwise provided for in the Governing Agreements
for the Funds, the fees and expenses of any third-party placement agents and/or solicitors generally
will be paid by the Funds, but will be reimbursed by Walton Street by offsetting its fees.
Business Entertainment
Walton Street’s Sponsorship of and Participation in Events
In order to provide the quality of services that the Funds and investors expect, it is necessary for
Walton Street to establish, maintain and enhance relationships with Fund investors and prospective
Fund investors, as well as various professionals in the real estate investment and management
business, such as attorneys, consultants, investment brokers, investment bankers, building leasing
agents and tenant representatives, lenders, developers, venture and operating partners and other
service providers and investment professionals (together, the “Real Estate Industry”). Establishing
meaningful and long-term relationships in these and other areas within the Real Estate Industry are
critical to Walton Street in identifying diverse strategies and sourcing investment opportunities for
the Funds, as well as efficiently underwriting, financing, leasing, managing and disposing of Fund
assets. Walton Street and the Real Estate Industry value important and long-standing relationships,
and as such, Walton Street and its employees may invite those within, and are frequently invited to
participate in activities sponsored by, the Real Estate Industry that could be considered lavish
entertainment, such as sporting events, concerts, golf and other outdoor outings and other
recreational activities (collectively, “Events”). Walton Street recognizes that many in the Real
Estate Industry similarly put efforts forth to establish, maintain and enhance their relationships with
organizations competitive to Walton Street.
The meals, travel and accommodations for many, but not all, Events may also be paid by Walton
Street or such Real Estate Industry third-parties including private airfare and accommodations at
upscale locations. In addition, the properties owned by the Funds may also sponsor Events, in which
employees of Walton Street may attend in an effort to generate marketing opportunities for
renting/leasing available space in such properties or otherwise. The primary benefits Walton Street
and the Funds receive from Walton Street’s sponsorship and participation in these Events is to
originate and further strengthen our relationships within the Real Estate Industry. Walton Street
believes that working to have such relationships is important towards ensuring that Walton Street
is provided with the opportunity to capitalize upon active sources of deal flow and investment
opportunities, as well as to receive critical and reliable services and information. While Walton
Street believes employee sponsorship and participation in these Events is beneficial to the Funds
for the reasons described above, Walton Street’s subsequent selection and retention of such Real
Estate Industry service providers could be viewed as a form of reimbursement for attending such
Events. Walton Street recognizes and acknowledges our fiduciary duty to the Funds. As such, no
such Events or activities sponsored or received by Walton Street are permitted to influence our due
diligence process in the acquiring, underwriting, financing, managing, leasing and selling of real
estate investments or fulfilling our fiduciary duty to the Funds. Walton Street requires its employees
to report their planned sponsorship of and participation in certain Events, depending on the nature
of such Events, for review. Walton Street monitors such reporting and determines on a case-by-
case basis whether an employee’s sponsorship of or participation in an Event is (i) warranted and
the expenses may be paid by third parties, (ii) warranted but the expenses must be paid by Walton
Street or the participating Employee, or (iii) the sponsorship of or participation in the Event is not
warranted.
Property Incentive Programs
Walton Street and/or entities hired by Walton Street (such as property management or leasing
service providers) will periodically sponsor incentive programs for unaffiliated third parties,
primarily for real estate brokers and leasing agents. The programs are designed to incentivize the
brokers and/or leasing agents to generate interest in obtaining tenants to occupy vacant space in
properties owned by the Funds. The incentive programs are designed primarily to benefit the Funds
by securing leases as quickly as possible to generate revenue at the properties owned by the Funds.
The incentive programs may include items such as meals, gifts, gift cards, vacation
accommodations, and other items. The incentive programs are paid for as part of the marketing
budget for each property. Since these expenses are paid by the individual property, the Funds will
indirectly bear the cost of these programs.
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The Funds’ General Partners are affiliates of Walton Street and therefore Walton Street is generally
considered to have custody of client assets. The Funds are audited annually and the audited financial
statements, which are generally prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, are distributed to the Funds’ investors within 120 days of the Funds’ fiscal year end.
Fund investors should carefully review the Funds’ audited financial statements.
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Walton Street has investment discretion over the Funds’ assets, in accordance with each Fund’s
respective offering documents and Governing Agreements. The Funds’ General Partners are
affiliates of Walton Street.
Each Fund’s Governing Agreements and offering documents generally set forth certain limitations
with respect to the management of such Fund and the activities of Walton Street, among others.
Fund investors may enter into Side Letter agreements with Walton Street, as described in the section
titled “Side Letters” under Item 5 above. These agreements may have the effect of limiting certain
of Walton Street’s activities.
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In accordance with its fiduciary duty to the Funds and Rule 206(4)-6 of the Investment Advisers
Act, Walton Street has adopted and implemented written policies and procedures governing the
voting of Fund portfolio securities.
Walton Street is periodically required to execute proxies in foreign jurisdictions at shareholders’
meetings as required by foreign laws. In most, but not all cases, these are foreign entities that were
established to own real estate assets in foreign countries and these entities are generally majority
owned by the Funds. These types of proxies generally require the approval of financial statements,
capital calls, capital distributions, and other items. Upon notification of a shareholder meeting,
Walton Street designates a representative to attend the shareholder’s meeting and submit Walton
Street’s vote in person. Walton Street instructs the designated person to vote in the best interest of
the Funds and in accordance with our fiduciary duty to the Funds. If Walton Street determines that
it is facing a material conflict of interest in voting a proxy, Walton Street will obtain
recommendations from the applicable Fund’s Advisory Board, or an independent third-party, to
provide an independent recommendation on the direction in which Walton Street should vote. The
determination by the third-party will be binding on Walton Street.
Walton Street maintains a record of any proxy votes executed on behalf of the Funds. Investors in
the Funds may contact Walton Street to obtain a copy of Walton Street’s proxy voting policy or to
obtain information with respect to any specific proxy votes submitted on behalf of the relevant
Fund.
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Walton Street is not aware of any financial condition that it believes is expected to affect its ability
to meet contractual commitments to the Funds.
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