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Andropovsk Farms Limited ("AFL)

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Andropovsk Farms Limited ("AFL) March 2009 A UK company established in 2006 to grow edible cereals, animal feed and vegetable oils, combining western farming expertise with high-quality land and a low cost base in south-west Russia; Current land area of around 14,200 Ha, expected to generate profits of around US$ 2.0 million during the current financial year calculated on the basis of the current prices of commodities; Some of the lowest farming costs in the world; Land held via long leases (49 years) to avoid ownership problems; Immediate option on further 11,000 Ha on highly advantageous terms with future potential to increase to 40,000 + Ha; Seeking to raise between US$ 7.0 and 10.0 million to acquire additional; land and fund working capital First class relationship with local Government authorities. The farm The existing farm comprises some 14,200 Ha, of which around 10,200 is prime amble 4 Sent -h land and 3,800 prime pasture; Situated in the southern Stavropol Krai region of Russia, the land comprises mainly high grade chernzym silts ("black earth") in one of the most productive areas of Russia's farming region; Located less than 40km from the town of Kursavka, where the main line railway m s to the principal Russian grain port of Novorossisk - less than one day away - and where a 110,000 tonne silo is located, and less than 30km from the main trans-Caucasus highway; Ideal climate, with warm continental weather patterns, average rainfall of 550 mm and generally mild winters; The land was obtained at highly competitive rates, with rents from as low as US$ 6.0 per Ha Duration of leases is up to 49 years, with capped rental reviews ; Prepared by Allen & Overy Moscow; Capped five year reviews on most leases; Pre-emption rights to purchase outright on formula price basis on most leases; Management believe that the leases are currently worth some US$550 per cultivated Ha. I L rl L It I L III' 2008 was the company's first year of harvest . 7,700 Ha has been planted with Winter Wheat and Oil Seed Rape (OSR) for the 2009 season;; AFL has built a first class, well motivated and led labour force; Equipment is modern and highly efficient; AFL has identified areas of efficiency potential in 2008 which it intends to implement in 2009; Russia imports 50% of its beef requirement. Management are exploring the possibility of establishing a beef farming operation in 2010 and the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) are in process of completing the feasibility study. Preliminary findings are already extremely positive. EFTA00724657 ANDROPOVSK FARMS LIMITED 2 Financials AFL's cost of operation, (excluding Capex and interest on any debt) averages under $LIS290 per Ha; The expected revenues for 2009 are around US$ 6.6 million (basis current prices) with EBITD in 2009 anticipated at $US 2.8 millions; Financing /Use of Proceeds The proceeds raised for AFL will be used to, repay existing debt acquire the additional land available and to fund working capital including machinery and 26,000 mts drying/storage capacity: - USS 3.5 million to repay existing short term debt - USS 1.0 - 4.0 million for machinery and plant - USS 2.5 million to fund working capital and new farms; I IF 1 I f 1:g I Ir • The management team combines key skills of farming expertise (both in Western and Central & Eastern Europe), commodity trading experience, financial skills and insurance market knowledge: In 2009 we will bring additional agronomy skills to the team Managing Director — Guy Cheyney - 30 years international physical commodity trading and finance, UK, Far East and USA - 17 years trading in Russia, in depth knowledge of Russian systems and methods with first class relationships. - Registered with the FSA in London Director - Edward Close-Smith - 31 years experience in the international insurance market working as a Lloyd's broker. - 1996-2006. MD (North America) of Thompson Heath & Bond Ltd, Lloyd's broker. - 1986-1996. Bradstock Insurance London & North America - 1976-1986. C.T. Bowring & Co (Insurance) Ltd Director- David !Alley - 22 years experience in the international commodity markets. - Founding Partner RK Capital Management LLP. - B. Sc (honours) Economics 1987 Senior Farm Manager — Gordon Stephens - Over 20 years international fanning experience including Zambia, Libya and Romania - Specialist in Agricultural machinery and "big farm" management. Founding shareholders: Guy Cheyney, Edward Close-Smith and Russian Administration 44.71% • Other shareholders, 55.29% Total shares in issue 3,312,131 Existing authorised share Capital; 6,000,000 • Guy Cheyney and Edward Close-Smith have options over 1,800,000 shares Tel: + Fax: + Email THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY EFTA00724658

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