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[sheet: Transaction Summary]

ItemDetail
TransactionAcquisition of 450 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001 (Block 754, Lot 42, Borough of Manhattan)
BuyerBFO 450 West 34th LLC (a Delaware LLC to be formed; sole member: Briarwood Family Office LLC)
Buyer ParentBriarwood Family Office LLC, 680 Park Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10065 (EIN: 83-2947156)
Buyer PrincipalsTheodore R. Ashworth, Founder & Managing Principal; Margaux Ashworth-Levine, Principal & Head of RE Investments
SellerMeridian Gateway Holdings LLC, 1440 Broadway, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10018 (EIN: 27-6831044)
Seller PrincipalsVictor S. Papadopoulos, Managing Member; Elena K. Rosenberg, Co-Managing Member
Purchase Price$120,000,000
Earnest Money Deposit$6,000,000 (5% of purchase price) to Prestige Escrow Services LLC
Additional Deposit$3,000,000 (post-DD; total deposits = $9,000,000)
Escrow AgentPrestige Escrow Services LLC, 1 Penn Plaza, Suite 4500, New York, NY 10119
Due Diligence Period45 calendar days from PSA execution
Target ClosingJune 30, 2026
Outside Closing DateJuly 31, 2026
Governing LawNew York
Buyer's CounselCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Angela Fontaine, Partner; Douglas Fairchild, Partner; Cynthia Ho, Associate; Grace Nakamura, Associate) — One Liberty Plaza, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10006
Seller's CounselHargrove, Pettigrew & Sloane LLP (Jonathan D. Hargrove, Partner; Rebecca Tran, Associate) — 399 Park Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10022
C&H Matter Number1026-00003
Senior Lender (Prospective)Pinnacle Federal Savings Bank (Daniel Ortega, SVP) — 245 Park Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10167
Proposed Senior Loan$78,000,000 (65% LTV); SOFR + 225 bps (est. 6.60%); 5-year term / 30-year amortization
Preferred Equity (Prospective)Caliber Point Capital Partners LP (Priya Sundaram, MD) — $18,000,000 at 10.5% preferred return
BFO Equity$24,000,000 (20% of capital stack)
Title InsurerGranite State Title Insurance Company (Martin Clearfield, Title Officer) — 140 Broadway, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10005
Existing Lender (Payoff)Eastbridge Commercial Bank, N.A. — estimated payoff $28,700,000
Property GBA186,400 SF (14 stories plus cellar)
In-Place NOI$6,960,000 (implied cap rate 5.80%)
Price Per SF$643.78

[sheet: Key Milestones & Timeline]

Item No.Milestone / EventTarget DateResponsible PartyStatusNotes
1C&H Engagement CommencedFebruary 25, 2026Calderwood & Harkness LLPCompleteMatter No. 1026-00003
2LOI ExecutedMarch 14, 2026Briarwood / MeridianCompleteSigned by Theodore R. Ashworth (BFO) and Victor S. Papadopoulos (MGH)
3Due Diligence Request List Transmitted to Seller's CounselMarch 2026Calderwood & Harkness LLP / Cynthia HoIn ProgressSent to Hargrove, Pettigrew & Sloane LLP (Rebecca Tran)
4Formation of BFO 450 West 34th LLC (Delaware)Prior to PSA executionCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Grace NakamuraNot StartedFile Certificate of Formation with Delaware SOS; obtain EIN via SS-4
5Updated Phase I ESA CommissionedMarch / April 2026Whitmore Environmental Sciences LLC (Dr. Samantha Reeves)Not StartedExisting Phase I dated June 15, 2020 — over 180 days old; update required
6Updated ALTA/NSPS Survey CommissionedMarch / April 2026Clearview Land Surveyors Inc.Not StartedExisting survey dated March 2, 2011 — stale; full update with Table A items required
7Appraisal OrderedMarch / April 2026Kensington Valuation Group Inc. (Robert Huang, MAI)Not StartedRequired by Pinnacle Federal Savings Bank for loan underwriting
8Pinnacle Federal Savings Bank — Term Sheet ReceivedTBDDaniel Ortega / Pinnacle Federal Savings BankNot Started$78,000,000 senior acquisition loan; term sheet not yet issued
9Caliber Point Capital Partners LP — Term Sheet ReceivedTBDPriya Sundaram / Caliber Point Capital Partners LPNot Started$18,000,000 preferred equity; preliminary discussions only
10PSA ExecutionApril 11, 2026 (Target)BFO 450 West 34th LLC / Meridian Gateway Holdings LLCNot StartedBuyer's form PSA drafted by C&H; negotiation with HPS
11Earnest Money Deposit Due3 business days after PSA executionBriarwood Family Office LLCNot Started$6,000,000 to Prestige Escrow Services LLC
12Due Diligence Period CommencesApril 11, 2026 (upon PSA execution)All partiesNot Started45 calendar days; free-look termination right
13Title Commitment Received and ReviewedDuring DD PeriodGranite State Title Insurance Company / Cynthia HoNot StartedNew policy at $120,000,000 insured amount; review existing encumbrances
14Tenant Estoppels Requested and ReceivedDuring DD PeriodSeller / Hargrove, Pettigrew & Sloane LLPNot StartedFrom Harmon & Voss, Solstice Wellness, Ridgepoint, Calderon Specialty Insurance Digital, Floors 8-9 tenants
15Zoning / Land Use Analysis CompleteDuring DD PeriodGrace Nakamura / Halcyon Planning Associates LLC (Mark Espinoza)Not StartedC6-4 district; FAR 10.0; unused development rights of 14,850 SF
16Violations Search Complete (DOB / ECB / HPD / FDNY)During DD PeriodGrace NakamuraNot StartedIdentify open violations; negotiate Seller cure obligations in PSA
17Insurance Review CompleteDuring DD PeriodGrace Nakamura / Lockhart & Pryor Insurance Advisors LLC (Nadia Kowalski)Not StartedCurrent annual insurance cost $312,000; assess post-acquisition and lender requirements
18Property Management Agreement Analysis CompleteDuring DD PeriodCynthia HoNot StartedAtlas Urban Management Corp. (Gerald Fitch); term through Dec. 31, 2027; 4.0% of EGI; assess termination/assignment upon sale
19Entity-Level Diligence on Seller CompleteDuring DD PeriodGrace NakamuraNot StartedConfirm MGH good standing (NY LLC), authority of Papadopoulos/Rosenberg, no litigation
20Residential Rent Regulation Analysis CompleteDuring DD PeriodGrace NakamuraNot Started38 residential units, Floors 10-14; DHCR registration; HSTPA of 2019 implications
21CEMA Request Letter to Eastbridge Commercial Bank, N.A.During DD PeriodCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Cynthia HoNot StartedRequest cooperation for CEMA assignment of existing mortgage (est. payoff $28,700,000); potential MRT savings of $803,600
22Due Diligence Period ExpiresMay 26, 2026All partiesNot Started45 days from April 11, 2026 PSA execution
23Additional Deposit DueMay 27, 2026Briarwood Family Office LLCNot Started$3,000,000 to Prestige Escrow Services LLC (1 BD after DD expiration); total deposits = $9,000,000
24Pinnacle Federal Savings Bank — Loan CommitmentPrior to ClosingPinnacle Federal Savings Bank / Daniel OrtegaNot Started$78,000,000 senior mortgage; est. DSCR 1.16× (below typical 1.25× minimum — to be addressed)
25Caliber Point Capital Partners LP — Preferred Equity DocumentationPrior to ClosingCaliber Point Capital Partners LP / Priya SundaramNot Started$18,000,000 preferred equity; 10.5% preferred return
26ClosingJune 30, 2026 (Target)All partiesNot Started
27Seller's Outside Closing DeadlineJuly 31, 2026All partiesNot StartedFinal contractual deadline for closing

[sheet: Closing Deliverables — Seller]

Item No.DeliverableDescription / DetailResponsible PartyDue DateStatusNotes
1Bargain and Sale Deed with Covenant Against Grantor's ActsConveying 450 West 34th Street, Block 754, Lot 42, Borough of Manhattan, from Meridian Gateway Holdings LLC to BFO 450 West 34th LLCSeller / HPSClosingNot StartedForm attached as PSA exhibit
2Assignment and Assumption of LeasesAssigning all tenant leases to BFO 450 West 34th LLC, including leases with Harmon & Voss Retail Partners LLC, Solstice Wellness Studio Inc., Ridgepoint Consulting Group LLC, Calderon Specialty Insurance Digital Media Corp., Floors 8-9 office tenants, and 38 residential unitsSeller / HPSClosingNot StartedForm attached as PSA exhibit
3Bill of SalePersonal property, fixtures, equipment included in the saleSeller / HPSClosingNot Started
4FIRPTA Non-Foreign Person CertificateCertification that Meridian Gateway Holdings LLC (EIN 27-6831044) is not a foreign person under IRC § 1445Seller / HPSClosingNot StartedForm attached as PSA exhibit
5Title Affidavit / Owner's AffidavitStandard form affidavit for Granite State Title Insurance Company to issue owner's title policySeller / HPSClosingNot StartedRequired by Granite State (Martin Clearfield)
6Tenant Estoppel CertificatesFrom all major commercial tenants: Harmon & Voss Retail Partners LLC (exp. 11/30/2032), Solstice Wellness Studio Inc. (exp. 3/31/2029), Ridgepoint Consulting Group LLC (exp. 8/31/2030), Calderon Specialty Insurance Digital Media Corp. (exp. 1/31/2028), and Floors 8-9 office tenantsSeller / HPSPrior to ClosingNot StartedForm attached as PSA exhibit; confirm rents, security deposits, no defaults
7Rent Roll (Certified)Certified rent roll as of a date within 3 days of closing for all commercial and residential tenantsSeller / Atlas Urban Management Corp. (Gerald Fitch)ClosingNot Started
8Assignment of Property Management Agreement or Termination NoticeAssignment to Buyer or termination of management agreement with Atlas Urban Management Corp. (term through December 31, 2027; 4.0% of EGI)Seller / HPSClosingNot StartedReview change-of-control / termination provisions
9Assignment of Service Contracts, Warranties, and PermitsAll assignable service contracts, equipment warranties, building permits, and licensesSeller / HPSClosingNot Started
10NYC Real Property Transfer Tax Return (RPT)NYC RPT transfer tax of $3,150,000 ($120,000,000 × 2.625%) — Seller obligationSeller / HPSClosingNot StartedSeller bears transfer tax
11NYS Real Estate Transfer Tax Return (TP-584)NYS transfer tax of $780,000 ($120,000,000 × 0.65%) — Seller obligationSeller / HPSClosingNot StartedSeller bears transfer tax; total transfer taxes = $3,930,000
12Seller's Authorization DocumentsCertified copy of Meridian Gateway Holdings LLC operating agreement, resolutions authorizing sale, certificates of good standing (NY)Seller / HPSPrior to ClosingNot StartedConfirm authority of Papadopoulos and Rosenberg
13Eastbridge Commercial Bank, N.A. — Payoff LetterPayoff letter for existing mortgage (original principal $41,100,000; estimated payoff $28,700,000; recorded April 14, 2011)Seller / EastbridgePrior to ClosingNot StartedUCC-1 termination also required
14Eastbridge — CEMA Cooperation DocumentsAssignment of existing mortgage for CEMA consolidation with Pinnacle Federal Savings Bank new mortgage; potential MRT savings of $803,600Seller / Eastbridge / Pinnacle / C&HClosingNot StartedCEMA: new money MRT = ($78M − $28.7M) × 2.80% = $1,380,400 vs. full MRT of $2,184,000
15UCC-3 Termination StatementTermination of UCC-1 financing statement in favor of Eastbridge Commercial Bank, N.A.Seller / EastbridgeClosingNot Started
16Keys, Access Cards, Building RecordsPhysical delivery of all keys, access devices, tenant files, building plans, certificates of occupancy, and operating manualsSeller / Atlas Urban Management Corp.ClosingNot Started
17Closing Statement (Seller's)Seller's settlement statement reflecting purchase price, prorations, adjustments, transfer taxes, payoff, and net proceedsSeller / HPSClosingNot Started

[sheet: Closing Deliverables — Buyer]

Item No.DeliverableDescription / DetailResponsible PartyDue DateStatusNotes
1Purchase Price FundsWire transfer of $120,000,000 less deposits ($9,000,000) and subject to prorations and adjustments; net balance approximately $111,000,000 (before adjustments)Briarwood Family Office LLC / Pinnacle / Caliber PointClosingNot StartedSource: Senior mortgage $78M + Pref equity $18M + BFO equity $24M = $120M
2Buyer's Authorization DocumentsCertificate of Formation of BFO 450 West 34th LLC (Delaware), LLC Agreement, Certificate of Good Standing (Delaware), authorization resolutionsC&H / Grace NakamuraPrior to ClosingNot StartedSPV to be formed; EIN to be obtained
3Assumption of Leases (Counterpart)Buyer's counterpart signature on Assignment and Assumption of LeasesBFO 450 West 34th LLC / C&HClosingNot Started
4Mortgage Recording Tax PaymentMRT on new Pinnacle Federal Savings Bank mortgage; full MRT = $78,000,000 × 2.80% = $2,184,000; with CEMA = ($78,000,000 − $28,700,000) × 2.80% = $1,380,400 (savings of $803,600)Buyer / C&HClosingNot StartedCEMA feasibility dependent on Eastbridge cooperation
5CEMA Documents (Buyer's Side)Consolidation, Extension, and Modification Agreement with Pinnacle Federal Savings Bank, consolidating assigned Eastbridge mortgage ($28,700,000) with new loan amount into $78,000,000 consolidated mortgageC&H / Pinnacle counselClosingNot Started
6Pinnacle Federal Savings Bank Loan DocumentsMortgage, note, assignment of leases and rents, environmental indemnity, guaranty (if any), borrower's certificate, and all ancillary loan documents for $78,000,000 senior acquisition financingPinnacle Federal Savings Bank / Lender's counselClosingNot StartedSOFR + 225 bps (est. 6.60%); 5-year term; 30-year amortization; est. annual debt service $5,986,800
7Caliber Point Preferred Equity DocumentsPreferred equity investment agreement for $18,000,000 at 10.5% preferred return; amended LLC agreement for BFO 450 West 34th LLC to reflect preferred equity structureC&H / Caliber Point Capital Partners LP (Priya Sundaram)ClosingNot StartedSubject to final negotiation
8Owner's Title Insurance ApplicationApplication to Granite State Title Insurance Company for owner's title policy insured at $120,000,000C&H / Granite State (Martin Clearfield)Prior to ClosingNot StartedExisting policy No. GST-2011-04872 insured at $68,500,000 (2011)
9Updated ALTA/NSPS SurveyUpdated survey by Clearview Land Surveyors Inc. with Table A items; lot area 20,125 SF; confirm no encroachmentsClearview Land Surveyors Inc.Prior to ClosingNot StartedExisting survey dated March 2, 2011 — stale
10Updated Phase I Environmental Site AssessmentUpdated Phase I ESA per ASTM E1527-21 by Whitmore Environmental Sciences LLC (Dr. Samantha Reeves); prior report dated June 15, 2020 — no RECs; de minimis adjacent dry-cleaning concernWhitmore Environmental Sciences LLCPrior to ClosingNot StartedLender requirement; may require limited Phase II for adjacent lot concern
11Appraisal ReportMAI appraisal by Kensington Valuation Group Inc. (Robert Huang, MAI) supporting $120,000,000 purchase price; required by Pinnacle for loan underwritingKensington Valuation Group Inc.Prior to ClosingNot Started
12Insurance Binders / CertificatesProperty and casualty, general liability, umbrella, rent loss, and flood insurance binders meeting Pinnacle Federal Savings Bank requirements; coordinated with Lockhart & Pryor Insurance Advisors LLC (Nadia Kowalski); current annual cost $312,000Lockhart & Pryor / BFOPrior to ClosingNot Started
13NYC RPT Return (Buyer portion, if applicable)Buyer's portion of NYC RPT return; mansion tax analysis for residential componentC&H / Edgemont Nash & Co. LLP (Laura Siddiqui)ClosingNot StartedMansion tax applicability under analysis
14Closing Statement (Buyer's)Buyer's settlement statement reflecting purchase price ($120,000,000), credits for deposits ($9,000,000), prorations (RE taxes at $2,640,000/yr, rents), MRT, and net funds dueC&HClosingNot Started
15Post-Closing: ACRIS RecordingRecord deed, CEMA/mortgage, assignment of leases with NYC ACRISC&H / Title companyPost-ClosingNot Started

[sheet: Prorations & Adjustments]

Item No.Proration / Adjustment ItemAnnual AmountProration BasisEstimated Buyer Credit / (Debit)Responsible PartyNotes
1Real Estate Taxes$2,640,000Per diem proration as of closing date (June 30, 2026); NYC fiscal year July 1 – June 30; per diem = $7,232.88TBD — depends on exact closing date and installment paymentsC&H / Edgemont Nash & Co. LLPFY 2025/2026; tentative FY 2026/2027 assessed value $48,200,000 (Tax Class 4); no pending certiorari
2Rents (Commercial & Residential)$10,796,000 EGISeller entitled to rents through day before closing; Buyer entitled from closing date forwardTBDC&H / HPSEGI = GPR $9,333,500 − Vacancy $1,177,500 + Other Income $2,640,000
3Security DepositsTBDAll tenant security deposits transferred to Buyer at closingTBDSeller / HPSInterest on deposits per NY GOL § 7-103 if applicable
4Utility Charges (Common Area)$198,000Final meter reads; Seller responsible through closingTBDSeller
5Insurance Premiums$312,000Seller's policy terminates at closing; Buyer obtains new coverageN/A — no prorationBuyerNew binders via Lockhart & Pryor
6Management Fees$326,240Prorate management fee payable to Atlas Urban Management Corp. (4.0% of EGI)TBDC&H / HPSBased on $8,156,000 EGI per management agreement definition
7Transfer Taxes — NYC RPT (Seller)$3,150,000Seller obligation at closing($3,150,000) Seller debitSeller / HPS$120,000,000 × 2.625%
8Transfer Taxes — NYS (Seller)$780,000Seller obligation at closing($780,000) Seller debitSeller / HPS$120,000,000 × 0.65%; total Seller transfer taxes = $3,930,000
9Mortgage Recording Tax (Buyer)$1,380,400 (with CEMA) or $2,184,000 (without CEMA)Buyer obligation at closing($1,380,400) or ($2,184,000) Buyer debitBuyer / C&HCEMA savings = $803,600
10Earnest Money Deposit Credit$9,000,000Credit to Buyer at closing from Prestige Escrow Services LLC$9,000,000 Buyer creditPrestige Escrow Services LLC$6,000,000 initial + $3,000,000 additional
11Eastbridge Mortgage Payoff$28,700,000 (estimated)Deducted from Seller's proceeds; paid to Eastbridge Commercial Bank, N.A. at closingN/A — Seller obligationSeller / EastbridgeOr assigned via CEMA

[sheet: Capital Stack & Funds Flow]

Line Item

SOURCES OF FUNDS

Senior Mortgage — Pinnacle Federal Savings Bank$78,000,00065.0%Pinnacle Federal Savings BankTerm sheet not yet issuedSOFR + 225 bps (est. 6.60%); 5-year term; 30-year amortization; est. annual debt service $5,986,800; DSCR 1.16× (below 1.25× typical lender minimum)
Preferred Equity — Caliber Point Capital Partners LP$18,000,00015.0%Caliber Point Capital Partners LPPreliminary discussions only10.5% preferred return
Buyer Equity — Briarwood Family Office LLC$24,000,00020.0%Briarwood Family Office LLCConfirmed$120M − $78M − $18M = $24M
Total Sources$120,000,000100.0%

USES OF FUNDS

Purchase Price to Seller (Net of Deposits)$111,000,000Meridian Gateway Holdings LLC$120,000,000 − $9,000,000 deposits (before prorations)
Earnest Money Deposit (Previously Funded)$6,000,000Prestige Escrow Services LLC → SellerDeposited within 3 BD of PSA execution
Additional Deposit (Previously Funded)$3,000,000Prestige Escrow Services LLC → SellerDeposited 1 BD after DD expiration (May 27, 2026)
Mortgage Recording Tax (Buyer — with CEMA)$1,380,400NYC RegisterOr $2,184,000 without CEMA; savings of $803,600
Title Insurance Premium (Owner's Policy, est.)TBDGranite State Title Insurance CompanyPolicy at $120,000,000 insured amount
Legal Fees — Calderwood & Harkness LLP (est.)$275,000–$350,000Calderwood & Harkness LLPPartner rate $1,350/hr; Associate rate $875/hr
Appraisal, Survey, Environmental (est.)TBDKensington / Clearview / WhitmoreThird-party diligence costs
Total Uses$120,000,000 + closing costs