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Item No.CategoryDeliverable / Action ItemDescription / DetailsResponsible PersonResponsible OrganizationTarget DateCompletion StatusDate CompletedDependencies / PrerequisitesNotes
1I. PLR Request Core DocumentsPLR Request — Execution VersionFinal execution version of private letter ruling request for submission to IRS, signed by Viktor Raines on behalf of Solara Digital Infrastructure GP LLC. Addresses all eight specific rulings under IRC §§ 721(a), 721(b), 367, 731, 731(c), 752, 704(c), 1446, and Treas. Reg. § 301.7701-3.Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-15In ProgressPLR Draft v4.0 finalized; client sign-off; penalties of perjury declaration executedSubmit to IRS, Attn: CC:INTL, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224
2I. PLR Request Core DocumentsPLR Request Exhibits Cover SheetIndex and cover sheet listing all exhibits: Exhibit A (Pre-Reorg Org Charts), Exhibit B (Post-Reorg Org Charts), Exhibit C (Step Transaction Diagrams), Exhibit D (Schedule of Contributing Entities and Assets), Exhibit E (Schedule of Liabilities and § 752 Analysis)Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-15In ProgressAll exhibits finalized
3I. PLR Request Core DocumentsPLR Exhibit A — Pre-Reorganization Organizational ChartsCurrent structure diagrams showing all six fund vehicles (Fund IV LP, Fund IV-A Cayman, Fund IV-B Lux, Fund V LP, Fund V-A Cayman, Fund V-B Lux), their GPs (Solara GP, Solara Offshore GP Ltd., Solara Luxembourg Management S.à r.l.), portfolio companies, and investor categories (U.S. taxable, U.S. tax-exempt, non-U.S.)Garrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-01In ProgressConfirmed org charts with clientNorthgate Services Inc. format
4I. PLR Request Core DocumentsPLR Exhibit B — Post-Reorganization Organizational ChartsTarget structure diagrams showing Solara Consolidated Master Fund LP, Solara International Feeder (Cayman) LP, Solara Tax-Exempt Feeder (Cayman) LP as feeders, and Fund IV LP / Fund V LP co-investing alongside Master FundGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-01In ProgressConfirmed post-reorg structure with clientNorthgate Services Inc. format
5I. PLR Request Core DocumentsPLR Exhibit C — Step Transaction DiagramsVisual depiction of all five reorganization steps: Step 1 (Formation, Sept 15), Step 2 (Fund IV-A Cayman contribution, Oct 1), Step 3 (Fund IV-B Lux contribution, Oct 15), Step 4 (Fund V offshore contributions, Nov 1), Step 5 (Dissolutions and LP migration, Dec 1, 2025). Each diagram shows entities, asset flow arrows, and relevant IRC sections.Garrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-01In ProgressAligned with five-step timelineNorthgate Services Inc. format
6I. PLR Request Core DocumentsPLR Exhibit D — Schedule of Contributing Entities and AssetsTabular detail of each contributing entity and portfolio company asset: Fund IV-A Cayman (FMV $2.31B, basis $1.62B, BIG $690M), Fund IV-B Lux (FMV $1.16B, basis $844.6M, BIG $311M), Fund V-A Cayman (FMV $2.89B, basis $2.34B, BIG $550M), Fund V-B Lux (FMV $1.39B, basis $1.23B, BIG $162M). Totals: $7.75B FMV, $6.03B basis, $1.72B BIG. 23 portfolio companies total.Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-10In ProgressReconciled with Redstone Advisory Group appraisals and Caldwell Pierce & Co. tax-basis recordsExcel format; cross-references FMV-Tax Basis Reconciliation working paper
7I. PLR Request Core DocumentsPLR Exhibit E — Schedule of Liabilities and § 752 AnalysisPre- and post-reorganization allocations of $1.34 billion aggregate liabilities, § 752(a) deemed contributions and § 752(b) deemed distributions analysis, netting under Treas. Reg. § 1.752-1(f), and tiered partnership allocation detailRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-10In ProgressLiability data confirmed with Caldwell Pierce & Co. LLP (Helen Okamoto)Excel format
8II. IRS Procedural DocumentsIRS Form 2848 — Power of Attorney (Leonard Cross)Designating Leonard Cross, Calderwood & Harkness LLP, 1900 K Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006, as authorized representative for Solara Digital Infrastructure LP (EIN 82-4917366), Solara Digital Infrastructure GP LLC (EIN 82-4917365), and all fund entities. Signed by Viktor Raines.Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-10In ProgressRequires Viktor Raines signature
9II. IRS Procedural DocumentsIRS Form 2848 — Power of Attorney (Sylvia Hartwell)Designating Sylvia Hartwell, Calderwood & Harkness LLP, 600 Lexington Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10022, as authorized representative for all Solara entities. Signed by Viktor Raines.Sylvia HartwellCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-10In ProgressRequires Viktor Raines signature
10II. IRS Procedural DocumentsPenalties of Perjury DeclarationDeclaration signed by Viktor Raines as Managing Partner of Solara Digital Infrastructure GP LLC, the general partner of Solara Digital Infrastructure LP, stating facts in the ruling request are true, correct, and complete.Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-12Not StartedFinal PLR execution version must be finalized firstRequires wet signature or authorized e-signature by Viktor Raines
11II. IRS Procedural DocumentsIRS User Fee Payment — $38,000Payment of $38,000 user fee per Rev. Proc. 2025-1 Schedule of User Fees (entities with combined assets exceeding $50 million). Wire transfer to IRS.Sylvia HartwellCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-13Not StartedWire instructions confirmed; included in estimated disbursements of $85,000Retain wire transfer confirmation
12II. IRS Procedural DocumentsIRS User Fee Wire Transfer ConfirmationInternal record documenting the $38,000 wire transfer confirmation number, date of transfer, and accounting contactGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-13Not StartedDependent on wire executionFile with engagement records
13II. IRS Procedural DocumentsIRS User Fee Payment Transmittal LetterCover letter to IRS accompanying the $38,000 user fee, referencing Rev. Proc. 2025-1, identifying taxpayer (Solara Digital Infrastructure LP, EIN 82-4917366), and providing wire detailsRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-14Not StartedWire confirmation in hand
14II. IRS Procedural DocumentsPLR Submission Transmittal LetterFormal cover letter accompanying complete PLR package to IRS on August 15, 2025. Lists all enclosed documents, identifies all taxpayer entities and EINs, references July 22, 2025 pre-submission conference, provides contact info for Leonard Cross and Sylvia Hartwell.Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-15Not StartedAll components assembledMail to IRS, Attn: CC:INTL, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224
15III. Pre-Submission ConferencePre-Submission Conference Request LetterLetter to IRS Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (International), CC:INTL, requesting July 22, 2025 conference. Identifies key issues (§ 721, § 367 inapplicability, § 731(c), § 752). References secondary jurisdiction in CC:PSI (Passthroughs & Special Industries).Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-01Complete2025-07-01Sent; conference scheduled for July 22, 2025
16III. Pre-Submission ConferencePre-Submission Conference Agenda and Talking PointsInternal preparation memo listing agenda items, anticipated IRS questions, prepared responses, and fallback positions on each of eight rulingsRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-18Complete2025-07-18Prepared for Leonard Cross and Sylvia Hartwell
17III. Pre-Submission ConferenceAttend Pre-Submission Conference with IRS CC:INTL Branch 1In-person or virtual conference with IRS to discuss proposed PLR requestLeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-22Complete2025-07-22Travel costs included in $85,000 estimated disbursements
18III. Pre-Submission ConferencePre-Submission Conference Summary MemorandumPost-conference memo to engagement team and client (Stefan Dalmqvist, Priya Narasimhan) summarizing IRS feedback, questions, areas of concern, and indications on likelihood of favorable rulingLeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-25Complete2025-07-25Distributed to client via email
19III. Pre-Submission ConferenceSupplemental Submission Letter to IRSFollow-up letter addressing IRS questions or additional information requests from pre-submission conferenceRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-05In ProgressDependent on IRS feedback at conferenceIf required
20IV. PLR Drafting & Review ProcessDraft PLR Request — Version 1.0Initial draft prepared by Robert Jansen and Garrett SimmonsRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-01Complete2025-07-01Circulated internally
21IV. PLR Drafting & Review ProcessInternal Review Comments on PLR Draft v1.0Leonard Cross's markup and annotations including substantive comments on § 367 argument and § 752 analysis refinementsLeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-05Complete2025-07-05Tracked changes and margin comments
22IV. PLR Drafting & Review ProcessDraft PLR Request — Version 2.0Revised draft incorporating Leonard Cross's comments; circulated to client (Stefan Dalmqvist, Priya Narasimhan)Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-08Complete2025-07-08
23IV. PLR Drafting & Review ProcessClient Comment Cover Memorandum on PLR Draft v2.0Cover memo transmitting and summarizing Solara in-house team comments including factual corrections from Stefan Dalmqvist and Douglas Wexford's comments on financial data accuracyRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-11Complete2025-07-11
24IV. PLR Drafting & Review ProcessDraft PLR Request — Version 3.0Client-comment-revised draft; circulated to Diana Carruthers at Whitfield, Carruthers & Doyle LLP for LPAC counsel reviewRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-14Complete2025-07-14Sent to LPAC counsel for review by July 15, 2025
25IV. PLR Drafting & Review ProcessLPAC Comment Summary and Response MemorandumSummary of Whitfield, Carruthers & Doyle LLP (Diana Carruthers) comments on v3.0 and Calderwood & Harkness responses. Addresses LPAC concerns on § 731(c) marketable securities, § 752 liability impacts on individual LPs, and FIRPTA for Nordhaven Sovereign Wealth Fund.Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-20Complete2025-07-20
26IV. PLR Drafting & Review ProcessDraft PLR Request — Version 4.0 (Final Circulated Draft)Pre-submission final draft incorporating all client and LPAC counsel comments; internal sign-off before executionLeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-28Complete2025-07-28Near-final version
27V. Tax Analysis MemorandaMaster Tax Analysis Memorandum — Overview of ReorganizationComprehensive analysis of five-step reorganization under §§ 721(a), 721(b), 731(a), 731(c), 752, 704(c), 367, 1446, 897, Treas. Reg. § 301.7701-3Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16Target completion date met
28V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — IRC § 721(a) Contribution AnalysisApplication of § 721(a) to Steps 2–4; carryover basis under § 723; holding period tacking under § 1223(2)Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
29V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — IRC § 721(b) Investment Company ExceptionAnalysis that Master Fund does not constitute an 'investment company'; portfolio of 23 operating companies in digital infrastructure and SaaSRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
30V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — IRC § 367 Inapplicability§ 367(a) and (b) apply only to transfers to/from corporations; not applicable to foreign-to-domestic partnership contributionsRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
31V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — IRC § 731 Distribution AnalysisStep 5 distributions tax-free under § 731(a); LPs receive only partnership interestsGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
32V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — IRC § 731(c) Marketable Securities ExceptionMaster Fund LP interests not 'marketable securities' per § 731(c)(2)Garrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
33V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — IRC § 752 Liability Shifting Analysis$1.34B aggregate liabilities; netting under Treas. Reg. § 1.752-1(f); tiered partnership rulesRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
34V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — IRC § 704(c) Built-In Gain Carryover$1.72B total BIG; NovaBright ($370M), Veridian ($340M), Thorngate ($180M), Crestline ($156M), Helix ($135M)Garrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
35V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — IRC § 704(c) Remedial Allocation Method ElectionContinuation of remedial allocation method under Treas. Reg. § 1.704-3(d) post-reorganizationGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
36V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — IRC § 1446 Withholding AnalysisNo withholding required on Steps 2–4 contributions or Step 5 distributions; nonrecognition transactions; implications for Nordhaven SWF and Kestrel Pacific Insurance GroupGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
37V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — FIRPTA / IRC § 897 AnalysisWhether data center / fiber-optic interests (NovaBright, Thorngate) constitute USRPIs; FIRPTA implications for non-U.S. investorsRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
38V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — Entity Classification Under Treas. Reg. § 301.7701-3Check-the-box analysis for Master Fund LP, Int'l Feeder, and TE Feeder; all eligible entities electing partnership classification via Form 8832Garrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
39V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — Luxembourg Tax Implications of SCSp DissolutionLuxembourg capital gains tax, VAT, registration duty; Article 3(2) of Luxembourg law of July 12, 2013; Fund IV-B Lux (RCS B 248193) and Fund V-B Lux (RCS B 271056). Coordination with Veldhuis & Gérard S.à r.l. (Marc Gérard).Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
40V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — Cayman Islands Tax and Regulatory ConsiderationsCIMA deregistration of Fund IV-A Cayman (MF-72491) and Fund V-A Cayman (MF-89103); registration of new feeders; economic substance. Coordination with Meridian Offshore Legal (Fiona McAllister).Garrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
41V. Tax Analysis MemorandaTax Memo — Anti-Abuse Considerations (Substance-Over-Form, Step Transaction Doctrine)Integrated transaction risk analysis; Treas. Reg. § 1.701-2; business purpose ($3.8M annual cost savings, Pillar Two GloBE compliance, governance simplification)Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
42V. Tax Analysis MemorandaResearch Memo — Survey of Analogous PLRs (Partnership Reorganizations)Compilation of publicly available PLRs involving similar multi-vehicle fund reorganizations and cross-border partnership restructuringsGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-16Complete2025-06-16
43VI. Entity Formation & Check-the-box ElectionsCertificate of Formation — Solara Consolidated Master Fund GP LLCDelaware LLC formation with Secretary of State; registered agent: Capitol Registered Agents Inc., 850 New Burton Road, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19904Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-15Not StartedCoordinate with Capitol Registered Agents Inc.Step 1 of reorganization
44VI. Entity Formation & Check-the-box ElectionsCertificate of Limited Partnership — Solara Consolidated Master Fund LPDelaware LP formation with Secretary of State; GP: Solara Consolidated Master Fund GP LLC; registered agent: Capitol Registered Agents Inc.Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-15Not StartedMaster Fund GP LLC must be formed firstStep 1 of reorganization
45VI. Entity Formation & Check-the-box ElectionsLimited Partnership Agreement — Solara Consolidated Master Fund LPDraft LPA establishing governance, capital contributions, § 704(c) remedial allocation method provisions, distributions waterfall, transfer restrictions, feeder fund provisionsLeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-15In ProgressDraft under review
46VI. Entity Formation & Check-the-box ElectionsIRS Form 8832 — Entity Classification Election (Solara Consolidated Master Fund LP)Partnership classification election under Treas. Reg. § 301.7701-3; effective date coordinated with September 15, 2025 formationGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-15Not StartedEntity must be formed first; coordinate with 75-day retroactivity rule
47VI. Entity Formation & Check-the-box ElectionsIRS Form 8832 — Entity Classification Election (Solara International Feeder (Cayman) LP)Partnership classification election; effective date coordinated with Cayman formationGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-15Not StartedCayman entity formation by Meridian Offshore Legal
48VI. Entity Formation & Check-the-box ElectionsIRS Form 8832 — Entity Classification Election (Solara Tax-Exempt Feeder (Cayman) LP)Partnership classification election; effective date coordinated with Cayman formationGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-15Not StartedCayman entity formation by Meridian Offshore Legal
49VI. Entity Formation & Check-the-box ElectionsMemorandum on Timing of Check-the-box ElectionsAnalysis of Form 8832 effective date coordination with five reorganization steps, 75-day retroactivity rule, late-election relief; ensure partnership classification effective before Step 2 (Oct 1, 2025)Garrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-01Complete2025-08-01
50VI. Entity Formation & Check-the-box ElectionsCayman Formation Instructions to Meridian Offshore LegalInstructions to Fiona McAllister to form Solara International Feeder (Cayman) LP and Solara Tax-Exempt Feeder (Cayman) LP as Cayman exempted LPs with Harborstone Corporate Services Ltd. as registered office; CIMA registration and economic substance requirementsRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-15In ProgressCoordinate target September 15, 2025 formationMeridian Offshore Legal address: Caledonia House, 69 Dr. Roy's Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-1103
51VI. Entity Formation & Check-the-box ElectionsLuxembourg Dissolution Instructions to Veldhuis & GérardInstructions to Marc Gérard on wind-down of Fund IV-B Lux (RCS B 248193) and Fund V-B Lux (RCS B 271056), CSSF notification, Luxembourg tax clearance; target December 1, 2025 dissolutionRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-01Not StartedCoordinate with Step 5 timelineVeldhuis & Gérard address: 22, boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg
52VII. Lender ConsentsLender Consent Request Letter — Ashford National Bank (Fund IV, $1.1B Facility)Request consent under Fund IV $1.1 billion subscription revolving credit facility for reorganization; addressed to Thomas Greenleaf, MD (Fund Finance)Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-20Not StartedPLR submission should precede consent requestsAshford National Bank, N.A., 225 West Wacker Drive, Suite 5000, Chicago, IL 60606
53VII. Lender ConsentsLender Consent Request Letter — Ashford National Bank / Sentinel Capital Markets (Fund V, $1.5B Facility)Request consent under Fund V $1.5 billion subscription revolving credit facility; addressed to Thomas Greenleaf (Ashford) and Laura Pak, VP (Sentinel Capital Markets LLC, One Bryant Park, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10036)Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-20Not StartedPLR submission should precede consent requests
54VII. Lender ConsentsDraft Lender Consent Agreement — Fund IV Subscription FacilityConsent and amendment among Fund IV LP, Solara GP, and Ashford National Bank amending $1.1B facility to reflect post-reorg structureRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-01Not StartedDependent on lender response
55VII. Lender ConsentsDraft Lender Consent Agreement — Fund V Subscription FacilityConsent and amendment among Fund V LP, Solara GP, Ashford National Bank, and Sentinel Capital Markets LLC amending $1.5B facilityRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-01Not StartedDependent on lender response
56VII. Lender ConsentsMemorandum on Credit Facility Implications of ReorganizationAnalysis of change-of-control, borrowing-base, and assignment provisions in Fund IV ($1.1B) and Fund V ($1.5B) credit agreements triggered by reorganizationRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-15In Progress
57VIII. LP Communications & LPAC ProcessDraft LPAC Presentation — Reorganization OverviewSlide deck summarizing reorganization rationale ($3.8M annual cost savings, Pillar Two GloBE compliance, FATCA/CRS simplification, governance), five-step structure, tax treatment, timeline (Dec 1, 2025 effective date), LP consent requirements. References April 22, 2025 LPAC meeting (78% in interest preliminary consent).Garrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-04-15Complete2025-04-15Used at April 22, 2025 LPAC meeting
58VIII. LP Communications & LPAC ProcessDraft LP Consent Solicitation LetterFormal solicitation to all LPs of Fund IV, Fund IV-A Cayman, Fund IV-B Lux, Fund V, Fund V-A Cayman, Fund V-B Lux requesting consent under LPA amendment provisionsLeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-20In ProgressPLR submission; LPAC review of final PLR complete
59VIII. LP Communications & LPAC ProcessForm of LP ConsentTemplate consent form for execution by individual LPs approving reorganization and related LPA amendments; includes signature block, representations, acknowledgment of tax treatment summaryGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-20In ProgressAligned with consent solicitation letter
60VIII. LP Communications & LPAC ProcessLP Consent Tracking MemorandumInternal Excel tracker by investor: name, fund vehicle, committed capital, consent status, date received, % of total commitments. Key LPs: Pinnacle SERS ($275M/$340M), Grandview Endowment ($120M/$185M), Nordhaven SWF ($380M/$500M), Kestrel Pacific (€200M/€275M), Argyle Family Office ($95M/$130M).Garrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-20Not StartedBegin tracking upon consent solicitation launchOngoing until consent threshold met
61VIII. LP Communications & LPAC ProcessDraft Amendment to Fund IV LPAAmendment permitting contribution of Fund IV parallel vehicle assets to Consolidated Master Fund LP; authorizing GP to execute related transaction documentsLeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-01In ProgressLP consent obtained
62VIII. LP Communications & LPAC ProcessDraft Amendment to Fund V LPAAmendment permitting contribution of Fund V parallel vehicle assets to Consolidated Master Fund LP; authorizing GP to execute related transaction documentsLeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-01In ProgressLP consent obtained
63VIII. LP Communications & LPAC ProcessLP Tax Impact Summary LetterPlain-language summary for LP distribution describing U.S. federal income tax consequences by investor category (U.S. taxable, U.S. tax-exempt, non-U.S.): § 721 nonrecognition, § 731 distributions, § 752 liability shifting, § 704(c) BIG carryover, § 1446 withholding, FIRPTA. Includes disclaimer to consult own tax advisors.Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-01In ProgressTax analysis memoranda complete
64IX. Insurance & Fund Administrator NotificationsInsurance Broker Notification LetterLetter to Neil Braddock at Hawkstone Specialty Insurance Co. (100 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103) notifying of structural changes and requesting endorsement of $50 million D&O/E&O policies to cover new entities (Master Fund LP, Int'l Feeder, TE Feeder)Garrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-15Not StartedNew entities formed
65IX. Insurance & Fund Administrator NotificationsFund Administrator Notification LetterLetter to Rachel Okonkwo at Clarendon Fund Services Ltd. (Windward 3, Regatta Office Park, West Bay Road, George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-1108) regarding transition of fund administration from four legacy offshore vehicles to Master Fund structure; NAV calculation transition and investor reporting changesGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-15Not StartedPost-entity formation
66X. Valuation & Financial SupportEngagement Letter Cover Memo — Redstone Advisory Group LLCCalderwood & Harkness cover memo transmitting valuation engagement instructions to Marco DeLuca at Redstone Advisory Group LLC (750 Seventh Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10019). FMV appraisals for 23 portfolio company interests for PLR submission.Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-01Complete2025-06-01
67X. Valuation & Financial SupportMemorandum on Valuation Methodology for PLR SubmissionAnalysis of acceptable FMV methodologies: DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction. Evaluates defensibility for digital infrastructure and SaaS assets.Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-10Complete2025-06-10
68X. Valuation & Financial SupportDraft Data Request to Caldwell Pierce & Co. LLPLetter to Helen Okamoto at Caldwell Pierce & Co. LLP (400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2500, Detroit, MI 48243) requesting historical financial data, U.S. federal income tax returns, K-1 schedules, and tax-basis balance sheets for all six fund vehiclesGarrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-06-01Complete2025-06-01
69X. Valuation & Financial SupportReconciliation of FMV and Tax Basis SchedulesWorking paper reconciling Redstone appraisals with Caldwell Pierce tax-basis records for each of 23 portfolio companies across all four offshore vehicles. Cross-references to PLR Exhibit D.Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-15Complete2025-07-15Key data point for Exhibit D
70XI. Engagement & AdministrativeEngagement Letter — Calderwood & Harkness to SolaraDated May 12, 2025. Scope: PLR request for cross-border fund-platform reorganization. Blended rate $1,175/hr. Estimated fees $1.8M–$2.4M. Estimated disbursements $85,000 (including $38,000 IRS user fee). Net 30 billing. Engagement No. 20250527-SDILP-PLR. Signed by Sylvia Hartwell; countersigned by Priya Narasimhan.Sylvia HartwellCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-05-12Complete2025-05-12
71XI. Engagement & AdministrativeConflict Check MemorandumInternal conflicts clearance: searched all Solara entities, personnel (Viktor Raines, Meredith Tsao, Douglas Wexford, Priya Narasimhan, Stefan Dalmqvist), counterparty counsel (Whitfield, Carruthers & Doyle LLP; Bramhall & Quelwick LLP). No disqualifying conflicts.Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-05-10Complete2025-05-10
72XI. Engagement & AdministrativeEngagement Scope MemorandumScope of work, assumptions, and limitations. Five-step reorganization, eight rulings. Excludes Cayman/Lux law (Meridian Offshore Legal / Veldhuis & Gérard). Excludes ongoing tax compliance, FATCA/CRS, post-ruling implementation.Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-05-15Complete2025-05-15
73XI. Engagement & AdministrativeInitial Client Intake MemorandumSummary of facts from Priya Narasimhan and Stefan Dalmqvist. Six parallel vehicles, three jurisdictions, $14.7B AUM, investor categories, $3.8M annual cost savings rationale, Pillar Two GloBE, Dec 1, 2025 target.Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-05-27Complete2025-05-27
74XI. Engagement & AdministrativeMatter Budget and Staffing PlanEstimated hours by timekeeper (Cross, Hartwell, Jansen, Simmons) across phases. $1.8M–$2.4M range. Milestone dates: June 16, July 1, July 22, Aug 15, 2025. Blended rate $1,175/hr.Sylvia HartwellCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-05-27Complete2025-05-27
75XI. Engagement & AdministrativeClient Communication Protocol MemoPoints of contact (Stefan Dalmqvist / Priya Narasimhan at Solara; Leonard Cross / Robert Jansen at Calderwood & Harkness), privilege guidelines, document-sharing, LPAC counsel protocols (Diana Carruthers), IRS communication protocolsRobert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-05-27Complete2025-05-27
76XI. Engagement & AdministrativeQuarterly Budget Update #1 (Q3 2025)Budget-to-actual comparison through end of initial analysis phase. Engagement No. 20250527-SDILP-PLR.Sylvia HartwellCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-07-31In Progress
77XI. Engagement & AdministrativeIssue Tracking LogRunning log of open tax issues: issue number, description, IRC section, responsible attorney, status, resolution summary, date. All eight ruling topics plus FIRPTA, Pillar Two, credit facility consents, LP consent thresholds.Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLPOngoingIn ProgressUpdated weekly
78XI. Engagement & AdministrativePrivilege Log TemplateTemplate for privilege designations: document ID, date, author, recipient, description, privilege type (attorney-client / work product / tax practitioner), basis. Pre-populated with headers and instructions.Garrett SimmonsCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-05-27Complete2025-05-27
79XII. Post-Submission MonitoringConfirm IRS Receipt of PLR PackageVerify IRS received complete PLR package mailed to CC:INTL, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. Obtain receipt confirmation or tracking number.Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-08-22Not StartedPLR submission August 15, 2025Follow up within 5 business days
80XII. Post-Submission MonitoringIRS Assignment Tracking — Identify Assigned Attorney/BranchTrack assignment of PLR request to specific IRS attorney/branch within CC:INTL and CC:PSILeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-09-15Not StartedIRS receipt confirmed
81XII. Post-Submission MonitoringRespond to IRS Information RequestsMonitor for and respond to any IRS requests for additional information, representations, or clarification during PLR review processLeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLPOngoingNot StartedPLR submittedCoordinate with Stefan Dalmqvist and Priya Narasimhan for factual responses
82XII. Post-Submission MonitoringTrack IRS Ruling TimelineMonitor progress of IRS review and anticipated timeline for issuance of ruling; periodic status calls with assigned IRS attorneyLeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLPOngoingNot StartedIRS attorney assignedTarget: ruling received before Step 2 (Oct 1, 2025)
83XII. Post-Submission MonitoringReceive and Review PLRUpon issuance, review private letter ruling for consistency with requested rulings and any conditions or limitations imposed by IRSLeonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLPTBDNot StartedIRS issues rulingDistribute to client; coordinate implementation
84XIII. Transaction Execution Steps (Post-PLR)Step 1 — Formation of New EntitiesForm Solara Consolidated Master Fund GP LLC, Solara Consolidated Master Fund LP (Delaware), Solara International Feeder (Cayman) LP, Solara Tax-Exempt Feeder (Cayman) LP. File Form 8832 elections for all.Robert JansenCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Meridian Offshore Legal / Capitol Registered Agents Inc.2025-09-15Not StartedPLR favorable ruling expected; lender consents obtained
85XIII. Transaction Execution Steps (Post-PLR)Step 2 — Fund IV-A (Cayman) LP Asset ContributionFund IV-A Cayman contributes all portfolio assets (FMV $2.31B, basis $1.62B, BIG $690M) to Master Fund LP in exchange for LP interest. Tax-free under § 721(a).Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-10-01Not StartedStep 1 complete; Form 8832 effective; PLR receivedIncludes NovaBright (60% interest, $890M FMV) and Thorngate (100%, $670M FMV)
86XIII. Transaction Execution Steps (Post-PLR)Step 3 — Fund IV-B (Luxembourg) SCSp Asset ContributionFund IV-B Lux contributes all portfolio assets (FMV €1.07B / $1.16B, basis €782M / $844.6M, BIG €288M / $311M) to Master Fund LP. Tax-free under § 721(a). Luxembourg withholding tax analysis per Article 3(2) of Luxembourg law of July 12, 2013.Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Veldhuis & Gérard S.à r.l.2025-10-15Not StartedStep 2 completeIncludes Crestline (100%, €340M FMV)
87XIII. Transaction Execution Steps (Post-PLR)Step 4 — Fund V Offshore Asset ContributionsFund V-A Cayman (FMV $2.89B, basis $2.34B, BIG $550M) and Fund V-B Lux (FMV €1.29B / $1.39B, basis €1.14B / $1.23B, BIG €150M / $162M) contribute all assets to Master Fund LP. § 721(a) treatment.Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP2025-11-01Not StartedStep 3 completeIncludes Veridian (55% interest, $1.12B FMV) and Helix (100%, $445M FMV)
88XIII. Transaction Execution Steps (Post-PLR)Step 5 — Dissolution of Legacy Offshore Vehicles and LP MigrationFund IV-A Cayman, Fund IV-B Lux, Fund V-A Cayman, Fund V-B Lux dissolve and distribute Master Fund LP interests to LPs. Non-U.S. LPs → Int'l Feeder. U.S. tax-exempt LPs → TE Feeder. Tax-free under § 731(a). CIMA deregistration of MF-72491 and MF-89103. Luxembourg dissolution of RCS B 248193 and B 271056.Leonard CrossCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Meridian Offshore Legal / Veldhuis & Gérard S.à r.l.2025-12-01Not StartedSteps 1–4 complete; all LP consents obtainedTarget effective date for reorganization

[sheet: Summary Dashboard]

CategoryTotal ItemsCompleteIn ProgressNot StartedN/A% Complete
I. PLR Request Core Documents707000%
II. IRS Procedural Documents702500%
III. Pre-Submission Conference5410080%
IV. PLR Drafting & Review Process77000100%
V. Tax Analysis Memoranda1616000100%
VI. Entity Formation & Check-the-box Elections9234022%
VII. Lender Consents501400%
VIII. LP Communications & LPAC Process7142014%
IX. Insurance & Fund Administrator Notifications200200%
X. Valuation & Financial Support44000100%
XI. Engagement & Administrative9720078%
XII. Post-Submission Monitoring500500%
XIII. Transaction Execution Steps (Post-PLR)500500%
TOTAL88412027047%

[sheet: Key Milestones]

MilestoneTarget DateActual DateStatusOwnerNotes
Solara Digital Infrastructure LP formed2014-03-172014-03-17CompleteViktor RainesHistorical reference
Fund IV final close2021-06-152021-06-15CompleteViktor Raines$4.2B DE + $1.85B Cayman + €1.15B Lux
Fund V final close2023-09-302023-09-30CompleteViktor Raines$5.6B DE + $2.45B Cayman + €1.38B Lux
GP Board approval of reorganization exploration2025-03-142025-03-14CompleteViktor Raines
LPAC meeting — preliminary consent (78% in interest)2025-04-222025-04-22CompleteViktor Raines / Diana CarruthersWhitfield, Carruthers & Doyle LLP counsel to LPAC
Calderwood & Harkness engagement letter executed2025-05-122025-05-12CompleteSylvia Hartwell / Priya NarasimhanEngagement No. 20250527-SDILP-PLR
Matter opened — engagement formally commenced2025-05-272025-05-27CompleteLeonard Cross
Initial tax analysis memoranda completed2025-06-162025-06-16CompleteRobert JansenAll 16 tax memos
Draft PLR request v1.0 to client2025-07-012025-07-01CompleteRobert Jansen
LPAC review of final PLR request2025-07-152025-07-14CompleteLeonard Cross / Diana CarruthersPLR Draft v3.0 to LPAC counsel
IRS pre-submission conference (CC:INTL Branch 1)2025-07-222025-07-22CompleteLeonard CrossWashington, DC
PLR submission to IRS2025-08-15In ProgressLeonard CrossSubmit to IRS, Attn: CC:INTL, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224
Formation of new entities (Step 1)2025-09-15Not StartedRobert JansenMaster Fund GP LLC, Master Fund LP, Int'l Feeder, TE Feeder
Step 2 — Fund IV-A Cayman contribution2025-10-01Not StartedLeonard CrossFMV $2.31B; BIG $690M
Step 3 — Fund IV-B Lux contribution2025-10-15Not StartedLeonard CrossFMV $1.16B; BIG $311M
Step 4 — Fund V offshore contributions2025-11-01Not StartedLeonard CrossFMV $4.28B combined; BIG $712M combined
Step 5 — Dissolutions and LP migration (effective date)2025-12-01Not StartedLeonard CrossTarget effective date for reorganization

[sheet: Entity Reference]

Full Legal NameShort NameEntity TypeJurisdictionEIN / Registration No.StatusRole in Reorganization
Solara Digital Infrastructure LPSolara / SDILPLimited partnershipDelaware82-4917366ExistingClient / PLR taxpayer
Solara Digital Infrastructure GP LLCSolara GPLLCDelaware82-4917365ExistingGeneral partner of SDILP and fund vehicles
Solara Digital Partners Fund IV LPFund IVLimited partnershipDelaware85-2103748ExistingDelaware main fund (vintage 2021, $4.2B, 72% deployed); co-invests alongside Master Fund post-reorg
Solara Digital Partners Fund IV-A (Cayman) LPFund IV-A CaymanExempted limited partnershipCayman Islands98-6241503 (U.S.); CIMA MF-72491Existing — To Be DissolvedContributing entity (Step 2); FMV $2.31B, basis $1.62B, BIG $690M
Solara Digital Partners Fund IV-B (Luxembourg) SCSpFund IV-B LuxSCSpLuxembourg98-6241571 (U.S.); RCS B 248193Existing — To Be DissolvedContributing entity (Step 3); FMV $1.16B, basis $844.6M, BIG $311M
Solara Offshore GP Ltd.Offshore GPExempted companyCayman IslandsExistingGP of Cayman fund vehicles
Solara Luxembourg Management S.à r.l.Lux ManagerS.à r.l.LuxembourgRCS B 248194Existing — To Be DissolvedGP of Luxembourg SCSps
Solara Digital Partners Fund V LPFund VLimited partnershipDelaware88-3467219ExistingDelaware main fund (vintage 2023, $5.6B, 38% deployed); co-invests alongside Master Fund post-reorg
Solara Digital Partners Fund V-A (Cayman) LPFund V-A CaymanExempted limited partnershipCayman Islands98-7891234 (U.S.); CIMA MF-89103Existing — To Be DissolvedContributing entity (Step 4); FMV $2.89B, basis $2.34B, BIG $550M
Solara Digital Partners Fund V-B (Luxembourg) SCSpFund V-B LuxSCSpLuxembourg98-7891267 (U.S.); RCS B 271056Existing — To Be DissolvedContributing entity (Step 4); FMV $1.39B, basis $1.23B, BIG $162M
Solara Consolidated Master Fund LPMaster FundLimited partnershipDelawareTBDTo Be FormedReceiving entity for all offshore vehicle contributions; central master fund post-reorg
Solara Consolidated Master Fund GP LLCMaster Fund GPLLCDelawareTBDTo Be FormedGeneral partner of Master Fund
Solara International Feeder (Cayman) LPInt'l FeederExempted limited partnershipCayman IslandsTBDTo Be FormedFeeder for non-U.S. investors (e.g., Nordhaven SWF, Kestrel Pacific Insurance Group) investing into Master Fund
Solara Tax-Exempt Feeder (Cayman) LPTE FeederExempted limited partnershipCayman IslandsTBDTo Be FormedFeeder for U.S. tax-exempt investors (e.g., Pinnacle SERS, Grandview University Endowment) to mitigate UBTI
NovaBright Data Systems Inc.NovaBrightCorporationDelawareExistingPortfolio company; FMV $890M, basis $520M, BIG $370M; Fund IV-A Cayman 60%, Fund IV 40%
Crestline Cloud Solutions LLCCrestlineLLC (disregarded)DelawareExistingPortfolio company; FMV €340M ($367M), basis €195M ($211M), BIG €145M ($156M); Fund IV-B Lux 100%
Veridian Edge Computing Corp.VeridianCorporationDelawareExistingPortfolio company; FMV $1.12B, basis $780M, BIG $340M; Fund V-A Cayman 55%, Fund V 45%
Thorngate Fiber Networks LPThorngateLimited partnershipDelawareExistingPortfolio company; FMV $670M, basis $490M, BIG $180M; Fund IV-A Cayman 100%
Helix SaaS Holdings Ltd.HelixExempted companyCayman IslandsExistingPortfolio company; FMV $445M, basis $310M, BIG $135M; Fund V-A Cayman 100%

[sheet: Contacts]

NameTitle / RoleOrganizationOrganization RoleOffice / AddressNotes
Viktor RainesManaging Partner & FounderSolara Digital Infrastructure LPClient1200 Market Street, Suite 3400, Wilmington, DE 19801Authorized officer signing penalties of perjury declaration and Form 2848s
Meredith TsaoChief Operating OfficerSolara Digital Infrastructure LPClient1200 Market Street, Suite 3400, Wilmington, DE 19801
Douglas WexfordChief Financial OfficerSolara Digital Infrastructure LPClient1200 Market Street, Suite 3400, Wilmington, DE 19801Financial data accuracy review
Priya NarasimhanGeneral CounselSolara Digital Infrastructure LPClient1200 Market Street, Suite 3400, Wilmington, DE 19801Primary client contact; countersigned engagement letter
Stefan DalmqvistHead of TaxSolara Digital Infrastructure LPClient1200 Market Street, Suite 3400, Wilmington, DE 19801Primary client contact for tax matters
Leonard CrossResponsible Partner, TaxCalderwood & Harkness LLPU.S. tax counsel (engagement firm)1900 K Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 2000628 years' experience; D.C. office; IRS Form 2848 designee
Sylvia HartwellBilling Partner, TaxCalderwood & Harkness LLPU.S. tax counsel (engagement firm)600 Lexington Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY 1002224 years' experience; NY office; IRS Form 2848 designee
Robert JansenLead Associate, TaxCalderwood & Harkness LLPU.S. tax counsel (engagement firm)1900 K Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 200066 years' experience; D.C. office
Garrett SimmonsWorking Associate, TaxCalderwood & Harkness LLPU.S. tax counsel (engagement firm)600 Lexington Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY 100223 years' experience; NY office
Diana CarruthersPartner (Fund Formation & Tax)Whitfield, Carruthers & Doyle LLPCounsel to LP Advisory Committee200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 4000, Miami, FL 33131LPAC counsel reviewing PLR for LP consent
Jason TremainePartner (International Tax)Bramhall & Quelwick LLPIndependent tax counsel to Nordhaven SWF44 Montgomery Street, Suite 3600, San Francisco, CA 94104Evaluating U.S. withholding tax and treaty implications
Fiona McAllisterPartnerMeridian Offshore LegalCayman Islands counselCaledonia House, 69 Dr. Roy's Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-1103Cayman formation/dissolution, CIMA matters
Marc GérardManaging PartnerVeldhuis & Gérard S.à r.l.Luxembourg counsel22, boulevard Royal, L-2449 LuxembourgLuxembourg SCSp dissolution, CSSF notification
Helen OkamotoPartner (Financial Services Tax)Caldwell Pierce & Co. LLPIndependent accounting firm / tax compliance400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2500, Detroit, MI 48243Annual audits, tax compliance, financial data for PLR
Marco DeLucaManaging DirectorRedstone Advisory Group LLCValuation / transfer pricing advisor750 Seventh Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10019FMV appraisals of portfolio company interests
Rachel OkonkwoClient Relationship DirectorClarendon Fund Services Ltd.Fund administrator (offshore vehicles)Windward 3, Regatta Office Park, West Bay Road, George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-1108NAV calculation, investor reporting
Thomas GreenleafManaging Director (Fund Finance)Ashford National Bank, N.A.Subscription credit facility lender225 West Wacker Drive, Suite 5000, Chicago, IL 60606Fund IV ($1.1B) and Fund V ($1.5B) facilities
Laura PakVice PresidentSentinel Capital Markets LLCCo-lender and administrative agent (Fund V)One Bryant Park, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10036Fund V $1.5B facility co-lender
Neil BraddockSenior UnderwriterHawkstone Specialty Insurance Co.D&O / E&O insurer100 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103$50M aggregate policy
Margaret FaulknerCIOPinnacle State Employees' Retirement SystemU.S. tax-exempt LPCommitted $275M (Fund IV) / $340M (Fund V)
Harold KingsleyDirector of InvestmentsGrandview University EndowmentU.S. tax-exempt LPCommitted $120M (Fund IV) / $185M (Fund V)
Anders BjørkmanHead of Alternative InvestmentsNordhaven Sovereign Wealth FundNon-U.S. sovereign LPCommitted $380M (Fund IV-A) / $500M (Fund V-A)
Christine LeungSenior Portfolio ManagerKestrel Pacific Insurance GroupNon-U.S. insurance LPCommitted €200M (Fund IV-B) / €275M (Fund V-B)
Elliot ArgylePrincipalArgyle Family Office Holdings LLCU.S. taxable LPCommitted $95M (Fund IV) / $130M (Fund V)