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1043-00002 · Ironhaven Data Centers LLC · Land Acquisition/Meridian
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[sheet: Settlement Statement]

Line No.DescriptionBuyer DebitBuyer CreditSeller DebitSeller CreditNotes
100GROSS AMOUNT DUE FROM BUYERSection Header
101Contract Sales Price19,400,000.0019,400,000.00Per PSA dated April 22, 2025; 19.4 acres at $1,000,000/acre
102Settlement Charges to Buyer (from Line 1400)187,925.00See line 500 total below
103Gross Amount Due from Buyer19,587,925.00Line 101 + Line 102
200AMOUNTS PAID BY OR ON BEHALF OF BUYERSection Header
201Earnest Money Deposit (held by Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.)970,000.00$970,000 deposited at PSA execution (5% of $19,400,000)
202Real Estate Tax Proration — Credit to Buyer105,523.29Seller owes buyer for unpaid taxes Jan 1 – Sept 14, 2025 (257 days); see Proration Calculations sheet
203Total Paid By / On Behalf of Buyer1,075,523.29Sum of Lines 201–202
300BALANCE DUE FROM BUYERSection Header
301Cash Due from Buyer at Closing18,512,401.71Line 103 minus Line 203
400GROSS AMOUNT DUE TO SELLERSection Header
401Contract Sales Price19,400,000.00Per PSA dated April 22, 2025
500REDUCTIONS IN AMOUNT DUE TO SELLERSection Header
501Real Estate Tax Proration — Seller's Share (Jan 1 – Sept 14, 2025)105,523.29257 days × $410.59 per diem; see Proration Calculations sheet
502Virginia State Grantor's Tax19,400.00Va. Code § 58.1-801; $1.00 per $1,000 of consideration
503Loudoun County Additional Grantor's Tax (Regional Congestion Relief)29,100.00Va. Code § 58.1-801.1; $0.15 per $100 of consideration
504Seller's Share — Escrow / Settlement Fee (Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.)2,500.0050% of $5,000 total settlement fee; split equally per PSA
505Seller's Counsel Fees — Dunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLC45,000.00Fiona Dunleavy, lead attorney
5061099-S Preparation Fee250.00Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.; IRS reporting
507Total Reductions in Amount Due to Seller201,773.29Sum of Lines 501–506
600NET DUE TO SELLER AT CLOSINGSection Header
601Cash Due to Seller at Closing19,198,226.71Line 401 minus Line 507
700SETTLEMENT CHARGES — BUYER (Detail)Section Header
701Owner's Title Insurance Premium (Sovereign Title Insurance Company via Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.) — $19,400,000 policy42,500.00Policy amount: $19,400,000; standard VA commercial rate
702ALTA/NSPS Survey — Lumen Ridge Engineering, PLLC (Meridian Parcel share)18,500.00Survey completed by June 15, 2025; Carlos Esteban, PE
703Phase I Environmental Site Assessment — Pendleton Environmental Associates, Inc.8,500.00Completed by June 1, 2025; Dr. Renata Volkov lead
704Appraisal Fee — Greystone Appraisal Partners, LLC12,000.00Janet Choi, MAI; independent MAI appraisal for construction lender
705Virginia State Recordation Tax (Deed)48,500.00Va. Code § 58.1-802; $0.25 per $100 of consideration
706Recording Fee — Special Warranty Deed (Loudoun County Circuit Court)100.00Virginia recording fees; per county fee schedule
707Loudoun County Transfer Tax — Buyer Portion0.00No additional local transfer tax applicable per contract
708Buyer's Share — Escrow / Settlement Fee (Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.)2,500.0050% of $5,000 total settlement fee; split equally per PSA
709Buyer's Counsel Fees — Calderwood & Harkness LLP47,500.00Matter No. 1043-00002; Douglas Fairchild / Cynthia Ho
710Title Search / Examination Fee — Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.3,750.00Title commitment effective date: April 10, 2025
711UCC / Judgment / Tax Lien Search Fees1,200.00Federal and state lien search — Loudoun County
712Title Endorsements (survey, access, zoning, etc.)2,875.00Various ALTA endorsements requested by buyer
800TOTAL BUYER SETTLEMENT CHARGES (Line 1400)187,925.00Sum of Lines 701–712
900SETTLEMENT CHARGES — SELLER (Detail)Section Header
901Virginia State Grantor's Tax19,400.00Va. Code § 58.1-801; $1.00 per $1,000 of consideration; est. $19,400
902Loudoun County Additional Grantor's Tax (Regional Congestion Relief)29,100.00Va. Code § 58.1-801.1; $0.15 per $100 of consideration
903Seller's Share — Escrow / Settlement Fee (Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.)2,500.0050% of $5,000 total settlement fee
904Seller's Counsel Fees — Dunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLC45,000.00Fiona Dunleavy, lead attorney
9051099-S Preparation Fee250.00Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.
906TOTAL SELLER SETTLEMENT CHARGES96,250.00Sum of Lines 901–905
1000SUMMARYSection Header
1001Net Due from Buyer at Closing (wire to escrow)18,512,401.71= Gross Amount Due ($19,587,925.00) − Earnest Money ($970,000.00) − Buyer Tax Proration Credit ($105,523.29)
1002Net Due to Seller at Closing (wire from escrow)19,198,226.71= Purchase Price ($19,400,000.00) − Seller Charges ($96,250.00) − Seller Tax Proration ($105,523.29)

[sheet: Closing Checklist]

Item No.CategoryDocument / DeliverableResponsible PartyDue DateStatusNotes
1SELLER DELIVERABLESSpecial Warranty Deed — Meridian Parcel (Meridian Acres LLC to Stonebridge Campus Holdings LLC)Dunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLC / Fiona DunleavySeptember 15, 2025DraftConveyance of 19.4 acres; Loudoun County Tax Map Ref. /95-4A-2///; for recording in Loudoun County
2SELLER DELIVERABLESSeller's Affidavit (owner's affidavit / FIRPTA / gap affidavit)Dunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLCSeptember 15, 2025DraftMeridian Acres LLC — Theodore Ashford, Managing Member
3SELLER DELIVERABLESFIRPTA Certificate (Non-Foreign Person Certification) — Meridian Acres LLCDunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLCSeptember 15, 2025DraftCertification under IRC § 1445
4SELLER DELIVERABLESCertificate of Good Standing — Meridian Acres LLC (Virginia SCC)Dunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLCWithin 30 days of closingPendingVirginia LLC; EIN 84-6120983
5SELLER DELIVERABLESAuthority Resolution / Certificate of Managing Member — Meridian Acres LLCDunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLCSeptember 15, 2025DraftAuthorizing Theodore Ashford to execute deed and closing documents
6SELLER DELIVERABLESMechanic's Lien Affidavit / No-Lien CertificationDunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLCSeptember 15, 2025DraftSeller certifies no outstanding mechanic's or materialman's liens
7SELLER DELIVERABLES1099-S Information (tax reporting)Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.September 15, 2025PendingFor IRS reporting
8SELLER DELIVERABLESExisting Survey / Plat (if available)Dunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLCPrior to closingPendingTo be supplemented by Buyer's ALTA survey
9SELLER DELIVERABLESCopies of Existing Leases, Contracts, or Encumbrances (if any)Dunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLCDuring due diligencePendingPer PSA Section re: due diligence materials
10SELLER DELIVERABLESSeller's Closing Certificate (representations and warranties)Dunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLCSeptember 15, 2025DraftBring-down of PSA representations as of closing date
11BUYER DELIVERABLESAssignment and Assumption of Meridian PSA (IHDC to Stonebridge Campus Holdings LLC)Calderwood & Harkness LLP / Cynthia HoPrior to closingDraftIHDC assigns buyer rights under PSA to single-purpose borrower entity
12BUYER DELIVERABLESArticles of Organization — Stonebridge Campus Holdings LLC (Virginia LLC)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPrior to closingDraftTo be filed with Virginia SCC; single-purpose borrower entity, wholly owned by IHDC
13BUYER DELIVERABLESOperating Agreement — Stonebridge Campus Holdings LLCCalderwood & Harkness LLPPrior to closingDraftSingle-purpose entity with separateness covenants
14BUYER DELIVERABLESCertificate of Good Standing — Ironhaven Data Centers LLC (Delaware SOS / Virginia SCC)Calderwood & Harkness LLPWithin 30 days of closingPendingDelaware LLC; HQ: 44680 Prentice Drive, Suite 200, Ashburn, VA 20147; Virginia SCC Entity ID S7491283
15BUYER DELIVERABLESCertificate of Good Standing — Stonebridge Campus Holdings LLC (Virginia SCC)Calderwood & Harkness LLPWithin 30 days of closingPendingEIN to be obtained upon formation
16BUYER DELIVERABLESSecretary's / Officer's Certificate — IHDC (Authority to Enter Into Transactions)Calderwood & Harkness LLPSeptember 15, 2025DraftCertifying Marcus Thorne (CEO) and Priya Dasgupta (CFO) as authorized signatories
17BUYER DELIVERABLESBoard / Member Consent Resolution — IHDC Authorizing Meridian Parcel AcquisitionCalderwood & Harkness LLPPrior to closingDraftPart of omnibus authorization for $600M Stonebridge Campus development
18BUYER DELIVERABLESProof of Funds / Evidence of Closing Funds (wire transfer)Ironhaven Data Centers LLC / Priya DasguptaSeptember 15, 2025PendingNet amount due to be wired to Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.
19BUYER DELIVERABLESBuyer's Closing Certificate (representations and warranties)Calderwood & Harkness LLP / Cynthia HoSeptember 15, 2025DraftBring-down of PSA representations as of closing date
20TITLE & SURVEYTitle Commitment — Meridian Parcel (Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc. / Sovereign Title Insurance Company)Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.Issued April 10, 2025ReceivedOwner's policy amount: $19,400,000; effective date April 10, 2025
21TITLE & SURVEYTitle Objection Letter to Dunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLCCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Grace NakamuraDuring due diligenceDraftIdentifying Schedule B-II exceptions requiring curative action
22TITLE & SURVEYSeller's Response to Title Objections / Curative DocumentsDunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLC / Fiona DunleavyPrior to closingPendingCure of objected exceptions
23TITLE & SURVEYUpdated / Pro Forma Title Commitment (post-cure)Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.Prior to closingPendingConfirming removal / endorsement over of objected exceptions
24TITLE & SURVEYOwner's Title Insurance Policy — Meridian Parcel ($19,400,000)Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc. / Sovereign Title Insurance CompanyAt or post-closingPendingTo be issued upon recording of deed
25TITLE & SURVEYALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey — Meridian Parcel (19.4 acres)Lumen Ridge Engineering, PLLC / Carlos Esteban, PEJune 15, 2025PendingSurvey to identify easement locations for substation and utility routing
26TITLE & SURVEYSurvey Review Memorandum — Meridian ParcelCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Grace NakamuraAfter survey completionDraftInternal review of survey findings
27TITLE & SURVEYTitle Endorsements Order (survey, access, zoning, contiguity, etc.)Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.Prior to closingPendingVarious ALTA endorsements required by buyer and lender
28ENVIRONMENTALPhase I Environmental Site Assessment — Meridian ParcelPendleton Environmental Associates, Inc. / Dr. Renata VolkovJune 1, 2025PendingPhase I ESA completion target
29ENVIRONMENTALEnvironmental Due Diligence Summary Memorandum — Meridian ParcelCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Grace NakamuraAfter Phase I completionDraftInternal summary of Phase I findings
30DUE DILIGENCEDue Diligence Expiration Notice / ConfirmationCalderwood & Harkness LLP / Cynthia HoJuly 7, 2025Pending75-day due diligence period expires July 7, 2025 (75 days from April 22, 2025 PSA execution)
31DUE DILIGENCEGeotechnical Investigation Report — Meridian ParcelBrannigan Geotechnical Engineering, LLC / Neil Brannigan, PEDuring due diligencePendingFoundation design recommendations
32DUE DILIGENCEAppraisal — Meridian ParcelGreystone Appraisal Partners, LLC / Janet Choi, MAIDuring due diligencePendingIndependent MAI appraisal for construction lender
33DUE DILIGENCEZoning Verification Letter — Loudoun County Dept. of Planning & ZoningCornerstone Land Use Consulting, LLC / Alan MercerDuring due diligencePendingConfirm PD-IP zoning and data center use eligibility
34DUE DILIGENCEUtility Availability Letters (water, sewer, electric, fiber)Calderwood & Harkness LLP / Grace NakamuraDuring due diligencePendingIncluding Vantage Power Cooperative capacity confirmation
35ESCROW & FUNDSEscrow Agreement — Earnest Money Deposit (Meridian)Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.April 22, 2025ExecutedGoverns $970,000 earnest money deposit
36ESCROW & FUNDSEvidence of Earnest Money Deposit ($970,000)Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.April 22, 2025Confirmed$970,000 deposited at PSA execution
37ESCROW & FUNDSClosing Funds Wire Instructions — Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.Prior to closingPending44121 Harry Byrd Highway, Suite 120, Ashburn, VA 20147
38ESCROW & FUNDSSettlement Statement — Meridian Parcel (executed)Fidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.September 15, 2025DraftSee Settlement Statement sheet in this workbook
39ESCROW & FUNDSWire Confirmation — Buyer's Closing Funds to EscrowIronhaven Data Centers LLC / Priya DasguptaSeptember 15, 2025PendingNet amount $18,512,401.71 to be wired
40ESCROW & FUNDSWire Confirmation — Escrow Disbursement to SellerFidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.September 15, 2025PendingNet amount $19,198,226.71 to seller
41RECORDING & POST-CLOSINGRecording of Special Warranty Deed — Loudoun County Circuit CourtFidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.September 15, 2025PendingDeed from Meridian Acres LLC to Stonebridge Campus Holdings LLC
42RECORDING & POST-CLOSINGConfirmation of Deed Recording and Return of Recorded DeedFidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.Post-closingPendingLoudoun County Tax Map Ref. /95-4A-2///
43RECORDING & POST-CLOSINGIssuance of Final Owner's Title Insurance PolicyFidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc. / Sovereign Title Insurance CompanyPost-closingPending$19,400,000 policy
44RECORDING & POST-CLOSINGTransfer of Possession / Delivery of Keys (if applicable)Meridian Acres LLC / Theodore AshfordSeptember 15, 2025PendingVacant land; confirm no possessory interests
45RECORDING & POST-CLOSINGNotice to Vantage Power Cooperative of Land ClosingCalderwood & Harkness LLPPost-closingPendingIn connection with substation easement planning on Meridian Parcel
46RECORDING & POST-CLOSINGPost-Closing Tax Assessment Reassignment Notice — Loudoun County Commissioner of the RevenueFidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.Post-closingPendingNotify county of change in ownership for tax billing
47RELATED AGREEMENTSSubstation Easement Agreement (Meridian Parcel — in favor of VPC)Calderwood & Harkness LLP / Cynthia HoAt or following closingDraftNon-exclusive easement for dedicated 230kV/34.5kV substation; VPC Service Application No. LSA-2025-0091
48RELATED AGREEMENTSCross-Access and Utility Easement Agreement — Stonebridge Parcel and Meridian ParcelCalderwood & Harkness LLPAt or following closingDraftReciprocal access and utility easements for unified campus operations
49COORDINATIONCoordinate with Stonebridge Parcel Closing (simultaneous closing target Sept 15, 2025)Calderwood & Harkness LLP / Cynthia HoSeptember 15, 2025PendingBlackthorn Realty Group, Inc. — Stonebridge Parcel ($58,500,000); combined land cost $77,900,000

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[sheet: Key Transaction Data]

FieldValue
TransactionAcquisition of Meridian Parcel — Stonebridge Data Center Campus
SellerMeridian Acres LLC
Seller ContactTheodore Ashford, Managing Member
Seller Address3401 Old Ox Road, Sterling, VA 20166
Seller EIN84-6120983
Seller's CounselDunleavy & Dunmore Benefits Consulting, PLLC — Fiona Dunleavy
Seller's Counsel Address118 North King Street, Leesburg, VA 20176
Buyer (Original)Ironhaven Data Centers LLC
Buyer (Assignee / Grantee)Stonebridge Campus Holdings LLC (Virginia LLC, to be formed, wholly owned by IHDC)
Buyer ContactMarcus Thorne, CEO / Priya Dasgupta, CFO / Leonard Castellano, EVP Development
Buyer HQ Address44680 Prentice Drive, Suite 200, Ashburn, VA 20147
Buyer EIN (IHDC)84-3291057
Virginia SCC Entity ID (IHDC)S7491283
Buyer's Counsel (Lead)Calderwood & Harkness LLP — Douglas Fairchild (Responsible Partner); Angela Fontaine (Billing Partner); Cynthia Ho (Lead Associate); Grace Nakamura (Working Associate)
C&H Matter No.1043-00002
C&H Primary Office425 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017
C&H DC Office1900 K Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006
Property Description19.4-acre parcel adjacent to Stonebridge Parcel, Ashburn, VA 20148
Loudoun County Tax Map Ref./95-4A-2///
Property LocationAdjacent to Stonebridge Parcel on the east, near Belmont Ridge Road and Stonebridge Boulevard
Property UseUtility routing, substation easement, and additional building pads for Stonebridge Data Center Campus
Purchase Price$19,400,000
Price Per Acre$1,000,000
Acreage19.4 acres
Earnest Money Deposit$970,000 (5% of purchase price)
Earnest Money TimingFull amount at PSA execution (April 22, 2025)
PSA Execution DateApril 22, 2025
Due Diligence Period75 days from PSA execution
Due Diligence ExpirationJuly 7, 2025
Targeted Closing DateSeptember 15, 2025
Existing ZoningPD-IP (Planned Development – Industrial Park)
Required EntitlementZMOD for data center use; Docket No. ZMOD-2025-0038
ZMOD Filing TargetMay 30, 2025
ZMOD Approval TargetOctober 2025 (Loudoun County Board of Supervisors)
Escrow Agent / Title CompanyFidelitas Title & Escrow, Inc.
Escrow Agent Address44121 Harry Byrd Highway, Suite 120, Ashburn, VA 20147
Title UnderwriterSovereign Title Insurance Company
Title Commitment Effective DateApril 10, 2025
Owner's Title Policy Amount$19,400,000
SurveyorLumen Ridge Engineering, PLLC — Carlos Esteban, PE
ALTA Survey TargetJune 15, 2025
Environmental ConsultantPendleton Environmental Associates, Inc. — Dr. Renata Volkov
Phase I ESA TargetJune 1, 2025
Geotechnical ConsultantBrannigan Geotechnical Engineering, LLC — Neil Brannigan, PE
AppraiserGreystone Appraisal Partners, LLC — Janet Choi, MAI
Land Use ConsultantCornerstone Land Use Consulting, LLC — Alan Mercer
Local Zoning CounselAshcroft & Wynn, P.C. — Thomas Ashcroft; 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176
Equity SponsorRidgeline Capital Partners Fund IV, LP (92% via RCP Digital Holdings LLC)
Equity Sponsor ContactJulian Hargrove, Managing Partner, Ridgeline Capital Management LLC
Ridgeline Investment IDRCP-IV-2025-DC-07
Total Project Budget$600,000,000 (Stonebridge Data Center Campus — 96 MW across 4 buildings on 81.4 acres)
Total Land Budget (both parcels)$77,900,000 ($58,500,000 Stonebridge + $19,400,000 Meridian)
Construction LenderSummit National Bank, N.A. — $390,000,000 construction facility; Ref. CL-2025-VA-04418
Lender's CounselRedmond & Calloway LLP — Victor Redmond
Construction Loan Closing TargetOctober 15, 2025
Governing LawCommonwealth of Virginia

[sheet: Proration Calculations]

ItemAnnual AmountProration PeriodDays — SellerDays — BuyerPer Diem RateSeller OwesBuyer OwesDebit/Credit DirectionNotes
Real Estate Taxes — Loudoun County (Calendar Year 2025)149,866.85Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025257108410.59105,523.2944,343.56Credit to Buyer / Debit to SellerSeller responsible through Sept 14; Buyer from Sept 15; estimated based on Loudoun County assessed value of ~$12,850,000 at current tax rate of $1.165/$100; 257 days seller / 108 days buyer; taxes unpaid at closing; seller credits buyer for seller's share
Stormwater Management Fee — Loudoun County (Calendar Year 2025)485.00Jan 1 – Dec 31, 20252571081.33341.81143.56Credit to Buyer / Debit to SellerAnnual fee prorated; seller responsible through Sept 14; taxes unpaid at closing
Utility Charges (if any)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AVacant land — no active utility accounts expected; confirm with seller
HOA / Association Dues (if any)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ANo HOA applicable to Meridian Parcel
TOTALS150,351.85257108411.92105,865.1044,487.12Total prorations; 257 + 108 = 365 days ✓; seller credits buyer $105,865.10 at closing

[sheet: Transfer Tax & Recording Fees]

Fee / Tax DescriptionBasisRateAmountPaid ByStatutory / Contractual ReferenceNotes
Virginia State Grantor's Tax$19,400,000 (consideration)$0.50 per $500 (i.e., $1.00 per $1,000)19,400.00SellerVa. Code § 58.1-801Standard Virginia grantor's tax; seller obligation per statute
Virginia State Recordation Tax (Deed)$19,400,000 (consideration)$0.25 per $10048,500.00BuyerVa. Code § 58.1-802State recordation tax on deed; buyer obligation per PSA
Loudoun County Additional Grantor's Tax (Regional Congestion Relief Fee)$19,400,000 (consideration)$0.15 per $10029,100.00SellerVa. Code § 58.1-801.1; Loudoun County opt-inAdditional grantor's tax in qualifying Northern Virginia localities; seller obligation
Deed Recording Fee — Loudoun County Circuit Court ClerkPer deedPer county schedule (base fee + per page)100.00BuyerLoudoun County fee scheduleFixed fee per document; estimated at $100 for standard deed (approximately 5–8 pages)
Deed of Trust Recording Fee (if applicable at land closing)N/A — no deed of trust at land closingN/A0.00N/AN/AConstruction loan closing scheduled for October 15, 2025; deed of trust recording fees will apply at that time
Processing / Handling Fee — Loudoun County Circuit CourtPer deedPer county schedule35.00BuyerLoudoun County fee scheduleClerk's processing fee for deed recording
TOTAL ESTIMATED TRANSFER TAXES & RECORDING FEES97,135.00Sum of all line items; $48,600 seller responsibility ($19,400 + $29,100 + $100 allocation) / $48,635 buyer responsibility ($48,500 + $100 + $35); final amounts confirmed at closing
— Subtotal: Seller Responsibility48,500.00SellerGrantor's Tax ($19,400) + Regional Congestion Relief ($29,100)
— Subtotal: Buyer Responsibility48,635.00BuyerRecordation Tax ($48,500) + Recording Fee ($100) + Processing Fee ($35)