Prism's National Real Estate Investor Launches ''Global Real Estate Monitor'' for GE Real Estate

Business Wire, July 13, 2006

NEW YORK -- National Real Estate Investor(R) magazine today launched "Global Real Estate Monitor", a new e-newsletter sponsored exclusively by GE Real Estate. Produced by NREI's editorial staff, the monthly e-newsletter will reach an initial audience of 56,000 worldwide and focuses on U.S. and international commercial real estate industry topics, ranging from economic and market conditions and trends to discussions with global commercial real estate leaders. National Real Estate Investor is published by Prism Business Media.

The first issue of the e-newsletter, available today, includes articles on the current state of retail real estate, investment opportunities in the Czech Republic, an evaluation of Japan's cautious economic comeback, use of fixed-rate mezzanine debt by real estate investors and a look at redevelopment of urban infill sites.

"The 'Global Real Estate Monitor' provides us with a forum for thought leadership where we can address meaningful issues, capture the perspectives of industry leaders, and showcase trends in commercial real estate around the globe," said Brent Feigenbaum, global communications director for GE Real Estate. "It's our aim to make this newsletter critical reading for customers, partners and prospects in Europe, Asia, and North America who grapple with common issues in commercial real estate. We're delighted that National Real Estate Investor has agreed to partner with us on this important global initiative."

GE Real Estate is the world's premier commercial real estate capital solutions provider, with $38 billion in total assets and more than $53 billion under management. GE Real Estate provides equity, debt, CMBS, joint ventures and property management and the company's portfolio includes more than 13,000 properties in 21 countries.

"Today, more and more companies are looking for custom solutions to reaching target audiences in unique environments, " said Warren N. Bimblick, senior vice president - financial services and marketing media, for Prism. "The GE 'Global Real Estate Monitor' illustrates one of the many ways we're able to match our broad publishing capabilities with the unique needs of our clients."

Subscriptions to the e-newsletter are available on the National Real Estate Investor Web site at www.nreionline.com.

National Real Estate Investor's monthly magazine, Web site and e-newsletters bring news and in-depth analysis to 36,000 builders, developers, financial institutions, brokers, corporations and other professionals involved in the commercial real estate industry. For more information, visit www.nreionline.com.

Prism Business Media Inc. is a leader in business-to-business communication and information, connecting qualified buyers and sellers in 20 industry sectors. Prism's growing portfolio of market-leading brands spans 70 magazines, 150 e-newsletters, 17 industry trade shows and 500 rich data products. Each month, more than 3.3 million unique visitors utilize Prism Web sites and services. Prism Business Media is owned by U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and by co-investors Highfields Capital Management and Lexington Partners. For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit www.prismb2b.com.