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Suntex Ventures, LLC Acquires Marina Loan Package From Textron Financial Corporation

DALLAS, TEXAS (October 19, 2009)

Dallas group has reformed to focus on resort destination markets including marinas, office, retail, hotels

Suntex Ventures, LLC, a Dallas-based real estate fund formed earlier this year to own and operate mixed-use waterfront properties, announced today that it has acquired a package of marina loans from Textron Financial Corporation, the financial services unit of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT).

The loan collateral includes four marinas with more than 1,650 slips and 54,000 of linear feet of dock space.

The acquisition of the loan package was made through a partnership between Suntex Waterfront Capital Partners, LP, private investors and a Dallas based lender. Suntex's combined resources provide over $500M of buying power, and are actively seeking to purchase premier marinas and performing marina loans.

"We are a unique buyer of these loans due to our experience in the marina business and our knowledge of the underlying collateral," said Bryan Redmond, Suntex principal. "In a market where buyers and sellers of assets continue to remain apart on pricing and value, we believe that purchasing debt collateralized by assets is a great opportunity for our investors."

The Suntex partner's former group of funds, Sun Resorts International, previously owned or operated 14 mixed-use resort marinas in the Caribbean and the United States including eight in Texas and two in Florida.

About Suntex Ventures

Suntex Ventures www.suntexventures.com is a real estate fund designed to own and operate mixed-use waterfront properties including marinas, office, retail, hotel, and other select assets. Based upon proprietary underwriting, experience, and historical success, they are focusing on high-end resort destinations. For more information on Suntex Ventures, contact Bryan Redmond at 972-789-1400.