Valad Opportunity Fund No. 12

Valad Commercial Management Limited (VCML) is pleased to introduce the Valad Opportunity Fund No.12 (VOF 12 or the Fund), a new unlisted property investment and the latest release in the successful Valad Opportunity Fund (VOF) series.

• Target IRR(1)of 17% or greater, pre tax and after all fees and expenses.
  
• An opportunity not frequently available to retail investors the Fund offers retail investors an opportunity to participate in property development and repositioning style returns generally only available to the wholesale investor market.
  
• Short time horizon expected term of the Fund is approximately 4 years, with an exit mechanism available after five years should any projects remain incomplete.
  
• High asset backing NTA on allotment of $0.936
  
• Diversified asset portfolio geographically spread across the Eastern seaboard, and with a high strategic weighting to the strongly growing Queensland economy and property markets. The Funds project interests will provide investors with exposure to the retail, residential and industrial property markets.
  
• No direct sub prime or listed property trust exposures the Fund will have no direct exposure to the sub prime market or volatility of the listed market.
  
• Managed by entities of Valad Property Group, an ASX listed Top 150 company with a market capitalisation of over $1.6 billion.(3)
  
• Valads strong performance history Since inception Valad has completed 41 projects to the value of $1.4 billion, including five projects completed within the opportunity fund series. All of these projects have generated an average pre-tax IRR of 26.3% and a higher pre-tax IRR of 28.7% for the five VOF series projects. (4)
  
• Alignment of interests Valad and its directors will retain a significant holding in the Fund of up to 19.9% (minimum of 10%) and also co-invest in one of the Funds projects, aligning their interests with those of investors.
  
• Offer underwritten by National Australia Bank Limited
  
• Minimum investment under the Offer is $10,000 (10,000 Units at the Offer price of $1.00 per Unit)

Through an investment in VOF12 investors will have the opportunity to participate in the attractive returns available from property development and repositioning activities. Where successful, these returns are generally higher than investors would expect to receive from investing in more traditional property trusts holding passive assets with limited development upside.

VOF12 will provide investors with the opportunity to invest in five value adding property projects geographically spread across the Eastern Seaboard, with a high strategic weighting to the strongly growing Queensland property market. The Fund will provide exposure to a broad spectrum of property asset classes, including the retail, industrial and residential property sectors and will aim to deliver a target internal rate of return of at least 17%, pre-tax and post fees and expenses.(5)

Investors in the Fund will benefit from the expert management and experience of the Valad Property Group, a specialist property investment and funds management group with a strong track record of generating returns for investors. Valad has delivered an average pre-tax IRR on all 41 projects completed since Valads inception of 26.3%.(6)

1 IRR or Internal Rate of Return The discount rate that results in a net present value of zero for a series of future cash flows. The IRR is generated by an investment over its life or a given timescale, taking into account the purchase price and sale proceeds and all cash flows associated with the holding. The target return is based on certain assumptions and is subject to investment risks, further details of which are outlined in the PDS.
2 This is not a forecast and should not be relied upon as such.
3 Market capitalisation as at 31 January 2008.
4Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should not be relied upon as such.
5This is not a forecast and should not be relied upon as such. The target return is based on certain assumptions and is subject to investment risks, further details of which are outlined in the PDS.
6 Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should not be relied upon as such.

Investment in the Valad Opportunity Fund No.12 is open to new and existing investors, individuals, companies and trusts. Prospective investors should read the Product Disclosure Statement before applying for Units in the Fund.

VCML reserves the right, with the consent of the Underwriter, to vary these dates without notice, including closing the offer early or extending the offer.

Further information about the Offer can be obtained by downloading the electronic PDS. Alternatively, please contact your investment advisor or contact NAB on 1800 652 669.
Additional Disclosure
With respect to the redemption process set out in Section 1.2 of the PDS please note the following changes:
1) The redemption offer was made for 53.9% of the units held by VCML as trustee of the Home Central Trust (rather than 86.6% as originally intended) immediately prior to the allotment of units to investors;
2) The responsible entity will satisfy the redemption of units through the use of subscription proceeds of approximately $9.0 million, leaving a $4.0 million loan to HCT. This loan will be repaid from the proceeds of the disposal of the Toowoomba asset;
3) Valad will not be subscribing for any additional units under the Offer; and
4) Following allotment, Valad's cornerstone investment in the fund will consist of 11.2 million units or 34.1%.
Recent stock exchange movements have resulted in a triggering of the market out provision in the VOF12 Underwriting Agreement (as more fully described in the PDS) giving NAB the option to withdraw. At this stage (until further notice from NAB) the Underwriting Agreement remains on foot with the offer proceeding on the basis set out in the PDS. If NAB withdraws and a shortfall arises, the offer would be withdrawn and any application money returned with interest. Investors will be advised of any further material developments on the underwriting arrangements as they become available.

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An investment in the Fund will be subject to various risks. Prospective investors are encouraged to read the Product Disclosure Statement carefully and in its entirety before making an investment in the Fund. It is recommended that investors consult their financial advisor before making an investment decision.

The units in the Valad Opportunity Fund No.12 ARSN 129 218 855 ("the Fund") are not deposits with, or other liabilities of, National Australia Bank Limited ABN 12 004 044 937 (nab) or other companies of the nab group. Units in the Fund are issued by Valad Commercial Management Limited ABN 76 101 802 046 (VCML), as the responsible entity of the Fund (Responsible Entity). nab does not guarantee the performance of the Fund or stand behind, in any way, the capital value or performance of the units or the investments made by the Fund. Investment in the units is subject to investment risk, including possible delays in payment and loss of income and principal invested.

Offers of units in the Fund are made in the PDS and units in the Fund can only be acquired on the application form included in, or accompanying, the PDS dated on or about 18 February 2008. Further copies of the PDS can be obtained by contacting nab on 1800 652 669 or by visiting www.nabcapital.com/vof12

The offer of units in the Fund is only open to Australian residents. By obtaining a copy of the PDS, you acknowledge and confirm that you are an Australian resident.

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