Houston EB5: EB5 Plus Brochure

LIVE IN THE U.S. WHILE AWAITING YOUR GREEN CARD 1

WHAT IS EB5 PLUS? EB-5 Plus is the combination of both the E-2 and EB-5 pathways. Through an investment in our partner company, Moderno Porcelain Works, investors are able to move to the U.S. (via E-2), all the while working towards permanent residency (enter EB-5).

By effectively combining the two programs, you and your family can move to the U.S. in as little as 4 months, all for the same minimum EB-5 investment amount of $900,000.

WHO IS HOUSTON EB5?

At Houston EB5, we hold a flawless track record of successful projects in the United States using EB-5 funds, and now have over 323 investors worldwide. To better assist clients like you with moving to the U.S., we have carefully structured this safe immigration investment. We are the only experienced regional center with a comprehensive opportunity like EB5 Plus available.

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PROBLEM As the EB-5 program became increasingly popular, processing times continued to become more and more unpredictable. Investors and their families needed a better and faster option.

Given our previous E-2 program success, we knew how to move investors to the U.S. quickly and securely. By combining our E-2 experience with our established EB-5 track record, the EB5 Plus pathway was born.

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PAST PROJECTS

1. ASTORIA BUILDING TYPE: Luxury Condominiums, High-Rise LOCATION: Galleria Area | Houston, Texas STARTED CONSTRUCTION: December 2013 COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION: May 2016

2. ARABELLA BUILDING TYPE: Luxury Condominiums, High-Rise LOCATION: Galleria Area | Houston, Texas STARTED CONSTRUCTION: December 2015 COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION: November 2018

3. MARLOWE BUILDING TYPE: Luxury Condominiums, High-Rise LOCATION: Downtown | Houston, Texas STARTED CONSTRUCTION: October 2016 COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION: November 2018

4. EIGHTEEN 25 BUILDING TYPE: Luxury Condominiums, High-Rise LOCATION: Downtown | Houston, Texas STARTED CONSTRUCTION: May 2015 COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION: October 2017

5. THE ARTS RESIDENCES AT THE THOMPSON SAN ANTONIO BUILDING TYPE: Mixed-Use: Luxury Residential & Hotel LOCATION: River Walk | San Antonio, Texas STARTED CONSTRUCTION: January 2018 COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION: December 2020

6. THE ALLEN (PHASE I) BUILDING TYPE: Mixed-Use: Luxury Residential & Hotel LOCATION: River Oaks | Houston, Texas STARTED CONSTRUCTION: November 2019

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COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION: 2023

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BEST

OPPORTUNITY YET

MOVE FAST

REPEATABLE, PREDICTABLE RESULTS

250% MORE JOBS CREATED THAN REQUIRED

MAJOR MARKETS + TEA APPROVED WITH 4% PREFERRED RETURNS

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A NEW KIND OF INVESTMENT

FASTEST

GROWING SURFACING COMPANY IN THE NATION

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60 LOCATIONS

BY 2026 Moderno Porcelain Works specializes in high-quality, large format, porcelain panels for the residential and commercial markets, installing durable and eye-catching countertops, walls, floors, bathroom vanities, fireplaces, and more.

Their proven business model mixes technology, speed, and costeffectiveness to provide unmatched beauty for customers along with reliable returns for investors.

Moderno Porcelain Works began with its headquarters in Houston, Texas, currently the home of Moderno’s original location. Soon after, Moderno opened their next two in San Marcos, Texas and Sunrise, Florida.

Today, Moderno continues to expand its global reach by funding and building additional locations throughout the United States.

HIGH TECH

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BEAUTY

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WHAT IS AN E-2 INVESTOR VISA? A renewable non-immigrant visa, the E-2 visa allows foreign investors and their families (spouse and children under 21) to enter and live in the U.S. A SIMPLER PATH With an E-2 visa, children under 21 can attend school and university at in-country tuition prices.

Additionally, your spouse can work - without the need for sponsorship f rom an employer.

IMMEDIATE SOLUTION With only a four month average processing time*, an E-2 visa is the fastest way to legal status in the U.S. *Processing time may vary

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E-2 ACTS AS YOUR BRIDGE TO AN EB-5 VISA

REQUIREMENTS FOR E-2 VISA APPLICANTS

• Hold a passport from a country that has an E-2 treaty with the U.S. • Hold at least 50% ownership of a U.S.-based company • Live in the U.S. while managing the company • Employ at least two U.S. persons within their company

TURNKEY SOLUTION Our f ramework through the Moderno Licensee program provides for an ideal E-2 investment. By positioning investors to effectively own a U.S.-based business in a thriving market, they will gain immediate legal status for themselves and their families to live, work, and study in the U.S. through the E-2 investor visa.

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E-2 CONTRIBUTION

USE OF INVESTOR FUNDS

INSTALLATION TEAM

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The E-2 Visa is sponsored by a contribution in a fully owned installation company which is off icially licensed by Moderno Porcelain Works and given an exclusive territory in which to operate. As turnkey solution, Moderno Licensees will receive ongoing support for marketing, accounting, sales, inventory, and human resources. Additionally, every E-2 investment creates 3 full-time jobs for U.S. citizens and includes the following: • 4-5 year licensing fee • Purchase assets: • Fully equipped fabrication truck & trailer • Patent pending fabrication tools • Operational capital • Startup costs • Warehouse lease • Website • Business cards • Logo

$200,000

EB-5 CONTRIBUTION HUB (OPERATIONS CENTER) The EB-5 Plus investor completes the EB-5 investment by giving a loan to a new Moderno Operations Center, the location of which is selected based on industry relationships, projected sales, and market analysis. Serving as a centralized location for regional management, sales, warehousing, and logistics, each Operations Center sustains 55 direct jobs and 65 indirect jobs for a maximum of 3-4 investors, thereby providing a 250% jobs buffer. Loan funds are used on the following job-creating expenses: • Showroom • Training facility • Office • Warehouse • Wages • Inventory • Vehicles

$700,000

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WHY MODERNO IS SUCCEEDING

OUR PORCELAIN TECHNOLOGY IS TRANSFORMING THE INDUSTRY As production methods advance for ultra-compact porcelain surfaces, porcelain is quickly expanding in application — available in large format panels and colors that mirror natural stone, wood, metal or any material or pattern you desire.

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Porcelain’s strength and ability to resist stains and water damage make it an ideal choice for shower walls, tubs, countertops, exterior cladding, and other surfacing applications.

With its materials being 100% natural, porcelain is also environmentally friendly and easily recyclable. Plus, porcelain’s resistance to UV rays keeps its beauty from fading.

WE ARE THE FUTURE OF SURFACING Although some other surfacing companies are able to provide porcelain, they offer this in addition to several other materials, overcharging for the porcelain because they are not experts. Oppositely, Moderno is the only company to focus exclusively on large format porcelain.

While natural stone fabrication requires extensive equipment, Moderno has turned the typical business model on its head by being able to expertly fabricate porcelain on-site utilizing one-of-a-kind proprietary techniques. Additionally, each Moderno HUB will have automated machinery to handle high-volume demand, providing the most consistent quality with the fastest production times.

Due to Moderno’s unique methods and extensive training, each licensee can enter the market steps ahead of their competitors with faster lead times and lower costs.

MODERNO GROWTH

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A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

IN A THRIVING MARKET MODERNO PORCELAIN LAMINATE GRANITE

1-7 DAYS

$29-$45 10-16 DAYS

$46-$79 18-22 DAYS

QUARTZ

$52-$84

OTHER PORCELAIN

$58-$96

MARBLE

$80-$110

Per SQ FT pricing

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$40–$65

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WHY DOES LARGE FORMAT PORCELAIN APPEAL TO THE U.S. BUYER?

STA I N R E S I S TA N T

H E AT R E S I S TA N T

S C R ATC H R E S I S TA N T

UV R E S I S TA N T

THERMAL SHOCK R E S I S TA N T

PRESTIGIOUS LOOKS

SLIP R E S I S TA N T

LOW WAT E R ABSORPTION

DIFFERENT TEXTURES

TIMELESS COLORS

BOOK M ATC H

VEIN M ATC H

E N V I R O N M E N T A L LY F R I E N D LY

INDUCTION COOKING

WA R R A N T I E D QUALITY

BETTER PRICE

MADE IN THE U.S.A.

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MODERNO’S STORY To nationally bring beautiful porcelain surfaces to the residential and commercial market, several powerhouse leaders within the industry had to combine their technical, operational, and financial expertise.

Brought about by its founders, the result is Moderno Porcelain Works which is rapidly transforming the surfacing industry one installation at a time.

ROBERTO CONTRERAS President & CEO (Chief Executive Officer) As the President and CEO of St. Christopher Holdings and DC Partners, a privately-owned real estate development and investment firm founded in 2009, Roberto Contreras formed a Texas limited liability company in 2010 which became a United States Citizen and Immigration Service approved Regional Center (EB-5 Program). Prior to this venture, Contreras was the CEO of the largest stone countertop distribution company on the continent, Cosentino North America, which is renowned world-wide. A highly respected entrepreneur with strong ties across the globe, Mr. Contreras has received national and international recognition for his numerous business accomplishments, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2002, while in 2017, Contreras was also given the “Arrival Award” by the University of Houston Law Center recognizing outstanding immigrant achievement.

ARMIN DEUTSCH

SOURCING EXPERT

Executive VP of Procurement & Development Holding over 25 years of extensive experience in project management, construction, merchandising, and purchasing, Armin Deutsch previously worked for Fortune 100 companies such as Home Depot. There he served as Global Product Manager for 10 years, 3 of which he was active as DMM where he managed a team of the leading Category Merchants, with Mr. Deutsch being responsible for purchasing volumes in excess of $1 billion annually.

His versatile background includes managing construction projects in most major U.S. cities, as well as Canada.

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MIKE HEYLMUN COO (Chief Operation Officer)

CONSTRUCTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERT

Leading business growth, process improvement, and sustainable change, Mike Heylmun holds 20 years of proven success in the building and construction goods sector. Formerly the Executive Vice President of Cosentino North America, Heylmun drove sales growth from $18 million in 2011 to $83 million in 2015. He was also one of three entrepreneurs who pioneered the introduction of quartz surfacing to the North American Market in 1997. Heylmun was previously the COO of Camp Construction Services as well, one of the largest apartment developers in the U.S.

DOUGLAS DILLARD CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING EXPERT

With nearly 15 years of experience working as a leader in finance and accounting, Doug Dillard’s diverse background includes accounting management, financial planning & analysis, technology consulting, and nearly 5 years as CFO for St. Christopher Holdings and DC Partners. His industry experience ranges from active private equity, large-scale real estate, and residential mortgage banking to fabrication, retail distribution, retail sales, credit, and water utilities. Doug was also a finalist for the Houston Business Journal’s Award for Most Outstanding CFO in both 2017 and 2018.

BENJAMIN SZELL CPO (Chief Product Officer)

TOOLING & PORCELAIN EXPERT

Founder of ETM Tools Benjamin Szell has more than 30 years of global experience in the installation of tile, marble, granite, glass, and porcelain. He is recognized throughout the industry as an expert on groundbreaking techniques and methods, developing the tools required to transport, handle, fabricate, and install Moderno’s large format porcelain panels. In 2012, Benjamin specifically began establishing these tools for the GPTP (Gage Porcelain Tile Panel) and by 2016 exclusively focused only on this market segment.

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INVESTMENT PROCESS & TIMELINE

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$900K

AGREEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND ADMIN FEE*

BEGINS E-2 AND EB-5 PETITIONS

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*The administrative fee of $80,000 covers the E-2 company branding, website, business cards and set-up costs, as well as EB-5 and E-2 administration processes and the management of investor funds.

The new Investor LLC invests $200,000 in it’s 100% owned Moderno installation company

Investor works with an attorney to prove source of funds and other E-2 and EB-5 requirements

E-2 PETITION

Investor signs agreement documentation and deposits admin fee with Houston EB5

1-2 MONTHS

Investor LLC is established where the $900,000 investment is deposited

1-2 MONTHS

EB-5 PETITION

Lastly, the Investor LLC loans $700K to the designated Moderno HUB (Operations Center) to complete EB-5 investment

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EMILIO GUZMĂ N

MILLO ARAGON

Executive VP & Chief Investor Relations

Investor Relations Manager - E-2 Specialist

Houston EB5 | Emilio.Guzman@HoustonEB5.com

Houston EB5 | earagon@houstoneb5.com

ACHO AZUIKE

MAGALY SANCHEZ

Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director

Investor Relations Manager

Houston EB5 | Acho.Azuike@HoustonEB5.com

Houston EB5 | Magaly.Sanchez@HoustonEB5.com

ROBERTO CONTRERAS IV Director of New Markets

2506 W. Main Street, 5th Floor, Houston, TX 77098 United States +1 281.565.1067 | info@HoustonEB5.com | houstoneb5.com

Houston EB5 | RCIV@HoustonEB5.com This advertisement is intended for general information purposes only. This does not represent an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investments are available to only qualified investors via a confidential offering memorandum.

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PRINTED JULY 2020