A Platform for Industrial Competitiveness

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1 DigneronFreeZone

2 Incentives A Platform for Industrial Competitiveness No corporate income tax No dividend withholding tax 100% foreign ownership 100% repatriation of profits and dividends No customs duty applicable within the Free Zone Duty-free access to the US market under HOPE/ HELP legislation for apparel products Benefits Easy access to vast, easily trained and productive labor pool Low-Cost manufacturing environment Fast-track cargo clearance procedures Greater ease of doing business Long term competitiveness Ability to focus on your core business Waste Water Treatment Golf Practice POWER PLANT TRAINING FACILITY FREEZONE ADMINISTRATION CUSTOMS WATER TREATMENT

3 ,000 total manufacturing space at project completion 31,000 maximum manufacturing space at completion of phase housing for foreign staff 2150 ha LAND AREA Advantages Highly secured area New and modern infrastructure allowing for easy compliance to most international standards Customizable facilities on demand Reliable sources of energy, water and communications Environmental responsibility and sustainability Multi-sectorial site with industrial, commercial, housing, service and sports facilities Proximity to airport with multiple daily flights with major international carriers to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, New York, Montreal, France and most Caribbean islands Proximity to both container seaports with daily sailing options to Florida and the rest of the world, for fast turnaround and ease of logistics Proximity to the Haiti-Dominican Republic border Proximity to city amenities and services (international brand hotels, restaurants and entertainment, hospitals, schools, country-club) Dedicated on-site property and facility management team RESIDENTIAL UNITS CONTAINER PARKING administrative and other park services 55% BUILT AREA DENSITY 67 meters above sea level 16 meters above river bed

4 A professionally zoned, landscaped and managed environment, designed to attract high value-added projects which will help create quality local employment and wealth in a worldclass physical environment. Palm Apparel Group Zone Franche de Digneron is an entity of the Palm Apparel Group. Our experience stems from our involvement in apparel assembly dating back to the 1960 s. The group owns and operates Zone Franche des Palmiers, located in the southwestern outskirts of Port-au-Prince, providing manufacturing and housing facilities to its tenant, and contributing to the employment of over 3000 people from the surrounding community. Our group is composed of well established members of the Haitian business community with business interests ranging from apparel assembly, real estate, telecommunications, hardware and construction material retail, waste recycling, hospitality, media and banking. We are committed to establishing a business-friendly environment that creates a longterm competitive advantage for companies and employees to thrive. The park s prime location, energy efficient buildings, state of the art infrastructure and dedicated Free Zone management team will allow you to focus on your core business.

5 Providing Superior Free Zone Services for Haiti s Future Training center On-site training center providing basic sewing skills to the workforce prior to being hired by tenants. Housing The design, construction and functionality of our apartments are the key factors creating an estate focusing on a comfortable and an enjoyable environment for expatriate staff. Government services Customs and Ministry of Trade representatives available on-site to facilitate the import and export process for our tenants. Buildings Anti-seismic and hurricane resistant high efficiency steel-framed buildings built with the latest technology in roof and wall insulation for a cool work environment. Screw-less panels for risk free leakage situations. Energy Focus on energy efficiency by using light pipe technology for maximum use of daylight. Polar white standing seam roofs ready for solar panel technology, with the objective of compensating daylight coverage with solar power generation. Minimum use of fossil fuel to lower energy cost and improve manufacturing competitiveness. Water systems Abundance of good quality water provided to the facilities through wells. State-of-the-art systems to handle potable water, industrial process water, storm water systems, ground water system, combined waste water, sewage treatment plant, treated sewage effluent/irrigation. Telecommunications All facilities will be connected to fiberoptic networks from various providers to guarantee the fastest voice and data communication. Sports facilities Soccer field, basketball court, running track, golf (practice), swimming pool and a gym will all be part of the facilities we are planning to set up for the enjoyment of employees and management. Security Full perimeter wall. 24-hour security provided on the site through fixed and mobile guards. Live monitoring through CCTV strategically located throughout the free zone. Waste Management An integrated waste management system will provide efficient and safe waste disposal, involving recycling operations and services that are designed to the highest environmental standards. Workforce Ample availability of labor coming from all areas of the city and surrounding communities. The Croix des Bouquets area itself contains 238,222 inhabitants. Social responsibility At full capacity, the free zone will employ in excess of 15,000 people, impacting 75,000 lives, notwithstanding economic activity that will be created for entrepreneurs in the surrounding community. We will encourage our tenants to accompany us in specific activities geared towards education and reforestation in the community.

6 Route de Nouailles, km 3 Digneron, Croix des Bouquets Haiti Info@digneron.com Distance and travel time from Zone Franche de Digneron to PAP International airport PAP main seaport Lafito seaport Haiti-Dominican border Petion-Ville 9km min 14km min 20km min 37km min 8km min Royal Decameron Beach Resort 70km min N W 5