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As admitted by MacKenzie, it is making the offer “in view of making a profit.” MacKenzie is a for profit business that, among other things, capitalizes on the illiquidity of shares by buying shares at what MacKenzie believes is a discounted price in order to make a profit. The MacKenzie Tender Offer indicates that MacKenzie believes that our shares will be worth more than its offer price in the future. Neither we nor any of our affiliates is in any way affiliated with MacKenzie.

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We believe the MacKenzie Tender Offer is an attempt to capitalize on the current suspension of our share redemption program (the “SRP”). As stated in our public filings, we have partially suspended the SRP (other than in certain cases such as death, disability or confinement to a long-term care facility) in order to maintain operating flexibility, continue to invest in future business initiatives, and prepare for strategic alternatives.

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The Company’s estimated net asset value per share for the Company’s common stock (the “NAV”) is currently $10.40. Although this does not represent the price that a stockholder could obtain in the open market, or otherwise, the NAV is nearly double the price offered in the MacKenzie Tender Offer.

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As disclosed in its offering materials, MacKenzie did not retain an independent person to evaluate or render any opinion with respect to the fairness of the offering price, which is in contrast to the rigorous methods used by the Company in determining its NAV, including the engagement of an independent third-party appraisal firm.

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The Board has significant knowledge of the Company and its assets, and based upon the historical financial data disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filings over the past several quarters, there are positive trends, which indicate that the MacKenzie Tender Offer undervalues the per share value of the Company.

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Even if a stockholder were to take advantage of the MacKenzie Tender Offer, the Board cannot verify that MacKenzie has the funds to make a payment for any or all of the shares that may be tendered.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has cautioned investors about the heightened risks involved with offers such as the MacKenzie Tender Offer. In addition to this letter, we strongly

encourage you to read the information provided by the SEC, here (www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/minitend.htm) and here (www.sec.gov/rules/interp/34-43069.htm). The SEC makes the following admonitions:

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If the offer is for less than 5% of a company’s shares, it is a “mini-tender offer” and “you should proceed with caution.” The MacKenzie Tender Offer is for up to approximately 0.2% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Thus, the MacKenzie Tender Offer is a mini-tender offer, and you should proceed with caution.

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“Some bidders make mini-tender offers at below-market prices, hoping that they will catch investors off guard.”

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“[I]nvestors typically feel pressured to tender their shares quickly without having solid information about the offer or the people behind it. And they've been shocked to learn that they generally cannot withdraw from mini-tender offers.”

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“[M]ini-tender offers typically do not provide the same disclosure and procedural protections that larger, traditional tender offers provide.” We believe the materials provided along with the MacKenzie Tender Offer fail to adequately address certain matters, such as: a complete description of the risks associated with the MacKenzie Tender Offer; a clear discussion of the methodologies used by MacKenzie to determine its offer price or how it has valued the Company’s shares; and a complete disclosure as to MacKenzie’s financial wherewithal.