"Altus Opportunity Fund LLC"
In the wake of the most significant investment real estate downturn since the 2008/2009 financial crisis, the Altus Opportunity Fund presents a unique and timely investment opportunity. Leveraging a proven track record, the fund strategically capitalizes on distressed assets, offering unprecedented potential for wealth creation. With a focus on diversified assets across growth markets and a commitment to investor-aligned returns, the Altus Opportunity Fund is poised to transform challenges into profitable ventures. This is a chance to be part of a diverse investment strategy designed to harness the exceptional opportunities of this downturn.
PROJECTED FUND RETURNS*
2.98x
20%+
12%
Why an Opportunity Fund?
Distress leads to Opportunity
Distress In The Market:
- $1.35 TRILLION in commercial debt is coming due within the next 24 months
- Most debt coming due will have negative leverage, or won’t qualify for refinance due to increased interest rates
- Outstanding distressed assets as of Q3 2023 are $79.7B, with significant growth anticipated
- Foreclosure filings have increased 18% YoY, a number expected to increase further
The Opportunity For Investors:
- Distress opportunities are accelerating, providing an investment landscape that hasn’t been matched since the
- Great Recession Major institutions (Blackstone, KKR, etc.) are raising billions for distress, but they must focus on $50m+ range, leaving tremendous opportunity for groups like Altus to find huge upside value in the $5m to $35m range.
- Diversification in different geographies and asset types (debt and equity) provides stability of cash flow, coupled with home run type opportunities.
Altus Opportunity Fund Highlights
Experienced Sponsor: Altus has a track record that far exceeds many of its industry peers. Since 2011, Altus has achieved a deal-level 30.25% IRR* across more than 40 SPE projects and multiple smaller funds. The goal of this Fund is to scale all of Altus’ collective experience into a vehicle that will provide enhanced investment efficiency.
12% Preferred Return: Investors of the Fund will accrue a 12% preferred return during the life of the Fund. By structuring the Fund with a 12% preferred return, Altus prioritizes the sponsor performance to ensure the commitment to delivering strong results to investors.
GP Co-Investments: Altus will allocate a portion of the Fund investments into GP positions in Altus controlled deals. This will allow the Fund to enjoy exposure to even greater upside potential by participating in General Partner (GP) promote structures that wouldn’t otherwise be available to investors.
Diversified Assets/Markets: Altus has built its portfolio in a variety of growth markets across the Western U.S., Sunbelt and Southeast regions. Additionally, Fund investors will gain diversified exposure to a variety of asset types and business strategies which have contributed to Altus’ success over the past two decades. 93% Investor Reinvestment Rate: Altus is humbled by the reinvestment rate of its investor community. Since company inception, Altus has had a 93% reinvestment rate among its investors and the Altus team works hard to nurture and preserve all its investor relationships.
Giving Back: Consistent with the Altus purpose statement ‘We Are Invested’, Altus will be donating 5% of its carried interest from the Fund to three exceptional non-profit organizations that support Altus’ philanthropic values. Early Fund Investors: Investor funds will be deployed on a first-come-first-serve basis. As a result, early investors will have their funds allocated to projects sooner and therefore, early funds will begin to accrue the 12% preferred return sooner.
Fund Structure
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Preferred Return/Sponsor Promote*
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1.) 12% Preferred Return
2.) Return of Investor Capital 3.) 60% to Investors / 40% to Sponsor |
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Proforma Investor IRR
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Proforma Investor Equity Multiple
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2.98x
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Fund Term**
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5 Year Redemption Option
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Proforma Number of Assets***
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Distributions
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Evaluated Quarterly
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Minimum Investment
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$200,000
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Eligible Investors
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Accredited – Reg D, 506(c) Offering
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Sponsor Co-Invest
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Minimum 5% of Committed Fund Equity
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*For investors allocating a minimum of $5 million, an additional share class will be available. This share class will include the following structure; 1.) an 8% preferred return, 2.) a 100% return of invested capital, 3.) a 50/50 split until investors and sponsor have an 80/20 allocation of profits, 4.) an 80/20 investor/sponsor split up to a 20% investor IRR, 5.) 65/35 investor/sponsor split thereafter
**At the 5-year anniversary of the Fund, investors may request a redemption and exit the Fund. Sponsor will have up to a two-year period to fulfil redemption requests. Investors who wish to remain in the fund, will have redemption opportunities every three years following the first redemption window at year 5. Proforma IRR and Equity Multiple assume a 7-year redemption.
***Target number of real estate assets in the Fund. This does not include the loans and debt notes the Fund will acquire and/or originate. The quantity of real estate assets could vary dramatically based on opportunities discovered and quantity of assets is not a guiding consideration of investment.
★ Strategy:
Blend debt investments and stabilized assets for current yield, with opportunistic and value-add equity investments for future upside
★ Structure:
12% Preferred Return, with a 60/40 split thereafter.
★ Investment Segments:
Blend debt investments and stabilized assets for current yield, with opportunistic and value-add equity investments for future upside
★ Management Fee:
1.5% on called capital
★ GP Allocations:
Altus will allocate a portion of the Fund investments into GP positions in Altus controlled deals. By investing as the GP alongside third-party LP investment, not only do investment dollars earn the pari-passu returns, but will also benefit from the promote earned as the GP. This is not a structure normally available to passive investors.
★ 3rd Party Fund Administration:
The Fund will have a 3rd party Fund Administrator that will handle the Fund cash management and Fund accounting/financials.
★ Giving Back:
Altus has committed to donating 5% of its promote to charitable causes (see page 9).
Fund Pipeline
Likely to be one of the Fund’s first projects, this Phase I construction in Murrieta, CA involves the construction of a mixed-use property with 16,900 square feet of ground floor retail space and 39 luxury apartments built on three floors above. The retail space will be suitable for various commercial uses, such as restaurants, shops, and cafes; while the apartments will offer residents modern amenities and spacious living spaces. All necessary entitlements for Phase I have been secured and grading permits have been issued, allowing for construction to begin promptly. As part of the land purchase, a loan is being negotiated with the current landowners to allow them to obtain entitlements for Phase 2. The loan will be structured in such a way to protect the downside risk of the Fund while also locking in a below market value purchase option of the project once entitlements are obtained.
Project Highlights | |
Location | ‘Old Town’ Murrieta, CA |
Strategy | New Construction |
Total Project Cost | $25,007,111 |
Total Equity | $8,752,489 |
Debt | $16,254,622 |
Hold Period | 3 Years |
Phase 5 is the new construction of a class-A apartment community in the Oxford, MS metro that will consist of 98 apartment units. The 98-unit apartment development is situated on 5 acres within a larger multiple-phase development that includes single-family residences and plans to develop additional office, retail, mixed-use and hospitality. Oxford is a vibrant and growing area anchored by The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).
Project Highlights | |
Location | Oxford, MS |
Strategy | New Construction |
Total Project Cost | $22,695,114 |
Total Equity | $7,943,290 |
Debt | $14,751,824 |
Hold Period | 3 Years |
With rising interest rates and uncertain times in the banking industry, Altus is seeing considerable opportunity in private lending and non-performing loans. By folding debt into the Fund, investors will benefit from the cash-flow produced by these investments. Generally, these positions are highly collateralized and have wonderful risk return profiles. The goal of the Fund is to provide investors with both some current yield and future upside. Private debt will provide the Fund with dependable cash-flowing assets.
Project Highlights | |
Location | Oxford, MS |
Strategy | New Construction |
Total Project Cost | $22,695,114 |
Total Equity | $7,943,290 |
Debt | $14,751,824 |
Hold Period | 3 Years |
Investment With a Purpose
Altus’ purpose statement is ‘We Are Invested’. Altus is invested in its team of professionals, its investor community, its residents and tenants, and charitable organizations. As part of that, Altus is committed to investing 5% of its sponsor promote from this Fund into charitable causes focused on children. This will not have any economic impact on investor returns, as these funds will be donated out of the Sponsor promote from the Fund.
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considering an investment in Altus Opportunity Fund I (the “Fund”), as described herein. This Presentation does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities or
interests (the “Interests”) in the Fund.
Any potential investment in the Fund will only be suitable for sophisticated investors and will require the financial ability and willingness to accept the risks and lack of liquidity that are
characteristic of an investment in the Fund. Any investors in the Fund must be prepared to bear such risks for an extended period of time. This Presentation expresses no views as to the
suitability of an investment in the Fund to the individual circumstances of any recipient.
The Interests have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the securities laws of any other state or the securities laws of any other
jurisdiction, nor is such registration contemplated. The Interests will be offered and sold in the United States under the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or
Regulation D promulgated thereunder and other exemptions of similar import in the laws of the states and jurisdictions where the Fund’s offering will be made. Unlike a mutual fund, the Fund
will not be registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”). Consequently, investors will not be afforded the
protections of the Investment Company Act. In accordance with the foregoing, the Interests are subject to restrictions on transferability and resale and may not be transferred or resold except
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this Presentation has only been prepared for a limited category of investors pursuant to an exemption under the Investment Company Act. In considering the prior performance information
contained herein, prospective investors should bear in mind that past performance is not a guarantee, projection or prediction, and it is not necessarily indicative, of future results. There can
be no assurance that the Fund will achieve comparable results or that the Fund will be able to implement its investment strategy or achieve its investment objectives.
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