Uruguay. Cattle Ranch & Cropland 11,003 +/- Acres Rio Negro Uruguay

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1 Cattle Ranch & Cropland 11,003 +/- Acres Rio Negro Uruguay Premium Grass-Fed Beef Production Over 2,400 +/- Acres of Cropland Excellent Water Resources

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3 Cattle Ranch & Cropland, 11,003 Acres This beautiful, 11,003 +/ acre property has over 99% uplands, abundant natural resources, and man- made facilities for cattle, sheep, and crop production activities. Acreage: 11,003 +/- acres includes 1,730 +/ acres soybeans 700 +/ acres red clover, ryegrass 4 contiguous parcels 35 pastures with gentle slopes and good drainage Sale Price: $20,038,500 Price per Acre: $1, Property Address: Rio Negro, Uruguay Fencing: Perimeter & interior cross-fencing in good condition Land Cover: 35 pastures Water Resources/Wells: 4 wells, 4 windmills, 1 dam, 1 Australian tank A large stream on the southern boundary feeds into the Rio Negro, the most important river in Uruguay Soil Types: B03.1 (0.61%), 1.10b (4.25%), 1.11a (0.82%), 1.11b (8.41%), 1.20 (10.37%), 1.21 (6.70%), 9.1 (22.86%),9.6 (8.55%), 10.1 (0.78%), 10.2 (1.49%), 10.4 (11.08%), (7.53%), (2.47%), (10.00%), (0.20%), (3.88%) Uplands/Wetlands: 99.3% uplands, 0.7% wetlands Structures: (1) 4 BR historic residence dating back to 1881 with a large courtyard patio and extensive gardens (1) 3 BR house for ranch manager (2) 2 BR homes for ranch personnel Current Use: Full- cycle cattle and sheep production, agriculture crops Income Features: Cattle lease, crop lease Amenities: Grass landing strip that allows travel in less than one hour to Montevideo International Airport (MVD) that offers non-stop services to Miami International Airport (9 hours), Rio de Janeiro/São Paulo (3 hours), Santiago (2 hours) and Buenos Aires (1 hour) Infrastructure: Production infrastructure includes extensive corrals, chutes, clamps and ramps for cattle and sheep Clusters of natural and artificial stands offer shade throughout the pastures for additional details, visit: 3

4 Investing in Farmland in Uruguay Foreign Investors Welcome: Unlike its larger neighbors, Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay welcomes foreign investment in farmland, treats foreign investors the same as Uruguay nationals, and does not impose restrictions on the flow of capital in or out of the country. Buy and Hold and Lease: The rental market for Uruguay farmland is both fluid and transparent. There is no shortage of demand from both individual farmers and large multinationals looking to lease Uruguay farmland from new property owners. Affordable Land: Average land prices in Uruguay are lower than similar land in major meat-producing countries including the US and the UK. Major US and EU investment groups and hedge funds like GMO and Weyerhauser have been investing in Uruguay land for decades. Stable & Transparent: Uruguay holds coveted investment grade status from S&P and Moody s, the country consistently ranks as the most transparent country in Latin America, and the Global Rule of Law index ranks Uruguay #1 in Latin America and #20 worldwide right behind #19, the US. About Uruguay Uruguay is located in the Southern Cone of South America, bordered by Brazil, Argentina to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and east. Uruguay has a population of over 3 million, and the cosmopolitan capital city, Montevideo, has a population of 1.5 million. Uruguay has the highest ratio of cattle to humans in the world. The 12 million head of cattle outnumber residents by 4:1. With 68,000 square miles, Uruguay is roughly the size of the State of Florida and agribusiness is the most important industry in the country. In 2013, Uruguay was named Country of the Year by The Economist magazine. Uruguay has a dozen Free Trade Zones allowing foreign investors exemption from Uruguay taxes and import duties. The Ranch is a working cattle ranch and crop farm located in the western coastal Department (State) of Rio Negro, one of the most prolific crop -growing regions of Uruguay. Soybeans, corn, wheat, and sunflower cover the landscape, along with healthy herds of grass -fed cattle and sheep. Real Estate Transaction Costs in Uruguay Destination Flight Time Closing costs for real estate buyers in Uruguay amount to roughly 9% of the purchase price. Property taxes are very low (~0.2%). Income tax is a flat 25%, but effective rate can be less with deductions. Source: Global Property Guide Buyer Attorney s Fee 3.00% Registration Tax 1.00% Seller Real Estate Transfer Tax 2.00% 2.00% Real Estate Agent s Fee 3.00% 3.00% 9.00% 5.00% Montevideo International Airport (MVD) was named the Best Airport in the World in a 2013 global survey of architects. The stateof-the-art facility gives first-time visitors an appreciation for the sophistication level of this unique South American country. Miami Panama City Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo Santiago Buenos Aires 9 hours 7 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 1 hour 4 for additional details, visit:

5 Cattle Ranch & Cropland, 11,003 Acres Full-Cycle Livestock Production Breeding to Fattening of Steers & Lambs Year-Round Crop Production 2,400 +/- Acres of Soybeans, Clover, Ryegrass Coveted Rio Negro Location One of the Most Fertile Regions of Uruguay 5

6 Cattle Ranch & Cropland, 11,003 Acres Investing in Sheep Production in Uruguay Breaking News for Sheepmeat Export The USDA is in the final steps of the review process for approving bone-in sheepmeat exports from Uruguay. Approval is scheduled for USDA approval of the import of higher-margin, Uruguay sheepmeat is viewed by the local meat industry as an industry game changer, as producers are forecast to earn an additional $ cents more per kilo on-the-hook. Uruguay has been exporting boneless sheepmeat to the US since Sheep Production Uruguay s 7.5 million sheep push the overall sheep and cattle ratio to human population to well over 6 to 1. All Grass, Zero Hormones Sheep in Uruguay are reared naturally on over 30 million acres of grasslands. Hormones have been banned since Labels on Uruguay meat imports clearly identify that animals are grass-fed and free of hormones Best-in-Show Breeds Corriedale, Merino, Romney Marsh, and Texels are among the preferred sheep breeds in Uruguay. 6

7 Investing in Cattle Production in Uruguay Uruguay Cattle Ranch & Cropland, 11,003 Acres Uruguay = 100% Cattle Traceability Uruguay is the only country in the world with 100% cattle traceability. The nationwide quality control system has helped Uruguay beef gain entrée to the world s most demanding markets, including the US, the EU, Japan, and South Korea. Cattle outnumber humans 4 to 1. With 12 million head of cattle and 3 million residents, Uruguay has the highest ratio of cattle to people in the world. All Grass, Zero Hormones Cattle are reared naturally on over 30 million acres of grasslands and hormones have been banned since Labels on Uruguay meat exports clearly identify that animals are grass-fed and free of hormones. Rich Cattle History Uruguay has a rich cattle history, and rural land owners dominate the annual ranking of the 100 wealthiest families in Uruguay. And most families who have made their fortunes in other sectors tend to have large land holdings in their portfolios. Angus & Hereford Country Best In Show Breeds include Angus and Hereford cattle that dominate the Uruguay cattle landscape with Polled Herefords, Braford, Brangus, Cebu and Wagyu, as well. World-class Status In 2016, Uruguay hosts two of the world s most prestigious cattle industry events: 7

8 Cattle Ranch & Cropland, 11,003 +/- Acres A Global Food Security and Portfolio Diversification Opportunity in One of the Most Stable Markets in Latin America for additional details, visit: Patrick Archer, Associate Broker PArcher@SaundersRealEstate.com 114 N. Tennessee Ave., 3rd Floor Lakeland, FL Main Office NW US 441 High Springs, FL Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate, All rights Reserved, Worldwide. Every attempt is made to provide accurate information on this property, however, COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL SAUNDERS REAL ESTATE (CBCSRE) does not guarantee the accuracy. Buyer should rely entirely on their own research, inspection of property, and records Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, dba Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, dba Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates fully supports the principles of the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Coldwell Banker Commercial and the Coldwell Banker Commercial Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, dba Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates A