Introduction to: Business Development Companies (BDCs) and GreenLine BDC, Inc. September 2018

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1 Introduction to: Business Development Companies (BDCs) and GreenLine BDC, Inc. September

2 Forward-Looking Statements and Disclaimer This presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations. Any such forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words may, will, should, expect, anticipate, estimate, believe, intend or project or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may be incorrect, and we cannot assure you that the projections included in these forwardlooking statements will come to pass. Our actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the factors discussed under the captions Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy and future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in our operating areas. We have based the forward-looking statements included in this presentation on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements, unless we are required to do so by applicable law. However, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. 2

3 Overview of BDCs Created by the Small Business Investment Incentive Act of 1980 (the 1980 Amendments ) as a result of a perceived crisis in the 1970s capital markets Private equity and venture capital firms believed the small private investment company exemption (Section 3(c)(1) of 1940 Act) limited their capacity to provide financing to small, growing businesses Provided Regulated Investment Company (RIC) status in 1990 Special type of closed-end investment fund that: Provides small, growing companies access to capital Enables private equity funds to access the public capital markets Enables retail investors to participate in the upside of pre-ipo investing with complete liquidity Hybrid between an operating company and an investment company 3

4 Key Market Role Retail Investors Public Equity Capital Markets Accredited Investors Investment Company Act of 1940 Business Development Companies Private Equity Firms Small and Middle-Market Businesses 4

5 Benefits of BDCs as an Investment Vehicle Green Line Access to public capital markets Shares are traded on national exchanges Flow-through tax treatment as Regulated Investment Company (RIC) Reduced burden under 1940 Act, as compared to closed-end funds Restrictions on leverage Restrictions on affiliated transactions External model permits management fee and carried interest incentive fee structure which enhances profitability Publicly available financial information though quarterly reporting Portfolio is typically diversified Reduces risk usually associated with private equity investments 5

6 Regulatory Framework Operates as Business Development Company Regulated by SEC Act Publicly-traded, private investment company Regulated Investment Company (RIC) tax structure Eliminates corporate level income tax Efficient tax structure providing high yield to investors Passes through capital gains to investors Small Business Investment Company subsidiaries projected FY 2018 Regulated by SBA Access to low cost, fixed rate, long-term leverage Initial leverage capacity of $5 million 6

7 GreenLine BDC Buy Private, Sell Public And Capture The Difference. A Clear Vision for the Exploding Cannabis Market Build a portfolio of carefully selected, high growth companies Capture the Difference with a Private to Public Valuation Arbitrage Invest at private company valuation Guide portfolio company thru successful IPO process Facilitate access to institutional capital that optimizes market value Exit portfolio position at higher public company valuation Create Generational Wealth with Emerging Cannabis/CBD Companies Multiple funding options solve a major problem for clients Focused on market sector with estimated CAGR of 25.74% Create current income with 90% distribution of pre-tax profits Maximize capital appreciation for GreenLine BDC shareholders 7

8 Five Reasons to Invest in GreenLine BDC Today Pre-IPO BDC focused on the hyper growth U.S. legal cannabis industry Seasoned management team, advisors and board of directors have extensive capital markets/public company experience and domain expertise GreenLine BDC, Inc. intends to complete an IPO in FY 2018 and early investors could share in its private to public company valuation arbitrage Current income opportunity through dividend distributions because 90% of taxable income must be distributed to shareholders Defined liquidity path with successful FY 2018 IPO no long-term lock-up of minority investors in a private company; stock would be freely tradable 8

9 Contact Information 99 Wall Street #1029, New York NY P: