Karen Nihill Joins The Hampshire Companies as Assistant Controller

Morristown, N.J. (June 2007) — The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at over $1.5 billion, announces the appointment of Karen Nihill as Assistant Controller for The Hampshire Generational Fund, one of the firm’s private equity real estate investment funds tailored to high net worth investors.

Ms. Nihill’s responsibilities will include assisting the company’s Fund Controller with all accounting and tax matters pertaining to The Hampshire Generational Fund. Prior to joining The Hampshire Companies, she was a Global Senior Financial Analyst for CB Richard Ellis before being promoted to Global Financial Controller. Before joining CB Richard Ellis, Ms. Nihill was the Operations Financial Controller for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) in Hackensack, N.J.

“Karen’s experience and impressive industry background made her the perfect candidate for the job,” said James E. Hanson II, CEO and President of The Hampshire Companies. “We are excited to have her join the Hampshire team and look forward to her making an immediate contribution to our vibrant firm.”

The Hampshire Generational Fund, LLC, is a commingled, discretionary real estate investment fund. The goal of the Fund is to deliver superior, above-market returns to its investors through the acquisition and operation of industrial, retail, and office product as well as an investor in other real estate funds.

The Hampshire Companies is a full-service, private real estate investment fund manager based in Morristown, New Jersey. The Hampshire Companies is a vibrant, dynamic organization that combines creative vision and superior execution, thereby enabling it to create and enhance value in real estate investments in order to consistently outperform the market. Additional information on The Hampshire Companies and its funds is available online at www.hampshireco.com.

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