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Credentials document

The Future: Modern Hydroponic Farms

www.nwp6.com

Utilising Non-Arable Lands

Extensive range of crops

Iceberg Lettuce

Climate controlled solutions

The Strawberry Hanging system

Strawberry

Tomatoes – all varieties

Cherry Tomatoes

Vine Crops –peppers, cucumber etc

Seed Potato Production

Rice Production

The Company

New World Paradigm Limited is a BVI company, with registered offices at, Trident Chambers, PO Box

146, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, with the administrative offices located at, Unit A2C, East

Lea Road Trading Estate, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1 AE. United Kingdom Tel: +44 1902 653 500.

The company has a wholly owned UK subsidiary company , NWP6 (UK) Limited, which handles the

worldwide marketing functions of the company.

The company has a majority shareholding in an Indian subsidiary company, New World Trading India

Private Limited , with offices at, Augusta Point, DLF Golf Course Road, Gurgaon, India.

The corporate website is www.nwp6.com

The Corporate Marque

NWP6

The numerical “6” in the corporate logo stands for the six fundamental elements of the

company’s corporate mission. The directors are aiming to build a sustainable business based on

Food, Energy, Water, People, Planet and Profit.

denotes the core components of the business, Food, Energy and Water

Produce grown in NWP6 managed greenhouses will be marketed under the Hummingbird Brand:

The Company

“New World Paradigm" (NWP6) has been established on the belief that

there exists a significant opportunity in Food and Vegetable Crop production, against a backdrop of

growing concerns for “Food Security”, “Ecological Responsibility ” and “Sustainability in Food

Production”.

NWP6 provides, both the strategic expertise and the technical assistance

required to design, implement and manage “Modern Hydroponic Farms”, in an eco-friendly

sustainable manner.

The business model involves utilising existing Controlled Environment

Agricultural Technologies based around sustainable Hydroponic Cultivation of vegetable crops.

Business Overview

NWP6 enables the efficient cultivation of high quality produce through a patented hydroponic

growing system utilitizing NWP6’s ability in implementing and operating hydroponic farms.

NWP6 has the exclusive license rights for the use and implementation of a Spanish patented

hydroponic farming system.

The combination of simplified processes and innovative technologies allows for increased yield

per square meter at an economically viable cost per kilogram.

Utilizing back-office management functions based in India, and the technical know-how based

in Spain, the company is able to lower the cost of production, by spreading the costs of the

expensive management systems across numerous installations managed.

The System

NGS is a soilless cultivation system: It uses no substrate and establishes a closed circuit system in

order to re-use water and nutrients.

The multilayer trough creates an environment for the roots to grow and develop.

The multilayer is manufactured to the needs of a particular crop.

Waterfall system Closed loop irrigation system

The System – Layout

The Services

NWP6 provides a comprehensive set of value added consumer services, specifically catered to the

efficient running and management of Modern Hydroponic Farms

These services include:

Facility Management

Crop Management

Product Sales Management

Supply Chain Management

Human Resources and Training Management

The capabilities will be delivered utilising interactive internet link-ups to India and Spain.

Competitive Advantage

The NGS System has important competitive advantages:

Significant price advantage

Scalable and flexible in application

Important Food Security Applications

NWP6’s unique service oriented customer proposition, gives the company a competitive edge and a

first mover advantage.

The company has developed a unique set of strategic partners to deliver the company’s business plan..

NWP6 will maximize operating efficiencies by leveraging of its investment in back-office arrangements

in India and Spain to realize cost savings and efficiencies in marketing, infrastructure, and

management resources.

Business Strategies

The Company will implement the following strategies to achieve its goal of becoming the leading

solution provider in India in the arena of “Modern Hydroponic Farming”

(1) Create a compelling value proposition for both stakeholders and growers

(2) Build strong managed delivery systems

(3) Develop key industry relationships with strategic partners in the industry

(4) Provide a compelling service and produce high quality crop at competitive

prices

(5) Leverage the experience and market presence of our

strategic partners

(6) Provide a high level of personalized service

Strategic Partners

NWP6 has partnered with strategic organisations who add value to the NWP6 proposition while

simultaneously minimizing operational exposure to risk.

NWP6 has:

1. Secured a proven & commercial, global technology partner. NGS/PRIMAFLORA

2. Secured management agreements with technology partner. NGS/PRIMAFLORA

3. Developed strategic relations with International Greenhouse technology companies.

4. Secured commercial agreements & route to market by signing JV’ agreements with public listed

Indian food processing company, Himalya International, and agricultural company Tawoos LLC in

the GCC.

5. Secured R&D partnership with TERI, The Energy and Resources Institute, India.

6. Secured strategic partnership with the ACME Group, a leader in the field of cooling, energy

management and alternative energy sector

Research & Development

NWP6 has plans to carry out a research programs in India and Oman to develop a model

“Modern Hydroponic Farm”. The ultimate goal would be to demonstrate to the agricultural

communities of India and Oman the strategic importance of growing crops in modern hydroponic

farms to meet the challenges of Food Security.

The NWP6 proposed methodologies will be socially and environmentally responsible , make sound

economic sense and will, in the long term be, sustainable, with no adverse environmental costs.

NWP6 is committed to knowledge transfer, job creation and the conservation and management of

water resources and the reduction of harmful gas emissions.

NWP6 Grown Produce in India

Research & Development

The research centres will concentrate on adapting NWP6 technology to grow a range of crops

Leafy vegetables Leafy salads Herbs Fruit vegetables Berries Cut flowers

Spinach Lettuce Basil Tomato Strawberries Chrysanthemums

Pak choi Rocket Parsley Cucumber Raspberries Roses

Kai Lan Endive (chicory) Fennel Peppers/Chillies Grapes Gerbera

Cabbage Watercress Mint Melon Vegetables Carnation

Cauliflower Lamb’s lettuce Coriander Watermelon Salad Potato Lilium

Broccoli Baby leaf Thyme Courgettes/

Zucchini Onion Tulips

Baby spinach Cereals Rosemary Pumpkin Garlic Propagation

Chard Rice Lemongrass Green bean Chives Potato

Celery

Wheat

Oregano Aubergine/

Egg plant Garlic

Research & Development

NWP6 Impact Objectives

NWP6 has indentified 8 key objectives that are integral to the research and development strategy:

Increase yields of crop output per square meter over traditional methods

Decrease the over -use of fertilisers in crop production

Decrease the wastage of water and nutrients

Increase the economic capacity of farmers by empowerment and knowledge transfer

Increase the acreage of land usage for agricultural purposes

Create jobs and build careers in agriculture utilising modern technologies over dated practises

Stabilise crop prices

Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

Research & Development Proposal

NWP6 Knowledge Transfer Objectives

NWP6 employees with Mohammed and Michael at the TERI (Gurgaon) R&D centre.

Each employee had previously, neither experience nor exposure to modern hydroponics.

Food Security Issues

Constraints on increasing

Agricultural Output

NWP - Solution

Water Scarcity Conserves and saves water up to 90%

Climate Change Use of Controlled Environment Greenhouses will allow crops to grow

Saline non-arable lands No soil is required

Leached Soils No soil is required

Land Degradation No soil is required

Floods and Droughts

Use of NWP technologies and systems will reduce loss of crops to

floods and crops

Reduced yields

Increased yields achievable by modern growing methods

Pesticides

Non chemical and nature based IPM systems will reduce dependence

on chemical based solutions

The Food Security Equation ........The NWP6 solution

Secure energy supply Secure water supply Control growing inputs Food Security

The Company – Management Board

Ben Long, Gaurav Sahni, Kelly LeFevere

Ben Long, Gaurav Sahni, Kelly LeFevbre, Mohammed Al-Barwani, Lorenzo Belmonte, Michael Sun, Jim Orr

The Management Team

Mohammed Al-Barwani:

Mohammed Al-Barwani is an Economics graduate from a US University, holding a Master’s Degree in Agricultural

Economics and Business Finance. Mohammed has many years of International Banking experience and is a trained and experienced

Agronomist, holding a diploma in Tropical Agriculture from Uganda. He worked for a number of years in various positions in Agricultural

Research and production farms, in Agricultural Extension Services and Policy Planning in East Africa, United Arab Emirates and the

Sultanate of Oman.

Michael Sun:

Michael Sun hails from a career spanning 33 years in the financial services industry. Training with one the Big Five

accountancy practices, Michael, more recently was Managing Director of a Offshore Private Trust Company. Michael had administrative

oversight of over USD$20 billion worth of assets for private clients, dealing with asset protection and strategic issues for household

names worldwide. His strengths lie in corporate governance and project management skills that are necessary in the implementation of

complex systems. An enthusiast for searching out technological solutions to address current environmental and social challenges.

Michael spends significant time investigating Green solutions. His current portfolio of solutions include waste management systems for

the power plants, water purification and "green" power generation.

Ben Long:

Ben Long is an experienced project manager who combines an interest in new and emerging technologies with creativity

to develop, deliver and maximize new business opportunities. Project experience has been varied from the corporate world of Nomura,

to creative consultation with brands including Wal-Mart, Red Bull, Sony and Manchester United FC. His knowledge and keen interest in

sustainable environments stem from studying Landscape Architecture at Manchester University.

The Management Team

James Orr:

James Orr is an experienced electrical engineer and successful entrepreneur with 20 years at director’s level in the

electrical construction industry serving Blue Chip clients. His career spans 40 years on various projects with management positions in

worldwide locations. In Zambia, he worked for the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines supervising electrical installations to affordable /

company housing schemes. Employed by Rio Tinto at Rossing Uranium in Namibia, he led all development efforts from tender stage to

completion. He now provides electrical installation teams throughout the UK for various clients such as Hilton Hotel Group, Harrods,

Selfridges, Hugo Boss and Ralph Lauren.

Kelly Lefebvre:

Kelly Lefebvre is a sustainability consultant combining expertise in business strategy, organizational development and

strategic communications. Kelly has worked on projects throughout the world, including New York, Paris and Martinique French West

Indies, where she leveraged demand for the use of environmentally sound products and technologies. Kelly holds a Master of Arts in

International Management, cum laude, from the Bradford School of Management, UK and earned her Bachelor of Business

Administration from ESSEC Business School, France.

Evelyn Jobe:

Evelyn Jobe is the NWP6 Country Manager responsible for the company’s Indian operations. Evelyn has been more

recently at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM). Evelyn also spent some time at the Taj Group of Hotels and Union

Carbide. Evelyn with her many years of administrative experience oversees the functioning of the back-office and project management

team.

The Management Team

Madhukar Tomar:

Madhukar Tomar graduated with Honours in Law from the University of London and thereafter qualified to be a member

of the Bar of England and Wales. He is a lawyer qualified in two jurisdictions, England & Wales and India. He has spent the last 7 years

practising as a 'Mergers and Acquisitions' lawyer. His areas of expertise include Foreign Direct Investments, Real Estate, PPP, Capital

Markets, Project Finance and Franchising. Madhukar will look after all matters relating to the legal compliances and will oversee all

contractual matters related to the conduct of NWP6 business.

Jadawy Riyami:

An accomplished executive with specific management experience in the GCC arena, Jadawy has been the MD of the

Motorola Operations in the UAE. With a background of project and business management, coupled with his networking skills, Jadawy

is an integral part of the NWP6 presence in the UAE. Jadawy will function as the Country Manager for NWP6 in the Middle East and

Africa regions.

Greenhouse and Horticultural Advisory Board

Lorenzo Belmonte: Mr. Belmonte started his career in agribusiness when he started Primaflor in 1969 to supply flowers and

fresh vegetable produce in Spain. Primaflor - with a turnover of over € 200m and 2.800 employees- has become a main

player of the industry supplying multiple retailers, wholesalers and the catering industry all around Europe. In more recent

times, Primaflor built one of the first pre-packed salad units in Spain and is one of the predominate suppliers of prepacked

salads in the market.

Manola Belmonte: Manola a former director with Primaflor, is experienced in the plant propagation business. She has good

management skills as well as a good understanding of agricultural businesses. Manola has also been involved in some of

the most competitive research teams in Europe in the trialling of the system with new crops and under new management

strategies.

Diego Pozancos: Diego a member of the NGS Technical Team: an agronomist with experience working within the technical

team of one of the UK’s main agricultural businesses, he joined NGS in 2008 and has assisted growers and research

institutions in different countries on the installation and management of NGS production systems with many different crops.

Diego has been assigned with responsibility for the New World Paradigm projects

Marianela Castro Rodríguez, is an agronomist with 9 years of agricultural production experience. Marianela has experience

having worked with the NGS system and gained her qualifications from the University of Madrid, Spain and the Norwegian

University of Life Sciences. Her specialisations include Hydroponic Food production systems and the application of

Ecological Scientific Methodologies to new agricultural production systems.

Non-Executive Board Advisors

Douglas Hampson is a British-born entrepreneur who is a major shareholder and an advisor to the company. He started,

built up and sold three successful real estate-related businesses after working for three major American companies. Mr

Hampson provides general business advice. He has a degree in Economics from Manchester University with honours and

an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School.

Bob Johal Born and educated in London UK, Bob graduated as a Clinical Biochemist from the University of London. He is

managing partner of the London offices of Bridge Partners which is an advisory group to a number of Saudi family offices,

based in London’s Mayfair, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Bob’s focus is to promote global sustainability, economically, environmentally, socially and spiritually, and therefore is actively

involved with global initiatives in the sectors of healthcare, food security, social housing, malnutrition, education and social

enterprise.

Bob holds a number of advisory board positions in the UK and internationally and is a member of Her Majesty’s government

all party policy group.

Contact Details

New World Trading (India) Pvt Limited

Unit 9, 1st Floor, Augusta Point, Golf Course Road

Sector 56, Gurgaon India

Tel: 91-11-4926 0001

Ben Long

UK Tel: +44 (0) 7776 140145

India: +91 99 53 897706

[email protected]

Michael Sun

UK +44 (0) 755 1236 742

India: +91 852 7797 001

[email protected]

Mohammed Al Barwani

Tel: +968 9933 3227

[email protected]

New World Paradigm Limited

2nd Floor, Harbour Front Building,

President John Kennedy Street, Port Louis, Mauritius

Tel: +230 403 4388

New World Paradigm UK

Unit A2C East, Lea Road Trading Estate,

Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1AE.

Tel: +44 (0) 207 290 6565 Fax: +44 1992 653501

New World Paradigm (Oman)

P.O Box 878, Al-Khuwair, PC133, Oman

Tel/Fax: (00968) 244 81181