Founded in 1999, Premier is the asset management and servicing arm of Capmark, and the first licensed servicer in Japan. One of the leading full product line servicers operating in Japan, Premier brings to this market the disciplines and distinguished track record of our parent company's renowned special servicing capabilities on distressed loan assets. In 2001 and again in 2003, Premier was awarded high ratings from Fitch. As a commercial mortgage special servicer, Premier earned a CSS2+(JPN) rating from Fitch in June 2004 — the agency's second highest ranking. The rating denotes "Full Approval With Noted Strengths" and is awarded on the basis of overall management ability; staff credentials; volume of assets under management; and systems excellence, among other factors.

Today, Premier enjoys an outstanding reputation as Japan's foremost special servicer for the resolution and disposition of non-performing and sub-performing loan assets. Our activities challenge the common perception of special servicers as routine disposers of non-performing assets. Instead, we specialize in creating value-added resolution strategies to speed recovery and optimize returns for investors. These innovative strategies have helped to create a more favorable public image of non-performing loan assets as attractive investment opportunities.