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Ernest N. Morial - New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Presentation to Fitch October 9, 2012

Presentation Team New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Bob Johnson General Manager Alita Caparotta Vice President of Finance and Administration (504) 582-3022 acaparotta@mccno.com Financial Advisor – Public Financial Management Lisa Daniels Managing Director (901) 682-8356 daniell@pfm.com Ryan Childs Senior Managing Consultant (901) 682-8356 childsr@pfm.com Bond Counsel – Foley & Judell LLP Meredith Hathorn Partner (225) 923-2476 mhathorn@foleyjudell.com Underwriter – Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Michael Hole Managing Director (561) 694-7088 michael.g.hole@citi.com Bill Corrado Director (212) 723-4879 william.m.corrado@citi.com Chris Hicks Director (919) 337-1487 christopher.hicks@citi.com 1

Agenda 1. Introduction 3 2. The Authority 6 3. Demographic and Economic Information 12 4. New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 17 5. Security for the Bonds 26 6. Plan of Finance 31 7. Conclusion 35 2

Facility The Convention Center provides The Convention Center is the 6 th largest convention facility in � the nation – [ ] square feet of exhibit space – [ ] square feet of meeting space – [ ] square feet of ballroom space – [ ] square feet of conference center space � The entire building including both rentable and non-rentable space exceeds [ ] million square feet � Offers a downtown core location � [Is known for its service and excellent award-winning catering] � [Offers upscale finishes, abundant spaces for casual networking and a world class art program] � [More to come from Authority] 19

Staff The staff of the Authority is one of the strongest in the industry � Top management has in depth experience and long tenure with the facility � The line staff also provides great continuity through low turnover and [Picture] substantial tenure – [Over XX% of our employees have been with the Center for over 10 years] � [XX] Certified Meeting Professionals on staff, the highest number of any convention center in the U.S. � [The staff of the Authority have been recognized for their innovation and capability] 20

Convention Center Annual Events [ Update] � [ ] Future Bookings – [X] largest in the country � Contracts on the books – [X] attendees through [20XX] � [ ] � [XX] firm city wide – [X] attendees conventions currently on the books for future � [ ] years – [X] attendees � Over [X] room nights [Logos of events] � [ ] � Average attendance for – [X] attendees future events of [X] per � convention [ ] – [X] attendees � Upcoming events include: � [ ] – Society for – [X] attendees Neuroscience Annual � [ ] Meeting – 22 nd Annual CLEAN – [X] attendees GULF Conference & Exhibition – 38 th Annual Sheriff’s Thanksgiving Dinner 22