August 14, 2006

Cobalt Capital Partners expands in Houston

Irving, TX – Cobalt Capital Partners, L.P., through its Cobalt Industrial REIT affiliate, has acquired a 432,044 square foot, six building portfolio located within the South and Southwest submarkets of Houston. The portfolio is comprised of six buildings and is 81% leased to 39 tenants. This acquisition will increase Cobalt’s Houston portfolio to approximately one million square feet.

Cobalt Capital Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, acquires, manages and develops light industrial properties in major metropolitan markets throughout the United States. The Cobalt Industrial REIT is a private REIT advised by Cobalt Capital Partners. Across its national platform, the Cobalt Industrial REIT owns more than 7.1 million square feet of light industrial space.

For information on Cobalt Capital Partners or to submit an investment for review, please visit our website www.cobaltcapitalpartners.com or contact:

Lewis D. Friedland
Managing Partner
Cobalt Capital Partners, L.P.
5605 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 350, Irving, TX 75038
Tel: (972) 893-7000 Facsimile: (972) 893-7001
E-mail: lew.friedland@cobaltcapitalpartners.com