AR Capital to Engage Deloitte & Touche to Provide Internal Audit Services

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Dec 11, 2014, 06:00 ET

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AR Capital, LLC ("AR Capital"), an active sponsor and manager of numerous alternative investment programs, announced today that it has obtained approval from the audit committees of its publicly registered, non-traded companies to engage Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") to provide outsourced internal audit services on their behalf.

"In line with AR Capital's commitment to maintain and expand our best-in-class organizational practices, we will engage Deloitte to conduct our internal audit function on behalf of our direct investment programs," commented Nicholas A. Radesca, Chief Financial Officer of AR Capital. "With the engagement of a highly reputable 'Big Four' accounting firm, we are clearly demonstrating AR Capital's commitment to excellence and best practices. Deloitte meets AR Capital's high standards, and I am confident that they will bring significant value by leveraging their deep experience, as well as their established tools and lessons-learned within the industry. We look forward to working closely with Deloitte and coordinating with our audit committees as we continue to enhance our processes."

Deloitte will work with management and the audit committees to provide internal audit services for AR Capital's non-traded companies including: American Realty Capital Hospitality Trust, Inc., American Realty Capital Daily Net Asset Value Trust, Inc., American Realty Capital Global Trust, Inc., American Realty Capital Global Trust II, Inc., American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust II, Inc., American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust III, Inc., American Realty Capital New York City REIT, Inc., American Realty Capital - Retail Centers of America, Inc., American Realty Capital - Retail Centers of America II, Inc., Business Development Corporation of America, Business Development Corporation of America II, ARC Realty Finance Trust, Inc., and American Realty Capital Trust V, Inc.

About AR Capital

Founded in 2006, AR Capital is a full-service investment management firm providing advisory services to retail and institutional investors. AR Capital is an active sponsor and manager of numerous alternative investment programs, including multiple REITs, open-end mutual funds, a business development company and a closed–end fund. Additional information can be found at www.americanrealtycap.com.

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