CA Market News
1月前
Minto Apartment REIT Reports 2026 First Quarter Financial ResultsMay 11, 2026 5:00 PM
PR Newswire (Canada) — Solid year-over-year growth in Normalized FFO and AFFO per unit — OTTAWA, ON, May 11, 2026 /CNW/ - Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT") (TSX: MI.UN) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 ("Q1 2026"). The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for Q1 2026 are available on the REIT's website at www.mintoapartmentreit.com and at www.sedarplus.ca.1 "We generated growth in Same Property Portfolio revenue and NOI, driven by steady 2.0% growth in unfurnished suite revenue, an 89.6% increase in commercial revenue, and 2.2% growth in our furnished suite portfolio, supported by disciplined expense management." said Jonathan Li, President and Chief Executive Officer of the REIT. "We translated solid NOI performance into growth in normalized FFO and AFFO per unit, despite a challenging operating environment that continues to be impacted by new rental supply and a temporary pause in population growth, reflecting the success of our prudent capital allocation and strategic leasing and retention initiatives.""Additionally, we achieved substantial completion of our newly constructed properties, 610 Martin Grove and Phase 1 of The Towns at York Mills & Leslie, delivering much-needed rental housing, expanding our portfolio, and positioning us well for long-term growth."_________________________1 This news release contains certain non-IFRS and other financial measures, including select information presented on a Proportionate Share Basis to include contributions from an equity-accounted joint venture. Refer to "Business Overview" in the REIT's MD&A for details on the inclusion of proportionate results and "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures" in this news release for a complete list of these measures and their meaning.Q1 2026 HighlightsSame Property Portfolio ("SPP")2 revenue was $39.4 million, an increase of 3.1% compared to the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 ("Q1 2025");Revenue of $39.4 million increased by 3.7% compared to Q1 2025;SPP average monthly rent was $2,100, an increase of 3.2% compared to Q1 2025;Average occupancy of unfurnished suites was 93.7%, compared to 95.4% in Q1 2025 and SPP average occupancy was 94.7%, compared to 95.4% in Q1 2025;The REIT executed 414 new leases, achieving an average rental rate that was consistent with the expiring rents. The gain-to-lease potential on sitting rents was 5.3% as at March 31, 2026;SPP annualized turnover was 19%, representing an increase of 300 basis points ("bps") compared to Q1 2025;SPP Net Operating Income ("NOI") was $24.6 million, an increase of 4.3% compared to Q1 2025 and SPP NOI margin was 62.4%, an increase of 70 bps compared to Q1 2025;Normalized Funds from Operations ("Normalized FFO") were $0.2371 per unit, an increase of 7.4% compared to $0.2207 per unit in Q1 2025;Normalized Adjusted Funds from Operations ("Normalized AFFO") were $0.2106 per unit, an increase of 7.5% compared to $0.1959 per unit in Q1 2025;Net loss and comprehensive loss was $101.6 million, compared to net income and comprehensive income of $15.7 million in Q1 2025; and,The REIT achieved substantial completion for two newly constructed properties: 610 Martin Grove and Phase 1 of The Towns at York Mills & Leslie. Both properties were included in the REIT's operational results of the Total Portfolio in Q1 2026.___________________________2 The Same Property Portfolio represents 28 properties wholly and co-owned by the REIT for substantially equivalent periods in 2026 and 2025.Subsequent EventOn May 5, 2026, the REIT completed the sale of the Roehampton property in Toronto for a sale price of $90.8 million representing a premium to its IFRS fair value. The net proceeds of approximately $67.0 million were used to repay the REIT's variable-rate revolving credit facility and for general trust purposes.The Arrangement On January 5, 2026, the REIT entered into an arrangement agreement with Crestpoint Real Estate (Pine) Limited Partnership ("Crestpoint"), Minto Properties Inc. ("MPI"), and Minto Apartment GP Inc., in respect of a statutory plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement"). Under the terms of the Arrangement, among other things, Crestpoint will acquire all of the trust units of the REIT (each, a "Unit"), other than Units held directly or indirectly by MPI and certain senior officers of MPI and the REIT, for consideration of $18.00 per Unit in an all-cash transaction.The Arrangement was approved by the holders (the "Unitholders") of Units and special voting units of the REIT at a special meeting of Unitholders held on March 3, 2026.On March 6, 2026, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) issued a final order approving the Arrangement.On March 20, 2026, clearance for the Arrangement was received under the Competition Act (Canada).The completion of the Arrangement remains subject to the waiver or satisfaction of conditions customary for transactions of this nature, including, among others: the consent of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and certain lenders to the REIT. Completion is expected to occur in the second half of 2026, after which the Units will be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange and the REIT will cease to be a reporting issuer.Financial Summary3($000's except per unit and per suite amounts)Three months ended March 31,20262025VarianceFinancial
Revenue from investment properties$ 39,406$ 38,0103.7 %Property operating costs7,4607,023(6.2) %Property taxes3,9813,906(1.9) %Utilities3,5473,7575.6 %NOI$ 24,418$ 23,3244.7 %NOI margin (%)62.0 %61.4 %60 bpsRevenue - SPP$ 39,424$ 38,2483.1 %NOI - SPP24,61123,5964.3 %NOI margin (%) - SPP62.4 %61.7 %70 bpsNet (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income(101,587)15,667nmf³Funds from Operations ("FFO")$ 12,753$ 14,301(10.8) %FFO per unit0.20440.2207(7.4) %Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO")11,09812,691(12.6) %AFFO per unit0.17790.1959(9.2) %Distribution rate per unit$ 0.1337$ 0.13002.8 %AFFO payout ratio75.2 %66.4 %(880) bpsNormalized FFO$ 14,793$ 14,3013.4 %Normalized FFO per unit0.23710.22077.4 %Normalized AFFO13,13812,6913.5 %Normalized AFFO per unit$ 0.2106$ 0.19597.5 %Normalized AFFO payout ratio63.5 %66.4 %290 bpsOperating - Proportionate Share Basis
Average monthly rent$ 2,097$ 2,0343.1 %Average monthly rent - SPP$ 2,100$ 2,0343.2 %Closing occupancy92.8 %96.2 %(340) bpsClosing occupancy - SPP95.3 %96.2 %(90) bpsAverage occupancy93.7 %95.4 %(170) bpsAverage occupancy - SPP94.7 %95.4 %(70) bps As atMarch 31, 2026December 31, 2025VarianceLeverage - Proportionate Share Basis
Proportionate Debt-to-Gross Book Value ratio49.3 %48.9 %40 bpsProportionate Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio11.23x11.88x(0.65)x________________________3 No meaningful figureSummary of Q1 2026 Operating ResultsSPP Revenue and Net Operating IncomeThe REIT generated SPP revenue growth of 3.1% in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, reflecting a 2.0% increase in unfurnished suite revenue, primarily attributable to a 3.2% increase in SPP average monthly rent. In addition, commercial revenue increased by 89.6% due to the commencement of three new leases since Q1 2025, while revenue from furnished suites grew by 2.2%. This growth was partially offset by lower average occupancy of unfurnished suites and increased use of promotions compared to Q1 2025. Management has actively driven leasing activity to absorb vacancy and, in doing so, has offered targeted promotions consistent with current market practices.SPP NOI was $24.6 million in Q1 2026, an increase of 4.3% compared to Q1 2025, as growth in SPP revenue outpaced growth in SPP operating expenses of 1.1%. Property operating costs increased by 5.4% compared to Q1 2025, reflecting higher salaries and wages, repairs and maintenance expenses, and marketing costs. These increases were partially offset by a 6.6% decline in utility costs, primarily driven by lower natural gas expense following the cancellation of the federal carbon tax in April 2025, and lower water expense due to reduced consumption and the installation of water efficient systems, while property taxes were flat year-over-year. SPP NOI margin was 62.4% in Q1 2026, an increase of 70 bps compared to 61.7% in Q1 2025.Normalized FFO and AFFO per UnitNormalized FFO and AFFO per unit increased by 7.4% and 7.5%, respectively, in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025. The growth reflects higher SPP NOI, the accretive effect of Unit buybacks completed in the second and third quarters of 2025, and lower normalized general and administrative expenses driven by reduced audit and advisory fees, partially offset by dilution from newly constructed properties in lease-up, as interest is no longer capitalized, and a higher balance on the revolving variable-rate credit facility.NAV per unit and IFRS Net Income and Comprehensive Income The REIT's net asset value ("NAV") per unit as at March 31, 2026 was $18.56, a decrease of 0.4% compared to $18.64 as at December 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to a non-cash fair value loss on investment properties of $6.2 million in Q1 2026, driven by a reduction in forecast NOI and an increase in the capital expenditure reserve for the portfolio.The REIT reported a net loss and comprehensive loss of $101.6 million in Q1 2026, compared to net income and comprehensive income of $15.7 million in Q1 2025. The variance was primarily attributable to the non-cash fair value losses on Class B LP Units and investment properties of $101.5 million and $6.2 million, respectively, in Q1 2026. In Q1 2025, the REIT recorded a non-cash fair value gain of $8.9 million on investment properties, and a loss of $4.9 million on Class B LP Units. The non-cash fair value loss on Class B LP Units in Q1 2026 reflects a significant increase in the Unit price during the quarter following the announcement of the Arrangement.Gain-on-Lease, Gain-to-Lease Potential, Suite Turnover and Suite RepositioningThe REIT signed 414 new leases in Q1 2026. Average monthly rent for the new leases was consistent with the expiring leases. The flat gain-on-lease reflects downward pressure on market rents and lower turnover for suites with tenants whose sitting rents are well below current market rates.The REIT estimates a gain-to-lease potential of 5.3% as at March 31, 2026, representing future annualized potential revenue of approximately $7.6 million.SPP annualized turnover increased to 19% in Q1 2026, compared to 16% in Q1 2025, reflecting increased supply across the REIT's markets. SPP closing occupancy was 95.3% in Q1 2026, which was similar to 95.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting the REIT's success in driving leasing through its strategic leasing and retention program.The REIT repositioned a total of 17 suites across its portfolio in Q1 2026, generating an average annual unlevered return on investment of 8.4%. Over the last four quarters, the REIT has repositioned 61 suites and generated an average annual unlevered return on investment of 9.1%.Balance SheetAs at March 31, 2026, the REIT had, on a Proportionate Share Basis, Total Debt outstanding of $1.2 billion, with a weighted average effective interest rate on Term Debt of 3.66% and a weighted average term to maturity on Term Debt of 4.59 years. The REIT's Proportionate Debt-to-Gross Book Value ratio was 49.3%, compared to 48.9% as at December 31, 2025, and its Proportionate Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 11.23x, compared to 11.88x as at December 31, 2025.The REIT continues to maintain a strong financial position. Total liquidity on a Proportionate Share Basis was approximately $107.9 million as at March 31, 2026, with a liquidity ratio (Total liquidity/Total Debt) of 9.0% on the same basis.About Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment TrustMinto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established pursuant to a declaration of trust under the laws of the Province of Ontario to own income-producing multi-residential properties located in urban markets in Canada. The REIT owns a portfolio of high-quality income-producing multi-residential rental properties located in primarily urban centres in Canada's major markets of Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. For more information on Minto Apartment REIT, please visit the REIT's website at: www.mintoapartmentreit.com.Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release may contain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws) relating to the business of the REIT. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as "believe", "anticipate", "project", "predict", "expect", "goal", "seek", "strategy", "future", "intend", "plan", "will", "may", "could", "should", "estimate", "potential", "might", "likely", "occur", "achieve", "continue", or the negative thereof, and other similar expressions. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent Management's expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections regarding future events and circumstances, including the impact of current economic conditions which include trade disputes, interest rate uncertainty, and inflation, among other factors, on the REIT's business, operations and financial results. They are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the REIT's management's discussion and analysis dated May 11, 2026, which is available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, these forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the REIT assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.Non-IFRS and Other Financial MeasuresThis news release contains certain non-IFRS and other financial measures which are measures commonly used by publicly traded entities in the real estate industry. Management believes that these metrics are useful for measuring different aspects of performance and assessing the underlying operating and financial performance on a consistent basis. However, these measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS Accounting Standards ("IFRS") and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other publicly traded entities. These measures should strictly be considered supplemental in nature and not a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. The REIT has adopted the guidance under NI 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure for the purpose of this news release. These non-IFRS and other financial measures are defined below:"AFFO" is defined as FFO adjusted for items such as maintenance capital expenditures, straight-line rental revenue differences, and direct leasing costs. AFFO should not be construed as an alternative to net income or cash flows provided by or used in operating activities determined in accordance with IFRS. The REIT's method of calculating AFFO is substantially in accordance with REALPAC's recommendations under the revised publication titled ''REALPAC Funds from Operations (FFO) & Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) for IFRS'' published in January 2022, except that it adjusts for certain non-cash items (such as adjustments for the amortization of mark-to-market adjustments related to debt), but may differ from other issuers' methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable to AFFO reported by other issuers. The REIT regards AFFO as a key measure of operating performance. The REIT also uses AFFO in assessing its capacity to make distributions."AFFO per unit" is calculated as AFFO divided by the weighted average number of Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership outstanding over the period. The REIT regards AFFO per unit as a key measure of operating performance."AFFO payout ratio" is the proportion of per unit distributions on Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership, excluding special non-cash distributions, to AFFO per unit. The REIT uses AFFO payout ratio in assessing its capacity to make distributions."annualized turnover" is calculated as the number of move-outs for the period divided by total number of unfurnished suites in the portfolio. This percentage is extrapolated to determine an annual rate."average annual unlevered return" refers to the return on repositioning activities, and is calculated by dividing the average annual rental increase per suite after repositioning by the average repositioning cost per suite, excluding the impact of financing costs."average monthly rent" represents the average monthly rent per suite for occupied unfurnished suites at the end of the period on a Proportionate Share Basis."average occupancy" is defined as the ratio of occupied unfurnished suites to the weighted average of the total unfurnished suites in the portfolio for the period on a Proportionate Share Basis."closing occupancy" is defined as the ratio of occupied unfurnished suites to the total unfurnished suites in the portfolio at the end of the period on a Proportionate Share Basis."Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio" is calculated by dividing interest-bearing debt (net of cash) by Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure and is used for evaluation of the REIT's financial health and liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as the trailing twelve-month NOI adjusted for a full year of stabilized earnings including finance income, fees and other income and general and administrative expenses from recently completed acquisitions or dispositions, or newly constructed properties in lease-up, but excluding fair value adjustments. The REIT regards Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio as a measure of financial health and liquidity."Debt-to-Gross Book Value ratio" is calculated by dividing total interest-bearing debt consisting of fixed and variable-rate mortgages, credit facility, construction loans and Class C limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership by Gross Book Value and is used as the REIT's primary measure of its leverage."FFO" is defined as IFRS consolidated net income adjusted for items such as unrealized changes in the fair value of investment properties, effects of puttable instruments classified as financial liabilities, and changes in fair value of financial instruments and derivatives. FFO should not be construed as an alternative to net income or cash flows provided by or used in operating activities determined in accordance with IFRS. The REIT's method of calculating FFO is substantially in accordance with REALPAC's recommendations under the revised publication titled ''REALPAC Funds from Operations (FFO) & Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) for IFRS'' published in January 2022, but may differ from other issuers' methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable to FFO reported by other issuers. The REIT regards FFO as a key measure of operating performance."FFO per unit" is calculated as FFO divided by the weighted average number of Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership outstanding over the period. The REIT regards FFO per unit as a key measure of operating performance."gain-on-lease" refers to the gap between rents achieved on new leases of unfurnished suites as compared to expiring leases."gain-to-lease potential" refers to the gap between Management's estimate of monthly market rent and average monthly in-place rent per occupied unfurnished suite."Gross Book Value" is calculated as the total assets of the REIT as at the applicable balance sheet date."NAV" is calculated as the sum of the value of REIT Unitholders' equity and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership as at the applicable balance sheet date."NAV per unit" is calculated by dividing NAV by the number of Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership outstanding as at the applicable balance sheet date."NOI" is defined as revenue from investment properties less property operating costs, property taxes and utilities (collectively referred to as "property operating expenses" or "operating expenses") prepared in accordance with IFRS. NOI should not be construed as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with IFRS. The REIT's method of calculating NOI may differ from other issuers' methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable to NOI reported by other issuers. The REIT regards NOI as an important measure of the income generated from income-producing properties and is used by Management in evaluating the performance of the REIT's properties. It is also a key input in determining the value of the REIT's properties."NOI margin" is defined as NOI divided by revenue from investment properties."Normalized AFFO" is calculated as AFFO net of nonrecurring items that occurred during the period which are not indicative of the REIT's typical operating results."Normalized AFFO per unit" is calculated as Normalized AFFO divided by the weighted average number of Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership outstanding over the period."Normalized AFFO payout ratio" is the proportion of the per unit distributions on Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership, excluding special non-cash distributions, to Normalized AFFO per unit."Normalized FFO" is calculated as FFO net of nonrecurring items that occurred during the period which are not indicative of the REIT's typical operating results."Normalized FFO per unit" is calculated as Normalized FFO divided by the weighted average number of Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership outstanding over the period."Proportionate Share Basis" represents financial information adjusted to reflect the REIT's effective ownership share of joint venture results on a proportionately consolidated basis. This adjustment addresses the accounting difference arising from the use of the equity method for joint ventures under IFRS."Term Debt" is calculated as the sum of the amortized cost of fixed-rate mortgages, a variable-rate mortgage fixed through an interest rate swap and Class C LP Units."Total Debt" is calculated as the sum of the amortized cost of interest-bearing debt consisting of a variable-rate credit facility and fixed-rate debt comprised of mortgages, a variable-rate mortgage fixed through an interest rate swap, Class C LP Units, and fixed and variable-rate construction loans."Total liquidity" is calculated as the sum of the undrawn balance under the revolving credit facility and cash."weighted average effective interest rate on Term Debt" is calculated as the weighted average of the effective interest rates on the outstanding balances of fixed-rate mortgages, a variable-rate mortgage fixed through an interest rate swap and Class C limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership on a Proportionate Share Basis."weighted average term to maturity on Term Debt" is calculated as the weighted average of the term to maturity on the outstanding fixed-rate mortgages, a variable-rate mortgage fixed through an interest rate swap and Class C limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership on a Proportionate Share Basis.Reconciliations of Non-IFRS Financial Measures and RatiosFFO and AFFO
Three months ended March 31,($000's except unit and per unit amounts)20262025Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income$ (101,587)$ 15,667Distributions on Class B LP Units3,4443,348Disposition costs on investment property—604Fair value loss (gain) on:
Investment properties6,234(8,877)Class B LP Units101,4754,893Interest rate swap83276Unit-based compensation2,58419Commercial tenant inducements5—Adjustment for equity-accounted entity515(1,629)Funds from operations (FFO)12,75314,301Maintenance capital expenditure reserve(1,515)(1,519)Amortization of mark-to-market adjustments(60)(72)Commercial straight-line rent adjustments(80)(19)Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO)$ 11,098$ 12,691Weighted average number of Units and Class B LP Units issued and outstanding62,388,10664,788,348FFO per unit$ 0.2044$ 0.2207AFFO per unit$ 0.1779$ 0.1959Distribution rate per unit$ 0.1337$ 0.1300AFFO payout ratio75.2 %66.4 %Normalized FFO and AFFO
Three months ended March 31,($000's except unit and per unit amounts)20262025FFO$ 12,753$ 14,301AFFO11,09812,691Normalizing items - FFO
Insurance recoveries(100)—Transaction costs in connection with the Arrangement2,140—
2,040—Normalized FFO14,79314,301Normalized FFO per unit$ 0.2371$ 0.2207Normalized AFFO13,13812,691Normalized AFFO per unit$ 0.2106$ 0.1959Distribution rate per unit$ 0.1337$ 0.1300Normalized AFFO Payout Ratio63.5 %66.4 %NOI and NOI Margin
($000's)Same Property Portfolio
Total PortfolioThree months ended March 31,20262025
20262025Revenue from investment properties$ 39,424$ 38,248
$ 39,406$ 38,010Operating expenses14,81314,652
14,98814,686NOI$ 24,611$ 23,596
$ 24,418$ 23,324NOI margin62.4 %61.7 %
62.0 %61.4 %Proportionate Debt-to-Gross Book Value Ratio
As at($000's)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025Class C LP Units$ 173,694$ 174,864Mortgages837,979841,617Construction loans87,89976,200Credit facility51,16037,000Mortgage held by joint venture52,48652,578Total Debt - Proportionate Share Basis1,203,2181,182,259Total assets2,440,5332,417,306Adjustment to include the REIT's share of total assets in joint venture331320Total assets - Proportionate Share Basis$ 2,440,864$ 2,417,626Proportionate Debt-to-Gross Book Value ratio49.3 %48.9 %Total liquidity - Proportionate Share Basis$ 107,941$ 116,678Total liquidity as a percentage of Total Debt - Proportionate Share Basis9.0 %9.9 %Proportionate Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
As at($000's)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025Trailing 12-month:
NOI$ 99,055$ 97,961General and administrative expenses(15,829)(13,992)Finance income6,6176,667Fees and other income3,1833,066Equity-accounted joint venture Adjusted EBITDA1,235—
94,26193,702Transaction costs in connection with the Arrangement6,2204,080Impact on NOI of 12-month stabilized earnings from dispositions, acquisitions and newly constructed properties in lease-up5,8371,240Adjusted EBITDA106,31899,022Total Debt - Proportionate Share Basis1,203,2181,182,259Cash - Proportionate Share Basis9,5435,700Total Debt, net of cash - Proportionate Share Basis$ 1,193,675$ 1,176,559Proportionate Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio11.23x11.88xNAV and NAV per unit($000's except unit and per unit amounts)As atMarch 31, 2026December 31, 2025Net assets (Unitholders' equity)$ 705,527$ 812,013Add: Class B LP Units452,516351,041NAV$ 1,158,043$ 1,163,054Number of Units and Class B LP Units62,388,10662,388,106NAV per unit$ 18.56$ 18.64 SOURCE Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Original: Minto Apartment REIT Reports 2026 First Quarter Financial Results
CA Market News
4月前
Minto Apartment REIT Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial ResultsMarch 4, 2026 5:00 PM
PR Newswire (Canada)
OTTAWA, ON, March 4, 2026 /CNW/ - Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT") (TSX: MI.UN) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 ("Q4 2025" and "FY 2025", respectively). The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for Q4 2025 and FY 2025 are available on the REIT's website at www.mintoapartmentreit.com and at www.sedarplus.ca.1
"We generated solid operating performance in the fourth quarter, underpinned by steady growth in unfurnished suite revenue of 1.9% and 23.6% growth in commercial revenue," said Jonathan Li, President and Chief Executive Officer of the REIT. "Our average monthly rent has continued to increase despite the impact of new rental supply across our markets and slower population growth, reflecting the effectiveness of our active management and strategic leasing initiatives. Overall, we were able to grow our Normalized FFO and AFFO per unit by prudent capital allocation and disciplined operating expense management which more than offset the loss of interest income from the repayment of two CDLs. Additionally, we are pleased with the advances in our organic growth strategy, as our two Toronto development projects, 610 Martin Grove and The Towns at York Mills & Leslie, recently welcomed their first tenants."_____________________________________1This news release contains certain non-IFRS and other financial measures, including select information presented on a Proportionate Share Basis to include contributions from an equity-accounted joint venture. Refer to "Business Overview" in the REIT's MD&A for details on the inclusion of proportionate results and "Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures" in this news release for a complete list of these measures and their meaning.Q4 2025 HighlightsSame Property Portfolio ("SPP")2 revenue was $38.7 million, an increase of 1.7% compared to the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024 ("Q4 2024");Revenue of $38.9 million decreased by 1.3% compared to Q4 2024 due to the sale of Castleview in Ottawa, partially offset by higher SPP revenue;SPP average monthly rent was $2,076, an increase of 3.9% compared to Q4 2024;Average occupancy of unfurnished suites was 94.9%, compared to 96.3% in Q4 2024;The REIT executed 390 new leases, achieving an average rental rate that was 0.9% higher than the expiring rents. The gain-to-lease potential on sitting rents was 6.0% as at December 31, 2025;SPP annualized turnover was 25%, representing a 300 basis point increase compared to Q4 2024;SPP Net Operating Income ("NOI") was $24.6 million, an increase of 2.8% compared to Q4 2024 and SPP NOI margin was 63.6%, an increase of 60 basis points ("bps") compared to Q4 2024;Normalized Funds from Operations ("Normalized FFO") were $0.2432 per unit, an increase of 0.8% compared to $0.2413 per unit in Q4 2024;Normalized Adjusted Funds from Operations ("Normalized AFFO") were $0.2174 per unit, an increase of 0.2% compared to $0.2170 per unit in Q4 2024;Net loss and comprehensive loss was $228.6 million, compared to net income and comprehensive income of $91.1 million in Q4 2024;The REIT welcomed the first tenants at 610 Martin Grove, a new Toronto development with 225 suites, including 100 affordable housing suites;The REIT secured variable-rate construction financing of $48.7 million for The Towns at York Mills & Leslie project, of which approximately $9.6 million was drawn as at December 31, 2025. First occupancy for Phase 1 suites at this Toronto property occurred in early March 2026;On November 4, 2025, the REIT announced that its Board of Trustees approved a 2.9% increase to the REIT's annual distribution, raising it from $0.5200 to $0.5350 per Unit. The monthly distribution increased to $0.04458 per Unit from $0.04333 per Unit; andOn December 15, 2025, the REIT declared a special non-cash distribution of $0.21 per Unit ("Special Distribution"). On December 31, 2025, in connection with the Special Distribution, the REIT issued 575,703 Units at a price of $13.3627 per Unit, for a total value of approximately $7.7 million. The Special Distribution was made to distribute a portion of the capital gains realized by the REIT from the sale of an investment property completed during FY 2025. Immediately following the issuance, the Units were consolidated such that each Unitholder held the same number of Units as each Unitholder held prior to the Special Distribution._______________________________________2The Same Property Portfolio represents 27 properties wholly and co-owned by the REIT for equivalent periods in 2025 and 2024.FY 2025 HighlightsSPP revenue was $153.9 million, a 1.9% increase compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 ("FY 2024");Revenue was $154.5 million, a decrease of 1.7% compared to FY 2024;SPP NOI increased by 1.2% compared to FY 2024 and SPP NOI margin was 63.5%, a decrease of 50 bps compared to FY 2024;Normalized FFO per unit of $0.9628 decreased by 1.0% compared to $0.9725 per unit for FY 2024, and Normalized AFFO per unit of $0.8611 decreased by 1.6% compared to $0.8749 per unit for FY 2024; andNet loss and comprehensive loss was $244.2 million, compared to net income and comprehensive income of $63.2 million in FY 2024.Entered the Metro Vancouver market in January 2025 through a 50% managing ownership interest in Lonsdale Square, a newly constructed 113-suite mixed-use property, for a purchase price of $53.0 million;Completed the sale of a non-core Ottawa asset for $69.0 million in January 2025, resulting in net proceeds of $33.8 million that were used to fully repay the outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility at that time and purchase Units under the NCIB program;Purchased the maximum number of Units available under the REIT's previously authorized NCIB. Since the inception of the previous NCIB, a total of 3,283,584 Units were purchased and cancelled at a weighted average purchase price of $13.37 per Unit, totalling $43.9 million; and,In September 2025, the REIT published its 2024 Sustainability Report, which shares the REIT's progress in implementing sustainability initiatives and setting targets to further its objectives and goals across all its operations and with all its stakeholders.The ArrangementOn January 5, 2026, the REIT entered into an arrangement agreement with Crestpoint Real Estate (Pine) Limited Partnership ("Crestpoint"), Minto Properties Inc. ("MPI"), and Minto Apartment GP Inc., in respect of a statutory plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement"). Under the terms of the Arrangement, among other things, Crestpoint will acquire all of the trust units of the REIT (each, a "Unit"), other than Units held directly or indirectly by MPI and certain senior officers of MPI and the REIT, for consideration of $18.00 per Unit in an all cash transaction.The Arrangement was approved by the holders (the "Unitholders") of Units and special voting units of the REIT at a special meeting of Unitholders held on March 3, 2026.The completion of the Arrangement remains subject to the waiver or satisfaction of conditions customary for transactions of this nature, including, among others: court and regulatory approvals, and the consent of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and certain lenders to the REIT. Completion is expected to occur in the second half of 2026, after which the Units will be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange and the REIT will cease to be a reporting issuer.Financial Summary($000's except per unit and per suite amounts)Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,20252024Variance
20252024VarianceFinancial
Revenue from investment properties$ 38,915$ 39,434(1.3) %
$ 154,457$ 157,088(1.7) %Property operating costs7,5207,7002.3 %
30,03829,572(1.6) %Property taxes3,8363,9162.0 %
15,23615,7603.3 %Utilities2,9032,9622.0 %
11,22211,185(0.3) %NOI$ 24,656$ 24,856(0.8) %
$ 97,961$ 100,571(2.6) %NOI margin (%)63.4 %63.0 %40 bps
63.4 %64.0 %(60) bpsRevenue - SPP$ 38,691$ 38,0571.7 %
$ 153,920$ 151,0141.9 %NOI - SPP24,62223,9622.8 %
97,75996,6411.2 %NOI margin (%) - SPP63.6 %63.0 %60 bps
63.5 %64.0 %(50) bpsNet (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income(228,597)91,093nmf³
(244,226)63,238nmf³Funds from Operations ("FFO")11,09015,828(29.9) %
$ 56,798$ 64,719(12.2) %FFO per unit0.17780.2413(26.3) %
0.89820.9859(8.9) %Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO")9,31214,233(34.6) %
50,00858,307(14.2) %AFFO per unit0.14930.2170(31.2) %
0.79090.8882(11.0) %Distribution rate per unit$ 0.1325$ 0.12873.0 %
$ 0.5225$ 0.50733.0 %AFFO payout ratio88.7 %59.3 %(2,940) bps
66.1 %57.1 %(900) bpsNormalized FFO$ 15,170$ 15,828(4.2) %
$ 60,878$ 63,844(4.6) %Normalized FFO per unit0.24320.24130.8 %
0.96280.9725(1.0) %Normalized AFFO13,56514,233(4.7) %
54,44857,432(5.2) %Normalized AFFO per unit$ 0.2174$ 0.21700.2 %
$ 0.8611$ 0.8749(1.6) %Normalized AFFO payout ratio60.9 %59.3 %(160) bps
60.7 %58.0 %(270) bpsOperating - Proportionate Share Basis
Average monthly rent$ 2,086$ 1,9904.8 %
$ 2,086$ 1,9904.8 %Average monthly rent - SPP$ 2,076$ 1,9983.9 %
$ 2,076$ 1,9983.9 %Closing occupancy95.4 %95.8 %(40) bps
95.4 %95.8 %(40) bpsClosing occupancy - SPP95.5 %95.8 %(30) bps
95.5 %95.8 %(30) bpsAverage occupancy94.9 %96.3 %(140) bps
95.3 %96.8 %(150) bpsAverage occupancy - SPP95.1 %96.3 %(120) bps
95.4 %96.8 %(140) bpsAs atDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024VarianceLeverage - Proportionate Share Basis
Proportionate Debt-to-Gross Book Value ratio48.9 %42.5 %640 bpsProportionate Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio11.88x11.04x0.84x_______________________3No meaningful figureSummary of Q4 2025 Operating ResultsSPP Revenue and Net Operating IncomeThe REIT generated SPP revenue growth of 1.7% in Q4 2025 compared to Q4 2024, reflecting a 1.9% increase in unfurnished suite revenue, primarily due to a 3.9% increase in SPP average monthly rent, as well as a 23.6% increase in commercial revenue that reflected the commencement of two new leases during FY 2025. This growth was partially offset by lower average occupancy for unfurnished suites and the use of promotions resulting from elevated rental supply across the REIT's markets. Management has actively driven leasing activity to absorb vacancy and, in doing so, has offered targeted promotions consistent with current market practices. SPP revenue growth was also partially offset by lower revenue from furnished suites. The REIT has continued to wind down its furnished suite portfolio, converting 23 furnished suites to unfurnished since Q4 2024. The pace of conversions at each property is subject to local market leasing conditions in order to optimize yields and FFO and AFFO per unit.SPP NOI was $24.6 million in Q4 2025, an increase of 2.8% compared to Q4 2024, as SPP revenue outgrew SPP operating expenses. Property operating costs were flat year-over-year, as lower repair and maintenance expenses were largely offset by higher marketing costs to drive leasing activity. Property taxes were also effectively flat compared to Q4 2024, as lower assessed values and rates in Calgary were offset by increased rates in Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa. Utilities costs increased 1.0% compared to Q4 2024, driven by a 1.4% increase in electricity expense due to higher consumption from a colder start to winter and higher average rates, and a 2.8% increase in water expense resulting from an increase in average rates. Natural gas costs were flat compared to Q4 2024, as the cancellation of the carbon tax was largely offset by an increase in consumption. SPP NOI margin was 63.6% in Q4 2025, an increase of 60 bps compared to 63.0% in Q4 2024.Normalized FFO and AFFO per UnitNormalized FFO and AFFO per unit increased by 0.8% and 0.2%, respectively, in Q4 2025 compared to Q4 2024. The growth reflects the accretive effect of Unit buybacks, higher SPP NOI, and increased management fee income, partially offset by lower interest income following the repayment of two convertible development loans and increased interest costs resulting from additional financings completed in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025.NAV per unit and IFRS Net Income and Comprehensive Income The REIT's net asset value ("NAV") per unit as at December 31, 2025 was $18.64, a 17.0% decrease compared to $22.45 as at September 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to a non-cash fair value loss on investment properties of $240.1 million in Q4 2025, driven by capitalization rate expansion, a reduction in forecast NOI, an increase in the capital expenditure reserve for the portfolio, resulting from, in part, the investment property value implied within the Arrangement.The REIT reported a net loss and comprehensive loss of $228.6 million in Q4 2025, compared to net income and comprehensive income of $91.1 million in Q4 2024. The variance was primarily attributable to the non-cash fair value loss on investment properties of $240.1 million in Q4 2025, as noted above, which was larger than the comparable loss of $11.7 million recorded in Q4 2024 and a smaller non-cash fair value gain on Class B LP Units in Q4 2025 compared to Q4 2024. The gain was $3.9 million in Q4 2025, compared to $91.4 million in Q4 2024.Gain-on-Lease, Gain-to-Lease Potential, Suite Turnover and Suite RepositioningThe REIT generated organic growth through 390 new leases signed in Q4 2025, achieving an average gain-on-lease of 0.9%. The realized gain-on-lease contracted from the third quarter of FY 2025 ("Q3 2025") as market rents declined, particularly in Vancouver and Calgary, and turnover remained lower for suites with tenants whose sitting rents are well below current market rates.The REIT estimates a gain-to-lease potential of 6.0% as at December 31, 2025, representing future annualized potential revenue of approximately $8.4 million.SPP annualized turnover increased to 25% in Q4 2025, compared to 22% in Q4 2024, reflecting increased supply across the REIT's markets, particularly Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. SPP closing occupancy was 95.5% in Q4 2025, a sequential decline of 100 bps compared to Q3 2025, reflecting the elevated turnover rate, coupled with the start of the seasonally slower winter leasing season.The REIT repositioned a total of 10 suites across its portfolio in Q4 2025, generating an average annual unlevered return on investment of 9.2%. A total of 56 suites were repositioned in FY 2025, compared to 48 in 2024.Balance SheetAs at December 31, 2025, the REIT had, on a Proportionate Share Basis, Total Debt outstanding of $1.2 billion, with a weighted average effective interest rate on Term Debt of 3.65% and a weighted average term to maturity on Term Debt of 4.83 years. The REIT's Proportionate Debt-to-Gross Book Value ratio was 48.9%, compared to 42.5% as at December 31, 2024, and its Proportionate Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 11.88x, compared to 11.04x as at December 31, 2024.The REIT continues to maintain a strong financial position. Total liquidity on a Proportionate Share Basis was approximately $116.7 million as at December 31, 2025, with a liquidity ratio (Total liquidity/Total Debt) of 9.9% on a Proportionate Share Basis.About Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment TrustMinto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established pursuant to a declaration of trust under the laws of the Province of Ontario to own income-producing multi-residential properties located in urban markets in Canada. The REIT owns a portfolio of high-quality income-producing multi-residential rental properties located in primarily urban centres in Canada's major markets of Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. For more information on Minto Apartment REIT, please visit the REIT's website at: www.mintoapartmentreit.com.Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release may contain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws) relating to the business of the REIT. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as "believe", "anticipate", "project", "predict", "expect", "goal", "seek", "strategy", "future", "intend", "plan", "will", "may", "could", "should", "estimate", "potential", "might", "likely", "occur", "achieve", "continue", or the negative thereof, and other similar expressions. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent Management's expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections regarding future events and circumstances, including the impact of current economic conditions which include trade disputes, interest rate uncertainty, and inflation, among other factors, on the REIT's business, operations and financial results. They are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the REIT's management's discussion and analysis dated March 4, 2026, which is available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, these forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the REIT assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.Non-IFRS and Other Financial MeasuresThis news release contains certain non-IFRS and other financial measures which are measures commonly used by publicly traded entities in the real estate industry. Management believes that these metrics are useful for measuring different aspects of performance and assessing the underlying operating and financial performance on a consistent basis. However, these measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS Accounting Standards ("IFRS") and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other publicly traded entities. These measures should strictly be considered supplemental in nature and not a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. The REIT has adopted the guidance under NI 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure for the purpose of this news release. These non-IFRS and other financial measures are defined below:"AFFO" is defined as FFO adjusted for items such as maintenance capital expenditures, straight-line rental revenue differences, and direct leasing costs. AFFO should not be construed as an alternative to net income or cash flows provided by or used in operating activities determined in accordance with IFRS. The REIT's method of calculating AFFO is substantially in accordance with REALPAC's recommendations under the revised publication titled ''REALPAC Funds from Operations (FFO) & Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) for IFRS'' published in January 2022, except that it adjusts for certain non-cash items (such as adjustments for the amortization of mark-to-market adjustments related to debt), but may differ from other issuers' methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable to AFFO reported by other issuers. The REIT regards AFFO as a key measure of operating performance. The REIT also uses AFFO in assessing its capacity to make distributions."AFFO per unit" is calculated as AFFO divided by the weighted average number of Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership outstanding over the period. The REIT regards AFFO per unit as a key measure of operating performance."AFFO payout ratio" is the proportion of per unit distributions on Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership, excluding special non-cash distributions, to AFFO per unit. The REIT uses AFFO payout ratio in assessing its capacity to make distributions."annualized turnover" is calculated as the number of move-outs for the period divided by total number of unfurnished suites in the portfolio. This percentage is extrapolated to determine an annual rate."average annual unlevered return" refers to the return on repositioning activities, and is calculated by dividing the average annual rental increase per suite after repositioning by the average repositioning cost per suite, excluding the impact of financing costs."average monthly rent" represents the average monthly rent per suite for occupied unfurnished suites at the end of the period on a Proportionate Share Basis."average occupancy" is defined as the ratio of occupied unfurnished suites to the weighted average of the total unfurnished suites in the portfolio for the period on a Proportionate Share Basis."closing occupancy" is defined as the ratio of occupied unfurnished suites to the total unfurnished suites in the portfolio at the end of the period on a Proportionate Share Basis."Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio" is calculated by dividing interest-bearing debt (net of cash) by Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure and is used for evaluation of the REIT's financial health and liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as the trailing twelve-month NOI adjusted for a full year of stabilized earnings including finance income, fees and other income and general and administrative expenses from recently completed acquisitions or dispositions, but excluding fair value adjustments. The REIT regards Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio as a measure of financial health and liquidity."Debt-to-Gross Book Value ratio" is calculated by dividing total interest-bearing debt consisting of fixed and variable-rate mortgages, credit facility, construction loans and Class C limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership by Gross Book Value and is used as the REIT's primary measure of its leverage."FFO" is defined as IFRS consolidated net income adjusted for items such as unrealized changes in the fair value of investment properties, effects of puttable instruments classified as financial liabilities, and changes in fair value of financial instruments and derivatives. FFO should not be construed as an alternative to net income or cash flows provided by or used in operating activities determined in accordance with IFRS. The REIT's method of calculating FFO is substantially in accordance with REALPAC's recommendations under the revised publication titled ''REALPAC Funds from Operations (FFO) & Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) for IFRS'' published in January 2022, but may differ from other issuers' methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable to FFO reported by other issuers. The REIT regards FFO as a key measure of operating performance."FFO per unit" is calculated as FFO divided by the weighted average number of Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership outstanding over the period. The REIT regards FFO per unit as a key measure of operating performance."gain-on-lease" refers to the gap between rents achieved on new leases of unfurnished suites as compared to expiring leases."gain-to-lease potential" refers to the gap between Management's estimate of monthly market rent and average monthly in-place rent per occupied unfurnished suite."Gross Book Value" is calculated as the total assets of the REIT as at the applicable balance sheet date."NAV" is calculated as the sum of the value of REIT Unitholders' equity and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership as at the applicable balance sheet date."NAV per unit" is calculated by dividing NAV by the number of Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership outstanding as at the applicable balance sheet date."NOI" is defined as revenue from investment properties less property operating costs, property taxes and utilities (collectively referred to as "property operating expenses" or "operating expenses") prepared in accordance with IFRS. NOI should not be construed as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with IFRS. The REIT's method of calculating NOI may differ from other issuers' methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable to NOI reported by other issuers. The REIT regards NOI as an important measure of the income generated from income-producing properties and is used by Management in evaluating the performance of the REIT's properties. It is also a key input in determining the value of the REIT's properties."NOI margin" is defined as NOI divided by revenue from investment properties."Normalized AFFO" is calculated as AFFO net of nonrecurring items that occurred during the period which are not indicative of the REIT's typical operating results."Normalized AFFO per unit" is calculated as Normalized AFFO divided by the weighted average number of Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership outstanding over the period."Normalized AFFO payout ratio" is the proportion of the per unit distributions on Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership, excluding special non-cash distributions, to Normalized AFFO per unit."Normalized FFO" is calculated as FFO net of nonrecurring items that occurred during the period which are not indicative of the REIT's typical operating results."Normalized FFO per unit" is calculated as Normalized FFO divided by the weighted average number of Units of the REIT and Class B limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership outstanding over the period."Proportionate Share Basis" represents financial information adjusted to reflect the REIT's effective ownership share of joint venture results on a proportionately consolidated basis. This adjustment addresses the accounting difference arising from the use of the equity method for joint ventures under IFRS."Term Debt" is calculated as the sum of the amortized cost of fixed-rate mortgages, a variable-rate mortgage fixed through an interest rate swap and Class C LP Units."Total Debt" is calculated as the sum of the amortized cost of interest-bearing debt consisting of a variable-rate credit facility and fixed-rate debt comprised of mortgages, a variable-rate mortgage fixed through an interest rate swap, Class C LP Units, and fixed and variable-rate construction loans."Total liquidity" is calculated as the sum of the undrawn balance under the revolving credit facility and cash."weighted average effective interest rate on Term Debt" is calculated as the weighted average of the effective interest rates on the outstanding balances of fixed-rate mortgages, a variable-rate mortgage fixed through an interest rate swap and Class C limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership on a Proportionate Share Basis."weighted average term to maturity on Term Debt" is calculated as the weighted average of the term to maturity on the outstanding fixed-rate mortgages, a variable-rate mortgage fixed through an interest rate swap and Class C limited partnership units of Minto Apartment Limited Partnership on a Proportionate Share Basis.Reconciliations of Non-IFRS Financial Measures and RatiosFFO and AFFO
Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,($000's except unit and per unit amounts)20252024
20252024Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income$ (228,597)$ 91,093
$ (244,226)$ 63,238Distributions on Class B LP Units3,4126,190
13,45613,070Disposition costs on investment property——
604615Fair value loss (gain) on:
Investment properties240,08411,732
276,51461,279Class B LP Units(3,863)(91,430)
7,469(73,144)Interest rate swap111205
5911,246Unit-based compensation(30)(1,962)
(173)(1,585)Adjustment for equity-accounted entity(27)—
2,563—Funds from operations (FFO)11,09015,828
56,79864,719Maintenance capital expenditure reserve(1,507)(1,514)
(6,039)(6,081)Amortization of mark-to-market adjustments(61)(74)
(289)(293)Commercial straight-line rent adjustments(37)(7)
(102)(38)Direct leasing costs(173)—
(360)—Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO)$ 9,312$ 14,233
$ 50,008$ 58,307Weighted average number of Units and Class B LP Units issued and outstanding62,388,10665,586,166
63,232,70565,646,639FFO per unit$ 0.1778$ 0.2413
$ 0.8982$ 0.9859AFFO per unit$ 0.1493$ 0.2170
$ 0.7909$ 0.8882Distribution rate per unit$ 0.1325$ 0.1287
$ 0.5225$ 0.5073AFFO payout ratio88.7 %59.3 %
66.1 %57.1 %Normalized FFO and AFFO
Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,($000's except unit and per unit amounts)20252024
20252024FFO$ 11,090$ 15,828
$ 56,798$ 64,719AFFO9,31214,233
50,00858,307Normalizing items - FFO
Transaction costs in connection with the Arrangement4,080—
4,080—Insurance recoveries——
—(875)
4,080—
4,080(875)Normalized FFO$ 15,170$ 15,828
60,87863,844Normalized FFO per unit$ 0.2432$ 0.2413
$ 0.9628$ 0.9725Normalizing items - AFFO
Direct leasing costs173—
360—Total normalizing items4,253—
4,440(875)Normalized AFFO$ 13,565$ 14,233
54,44857,432Normalized AFFO per unit$ 0.2174$ 0.2170
$ 0.8611$ 0.8749Distribution rate per unit$ 0.1325$ 0.1287
$ 0.5225$ 0.5073Normalized AFFO Payout Ratio60.9 %59.3 %
60.7 %58.0 %NOI and NOI MarginSame Property Portfolio($000's)Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,20252024
20252024Revenue from investment properties$ 38,691$ 38,057
$ 153,920$ 151,014Operating expenses14,06914,095
56,16154,373NOI$ 24,622$ 23,962
$ 97,759$ 96,641NOI margin63.6 %63.0 %
63.5 %64.0 %Total Portfolio($000's)Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,20252024
20252024Revenue from investment properties$ 38,915$ 39,434
$ 154,457$ 157,088Operating expenses14,25914,578
56,49656,517NOI$ 24,656$ 24,856
$ 97,961$ 100,571NOI margin63.4 %63.0 %
63.4 %64.0 %Proportionate Debt-to-Gross Book Value Ratio
As at($000's)December 31, 2025December 31, 2024Class C LP Units$ 174,864$ 214,290Mortgages841,617846,079Construction loans76,20040,403Credit facility37,00024,500Mortgage held by joint venture52,578—Total Debt - Proportionate Share Basis1,182,2591,125,272Total assets2,417,3062,645,415Adjustment to include the REIT's share of total assets in joint venture320—Total assets - Proportionate Share Basis$ 2,417,626$ 2,645,415Proportionate Debt-to-Gross Book Value ratio48.9 %42.5 %Total liquidity - Proportionate Share Basis$ 116,678$ 187,700Total liquidity as a percentage of Total Debt - Proportionate Share Basis9.9 %16.7 %Proportionate Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
As at($000's)December 31, 2025December 31, 2024Trailing 12-month:
NOI$ 97,961$ 100,571General and administrative expenses(13,992)(10,061)Finance income6,6677,873Fees and other income3,0663,452
93,702101,835Transaction costs in connection with the Arrangement4,080—Impact on NOI of stabilized earnings from dispositions and acquisitions1,240(404)Adjusted EBITDA99,022101,431Total Debt - Proportionate Share Basis1,182,2591,125,272Cash - Proportionate Share Basis5,7005,878Total Debt, net of cash - Proportionate Share Basis$ 1,176,559$ 1,119,394Proportionate Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio11.88x11.04xNAV and NAV per unit($000's except unit and per unit amounts)As atDecember 31, 2025September 30, 2025December 31, 2024Net assets (Unitholders' equity)$ 812,013$ 1,045,492$ 1,115,747Add: Class B LP Units351,041354,904343,572NAV$ 1,163,054$ 1,400,396$ 1,459,319Number of Units and Class B LP Units62,388,10662,388,10665,333,848NAV per unit$ 18.64$ 22.45$ 22.34
SOURCE Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust
Original: Minto Apartment REIT Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results
CA Market News
4月前
MINTO APARTMENT REIT OBTAINS UNITHOLDER APPROVAL FOR GOING-PRIVATE TRANSACTION WITH CRESTPOINT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND MINTO GROUPMarch 3, 2026 7:06 PM
PR Newswire (Canada)
OTTAWA, ON, March 3, 2026 /CNW/ - Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT") (TSX: MI.UN) today announced that at its special meeting of unitholders held earlier today (the "Special Meeting"), holders (the "Unitholders") of the REIT's trust units (the "Trust Units") and special voting units ("Special Voting Units") voted overwhelmingly in favour of the special resolution (the "Arrangement Resolution") approving the previously announced plan of arrangement pursuant to which, among other things, Crestpoint Real Estate (Pine) Limited Partnership, an affiliate of Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership, will acquire all of the Trust Units, other than Trust Units held directly or indirectly by Minto Properties Inc. and its affiliates and certain senior officers (the "Retained Interest Holders"), for consideration of $18.00 per Trust Unit in an all cash transaction (the "Transaction"), in accordance with the arrangement agreement dated January 5, 2026 (the "Arrangement Agreement").
The Arrangement Resolution required approval of (i) at least two-thirds of the votes cast by Unitholders, and (ii) a simple majority of the votes cast by holders of Trust Units ("Trust Unitholders"), excluding the Retained Interest Holders and any other Trust Unitholder required to be excluded under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("Minority Unitholders").The following is a summary of the votes cast at the Special Meeting (including votes by proxy and virtually at the Special Meeting) by Unitholders on the Arrangement Resolution:Arrangement Resolution VoteNumber of UnitsPercentage of Votes CastForAgainstForAgainstUnitholders43,920,371617,38798.61 %1.39 %Minority Unitholders 16,387,766617,38796.37 %3.63 %The REIT's full report of voting results on the matter presented at the Special Meeting, and the management information circular of the REIT dated January 29, 2026 that was mailed to Unitholders in connection with the Transaction, can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.The final order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) approving the Transaction will be sought on March 6, 2026. Completion of the Transaction remains subject to receipt of the final order, approval under the Competition Act (Canada) and the consent of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and certain lenders to the REIT, as well as other customary closing conditions. As of the date of this press release, the REIT anticipates that the Transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026.About Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment TrustMinto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established pursuant to a declaration of trust under the laws of the Province of Ontario to own income-producing multi-residential properties located in urban markets in Canada. The REIT owns a portfolio of high-quality income-producing multi-residential rental properties located in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. For more information on Minto Apartment REIT, please visit the REIT's website at: www.mintoapartmentreit.com. Forward-Looking InformationThis press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "targets", "expects", "is expected", "an opportunity exists", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "outlook", "forecasts", "projects", "projection", "prospects", "strategy", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or, "will", "occur" or "be achieved", and similar words or the negative of these terms and similar terminology. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, intentions, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information.Specifically, statements regarding the anticipated timing and receipt of the final order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List); the anticipated closing of the Transaction; and other statements that are not statements of historical facts are all considered to be forward-looking information.Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances. This forward-looking information is based on our opinions, estimates and assumptions that, while considered by the REIT to be appropriate and reasonable as of the date of this press release, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: failure to obtain necessary approvals or satisfy (or obtain a waiver of) the conditions to closing the Transaction as contained in the Arrangement Agreement; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Arrangement Agreement; material adverse changes in the business or affairs of the REIT; the parties' ability to obtain requisite consents and regulatory approvals; any party's failure to consummate the Transaction when required or on the terms as originally negotiated; the possibility of adverse reactions or changes in business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; risks relating to the retention of key personnel during the interim period; the possibility of litigation relating to the Transaction; risks related to the diversion of management's attention from the REIT's ongoing business operations; competitive factors in the marketplace in which the REIT operates; interest rates; prevailing economic conditions; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the REIT. Additional factors and risks which may affect the REIT, its business and the achievement of the forward-looking statements contained herein are described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the REIT's management's discussion and analysis dated November 4, 2025, as well as in the REIT's other continuous disclosure filings. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the opinions, estimates or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results or future events might vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Although we have attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other risk factors not presently known to us or that we presently believe are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking information.There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements included herein. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statements included herein are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the REIT assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.All of the forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements.SOURCE Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust
Original: MINTO APARTMENT REIT OBTAINS UNITHOLDER APPROVAL FOR GOING-PRIVATE TRANSACTION WITH CRESTPOINT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND MINTO GROUP
CA Market News
4月前
Independent Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Recommends Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Unitholders Vote FOR the Proposed Going-Private Transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership and Minto GroupFebruary 26, 2026 9:08 AM
PR Newswire (Canada)
The board of trustees of the REIT unanimously (with conflicted trustees abstaining) recommends that Unitholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution.Your vote is important no matter how many Units you hold. Vote today.Unitholders who have questions or need assistance voting their Units may contact the REIT's proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group, by calling or texting "INFO" to 1-877-452-7184 (toll free in Canada/U.S.A), 1-416-304-2011 (International), or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com. OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 26, 2026 /CNW/ - Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT") (TSX: MI.UN) is pleased to announce that leading independent proxy advisory firm, Glass Lewis & Co., LLC ("Glass Lewis") has recommended that the holders of trust units (the "Trust Units") of the REIT ("Trust Unitholders") and special voting units (together with the Trust Units, the "Units") of the REIT (together with the Trust Unitholders, "Unitholders") vote FOR a special resolution (the "Arrangement Resolution") to approve the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") involving the REIT, Crestpoint Real Estate (Pine) Limited Partnership ("Crestpoint"), an affiliate of Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership ("Crestpoint Investments") and an affiliate of the Minto Group ("Minto") pursuant to the terms of an arrangement agreement dated January 5, 2026 (the "Arrangement Agreement").
Under the terms of the Arrangement, Crestpoint will acquire all of the Trust Units, other than Trust Units held directly or indirectly by Minto and its affiliates and certain senior officers (the "Retained Interest Holders"), for consideration of $18.00 per Trust Unit in an all-cash transaction (the "Transaction"). The Arrangement Resolution will be considered for approval at the special meeting of Unitholders to be held on March 3, 2026 (the "Meeting").Board and Special Committee RecommendationBoth the REIT's board of trustees (the "Board") (with conflicted trustees abstaining) and a special committee of independent trustees of the Board determined, in consultation with their financial and legal advisors, that the Arrangement and the transactions contemplated by the Arrangements are fair to Trust Unitholders (other than the Retained Interest Holders) and that the Arrangement and entering into the Arrangement Agreement is in the best interests of the REIT and such Trust Unitholders. Accordingly, the Board unanimously (with conflicted trustees abstaining) recommends that Unitholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution.Details About Minto Apartment REIT's Special Meeting of UnitholdersThe Meeting will be held in a virtual-only meeting format, online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MI2026, on March 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The REIT's management information circular, dated January 29, 2026 (the "Circular") and related proxy materials, which provide additional details about the Arrangement and information about how Unitholders can vote their Units are now available under the REIT's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the REIT's website at https://www.mintoapartmentreit.com/.Vote Your Units TodayYour vote is important regardless of the number of Units you own.Unitholders are encouraged to read the Circular and vote your Units well in advance of the proxy voting deadline on Friday February 27, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).Unitholder Questions and Voting AssistanceUnitholders who have questions about the information contained in the Circular or require assistance with voting their Units may contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group, the REIT's proxy solicitation agent and Unitholder communications advisor:Laurel Hill Advisory GroupToll-Free: 1-877-452-7184 (for Unitholders in North America)
International: 1-416-304-0211 (for Unitholders outside North America)
Text Message: Text "Info", to 1-416-304-0211 or 1-877-452-7184.
By Email: assistance@laurelhill.comAbout Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment TrustMinto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established pursuant to a declaration of trust under the laws of the Province of Ontario to own income-producing multi-residential properties located in urban markets in Canada. The REIT owns a portfolio of high-quality income-producing multi-residential rental properties located in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. For more information on Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust, please visit the REIT's website at: www.mintoapartmentreit.com.About Crestpoint InvestmentsCrestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership is an affiliate of Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. ("CC&L"), a multi-boutique asset management firm whose affiliates collectively manage over $167 billion in assets for individuals, advisors and institutional investors. Established in 1982, CC&L has over 40 years of experience and has grown to be one of Canada's largest independently owned asset management firms with a presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. CC&L's strategies span across equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and multi-assets.Crestpoint Investments, established in 2010, focuses on commercial real estate and debt investments. Crestpoint Investments collectively manages over $11 billion on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth clients and is one of the fastest growing real estate asset managers across Canada. Crestpoint Investments' strategies span core plus real estate, opportunistic real estate, commercial debt, and segregated funds and co-investments.About Minto GroupThe Minto Group is a premier real estate firm in Canada with a fully integrated real estate investment, development and management platform. Founded in 1955, Minto has built more than 100,000 new homes and continues to own and manage residential and commercial rental properties. With over 1,300 employees in Canada and the United States, the company's expertise spans the full spectrum of real estate investment disciplines. Minto has been recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (within the meaning of applicable securities laws) relating to the business of the REIT. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "believe", "anticipate", "project", "expect", "intend", "plan", "will", "may", "estimate", "should" and other similar expressions. These statements are based on the REIT's expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and include, without limitation, statements with respect to the Arrangement, the timing for the Meeting and the proxy voting deadline. These forward-looking statements are based on certain expectations and assumptions made by the REIT, including, without limitation, expectations and assumptions concerning receipt of required approvals and the satisfaction of other conditions to the completion of the Transaction, and that the Arrangement Agreement will not be amended or terminated. There can be no assurance that the proposed Transaction will be completed, or that it will be completed on the terms and conditions contemplated in the Arrangement Agreement.Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. A number of factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, including, but not limited to: failure to obtain necessary approvals or satisfy (or obtain a waiver of) the conditions to closing the Transaction as contained in the Arrangement Agreement; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Arrangement Agreement; material adverse changes in the business or affairs of the REIT; the parties' ability to obtain requisite consents and regulatory approvals; any party's failure to consummate the Transaction when required or on the terms as originally negotiated; the possibility of adverse reactions or changes in business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; risks relating to the retention of key personnel during the interim period; the possibility of litigation relating to the Transaction; risks related to the diversion of management's attention from the REIT's ongoing business operations; competitive factors in the marketplace in which the REIT operates; interest rates; prevailing economic conditions; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the REIT. Additional factors and risks which may affect the REIT, its business and the achievement of the forward-looking statements contained herein are described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Circular and under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the REIT's management's discussion and analysis dated November 4, 2025, as well as in the REIT's other continuous disclosure filings.There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed therein. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements and forward-looking information contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the REIT assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.SOURCE Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust
Original: Independent Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Recommends Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Unitholders Vote FOR the Proposed Going-Private Transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership and Minto Group
CA Market News
4月前
Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Unitholders Vote FOR the Proposed Going-Private Transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership and Minto GroupFebruary 24, 2026 4:45 PM
PR Newswire (Canada)
The board of trustees of the REIT unanimously (with conflicted trustees abstaining) recommends that Unitholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution.Your vote is important no matter how many Units you hold. Vote today.Unitholders who have questions or need assistance voting their Units may contact the REIT's proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group, by calling or texting "INFO" to 1-877-452-7184 (toll free in Canada/U.S.A), 1-416-304-2011 (International), or by email at assistance@laurelhill.comOTTAWA, ON, Feb. 24, 2026 /CNW/ - Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT") (TSX: MI.UN) is pleased to announce that leading independent proxy advisory firm, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS") has recommended that the holders of trust units (the "Trust Units") of the REIT ("Trust Unitholders") and special voting units (together with the Trust Units, the "Units") of the REIT (together with the Trust Unitholders, "Unitholders") vote FOR a special resolution (the "Arrangement Resolution") to approve the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") involving the REIT, Crestpoint Real Estate (Pine) Limited Partnership ("Crestpoint"), an affiliate of Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership ("Crestpoint Investments") and an affiliate of the Minto Group ("Minto") pursuant to the terms of an arrangement agreement dated January 5, 2026 (the "Arrangement Agreement").
Under the terms of the Arrangement, Crestpoint will acquire all of the Trust Units, other than Trust Units held directly or indirectly by Minto and its affiliates and certain senior officers (the "Retained Interest Holders"), for consideration of $18.00 per Trust Unit in an all-cash transaction (the "Transaction"). The Arrangement Resolution will be considered for approval at the special meeting of Unitholders to be held on March 3, 2026 (the "Meeting").ISS RecommendationIn making its recommendation that the Unitholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution, ISS noted:"In this circumstance, unitholders are presented with an attractive cash offer that represents a meaningful premium to the unaffected price….the offer appears to provide a reasonable outcome compared to likely alternatives, and the consideration represents a level not seen since May 2022.Board and Special Committee RecommendationBoth the REIT's board of trustees (the "Board") (with conflicted trustees abstaining) and a special committee of independent trustees of the Board determined, in consultation with their financial and legal advisors, that the Arrangement and the transactions contemplated by the Arrangements are fair to Trust Unitholders (other than the Retained Interest Holders) and that the Arrangement and entering into the Arrangement Agreement is in the best interests of the REIT and such Trust Unitholders. Accordingly, the Board unanimously (with conflicted trustees abstaining) recommends that Unitholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution.Details About Minto Apartment REIT's Special Meeting of UnitholderThe Meeting will be held in a virtual-only meeting format, online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MI2026, on March 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The REIT's management information circular, dated January 29, 2026 (the "Circular") and related proxy materials, which provide additional details about the Arrangement and information about how Unitholders can vote their Units are now available under the REIT's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the REIT's website at https://www.mintoapartmentreit.com/Vote Your Units TodayYour vote is important regardless of the number of Units you ownUnitholders are encouraged to read the Circular and vote your Units well in advance of the proxy voting deadline on Friday February 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).Unitholder Questions and Voting AssistanceUnitholders who have questions about the information contained in the Circular or require assistance with voting their Units may contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group, the REIT's proxy solicitation agent and Unitholder communications advisor:Laurel Hill Advisory GroupToll-Free: 1-877-452-7184 (for Unitholders in North America)
International: 1-416-304-0211 (for Unitholders outside North America)
Text Message: Text "Info", to 1-416-304-0211 or 1-877-452-7184.
By Email: assistance@laurelhill.comAbout Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment TrustMinto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established pursuant to a declaration of trust under the laws of the Province of Ontario to own income-producing multi-residential properties located in urban markets in Canada. The REIT owns a portfolio of high-quality income-producing multi-residential rental properties located in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. For more information on Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust, please visit the REIT's website at: www.mintoapartmentreit.com.About Crestpoint InvestmentsCrestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership is an affiliate of Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. ("CC&L"), a multi-boutique asset management firm whose affiliates collectively manage over $167 billion in assets for individuals, advisors and institutional investors. Established in 1982, CC&L has over 40 years of experience and has grown to be one of Canada's largest independently owned asset management firms with a presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. CC&L's strategies span across equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and multi-assets.Crestpoint Investments, established in 2010, focuses on commercial real estate and debt investments. Crestpoint Investments collectively manages over $11 billion on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth clients and is one of the fastest growing real estate asset managers across Canada. Crestpoint Investments' strategies span core plus real estate, opportunistic real estate, commercial debt, and segregated funds and co-investments.About Minto GroupThe Minto Group is a premier real estate firm in Canada with a fully integrated real estate investment, development and management platform. Founded in 1955, Minto has built more than 100,000 new homes and continues to own and manage residential and commercial rental properties. With over 1,300 employees in Canada and the United States, the company's expertise spans the full spectrum of real estate investment disciplines. Minto has been recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (within the meaning of applicable securities laws) relating to the business of the REIT. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "believe", "anticipate", "project", "expect", "intend", "plan", "will", "may", "estimate", "should" and other similar expressions. These statements are based on the REIT's expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and include, without limitation, statements with respect to the Arrangement, the timing for the Meeting and the proxy voting deadline. These forward-looking statements are based on certain expectations and assumptions made by the REIT, including, without limitation, expectations and assumptions concerning receipt of required approvals and the satisfaction of other conditions to the completion of the Transaction, and that the Arrangement Agreement will not be amended or terminated. There can be no assurance that the proposed Transaction will be completed, or that it will be completed on the terms and conditions contemplated in the Arrangement Agreement.Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. A number of factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, including, but not limited to: failure to obtain necessary approvals or satisfy (or obtain a waiver of) the conditions to closing the Transaction as contained in the Arrangement Agreement; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Arrangement Agreement; material adverse changes in the business or affairs of the REIT; the parties' ability to obtain requisite consents and regulatory approvals; any party's failure to consummate the Transaction when required or on the terms as originally negotiated; the possibility of adverse reactions or changes in business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; risks relating to the retention of key personnel during the interim period; the possibility of litigation relating to the Transaction; risks related to the diversion of management's attention from the REIT's ongoing business operations; competitive factors in the marketplace in which the REIT operates; interest rates; prevailing economic conditions; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the REIT. Additional factors and risks which may affect the REIT, its business and the achievement of the forward-looking statements contained herein are described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Circular and under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the REIT's management's discussion and analysis dated November 4, 2025, as well as in the REIT's other continuous disclosure filings.There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed therein. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements and forward-looking information contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the REIT assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.SOURCE Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust
Original: Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Unitholders Vote FOR the Proposed Going-Private Transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership and Minto Group
CA Market News
4月前
Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Filing and Mailing of the Management Information Circular in Connection with Special Meeting of Unitholders to Approve the Going-Private Transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited PaFebruary 9, 2026 7:11 AM
PR Newswire (Canada)
• The Special Committee and the Board of Trustees of the REIT unanimously (with conflicted Trustees abstaining) recommend that Unitholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution.
• Trust Unitholders to receive all-cash consideration of $18.00 per Trust Unit, representing a premium of 32% to the last closing price of the Trust Units on the day prior to announcement of the transaction, and a 35% premium over the 20-day volume weighted average trading price of the Trust Units as at such date.
• Your vote is important no matter how many Units you hold. Vote today.
• Unitholders who have questions or need assistance voting their units may contact the REIT's proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group, by telephone at 1-877-452-7184 (toll free calls in North America), 1-416-304-0211 (collect calls outside North America), by texting "INFO" at 1-877-452-7184 or 1-416-304-0211 or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com.OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 9, 2026 /CNW/ - Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT") (TSX: MI.UN) is pleased to announce that the REIT has filed and commenced the mailing of its management information circular (the "Circular") and related proxy materials for its special meeting (the "Meeting") of the holders (the "Unitholders") of trust units of the REIT (the "Trust Units") and special voting units of the REIT (the "Special Voting Units" and together with the Trust Units, the "Units"), to be held in a virtual-only meeting format, online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MI2026, on March 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The Circular and related proxy materials are now available under the REIT's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca as well as on the REIT's website at https://www.mintoapartmentreit.com/special-meeting-of-unitholders-details.
At the Meeting, Unitholders of record at the close of business on January 20, 2026 (the "Record Date") will be asked to consider and vote on a special resolution (the "Arrangement Resolution"), approving a proposed plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under Section 182 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and Section 60 of the Trustee Act (Ontario), pursuant to which, among other things, Crestpoint Real Estate (Pine) Limited Partnership ("Crestpoint"), an affiliate of Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership ("Crestpoint Investments") will acquire all of the Trust Units, other than Trust Units held directly or indirectly by Minto Properties Inc. ("Minto") and its affiliates and certain senior officers designated by Minto (the "Retained Interest Holders"), for consideration of $18.00 per Trust Unit (the "Consideration") in an all cash transaction (the "Transaction").Board Recommendation and Reasons for Board RecommendationA special committee (the "Special Committee") comprised of the independent Trustees (as defined below) of the board of trustees of the REIT (the "Board") and the Board have both unanimously (with conflicted Trustees abstaining in respect of the Board) determined that the Arrangement and the transactions contemplated by the Arrangement Agreement are fair to Trust Unitholders (other than the Retained Interest Holders) and that the Arrangement and entering into the Arrangement Agreement are in the best interests of the REIT and such Trust Unitholders. Accordingly, and on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, the Board unanimously (with conflicted Trustees abstaining) approved the Arrangement Agreement and the Arrangement and recommends that Unitholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution. In reaching their respective conclusions and formulating their recommendations, the Special Committee and the Board reviewed a significant amount of information and considered a number of factors (as discussed more fully in the Circular) relating to the Arrangement and potential alternatives thereto, with the benefit of advice from outside financial and legal advisors, including the following, among others:Significant Premium to Market Price. The consideration of $18.00 per Trust Unit in cash represents a premium of 32% to the closing price of the Trust Units as of January 2, 2026, the last trading day prior to the public announcement of the Arrangement, of $13.61 and a premium of 35% over the 20-day volume weighted average trading price of the Trust Units as at such date.Certainty of Value and Immediate Liquidity. The Consideration to be received by the Trust Unitholders is payable entirely in cash, providing Trust Unitholders with certainty of value and liquidity immediately upon the closing of the Arrangement, in comparison to the risks, uncertainties and longer potential timeline for realizing equivalent value from the REIT's standalone business plan or possible strategic alternatives involving transactions in which all or a portion of the consideration would be payable in equity or would require a series of transactions involving sales of properties to separate acquirors.Extensive Arm's Length Negotiation. The Arrangement Agreement and the Consideration is the result of an extensive arm's length negotiation process between Minto, Crestpoint and the REIT that was undertaken with the oversight and participation of the Special Committee and its financial and legal advisors, which included a price increase by Crestpoint from its initial proposed price of $17.35 per Trust Unit. The Special Committee and the Board, after considering advice from their legal and financial advisors, concluded that $18.00 per Trust Unit would be the highest price that Crestpoint is willing to pay to acquire the REIT.Formal Valuation. The Special Committee engaged Desjardins Securities Inc. ("Desjardins") as its independent valuator and financial advisor and requested that Desjardins prepare a formal valuation of the Trust Units in accordance with Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). Desjardins delivered an oral opinion to the Special Committee that, as at January 5, 2026, and subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications set forth in the Desjardins Valuation and Fairness Opinion (as such term is defined in the Circular) (the full text of which is included as an appendix to the Circular) the fair market value of the Trust Units is in the range of $17.00 to $19.00 per Trust Unit.Fairness Opinions. The Special Committee also engaged BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. ("BMO") as its financial advisor and requested that Desjardins and BMO each prepare a fairness opinion. Each of Desjardins and BMO delivered an oral fairness opinion to the Special Committee to the effect that, as at January 5, 2026, and subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications set forth in the Desjardins Valuation and Fairness Opinion and the BMO Fairness Opinion (as such terms are defined in the Circular), respectively (the full text of which are each included as appendices to the Circular), the Consideration to be received by Trust Unitholders (other than the Retained Interest Holders) pursuant to the Arrangement is fair, from a financial point of view, to such Unitholders.Economic and Operating Environment. Current dynamics impacting the Canadian multi-family sector including elevated forecast supply deliveries in the REIT's markets, limited population growth due to government policy changes and tenant affordability challenges, together with broader macroeconomic conditions including potential interest rate changes that are beyond the control of the REIT, have created a more challenging near-term operating environment for the sector. In light of these conditions, the Special Committee and the Board believe that proceeding with the Arrangement is an attractive proposition for Trust Unitholders relative to the status quo and other alternatives reasonably available to the REIT.Capital Markets Conditions. Capital markets conditions have resulted in prolonged limited access to capital, hindering the REIT's ability to achieve its growth objectives.Support for the Arrangement. No person or group would be able to propose a successful superior alternative transaction. This conclusion was based upon, in part, Minto informing the Special Committee that it would not support any alternative transaction to the Arrangement, resulting in there being limited strategic alternatives available to the REIT.Required Approvals In order for the Arrangement to become effective, the Arrangement Resolution must be approved at the Meeting by: (i) at least two-thirds of votes cast by Unitholders; and (ii) a simple majority of votes cast by Trust Unitholders, excluding the Retained Interest Holders and any other Unitholder required to be excluded under MI 61-101.At the Meeting, each holder of Units of record at the close of business on the Record Date will be entitled to one vote for each Trust Unit or Special Voting Unit held, as applicable, on all matters proposed to come before the Meeting upon which such Unitholder is entitled to vote. The Arrangement is also subject to certain conditions, including the approval of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the "Court").Voting Support AgreementsIn connection with the Transaction, Minto, which currently directly and indirectly holds approximately 42.7% of the voting interest in the REIT, has entered into an irrevocable voting agreement with Crestpoint agreeing to vote its Units (and cause to vote the Units it indirectly controls) in favour of the Transaction and against any competing acquisition proposals, which agreement restricts the ability to vote for, support or participate in a competing transaction for as long as the Arrangement Agreement is in force and for a period of six months following the termination of the Arrangement Agreement in certain circumstances, including as a result of the failure to obtain the required unitholder approval. In addition, each trustee ("Trustee") and executive officer of the REIT has entered into a voting agreement agreeing to vote his or her Trust Units in favour of the Arrangement Resolution.Receipt of Interim Court OrderThe REIT is also pleased to announce that, on January 29, 2026, the Court granted an interim order regarding the Arrangement (the "Interim Order"). The Interim Order authorizes the REIT to proceed with various matters relating to the Arrangement, including the holding of the Meeting for Unitholders to consider and vote on the Arrangement. Subject to the receipt of the requisite approval of the Unitholders, the final approval of the Arrangement by the Court and the satisfaction of other customary conditions including, among others: clearance under the Competition Act and the consent of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and certain lenders to the REIT, the Transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.Unitholder Questions and Voting AssistanceUnitholders who have questions about the information contained in the Circular or require assistance with voting their Units may contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group, the REIT's proxy solicitation agent and Unitholder communications advisor:Laurel Hill Advisory Group
Toll-Free: 1-877-452-7184 (for Unitholders in North America)
International: 1-416-304-0211 (for Unitholders outside North America)
Text Message: Text "Info", to 1-416-304-0211 or 1-877-452-7184.
By Email: assistance@laurelhill.comAbout Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust
Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established pursuant to a declaration of trust under the laws of the Province of Ontario to own income-producing multi-residential properties located in urban markets in Canada. The REIT owns a portfolio of high-quality income-producing multi-residential rental properties located in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. For more information on Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust, please visit the REIT's website at: www.mintoapartmentreit.com.About Crestpoint Investments
Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership is an affiliate of Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. ("CC&L"), a multi-boutique asset management firm whose affiliates collectively manage over $167 billion in assets for individuals, advisors and institutional investors. Established in 1982, CC&L has over 40 years of experience and has grown to be one of Canada's largest independently owned asset management firms with a presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. CC&L's strategies span across equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and multi-assets.Crestpoint Investments, established in 2010, focuses on commercial real estate and debt investments. Crestpoint Investments collectively manages over $11 billion on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth clients and is one of the fastest growing real estate asset managers across Canada. Crestpoint Investment's strategies span core plus real estate, opportunistic real estate, commercial debt, and segregated funds and co-investments.About Minto Group
The Minto Group is a premier real estate firm in Canada with a fully integrated real estate investment, development and management platform. Founded in 1955, Minto has built more than 100,000 new homes and continues to own and manage residential and commercial rental properties. With over 1,300 employees in Canada and the United States, the company's expertise spans the full spectrum of real estate investment disciplines. Minto has been recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (within the meaning of applicable securities laws) relating to the business of the REIT. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "believe", "anticipate", "project", "expect", "intend", "plan", "will", "may", "estimate", "should" and other similar expressions. These statements are based on the REIT's expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and include, without limitation, statements with respect to the proposed Transaction, including statements with respect to the rationale of the Special Committee and the Board for entering into the Arrangement Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Arrangement Agreement, the premium to be received by Trust Unitholders, the expected benefits of the Transaction, the anticipated timing and the various steps to be completed in connection with the Transaction, including receipt of Unitholder, court and regulatory approvals and the required consents contemplated by the Arrangement Agreement, the anticipated timing for closing of the Transaction and the anticipated timing for the Meeting. These forward-looking statements are based on certain expectations and assumptions made by the REIT, including, without limitation, expectations and assumptions concerning receipt of required approvals and the satisfaction of other conditions to the completion of the Transaction, and that the Arrangement Agreement will not be amended or terminated. There can be no assurance that the proposed Transaction will be completed, or that it will be completed on the terms and conditions contemplated in the Arrangement Agreement.Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. A number of factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, including, but not limited to: the failure to obtain necessary approvals or satisfy (or obtain a waiver of) the conditions to closing the Transaction as contained in the Arrangement Agreement; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Arrangement Agreement; material adverse changes in the business or affairs of the REIT; the parties' ability to obtain requisite consents and regulatory approvals; any party's failure to consummate the Transaction when required or on the terms as originally negotiated; the possibility of adverse reactions or changes in business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the Transaction; risks relating to the retention of key personnel during the interim period; the possibility of litigation relating to the Transaction; risks related to the diversion of management's attention from the REIT's ongoing business operations; competitive factors in the marketplace in which the REIT operates; interest rates; prevailing economic conditions; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the REIT. Additional factors and risks which may affect the REIT, its business and the achievement of the forward-looking statements contained herein are described under the heading "Risks Factors" in the Circular and under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the REIT's management's discussion and analysis dated November 4, 2025, as well as in the REIT's other continuous disclosure filings.There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed therein. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements and forward-looking information contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the REIT assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.SOURCE Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust
Original: Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Filing and Mailing of the Management Information Circular in Connection with Special Meeting of Unitholders to Approve the Going-Private Transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Pa