SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results for 2025
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2026--
“Reflecting on our 2025 results, I am pleased with our strong financial and operational performance," said
2025 Fourth Quarter Highlights
Retail Operations
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Industry-leading in-place and committed occupancy rate of 98.6% as of
December 31, 2025 . -
Robust customer traffic and a solid tenant base continued to drive Same Properties NOI(1) growth for the three months and year ended
December 31, 2025 , which increased by 2.9% and 3.7% (5.1% and 5.6% excluding anchors), respectively, compared to the same periods in 2024, primarily due to lease-up and renewal activities mainly from retail properties, as well as stabilization of occupancy levels in self-storage facilities and rentals apartments, partially offset by a higher provision for expected credit loss. - Leasing momentum remained resilient, with approximately 35,500 square feet of vacant space leased during the quarter, resulting in a total of approximately 430,000 square feet leased in 2025. In addition, growing demand for new-build retail continues with approximately 33,000 square feet executed during the quarter, resulting in a total of approximately 125,000 square feet executed during the year.
- Lease extensions continued to perform well, with strong rent growth of 8.4% (excluding anchors) and 6.3% (including anchors).
Development
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Opened three new self-storage facilities in 2025 at Toronto (
Gilbert Ave. ), Toronto (Jane St. ), andDorval (St-Regis Blvd. ), bringing the total number of operating self-storage properties in the portfolio to 14. Construction of self-storage facilities is underway atMontreal (Notre Dame St. W) and Laval E,Quebec , and atBurnaby andVictoria, British Columbia . TheMontreal and Laval E facilities are expected to open in Q2 2026. BothBritish Columbia projects are expected to open in 2027. The Trust is also in the process of obtaining municipal approvals for four sites inOntario ,British Columbia , andAlberta . -
Construction of Phase I of the Vaughan NW townhomes is now virtually complete, with seven units closed in Q4 2025. As at
December 31, 2025 , a total of 118 out of the 120 units in Phase I have closed. - Construction of the ArtWalk condo Tower A in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre continues to advance as planned, with approximately 93% of the 340 units pre-sold. The underground parking structure is progressing, the slab-on-grade has been completed, and the first section of the ground floor slab was completed during the quarter. Initial closings on completed units are expected to commence in 2027.
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Construction of the 200,000 square foot Canadian Tire flagship store on
Laird Drive inToronto continues on schedule, with possession expected in Q3 2026. -
Submitted for Site Plan approval in 2025, for a net new 85,000 square feet (17%) increase in the square footage of
Toronto Premium Outlets , for which construction is planned to commence this summer and includes a new four-storey parking garage.
Financial
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Net rental income and other for the three months ended
December 31, 2025 was$143.6 million , representing an increase of$2.0 million or 1.4% as compared to the same period in 2024. The increase was primarily from lease-up activities and higher net recoveries, partially offset by lower residential sales caused by fewer townhomes closings. -
FFO per Unit(1) for the three months ended
December 31, 2025 , was$0.54 compared to$0.53 for the same period in 2024. The increase was primarily due to higher NOI from lease-up activities and higher net recoveries as well as changes in fair value adjustment on TRS resulting from fluctuations in the Trust’s Unit price, partially offset by higher interest expense, and higher general and administrative expense. FFO with adjustments per Unit(1) for the three months endedDecember 31, 2025 , was$0.54 compared to$0.56 for the same period in 2024. The decrease was mainly attributable to higher net interest expense and general and administrative expense, partially offset by higher NOI. -
Net income and comprehensive income for the three months ended
December 31, 2025 , decreased by$11.7 million as compared to the same period in 2024. The decrease was mainly attributable to a$6.3 million decrease in fair value adjustment on financial instruments for the period, primarily due to mark-to-market adjustments for interest rate swaps and a fair value change in units classified as liabilities due to a decrease in the Trust’s Unit price and a$4.1 million decrease in the fair value gain on investment properties.
Subsequent Event
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On
January 2, 2026 , the Trust announced that several key arrangements with Penguin that were originally scheduled to expire onDecember 31, 2025 , have been extended under their existing terms untilFebruary 28, 2026 , while negotiations for new five-year terms are ongoing. The extensions apply to the Executive Employment Agreement forMitchell Goldhar , Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SmartCentres, the Development Services Agreement supplements, the Penguin Services Agreement, and the Non-Competition Agreement. The Trust also announced that, in accordance with the Declaration of Trust, the Voting Top-Up Right expired onDecember 31, 2025 . As negotiations remain ongoing, the Trust is not in a position to provide further commentary on these matters at this time and will update unitholders when there is material information to disclose.
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Represents a non-GAAP measure. The Trust’s method of calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers’ methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable. For additional information, please see “Non-GAAP Measures” in this Press Release. |
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Selected Operational, Development and Financial Information |
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(in thousands of dollars, except per Unit and other non-financial data) |
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As at |
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Portfolio Information (Number of properties) |
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Retail properties |
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155 |
155 |
155 |
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Office properties |
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4 |
4 |
4 |
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Self-storage properties |
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14 |
11 |
8 |
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Residential properties |
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3 |
3 |
3 |
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Industrial properties |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
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Properties under development |
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21 |
21 |
20 |
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Total number of properties with an ownership interest |
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198 |
195 |
191 |
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Leasing and Operational Information(1) |
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Gross leasable retail, office and industrial area (in thousands of sq. ft.) |
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35,585 |
35,300 |
35,045 |
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In-place and committed occupancy rate |
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98.6% |
98.7% |
98.5% |
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Average lease term to maturity (in years) |
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4.3 |
4.2 |
4.3 |
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In-place net retail rental rate excluding Anchors (per occupied sq. ft.) |
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Financial Information |
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Investment properties(2) |
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10,852,939 |
10,659,783 |
10,564,269 |
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Total unencumbered assets(3) |
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10,030,521 |
9,464,521 |
9,170,121 |
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NAV per Unit - diluted(3) |
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Debt to Aggregate Assets(3)(4)(5) |
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44.4% |
43.7% |
43.1% |
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Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA(3)(4)(5) |
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9.7X |
9.6X |
9.6X |
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Weighted average interest rate(3)(4) |
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4.00% |
3.92% |
4.15% |
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Weighted average term of debt (in years) |
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3.4 |
3.1 |
3.6 |
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Interest coverage ratio(3)(4) |
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2.6X |
2.5X |
2.7X |
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Three Months Ended |
Year Ended |
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2025 |
2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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Financial Information |
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Rentals from investment properties and other(2) |
234,170 |
229,743 |
913,913 |
918,359 |
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Net income and comprehensive income(2) |
130,113 |
141,850 |
310,755 |
292,070 |
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FFO(3)(4)(6) |
98,435 |
96,645 |
413,838 |
402,556 |
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AFFO(3)(4)(6) |
86,999 |
85,004 |
369,989 |
359,396 |
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Cash flows provided by operating activities(2) |
127,344 |
122,118 |
377,441 |
374,208 |
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Net rental income and other(2) |
143,574 |
141,580 |
563,042 |
547,508 |
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NOI(3)(4) |
150,697 |
148,614 |
592,551 |
572,536 |
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Change in SPNOI(3)(4) |
2.9% |
3.8% |
3.7% |
2.8% |
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Change in SPNOI excluding anchors(3)(4) |
5.1% |
6.0% |
5.6% |
4.6% |
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Weighted average units outstanding – diluted(7) |
182,234,484 |
181,186,382 |
181,970,462 |
180,749,027 |
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Net income and comprehensive income per Unit(2) |
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FFO per Unit(3)(4)(6) |
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FFO with adjustments per Unit(3)(4) |
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AFFO per Unit(3)(4)(6) |
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AFFO with adjustments per Unit(3)(4) |
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Payout Ratio to AFFO(3)(4)(6) |
94.8% |
97.0% |
89.2% |
91.7% |
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Payout Ratio to AFFO with adjustments(3)(4) |
94.2% |
91.9% |
93.2% |
97.0% |
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Payout Ratio to cash flows provided by operating activities |
64.8% |
67.5% |
87.4% |
88.1% |
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Excluding residential and self-storage areas. |
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(2) |
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Represents a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) measure. |
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Represents a non-GAAP measure. The Trust’s method of calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers’ methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable. For additional information, please see “Non-GAAP Measures” in this Press Release. |
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Includes the Trust’s proportionate share of equity accounted investments. |
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As at |
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The calculation of the Trust’s FFO and AFFO and related payout ratios, including comparative amounts, are financial metrics that were determined based on the REALPAC White Paper on FFO and AFFO issued in |
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The diluted weighted average includes the vested portion of the deferred units issued pursuant to the deferred unit plan, and vested EIPs granted pursuant to the equity incentive plan. |
Development and Intensification Summary
The following table provides additional details on the Trust’s eight development initiatives that are currently under construction or where initial siteworks have begun (in order of estimated initial occupancy/closing date):
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Projects under construction (Location/Project Name) |
Type |
Trust’s share |
Actual / estimated initial occupancy / closing date |
% of capital spend |
GFA(1) (sq. ft.) |
No. of residential units |
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Mixed-use Developments |
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Vaughan NW (Phase I & II) |
Townhomes |
50% |
Q1 2024 |
68% |
366,000 |
174 |
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Self-storage |
50% |
Q2 2026 |
64% |
184,000 |
N/A |
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Self-storage |
50% |
Q2 2026 |
50% |
176,000 |
N/A |
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Self-storage |
50% |
Q2 2027 |
27% |
137,000 |
N/A |
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Self-storage |
50% |
Q3 2027 |
31% |
164,000 |
N/A |
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Vaughan / ArtWalk |
Condo |
50% |
Q4 2027 |
40% |
300,000 |
340 |
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Ottawa SW |
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50% |
Q1 2028 |
30% |
361,000 |
425 |
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Total Mixed-use Developments |
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1,688,000 |
939 |
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Retail |
50% |
Q3 2026 |
68% |
225,000 |
N/A |
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(1) GFA represents Gross Floor Area. |
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Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures
The following tables reconcile the non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures for the year ended
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Net Operating Income (including the Trust’s Interests in Equity Accounted Investments) |
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(in thousands of dollars) |
Three Months Ended |
Three Months Ended |
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GAAP Basis |
Proportionate Share Reconciliation |
Total Proportionate Share(1) |
GAAP Basis |
Proportionate Share Reconciliation |
Total Proportionate Share(1) |
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Net operating income |
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Rentals from investment properties and other |
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Property operating costs and other |
(88,417) |
(6,031) |
(94,448) |
(82,885) |
(5,503) |
(88,388) |
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Residential sales revenue and other(2) |
3,490 |
8 |
3,498 |
7,902 |
10 |
7,912 |
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Residential cost of sales and other |
(2,179) |
6 |
(2,173) |
(5,278) |
(1) |
(5,279) |
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NOI |
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(in thousands of dollars) |
Year Ended |
Year Ended |
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GAAP Basis |
Proportionate Share Reconciliation |
Total Proportionate Share(1) |
GAAP Basis |
Proportionate Share Reconciliation |
Total Proportionate Share(1) |
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Net operating income |
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Rentals from investment properties and other |
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Property operating costs and other |
(338,539) |
(23,752) |
(362,291) |
(324,269) |
(21,576) |
(345,845) |
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Residential sales revenue and other(2) |
17,357 |
159 |
17,516 |
58,268 |
92 |
58,360 |
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Residential cost of sales and other |
(12,332) |
680 |
(11,652) |
(46,582) |
(211) |
(46,793) |
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NOI |
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(1) |
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This column contains non-GAAP measures because it includes figures that are recorded in equity accounted investments. The Trust’s method of calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers’ methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable. For additional information, please see “Non-GAAP Measures” in this Press Release. |
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(2) |
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Includes additional partnership profit and other revenues. |
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Same Properties NOI |
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Three Months Ended |
Year Ended |
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(in thousands of dollars) |
2025 |
2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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Net rental income and other |
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NOI from equity accounted investments(1) |
7,123 |
7,034 |
29,509 |
25,028 |
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Total portfolio NOI before adjustments(1) |
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Adjustments: |
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Lease termination |
(57) |
(172) |
(1,466) |
(1,240) |
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Net profit on condo and townhome closings |
(1,325) |
(2,633) |
(5,864) |
(11,567) |
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Other adjustments(2) |
323 |
(21) |
2,190 |
4,113 |
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Total portfolio NOI after adjustments(1) |
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NOI sourced from acquisitions, dispositions, Earnouts and developments |
(1,472) |
(1,758) |
(10,781) |
(7,522) |
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Same Properties NOI(1) |
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Represents a non-GAAP measure. The Trust’s method of calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers’ methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable. For additional information, please see “Non-GAAP Measures” in this Press Release. |
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(2) |
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Includes items such as adjustments relating to royalties, straight-line rent and amortization of tenant incentives. |
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Reconciliation of FFO |
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Three Months Ended |
Year Ended |
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(in thousands of dollars) |
2025 |
2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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Net income and comprehensive income |
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Add (Deduct): |
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Fair value adjustment on investment properties and financial instruments(1) |
(33,381) |
(43,820) |
44,704 |
69,234 |
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Loss (Gain) on derivative – TRS |
(1,798) |
(5,645) |
10,505 |
10,027 |
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Gain (Loss) on sale of investment properties |
(15) |
3 |
(1,053) |
123 |
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Amortization of intangible assets and tenant improvement allowance |
2,482 |
2,387 |
9,643 |
9,208 |
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Distributions on Units classified as liabilities and vested deferred units and EIP |
5,423 |
5,000 |
21,241 |
19,218 |
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Salaries and related costs attributed to leasing activities(2) |
2,020 |
2,279 |
8,579 |
9,549 |
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Adjustments relating to equity accounted investments(3) |
(6,409) |
(5,409) |
9,464 |
(6,873) |
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FFO(4) |
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Add (Deduct) non-recurring adjustments: |
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Loss (Gain) on derivative – TRS |
1,798 |
5,645 |
(10,505) |
(10,027) |
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FFO sourced from condo and townhome closings |
(1,325) |
(2,147) |
(5,864) |
(10,704) |
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Transactional FFO – sale of land(4) |
99 |
1,218 |
453 |
1,218 |
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FFO with adjustments(4) |
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(1) |
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Includes fair value adjustments on investment properties and financial instruments. Fair value adjustment on investment properties is described in “Investment Properties” in the Trust’s MD&A. Fair value adjustment on financial instruments comprises the following financial instruments: units classified as liabilities, Deferred Unit Plan (“DUP”), Equity Incentive Plan (“EIP”), TRS, and interest rate swap agreements. The significant assumptions made in determining the fair value are more thoroughly described in the Trust’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended |
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(2) |
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Salaries and related costs attributed to leasing activities of |
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(3) |
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Includes tenant improvement amortization, indirect interest with respect to the development portion, fair value adjustment on investment properties, loss (gain) on sale of investment properties, and adjustment for supplemental costs. |
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(4) |
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Represents a non-GAAP measure. The Trust’s method of calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers’ methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable. For definitions and basis of presentation of the Trust’s non-GAAP measures, refer to “Presentation of Certain Terms Including Non-GAAP Measures” and “Non-GAAP Measures” in the MD&A. |
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Reconciliation of AFFO |
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Three Months Ended |
Year Ended |
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(in thousands of dollars) |
2025 |
2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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FFO(1) |
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Add (Deduct): |
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Straight-line rents |
(425) |
(1,273) |
(4,186) |
(4,127) |
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Adjusted salaries and related costs attributed to leasing |
(2,020) |
(2,279) |
(8,579) |
(9,549) |
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Capital expenditures, leasing commissions, and tenant improvements |
(8,991) |
(8,089) |
(31,084) |
(29,484) |
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AFFO(1) |
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Add (Deduct) non-recurring adjustments: |
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Loss (Gain) on derivative – TRS |
1,798 |
5,645 |
(10,505) |
(10,027) |
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FFO sourced from condo and townhome closings |
(1,325) |
(2,147) |
(5,864) |
(10,704) |
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Transactional FFO – sale of land(1) |
99 |
1,218 |
453 |
1,218 |
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AFFO with adjustments(1) |
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Represents a non-GAAP measure. The Trust’s method of calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers’ methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable. For additional information, please see “Non-GAAP Measures” in this Press Release. |
Adjusted EBITDA
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income and comprehensive income to Adjusted EBITDA:
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Rolling 12 Months Ended |
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(in thousands of dollars) |
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Net income and comprehensive income |
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Add (Deduct) the following items: |
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Net interest expense |
196,549 |
192,938 |
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Amortization of equipment, intangible assets and tenant improvements |
12,444 |
12,072 |
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Fair value adjustments on investment properties and financial instruments |
43,966 |
47,077 |
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Adjustment for supplemental costs |
2,630 |
4,526 |
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Loss (Gain) on sale of investment properties |
(1,105) |
123 |
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Adjusted EBITDA(1) |
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Represents a non-GAAP measure. The Trust’s method of calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers’ methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable. For additional information, please see “Non-GAAP Measures” in this Press Release. |
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Net Asset Value |
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(in thousands of dollars, except per Unit information) |
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Total equity |
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LP Units classified as liabilities |
201,229 |
191,665 |
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NAV(1) |
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Units outstanding - diluted(2) |
182,242,010 |
181,205,536 |
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NAV per Unit - diluted(1) |
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Represents a non-GAAP measure. The Trust’s method of calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers’ methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable. For additional information, please see “Non-GAAP Measures” in this Press Release. |
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Total diluted Units outstanding include Trust Units and LP Units, including Units classified as liabilities, vested portion of the deferred units issued pursuant to the deferred unit plan and vested EIPs granted pursuant to the equity incentive plan. |
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About SmartCentres
SmartCentres is one of Canada’s largest fully integrated REITs, with a best-in-class and growing mixed-use portfolio featuring 198 strategically located properties in communities across the country. SmartCentres has approximately
Non-GAAP Measures
The non-GAAP measures used in this Press Release, including but not limited to, AFFO, AFFO with adjustments, AFFO per Unit, AFFO with adjustments per Unit, Payout Ratio to AFFO, Payout Ratio to AFFO with adjustments, Unencumbered Assets, NOI, Debt to Aggregate Assets, Interest Coverage Ratio, Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, Unsecured/Secured Debt Ratio, FFO, FFO with adjustments, FFO per Unit, FFO with adjustments per Unit, Net Asset Value (“NAV”), Same Properties NOI, Same Properties NOI excluding Anchors, Debt to Gross Book Value, Weighted Average Interest Rate, Transactional FFO, and Total Proportionate Share, do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Additional information regarding these non-GAAP measures is available in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Trust for the year ended
Full reports of the financial results of the Trust for the year ended
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements in this Press Release are "forward-looking statements" that reflect management's expectations regarding the Trust's future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities. More specifically, certain statements including, but not limited to, statements related to SmartCentres’ expectations relating to cash collections, SmartCentres’ expected or planned development plans and joint venture projects, including the described type, scope, costs and other financial metrics and the expected timing of construction and condo closings and statements that contain words such as "could", "should", "can", "anticipate", "expect", "believe", "will", "may" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, constitute "forward-looking statements". These forward-looking statements are presented for the purpose of assisting the Trust's Unitholders and financial analysts in understanding the Trust's operating environment and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management.
However, such forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including risks associated with potential acquisitions not being completed or not being completed on the contemplated terms, public health crises, real property ownership and development, debt and equity financing for development, interest and financing costs, construction and development risks, and the ability to obtain commercial and municipal consents for development. These risks and others are more fully discussed under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” and elsewhere in SmartCentres’ most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis, as well as under the heading “Risk Factors” in SmartCentres’ most recent annual information form. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release are based on what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, SmartCentres cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These forward-looking statements are made as at the date of this Press Release and SmartCentres assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances unless otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.
Material factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making an estimate set out in the forward-looking information may include, but are not limited to: a stable retail environment; a continuing trend toward land use intensification, including residential development in urban markets and continued growth along transportation nodes; access to equity and debt capital markets to fund, at acceptable costs, future capital requirements and to enable our refinancing of debts as they mature; that requisite consents for development will be obtained in the ordinary course, construction and permitting costs consistent with the past year and recent inflation trends.
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Executive Chairman and CEO
(905) 326-6400 ext. 7674
mgoldhar@smartcentres.com
Chief Financial Officer
(905) 326-6400 ext. 7571
pslan@smartcentres.com
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