TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris” or “the Trust”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) announced today financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
Quarterly Financial and Operating Results Highlights
- $96.0 million total rental revenue;
- +3.4% Same Properties Cash Net Operating Income** (“Cash NOI”) growth;
- 91.0% committed occupancy and 89.8% in-place occupancy;
- +8.2% weighted average spread on renewing rents across 546,000 square feet;
- $0.395 Fund from Operations** (“FFO”) per average diluted unit;
- $3.3 billion total assets;
- 51.9% FFO Payout Ratio**;
- 33.3% Debt to Total Assets**;
- 5.2x Average Net Debt** to Adjusted EBITDA**
- $452.2 million in liquidity;
- $2.7 billion in unencumbered assets; and
- $21.90 Net Asset Value** (“NAV”) per unit outstanding.
Business Update Highlights
- Revised guidance for anticipated growth in 2023 Same Properties Cash NOI** to 4.0% to 5.5% (guidance updated from 3.0% to 5.0%);
- Subsequent to quarter end, completed the acquisition of Conestoga Mall in Waterloo, Ontario, adding 585,000 square feet of GLA;
- Completed inaugural GRESB submission and CDP Climate Change questionnaire; and
- Purchased for cancellation 314,200 Units under the NCIB at an average price per unit of approximately $13.06, representing a discount to NAV** of approximately 40.4%. Subsequent to June 30, 2023, Primaris purchased an additional 125,000 Units under the automatic share purchase plan for consideration of $1.7 million as of August 3, 2023.
“Enclosed malls across our portfolio continue to perform very well due to their market leading qualities, combined with little to no new supply of shopping centres,” said Patrick Sullivan, President and Chief Operating Officer. “There is significant growth to be captured over the next few years across our property portfolio as we drive occupancy back to historical normal levels, and rental growth. The team has been working hard to deliver on our business plan, including the integration of Conestoga Mall into our fully internal, vertically integrated, full-service national platform.”
Chief Financial Officer, Rags Davloor added, “Our differentiated financial model places Primaris in an enviable position with very low leverage, a low payout ratio and significant retained free cash flow. With unencumbered assets of $3.0 billion including Conestoga Mall, limited exposure to variable rate debt, and zero debt maturing in 2023, we are very well positioned with reduced refinancing risk and enhanced liquidity. The power of our differentiated financial model positions us extremely well to capitalize on opportunities inline with our strategy, driving growth.”
“Reflecting strong results to date, the strength of our business and visibility into the back half of the year, we are raising and tightening our Same Properties Cash NOI guidance for 2023,” said Alex Avery, Chief Executive Officer. “The opportunities for growth we see before us are immense, and span occupancy improvement, increasing rental rates, reinvesting to enhance select shopping centres, recycling capital and continuing to grow our portfolio through acquisitions. Having completed the Conestoga Mall transaction, expanding the asset and equity base of the REIT significantly, and demonstrating our ability to raise equity through attractive acquisitions, we are ready to accelerate efforts to recycle capital, including both non-core dispositions and higher volumes of buyback activity.”
2023 Financial Outlook
Disciplined capital allocation is a key pillar to Primaris’ strategy. To this end, Primaris reiterates its established targets for managing the Trust’s financial condition.
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Targets |
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Debt to Total Assets**1 |
25% – 35% |
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Average Net Debt** to Adjusted EBITDA**1 |
4.0x – 6.0x |
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FFO Payout Ratio** |
45% – 50% |
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Secured debt to Total Debt** |
<40% |
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** Denotes a non-GAAP measure. See Section 1, “Basis of Presentation” – “Use of Non-GAAP Measures” and Section 12, “Non-GAAP Measures” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”). |
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1 The debt ratios are non-GAAP ratios calculated on the basis described in the indentures for the Series A, Series B and Series C debentures (the “Trust Indentures”). See Section 10.4, “Capital Structure” in the MD&A. |
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Reproduced guidance: In addition to its established targets above, in the MD&A for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022 Primaris published guidance for the full year of 2023. Certain of this guidance has been reproduced again below:
Occupancy: Management continues to anticipate portfolio occupancy to increase 0.8% to 1.0% in 2023.
Rental Revenue: Management continues to anticipate contractual rent-steps of approximately $2.1 million, or approximately 1.0% of base rent.
Rental Revenue: Management continues to anticipate straight-line rent to be in the range of $1.8 million to $2.2 million.
General and Administrative Expenses: Management continues to anticipate general and administrative expenses for the 2023 fiscal year to be approximately $30 million.
Operating Capital Expenditures: 2023 operating capital expenditures continue to be anticipated to be in the range of $27.7 million to $31.7 million, or $2.55 to $2.90 per square foot.
Impact of NCIB Activity: Primaris continues to believe that, from time to time, the market price for the Units may not fully reflect their intrinsic value, and in such circumstances, using the NCIB to repurchase Units is an attractive use of capital until other investment opportunities are available that meet our disciplined capital allocation approach.
Distributions: Effective for the distribution declared on December 30, 2022, paid January 16, 2023, Primaris increased the distribution rate from $0.80 to $0.82 per unit per annum, or 2.5%. Management continues to intend to increase distributions annually, as operations permit.
Updated or Additional Guidance: The guidance below, for the full 2023 year, provides an update to the guidance previously provided in the MD&A for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022 and provides additional guidance with respect to Cash NOI**.
Same Properties Cash NOI**: Management has revised its anticipated growth in Same Properties Cash NOI** to be between 4.0% to 5.5% (guidance updated from 3.0% to 5.0%).
Cash NOI**: In its press release dated June 19, 2023, management announced its anticipated Cash NOI** for the portfolio for the 2023 fiscal year to be in the range of $220 million to $224 million including the six months’ contribution from Conestoga Mall (Cash NOI** for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $206.1 million).
Redevelopment Capital Expenditures: Management has revised its anticipated development spend for the 2023 fiscal year to be in the range of $50 million to $60 million. primarily related to Northland Village in Calgary, Alberta (guidance updated from $30 million to $40 million). See Section 7.3, “Redevelopment and Development”.
Select Financial and Operational Metrics
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As at or for the three months ended, (in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated) (unaudited) |
June 30, 2023 |
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March 31, 2023 |
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June 30, 2022 |
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Number of investment properties |
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35 |
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|
35 |
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|
35 |
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Gross leasable area (“GLA”) (in millions of square feet) |
|
10.9 |
|
|
|
10.9 |
|
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|
11.3 |
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In-place occupancy |
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89.8 |
% |
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|
90.6 |
% |
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|
86.5 |
% |
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Committed occupancy |
|
91.0 |
% |
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|
91.3 |
% |
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|
87.4 |
% |
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Weighted average net rent per occupied square foot1 |
$ |
24.37 |
$ |
24.30 |
$ |
24.10 |
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Total assets |
$ |
3,298,973 |
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$ |
3,277,463 |
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|
$ |
3,219,667 |
|
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Total liabilities |
$ |
1,193,143 |
|
|
$ |
1,181,210 |
|
|
$ |
1,006,149 |
|
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Total revenue |
$ |
95,965 |
|
|
$ |
96,369 |
|
|
$ |
94,337 |
|
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Cash flow from (used in) operating activities |
$ |
51,082 |
|
|
$ |
22,887 |
|
|
$ |
29,118 |
|
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Cash Net Operating Income** (“Cash NOI”) |
$ |
54,163 |
|
|
$ |
51,187 |
|
|
$ |
52,463 |
|
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Same Properties Cash NOI** growth |
|
3.4 |
% |
|
|
9.8 |
% |
|
|
— |
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Net income (loss) |
$ |
32,602 |
|
|
$ |
35,586 |
|
|
$ |
4,157 |
|
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Net income (loss) per unit |
$ |
0.339 |
|
|
$ |
0.369 |
|
|
$ |
0.041 |
|
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Funds from Operations** (“FFO”) per unit – average diluted |
$ |
0.395 |
|
|
$ |
0.369 |
|
|
$ |
0.399 |
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FFO Payout Ratio** |
|
51.9 |
% |
|
|
55.5 |
% |
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|
50.1 |
% |
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Adjusted Funds from Operations** (“AFFO”) per unit – average diluted |
$ |
0.266 |
|
|
$ |
0.319 |
|
|
$ |
0.332 |
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AFFO Payout Ratio** |
|
77.1 |
% |
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64.2 |
% |
|
|
60.2 |
% |
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Distributions declared per unit |
$ |
0.205 |
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|
$ |
0.205 |
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$ |
0.200 |
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Weighted average Units outstanding – diluted (‘000s) |
|
97,290 |
|
|
|
97,788 |
|
|
|
101,447 |
|
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Net Asset Value** (“NAV”) per unit outstanding |
$ |
21.90 |
|
|
$ |
21.74 |
|
|
$ |
22.16 |
|
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Debt to Total Assets**2 |
|
33.3 |
% |
|
|
33.5 |
% |
|
|
28.8 |
% |
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Average Net Debt** to Adjusted EBITDA**2,3 |
5.2x |
|
5.1x |
|
5.1x |
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Interest Coverage**2,3 |
4.1x |
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4.6x |
|
6.0x |
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Liquidity |
$ |
452,206 |
|
|
$ |
468,301 |
|
|
$ |
307,471 |
|
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Unencumbered Assets |
$ |
2,726,616 |
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|
$ |
2,712,996 |
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$ |
2,185,310 |
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Unencumbered assets to unsecured debt |
3.4x |
|
3.4x |
|
6.2x |
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Secured debt to Total Debt** |
|
27.1 |
% |
|
|
27.2 |
% |
|
|
51.2 |
% |
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Fixed rate debt as a percent of Total Debt** |
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
89.0 |
% |
|
Weighted average term to debt maturity -Total Debt** (in years) |
|
3.6 |
|
|
|
3.9 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
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Weighted average interest rate – Total Debt** |
|
4.77 |
% |
|
|
4.76 |
% |
|
|
3.87 |
% |
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** Denotes a non-GAAP measure. See Section 1, “Basis of Presentation” – “Use of Non-GAAP Measures” and Section 12, “Non-GAAP Measures” in the MD&A. |
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1 Supplementary financial measure, see Section 1, “Basis of Presentation” – “Use of Operating Metrics” in the MD&A. |
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2 The debt ratios are non-GAAP ratios calculated on the basis described in the indentures for the Series A, Series B and Series C debentures (the “Trust Indentures”). See Section 10.4, “Capital Structure” in the MD&A. |
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3 For the rolling four-quarters ended June 30, 2023 and March, 31, 2023, and for the six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively. Rolling four-quarters are not available for the 2022 fiscal year. |
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Operating Results
Same Properties Cash NOI** for the quarter was $1.7 million, or 3.4%, higher than the same period of the prior year. Cash NOI** for shopping centres contributed $1.8 million, or 3.7%, to the increase. The increase was driven by higher revenues from base rent, specialty leasing and recovery of operating costs, partially offset by lower percentage rent in lieu of base rent. Redevelopment projects completed in 2022 contributed $0.5 million to the shopping centres’ base rent.
The below table compares the composition of FFO** and AFFO** and calculates the drivers of the changes for the three months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
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For the three months ended June 30,
($ thousands except per unit amounts) (unaudited) |
2023 |
|
2022 |
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Change |
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Contribution |
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per unit1 |
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Contribution |
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per unit1 |
|
Contribution |
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per unit1 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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NOI** from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Same Properties2 |
$ |
54,211 |
|
|
$ |
0.557 |
|
|
$ |
52,794 |
|
|
$ |
0.520 |
|
|
$ |
1,417 |
|
|
$ |
0.014 |
|
|
Property under redevelopment |
|
1,212 |
|
|
|
0.013 |
|
|
|
1,241 |
|
|
|
0.012 |
|
|
|
(29 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
Interest and other income |
|
2,192 |
|
|
|
0.023 |
|
|
|
782 |
|
|
|
0.008 |
|
|
|
1,410 |
|
|
|
0.014 |
|
|
Net interest and other financing charges |
|
(12,811 |
) |
|
|
(0.132 |
) |
|
|
(8,208 |
) |
|
|
(0.081 |
) |
|
|
(4,603 |
) |
|
|
(0.045 |
) |
|
General and administrative expenses (net of internal expenses for leases) |
|
(5,986 |
) |
|
|
(0.062 |
) |
|
|
(5,924 |
) |
|
|
(0.058 |
) |
|
|
(62 |
) |
|
|
(0.001 |
) |
|
Amortization |
|
(375 |
) |
|
|
(0.004 |
) |
|
|
(197 |
) |
|
|
(0.002 |
) |
|
|
(178 |
) |
|
|
(0.002 |
) |
|
Impact of variance in weighted average units |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
0.016 |
|
|
FFO** and FFO** per unit – average diluted |
$ |
38,443 |
|
|
$ |
0.395 |
|
|
$ |
40,488 |
|
|
$ |
0.399 |
|
|
$ |
(2,045 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.004 |
) |
|
Internal expenses for leases |
|
(1,867 |
) |
|
|
(0.019 |
) |
|
|
(1,490 |
) |
|
|
(0.015 |
) |
|
|
(377 |
) |
|
|
(0.003 |
) |
|
Straight-line rent |
|
(384 |
) |
|
|
(0.004 |
) |
|
|
(1,331 |
) |
|
|
(0.013 |
) |
|
|
947 |
|
|
|
0.009 |
|
|
Recoverable and non-recoverable costs |
|
(2,841 |
) |
|
|
(0.029 |
) |
|
|
(1,324 |
) |
|
|
(0.013 |
) |
|
|
(1,517 |
) |
|
|
(0.015 |
) |
|
Tenant allowances and leasing costs |
|
(7,499 |
) |
|
|
(0.077 |
) |
|
|
(2,652 |
) |
|
|
(0.026 |
) |
|
|
(4,847 |
) |
|
|
(0.048 |
) |
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Impact of variance in weighted average units |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(0.005 |
) |
|
AFFO** and AFFO** per unit – average diluted |
$ |
25,852 |
|
|
$ |
0.266 |
|
|
$ |
33,691 |
|
|
$ |
0.332 |
|
|
$ |
(7,839 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.066 |
) |
|
** Denotes a non-GAAP measure. See Section 1, “Basis of Presentation” – “Use of Non-GAAP Measures” and Section 12, “Non-GAAP Measures” in the MD&A. |
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1 Per weighted average diluted unit |
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2 Properties owned throughout the entire 18 months ended June 30, 2023, excluding properties under development or major redevelopment, are referred to as “Same Properties”. |
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The $0.004 per unit decrease in FFO** was primarily attributable to a $0.045 decrease per unit due to higher net interest and other financing charges. These per unit decreases were partially offset by $0.014 per unit from Same Properties NOI** growth and a $0.016 per unit increase due to the change in Units outstanding as a result of NCIB activity. The $0.066 decrease in AFFO** per unit was primarily driven by the year over year variability of capital spending on tenant allowances and leasing costs and higher recoverable cost spending in the current year.
The below table compares the composition of FFO** and AFFO** for the three months ended June 30, 2023 to the prior quarter ended March 31, 2023 and calculates the drivers of the quarter over quarter changes.
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($ thousands except per unit amounts) (unaudited) |
June 30, 2023 |
|
March, 31, 2023 |
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Change |
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For the three months ended |
Contribution |
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per unit1 |
|
Contribution |
|
per unit1 |
|
Contribution |
|
per unit1 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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NOI** from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Same Properties |
$ |
54,211 |
|
|
$ |
0.557 |
|
|
$ |
51,155 |
|
|
$ |
0.523 |
|
|
$ |
3,056 |
|
|
$ |
0.031 |
|
|
Property under redevelopment |
|
1,212 |
|
|
|
0.013 |
|
|
|
1,151 |
|
|
|
0.012 |
|
|
|
61 |
|
|
|
0.001 |
|
|
Interest and other income |
|
2,192 |
|
|
|
0.023 |
|
|
|
1,404 |
|
|
|
0.014 |
|
|
|
788 |
|
|
|
0.008 |
|
|
Net interest and other financing charges |
|
(12,811 |
) |
|
|
(0.132 |
) |
|
|
(11,838 |
) |
|
|
(0.121 |
) |
|
|
(973 |
) |
|
|
(0.010 |
) |
|
General and administrative expenses (net of internal expenses for leases) |
|
(5,986 |
) |
|
|
(0.062 |
) |
|
|
(5,401 |
) |
|
|
(0.055 |
) |
|
|
(585 |
) |
|
|
(0.006 |
) |
|
Amortization |
|
(375 |
) |
|
|
(0.004 |
) |
|
|
(374 |
) |
|
|
(0.004 |
) |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
Impact of variance in weighted average units |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
0.002 |
|
|
FFO** |
$ |
38,443 |
|
|
$ |
0.395 |
|
|
$ |
36,097 |
|
|
$ |
0.369 |
|
|
$ |
2,346 |
|
|
$ |
0.026 |
|
|
Internal expenses for leases |
|
(1,867 |
) |
|
|
(0.019 |
) |
|
|
(1,847 |
) |
|
|
(0.019 |
) |
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
Straight-line rent |
|
(384 |
) |
|
|
(0.004 |
) |
|
|
(833 |
) |
|
|
(0.008 |
) |
|
|
449 |
|
|
|
0.005 |
|
|
Recoverable and non-recoverable costs |
|
(2,841 |
) |
|
|
(0.029 |
) |
|
|
(1,152 |
) |
|
|
(0.012 |
) |
|
|
(1,689 |
) |
|
|
(0.017 |
) |
|
Tenant allowances and leasing costs |
|
(7,499 |
) |
|
|
(0.077 |
) |
|
|
(1,049 |
) |
|
|
(0.011 |
) |
|
|
(6,450 |
) |
|
|
(0.066 |
) |
|
Impact of variance in weighted average units |
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(0.001 |
) |
|
AFFO** |
$ |
25,852 |
|
|
$ |
0.266 |
|
|
$ |
31,216 |
|
|
$ |
0.319 |
|
|
$ |
(5,364 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.053 |
) |
|
** Denotes a non-GAAP measure. See Section 1, “Basis of Presentation” – “Use of Non-GAAP Measures” and Section 12, “Non-GAAP Measures” in the MD&A. |
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1 Per weighted average diluted unit. |
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FFO** for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $0.026 per unit higher than the prior quarter ended March, 31, 2023. This increase was driven by a $0.031 per unit increase in Same Properties NOI** primarily attributable to prior year tax recoveries and improved expense recovery ratios, partially offset by bad debt expense. There was a $0.006 per unit decrease from higher general and administrative costs, due in part to timing of grants under the unit-based compensation program. Higher interest expense due to rising interest rates, was partially offset by interest income on cash balances carried in the second quarter. Continuing NCIB activity contributed a $0.002 per unit increase. The $0.053 per unit decrease in quarter over quarter AFFO** was driven by the seasonality of recoverable capital projects and the variability of capital spending for tenant allowances and leasing costs.
Occupancy and Leasing Results
Primaris’ leasing activities are focused on driving value by actively managing the tenant and merchandising mix at its investment properties. Due to seasonality, fourth quarter occupancy is typically higher as retailers benefit from holiday shopping. Portfolio in-place occupancy at June 30, 2023 increased 3.3% from June 30, 2022.
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As at |
|
Committed occupancy |
In-place occupancy |
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Count |
June 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2023 |
December 31, 2022 |
June 30, 2022 |
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Shopping centres1 |
22 |
90.5 |
% |
89.4 |
% |
91.0 |
% |
87.7 |
% |
|
Other properties2 |
13 |
94.7 |
% |
92.7 |
% |
91.7 |
% |
78.8 |
% |
|
Portfolio occupancy |
35 |
91.0 |
% |
89.8 |
% |
91.1 |
% |
86.5 |
% |
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Portfolio average in-place occupancy |
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Three months ended |
35 |
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90.0 |
% |
91.0 |
% |
86.3 |
% |
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Year to date |
35 |
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90.3 |
% |
88.3 |
% |
86.0 |
% |
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1 Shopping centres include 21 enclosed malls and 1 open air centre, Highstreet Shopping Centre in Abbotsford, BC. |
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2 Other properties include 9 plazas, 3 office buildings and 1 industrial building. Other properties above includes the property under redevelopment. |
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In the quarter, Primaris completed 156 leasing deals totaling 0.5 million square feet. Overall renewal rents were up 8.2% comprised of commercial retail unit (“CRU”) renewals of 6.0%, and large format renewals of 19.1%.
Included in the leasing activity for the quarter were 28 new leases that were for a lease term of less than one year, or for percentage rent in lieu of base rent. While these lease structures have always been a tool to manage tenant relocations and the timing of development plans, during the pandemic leases structured as percentage rent in lieu of base rent were more prevalent to assist tenants and to maintain occupancy rates. As these leases mature, management anticipates moving tenants back to traditional lease structures. At June 30, 2023, percentage rent in lieu of base rent leases were in place for 0.6 million square feet of GLA, or 6.5% of occupied GLA with an average remaining lease term of 2.3 years.
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Percentage Rent in Lieu of Base Rent Leases |
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As at |
Number of Leases |
Portion of Leases by Count1 |
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June 30, 2023 |
128 |
5.9 % |
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March 31, 2023 |
155 |
7.1 % |
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December 31, 2022 |
169 |
7.7 % |
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September 30, 2022 |
177 |
8.1 % |
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June 30, 2022 |
181 |
8.3 % |
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March 31, 2022 |
184 |
8.5 % |
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1 Lease count excludes short term leases. |
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Robust Liquidity and Differentiated Financial Model
Primaris’ differentiated financial model is core to its overall strategy, providing a best-in-class capital structure upon which to build the business, providing on-going financial stability and strength. The following table summarizes Primaris’ unencumbered assets and unsecured debt.
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($ thousands) (unaudited) As at |
Target Ratio |
June 30, 2023 |
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December 31, 2022 |
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Unencumbered assets – number |
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29 |
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|
30 |
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Unencumbered assets – value |
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$ |
2,726,616 |
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$ |
2,863,844 |
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Unencumbered assets as a percentage of the investment properties |
|
|
86.3 |
% |
|
|
91.8 |
% |
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Secured debt to Total Debt** |
<40% |
|
27.1 |
% |
|
|
21.4 |
% |
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Unencumbered assets to unsecured debt |
|
3.4x |
|
3.6x |
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Unencumbered assets in excess of unsecured debt |
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$ |
1,926,616 |
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|
|
2,069,844 |
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Percent of Cash NOI** generated by unencumbered assets |
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|
85.1 |
% |
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|
90.2 |
% |
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** Denotes a non-GAAP measure. See Section 1, “Basis of Presentation” – “Use of Non-GAAP Measures” and Section 12, “Non-GAAP Measures” in the MD&A. |
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There is no debt maturing in 2023.
Liquidity at quarter end was $452.2 million, or 41.2% of Total Debt**, covering all debt obligations into 2026.
Primaris has a NAV** per unit outstanding of $21.90.
Conference Call and Webcast
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Date: Friday August 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) |
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Webcast link: Please go to the Investor Relations section on Primaris’ website or click here. |
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Conference call details: |
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Dial: |
For Canada please dial: 1-833-950-0062 |
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For International please dial: 1-833-470-1428 |
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Passcode: |
256362 |
The call will be accessible for replay until August 18, 2023, by dialing 1-866-813-9403 with access code 218673, or on the Investor Relations section of the website.
About Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust
Primaris is Canada’s only enclosed shopping centre focused REIT, with ownership interests primarily in leading enclosed shopping centres located in growing markets. The current portfolio totals 11.4 million square feet valued at approximately $3.4 billion at Primaris’ share. Economies of scale are achieved through its fully internal, vertically integrated, full-service national management platform. Primaris is very well-capitalized and is exceptionally well positioned to take advantage of market opportunities at an extraordinary moment in the evolution of the Canadian retail property landscape.
Forward-Looking Statements and Future Oriented Financial Information Disclaimer
Certain statements included in this news release constitute ‘‘forward-looking information’’ or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The words “will”, “expects”, “plans”, “estimates”, “intends” and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Specific forward-looking statements made or implied in this news release include but are not limited to statements regarding: growth opportunities, estimated growth of Same Properties Cash NOI**, expected future distributions, the Trust’s development activities, expected benefits from the Trust’s normal course issuer bid activity, occupancy improvement, increasing rental rates, future acquisitions, reinvestment in select shopping centres, internal NOI growth opportunity, refinancing risk, the Trust’s targets for managing its financial condition, the recovery of tenant sales, and the movement of tenants back to traditional lease structures. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, Primaris cautions that although it is believed that the assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances, actual results, performance or achievements of Primaris may differ materially from the expectations set out in the forward-looking statements. Material risk factors and assumptions include those set out in the MD&A which will be available on SEDAR, and in Primaris’ other materials filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities from time to time. Given these risks, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of their dates. Other than as specifically required by law, Primaris undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise.
Readers are cautioned that there is a significant risk that actual results for the year ending December 31, 2023 will vary from the financial outlook statements provided in this press release and MD&A and that such variations may be material.
Certain forward-looking information included in this news release may also be considered “future-oriented financial information” or “financial outlook” for purposes of applicable securities laws (collectively, “FOFI”). FOFI about the Trust’s prospective results of operations including, without limitation, anticipated NOI** growth, impact on rental revenue of contractual rent-steps, anticipated general and administrative expense levels, and anticipated capital spending, is subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications set out in the MD&A which will be available on SEDAR, and in Primaris’ other materials filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities from time to time. The Trust and management believe that such FOFI have been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management’s best estimates and judgments. However, because this information is subjective and subject to numerous risks, it should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results.
Contacts
For more information:
TSX: PMZ.UN
www.primarisreit.com
www.sedarplus.ca
Alex Avery
Chief Executive Officer
416-642-7837
[email protected]
Rags Davloor
Chief Financial Officer
416-645-3716
[email protected]
Timothy Pire
Chair of the Board
[email protected]
