Third Quarter Report
2023
Table of Contents
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Position | 1 | ||||
Condensed Combined Balance Sheets | 71 | ||||
Condensed Combined Statements of Net Income (Loss) | 72 | ||||
Condensed Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income | 73 | ||||
Condensed Combined Statements of Unitholders’ Equity | 74 | ||||
Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flows | 75 | ||||
Notes to Condensed Combined Financial Statements | 76 | ||||
Corporate Information | Inside back cover |
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL POSITION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Basis of Presentation | Commitments, Contractual Obligations, Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements | |||||||||||||
Financial and Operating Highlights | Non-IFRS Performance Measures and Ratios | |||||||||||||
Significant Matters | Significant Accounting Estimates | |||||||||||||
Business Overview and Strategic Outlook | New Accounting Pronouncements and Developments | |||||||||||||
Environmental, Social, Governance, and Resilience (ESG+R) | Internal Controls over Financial Reporting | |||||||||||||
Results of Operations | Risks and Uncertainties | |||||||||||||
Investment Properties | Quarterly Financial Data | |||||||||||||
Liquidity and Capital Resources | Forward-Looking Statements | |||||||||||||
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Position (“MD&A”) of Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (“Granite REIT”) and Granite REIT Inc. (“Granite GP”) summarizes the significant factors affecting the combined operating results, financial condition, liquidity and cash flows of Granite REIT, Granite GP and their subsidiaries (collectively “Granite” or the “Trust”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts are in millions of Canadian dollars. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed combined financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The MD&A was prepared as at November 8, 2023 and its contents were approved by the Board of Trustees of Granite REIT and Board of Directors of Granite GP on this date. Additional information relating to Granite, including the Annual Report and Annual Information Form (“AIF”) for fiscal 2022 and dated March 8, 2023, can be obtained from the Trust’s website at www.granitereit.com, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
In addition to using financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS, Granite also uses certain non-IFRS performance measures and non-IFRS ratios in managing its business to measure financial and operating performance as well as for capital allocation decisions and valuation purposes. Granite believes that providing these measures on a supplemental basis to the IFRS amounts is helpful to investors in assessing the overall performance of Granite’s business.
The non-IFRS performance measures include net operating income before lease termination and close-out fees, straight-line rent and tenant incentive amortization (“NOI - cash basis”), same property NOI - cash basis, constant currency same property NOI - cash basis, funds from operations (“FFO”), adjusted funds from operations (“AFFO”), adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”), available liquidity, total debt and net debt. Refer to “NON-IFRS PERFORMANCE MEASURES” for definitions and reconciliations of non-IFRS measures to IFRS financial measures.
The non-IFRS ratios include FFO payout ratio, AFFO payout ratio, leverage ratio, interest coverage ratio, net leverage ratio, indebtedness ratio, unencumbered asset coverage ratio and
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any related per unit amounts. Refer to “NON-IFRS RATIOS” for definitions and reconciliations of non-IFRS ratios to IFRS financial measures.
Readers are cautioned that these measures do not have standardized meanings prescribed under IFRS and, therefore, should not be construed as alternatives to net income, cash provided by operating activities or any other measure calculated in accordance with IFRS. Additionally, because these terms do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS, they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other reporting issuers.
FINANCIAL AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except as noted) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating highlights | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $131.5 | $111.6 | $391.4 | $330.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net operating income (“NOI”) | 109.2 | 94.0 | 325.2 | 278.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
NOI - cash basis(1) | 106.3 | 93.1 | 314.9 | 274.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to stapled unitholders | 33.1 | (93.3) | 105.3 | 282.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
FFO(1) | 79.1 | 70.7 | 236.3 | 212.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
AFFO(1) | 69.6 | 63.3 | 214.1 | 197.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 85.2 | 78.3 | 237.1 | 212.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Monthly distributions paid | 51.0 | 50.7 | 153.0 | 152.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
FFO payout ratio(1)(2) | 64 | % | 71 | % | 65 | % | 72 | % | |||||||||||||||
AFFO payout ratio(1)(2) | 73 | % | 80 | % | 71 | % | 77 | % | |||||||||||||||
Per unit amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted FFO(1) | $1.24 | $1.08 | $3.70 | $3.23 | |||||||||||||||||||
Diluted AFFO(1) | $1.09 | $0.97 | $3.35 | $3.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
Monthly distributions paid | $0.80 | $0.78 | $2.40 | $2.32 | |||||||||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of units | 63.9 | 65.5 | 63.9 | 65.7 |
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As at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
Financial highlights | |||||||||||
Investment properties - fair value (7) | $8,898.5 | $8,839.6 | |||||||||
Assets held for sale(7) | — | 41.2 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 158.3 | 135.1 | |||||||||
Total debt(3) | 2,999.4 | 2,930.3 | |||||||||
Trading price per unit (TSX: GRT.UN) | $72.80 | $69.03 | |||||||||
Debt metrics, ratings and outlook | |||||||||||
Net leverage ratio(1) | 32 | % | 32 | % | |||||||
Interest coverage ratio(1) | 5.7x | 7.1x | |||||||||
Indebtedness ratio (total debt to adjusted EBITDA)(1) | 7.8x | 8.3x | |||||||||
Weighted average cost of debt(4) | 2.27 | % | 2.28 | % | |||||||
Weighted average debt term-to-maturity, in years(4) | 3.4 | 4.1 | |||||||||
DBRS rating and outlook | BBB (high) stable | BBB (high) stable | |||||||||
Moody’s rating and outlook | Baa2 Stable | Baa2 Stable | |||||||||
Property metrics (7) | |||||||||||
Number of investment properties | 143 | 140 | |||||||||
Income-producing properties | 137 | 128 | |||||||||
Properties under development | 3 | 8 | |||||||||
Land held for development | 3 | 4 | |||||||||
Gross leasable area (“GLA”), square feet | 62.9 | 59.4 | |||||||||
Occupancy, by GLA | 95.6 | % | 99.6 | % | |||||||
Magna as a percentage of annualized revenue(5) | 25 | % | 26 | % | |||||||
Magna as a percentage of GLA | 19 | % | 20 | % | |||||||
Weighted average lease term in years, by GLA | 6.4 | 5.9 | |||||||||
Overall capitalization rate(6) | 5.1 | % | 4.9 | % |
(1) For definitions of Granite’s non-IFRS measures and ratios, refer to the sections “NON-IFRS PERFORMANCE MEASURES” and “NON-IFRS RATIOS”.
(2) The FFO and AFFO payout ratios are calculated as monthly distributions, divided by FFO and AFFO, respectively, in a period.
(3) Total debt includes lease obligations recognized under IFRS 16, Leases.
(4) Excludes lease obligations recognized under IFRS 16, Leases.
(5) Annualized revenue presented is calculated as the contractual base rent for the month subsequent to the quarterly reporting period multiplied by 12 months. Annualized revenue excludes revenue from properties classified as assets held for sale.
(6) Refer to “Valuation Metrics by Asset Category” in the “INVESTMENT PROPERTIES” section.
(7) Assets held for sale are excluded from investment properties and related property metrics. Accordingly, two such assets that were held for sale at December 31, 2022 were excluded from investment properties and related metrics at December 31, 2022, throughout this MD&A.
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SIGNIFICANT MATTERS
Property Acquisitions
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Granite acquired two income-producing industrial properties in the United States.
Property acquisitions consisted of the following:
Acquisitions | Weighted Average Lease Term, in years by Sq ft(1)(3) | |||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except as noted) | Property Purchase Price(2) | |||||||||||||||||||
Property Address | Location | Sq ft(1) | Date Acquired | Stabilized Yield(1) | ||||||||||||||||
Income-producing properties: | ||||||||||||||||||||
10144 Veterans Dr. | Avon, USA | 0.7 | N/A | March 30, 2023 | $72.8 | 5.4 | % | |||||||||||||
10207 Veterans Dr. | Avon, USA | 0.3 | N/A | March 30, 2023 | 34.1 | 5.3 | % | |||||||||||||
1.0 | $106.9 | 5.4 | % |
(1) As at the date of acquisition. The properties were vacant on the date of acquisition.
(2) Purchase price does not include transaction costs associated with property acquisitions.
(3) Weighted average lease term applicable to the occupied space.
Property Disposition
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Granite disposed of two income-producing properties in the United States and Canada for gross proceeds of $45.3 million. The property in the USA was leased to a subsidiary of Magna International Inc. at the date of disposition and the property in Canada was vacant at the date of disposition.
Disposition | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except as noted) | |||||||||||||||||
Property Address | Location | Sq ft | Date Disposed | Sale Price(1) | Annualized Revenue (2) | ||||||||||||
Disposed during the nine months ended September 30, 2023: | |||||||||||||||||
4701 S. Cowan Rd. | Muncie, USA | 0.2 | March 15, 2023 | $24.7 | $1.6 | ||||||||||||
50 Casmir Ct. | Concord, Canada | 0.1 | August 15, 2023 | 20.6 | — | ||||||||||||
0.3 | $45.3 | $1.6 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Sale price does not include transaction costs associated with disposition. | |||||||||||||||||
(2) As at the date of disposition. | |||||||||||||||||
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Construction and Development Commitments
Granite had the following construction and development commitments as at September 30, 2023:
Commitments | Accruals/ Payments/ Deposits Made | Year-One Stabilized Yield (2) | |||||||||||||||
(in millions, except as noted) | |||||||||||||||||
Property Location | Additional sq ft | Future Commitments (1) | Total Cost | ||||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2023: | |||||||||||||||||
Development, construction or expansion: | |||||||||||||||||
Property under development in Brantford, ON | 0.4 | $ | 40.5 | $ | 28.6 | $ | 69.1 | 6.8 | % | ||||||||
Site plan approval for a development in Brantford, ON | 0.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 5.9 | — | % | |||||||||||
Site plan approval for a development in Houston, TX | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 2.6 | — | % | |||||||||||
Expansion of 555 Beck Cres., Ajax, ON | 0.1 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 14.9 | 5.6 | % | |||||||||||
Other construction commitments | — | 1.0 | 24.1 | 25.1 | — | % | |||||||||||
2.5 | $ | 52.7 | $ | 64.9 | $ | 117.6 | 6.6 | % | |||||||||
(2) Yield based on total cost including land (see “Development and Expansion Projects”).
During the third quarter of 2023, construction continued at Granite’s approximately 410,000 square foot, 40’ clear height, state-of-the-art modern distribution facility in Brantford, Ontario. The build-to-suit facility being constructed for a global chocolate producer is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. In June 2023, Granite commenced the site plan approval process for a second phase of development at its site in Brantford, Ontario.
During the third quarter of 2023, construction continued at Granite’s site in Ajax, Ontario. The approximately 50,000 square foot, 32’ clear height speculative expansion of 555 Beck Crescent is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.
In September 2023, Granite commenced the site plan approval process for a third phase of development at its site in Houston, Texas.
September 2026 Term Loan
On September 7, 2023, Granite REIT Holdings Limited Partnership (“Granite LP”) entered into and fully drew upon a €70.0 million senior unsecured non-revolving term facility that matures on September 8, 2026 (“September 2026 Term Loan”). The September 2026 Term Loan is fully prepayable without penalty. In conjunction with the September 2026 Term Loan, Granite entered into a float to fixed interest rate swap (the “September 2026 Interest Rate Swap”) to exchange the floating Euro Interbank Offer Rate (“EURIBOR”) based interest payments from the September 2026 Term Loan for fixed Euro denominated interest payments resulting in an all-in fixed interest rate of 4.3325%. Granite used the net proceeds from the September 2026 Term Loan to fully repay all draws outstanding on the Credit Facility with the remainder to be used for general corporate purposes, including to fund development and property acquisitions.
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Subsequent Events
Issuance of Unsecured Debentures
On October 12, 2023, Granite LP completed an offering of $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.074% Series 7 senior unsecured debentures due April 12, 2029 (the “2029 Debentures”). The net proceeds received by Granite LP after deducting the financing costs totaling $2.4 million were $397.6 million. The 2029 Debentures are guaranteed by Granite REIT and Granite GP. The 2029 Debentures are Granite’s third green bond issuance pursuant to its Green Bond Framework. Granite intends to use an amount equal to the net proceeds from the offering of the 2029 Debentures to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, expenditures associated with Eligible Green Projects as described in the Granite Green Bond Framework, which is available on Granite’s website. Initially and prior to the full allocation, the net proceeds from the 2029 Debentures will be used to refinance existing debt, including Granite’s Series 3 senior unsecured debentures due November 30, 2023 (the “2023 Debentures”) on maturity, and for general corporate purposes.
On October 10, 2023 Granite also entered into a cross currency interest rate swap commencing on October 12, 2023 to exchange the Canadian dollar denominated principal and interest payments of the 2029 Debentures for Euro denominated payments, resulting in an effective fixed interest rate of 4.9285% for the five and a half year term of the 2029 Debentures.
Increase in Distributions
On November 8, 2023, Granite increased its targeted annualized distribution by 3.125% to $3.30 ($0.2750 per month) per stapled unit from $3.20 ($0.2667 per month) per stapled unit to be effective upon the declaration of the distribution in respect of the month of December 2023 and payable in mid-January 2024.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Granite currently holds investments and operates in Western Europe, specifically in Netherlands, Germany and Austria. Since the commencement of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022 and up to the date of this MD&A, the European real estate markets in which Granite operates have remained orderly and Granite has continued to realize stable net operating income growth while continuing to execute on its strategic initiatives.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and up to the date of this MD&A, there has not been a significant impact on Granite’s operations, assets or liabilities as a result of the war.
Although not directly impacted by the ongoing Russian/Ukraine war thus far, Granite and its tenants are exposed to a broad range of current and evolving risks including:
•slowdown of global economic growth and more specifically in the European region;
•inflationary pressures, including energy, labour and transportation/logistics;
•higher interest rates;
•energy security in Western Europe; and
•supply chain disruptions.
A material deterioration in any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on Granite’s tenants and their ability to continue to operate and pay rent, and impact debt and
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equity markets, either of which could adversely impact Granite’s operations and financial performance. Granite is continuing to monitor the situation in Ukraine and globally and assessing its potential impact on Granite’s business.
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BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND STRATEGIC OUTLOOK
Business Overview
Granite is a Canadian-based real estate investment trust (“REIT”) engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership and management of logistics, warehouse and industrial properties in North America and Europe. As at November 8, 2023, Granite owns 143 investment properties in five countries having approximately 62.9 million square feet of gross leasable area. Granite has a highly-integrated team of real estate professionals with extensive experience in operations, leasing, development, investment and asset management located at its head office in Toronto, Canada and regional offices in Dallas, United States; Vienna, Austria; and Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Granite’s investment properties consist of income-producing properties, properties under development and land held for development (see “INVESTMENT PROPERTIES”). The income-producing properties consist primarily of logistics, e-commerce and distribution warehouses, and light industrial and heavy industrial manufacturing properties. Lease payments are primarily denominated in three currencies: the Canadian dollar (“$”), the Euro (“€”) and the US dollar (“US$”). Granite’s investment properties by geographic location, property count and square footage as at November 8, 2023 are summarized below:
Investment Properties Summary | ||
Five countries/143 properties/62.9 million square feet |
Strategic Outlook
Management continues to identify and pursue value creation and investment opportunities that management believes will generate superior long-term total returns for unitholders.
Granite’s long-term strategy is to continue to build upon its institutional and globally diversified industrial real estate business; to grow and diversify its asset base through acquisitions, development, re-development and dispositions; to maintain a conservative balance sheet; and to reduce its exposure to its largest tenant, Magna International Inc. and its operating subsidiaries (collectively, “Magna”) and the special purpose properties (see “INVESTMENT PROPERTIES”).
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Granite has positioned itself financially to execute on its strategic plan including to capitalize on any strategic opportunities as they arise, and existing and future development activity within its targeted geographic footprint.
As Granite looks to the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, its priorities are set out below:
•Driving FFO, AFFO and net asset value per unit growth while maintaining conservative capital ratios;
•Actively managing its income-producing portfolio and recently completed developments, focusing on new and renewal leasing;
•Executing on development, redevelopment and expansion projects in the U.S., Europe, and the Greater Toronto Area (the “GTA”);
•Selectively pursuing strategic land and income-producing property acquisition opportunities in our target markets; and
•Advancing Granite’s Environmental, Social, Governance and Resilience (ESG+R) program and meeting established targets for 2023 and beyond.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, GOVERNANCE, AND RESILIENCE (ESG+R)
Granite recognizes the important role building owners can play in fostering the efficient use of resources and respecting our environment. As a good steward for investors, Granite seeks to practically incorporate sustainability in its actions and decision-making process, while generating returns for unitholders.
Consistent with this principle, Granite applies the following long-term ESG+R objectives in its business:
Environmental | Social | Governance | Resilience | ||||||||
Promote efficiency and sustainable practices at both Granite’s properties and corporate offices | Engage with investors, employees, tenants, property managers, and community | Disclose ESG+R performance as a commitment to transparency and accountability | Identify and mitigate potential climate-related risks within our portfolio |
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Granite’s ESG+R program is aligned with SASB1, GRESB2, GRI3 and TCFD4. Data provided herein has been reviewed by a third-party ESG+R consultant and represents a snapshot of current performance.
GRESB
GRESB assesses and scores the Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) performance of real estate portfolios around the world and this year increased to over 1,800 participants. Results have come out for the 2023 submission with Granite increasing its score by 6 points compared to last year and receiving a 1st place ranking in its peer group.
2023 GRESB Public Disclosure Report
In GRESB’s 2023 Public Disclosure Report, which evaluates the level of ESG disclosure by listed property companies and REITs, Granite was ranked 2nd in the United States of America Industrial sector comprised of 10 reporting entities.
1 Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
2 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmarking
3 Global Reporting Initiative
4 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
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Below is a selection of key actions and performance items of Granite’s ESG+R Program:
Environmental — Actions & Performance
•Work to reduce landlord-controlled energy, operational emissions (scope 1 and 2), and water by 25% on an intensity basis, per square foot, by the beginning of 2030 (or 2.5% annual reduction) at Granite’s properties5;
•Increase the energy, emissions, water and waste data coverage across Granite’s portfolio to 50% of its income-producing portfolio by 2030 by collaborating with tenants, implementing green lease language, and obtaining data directly from the utility companies whenever available;
•Granite is on track to meet its updated target to support the production of new renewable energy through the installation of on-site solar PV systems with the capacity to generate 24 MW of electricity by 20256 as solar PV systems with peak generation capacity of 21.21 MW are currently operational on Granite properties;
•Four beehives have been installed on Granite’s behalf at three properties to promote local biodiversity and engagement with tenants;
•Commit that all development projects controlled by Granite will be built to standards consistent with the scope of Granite’s Green Bond Framework and certify 100% of new developments to a third-party green building certification standard (such as LEED, BREEAM, Green Globes, DGNB);
•All properties were sent an annual ESG+R metrics survey in the first quarter of 2023. The survey is used to identify what sustainability initiatives have been implemented at each property over the past year, including those initiated by tenants. A few highlights from 2022 include LED lighting installed at 24 properties, irrigation efficiency projects completed at 8 properties, and waste audits conducted at 11 properties, promoting energy savings, water optimization, and sustainable waste management; and
•Granite has exceeded the target to strategically evaluate and pursue applicable green building certifications at Granite’s properties and achieve 30% third-party green building certifications by floor area by 2030. Currently, 42% has been certified. Below is a list of Granite’s properties that have achieved a green certification.
Property | Size (Sq ft) in millions | Location | Certification Type | Level | ||||||||||
2020 Logistics Dr. | 0.8 | Mississauga, Canada | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
Expansion to 2095 Logistics Dr. | 0.1 | Mississauga, Canada | Green Globes New Construction | 2 Green Globes | ||||||||||
600 Tesma Way | 0.1 | Concord, Canada | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
8995 Airport Rd. | 0.1 | Brampton, Canada | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
Im Ghai 36 | 0.3 | Altbach, Germany | DGNB New Construction Logistics Buildings | Gold | ||||||||||
Aquamarijnweg 2 & 4 | 0.2 | Bleiswijk, Netherlands | BREEAM New Construction | Very Good | ||||||||||
De Kroonstrat 1 (Phase 1), De Poosthoornstraat 2 (Phase 2) | 0.5 | Tilburg, Netherlands | BREEAM New Construction | Excellent |
5 Granite’s emissions reduction targets are aligned with the Paris Climate Accords’ goal of limiting global warming to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
6 Onsite solar projects are expected to be installed at a total of 15 Granite assets by the end of 2023.
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Property | Size (Sq ft) in millions | Location | Certification Type | Level | ||||||||||
Francis Baconstraat 4 | 0.1 | Ede, Netherlands | BREEAM New Construction | Very Good | ||||||||||
Oude Graaf 15 | 0.2 | Weert, Netherlands | BREEAM New Construction | Excellent | ||||||||||
100 Clyde Alexander Lane | 0.7 | Pooler, USA | LEED Core and Shell Development | Certified | ||||||||||
101 Clyde Alexander Lane | 0.3 | Pooler, USA | LEED Core and Shell Development | Certified | ||||||||||
1243 Gregory Dr. | 0.5 | Antioch, USA | LEED Core and Shell Development | Silver | ||||||||||
3900 Rock Creek Blvd. | 0.3 | Joliet, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
501 Airtech Pkwy. | 0.5 | Plainfield, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
1201 Allpoints Court | 0.5 | Plainfield, USA | Green Globes New Construction | 2 Green Globes | ||||||||||
445 Airtech Pkwy. | 0.6 | Plainfield, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
831 North Graham Rd. | 0.5 | Greenwood, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
1451 Allpoints Court | 0.5 | Plainfield, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
10144 Veterans Dr. | 0.7 | Avon, USA | Green Globes New Construction | 2 Green Globes | ||||||||||
10207 Veterans Dr. | 0.3 | Avon, USA | Green Globes New Construction | 2 Green Globes | ||||||||||
60 Logistics Blvd. | 0.7 | Walton, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
8735 South Crossroads Dr. | 0.9 | Olive Branch, USA | LEED Core and Shell Development | Certified | ||||||||||
8740 South Crossroads Dr. | 0.9 | Olive Branch, USA | LEED Core and Shell Development | Certified | ||||||||||
330 East Stateline Rd. | 0.9 | Southhaven, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
2100 Center Square Rd. | 0.4 | Logan Township, USA | LEED Core and Shell Development | Silver | ||||||||||
15 Commerce Pkwy. | 1.3 | West Jefferson, USA | LEED New Construction and Major Renovation; BREEAM USA in Use | Certified; Good | ||||||||||
100 Enterprise Pkwy. | 1.2 | West Jefferson, USA | BREEAM USA In Use | Good | ||||||||||
10 Enterprise Pkwy. | 0.8 | West Jefferson, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
535 Gateway Blvd. | 0.7 | Monroe, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
1901 Beggrow St. | 0.8 | Columbus, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
5415 Centerpoint Pkwy. | 0.5 | Columbus, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
8741 Jacquemin Dr. | 0.6 | West Chester, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
18201 NE Portal Way | 0.3 | Portland, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
12 Tradeport Rd. | 1.4 | Hanover Township, USA | BREEAM USA in Use | Good | ||||||||||
41 Martha Dr. | 0.8 | Bethel, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified |
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Property | Size (Sq ft) in millions | Location | Certification Type | Level | ||||||||||
250 Tradeport Rd. | 0.6 | Nanticoke, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
4995 Citation Dr. | 0.4 | Memphis, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
201 Sunridge Blvd. | 0.8 | Wilmer, USA | IREM Certified Sustainable Property | Certified | ||||||||||
1301 Chalk Hill Road | 2.3 | Dallas, USA | BREEAM USA In Use | Good | ||||||||||
3501 North Lancaster Hutchins Rd. | 0.2 | Lancaster, USA | LEED New Construction and Major Renovation | Silver | ||||||||||
5000 Village Creek Rd. | 0.6 | Fort Worth, USA | Green Globes New Construction | 2 Green Globes | ||||||||||
13220 Crosby Freeway | 0.3 | Houston, USA | Green Globes New Construction | 2 Green Globes | ||||||||||
13230 Crosby Freeway | 0.4 | Houston, USA | Green Globes New Construction | 2 Green Globes | ||||||||||
13250 Crosby Freeway | 0.7 | Houston, USA | Green Globes New Construction | 2 Green Globes | ||||||||||
Total | 26.3 | |||||||||||||
% of GLA | 42 | % |
Social — Actions & Performance
•Granite administered its second Employee Engagement Survey in May 2023 to gain an understanding of employee engagement and the effectiveness of its workplace practices;
•Contribute at least 500 local currency (USD/CAD/EUR) per income-producing property in Granite’s portfolio toward charitable donations;
•As part of Granite’s due diligence process, assess 100% of potential acquisitions for ESG+R and identify areas for improvement;
•Granite established a hybrid working model, providing enhanced work from home flexibility during the work week; and
•In September 2023, Granite held a company-wide conference in Toronto and Niagara Falls, Ontario where third-party consultants presented updates and progress on Granite’s ESG+R program, cyber security awareness, recent market trends and company performance, and current projects, to all employees.
Governance — Actions & Performance
•Granite’s 2022 ESG+R Report was issued on August 9, 2023 and follows the GRI framework with TCFD and SASB disclosures;
•Provide leadership over Granite’s ESG+R Program through the Granite ESG+R Committee;
•Provide transparency to investors by incorporating ESG+R into regular updates to unitholders and stakeholders and through formal reporting frameworks such as GRESB, SASB, CDP, and GRI;
•Monitor asset compliance with government benchmarking requirements and ESG+R related regulations;
•Granite submitted to GRESB in June 2023 and received a 1st place ranking in its peer group;
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•In June 2022, the Declaration of Trust was amended and restated to, among other things, (i) further align the Declaration of Trust with evolving governance best practices which includes introducing rights and remedies in favour of unitholders consistent with those available to shareholders of a corporation pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia); and (ii) enhance unitholders’ rights respecting the process for and procedures at unitholder meetings, including the submission of proposals by unitholders; and
•Granite maintains robust policies governing the various aspects of its business activities, which are reviewed annually and updated from time to time in order to reflect regulatory compliance and industry best practices, as appropriate.
Resilience — Actions & Performance
•Aligning Granite’s resilience program with the TCFD framework;
•Assess physical and transition climate-change risks during the new acquisition due diligence process and evaluate measures to increase resiliency in Granite’s underwriting process;
•Regular evaluation of Granite for physical and transition climate-change risks and evaluate strategies to mitigate risks; and
•Granite uses the Moody’s ESG Solutions Climate on Demand tool to manage climate-related analytics which generate 1-100 risk scores in six physical categories of climate-related risks: sea-level rise, floods, hurricanes, heat stress, water stress and wildfires.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income (Loss)
The following is a summary of financial information from the unaudited condensed combined statements of net income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively:
Net Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except as noted) | 2023 | 2022 | $ change | 2023 | 2022 | $ change | |||||||||||||||||
Rental revenue | $ | 131.5 | $ | 111.6 | 19.9 | $ | 391.4 | $ | 330.0 | 61.4 | |||||||||||||
Revenue | 131.5 | 111.6 | 19.9 | 391.4 | 330.0 | 61.4 | |||||||||||||||||
Property operating costs | 22.3 | 17.6 | 4.7 | 66.2 | 52.0 | 14.2 | |||||||||||||||||
Net operating income | 109.2 | 94.0 | 15.2 | 325.2 | 278.0 | 47.2 | |||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 8.4 | 6.5 | 1.9 | 32.0 | 20.9 | 11.1 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 0.3 | 0.4 | (0.1) | 0.9 | 1.2 | (0.3) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest income | (1.2) | (0.1) | (1.1) | (3.3) | (0.5) | (2.8) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense and other financing costs | 18.8 | 12.7 | 6.1 | 55.8 | 34.3 | 21.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange losses (gains), net | 0.2 | (0.6) | 0.8 | 0.7 | (0.4) | 1.1 | |||||||||||||||||
Fair value losses (gains) on investment properties, net | 53.2 | 229.2 | (176.0) | 139.7 | (10.2) | 149.9 | |||||||||||||||||
Fair value losses (gains) on financial instruments, net | 2.5 | (1.4) | 3.9 | 1.9 | (9.3) | 11.2 | |||||||||||||||||
Loss on sale of investment properties | 0.9 | — | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | |||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 26.1 | (152.7) | 178.8 | 96.0 | 241.3 | (145.3) | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax recovery | (8.1) | (59.4) | 51.3 | (10.5) | (40.8) | 30.3 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 34.2 | $ | (93.3) | 127.5 | $ | 106.5 | $ | 282.1 | (175.6) | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Stapled unitholders | 33.1 | (93.3) | 126.4 | 105.3 | 282.1 | (176.8) | |||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 1.1 | — | 1.1 | 1.2 | — | 1.2 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 34.2 | $ | (93.3) | 127.5 | $ | 106.5 | $ | 282.1 | (175.6) | ||||||||||||||
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Foreign Currency Translation
The majority of Granite’s investment properties are located in Europe and the United States and the cash flows derived from such properties are primarily denominated in Euros and US dollars. Accordingly, fluctuations in the Canadian dollar, Granite’s reporting currency, relative to the Euro and US dollar will result in fluctuations in the reported values of revenues, expenses, cash flows, assets and liabilities. The most significant foreign currency exchange rates that impact Granite’s business are summarized in the following table:
Average Exchange Rates | Period End Exchange Rates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ per €1.00 | 1.459 | 1.315 | 11 | % | 1.457 | 1.364 | 7 | % | 1.433 | 1.447 | (1 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ per US$1.00 | 1.341 | 1.306 | 3 | % | 1.346 | 1.283 | 5 | % | 1.354 | 1.353 | — | % |
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the prior year periods, the average exchange rates of the Euro and the US dollar relative to the Canadian dollar were higher, which on a comparative basis, increased the Canadian dollar equivalent of revenue and expenses from Granite’s European and U.S. operations.
The period end exchange rates of the Euro and the US dollar relative to the Canadian dollar on September 30, 2023 were lower and slightly higher, respectively, when compared to the December 31, 2022 exchange rates. As a result, the Canadian dollar equivalent of assets and liabilities from Granite’s European and U.S. operations were lower and higher, respectively, when compared to December 31, 2022.
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On a net basis, the effect of the changes in exchange rates on Granite’s operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 was as follows:
Effects of Changes in Exchange Rates on Operating Results | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||
(in millions, except per unit information) | 2023 vs 2022 | 2023 vs 2022 | ||||||||||||
Increase in revenue | $ | 5.5 | $ | 17.1 | ||||||||||
Increase in NOI - cash basis(1) | 4.9 | 14.1 | ||||||||||||
Increase in net income | 1.7 | 3.3 | ||||||||||||
Increase in FFO(1) | 3.8 | 11.9 | ||||||||||||
Increase in AFFO(1) | 3.6 | 11.0 | ||||||||||||
Increase in FFO(1) per unit | $0.06 | $0.19 | ||||||||||||
Increase in AFFO(1) per unit | $0.06 | $0.17 |
(1) For definitions of Granite’s non-IFRS measures and ratios, refer to the sections “NON-IFRS PERFORMANCE MEASURES” and “NON-IFRS RATIOS”.
Operating Results
Revenue
Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | $ change | 2023 | 2022 | $ change | |||||||||||||||
Rental revenue and amortization(1) | $ | 110.3 | $ | 94.8 | 15.5 | $ | 327.8 | $ | 279.5 | 48.3 | ||||||||||
Tenant recoveries | 21.2 | 16.8 | 4.4 | 63.6 | 50.5 | 13.1 | ||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 131.5 | $ | 111.6 | 19.9 | $ | 391.4 | $ | 330.0 | 61.4 | ||||||||||
(1) Rental revenue and amortization include base rent, straight-line rent amortization and tenant incentive amortization.
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Revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 increased by $19.9 million to $131.5 million from $111.6 million in the prior year period. The components contributing to the change in revenue are detailed below:
Q3 2023 vs Q3 2022 Change in Revenue |
Additional details pertaining to the components of the change in revenue are as follows:
•contractual rent adjustments included $1.3 million from consumer price index based increases and $1.5 million from fixed contractual adjustments related to rent escalations;
•the completion of an expansion project in the United States, and eight development projects in Germany and the United States increased revenue by $4.8 million;
•revenue increased by $2.6 million due to renewal and re-leasing activities for properties primarily in Canada and the United States;
•the sale of two properties located in the United States and Canada beginning in the first quarter of 2023 decreased revenue by $0.4 million;
•vacancies at five properties in Canada, the United States and the Netherlands decreased revenue by $1.2 million;
•foreign exchange had a net $5.5 million positive impact to revenue primarily due to the relative weakening of the Canadian dollar against the Euro and the US dollar, which increased revenue by $3.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively; and
•straight-line rent and tenant recoveries increased revenue by $2.0 million and $3.8 million, respectively.
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Revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 increased by $61.4 million to $391.4 million from $330.0 million in the prior year period. The components contributing to the change in revenue are detailed below:
Q3 2023 YTD vs Q3 2022 YTD Change in Revenue |
Additional details pertaining to the components of the change in revenue are as follows:
•contractual rent adjustments included $3.7 million from consumer price index based increases and $5.6 million from fixed contractual adjustments related to rent escalations;
•the acquisitions of properties located in the United States, Canada, Netherlands and Germany during 2022 and 2023 increased revenue by $5.0 million;
•the completion of two expansion projects in Canada and the United States, and eight development projects in Germany and the United States increased revenue by $10.9 million;
•revenue increased by $6.4 million due to renewal and re-leasing activities for properties primarily in Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands;
•the sale of properties located in Canada, the United States, Poland and the Czech Republic during 2022 and 2023 decreased revenue by $2.2 million;
•vacancies at five properties in Canada, the United States and the Netherlands decreased revenue by $1.8 million;
•foreign exchange had a net $17.1 million positive impact to revenue primarily due to the relative weakening of the Canadian dollar against the Euro and the US dollar, which increased revenue by $6.8 million and $10.3 million, respectively; and
•straight-line rent and tenant recoveries increased revenue by $6.0 million and $10.7 million, respectively.
Net Operating Income
Net operating income (“NOI”) during the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $109.2 million compared to $94.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022. NOI for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $325.2 million compared to $278.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. NOI - cash basis excludes the impact of lease termination, close-out fees, straight-line rent and tenant incentive amortization and reflects the cash generated by the income-producing properties excluding lease termination and close-out
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fees on a period-over-period basis. NOI - cash basis was $106.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared with $93.1 million during the prior year period, an increase of 14.2%. NOI — cash basis was $314.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared with $274.3 million for the prior year period, an increase of 14.8%.
Same property NOI - cash basis refers to the NOI - cash basis for those properties owned by Granite throughout the entire current and prior year periods under comparison. Same property NOI - cash basis excludes the impact of properties that were acquired, disposed of and classified as held for sale, or properties under development during the periods under comparison. Same property NOI - cash basis for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $103.9 million, compared with $92.6 million for the prior year period. Same property NOI — cash basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $291.8 million, compared to $263.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The changes in NOI, NOI - cash basis and same property NOI - cash basis are detailed below:
Same Property NOI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sq ft(1) | Three Months Ended September 30, | Sq ft(1) | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | $ change | % change | (in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | $ change | % change | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 131.5 | $ | 111.6 | 19.9 | $ | 391.4 | $ | 330.0 | 61.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Property operating costs | 22.3 | 17.6 | 4.7 | 66.2 | 52.0 | 14.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NOI | $ | 109.2 | $ | 94.0 | 15.2 | 16.2 | % | $ | 325.2 | $ | 278.0 | 47.2 | 17.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Add (deduct): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Straight-line rent amortization | (4.0) | (1.9) | (2.1) | (13.6) | (7.0) | (6.6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tenant incentive amortization | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NOI - cash basis | 62.9 | $ | 106.3 | $ | 93.1 | 13.2 | 14.2 | % | 62.9 | $ | 314.9 | $ | 274.3 | 40.6 | 14.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Less NOI - cash basis for: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisitions | 1.0 | — | — | — | 3.8 | (13.8) | (7.7) | (6.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developments | 2.9 | (2.4) | — | (2.4) | 3.8 | (9.1) | 0.1 | (9.2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dispositions and assets held for sale | 0.3 | — | (0.5) | 0.5 | 0.6 | (0.2) | (3.1) | 2.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Same property NOI - cash basis | 58.9 | $ | 103.9 | $ | 92.6 | 11.3 | 12.2 | % | 55.2 | $ | 291.8 | $ | 263.6 | 28.2 | 10.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Constant currency same property NOI - cash basis(2) | 58.9 | $ | 103.9 | $ | 97.1 | 6.8 | 7.0 | % | 55.2 | $ | 291.8 | $ | 276.0 | 15.8 | 5.7 | % |
(1) The square footage relating to the NOI — cash basis represents GLA of 62.9 million square feet as at September 30, 2023. The square footage relating to the same property NOI — cash basis represents the aforementioned GLA excluding the impact from the acquisitions, dispositions, assets held for sale and developments during the relevant period.
(2) Constant currency same property NOI - cash basis is calculated by converting the comparative same property NOI - cash basis at current period average foreign exchange rates.
Property operating costs include recoverable and non-recoverable costs from tenants and consist of property taxes, utilities, insurance, repairs and maintenance, legal and other property-related expenses.
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Straight-line rent amortization represents the scheduled fixed rent changes or rent-free periods in leases that are recognized in revenue evenly on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Tenant incentive amortization mainly represents allowances provided to tenants that are recognized in revenue evenly on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease and primarily comprises the amortization associated with the cash allowance incentives paid to Magna in respect of the 10-year lease extensions exercised during the 2014 year at the Thondorf and Eurostar properties in Graz, Austria.
NOI - cash basis for the three months ended September 30, 2023 increased by $13.2 million to $106.3 million from $93.1 million in the prior year period, representing an increase of 14.2%. NOI - cash basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased by $40.6 million to $314.9 million from $274.3 million in the prior year period, representing an increase of 14.8%. The increase in NOI - cash basis was largely a result of the increase in rental revenue as noted previously, partially offset by an increase in property operating costs primarily relating to the acquisitions and completion of development and expansion projects in 2022 and 2023 to date.
Same property NOI - cash basis for the three months ended September 30, 2023 increased by $11.3 million (12.2%) to $103.9 million from $92.6 million primarily due to the increase in contractual rents arising from both consumer price index and fixed rent increases, re-leasing and renewals of leases for properties primarily located in Canada and the United States, three completed expansion and development properties in the United States and Germany, and the favourable foreign exchange impact from the weakening of the Canadian dollar against the Euro and the US dollar, partially offset by vacancies at four properties in Canada, the United States and Netherlands. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, same property NOI - cash basis for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 increased by $6.8 million (7.0%) from the prior year period.
Same property NOI - cash basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased by $28.2 million (10.7%) to $291.8 million from $263.6 million primarily due to the increase in contractual rents arising from both consumer price index and fixed rent increases, re-leasing and renewals of leases for properties primarily located in Canada, the United States and the Netherlands, two completed expansion properties in Canada and the United States, and the favourable foreign exchange impact from the weakening of the Canadian dollar against the Euro and the US dollar, partially offset by vacancies at four properties in Canada, the United States and Netherlands. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, same property NOI - cash basis for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 increased by $15.8 million (5.7%) from the prior year period.
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NOI - cash basis for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 by geography was as follows:
NOI - Cash Basis by Geography |
Third Quarter 2023 | Third Quarter 2022 |
Nine months 2023 | Nine months 2022 |
Granite’s property portfolio and NOI - cash basis are geographically diversified, which reduces the risk to Granite’s operating results from any particular country’s economic downturn.
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Same property NOI - cash basis for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 by geography was as follows:
Same Property NOI - Cash Basis by Geography | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | % change | 2023 | 2022 | % change | ||||||||||||||||||
Canada | $16.3 | $15.0 | 8.7 | % | $47.2 | $43.5 | 8.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
United States | 52.6 | 47.6 | 10.5 | % | 150.3 | 134.4 | 11.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
Austria | 16.5 | 14.7 | 12.2 | % | 49.2 | 45.7 | 7.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
Germany | 8.9 | 7.1 | 25.4 | % | 19.5 | 17.4 | 12.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Netherlands | 9.6 | 8.2 | 17.1 | % | 25.6 | 22.6 | 13.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Same Property NOI - cash basis | $103.9 | $92.6 | 12.2 | % | $291.8 | $263.6 | 10.7 | % |
Constant currency same property NOI - cash basis for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 by geography was as follows, which is calculated by converting the comparative same property NOI - cash basis at current foreign exchange rates:
Constant Currency Same Property NOI - Cash Basis by Geography | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | % change | 2023 | 2022 | % change | ||||||||||||||||||
Canada | $16.3 | $15.0 | 8.7 | % | $47.2 | $43.5 | 8.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
United States | 52.6 | 48.9 | 7.6 | % | 150.3 | 141.0 | 6.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
Austria | 16.5 | 16.3 | 1.2 | % | 49.2 | 48.8 | 0.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
Germany | 8.9 | 7.9 | 12.7 | % | 19.5 | 18.6 | 4.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
Netherlands | 9.6 | 9.0 | 6.7 | % | 25.6 | 24.1 | 6.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
Constant Currency Same Property NOI - cash basis (1) | $103.9 | $97.1 | 7.0 | % | $291.8 | $276.0 | 5.7 | % |
(1) Constant currency same property NOI - cash basis is calculated by converting the comparative same property NOI - cash basis at current period average foreign exchange rates.
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General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses consisted of the following:
General and Administrative Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | $ change | 2023 | 2022 | $ change | ||||||||||||||||||
Salaries and benefits | $ | 4.5 | $ | 4.7 | (0.2) | $ | 13.5 | $ | 13.7 | (0.2) | |||||||||||||
Audit, legal and consulting | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 0.8 | |||||||||||||||||
Trustee/director fees and related expenses | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | |||||||||||||||||
Executive unit-based compensation expense including distributions | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 3.7 | (0.2) | |||||||||||||||||
Fair value remeasurement of trustee/director and executive unit-based compensation plans | (1.2) | (2.5) | 1.3 | 3.8 | (6.3) | 10.1 | |||||||||||||||||
Other public entity costs | 0.6 | 0.8 | (0.2) | 1.9 | 2.3 | (0.4) | |||||||||||||||||
Office rents including property taxes and common area maintenance costs | 0.1 | 0.1 | — | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||
Capital tax | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | |||||||||||||||||
Information technology | 0.6 | 0.6 | — | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||
Other | 0.7 | 0.7 | — | 1.7 | 1.8 | (0.1) | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.5 | $ | 6.7 | 1.8 | $ | 32.4 | $ | 21.6 | 10.8 | ||||||||||||||
Less: capitalized general and administrative expenses | (0.1) | (0.2) | 0.1 | (0.4) | (0.7) | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | $ | 8.4 | $ | 6.5 | 1.9 | $ | 32.0 | $ | 20.9 | 11.1 |
General and administrative expenses were $8.4 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 and increased $1.9 million in comparison to the prior year period primarily as a result of the following:
•a decrease in the fair value remeasurement recovery associated with the trustee/director and executive unit-based compensation plans resulting from a smaller decrease in the market price of the Trust’s stapled units in the current year period compared to the prior year period;
•an increase in audit, legal and consulting expenses primarily due to an increase in professional fees and consulting costs relating to inflationary adjustments to professional services, additional work related to corporate structure, and increased scope of ESG related work in the current year period;
•an increase in capital tax due to the additions to income-producing properties in the United States; and
•an increase in executive unit-based compensation expense primarily due to the increase in the fair value of the performance stapled units (“PSU”) relative to the prior year quarter resulting in a higher compensation expense of the PSU grants, partially offset by;
•a decrease in salaries and benefits expense primarily due to higher incentive compensation recorded in prior year period; and
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•a decrease in other public entity costs primarily due to higher listing fees associated with amendments made to Granite’s Director Deferred Stapled Unit Plan and higher ESG+R reporting fees in prior year period.
General and administrative expenses were $32.0 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 and increased $11.1 million in comparison to the prior year period primarily as a result of the following:
•an increase in the fair value remeasurement expense associated with the trustee/director and executive unit-based compensation plans resulting from an increase in the market price of the Trust’s stapled units in the current year period compared to the decrease in the market price of the Trust’s stapled units in the prior year period;
•an increase in audit, legal and consulting expenses primarily due to an increase in professional fees and consulting costs relating to inflationary adjustments to professional services, additional work related to corporate structure, and increased scope of ESG related work in the current year period;
•an increase in information technology costs primarily relating to the adoption of new platforms and software;
•an increase in capital tax due to the additions to income-producing properties in the United States; and
•a decrease in capitalized general administrative expenses resulting from lower development activity in the current year period, partially offset by;
•a decrease in other public entity costs primarily due to the special business conducted at Granite’s Annual General and Special Meeting in the prior year period;
•a decrease in salaries and benefits expense primarily due to higher incentive compensation recorded in the prior year period; and
•a decrease in executive unit-based compensation expense primarily due to the decrease in the fair value of the PSUs relative to the prior year period resulting in a lower compensation expense of the PSU grants.
Interest Income
Interest income for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 increased $1.1 million to $1.2 million from $0.1 million in the prior year period. Interest income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 increased $2.8 million to $3.3 million from $0.5 million in the prior year period. Both increases were primarily due to higher interest rates and higher invested cash balances in the current year period relative to the prior year period.
Interest Expense and Other Financing Costs
Interest expense and other financing costs for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 increased $6.1 million to $18.8 million from $12.7 million in the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to the increase in indebtedness as a result of the drawdown of the 2025 Term Loan (as defined herein) in September 2022 and the drawdown of the September 2026 Term Loan in September 2023, and a decrease in capitalized interest costs relating to lower development activity in the current year period due to the completion of development projects during the first and second quarters of 2023, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense relating to lower balances outstanding on the Credit Facility.
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Interest expense and other financing costs for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 increased $21.5 million to $55.8 million from $34.3 million in the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to the increase in indebtedness as a result of the drawdown of the 2025 Term Loan in September 2022 and the drawdown of the September 2026 Term Loan in September 2023, interest on the secured loan relating to the Houston, Texas property (repaid in June 2023), and a decrease in capitalized interest costs relating to lower development activity in the current year period due to the completion of development projects during the first and second quarters of 2023, partially offset by a decrease relating to lower balances outstanding on the Credit Facility.
As at September 30, 2023, Granite’s weighted average cost of interest-bearing debt was 2.27% (September 30, 2022 - 2.26%) and the weighted average debt term-to-maturity was 3.4 years (September 30, 2022 - 4.4 years).
Foreign Exchange Gains and Losses, Net
Granite recognized net foreign exchange losses of $0.2 million and net foreign exchange gains of $0.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The $0.8 million increase in net foreign exchange losses is primarily due to the foreign exchange losses from the settlement of foreign exchange collar contracts in the current year period and the remeasurement of certain monetary assets and liabilities of the Trust that are denominated in US dollars and Euros.
Granite recognized net foreign exchange losses of $0.7 million and net foreign exchange gains of $0.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The $1.1 million increase in net foreign exchange losses is primarily due to the increase in foreign exchange losses from the settlement of foreign exchange collar contracts and a decrease in the foreign exchange gains realized on cross currency interest rate swaps in the current year period.
Fair Value Gains and Losses on Investment Properties, Net
Net fair value losses on investment properties were $53.2 million and $229.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In the three months ended September 30, 2023, net fair value losses of $53.2 million were primarily attributable to the expansion in discount and terminal capitalization rates across selective Granite markets in response to rising interest rates, partially offset by fair market rent increases across the GTA and selective U.S. and European markets.
Net fair value losses on investment properties in the three months ended September 30, 2022 of $229.2 million were primarily attributable to the expansion in discount and terminal capitalization rates across all of Granite’s markets in response to rising interest rates, partially offset by fair market rent increases across the GTA and selective U.S. and European markets reflecting market fundamentals.
Net fair value losses on investment properties were $139.7 million and net fair value gains on investment properties were $10.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net fair value losses of $139.7 million were primarily attributable to the expansion in discount and terminal capitalization rates across all of Granite’s markets in response to rising interest rates, partially offset by fair market rent increases across the GTA and selective U.S. and European markets, the renewals of three special purpose properties in Austria and Germany, the lease renewal of one industrial property in Germany, and the appreciation of land values at Granite’s
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development properties and land held for development in Brantford, Ontario and the stabilization of seven properties under development in the U.S., which were completed and transferred to income-producing properties during 2023 to date.
Net fair value gains on investment properties in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 of $10.2 million were primarily attributable to the net fair value gains on investment properties of $490.6 million from the first quarter of 2022, exceeding the net fair value losses in the second and third quarters of 2022, resulting in a net fair value gain on investment properties of $10.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Fair Value Gains and Losses on Financial Instruments, Net
The net fair value losses on financial instruments for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 were $2.5 million while the net fair value gains on financial instruments for the three month period ended September 30, 2022 were $1.4 million. The net fair value losses on financial instruments for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 were $1.9 million and the net fair value gains on financial instruments for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 were $9.3 million.
The net fair value losses on financial instruments for the three months ended September 30, 2023 are related to the fair value losses from the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap, the ineffective hedge portion of the combination of the September 2026 Term Loan and September 2026 Interest Rate Swap and the net fair value losses on the foreign exchange collar contracts, partially offset by the fair value gains from the ineffective hedge portion of the combination of the 2025 Term Loan and 2025 Interest Rate Swap (as defined herein). The net fair value losses on financial instruments for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 are related to the fair value losses from the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap and the ineffective hedge portion of the combination of the September 2026 Term Loan and September 2026 Interest Rate Swap, partially offset by the net fair value gains on the foreign exchange collar contracts and the fair value gains from the ineffective hedge portion of the combination of the 2025 Term Loan and 2025 Interest Rate Swap. The Trust partially employed or did not employ hedge accounting for the derivatives and foreign exchange collars, therefore the change in fair value is recognized in fair value (gains) losses on financial instruments, net, in the condensed combined statements of net income (loss).
The net fair value gains on financial instruments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 are related to the fair value gains from the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap, partially offset by the net fair value losses on the foreign exchange collar contracts and fair value losses from the ineffective hedge portion of the combination of the 2025 Term Loan and 2025 Interest Rate Swap. The Trust partially employed or did not employ hedge accounting for the derivatives and foreign exchange collars, therefore the change in fair value is recognized in fair value (gains) losses on financial instruments, net, in the condensed combined statements of net income (loss).
Loss on Sale of Investment Properties
The loss on sale of investment properties for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 was $0.9 million and is primarily related to broker commissions and legal advisory costs associated with the disposition of the property in Concord, Canada on August 15, 2023. No properties were disposed of during the three months ended September 30, 2022.
The loss on sale of investment properties for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 was $1.5 million and is primarily related to broker commissions and legal advisory costs
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associated with the disposition of the property in Muncie, United States on March 15, 2023 and the property in Concord, Canada on August 15, 2023. The loss on sale of investment properties for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 was $0.7 million and was primarily related to broker commissions and legal advisory costs associated with the disposition of the property in Třeboň, Czech Republic on June 9, 2022 and the property in Mirków, Poland on February 18, 2022.
Income Tax Recovery
Income tax recovery is comprised of the following:
Income Tax Recovery | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | $ change | 2023 | 2022 | $ change | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign operations | $ | 2.0 | $ | 1.5 | 0.5 | $ | 5.7 | $ | 4.7 | 1.0 | |||||||||||||
Other | 0.1 | 0.4 | (0.3) | 0.9 | 1.1 | (0.2) | |||||||||||||||||
Current tax expense | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 6.6 | 5.8 | 0.8 | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax recovery | (10.2) | (61.3) | 51.1 | (17.1) | (46.6) | 29.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax recovery | $ | (8.1) | $ | (59.4) | 51.3 | $ | (10.5) | $ | (40.8) | 30.3 |
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, current tax expense increased compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher tax expense in the Netherlands relating to nondeductible tax depreciation on two properties and the impact of the weakening of the Canadian dollar on Euro denominated tax expenses as compared to the prior year period, partially offset by a reduction in tax reserves.
The decrease in deferred tax recovery for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the prior year period was primarily due to the decrease in fair value losses on investment properties recognized in jurisdictions in which deferred taxes are recorded as compared to the prior year period.
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Stapled Unitholders
For the three month period ended September 30, 2023, net income attributable to stapled unitholders was $33.1 million compared to net loss of $93.3 million in the prior year period. The increase in net income attributable to stapled unitholders was primarily due to a $176.0 million decrease in fair value losses on investment properties and a $15.2 million increase in net operating income, partially offset by a $51.3 million decrease in income tax recovery. The period-over-period variance is further summarized below:
Q3 2023 vs Q3 2022 Change in Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Stapled Unitholders |
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For the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, net income attributable to stapled unitholders was $105.3 million compared to $282.1 million in the prior year period. The decrease in net income attributable to stapled unitholders was primarily due to a $149.9 million increase in fair value losses on investment properties and a $30.3 million decrease in income tax recovery, partially offset by a $47.2 million increase in net operating income. The period-over-period variance is further summarized below:
Q3 2023 YTD vs Q3 2022 YTD Change in Net Income Attributable to Stapled Unitholders |
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Funds From Operations and Adjusted Funds From Operations
The reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to stapled unitholders to FFO and AFFO for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, is presented below:
FFO and AFFO Reconciliation | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except per unit information) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to stapled unitholders | $ | 33.1 | $ | (93.3) | $ | 105.3 | $ | 282.1 | ||||||||||||
Add (deduct): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value losses (gains) on investment properties, net | 53.2 | 229.2 | 139.7 | (10.2) | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value losses (gains) on financial instruments, net | 2.5 | (1.4) | 1.9 | (9.3) | ||||||||||||||||
Loss on sale of investment properties | 0.9 | — | 1.5 | 0.7 | ||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax recovery | (10.3) | (61.3) | (17.2) | (46.6) | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value remeasurement of the Executive Deferred Stapled Unit Plan | (0.7) | (1.3) | 3.5 | (2.7) | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value remeasurement of the Directors Deferred Stapled Unit Plan | (0.5) | (1.2) | 0.4 | (1.9) | ||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests relating to the above | 0.9 | — | 1.2 | — | ||||||||||||||||
FFO | [A] | $ | 79.1 | $ | 70.7 | $ | 236.3 | $ | 212.1 | |||||||||||
Add (deduct): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Maintenance or improvement capital expenditures incurred | (4.5) | (4.3) | (6.8) | (5.9) | ||||||||||||||||
Leasing costs | (0.8) | (2.0) | (3.1) | (4.9) | ||||||||||||||||
Tenant allowances | (1.4) | (0.3) | (2.4) | (0.4) | ||||||||||||||||
Tenant incentive amortization | 1.1 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||||||||||||||||
Straight-line rent amortization | (4.0) | (1.9) | (13.6) | (7.0) | ||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests relating to the above | 0.1 | — | 0.4 | — | ||||||||||||||||
AFFO | [B] | $ | 69.6 | $ | 63.3 | $ | 214.1 | $ | 197.2 | |||||||||||
Per unit amounts: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Basic FFO per stapled unit | [A]/[C] | $ | 1.24 | $ | 1.08 | $ | 3.71 | $ | 3.23 | |||||||||||
Diluted FFO per stapled unit | [A]/[D] | $ | 1.24 | $ | 1.08 | $ | 3.70 | $ | 3.23 | |||||||||||
Basic AFFO per stapled unit | [B]/[C] | $ | 1.09 | $ | 0.97 | $ | 3.36 | $ | 3.01 | |||||||||||
Diluted AFFO per stapled unit | [B]/[D] | $ | 1.09 | $ | 0.97 | $ | 3.35 | $ | 3.00 | |||||||||||
Basic weighted average number of stapled units | [C] | 63.7 | 65.3 | 63.7 | 65.6 | |||||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of stapled units | [D] | 63.9 | 65.5 | 63.9 | 65.7 |
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Funds From Operations
FFO for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 was $79.1 million ($1.24 per unit) compared to $70.7 million ($1.08 per unit) in the prior year period. The changes in the FFO components are summarized below:
Q3 2023 vs Q3 2022 Change in FFO |
FFO for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 was $236.3 million ($3.70 per unit) compared to $212.1 million ($3.23 per unit) in the prior year period. The changes in the FFO components are summarized below:
Q3 2023 YTD vs Q3 2022 YTD Change in FFO |
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Adjusted Funds From Operations
AFFO for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 was $69.6 million ($1.09 per unit) compared to $63.3 million ($0.97 per unit) in the prior year period. The $6.3 million increase and $0.12 per unit increase in AFFO components are summarized below:
Q3 2023 vs Q3 2022 Change in AFFO |
Additional details pertaining to the components of the change in AFFO are as follows:
•the $8.4 million increase in FFO, as noted previously; and
•a $1.2 million increase in AFFO primarily from lower leasing costs in the current year period, partially offset by;
•a $0.2 million decrease in AFFO from higher maintenance or improvement capital expenditures incurred in the current year period relative to the prior year period;
•a $1.1 million decrease in AFFO from an increase in tenant allowances paid in the current year period relative to the prior year period relating primarily to three properties in the United States; and
•a $2.0 million decrease in AFFO from an increase in tenant incentive and straight-line rent amortization, net of non-controlling interests, primarily due to higher free-rent offered in the current year period relative to the prior year period as a result of new leases relating to recently completed development properties in the United States.
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AFFO for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 was $214.1 million ($3.35 per unit) compared to $197.2 million ($3.00 per unit) in the prior year period. The $16.9 million increase and $0.35 per unit increase in AFFO components are summarized below:
Q3 2023 YTD vs Q3 2022 YTD Change in AFFO |
Additional details pertaining to the components of the change in AFFO are as follows:
•the $24.2 million increase in FFO, as noted previously; and
•a $1.8 million increase in AFFO from a decrease in leasing costs compared to the prior year period, partially offset by;
•a $0.9 million decrease in AFFO from higher maintenance or improvement capital expenditures incurred in the current year period relative to the prior year period;
•a $2.0 million decrease in AFFO from an increase in tenant allowances paid in the current year period relative to the prior year period relating primarily to three properties in the United States and a property Germany; and
•a $6.2 million decrease in AFFO from an increase in tenant incentive and straight-line rent amortization, net of non-controlling interests, primarily due to higher free-rent offered in the current year period relative to the prior year period as a result of new leases relating to completed development properties primarily in the United States.
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
Granite’s investment properties consist of income-producing properties, properties under development and land held for development. Substantially all of the income-producing properties are for industrial use and can be categorized as (i) distribution/e-commerce, (ii) industrial/warehouse, (iii) flex/office or (iv) special purpose properties designed and built with specialized features and leased primarily to Magna.
The attributes of the income-producing properties are versatile and are based on the needs of the tenant such that an industrial property used by a certain tenant for light or heavy manufacturing can be used by another tenant for other industrial uses after some retrofitting if necessary. Accordingly, the investment property portfolio is substantially for industrial use and, as such, Granite determined that its asset class comprises industrial properties for purposes of financial reporting. The fair value of the industrial properties, as noted below, is based upon the current tenanting, existing use and attributes of such properties.
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Properties under development are comprised of:
i.a 22.0 acre site in Brantford, Ontario where construction of a 0.4 million square foot, build-to-suit, 40’ clear height, state-of-the-art distribution facility is underway with completion expected in the first quarter of 2024;
ii.a 34.0 acre site in Brantford, Ontario where Granite is currently seeking site plan approval; and
iii.a 101.0 acre site in Houston, Texas where Granite is currently seeking site plan approval for its third phase of development for up to 1.3 million square feet.
Land held for development is comprised of:
i.12.9 acres of development land in West Jefferson, Ohio;
ii.the remaining 36.0 acre parcel of land in Brantford, Ontario, for the development of a multi-phased business park comprising a total of approximately 0.6 million square feet of modern distribution and logistics space upon completion; and
iii.10.1 acres of land in Brant County, Ontario for the development of a 0.2 million square foot modern distribution facility.
Summary attributes of the investment properties as at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are as follows:
Investment Properties Summary |
As at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
(in millions, except as noted) | ||||||||
Investment properties - fair value | $8,898.5 | $8,839.6 | ||||||
Income-producing properties | 8,741.5 | 8,486.1 | ||||||
Properties under development | 111.2 | 272.5 | ||||||
Land held for development | 45.8 | 81.0 | ||||||
Overall capitalization rate(1) | 5.14 | % | 4.87 | % | ||||
Number of investment properties | 143 | 140 | ||||||
Income-producing properties | 137 | 128 | ||||||
Properties under development | 3 | 8 | ||||||
Land held for development | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Property metrics | ||||||||
GLA, square feet | 62.9 | 59.4 | ||||||
Occupancy, by GLA | 95.6 | % | 99.6 | % | ||||
Weighted average lease term in years, by square footage | 6.4 | 5.9 | ||||||
Total number of tenants | 123 | 126 | ||||||
Magna as a percentage of annualized revenue(2) | 25 | % | 26 | % | ||||
Magna as a percentage of GLA | 19 | % | 20 | % |
(1) Overall capitalization rate pertains only to income-producing properties.
(2) Annualized revenue presented is calculated as the contractual base rent for the month subsequent to the quarterly reporting period multiplied by 12 months. Annualized revenue excludes revenue from properties classified as assets held for sale.
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Assets Held for Sale(1) |
As at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
(in millions, except as noted) | ||||||||
Assets held for sale | ||||||||
Fair value | $— | $41.2 | ||||||
Number of properties | — | 2 | ||||||
GLA, square feet | — | 0.3 | ||||||
Magna as a percentage of GLA | — | % | — | % | ||||
Annualized revenue | $— | $1.6 |
(1) Assets held for sale are excluded from investment properties and related property metrics. There were no assets classified as held for sale as at September 30, 2023. Two such assets that were held for sale as at December 31, 2022 were excluded from investment properties and related property metrics as at December 31, 2022 throughout this MD&A.
Granite has a high-quality global portfolio of large-scale properties strategically located in Canada, the United States and Europe. The fair value of the investment properties by country as at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was as follows:
Fair Value of Investment Properties by Geography(1) |
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 |
(1) Number of properties denoted in parentheses.
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The change in the fair value of investment properties by geography during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was as follows:
Change in Fair Value of Investment Properties by Geography | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
January 1, 2023 | Acquisitions | Capital and leasing expenditures | Developments and expansion | Transfers (1) | Other | Fair value gains (losses) | Foreign exchange | September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income-Producing Properties | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canada | $ | 1,833.3 | $ | — | $ | 1.2 | $ | 7.3 | $ | — | $ | 1.1 | $ | 25.0 | $ | — | $ | 1,867.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
USA | 4,489.9 | 107.1 | 11.0 | 32.7 | 289.0 | 12.7 | (240.2) | 1.1 | 4,703.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Austria | 760.0 | — | 0.2 | — | — | (3.0) | 54.3 | (8.7) | 802.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Germany | 588.8 | — | 0.6 | — | — | (0.3) | 25.7 | (6.5) | 608.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Netherlands | 814.1 | — | 0.5 | — | — | (0.1) | (48.1) | (7.2) | 759.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8,486.1 | 107.1 | 13.5 | 40.0 | 289.0 | 10.4 | (183.3) | (21.3) | 8,741.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Properties Under Development | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
USA | 250.0 | — | — | 17.6 | (271.8) | — | 22.9 | (1.4) | 17.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canada | 22.5 | — | — | 35.0 | 32.8 | — | 3.6 | — | 93.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
272.5 | — | — | 52.6 | (239.0) | — | 26.5 | (1.4) | 111.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Land Held for Development | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canada | 63.0 | — | — | 0.8 | (32.8) | — | 13.4 | — | 44.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
USA | 18.0 | — | — | 0.6 | (17.2) | — | — | — | 1.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
81.0 | — | — | 1.4 | (50.0) | — | 13.4 | — | 45.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 8,839.6 | $ | 107.1 | $ | 13.5 | $ | 94.0 | $ | — | $ | 10.4 | $ | (143.4) | $ | (22.7) | $ | 8,898.5 |
(1) The transfers are primarily related to the reclassifications of seven completed properties under development to income-producing properties in the United States during the first and second quarters of 2023, and the reclassification of two parcels of land held for development to properties under development in Canada and the United States during the second and third quarters of 2023.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the fair value of investment properties increased by $58.9 million primarily due to:
•the acquisitions of two income-producing properties in the United States for $106.9 million, excluding associated transaction costs in the first quarter of 2023 (see “SIGNIFICANT MATTERS - Property Acquisitions”); and
•additions of $94.0 million primarily relating to one expansion project at a property in Canada, a completed expansion project in the United States during the first quarter of 2023, seven properties under development completed and reclassified to income-producing properties in the United States during the first and second quarters of 2023, one property under development in the United States and two properties under development in Canada (see “SIGNIFICANT MATTERS - Construction, Development and Property Commitments”), partially offset by;
•net fair value losses of $143.4 million, which were primarily attributable to the expansion in discount and terminal capitalization rates across all of Granite’s markets in response to rising interest rates, partially offset by fair market rent increases across the GTA and selective U.S. and European markets, the renewals of three special purpose properties in Austria and Germany, the lease renewal of one industrial property in Germany, the appreciation of land values at Granite’s development properties and land held for development in Brantford, Ontario and the stabilization of seven properties under development in the U.S., which were completed and transferred to income-producing properties during 2023 to date; and
•foreign exchange losses of $22.7 million primarily resulting from the relative strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the Euro.
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Fair values were primarily determined by using a 10-year cash flow and subsequent reversionary value discounted back to present value. The valuation metrics utilized to derive Granite’s investment property valuations are determined by management. Granite does not value its investment properties based on models prepared by external appraisers but uses such external appraisals as data points, alongside other external market information for management to arrive at its own conclusions on values. Granite receives valuation assumptions from external appraisers such as discount rates, terminal capitalization rates and market rental rates, however, the Trust also considers its knowledge of historical renewal experiences with its tenants, its understanding of certain specialized aspects of Granite’s portfolio and tenant profile, and its knowledge of the current condition of the properties to determine proprietary market leasing assumptions, including lease renewal probabilities, renewal rents and capital expenditures. There has been no change in the valuation methodology used during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The key valuation metrics for Granite’s investment properties including the discount and terminal capitalization rates by jurisdiction are summarized in note 4 to the unaudited condensed combined financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. In addition, valuation metrics for Granite’s income-producing properties by asset category and region as at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:
Valuation Metrics by Asset Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution/ E-Commerce | Industrial/Warehouse | Special purpose properties | Flex/ Office | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Overall capitalization rate(1)(2) | 4.93% | 4.60% | 4.33% | 4.04% | 6.91% | 7.11% | 6.01% | 5.50% | 5.14% | 4.87% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Terminal capitalization rate(1) | 5.91% | 5.47% | 5.88% | 5.61% | 6.61% | 6.56% | 7.16% | 7.01% | 6.03% | 5.66% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate(1) | 6.77% | 6.21% | 7.01% | 6.73% | 7.87% | 7.75% | 8.27% | 8.01% | 6.98% | 6.50% |
Valuation Metrics by Region | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2023 | Canada | USA | Austria | Germany | Nether-lands | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income-producing property fair value | $ | 1,867.9 | $ | 4,703.3 | $ | 802.8 | $ | 608.3 | $ | 759.2 | $ | 8,741.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Overall capitalization rate (1)(2) | 3.73% | 5.16% | 8.05% | 5.65% | 5.02% | 5.14% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As at December 31, 2022 | Canada | USA | Austria | Germany | Nether-lands | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income-producing property fair value | $ | 1,833.3 | $ | 4,489.9 | $ | 760.0 | $ | 588.8 | $ | 814.1 | $ | 8,486.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Overall capitalization rate (1)(2) | 3.51% | 4.84% | 8.15% | 5.63% | 4.53% | 4.87% |
(1) Weighted based on income-producing property fair value.
(2) Overall capitalization rate is calculated as stabilized net operating income (property revenue less property expenses) divided by the fair value of the property.
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A sensitivity analysis of the fair value of income-producing properties to changes in the overall capitalization rate, terminal capitalization rate and discount rate at September 30, 2023 is presented below:
Sensitivity Analysis of Fair Value of Income-Producing Properties | |||||||||||
Rate sensitivity | Overall capitalization rate | Terminal capitalization rate | Discount rate | ||||||||
+50 bps | 7,904.3 | 8,325.6 | 8,417.4 | ||||||||
+25 bps | 8,299.7 | 8,524.9 | 8,577.6 | ||||||||
Base rate | $8,741.5 | $8,741.5 | $8,741.5 | ||||||||
-25 bps | 9,240.1 | 8,977.8 | 8,909.5 | ||||||||
-50 bps | 9,809.5 | 9,236.7 | 9,081.5 |
Capital Expenditures and Leasing Costs
Capital expenditures relate to sustaining the existing earnings capacity of the property portfolio. Capital expenditures can include expansion or development expenditures and maintenance or improvement expenditures. Expansion or development capital expenditures are discretionary in nature and are incurred to generate new revenue streams and/or increase the productivity of a property. Maintenance or improvement capital expenditures relate to sustaining the existing earnings capacity of a property. Leasing costs include direct leasing costs and lease incentives. Direct leasing costs include broker commissions incurred in negotiating and arranging tenant leases. Lease incentives include the cost of leasehold improvements to tenant spaces and/or cash allowances provided to tenants for leasehold improvement costs.
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Included in total capital expenditure and leasing cost additions to investment properties are items which relate to the completion or lease up of recently acquired or developed properties. Such items are excluded from Granite’s calculation of AFFO. A reconciliation of total capital and leasing cost additions to investment properties to those included in AFFO for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 is below:
Maintenance Capital Expenditures and Leasing Costs | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Additions to investment properties: | |||||||||||||||||
Leasing costs | $ | 1.3 | $ | 2.1 | $ | 3.9 | $ | 5.5 | |||||||||
Tenant improvements (1) | 1.4 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 0.4 | |||||||||||||
Maintenance capital expenditures | 4.5 | 4.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 | |||||||||||||
Other capital expenditures | 4.2 | 17.3 | 40.1 | 27.6 | |||||||||||||
$ | 11.4 | $ | 24.3 | $ | 53.6 | $ | 40.4 | ||||||||||
Less: | |||||||||||||||||
Leasing costs and tenant improvements related to acquisition activities | — | — | (0.1) | (0.4) | |||||||||||||
Leasing costs and tenant improvements related to development activities | (0.5) | (0.1) | (1.1) | (0.2) | |||||||||||||
Capital expenditures related to expansions and developments | (4.2) | (17.3) | (40.1) | (27.6) | |||||||||||||
Capital expenditures related to property acquisitions | — | (0.3) | — | (1.0) | |||||||||||||
Capital expenditures and leasing costs included in AFFO | $ | 6.7 | $ | 6.6 | $ | 12.3 | $ | 11.2 |
(1) Tenant improvements include tenant allowances and landlord’s work.
The capital expenditures and leasing costs incurred by quarter for the trailing eight quarters were as follows:
Capital Expenditures and Leasing Costs - Trailing Eight Quarters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q3 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q1 '23 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '22 | Q4 '21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total capital expenditures incurred | $8.7 | $18.6 | $19.6 | $19.1 | $21.9 | $9.2 | $3.4 | $9.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total leasing costs and tenant improvements incurred | 2.7 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total incurred | [A] | $11.4 | $21.6 | $20.6 | $23.8 | $24.3 | $10.7 | $5.4 | $12.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Capital expenditures, leasing costs and tenant improvements related to acquisitions and developments | (4.7) | (17.1) | (19.5) | (16.4) | (17.7) | (9.2) | (2.3) | (5.8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures and leasing costs included in AFFO | [B] | $6.7 | $4.5 | $1.1 | $7.4 | $6.6 | $1.5 | $3.1 | $7.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GLA, square feet | [C] | 62.9 | 62.9 | 62.1 | 59.4 | 58.8 | 57.0 | 55.9 | 55.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ total incurred per square foot | [A]/[C] | $0.18 | $0.34 | $0.33 | $0.40 | $0.41 | $0.19 | $0.10 | $0.23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ capital expenditures and leasing costs included in AFFO per square foot | [B]/[C] | $0.11 | $0.07 | $0.02 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.13 |
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Development and Expansion Projects
The attributes of Granite’s properties under development and expansion projects as at September 30, 2023 were as follows:
Development and Expansion Projects | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Land acreage (in acres) | Expected sq ft of construction (in millions) | Start date of construction | Target completion date | Actual construction costs as at September 30, 2023 | Expected total construction cost(1) | Cost of Land | Total Expected Cost | Year-One Stabilized Yield (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Properties under development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 Bowery Rd., Brantford, ON | 22.3 | 0.4 | Q2 2022 | Q1 2024 | 40.5 | 69.1 | 15.4 | 84.5 | 6.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
12 Wright St., Brantford, ON | 33.9 | 0.7 | Q2 2023 | TBD | 2.9 | 5.9 | 26.1 | 32.0 | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Houston, TX (Phase III) | 101.5 | 1.3 | Q3 2023 | TBD | 0.6 | 2.6 | 16.7 | 19.3 | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expansion projects | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
555 Beck Cres., Ajax, ON | 7.6 | 0.1 | Q1 2023 | Q1 2024 | 7.7 | 15.0 | — | 15.0 | 5.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
165.3 | 2.5 | $51.7 | $92.6 | $58.2 | $150.8 | 6.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Construction cost excludes cost of land.
(2) Yield based on total cost including land.
During the third quarter of 2023, construction continued at Granite’s approximately 410,000 square foot, 40’ clear height, state-of-the-art modern distribution facility in Brantford, Ontario. The build-to-suit facility, being constructed for a global chocolate producer, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.
In June 2023, Granite commenced the site plan approval process for a second phase of development at its site in Brantford, Ontario.
In September 2023, Granite commenced the site plan approval process for a third phase of development at its site in Houston, Texas.
During the third quarter of 2023, construction continued at Granite’s speculative expansion of 555 Beck Crescent in Ajax, ON. The approximately 50,000 square foot, 32’ clear height expansion is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.
Leasing Profile
Magna, Granite’s Largest Tenant
At September 30, 2023, Magna International Inc. or one of its operating subsidiaries was the tenant at 27 (December 31, 2022 - 27) of Granite’s income-producing properties and comprised 25% (December 31, 2022 - 26%) of Granite’s annualized revenue and 19% (December 31, 2022 - 20%) of Granite’s GLA.
On February 1, 2023, the leases at Granite’s properties in Graz, Austria (the “Graz Facilities”), comprising approximately 5.0 million square feet, were contractually extended for ten years to January 31, 2034. On February 1, 2024 the annual rent for the Graz Facilities for the initial five years of the extension will escalate by the increase in the consumer price index for the 60 month period preceding that date, to a maximum of ten percent.
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According to its public disclosures, Magna International Inc. has a credit rating of A3 with a stable outlook by Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), A(low) credit rating with a stable outlook confirmed on June 29, 2023 by DBRS and A- credit rating with a stable outlook by Standard & Poor’s. Magna is a global mobility technology company with complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing expertise. Magna’s product capabilities include body, chassis, exteriors, seating, powertrain, active driver assistance, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors, lighting and roof systems.
Granite’s relationship with Magna is an arm’s length landlord and tenant relationship governed by the terms of Granite’s leases. Granite’s properties are generally leased to operating subsidiaries of Magna International Inc. and are not guaranteed by the parent company; however, Magna International Inc. is the tenant under certain of Granite’s leases. The terms of the lease arrangements with Magna generally provide for the following:
•the obligation of Magna to pay for costs of occupancy, including operating costs, property taxes and maintenance and repair costs;
•rent escalations based on either fixed-rate steps or inflation;
•renewal options tied to market rental rates or inflation;
•environmental indemnities from the tenant; and
•a right of first refusal in favour of Magna on the sale of a property.
Renewal terms, rates and conditions are typically set out in Granite’s leases with Magna and form the basis for tenancies that continue beyond the expiries of the initial lease terms.
Granite expects Magna to continuously seek to optimize its global manufacturing footprint and consequently, Magna may or may not renew leases for facilities currently under lease at their expiries.
Other Tenants
In addition to Magna, at September 30, 2023, Granite had 122 other tenants from various industries that in aggregate comprised 75% of the Trust’s annualized revenue. Each of these tenants accounted for less than 5% of the Trust’s annualized revenue as at September 30, 2023.
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Granite’s top 10 tenants by annualized revenue at September 30, 2023 are summarized in the table below:
Top 10 Tenants Summary | ||||||||||||||
Tenant | Annualized Revenue % | GLA % | WALT (years) | Credit Rating(1)(2) | ||||||||||
Magna | 25 | % | 19 | % | 7.6 | A- | ||||||||
Amazon | 4 | % | 4 | % | 15.4 | AA | ||||||||
Mars Petcare US | 3 | % | 4 | % | 6.8 | NR | ||||||||
True Value Company | 2 | % | 2 | % | 17.4 | NR | ||||||||
ADESA | 2 | % | — | % | 5.8 | CCC+ | ||||||||
Restoration Hardware | 2 | % | 2 | % | 4.6 | Ba3 | ||||||||
Light Mobility Solutions GmbH | 2 | % | 1 | % | 12.2 | NR | ||||||||
Hanon Systems | 2 | % | 1 | % | 6.2 | AA- | ||||||||
Ceva Logistics US Inc. | 2 | % | 2 | % | 1.3 | B1 | ||||||||
Samsung Electronics America | 2 | % | 1 | % | 3.0 | AA- | ||||||||
Top 10 Tenants | 46 | % | 36 | % | 8.3 |
(1) Credit rating is quoted on the Standard & Poor’s rating scale or equivalent where publicly available. NR refers to Not Rated.
(2) The credit rating indicated may, in some instances, apply to an affiliated company of Granite’s tenant which may not be the guarantor of the lease.
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Lease Expiration
As at September 30, 2023, Granite’s portfolio had a weighted average lease term by square footage of 6.4 years (December 31, 2022 - 5.9 years) with lease expiries by GLA (in thousands of square feet) and any lease renewals committed adjusted accordingly, lease count and annualized revenue (calculated as the contractual base rent for the month subsequent to the quarterly reporting period multiplied by 12 months, in millions) as set out in the table below:
Lease Maturity Summary |
Vacancies | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 and Beyond | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Country | Total GLA | Total Lease Count | Total Annualized Revenue $ | Sq Ft | Sq Ft | Annualized Revenue $ | Sq Ft | Annualized Revenue $ | Sq Ft | Annualized Revenue $ | Sq Ft | Annualized Revenue $ | Sq Ft | Annualized Revenue $ | Sq Ft | Annualized Revenue $ | Sq Ft | Annualized Revenue $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canada | 6,546 | 33 | 66.6 | 74 | 380 | 3.7 | 569 | 5.6 | 1,450 | 11.9 | 573 | 6.0 | 529 | 6.7 | 79 | 1.3 | 2,892 | 31.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canada-committed (1) | — | — | — | — | (380) | (3.7) | (253) | (2.9) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 380 | 3.7 | 253 | 2.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canada - net | 6,546 | 33 | 66.6 | 74 | — | — | 316 | 2.7 | 1,450 | 11.9 | 573 | 6.0 | 529 | 6.7 | 459 | 5.0 | 3,145 | 34.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | 38,821 | 81 | 227.4 | 2,589 | 5,380 | 36.0 | 3,475 | 20.4 | 1,895 | 11.3 | 3,611 | 25.9 | 1,708 | 8.2 | 4,397 | 19.1 | 15,766 | 106.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States-committed (1) | — | — | — | — | (5,073) | (34.2) | (1,148) | (6.6) | 945 | 4.2 | 76 | 0.6 | 300 | 2.9 | 2,478 | 20.0 | 2,422 | 13.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States - net | 38,821 | 81 | 227.4 | 2,589 | 307 | 1.8 | 2,327 | 13.8 | 2,840 | 15.5 | 3,687 | 26.5 | 2,008 | 11.1 | 6,875 | 39.1 | 18,188 | 119.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Austria | 7,472 | 9 | 60.4 | — | 125 | 1.3 | 5,349 | 36.8 | — | — | 389 | 2.9 | 802 | 10.2 | 807 | 9.2 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Austria-committed (1) | — | — | — | — | (125) | (1.3) | (5,349) | (36.8) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5,474 | 38.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Austria-net | 7,472 | 9 | 60.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 389 | 2.9 | 802 | 10.2 | 807 | 9.2 | 5,474 | 38.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Germany | 4,666 | 15 | 35.5 | — | 2,335 | 17.2 | 308 | 2.2 | 195 | 1.8 | 303 | 1.9 | 290 | 2.1 | — | — | 1,235 | 10.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Germany-committed (1) | — | — | — | — | (2,335) | (17.2) | (308) | (2.2) | 121 | 0.7 | 717 | 4.3 | — | — | 335 | 2.4 | 1,470 | 12.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Germany-net | 4,666 | 15 | 35.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 316 | 2.5 | 1,020 | 6.2 | 290 | 2.1 | 335 | 2.4 | 2,705 | 22.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Netherlands | 5,367 | 23 | 40.5 | 72 | 387 | 3.6 | 51 | 0.7 | 629 | 5.4 | 355 | 1.8 | 1,125 | 7.9 | — | — | 2,748 | 21.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Netherlands - committed (1) | — | — | — | — | (314) | (2.7) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 314 | 2.7 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Netherlands - net | 5,367 | 23 | 40.5 | 72 | 73 | 0.9 | 51 | 0.7 | 629 | 5.4 | 355 | 1.8 | 1,125 | 7.9 | 314 | 2.7 | 2,748 | 21.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 62,872 | 161 | 430.4 | 2,735 | 8,607 | 61.8 | 9,752 | 65.7 | 4,169 | 30.4 | 5,231 | 38.5 | 4,454 | 35.1 | 5,283 | 29.6 | 22,641 | 169.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total-committed (1) | — | — | — | — | (8,227) | (59.1) | (7,058) | (48.5) | 1,066 | 4.9 | 793 | 4.9 | 300 | 2.9 | 3,507 | 28.8 | 9,619 | 66.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2023 | 62,872 | 161 | 430.4 | 2,735 | 380 | 2.7 | 2,694 | 17.2 | 5,235 | 35.3 | 6,024 | 43.4 | 4,754 | 38.0 | 8,790 | 58.4 | 32,260 | 235.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
% of portfolio as at September 30, 2023: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* by sq ft (in %) | 100.0 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 4.3 | 8.3 | 9.6 | 7.6 | 14.0 | 51.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* by Annualized Revenue (in %) | 100.0 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 8.2 | 10.1 | 8.8 | 13.6 | 54.7 |
(1) Committed vacancies represent leases signed during the current period but not occupied until after period end.
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Occupancy Roll Forward
The tables below provide a summary of occupancy changes during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Occupancy Roll Forward for Q3 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, sq ft, except as noted) | Canada | USA | Austria | Germany | Netherlands | Total | ||||||||||||||
Total portfolio size, July 1, 2023 | 6,546 | 38,821 | 7,472 | 4,666 | 5,367 | 62,872 | ||||||||||||||
Vacancy, July 1, 2023 | (75) | (2,160) | — | — | (72) | (2,307) | ||||||||||||||
Occupancy, July 1, 2023 | 6,471 | 36,661 | 7,472 | 4,666 | 5,295 | 60,565 | ||||||||||||||
Occupancy %, July 1, 2023 | 98.9 | % | 94.4 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 98.7 | % | 96.3 | % | ||||||||
Expiries | (116) | (1,330) | — | (833) | (72) | (2,351) | ||||||||||||||
Renewals | 116 | 900 | — | 833 | 72 | 1,921 | ||||||||||||||
Occupancy, September 30, 2023 | 6,471 | 36,231 | 7,472 | 4,666 | 5,295 | 60,135 | ||||||||||||||
Total portfolio size, September 30, 2023 | 6,546 | 38,821 | 7,472 | 4,666 | 5,367 | 62,872 | ||||||||||||||
Occupancy %, September 30, 2023 | 98.9 | % | 93.3 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 98.7 | % | 95.6 | % | ||||||||
Occupancy Roll Forward for Q3 2023 YTD | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, sq ft, except as noted) | Canada | USA | Austria | Germany | Netherlands | Total | ||||||||||||||
Total portfolio size, Jan 1, 2023 | 6,544 | 35,400 | 7,472 | 4,640 | 5,367 | 59,423 | ||||||||||||||
Vacancy, Jan 1, 2023 | (73) | (90) | — | — | (48) | (211) | ||||||||||||||
Occupancy, Jan 1, 2023 | 6,471 | 35,310 | 7,472 | 4,640 | 5,319 | 59,212 | ||||||||||||||
Occupancy %, Jan 1, 2023 | 98.9 | % | 99.7 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 99.1 | % | 99.6 | % | ||||||||
Acquired occupancy, net | — | 1,005 | — | — | — | 1,005 | ||||||||||||||
Acquired vacancy, net | — | (1,005) | — | — | — | (1,005) | ||||||||||||||
Completed developments | — | 2,087 | — | — | — | 2,087 | ||||||||||||||
Completed expansions | — | 329 | — | — | — | 329 | ||||||||||||||
Remeasurement | 2 | — | — | 26 | — | 28 | ||||||||||||||
Development vacancy | — | (478) | — | — | — | (478) | ||||||||||||||
Expiries | (118) | (4,138) | (125) | (1,198) | (182) | (5,761) | ||||||||||||||
Surrenders and early terminations | — | — | — | — | (4) | (4) | ||||||||||||||
Renewals | 116 | 3,077 | 125 | 1,198 | 147 | 4,663 | ||||||||||||||
New Leases | — | 44 | — | — | 15 | 59 | ||||||||||||||
Occupancy, September 30, 2023 | 6,471 | 36,231 | 7,472 | 4,666 | 5,295 | 60,135 | ||||||||||||||
Total portfolio size, September 30, 2023 | 6,546 | 38,821 | 7,472 | 4,666 | 5,367 | 62,872 | ||||||||||||||
Occupancy %, September 30, 2023 | 98.9 | % | 93.3 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 98.7 | % | 95.6 | % |
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New and Renewal Lease Spreads
The following table summarizes rental rate spreads achieved on new and renewal leasing during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
New and Renewal Lease Spreads | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
Sq Ft (in thousands) | Rental Rate Spread(1) | Sq Ft (in thousands) | Rental Rate Spread(1)(2) | ||||||||||||||
Canada | 116 | 206 | % | 116 | 206 | % | |||||||||||
United States | 900 | 43 | % | 3,078 | 23 | % | |||||||||||
Austria | — | — | % | 125 | 9 | % | |||||||||||
Germany | 833 | — | % | 1,198 | 2 | % | |||||||||||
Netherlands | 72 | 7 | % | 146 | 5 | % | |||||||||||
Total | 1,921 | 33 | % | 4,663 | 21 | % |
(1) Rental rate spread (%) is calculated as the difference in renewal rent over expiring rent.
(2) Excludes new leasing activity of approximately 44,000 square feet in the US and 15,000 square feet in the Netherlands that were previously vacant for an extended period.
The leasing activity in Canada for the three months ended September 30, 2023 represents one lease renewal at a property in the GTA. The leasing activity in the United States for the three months ended September 30, 2023 represents three lease renewals. The leasing activity in Germany for the three months ended September 30, 2023 represents two lease renewals including one fixed rate renewal. The leasing activity in the Netherlands for the three months ended September 30, 2023 represents four lease renewals at Granite’s property in Utrecht.
The leasing activity in Canada for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 represents one lease renewal at a property in the GTA. The leasing activity in the United States for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 represents nine lease renewals including one fixed rate renewal. The leasing activity in Austria for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 represents an early termination and new lease with an existing tenant. The leasing activity in Germany for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 represents three lease renewals including one fixed rate renewal. The leasing activity in the Netherlands for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 represents eleven lease renewals at Granite’s property in Utrecht.
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In-Place Rental Rates
The following table summarizes the weighted average in-place rent by region:
Weighted Average In-Place Rent (Per Sq Ft)(1)(2) | ||||||||||||||
September 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | September 30, 2022 | WALT (years)(3) | |||||||||||
Canada | $ | 10.29 | $ | 9.95 | $ | 9.52 | 6.1 | |||||||
United States | $ | 4.73 | $ | 4.62 | $ | 4.40 | 6.4 | |||||||
Austria | € | 5.64 | € | 5.63 | € | 5.61 | 8.4 | |||||||
Germany | € | 5.31 | € | 5.28 | € | 4.78 | 6.7 | |||||||
Netherlands | € | 5.34 | € | 5.30 | € | 5.04 | 5.6 |
(1) Amounts shown in local currency.
(2) Weighted average in-place rent is calculated as the weighted average contractual base rent for the month subsequent to the quarterly reporting period multiplied by 12 months, divided by the total occupied area.
(3) WALT as at September 30, 2023.
As at September 30, 2023, the weighted average in-place rental rates increased in all regions when compared with the rates noted in June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022. The increases in Canada, the United States, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands are driven by lease renewals and fixed contractual and consumer price index rent escalations, capturing strong positive rental rate spreads in all regions.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity
Granite has various sources of available liquidity including cash, cash equivalents and the unused portion of its Credit Facility that aggregated to $1,155.4 million as at September 30, 2023 compared to $1,131.6 million at December 31, 2022, as summarized below:
Sources of Available Liquidity | ||||||||
As at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 158.3 | $ | 135.1 | ||||
Unused portion of Credit Facility | 997.1 | 996.5 | ||||||
Available liquidity (1) | $ | 1,155.4 | $ | 1,131.6 | ||||
Additional sources of liquidity: | ||||||||
Assets held for sale(2) | $ | — | $ | 41.2 | ||||
Unencumbered assets(3) | $ | 8,898.5 | $ | 8,754.6 |
(1) Represents a non-IFRS performance measure. For definitions of Granite’s non-IFRS performance measures, refer to the section “NON-IFRS PERFORMANCE MEASURES”.
(2) Two income-producing properties located in Canada and the United States were classified as assets held for sale on the audited combined financial statements at December 31, 2022.
(3) Unencumbered assets represent the carrying value of investment properties (excluding any assets held for sale) that are not encumbered by secured debt. Granite can seek to obtain secured financing against its unencumbered assets subject to certain restrictions and financial covenant limitations in its Credit Facility, term loan agreements and trust indentures.
Granite intends to use its available liquidity to fund potential acquisitions of properties, to finance or refinance expenditures associated with Eligible Green Projects (as described in the Granite Green Bond Framework, which is available on Granite’s website), for commitments under existing development projects, to refinance or repay its secured debt or unsecured current debt maturities, and for general trust purposes.
Management believes that the Trust’s cash resources, cash flow from operations and available third-party borrowings will be sufficient to finance its operations and capital expenditures program over the next year as well as to pay distributions. Granite expects to fund its ongoing operations and future growth through the use of (i) existing cash and cash equivalents, (ii) cash flows from operating activities, (iii) cash flows from asset sales, (iv) financing available from the Credit Facility, (v) the issuance of unsecured debentures or equity, subject to market conditions and/or, if necessary, (vi) financing that may be obtained on its unencumbered assets.
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Cash Flow Components
Components of the Trust’s cash flows were as follows:
Cash Flow Components Summary | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | $ change | 2023 | 2022 | $ change | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | $ | 119.2 | $ | 157.6 | (38.4) | $ | 135.1 | $ | 402.5 | (267.4) | |||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 85.2 | 78.3 | 6.9 | 237.1 | 212.0 | 25.1 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash used in investing activities | (7.3) | (179.8) | 172.5 | (109.9) | (675.7) | 565.8 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (40.3) | 208.0 | (248.3) | (104.0) | 327.8 | (431.8) | |||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 1.5 | 10.2 | (8.7) | — | 7.7 | (7.7) | |||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 158.3 | $ | 274.3 | (116.0) | $ | 158.3 | $ | 274.3 | (116.0) |
Operating Activities
During the three month period ended September 30, 2023, operating activities generated cash of $85.2 million compared to $78.3 million in the prior year period. The increase of $6.9 million was due to various factors as noted in the “RESULTS OF OPERATIONS” section including, among others, the following:
•an increase in net operating income - cash basis of $13.2 million;
•a decrease of $9.9 million in income taxes paid; and
•an increase of $1.1 million in interest income primarily due to higher interest rates on invested cash, partially offset by;
•an increase of $5.9 million in interest paid as a result of higher debt balances and an increase in the weighted average cost of debt in the current year period;
•an increase of $10.1 million from cash used in working capital changes primarily due to timing of payments and receipts;
•an increase of $0.8 million in foreign exchange losses; and
•an increase of $0.4 million in general and administrative expenses, excluding the impact of unit-based compensation.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, operating activities generated cash of $237.1 million compared to $212.0 million in the prior year period. The increase of $25.1 million was due to various factors as noted in the “RESULTS OF OPERATIONS” section including, among others, the following:
•an increase in net operating income - cash basis of $40.6 million;
•a decrease of $8.6 million in income taxes paid; and
•an increase of $2.8 million in interest income due to higher interest rates on invested cash, partially offset by;
•an increase of $6.2 million from cash used in working capital changes primarily due to timing of payments and receipts;
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•an increase of $17.4 million in interest paid as a result of higher debt balances and an increase in the weighted average cost of debt in the current year period;
•an increase of $1.2 million in general and administrative expenses, excluding the impact of unit-based compensation; and
•an increase of $1.1 million in foreign exchange losses.
Investing Activities
Investing activities for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 used cash of $7.3 million and primarily related to the following:
•additions to properties under development paid of $14.8 million, primarily attributable to Granite’s ongoing development projects in the United States and Canada; and
•additions to income-producing properties paid of $10.9 million primarily attributable to ongoing maintenance and expansion capital in Canada and the United States, partially offset by;
•net proceeds of $19.7 million received from the disposition of an income-producing property in Canada.
Investing activities for the three month period ended September 30, 2022 used cash of $179.8 million and primarily related to the following:
•the acquisitions of an income-producing property and a parcel of development land in the Netherlands and Canada for $100.8 million;
•additions to properties under development paid of $44.3 million, primarily attributable to Granite’s ongoing development projects in the United States and Canada;
•loan advances made of $13.6 million to the developer of two industrial properties being constructed in Indiana; and
•additions to income-producing properties paid of $23.5 million primarily attributable to ongoing maintenance and expansion capital in Canada and the United States.
Investing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 used cash of $109.9 million and primarily related to the following:
•the acquisitions of two income-producing properties in the United States and the settlement of other acquisition related liabilities for $103.4 million (see “SIGNIFICANT MATTERS - Property Acquisitions”);
•additions to properties under development paid of $57.9 million, primarily attributable to Granite’s development projects in the United States and Canada; and
•additions to income-producing properties paid of $60.6 million primarily attributable to ongoing maintenance and expansion capital in Canada and the United States, partially offset by;
•loan repayment received of $69.3 million in conjunction with the closing of the acquisitions of two industrial properties in the United States; and
•net proceeds of $43.8 million received from the dispositions of two income-producing properties in the United States and Canada (see “SIGNIFICANT MATTERS - Dispositions”).
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Investing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 used cash of $675.7 million and primarily related to the following:
•the acquisitions of eight income-producing properties, one property under development and a parcel of development land in Germany, the United States, Canada and the Netherlands and the settlement of other acquisition related liabilities for $493.4 million;
•additions to properties under development paid of $165.0 million, primarily attributable to development projects in the United States, Canada, and Germany;
•additions to income-producing properties paid of $34.4 million primarily attributable to ongoing maintenance and expansion capital in Canada and the United States; and
•loan advances made of $42.9 million to the developer of two industrial properties being constructed in Indiana, partially offset by;
•net proceeds of $63.9 million received from the dispositions of two income-producing properties and a piece of land held for development in Poland and the Czech Republic.
Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities for the three month period ended September 30, 2023 of $40.3 million largely comprised of $51.0 million of monthly distribution payments and $91.3 million used for repayment of the Credit Facility, partially offset by $102.1 million of net proceeds received from the full drawdown of the September 2026 Term Loan.
Cash provided by financing activities for the three month period ended September 30, 2022 of $208.0 million largely comprised of $41.2 million of draws on the Credit Facility, $10.8 million of proceeds from the secured construction loan relating to a development project in the United States and $527.5 million of net proceeds from the full drawdown of the 2025 Term Loan, partially offset by $50.7 million of monthly distribution payments, $56.5 million used for the repurchase of stapled units under the NCIB (as defined herein), and $264.1 million used for the repayment of the Credit Facility.
Cash used in financing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 of $104.0 million largely comprised of $153.0 million of monthly distribution payments, $50.6 million relating to the full repayment of the secured construction loan, net of advances, and $91.3 million used for the full repayment of the Credit Facility, partially offset by $102.1 million of net proceeds from the full drawdown of the September 2026 Term Loan, and $90.2 million of draws on the Credit Facility.
Cash provided by financing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2022 of $327.8 million largely comprised of $254.8 million of draws on the Credit Facility, $42.7 million of proceeds from the secured construction loan relating to a development project in the United States, $13.1 million of net proceeds received from the issuance of stapled units under the ATM Program (as defined herein), and $527.5 million of net proceeds from the full drawdown of the 2025 Term Loan, partially offset by $152.6 million of monthly distribution payments, $86.4 million used for the repurchase of stapled units under the NCIB, $6.6 million associated with the settlement of the 2028 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap (as defined herein), and $264.1 million used for the repayment of the Credit Facility.
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Debt Structure
Granite’s debt structure and key debt metrics as at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:
Summary Debt Structure and Debt Metrics | |||||||||||
As at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
Unsecured debt, net | $ | 3,085.3 | $ | 2,983.6 | |||||||
Derivatives, net (4) | (119.1) | (138.4) | |||||||||
Lease obligations | 33.2 | 33.7 | |||||||||
Total unsecured debt | [A] | $ | 2,999.4 | $ | 2,878.9 | ||||||
Secured debt | — | 51.4 | |||||||||
Total debt (1)(4) | [B] | $ | 2,999.4 | $ | 2,930.3 | ||||||
Less: cash and cash equivalents | 158.3 | 135.1 | |||||||||
Net debt(1)(4) | [C] | $ | 2,841.1 | $ | 2,795.2 | ||||||
Investment properties | [D] | $ | 8,898.5 | $ | 8,839.6 | ||||||
Unencumbered Assets(5) | [E] | $ | 8,898.5 | $ | 8,754.6 | ||||||
100.0 | % | ||||||||||
Trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA(1) | [F] | $ | 387.0 | $ | 352.1 | ||||||
Interest expense | $ | 72.5 | $ | 51.0 | |||||||
Interest income | (4.4) | (1.6) | |||||||||
Trailing 12-month interest expense, net | [G] | $ | 68.1 | $ | 49.4 | ||||||
Debt metrics | |||||||||||
Leverage ratio(2) | [B]/[D] | 34 | % | 33 | % | ||||||
Net leverage ratio(2) | [C]/[D] | 32 | % | 32 | % | ||||||
Interest coverage ratio(2) | [F]/[G] | 5.7x | 7.1x | ||||||||
Unencumbered asset coverage ratio(2) | [E]/[A] | 3.0x | 3.0x | ||||||||
Indebtedness ratio(2) | [B]/[F] | 7.8x | 8.3x | ||||||||
Weighted average cost of debt(3) | 2.27 | % | 2.28 | % | |||||||
Weighted average debt term-to-maturity, in years(3) | 3.4 | 4.1 | |||||||||
Ratings and outlook | |||||||||||
DBRS | BBB (high) stable | BBB (high) stable | |||||||||
Moody’s | Baa2 Stable | Baa2 Stable |
(1) Represents a non-IFRS measure. For definitions of Granite’s non-IFRS measures, refer to the section “NON-IFRS PERFORMANCE MEASURES”.
(2) Represents a non-IFRS ratio. For definitions of Granite’s non-IFRS ratios, refer to the section “NON-IFRS RATIOS”.
(3) Excludes lease obligations noted above.
(4) Balance is net of the derivative assets and derivative liabilities.
(5) Unencumbered assets represent the carrying value of investment properties (excluding any assets held for sale) that are not encumbered by secured debt. Granite can seek to obtain secured financing against its unencumbered assets subject to certain restrictions and financial covenant limitations in its Credit Facility, term loan agreements and trust indentures.
Unsecured Debt
September 2026 Term Loan
On September 7, 2023, Granite LP entered into and fully drew upon a €70.0 million senior unsecured non-revolving term facility that matures on September 8, 2026. The September
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2026 Term Loan is fully prepayable without penalty. Any amount repaid may not be re-borrowed. Interest on drawn amounts is calculated based on the EURIBOR plus an applicable margin and is payable monthly in arrears. At September 30, 2023, the full €70.0 million has been drawn and the balance, net of deferred financing costs, was $100.1 million.
2025 Term Loan
On September 15, 2022, Granite REIT Holdings Limited Partnership ("Granite LP") entered into and fully drew upon a US$400.0 million senior unsecured non-revolving term facility that will mature on September 15, 2025 (“2025 Term Loan”). The 2025 Term Loan is fully prepayable without penalty. Any amount repaid may not be re-borrowed. Interest on drawn amounts is calculated based on Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus an applicable margin determined by reference to the external credit rating of Granite LP and is payable monthly in arrears. At September 30, 2023, the full US$400.0 million has been drawn and the balance, net of deferred financing costs, was $541.0 million.
2028 Debentures
On August 30, 2021, Granite LP issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.194% Series 6 senior debentures due August 30, 2028 (the “2028 Debentures”). Interest on the 2028 Debentures is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 28 and August 30 of each year. At September 30, 2023, all of the 2028 Debentures remained outstanding and the balance, net of deferred financing costs, was $498.1 million.
2030 Debentures
On December 18, 2020, Granite LP issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.378% Series 5 senior debentures due December 18, 2030 (the "2030 Debentures"). Interest on the 2030 Debentures is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 18 and December 18 of each year. At September 30, 2023, all of the 2030 Debentures remained outstanding and the balance, net of deferred financing costs, was $497.8 million.
2027 Debentures
On June 4, 2020, Granite LP issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.062% Series 4 senior debentures due June 4, 2027 (the "2027 Debentures"). Interest on the 2027 Debentures is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 4 and December 4 of each year. At September 30, 2023, all of the 2027 Debentures remained outstanding and the balance, net of deferred financing costs, was $498.4 million.
December 2026 Term Loan
On December 12, 2018, Granite LP entered into and fully drew down a $300.0 million senior unsecured non-revolving term facility that originally matured on December 12, 2025. On November 27, 2019, Granite refinanced the $300.0 million term facility and extended the maturity date one year to December 11, 2026 (the “December 2026 Term Loan”). The December 2026 Term Loan is fully prepayable without penalty. Any amount repaid may not be re-borrowed. Interest on drawn amounts is calculated based on the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (“CDOR”) plus an applicable margin determined by reference to the external credit rating of Granite LP and is payable monthly in advance. At September 30, 2023, the full $300.0 million remained outstanding and the balance, net of deferred financing costs and debt modification losses, was $299.7 million.
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As it is anticipated that the administrator of the CDOR will cease publication of CDOR by June 28, 2024 and the Canadian financial benchmark will be replaced by the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average ("CORRA"), Granite intends to amend the December 2026 Term Loan and December 2026 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap before the end of June 2024 to update the benchmark rates in these agreements from CDOR to CORRA without any economic impact.
2024 Term Loan
On December 19, 2018, Granite LP entered into and fully drew down a US$185.0 million senior unsecured non-revolving term facility that originally matured on December 19, 2022. On October 10, 2019, Granite refinanced the US$185.0 million term facility and extended the maturity date two years to December 19, 2024 (the “2024 Term Loan”). The 2024 Term Loan is fully prepayable without penalty. Any amount repaid may not be re-borrowed. Interest on drawn amounts is calculated based on SOFR (previously the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR")) plus an applicable margin determined by reference to the external credit rating of Granite LP and is payable monthly in arrears. As the Federal Reserve Board discontinued the publication of the US dollar LIBOR benchmark rates on June 30, 2023 and replaced it with SOFR, on April 19, 2023, Granite amended the 2024 Term Loan and 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap to update the benchmark rates in these agreements from LIBOR to SOFR without any economic impact.
At September 30, 2023, the full US$185.0 million remained outstanding and the balance, net of deferred financing costs and debt modification losses, was $250.2 million.
2023 Debentures
On December 20, 2016, Granite LP issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.873% Series 3 senior debentures due November 30, 2023. Interest on the 2023 Debentures is payable semi-annually in arrears on May 30 and November 30 of each year. At September 30, 2023, all of the 2023 Debentures remained outstanding and the balance, net of deferred financing costs, was $399.9 million. Part of the net proceeds from the 2029 Debentures issued on October 12, 2023 (see “Subsequent Events”) are intended to be used to repay the 2023 Debentures on maturity.
The 2023 Debentures, the 2027 Debentures, the 2030 Debentures, the 2028 Debentures, the 2024 Term Loan, the September 2026 Term Loan, the December 2026 Term Loan and the 2025 Term Loan rank pari passu with all of the Trust's other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and are guaranteed by Granite REIT and Granite GP.
Credit Facility
On March 3, 2023, the Trust amended the Credit Facility to extend the maturity date for a new five-year term to March 31, 2028, with a limit of $1.0 billion. Included in the amendment, Granite also updated the benchmark rates from LIBOR to SOFR, including a fixed spread for the basis difference between LIBOR and SOFR, for US dollar denominated draws and from LIBOR to EURIBOR for Euro denominated draws. Such amendments to the benchmark rates result in no economic impact to Granite’s borrowing rates. As it is anticipated that the administrator of CDOR will cease publication of CDOR by June 28, 2024 and the Canadian financial benchmark will be replaced by CORRA, Granite's Credit Facility contains fallback provisions to transition from CDOR to CORRA for Canadian denominated draws when CDOR is discontinued.
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Draws on the Credit Facility are available by way of Canadian dollar, US dollar or Euro denominated loans or Canadian dollar or US dollar denominated letters of credit. The Credit Facility provides Granite the ability to increase the amount of the commitment by an additional aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million with consent of the participating lenders. As at September 30, 2023, the Trust had no amount drawn and $2.9 million in letters of credit issued against the Credit Facility.
Secured Debt
On December 17, 2021, Granite entered into a secured construction loan relating to a development project in Houston, Texas, which was substantially completed in January 2023. The loan had a maximum draw amount of $59.9 million (US$44.3 million) and was secured by the property under construction and related land. On June 9, 2023, the loan with an outstanding balance of $56.2 million (US$42.1 million) was repaid with proceeds from the Credit Facility.
Derivatives
Granite has entered into derivatives including cross-currency interest rate swaps and interest rate swaps to lower its overall cost of borrowings and to hedge its currency exposure. The below table summarizes Granite’s derivative arrangements outstanding as at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As at | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notional amount to be paid | Interest payment rate | Notional amount to be received | Interest receipt rate | Maturity date | Fair value assets (liabilities) | Fair value assets (liabilities) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 281,100 | EUR | 2.430 | % | 400,000 | CAD | 3.873 | % | Nov. 30, 2023 | $ | (1,094) | $ | (7,076) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 168,200 | EUR | 0.522 | % | 185,000 | USD | SOFR plus margin (4) | Dec. 19, 2024 | 23,212 | 24,891 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2025 Interest Rate Swap (1) | — | — | 5.016 | % | — | — | SOFR plus margin | Sept. 15, 2025 | 12,643 | 5,244 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 2026 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap (2) | — | — | 4.333 | % | — | — | EURIBOR plus margin | Sept. 8, 2026 | 334 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 2026 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 205,500 | EUR | 1.355 | % | 300,000 | CAD | CDOR plus margin | Dec. 11, 2026 | 38,632 | 39,264 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2027 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 370,300 | USD | 2.964 | % | 500,000 | CAD | 3.062 | % | June 4, 2027 | 1,602 | 8,123 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2028 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 119,100 | USD | 2.096 | % | 150,000 | CAD | 2.194 | % | Aug. 30, 2028 | (8,139) | (6,391) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2028 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap (3) | 242,100 | EUR | 0.536 | % | 350,000 | CAD | 2.194 | % | Aug. 30, 2028 | 9,272 | 19,450 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2030 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 319,400 | EUR | 1.045 | % | 500,000 | CAD | 2.378 | % | Dec. 18, 2030 | 42,671 | 54,883 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 119,133 | $ | 138,388 |
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(1)On September 15, 2022, Granite LP entered into a float to fixed interest rate swap (the “2025 Interest Rate Swap”) to exchange the floating SOFR portion of the interest payments of the 2025 Term Loan for fixed interest payments resulting in an all-in fixed interest rate of 5.016%.
(2)On September 8, 2023, Granite LP entered into a float to fixed interest rate swap (the “September 2026 Interest Rate Swap”) to exchange the floating EURIBOR portion of the interest payments of the September 2026 Term Loan for fixed interest payments resulting in an all-in fixed interest rate of 4.333%.
(3)On February 3, 2022, Granite terminated $350.0 million of a total $500.0 million principal of the cross-currency interest rate swap entered into by Granite LP to exchange the $500.0 million principal and related 2.194% interest payments from the 2028 Debentures to US$397.0 million principal and USD-denominated interest payments at a 2.096% interest rate (the "2028 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap") and simultaneously entered into a new $350.0 million cross-currency interest rate swap maturing August 30, 2028, to exchange the Canadian dollar denominated principal and interest payments of the 2028 Debentures for Euro denominated payments at a fixed interest rate of 0.536%. Upon termination, Granite paid $6.6 million to settle the mark-to-market liability relating to the $350.0 million principal portion of the 2028 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap.
(4)On April 19, 2023, Granite amended the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap to update the benchmark rate in the agreement from LIBOR to SOFR, including a fixed spread for the basis difference between LIBOR and SOFR, without any economic impact or change to Granite's risk management strategy.
Debt Maturity Profile
As at September 30, 2023, Granite’s debt maturity profile and future repayments are as outlined below:
Debt Maturity Profile |
% of Debt Maturing | 13% | 8% | 18% | 13% | 16% | 16% | 16% |
Debt Metrics and Financial Covenants
Granite uses the debt metrics noted above to assess its borrowing capacity and the ability to meet its current and future financing obligations. Granite’s interest coverage ratio decreased from 7.1x for the year ended December 31, 2022 to 5.7x as at September 30, 2023 as a result of a 38% increase in interest expense, partially offset by a 10% EBITDA growth when comparing the two periods. Granite’s leverage ratio remains consistent with December 31, 2022 and the slight decrease in Granite’s indebtedness ratio from December 31, 2022 to September 30, 2023 is primarily due the 10% growth in EBITDA, partially offset by a slight
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increase in debt level. The debt ratios remain relatively favourable and provide financial flexibility for future growth.
Granite’s unsecured debentures, term loans, secured debt and credit facility agreements contain financial and non-financial covenants that include maintaining certain leverage and debt service ratios. As at September 30, 2023, Granite was in compliance with all of these covenants.
Credit Ratings
On March 29, 2023, DBRS confirmed Granite LP’s Issuer Rating and credit rating on the 2023 Debentures, the 2027 Debentures, the 2028 Debentures and the 2030 Debentures as BBB(high) with stable trends. On June 28, 2023, Moody’s confirmed the Baa2 rating on the 2023 Debentures, the 2027 Debentures, the 2028 Debentures and the 2030 Debentures with a stable outlook. Credit ratings are intended to provide investors with an independent measure of credit quality of an issue of securities. A rating accorded to any security is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold such securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating organization which granted such rating.
Unitholders’ Equity
Outstanding Stapled Units
As at November 8, 2023, the Trust had 63,743,828 stapled units issued and outstanding.
As at November 8, 2023, the Trust had 67,582 restricted stapled units (representing the right to receive 67,582 stapled units) and 86,145 performance stapled units (representing the right to receive a maximum of 172,290 stapled units) outstanding under the Trust’s Executive Deferred Stapled Unit Plan. The Executive Deferred Stapled Unit Plan is designed to provide equity-based compensation to employees of Granite who are, by the nature of their position or job, in a position to contribute to the success of Granite.
As at November 8, 2023, the Trust had 122,138 deferred stapled units (representing the right to receive 122,138 stapled units) outstanding under the Trust’s Director/Trustee Deferred Share Unit Plan.
Distributions
Granite REIT’s monthly distribution to unitholders is currently $0.2667 per stapled unit. For 2023, based on its current monthly rate, Granite expects to make total annual distributions of $3.20 per stapled unit.
Total distributions declared to stapled unitholders in the three month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were $51.0 million or $0.8000 per stapled unit and $50.4 million or $0.7750 per stapled unit, respectively. Total distributions declared to stapled unitholders in the nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were $153.0 million or $2.40 per stapled unit and $152.3 million or $2.32 per stapled unit, respectively.
The distributions declared in October 2023 in the amount of $17.0 million or $0.2667 per stapled unit will be paid on November 15, 2023.
Pursuant to the requirement of National Policy 41-201, Income Trusts and Other Indirect Offerings (“NP 41-201”), the following table outlines the differences between cash flow from
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operating activities and cash distributions as well as the differences between net income (loss) and cash distributions, in accordance with the guidelines under NP 41-201.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities in Excess of Distributions Paid and Payable | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ | 34.2 | $ | (93.3) | $ | 106.5 | $ | 282.1 | |||||||||
Cash flows provided by operating activities | 85.2 | 78.3 | 237.1 | 212.0 | |||||||||||||
Monthly cash distributions paid and payable | (51.0) | (50.4) | (153.0) | (152.3) | |||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities in excess of distributions paid and payable | $ | 34.2 | $ | 27.9 | $ | 84.1 | $ | 59.7 |
Monthly distributions for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were funded with cash flows from operating activities.
Net income prepared in accordance with IFRS recognizes revenue and expenses at time intervals that do not necessarily match the receipt or payment of cash. Therefore, when establishing cash distributions to unitholders, consideration is given to factors such as FFO, AFFO, cash generated from and required for operating activities and forward-looking cash flow information, including forecasts and budgets. Management does not expect current or potential future commitments to replace or maintain its investment properties to adversely affect cash distributions.
Normal Course Issuer Bid
On May 19, 2023, Granite announced the acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") of Granite’s Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”). Pursuant to the NCIB, Granite proposes to purchase through the facilities of the TSX and any alternative trading system in Canada, from time to time and if considered advisable, up to an aggregate of 6,349,296 of Granite’s issued and outstanding stapled units. The NCIB commenced on May 24, 2023 and will conclude on the earlier of the date on which purchases under the bid have been completed and May 23, 2024. Pursuant to the policies of the TSX, daily purchases made by Granite through the TSX may not exceed 30,468 stapled units, subject to certain exceptions. Granite has entered into an automatic securities purchase plan with a broker in order to facilitate repurchases of the stapled units under the NCIB during specified blackout periods. Pursuant to a previous notice of intention to conduct a NCIB, Granite received approval from the TSX to purchase stapled units for the period May 24, 2022 to May 23, 2023.
During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023, there were no stapled unit repurchases under the NCIB. During the three month period ended September 30, 2022, Granite repurchased 765,200 stapled units at an average stapled unit cost of $73.83 for total consideration of $56.5 million excluding commissions. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, Granite repurchased 1,143,600 stapled units at an average stapled unit cost of $75.56 for total consideration of $86.4 million, excluding commissions.
At-The-Market Equity Distribution Program
On November 3, 2021, Granite filed a prospectus supplement to the short form base shelf prospectus of Granite REIT and Granite GP establishing an at-the-market equity distribution program (the “ATM Program”), in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, that allows it
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to issue and sell, at its discretion, up to $250.0 million of stapled units to the public, from time to time. Stapled units sold under the ATM Program will be sold at the prevailing market prices at the time of sale when issued, directly through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange or any other recognized marketplace upon which the stapled units are listed or quoted or where the stapled units are traded in Canada.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, there were no stapled units issued under the ATM Program. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, Granite issued 136,100 stapled units under the ATM Program at an average stapled unit price of $98.77 for gross proceeds of $13.4 million, and incurred issuance costs of $0.3 million, for net proceeds of $13.1 million.
COMMITMENTS, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, CONTINGENCIES AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Trust is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the final outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Trust. However, actual outcomes may differ from management’s expectations.
Off-balance sheet arrangements consist of outstanding letters of credit to support certain contractual obligations, property purchase commitments, construction and development project commitments and certain operating agreements. As at September 30, 2023, the Trust had $2.9 million in letters of credit outstanding. As at September 30, 2023, the Trust's contractual commitments totaled $64.9 million which comprised of costs to complete its ongoing construction and development projects, including tenant improvements. Granite expects to fund these commitments over the next year through the use of cash on hand, cash from operations and/or Granite’s Credit Facility.
For further discussion of commitments, contractual obligations, contingencies and off-balance sheet arrangements, refer to notes 8, 11 and 19 to the unaudited condensed combined financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
NON-IFRS PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The following non-IFRS performance measures are important measures used by management in evaluating the Trust’s underlying operating performance and debt management. These non-IFRS performance measures are not defined by IFRS and do not have standard meanings. The Trust’s method of calculating non-IFRS performance measures may differ from other issuers’ methods and, accordingly, the Trust’s non-IFRS performance measures may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other issuers.
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Funds from operations
FFO is a non-IFRS performance measure that is widely used by the real estate industry in evaluating the operating performance of real estate entities. Granite calculates FFO as net income attributable to stapled unitholders excluding fair value gains (losses) on investment properties and financial instruments, gains (losses) on sale of investment properties including the associated current income tax, deferred income taxes and certain other items, net of non-controlling interests in such items. The Trust’s determination of FFO follows the definition prescribed by the Real Estate Property Association of Canada (“REALPAC”) guidelines on Funds From Operations & Adjusted Funds From Operations for IFRS dated January 2022 (“REALPAC Guidelines”). Granite considers FFO to be a meaningful supplemental measure that can be used to determine the Trust’s ability to service debt, fund capital expenditures and provide distributions to stapled unitholders. FFO is reconciled to net income, which is the most directly comparable IFRS measure (see “RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Funds From Operations and Adjusted Funds From Operations” for the reconciliation of FFO to net income for the periods presented). FFO should not be construed as an alternative to net income or cash flow provided by operating activities determined in accordance with IFRS.
Adjusted funds from operations
AFFO is a non-IFRS performance measure that is widely used by the real estate industry in evaluating the recurring economic earnings performance of real estate entities after considering certain costs associated with sustaining such earnings. Granite calculates AFFO as net income attributable to stapled unitholders including all adjustments used to calculate FFO and further adjusts for actual maintenance capital expenditures that are required to sustain Granite’s productive capacity, leasing costs such as leasing commissions and tenant allowances incurred and non-cash straight-line rent and tenant incentive amortization, net of non-controlling interests in such items. The Trust's determination of AFFO follows the definition prescribed by the REALPAC Guidelines. Granite considers AFFO to be a meaningful supplemental measure that can be used to determine the Trust’s ability to service debt, fund expansion capital expenditures, fund property development and provide distributions to stapled unitholders after considering costs associated with sustaining operating earnings. AFFO is also reconciled to net income, which is the most directly comparable IFRS measure (see “RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Funds From Operations and Adjusted Funds From Operations” for the reconciliation of AFFO to net income for the periods presented). AFFO should not be construed as an alternative to net income or cash flow provided by operating activities determined in accordance with IFRS.
Net operating income - cash basis
Granite uses NOI on a cash basis, which adjusts NOI to exclude lease termination and close-out fees, and the non-cash impact from straight-line rent and tenant incentive amortization recognized during the period (see “RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Net Operating Income” for the reconciliation of NOI - cash basis to NOI for the periods presented). NOI - cash basis is a commonly used measure by the real estate industry and Granite believes it is a useful supplementary measure of the income generated by and operating performance of income-producing properties in addition to the most comparable IFRS measure, which Granite believes is NOI. NOI - cash basis is also a key input in Granite’s determination of the fair value of its investment property portfolio.
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Same property net operating income - cash basis
Same property NOI - cash basis refers to the NOI - cash basis for those properties owned by Granite throughout the entire current and prior year periods under comparison. Same property NOI - cash basis excludes properties that were acquired, disposed of, classified as properties under or held for development or assets held for sale during the periods under comparison (see “RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Net Operating Income” for a reconciliation of same property NOI - cash basis to NOI - cash basis and to NOI for the periods presented). Granite believes that same property NOI - cash basis is a useful supplementary measure in understanding period-over-period organic changes in NOI - cash basis from the same stock of properties owned.
Constant currency same property NOI - cash basis
Constant currency same property NOI - cash basis is a non-GAAP measure used by management in evaluating the performance of properties owned by Granite throughout the entire current and prior year periods on a constant currency basis. It is calculated by taking same property NOI as defined above and excluding the impact of foreign currency translation by converting the same property NOI denominated in foreign currency in the respective periods at the current period average exchange rates (see “RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Net Operating Income” for a reconciliation of constant currency same property NOI to same property NOI - cash basis for the periods presented).
Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”)
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income attributable to stapled unitholders before lease termination and close-out fees, interest expense, interest income, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, fair value gains (losses) on investment properties and financial instruments, other expense relating to real estate transfer tax and loss on the sale of investment properties, net of non-controlling interests in such items. Adjusted EBITDA, calculated on a 12-month trailing basis (“trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA”), represents an operating cash flow measure that Granite uses in calculating the interest coverage ratio and indebtedness ratio noted below. Adjusted EBITDA is also defined in Granite’s debt agreements and used in calculating the Trust’s debt covenants.
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | ||||||||
For the 12-months ended September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to stapled unitholders | $ | (21.0) | $ | 155.8 | ||||
Add (deduct): | ||||||||
Interest expense and other financing costs | 72.5 | 51.0 | ||||||
Interest income | (4.4) | (1.6) | ||||||
Income tax recovery | (33.4) | (63.7) | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1.4 | 1.6 | ||||||
Fair value losses on investment properties, net | 369.7 | 219.7 | ||||||
Fair value gains on financial instruments, net | (0.2) | (11.4) | ||||||
Loss on sale of investment properties | 1.5 | 0.7 | ||||||
Non-controlling interests relating to the above | 0.9 | — | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 387.0 | $ | 352.1 |
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Available Liquidity
Available liquidity is a non-IFRS performance measure defined as the sum of cash and cash equivalents and the unused portion of the Credit Facility. Granite believes that available liquidity is a useful measure to investors in determining the Trust’s resources available as at period-end to meet its ongoing obligations and future commitments (see “LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - Liquidity”).
Total Debt and Net Debt
Total debt is a non-IFRS performance measure calculated as the sum of all current and non-current debt, the net mark to market fair value of derivatives and lease obligations as per the consolidated financial statements. Net debt subtracts cash and cash equivalents from total debt. Granite believes that it is useful to include the derivatives and lease obligations for the purposes of monitoring the Trust’s debt levels (see “LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - Debt Structure”).
NON-IFRS RATIOS
The following non-IFRS ratios are important measures used by management in evaluating the Trust’s underlying operating performance and debt management. These non-IFRS ratios are not defined by IFRS and do not have standard meanings. The Trust’s method of calculating non-IFRS ratios may differ from other issuers’ methods and, accordingly, the Trust’s non-IFRS ratios may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other issuers.
FFO and AFFO payout ratios
The FFO and AFFO payout ratios are calculated as monthly distributions, which exclude special distributions, declared to unitholders divided by FFO and AFFO (non-IFRS performance measures), respectively, in a period. FFO payout ratio and AFFO payout ratio may exclude revenue or expenses incurred during a period that can be a source of variance between periods. The FFO payout ratio and AFFO payout ratio are supplemental measures widely used by investors in evaluating the sustainability of the Trust’s monthly distributions to stapled unitholders.
FFO and AFFO Payout Ratios | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except as noted) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monthly distributions declared to unitholders | [A] | $51.0 | $50.4 | $153.0 | $152.3 | |||||||||||||||
FFO | [B] | 79.1 | 70.7 | 236.3 | 212.1 | |||||||||||||||
AFFO | [C] | 69.6 | 63.3 | 214.1 | 197.2 | |||||||||||||||
FFO payout ratio | [A]/[B] | 64 | % | 71 | % | 65 | % | 72 | % | |||||||||||
AFFO payout ratio | [A]/[C] | 73 | % | 80 | % | 71 | % | 77 | % |
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Interest coverage ratio
The interest coverage ratio is calculated on a 12-month trailing basis using Adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS performance measure) divided by net interest expense. Granite believes the interest coverage ratio is useful in evaluating the Trust’s ability to meet its interest expense obligations (see “LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - Debt Structure”).
Indebtedness ratio
The indebtedness ratio is calculated as total debt (a non-IFRS performance measure) divided by Adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS performance measure) and Granite believes it is useful in evaluating the Trust’s ability to repay outstanding debt using its operating cash flows (see “LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - Debt Structure”).
Leverage and net leverage ratios
The leverage ratio is calculated as total debt (a non-IFRS performance measure) divided by the fair value of investment properties (excluding assets held for sale) while the net leverage ratio subtracts cash and cash equivalents from total debt. The leverage ratio and net leverage ratio are supplemental measures that Granite believes are useful in evaluating the Trust’s degree of financial leverage, borrowing capacity and the relative strength of its balance sheet (see “LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - Debt Structure”).
Unencumbered asset coverage ratio
The unencumbered asset coverage ratio is calculated as the carrying value of investment properties (excluding assets held for sale) that are not encumbered by secured debt divided by the carrying value of total unsecured debt and is a supplemental measure that Granite believes is useful in evaluating the Trust’s degree of asset coverage provided by its unencumbered investment properties to total unsecured debt (see “LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - Debt Structure”).
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to apply judgment and make estimates that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the combined financial statements. Management bases estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the values of assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates. However, actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Trust’s material accounting policies that involve the most judgment and estimates are as follows:
Judgments
Leases
The Trust’s policy for revenue recognition is described in note 2(l) of the audited combined financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022. The Trust makes judgments in determining whether certain leases are operating or finance leases, in particular tenant leases with long contractual terms or leases where the property is a large square-footage and/or
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architecturally specialized. The Trust also makes judgments in determining the lease term for some lease contracts in which it is a lessee that include renewal or termination options. The assessment of whether the Trust is reasonably certain to exercise such options impacts the lease term which, in turn, significantly affects the amount of lease obligations and right-of-use assets recognized.
Investment properties
The Trust’s policy relating to investment properties is described in note 2(d) of the audited combined financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022. In applying this policy, judgment is used in determining whether certain costs incurred for tenant improvements are additions to the carrying amount of the property or represent incentives, identifying the point at which practical completion of properties under development occurs and determining borrowing costs to be capitalized to the carrying value of properties under development. Judgment is also applied in determining the use, extent and frequency of independent appraisals.
Income taxes
The Trust applies judgment in determining whether it will continue to qualify as a REIT for both Canadian and United States tax purposes for the foreseeable future. However, should it at some point no longer qualify, the Trust would be subject to income tax which could materially affect future distributions to unitholders and would also be required to recognize additional current and/or deferred income taxes.
Estimates and Assumptions
Valuation of investment properties
The fair value of investment properties was determined by management using a 10-year cash flow and subsequent reversionary value discounted back to present value using an appropriate discount rate. The Trust obtains, from time to time, appraisals from independent qualified real estate valuation experts. Granite does not value its investment properties based on models prepared by external appraisers but uses such external appraisals as data points, alongside other external market information for management to arrive at its own conclusions on values. Granite receives valuation assumptions from external appraisers such as discount rates, terminal capitalization rates and market rental rates, however, the Trust also considers its knowledge of historical renewal experiences with its tenants, its understanding of certain specialized aspects of Granite’s portfolio and tenant profile, and its knowledge of the current condition of the properties to determine proprietary market leasing assumptions, including lease renewal probabilities, renewal rents and capital expenditures. There has been no change in the valuation methodology used during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The critical assumptions relating to the Trust’s estimates of fair values of investment properties include the receipt of contractual rents, contractual renewal terms, expected future market rental rates, discount rates that reflect current market uncertainties, capitalization rates and recent investment property prices. If there is any change in these assumptions or regional, national or international economic conditions, the fair value of investment properties may change materially. Refer to the “INVESTMENT PROPERTIES” section and note 4 of the unaudited condensed combined financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 for further information on the estimates and assumptions made by management in connection with the fair values of investment properties.
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Fair value of financial instruments
Where the fair value of financial assets or liabilities recorded on the balance sheet or disclosed in the notes cannot be derived from active markets, it is determined using valuation techniques including the discounted cash flow model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible but, where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values. The judgments include considerations of inputs such as credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could materially affect the reported fair value of financial instruments.
Income taxes
The Trust operates in a number of countries and is subject to the income tax laws and related tax treaties in each of its operating jurisdictions. These laws and treaties can be subject to different interpretations by relevant taxation authorities. Significant judgment is required in the estimation of Granite’s income tax expense, interpretation and application of the relevant tax laws and treaties and the provision for any exposure that may arise from tax positions that are under audit by relevant taxation authorities.
The recognition and measurement of deferred tax assets or liabilities is dependent on management’s estimate of future taxable profits and income tax rates that are expected to be in effect in the period the asset is realized, or the liability is settled. Any changes in management’s estimates can result in changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities as reported in the combined balance sheets and also the deferred income tax expense in the combined statements of net income.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Future Accounting Policy Changes
As at September 30, 2023, there are no new accounting standards issued with a material effect but not yet applicable to the unaudited condensed combined financial statements.
INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
During the third quarter of 2023, there were no changes in the Trust’s internal controls over financial reporting that had materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the internal controls over financial reporting.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Investing in the Trust’s stapled units involves a high degree of risk. There are a number of risk factors that could have a material adverse effect on Granite’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in Granite’s AIF filed with securities regulators in Canada and available online at www.sedarplus.ca and Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC and available online on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, each in respect of the year ended December 31, 2022 and remain substantially unchanged in respect of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023.
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except as noted) | Q3 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q1 '23 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '22 | Q4 '21 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating highlights(3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 131.5 | $ | 130.3 | $ | 129.6 | $ | 125.6 | $ | 111.6 | $ | 109.8 | $ | 108.6 | $ | 105.3 | ||||||||||
NOI - cash basis(1) | $ | 106.3 | $ | 104.8 | $ | 103.9 | $ | 99.6 | $ | 93.1 | $ | 90.4 | $ | 90.8 | $ | 85.7 | ||||||||||
Fair value (losses) gains on investment properties, net | $ | (53.2) | $ | (13.5) | $ | (73.0) | $ | (229.9) | $ | (229.2) | $ | (251.3) | $ | 490.6 | $ | 349.1 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to stapled unitholders | $ | 33.1 | $ | 62.5 | $ | 9.8 | $ | (126.3) | $ | (93.3) | $ | (122.3) | $ | 497.7 | $ | 341.3 | ||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 85.2 | $ | 67.9 | $ | 84.0 | $ | 65.5 | $ | 78.3 | $ | 63.2 | $ | 70.5 | $ | 53.7 | ||||||||||
FFO(1) | $ | 79.1 | $ | 77.6 | $ | 79.6 | $ | 77.2 | $ | 70.7 | $ | 72.1 | $ | 69.4 | $ | 66.8 | ||||||||||
AFFO(1) | $ | 69.6 | $ | 69.5 | $ | 75.1 | $ | 67.0 | $ | 63.3 | $ | 68.2 | $ | 65.9 | $ | 59.2 | ||||||||||
FFO payout ratio(2) | 64% | 66% | 64% | 65% | 71% | 71% | 73% | 75% | ||||||||||||||||||
AFFO payout ratio(2) | 73% | 73% | 68% | 75% | 80% | 75% | 77% | 84% | ||||||||||||||||||
Per unit amounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted FFO(1) | $ | 1.24 | $ | 1.21 | $ | 1.25 | $ | 1.20 | $ | 1.08 | $ | 1.09 | $ | 1.05 | $ | 1.02 | ||||||||||
Diluted AFFO(1) | $ | 1.09 | $ | 1.09 | $ | 1.18 | $ | 1.05 | $ | 0.97 | $ | 1.04 | $ | 1.00 | $ | 0.90 | ||||||||||
Monthly distributions paid | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.75 | ||||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of units | 63.9 | 63.9 | 63.9 | 64.1 | 65.5 | 65.9 | 65.8 | 65.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Financial highlights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment properties(4) | $ | 8,898.5 | $ | 8,833.1 | $ | 8,952.1 | $ | 8,839.6 | $ | 8,938.9 | $ | 8,533.4 | $ | 8,526.8 | $ | 7,971.2 | ||||||||||
Assets held for sale | $ | — | $ | 20.5 | $ | 17.5 | $ | 41.2 | $ | 17.5 | $ | 156.2 | $ | 32.9 | $ | 64.6 | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 158.3 | $ | 119.2 | $ | 117.2 | $ | 135.1 | $ | 274.3 | $ | 157.6 | $ | 228.5 | $ | 402.5 | ||||||||||
Total debt(1) | $ | 2,999.4 | $ | 2,954.4 | $ | 2,951.5 | $ | 2,930.3 | $ | 2,852.4 | $ | 2,540.0 | $ | 2,340.4 | $ | 2,414.0 | ||||||||||
Total capital expenditures incurred | $ | 8.7 | $ | 18.6 | $ | 19.6 | $ | 19.1 | $ | 21.9 | $ | 9.2 | $ | 3.4 | $ | 9.9 | ||||||||||
Total leasing costs and tenant improvements incurred | $ | 2.7 | $ | 3.0 | $ | 1.0 | $ | 4.7 | $ | 2.4 | $ | 1.5 | $ | 2.0 | $ | 2.9 | ||||||||||
Property metrics(4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of income-producing properties | 137 | 137 | 133 | 128 | 128 | 126 | 122 | 119 | ||||||||||||||||||
GLA, square feet | 62.9 | 62.9 | 62.1 | 59.4 | 58.8 | 57.0 | 55.9 | 55.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Occupancy, by GLA | 95.6% | 96.3% | 97.8% | 99.6% | 99.1% | 97.8% | 99.7% | 99.7% | ||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average lease term, years | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
(1) For definitions of Granite’s non-IFRS measures, refer to the section “NON-IFRS PERFORMANCE MEASURES”.
(2) For definitions of Granite’s non-IFRS ratios, refer to the section “NON-IFRS RATIOS”.
(3) The quarterly financial data reflects fluctuations in revenue, FFO, AFFO, investment properties and total debt primarily from the timing of leasing and development activities, property sales, acquisitions and foreign exchange. Investment properties also fluctuate from the effect of measuring properties at fair value under IFRS. Net income (loss) attributable to unitholders primarily fluctuates from fair value gains/losses on investment properties.
(4) Excludes properties held for sale which are classified as assets held for sale on the condensed combined balance sheet as at the respective quarter-end.
The following table reconciles revenue, as determined in accordance with IFRS, to net operating income - cash basis for the periods ended as indicated. Refer to the sections “RESULTS OF OPERATIONS” and “NON-IFRS PERFORMANCE MEASURES”, for further details.
(in millions) | Q3 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q1 '23 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '22 | Q4 '21 | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 131.5 | $ | 130.3 | $ | 129.6 | $ | 125.6 | $ | 111.6 | $ | 109.8 | $ | 108.6 | $ | 105.3 | ||||||||||
Less: Property operating costs | 22.3 | 21.7 | 22.2 | 23.2 | 17.6 | 17.0 | 17.4 | 19.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
NOI | 109.2 | 108.6 | 107.4 | 102.4 | 94.0 | 92.8 | 91.2 | 86.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Add (deduct): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Straight-line rent amortization | (4.0) | (4.9) | (4.6) | (3.6) | (1.9) | (3.5) | (1.6) | (1.8) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tenant incentive amortization | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
NOI - cash basis | $ | 106.3 | $ | 104.8 | $ | 103.9 | $ | 99.6 | $ | 93.1 | $ | 90.4 | $ | 90.8 | $ | 85.7 |
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The following table reconciles net income (loss) attributable to stapled unitholders, as determined in accordance with IFRS, to FFO and AFFO for the periods ended as indicated. Refer to the sections “RESULTS OF OPERATIONS” and “NON-IFRS PERFORMANCE MEASURES”, for further details.
(in millions, except as noted) | Q3 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q1 '23 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '22 | Q4 '21 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to stapled unitholders | $ | 33.1 | $ | 62.5 | $ | 9.8 | $ | (126.3) | $ | (93.3) | $ | (122.3) | $ | 497.7 | $ | 341.2 | ||||||||||
Add (deduct): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value losses (gains) on investment properties, net | 53.2 | 13.5 | 73.0 | 229.9 | 229.2 | 251.3 | (490.6) | (349.1) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair value (gains) losses on financial instruments | 2.5 | (1.1) | 0.5 | (2.1) | (1.4) | (3.3) | (4.6) | (0.6) | ||||||||||||||||||
Loss on sale of investment properties | 0.9 | — | 0.6 | — | — | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Current income tax expense associated with the sale of investment properties | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) | (10.3) | 5.4 | (12.3) | (24.4) | (61.3) | (51.8) | 66.5 | 69.9 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair value remeasurement of the Executive Deferred Stapled Unit Plan | (0.7) | (0.4) | 4.6 | — | (1.3) | (1.4) | — | 2.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fair value remeasurement of the Directors Deferred Stapled Unit Plan | (0.5) | (0.5) | 1.3 | 0.1 | (1.2) | (0.7) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests relating to the above | 0.9 | (1.8) | 2.1 | — | — | — | — | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
FFO | $ | 79.1 | $ | 77.6 | $ | 79.6 | $ | 77.2 | $ | 70.7 | $ | 72.1 | $ | 69.4 | $ | 66.8 | ||||||||||
Add (deduct): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maintenance or improvement capital expenditures incurred | (4.5) | (2.2) | (0.1) | (2.7) | (4.3) | (0.5) | (1.1) | (6.7) | ||||||||||||||||||
Leasing costs | (0.8) | (1.9) | (0.4) | (4.5) | (2.0) | (0.9) | (2.0) | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Tenant allowances | (1.4) | (0.4) | (0.6) | (0.2) | (0.3) | (0.1) | — | (0.3) | ||||||||||||||||||
Tenant incentive amortization | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Straight-line rent amortization | (4.0) | (4.9) | (4.6) | (3.6) | (1.9) | (3.5) | (1.6) | (1.8) | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests relating to the above | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
AFFO | $ | 69.6 | $ | 69.5 | $ | 75.1 | $ | 67.0 | $ | 63.3 | $ | 68.2 | $ | 65.9 | $ | 59.2 |
The following table reconciles total debt for the periods ended as indicated. Refer to the sections “Unitholders’ Equity” and “NON-IFRS PERFORMANCE MEASURES”, for further details.
(in millions) | Q3 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q1 '23 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '22 | Q4 '21 | ||||||||||||||||||
Unsecured debt, net | $ | 3,085.3 | $ | 3,057.6 | $ | 2,983.8 | $ | 2,983.6 | $ | 2,995.9 | $ | 2,643.5 | $ | 2,422.3 | $ | 2,425.1 | ||||||||||
Derivatives, net | (119.1) | (136.6) | (121.8) | (138.4) | (223.1) | (169.4) | (126.1) | (44.1) | ||||||||||||||||||
Lease obligations | 33.2 | 33.4 | 33.7 | 33.7 | 33.2 | 33.3 | 31.5 | 32.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total unsecured debt | 2,999.4 | 2,954.4 | 2,895.7 | 2,878.9 | 2,806.0 | 2,507.4 | 2,327.7 | 2,413.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Secured debt | — | — | 55.8 | 51.4 | 46.4 | 32.6 | 12.7 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total debt | $ | 2,999.4 | $ | 2,954.4 | $ | 2,951.5 | $ | 2,930.3 | $ | 2,852.4 | $ | 2,540.0 | $ | 2,340.4 | $ | 2,414.0 |
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This MD&A may contain statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical fact, constitute “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information may include, among others, statements regarding Granite’s future plans, goals, strategies, intentions, beliefs, estimates, costs, objectives, capital structure, cost of capital, tenant base, tax consequences, economic performance or expectations, or the assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Words such as “outlook”, “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “seek” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information should not be read as guarantees of future events, performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or the times at or by which such future performance will be achieved. Undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. There can also be no assurance that Granite’s expectations regarding various matters, including the following, will be realized in a timely manner, with the expected impact or at all: the effectiveness of measures intended to mitigate such impact, and Granite’s ability to deliver cash flow stability and growth and create long-term value for unitholders; Granite’s ability to implement its ESG+R program and related targets and goals; the expansion and diversification of Granite’s real estate portfolio and the reduction in Granite’s exposure to Magna and the special purpose properties; Granite’s ability to accelerate growth and to grow its net asset value and FFO and AFFO per unit; Granite’s ability to find and integrate satisfactory acquisition, joint venture and development opportunities and to strategically deploy the proceeds from recently sold properties and financing initiatives; Granite’s sale from time to time of stapled units under any at-the-market program that Granite may establish; Granite’s intended use of the net proceeds from the offering of the 2029 Debentures; the potential for expansion and rental growth at the property in Ajax, Ontario and the enhancement to the yield of the property from such potential expansion and rental growth; the development of a 0.4 million square foot distribution facility on the 22.0 acre site in Brantford, Ontario, and the potential yield from the project; obtaining site planning approval of a 0.7 million square foot distribution facility on the 34.0 acre site in Brantford, Ontario; obtaining site planning approval for a third phase of development for up to 1.3 million square feet on the 101.0 acre site in Houston, Texas and the potential yield from the project; the development of 12.9 acres of land in West Jefferson, Ohio and the potential yield from that project; the development of a 0.6 million square foot multi-phased business park on the remaining 36.0 acre parcel of land in Brantford, Ontario and the potential yield from that project; the development of a 0.2 million square foot modern distribution/logistics facility on the 10.1 acres of land in Brant County, Ontario and the potential yield of the project; the timing of payment of associated unpaid construction costs and holdbacks; Granite’s ability to meet its target occupancy goals; Granite’s ability to secure sustainability or other certifications for any of its properties; the impact of the refinancing of the term loans on Granite’s returns and cash flow; and the amount of any distributions and distribution increase. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are based on information available at the time and/or management’s good faith assumptions and analyses made in light of Granite’s perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors Granite believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond Granite’s control, that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause such differences include,
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but are not limited to, the risk of changes to tax or other laws and treaties that may adversely affect Granite REIT’s mutual fund trust status under the Income Tax Act (Canada) or the effective tax rate in other jurisdictions in which Granite operates; the risks related to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine that may adversely impact Granite’s operations and financial performance; economic, market and competitive conditions and other risks that may adversely affect Granite’s ability to expand and diversify its real estate portfolio; and the risks set forth in the “Risk Factors” section in Granite’s AIF for 2022 dated March 8, 2023, filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and attached as Exhibit 1 to the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC and available online on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, all of which investors are strongly advised to review. The “Risk Factors” section also contains information about the material factors or assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information speak only as of the date the statements and information were made and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Granite expressly disclaims any intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained in this MD&A to reflect subsequent information, events or circumstances or otherwise.
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Condensed Combined Financial Statements | ||
of Granite Real Estate Investment Trust | ||
and Granite REIT Inc. | ||
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 |
Condensed Combined Balance Sheets
(Canadian dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
As at | Note | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||
Non-current assets: | |||||||||||
Investment properties | 4 | $ | 8,898,540 | $ | 8,839,571 | ||||||
Acquisition deposits | — | 8,487 | |||||||||
Deferred tax assets | 623 | 629 | |||||||||
Fixed assets, net | 3,363 | 4,037 | |||||||||
Derivatives | 8(c) | 128,366 | 151,855 | ||||||||
Other assets | 6 | 2,668 | 2,181 | ||||||||
9,033,560 | 9,006,760 | ||||||||||
Current assets: | |||||||||||
Assets held for sale | 5 | — | 41,182 | ||||||||
Loan receivable | 7 | — | 69,186 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 10,618 | 12,176 | |||||||||
Income taxes receivable | 907 | 1,288 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other | 12,436 | 14,681 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 16(d) | 158,307 | 135,081 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | 9,215,828 | $ | 9,280,354 | |||||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | |||||||||||
Unsecured debt, net | 8(a),8(b) | $ | 2,685,384 | $ | 2,583,930 | ||||||
Derivative | 8(c) | 8,139 | 6,391 | ||||||||
Long-term portion of lease obligations | 10 | 32,407 | 32,977 | ||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 538,284 | 557,391 | |||||||||
3,264,214 | 3,180,689 | ||||||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
Unsecured debt, net | 8(b) | 399,946 | 399,707 | ||||||||
Derivative | 8(c) | 1,094 | 7,076 | ||||||||
Secured debt | 9 | — | 51,373 | ||||||||
Deferred revenue | 11 | 18,094 | 17,358 | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 11 | 101,474 | 114,775 | ||||||||
Distributions payable | 12 | 16,992 | 16,991 | ||||||||
Short-term portion of lease obligations | 10 | 771 | 746 | ||||||||
Income taxes payable | 11,516 | 11,292 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | 3,814,101 | 3,800,007 | |||||||||
Equity: | |||||||||||
Stapled unitholders’ equity | 13 | 5,395,531 | 5,475,375 | ||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 6,196 | 4,972 | |||||||||
Total equity | 5,401,727 | 5,480,347 | |||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 9,215,828 | $ | 9,280,354 |
Commitments and contingencies (note 19)
See accompanying notes
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Condensed Combined Statements of Net Income (Loss)
(Canadian dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
Note | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
Rental revenue | 14(a) | $ | 131,462 | $ | 111,605 | $ | 391,403 | $ | 329,965 | |||||||||||
Property operating costs | 14(b) | 22,290 | 17,663 | 66,219 | 52,021 | |||||||||||||||
Net operating income | 109,172 | 93,942 | 325,184 | 277,944 | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 14(c) | 8,402 | 6,461 | 31,976 | 20,921 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 310 | 419 | 946 | 1,174 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | (1,221) | (119) | (3,313) | (520) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense and other financing costs | 14(d) | 18,831 | 12,688 | 55,827 | 34,279 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange losses (gains), net | 153 | (634) | 655 | (427) | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value losses (gains) on investment properties, net | 4,5 | 53,200 | 229,151 | 139,747 | (10,193) | |||||||||||||||
Fair value losses (gains) on financial instruments, net | 14(e) | 2,520 | (1,367) | 1,869 | (9,301) | |||||||||||||||
Loss on sale of investment properties | 5 | 891 | — | 1,496 | 676 | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 26,086 | (152,657) | 95,981 | 241,335 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax recovery | 15 | (8,071) | (59,409) | (10,513) | (40,812) | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 34,157 | $ | (93,248) | $ | 106,494 | $ | 282,147 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stapled unitholders | $ | 33,126 | $ | (93,261) | $ | 105,344 | $ | 282,110 | ||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 1,031 | 13 | 1,150 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 34,157 | $ | (93,248) | $ | 106,494 | $ | 282,147 |
See accompanying notes
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Condensed Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Canadian dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
Note | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 34,157 | $ | (93,248) | $ | 106,494 | $ | 282,147 | ||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment(1) | 81,773 | 295,943 | (18,576) | 241,434 | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized (loss) gain on net investment hedges, including income taxes of nil(1) | 8(c) | (33,825) | 1,654 | (16,721) | 103,798 | |||||||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 47,948 | 297,597 | (35,297) | 345,232 | ||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income | $ | 82,105 | $ | 204,349 | $ | 71,197 | $ | 627,379 | ||||||||||||
(1) Items that may be reclassified subsequently to net income (loss) if a foreign subsidiary is disposed of or hedges are terminated or no longer assessed as effective. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stapled unitholders | $ | 80,985 | $ | 204,173 | $ | 70,145 | $ | 627,226 | ||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 1,120 | 176 | 1,052 | 153 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 82,105 | $ | 204,349 | $ | 71,197 | $ | 627,379 | |||||||||||||
See accompanying notes
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Condensed Combined Statements of Unitholders' Equity
(Canadian dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of units (000s) | Stapled units | Contributed surplus | Retained earnings | Accumulated other comprehensive income | Stapled unitholders' equity | Non- controlling interests | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||
As at January 1,2023 | 63,708 | $ | 3,347,822 | $ | 11,601 | $ | 1,702,420 | $ | 413,532 | $ | 5,475,375 | $ | 4,972 | $ | 5,480,347 | |||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | 105,344 | — | 105,344 | 1,150 | 106,494 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | (35,199) | (35,199) | (98) | (35,297) | ||||||||||||||||||
Distributions (note 12) | — | — | — | (152,984) | — | (152,984) | (31) | (153,015) | ||||||||||||||||||
Contributions from non-controlling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | 203 | 203 | ||||||||||||||||||
Units issued under the stapled unit plan (note 13(a)) | 36 | 2,995 | — | — | — | 2,995 | — | 2,995 | ||||||||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2023 | 63,744 | $ | 3,350,817 | $ | 11,601 | $ | 1,654,780 | $ | 378,333 | $ | 5,395,531 | $ | 6,196 | $ | 5,401,727 | |||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of units (000s) | Stapled units | Contributed surplus | Retained earnings | Accumulated other comprehensive income | Stapled unitholders' equity | Non- controlling interests | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||
As at January 1, 2022 | 65,694 | $ | 3,444,418 | $ | 53,326 | $ | 1,748,958 | $ | 71,951 | $ | 5,318,653 | $ | 2,881 | $ | 5,321,534 | |||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | 282,110 | — | 282,110 | 37 | 282,147 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | 345,116 | 345,116 | 116 | 345,232 | ||||||||||||||||||
Distributions (note 12) | — | — | — | (152,349) | — | (152,349) | (30) | (152,379) | ||||||||||||||||||
Contributions from non-controlling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2,837 | 2,837 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposition of non-controlling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,412) | (1,412) | ||||||||||||||||||
Units issued under the stapled unit plan (note 13(a)) | 41 | 3,881 | — | — | — | 3,881 | — | 3,881 | ||||||||||||||||||
Stapled units issued, net of issuance costs (note 13(c)) | 136 | 13,115 | — | — | — | 13,115 | — | 13,115 | ||||||||||||||||||
Units repurchased for cancellation (note 13(b)) | (1,144) | (60,095) | (26,330) | — | — | (86,425) | — | (86,425) | ||||||||||||||||||
As at September 30, 2022 | 64,727 | $ | 3,401,319 | $ | 26,996 | $ | 1,878,719 | $ | 417,067 | $ | 5,724,101 | $ | 4,429 | $ | 5,728,530 | |||||||||||
See accompanying notes
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Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flows
(Canadian dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
Note | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 34,157 | $ | (93,248) | $ | 106,494 | $ | 282,147 | ||||||||||||
Items not involving operating cash flows | 16(a) | 44,654 | 165,349 | 126,763 | (67,885) | |||||||||||||||
Current income tax expense | 15(a) | 2,184 | 1,874 | 6,641 | 5,813 | |||||||||||||||
Income taxes paid | (1,447) | (11,358) | (6,281) | (14,896) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 18,594 | 12,446 | 53,710 | 33,397 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest paid | (12,511) | (6,573) | (47,670) | (30,277) | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital balances | 16(b) | (354) | 9,784 | (2,519) | 3,668 | |||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 85,277 | 78,274 | 237,138 | 211,967 | ||||||||||||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment properties: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisitions, deposits and transactions costs, net | 3 | (137) | (100,824) | (103,388) | (493,366) | |||||||||||||||
Working capital acquired on acquisition | — | 6,748 | — | 6,748 | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from disposal, net | 5 | 19,684 | — | 43,782 | 63,933 | |||||||||||||||
Leasing costs paid | (561) | (2,829) | (3,603) | (5,513) | ||||||||||||||||
Tenant allowances paid | (482) | (399) | (2,142) | (417) | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to income-producing properties | (10,922) | (23,509) | (60,586) | (34,430) | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to properties under development | (14,794) | (44,256) | (57,919) | (164,992) | ||||||||||||||||
Construction funds (in) released from escrow | (82) | (896) | 4,805 | (3,981) | ||||||||||||||||
Loan receivable (advances) repayment, net | 7 | — | (13,609) | 69,262 | (42,865) | |||||||||||||||
Fixed asset additions, net | (38) | (234) | (155) | (793) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash used in investing activities | (7,332) | (179,808) | (109,944) | (675,676) | ||||||||||||||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monthly distributions paid | (51,002) | (50,686) | (152,983) | (152,598) | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from unsecured term loan, net of financing costs | 8(b) | 102,117 | 527,486 | 102,117 | 527,486 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from unsecured credit facility draws | — | 41,154 | 90,234 | 254,804 | ||||||||||||||||
Repayment of unsecured credit facility draws | (91,254) | (264,060) | (91,254) | (264,060) | ||||||||||||||||
Settlement of cross currency interest rate swap | 8(c) | — | — | — | (6,563) | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from secured debt | 9 | — | 10,825 | 5,634 | 42,658 | |||||||||||||||
Repayment of secured debt | 9 | — | — | (56,234) | — | |||||||||||||||
Repayment of lease obligations | 10 | (166) | (173) | (537) | (587) | |||||||||||||||
Financing costs paid | — | — | (917) | — | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions to non-controlling interests | — | — | (31) | (30) | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from stapled unit offerings, net of issuance costs | 13(c) | — | — | — | 13,115 | |||||||||||||||
Repurchase of stapled units | 13(b) | — | (56,499) | — | (86,425) | |||||||||||||||
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (40,305) | 208,047 | (103,971) | 327,800 | ||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 1,503 | 10,188 | 3 | 7,697 | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period | 39,143 | 116,701 | 23,226 | (128,212) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 119,164 | 157,600 | 135,081 | 402,513 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 158,307 | $ | 274,301 | $ | 158,307 | $ | 274,301 | ||||||||||||
See accompanying notes
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Notes to Condensed Combined Financial Statements
(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)
(Unaudited)
1. | NATURE AND DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST |
Effective January 3, 2013, Granite Real Estate Inc. (“Granite Co.”) completed its conversion from a corporate structure to a stapled unit real estate investment trust (“REIT”) structure. All of the common shares of Granite Co. were exchanged, on a one-for-one basis, for stapled units, each of which consists of one unit of Granite Real Estate Investment Trust ("Granite REIT") and one common share of Granite REIT Inc. ("Granite GP"). Granite REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended, limited purpose trust established under and governed by the laws of the province of Ontario and created pursuant to a Declaration of Trust dated September 28, 2012 as subsequently amended and restated on June 9, 2022. Granite GP was incorporated on September 28, 2012 under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). Granite REIT, Granite GP and their subsidiaries (together "Granite" or the "Trust") are carrying on the business previously conducted by Granite Co.
The stapled units trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and on the New York Stock Exchange. The principal office of Granite REIT is 77 King Street West, Suite 4010, P.O. Box 159, Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto, Ontario, M5K 1H1, Canada. The registered office of Granite GP is 1133 Melville Street, Suite 3500, The Stack, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4E5, Canada.
The Trust is a Canadian-based REIT engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership and management of logistics, warehouse and industrial properties in North America and Europe.
These condensed combined financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees of Granite REIT and Board of Directors of Granite GP on November 8, 2023.
2. | MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICY INFORMATION |
(a) Basis of Presentation and Statement of Compliance
The condensed combined financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). These interim condensed combined financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and should be read in conjunction with the Trust’s annual financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2022.
(b) Combined Financial Statements and Basis of Consolidation
As a result of the REIT conversion described in note 1, the Trust does not have a single parent; however, each unit of Granite REIT and each share of Granite GP trade as a single stapled unit and accordingly, Granite REIT and Granite GP have identical ownership. Therefore, these financial statements have been prepared on a combined basis whereby the assets, liabilities and results of Granite GP and Granite REIT have been combined. The combined financial statements include the subsidiaries of Granite GP and Granite REIT. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated by Granite GP or Granite REIT from the date of acquisition, being the date on which control is obtained. The subsidiaries continue to be consolidated until the date that such
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control ceases. Control exists when Granite GP or Granite REIT have power, exposure or rights to variable returns and the ability to use their power over the entity to affect the amount of returns it generates.
All intercompany balances, income and expenses and unrealized gains and losses resulting from intercompany transactions are eliminated.
(c) Accounting Policies
The condensed combined financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting policies as were used for the Trust’s annual combined financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2022. As a result of the adoption of the amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements, effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023, there was no adjustment to the presentation or amounts recognized in the condensed combined financial statements.
(d) Future Accounting Policy Changes
As at September 30, 2023, there is no new accounting standard with a material effect issued but not yet applicable to the condensed combined financial statements.
3. | ACQUISITIONS |
During the nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, Granite made the following property acquisitions:
Acquisitions During The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
Property | Location | Date acquired | Property purchase price | Transaction costs | Total acquisition cost | ||||||||||||
Income-producing properties: | |||||||||||||||||
10144 Veterans Dr. | Avon, USA | March 30, 2023 | $ | 72,806 | $ | 128 | $ | 72,934 | |||||||||
10207 Veterans Dr. | Avon, USA | March 30, 2023 | 34,089 | 102 | 34,191 | ||||||||||||
$ | 106,895 | $ | 230 | $ | 107,125 |
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Acquisitions During The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
Property | Location | Date acquired | Property purchase price | Transaction costs | Total acquisition cost | ||||||||||||
Income-producing properties: | |||||||||||||||||
Georg-Beatzel Straße 15 | Wiesbaden, Germany | February 3, 2022 | $ | 62,033 | $ | 3,919 | $ | 65,952 | |||||||||
Raiffeisenstraße 28-32 | Korbach, Germany | February 3, 2022 | 60,295 | 3,819 | 64,114 | ||||||||||||
In der Langen Else 4 | Erfurt, Germany | February 3, 2022 | 17,636 | 1,225 | 18,861 | ||||||||||||
10566 Gateway Pt. | Clayton, IN | April 14, 2022 | 121,258 | 98 | 121,356 | ||||||||||||
2128 Gateway Pt. | Clayton, IN | April 14, 2022 | 57,886 | 105 | 57,991 | ||||||||||||
102 Parkshore Dr. | Brampton, ON | May 24, 2022 | 20,850 | 696 | 21,546 | ||||||||||||
195 Steinway Blvd. | Etobicoke, ON | May 26, 2022 | 17,700 | 1,266 | 18,966 | ||||||||||||
Swaardvenstraat 75 | Tilburg, Netherlands | July 1, 2022 | 102,141 | 185 | 102,326 | ||||||||||||
459,799 | 11,313 | 471,112 | |||||||||||||||
Property under development: | |||||||||||||||||
905 Belle Ln. | Bolingbrook, IL | May 5, 2022 | 14,516 | 87 | 14,603 | ||||||||||||
Development land: | |||||||||||||||||
161 Markel Dr. | Brant County, ON | August 19, 2022 | 6,368 | 210 | 6,578 | ||||||||||||
$ | 480,683 | $ | 11,610 | $ | 492,293 |
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, transaction costs of $0.2 million (2022 — $11.6 million), which included legal and advisory costs (2022 — land transfer taxes, legal and advisory costs), were first capitalized to the cost of the respective properties and then subsequently expensed to net fair value losses (gains) on investment properties on the condensed combined statements of net income (loss) as a result of measuring the properties at fair value.
4. | INVESTMENT PROPERTIES |
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
As at | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Income-producing properties | $ | 8,741,541 | $ | 8,486,105 | ||||
Properties under development | 111,208 | 272,504 | ||||||
Land held for development | 45,791 | 80,962 | ||||||
$ | 8,898,540 | $ | 8,839,571 |
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Changes in investment properties are shown in the following table:
Nine months ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
Income-producing properties | Properties under development | Land held for development | Income-producing properties | Properties under development | Land held for development | |||||||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period | $ | 8,486,105 | $ | 272,504 | $ | 80,962 | $ | 7,727,368 | $ | 162,817 | $ | 80,973 | ||||||||
Maintenance or improvements | 6,808 | — | — | 9,680 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Leasing costs | 3,855 | 1,577 | — | 10,153 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Tenant allowances | 2,858 | 47 | — | 574 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Developments or expansions | 40,029 | 50,947 | 1,442 | 43,940 | 228,099 | 2,853 | ||||||||||||||
Acquisitions (note 3) | 107,125 | — | — | 471,112 | 14,603 | 6,578 | ||||||||||||||
Transfer to properties under development | — | 50,007 | (50,007) | — | 17,549 | (17,549) | ||||||||||||||
Transfer to income-producing properties | 288,979 | (288,979) | — | 223,040 | (223,040) | — | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of straight-line rent | 13,595 | — | — | 10,591 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of tenant allowances | (3,316) | — | — | (4,149) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Other changes | 106 | 1 | 6 | 374 | 21 | 14 | ||||||||||||||
Fair value (losses) gains, net | (183,262) | 26,506 | 13,382 | (285,127) | 56,536 | 6,929 | ||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation, net | (21,341) | (1,402) | 6 | 321,078 | 15,919 | 1,164 | ||||||||||||||
Classified as assets held for sale (note 5) | — | — | — | (42,529) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Balance, end of period | $ | 8,741,541 | $ | 111,208 | $ | 45,791 | $ | 8,486,105 | $ | 272,504 | $ | 80,962 |
The Trust determines the fair value of an income-producing property based upon, among other things, rental income from current leases and assumptions about rental income from future leases reflecting market conditions and lease renewals at the applicable balance sheet dates, less future cash outflows in respect of such leases. Fair values were primarily determined by using a 10-year cash flow and subsequent reversionary value discounted back to present value. The fair values of properties under development are measured using a discounted cash flow model, net of costs to complete, as of the balance sheet date. The valuation metrics utilized to derive the Trust’s investment property valuations are determined by management. The Trust does not value its investment properties based on models prepared by external appraisers but uses such external appraisals as data points, alongside other external market information for management to arrive at its own conclusions on values. Management receives valuation assumptions from external appraisers such as discount rates, terminal capitalization rates and market rental rates, however, the Trust also considers its knowledge of historical renewal experiences with its tenants, its understanding of certain specialized aspects of the Trust’s portfolio and tenant profile, and its knowledge of the current condition of the properties to determine proprietary market leasing assumptions, including lease renewal probabilities, renewal rents and capital expenditures. There has been no change in the valuation methodology during the period.
Included in investment properties as at September 30, 2023 is $62.2 million (December 31, 2022 — $48.6 million) of net straight-line rent receivables arising from the recognition of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Details about contractual obligations to purchase, construct and develop properties can be found in the commitments and contingencies note (note 19).
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Valuations are most sensitive to changes in discount rates and terminal capitalization rates. The key valuation metrics for income-producing properties by country are set out below:
As at | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average(2) | Maximum | Minimum | Weighted average(2) | Maximum | Minimum | ||||||||||||||||||
Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 6.51 | % | 7.50 | % | 5.75 | % | 6.26 | % | 7.25 | % | 5.25 | % | |||||||||||
Terminal capitalization rate | 5.37 | % | 6.50 | % | 4.75 | % | 5.19 | % | 6.50 | % | 4.25 | % | |||||||||||
United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 7.00 | % | 10.50 | % | 6.15 | % | 6.45 | % | 10.25 | % | 5.50 | % | |||||||||||
Terminal capitalization rate | 5.99 | % | 9.25 | % | 5.15 | % | 5.57 | % | 9.25 | % | 4.75 | % | |||||||||||
Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 6.98 | % | 9.50 | % | 5.70 | % | 6.48 | % | 11.00 | % | 4.90 | % | |||||||||||
Terminal capitalization rate | 5.98 | % | 8.75 | % | 4.70 | % | 5.50 | % | 10.00 | % | 4.30 | % | |||||||||||
Austria | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 8.68 | % | 9.90 | % | 8.15 | % | 8.59 | % | 9.90 | % | 8.15 | % | |||||||||||
Terminal capitalization rate | 7.40 | % | 8.25 | % | 6.75 | % | 7.32 | % | 7.90 | % | 6.75 | % | |||||||||||
Netherlands | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 6.17 | % | 7.65 | % | 5.40 | % | 5.43 | % | 6.85 | % | 4.75 | % | |||||||||||
Terminal capitalization rate | 6.41 | % | 9.00 | % | 5.75 | % | 5.73 | % | 8.50 | % | 5.00 | % | |||||||||||
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Discount rate | 6.98 | % | 10.50 | % | 5.40 | % | 6.50 | % | 11.00 | % | 4.75 | % | |||||||||||
Terminal capitalization rate | 6.03 | % | 9.25 | % | 4.70 | % | 5.66 | % | 10.00 | % | 4.25 | % | |||||||||||
(1)Excludes assets held for sale (note 5).
(2)Weighted based on income-producing property fair value.
5. | ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISPOSITIONS |
Assets Held for Sale
At September 30, 2023, there were no investment properties classified as assets held for sale. At December 31, 2022, two income-producing properties located in Canada and the United States, having a total fair value of $41.2 million, were classified as assets held for sale.
Dispositions
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, Granite disposed of two income-producing properties located in Canada and the United States. The details of the disposed properties are as follows:
Property | Location | Date disposed | Sale price | ||||||||
50 Casmir Ct. | Concord, Canada | August 15, 2023 | $ | 20,575 | |||||||
4701 S. Cowan Rd. | Muncie, USA | March 15, 2023 | 24,703 | ||||||||
$ | 45,278 | ||||||||||
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During the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, Granite disposed of two income-producing properties and one piece of land located in Poland and the Czech Republic for gross proceeds totaling $66.0 million.
During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023, Granite incurred $0.9 million (2022 — nil) and $1.5 million (2022 — $0.7 million), respectively, of broker commissions and legal and advisory costs associated with the disposals which are included in loss on sale of investment properties on the condensed combined statements of net income (loss).
The following table summarizes the fair value changes in properties classified as assets held for sale:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period | $ | 41,182 | $ | 64,612 | |||||||
Fair value gains, net | 3,627 | 1,934 | |||||||||
Foreign currency translation, net | 469 | (1,877) | |||||||||
Other changes | — | 5 | |||||||||
Disposals | (45,278) | (66,021) | |||||||||
Classified as assets held for sale | — | 42,529 | |||||||||
Balance, end of period | $ | — | $ | 41,182 |
6. | OTHER ASSETS |
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
As at | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs associated with the revolving credit facility | $ | 2,404 | $ | 1,890 | ||||
Long-term receivables | 264 | 291 | ||||||
$ | 2,668 | $ | 2,181 |
7. | LOAN RECEIVABLE |
In conjunction with the closing of the acquisition of two industrial properties in Avon, United States, on March 30, 2023 (note 3), the loan receivable made to the developer of the properties with an outstanding balance of $76.8 million (US$56.4 million) was repaid. As at December 31, 2022, the loan balance was $69.2 million (US$51.1 million).
8. | UNSECURED DEBT AND RELATED DERIVATIVES |
(a)Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
On March 3, 2023, the Trust amended its existing unsecured revolving credit facility (the ‘‘Credit Facility’’) to extend the maturity date for a new five-year term to March 31, 2028, with a limit of $1.0 billion. The Trust also amended the benchmark rates from the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), including a fixed spread for the basis difference between LIBOR and SOFR, for US dollar denominated draws and from LIBOR to the Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EURIBOR") for Euro denominated draws. Such amendments to the benchmark rates resulted in no economic impact to Granite’s
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borrowing rates. As it is anticipated that the administrator of the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate ("CDOR") will cease publication of CDOR by June 28, 2024 and the Canadian financial benchmark will be replaced by the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average ("CORRA"), the Trust's Credit Facility contains fallback provisions to transition from CDOR to CORRA for Canadian dollar denominated draws when CDOR is discontinued.
Draws on the Credit Facility are available by way of Canadian dollar, US dollar or Euro denominated loans or Canadian dollar or US dollar denominated letters of credit. The Credit Facility provides Granite the ability to increase the amount of the commitment by an additional aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million with the consent of the participating lenders. As at September 30, 2023, the Trust had no amount drawn (December 31, 2022 — nil) from the Credit Facility and $2.9 million (December 31, 2022 — $3.5 million) in letters of credit issued against the Credit Facility.
(b) Unsecured Debentures and Term Loans, Net
As at | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
Maturity Date | Amortized Cost(1) | Principal issued and outstanding | Amortized Cost(1) | Principal issued and outstanding | |||||||||||||
2023 Debentures | November 30, 2023 | $ | 399,946 | $ | 400,000 | $ | 399,707 | $ | 400,000 | ||||||||
2027 Debentures | June 4, 2027 | 498,386 | 500,000 | 498,057 | 500,000 | ||||||||||||
2028 Debentures | August 30, 2028 | 498,096 | 500,000 | 497,806 | 500,000 | ||||||||||||
2030 Debentures | December 18, 2030 | 497,841 | 500,000 | 497,616 | 500,000 | ||||||||||||
2024 Term Loan | December 19, 2024 | 250,227 | 250,416 | 250,088 | 250,351 | ||||||||||||
2025 Term Loan | September 15, 2025 | 540,988 | 541,440 | 540,677 | 541,300 | ||||||||||||
September 2026 Term Loan | September 8, 2026 | 100,103 | 100,276 | — | — | ||||||||||||
December 2026 Term Loan | December 11, 2026 | 299,743 | 300,000 | 299,686 | 300,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | 3,085,330 | $ | 3,092,132 | $ | 2,983,637 | $ | 2,991,651 |
(1)The amounts outstanding are net of deferred financing costs and, in the case of the term loans, debt modification losses. The deferred financing costs and debt modification losses are amortized using the effective interest method and are included in interest expense.
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
As at | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Unsecured Debentures and Term Loans, Net | ||||||||
Non-current | $ | 2,685,384 | $ | 2,583,930 | ||||
Current | 399,946 | 399,707 | ||||||
$ | 3,085,330 | $ | 2,983,637 |
2024 Term Loan
Interest on drawn amounts of the 2024 Term Loan is calculated based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin determined by reference to the external credit rating of Granite LP. As the Federal Reserve Board discontinued the publication of the US dollar LIBOR benchmark rates on June 30, 2023 and replaced it with SOFR, on April 19, 2023, Granite amended the 2024 Term Loan and 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap to update the benchmark rates in these agreements from LIBOR to SOFR, including a fixed spread for the basis difference between LIBOR and SOFR, without any economic impact or change to Granite's risk management strategy.
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September 2026 Term Loan
On September 7, 2023, Granite LP entered into and fully drew upon a €70.0 million senior unsecured non-revolving term facility that matures on September 8, 2026 (the “September 2026 Term Loan”). The September 2026 Term Loan is fully prepayable without penalty. Any amount repaid may not be re-borrowed. Interest on drawn amounts is calculated based on EURIBOR plus an applicable margin and is payable monthly in arrears. Deferred financing costs of $0.2 million were incurred and are recorded as a reduction against the principal owing.
December 2026 Term Loan
On December 12, 2018, Granite LP entered into and fully drew upon a $300.0 million senior
unsecured non-revolving term facility that originally matured on December 12, 2025. On
November 27, 2019, Granite refinanced the $300.0 million term facility and extended the
maturity date one year to December 11, 2026 (the “December 2026 Term Loan”). The December 2026 Term Loan is fully prepayable without penalty. Interest on drawn amounts of the December 2026 Term Loan is calculated based on CDOR plus an applicable margin determined by reference to the external credit rating of Granite LP. As a result of the anticipated cessation of the publication of CDOR by June 28, 2024 and the Canadian financial benchmark being replaced by CORRA, Granite intends to amend the December 2026 Term Loan and December 2026 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap before the end of June 2024 to update the benchmark rates in these agreements from CDOR to CORRA without any economic impact.
(c) Derivatives
September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As at | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notional amount to be paid | Interest payment rate | Notional amount to be received | Interest receipt rate | Maturity date | Fair value assets (liabilities) | Fair value assets (liabilities) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 281,100 | EUR | 2.430 | % | 400,000 | CAD | 3.873 | % | Nov. 30, 2023 | $ | (1,094) | $ | (7,076) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 168,200 | EUR | 0.522 | % | 185,000 | USD | SOFR plus margin (4) | Dec. 19, 2024 | 23,212 | 24,891 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2025 Interest Rate Swap (1) | — | — | 5.016 | % | — | — | SOFR plus margin | Sept. 15, 2025 | 12,643 | 5,244 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 2026 Interest Rate Swap (2) | — | — | 4.333 | % | — | — | EURIBOR plus margin | Sept. 8, 2026 | 334 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 2026 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 205,500 | EUR | 1.355 | % | 300,000 | CAD | CDOR plus margin | Dec. 11, 2026 | 38,632 | 39,264 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2027 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 370,300 | USD | 2.964 | % | 500,000 | CAD | 3.062 | % | June 4, 2027 | 1,602 | 8,123 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2028 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 119,100 | USD | 2.096 | % | 150,000 | CAD | 2.194 | % | Aug. 30, 2028 | (8,139) | (6,391) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2028 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap (3) | 242,100 | EUR | 0.536 | % | 350,000 | CAD | 2.194 | % | Aug. 30, 2028 | 9,272 | 19,450 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2030 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap | 319,400 | EUR | 1.045 | % | 500,000 | CAD | 2.378 | % | Dec. 18, 2030 | 42,671 | 54,883 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 119,133 | $ | 138,388 |
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(1)On September 15, 2022, Granite LP entered into a float to fixed interest rate swap (the “2025 Interest Rate Swap”) to exchange the floating SOFR portion of the interest payments of the 2025 Term Loan for fixed interest payments resulting in an all-in fixed interest rate of 5.016%.
(2)On September 8, 2023, Granite LP entered into a float to fixed interest rate swap (the “September 2026 Interest Rate Swap”) to exchange the floating EURIBOR portion of the interest payments of the September 2026 Term Loan for fixed interest payments resulting in an all-in fixed interest rate of 4.333%.
(3)On February 3, 2022, Granite terminated $350.0 million of a total $500.0 million principal of the 2028 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap and simultaneously entered into a new $350.0 million cross-currency interest rate swap maturing August 30, 2028, to exchange the Canadian dollar denominated principal and interest payments of the 2028 Debentures for Euro denominated payments at a fixed interest rate of 0.536%. Upon termination, Granite paid $6.6 million to settle the mark-to-market liability relating to the $350.0 million principal portion of the 2028 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap.
(4)On April 19, 2023, Granite amended the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap to update the benchmark rate in the agreement from LIBOR to SOFR, including a fixed spread for the basis difference between LIBOR and SOFR, without any economic impact or change to Granite's risk management strategy.
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Financial assets at fair value | ||||||||
Non-current | $ | 128,366 | $ | 151,855 | ||||
Current | — | — | ||||||
$ | 128,366 | $ | 151,855 |
Financial liabilities at fair value | ||||||||
Non-current | $ | 8,139 | $ | 6,391 | ||||
Current | 1,094 | 7,076 | ||||||
$ | 9,233 | $ | 13,467 |
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023, the cross currency interest rate swaps, the EUR denominated draws under the Credit Facility, the combination of the 2025 Term Loan and 2025 Interest Rate Swap, and the combination of the September 2026 Term Loan and September 2026 Interest Rate Swap are designated as net investment hedges of the Trust’s investments in foreign operations ("Net Investment Hedges"). The effectiveness of the hedges is assessed quarterly. Gains and losses associated with the effective portion of the hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023, the Trust has assessed the Net Investment Hedges, except for a portion of the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap, a portion of the combination of the 2025 Term Loan and 2025 Interest Rate Swap, and a portion of the combination of the September 2026 Term Loan and September 2026 Interest Rate Swap, to be effective.
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023, a net fair value loss of $2.4 million and $4.4 million has been recognized in fair value losses (gains) on financial instruments, net (note 14(e)), respectively, in the condensed combined statements of net income (loss), due to ineffectiveness relating to the interest rate portion of certain hedging relationships described above.
The Trust has elected to record the differences resulting from the interest rates associated with the derivatives in the condensed combined statements of net income (loss).
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9. | SECURED DEBT |
On December 17, 2021, Granite entered into a secured construction loan relating to a development project in Texas, United States, which was substantially completed in January 2023. The loan had a maximum draw amount of $59.9 million (US$44.3 million) and was secured by the property under construction and related land. On June 9, 2023, the loan with an outstanding balance of $56.2 million (US$42.1 million) was repaid with proceeds from the Credit Facility. As at December 31, 2022, the loan balance was $51.4 million (US$38.0 million).
10. | LEASE OBLIGATIONS |
As at September 30, 2023, the Trust had leases for the use of office space, office and other equipment, and ground leases for the land upon which four income-producing properties in Europe and Canada are situated. The Trust recognized these leases as right-of-use assets and recorded related lease liability obligations.
The present value of future minimum lease payments relating to the right-of-use assets as at September 30, 2023 in aggregate for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
Remainder of 2023 | $ | 160 | |||
2024 | 764 | ||||
2025 | 764 | ||||
2026 | 760 | ||||
2027 | 469 | ||||
2028 and thereafter | 30,261 | ||||
$ | 33,178 |
During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023, the Trust recognized $0.4 million (2022 — $0.4 million) and $1.2 million (2022 — $1.2 million) of interest expense, respectively, related to lease obligations (note 14(d)).
11. | CURRENT LIABILITIES |
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue relates to prepaid and unearned revenue received from tenants and fluctuates with the timing of rental receipts.
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Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
As at | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 3,807 | $ | 11,204 | ||||
Commodity tax payable | 5,441 | 6,087 | ||||||
Tenant security deposits | 7,009 | 7,257 | ||||||
Employee unit-based compensation | 7,683 | 5,994 | ||||||
Trustee/director unit-based compensation | 8,415 | 6,932 | ||||||
Accrued salaries, incentives and benefits | 5,226 | 6,826 | ||||||
Accrued interest payable | 18,778 | 9,974 | ||||||
Accrued construction costs | 15,372 | 36,659 | ||||||
Accrued professional fees | 1,580 | 1,445 | ||||||
Acquisition related liabilities | 271 | 5,042 | ||||||
Accrued property operating costs | 19,535 | 8,750 | ||||||
Other tenant related liabilities | 7,242 | 5,104 | ||||||
Other accrued liabilities | 1,115 | 3,501 | ||||||
$ | 101,474 | $ | 114,775 |
12. | DISTRIBUTIONS TO STAPLED UNITHOLDERS |
Total distributions declared to stapled unitholders in the three month period ended September 30, 2023 were $51.0 million (2022 — $50.4 million) or $0.8000 per stapled unit (2022 — $0.7750 per stapled unit). Total distributions declared to stapled unitholders in the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 were $153.0 million (2022 — $152.3 million) or $2.40 per stapled unit (2022 — $2.32 per stapled unit).
Distributions payable at September 30, 2023 of $17.0 million ($0.2667 per stapled unit), representing the September 2023 monthly distribution, were paid on October 16, 2023. Distributions payable at December 31, 2022 of $17.0 million were paid on January 17, 2023 and represented the December 2022 monthly distribution.
Subsequent to September 30, 2023, the distributions declared in October 2023 in the amount of $17.0 million or $0.2667 per stapled unit will be paid on November 15, 2023.
13. | STAPLED UNITHOLDERS' EQUITY |
(a)Unit-Based Compensation
Incentive Stock Option Plan
The Incentive Stock Option Plan allows for the grant of stock options or stock appreciation rights to directors, officers, employees and consultants. As at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were no options outstanding under this plan.
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Director/Trustee Deferred Share Unit Plan
The Trust has two Non-Employee Director Share-Based Compensation Plans (the “DSPs”) which provide for a deferral of up to 100% of each non-employee director’s total annual remuneration, at specified levels elected by each director. A reconciliation of the changes in the notional deferred share units ("DSUs") outstanding is presented below:
2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Number (000s) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | Number (000s) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
DSUs outstanding, January 1 | 101 | $64.58 | 85 | $58.50 | |||||||||||||||||||
New grants and distributions | 16 | 70.97 | 11 | 98.69 | |||||||||||||||||||
DSUs outstanding, September 30 | 117 | $65.47 | 96 | $63.27 |
Executive Deferred Stapled Unit Plan
The Executive Stapled Unit Plan (the “Restricted Stapled Unit Plan”) of the Trust provides for the issuance of Restricted Share Units (“RSUs”) and Performance Share Units (“PSUs”) and is designed to provide equity-based compensation in the form of stapled units to executives and other employees (the “Participants”). A reconciliation of the changes in notional stapled units outstanding under the Restricted Stapled Unit Plan is presented below:
2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Number (000s) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | Number (000s) | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
RSUs and PSUs outstanding, January 1 | 123 | $ | 87.18 | 128 | $ | 67.19 | |||||||||||||||||
New grants and distributions(1) | 79 | 71.85 | 57 | 102.02 | |||||||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (2) | 82.22 | — | 88.02 | |||||||||||||||||||
PSUs added by performance factor | 27 | 83.37 | 27 | 96.22 | |||||||||||||||||||
Settled in cash | (38) | 77.76 | (43) | 68.03 | |||||||||||||||||||
Settled in stapled units | (36) | 77.76 | (42) | 68.03 | |||||||||||||||||||
RSUs and PSUs outstanding, September 30(2) | 153 | $ | 83.19 | 127 | $ | 87.92 |
(1)Includes 40.1 RSUs and 34.4 PSUs granted during the nine month period ended September 30, 2023 (2022 — 29.6 RSUs and 22.0 PSUs).
(2)Total restricted stapled units outstanding at September 30, 2023 include a total of 67.3 RSUs and 85.8 PSUs granted (2022 — 51.2 RSUs and 75.4 PSUs).
The fair value of the outstanding RSUs was $3.5 million at September 30, 2023 and is based on the market price of the Trust’s stapled unit. The fair value is adjusted for changes in the market price of the Trust’s stapled unit and recorded as a liability in the employee unit-based compensation payables (note 11).
The fair value of the outstanding PSUs was $4.2 million at September 30, 2023 and is recorded as a liability in the employee unit-based compensation payables (note 11). The fair value is calculated using the Monte-Carlo simulation model based on the assumptions below as well as a market adjustment factor based on the total unitholder return of the Trust's stapled units relative to the S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index.
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Grant date | January 1, 2023, January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2021 | ||||
PSUs outstanding | 85,824 | ||||
Weighted average term to expiry | 1.3 years | ||||
Average volatility rate | 21.1% | ||||
Weighted average risk free interest rate | 4.9% |
The Trust's unit-based compensation expense (recovery) recognized in general and administrative expenses was:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
DSUs for trustees/directors(1) | $ | (129) | $ | (849) | $ | 1,483 | $ | (2,508) | |||||||||
Restricted Stapled Unit Plan for executives and employees | 527 | (378) | 6,996 | 988 | |||||||||||||
Unit-based compensation expense (recovery) | $ | 398 | $ | (1,227) | $ | 8,479 | $ | (1,520) | |||||||||
Fair value remeasurement (recovery) expense included in the above: | |||||||||||||||||
DSUs for trustees/directors | $ | (526) | $ | (1,229) | $ | 327 | $ | (3,636) | |||||||||
Restricted Stapled Unit Plan for executives and employees | (677) | (1,318) | 3,481 | (2,691) | |||||||||||||
Total fair value remeasurement (recovery) expense | $ | (1,203) | $ | (2,547) | $ | 3,808 | $ | (6,327) |
(1)In respect of fees mandated and elected to be taken as DSUs.
(b)Normal Course Issuer Bid
On May 19, 2023, Granite announced the acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") of Granite’s Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”). Pursuant to the NCIB, Granite proposes to purchase through the facilities of the TSX and any alternative trading system in Canada, from time to time and if considered advisable, up to an aggregate of 6,349,296 of Granite’s issued and outstanding stapled units. The NCIB commenced on May 24, 2023 and will conclude on the earlier of the date on which purchases under the bid have been completed and May 23, 2024. Pursuant to the policies of the TSX, daily purchases made by Granite through the TSX may not exceed 30,468 stapled units, subject to certain exceptions. Granite has entered into an automatic securities purchase plan with a broker in order to facilitate repurchases of the stapled units under the NCIB during specified blackout periods. Pursuant to a previous notice of intention to conduct a NCIB, Granite received approval from the TSX to purchase stapled units for the period May 24, 2022 to May 23, 2023.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, there were no stapled unit repurchases under the NCIB. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, Granite repurchased 1,143,600 stapled units at an average stapled unit cost of $75.56 for total consideration of $86.4 million, excluding commissions. The difference between the repurchase price and the average cost of the stapled units of $26.3 million was recorded to contributed surplus.
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(c)At-The-Market Equity Distribution Program
On November 3, 2021, Granite filed a prospectus supplement to the base shelf prospectus of Granite REIT and Granite GP establishing an at-the-market equity distribution program (the “ATM Program”), in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, that allows it to issue and sell, at its discretion, up to $250.0 million of stapled units to the public, from time to time. Stapled units sold under the ATM Program will be sold at the prevailing market prices at the time of sale when issued, directly through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange or any other recognized marketplace upon which the stapled units are listed or quoted or where the stapled units are traded in Canada.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, there were no stapled units issued under the ATM Program. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2022, Granite issued 136,100 stapled units under the ATM Program at an average stapled unit price of $98.77 for gross proceeds of $13.4 million, and incurred issuance costs of $0.3 million, for net proceeds of $13.1 million. The issuance costs were recorded as a reduction to stapled unitholders’ equity.
(d)Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated other comprehensive income consists of the following:
As at September 30, | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Foreign currency translation gains on investments in subsidiaries, net of related hedging activities and non-controlling interests(1) | $ | 306,741 | $ | 243,683 | ||||
Fair value gains on derivatives designated as net investment hedges | 71,592 | 173,384 | ||||||
$ | 378,333 | $ | 417,067 |
(1)Includes foreign currency translation gains and losses from non-derivative financial instruments designated as net investment hedges.
14. | RENTAL REVENUE, RECOVERIES, COSTS AND EXPENSES |
(a) Rental revenue consists of:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Base rent | $ | 107,399 | $ | 93,978 | $ | 317,562 | $ | 275,853 | |||||||||
Straight-line rent amortization | 4,036 | 1,938 | 13,595 | 6,976 | |||||||||||||
Tenant incentive amortization | (1,087) | (1,063) | (3,316) | (3,321) | |||||||||||||
Property tax recoveries | 13,750 | 10,968 | 41,456 | 32,560 | |||||||||||||
Property insurance recoveries | 1,646 | 1,200 | 4,798 | 3,672 | |||||||||||||
Operating cost recoveries | 5,718 | 4,584 | 17,308 | 14,225 | |||||||||||||
$ | 131,462 | $ | 111,605 | $ | 391,403 | $ | 329,965 |
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(b) Property operating costs consist of:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Non-recoverable from tenants: | |||||||||||||||||
Property taxes and utilities | $ | 291 | $ | 251 | $ | 969 | $ | 646 | |||||||||
Property insurance | 164 | 208 | 518 | 568 | |||||||||||||
Repairs and maintenance | 120 | 120 | 347 | 288 | |||||||||||||
Property management fees | 148 | 75 | 306 | 255 | |||||||||||||
Other | 73 | 152 | 195 | 576 | |||||||||||||
$ | 796 | $ | 806 | $ | 2,335 | $ | 2,333 | ||||||||||
Recoverable from tenants: | |||||||||||||||||
Property taxes and utilities | $ | 15,614 | $ | 12,404 | $ | 46,351 | $ | 35,984 | |||||||||
Property insurance | 1,856 | 1,362 | 5,469 | 3,939 | |||||||||||||
Repairs and maintenance | 2,400 | 2,019 | 7,240 | 6,956 | |||||||||||||
Property management fees | 1,422 | 1,002 | 3,908 | 2,698 | |||||||||||||
Other | 202 | 70 | 916 | 111 | |||||||||||||
$ | 21,494 | $ | 16,857 | $ | 63,884 | $ | 49,688 | ||||||||||
Property operating costs | $ | 22,290 | $ | 17,663 | $ | 66,219 | $ | 52,021 |
(c) General and administrative expenses consist of:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Salaries, incentives and benefits | $ | 4,498 | $ | 4,758 | $ | 13,478 | $ | 13,730 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Audit, legal and consulting | 1,105 | 710 | 3,403 | 2,577 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trustee/director fees including distributions, revaluations and expenses(1) | (50) | (787) | 1,798 | (2,337) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RSU and PSU compensation expense (recovery) including distributions and revaluations(1) | 527 | (378) | 6,996 | 988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other public entity costs | 653 | 824 | 1,923 | 2,307 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Office rents including property taxes and common area maintenance costs | 158 | 82 | 448 | 324 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital tax | 358 | 182 | 763 | 565 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Information technology costs | 608 | 591 | 1,879 | 1,649 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 652 | 709 | 1,697 | 1,871 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 8,509 | $ | 6,691 | $ | 32,385 | $ | 21,674 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: capitalized general and administrative expenses | (107) | (230) | (409) | (753) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 8,402 | $ | 6,461 | $ | 31,976 | $ | 20,921 |
(1)For fair value remeasurement expense (recovery) amounts see note 13(a).
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(d) Interest expense and other financing costs consist of:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Interest and amortized issuance costs relating to debentures and term loans | $ | 17,328 | $ | 10,694 | $ | 51,255 | $ | 30,437 | |||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs and other interest expense and charges | 1,585 | 2,559 | 5,000 | 5,005 | |||||||||||||
Interest expense related to lease obligations (note 10) | 398 | 389 | 1,196 | 1,154 | |||||||||||||
$ | 19,311 | $ | 13,642 | $ | 57,451 | $ | 36,596 | ||||||||||
Less: capitalized interest | (480) | (954) | (1,624) | (2,317) | |||||||||||||
$ | 18,831 | $ | 12,688 | $ | 55,827 | $ | 34,279 |
(e) Fair value losses (gains) on financial instruments, net, consist of:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange collar contracts, net (note 17(a)) | $ | 99 | $ | 3,439 | $ | (2,522) | $ | 3,184 | |||||||||
Derivatives, net (note 8(c)) | 2,421 | (4,806) | 4,391 | (12,485) | |||||||||||||
$ | 2,520 | $ | (1,367) | $ | 1,869 | $ | (9,301) |
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023, the net fair value losses on financial instruments of $2.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively, are comprised of the net fair value loss of $0.1 million and net fair value gain of $2.5 million on foreign exchange collar contracts, respectively, and net fair value losses on derivatives of $2.4 million and $4.4 million, respectively, which are associated with the fair value movements of the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap, the combination of the 2025 Term Loan and 2025 Interest Rate Swap, and the combination of the September 2026 Term Loan and September 2026 Interest Rate Swap. The Trust partially employed or did not employ hedge accounting for the derivatives and foreign exchange collars, therefore the change in fair value is recognized in fair value losses (gains) on financial instruments, net in the condensed combined statements of net income (loss).
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2022, the net fair value gains on financial instruments of $1.4 million and $9.3 million, respectively, were comprised of the net fair value losses on foreign exchange collar contracts of $3.4 million and $3.2 million, respectively, and net fair value gains on the derivatives of $4.8 million and $12.5 million, respectively, which were associated with the fair value movements of the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap and the combination of the 2025 Term Loan and 2025 Interest Rate Swap. The Trust partially employed or did not employ hedge accounting for the derivatives and foreign exchange collars, therefore the change in fair value was recognized in fair value losses (gains) on financial instruments, net, in the condensed combined statements of net income (loss).
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15. | INCOME TAXES |
(a)The major components of the income tax recovery are:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Current income tax expense | $ | 2,184 | $ | 1,874 | $ | 6,641 | $ | 5,813 | |||||||||
Deferred income tax recovery | (10,255) | (61,283) | (17,154) | (46,625) | |||||||||||||
Income tax recovery | $ | (8,071) | $ | (59,409) | $ | (10,513) | $ | (40,812) |
(b) The effective income tax rate reported in the condensed combined statements of net income (loss) varies from the Canadian statutory rate for the following reasons:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 26,086 | $ | (152,657) | $ | 95,981 | $ | 241,335 | |||||||||
Expected income taxes at the Canadian statutory tax rate of 26.5% (2022 - 26.5%) | $ | 6,913 | $ | (40,454) | $ | 25,435 | $ | 63,954 | |||||||||
Income distributed and taxable to unitholders | (16,506) | (26,896) | (43,496) | (94,502) | |||||||||||||
Net foreign rate differentials | 81 | 5,582 | (960) | 3,398 | |||||||||||||
Net change in provisions for uncertain tax positions | 160 | 359 | 1,176 | 1,100 | |||||||||||||
Net permanent differences | (34) | (42) | 203 | 237 | |||||||||||||
Net effect of change in tax rates | — | — | — | (11,234) | |||||||||||||
Non-recognition of deferred tax assets | 1,032 | — | 6,825 | — | |||||||||||||
Withholding taxes and other | 283 | 2,042 | 304 | (3,765) | |||||||||||||
Income tax recovery | $ | (8,071) | $ | (59,409) | $ | (10,513) | $ | (40,812) |
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16. | DETAILS OF CASH FLOWS |
(a)Items not involving operating cash flows are shown in the following table:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Straight-line rent amortization | $ | (4,036) | $ | (1,938) | $ | (13,595) | $ | (6,976) | |||||||||
Tenant incentive amortization | 1,087 | 1,063 | 3,316 | 3,321 | |||||||||||||
Unit-based compensation expense (recovery) (note 13(a)) | 398 | (1,227) | 8,479 | (1,520) | |||||||||||||
Fair value losses (gains) on investment properties, net | 53,200 | 229,151 | 139,747 | (10,193) | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 310 | 419 | 946 | 1,174 | |||||||||||||
Fair value losses (gains) on financial instruments, net (note 14(e)) | 2,520 | (1,367) | 1,869 | (9,301) | |||||||||||||
Loss on sale of investment properties | 891 | — | 1,496 | 676 | |||||||||||||
Amortization of issuance costs relating to debentures and term loans | 452 | 429 | 1,388 | 1,252 | |||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 131 | 145 | 403 | 436 | |||||||||||||
Deferred income tax recovery (note 15(a)) | (10,255) | (61,283) | (17,154) | (46,625) | |||||||||||||
Other | (44) | (43) | (132) | (129) | |||||||||||||
$ | 44,654 | $ | 165,349 | $ | 126,763 | $ | (67,885) |
(b)Changes in working capital balances are shown in the following table:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | $ | (2,398) | $ | (629) | $ | 1,499 | $ | (2,573) | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other | (18) | (1,213) | (2,559) | (1,101) | |||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 4,448 | 10,104 | (2,247) | 558 | |||||||||||||
Deferred revenue | (2,386) | 1,522 | 788 | 6,784 | |||||||||||||
$ | (354) | $ | 9,784 | $ | (2,519) | $ | 3,668 |
(c)Non-cash investing and financing activities
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, 36 thousand stapled units (2022 — 41 thousand stapled units) with a value of $3.0 million (2022 — $3.9 million) were issued under the Restricted Stapled Unit Plan (note 13(a)) and are not recorded in the condensed combined statements of cash flows.
In addition, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2023, the total impact from the foreign currency translations on the secured debt, unsecured debt and related derivatives of $1.5 million loss (2022 — $54.4 million gain) is not recorded in the condensed combined statements of cash flows.
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(d)Cash and cash equivalents consist of:
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
As at | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Cash | $ | 117,543 | $ | 127,091 | ||||
Short-term deposits | 40,764 | 7,990 | ||||||
$ | 158,307 | $ | 135,081 |
17. | FAIR VALUE AND RISK MANAGEMENT |
(a)Fair Value of Financial Instruments ��
The following table provides the measurement basis of financial assets and liabilities as at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
As at | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||
Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||
Financial assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other assets | $ | 264 | (1) | $ | 264 | $ | 291 | (1) | $ | 291 | ||||||||||
Derivatives | 128,366 | 128,366 | 151,855 | 151,855 | ||||||||||||||||
Loan receivable | — | — | 69,186 | 69,186 | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 10,618 | 10,618 | 12,176 | 12,176 | ||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other | 96 | (2) | 96 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 158,307 | 158,307 | 135,081 | 135,081 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 297,651 | $ | 297,651 | $ | 368,589 | $ | 368,589 | |||||||||||||
Financial liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unsecured debentures, net | $ | 1,894,269 | (3) | $ | 1,658,160 | $ | 1,893,186 | (3) | $ | 1,672,290 | ||||||||||
Unsecured term loans, net | 1,191,061 | 1,191,061 | 1,090,451 | 1,090,451 | ||||||||||||||||
Secured debt | — | — | 51,373 | 51,373 | ||||||||||||||||
Derivatives | 9,233 | (4) | 9,233 | 13,467 | (4) | 13,467 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 101,474 | 101,474 | 114,775 | (5) | 114,775 | |||||||||||||||
Distributions payable | 16,992 | 16,992 | 16,991 | 16,991 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,213,029 | $ | 2,976,920 | $ | 3,180,243 | $ | 2,959,347 |
(1) Long-term receivables included in other assets (note 6).
(2) As at September 30, 2023, foreign exchange collars of $0.1 million included in prepaid expenses and other.
(3) Balance includes current and non-current portions (note 8(b)).
(4) Balance includes current and non-current portions (note 8(c)).
(5) As at December 31, 2022, foreign exchange collars of $2.4 million included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
The fair values of the Trust’s loan receivable, accounts receivable, cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and distributions payable approximate their carrying amounts due to the relatively short periods to maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of the long-term receivable included in other assets approximates its carrying amount as the receivable bears interest at rates comparable to current market rates. The fair values of the unsecured debentures are determined using quoted market prices. The fair values of the
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secured debt and term loans approximate their carrying amounts as the secured debt and term loans bear interest at rates comparable to the current market rates. The fair values of the derivatives and foreign exchange collars are determined using market inputs quoted by their counterparties.
The Trust periodically purchases foreign exchange collars to hedge specific anticipated foreign currency transactions and to mitigate its foreign exchange exposure on its net cash flows. At September 30, 2023, the Trust held 9 outstanding foreign exchange collar contracts (December 31, 2022 — 12) with a notional value of US$54.0 million (December 31, 2022 — US$72.0 million) and contracts the Trust to sell US dollars and receive Canadian dollars if specific US dollar exchange rates relative to the Canadian dollar are met. At September 30, 2023, the Trust also held 12 outstanding foreign exchange collar contracts (December 31, 2022 — 18) with a notional value of €24.0 million (December 31, 2022 — €24.0 million) and contracts the Trust to sell Euros and receive Canadian dollars if specific Euro exchange rates relative to the Canadian dollar are met. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023, the Trust recorded a net fair value loss of $0.1 million (2022 — $3.4 million) and a net fair value gain of $2.5 million (2022 — net fair value loss of $3.2 million), respectively, related to the outstanding foreign exchange collar contracts (note 14(e)). The Trust did not employ hedge accounting for these financial instruments.
(b)Fair Value Hierarchy
Fair value measurements are based on inputs of observable and unobservable market data that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability. IFRS establishes a fair value hierarchy which is summarized below:
Level 1: Fair value determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Fair value determined using significant observable inputs, generally either quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities or quoted prices in markets that are not active.
Level 3: Fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs, such as pricing models, discounted cash flows or similar techniques.
The following tables represent information related to the Trust’s assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall.
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As at September 30, 2023 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED OR DISCLOSED AT FAIR VALUE | |||||||||||
Assets measured at fair value | |||||||||||
Investment properties (note 4) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 8,898,540 | |||||
Derivatives (note 8) | — | 128,366 | — | ||||||||
Foreign exchange collars included in prepaid expenses and other | — | 96 | — | ||||||||
Liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value | |||||||||||
Unsecured debentures, net (note 8) | 1,658,160 | — | — | ||||||||
Unsecured term loans, net (note 8) | — | 1,191,061 | — | ||||||||
Derivatives (note 8) | — | 9,233 | — | ||||||||
Net (liabilities) assets measured or disclosed at fair value | $ | (1,658,160) | $ | (1,071,832) | $ | 8,898,540 |
As at December 31, 2022 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED OR DISCLOSED AT FAIR VALUE | |||||||||||
Assets measured at fair value | |||||||||||
Investment properties (note 4) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 8,839,571 | |||||
Assets held for sale (note 5) | — | — | 41,182 | ||||||||
Derivatives (note 8) | — | 151,855 | — | ||||||||
Loan receivable (note 7) | — | 69,186 | — | ||||||||
Liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value | |||||||||||
Unsecured debentures, net (note 8) | 1,672,290 | — | — | ||||||||
Unsecured term loans, net (note 8) | — | 1,090,451 | — | ||||||||
Secured debt (note 9) | — | 51,373 | — | ||||||||
Foreign exchange collars included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | — | 2,426 | — | ||||||||
Derivatives (note 8) | — | 13,467 | — | ||||||||
Net (liabilities) assets measured or disclosed at fair value | $ | (1,672,290) | $ | (936,676) | $ | 8,880,753 |
For assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the Trust determines whether transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy have occurred by reassessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022, there were no transfers between the levels.
(c)Risk Management
Foreign exchange risk
As at September 30, 2023, the Trust is exposed to foreign exchange risk primarily in respect of movements in the Euro and the US dollar. The Trust is structured such that its foreign
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operations are primarily conducted by entities with a functional currency which is the same as the economic environment in which the operations take place. As a result, the net income impact of currency risk associated with financial instruments is limited as its financial assets and liabilities are generally denominated in the functional currency of the subsidiary that holds the financial instrument. However, the Trust is exposed to foreign currency risk on its net investment in its foreign currency denominated operations and certain Trust level foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. At September 30, 2023, the Trust’s foreign currency denominated net assets are $6.4 billion primarily in US dollars and Euros. A 1% change in the US dollar and Euro exchange rates relative to the Canadian dollar would result in a gain or loss of approximately $44.1 million and $19.6 million, respectively, to comprehensive income.
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18. | COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
The condensed combined financial statements include the financial position and results of operations and cash flows of each of Granite REIT and Granite GP. Below is a summary of the financial information for each entity along with the elimination entries and other adjustments that aggregate to the condensed combined financial statements:
Balance Sheet | As at September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||
Granite REIT | Granite GP | Eliminations/ Adjustments | Granite REIT and Granite GP Combined | |||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||||||||
Investment properties | $8,898,540 | — | — | $8,898,540 | ||||||||||
Investment in Granite LP(1) | — | 41 | (41) | — | ||||||||||
Other non-current assets | 135,020 | — | — | 135,020 | ||||||||||
9,033,560 | 41 | (41) | 9,033,560 | |||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||||
Other current assets | 23,961 | — | — | 23,961 | ||||||||||
Intercompany receivable(2) | — | 17,076 | (17,076) | — | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 158,146 | 161 | — | 158,307 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $9,215,667 | 17,278 | (17,117) | $9,215,828 |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Unsecured debt, net | $2,685,384 | — | — | $2,685,384 | ||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 578,830 | — | — | 578,830 | ||||||||||
3,264,214 | — | — | 3,264,214 | |||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Unsecured debt, net | 399,946 | — | — | 399,946 | ||||||||||
Intercompany payable(2) | 17,076 | — | (17,076) | — | ||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 132,704 | 17,237 | — | 149,941 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities | 3,813,940 | 17,237 | (17,076) | 3,814,101 | ||||||||||
Equity: | ||||||||||||||
Stapled unitholders’ equity | 5,395,490 | 41 | — | 5,395,531 | ||||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 6,237 | — | (41) | 6,196 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $9,215,667 | 17,278 | (17,117) | $9,215,828 |
(1) Granite REIT Holdings Limited Partnership ("Granite LP") is 100% owned by Granite REIT and Granite GP.
(2) Represents employee and trustee/director compensation related amounts which will be reimbursed by Granite LP.
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Balance Sheet | As at December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||
Granite REIT | Granite GP | Eliminations/ Adjustments | Granite REIT and Granite GP Combined | |||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||||||||
Investment properties | $8,839,571 | — | — | $8,839,571 | ||||||||||
Investment in Granite LP(1) | — | 40 | (40) | — | ||||||||||
Other non-current assets | 167,189 | — | — | 167,189 | ||||||||||
9,006,760 | 40 | (40) | 9,006,760 | |||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||||
Assets held for sale | 41,182 | — | — | 41,182 | ||||||||||
Other current assets | 97,310 | 21 | — | 97,331 | ||||||||||
Intercompany receivable(2) | — | 15,594 | (15,594) | — | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 135,020 | 61 | — | 135,081 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $9,280,272 | 15,716 | (15,634) | $9,280,354 |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Unsecured debt, net | $2,583,930 | — | — | $2,583,930 | ||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 596,759 | — | — | 596,759 | ||||||||||
3,180,689 | — | — | 3,180,689 | |||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Unsecured debt, net | 399,707 | — | — | 399,707 | ||||||||||
Intercompany payable(2) | 15,594 | — | (15,594) | — | ||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 203,935 | 15,676 | — | 219,611 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities | 3,799,925 | 15,676 | (15,594) | 3,800,007 | ||||||||||
Equity: | ||||||||||||||
Stapled unitholders’ equity | 5,475,335 | 40 | — | 5,475,375 | ||||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 5,012 | — | (40) | 4,972 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $9,280,272 | 15,716 | (15,634) | $9,280,354 |
(1) Granite LP is 100% owned by Granite REIT and Granite GP.
(2) Represents employee and trustee/director compensation related amounts which will be reimbursed by Granite LP.
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Income Statement | Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||
Granite REIT | Granite GP | Eliminations/ Adjustments | Granite REIT and Granite GP Combined | |||||||||||
Revenue | $131,462 | — | — | $131,462 | ||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 8,402 | — | — | 8,402 | ||||||||||
Interest expense and other financing costs | 18,831 | — | — | 18,831 | ||||||||||
Other costs and expenses, net | 21,532 | — | — | 21,532 | ||||||||||
Share of income of Granite LP | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Fair value losses on investment properties, net | 53,200 | — | — | 53,200 | ||||||||||
Fair value losses on financial instruments, net | 2,520 | — | — | 2,520 | ||||||||||
Loss on sale of investment properties | 891 | — | — | 891 | ||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 26,086 | — | — | 26,086 | ||||||||||
Income tax recovery | (8,071) | — | — | (8,071) | ||||||||||
Net income | 34,157 | — | — | 34,157 | ||||||||||
Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 1,031 | — | — | 1,031 | ||||||||||
Net income attributable to stapled unitholders | $33,126 | — | — | $33,126 |
Income Statement | Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
Granite REIT | Granite GP | Eliminations/ Adjustments | Granite REIT and Granite GP Combined | |||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $111,605 | — | — | $111,605 | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 6,461 | — | — | 6,461 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense and other financing costs | 12,688 | — | — | 12,688 | ||||||||||||||||
Other costs and expenses, net | 17,329 | — | — | 17,329 | ||||||||||||||||
Share of loss (income) of Granite LP | — | 1 | (1) | — | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value losses on investment properties, net | 229,151 | — | — | 229,151 | ||||||||||||||||
Fair value gains on financial instruments, net | (1,367) | — | — | (1,367) | ||||||||||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (152,657) | (1) | 1 | (152,657) | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax recovery | (59,409) | — | — | (59,409) | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (93,248) | (1) | 1 | (93,248) | ||||||||||||||||
Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 12 | — | 1 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to stapled unitholders | $ | (93,260) | (1) | — | $ | (93,261) |
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Income Statement | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||
Granite REIT | Granite GP | Eliminations/ Adjustments | Granite REIT and Granite GP Combined | |||||||||||
Revenue | $391,403 | — | — | $391,403 | ||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 31,976 | — | — | 31,976 | ||||||||||
Interest expense and other financing costs | 55,827 | — | — | 55,827 | ||||||||||
Other costs and expenses, net | 64,507 | — | — | 64,507 | ||||||||||
Share of (income) loss of Granite LP | — | (1) | 1 | — | ||||||||||
Fair value losses on investment properties, net | 139,747 | — | — | 139,747 | ||||||||||
Fair value losses on financial instruments, net | 1,869 | — | — | 1,869 | ||||||||||
Loss on sale of investment properties | 1,496 | — | — | 1,496 | ||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 95,981 | 1 | (1) | 95,981 | ||||||||||
Income tax recovery | (10,513) | — | — | (10,513) | ||||||||||
Net income | 106,494 | 1 | (1) | 106,494 | ||||||||||
Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 1,151 | — | (1) | 1,150 | ||||||||||
Net income attributable to stapled unitholders | $105,343 | 1 | — | $105,344 |
Income Statement | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||
Granite REIT | Granite GP | Eliminations/ Adjustments | Granite REIT and Granite GP Combined | |||||||||||
Revenue | $329,965 | — | — | $329,965 | ||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 20,921 | — | — | 20,921 | ||||||||||
Interest expense and other financing costs | 34,279 | — | — | 34,279 | ||||||||||
Other costs and expenses, net | 52,248 | — | — | 52,248 | ||||||||||
Share of (income) loss of Granite LP | — | (3) | 3 | — | ||||||||||
Fair value gains on investment properties, net | (10,193) | — | — | (10,193) | ||||||||||
Fair value gains on financial instruments, net | (9,301) | — | — | (9,301) | ||||||||||
Loss on sale of investment properties | 676 | — | — | 676 | ||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 241,335 | 3 | (3) | 241,335 | ||||||||||
Income tax recovery | (40,812) | — | — | (40,812) | ||||||||||
Net income | 282,147 | 3 | (3) | 282,147 | ||||||||||
Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 40 | — | (3) | 37 | ||||||||||
Net income attributable to stapled unitholders | $282,107 | 3 | — | $282,110 |
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Statement of Cash Flows | Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Granite REIT | Granite GP | Eliminations/ Adjustments | Granite REIT and Granite GP Combined | |||||||||||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $34,157 | — | — | $34,157 | ||||||||||||||||
Items not involving operating cash flows | 44,654 | — | — | 44,654 | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital balances | (430) | 76 | — | (354) | ||||||||||||||||
Other operating activities | 6,820 | — | — | 6,820 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 85,201 | 76 | — | 85,277 | ||||||||||||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisitions, deposits and transactions costs, net | (137) | — | — | (137) | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from disposal, net | 19,684 | — | — | 19,684 | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to income-producing properties | (10,922) | — | — | (10,922) | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to properties under development | (14,794) | — | — | (14,794) | ||||||||||||||||
Construction funds in escrow | (82) | — | — | (82) | ||||||||||||||||
Other investing activities | (1,081) | — | — | (1,081) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash used in investing activities | (7,332) | — | — | (7,332) | ||||||||||||||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid | (51,002) | — | — | (51,002) | ||||||||||||||||
Other financing activities | 10,697 | — | — | 10,697 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash used in financing activities | (40,305) | — | — | (40,305) | ||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes | 1,503 | — | — | 1,503 | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period | $39,067 | 76 | — | $39,143 |
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Statement of Cash Flows | Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
Granite REIT | Granite GP | Eliminations/ Adjustments | Granite REIT and Granite GP Combined | |||||||||||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $(93,248) | (1) | 1 | $(93,248) | ||||||||||||||||
Items not involving operating cash flows | 165,349 | 1 | (1) | 165,349 | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital balances | 9,750 | 34 | — | 9,784 | ||||||||||||||||
Other operating activities | (3,611) | — | — | (3,611) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 78,240 | 34 | — | 78,274 | ||||||||||||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisitions, deposits and transactions costs, net | (100,824) | — | — | (100,824) | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to income-producing properties | (23,509) | — | — | (23,509) | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to properties under development | (44,256) | — | — | (44,256) | ||||||||||||||||
Construction funds in escrow | (896) | — | — | (896) | ||||||||||||||||
Other investing activities | (10,323) | — | — | (10,323) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash used in investing activities | (179,808) | — | — | (179,808) | ||||||||||||||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid | (50,686) | — | — | (50,686) | ||||||||||||||||
Other financing activities | 258,733 | — | — | 258,733 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by financing activities | 208,047 | — | — | 208,047 | ||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes | 10,188 | — | — | 10,188 | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period | $116,667 | 34 | — | $116,701 |
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Statement of Cash Flows | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
Granite REIT | Granite GP | Eliminations/ Adjustments | Granite REIT and Granite GP Combined | |||||||||||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $106,494 | 1 | (1) | $106,494 | ||||||||||||||||
Items not involving operating cash flows | 126,763 | (1) | 1 | 126,763 | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital balances | (2,619) | 100 | — | (2,519) | ||||||||||||||||
Other operating activities | 6,400 | — | — | 6,400 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 237,038 | 100 | — | 237,138 | ||||||||||||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisitions, deposits and transactions costs, net | (103,388) | — | — | (103,388) | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from disposals, net | 43,782 | — | — | 43,782 | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to income-producing properties | (60,586) | — | — | (60,586) | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to properties under development | (57,919) | — | — | (57,919) | ||||||||||||||||
Construction funds released from escrow | 4,805 | — | — | 4,805 | ||||||||||||||||
Other investing activities | 63,362 | — | — | 63,362 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash used in investing activities | (109,944) | — | — | (109,944) | ||||||||||||||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid | (152,983) | — | — | (152,983) | ||||||||||||||||
Other financing activities | 49,012 | — | — | 49,012 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash used in financing activities | (103,971) | — | — | (103,971) | ||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes | 3 | — | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period | $23,126 | 100 | — | $23,226 |
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Statement of Cash Flows | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
Granite REIT | Granite GP | Eliminations/ Adjustments | Granite REIT and Granite GP Combined | |||||||||||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $282,147 | 3 | (3) | $282,147 | ||||||||||||||||
Items not involving operating cash flows | (67,885) | (3) | 3 | (67,885) | ||||||||||||||||
Changes in working capital balances | 3,835 | (167) | — | 3,668 | ||||||||||||||||
Other operating activities | (5,963) | — | — | (5,963) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 212,134 | (167) | — | 211,967 | ||||||||||||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisitions, deposits and transactions costs, net | (493,366) | — | — | (493,366) | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from disposals, net | 63,933 | — | — | 63,933 | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to income-producing properties | (34,430) | — | — | (34,430) | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to properties under development | (164,992) | — | — | (164,992) | ||||||||||||||||
Construction funds in escrow | (3,981) | — | — | (3,981) | ||||||||||||||||
Other investing activities | (42,840) | — | — | (42,840) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash used in investing activities | (675,676) | — | — | (675,676) | ||||||||||||||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid | (152,598) | — | — | (152,598) | ||||||||||||||||
Other financing activities | 480,398 | — | — | 480,398 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by financing activities | 327,800 | — | — | 327,800 | ||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes | 7,697 | — | — | 7,697 | ||||||||||||||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the period | $(128,045) | (167) | — | $(128,212) |
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19. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
(a) The Trust is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. Management evaluates all claims with the advice of legal counsel. Management believes these claims are generally covered by Granite's insurance policies and that any liability from remaining claims is not probable to occur and would not have a material adverse effect on the condensed combined financial statements. However, actual outcomes may differ from management's expectations.
(b) As at September 30, 2023, the Trust's contractual commitments totaled $64.9 million which are primarily comprised of costs to complete its ongoing construction and development projects and related tenant improvements.
(c) In connection with the acquisitions of investment properties located in Palmetto, Georgia on November 12, 2020 and in Locust Grove, Georgia on March 12, 2021, $131.4 million (US$97.1 million) of bonds were assumed. The authorized amount of the bonds is $140.8 million (US$104.0 million), of which $131.4 million (US$97.1 million) was outstanding as at September 30, 2023. The bonds provide for a real estate tax abatement for the acquired investment properties. Through a series of transactions, the Trust is both the bondholder and the obligor of the bonds. Therefore, in accordance with IAS 32, the bonds are not recorded in the condensed combined balance sheet.
The Trust is involved, in the normal course of business, in discussions, and has various letters of intent or conditional agreements, with respect to possible acquisitions of new properties and dispositions of existing properties in its portfolio. None of these commitments or contingencies, individually or in aggregate, would have a material impact on the condensed combined financial statements.
20. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
(a) On October 12, 2023, Granite completed an offering of $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.074% Series 7 senior unsecured debentures due April 12, 2029 (the “2029 Debentures”). The net proceeds received by Granite after deducting the financing costs totaling $2.4 million were $397.6 million.
On October 12, 2023 Granite also entered into a cross currency interest rate swap to exchange the Canadian dollar denominated principal and interest payments of the 2029 Debentures for Euro denominated payments, resulting in an effective fixed interest rate of 4.9285% for the five and a half year term of the 2029 Debentures.
(b) Subsequent to September 30, 2023, the Trust declared monthly distributions for October 2023 of $17.0 million (note 12).
(c) On November 8, 2023, Granite increased its targeted annualized distribution by 3.125% to $3.30 ($0.2750 per month) per stapled unit from $3.20 ($0.2667 per month) per stapled unit to be effective upon the declaration of the distribution in respect of the month of December 2023 and payable in mid-January 2024.
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REIT Information |
Board of Trustees | Officers | Office Location | ||||||||||||
Kelly Marshall Chairman Peter Aghar Trustee Remco Daal Trustee Kevan Gorrie Trustee Fern Grodner Trustee Al Mawani Trustee Gerald Miller Trustee Sheila Murray Trustee Emily Pang Trustee Jennifer Warren Trustee | Kevan Gorrie President and Chief Executive Officer Teresa Neto Chief Financial Officer Lorne Kumer Executive Vice President, Head of Global Real Estate Michael Ramparas Executive Vice President, Global Real Estate and Head of Investments Lawrence Clarfield Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | 77 King Street West Suite 4010, P.O. Box 159 Toronto-Dominion Centre Toronto, ON M5K 1H1 Phone: (647) 925-7500 Fax: (416) 861-1240 | ||||||||||||
Investor Relations Queries | ||||||||||||||
Kevan Gorrie President and Chief Executive Officer (647) 925-7500 Teresa Neto Chief Financial Officer (647) 925-7560 | ||||||||||||||
Transfer Agents and Registrars | ||||||||||||||
Canada Computershare Investor Services Inc. 100 University Avenue, 8th Floor, North Tower Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2Y1 Phone: 1 (800) 564-6253 www.computershare.com | United States Computershare Trust Company N.A. 462 S. 4th Street Louisville, Kentucky, USA 40202 | |||||||||||||
Exchange Listings | ||||||||||||||
Stapled Units | – Toronto Stock Exchange (GRT.UN) and New York Stock Exchange (GRP.U) | |||||||||||||
Please refer to our website (www.granitereit.com) for information on Granite’s compliance with the corporate governance standards of the New York Stock Exchange and applicable Canadian standards and guidelines. | ||||||||||||||
Publicly Available Documents | ||||||||||||||
Copies of the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 are available through the Internet on the Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR), which can be accessed at www.sec.gov, and on the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval Plus (SEDAR+), which can be accessed at www.sedarplus.ca. Other required securities filings can also be found on EDGAR and SEDAR+. | ||||||||||||||
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Granite REIT | ||
77 King Street West | ||
Suite 4010, P.O. Box 159 | ||
Toronto-Dominion Centre | ||
Toronto, ON M5K 1H1 | ||
Phone: (647) 925-7500 | ||
Fax: (416) 861-1240 | ||
www.granitereit.com |