Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust

REI.UN

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ISIN CA7669101031 / Valor 394579

Toronto Stock Exchange (2025-03-14)

CAD 18.52+0.60%

Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust
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About company

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, established in 1993, is one of Canada's leading REITs, focusing primarily on retail real estate. The company has developed a substantial portfolio of properties, including shopping centers and mixed-use developments, strategically located in high-density urban areas across Canada. RioCan's business model emphasizes the acquisition, development, and management of retail-focused properties, aiming to generate stable and growing cash flows for its investors. Over the years, the company has expanded its operations to include residential real estate, reflecting its adaptability to market trends and consumer demands. With a strong presence in major Canadian markets, RioCan continues to leverage its expertise in property management and development to maintain its position as a key player in the real estate investment sector.

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Financial Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust reported a net income of $96.9 million, a significant increase of $170.4 million compared to the same period in 2023. This improvement was largely driven by a favorable change in the fair value of investment properties amounting to $159.0 million. The Trust's Funds from Operations (FFO) per unit increased by 2.2% to $0.46, reflecting strong operating performance and completed developments.

Occupancy and Leasing

RioCan achieved record-high committed occupancy rates in the third quarter of 2024, with overall occupancy reaching 97.8% and retail occupancy at 98.6%. The Trust completed over 1.3 million square feet of leasing, including 251,000 square feet of new leases. The blended leasing spread was 14.2%, driven by a new leasing spread of 24.2% and a renewal leasing spread of 12.6%, indicating strong demand for RioCan's premium retail spaces.

Outlook and Guidance

RioCan remains on track to meet its original FFO guidance for 2024, projected between $1.79 and $1.82 per unit. The Trust anticipates a restructuring charge in the fourth quarter due to a corporate reorganization, which is expected to result in annualized cash savings of approximately $8 million. Commercial Same Property NOI is projected to grow between 2.0% and 2.5% in 2024, with a focus on enhancing tenant quality and income stability.

Development and Investment

RioCan plans to invest between $250 million and $300 million in ongoing mixed-use projects, with an additional $30 million to $40 million allocated for retail in-fill projects. The Trust does not intend to commence new physical construction of mixed-use properties in 2024 and into 2025, focusing instead on completing existing projects and optimizing its current portfolio.

Residential Operations

RioCan's residential rental operations, branded as RioCan Living, reported a total NOI of $7.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, marking a 40.9% increase from the previous year. The Trust operates 14 residential buildings with a fair value of $1.1 billion, comprising 3,160 units. As of November 2024, 85.8% of the units at FourFifty The Well are leased, aligning with rental expectations and contributing to the overall growth in residential Same Property NOI.

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