Highlights (compared to Q1-2021) |
First Quarter Results: |
|
Results, excluding Early Termination
event1: |
- Revenue
was down 3% at $18.97 million.
- Net
operating income (NOI) was down 6% to $11.86 million.
- Funds
from operation (FFO) was down 8% to $6.53 million or $0.22 per
unit.
- Adjusted
cash from operations (ACFO) was stable at $5.77 million or $0.20
per unit.
-
Occupancy was up slightly at 87.4%.
-
Distributions of $0.04 per unit were paid in January through March
for a ACFO payout ratio of 61%.
|
|
- Revenue
was up 3%.
- NOI was
up 2%.
- FFO was
up 7% or $0.43 million.
- Early Termination event: In the comparative quarter, we
received $1.00 million for the early lease termination of a fast
food chain occupying 6,384 sf in Leduc Common.
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|
|
|
Melcor REIT (TSX: MR.UN) today announced results
for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Rental revenue was
down 3% at $18.97 million and NOI was down 6% to $11.86
million, primarily due to the Early Termination event contributing
$1.00 million in other revenue in Q1-2021. Excluding this event,
revenue was up 3% and NOI was up 2%. ACFO was stable at $5.77
million or $0.20 per unit. Occupancy was up slightly over year-end
and we retained 86.1% of expiring leases year-to-date. Leasing
activity has been positive with 179,269 sf of new and renewed
leasing (including holdovers) signed in the quarter.
Andrew Melton, CEO of Melcor REIT commented: "The
REIT is pleased to report stable results for the first quarter of
2022. As work from home orders have been lifted, many people,
including Melcor Developments staff, have returned to their office
settings in the quarter. We are pleased with the volume of new
leasing activity across our portfolio. We signed 179,269 sf of new
and renewed leasing (including holdovers) and retained 86.1% of
expiring leases year-to-date. Future leasing is promising, with
commitment on an additional 117,527 sf of future renewals and
74,000 sf in new deals.
Our reported revenue and NOI are slightly skewed
due to Early Termination event fees of $1.00 million received in
the comparable quarter. Excluding this event, portfolio performance
was stable overall.
In the first quarter we announced the addition of
two major tenants comprised of 40,000 sf in two properties. Habitat
for Humanity ReStore in Red Deer, AB is now open and we will
welcome Innovate Edmonton to 10117 Jasper Avenue in the fall.
Sustainable development and green initiatives are common
considerations for tenants when choosing new space. As participants
in the Edmonton Corporate Climate Leaders Program, we are in the
process of setting targets for climate action for 2025 and 2035. We
expect to solidify these targets and communicate them to
stakeholders.
On April 11, 2022, we welcomed Randy Ferguson to
the role of Senior Vice-President, Investment Properties. Randy
brings over 40 years of real estate experience to our team and will
be responsible for the REIT's entire portfolio of 39
income-producing properties in addition to Melcor's portfolio.
Our distributions increased by 14% to $0.04 per
unit compared to $0.035 per unit in Q1-2021. Subsequent to
quarter-end, the Board of Trustees declared distributions for April
and May 2022, unchanged from previous months."
FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS:Our
portfolio performance remained relatively stable in the first
quarter; NOI decreased 6% consistent with net rental income, which
decreased 5%, primarily due to the Early Termination event in
Q1-2021. Excluding this event, net rental income was up 3% and NOI
was up 2%.
We are proactively working to renew existing
tenants, resulting in a healthy retention rate of 86.1% at quarter
end. We continue to pursue new tenant opportunities and commenced
41,706 sf in new leases in Q1-2022. Occupancy is up slightly at
87.4% compared to year-end. Weighted average base rent went down in
the retail and office classes as a result of the competitive lease
environment.
The factors that contributed most significantly to
Q1-2022 results compared to the prior year are as follows:
- Early Termination
event: In the comparative quarter, we received $1.00 million for
the early lease termination of a fast food chain occupying 6,384 sf
in Leduc Common. This fee was included in other revenue in Q1-2021,
and impacts the comparative results.
- Non-cash Fair Value
Adjustments: Non-cash fair value adjustments on Class B LP Units
and investment properties often cause dramatic swings in results.
Class B Units are valued at market value, thus a change in unit
price has a counter-intuitive impact on net income, as an increase
in unit value decreases net income. The 6% increase in the trading
price of the REIT's units compared to December 31, 2021 resulted in
a $7.10 million loss on the valuation of our Class B LP Units. This
event had a material impact to net income in both the current and
prior periods, making comparison less meaningful. This is why
management considers FFO and ACFO better measures of our
performance.
- Distribution
Increase: Our monthly distribution increased by 14% to $0.04 per
unit compared to Q1-2021.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSFinancial
highlights of our performance in the first quarter include:
- Revenue was down 3% at $18.97 million.
Excluding the Early Termination event, revenue was up 3%.
- NOI was down 6% to
$11.86 million. Excluding the Early Termination event, NOI was
up 2%.
- FFO was down 8% to $6.53 million or
$0.22 per unit (Q1-2021: $7.10 million or $0.24 per unit).
Excluding the Early Termination event, FFO was up 7% or $0.43
million. Management believes FFO best reflects our true operating
performance.
- ACFO was stable at $5.77 million or
$0.20 per unit in Q1-2022 (Q1-2021 - $5.75 million or $0.20 per
unit). Management believes that ACFO best reflects our cash flow
and therefore our ability to pay distributions. The quarterly
payout ratio was 61% based on ACFO.
- Net income in the current and
comparative period is significantly impacted by the Non-cash Fair
Value Adjustments described above.
- We re-financed one mortgage during the
quarter at an interest rate of 3.70% for proceeds of $7.75 million
(net $1.12 million).
- As at
March 31, 2022 we had $7.87 million in cash and $35.00 million
in undrawn liquidity under our revolving credit facility.
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTSWe are pleased
with the volume of new leasing activity across our portfolio. We
signed 179,269 sf of new and renewed leasing (including holdovers)
and retained 86.1% of expiring leases year-to-date. Future leasing
is promising, with commitment on an additional 117,527 sf of future
renewals and 74,000 sf in new deals.
DISTRIBUTIONSOur monthly
distributions remained stable over year-end at $0.04 and increased
14% over Q1-2021. The quarterly payout ratio was 61% based on ACFO
and 53% based on FFO (Q1-2021: distribution of $0.035 per month;
53% ACFO and 43% FFO).
SUBSEQUENT EVENTSubsequent to the
quarter, we declared the following distribution:
Month |
Record Date |
Distribution Date |
Distribution Amount |
April 2022 |
April 29, 2022 |
May 16, 2022 |
$0.04 per Unit |
May 2022 |
May 31, 2022 |
June 15, 2022 |
$0.04 per Unit |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS & KEY PERFORMANCE
INDICATORS (KPI)
|
Three months ended March 31 |
|
($000s) |
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
Δ% |
Non-standard KPIs |
|
|
|
NOI1 |
|
11,855 |
|
|
12,627 |
|
(6 |
)% |
Same-asset NOI1 |
|
11,855 |
|
|
12,627 |
|
(6 |
)% |
FFO1 |
|
6,530 |
|
|
7,101 |
|
(8 |
)% |
AFFO1 |
|
4,911 |
|
|
5,604 |
|
(12 |
)% |
ACFO1 |
|
5,767 |
|
|
5,749 |
|
— |
% |
|
|
|
|
Rental revenue |
|
18,965 |
|
|
19,486 |
|
(3 |
)% |
Income before fair value adjustments1 |
|
3,694 |
|
|
4,493 |
|
(18 |
)% |
Fair value adjustment on investment properties2 |
|
(3,662 |
) |
|
(401 |
) |
nm |
Cash flows from operations |
|
4,293 |
|
|
5,793 |
|
(26 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
Distributions to unitholders |
|
1,556 |
|
|
1,369 |
|
14 |
% |
Distributions3 |
$0.12 |
|
$0.11 |
|
9 |
% |
- Non-GAAP financial
measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures section
for further information.
- The abbreviation nm is shorthand for
not meaningful and is used through this MD&A where
appropriate.
- Distributions have been paid out at
$0.04 per unit per month from January to March 2022. Distributions
in the comparative period were paid out at $0.035 per unit per
month from January to March 2021.
|
Three months ended March 31 |
|
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
Δ% |
Per Unit Metrics |
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
Basic |
($0.50 |
) |
($1.87 |
) |
|
Diluted |
($0.50 |
) |
($1.87 |
) |
|
Weighted average number of units for net income (loss)
(000s):1 |
|
|
|
Basic |
|
12,987 |
|
|
13,046 |
|
— |
% |
Diluted |
|
12,987 |
|
|
13,046 |
|
— |
% |
FFO |
|
|
|
Basic2 |
$0.22 |
|
$0.24 |
|
|
Diluted2 |
$0.21 |
|
$0.23 |
|
|
Payout ratio2 |
|
53 |
% |
|
43 |
% |
|
AFFO |
|
|
|
Basic 2 |
$0.17 |
|
$0.19 |
|
|
Payout ratio2 |
|
71 |
% |
|
55 |
% |
|
ACFO |
|
|
|
Basic2 |
$0.20 |
|
$0.20 |
|
|
Payout ratio2 |
|
61 |
% |
|
53 |
% |
|
Weighted average number of units for FFO, AFFO and ACFO
(000s):3 |
|
|
|
Basic |
|
29,090 |
|
|
29,171 |
|
— |
% |
Diluted |
|
36,258 |
|
|
36,340 |
|
— |
% |
- For the purposes of
calculating per unit net income the basic weighted average number
of units includes Trust Units and the diluted weighted average
number of units includes Class B LP Units and convertible
debentures, to the extent that their impact is dilutive.
- Non-GAAP ratio. Refer to the Non-GAAP
and Non-Standard Measures section for further information.
- For the purposes of calculating per
unit FFO, AFFO and ACFO the basic weighted average number of units
includes Trust Units and Class B LP Units.
|
Mar 31, 2022 |
|
Dec 31, 2021 |
|
Δ% |
Total assets ($000s) |
737,113 |
|
735,668 |
|
— |
% |
Equity at historical cost ($000s)1 |
288,196 |
|
288,234 |
|
— |
% |
Indebtedness ($000s)2 |
444,891 |
|
446,769 |
|
— |
% |
Weighted average interest rate on debt |
3.61 |
% |
3.62 |
% |
— |
% |
Debt to GBV, excluding convertible debentures (maximum threshold -
60%)3 |
49 |
% |
49 |
% |
— |
% |
Debt to GBV (maximum threshold - 65%)3 |
58 |
% |
58 |
% |
— |
% |
Finance costs coverage ratio4 |
2.44 |
|
2.45 |
|
— |
% |
Debt service coverage ratio5 |
2.18 |
|
2.06 |
|
6 |
% |
- Calculated as the sum of trust units
and Class B LP Units at their historical cost value. In accordance
with IFRS the Class B LP Units are presented as a financial
liability in the consolidated financial statements. Please refer to
page 11 for calculation of Equity at historical cost.
- Calculated as the sum of total amount
drawn on revolving credit facility, mortgages payable, Class C LP
Units and convertible debentures, excluding unamortized discount
and transaction costs. Please refer to page 11 for calculation of
Indebtedness.
- Debt to GBV is a Non-GAAP ratio. Refer
to the Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures section for further
information.
- Non-GAAP financial ratio. Calculated
as the sum of FFO and finance costs; divided by finance costs,
excluding distributions on Class B LP Units and fair value
adjustment on derivative instruments. This metric is not calculated
for purposes of covenant compliance on any of our debt facilities.
Please refer to Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures section for
further information.
- Non-GAAP financial ratio. Calculated
as FFO; divided by sum of contractual principal repayments on
mortgages payable and distributions of Class C LP Units, excluding
amortization of fair value adjustment on Class C LP Units. This
metric is not calculated for purposes of covenant compliance on any
of our debt facilities. Please refer to Non-GAAP and Non-Standard
Measures section for further information.
Operational Highlights |
|
|
|
|
Mar 31, 2022 |
|
Dec 31, 2021 |
|
Δ% |
Number of properties |
39 |
|
39 |
|
— |
% |
GLA (sf) |
3,215,025 |
|
3,216,175 |
|
— |
% |
Occupancy (weighted by GLA) |
87.4 |
% |
87.1 |
% |
— |
% |
Retention (weighted by GLA) |
86.1 |
% |
81.7 |
% |
5 |
% |
Weighted average remaining lease term (years) |
3.87 |
|
3.86 |
|
— |
% |
Weighted average base rent (per sf) |
$16.61 |
|
$16.73 |
|
(1 |
)% |
MD&A and Financial
StatementsInformation included in this press release is a
summary of results. This press release should be read in
conjunction with the REIT's Q1-2022 quarterly report to
unitholders. The REIT’s consolidated financial statements and
management’s discussion and analysis for the three-months ended
March 31, 2022 can be found on the REIT’s website at
www.MelcorREIT.ca or on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
Conference Call &
WebcastUnitholders and interested parties are invited to
join management on a conference call to be held May 6, 2021 at
11:00 AM ET (9:00 AM MT). Call 416-915-3239 in the Toronto area;
1-800-319-4610 toll free.
The call will also be webcast (listen only) at
https://www.gowebcasting.com/11763. A replay of the call will be
available at the same URL shortly after the call is concluded.
About Melcor REITMelcor REIT is an
unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. Melcor
REIT owns, acquires, manages and leases quality retail, office and
industrial income-generating properties in western Canadian
markets. Its portfolio is currently made up of interests in 39
properties representing approximately 3.22 million square feet of
gross leasable area located across Alberta and in Regina,
Saskatchewan; and Kelowna, British Columbia. For more information,
please visit www.MelcorREIT.ca.
Non-standard MeasuresNOI, FFO,
AFFO and ACFO are key measures of performance used by real estate
operating companies; however, they are not defined by International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), do not have standard meanings
and may not be comparable with other industries or income trusts.
These non-IFRS measures are defined and discussed in the REIT’s
MD&A for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, which is
available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Finance costs coverage ratio:
Finance costs coverage ratio is a non-GAAP ratio and is calculated
as FFO plus finance costs for the period divided by finance costs
expensed during the period excluding distributions on Class B LP
Units and fair value adjustment on derivative instruments.
Debt service coverage ratio: Debt
service coverage ratio is a non-GAAP ratio and is calculated as FFO
for the period divided by principal repayments on mortgages payable
and Class C LP Units made during the period.
Debt to Gross Book Value: Debt to
GBV is a non-GAAP ratio and is calculated as the sum of total
amount drawn on revolving credit facility, mortgages payable, Class
C LP Units, excluding unamortized fair value adjustment on Class C
LP Units, liability held for sale (as applicable) and convertible
debenture, excluding unamortized discount and transaction costs
divided by GBV. GBV is calculated as the total assets acquired in
the Initial Properties, subsequent asset purchases and development
costs less dispositions.
Income before fair value adjustment and
taxes: Income before fair value adjustment and income
taxes is a non-GAAP financial measure and is calculated as net
income excluding fair value adjustments for Class B LP Units,
investment properties and derivative instruments.
|
Three months ended March 31 |
($000s) |
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Δ% |
Net loss for the period |
(6,538 |
) |
(24,439 |
) |
|
Fair value adjustment on Class B LP Units |
7,095 |
|
26,768 |
|
|
Fair value adjustment on investment properties |
3,662 |
|
401 |
|
|
Fair value adjustment on derivative instruments |
(525 |
) |
1,763 |
|
|
Income before fair value adjustment and taxes |
3,694 |
|
4,493 |
|
(18 |
) |
Fair value of investment
properties: Fair value of investment properties in the
Property Profile and Regional Analysis sections of the MD&A is
a supplementary financial measure and is calculated as the sum of
the balance sheet balances for investment properties and other
assets (TIs and SLR).
NOI Reconciliation |
Three months ended March 31 |
($000s) |
2022 |
|
2021 |
|
Δ% |
Net loss for the period |
(6,538 |
) |
(24,439 |
) |
|
Net finance costs |
5,949 |
|
8,059 |
|
|
Fair value adjustment on Class B LP Units |
7,095 |
|
26,768 |
|
|
Fair value adjustment on investment properties |
3,662 |
|
401 |
|
|
General and administrative expenses |
788 |
|
803 |
|
|
Amortization of operating lease incentives |
901 |
|
915 |
|
|
Straight-line rent adjustment |
(2 |
) |
120 |
|
|
NOI |
11,855 |
|
12,627 |
|
(6 |
) |
-
Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP and Non-Standard
Measures section for further information.
Same-asset Reconciliation |
Three months ended March 31 |
|
($000s) |
2021 |
|
2020 |
|
Δ% |
|
Same-asset NOI1 |
11,855 |
|
12,627 |
|
(6 |
)% |
NOI1 |
11,855 |
|
12,627 |
|
(6 |
)% |
Amortization of operating lease incentives |
(901 |
) |
(915 |
) |
|
|
SLR adjustment |
2 |
|
(120 |
) |
|
|
Net rental income |
10,956 |
|
11,592 |
|
(5 |
)% |
-
Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP and Non-Standard
Measures section for further information.
FFO & AFFO Reconciliation |
Three months ended March 31 |
($000s, except per unit amounts) |
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
Δ% |
Net loss for the period |
|
(6,538 |
) |
|
(24,439 |
) |
|
Add / (deduct) |
|
|
|
Fair value adjustment on investment properties |
|
3,662 |
|
|
401 |
|
|
Fair value adjustment on Class B LP Units |
|
7,095 |
|
|
26,768 |
|
|
Amortization of tenant incentives |
|
901 |
|
|
915 |
|
|
Distributions on Class B LP Units |
|
1,935 |
|
|
1,693 |
|
|
Fair value adjustment on derivative instruments |
|
(525 |
) |
|
1,763 |
|
|
FFO1 |
|
6,530 |
|
|
7,101 |
|
(8 |
) |
Deduct |
|
|
|
Straight-line rent adjustments |
|
(2 |
) |
|
120 |
|
|
Normalized capital expenditures |
|
(588 |
) |
|
(587 |
) |
|
Normalized tenant incentives and leasing commissions |
|
(1,029 |
) |
|
(1,030 |
) |
|
AFFO1 |
|
4,911 |
|
|
5,604 |
|
(12 |
) |
FFO/Unit2 |
$0.22 |
|
$0.24 |
|
|
AFFO/Unit2 |
$0.17 |
|
$0.19 |
|
|
Weighted average number of units (000s):3 |
|
29,090 |
|
|
29,171 |
|
— |
|
- Non-GAAP financial
measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures section
for further information.
- Non-GAAP ratio. Refer to the Non-GAAP
and Non-Standard Measures section for further information.
- For the purposes of
calculating per unit FFO and AFFO, the basic weighted average
number of units includes Trust Units and Class B LP Units.
ACFO Reconciliation |
Three months ended March 31 |
($000s) |
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
Δ% |
Cash flows from operations |
|
4,293 |
|
|
5,793 |
|
(26 |
) |
Distributions on Class B LP Units |
|
1,935 |
|
|
1,693 |
|
|
Actual payment of tenant incentives and direct leasing costs |
|
1,733 |
|
|
1,746 |
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
|
(928 |
) |
|
(1,553 |
) |
|
Amortization of deferred financing fees |
|
351 |
|
|
(313 |
) |
|
Normalized capital expenditures |
|
(588 |
) |
|
(587 |
) |
|
Normalized tenant incentives and leasing commissions |
|
(1,029 |
) |
|
(1,030 |
) |
|
ACFO1 |
|
5,767 |
|
|
5,749 |
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
ACFO/Unit2 |
$0.20 |
|
$0.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of units (000s)3 |
|
29,090 |
|
|
29,171 |
|
— |
|
- Non-GAAP financial
measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures section
for further information.
- Non-GAAP ratio. Refer to the Non-GAAP
and Non-Standard Measures section for further information.
- The diluted weighted average number of
units includes Trust Units, Class B LP Units and convertible
debentures.
Forward-looking Statements:This
press release may contain forward-looking information within the
meaning of applicable securities legislation, which reflects the
REIT's current expectations regarding future events.
Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and
is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which
are beyond the REIT's control, that could cause actual results and
events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or
implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general and local
economic and business conditions; the financial condition of
tenants; the REIT’s ability to refinance maturing debt; leasing
risks, including those associated with the ability to lease vacant
space; and interest rate fluctuations. The REIT’s objectives and
forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions,
including that the general economy remains stable, interest rates
remain stable, conditions within the real estate market remain
consistent, competition for acquisitions remains consistent with
the current climate and that the capital markets continue to
provide ready access to equity and/or debt. All forward-looking
information in this press release speaks as of the date of this
press release. The REIT does not undertake to update any such
forward-looking information whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. Additional information about these
assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained in the REIT’s
filings with securities regulators.
Contact Information:
Nicole Forsythe
Director, Corporate Communications
Tel: 1.855.673.6931 x4707
ir@melcorREIT.ca
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