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Dream Industrial REIT Reports Q1 2026 Results With 9% Comparative Properties Net Operating Income and 7% Net Rental Income Growth

May 6, 2026 By Business Wire

This press release contains forward-looking information that is based upon assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the cautionary note contained within this press release. All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR.UN-TSX) or (the “REIT” or “Trust” or “Dream Industrial REIT” or “DIR” or “we” or “us”) today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Management will host a conference call to discuss the financial results on May 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (ET).




“Dream Industrial kicked off 2026 with strong performance, delivering 9% CP NOI growth driven by healthy leasing activity and continued execution of our asset management initiatives. Our strong organic growth drove solid year-over-year FFO per unit growth even as our balance sheet remained underutilized this quarter, providing us with meaningful dry powder to deploy into accretive opportunities,” said Alexander Sannikov, President & Chief Executive Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. “In line with our previous communications, we have returned nearly $100 million of capital to unitholders through the NCIB, and we have a strong pipeline of high-growth opportunities across our target markets. At the same time, we are focusing on scaling our private ventures with $390 million of acquisitions already completed to date or in exclusivity, while continuing to explore opportunities in new markets. With all of our growth drivers intact, we are confident in the ongoing resilience of our business.”

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Diluted funds from operations (“FFO”) per Unit(1) was $0.26 in Q1 2026, a 2.0% increase when compared to Q1 2025.
  • Completed $453 million of asset dispositions in the quarter, including the first tranche of assets sold to the Dream CPP Investments JV (the “DCI JV”)(5). The net proceeds were used to partially repay amounts outstanding on the unsecured revolving credit facility, reducing leverage by over 160 bps compared to the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Closed on over $150 million of acquisitions across the Trust’s wholly-owned portfolio and private ventures since the beginning of 2026 ($37 million at the Trust’s share), adding over 1 million square feet of GLA to the Trust’s owned and managed portfolio.
  • Comparative properties net operating income (“CP NOI”) (constant currency basis)(2) increased by 9.0% to $99.6 million in Q1 2026, when compared to $91.4 million in Q1 2025.
  • In-place and committed occupancy for the Trust’s wholly-owned Canadian portfolio increased to 96.8% as at March 31, 2026 compared to 94.4% as at March 31, 2025.
  • In-place and committed occupancy for the Trust’s wholly-owned European portfolio was 95.0% in Europe as at March 31, 2026, compared to 96.9% as at March 31, 2025. Occupancy this quarter reflects the acquisition of a vacant asset in the Netherlands, acquired as part of the Trust’s value-add strategy.
  • Signed over 1.8 million square feet of new leases and renewals across the Trust’s wholly-owned portfolio at a weighted average rental spread of 26.4% since the beginning of 2026 through April 30, 2026, driven by 66% spread in Ontario, 12% spread in Québec and 11% spread in Western Canada.
  • Repurchased and cancelled $97.2 million of REIT Units under the normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) program at a weighted average price of $12.95 per REIT Unit since the beginning of the year to May 1, 2026.
  • Net rental income was $97.8 million in Q1 2026, a 6.6% increase when compared to $91.7 million in Q1 2025, driven by increases of 6.2% in Ontario, 18.4% in Québec, 26.0% in Western Canada and 11.7% in Europe, excluding disposed investment properties and assets held for sale.
  • Net income was $62.8 million in Q1 2026, an increase of $15.3 million when compared to $47.5 million in Q1 2025. The net income in Q1 2026 was comprised of net rental income of $97.8 million, interest expense on debt of $23.5 million, negative fair value adjustments to investment properties of $10.3 million and other net expense of $1.2 million.
  • Total assets were $8.1 billion as at March 31, 2026, a 4.7% decrease when compared to $8.4 billion as at December 31, 2025, driven by dispositions partially offset by an increase in investment property value due to acquisitions, investments in the Dream Summit JV (the “DSI JV”)(3), the U.S. Fund(4) and the DCI JV, development projects and foreign exchange translation adjustments.
  1. Diluted FFO per Unit is a non-GAAP ratio. For further information on this non-GAAP ratio, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.
  2. CP NOI (constant currency basis) is a non-GAAP financial measure. The tables included in the Appendices section of this press release reconcile this non-GAAP financial measure with its most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards financial measure. For further information on this non-GAAP financial measure, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.
  3. A joint venture between GIC and the Trust in which the Trust has a 10% interest.
  4. A private U.S. industrial fund in which the Trust has a 30.5% ownership interest.
  5. A joint venture between CPP Investments and the Trust in which the Trust has a 10% interest.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

Three months ended

 

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

(in thousands of dollars except per Unit amounts)

 

2026

 

2025

Operating results

 

 

 

 

Net rental income (“NOI”)

$

97,777

$

91,710

Comparative properties net operating income (“CP NOI”) (constant currency basis)(1)

$

99,553

$

91,355

Net income

$

62,840

$

47,488

Funds from operations (“FFO”)(2)

$

76,289

$

74,602

FFO – diluted per Unit(3)(4)

$

0.26

$

0.26

Distribution rate per Unit

$

0.17

$

0.17

FFO payout ratio(3)

 

66.8%

 

69.0%

See footnotes at end.

 

 

 

 

PORTFOLIO INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As at

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

March 31,

(in thousands of dollars)

 

2026

 

2025

 

2025

Total portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of assets(5)(6)

 

343

 

342

 

336

Investment properties fair value

$

6,649,195

$

6,633,177

$

7,134,982

Investment properties fair value (including assets held for sale)

$

7,018,295

$

7,438,177

$

7,314,982

Gross leasable area (“GLA”) (in millions of sq. ft.)(6)

 

74.1

 

73.6

 

72.6

Occupancy – in-place and committed (period-end)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wholly-owned Canadian portfolio(7)

 

96.8%

 

96.2%

 

94.4%

Wholly-owned European portfolio

 

95.0%

 

96.5%

 

96.9%

Total portfolio(8)

 

95.7%

 

96.2%

 

95.4%

Occupancy – in-place (period-end)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wholly-owned Canadian portfolio(7)

 

96.1%

 

95.8%

 

93.2%

Wholly-owned European portfolio

 

94.1%

 

95.5%

 

96.1%

Total portfolio(8)

 

94.9%

 

95.5%

 

94.5%

See footnotes at end.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING AND CAPITAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

As at

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

(in thousands of dollars except per Unit amounts)

 

2026

 

2025

FINANCING

 

 

 

 

Credit rating – DBRS

 

BBB (high)

 

BBB (high)

Net total debt-to-total assets (net of cash and cash equivalents) ratio(9)

 

36.8%

 

38.4%

Net total debt-to-normalized adjusted EBITDAFV ratio (years)(10)

 

7.3

 

7.7

Interest coverage ratio (times)(11)

 

4.5

 

4.7

Weighted average face interest rate on debt (period-end)(12)

 

3.19%

 

3.19%

Unencumbered investment properties (period-end)(13)

$

5,892,118

$

6,277,035

Unencumbered investment properties as a percentage of total investment properties(13)

 

84.0%

 

84.4%

Total assets

$

8,050,062

$

8,442,797

Cash and cash equivalents

$

35,872

$

41,431

Available liquidity(14)

$

604,895

$

338,525

CAPITAL

 

 

 

 

Total equity (per condensed consolidated financial statements)

$

4,748,796

$

4,791,574

Total equity (including LP B Units)(15)

$

4,840,996

$

4,885,339

Total number of Units (in thousands)(16)

 

288,798

 

294,260

Net asset value (“NAV”) per Unit(17)

$

16.76

$

16.60

Unit price

$

12.37

$

12.58

See footnotes at end.

 

 

 

 

ORGANIC GROWTH

  • Continued strong leasing momentum at attractive rental spreads – From January 1, 2026 through to April 30, 2026, the Trust has transacted over 1.8 million square feet of leases across its wholly-owned portfolio at a weighted average rental rate spread of 26.4% over prior or expiring rents.

    • In Canada, the Trust signed over 1.4 million square feet of leases, achieving a weighted average rental rate spread to expiry of 33.1% and an average annual contractual rent growth of 3.0%.
    • In Europe, the Trust signed over 0.4 million square feet of leases, achieving a weighted average rental rate spread to expiry of 4.3%. All of the leases are fully indexed to local consumer price indices (“CPI”) or have contractual rent steps.

As at March 31, 2026, estimated average market rents across the Trust’s wholly-owned portfolio in Canada and Europe exceeded the average in-place and committed rents for remaining expiring 2026 leases by 29.7% and 24.9%, respectively.

Along with capturing substantial rental rate growth, the Trust embeds contractual annual rental rate escalators to drive consistent CP NOI (constant currency basis) growth, averaging approximately 3% in its wholly-owned Canadian portfolio, while approximately 85% of European leases are indexed to the local CPI, with the balance featuring contractual rent steps.

  • Solid pace of CP NOI (constant currency basis)(1) growth – CP NOI (constant currency basis) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $99.6 million, compared to $91.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing an increase of 9.0% compared to the prior year comparative quarter.

    The Canadian portfolio posted year-over-year CP NOI (constant currency basis) growth of 12.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, driven by 6.8%, 31.1% and 8.5% CP NOI growth in Ontario, Québec and Western Canada, respectively. Overall, in-place base rents for the Canadian portfolio increased by 9.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

    In Europe, year-over-year CP NOI (constant currency basis) increased by 4.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The increase was driven by higher rental rates on new and renewed leases, completed intensification projects, in addition to CPI indexation.

  • Healthy occupancy levels – The Trust’s in-place occupancy for its Canadian portfolio was 96.1% as at March 31, 2026 compared to 95.8% as at December 31, 2025, primarily driven by the lease-up of several vacancies in Québec during the quarter and its recently completed 20-acre development in Alberta.

    The Trust’s in-place occupancy for its European portfolio was 94.1% as at March 31, 2026 compared to 95.5% as at December 31, 2025, primarily driven by the acquisition of a 163,000 square foot vacant asset in the Netherlands as part of the Trust’s value-add strategy.

    The Trust’s in-place occupancy across its wholly-owned and managed portfolio (at the Trust’s share) was 94.9% as at March 31, 2026, compared to 95.5% as at December 31, 2025.

    The Trust’s in-place and committed occupancy across its wholly-owned and managed portfolio (at the Trust’s share) was 95.7% as at March 31, 2026, compared to 96.2% as at December 31, 2025. The Trust continues to be in active discussions with prospective tenants and it expects significant opportunities to capture strong income growth as spaces are leased.

  • Continued growth in net rental income for the quarter – Net rental income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $97.8 million representing an increase of $6.1 million or 6.6%, relative to the comparative prior year quarter. For the quarter, year-over-year net rental income increased by 6.2% in Ontario, 18.4% in Québec, 26.0% in Western Canada and 11.7% in Europe, excluding disposed investment properties and assets held for sale. The increase was mainly driven by strong CP NOI (constant currency basis) growth over the past year, completion and lease-up at the Trust’s development projects and growth in net property management income.

ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS UPDATE

During the quarter, the Trust acquired a 163,000 square foot asset located in the Netherlands for a purchase price of $23.3 million. The property is situated on a 5-acre site within a well-established business park, benefitting from strong surrounding infrastructure and modern industrial zoning. The location supports continued commercial growth and functions as a key logistics hub, offering excellent highway connectivity and access to multimodal transportation networks. The asset was acquired vacant as part of the Trust’s value-add strategy and is expected to deliver a NOI yield of approximately 8% on purchase price upon stabilization.

See Figure 1, [Den Bosch, the Netherlands]

The breadth and quality of the Trust’s pipeline of opportunities continue to grow. Currently, the Trust has over $500 million of acquisitions firm or under exclusivity across Canada and Europe, providing significant opportunity to high-grade its portfolio through disciplined capital deployment.

The Trust continues to actively pursue disposition opportunities as part of its ongoing capital recycling program. During the quarter, the Trust completed the previously announced first tranche portfolio sale comprising six industrial assets (22 buildings) totalling 1.9 million square feet across Ontario, Québec and Western Canada to the newly formed DCI JV for net proceeds of $375 million. The Trust expects to close the second tranche sale comprising the remaining five assets totalling 1.6 million square feet to the DCI JV in mid-2026.

Additionally, the Trust completed the previously announced sale of a non-strategic asset located in the GTA West, Ontario, for $17.5 million or approximately $374 per square foot during the quarter.

STRATEGIC PRIVATE VENTURES UPDATE

The Trust continues to actively deploy capital alongside its partners, adding high-quality industrial product within its private ventures while further scaling its property management and leasing platform. Since the beginning of 2025, the Trust’s private ventures have completed over $600 million of acquisitions. Net property management leasing margin for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $3.4 million, representing an increase of $0.4 million or 14.4% compared to the comparative prior year quarter.

During the quarter, the Trust’s private ventures acquired two assets totalling 283,000 square feet located in the Greater Toronto Area (“GTA”) and Calgary for a total purchase price of $52.6 million ($5.3 million at the Trust’s share), including the DCI JV’s first acquisition in addition to the initial portfolio.

Subsequent to the quarter, the DSI JV acquired a four-building industrial portfolio totalling 618,000 square feet located in the highly desirable Foothills industrial node in Calgary, Alberta for a purchase price of $81.3 million ($8.1 million at the Trust’s share).

DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

During the quarter, the Trust completed its build-to-suit expansion and refurbishment project in the Netherlands, adding 125,000 square feet of high-quality distribution space. As part of the arrangement, the existing tenant extended its lease by an additional ten years and the project is now fully contributing to the Trust’s NOI, delivering an unlevered yield on cost of 7%.

See Figure 2, [Rendering of completed intensification project in Helmond, the Netherlands]

CAPITAL STRATEGY

As previously announced, in connection with the formation of the DCI JV and the Trust’s $805 million portfolio recapitalization, the Trust has deployed a portion of the proceeds towards unit buybacks. Since the beginning of the year and up to May 1, 2026, the Trust has purchased for cancellation 7.5 million REIT units under its NCIB program at a weighted average of $12.95 per REIT Unit for a gross amount of $97.2 million.

The Trust continues to maintain significant financial flexibility as it executes on its strategic initiatives. The Trust’s proportion of secured debt(18) was 5.5% of total assets and represents 14.9% of total debt(19). The Trust’s unencumbered asset pool(13) totalled $5.9 billion as at March 31, 2026, representing 84.0% of the Trust’s total investment properties value as at March 31, 2026.

The Trust ended Q1 2026 with available liquidity(14) of $604.9 million, including $35.9 million of cash and cash equivalents, and with an additional $250 million that could be exercised through the accordion on its unsecured revolving credit facility. The Trust’s net total debt-to-normalized adjusted EBITDAFV ratio was 7.3x and net total debt-to-total assets (net of cash and cash equivalents) ratio was 36.8% as at March 31, 2026.

Subsequent to the quarter, the Trust repaid its $200 million Series E Green Bonds that matured on April 13, 2026 by temporarily utilizing its unsecured revolving credit facility. On April 21, 2026, the Trust closed on its issuance of $200 million of Series H unsecured debentures at an all-in interest rate of 4.150% per annum, maturing on April 22, 2031. Concurrently, the Trust entered into forward cross-currency interest rate swap arrangements to swap the proceeds to euros to lower the effective fixed interest rate to 4.003% per annum. The net proceeds were utilized to reduce the outstanding balance on its unsecured revolving credit facility, including indebtedness incurred in connection with the repayment of the Series E Green Bonds.

“With over $600 million of liquidity at the end of the first quarter plus the upcoming second tranche sale of assets to the DCI JV, we have ample financial flexibility,” said Lenis Quan, Chief Financial Officer of Dream Industrial REIT. “We have completed nearly $100 million of unit buybacks so far this year, and we continue to take a disciplined approach to allocate capital towards strategic initiatives that enhance the long-term growth profile of our business.”

CONFERENCE CALL

Senior management will host a conference call to discuss the financial results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (ET). To access the conference call, please dial 1-800-715-9871 in Canada or 647-932-3411 elsewhere. To access the conference call via webcast, please go to Dream Industrial REIT’s website at www.dreamindustrialreit.ca and click on the link for News, then click on Events. A taped replay of the conference call and the webcast will be available for ninety (90) days following the call.

ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF UNITHOLDERS

Dream Industrial REIT welcomes investors to its annual and special meeting of unitholders at the TMX Market Centre, 120 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1T1 on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (ET). The audio webcast and digital replay can be accessed by going to www.dreamindustrialreit.ca, clicking on news and selecting events.

Other information

Information appearing in this press release is a select summary of financial results. The condensed consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the Trust will be available at www.dreamindustrialreit.ca and on www.sedarplus.ca.

Dream Industrial REIT is an owner, manager and operator of a global portfolio of well-located, diversified industrial properties. As at March 31, 2026, the REIT has an interest in and manages a portfolio which comprises 343 industrial assets (558 buildings) totalling approximately 74.1 million square feet of gross leasable area in key markets across Canada, Europe, and the U.S. The REIT’s objective is to deliver strong total returns to its unitholders through secure distributions as well as growth in net asset value and cash flow per unit underpinned by its high-quality portfolio and an investment grade balance sheet. Dream Industrial REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. For more information, please visit www.dreamindustrialreit.ca.

FOOTNOTES

  1. CP NOI (constant currency basis) is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable financial measure to CP NOI (constant currency basis) is net rental income. The table included in the Appendices section of this press release reconciles CP NOI (constant currency basis) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 to net rental income. For further information on this non-GAAP measure, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.
  2. FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable financial measure to FFO is net income. The table included in the Appendices section of this press release reconcile FFO for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 to net income. For further information on this non-GAAP measure, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.
  3. Diluted FFO per Unit and FFO payout ratio are non-GAAP ratios. Diluted FFO per Unit is comprised of FFO (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by the weighted average number of Units. FFO payout ratio is calculated as total distributions divided by FFO (both non-GAAP financial measures) for the period. For further information on non-GAAP ratios, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.
  4. A description of the determination of diluted amounts per Unit can be found in the Trust’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, in the section “Supplementary financial measures and ratios and other disclosures”, under the heading “Weighted average number of Units”.
  5. “Number of assets” comprise a building, or a cluster of buildings in close proximity to one another attracting similar tenants.
  6. Includes the Trust’s owned and managed properties and assets held for sale as at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025.
  7. Excludes the Trust’s share of equity accounted investments and assets held for sale as at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025.
  8. Includes the Trust’s share of equity accounted investments in the U.S. Fund, DSI JV, DCI JV and Development JV and excludes assets held for sale as at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, with the exception of 10% of the assets held for sale relating to the second tranche of the portfolio that will be sold to the DCI JV in mid-2026 that is included as at March 31, 2026.
  9. Net total debt-to-total assets (net of cash and cash equivalents) ratio is a non-GAAP ratio. Net total debt-to-total assets (net of cash and cash equivalents) ratio is comprised of net total debt (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by total assets (net of cash and cash equivalents) (a non-GAAP financial measure). The most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards financial measure to net total debt is non-current debt, and the most directly comparable IFRS Accounting Standards financial measure to total assets (net of cash and cash equivalents) is total assets. The tables included in the Appendices section of this press release reconciles net total debt to non-current debt and total assets (net of cash and cash equivalents) to total assets as at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025. For further information on this non-GAAP ratio and these non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the statements under the heading “Non-GAAP financial measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures” in this press release.
  10. Net total debt-to-normalized adjusted EBITDAFV is a non-GAAP ratio. Net total debt-to-normalized adjusted EBITDAFV is comprised of net total debt (a non-GAAP financial measure) divided by normalized adjusted EBITDAFV (a non-GAAP financial measure).

Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Dream Industrial REIT


Alexander Sannikov
President & Chief Executive Officer

(416) 365-4106

asannikov@dream.ca

Lenis Quan
Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-2353

lquan@dream.ca

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Keewaywin Capital Announces Final Close of Inaugural Fund I at $20 Million to Advance Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure

May 6, 2026 By Business Wire

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AlternativeInvestments–Keewaywin Capital Inc. (“Keewaywin”), an Indigenous-led private credit investment manager focused on housing and related infrastructure, today announced the successful final close of its inaugural fund, Keewaywin Capital Fund I (“Fund I”), with total commitments of $20 million.


Fund I brings together a group of mission-aligned investors, including Realize Capital, Rally Assets, Addenda Capital, and the Tachane Foundation, to address the critical and growing need for flexible, community-aligned capital to support Indigenous housing and infrastructure projects across Canada. It further includes a $100 million takeout financing commitment from Vancity Capital.

The fund is designed to provide tailored financing solutions to Indigenous communities and companies, Indigenous housing providers, and community-led organizations, supporting the development of new housing, renovation of existing units, and essential infrastructure projects both on- and off-reserve.

“This is a meaningful milestone – not just for Keewaywin, but for Indigenous communities across the country,” said Tracee Smith, Founder and CEO of Keewaywin Capital. “For far too long, communities continue to face limited and rigid funding options that don’t reflect their realities. At long last, Keewaywin is providing flexible, quick and timely access to capital that enables communities to build the homes they need – both on-reserve and off-reserve – and to do so on their own terms.”

According to the Assembly of First Nations, Indigenous communities across Canada face a $350 billion infrastructure gap, with demand far outpacing available supply and financing mechanisms often failing to meet the unique structural and cultural needs of communities. Keewaywin’s approach is rooted in partnership, flexibility, and long-term impact, working directly with communities to structure financing that aligns with their priorities and timelines.

With Fund I now fully deployed, Keewaywin is actively advancing a pipeline of housing and infrastructure investments that aim to deliver both financial returns and measurable social impact.

About Keewaywin Capital

Keewaywin Capital Inc. is an Indigenous-led private credit investment manager focused on housing and infrastructure. The firm partners with Indigenous communities, housing providers, and organizations to deliver flexible, culturally aligned financing solutions that address critical infrastructure gaps. Keewaywin’s mission is to unlock capital in a way that supports long-term community development, economic self-determination, and improved housing outcomes across Canada.

Contacts

Media Contact: keewaywin@goldcomm.co | 1-416-322-2863

Keewaywin Capital Inc. Contact: tsmith@keewaywincapital.com | 1-647-888-3139

Dream Impact Trust Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

May 5, 2026 By Business Wire

This press release contains forward-looking information that is based upon assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the cautionary note contained within this press release. All dollar amounts in our tables are presented in thousands of Canadian dollars, except unit and per unit amounts, unless otherwise stated.


TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DREAM IMPACT TRUST (TSX: MPCT.UN) (“Dream Impact”, “we”, “our” or the “Trust”) today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (“first quarter”).

“We have started 2026 with strong momentum on our key developments as we secured government-affiliated financing at 49 Ontario and are making good progress tendering construction and are doing well on our schedule,” said Michael Cooper, Portfolio Manager. “Following our accomplishments at 49 Ontario, we are progressing well with the development at Quayside. We were able to renew key mortgages on our lands and reduce our cash spending from our forecast. We are pleased with the leasing activity across our purpose-built rental portfolio and we are seeing their contributions to recurring income as the properties stabilize. Further, as a result of our leasing at Maple House, our loan is now non-recourse. While we face challenges in the housing market, we are navigating these challenges working with governments to create viable developments for our lands. We continue to work on our strategic plan, including advancing development projects, crystallizing value on commercial and passive investments and addressing near term debt maturities. We look forward to continuing to provide updates on our progress.”

During the first quarter, the Trust continued to advance its major development initiatives at both 49 Ontario and Quayside. At 49 Ontario, demolition activities progressed following the completion of long-term construction financing, with the Trust holding a 90% ownership interest in the project as at March 31, 2026. The redevelopment remains on track and continues to advance in line with expectations. At Quayside, as previously announced, the reorganization of the partnership was completed resulting in the Trust and Dream Impact Fund, collectively, owning 100% of the phase 1 multi-family portfolio of the over 1,700 units. Together, these projects represent significant progress in the Trust’s development pipeline and are expected to contribute meaningfully to long-term value creation.

Across the Trust’s completed purpose-built rental portfolio, leasing continued to progress during the first quarter, with improved absorption as assets move toward stabilization. Upon completion of Cherry House at Canary Landing (West Don Land Blocks 3/4/7), the Trust will have over 3,800 completed multi-family units (at 100% asset level or 1,250 units at share) under its portfolio, contributing to recurring income.

Selected financial and operating metrics for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are summarized below:

 

Three months ended March 31,

(in thousands of dollars, except per Unit amounts)

 

2026

 

2025

Condensed consolidated results of operations

 

 

Net loss

$

(4,571)

$

(3,775)

NOI – recurring income(1)

 

4,384

 

3,996

NOI – multi-family rental(1)

 

3,218

 

2,626

Net loss per unit(1)

 

(0.24)

 

(0.21)

 

 

 

Units outstanding – end of period

 

19,049,504

 

18,410,174

Units outstanding – weighted average

 

19,002,747

 

18,390,351

As at

March 31,

2026

December 31,

2025

Condensed consolidated financial position

 

 

Total assets

$

559,984

$

646,004

Total liabilities

 

213,569

 

296,055

Total unitholders’ equity

 

346,415

 

349,949

Total unitholders’ equity per unit(1)

 

18.18

 

18.55

During the first quarter, the Trust reported a net loss of $4.6 million compared to $3.8 million in the prior year. The change in earnings was primarily driven by condo occupancies at Brightwater in the comparative period, higher shared service fees and lower income from the commercial portfolio as a result of softer leasing and asset sales completed in 2025. This was partially offset by net fair value changes, including a positive adjustment recognized upon the financing of pre-development costs at 49 Ontario. In addition, the Trust benefited from lower interest expense with the settlement of the 49 Ontario land loan and continues to benefit from higher NOI contributions from its multi-family portfolio. Since March 31, 2025, the Trust has increased its number of multi family units by nearly 10% and increased occupancy from 86.8% to 94.4%.

Liquidity Update

At March 31, 2026, the Trust had total cash on hand of $8.1 million and a debt-to-asset value(2) of 36.2%, compared to 43.7% at December 31, 2025. The change in debt to asset value was primarily driven by 49 Ontario with the settlement of the land loan, sale of 10% of the Trust’s interest in the development to the new partnership and its transfer to equity accounted investments in the period.

During the first quarter, the Trust amended and restated the Dream loan(3) to, among other things, increase the capacity of the loan to $50.0 million bearing interest at a rate equal to the higher of 10% or 6% above CORRA. As of May 1, 2026, the Trust has $6.5 million of cash and $21.0 million of availability under the Dream loan.

At March 31, 2026, the Trust’s debt profile was comprised of $202.5 million of consolidated debt and $1,012.2 million of debt at its proportionate share from equity accounted investments. Included in this balance is $182.1 million of debt, at the Trust’s share, that matures in 2026. The debt balance maturing in 2026 decreased by $58.7 million since December 31, 2025. This decrease is primarily attributable to the refinancing of land loans on projects that have not yet started development, and the repayment of the construction loan for The Mason at Brightwater. The Trust continues to work with its lenders on the remaining debt due in the near term, which includes mortgages and passive investments.

To further support the Trust’s liquidity objectives, the Trust and DAM entered into an agreement to settle the 2026 management fee through the issuance of $3.6 million of unsecured convertible debentures, subject to necessary TSX, regulatory and unitholder approvals at the upcoming 2026 annual meeting.

For further details refer to the “Capital Resources and Liquidity” section of the Trust’s management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Recurring Income

During the first quarter, the Trust’s recurring income segment recognized a net loss of $4.2 million compared to $3.7 million in the prior year period. The change in earnings was driven by fair value adjustments, largely within the commercial portfolio, reflecting leasing softness. This was partially offset by increased NOI contributions from the Trust’s multi-family portfolio, lower interest expense following the sale of 76 Stafford and demolition at 49 Ontario in the second half of 2025.

Multi-family rental properties

During the first quarter, same property NOI(1) was $2.8 million compared to $2.6 million in the prior year. The increase in NOI was primarily driven by completed multi-family properties as these assets have achieved or are near stabilization. This includes Maple House at Canary Landing (West Don Land Block 8) (96% leased) and Aalto II (Zibi Block 11) (89% leased).

As of March 31, 2026, our multi-family portfolio comprised 2,973 units (at 100% asset level or 1,037 units at share) across the GTA and National Capital Region and were 94% leased. This includes 426 units in lease-up, including Birch House at Canary Landing (Canary Block 10) and Voda (Zibi Block 206), which are expected to contribute higher NOI over time.

Debt from the Trust’s multi-family portfolio presented within this segment carries a weighted average term of 3.4 years at a weighted average interest rate of 2.7%.

Commercial

During the first quarter, NOI from commercial properties was $1.2 million compared to $1.4 million in the prior year. The decrease was primarily driven by the commencement of demolition activities at 49 Ontario, the transfer of the project into the development segment, as well as higher operating expenses within the portfolio. This was partially offset by an increase in leasing activity in the GTA, including at 34 Madison and Brightwater Retail.

Development

During the first quarter, the Trust recognized net income of $4.4 million from its development segment compared to $2.1 million in the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to a positive fair value adjustment recognized at 49 Ontario which was partially offset by earnings from condo occupancies at Brightwater in the prior year.

Construction continued to advance at Cherry House at Canary Landing, the 855 unit residential development comprised of three blocks (Blocks 3, 4 and 7). Occupancy of Blocks 3 and 4 commenced earlier in the year, with 22% of the units occupied as at March 31, 2026. In 2025, Block 7 commenced occupancy, and its 68 units were fully leased as of March 31, 2026.

Income from this segment will fluctuate period-to-period and not contribute meaningfully to earnings until development milestones are achieved and/or project inventory is available for occupancy. While balancing our capital spend and liquidity requirements, we will continue to make advancements for select assets in the pre-development stage.

Other

In the first quarter, the other segment reported a net loss of $4.9 million compared to $2.2 million in the prior year. The change in year-over-year earnings was driven by higher asset management fees, deferred compensation expense, cost recoveries on shared service fees, interest on the Dream loan, proceeds from a legacy investment in the prior year and a fair value adjustment on the convertible debenture.

Footnotes

 

(1)

 

Net income (loss) per unit, total unitholders’ equity per unit, NOI – recurring income, NOI – multi-family rental, same property NOI – multi-family rental (“same property NOI”), are supplementary financial measures. Please refer to the cautionary statements under the heading “Specified Financial Measures and Other Measures” in this press release and the “Specified Financial Measures and Other Disclosures” section of the Trust’s MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

(2)

 

Debt-to-asset value is a non-GAAP ratio, which is calculated as total debt payable, a non-GAAP financial measure, divided by the total asset value of the Trust as at the applicable reporting date. The most directly comparable financial measure to total debt payable is total debt.

(3)

 

On January 7, 2026, the Trust amended and restated its senior secured term credit facility by and between the Trust, as borrower and Dream Asset Management Corporation, as lender.

Annual Meeting of Unitholders

Senior management will host its annual meeting of unitholders at the TMX Market Centre, 120 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1T1 on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:00 am (ET). The audio webcast and digital replay can be accessed by going to www.dreamimpacttrust.ca, clicking on news and selecting events.

About Dream Impact

Dream Impact is an open-ended trust dedicated to impact investing. Dream Impact’s underlying portfolio is comprised of exceptional real estate assets reported under two operating segments: development and recurring income, that would not be otherwise available in a public and fully transparent vehicle, managed by an experienced team with a successful track record in these areas. The objectives of Dream Impact are to create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders through our three impact verticals: environmental sustainability and resilience, attainable and affordable housing, and inclusive communities, while generating attractive returns for investors. For more information, please visit: www.dreamimpacttrust.ca.

Specified Financial Measures and Other Measures

The Trust’s condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS Accounting Standards”). In this press release, as a complement to results provided in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards, the Trust discloses and discusses certain specified financial measures, including total liquidity, total debt payable, net income (loss) per unit, Same Property NOI – multi-family rental, NOI – multi-family rental, NOI – recurring income, total unitholders’ equity per unit, and debt-to-total asset value, as well as other measures discussed elsewhere in this release. These specified financial measures are not defined by or recognized measures under IFRS Accounting Standards, do not have a standardized meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other issuers. The Trust has presented such specified financial measures as management believes they are relevant measures of our underlying operating performance. Specified financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to unitholders’ equity, net income, total comprehensive income or cash flows generated from operating activities, or comparable metrics determined in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as indicators of the Trust’s performance, liquidity, cash flow and profitability. Certain additional disclosures such as the composition, usefulness and changes as applicable are expressly incorporated by reference from the Trust’s MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2026, dated May 4, 2026 in the section titled “Specified Financial Measures and Other Disclosures”, subsection “Non-GAAP Ratios”, heading “Debt-to-asset value”, subsection “Supplementary Financial Measures and Other Measures”, headings “Net income (loss) per unit”, “NOI — commercial properties”, “NOI – multi-family rental”, “NOI – recurring income”, “total unitholders’ equity per unit” and “Same Property NOI – multi-family rental” and subsection “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”, heading “Total debt payable”, which has been filed and is available on SEDAR+ under the Trust’s profile.

“Total debt payable” is defined by the Trust as the balance due at maturity for its debt instruments. Total debt payable is a non-GAAP measure and is included as part of the definition of debt-to-asset value, a non-GAAP ratio. Total debt payable is an important measure used by the Trust in evaluating the amount of debt leverage; however, it is not defined by IFRS Accounting Standards, does not have a standardized meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other issuers. Total debt payable is reconciled to total debt, the most directly comparable financial measure, below.

As at

March 31,

2026

December 31,

2025

Total debt

$

204,542

$

283,983

Unamortized discount on host instrument of convertible debentures

 

(492)

 

(365)

Conversion feature

 

(2,543)

 

(2,154)

Unamortized balance of deferred financing costs

 

949

 

968

Total debt payable

$

202,456

$

282,432

Forward-Looking Information

This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “outlook”, “objective”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “could”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “timeline”, “potential”, “strategy”, “targets”, “believe”, “should”, “plans”, or “continue”, or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events.

Some of the specific forward-looking information in this press release may include, among other things, statements relating to the Trust’s objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives; the Trust’s leasing activities and the expected timing and results thereof; expectations regarding the Trust’s multi-family portfolio including segment growth, continued margin growth, and number of units available for occupancy and lease-up and timelines thereof; expectations regarding the Trust’s near-term construction starts; expectations regarding 49 Ontario St. and Quayside, including development plans, timelines, units delivered upon completion including the number of affordable units, financing and construction commencement; the Trust’s expectation of continued momentum and the ability to exceed its goals this year; expectations regarding the Trust’s ability to address its upcoming liquidity objectives; the Trust’s expectations regarding its purpose-built rental assets including stabilization timelines; the Trust’s progress on advancing key developments and enhancing liquidity; our progress tendering construction and financing savings at 49 Ontario; the impact of 49 Ontario and Quayside on the Trust’s recurring income upon completion and the impact on long-term value creation; the expectation regarding development, completion and lease-up of rental units at Birch House at Canary Landing, Maple House at Canary Landing, Cherry House at Canary Landing, Voda and Aalto II, including number of units and timing and contributions to higher NOI over time; the Trust’s advancements for select assets in the pre-development stage; the Trust’s expectations regarding upcoming debt maturities and the expectations of repayment, extension and/or renewal of debt and timing thereof; the status of the Trust’s ongoing active development projects and the projected construction start and completion dates; the Trust’s expectations regarding the impacts of advancing construction at certain developments and the related impact on debt exposure and project risk; the Trust’s ability to reduce overall exposure to land loans; the Trust’s ability to utilize government-affiliated financing; and the Trust’s plans and proposals for current and future development and redevelopment projects, including construction initiation, completion and occupancy/stabilization dates/timing and number of units. 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 Trust’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: adverse changes in general economic and market conditions; liquidity risk; financing and risks relating to access to capital; interest rate risks; public health risks; risks associated with unexpected or ongoing geopolitical events, including disputes between nations, terrorism or other acts of violence, and international sanctions; inflation; risks related to the imposition of duties, tariffs and other trade restrictions and their impacts; the disruption of free movement of goods and services across jurisdictions; the risk of adverse global market, economic and political conditions and health crises; risks inherent in the real estate industry; risks relating to investment in development projects; impact investing strategy risk; risks relating to geographic concentration; risks inherent in investments in real estate, mortgages and other loans and development and investment holdings; credit risk and counterparty risk; competition risks; environmental and climate change risks; risks relating to access to capital; interest rate risk; the risk of changes in governmental laws and regulations; tax risks; foreign exchange risk; the risk that corporate activities and reviews will not have the desired impact; acquisitions risk; and leasing risks. Our objectives and forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, including that the general economy remains stable; the gradual recovery and growth of the general economy; that no unforeseen changes in the legislative and operating framework for our business will occur; that there will be no material change to environmental regulations that may adversely impact our business; that we will meet our future objectives, priorities and growth targets; that we receive the licenses, permits or approvals necessary in connection with our projects; that we will have access to adequate capital to fund our future projects, plans and any potential acquisitions; that we are able to identify high-quality investment opportunities and find suitable partners with which to enter into joint ventures or partnerships; that we do not incur any material environmental liabilities; there will not be a material change in foreign exchange rates; that the impact of the current economic climate and global financial conditions on our operations will remain consistent with our current expectations and that inflation and interest rates will not materially increase beyond current market expectations; that no duties, tariffs or other trade restrictions will negatively impact us; our expectations regarding the availability and competition for acquisitions remains consistent with the current climate.

All forward-looking information in this press release speaks as of May 4, 2026, unless otherwise noted. The Trust does not undertake to update any such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is disclosed in the Trust’s filings with securities regulators filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval+ (www.sedarplus.ca), including its latest annual information form and MD&A. These filings are also available at the Trust’s website at www.dreamimpacttrust.ca.

Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Derrick Lau
Chief Financial Officer

416 365-2364

dlau@dream.ca

Kimberly Lefever
Director, Investor Relations

416 365-6339

klefever@dream.ca

DXP Enterprises, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

May 5, 2026 By Business Wire

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DXPE—DXP Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DXPE), a leading business to business products and service distributor that adds value and total cost savings solutions to MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry, plans to issue a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Thursday, May 7th. The earnings announcement will be released before the market opens. DXP will host a conference call, to be webcast live, on the Company’s website (www.dxpe.com) at 3:30 PM Central Time on Thursday, May 7th.


The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be on the “Investor Relations” section of DXP’s website at www.dxpe.com. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the presentation.

DXP’s earnings press release, the slides and other related presentation materials will be posted to the “Investor Relations” section of DXP’s website under the subheading “Financial Information” after the market closes on the date of the earnings call and will remain available following the call.

Web participants are encouraged to go to the Company’s website (www.dxpe.com) at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe-harbor” for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made by or to be made by the Company) contains statements that are forward-looking. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future; and accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to; ability to obtain needed capital, dependence on existing management, leverage and debt service, domestic or global economic conditions, and changes in customer preferences and attitudes. For more information, review the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts

DXP Enterprises, Inc.

Kent Yee, 713-996-4700

Senior Vice President, CFO

www.dxpe.com

RB Global Reports on Voting Results From the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

May 4, 2026 By Business Wire

WESTCHESTER, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of RB Global, Inc. (the “Company”, NYSE and TSX: RBA) was held on April 30, 2026. Each of the matters voted upon at the Meeting is discussed in detail in the Company’s Proxy Statement dated March 19, 2026, which can be found on the Company’s website at: https://s24.q4cdn.com/560830410/files/doc_financials/2026/ar/RB-Global-2026-Proxy-Statement-As-Filed-1.pdf.


Per TSX reporting requirements, the Company wishes to disclose that the total number of shares represented by shareholders in person and by proxy at the Meeting was 162,807,309 common shares of the Company and 485,000,000 Series A senior preferred shares of the Company, representing approximately 88.00% of the total votes eligible to be cast. The voting results for the election of directors were as follows:

Name of Director

For

Against

 

Robert G. Elton

162,599,041

 

4,124,150

 

Jim Kessler

 

166,230,492

 

492,699

 

Brian Bales

 

166,127,293

 

595,898

 

Adam DeWitt

 

166,129,417

 

593,774

 

Chloe Harford

 

166,637,099

 

86,092

 

Gregory B. Morrison

 

166,153,618

 

569,573

 

Timothy O’Day

 

165,224,048

 

1,499,143

 

Michael Sieger

 

164,903,487

 

1,819,704

 

Debbie Stein

 

166,268,001

 

455,190

 

Carol M. Stephenson

 

163,742,969

 

2,980,222

 

On May 1, 2026, the Company filed a report of voting results on all resolutions voted on at the Meeting on www.sedarplus.com.

About RB Global

RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its global network of auction sites and digital platform, RB Global serves customers worldwide across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, construction, commercial transportation, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture. The company’s end-to-end marketplace solutions include Ritchie Bros., IAA, Rouse Services, SmartEquip and VeriTread. For more information about RB Global, visit www.rbglobal.com.

Contacts

Sameer Rathod Vice President, Investor Relations & Market Intelligence

+1 510-381-7584

srathod@rbglobal.com

RB Global Reports on Voting Results From the 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

May 4, 2026 By Business Wire

WESTCHESTER, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of RB Global, Inc. (the “Company”, NYSE and TSX: RBA) was held on April 30, 2026. Each of the matters voted upon at the Meeting is discussed in detail in the Company’s Proxy Statement dated March 19, 2026, which can be found on the Company’s website at: https://s24.q4cdn.com/560830410/files/doc_financials/2026/ar/RB-Global-2026-Proxy-Statement-As-Filed-1.pdf.


Per TSX reporting requirements, the Company wishes to disclose that the total number of shares represented by shareholders in person and by proxy at the Meeting was 162,807,309 common shares of the Company and 485,000,000 Series A senior preferred shares of the Company, representing approximately 88.00% of the total votes eligible to be cast. The voting results for the election of directors were as follows:

Name of Director

For

Against

 

Robert G. Elton

162,599,041

 

4,124,150

 

Jim Kessler

 

166,230,492

 

492,699

 

Brian Bales

 

166,127,293

 

595,898

 

Adam DeWitt

 

166,129,417

 

593,774

 

Chloe Harford

 

166,637,099

 

86,092

 

Gregory B. Morrison

 

166,153,618

 

569,573

 

Timothy O’Day

 

165,224,048

 

1,499,143

 

Michael Sieger

 

164,903,487

 

1,819,704

 

Debbie Stein

 

166,268,001

 

455,190

 

Carol M. Stephenson

 

163,742,969

 

2,980,222

 

On May 1, 2026, the Company filed a report of voting results on all resolutions voted on at the Meeting on www.sedarplus.com.

About RB Global

RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its global network of auction sites and digital platform, RB Global serves customers worldwide across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, construction, commercial transportation, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture. The company’s end-to-end marketplace solutions include Ritchie Bros., IAA, Rouse Services, SmartEquip and VeriTread. For more information about RB Global, visit www.rbglobal.com.

Contacts

Sameer Rathod Vice President, Investor Relations & Market Intelligence

+1 510-381-7584

srathod@rbglobal.com

SmartCentres Declares Distribution for April 2026

April 17, 2026 By Business Wire

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$SRU.UN #CapitalMarkets–SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (“SmartCentres”) (TSX: SRU.UN) announced today that the trustees of SmartCentres have declared a distribution for the month of April 2026 of $0.15417 per unit, representing $1.85 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on May 15, 2026 to unitholders of record as at April 30, 2026.


About SmartCentres

SmartCentres is one of Canada’s largest fully integrated REITs, with a best-in-class and growing mixed-use portfolio featuring 198 strategically located properties in communities across the country. SmartCentres has approximately $12.1 billion in assets consisting of income producing value-oriented retail, purpose-built rental, first-class office and self-storage properties. SmartCentres owns 35.6 million square feet of leasable space with 98.6% in place and committed occupancy, on 3,500 acres of owned land across Canada.

Contacts

For more information, visit www.smartcentres.com or please contact:

Mitchell Goldhar

Executive Chairman and CEO

(905) 326-6400 ext. 7674

mgoldhar@smartcentres.com

Peter Slan

Chief Financial Officer

(905) 326-6400 ext. 7571

pslan@smartcentres.com

Zayo Secures Anchor Customer to Accelerate Network Expansion Across Critical AI Corridors

April 17, 2026 By Business Wire

8,000 route miles of new builds and overbuilds underway as industry-wide capacity constraints intensify across AI-driven markets

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zayo, a leading communications infrastructure provider, today announced it has secured an anchor customer to enable and accelerate its buildout of new routes and extend its existing network with infrastructure purpose-built to support AI-driven demand. This includes 8,000 route miles of new builds and overbuilds to deliver the capacity needed to support next-generation AI and cloud growth across key high-demand corridors. Zayo will build, own, and operate all routes as part of its existing network footprint. These commitments are anchored by a specific agreement with a leading global AI infrastructure partner; additional details will be disclosed at a later date.


Having secured the anchor tenant for these key routes, Zayo is actively building 8,000 route miles, representing more than 15 million new and overbuild fiber miles. This includes six new long-haul fiber routes totaling 3,000 route miles and overbuilds of 9 high-capacity corridors covering over 5,000 route miles. This is the largest single network investment in new build and overbuild miles in Zayo’s history.

In January 2025, Zayo announced plans to build 5,000 new route miles by 2030. In less than 18 months, the company has expanded that plan significantly, with build and overbuild projects now underway spanning more than 15,000 route miles and ~20 million fiber miles. Construction is already underway or commencing on many of these routes. This level of investment is critical to addressing the potential bandwidth gap as AI-driven demand continues to accelerate.

“AI demand is no longer theoretical. It’s showing up as real customer requests in corridors where it’s scaling fast,” said Bill Long, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Zayo. “We’ve been looking closely at how that demand is developing, where it’s concentrating, and what it means for the network over the next several years. That’s shaping where we build and how quickly we start construction. We’re not building speculatively, we’re actively building markets where we can already see that pressure taking hold and where demand is clearly headed. We’re doing it at a scale that not only supports these initial commitments but puts additional capacity in place ahead of the next wave of AI demand.”

AI workloads are reshaping how and where bandwidth demand shows up, concentrating growth in a defined set of high-value corridors where power availability is driving data center demand and those data centers need to connect to adjacent metros. Zayo is prioritizing these corridors, building where demand is already materializing and where capacity constraints are expected to intensify as AI deployments scale. This targeted approach enables Zayo to deliver high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure ahead of competitors and ensures the network will support AI-related bandwidth demand projected to grow 2–6x by 2030 without becoming a constraint.

New Routes in Construction:

  1. Las Vegas to Reno, Nevada
  2. Denver to Chicago
  3. Dallas to Austin
  4. Columbus, Ohio to Indianapolis
  5. Atlanta to Ashburn, Virginia
  6. Kansas City to Omaha

Overbuilds in Progress:

  1. Sacramento to Reno, Nevada
  2. Las Vegas to Phoenix
  3. Denver to Salt Lake City
  4. Denver to Dallas
  5. Houston to Austin
  6. Dallas to Atlanta
  7. Chicago to St. Louis to Memphis to New Orleans
  8. Cleveland to New York
  9. Columbus to Ashburn, Virginia

Along with meeting the current capacity committed, Zayo will retain significant available capacity across these routes to support continued demand and future growth as AI-driven bandwidth requirements scale.

To learn more about Zayo’s network capabilities, please visit: https://www.zayo.com/

About Zayo

For more than 18 years, Zayo has empowered some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. The Zayo group of companies connects 400 global markets with future-ready networks that span over 19.9 million fiber miles and 148,000 route miles. Zayo’s tailored connectivity solutions and managed services enable carriers, cloud providers, data centers, schools, and enterprises to deliver exceptional experiences, from core to cloud to edge. Discover how Zayo connects what’s next at www.zayo.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Contacts

Media Contact
Bree Huerta

Zayo Corporate Communications

press@zayo.com

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces April 2026 Distribution

April 16, 2026 By Business Wire

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 9.65 cents per unit for the month of April. The distribution will be payable on May 7, 2026, to unitholders of record as at April 30, 2026.


About RioCan

RioCan meets the everyday shopping needs of Canadians through the ownership, management and development of necessity-based retail properties in densely populated communities. As at December 31, 2025, our portfolio is comprised of 168 properties with an aggregate net leasable area of approximately 31 million square feet (at RioCan’s interest). To learn more about us, please visit www.riocan.com.

Contacts

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

Investor Relations Inquiries

Email: ir@riocan.com

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Declares Cash Distribution for the Month of April, 2026

April 16, 2026 By Business Wire

Not for distribution to U.S. News Wire Services or dissemination in the United States.


TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ChoiceProperties–Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Choice Properties”) (TSX: CHP.UN) announced today that the trustees of Choice Properties have declared a cash distribution for the month of April, 2026 of $0.065 per trust unit, representing $0.78 per trust unit on an annualized basis, payable on May 15, 2026 to Unitholders of record at the close of business on April 30, 2026.

About Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

Choice Properties is Canada’s largest Real Estate Investment Trust, guided by a clear purpose: to create places where people thrive. This is how we build enduring value. As a national owner, operator, and developer of high-quality commercial and residential real estate, we go beyond managing assets. We create spaces that strengthen how tenants and communities live, work, and connect. Our strategy is grounded in industry leadership across sustainability, community engagement, and social impact, embedded throughout our business. Our core values of Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence guide our actions and decisions, shaping how we operate, build, and grow.

For more information, visit Choice Properties’ website at www.choicereit.ca and Choice Properties’ issuer profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Contacts

For further information:
Erin Johnston

Chief Financial Officer

Choice Properties REIT

(647) 294-8724

Erin.Johnston@choicereit.ca

Slate Grocery REIT Announces Distribution for the Month of April 2026

April 16, 2026 By Business Wire

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Slate Grocery REIT (TSX: SGR.U) (TSX: SGR.UN) (the “REIT”), an owner and operator of U.S. grocery-anchored real estate, announced today that the Board of Trustees has declared a distribution for the month of April 2026 of U.S.$0.072 per class U unit of the REIT (“Class U Units”), or U.S.$0.864 on an annualized basis.


Holders of Class U Units may elect to receive their distribution in Canadian dollars and should contact their broker to make such an election.

Holders of class A units of the REIT (“Class A Units”) will receive a distribution equal to the Canadian dollar equivalent (based on the U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate at the time of payment of the distribution) of U.S.$0.072 per Class A Unit, unless the unitholder has elected to receive distributions in U.S. dollars. Holders of class I units of the REIT (“Class I Units”) will receive a distribution of U.S.$0.072 per Class I Unit, unless the unitholder has elected to receive distributions in Canadian dollars. Holders of units of subsidiaries of the REIT that are exchangeable into Class U Units (“Exchangeable Units”) will receive a distribution of U.S.$0.072 per unit.

If a holder of Class U Units or Class I Units elects to receive distributions in Canadian dollars, the holder will receive the Canadian dollar equivalent amount of the distribution being paid on the Class U Units or Class I Units, as applicable, based on the U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate at the time of payment of the distribution.

Distributions on all unit classes of the REIT, and distributions on Exchangeable Units, will be payable on May 15, 2026, to unitholders of record as of the close of business on April 30, 2026.

About Slate Grocery REIT (TSX: SGR.U / SGR.UN)

Slate Grocery REIT is an owner and operator of U.S. grocery-anchored real estate. The REIT owns and operates critical real estate infrastructure across major U.S. metro markets that communities rely upon for their daily needs. The REIT’s resilient grocery-anchored portfolio and strong credit tenants are expected to provide unitholders with durable cash flows and the potential for capital appreciation over the longer term. Visit slategroceryreit.com to learn more about the REIT.

About Slate Asset Management

Slate Asset Management is a global investor and manager focused on essential real estate and infrastructure assets. We focus on fundamentals with the objective of creating long-term value for our investors and partners across the real assets space. We are supported by exceptional people and flexible capital, which enable us to originate and execute on a wide range of compelling investment opportunities. Visit slateam.com to learn more, and follow Slate Asset Management on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information herein constitutes “forward-looking information” as defined under Canadian securities laws which reflect management’s expectations regarding objectives, plans, goals, strategies, future growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities of the REIT. The words “plans”, “expects”, “does not expect”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “does not anticipate”, “projects”, “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements to the effect that certain actions, events or results “may”, “will”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “occur”, “be achieved”, or “continue” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations.

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management as of the date hereof, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, the REIT cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Additional information about risks and uncertainties is contained in the filings of the REIT with securities regulators.

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Contacts

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+1 416 644 4264

ir@slateam.com

Slate Grocery REIT Announces Distribution for the Month of March 2026

March 17, 2026 By Business Wire

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Slate Grocery REIT (TSX: SGR.U) (TSX: SGR.UN) (the “REIT”), an owner and operator of U.S. grocery-anchored real estate, announced today that the Board of Trustees has declared a distribution for the month of March 2026 of U.S.$0.072 per class U unit of the REIT (“Class U Units”), or U.S.$0.864 on an annualized basis.


Holders of Class U Units may elect to receive their distribution in Canadian dollars and should contact their broker to make such an election.

Holders of class A units of the REIT (“Class A Units”) will receive a distribution equal to the Canadian dollar equivalent (based on the U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate at the time of payment of the distribution) of U.S.$0.072 per Class A Unit, unless the unitholder has elected to receive distributions in U.S. dollars. Holders of class I units of the REIT (“Class I Units”) will receive a distribution of U.S.$0.072 per Class I Unit, unless the unitholder has elected to receive distributions in Canadian dollars. Holders of units of subsidiaries of the REIT that are exchangeable into Class U Units (“Exchangeable Units”) will receive a distribution of U.S.$0.072 per unit.

If a holder of Class U Units or Class I Units elects to receive distributions in Canadian dollars, the holder will receive the Canadian dollar equivalent amount of the distribution being paid on the Class U Units or Class I Units, as applicable, based on the U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate at the time of payment of the distribution.

Distributions on all unit classes of the REIT, and distributions on Exchangeable Units, will be payable on April 15, 2026, to unitholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026.

About Slate Grocery REIT (TSX: SGR.U / SGR.UN)

Slate Grocery REIT is an owner and operator of U.S. grocery-anchored real estate. The REIT owns and operates critical real estate infrastructure across major U.S. metro markets that communities rely upon for their daily needs. The REIT’s resilient grocery-anchored portfolio and strong credit tenants are expected to provide unitholders with durable cash flows and the potential for capital appreciation over the longer term. Visit slategroceryreit.com to learn more about the REIT.

About Slate Asset Management

Slate Asset Management is a global investor and manager focused on essential real estate and infrastructure assets. We focus on fundamentals with the objective of creating long-term value for our investors and partners across the real assets space. We are supported by exceptional people and flexible capital, which enable us to originate and execute on a wide range of compelling investment opportunities. Visit slateam.com to learn more, and follow Slate Asset Management on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information herein constitutes “forward-looking information” as defined under Canadian securities laws which reflect management’s expectations regarding objectives, plans, goals, strategies, future growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities of the REIT. The words “plans”, “expects”, “does not expect”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “does not anticipate”, “projects”, “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements to the effect that certain actions, events or results “may”, “will”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “occur”, “be achieved”, or “continue” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations.

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management as of the date hereof, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, the REIT cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Additional information about risks and uncertainties is contained in the filings of the REIT with securities regulators.

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Contacts

For Further Information
Investor Relations

+1 416 644 4264

ir@slateam.com

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