TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#valueforgenerations–Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Choice Properties” or the “Trust”) (TSX: CHP.UN) announced today that it will be reporting third quarter 2022 results on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, after-market hours.

Management will host a conference call the next day on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 9:00 AM (ET) with a simultaneous audio webcast. To access via teleconference please dial (240) 789-2714 or (888) 330-2454 and enter the event passcode: 4788974. The link to the audio webcast will be available on www.choicereit.ca/events-webcasts.

About Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

Choice Properties is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust that creates enduring value through the ownership, operation and development of high-quality commercial and residential properties.

We believe that value comes from creating spaces that improve how our tenants and communities come together to live, work, and connect. We strive to understand the needs of our tenants and manage our properties to the highest standard. We aspire to develop healthy, resilient communities through our dedication to social, economic, and environmental sustainability. In everything we do, we are guided by a shared set of values grounded in Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence.

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

Contacts

Angelica Muere

Director, Social Impact, Marketing and Communications

T 416 628-7794

E Angelica.Muere@choicereit.ca

Optii is sponsoring the invitation-only user conference, a key forum for information exchange and technology innovation for Maestro PMS hotel customers.

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Optii Solutions, the leading hotel operations software, announced today its sponsorship and participation in Maestro’s in-person annual user conference.

Optii’s integration with Maestro’s All-in-One Property Management Software delivers a powerful end-to-end operations solution that draws on the strengths of each technology to deliver productivity gains, improved team performance, and an overall better guest experience. Beyond the technology partnership, Optii is reaffirming its commitment to Maestro customers with its participation in the user-conference.

The event takes place October 17-20th at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Canada. Warren Dehan, the President of Maestro, will kick off the conference along with Larry Mogelonsky, the world’s most published hospitality author and co-founder of Hotel Mogel Consulting who will present potential solutions to the current labor crisis that the industry faces. A three day packed agenda will follow that is designed to help Maestro customers navigate change, thrive and accelerate their success through evolving guest expectations, and achieve optimal productivity and profitability.

Elizabeth Katusa, Director of Sales, Optii Solutions, said: “I am looking forward to connecting with Maestro customers and sharing the proven value of combining Optii with Maestro. Our customers, Rodd Hotels and Resorts and The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa, are both reporting tremendous success with the powerful combination of our solutions, and I’m excited to extend the same to other hoteliers.”

Deborah Pevenstein, Chief Revenue Officer, Optii Solutions, said: “The hospitality technology ecosystem is vast and collaboration between providers in the space is critical to delivering value to hoteliers. At Optii, we have been fortunate to have a strong partnership and collaboration with Maestro over the years, which has ultimately resulted in value to our shared hotel customers. We couldn’t be more excited to showcase this next week in Toronto.”

About Optii Solutions

Optii Solutions is a hotel operations solution that leverages smarter technologies such as artificial intelligence, analytics, messaging and mobility to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of housekeeping and service delivery departments. For further information, please visit: www.optiisolutions.com.

Contacts

Olivia Hammond

ohammond@fireoth.com
+44 7597 569660

TORONTO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Real Brokerage Inc. (“Real” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: REAX) (TSX: REAX), an international, technology-powered real estate brokerage, announced today that it will be live streaming certain sessions on the morning of October 18, 2022, from the inaugural One Real Conference taking place Monday October 17, 2022 through Wednesday October 19, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.

Those who tune in to the One Real Conference will benefit from informational sessions featuring members of Real’s senior leadership team and Board of Directors as they unveil new initiatives and dive into their vision for the future of the company.

Anyone wishing to view the sessions can register here in advance: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2699/46786

Details can also be accessed on Real’s investor relations page, under the events section: https://investors.onereal.com/

More information on the conference can be found here: https://www.onerealconference.com/

Schedule of Events – October 18, 2022 (all times in CT)

9:00am – General Session: Welcome

9:20am – Real Vision

10:00am – Technology: A Look Ahead

10:40am – Real Title: Now and Beyond

10:50am – Real Training 2.0

11:10am – 10 Minute Break

11:20am – Ask Me Anything: Real Brokerage Leadership

11:50am – Board of Directors Panel

About Real

The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) (TSX: REAX) is revolutionizing the residential real estate industry by pairing best-in-class technology with the trusted guidance of the agent-led experience. Real delivers a cloud-based platform to improve efficiencies and empower agents to provide a seamless end-to-end experience for homebuyers and sellers. The company was founded in 2014 and serves 44 states, D.C., and two Canadian provinces with over 6,000 agents. Additional information can be found on its website at www.onereal.com.

Contacts

Investors, for more information:
Jason Lee

Vice President, Capital Markets & Investor Relations

investors@therealbrokerage.com
908.280.2515

Media, for more information:
Elisabeth Warrick

Director, Communications

elisabeth@therealbrokerage.com
201.564.4221

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tricon Residential Inc. (“Tricon” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TCN, TSX: TCN), an owner and operator of single-family rental homes and multi-family rental apartments in the United States and Canada, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell its 20% equity interest in its portfolio of 23 Sun Belt apartment buildings (the “Portfolio”). The interest is being acquired by a vertically integrated residential real estate investment and property management company, which will assume all asset and property management responsibilities after a customary transition period. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close on or around October 18.

In aggregate, Tricon will receive approximately $315 million of gross proceeds from the sale, including performance fees earned for managing the third-party joint venture through which the Portfolio is held.

Tricon intends to use the net sale proceeds primarily to repay outstanding debt on its corporate credit facility, enhancing its balance sheet flexibility to pursue future growth in its core single-family rental business.

“The sale of our U.S. multi-family business marks a significant step in our quest to simplify our business and focus our balance sheet exposure primarily on single-family rental, where we continue to see strong demand and growth opportunities,” said Gary Berman, President & CEO of Tricon Residential. “Our investment in this portfolio has generated an attractive IRR of over 20% to Tricon since inception, inclusive of fees, and helps validate the difference between private and public market valuations in today’s economic environment.”

“To the dedicated employees that have made our U.S. multi-family business a success: I want to thank you all for your hard work and for consistently going above and beyond to elevate our resident experience,” Mr. Berman added. “We expect the vast majority of onsite property management staff to remain in their roles after a smooth transition to the new owner of the portfolio – a respected operator that shares our principles and commitment to putting the needs of our employees and residents first.”

Eastdil Secured acted as Tricon’s exclusive financial advisor on this transaction.

About Tricon Residential Inc.

Tricon Residential Inc. is an owner and operator of a growing portfolio of approximately 41,000 single-family rental homes and multi-family rental apartments in the United States and Canada with a primary focus on the U.S. Sun Belt. Our commitment to enriching the lives of our residents and local communities underpins Tricon’s culture and business philosophy. We strive to continuously improve the resident experience through our technology-enabled operating platform and innovative approach to rental housing. At Tricon Residential, we imagine a world where housing unlocks life’s potential. For more information, visit www.triconresidential.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements and information relating to expected future events and the Company’s financial and operating results and projections that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company’s intentions, growth and investment opportunities, and performance goals and expectations. Such forward-looking information is typically indicated by the use of words such as “will”, “may”, “expects” or “intends”. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding: the sale of the Company’s interest in the Portfolio; the proceeds of disposition; the Company’s use of those proceeds and the expected debt reduction and balance sheet impact of that use; and the Company’s intentions for some of its current employees.

If unknown risks arise, or if any of the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from management expectations as projected in such forward-looking statements. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the inability to complete the transaction described herein due to the failure to satisfy its requisite conditions, and other risk factors described in the Company’s continuous disclosure materials from time to time, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Accordingly, although we believe that our anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, the reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law.

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The Company has included herein certain non-IFRS financial measures as well as certain measures of investment performance which are supplementary financial measures. These measures are commonly used by entities in the real estate industry as useful metrics for measuring performance. We utilize these measures in managing our business, including performance measurement and capital allocation. We believe that providing these performance measures on a supplemental basis is helpful to investors and shareholders in assessing the overall performance of the Company’s business and investments. However, these measures are not recognized under and do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS as issued by the IASB, and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other publicly traded entities. These measures should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for related financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. The definitions of the Company’s Non-IFRS measures are provided in the “Glossary and Defined Terms” section as well as Section 6 of Tricon’s MD&A. The non-IFRS financial measures and supplementary financial measures presented herein should not be construed as alternatives to net income (loss) or cash flow from the Company’s activities, determined in accordance with IFRS, as indicators of Tricon’s financial performance. Tricon’s method of calculating these measures may differ from other issuers’ methods and, accordingly, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other publicly-traded entities.

Contacts

Investors

Wissam Francis

EVP & Chief Financial Officer

Wojtek Nowak

Managing Director, Capital Markets

Email: investorsupport@triconresidential.com

Media

Tara Tucker

Vice President, Communications

Email: ttucker@triconresidential.com

IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HighGround Restoration Group, INC., a portfolio company of Trivest Partners LP (“Trivest”), announces it has acquired Same Day Restoration INC (“Same Day” or the “Company”). With offices in San Diego and Orange County, California, Same Day is the preferred partner for homeowners, commercial property managers, and insurance agents providing water, fire, mold, and abatement, with mitigation, restoration and reconstruction services. Under founder Pacy Woonteiler, the Company has achieved a consistent track record of growth by delivering for customers and investing in its people with training and professional development.

Ben Balsley, HighGround’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our vision is to build a company where great brands thrive and elevate to next-level performance. Same Day is a market leader and shares our vision for growth and a strong culture of service to customers and support for employees. I’m excited to bring them into the HighGround family and look forward to partnering with Pacy and the Same Day team to build on their success in Southern California.”

“We are pleased to partner with Same Day Restoration. They are a clear leader in terms of delivering outstanding restoration services to residential and commercial customers in Southern California. Same Day is an excellent fit with the existing HighGround family of brands and provides an attractive opportunity to extend our platform’s reach to the West Coast,” said Reid Callaway, Principal with Trivest.

In addition to its recent investment in Same Day, HighGround has also partnered with the following restoration brands: Dry Force, Cleanup & Total Restoration (CTR), Power Dry, MoreFloods, Dririte, and Northeast Power Dry. These brands represent every region of the US and HighGround is actively seeking to add brands and partner with founders that share its focus on people, service, and growth. If you are interested in learning more or joining the HighGround family of brands, reach out at information@highgroundnow.com or visit www.highgroundnow.com.

About HighGround:

No one’s ever prepared for the chaos that comes with water, mold, fire, or smoke damage. And some contractors only make it worse. The property owner needs help from someone who knows what they’re doing – and who genuinely cares. And that’s why our family of brands come to work every day.

HighGround brands help customers who have suffered water or fire damage by providing 24/7/365 drying and clean up services coupled with reconstruction contracting, all while engaging with the customer’s insurance company to ensure seamless claims processing. Our brands have developed a robust referral program with residential and commercial partners by offering services such as hosted education and training, reporting and analytics, and competitive incentive compensation. This comprehensive approach allows HighGround to stay top of mind with these key referral relationships.

About Trivest:

Trivest Partners, with offices in Miami, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Toronto, is a private investment firm that focuses exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, in both control and non-control transactions. Since its founding in 1981, Trivest has completed more than 400 investments, totaling approximately $7 billion in value. The firm has roughly $4 billion in assets under management, with a growing team of over 65 professionals. Trivest has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the top founder-friendly private equity firms in four consecutive years. Learn more at www.trivest.com

Contacts

Brian McNeal

Email: brian.mcneal@highground.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kontrol Technologies Corp. (NEO:KNR) (OTCQB:KNRLF) (FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol” or the “Company”), a leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, Cloud and SaaS technology, has been selected by a Cannabis Company to provide an energy efficiency building upgrade with corresponding emission reductions and real-time monitoring. The Cannabis Company operates in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada.

New Customer in the Cannabis Industry

“Across the industrial and commercial building markets there is an urgent need for energy savings and greater energy efficiency both in terms of immediate cost control and also mitigating the rising cost of energy,” says Paul Ghezzi, CEO of Kontrol Technologies. “This is a new customer in the Cannabis sector, and we are pleased to have been selected to deliver an energy savings and operational improvement solution.”

The project will involve an upgrade to the Customers current HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Cooling) system designed to deliver energy savings, lower energy consumption and real-time monitoring for ongoing optimization. For industry competitive purposes the Customer will not be named.

Energy Efficiency as the First Fuel

“With the increase in electricity and natural gas rates, our customers require energy efficiency solutions which produce cost savings, lower energy bills and optimize building performance,” continues Ghezzi.

According to the IEA (International Energy Agency), energy efficiency is called the “first fuel” in clean energy transitions, as it provides some of the quickest and most cost-effective CO2 mitigation options while lowering energy bills and strengthening energy security. www.iea.org.

Kontrol Technologies Corp.

Kontrol Technologies Corp., a Canadian public company, is a leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, Cloud and SaaS technology. Kontrol provides solutions and services to its customers to improve energy management, monitor continuous emissions and accelerate the sustainability of all buildings.

Additional information about Kontrol Technologies Corp. can be found on its website at www.kontrolcorp.com and by reviewing its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com

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Where Kontrol expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is based on assumptions made in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. Such assumptions include, without limitation, that sufficient capital will be available to the Company; that future Carbon solutions can be conducted as planned; that technology will be as effective as anticipated; that existing relationships and contracts entered into by the Company will continue on the same or similar terms, or at all; that the anticipated timing of implementing the energy saving design for the Customer will go as planned; and that demand will continue for energy management products and for the Company’s products in particular.

Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements and the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as at the date hereof and are based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations, and opinions of management on such date. Kontrol does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any such forward-looking statements or any forward-looking statements contained in any other documents whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required under applicable securities law. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties, and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Contacts

Kontrol Technologies Corp.
Paul Ghezzi

CEO

info@kontrolcorp.com
601 Rowntree Dairy Road, Unit B

Vaughan, ON L4L 5T8

Tel: (905) 766.0400