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 August 2025 of $0.15417 per unit, representing $1.85 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on September 15, 2025 to unitholders of record as at August 29, 2025.

About SmartCentres

SmartCentres is one of Canada’s largest fully integrated REITs, with a best-in-class and growing mixed-use portfolio featuring 197 strategically located properties in communities across the country. SmartCentres has approximately $12.0 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.

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

Contacts

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

HAWKESBURY, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harden announces the grand opening of Food Basics, the first tenant of Plaza Hawkesbury – Phase III. This ± 32,000 sq. ft. supermarket, renowned for its competitive prices, opened its doors yesterday, offering the community of Hawkesbury and the surrounding area, a new and affordable quality shopping experience.

The expansion of Plaza Hawkesbury, located on Tupper Street at the intersection of County Road 17, adds 45,000 square feet of leasable area to the existing shopping center, already home to major tenants such as LCBO, Dollarama, Tim Hortons, Mark’s, Winners, Sports Experts, Staples, and many others.

Phase III represents an investment of over $20 million and will also include another building. Approximately 9,000 square feet are still available, offering an exceptional opportunity for retailers and restaurateurs to establish themselves in the heart of a fast-growing sector.

“The opening of Food Basics at Plaza Hawkesbury marks an important milestone for the Hawkesbury community and the region: offering residents a quality, affordable and sustainable option,” says Bill Harden, Harden’s founder and Chairman. “Thanks to the dedication of our employees, we delivered this project ahead of schedule and within budget, underscoring our commitment to serving our tenants and fostering growth in Hawkesbury; a town that is near and dear to our hearts. Thanks to Food Basics for choosing Hawkesbury and Harden for making this vision a reality.”

With nearly 170,000 sq. ft. of commercial space on an 800,000 sq. ft. site, Plaza Hawkesbury is one of the region’s largest commercial hubs and plays a central role in strengthening the local economy. The site also benefits from the nearby presence of flagship stores such as Walmart and Canadian Tire, which generate a steady flow of traffic. Originally from Hawkesbury themselves, the members of the Harden family take pride in contributing to the area’s vitality and appeal.

About Harden

Established in 1985, Harden is a second generation, family-owned real estate company whose primary focus is owning and operating commercial, residential, and industrial properties in many communities throughout the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Vertically integrated, Harden specializes in all facets of the real estate development process, including, development, construction, leasing, and asset management.

To learn more about Harden, please visit www.harden.ca.

Contacts

For further information:

Dalia Esposito
Torchia Communications

514-654-2635 / dalia@torchiacom.com

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 August 2025 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 September 15, 2025, to unitholders of record as of the close of business on August 29, 2025.

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 approximately U.S. $2.4 billion of 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

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital Ltd. (“Cameron Stephens”) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Accelerated Lending Program, designed to offer borrowers fast, flexible financing solutions for commercial real estate (“CRE”) transactions up to $15 million.

Built to meet the needs of today’s market, the Accelerated Lending Program provides single advance inventory, term, bridge, and land loans, with a streamlined commitment process of under 15 days. The initiative targets borrowers who seek faster turnaround times and more flexible structuring outside of conventional lending channels.

All transactions are funded directly through Cameron Stephens’ internal mortgage funds—no need for multiple lenders or external syndication. This structure eliminates layers of approval, simplifies deal execution, and significantly reduces time to close.

This new lending channel is powered by up to $500 million in discretionary capital from Cameron Stephens’ mortgage funds, including Cameron Stephens Mortgage Trust (CSMT), Bay Street High Yield Fund (BSHY), and Western Canada High Yield Fund (WCHY), providing a direct and streamlined path from capital to borrower.

“We’ve built this program to move at the speed our borrowers need—no red tape, no delays, just smart capital deployed with precision,” said Steve Cameron, President and COO of Cameron Stephens. “It’s another way we’re using our private capital platform to fill market gaps and support our clients through every stage of the real estate development cycle.”

“From a portfolio management perspective, this initiative enhances our ability to dynamically allocate capital across the Cameron Stephens funds,” added Katie Bonar, SVP, Investment Management. “It allows us to seize short-duration lending opportunities that generate attractive risk-adjusted returns while maintaining the discipline and diversification our investors expect. It’s smart capital, well-placed. Within the next six months we anticipate committing in excess of $100 million to this initiative.”

With the Accelerated Lending platform, Cameron Stephens continues to expand its comprehensive suite of commercial real estate lending solutions—combining institutional underwriting with entrepreneurial agility and a simplified, accelerated path to funding.

For more information or to submit a loan inquiry, please contact Katie Bonar, SVP Investment Management, Agent Level 2, at kbonar@cameronstephens.com or call her at 416-899-9701.

About Cameron Stephens

Founded in 2004, Cameron Stephens is a leading Canadian real estate investment firm with nearly $4 billion in assets under administration. Cameron Stephens offers institutional and private investors strategic opportunities to invest in commercial real estate with consistent returns. The firm specializes in mortgage solutions through Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital for developers across Canada. Established in 2021, Cameron Stephens Equity Capital provides equity opportunities for high-quality and strategically positioned developments.

Leveraging deep market expertise and strong industry partnerships, Cameron Stephens is recognized as a key player in Canada’s real estate investment landscape, aiming to deliver sustainable growth and financial success. For more information, visit www.cameronstephens.com.

Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital Ltd. is licensed as a mortgage brokerage (Lic #10769) and administrator (Lic # 11807) in Ontario.

Contacts

Media Contact
Pete Housley

Chief of Staff

416-725-4375

phousley@cameronstephens.com