TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hudson’s Bay Company ULC (“Hudson’s Bay” or the “Company”), as part of its ongoing restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to pursue the assignment of up to 28 lease locations in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia (the “Assigned Leases”) to Ruby Liu Commercial Investment Corp (the “Purchaser”), a corporation indirectly controlled by Ms. Ruby Liu, for the purposes of launching a new modern department store concept in Canada (the “Transaction”). An affiliate of the Purchaser is an existing landlord at three of the Company’s leased locations in British Columbia, which are included in the Transaction.

The agreement is the result of the previously announced lease monetization process approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the “Court”), whereby the Company sought sale proposals from qualified bidders in respect of the Company’s leases. Following careful evaluation of final qualified bids, the board of directors of the Company, in consultation with the Company’s financial advisor and broker, respectively, certain of the Company’s senior lenders and the Court-appointed monitor of the Company (the “Monitor”), have determined that entering into the Transaction is in the best interests of the Company and its stakeholders. The Company remains in discussions with other qualified bidders in respect of certain other lease locations, and will communicate the outcome of those discussions, as appropriate, in the future.

The assignment of the Assigned Leases to the Purchaser is conditional upon satisfactory receipt of applicable landlord consents and/or approval of the Court, and certain other terms and conditions set out in the agreement between the Company and the Purchaser. There can be no assurances that the conditions to closing will be satisfied, including within applicable deadlines to complete the Transaction.

About Hudson’s Bay Company ULC

Hudson’s Bay Company ULC is a Canadian entity that includes the retail company Hudson’s Bay, comprising approximately 80 stores which are in the process of being liquidated in accordance with the CCAA proceedings.

Additional Information

Court filings as well as other information related to the Company’s CCAA proceedings are available on the Monitor’s website at www.alvarezandmarsal.com/HudsonsBay. Information regarding the CCAA proceedings may also be obtained by calling the Monitor’s hotline at (416) 847-5157 (toll free), or by email at hudsonsbay@alvarezandmarsal.com. Hudson’s Bay will continue to provide updates regarding the CCAA proceedings as developments or circumstances may warrant.

Contacts

tiffany.bourre@hbc.com
VP, Corporate Communications

• Aligns to GSA’s long-term capital and growth strategy, enabling further investment to grow and enhance its U.S. portfolio
• Demonstrates GSA’s track record as the global leader in student housing, with the ability to secure financing with the world’s leading lending institutions
• Transaction strengthens GSA’s existing relationship with Wells Fargo, with a shared commitment to delivering high-quality student housing

LONDON & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Student Accommodation (“GSA” or the “Company”), the global leader in student housing, today announces the successful closing of a $500 million senior loan facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”), one of the world’s leading financial institutions. The transaction strengthens the existing relationship between GSA and Wells Fargo and signals the continued demand amongst lenders for the U.S. student housing sector.

The facility covers 23 assets across 14 states, in key university cities, including tier one institutions, such as Arizona State University, Auburn University, Purdue University, and the University of Illinois.

The refinancing supports GSA’s long-term growth strategy, with a commitment to becoming a market leader in U.S. student housing. In December 2020, GSA was the first international student housing specialist to enter the U.S, and since then the company’s portfolio has grown to 43 properties across 32 cities and is home to 20,000 students each year.

John Jacobs, Global Head of Capital Markets at GSA, said:

“Over the past year, GSA has closed over $1bn of financing facilities globally, enabling us to optimise our capital structure and recycle capital into value-add initiatives across our portfolio.

“This latest refinancing will facilitate both expansion within the U.S. market and an ongoing programme of refurbishments. This includes initiatives to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio and further support for students’ wellbeing.

“Student housing continues to demonstrate its resilience as an asset class. The deepening of our partnership with Wells Fargo reflects this and is testament to GSA’s expertise as an investor and asset manager.”

Melissa Frawley, Managing Director of Wells Fargo said:

“This financing underscores Wells Fargo’s leadership in and commitment to the global student housing sector, and we are delighted to be extending the relationship between Wells Fargo and GSA, which spans both the U.S. and Europe.

“Student housing remains a robust and attractive asset class, and GSA’s innovative, global approach and sector-expertise continues to differentiate them within the market.”

All spaces are managed by GSA’s partner Yugo, the world’s leading student brand and operator, who are transforming the way students live by combining local market knowledge with global expertise.

About Global Student Accommodation

Global Student Accommodation (GSA) is a leader in real estate fund and asset management within the student housing sector. GSA has an unrivalled international presence, which stretches across 11 countries with assets in 80 of the world’s leading educational cities. It manages $7 billion AUM and has flagship offices in New York and London.

GSA entered the U.S. market in 2020 with a long-term strategic vision to become a leader in U.S. student housing.

For further information please visit: www.gsagroup.com

About The Dot Group

GSA is part of The Dot Group, the global leader in student living. The group is comprised of market leading businesses including GSA, Yugo, Student.com and Kinetic Capital, with combined access to over 35 countries and 180 cities.

The Dot Group invests, develops, owns, manages and digitally connects students to housing world-wide and is here to shape a better future for students, with sustainable value for generations to come.

Since creating a new vision for student living over 30 years ago, Dot has been continuously evolving through its pioneering, purposeful and positive approach.

For further information, visit www.thedotgroup.com

Contacts

Media contacts:
Richard Crowley / Hannah Ratcliff

GSA-Global@fgsglobal.com

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DREAM RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (TSX: DRR.U and TSX: DRR.UN) (“Dream Residential REIT” or the “REIT”) today announced its May 2025 monthly distribution in the amount of US$0.035 per unit (US$0.42 annualized). The May distribution will be payable on June 13, 2025 to unitholders of record as at May 30, 2025.

About Dream Residential REIT

Dream Residential REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established and governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. The REIT owns a portfolio of garden-style multi-residential properties, primarily located in three markets across the Sunbelt and Midwest regions of the United States. For more information, please visit www.dreamresidentialreit.ca.

Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Dream Residential REIT

Brian Pauls
Chief Executive Officer

(416) 365-2365

bpauls@dream.ca

Derrick Lau
Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-2364

dlau@dream.ca

Scott Schoeman
Chief Operating Officer

(303) 519-3020

sschoeman@dream.ca

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DREAM INDUSTRIAL REIT (TSX: DIR.UN) (the “Trust”) announced today its May 2025 monthly distribution in the amount of 5.833 cents per Unit (70 cents annualized). The May distribution will be payable on June 13, 2025 to unitholders of record as at May 30, 2025.

Dream Industrial REIT is an owner, manager, and operator of a global portfolio of well-located, diversified industrial properties. As at March 31, 2025, Dream Industrial REIT has an interest in and manages a portfolio which comprises 336 industrial assets (549 buildings) totalling approximately 72.6 million square feet of gross leasable area in key markets across Canada, Europe, and the U.S. Dream Industrial 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 our website at www.dreamindustrialreit.ca.

Contacts

For further information, please contact:

DREAM INDUSTRIAL REIT

Alexander Sannikov

President and Chief Executive Officer

(416) 365-4106

asannikov@dream.ca

Lenis Quan

Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-2353

lquan@dream.ca

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DREAM OFFICE REIT (TSX: D.UN) (“Dream Office” or the “Trust”) today announced its May 2025 monthly distribution of 8.333 cents ($1.00 annualized) per REIT Unit, Series A (“REIT A Units”). The May distribution will be payable on June 13, 2025 to unitholders of record as at May 30, 2025.

Dream Office REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. Dream Office REIT is a premier office landlord in downtown Toronto with over 3.5 million square feet owned and managed. We have carefully curated an investment portfolio of high-quality assets in irreplaceable locations in one of the finest office markets in the world. For more information, please visit our website at www.dreamofficereit.ca.

Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Michael J. Cooper

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

(416) 365-5145

mcooper@dream.ca

Jay Jiang

Chief Financial Officer

(416) 365-6638

jjiang@dream.ca