Increase in Occupancy Rates
Occupancy rose to 87.8% as of June 30, up from 87.1% at March 31, driven by leasing activities including a new 80,600 square foot lease in the U.S. industrial portfolio.
Successful Property Dispositions
Artis closed on the sale of a Canadian retail property for $4.8 million and went unconditional on the sale of a 90% interest in U.S. development land for USD 11.3 million, aiding in deleveraging efforts.
Deleveraging and Balance Sheet Strengthening
Debt to gross book value stood at 41.1% compared to 40.2% at the most recent year-end, reflecting efforts to reduce leverage and strengthen liquidity.
Unit Repurchase Program
Repurchased 3.8 million common units at an average price of $7.42, reflecting confidence in the intrinsic value of the business.