Strong Operating Performance
Crombie delivered exceptional performance in 2024 with committed occupancy of 96.8%, same-asset property cash NOI growth of 2.9%, and an average annual minimum rent per square foot growth of 3.9%.
Significant AFFO Growth
AFFO per unit increased by 6.9% from 2023, with a payout ratio now at 82.4%. The AFFO and FFO payout ratios in the fourth quarter were among the lowest in Crombie's history, at 79.7% and 70.3% respectively.
Successful Portfolio Optimization
Crombie added 225,000 square feet of new leases and achieved renewal spreads of 9.8%. The company sold non-core assets with structural vacancies, increasing occupancy by approximately 30 basis points.
Strategic Acquisitions
Crombie completed acquisitions including a 48,000 square foot FreshCo site, a 14,000 square foot IGA store, and the remaining 50% of Zephyr, a mixed-use asset in Vancouver.
Strong Financial Position
Crombie ended 2024 with available liquidity of $682 million and an unencumbered asset pool increased by 40% to $3.7 billion. The company issued $300 million of senior unsecured notes at an interest rate of 4.73%.