Strong Operational Performance
Crombie REIT's committed occupancy reached 97.2%, marking the third consecutive quarter of record highs. Same-asset property cash NOI grew 2.8% with year-to-date performance at 3.0% at the top end of the target range.
Significant Growth in FFO and AFFO
Funds from operations (FFO) per unit grew by 6.3% year-over-year and adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per unit increased by 7.1%. This growth was driven by strong leasing performance, rent escalations, and recurring revenue from strategic partnerships.
Strategic Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquired four grocery properties in Atlantic Canada totaling 146,000 square feet for $21.2 million and sold a 140,000 square foot office property in Moncton for $8.5 million. These transactions reflect Crombie's strategy to focus on high-quality necessity-based retail properties.
Successful Partnerships
Partnerships with Montez and Wesgroup contributed $2.4 million to revenue from management and development services in the quarter. These partnerships are expected to provide recurring cash flow over multiple years.
Distribution Increase
Announced a $0.01 increase to the annual distribution, reflecting the stability of the platform, strategic discipline, and strong balance sheet.
Credit Rating Upgrade
Received a credit rating upgrade, enhancing long-term funding flexibility and supporting access to capital at attractive rates.