Net Operating Income Largely Stable
Q1 2026 net operating income of $25.6 million versus $25.7 million in Q1 2025 (down ~0.4%), described as in line with expectations and consistent with prior year.
Retail Outperformance and Positive Leasing Spreads
Improved retail results driven by enclosed model asset performance and positive leasing spreads through 2025; management expects retail results to remain stable for the remainder of 2026.
Community Strip Same-Store Growth
Community strip portfolio produced same-store net operating income growth of 2.2% (adjusted to allow for one asset with a failed Peavey Mart).
Penn West Plaza Improvement Expected
Penn West Plaza occupancy ~80%; management expects NOI for this asset to be approximately $2.0 million higher in 2026 versus 2025 as inducements booked in 2025 burn off (impact to be realized in final three quarters).
Capital Deployment and Redevelopment Pipeline
Current St. Laurent development spend of $6.2 million (includes Sephora and H&M which are now open); management plans total redevelopment spend of $25–30 million to remerchandise former Sears and add high-traffic national brands.
Targeted Value-Adding Re-tenants
Two No Frills grocery openings (Parkland Mall cost $1.5M; Saskatoon ~ $5M) are now contributing income; Airdrie Peavey Mart box to be re-tenanted as a gym with ~ $1.5M spend expected to be accretive to income beginning in 2027.
Improved Financing Costs on Renewals
Interest expense declined by $0.4 million in Q1 2026 due mainly to lower mortgage rates on renewals; two mortgages totalling $27 million were renewed in 2026, lowering the average rate from 5.4% to 4.7%.
Liquidity and Balance Sheet Flexibility
Trust liquidity of $61 million at quarter-end and $218 million of unencumbered assets along with active discussions for up-financing opportunities; operating capital reserve maintained at $35 million for 2026.
Office Market Interest Improving
Leasing teams report increasing tour interest for office space in major urban areas as companies emphasize back-to-office policies; management is cautiously optimistic about future office leasing in 2026–2027.