Retail Rental Growth on Renewals
Enclosed malls saw ~5% uplift on renewals in 2025 and open-air/grocery-anchored strip centers saw ~9% uplift; management reports positive rental growth and strong retailer interest.
High Occupancy in Community Strip Centers
Community grocery-anchored strip centers are ~99% occupied, supporting stable cash flow and renewal leverage.
Penn West Plaza Successful Repositioning to Multi-Tenant
Penn West Plaza transitioned from a single-tenant to multi-tenant building with current occupancy of 81% after rent resets and inducements to attract tenants.
Liquidity and Unencumbered Asset Base
The Trust reported $68 million in liquidity and $219 million in unencumbered assets at year-end, with management noting adequate liquidity for current development initiatives.
Lower Interest Costs and Mortgage Renewals
Interest expense declined by almost $4 million for the full year; 8 mortgages totaling $166 million were renewed in 2025, lowering the average rate from 5.4% to 4.95%.
Substantial Debt Reduction Over Time
The Trust has reduced debt by more than $100 million over the last four years, indicating progress on deleveraging objectives.
Active Redevelopment and Tenant Additions
Development and redevelopment activity includes current $6.4 million spend (Sephora, H&M now open), planned $25–30 million repurposing at St. Laurent over ~2 years, and new No Frills openings (Parkland Mall $1.5M spent; Saskatoon ~ $5M planned).
Leasing Momentum and Contracted Renewals
Of ~1.6 million sq ft up for renewal in 2026, the majority is already contracted; all retail tenants >20,000 sq ft are renewed or expected to renew (including Walmart and Canadian Tire).