Strong Same Property NOI Growth
The company reported a Same Property NOI growth of 4.1% overall and 6.7% excluding Anchors, demonstrating strong performance in their core retail business.
High Occupancy and Cash Collections
SmartCentres maintained a high occupancy rate of 98.4% with cash collections exceeding 99% during the quarter.
Successful Leasing and Expansion
The company successfully extended 68.4% of its 2025 lease maturities with positive leasing spreads of 6.3% all-in or 8.4% excluding Anchors.
Major Retailer Partnerships
SmartCentres secured significant partnerships with Walmart and Costco, both taking possession of new locations with 20-year initial lease terms.
FFO Per Unit Increase
FFO per fully diluted unit increased to $0.56 from $0.48 in the same quarter last year, driven by higher NOI and changes in fair value adjustments.
Development Projects Progress
The company is actively moving forward with several development projects, including the 340-unit ArtWalk Condo project and the 458-unit Millway apartments, now 96.5% leased.