Strong Occupancy and Leasing Activity
Occupancy reached 98.6% with 148,000 square feet of lease-up completed in the quarter. Positive leasing spreads of 6.1% all in, or 8.5% excluding anchors, were reported.
Growth in Same-Property NOI
Same-property NOI grew by 4.8% overall and 7.7% excluding anchors, indicating strong performance of core properties.
Financial Performance Metrics
Net operating income increased by $10.2 million or 7.3% compared to the same quarter last year. FFO per fully diluted unit was $0.58, up from $0.50, showing robust financial health.
Successful Tenant and Development Initiatives
Costco took possession of a major premises at Winston Churchill and 401 Centre. Walmart's fixturing is underway at South Oakville Centre. New developments and expansions, like the ArtWalk condo project and Millway apartment, show promising progress.
Positive Capital Management
Debt management has improved with 89% of debt being fixed rate and liquidity at approximately $1.2 billion.