The following is a summary of the CT Real Estate Investment Trust (CTRRF) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
CT Real Estate Investment Trust reported a 3.4% increase in NOI and a 2.3% increase in AFFO per unit for Q3 2024.
Same-store NOI grew by 1.2% driven by contractual rent escalations.
FFO per unit increased by 1.2% to $0.331, with AFFO per unit up by 2.3% to $0.308.The REIT maintained a stable AFFO payout ratio of 75.0%, in line with the previous year.
Business Progress:
Announced $85 million of new investments, which are expected to generate a going-in yield of 6.2%.
Completed the acquisition of a property in Nanaimo, BC for $47 million, adding 141,000 square feet of GLA.
Sold an outparcel in Orillia, Ontario for $4 million, effectively reducing the cost base.
Continuing development projects expected to add 769,000 square feet by 2026, with 95.2% pre-leased.
CT REIT holds a strong 99.4% occupancy rate, demonstrating the robustness of its asset portfolio.
Opportunities:
The recent rate cuts by the Bank of Canada are expected to drive interest back to the real estate sector and stimulate market reengagement.
Strong pipeline of over 0.5 million square feet of new development projects expected to be delivered by the end of 2025.
Risks:
Transaction volumes remain low by historic standards, indicating potential market hesitancy.
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