Dundee REIT September 30, 2005 Financial Results.TORONTO -- DUNDEE REIT REIT See: Real Estate Investment Trust REIT See real estate investment trust (REIT). (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :D.UN) today reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. - Revenue up 21% to $58.0 million over prior year third quarter - Net operating income Operating Income The profit realized from a business' own operations. Notes: This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit. up 20% to $32.5 million over prior year third quarter - Funds from operations Funds From Operations (FFO) Used by real estate and other investment trusts to define the cash flow from trust operations; earnings with depreciation and amortization added back. up 10% to $17.2 million over prior year third quarter - Occupied and committed space rises to 96.1% from 94.3% at September 30, 2004 - Debt-to-gross book value 61.7% (50.6% excluding the convertible debentures Convertible Debenture Any type of debenture that can be converted into some other security. Notes: For example, a convertible bond can be converted into stock. ) - Decrease of average interest rate to 6.17% from 6.65% at September 30, 2004 - $58 million in acquisitions completed in the third quarter and $148 million under contract Michael Cooper
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SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(unaudited) ($000's except unit and per unit amounts)
Three Three Three Nine Nine
Months Months Months Months Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
September June September September September
30, 2005 30, 2005 30, 2004 30, 2005 30, 2004
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Rental
property
revenues $ 58,030 $ 53,378 $ 47,983 $ 162,201 $ 137,082
Net operating
income ("NOI")
(1) 32,465 29,601 26,984 89,134 75,606
Funds from
operations
("FFO") (2) 17,181 15,952 15,566 48,491 44,939
Net income 2,223 3,420 5,375 9,324 1,326
Distributable
income ("DI")
(3) 15,990 14,209 13,966 43,883 40,138
Book value of
rental
properties 1,282,168 1,244,097 1,062,962
Debt 936,236 886,733 695,309
Debt-to-gross
book value 61.7% 60.7% 55.8%
Per unit data
(basic)
FFO 0.68 0.64 0.64 1.93 1.92
Net income 0.13 0.20 0.32 0.55 0.08
Distributable
income 0.63 0.57 0.57 1.75 1.72
Distributions 0.55 0.55 0.55 1.65 1.65
Units
(period end)
REIT Units,
Series A
outstanding
17,204,683 16,904,915 16,776,929
LP Class B
Units,
Series 1
outstanding
8,337,365 8,278,728 7,745,994
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number of
units
outstanding
25,542,048 25,183,643 24,522,923
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Occupied
and
committed
space 96.1% 95.8% 94.3%
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"For some time now, we have been talking about all of the improvements that are being made to our business. I am pleased that these improvements are now beginning to show in our results." said Michael Cooper, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Our occupancy is at an all-time high, our capital is fully deployed, our acquisitions are showing the results that we anticipated, there is growth in our comparative property portfolio and we have achieved record funds from operations." FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - Rental properties NOI NOI Net Operating Income NOI Notice of Intent NOI Nation of Islam NOI Notice of Inquiry NOI Neuro Orthopaedic Institute NOI New Organizing Institute NOI Notice of Interest NOI No Offense Intended NOI National Olympiad in Informatics up 20% to $32.5 million - Net operating income for the three month period grew by $5.5 million or 20% compared to the same quarter last year, primarily due to contributions from acquisitions. Comparative NOI improved as well, reflecting increased occupancy in the Ontario office and Montreal and Western Canada
Western Canada, commonly referred to as the West industrial portfolios. - Funds from operations up 10% to $17.2 million - On a per unit basis, FFO FFO See: Funds from operations increased by $0.04 in the third quarter compared to the same quarter last year, primarily due to the impact of acquisitions, as well as certain one-time items contributing $0.2 million during the quarter and a decrease in the weighted average interest rate. - Distributable income up 14% to $16.0 million - In the three months ended September 30, 2005, Dundee REIT generated $16.0 million of distributable income, representing $0.63 per unit or an increase of $0.06 compared to both the same quarter last year and the three months ended June 30, 2005. During the quarter, the Trust declared distributions totalling $0.55 per unit. - Distribution Reinvestment Reinvestment Using dividends, interest and capital gains earned in an investment or mutual fund to purchase additional shares or units, rather than receiving the distributions in cash. 1. In terms of stocks, it is the reinvestment of dividends to purchase additional shares. and Unit Purchase Plan ("DRIP") enrolment is high - At September 30, 2005, approximately 45% of the Trust's total units were enrolled in the DRIP, including 19% of REIT Units, Series A and 100% of LP Class B Units, Series 1. As a result of this high level of participation in the DRIP, the Trust's cash payout ratio Payout Ratio The percentage of earnings paid out in dividends. It is calculated by dividing dividends per share by earnings per share. Notes: The payout ratio indicates how well earnings support the dividend payments: the lower the ratio, the more secure the dividend. was 56.9% of declared distributions for the first nine months of 2005. OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS - Portfolio occupied and committed space increased to 96.1% - the 7th consecutive quarterly increase - During the first nine months of 2005, Dundee REIT recorded a net increase in occupied space of 111,464 square feet. Leases representing 1.7 million square feet expired or were terminated during the nine months and approximately 1.8 million square feet of new leases or renewals were completed. The overall percentage of occupied and committed space across Dundee REIT's office portfolio increased to 95.0% (September 30, 2004 - 94.3%) and the industrial portfolio increased to 97.2% (September 30, 2004 - 94.4%). The average in-place rents in the office and industrial portfolios were $14.15 and $5.88 per square foot, respectively (September 30, 2004 - $14.40 and $5.77 respectively). ACQUISITION HIGHLIGHTS Four of the five acquisitions completed in the quarter are located in the Trust's current markets. "Given our desire to grow and the current acquisition market" said Michael Cooper, "we have started to look beyond our existing markets for accretive investments that also complement our portfolio. The Scotia Scotia (skō`shə), originally the Latin name for Ireland. In the Middle Ages, it was used to refer to Scotland, to which the Scots had migrated from Ireland. Today it is used poetically. Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland is the best building in that market and we are pleased to have added this property to our portfolio."
Acquisitions Completed in the Third Quarter
Occupancy
on Purchase
Property Interest acqui- Acquired Price Date
Type Acquired sition GLA ($000's) Acquired
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199
Traders Blvd.
East, August
Mississauga Industrial 100% 100% 77,000 $7,246 9, 2005
Scotia Centre, August
St. John's Office 100% 100% 190,000 33,370 18, 2005
9975-9995
boul. de
Catania, August
Brossard Industrial 100% 95% 124,000 15,989 30, 2005
1523-1531
rue Berlier, August
Laval Industrial 100% 100% 6,000 540 30, 2005
3913-3917
81st Avenue, Under September
Leduc development 100% - - 718 23, 2005
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TOTAL 397,000 $57,863
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In the third quarter, the Trust completed $58 million in new acquisitions at an average capitalization rate Capitalization Rate According to the Appraisal Institute, it is a method used to convert an estimate of a single year's income expectancy into an indication of value in one direct step, by dividing the income estimate by an appropriate rate. of 8.0%, bringing the year-to-date total to $279 million. Subsequent to quarter end, the Trust has entered into agreements to acquire 376,000 square feet of properties for approximately $37.4 million. In addition, the Trust has approximately $110.7 million of properties under contract, subject to various conditions, comprising 1.1 million square feet. The average capitalization rate for all properties acquired or under contract in 2005 is 8.5%. CAPITAL INITIATIVES - Decrease of weighted average interest rate - Dundee REIT's weighted average interest rate was reduced by 45 basis points during the first nine months of 2005 to 6.17% as at September 30, 2005 (December 31, 2004 - 6.62%). Information appearing in this news release is a select summary of results. The financial statements and management's discussion and analysis Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) A report from management to shareholders that accompanies the firm's financial statements in the annual report. It explains the period's financial results and enables management to discuss topics that may not be apparent in the financial for the Trust will be available at www.sedar.com and will also be available with the Supplementary Information Package at www.dundeereit.com. Dundee REIT is an unincorporated Adj. 1. unincorporated - not organized and maintained as a legal corporation unorganised, unorganized - not having or belonging to a structured whole; "unorganized territories lack a formal government" , open-ended real estate investment trust. We are a provider of high quality, affordable business premises. We focus on owning, acquiring, leasing and managing mid-sized urban and suburban office and industrial properties in Canada. Our diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s portfolio consists of approximately 15.6 million square feet of gross leasable area Gross leasable area (GLA) in the retail development industry is a term applied to shopping malls, lifestyle centers, outlet malls and other retail centers to indicate the amount of floor space available to be rented. , located primarily in our target markets of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton. Our portfolio is well diversified by asset type, geographic location and tenant mix. For more information, please visit www.dundeereit.com. FOOTNOTES (1) NOI - revenue less operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. . (2) FFO - net income, adjusted for future income tax, depreciation and amortization, and gain (loss) on sale and provision for diminution in value diminution in value n. in the event of a breach of contract, the decrease in value of property due to the failure to construct something exactly as specified in the contract. of assets and other amortization. (3) DI is defined in our Declaration of Trust and has been restated for Q3 2004 using the new definition for distributable income as outlined in Appendix A of the Trust's Management Information Circular Information Circular A document sent to shareholders outlining important matters to be discussed at the annual shareholders' meeting. Notes: Sent along with a proxy, the information circular may cover matters such as the election of the Board of Directors, possible dated March 14, 2005. NOI and FFO are key measures of performance used by real estate operating companies operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. ; NOI, FFO and DI are not defined by generally accepted accounting principles The standard accounting rules, regulations, and procedures used by companies in maintaining their financial records. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting (GAAP GAAP See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). ), do not have standard meanings and may not be comparable with other industries and companies. All statements in this press release that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. . These statements represent Dundee Real Estate Investment Trust's intentions, plans, expectations, and beliefs, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, of which many are beyond the control of the Trust. These factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Dundee Real Estate Investment Trust disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Dundee REIT (TSX:D.UN) |
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