Morguard North American Residential REIT Announces 2025 First Quarter Results

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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 29, 2025

MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Morguard North American Residential REIT (the "REIT") (TSX: MRG.UN) today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Highlights

The REIT is reporting first quarter performance of:

   -- Net operating income ("NOI") of $20.8 million for the three months ended 
      March 31, 2025, an increase of $0.2 million, or 1.1% compared to 2024. 
 
   -- Proportionate NOI for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased by 
      4.8% compared to 2024, comprised of an increase in Canada of $0.4 million 
      (or 2.8%), a decrease in the U.S. of US$0.1 million (or 0.5%), and the 
      change in foreign exchange rate increased Proportionate NOI by $1.8 
      million. 
 
   -- Net income of $38.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an 
      increase of $13.5 million, or 54.7% compared to 2024, predominantly due 
      to a higher net fair value gain and a decrease in deferred income tax. 
 
   -- Basic funds from operations ("FFO") of $0.44 per Unit for the three 
      months ended March 31, 2025, a 7.3% increase as compared to $0.41 per 
      Unit in 2024. 
 
   -- Basic FFO of $23.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an 
      increase of $0.7 million, or 3.0% over the same period in 2024. 

The REIT is reporting the following corporate and portfolio highlights:

   -- The REIT completed the refinancing of a Canadian property located in 
      Kitchener, Ontario, providing gross mortgage proceeds of $79.4 million at 
      an interest rate of 4.02%. The maturing mortgage had a balance at 
      maturity of $30.8 million at an interest rate of 2.25%, resulting in net 
      proceeds of $48.6 million, before financing costs. 
 
   -- As at March 31, 2025, average monthly rent ("AMR") in Canada increased by 
      5.8% compared to March 31, 2024, while occupancy was 96.4% at March 31, 
      2025, compared to 98.4% at March 31,  2024. 
 
   -- As at March 31, 2025, AMR in the U.S. increased by 0.4% compared to March 
      31, 2024, while occupancy increased to 95.6% at March 31, 2025, compared 
      to 94.0% at March 31, 2024. 
 
   -- As at March 31, 2025, indebtedness to gross book value ratio was 39.9%, 
      compared to 39.7% as at December 31, 2024. 

Financial and Operational Highlights

 
As at                          March 31,   December 31,             March 31, 
(In thousands of dollars,      2025        2024                     2024 
except as otherwise noted) 
Operational Information 
Number of properties                   43                       43          43 
Total suites                       13,089                   13,089      13,089 
 
Occupancy percentage -- 
 Canada                            96.4 %                   97.2 %      98.4 % 
Occupancy percentage -- U.S.       95.6 %                   93.8 %      94.0 % 
Average monthly rent - Canada 
 (in actual dollars)               $1,801                   $1,772      $1,703 
Average monthly rent - U.S.      US$1,887                 US$1,907    US$1,880 
(in actual U.S. dollars) 
 
Summary of Financial 
Information 
Gross book value(1)            $4,652,330               $4,571,631  $4,212,233 
Indebtedness(1)                $1,856,137               $1,816,598  $1,598,821 
 
Indebtedness to gross book 
 value ratio(1)                    39.9 %                   39.7 %      38.0 % 
Weighted average mortgage 
 interest rate                     3.91 %                   3.88 %      3.72 % 
Weighted average term to 
 maturity on mortgages 
 payable 
 (years)                              5.3                      5.2         4.6 
 
 
(1)  Represents a non-GAAP financial measure/ratio that 
      does not have any standardized meaning prescribed 
      by IFRS and is not necessarily comparable to similar 
      measures presented by other reporting issuers in similar 
      or different industries. This measure should be considered 
      as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute 
      for related financial information prepared in accordance 
      with IFRS. 
 
 
 
For the three months ended March 31 
(In thousands of dollars, except per Unit amounts)          2025      2024 
Summary of Financial Information 
Revenue from real estate properties                          $90,274   $84,756 
NOI                                                          $20,823   $20,587 
Proportionate NOI(1)                                         $47,056   $44,903 
NOI margin - IFRS                                             23.1 %    24.3 % 
NOI margin -- Proportionate(1)                                52.4 %    53.2 % 
Net income                                                   $38,322   $24,776 
 
FFO -- basic(1)                                              $23,201   $22,534 
FFO -- diluted(1)                                            $24,041   $23,374 
FFO per Unit -- basic(1)                                       $0.44     $0.41 
FFO per Unit -- diluted(1)                                     $0.43     $0.41 
Distributions per Unit                                      $0.18999  $0.18501 
FFO payout ratio(1)                                           43.7 %    45.1 % 
Weighted average number of Units outstanding (in 
thousands): 
Basic                                                         53,321    54,966 
Diluted                                                       55,640    57,285 
 
 
(1)  Represents a non-GAAP financial measure/ratio that 
      does not have any standardized meaning prescribed 
      by IFRS and is not necessarily comparable to similar 
      measures presented by other reporting issuers in similar 
      or different industries. This measure should be considered 
      as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute 
      for related financial information prepared in accordance 
      with IFRS. 
 

Specified Financial Measures

The REIT reports its financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). However, this earnings release also uses specified financial measures that are not defined by IFRS, which follow the disclosure requirements established by National Instrument 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure. Specified financial measures are categorized as non-GAAP financial measures, non-GAAP ratios, and other financial measures. Additional details on specified financial measures including supplementary financial measures, capital management measures and total segment measures are set out in the REIT's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and available on the REIT's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

The following Non-GAAP financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other reporting issuers in similar or different industries. These measures should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as substitutes for related financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. The REIT's management uses these measures to aid in assessing the REIT's underlying core performance and provides these additional measures so that investors may do the same. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial measures, which supplement the IFRS measures, provide readers with a more comprehensive understanding of management's perspective on the REIT's operating results and performance.

A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure referred to in this earnings release is provided below.

Proportionate Share NOI ("Proportionate NOI")

Proportionate NOI is an important measure in evaluating the operating performance of the REIT's real estate properties and are a key input in determining the fair value of the REIT's properties. Proportionate NOI represents NOI (an IFRS measure) adjusted for the following: i) to exclude the impact of realty taxes accounted for under International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") Interpretation 21, Levies ("IFRIC 21"). Proportionate NOI records realty taxes for all properties on a pro rata basis over the entire fiscal year; ii) to exclude the non-controlling interest share of NOI for those properties that are consolidated under IFRS ("NCI Share"); and iii) to include equity-accounted investments NOI at the REIT's ownership interest ("Equity Interest").

The following table provides a reconciliation of Proportionate Share NOI to its closely related financial statement measurement for the following periods:

 
                                                       2025                                                  2024 
                         Non-GAAP Adjustments                                  Non-GAAP Adjustments 
For the three                                          Proportionate                                         Proportionate 
months ended 
 March 31                NCI       Equity              Basis                   NCI       Equity              Basis 
(In thousands   IFRS     Share     Interest  IFRIC 21  (Non-GAAP)     IFRS     Share     Interest  IFRIC 21  (Non-GAAP) 
of dollars) 
Revenue from 
 properties     $90,274  ($4,827)    $4,298       $--        $89,745  $84,756  ($4,356)    $3,928       $--        $84,328 
Property 
 operating 
 expenses        69,451   (4,899)     4,434  (26,297)         42,689   64,169   (4,232)     3,722  (24,234)         39,425 
Total NOI       $20,823       $72    ($136)   $26,297        $47,056  $20,587    ($124)      $206   $24,234        $44,903 
NOI Margin       23.1 %                                       52.4 %   24.3 %                                       53.2 % 
 

Funds From Operations

FFO (and FFO per Unit) is a non-GAAP financial measure widely used as a real estate industry standard that supplements net income and evaluates operating performance but is not indicative of funds available to meet the REIT's cash requirements. FFO can assist with comparisons of the operating performance of the REIT's real estate between periods and relative to other real estate entities. FFO is computed by the REIT in accordance with the current definition of the Real Property Association of Canada ("REALPAC") and is defined as net income attributable to Unitholders adjusted for fair value adjustments, distributions on the Class B LP Units, realty taxes accounted for under IFRIC 21, deferred income taxes (on the REIT's U.S. properties), gains/losses on the sale of real estate properties (including income taxes on the sale of real estate properties) and other non-cash items. The REIT considers FFO to be a useful measure for reviewing its comparative operating and financial performance. FFO per Unit is calculated as FFO divided by the weighted average number of Units outstanding (including Class B LP Units) during the period.

The following table provides a reconciliation of FFO to its closely related financial statement measurement for the following periods:

 
 For the three months ended March 31 
(In thousands of dollars, except per Unit amounts)          2025      2024 
Net income for the period attributable to Unitholders        $38,068   $25,731 
Add/(deduct): 
Realty taxes accounted for under IFRIC 21                     26,297    24,234 
Fair value gain on conversion option on the convertible 
 debentures                                                    (110)     (152) 
Distributions on Class B LP Units recorded as interest 
 expense                                                       3,272     3,186 
Foreign exchange loss                                              2         2 
Fair value gain on real estate properties, net              (51,076)  (54,720) 
Non-controlling interests' share of fair value gain 
 on real estate properties                                     1,499       102 
Fair value loss on Class B LP Units                            3,617    20,323 
Deferred income tax expense                                    1,632     3,828 
FFO -- basic                                                 $23,201   $22,534 
Interest expense on the convertible debentures                   840       840 
FFO -- diluted                                               $24,041   $23,374 
FFO per Unit -- basic                                          $0.44     $0.41 
FFO per Unit -- diluted                                        $0.43     $0.41 
Weighted average number of Units outstanding (in 
thousands): 
Basic                                                         53,321    54,966 
Diluted                                                       55,640    57,285 
 

Indebtedness and Gross Book Value

Indebtedness (as defined in the REIT's Declaration of Trust) is a measure of the amount of debt financing utilized by the REIT. Indebtedness is presented in this earnings release because management considers this non-GAAP financial measure to be an important measure of the REIT's financial position.

Gross book value (as defined in the REIT's Declaration of Trust) is a measure of the value of the REIT's assets. Gross book value is presented in this earnings release because management considers this non-GAAP financial measure to be an important measure of the REIT's asset base and financial position.

The following table provides a reconciliation of gross book value and indebtedness as defined in the REIT's Declaration of Trust from their IFRS financial statement presentation:

 
As at                                March 31,   December 31, 
(In thousands of dollars)            2025        2024 
Total Assets / Gross book value      $4,652,330    $4,571,631 
Mortgage payable                     $1,759,199    $1,721,080 
Add: Deferred financing costs            21,802        20,162 
        Mark-to-market adjustment         1,550         1,744 
                                      1,782,551     1,742,986 
Convertible debentures, face value       56,000        56,000 
Lease liabilities                        17,586        17,612 
Indebtedness                         $1,856,137    $1,816,598 
Indebtedness / Gross book value          39.9 %        39.7 % 
 

Non-GAAP Ratios

Non-GAAP ratios do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by other reporting issuers in similar or different industries. These measures should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as substitutes for related financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. The REIT's management uses these measures to aid in assessing the REIT's underlying core performance and provides these additional measures so that investors may do the same. Management believes that the non-GAAP ratios described below, provide readers with a more comprehensive understanding of management's perspective on the REIT's operating results and performance.

The following discussion describes the non-GAAP ratios the REIT uses in evaluating its operating results:

Proportionate NOI Margin

Proportionate NOI margin is calculated as Proportionate NOI divided by revenue (on a Proportionate Basis) and is an important measure in evaluating the operating performance (including the level of operating expenses) of the REIT's real estate properties. Proportionate NOI margin is presented in this earnings release because management considers this non-GAAP ratio to be an important measure of the REIT's operating performance and financial position.

FFO Payout Ratio

FFO payout ratio compares distributions declared (including Class B LP Units) to FFO. Distributions declared (including Class B LP Units) is calculated based on the monthly distribution per Unit multiplied by the weighted average number of Units outstanding (including Class B LP Units) during the period and is an important metric in assessing the sustainability of retained cash flow to fund capital expenditures and distributions. FFO payout ratio is presented in this earnings release because management considers this non-GAAP ratio to be an important measure of the REIT's operating performance and financial position.

Indebtedness to Gross Book Value Ratio

Indebtedness to gross book value ratio is a compliance measure in the REIT's Declaration of Trust and establishes the limit for financial leverage of the REIT. Indebtedness to gross book value ratio is presented in this earnings release because management considers this non-GAAP ratio to be an important measure of the REIT's financial position.

The REIT's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025, along with the Management's Discussion and Analysis will be available on the REIT's website at www.morguard.com and will be filed with SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Conference Call Details

Morguard North American Residential Real Estate Investment Trust will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. $(ET)$ to discuss the financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-416-945-7677 or 1-888-699-1199. Please quote conference ID 15042.

About Morguard North American Residential REIT

The REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established under and governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. The Units of the REIT trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRG.UN. With a strategic focus on the acquisition of high-quality multi-suite residential properties in Canada and the United States, the REIT maximizes long-term Unit value through active asset and property management. The REIT's portfolio is comprised of 13,089 residential suites and 239,500 square feet of commercial area (as of April 29, 2025) located in Alberta, Ontario, Colorado, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland with an appraised value of approximately $4.3 billion at March 31, 2025. For more information, visit the REIT's website at www.morguard.com.

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For further information, please contact: Morguard North American Residential REIT: K. Rai Sahi, Chief Executive Officer, (905) 281-3800; Christopher A. Newman, Chief Financial Officer, (905) 281-3800

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