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STATE OF THE UNITS REPORTS: Q4, 2010 Thursday, February 17, 2011
Dear Member-Partners and Friends, As the year ended last quarter, I am happy to report that LEAGUE’s good news continued to abound. Before I review some of the past quarter’s highlights, I want to mention that only two weeks remain until the next revaluation of IGW REIT units on March 1. Right now, the value of a traditional (Class AAA, AA, and A) REIT unit is $1.035. This represents a year-over-year value increase of 4%. When distributions are factored in, the total return for the past year was 11.2%. What’s more, starting this month, distributions will increase by 0.25 cents from 7.25 to 7.50 cents per unit per annum. The story behind the story The first piece of good news is that we have been aggressively paying down debt, or alternatively, replacing it at a lower rate. Thus, our borrowing costs have been steadily declining. Not only does this free up cash to be used more profitably, it puts us in a better position to negotiate more favourable financing terms in the future. You will recall that our current strategy is to replace the IGW REIT’s smaller properties in smaller markets with larger higher-value ones in larger markets that can be managed more cost-effectively. In line with this aim, you will note in the attached report that we have listed several properties for sale. With the proceeds of these sales, we can either purchase other properties that will produce better cash flow, or continue paying down debt to reduce interest costs—which also has a positive effect on the cash flow. No matter which course we take, it will further strengthen the REIT in the short term, and put it in the best position for value creation in the long term. Recent developments Last month we launched an investment of a completely different kind: the Member-Partners’ Solar Energy LP. There has been a great deal of interest in this “green” investment product, and we look forward to your calls when its brochure arrives on your doorsteps. The last quarter saw the rollover of Tyee Plaza LP – a shopping centre in Campbell River, BC – into the IGW REIT. This revenue-producing property, which has undergone significant upgrading, is a welcome addition to the REIT portfolio of stabilized properties. Outside the REIT, acquisition of the property for the Wesbrooke Retirement LP is now complete and construction will begin soon on this retirement facility in Pitt Meadows, BC. A building permit is expected shortly, and within 60 days thereafter Member-Partners holding Class P Preferred Convertible and Non Convertible Units will begin receiving distributions of 8% annualized monthly. Another recent development was the presentation and initial offering of condominium residences in the Colwood City Centre. A large audience turned out in Victoria this past January for the recorded presentation, and a number of attendees filled out reservation forms on the spot. Dozens of Member-Partners have already reserved one or more condominium apartments – either to live in or as investment properties. (See the related story in this month's Legacy eNewsletter, to learn how you too can reserve one or more of these unique residences.) I’m also pleased to report that leasing at our premier retail development – Eagle Landing, in Chilliwack, BC – continues to proceed apace. Walmart, Cineplex Odeon, and A&W are already open on the south side of the complex, which is almost completely leased. A point of pride isA&W’s new format restaurant – the first of its kind in Canada. In addition, Dollar Giant, Great Clips, Kuro Sushi, Liquor Store, Salad Loop, Westland Insurance, and Booster Juice will soon join the ever-growing list of tenants who are open for business on the south side. At the same time steady progress continues in leasing retail spaces on Eagle Landing’s north and east sides which already includes Home Depot as a confirmed tenant. In closing... Attached is a property-by-property report on the state of each of the properties we manage on your behalf. As you can see, it’s been a busy and exciting time here at LEAGUE. My partner Adam Gant and I are greatly heartened by the hard work of all LEAGUE staff. Whether it was reducing overhead costs or adding value to the properties, their collective effort contributed enormously to the fourth quarter’s positive results. We’re deeply grateful to our team-mates for lending their talents on behalf of all Member-Partners. The new year and the new decade will doubtless bring both new opportunities and new challenges. As Member-Partners ourselves, we look forward to each of these with great anticipation as we seek new ways to add to your family’s Intergenerational WealthTM. As always, your Member Services Managers are always ready to answer any questions and assist you in any way. Warmest regards,
Emanuel F. Arruda
Founding Partner
The LEAGUE Group of Companies |
Fort Saskatchewan Industrial Park - Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Colwood City Centre LP - Colwood, BC
Miracle Mile Shopping Center - Munroeville, PA
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