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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

Emanuel F. Arruda
Founding Partner
The LEAGUE Group of Companies

Property Reports - as of January 2011

Part A: IGW REIT Properties

Arbutus Industrial Park - Parksville, BC
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider legitimate offers.

Vinet's Village Shopping Centre - Edmonton, AB
  • The centre is 96% leased. Leasing activity to fill the remaining space, continues.
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider legitimate offers.

Sobey's Centre (formerly Camrose IGA Garden Market) - Camrose, AB
  • While plans and permits remain in place for the construction of an additional 10,000-sq-ft of commercial/retail space, we are also considering severing off and selling the freestanding pad site.

Kensington Shopping Centre - Edmonton, AB
  • Property was sold on December 29th, 2010. When factoring in our capital upgrades, this sale represented a 280% return on the IGW REIT’s investment.

The Lindholm Building - Victoria, BC
  • Law office signed on as a new tenant for a 6,000-sq-ft office.

Merivale Business Park - Ottawa, ON
  • Leasing activities continue.

Market Square - Fort Saskatchewan, AB
  • We have begun planning for the construction of an additional 6,000-sq-ft pad for new retail space. Construction scheduling will begin once we have sufficient pre-leasing in place.
  • Leasing activities continue.

Westlock Shopping Centre - Westlock, AB
  • We are negotiating a lease amendment with Bargain Shop’s space to construct a new storefront that will make it more attractive to customers by the creation of new front-facing storefronts. The plan has been approved by the City and a development permit granted.
  • Our preference is to sell the property at an appropriate price rather than go to through the time and expense of completing the project.

843 King St. - Toronto, ON
  • We have received a conditional offer to purchase for this property.


Fort Saskatchewan Industrial Park - Fort Saskatchewan, AB

  • We are awaiting completion of a sewer line extension by the City, before making further improvements to this property.

Londondale Shopping Centre - Edmonton, AB
  • Re-merchandising and renovations are complete and the centre is now 100% leased.

Tiffany Suites - Victoria, BC
  • Suites continue to be upgraded as per our original plan.
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider legitimate offers.

Stettler Town Mall - Stettler, AB
  • The mall's remaining vacant space is being marketed for lease.
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider legitimate offers.

Seaway Village - Cornwall, ON
  • Improvements are being made to the 6,000-sq-ft space for our new tenant, the Province of Ontario
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider legitimate offers.

Carlton Court - Prince Albert, SK
  • We have replaced the building's roof.
  • A new lease recently signed for 1000-sq-ft.

Dodson Plaza - Drayton Valley, AB
  • Reviewing opportunity to add new pad commercial units to replace existing Turbo Gas Bar with higher rent paying tenants.
  • 3,000-sq-ft vacancy is being actively marketed for lease.
  • Rexall Drugs has recently purchased the existing pharmacy and extending the lease term and providing the property with a stronger covenant for the long term.

Westwinds Shopping Centre - Cochrane, AB
  • The centre is now 100% leased.
  • We have begun to pre-lease space for our planned 14,000-sq-ft expansion.

Tyee Plaza - Campbell River, BC
  • We have now rolled this property into the IGW REIT.
  • There have been multiple lease renewals, totalling over 12,000-sq-ft.
  • The shopping centre has just undergone an extensive renovation to make it more energy efficient with new lighting systems installed.

Partners REIT - www.partnersreit.com
  • IGW REIT, through a subsidiary, owns 41.5% of Partners REIT.


Part B: Development Limited Partnerships

The Cygnet Apartment Building - Port Alberni, BC
  • Cygnet is 100% occupied.
  • Management has been moved to Gulf Pacific.

Colwood City Centre LP - Colwood, BC

  • We have successfully refinanced for this Limited Partnership, reducing our interest charges
  • Pre-sales of residential condominium suites has begun with initial offering to Member-Partners in January.
  • Feasibility studies have been completed and we can now sign leases with commercial occupants. Lease marketing activities continue.
  • Proposals have been made to the new anchor tenants and a construction phasing plan will allow site development work to begin.
  • Construction is targeted to begin later in 2011.

Duncan Mall - Duncan, BC
  • We have secured refinancing for this Limited Partnership, reducing our interest charges.
  • Lease negotiations for the smaller spaces are in the final stages.
  • Two new national restaurants – Lee’s Chicken & Tim Hortons – have opened on stand-alone pads.

473 Albert Office Tower - Ottawa, ON
  • BOMA has approved this building's "Go Green" environmental certification.
  • Only 8,500 square feet of ground floor space remains vacant. We are awaiting an offer of lease from the federal government.

80 Aberdeen - Ottawa, ON
  • We are effectively bringing in new tenants while receiving income from existing ones.
  • Three new tenants have moved in and begun operations.

Fort St. John Power Centre - Fort St. John, BC
  • Pending resolution of the legal dispute, the subdivision approval has not been completed. However we are still earning 15% interest on our invested capital. Appeals are still pending as litigation with vendors is ongoing. Despite the delays we remain confident of our position and expect a just and profitable result.

Place Trans Canadienne Commercial - Montreal, QC
  • The site was successfully rezoned to allow large-format retail shopping complexes.
  • We have leased space to three new retail tenants. Although the tenancies are necessarily short term, to provide us flexibility with our redevelopment plans, they are retail tenants, continuing the properties transition from industrial to retail use.

Eagle Landing Retail LP - Chilliwack, BC
  • Walmart Supercentre opened November 12, 2010. Cineplex Odeon Movie Theatre opened in November 2010. Home Depot set to open soon.
  • Negotiations underway with numerous tenants.
  • Many offers to lease in the works, such as Subway, East Side Mario’s, Pier 1 Imports, Tim Hortons, etc.

Miracle Mile Shopping Center - Munroeville, PA

  • We have rescinded our offer to purchase this property. All unitholders are either redirecting their capital to our other projects or having their funds returned.

North Vernon LP - Vernon, BC
  • Anderson Crossing’s leasing activities continue.
  • Red Robin restaurant is opening May 2, 2011.

Wesbrooke Retirement LP - Pitt Meadows, BC
  • A development permit has been granted by the City.
  • The City has signed 40-year prepaid lease.
  • The development property site has been closed on.


Part C: IGW Residential Capital LP

125 North Condominiums (formerly Wellington Suites) - Hamilton, ON
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider legitimate offers.
  • Name changed from Wellington Suites to reflect building's new direction and image.
  • Our aggressive leasing campaign continues to fill the remaining vacancies.
  • Work has begun on the strata plan required for the condo-conversion and sale of suites.
  • Member-partners interested in purchasing investment condos with rental pool option, can call their MSM to request information.

Centre One Condominiums (formerly Rosewood Towers) - Hamilton, ON
  • Improvements to the common areas continue, and there is a plan for a
    vertical garden.
  • Sales of condominium suites underway.
  • Name changed from Rosewood Towers to reflect building's new image.

Chimney Springs Apartments - Vegreville, AB
  • Sales of condominium units underway.

Sundel Square Shopping Centre - Langley, BC
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider legitimate offers.
  • Work is proceeding on releasing vacant spaces.
  • New leases completed recently include: a produce store, "Cupcakes," and two new office tenants.
  • Future residential redevelopment site.


Part D: Seg Debt 1 and 2:

Distributions of February 15, 2011:
Seg Debt 1 - 14.16%
Seg Debt 2 - 12.10%



Part E: Member-Partners' Solar Energy LP:


This document is for information purposes only and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities. Only persons who satisfy an exemption from the prospectus and registration requirements may invest in this project. In general this means that you must either be an accredited investor or invest a minimum of $150,000.

There are risks associated with this investment, some of which are set out in the subscription agreement. You are encouraged to read such document, as well as the limited partnership agreement, before making your investment decision.


                                                                                                   
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LEAGUE Investment Services Inc. (LEAGUE) is a member of LEAGUE Financial Partners. LEAGUE commenced operations in September 2010 when it became an Exempt Market Dealer, registered in all Canadian jurisdictions across Canada. LEAGUE's mandate is to provide its 3,200 investor Member-Partners access to institutional style investments.

Founded in 2004, LEAGUE's sister company, LEAGUE Financial Partners, has rapidly evolved into one of Canada's fastest growing real estate asset managers with over $1 billion in assets under management. This includes the IGW REIT, a $300 million Real Estate Investment Trust, comprised of a portfolio of Canadian commercial, industrial and residential properties and the $265-million Partners REIT (TSX: PAR.UN), an open-end real estate investment trust focused on acquiring and managing a portfolio of retail and mixed-use retail community and neighbourhood centres. LEAGUE Financial Partners is also involved in a number of individual Limited Partnerships ranging from office buildings to Big Box retail power centres.

LEAGUE Financial Partners finds, acquires, improves and operates investment properties on behalf of LEAGUE's more than 3,200 Member-Partner investors. This continuing growth and the exceptional performance of LEAGUE's investments are directly attributable to the values LEAGUE espouses in its corporate credo. For we at LEAGUE hold in highest regard the qualities of honour, friendship, and co-operation with our Member-Partners in the pursuit of our common goals. LEAGUE also donates five per cent of its profits to philanthropic causes.

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