Business Overview and Strategy - Urbanfund Corp. is a publicly traded company on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol UFC, focusing on investments in Canadian real estate, including both residential and commercial properties [2] - The company's assets are located in various cities including Toronto, Brampton, Belleville, Kitchener, London, Quebec City, Montreal, and Dartmouth [2] Operational Highlights - Urbanfund has established partnerships with experienced developers in both residential and commercial sectors, enhancing its operational strength [3] Results from Operations - For the year ended December 31, 2024, Urbanfund reported rental revenue of CAD 8,720,069, an increase from CAD 8,638,426 in 2023 [7] - The company achieved an income before taxes of CAD 12,436,601, up from CAD 7,963,575 in 2023 [7] - Net income and comprehensive income for 2024 was CAD 9,715,601, compared to CAD 6,789,930 in 2023 [7] - Basic income per share increased to CAD 0.180 from CAD 0.122 in 2023, while diluted income per share rose to CAD 0.158 from CAD 0.107 [7] Selected Annual Information - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, were CAD 155,604,351, slightly up from CAD 155,407,220 in 2023 [7] - Total investment properties increased to CAD 108,843,000 from CAD 107,252,000 in 2023 [7] - Total mortgages payable decreased to CAD 45,207,297 from CAD 55,000,099 in 2023 [7] Non-IFRS Measures - Funds from Operations (FFO) for the year ended December 31, 2024, was CAD 8,025,215, significantly higher than CAD 3,771,695 in 2023 [9] - Adjusted Cash Flows from Operations (ACFO) for 2024 was CAD 10,693,914, compared to CAD 217,983 in 2023 [10] Liquidity and Capital Resources - Urbanfund reported cash of CAD 12,279,522 as of December 31, 2024, compared to CAD 3,567,974 in 2023 [12] - Liquidity expressed as a percentage of debt improved to 22.8% from 13.6% in 2023 [14] Dividend Reinvestment Plan - Urbanfund has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) allowing shareholders to reinvest dividends into additional common shares at a discount [15] - The annual dividend rate was increased to CAD 0.05 per common share, reflecting a 67% increase from the previous year [16] Forward-Looking Information - The company anticipates meeting all obligations, including dividends, property maintenance, and capital expenditures, supported by cash flows from operating activities [11]
Report on Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024
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