Workflow
Firm Capital Property Trust Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid
Globenewswire·2025-07-31 12:01

Core Viewpoint - Firm Capital Property Trust ("FCPT") has announced its intention to initiate a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 3,266,775 trust units, representing 10% of the public float, over a 12-month period starting August 5, 2025 [1][2][4]. Summary by Sections NCIB Details - The NCIB will allow FCPT to purchase trust units through the TSX and alternative Canadian Trading Systems, with the total number of units to be repurchased capped at 3,266,775 [2]. - The purchases will be made at market price, with a daily limit of 6,216 trust units, excluding block purchases [2]. - All repurchased units will be cancelled [2]. Trust Units Information - As of July 28, 2025, FCPT had 36,925,682 outstanding trust units, with a public float of 32,667,751 trust units [3]. - The average daily trading volume on the TSX from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, was 24,867 trust units [2]. Investment Rationale - FCPT believes that its trust units may trade below their intrinsic value, making them an attractive investment opportunity [4]. - The repurchase of trust units is expected to enhance the equity interest of remaining unitholders [4]. Previous NCIB - In a prior NCIB, FCPT received approval to purchase up to 3,281,995 trust units from July 18, 2024, to July 17, 2025, but did not execute any repurchases [5]. Company Overview - Firm Capital Property Trust focuses on long-term value creation for unitholders through capital preservation and disciplined investing, aiming to build a diversified property portfolio [6]. - The Trust engages in both standalone and joint acquisitions, partnering with strong financial entities to manage investments effectively [6].