Canadian Net REIT Announces 2025 Second-Quarter Results

Core Insights - Canadian Net Real Estate Investment Trust reported an 8% year-to-date increase in Funds from Operations (FFO) per unit for Q2 2025, reflecting successful property acquisitions and a disciplined growth strategy [2][4][8] - The REIT maintained a 100% occupancy rate in its portfolio of single-tenant, triple-net, and necessity-based properties, with a conservative payout ratio of 52% supporting distribution increases and future growth [3][4][9] Financial Results for Q2 2025 - FFO for Q2 2025 was $3.4 million, or $0.166 per unit, an increase of 8% from $3.2 million, or $0.154 per unit in Q2 2024 [4][6] - Rental income reached $6.9 million, up 4.4% from Q2 2024, while Net Operating Income (NOI) was $5.0 million, reflecting a 4.9% increase [4][7] - The REIT reported a net loss attributable to unitholders of $1.35 million in Q2 2025, significantly improved from a net loss of $8.92 million in Q2 2024 [5][17] Financial Results for the 6-Month Period Ended June 30, 2025 - For the six-month period, FFO totaled $6.8 million, or $0.330 per unit, an 8% increase compared to $6.3 million, or $0.306 per unit in the same period of 2024 [6][7] - Rental income for the six-month period was $13.7 million, a 4.6% increase from the previous year, with NOI at $10.0 million, up 4.1% [7][8] - The REIT generated a net income attributable to unitholders of $8.8 million for the six-month period, a turnaround from a net loss of $7.7 million in the same period last year [7][17] Distribution Announcements - Canadian Net announced monthly cash distributions of $0.02917 per unit for October, November, and December 2025, equating to an annualized distribution of $0.35 per unit [9][10] Selected Financial Information - Key financial metrics for the period ended June 30, 2025, include: - Property rental income: $13.73 million, up 5% from 2024 - Net income: $8.83 million, a significant increase from a loss of $7.66 million - NOI: $10.01 million, a 4% increase - Total assets: $316.84 million, an 8% increase from the previous year [12][18] Non-IFRS Financial Measures - The increase in FFO was attributed to higher rental income from property acquisitions and lower interest charges on credit facilities [8][19] - Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) for Q2 2025 was $3.23 million, a 13% increase from the previous year, with AFFO per unit at $0.157 [18][19] Future Outlook - The company remains confident in its ability to deliver sustainable performance and continue building on its solid foundation, supported by its disciplined growth strategy and strong portfolio [2][3]