Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northview Residential REIT (the “REIT”) today announced its August 2025 cash distribution amounts on its outstanding Class A Units, Class C Units and Class F Units (collectively, the “Units”) in the amount of C$0.091146 per Unit (C$1.09 per Unit on an annualized basis). The distribution will be payable on September 15, 2025 to holders of Units of record at August 31, ...

Summary of Whitefield Industrials Limited (WHF) Update / Briefing Company Overview - **Company**: Whitefield Industrials Limited (WHF) - **Listing**: Listed on ASX seven months ago, previously operated as an unlisted fund for four years [1] Key Strategy and Performance - **Investment Strategy**: Aims to provide differentiated total return and outperformance from equity investments by actively investing in ASX 300 equities during their income generation and dividend payment cycles [2] - **Performance Metrics**: - Net profit after tax for the first seven months: $7,900,000, translating to earnings per share of 4.9¢ [4] - Regular monthly dividends commenced in April, with an anticipated payout rate of 8% inclusive of franking credits based on an IPO price of $1.25 [6] - Net asset backing increased from $1.25 at IPO to $1.30 by July [7] Financial Highlights - **Total Return**: - Gross income since IPO: 6.5% [13] - Total return for the year: 18.8%, outperforming the ASX 300 Equal Weight Index by over 7% [13] - Share price total return since IPO: just shy of 10% [13] - **Dividend Payments**: Consistent monthly dividends have been maintained, with expectations to continue at least at the rate of 10.5¢ per share for the upcoming half-year [21] Market Conditions and Outlook - **Market Dynamics**: Current market conditions are influenced by political factors, particularly the "Trump 2.0" agenda, which may accelerate interventionism and impact economic growth and equity returns [23] - **Opportunities for Small Cap Companies**: Emerging opportunities in smaller cap companies are noted, with a shift in dynamics favoring these companies as previous headwinds diminish [26][30] - **Sector Rotation**: The strategy actively rotates capital to sectors with attractive income recognition cycles, with a current focus on real estate investment trusts [14] Risks and Considerations - **Income Volatility**: Some volatility in income was noted in the first quarter, with a slight decline in overall dollar value of income due to isolated factors such as the non-repeat of special dividends [20] - **Market Sentiment**: The company is currently trading at a discount compared to its asset backing, a common phenomenon in diversified share funds, which may present buying opportunities for long-term investors [70][72] Strategic Insights - **Dividend Strategy**: The company aims to maintain smooth dividend distributions, with a small buffer of earnings to manage fluctuations [33] - **Growth Potential**: The company has the capacity to grow from its current size of $200 million to approximately $400 million, depending on market demand [38] Competitive Positioning - **Differentiation from Peers**: Whitefield Income employs a non-market capitalization weighted strategy, allowing for greater flexibility in investing across the ASX 300, contrasting with competitors that may focus on larger cap stocks [66][68] Conclusion - **Future Reporting**: The company plans to report again in approximately three months, maintaining engagement with investors and stakeholders [90]

Core Insights - Canadian Net Real Estate Investment Trust reported strong second quarter results with an 8% year-to-date increase in Funds from Operations (FFO) per unit, reflecting successful property acquisitions and a disciplined growth strategy [2][4][8] - The REIT maintained a 100% occupancy rate in its focused portfolio of single-tenant, triple-net, and necessity-based properties, indicating resilience and demand in the market [3][4] - A conservative payout ratio of 52% supports the recently announced distribution increase and allows for further growth and stability [3][9] Financial Performance 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][17] - 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][17] - The REIT reported a net loss attributable to unitholders of $1.35 million, significantly improved from a net loss of $8.92 million in Q2 2024 [5][17] Financial Performance for the 6-Month Period Ended June 30, 2025 - For the six-month period, FFO was $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] - Total rental income for the six months was $13.7 million, a 4.6% increase from the previous year, with NOI at $10.0 million, up 4.1% [7][12] - The REIT generated a net income attributable to unitholders of $8.8 million, a significant turnaround from a net loss of $7.7 million in the same period last year [7][12] Distribution Information - Canadian Net announced monthly cash distributions of $0.02917 per unit, totaling $0.35 per unit on an annualized basis, for October, November, and December 2025 [9][10] - The distributions are set for unitholders of record on October 15th, November 14th, and December 15th, 2025 [9][10] 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][12] - NOI growth was primarily driven by increased rental income from property acquisitions, while net income variance was mainly due to changes in the fair value of investment properties [8][12]

Core Viewpoint - Rithm (RITM) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive trend in earnings estimates which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][2]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Movement - The Zacks rating system highlights the strong correlation between changes in earnings estimates and near-term stock price movements, driven by institutional investors who adjust their valuations based on these estimates [3][5]. - An increase in earnings estimates typically leads to higher fair value for a stock, prompting institutional buying or selling actions that affect stock prices [3]. Rithm's Earnings Outlook - The upgrade reflects an improvement in Rithm's underlying business, with analysts raising their earnings estimates by 3.8% over the past three months for the fiscal year ending December 2025, projecting earnings of $2.12 per share [7][4]. - The Zacks Rank 2 places Rithm in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, suggesting a strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [9][8]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with a proven track record of Zacks Rank 1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6][8]. - The system maintains a balanced distribution of ratings, ensuring that only the top 5% of stocks receive a "Strong Buy" rating, while the next 15% are rated as "Buy" [8].

Group 1: Market Overview - The S&P 500 has increased approximately 10% year to date and nearly 20% over the past 12 months, leading to an elevated valuation of about 22 times forward earnings [1] - The current market valuation is comparable to levels seen before the dot-com bust and shortly after the pandemic [1] Group 2: Alphabet (GOOG) - Alphabet is identified as the cheapest stock among the "Magnificent Seven," trading at slightly more than 20 times forward earnings, which is below the group's average of nearly 30 times and the S&P 500's average of about 22 times [5] - Concerns regarding AI impacting Alphabet's search business appear to be overstated, as Google search revenue rose nearly 12% in Q2 to over $54 billion, with AI positively influencing the business [6][7] - Alphabet's strong growth in Google Cloud, which increased by 32%, is partly driven by AI infrastructure and generative AI solutions [7] Group 3: Realty Income (O) - Realty Income has delivered above-average operational returns over the past one, three, and five years, yet trades at a lower earnings multiple of 13 compared to the peer group average of 18, contributing to a high dividend yield of over 5.5% [8] - Potential catalysts for Realty Income's valuation include falling interest rates, which could lower funding costs and enhance the attractiveness of its dividend [9] - The growing need for retirement income may broaden Realty Income's appeal to investors, and the launch of a private fund could enhance its valuation by positioning it as an asset manager [10][11] Group 4: Energy Transfer (ET) - Energy Transfer is one of the largest and most diversified energy midstream companies, with earnings growing at a 10% compound annual rate over the past five years, yet it trades at a low valuation of less than 9 times earnings compared to a peer average of 12 times [12] - The company is investing $5 billion into growth capital projects this year, which is expected to enhance financial results in 2026 and 2027 [13] - Energy Transfer is also working on several projects to supply gas to AI data centers and power plants, with potential for high total returns due to its combination of yield, growth, and low valuation [14]

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: ERE.UN, “ERES”) is pleased to announce that the trustees of ERES have declared the August 2025 monthly cash distribution of €0.005 per Unit and Class B LP Unit (the “August 2025 Distribution”), being equivalent to €0.06 per Unit annualized. The distribution will be payable to holders of the Units and Class B LP Units (the “Unitholders”) of record on August 29, 2025, with payment on September 15, 2025. The Euro ...

Company Overview - City Office REIT, Inc. is an internally-managed real estate company focused on acquiring, owning, and operating office properties predominantly in Sun Belt markets, currently owning or having a controlling interest in 4.2 million square feet of office properties [3] Recent Transaction - The company completed the first closing in the sale of its Phoenix portfolio for gross sale proceeds of $266 million, which includes six of the seven properties located in Phoenix [1] - The Pima Center property remains under contract with a gross sales price of $30 million and is expected to close later, pending certain approvals related to the property's ground lease [1] Merger Agreement - The completion of the first closing of the Phoenix portfolio satisfies a closing condition in the merger agreement dated July 23, 2025, between the company and MCME Carell Holdings, LP and MCME Carell Merger Sub, LLC [2]

Group 1 - Apple went public at $22.00 per share and currently trades at approximately $230, indicating a gain of nearly 950% [1]

Core Insights - Vornado Realty Trust has completed the sale of a Class A office building located at 512 West 22 Street for $205 million, with a net proceeds share of approximately $38 million after mortgage repayment and transaction expenses [1][2] Financial Impact - The company expects to recognize an approximate $11 million financial statement gain from this transaction in the third quarter [2]

Core Viewpoint - Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust has acquired a 504-lot manufactured housing community in Georgetown, Kentucky, which is expected to enhance its adjusted funds from operations per unit and will be financed through cash and assumed debt [2][4]. Acquisition Details - The acquisition involves a manufactured housing community that has undergone significant improvements since 2022, including the removal of approximately 50 older homes and the installation of new amenities [3]. - The community features new amenities such as two municipal-grade playgrounds, four basketball courts, a dog park, and a community center, with an occupancy rate of 71.8%, indicating potential for increased occupancy [4]. Strategic Alignment - The acquisition aligns with the company's growth strategy by sourcing high-quality opportunities within its existing operational footprint, allowing for economies of scale and operational synergies [4]. - The community is strategically located near major employers and highly rated schools, enhancing its attractiveness to potential residents [5]. Company Overview - Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust operates affordable residential manufactured housing communities primarily serving working families seeking affordable home ownership across several states, including Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio [6].