Dream Gobal REIT
Annual Report 2017

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2017 Annual Report Dream Global REIT Dream Global REIT invests in exceptional properties in attractive markets in Europe through an established European platform with a track record of value creation. Letter to Unitholders Through our growth initiatives in 2017, we increased the scale and depth of our European operating platform, providing more opportunities than ever to add value in the future. With an asset base of over $4 billion and a market capitalization of more than $2 billion, Dream Global’s increased size is attracting a wider range of global investors. Properties. Many of these assets are well located near central train stations or prime retail areas and have excess density and potential for conversion to residential, office or mixed use properties. At the end of 2017, we commenced the development of a 100-room hotel project, scheduled to be completed at the end of 2018 on our site in Hildesheim. 2017 was a very productive year for Dream Global, resulting in the addition of $1.3 billion of high quality real estate in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. The scale of this transformation was larger than in any prior year, surpassing the size of Dream Global’s IPO portfolio, and supporting our continued growth and expansion into strong and improving markets at an opportune time. Finding new ways to manage and operate our assets in order to drive value remains a focal point for Dream Global. The addition of our platform in the Netherlands has enhanced the team’s depth and innovation, creating efficiencies and enhancing customer service in order to drive the Trust’s performance across all markets in the years to come. The Trust’s fourth quarter results were the first quarterly results which included the full impact of Dream Global’s $963 million expansion into the Netherlands and highlighted the transaction’s contribution. On a per unit basis, fully diluted funds from operations (“FFO”) increased to 25 cents in Q4 2017, an increase of 5 cents, or 25%, compared to Q4 2016, and by 15 cents, or 19%, for the full year in 2017 compared to 2016. The Trust’s comparative portfolio also performed well, supported by strong market fundamentals, proactive asset management and lower interest rates. Comparative properties net operating income increased by 3.1% in 2017 compared to 2016. The market fundamentals in the Trust’s key markets continued to be strong in 2017 with consistent economic growth and unemployment levels remaining low. Vacancy rates in the Big 7 German office markets reached a record low of 4.7%. The Dutch office market continued its positive trend of declining vacancy rates, which reached a 10-year low at the end of 2017. In each of these markets, new office supply remains moderate. We continue to find opportunities in our portfolio to enhance asset value and have been reviewing development opportunities in our Initial We ended 2017 with our company in the best shape it has ever been in. We demonstrated our ability to execute on our strategy and increased the scale and depth of our platform. Not surprising, our unit price responded as we significantly outperformed the REIT index. With market fundamentals expected to remain strong in 2018, we are excited about the future of Dream Global REIT. On behalf of our management team and our Board of Trustees, I would like to thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, P. Jane Gavan President and Chief Executive Officer February 21, 2018 Through our growth initiatives in 2017, we significantly increased the scale and depth of our operating platform, providing more opportunities than ever to add value. P. Jane Gavan Chief Executive Officer, Dream Global REIT Portfolio at-a-Glance* Polaris, Hoofddorp, Netherlands $4.7 Billion GROSS ASSET VALUE 19% INCREASE IN FULLY DILUTED FFO/UNIT IN 2017 4.1 Million SQUARE FEET OF LEASING IN 2017 $12.10 TOTAL EQUITY PER UNIT €8.04 Bollwerk, Stuttgart, Germany Apollo, Amsterdam, Netherlands *Our portfolio refers to the properties that we have invested in indirectly by way of equity and/or debt. Portfolio information in the at-a-Glance section includes the Trust’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates Geographic Diversification % of fair market value in key markets Dream Global REIT is the owner and operator of over 20 million square feet of office, industrial and mixed- use space in Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Austria. It provides a wide range of investors the opportunity to invest in real estate exclusively outside of Canada. NETHERLANDS 21% 3% BELGIUM Diversified High-Quality Tenants TENANT COMPOSITION Deutsche Post Immobilien GmbH Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer City of Hamburg ERGO Group AG BNP Paribas SA/NV Deutsche Rentenversicherung Knappchaft Bahn-See LBBW Immobilien Management GmbH Deutsche Postbank AG Google Germany GmbH Other third-party tenants Total 73% GERMANY 3% AUSTRIA CREDIT RATING BBB+ A+ n/a AAA AA- A+ n/a A- A- AA+ n/a TOTAL ANNUALIZED GROSS RENTAL INCOME (%) 9.0 2.4 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.3 1.3 1.1 0.9 0.9 77.6 100.0 Level of Debt (% of net debt-to-gross book value, net of cash) In-place Rent (per square foot per year) Total Equity per Unit (per units outstanding at Dec. 31, 2017) 54% 52% 51% 49% 60% 55% 54% 50% 45% 40% €12 €10 €8 €6 €4 €2 €0 €10.29 €10.79 €9.61 €8.46 €8.86 $14.00 $12.00 $10.00 $9.43 $11.41 $10.05 $12.10 $10.82 $8.00 $6.00 $4.00 $2.00 - 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Sustainability: Environmental, Social & Governance Our Values Integrity Teamwork Dealing with stakeholders Social responsibility Opportunities Fun These values provide the foundation for our corporate culture – acting as a strong platform on which to build sustainability into Dream’s DNA. Embedding Sustainability Our ambition is to integrate sustain- ability objectives throughout our business. We set quantitative and qualitative targets to help focus on reaching our goals. Our aim is to directly tie sustain- ability to our corporate values, our culture and the way in which we conduct our business. Airport Plaza, Brussels, Belgium DoubleU, Dusseldorf, Germany Sustainability: Environmental, Social & Governance Focus on sustainability Our sustainability strategy guides us in how we run our business and how we manage our environmental and social obligations, including managing our brand, business risks and operations. We strive to integrate sustainability at both the corporate and property levels, focusing on internal and external initiatives to benefit all stakeholders. We believe that a long-term sustainable approach is imperative to create value. From our ongoing dialogue with stakeholders, we know that they care about our sustainability platform, best practices and results. Our unitholders want to be confident that they are investing in a corporate entity which uses land and resources responsibly, minimizes carbon emissions and is in good standing with its employees and communities. As property owners and operators, we are well positioned to implement meaningful changes within each of our companies through a progressive approach and collaboration. Tenants generally are becoming more curious about the energy performance, cost and footprint of the specific building they are leasing. Building and maintaining high- quality, resilient buildings allows us to protect our asset value and sustain high occupancy rates – an environmentally sound building is a desirable building. These are just a few examples of how business and sustainability go hand in hand. As a company, we are internalizing sustainable business practices. We are densifying our office space, which in turn makes energy efficiency, waste diversion and sustainable procurement easier. In addition, we are continuing to invest in the development of our employees, which contributes to the strong execution of our business strategies. We are committed to sound and effective corporate governance practices. Finally, it is increasingly important to employees that they feel good about the company for which they work. Many employees ask about best practices for energy, water and carbon management, waste recycling rates, our community commitments and what they can do to contribute. Whatever we do, we always keep in mind the impact we have not only on our customers and tenants, but on anyone who comes into our buildings or neighbourhoods. Our continued focus on sustainability is fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration with internal employees, external business partners and the community at large. We continue to implement strategies to manage our sustainability initiatives. Netherlands Portfolio Dream Global’s Netherlands portfolio (Merin) is one of the largest commercial real estate platforms in the Netherlands, comprising more than 100 office and industrial assets located around the country. We focus on creating a high-quality, sustainable and modern working environment in each of our buildings. Our goal is to be the most customer- friendly provider of office and industrial space in the Netherlands. Currently, we are considering installing solar panels on seven buildings that will generate 9 MW of power. In addition to solar, we are also focused on other energy savings initiatives. For example, when a tenant is moving in, we fit their space with LED lighting and motion detection as a way to conserve energy. We also look to strategically replace HVAC systems (chillers and boilers) to improve the building’s operational efficiency. Integrating sustainability into our buildings According to the German Sustain- able Building Council (DGNB), green-certified buildings with lower operating costs and superior indoor environ mental quality are more attractive to a growing group of customers. High-performing build- ings are becoming a material factor when tenants and buyers make leasing and buying decisions. In Germany, three of our proper- ties in the Dream Global portfolio are DGNB certified. DGNB is a prestigious international certifica- tion system that covers key aspects of sustainability in a building: environ mental, economic, socio- cultural and functional aspects; tech nology; processes; and site. The assessments are based on a building life-cycle. Improving energy efficiency is an important part of our operational strategy for our buildings. It reduc- es costs and decreases our contri- bution to carbon emissions and climate change. We enable energy efficiency and conservation through capital improvements, process changes and modifying behaviours. Our continued focus on sustain- ability is fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration with external business partners and the community at large. We continue to implement strategies to manage our impacts and measure our perfor- mance in attaining targets, and we look forward to continued engage- ment with our stakeholders in our sustainability initiatives. RIVERGATE Vienna Case Study Situated on the Danube water front in Vienna, Rivergate was the first property in Austria to be certified LEED Platinum. The property has state-of-the-art conference facilities, restaurants, meeting areas, and bicycle storage, with change rooms and showers for tenants. Addition- ally, it has excellent transport links from the major public transportation hubs. The entire building system makes use of geothermal heat and ground- water as natural energy sources and additional econom ic district heating. Heating and cooling is carried out via thermal activation of building compo nents, with heat pumps being provided for the purpose of basic supply. COLOGNE TOWER Germany Case Study Cologne Tower is a landmark property in its namesake city in Germany that was certified LEED Gold in 2013. The certification emphasizes that older buildings can also be excellent environmental choices. To support its LEED EB:OM certifica- tion, Cologne Tower implemented a variety of sustainability best practic- es in both the physical building and its operations. Renewable Power Sustainability Highlights Environmental* Airport Plaza, Brussels certified BREEAM Gold Double U, Düsseldorf certified DGNB Gold through our proactive solutions we reduced the energy consumption by over 30% Rivergate, Vienna Austria’s first LEED Platinum building Millerntorplatz, Hamburg obtained LEED Gold certification following upgrade of the building Cologne Tower certified LEED Gold 9 MW of renewable power generation is currently under development in the Netherlands portfolio Governance Embedded elements of sustainability in Board mandates Dream Global is one of the few companies on the TSX with a female CEO and CFO 71% of Dream Global Board members are independent Social** $800,000 donated to charities by Dream employees; and, 30+ community projects have been supported through the volunteer work of Dream Global employees in Europe over the last year ~150 employees participated in health and wellness initiatives or participated on Dream employee sports teams $300K in tuition and professional development fees reimbursed Awarded Employer of the Year in 2017 by Community Living Toronto in recognition of outstanding practices in furthering employment opportunities for people with an intellectual disability 1,500 shoeboxes were donated to the Shoebox Project for Women’s Shelter by Dream; and, over 150 gifts were donated annually to children at Christmas by Dream Global employees in Europe Major Sponsor of the Invictus Games; and Dream employees attended the sporting events in support of the athletes * Environmental highlights are based on 2016 **Social highlights are based on all Dream entities combined Table of Contents Section I Overview & Financial Highlights Key Performance Indicators Financial Overview Outlook Basis of Presentation Background Our Strategy Our Assets Tenants Market Overview Section II Executing The Strategy Our Operations Our Resources & Financial Condition Our Capital Our Financial Results Quarterly Information Non-GAAP Measures & other Disclosures 1 2 3 3 5 5 6 7 8 9 12 14 21 29 30 Section III Disclosure Controls & Procedures & Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Section IV Risks & Our Strategy To Manage Real Estate Ownership Rollover of Leases Change in Indexation for Inflation Financing Tax Considerations Changes in Law Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuations Interest Rates Environmental Risks Joint Arrangements Organizational Structure Competition Insurance 37 38 38 38 39 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 43 Section V Critical Accounting Policies Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions in applying accounting policies Changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies Management’s Responsibility For Financial Statements Independent Auditors Report Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Statements of Net Income & Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Appendix - Property Listing Trustees Corporate Information 43 43 44 45 46 46 47 48 49 50 83 IBC IBC Management’s discussion and analysis All dollar amounts in our tables are presented in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated. SECTION I – OVERVIEW AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Portfolio Number of properties (excluding properties held for sale and properties held through joint ventures and associates) Number of properties held through joint ventures and associates Gross leasable area (“GLA”) (in square feet)(1) Occupancy rate – including committed (period-end)(1) Occupancy rate – in-place (period-end)(1) Average in-place net rent per square foot (period-end)(1) Market rents above in-place net rents(1) December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 265 9 20,080,644 88.0 % 87.5 % 10.78 € 2.9 % 273 9 20,369,253 87.5 % 87.1 % 10.71 € 2.3 % 164 9 13,025,346 90.0 % 88.6 % 10.29 3.3 % € (1) Includes the REIT’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates, but excludes assets held for sale. December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017 Three months ended December 31, 2016 December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Operating results (IFRS) – in € Investment properties revenue(1) Net rental income Operating results (IFRS) – in $ Investment properties revenue(1) € $ Net rental income Cash from operating activities Net income Operating results including share from investment in joint ventures and associates – in € Investment properties revenue(1)(2) Net operating income(2) Operating results including share from investment in joint ventures and associates – in $ Investment properties revenue(1)(2) € $ Net operating income(2) 56,224 € 39,269 50,910 € 36,011 33,728 € 22,505 179,430 € 125,345 84,303 $ 58,789 44,024 119,438 74,981 $ 53,040 27,795 121,572 48,576 $ 32,414 17,238 30,715 263,728 $ 184,210 101,495 295,676 138,821 91,511 203,565 134,245 59,533 141,334 61,561 € 43,709 56,143 € 40,257 39,064 € 26,925 200,588 € 142,738 160,466 109,032 92,298 $ 65,440 82,683 $ 59,288 56,250 $ 38,769 294,715 $ 209,684 235,312 159,946 Average exchange rate (Canadian dollars to one euro) Funds from operations (“FFO”)(2) Adjusted funds from operations (“AFFO”)(2) 1.498 1.472 1.438 1.465 $ 45,139 $ 43,215 42,722 $ 40,785 25,463 $ 22,820 146,996 $ 140,362 1.466 95,338 90,595 $ 19 % 25,068 $ 35,263 $ 35,123 $ Distributions Declared distributions Distribution Reinvestment and Unit Purchase Plan (“DRIP”) participation ratio (for the period) Per unit amounts(3) Distribution Basic: FFO AFFO Diluted: FFO (1) Investment properties revenue includes gross rental income (“GRI”) as well as the recovery of operating costs and property taxes from tenants (as applicable). (2) Non-GAAP measures. A description of the non-GAAP measures referred to above, including investment properties revenue, net operating income, FFO and AFFO, and reconciliation to the consolidated financial statements, can be found in the section “Our Financial Results” under the headings “Net operating income”, “Funds from operations” and “Adjusted funds from operations” and “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures”. 124,061 $ 0.26 0.24 0.97 0.92 0.20 0.18 0.26 0.25 0.80 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ 0.80 0.76 94,745 17 % 0.25 0.95 16 % 13 % 0.20 0.25 0.80 0.80 13 % $ (3) A description of the determination of basic and diluted amounts per unit can be found in the section “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures” under the heading “Weighted average number of Units”. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 1 Financing excluding the Trust’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates Weighted average face rate of interest on debt (period-end) Weighted average effective interest rate Interest coverage ratio(1) Level of debt (net debt-to-gross book value, net of cash) at period-end(1) Average level of debt, net of cash(1) Debt – average term to maturity (years) Financing including the Trust’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates Level of debt (net debt-to-gross book value, net of cash) at period-end(1) Average level of debt, net of cash(1) Unencumbered assets, percentage of fair value Unsecured debt December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 1.64 % 1.98 % 4.52 times 46 % 46 % 5.6 49 % 50 % 20 % 556,583 1.64 % 1.99 % 4.40 times 48 % 46 % 5.8 51 % 50 % 22 % 544,674 1.83 % 2.15 % 2.83 times 48 % 49 % 6.5 52 % 53 % n/a — (1) A description of the non-GAAP measures referred to above, including the calculations of interest coverage ratio, average level of debt, net of cash, and level of debt (net debt- to-gross book value, net of cash) are included in the section “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures” under the headings “Interest coverage ratio” and “Level of debt (net debt-to-gross book value)”. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Funds from operations (“FFO”) and adjusted funds from operations (“AFFO”) for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 increased to $45.1 million and $43.2 million, respectively, compared to $25.5 million and $22.8 million in the prior year comparative period. FFO for the year was $147.0 million compared to $95.3 million in 2016. AFFO increased to $140.4 million during 2017 from $90.6 million in the prior year. Increases in FFO and AFFO were largely driven by investments in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, and strong operating performance. Diluted FFO per unit increased by 19% year-over-year to 95 cents for the year ended December 31, 2017, from 80 cents in 2016. Per unit diluted FFO for Q4 2017 was 25 cents, a 25% increase from 20 cents in Q4 2016. Comparative properties NOI increased by 2.8% in Q4 2017 compared to Q4 2016. Including the foreign exchange impact, comparative properties NOI increased by 7.0%. For the year ended December 31, 2017, comparative properties NOI increased by $4.4 million, or 3.1%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2016. The year-over-year increase was a result of strong leasing activity and higher rents. Average in-place rents increased to €10.78 per square foot at December 31, 2017 from €10.29 per square foot at the end of 2016. This 4.8% increase is largely due to higher average rental rates for properties acquired in 2017, rental rate increases on lease renewals and the Trust’s active capital recycling program. Excluding the impact of the Dutch Properties, average in-place rents in our Initial Properties and Acquisition Properties increased by 8.6% year-over-year to €11.18 per square foot at the end of 2017. The Trust’s portfolio was further diversified by its recent investments in Brussels, Berlin, Stuttgart and the Netherlands, adding approximately $1.3 billion of assets. These transactions diversified the asset classes it directly or indirectly invests in, increasing the industrial composition to over 5% of the total portfolio, and mixed use to almost 10%. Financing initiatives and a favourable lending environment in Europe enabled the Trust to reduce the weighted average face interest rate of debt to 1.64% at the end of 2017 from 1.83% at the end of 2016, excluding properties held through joint ventures and associates. The Trust completed an inaugural European debt offering of senior unsecured notes (“Senior Notes”) to finance the investment in the Dutch Properties. The Senior Notes were issued by a finance subsidiary of the Trust at a discount price of €99.575 from the principal amount of €100.0. Through its debt offering, the Trust created its first pool of unencumbered assets. At the end of 2017, the Trust’s level of debt was 46%, down from 48% at the end of 2016. Including our share of debt on properties held through joint ventures and associates, the level of debt was 49%, down from 52% at the end of 2016. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 2 OUTLOOK The economic outlook in our key markets in Europe remains promising for 2018. Forecasts for economic growth in Germany, our largest market, indicate that GDP growth rates are expected to be at or slightly above the multi-year high of 2017, with business confidence remaining at an all-time high. Growth rates in the Netherlands, our second largest market, are also expected to remain robust and are estimated to reach levels just slightly below the growth rate of 3.1% in 2017. Vacancy rates in the German and Dutch office sector have reached a record low of 4.7% in the Big 7 German office markets and a 10-year low of 11.7% in the Dutch office market, respectively, and are expected to further decline in 2018. As we continue our integration of the Dutch platform into Dream Global‘s overall business, we will leverage the team’s extensive background and skill in terms of asset management, creating efficiencies and enhancing customer service in order to drive the Trust’s performance across all platforms. We continue to find opportunities in our portfolio to surface value and have been reviewing development opportunities. Many of the assets are strategically well-located near central train stations or main retail areas and have excess density and the potential for conversion to residential, office or mixed use properties. With the increased scale of our business, solid economic conditions and strong real estate fundamentals in our target markets, we are well-positioned to further grow and improve our business. BASIS OF PRESENTATION Our discussion and analysis of the financial position and results of operations of Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust (“Dream Global REIT”, the “REIT” or the “Trust”) should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Trust for the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The Trust’s basis of financial reporting is International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The REIT complies with IFRS 11, “Joint Arrangements”, and accounts for investments in joint ventures and associates in its consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting. As at December 31, 2017, the Trust held nine properties through joint ventures, which we sometimes refer to as “joint venture properties”. This management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”), refers to certain non-GAAP financial measures reflecting Dream Global REIT’s proportionate share of the financial position and results of operations of its entire portfolio, including equity accounted investments under the assumption that all investments in joint ventures and associates have been proportionately consolidated. For a reconciliation of the Trust’s results of operations and statement of financial position, please see “Our Financial Results” and “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures”, respectively, in this MD&A. The Trust has significant influence over its joint ventures and associates, which are accounted for using the equity method, and the Trust’s proportionate share of the financial position and results of operations of its investments in joint ventures and associates, where presented and discussed in this MD&A using proportionate consolidation, does not necessarily represent the Trust’s legal claim to such items. Proportional consolidation refers to the accounting for joint ventures, including items of income, expense, assets and liabilities, in proportion to the Trust’s percentage of participation in the venture, which in the case of the Trust’s two joint ventures, is a 50% interest. In addition, certain information in this MD&A with respect to our portfolio, including information with respect to tenants, occupancy, vacancies, in-place rental rates, WALT and leasing and tenant profile, includes the Trust’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates. These metrics are important measures used by the Trust to evaluate property operating performance of all the assets in its portfolio, whether invested in directly or indirectly, and whether controlled or under significant influence. As part of the Ontario Securities Commission’s review of Dream Global REIT’s continuous disclosure documents, we have revised our approach with respect to our disclosure of certain non-GAAP financial measures in order to give greater prominence to GAAP financial measures and to clearly identify the nature of the financial measure being reported. As part of this revised approach, we have made revisions to certain metrics and the presentation of certain disclosures, including discussion and analysis of our resources and financial condition, our capital, and our financial results. This MD&A is dated as at February 21, 2018. For simplicity, throughout this discussion, we may make reference to the following: • “Acquisition Properties”, meaning the income-producing properties acquired subsequent to the Trust’s initial public offering on August 3, 2011, and excluding the Dutch Properties; • “Debentures”, meaning the 5.5% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures of the Trust, which were redeemed on September 15, 2016; Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 3 • “Dutch Properties”, meaning the income-producing properties located in the Netherlands in which the Trust indirectly invested on July 27, 2017; • “GLA”, meaning gross leasable area; • “GRI”, meaning gross rental income, including basic rent per lease agreements, parking contracts and miscellaneous contracts relating to the properties, but excluding contributions made by tenants towards the recovery of operating expenses; • “Initial Properties”, meaning the income-producing properties we acquired on August 3, 2011; • “POBA”, meaning Public Officials Benefit Association, a South Korean pension fund; • “Senior Notes”, meaning the 1.375% senior unsecured notes issued by a finance subsidiary of the REIT, maturing on December 21, 2021; • “Transaction Agreement”, meaning the sale and purchase agreement between the REIT’s subsidiaries and the vendors of the Dutch Properties dated July 17, 2017; and • “Units”, meaning the Units of the Trust. Certain information has been obtained from BNP Paribas, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield and Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”), commercial firms that provide information relating to the German, Austrian, Belgian and Dutch real estate markets, as well as the European Commission’s economic forecast, Statistics Netherlands and Destatis. Although we believe this information is reliable, the accuracy and completeness of this information is not guaranteed. We have not independently verified this information and make no representation as to its accuracy. When we use terms such as “we”, “us” and “our”, we are referring to the REIT and its subsidiaries. Estimated market rents disclosed throughout the MD&A are management’s estimates and are based on current leasing fundamentals. The current estimated market rents are at a point in time and are subject to change based on future market conditions. In addition, certain disclosures incorporated by reference into this report include information regarding our largest tenants that has been obtained from publicly available information. We have not independently verified any such information. Certain information herein contains or incorporates comments that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including but not limited to statements relating to the Trust’s objectives, strategies to achieve those objectives, the Trust’s beliefs, plans, estimates, projections and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, future growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities, acquisitions or divestitures, tenant base, future maintenance and development plans and costs, capital investments, financing, the availability of financing sources, income taxes, vacancy and leasing assumptions, litigation, and the real estate industry in general (including statements regarding our future acquisitions and the timing thereof, and our disposition and leasing strategies), which are in each case not historical fact. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by words such as “outlook”, “objective”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “should”, “could”, “likely”, “plan”, “project”, “budget” or “continue” or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Among other sections, forward-looking information is disclosed in this MD&A under the sections “Outlook” and “Our Strategy” and some of the specific forward-looking statements included in this MD&A include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the effect of the Dutch Properties on our balance sheet, capital structure, payout ratio, expectations of management to revise FFO and AFFO in 2018, expectations regarding the REIT’s ability to meet ongoing obligations through current cash and cash equivalents or cash generated from operations, draws on credit facilities, debt refinancings and new equity or debt issues, and expected office development locations in Germany. Forward-looking information is based upon a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to statements regarding our objectives and strategies, proposed acquisitions and dispositions, development of our portfolio, stability and growth of our cash flows and distributions, future financings, future maintenance and leasing expenditures, projected costs, economic performance or expectations, or the assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, many of which are beyond Dream Global REIT’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, global and local economic, business and government conditions; the financial condition of tenants; concentration of our tenants; our ability to refinance maturing debt; leasing risks, including those associated with the ability to lease vacant space and the timing of lease terminations; our ability to source and complete accretive acquisitions; changes in tax and other laws or the application thereof; and interest and currency rate fluctuations. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 4 Although the forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A are based upon what we believe are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions; local real estate conditions, including the development of properties in close proximity to the Trust’s properties; timely leasing of vacant space and re-leasing of occupied space upon expiration; dependence on tenants’ financial condition; the uncertainties of acquisition activity; the ability to effectively integrate acquisitions; interest rates; availability of equity and debt financing; the Trust’s continued exemption from the specified investment flow-through trust (“SIFT”) rules under the Income Tax Act (Canada); and other risks and factors described from time to time in the documents filed by the Trust with securities regulators. All forward-looking information is as of February 21, 2018, except where otherwise noted. Dream Global REIT does not undertake to update any such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained in our filings with securities regulators. These filings are also available on our website at www.dreamglobalreit.ca. BACKGROUND Dream Global REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust that was formed to provide investors with the opportunity to invest in real estate exclusively outside of Canada. Dream Global REIT was founded by Dream Asset Management Corporation (“DAM”), a subsidiary of Dream Unlimited Corp. (TSX: DRM), which is the Trust’s asset manager. Our Units are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol DRG.UN and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol DRG. As long as we comply at all times with our investment guidelines which, among other things, permit us to invest only in properties or assets located outside of Canada, we will be exempt from the SIFT rules. We do not rely on the real estate investment trust exception (“REIT exception”) under the Income Tax Act (Canada) in order to be exempt from the SIFT rules. As a result, we are not subject to the same restrictions on our activities as those that apply to Canadian real estate investment trusts that do rely on the REIT exception. This gives us flexibility in terms of the nature and scope of our investments and other activities. Because we do not own taxable Canadian property, as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada), we are not subject to restrictions on our ownership by non-Canadian investors. OUR STRATEGY We are committed to: • managing our investments to provide stable, sustainable and growing cash flows through investments in commercial real estate located outside of Canada; • building a diversified portfolio of commercial properties; • capitalizing on internal growth and seeking accretive acquisition opportunities in our target markets; • increasing the value of our assets and maximizing the long-term value of our Units through the active and efficient management of our assets; and • providing predictable cash distributions per unit, on a tax-efficient basis. Optimizing the performance, value and long-term cash flow of our properties We manage our properties to optimize their performance, value and long-term cash flow. We seek to do this by achieving high occupancy and rental rates. Together with our management team in Canada, we also have established management teams in Europe with deep market knowledge and established relationships with other market participants. Leasing, capital expenditure and construction initiatives are either internally managed or overseen by us. Until the end of 2017, property management services, including general maintenance, rent collection and administration of operating expenses and tenant leases, were carried out by a number of third-party service providers under the oversight of our internal team. Commencing in January 2018, property management of the Trust’s assets located in Germany is now performed by a newly formed joint venture between Dream Global and Vivanium, an established German property management company. Property management services for our Dutch Properties will continue to be performed by our team in the Netherlands. We will also pursue value enhancement opportunities in our portfolio through redevelopment, intensification or conversion to alternative uses of suitable properties. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 5 Diversifying our portfolio to mitigate risk We continuously seek to diversify our portfolio to increase value on a per unit basis, further improve the sustainability of our distributions, and enhance our tenant and geographic profile. We focus on adding high-quality tenants in the most desirable markets in addition to increasing our overall asset base in our target markets. A key criterion when considering potential acquisitions is the multi-tenant nature of a property. Investing in stable income-producing properties outside of Canada When considering acquisition opportunities, we look for properties with quality tenancies and strong occupancy, and assess how these opportunities complement our properties and have the potential to create additional value. In considering future acquisitions, we intend to focus on countries with a stable business and operating environment, a liquid market for real estate investments, a legal framework that provides adequate rights and protections for owners of property, and a manageable foreign investment regime. We will consider investment opportunities in income-producing properties that are accretive, provide stable, sustainable and growing cash flows, and enable us to realize synergies within our portfolio of properties. The execution of this strategy will be continuously reviewed and will also include dispositions of properties and optimizing our capital structure. Maintaining and strengthening a conservative financial profile We operate our investments in a disciplined manner, with a focus on financial analysis and balance sheet management to ensure we maintain a prudent capital structure and conservative financial profile. We intend to generate stable cash flows sufficient to fund our distributions while maintaining a conservative debt ratio. Our objective is to stagger our debt maturities to mitigate our interest rate risk and limit refinancing exposure in any particular period. We have also implemented a foreign exchange hedging strategy to provide greater certainty regarding the payment of distributions to unitholders. OUR ASSETS Throughout this document, we make reference to the following three asset categories: Initial Properties As at December 31, 2017, this category included 110 properties (excluding two assets held for sale). The assets can be characterized as national and regional administration offices, mixed use retail and distribution properties, and regional logistics headquarters of Deutsche Post as well as other tenants, including Postbank and municipal and state government agencies. The properties are generally strategically located near central train stations and main retail areas and are easily accessible by public transportation. Acquisition Properties As at December 31, 2017, this category included 40 office properties, which were acquired since our initial public offering in 2011. Of this total, 38 properties are located in cities across Germany, including eight properties owned through a joint venture with POBA, a South Korean pension fund. In addition, the Trust owns two properties outside of Germany. One of the Trust’s properties, owned through a joint venture with an Asian sovereign wealth fund, is located in Vienna, Austria. The second property is located in Brussels, Belgium. In comparison to the Initial Properties, the Acquisition Properties are generally larger, newer or recently refurbished, multi-tenant buildings. See “Basis of Presentation” for information about how we report our joint venture properties. Dutch Properties As at December 31, 2017, this category included 124 properties (excluding three assets held for sale). The assets include 102 office properties of which over two-thirds are located in the Randstad, which constitutes the Netherlands’ largest urban regions and primary office markets, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Hague and Utrecht. In addition, the portfolio consists of 22 light industrial properties that are primarily located in the Netherlands’ five largest industrial hubs. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 6 The majority of our portfolio is concentrated in large office markets: Geographic composition of portfolio Berlin Cologne Düsseldorf Frankfurt Hamburg Hannover Munich Nuremberg Stuttgart Other, including Brussels Total Germany and other markets Amsterdam Utrecht Rotterdam Eindhoven Other Randstad Other Total Netherlands Portfolio excluding joint venture properties Add: Properties held through joint ventures and associates Total portfolio Total GLA (square feet) 674,564 797,990 1,480,356 777,300 1,101,946 451,392 512,671 1,017,174 650,356 4,237,750 11,701,499 1,438,931 516,885 653,387 395,435 2,240,546 2,135,108 7,380,292 19,081,791 998,853 20,080,644 Total GLA (%) 3 4 7 4 5 2 3 5 3 22 58 7 3 3 2 11 11 37 95 5 100 Total GRI (%) 4 6 8 3 8 2 4 5 4 15 59 7 3 2 1 11 7 31 90 10 100 TENANTS Through our active acquisitions, dispositions and leasing program, we continue to focus on the diversification of our tenant base. At December 31, 2017, Deutsche Post’s total annualized GRI was approximately 9.0% of the Trust’s overall occupied and committed GRI, down from 18.9% at the end of 2016. Tenant composition Deutsche Post Siemens AG Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer City of Hamburg ERGO Group AG BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV Deutsche Rentenversicherung Knappschaft Bahn-See LBBW Immobilien Management GmbH Deutsche Postbank AG Google Germany GmbH Other third-party tenants Total Industry Postal services and global logistics Engineering and technology Legal services Municipality Insurance Financial services Pension fund Real estate Financial services Technology Mixed (1) Includes the REIT’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates. (2) Source: Standard & Poor’s, Fitch (3) n/a means they are not rated by a credit rating agency. Total annualized GRI (%)(1) 9.0 2.4 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.3 1.2 1.1 0.9 0.9 77.6 100.0 Credit rating(2)(3) BBB+ A+ n/a AAA AA- A+ n/a A- A- AA+ n/a Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 7 MARKET OVERVIEW Germany Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has established itself as a key location for production sites and is a country with a favourable business environment. Similar to Canada, Germany is a country with a history of political, legal and financial stability and provides an attractive climate for long-term investment. Overall, the German economy continues to be the main driving force of Europe and benefits from a robust labour market. Germany’s GDP grew by 2.2%(1) in 2017, which was the highest growth rate since 2011 when the economy was recovering from the global financial crisis. This growth was driven by fixed capital investment and household consumption and was supported by low interest rates. Government spending and net exports also played a role in the GDP growth. The growth in the economy was accompanied by a 1.5%(1) increase in the number of people employed in December 2017 compared to December 2016, resulting in an unemployment rate of 3.5%(1), unchanged from December 2016 and Q3 2017 and ranking among the lowest in the European Union. Business confidence continues to be very strong. In January 2018, Germany’s Ifo Business Climate Index, which surveys 7,000 companies for its monthly index, returned to its all-time high of 117.6 points first reached in November 2017. The German real estate sector Germany remains a highly sought-after real estate investment market, benefiting from strong local and international investor demand. In 2017, the total volume for commercial real estate transactions reached €56.8 billion(2), a 7% increase compared to 2016 and €1.7 billion(2) higher than the record achieved in 2015. A total of €31.1 billion(2) of these transactions took place in the Big 7 office markets, representing a 5% increase compared to 2016. Germany continues to be perceived as a safe harbour, resulting in significant foreign investor demand. Nearly half of the commercial real estate investments in 2017 were completed by foreign investors. Office properties remained the top choice for investors with approximately 44%(2) of all transactions taking place in this segment during 2017. Increasing employment in Germany had a positive impact on the office leasing markets with the office vacancy rate decreasing to 4.7%(3) at the end of 2017, a decline of 80 basis points year-over-year and the lowest level in 15 years. New office completions fell in all the Big 7 office markets except for Düsseldorf and declined overall by 22%(3) in 2017. In 2018, it is expected that 40%(3) of all the new office development will be concentrated in Berlin and Munich. Strong demand and limited availability led to rising rental rates with prime rents increasing in 2017 in all the Big 7 office markets except Cologne. The biggest increases in rental rates took place in Berlin, Stuttgart, Munich and Hamburg. Austria The Austrian economy is closely linked to Germany and features a skilled labour force and a high standard of living. It has a high degree of financial stability, a reliable protection of property rights and a transparent legal system. The Austrian economy grew by an estimated 3.1%(4) in 2017, compared to 1.5%(4) in 2016, the country’s strongest economic growth in ten years. Similar to Germany, the strength of the economy is evidenced by record consumer confidence, a strong labour market, good financing conditions and strong external demand. The real estate sector in Vienna The underlying fundamentals in the office sector in Vienna remain strong. The average vacancy rate in the Viennese market declined to 4.9%(5) at the end of 2017, a 40 basis point decline compared to the end of 2016. While new office supply increased in 2017, strong demand for office space as a result of economic growth was the key factor for the decline in office vacancy. Belgium Belgium is centrally located in Europe, bordered by Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France, and is a corporate gateway serving as the European and regional headquarters for many international companies. Belgium has a robust and highly developed transportation network, with extensive connections to neighbouring countries, including Germany. The real estate sector in Brussels Brussels, Belgium’s capital, is a top six European office market, a preferred location for international organizations and among the largest global centres for international cooperation, serving as the headquarters for both NATO and the European Union. With an office inventory totalling 143 million square feet, Brussels is comparable in size to Hamburg or Frankfurt in Germany. The fundamentals in the office sector in Brussels are strong with the average vacancy rate declining to 8.3%(6) in Q4 2017, a 70 basis point decrease compared to Q4 2016. After years of stable prime rents, rents have been rising in 2017. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 8 Netherlands The Netherlands is located in northwestern Europe, bordered by Germany, Belgium and the North Sea. It is the second largest exporter in the eurozone, with a robust infrastructure network and one of the highest population densities of any European country. The Dutch economy, which is closely linked to the German economy, is estimated to have grown by 3.1%(7) in 2017. The Netherlands’ unemployment rate has experienced significant improvement over the last few years, having declined from over 7.0% in 2014 to 4.4%(8) in December 2017. The real estate sector in the Netherlands The underlying fundamentals in the office sector in the Netherlands are strong, resulting in declining yields and average rental rate growth. In 2017, €6.7 billion were invested in the Dutch office sector, an increase of 11% compared to 2016. Overall office vacancy rates declined to 11.7%(9) at the end of 2017, the lowest level since 2007. The industrial sector has also performed well with a 13%(10) increase in take-up in 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, driven by strong growth in the manufacturing industry and transport sector. Investor demand for industrial space remained high in 2017 with 81% of all transactions carried out by foreign investors. (1) Destatis – Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (2) JLL Investment Market Overview Q4 2017 (3) JLL Office Market Overview Q4 2017 (4) European Commission – Economic forecast (5) CBRE Marketview, H2 2017 (6) BNP Paribas Research, Q4 2017 (7) Statistics Netherlands (8) Trading Economics (9) Cushman & Wakefield Office Market Snapshot (10) Cushman & Wakefield Industrial Market Snapshot SECTION II – EXECUTING THE STRATEGY OUR OPERATIONS In this MD&A, properties that are under contract for sale but that have not closed as at December 31, 2017 are classified under “Assets held for sale” in our financial statements and have been removed from the property level metrics disclosed under “Our Operations”, including occupancy and vacancy rates, lease maturities, weighted average remaining lease term (“WALT”) and rental rates. The Trust’s investment in the Dutch Properties, a 135-property portfolio in the Netherlands, and the acquisitions completed since 2016 grew the Trust’s asset base significantly. Some of the metrics disclosed below are therefore not directly comparable to prior periods. Occupancy The occupied and committed occupancy of our total portfolio was 88.0% at December 31, 2017, representing a decrease of 200 basis points since the end of 2016, due to the inclusion of the Dutch Properties. On a comparative portfolio basis, occupancy increased by 50 basis points to 90.7% at December 31, 2017 from 90.2% at December 31, 2016. The comparative portfolio comprises properties owned by the Trust at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and excludes properties that were acquired, sold or held for sale in 2017. The Acquisition Properties’ occupied and committed occupancy increased by 50 basis points to 96.8% as a result of property acquisitions with a high average occupancy level of 99% in 2017. The Dutch Properties had an increase in committed occupancy of 70 basis points since September 30, 2017, resulting from leasing activity and dispositions. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 9 The table below details the percentage of occupied and committed space for the total portfolio as well as the comparative portfolio. Portfolio (%) Initial Properties Acquisition Properties(1) Subtotal portfolio Dutch Properties Total portfolio December 31, 2017 83.9 96.8 91.2 82.7 88.0 Total portfolio December 31, 2016 83.9 96.3 90.0 n/a 90.0 December 31, 2017 83.9 96.7 90.7 n/a 90.7 Comparative portfolio December 31, 2016 83.2 96.3 90.2 n/a 90.2 (1) Includes the REIT’s proportional share of properties held through joint ventures and associates. Vacancy schedule The tables below highlight our leasing activity for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017. During Q4 2017, our overall space available for lease decreased by 137,419 square feet due to strong leasing activity and dispositions in the quarter. (in square feet) Available for lease – October 1, 2017 Change in vacancy due to acquisitions Change in vacancy due to dispositions Remeasurements Subtotal – available for lease Expiries Early termination and bankruptcies New leases Renewals Future leases committed in the period Available for lease – December 31, 2017 Initial Properties 908,824 — (4,815) (6,638) 897,371 34,314 — (23,485) (1,544) (11,066) 895,590 (1) Includes the REIT’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates. For the three months ended December 31, 2017 Dutch Properties 1,375,093 — (85,408) 34,520 1,324,205 488,923 40,006 (229,721) (328,217) (16,672) 1,278,524 Total(1) 2,540,282 — (90,223) 28,130 2,478,189 673,385 40,006 (258,932) (413,715) (116,070) 2,402,863 Acquisition Properties(1) 256,365 — — 248 256,613 150,148 — (5,726) (83,954) (88,332) 228,749 (in square feet) Available for lease – January 1, 2017 Change in vacancy due to acquisitions Change in vacancy due to dispositions Remeasurements Subtotal – available for lease Expiries(3) Early termination and bankruptcies New leases Renewals Future leases committed in the period(3) Available for lease – December 31, 2017 For the year ended December 31, 2017 Initial Properties 1,066,636 — (134,525 ) (35,653) 896,458 2,417,533 17,581 (64,495) (102,823) (2,268,664) 895,590 Acquisition Properties(1) 234,059 9,655 — 1,269 244,983 718,119 16,531 (37,820) (494,778) (218,286) 228,749 Dutch Properties(2) n/a 1,477,154 (106,473 ) 35,494 1,406,175 712,380 49,747 (300,046) (505,090) (84,642) 1,278,524 Total(1) 1,300,695 1,486,809 (240,998) 1,110 2,547,616 3,848,032 83,859 (402,361) (1,102,691) (2,571,592) 2,402,863 (1) Includes the REIT’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates. (2) Reflects leasing activity since the Trust’s consolidation on July 27, 2017. (3) Includes the renewal of 2,212,974 square feet of space pertaining to Deutsche Post’s 2018 lease expiry. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 10 In-place rental rates Average in-place rents increased to €10.79 per square foot/year at December 31, 2017, from €10.29 per square foot/year at December 31, 2016, reflecting strong leasing market conditions, dispositions of assets in our Initial Properties portfolio with below average in-place rents, and acquisitions of high-quality assets with above average in-place rents. This was offset by below average in-place rents in our Dutch Properties portfolio due to the nature of this portfolio, which includes industrial properties that operate in a market with generally lower rents than the rents in the Trust’s German portfolio. Average market rents remain above in-place rents as at December 31, 2017, with an overall spread of 3.0%. The table below provides a comparison between in-place rents and estimated market rents as at December 31, 2017. (per square foot/year) Initial Properties(1) Acquisition Properties(2) Dutch Properties(1) Overall In $ (as at December 31, 2017) In-place rent Market rent 9.93 $ 22.75 15.04 $ 16.71 8.84 22.17 15.13 $ 16.23 $ In € (as at December 31, 2017) In-place rent Market rent 6.60 € 15.11 9.99 € 11.10 5.88 14.73 10.05 10.78 € € % of market rents above (below) in-place rents 12.2 2.6 (0.6 ) 3.0 (1) Excludes properties held for sale. (2) Includes the REIT’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates. Market rent represents management’s best estimate of the net rental rate that would be achieved in a new arm’s length lease in the event a unit becomes vacant after a reasonable marketing period with an inducement and a lease term appropriate for the particular space. Market rent by property is determined on a quarterly basis by our leasing and portfolio management teams. The calculation of market rents is based on leasing deals that are completed for similar space in comparable properties in the area. Market rents may differ by property or by unit within the property and depend on a number of factors. Some of the factors include the condition of the space, the location within the building, the extent of office build-out for the units, appropriate lease term and normal tenant inducements. Market rental rates are also compared against the external appraisal information that is gathered on a quarterly basis, as well as other external market data sources. At December 31, 2017, the WALT of all leases was approximately 4.8 years. (years)(1) Initial Properties(2) Acquisition Properties(3) Dutch Properties(2) Overall WALT at December 31, 2017 4.8 5.5 4.1 4.8 WALT at December 31, 2016 3.1 5.7 n/a 4.5 (1) For the purpose of calculating WALT, month-to-month leases are reflected as leases with a one-year term. (2) Excludes properties held for sale. (3) Includes the REIT’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates. Leasing and tenant profile Lease rollover profile The following table outlines our lease maturity profile by asset type as at December 31, 2017. (in square feet) Initial Properties Acquisition Properties(1) Dutch Properties Total GLA(1) Total GLA (%) Total GRI ($)(1)(2) Total GRI (%) Current vacancy Month-to- month 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022+ Total 895,590 117,645 374,670 860,271 542,925 306,585 2,453,811 5,551,497 228,749 58,780 256,693 519,574 683,166 999,242 4,402,651 7,148,855 1,278,524 2,402,863 12.0 % 71,461 247,886 1.2 % 5,000,399 1.7% 776,023 1,407,386 6.9 % 914,813 2,294,658 11.4 % 21,877,472 38,111,614 12.8% 7.3% 971,145 2,197,236 11.0 % 31,479,922 10.5% 1,244,996 2,550,823 12.7 % 2,123,330 8,979,792 — 44.8 % 45,546,356 156,671,466 52.5% 15.2% 7,380,292 20,080,644 100.0 % 298,687,229 100.0 % (1) Includes the REIT’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates. (2) Annualized in-place and committed GRI pertaining to lease agreements as at December 31, 2017. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 11 Our lease maturity profile, including committed occupancy, is staggered. Lease expiries, as a percentage of total GLA, between 2017 and 2021 range from approximately 7% to 13%. During the year, the Trust and Deutsche Post finalized negotiations with respect to the DPI 2018 lease expiries, comprising 2.8 million square feet. The renewal of those leases reduced 2018 lease expiries, as a percentage of GLA, from 19% as at December 31, 2016 to 7% at the end of 2017. OUR RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL CONDITION Investment properties The REIT’s management is responsible for determining fair value measurements included in the consolidated financial statements, including fair values of investment properties, which are valued on a highest-and-best-use basis. Valuations are prepared by either external independent appraisers or the REIT’s asset management team. For properties subject to an external appraiser’s report, the asset management team verifies all major inputs in valuation models and reviews the results with the external appraiser. The REIT obtained external appraisals for all of the Acquisition Properties and Initial Properties as at December 31, 2017. The Dutch properties were externally appraised during the year as part of the Dutch Properties transaction. Changes in the value of our investment properties for the year ended December 31, 2017 and for the year ended December 31, 2016 are summarized in the table below as follows: December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance at January 1 Additions Acquisitions Dutch Properties Building improvements Lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs Change in straight-line rents Amortization of lease incentives Disposition of vacant land Reclassified to assets held for sale Fair value adjustments Transaction and other costs related to acquisition Foreign currency translation Balance at December 31 Amounts per consolidated Share from investment in joint financial ventures and associates statements $ 2,481,586 $ Amounts per consolidated Share from investment in joint financial ventures and associates Total 518,349 $ 2,913,088 Total 510,321 $ 2,991,907 $ 2,394,739 $ statements 332,528 963,348 41,668 6,994 (362 ) (3,690 ) — (117,470 ) 185,389 (14,266 ) 185,352 $ 4,061,077 $ — — 1,713 1,523 (162 ) (418 ) — — 53,195 332,528 963,348 43,381 8,517 (524 ) (4,108 ) — (117,470 ) 238,584 229,942 — 27,094 11,244 1,883 (2,951 ) (2,141 ) (121,335 ) 94,669 — — 1,378 703 309 (259 ) — — 20,171 229,942 — 28,472 11,947 2,192 (3,210 ) (2,141 ) (121,335 ) 114,840 — (14,266 ) 32,445 217,797 598,617 $ 4,659,694 $ 2,481,586 $ (14,354 ) (137,204 ) — (14,354 ) (30,330 ) (167,534 ) 510,321 $ 2,991,907 As at December 31, 2017, the REIT’s portfolio consisted of 274 properties, excluding five assets held for sale. The portfolio comprises 31 Acquisition Properties, nine Acquisition Properties held through joint ventures and associates, 110 Initial Properties, and 124 Dutch Properties, for a combined fair value of $4.7 billion (€3.1 billion). Excluding joint venture properties, the portfolio grew by $1.6 billion to $4.1 billion as at December 31, 2017 primarily as a result of the additions of $963.3 million of Dutch Properties and $332.5 million of acquisitions, $185.4 million in fair value adjustments, and a $185.4 million increase due to foreign currency translation; partially offset by approximately $117.5 million of assets reclassified to assets held for sale. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 12 Investment properties held for sale As at December 31, 2017, the REIT had committed to sell two Initial Properties and three Dutch Properties valued at $16.8 million, representing the assets’ approximate fair value. These properties are classified as assets held for sale on the balance sheet and excluded from investment properties. Balance at January 1 Building improvements Lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs Investment properties reclassified as held for sale Change in straight-line rents Dispositions Foreign currency translation Balance at December 31 2017 45,461 89 1 117,470 (50 ) (151,872 ) 5,726 16,825 $ $ $ $ 2016 32,549 32 2 121,335 (1 ) (100,826 ) (7,630 ) 45,461 Dutch Properties On July 27, 2017, the REIT completed an indirect investment in 135 assets located in the Netherlands. The portfolio, which is complementary to our existing platform, is well diversified by asset type, geography and size. On the closing date of the transaction, the Dutch Properties portfolio consisted of 101 office properties, comprising approximately 4.8 million square feet of GLA, and 34 industrial properties, comprising approximately 2.9 million square feet of GLA. The following is a summary of key metrics as of July 27, 2017: Dutch Properties Number of tenants 734 GLA (square feet) 7,704,259 Occupancy at transaction date (%) 82.0 % $ Total fair value 963,348 Transaction date July 27, 2017 According to the business combination requirements, transaction costs relating to the Dutch Properties were expensed through net income rather than capitalized to the respective properties. The REIT also assumed certain assets and liabilities, which were recognized at their respective fair values. Acquisitions In addition to the Dutch Properties, during the year ended December 31, 2017, we completed the following acquisitions: Airport Plaza, Brussels, Belgium Siemens Land, Nuremberg, Germany Bollwerk, Stuttgart, Germany M22, Berlin, Germany Transaction costs Total Acquired GLA (square feet) 387,479 n/a 306,211 55,521 Occupancy at acquisition (%) Purchase price 97 % $ 143,161 $ 10,104 n/a 133,751 100% 31,609 100% $ 318,625 $ 13,903 $ 332,528 Financed by mortgage Date acquired 79,456 May 15, 2017 7,178 June 15, 2017 80,451 July 17, 2017 17,385 December 29, 2017 184,470 Dispositions During the three months ended December 31, 2017, the REIT disposed of four Initial Properties and six Dutch Properties, for an aggregate gross sales price of $44.9 million (€29.7 million), increasing total sales during 2017 to 43 investment properties, for approximately $151.9 million (€102.9 million), reflecting the properties’ fair value at the last reporting period prior to their sale. A portion of the net sales proceeds of $146.6 million was used to reduce our term loan credit facility. Building improvements Building improvements represent investments made in our existing properties to ensure our buildings are operating at an optimal level, as well as development capital used for expansion or redevelopment projects. During the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, we spent $21.0 million and $41.7 million, respectively, on building improvements (including joint venture properties – $21.7 million and $43.4 million, respectively). The increase in building improvements is primarily driven by value-enhancing redevelopment projects in 2017, including Millerntorplatz 1, Saarbrücken as well as development in our Dutch Properties. In general, building improvements are non-recoverable from the tenants unless specifically provided for in the lease agreement. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 13 The table below summarizes the building improvements incurred for the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Building improvements Recoverable Non-recoverable Value-enhancing redevelopment projects(1) Total comparative portfolio(2) Annual building improvements on assets classified as held for sale and sold properties Total portfolio Less: Building improvements on properties held through joint ventures Total building improvements included per financial statements December 31, 2017 1,134 $ 7,755 33,939 42,828 $ 553 43,381 1,713 41,668 $ $ $ $ December 31, 2016 1,225 7,047 19,612 27,884 588 28,472 1,378 27,094 (1) Value-add redevelopment projects are defined as those which result in additional gross leasable area, and include projects commissioned for the purpose of repositioning the assets. (2) Excludes sold properties and properties held for sale and includes the REIT’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates. Initial direct leasing costs and lease incentives Initial direct leasing costs include external leasing fees, related costs, and broker commissions incurred in negotiating and arranging tenant leases. Lease incentives include costs incurred to make leasehold improvements to tenant spaces and cash allowances. During the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, we incurred $3.7 million and $7.0 million, respectively, of lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs (including the joint venture properties – $4.1 million and $8.5 million, respectively). As at December 31, 2017, we had outstanding initial direct leasing cost commitments of $10.2 million, and $2.8 million on the REIT’s share of joint venture properties. Investment in joint ventures and associates As at December 31, 2017, the REIT had a total of eight Acquisition Properties held through a joint venture with POBA (“POBA joint venture”) and one Acquisition Property held through a similar joint venture with an Asian sovereign wealth fund (“Rivergate joint venture”). Pursuant to these arrangements, the REIT has joint control of these joint ventures and, as such, has classified its 50% interest in the joint ventures as investment in joint ventures and associates and accounted for the investment using the equity method. As at December 31, 2017, the carrying amount of the REIT’s investment in joint ventures and associates was $319.5 million (December 31, 2016 – $265.3 million). During the year ended December 31, 2017, the value of investment properties held through joint ventures and associates increased by $88.3 million, primarily driven by $53.2 million of fair value adjustments and $32.4 million of foreign exchange translation. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the REIT recorded fee income relating to the POBA and Rivergate joint ventures of $4.2 million (year ended December 31, 2016 – $5.2 million), which is included in interest and other income. OUR CAPITAL Liquidity and capital resources The REIT’s primary sources of capital include cash generated from operating activities, credit facilities, mortgage financing, and equity or debt issues, such as the unsecured Senior Notes. Our primary uses of capital include the payment of distributions, costs of attracting and retaining tenants, recurring property maintenance, major property improvements, debt amortization and interest payments, and property acquisitions. We expect to meet all of our ongoing obligations through current cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from (utilized in) operations, draws on the credit facilities, debt refinancing and, as growth requires and when appropriate, new equity or debt issues. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 14 As of December 31, 2017, our current liabilities exceed our current assets by $47.9 million, which includes $5.5 million of term loan credit facility repayments associated with assets held for sale. Repayments will be financed with proceeds from dispositions. Typically, real estate entities seek to address liquidity needs by having a balanced debt maturity schedule and revolving credit facilities. We are able to use our credit facility on short notice, which reduces the need to hold a significant amount of cash and cash equivalents on hand. Working capital balances fluctuate significantly from period to period depending on the timing of receipts and payments. Scheduled mortgage principal repayments that are due within one year amount to $16.0 million. Amounts payable outstanding at the end of any reporting period depend primarily on the timing of leasing costs and capital expenditures incurred as well as the impact of transaction costs incurred on any acquisitions or dispositions completed during the reporting period. The REIT fully expects that it will be able to meet its debt and payable obligations on their respective due dates. Debt Debt (per consolidated financial statements) Add: Proportionate share of debt related to: Investment in joint ventures and associates Total debt including proportionate share of debt relating to properties held through joint ventures and associates Mortgage debt (per consolidated financial statements) Add: Proportionate share of mortgage debt related to: Investment in joint ventures and associates Mortgage debt including proportionate share of mortgage debt relating to properties held through joint ventures and associates December 31, 2017 2,114,069 $ $ December 31, 2016 1,399,462 285,312 262,923 $ 2,399,381 $ 1,662,385 December 31, 2017 1,288,731 $ $ December 31, 2016 1,023,130 285,312 262,923 $ 1,574,043 $ 1,286,053 Debt strategy Our debt strategy is to obtain non-recourse secured mortgage financing, with a term to maturity that is appropriate in relation to the lease maturity profile of our portfolio, as well as to utilize the unsecured debt market. Our objective is to have staggered debt maturities to mitigate interest rate risk and limit refinancing exposure in any particular period. Including the REIT’s share of debt on properties held through joint ventures, we operate within a targeted debt-to-gross book value (net of cash), range of 50% to 55%. As at December 31, 2017, the debt-to-gross book value ratio (net of cash) was 49%, a decrease from 52% at December 31, 2016. The key performance indicators in the management of our debt are as follows: Financing excluding the Trust’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates Weighted average face rate of interest on debt (period-end) Weighted average effective interest rate(1) Level of debt (net debt-to-gross book value, net of cash) at period-end(2) Average level of debt (net debt-to-gross book value, net of cash)(2) Interest coverage ratio(2) Debt – average term to maturity (years) Financing including share of debt from investment in joint ventures and associates Level of debt (net debt-to-gross book value, net of cash) at period-end(2) Average level of debt, net of cash(2) For the year ended December 31, 2017 For the year ended December 31, 2016 1.64 % 1.98 % 46 % 46 % 4.52 times 5.6 49 % 50 % 1.83 % 2.15 % 48 % 49 % 2.83 times 6.5 52 % 53 % (1) Weighted average effective interest rate is calculated as the weighted average face rate of interest, net of amortization of fair value adjustments, discounts and financing costs. (2) Level of debt (net debt-to-gross book value, net of cash), average level of debt (net debt-to-gross book value, net of cash) and interest coverage ratio are non-GAAP measures. Calculations for each reconciled to IFRS balances can be found under “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures”. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 15 We currently use cash flow performance and debt level indicators to assess our ability to meet our financing obligations. Our current interest coverage ratio for the year ended December 31, 2017 is 4.52 times and reflects our ability to cover interest expense requirements. The increase was a result of higher cash flow from operations and interest savings due to the convertible debenture repayment and the refinancing of mortgages during 2016. Financing activities We finance our acquisitions using equity as well as conventional mortgage financing, term debt and floating rate credit facilities, in addition to issuing unsecured debt. Equity issue On March 21, 2017, we completed a public offering of 11,983,000 Units, including an over-allotment option of 1,563,000 Units, all of which were sold to the syndicate of underwriters at a price of $9.60 per unit. The Trust received gross proceeds of $115 million. On July 27, 2017, we completed a public offering of 28,575,000 Units, all of which were sold to the syndicate of underwriters at a price of $10.50 per unit. The Trust received gross proceeds of $300 million. The net proceeds of the public offering were used to partially finance the investment in the Dutch Properties, as disclosed in the business acquisition report of the Trust dated August 13, 2017. Senior Notes As part of the Dutch Properties transaction, we also completed an inaugural European debt offering of Senior Notes to finance the investment. The Senior Notes issued by a finance subsidiary of the Trust have an aggregate principal of €375 million, a face interest rate of 1.375%, and mature on December 21, 2021. Through this debt offering, the REIT created its first pool of unencumbered assets. As at December 31, 2017, the Trust was in compliance with its Senior Notes covenants. New debt During the year ended December 31, 2017, we obtained the following new mortgages: Property Debt on new acquisitions Siemens additional land, Nuremberg(1) Airport Plaza, Brussels, Belgium Bollwerk, Stuttgart, Germany M22, Berlin, Germany Additional debt on existing properties Millerntorplatz 1, Hamburg Total Mortgage ($000s) Mortgage (€000s) Face rate Date of funding Date of maturity $ 7,178 € 79,456 80,451 17,385 4,775 54,000 55,350 11,550 June 12, 2017 September 30, 2024 1.20 % July 3, 2024 1.86 % June 30, 2027 1.83 % 1.76 % December 29, 2017 December 30, 2027 July 5, 2017 July 17, 2017 14,847 $ 199,317 € 10,000 135,675 1.71 % April 25, 2017 February 6, 2025 (1) Variable interest rate loan at three-month EURIBOR plus 1.2% per annum, with an interest rate cap of 2.5% on 80% of the amortizing loan balance. In addition, the REIT completed the following mortgage refinancings during the year: Property name Marsstrasse 20-22, Munich(1) ERGO, Nuremberg Financing date February 27, 2017 May 18, 2017 New maturity date October 31, 2025 $ March 31, 2024 $ € (1) Reflects the REIT’s proportionate share of mortgage debt on a property held through a joint venture. New loan amount 32,434 $ 49,922 82,356 $ 56,300 € Old mortgage discharged 24,658 $ 34,368 59,026 $ 40,432 € Net proceeds 7,776 15,554 23,330 15,868 The Marsstrasse refinancing decreased the face rate of the mortgage from 2.69% to 1.49% and extended the maturity to 8.7 years from 3.3 years. The ERGO refinancing decreased the face rate of the mortgage from 2.45% to 1.34% and extended the maturity of the mortgage for 6.76 years. On December 19, 2017, we secured financing of €7.5 million for the refinancing of our Hildesheim property and the construction of a 100-room hotel on the site. Part of the loan will be used to repay financing currently provided for this asset by the term loan credit facility. The loan is split into two tranches, and carries an interest rate of 1.78% for a term of ten years. As at December 31, 2017, no amounts had been drawn. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 16 Debt composition Term loan credit facility(1) Revolving credit facility Mortgage debt(1) Mortgage debt on properties held through joint ventures(1) Senior Notes Land lease obligations Total Percent $ $ Variable 242,044 $ — 45,409 Fixed — $ — 1,243,322 December 31, 2017 Total 242,044 $ — 1,288,731 Variable 289,193 $ 87,139 36,618 December 31, 2016 Fixed — $ — 986,512 Total 289,193 87,139 1,023,130 — — — 287,453 $ 12% 285,312 556,583 26,711 2,111,928 $ 88% 285,312 556,583 26,711 2,399,381 $ 100% — — — 412,950 $ 25% 262,923 — — 1,249,435 $ 75% 262,923 — — 1,662,385 100% (1) Balance shown is net of deferred financing costs. Term loan credit facility The REIT’s term loan credit facility (the “Facility”) is structured as an interest-only facility with a major U.S. financial institution. The Facility was refinanced on December 14, 2015 for a term of five years and has variable interest rate calculated and payable quarterly at a rate equal to the aggregate of the three-month EURIBOR plus a margin of 225 basis points. Pursuant to the requirements of the Facility, we purchased EURIBOR interest rate caps with a weighted average strike rate of 0.5% to cover 99% of the Facility. As at December 31, 2017, the weighted average rate of the Facility was 2.25%. Including financing costs, the effective interest rate under the Facility was 3.29%. The Facility agreement requires that at each interest payment date, and each date of prepayment of the Facility, the interest coverage ratio be equal to or above 2.35 times and that the loan-to-value ratio does not exceed 60%. As at December 31, 2017, the Trust was in compliance with these loan covenants. There are no prepayment fees on property dispositions for up to 25% of the portfolio value within the first two years of the loan and up to 40% of the portfolio value during the term of the loan. On property dispositions, 110% of the loan amount allocated to a disposed property has to be repaid. The prepayment amount exceeding the established thresholds for property dispositions within the first two years of the loan is subject to a prepayment fee equal to a yield maintenance fee. Commencing in year three, a prepayment fee of 2.0% is payable, which subsequently drops to 1.5% in year four, and no prepayment fee is payable in the final year of the Facility. Revolving credit facility On June 6, 2017, the REIT renewed the €100 million revolving credit facility on favourable terms, resulting in a reduction of the margin paid by the REIT of 100 basis points. The interest rate on Canadian dollar advances under the revolving credit facility is now prime plus 100 basis points or bankers’ acceptance rates plus 200 basis points. The interest rate for euro advances is 200 basis points over the three-month EURIBOR rate. The revised terms also allow the REIT to enter into swap arrangements with an effective borrowing rate at the EURIBOR rate plus swap spread, further reducing borrowing costs. The term was extended to June 6, 2019. The revolving credit facility was undrawn at December 31, 2017. There was an undrawn letter of credit commitment for €1.2 million against the facility as at December 31, 2017. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 17 Debt maturity profile The table below highlights the debt maturity profile of the REIT’s contractual obligations, including mortgages on the nine joint venture properties held by the REIT: 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 and thereafter Senior Notes discount Financing costs Total Scheduled principal repayments on non-matured debt Debt maturities $ $ 5,502 $ — 416,458 584,080 184,322 1,072,959 2,263,321 $ 20,346 $ 22,285 21,039 21,837 19,977 60,873 166,357 $ $ Total 25,848 22,285 437,497 605,917 204,299 1,133,832 2,429,678 (2,720 ) (27,577 ) 2,399,381 Commitments and contingencies We are contingently liable with respect to guarantees that are issued in the normal course of business and with respect to litigation and claims that may arise from time to time. In the opinion of management, any liability that may arise from such contingencies would not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements. As at December 31, 2017, the REIT’s future minimum commitments under operating leases are as follows: Less than 1 year 1–5 years Longer than 5 years Total $ Operating lease payments(1) 782 419 — 1,201 $ (1) Excludes land leases which are accounted for in debt as land lease obligations. During the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, the Trust paid $0.2 million and $1.0 million in minimum lease payments, respectively, which have been included in comprehensive income for the period. Foreign currency contracts In order to manage the exposure to currency risk of unitholders, the Trust has entered into foreign exchange forward contracts. At December 31, 2017, we had various currency forward contracts in place to sell euros for Canadian dollars for the next 36 months. On settlement of a contract, we realize a gain or loss on the difference between the forward rate and the spot rate. We mark to market the contracts quarterly and recorded fair value losses of $17.5 million. At December 31, 2017, the Trust had foreign exchange forward contracts to sell €243.3 million in total from January 2018 to December 2020 at an average exchange rate of $1.528 per euro. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 18 The table below highlights the forward contracts outstanding as at December 31, 2017: Contracts maturing by quarter Q1 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2018 Q4 2018 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 Q2 2020 Q3 2020 Q4 2020 Total Equity The table below highlights our outstanding equity: Units Hedge value 22,452 22,877 22,969 23,882 23,304 23,197 22,735 19,813 18,735 17,981 15,324 10,069 243,338 € € Weighted average hedge rate 1.506 1.482 1.505 1.497 1.538 1.549 1.562 1.574 1.507 1.535 1.535 1.579 1.528 Number of Units 176,500,343 December 31, 2017 Amount 2,135,100 $ Unitholders’ equity December 31, 2016 Number of Units 125,456,199 $ Amount 1,357,724 Units Our amended and restated declaration of trust dated May 7, 2014 (the “Declaration of Trust”) authorizes the issuance of an unlimited number of two classes of units: Units and Special Trust Units. The Special Trust Units may only be issued to holders of securities exchangeable for Units, are not transferable and are used to provide holders of such securities with voting rights with respect to Dream Global REIT. Each Unit and Special Trust Unit entitles the holder thereof to one vote for each Unit at all meetings of unitholders of the Trust. No Special Trust Units are currently outstanding. The Trust has a Deferred Unit Incentive Plan (“DUIP”) that provides for the grant of deferred trust units and income deferred units to trustees, officers, employees and affiliates and their service providers, including DAM, our asset manager. The following table summarizes the changes in our outstanding equity: Total Units outstanding on December 31, 2016 Units issued pursuant to public offerings Units issued pursuant to private placements in connection with the Dutch Properties transaction Units issued to certain executives and senior staff in connection with the Dutch Properties Units issued pursuant to the DUIP Units issued pursuant to the DRIP(1) Total Units outstanding on December 31, 2017 Units issued pursuant to the DRIP on January 15, 2018 Total Units outstanding on January 31, 2018 (1) Distribution Reinvestment and Unit Purchase Plan. Units 125,456,199 40,558,000 7,935,395 191,581 435,786 1,923,382 176,500,343 201,732 176,702,075 For the year ended December 31, 2017, 435,786 Units were issued pursuant to the DUIP to trustees, officers and employees (December 31, 2016 – 107,400 Units). A total of 2,892,474 deferred trust units and income deferred trust units were outstanding as at December 31, 2017. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 19 Distribution policy Our Declaration of Trust provides our trustees with the discretion to determine the percentage payout of income that would be in the best interest of the Trust. Amounts retained in excess of the declared distributions are used to fund leasing costs and capital expenditure requirements. Given that working capital tends to fluctuate over time and should not affect our distribution policy, we disregard it when determining our distributions. We also exclude the impact of leasing costs, which fluctuate with lease maturities, renewal terms and the type of asset being leased. We evaluate the impact of leasing activity based on averages for our portfolio over a two- to three-year time frame. In order to manage the exposure to currency risk of unitholders, the Trust has entered into foreign exchange forward contracts. Distributions We currently pay monthly distributions to unitholders of 6.667 cents per unit, or 80 cents per unit on an annual basis. At December 31, 2017, approximately 19.6% of our total Units were enrolled in the Distribution Reinvestment and Unit Purchase Plan (“DRIP”). Annualized distribution rate Monthly distribution rate Period-end closing unit price Annualized distribution yield on closing unit price December 31, 2016 0.80 $ September 30, 2016 0.80 $ 2017 0.80 $ 2017 0.80 $ $ $ 0.0667 $ 0.0667 $ 0.0667 $ 0.0667 $ 0.0667 $ 0.0667 $ 0.0667 $ 9.62 $ $ 2017 0.80 $ 2017 0.80 $ 12.22 $ 10.92 $ 11.01 $ 9.38 $ 9.45 $ 9.01 $ June 30, 2016 0.80 $ March 31, 2016 0.80 0.0667 8.71 6.55 % 8.47 % 7.27 % 8.88 % 7.33 % 8.53 % 8.32 % 9.19 % For the quarter ended December 31, 2017, distributions declared amounted to $35.3 million. Of this amount, $6.7 million was reinvested in additional Units pursuant to the DRIP, resulting in a cash payout ratio of 81.1%. Distributions declared for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $124.1 million. Of this amount, $20.9 million was reinvested in additional Units pursuant to the DRIP, resulting in a cash payout ratio of 83.2%. Three months ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2017 Declared amounts 4% bonus distribution Total Declared amounts 4% bonus distribution 2017 distributions Paid in cash or reinvested in Units Payable at December 31, 2017 Total distributions 2017 reinvestment Reinvested to December 31, 2017 Reinvested on January 15, 2018 Total distributions reinvested Distributions paid in cash Reinvestment to distribution ratio (for the period) Cash payout ratio $ $ $ $ $ 23,496 $ 11,767 35,263 $ 4,372 $ 2,310 6,682 $ 28,581 18.9% 81.1% 174 $ — 174 $ 174 $ 92 266 $ 23,670 $ 11,767 35,437 $ 112,294 11,767 124,061 4,546 $ 2,402 6,948 $ $ 18,586 2,310 20,896 103,165 $ $ $ $ 742 $ — 742 $ 742 $ 92 834 $ 16.8% 83.2% Total 113,036 11,767 124,803 19,328 2,402 21,730 Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 20 OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS Statement of net income and comprehensive income reconciliation to consolidated financial statements Amounts per consolidated financial statements Share of income from investments in joint ventures and associates $ 84,303 $ (25,514 ) 58,789 7,995 $ (1,344 ) 6,651 2017 Three months ended December 31, 2016 Share of income from investments in joint ventures and associates Amounts per consolidated financial statements Total 92,298 $ (26,858 ) 65,440 48,576 $ (16,162 ) 32,414 7,674 $ (1,319 ) 6,355 Total 56,250 (17,481 ) 38,769 2,241 117 2,358 1,230 186 1,416 28,444 (28,444 ) — 2,786 (2,786 ) — 7 30,692 — (28,327 ) 7 2,365 (3,775 ) (6,972 ) (37 ) (10,506 ) (21,290 ) — (924 ) — (1,457 ) (2,381 ) (3,775 ) (7,896 ) (37 ) (11,963 ) (23,671 ) 85,614 (7,654 ) (1,167 ) (224 ) (1,652 ) 12 74,929 143,120 (693 ) (22,989 ) (23,682 ) 119,438 $ 29,122 — — — — — 29,122 5,065 (108 ) (4,957 ) (5,065 ) — $ 114,736 (7,654 ) (1,167 ) (224 ) (1,652 ) 12 104,051 148,185 (801 ) (27,946 ) (28,747 ) 119,438 $ 5 4,021 (1,379 ) (5,013 ) (21 ) (7,791 ) (14,204 ) 20,740 10,553 (716 ) (3,253 ) (2,547 ) — 24,777 47,008 (156 ) (16,137 ) (16,293 ) 30,715 $ — (2,600 ) — (950 ) — (1,456 ) (2,406 ) (1,517 ) — — — — — (1,517 ) (168 ) (1 ) 169 168 — $ 5 1,421 (1,379 ) (5,963 ) (21 ) (9,247 ) (16,610 ) 19,223 10,553 (716 ) (3,253 ) (2,547 ) — 23,260 46,840 (157 ) (15,968 ) (16,125 ) 30,715 117,948 $ 1,490 119,438 — $ — — 117,948 $ 1,490 119,438 29,870 $ 845 30,715 — $ — — 29,870 845 30,715 34,467 5,655 40,122 260 40,382 — — — — — 34,467 5,655 40,122 260 40,382 (44,386 ) (9,954 ) (54,340 ) (430 ) (54,770 ) — — — — — (44,386 ) (9,954 ) (54,340 ) (430 ) (54,770 ) Investment properties revenue Investment properties operating expenses Net rental income Other income Interest and other income Share of net income from investment in joint ventures and associates Share of net income from investment in other joint ventures Other expenses Portfolio management General and administrative Depreciation and amortization Interest expense Fair value adjustments, loss on sale of investment properties and other activities Fair value adjustment to investment properties Fair value adjustment to financial instruments Internal direct leasing costs Debt settlement costs, net Loss on sale of investment properties Acquisition related gain, net Income before income taxes Current income tax expense Deferred income tax (expense) recovery Provision for income taxes Net income Total net income for the period attributable to: Unitholders of the Trust Shareholders of subsidiaries Net income Foreign currency translation adjustments for the period attributable to: Other operations Investment in joint ventures Unitholders of the Trust Shareholders of subsidiaries $ $ Comprehensive income for the period attributable to: Unitholders of the Trust Shareholders of subsidiaries 158,070 1,750 159,820 $ $ — — — $ 158,070 1,750 159,820 $ (24,470 ) 415 (24,055 ) $ — — — $ (24,470 ) 415 (24,055 ) Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 21 Investment properties revenue Investment properties operating expenses Net rental income Other income Interest and other income Share of net income from investment in joint ventures and associates Share of net income from investment in other joint ventures Other expenses Portfolio management General and administrative Depreciation and amortization Interest expense Fair value adjustments, loss on sale of investment properties and other activities Fair value adjustment to investment properties Fair value adjustment to financial instruments Internal direct leasing costs Debt settlement costs, net Loss on sale of investment properties Acquisition related gain, net $ $ Income before income taxes Current income taxes expense Deferred income taxes expense Provision for income taxes Net income Total net income for the year attributable to: Unitholders of the Trust Shareholders of subsidiaries Net income Foreign currency translation adjustments for the year attributable to: Other operations Investment in joint ventures Unitholders of the Trust Shareholders of subsidiaries Comprehensive income for the year attributable to: Unitholders of the Trust Shareholders of subsidiaries Amounts per consolidated financial statements 263,728 $ (79,518 ) 184,210 $ Share of income from investments in joint ventures and associates 30,987 $ (5,513 ) 25,474 2017 Total 294,715 $ (85,031 ) 209,684 Year ended December 31, 2016 Share of income from investments in joint ventures and associates Amounts per consolidated financial statements 203,565 $ (69,320 ) 134,245 31,747 $ (6,046 ) 25,701 Total 235,312 (75,366 ) 159,946 7,768 492 8,260 7,445 894 8,339 58,433 (58,433 ) — 30,792 (30,792 ) — 28 66,229 — (57,941 ) 28 8,288 19 38,256 — (29,898 ) 19 8,358 (9,343 ) (23,575 ) (86 ) (35,201 ) (68,205 ) — (3,325 ) — (5,694 ) (9,019 ) (9,343 ) (26,900 ) (86 ) (40,895 ) (77,224 ) (6,031 ) (20,252 ) (111 ) (40,810 ) (67,204 ) 171,123 (23,193 ) (4,041 ) (1,443 ) (5,286 ) 23,817 160,977 343,211 (1,650 ) (45,885 ) (47,535 ) 295,676 $ 53,194 — — (1,699 ) — — 51,495 10,009 (105 ) (9,904 ) (10,009 ) — $ 224,317 (23,193 ) (4,041 ) (3,142 ) (5,286 ) 23,817 212,472 353,220 (1,755 ) (55,789 ) (57,544 ) 295,676 $ 80,315 15,190 (3,181 ) (21,640 ) (5,482 ) — 65,202 170,499 (475 ) (28,690 ) (29,165 ) 141,334 $ — (3,614 ) — (6,178 ) (9,792 ) 20,171 — — (1,655 ) — — 18,516 4,527 — (4,527 ) (4,527 ) — $ (6,031 ) (23,866 ) (111 ) (46,988 ) (76,996 ) 100,486 15,190 (3,181 ) (23,295 ) (5,482 ) — 83,718 175,026 (475 ) (33,217 ) (33,692 ) 141,334 292,576 $ 3,100 295,676 — $ — — 292,576 $ 3,100 295,676 139,733 $ 1,601 141,334 — $ — — 139,733 1,601 141,334 86,522 15,533 102,055 438 102,493 — — — — — 86,522 15,533 102,055 438 102,493 (67,354 ) (15,644 ) (82,998 ) (650 ) (83,648 ) — — — — — (67,354 ) (15,644 ) (82,998 ) (650 ) (83,648 ) 394,631 3,538 398,169 $ $ — — — $ 394,631 3,538 398,169 $ 56,735 951 57,686 $ — — — $ 56,735 951 57,686 Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 22 Net operating income Investment properties revenue includes rental income from investment properties as well as recovery income on operating costs and property taxes from tenants. Investment properties operating expenses comprise occupancy costs and property taxes as well as certain expenses that are not recoverable from tenants, the majority of which are related to major repairs and maintenance. Investment properties operating expenses primarily fluctuate with changes in occupancy levels and levels of repairs and maintenance. NOI is defined as investment properties revenue less investment properties operating expenses, including the share of net rental income from investments in joint ventures and associates. The following table shows a breakout of NOI for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Initial Properties Acquisition Properties Dutch Properties Net operating income(1) Less: Net rental income from joint venture properties Net rental income $ $ Three months ended December 31, 2016 8,361 $ 30,408 — 38,769 $ 6,355 32,414 2017 8,404 $ 37,495 19,541 65,440 $ 6,651 58,789 Year ended December 31, 2017 36,057 $ 141,056 32,571 209,684 $ 25,474 184,210 2016 42,851 117,095 — 159,946 25,701 134,245 (1) Net operating income (“NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures” for the definition of NOI. Comparative properties cash NOI The NOI shown below details both comparative and non-comparative items. The comparative properties cash NOI disclosed in the following table pertains to properties acquired prior to January 1, 2016 and excludes properties sold in 2016 and 2017, as well as assets classified as held for sale as at December 31, 2017. Comparative properties cash NOI excludes accounting adjustments such as straight-line rent, amortization of lease incentives and other. Comparative properties cash NOI(1) Cash NOI(1) from: Property acquisitions Dutch Properties Properties held for sale/sold Cash net operating income(1) Straight-line rent Amortization of lease incentives Net operating income(1) Less: Net rental income from joint venture properties Net rental income $ $ December 31, December 31, 2017 151,041 $ 2016 142,603 $ Amount 8,438 26,671 31,538 5,489 214,739 (930 ) (4,125 ) 209,684 (25,474 ) 184,210 $ 5,118 — 12,929 160,650 2,476 (3,180 ) 159,946 (25,701 ) 134,245 $ 21,553 31,538 (7,440 ) 54,089 (3,406 ) (945 ) 49,738 227 49,965 Year ended Change % 5.9 421.1 100.0 (57.5 ) 33.7 (0.9 ) 37.2 (1) NOI, cash NOI and comparative properties cash NOI are non-GAAP measures. See “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures” for their definition. Overall, the comparative properties cash NOI increased by $8.4 million, or 5.9%, from December 31, 2016. Growth in the comparative properties cash NOI was driven by an increase in in-place rents of 8.6% since December 31, 2016, an increase in average occupancy, and lower free-rent periods in 2017 compared to 2016. When adjusting comparative properties cash NOI for straight-line rent and amortization of lease incentives, the increase in NOI was $4.4 million, or 3.1%. Net rental income, excluding the REIT’s share of joint venture properties, was $184.2 million, an increase of $50.0 million, or 37.2%, compared to the prior year. The increase primarily comprises $31.5 million in net rental income from the Dutch Properties, $21.6 million attributable to acquisitions completed throughout 2016 and 2017, and $8.4 million from comparative properties cash NOI. This was offset by a $7.4 million decrease due to property dispositions, and a $3.4 million decrease in straight-line rent resulting from future free rent periods granted in 2017 relating to the renewal of Deutsche Post and a few other tenants, compared to free rent periods granted to various tenants in the portfolio in the prior year. The increase in investment properties revenues was a result of the same factors discussed above. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 23 Investment properties revenue and investment properties operating expenses The table below summarizes our revenue and operating expenses in euros: Investment properties revenue(1) Investment properties operating expenses(1) Net operating income(1)(2) Three months ended December 31, 2016 39,064 € (12,139 ) 26,925 € 2017 61,561 € (17,852 ) 43,709 € € € Year ended December 31, 2017 200,588 € (57,850 ) 142,738 € 2016 160,466 (51,434 ) 109,032 (1) Includes the REIT’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates and is considered a non-GAAP measure. (2) Net operating income (“NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures” for the definition of NOI. Interest and other income Interest and other income comprises interest earned on notes receivable, management fees and loan facility income earned with respect to the POBA and Rivergate joint ventures, as well as other fees. Except for the fees earned from our third-party joint venture agreements, the income included in interest and other income is not necessarily of a recurring nature and the amounts may vary quarter-over-quarter. Management fees, loan facility income and interest earned was $0.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $1.0 million in the comparative quarter of 2016. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, management fees, loan facility income and interest earned were $4.8 million, compared to $5.8 million for the comparative period in 2016. The decrease was primarily due to the suspension of the credit facility in early 2017. Other income and fees was $1.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017, compared to $0.2 million for the comparative quarter of 2016. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, other income was $3.0 million compared to $1.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016. Other income for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017 included a $1.3 million termination fee relating to a Dutch Property, as well as other smaller termination fees, and various settlements with vendors and tenants. Portfolio management Our portfolio management team comprises the employees of our advisory subsidiaries in Europe who are responsible for providing operational management services for the investment properties, including leasing activities, oversight of the third- party property managers and facility managers, reporting, and compliance. Portfolio management expense was $3.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017, a $2.4 million increase from the comparative quarter in the prior year. Portfolio management expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $9.3 million, or $3.3 million higher than the amounts incurred for the comparative period in 2016. The increase for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017 is primarily due to $2.3 million and $3.4 million, respectively, of portfolio management costs relating to the Dutch Properties platform. General and administrative General and administrative expenses totalled $7.0 million and $23.6 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, respectively. The increase of $2.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 was a result of asset management fees for acquisitions completed in 2017, and for the Dutch Properties. The increase of $3.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 relates to asset management fees of approximately $1.5 million for the Dutch Properties and $1.1 million of asset management fees for other acquisitions which closed late in 2016 and 2017. The remainder of the increase is due to fees paid in cash instead of deferred units which were valued at a discount since August 2016. There were no changes in general and administrative expenses incurred on properties held through joint ventures and associates year-over-year. Interest expense Interest expense was $10.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $2.7 million compared to the prior year comparative quarter. The increase is due to interest expense of $2.4 million on the Senior Notes and $1.2 million for new mortgages resulting from acquisitions and capital leases in the quarter. This was partially offset by a $0.9 million decrease in interest expense from lower outstanding balances on the revolving credit facility and term loan credit facility. The remaining increase is a result of higher average euro to Canadian dollar exchange rates in the comparative quarter. Interest expense on our share of debt on properties held through joint ventures stayed flat for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 compared to the prior year comparative quarter. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 24 Interest expense was $35.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, a decrease of $5.6 million compared to the same period last year. The decrease was a result of interest savings of $7.9 million due to the redemption of the Debentures in Q3 2016, $2.0 million due to repayments of the term loan facility relating to property dispositions, and $1.0 million in interest savings from lower drawn balances on the revolving credit facility. This was partially offset by $1.2 million of interest expense for new acquisitions and capital leases, and $4.1 million of interest on the Senior Notes. Interest expense on our share of debt on properties held through joint ventures decreased by $0.5 million to $5.7 million, compared to the prior year. The decrease was driven by refinancing of mortgages late in 2016, and mortgage principal repayments. Fair value adjustments to investment properties Fair value adjustment is determined by taking the fair value gain or loss resulting from internal or external valuations of the investment properties, adjusted for (i) building improvements, lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs, net of amortization, (ii) changes in straight-line rent and (iii) transaction costs on acquisitions. For the three months ended December 31, 2017, a gain of $85.6 million was recognized compared to a gain of $20.7 million in the comparative quarter last year. The fair value gain resulted from a $105.0 million increase in value of the Acquisition Properties due to improved occupancy rates, higher in-place rental rates, compression in capitalization rates and value-add improvements. The gain was partially offset by a negative fair value adjustment in our Initial Properties and the Dutch Properties, which had relatively flat fair values in the quarter but resulted in a negative fair value adjustment due to capital expenditures and leasing costs. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, a gain of $171.1 million was recognized compared to a gain of $80.3 million in the comparative period last year. The $4.3 million gain pertaining to the Initial Properties was driven by the Deutsche Post lease renewal of 2.5 million square feet executed in 2017. The $175.8 million gain pertaining to the Acquisition Properties resulted from similar factors listed above for the three-month period ended December 31, 2017. The Dutch Properties fair values were flat since closing of the transaction, which resulted in a negative fair value adjustment of approximately $9.0 million as a result of capital expenditures and leasing costs for the period. Fair value adjustments on properties held through joint ventures are discussed under “Our Resources and Financial Condition”. Fair value adjustments to financial instruments For the three months ended December 31, 2017, we incurred a loss in the fair value of financial instruments of $7.7 million compared to a gain of $10.6 million in the prior year comparative quarter. The fair value adjustments in the current period mainly comprise the following: • A $0.2 million loss was recognized on the fair value change in the interest rate caps as a result of a decrease in the forward price of interest rates, compared to a $0.6 million gain recognized in the comparative period last year; • An unrealized loss of $6.9 million was recognized related to our foreign currency forward contracts due to the appreciation of the euro compared to the Canadian dollar since the end of Q3 2017, versus an $11.3 million unrealized gain during the comparative period due to the depreciation of the euro compared to the Canadian dollar; and • A $0.6 million loss was recognized related to our DUIP, mainly reflecting an increase in the market price of the REIT’s Units, compared to a loss of $1.3 million in the same period in 2016. For the year ended December 31, 2017, we incurred a loss in the fair value of financial instruments of $23.2 million compared to a gain of $15.2 million in the prior comparative period. The fair value adjustments in the current period mainly comprise the following: • A $3.1 million loss was recognized on the fair value of interest rate caps and swap, $2.3 million of which was related to the purchase of an interest rate swap entered into in relation to the Senior Notes and expired within the same period, as compared to a $2.8 million loss recognized on the valuation of interest rate caps in the comparative period last year; • The Debentures were redeemed on September 15, 2016 and, as a result, no fair value change was recognized on the conversion feature in 2017, compared to a gain of $1.4 million in 2016; • An unrealized loss of $17.5 million was recognized related to our foreign currency forward contracts due to the appreciation of the euro compared to the Canadian dollar since the end of 2016, versus a $20.1 million unrealized gain during the comparative period due to the depreciation of the euro compared to the Canadian dollar; and • A $2.5 million loss was recognized related to our DUIP, mainly reflecting an increase in the market price of the REIT’s Units, compared to a loss of $3.5 million in the same period in 2016. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 25 Debt settlement costs For the three months ended December 31, 2017, we incurred debt settlement costs of $0.2 million compared to $3.3 million in the prior year comparative quarter. The debt settlement costs in 2017 relate to the unamortized deferred financing costs written off with respect to repayments of the term loan facility on disposition of Initial Properties for the quarter. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, we incurred debt settlement costs of $1.4 million compared to $21.6 million in the prior year comparative period. The debt settlement costs mainly comprise the following: • • $1.3 million was recognized as unamortized deferred financing costs with respect to term loan credit facility repayments on the sale of Initial Properties and was written off in the current period; and $0.1 million in refinancing charges ($1.8 million including the Trust’s ownership share in the joint venture property with POBA, comprising $1.6 million in cancellation charges and $0.2 million of unamortized deferred financing costs). Internal direct leasing costs The Trust incurred a total of $1.2 million and $4.0 million of internal leasing costs for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, respectively. The increase of $0.5 million and of $0.9 million was primarily a result of the Dutch Properties, as well as additional resources used to support increased leasing volumes during the current year. Loss on sale of investment properties Loss on sale of investment properties for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 was $1.7 million, compared to a $2.5 million loss in the same quarter last year. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, there was a loss on sale of investment properties of $5.3 million, compared to $5.5 million in the prior year. Loss on sale of investment properties is mainly attributable to transaction costs for property dispositions. As part of the capital recycling program, we disposed of 43 properties, including eight Dutch Properties, during the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, compared to a total of 39 properties during 2016. Income taxes The Trust recognized current income tax expenses of $0.7 million and $1.7 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, compared to $0.2 million and $0.5 million for the comparative periods in 2016. There was no significant current income tax expense on properties held through joint ventures and associates. We also recognized deferred income tax expenses of $23.0 million and $45.9 million, respectively, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $16.1 million and $28.7 million, respectively, for the comparative periods in 2016. Deferred income tax expenses are primarily impacted by fluctuations from (i) investment properties’ fair values compared to tax values and (ii) fair value adjustments on financial instruments. Deferred income tax expense on properties held through joint ventures and associates for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017 were $5.0 million and $9.9 million, respectively, an increase from $0.2 million and $4.5 million compared to the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016. Increases are primarily driven by the change in investment properties’ fair value compared to tax values. Impact of foreign exchange Exchange rate fluctuations between the Canadian dollar and the euro impact the Trust’s reported revenues, expenses, income, cash flows, assets and liabilities. The table below summarizes changes in the exchange rates during the three months and year ended December 31, 2017. Average exchange rate (Cdn. dollars to one euro) Exchange rate at period-end (Cdn. dollars to one euro) Three months ended December 31, Change 2016 2017 4.1 % 1.438 1.498 6.2 % 1.417 1.505 2017 1.465 1.505 Year ended December 31, 2016 1.466 1.417 Change (0.1 )% 6.2 % Comprehensive income was impacted by a foreign currency translation gain of $40.4 million and $102.5 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017. The exchange rate increased from $1.417:€1 as at December 31, 2016 to $1.505:€1 as at December 31, 2017. The quarterly results of our euro-denominated operations included in net income were translated at an average exchange rate of $1.498:€1 compared to $1.438:€1 in the same quarter last year. For the year ended December 31, 2017, results were translated at an average rate of $1.465:€1 compared to $1.466:€1 in the same period last year. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 26 Funds from operations and adjusted funds from operations Net income for the period Add (deduct): Net income attributable to non-controlling interest Net FFO impact attributable to non-controlling interest Amortization of lease incentives Internal direct leasing costs Debt settlement costs Acquisition related gain, net Loss on sale of investment properties Deferred income tax expense Gain (loss) on settlement of foreign currency contracts Fair value adjustment to investment properties Fair value adjustment to financial instruments FFO(1) Add (deduct): Amortization of financing costs Amortization of initial discount on Debentures Amortization of the discount on Senior Notes Deferred unit compensation expense Deferred asset management fees Straight-line rent Deduct: Normalized initial direct leasing costs and lease incentives Normalized non-recoverable recurring capital expenditures AFFO(1) $ Three months ended December 31, 2017 119,438 $ $ 2016 30,715 $ Year ended December 31, 2017 295,676 $ 2016 141,334 (1,490 ) 1,321 1,172 1,167 224 (12 ) 1,652 27,946 803 (114,736 ) 7,654 45,139 $ 1,449 $ — 163 783 322 594 48,450 (2,945 ) (2,290 ) 43,215 $ (845 ) 636 949 716 3,253 — 2,547 15,968 1,300 (19,223 ) (10,553 ) 25,463 $ 1,200 $ — — 668 261 (1,670 ) 25,922 (1,745 ) (1,357 ) 22,820 $ (3,100 ) 2,261 4,108 4,041 3,142 (23,817 ) 5,286 55,789 4,734 (224,317 ) 23,193 146,996 $ 5,070 $ — 270 2,573 1,297 930 157,136 (9,436 ) (7,338 ) 140,362 $ (1,601 ) 766 3,210 3,181 23,295 — 5,482 33,217 2,129 (100,485 ) (15,190 ) 95,338 5,873 893 — 2,151 1,613 (2,476 ) 103,392 (7,198 ) (5,599 ) 90,595 $ $ (1) FFO and AFFO are non-GAAP measures. See “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures”. Capital expenditures, or ‘building improvements’ as referred to in the investment properties continuity schedule, including our share from joint ventures, were $43.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. Management has included a detailed breakdown of the components of capital expenditures in the Investment Properties section under the heading “Building Improvements”. As disclosed, approximately $7.7 million of the total spent on building improvements for the year relate to non- recoverable recurring capital expenditure (“capex”), which is comparable to the amount used in the reserve above. Funds from operations FFO(1) FFO per unit – basic FFO per unit – diluted(2) Three months ended December 31, 2017 45,139 $ 0.26 $ 0.25 $ 2016 25,463 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ $ $ $ Year ended December 31, 2017 146,996 $ 0.97 $ 0.95 $ 2016 95,338 0.80 0.80 (1) FFO is a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures”. FFO has been reconciled to net income in the section “Our Financial Results” under the heading “Funds from operations and adjusted funds from operations”. (2) The Debentures are dilutive for the three months and year ended December 31, 2016; therefore, debenture interest of $2,257 and $7,867, respectively, is added to FFO. Total FFO for the quarter was $45.1 million, an increase of $19.7 million, or 77.3%, over the prior year comparative quarter. The increase is due to funds from operations on the Dutch Properties, an increase in net rental income as a result of acquisitions completed late 2016, and an increase in same-property net rental income. Total FFO for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 was $147.0 million, an increase of $51.7 million, or 54.2%, over the prior year comparative period. The increase is due to funds from operations on the Dutch Properties, an increase in net rental income as a result of acquisitions completed in 2016 and 2017, growth in same-property net rental income, and lower interest expense resulting from refinancing activities in late 2016. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 27 Adjusted funds from operations AFFO(1) AFFO per unit – basic Three months ended December 31, 2017 43,215 $ 0.24 $ 2016 22,820 $ 0.18 $ $ $ Year ended December 31, 2017 140,362 $ 0.92 $ 2016 90,595 0.76 (1) AFFO is a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures”. AFFO has been reconciled to net income in the section “Our Financial Results” under the heading “Funds from operations and adjusted funds from operations”. Total AFFO for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 increased by $20.4 million, or 89.4%, over the prior year comparative quarter, reflecting an increase in funds from operations from the Dutch Properties, and an increase in net rental income as a result of acquisitions completed in late 2016 and 2017. Total AFFO for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 was $140.4 million, an increase of $49.8 million, or 54.9%, over the prior year comparative period. The increase is driven by five months of operations on the Dutch Properties, an increase in net rental income as a result of acquisitions completed in 2016 and 2017 and lower interest expense resulting from refinancing activities in late 2016. Selected annual information The following table provides selected information for the past three years: Investment properties revenue(1) Net income Total assets(1) Non-current liabilities(1) Distributions declared REIT Units $ For the year ended December 31, 2017 294,715 $ 295,676 4,815,125 2,531,588 124,847 176,500,343 For the year ended December 31, 2016 235,312 $ 141,334 3,167,493 1,585,480 95,239 125,456,199 For the year ended December 31, 2015 223,169 145,826 3,045,780 1,639,178 90,384 113,024,465 (1) Includes the REIT’s proportionate share of properties held through joint ventures and associates. For a reconciliation of the Trust’s results and statement of financial position, please see “Our Financial Results” under the heading “Statement of net income and comprehensive income reconciliation to consolidated financial statements” and “Non-GAAP Measures and Other Disclosures” under the heading “Balance sheet reconciliation to consolidated financial statements” in the MD&A. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 28 QUARTERLY INFORMATION (per consolidated financial statements) The following table shows quarterly information since January 1, 2016: Investment properties revenue Investment properties operating expenses Net rental income Other income Interest and other income Share of net income from investment in joint ventures Other expenses Portfolio management General and administrative Amortization and depreciation Interest expense Fair value adjustments, loss on sale of investment properties and other activities Fair value adjustments to investment properties Fair value adjustments to financial instruments Internal direct leasing costs Debt settlement costs Loss on sale of investment properties Acquisition related gain, net Income before taxes Current income taxes recovery (expense) Deferred income tax expense Provision for income taxes Net income Total income for the period attributable to: Unitholders of the Trust Shareholders of the subsidiaries Net income Add (deduct): Income allocated to non-controlling interest Net FFO impact attributable to non-controlling interest Amortization of lease incentives Internal direct leasing costs Acquisition related gain, net Debt settlement costs Loss on sale of investment properties Deferred income tax expense Gain (loss) on settlement of Forex contracts Fair value adjustments to investment properties Fair value adjustments to financial instruments FFO FFO per unit – basic FFO per unit – diluted Funds from operations Add (deduct): Amortization of financing costs Accretion of debenture conversion feature Amortization of the discount on Senior Notes Deferred compensation expense Deferred asset management expense Straight-line rent Deduct: Normalized initial direct leasing costs and lease incentives Normalized non-recoverable recurring capital expenditures AFFO AFFO per unit – basic Weighted average number of Units: Basic Diluted Quarterly average exchange rate ($:€1) $ Q4 2017 84,303 $ (25,514 ) 58,789 Q3 2017 74,981 $ (21,941 ) 53,040 Q2 2017 54,001 $ (16,373 ) 37,628 Q1 2017 50,443 $ (15,690 ) 34,753 Q4 2016 48,576 $ (16,162 ) 32,414 Q3 2016 51,254 $ (17,953 ) 33,301 Q2 2016 52,009 $ (18,351 ) 33,658 Q1 2016 51,726 (16,854 ) 34,872 2,241 28,451 30,692 (3,775 ) (6,972 ) (37 ) (10,506 ) (21,290 ) 85,614 (7,654 ) (1,167 ) (224 ) (1,652 ) 12 74,929 143,120 (693 ) (22,989 ) (23,682 ) 119,438 $ 117,948 $ 1,490 119,438 $ 2,769 21,315 24,084 (2,566 ) (6,382 ) (14 ) (9,739 ) (18,701 ) 60,111 (2,489 ) (996 ) (431 ) (1,273 ) 23,805 78,727 137,150 (534 ) (15,044 ) (15,578 ) 121,572 $ 120,525 $ 1,047 121,572 $ 1,175 3,226 4,401 (1,532 ) (5,221 ) (16 ) (7,511 ) (14,280 ) 18,684 (12,965 ) (1,034 ) (420 ) (847 ) — 3,418 31,167 (230 ) (4,789 ) (5,019 ) 26,148 $ 25,988 $ 160 26,148 $ 1,583 5,469 7,052 (1,470 ) (5,000 ) (19 ) (7,445 ) (13,934 ) 6,714 (85 ) (844 ) (368 ) (1,514 ) — 3,903 31,774 (193 ) (3,063 ) (3,256 ) 28,518 $ 28,115 $ 403 28,518 $ 1,230 2,791 4,021 (1,379 ) (5,013 ) (21 ) (7,791 ) (14,204 ) 20,740 10,553 (716 ) (3,253 ) (2,547 ) — 24,777 47,008 (156 ) (16,137 ) (16,293 ) 30,715 $ 29,870 $ 845 30,715 $ 2,312 12,213 14,525 (1,474 ) (5,265 ) (24 ) (10,262 ) (17,025 ) 3,727 (11,302 ) (815 ) (18,141 ) (1,020 ) — (27,551 ) 3,250 14 (1,591 ) (1,577 ) 1,673 $ 1,590 $ 83 1,673 $ 1,767 10,305 12,072 (1,602 ) (5,046 ) (26 ) (11,213 ) (17,887 ) 52,743 8,358 (786 ) (153 ) (1,291 ) — 58,871 86,714 12 (9,963 ) (9,951 ) 76,763 $ 76,293 $ 470 76,763 $ (1,490 ) (1,047 ) (160 ) (403 ) (845 ) (83 ) (470 ) 1,321 1,172 1,167 (12 ) 224 1,652 27,946 803 (114,736 ) 7,654 45,139 $ 0.26 $ 0.25 45,139 $ 1,449 — 163 783 322 594 48,450 813 1,033 996 (23,805 ) 431 1,273 18,598 1,081 (80,712 ) 2,489 42,722 $ 0.26 $ 0.25 42,722 $ 1,388 — 107 696 318 297 45,528 (65 ) 919 1,034 — 420 847 5,086 1,005 (18,119 ) 12,965 30,080 $ 0.22 $ 0.21 30,080 $ 1,131 — — 592 322 307 32,432 191 984 844 — 2,067 1,514 4,160 1,845 (10,750 ) 85 29,055 $ 0.23 $ 0.22 29,055 $ 1,102 — — 502 335 (268 ) 30,726 636 949 716 — 3,253 2,547 15,968 1,300 (19,223 ) (10,553 ) 25,463 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 25,463 $ 1,200 — — 668 261 (1,670 ) 25,922 (128 ) 841 815 — 19,796 1,020 4,318 857 (16,206 ) 11,302 24,205 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 24,205 $ 1,287 267 — 393 367 (378 ) 26,141 265 718 786 — 153 1,291 11,334 918 (60,397 ) (8,358 ) 23,003 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 23,003 $ 1,698 315 — 557 524 (222 ) 25,875 $ $ $ $ $ $ 2,136 5,502 7,638 (1,576 ) (4,928 ) (40 ) (11,544 ) (18,088 ) 3,105 7,581 (864 ) (93 ) (624 ) — 9,105 33,527 (345 ) (999 ) (1,344 ) 32,183 31,980 203 32,183 (203 ) (7 ) 702 864 — 93 624 1,597 (946 ) (4,659 ) (7,581 ) 22,667 0.20 0.20 22,667 1,688 311 — 533 461 (206 ) 25,454 (2,945 ) (2,668 ) (1,979 ) (1,844 ) (1,745 ) (1,784 ) (1,800 ) (1,869 ) (2,290 ) 43,215 $ 0.24 $ (2,075 ) 40,785 $ 0.25 $ (1,539 ) 28,914 $ 0.21 $ (1,434 ) 27,448 $ 0.22 $ (1,357 ) 22,820 $ 0.18 $ (1,388 ) 22,969 $ 0.19 $ (1,400 ) 22,675 $ 0.20 $ (1,454 ) 22,131 0.20 $ $ 176,444,464 165,420,871 138,697,601 179,085,118 168,005,161 141,188,735 1.479 1.472 1.498 127,413,033 125,482,713 120,958,186 130,084,788 128,135,174 133,786,314 1.410 1.438 1.456 113,847,191 113,401,973 128,736,432 128,153,728 1.516 1.455 Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 29 NON-GAAP MEASURES AND OTHER DISCLOSURES The following additional non-GAAP measures are important measures used by management in evaluating the Trust’s underlying operating performance and debt management. These non-GAAP measures are not defined by IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other income trusts. In March 2017, the Real Estate Property Association of Canada (“REALPAC”) published a whitepaper on FFO and AFFO for IFRS dated February 2017. REALPAC also issued a whitepaper to introduce a new metric referred to as Adjusted Cashflow from Operations (“ACFO”). ACFO is intended to be used as a sustainable economic cash flow metric, while AFFO is defined as a recurring economic earnings measure. Management has evaluated the impact of adopting the recently issued FFO and AFFO definitions, and is expected to implement revised FFO and AFFO calculations commencing in the first quarter of 2018. Management is still evaluating the impact of introducing ACFO. Funds from operations Management believes FFO is an important measure of our operating performance. This non-IFRS measurement is a commonly used measure of performance of real estate operations; however, it does not represent net income or cash flow from operating activities as defined by IFRS and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund Dream Global REIT’s needs. As it is not defined by IFRS, it does not have a standardized meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other income trusts. In compliance with Canadian Securities Administrators Staff Notice 52-306 (Revised), “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”, FFO has been reconciled to net income in the section “Our Financial Results” under the heading “Funds from operations and adjusted funds from operations”. Adjusted funds from operations AFFO is commonly used for assessing real estate performance; however, it does not represent cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities as defined by IFRS and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund Dream Global REIT’s needs. As it is not defined by IFRS, it does not have a standardized meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other income trusts. The Trust believes that AFFO is a measure of recurring economic earnings, and therefore it is indicative, along with adjusted cash generated from operating activities, of the Trust’s ability to pay distributions. Our calculation of AFFO includes a deduction of an estimated amount for normalized non-recoverable recurring capital expenditures and initial direct leasing costs and lease incentives (3.5% and 4.5% of net rental income, respectively). These are amounts we expect to incur based on our current property portfolio and expected average leasing activity over the next two to three years. This estimate may differ from actual amounts incurred due to the timing of expenditures and the related leasing activities. Overall, current capital maintenance expenditure levels reasonably reflect expected capital maintenance expenditure levels, unless stated otherwise. In compliance with Canadian Securities Administrators Staff Notice 52-306 (Revised), “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”, AFFO has been reconciled to net income for the period in “Our Financial Results” under the heading “Funds from operations and adjusted funds from operations”. AFFO has also been reconciled to cash generated from operating activities for the period in this section under the heading “Cash generated from operating activities to AFFO reconciliation”. Net operating income and comparative properties NOI NOI is defined by the Trust as the total investment properties revenue less investment properties operating expenses, including the share of net rental income from investment in joint ventures. This non-GAAP measurement is an important measure used by the Trust in evaluating property operating performance; however, it is not defined by IFRS, does not have a standard meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other income trusts. NOI has been reconciled to net rental income in “Our Financial Results” under the heading “Net operating income”. Comparative properties is defined by the Trust as properties which were acquired prior to January 1, 2016, and exclude any properties sold during 2016 and 2017, as well as assets classified as held for sale as at December 31, 2017. Comparative properties cash net operating income excludes accounting adjustments such as straight-line rent, amortization of lease incentives and other. Comparative properties cash NOI has been reconciled to net rental income in “Our Financial Results” under the heading “Net operating income”. This non-GAAP measurement is an important measure used by the Trust in evaluating property operating performance; however, it is not defined by IFRS, does not have a standard meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other income trusts. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 30 Weighted average number of Units The basic weighted average number of Units outstanding used in the FFO and AFFO calculations includes all Units. The diluted weighted average number of Units assumes the conversion of unvested deferred trust units related to the Deferred Unit Incentive Plan and the conversion of the Debentures in the comparative prior year periods. The weighted average number of Units outstanding for basic FFO and AFFO and diluted FFO calculations for the year ended December 31, 2017 are noted in the table below. Weighted average Units outstanding for basic per unit amounts Weighted average Units outstanding for diluted per unit amounts Three months ended December 31, 2016 125,482,713 128,135,174 2017 176,444,464 179,085,118 Year ended December 31, 2017 152,165,111 154,761,949 2016 118,450,945 129,709,388 Balance sheet reconciliation to consolidated financial statements December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Amounts per consolidated financial statements Share from investment in joint ventures and associates Amounts per consolidated financial statements Share from investment in joint ventures and associates Total Total $ 4,061,077 $ 319,465 6,640 785 7,064 274 4,395,305 598,617 $ 4,659,694 $ 2,481,586 $ 265,255 30,587 (288,878 ) 6,250 6,640 — 10,414 785 — 4,680 7,064 — 169 276 2 2,768,354 4,705,046 309,741 510,321 $ 2,991,907 30,521 (234,734 ) 6,250 — 10,414 — 4,680 — 172 3 3,043,944 275,590 26,524 6,217 — 56,533 89,274 16,851 $ 4,501,430 $ 472 124 — 3,358 3,954 — 16,391 26,996 4,219 6,341 2,392 — 50,283 59,891 73,285 93,228 45,722 16,851 313,695 $ 4,815,125 $ 2,887,361 $ 1,100 40 — 3,402 4,542 — 17,491 4,259 2,392 53,685 77,827 45,722 280,132 $ 3,167,493 $ 2,091,848 $ 8,935 4,004 22,617 100,686 2,228,090 22,221 99,518 1,503 2,211 11,767 137,220 1,020 $ 2,366,330 $ 281,685 $ 2,373,533 $ 1,241,110 $ 3,466 9,167 — 4,004 20,490 22,617 49,507 122,267 1,314,573 2,531,588 232 — — 21,581 303,498 259,800 $ 1,500,910 3,715 — 20,490 60,365 1,585,480 249 — — 10,858 270,907 3,627 6,485 85 — — 10,197 — 158,352 25,848 46,515 106,003 910 1,588 — 2,211 8,364 11,767 214,141 147,417 923 1,020 313,695 $ 2,680,025 $ 1,529,637 $ 3,123 6,115 (13 ) — — 9,225 — 161,475 52,630 897 — 8,364 223,366 923 280,132 $ 1,809,769 Assets NON-CURRENT ASSETS Investment properties Investment in joint ventures and associates Notes receivable Derivative financial instruments Deferred income tax assets Other non-current assets CURRENT ASSETS Amounts receivable Prepaid expenses Derivative financial instruments Cash Assets held for sale Total assets Liabilities NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Debt Deposits Derivative financial instruments Deferred Unit Incentive Plan Deferred income tax liabilities CURRENT LIABILITIES Debt Amounts payable and accrued liabilities Income tax payable (receivable) Derivative financial instruments Distributions payable Liabilities related to assets held for sale Total liabilities Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 31 Cash generated from operating activities to AFFO reconciliation AFFO is not defined by IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other real estate investment trusts. In compliance with Canadian Securities Administrators Staff Notice 52-306 (Revised), “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”, the table below reconciles AFFO to cash generated from operating activities. Cash generated from operating activities Add (deduct): Change in non-cash working capital Share of net income from investment in joint ventures and associates Share of net income from investment in other joint ventures Internal direct leasing costs Non-cash impact of income attributable to non-controlling interest Depreciation and amortization Unrealized gain on settlement of foreign exchange contracts Investment in lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs Adjustments for investment in joint ventures: Fair value adjustments to investment properties Amortization of lease incentives Debt settlement costs Deferred income tax expense attributable to joint ventures Normalized initial direct leasing costs and lease incentives Normalized non-recoverable recurring capital expenditures AFFO $ Three months ended December 31, 2016 17,238 $ 2017 44,024 $ $ Year ended December 31, 2017 101,495 $ 2016 59,533 (6,244 ) (415 ) 22,808 8,461 28,444 7 1,167 (64 ) (37 ) 1,465 3,703 (29,122 ) 150 — 4,957 (2,945 ) (2,290 ) 43,215 $ 2,786 5 716 (634 ) (21 ) 1,243 3,575 1,517 81 — (169 ) (1,745 ) (1,357 ) 22,820 $ 58,433 28 4,041 (109 ) (86 ) 4,704 6,995 (53,194 ) 418 1,699 9,904 (9,436 ) (7,338 ) 140,362 $ 30,792 19 3,181 (644 ) (111 ) 4,644 11,246 (20,170 ) 259 1,655 4,527 (7,198 ) (5,599 ) 90,595 Net income, cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities and distributions declared As required by National Policy 41-201, “Income Trusts and Other Indirect Offerings”, the table below outlines the differences between net income and total distributions declared, in accordance with the guidelines. For the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2017, there was a surplus of net income over total distributions of $84.0 million and $170.9 million, respectively (surplus of $5.6 million and $46.1 million, respectively, for the comparative periods in 2016). Net income for the period Total declared distributions Surplus of net income over total distributions Three months ended December 31, 2016 30,715 $ 25,153 5,562 $ 2017 119,438 $ 35,437 84,001 $ $ $ Year ended December 31, 2017 295,676 $ 124,803 170,873 $ 2016 141,334 95,197 46,137 In any given period, the Trust anticipates that actual distributions declared will, in the foreseeable future, continue to vary from net income as net income includes non-cash items such as fair value adjustments to investment properties and fair value adjustments to financial instruments. These non-cash items do not impact cash flows and, accordingly, the Trust does not use net income as a proxy for distributions to determine its distribution policy. Further, as required by National Policy 41-201, “Income Trusts and Other Indirect Offerings”, the table below outlines the differences between cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities (per consolidated financial statements) and total distributions declared, in accordance with the guidelines. Three months ended December 31, 2016 2017 Year ended December 31, 2017 2016 Cash generated from operating activities (per consolidated financial statements) Total declared distributions Surplus (shortfall) of cash flow from operating activities (per consolidated financial statements) over total distributions $ $ 44,024 35,437 $ 17,238 $ 25,153 101,495 $ 124,803 59,533 95,197 8,587 $ (7,915 ) $ (23,308 ) $ (35,664 ) Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 32 For the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, the Trust recorded a surplus of cash generated from operating activities (per consolidated financial statements) over total declared distributions of $8.6 million and shortfall of $23.3 million, respectively. In the prior year comparative periods, the Trust recorded shortfalls of $7.9 million and $35.7 million, respectively. The Trust believes cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities (per consolidated financial statements) does not take into consideration certain relevant factors and, accordingly, does not reflect its ability to pay distributions, particularly cash distributions. The Trust believes its distributions are not an economic return of capital, but a distribution of sustainable adjusted cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities (including investment in joint ventures), a non-GAAP measure. In making this determination, the Trust has considered, among other things, the following three key factors in addition to cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities (per consolidated financial statements): • Investment in joint ventures’ cash flows from operating activities. Investment in joint ventures’ cash flows from operating activities is not included in the Trust’s cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities (per consolidated financial statements) because those investments are equity accounted, even though this cash is effectively from the Trust’s operating activities. The Trust believes it is appropriate to add this as a source of cash available to fund distributions. • Lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs. These costs fluctuate with lease maturities, renewal terms and the type of asset being leased and are not considered by the Trust in determining our distribution policy. We evaluate the impact of leasing activity based on averages for our portfolio over a longer time frame. The Trust believes it is appropriate to exclude these costs in determining the sources of cash available to fund distributions. • Changes in non-cash working capital. These changes fluctuate from period to period and are not considered by the Trust in determining our distribution policy. The Trust believes it is appropriate to exclude these changes in determining the sources of cash available to fund distributions. The Trust has also considered that non-cash distributions are a component of the shortfall and continues to assess the sustainability of cash and non-cash distributions in each financial reporting period. Management believes adjusted cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities (including investment in joint ventures) is an important measure that better reflects our ability to pay cash distributions. Adjusted cash generated from operating activities (including investment in joint ventures) is a non-GAAP measure. It does not represent cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities, as defined by IFRS and, as such, does not have a standardized meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other income trusts. The following table outlines the differences between adjusted cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities (including investment in joint ventures) and declared distributions, after the three adjustments noted above are taken into account. Cash generated from operating activities (per consolidated financial statements) Add: Investment in joint ventures’ cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operating activities (including investment in joint ventures) Add (deduct): Lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs Change in non-cash working capital Adjusted cash generated from operating activities (including investment in joint ventures) Total declared distributions Surplus (shortfall) of adjusted cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities over total distributions Three months ended December 31, 2016 2017 Year ended December 31, 2017 2016 $ 44,024 $ 17,238 $ 101,495 $ 59,533 4,516 7,452 16,721 48,540 24,690 118,216 4,081 (6,443 ) 46,178 35,437 3,514 (3,772 ) 24,432 25,153 8,518 20,934 147,668 124,803 17,886 77,419 11,949 5,781 95,149 95,197 $ 10,741 $ (721 ) $ 22,865 $ (48 ) Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 33 Once the investment in joint ventures’ cash flows from operating activities has been included, and the fluctuations in lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs and changes in our non-cash working capital have been excluded, the adjusted cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities (including investment in joint ventures), a non-GAAP measure, exceeded total declared distributions by $10.7 million and $22.9 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, respectively (shortfall of $0.7 million and $nil, respectively, for the comparative periods in 2016). Furthermore, a portion of our declared distributions is paid through our DRIP program, which does not require cash payment. After taking into consideration the DRIP, as outlined in the table below, the surplus of adjusted cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities (including investment in joint ventures) over cash distributions was $17.6 million and $44.5 million, respectively, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017. Over time, reinvestments pursuant to the DRIP will increase the number of Units outstanding, which may result in upward pressure on the total amount of cash distributions. Our Declaration of Trust provides our trustees with the discretion to determine the percentage payout of income that would be in the best interest of the Trust, which allows for any unforeseen expenditures and the variability in cash distributions as a result of additional Units issued pursuant to the Trust’s DRIP. Three months ended December 31, 2016 2017 Year ended December 31, 2017 2016 Adjusted cash generated from operating activities (including investment in joint ventures) Declared distributions paid in cash Surplus of adjusted cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities over distributions paid in cash $ $ 46,178 $ 28,581 24,432 $ 21,865 147,668 $ 103,165 95,149 82,364 17,597 $ 2,567 $ 44,503 $ 12,785 To the extent that there are shortfalls in the adjusted cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities (including investment in joint ventures) and cash distributions, the Trust uses its existing revolving credit facilities as a source of funding. The use of the Trust’s revolving credit facilities may involve risks as compared with using cash or cash equivalents on hand as a source of funding, such as the risk of additional interest payable on amounts borrowed, the risk that interest rates may rise in the future, which may make it more expensive for the Trust to borrow under its revolving credit facilities, and the risk of increasing the overall indebtedness of the Trust. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 34 Debt-to-book value, debt-to-gross book value, net of cash, and average level of debt, net of cash Management believes that debt-to-gross book value, debt-to-gross book value, net of cash, and average level of debt (debt- to-gross book value, net of cash), a non-GAAP measurement, is an important measure in the management of our debt levels. As it is not defined by IFRS, it does not have a standardized meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other income trusts. Level of debt as shown below is determined as total debt, divided by total assets. In compliance with the Canadian Securities Administrators Staff Notice 52-306 (Revised), “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”, the table below is a reconciliation of debt-to-gross book value, debt-to-gross book value, net of cash, and average level of debt, net of cash, expressed as a ratio from line items in the financial statements. December 31, 2017 Non-current debt Current debt Total debt Less cash Total adjusted debt, net of cash Total assets Adjustments: Investment in joint ventures Less cash Total assets, net of cash Debt-to-gross book value Debt-to-gross book value, net of cash Average level of debt, net of cash Non-current debt Current debt Total debt Less cash Total adjusted debt, net of cash Total assets Adjustments: Investment in joint ventures Less cash Total assets, net of cash Debt-to-gross book value Debt-to-gross book value, net of cash Average level of debt, net of cash Amounts per consolidated financial statements $ Share of amounts from investment in joint ventures 281,685 $ 3,627 285,312 3,358 281,954 $ 633,160 (319,465 ) 313,695 3,358 $ 2,091,848 $ 22,221 2,114,069 56,533 2,057,536 $ 4,501,430 — 4,501,430 56,533 4,444,897 47.0% 46.3% 46.3% $ $ December 31, 2016 Amounts per consolidated financial statements $ Share of amounts from investment in joint ventures 259,800 $ 3,123 262,923 3,402 259,521 $ 545,387 (265,255 ) 280,132 3,402 $ 1,241,110 $ 158,352 1,399,462 50,283 1,349,179 $ 2,887,361 — 2,887,361 50,283 2,837,078 48.5% 47.6% 48.6% Total 2,373,533 25,848 2,399,381 59,891 2,339,490 5,134,590 (319,465 ) 4,815,125 59,891 4,755,234 49.8% 49.2% 49.9% Total 1,500,910 161,475 1,662,385 53,685 1,608,700 3,432,748 (265,255 ) 3,167,493 53,685 3,113,808 52.5% 51.7% 52.7% $ $ Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 35 Interest coverage ratio Management believes that interest coverage ratio, a non-GAAP measurement, is an important measure in determining our ability to cover interest expense based on our operating performance. As it is not defined by IFRS, it does not have a standardized meaning and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other income trusts. Interest coverage ratio as shown below is calculated as net rental income plus interest and other income, less general and administrative expenses and portfolio management expenses, all divided by interest expense on total debt. In compliance with Canadian Securities Administrators Staff Notice 52-306 (Revised), “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”, the table below calculates the interest coverage ratio. Net rental income Add: Interest and other income Less: General and administrative expenses Less: Portfolio management expenses Interest expense Interest coverage ratio Net rental income Add: Interest and other income Less: General and administrative expenses Less: Portfolio management expenses Interest expense Interest coverage ratio Amounts per consolidated financial statements $ For the year ended December 31, 2017 Share of amounts from investment in joint ventures 184,210 $ 7,768 23,575 9,343 159,060 35,201 $ 4.52 25,474 $ 492 3,325 — 22,641 5,694 $ $ Amounts per consolidated financial statements $ For the year ended December 31, 2016 Share of amounts from investment in joint ventures 134,245 $ 7,445 20,252 6,031 115,407 40,810 $ 2.83 25,701 $ 894 3,614 — 22,981 6,178 $ Total 209,684 8,260 26,900 9,343 181,701 40,895 4.44 Total 159,946 8,339 23,866 6,031 138,388 46,988 2.95 $ Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 36 SECTION III – DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING For the December 31, 2017 financial year-end, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer (the “Certifying Officers”), together with other members of management, have evaluated the design and operational effectiveness of Dream Global REIT’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in National Instrument 52-109, “Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings” (“NI 52-109”). In accordance with section 3.3(1)(b) of NI 52-109, the Certifying Officers have limited the scope of the design of the Trust’s disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting to exclude controls, policies and procedures related to the Dutch Properties on July 27, 2017. The results of the Dutch Properties are included in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. We intend to complete our design of disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting with respect to the Dutch Properties by the end of the third quarter in 2018. The Certifying Officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are adequate and effective in order to provide reasonable assurance that material information has been accumulated and communicated to management, to allow timely decisions of required disclosures by Dream Global REIT and its consolidated subsidiary entities, within the required time periods. Dream Global REIT’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in NI 52-109) is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Using the framework established in “Risk Management and Governance: Guidance on Control (COCO Framework)”, published by The Certified Public Accountants (“CPA”) Canada, the Certifying Officers, together with other members of management, have evaluated the design and operation of Dream Global REIT’s internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, the Certifying Officers have concluded that Dream Global REIT’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as at December 31, 2017. There were no changes in Dream Global REIT’s internal control over financial reporting during the financial year ended December 31, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Dream Global REIT’s internal control over financial reporting. SECTION IV – RISKS AND OUR STRATEGY TO MANAGE We are exposed to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. The following is a review of the material risks and uncertainties that could materially affect our operations and future performance. A more detailed description of our business environment and risks is contained in our Annual Information Form, which is posted on our website at www.dreamglobalreit.ca or at www.sedar.com. REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP Real estate ownership is generally subject to numerous factors and risks, including changes in general economic conditions (such as the availability, terms and cost of mortgage financings and other types of credit), local economic conditions (such as an oversupply of office and other commercial properties or a reduction in demand for real estate in the area), the attractiveness of properties to potential tenants or purchasers, competition with other landlords with similar available space, and the ability of the owner to provide adequate maintenance at competitive costs. An investment in real estate is relatively illiquid. Such illiquidity will tend to limit our ability to vary our portfolio promptly in response to changing economic or investment conditions. In recessionary times, it may be difficult to dispose of certain types of real estate. The costs of holding real estate are considerable, and during an economic recession we may be faced with ongoing expenditures with a declining prospect of incoming receipts. In such circumstances, it may be necessary for us to dispose of properties at lower prices in order to generate sufficient cash for operations and for making distributions and interest payments. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 37 Certain significant expenditures (e.g., property taxes, maintenance costs, mortgage payments, insurance costs and related charges) must be made throughout the period of ownership of real property, regardless of whether the property is producing sufficient income to pay such expenses. In order to retain desirable rentable space and to generate adequate revenue over the long term, we must maintain or, in some cases, improve each property’s condition to meet market demand. Maintaining a rental property in accordance with market standards can entail significant costs, which we may not be able to pass on to our tenants. Numerous factors, including the age of the relevant building structure, the material and substances used at the time of construction, or currently unknown building code violations, could result in substantial unbudgeted costs for refurbishment or modernization. In the course of acquiring a property, undisclosed defects in design or construction or other risks might not have been recognized or correctly evaluated during the pre-acquisition due diligence process. These circumstances could lead to additional costs and could have an adverse effect on our proceeds from sales and rental income of the relevant properties. ROLLOVER OF LEASES Upon the expiry of any lease, there can be no assurance that the lease will be renewed or the tenant replaced. Furthermore, the terms of any subsequent lease may be less favourable than those of the existing lease. Our cash flows and financial position would be adversely affected if our tenants were to become unable to meet their obligations under their leases or if a significant amount of available space in our properties could not be leased on economically favourable lease terms. In the event of default by a tenant, we may experience delays or limitations in enforcing our rights as lessor and incur substantial costs in protecting our investment. Furthermore, at any time, a tenant may seek the protection of bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws, which could result in the rejection and termination of the lease of the tenant and thereby cause a reduction in the cash flows available to us. CHANGE IN INDEXATION FOR INFLATION The rents payable under the Deutsche Post leases are automatically adjusted if the consumer price index for Germany changes by more than 4.3 index points. This means that our rental income will increase if the consumer price index for Germany increases by more than 4.3 index points. However, it also means that our rental income will decrease if the consumer price index for Germany decreases by more than 4.3 index points. As a result, a significant decrease in the consumer price index for Germany could have a material and adverse effect on our cash flows, operating results and financial condition. The fixed rents payable under other lease agreements in respect of the Initial Properties and other properties we may acquire will not normally provide for adjustments following a general change in prices. As a result, our revenues adjusted for inflation could be materially and adversely affected from an unexpected rise in inflation, which could have a materially adverse effect on our cash flows, operating results or financial condition. FINANCING We require access to capital to maintain our properties as well as to fund our growth strategy and significant capital expenditures. There is no assurance that capital will be available when needed or on favourable terms. Our access to third- party financing will be subject to a number of factors, including general market conditions, the market’s perception of our growth potential, our current and expected future earnings, our cash flow and cash distributions, cash interest payments, and the market price of our Units. A significant portion of our financing is debt. Accordingly, we are subject to the risks associated with debt financing, including the risk that our cash flows will be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest, and that on maturities of such debt we may not be able to refinance the outstanding principal under such debt or that the terms of such refinancing will be more onerous than those of the existing debt. If we are unable to refinance debt at maturity on terms acceptable to us or at all, we may be forced to dispose of one or more of our properties on disadvantageous terms, which may result in losses and could alter our debt-to-equity ratio or be dilutive to unitholders. Such losses could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or cash flows. The degree to which we are leveraged could have important consequences for our operations. A high level of debt will: reduce the amount of funds available for the payment of distributions to unitholders; limit our flexibility in planning for, and reacting to, changes in the economy and in the industry and increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions; limit our ability to borrow additional funds, dispose of assets, encumber our assets and make potential investments; place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to other owners of similar real estate assets that are less leveraged and therefore may be able to take advantage of opportunities that our indebtedness would prevent us from pursuing; make it more likely that a reduction in our borrowing base following a periodic valuation (or redetermination) could require us to repay a portion of the then outstanding borrowings; and impair our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, general trust or other purposes. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 38 TAX CONSIDERATIONS We intend to continue to qualify as a “unit trust” and a “mutual fund trust” for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada). There can be no assurance that Canadian federal income tax laws and the administrative policies and assessing practices of the Canada Revenue Agency respecting the treatment of mutual fund trusts will not be changed in a manner that adversely affects the unitholders. If we cease to qualify as a “mutual fund trust” under the Income Tax Act (Canada), the income tax considerations applicable to us would be materially and adversely different in certain respects, including that the Units may cease to be qualified investments for registered plans under the Income Tax Act (Canada). Although we have been structured with the objective of maximizing after-tax distributions, tax charges and withholding taxes in various jurisdictions in which we invest will affect the level of distributions made to us by our subsidiaries. No assurance can be given as to the level of taxation suffered by us or our subsidiaries. Currently, our revenues are derived from our investments located in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Austria, which will subject us to legal and political risks specific to those countries, any of which could adversely impact our investments, cash flows, operating results or financial condition, our ability to make distributions on the Units and our ability to implement our growth strategy. The taxable income portion of our distributions is affected by a variety of factors, including the amount of foreign accrual property income that we recognize annually, gains and losses, if any, from the disposition of properties and the results of our operations. These components will change each year and therefore, the taxable income allocated to our unitholders each year will also change accordingly. In November 2013, the two chambers of the German Parliament had completed the revised “Investment Tax Act” applicable to all Alternative Investment Funds under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive of the European Commission, which has become effective as of December 24, 2013. The new law does still not contain specific rules or clarifying guidance regarding the taxation of foreign investment funds, such as the Luxembourg entities through which we hold our real property investment in Germany (our fonds communs de placement – the “Dundee FCPs”) used in our Lorac holding structure for German non-resident taxation purposes with regard to German assets directly held. In our view, the Dundee FCPs should be transparent from a German corporate income tax perspective under the current law, thus all income should be attributable to the unitholders of the Dundee FCPs (the “Dundee FCP Unitholders”). However, the tax authorities are aiming to tax income at the level of the Dundee FCPs. Under the Tax Amendments, which were passed by the German legislative body on July 19, 2016 and became effective as of January 1, 2018, foreign funds investing into German assets through fonds communs de placement will generally be treated as quasi-corporate tax payers. We intend to continue managing our tax affairs with a view to minimizing, to the extent possible, the amount of taxable income from operations in Germany. In light of the above- mentioned new tax law, it is uncertain whether the Dundee FCPs or the Dundee FCP Unitholders, respectively, will be subject to tax with respect to all taxation periods or only future periods. In addition, German real estate transfer tax (“RETT”) is triggered when, among other things, there is a transfer of legal title of properties from one legal person to another. In the case of the initial reallocation of the Initial Properties, legal title was not transferred and, consequently, no RETT should be payable in connection therewith. However, if, unexpectedly, RETT does become payable as a result of the reallocation of our properties, we will be required to pay 50% of such RETT. Our debt financing agreements with third parties and affiliates require us to pay principal and interest. With respect to Germany, there are several rules in German tax law restricting the tax deductibility of interest expenses for corporate income and municipal trade tax purposes. Such rules have been changed considerably on several occasions in the recent past. As a result, major uncertainties exist as to the interpretation and application of such rules, which are not yet clarified by the tax authorities and the tax courts. The tax deductibility of interest expenses depends on, among other things, the details of the security structure for debt financings, the annual amount of tax net-debt interest, the amounts and terms of shareholder or affiliate financings and our general tax structure. There is a risk of additional taxes being triggered on the rental income and capital gains in case the tax authorities or the tax courts adopt deviating views on the above. If this were the case, this would result in a higher tax burden and, consequently, could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows, financial condition and results of operations, and ability to pay distributions on the Units. As a result of the so-called Brexit, the status of Gibraltar vis-a-vis the EU is uncertain. Should Gibraltar leave the EU, dividends paid by our Luxembourg holding company may be subjected to Luxembourg withholding tax, which would adversely affect the cash flow available for distribution to our unitholders. We have structured our affairs to ensure that none of the Dundee FCP Unitholders, the Dundee FCPs nor the corporate entities which acquired additional properties have permanent establishments in Germany, which is relevant for determining whether they would also be liable to municipal trade tax, unless they qualify for an exemption from such tax. If it is determined that any of our subsidiaries does have a permanent establishment in one or more German municipalities, the overall rate of German income tax applicable to taxable income could materially increase. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 39 Changes in tax legislation, administrative practice or case law could have adverse tax consequences for us. Despite a general principle prohibiting retroactive changes, amendments to applicable laws, orders and regulations can be issued or altered with retroactive effect. Additionally, divergent interpretations of tax laws by the tax authorities or the tax courts are possible. These interpretations may be changed at any time with adverse effects on our taxation. A number of our subsidiaries are subject to taxation in Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium and Austria. Further, Dutch taxation rules are relevant in determining the capacity of Merin/Motta to pay interest and principal on the debt instruments held by our subsidiaries in Luxembourg and Cayman. Longstanding international norms that determine each country’s jurisdiction to tax cross-border activities are evolving. For example, the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting project (“BEPS”) currently being undertaken by the G20 and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development reflects concern about what is considered to be the inappropriate shifting of profits from high tax jurisdictions to low tax jurisdictions. Further, partly in response to the BEPS initiative, the European Union Commission early in 2016 issued a seven-part Anti-Tax Avoidance Package (“ATAP”). Part of the ATAP includes an Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (“ATAD”), which received political agreement from the European Union member states in June 2016. Further, as part of the ATAD, member states are required to introduce, among other measures, a general anti-abuse rule. Luxembourg introduced such a rule in 2016. Tax changes arising from BEPS and/or the ATAD, which, in the case of the ATAD, with certain exceptions are scheduled to become effective in 2019, could limit the ability of our subsidiaries or Merin/Motta to deduct the interest they pay on inter-company loans, thereby potentially increasing their foreign tax liability; it is also possible that European Union member states could increase their withholding taxes on dividends and interest or levy withholding taxes where none were levied previously. Given the uncertainty surrounding some of the changes and their potential interdependency, it is difficult at this point to assess the overall negative impact that these changes may have on our cash flow. CHANGES IN LAW We are subject to applicable federal, state, municipal, local and common laws and regulations governing the ownership and leasing of real property, employment standards, environmental matters, taxes and other matters. It is possible that future changes in such laws or regulations or changes in their application, enforcement or regulatory interpretation could result in changes in the legal requirements affecting us (including with retroactive effect). In addition, the political conditions in the jurisdictions in which we operate are also subject to change. Any changes in investment policies or shifts in political attitudes may adversely affect our investments. Any changes in the laws to which we are subject in the jurisdictions in which we operate could materially affect our rights to and title in the properties and the revenues we are able to generate from our investments. FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS Substantially all of our investments and operations will be conducted in currencies other than Canadian dollars; however, we pay distributions to unitholders in Canadian dollars. We also raise funds primarily in Canada from the sale of securities in Canadian dollars and invest such funds indirectly through our subsidiaries in currencies other than Canadian dollars. As a result, fluctuations in such foreign currencies against the Canadian dollar could have a material adverse effect on our financial results, which will be denominated and reported in Canadian dollars, and on our ability to pay cash distributions to unitholders. We have implemented active hedging programs in order to offset the risk of revenue losses and to provide more certainty regarding the payment of distributions to unitholders if the Canadian dollar increases in value compared to foreign currencies. However, to the extent that we fail to adequately manage these risks, including if any such hedging arrangements do not effectively or completely hedge changes in foreign currency rates, our financial results, and our ability to pay distributions to unitholders, may be negatively impacted. Hedging transactions involve the risk that counterparties, which are generally financial institutions, may be unable to satisfy their obligations. If any counterparties default on their obligations under the hedging contracts or seek bankruptcy protection, it could have an adverse effect on our ability to fund planned activities and could result in a larger percentage of future revenue being subject to currency changes. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 40 INTEREST RATES When entering into financing agreements or extending such agreements, we depend on our ability to obtain terms for interest payments that will not impair our desired profit and on amortization schedules that do not restrict our ability to pay distributions on our Units. In addition to existing variable rate portions of our financing agreements, we may enter into future financing agreements with variable interest rates. An increase in interest rates could result in a significant increase in the amount paid by us to service debt, which could limit our ability to pay distributions to unitholders and could impact the market price of the Units. We have implemented an active hedging program in order to offset the risk of revenue losses and to provide more certainty regarding the payment of distributions to unitholders should current variable interest rates increase. However, to the extent that we fail to adequately manage these risks, including if any such hedging arrangements do not effectively or completely hedge increases in variable interest rates, our financial results, and our ability to pay distributions to unitholders and cash interest payments under our current and future financing arrangements, may be negatively affected. Hedging transactions involve inherent risks. Increases in interest rates generally cause a decrease in demand for properties. Higher interest rates and more stringent borrowing requirements, whether mandated by law or required by banks, could have a significant negative effect on our ability to sell any of our properties. See “Foreign exchange rate fluctuations” above. ENVIRONMENTAL RISK We are subject to various laws relating to environmental matters. Our properties may contain ground contamination, hazardous substances, wartime relics or other residual pollution and environmental risks. Buildings and their fixtures might contain asbestos or other hazardous substances above the allowable or recommended thresholds, or the buildings could bear other environmental risks. Actual and contingent liabilities may be imposed on us under applicable environmental laws to assess and, if required, undertake remedial action on contaminated sites and in contaminated buildings. These obligations may relate to sites we currently own or operate, sites we formerly owned or operated, or sites where waste from our operations has been deposited. Furthermore, actions for damages or remediation measures may be brought against us, including under the German Federal Soil Protection Act (Bundesbodenschutzgesetz). According to this Act, not only the polluter but also its legal successor, the owner of the contaminated site and certain previous owners may be held liable for soil contamination. The costs of any removal, investigation or remediation of any residual pollution on such sites or in such buildings, as well as costs related to legal proceedings, including potential damages, regarding such matters, may be substantial, and it may be impossible, for a number of reasons, for us to have recourse against a polluter and/or former seller of a contaminated site or building or the party that may otherwise be responsible for the contamination. Furthermore, the discovery of any residual pollution on the sites and/or in the buildings, particularly in connection with the lease or sale of properties or borrowing using the real estate as security, could trigger claims for rent reductions or termination of leases for cause or for damages or other breach of warranty claims against us. Environmental laws may also impose liability on us for the release of certain materials into the air or water from a property, including asbestos, and such release could form the basis for liability to third persons for personal injury or other damages. JOINT ARRANGEMENTS We are a participant in jointly controlled entities and co-ownerships (combined “joint arrangements”) with third parties. A joint arrangement involves certain additional risks, including: (i) (ii) the possibility that such third parties may at any time have economic or business interests or goals that will be inconsistent with ours, or take actions contrary to our instructions or requests or to our policies or objectives with respect to our real estate investments; the risk that such third parties could experience financial difficulties or seek the protection of bankruptcy, insolvency or other laws, which could result in additional financial demands on us to maintain and operate such properties or repay the third parties’ share of property debt guaranteed by us or for which we will be liable, and/or result in our suffering or incurring delays, expenses and other problems associated with obtaining court approval of the joint arrangement; (iii) the risk that such third parties may, through their activities on behalf of or in the name of the joint arrangements, expose or subject us to liability; and Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 41 (iv) the need to obtain third parties’ consents with respect to certain major decisions, including the decision to distribute cash generated from such properties or to refinance or sell a property. In addition, the sale or transfer of interests in certain of the joint arrangements may be subject to rights of first refusal or first offer, and certain of the joint venture and partnership agreements may provide for buy-sell or similar arrangements. Such rights may be triggered at a time when we may not desire to sell but may be forced to do so because we do not have the cash to purchase the other party’s interests. Such rights may also inhibit our ability to sell an interest in a property or a joint arrangement within the time frame or otherwise on the basis we desire. Our investment in properties through joint arrangements is subject to the investment guidelines set out in our Declaration of Trust. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE We hold a 50% equity interest in Lorac, which is the manager of our FCPs and the registered owner on title to our Initial Properties. Lorac is also the manager of another fund and the registered owner on title to a portfolio of properties on behalf of that other fund. We and the owner of the remaining Lorac shares have entered into a shareholders’ agreement, which provides us with the right to appoint three of the six directors of Lorac. In addition, the directors of Lorac have adopted governance rules pursuant to which, subject to applicable law, our appointed directors generally have responsibility for matters relating to our properties, and the other three directors, who are nominated by the other owner of the Lorac shares, generally have responsibility for matters affecting other properties of which Lorac is the registered owner on title. Pursuant to such shareholders’ agreement and the governance rules, certain matters such as filing tax returns and shared employee matters will require the approval of a majority of the directors. Each of the directors has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of Lorac and Lorac has a duty to manage our FCPs and the other fund in the best interests of the respective unitholders. However, it is possible that we will need the approval of a majority of the directors of Lorac with respect to certain matters involving our properties and there can be no assurance that such matters will be approved at all or on the terms requested. Any matter with respect to which our appointed directors and those appointed by the other owner of the Lorac shares cannot agree will be submitted to the Lorac shareholders. However, since we have only 50% of the voting shares of Lorac, there can be no assurance that any such matter will be approved in the manner in which we would hope. Such dispute could have a material and adverse effect on our cash flows, financial condition and results of operations, and on our ability to make distributions on the Units. As manager of the other fund since 2008, Lorac has incurred and will continue to incur liabilities as a result of managing that other fund and its assets. To the extent that the other fund is unable to satisfy such liabilities, a third party could seek recourse against Lorac. If Lorac is unable to satisfy such liabilities, Lorac could be required to seek protection from creditors under applicable bankruptcy or insolvency legislation. Taking such steps could result in Lorac being replaced as the manager of our FCPs, with the result that legal title to our properties would be required to be transferred to a new manager. This would result in the payment of RETT in Germany. The amount of such taxes could have a material and adverse effect on our cash flows, financial condition and results of operations. We have negotiated certain limited indemnities from the other fund in connection with any prior existing liabilities of the other fund and with those that may arise as a result of actions or omissions of the other fund. In addition to the foregoing, we have been advised by our Luxembourg counsel that creditors of the other fund could only seek recourse against the assets of the other fund and could not seek recourse against the assets of our FCPs regardless of the fact that Lorac may have entered into the contract on behalf of the other fund or our FCPs creating such right to a claim. New properties acquired by the Trust are held through Luxembourg limited liability entities outside of the Lorac arrangement. COMPETITION The real estate market in the Trust’s key markets is highly competitive and fragmented and we compete for real property acquisitions with individuals, corporations, institutions and other entities that may seek real property investments similar to those we desire. An increase in the availability of investment funds or an increase in interest in real property investments may increase competition for real property investments, thereby increasing purchase prices and reducing the yield on them. If competing properties of a similar type are built in the area where one of our properties is located or if similar properties located in the vicinity of one of our properties are substantially refurbished, the net operating income derived from and the value of such property could be reduced. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 42 Numerous other developers, managers and owners of properties will compete with us in seeking tenants. To the extent that our competitors own properties that are better located, of better quality or less leveraged than the properties owned by us, they may be in a better position to attract tenants who might otherwise lease space in our properties. To the extent that our competitors are better capitalized or stronger financially, they will be better able to withstand an economic downturn. The existence of competition for tenants could have an adverse effect on our ability to lease space in our properties and on the rents charged or concessions granted, and could materially and adversely affect our cash flows, operating results and financial condition. INSURANCE We carry general liability, umbrella liability and excess liability insurance with limits that are typically obtained for similar real estate portfolios in the Trust’s key markets and otherwise acceptable to our trustees. For the property risks, we carry “All Risks” property insurance including, but not limited to, flood, earthquake and loss of rental income insurance (with at least a 24-month indemnity period). We also carry boiler and machinery insurance covering all boilers, pressure vessels, HVAC systems and equipment breakdown. However, certain types of risks (generally of a catastrophic nature such as from war or nuclear accident) are uninsurable under any insurance policy. Furthermore, there are other risks that are not economically viable to insure at this time. We partially self-insure against terrorism risk for our entire portfolio. We have insurance for earthquake risks, subject to certain policy limits, deductibles and self-insurance arrangements. Should an uninsured or underinsured loss occur, we could lose our investment in, and anticipated profits and cash flows from, one or more of our properties, but we would continue to be obligated to repay any recourse mortgage indebtedness on such properties. We do not carry title insurance on our properties. If a loss occurs resulting from a title defect with respect to a property where there is no title insurance or the loss is in excess of insured limits, we could lose all or part of our investment in, and anticipated profits and cash flows from, such property. SECTION V – CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS IN APPLYING ACCOUNTING POLICIES Preparing the consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and the disclosures of contingent liabilities. Management bases its judgments and estimates on historical experience and other factors it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, but that are inherently uncertain and unpredictable, the result of which forms the basis of the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that could require a material adjustment in the future to the carrying amounts of the asset or liability affected. Dream Global REIT’s critical accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions in applying accounting policies are described in Note 4 to the audited consolidated financial statements of the Trust for the year ended December 31, 2017. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES Dream Global REIT’s future accounting policy changes are described in the audited consolidated financial statements available on Dream Global REIT’s website. Additional information relating to Dream Global REIT, including our most recent Annual Information Form, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 43 Management’s responsibility for financial statements The accompanying consolidated financial statements, the notes thereto and other financial information contained in this Annual Report have been prepared by, and are the responsibility of, the management of Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, using management’s best estimates and judgments as appropriate. The Board of Trustees is responsible for ensuring that management fulfills its responsibility for financial reporting and internal controls. The audit committee, which comprises trustees, meets with management as well as the external auditors to satisfy itself that management is properly discharging its financial responsibilities and to review its consolidated financial statements and the report of the auditors. The audit committee reports its findings to the Board of Trustees, which approves the consolidated financial statements. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the independent auditors, have audited the consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. The auditors have full and unrestricted access to the audit committee, with or without management present. “P. Jane Gavan” P. Jane Gavan President and Chief Executive Officer Toronto, Ontario, February 21, 2018 “Tamara Lawson” Tamara Lawson Chief Financial Officer Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 44 Independent auditor’s report To the Unitholders of Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust and its subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and the consolidated statements of net income and comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and the related notes, which comprise a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management’s responsibility for the consolidated financial statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor’s responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and their financial performance and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. (Signed) “PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP” Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants Toronto, Ontario, February 21, 2018 Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 45 Consolidated balance sheets (in thousands of Canadian dollars) Assets NON-CURRENT ASSETS Investment properties Investment in joint ventures and associates Notes receivable Derivative financial instruments Deferred income tax assets Other non-current assets CURRENT ASSETS Amounts receivable Prepaid expenses Derivative financial instruments Cash Assets held for sale Total assets Liabilities NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Debt Deposits Derivative financial instruments Deferred Unit Incentive Plan Deferred income tax liabilities CURRENT LIABILITIES Debt Amounts payable and accrued liabilities Income tax payable Derivative financial instruments Distributions payable Liabilities related to assets held for sale Total liabilities Equity Unitholders’ equity Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive income Total unitholders’ equity Non-controlling interest Total equity Total liabilities and equity December 31, December 31, Note 2017 2016 7 8 20 11 19 9, 20 11 16 $ $ 4,061,077 $ 319,465 6,640 785 7,064 274 4,395,305 26,524 6,217 — 56,533 89,274 16,851 4,501,430 $ 10 $ 11 12 19 2,091,848 $ 8,935 4,004 22,617 100,686 2,228,090 10 13, 20 11 14 16 20 15 $ 22,221 99,518 1,503 2,211 11,767 137,220 1,020 2,366,330 1,715,642 257,778 147,867 2,121,287 13,813 2,135,100 4,501,430 $ 2,481,586 265,255 6,250 10,414 4,680 169 2,768,354 16,391 4,219 2,392 50,283 73,285 45,722 2,887,361 1,241,110 3,466 — 20,490 49,507 1,314,573 158,352 46,515 910 — 8,364 214,141 923 1,529,637 1,211,588 90,049 45,812 1,347,449 10,275 1,357,724 2,887,361 See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. On Behalf of the Board of Trustees of Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust: “Michael J. Cooper “ Michael J. Cooper Trustee “P. Jane Gavan” P. Jane Gavan Trustee Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 46 Consolidated statements of net income and comprehensive income (in thousands of Canadian dollars) Investment properties revenue Investment properties operating expenses Net rental income Other income Interest and other income Share of net income from investment in joint ventures and associates Other expenses Portfolio management General and administrative Depreciation and amortization Interest expense Fair value adjustments, loss on sale of investment properties and other activities Fair value adjustments to investment properties Fair value adjustments to financial instruments Internal direct leasing costs Debt settlement costs, net Loss on sale of investment properties Acquisition related gain, net Income before income taxes Current income tax expense Deferred income tax expense Provision for income taxes Net income Total net income for the year attributable to: Unitholders of the Trust Shareholders of subsidiaries Net income Foreign currency translation adjustments for the year attributable to: Other operations Investment in joint ventures and associates Unitholders of the Trust Shareholders of subsidiaries Comprehensive income for the year attributable to: Unitholders of the Trust Shareholders of subsidiaries See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. Note $ Year ended December 31, 2017 263,728 $ (79,518 ) 184,210 2016 203,565 (69,320 ) 134,245 8 20 17 7 18 10 7 6 19 $ $ 20 7,768 58,461 66,229 (9,343 ) (23,575 ) (86 ) (35,201 ) (68,205 ) 171,123 (23,193 ) (4,041 ) (1,443 ) (5,286 ) 23,817 160,977 343,211 (1,650 ) (45,885 ) (47,535 ) 295,676 $ 7,445 30,811 38,256 (6,031 ) (20,252 ) (111 ) (40,810 ) (67,204 ) 80,315 15,190 (3,181 ) (21,640 ) (5,482 ) — 65,202 170,499 (475 ) (28,690 ) (29,165 ) 141,334 292,576 $ 3,100 295,676 139,733 1,601 141,334 86,522 15,533 102,055 438 102,493 (67,354 ) (15,644 ) (82,998 ) (650 ) (83,648 ) 394,631 3,538 398,169 $ 56,735 951 57,686 $ Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 47 Consolidated statements of changes in equity (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except number of Units) Note Balance at January 1, 2017 Net income for the year Distributions paid Distributions payable Distribution Reinvestment Plan 14, 15 Unit Purchase Plan Deferred Unit Incentive Plan Public offering of Units Private placement Units subscribed by executives and senior staff Unit issue costs Foreign currency translation adjustment Balance at December 31, 2017 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except number of Units) Note Balance at January 1, 2016 Net income for the year Distributions paid Distributions payable Contribution from non-controlling interest Distribution Reinvestment Plan Unit Purchase Plan Deferred Unit Incentive Plan Public offering of Units Conversion of debentures Unit issue costs Foreign currency translation adjustment Balance at December 31, 2016 Number Unitholders’ equity of Units 1,211,588 $ 125,456,199 $ — — — — — — 20,450 1,921,386 21 1,996 4,279 435,786 415,074 40,558,000 81,576 7,935,395 14 14 15 15 15 15 Attributable to unitholders of the Trust Accumulated other Retained comprehensive income earnings 45,812 $ — — — — — — — — 90,049 $ 292,576 (113,080 ) (11,767 ) — — — — — Total unitholders’ equity 1,347,449 $ 292,576 (113,080 ) (11,767 ) 20,450 21 4,279 415,074 81,576 Non- controlling interest 10,275 $ 3,100 — — — — — — — 15 191,581 — 2,090 (19,436 ) — — — — 2,090 (19,436 ) — — — 176,500,343 $ — 1,715,642 $ — 257,778 $ 102,055 147,867 $ 102,055 2,121,287 $ 438 13,813 $ 102,493 2,135,100 Attributable to unitholders of the Trust Accumulated other Retained comprehensive income earnings 128,810 $ — — — 45,555 $ 139,733 (86,875 ) (8,364 ) Total unitholders’ equity 1,279,850 $ 139,733 (86,875 ) (8,364 ) Non- controlling interest 9,308 $ 1,601 — — Unitholders’ equity 1,105,485 $ — — — Number of Units 113,024,465 $ — — — 14 14 15 15 15 — 1,452,789 2,122 107,400 10,867,500 1,923 — — 12,793 19 918 97,808 18 (5,453 ) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 12,793 19 918 97,808 18 (5,453 ) 16 — — — — — — — 125,456,199 $ — 1,211,588 $ — 90,049 $ (82,998 ) 45,812 $ (82,998 ) 1,347,449 $ (650 ) 10,275 $ (83,648 ) 1,357,724 Total 1,357,724 295,676 (113,080 ) (11,767 ) 20,450 21 4,279 415,074 81,576 2,090 (19,436 ) Total 1,289,158 141,334 (86,875 ) (8,364 ) 16 12,793 19 918 97,808 18 (5,453 ) See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 48 Consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands of Canadian dollars) Generated from (utilized in) operating activities Net income Non-cash items: Share of net income from investment in joint ventures and associates Deferred income tax expense Amortization of lease incentives Amortization of financing costs Amortization of discount on Senior Notes Amortization of initial discount on convertible debentures Loss on sale of investment properties Depreciation and amortization Deferred unit compensation expense and asset management fees Straight-line rent adjustment Fair value adjustments to financial instruments Fair value adjustments to investment properties Debt settlement costs Acquisition related gain, net Cash settlement on foreign exchange contracts Lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs Change in non-cash working capital Generated from (utilized in) investing activities Investment in building improvements Acquisition of investment properties Business combination Investment in joint ventures and associates Net proceeds from disposal of investment properties Distributions from investment in joint ventures Generated from (utilized in) financing activities Purchase of interest rate cap Debt cancellation charges Mortgage proceeds Financing costs on debts placed Mortgage principal repayments Term loan repayment on property dispositions Lump sum repayment on mortgage refinancings Drawdown on revolving credit facility Revolving credit facility repayments Land lease principal repayment Issue of Senior Notes, net Repayment of convertible debentures, net of costs Units subscribed by executives and senior staff Units issued for cash Unit issue costs Distributions paid on Units Increase in cash Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Cash, beginning of year Cash, end of year See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. Note Year ended December 31, 2017 2016 $ 295,676 $ 141,334 8 7 10 7 12 18 6 11 7, 16 21 7, 16 7 6 7 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 14 (58,461 ) 45,885 3,690 4,597 270 — 5,286 86 3,870 673 23,193 (171,123 ) 1,443 (23,817 ) 30 (6,995 ) (22,808 ) 101,495 (41,757 ) (330,113 ) (767,211 ) (29 ) 146,586 19,814 (972,710 ) (2,366 ) (1,398 ) 249,239 (10,920 ) (14,034 ) (66,839 ) (34,368 ) 148,073 (234,727 ) (319 ) 545,381 — 2,090 415,095 (19,436 ) (100,994 ) 874,477 3,262 2,988 50,283 56,533 $ (30,811 ) 28,690 2,951 5,299 — 893 5,482 111 3,765 (2,093 ) (15,190 ) (80,315 ) 21,640 — (2,516 ) (11,246 ) (8,461 ) 59,533 (24,432 ) (228,802 ) — (879 ) 97,486 28,398 (128,229 ) — (702 ) 540,721 (6,150 ) (12,819 ) (48,720 ) (291,334 ) 95,868 (35,026 ) — — (160,975 ) — 97,827 (5,453 ) (81,617 ) 91,620 22,924 (1,341 ) 28,700 50,283 $ Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 49 Notes to the consolidated financial statements (All dollar and euro amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars and euros, except unit amounts) Note 1 ORGANIZATION Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust (the “REIT” or the “Trust”) is an open-ended investment trust created pursuant to a Declaration of Trust dated April 21, 2011, under the laws of the Province of Ontario, and is domiciled in Ontario. The consolidated financial statements of the REIT include the accounts of the REIT and its consolidated subsidiaries. The REIT’s portfolio comprises office, industrial and mixed use properties located in Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands. The principal office and centre of administration of the Trust is 30 Adelaide Street East, Suite 301, State Street Financial Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5C 3H1. The Trust is dual listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol DRG.UN, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol DRG. The Trust’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 were authorized for issue by the Board of Trustees on February 21, 2018, after which date the consolidated financial statements may only be amended with Board approval. Note 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Statement of compliance These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). Basis of presentation The consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis and have been presented in Canadian dollars, which is also the Trust’s functional currency. All financial information has been rounded to the nearest thousand except when otherwise indicated. The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently in all material respects. Certain future accounting standards and guidelines relevant to the Trust that were issued at the date of approval of the consolidated financial statements, but not yet effective for the current accounting period, are described in Note 5. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for investment properties and financial derivatives, which are measured at fair value, and the Deferred Unit Incentive Plan, which is measured at amortized cost impacted by the fair value of the Trust’s units. Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the REIT and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, which is the date on which the Trust obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. Control exists when the Trust has the power over the entity, has exposure to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns. All intercompany balances, income and expenses, and unrealized gains and losses resulting from intercompany transactions are eliminated in full. Where the REIT consolidates a subsidiary in which it does not have 100% ownership, the non-controlling interest is classified as a component of equity. Equity accounted investments and associates Associates are investments over which the Trust has significant influence, but not control. Generally, the Trust is considered to exert significant influence when it holds more than a 20% interest in an entity. However, determining significant influence is a matter of judgment and specific circumstances and, from time to time, the Trust may hold an interest of more than 20% in an entity without exerting significant influence. Conversely, the Trust may hold an interest of less than 20% and exert significant influence through representation on the Board of Trustees, direction of management or contractual agreements. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 50 The financial results of the Trust’s associates are included in the Trust’s consolidated financial statements using the equity method, whereby the investment is carried on the consolidated balance sheets at cost, adjusted for the Trust’s proportionate share of post-acquisition profits and losses and for post-acquisition changes in excess of the Trust’s carrying amount of its investment over the net assets of the equity accounted investments, less any identified impairment loss. The Trust’s share of profits and losses is recognized in the share of net income from investments in joint ventures and associates in the consolidated statements of net income and comprehensive income. At each reporting date, the Trust evaluates whether there is objective evidence that its interest in an equity accounted investment is impaired. The entire carrying amount of the equity accounted investment is compared to the recoverable amount, which is the higher of the value in use or fair value less costs to sell. The recoverable amount of each investment is considered separately. Where the Trust transacts with its equity accounted investments, unrealized profits and losses are eliminated to the extent of the Trust’s interest in the investment. Balances outstanding between the Trust and equity accounted investments in which it has an interest are not eliminated in the consolidated balance sheets. Joint arrangements The Trust enters into joint arrangements via joint operations and joint ventures. A joint arrangement is a contractual arrangement pursuant to which the Trust and other parties undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control whereby the strategic financial and operating policy decisions relating to the activities of the joint arrangement require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. Joint arrangements that involve the establishment of a separate entity in which each venture has rights to the net assets of the arrangements are referred to as joint ventures. The Trust reports its interests in joint ventures using the equity method of accounting as described under “Equity accounted investments and associates” above. In a co-ownership arrangement, the Trust owns jointly one or more investment properties with another party and has direct rights to the investment property, and obligations for the liabilities relating to the co-ownership. Under this method, the Trust’s consolidated financial statements reflect only the Trust’s proportionate share of the assets, its share of any liabilities incurred directly, its share of any revenues earned or expenses incurred by the joint venture and any expenses incurred directly. Note 3 ACCOUNTING POLICIES SELECTED AND APPLIED FOR SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS AND EVENTS The significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are described below: Investment properties Investment properties are initially recorded at cost including related transaction costs in connection with asset acquisitions, except if acquired in a business combination, in which case they are initially recorded at fair value, and include primarily office properties held to earn rental income and/or for capital appreciation. Investment properties are subsequently measured at fair value, determined based on available market evidence, at the consolidated balance sheet dates. Related fair value gains and losses are recorded in net income in the period in which they arise. The fair value of each investment property is based on, among other things, rental income from current leases and assumptions about rental income from future leases reflecting market conditions at the consolidated balance sheet dates, less future estimated cash outflows in respect of such properties. To determine fair value, the Trust first considers whether it can use current prices in an active market for a similar property in the same location and condition, and subject to similar leases and other contracts. The Trust has concluded there is insufficient market evidence on which to base investment property valuation using this approach and has therefore determined to use the income approach. The income approach is one in which the fair value is estimated by capitalizing the net operating income that the property can reasonably be expected to produce over its remaining economic life. The income approach is derived from two methods: the overall capitalization rate method whereby the net operating income is capitalized at the requisite overall capitalization rate; and/or the discounted cash flow method in which the income and expenses are projected over the anticipated term of the investment plus a terminal value discounted using an appropriate discount rate. Valuations of investment properties are most sensitive to changes in discount rates and capitalization rates. Third-party initial direct leasing costs incurred in negotiating and arranging tenant leases are added to the carrying amount of investment properties. Internal direct leasing costs are expensed as incurred in the consolidated statement of net income. Lease incentives, which include costs incurred to make leasehold improvements to tenants’ space and cash allowances provided to tenants, are added to the carrying amount of investment properties and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease as a reduction of investment properties revenue. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 51 Fair value hierarchy Fair value measurements recognized in the consolidated balance sheets or disclosed in the Trust’s consolidated financial statements for financial or non-financial assets and liabilities are categorized by level in accordance with the significance of the observable market inputs used in making the measurements, as follows: • Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date; • Level 2 – use of a model with inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level 1) that are directly or indirectly observable market data; and • Level 3 – use of a model with inputs that are not based on observable market data. Non-controlling interest Non-controlling interest represents equity interests in subsidiaries owned by outside parties. The share of net assets, net earnings and other comprehensive income of subsidiaries attributable to non-controlling interest is reported in equity. Assets held for sale Assets are classified as held for sale when their carrying amount is to be recovered principally through a sale transaction and a sale is considered highly probable. Liabilities that are to be assumed by the buyer on disposition of the asset are also classified as held for sale, separately on the consolidated balance sheets. Assets held for sale continue to be measured at fair value. Segment reporting The Trust owns and operates investment properties located in Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands. In measuring performance, the Trust distinguishes its operations on a geographic basis and, accordingly, has identified two reportable segments for disclosure purposes. Segments include (i) Germany and other markets, which includes the assets in Austria and Belgium, and (ii) the Netherlands. The Trust’s major tenant is Deutsche Post, accounting for approximately 9.0% of the gross rental income generated by the Trust’s properties as at the year ended December 31, 2017 (December 31, 2016 – 18.9%). Foreign currency translation Functional and presentation currency Items included in the financial statements of each of the group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”). The functional currency of the REIT’s operating subsidiaries and joint ventures is the euro. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the group’s presentation currency. Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of the REIT using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are remeasured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions, and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, are recognized in the consolidated statements of net income except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedges. Foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the consolidated statements of net income. Group companies The results and financial position of all the group entities that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows: (i) (ii) assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet; income and expenses for each statement of comprehensive income are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions); and (iii) all resulting exchange differences are recognized in other comprehensive income. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 52 On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign operations, and of borrowings and other currency instruments designated as hedges of such investments, are taken to other comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is partially disposed of or sold, exchange differences that were recorded in equity are recognized in the consolidated statements of net income as part of the gain or loss on sale. Fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate. Other non-current assets Other non-current assets include office furniture and computer equipment. Office furniture and computer equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation of office furniture and computer equipment is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost, net of their residual values, over their expected useful lives of three to ten years. The residual values and useful lives of all assets are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at least at each financial year-end. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition and expenditures for replacing part of the office furniture and computer equipment when that cost is incurred, if the recognition criteria are met. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Trust and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to net income during the financial period in which they are incurred. Other non-current assets are derecognized on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from their use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of an asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in net income in the year the asset is derecognized. Provisions Provisions for legal claims are recognized when the Trust has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognized for future operating losses. Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risk specific to the obligation. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognized as interest expense. Revenue recognition The Trust accounts for leases with tenants as operating leases, as it has retained substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of its investment properties. Revenues from investment properties include base rents, recoveries of operating expenses including property taxes, lease termination fees, parking income and incidental income. Revenue recognition under a lease commences when the tenant has a right to use the leased asset. The total amount of contractual rent to be received from operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease; a straight-line rent receivable, which is included in investment properties, is recorded for the difference between the rental revenue recognized and the contractual amount received. Recoveries from tenants are recognized as revenues in the period in which the corresponding costs are incurred and collectability is reasonably assured. Other revenues are recorded as earned. Business combinations The purchase method of accounting is used for acquisitions meeting the definition of a business. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued, and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their acquisition date fair values irrespective of the extent of any minority interest. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the Trust’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the Trust’s share of the net assets acquired, the difference is recognized directly in net income for the year as an acquisition gain. Any transaction costs incurred with respect to the business combination are expensed in the period incurred. Distributions Distributions to unitholders are recognized as a liability in the period in which the distributions are approved by the Board of Trustees and are recorded as a decrease in retained earnings. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 53 Income taxes The REIT is taxed as a mutual fund trust under the Income Tax Act (Canada). The REIT is not a specified investment flow- through trust (“SIFT”), and will not be, provided the REIT complies at all times with its investment restrictions, which preclude the REIT from investing in any entity other than a portfolio investment entity or from holding any non-portfolio property. The Trust intends to distribute all taxable income directly earned by the REIT to unitholders and to deduct such distributions for income tax purposes. The tax deductibility of the REIT’s distributions to unitholders represents, in substance, an exception from current Canadian tax, and from deferred tax relating to temporary differences in the REIT, so long as the REIT continues to expect to distribute all of its taxable income and taxable capital gains to its unitholders. Accordingly, no net current Canadian income tax expense or deferred income tax assets or liabilities have been recorded in these consolidated financial statements. The tax expense for the year related to non-Canadian taxable subsidiaries comprises current and deferred taxes. The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the consolidated balance sheet date where the subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities. Deferred income tax is recognized, using the asset and liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the consolidated balance sheet date, and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled. Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized. The carrying amount of a deferred tax asset is reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow the benefit of part or all of that deferred tax asset to be utilized. Any such reduction is reversed to the extent that it becomes probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available. Unit-based compensation plan The Trust has a Deferred Unit Incentive Plan (“DUIP”), as described in Note 15, that provides for the grant of deferred trust units and income deferred trust units to trustees, officers, employees, affiliates and their service providers (including the asset manager). Unvested deferred trust units are recorded as a liability and compensation expense and, where applicable, asset management expense. Grants to trustees, officers and employees are recognized as compensation expense and included in general and administrative expense. The grants are recognized over the vesting period at the amortized cost based on the fair value of the units. Once vested, the liability is remeasured at each reporting date at amortized cost based on the fair value of the corresponding units, with changes in fair value recognized in net income, as a fair value adjustment to the financial instruments. Deferred units granted to Dream Asset Management Corporation (“DAM”), formerly called Dundee Realty Corporation or “DRC”, for payment of asset management fees are included in general and administrative expense when incurred as they relate to services provided during the year, and the units and fees are initially measured by applying a discount to the fair value of the corresponding units. The discount is estimated by applying the Black Scholes option pricing model, taking into consideration the volatility of the Canadian REIT equity market and the German real estate industry. Once recognized, the liability is remeasured at each reporting date at a discount to the fair values of the corresponding units, with the change recognized in net income as a fair value adjustment to financial instruments. Cash Cash excludes cash subject to restrictions that prevent its use for current purposes. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 54 Financial instruments Designation of financial instruments The following summarizes the Trust’s classification and measurement of financial assets, liabilities and financial derivatives: Financial assets Notes receivable Amounts receivable Cash Financial liabilities Mortgage debt Revolving credit facility Term loan credit facility Senior Notes Land lease obligations Convertible debentures – host instrument Deposits Deferred Unit Incentive Plan Amounts payable and accrued liabilities Distributions payable Income tax payable Classification Loans and receivables Loans and receivables Loans and receivables Other liabilities Other liabilities Other liabilities Other liabilities Other liabilities Other liabilities Other liabilities Other liabilities Other liabilities Other liabilities Other liabilities Measurement Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Amortized cost Financial derivatives Derivative assets Derivative liabilities Conversion feature of the convertible debentures Fair value through profit or loss Fair value through profit or loss Fair value through profit or loss Fair value Fair value Fair value Financial assets The Trust classifies its financial assets on initial recognition as loans and receivables. All financial assets are initially measured at fair value, less any related transaction costs. Subsequently, financial assets are measured at amortized cost. Amounts receivable are initially measured at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortized cost less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment is established when there is objective evidence that collection of all principal and interest due under the original terms of the contract is unlikely. Indicators of impairment include delinquency of payment and significant financial difficulty of the tenant. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through an allowance account, and the amount of the loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of net income and comprehensive income within investment property operating expenses. Bad debt write-offs occur when the Trust determines collection is not possible. Any subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against investment property operating expenses in the consolidated statement of net income and comprehensive income. Trade receivables that are less than three months past due are not considered impaired unless there is evidence collection of all of the amount due is unlikely. If in a subsequent period the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed, to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its amortized cost at the reversal date. Any subsequent reversal of an impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of net income and comprehensive income. Financial assets are derecognized only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or the Trust transfers substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Financial liabilities The Trust classifies its financial liabilities on initial recognition as either fair value through profit or loss or other liabilities measured at amortized cost. Financial liabilities classified as other liabilities are initially recognized at fair value (net of transaction costs) and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Under the effective interest rate method, any transaction fees, costs, discounts and premiums directly related to the financial liabilities are recognized in net income over the expected life of the debt. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 55 Term loans are initially recognized at fair value less attributable transaction costs, or at fair value when assumed in a business or asset acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, term loans are recognized at amortized cost. On issuance, convertible debentures are separated into two financial liability components: the host instrument and the conversion feature. This presentation is required because the conversion feature permits the holder to convert the debenture into Units that, except for the available exemption under IAS 32, “Financial Instruments: Presentation” (“IAS 32”), would normally be presented as a liability because of the redemption feature attached to the Units. Both components are measured based on their respective estimated fair values at the date of issuance. The fair value of the host instrument is net of any related transaction costs. The fair value of the host instrument is estimated based on the present value of future interest and principal payments due under the terms of the debenture using a discount rate for similar debt instruments without a conversion feature. Subsequent to initial recognition, the host instrument is accounted for at amortized cost. The conversion feature is accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income each year. When the holder of a convertible debenture converts its interest into Units, the host instrument and conversion feature are reclassified to unitholders’ equity in proportion to the units converted over the total equivalent units outstanding. The DUIP is measured at amortized cost because it is settled in Units, which, in accordance with IAS 32, are liabilities. Consequently, the DUIP is remeasured each year based on the fair value of Units, with changes in the liabilities recorded in net income. A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expired. Financial derivatives Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value. The method of recognizing the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument and, if so, the nature of the item being hedged. Derivative instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes are recognized in fair value adjustments to financial instruments. The Trust has not designated any derivatives as hedges for accounting purposes. Interest Interest on debt includes coupon interest on term loans, mortgage debt, revolving credit facilities, Senior Notes and Debentures, amortization of premiums allocated to the conversion features of the Debentures and discount on Senior Notes, amortization of ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings, interest in land lease obligations and net settlement of financial interest rate derivatives. Finance costs are amortized to interest expense unless they relate to a qualifying asset. Internal direct leasing costs The Trust expenses all salary costs of permanent staff involved in negotiating and arranging new leases as internal direct leasing costs in the statement of net income and comprehensive income as incurred. Equity The Trust classifies the Units as equity, notwithstanding the fact that the Trust’s Units meet the definition of a financial liability. Under IAS 32, the Units are considered a puttable financial instrument because of the holder’s option to redeem Units, generally at any time, subject to certain restrictions, at a redemption price per unit equal to the lesser of 90% of a 20- day weighted average closing price prior to the redemption date or 100% of the closing market price on the redemption date. The total amount payable by the REIT in any calendar month shall not exceed $50 unless waived by the REIT’s trustees at their sole discretion. The Trust has determined that the Units can be presented as equity and not financial liabilities because the Units have the following features, as defined in IAS 32 (hereinafter referred to as the “puttable exemption”): • Units entitle the holder to a pro rata share of the Trust’s net assets in the event of the Trust’s liquidation. The Trust’s net assets are those assets that remain after deducting all other claims on its assets. • Units are the class of instruments that are subordinate to all other classes of instruments because they have no priority over other claims to the assets of the Trust on liquidation, and do not need to be converted into another instrument before they are in the class of instruments that is subordinate to all other classes of instruments. • All instruments in the class of instruments that are subordinate to all other classes of instruments have identical features. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 56 • Apart from the contractual obligation for the Trust to redeem the Units for cash or another financial asset, the Units do not include any contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset to another entity, or to exchange financial assets or financial liabilities with another entity under conditions that are potentially unfavourable to the Trust, and it is not a contract that will or may be settled in the Trust’s own instruments. • The total expected cash flows attributable to the Units over their life are based substantially on the profit or loss, the change in the recognized net assets and unrecognized net assets of the Trust over the life of the Units. In addition to the Units meeting all of the above criteria, the REIT has determined it has no other financial instrument or contract that has total cash flows based substantially on the profit or loss, the change in the recognized assets, or the change in the fair value of the recognized and unrecognized net assets of the REIT. The REIT also has no other financial instrument or contract that has the effect of substantially restricting or fixing the residual return to unitholders. Units are initially recognized at the fair value of the consideration received by the Trust. Any transaction costs arising on the issue of Units are recognized directly in unitholders’ equity as a reduction of the proceeds received. Note 4 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS IN APPLYING ACCOUNTING POLICIES The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Management bases its judgments and estimates on experience in the industry and other various factors it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable, the result of which forms the basis of the carrying values of assets and liabilities. However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that could require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in the future. Critical accounting judgments The following are the critical judgments made in applying the Trust’s accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts in the consolidated financial statements: Valuation of investment properties Critical judgments are made by the Trust in respect of the fair values of investment properties. The fair value of these investments is reviewed regularly by management with reference to independent property valuations and market conditions existing at the reporting date, using generally accepted market practices. Judgment is also applied in determining the extent and frequency of independent appraisals. The Trust’s management is committed to having external appraisals done on an annual basis. The determination of fair values requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the values presented, such that actual values in sales transactions may differ from those presented. The Trust’s critical assumptions relating to the estimates of fair values of investment properties include the receipt of contractual rents, expected future market rents, renewal rates, non-recoverable capital expenditures, discount rates that reflect current market uncertainties, capitalization rates, and current and recent property investment prices. If there is any change in these assumptions or regional, national or international economic conditions, the fair value of investment properties may change materially. The REIT determines the fair value of an investment property at the end of each reporting period using the following methods: • External appraisals – by an independent appraisal firm, according to professional appraisal standards and IFRS. • Internal valuation – performed by management using the income approach and primarily consisting of reviewing the key assumptions from previous appraisals and updating the value for changes in the property cash flow, physical condition and changes in market conditions. In applying the income approach to valuation, management may use the direct income capitalization method or the discounted cash flow method, both of which are consistent with professional appraisal standards and IFRS. The REIT makes no adjustments for portfolio premiums and discounts, nor for any value attributable to the REIT’s management platform. Investment properties are appraised at highest and best use, primarily based on stabilized cash flows from tenancies, since purchasers typically focus on expected income. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 57 Judgment is also applied in determining whether certain costs are additions to the carrying amount of the investment property or are of a repair and maintenance nature. Income tax treatment The REIT indirectly owns its remaining initial properties through 15 FCPs (fonds communs de placement). The income tax treatment of non-German residents, such as the FCP unitholders indirectly owned by the REIT, is not entirely clear and is subject to significant judgment and, accordingly, it is not currently possible to determine with certainty whether the FCP unitholders will or will not be taxable in Germany on their net rental income and capital gains. In light of this uncertainty, the REIT has structured its affairs assuming that the FCP unitholders would be subject to corporate income tax in Germany, and has prepared these consolidated financial statements on that basis. The German federal government has indicated it intends to reform the Investment Tax Act in the future. It is unclear what exactly the consequences of the reform would be and how it would impact the FCPs or the FCP unitholders. From the latest draft bill issued at the beginning of 2016, foreign funds investing in German assets through FCPs shall be treated as quasi- corporate taxpayers. Currently, the German fiscal authorities view foreign investment funds such as the FCPs or the FCP unitholders as potentially subject to corporate income tax in Germany. However, the REIT believes that the consequences of the uncertainty of the tax status of the FCPs would be the same from a German corporate tax perspective irrespective of whether it is the FCPs or the FCP unitholders that are determined to be the taxpayer. The Trust computes current and deferred income taxes included in the consolidated financial statements based on the following: • The rate of corporate tax payable is 15.825%, including a 5.5% solidarity surcharge on German taxable income; 25% on Austrian taxable income; 20% on Dutch taxable income below €200 and 25% above it; and 33.99% on Belgian taxable income; • Taxable income for European corporate income tax purposes, in general, is determined by deducting certain expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition and ownership of real property as well as certain operating expenses, provided that the costs are incurred under arm’s length terms; • Buildings can generally be amortized on a straight-line basis at a rate of 2% to 3% depending on the age and the use of the property; • • In Germany, the deduction of interest expense, which must reflect arm’s length terms, is generally restricted by the so- called “interest capping rules”. These rules apply to limit the deduction of all interest expense incurred up to a maximum of 30% of the taxable earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. However, an exception is available when annual interest expense is less than €3,000 for each taxpayer. There is no such limit in other jurisdictions; and In the Netherlands, parent and subsidiaries are taxed as a single tax entity, provided they have the same financial year- end and are both established in the Netherlands. Business combinations Accounting for business combinations under IFRS 3, “Business Combinations” (“IFRS 3”), only applies if it is considered that a business has been acquired. Under IFRS 3, a business is defined as an integrated set of activities and assets conducted and managed for the purpose of providing a return to investors or lower costs or other economic benefits directly and proportionately to the Trust. A business generally consists of inputs, processes applied to those inputs, and resulting outputs that are, or will be, used to generate revenues. In the absence of such criteria, a group of assets is deemed to have been acquired. If goodwill is present in a transferred set of activities and assets, the transferred set is presumed to be a business. The Trust applies judgment in determining whether property acquisitions qualify as a business combination in accordance with IFRS 3 or as an asset acquisition. When determining whether the acquisition of an investment property or a portfolio of investment properties is a business combination or an asset acquisition, the Trust applies judgment when considering the following: • whether the investment property or properties are capable of producing outputs; • whether the market participant could produce outputs if missing elements exist; • whether employees were assumed in the acquisition; and • whether an operating platform has been acquired. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 58 Currently, when the Trust acquires properties or a portfolio of properties and does not take on or assume employees or does not acquire an operating platform, it classifies the acquisition as an asset acquisition. Impairment The Trust uses judgments, estimates and assumptions when it assesses the possibility and amount of any impairment loss or write-down as it relates to amounts receivable and other assets. Estimates and assumptions The Trust makes estimates and assumptions that affect the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amount of other comprehensive income for the year. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The estimates and assumptions critical to the determination of the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements relate to the following: Valuation of financial instruments The Trust makes estimates and assumptions relating to the fair value measurement of the DUIP, derivative instruments, land lease obligations and the fair value disclosure of the mortgage debt and Senior Notes. The critical assumptions underlying the fair value measurements and disclosures include the market price of Units, market interest rates for debt, interest rate derivatives and foreign currency derivatives. Note 5 FUTURE ACCOUNTING POLICY CHANGES The following are future accounting policy changes to be implemented by the Trust in future years: Revenue recognition IFRS 15, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“IFRS 15”), provides a comprehensive five-step revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. Management is responsible for overseeing the Trust’s transition to IFRS 15 and is performing an in-depth assessment of IFRS 15 and the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Trust’s consolidated financial statements. Management has completed the review of contracts with its tenants and assessed the impact that adopting IFRS 15 has on service revenue (common area maintenance charges and fee income). The Trust does not expect a material impact to the timing, recognition and measurement of service revenue recognized in a given reporting period as a result of adopting this standard. Rental revenue earned from leases is outside of the scope of IFRS 15 and will therefore not be impacted by its adoption. IFRS 15 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Financial instruments The final version of IFRS 9, “Financial Instruments” (“IFRS 9”), was issued by the IASB in July 2014 and will replace IAS 39, “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement”. IFRS 9 introduces a model for classification and measurement, a single, forward-looking “expected loss” impairment model and a substantially reformed approach to hedge accounting. The new single, principle-based approach for determining the classification of financial assets is driven by cash flow characteristics and the business model in which an asset is held. The new model also results in a single impairment model being applied to all financial instruments, which will require more timely recognition of expected credit losses. It also includes changes in respect of an entity’s own credit risk in measuring liabilities elected to be measured at fair value, so that gains caused by the deterioration of an entity’s own credit risk on such liabilities are no longer recognized in profit or loss. The entity’s own credit changes can be early adopted in isolation without otherwise changing the accounting for financial instruments. Lastly, a third measurement category for financial assets – “fair value through other comprehensive income” – will exist. Management is responsible for overseeing the Trust’s transition to IFRS 9 and is performing an in-depth assessment of IFRS 9 and the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Trust’s consolidated financial statements. The Trust is focused on identifying mortgages which were previously accounted for as a debt modification; IFRS 9 requires that a gain or loss is calculated as the difference between the original contractual cash flows and the modified cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate. The Trust is also focused on developing an impairment model that takes into consideration forward-looking information, as required by IFRS 9. Based on the assessments completed, the Trust does not expect there to be a material impact to the carrying value of its trade receivables given past default rates and receivable balances, and there will be immaterial impact on recognition and measurement of allowance for bad debts as a result of adopting this standard. The Trust also does not expect material changes to the measurement of its financial assets or liabilities. Additional disclosures may be required to comply with IFRS 9. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 59 Financial instruments – disclosures IFRS 7, “Financial Instruments: Disclosures” (“IFRS 7”), has been amended by the IASB to require additional disclosures on transition from IAS 39 to IFRS 9. The amendment to IFRS 7 is effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Trust does not expect this standard to have a material impact on the financial statements. Leases IFRS 16, “Leases” (“IFRS 16”), sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of leases. IFRS 16 provides revised guidance on identifying a lease and for separating lease and non-lease components of a contract. IFRS 16 introduces a single accounting model for all lessees and requires a lessee to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases with terms of more than twelve months, unless the underlying asset is of low value. Under IFRS 16 lessor accounting for operating and finance leases will remain substantially unchanged. IFRS 16 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted for entities that apply IFRS 15. The Trust does not expect the amendments to have a material impact on the financial statements. Note 6 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS On July 27, 2017, the REIT indirectly, through a wholly owned subsidiary, invested in 135 office and light industrial properties (the “Dutch Properties”) located in the Netherlands. The total purchase price for the transaction was $876,057 (€600,000). The REIT used the net proceeds of the European debt offering (Note 10), together with a portion of the July 27, 2017 equity offering proceeds (Note 15), as consideration for the REIT’s purchase of the shares and debt of a corporation that held the vendors’ interests in outstanding shareholders’ loans extended to certain of the acquired entities holding the Dutch assets. Through the REIT’s indirect ownership of these shareholders’ loans, the REIT will receive all of the income generated by the Dutch assets. The REIT also indirectly acquired 1% of the shares of the holding companies of the portfolio. The consideration for the acquisition of 1% of the shares of the holding companies had been satisfied with a nominal payment and a promissory note issued to one of the vendors. These holding companies were transferred to a Dutch legal entity without share capital (the “Foundation”). The Foundation has acquired the legal ownership of the shares in the vendors’ newly incorporated companies that will own 99% of the holding companies. As referred to above, the REIT indirectly owns 1% of the shares of the holding companies. The vendors will have no voting or other governance rights with respect to the Foundation, except for certain rights relating to the preservation of the economic value of the depositary receipts for assets that the REIT did not invest. The REIT has the right to appoint the board of the Foundation, which has the power to administer the Foundation and determine its activities. The following are the recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, measured at their respective fair values: Investment properties Amounts receivable Prepaid expenses Deposits Amounts payable and accrued liabilities Current income tax receivable Land lease obligations Total net assets acquired Considerations paid/payable: REIT Units issued to vendors Cash paid on closing Amounts payable Foreign exchange adjustments Total consideration Bargain purchase gain Acquisition costs incurred Acquisition related gain, net Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 60 $ $ $ $ $ $ 963,348 8,695 2,040 (3,933 ) (33,056 ) 151 (26,259 ) 910,986 81,576 767,211 27,287 (17 ) 876,057 34,929 (11,112 ) 23,817 To partially finance the transaction, the REIT completed a public offering of 28,575,000 Units at a price of $10.50 per unit to a syndicate of underwriters. The REIT also completed the European unsecured bond offering of €375,000 aggregate principal amount at a discount price of €99.575 per €100.00 principal amount of Senior Notes. The REIT also satisfied part of the purchase price through the issuance of 7,935,395 Units to the vendors. The transaction was closed based on a preliminary estimate of working capital and other items that are subject to further adjustments. The purchase price allocations have not been finalized. In addition, the REIT is contingently liable for an amount payable of €18,663 related to the transaction. Costs relating to the transaction were $11,112 and were charged directly to net income. Bargain purchase gain related to the transaction was $34,929, being the excess of net assets acquired over total consideration paid. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the REIT recognized $45,577 of revenue and $20,188 of net income. If the transaction had occurred on January 1, 2017, the investment properties revenue and net income for the REIT for the year ended December 31, 2017 are estimated to be $323,440 and $322,125, respectively. Note 7 INVESTMENT PROPERTIES Balance, beginning of year Additions: Acquisition of investment properties Acquisitions through business combinations Building improvements Lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs Disposals of investment properties Transfers to disposal groups classified as assets held for sale Fair value adjustments to investment properties Change in straight-line rents Amortization of lease incentives Foreign currency translation (loss) gain Balance, end of year For the year ended December 31, 2017 2,481,586 $ For the year ended December 31, 2016 2,394,739 Note $ 6 16 $ 332,528 963,348 41,668 6,994 — (117,470 ) 171,123 (362 ) (3,690 ) 185,352 4,061,077 $ 229,942 — 27,094 11,244 (2,141 ) (121,335 ) 80,315 1,883 (2,951 ) (137,204 ) 2,481,586 During the year ended December 31, 2017, the balance of the investment properties increased by $1,579,491, mainly due to the addition of 135 properties in the Netherlands through a business combination for $963,348 (Note 6) and four property acquisitions. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of investment properties were allocated as follows: Investment properties(1) Net working capital assumed Accrued transaction costs Total cash consideration (1) Includes transaction costs. For the year ended December 31, 2017 332,528 $ (1,369 ) (1,046 ) 330,113 $ $ $ For the year ended December 31, 2016 229,942 — (1,140 ) 228,802 During the year ended December 31, 2017, the REIT disposed of 43 investment properties, including eight Dutch Properties and nine Initial Properties, which were classified as assets held for sale as at December 31, 2016. Net proceeds of $146,586 (December 31, 2016 – $97,486) were received on these sales and a loss on sale of $5,286 (December 31, 2016 – $5,482) related to transaction costs incurred was recorded. As at December 31, 2017, the REIT had committed to sell five properties totalling $16,825. These properties have been reclassified as assets held for sale. In total, the REIT also recorded a fair value loss of $1,330 on these properties. Refer to Note 16 for details on the assets held for sale. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 61 Future minimum contractual rent (excluding service charges) under current operating leases is as follows: Less than 1 year 1–5 years Longer than 5 years Total $ December 31, 2017 201,289 669,980 383,537 1,254,806 $ Fair value hierarchy Initial Properties The Initial Properties acquired on August 3, 2011 consist of national and regional administration offices, mixed use retail, and distribution properties and regional logistics headquarters of Deutsche Post. The properties are dispersed throughout Germany, are generally strategically located near central train stations and main retail areas, and are easily accessible by public transportation. Acquisition Properties The Acquisition Properties, acquired since the Trust’s Initial Public Offering in 2011, consist of high-quality office buildings located in Austria, Belgium and Germany. The REIT participates in two joint venture partnerships which hold a 50% interest in a total of nine Acquisition Properties. Refer to Note 8 for the details regarding the jointly owned properties. Dutch Properties The Dutch Properties, an investment made in July 2017, consist of office and light industrial properties located in the Netherlands. The properties are dispersed throughout the Netherlands and are generally strategically located near areas easily accessible by public transportation. Investment properties measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets are categorized by level according to the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. Recurring measurements Investment properties Initial Properties Acquisition Properties Dutch Properties Total Non-recurring measurements Properties reclassified to assets held for sale Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments (Level 1) December 31, 2017 Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) $ $ $ 557,635 $ 2,551,483 951,959 4,061,077 $ — $ — — — $ — $ — — — $ 557,635 2,551,483 951,959 4,061,077 16,825 $ — $ 16,825 $ — The REIT’s policy is to recognize transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels as of the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer. For the year ended December 31, 2017, investment properties valued at $16,825 were transferred out of Level 3 fair value measurements to Level 2 fair value measurements as these properties were under contract for sales as at the balance sheet date. Valuation techniques underlying management’s estimates of fair value Fair values for investment properties are calculated using both the direct income capitalization and discounted cash flow methods. The REIT’s management is responsible for determining fair value measurements included in the consolidated financial statements. Investment properties are valued on a highest-and-best-use basis. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 62 In applying the direct income capitalization method, the stabilized net operating income (“NOI”) of each property is divided by an appropriate capitalization rate. The following are the significant assumptions used in determining the value: Capitalization rate based on location, size and quality of the property and taking into account any available market data at the valuation date. Stabilized NOI revenue less property operating expenses, adjusted for items such as expected future market rents, renewal rates, new leasing, average lease up costs, long-term vacancy rates, non-recoverable capital expenditures, management fees, straight-line rents and other non-recurring items, as applicable. Generally, an increase in stabilized NOI will result in an increase in the fair value of an investment property. The fair value of an investment property has an inverse relationship with capitalization rates: an increase in the capitalization rate will result in a decrease in the fair value, and vice versa. The capitalization rate magnifies the effect of a change in stabilized NOI, and a lower capitalization rate results in a greater impact to fair value than a higher capitalization rate. In applying the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) method, a ten-year hold is assumed, and the projected income and expenditures of a specific property plus the forecasted net proceeds from the sale of the property at the end of the hold period are discounted using a rate which reflects the risk profile of the specific property. The significant assumptions incorporated into the DCF include exit capitalization rates and discount rates: Discount rate reflects the internal rate of return of a specific property. The discount rate is determined by analyzing sales of similar properties and yields of alternative investments. Consideration is given to ten-year bond yields and yields of high-quality corporate bonds to which an upward adjustment is made to reflect the increased risk associated with real estate investments and the specific risk associated with each asset. Exit capitalization rate based on the initial rate of return applicable to a property adjusted slightly upward to reflect the risk in negotiating new leases, older building age and the risk associated with a future sale. Growth rate generally based on the average increase in the consumer price index per respective geography over the past three years, ranging from 1.5% to 3%; the average growth rate used is 2%. Valuation processes During the year ended December 31, 2017, the REIT obtained external appraisals for 100% of the Initial and Acquisition Properties. For the Dutch Properties the REIT relied on the external appraisals performed around the transaction date, July 27, 2017. The external valuations are prepared by independent, professionally qualified appraisers who hold a recognized, relevant professional qualification and have recent experience in the location and category of the respective property. For properties subject to an independent valuation report, the management team verifies all major inputs to the valuation and reviews the results with the independent appraisers. Significant unobservable inputs in Level 3 valuations including assets held for sale are as follows: Initial Properties Acquisition Properties Dutch Properties Total portfolio $ Fair value 557,635 2,551,483 951,959 $ 4,061,077 December 31, 2017 Implied weighted average capitalization rates 6.9 % 4.9 % 8.2 % 6.0 % December 31, 2016 Implied weighted average capitalization rates 7.3 % 5.6 % n/a 6.5 % If the implied capitalization rate was to increase by 25 basis points, the total value of the portfolio would decrease by $163,481. If the implied capitalization rate was to decrease by 25 basis points, the value of the portfolio would increase by $177,796. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 63 Note 8 JOINT ARRANGEMENTS AND ASSOCIATES The Trust participates in partnerships (“joint ventures”) with other parties that own investment properties and accounts for its interests using the equity method. The investment properties that the joint ventures hold are consistent in terms of the class and type of properties held in the Trust’s portfolio. Name POBA joint venture Rivergate joint venture Lorac Investment Management S.à r.l. Dream Technology Ventures LP Location Vienna, Austria Luxembourg, Luxembourg Toronto, Canada Name Löwenkontor Vordernbergstrasse 6/Heilbronner Strasse 35 (Z-UP) Speicherstrasse 55 (Werfthaus) Derendorfer Allee 4–4a (doubleU) Neue Mainzer Strasse 28 (K26) ABC-Strasse 19 (ABC Bogen) Marsstrasse 20–22 Liebknechtstr. 33/35, Heßbrühlstr. 7 (Officium) Investment in POBA joint venture Rivergate joint venture Lorac Investment Management S.à r.l. Dream Technology Ventures LP Total investment in joint ventures and associates Name Löwenkontor Vordernbergstrasse 6/Heilbronner Strasse 35 (Z-UP) Speicherstrasse 55 (Werfthaus) Derendorfer Allee 4–4a (doubleU) Neue Mainzer Strasse 28 (K26) ABC-Strasse 19 (ABC Bogen) Marsstrasse 20–22 Liebknechtstr. 33/35, Heßbrühlstr. 7 (Officium) Share of net income from POBA joint venture Rivergate joint venture Lorac Investment Management S.à r.l. Dream Technology Ventures LP Share of net income from investment in joint ventures and associates Ownership interest (%) December 31, 2017 50 50 50 10 December 31, 2016 50 50 50 10 Net assets at % ownership interest December 31, December 31, 2017 2016 23,654 38,152 $ 11,582 14,188 21,408 21,202 19,014 17,618 29,126 38,813 34,748 50,115 33,562 35,053 23,312 28,744 196,406 243,885 68,638 75,337 199 236 12 7 265,255 319,465 $ Share of net income (loss) at % ownership interest for year ended December 31, 2017 14,581 $ 2,647 (643 ) (1,961 ) 8,280 15,363 7,382 4,822 50,471 7,967 28 (5 ) 58,461 $ 2016 2,750 2,007 1,162 1,830 1,032 4,041 5,560 2,607 20,989 9,970 19 (167 ) 30,811 $ $ $ $ As part of the arrangement with POBA, the REIT has extended a loan facility to POBA to fund POBA’s share of the loan amortization payments over the term of the outstanding mortgages assumed on the eight properties. As at December 31, 2017, the loan amounted to $nil (December 31, 2016 – $378), as it has been repaid in the first quarter of the year. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the REIT recorded fee income relating to the POBA and Rivergate joint ventures of $4,211 (year ended December 31, 2016 – $5,226), which is included in interest and other income. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 64 The following amounts represent 100% as well as the Trust’s respective share of the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows in the equity accounted investments in which the Trust participates. POBA joint venture at 100% December 31, 2016 December 31, 2017 POBA joint venture at 50% December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Non-current assets Investment properties Current assets Amounts receivable Prepaid expenses Cash Total assets Non-current liabilities Debt Deposits Deferred income tax payable Current liabilities Debt Amounts payable and accrued liabilities Income tax payable (receivable) Total liabilities Net assets Fair value remeasurement on the retained interest Investment in POBA joint venture Investment properties revenue Investment properties operating expenses Net rental income Other income Interest income and other income Other expenses General and administrative Interest expense Fair value adjustments to investment properties and other activities Fair value adjustments to investment properties Debt settlement costs Income before income taxes Current income tax recovery (expense) Deferred income tax expense Net income for the year Foreign currency translation adjustments for the year Comprehensive income for the year $ 888,668 $ 888,668 739,040 $ 739,040 444,334 $ 444,334 894 196 4,524 5,614 894,282 408,272 464 35,258 443,994 7,254 10,430 170 17,854 461,848 432,434 $ 1,070 80 4,916 6,066 745,106 374,024 498 17,484 392,006 447 98 2,262 2,807 447,141 204,136 232 17,629 221,997 6,246 9,404 (26 ) 15,624 407,630 337,476 $ $ 3,627 5,215 85 8,927 230,924 216,217 $ 27,668 243,885 $ 369,520 369,520 535 40 2,458 3,033 372,553 187,012 249 8,742 196,003 3,123 4,702 (13 ) 7,812 203,815 168,738 27,668 196,406 POBA joint venture at 100% Year ended December 31, 2017 2016 46,330 $ 44,830 $ (9,348 ) (8,656 ) 36,982 36,174 990 990 (5,440 ) (8,472 ) (13,912 ) 97,834 (3,398 ) 94,436 117,688 (210 ) (16,536 ) 100,942 $ 21,634 122,576 $ 1,804 1,804 (5,708 ) (9,452 ) (15,160 ) 26,356 (3,310 ) 23,046 46,672 2 (4,696 ) 41,978 $ (23,168 ) 18,810 $ POBA joint venture at 50% Year ended December 31, 2017 22,415 (4,328 ) 18,087 2016 23,165 (4,674 ) 18,491 $ 495 495 (2,720 ) (4,236 ) (6,956 ) 48,917 (1,699 ) 47,218 58,844 (105 ) (8,268 ) 50,471 10,817 61,288 $ $ 902 902 (2,854 ) (4,726 ) (7,580 ) 13,178 (1,655 ) 11,523 23,336 1 (2,348 ) 20,989 (11,584 ) 9,405 $ $ $ $ Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 65 Cash flow generated from (utilized in): Operating activities Investing activities Financing activities (excluding owners’ distributions) Cash flow before owners’ distributions Joint ventures’ distributions to owners Decrease in cash POBA joint venture at 100% Year ended December 31, 2016 2017 POBA joint venture at 50% Year ended December 31, 2017 2016 $ $ 21,036 $ (3,330 ) 9,522 27,228 (27,620 ) (392 ) $ 28,484 $ (2,756 ) 21,276 47,004 (47,600 ) (596 ) $ 10,518 $ (1,665 ) 4,761 13,614 (13,810 ) (196 ) $ 14,242 (1,378 ) 10,638 23,502 (23,800 ) (298 ) Rivergate joint venture at 100% December 31, 2016 December 31, 2017 Rivergate joint venture at 50% December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 281,602 $ — 281,602 154,283 $ 1 154,284 140,801 — 140,801 581 — 892 1,473 142,274 72,788 2,116 74,904 1,386 1,386 76,290 65,984 2,654 68,638 22 27 1,085 1,134 155,418 77,549 3,952 81,501 1,263 1,263 82,764 72,654 $ 2,683 75,337 $ Non-current assets Investment properties Other non-current assets Current assets Amounts receivable Prepaid expenses Cash Total assets Non-current liabilities Debt Deferred income tax payable $ 308,566 $ 2 308,568 44 54 2,170 2,268 310,836 155,098 7,904 163,002 1,162 — 1,784 2,946 284,548 145,576 4,232 149,808 Current liabilities Amounts payable and accrued liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Carrying costs attributable to joint venture Investment in Rivergate joint venture 2,526 2,526 165,528 145,308 $ 2,772 2,772 152,580 131,968 $ $ $ Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 66 Investment properties revenue Investment properties operating expenses Net rental income Other income Interest income and other income Other expenses General and administrative Interest expense Fair value adjustments to investment properties Fair value adjustments to investment properties Income before income taxes Current income tax expense Deferred income tax expense Net income for the year Foreign currency translation adjustments for the year Comprehensive income for the year Cash flow generated from: Operating activities Investing activities Cash flow before owners’ distributions Joint ventures distributions to owners Increase (decrease) in cash Note 9 AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE Trade receivables Less: Provision for impairment of trade receivables Trade receivables, net Other amounts receivable Total Rivergate joint venture at 100% Year ended December 31, 2016 2017 17,164 $ 17,144 $ (2,744 ) (2,370 ) 14,420 14,774 Rivergate joint venture at 50% Year ended December 31, 2017 8,572 $ (1,185 ) 7,387 2016 8,582 (1,372 ) 7,210 $ (6 ) (6 ) (1,200 ) (2,916 ) (4,116 ) 8,554 8,554 19,206 — (3,272 ) 15,934 $ 9,414 25,348 $ (16 ) (16 ) (1,186 ) (2,904 ) (4,090 ) 13,986 13,986 24,300 (2 ) (4,358 ) 19,940 $ (8,096 ) 11,844 $ (3 ) (3 ) (600 ) (1,458 ) (2,058 ) 4,277 4,277 9,603 — (1,636 ) 7,967 $ 4,707 12,674 $ (8 ) (8 ) (593 ) (1,452 ) (2,045 ) 6,993 6,993 12,150 (1 ) (2,179 ) 9,970 (4,048 ) 5,922 Rivergate joint venture at 100% Year ended December 31, 2016 2017 Rivergate joint venture at 50% Year ended December 31, 2017 2016 12,488 $ (96 ) 12,392 (12,008 ) 384 $ 7,288 $ — 7,288 (9,196 ) (1,908 ) $ 6,244 $ (48 ) 6,196 (6,004 ) 192 $ 3,644 — 3,644 (4,598 ) (954 ) $ $ $ $ December 31, 2017 8,693 $ (1,500 ) 7,193 19,331 26,524 $ December 31, 2016 5,895 (1,095 ) 4,800 11,591 16,391 $ $ As at December 31, 2017, other amounts receivable include unbilled amounts from tenants in relation to operating cost recoveries of $5,688 (December 31, 2016 − $3,544). The movement in the provision for impairment of trade receivables for the year ended December 31 was as follows: As at January 1 Provision for impairment of trade receivables Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible Total 2017 1,095 $ 1,440 2,535 (1,035 ) 1,500 $ 2016 2,127 165 2,292 (1,197 ) 1,095 $ $ Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 67 Note 10 DEBT Mortgage debt Revolving credit facility Term loan credit facility(1) Senior Notes Land lease obligations Total Less: Current portion(1) Non-current debt December 31, 2017 1,288,731 — 242,044 556,583 26,711 2,114,069 22,221 2,091,848 December 31, 2016 1,023,130 87,139 289,193 — — 1,399,462 158,352 1,241,110 $ $ $ $ (1) The current portion of debt includes $5,502 (2016 − $26,806) of the term loan credit facility associated with the assets sold or held for sale. This balance will be paid from the proceeds from disposition when the respective asset sales close as required under the terms of the credit facility agreement. First-ranking mortgages on all of the investment properties, other than the Dutch Properties, have been provided as security for either the mortgage debt or the term loan credit facility. Mortgage debt On April 25, 2017, the REIT drew an additional mortgage on Millerntorplatz 1, in Hamburg, with a principal balance of $14,847 (€10,000) at a fixed rate of 1.71% per annum, maturing on February 6, 2025, to finance the renovation project underway. The mortgage requires quarterly repayment with a principal amortization of 1.25% per annum of the initial loan amount. On May 18, 2017, the REIT completed the refinancing of ERGO, in Nuremberg. The REIT discharged the remaining balance of the old mortgage in the principal amount of $34,368 (€22,718), by obtaining a new mortgage in the principal balance amount of $49,922 (€33,000) at a fixed rate of 1.34%, maturing March 31, 2024. The mortgage requires monthly repayment with a principal amortization of 2.20% per annum of the initial loan amount. The REIT incurred a debt breakage fee of $111 and has written off unamortized deferred financing costs of $5. Total debt settlement costs amounted to $116. On June 12, 2017, the REIT drew on a mortgage with a principal balance of $7,178 (€4,775) at a variable rate of three-month EURIBOR plus 1.2% per annum, maturing on September 30, 2024, in connection with the acquisition of Siemens Land, Nuremberg. Concurrent with the closing of the mortgage, the REIT purchased an interest rate cap that covers 80% of the mortgage principal, with a 2.5% strike price, which effectively limits the mortgage interest rate to a maximum of 3.7%. The mortgage requires quarterly repayment with a principal amortization of 3.25% per annum of the initial loan amount. On July 5, 2017, the REIT drew on a mortgage with a principal balance of $79,456 (€54,000) at a fixed rate of 1.86% per annum, maturing on July 3, 2024, in connection with the acquisition of Airport Plaza, Brussels. The mortgage requires quarterly repayment with a principal amortization of 1.0% per annum of the initial loan amount. On July 17, 2017, the REIT drew on a mortgage with a principal balance of $80,451 (€55,350) at a fixed rate of 1.83% per annum, maturing on June 30, 2027, in connection with the acquisition of Bollwerk, Stuttgart. The mortgage requires quarterly repayment with a principal amortization of 1.5% per annum of the initial loan amount, starting in June 2023. On December 29, 2017, the REIT drew on a mortgage with a principal balance of $17,385 (€11,550) at a fixed rate of 1.76% per annum, maturing on December 30, 2027, in connection with the acquisition of Markgrafenstrasse 22, Berlin. The mortgage requires quarterly repayment with a principal amortization of 1.35% per annum of the initial loan amount, starting in March 2019. Term loan credit facility During the year ended December 31, 2017, the REIT repaid $66,839 (€45,500) in connection with the disposition of 35 properties in accordance with the terms of the term loan credit facility. At the same time, the REIT also wrote off the unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the debt and recorded them as debt settlement costs. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the amount charged was $1,327. As at December 31, 2017, the Trust was in compliance with its loan covenants. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 68 Revolving credit facility On June 6, 2017, the REIT entered into an amendment agreement with regard to its €100,000 revolving credit facility. The interest rate on Canadian dollar advances is now prime plus 100 basis points or bankers’ acceptance rates plus 200 basis points. The interest rate for euro advances is 200 basis points over the EURIBOR rate. The revised terms also allow the REIT to enter swap arrangements where the effective borrowing rate would be the EURIBOR rate plus swap spread, which can further reduce borrowing costs. The term was extended to June 6, 2019. As at December 31, 2017, the outstanding balance of the credit facility was $nil and the Trust was in compliance with the covenants of the revolving credit facility. As at December 31, 2017, the Trust had an undrawn letter of credit in the amount of $1,806 committed against the revolving credit facility. Senior unsecured notes (“Senior Notes”) On July 27, 2017, the REIT completed the European debt offering of a $548,288 (€375,000) aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, at a face rate of 1.375%, maturing on December 21, 2021. The Senior Notes were sold at a discount of $2,907 (€1,988) and brokerage fees on the bond issue amounted to $5,486 (€3,750). Factoring in these costs, the effective interest rate on the Senior Notes is 1.74%. In connection with the bond issuance, the REIT purchased an interest rate swap for $2,308 (€1,579), which expired shortly after issuance of the Senior Notes. As at December 31, 2017, the Trust was in compliance with its loan covenants. Land lease obligations On July 27, 2017, the REIT assumed six land leases as part of the Dutch Properties transaction. Under IAS 40, the REIT has elected to treat all land leases where the REIT is a lessee and the property meets the definition of investment property as a finance lease. The REIT has recognized these land lease obligations and thereby recorded an asset and the corresponding liability of $26,259, respectively. These land leases require monthly, quarterly or semi-annual payments over the lease terms. The weighted average interest rates for the fixed and floating components of debt are as follows: Face interest rates December 31, December 31, 2016 2017 Weighted average effective interest rate December 31, December 31, 2016 2017 Maturity dates December 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Debt amount 1.63 % 1.38 % 2.83 % 1.57 % 0.99 % 2.00 % 2.25 % 2.05 % 1.64 % 1.64 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 1.64 % 0.95 % 3.00 % 2.25 % 2.29 % 1.83 % 1.85 % 1.74 % 2.83 % 1.83 % 1.23 % 2.00 % 3.29 % 2.96 % 1.98 % 1.82 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 1.82 % 1.17 % 3.00 % 3.16 % 2.95 % 2.15 % 2020–2027 $ 2021 2037–2064 2022–2024 2019 2020 $ 1,243,322 $ 556,583 26,711 1,826,616 45,409 — 242,044 287,453 2,114,069 $ 986,512 — — 986,512 36,618 87,139 289,193 412,950 1,399,462 Fixed rate Mortgage debt Senior Notes Land lease obligations Total fixed rate debt Variable rate Mortgage debt(1) Revolving credit facility Term loan credit facility(1) Total variable rate debt Total debt (1) Subject to interest rate caps with a notional amount of $288,823; 0.61% rate maturing 2020–2024, and carrying value of $785 as at December 31, 2017. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 69 The scheduled principal repayments and debt maturities are as follows: 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 and thereafter Senior Note discount Financing costs Mortgages 16,011 17,483 112,201 16,780 135,520 1,005,615 1,303,610 $ $ $ $ Term loan Senior Notes 5,502 $ — 242,072 — — — 247,574 $ — $ — — 564,450 — — 564,450 $ Land lease obligations 708 $ 759 780 801 823 22,840 26,711 $ Total 22,221 18,242 355,053 582,031 136,343 1,028,455 2,142,345 (2,720 ) (25,556 ) 2,114,069 Continuity of debt The following tables provide continuity for the year ended December 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016: Balance as at January 1, 2017 Borrowings Principal repayments Lump sum repayments Lump sum repayments on property disposition Senior Notes discount Amortization of notes discount Financing costs additions Amortization of financing costs Financing costs written off on debt settlement Foreign exchange adjustments Balance as at December 31, 2017 Mortgages $ 1,023,130 $ 249,239 (14,034 ) (34,368 ) Term loan 289,193 $ — — — Revolving credit facility 87,139 $ 148,073 — (234,727 ) — — — (5,415 ) 1,940 (66,839 ) — — — 1,896 — — — — — Senior Notes Land lease obligations — $ — $ 548,288 — — — (2,907 ) 270 (5,505 ) 511 26,259 (319 ) — — — — — — Total 1,399,462 971,859 (14,353 ) (269,095 ) (66,839 ) (2,907 ) 270 (10,920 ) 4,347 5 68,234 $ 1,288,731 $ 1,327 16,467 242,044 $ — (485 ) — $ — 15,926 556,583 $ — 771 26,711 $ 1,332 100,913 2,114,069 Balance as at January 1, 2016 Borrowings Principal repayments Lump sum repayments Lump sum repayments on property disposition Financing costs additions Amortization of financing costs Amortization of fair value adjustments Financing costs written off on debt settlement Fair value adjustments written off on debt settlement Foreign exchange adjustments Balance as at December 31, 2016 $ $ Mortgages 841,101 $ 540,721 (12,819 ) (291,334 ) — (5,129 ) 1,995 — 2,025 — (53,430 ) 1,023,130 $ Term loan 355,325 $ — — — (48,720 ) (1,021 ) 2,257 — 1,379 — (20,027 ) 289,193 $ Convertible debentures Revolving credit facility 154,558 $ — — (161,000 ) — — 751 893 2,164 2,634 — — $ 29,908 $ 95,868 — (35,026 ) — — — — — — (3,611 ) 87,139 $ Total 1,380,892 636,589 (12,819 ) (487,360 ) (48,720 ) (6,150 ) 5,003 893 5,568 2,634 (77,068 ) 1,399,462 Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 70 Note 11 DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Assets Interest rate caps Foreign exchange forward contracts Total assets Less: Current portion Non-current portion Liabilities Foreign exchange forward contracts Total liabilities Less: Current portion Non-current portion Total net derivative financial instruments December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 $ $ $ $ 785 — 785 — 785 $ $ $ 6,215 6,215 2,211 4,004 (5,430 ) $ 1,453 11,353 12,806 2,392 10,414 — — — — 12,806 The REIT‘s financial instruments are carried at fair value, and are classified as Level 2 according to the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. Foreign exchange forward contracts The Trust has various currency forward contracts in place to sell euros for Canadian dollars for the next 36 months. The Trust currently has foreign exchange forward contracts to sell €243,337 from January 2018 to December 2020 at an average exchange rate of $1.528 per euro. The movement in the foreign exchange forward contracts was as follows: Balance, beginning of year Gain on settlement Fair value change Balance, end of year Note 12 DEFERRED UNIT INCENTIVE PLAN The movement in the Deferred Unit Incentive Plan balance was as follows: As at January 1, 2016 Compensation during the year Asset management fees during the year Issue of deferred units Remeasurements of carrying value As at December 31, 2016 Compensation during the year Asset management fees during the year Issue of deferred units Remeasurements of carrying value As at December 31, 2017 Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 71 For the year ended December 31, Note $ 18 $ 2017 11,353 (30 ) (17,538 ) (6,215 ) Note $ 18 $ 14,150 2,152 1,613 (918 ) 3,493 20,490 2,573 1,297 (4,279 ) 2,536 22,617 The REIT entered into an asset management agreement with DAM (“Asset Management Agreement”) pursuant to which DAM provides certain asset management services to the REIT and its subsidiaries. The Asset Management Agreement provides for a broad range of asset management services for various fees, including a base annual management fee. See Note 20 for further details on the Asset Management Agreement. DAM elected to receive the first $3,500 of the base asset management fees payable on the Initial Properties acquired on August 3, 2011 by way of deferred trust units under the Asset Management Agreement in each year for the first five years. The deferred trust units granted to DAM vest annually over five years, commencing on the sixth anniversary date of the units being granted. As of August 2016, DAM started receiving cash for base asset management fees payable on the Initial Properties, instead of deferred trust units. On March 28, 2017, the REIT and DAM entered into an Acceleration Agreement, by which 231,593 of deferred trust units and deferred trust income units granted to DAM for base asset management fees earned for August 2011 to December 2011 vested and were issued in April and May 2017. On termination of the Asset Management Agreement, unvested trust units granted to DAM vest immediately. Deferred units granted to DAM for payment of asset management fees are initially measured, and subsequently remeasured at each reporting date, at fair value. The deferred units are considered to be restricted stock, and the fair value is estimated by applying a discount to the market price of the corresponding Units. The discount is estimated based on a hypothetical put– call option, valued using a Black Scholes option pricing model, which takes into consideration the volatility of the Canadian REIT and German real estate equity markets, the respective holding period of the deferred units and the risk-free interest rate. The fair value of the deferred units granted to DAM is most sensitive to changes in volatility and the relative weighting of the put option and call option values. Once recognized, the liability is remeasured at each reporting date at a discount to the fair values of the corresponding Units, with the change being recognized in comprehensive income as a fair value adjustment to financial instruments. The fair value of the deferred trust units is based on the market price of Dream Global REIT Units and the application of an appropriate discount rate to reflect the vesting period. The significant unobservable inputs used in determining the discount include the following: Risk-free rate Expected volatility For the year For the year ended ended December 31, December 31, 2017 1.72%–1.94% 16%–18% 2016 0.82%–1.44% 18%–21% The volatility of the Units is estimated based on comparable companies in both the German and Canadian real estate markets. The discount rate used to value the deferred trust units is determined by weighting a put-and-call model calculated using the Black Scholes option pricing model. A higher volatility or risk-free rate will decrease the value of the deferred trust units and vice versa. Units at December 31, 2017, closing price of $12.22 per unit Discount rate of 14% per unit for units issued in 2012 Discount rate of 17% per unit for units issued in 2013 Discount rate of 19% per unit for units issued in 2014 Discount rate of 21% per unit for units issued in 2015 Discount rate of 24% per unit for units issued in 2016 Fair value as at December 31, 2017 25,171 $ (902 ) (1,064 ) (1,103 ) (922 ) (545 ) 20,635 $ Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 72 Units at December 31, 2016, closing price of $9.45 per unit Discount rate of 17% per unit for units issued in 2011 Discount rate of 20% per unit for units issued in 2012 Discount rate of 22% per unit for units issued in 2013 Discount rate of 26% per unit for units issued in 2014 Discount rate of 28% per unit for units issued in 2015 Discount rate of 38% per unit for units issued in 2016 Fair value as at December 31, 2016 20,169 $ (190 ) (646 ) (794 ) (1,078 ) (1,108 ) (1,037 ) 15,316 $ During the year ended December 31, 2017, $1,297 of asset management fees were recorded (December 31, 2016 – $1,613) based on the fair value of the deferred income units issued, with an appropriate discount to reflect the restricted period of exercise, and are included in general and administrative expenses. The fees represented a grant of 172,414 deferred income trust units during the year (December 31, 2016 – 341,945). As at January 1, 2018, 2,059,806 unvested deferred trust units and income deferred units (January 1, 2017 – 2,134,289 unvested) were outstanding with respect to the asset management fees. Compensation expense of $2,573 for the year (December 31, 2016 – $2,152) was also included in general and administrative expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2017, 218,880 deferred trust units were granted to senior management and trustees. The weighted average grant date value for the deferred trust units was $10.12. Note 13 AMOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES Trade payables Accrued liabilities and other payables Accrued interest Total December 31, 2017 17,866 $ 77,838 3,814 99,518 $ $ $ December 31, 2016 8,999 36,500 1,016 46,515 Accrued liabilities and other payables include $10,239 (2016 – $10,990) of mortgage cancellation charges. These charges will be paid along with regular mortgage payments over the term of the loans. They also include $28,092 of amounts payable related to the Dutch Properties. Note 14 DISTRIBUTIONS The following table breaks down distribution payments for the year ended December 31: Paid in cash Paid by way of reinvestment in Units Less: Payable at January 1 Plus: Payable at December 31 Total 2017 100,994 $ 20,450 (8,364 ) 11,767 124,847 $ $ $ 2016 81,617 12,793 (7,535 ) 8,364 95,239 The distribution for the month of December 2017 in the amount of 6.67 cents per unit, declared on December 18, 2017 and payable on January 15, 2018, amounted to $11,767. The amount payable as at December 31, 2017 was satisfied on January 15, 2018 by $9,458 cash and $2,309 through the issuance of 193,934 Units. The distribution for the month of January was declared in the amount of 6.67 cents per unit on January 22, 2018, payable on February 15, 2018. The Trust declared distributions of 6.67 cents per unit per month for the months of January 2017 to December 2017. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 73 Note 15 EQUITY REIT Units Public offering of REIT Units On March 21, 2017, the REIT completed a public offering of 11,983,000 Units, including an over-allotment option, at a price of $9.60 per unit. The Trust received gross proceeds of $115,037. Costs related to the offering totalled $5,584 and were charged directly to unitholders’ equity. On July 27, 2017, the REIT completed a public offering of 28,575,000 Units, at a price of $10.50 per unit. The Trust received gross proceeds of $300,037. Costs related to the offering totalled $13,602 and were charged directly to unitholders’ equity. Private placement On July 27, 2017 concurrent with the Dutch Properties transaction, the REIT issued 7,935,395 Units to the vendors for $81,576 as part of the total consideration paid (Note 6). These Units are subject to a six-month lock-up period from the transaction date. Units subscribed by executives and senior staff As part of the Dutch Properties transaction, several key executives and senior staff from the vendor joined the REIT on July 27, 2017. Per the terms of employment, these executives subscribed 191,581 Units for $2,090 and the distributions on these Units are accrued and reinvested in additional Units. Distribution Reinvestment and Unit Purchase Plan The Distribution Reinvestment Plan (“DRIP”) allows holders of Units, other than unitholders who are resident of or present in the United States of America, to elect to have all cash distributions from the REIT reinvested in additional Units. Unitholders who participate in the DRIP receive an additional distribution of Units equal to 4% of each cash distribution that was reinvested. The price per unit is calculated by reference to a five-day weighted average closing price of the Units on the Toronto Stock Exchange preceding the relevant distribution date, which is typically on or about the 15th day of the month following the declaration. For the year ended December 31, 2017, 1,921,386 Units were issued pursuant to the DRIP for $20,450 (December 31, 2016 – 1,452,789 Units for $12,793). The Unit Purchase Plan feature of the DRIP facilitates the purchase of additional Units by existing unitholders. Participation in the Unit Purchase Plan is optional and subject to certain limitations on the maximum number of additional Units that may be acquired. The price per unit is calculated in a similar manner to the DRIP. No commission, service charges or brokerage fees are payable by participants in connection with either the reinvestment or purchase features of the DRIP. For the year ended December 31, 2017, 1,996 Units were issued under the Unit Purchase Plan for $21 (December 31, 2016 – 2,122 Units for $19). Deferred Unit Incentive Plan The DUIP provides for the grant of deferred trust units to trustees, officers and employees as well as affiliates and their service providers, including the asset manager. Deferred trust units are granted at the discretion of the trustees and earn income deferred trust units based on the payment of distributions. Once issued, each deferred trust unit and the related distribution of income deferred trust units vests evenly over a three- or five-year period on the anniversary date of the grant except for certain deferred trust units granted to DAM under the Asset Management Agreement. Subject to an election option available for certain participants to postpone receipt of Units, such Units will be issued immediately on vesting. On May 6, 2015, the unitholders of the Trust approved the increase of the number of deferred units that may be granted or credited under the plan by a further 1,626,000 Units, increasing the maximum issuable under the DUIP to 3,700,000 deferred trust units. As at December 31, 2017, 3,571,286 deferred trust units were granted. For the year ended December 31, 2017, 435,786 Units were issued to trustees, officers and employees pursuant to the DUIP for $4,279 (December 31, 2016 – 107,400 Units for $918). Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 74 Note 16 ASSETS HELD FOR SALE As at December 31, 2017, the Trust classified five properties as held for sale. Management has committed to a plan of sale, and therefore the properties have been reclassified as assets held for sale. Investment properties Prepaid expenses and other assets Assets held for sale Deposits Amounts payable and accrued liabilities Liabilities related to assets held for sale Net assets Investment properties held for sale Balance, beginning of year Building improvements Lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs Investment properties reclassified as held for sale Change in straight-line rents Dispositions Foreign currency translation Balance, end of year Note 17 INTEREST EXPENSE Interest on debt incurred and charged to comprehensive income is recorded as follows: Interest on term loan credit facility Interest on convertible debentures Interest on mortgage debt Interest and stand-by fees on revolving credit facility Interest on Senior Notes Interest on land lease obligations Amortization of financing costs, discounts and fair value adjustments on acquired debt Interest other Interest expense Note 18 FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENTS TO FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair value loss on interest rate caps and swap Fair value gain on conversion feature of convertible debentures Fair value loss on Deferred Unit Incentive Plan Fair value gain (loss) on foreign exchange forward contracts Fair value gain (loss) adjustment to financial instruments Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 75 December 31, 2017 16,825 $ 26 16,851 (36 ) (984 ) (1,020 ) 15,831 $ $ $ December 31, 2016 45,461 261 45,722 — (923 ) (923 ) 44,799 For the year ended December 31, For the year ended December 31, 2017 45,461 $ 89 1 117,470 (50 ) (151,872 ) 5,726 16,825 $ 2016 32,549 32 2 121,335 (1 ) (100,826 ) (7,630 ) 45,461 $ $ Year ended December 31, 2017 6,455 $ — 18,554 1,652 3,324 312 4,862 42 35,201 $ 2016 8,065 6,223 17,639 2,630 — — 6,192 61 40,810 $ $ Note $ 12 11 $ Year ended December 31, 2017 (3,119 ) $ — (2,536 ) (17,538 ) (23,193 ) $ 2016 (2,793 ) 1,355 (3,493 ) 20,121 15,190 Note 19 INCOME TAXES Reconciliation of income tax expense Income before income taxes Income attributable to shareholders of subsidiaries Income before income taxes attributable to Unitholders of the Trust Tax calculated at the German corporate tax rate of 15.825% Increase (decrease) resulting from: Income related to equity accounted investments Expenses not deductible for tax Effect of different tax rates in countries in which the group operates Income distributed and taxable to unitholders Tax costs not previously recognized Taxes not based on profit – minimum taxes Change in unrecognized deferred tax asset Foreign exchange adjustment and other items Provision for income taxes German, Dutch and Belgian deferred income tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following: Deferred tax liability related to difference in tax and book basis of investment properties Deferred tax asset related to difference in tax and book basis of financial instruments Deferred tax asset related to tax loss carry-forwards Deferred tax liability related to differences in tax and book basis of financing costs Deferred tax liability related to investment in joint venture Total deferred income tax liabilities Austrian and Luxembourg deferred income tax assets consist of the following: Deferred tax asset related to tax loss carry-forwards for Austria Deferred tax asset related to tax loss carry-forwards for Luxembourg Total deferred income tax assets Year ended December 31, 2017 343,211 $ (3,100 ) 340,111 53,823 2016 170,499 (1,601 ) 168,898 26,728 (8,088 ) 287 (1,018 ) (12,819 ) (361 ) 465 14,339 907 47,535 $ (3,747 ) — (488 ) (9,412 ) (30 ) 199 15,511 404 29,165 December 31, 2017 (114,410 ) $ 297 14,645 (1,172 ) (46 ) (100,686 ) $ December 31, 2016 (65,350 ) 307 16,357 (778 ) (43 ) (49,507 ) December 31, 2017 — $ 7,064 7,064 $ December 31, 2016 4 4,676 4,680 $ $ $ $ $ $ As at December 31, 2017, there were unused tax losses of $394,293 for which no deferred tax asset is recognized (December 31, 2016 – $98,015). Note 20 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS Pursuant to the Asset Management Agreement, DAM provides certain asset management services to the REIT and its subsidiaries. The Asset Management Agreement provides for a broad range of asset management services for the following fees: • base annual management fee calculated and payable on a monthly basis, equal to 0.35% of the historical purchase price of the properties; • incentive fee equal to 15% of the REIT’s adjusted funds from operations per unit in excess of 93 cents per unit; increasing annually by 50% of the increase in the weighted average consumer price index (or other similar metric as determined by the trustees) of the jurisdictions in which the properties are located; • capital expenditures fee equal to 5% of all hard construction costs incurred on each capital project with costs in excess of $1,000, excluding work done on behalf of tenants or any maintenance capital expenditures; Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 76 • acquisition fee equal to: (a) 1.0% of the purchase price of a property, on the first $100,000 of properties in each fiscal year; (b) 0.75% of the purchase price of a property on the next $100,000 of properties acquired in each fiscal year; and (c) 0.50% of the purchase price on properties in excess of $200,000 in each fiscal year. DAM did not receive an acquisition fee in respect of the acquisition of the Initial Properties; and • financing fee equal to 0.25% of the debt and equity of all financing transactions completed on behalf of the REIT to a maximum of actual expenses incurred by DAM in supplying services relating to financing transactions. DAM did not receive a financing fee in respect of the acquisition of the Initial Properties. Pursuant to the Asset Management Agreement, DAM may elect to receive all or part of the fees payable to it for its asset management services for the Initial Properties in deferred trust units under the Deferred Unit Incentive Plan. The number of deferred trust units issued to DAM will be calculated by dividing the fees payable to DAM by the fair value for this purpose on the relevant payment date of the Units. Fair value for this purpose is the weighted average closing price of the Units on the principal market on which the Units are quoted for trading for the five trading days immediately preceding the relevant payment date. The deferred trust units will vest on a five-year schedule, pursuant to which one-fifth of the deferred trust units will vest, starting on the sixth anniversary date of the grant date for deferred trust units granted during the first five years of the Asset Management Agreement and starting on the first anniversary date of the grant date thereafter. Income deferred trust units will be credited to DAM based on distributions paid by the Trust on the Units and such income deferred trust units will vest on the same five-year schedule as their corresponding deferred trust units. For accounting purposes, the deferred units relate to services provided during the year and the corresponding expense is recognized during the year. DAM had elected to receive the first $3,500 of the fees payable to it in each year for the first five years for its asset management services in deferred trust units. As of August 2016, DAM started receiving cash for base asset management fees payable on the Initial Properties, instead of deferred trust units. Deferred units granted to DAM for payment of asset management fees are included in general and administrative expenses during the year as they relate to services provided during the year, and the Units and fees are initially measured by applying a discount to the fair value of the corresponding Units. The discount is estimated by applying the Black Scholes option pricing model, taking into consideration the volatility of the Canadian REIT equity market and the German real estate industry. Once recognized, the liability is remeasured at each reporting date at a discount to the fair values of the corresponding Units, with the change being recognized in comprehensive income as a fair value adjustment to financial instruments. Incurred under the Asset Management Agreement: Asset management fees in deferred units (included in general and administrative expenses) Asset management fees in cash (included in general and administrative expenses) Asset acquisition fees (capitalized as acquisition costs, and then written off on remeasurement of investment properties) Financing fees (included in debt/unitholders’ equity) Capital expenditure fees Reimbursement for out-of-pocket and incidental costs (included in general and administrative expenses) expenses) Total incurred under the Asset Management Agreement Year ended December 31, 2017 $ 1,297 $ 11,941 6,280 585 424 2016 1,613 8,647 1,705 490 — 1,110 21,637 $ 1,002 13,457 $ As at December 31, 2017, the Trust has recorded $2,508 (December 31, 2016 – $3,195) in amounts payable and $346 (December 31, 2016 – $1,472) in amounts receivable related to the Asset Management Agreement with DAM. Shared Services and Cost Sharing Agreement The Trust entered into a Shared Services and Cost Sharing Agreement with DAM on December 1, 2013. The agreement was for a one-year term and will be automatically renewed for further one-year terms unless and until the agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms or by mutual agreement of the parties. Pursuant to the agreement, DAM will be providing additional administrative and support services in order to expand and improve DAM’s service capability in connection with the provision of its asset management services. DAM will receive an annual fee sufficient to reimburse it for all the expenses incurred in providing these additional administrative and support services. Additionally, the Trust will also reimburse DAM in each calendar year for its share of costs incurred in connection with certain business transformation services provided by DAM. As of January 1, 2016, the shared services agreements were amended such that future funding costs incurred in respect of technology personnel and technology-related platforms cease subsequent to December 31, 2015. There were no other material changes to the agreement. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 77 Effective January 1, 2016, a limited partnership (Dream Technology Ventures LP or “DTV LP”) was established by a wholly owned subsidiary of DAM acting as general partner and DAM, Dream Office REIT, Dream Industrial REIT, Dream Global REIT and Dream Alternatives as Limited Partners. Each of the Limited Partners, including Dream Global REIT, will fund DTV LP for costs incurred relating to technology personnel and technology-related platforms and will license the technology through DTV LP. The REIT accounted for this investment in an associate using the equity method and it is included in investment in joint venture and associates. Incurred under the Shared Services and Cost Sharing Agreement: Branding, process improvements and technology transformations (included in general and administrative) Total incurred under the Shared Services and Cost Sharing Agreement $ $ Year ended December 31, 2017 — $ — $ 2016 491 491 Non-controlling interest and notes receivable DAM has co-invested with the Trust in properties with their share of interest ranging from 0.26% to 5.2%. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the non-controlling interest and net income attributable to DAM amounted to $13,813 (December 31, 2016 – $10,275) and $3,100 (December 31, 2016 – $1,601), respectively. As part of the co-investing transactions, the Trust provided interest-bearing loans to DAM for financing its equity interests, bearing interest at 8.5% per annum for a ten-year term. As at December 31, 2017, the notes receivable outstanding and interest accrued amounted to $6,640 (December 31, 2016 – $6,250) and $1,534 (December 31, 2016 – $1,139), respectively. Note 21 SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash provided by (used in) Amounts receivable Prepaid expenses and other assets Amounts payable and accrued liabilities Tenant deposits Change in non-cash operating working capital The following amounts were paid on account of interest: Debt Year ended December 31, 2017 (638 ) $ (340 ) (22,984 ) 1,154 (22,808 ) $ 2016 (314 ) 168 (9,386 ) 1,071 (8,461 ) Year ended December 31, 2017 27,581 $ 2016 38,450 $ $ $ Note 22 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The REIT and its operating subsidiaries are contingently liable under guarantees that are issued in the normal course of business and with respect to litigation and claims that arise from time to time. In the opinion of management, any liability that may arise from such contingencies would not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements of the REIT. As at December 31, 2017, the REIT’s future minimum commitments under operating leases are as follows: No longer than 1 year 1–5 years Longer than 5 years Total $ Operating lease payments 782 419 — 1,201 $ During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Trust paid $1,016 in minimum lease payments, which have been included in comprehensive income for the year. The REIT also has commitments for lease incentives and initial direct leasing costs of approximately $10,241. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 78 Note 23 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT At December 31, 2017, the Trust’s capital consists of debt and unitholders’ equity. The primary objective of the Trust’s capital management is to ensure it remains within its quantitative banking covenants as well as to ensure the Trust can meet its obligations and continue to grow. Specifically, the Trust intends to ensure adequate operating funds are available to maintain consistent and sustainable unitholder distributions, to fund capital expenditure requirements and to meet debt obligations. Various debt, equity and earnings distribution ratios are used to ensure capital adequacy and monitor capital requirements. The primary ratios used for assessing capital management are the interest coverage and debt-to-book value ratios. Other significant indicators include weighted average interest rate, average term to maturity of debt and variable debt as a portion of total debt. These indicators assist the Trust in assessing that the debt level maintained is sufficient to provide adequate cash flows for unitholder distributions and capital expenditures, and for evaluating the need to raise funds for further expansion. The Trust’s equity consists of Units, in which the carrying value is impacted by earnings and unitholder distributions. The Trust endeavours to make annual distributions of 80 cents per unit. Amounts retained in excess of the distributions are used to fund leasing costs, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Management monitors distributions through various ratios to ensure adequate resources are available. These ratios include the proportion of distributions paid in cash, DRIP participation ratio and total distributions as a percentage of adjusted funds from operations. The Trust monitors debt capital primarily using a debt-to-book value ratio, which is calculated as the amount of outstanding debt divided by total assets. During the year, the Trust did not breach any of its loan covenants, nor did it default on any other of its obligations under its loan agreements and was in full compliance with all loan facilities. Note 24 RISK MANAGEMENT Interest rate risk The Trust has exposure to interest rate risk as a result of its term loan credit facility, revolving credit facility and mortgage debt that is subject to a variable rate of interest. In order to manage exposure to interest rate risk, the Trust endeavours to maintain an appropriate mix of fixed and floating rate debt, manage maturities of fixed rate debt and match the nature of the debt with the cash flow characteristics of the underlying asset. Additionally, the Trust has entered into interest rate caps to mitigate the impact of interest rate increases on the variable rate debt. The following interest rate sensitivity table outlines the potential impact of a 1% change in the interest rate on variable rate assets and liabilities for a twelve-month period. A 1% change is considered a reasonable level of fluctuation on variable rate assets and debts. Financial assets Cash(1) Financial liabilities Mortgage debt Term loan credit facility(2) Carrying amount Income -1 % Equity Interest rate risk +1% Equity Income $ 56,533 $ (565 ) $ (565 ) $ 565 $ 565 45,409 242,044 $ $ 454 2,420 $ 454 2,420 $ (454 ) (2,420 ) $ (454 ) (2,420 ) (1) Cash excludes cash subject to restrictions that prevent its use for current purposes. These balances generally receive interest income at bank prime less 1.85%. (2) Subject to interest rate cap. Interest rate derivatives The following table provides details on the interest rate derivatives outstanding as at December 31, 2017: Hedging item Interest rate cap Total Notional 288,823 288,823 $ $ Rate 0.61 % Maturity 2020–2024 $ $ Carrying value 785 785 Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 79 Currency risk The Trust’s functional and presentation currency is Canadian dollars. The Trust’s operating subsidiaries’ functional currency is the euro; accordingly, the assets and liabilities are translated at the prevailing rate at year-end, and comprehensive income is translated at the average rate for the year. In order to manage the exposure to currency risk of unitholders, the Trust has entered into various foreign exchange forward contracts, and currently holds contracts to sell €243,337 from January 2018 to December 2020 at an average exchange rate of $1.528 per euro. Foreign currency derivatives The following table provides details on foreign currency forward contracts outstanding as at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016: Hedging currency Euro Hedging currency Euro € € Notional 243,337 Blended exchange rate 1.528 Forward contracts start date January 16, 2018 Notional 185,752 Blended exchange rate 1.513 Forward contracts start date January 17, 2017 The Trust does not use derivatives for speculative purposes. For the year ended December 31, 2017 Forward contracts end date Carrying value (6,215 ) December 15, 2020 $ For the year ended December 31, 2016 Forward contracts end date Carrying value 11,353 December 16, 2019 $ Credit risk The Trust is exposed to credit risk from its leasing activities and from its financing activities and derivatives. The Trust manages credit risk by requiring tenants to pay rents in advance and by monitoring the credit quality of the tenants on a regular basis. The Trust monitors tenant payment patterns and discusses potential tenant issues with property managers on a regular basis. Credit risk with respect to financing activities and derivatives is managed by entering into arrangements with highly reputable institutions. Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Trust will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with the maturity of financial obligations. The Trust manages maturities of its debts, and monitors the repayment dates to ensure sufficient capital will be available to cover obligations. Fair value measurements The following tables summarize fair value measurements recognized in the consolidated balance sheets or disclosed in the Trust’s consolidated financial statements (except as described in Note 7 – “Investment Properties”), by class of asset or liability and categorized by level according to the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. Recurring measurements Financial assets (liabilities) Interest rate caps Foreign exchange forward contracts Fair values disclosed Mortgage debt Senior Notes Land lease obligations Carrying value as at December 31, 2017 Fair value as at December 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 $ 785 $ (6,215 ) — $ — 785 $ (6,215 ) — — (1,288,731 ) (556,583 ) (26,711 ) — (565,720 ) — — — — (1,336,027 ) — (26,711 ) Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 80 Recurring measurements Financial assets (liabilities) Interest rate swaps Foreign exchange forward contracts Fair values disclosed Mortgage debt Carrying value as at December 31, 2016 Fair value as at December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 $ 1,453 $ 11,353 (1,023,130 ) — $ — — 1,453 $ 11,353 — — — (1,021,206 ) Amounts receivable, notes receivable, cash, the Deferred Unit Incentive Plan, deposits, amounts payable and accrued liabilities, income taxes payable, and distributions payable are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term nature. The carrying value of the term loan credit facility approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of its rates, which are reset every three months. Transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy are recognized as of the date of the event or change in circumstances that resulted in the transfer, except for certain investment properties. There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 fair value measurements during the year. The Trust uses the following techniques to determine the fair value measurements disclosed above: Interest rate derivatives The fair value of the interest rate caps was valued by qualified banks using assumptions regarding market conditions and established valuation methods and models such as the discounted cash flow method or LIBOR Market Model as well as bank proprietary models. A higher volatility will increase the value of the interest rate caps. A higher underlying rate will increase the value of the interest rate caps. The following table shows the changes in fair value of the interest rate caps from a 5% increase or 5% decrease in volatility and a 1% increase or decrease in underlying rates, all other inputs being constant: Increase (decrease) in fair value as at December 31, 2017 $ Impact of change to volatility -5% (74 ) $ +5% 82 $ Impact of change to underlying rates +1% 3,906 $ -1% (513 ) Foreign currency derivatives The fair value of foreign currency derivatives was determined using forward exchange market rates ranging from $1.507 to $1.611 to €1 at the measurement date. A higher forward exchange market rate will increase the value of the foreign currency derivatives. The following table shows the changes in fair value of the foreign currency derivatives from a 5% increase or 5% decrease in forward exchange market rates, all other inputs being constant: Increase (decrease) in fair value as at December 31, 2017 Impact of change to forward exchange market rates +5% 18,899 $ -5% (18,899 ) $ The Trust also used the following techniques in determining the fair values disclosed for the following financial liabilities classified as Level 3: Mortgage debt The fair value of the mortgage debt as at December 31, 2017 has been calculated by discounting the expected cash flows of each debt using discount rates ranging from 0.95% to 1.96%. The discount rates are determined using the six-month EURIBOR rate for instruments of similar maturity adjusted for the REIT’s specific credit risk. In determining the adjustment for credit risk, the REIT considers market conditions, the value of the properties that the mortgages are secured by and other indicators of the REIT’s creditworthiness. Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 81 Note 25 SEGMENTED DISCLOSURES The Trust operates in four geographical locations (Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands). The segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker, determined to be the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Trust. The CEO measures and evaluates the performance of the Trust based on net operating income as presented by geographical location below, which shows the assets in Austria and Belgium aggregated with German assets given their size and nature. Assets and all liabilities are reviewed on a consolidated basis by the CEO and therefore are not included in the segmented disclosure below. The accounting policies of the segments presented here are the same as the Trust’s accounting policies as described in Note 2. Year ended December 31, 2017 Selected income statement items Property rental revenue Property operating expenses Net rental income Fair value adjustments to investment properties Selected balance sheet items Investment properties Selected income statement items Property rental revenue Property operating expenses Net rental income Fair value adjustments to investment properties Selected balance sheet items Investment properties $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Germany and other markets 249,138 (72,025 ) 177,113 233,341 $ Netherlands 45,577 (13,006 ) 32,571 $ (9,024 ) $ $ $ $ Less: Joint ventures Consolidated financial statements 263,728 (79,518 ) 184,210 171,123 (30,987 ) $ 5,513 (25,474 ) $ (53,194 ) $ 3,707,735 $ 951,959 $ (598,617 ) $ 4,061,077 Germany and other markets 235,312 (75,366 ) 159,946 100,485 Netherlands — — — — $ $ $ $ $ $ Year ended December 31, 2016 Less: Joint ventures (31,747 ) $ 6,046 (25,701 ) $ (20,170 ) $ Consolidated financial statements 203,565 (69,320 ) 134,245 80,315 2,991,907 $ — $ (510,321 ) $ 2,481,586 Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 82 Appendix Address City Ownership/ Interest GLA (sq. ft.) Occupancy (%) Nürnberg Brussels Hamburg Bremen Stuttgart Köln Vienna Nürnberg Düsseldorf Berlin Acquisition Properties: Gleiwitzer Straße 555 (Siemens-Buropark) Leonardo Da Vincilaan 19 (Airport Plaza) Millerntorplatz 1 Flughafenallee 13-17 (Europa Center) Fritz-Elsas-Str. 31/33, Hohe Straße 26, Leuschnerstraße 25 Im Mediapark 8 (Cologne Tower) 1200 Wien, Handelskai 92 (Rivergate) Karl-Martell-Straße 60 (Ergo Direkt Building) Feldmuhleplatz 1+15 Greifswalder Str. 154-156 (Goldpunkt Haus) Straßenbahnring 15, 17-19/Hoheluftchausee 18-20/Lehmweg 8, 8a, 7 (My Falkenried) Hamburg Moskauer Str. 25-27 Robert-Bosch-Str. 9-11 (Europahaus) Podbielskistraße 158-168 (Grammophon Office Park) Cäcilienkloster 2, 6, 8, 10 (Caecilium) Oasis III Hammer Str. 30-34 Zimmerstrasse 56/Schützenstrasse 15-17 Schlossstr. 8 Leopoldstr. 252 Am Fernmeldeamt, Friedrichstr. 45-47/Am Europa Center 8-10 Düsseldorf Darmstadt Hannover Köln Stuttgart Hamburg Berlin Hamburg München Essen Liebknechtstraße 33/35, Heßbrühlstraße 7 (Officivm) Anger 81, Krämpferstraße 2, 4, 6 Beuthstraße 6-8/Seydelstraße 2-5 (Löwenkontor) Westendstr. 160-162/Barthstr. 24-26 Bertoldstr. 48/Sedanstr. 7 Marsstraße 20-22 Am Sandtorkai 37 (Humboldthaus) Reichskanzler-Müller-Str. 21-25 Am Stadtpark 2 Dillwächterstr. 5/Tübinger Str. 11 ABC-Str. 19 (ABC Bogen) Speicherstr. 55 (Werfthaus) Werner-Eckert-Straße 14, 16, 18 Derendorfer Allee 4 (doubleU) Werner-Eckert-Straße 8-12 Neue Mainzer Str. 28 (k26) Lörracher Str. 16/16a Markgrafenstrasse 22 Vordernbergstr. 6/Heilbronner Str. 35 (Z-Up) Total Acquisition Properties Initial Properties: Grüne Str. 6-8/Kurfürstenstr. 2 Am Hauptbahnhof 16-18 Kurfürstenallee 130 Poststr. 4-6, Göbelstr. 30, Bismarckstr. Karlstal 1-21/Werftstr. 201 Franz-Zebisch-Str. 15 E.-Kamieth-Str. 2b Bahnhofstr. 82-86 Czernyring 15 Marienstr. 80 Stuttgart Erfurt Berlin München Freiburg München Hamburg Mannheim Nürnberg München Hamburg Frankfurt München Düsseldorf München Frankfurt Freiburg Berlin Stuttgart Dortmund Saarbrücken Bremen Darmstadt Kiel Weiden Halle Gießen Heidelberg Offenbach am Main Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 83 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 95% 50% 100% 95% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 95% 100% 100% 100% 50% 100% 50% 100% 100% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 50% 100% 50% 100% 50% 100% 100% 50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 579,777 387,479 387,190 359,160 306,208 297,046 286,974 268,931 246,376 242,823 226,985 217,560 214,906 213,924 200,915 172,814 172,306 168,889 165,801 156,266 147,184 134,736 131,051 129,179 124,932 121,553 115,572 113,391 100,613 94,649 81,907 79,244 75,914 71,469 71,129 64,772 61,838 57,606 55,522 44,266 7,148,855 299,567 270,432 204,238 197,428 180,794 166,601 162,060 148,883 131,777 114,114 100.0% 96.2% 85.3% 89.6% 100.0% 98.0% 95.7% 100.0% 100.0% 99.7% 95.2% 93.4% 99.1% 94.5% 99.2% 96.1% 100.0% 99.9% 96.5% 97.4% 96.3% 98.4% 93.5% 98.5% 94.1% 100.0% 99.4% 99.4% 97.9% 95.3% 98.9% 99.2% 99.9% 96.6% 95.9% 94.6% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 99.9% 96.8% 100.0% 47.3% 87.9% 78.4% 91.1% 100.0% 57.7% 63.0% 76.6% 96.1% Address Gerokstr. 14-20 Hindenburgstr. 9/Heeserstr. 5 Friedrich-Karl-Str. 1-7 Pausaer Str. 1-3 Klubgartenstr. 10 Am Hauptbahnhof 2 Kapellenstr. 44 Kommandantenstr. 43-51 Stresemannstr. 15 Blücherstr. 12 Kaiser-Karl-Ring 59-63/Dorotheenstr. Bahnhofplatz 10 Wiener Str. 43 Bahnhofsplatz 2, 3, 4, Pepperworth 7 Rathausplatz 2 Am Bahnhof 5 Ostbahnstr. 5 Poststr. 5-7 Bahnhofsplatz 9 Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 75-79 Baarstr. 5 Rathausplatz 4 Schützenstr. 17, 19 Willy-Brandt-Str. 6 Stembergstr. 27-29 Poststr. 14 Bahnhofplatz 3, 5 Poststr. 2 Südbrede 1-5 Bahnhofstr. 169 Vegesacker Heerstr. 111 Koblenzer Str. 67 Kardinal-Galen-Ring 84/86 Martinistr. 19 Kalkumer Str. 70 Balhornstr. 15, 17/B. Köthenbürger-Str. Cavaillonstr. 2 Hauptstr. 279/Hommelstr. 2 Bismarckstr. 21-23 Hindenburgstr. 8/Hohenstauf 9, 17, 19 Steinerother Str. 1 U 1a Heinrich-von-Stephan-Platz 6 Apostelweg 4-6 Brückenstr. 21 Lilienstr. 3 Gerstenstr. 5 Ölmühlweg 12 Worthingtonstr. 15 Palleskestr. 38 Hellersdorfer Str. 78 Markendorfer Str. 10 Poststr. 24-26 Bahnhofstr. 29 Poststr. 12 Poststr. 1-3 Poststr. 48 City Dresden Siegen Oberhausen Plauen Goslar Mülheim Einbeck Duisburg Wuppertal Koblenz Bonn Fürth Stuttgart Hildesheim Wilhelmshaven Zwickau Landau Heide Emden Bremerhaven Iserlohn Lüdenscheid Peine Auerbach Arnsberg Rastatt Heidenheim Gummersbach Ahlen Bietigheim-Bissingen Bremen Bonn Rheine Recklinghausen Düsseldorf Paderborn Weinheim Idar-Oberstein Bünde Bocholt Betzdorf Naumburg Hamburg Neunkirchen Leipzig Neubrandenburg Königstein Crailsheim Frankfurt am Main Berlin Frankfurt an der Oder Ratingen Meppen Lehrte Korbach St Ingbert Ownership/ Interest GLA (sq. ft.) Occupancy (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 110,755 102,410 97,606 87,164 86,621 84,303 80,500 80,122 79,478 77,151 75,815 73,818 72,192 68,117 64,970 60,738 53,645 53,363 53,327 52,165 51,027 49,529 47,259 46,512 45,820 45,659 45,656 45,558 44,130 43,620 43,484 43,157 42,191 41,847 41,781 40,927 40,648 39,192 38,761 37,925 37,679 37,612 36,273 35,971 35,234 34,347 33,716 33,136 33,119 33,013 32,330 29,445 29,056 28,764 27,577 27,051 77.3% 83.6% 93.7% 76.6% 59.6% 81.1% 68.3% 99.4% 63.2% 82.9% 99.8% 74.5% 91.8% 66.4% 97.2% 66.9% 97.1% 91.9% 93.4% 78.6% 92.8% 26.7% 64.2% 56.3% 98.8% 92.4% 83.3% 97.6% 79.5% 98.3% 84.6% 100.0% 97.5% 97.3% 55.4% 92.7% 88.2% 69.1% 95.6% 98.8% 94.9% 91.0% 97.3% 100.0% 97.3% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 83.6% 76.0% 97.5% 100.0% 89.7% 97.6% 99.8% 86.6% Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 84 Address Bahnhofstr. 2 Ruthenstr. 19/21 Wilhelmstr. 11/Kamperdickstr. 29 Kaiserstr. 140 In der Trift 10/12 Uferstr. 2 Poststr. 19-23 Brückenstr. 26 Lindenstr. 15 Innungsstr. 57-59 Wilhelmstr. 5 Geistmarkt 17 Steinstr. 6 Am Markt 4-5 Saarbrücker Str. 292-294 Speckweg 24-26 Kasseler Str. 1-7 Ooser Karlstr. 21/23/25 Güterstr. 2-4 Lagerstr. 1 Königstr. 20 Marktstr. 51 Übacher Weg 4 Hochstr. 31/Postgasse 5 Robert-Koch-Str. 3 Kaiserstr. 35 Bahnhofstr. 41 Herrlichkeit 7 Mercedesstr. 5 Münchner Str. 50 Schönbornstr. 1 Langener Landstr. 237-239 Löbauer Str. 63 Albert-Steiner-Str. 10 Fritz-Brandt-Str. 25 Dahmestr. 17 Gorsemannstr. 22 Bahnhofstr. 11 Gutachstr. 56 Unterstr. 14 Am Markt 4 Sandstr. 4 De-Lenoncourt-Str. 2 Rosenstr. 1/Fünfhausenstr. 19/21 Total Initial Properties Dutch Properties: Cacaoweg 20 Galjoenweg 68 Rivium Boulevard 156-186 Kobaltweg 60 Cacaoweg 20 Gemeenschapspolderweg 26-48 Mercatorlaan 1200 (Domus Medica) Hastelweg 251-273 Rivium Boulevard 200-230 Industrieweg 4 City Gifhorn Hameln Kamp-Lintfort Radevormwald Olpe Höxter Hilden Miltenberg Landstuhl Berlin Ibbenbüren Emmerich Pulheim Norden Saarbrücken Mannheim Warburg Baden-Baden Bitburg Meschede Brilon Essen Alsdorf Bochum Laatzen Minden Eberbach Syke Hannover Fürstenfeldbruck Geisenheim Bremerhaven Bautzen Herzogenrath Zerbst Mittenwalde Bremen Alpirsbach Titisee-Neustadt Bochum St. Georgen Germersheim Dillingen Springe Amsterdam Maastricht Capelle a/d Ijssel Utrecht Amsterdam Weesp Utrecht Eindhoven Capelle a/d Ijssel Roermond Ownership/ Interest GLA (sq. ft.) Occupancy (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 26,922 26,895 26,159 25,643 24,894 23,248 22,454 22,017 21,726 21,187 21,031 20,942 20,670 20,668 20,433 20,128 19,985 19,444 19,340 18,683 17,733 17,661 16,991 16,359 16,126 16,043 15,634 14,560 14,504 13,326 13,117 12,803 12,686 12,667 12,654 12,631 12,379 12,112 10,813 10,732 10,324 10,132 8,995 8,881 5,551,497 377,781 244,470 222,085 203,223 192,835 179,208 167,174 158,468 152,629 138,747 92.2% 92.9% 93.9% 73.8% 97.6% 79.3% 86.7% 84.1% 99.2% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 80.9% 87.3% 82.4% 84.6% 92.9% 99.3% 100.0% 91.6% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 82.4% 100.0% 80.5% 100.0% 100.0% 90.2% 100.0% 100.0% 79.3% 95.8% 100.0% 100.0% 76.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 89.7% 100.0% 100.0% 83.9% 95.0% 100.0% 51.5% 100.0% 100.0% 81.0% 84.2% 97.3% 50.6% 92.9% Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 85 Address Herikerbergweg 1-35 Tupolevlaan 2-24 Flight Forum 120-159 Joan Muyskenweg 22 Meander 901 Panovenweg 1-42 Siriusdreef 16 Bredewater 26 Fortunaweg Plotterweg 38-40 Benjamin Franklinstraat 2 Stephensonweg 6-8 Tinweg 4 Schipholweg 55-89 Fortunaweg Thebe 22 Reitscheweg 47 Hullenbergweg 278-308 Hambakenwetering 2-2a Helmholtzstraat 61-63 Rietbaan 40-42 Bovenkerkerweg 10-12 Leemkuil 7 President Kennedylaan 104-108 Karspeldreef 8 Keurmeesterstraat 18 Olympia 1 Schurenbergweg 6 Chasseveld 3-13 Oude Apeldoornseweg 41-45 (Oak) Westblaak 107-119 127-1 Tupolevlaan 65-79 Drechterwaard 100-104 Weizgtweg 11 Hogehilweg 8 Laan van Malkenschoten 40 Platinawerf 10 Rotterdamseweg 380 Nesland 1-5 Nieuwe Sluisweg 176-178 Sint Jacobsstraat 16 Mdme. Curielaan 6-8 Polarisavenue 130-148 Bezuidenhoutseweg 72-80 Munsterstraat 2 Nieuwe Sluisweg 200 Van Rensselaerweg 4 Nieuwe Oeverstraat 50 Wisselwerking 40-42 Pascalstraat 15 Keienbergweg 34-42 Luxemburglaan 2 Televisieweg 77-83 Hogehilweg 4 Amerikastraat 7 Ringersstraat 12-18 City Amsterdam Schiphol-Rijk Eindhoven Amsterdam Arnhem Helmond Hoofddorp Zoetermeer Schiedam Amersfoort Zwolle Gorinchem Heerenveen Leiden Schiedam Hilversum Den Bosch Amsterdam Den Bosch Amsterdam Capelle a/d Ijssel Amstelveen Eindhoven Velp Amsterdam Ridderkerk Hilversum Amsterdam Breda Apeldoorn Rotterdam Schiphol-Rijk Alkmaar Dordrecht Amsterdam Apeldoorn Beuningen Delft Weesp Rotterdam Utrecht Rijswijk Hoofddorp Den Haag Deventer Rotterdam Spankeren Arnhem Diemen Ede Amsterdam Zoetermeer Almere Amsterdam Den Bosch Sliedrecht Ownership/ Interest GLA (sq. ft.) Occupancy (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 132,142 127,972 125,722 123,445 117,180 108,438 106,266 102,011 95,616 94,399 93,420 86,987 85,035 84,120 82,419 81,612 80,762 79,855 72,603 71,391 70,611 70,224 69,503 65,531 62,374 62,162 60,025 58,623 58,588 58,466 58,437 57,460 57,452 56,511 56,388 55,908 54,810 54,175 53,000 52,975 52,041 52,034 51,696 49,690 48,721 48,524 47,899 47,544 46,974 46,565 46,489 45,725 45,248 44,078 44,014 43,594 84.2% 99.5% 100.0% 98.5% 9.7% 71.3% 87.3% 47.1% 96.7% 100.0% 100.0% 40.6% 100.0% 82.4% 100.0% 100.0% 63.4% 87.1% 83.8% 100.0% 64.9% 100.0% 100.0% 79.0% 100.0% 100.0% 42.3% 94.4% 79.6% 72.0% 86.6% 52.0% 35.3% 70.4% 100.0% 88.0% 100.0% 77.6% 76.2% 100.0% 100.0% 33.7% 65.1% 100.0% 32.3% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 70.2% 100.0% 100.0% 72.6% 91.2% 100.0% Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 86 Address Vossenstraat 6 Fellenoord 200 Coenecoop 7 Fultonbaan 30 Wilmersdorf 32 Henri Dunantstraat 32-40 Overschiestraat 186 Overschiestraat 184 Elisabethhof 21-23 De Waal 38-40 Olof Palmestraat 20-26 Vendelier 51-59 Dr. Klinkertweg 1-7 Pieter Mastenbroekweg 19 Overschiestraat 61 Olof Palmestraat 12-18 Naritaweg 12 Kuifmees 50-64 Slachthuisstraat 31-35 Voorerf 2-20 Hazenkamp 36 Aagje Dekenstraat 51-53 Hettenheuvelweg 4 Limburglaan 5 Takkebijster 3-3a Europalaan 6 Kobaltweg 11 Burgemeester van Lierplein 1-3 Wolwevershaven 30 Ekkersrijt 4002-4012 Regulierenring 2 Noorderpoort 9 Rode Kruisstraat 22 en 24 Dr. Stolteweg 42-48 Munsterstraat 9 Schipholweg 66 Driemanssteeweg 31-39 Geograaf 7 Paardeweide 2-4 Leidse Rijn 10-16 Nautilusweg 10 Reactorweg 301 Atoomweg 400 De Molen 24-28 Televisieweg 75 Essebaan 7 Nieuwendijk 49 Atoomweg 350 Boterdiep 37 Leidse Rijn 39-53 Leidse Rijn 55-69 Science Park 5108 Leidse Rijn 25-37 Fokkerweg Druivenstraat 17-23 Leidse Rijn 1-11 City Arnhem Eindhoven Waddinxveen Nieuwegein Apeldoorn Amersfoort Amsterdam Amsterdam Leiderdorp Best Delft Veenendaal Zwolle Meppel Amsterdam Delft Amsterdam Nieuwegein Roermond Breda Arnhem Zwolle Amsterdam Maastricht Breda Den Bosch Utrecht Vlaardingen Dordrecht Son Bunnik Venlo Amsterdam Zwolle Deventer Leiden Rotterdam Duiven Breda De Meern Utrecht Utrecht Utrecht Houten Almere Capelle a/d Ijssel Geldrop Utrecht Rotterdam De Meern De Meern Son De Meern Leiden Breda De Meern Ownership/ Interest GLA (sq. ft.) Occupancy (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 42,873 41,742 38,868 38,830 38,330 38,223 37,306 37,071 36,841 36,785 36,253 36,221 35,883 34,714 34,713 32,410 32,376 31,810 31,510 31,323 31,054 28,707 28,331 28,309 27,577 27,445 26,755 26,404 25,661 24,133 23,950 23,813 23,734 23,492 22,443 22,430 20,871 20,387 20,290 19,655 18,837 18,101 17,082 15,496 15,446 15,285 14,643 13,672 11,969 11,098 11,098 10,075 10,058 9,806 8,859 8,730 95.0% 61.0% 100.0% 42.7% 100.0% 93.4% 100.6% 100.0% 53.5% 17.1% 88.7% 78.9% 35.9% 100.0% 100.0% 61.5% 84.8% 64.6% 50.4% 66.4% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 71.5% 45.7% 98.2% 61.7% 76.0% 82.2% 76.5% 42.2% 100.0% 77.2% 83.5% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 45.0% 74.8% 100.0% 55.2% 100.0% 55.5% 100.0% 100.0% 68.6% 62.0% 100.0% 78.7% 0.0% 100.0% 63.1% 94.3% 100.0% 100.0% Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 87 Address Leidse Rijn 13-23 Oude Apeldoornseweg 41-45 (Fizzion Parking) Total Dutch Properties Total Portfolio City De Meern Apeldoorn Ownership/ Interest GLA (sq. ft.) Occupancy (%) 100% 100% 8,445 - 7,380,292 20,080,644 90.4% - 82.7% 88.0% Dream Global REIT 2017 Annual Report | 88 Trustees Management Team Dr. R. Sacha BhatiaInd.,3 Duncan JackmanInd.,1 P. Jane Gavan Chief Executive Officer Tamara Lawson Chief Financial Officer Toronto, Ontario Director of the Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care (“WIHV”) at Women’s College Hospital Detlef BierbaumInd.,2,3,4 Köln, Germany Corporate Director Michael J. Cooper2 Toronto, Ontario President and Chief Responsible Officer Dream Unlimited Corp. Toronto, Ontario Chairman, President and CEO E-L Financial Corporation Limited J. Michael KnowltonInd.,1,3 Whistler, British Columbia Corporate Director John SullivanInd.,1 Toronto, Ontario President and Chief Executive Officer Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited P. Jane Gavan2 Ind. 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