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Melcor Developments Ltd.

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2023

Celebrating 100 years of business

ANNUAL REPORTWHAT’S INSIDE

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Key Metrics

Letter from the Executive 
Chair and CEO

Letter from the Chief 
Operating Officer and CFO

Corporate Governance

5 Year Results

Corporate & Shareholder 
Information (Back Cover)

($000s except as noted)

2023

2022

Change

Revenue

315,239

241,747

Gross margin (%)1

45%

49%

30%

(8%)

Fair value adjustment on 
investment properties

(24,456)

21,554

(213%)

Net income

62,980

89,354

(30%)

Net margin (%)1

20%

37%

(46%)

Funds from operations2

84,455

60,859

39%

Shareholders’ equity

1,209,578 1,178,336

3%

Total assets

2,097,473 2,167,050

(3%)

Cash from operations

48,808

18,351

166%

Per Share Data ($)

2023

2022

Change

Basic earnings

Diluted earnings

Funds from operations3

Book value3

Dividends

1.  Supplementary financial measure.
2.  Non-GAAP financial measure. 
3.  Non-GAAP financial ratio. 

2.04

2.03

2.73

2.75

(26%)

2.74

(26%)

1.88

39.45

37.71

0.64

0.58

45%

5%

10%

Refer to the Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures section on page 37 of our annual MD&A 
(available on SedarPlus.com and at Melcor.ca/Investors) for further information.

BUILDING COMMUNITY

Since 1923, our focus has been the business of real 

Arizona and Colorado. With over 170 communities and 

estate. While the specifics of our business have 

commercial projects developed across western Canada 

changed over the years to reflect the times, real 

since the 1950s and over 2.5 million square feet in 

estate is fundamental to who we are. Today, we 

commercial projects built, we have helped to shape 

are a diversified real estate development and asset 

much of Alberta’s landscape. We manage 4.77 million 

management company. We transform raw land into 

square feet in commercial real estate assets and 

high-quality residential, commercial and mixed-use 

466 residential rental units in the United States and 

real estate. We develop and manage master-planned 

Canada. We are committed to building communities 

residential communities, business and industrial 

that enrich quality of life. 

parks, office buildings, retail commercial centres and 

golf courses. Melcor owns a diversified portfolio of 

We have been publicly traded since 1968 (TSX:MRD)

assets in Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, 

R E V E N U E

2023

315,239

2022

241,747

2021

315,628

2020

226,818

2019

207,971

K E Y   M E T R I C S

A S S E T S

2023

2,097,473

2022

2,167,050

2021

2,113,927

2020

2,001,285

2019

2,096,047

F U N D S   F R O M   O P E R A T I O N S

S H A R E H O L D E R S ’   E Q U I T Y

2023

84,455

2022

60,859

2021

81,327

2020

51,424

2019

38,265

2023

1,209,578

2022

1,178,336

2021

1,116,469

2020

1,077,429

2019

1,080,257

2 0 2 3   R E V E N U E   B Y   D I V I S I O N

LAND

62%

62+
39+

39%

LAND

2 0 2 3   G R O S S   M A R G I N   B Y   D I V I S I O N

PROPERTIES

13%

13+
58+

58%

PROPERTIES

REIT

22%

22+
58+

58%

REIT

GOLF

3%

3+
41+

41%

GOLF

38
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L
61
+
L
78
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L
42
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L
97
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LETTER FROM THE 
EXECUTIVE CHAIR & CEO

On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is my pleasure 

Melcor’s Land development division continues to be 

to report on Melcor’s annual results for the company’s 

the major source of revenue and earnings for the 

100th year of operations concluded on December 31, 

company. The division achieved strong serviced lot 

2023. 

sales in 2023. Lot sales in Canada, mainly Alberta, 

totalled 1,149 and US lot sales of 234 contributed 

Net earnings for 2023 were $63 million or $2.04 per 

revenue of $202 million.  

share compared with $89 million or $1.88 per share 

in 2022. Cash flow from operations was $48.80 million 

Our Properties division manages a portfolio of 4.77 

compared with $18.35 million the prior year. 

million sf of income-producing commercial assets 

and 466 residential units. These assets are held both 

Considering the overall challenging and ever changing 

directly and through our majority stake in Melcor 

economic environment facing business, particularly 

REIT. Together, our Properties and REIT divisions 

the real estate sector, Melcor had relatively successful 

contributed 35% of revenue in 2023. 

results. The demand for real estate products is 

affected by many factors, including interest rates, 

Commercial income producing real estate, in 

post pandemic adjustments, immigration, migration, 

general, is undergoing a period of negative valuation 

inflation, job creation, demographic changes and 

adjustment due to elevated interest rates and rising 

factors such as the work from home trend and the 

operating costs. Currently there is no opportunity 

growth of online shopping. Depending on the asset 

to significantly increase revenues because of softer 

mix and geographic location, these factors can have a 

demand from office and retail tenant customers. 

positive or negative effect on company performance. 

In 2023, the Properties division added 22,000 sf to 

The strategic objective for a real estate development 

its retail portfolio and at year end 104,000 sf was 

company is to successfully identify, acquire and 

under development. In light of the above mentioned 

develop properties where there are opportunities, 

factors affecting income producing real estate, 

growth and demand. In this regard, Melcor has 

Melcor is exercising a more selective and cautious 

a reasonably balanced mix of real estate both by 

strategy regarding commencement of future new 

product type and geographic region. 

developments. 

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2023 Annual ReportIn February 2024, Melcor REIT, of which Melcor owns 

a controlling interest, responded to the challenges 

facing income producing real estate by suspending 

distributions and is focusing on debt reduction. The 

REIT has also initiated a strategic review process to 

be conducted under the guidance of an Independent 

Committee of its Trustees. 

Melcor’s Golf division had another successful year. 

The number of rounds played remained steady; yet, 

revenue was up 6% compared to 2022 as a result of 

growth in food and beverage sales. Gross margin 

remained stable at 41%.

TIMOTHY MELTON 
EXECUTIVE CHAIR AND CEO

Melcor expresses gratitude to its Board of Directors 

for their ongoing guidance and commitment. Also, 

Melcor remains in a solid financial position. Through 

we extend appreciation to our dedicated team of 

2023, general debt was reduced by $70 million to 

personnel for the excellent job they have done for the 

minimize the impact of higher interest rates. The 

company through a difficult period.

company continues to focus on enhancing returns 

to shareholders, both through dividends and share 

repurchases. In 2023, the Board of Directors approved 

dividend payments of $0.64 per share. Through the 

NCIB, Melcor repurchased 712,000 shares for $8.10 

million. 

Tim Melton 

Executive Chair & CEO 

May 14, 2024

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2023 Annual ReportLETTER FROM THE 
COO & CFO

As we marked our centennial in 2023, we not only 

As a result of this shift and to streamline operations, 

celebrated Melcor’s rich history but also embraced the 

we merged our Investment Properties and Property 

evolving challenges and opportunities of today’s real 

Development divisions into a single, more efficient 

estate market. This dual focus on honouring our past 

Properties division. This reorganization has brought 

while navigating the present shapes every decision we 

several benefits:

make.

• 

Business process synergy related to development, 

Our full results for 2023 are covered at a high level in 

leasing, and property management. This 

Tim’s message to shareholders. What I want to share 

integration allows for better coordination and 

with you are some of the subtle and not-so-subtle 

efficiency in managing the full life cycle of real 

shifts in our business in reaction to the prevailing 

estate development as properties developed by 

economic environment, and trends in the residential 

the former Property Development division would 

and commercial real estate markets. 

transfer to Investment Properties for long-term 

Our 2023 results reflect the financial impact of one 

management.

of the shifts we’ve anticipated over the past few 

• 

Value creation capitalizing on the development 

years: momentum in our Land division swung south 

team’s expertise in development/ redevelopment 

to the Calgary region following more than a decade 

to increase the value of existing assets, which 

of Edmonton-area dominance. Over the past three 

contributes to higher occupancy and increased 

years, the Calgary region has launched five new 

rent.

communities, including two in 2023, leading to record 

revenue contributions from the region. We anticipate 

• 

Streamlined decision-making and control 

this trend continuing as these communities build out.

enables Melcor to have a more comprehensive 

and cohesive approach to managing our real 

The other significant shift in our business relates to 

estate assets, from land acquisition to property 

commercial development. Developing commercial 

development, leasing, and ongoing asset 

properties is increasingly expensive and therefore 

management. 

difficult to achieve our expected financial returns 

without significant risk. We will continue to develop 

Beyond these specific initiatives, Melcor remains 

commercial property strategically following a 

committed to the strategies that have contributed to 

careful evaluation of a project’s potential return on 

our longevity  - conservative financial management, 

investment and contribution to our portfolio’s long-

including debt, cost management and strategic 

term resilience; however, we expect the pace of 

investments. Our Land division will continue to 

commercial development to slow. 

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2023 Annual Reportharvest current inventory, now at 9,815 acres. New 

acquisitions, if any, would be strategic parcels, 

especially adjacent existing land. Our Properties and 

REIT divisions will focus on optimizing our current 

portfolio and are shedding non-core assets. And our 

Golf division will continue to attract golfers through a 

fantastic player experience and to provide an inviting 

neighbourhood food and beverage experience to 

golfers and the communities that border our golf 

courses.

The ability to evolve and adapt has been a cornerstone 

of Melcor’s success for 100 years. Along with our 

disciplined and conservative approach to business and 

strong balance sheet, we believe that this adaptability 

will enable Melcor to continue to thrive. 

The achievements of the past year were made possible 

by the unwavering commitment and hard work of 

the entire Melcor team. I am incredibly proud of our 

collective efforts and the resilience shown in the face 

of challenge. As COO and CFO, I have the privilege of 

witnessing firsthand the dedication and expertise that 

drive our company forward, and I am deeply grateful 

for the team’s contribution to our continued success.

Looking forward, we are energized by the 

opportunities ahead. With a strong strategic vision, a 

NAOMI STEFURA 
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & CFO

Thank you to our shareholders, customers, and partners 

for your continued trust and support. Together, we are 

creating vibrant communities and delivering excellence 

across all aspects of our business. Here’s to another year 

of growth, success, and shared achievements.

Naomi Stefura 

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer

robust operational framework, and a dedicated team, 

May 14, 2024

we are well-positioned to continue our legacy. 

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2023 Annual ReportCORPORATE
GOVERNANCE

We are committed to effective corporate governance 

S T R A T E G I C   P L A N N I N G   P R O C E S S

practices as a core component of our operating 

The board ensures that Melcor establishes a solid 

philosophy. Strong governance practices lay the 

strategy designed to optimize shareholder value. This 

foundation for a sustainable company and long-term 

process includes active consultation with management 

value creation for our shareholders. As governance 

on the issues, business environment, assumptions, 

practices evolve, we periodically review, evaluate and 

goals and financial budgets that underpin the strategy 

enhance our governance program. Here are a few 

and ensures that risk levels are appropriate. To ensure 

that the board is fully informed and engaged in the 

strategic issues and critical risks of our business, one 

meeting each year is dedicated to the review and 

approval of our strategic plan to manage risk, protect 

shareholder value and build a sustainable business.

A L I G N M E N T   W I T H   
S H A R E H O L D E R   I N T E R E S T S

Our compensation philosophy is to pay for superior 

performance. Thus a significant portion of executive 

compensation is “at risk”: tied directly to results and 

thus linked to Melcor’s success. This ensures alignment 

with shareholder interests and a focus on long-term 

value creation.

highlights of our program:  

I N D E P E N D E N C E

The majority of our directors are independent and 

our committees are comprised of a majority of 

independent directors. The independent directors 

meet in camera (without management and related 

directors) for a portion of each meeting held. As 

our Chair is related to Melcor, we have appointed 

a Lead Director, Cathy Roozen, who is independent 

of the company. Ms. Roozen chairs the in camera 

sessions and ensures that the board conducts itself in 

accordance with good governance practices.

I N T E G R I T Y :   T H E   H E A R T   O F 
O U R   B U S I N E S S

The highest standard of ethical conduct has always 

been at the heart of Melcor’s operating philosophy. All 

employees, directors and officers follow (and annually 

sign) our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which 

governs Melcor’s work environment, regulatory 

compliance and the protection of our assets and 

reputation. The Code can be found on our website at 

www.melcor.ca.

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2023 Annual Report2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Douglas Goss qc, aoe
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Independent
Counsel, Bryan & Company LLP

Andrew Melton
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Kathleen Melton icd.d
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Related
CEO, Melcor REIT & Corporate Director

Related
Corporate Director

Timothy Melton 
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Related
Executive Chair & CEO, Melcor

Director Since

Attendance

Compensation

Shareholdings

Committees

2021

100%

Director Since

Attendance

$33,000

Compensation

1985

100%

$nil

Director Since

Attendance

Compensation

2016

100%

Director Since

Attendance

$51,000

Compensation

2,500

Shareholdings

228,924

Shareholdings

42,950

Shareholdings

Governance

Committees

Investment

Committees

Governance, Investment

Committees

1973

100%

$nil

2,312,713

Investment

Bruce Pennock ca, cpa 
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Janet Riopel icd.d 
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Catherine Roozen aoe, lld 
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Ralph Young peng, mba 
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Independent
Partner, Pennock Acheson Nielsen Devaney

Independent
President & CEO, TREYL Communications

Independent | Lead Director
Director & Secretary, Cathton Investments

Independent
Corporate Director

Director Since

Attendance

Compensation

Shareholdings

Committees

2021

100%

Director Since

Attendance

2022

100%

Director Since

Attendance

$49,500

Compensation

$37,500

Compensation

2007

100%

$55,000

145,600

Director Since

Attendance

Compensation

Shareholdings

5,000

Shareholdings

Audit (Chair)

Committees

1,750

Audit

Shareholdings

Committees

Audit, Governance (Chair)

Committees

1976

100%

$33,000

1,405,300

Governance

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2023 Annual ReportFIVE YEAR PERFORMANCE 
MEASURES

2023

% CHANGE

2022

% CHANGE

2021

% CHANGE

2020

% CHANGE

2019

ASSETS ($000s)

2,097,473

(3.2)%

 2,167,050

2.5%

 2,113,927 

5.6%

 2,001,285 

(4.5)%

2,096,047

SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY ($000s)

1,209,578

2.7%

 1,178,336 

5.5%

 1,116,469 

3.6%

 1,077,429 

(0.3)%

1,080,257

REVENUE ($000s)

315,239

30.4%

 241,747 

(23.4)%

 315,628 

39.2%

 226,818 

9.1%

207,971

GROSS MARGIN1

45.2%

ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES/REVENUE1

7.3%

48.9%

9.5%

44.4%

6.9%

43.3%

8.0%

BASIC EARNINGS 
PER SHARE ($)

2.04

(25.8)%

 2.75 

61.8%

 1.70 

400.0%

 0.34 

46.5%

10.8%

1.13

NET INCOME ($000s)

62,980

(29.5)%

 89,354 

58.7%

 56,311 

391.2%

 11,464 

(69.9)%

37,741

FFO2 ($000s)

84,455

38.8%

 60,859 

(25.5)%

 81,327 

58.1%

51,424

34.4%

38,265

FFO PER SHARE3 ($)

2.67

42.5%

1.88

(23.8)%

2.46

58.7%

1.55

34.8%

1.15

AVERAGE SHARE 
PRICE ($)

DIVIDEND PER SHARE 
($)

11.56

(12.7)%

 13.24 

4.0%

 12.73 

55.1%

 8.21 

(35.9)%

12.81

0.64

10.3%

 0.58 

31.8%

 0.44 

29.4%

 0.34 

(32.0)%

0.50

DIVIDEND YIELD4

5.53%

4.38%

3.5%

4.1%

3.9%

39.45

 37.71

11.3%

 33.87

4.0%

 32.56 

0.2%

32.51

38.73

12.2%

 34.50 

8.6%

 32.66 

(1.8)%

 33.26 

3.6%

32.09

BOOK VALUE 
PER SHARE3 ($)

AVERAGE BOOK VALUE 
PER SHARE5 ($)

AVERAGE MARKET
/AVERAGE BOOK6 ($)

PRICE/EARNINGS
RATIO7

0.30

 0.38

5.67

24.3%

 4.81

RETURN ON EQUITY8

5.21%

RETURN ON ASSETS9

3.00%

DEBT/EQUITY RATIO10 
(EXCLUDING REIT UNITS)

0.69

7.58%

4.13%

 0.78 

 0.38 

 7.49 

5.04%

2.66%

 0.81 

 0.25 

 24.15 

1.06%

0.57%

 0.80 

0.40

11.34

3.49%

1.80%

0.84

9.92%

ASSET TURNOVER11

15.03%

11.16%

14.93%

11.33%

1. 

Supplementary financial measure. Refer to Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures in the 
annual MD&A (page 37).

2.  Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures in the annual 

MD&A (page 37).

3.  Non-GAAP financial ratio. Refer to Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures in the annual 

MD&A (page 37).

4.  Dividend yield is dividends per share divided by the average share price.
5. 
6. 

Average book value per share is the average of the book values at each quarter end date.
Average market/average book is the average share price divided by the average book value 
per share.

7. 

Price/earnings ratio is the average share price for the year divided by the basic earnings 
per share.
Return on equity is net income for the year divided by equity at year end.
8. 
9. 
Return on assets is net income for the year divided by assets at year end.
10.  Debt/equity ratio is debt, excluding REIT units, divided by shareholders equity.
11.  Asset turnover is revenue divided by assets at year end. 

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2023 Annual ReportA N N U A L   G E N E R A L   M E E T I N G

C O R P O R A T E   I N F O R M A T I O N

Melcor Developments Ltd.

900, 10310 Jasper Avenue

Edmonton, AB  T5J 1Y8

P. 780.423.6931

1.855.673.6931

Exchange Listing

Toronto Stock Exchange: MRD

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Legal Counsel

Bryan & Company LLP

Investor Relations

P. 1.855.673.6931

ir@melcor.ca

Melcor will be hosting a virtual AGM this year. 

Please see the information circular for details 

on how to participate and vote during the 

meeting. As usual, there will be a question & 

answer period following the formal portion of 

the meeting. 

Annual Meeting: June 25, 2024 | 11:00 am MT

Meeting Access:  

web.lumiagm.com 

Meeting ID:  

234 845 455 

Meeting Password:  

MRD24

PROXY DEADLINE:  

Friday June 21, 2024 | 11:00 am MT

S H A R E H O L D E R   S E R V I C E S

For shareholder services, including dividend 

information, change of address and lost share 

certificates, please contact:

Odyssey Trust

Trader’s Bank Building

702 67 Yonge Street

Toronto, ON M5E 1J8

1-888-290-1175

https://odysseycontact.com

K E Y   D A T E S

Earnings Dates: 

Q2-2024 – August 8, 2024

Q3-2024 – November 7, 2024

Q4-2024 – TBD 

Dates are subject to change without notice.

 
 
Suite 900, 10310 Jasper Avenue 

Edmonton, AB T5J 1Y8

780.423.6931 

1.855.673.6931

IR@Melcor.ca

www.Melcor.ca