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Melcor Developments Ltd.

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Annual Report
Building community since 1923.
2024
Annual Report
Building community since 1923.
2024

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
($000s except as noted)
2024
2023
Change
Revenue
349,501
315,239
11%
Gross margin (%)1
45%
45%
(0)%
Fair value adjustment on 
investment properties
(28,439)
(24,456)
16%
Net income
33,528
62,980
(47)%
Net margin (%)1
10%
20%
(52)%
Funds from operations2
93,806
84,455
11%
Shareholders’ equity
1,242,630
1,209,578
3%
Total assets
2,108,553
2,097,473
1%
Cash from operations
98,626
48,808
102%
Per Share Data ($)
2024
2023
Change
Basic earnings
1.10
2.04
(46)%
Diluted earnings
1.09
2.03
(46)%
Funds from operations3
3.08
2.73
13%
Book value3
40.92
39.45
4%
Dividends
0.44
0.64
(31)%
WHAT’S INSIDE
BUILDING COMMUNITY
Arizona and Colorado. With over 170 communities and 
commercial projects developed across western Canada 
since the 1950s and over 2.8 million square feet in 
commercial projects built, we have helped to shape 
much of Alberta’s landscape. At December 31, 2024, 
we managed 4.76 million square feet in commercial 
real estate assets and 452 residential rental units in 
the United States and Canada. We are committed to 
building communities that enrich quality of life. 
We have been publicly traded since 1968 (TSX:MRD)
Since 1923, our focus has been the business of real 
estate. While the specifics of our business have 
changed over the years to reflect the times, real 
estate is fundamental to who we are. Today, we 
are a diversified real estate development and asset 
management company. We transform raw land into 
high-quality residential, commercial and mixed-use 
real estate. We develop and manage master-planned 
residential communities, business and industrial 
parks, office buildings, retail commercial centres and 
golf courses. Melcor owns a diversified portfolio of 
assets in Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, 
1.	 Supplementary financial measure.
2.	 Non-GAAP financial measure. 
3.	 Non-GAAP financial ratio. 
Refer to the Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures section on page 42 of our annual MD&A 
(available on SedarPlus.com and at Melcor.ca/Investors) for further information.
3
Key Metrics
4
Letter from the Executive 
Chair and CEO
6
Letter from the Chief 
Operating Officer and CFO
8
Corporate Governance
10
5 Year Results
11
Corporate & Shareholder 
Information

2024 REVENUE BY DIVISION
2024 GROSS MARGIN BY DIVISION
KEY METRICS
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
2023
2022
2022
2022
2022
2021
2021
2021
2021
2020
2020
2020
2020
REVENUE
ASSETS
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
349,501
93,806
2,108,553
1,242,630
315,239
84,455
2,097,473
1,209,578
241,747
60,859
2,167,050
1,178,336
315,628
81,327
2,113,927
1,116,469
226,818
51,424
2,001,285
1,077,429
LAND
LAND
64+36+L
39+61+L
64%
39%
REIT
REIT
20+80+L
57+43+L
20%
57%
GOLF
GOLF
3+97+L
43+57+L
3%
43%
PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES
13+87+L
59+41+L
13%
59%

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE 
CHAIR & CEO
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to share our results for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Melcor posted a strong year with record results. Our diversified portfolio and disciplined approach enabled 
us to deliver both record revenues and record funds from operations (FFO), with FFO up 11% over 2023 to 
$93.8 million and consolidated revenue up 11% to $350 million.
During the year, we took significant steps to consolidate our corporate structure as we undertook a 
transaction to acquire all of the outstanding public interest in Melcor REIT. In April 2025, Melcor completed 
this transaction, acquiring the public units at a price of $5.50 per unit. I want to extend my sincere thanks to 
the Melcor Board, as well as the Trustees of the REIT for their leadership throughout this process, including 
Ralph Young and Andy Melton who have both served as REIT Trustees since inception of the REIT. With the 
REIT assets now held under Melcor’s corporate structure, we believe we are better positioned to deploy 
appropriate capital to those assets with flexibility and discipline. 
From a capital management perspective, we remained cautious and conservative. We reduced our general 
debt throughout 2024, in anticipation of the closing of the transaction with Melcor REIT. We also continued 
returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. In 2024, we repurchased 356,703 
shares at a cost of $4.3 million. We continue to believe that our shares trade at a discount to their intrinsic 
value and that buybacks are a prudent use of capital.
While net income declined in 2024, this was largely due to non-cash fair value losses driven by market-
based revaluations of investment properties and REIT units—factors that do not reflect our core operating 
performance. FFO continues to provide the clearest measure of our ongoing results and increased 11% 
compared to 2023.
Looking ahead, we remain alert to risks, including ongoing inflationary pressures, tariff uncertainty, 
and recession concerns in North America. At the same time, Alberta continues to benefit from positive 
demographic trends and job creation. We are well-positioned to respond with agility as opportunities arise.
For over a century, Melcor has endured through change by remaining focused on the fundamentals: prudent 
risk management, disciplined reinvestment, and a long-term view. These proven business principles, together 
with the “Golden Rule”, continue to guide our strategy today. I would like to thank our Board for their 
ongoing counsel, and extend appreciation to our management and staff for their dedication throughout the 
year. To our shareholders, customers, and partners, thank you for your continued trust.
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Tim Melton 
Executive Chair & CEO 
 
May 13, 2025
TIMOTHY MELTON 
EXECUTIVE CHAIR AND CEO
A new phase in the estate community of Jagare Ridge in Edmonton.
Construction of a commercial retail unit (CRU) at Winterburn Point in west Edmonton.
The community garden, orchard and pump track at Lanark Landing in Airdrie. 
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LETTER FROM THE 
COO & CFO
As we look back on 2024, the year was defined not 
only by record-setting financial performance, but 
also by our efforts to set up our company for long-
term success. We delivered strong results across 
our business, strengthened our financial position, 
and made meaningful progress toward aligning 
our structure for the future – culminating in the 
acquisition of the remaining public interest in the REIT 
in April 2025. 
Through 2024, we prepared for this transaction by 
paying down debt to strengthen our balance sheet 
and increasing our credit facility. This provided us 
ample room on our credit facility to redeem the REIT 
debenture in December 2024 and ultimately fund 
the transaction itself in April 2025. Post-transaction, 
we anticipate future savings through the elimination 
of certain public company costs and duplicative 
governance structures.
Bringing this transaction to the finish line required 
substantial coordination, review, and due 
diligence. I am incredibly proud of our team for the 
professionalism and rigour they brought to every 
stage of the process.
Our Land division once again drove the business, 
contributing 64% of total revenue and 75% of segment 
earnings. Alberta’s population growth and strong 
housing demand supported healthy single-family 
lot sales and a notable uptick in multi-family land 
sales, with over 37 acres sold – the highest level in 
more than a decade. The multi-family market is now 
beginning to show signs of moderation as supply and 
demand recalibrate. We also sold nearly 1300 single 
family lots and registered 17 new phases across 10 
communities. In the United States, our land business 
remained quiet this year, with no single-family lot sales 
and limited paper lot activity. This part of our portfolio 
continues to generate uneven revenue by nature as it 
is driven by bulk transactions.
The strength of our land portfolio reinforces the 
importance of holding the right inventory in the right 
places – and maintaining the operational agility to 
bring it to market as demand dictates.
On the income-producing side, our Canadian 
properties delivered steady performance. In contrast, 
our U.S. commercial portfolio – composed entirely 
of office buildings – remains challenged. Return-to-
office trends have lagged those in Canada, and this 
is reflected in both occupancy and rental rates. We 
remain focused on value creation through prudent 
development and leasing strategies, while also 
evaluating the long-term potential of each asset within 
our portfolio. We believe this disciplined approach is 
key to navigating today’s higher-cost environment.
In 2024, our Properties team completed five new retail 
buildings totaling over 95,000 square feet and has 
an additional 82,000 square feet under construction. 
These developments enhance our long-term portfolio 
and align with our focus on service oriented retail.
General and administrative (G&A) expenses were 
elevated in 2024, increasing by $7.1 million or 31% 
over the prior year. This increase is attributable 
entirely to the REIT transaction, including professional 
fees associated with legal, advisory, valuation and 
committee oversight work. These are one-time costs 
and are not expected to repeat.
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Naomi Stefura 
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer
May 13, 2025
Despite these extraordinary expenses, our operating 
performance was strong. Funds from Operations (FFO) 
reached an all-time high of $94 million, up 11% over 
2023, supported by higher gross profit and prudent 
cost control in our operating divisions.
As we look forward, we continue to monitor the 
broader macroeconomic environment. While 
Alberta remains a bright spot – supported by 
strong interprovincial migration and projected GDP 
growth – headwinds remain. Uncertainty around 
tariffs, inflationary pressures, and the potential for a 
recession may impact demand and capital markets in 
the months ahead. We are entering this period with 
a strong balance sheet, a healthy pipeline of projects, 
and a clear, measured approach to risk.
That we achieved strong results while simultaneously 
executing a complex and transformative transaction 
reflects the dedication and expertise of our team. I am 
grateful to work alongside such a talented group of 
people and proud of what we accomplished together 
in 2024. To our shareholders, customers, and partners: 
thank you for your continued support. Together,  
we are building strong communities and  
a stronger future.
NAOMI STEFURA 
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & CFO
Sunset Ridge and Pinnacle Estates in Cochrane.  
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CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
We are committed to effective corporate governance 
practices as a core component of our operating 
philosophy. Strong governance practices lay the 
foundation for a sustainable company and long-term 
value creation for our shareholders. As governance 
practices evolve, we periodically review, evaluate and 
enhance our governance program. Here are a few 
highlights of our program:  
INDEPENDENCE
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.
INTEGRITY: THE HEART OF 
OUR BUSINESS
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.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
The board ensures that Melcor establishes a solid 
strategy designed to optimize shareholder value. This 
process includes active consultation with management 
on the issues, business environment, assumptions, 
goals and financial budgets that underpin the strategy 
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.
ALIGNMENT WITH  
SHAREHOLDER INTERESTS
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.
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Janet Riopel icd.d 
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Independent
President & CEO, TREYL Communications
Director Since
2022
Attendance
100%
Compensation
$40,500
Shareholdings
1,750
Committees
Audit, 
Independent
Catherine Roozen aoe, lld 
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Independent | Lead Director
Director & Secretary, Cathton Investments
Director Since
2007
Attendance
100%
Compensation
$59,500
Shareholdings
145,600
Committees
Audit, Governance (Chair), 
Independent
Director Since
2021
Attendance
100%
Compensation
$52,500
Shareholdings
5,000
Committees
Audit (Chair), 
Independent
Bruce Pennock ca, cpa 
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Independent
Partner, Pennock Acheson Nielsen Devaney
Ralph Young peng, mba 
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Independent
Corporate Director
Director Since
1976
Attendance
100%
Compensation
$34,500
Shareholdings
1,405,300
Committees
Governance
Andrew Melton
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Related
Corporate Director
Director Since
1985
Attendance
100%
Compensation
$nil
Shareholdings
228,924
Committees
Investment
Douglas Goss qc, aoe
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Independent
Counsel, Bryan & Company LLP
Director Since
2021
Attendance
100%
Compensation
$37,500
Shareholdings
2,500
Committees
Governance, 
Independent (Chair)
Kathleen Melton icd.d
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Related
Corporate Director
Director Since
2016
Attendance
100%
Compensation
$57,000
Shareholdings
42,950
Committees
Governance, Investment
Timothy Melton 
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Related
Executive Chair & CEO, Melcor
Director Since
1973
Attendance
100%
Compensation
$nil
Shareholdings
2,391,279
Committees
Investment
2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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FIVE YEAR PERFORMANCE 
MEASURES
2024
% CHANGE
2023
% CHANGE
2022
% CHANGE
2021
% CHANGE
2020
ASSETS ($000s)
2,108,553
0.5%
2,097,473
(3.2)%
 2,167,050
2.5%
 2,113,927 
5.6%
 2,001,285 
SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY ($000s)
1,242,630
2.7%
1,209,578
2.7%
 1,178,336 
5.5%
 1,116,469 
3.6%
 1,077,429 
REVENUE ($000s)
349,501
10.9%
315,239
30.4%
 241,747 
(23.4)%
 315,628 
39.2%
 226,818 
GROSS MARGIN1
45.0%
45.2%
48.9%
44.4%
43.3%
ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES/REVENUE1
8.6%
7.3%
9.5%
6.9%
8.0%
BASIC EARNINGS 
PER SHARE ($)
1.10
(46.1)%
2.04
(25.8)%
 2.75 
61.8%
 1.70 
400.0%
 0.34 
NET INCOME ($000s)
33,528
(46.8)%
62,980
(29.5)%
 89,354 
58.7%
 56,311 
391.2%
 11,464 
FFO2 ($000s)
93,806
11.1%
84,455
38.8%
 60,859 
(25.5)%
 81,327 
58.1%
51,424
FFO PER SHARE3 ($)
3.08
12.8%
2.73
45.2%
1.88
(23.8)%
2.46
58.7%
1.55
AVERAGE SHARE 
PRICE ($)
12.10
4.6%
11.56
(12.7)%
 13.24 
4.0%
 12.73 
55.1%
 8.21 
DIVIDEND PER SHARE 
($)
0.44
(31.3)%
0.64
10.3%
 0.58 
31.8%
 0.44 
29.4%
 0.34 
DIVIDEND YIELD4
3.64%
5.53%
4.38%
3.5%
4.1%
BOOK VALUE 
PER SHARE3 ($)
40.92
39.45
 37.71
11.3%
 33.87
4.0%
 32.56 
AVERAGE BOOK VALUE 
PER SHARE5 ($)
40.33
4.1%
38.73
12.2%
 34.50 
8.6%
 32.66 
(1.8)%
 33.26 
AVERAGE MARKET
/AVERAGE BOOK6 ($)
0.30
0.30
 0.38
 0.38 
 0.25 
PRICE/EARNINGS
RATIO7
11.00
94.0%
5.67
24.3%
 4.81
 7.49 
 24.15 
RETURN ON EQUITY8
2.70%
5.21%
7.58%
5.04%
1.06%
RETURN ON ASSETS9
1.59%
3.00%
4.13%
2.66%
0.57%
DEBT/EQUITY RATIO10 
(EXCLUDING REIT UNITS)
0.64
0.69
 0.78 
 0.81 
 0.80 
ASSET TURNOVER11
16.58%
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 42-44).
2.	
Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures in the annual 
MD&A (page 42-44).
3.	
Non-GAAP financial ratio. Refer to Non-GAAP and Non-Standard Measures in the annual 
MD&A (page 42-44).
4.	
Dividend yield is dividends per share divided by the average share price.
5.	
Average book value per share is the average of the book values at each quarter end date.
6.	
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.
8.	
Return on equity is net income for the year divided by equity at year end.
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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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 24, 2025 | 11:00 am MT
Meeting Access: 	
web.lumiagm.com/273671855  
Meeting ID: 	
273671855
Meeting Password: 	
melcordev25
PROXY DEADLINE:  
Friday June 20, 2025 | 11:00 am MT
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
 
Earnings Dates: 
 
Q1-2025 – May 13, 2025
Q2-2025 – August 14, 2025
Q3-2025 – November 6, 2025
Q4-2025 – TBD 
Dates are subject to change without notice.
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
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
KEY DATES
CORPORATE INFORMATION

Suite 900, 10310 Jasper Avenue 
Edmonton, AB T5J 1Y8
780.423.6931 
1.855.673.6931
IR@Melcor.ca
www.Melcor.ca