QUALITY
AND GROWTH
ANNUAL REPORT
2021
Q U A L I T Y A N D G R O W T H
ABOUT RIOCAN
RioCan is one of Canada’s largest real estate investment trusts.
U.C. Tower TM
RioCan owns, manages and develops retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use
properties located in prime, high-density transit-oriented areas where
Canadians want to shop, live and work. As of December 31, 2021, our portfolio
is comprised of 207 properties with an aggregate net leasable area of approximately
36.4 million square feet (at RioCan’s interest) including office, residential rental
and 13 development properties.
To learn more about us, please visit www.riocan.com.
RioCan Windfields
Oshawa, Ontario
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RioCan At a Glance
Letter from the President & CEO
Our Strategy
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financial Review
Key Performance Indicators
Financial Performance
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
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Audited Annual Consolidated Financial Statements
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RIOCAN
AT A GLANCE
207 Properties, 36.4 Million Square Feet of NLA
Located in Canada’s most in-demand markets
96.8%
COMMITTED
OCCUPANCY
STRONG DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
Within 5km of RioCan Centres:
203,000
Average Population
$124,000
Average Household
Income
VANCOUVER
6 assets
1.7M SF1
4.7%*
GREATER
TORONTO
AREA
87 assets
16.5M SF1
50.9%*
PROPERTY TYPE
1.7%
7.6%
Retail
Office
Residential
Rental
90.7%
EDMONTON
12 assets
2.2M SF1
6.9%*
CALGARY
16 assets
3.6M SF1
11.2%*
MONTREAL
18 assets
2.3M SF1
4.1%*
OTTAWA
34 assets
4.7M SF1
13.2%*
PROPERTY MIX BY REVENUE
Grocery Anchored Centre (54.1%)
Mixed-Use/Urban (22.1%)
Open Air Centre (14.5%)
Enclosed Centre (9.3%)
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* Percentage of annualized contractual gross rent 1 Income producing properties at RioCan’s interest TENANT MIX BY REVENUE *
19.9%
14.3%
11.9%
Grocery / Pharmacy / Liquor
Essential Personal Services
Specialty Retailers
10.6%
Value Retailers
Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, LCBO
Financial Services, Medical, Gas Bars
Canadian Tire, Sephora, PetSmart
Winners, Marshalls, Dollarama
8.9%
Furniture & Home
8.0%
Other Personal Services
7.1%
Quick Service Restaurants
6.3%
Apparel
Home Depot, Lowe's, HomeSense
Fitness, Health and Beauty
Tim Hortons, Harvey's, McDonald's
Mark’s, Old Navy, Carter's
5.9%
Sit-Down Restaurants
3.9%
Movie Theatres
Swiss Chalet, Boston Pizza, Montana’s
Cineplex, Landmark Cinemas
3.0%
Entertainment / Hobby /
Electronics / Books
BestBuy, The Source, Indigo
0.2%
Department Stores
Hudson's Bay
CONSISTENT
DEVELOPMENT DELIVERIES
FINANCIALS
13.8M
SQUARE FEET OF ZONED
PROJECTS INCLUDING
NEAR-TERM DELIVERIES OF:
2021 Completions
243,000 SF
2022 Expected Completions1
815,000 SF
2023 Expected Completions1
885,000 SF
$
$598.4M
Net Income
$701.7M
Operating Income
$1.60
FFO/Unit1,3
62.6%
FFO Payout
Ratio3
$9.4B
Unencumbered
Assets 3,4
$
3.4%
SPNOI Growth 2,3
$1.0B
In Available
Liquidity 3,4
$849M
Capital Recycling
Activity
At capitalization
rate of 3.75%
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* Percentage of annualized net rental revenue as at December 31, 20211 FFO: Funds From Operations2 SPNOI: Same Property Net Operating Income Growth3 This is a non-GAAP measurement. For more information, refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section in the MD&A for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021.4 RioCan's proportionate share1 Includes completion of residential inventory projects
Q U A L I T Y A N D G R O W T H
A LETTER
FROM THE
PRESIDENT
& CEO
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In 2021, RioCan once again demonstrated
the strength of our portfolio, the resilience of
our tenants, and the talent of our people.
I’m not going to downplay the challenges that RioCan and
the commercial real estate industry faced throughout the
year. The mandated restrictive measures enacted to curb
the effects of the pandemic across the country had a far
reaching impact.
However, these volatile and uncertain times reinforced our
confidence in RioCan’s competitive advantages and our
vision for the future. First, consumer behaviour confirmed
that Canadians want to control their shopping experience,
and physical retail stores will continue to play a critical part
in their lives. Second, well-located, professionally managed
physical spaces, like RioCan centres, are hard to come by
and highly valued. It’s why our belief in our high-quality
retail properties has never wavered.
We turned challenges into action in 2021 and refined
a strategy for long-term growth that builds on our
foundational strengths and opportunities to enhance
value. With continued optimism, we are focused on
building on this momentum and delivering on our
commitment to increase Total Unitholder Returns.
RioCan’s distribution increase of 6.25%, effective with
the February 2022 distribution, reflects our confidence
to deliver on this objective.
Resilient performance and robust results
In 2021, our strong performance across the business
reflected the caliber of our portfolio and the fundamental
strength of our tenants. Same property NOI grew 3.4%,
and FFO/unit increased $0.05 year-over-year to $1.65,
excluding one-time costs and debt prepayment costs.
These solid results are primarily attributed to the retail
bedrock of our portfolio and our team’s unwavering
commitment to excellence. We leased 1.7 million square
feet with a blended spread of 6.3% and reported an
overall committed occupancy of 96.8%. The majority of
our revenue is from strong and stable retail tenants that
provide essential products and services, such as grocery
stores, pharmacies, liquor stores, and banks. Continued
demand for our prime locations and compelling
demographic profiles speak to the reliability and quality
of our income.
We also saw high demand for our assets in the
transaction market. In 2021, we raised approximately
$849 million in equity through the sale of assets at
a weighted average capitalization rate of 3.75%.
The attractive pricing is a testament to the value
RioCan has created. Through our capital recycling and
development activities, we have reconstituted and
increased the quality of our portfolio. To that end,
our demographic profile is now amongst the best in
the Canadian commercial real estate industry.
Dispositions allow us to effectively repatriate capital from
lower growth assets and allocate it to more beneficial
uses, strengthening our balance sheet and funding higher
return, more diverse mixed-use development sites.
Our financial flexibility to fuel growth remains in good
standing. Our balance sheet had ample liquidity of $1.0 billion
and a large unencumbered asset pool of $9.4 billion.
A pivotal year for accelerating growth
2021 was a pivotal year to accelerate our growth trajectory.
Our entrepreneurial spirit thrived. We welcomed Dennis
Blasutti as Chief Financial Officer and appointed Andrew
Duncan as Chief Investment Officer, John Ballantyne as
Chief Operating Officer, Terri Andrianopoulos as Senior
Vice President, People and Brand, and Franca Smith as
Senior Vice President, Finance. These results-oriented
senior executives bring an unparalleled depth of expertise
and insights to drive our long-term growth.
Our developments flourished and we now have a regular
cadence of construction starts and completion of
income-generating properties across Canada. We delivered
approximately 243,000 square feet of new space
including our new mixed-use residential properties Litho™.
We anticipate that we will create net asset value in excess
of our development spend. Through RioCan Living™,
RioCan continues to grow its purpose-built residential
rental portfolio, which currently comprises 1,837
completed units across eight buildings in Toronto, Ottawa,
Calgary, and including our recent acquisition in Montreal.
Over the next two years, we will complete approximately
1.7 million square feet of development including our
flagship mixed-use development in Toronto, The Well™.
The office space at The Well is effectively stabilized and
the retail component is now approximately 62% leased
including tenants in advanced discussions. Retail leasing
will continue to ramp up as we approach the grand opening
in early 2023. We expect to launch FourFifty The Well™,
the 39 storey and 592 unit purpose-built rental building,
shortly thereafter.1
In addition to developing purpose-built rental properties,
we advanced condominium projects that will generate
attractive profits from condominium sales. We expect
to recognize approximately $191 million of FFO gains
from the sale of residential inventory at seven projects
currently under construction or in pre-sales. The
execution of these projects is emblematic of RioCan’s
capabilities to drive the end-to-end development
process. For example, we established a new condominium
fund structure that enables RioCan to generate
management fees for our expertise from non-managing
partners and earn a promote as well as participate in sales
profits. RioCan continues to raise capital, generate new
income streams, mitigate development risk and provide
alternate means to crystalize the value of our zoned
excess density through partnerships.
Our disposition program benefits our Unitholders.
1 Development deliveries as measured in units and square feet are
at 100% interest.
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Artist rendering: Verge™
Toronto, Ontario
We are proud of our solid results in 2021, but they don’t
stand alone. ESG is essential to responsible growth, and we
support our business activities and our stakeholders and
Unitholders by staying in front of changing market dynamics
in a thoughtful, responsible manner.
Our commitment to ESG is embedded in our culture and
our ongoing efforts toward best practices were recognized
with a 5 Star rating in the GRESB Real Estate Assessment
for the second year in a row. We know this is a journey, and
we continue to make progress with our ESG initiatives as we
accelerate our growth. I encourage you to review our ESG
highlights showcased on page 14 of this report.
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A clear strategy to drive Total Unitholder
Return outperformance
RioCan has consistently demonstrated that our strong
foundation is resilient and reliable. But we know we
have more potential than delivering modest growth
and stability – our exceptional portfolio and embedded
pipeline are rich with untapped opportunity. To unlock our
true value, we have refined our long-term strategy that
builds on our competitive advantages and established
track record to define the path for the next chapter of
RioCan’s growth. We have a clear ambition: provide strong
total unitholder returns.
To drive long-term growth and NAV creation, our strategy is
anchored on four pillars, outlined further in this report:
Reimagine Retail by committing to and continuing to
position retail at our core. We will continue to shape our
portfolio with higher return initiatives, actively evolve our
retail tenant mix and strategically invest in properties that
enhance their SPNOI potential.
Intelligently Diversify by sensibly diversifying our asset
base, income sources and overall tenant mix to guide our
portfolio. We will capitalize on synergies between asset
classes and opportunistically acquire, accelerate our NOI
growth through our residential portfolio while our
mixed-use properties continue to gain prominence,
generate fees to expand income streams, and introduce
new “intra-RioCan uses” such as medical centres as well
as educational and fulfillment services.
Enhance Customer Centrism by understanding and
meeting the needs of our tenants and our partners. We will
continue to build on our long-standing relationships, deploy
technology and generate sustainable fees through our
best-in-class platforms.
Grow Responsibly by focusing on enhancing our culture,
ESG leadership and our long-standing principle of prudent
and intentional capital management.
RioCan has an exceptional track record of unearthing
opportunities and realizing the maximum value in assets
that others simply miss. We have the dedicated team,
enduring strength, stability and the vision to execute and
create value for you, our Unitholders. I would like to thank
the whole RioCan team for their never-ending commitment
and contributions this past year, and our Unitholders for your
continued dedication and confidence in RioCan. I am proud
to be on a clear path forward with you.
Jonathan Gitlin
President and Chief Executive Officer
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OUR STRATEGY
REIMAGINE RETAIL
Commit to, and continue to reimagine,
our retail core
Physical retail spaces will continue to be critical and
relevant, offering in-person experiences that augment and
complement ecommerce. We recognize the reality of a
changing retail environment and believe there is a strong
growth opportunity for well-positioned real estate holdings.
RioCan has a well-positioned retail portfolio. Our strong
retail core provides secure income to Unitholders. To drive
exponential growth, we are committed to investing in our
properties to enhance the retail experience and to support
the merging of physical and online retail as our tenants
expand their channels to better serve their customers.
Looking forward, we will continue to build on our well-
established portfolio of strong, “first ring”, transit-oriented
locations.
We will strategically invest in select properties to enhance
SPNOI potential and we will divest slower growth assets,
including enclosed malls. We will continue to actively evolve
our retail tenant mix to enhance our tenants in categories
such as grocery/pharmacy, liquor, value retailer, essential
personal services and specialty retailer.
The Well™
Toronto, Ontario
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INTELLIGENTLY DIVERSIFY
Sensibly diversify our asset base,
income sources and overall tenant mix
RioCan guides its portfolio choices with intelligent
diversification in its asset base, income streams and
tenant mix. As part of our long-term strategy, we
will diversify our asset base by primarily growing our
residential portfolio. Our dedicated RioCan Living team
is executing on a robust pipeline of active development
projects concentrated in Canada’s fastest growing
markets. Within the next two years, we will have a total
of approximately 11,000 residential units* complete or
under various phases of development.
We will also diversify through our tenant mix. We have a
solid base of healthy, necessity-based and value-oriented
tenants. We will continue to drive growth in our retail core,
introduce non-traditional complementary “intra-RioCan”
uses, such as medical, educational and fulfillment.
Lastly, we will diversify our sources of capital. We will
continue to explore options to recycle capital including
air rights sales and capital partnerships with recognized
investors. We will build on our recurring fee streams as we
continue to enhance our asset management capabilities.
Capital partners recognizing and paying for our expertise
provide multiple benefits to RioCan including diversified
risk, efficient capital to fuel our development program, and
crystallizing the value of our zoned excess density.
* Units at 100% interest
The Well™
Toronto, Ontario
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ENHANCE
CUSTOMER CENTRISM
Meet the needs of our tenants, our joint
venture and capital partners
We are deepening our emphasis on customer centricity,
enhancing the distinctiveness of RioCan’s value
proposition to our tenants. To us this means being the
landlord of choice and consistently providing the best
offering – whether retail, residential or office. We believe
that tenants should look at RioCan as their best option at
all stages of their growth and evolution.
For our retail properties, we remain committed to investing
in the quality of our assets, placing a focus on technology,
and driving traffic to our shopping centres.
We launched a retail tenant survey in 2021, and the results
will help us improve the attributes that our tenants care
most about, to support our commercial leasing, retention
and attraction efforts with a view to enhancing our leasing
spreads and occupancy rates.
We will also apply customer centrism to our partners
by continuing to dedicate an asset manager to
each partnership and provide regular engagements
and reporting.
Glamping in the City event
at Yonge Eglinton Centre
Toronto, Ontario
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GROW
RESPONSIBLY
Manage capital prudently, enhance our
culture and ESG leadership
Underpinning our strategy is a commitment to grow
responsibly. We believe responsible growth requires a
culture of excellence that differentiates RioCan, drives
results and retains, develops and attracts top talent.
We are executing on our cultural roadmap and evaluating
and refining our existing processes, policies and initiatives
to create a united and productive workforce.
RioCan is one of the leaders within the Canadian real
estate industry on ESG best practices and we are taking
action to continuously improve and monitor our progress.
We are committed to embedding ESG into all facets
of our business to enhance our organization, assets and
to deliver long-term Unitholder value. We consider
ESG in our business activities including operations,
developments, investments and corporate functions.
Critical to responsible growth is also a balanced and
intentional approach to capital management. We will use
long-term financial modelling to thoroughly assess the
impact of our choices and maintain appropriate debt
and equity mix, reduce our refinancing and liquidity risk,
maintain compliance with our covenants and deliver
long-term growth to Unitholders.
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ENVIRONMENTAL,
SOCIAL AND
GOVERNANCE (ESG)
2021 ACHIEVEMENTS
RioCan is one of the Canadian real estate leaders in ESG. RioCan embeds ESG in every
aspect of the business, including developments, operations, investment activities and
corporate function.
For a full overview of RioCan’s ESG strategy and objectives, read our 2021 ESG Report at www.riocan.com.
Living Wall at Bathurst College Centre
Toronto, Ontario
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Environmental
• 2021 GRESB:
• Real Estate Assessment: 5 Star Rating
• Public Disclosure:
• Development Assessment: Regional Sector Leader
First among Canadian peers
• Increased BOMA BEST certified buildings
to over 120, representing over 60% of our GLA*
* GLA: at 100% interest for commercial
Social
• Recognized as one of the top 100 employers
by Greater Toronto’s Top Employers
• 2021 Employee Engagement results achieved top decile
for engagement for similar size companies
Governance
• ESG rating upgraded by
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI)
for the third consecutive year
• ESG Corporate rating upgraded to “Prime” status
by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS)
• Committed to support the Task Force on Climate-related
Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
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FINANCIAL
REVIEW
Strada™
Toronto, Ontario
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Performance Indicators
Financial Performance
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Introduction
About this Management's Discussion and Analysis
Forward-Looking Information
Business Overview and Strategy
Business Environment and Outlook
Update on Rent Collection
Market Trends
Outlook
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Priorities and Progress
Property Portfolio Overview
Property Operations - Total Portfolio
Property Operations - Commercial
Property Operations - Residential Rental
Capital Expenditures on Income Properties
Results of Operations
Summary of Selected Financial Information
Rental Revenue
Net Operating Income (NOI)
Operating Income
Other Income (Loss)
Other Expenses
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Unitholders
Funds From Operations (FFO)
Adjusted Cashflow From Operations (ACFO)
Property Valuations
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Joint Arrangements
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Development Program
Properties Under Development
Residential Inventory
Mortgages and Loans Receivable
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Capital Management Framework
Total Capital
Debt Metrics
Credit Ratings
Total Debt Profile
Debentures Payable
Mortgages Payable
Lines of Credit and Other Bank Loans
Liquidity
Unencumbered Assets
Guarantees
Hedging Activities
Equity
Trust Units
Distributions to Unitholders
Related Party Transactions
Selected Quarterly Results and Trend Analysis
Non-GAAP Measures
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Critical Accounting Judgements and Estimates
Future Changes in Accounting Policies
Disclosure Controls and Procedures and
Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
Risks and Uncertainties
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
(In thousands of dollars, except percentages, square feet and per unit values)
FINANCIAL
Rental Revenue
Q4 2021
Year 2021
$266,899
$1,066,562
Q4 2020
$276,422
-3.4%
Year 2020 $1,090,732 -2.2%
Operating Income
Q4 2021
Year 2021
$194,788
$701,665
Q4 2020
$173,594
+12.2%
Year 2020 $680,283
+3.1%
Same Property NOI (i)
Q4 2021
Year 2021
$156,439
$612,463
Q4 2020
$149,120
+4.9%
Year 2020 $592,196
+3.4%
FFO Per Unit - Diluted (i)
Q4 2021
Year 2021
$0.46
$1.60
Q4 2020
$0.39
+17.9%
Year 2020 $1.60
—%
FFO Payout Ratio (i)
ACFO Payout Ratio (i)
Q4 2021
Q4 2021
62.6%
59.7%
Q4 2020
90.2%
-27.6%
Q4 2020
98.9%
-39.2%
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Rental revenue for the quarter was lower than Q4 2020
lease
to asset dispositions,
mainly due
cancellation fees, and lower tax recoveries from savings
on realty taxes. Year-to-date revenue was also impacted
by
the
to
pandemic's effect on operations such as occupancy.
the aforementioned
in addition
factors
lower
Operating income for both the quarter and year-to-date
included lower pandemic-related provisions for rent
abatements
("pandemic-related
provision") due to improved cash collection from tenants
and higher residential inventory gains. These were
offset, to varying degrees for each of the quarter and
year-to-date results by the impact of asset dispositions.
debts
and
bad
Same Property NOI ("SPNOI") increased primarily due to
a lower pandemic-related provision in the quarter and on
a year-to-date basis due to improved cash collection
the
tenants. Same Property NOI excluding
from
pandemic-related provision(i)
the quarter was
positive at 1.0%.
for
FFO per unit was $0.07 higher for the quarter and
unchanged for the year when compared to the same
periods last year. FFO per unit (excluding net debt
prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs)(i)
for the quarter and year was $0.48 and $1.65, higher by
$0.09 and $0.05, respectively, when compared to last
year. Improving property fundamentals and higher
residential inventory gains contributed to FFO growth
and were partially offset by lower lease cancellation fees
in
the quarter and prior year realized gains on
marketable securities.
Both payout ratios decreased primarily due to the one-
third reduction in distributions effective January 1, 2021.
from equity-accounted
Higher distributions received
investments also contributed to the decrease in the
ACFO Payout Ratio.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
(In thousands of dollars, except percentages, square feet and per unit values)
Liquidity (i)(ii)
Q4 2021
Unencumbered Assets (i)(ii)(iii)
Q4 2021
$1,010,475
$9,392,266
Q4 2020
$1,576,689 -35.9%
Q4 2020
$8,727,354 +7.6%
Subsequent to year end, the revolving unsecured line of
credit facility was increased by $250 million, increasing
overall Liquidity to $1.3 billion.
The unencumbered asset pool increased from Q4 2020
due to the repayment of mortgages net of the impact of
asset dispositions. Unencumbered assets are expected
to increase as the shift towards unsecured financing
continues.
Total Adjusted Debt to
Total Adjusted Assets
(i)(ii)(iii)
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (i)(ii)
Q4 2021
Q4 2021
Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets continued to
improve primarily due to lower debt at year end and the
Trust's operations and valuations.
43.9%
9.59x
Q4 2020
45.0%
-1.1%
Q4 2020
9.47x
+1.3%
DEVELOPMENT
Development Spending (i)
Q4 2021
Year 2021
$93,787
$427,471
Q4 2020
$141,405
-33.7%
Year 2020 $493,413
-13.4%
Development NLA Completions (sq ft)
Q4 2021
86,000
Year 2021
243,000
Q4 2020
320,000
-73.1%
Year 2020 529,000
-54.1%
Zoning Entitlements
(sq ft)
Total Development as % of
Total Gross Book Value (iii)
Q4 2021
Q4 2021
20,951,000
11.0%
Q4 2020
21,815,000 -4.0%
Q4 2020
10.3%
+0.7%
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA increased from Q4
2020 mainly due to higher average debt, net of higher
Adjusted EBITDA. When compared to the prior quarter,
this ratio improved by 0.38x from higher Adjusted
EBITDA. As the Adjusted EBITDA from completed
development projects ramps up over the next 2 years,
and as the Trust continues to pay down debt from
proceeds of capital recycling, this metric is expected to
improve.
On a quarterly and year-to-date basis, Development
Spending decreased mainly as a result of project
completions. Estimated 2022 Development Spending is
in the range of $475 million to $525 million, net of
expected cost recoveries and air rights sales.
Development completions in the year include Litho, and
the retail space at Windfields Farm in Oshawa, Lincoln
Fields Shopping Centre
in Ottawa and RioCan
Shawnessy in Calgary, comprised of essential uses such
as grocery retailers and pharmacies and a home goods
store. Approximately 750,000 square feet of completions
are expected in 2022, almost all of which are mixed-use.
The Trust's vast pipeline of zoning entitlements includes
approved zoning and zoning submissions. The decrease
from Q4 2020
from completed
resulted primarily
development projects which became income producing,
and from the sale of zoned density which surfaced
inherent value.
Total development was 11.0% of RioCan's total gross
book value of assets, well under the 15% limit permitted
under various credit facilities. The increase from Q4
2020 was driven mainly by spend on The Well and
FourFifty The Well as we make steady progress towards
completions. The Trust's long-term goal for this ratio is
10% or lower, which we expect to achieve in 2023.
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
(In thousands of dollars, except percentages, square feet and per unit values)
LEASING - COMMERCIAL
Committed Occupancy (iii)
Q4 2021
In-Place Occupancy (iii)
Q4 2021
96.8%
96.1%
Q4 2020
95.7%
+1.1%
Q4 2020
94.9%
+1.2%
New Leasing NLA at 100% (sq ft)
Q4 2021
523,000
Year 2021
1,674,000
Q4 2020
359,000
+45.7%
Year 2020 1,209,000 +38.5%
Renewal Leasing NLA at 100% (sq ft)
Q4 2021
Year 2021
685,000
3,006,000
Q4 2020
1,226,000 -44.1%
Year 2020 3,641,000 -17.4%
New Leasing Spread (iv)
Q4 2021
3.8%
Year 2021
8.6%
Q4 2020
5.1%
-1.3%
Year 2020 7.9%
+0.7%
Renewal Leasing Spread (iv)
Q4 2021
5.0%
Year 2021
5.4%
Q4 2020
3.6%
+1.4%
Year 2020 4.4%
+1.0%
Blended Leasing Spread (iv)
Q4 2021
4.6%
Year 2021
6.3%
Q4 2020
3.8%
+0.8%
Year 2020 5.0%
+1.3%
in-place occupancy continued
Committed and
to
strengthen, driven by improved retail occupancy. Retail
committed and in-place occupancy increased by 110 and
140 basis points, respectively from Q4 2020. In the
fourth quarter alone, retail committed occupancy climbed
by 50 basis points driven by a 80 basis points jump in
the GTA. The gap between committed and in-place
occupancy narrowed as proportionately more tenants
became income producing.
New leasing volume on quarterly and year-to-date basis
was well ahead of the prior year and exceeded pre-
pandemic levels. The strong demand for RioCan's well-
located centres gives RioCan the ability to procure a
resilient, balanced tenant mix that best serves the needs
of the communities in which it operates and maximize
returns.
The retention ratio of 83.8% for the year was lower than
the comparative period mainly due to three large
vacating tenants, two of which were not operating in their
respective spaces. Excluding these three notable tenant
vacancies, the retention ratio for the overall portfolio was
89.1% for the year. Much of this space from these three
large vacating tenants has been re-leased to tenants
who are expected to bring traffic and vitality to the
properties.
The Trust generated positive new leasing spreads for the
quarter and year-to-date as its portfolio demographics
continue to attract prospective tenants with more resilient
uses.
For Q4 2021, the average net rent per square foot for
renewals of $23.24 is 15% higher than the average net
rent per occupied square foot of $20.16. The renewal
leasing spread in a given period is partly determined by
the characteristics (such as location, type, size) of the
space available for renewal.
The blended leasing spread for the year exceeded that
of the prior year despite the pre-pandemic quarter in
2020, and reflects RioCan's success in upgrading
portfolio attributes, such as its market geography,
attractive property types and resilient tenant base.
(i) This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section in this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
(ii) At RioCan's proportionate share.
(iii) Information presented as at the respective period end.
(iv) Based on annualized contractual base rent.
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2021
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FFO per unit was $1.60, unchanged from the prior year and included increases of $0.06 per unit driven by same
property NOI and $0.02 per unit contributed by NOI from completed development projectsii. This was partially offset by a
reduction in NOI from commercial properties soldii of $0.03 per unit, debt prepayment costs of $0.03 per unit and one-
time compensation costs of $0.02 per unit. The $12.9 million increase in residential inventory gains in the year was
mostly offset by $11.1 million lower realized gains on the sale of marketable securities and dividend income. FFO per
unit (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) for the year was $1.65 per unit.
Net income for the year was $598.4 million and exceeded last year by $663.2 million mainly due to fair value gains
recognized in 2021, compared to fair value losses in 2020.
Committed and in-place occupancy for the total portfolio of 96.8% and 96.1% increased by 40 and 50 basis points
respectively, when compared to Q3 2021. Committed occupancy for the total portfolio climbed steadily throughout 2021
from strong demand for our prime locations resulting in a 110 basis point year-over-year increase.
New and renewed leases totalled 4.7 million square feet at a blended leasing spread of 6.3%.
RioCan LivingTM, the Trust's residential portfolio continued to expand. As of February 9, 2022, this portfolio includes
1,698 completed residential rental units across seven buildings and an additional 1,054 units which are currently under
development. Move-ins commenced in Q1 2022 at LatitudeTM, the 209-unit project in Ottawa and StradaTM, the 61-unit
project in Toronto.
A 90% interest in 139 income producing residential rental units was acquired by RioCan on February 8, 2022 in the first
phase of a new apartment complex in Montreal, for a purchase price of $46.8 million at a 4.06% capitalization rate.
Upon stabilization, RioCan will also acquire a 90% interest in 297 units in two additional phases currently under
construction with a Q3 2023 expected completion date. This is RioCan Living's first acquisition of a multi-unit residential
building and contributes to the diversification of RioCan's income stream.
Interim occupancy at U.C. UptownsTM commenced late in the year with 48 units delivered to buyers. An additional 1,194
condominium and townhouse units are currently under construction and effectively pre-sold. These 1,194 units plus the
48 units in interim occupancy are expected to generate inventory gains of between $93.5 million and $98.5 million in
aggregate between 2022 and 2025, including $1.0 million in inventory gains recognized in 2021.
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FFO per unit of $0.46 was $0.07 per unit or 18% higher than the same period last year of which $0.02 per unit was
driven by same property NOI and $0.01 per unit contributed by NOI from completed development projects. The
remaining $0.04 per unit increase was predominantly due to higher residential inventory gains of $22.8 million, mainly
from selling a 75% interest in the condominium component of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project in Toronto,
partially offset by a reduction in NOI from commercial properties sold of $5.1 million, lower lease cancellation fees of
$4.8 million and net debt repayment costs of $3.9 million. FFO per unit (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-
time compensation costs) was $0.48.
Net income of $208.8 million was $143.2 million higher than Q4 2020 mainly due to fair value gains of $72.3 million in
Q4 2021 compared to fair value losses of $42.3 million in Q4 2020.
Same Property NOI increased by 4.9% in Q4 2021 when compared to the same period last year, while Same Property
NOI excluding the pandemic-related provision was positive at 1.0%.
As of February 9, 2022, essentially all of RioCan's tenants were open and the Trust has collected 98.6% of its Q4 2021
billed gross rents in cash, representing the highest cash collection rate reported when compared to prior quarters since
the start of the pandemic.
As of February 9, 2022, 94.2% of deferred rents billed to date have been collected in cash. RioCan is confident in the
collectability of its deferred rents and remaining rents to be collected post its pandemic-related provision.
Residential rent collection continues to be solid at 99.1% of its Q4 2021 billed residential rents as of February 9, 2022.
Capital Recycling and Investing (i)
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The Trust's capital recycling program is an effective way to fund value creation initiatives, such as developments, and to
strengthen its balance sheet. In 2021, the Trust completed $848.6 million of dispositions at a weighted average
capitalization rate of 3.75%, including $658.4 million of income producing assets at a weighted average capitalization
rate of 4.83% and $190.2 million of development properties with no in-place income.
As of February 9, 2022, the Trust has firm or conditional deals that were in-place at or entered into after year end and
deals that closed subsequent to year end to sell full or partial interests in a number of properties totaling $98.0 million.
During the Q4 2021, RioCan sold a 75% interest in the condominium component of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use
project to a joint venture partner for total sale proceeds of $54.4 million including cost reimbursements, representing
approximately $145 per square foot of 0.4 million square feet of future density, and recognized $25.3 million of inventory
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gains. RioCan owns 100% of the remaining development including approximately 0.6 million square feet of multi-use
residential and 0.2 million square feet of commercial space. RioCan Leaside Centre in Toronto will be transformed into a
1.2 million square foot mixed-use community with a light rail transit station situated on the site.
RioCan’s 50% partner, Boardwalk REIT, sold its co-ownership interest in RioCan's Sandalwood Square redevelopment,
a discrete parcel on the northwest quadrant of the site located in Mississauga to condominium developer, Marlin Spring,
addressing the local demand for housing ownership. The project is comprised of approximately 400,000 square feet of
GFA including condominiums in two connected towers. RioCan will remain a 50% owner and co-development manager
in the development portion of the site and 100% owner of the adjacent income producing property.
The Trust currently has approximately 11,100 residential rental and condominium / townhouse units either completed,
under construction, or expected to be in different phases of development by 2023. These consist of approximately 4,100
rental units and 7,000 condominium / townhouse units, including the aforementioned 1,242 condominium or townhouse
units that are under construction and effectively all pre-sold as of February 9, 2022 or in interim occupancy.
Furthermore, the 7,000 units include 11 other condominium or townhouse projects consisting of 4,799 units. Four of
these 11 projects consist of 1,989 units that are currently being pre-sold in phases. Estimated inventory gains for these
four projects range between $91.5 million and $98.5 million with estimated completion dates between 2023 and 2027.
Of the 1,481 units released, 1,398 units or 94.4% have been pre-sold.
These projects are expected to be in various stages of development by 2023 and are scheduled to be completed in
phases between 2023 and 2027.
Solid progress continued on The Well, with the construction of the commercial component, which includes office and
retail, which is approximately 82% complete, excluding fixturing. Retail leasing has gained momentum and, as of
February 9, 2022, 50% of the retail space has firm leases with that number increasing to 62% when including leases in
advanced discussions with tenants. Grand opening of the retail component is expected in the spring of 2023. As of
February 9, 2022, 90% of the office component of the space is leased and approximately 638,000 square feet was
handed over to tenants for fixturing with cash rent to start in the back half of 2022. The purpose-built residential rental
building, FourFifty The WellTM, is also advancing as planned. This building is expected to be complete in 2023.
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As at December 31, 2021, the Trust had $1.0 billion of liquidity in the form of cash and cash equivalents and undrawn
lines of credit on a proportionate share basis, or $1.3 billion after factoring in the $250.0 million of increased credit limit
on its revolving unsecured operating line of credit, which occurred subsequent to year end. RioCan had a large
unencumbered asset pool of $9.4 billion as of the year end on a proportionate share basis, which generated 64.9% of
RioCan's Annual Normalized NOI(ii) and provided 2.31x coverage over its Unsecured Debt(ii).
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust acquired and cancelled 7,973,045 units at a weighted average
purchase price of $22.32 per unit, for a total cost of $178.1 million.
On February 9, 2022, RioCan's Board of Trustees approved an increase to its monthly distributions to Unitholders of
6.25% to $0.085 cents per unit or $1.02 per unit per annum commencing with the February 2022 distribution, payable in
March 2022.
The Trust redeemed a total of $800.0 million of senior unsecured debentures in accordance with their terms at a total
redemption price of $810.5 million. The Trust recorded total prepayment costs of $10.8 million, which includes the
redemption price in excess of the face amount and the write-off of the related unamortized deferred financing costs.
The Trust also prepaid $344.5 million of mortgages and unwound associated interest rate swap hedges for a net
prepayment cost of $0.1 million. An additional $41.0 million mortgage was repaid on the disposition of Kennedy
Commons.
On November 8, 2021, RioCan issued $450.0 million, 2.829% of Series AE senior unsecured green bond debentures
with a seven-year term in support of its objective to extend the weighted average term to maturity of its debt portfolio.
On December 14, 2021, the Trust entered into $300.0 million of bond forward contracts maturing on September 15,
2022 and subsequent to year end, entered into an additional $200.0 million of bond forwards maturing on April 28, 2022.
These bond forward contracts are a hedge of the Trust's exposure to movements in underlying risk-free interest rates
associated with the anticipated refinancing of the $300.0 million Series Y debentures maturing on October 3, 2022 and
future anticipated financings, respectively.
The Trust's Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets at RioCan's proportionate share improved to 43.9% as at
December 31, 2020 from 45.0% last year mainly due to lower total debt and the Trust's operations and valuations.
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA as at December 31, 2021 was 9.59x at RioCan's proportionate share. The increase
from 9.47x from the prior year was primarily due to the net impact of higher average Total Adjusted Debt balances from
funding development, partially offset by higher Adjusted EBITDA. This ratio, which is calculated on a rolling 12 month
basis, improved by 0.38x since Q3 2021 with improvements in Adjusted EBITDA and is expected to continue to improve
as the impact of debt reduction and higher Adjusted EBITDA will be seen over the coming quarters.
(i) Units and square feet are at 100% ownership interest.
(ii) This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section in this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
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INTRODUCTION
About this Management's Discussion and Analysis
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) is provided to enable a reader to assess our results of operations and
financial condition for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021 ("Q4 2021" and "YTD 2021", respectively). This
MD&A is dated February 9, 2022 and should be read in conjunction with our annual audited consolidated financial statements and
related notes for the year ended December 31, 2021 (2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements) and our 2020 Annual
Report. Unless the context indicates otherwise, references to "RioCan", "the Trust", "we", "us" and "our" in this MD&A refer to
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust and its consolidated operations. Unless otherwise specified, all amounts are based on
financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). These documents, as well as additional information relating to RioCan,
including our most recently filed Annual Information Form (AIF), have been filed electronically with Canadian securities regulators
through the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) and may be accessed through the SEDAR website
at www.sedar.com or RioCan's website at www.riocan.com.
In addition to reported IFRS measures, industry practice is to evaluate real estate entities giving consideration, in part, to certain
non-IFRS performance measures, such as Funds From Operations, Funds From Operations (excluding net debt prepayment
costs and one-time compensation costs), Net Operating Income, Same Property Net Operating Income Growth, and Adjusted
EBITDA. Management believes that these measures are helpful to investors because they are widely recognized measures of a
REIT's performance and provide a relevant basis for comparison among real estate entities. In addition to the IFRS results, we
also use these measures internally to measure the operating performance of our investment property portfolio. These measures
are not in accordance with IFRS generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and have no standardized definition prescribed
by IFRS and, as such, our computation of these non-GAAP performance measures might not be comparable to similar measures
reported by other issuers. Non-GAAP measures and related per unit amounts should not be considered as alternatives to net
income or comparable metrics determined in accordance with IFRS as indicators of RioCan’s performance, liquidity, cash flows
and profitability. We supplement our IFRS measures with these non-GAAP measures to provide useful information to both
management and investors in measuring the financial performance and financial condition of the Trust. Refer to the Non-GAAP
Measures section of this MD&A for reasons and definitions of various non-GAAP measures presented or referred to in this
MD&A.
Unless otherwise specified, amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars, and percentage changes are calculated using whole
numbers.
Forward-Looking Information
Certain information included in this MD&A contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian
securities laws. This information includes, but is not limited to, statements made in the Key Performance Indicators, Financial
Performance, Business Overview and Strategy, Business Environment and Outlook, Property Portfolio Overview, Results of
Operations, Property Valuations, Acquisitions and Dispositions, Development Program, Capital Resources and Liquidity and the
Equity sections in this MD&A and other statements concerning RioCan’s objectives, its strategies to achieve those objectives, as
well as statements with respect to management’s beliefs, plans, estimates, and intentions, and similar statements concerning
anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts. Forward-looking
information generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “outlook”, “objective”, “may”, “will”,
“would”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “should”, “plan”, “continue”, or similar expressions suggesting future
outcomes or events. Such forward-looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on information
currently available to management. All forward-looking information in this MD&A is qualified by the following cautionary
statements.
Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future events or performance and, by its nature, is based on RioCan’s current
estimates and assumptions, which are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described under the Risks
and Uncertainties section in this MD&A, which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the forward-looking
information contained in this MD&A. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those related to: financial and
liquidity risks; tenant concentrations and related risk of bankruptcy or restructuring (and the terms of any bankruptcy or
restructuring proceeding); occupancy levels and defaults, including the failure to fulfill contractual obligations by the tenant or a
related party thereof; lease renewals and rental increases; the ability to re-lease and find new tenants for vacant space; retailer
competition; the relative illiquidity of real property; the timing and ability of RioCan to sell certain properties; the valuations to be
realized on property sales relative to current IFRS values; regulatory risk including changes to rent control legislation;
development risk associated with construction commitments, project costs and timing, related zoning and other permit approvals
and pace of lease-up or pre-sale; risks related to the residential rental business; access to debt and equity capital; credit ratings;
interest rate and financing risk; joint ventures and partnerships; the Trust's ability to utilize the capital gain refund mechanism;
unexpected costs or liabilities related to acquisitions and dispositions; environmental matters; climate change; litigation; uninsured
losses; reliance on key personnel; Unitholder liability; income, sales and land transfer taxes; and cyber security.
Given the current level of uncertainty arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, there can be no assurance regarding the impact of
COVID-19 on the business, operations, and financial performance of RioCan and its tenants, as well as on consumer behaviors
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and the economy in general. General risks and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic also include, but are not limited
to, the length, spread and severity of the pandemic; efficacy of the vaccines and any applicable boosters, the nature and length of
the restrictive measures implemented or to be implemented, including any loosening or tightening of the restrictive measures, by
the various levels of government in Canada; RioCan's tenants' ability to pay rents as required under their leases; the availability
of various support programs that are or may be offered by the various levels of government in Canada; the introduction or
extension of temporary or permanent rent control or other forms of regulation or legislation that may limit the Trust's ability or the
extent to which it can raise rents based on market conditions upon lease renewals or restrict existing landlord rights or a
landlord's ability to reinforce such rights; domestic and global supply chains; timelines and costs related to the Trust’s
development projects; the pace of property lease-up and rents and yields achieved upon development completion; potential
changes in leasing activities, market rents and property valuations; the capitalization rates that arm's length buyers and sellers
are willing to transact on properties; the availability and extent of rent deferrals offered or to be offered by the Trust; domestic and
global credit and capital markets, and the Trust's ability to access capital on favourable terms or at all and its ability to maintain its
credit ratings; the total return and dividend yield of RioCan's Units; and the health and safety of our employees, tenants and
people in the communities that our properties serve. For further details on the risks related to COVID-19 and its potential impact
on the Trust, refer to the Risks and Uncertainties - COVID-19 Health Crisis section of this MD&A.
Material factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making an estimate set out in the forward-looking
information may include, but are not limited to: a gradual recovery and growth of the retail environment and the general economy
over 2022; relatively historically low interest costs; a continuing trend toward land use intensification at reasonable costs and
development yields, including residential development in urban markets; the Trust’s ability to redevelop, sell or enter into
partnerships with respect to the future incremental density it has identified in its portfolio, access to equity and debt capital
markets to fund, at acceptable costs, future capital requirements and to enable our refinancing of debts as they mature; the
availability of investment opportunities for growth in Canada; the timing and ability of RioCan to sell certain properties; the
valuations to be realized on property sales relative to current IFRS values; and the Trust's ability to utilize the capital gain refund
mechanism.
For a description of additional risks that could cause actual results to materially differ from management’s current expectations,
refer to the Risks and Uncertainties section in this MD&A and the Risks and Uncertainties section in RioCan’s AIF. Although the
forward-looking information contained in this MD&A is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there
can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with this forward-looking information. Certain statements included in this
MD&A may be considered “financial outlook” for the purposes of applicable Canadian securities laws, and as such the financial
outlook may not be appropriate for purposes other than this MD&A. The forward-looking information contained in this MD&A is
made as of the date of this MD&A, and should not be relied upon as representing RioCan’s views as of any date subsequent to
the date of this MD&A. Management undertakes no obligation, except as required by applicable law, to publicly update or revise
any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND STRATEGY
Business Overview
RioCan is an unincorporated “closed-end” trust governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario constituted pursuant to the
Declaration of Trust. RioCan's trust units (Units) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol REI.UN.
RioCan is one of Canada’s largest real estate investment trusts, with a total enterprise value of approximately $13.9 billion as at
December 31, 2021. The increase in the Trust's enterprise value since the beginning of the year was primarily due to higher unit
price of the Trust and RioCan's operations.
RioCan owns, manages and develops retail-focused, increasingly mixed-use properties located in prime, high-density transit-
oriented areas where Canadians want to shop, live and work. RioCan's portfolio is comprised of 207 retail and mixed-use
properties with an aggregate net leasable area (NLA) of 36,355,000 square feet, including office, residential rental and 13
properties under development as at December 31, 2021 (at RioCan's interest). As at December 31, 2021, retail accounts for
90.7% of the Trust's annualized contractual gross rent, followed by office at 7.6% and residential at 1.7%. As more RioCan Living
residential rental buildings currently under development are completed and stabilized, the residential proportion of the Trust's
portfolio will grow over time, resulting in an increasingly mixed-use portfolio.
RioCan's property portfolio includes Mixed-Use / Urban, Grocery Anchored centres, Open Air centres and Enclosed centres,
which are defined in the Property Portfolio Overview section of this MD&A. As of the year end, the portfolio was comprised of 163
properties which are 100% owned (161 income properties and 2 properties under development) and 44 properties which are co-
owned and governed by co-ownership agreements (including 11 properties under development). RioCan’s primary co-ownership
arrangements are with Allied Properties REIT (Allied); Boardwalk REIT (Boardwalk); Broccolini Real Estate Group (Broccolini);
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB); Killam Apartment REIT (Killam); KingSett Capital (KingSett); Tanger Factory
Outlet Centres, Inc. (Tanger); and Woodbourne Canada Partners (Woodbourne).
In addition, the Trust owns partial interests in 14 properties through joint ventures with Hudson's Bay Company (HBC),
Marketvest Corporation/Dale-Vest Corporation, Fieldgate Urban (Fieldgate), RC (Leaside) LP-Class B and with a number of
investors in RC (Queensway) LP, which are included in our equity-accounted investments in the 2021 Annual Consolidated
Financial Statements.
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Strategy
The Trust remains committed to serving prime, high-density, transit-oriented areas where Canadians want to shop, live and work.
Its long-term strategy builds on RioCan's competitive advantages including the caliber of its portfolio, the fundamental strength of
its tenants and its embedded development pipeline. The Trust's well-positioned portfolio and resilient based of tenants are the
cornerstones of its track record of delivering stable and high-quality income while Its robust development pipeline offers near-,
mid- and long-term growth opportunities. Committed to expand net asset value and increase total Unitholder return, RioCan's
strategy is anchored on four pillars designed to enhance the quality, growth profile and resilience of the Trust’s portfolio. RioCan
executes its strategy with a goal to lead the industry with ESG best practices. The Trust approaches every aspect of its business
with a sustainability mindset in support of building and growing for future market expectations, regulatory requirements and
technology opportunities and, importantly, for the benefit of the communities it serves.
Reimagine Retail
The pandemic reinforced that physical retail spaces will continue to be critical and relevant by offering in-person experiences that
augment and to support the merging of physical and online E-commerce. RioCan has a well-positioned retail portfolio, which
provides secure income to Unitholders. To drive exponential growth, the Trust is committed to investing in its properties to
enhance the retail offering, to provide a consistent customer experience at each one of our shopping environments and to support
the merging of physical and online retail as its tenants continue to expand their customer channels. RioCan will continue to build
on its well-established portfolio by investing in select properties to enhance Same Property NOI potential and divesting slower
growth assets, including shopping centres. RioCan is continuously curating and evolving its retail tenant base to be more
diversified and necessity, value and service-oriented.
Intelligently Diversify
RioCan is focused on diversifying its asset base by primarily growing its residential portfolio. The Trust’s dedicated RioCan Living
team is executing on a robust pipeline of active development projects and establishing a regular cadence of construction starts
and delivery of income-generating properties that are concentrated in Canada’s fastest growing markets. The RioCan Living
residential program combines great retail experiences with residential and creates a premium residential tenant experience that
will in turn drive traffic for retail tenants. In support of expanding RioCan Living's portfolio, the Trust will evaluate and pursue
opportunities to acquire selective sites that are suitable for development, to assemble adjacent properties surrounding existing
development projects or multi-unit residential operating rental properties. In addition, the Trust's residential inventory serve
specific market demand for housing ownership as opposed to rental and enable the Trust to accelerate capital recycling to further
fuel its development program.
RioCan is also diversifying through its tenant mix to ensure a solid base of healthy, necessity-based and value-oriented tenants.
The Trust will continue to drive growth in its retail core by introducing non-traditional complementary “intra-RioCan” uses, such as
medical, educational and fulfillment.
In addition, RioCan is also focused on diversifying its sources of capital and is continuously exploring options to recycle capital
including air rights sales and capital partnerships with recognized investors. The Trust established a new condominium fund
structure that enables RioCan to generate management fees from non-managing partners for its expertise, as well as a promote
and participate in sales profits. This strategic approach provides multiple benefits to RioCan, including diversified risk, efficient
capital to fuel its development program, and crystallizing the value of its zoned excess density. RioCan expects to continue to
attract and establish long-term relationships with capital partners.
Enhance Customer Centrism
RioCan is committed to deepening its emphasis on customer centricity and enhancing the distinctiveness of RioCan’s value
proposition to its tenants across retail, residential and office. To better serve tenants and changing consumer habits, RioCan
invests in the quality of its assets by placing a focus on technology and driving traffic to its shopping centres, through supporting
retailers’ E-commerce logistics and offering RioCan Curbside Collect™. The Trust leverages tenant feedback and data to improve
the attributes that tenants care most about and to support its commercial leasing, retention and attraction efforts, as well as
enhance its leasing spreads and occupancy rates. RioCan also offers a dedicated asset manager to each partnership who
regularly engages with each partner and provides relevant support and requisite reporting.
Grow Responsibly
RioCan believes responsible growth requires a culture of excellence that differentiates RioCan, drives results and retains,
develops and attracts top talent. The Trust is executing on its cultural roadmap and evaluating and refining its existing processes,
policies and initiatives to create a more diverse, united and productive workforce. RioCan is also one of the leaders within the
Canadian real estate industry on ESG best practices. It is taking action to continuously improve and monitor its progress and
embed ESG into all facets of its business to enhance the organization and assets and to deliver long-term Unitholder value.
RioCan maintains ample liquidity and prudently manages its balance sheet and capital structure. The Trust sets goals to maintain
leverage within target ranges and an optimal mix of Unsecured and Secured Debt to provide continued financial flexibility and
liquidity, staggers its debt maturities and limits its variable rate debt to reduce interest rate and refinancing risk, builds on
established lender relationships and continues to utilize multiple sources of capital. This disciplined approach allows RioCan to
maintain the strong liquidity and financial strength needed to drive growth and thrive in the ever-changing marketplace including
the current pandemic environment.
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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND OUTLOOK
Update on Rent Collection
As of February 9, 2022, the Trust has collected 98.6% of its Q4 2021 billed gross rents in cash, representing the highest cash
collection rate reported when compared to prior quarters since the start of the pandemic. For the majority of the quarter, tenants
were open and consumers had access to a broad spectrum of goods and services. However, late in the year and into early 2022
with the arrival of the latest variant, certain provincial governments reintroduced capacity restrictions and, in some instances,
mandated the closure of certain indoor services including eat-in restaurants, gyms and cinemas. Restrictions began to ease once
again in February 2022 as the impact of the latest variant appears to have peaked. Vaccines have proven to be effective at
lessening the impact of COVID-19 and governments continue their vaccine roll out efforts to a broad base of the population.
The Canadian government subsidy program, Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) which provided rent support to qualifying
businesses expired on October 23, 2021. Under the Local Lockdown Program in effect from October 24, 2021 to at least May
7 ,2022, two new federal government programs, the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (the “THRP”) and the Hardest-Hit
Business Recovery Program (the “HHBRP”) were introduced. Tenants that are subject to public health restrictions and that
experience prescribed reductions in revenue will be eligible for wage and rent subsidies subject to the impact of the pandemic on
their businesses on a relative basis. The amount of available subsidies under both programs will be decreased by half effective
March 13, 2022. In response to the latest COVID-19 variant, the Federal government introduced temporary changes to the Local
Lockdown Program that expand the eligibility requirements and temporarily lower the current month revenue decline threshold
effective December 19, 2021 to February 12, 2022. To date, tenants that have benefitted from CERS are moving well into the
post lockdown environment and RioCan is not experiencing any extraordinary levels of tenant failures.
The Trust's collections of billed gross rents as of February 9, 2022 is summarized as follows for the latest four quarters impacted
by the pandemic:
Total cash collected
Deferred rents with definitive payment schedule
Provision for rent abatements and bad debts
Remaining rent to be collected
Total
Q4 2021
98.6 %
— %
1.2 %
0.2 %
100.0 %
Q3 2021
98.7 %
0.1 %
1.1 %
0.1 %
100.0 %
Q2 2021
97.7 %
0.5 %
1.8 %
— %
100.0 %
Q1 2021
96.9 %
0.7 %
2.4 %
— %
100.0 %
The vast majority of tenants with deferred rents have been paying based on definitive payment schedules with 94.2% of deferred
rents billed to date collected in cash as of February 9, 2022. RioCan is confident in the collectability of its deferred rents and the
remaining rents to be collected post its estimated pandemic-related provision. For the three months and year ended
December 31, 2021, the Trust accrued a pandemic-related provision of $2.9 million and $17.2 million, respectively.
Effective Q4 2021, the Trust has realigned its tenant segmentation into three categories: strong and stable, compelling traffic
drivers and transitional tenants. The compelling traffic driver and transitional tenants categories broadly correspond to the
previous potentially vulnerable tenant category. This evolution of the tenant segments into these new categories will help RioCan
better guide our future decision-making with respect to tenant mix in a post-pandemic work.
Based on annualized net rent as at December 31, 2021, approximately 85.3% of the Trust's tenants are classified as "strong and
stable" as reflected by the cash rent collection rate of 99.2% for Q4 2021.
Tenant Composition
Strong and Stable (i)
Compelling Traffic Drivers (ii)
Transitional (iii)
Total
% of Annualized Net Rent
85.3 %
10.6 %
4.1 %
100.0 %
Q4 2021 Cash Rent Collection %
99.2 %
94.5 %
98.0 %
98.6 %
(i) Strong and Stable is represented by tenants with stable rent-paying ability, strong covenants, and reliable foot traffic. This category is largely
comprised of national, necessity-based retail and office tenants, and RioCan Living residential tenants.
(ii) Compelling Traffic Drivers is represented by tenants that drive meaningful traffic and/or incremental visits to our properties, such as services,
experiential tenants, and independent food service providers.
(iii) Transitional are tenants that are currently fulfilling their rent obligation but can be transitioned out for a strong covenant tenant that drives
meaningful traffic.
RioCan strategically tailors its approach to rent collection, working with its tenants on a case-by-case basis, to find sensible
solutions to support their businesses while protecting its own rights and financial position. In limited circumstances where
abatements were provided in favor of a tenant, RioCan typically receives concessions of value in exchange, such as development
rights, lease term extensions or the waiver of exclusivity provisions.
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Market Trends
Canadian Retail Environment and E-Commerce
The retail industry over the past two years has undergone an accelerated pace of change. Retailers are building on their
learnings such as the importance of human interaction and of bricks and mortar in the retail landscape as meeting and market
places. Despite the increase in on-line shopping, the critical nature of the retail outlet in the consumer ecosystem was reinforced
as retailers, necessity-based or otherwise, evolved their infrastructure to accommodate a variety of delivery models including
curbside pick-up and buy-online-pickup-in-store. The increased in-person visits to necessity-based retailers such as grocery
stores and pharmacies also demonstrate that in any circumstances, these outlets prove critical to the communities they serve.
Even when mobility is restricted, E-commerce does not fully accommodate providing goods and services to Canadian consumers,
validating the importance of an integrated and robust omni-channel model.
RioCan believes that many retailers recognize the vital necessity of offering customers increased flexibility in their shopping
choices while also adapting store sizes, layout and product mixes to better meet consumer demands in various settings. As a
responsible and forward-thinking commercial landlord, RioCan will continue to seek ways to help retailers adapt their stores to
provide their customers with this type of flexibility and, through this process, will continue to provide relevant and resilient
shopping environments. RioCan supports the view that in the medium and long-term, shopping centres will continue to provide
retailers with a cost-effective way of distributing goods and services given Canada’s geographic dispersion, the high cost of “last
mile” deliveries and high barriers to establishing distribution centres in urban settings. Physical store networks are increasingly
serving as a form of last mile distribution or as a facilitation centre for many retailers. It has become evident to retailers and
consumers alike that a store that has deeply penetrated a well-populated neighbourhood serves as the most efficient and
convenient mechanism to put goods into the hands of consumers. The pandemic has simply reinforced this conclusion. RioCan
Curbside Collect, a permanent initiative that offers designated areas for customers to access their pre-ordered items, makes it
easier for RioCan tenants to coordinate transactions with their customers, mitigate the cost of delivery, and drive consumer traffic
and repeat visits.
The attributes attached to the Canadian retail environment will, in RioCan's view, allow retailers to perform well in the future.
Relative to other countries, Canada benefits from low retail space per capita, a limited number of retailers within each retail
category and tight building zoning controls that keep supply in check. Very little new retail space is being built making our well-
positioned portfolio that much more in demand. In addition, in spite of the current slowdown in travel and immigration, Canada's
population in the long-term is expected to continue to increase particularly in its six major markets. In the pre-pandemic world,
Canada had one of the highest population growth rates among the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD) countries, fueled by immigration. In 2021, the federal government reached its target welcoming more than 401,000 new
permanent residents, the most newcomers in a year in Canadian history. Canada continues to prioritize immigration to help
support economic recovery and growth and aims to achieve in excess of 400,000 immigrants for each of 2022 and 2023. Based
on past immigration history, most immigrants land in or migrate to the six major markets, especially the GTA.
All of the above factors contribute to a resilient base of strong retail centres as evidenced during the past two years. As
vaccination targets were achieved and restrictive measures were progressively lifted, consumer activity fueled a rebound for the
retail sector and continued demand for well-positioned retail space. Strong, well-positioned retail assets, such as those owned by
RioCan, have proven and will continue to prove resilient throughout the pandemic and certainly, as the pandemic subsides. The
attributes that RioCan's portfolio possesses, such as proximity to transit, high demographic profile, with an average population of
203,000 and household income of $124,000 within five kilometres of RioCan centres, and high visibility did not and will not lose
their prominence.
Over its 28-year history, RioCan's experienced management team, recognized for its visionary leadership and adaptability within
an ever-changing real estate environment, has successfully managed through various economic cycles and challenging
circumstances. RioCan's management team continually assesses and adapts its strategies to address market dynamics and
even more so through the extremely fluid COVID-19 pandemic. The Trust maintains its strategy to expand and enhance the
mixed-use characteristics of its portfolio to address trends. It will continue to adapt and re-purpose its existing retail portfolio and
grow its residential portfolio, which is designed with forward-looking amenities.
Development Environment and Residential Real Estate Market
The Trust's 21.0 million square feet of zoning entitlements (zoned density and zoning applications submitted), which are primarily
located in the GTA, remain a significant competitive advantage for RioCan. The Trust will remain vigilant in monitoring the market
trends and will continue to prudently manage development risks and adapt its development program to the changing market
conditions. To a large extent RioCan’s development endeavours have built in mitigations to risk. Condominium and townhouse
projects are pre-sold and development risk is shared with reputable, outside investors for as much as an 80% interest for
condominium and townhouse projects and a 50% interest for purpose-built rentals. RioCan is not compelled to start a
development until costs are locked down as the land is typically income producing. In addition, a tremendous amount of due
diligence and market research is performed to ensure the end product suits and appeals to the target markets. Refer to the
Development Program section of this MD&A for a further discussion on how the Trust prudently manages its development risks.
Prior to the pandemic, with population growth and a limited supply of land available for development, Canada’s six major markets
experienced a significant boom in housing development and construction. The increasing and persistently high level of
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development and construction activities over the last few years, as well as the projected sustained bullish tone on future
development by many industry players, have led to rising construction costs, increasing development charges by municipalities,
and a shortage of experienced labor, which tend to increase development risks.
Over the course of the pandemic, mixed-use residential development projects which are typically considered essential projects
under the government guidelines, continued to progress. However, social distancing, worker absenteeism and other measures
may have resulted in a somewhat slower pace of development progress in general. The net effect of the pandemic on
development is difficult to predict, and is dependent on the length, severity and any subsequent resurgence of the pandemic
including variants, any ripple effect from supply chain and labour market impacts as well as continued vaccine rollout and efficacy.
RioCan is confident in its mixed-use residential development strategy in major markets and long-term NAV growth potential which
will create value for its Unitholders. RioCan has a diverse range of residential offerings, consisting of both rental and home
ownership offerings, some of which are urban such as eCentralTM and PivotTM in Toronto and some of which are suburban such
as Windfields Farm in Oshawa, a suburb of Toronto. Over the long-term, RioCan is confident that its high quality residential
offering will be in high demand given their locational attributes, and over the course of the pandemic the geographical diversity of
its residential offerings has served RioCan well.
Leasing activity at the Trust's residential rental properties increased substantially once in-person tours resumed as people sought
out well-located, amenity-rich accommodations with easy access to transit. The pace of condominium and townhouse unit pre-
sales among RioCan's developments remained robust, as evidenced by the strong pre-sale levels and up-to-date pre-sale
deposits at its three condominium and townhouse projects currently under construction and the robust pre-sales at the
condominium component of its new Queen & AshbridgeTM master plan community, all in the GTA. High demand for our
residential inventory product continued with the sales launch of RioCan's three most recent condominium projects, the first and
second phase of VergeTM, the first phase of U.C. Tower 2, Oshawa, ON and U.C. Towns 2, Oshawa, ON. Refer to the Residential
Inventory section of this MD&A for further details regarding the aforementioned projects.
The Trust believes increasing immigration in accordance with the Canadian government's targets mentioned above will drive the
growth of the Canadian economy, residential real estate and the real estate market in general over the medium and long-term.
The return of international students, who numbered an estimated 600,000 to 700,000 pre-pandemic and who require housing on
the resumption of in-class sessions, will also contribute to the growth. Population growth, together with the relatively low
prevailing interest rate environment, will fuel demand for residential real estate in major markets in terms of both ownership and
rental over the medium to long-term, which will in turn drive up residential real estate occupancy, rent, and valuation or sale price.
Outlook
Economic momentum at the end of 2021 was robust, supported by consumer spending and exports. While economic activity in
the first quarter of 2022 may be subdued as a result of the Omnicron variant, it is largely expected that its impact will dissipate
relatively quickly and that economic growth will rebound led by consumer spending, exports and business investment. Rising
geopolitical tensions and lingering supply chain disruptions and labour shortages together with an economy that is running at near
capacity are pushing up inflation well above the Bank of Canada's (Bank) target of 2%. Notwithstanding these inflationary
pressures, at its most recent interest rate announcement the Bank left the benchmark overnight interest rate steady at 0.25%. It is
largely expected however that several interest rate hikes in 2022 will be necessary to bring inflation in line with the Bank's 2%
inflation target.
In the long-run, real estate benefits from inflation as landlords are able to increase rents as the revenues of their tenants
increases. With well-located real estate that is in the fabric of communities, RioCan is able to attract top tenants and expects to
benefit from the impact of inflation as these tenants see rising profits. Over time, the impact of inflationary growth in rents is
expected to outpace the impact of rising interest rates on our business.
RioCan has also employed a variety of tactics to protect against rising interest rates, namely maintaining a low proportion of
floating rate debt, locking in long-term fixed rate debt and extending the weighted average term to maturity of its debt portfolio to
better align with the weighted average term to maturity of its leases. RioCan has demonstrated its resilience to the nearer term
pressures associated with the pandemic and manages its portfolio and capital structure to focus on long-term growth and deliver
on its commitment to optimize Total Unitholder Return, including sustainable distribution increases supported by FFO per unit
growth.
With a view to maintaining a consistent FFO Payout Ratio of approximately 55% to 65% over the long-term with retained cash
flow used to support future growth, RioCan's Board of Trustees has approved an increase to its monthly distributions to
Unitholders of 6.25% to $0.085 per unit commencing with the February 2022 distribution, payable in March 2022. This increase
brings RioCan's annualized distribution to $1.02 per unit, and with a FFO per unit growth target of 5% to 7% for 2022, the Trust
expects to achieve its payout ratio objective.
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ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) PRIORITIES AND PROGRESS
RioCan is a leader in ESG and embeds ESG in every aspect of its business, including developments, operations, investment
activities and corporate functions. Embedding ESG is important for RioCan as it:
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promotes resource efficiency, saving costs and minimizing environmental degradation;
increases property values, contributing to stakeholder satisfaction, and drives long-term NAV growth for Unitholders;
drives appeal of our assets, helping to attract and retain tenants;
builds collaborative relationships with our tenants and employees, which accelerates the pace of positive change;
manages risks and complies with ever-evolving regulations, enhancing operations management and governance practices;
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provides its employees with sustainability impact opportunities, leading to increased employee job satisfaction and retention.
To meet its ESG objectives, RioCan is executing a multi-year plan that includes commitments and targets as well as actions and
initiatives to improve its ESG performance year-over-year. For performance tracking and reporting, the GRESB Real Estate
Assessment provides the Trust with a framework to benchmark organization-wide performance and also ensure transparency and
continuous improvement. The Trust published its third annual ESG report this year in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative
Standards and the report includes indicators from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Real Estate sub-sector
and recommended disclosures from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
RioCan's ESG Council is comprised of cross-functional executive and leadership team members that oversee the ESG strategy
implementation and drive performance improvements. Council members sponsor and provide guidance on ESG initiatives within
the organization and enable performance measurement. In addition, RioCan has a dedicated ESG team, led by the Chief
Operating Officer, responsible for reporting ESG goals, plans and performance to the ESG Council and Board of Trustees and
ensuring ESG initiatives are resourced and elevated across the Trust. For RioCan's ESG policy and additional information about
its strategy and plan, visit RioCan's website.
RioCan launched its ESG program in 2016. Key accomplishments this year include the following:
Environmental
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Maintained the 5 Star rating in the 2021 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. RioCan ranked second amongst 19 North
American retail centre listed peers;
Maintained first rank amongst its Canadian peers in the GRESB Public Disclosure Assessment;
Received a Regional Sector Leader Status in the mixed-use (other) listed category in the first year of responding to the
GRESB Development Assessment;
Increased the number of properties achieving Building Owners and Managers Association Building Environmental Standards
(BOMA BEST) certifications to over 120 across Canada, representing over 60% of GLA (at 100% for commercial);
Earned the 2021 Green Lease Leader (Silver Level) designation. Presented by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT)
and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Building Alliance, the Green Lease Leaders silver designation is applied to
organizations that exhibit a strong commitment to high performance and sustainability in buildings, and best practice leasing;
and
• Won the BOMA Toronto’s race2reduce Commercial Real Estate Trailblazers (CREST) Award for Performance Leadership –
Waste under the ≥ 500,000 square foot category. This award recognizes buildings that have the greatest waste diversion rate
within the size category.
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Recognized as one of the top 100 employers by Greater Toronto’s Top Employers;
Earned recognition as the top ranked real estate firm on the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada by Corporate Knights;
Progressed on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) plan. Published the Trust's inaugural DEI policy and framework,
launched a DEI scholarship program, conducted DEI employee survey and organized events to acknowledge and raise
awareness among employees about issues around diversity, equity and inclusion; and
Continued to build a culture of excellence by conducting an Employee Engagement Survey, achieving a 96% employee
participation rate in 2021 and its highest engagement results in our history.
Hired a Talent Development Director to enhance processes and tools to support employee growth and development;
Achieved an ESG rating upgrade by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) for the third consecutive year, driven by an
improvement in employee management programs and green building certifications;
Upgraded ESG Corporate rating. RioCan is now classified as “Prime” status by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS);
Improved our Sustainalytics risk score for the second consecutive year; and
Announced the Trust's commitment for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) by signing up to
support the TCFD.
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PROPERTY PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW
Property Operations - Total Portfolio
Net Leasable Area (NLA) and Property Count
RioCan's portfolio of net leasable area and properties consisted of the following as at December 31, 2021:
(thousands of sq. ft., except where
otherwise noted)
Income properties (i)
Properties under development (ii)
Total NLA
NLA at RioCan's Interest
Total Portfolio
Retail
32,015
538
32,553
Office
2,268
520
2,788
Total
Commercial
Residential
Rental (iii)
NLA
Property Count
34,283
1,058
35,341
554
460
1,014
34,837
1,518
36,355
194
13
207
(i)
(ii)
Includes NLA that was occupied or available for occupancy on or before December 31, 2021. Excludes 11 income producing properties that are
owned through joint ventures and reported under equity-accounted investments.
Includes NLA for Active Projects with Detailed Cost Estimates under the Development Program section of this MD&A. Excludes air rights sales and
condominium or townhouse units which are reported separately under Residential Inventory and excludes 3 development properties that are
owned through joint ventures and reported under equity-accounted investments. Includes completed Properties Under Development NLA that
have a rent commencement date after December 31, 2021.
(iii) See the Property Operations - Residential Rental section of this MD&A for further details.
The decrease in residential rental NLA compared to December 31, 2020 was primarily due to the sale of a 50% non-managing
interest in eCentral and Pivot in Toronto during the first and fourth quarter of 2021.
Property Mix
The Trust operates a variety of income producing property formats or classes to best serve the communities in which it operates.
The Trust has identified the following four major categories of property classes:
Category
Mixed-Use / Urban
Grocery Anchored Centre
Description
Assets with more than one type of use (retail, office, residential mixed-use assets) located in major
markets and non mixed-use assets located in high-density urban areas. Examples of these properties
include: King Portland Centre and Yonge Sheppard Centre.
Assets with a grocery anchor tenant or sites adjacent to shadow grocery anchors (i). Examples of these
properties include: Clarkson Crossing and RioCan Scarborough Centre.
Open Air Centre
Enclosed
Assets with little or no enclosed component and no grocery store anchor. Examples of these properties
include: RioCan Warden and RioCan Thickson Ridge.
Assets with large enclosed shopping and common areas. Examples of these properties include:
Burlington CentreTM and Oakville PlaceTM.
(i) A shadow anchor is a retail store that is adjacent or in close proximity to an owned property that generates a great deal of traffic and attracts
business to a property of the Trust but the underlying property / land for this retail store is not owned by the Trust.
Effective Q4 2021, properties anchored or shadow anchored by Walmart or Costco were moved from Open Air Centre to Grocery
Anchored Centre, as these retailers have significant grocery offerings. Prior year comparatives were adjusted to reflect this
change. As at December 31, 2021, RioCan's portfolio of properties consisted of the following:
As at December 31
At RioCan's Interest
(thousands of sq. ft., except where
otherwise noted)
Mixed-Use / Urban (i)
Grocery Anchored Centre
Open Air Centre (ii)
Enclosed
Total Portfolio
2021
Number of
income producing
properties
Income producing
properties NLA
34
104
46
10
194
5,541
20,953
5,251
3,092
34,837
% of total
annualized
contractual
gross rent
22.1 %
54.1 %
14.5 %
9.3 %
100.0 %
2020
% of total
annualized
contractual
gross rent
21.4 %
54.3 %
14.8 %
9.5 %
100.0 %
% of NLA
15.9 %
60.1 %
15.1 %
8.9 %
100.0 %
(i) Mixed-Use / Urban includes approximately 0.6 million square feet of residential rental NLA and the corresponding annualized residential rental
revenue.
(ii) Open Air Centres are predominantly anchored by high-quality tenants that have performed well throughout the pandemic. This includes top
national retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe's and Canadian Tire as well as pharmacies, bank branches and value retailers.
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As at December 31, 2021, 90.7% of RioCan's annualized contractual gross rent is from Grocery Anchored, Mixed-Use / Urban
and Open Air Centres while Enclosed centres represent 9.3% of the Trusts total portfolio. The Trust's exposure to Enclosed
centres decreased by 0.2% from Q4 2020 to Q4 2021, strengthening the quality of the portfolio. Current quarter cash rent
collections for Enclosed centres were approximately 98.0% as of February 9, 2022, up from 96.0% reported in Q3 2021. The
improvement in cash collections reflect the quality and community-based nature of its Enclosed centres as they continue to
recover from the disproportionate impact of various restrictions under the global pandemic. A number of our Enclosed centres are
convenience or community-type centres with anchors that are common in unenclosed spaces. On a fair value basis, Enclosed
centres are 5.7% of the fair value of the Trust's total portfolio. Three of these Enclosed centres (Burlington Centre, Oakville Place,
and Shoppers World Brampton) represent 49.8% of this fair value and have a redevelopment potential of 4.8 million square feet
of density at RioCan's interest.
Overall, the majority of the Trust's portfolio is comprised of formats that are attractive from a tenanting perspective, more resilient
to changes in economic cycles and evolving retail trends. The Trust's strategy to shift its portfolio to more urban, mixed-use, and
necessity-based uses with fewer enclosed centres forms a solid foundation for organic growth.
Six Major Markets and GTA Focused
At RioCan’s Interest
As at December 31
Greater Toronto Area (i)
Ottawa (ii)
Calgary
Montreal
Edmonton
Vancouver (iii)
Total Six Major Markets
Total Secondary Markets
Total Portfolio
% of NLA
% of total annualized contractual
gross rent
2021
47.3 %
13.6 %
10.5 %
6.6 %
6.4 %
4.8 %
89.2 %
10.8 %
100.0 %
2020
46.8 %
13.1 %
9.9 %
6.6 %
6.1 %
4.9 %
87.4 %
12.6 %
100.0 %
2021
50.9 %
13.2 %
11.2 %
4.1 %
6.9 %
4.7 %
91.0 %
9.0 %
100.0 %
2020
51.3 %
12.8 %
10.4 %
4.1 %
6.7 %
4.7 %
90.0 %
10.0 %
100.0 %
(i) Area extends north to Barrie, Ontario; west to Hamilton, Ontario; and east to Oshawa, Ontario.
(ii) Area extends from Nepean and Vanier to Gatineau, Quebec.
(iii) Area extends east to Abbotsford, British Columbia.
The Trust exceeded its strategic milestones of greater than 90% and 50% of total annualized contractual gross rent from the six
major markets and the GTA, respectively. Strategic dispositions accounted for the majority of the changes in Q4 2021 when
compared to Q3 2021 including the 40 basis point decrease in the six major markets to 91.0%.
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Property Operations - Commercial
Retail Tenant Profile
The Trust has been adapting to the ever-changing landscape and incorporating future trends and growth patterns in its strategy
and operations. The Trust has been evolving its tenant mix to better suit community needs, make its tenant mix more synergistic
to the evolution of E-commerce, increase traffic to our centers and increase the growth profile of its portfolio. More specifically, the
Trust is focused on reducing its tenant mix in department stores, apparel, entertainment and hobby retailers, and increasing its
tenant mix in growing and resilient sectors such as grocery, pharmacy, personal services, specialty retailers and value retailers.
RioCan will also continue to focus on uses that are experiential in nature and introduce new "intra-RioCan" uses such as medical
centres as well as social community and educational services. RioCan believes that these experiential and "intra-RioCan" uses
will be relevant and resilient in the long-term as they are less susceptible to disintermediation by E-commerce.
RioCan will continue to evaluate and adapt its tenant mix to the evolving consumer trends, while continuing to increase its
necessity-based retail and diversify more into residential and office real estate. Effective Q4 2021, Walmart and Costco were
reclassified from Value Retailers and are now included in Grocery/Pharmacy/Liquor. As at December 31, 2021, the Trust's
annualized net rental revenue was derived from the following categories:
Retailer Category
% of Rent
Key Brands (ii)
Grocery / Pharmacy / Liquor
Essential Personal Services
Specialty Retailers
Value Retailers
Furniture & Home
Other Personal Services
Quick Service Restaurants
Apparel
Sit-Down Restaurants
Movie Theatres
19.9%
14.3%
11.9%
10.6%
8.9%
8.0%
7.1%
6.3%
5.9%
3.9%
Entertainment / Hobby / Electronics / Books
3.0%
Department Stores (i)
0.2%
(i) Excludes Home Outfitters (included in Home and Furniture), Saks Off 5th (included in Value Retailers) and Lawrence Allen Centre's HBC office.
(ii) All trademarks and registered trademarks in the chart above are the property of their respective owners.
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Grocery /Pharmacy / Liquor19.9%EssentialPersonalServices14.3%SpecialtyRetailers11.9%ValueRetailers10.6%Furniture &Home8.9%OtherPersonalServices8.0%Quick ServiceRestaurants 7.1%Apparel6.3%Sit-Down Restaurants5.9%Movie Theatres3.9%Entertainment / Hobby /Electronics / Books3.0%Department Stores (i)0.2%
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Top 30 Commercial Tenants
We strive to reduce our exposure to rental revenue risk in our portfolio through geographical diversification, staggered lease
maturities, growing our major market portfolio, diversifying revenue sources, avoiding dependence on any single tenant by
ensuring no individual tenant contributes a significant percentage of our gross revenue and ensuring a considerable portion of
rental revenue is earned from national and anchor tenants.
As at December 31, 2021, RioCan’s 30 largest commercial tenants measured by annualized contractual gross rent are as follows:
Rank Tenant name
1
2
3
4
Canadian Tire Corporation (ii)
The TJX Companies, Inc. (iii)
Loblaws/Shoppers Drug Mart (iv)
Cineplex (v)
5 Walmart
6 Metro/Jean Coutu (vi)
7
8
9
Dollarama
Recipe Unlimited(vii)
Sobeys/Safeway
10 Michaels
11 GoodLife Fitness
12 Staples/Business Depot
13
14
Lowe's
TD Bank
15 Bank Of Montreal
16 PetSmart
17 Chapters/Indigo
18 Value Village
19 Bed Bath & Beyond
20 Best Buy
21
LA Fitness
22 DSW/The Shoe Company
23
24
25
Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)
Tim Hortons/Burger King/Popeyes
The Bank Of Nova Scotia
26 Old Navy
27
Leon's/The Brick
28 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
29 Rexall Pharma Plus
30 MTY Food Group
Percentage of
total
annualized
contractual
gross rent
Number
of
locations
NLA
(thousands of
sq. ft.)
Percentage
of total
IPP NLA
Weighted
average
remaining lease
term (years) (i)
5.0 %
4.6 %
4.4 %
3.4 %
2.5 %
2.5 %
1.8 %
1.5 %
1.5 %
1.4 %
1.4 %
1.3 %
1.3 %
1.2 %
1.1 %
1.1 %
0.9 %
0.8 %
0.8 %
0.7 %
0.7 %
0.7 %
0.7 %
0.7 %
0.6 %
0.6 %
0.5 %
0.5 %
0.5 %
0.5 %
69
67
60
21
15
33
70
77
20
23
24
27
8
47
32
24
15
12
13
11
7
30
19
59
24
21
8
18
10
59
2,041
1,935
1,592
1,157
1,955
1,267
679
358
686
507
529
564
1,030
239
239
373
273
323
301
261
296
225
174
140
119
203
190
104
109
83
6.0 %
5.6 %
4.6 %
3.4 %
5.7 %
3.7 %
2.0 %
1.0 %
2.0 %
1.5 %
1.5 %
1.6 %
3.0 %
0.7 %
0.7 %
1.1 %
0.8 %
0.9 %
0.9 %
0.8 %
0.9 %
0.7 %
0.5 %
0.4 %
0.3 %
0.6 %
0.6 %
0.3 %
0.3 %
0.2 %
45.2 %
923
17,952
52.3 %
6.6
5.4
8.2
6.1
7.0
8.1
7.3
5.9
8.9
5.1
9.8
6.2
7.9
6.9
4.4
4.7
8.2
7.7
5.8
2.5
12.3
5.2
9.1
7.5
5.2
4.9
4.1
4.3
7.2
6.4
6.8
(i) Weighted average remaining lease term based on annualized contractual gross rent.
(ii) Canadian Tire Corporation includes Canadian Tire, PartSource, Mark’s, Sport Chek, Sports Experts, National Sports, Atmosphere and Party City.
(iii) The TJX Companies, Inc. includes Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls.
(iv) Loblaws/Shoppers Drug Mart includes No Frills, Fortinos, Zehrs Markets, Joe Fresh, Dominion and Maxi.
(v) Cineplex includes Galaxy Cinemas.
(vi) Metro/Jean Coutu includes Super C, Loeb, and Food Basics.
(vii) Recipe Unlimited (formerly Cara Operations Limited) includes Montana's, Harvey's, Swiss Chalet, Kelseys, The Keg and East Side Mario's among
others.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 32
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Occupancy by Markets and Usages
The committed (tenants that have signed leases) and in-place (tenants that are in possession of their space) occupancy rates for
our commercial property portfolio at RioCan’s interest are as follows:
At RioCan’s Interest
As at December 31
Commercial Six Major Markets:
Greater Toronto Area (i)
Ottawa (ii)
Calgary
Montreal
Edmonton
Vancouver (iii)
Total Commercial Six Major Markets
Total Commercial Secondary Markets
Total Commercial
Committed Occupancy
In-Place Occupancy
2021
2020
2021
2020
97.0 %
98.8 %
97.3 %
95.2 %
93.1 %
99.2 %
97.0 %
95.2 %
96.8 %
96.3 %
97.6 %
95.7 %
90.9 %
94.9 %
99.0 %
96.1 %
93.6 %
95.7 %
96.3 %
98.6 %
94.7 %
95.2 %
91.7 %
99.2 %
96.2 %
95.2 %
96.1 %
95.5 %
97.3 %
93.9 %
90.3 %
94.3 %
98.2 %
95.3 %
92.0 %
94.9 %
(i) Area extends north to Barrie, Ontario; west to Hamilton, Ontario; and east to Oshawa, Ontario.
(ii) Area extends from Nepean and Vanier to Gatineau, Quebec.
(iii) Area extends east to Abbotsford, British Columbia.
The following table summarizes the Trust's committed and in-place occupancy rates by retail and office as at December 31, 2021.
Total Portfolio
Six Major Markets
Greater Toronto Area
Committed Occupancy
In-Place Occupancy
Committed Occupancy
In-Place Occupancy
Committed Occupancy
In-Place Occupancy
Retail
97.2 %
96.5 %
97.4 %
96.7 %
97.8 %
97.1 %
Office
91.6 %
90.5 %
90.7 %
89.5 %
91.0 %
89.8 %
Total Commercial
96.8 %
96.1 %
97.0 %
96.2 %
97.0 %
96.3 %
Committed occupancy for the total portfolio of 96.8% showed solid improvement increasing by 40 basis points when compared to
Q3 2021. Retail committed occupancy in the Greater Toronto Area jumped by 80 bps in Q4 2021 fueling the 50 basis point
increase in retail committed occupancy. Committed occupancy climbed steadily throughout 2021 resulting in a 110 basis point
year-over-year increase from strong demand for our prime locations.
In-place occupancy for the total portfolio of 96.1% showed solid improvement increasing by 50 basis points when compared to Q3
2021 driven by both retail and office. Office in-place occupancy increased by 120 basis points when compared to Q3 2021, as
office tenants took possession of space in Greater Toronto Area office properties.
Average Net Rent
The portfolio weighted average net rent per occupied square foot for our income producing properties is as follows:
As at December 31
Average net rent per occupied square foot (i)
Retail
Office
(i)
Net rent is primarily contractual base rent pursuant to tenant leases.
$
$
$
2021
20.16 $
20.22 $
19.24 $
2020
19.80
19.91
18.23
Average net rent per occupied square foot increased when compared to the prior year mainly due to contractual rents steps, rent
increases upon renewal, properties sold during the year that had lower than average net rent per square foot and higher than
average rent per square foot on new deals.
33 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
New Leasing Activity
(in thousands, except per sqft amounts)
New Leasing NLA at 100% - IPP & PUD
Average net rent per square foot - IPP & PUD (i)
IPP
PUD
New Leasing Spread IPP - Overall Portfolio
New Leasing Spread IPP - Major Markets
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
523
25.12 $
18.59 $
52.09 $
3.8%
5.2%
2020
359
43.90 $
23.46 $
95.45 $
5.1%
1.6%
2021
1,674
23.33 $
19.96 $
39.50 $
8.6%
9.8%
2020
1,209
32.05
23.24
48.50
7.9%
8.3%
$
$
$
(i)
Net rent is primarily contractual base rent pursuant to tenant leases. Includes new square footage that has not previously been tenanted and
existing square footage leased to a new tenant. For further clarity, net rent on new leases signed on new square footage from new development
projects is included in the average net rent per square foot for new leases but is excluded in calculating the new leasing spread given that there is
no base to compare to for such new developments.
New leasing activity continued to gain momentum with Q4 2021 new leasing NLA exceeding Q3 2021 by approximately 50%.
New leasing NLA volume for 2021 returned to pre-pandemic levels. Average net rent per square foot for new leasing for the
quarter is approximately $5 per square foot above our portfolio average net rent per occupied square foot.
Renewal Leasing Activity
(in thousands, except percentage and per sqft amounts)
Square feet renewed at market rental rates (at 100%)
Square feet renewed at fixed rental rates (at 100%)
Total square feet renewed (at 100%)
Average net rent per square foot (i)
Renewal leasing spread in average net rent (ii)
$
$
Renewal leasing spread percentage - Overall Portfolio (iii)
Renewal leasing spread percentage - Major Markets (iii)
Retention ratio - Overall Portfolio
Retention ratio - Major Markets
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
523
162
685
23.24 $
1.11 $
5.0%
4.8%
81.8%
79.4%
2020
853
373
1,226
20.23 $
0.70 $
3.6%
4.4%
85.8%
85.7%
2021
2,146
860
3,006
21.51 $
1.10 $
5.4%
5.6%
83.8%
82.8%
2020
2,421
1,220
3,641
20.01
0.85
4.4%
5.0%
86.7%
86.0%
Net rent is primarily contractual base rent pursuant to tenant leases.
(i)
(ii) Represents increase in average net rent per square foot for renewal leasing.
(iii) Represents percentage increase in average net rent per square foot for renewal leasing.
The decrease in the Q4 2021 retention ratio when compared to the previous quarter was mainly the result of two large vacating
tenants, one of which was not operating in its respective space. Good progress is being made on re-leasing these spaces. In
addition to these two tenants, the annual retention ratio reflects the impact of an additional large tenant vacancy of an unoccupied
space in Q1 2021 which was subsequently re-leased at significantly higher average rent.
Excluding these three notable tenant vacancies, the retention ratios for the overall portfolio and major markets were 89.1% and
88.8% for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Blended Leasing Spread
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
Three months ended December 31
Blended leasing spread for both new and renewal leasing
- Overall Portfolio (i)
Blended leasing spread for both new and renewal leasing
- Major Markets (i)
2021
4.6%
4.9%
2020
3.8%
3.9%
2021
6.3%
6.8%
2020
5.0%
5.6%
(i)
The blended leasing spread is the weighted average net rent leasing spread for both renewal leasing and new leasing as discussed in the
previous section of this MD&A.
For new leasing, the spread is calculated based on the percentage change in net rent between new leases and the respective previous leases for
units that have been vacant for two years or less as of the respective comparable period end dates. In other words, the new leasing spread
excludes any space that has not previously been tenanted (such as a newly completed development) or has been vacant for longer than two
years. The quarterly new leasing spread is calculated for properties owned by the Trust as of each quarter end date. The annual leasing spread is
the weighted average of quarterly new leasing spread as reported over the four quarters of a year.
Strong new leasing spreads drove the improvement in the blended leasing spread for 2021.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 34
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Retailer Restructuring Filings
The percentage of annualized contractual gross rent from both tenants undergoing restructuring filings and confirmed closures
was relatively flat when compared to the prior quarter. We did not experience the same level of closures in 2021 relative to 2020,
as closures by weaker tenants were accelerated by the pandemic and occurred mostly in 2020. Confirmed closures represent
0.1% and 0.8% of the total portfolio in 2021 and 2020, respectively, on a total annualized contractual gross rent basis, which is in
line with RioCan's pre-pandemic levels. Such vacant space is expected to be re-tenanted in due course to new uses better suited
to the evolving economy and consumer trends.
Retailers who file for protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in Canada or Chapter 11 in the U.S.,
are allowed to restructure their affairs during a stay period and therefore do not necessarily close their store locations. RioCan is
entitled to gross rents during the stay period until a lease is disclaimed or terminated.
Lease Expires
Lease expires for the next five years are as follows:
(in thousands, except per sqft and percentage amounts)
For the years ending
At RioCan's interest
Square feet
Square feet expiring/Portfolio NLA
Average net rent per occupied square foot
Contractual Rent Increases
Total
IPP NLA
34,283
$
2022
2,888
8.4 %
22.02 $
2023
4,403
12.8 %
20.15 $
2024
4,664
13.6 %
21.27 $
2025
3,965
11.6 %
21.12 $
2026
4,261
12.4 %
20.66
Certain of our leases provide periodic increases in rates during the lease terms which contribute to growth in Same Property NOI.
Contractual rent increases in each year for the next five years for our properties are as follows:
(thousands of dollars)
At RioCan's interest
Contractual rent increases
2022
7,711 $
$
For the years ending
2023
7,431 $
2024
5,893 $
2025
4,387 $
2026
3,774
The contractual rent increases noted above are based on existing leases as at December 31, 2021 and are on a year-over-year
incremental increase basis. The contractual rent increases are higher in 2022 as they reflect more market rent changes as a
result of new leasing and renewals completed in 2021. The above schedule is on a cash rent basis and takes into account the
timing of contractual rent increases year-over-year (in other words, not on an annualized basis but based on a year-over-year
cash rent change basis).
Future Lease Commencements
Subsequent to Q4 2021, we expect to generate approximately $7.2 million of annualized net incremental rent under IFRS basis
from tenants that have signed leases but have not taken possession of the space as at December 31, 2021. This includes base
rent, operating cost recoveries and straight-line rent, but excludes operating costs capitalized while a property is under
redevelopment. An IFRS rent commencement timeline for the NLA on our properties (at RioCan's interest) that have been leased
but are not currently in possession as at December 31, 2021 is as follows:
(in thousands, except percentage amounts)
At RioCan's Interest
Square feet:
NLA commencing (i)
Cumulative NLA commencing (i)
% of NLA commencing
Cumulative % total
Average net incremental IFRS rent:
Annualized
Total
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Q4 2022+
248
248
170
170
68.5 %
68.5 %
3
173
1.2 %
69.7 %
72
245
29.1 %
98.8 %
3
248
1.2 %
100.0 %
Monthly net incremental IFRS rent commencing (ii)
$
Cumulative monthly net incremental IFRS rent commencing
$
7,224 $
602 $
602 $
428 $
428 $
17 $
445 $
150 $
595 $
7
602
% of net incremental IFRS rent commencing
Cumulative % total net incremental IFRS rent commencing
71.1 %
71.1 %
2.8 %
73.9 %
24.9 %
98.8 %
1.2 %
100.0 %
Includes NLA expected to be completed from expansion and redevelopment projects.
(i)
(ii) Based on monthly IFRS rental revenue.
35 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Property Operations - Residential Rental
RioCan's residential brand, RioCan Living, includes purpose-built residential rental buildings developed or acquired by RioCan. It
also encompasses townhouse and condominium developments as further discussed in the Residential Inventory and Joint
Arrangements sections of this MD&A. Whether for rental or home ownership, RioCan Living's portfolio is located near or on
Canada’s prominent transit corridors and is overseen internally by a dedicated team of residential experts. The locations, design,
amenities, community focus, professional management and access to strong retail offerings are all key strengths of RioCan
Living. RioCan believes in the long-term value creation, income diversification and other risk mitigation benefits of its residential
strategy. Refer to the Business Overview and Strategy, Business Environment and Outlook, and Risks and Uncertainties sections
of this MD&A for discussion on the impact of the pandemic on the Trust's business.
The Trust currently has seven completed purpose-built rental RioCan Living buildings and one acquired rental building as of
February 9, 2022 as summarized below and 10 purpose-built rental projects either under construction or in different phases of
development by 2023.
In Ottawa, the 209-unit Latitude project was substantially completed in Q1 2022 and is currently 27.4% leased as of February 9,
2022. Two other projects in Ottawa include the 168-unit LumaTM project, which has an expected move-in commencement date in
Q2 2022 and the 213-unit RhythmTM project, which has an expected move-in commencement date of Q4 2022. In Toronto, the
61-unit Strada project was substantially completed in Q1 2022 and is currently 27.9% leased as of February 9, 2022.
An additional 139 income producing residential rental units were acquired by RioCan on February 8, 2022 through the acquisition
of a 90% interest in the first phase of Market, a new apartment complex in the heart of Laval, Montreal's largest suburban area,
for a purchase price of $46.8 million at a 4.06% capitalization rate. RioCan will also acquire a 90% interest in 297 units in two
additional phases under construction upon stabilization at a 4.16% capitalization rate. Market is RioCan Living's first acquisition of
an operational multi-unit residential building and contributes to the diversification of RioCan's income stream. While RioCan is
focused on organically growing its multi-unit residential holdings through development, it will participate in acquisitions from time-
to-time in order to achieve the desired scale.
With an anticipated return to working in the office, resumption in the rate of immigration and the return to in-class post-secondary
learning, well-located, amenity-rich accommodations with easy access to transit are in growing demand as evidenced in the
notable leasing progress made in the quarter.
RioCan has received approximately 99.1% of the Q4 2021 billed residential rents at eCentral, FrontierTM, BrioTM, Pivot and
Litho.TM as of February 9, 2022.
None of the Trust's residential rental units (other than the rental replacement units, which are rented at prescribed rents) are
subject to rent controls. Rent freezes that were instituted by the Ontario provincial government as a result of COVID-19, which
fixed rent at 2020 levels for most residential units in the province, expired at the end of 2021.
Residential Rental Buildings in Operation
Stabilized
eCentral (Yonge Eglinton Northeast Corner,
Toronto) (i)
Frontier (Ottawa) (ii)
Brio (Brentwood Village, Calgary) (ii)
Market (Montreal) (v)
In lease-up
Pivot (Yonge Sheppard Centre, Toronto) (iii)
Litho. (Toronto)
Latitude (Ottawa) (iv)
Strada (Toronto) (iv)
Occupancy as at December 31, 2021
Leasing as of February 9, 2022
Number of
total units
Number of
occupied units
% of occupied
units
Number of
leased units
% of leased
units
466
228
163
139
361
210
209
61
441
217
158
—
279
86
—
—
94.6 %
95.6 %
97.5 %
— %
77.3 %
41.0 %
— %
— %
447
217
152
135
306
130
57
17
95.9 %
95.6 %
93.8 %
97.1 %
84.8 %
61.9 %
27.4 %
27.9 %
(i) As at December 31, 2021, the 441 occupied units included 385 market rent units. As of February 9, 2022, the 447 leased units included 386
market rent units.
(ii) Total units include one guest suite, which is excluded in the occupied and leased percentage calculations for the respective properties.
(iii) As at December 31, 2021, the 279 occupied units included 273 market rent units. As of February 9, 2022, the 306 leased units included 300
market rent units.
(iv) Latitude and Strada, which were substantially complete in Q1 2022, had a number of early move-ins during the quarter.
(v) Market Phase One was acquired on February 8, 2022.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 36
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Average Market Rent
The weighted average monthly market rents per occupied square foot for the residential rental portfolio is as follows:
As at December 31
Average monthly market rent per occupied square foot (i)
Stabilized properties (ii)
Properties in lease-up
$
$
$
2021
3.22 $
3.02 $
3.66 $
2020
3.16
2.50
3.56
(i) Average rent per square foot is calculated as monthly gross rents (excluding utilities which are paid by tenants) from leased residential units
divided by the total number of net leasable square feet for these leased residential units. It does not include revenue from parking or other
sources. RioCan Living tenants generally pay their own utility bills.
(ii) A property is considered to have reached stabilization the earlier of (i) achieving 95% occupancy or (ii) 24 months after first occupancy.
In the Greater Toronto Area, average monthly market rent per occupied square foot was $3.61 as at December 31, 2021.
Capital Expenditures on Income Properties
Maintenance Capital Expenditures
Maintenance capital expenditures refer to investments that are necessary to maintain the existing earnings capacity of our
property portfolio and are dependent upon many factors. These include, but are not limited to, lease expiry profile, tenant
vacancies, the age and location of the income properties and general economic and market conditions, which impact the level of
tenant bankruptcies. As at December 31, 2021, the estimated weighted average age of our income property portfolio is
approximately 26 years. Maintenance capital expenditures consist primarily of tenant improvements, third-party leasing
commissions and certain recoverable and non-recoverable capital expenditures. Actual maintenance capital expenditures can
vary widely from period to period depending on a number of factors as noted above, as well as the level of acquisition and
disposition activity.
As a result, management believes that for the purpose of determining ACFO which, as discussed in the Non-GAAP Measures
section of this MD&A is used as an input in assessing a REIT's distribution payout ratio, Normalized Capital Expenditures are
more relevant than using actual capital expenditures. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for details on how
management estimates its Normalized Capital Expenditures used in the determination of ACFO.
Tenant improvements and external leasing commissions
The Trust's portfolio requires ongoing investments of capital for costs related to tenant improvements, broker commissions on
new and renewal tenant leases and other third-party leasing costs. The amount and timing of capital outlays to fund tenant
improvements on the Trust's income property portfolio depend on several factors, which may include the lease maturity profile,
unforeseen tenant bankruptcies and the location of the income property.
Recoverable and non-recoverable capital expenditures
The Trust also invests capital on a regular basis to physically maintain its income properties. Typical costs incurred are for
expenditures such as roof replacement programs and the resurfacing of parking lots. Tenant leases generally provide for the
ability to recover a significant portion of such costs from tenants over time as property operating costs. The Trust expenses or
capitalizes these amounts to income properties, as appropriate. The majority of such activities occur when weather conditions are
favourable. As a result, these expenditures are generally not consistent throughout the year.
Revenue Enhancing Capital Expenditures
Capital spending for new or existing income properties that is expected to create, improve and/or add to the overall earnings
capacity of the property portfolio is considered revenue enhancing. RioCan considers such amounts to be investing activities. As
a result, it does not expect such expenditures to be funded from cash flows from operating activities and does not consider such
amounts as a key determinant in setting the amount that is distributed to our Unitholders. Revenue enhancing capital
expenditures are not included in the determination of ACFO.
37 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Summary of Capital Expenditures
Expenditures for third-party leasing commissions and tenant improvements, recoverable and non-recoverable, and revenue
enhancing capital expenditures pertaining to our income properties are as follows:
(thousands of dollars)
Maintenance capital expenditures:
Tenant improvements and external
leasing commissions
Recoverable from tenants
Non-recoverable
Revenue enhancing capital expenditures
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
Normalized Capital
Expenditures (i)
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2022
$
8,803 $
7,099 $
29,724 $
31,486 $ 27,000 $ 22,500
1,576
3,874
2,786
14,932
8,007
12,000
22,500
916
8,166
4,684
6,000
5,000
14,253 $
10,801 $
52,822 $
44,177 $ 45,000 $ 50,000
12,963
2,513
25,134
27,216 $
13,314 $
77,956 $
17,415
61,592
$
$
(i)
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section in this MD&A for details on how management estimates its
Normalized Capital Expenditures.
RioCan's total maintenance capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2021 were $52.8 million, $7.8 million higher
than the Normalized Capital Expenditures estimate of $45.0 million. This was primarily related to higher than expected tenant
improvements and external leasing commissions and timing of expenditures. For 2022, normalized maintenance capital
expenditure guidance is set at $50.0 million, allocated evenly to each quarter, although quarterly fluctuations between the
estimated normalized maintenance capital expenditures and actual expenditures are expected. The Trust will reassess the
estimated normalized maintenance capital expenditures as necessary on a go forward basis. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures
section of this MD&A for details on how estimates of Normalized Capital Expenditures were determined for 2022.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 38
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Summary of Selected Financial Information
The following table summarizes key selected financial information that are based on or derived from, and should be read in
conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Trust for the respective years indicated in the table.
(thousands of dollars, except where otherwise noted)
As at or for the years ended December 31
Revenue
Net income (loss)
Net operating income (NOI) (i)
FFO (i)
FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) (i)
Operating income
Distributions declared
Weighted average Units outstanding (in thousands)
$
Basic
Diluted
Per unit basis
2021
2020
2019
1,175,061 $
598,389
663,311
506,982
523,953
701,665
304,153
1,143,663 $
(64,780)
652,177
507,394
507,394
680,283
457,525
1,326,325
775,834
691,705
575,845
575,845
748,612
444,462
317,201
317,284
317,725
317,725
307,683
307,779
Net income (loss) - basic
Net income (loss) - diluted
FFO - diluted (i)
FFO - diluted (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs) (i)
Unitholder distributions (iii)
FFO Payout Ratio (i) (ii)
FFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs) (i) (ii)
ACFO Payout Ratio (i) (ii)
ACFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs) (i) (ii)
Investment properties
Total assets
Total debt
Total equity
Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets (i)
Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets (RioCan's Proportionate Share) (i)
Interest Coverage (RioCan's Proportionate Share) (i)
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (RioCan's Proportionate Share) (i)
Weighted average contractual interest rate
Net book value per unit (iv)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.89 $
1.89 $
1.60 $
1.65 $
0.96 $
62.6 %
60.6 %
59.7 %
58.3 %
(0.20) $
(0.20) $
1.60 $
1.60 $
1.44 $
90.2 %
90.2 %
98.9 %
98.9 %
2.52
2.52
1.87
1.87
1.44
76.9 %
76.9 %
84.3 %
84.3 %
14,021,338 $
15,177,463
6,610,618
7,911,344
43.3%
43.9%
3.26
9.59
2.92%
25.54 $
14,063,022 $
15,267,708
6,927,883
7,734,973
44.5%
45.0%
3.10
9.47
3.13%
24.34 $
14,359,127
15,188,326
6,390,818
8,305,211
41.7%
42.1%
3.50
8.06
3.34%
26.14
(i)
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section in this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
(ii) Calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis. For further discussion of the Trust's FFO and ACFO Payout Ratios, refer to the FFO and ACFO
sections in this MD&A.
(iii) Effective January 2021, the distribution was reduced to $0.96 on an annualized basis.
(iv) Calculated by RioCan as Unitholders’ equity divided by the number of Units outstanding at the end of the reporting period. RioCan’s method of
calculating net book value per unit may differ from other issuers’ methods and, accordingly, may not be comparable to net book value per unit
reported by other issuers.
The Trust's year-over-year changes in revenues, FFO, operating income and net income, as well as other key financial metrics
were primarily impacted by its strategic secondary market disposition program which commenced in 2017 and extended into
2019, the timing and magnitude of its residential condominium and townhouse projects closings, the magnitude and pace of
development expenditures and project completions, 2021 property dispositions and the global pandemic and its effects on
RioCan's tenants and operations during 2020 and 2021. Net income, investment properties, total assets and total equity were
further impacted by the year-over-year changes in the fair values of investment properties, particularly the significant fair value
write-downs in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. Refer to the various sections of this MD&A for more detail on the Trust's key
financial and operational information.
39 RioCan Annual Report 2021
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Rental Revenue
The rental revenue for the three months and years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:
(thousands of dollars)
Base rent
Realty tax and insurance recoveries
Common area maintenance recoveries
Percentage rent
Straight-line rent
Lease cancellation fees
Parking revenue
Rental revenue
2021
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
$
170,034 $
173,160 $
681,333 $
50,027
42,091
2,562
1,050
394
741
53,384
40,196
2,774
1,458
5,199
251
203,384
159,980
6,579
6,928
6,457
1,901
2020
697,006
217,957
155,879
4,874
7,177
6,284
1,555
$
266,899 $
276,422 $
1,066,562 $
1,090,732
The $24.2 million decrease in rental revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 was
primarily due to asset dispositions, and the pandemic's effect on operations such as occupancy. Net savings on recoverable costs
and the corresponding lower net recoveries were partially offset by higher percentage rent.
Q4 2021
The $9.5 million decrease in rental revenue for the quarter compared to the same period in 2020 was mainly due to lower base
rent primarily from asset dispositions, lower lease cancellation fees, and net savings on recoverable costs and the corresponding
lower net recoveries.
Net Operating Income (NOI)
NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure representing rental revenue from income properties less property operating costs, and is a
subset of IFRS operating income. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information.
The NOI for the three months and years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:
(thousands of dollars, except where otherwise noted)
Operating income
NOI (i)
NOI Margin (i)
NOI Margin (excluding pandemic-related provisions) (i)
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
$
194,788 $
173,594 $
701,665 $
680,283
165,798 $
167,040 $
663,311 $
652,177
61.7%
62.8%
59.4%
62.7%
61.6%
63.2%
59.3%
63.2%
(i) This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section in this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
The NOI Margin was higher for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021 over the comparable periods primarily due
to a decrease of $6.1 million and $25.3 million, respectively, in pandemic-related provisions for rent abatements and bad debts.
The NOI Margin (excluding pandemic-related provisions) is 62.8% and 62.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2021
and 2020, respectively and 63.2% for both the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The following table provides a breakdown of NOI by the commercial and residential portfolios.
(thousands of dollars)
NOI
Commercial
Residential (i)
Total NOI
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
$
163,934 $
165,070 $
659,253 $
643,934
1,864
1,970
4,058
8,243
165,798 $
167,040 $
663,311 $
652,177
(i)
Includes the impact of the sale of 50% non-managing interests in each of eCentral and Pivot, which occurred on January 7, 2021 and October 13,
2021, respectively.
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2021
NOI for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased $11.1 million or 1.7% compared to the same period in 2020. The increase
was the net effect of a $15.3 million increase in commercial NOI and a $4.2 million decrease in residential NOI primarily due to
the sale of a 50% non-managing interest in eCentral in Q1 2021 and losses during lease-up as recently completed buildings
come on-line.
The increase in commercial NOI was largely due to:
•
•
$25.3 million lower pandemic-related provision for rent abatements and bad debts; partially offset by,
$9.9 million lower NOI mainly due to asset dispositions and the effect of the pandemic on property operations such as
occupancy, net of $5.7 million higher NOI from completed developments, and acquisitions.
Q4 2021
The $1.2 million or 0.7% decrease in NOI for the quarter compared to the same period in 2020 was the net effect of a $1.1 million
decrease in commercial NOI and a $0.1 million decrease in residential NOI primarily from the sale of a 50% non-managing
interest in eCentral in Q1 2021 partially offset by higher NOI at Pivot.
The decrease in commercial NOI was largely due to the following:
•
•
•
•
•
$4.8 million lower lease cancellation fees;
$5.1 million lower NOI due to asset dispositions;
$0.4 million lower straight-line rent; partially offset by,
$6.1 million lower pandemic-related provision for rent abatements and bad debts; and
$2.2 million higher NOI from completed developments.
Same Property NOI
Same Property NOI for the three months and years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
(thousands of dollars)
Same Property NOI (i)
Same Property NOI including completed PUD (i)
Same Property NOI excluding the pandemic-related
provision (i)
2021
2020 % change
2020 % change
2021
4.9 % $ 612,463 $ 592,196
6.3 % $ 622,388 $ 596,394
3.4 %
4.4 %
$ 156,439 $ 149,120
$ 160,194 $ 150,711
$ 159,401 $ 157,783
1.0 % $ 629,319 $ 632,911
(0.6) %
(i)
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section in this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
2021
Same Property NOI for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased by 3.4% or $20.3 million compared to the same period in
2020, primarily due to lower provisions for pandemic-related rent abatements and bad debts in 2021. Including completed
properties under development, primarily East Hills in Calgary and RioCan Windfields in Oshawa, Same Property NOI increased
by 4.4% for the Trust's commercial portfolio.
Same Property NOI excluding the pandemic-related provision decreased by 0.6%.
Q4 2021
Same Property NOI for the quarter increased by 4.9% or $7.3 million compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to lower
provisions for pandemic-related rent abatements and bad debts in 2021. Including completed properties under development,
primarily 5th & THIRDTM and East Hills in Calgary and RioCan Windfields in Oshawa, Same Property NOI increased by 6.3% for
the Trust's commercial portfolio.
Same Property NOI excluding the pandemic-related provision increased by 1.0%.
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Operating Income
The IFRS operating income for the three months and years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:
(thousands of dollars)
Revenue
Rental revenue
Residential inventory sales
Property management and other service fees
Operating costs
Rental operating costs
Recoverable under tenant leases
Non-recoverable costs
Residential inventory cost of sales
Operating income
Breakdown of operating income:
Commercial
Residential
Operating income
2021
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
266,899 $
276,422 $ 1,066,562 $ 1,090,732
65,620
3,920
4,712
4,050
93,727
14,772
36,347
16,584
$
336,439 $
285,184 $ 1,175,061 $ 1,143,663
$
93,346 $
95,452 $
367,297 $
377,787
9,019
39,286
14,995
1,143
40,753
65,346
64,751
20,842
141,651
111,590
473,396
463,380
$
194,788 $
173,594 $
701,665 $
680,283
$
$
166,590 $
168,055 $
669,226 $
656,535
28,198
5,539
32,439
23,748
194,788 $
173,594 $
701,665 $
680,283
The $21.4 million or 3.1% increase in operating income for the year ended December 31, 2021 when compared to the same
period in 2020 consisted of a $12.7 million increase in commercial operating income and a $8.7 million increase in residential
operating income.
The increase of $12.7 million in commercial operating income was largely the net effect of the following:
•
•
$15.3 million increase in NOI primarily from a $25.3 million lower pandemic-related provision for rent abatements and bad
debts, and higher NOI from developments and acquisitions, net of asset dispositions; partially offset by,
$1.8 million lower property management and other service fee revenue.
The increase of $8.7 million in residential operating income was the net effect of the following:
•
•
$12.9 million higher inventory gains primarily due to the gain from the sale of a 75% interest in the condominium component
of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project in Toronto, the sale of an 80% interest in Queensway Residential Lands in
Toronto, partially offset by the 2020 gain from the sale of a 50% interest in Dufferin Plaza and the timing of condominium
sales; and
$4.2 million decrease in NOI primarily from the sale of a 50% non-managing interest in eCentral in Q1 2021 and losses
during lease-up as recently completed buildings come on-line.
Q4 2021
The $21.2 million or 12.2% increase in operating income for the quarter compared to the same period in 2020 consisted of a $1.5
million decrease in commercial operating income and a $22.7 million increase in residential operating income.
The decrease of $1.5 million in commercial operating income was largely the net effect of the following:
•
•
$1.1 million decrease in NOI primarily due to lower NOI from asset dispositions net of higher NOI from completed
developments, lower lease cancellation fees, and lower straight-line rent, partially offset by $6.1 million lower pandemic-
related provision for rent abatements and bad debts; and
$0.1 million lower property management and other service fee revenue.
The increase of $22.7 million in residential operating income was the net effect of the following:
•
•
$22.8 million higher inventory gains primarily due to the gain from the sale of a 75% interest in the condominium component
of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project in Toronto, partially offset by the gain from the sale of 50% interest in
2939-2943 Bloor Street West in Q4 2020 and the timing of condominium sales; and
$0.1 million decrease in NOI primarily from the sale of a 50% non-managing interest in eCentral in Q1 2021 partially offset by
higher NOI at Pivot.
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Other Income (Loss)
(thousands of dollars)
Interest income
Income from equity-accounted investments
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
$
2021
3,842 $
6,503
2020
2021
3,500 $
13,666 $
421
19,189
2020
14,602
3,985
Fair value gains (losses) on investment properties, net
72,255
(42,286)
124,052
(526,775)
Investment and other income (loss)
Other income (loss)
2021
(696)
967
2,743
8,216
$
81,904 $
(37,398) $
159,650 $
(499,972)
Interest income decreased by $0.9 million when compared to the same period in 2020 mainly due to $0.6 million lower interest
income from lower average mortgages and loans receivable and lower effective interest rates and a $0.5 million decrease in
condominium interim occupancy fees related to interest.
RioCan's share of FFO from equity-accounted investments was $22.0 million, $7.5 million higher than the comparative period in
2020, primarily due to an increase in RioCan's ownership in the RioCan-HBC joint venture, and higher gains from other equity-
accounted investments. RioCan's share of FFO from equity - accounted investments is a non-GAAP financial measure, refer to
the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information. For further details on the results of operations of the
RioCan-HBC joint venture, refer to the Joint Arrangements section of this MD&A.
The Trust recognized fair value gains of $124.1 million on investment properties compared to fair value losses of $526.8 million in
the same period last year. The fair value losses recorded in 2020 reflect the estimated effects of the pandemic on property cash
flows and capitalization rates. A portion of the fair value gains in 2021 is attributable to the reversal of a portion of the negative
impact associated with the pandemic that was recorded in 2020. In addition, property values for necessity-based and grocery
anchored shopping centres have shown strength based on the resilience of the asset type. Refer to the Property Valuations
section of this MD&A for further details.
Investment and other income decreased by $5.5 million over the same period in 2020. However, this was the net result of the
following, of which changes in unrealized fair value on marketable securities do not impact FFO:
•
•
•
$11.1 million in lower realized gains on the sale of marketable securities and dividend income;
$4.6 million in lower other income mainly due to an investment in e2 (a development adjacent to ePlace) in Q1 2020, a fee
earned in the prior year on the termination of a property forward agreement net of higher favourable post-close working
capital and other transaction adjustments in 2021; partially offset by,
$10.2 million increase in the change in unrealized fair value on marketable securities in 2020.
Q4 2021
Interest income increased by $0.3 million over the same period in 2020, mainly due to $0.3 million higher interest income
primarily from higher average mortgage and loans receivable.
Income from equity-accounted investments includes our share of the income from the RioCan-HBC joint venture and other equity-
accounted investments. For the three months ended December 31, 2021, RioCan's share of FFO from equity-accounted
investments was $5.5 million, $2.0 million higher than the comparative period in 2020, primarily due to an increase in RioCan's
ownership in the RioCan-HBC joint venture and higher gains from other equity-accounted investments. For further details on the
results of operations of the RioCan-HBC joint venture, refer to the Joint Arrangements section of this MD&A.
The Trust recognized fair value gains of $72.3 million on investment properties including assets held for sale for the quarter,
compared to fair value losses of $42.3 million in Q4 2020. Refer to the Property Valuations section of this MD&A for further
details.
Investment and other income decreased by $1.7 million over the comparable period in 2020 primarily due to an unfavourable
post- close transaction adjustment in Q4 2021 and a settlement gain in Q4 2020.
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Other Expenses
Interest Costs
(thousands of dollars, except where otherwise noted)
Total interest
Interest costs capitalized (i)
Interest costs, net
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
$
52,424 $
56,070 $
211,808 $
222,593
(10,021)
(11,229)
(40,287)
(41,782)
42,403 $
44,841 $
171,521 $
180,811
Capitalized interest as percentage of total interest
19.1%
20.0%
19.0%
18.8%
(i) Includes amounts capitalized to properties under development and residential inventory.
Total interest costs decreased by $3.6 million and $10.8 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021,
respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2020. Lower average costs of debt and lower average debt balances drove
the decline in interest costs in Q4 2021. For the year, the decline was due to lower average cost of debt partially offset by higher
average debt balances. As at December 31, 2021, the weighted average effective interest rate of our total debt is 3.00%
(December 31, 2020 - 3.21%).
Interest capitalized to development properties decreased by $1.2 million and $1.5 million for the quarter and year, respectively,
when compared to the same periods in 2020. The decrease in the quarter was due to the combined effect of lower interest rates
and lower average debt allocated to development properties. This decrease for the year was primarily due to the net effect of
lower interest rates and partially offset by continuing progress on existing and new active developments contributing to higher
average debt allocated to development properties. Interest was capitalized to properties under development and residential
inventory at a weighted average effective interest rate of 3.05% and 3.08% for the three months and year ended December 31,
2021, respectively (three months and year ended December 31, 2020 – 3.23% and 3.32%).
As a result of the changes in total interest costs and interest costs capitalized, net interest costs decreased by $2.4 million and
$9.3 million, respectively, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021, when compared to the same periods in 2020.
General and Administrative (G&A)
(thousands of dollars, except where otherwise noted)
Non-recoverable salaries and benefits
Capitalized to development and residential inventory (i)
Internal leasing salaries and benefits
Non-recoverable salaries and benefits, net
Unit-based compensation expense
Depreciation and amortization
Other general and administrative expense (ii)
Total general and administrative expense
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
10,525 $
9,849 $
43,769 $
37,046
(2,619)
(2,439)
5,467
1,506
1,002
3,949
(2,312)
(2,205)
5,332
2,136
1,059
4,414
(10,158)
(9,788)
23,823
10,580
4,022
12,975
(9,440)
(7,895)
19,711
7,271
4,342
9,200
$
11,924 $
12,941 $
51,400 $
40,524
Total general and administrative expense as a percentage of rental
revenue
4.5%
4.7%
4.8%
3.7%
Include salaries and benefits related to properties under development and residential inventory, as well as landlord work.
(i)
(ii) Primarily includes information technology costs, public company costs, travel, marketing, legal and professional fees, as well as trustee costs.
The REIT participated in the Canadian federal government Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program. First introduced
in 2020 in response to COVID-19, CEWS subsidized up to 75% of eligible employee wages. The CEWS program ended on
October 23, 2021 and was replaced with two new programs, the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program and the Hardest-Hit
Business Recovery Program which offer wage and rent support, and which became effective on October 24, 2021.
Approximately 67% of the CEWS wage subsidy was passed back to the tenants through lower recoverable operating costs. The
remaining 33% pertained to non-recoverable salaries related to wages for development and internal leasing staff, and general
and administrative functions. The net benefit of the CEWS program to the Trust diminished as cash revenues of the Trust
improved and was nil and $0.3 million, respectively, in net general and administrative expenses savings for the three months and
year ended December 31, 2021 (three months and year ended December 31, 2020 - $0.2 million and $1.0 million).
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2021
For the year ended December 31, 2021, G&A expenses increased $10.9 million over the comparable period in 2020 primarily due
to:
•
•
$7.4 million increase in compensation costs including the accelerated expensing of certain unit-based compensation in Q1
and Q2 2021, of which $6.1 million one-time compensation costs are not expected to recur in future quarters and the impact
of the lower bonus accruals in the prior year; and
$3.8 million increase in other general and administrative expenses mainly as a result of a mark-to-market adjustment for
cash-settled unit-based trustee costs in the prior year period.
Q4 2021
For the three months ended December 31, 2021, G&A expenses decreased $1.0 million over the comparable period in 2020
primarily due to the net effect of the following:
•
•
$0.5 million decrease in compensation costs mainly due to lower unit-based compensation expense, partially offset by lower
bonus accruals in the prior year same quarter; and
$0.5 million decrease in other general and administrative expenses mainly as a result of a $1.3 million mark-to-market
adjustment for cash-settled unit-based trustee costs in the prior year same quarter and $0.8 million from the net increase of
other expenses.
Internal Leasing Costs
Internal leasing costs are comprised of the payroll costs of our internal leasing department and related administration costs. For
the three months and year ended December 31, 2021, internal leasing costs increased by $0.1 million and $1.6 million,
respectively, compared to the same periods in 2020. The increases included the impact of a lower benefit from the CEWS
program and the lower bonus accruals in 2020 as discussed in the General and Administrative section of this MD&A.
Transaction and Other Costs
Transaction and other costs increased by $5.3 million and $14.4 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021,
respectively, compared to the same periods in 2020. The increases in both respective periods are primarily due to higher volume
of dispositions in 2021.
During the three months and year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust incurred $0.2 million and $1.9 million of marketing costs
(three months and year ended December 31, 2020 - $0.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively). Marketing costs include costs
related to condominium and townhouse projects which are expensed as incurred before condominium sales revenues are
recognized into income.
Debt Prepayment Costs
On January 15, 2021, RioCan redeemed the Series R unsecured debentures due December 13, 2021. The Trust recorded a
prepayment cost of $7.0 million, which includes a write-off of the Series R unamortized deferred financing costs.
On November 30, 2021, RioCan redeemed the Series V unsecured debentures due May 30, 2022. The Trust recorded a
prepayment cost of $3.8 million, which includes a write-off of the Series V unamortized deferred financing costs.
During the three months and year ended December 31, 2021, RioCan also prepaid $344.5 million of mortgages and unwound the
associated interest rate swap hedges for a net prepayment cost of $0.1 million.
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Unitholders
(thousands of dollars, except per unit amounts)
Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders
Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders (basic)
Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders (diluted)
2021
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$ 208,776 $
65,609 $ 598,389 $
(64,780)
$
$
0.66 $
0.66 $
0.21 $
0.21 $
1.89 $
1.89 $
(0.20)
(0.20)
Excluding $650.8 million in changes in fair value gain (loss) on investment properties as discussed in the Other Income (Loss)
section of this MD&A, net income attributable to Unitholders for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased $12.3 million or
2.7%. This increase was largely the net effect of the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
$21.4 million increase in operating income primarily due to $11.1 million higher NOI mainly from $25.3 million lower
pandemic-related provision for rent abatements and bad debts reduced by the effect of asset dispositions, and $12.9 million
higher inventory gains, net of $1.8 million lower property management and other service fee revenue;
$10.7 million decrease in current and deferred income taxes; and
$8.8 million increase in other income (loss), primarily due to $15.2 million higher income from equity-accounted investments
net of $5.5 million lower investment and other income primarily due to an investment in e2 (a development adjacent to
ePlace) in Q1 2020 and a fee earned in the prior year on the termination of a property forward purchase agreement, net of
higher favourable post-close working capital and other transaction adjustments in 2021; partially offset by,
$10.9 million increase in general and administration costs mainly due to increased compensation costs and favourable mark-
to-market adjustments in the prior year;
$10.9 million in prepayment costs on the early redemption of the Series R and Series V debentures and certain mortgages
net of related swap settlement gains; and
$6.7 million higher other expenses, primarily from higher transaction and other costs and internal leasing costs, net of lower
interest costs.
Q4 2021
Excluding $114.5 million in changes in fair value gain (loss) on investment properties, as discussed in the Other Income (Loss)
section of this MD&A, net income attributable to Unitholders for the quarter increased $28.6 million or 26.5%. This increase was
largely the net effect of the following:
•
•
•
•
•
$21.2 million increase in operating income primarily due to $22.8 million higher inventory gains mainly from the sale of a 75%
interest in the condominium component of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project in Toronto, net of $1.2 million lower NOI
primarily from asset dispositions and lower lease cancellation fees reduced by $6.1 million lower pandemic-related provision
for rent abatements and bad debts;
$8.5 million decrease in current and deferred income taxes;
$4.8 million increase in other income (loss), primarily due to $6.1 million in higher income from equity-accounted investments
net of $1.7 million lower investment and other income primarily due to unfavourable post-close transaction adjustments in the
current quarter and a settlement gain in Q4 2020; partially offset by,
$3.9 million in prepayment costs on the early redemption of the Series V debentures and certain mortgages net of related
swap settlement gains; and
$1.9 million higher other expenses, primarily from higher transaction and other costs, internal leasing costs, net of lower G&A
costs and interest costs.
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Funds From Operations (FFO)
RioCan’s method of calculating FFO is in compliance with the REALPAC whitepaper issued in February 2019 except that RioCan
excludes unrealized fair value gains or losses on marketable securities in its calculation of FFO and continues to include realized
gains or losses on marketable securities in FFO. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information.
(thousands of dollars, except where otherwise noted)
FFO
FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs)
FFO per unit - basic
FFO per unit - diluted
FFO per unit (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs) - diluted
Weighted average number of Units - basic (in thousands)
Weighted average number of Units - diluted (in thousands)
FFO Payout Ratio (i)
FFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-
time compensation costs) (i)
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
146,521 $
124,104 $
506,982 $
507,394
150,417 $
124,104 $
523,953 $
507,394
0.46 $
0.46 $
0.39 $
0.39 $
1.60 $
1.60 $
0.48 $
0.39 $
1.65 $
1.60
1.60
1.60
315,534
315,733
317,739
317,739
317,201
317,284
317,725
317,725
$
$
$
$
$
62.6%
60.6%
90.2%
90.2%
(i) Calculated on a twelve-month trailing basis. For a definition of the Trust's Unitholder distributions as a percentage of FFO, refer to the Non-GAAP
Measures section of this MD&A.
FFO Highlights
2021
FFO for the year ended December 31, 2021 decreased by $0.4 million or 0.1% from the same period in 2020. FFO (excluding net
debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs), which excludes the $10.9 million net debt prepayment costs and $6.1
million in one-time compensation costs, increased by $16.6 million or by $0.05 per unit or 3.1% on a diluted per unit basis over
the comparable period.
The $16.6 million increase was primarily the net effect of the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
$25.3 million lower pandemic-related provision for rent abatements and bad debts;
$12.9 million higher residential inventory gains primarily from the gain from the sale of a 75% interest in the condominium
component of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project in Toronto, the sale of an 80% interest in Queensway Residential
Lands in Toronto, partially offset by the 2020 gain from the sale of a 50% interest in Dufferin Plaza and the timing of
condominium sales;
$9.3 million lower net interest costs primarily due to lower average cost of debt, which is more than offset by the impact of
higher average debt balances;
$7.5 million higher FFO from equity-accounted investments primarily due to an increase in RioCan's ownership in the
RioCan-HBC joint venture, and higher gains from other equity-accounted investments; partially offset by,
$11.1 million lower realized gains on the sale of marketable securities and dividend income;
$9.9 million lower commercial NOI mainly due to asset dispositions and the effect of the pandemic on property operations
such as occupancy, net of $5.7 million higher NOI from completed developments, and acquisitions;
$4.8 million higher general and administration expenses from a mark-to-market adjustment for cash-settled unit-based
trustee costs in the prior year;
$4.7 million in lower other income primarily due to income in Q1 2020 from an investment in e2 (a development adjacent to
ePlace) and a fee earned in the prior year on the termination of a property forward purchase agreement, net of higher
favourable post-close working capital and other adjustments in 2021;
$4.2 million decrease in residential NOI primarily from the sale of a 50% non-managing interest in eCentral in Q1 2021 and
losses during lease-up as recently completed buildings come on-line;
$1.8 million lower property management and other service fee revenue; and
$0.9 million lower interest income impact primarily from lower average mortgages and loans receivable and lower effective
interest rates and lower condominium interim occupancy fees attributable to interest.
47 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Q4 2021
FFO increased by $22.4 million or 18.1% during the quarter when compared to the same period in 2020. FFO (excluding net
debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs), which excludes the $3.9 million net debt prepayment costs, increased
by $26.3 million or by $0.09 per unit or 23.08% on a diluted per unit basis over the comparable period.
This $26.3 million increase was primarily due to the net effect of the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
$22.8 million higher residential inventory gains primarily from the sale of a 75% interest in the condominium component of
RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project in Toronto, net of the gain from the sale of 50% interest in 2939-2943 Bloor Street
West in Q4 2020 and the timing of condominium sales;
$6.1 million lower pandemic-related provision for rent abatements and bad debts;
$2.4 million lower net interest costs primarily due to lower average cost of debt and lower average debt balances;
$2.2 million higher NOI from completed developments;
$2.0 million higher FFO from equity-accounted investments primarily due to an increase in RioCan's ownership in the
RioCan-HBC joint venture and higher gains from other equity-accounted investments; and
$1.0 million decrease in general and administration costs mainly due to lower compensation expense and mark-to-market
adjustments for cash-settled unit-based trustee costs in 2020, net of increases in other expenses; partially offset by,
$5.1 million lower NOI due to asset dispositions;
$4.8 million lower lease cancellation fees; and
$0.9 million lower other income primarily from a settlement gain in Q4 2020.
FFO Payout Ratio
The FFO Payout Ratio was 62.6% for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2021. The FFO Payout Ratio (excluding net
debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) was 60.6%, compared to 90.2% in 2020. The decline in each of the
payout ratios relative to last year is mainly due to the one-third reduction in distributions effective January 2021 despite the
benefit from Q1 2020 pre-pandemic FFO.
Adjusted Cashflow From Operations (ACFO)
ACFO is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information. RioCan’s
method of calculating ACFO is in accordance with the REALPAC whitepaper issued in February 2019.
The following table presents cash provided by operating activities and ACFO:
(thousands of dollars)
Cash provided by operating activities
ACFO
ACFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs)
$
$
$
ACFO Payout Ratio (i)
ACFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-
time compensation costs) (i)
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
169,537 $
182,472 $
490,397 $
552,584
162,337 $
129,092 $
531,455 $
462,777
166,233 $
129,092 $
544,301 $
462,777
59.7%
98.9%
58.3%
98.9%
(i) Calculated on a twelve-month trailing basis. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 48
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The following table represents a breakdown of adjustments for working capital changes used in the calculation of ACFO. These
are working capital changes that, in management’s view and based on the REALPAC February 2019 whitepaper, are not
indicative of sustainable cash flow available for distribution:
(thousands of dollars)
Working capital changes related to:
Residential inventory
Interest costs, net of interest income
Realty taxes and insurance
Transaction related costs (i)
Other (ii)
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
11,543 $
(6,549) $
11,071 $
(2,315)
(3,862)
(30,167)
(39,103)
4,471
86
1,017
1,726
3,995
(6,720)
(1,987)
(2,630)
(68,205)
(10,613)
(5,769)
4,606
3,513
Adjustments to working capital changes for ACFO
$
(16,382) $
(46,771) $
3,729 $
(76,468)
(i) Represents costs associated with dispositions and acquisitions.
(ii)
Includes working capital changes related to sales and other indirect taxes payable to or receivable from applicable governments, other
investments, and income tax payments (accruals) relating to the sale of our U.S portfolio in May 2016.
As ACFO starts with cash provided by operating activities, the adjustments outlined neutralize the above working capital changes
to ACFO. The net impact to ACFO of working capital changes is determined as follows:
(thousands of dollars)
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
Adjustments for other changes in working capital items as reported
on the consolidated statements of cash flows
Add: Adjustments to working capital changes for ACFO
Net working capital increase included in ACFO
$
$
37,708 $
63,212 $
25,603 $
77,524
(16,382)
(46,771)
3,729
(76,468)
21,326 $
16,441 $
29,332 $
1,056
ACFO Highlights
2021
ACFO for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased by $68.7 million or 14.8% compared to the same period in 2020.
Excluding the $10.9 million net debt prepayment costs and $1.9 million one-time compensation costs, ACFO (excluding net debt
prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) increased by $81.5 million or 17.6% over the comparable period. The $81.5
million increase was primarily the net effect of the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
$51.9 million increase in cash distributions received from equity-accounted investments, particularly the RioCan-HBC JV;
$28.3 million in higher net working capital increases relating to property operations;
$25.3 million lower pandemic-related provision for rent abatements and bad debts;
$12.9 million higher residential inventory gains primarily from the gain from the sale of a 75% interest in the condominium
component of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project in Toronto, the sale of an 80% interest in Queensway Residential
Lands in Toronto, partially offset by the 2020 gain from the sale of a 50% interest in Dufferin Plaza and the timing of
condominium sales;
$9.3 million lower net interest costs primarily due to lower average cost of debt, which is more than offset by the impact of
higher average debt balances; partially offset by,
$11.1 million in lower realized gains on the sale of marketable securities and dividend income;
$9.9 million lower commercial NOI mainly due to asset dispositions and the effect of the pandemic on property operations
such as occupancy, net of $5.7 million higher NOI from completed developments, and acquisition;
$5.8 million higher general and administration expenses primarily from an increase in compensation costs including a mark-
to-market adjustment for cash-settled, unit-based trustee costs in Q1 of 2020;
$5.0 million higher Normalized Capital Expenditures;
$4.7 million in lower other income primarily due to income in Q1 2020 from an investment in e2 (a development adjacent to
ePlace) and a fee earned in the prior year on the termination of a property forward purchase agreement, net of higher
favourable post-close working capital and other adjustments in 2021;
$4.2 million lower residential NOI primarily from the sale of a 50% non-managing interest in eCentral in Q1 2021 and losses
during lease-up as recently completed buildings come on-line; and
$1.8 million lower property management and other service fee revenue.
49 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Q4 2021
ACFO for the quarter increased by $33.2 million or 25.8% compared to the same period in 2020. Excluding the $3.9 million net
debt prepayment costs, ACFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) increased by $37.1
million or 28.8% over the comparable period. The $37.1 million increase was primarily the net effect of the following factors:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
$22.8 million higher residential inventory gains primarily from the sale of a 75% interest in the condominium component of
RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project in Toronto, net of the gain from the sale of 50% interest in 2939-2943 Bloor Street
West in Q4 2020 and the timing of condominium sales;
$10.9 million increase in cash distributions received from equity-accounted investments;
$6.1 million in lower pandemic-related provision for rent abatements and bad debts;
$4.9 million in higher net working capital increases relating to property operations;
$2.2 million higher NOI from completed developments;
$2.4 million lower net interest costs primarily due to lower average cost of debt and lower average debt balances; partially
offset by,
$5.1 million lower NOI due to asset dispositions;
$4.8 million lower lease cancellation fees;
$1.3 million higher Normalized Capital Expenditures; and
$0.9 million in lower other income primarily from a settlement gain in Q4 2020.
ACFO Payout Ratio
The ACFO Payout Ratio for the year was 59.7%. Excluding the $10.9 million net debt prepayment costs and $1.9 million one-time
compensation costs, the ACFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) was
58.3%, 40.6% lower than that of 2020 year end.
The ACFO Payout Ratio is calculated on a rolling twelve-month basis. It decreased by 39.2% from the payout ratio as at
December 31, 2020 mainly due to the one-third reduction in distributions effective January 2021 and higher distributions from
equity-accounted investments.
As previously discussed, the REALPAC ACFO definition includes net working capital fluctuations relating to recurring operating
activities. In RioCan management's view, this tends to introduce greater volatility in the ACFO Payout Ratio. Management,
therefore, also uses the FFO Payout Ratio, in addition to the ACFO Payout Ratio, in assessing its distribution paying capacity
because FFO is not subject to such working capital fluctuations.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 50
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
PROPERTY VALUATIONS
Refer to Note 3 of the 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the change in consolidated fair value IFRS carrying
values of our investment properties.
Valuation Processes
Internal Valuations
RioCan measures the vast majority of its investment properties, including co-owned properties, using valuations prepared by its
internal valuation team. The internal valuation team utilizes appraisal methodologies largely consistent with the practices
employed by third-party appraisers. This team consists of individuals who are knowledgeable and have specialized industry
experience in real estate valuations and report directly to a senior member of the Trust's management. The internal valuation
team's processes and results are reviewed and approved by the Valuations Committee on a quarterly basis.
The Trust's Valuations Committee is responsible for approving any fair value changes to the investment properties and consists of
senior management of the Trust including the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Investment Officer and other
executive members.
External Valuations
Depending on the property asset type and location, management may opt to obtain independent third-party valuations from firms
that employ experienced valuation professionals having the required qualifications in property appraisals for purposes of adopting
such appraised values in the case of land parcels or assessing the reasonableness of its internal investment property valuations.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust obtained a total of 28 external property appraisals, (including 5 vacant land
parcels) which supported an IFRS fair value of approximately $1.6 billion or 11.7% of the Trust's investment property portfolio as
at December 31, 2021. Our mandate is to conduct an average of six external appraisals on investment properties on a quarterly
basis or 24 investment properties a year, plus a selection of external land valuations, which is done every fourth quarter on our
excess land and greenfield sites.
Capitalization Rates
The capitalization rate is based on the location and quality of the properties and takes into account market data at the valuation
date.
The table below provides details of the average capitalization rate (weighted by Stabilized NOI) by market category:
As at
Major markets (i)
Secondary markets
Total average portfolio capitalization rate
Weighted average capitalization rate
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
5.10 %
7.68 %
5.29 %
5.22 %
7.67 %
5.44 %
(i)
Includes properties located in the six major Canadian markets of Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver and the Greater Toronto Area.
At December 31, 2021, the weighted average capitalization rate of the Trust's investment portfolio was 5.29%, which decreased
by 13 basis points when compared to September 30, 2021 and decreased by 15 basis points compared to December 31, 2020.
Increased transaction activity in 2021 and demand and pricing for well-located high quality assets, predominantly in the GTA has
remained strong and pricing for certain asset classes is at or higher than pre-pandemic levels. This resulted in a compression in
the total average portfolio capitalization rate of 6 basis points over last year. The remaining compression in the overall weighted
average capitalization rate resulted from the inclusion of The Well in the calculation as the project was moved to an income based
methodology of valuation in Q4 2021.
51 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Investment Property Valuation
The Trust recorded a $72.3 million net fair value gain for its investment properties for the three months ended December 31,
2021. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust recorded a net fair value gain of $124.1 million, representing 0.9% of the
IFRS carrying value of investment properties as of December 31, 2020, including assets held for sale.
In 2020, the Trust wrote down $526.8 million or 3.7% of its IFRS carrying value as of the beginning of 2020 to reflect the
estimated effect of the pandemic on property cash flow and capitalization rates. In 2021, a component of the recognized fair value
gains of $124.1 million on investment properties is attributable to the reversal of a portion of the negative impact associated with
the pandemic that was recorded in 2020.
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust estimated that no further major pandemic-related
adjustments were warranted as the carrying value for its investment properties reflected its best estimate for the highest and best
use as at December 31, 2021. The resiliency shown by shopping centres anchored by grocery stores and other necessity-based
retailers during the pandemic has re-affirmed that this is a valuable asset class and pricing for such properties is very strong. The
Trust's capital recycling program has also evidenced values across the portfolio. Pandemic-related adjustments made to enclosed
mall and properties located in Alberta and secondary markets, however, have not yet been adjusted back to pre-pandemic levels.
The factors underlying the estimated cash flows and capitalization rates used in the valuation process include but are not limited
to: geographic location, property type, the strength of the underlying tenant covenants, the proportion of tenants within the
property subject to discretionary consumer spending, discounted cash flow impact of any rent deferral and abatement
arrangements, estimated vacancy allowances and the resulting re-tenanting costs.
The short and long-term impact of the pandemic on the Trust's investment property valuation remains difficult to assess and
predict. Refer to the Risks and Uncertainties - COVID-19 Health Crisis section of this MD&A for discussions on the risks and
uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including the pandemic's impacts on property valuation. Further, refer to
Note 3 of the 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for a sensitivity analysis of investment property valuations to
changes in the three key inputs to the property valuation - stabilized net operating income (SNOI), capitalization rates and costs
to complete.
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
Acquisitions
On January 19, 2021, RioCan acquired a 100% interest in the 2978 Eglinton Avenue East property, located in Toronto, Ontario,
for the purchase price of $11.5 million, including transaction costs.
On April 7, 2021, RioCan completed the acquisition of an additional 10% of the air rights in The Well Building 6 (FourFifty The
Well) for the net purchase price of $5.6 million, including transaction costs. Following this transaction, RioCan owns 50% of
FourFifty The Well air rights, increased from the previous 40% interest.
Subsequent to year end, on January 28, 2022, RioCan acquired a 100% interest in four properties located in Toronto, Ontario for
the combined purchase price of $19.4 million, including transaction costs.
Subsequent to year end on February 8, 2022, RioCan acquired a 90% interest in the first phase of Market, a new apartment
complex in Montreal for a purchase price of $46.8 million and capitalization rate of 4.06%. Subject to customary market
conditions, RioCan will acquire, upon stabilization and at a pre-determined capitalization rate, a 90% interest in two future phases
of Market that are currently under construction with an expected completion date in Q3 2023. Refer to the Property Operations -
Residential Rental section of this MD&A for more information.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 52
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Dispositions
Despite the global pandemic, the Trust closed a number of dispositions during the year ended December 31, 2021 as
summarized below:
(in thousands of dollars or sq. ft., except where
otherwise noted)
Gross sales proceeds
(at RioCan's interest)
Property name and location
Date disposed
Ownership
interest
disposed
Capitalization
rate (i)
IPP
PUD (ii)
Residential
Inventory (ii)
Total
Debt
associated
with
property
(iii)
NLA
disposed at
RioCan's
Interest
Q4 2021
The Well (Building D), Toronto,
ON
Lethbridge Town Square,
Lethbridge, AB
Kennedy Commons, Toronto,
ON
Condominium component of
RioCan Leaside Centre,
Toronto, ON (iv) (ix)
Georgian Mall (Excess Lands),
Barrie, ON
Sunnybrook Plaza, Toronto, ON
(v)
Three-property portfolio
disposition (vi) (ix)
Total Q4 2021 Dispositions
Q3 2021
December 20, 2021
40.0 %
n/a $
— $ 15,856 $
— $ 15,856 $
—
December 20, 2021
100.0 %
11.26 %
7,455
December 14, 2021
50.0 %
4.49 % 107,500
—
—
—
7,455
—
— 107,500
—
195
December 1, 2021
75.0 %
n/a
—
—
54,441
54,441
—
November 15, 2021
50.0 %
n/a
—
3,450
—
3,450
November 5, 2021
50.0 %
n/a
—
30,021
—
30,021
October 13, 2021
50.0 %
4.16 % 149,378
—
— 149,378
$ 264,333 $ 49,327 $
54,441 $ 368,101 $
Merivale Market, Ottawa, ON
September 17, 2021
75.0 %
5.03 % $ 24,645 $
— $
— $ 24,645 $
Centre Carnaval LaSalle,
LaSalle, QC (vii)
August 19, 2021
50.0 %
2.09 %
35,000
Pine Plaza, Sault Ste Marie, ON
July 22, 2021
100.0 %
7.32 %
6,231
—
—
—
35,000
—
6,231
Windfields Farm (Excess
Lands), Oshawa, ON
Impact Plaza, Surrey, BC
Total Q3 2021 Dispositions
Q2 2021
Queensway Residential Lands,
Toronto, ON (viii) (ix)
July 8, 2021
100.0 %
n/a
—
11,273
—
11,273
July 6, 2021
100.0 %
4.50 %
73,000
—
—
73,000
$ 138,876 $ 11,273 $
— $ 150,149 $
June 23, 2021
80.0 %
n/a $
— $
2,289 $
28,107 $ 30,396 $
Colborne Place, Brantford, ON
June 16, 2021
100.0 %
8.35 %
11,150
—
—
11,150
The Well (Building E), Toronto,
ON
June 11, 2021
40.0 %
n/a
—
23,789
—
23,789
Cherry Hill Centre, Fergus, ON
June 7, 2021
100.0 %
6.43 %
17,520
Huron Heights, London, ON
June 7, 2021
100.0 %
9.09 %
18,857
June 2, 2021
50.0 %
7.83 %
20,250
May 27, 2021
75.0 %
5.95 %
22,725
April 16, 2021
100.0 %
11.00 %
9,050
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
17,520
18,857
—
20,250
—
22,725
—
9,050
$ 99,552 $ 26,078 $
28,107 $ 153,737 $
March 11, 2021
50.0 %
n/a $
— $ 17,574 $
— $ 17,574 $
—
March 1, 2021
50.0 %
15.97 %
6,000
—
—
6,000
January 22, 2021
100.0 %
n/a
—
3,400
—
3,400
—
—
January 7, 2021
January 7, 2021
50.0 %
50.0 %
4.60 %
21,862
3.56 % 127,746
—
—
—
21,862
15,192
— 127,746
67,444
$ 155,608 $ 20,974 $
— $ 176,582 $ 82,636
$ 658,369 $ 107,652 $
82,548 $ 848,569 $ 82,636
1,723
(i) Capitalization rate is based on In-place NOI calculated on a trailing 12 month basis when the related sale agreement becomes firm, excluding the
impact of pandemic-related provisions.
53 RioCan Annual Report 2021
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
77
—
—
—
218
490
42
104
59
—
135
340
—
70
—
74
88
193
120
135
680
—
57
—
11
145
213
Charlottetown Mall,
Charlottetown, PEI (v)
Keswick Marketplace, Keswick,
ON
Cambrian Mall, Sault Ste.
Marie, ON
Total Q2 2021 Dispositions
Q1 2021
Westgate - Phase One
(Rhythm), Ottawa, ON (ix)
Tanger Outlets St. Sauveur, St.
Sauveur, QC
Windfields Farm - School Site,
Oshawa, ON
ePlace, Toronto, ON (ix)
eCentral, Toronto, ON (ix)
Total Q1 2021 Dispositions
Total 2021 Dispositions
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(ii)
Includes cost recoveries of $22.5 million, comprised of $12.1 million related to Westgate - Phase One (Rhythm), $4.8 million related to Sunnybrook
Plaza, $1.9 million related to The Well (Building E), $1.9 million related to the condominium component of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use
project, $1.4 million related to The Well (Building D) and $0.3 million cost recoveries at Queensway Development (Residential Lands). Total sales
proceeds excluding cost recoveries was $167.7 million for both PUD and residential inventory for the year.
(iii) Excludes debt associated with property paid prior to or on closing.
(iv) RioCan transferred its 100% in the condominium component of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project to the RC (Leaside) LP - Class B as part
of the consideration to obtain a 25.0% interest in the joint venture, which is treated as an equity-accounted investment (refer to the Joint
Arrangements section of this MD&A).
(v) RioCan provided a vendor take-back mortgage of $23.7 million related to Sunnybrook Plaza and a $3.0 million vendor take-back mortgage related
(vi)
to Charlottetown Mall transactions.
Includes the 50% disposition of the non-managing interest in three properties located in the Greater Toronto Area, comprised of Pivot, multi-family
residential rental property, and two grocery anchored retail assets, RioCentre Oakville and Spring Farm Marketplace. The blended capitalization
rate is based on in-place NOI for the income-producing properties, and stabilized NOI for the residential property.
(vii) The low capitalization rate reflects the redevelopment potential of the respective property.
(viii) RioCan disposed its 100.0% ownership interest in the Queensway Residential Lands to the RC (Queensway) LP as part of the consideration to
obtain a 20.0% interest in the joint venture, which is treated as an equity-accounted investment (refer to the Joint Arrangements section of this
MD&A).
(ix) The following represent partial interest dispositions. RioCan retained the remaining ownership interest in these properties.
In 2021, the Trust completed $848.6 million of dispositions at a weighted average capitalization rate of 3.75%, a testament to the
quality of and demand for the Trust's assets, which include $658.4 million of income producing assets at a weighted average
capitalization rate of 4.83% and $190.2 million of development properties with no in-place income.
As of February 9, 2022, the Trust has firm or conditional deals that were in-place at or entered into after year end and deals that
closed subsequent to year end to sell full or partial interests in a number of properties totaling $98.0 million.
RioCan's disposition program permits, in some cases, the advantages of shedding low growth or vulnerable assets, but in all
cases, is an effective means to raising capital that can be put to beneficial use to strengthen its balance sheet and fund
development.
A number of these transactions involve the sale of partial interests in development properties as well as closing of prearranged air
rights sales or future density which allows the Trust to not only realize inherent density value and recycle capital, but also to
mitigate risk, share costs, earn additional fee income, and attract new partners or strengthen existing partner relationships. The
quality of RioCan's assets are evident in the pricing achieved and in the well respected and established partners attracted despite
uncertainty during challenging pandemic circumstances.
JOINT ARRANGEMENTS
Joint arrangement activities represent real estate investments in which RioCan has joint control and either owns an undivided
interest in the assets and liabilities with its co-owners (co-ownership or joint operations) or ownership rights to the residual equity
of a separate entity holding the property interests (joint ventures) that are accounted for as equity-accounted investments. RioCan
has 44 properties with joint operations and 14 properties in 5 joint ventures.
The Trust’s co-ownership arrangements are governed by co-ownership agreements with its various co-owners. The Trust's joint
venture arrangements are typically governed by limited partnership agreements and/or shareholders' agreements. RioCan’s
standard joint arrangements provides exit and transfer provisions, including, but not limited to, buy/sell and/or right of first offers
or refusals that allow for the unwinding of these joint arrangements should the circumstances necessitate.
Generally, the Trust is only liable for its proportionate share of the obligations of the joint arrangements in which it participates,
except in limited circumstances. Credit risk arises in the event that co-owners default on the payment of their proportionate share
of such obligations. The joint arrangement agreements will typically provide RioCan with an option to remedy any non-
performance by a defaulting co-owner/partner. These credit risks are mitigated as the Trust has recourse against the assets
under its joint arrangement agreements in the event of default by its co-owners/partners, in which case the Trust’s claim would be
against both the underlying real estate investments and the co-owners/partners that are in default. In addition to the matter noted
above, RioCan has provided guarantees on debt totalling $225.4 million as at December 31, 2021 on behalf of co-owners/
partners (December 31, 2020 - $139.9 million).
In addition to the 5 joint ventures, the Trust has significant influence over 5 limited partnerships, and, as a result, these are also
equity-accounted investments.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 54
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Selected Financial Information of Joint Ventures and Other Equity-Accounted Investments
Total Assets
(thousands of dollars)
As at December 31, 2021
Joint operations:
Total assets of proportionately consolidated
joint operations
Equity-accounted joint ventures:
HBC (RioCan-HBC JV)
Marketvest Corporation/Dale-Vest Corporation
(Dawson-Yonge LP)
Bloor Street West (RioCan-Fieldgate LP)
RC (Queensway) LP
RC (Leaside) LP - Class B
Income
properties
PUD (i)
Residential
inventory (ii) Other (iii) Total assets
Total assets
as at
December
31, 2020
$ 1,427,243 $ 1,067,792 $ 195,529 $ 127,973 $ 2,818,537 $ 2,164,179
$ 398,403 $
8,925
—
—
—
— $
—
— $ 33,236 $ 431,639 $
254,241
—
210
9,135
9,154
1,809
14,237
383
16,429
16,503
657
7,696
2,716
11,069
—
2,466 $
10,235
32,168 $ 36,545 $ 478,507 $
10,235
—
—
—
279,898
77,725
Total assets of equity-accounted joint ventures (iv)
$ 407,328 $
Other equity-accounted investments (iv)
—
—
89,123
7,935
97,058
Total assets of equity-accounted investments (iv)
$ 407,328 $
2,466 $ 121,291 $ 44,480 $ 575,565 $
357,623
Total joint operations and equity-accounted
investments (iv)
$ 1,834,571 $ 1,070,258 $ 316,820 $ 172,453 $ 3,394,102 $ 2,521,802
(i)
The value of properties under development includes active development projects as well as the value of development lands where development is
currently non-active.
(ii) Residential inventory is comprised of the Bloor Street West development with Fieldgate, the Queensway Residential Lands with RC (Queensway)
LP and the condominium component of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project with RC (Leaside) LP - Class B.
(iii) Primarily includes finance lease receivable, cash and cash equivalents, rents receivable and other operating expenditures recoverable from
tenants.
(iv) This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section in this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
The above includes 10 premier partners that are large real estate investors in our major markets. Working with these partners
enables to uncover opportunities, finance our pipeline and earn fees.
Total NOI
NOI of proportionately consolidated joint operations and NOI of joint operations and equity-accounted investments are non-GAAP
financial measures. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information.
(thousands of dollars)
Joint Operations:
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
Total NOI from proportionately consolidated joint operations
$
17,078 $
16,333 $
64,444 $
61,088
Equity-accounted investments:
Joint ventures (i):
HBC (RioCan-HBC JV)
Marketvest Corporation/Dale-Vest Corporation
(Dawson-Yonge LP)
Bloor Street West (RioCan-Fieldgate LP)
RC (Queensway) LP
RC (Leaside) LP - Class B
Total NOI of equity-accounted joint ventures
Other equity-accounted investments
Total NOI of equity-accounted investments
Total NOI of joint operations and equity-accounted
investments
$
5,402 $
3,339 $
20,501 $
13,268
97
8
50
—
127
(21)
—
—
403
67
105
—
465
(21)
—
—
5,557 $
115
5,672 $
3,445 $
(2)
3,443 $
21,076 $
350
21,426 $
13,712
(150)
13,562
22,750 $
19,776 $
85,870 $
74,650
$
$
$
(i) Includes the Trust's equity-accounted joint arrangements only and excludes our equity-accounted investment in the WhiteCastle Funds.
55 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
RioCan-HBC JV
On February 5, 2021, RioCan contributed the remaining $140.1 million investment commitment related to the RioCan-HBC JV,
which increased RioCan's ownership interest in the RioCan-HBC JV to 20.2% (December 31, 2020 - 12.6%). The following tables
present the financial results of the RioCan-HBC JV on a 100% basis:
Condensed Statements of Financial Position
(thousands of dollars)
As at
Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities (i)
Non-current liabilities (ii)
Net assets
RioCan's share of net assets in RioCan-HBC JV (iii)
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
$
$
7,840 $
1,993,503
486,103
325,911
1,189,329 $
267,266 $
4,068
1,990,538
313,707
508,094
1,172,805
150,578
Includes accounts payable and other liabilities, and mortgages payable and lines of credit maturing within twelve months.
(i)
(ii)
Includes mortgages payable and lines of credit with maturities beyond twelve months.
(iii) Represents RioCan's proportionate share of net assets and other acquisition-related costs.
Condensed Statements of Income
(thousands of dollars)
Rental revenue
Operating expenses
Fair value (losses) gains
Interest expense
Net income
RioCan's share of net income in RioCan-HBC JV
Add back/(Deduct):
Fair value losses (gains) – RioCan-HBC JV
Operational lease revenue (expenses) from ROU assets in
RioCan-HBC JV
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
35,918 $
35,470 $
142,429 $
142,409
5,482
7,318
8,776
$
$
28,978 $
5,835 $
5,304
(18,149)
8,968
3,049 $
382 $
22,011
(5,537)
35,342
79,539 $
15,368 $
22,499
(70,566)
36,632
12,712
1,590
(1,481)
2,289
1,120
8,901
(11)
(7)
(42)
(28)
RioCan's share of FFO in RioCan-HBC JV (i)
$
4,343 $
2,664 $
16,446 $
10,463
(i)
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP measure.
RioCan's share of net income and FFO in the JV increased by $1.7 million and $6.0 million for the quarter and the year when
compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to ownership increase in Q1 2021.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 56
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Properties Under Development
RioCan’s development program is an important component of its long-term growth strategy and is focused on well-located
properties in the six major markets in Canada. Often these are properties that RioCan already owns and are located directly on,
or in proximity to, major transit lines such as the existing Toronto Transit Commission's subway lines or the Eglinton LRT line,
which is currently under construction. Development opportunities also arise from the fact that retail centres are generally built with
lot coverages of approximately 25% of the underlying lands and municipalities are supporting additional density particularly near
major infrastructure investments. Considering that RioCan already owns the land for its portfolio of mixed-use redevelopment
opportunities, these projects are expected to generate strong incremental returns and increase the Trust's net asset value.
The overall development environment in Canada is undergoing changes. Refer to the Business Overview and Strategy, Business
Environment and Outlook, and Risks and Uncertainties sections of this MD&A for discussions about the development
environment in general and under the pandemic specifically, as well as associated risks. Development risk management is
essential to the Trust's success. The Trust strategically and prudently manages its development risks as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
RioCan undertakes developments selectively based on opportunities in its portfolio and within the major markets it focuses
on.
Development projects must be expected to generate appropriate risk-adjusted returns. The Trust will not commence
construction until it has third-party market studies of the rental or for sale residential markets in the development areas and,
where a large portion of the development has commercial space, the requisite leasing commitments pertaining to the
commercial portion of the mixed-use developments are required.
RioCan’s well established and robust internal control framework ensures proper oversight over development approvals and
construction management.
RioCan uses a staggered approach in its development program to avoid unnecessary concentration of development projects
in a single period of time in order to allocate risks and manage the Trust's capital. The staggered development approach also
enables proper allocation of personnel resources and ensures that the Trust’s experienced development team is at the
appropriate scale, resulting in no overhead pressure for RioCan to take on suboptimal development activities.
RioCan utilizes strategic partnerships to reduce capital requirements and mitigate risks.
RioCan often already owns the assets with development potential which are income producing. This allows the Trust to
manage the timing of development starts, and if required, these assets can continue to generate income until the appropriate
time to commence development is reached.
RioCan's development team utilizes a variety of cost mitigation strategies, such as working with experienced construction
managers early in the project design stage to validate that a project's constructability and efficiency is maximized, ensuring
that soil and geotechnical conditions are known before breaking ground, finalizing construction drawings to the furthest
extent possible prior to commencing construction, and structuring construction management contracts such that the
contracts are converted to fixed price contracts as soon as all of the scope is defined thus limiting cost escalations.
The Trust's mixed-use residential rental development allows the Trust to access Canadian Mortgage and Housing
Corporation (CMHC) insured mortgages which diversifies the Trust's funding sources and provides a lower cost of debt.
RioCan's developments are across numerous geographic markets, thus permitting diversification of market dynamics.
The Trust categorizes the projects within its development program as follows:
Category
Greenfield Development
Description
Projects on vacant land typically located in suburban markets that are being constructed or developed
from the ground-up for future use as income producing properties (IPP or IPPs).
Urban Intensification
Projects at existing IPPs located in urban markets, which typically involve increasing the density or
square footage of the properties and are often mixed-use projects.
Expansion and
Redevelopment
Existing IPPs, or components thereof, that are being repositioned through redevelopment, which typically
increases NOI by adding to the rentable area of the properties.
In addition to the above development categories, the Trust also owns vacant lands and other properties that could be used for
future developments. Such vacant land and other properties are reported as “Development Lands and Other” under properties
under development (PUD) in the Estimated PUD Project Costs section of this MD&A.
Management's current estimates and assumptions, as discussed throughout this Development Program section, are subject to
change. Such changes may be material to the Trust. Although the estimated development expenditures are based upon what
management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these
projections particularly under the current health crisis and development expenditures may, therefore, materially differ from
management's current estimates. In addition, there is no assurance that all of these developments will be undertaken, and if they
are, there is no assurance as to the mix of commercial and residential developments, the costs, the phasing of the projects, or the
development yields to be achieved.
57 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Declaration of Trust and Financial Covenants
The provisions of the Trust’s Declaration have the effect of limiting direct and indirect investments in greenfield developments and
development properties held for resale (each net of related mortgage debt and mezzanine financing which funds the co-owners’
share of such developments) to no more than 15% of total consolidated Unitholders’ equity of the Trust, as determined under
IFRS (herein referred to as the "Basket Ratio" with Adjusted Unitholders' Equity as defined in the Declaration). As at
December 31, 2021, RioCan's investments in greenfield development and residential inventory as a percentage of consolidated
Unitholders' equity is 4.4% and, therefore, the Trust is in compliance with this restriction.
In addition, RioCan's revolving unsecured operating line of credit and non-revolving unsecured credit facilities agreements require
the Trust to maintain certain financial covenants, one of which includes a more restrictive covenant as it pertains to the Trust's
development activities. As at December 31, 2021, the Trust is in compliance with all financial covenants pursuant to the operating
line of credit and credit facilities agreements including the one relating to the Trust's development activities. Refer to Note 26 of
the 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
Development Pipeline
RioCan's development pipeline as at December 31, 2021 is estimated as follows:
(thousands of sq. ft.)
A. Active projects with detailed cost estimates
Greenfield Development (v)
Urban Intensification (vi)
Expansion & Redevelopment (vii)
Subtotal
Estimated Density (NLA) at RioCan's interest (i)
Number
of
Projects
(ii)
Total PUD (iii)
Residential
Inventory
(iv)
Components of PUD
Commercial
Residential
Rental
Air Rights
Sale (x)
2
438
438
9 2,816
2,605
11 3,254
3,043
12
181
181
23 3,435
3,224
—
211
211
—
211
1,495
1,706
311
2,017
438
995
1,433
181
1,614
2,871
4,485
2,901
7,386
—
535
535
—
535
11,118
11,653
20,958
32,611
—
1,075
1,075
—
1,075
—
1,075
—
1,075
B. Active projects with cost estimates in progress(viii)
20 15,484
13,989
Total Active Projects
C. Future projects (ix)
Total development pipeline
43 18,919
17,213
17 24,170
23,859
60 43,089
41,072
(i) Estimated density across the various components of the development pipeline is expressed as NLA, which represents approximately 90% of
Gross Floor Area (GFA) for residential rental and inventory developments. This conversion factor is an estimate, which is based on a number of
assumptions including but not limited to, site plan approval, final building design and floor plans as well as the mix of commercial and residential
space in a multi-use development project.
(ii) Given the range of development activities and the multi-phase nature of the development projects included in the total development pipeline, a
single investment property could have more than one project. Therefore, the number of projects should not be viewed as equivalent to the number
of properties under development.
(iii) PUD NLA includes NLA for air right sales in addition to commercial and residential rental NLA, but excludes NLA for condominiums and townhouse
projects which are reported separately as Residential Inventory.
(iv) Represents the density associated with the development of our residential condominiums and townhouse projects that are to be sold in the normal
course of business upon project completion, not to be held for long-term capital appreciation or rental income. As such, the costs associated with
this NLA are treated as residential inventory under IFRS and are thus not reported as PUD, even though this NLA forms part of RioCan’s
development program and is included in the above estimated development pipeline. Condominium and townhouse developments are discussed
under the Residential Inventory section of this MD&A.
(v) Greenfield Development projects include approximately 0.3 million square feet that are currently IPP.
(vi) Urban Intensification projects include approximately 1.2 million square feet that are currently IPP including 1.0 million square feet of air rights that
have been sold.
(vii) Expansion and Redevelopment projects include approximately 0.1 million square feet of vacant NLA being redeveloped for future tenants.
(viii) Active projects with cost estimates in progress include approximately 2.5 million square feet that are currently IPP.
(ix) Future projects density includes approximately 2.6 million square feet that are currently IPP.
(x) Under IFRS, costs associated with air rights sales, which include, but are not limited to, the costs of underlying structure and infrastructure
required for the closing of the air rights sales, are part of the costs of the properties under development until the air rights are sold. As a result,
density related to air rights sales is included as part of the PUD square footage.
It should be noted that the explanations or definitions in the footnotes for terms in the above table have the same meanings for
the same terms across this Properties Under Development section of this MD&A and therefore will not be repeated after each
relevant table.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 58
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Approximately 6.7 million square feet of NLA out of the total estimated 43.1 million square feet development pipeline is existing
NLA which is currently income producing or air rights that have been sold, resulting in net incremental density estimated at 36.4
million square feet as at December 31, 2021. When compared to December 31, 2020, the development pipeline has increased by
1.3 million square feet primarily due to the increase of expected development NLA based on proposed redevelopment plans for
several Future projects and the Queen & Ashbridge project in Toronto under Active Projects with Costs Estimates in Progress.
This increase was partially offset by the disposition of an 80% interest in The Queensway Residential Lands to a consortium of
partners and the subsequent reclassification of the remaining 20% interest to equity-accounted investments during Q2 2021; the
removal of Pivot in Toronto as the project is complete and is now in lease-up; the sale of a 50% non-managing interest in Rhythm
in Ottawa; the removal of Impact Plaza in Surrey as the property was sold on July 6, 2021; the removal of Sunnybrook as our
50% interest in the property was sold on November 5, 2021, the sale of a 75% interest in the condominium component of RioCan
Leaside Centre mixed-use project on December 1, 2021 and a subsequent reclassification of the remaining 25% interest to
equity-accounted investments.
The creation of high value air rights is key to unlocking the inherent value in our development pipeline. Every step toward shovel
ready as zoning, de-tenanting and environmental matters are addressed, incrementally increases the value of our properties. The
following table details the Trust's development pipeline (at RioCan's interest) by zoning status.
(thousands of sq. ft., unless
otherwise noted)
Zoning approved
Zoning applications submitted
Zoning pending application
Total development pipeline
Number of
Projects
% of square
footage
zoned
Estimated Density (NLA) at RioCan's interest
Components of PUD
Total
PUD
Residential
Inventory
Commercial
Residential
Rental
Air Rights
Sale
38
7
15
60
31.9 % 13,756 12,225
1,531
4,249
16.7 %
7,195
7,020
51.4 % 22,138 21,827
175
311
100.0 % 43,089 41,072
2,017
666
2,471
7,386
6,901
6,354
19,356
32,611
1,075
—
—
1,075
Zoned NLA decreased marginally by 0.3 million square feet when compared to the year ended December 31, 2020 for the same
reasons as noted earlier for the change in total development pipeline except for the removal of Impact Plaza which was not
previously zoned. Virtually all of the projects are located in the six major markets and are typically located in the vicinity of existing
or planned substantive transit infrastructure with 76.3% of the development pipeline located in the GTA.
(thousands of sq. ft., unless otherwise noted)
Number of projects
NLA
% of total NLA
Estimated Density (NLA) at RioCan's Interest
Six Major Markets
Greater Toronto Area
Ottawa
Calgary
Montreal
Edmonton
Vancouver
Total Six Major Markets
Other (i)
Total development pipeline
(i) Relates to smaller redevelopment projects.
39
8
5
2
2
2
58
2
60
32,881
2,436
2,943
1,181
2,712
904
43,057
32
43,089
76.3 %
5.7 %
6.8 %
2.7 %
6.3 %
2.1 %
99.9 %
0.1 %
100.0 %
59 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Estimated PUD Project Costs
Estimated project costs include land costs measured at fair value of the land or existing IPP upon transfer to PUD, soft and hard
construction costs, external leasing costs, tenant inducements, construction and development management fees, and capitalized
interest and other carrying costs, as well as capitalized development staff compensation and other expenses, but are net of
estimated costs recoveries and proceeds from air rights sales.
RioCan's share of estimated PUD project costs as at December 31, 2021 for the 23 active PUD projects with detailed cost
estimates (Category A as shown in the Development Pipeline table earlier), plus the current carrying costs of the development
lands and other and net of projected proceeds from development dispositions, are summarized in the table below. Costs relating
to condominiums and townhouse developments are excluded in the following table as they are included in the Residential
Inventory section in the 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements and in this MD&A.
(thousands of dollars or
thousands of sq. ft.)
Number of
Projects
Total PUD
NLA
At RioCan's Interest
Costs Incurred to Date
Completed
(IPP)
PUD
Total
Total
Estimated
Costs
Estimated
PUD Costs
to Complete
Greenfield Development
Urban Intensification
Expansion & Redevelopment (iii)
Active projects with detailed cost estimates
Development Lands and Other (i)
Projected proceeds from dispositions (ii)
Total
Fair Value to Date
2
9
11
12
23
438 $ 204,966 $ 125,291 $
44,737 $ 170,028 $
34,938
2,605 1,464,947
166,471
887,241 1,053,712
411,235
3,043 1,669,913
291,762
931,978 1,223,740
446,173
181
84,716
—
54,430
54,430
30,286
3,224 $ 1,754,629 $ 291,762 $ 986,408 $ 1,278,170 $ 476,459
—
—
363,787
(10,160)
—
—
363,787
363,787
—
—
—
(10,160)
$ 2,108,256 $ 291,762 $ 1,350,195 $ 1,641,957 $ 466,299
$ 285,056 $ 1,457,302 $ 1,742,358
(i) Development lands and other includes excess land and other properties that could be used for future developments.
(ii) Represents firm or conditional land sales that the Trust intends to sell instead of holding for long-term income, which management considers to be
reductions to its overall development costs.
(iii) Expansion and Redevelopment projects tend to be shorter in duration and smaller in size compared to Greenfield and Urban Intensification
projects, and generally pertain to the redevelopment of individual unit(s) at a property. Once the redevelopment of the individual unit(s) has/have
been completed, the NLA and associated costs are transferred to IPP and are no longer included in the development pipeline or development
costs, resulting in nil completed IPP in this table.
Total estimated costs for the 23 active projects with detailed cost estimates as at December 31, 2021 decreased by $164.9 million
when compared to December 31, 2020. This decrease was primarily due to the removal of Pivot from Urban Intensification as the
project is complete, and the sale of a non-managing 50% interest in Rhythm, partially offset by an increase in total estimated
costs at The Well and the addition of projects to the Expansion and Redevelopment category.
The above total estimated development costs as at December 31, 2021 are further broken down by committed and non-
committed spending as follows:
At RioCan's Interest
Costs Incurred to Date
(thousands of dollars)
Committed (i)
Non-committed
Total
Total Estimated
Costs
Completed
(IPP)
PUD
Total
Estimated PUD
Costs to Complete
$
$
1,744,469 $
291,762 $
986,408 $ 1,278,170 $
466,299
363,787
—
363,787
363,787
—
2,108,256 $
291,762 $ 1,350,195 $ 1,641,957 $
466,299
(i) A project is considered to be committed when all major planning issues have been resolved, anchor tenant(s) for the commercial components has/
have been secured, and/or construction is about to commence or has commenced. Although a non-committed project may have a completed
portion, the Trust is not committed to completing the remaining phase(s) of the project if it so decides in due course. Development Lands and
Other are included in non-committed projects.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 60
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Incremental Value Creation
For the 23 active properties under development with detailed costs estimates, as well as development lands and other, as
summarized under the Estimated PUD Project Costs section of this MD&A, the Trust has recognized $100.4 million of cumulative
fair value gains as at December 31, 2021. Most of the recognized cumulative fair value gains are related to the benefit from air
rights sales at The Well, increased valuations of excess land held for future development and fair value gains recognized upon
sales of interests to partners.
As transactions continue to validate the inherent value of air rights, the Trust anticipates realizing substantial net value creation
from its additional 17.5 million square feet of excess density that is either zoned or have zoning applications submitted as well as
the 22.1 million square feet of future projects. As at December 31, 2021, nominal fair value gains or inventory gains have been
recognized relating to these 39.6 million square feet of density.
Properties under Development Continuity
(thousands of dollars)
Balance, beginning of period
Acquisitions (i)
Dispositions (i)
Development expenditures
Transfers PUD to IPP - cost
Transfers PUD to IPP - fair value (gains) losses
Transfers IPP to PUD
Transfers to residential inventory
Fair value gains (losses), net
Earn-out consideration
Other
Balance end of period
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
1,516,602 $
1,489,164 $
1,353,982 $
1,260,382
—
(49,327)
79,457
2,110
(48,157)
129,801
5,563
(107,652)
365,120
36,149
(84,610)
457,109
(64,271)
(290,194)
(192,049)
(386,630)
(6,770)
—
(17,909)
(480)
—
—
18,637
48,700
(18,585)
19,616
2,890
—
17,890
27,589
(21,816)
7,087
2,160
(572)
4,817
161,037
(71,259)
(25,903)
2,890
—
$
1,457,302 $
1,353,982 $
1,457,302 $
1,353,982
(i) Refer to the Acquisitions and Dispositions section of this MD&A for information regarding development property acquisitions and dispositions.
Completed Developments in 2021
During the year ended December 31, 2021, RioCan transferred 243,000 square feet of completed development projects to
income producing properties. A summary of RioCan’s NLA development completions during the year is as follows:
(thousands of sq. ft.)
Property location
Greenfield Development
NLA at RioCan's Interest
2021
RioCan’s %
ownership
Total
NLA
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Tenants
RioCan Windfields
100 %
34
Total Greenfield Development
34 —
4
4
8
22
8
22
The Canadian Brewhouse, Tiny Hoppers
Daycare, IDA Pharmacy, Petro-Canada,
Chatime, Baskin-Robbins
Urban Intensification
Litho.
Total Urban Intensification
Expansion and Redevelopment
RioCan Shawnessy
Yonge Sheppard Centre Commercial
Burlington Centre
50 %
100 %
100 %
50 %
89
89
38
75 —
14 — LCBO, Farm Boy, Residential Tower
75 —
14 —
38 — — The Brick
10 —
10 — — Angus Valley Montessori
11
11 — — — PetSmart
Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre
100 %
61 —
45
Total Expansion and Redevelopment
120
11
93
8
8
8
Pinecrest-Queensway Community
Health Centre, Rexall, Metro
8
Total Development Completion
243
86
97
30
30
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Annual Development Spending and Completion Outlook
Annual development spending for 2022 is estimated in the $475 million to $525 million range, which are net of projected cost
recovery and proceeds from air rights sales and includes spending on residential inventory within equity-accounted investments.
The Trust also has between $30 million to $35 million of revenue enhancing capital expenditures planned for 2022 in support of
its strategic objectives.
The following table provides a summary of the components for annual development spend including residential inventory projects
and revenue enhancing capital expenditures. Inventory projects satisfy market demand for home ownership and enable the Trust
to accelerate capital recycling to further fund its development program.
(millions of dollars)
Properties under development
Residential Inventory (i)
Subtotal 2022 estimated development spending
2022 estimated revenue enhancing capital expenditures
Total spend across all categories
2022 Estimated Development Spending and
Revenue Enhancing Capital Expenditures
$370 - $410
$105 - $115
$475 - $525
$30 - $35
$505 - $560
(i)
Includes estimated development spend for residential inventory within equity-accounted investments in the range of $48 million - $52 million.
The Trust's long-term goal is to keep the total IFRS value of PUD and residential inventory on the consolidated balance sheet as
a percentage of consolidated gross book value of assets at approximately 10% or lower (except for short-term fluctuations as
large projects are completed), despite the maximum of 15% permitted under the Trust's revolving unsecured operating line of
credit and other credit facilities agreements. As at December 31, 2021, this metric was 11.0%. Refer to Note 26 of the 2021
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details. The 0.7% increase in this metric when compared to last year end
was mainly driven by the timing of development spend and completions.
The Trust has been funding and will continue to fund its developments primarily through proceeds from dispositions, sales
proceeds from residential inventory or air rights sales, strategic development partnerships with existing or new partners, as well
as retained earnings or excess cash flows after maintenance capital expenditures and distributions have been paid.
The Trust's estimated development completions for 2021 to 2023 are summarized as follows:
(thousands of dollars,
unless otherwise noted)
Year of completion
NLA Completion
(SF)
Projected Development Completions (at RioCan's Interest)
Total Net Costs
transfers from PUD
to IPP (iii)
IFRS Cost
Transfers from PUD
to IPP (i)
Adjustments to
Cash Basis (ii)
Incremental
Stabilized Cash
NOI (iv)
2021
2022
2023
243,045
750,259
714,250
$
$
170,716
695,782
625,868
(14,212)
(59,205)
(48,088)
$
$
156,504
636,578
577,779
6,761
28,250
28,016
(i) Cost transfers include multiple projects, including The Well transfers to IPP during 2022 and 2023.
(ii) Adjustments to cash basis include applicable interim or fee income earned during the development period, proceeds from land sales recognized
during the life of the project, capitalized interest on equity invested and fair value components that were included in initial amounts transferred into
PUD.
(iii) This is a non-GAAP financial measure and forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure calculated based on expected IFRS cost transfers from
PUD to IPP adjusted for items noted in (ii), and is a measure of the net cash cost of completed developments.
(iv) This is a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure calculated based on proforma annualized Stabilized NOI. Refer to the Non-GAAP
Measures section of this MD&A for more information on NOI.
The above project completion estimates are subject to changes due to risks and uncertainties as discussed in this MD&A. The
IFRS cost transfers from PUD to IPP represent estimated IFRS project costs net of proceeds from sales of air rights including
costs recoveries. Adjustments to cash basis which are deducted from the IFRS costs transfers so as to arrive at total net costs
transfers from PUD to IPP include applicable interim or fee income earned during the development period, proceeds from land
sales recognized during the life of the project, capitalized interest on invested equity and any fair value components that were
included in initial amounts transferred into PUD.
Effective Q3 2021, the table above reflects expected development completions for The Well occurring in the year in which each
tenant’s fixturing period ends and are expected to largely coincide with the tenants' rent commencement dates. In previous
quarters, expected development completions were reflected as occurring in the year of expected tenant possession i.e. at the
beginning of the fixturing periods. This assumption underlying the expected dates of transfers of development completions for
The Well takes into account the terms of the lease contracts, the overall scale and state of readiness of the project and the nature
and extent of the leasehold improvements and has no impact on project cash flows. Assigning the expected end of the fixturing as
the expected date of development completions has the effect of increasing the capitalization of development carrying costs up to
the end of the fixturing period and delaying the recognition of straight-line rent. The Well’s construction and deliveries are
proceeding on schedule.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 62
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Mixed-Use Residential Development
RioCan remains committed to its residential development program. For risks related to the current COVID-19 health crisis and the
inherent difficulty in predicting the tong-term impact of the pandemic, refer to the Business Overview and Strategy, Business
Environment and Outlook, and Risks and Uncertainties sections of this MD&A for more details.
RioCan targets to develop approximately 10,000 residential rental units over the next decade. The following table is as of
February 9, 2022 and summarizes the number of residential units that have been completed, are under construction or are
expected to be in different phases of development by 2023:
Completed (iii)
Under construction
Subtotal
Different phases under development by 2023 (iv)
Total by 2023
Units (at 100%)
Number of projects
Residential Rental
1,698
1,054
2,752
1,330
4,082
Condominium/
Townhouse (i)
973
1,194
2,167
4,799
6,966
Total Units
2,671
2,248
4,919
6,129
11,048
Total Projects (ii)
10
7
17
17
34
(i)
Includes 242 units from one condominium project at Bloor Street West in Toronto, 532 condominium units from Verge Phase One and Phase Two
in Toronto, and 643 units from the condominium component of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project. All three projects are included in the
equity-accounted investments under IFRS given the respective partnership structures.
(ii) One property could have more than one project. The number of projects should not be viewed as equivalent to number of properties.
(iii) Completed Residential Rental units does not include the 139 acquired units at the first phase of Market.
(iv) Residential Rental units included in different phases under development are only units that will be under construction by 2023.
The following table summarizes the Trust's mixed-use residential projects that have been currently identified, some of which are
actively being developed and others that are considered to be strong possible intensification opportunities. This summary does
not include Greenfield Development and Urban Intensification projects that have commercial components only.
63 RioCan Annual Report 2021
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
556
—
—
216
129
—
—
Fifth and Third East Village (5th & THIRD) (i)
Yorkville (11 YV) (i)
The Well (i)
The Well - (FourFifty The Well) (i)
College & Manning (Strada) (i)
Total active mixed-use residential projects with
detailed cost estimates - 9 projects (ii)
B
Active mixed-use residential projects with cost
estimates in progress (iii)
Approved Zoning
Clarkson Village (i)
Gloucester Future Phases (i)
Brentwood Village - Phase Two (i)
Millwoods Town Centre (i)
Elmvale Acres Future Phases (i)
Westgate Future Phases (i)
Markington Square (i)
RioCan Durham Centre (i)
Dufferin Plaza (i)
Queen & Ashbridge (i)
Strawberry Hill Residential (i)
2955 Bloor Street (i)
Zoning applications submitted
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Locations
RioCan Ownership
% (Partner)
Total
NLA at
100% Total
Residential
Inventory Commercial
Residential
Rental
Air Rights
Sale
PUD
Estimated Density (NLA) at RioCan's interest
PUD Components
(thousands of sq. ft.)
A
Active mixed-use residential projects with
detailed cost estimates (ii)
Urban Intensification
Dupont Street (Litho) (i)
Toronto, ON 50% (Woodbourne)
178
89
89
100%
795
795
795
502
251
40
211
Calgary, AB
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
50% (CD Capital/
Metropia)
50% commercial
(Allied),
40% residential
(Allied/Diamond)
Toronto, ON 50% (Woodbourne)
393
196
196
Toronto, ON
50% (Allied)
2,614
1,198
1,198
107
167
135
165
53
83
68
83
53
83
68
83
16
153
17
73
—
23
—
642
—
765
—
433
—
29
—
5
10
196
24
83
63
73
—
—
—
—
—
5,056
2,816
2,605
211
995
535
1,075
Gloucester - Phase Two (Latitude) (i)
Gloucester, ON
50% (Killam)
Elmvale Acres - Phase One (Luma) (i)
Ottawa, ON
50% (Killam)
Westgate - Phase One (Rhythm) (i)
Ottawa, ON 50% (Woodbourne)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
RioCan Windfields / U.C. Tower / Towns (i) (v)
Oshawa, ON
100% of commercial,
50% of residential
(Tribute)
1,806
1,249
693
Mississauga, ON
100%
454
454
35
419
Gloucester, ON
50% (Killam)
482
241
241
Calgary, AB
Edmonton, AB
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa, ON
100%
810
810
810
100%
1,649
1,649
1,649
100%
423
423
423
100%
538
538
538
Toronto, ON
Ajax, ON
100%
893
893
893
100%
580
580
580
Toronto, ON
50% (Maplelands)
447
224
8
Toronto, ON
50% (Context)
465
232
103
Surrey, BC
Toronto, ON
100%
900
900
900
100%
96
96
96
35
10
405
749
113
67
693
79
28
8
9
—
9
—
231
405
900
310
471
—
814
552
—
94
900
87
9,543
8,289
6,969
1,320
2,205
4,764
RioCan Grand Park
Mississauga, ON
100%
216
216
216
RioCan Scarborough Centre
RioCan Leaside Centre
RioCan Hall
Sandalwood Square
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
100%
3,851
3,851
3,851
100%
817
817
817
100%
805
805
805
Mississauga, ON
100 %
1,167
1,167
1,167
Residential lands at Sandalwood Square (vi)
Mississauga, ON 50% (Marlin Spring)
381
190
15
2323 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
50% (Streamliner)
299
149
149
7,536
7,195
7,020
—
—
—
—
—
175
—
175
17
71
199
328
—
15
36
199
3,780
618
477
1,167
—
113
666
6,354
Total active mixed-use residential projects with cost estimates
in progress - 20 projects (iii)
17,079
15,484
13,989
1,495
2,871
11,118
Total active mixed-use residential projects - 29 projects
22,135
18,300
16,594
1,706
3,866
11,653
1,075
C Future projects (iv)
Approved Zoning - 2 projects
Future mixed-use residential sites - 15 projects
Total future projects - 17 projects
2,032
2,032
2,032
26,787
22,138
21,827
28,819
24,170
23,859
—
311
311
430
1,602
2,471
19,356
2,901
20,958
—
—
—
Total mixed-use residential developments - 46 projects
50,954
42,470
40,453
2,017
6,767
32,611
1,075
Mixed-use residential developments as a percentage of total
development pipeline
98.6 % 98.5 % 100.0 %
91.6 %
100.0 % 100.0 %
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(i) As at the date of this MD&A, RioCan has obtained final zoning approvals for the development of these properties. The above table includes only
mixed-use residential development projects and thus does not include Greenfield Development and Expansion and Redevelopment projects that
do not have residential components. As a result, the Trust has more projects with zoning approvals than what is included in this table.
(ii) Active mixed-use residential projects with detailed cost estimates include approximately 1.2 million square feet that are currently IPP including
1.0 million of air rights that have been sold.
(iii) Active mixed-use projects with cost estimates in progress include approximately 2.5 million square feet that are currently IPP.
(iv) Future projects density includes approximately 2.6 million square feet that is currently IPP.
(v) Excludes Phase One of RioCan Windfields which includes 0.1 million square feet of commercial space. Refer to the Greenfield Development
section of this MD&A for further details.
(vi) Represents RioCan's 50% share of a redevelopment on a discrete parcel on the northwest corner of RioCan's Sandalwood Square.
Mixed-use residential projects account for approximately 98.6% or 42.5 million square feet of NLA of the Trust’s total estimated
development pipeline, of which 13.1 million square feet currently have zoning approvals, 7.2 million square feet currently have
zoning applications submitted and 22.1 million square feet represent sites with future density. In comparison to Q4 2020 mixed-
use residential projects increased by 1.3 million square feet due to similar factors as explained earlier for the increase in the
entire development pipeline.
Residential developments including rental, air rights sales, and residential inventory account for 82.9% or 35.7 million square feet
of the Trust's current development pipeline.
Greenfield Development
As at December 31, 2021, RioCan's two active commercial greenfield development projects with detailed costs estimates are
summarized as follows:
RioCan's
%
Ownership
Total NLA Upon Project
Completion
Completed
PUD
Total
Total
Estimated
Costs
At RioCan's Interest
Costs incurred to date
Completed
PUD
Total
Estimated
PUD
Costs to
Complete
%
Commercial
Leased (i)
Anticipated
Date of
Development
Completion
40 %
177
115 292 $ 122,001 $ 62,808 $ 30,134 $ 92,942 $ 29,059
100 %
123
23 146
82,965
62,483 14,603 77,086
5,879
61 %
95 %
2023
2022
300
138 438 $ 204,966 $ 125,291 $ 44,737 $ 170,028 $ 34,938
$ 121,864 $ 23,277 $ 145,141
(thousands of dollars or
thousands of sq. ft.)
East Hills, Calgary, AB
RioCan Windfields Phase
One, Oshawa, ON (ii)
Total Estimated PUD
Costs
Fair Value to date
(i)
Leasing activity includes leasing that is conditional on receiving municipal approvals and meeting construction deadlines. The percentage of
commercial leasing activity is as of February 9, 2022.
(ii) Excludes approximately 7 thousand square feet of planned but still undeveloped pads, 100% of the space currently under construction has been
leased.
Windfields Farm is a multi-phase, mixed-use project that includes commercial and residential uses. Phase One of the commercial
component of the project has detailed cost estimates approved and is therefore included in the above table. Further details of the
remaining components of the Windfields Farm project are included in the Mixed-Use Residential Development and Residential
Inventory sections of this MD&A.
As of February 9, 2022, approximately 314,000 square feet of the above greenfield development NLA has committed leases,
which includes tenants that have taken possession of the space, at a weighted average net rental rate of approximately $22.86
per square foot.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Urban Intensification
A focus within our development growth strategy is urban intensification, which is the category for our mixed-use residential
development program. As at December 31, 2021, the Trust has nine active urban intensification projects with detailed cost
estimates, which are summarized in the following table. Most of the nine projects are located in Toronto and Ottawa, except for
one located in Calgary.
Total PUD NLA Upon Project
Completion
Costs incurred to date
At RioCan's Interest
(thousands of dollars or
thousands of sq. ft.)
RioCan’s
%
Ownership
Completed
(viii)
PUD
Total
Total
Estimated
Costs
Completed
PUD
Total
Estimated
PUD
Costs to
Complete
%
Commercial
Leased (i)
Anticipated
Date of
Development
Completion
Dupont Street (Litho),
Toronto, ON (iv)
Fifth and Third East
Village (5th & THIRD),
Calgary, AB (iv) (vii)
Yorkville (11 YV),
Toronto, ON (iv) (vi)
Gloucester - Phase Two
(Latitude), Ottawa, ON
(iv)
College & Manning
(Strada),Toronto, ON
(iv)
The Well, Toronto, ON
(iii) (iv) (v)
The Well - (FourFifty
The Well), Toronto, ON
(iv) (ix)
Elmvale Acres - Phase
One (Luma), Ottawa,
ON (iv)
Westgate - Phase One
(Rhythm), Ottawa, ON
(iv)
Total Estimated Costs
(ii)
Fair Value to date
50 %
89 —
89 $ 78,774 $
72,635 $
— $ 72,635 $
6,139
100 %
2021
100 %
774
21
795
95,453
84,669
8,291
92,960
2,493
89 %
2022
50 %
—
40
40
47,835
— 19,948
19,948
27,887
50 %
—
83
83
45,407
— 40,435
40,435
4,972
n/a
n/a
2024
2022
50 %
27
27
54
42,810
9,167 31,526
40,693
2,117
100 %
2022
50% of
commercial
40% of
residential
air rights
359
839 1,198 909,595
— 644,267 644,267 265,328
90 % 2022-2023
50 %
—
196
196 146,873
— 71,106
71,106
75,767
50 %
—
68
68
46,525
— 36,978
36,978
9,547
50 %
—
82
82
51,675
— 34,690
34,690
16,985
1,249 1,356 2,605 $ 1,464,947 $ 166,471 $ 887,241 $ 1,053,712 $ 411,235
$ 163,192 $ 957,249 $ 1,120,441
n/a
n/a
n/a
2023
2022
2022
(i)
Leasing activity includes leasing that is conditional on receiving municipal approvals and meeting construction deadlines. Leasing shown in this
table is calculated as a percentage of commercial square footage only as there is typically no pre-leasing for residential rental square footage. The
percentage of commercial leasing activity is as of February 9, 2022.
(ii) Total Costs incurred to date exclude fair value gains of $70.0 million for properties under development.
(iii) The total estimated PUD costs for The Well are net of approximately $54.0 million of recoverable costs at RioCan's interest relating to matters
such as parking, parkland dedication, and an Enwave thermal energy tank and approximately $75.6 million of air rights sales based on the air
rights sale agreement and other agreements in place. Air rights sales for buildings A & B were closed during Q4 2020, air rights sales for building F
(FourFifty The Well) and building E were closed during Q2 2021 and the air rights sale for building D closed in Q4 2021. Over 99% of the hard
costs have been tendered and awarded.
(iv) These projects are committed, representing projects where all planning issues have been resolved, anchor tenant(s) has or have been secured,
and/or construction is about to commence or has commenced.
(v) The 583,428 square feet at RioCan's share or 90% of total commercial square footage leased at The Well is based on committed leases, including
extension rights, for office space only. Retail leasing has commenced at The Well, and currently there are committed leases for approximately 50%
of the retail space.
Effective Q3 2021, expected development completions for The Well are assumed to occur when each tenants' fixturing period ends and are
expected to largely coincide with the tenants' rent commencement dates. In previous quarters, expected development completions were assumed
to occur at the expected tenant possession date i.e. at the beginning of the fixturing periods. This new assumption underlying the anticipated dates
of development completions for The Well takes into account the terms of the lease contracts, the overall scale and state of readiness of the project
and the nature and extent of the leasehold improvements and has no impact on project cash flows. Assigning the expected fixturing end date as
the anticipated date of development completion, has the effect of increasing the capitalization of development carrying costs up to the end of the
fixturing period and delaying the recognition of straight-line rent. As a result, an estimated $37.0 million, at RioCan's share, of additional costs are
expected to be capitalized. The Well’s construction and deliveries are proceeding on schedule. See the Annual Development Spending and
Completion Outlook section of this MD&A for further details.
(vi) The Yorkville project (11 YV) consists of three components; the condominium tower, rental replacement units and retail. The NLA noted above
represents only the rental replacement units and retail components of the project representing approximately 16% of the total area. For information
on the condominium component refer to the Residential Inventory section in the MD&A. Over 96% of the hard costs have been tendered and 91%
awarded.
(vii) Approximately $32.1 million of air rights sale proceeds were received upon closing during 2020, which have been netted in total estimated and
completed costs.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(viii) Completed NLA includes units transferred to IPP as well as NLA associated with air rights sold. As at December 31, 2021 RioCan has sold
1.0 million square feet of air rights.
(ix) On April 7, 2021, RioCan completed the acquisition of an additional 10% of the air rights in The Well Building 6 (FourFifty The Well) for the net
purchase price of $5.6 million, including transaction costs. Following this transaction, RioCan owns 50% of the air rights at FourFifty The Well.The
cost of the initial 40% of the air rights was reallocated from The Well project during Q2 2021.
As of February 9, 2022, approximately 807,000 square feet of the above urban intensification NLA under development has
committed or in-place leases at a weighted average net rent rate of approximately $39.88 per square foot.
Expansion & Redevelopment
A summary of RioCan’s expansion and redevelopment projects as at December 31, 2021 is as follows:
(thousands of dollars or thousands of sq. ft.)
Five Points Shopping Centre, Oshawa, ON
Place St Jean, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
Tanger Outlets - Kanata, Kanata, ON
Yonge Sheppard Centre Commercial, Toronto, ON
Heart Lake Town Centre, Toronto, ON
RioCan Shawnessy, Calgary, AB
Strawberry Hill Shopping Centre, Surrey, BC
Georgian Mall, Barrie, ON
University Plaza, Hamilton, ON
RioCan's
%
Ownership
Total PUD
NLA Upon
Project
Completion
Total
Estimated
Costs
At RioCan's Interest
Costs Incurred to Date
Costs
Incurred to
Date
Historical
IPP Costs
(iii)
Total
Estimated PUD
Cost to
Complete
100 %
100 %
50 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
50 %
100 %
9 $
7,466 $
126 $
2,680 $
2,806 $
2
18
21
6
1,273
1,030
—
1,030
7,991
2,583
1,314
3,897
24,912
18,199
4,408
28
—
—
18,199
28
77
23,518
4,173
15,834
20,007
4
2
2
1,622
103
694
876
34
64
—
—
—
103
34
64
4,660
243
4,094
6,713
4,380
3,511
1,519
660
812
3,694
30,286
Properties with former Sears units (ii) - 3 projects
40
11,956
5,196
3,066
8,262
Total Estimated PUD Costs (i)
PUD Fair Value to date
181 $
84,716 $ 31,536 $ 22,894 $ 54,430 $
$ 44,784
(i)
Total estimated costs include carrying amounts transferred from IPP for redevelopment and exclude historical fair value losses of $9.6 million.
(ii) RioCan transferred carrying value associated with the spaces formerly occupied by Sears from IPP to PUD. The estimated PUD costs to complete
are based upon various scenarios with the objective of developing these assets, such that RioCan can attract new tenants, achieve higher rents
and improve the overall shopping centres.
(iii) Historical costs were costs of IPP prior to the transfer to PUD.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Residential Inventory
Residential inventory is comprised of properties acquired or developed which RioCan intends to dispose all or part of in the
ordinary course of business, rather than hold on a long-term basis for capital appreciation or for rental income purposes. It is
expected that the Trust will earn a return on these assets through a combination of (i) property operating income earned during
the relatively short interim occupancy period, which will be included in net income, and (ii) sales proceeds.
A summary of RioCan’s residential inventory projects as at December 31, 2021 is as follows:
(thousands of
dollars or
thousands of sq.
ft., except where
otherwise noted)
RioCan's
Ownership %
(Partner)
Condominium/Townhouse
Units Upon Project
Completion (at 100%)
Completed
(i)
Inventory Total
Total
Estimated
Costs (ii)
Costs incurred to date
Completed Inventory
Commissions
(ii)
Total
Estimated
Costs to
Complete
(ii)
% Pre
- sold
(iii)
Inventory
gain
($
millions)
(vi)
Anticipated
Date of
Completion
(vii)
A. Active mixed-use residential inventory projects with detailed cost estimates completed and under construction
At RioCan's Interest
U.C. Towns,
Oshawa, ON
U.C. Uptowns,
Oshawa, ON
U.C. Tower,
Oshawa, ON
Yorkville (11
YV), Toronto,
ON
50%
(Tribute)
50%
(Tribute)
50%
(Tribute)
50% (CD
Capital /
Metropia)
170
—
170 $ 35,066 $ 35,066 $
— $
— $ 35,066 $
— 100.0%
$13.0
2020
48
—
105
153
32,408
10,151
9,107
486
19,744
12,664 100.0%
$4.0 2021-2022
503
503
71,928
—
44,498
1,981
46,479
25,449 100.0%
$17.5 -
$18.5
$72.0 -
2022
—
586
586
254,952
—
99,380
5,695
105,075
149,877 99.0%
$76.0 2024-2025
$106.5 -
$111.5
$9.5 -
$10.5
$36.0 -
2023
Subtotal
218
1,194
1,412 $ 394,354 $ 45,217 $ 152,985 $
8,162 $ 206,364 $ 187,990
Active mixed-use residential inventory projects with detailed cost estimates in progress released for sale or
pending release
B.
65
65 $ 16,055 $
— $
719 $
1 $
720 $ 15,335 100.0%
U.C. Towns 2,
Oshawa, ON
U.C. Tower 2,
Oshawa, ON
(iv)
Subtotal
50%
(Tribute)
50%
(Tribute)
—
—
—
993
993
208,667
—
1,995
6
2,001
206,666 89.6%
$38.0 2025-2027
1,058
1,058 $ 224,722 $
— $ 2,714 $
7 $ 2,721 $ 222,001
$45.5 -
$48.5
C. Active mixed-use residential inventory projects with detailed cost estimates in progress
U.C. Towns
Future
Phases,
Oshawa, ON
Dufferin
Plaza,
Toronto, ON
Shoppers
World
Brampton
Phase One,
Brampton, ON
Clarkson
Village,
Mississauga,
ON
Queen &
Ashbridge,
Toronto, ON
(v)
Les Galeries
Lachine,
Lachine, QC
Residential
lands at
Sandalwood
Square,
Mississauga,
ON
Subtotal
50% (Tribute)
—
39
39
TBD $
— $
— $
— $
—
TBD
n.a
TBD 2025-2027
50%
(Maplelands)
—
606
606
TBD
—
17,865
—
17,865
TBD
n.a
TBD
2027
100 %
—
300
300
TBD
—
2,778
—
2,778
TBD
n.a
TBD
2025
100 %
—
470
470
TBD
—
18,957
—
18,957
TBD
n.a
TBD
2024+
50%
(Context)
—
399
399
TBD
—
—
—
—
TBD 95.4%
$38.0 -
$40.0
2025
50% (Harden)
—
TBD TBD
TBD
—
3,981
—
3,981
TBD
n.a
TBD
TBD
50% (Marlin
Spring)
—
—
510
510
TBD
—
17,763
—
17,763
2,324
2,324
TBD $
— $ 61,344 $
— $ 61,344
TBD
TBD
n.a
n.a
TBD
TBD
2025+
Total
218
4,576
4,794
TBD $ 45,217 $ 217,043 $
8,169 $ 270,429
TBD
n.a
TBD
(i) Excludes a total of 755 condominium units at eCondosTM and KinglyTM for which all final closings have occurred prior to 2020.
(ii) Selling commissions paid are included in prepaid and other assets and will be transferred to costs of sales upon buyer possession of the units.
Such selling commissions are included in the total estimated costs and estimated costs to complete in the above table.
(iii) The pre-sold percentage is as of February 9, 2022. For U.C. Tower 2, Oshawa, ON, the project consists of 588 condominium units across two
towers and 18 townhomes totalling 606 units. The pre-sold percentage is calculated on the total 606 units in phase one
(iv) The proforma and inventory gain amounts include both the first and second phase of U.C. Tower 2, Oshawa, ON. The second phase of U.C. Tower
2, Oshawa, ON is expected to be released for sale in April 2022.
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(v) Queen & Ashbridge inventory gain is an estimate that is based on a very preliminary proforma which is currently under review by the partners.
(vi) U.C. Uptowns includes $1.0 million of inventory gain recognized in 2021.
(vii) Anticipated completion dates are based on expected interim occupancy by the condo buyers.
During 2021, the following new projects were added to residential inventory:
•
•
•
•
Residential lands at Sandalwood Square - This is a 50/50 joint venture project with Marlin Spring. During the quarter,
RioCan’s 50% partner, Boardwalk REIT, sold its co-ownership interest in a discrete parcel of RioCan's Sandalwood Square
redevelopment, located in Mississauga, Ontario to condominium developer, Marlin Spring.
Sandalwood Square is located within close proximity of the new Hurontario Light Rail Transit. The location is also within
walking distance of schools, parks, retail and workplaces, and a network of major highways are easily accessible from the
site. Redevelopment of the entire site will be over a number of different phases. The first phase of the redevelopment which
is on a discrete parcel on the northwest quadrant of the property will be developed by the joint venture and will be comprised
of approximately 400,000 square feet of GFA (at 100%) including condominiums in two towers connected by a podium. Site
plan applications are in process and marketing of the project is expected to commence mid-2022. This project is another
example of RioCan’s ability to unlock the intrinsic value in its portfolio and attract strong partners through its exceptionally
well-located properties.
Les Galeries Lachine - This is a 50/50 joint venture project with Harden to develop condominiums on a discrete portion of
the existing retail property. The property is located on Remembrance Street in Lachine, a borough of Montreal situated 15 km
southwest from the downtown core.
Queen & Ashbridge - This is a 50/50 joint venture project with Context and in collaboration with the City of Toronto and
Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), to develop a mixed-use master plan community on 3.5 acres of land
located on the southwest corner of Queen Street East and Coxwell Avenue in Toronto. With convenient access to public
transit and steps from waterfront Lake Ontario and Ashbridges Bay in Toronto East, this mixed-use project will contribute to
the revitalization of the neighbourhood, provide much-needed housing for all income levels, introduce vital retail amenities to
serve this growing neighbourhood and will be contributing more than $0.9 million towards the City's Community and
Economic Development Initiative.
U.C. Tower 2 and U.C. Towns 2 - U.C. Tower 2 is a high-rise condominium tower project and consists of two phases,
located in Oshawa, Ontario. The first phase is comprised of a total of 588 condo tower units and 18 townhomes, for a total of
606 units. The second phase of 387 condominium units is expected to be released for sale in April 2022. U.C. Towns 2
consists of 65 townhouses. Sales commenced in August 2021, and 89.6% for the first phase of U.C. Tower 2 are pre-sold
and all U.C. Towns 2 townhouses sold out as of February 9, 2022.
One strategy that RioCan can use in developing its RioCan Living mixed-use residential condominium projects is forming new
partnership structures to enable RioCan to leverage its pipeline of prime locations and established development platform and
expertise to efficiently raise capital, mitigate development risk and earn management fees along with a promote and participate in
condominium sales profits. Overall, in addition to the 1,194 condominium or townhouse units currently under construction, the
Trust has an estimated 4,799 units across 11 projects in various stages of development, including three projects that are included
in equity-accounted investments as shown in the following table:
(thousands of
dollars or
thousands of sq.
ft., except where
otherwise noted)
RioCan's
Ownership %
(Partner)
Condominium Units Upon
Project Completion
(at 100%)
Completed Inventory Total
Costs incurred to date
Total
Estimated
Costs (i)
Completed Inventory
Commissions
(i)
Total
Estimated
Costs to
Complete
(i)
% Pre
- sold
(ii)
Inventory
gain
($
millions)
(iii)
Anticipated
Date of
Completion
At RioCan's Interest
Bloor Street West,
Toronto, ON
50%
(Fieldgate)
Verge
(Phase One),
Toronto, ON
Verge
(Phase Two),
Toronto, ON
Condominium
component of
RioCan Leaside
Centre,
Toronto, ON
20%
(Various
partners)
20%
(Various
partners)
25%
(Metropia)
—
242
242
TBD $
— $ 14,237 $
— $ 14,237
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
—
197
197
TBD
—
335
335
TBD
—
—
7,696
82
7,778
TBD 97.3 %
TBD 94.6 %
$8.0 -
$10.0
2025
—
—
643
643
TBD
—
10,235
—
10,235
TBD
TBD
1,417
1,417
$
— $ 32,168 $
82 $ 32,250
TBD
TBD
TBD
$8.0 -
$10.0
(i) Selling commissions paid are included in prepaid and other assets and will be transferred to costs of sales upon buyer possession of the units.
Such selling commissions are included in the total estimated costs and estimated costs to complete in the above table.
(ii) The pre-sold percentage is as of February 9, 2022. Pre-sold units for Verge (Phase one) and Verge (Phase two) are based on released units for
sale of 184 and 276, respectively.
(iii) Verge (Phase One) and (Phase Two) inventory gain is an estimate that is based on a very preliminary proforma which is currently under review by
the partners.
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Expected proceeds per annum for the next five years from in-construction sales of condominium and townhouses is as follows:
(thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted)
Year
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
NLA ('000s)
Number of units on
final closing (i)
Expected proceeds from condominium and
townhouse sales (ii)
100
127
—
211
—
153
503
—
586
—
$30,938
76,916
—
280,258
—
(i) Based on 100% ownership.
(ii) Expected proceeds exclude deposits received prior to construction and are based on the anticipated time of final closings for the U.C. Uptowns,
U.C. Tower and 11YV projects.
The following table shows changes in the aggregate carrying value of RioCan's residential inventory:
(thousands of dollars)
Balance, beginning of period
Acquisitions
Dispositions (ii) (iii)
Development expenditures
Transfers from investment properties (i)
Transfers to equity-accounted investments (ii) (iii)
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
233,489 $
168,880 $
214,181 $
108,956
—
(38,973)
14,330
17,909
(9,712)
18,987
(1,693)
11,604
18,585
(2,182)
—
(65,032)
62,351
21,816
(16,273)
18,987
(19,143)
36,304
71,259
(2,182)
Balance, end of period
$
217,043 $
214,181 $
217,043 $
214,181
(ii)
(i) During the year ended December 31, 2021, a portion of Les Galeries Lachine and the residential portion of the discrete parcel under
redevelopment at Sandalwood Square was transferred to residential inventory from investment property as appropriate evidence of a change in
use was established.
In Q2 2021, RioCan formed a new joint venture, RC (Queensway) LP, with four investors for the development of Verge Phase One and Phase
Two. The transaction involved the sale of Queensway Residential Lands by RioCan to the joint venture, generating a $2.0 million inventory gain.
(iii) On December 1, 2021, RioCan transferred 100% of the RioCan Leaside Centre to the RC (Leaside) LP - Class B. Subsequently, RioCan disposed
75% of its ownership interest in its condominium component of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project, RC (Leaside) LP - Class B units, to a
joint venture partner and generated a $25.3 million inventory gain.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
MORTGAGES AND LOANS RECEIVABLE
Contractual mortgages and loans receivable as at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are comprised of the following:
(thousands of dollars)
Contractual
interest rates
As at
Mezzanine financing to co-owners
Vendor-take-back and other
Total
Low
High
5.00% 6.35%
1.62% 6.35%
1.62% 6.35%
(i)
Information presented as at December 31, 2021.
Weighted
average (i)
5.87 %
4.00 %
5.40 %
Effective
interest rates
Weighted
average (i) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
5.87 % $
5.36 %
5.74 % $
178,230 $
59,560
237,790 $
128,884
31,762
160,646
All of the $237.8 million of mortgages and loans receivable as at December 31, 2021 are carried at amortized cost. RioCan’s
Declaration of Trust contains provisions that have the effect of limiting the aggregate value of the investment by the Trust in
mortgages, other than mortgages taken back on the sale of RioCan’s properties, to a maximum of 30% of consolidated
Unitholders’ equity. Additionally, RioCan is limited in the amount of capital that can be invested in greenfield developments and
development properties held for resale, including any mortgages receivable to fund the co-owners’ share of such developments
referred to as mezzanine financing, to no more than 15% of the book value of RioCan's total consolidated Unitholders’ equity. At
December 31, 2021, RioCan was in compliance with these restrictions.
CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
Capital Management Framework
RioCan defines capital as the aggregate of Unitholder and preferred Unitholders’ equity and debt. The Trust’s capital
management framework is designed to maintain a level of capital that:
•
•
•
•
complies with investment and debt restrictions pursuant to the Trust’s Declaration;
complies with debt covenants;
enables RioCan to achieve target credit ratings; and
funds the Trust’s business strategies and builds long-term Unitholder value.
The key elements of RioCan’s capital management framework are set out in the Declaration of Trust, and/or approved by the
Trust’s Board, through the Board’s annual review of the strategic plan and budget, supplemented by periodic Board and related
committee meetings. Management monitors capital adequacy of the Trust by assessing performance against the approved
annual plan throughout the year, which is updated accordingly, and by monitoring adherence to investment and debt restrictions
contained in the Declaration of Trust and debt covenants (refer to Note 26 of RioCan's 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial
Statements). In selecting appropriate funding choices, RioCan’s objective is to manage its capital structure such that it diversifies
its funding sources while minimizing its funding costs and risks. RioCan expects to be able to satisfy all of its financing
requirements through the use of some or all of the following: cash on hand, cash generated by operations, refinancing of maturing
debt, utilization of its operating line of credit, credit facilities, construction financing facilities, sale of non-core and secondary
market properties or sale of partial interests in developments or air rights, and through public offerings of unsecured debentures
and common equity. In challenging market conditions, the Trust could finance certain assets currently unencumbered by debt or
issue preferred units.
RioCan's refined objectives related to managing total debt, are to change the weighting of unsecured to secured debt to
70%/30% and to extend the weighted average term to maturity of the total debt portfolio beyond the current 3.92 years as
evidenced by the 7 year senior unsecured $450.0 million of Series AE senior unsecured green bond debentures issued in 2021.
Total Capital
RioCan uses both debt and equity in its capital structure, which is summarized as follows as at December 31, 2021:
(thousands of dollars)
As at
Total debt
Total equity
Total capital
IFRS basis
RioCan's proportionate share (i)
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
$
$
6,610,618 $
7,911,344
6,927,883 $
7,734,973
6,825,035 $
7,911,344
7,064,936
7,734,973
14,521,962 $
14,662,856 $
14,736,379 $
14,799,909
(i)
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section in this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
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Debt Metrics
The following table summarizes the Trust's key debt metrics presented on both an IFRS and RioCan's proportionate share basis:
Total assets
Total debt
Rolling 12 months ended
IFRS basis
RioCan's proportionate share (i)
Targeted
Ratios
December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
2021
2020
15,229,418 $ 15,209,486 $
2021
2020
15,447,692 $ 15,348,368
6,773,147 $
6,667,444 $
6,965,951 $
6,795,714
$
$
Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets (i)
38.0%-42.0%
Adjusted EBITDA (i)
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (i)
8.0x - 9.0x
Interest Coverage (i)
Debt Service Coverage (i)
Ratio of floating rate debt to total debt (ii)
Weighted average term to maturity (in years) (iii)
Weighted average contractual interest rate (iii)
Weighted average effective interest rate (iii)
>3.00x
>2.25x
<15.0%
43.3 %
705,093
44.5 %
691,152
43.9 %
713,218
45.0 %
705,525
9.44
3.33
2.71
8.9%
3.92
2.92%
3.00%
9.49
3.11
2.60
1.3%
3.86
3.13%
3.21%
9.59
3.26
2.64
9.6%
3.69
2.95%
3.03%
9.47
3.10
2.60
1.9%
3.83
3.14%
3.22%
(i)
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
(ii) $363.7 million of floating rate debt pertains to revolving unsecured operating line of credit. Excluding this, the ratio of floating rate debt to total debt
at RioCan's proportionate share would be 4.3%.
Information is as of respective period end.
(iii)
The Trust's Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets at RioCan's proportionate share improved from December 31, 2020
mainly due to lower total debt and improvement in the Trust's operations and valuations. The Trust remains committed to
maintaining a strong balance sheet and maintains its goal to lower this metric to its long-term target range of between 38.0% -
42.0%.
The Trust's Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA at RioCan's proportionate share increased to 9.59x for the rolling twelve months
ended December 31, 2021 when compared to December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily due to the net impact of higher
average Total Adjusted Debt balances, partially offset by higher Adjusted EBITDA as a result of higher residential inventory gains
and lower pandemic-related provision, net of lower realized gains on the sale of marketable securities, and higher general and
administrative costs in 2021 for reasons set out in the Other Expenses section of this MD&A. The Trust's goal remains to lower
this metric to its long-term target range of 8.0x-9.0x.
The Trust expects disposition sale proceeds, continuous operations improvements and Adjusted EBITDA contributions from
development completions to lower the leverage ratio and Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA in the near to medium term.
The Interest Coverage ratio at RioCan's proportionate share for the rolling twelve months ended December 31, 2021 is above the
Trust's target of 3.0x and increased compared to December 31, 2020, mainly due to lower interest costs from the net impact of
lower average cost of debt and higher average total debt balances and higher Adjusted EBITDA, as noted above. Debt Service
Coverage at RioCan's proportionate share for the rolling twelve months ended December 31, 2021 also increased from
December 31, 2020 and remained above its target of 2.25x due to higher Adjusted EBITDA as noted above and lower interest
costs as noted above, partially offset by higher scheduled principal amortization.
The floating interest rate debt exposure increased from December 31, 2020 mainly because of timing. The prior year end ratio
was unusually low due to the issuance of the $500 million green bond in December 2020. These green bond proceeds were used
to redeem the $250.0 million fixed rate Series R unsecured senior debenture in January 2021 and the $300.0 million Series Z
debenture in April 2021. The Trust's floating interest rate debt level is primarily driven by utilization on its revolving unsecured line
of credit, which could vary quarter by quarter depending on the timing of various factors such as debenture or mortgage financing
timing, and timing of dispositions, acquisitions and development spend.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Credit Ratings
RioCan intends to maintain strong interest and debt service ratios as part of its commitment to maintaining its investment-grade
debt ratings. RioCan is rated by two independent credit rating agencies: Standard and Poor’s (S&P) and DBRS Morningstar
(DBRS). A credit rating generally provides an indication of the risk that the borrower will not fulfill its obligations in a timely
manner. On June 4, 2021, S&P confirmed its rating of BBB and changed the outlook from stable to negative. A credit rating of
BBB- or higher by S&P and BBB (low) or higher by DBRS is considered an investment-grade rating. On December 1, 2021,
DBRS changed its ratings to BBB from BBB (high) and returned the trends on the ratings to Stable from Negative.
The following table summarizes RioCan’s credit ratings as at December 31, 2021:
Issuer Credit Rating
Senior Unsecured Debentures
S&P
DBRS
Credit Rating
BBB
BBB
Outlook
Negative
N/A (i)
Credit Rating
BBB
BBB
Trend
Stable
Stable
(i) S&P does not provide an outlook on the Debentures.
Total Debt Profile
RioCan’s debt maturity profile and future repayments are as outlined below:
(thousands of dollars)
Year of debt maturity
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total Contractual Debt (i)
Unamortized debt financing costs,
premiums and discounts on origination
and debt assumed, and modifications
Total debt
Contractual principal maturities and interest rates
Weighted
average
contractual
interest rate
Weighted
average
contractual
interest rate
Lines of
credit
and other
bank loans
Weighted
average
contractual
interest rate
Mortgages
payable
Debentures
payable
Weighted
average
contractual
interest rate
Total debt
$ 300,000
2.83 % $
54,386
2.81 % $
94,073
1.65 % $ 448,459
500,000
300,000
500,000
600,000
800,000
$ 3,000,000
3.42 %
308,193
3.44 %
263,278
2.96 % 1,071,471
3.29 %
235,582
3.39 %
519,540
3.31 % 1,055,122
2.58 %
522,504
3.31 %
45,715
1.65 % 1,068,219
2.64 %
132,692
3.50 %
365,919
1.92 % 1,098,611
2.62 % 1,085,150
2.84 % $ 2,338,507
2.98 %
—
3.18 % $ 1,288,525
— % 1,885,150
2.66 % $ 6,627,032
2.58 %
3.31 %
3.32 %
2.89 %
2.50 %
2.83 %
2.92 %
(9,308)
(4,491)
(2,615)
(16,414)
$ 2,990,692
$ 2,334,016
$ 1,285,910
$ 6,610,618
(i)
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
The Total Contractual Debt continuity schedule for the year ended December 31, 2021 is as follows:
(thousands of dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2021
Total Contractual Debt, beginning of year
Borrowings
Scheduled amortization
Repayments
Disposed on the sale of properties
Debentures
Payable
Mortgages
Payable
$
3,350,000 $
2,801,848 $
450,000
—
(800,000)
—
391,500
(48,817)
(723,388)
(82,636)
Lines of Credit
and Other Bank
Loans
792,854 $
495,671
—
—
—
Total Contractual Debt, end of year
$
3,000,000 $
2,338,507 $
1,288,525 $
Total
6,944,702
1,337,171
(48,817)
(1,523,388)
(82,636)
6,627,032
Debentures Payable
Issuance
On November 8, 2021, RioCan issued $450.0 million of Series AE senior unsecured green bond debentures. These debentures
were issued at par, carry a coupon rate of 2.829% per annum and will mature on November 8, 2028.
Redemption
On January 15, 2021, RioCan redeemed, in full, its $250.0 million, 3.716% Series R unsecured debentures due December 13,
2021, in accordance with their terms, at a total redemption price of $256.8 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest of $0.8
million, up to but excluding the redemption date. The Trust recorded total prepayment costs of $7.0 million, which includes the
redemption price in excess of the face amount and the write-off of the related unamortized deferred financing costs.
RioCan redeemed, in full, its $300.0 million, 2.194% Series Z unsecured debentures upon maturity on April, 9, 2021.
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On November 30, 2021, RioCan redeemed, in full, its $250.0 million, 3.746% Series V unsecured debentures due May 30, 2022
in accordance with their terms, at a total redemption price of $253.8 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest of $4.7 million, up to
but excluding the redemption date. The Trust recorded total prepayment costs of $3.8 million, which includes the redemption price
in excess of the face amount and the write-off of the related unamortized deferred financing costs.
RioCan’s debentures maturity profile and future repayments are as outlined below:
(thousands of dollars)
As at
Maturity date
April 9, 2021
December 13, 2021
May 30, 2022
October 3, 2022
April 18, 2023
September 29, 2023
February 12, 2024
February 12, 2025
February 6, 2026
June 15, 2026
March 10, 2027
November 8, 2028
Series
Z
R
V
Y
T
AA
W
AB
I
AD
AC
AE
Contractual obligations
Unamortized debt financing costs
Balance, end of year
Coupon rate
2.19 %
3.72 %
3.75 %
2.83 %
3.73 %
3.21 %
3.29 %
2.58 %
5.95 %
1.97 %
2.36 %
2.83 %
Interest payment frequency
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
300,000
— $
$
250,000
—
250,000
—
300,000
300,000
200,000
200,000
300,000
300,000
300,000
300,000
500,000
500,000
100,000
100,000
500,000
500,000
350,000
350,000
—
450,000
3,350,000
3,000,000 $
(9,722)
3,340,278
2,990,692 $
(9,308)
$
$
The unsecured debentures have covenants similar to the Trust's 60% debt to aggregate assets limit as set out in RioCan’s
Declaration of Trust, the maintenance of at least $1.0 billion in Adjusted Unitholders' Equity (as defined in the indenture) and
maintenance of an Interest Coverage ratio of 1.65 times or better. There are no requirements under the unsecured debenture
covenants that require RioCan to maintain unencumbered assets. The Series I debentures, which are due in 2026 and are $100
million in aggregate, have an additional provision that provides RioCan with the right, at any time, to convert these debentures to
mortgage debt, subject to the acceptability of the security given to the debenture holders. In such an event, the covenants relating
to the 60% leverage limit, minimum Adjusted Unitholders' Equity and Interest Coverage ratio would be eliminated for this series of
debentures.
Mortgages Payable
Mortgages payable consist of the following:
(thousands of dollars)
As at
Fixed rate mortgages (i) (ii)
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
2,797,066
2,334,016 $
$
Includes hedged floating rate mortgages.
(i)
(ii) Amount outstanding deducts a total of $4.5 million as at December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $4.8 million) in unamortized financing costs,
net of unamortized differential between contractual and market interest rates on liabilities assumed at the acquisition of properties and unamortized
debt modification losses.
At the outset of 2021, RioCan had $380.0 million of mortgage principal maturing in 2021 at a weighted average contractual
interest rate of 4.23%. For the year ended December 31, 2021, RioCan completed new term mortgage borrowings of $391.5
million and renewed maturity balances of $21.8 million at a combined weighted average interest rate of 2.35% and a weighted
average term of six years, repaid $772.2 million of mortgage balances and scheduled amortization and disposed of $82.6 million
of mortgages on the sale of investment properties.
Included in the amounts repaid above, RioCan prepaid certain mortgages of $344.5 million and unwound the associated interest
rate swap hedges for a net prepayment cost of $0.1 million.
Included in mortgages payable at December 31, 2021 are CMHC insured mortgages for Pivot, Frontier and eCentral and the
retail component ePlace in the aggregate net carrying amount of $190.2 million (at RioCan's interest), at a weighted average
effective interest rate of 2.53% and a weighted average remaining term of 8.6 years. The slight decrease in CMHC financing over
the prior year end was primarily because of the sale of a 50% non-managing interest in eCentral and the retail component of
ePlace partially offset by the addition of Pivot. Maximizing CMHC insured mortgages is a key component of the Trust’s debt
strategy as it provides access to a new source of financing and lowers its overall cost of debt. The majority of our mortgage debt
provides recourse to the assets of the Trust, as opposed to only having recourse to the specific property charged. The Trust
follows this policy as it generally results in lower interest rates for the Trust.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 74
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Lines of Credit and Other Bank Loans
Lines of credit and other bank loans consist of the following:
(thousands of dollars)
As at
Revolving unsecured operating line of credit (i) (ii)
Non-revolving unsecured credit facilities (i)
Construction lines and other bank loans
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
$
$
363,732 $
699,573
222,605
1,285,910 $
(1,648)
699,333
92,854
790,539
(i) Amount outstanding deducts a total of $2.6 million as at December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $2.3 million) in unamortized financing costs,
net of unamortized differential between contractual and market interest rates on liabilities assumed at the acquisition of properties and unamortized
debt modification losses.
(ii) The negative balance shown for the 2020 year end represents unamortized financing costs.
Revolving Unsecured Operating Line of Credit
As at December 31, 2021, RioCan had a drawn balance of $365.9 million and $634.1 million of credit available to be drawn from
this revolving unsecured operating line of credit compared to $1.0 billion of undrawn credit availability as at December 31, 2020.
The weighted average contractual interest rate on amounts drawn under this facility was 1.90% as at December 31, 2021
(December 31, 2020 - nil).
On April 23, 2021, the Trust exercised its option to extend the maturity on its operating line of credit by two years to May 31, 2026.
All other material terms and conditions remained the same. The spread for this credit facility is based on the Trust's credit ratings.
On February 2, 2022, the Trust increased the credit limit on its revolving unsecured operating line of credit by $250.0 million to
$1.25 billion.
Non-revolving Unsecured Credit Facilities
The Trust has a $200 million non-revolving unsecured credit facility with two financial institutions (consisting of a Schedule I and a
Schedule III bank), with a maturity date of January 31, 2023 and a weighted average annual all-in fixed interest rate of 3.28%
(December 31, 2020 - 3.28%) through interest rate swaps.
In addition, the Trust has a $150.0 million non-revolving unsecured credit facility with two financial institutions (consisting of a
Schedule I and a Schedule III bank), with a maturity date of June 27, 2024 and fixed annual all-in interest rate of 3.43%
(December 31, 2020 - 3.43%) through an interest rate swap.
The Trust also has a $350.0 million five-year non-revolving unsecured credit facility with three financial institutions (consisting of
two Schedule I banks and one Schedule III bank). This credit facility matures on February 7, 2024 and, through an interest rate
swap, bears an annual all-in fixed interest rate of 3.34% (December 31, 2020 - 3.34%).
As at December 31, 2021, all of the Trust's non-revolving unsecured credit facilities are fully drawn. The underlying spreads for
the unsecured credit facilities were based on the Trust's credit ratings. Effective January 2022, the all-in fixed interest rates of
these facilities will increase 25 basis points due to changes in the credit spread as a result of a credit rating change on December
1, 2021.
Construction Lines of Credit and Other Bank Loans
In addition to the revolving unsecured operating line of credit and non-revolving unsecured credit facilities, the Trust has secured
credit facilities and other bank loans, which include variable rate non-revolving secured construction and acquisition facilities for
the funding of certain development properties. At December 31, 2021, these facilities have an aggregate maximum borrowing
capacity of $464.5 million (December 31, 2020 - $384.2 million) and mature between 2022 and 2025, of which the Trust had
drawn $222.6 million (December 31, 2020 - $92.9 million). The weighted average contractual interest rate on the aggregate
amounts outstanding is 1.75% (December 31, 2020 - 1.97%).
Letter of Credit Facilities and Surety Bonds
The Trust has aggregate letter of credit facilities with certain Schedule I banks totalling $94.9 million (December 31, 2020 - $93.6
million). As at December 31, 2021, the Trust’s outstanding letters of credit under these facilities was $58.1 million (December 31,
2020 - $66.8 million).
The Trust is contingently liable for surety bonds that have been provided to support condominium developments and warranties
in the amount of $110.5 million (December 31, 2020 - $68.8 million).
75 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Liquidity
Liquidity refers to the Trust having credit availability under committed credit facilities and/or generating sufficient amounts of cash
and cash equivalents to fund the ongoing operational commitments including maintenance capital and development capital
expenditures, distributions to Unitholders and planned growth in the business.
RioCan maintains a committed revolving unsecured operating credit facility to provide financial liquidity which can be drawn or
repaid on short notice, reducing the need to hold liquid resources in cash and deposits. This minimizes costs arising from the
difference between borrowing and deposit rates, while reducing credit exposure.
As at December 31, 2021, RioCan had approximately $1.0 billion of liquidity as summarized in the following table:
(thousands of dollars, except where
otherwise noted)
As at
Cash and cash equivalents
Undrawn revolving unsecured
operating line of credit
Undrawn construction lines and other
bank loans
Liquidity (i)
Total Contractual Debt (i)
$
$
$
Percentage of Total Contractual Debt:
Liquidity (i)
Unsecured Debt (i)
Secured Debt (i)
IFRS basis
RioCan's proportionate share (i)
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
77,758 $
238,456 $
86,871 $
240,659
634,080
1,000,000
634,080
1,000,000
241,883
953,721 $
6,627,032 $
291,332
1,529,788 $
6,944,702 $
289,524
1,010,475 $
6,841,835 $
336,030
1,576,689
7,082,049
14.4%
61.4%
38.6%
22.0%
58.3%
41.7%
14.8%
59.4%
40.6%
22.3%
57.2%
42.8%
(i) This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
The $566.2 million decrease in liquidity on a proportionate share basis over the prior year end was primarily due to the timing of
the $500.0 million green bond issue in December 2020 and the timing of the use of the proceeds for the early redemption of the
$250.0 million Series R debenture on January 15, 2021 and redemption upon maturity of the $300.0 million Series Z debenture
on April 9, 2021. In addition, the early redemption of the $250.0 million Series V debenture on November 30, 2021, the
prepayment of $344.5 million of mortgages in Q4 2021 together with the continuing construction progress net of the impact of the
issuance of the $450.0 million green bond in November 2021 contributed to the lower liquidity.
Subsequent to December 31, 2021, the Trust increased the credit limit on its revolving unsecured operating line of credit by
$250.0 million. Including the impact of the additional $250.0 million of available credit, RioCan's liquidity on a proportionate share
basis would have been approximately $1.3 billion or 18.4% as a percentage of Total Contractual Debt. Refer to the Non-GAAP
Measures section of this MD&A for more information.
RioCan has unencumbered investment properties with a fair value of $9.4 billion on a proportionate share basis as at
December 31, 2021, which gives RioCan the potential to obtain additional mortgages to bolster liquidity, if needed, and preserve
credit availability under its revolving unsecured line of credit, while maintaining compliance with debt covenants under various
credit facilities.
Over the long-term, the Trust's target of its Unsecured/Secured Debt composition is 70/30 (59/41 as at December 31, 2021 on a
proportionate share basis). This transition is going to take time and will be balanced with credit rating implications, cost of debt,
debt ladder composition, and liquidity needs.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 76
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Trust's liquidity is impacted by contractual debt commitments and committed expenditures on active development projects.
Its contractual debt commitments and committed development expenditures for the next five years are as follows:
(thousands of dollars)
Contractual obligations:
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total
Lines of credit and other bank loans $
Mortgages payable
94,073 $ 263,278 $ 519,540 $
45,715 $ 365,919 $
— $ 1,288,525
54,386
308,193
235,582
522,504
132,692 1,085,150 2,338,507
Unsecured debentures
Lease liabilities (i)
300,000
500,000
300,000
500,000
600,000
800,000 3,000,000
6,727
1,668
1,669
1,655
1,706
24,550
37,975
Other operating lease obligations
377
415
350
21
22
—
1,185
$ 455,563 $ 1,073,554 $ 1,057,141 $ 1,069,895 $ 1,100,339 $ 1,909,700 $ 6,666,192
Committed developments:
Total estimated costs to complete -
PUD (ii)
Total estimated costs to complete -
residential inventory (ii)
304,317
133,688
19,192
9,102
—
—
466,299
54,268
37,263
48,220
48,238
$ 358,585 $ 170,951 $
67,412 $
57,340 $
—
— $
—
187,989
— $ 654,288
Total
$ 814,148 $ 1,244,505 $ 1,124,553 $ 1,127,235 $ 1,100,339 $ 1,909,700 $ 7,320,480
(i) Represents the discounted minimum lease payments of lease liabilities under IFRS 16.
(ii) The amounts are for active projects with detailed costs estimates, net of projected proceeds from dispositions including air rights sale proceeds
related to a portion of The Well in Toronto, Ontario. A project is committed only when all major planning issues have been resolved, anchor
tenant(s) for the commercial components has/have been secured, and/or construction is about to commence or has commenced. The costs of
additional projects will be added to this schedule once a project becomes committed.
(iii) The table above exclude unfunded investment commitments of $105.3 million relating to equity-accounted investments of which timing is
unknown.
The Trust's contractual debt obligations and projected development spending can be funded by proceeds from mortgage
refinancing, net proceeds from the sale of assets (including, but not limited to, sale of excess land and development density),
existing cash on hand, revolving unsecured operating line of credit, proceeds from the issuance of unsecured debentures or
issuance of equity Units. As of February 9, 2022, $9.3 million of RioCan's mortgage maturities for 2022 have yet to be refinanced
or do not have refinancing commitments in place. They are all expected to be refinanced in due course.
RioCan has also entered into purchase obligations to acquire certain interests from its partners as further described in Note 3 in
the 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements.
RioCan, as a mutual fund trust, expects to make monthly distributions to Unitholders with the cash generated from ongoing
operating activities. Its Unitholder dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) allows it to conserve liquidity by issuing additional Units, as
opposed to paying cash distributions. Although RioCan suspended its DRIP effective November 1, 2017, RioCan can elect to
reinstate the DRIP in the future, if it is beneficial to do so.
Unencumbered Assets
At RioCan's proportionate share, unencumbered investment property assets as at December 31, 2021 have an estimated fair
value of $9.4 billion, which represents 64.9% of the total fair value of investment properties and generate 64.9% of Annual
Normalized NOI at RioCan's proportionate share. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information.
The increase in the unencumbered assets from December 31, 2020 was due to the aforementioned prepayment of mortgages net
of the impact of asset dispositions.
The table below summarizes RioCan's Unencumbered Assets and Unsecured Debt:
(thousands of dollars, except where otherwise noted)
As at
Unencumbered Assets
Unsecured Debt to Total Debt (i)
Unencumbered Assets to Unsecured Debt (i)
Percentage of Normalized NOI Generated from
Unencumbered Assets (i)
Targeted
Ratios
70.0%
> 200%
> 50.0%
IFRS basis
RioCan's proportionate share (i)
December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
2021
9,332,833 $
2020
8,685,469 $
2021
9,392,266 $
2020
8,727,354
$
61.4 %
230 %
66.7 %
58.3 %
214 %
58.7 %
59.4 %
231 %
64.9 %
57.2 %
215 %
57.8 %
(i)
This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
77 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Guarantees
As at December 31, 2021, the Trust is contingently liable for debt guarantees, provided on behalf of certain of our co-owners'
interests and mortgages assumed by purchasers on property dispositions, of $255.4 million (December 31, 2020 - $195.1
million), with expires between 2022 and 2030.
As at and for the year ended December 31, 2021, there have been no defaults by the primary obligors for debts on which we
have provided guarantees and no provision for expected losses on these guarantees has been recognized in our 2021 Annual
Consolidated Financial Statements.
The parties on behalf of which RioCan has outstanding guarantees are as follows:
(thousands of dollars)
As at
Partners and co-owners
Woodbourne
HBC (RioCan-HBC JV)
Metropia and Capital Developments
Bayfield
Other
Assumption of mortgages by purchasers on property dispositions
Hedging Activities
Interest Rate Risk
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
$
119,033 $
—
45,715
21,700
38,904
225,352 $
30,019
255,371 $
$
$
18,968
41,187
36,635
23,100
20,019
139,909
55,207
195,116
As at December 31, 2021, the outstanding notional amount of floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps was $1.0 billion (December 31,
2020 – $1.3 billion) with the term to maturity of these swap agreements ranging from December 2022 to November 2028.
On December 14, 2021, the Trust entered into bond forward contracts to sell on September 15, 2022 $300.0 million Government
of Canada Bonds due June 1, 2029 with an effective bond yield of 1.46%, to hedge its exposure to movements in underlying risk-
free interest rates on the anticipated refinancing of the $300.0 million Series Y debentures maturing on October 3, 2022.
Subsequent to year end, on February 1, 2022, the Trust entered into bond forward contracts to sell on April 28, 2022 $200.0
million Government of Canada Bonds due June 1, 2029 with an effective bond yield of 1.71%, to hedge its exposure to
movements in underlying risk-free interest rates on a highly probable anticipated debenture issuance.
We assess the effectiveness of the hedging relationship on a quarterly basis and have determined there is no ineffectiveness in
the hedging of interest rate exposures as at December 31, 2021. Refer to Note 25 of the 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial
Statements for further details.
EQUITY
Trust Units
As at December 31, 2021, there are 309.8 million Units outstanding, including exchangeable limited partnership units. All Units
outstanding have equal rights and privileges and entitle the holder to one vote for each Unit at all meetings of Unitholders. During
the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we issued and repurchased Units as follows:
(in thousands)
Units outstanding, beginning of period (i)
Units issued:
Direct purchase plan
Exchangeable limited partnership units
Units repurchased and cancelled
Units outstanding, end of period (i)
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
317,768
2020
317,723
2021
317,748
2020
317,710
2
—
(7,973)
13
12
—
16
6
(7,973)
26
12
—
309,797
317,748
309,797
317,748
(i)
Included in Units outstanding are exchangeable limited partnership units of three limited partnerships that are subsidiaries of the Trust (the LP
units) which were issued to vendors, as partial consideration for investment properties acquired by RioCan (December 31, 2021 – 499,754 LP
units, December 31, 2020 – 493,476 LP units).
As of February 9, 2022, there are 309.8 million Units issued and 7.3 million Unit options issued and outstanding under the Trust’s
incentive Unit option plan.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 78
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Senior Executive Restricted Equity Unit Plan (Senior Executive REU Plan)
As at December 31, 2021, 434,621 Senior Executive REUs are outstanding (December 31, 2020 - 251,899), of which 100,905
are vested (December 31, 2020 - 55,720).
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust granted 212,111 REUs under its Senior Executive REU Plan. The weighted
average grant date price was $18.58 per unit, with each grant price based on the five-day volume weighted average market price
of RioCan's Units traded on the TSX prior to the grant date, resulting in an aggregate fair value of $3.9 million.
The number of REUs granted shall vest one-third on each of the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date, provided
however that all vested REUs are only eligible for settlement upon the third anniversary of the grant date (the Settlement Date).
Settlement of vested REUs and accumulated distribution equivalents is generally made within 30 days after the Settlement Date
by way of the delivery of an equivalent number of Units purchased on the secondary market, net of applicable withholding taxes.
Employee Restricted Equity Unit Plan (Employee REU Plan)
As at December 31, 2021, 351,943 Employee REUs are unvested and outstanding (December 31, 2020 - 279,342).
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust granted 151,414 REUs under its Employee REU Plan. The weighted
average grant date price was $18.40 per unit, with each grant price based on the five-day volume weighted average market price
of RioCan's Units traded on the TSX prior to the grant date, resulting in an aggregate fair value of $2.8 million.
The number of REUs granted shall vest fully on the Settlement Date, including distribution equivalents that have accumulated
during the vesting period. Settlement of vested REUs is generally made within 30 days after the Settlement Date by way of the
delivery of an equivalent number of Units purchased on the secondary market, net of applicable withholding taxes.
Performance Equity Unit Plan (PEU Plan)
As at December 31, 2021, 502,770 PEUs are unvested and outstanding (December 31, 2020 - 449,641).
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust granted 193,221 PEUs under its PEU Plan at a weighted average grant
date fair value of $21.25 per unit resulting in an aggregate fair value of $4.1 million.
PEUs issued contain a multiplier factor and the final number of PEUs that will be paid out upon vesting will vary based on the
achievement of certain performance targets over a three-year period from the year the award was granted. The performance
targets attributable to PEUs are set by the Trust at the time the awards are granted, or from time to time adjusted as permitted
under the terms of the PEU plan. The performance targets may vary between grants. Further information regarding the PEUs and
the related performance metrics attributable to such PEUs are set out in the Trust's Management Information Circular (MIC).
Units Purchased for Settlement
During the three months and year ended December 31, 2021, RioCan purchased 696 and 109,953 units at an average price of
$22.32 and $18.84, in satisfaction of RioCan’s existing obligations under the REU and PEU Plan.
Incentive Unit Option Plan
As at December 31, 2021, 11.9 million Unit options remain available to be granted under the Plan (December 31, 2020 –
12.5 million Unit options). Pursuant to a board resolution in October 2021, the Board has committed to no longer issue unit
options as part of RioCan’s long-term incentive plan ("LTIP") or as special awards.
The exercise price for each option is equal to the volume weighted average trading price of the units on the TSX for the five
trading days immediately preceding the dates of grant.
Options granted prior to February 2021 have a contractual life of ten years and vest at 25% per annum commencing on the first
anniversary of the grant date, and become fully vested after four years. On February 23, 2021, 1.3 million of Unit options were
granted to senior management (year ended December 31, 2020 - nil) with a contractual life of seven years and the following
vesting conditions:
•
•
500,000 Unit options with time-based vesting conditions that will vest 50% on April 1, 2022 and 50% on April 1, 2023; and
800,000 Unit options have vesting conditions that are 50% time-based service condition only (Time-Based Options) and
50% with a time-based service condition and market-based performance condition (Performance Options). The Time-Based
Options will vest 50% on February 23, 2023 and 50% on February 23, 2025. Vesting of the Performance Options depends
on achieving certain performance measures based on 20 consecutive trading days (the 20-day VWAP) and only when
certain time-vesting conditions are also met as follows: (i) 50% of the Performance Options shall be exercisable on or after
the second anniversary of the Grant Date provided that the 20-day VWAP is equal to or greater than $20, at any point
during the seven-year term; and (ii) 50% of the Performance Options shall be exercisable on or after the fourth anniversary
of the Grant Date provided that the 20-day VWAP is equal to or greater than $24, at any point during the seven-year term.
79 RioCan Annual Report 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Trustee Deferred Unit Plan (DU Plan)
As at December 31, 2021, there are 549,807 deferred Units vested and outstanding (December 31, 2020 - 452,368).
During the year ended December 31, 2021, 73,026 deferred Units were granted at a weighted average grant price of $21.18 per
unit, with each grant price based on the five-day volume weighted average market price of RioCan's Units traded on the TSX prior
to each grant date, resulting in an aggregate fair value of $1.5 million, and no deferred Units were exercised (year ended
December 31, 2020 - 100,760 deferred Units granted and no deferred Units exercised).
The Board approved an amendment effective January 1, 2021 to the DU Plan to provide that, on or after the date upon which a
Trustee ceases to be a Trustee of the Trust (Termination Date), all vested deferred Units issued after January 1, 2021 shall be
redeemed and settled only by the issuance of Units. Effective January 1, 2021, each of the Trustees also provided an irrevocable
election with respect to the outstanding deferred Units held by such Trustee such that all such vested deferred Units shall be
redeemed and settled only by the issuance of Units upon each Trustee's respective Termination Date.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB)
On October 14, 2020, RioCan received TSX approval of its notice of intention to renew its NCIB (the 2020/2021 NCIB), to acquire
up to a maximum of 31,615,029 Units, or approximately 10% of the public float as at October 8, 2020, for cancellation or to satisfy
RioCan's obligation to deliver Units under the REU and PEU plans, over the next 12 months, effective October 22, 2020.
On October 15, 2021, RioCan received TSX approval of its notice of intention to renew its NCIB (the 2021/2022 NCIB), to acquire
up to a maximum of 31,616,150 Units, or approximately 10% of the public float as at October 13, 2021, for cancellation or to
satisfy RioCan's obligation to deliver Units under the REU and PEU plans, over the next 12 months, effective October 22, 2021.
The number of Units that can be purchased pursuant to the 2021/2022 NCIB is subject to a current daily maximum of 241,695
Units (which is equal to 25% of 966,783, being the average daily trading volume during the last six months), subject to RioCan’s
ability to make one block purchase of Units per calendar week that exceeds such limits. RioCan intends to fund the purchases out
of its available cash and undrawn credit facilities.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust acquired and cancelled 7,973,045 units at a weighted average purchase
price of $22.32 per unit, for a total cost of $178.1 million. The excess of the purchase price over the carrying amount of the units
purchased, representing the unit price increase over the weighted average historical unit issuance price, was recorded as a
reduction to retained earnings of $57.2 million.
Distributions to Unitholders
RioCan qualifies as a mutual fund trust and a “real estate investment trust” (REIT Exemption) for Canadian income tax purposes.
We expect to distribute all of our taxable income to Unitholders and are entitled to deduct such distributions for Canadian income
tax purposes. From time to time, RioCan may retain some taxable income and net capital gains, when appropriate, in order to
utilize the capital gains refund available to mutual fund trusts without incurring any income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for
current income taxes payable is required, except for amounts incurred in our incorporated Canadian subsidiaries.
The Trust consolidates certain wholly-owned incorporated entities that are subject to tax. Any tax disclosures, expense and
deferred tax balances relate only to these entities.
If the Trust were to cease to qualify for the REIT Exemption for Canadian income tax purposes, certain distributions (taxable
distributions) would not be deductible in computing income for Canadian income tax purposes and it would be subject to tax on
such distributions at a rate substantially equivalent to the general corporate income tax rate. Any remaining distributions, other
than taxable distributions, would generally continue to be treated as returns of capital to Unitholders. From year-to-year, the
taxability of the Trust's distributions may fluctuate depending upon the timing of recognition of certain gains and losses based on
the activities of the Trust.
The Trust's monthly distribution during 2021 was $0.08 per unit compared to $0.12 in 2020. Distributions declared to Unitholders
were as follows:
(thousands of dollars)
Distributions declared to Unitholders
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
75,362 $
114,387 $
304,153 $
457,525
Total distributions declared decreased for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021 when compared to the same
periods in the prior year due to the one-third distribution reduction effective in January 2021.
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Difference between cash flows provided by operating activities and distributions to Unitholders
A comparison of distributions to Unitholders with cash flows provided by operating activities and distributions is as follows:
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
(thousands of dollars)
Cash flows provided by operating activities
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
169,537 $
182,472 $
490,397 $
552,584
Add / (deduct) the (increase) / decrease in non-cash
working capital items
Cash flows provided by operating activities, excluding non-
cash working capital items (i)
Less: Distributions declared to Unitholders
Excess cash flows provided by operating activities
excluding non-cash working capital, net of distributions
declared (ii)
(37,708)
(63,212)
(25,603)
(77,524)
131,829
(75,362)
119,260
(114,387)
464,794
(304,153)
475,060
(457,525)
$
56,467 $
4,873 $
160,641 $
17,535
(i)
Includes an expense for net debt prepayment costs of $3.9 million and $10.9 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021,
respectively.
(ii) This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information.
For the three months ended December 31, 2021, cash flows provided by operating activities, excluding non-cash working capital
items, were higher than distributions declared to Unitholders during the period by $56.5 million.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, cash flows provided by operating activities, excluding non-cash working capital items,
were higher than distributions declared to Unitholders during the period by $160.6 million.
Distribution reduction effective January 2021
In December 2020, the Trust announced a reduction in its monthly distribution from $0.12 per unit to $0.08 per unit, or from $1.44
to $0.96 on an annualized basis. This decrease was effective for the Trust's January 2021 distribution, payable in February 2021.
The additional capital of approximately $152 million per annum resulting from a targeted 60% payout ratio was used to fund
initiatives that drive long-term net asset value growth for RioCan’s Unitholders such as its mixed-use residential developments,
unit buybacks through its normal course issuer bid program and debt repayment.
Distribution increase effective February 2022
RioCan's Board of Trustees has approved an increase to its monthly distributions to Unitholders of 6.25% to $0.085 cents per unit
commencing with the February 2022 distribution, payable in March 2022. This increase brings RioCan's annualized distribution to
$1.02 per unit. This increase is in keeping with the Trust's objectives to provide sustainable distribution increases supported by
FFO per Unit growth while maintaining a consistent FFO Payout Ratio of approximately 55% to 65% over the long term with
retained cash flow used to support future growth. With a FFO per unit target of 5% to 7% for 2022, the Trust expects to achieve
its payout ratio objective.
The Trust does not use net income in accordance with IFRS as the basis to establish the level of Unitholders’ distributions as net
income includes, among other items, non-cash fair value adjustments related to its investment property portfolio. In establishing
the level of distributions to Unitholders, consideration is given by RioCan to the level of cash flow from operating activities, capital
expenditures for the property portfolio and preferred Unitholder distributions (if any).
As always, the Board will continuously reevaluate the distribution on a regular basis based on various factors. In determining the
level of distributions to Unitholders, the Board considers, among other factors, cash flow from operating activities, forward-looking
cash flow information including forecasts and budgets and the future business prospects of the Trust including the impact of the
pandemic, the interest rate environment and cost of capital, estimated development completions and development spending,
impact of future acquisitions and dispositions, and maintenance capital expenditures and leasing expenditures related to our
income producing portfolio. In determining the level of distributions to Unitholders, the Board also considers the impact of its
distribution reinvestment plan, if reinstated, when assessing its ability to sustain current distribution levels during the current
period and on a rolling twelve-month basis.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In the ordinary course of business, we may enter into transactions with entities whose directors or trustees are also RioCan
trustees and/or part of RioCan's senior management. All such transactions are in the normal course of operations and are
measured at market-based exchange amounts.
RioCan's related parties include the following persons and/or entities:
(a) associates, joint ventures, or entities which are controlled or significantly influenced by the Trust; and
(b) key management personnel including the Trustees and those persons having the authority and responsibility for planning,
directing and controlling the activities of RioCan, directly or indirectly.
As at December 31, 2021, the Trust’s key management personnel include each of the Trustees and the following individuals:
President and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Gitlin; Chief Financial Officer, Dennis Blasutti; Chief Investment Officer, Andrew
Duncan. Effective January 1, 2022, Mr. John Ballantyne was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of RioCan and will
subsequently be included as key management personnel. Refer to below for key management changes during 2021.
Senior executive management and Board changes
Effective April 1, 2021, following his retirement as Chief Executive Officer of the Trust on March 31, 2021, RioCan’s founder, Mr.
Edward Sonshine, transitioned to Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. Jonathan Gitlin, previously the Trust’s President and
Chief Operating Officer, succeeded Mr. Sonshine as President and Chief Executive Officer. Concurrently with Mr. Gitlin’s
appointment to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, the Board appointed Mr. Gitlin as an additional Trustee to the
Board. Effective April 1, 2021, Mr. Paul V. Godfrey stepped down as Chairman of the Board and served as Lead Trustee until his
retirement effective December 10, 2021. Following the retirement of Mr. Paul V. Godfrey, Mr. Siim Vanaselja, Chair of RioCan's
Audit Committee, immediately succeeded Mr. Godfrey as Lead Trustee of the Board.
Effective May 26, 2021, Ms. Sharon Sallows retired as a Trustee. Ms. Janice Fukakusa was elected as a Trustee at RioCan's
annual meeting held on May 26, 2021.
On March 2, 2021, RioCan announced the resignation of Ms. Qi Tang as Senior Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer,
effective May 12, 2021. Ms. Franca Smith, who served as RioCan's Vice President Finance since 2017, was appointed as
Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 12, 2021 until Mr. Dennis Blasutti was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Trust, effective September 7, 2021.
On March 11, 2021, Mr. Andrew Duncan, RioCan's former Senior Vice President Development, was appointed to the newly
created position of Chief Investment Officer of RioCan, effective April 1, 2021.
On November 25, 2021, Mr. John Ballantyne, RioCan's former Senior Vice President Asset Management, was appointed as Chief
Operating Officer of RioCan, effective January 1, 2022.
Remuneration of the Trust’s Trustees and Key Executives during the three months and years ended December 31, 2021 and
2020 is as follows:
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
Trustees
Key Executives
Trustees
Key Executives
(thousands of dollars)
Compensation and benefits
Unit-based compensation
Post-employment benefit costs
2021
2020
62 $
248
—
310 $
44 $
1,577
—
1,621 $
2021
942 $
695
47
1,684 $
2020
1,126 $
1,662
33
2,821 $
2021
249 $
1,966
—
2,215 $
$
$
2020
175 $
(919)
—
2020
5,349
4,971
129
(744) $ 14,038 $ 10,449
2021
6,367 $
7,496
175
The negative amount in unit-based compensation costs for the Trustees for the year ended December 31, 2020 was due to a
mark-to-market adjustment resulting from a substantial decrease in the Trust's unit price from December 31, 2019 to
December 31, 2020, among the broad equity market drop in connection with the COVID-19 health crisis and sharp decline in oil
prices. The increase for the year ended December 31, 2021 in Key Executive costs over the comparable period was primarily due
to the one-time $6.1 million general and administrative expenses relating to the executive transitions including the accelerated
expensing of certain unit-based compensation. For further details on related party transactions, refer to Note 30 of the 2021
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements.
RioCan Annual Report 2021 82
Q1
286
103
174
145
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
SELECTED QUARTERLY RESULTS AND TREND ANALYSIS
(millions of dollars, except where otherwise noted)
As at and for the quarter ended (i)
Revenue
2021
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1
264 $
336 $
298 $
$
277 $
2020
Q4
Q3
Q2
285 $
302 $
270 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders
NOI (ii)
FFO (ii)
FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-
time compensation costs) (ii)
ACFO (ii)
ACFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-
time compensation costs) (ii)
Unitholder distributions
Weighted average Units outstanding – diluted
(in thousands)
Per unit basis (diluted)
Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders
FFO (ii)
FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-
time compensation costs) (ii)
Unitholder distributions
Net book value per unit
Closing market price per unit
Key Performance Indicator Ratios
FFO Payout Ratio (ii)
FFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs
and one-time compensation costs) (ii)
ACFO Payout Ratio (ii)
ACFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment
costs and one-time compensation costs) (ii)
Total assets
209 $
138 $
145 $
107 $
66 $
118 $
(351) $
166 $
165 $
167 $
165 $
167 $
158 $
154 $
147 $
127 $
128 $
106 $
124 $
129 $
110 $
150 $
127 $
128 $
119 $
124 $
129 $
110 $
145
162 $
111 $
148 $
111 $
129 $
147 $
78 $
108
166 $
111 $
148 $
120 $
129 $
147 $
78 $
108
75 $
76 $
76 $
76 $
114 $
114 $
114 $
114
315,733
317,961
317,882
317,758
317,739
317,728
317,721
317,725
$
$
$
$
0.66 $
0.43 $
0.46 $
0.34 $
0.21 $
0.37 $ (1.10) $
0.32
0.46 $
0.40 $
0.40 $
0.33 $
0.39 $
0.41 $
0.35 $
0.46
0.48 $
0.40 $
0.40 $
0.37 $
0.39 $
0.41 $
0.35 $
0.46
0.24 $
0.24 $
0.24 $
0.24 $
0.36 $
0.36 $
0.36 $
0.36
$ 25.54 $ 25.00 $ 24.78 $ 24.53 $ 24.34 $ 24.48 $ 24.45 $ 25.92
$ 22.94 $ 21.64 $ 22.08 $ 19.46 $ 16.75 $ 14.06 $ 15.36 $ 16.13
62.6%
73.4%
81.0%
92.2%
90.2%
86.2%
83.2%
77.4%
60.6%
71.5%
78.9%
89.7%
90.2%
86.2%
83.2%
77.4%
59.7%
71.4%
73.7%
92.9%
98.9%
97.7%
97.2%
85.0%
58.3%
70.2%
72.5%
91.1%
98.9%
97.7%
97.2%
85.0%
$ 15,177 $ 15,292 $ 15,236 $ 15,175 $ 15,268 $ 15,128 $ 15,071 $ 15,393
Total debt
$ 6,611 $ 6,740 $ 6,764 $ 6,824 $ 6,928 $ 6,743 $ 6,670 $ 6,606
Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets (ii)
43.3%
43.7%
44.0%
44.7%
44.5%
44.4%
44.0%
42.6%
Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets (RioCan's
Proportionate Share) (ii)
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (RioCan's
Proportionate Share) (ii)
Other
Total portfolio NLA (in thousands)
Number of properties
Number of employees
Residency of Unitholders (iii)
– Canadian
– Non-resident
43.9%
44.4%
44.7%
45.3%
45.0%
44.8%
44.4%
43.0%
9.59
9.97
9.87
10.02
9.47
9.13
8.80
8.22
36,355
36,886
37,220
37,976
38,260
38,394
38,647
38,623
207
600
210
570
214
574
223
587
223
586
221
585
221
587
222
605
66.6%
33.4%
71.2%
28.8%
73.1%
26.9%
74.6%
25.4%
74.4%
25.6%
77.2%
22.8%
73.1%
26.9%
66.3%
33.7%
(i) Refer to RioCan’s respective annual and interim MD&As issued for a discussion and analysis relating to those periods.
(ii) This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for more information on each non-GAAP financial
measure.
(iii) Estimates based on Unitholder mailing addresses on record at the end of each reporting period.
Our revenue and operating results are not materially impacted by seasonal factors. However, macroeconomic and market trends,
and the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, as described under the Business Environment and Outlook section of this MD&A,
impact the demand for space, occupancy levels and consequently, the Trust's revenue, financial performance and property
valuations.
The Trust's quarterly changes in revenue, FFO, ACFO and net income were primarily impacted by acquisitions and dispositions,
the timing and magnitude of its residential condominium and townhouse projects closings, the magnitude and pace of
development expenditures and project completions, and from Q2 2020 to Q4 2021, the global pandemic and its effects on the
economy and RioCan operations.
ACFO was also impacted by changes in working capital, which experienced larger quarterly fluctuations from Q2 2020 to Q4
2021 in particular, driven primarily by the timing of the collection of contractual rents receivable as a result of the pandemic.
Net income was further impacted by the changes in the fair values of investment properties, particularly the significant fair value
write-downs in Q2 2020 as a result of the pandemic.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income
(thousands of dollars, except per unit amounts)
Three months ended December 31
Revenue
Rental revenue
Residential inventory sales
Property management and other service fees
Operating costs
Rental operating costs
Recoverable under tenant leases
Non-recoverable costs
Residential inventory cost of sales
Operating income
Other income (loss)
Interest income
Income from equity-accounted investments
Fair value gain (loss) on investment properties, net
Investment and other income (loss)
Other expenses
Interest costs, net
General and administrative
Internal leasing costs
Transaction and other costs
Debt prepayment costs, net
Income before income taxes
Current income tax recovery
Deferred income tax expense
Net income
Net income
Unitholders
Net income per unit:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average number of units (in thousands):
Basic
Diluted
2021
2020
$
266,899 $
276,422
65,620
3,920
4,712
4,050
336,439
285,184
93,346
9,019
39,286
141,651
194,788
95,452
14,995
1,143
111,590
173,594
3,842
6,503
3,500
421
72,255
(42,286)
(696)
967
81,904
(37,398)
42,403
11,924
2,982
6,779
3,896
67,984
208,708
(68)
—
$
208,776 $
44,841
12,941
2,901
1,510
—
62,193
74,003
(711)
9,105
65,609
$
$
$
$
208,776 $
208,776 $
65,609
65,609
0.66 $
0.66 $
0.21
0.21
315,534
315,733
317,739
317,739
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
NON-GAAP MEASURES
The financial statements of RioCan are prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition to reported IFRS measures, industry
practice is to evaluate real estate entities giving consideration, in part, to certain non-GAAP financial performance measures
described below. Management believes that these measures are helpful to investors because they are widely recognized
measures of a REIT's performance and provide a relevant basis for comparison among real estate entities. In addition to the
IFRS results, we also use these measures internally to measure the operating performance of our investment property portfolio.
These non-GAAP measures, and related per unit amounts, should not be construed as alternatives to net income or comparable
metrics determined in accordance with IFRS as indicators of RioCan’s performance, liquidity, cash flows and profitability and may
not be comparable to similar measures presented by other real estate investment trusts or enterprises. These non-GAAP
measures are defined below and are cross referenced, as applicable, to a reconciliation contained within this MD&A to the most
comparable IFRS measure. Non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized financial measures under IFRS, and might not
be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. RioCan believes these non-GAAP financial measures
provide useful information to both management and investors in measuring the financial performance and financial condition of
the Trust for the reasons outlined below.
Non-GAAP
Financial Measure
Description
Quantitative
Reconciliation
RioCan's
Proportionate Share
Net Operating Income
(NOI), In-place NOI
and Stabilized NOI
All references to “RioCan's Proportionate Share” refer to a non-GAAP financial
measure representing RioCan’s proportionate interest of the financial position
and results of operations of its entire portfolio, including equity-accounted
investments. Management considers certain
results presented on a
proportionate share basis to be a meaningful measure because it is consistent
with how RioCan and its partners assess the operating performance of each of
its co-owned and equity-accounted properties. The Trust currently accounts for
its investments in joint ventures and associates using the equity method of
accounting.
The remaining definitions outlined below pertain to measures and/or inputs to
our financial leverage, coverage ratios and other key metrics that we use to
manage capital and to assess our liquidity, borrowing capacity and cost of
capital. Measures are calculated on the basis of both a RioCan's proportionate
share basis and using IFRS reported amounts to convey a more meaningful
measure of financial performance with respect to the periods reported.
NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined by RioCan as rental
revenue from income properties less property operating costs.
In-place NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated based on the last
twelve-months of NOI generated from tenant-occupied units.
Stabilized NOI is a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure based on
budgeted rents and expenses and is supported by the terms of any existing
lease, other contracts or external evidence such as current market rents for
similar properties, adjusted to incorporate allowances for estimated vacancy
rates, management fees and structural reserves for capital expenditures based
on current and expected future market conditions after expiry of any current
lease and expected maintenance costs. The resulting capitalized value is then
adjusted for non-recoverable capital expenditures as well as other costs,
including leasing costs, inherent in achieving and maintaining Stabilized NOI.
For the calculation of NOI, rental revenue includes all amounts earned from
tenants related to lease agreements, including property tax and operating cost
recoveries, to the extent recoverable under tenant leases. Amounts payable by
tenants to terminate their lease prior to the contractual expiry date (lease
cancellation fees) are included in rental revenue for the calculation of NOI.
Management believes that NOI is a useful non-GAAP financial measure of
operating performance of the Trust's income producing properties in addition to
the most comparable IFRS measure, which we believe is operating income.
The IFRS measure of operating income also includes residential inventory gains
and losses as well as property and asset management fees earned from co-
owners. While management considers its residential inventory and portfolio
management activities part of its business operations, and thus operating
income, such revenues are not part of how we evaluate the operating
performance of our income producing properties. As such, we report NOI as a
useful non-GAAP financial measure to report the operating performance of our
income producing properties.
NOI is an important measure of the income generated from the income
producing properties and is used by the Trust in evaluating the performance of
the portfolio, as well as a key input in determining the value of the income
producing property portfolio.
(i) RioCan's
Proportionate Share
(ii) NOI
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Non-GAAP
Financial Measure
Description
Quantitative
Reconciliation
NOI Margin is a non-GAAP ratio calculated based on NOI as a percentage of
rental revenue excluding the impact of lease cancellation fees.
NOI Margin
Management believes that NOI Margin is a meaningful supplementary measure
of operating performance of the Trust's income producing properties.
(ii) NOI
Same Property NOI
Funds From
Operations (FFO)
and
FFO (excluding net
debt prepayment
costs and one-time
compensation costs)
NOI Margin is an important measure of the percentage of income generated
from the income producing properties and is used by the Trust in evaluating the
performance of the portfolio.
Same Property NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure used by RioCan to
assess the period-over-period performance of those properties owned and
operated by RioCan in both periods. In calculating Same Property NOI growth,
NOI for the period is adjusted to remove the impact of lease cancellation fees
and straight-line rent revenue in order to highlight the 'cash impact' of
contractual rent increases embedded in the underlying lease agreements. Same
Property NOI also excludes NOI for a limited number of properties undergoing
significant de-leasing in preparation for redevelopment or intensification. Same
Property NOI is a meaningful measure of operating performance because it
allows management to assess rent growth and leasing activity of its portfolio on
a same property basis and the impact of capital investments.
(iii) Same Property NOI
FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance widely used by
the Canadian real estate industry based on the definition set forth by REALPAC.
It is RioCan's view that IFRS net income does not necessarily provide a
complete measure of RioCan's recurring operating performance. This is
primarily because IFRS net income includes items such as fair value changes of
investment property that are subject to market conditions and capitalization rate
fluctuations, unrealized gains or losses on marketable securities and gains and
including associated
losses on
transaction costs, which are not representative of recurring operating
performance.
investment properties,
the disposal of
FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs)
starts with FFO but adds back net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs since these costs are not indicative of recurring operating
performance. Debt prepayment costs include yield maintenance, write-off of
deferred
related swap
settlements. One-time compensation costs include the acceleration of certain
unit-based compensation amortization expense.
financing costs and discounts/premiums, and
RioCan regards FFO as a key measure of operating performance and as a key
measure for determining the level of employee incentive based compensation.
RioCan also uses FFO in assessing its distribution paying capacity.
FFO should not be construed as an alternative to net income or cash flows
provided by or used in operating activities determined in accordance with IFRS.
(iv) FFO
Adjusted Cashflow
From Operations
(ACFO)
and
ACFO (excluding net
debt prepayment
costs and one-time
compensation costs)
ACFO is a non-GAAP financial measure of sustainable economic cash flow
available for distributions based on the definition set forth by REALPAC.
RioCan adopted the REALPAC definition of ACFO effective January 1, 2017
and uses it as an input, together with FFO, in assessing RioCan's distribution
payout ratios.
The REALPAC ACFO definition effectively includes working capital fluctuations
relating to recurring operating activities in ACFO, such as working capital
changes relating to trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable and
accrued liabilities. This, in management's view, introduces greater fluctuations
in quarterly and twelve-month trailing ACFO. As a result, RioCan uses ACFO,
together with FFO, in assessing its distribution payout ratios.
ACFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs)
starts with ACFO but adds back debt prepayment costs since these costs are
not indicative of sustainable economic cash flow for distributions. Debt
prepayment costs include yield maintenance, write-off of deferred financing
costs and discounts/premiums, and related swap settlements.
ACFO should not be construed as an alternative to cash flows provided by or
used in operating activities determined in accordance with IFRS.
(v) ACFO
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Non-GAAP
Financial Measure
Description
FFO and ACFO
Payout Ratios
and
FFO and ACFO
Payout Ratios
(excluding net debt
prepayment costs and
one-time
compensation costs)
FFO and ACFO Payout Ratios, and FFO and ACFO Payout Ratios (excluding
net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) are
supplementary non-GAAP measures of a REIT's distribution paying capacity.
These payout ratios are computed on a rolling twelve-month basis by dividing
total Unitholder distributions paid (including distributions paid under RioCan's
distribution reinvestment program) by FFO and ACFO, FFO (excluding net debt
prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) and ACFO (excluding net
debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs), respectively, over
the same period.
As previously discussed, the REALPAC ACFO definition includes net working
capital increases and decreases relating to operating activities, which tend to
fluctuate period-over-period in the normal course of business. In management's
view, this tends to introduce greater fluctuations in ACFO calculations. As a
result, RioCan management uses the FFO Payout Ratio in addition to the ACFO
Payout Ratio in assessing its distribution paying capacity, as FFO is not subject
to such working capital fluctuations.
Quantitative
Reconciliation
(iv) FFO and
(v) ACFO
Normalized Capital Expenditures are an estimate made by management of the
amount of ongoing capital investment required to maintain the condition of the
physical property and current rental revenues. Management considers a
number of factors in estimating Normalized Capital Expenditures relative to the
growth in the age and size of the Trust's property portfolio. Such factors include,
but are not limited to, a portfolio assessment to prioritize assets and the type of
capital expenditures, a review and analysis of historical capital spending,
comparison of each quarter's annualized actual spending activity to the annual
budgeted capital expenditures as approved by our Board of Trustees at the
beginning of each year and management's expectations and/or plans for the
properties. Property capital expenditures that are generally expected to add to
the overall earnings capacity of the property are considered revenue enhancing
capital expenditures by management and are also excluded in determining the
Normalized Capital Expenditures estimate.
RioCan does not obtain support from independent sources for its Normalized
Capital Expenditures but relies on internal diligence and expertise in arriving at
this management estimate. RioCan’s long tenured management team has
extensive experience in commercial real estate and in-depth knowledge of the
property portfolio. As a result, RioCan believes that management is best suited
to make
the assessment of Normalized Capital Expenditures without
independent third-party sources.
Since actual capital expenditures can vary widely from quarter to quarter
depending on a number of factors, management believes that Normalized
Capital Expenditures are a more relevant input than actual capital expenditures
in assessing a REIT's distribution payout ratio and for determining an
appropriate level of sustainable distributions over the long run.
For 2021, the Trust determined that $45.0 million was a reasonable estimate for
its Normalized Capital Expenditures. This Normalized Capital Expenditures
estimate for 2021 does not include capital expenditures for mixed-use
residential projects given these are newly constructed buildings. The Trust's
normalized capital expenditures for 2022 reflects its pursuit of its strategic
objectives of reimaging retail and better serving its tenants. The Trust has
determined that $50.0 million is a reasonable Normalized Capital Expenditures
estimate for 2022 although quarterly fluctuations between the $12.5 million
quarterly Normalized Capital Expenditures spend and actual spend are
expected.
Development Spending or Total Development Spending is a non-GAAP financial
measure defined as the sum of total development expenditures incurred for
inventory.
various properties under development and
Development spending is a useful measure of development progress and
investment in properties under development and residential inventory.
residential
for
Capital Expenditures
on Income Properties
section
(vi) Development
Spending
Normalized Capital
Expenditures
Development
Spending or Total
Development
Spending
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Non-GAAP
Financial Measure
Description
Quantitative
Reconciliation
Total Contractual
Debt
and
Total Debt (RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
and Total Contractual
Debt (RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Total Contractual Debt is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as the sum of
contractual obligations (excluding unamortized deferred financing costs and
discounts/premiums) of mortgages payable, lines of credit and other bank loans,
mortgages on properties held for sale and debentures payable.
Total Debt (RioCan's Proportionate Share) and Total Contractual Debt (RioCan's
Proportionate Share) are non-GAAP financial measures that include RioCan’s
proportionate interest in the total debt and Total Contractual Debt of its entire
portfolio, including equity-accounted investments.
Total debt and Total Contractual Debt and Total Debt (RioCan's Proportionate
Share) and Total Contractual Debt (RioCan's proportionate share) are a useful
measures of the total debt outstanding used in measuring leverage.
(vii) Total debt and
Total Contractual Debt
Adjusted EBITDA
and
Adjusted EBITDA
(RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (RioCan's Proportionate Share) are a
non-GAAP financial measures that are used by management as an input in
several of our debt metrics, providing information with respect to certain
financial ratios that we use in measuring our debt profile and assessing our
ability to satisfy obligations, including servicing our debt.
Adjusted EBITDA
includes RioCan’s
(RioCan's Proportionate Share)
proportionate interest in Adjusted EBITDA of its entire portfolio, including equity-
accounted investments.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (RioCan's Proportionate Share) are
used as an alternative to IFRS net income, because they exclude major non-
cash items (including, but not limited to, depreciation and amortization expense,
unit-based compensation costs, fair value gains and losses on investment
properties, and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities, interest
costs, current and deferred tax expenses and recoveries, transaction gains and
losses on the disposition of investment properties and equity-accounted
investments, transaction costs and other items that management considers
either non-operating in nature or related to the capital cost of our investment
properties), net debt prepayment costs and one-time or non-recurring items
(including, but not limited to, one-time cash compensation costs).
(xii) Adjusted EBITDA
and Coverage Ratios
Total Adjusted Debt to
Total Adjusted Assets
Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets is a non-GAAP ratio of our financial
leverage calculated by taking the total debt net of cash and cash equivalents
divided by total assets net of cash and cash equivalents.
and
Total Adjusted Debt to
Total Adjusted Assets
(RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets (RioCan's Proportionate Share) or
Leverage Ratio (RioCan's Proportionate Share) is a non-GAAP ratio that uses
RioCan’s proportionate interest in total debt net of cash and cash equivalents
and total assets net of cash and cash equivalents of its entire portfolio when
calculating the leverage ratio, including equity-accounted investments.
(viii) Total Adjusted
Debt to Total Adjusted
Assets
These ratios are useful measures of leverage.
Adjusted Debt to
Adjusted EBITDA
and
Adjusted Debt to
Adjusted EBITDA
(RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP ratio of our financial leverage
calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis and is defined as our quarterly
average Total Adjusted Debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA.
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (RioCan's Proportionate Share) is a non-
GAAP ratio, calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis and is defined as our
quarterly average Total Adjusted Debt (RioCan's Proportionate Share) divided
by Adjusted EBITDA (RioCan's Proportionate Share).
These ratios are useful measures of the Trust's ability to satisfy debt obligations.
(xii) Adjusted EBITDA
and Coverage Ratios
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Non-GAAP
Financial Measure
Description
Quantitative
Reconciliation
Debt Service
Coverage
and
Debt Service
Coverage (RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Debt Service Coverage is a non-GAAP ratio calculated on a trailing twelve-
month basis and is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by the sum of total
interest costs (including interest that has been capitalized) and scheduled
mortgage principal amortization.
Debt Service Coverage (RioCan's Proportionate Share) is a non-GAAP ratio
calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis and is defined as Adjusted EBITDA
(RioCan's Proportionate Share) divided by the sum of total interest costs
(including interest that has been capitalized) and scheduled mortgage principal
amortization both at RioCan's proportionate share (RioCan's proportionate
interest of its entire portfolio, including equity-accounted investments).
These ratios are useful measures of the Trust's ability to meet our debt service
obligations on a trailing twelve-month basis.
(xii) Adjusted EBITDA
and Coverage Ratios
Interest Coverage
and
Interest Coverage
(RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Interest Coverage is a non-GAAP ratio calculated on a trailing twelve-month
basis and is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total interest costs
(including interest that has been capitalized).
Interest Coverage (RioCan's Proportionate Share) is a non-GAAP ratio
calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis and is defined as Adjusted EBITDA
(RioCan's Proportionate Share) divided by total interest costs (including interest
that has been capitalized) at RioCan's proportionate share (RioCan's
proportionate
including equity-accounted
its entire portfolio,
investments).
interest of
These ratios are useful measures of the Trust's ability to meet its interest cost
obligations on a trailing twelve-month basis.
(xii) Adjusted EBITDA
and Coverage Ratios
Ratio of Floating Rate
Debt to Total Debt
(RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
and Ratio of Fixed
Rate Debt to Total
Debt (RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Ratio of Floating Rate Debt to Total Debt (RioCan's Proportionate Share) is a
non-GAAP ratio calculated as total floating rate debt at RioCan's Proportionate
Share (RioCan's proportionate interest of its entire portfolio, including equity-
accounted investments) divided by Total Debt (RioCan's Proportionate Share).
Ratio of Fixed Rate Debt to Total Debt (RioCan's Proportionate Share) is a non-
GAAP ratio calculated as total fixed rate debt at RioCan's proportionate share
(RioCan's proportionate interest of its entire portfolio, including equity-accounted
investments) divided by total debt (RioCan's proportionate share).
(ix) Floating Rate Debt
and Fixed Rate Debt
These ratios are useful measures of the Trust's relative exposure to fixed and
floating rate debt.
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Non-GAAP
Financial Measure
Description
Quantitative
Reconciliation
Liquidity and Liquidity
as percentage of Total
Contractual Debt
and
Liquidity (RioCan's
proportionate share)
and Liquidity as
percentage of Total
Contractual Debt
(RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Liquidity is a non-GAAP measure calculated based on the sum of total cash and
cash equivalents, undrawn revolving unsecured operating line of credit and
undrawn construction lines and other bank loans.
Liquidity as percentage of Total Contractual Debt is a non-GAAP ratio defined
as Liquidity divided by Total Contractual Debt.
Liquidity (RioCan's proportionate share) is a non-GAAP measure calculated
based on the sum of total cash and cash equivalents, undrawn revolving
unsecured operating line of credit and undrawn construction lines and other
bank loans all at RioCan's proportionate share (RioCan’s proportionate interest
of its entire portfolio, including equity-accounted investments).
Liquidity as percentage of Total Contractual Debt (RioCan's Proportionate
Share) is a non-GAAP ratio defined as Liquidity (RioCan's proportionate share)
divided by Total Contractual Debt (RioCan's Proportionate Share).
These ratios are a useful measure of the Trust's cash resources and credit
available under committed credit facilities.
(xi) Liquidity
Ratio of Unsecured
Debt to Total
Contractual Debt and
Ratio of Secured Debt
to Total Contractual
Debt
and
Ratio of Unsecured
Debt to Total
Contractual Debt
(RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
and Ratio of Secured
Debt to Total
Contractual Debt
(RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Ratio of Unsecured Debt is a non-GAAP ratio calculated as total Unsecured
Debt divided by Total Contractual Debt.
Ratio of Secured Debt is a non-GAAP ratio calculated as total Secured Debt
divided by Total Contractual Debt.
Ratio of Unsecured Debt to Total Contractual Debt (RioCan's Proportionate
Share) is a non-GAAP ratio calculated as total Unsecured Debt at RioCan's
proportionate share (RioCan's proportionate interest of its entire portfolio,
including equity-accounted investments) divided by Total Contractual Debt
(RioCan's Proportionate Share).
(x) Unsecured Debt
and Secured Debt
Ratio of Secured Debt to Total Contractual Debt (RioCan's Proportionate Share)
is a non-GAAP ratio calculated as total Secured Debt at RioCan's proportionate
share (RioCan's proportionate interest of its entire portfolio, including equity-
accounted
(RioCan's
investments) divided by Total Contractual Debt
Proportionate Share).
These ratios are useful measures of the Trust's relative exposure to Secured
and Unsecured Debt.
Ratio of
Unencumbered
Assets to total
investment properties
Ratio of Unencumbered Assets to total investment properties is a non-GAAP
ratio calculated as the carrying value of all investment properties that have not
been pledged as security for debt divided by total fair value of investment
properties.
and
Ratio of
Unencumbered
Assets to total
investment properties
(RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Ratio of Unencumbered Assets to total investment properties (RioCan's
Proportionate Share) is a non-GAAP ratio calculated as the carrying value of all
investment properties that have not been pledged as security for debt divided by
total fair value of investment properties both at RioCan's proportionate share
(RioCan's proportionate interest of its entire portfolio, including equity-accounted
investments).
These ratios are useful measures of investment properties that can be
mortgaged to increase liquidity.
(xiii) Unencumbered
Assets
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Non-GAAP
Financial Measure
Description
Quantitative
Reconciliation
Percentage of
Normalized NOI
Generated from
Unencumbered
Assets
and
Percentage of
Normalized NOI
Generated from
Unencumbered
Assets (RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Percentage of Normalized NOI Generated from Unencumbered Assets is a non-
GAAP ratio defined as the annual NOI excluding lease cancellation fees,
miscellaneous revenue and percentage rent (or Annual Normalized NOI) from
unencumbered assets as of the end of a reporting period divided by total Annual
Normalized NOI as of the end of the same reporting period. Unencumbered
assets are investment properties that have not been pledged as security for
debt.
Percentage of Normalized NOI Generated
from Unencumbered Assets
(RioCan's Proportionate Share) is a non-GAAP ratio defined as the Annual
Normalized NOI from unencumbered assets as of the end of a reporting period
divided by total Annual Normalized NOI as of the end of the same reporting
period both at RioCan's proportionate share (RioCan's proportionate interest of
its entire portfolio, including equity-accounted investments).
These ratios are useful measures of the NOI that is not subject to debt servicing
obligations.
(xiii) Unencumbered
Assets
Unencumbered
Assets to Unsecured
Debt
and
Unencumbered
Assets to Unsecured
Debt (RioCan's
Proportionate Share)
Unencumbered Assets to Unsecured Debt is a non-GAAP ratio calculated as
the carrying value of all investment properties that have not been pledged as
security for debt divided by total unsecured indebtedness.
Unencumbered Assets to Unsecured Debt (RioCan's proportionate share) is a
non-GAAP ratio calculated as the carrying value of all investment properties that
have not been pledged as security for debt divided by total unsecured
indebtedness both at RioCan's proportionate share (RioCan's proportionate
interest of its entire portfolio, including equity-accounted investments).
These ratios are useful measures of the investment properties available to
satisfy Unsecured Debt obligations.
(xiii) Unencumbered
Assets
Excess cash flows
provided by operating
activities excluding
non-cash working
capital, net of
distributions declared
This is a non-GAAP measure calculated as total cash flows provided by
operating activities excluding non-cash working capital
the
distributions declared to Unitholders.
items
less
This is a useful measure of the excess cash the Trust has retained to fund
operations, investments and capital activities.
Distributions to
Unitholders section
Total joint operations
and equity-accounted
investments - Income
properties, PUD,
Residential inventory,
Other, Total assets,
Total NOI
These is a non-GAAP measure which represents the sum of RioCan's interest
of joint operations and proportionate share of equity-accounted investments.
This is a useful measure of indicating the amount of Income properties, PUD,
Residential inventory, Other, Total assets and Total NOI that are jointly
controlled or where RioCan has significant influence.
Joint Arrangements
section
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Below are quantitative reconciliations for all non-GAAP measures indicated:
(i) RioCan's Proportionate Share
The following table reconciles the consolidated balance sheet from IFRS to RioCan's proportionate share basis as at
December 31, 2021 and 2020:
As at
(in thousands)
Assets
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
Investment properties
Equity-accounted investments
Mortgages and loans receivable
Residential inventory
Assets held for sale
Receivables and other assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
$ 14,021,338 $
409,794 $ 14,431,132 $ 14,063,022 $
243,677 $ 14,306,699
327,335
237,790
217,043
47,240
248,959
77,758
$ 15,177,463 $
(327,335)
—
121,291
—
35,367
9,113
—
237,790
338,334
47,240
284,326
86,871
209,676
160,646
214,181
198,094
183,633
238,456
248,230 $ 15,425,693 $ 15,267,708 $
(209,676)
—
82,331
—
28,202
—
160,646
296,512
198,094
211,835
2,203
240,659
146,737 $ 15,414,445
Liabilities
Debentures payable
Mortgages payable
Lines of credit and other bank loans
$ 2,990,692 $
— $ 2,990,692 $ 3,340,278 $
— $ 3,340,278
2,334,016
1,285,910
166,368
2,500,384
2,797,066
108,337
2,905,403
48,049
1,333,959
790,539
604,852
28,716
9,684
819,255
614,536
Accounts payable and other liabilities
655,501
33,813
689,314
Total liabilities
$ 7,266,119 $
248,230 $ 7,514,349 $ 7,532,735 $
146,737 $ 7,679,472
Equity
Unitholders’ equity
7,911,344
—
7,911,344
7,734,973
—
7,734,973
Total liabilities and equity
$ 15,177,463 $
248,230 $ 15,425,693 $ 15,267,708 $
146,737 $ 15,414,445
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RioCan's Proportionate Share (continued)
The following table reconciles the consolidated balance sheet from IFRS to RioCan's proportionate share basis as at December
31, 2019:
December 31, 2019
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
$ 14,359,127 $
250,147 $ 14,609,274
12,045
190,508
175,951
108,956
21,800
226,423
93,516
—
12,045
(190,508)
—
45,271
—
21,014
3,048
—
175,951
154,227
21,800
247,437
96,564
$ 15,188,326 $
128,972 $ 15,317,298
$ 2,891,648 $
— $ 2,891,648
2,412,451
1,086,719
101,727
2,514,178
19,386
1,106,105
492,297
7,859
500,156
$ 6,883,115 $
128,972 $ 7,012,087
8,305,211
—
8,305,211
$ 15,188,326 $
128,972 $ 15,317,298
As at
(in thousands)
Assets
Investment properties
Deferred tax assets
Equity-accounted investments
Mortgages and loans receivable
Residential inventory
Assets held for sale
Receivables and other assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Liabilities
Debentures payable
Mortgages payable
Lines of credit and other bank loans
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Total liabilities
Equity
Unitholders’ equity
Total liabilities and equity
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RioCan's Proportionate Share (continued)
The following tables reconcile the consolidated statements of income (loss) from IFRS to RioCan's proportionate share basis for
three months and years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and year ended December 31, 2019:
(thousands of dollars)
Revenue
Rental revenue
Residential inventory sales
Property management and other service fees
Operating costs
Rental operating costs
Recoverable under tenant leases
Non-recoverable costs
Residential inventory cost of sales
Operating income
Other income (loss)
Interest income
Income from equity-accounted investments
Fair value gain (loss) on investment properties,
net
Investment and other income (loss)
Other expenses
Interest costs, net
General and administrative
Internal leasing costs
Transaction and other costs
Debt prepayment costs, net
Income before income taxes
Current income tax recovery
Deferred income tax expense
Net income
Three months ended December 31, 2021
RioCan's
Equity-
proportionate
accounted
investments
IFRS basis
Three months ended December 31, 2020
RioCan's
Equity-
proportionate
accounted
investments
share
share IFRS basis
$
266,899 $
7,071 $
273,970 $
276,422 $
4,300 $
280,722
65,620
3,920
965
—
66,585
3,920
4,712
4,050
831
—
5,543
4,050
336,439
8,036
344,475
285,184
5,131
290,315
93,346
9,019
39,286
141,651
194,788
588
609
289
1,486
6,550
93,934
9,628
39,575
95,452
14,995
1,143
143,137
111,590
201,338
173,594
3,842
6,503
566
(6,503)
4,408
—
3,500
421
400
331
270
1,001
4,130
347
(421)
95,852
15,326
1,413
112,591
177,724
3,847
—
72,255
(696)
1,480
(144)
73,735
(42,286)
(2,852)
(45,138)
(840)
967
(19)
948
81,904
(4,601)
77,303
(37,398)
(2,945)
(40,343)
42,403
11,924
2,982
6,779
3,896
1,819
16
—
114
—
44,222
11,940
2,982
6,893
3,896
44,841
12,941
2,901
1,510
—
1,173
10
—
2
—
67,984
1,949
69,933
62,193
1,185
$
208,708 $
— $
208,708 $
74,003 $
(68)
—
—
—
(68)
—
(711)
9,105
— $
—
—
46,014
12,951
2,901
1,512
—
63,378
74,003
(711)
9,105
$
208,776 $
— $
208,776 $
65,609 $
— $
65,609
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RioCan's Proportionate Share (continued)
Year ended December 31, 2021
Year ended December 31, 2020
(thousands of dollars)
Revenue
Rental revenue
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
IFRS basis
$ 1,066,562 $
26,836 $ 1,093,398 $ 1,090,732 $
17,162 $ 1,107,894
Residential inventory sales
Property management and other service fees
93,727
14,772
6,474
100,201
—
14,772
36,347
16,584
6,718
—
43,065
16,584
1,175,061
33,310
1,208,371 1,143,663
23,880
1,167,543
Operating costs
Rental operating costs
Recoverable under tenant leases
Non-recoverable costs
Residential inventory cost of sales
Operating income
Other income (loss)
Interest income
367,297
40,753
65,346
473,396
701,665
2,089
2,544
2,371
7,004
26,306
369,386
377,787
43,297
67,717
480,400
727,971
64,751
20,842
463,380
680,283
1,495
1,599
3,567
6,661
17,219
379,282
66,350
24,409
470,041
697,502
13,666
2,160
15,826
14,602
1,383
15,985
Income from equity-accounted investments
19,189
(19,189)
—
3,985
(3,985)
—
Fair value gain (loss) on investment
properties, net
Investment and other income (loss)
Other expenses
Interest costs, net
General and administrative
Internal leasing costs
Transaction and other costs
Debt prepayment costs, net
124,052
(1,113)
122,939
(526,775)
(9,613)
(536,388)
2,743
(806)
1,937
8,216
(166)
8,050
159,650
(18,948)
140,702
(499,972)
(12,381)
(512,353)
171,521
7,026
178,547
180,811
4,788
185,599
51,400
11,807
17,343
10,914
60
—
272
—
51,460
11,807
17,615
10,914
40,524
10,192
2,934
—
42
—
8
—
40,566
10,192
2,942
—
262,985
7,358
270,343
234,461
4,838
239,299
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
598,330 $
— $
598,330 $
(54,150) $
— $
(54,150)
Current income tax recovery
Deferred income tax expense
Net income (loss)
(59)
—
—
—
(59)
—
(275)
10,905
—
—
(275)
10,905
$
598,389 $
— $
598,389 $
(64,780) $
— $
(64,780)
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RioCan's Proportionate Share (continued)
Year ended December 31, 2019
(thousands of dollars)
Revenue
Rental revenue
Residential inventory sales
Property management and other service fees
Operating costs
Rental operating costs
Recoverable under tenant leases
Non-recoverable costs
Residential inventory cost of sales
Operating income
Other income
Interest income
Income from equity-accounted investments
Fair value gain on investment properties, net
Investment and other income
Other expenses
Interest costs, net
General and administrative
Internal leasing costs
Transaction and other costs
Income before income taxes
Current income tax recovery
Deferred income tax expense
Net income
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
IFRS basis
$ 1,093,727 $
17,749 $ 1,111,476
208,965
23,633
7,250
216,215
—
23,633
1,326,325
24,999
1,351,324
384,404
20,621
172,688
577,713
748,612
1,393
1,435
935
3,763
21,236
385,797
22,056
173,623
581,476
769,848
16,916
1,364
18,280
10,051
(10,051)
—
247,624
(8,330)
239,294
7,732
911
8,643
282,323
(16,106)
266,217
182,780
5,091
187,871
46,814
11,309
12,833
29
—
10
46,843
11,309
12,843
253,736
5,130
258,866
$
777,199 $
— $
777,199
(699)
2,064
—
—
(699)
2,064
$
775,834 $
— $
775,834
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(ii) NOI
The following table reconciles operating income to NOI and calculates NOI Margin for the three months ended December 31,
2021 and 2020 and years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
(thousands of dollars, except where otherwise
noted)
Operating Income
Adjusted for the following:
Property management and other service fees
Residential inventory gains
Operational lease revenue and (expenses) from
ROU assets
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
2019
$
194,788 $
173,594 $
701,665 $
680,283 $
748,612
(3,920)
(26,334)
(4,050)
(3,569)
(14,772)
(28,381)
(16,584)
(15,505)
(23,633)
(36,277)
1,264
1,065
4,799
3,983
3,003
NOI
$
165,798 $
167,040 $
663,311 $
652,177 $
691,705
Less: Lease cancellation fees
(394)
(5,199)
(6,457)
(6,284)
(7,903)
NOI - excluding lease cancellation fees
165,404
161,841
656,854
645,893
683,802
Add: Pandemic-related provision
2,900
8,998
17,214
42,499
—
NOI - excluding lease cancellation fees and
provision
Rental revenue
Adjust the following:
Operational lease revenue from ROU assets
Lease cancellation fees
Rental revenue (excluding lease cancellation
fees)
NOI Margin
NOI Margin (excluding the pandemic-related
provision)
$
$
168,304 $
170,839 $
674,068 $
688,392 $
683,802
266,899 $
276,422 $
1,066,562 $
1,090,732 $
1,093,727
1,524
(394)
1,325
(5,199)
5,880
(6,457)
5,013
(6,284)
4,044
(7,903)
$
268,029 $
272,548 $
1,065,985 $
1,089,461 $
1,089,868
61.7 %
62.8 %
59.4 %
62.7 %
61.6 %
63.2 %
59.3 %
63.2 %
62.7 %
62.7 %
NOI for equity-accounted investments
The following table reconciles operating income to NOI for equity-accounted investments for the three months and years ended
December 31, 2021 and 2020:
(thousands of dollars)
Operating Income
Adjusted for the following:
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
6,550 $
4,130 $
26,306 $
17,219
Property management and other service fees
Residential inventory gains
Operational lease revenue and (expenses) from ROU assets
—
(676)
(202)
—
(561)
(126)
—
(4,103)
(777)
NOI for equity-accounted investments
$
5,672 $
3,443 $
21,426 $
—
(3,151)
(506)
13,562
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(iii) Same Property NOI
The following table reconciles Same Property NOI to NOI for the three months and years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
(thousands of dollars)
Same Property NOI
NOI from income producing properties:
Acquired (i)
Disposed (i)
NOI from completed properties under development
NOI from properties under de-leasing under development
Lease cancellation fees
Straight-line rent adjustment
NOI from residential rental
NOI (ii)
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
156,439 $
149,120 $
612,463 $
592,196
39
1,104
1,143
3,755
1,153
394
1,050
1,864
7
6,234
6,241
1,591
1,461
5,199
1,458
1,970
3,479
15,002
18,481
9,925
4,999
6,457
6,928
4,058
2,727
25,637
28,364
4,198
5,715
6,284
7,177
8,243
$
165,798 $
167,040 $
663,311 $
652,177
Includes properties acquired or disposed during the periods being compared.
(i)
(ii) Refer to (ii) NOI of this section for reconciliation from NOI to operating income.
Same Property NOI including completed PUD
(thousands of dollars)
Same Property NOI
Add:
NOI from completed properties under development
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
156,439 $
149,120 $
612,463 $
592,196
3,755
1,591
9,925
4,198
Same Property NOI including completed PUD
$
160,194 $
150,711 $
622,388 $
596,394
Same Property NOI excluding the pandemic-related provision
(thousands of dollars)
Same Property NOI
Add:
Same property pandemic-related provision
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
156,439 $
149,120 $
612,463 $
592,196
2,962
8,663
16,856
40,715
Same Property NOI excluding the pandemic-related provision
$
159,401 $
157,783 $
629,319 $
632,911
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(iv) FFO
The following table reconciles net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders to FFO for the three months and years ended
December 31, 2021 and 2020:
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
(thousands of dollars, except where otherwise noted)
Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
208,776 $
65,609 $
598,389 $
(64,780)
Add back/(Deduct):
Fair value (gains) losses, net
Fair value (gains) losses included in equity-accounted
investments
Deferred income tax expense
Internal leasing costs
Transaction losses on investment properties, net (i)
Transaction costs on sale of investment properties
Change in unrealized fair value on marketable securities
Current income tax recovery
Operational lease revenue from ROU assets
Operational lease expenses from ROU assets in equity-accounted
investments
Capitalized interest on equity-accounted investments (ii)
FFO
Add back:
Debt prepayment costs, net
One-time compensation costs
FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs)
FFO per unit - basic
FFO per unit - diluted
FFO per unit (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs) - diluted
Weighted average number of Units - basic (in thousands)
Weighted average number of Units - diluted (in thousands)
(72,255)
42,286
(124,052)
526,775
(1,480)
—
2,982
901
6,324
—
(68)
887
(11)
465
2,852
9,105
2,901
121
1,003
—
(711)
710
(7)
235
1,113
—
11,807
402
14,391
—
(59)
3,308
(42)
1,725
9,613
10,905
10,192
503
768
10,219
(275)
2,572
(28)
930
$
146,521 $
124,104 $
506,982 $
507,394
3,896
—
—
—
10,914
6,057
—
—
$
$
$
$
150,417 $
124,104 $
523,953 $
507,394
0.46 $
0.46 $
0.39 $
0.39 $
1.60 $
1.60 $
0.48 $
0.39 $
1.65 $
1.60
1.60
1.60
315,534
315,733
317,739
317,739
317,201
317,284
317,725
317,725
(i) Represents net transaction gains or losses connected to certain investment properties during the period.
(ii) Refer to table below.
FFO from equity-accounted investments
The following table reconciles income from equity-accounted investments to FFO from equity-accounted investments for the three
months and years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
(thousands of dollars, except per unit amounts)
Income from equity-accounted investments
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
$
6,503 $
421 $
19,189 $
Fair value (gains) losses included in equity-accounted investments
(1,480)
2,852
Transaction costs on sale of investment properties
Operational lease expenses from ROU assets in equity-accounted
investments
Capitalized interest on equity-accounted investments (i)
FFO from equity-accounted investments
$
26
(11)
465
5,503 $
—
(7)
235
3,501 $
1,113
28
(42)
1,725
22,013 $
2020
3,985
9,613
—
(28)
930
14,500
(i)
This amount represents the interest capitalized to RioCan's equity-accounted investment in WhiteCastle New Urban Fund, LP, WhiteCastle New
Urban Fund 2, LP, WhiteCastle New Urban Fund 3, LP, WhiteCastle New Urban Fund 4, LP, WhiteCastle New Urban Fund 5, LP, RioCan-
Fieldgate JV, RC (Queensway) LP and RC (Leaside) LP- Class B. This amount is not capitalized to properties under development under IFRS, but
is allowed as an adjustment under REALPAC’s definition of FFO.
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Quarterly FFO, FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) and Payout Ratio and
FFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs)
The following tables reconcile quarterly net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders to FFO for the years ended December 31,
2021 and 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2019:
Q4 2021
Q3 2021
Q2 2021
Q1 2021
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2021
(thousands of dollars, except per unit amounts)
Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders
Add back/(Deduct):
Fair value gains, net
Fair value (gains) losses included in equity-
accounted investments
Deferred income tax expense
Internal leasing costs
Transaction losses (gains) on investment
properties, net
Transaction costs on sale of investment properties
Change in unrealized fair value on marketable
securities
Current income tax expense (recovery)
Operational lease revenue (expenses) from ROU
assets
Operational lease revenue (expenses) from ROU
assets in equity-accounted investments
Capitalized interest on equity-accounted
investments
FFO
Add back:
Debt prepayment costs, net
One-time compensation costs
FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and
one-time compensation costs)
$ 208,776 $ 137,610 $ 145,274 $ 106,729 $
(72,255)
(20,002)
(22,929)
(8,866)
(1,480)
1,386
—
—
695
—
512
—
2,982
3,206
2,767
2,852
901
234
6,324
2,751
—
(68)
—
479
(888)
1,678
—
(307)
155
3,638
—
(163)
887
834
824
763
(11)
(11)
(11)
(9)
465
421
414
425
$ 146,521 $ 126,908 $ 127,517 $ 106,036 $
3,896
—
—
—
—
211
7,018
5,846
$ 150,417 $ 126,908 $ 127,728 $ 118,900 $
Distribution paid
$
76,000 $
76,262 $
76,264 $
88,971 $
FFO for last 4 quarters
FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and
one-time compensation costs) ) for last 4
quarters
Distributions for last 4 quarters
FFO Payout Ratio
FFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt
prepayment costs and one-time compensation
costs)
$
506,982 $
484,565 $
486,461 $
468,847
$
$
523,953 $
497,640 $
499,536 $
481,711
317,497 $
355,882 $
393,998 $
432,121
598,389
—
(124,052)
1,113
—
11,807
402
14,391
—
(59)
3,308
(42)
1,725
506,982
10,914
6,057
523,953
317,497
62.6 %
60.6 %
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Quarterly FFO, FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) and Payout Ratio and
FFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) (continued)
(thousands of dollars, except per unit amounts)
Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders
Q4 2020
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020
$
65,609 $ 117,559 $ (350,770) $ 102,822 $
Add back/(Deduct):
Fair value losses, net
Fair value losses included in equity-accounted
investments
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)
Internal leasing costs
Transaction losses (gains) on investment
properties, net
Transaction costs (recoveries) on sale of
investment properties
Change in unrealized fair value on marketable
securities
Current income tax expense (recovery)
Operational lease revenue (expenses) from ROU
assets
Operational lease revenue (expenses) from ROU
assets in equity-accounted investments
Capitalized interest on equity-accounted
investments
FFO
FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-
time compensation costs)
42,286
8,529
451,707
24,253
2,852
9,105
2,901
338
1,600
2,029
5,953
(800)
2,219
470
1,000
3,043
121
(616)
980
18
1,003
(1,137)
323
579
—
(711)
—
(300)
—
10,219
(548)
1,284
710
567
612
683
(7)
(7)
(8)
(6)
235
242
235
218
$ 124,104 $ 128,804 $ 109,903 $ 144,583 $
$ 124,104 $ 128,804 $ 109,903 $ 144,583 $
Distribution paid
$ 114,385 $ 114,378 $ 114,387 $ 114,371 $
FFO for last 4 quarters
FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-
time compensation costs) ) for last 4 quarters
Distributions for last 4 quarters
$
$
$
507,394 $
529,391 $
543,403 $
578,204
507,394 $
529,391 $
543,403 $
578,204
457,521 $
456,421 $
452,267 $
447,478
FFO Payout Ratio
FFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment
costs and one-time compensation costs)
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2020
(64,780)
—
526,775
9,613
10,905
10,192
503
768
10,219
(275)
2,572
(28)
930
507,394
507,394
457,521
90.2 %
90.2 %
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Quarterly FFO, FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) and Payout Ratio and
FFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time compensation costs) (continued)
Q4 2019
Q3 2019
Q2 2019
Q1 2019
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2019
$ 150,786 $ 177,554 $ 252,972 $ 194,522 $
775,834
(23,274)
(39,475)
(120,824)
(64,051)
(247,624)
(thousands of dollars, except per unit amounts)
Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders
Add back/(Deduct):
Fair value gains, net
Fair value losses included in equity-accounted
investments
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)
Internal leasing costs
Transaction losses (gains) on investment
properties, net
Transaction costs on sale of investment properties
Change in unrealized fair value on marketable
securities
Current income tax expense (recovery)
Operational lease revenue (expenses) from ROU
assets
Operational lease revenue (expenses) from ROU
assets in equity-accounted investments
FFO
Add back:
Debt prepayment costs, net
One-time compensation costs
FFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-
time compensation costs)
5,605
(216)
3,017
769
—
2,896
(98)
612
2,595
2,560
785
1,000
2,491
(35)
367
7,395
(2,802)
(273)
167
7,816
(295)
1,171
1,280
2,905
586
2,467
3,228
(298)
570
541
423
428
(6)
(6)
4
(16)
$ 146,101 $ 142,816 $ 144,704 $ 142,222 $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 146,101 $ 142,816 $ 144,704 $ 142,222 $
Distribution paid
$ 113,285 $ 110,224 $ 109,598 $ 109,846 $
FFO Payout Ratio
FFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment
costs and one-time compensation costs)
8,330
2,064
11,309
1,066
7,989
15,637
(699)
1,963
(24)
575,845
—
—
575,845
442,953
76.9 %
76.9 %
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(v) ACFO
The following table reconciles cash provided by operating activities to ACFO for the three months and years ended December 31,
2021 and 2020:
(thousands of dollars)
Cash provided by operating activities
Add back/(Deduct):
Adjustments to working capital changes for ACFO (i)
Distributions received from equity-accounted investments
Transaction costs on sale of investment properties
Normalized Capital Expenditures (ii):
Leasing commissions and tenant improvements
Maintenance capital expenditures recoverable from tenants
Maintenance capital expenditures not recoverable from tenants
Realized gain on disposition of marketable securities
Internal leasing costs related to development properties
Taxes related to non-operating activities (iii)
Operational lease revenue and expenses from ROU assets
ACFO
Add back:
Debt prepayment costs, net
One-time compensation costs
ACFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs)
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
169,537 $
182,472 $
490,397 $
552,584
(16,382)
12,739
6,324
(46,771)
1,854
1,003
(6,750)
(3,000)
(1,500)
—
550
(68)
887
(4,000)
(4,500)
(1,500)
—
535
(711)
710
3,729
62,510
14,391
(27,000)
(12,000)
(6,000)
—
2,179
(59)
3,308
(76,468)
10,619
768
(16,000)
(18,000)
(6,000)
11,097
1,880
(275)
2,572
$
162,337 $
129,092 $
531,455 $
462,777
3,896
—
—
—
10,914
1,932
—
—
$
166,233 $
129,092 $
544,301 $
462,777
(i)
Includes working capital changes that, in management’s view and based on the REALPAC February 2019 whitepaper, are not indicative of
sustainable cash flow available for distribution. Examples include, but are not limited to, working capital changes relating to residential inventory
and developments, prepaid realty taxes and insurance, interest payable and interest receivable, sales and other indirect taxes payable to or
receivable from applicable governments, income taxes and transaction cost accruals relating to acquisitions and dispositions of investment
properties. Working capital changes related to payment deferrals that are implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic are not excluded from
ACFO as they are intended to offset the short-term increase in net contractual rent receivables and other tenant receivables, which are not
excluded from ACFO either.
(ii) Normalized Capital Expenditures are management's estimate of ongoing capital investment required to maintain the condition of the physical
(iii)
property and current rental revenues. Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A for further discussion.
Includes income tax expenses (recoveries) associated with the sale of our U.S. portfolio, which have been deducted in determining cash provided
by (used in) operating activities from operations. This adjustment effectively excludes this item's impact to ACFO based on the REALPAC February
2019 whitepaper.
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Quarterly ACFO, ACFO Payout Ratio and ACFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs)
The following tables reconcile quarterly cash provided by operating activities to ACFO for the years ended December 31, 2021
and 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2019:
(thousands of dollars)
Cash provided by operating activities
Add back/(Deduct):
Adjustments to working capital changes for ACFO
Distributions received from equity-accounted
investments
Transaction costs on sale of investment properties
Normalized Capital Expenditures:
Leasing commissions and tenant improvements
Maintenance capital expenditures recoverable
from tenants
Maintenance capital expenditures not recoverable
from tenants
Internal leasing costs related to development
properties
Taxes related to non-operating activities
Operational lease revenue and expenses from
ROU assets
ACFO
Add back:
Debt prepayment costs, net
One-time compensation costs
ACFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and
one-time compensation costs)
Q4 2021
Q3 2021
Q2 2021
Q1 2021
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2021
$ 169,537 $
94,885 $ 145,327 $
80,648 $
490,397
(16,382)
18,947
(2,099)
3,263
12,739
6,324
3,367
2,751
12,918
33,486
1,678
3,638
(6,750)
(6,750)
(6,750)
(6,750)
(3,000)
(3,000)
(3,000)
(3,000)
(1,500)
(1,500)
(1,500)
(1,500)
550
(68)
592
479
511
(307)
526
(163)
887
834
824
763
$ 162,337 $ 110,605 $ 147,602 $ 110,911 $
3,896
—
—
—
—
—
7,018
1,932
3,729
62,510
14,391
(27,000)
(12,000)
(6,000)
2,179
(59)
3,308
531,455
10,914
1,932
$ 166,233 $ 110,605 $ 147,602 $ 119,861 $
544,301
Distributions paid
$
76,000 $
76,262 $
76,264 $
88,971 $
317,497
ACFO last 4 quarters
ACFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and
one-time compensation costs) for last 4 quarters $ 544,301 $ 507,160 $ 543,553 $ 474,207
$ 531,455 $ 498,210 $ 534,603 $ 465,257
Distributions last four quarters
$ 317,497 $ 355,882 $ 393,998 $ 432,121
ACFO Payout Ratio
ACFO Payout Ratio
(excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-
time compensation costs)
59.7%
58.3%
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Quarterly ACFO, ACFO Payout Ratio and ACFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs) (continued)
(thousands of dollars)
Cash provided by operating activities
Add back/(Deduct):
Adjustments to working capital changes for ACFO
Distributions received from equity-accounted
investments
Transaction costs on sale of investment properties
Normalized Capital Expenditures :
Leasing commissions and tenant improvements
Maintenance capital expenditures recoverable
from tenants
Maintenance capital expenditures not recoverable
from tenants
Realized gain on disposition of marketable
securities
Internal leasing costs related to development
properties
Taxes related to non-operating activities
Operational lease revenue and expenses from
ROU assets
ACFO
ACFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and
one-time compensation costs)
Q4 2020
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2020
$ 182,472 $ 131,295 $ 122,015 $ 116,802 $
552,584
(46,771)
21,656
(37,002)
(14,351)
(76,468)
1,854
1,003
4,543
(1,137)
2,447
1,775
323
579
(4,000)
(4,000)
(4,000)
(4,000)
(4,500)
(4,500)
(4,500)
(4,500)
(1,500)
(1,500)
(1,500)
(1,500)
—
—
—
11,097
535
(711)
374
(300)
409
(548)
562
1,284
710
567
612
683
$ 129,092 $ 146,998 $
78,256 $ 108,431 $
10,619
768
(16,000)
(18,000)
(6,000)
11,097
1,880
(275)
2,572
462,777
$ 129,092 $ 146,998 $
78,256 $ 108,431 $
462,777
Distributions paid
$ 114,385 $ 114,378 $ 114,387 $ 114,371 $
457,521
ACFO last 4 quarters
ACFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and
one-time compensation costs) for last 4 quarters
$ 462,777 $ 467,277 $ 465,183 $ 526,412
$ 462,777 $ 467,277 $ 465,183 $ 526,412
Distributions last four quarters
$ 457,521 $ 456,421 $ 452,267 $ 447,478
ACFO Payout Ratio
ACFO Payout Ratio
(excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs)
98.9%
98.9%
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Quarterly ACFO, ACFO Payout Ratio and ACFO Payout Ratio (excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs) (continued)
(thousands of dollars)
Cash provided by operating activities
Add back/(Deduct):
Adjustments to working capital changes for ACFO
Distributions received from equity-accounted
investments
Transaction costs on sale of investment properties
Normalized Capital Expenditures :
Leasing commissions and tenant improvements
Maintenance capital expenditures recoverable
from tenants
Maintenance capital expenditures not recoverable
from tenants
Realized gain on disposition of marketable
securities
Internal leasing costs related to development
properties
Taxes related to non-operating activities
Operational lease revenue and expenses from
ROU assets
ACFO
ACFO (excluding net debt prepayment costs and
one-time compensation costs)
Q4 2019
Q3 2019
Q2 2019
Q1 2019
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2019
$ 170,274 $ 234,620 $
84,756 $
79,236 $
568,886
(40,058)
(85,724)
56,310
14,694
(54,778)
2,712
2,595
1,486
2,560
1,783
10,401
367
2,467
(4,000)
(4,000)
(4,000)
(4,000)
(4,500)
(4,500)
(4,500)
(4,500)
(1,500)
(1,500)
(1,500)
(1,500)
7,215
720
5,681
10,051
557
(273)
534
167
460
(295)
536
(298)
570
541
423
429
$ 133,592 $ 144,904 $ 139,485 $ 107,516 $
16,382
7,989
(16,000)
(18,000)
(6,000)
23,667
2,087
(699)
1,963
525,497
$ 133,592 $ 144,904 $ 139,485 $ 107,516 $
525,497
Distributions paid
$ 113,285 $ 110,224 $ 109,598 $ 109,846 $
442,953
ACFO Payout Ratio
ACFO Payout Ratio
(excluding net debt prepayment costs and one-time
compensation costs)
(vi) Development Spending
(thousands of dollars)
Development expenditures:
Properties under development
Residential inventory
Total Development Spending
84.3%
84.3%
Three months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
$
79,457 $
129,801 $
365,120 $
14,330
11,604
62,351
93,787 $
141,405 $
427,471 $
457,109
36,304
493,413
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(vii) Total debt and Total Contractual Debt
RioCan uses both debt and equity in its capital structure, which is summarized as follows as at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
(thousands of dollars)
Debentures payable
Mortgages payable
Lines of credit and other bank loans
Total debt
Total equity
Total capital
As at
(thousands of dollars)
Total debt
Less:
Unamortized debt financing costs,
premiums and discounts on
origination and debt assumed, and
modifications
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
IFRS basis
$ 2,990,692 $
— $ 2,990,692 $ 3,340,278 $
2,334,016
1,285,910
166,368
48,049
2,500,384
1,333,959
2,797,066
790,539
$ 6,610,618 $
214,417 $ 6,825,035 $ 6,927,883 $
7,911,344
—
7,911,344
7,734,973
$ 14,521,962 $
214,417 $ 14,736,379 $ 14,662,856 $
— $ 3,340,278
2,905,403
108,337
28,716
819,255
137,053 $ 7,064,936
—
7,734,973
137,053 $ 14,799,909
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
IFRS basis
$ 6,610,618 $
share
214,417 $ 6,825,035 $ 6,927,883 $
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
137,053 $ 7,064,936
(16,414)
(386)
(16,800)
(16,819)
(294)
(17,113)
Total Contractual Debt
$ 6,627,032 $
214,803 $ 6,841,835 $ 6,944,702 $
137,347 $ 7,082,049
(viii) Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
(thousands of dollars)
Total debt
Cash and cash equivalents
IFRS basis
$ 6,610,618 $
77,758
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
214,417 $ 6,825,035 $ 6,927,883 $
86,871
IFRS basis
238,456
9,113
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
137,053 $ 7,064,936
2,203
240,659
Total Adjusted Debt
$ 6,532,860 $
205,304 $ 6,738,164 $ 6,689,427 $
134,850 $ 6,824,277
Total assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 15,177,463 $
77,758
248,230 $ 15,425,693 $ 15,267,708 $
86,871
238,456
9,113
146,737 $ 15,414,445
2,203
240,659
Total Adjusted Assets
$ 15,099,705 $
239,117 $ 15,338,822 $ 15,029,252 $
144,534 $ 15,173,786
Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted
Assets
43.3 %
43.9 %
44.5 %
45.0 %
As at
(thousands of dollars)
Total debt
Cash and cash equivalents
Total Adjusted Debt
Total assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Total Adjusted Assets
Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted
Assets
107 RioCan Annual Report 2021
December 31, 2019
IFRS basis
$ 6,390,818 $
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
121,113 $ 6,511,931
93,516
3,048
96,564
$ 6,297,302 $
118,065 $ 6,415,367
$ 15,188,326 $
128,972 $ 15,317,298
93,516
3,048
96,564
$ 15,094,810 $
125,924 $ 15,220,734
41.7 %
42.1 %
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
(ix) Floating Rate Debt and Fixed Rate Debt
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Total fixed rate debt
Total floating rate debt
Total debt
Ratio of floating rate debt to total
debt
Total floating rate debt
Less:
Revolving unsecured operating line
of credit
Total floating rate debt to total debt
(excluding revolving unsecured
operating line of credit)
Ratio of floating rate debt to total
debt (excluding revolving unsecured
operating line of credit)
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
$ 6,024,281 $
142,383 $ 6,166,664 $ 6,836,677 $
90,904 $ 6,927,581
586,337
72,034
658,371
91,206
46,149
137,355
$ 6,610,618 $
214,417 $ 6,825,035 $ 6,927,883 $
137,053 $ 7,064,936
8.9%
9.6%
1.3%
1.9%
586,337
72,034
658,371
363,732
—
363,732
222,605
72,034
294,639
4.3%
(x) Unsecured Debt and Secured Debt
The following table reconciles total Unsecured and Secured Debt to Total Contractual Debt as at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
(thousands of dollars, except where
otherwise noted)
Total Unsecured Debt
Total Secured Debt
Total Contractual Debt
Percentage of Total Contractual Debt:
Unsecured Debt
Secured Debt
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
$
4,065,920 $
— $
4,065,920 $
4,050,000 $
— $
RioCan's
proportionate
share
4,050,000
2,561,112
214,803
2,775,915
2,894,702
137,347
3,032,049
$
6,627,032 $
214,803 $
6,841,835 $
6,944,702 $
137,347 $
7,082,049
61.4 %
38.6 %
59.4 %
40.6 %
58.3 %
41.7 %
57.2 %
42.8 %
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(xi) Liquidity
As at December 31, 2021, RioCan had approximately $1.0 billion of Liquidity as summarized in the following table:
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
(thousands of dollars, except where
otherwise noted)
Undrawn revolving unsecured
operating line of credit
Undrawn construction lines and other
bank loans
Cash and cash equivalents
Liquidity
Total Contractual Debt
Liquidity as percentage of Total
Contractual Debt
Liquidity as of December 31, 2021
Increase subsequent to year end:
Borrowing capacity in revolving
unsecured operating line of credit
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
$
634,080 $
— $
634,080 $ 1,000,000 $
— $
1,000,000
241,883
77,758
47,641
9,113
289,524
86,871
291,332
238,456
44,698
2,203
336,030
240,659
$
953,721 $
$ 6,627,032 $
56,754 $
214,803 $
1,010,475 $ 1,529,788 $
6,841,835 $ 6,944,702 $
46,901 $
137,347 $
1,576,689
7,082,049
14.4 %
953,721 $
$
56,754 $
14.8 %
1,010,475
22.0 %
22.3 %
250,000
—
250,000
Liquidity as of February 9, 2022
$ 1,203,721 $
56,754 $
1,260,475
Liquidity as percentage of Total
Contractual Debt as of February 9,
2022
18.2 %
18.4 %
(xii) Adjusted EBITDA and Coverage Ratios
The following table reconciles consolidated net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders to Adjusted EBITDA:
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
12 months ended
(thousands of dollars)
Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders $ 598,389 $
Add (deduct) the following items:
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
— $
598,389 $
(64,780) $
— $
(64,780)
Income tax expense (recovery):
Current
Deferred
Fair value losses (gains) on investment
properties, net
Change in unrealized fair value on
marketable securities (i)
Internal leasing costs
Non-cash unit-based compensation expense
Interest costs, net
Debt prepayment costs, net
One-time cash compensation costs
Depreciation and amortization
Transaction losses on the sale of investment
properties, net (ii)
Transaction costs on investment properties
Operational lease revenue and expenses
from ROU assets
Adjusted EBITDA
(59)
—
—
—
(59)
—
(275)
10,905
—
—
(275)
10,905
(124,052)
1,113
(122,939)
526,775
9,613
536,388
—
11,807
12,546
171,521
10,914
1,932
4,022
402
14,363
3,308
$ 705,093 $
—
—
—
—
11,807
12,546
10,219
10,192
9,120
—
—
—
10,219
10,192
9,120
7,026
178,547
180,811
4,788
185,599
—
—
—
—
28
10,914
1,932
4,022
402
14,391
—
—
4,342
503
768
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4,342
503
768
(42)
8,125 $
3,266
2,572
(28)
713,218 $ 691,152 $
14,373 $
2,544
705,525
(i)
(ii)
The fair value gains on marketable securities include both the change in unrealized fair value and realized gains on the sale of marketable
securities. By adding back the change in unrealized fair value on marketable securities, RioCan effectively continues to include realized gains or
losses on the sale of marketable securities in Adjusted EBITDA and excludes unrealized fair value gains (losses) on marketable securities in
Adjusted EBITDA.
Includes transaction gains and losses realized on the disposition of investment properties.
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As at rolling 12 months ended
December 31, 2019
(thousands of dollars)
Net income attributable to Unitholders
Add (deduct) the following items:
Income tax expense (recovery):
Current
Deferred
Fair value losses (gains) on investment
properties, net
Change in unrealized fair value on
marketable securities (i)
Internal leasing costs
Non-cash unit-based compensation expense
Interest costs, net
Depreciation and amortization
Transaction losses on the sale of investment
properties, net (ii)
Transaction costs on investment properties
Operational lease revenue and expenses
from ROU assets
Adjusted EBITDA
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
$ 775,834 $
— $
775,834
(699)
2,064
—
—
(699)
2,064
(247,624)
8,330
(239,294)
15,637
11,309
6,478
—
—
—
15,637
11,309
6,478
182,780
5,091
187,871
4,381
1,066
7,989
—
—
—
4,381
1,066
7,989
1,963
(24)
1,939
$ 761,178 $
13,397 $
774,575
(i)
(ii)
The fair value gains on marketable securities include both the change in unrealized fair value and realized gains on the sale of marketable
securities. By adding back the change in unrealized fair value on marketable securities, RioCan effectively continues to include realized gains or
losses on the sale of marketable securities in Adjusted EBITDA and excludes unrealized fair value gains (losses) on marketable securities in
Adjusted EBITDA.
Includes transaction gains and losses realized on the disposition of investment properties.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Adjusted EBITDA Ratios
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, Interest Coverage and Debt Service Coverage ratios are calculated as follows:
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
12 months ended
(thousands of dollars)
IFRS basis
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
Average total debt outstanding
$ 6,773,147 $
192,804 $ 6,965,951 $ 6,667,444 $
128,270 $ 6,795,714
Less: average cash and cash equivalents
(119,400)
(5,639)
(125,039)
(111,487)
(1,920)
(113,407)
Average Total Adjusted Debt
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 6,653,747 $
187,165 $ 6,840,912 $ 6,555,957 $
126,350 $ 6,682,307
$ 705,093 $
8,125 $
713,218 $ 691,152 $
14,373 $
705,525
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
9.44
9.59
9.49
9.47
Interest Coverage
Adjusted EBITDA
Interest costs, net
$ 705,093 $
8,125 $
713,218 $ 691,152 $
14,373 $
705,525
$ 171,521 $
7,026 $
178,547 $ 180,811 $
4,788 $
185,599
Interest expense capitalized to PUD
40,287
53
40,340
41,782
—
41,782
Gross interest costs
Interest Coverage
Debt Service Coverage
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 211,808 $
7,079 $
218,887 $ 222,593 $
4,788 $
227,381
3.33
3.26
3.11
3.10
$ 705,093 $
8,125 $
713,218 $ 691,152 $
14,373 $
705,525
Gross interest costs
Scheduled mortgage principal amortization
$ 211,808 $
7,079 $
218,887 $ 222,593 $
4,788 $
227,381
48,817
2,046
50,863
42,786
1,372
44,158
Debt service costs
Debt Service Coverage
$ 260,625 $
9,125 $
269,750 $ 265,379 $
6,160 $
271,539
2.71
2.64
2.60
2.60
December 31, 2019
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
$ 6,206,562 $
117,829 $ 6,324,391
(75,705)
(2,894)
(78,599)
$ 6,130,857 $
114,935 $ 6,245,792
$ 761,178 $
13,397 $
774,575
8.05
8.06
$ 761,178 $
13,397 $
774,575
$ 182,780 $
5,091 $
187,871
33,469
—
33,469
$ 216,249 $
5,091 $
221,340
3.52
3.50
As at 12 months ended
(thousands of dollars)
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
Average total debt outstanding
Less: average cash and cash equivalents
Average Total Adjusted Debt
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
Interest Coverage
Adjusted EBITDA
Interest costs, net
Interest expense capitalized to PUD
Gross interest costs
Interest Coverage
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(xiii) Unencumbered Assets
The table below summarizes RioCan's Unencumbered Assets, Unsecured Debt and NOI generated from Unencumbered Assets
as at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
(thousands of dollars, except
where otherwise noted)
Unencumbered Assets
Total Unsecured Debt
Unencumbered Assets to
Unsecured Debt
Annual Normalized NOI - total
portfolio (i)
Annual Normalized NOI -
Unencumbered Assets (i)
Percentage of Normalized
NOI Generated from
Unencumbered Assets
Targeted
Ratios
IFRS basis
$ 9,332,833 $
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
41,885 $ 8,727,354
59,433 $
9,392,266 $ 8,685,469 $
$ 4,065,920 $
— $
4,065,920 $ 4,050,000 $
— $ 4,050,000
> 200%
230 %
231 %
214 %
215 %
$
$
649,208 $
22,688 $
671,896 $
631,652 $
13,772 $
645,424
432,820 $
3,440 $
436,260 $
370,736 $
2,396 $
373,132
> 50.0%
66.7 %
64.9 %
58.7 %
57.8 %
(i) Annual normalized NOI are reconciled in the table below.
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
(thousands of dollars, except where
otherwise noted)
Unencumbered Assets
IFRS basis
$ 9,332,833 $
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
RioCan's
proportionate
share
41,885 $ 8,727,354
59,433 $
9,392,266 $ 8,685,469 $
Encumbered assets
4,735,745
350,361
5,086,106
5,575,647
201,792
5,777,439
Investment properties, including assets
held for sale
$ 14,068,578 $
409,794 $ 14,478,372 $ 14,261,116 $
243,677 $ 14,504,793
Ratio of Unencumbered Assets to total
investment properties
66.3 %
64.9 %
60.9 %
60.2 %
Three months ended
December 31, 2021
Three months ended
December 31, 2020
(thousands of dollars, except where
otherwise noted)
NOI (i)
Adjust the following:
Miscellaneous revenue
Percentage rent
Lease cancellation fees
Normalized NOI - total portfolio
Annual Normalized NOI - total
portfolio(ii)
NOI from Unencumbered Assets (i)
Adjust the following:
Miscellaneous revenue- Unencumbered
Assets
Percentage rent- Unencumbered Assets
Lease cancellation fees- Unencumbered
Assets
Normalized NOI -Unencumbered
Assets
Annual Normalized NOI -
unencumbered assets (ii)
IFRS basis
Equity-
accounted
investments
$
165,798 $
5,672 $
RioCan's
proportionate
share
171,470 $
IFRS basis
167,040 $
Equity-
accounted
investments
3,443 $
RioCan's
proportionate
share
170,483
(540)
(2,562)
(394)
—
—
—
(540)
(2,562)
(394)
(1,154)
(2,774)
(5,199)
—
—
—
(1,154)
(2,774)
(5,199)
162,302 $
5,672 $
167,974 $
157,913 $
3,443 $
161,356
649,208 $
22,688 $
671,896 $
631,652 $
13,772 $
645,424
110,517 $
860 $
111,377 $
94,956 $
599 $
95,555
(253)
(1,852)
(207)
—
—
—
(253)
(545)
(1,852)
(1,553)
(207)
(174)
—
—
—
(545)
(1,553)
(174)
108,205 $
860 $
109,065 $
92,684 $
599 $
93,283
432,820 $
3,440 $
436,260 $
370,736 $
2,396 $
373,132
$
$
$
$
$
(i) Refer to (ii) NOI of this section for reconciliation from NOI to operating income.
(ii) Applied a factor of 4 to Annual Normalized NOI.
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Selected Quarterly Non-GAAP measures
NOI
(thousands of dollars)
Three months ended
Operating Income
Adjusted for the following:
Property management and other
service fees
Q4
2021
Q3
Q2
Q1
Q4
2020
Q3
Q2
Q1
$ 194,788 $ 167,970 $ 171,805 $ 167,102 $ 173,594 $ 175,836 $ 155,539 $ 175,318
(3,920)
(3,945)
(3,731)
(3,175)
(4,050)
(7,442)
(2,694)
(2,402)
Residential inventory gains
(26,334)
—
(2,048)
—
(3,569)
(11,392)
(171)
(373)
Operational lease revenue and
(expenses) from ROU assets
1,264
1,209
1,221
1,105
1,065
919
963
1,036
NOI
$ 165,798 $ 165,234 $ 167,247 $ 165,032 $ 167,040 $ 157,921 $ 153,637 $ 173,579
Total Adjusted Debt to Total Adjusted Assets at RioCan's proportionate share
As at
(thousands of dollars)
IFRS basis:
Total debt
Cash and cash equivalents
Q4
2021
Q3
Q2
Q1
Q4
2020
Q3
Q2
Q1
$ 6,610,618 $ 6,739,530 $ 6,763,918 $ 6,823,788 $ 6,927,883 $ 6,743,302 $ 6,669,558 $ 6,605,661
85,075
102,715
238,456
80,458
59,930
77,758
98,386
79,685
Total Adjusted Debt
$ 6,532,860 $ 6,636,815 $ 6,665,532 $ 6,744,103 $ 6,689,427 $ 6,683,372 $ 6,589,100 $ 6,520,586
Add equity-accounted investments:
Total debt
$ 214,417 $ 207,725 $ 203,531 $ 201,294 $ 137,053 $ 131,360 $ 128,882 $ 122,942
Cash and cash equivalents
9,113
5,776
3,891
7,214
2,203
1,371
1,151
1,829
Total Adjusted Debt
$ 205,304 $ 201,949 $ 199,640 $ 194,080 $ 134,850 $ 129,989 $ 127,731 $ 121,113
Total Adjusted Debt - RioCan's
proportionate share
IFRS basis:
Total assets
$ 6,738,164 $ 6,838,764 $ 6,865,172 $ 6,938,183 $ 6,824,277 $ 6,813,361 $ 6,716,831 $ 6,641,699
$ 15,177,463 $ 15,291,760 $ 15,235,628 $ 15,174,530 $ 15,267,708 $ 15,127,844 $ 15,070,648 $ 15,392,902
Cash and cash equivalents
77,758
102,715
98,386
79,685
238,456
59,930
80,458
85,075
Total Adjusted Assets
$ 15,099,705 $ 15,189,045 $ 15,137,242 $ 15,094,845 $ 15,029,252 $ 15,067,914 $ 14,990,190 $ 15,307,827
Add equity-accounted investments:
Total assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 248,230 $ 232,001 $ 235,369 $ 229,035 $ 146,737 $ 147,214 $ 140,494 $ 130,993
1,829
9,113
1,151
2,203
3,891
7,214
1,371
5,776
Total Adjusted Assets
$ 239,117 $ 226,225 $ 231,478 $ 221,821 $ 144,534 $ 145,843 $ 139,343 $ 129,164
Total Adjusted Assets - RioCan's
proportionate share
Total Adjusted Debt to Total
Adjusted Assets - IFRS basis
Total Adjusted Debt to Total
Adjusted Assets - RioCan's
proportionate share
$ 15,338,822 $ 15,415,270 $ 15,368,720 $ 15,316,666 $ 15,173,786 $ 15,213,757 $ 15,129,533 $ 15,436,991
43.3 %
43.7 %
44.0 %
44.7 %
44.5 %
44.4 %
44.0 %
42.6 %
43.9 %
44.4 %
44.7 %
45.3 %
45.0 %
44.8 %
44.4 %
43.0 %
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Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA at RioCan's proportionate share
As at
(thousands of dollars)
Net income (loss) attributable to
Unitholders
Add (deduct) the following items:
Income tax expense (recovery):
Current
Deferred
Fair value losses (gains) on investment
properties, net
Change in unrealized fair value on
marketable securities
2021
2020
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
$ 598,389 $ 455,222 $ 435,171 $
(60,873) $
(64,780) $
20,397 $
80,392 $ 684,134
(59)
—
(702)
(1,481)
(1,722)
(275)
163
9,105
10,705
9,905
10,905
1,584
630
(16)
883
1,784
(124,052)
(9,511)
19,020
493,656
526,775
461,215
413,211
(159,320)
22,628
11,447
—
—
—
—
10,219
17,614
14,811
Internal leasing costs
11,807
11,726
10,549
10,001
10,192
10,308
11,175
Non-cash unit-based compensation
expense
Interest costs, net
Debt prepayment costs, net
One-time cash compensation costs
Depreciation and amortization
Transaction losses on the sale of
investment properties, net
Transaction costs on investment
properties
Operational lease revenue and
expenses from ROU assets
Adjusted EBITDA - IFRS basis
Add:equity-accounted investments
Fair value losses (gains) on investment
properties
Interest costs, net
Transaction costs on investment
properties
Operational lease revenue and
expenses from ROU assets
Adjusted EBITDA- RioCan's
proportionate share
IFRS basis:
12,546
13,476
13,832
14,053
9,120
8,133
7,800
6,817
171,521
173,959
176,600
179,332
180,811
181,185
182,762
183,394
10,914
1,932
4,022
7,018
—
4,079
7,018
—
4,143
7,018
—
4,256
—
—
4,342
—
—
4,407
—
—
4,431
—
—
4,412
402
(382)
(1,232)
636
503
288
1,517
502
14,363
9,069
5,179
3,826
768
2,360
6,058
6,101
3,308
3,131
2,864
2,652
2,572
2,432
2,408
2,218
$ 705,093 $ 676,190 $ 682,368 $ 662,740 $ 691,152 $ 710,086 $ 725,179 $ 765,000
1,113
7,026
5,447
6,381
4,397
5,724
9,657
5,058
9,613
4,788
12,366
12,797
4,899
4,992
7,627
5,150
28
1
1
1
—
—
—
—
(42)
(37)
(33)
(31)
(28)
(27)
(26)
(14)
$ 713,218 $ 687,982 $ 692,457 $ 677,425 $ 705,525 $ 727,324 $ 742,942 $ 777,763
Average total debt outstanding
$ 6,773,147 $ 6,799,684 $ 6,785,690 $ 6,754,038 $ 6,667,444 $ 6,604,414 $ 6,500,468 $ 6,352,887
Less: average cash and cash
equivalents
(119,400)
(115,834)
(111,383)
(108,721)
(111,487)
(85,247)
(83,896)
(77,780)
Average Total Adjusted Debt
$ 6,653,747 $ 6,683,850 $ 6,674,307 $ 6,645,317 $ 6,555,957 $ 6,519,167 $ 6,416,572 $ 6,275,107
Add: equity-accounted investments
Average total debt outstanding
$ 192,804 $ 176,193 $ 160,424 $ 144,307 $ 128,270 $ 124,865 $ 122,377 $ 119,694
Less: average cash and cash
equivalents
Average Total Adjusted Debt
Average Total Adjusted Debt -
RioCan's proportionate share
Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA -
RioCan's proportionate share
(5,639)
(4,091)
(3,166)
(2,753)
(1,920)
(2,108)
(2,203)
(2,762)
187,165 $ 172,102 $ 157,258 $ 141,554 $ 126,350 $ 122,757 $ 120,174 $ 116,932
$ 6,840,912 $ 6,855,952 $ 6,831,565 $ 6,786,871 $ 6,682,307 $ 6,641,924 $ 6,536,746 $ 6,392,039
9.59
9.97
9.87
10.02
9.47
9.13
8.80
8.22
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 of RioCan's 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements. The
preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different
assumptions and conditions.
Estimation Uncertainty as a Result of COVID-19
In the preparation of RioCan’s 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements, the Trust has incorporated the potential impact of
COVID-19 into its significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of its assets, liabilities, net income and
related disclosures using available information as at December 31, 2021. The significant estimates and assumptions that are
most impacted by COVID-19 are those underlying the valuation of investment properties and the estimates of expected credit
losses on net contractual rents receivable and other tenant receivables, refer to Note 3 and Note 7, respectively of the 2021
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements. Due to the continuing risks and uncertainties arising from the COVID-19 health crisis,
actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Effective January 1, 2022, the Trust adopted the following amended standards as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board (IASB). As a result, significant accounting policies, estimates and judgments most affected by the adoption of
the new pronouncements have been updated as applicable as indicated in Note 2 of the 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial
Statements and further described below.
Amendments to IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosure, IFRS 9, IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement
IFRS 4, Insurance Contracts, and IFRS 16, Leases - Interbank Offered Rate (IBOR) Reform - Phase 2 (IBOR Reform Phase 2)
In August 2020, the IASB published IBOR Reform Phase 2, which addresses issues that may affect financial reporting after the
reform of an interest rate benchmark, including its replacement with alternative benchmark rates.
For financial instruments at amortized cost, the amendments introduce a practical expedient such that if a change in the
contractual cash flows is as a result of IBOR reform and occurs on an economically equivalent basis, the change will be
accounted for by updating the effective interest rate with no immediate gain or loss recognized. The amendments also provide
temporary relief that allows the Trust's hedging relationships to continue upon replacement of the existing interest rate benchmark
with the alternative risk-free rate resulting from IBOR reform. The relief requires hedge designations and hedge documentation to
be updated by the end of the reporting period in which a replacement takes place. The IBOR Reform Phase 2 amendments are
effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021, with earlier application permitted.
As at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, all of RioCan's interest rate swaps designated in hedging relationships are
based on the 1-month Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (CDOR), which is expected to continue as a benchmark rate until June 30,
2024. As a result, these amendments did not immediately impact the Trust's consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
The Trust will update its hedge documentation and adjust effective interest rates as the new benchmark rates are implemented in
2024.
Critical Accounting Judgements and Estimates
Our critical accounting judgements and estimates relate to the following areas: fair value, contractual rents and other tenant
receivables - allowance for doubtful accounts, the net realizable value of residential inventory, the determination of the type of
lease where we are the lessor and income taxes.
Fair Value
Fair value is the amount at which an item could be bought or sold in a current transaction between independent, knowledgeable
willing parties, as opposed to a forced or liquidation sale, in an arm’s length transaction under no compulsion to act.
Quoted market prices in active markets are the best evidence of fair value and are used as the basis for fair value measurement,
when available. When quoted market prices are not available, estimates of fair value are based on the best information available,
including prices for similar items and the results of other valuation techniques. Valuation techniques used would be consistent
with the objective of measuring fair value.
The techniques used to estimate future cash flows will vary from one situation to another depending on the circumstances
surrounding the asset or liability in question.
The Trust’s consolidated financial statements are affected by the fair value based method of accounting, the most significant
areas of which are as follows:
•
Investment properties are initially measured at cost, including all amounts related to the acquisition and costs associated with
improving and /or extending the life of the asset. Judgement is required in determining whether certain costs represent
additions to the carrying amount of the property, in distinguishing between tenant incentives and capital improvements and
for capitalization of costs to properties under development, when the project commences active development and when it is
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substantially complete. The investment properties are subsequently measured at fair value. The determination of fair value of
investment property is based upon, among other things, rental revenue from current leases and reasonable and supportable
assumptions that represent what knowledgeable, willing parties would assume about rental revenue from future leases in
light of current conditions, less future cash outflows in respect of tenant installation costs, capital expenditures and
investment property operations. The Trust uses the direct capitalization method to fairly value its income properties. Under
this valuation method a capitalization rate is applied to Stabilized NOI to yield a fair value. The Trust uses an internal
valuation process to estimate the fair value of certain properties under development that consist of undeveloped land on a
land value per acre basis using the particular attributes of the project with respect to zoning and pre-development work
performed on the site. Where a site is partially developed and meets certain thresholds, the direct capitalization method is
applied to capitalize the pro forma Net Operating Income, stabilized with market allowances, from which the costs to
complete the development are deducted. RioCan has involved third-party appraisers in its valuation process. For the year
ended December 31, 2021, RioCan had 28 properties including 5 land parcels (year ended December 31, 2020 - 29
properties including 5 land parcels) valued by experienced valuation professionals having the required qualifications in
property appraisals. Going forward, our plan is to select a sample of investment properties (approximately six each quarter)
on a rotational basis for external appraisal. Refer to the Property Valuations section of this MD&A for further discussion of fair
values of investment property.
•
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (IFRS 9) establishes the standard for recognizing and measuring financial assets, financial
liabilities and non-financial derivatives. All financial instruments are required to be measured at fair value on initial
recognition, except for certain related party transactions. Measurement in subsequent periods depends on the classification
of the financial instrument.
Contractual rents and other tenant receivables - allowance for doubtful accounts
Contractual rents and other tenant receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Estimates and
assumptions used in determining the allowance for doubtful accounts, include the historical credit loss experience adjusted for
current conditions and forward-looking information including future expectations of likely default events based on actual or
expected insolvency filings, likely deferrals of payments due and potential abatements to be granted by the landlord through
tenant negotiations or under government programs, and macroeconomic conditions.
Net Realizable Value of Residential Inventory
Residential inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. In calculating the net realizable value of residential
inventory and assessing for impairment of condominium sales receivables, the Trust estimates the selling prices based on
prevailing market prices, estimated cost to complete and selling costs.
Leases - Classification, RioCan as Lessor
The Trust makes judgments in determining whether certain leases, in particular tenant leases where the Trust is the lessor, are
either operating or finance leases. When RioCan has determined, based on an evaluation of terms and conditions of the lease
arrangements, that the Trust retains all of the significant risks and rewards of ownership of these properties it accounts for these
arrangements as operating leases.
Leases - Determination of lease term of contracts
The Trust determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by an option to
extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised by the lessee, or any periods covered by an option to terminate the
lease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised by the lessee, including purchase options. The Trust determines the lease
commencement date as the date on which the underlying asset is made available for use by the lessee, which is based on the
terms of the lease contract, the type and extent of tenant improvements, and for properties under development the state of
completion of the property. At commencement date, the Trust determines as lessee or as lessor whether there is reasonable
certainty that options to extend or cancel a lease will be exercised. To make this analysis, the Trust takes into account the
extension terms of the contract including whether the extension is likely to be below market rent, the cost to cancel a lease and
significant investments made on the property. After the commencement date, the Trust revises the lease term when an extension
or termination option is exercised and it was not previously included in the lease term.
Income Taxes
The Trust uses judgment to interpret income tax rules and regulations and to determine the appropriate rates and amounts in
recording current and deferred income taxes, giving consideration to timing and probability. Actual income taxes could
significantly vary from these estimates as a result of future events, including changes in income tax law or the outcome of reviews
by tax authorities and related appeals. To the extent that the final tax outcome is different from the amounts that were initially
recorded, such difference will impact the income tax provision in the period in which such determination is made.
The recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities also requires significant judgment as the recognition is dependent on
RioCan's projection of future taxable profits and income tax rates that are expected to be in effect in the period the asset will be
realized or the liability settled. Any changes to this projection will result in changes in the amount of deferred tax assets and
liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and the deferred tax expense in the consolidated statements of income (loss).
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Future Changes in Accounting Policies
RioCan monitors the potential changes proposed by the IASB and analyzes the effect that changes in the standards may have on
RioCan’s operations. Standards issued, but not yet effective, up to the date of issuance of the 2021 Annual Consolidated
Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, are described below. This description is of standards and
interpretations issued, which we reasonably expect to be applicable at a future date. We intend to adopt these standards when
they become effective.
Amendment to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements - Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current
In January 2020, the IASB issued amendments to paragraphs 69-76 of IAS 1 to clarify the requirements for classifying liabilities
as current or non-current. The amendments specify that the conditions which exist at the end of a reporting period are those
which will be used to determine if a right to defer settlement of a liability exists. The amendments also clarify the situations that
are considered a settlement of a liability. The amendments are effective January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The
amendments are to be applied retrospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this amendment.
Amendments to IAS 8, Definition of Accounting Estimates
In February 2021, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 8, in which it introduces a definition of ‘accounting estimates’. The
amendments clarify the distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies and the
correction of errors. Also, they clarify how entities use measurement techniques and inputs to develop accounting estimates. The
amendments are effective January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. Management is current assessing the impact of these
amendments.
Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2
In February 2021, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements, in
which it provides guidance and examples to help entities apply materiality judgements to account policy disclosures. The
amendments aim to help entities provide accounting policy disclosures that are more useful by replacing the requirement for
entities to disclose their "significant" accounting policies with a requirement to disclose their "material" accounting policies and
adding guidance on how entities apply the concept of materiality in making decisions about accounting policy disclosures. The
amendments are applicable January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently assessing the impact of
these amendments.
Amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, Fees in the ’10 per cent’ test for derecognition of financial liabilities
As part of its 2018-2020 annual improvements to the IFRS standards process the IASB issued an amendment to IFRS 9. The
amendment clarifies the types of fees that an entity includes when assessing whether the terms of a new or modified financial
liability are substantially different from the terms of the original financial liability. The amendment specifies that only fees paid or
received between the borrower and the lender, including fees paid or received by either the borrower or lender on the other’s
behalf, should be included. An entity applies the amendment to financial liabilities that are modified or exchanged on or after the
beginning of the annual reporting period in which the entity first applies the amendment. The amendment is effective January 1,
2022 with earlier adoption permitted. The Trust will apply the amendments to financial liabilities that are modified or exchanged on
or after the beginning of the annual reporting period in which the entity first applies the amendment. The amendments are not
expected to have a material impact on the Trust.
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Disclosure Controls and Procedures (DCP)
The CEO and CFO of the Trust have designed or caused to be designed under their direct supervision the Trust’s DCP to provide
reasonable assurance that: (i) material information relating to the Trust is made known to management by others, particularly
during the period in which the annual and interim filings are being prepared; and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the
Trust in its annual and interim fillings or other reports filed or submitted under securities legislation is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time period specified in securities legislation.The CEO and CFO are assisted in this
responsibility by a Disclosure Committee, which is composed of RioCan senior management. The Disclosure Committee has
established disclosure controls and procedures so that it becomes aware of any material information affecting RioCan in order to
evaluate and communicate this information to management of the Trust, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate and
determine the appropriateness and timing of any required disclosure. It was determined, as at December 31, 2021, that RioCan’s
DCP were adequate and effective.
Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
RioCan has established adequate ICFR to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Trust’s financial reporting
and the preparation of the financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. Management, including RioCan’s
CEO and CFO, has assessed or caused an assessment under their direct supervision, of the design and operating effectiveness
of the Trust’s ICFR as at December 31, 2021 based on the criteria set forth in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
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issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on that assessment, it was
determined that, as at December 31, 2021, RioCan’s ICFR were appropriately designed and were operating effectively based on
the criteria established in the Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013).
There were no changes in the Trust’s ICFR during the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021 that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Trust’s ICFR.
Inherent Limitations
It should be noted that a control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute,
assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Given the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of
controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, including instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These
inherent limitations include, among other items: (i) that management’s assumptions and judgments could ultimately prove to be
incorrect under varying conditions and circumstances; (ii) the impact of any undetected errors; and (iii) controls may be
circumvented by the unauthorized acts of individuals, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override.
Canadian REIT Status and Monitoring
RioCan currently qualifies for the REIT Exemption for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada). Accordingly, RioCan continues
to be able to flow taxable income through to Unitholders on a tax effective basis. Generally, to qualify for the REIT Exemption,
RioCan's Canadian assets must be comprised primarily of real estate and substantially all of our Canadian source revenues must
be derived from rental revenue, capital gains and fee income from properties in which we have an interest.
RioCan monitors its REIT Exemption status to ensure that we continue to qualify as a Canadian REIT. From time to time, the
members of the Board of Trustees, Audit Committee and senior management are updated on RioCan's continued REIT
Exemption qualification, including any significant legislation updates.
Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
Commitment to Climate Change
Climate change poses environmental, social and business risks. RioCan understands that investing in climate-resilient real estate
is essential to sustainable growth, delivering on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and reducing climate-related risks. We
rely on the recommendations of the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) to
guide us in addressing our climate change-related risks. We also continue to monitor the development of applicable laws in this
area and the evolution of disclosure requirements for public issuers such as RioCan, including the proposed National Instrument
NI 51-107 – Disclosure of Climate-related Matters.
Governance
Board Oversight
The Board of Trustees has ultimate oversight for risk
management and receives updates, at least annually, on
ESG-related issues, including climate change. The Board of
Trustees has delegated the responsibility of overseeing
ESG performance, including climate change and resilience
to the Nominating, Environmental, Social and Governance
Committee. Significant and emerging risks, including those
related to climate change, are escalated to the Audit
Committee, which also oversees environmental compliance.
RioCan has committed to addressing climate change risk, in
part, by adopting and aligning our climate change program
with the recommendations of the TCFD.
Management
Our President and Chief Executive Officer holds overall senior executive accountability for ESG, risk management and climate
change. Our Chief Operating Officer is responsible for reporting on ESG goals, plans and performance, including those related to
climate change and resiliency. In 2016, RioCan established an ESG Council to oversee its ESG strategy implementation and
drive performance improvements. The Council is comprised of members of our executive and senior leadership teams from key
functional areas of our business. Council members ensure that ESG considerations including climate change are systematically
embedded in RioCan’s decision making and enable performance evaluation. ESG Council members are briefed on emerging
issues and strategic planning, including plan and approach for climate action.
In 2021, RioCan established a Climate Change Committee that reports to the ESG Council and consists of subject matter experts
from different business functions. The objective of this committee is to advance climate change considerations within RioCan’s
objectives for resource efficient and climate-resilient current and future growth.
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Strategy
In 2020, RioCan conducted a preliminary climate change and resilience assessment under the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5. The goal of the assessment was to provide an understanding of how
well RioCan is managing climate-related risks and opportunities.
The assessment identified the following priority risks: (i) Physical impacts of climate extremes and changes in climate over the
next three decades; (ii) the specific increase in the average number of heating degree days that we may expect to experience
each year in the future climate; and (iii) the risk that governments will impose more stringent carbon policies and regulations on
business.
To complement this work, in 2021, RioCan identified key drivers, risks and business impacts and directional initiatives related to
climate change which will enable RioCan to establish our climate action plan over the short, medium and long term. The table
below outlines certain risks, opportunities and potential impacts of climate change:
Risks and Potential Impacts
Key climate-related risks include:
•
•
•
•
Physical Risks are the risks from longer-term shifts in climate patterns and extreme weather events such as flash and
urban floods, extreme storms and winds.
Policy and Legal Risks are the risks from policies and legislation that target climate change mitigation or enforce
climate change adaptation.
Technology Risks are the risks from new technology replacing old systems and disrupting part of the economic
system.
Market and Reputation Risks are the risks from shifts in supply, demand, products and services and changing
stakeholder perceptions as climate-related risks and opportunities are increasingly considered.
Climate change may reduce RioCan's Net Operating Income if, for example, an investment property becomes non-operational
due to severe weather events or the cost to recover/repair a property following inclement weather or a natural disaster increases
significantly. Climate-related events also pose a risk to the health and safety of people and communities, including our on-site
staff, tenants and customers. We also face the potential of increased costs to insure our properties against natural disasters and
severe weather events, increased utility costs from grid decarbonisation and hikes in carbon prices. Finally, the marketability of
our properties may be affected by more stringent government carbon policies and regulations.
Opportunities and Potential Impacts
Examples of opportunities arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy and adapting to changes in the physical climate
include, but are not limited to, enhanced resilience of portfolio, staying ahead of regulations and reduced costs. Assessing
portfolio exposure to climate change and implementing resilience features may result in:
•
•
•
Reduced operational costs, build and retrofit above evolving performance standards (e.g., Toronto new builds net-zero
by 2030);
Strengthened risk management, strengthened competency and oversight at Board and senior management levels and
integrate climate risk considerations across business units; and
Reduced insurance costs due to resilient assets.
Risk Management
Management has identified climate change as an enterprise risk. In 2021, RioCan continues to manage its climate change risk
by:
•
•
•
•
•
conducting climate management training;
identifying opportunities to strengthen climate management;
commencing work on climate strategy;
certifying assets to BOMA BEST to standardize ESG performance in the portfolio; and
establishing the Climate Change Committee.
Metrics and Targets
RioCan tracks key performance indicators related to transitional risks, such as Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as select
Scope 3 emissions and physical risks, such as total floor area of properties located in 100-year floodplain zones. RioCan has also
established targets for GHG emissions and resources, including energy, water and waste, for select RioCan sites. For details,
please refer to the 2021 ESG Report and 2021 ESG Supplement.
Additionally, RioCan monitors metrics such as:
•
•
•
RioCan is in compliance with Ontario’s Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) regulation;
Over 60% of the assets are BOMA BEST certified to standardize ESG performance in portfolio; and
$1.3 billion of Green Bonds raised to contribute to green projects as defined under RioCan’s Green Bond Framework.
RioCan will continue to add new metrics in the future.
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RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The achievement of RioCan’s objectives is, in part, dependent on the successful mitigation of business risks identified. Real
estate investments are subject to a degree of risk. They are affected by various factors including changes in general economic
and local market conditions, equity and credit markets, fluctuations in interest costs, the attractiveness of the properties to
tenants, competition from other available space, the stability and creditworthiness of tenants, and various other factors.
RioCan’s Declaration of Trust has incorporated rights afforded to Unitholders which align with governance best practices. These
rights are granted as contractual rights afforded to Unitholders (rather than as statutory rights). Similar to other existing rights
contained in the Declaration of Trust (i.e. the take-over bid provisions and conflict of interest provisions), making these rights and
remedies and certain procedures available by contract is structurally different from the manner in which the equivalent rights and
remedies or procedures (including the procedure for enforcing such remedies) are made available to shareholders of a
corporation, who benefit from those rights and remedies or procedures by the corporate statute that governs the corporation,
such as the Canadian Business Corporation Act. As such, there is no certainty how these rights, remedies or procedures may be
treated by the courts in the non-corporate context or that a Unitholder will be able to enforce the rights and remedies in the
manner contemplated by the amendments. Furthermore, how the courts will treat these rights, remedies and procedures will be in
the discretion of the court, and the courts may choose to not accept jurisdiction to consider any claim contemplated in the
provisions.
COVID-19 Health Crisis
With global vaccination programs well underway, governments in Canada and several other jurisdictions eased restrictive
measures that were previously imposed to varying degrees, in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, in the latter half of
2021. While the number of vaccinations has steadily increased, the Omicron variant of the virus has led to the re-imposition of
certain restrictive measures, to varying degrees, in Canada and other parts of the world. Nevertheless, there is a continued
expectation that any future necessary restrictive measures in Canada will continue to be more targeted as various levels of
government will attempt to avoid full-scale shut downs of the economy. As the latter half of 2021 demonstrated, the easing of
restrictions generally leads to a resurgence of activity in the global and domestic economies. COVID-19 imposes additional risks
and uncertainties to RioCan's business, operations and financial performance as discussed throughout this MD&A.
The Trust has implemented certain safety measures at all of its properties, including increased frequency in cleaning and
disinfecting, as well as physical distancing practices. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the Trust will continue to
act according to directions provided by the Federal and respective Provincial and Municipal governments. At the current stage,
the longevity and extent of the pandemic, the duration and intensity of resulting business disruptions and related financial, social
and public health impacts continue to be uncertain.
Such continuing risks and uncertainties arising from the COVID-19 health crisis include, but are not limited to, consumer
demands for tenant's products or services; consumer foot traffic to tenant stores and RioCan properties; changing consumer
habits and level of discretionary spending; mobility restrictions; increased unemployment; tenants' ability to adequately staff their
businesses; tenants' ability to pay rent as required under their leases; the extent of tenant business closures and changes in
tenant business strategies that may impact retail real estate occupancy; changes in the creditworthiness of tenants; leasing
activities; market rents; the availability, duration and effectiveness of various support programs that are or may be offered by the
various levels of government in Canada; the availability and extent of support programs that the Trust may offer its tenants;
timelines and costs related to the Trust's development projects; the pace of property lease-up and rents and yields achieved upon
development completion, as well as the pace of maintenance capital expenditures; domestic and global supply chains; labor
supply and demand; the capitalization rates that arm's length buyers and sellers are willing to transact on properties; and risks
associated with cyber security, information technology systems and networks, which in turn could impact the Trust's business and
operations.
Many of these factors could not only impact RioCan's operations and financial performance but could also have a material
adverse impact on RioCan's investment property valuations because such factors could have a direct or indirect impact on
Stabilized NOI, cash flows or capitalization rates, among others, that are inputs to investment property valuations. Refer to Note 3
of the 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for a sensitivity analysis of investment property valuations.
The spread, duration and severity of COVID-19 and subsequent variants could adversely affect global economies, including credit
and capital markets, which could potentially increase the difficulty and cost of accessing capital. It could also potentially impact
RioCan’s current credit ratings, total return and distribution yield of the Trust’s Units.
Ownership of Real Estate
Tenant Concentration
In the event tenants experience financial difficulty as a result of the difficulties presented by the global COVID-19 pandemic or
otherwise, and are unable to fulfill their lease commitments, a given geographical area suffers an economic decline, or the
changing consumer/retail trends result in less demand for rental space, we could experience a decline in revenue.
RioCan strives to manage tenant concentration risk through geographical diversification and diversification of revenue sources in
order to avoid dependence on any single tenant. RioCan’s objective, as exemplified by the requirements of its Declaration of
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Trust noted above, is that no individual tenant contributes a significant percentage of its gross revenue and that a considerable
portion of our revenue is earned from national and anchor tenants. RioCan attempts to lease to credit worthy tenants, will conduct
credit assessments for new tenants when considered appropriate and generally is provided security by the tenants as part of
negotiated deals. RioCan attempts to reduce its risks associated with occupancy levels and lease renewal risk by having
staggered lease maturities, negotiating commercial leases with base terms between five and ten years, and by negotiating
longer-term commercial leases with built-in minimum rent escalations where deemed appropriate.
In order to reduce RioCan’s exposure to the risks relating to credit and the financial stability of tenants, the Declaration of Trust
restricts the amount of space which can be leased to any person and that person’s affiliates, other than in respect of leases with
or guaranteed by the Government of Canada, a province of Canada, a municipality in Canada or any agency thereof and certain
corporations, the securities of which meet stated investment criteria, to a maximum premises or space having an aggregate gross
leasable area of 20% of the aggregate gross leasable area of all real property held by RioCan. As of December 31, 2021, RioCan
was in compliance with this restriction.
It is common practice for a major tenant, such as Canadian Tire or Loblaws/Shoppers Drug Mart, to lease space from other
landlords similar to RioCan in addition to owning real estate either within a controlled publicly traded REIT or within its own
operating entity. Past experience and industry practice has dictated that it is the strength of a location more than the ownership of
the property that drives the business decisions of RioCan’s tenants. Despite this, there may be instances where a tenant may
forgo the competitive advantage of RioCan’s property location in order to better utilize its own real estate. RioCan does not
consider the collective impact of this risk to be significant.
Tenant Bankruptcies
Several of RioCan's properties are anchored by large national tenants. The value of some of our properties, including any
improvements thereto, could be adversely affected if these anchor stores or major tenants fail to comply with their contractual
obligations, experience credit or financial instability or cease their operations.
Bankruptcy filings by retailers occur periodically in the course of normal operations for a number of factors, including, but not
limited to, increased competition, internet sales, changing population demographics, poor economic conditions, rising costs and
changing shopping trends and/or perceptions. The pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of these factors and accelerated
certain tenant bankruptcy filings as disclosed in the Retailer Restructuring Filings section of this MD&A. Confirmed closures
represent 0.1% and 0.8% of the total portfolio in 2021 and 2020, respectively, on a total annualized contractual gross rent basis,
which is in line with RioCan's pre-pandemic levels. Nonetheless, tenant bankruptcies or restructurings remain a risk that RioCan
closely manages. RioCan continually seeks to re-lease vacant spaces resulting from tenant terminations. The bankruptcy of a
tenant, particularly an anchor tenant, may make it more difficult to lease the remainder of the affected properties or may give rise
to certain rights under existing leases with other tenants.
Lease Renewals and Rental Increases
Growth of rental income is dependent on strong leasing markets to ensure expiring leases are renewed and new tenants are
found promptly to fill vacancies at rental rates similar to those paid by existing tenants in order for us to maintain existing
occupancy levels of our properties. It is possible that we may face a disproportionate amount of space expiring in any one period.
Additionally, rental rates could decline, tenant bankruptcies could increase and tenant renewals may not be achieved, particularly
in the event of a protracted disruption in the economy, such as a recession.
As at December 31, 2021, RioCan had a commercial NLA, at its interest, of 34,283,000 square feet of income producing
properties and a portfolio in-place occupancy rate of 96.1%. Based on our current annualized portfolio weighted average
commercial rental revenue of approximately $31.11 per square foot including CAM and tax recoveries, for every fluctuation in
occupancy by a differential of 1%, our operations would be impacted by approximately $10.7 million annually.
RioCan's aggregate net rental revenue from leases expiring over the next five years is $423.3 million based on current
contractual rental rates, excluding CAM and tax recoveries. If the leases associated with these expiring net rents are renewed
upon maturity at an aggregate rental rate differential of 100 basis points, the Trust's net income would be impacted by
approximately $4.2 million annually.
Some of our retail lease agreements include co-tenancy clauses which allow the tenant to pay a reduced rent amount and, in
certain instances, terminate the lease, if RioCan fails to maintain certain occupancy levels or retain certain anchor tenancies. In
addition, certain of our tenants have the ability to terminate their leases prior to the lease expiration date if their sales do not meet
agreed upon thresholds. If occupancy, tenancy or sales fall below certain thresholds, rents that we are entitled to receive from
tenants could be reduced.
Relative Liquidity of Real Property
Real estate investments are relatively illiquid. A large proportion of RioCan's capital is invested in physical assets which can be
difficult to sell, especially if local market conditions are poor. A lack of liquidity could limit our ability to sell components of the
portfolio promptly in response to changing economic or investment conditions. If RioCan were required to quickly liquidate its
assets, there is a risk that we would realize sale proceeds of less than the current book value of our real estate investments.
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As well, certain significant expenditures involved in real property investments, such as property taxes, maintenance costs and
mortgage payments, represent obligations that must be met regardless of whether the property is producing sufficient, or any,
revenue.
Regulatory Risk
On November 15, 2018, the Ontario government amended legislation governing rent control rules for newly purpose-built rental
developments. The amended legislation provides that rent control exemptions will apply to all units first occupied as a residential
space after November 15, 2018. This is expected to encourage the supply of residential rental units in Ontario and rent controls
did not apply to RioCan's current residential properties in the pre-pandemic world other than limited cases of rent replacement
units. However, there is no assurance that future governments will not reintroduce rent control measures. As a result of the
pandemic, the Ontario provincial government passed legislation that froze residential rents in 2021 at 2020 levels until December
31, 2021 for the vast majority of residential rental units in the province. As at January 1, 2022, the guideline on rent increases for
2022 in Ontario is 1.2%.
Any reintroduction of rent control legislation in the future and/or prolonged rent freezes under the pandemic could impact not only
the Trust's existing residential rental operations but also the Trust's certain mixed-use development projects' future NOI growth
potential. Thus, there can be no assurance that all of our proposed residential projects as described herein would be undertaken,
and if so, with what mix of residential and commercial development and at what costs. There could also be changes to the mix of
condominium versus residential rental units or air rights sales for certain projects.
Under the pandemic, certain provinces, including Ontario, have introduced regulation that limits landlords' ability to terminate a
tenancy should a commercial tenant fail to pay contract rent, provided this tenant has been approved to receive CERS funding or
has provided proof of the CERS approval to its landlord. Depending on the timing or duration of a tenant receiving or being
approved for CERS funding, the moratorium on evictions can be in effect for a tenant until April 22, 2022. The length and extent of
applicability of the CERS program and resulting restrictions could impact RioCan's operations during the pandemic.
Inclusionary zoning is a land-use planning tool in the Province of Ontario which permits municipalities to require new
developments or redevelopments to dedicate or maintain a portion of new residential units as affordable housing. In Q4 2021, the
City of Toronto approved its new inclusionary zoning framework. RioCan’s existing held developmental lands and projects in the
City of Toronto, including those intended for re-development, will be subject to the requirements in the City’s inclusionary zoning
framework commencing September 18, 2022. The City of Toronto inclusionary zoning policy is being phased in, based on each
projects application status. The financial impact of the new requirements on the originally contemplated development plans
remains unknown, particularly if other municipalities move forward with their own inclusionary zoning frameworks.
Development Risk
As discussed in the Business Environment and Outlook section of this MD&A, after many years of development and housing
booms in Canada's major markets, there are a number of emerging factors that are affecting development risks that the Trust
faces. Such factors include, but are not limited to, rising construction costs and development charges and shortage of
experienced labour in certain construction related trades. The current pandemic imposes additional risks and uncertainties on
development, which include but are not limited to, potential development or construction delays or shutdowns, rising costs in
some cases and lower costs in other cases, extension of rent freeze legislation introduced under the pandemic in certain
provinces such as Ontario, slower pace of property lease-up or condominium pre-sale, lower residential rent or condominium
sales price, and lower property valuation. The net effect of the pandemic on development is uncertain and difficult to predict and
is dependent on the length and severity of the pandemic and vaccine efficacy. The impact of development risk factors will be
further assessed and observed in terms of broader market reactions. These factors could impact certain of the Trust's mixed-use
development projects' future NOI growth potential, and profit margin or development yield potential. As a result, there can be no
assurance that all of our proposed residential projects as described herein will be undertaken, and if so, with what mix of
residential and commercial development, at what costs, and generating what profit margin or development yield. There could also
be changes to the mix of condominium versus residential rental units or air rights sales.
Residential Rental Business Risk
RioCan expects to be increasingly involved in mixed-use development projects that include residential condominiums and rental
apartments. Purchaser demand for residential condominiums is cyclical and is affected by changes in general market and
economic conditions, such as consumer confidence, employment levels, availability of financing for home buyers, interest rates,
demographic trends, housing supply and housing demand. Depending on the length and severity of the pandemic, the flow of
immigration to Canada could be disrupted and immigration levels over the next two years could fall short of targets, despite the
Canadian government meeting its 2021 immigration target. This could in turn impact the economy and housing market over the
long-term, although this is difficult to predict. As a landlord of its properties that include rental apartments, RioCan is subject to the
risks inherent in the multi-unit residential rental business, including, but not limited to, fluctuations in occupancy levels, individual
credit risk, heightened reputation risk, tenant privacy concerns, potential changes to rent control regulations, increases in
operating costs including the costs of utilities and the imposition of new taxes or increased property taxes.
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Financial and Liquidity Risk
Access to Capital
A risk to the Trust’s growth program and the refinancing of its debt upon maturity is that of not having sufficient debt and equity
capital available to RioCan. Given the relatively small size of the Canadian marketplace, there are a limited number of lenders
from which RioCan can borrow. RioCan’s financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected if it were
unable to obtain financing or cost-effective financing.
As at December 31, 2021, RioCan’s total debt had a 3.69 year weighted average term to maturity bearing interest at a weighted
average contractual interest rate of 2.95% per annum.
Interest Rate and Financing Risk
The terms of RioCan's credit agreements require the Trust to comply with a number of customary financial and other covenants,
such as maintaining Debt Service Coverage and leverage ratios, adequate insurance coverage and certain credit ratings. These
covenants may limit our flexibility in conducting our operations and breaches of these covenants could result in defaults under the
instruments governing the applicable indebtedness.
RioCan’s operations are also impacted by increases in interest rates, as interest expense represents a significant cost in the
ownership of real estate investments. We seek to reduce our interest rate risk by staggering the maturities of long-term debt and
limiting the use of floating rate debt so as to minimize exposure to interest rate fluctuations. As at December 31, 2021, 9.6% of
our total debt was at floating interest rates on RioCan's proportionate basis.
From time to time, the Trust may enter into floating-for-fixed interest rate swaps as part of its strategy for managing its exposure
to interest rate risk on debt with floating interest rates. The Trust may also enter into bond forward contracts to hedge its exposure
to movements in interest rates from the time it determines it will refinance or issue a debenture and the time the debenture is
issued at the time of refinancing or financing. The intent is to use the bond forwards to manage the change in cash flows of the
future interest payments on the anticipated debenture. As at December 31, 2021, the carrying value of our floating rate debt, not
subject to a hedging strategy, is $586.3 million. A 50 basis point increase in market interest rates would result in a $2.9 million
decrease in our net income.
Credit Ratings
Real or anticipated changes in credit ratings on our debentures or preferred units may affect the market value thereof. In addition,
such changes can affect the cost at which we can access the debenture or preferred unit market, and the credit spreads on
unsecured lines of credit, as applicable.
Joint Ventures and Co-ownerships
RioCan participates in joint ventures, partnerships and similar arrangements that may involve risks and uncertainties not present
absent third-party involvement, including, but not limited to, RioCan's dependency on partners, co-tenants or co-venturers that
are not under our control and that might compete with RioCan for opportunities, become bankrupt or otherwise fail to fund their
share of required capital contributions, or suffer reputational damage that could have an adverse impact on the Trust. Additionally,
our partners might at any time have economic or other business interests or goals that are different than or inconsistent with
those of the Trust, and we may be required to take actions that are in the interest of the partners collectively, but not in RioCan's
sole best interests. Accordingly, we may not be able to favourably resolve issues with respect to such decisions, or we could
become engaged in a dispute with any of them that might affect our ability to operate the business or assets in question.
Unexpected Costs or Liabilities Related to Acquisitions
A risk associated with a real property acquisition is that there may be an undisclosed or unknown liability concerning the acquired
properties, and RioCan may not be indemnified for some or all of these liabilities. Following an acquisition, RioCan may discover
that it has acquired undisclosed liabilities, which may be material. RioCan conducts what it believes to be an appropriate level of
investigation in connection with its acquisitions and seeks through contract to ensure that risks lie with the appropriate party.
Other Risks
Environmental Matters
Environmental and ecological related policies have become increasingly important in recent years. Under various Federal,
Provincial, and Municipal laws, RioCan, as an owner or operator of real property, could become liable for the costs of removal or
remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances released on or in its properties or disposed of at other locations. The failure
to remove or remediate such substances, or address such matters through alternative measures prescribed by the governing
authority, may adversely affect RioCan’s ability to sell such real estate or to borrow using such real estate as collateral, and could,
potentially, also result in claims against the Trust. RioCan is not currently aware of any material non-compliance, liability or other
claim in connection with any of its properties, nor is RioCan currently aware of any environmental condition with respect to any
properties that it believes would involve material expenditures by the Trust.
It is our policy to obtain a Phase I environmental audit conducted by a qualified environmental consultant prior to acquiring any
additional property. In addition, where appropriate, tenant leases generally specify that the tenant will conduct its business in
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accordance with environmental regulations and be responsible for any liabilities arising out of infractions to such regulations. It is
RioCan’s practice to regularly inspect tenant premises that may be subject to environmental risk. We maintain insurance to cover
a sudden and/or accidental environmental mishap.
Climate Change Risk
Climate change poses environmental, social and business risks. RioCan believes that climate-related risks and opportunities
should be identified, assessed and managed. To that end RioCan has aligned our climate change strategy and disclosures with
TCFD. For details, refer to the Climate-Related Financial Disclosures section of this MD&A.
Cyber Security Risk
Cyber security continues to be an increasing area of focus as reliance on digital technologies to conduct business operations has
grown significantly. The introduction of work from home arrangements for many of the Trust's employees resulting from COVID-19
related restrictions has heightened the importance of cyber security risk management. Cyber attacks can include but are not
limited to intrusions into operating systems, cyber extortion, social engineering fraud, theft of personal or other sensitive data and/
or cause disruptions to normal operations. Such cyber attacks could compromise the Trust's confidential information as well as
that of the Trust's employees, tenants and third parties with whom the Trust interacts and may result in negative consequences,
including remediation costs, loss of revenue, additional regulatory scrutiny, litigation and reputational damage.
As a result, the Trust has developed a cyber security program focused across a spectrum of preventative protective and detective
measures. These measures include, but are not limited to, active monitoring of security events, security awareness programs for
employees, regular vulnerability testing performed by both internal and external parties, establishing and maintaining a robust
disaster recovery program, implementation of a formal incident response program and enhancing email security. The Trust
continues to evolve its security tactics and defenses in response to emerging threats and in response to the challenges presented
by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trust also follows certain protocols when it engages technology vendors concerning data
security and access control.
Litigation
RioCan’s operations are subject to a wide variety of laws and regulations across all of its operating jurisdictions and RioCan faces
risks associated with legal and regulatory changes and litigation. In the normal course of operations, RioCan becomes involved in
various legal actions, including claims relating to personal injury, property damage, property taxes, land rights, and contractual
and other commercial disputes. The final outcome with respect to outstanding, pending or future actions cannot be predicted with
certainty, and the resolution of such actions may have an adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. RioCan
retains external legal consultants to assist it in remaining current and compliant with legal and regulatory changes and to respond
to litigation.
Uninsured Losses
RioCan carries comprehensive general liability, environmental, fire, flood, extended coverage and rental loss insurance with
policy specifications, limits and deductibles customarily carried for similar properties. There are, however, certain types of risks
(including, but not limited to, environmental contamination or catastrophic events such as war, insurrection, rebellion, revolution,
civil war, usurped power, or action taken by a government authority in hindering, combating or defending against such an event,
nuclear reaction or nuclear radiation or radioactive contamination or acts of terrorism) which are either uninsurable, in whole or in
part, or not insurable on an economically viable basis. Should an uninsured or underinsured loss occur, the Trust could lose its
investment in, and anticipated profits and cash flows from, one or more of its properties, and the Trust would continue to be
obliged to repay any recourse mortgage indebtedness on such properties.
Key Personnel
RioCan’s executive and other senior officers have a significant role in our success and oversee the execution of RioCan’s
strategy. Our ability to retain our management team or attract suitable replacements should any members of the management
group leave is dependent on, among other things, the competitive nature of the employment market. RioCan has experienced
departures of key professionals in the past and may do so in the future, and we cannot predict the impact that any such
departures will have on its ability to achieve its objectives. The loss of services from key members of the management team or a
limitation in their availability could adversely impact our financial condition and cash flow.
We rely on the services of key personnel on our executive team, including our President and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan
Gitlin, our Chief Financial Officer, Dennis Blasutti, our Chief Operating Officer, John Ballantyne and our Chief Investment Officer,
Andrew Duncan and the loss of their services could have an adverse effect on RioCan. We mitigate key personnel risk through
succession planning, but do not maintain key personnel insurance.
Unitholder Liability
There is a risk that RioCan’s Unitholders could become subject to liability. The Trust’s Declaration provides that no Unitholder or
annuitant under a plan of which a Unitholder acts as trustee or carrier will be held to have any personal liability as such, and that
no resort shall be had to the private property of any Unitholder or annuitant for satisfaction of any obligation or claim arising out of
or in connection with any contract or obligation of RioCan. Only RioCan’s assets are intended to be subject to levy or execution.
The Declaration further provides that, whenever possible, certain written instruments signed by RioCan must contain a provision
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to the effect that such obligation will not be binding upon Unitholders personally or upon any annuitant under a plan of which a
Unitholder acts as trustee or carrier. In conducting its affairs, RioCan has acquired and may acquire real property investments
subject to existing contractual obligations, including obligations under mortgages and leases that do not include such provisions.
RioCan will use its best efforts to ensure that provisions disclaiming personal liability are included in contractual obligations
related to properties acquired, and leases entered into, in the future.
Certain provinces have legislation relating to Unitholder liability protection, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. To RioCan’s knowledge, certain of these statutes have not yet been judicially considered and it is
possible that reliance on such statutes by a Unitholder could be successfully challenged on jurisdictional or other grounds.
Income Taxes
RioCan currently qualifies as a mutual fund trust and for the REIT Exemption for income tax purposes. RioCan expects to
distribute the Trust’s taxable income to Unitholders such that it will not be subject to tax. From time to time, RioCan may retain
some taxable income and net capital gains in order to utilize the capital gains refund available to mutual fund trusts without
incurring any income taxes. In order to maintain RioCan’s current mutual fund trust status, the Trust is required to comply with
specific restrictions regarding its activities and the investments held by the Trust. If the Trust was to cease to qualify as a mutual
fund trust, or for the REIT Exemption for income tax purposes, the consequences could be material and adverse.
No assurance can be given that the provisions of the Tax Act regarding mutual fund trusts and the REIT Exemption will not be
changed in a manner that adversely affects RioCan and its Unitholders. From year to year, there is a risk that the taxable
allocation to Unitholders can change depending upon the Trust’s activities.
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for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Management's Responsibility for Financial Reporting
Independent Auditor's Report
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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The management of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (the Trust or RioCan) is responsible for the preparation and fair
presentation of the accompanying annual consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
The annual consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
The annual consolidated financial statements and information in the MD&A necessarily include amounts based on best estimates
and judgments by management of the expected effects of current events and transactions with the appropriate consideration to
materiality. In addition, in preparing this financial information, we must make determinations about the relevancy of information to
be included, and estimates and assumptions that affect the reported information. The MD&A also includes information regarding
the impact of current transactions and events, sources of liquidity and capital resources, operating trends, risks and uncertainties.
Actual results in the future may differ materially from our present assessment of this information because future events and
circumstances may not occur as expected.
In meeting our responsibility for the integrity and fairness of the annual consolidated financial statements and MD&A and for the
accounting systems from which they are derived, management has established the necessary internal controls designed to
ensure that our financial records are reliable for preparing consolidated financial statements and other financial information,
transactions are properly authorized and recorded, and assets are safeguarded against unauthorized use or disposition.
As at December 31, 2021, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated, or caused an evaluation under their
direct supervision, the design and operation of our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in National Instrument
52-109, Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings) and, based on that assessment, determined that our
internal controls over financial reporting were appropriately designed and operating effectively.
The Board of Trustees oversees management’s responsibility for financial reporting through an Audit Committee, which is
composed entirely of independent trustees. This committee reviews RioCan’s annual consolidated financial statements and
MD&A with both management and the independent auditor before such statements are approved by the Board of Trustees. Other
key responsibilities of the Audit Committee include selecting RioCan’s auditor, approving the consolidated financial statements
and MD&A, and monitoring RioCan’s existing systems of internal controls.
Ernst & Young LLP, the independent auditor appointed by the Unitholders of RioCan upon the recommendation of the Board of
Trustees, has examined our 2021 and 2020 annual consolidated financial statements and has expressed their opinion upon the
completion of such examination in the following report to the Unitholders. The auditor has full and free access to, and meets at
least quarterly with, the Audit Committee to discuss their audits and related matters.
(signed) Jonathan Gitlin
(signed) Dennis Blasutti
Jonathan Gitlin
President & Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Blasutti
Chief Financial Officer
Toronto, Canada
February 9, 2022
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To the Unitholders of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust and its subsidiaries (the Trust),
which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as at December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the consolidated statements of income
(loss), consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss), consolidated statements of changes in equity and consolidated
statements of cash flows for the years then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of
significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated
financial position of the Trust as at December 31, 2021 and 2020, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated
cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those
standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements section of our
report. We are independent of the Trust in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the
consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these
requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated
financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of the audit of the consolidated financial
statements as a whole, and in forming the auditor’s opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
For the matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.
We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial
statements section of our report, including in relation to this matter. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of
procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements.
The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matter below, provide the basis for our
audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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Key audit matter
Valuation of investment properties
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
The Trust’s investment property portfolio is comprised of
income-producing
under
development with a fair value of $14.0B which represents 92%
of total assets at December 31, 2021.
properties
properties
and
in
The Trust measures the vast majority of its investment
properties using valuations prepared by an internal valuations
team, consisting of individuals with specialized industry
experience
real estate valuations. The valuation
methodology for these investment properties is primarily
the direct
based on an
-
capitalization method. Properties under development
undeveloped land is measured using a comparable sales
approach on a land value per acre basis. Depending on the
property asset type and location, the Trust may also obtain
independent third-party valuations from firms that employ
qualified appraisers.
income approach, utilizing
Note 2.8 of the consolidated financial statements describes
the accounting policy for investment properties, and Note 3
describes the valuation method and key valuation inputs.
Note 3 of the consolidated financial statements discloses the
sensitivity of the fair value of investment properties to a
change in capitalization rates and stabilized net operating
income.
The valuation of the Trust’s investment property portfolio is a
key audit matter given the inherently subjective nature of
significant assumptions including, capitalization rates, and
stabilized net operating income including occupancy and
rental rate assumptions. These assumptions are influenced by
property-specific characteristics including location, type and
quality of the properties and tenancy agreements.
For properties under development, depending on
the
complexity and stage of completion, costs to complete
construction as well as leasing and construction risk are
additional significant assumptions
final
valuation.
impact
that
the
With the assistance of our real estate valuation specialists, we
obtained an understanding of the valuation process, evaluated
the appropriateness of the underlying valuation methodology,
and performed the following audit procedures, among others:
the
We assessed
competence and objectivity of
management’s internal valuations team, and any third-party
appraisers engaged, by considering the qualifications and
expertise of the individuals involved in the preparation and
review of the valuations.
We selected a sample of properties where either the fair value
change from prior year or significant assumptions fell outside
our expectations, based on our understanding of
the
geographical real estate market for the specific asset type. For
this sample of investment properties, we evaluated the
significant assumptions by comparison to the expected real
estate market benchmark range for similar assets and
tenancies, in similar locations. We also considered whether
there were any additional asset-specific characteristics that
may impact the significant assumptions utilized and that these
were appropriately considered in the overall assessment of
fair value. We performed a look-back analysis to assess the
accuracy of management’s historical fair value estimates
through comparison to transactions to acquire and dispose of
interests in investment properties completed by the Trust
during the year.
to
in addition
For properties under development,
the
procedures performed above, we compared construction
budgets to actual expenditures and evaluated estimated costs
to complete by comparing to contractual arrangements or
reference to third party data, as applicable, on a sample basis.
We also evaluated whether the capitalization rate used to
value properties under development considered
the
complexity of the development, stage of completion, and
timing of cashflows.
We evaluated the Trust’s critical accounting policies and
related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements to
assess appropriateness and conformity with IFRS.
Other information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises:
•
•
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
The information, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the Annual Report
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of
assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information, and in
doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our
knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
We obtained Management’s Discussion & Analysis and the Annual Report prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the
work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report
that fact in this auditor’s report. We have nothing to report in this regard.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT (continued)
Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the consolidated financial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with
IFRSs, 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.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Trust’s ability to continue as a
going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting
unless management either intends to liquidate the Trust or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Trust’s financial reporting process.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable
assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally
accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and
maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
•
•
•
•
•
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or
error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is
higher
intentional omissions,
fraud may
from error, as
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
for one resulting
involve collusion,
forgery,
than
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 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 Trust’s internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related
disclosures made by management.
Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the
audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant
doubt on the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are
required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if
such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to
the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Trust to cease to continue as a
going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the
disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a
manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit
and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to
bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance
in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe
these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely
rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of
doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Mark Vrooman, CPA, CA.
Toronto, Canada
February 9, 2022
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
As at
Assets
Investment properties
Equity-accounted investments
Mortgages and loans receivable
Residential inventory
Assets held for sale
Receivables and other assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Liabilities
Debentures payable
Mortgages payable
Lines of credit and other bank loans
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Total liabilities
Equity
Unitholders' equity
Total liabilities and equity
Note December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
3, 8
$
14,021,338 $
14,063,022
4
5
6
3
7, 8
12
11
10
8, 13
$
$
$
$
327,335
237,790
217,043
47,240
248,959
77,758
209,676
160,646
214,181
198,094
183,633
238,456
15,177,463 $
15,267,708
2,990,692 $
2,334,016
1,285,910
655,501
7,266,119 $
3,340,278
2,797,066
790,539
604,852
7,532,735
7,911,344
15,177,463 $
7,734,973
15,267,708
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
Approved on behalf of the Board of Trustees
(signed) Siim A. Vanaselja
Siim A. Vanaselja
Chair of Audit Committee
Trustee
(signed) Jonathan Gitlin
Jonathan Gitlin
President and Chief Executive Officer
Trustee
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit amounts)
Years ended December 31,
Revenue
Rental revenue
Residential inventory sales
Property management and other service fees
Operating costs
Rental operating costs
Recoverable under tenant leases
Non-recoverable costs
Residential inventory cost of sales
Operating income
Other income (loss)
Interest income
Income from equity-accounted investments
Fair value gain (loss) on investment properties, net
Investment and other income, net
Other expenses
Interest costs, net
General and administrative
Internal leasing costs
Transaction and other costs
Debt prepayment costs, net
Income (loss) before income taxes
Current income tax recovery
Deferred income tax expense
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Unitholders
Net income (loss) per unit
Basic
Diluted
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
Note
2021
2020
17
$
1,066,562 $
1,090,732
6, 17
17
93,727
14,772
36,347
16,584
1,175,061
1,143,663
6
19
4
3
18
20
21
22
11, 12
367,297
40,753
65,346
473,396
701,665
13,666
19,189
377,787
64,751
20,842
463,380
680,283
14,602
3,985
124,052
(526,775)
2,743
8,216
159,650
(499,972)
171,521
180,811
51,400
11,807
17,343
10,914
262,985
598,330
(59)
—
40,524
10,192
2,934
—
234,461
(54,150)
(275)
10,905
$
$
$
$
$
23
23
23
598,389 $
(64,780)
598,389 $
598,389 $
(64,780)
(64,780)
1.89 $
1.89 $
(0.20)
(0.20)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Years ended December 31,
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to income (loss), net of tax:
Interest rate swap agreements:
Unrealized gain (loss) during the year
Reclassified during the year to income
Unrealized loss on bond forward agreements
Other comprehensive income (loss) from equity-accounted investments
Item that is not to be reclassified to income, net of tax:
Actuarial gain (loss) on pension plan
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
Note
2021
2020
$
598,389 $
(64,780)
14, 25
14, 25
14, 25
4, 14
14
20,459
21,665
(1,751)
206
(64,550)
16,469
—
(333)
1,222
41,801
(2,650)
(51,064)
$
640,190 $
(115,844)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Balance, December 31, 2019
Changes during the year:
Net loss
Other comprehensive loss
Unit-based compensation exercises, net of Units repurchased
for settlement of Unit exercises
Units issued, net of issuance costs
Unit-based compensation awards
Distributions to Unitholders
Balance, December 31, 2020
Note
$
Trust Units Contributed surplus
4,814,097 $
36,068 $
Retained earnings
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss
3,472,324 $
(17,278) $
Total equity
8,305,211
14
14
14
14
16
—
—
484
649
—
—
—
—
(6,722)
—
8,720
—
(64,780)
—
—
—
—
(457,525)
—
(51,064)
—
—
—
—
(64,780)
(51,064)
(6,238)
649
8,720
(457,525)
$
4,815,230 $
38,066 $
2,950,019 $
(68,342) $
7,734,973
Balance, December 31, 2020
Changes during the year:
Net income
Other comprehensive income
Unit-based compensation exercises, net of Units repurchased
for settlement of Unit exercises
Units issued, net of issuance costs
Units purchased and cancelled
Unit-based compensation awards
Distributions to Unitholders
Balance, December 31, 2021
Note
Trust Units Contributed surplus
Retained earnings
Accumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Total equity
$
4,815,230 $
38,066 $
2,950,019 $
(68,342) $
7,734,973
14
14
14
14
14
16
—
—
2,004
428
(120,877)
—
—
—
—
(6,389)
—
—
22,353
—
598,389
—
—
—
(57,185)
—
(304,153)
—
41,801
—
—
—
—
—
598,389
41,801
(4,385)
428
(178,062)
22,353
(304,153)
$
4,696,785 $
54,030 $
3,187,070 $
(26,541) $
7,911,344
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Years ended December 31,
Operating activities
Net income (loss)
Items not affecting cash:
Depreciation and amortization
Amortization of straight-line rent
Unit-based compensation expense
Income from equity-accounted investments
Fair value (gain) loss on investment properties, net
Deferred income tax expense
Fair value gains on marketable securities
Transaction (gains) losses, net on disposition of investment properties
Adjustments for changes in other working capital items
Cash provided by operating activities
Investing activities
Acquisitions of investment properties
Construction expenditures on properties under development
Capital expenditures on income properties
Proceeds from sale of investment properties
Earn-outs on investment properties
Contributions to equity-accounted investments
Distributions received from equity-accounted investments
Advances of mortgages and loans receivable
Repayments of mortgages and loans receivable
Proceeds from investment maturity
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities, net of selling costs
Lease payments received from finance lease receivables
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Financing activities
Proceeds from mortgage financing, net of issue costs
Repayments of mortgage principal
Advances from bank credit lines, net of issue costs
Repayment of bank credit lines
Proceeds from issuance of debentures, net of issue costs
Repayment of unsecured debentures
Distributions paid to Unitholders
Units repurchased under normal course issuer bid
Units repurchased for settlement of Unit compensation exercises and proceeds received from
issuance of Units, net of issue costs
Repayment of lease liabilities
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Supplemental cash flow information
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
135 RioCan Annual Report 2021
Note
2021
2020
$
598,389 $
(64,780)
21
17
14
4
3
18
4,022
(6,928)
12,546
(19,189)
4,342
(7,177)
9,120
(3,985)
(124,052)
526,775
—
—
6
11,645
(878)
(2)
29
25,603
77,524
490,397
552,584
4
4
18
12
12
28
(17,177)
(86,329)
(385,923)
(455,042)
(77,956)
(61,592)
659,979
(1,323)
(149,562)
62,510
(53,218)
98,115
(3,003)
(18,924)
10,619
(44,874)
48,107
70,027
5,500
—
3,455
—
19,001
2,664
94,392
(469,338)
388,216
797,862
(772,204)
(416,173)
492,553
308,702
—
(609,040)
447,623
(800,000)
845,737
(400,000)
(317,497)
(457,521)
(178,062)
—
(4,108)
(2,008)
(5,778)
(2,095)
(745,487)
61,694
(160,698)
144,940
238,456
93,516
$
77,758 $
238,456
28
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except
per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General Information
137
18.
Investment and Other Income
2.
Significant Accounting Policies
137
19.
Interest Income
3.
Investment Properties
150
20.
Interest Costs
4.
Equity-accounted Investments and Joint
Arrangements
155
21. General and Administrative
5. Mortgages and Loans Receivable
157
22. Transaction and Other Costs
6.
Residential Inventory
157
23. Net Income (Loss) per Unit
7.
Receivables and Other Assets
158
24. Fair Value Measurement
8.
Leases
159
25. Risk Management
9.
Income Taxes
161
26. Capital Management
10. Lines of Credit and Other Bank Loans
161
27. Subsidiaries
11. Mortgages Payable
162
28. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
12. Debentures Payable
163
29. Changes in Other Working Capital Items
13. Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities
164
30. Related Party Transactions
14. Unitholders' Equity
165
31. Employee Benefits
15. Unit-based Compensation Plans
166
32. Segmented Information
16. Distributions to Unitholders
169
33. Contingencies and Other Commitments
17. Revenue
170
34. Events after the Balance Sheet Date
171
171
171
171
171
172
172
173
176
178
178
179
179
180
180
180
181
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, the Trust or RioCan) own, develop and
operate one of Canada's largest portfolios of retail-focused and mixed-use properties. The parent trust, RioCan Real Estate
Investment Trust, is an unincorporated closed-end trust governed under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, and
constituted pursuant to a Declaration of Trust (Declaration) dated November 30, 1993, as most recently amended and restated on
June 2, 2020. The Trust’s corporate headquarters and registered head office are located at the RioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre,
2300 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
RioCan's trust units (Units) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol REI.UN.
These annual audited consolidated financial statements of the Trust for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were
authorized for issue by RioCan's Board of Trustees on February 9, 2022.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The significant accounting policies (and any changes thereto) used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements
are summarized below. These accounting policies have been applied consistently in all material respects in the preparation of
these consolidated financial statements. Any International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) standards issued but not yet
effective for the current accounting year are described in Note 2.28.
2.1 Statement of compliance
RioCan’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board (IASB).
2.2 Basis of presentation
These consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis using the historical cost method modified to
include the fair value measurement of investment property, including properties held for sale, and certain financial instruments, as
set out in the relevant accounting policies. These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is
the functional and presentation currency of the Trust. All dollar amounts discussed herein are in thousands of Canadian dollars,
unless otherwise stated.
The Trust presents its consolidated balance sheets based on the liquidity method, whereby all assets and liabilities are presented
in increasing order of liquidity. RioCan considers this presentation to be more relevant than a classified balance sheet as the Trust
considers its operating cycle to be longer than one year. The notes to the consolidated financial statements distinguish between
current and non-current assets and liabilities. Current assets and liabilities are those expected to be recovered or settled within
one year from the reporting period, and non-current assets and liabilities are those where the recovery or settlement is expected
to be greater than a year from the reporting period. Any IFRS standards issued but not yet effective up to the date of issuance of
these consolidated financial statements are described in Note 2.28. Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to
conform to the current year's presentation.
2.3 Significant judgments
The preparation of RioCan's consolidated financial statements requires management to make significant judgments that affect the
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. In the process of applying
RioCan's accounting policies, management was required to apply judgment in the areas discussed below.
Investment properties
RioCan's accounting policies relating to investment properties are described in Note 2.8. In applying these policies, judgment is
required in determining whether certain costs represent additions to the carrying amount of the property and in distinguishing
between tenant incentives and capital improvements.
Development properties and residential inventory
Development costs for properties under development and residential inventory are capitalized during active development in
accordance with the accounting policy in Note 2.8. Management’s judgment is required in determining when a property is in
active development, which generally begins when a development commences and ceases when a development is substantially
completed.
Leases - Classification, RioCan as lessor
The Trust makes judgments in determining whether certain leases, in particular tenant leases where the Trust is the lessor, are
either operating or finance leases. When RioCan has determined, based on an evaluation of terms and conditions of the lease
arrangements, that the Trust retains all of the significant risks and rewards of ownership of these properties it accounts for these
arrangements as operating leases.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Leases - Determination of lease term of contracts
The Trust determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by an option to
extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised by the lessee, or any periods covered by an option to terminate the
lease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised by the lessee, including purchase options. The Trust determines the lease
commencement date as the date on which the underlying asset is made available for use by the lessee, which is based on the
terms of the lease contract, the type and extent of tenant improvements, and for properties under development the state of
completion of the property. At commencement date, the Trust determines as lessee or as lessor whether there is reasonable
certainty that options to extend or cancel a lease will be exercised. To make this analysis, the Trust takes into account the
extension terms of the contract including whether the extension is likely to be below market rent, the cost to cancel a lease and
significant investments made on the property. After the commencement date, the Trust revises the lease term when an extension
or termination option is exercised and it was not previously included in the lease term.
Income taxes
The Trust uses judgment to interpret income tax rules and regulations and to determine the appropriate rates and amounts in
recording current and deferred income taxes, giving consideration to timing and probability. Actual income taxes could
significantly vary from these estimates as a result of future events, including changes in income tax law or the outcome of reviews
by tax authorities and related appeals. To the extent that the final tax outcome is different from the amounts that were initially
recorded, such difference will impact the income tax provision in the period in which such determination is made.
The recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities also requires significant judgment as the recognition is dependent on
RioCan's projection of future taxable profits and income tax rates that are expected to be in effect in the period the asset will be
realized or the liability settled. Any changes to this projection will result in changes in the amount of deferred tax assets and
liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and the deferred tax expense in the consolidated statements of income (loss).
2.4 Use of estimates and assumptions
The preparation of RioCan's consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net income (loss) and related
disclosures over the following reporting period. Estimates made by management are based on events and circumstances that
existed at the consolidated balance sheet date. Accordingly, actual results may differ from these estimates.
Elevated estimation uncertainty as a result of COVID-19
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the declaration by the World Health Organization as a global pandemic almost two years
ago, various authorities, including Canadian federal and provincial governments, introduced certain restrictive measures which
include, but are not limited to, travel bans, quarantines, self-isolation, social distancing and the closure of non-essential
businesses in an effort to reduce the spread of the pandemic. Most recently, governments have been focused on rolling out
vaccination programs to slow the spread. The frequency, type and severity of measures used to fight the virus and variants that
continue to surface, depend on a number of variables including but not limited to number and nature of variants, level and efficacy
of vaccinations and rate of infections.
Given the continuously evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19, it is difficult to predict with certainty the nature, extent and
duration of COVID-19, and the duration and intensity of resulting business disruptions and related financial, social and public
health impacts. Such effects could be adverse and material, including their potential effects on RioCan's business, operations and
financial performance both in the short-term and long-term.
Estimates and assumptions that are most subject to increased uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic relate to the
valuation of investment properties and the assessment of collectability of contractual rents receivable due to the forward-looking
nature of the information (Note 3 and Note 7).
The amounts recorded in these annual audited consolidated financial statements are based on the latest reliable information
available to management at the time the annual audited consolidated financial statements were prepared where that information
reflects conditions at the date of the annual audited consolidated financial statements. However, given the heightened level of
uncertainty caused by COVID-19, these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that could require a material
adjustment to the carrying amount of the affected asset or liability in the future.
Investment property
Estimates and assumptions used in determining fair value of the Trust's investment properties include, but are not limited to,
capitalization rates, stabilized net operating income (including vacancy allowances, management fees and structural reserves)
and costs to complete and other temporary valuation allowances, if applicable, are adjusted to reflect lease-up assumptions and
construction risk, when appropriate. The Trust examines the key assumptions at the end of each reporting period and updates
these assumptions based on recent leasing activity and external data available at the time. A change to any of these inputs may
significantly alter the fair value of an investment property. The carrying value for the Trust's investment properties reflects its best
estimate for the highest and best use as at December 31, 2021 (Note 3).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Contractual rents and other tenant receivables - allowance for doubtful accounts
Contractual rents and other tenant receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Estimates and
assumptions used in determining the allowance for doubtful accounts, include the historical credit loss experience adjusted for
current conditions and forward-looking information including future expectations of likely default events based on actual or
expected insolvency filings, likely deferrals of payments due and potential abatements to be granted by the landlord through
tenant negotiations or under government programs, and macroeconomic conditions.
Net realizable value of residential inventory
Residential inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. In calculating the net realizable value of residential
inventory and assessing for impairment of condominium sales receivables, the Trust estimates the selling prices based on
prevailing market prices, estimated cost to complete and selling costs.
Financial instruments
The Trust uses estimates and assumptions that affect the carrying amounts of certain financial instruments, these are described
in Note 2.15. In addition, the Trust uses estimates and assumptions for determining the fair values of financial instruments for
disclosure purposes (Note 24).
2.5 Basis of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the parent trust, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, and its
subsidiaries, after elimination of intercompany transactions, balances, revenues and expenses.
(i) Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities over which the Trust has control. Control is achieved when RioCan is exposed, or has rights, to
variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the
investee. Power may be determined on the basis of voting rights or, in the case of structured entities, other contractual
arrangements. The Trust reassesses whether or not it controls an investee based on current facts and circumstances.
All subsidiaries are consolidated from the date RioCan obtains control and continue to be consolidated until the date that
such control ceases. When RioCan does not own all of the equity in a consolidated subsidiary, the non-controlling equity
interest is presented as a separate component of total equity on the consolidated balance sheets. The net income (loss)
attributable to non-controlling interests is separately disclosed in the Trust's consolidated statements of income (loss).
(ii) Associates and joint ventures
Associates are entities over which RioCan has significant influence but not control or joint control, generally accompanying
an ownership between 20% to 50% of the voting rights, although other factors such as the ability to impact key operating
decisions could also indicate significant influence.
Joint ventures are entities over which the Trust has joint control and whereby the parties that share joint control have rights to
the net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists
only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
Investments in associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the
investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted by RioCan's share of the post-acquisition results of operations, of other
comprehensive income (OCI) and changes in the net assets of the associate or joint venture. The financial statements of
RioCan's associates and joint ventures are prepared for the same reporting period as the Trust, and where necessary,
adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies of such entities in-line with those of the Trust.
(iii) Joint operations
A joint operation is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to
the assets and obligations for the liabilities relating to the arrangement. RioCan records only its share of the assets, liabilities
and share of the results of operations of the joint operation. The assets, liabilities and results of joint operations are included
within the respective line items of the consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of income (loss) and
consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
2.6 Business combinations
At the time of acquisition of property, whether through a controlling share investment or directly, the Trust considers whether the
acquisition represents the acquisition of a business. The Trust accounts for an acquisition as a business combination where an
integrated set of activities is acquired in addition to the property. More specifically, consideration is made of the extent to which
significant processes are acquired. If no significant processes, or only insignificant processes, are acquired, the acquisition is
treated as an asset acquisition rather than a business combination.
The Trust has an option to apply a ‘concentration test’ that permits a simplified assessment of whether an acquired set of
activities and assets is not a business. The optional concentration test is met and the acquisition can be treated as an asset
acquisition, if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group
of similar identifiable assets.
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The cost of a business combination is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities
incurred or assumed at the acquisition date. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a
business combination are measured initially at fair value at the date of acquisition. The Trust recognizes assets or liabilities, if any,
resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement at their acquisition date fair value and such amounts form part of the cost
of the business combination. Subsequent changes in the fair value of contingent consideration arrangements are recognized in
net income (loss). The difference between the purchase price and the Trust’s net fair value of the acquired identifiable net assets
and liabilities is goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized and must be tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently, if
events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment has occurred.
RioCan expenses transaction costs associated with business combinations in the period incurred.
When an acquisition does not meet the criteria for a business, it is accounted for as an acquisition of a group of assets and
liabilities, the cost of which includes transaction costs that are allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired based upon their
relative fair values. No goodwill is recognized for asset acquisitions.
2.7 Fair value measurement
The Trust measures certain financial instruments, such as derivatives, and non-financial assets, such as investment properties, at
fair value at each consolidated balance sheet date. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is determined by
incorporating all factors that market participants would consider in setting a price acting in their economic best interests, including
commonly accepted valuation approaches. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell
the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
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In the principal market for the asset or liability; or
In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability that is accessible by
RioCan.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate economic benefits
by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest
and best use.
The Trust uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available to
measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements are categorized
within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement as a whole:
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Level 1 - quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 - valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly
or indirectly observable
Level 3 - valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is
unobservable
For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis, the Trust determines
whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing categorization (based on the lowest level input
that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, RioCan has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature,
characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.
2.8 Investment properties
Investment properties comprise of income properties and property under development that are held to earn rental revenue or for
capital appreciation or both. Real estate property held under a lease is classified as investment property, if it meets the definition
of investment property, as further described in Note 2.11 A(i).
(i) Income properties
Income properties are initially measured at cost. Costs include all amounts related to acquisition, including transaction costs
related to an asset acquisition as outlined in Note 2.6, and improvements of the properties. All costs associated with
upgrading and extending the economic life of the existing facilities other than ordinary repairs and maintenance are
capitalized to investment property. Subsequent to initial recognition, income properties are recorded at fair value, in
accordance with International Accounting Standard 40, Investment Property (IAS 40). The determination of fair value is
based on, among other things, rental revenue from current leases and reasonable and supportable assumptions that
represent what knowledgeable, willing parties would assume about rental revenue from future leases in light of current
conditions, less future cash outflows in respect of tenant installation costs, income property operations and capital
expenditures. Gains or losses arising from differences between current period fair value and the sum of previously measured
fair value and capitalized costs as described above are recognized in net income (loss) in the period in which they arise.
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(ii) Properties under development
Properties under development include those properties, or components thereof, that will undergo activities that will take a
substantial period of time to prepare the properties for their intended use as income properties.
The cost of a development property that is an asset acquisition comprises the amount of cash, or the fair value of other
consideration, paid to acquire the property, including transaction costs. Subsequent to the acquisition, the cost of a
development property includes costs that are directly attributable to these assets, including development costs, common
area maintenance costs, property taxes and borrowing costs on both specific and general debt (Development Carrying
Costs). Development Carrying Costs are capitalized when the activities necessary to prepare an asset for development or
redevelopment begin, and continue until the date that construction is substantially complete and the unit of the property can
operate in a manner intended by management, which may include that all necessary occupancy and related permits have
been received, whether or not the space is leased. If RioCan is required as a condition of a lease to construct tenant
improvements that enhance the value of the property, then capitalization of costs continues until such improvements are
completed. Development Carrying Costs are suspended if there are prolonged periods when development activity is
interrupted.
Interest capitalized is calculated using the Trust’s weighted average cost of borrowing after adjusting for borrowing
associated with specific developments. Where borrowing is associated with specific developments, the amount capitalized is
the gross interest incurred on such borrowing less any investment income arising on temporary investment of such
borrowing.
Properties under development are also adjusted to fair value at each consolidated balance sheet date with fair value
adjustments recognized in net income (loss).
Investment properties are derecognized on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from their use or disposal.
2.9 Residential inventory
Residential inventory consists of assets acquired or developed that RioCan has no intention of using for rental income purposes
and plans to sell in the ordinary course of business. The Trust expects to earn a return on such assets through a combination of
property operating income earned during the holding period and sales proceeds. Residential inventory is recorded at the lower of
cost, including pre-development expenditures and capitalized borrowing costs, and net realizable value. Net realizable value is
the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated selling costs and estimated development costs to
complete.
Residential inventory is reviewed for impairment at each reporting period date. An impairment loss is recognized in net income
(loss) when the carrying value of the asset exceeds its net realizable value.
Transfers between residential inventory and investment property occur when there is a change in use. A change in use occurs
when the property meets, or ceases to meet, the definition of investment property based on management's intentions and there is
observable evidence of a change in use.
2.10 Investment properties classified as held for sale
Investment property is classified as held for sale when it is expected that the carrying amount will be recovered principally through
sale rather than from continuing use. To be classified as held for sale, the property must be available for immediate sale in its
present condition, subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such property, and its sale must be highly
probable, generally within one year. Upon designation as held for sale, the investment property continues to be measured at fair
value and is presented separately on the consolidated balance sheets.
2.11 Leases
A. As a lessee
(i) Right-of-use (ROU) assets
The Trust recognizes ROU assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available to
the Trust for use). As lessee, the Trust has used the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components for
gross leases. At inception, the ROU assets are recognized at the present value of the future minimum lease payments, and
an equivalent amount is recognized as a lease obligation. Subsequent to initial recognition, ROU assets for property leases
are carried at fair value.
(ii) Lease liabilities
At the commencement date of the lease, the Trust recognizes lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease
payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments (including in-substance fixed
payments), variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate and amounts expected to be paid under residual
value guarantees, less any lease incentives receivable. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase
option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Trust and payments of penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term
reflects the Trust exercising the option to terminate. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate
are recognized as expenses in the period in which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.
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In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Trust uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease
commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the
amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In
addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change
in the in-substance fixed lease payments or a change in the assessment to purchase the underlying asset.
(iii) Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
The Trust applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of machinery and equipment (i.e., those
leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). It
also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of office equipment that are considered of low
value. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognized as an expense on a straight-line
basis over the lease term.
B. As a lessor
When the Trust acts as a lessor, it determines and classifies each lease as a finance lease or operating lease at the lease
commencement date.
When a lease transfers to the lessee substantially all the risk and rewards of ownership incidental to the ownership of the
underlying asset, the lease is classified as a finance lease; otherwise, the lease is classified as an operating lease. To make this
assessment, the Trust considers certain indicators including whether the lease is for the major part of the economic life of the
asset or the present value of lease payments is substantially all the fair value of the underlying asset.
When the Trust is an intermediate lessor, it accounts for its interests in the head lease and sublease separately. The Trust
assesses the sublease with reference to the ROU asset arising from the head lease.
If a lease arrangement contains lease and non-lease components, the Trust applies IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with
Customers to allocate the consideration to the various components of the contract.
(i) Finance lease receivables
At the commencement date of a finance lease, the Trust recognizes a finance lease receivable at the amount of its net
investment in the lease, which is measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The
lease payments include fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), variable lease payments that depend on an
index or a rate and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees, less any lease incentives payable. The
lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the lessee and
payments of penalties for terminating a lease, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising the option to terminate. The
variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognized as rental revenue in the period on which
the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.
In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Trust uses the interest rate implicit in the lease, or in the case of a
sublease if the rate is not readily determinable, the discount rate used for the head lease. After the commencement date, the
amount of finance lease receivables is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments
received. In addition, the finance lease receivable is derecognized and impairment is measured in accordance with the
expected credit loss model pursuant to IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (IFRS 9).
(ii) Lease modifications
From time to time, RioCan may agree with tenants to modify the terms of lease agreements, including changes to the
consideration under the lease. When the changes result in a reduction in amounts receivable relating to past lease periods,
RioCan applies IFRS 9 in determining whether to partially or fully derecognize those receivables. Other changes to the terms
and conditions of the lease are treated as lease modifications in accordance with IFRS 16 Leases, and the modified lease is
accounted for as a new lease from the effective date of the modification, with any prepaid or accrued lease payments relating
to the original lease included as part of the lease payments for the new lease.
2.12 Revenue
The following is a description of the principal activities from which the Trust generates its revenues, including the nature of
revenues, timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and significant payment terms.
The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized:
(i) Rental revenue
The majority of the Trust's rental revenue is earned from its lease contracts with customers.
Base rent
The Trust classifies leases with its tenants as operating leases when it has not transferred substantially all of the risks and
rewards of ownership of its investment properties. Revenue recognition under a lease commences when the tenant has the
right to use the leased asset, which is typically when the tenant takes possession of, or controls, the physical use of the
leased property. Generally, this occurs on the lease commencement date. When RioCan is required to make additions to the
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property in the form of tenant improvements that enhance the value of the property or when the property is still under
development, revenue recognition begins upon substantial completion of such additions or when the development is
substantially complete and in a state that can be used in the manner intended.
Tenant incentives are recognized as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease contract
where it is determined that the tenant fixturing has no benefit to RioCan beyond the existing tenancy.
Realty tax and insurance recoveries
Tenant reimbursements for real estate taxes and insurance incurred by the Trust relate specifically to the leased property and
are considered to be unavoidable costs directly related to the leased asset. The Trust recognizes realty tax and insurance
recoveries as they become due.
Straight-line rent
Certain lease contracts contain rent escalation clauses or provide for tenant occupancy during periods for which no rent is
due. Certain lease contracts or lease modifications may also include lease termination options and payments. RioCan
records the total rental income on a straight-line basis, inclusive of lease termination payments if it is reasonably certain the
tenant will exercise the lease termination option, over the full term of the lease contract or modified lease contract, including
the tenant fixturing period. An accrued straight-line rent receivable is recorded from tenants for the difference between the
straight-line rent and the rent that is contractually owing.
Straight-line rent is recalculated and adjusted for modifications to existing tenant operating leases.
Percentage rent
Percentage rent is typically calculated based on a percentage of tenant sales over a specified threshold, which is in addition
to base rent. Percentage rents are recognized once the specified threshold has been achieved in accordance with each
tenant lease.
Common area maintenance (CAM) services
The Trust has obligations pursuant to its lease contracts with tenants to provide CAM services in exchange for CAM
recoveries, which are considered non-lease components. These CAM services are delivered to tenants during the period in
which the tenants occupy the premises, and as such, CAM recoveries are recognized in revenue over time. The Trust
receives variable consideration for the CAM recoveries to the extent of costs incurred, and revenue is recognized on this
basis as this is the best estimate of amounts earned over the period these services are performed. Revenue is constrained
by actual costs incurred and any restrictions in the lease contracts. The Trust is obligated to continue to provide CAM
services over the remainder of the lease contract term and will recognize revenue based on actual cost incurred to fulfill the
CAM services.
Lease cancellation fees
Amounts payable by tenants to terminate their lease prior to the contractual expiry date are included in rental revenue as
lease cancellation fees at the date the tenant ceases to have the right to use the asset, if the lease termination payment was
not included in the straight-line rent noted above.
Parking revenue
Parking revenue consists of fees charged for short-term or transient use of a parking space. Revenue is recognized when
the parking space is used and the fee is collected. Parking revenue pursuant to a lease is included in base rent.
(ii) Residential inventory
Revenue from contracts with customers for residential land sales, the sale of townhomes and residential condominium units
is recognized at the point in time when control over the property has been transferred, which is generally when possession
passes to the customer (i.e., the purchaser) since the customer then has the ability to direct the use and obtain substantially
all of the benefits of the respective property. Revenue is measured at the transaction price agreed to under the contract.
Funds received from the customer prior to the customer taking possession are recognized as deferred revenue (a contract
liability). Non-refundable sales commissions paid by the Trust prior to the customer taking possession are capitalized as
contract assets and expensed when the residential inventory revenue is recognized.
Directly attributable marketing and disposition costs are expensed as incurred.
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(iii) Property management and other service fees
RioCan has interests in various investment properties through joint arrangements and investments in associates. The Trust
provides property management services, construction and development services, finance arranging services and leasing
services to co-owners, partners and third parties for which it earns market-based fees.
Fees for property management services, construction and development services are generally recognized as revenue over
the period of performance of those services. Amounts are determined and revenue is recognized based on the agreed
transaction price in each contract.
Finance arranging and leasing service fees are recognized as revenue in the period in which the service is received by the
customer. Amounts are determined and revenue is recognized based on the agreed transaction price in each contract.
2.13 Investment and other income and transaction and other costs
Transaction gains included in investment and other income, and transaction losses included in transaction and other costs on the
consolidated statements of income (loss), are recognized on the settlement date or on the settlement of post transaction
adjustments and represent the excess proceeds of disposition relating to subsidiaries, investments or assets over their carrying
values in the case of transaction gains, and the excess carrying value of assets over proceeds of disposition in the case of
transaction losses. Transaction gains and losses may also arise from the settlement of liabilities for more or less than their
carrying values.
2.14 Unit-based compensation
RioCan and its subsidiaries issue unit-based equity-settled awards to certain employees and trustees. The cost of these unit-
based payments equals the fair value of each tranche of awards at their grant date. The cost of the unit-based equity settled
awards is recognized on a proportionate basis consistent with the vesting features of each tranche of the grant.
Prior to January 1, 2021, RioCan had unit-based cash-settled compensation plans for independent trustees. The cost of these
unit-based payments was measured at fair value and expensed over the vesting period with the recognition of a corresponding
liability. The liability was remeasured at fair value at each reporting period date with the vested changes in fair value recorded in
the consolidated statements of income (loss). Effective January 1, 2021, the unit-based cash-settled compensation plan for
independent trustees was amended and each trustee provided irrevocable elections such that all units granted, vested and
outstanding shall be redeemed and settled only by the issuance of Units, and as such, this became a unit-based equity-settled
award.
2.15 Recognition and measurement of financial instruments
Financial assets include RioCan's net contractual rents and other tenant receivables, mortgages and loans receivable, cash and
cash equivalents, amounts due on condominium final closings, funds held in trust, marketable securities, derivative contracts,
cash held for banker's acceptance and other receivables. Financial liabilities include RioCan's operating lines of credit, mortgages
payable, debentures payable, accounts payable related to property operating costs, and capital expenditures and leasing
commissions, trade payables and accruals, deposits received from customers on residential inventory, cash collateralized
banker's acceptance, bond forward agreement and certain other liabilities.
The Trust determines the classification of its financial assets and financial liabilities at initial recognition. The classification of
financial instruments depends on the purpose for which they were acquired or incurred. Financial instruments are initially
recorded at fair value and, in the case of financial assets or financial liabilities carried at amortized cost, adjusted for directly
attributable transaction costs.
The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount of consideration that could be agreed upon in an arm’s length transaction
between knowledgeable, willing parties who are under no compulsion to act. In certain circumstances, however, the initial fair
value may be based on other observable current market transactions in the same instrument without modification or on a
valuation technique using market-based inputs.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when the Trust becomes party to the contractual provisions of the
instrument. Financial assets are no longer recognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the assets have expired or are
assigned and all the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to a third party. Financial liabilities are no longer
recognized when the related obligation expires, or is discharged or cancelled.
The Trust's derivative instruments are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Changes in fair value of the
derivative instruments are recognized in net income (loss), except for derivatives that are designated as effective hedges.
Changes in fair value for the effective portion of such hedging relationships are recognized in OCI. See Note 2.19 for further
discussion regarding hedge accounting policies.
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Financial Instruments
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents (i)
Marketable securities (ii)
Other investments (ii)
Receivables and other assets (iii)
Mortgages and loans receivable
Interest rate swap assets (iv)
Financial liabilities
Debentures payable
Mortgages payable
Lines of credit and other bank loans
Interest rate swap liabilities (iv)
Bond forward agreement (v)
Accounts payable and other liabilities (vi)
IFRS 9 Classification
Amortized cost
FVTPL
FVTPL
Amortized cost
Amortized cost or FVTPL
FVTPL
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
FVTPL
FVTPL
Amortized cost
(i) As at December 31, 2021 cash equivalent was $Nil (December 31, 2020 - cash equivalent included a Guaranteed Investment Certificate in the
amount of $40.0 million).
Included in receivables and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.
(ii)
(iii) Financial instruments in receivables and other assets that are classified as at amortized cost include net contractual rents and other tenant
(iv)
receivables, amounts due on condominium final closings, funds held in trust, other receivables and cash held for banker's acceptance settlement.
Interest rate swaps are derivative financial instruments that are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet as interest rate swap
assets or interest rate swap liabilities. The effective portion of the fair value gains (losses) is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as
they are designated in an effective cash flow hedging relationship.
(v) The bond forward agreement is a derivative financial instrument that is recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet as bond forward
asset or bond forward liability. The effective portion of the fair value gains (losses) is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as it is
designated in an effective cash flow hedging relationship.
(vi) Financial instruments in accounts payable and other liabilities that are classified as at amortized cost include accounts payable related to property
operating costs, capital expenditures and leasing commissions, trade payables and accruals, deposits received from customers on residential
inventory, and cash collateralized banker's acceptance.
The amortized cost method referenced in the table above uses an effective interest rate that discounts estimated future cash
receipts or payments through the expected life of the financial asset or liability to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or
liability.
Financial assets
The Trust's financial assets are classified and measured on the basis of both the business model in which the assets are
managed and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the asset. Financial assets subsequent to initial recognition are
classified and measured based on three categories: (i) amortized cost, (ii) fair value through other comprehensive income
(FVOCI) with fair value gains or losses recycled to net income (loss) on derecognition for loans and receivables only, or (iii) fair
value through profit or loss (FVTPL). The Trust does not have any financial assets classified as FVOCI.
(i) Financial assets at amortized cost
Financial assets are recorded at amortized cost when financial assets are held with the objective of collecting contractual
cash flows and those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) and are not designated as
FVTPL. These assets are measured at amortized cost subsequent to initial recognition using the effective interest method.
The amortized cost is reduced by impairment losses, if any. Interest income and impairment losses are recognized in profit
or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is recognized in profit or loss.
(ii) Financial assets at FVTPL
These financial assets are neither held at amortized cost nor at FVOCI as they are managed and evaluated on a fair value
basis. These financial assets are measured at fair value subsequent to initial recognition. Net gains and losses, including any
interest or dividend income, are recognized in profit or loss unless they are derivative instruments designated in an effective
hedging relationship.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value and subsequent to initial recognition are classified and measured based on
two categories: (i) amortized cost or (ii) FVTPL.
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(i) Financial liabilities at amortized cost
Financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense is
recognized in profit or loss. Any modification that results in the substantially different terms or in a 10% change in carrying
value is accounted for as an extinguishment or derecognition of the original financial liability and the recognition of a new
financial liability. Any gain or loss on derecognition is recognized in profit or loss.
(ii) Financial liabilities at FVTPL
A financial liability is classified as FVTPL if it is classified as held for trading, it is a derivative or designated as FVTPL on
initial recognition. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are subsequently measured at fair value and net gains and losses, including
any interest expenses, are recognized in profit or loss unless they are derivative instruments designated in an effective
hedging relationship.
2.16 Impairment of financial assets
At each reporting date, each financial asset measured at amortized cost is assessed for impairment under an expected credit loss
(ECL) model. The Trust applies the simplified approach, which uses lifetime ECLs, for net contractual rents and other tenant
receivables and the general approach for all other financial assets measured at amortized cost. Under the general approach, the
ECL model uses a staged methodology that requires the recognition of credit losses based on up to 12 months of expected
losses for performing loans (Stage 1) and the recognition of lifetime expected losses on performing loans that have experienced a
significant increase in credit risk since origination (Stage 2). Stage 3 requires the recognition of lifetime losses for all credit-
impaired assets. Mortgages and loans receivable, amounts due on condominium final closings and finance lease receivables are
classified as impaired when there is objective evidence that the full carrying amount of the loans and receivables is not collectible.
The Trust uses an accounts receivable aging provision matrix, in addition to a provision matrix by tenant category, to measure the
ECL for net contractual rents and other tenant receivables and applies loss factors accordingly, incorporating forward-looking
information including assessing the viability of retail tenants.
ECLs for all other financial assets measured at amortized cost are based on the difference in cash flows the Trust expects to
receive and the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract, discounted at the asset’s original effective interest
rate (if applicable). Any changes in impairment are recognized in net income (loss). For interest bearing financial assets, once
these financial assets are identified as impaired, the Trust continues to recognize interest income based on the original effective
interest rate on the loan amount net of its related allowance. In the periods following the recognition of impairment, adjustments to
the allowance for these financial assets reflecting the time value of money are recognized and presented as interest income.
Financial assets together with the associated allowance, are written off when there is no realistic prospect of future recovery and
all collateral has been realized or has been transferred to RioCan.
2.17 Financial guarantee contracts
Financial guarantee contracts are contracts issued by RioCan that contingently require the Trust to make specified payments to
reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because the specified debtor fails to make payment when due in accordance with the
terms of a debt instrument. Financial guarantees are recognized on the consolidated balance sheets initially as a liability
measured at the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee, which is generally equal to the guarantee fee
received, adjusted for transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issuance of the guarantee. Subsequently, the liability is
measured at the higher of (i) the amount initially recognized less amortization for the passage of time and (ii) the loss allowance
measured using an ECL model.
2.18 Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amounts are reported in the consolidated balance sheets if there is
an enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the
assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
2.19 Hedges
From time to time, the Trust may enter into interest rate swaps or bond forward contracts to hedge its interest rate risks. Such
derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and
are subsequently remeasured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as
financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.
At the inception of a hedging relationship, RioCan formally designates and documents the hedging relationship to which the Trust
is applying hedge accounting and the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge. The documentation
includes identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item or transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged, the hedge
ratio and how the Trust will assess the hedging instrument’s effectiveness in offsetting the exposure to changes in the hedged
item’s cash flows attributable to the hedged risk. Such hedges are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes
in cash flows and are assessed on an ongoing basis to determine that there is a continuing economic relationship between the
hedged item and hedging instrument. For the Trust's purposes of hedge accounting, interest rate swap hedges and bond forward
contract hedges are classified as cash flow hedges.
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Cash flow hedges
A cash flow hedge is a hedge of the exposure to variability in cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk associated with a
recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction. In a cash flow hedging relationship, the effective portion of
the gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognized in OCI and accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve within equity.
The ineffective portion is recognized immediately in net income (loss).
For continuing cash flow hedge arrangements, amounts accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve are reclassified from the
cash flow hedge reserve as a reclassification adjustment in the same periods during which the hedged future cash flow affects
the consolidated statements of income (loss). Hedge accounting ceases when the hedging instrument expires or is sold,
terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover (as part of the hedging strategy); or when it no longer qualifies for hedge
accounting. Amounts accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve at that time remain in equity if the forecasted transaction is still
expected to occur and reclassified from OCI and into the consolidated statements of income (loss) in the period the forecasted
transaction occurs. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in the cash flow
hedge reserve is immediately reclassified from OCI to the consolidated statements of income (loss).
2.20 Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) comprises net income and OCI, which generally would include changes in the fair value of the
effective portion of cash flow hedging instruments, actuarial gains and losses related to RioCan's defined benefit pension plans
and other comprehensive income (loss) of equity-accounted investments. The Trust reports consolidated statements of
comprehensive income (loss) comprising net income (loss) and OCI for the year.
2.21 Income taxes
The Trust qualifies as a mutual fund trust and a “real estate investment trust” (REIT Exemption) for income tax purposes. The
Trust intends to distribute all of its taxable income to Unitholders and is entitled to deduct such distributions for income tax
purposes. From time to time, RioCan may retain some taxable income and net capital gains in order to utilize the capital gains
refund available to mutual fund trusts without incurring any income taxes. The Trust is therefore considered, in substance, tax
exempt and does not account for income taxes, except for amounts incurred in its incorporated Canadian taxable subsidiaries
that continue to be subject to income taxes. These taxable subsidiaries account for income taxes as follows:
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be received from or paid to tax authorities
based on the tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted at the consolidated balance sheet dates.
Deferred tax liabilities are measured by applying the appropriate tax rate to taxable temporary differences between the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities, and their respective tax basis. The appropriate tax rate is determined by reference to the rates
that are expected to apply to the year and the jurisdiction in which the assets are expected to be realized or the liabilities settled.
Deferred tax assets are recorded for all deductible temporary differences, carryforward of unused tax credits and unused tax
losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences,
unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilized. Current and deferred income taxes are recognized in correlation to the
underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.
2.22 Equipment and leasehold improvements
Equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment in value,
if any. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over the following expected useful lives:
Computer hardware
Furniture and equipment
Management information systems
Leasehold improvements
2.23 Intangible assets
3 to 5 years
5 years
5 to 10 years
Lease term plus first renewal, if renewal is reasonably assured
The Trust’s intangible assets comprise its management information systems and computer application software that is initially
recognized at cost and amortized over its estimated useful life (5 to 10 years) on a straight-line basis. The cost of self-built
management information systems and software includes the cost of materials, direct labour, and interest expense. Capitalization
ceases and depreciation commences once the asset is in the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in
the manner intended by management.
2.24 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and short-term investments with original maturities from the date of acquisition for
three months or less.
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
2.25 Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Trust has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, when it is
probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the Trust expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for
example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is
virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in net income (loss), net of any reimbursement. If the effect of
the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks
specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as a
finance cost.
2.26 Employee future benefits
The Trust operates a defined contribution pension plan and three defined benefit pension plans for certain employees.
The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plans is determined separately for each plan. Actuarial gains and losses
for the defined benefit plans are recognized in OCI, in full, in the period in which they occur and are not reclassified to profit or
loss in subsequent periods. Past service costs are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the average period
until the benefits become vested. If the benefits have already vested, immediately following the introduction of, or changes to, a
pension plan, past service costs are recognized immediately.
The defined benefit asset or liability comprises the present value of the defined benefit obligation (using a discount rate based on
non-callable investment-grade fixed income securities), less unamortized past service costs and less the fair value of plan assets
out of which the obligations are to be settled.
The Trust expenses its required contributions to the defined contribution pension plan.
2.27 Changes in accounting policies
The accounting policies used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are consistent with those of the prior
year, except for the adoption of new standards and interpretations effective January 1, 2021 as follows:
Amendments to IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosure, IFRS 9, IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement
IFRS 4, Insurance Contracts, and IFRS 16, Leases - Interbank Offered Rate (IBOR) Reform - Phase 2 (IBOR Reform Phase 2)
In August 2020, the IASB published IBOR Reform Phase 2, which addresses issues that may affect financial reporting after the
reform of an interest rate benchmark, including its replacement with alternative benchmark rates.
For financial instruments at amortized cost, the amendments introduce a practical expedient such that if a change in the
contractual cash flows is as a result of IBOR reform and occurs on an economically equivalent basis, the change will be
accounted for by updating the effective interest rate with no immediate gain or loss recognized. The amendments also provide
temporary relief that allows the Trust's hedging relationships to continue upon replacement of the existing interest rate benchmark
with the alternative risk-free rate resulting from IBOR reform. The relief requires hedge designations and hedge documentation to
be updated by the end of the reporting period in which a replacement takes place. The IBOR Reform Phase 2 amendments are
effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021, with earlier application permitted.
As at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, all of RioCan's interest rate swaps designated in hedging relationships are
based on the 1-month Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (CDOR), which is expected to continue as a benchmark rate until June 30,
2024. As a result, these amendments did not immediately impact the Trust's consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
The Trust will update its hedge documentation and adjust effective interest rates as the new benchmark rates are implemented in
2024.
2.28 Future changes in accounting policies
RioCan monitors the potential changes proposed by the IASB and analyzes the effect that changes in the standards may have on
RioCan’s operations.
Standards issued but not yet effective up to the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements are described below.
This description is of the standards and interpretations issued that the Trust reasonably expects to be applicable at a future date.
The Trust intends to adopt these standards when they become effective.
Amendment to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements - Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current
In January 2020, the IASB issued amendments to paragraphs 69-76 of IAS 1 to clarify the requirements for classifying liabilities
as current or non-current. The amendments specify that the conditions which exist at the end of a reporting period are those
which will be used to determine if a right to defer settlement of a liability exists. The amendments also clarify the situations that
are considered a settlement of a liability. The amendments are effective January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The
amendments are to be applied retrospectively. Management is currently assessing the impact of this amendment.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Amendments to IAS 8, Definition of Accounting Estimates
In February 2021, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 8, in which it introduces a definition of ‘accounting estimates’. The
amendments clarify the distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies and the
correction of errors. Also, they clarify how entities use measurement techniques and inputs to develop accounting estimates. The
amendments are effective January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. Management is current assessing the impact of these
amendments.
Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2
In February 2021, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements, in
which it provides guidance and examples to help entities apply materiality judgements to account policy disclosures. The
amendments aim to help entities provide accounting policy disclosures that are more useful by replacing the requirement for
entities to disclose their "significant" accounting policies with a requirement to disclose their "material" accounting policies and
adding guidance on how entities apply the concept of materiality in making decisions about accounting policy disclosures. The
amendments are applicable January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently assessing the impact of
these amendments.
Amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, Fees in the ’10 per cent’ test for derecognition of financial liabilities
As part of its 2018-2020 annual improvements to the IFRS standards process the IASB issued an amendment to IFRS 9. The
amendment clarifies the types of fees that an entity includes when assessing whether the terms of a new or modified financial
liability are substantially different from the terms of the original financial liability. The amendment specifies that only fees paid or
received between the borrower and the lender, including fees paid or received by either the borrower or lender on the other’s
behalf, should be included. An entity applies the amendment to financial liabilities that are modified or exchanged on or after the
beginning of the annual reporting period in which the entity first applies the amendment. The amendment is effective January 1,
2022 with earlier adoption permitted. The Trust will apply the amendments to financial liabilities that are modified or exchanged on
or after the beginning of the annual reporting period in which the entity first applies the amendment. The amendments are not
expected to have a material impact on the Trust.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
3. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
As at
Income properties
Properties under development
Year ended December 31, 2021
Balance, beginning of year
Acquisitions
Dispositions
Development expenditures
Capital expenditures:
Recoverable and non-recoverable expenditures
Leasing commissions and tenant improvements
Transfers, net (i)
Transfers to residential inventory (ii)
Fair value gain, net
Straight-line rent (iii)
Transfers to finance lease receivables
Other changes
Earn-out consideration
Balance, end of year
Investment properties
Properties held for sale
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
$
12,573,286 $
1,448,052
14,021,338 $
Income properties
Properties under
development
$
12,907,134 $
1,353,982 $
11,482
(658,369)
—
34,240
53,577
146,570
—
116,965
6,928
(5,148)
(2,103)
—
5,563
(107,652)
365,120
—
—
(146,570)
(21,816)
7,087
—
—
(572)
2,160
12,740,959
1,322,063
14,063,022
Total (iv)
14,261,116
17,045
(766,021)
365,120
34,240
53,577
—
(21,816)
124,052
6,928
(5,148)
(2,675)
2,160
$
$
$
12,611,276 $
1,457,302 $
14,068,578
12,573,286 $
1,448,052 $
14,021,338
37,990
9,250
47,240
12,611,276 $
1,457,302 $
14,068,578
(i) During the year ended December 31, 2021, transfers to income properties from properties under development totalled $174.2 million, reflecting
completed developments. Transfers from income properties to properties under development totalled $27.6 million, reflecting the commencement
of active development on certain income properties during the year.
(ii) During the year ended December 31, 2021, a portion of Les Galeries Lachine and the residential portion of the discrete parcel under
redevelopment at Sandalwood Square were transferred to residential inventory from investment property as appropriate evidence of a change in
use was established.
Included in investment properties is $119.1 million of net rents receivable arising from the recognition of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over
the lease term (December 31, 2020 - $116.5 million).
Included in investment properties are 12 properties held as ROU assets as at December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - 12 properties). Refer to
Note 8.
(iv)
(iii)
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Year ended December 31, 2020
Balance, beginning of year
Acquisitions
Dispositions
Development expenditures
Capital expenditures:
Recoverable and non-recoverable expenditures
Leasing commissions and tenant improvements
Transfers, net (i)
Transfers to residential inventory (ii)
Fair value losses, net
Straight-line rent (iii)
Transfers to finance lease receivables
Other changes
Earn-out consideration
Balance, end of year
Investment properties
Properties held for sale
Income properties
Properties under
development
Total (v)
$
13,120,545 $
1,260,382 $
14,380,927
74,070
(66,250)
—
14,083
35,648
220,776
—
(500,872)
7,177
(4,009)
5,966
—
36,149
(84,610)
457,109
—
—
(220,776)
(71,259)
(25,903)
—
—
—
2,890
110,219
(150,860)
457,109
14,083
35,648
—
(71,259)
(526,775)
7,177
(4,009)
5,966
2,890
$
$
$
12,907,134 $
1,353,982 $
14,261,116
12,740,959 $
1,322,063 $
14,063,022
166,175
31,919
198,094
12,907,134 $
1,353,982 $
14,261,116
(i) During the year ended December 31, 2020, transfers to income properties from properties under development totalled $381.8 million, reflecting
completed developments. Transfers from income properties to properties under development totalled $161.0 million, reflecting the commencement
of active development on certain income properties during the year.
(ii) During the year ended December 31, 2020, a portion of RioCan Leaside Centre, a portion of Queensway, 2939 – 2943 Bloor Street West and a
portion of Clarkson Village were transferred to residential inventory from investment property as appropriate evidence of a change in use was
established.
Included in investment properties is $116.5 million of net rents receivable arising from the recognition of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over
the lease term (December 31, 2019 - $111.1 million).
Included in investment properties are 12 properties held as ROU assets as at December 31, 2020. Refer to Note 8.
(iv)
(iii)
Acquisitions
The following table summarizes the Trust's acquisitions of properties:
As at December 31,
Properties acquired during the year:
Total consideration
Debt assumed
Total consideration, net of debt assumed
Investment properties acquisitions
Income properties
Properties under development
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
$
11,482 $
74,070 $
5,563 $
36,149
—
(15,701)
—
—
11,482 $
58,369 $
5,563 $
36,149
On January 19, 2021, RioCan acquired a 100% interest in the 2978 Eglinton Avenue East property, located in Toronto, Ontario,
for the purchase price of $11.5 million including transaction costs.
On April 7, 2021, RioCan completed the acquisition of an additional 10% of the air rights in The Well Building 6 (FourFifty The
Well) for the net purchase price of $5.6 million, including transaction costs. Following this transaction, RioCan owns 50% of
FourFifty The Well air rights, increased from the previous 40% interest.
Purchase obligations
The Trust has agreed to purchase its partners' interest in the retail portion of the Yorkville project upon completion, currently
estimated to be during 2024, at a 6.0% capitalization rate.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Dispositions
The following table summarizes the Trust's dispositions of investment properties:
As at December 31,
Properties disposed during the year:
Total consideration
Income properties
Properties under development
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
658,369 $
66,250 $
107,652 $
84,610
Mortgages associated with investment property dispositions
Vendor take-back mortgages receivable on dispositions
Other accounts receivable
(82,636)
(3,000)
—
(12,112)
(25,000)
(4,056)
—
(23,720)
—
—
—
(675)
Total consideration, net of related debt
$
572,733 $
25,082 $
83,932 $
83,935
Investment properties dispositions
Property name and location
Date disposed Interest disposed
IPP
sales proceeds
PUD
sales proceeds (i)
Q4 2021
The Well (Building D), Toronto, ON
Lethbridge Town Square, Lethbridge, AB
Kennedy Commons, Toronto, ON
Georgian Mall (Excess Lands), Barrie, ON
Sunnybrook Plaza, Toronto, ON (ii)
December 20, 2021
December 20, 2021
December 14, 2021
November 15, 2021
November 5, 2021
October 13, 2021
Three-property portfolio disposition (iii) (vii)
Total dispositions for the three months ended December 31, 2021
Q3 2021
Merivale Market, Ottawa, ON
Centre Carnaval LaSalle, LaSalle, QC
Pine Plaza, Sault Ste Marie, ON
Windfields Farm (Excess Lands), Oshawa, ON
Impact Plaza, Surrey, BC
September 17, 2021
August 19, 2021
July 22, 2021
July 8, 2021
July 6, 2021
Total dispositions for the three months ended September 30, 2021
Q2 2021
Queensway Residential Lands, Toronto, ON (iv)
(vii)
Colborne Place, Brantford, ON
The Well (Building E), Toronto, ON
Cherry Hill Centre, Fergus, ON
Huron Heights, London, ON
Charlottetown Mall, Charlottetown, PEI (v)
Keswick Marketplace, Keswick, ON
Cambrian Mall, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
June 23, 2021
June 16, 2021
June 11, 2021
June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021
June 2, 2021
May 27, 2021
April 16, 2021
Total dispositions for the three months ended June 30, 2021
Q1 2021
Westgate - Phase One (Rhythm), Ottawa, ON (vii)
March 11, 2021
Tanger Outlets St. Sauveur, St. Sauveur, QC
Windfields Farm - School Site, Oshawa, ON
ePlace, Toronto, ON (vi) (vii)
March 1, 2021
January 22, 2021
January 7, 2021
eCentral, Toronto, ON (vi) (vii)
Total dispositions for the three months ended March 31, 2021
January 7, 2021
Total dispositions for the year ended December 31, 2021
40 % $
100 %
50 %
50 %
50 %
50 %
$
75 % $
50 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
$
80 % $
100 %
40 %
100 %
100 %
50 %
75 %
100 %
$
50 % $
50 %
100 %
50 %
50 %
$
$
— $
7,455
107,500
—
—
149,378
264,333 $
24,645 $
35,000
6,231
—
73,000
138,876 $
— $
11,150
—
17,520
18,857
20,250
22,725
9,050
99,552 $
— $
6,000
—
21,862
127,746
155,608 $
15,856
—
—
3,450
30,021
—
49,327
—
—
—
11,273
—
11,273
2,289
—
23,789
—
—
—
—
—
26,078
17,574
—
3,400
—
—
20,974
658,369 $
107,652
(i)
Includes cost recoveries of $20.3 million, comprised of $12.1 million related to Westgate - Phase One (Rhythm), $4.8 million related to Sunnybrook
Plaza, $1.9 million related to The Well (Building E), $1.4 million related to The Well (Building D) and nominal cost recoveries at Queensway
Development (Residential Lands). Total PUD sales proceeds excluding cost recoveries was $87.4 million on a year-to-date basis.
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
(ii) RioCan provided a vendor take-back mortgage of $23.7 million related to this transaction.
(iii)
Includes the 50% disposition of the non-managing interest in three properties located in the Greater Toronto Area, comprised of Pivot, multi-family
residential rental property, and two grocery anchored retail assets, RioCentre Oakville and Spring Farm Marketplace.
(iv) RioCan disposed 100% ownership interest of Queensway Residential Lands to the RC (Queensway) LP (Note 4) as part of the consideration to
obtain a 20.0% interest in the joint venture. The disposition included both properties under development assets and residential inventory, and the
net sales proceeds including cost recoveries were allocated as $2.3 million and $28.1 million, respectively.
(v) RioCan provided a vendor take-back mortgage of $3.0 million related to this transaction.
(vi) Upon disposition of ePlace and eCentral, the purchaser assumed $82.6 million of debt.
(vii) The following represent partial interest dispositions. RioCan retained the remaining ownership interest in these properties.
Properties held for sale
Presented below are details of the Trust's properties held for sale:
As at
Assets
Income properties
Properties under development
Total assets held for sale
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
$
37,990 $
9,250
47,240 $
166,175
31,919
198,094
As at December 31, 2021, RioCan has five investment properties held for sale with a carrying value of $47.2 million. As at
December 31, 2020, RioCan had six investment properties held for sale with a carrying value of $198.1 million.
Valuation methodology
Fair value
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants at the measurement date (i.e., an exit price). Expectations about future improvements or modifications to be made to
the investment property to reflect its highest and best use may be considered in the valuation.
Investment properties and properties held for sale are carried at fair value, and the Trust uses significant unobservable inputs to
estimate fair value of these assets at each reporting date. See below for further description of inputs used by the Trust in
estimating the fair value of its properties. Significant unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3 inputs under IFRS. See Note
24 for further details.
Quoted market prices in active markets are the best evidence of fair value and are used as the basis for fair value measurement,
when available. When quoted market prices are not available, judgment is required to estimate fair value based on the best
information available, including prices for similar assets and the use of other valuation techniques. These valuation techniques
are consistent with the objective of measuring fair value and involve a degree of estimation depending on the availability of
market-based information.
Valuation processes
Internal valuations
The Trust's Valuations Committee is responsible for approving any fair value changes to the investment properties and consists of
senior management of the Trust including the Chief Investment Officer, Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, and
other executive members.
RioCan measures the vast majority of its investment properties, including co-owned properties, using valuations prepared by its
internal valuation team. This team consists of individuals who are knowledgeable and have specialized industry experience in real
estate valuations and report directly to a senior member of the Trust's management. The internal valuation team's processes and
results are reviewed and approved by the Valuations Committee on a quarterly basis, in line with the Trust's quarterly reporting
dates.
External valuations
Depending on the property asset type and location, management may opt to obtain independent third-party valuations from firms
that employ experienced valuation professionals having the required qualifications in property appraisals for purposes of adopting
such appraised values in the case of land parcels or assessing the reasonableness of its internal investment property valuations.
The internal valuation team also verifies all major inputs used by the external valuator in preparing the valuation report, assesses
changes to fair value by comparing the current year fair value against the fair value determined in the prior year valuation report,
and holds discussions with the external valuator.
During the year, the Trust obtained a total of 28 external property appraisals (including 5 vacant land parcels), which supported an
IFRS fair value of approximately $1.6 billion, or 11.7% of the Trust's investment property portfolio (at 100% interest), as at
December 31, 2021. In 2022, the Trust intends to select approximately six income properties for external appraisal on a quarterly
basis.
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Valuation techniques
Income properties
The internal valuation team estimates the fair value of each income property based on a valuation technique known as the direct
capitalization income approach. The fair value is determined by applying a capitalization rate to stabilized net operating income
(SNOI). The significant unobservable inputs are based on the following:
•
•
SNOI is based on budgeted rents and expenses and supported by the terms of any existing lease, other contracts or external
evidence such as current market rents for similar properties, adjusted to incorporate allowances for estimated vacancy rates,
management fees and structural reserves for capital expenditures based on current and expected future market conditions
after expiry of any current lease and expected maintenance costs. The resulting capitalized value is then adjusted for non-
recoverable capital expenditures as well as other costs, including leasing costs, inherent in achieving and maintaining SNOI.
The capitalization rate is based on the location and quality of the properties and takes into account market data at the
valuation date.
Properties under development
Management uses an internal valuation process to estimate the fair value of properties under development that consist of
undeveloped land on a land value per acre basis using the particular attributes of the project with respect to zoning and pre-
development work performed on the site. Where a site is partially developed and meets certain thresholds, the direct
capitalization method is applied to capitalize the pro forma net operating income (NOI), stabilized with market allowances, from
which the costs to complete the development are deducted. The significant unobservable inputs are based on the following:
•
•
•
Pro forma SNOI is based on the location, type and quality of the properties and supported by the terms of actual or
anticipated future leases, other contracts or external evidence such as current market rents for similar properties, adjusted
for estimated vacancy rates based on expected future market conditions and estimated maintenance costs, which are
consistent with internal budgets, based on management's experience and knowledge of the market conditions.
Costs to complete are derived from internal budgets based on management's experience and knowledge of the market
conditions.
The capitalization rate is based on the location and quality of the properties and takes into account market data at the
valuation date.
The primary method of valuation for land acquired for development is the comparable sales approach, which considers recent
sales activity for similar land parcels in the same or similar markets. Land values are estimated using either a per acre or per
buildable square foot basis based on highest and best use. Such values are applied to RioCan's properties after adjusting for
factors specific to the site, including its location, intended use, zoning, servicing and configuration.
For certain properties under development with multi-phased and mixed-use attributes, the Trust employs a corroborative
approach using a discounted cash flow valuation method.
The table below summarizes the classification, valuation approach and inter-relationship between the Level 3 key unobservable
inputs and fair value measurements for the Trust's investment properties:
Classification
Valuation
approach
Key
unobservable
input
Capitalization rate
Relationship between key unobservable inputs
and fair value measurement
the
There
capitalization rate and the fair value; in other words,
the higher the capitalization rate, the lower the
estimated fair value.
relationship between
inverse
is an
Income producing properties/
Properties under development
Direct capitalization
income approach
SNOI
Costs to complete
Generally, an increase in SNOI will result in an
increase in the estimated fair value of the properties.
There is an inverse relationship between costs to
complete and fair value; in other words, the higher the
costs to complete, the lower the estimated fair value.
Properties under development -
undeveloped land
Comparable sales
approach
Market
comparison
Land value is in-line with market trends.
As at December 31, 2021, the weighted average capitalization rate for the Trust's investment properties and properties held for
sale is 5.29% (December 31, 2020 - 5.44%).
The Trust has reviewed the valuation of its properties in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on property cash flows and
capitalization rates. The carrying value of the Trust's investment properties reflects its best estimate for the highest and best use
as at December 31, 2021.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
The longevity and extent of the pandemic, the duration and intensity of resulting business disruptions and related financial, social
and public health impacts continue to be uncertain. Such effects could be adverse and material, including their potential effects
on RioCan's tenants and the Trust's business, operations and financial performance both in the short-term and long-term, which
in turn could further impact RioCan investment properties valuations. As events associated with the pandemic continue to unfold,
further adjustments to the Trust's IFRS value of investment properties, which could be negative or positive, may be required.
Refer to below for a sensitivity analysis of investment properties valuations.
Sensitivity analysis of changes in stabilized net operating income (SNOI), capitalization rates and costs to complete
The following table is a sensitivity analysis applied to the portion of the Trust's investment properties and properties held for sale
carrying value that is measured using the direct capitalization approach and, therefore, is sensitive to changes in capitalization
rates:
Capitalization rate sensitivity increase (decrease)
Weighted average
capitalization rate Fair value variance
(1.00%)
(0.75%)
(0.50%)
(0.25%)
December 31, 2021
0.25%
0.50%
0.75%
1.00%
4.29 % $
4.54 %
4.79 %
5.04 %
5.29 %
5.54 %
5.79 %
6.04 %
6.29 %
3,757,183
2,559,378
1,597,853
753,168
—
(677,437)
(1,292,002)
(1,850,322)
(2,361,392)
A 0.25% increase in capitalization rate would result in a lower portfolio fair value of $677.4 million. A 0.25% decrease in
capitalization rate would result in a higher portfolio fair value of $753.2 million. In addition, a 1% increase in SNOI would result in
a higher portfolio fair value of $141.4 million. A 1% decrease in SNOI would result in a lower portfolio fair value of $140.2 million.
A 1% increase in SNOI coupled with a 0.25% decrease in capitalization rates would result in a higher portfolio fair value of
$902.3 million. A 1% decrease in SNOI coupled with a 0.25% increase in capitalization rates would result in a lower portfolio fair
value of $811.7 million. A 1% increase in costs to complete for the development properties would result in a lower portfolio fair
value of $4.4 million, and a 1% decrease in costs to complete for the development properties would result in a higher portfolio fair
value of $4.4 million.
4. EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS AND JOINT ARRANGEMENTS
Equity-accounted investments
The Trust has certain equity-accounted investments in associates and joint ventures. The following table details the Trust's
ownership interest in each equity investee:
Principal activity
Development and sale of residential inventory
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
50.0 %
50.0 %
Equity investee
RioCan-Fieldgate LP
Dawson-Yonge LP
RioCan-HBC JV
RC (Queensway) LP
RC (Leaside) LP - Class B
WhiteCastle New Urban Fund, LP (WNUF 1)
WhiteCastle New Urban Fund 2, LP (WNUF 2)
Owns and operates an income property
Owns and operates income properties
Development and sale of residential inventory
Development and sale of residential inventory
WhiteCastle New Urban Fund 3, LP (WNUF 3)
Development and sale of residential inventory
WhiteCastle New Urban Fund 4, LP (WNUF 4)
WhiteCastle New Urban Fund 5, LP (WNUF 5)
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40.0 %
20.2 %
20.0 %
25.0 %
14.2 %
19.3 %
20.0 %
18.4 %
14.2 %
40.0 %
12.6 %
— %
— %
14.2 %
19.3 %
20.0 %
18.4 %
— %
RIOCAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
The following table shows the changes in the aggregate carrying value of RioCan's investment in associates and joint ventures:
Years ended December 31,
Balance, beginning of year
Contributions
Share of net income
Distributions
Other comprehensive gain (loss) from equity-accounted investments
Other
Balance, end of year
$
2021
209,676 $
159,274
19,189
(62,510)
206
1,500
2020
190,508
26,261
3,985
(10,619)
(333)
(126)
$
327,335 $
209,676
Financial results of equity-accounted investees
The following tables present the financial results of RioCan's equity-accounted investees on a 100% basis:
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Current assets
Non-current assets (i)
Current liabilities (ii)
Non-current liabilities (iii)
Net assets
Equity-accounted investments
RioCan-HBC JV
Other
Total
RioCan-HBC JV
Other
Total
$
7,840 $
674,138 $
681,978
$
4,068 $
460,917 $
464,985
1,993,503
29,218
2,022,721
1,990,538
25,565
2,016,103
486,103
153,377
639,480
313,707
88,957
402,664
325,911
229,788
555,699
508,094
156,310
664,404
$
$
1,189,329 $
320,191 $
1,509,520
267,266 $
60,069 $
327,335
$
$
1,172,805 $
241,215 $
1,414,020
150,578 $
59,098 $
209,676
Years ended December 31,
2021
2020
Revenue
Operating expenses
Fair value (losses) gains
Interest expense
Net income
Income from equity-accounted investments
RioCan-HBC JV
Other
Total
RioCan-HBC JV
Other
Total
$
142,429 $
27,808 $
170,237
$
142,409 $
23,959 $
166,368
22,011
(5,537)
35,342
7,411
18
411
$
$
79,539 $
20,004 $
15,368 $
3,821 $
29,422
(5,519)
35,753
99,543
19,189
$
$
22,499
8,693
31,192
(70,566)
(1,779)
(72,345)
36,632
418
12,712 $
13,069 $
1,590 $
2,395 $
37,050
25,781
3,985
(i) RioCan-HBC JV non-current assets include ten investment properties and two finance lease receivables. During the year, RioCan-HBC JV
obtained total of eight external valuations for investment properties, which supported an IFRS fair value of $1.6 billion, or 89.1% of the JV's
investment property portfolio.
(ii) As at December 31, 2021, total current liabilities include $556.1 million of mortgages payable and other loans (December 31, 2020 - $365.9
million).
(iii) As at December 31, 2021, total non-current liabilities include $487.4 million of mortgages payable and lines of credit with maturities beyond twelve
months (December 31, 2020 - $588.9 million).
RC (Leaside) LP - Class B
On December 1, 2021, RioCan formed a new joint venture, RC (Leaside) LP - Class B, with one other partner for the
development of the residential component of the RioCan Leaside Centre into two residential condominium towers. In forming the
joint venture, RioCan sold a 75% interest in the residential condominium component of RC (Leaside) LP, the Class B units, to the
partner, generating a $25.3 million inventory gain. RioCan retained a 25% interest in the RC (Leaside) LP - Class B units for
$9.7 million.
WNUF 5
On September 15, 2021, RioCan committed up to $40.0 million in capital contributions in consideration for an approximate 14.2%
limited partner interest in WNUF 5. Amounts to be funded are callable by the general partner at any point prior to the expiration of
the investment period on September 14, 2031. As at December 31, 2021, RioCan has contributed cash of $0.4 million to the fund.
RC (Queensway) LP
On June 23, 2021, RioCan formed a new joint venture, RC (Queensway) LP, with four investors for the development of the
Queensway Residential Lands into two residential condominium buildings. In exchange for units in the joint venture, RioCan sold
its property at Queensway Residential Lands to the joint venture, generating a $2.0 million inventory gain. RioCan retained a 20%
interest in the limited partnership through Class A units for $3.4 million. In addition, RioCan holds Class B units, which are entitled
to distributions in excess of the Class A preferred returns.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
RioCan-HBC Joint Venture
On February 5, 2021, RioCan contributed the remaining investment commitment of $140.1 million, which increased RioCan's
ownership interest to 20.2%.
Joint operations
RioCan has co-ownership interests in investment properties, where it has joint control and owns an undivided interest in the
assets and liabilities with the co-owners, representing joint operations under IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements. As at December 31,
2021, the Trust had 44 such joint operations, of which one is considered individually significant: The Well, located in Toronto,
Canada. RioCan has a 50% ownership interest in the commercial component and a 40% interest in the residential component of
The Well.
5. MORTGAGES AND LOANS RECEIVABLE
As at December 31,
Current
Non-current
Mortgages and loans receivable measured at amortized cost
$
$
2021
90,110 $
147,680
237,790 $
2020
65,613
95,033
160,646
As at December 31, 2021, mortgages and loans receivable bear interest at a weighted average effective and contractual rate of
5.74% and 5.40% per annum, respectively (December 31, 2020 - 5.65% and 5.65%, respectively) and mature between 2022 and
2028.
Future repayments of mortgages and loans receivables by year of maturity are as follows:
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
$
90,110
24,449
3,000
5,771
39,874
74,586
$
237,790
6. RESIDENTIAL INVENTORY
Residential inventory consists of assets that are developed by RioCan for sale in the ordinary course of business. The following
table shows the changes in the aggregate carrying value of RioCan's residential inventory:
Years ended December 31,
Balance, beginning of year
Acquisitions
Dispositions (ii) (iii)
Development expenditures
Transfers from investment properties (i)
Transfers to equity-accounted investments (ii) (iii)
Balance, end of year
$
2021
214,181 $
—
(65,032)
62,351
21,816
(16,273)
$
217,043 $
2020
108,956
18,987
(19,143)
36,304
71,259
(2,182)
214,181
(i) During the year ended December 31, 2021, a portion of Les Galeries Lachine and the residential portion of the discrete parcel under
redevelopment at Sandalwood Square was transferred to residential inventory from investment property as appropriate evidence of a change in
use was established. During the year ended December 31, 2020, a portion of RioCan Leaside Centre, a portion of Queensway, 2939 - 2943 Bloor
Street West and a portion of Clarkson Village were transferred to residential inventory from investment property as appropriate evidence of a
change in use was established.
(ii) On June 23, 2021, RioCan formed a new joint venture, RC (Queensway) LP, with four investors for the development of Verge Phase One and
Phase Two. The transaction involved the sale of Queensway Residential Lands by RioCan to the joint venture, generating a $2.0 million inventory
gain. Refer to Note 4 for further details.
(iii) On December 1, 2021, RioCan transferred 100% of the RioCan Leaside Centre to the RC (Leaside) LP - Class B. Subsequently, RioCan disposed
75% of its ownership interest in its condominium component of RioCan Leaside Centre mixed-use project, RC (Leaside) LP - Class B units, to a
joint venture partner and generated a $25.3 million inventory gain. Refer to Note 4 for further details.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
The following table provides detail on residential inventory gains for years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
Years ended December 31,
Residential inventory sales
Residential inventory cost of sales:
Dispositions
Commission cost and other
Residential inventory cost of sales
Residential inventory gains
$
2021
93,727 $
65,032
314
65,346
$
28,381 $
2020
36,347
19,143
1,699
20,842
15,505
7. RECEIVABLES AND OTHER ASSETS
The following table details the Trust's receivables and other assets as at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Prepaid expenses and other assets
$
30,218 $
18,124 $
48,342 $
25,649 $
27,014 $
52,663
Current
Non-
current
Total
Current
Non-
current
Total
Net contractual rents and other tenant
receivables
Finance lease receivables
Amounts due on condominium final closings
Other receivables (i)
Funds held in trust
Interest rate swaps agreements
Cash held for banker's acceptance
settlement (ii)
29,011
—
3,961
38,197
10,168
16,610
29,685
42
—
15,263
—
52
29,011
42,158
10,168
31,873
29,685
94
57,628
—
57,628
43,676
3,273
1,038
—
37,192
—
15,947
17,540
2,557
9,747
—
—
—
—
43,676
40,465
1,038
33,487
12,304
—
—
$
177,323 $
71,636 $
248,959 $
92,140 $
91,493 $
183,633
(i) Other receivables primarily include fees and cost reimbursements receivable from partners, and disposition proceeds receivable, including
$11.3 million of proceeds to be received related to the Q3 2020 50% interest disposition in Dufferin Plaza, which is expected to be paid upon the
completion of several pre-construction development phases.
(ii) The Trust prepaid an amount due on January 4, 2022, to settle an outstanding banker's acceptance. The liability was extinguished on the maturity
date subsequent to the balance sheet date.
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid expenses and other assets primarily include other investments, prepaid property taxes, office furniture and equipment,
and management information systems.
RioCan pays certain upfront non-refundable selling commissions with respect to the sale of residential inventory, which are
included in other assets when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Trust. No amortization prior to the
recognition of revenue is recognized but, rather, a charge to net income (loss) occurs when the revenue associated with the sale
is recognized.
Selling commissions (contract costs)
The following table shows the change in selling commissions:
Years ended December 31,
Balance, beginning of year
Additions
Selling commissions expensed during the year
Balance, end of year
Contractual rents receivable
$
$
2021
7,447 $
3,479
(314)
10,612 $
2020
522
6,925
—
7,447
Contractual rents receivable, including common area maintenance, realty tax and insurance recoveries, are presented net of an
allowance for doubtful accounts of $16.6 million as at December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $12.5 million).
RioCan determines its allowance for doubtful accounts using the simplified lifetime expected credit loss (ECL) model for
contractual rents receivable. The Trust uses an accounts receivable aging provision matrix to assess the ECL and applies loss
factors based on historical loss experience calibrated with forward-looking information to its aging buckets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
As a result of COVID-19, RioCan has calibrated its model for estimating lifetime ECLs by performing a tenant-by-tenant
assessment of contractual rents receivable of major national tenants and by incorporating a provision matrix by category of tenant
based on payment history and future expectations of likely default.
On October 9, 2020, the Government of Canada announced a new commercial rent relief program, the Canada Emergency Rent
Subsidy (CERS) to replace the Government of Canada's Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program
post September 2020. Subsidies under the CERS program, are provided directly to tenants without any landlord participation and
are comprised of (i) a subsidy for eligible expenses including rent that is available to organizations that continue to endure
declining revenues, and (ii) an additional top-up, i.e. a lockdown support for those entities that must either close or significantly
restrict their activities due to a public health order. Claims for the subsidy are based on four-week qualifying claim periods.
Tenants in Ontario who qualify for the base rent subsidy and notify the landlord of such will be protected from eviction during the
12 weeks following approval of a claim. The CERS program was extended from June 5, 2021 to October 23, 2021 with amended
qualification requirements and declining maximum subsidy rates, which vary depending on the extent of revenue reduction.
In effect from October 24, 2021 to at least May 7 ,2022, two new federal government programs, the Tourism and Hospitality
Recovery Program (the “THRP”) and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program (the “HHBRP”) were introduced. Tenants that
are subject to public health restrictions and that experience prescribed reductions in revenue will be eligible for wage and rent
subsidies subject to the impact of the pandemic on their businesses on a relative basis. The amount of available subsidies under
both programs will be decreased by half effective March 13, 2022. In response to the latest COVID-19 variant, the Federal
government introduced temporary changes to expand the eligibility requirements and temporarily lower the current month
revenue decline threshold effective December 19, 2021 to February 12, 2022.
The Trust accrued $17.2 million provision for rent abatements and bad debts, which has been included in non-recoverable
operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following table summarizes the Trust's movement in allowance for doubtful accounts:
Years ended December 31,
Allowance for doubtful accounts, beginning of year
Provision for credit losses
Write-offs
Recoveries of previous write-offs and other
Allowance for doubtful accounts, end of year
Funds held in trust
$
$
2021
12,515 $
17,214
(17,708)
4,583
16,604 $
2020
1,360
42,499
(33,702)
2,358
12,515
Funds held in trust include property-specific deposits held by the Trust's solicitors in the name of the Trust. These funds will be
released upon funding the construction of the residential inventory projects, after posting the requisite security, or upon closing of
such projects. Funds held in trust may also relate to certain funds held in escrow pursuant to agreements of purchase and sale,
which are to be used for the acquisition of investment properties.
8. LEASES
A. As lessee
Real estate leases
Included in investment properties are 12 properties held as ROU assets arising from land and/or building leases where RioCan is
the lessee as at December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - 12 properties).
The real estate lease may be a lease for a portion of a property (including access roads and parking lots) or the entire property
(including land and building). The carrying value of total investment properties related to these leases, including the portions
relating to RioCan's leasehold building interests, and certain other property or related property interests, and excluding sublease
finance lease receivables (refer to Note 7) is $250.6 million (December 31, 2020 - $266.7 million). The corresponding lease
liability in accounts payable and other liabilities is $38.0 million (December 31, 2020 - $40.7 million).
The following table shows the change in lease liabilities during the year:
Years ended December 31,
Balance, beginning of year
Renewal of leases of properties held under lease and other changes in estimates
Repayments of lease liabilities
Balance, end of year
$
$
2021
40,725 $
(742)
(2,008)
37,975 $
2020
35,380
7,440
(2,095)
40,725
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Future lease payments under these leases are as follows:
As at December 31,
Within twelve months
Two to five years
Over five years
Total future lease payments (inclusive of renewal options) (i)
Less: Future interest costs
Present value of lease payments (inclusive of renewal options)
$
$
$
(i) Includes all renewal options at current fixed payment amounts; excludes variable rent payments (percentage rent) on two properties.
The following are the amounts recognized in net income (loss):
Years ended December 31,
Revenue from subleasing ROU assets (i)
Interest expense on lease liabilities
Office equipment lease payments
$
2021
22,613 $
(1,885)
(1,175)
2021
8,461
12,674
60,018
81,153
43,178
37,975
2020
22,661
(1,905)
(1,256)
(i) Includes variable lease payments and excludes finance lease interest income, disclosed below as lessor.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust had total cash outflows for leases of $6.2 million (December 31, 2020 - $6.5
million), including office equipment lease payments and variable lease payments of $2.4 million (December 31, 2020 - $2.5
million).
B. As lessor
Finance lease receivable
RioCan has real estate subleases that are classified as finance leases and that are included in receivables and other assets on
the consolidated balance sheet.
The following table shows the change in finance lease receivables during the year:
Years ended December 31,
Balance, beginning of year
New sublease arrangements classified as finance leases
Repayments of finance lease receivables
Balance, end of year
$
$
2021
40,465 $
5,148
(3,455)
42,158 $
2020
39,119
4,010
(2,664)
40,465
Future minimum lease payments under these finance leases for the first five years and remaining thereafter are as follows:
As at December 31,
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Less: Future interest income
Present value of minimum lease payments
$
$
$
2021
6,282
6,416
6,601
6,655
6,734
20,112
52,800
10,642
42,158
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Lease commitments
The Trust as lessor has entered into leases on its property portfolio. The leases typically have lease terms between five and
twenty years and include clauses to enable periodic upward revision of the rental charge according to prevailing market
conditions. Some leases contain options to terminate before the end of the lease term.
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases in the aggregate and for each of the following periods
are as follows:
As at December 31,
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total
$
$
2021
669,979
592,306
510,336
414,066
330,924
1,306,105
3,823,716
Supplemental lease disclosures in addition to Note 17 regarding income from lease contracts in which the Trust is a lessor is as
follows:
Years ended December 31,
Variable lease payments from realty tax and insurance recoveries (i)
Variable lease payments from percentage and contractual rent credits (i)
$
Interest income from finance subleases
(i) For tenant operating and finance leases, and subleases.
9. INCOME TAXES
2021
203,384 $
6,585
2,425
2020
217,957
4,782
2,349
The Trust qualifies for the REIT Exemption for Canadian income tax purposes; therefore, it will be entitled to deduct distributions
for income tax purposes. The Trust expects to distribute its taxable income to Unitholders such that it will not be subject to tax.
From time to time, RioCan may retain some taxable income and net capital gains in order to utilize the capital gains refund
available to mutual fund trusts without incurring any income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for Canadian current income taxes
payable is required, except for amounts incurred in its incorporated Canadian subsidiaries.
Where an entity does not qualify for the REIT Exemption for Canadian income tax purposes, certain distributions will not be
deductible by that entity in computing its income for Canadian tax purposes. As a result, the entity will be subject to tax at a rate
substantially equivalent to the general corporate income tax rate on distributed taxable income. Distributions paid in excess of
taxable income will continue to be treated as a return of capital to Unitholders. Undistributed taxable income is generally subject
to the top marginal personal tax rate. The Trust consolidates certain wholly owned incorporated entities that remain subject to tax.
The tax disclosures and expense relate only to these entities.
10. LINES OF CREDIT AND OTHER BANK LOANS
The Trust's revolving unsecured operating line of credit and secured construction lines and other bank loans, net of deferred
financing costs, are as follows:
As at
Revolving unsecured operating line of credit (i)
Non-revolving unsecured credit facilities
Construction lines and other bank loans
Current
Non-current
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
$
$
$
363,732 $
699,573
222,605
1,285,910 $
94,073 $
1,191,837
1,285,910 $
(1,648)
699,333
92,854
790,539
50,125
740,414
790,539
(i) As at December 31, 2020, balance represents deferred financing costs and there are no drawn amounts.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Revolving unsecured operating line of credit
As at December 31, 2021, RioCan had a drawn balance of $365.9 million and $634.1 million of credit available to be drawn from
this revolving unsecured operating line of credit (December 31, 2020 - $1.0 billion). The weighted average contractual interest
rate on amounts drawn under this facility was 1.90% as at December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - nil).
On April 23, 2021, the Trust exercised its option to extend the maturity on its operating line of credit to May 31, 2026. All other
terms and conditions remained the same.
Non-revolving unsecured credit facilities
The Trust has a $200 million non-revolving unsecured credit facility with two financial institutions (consisting of a Schedule I and a
Schedule III bank), with a maturity date of January 31, 2023 and a weighted average annual all-in fixed interest rate of 3.28%
(December 31, 2020 - 3.28%) through interest rate swaps.
In addition, the Trust has a $150 million non-revolving unsecured credit facility with two financial institutions (consisting of a
Schedule I and a Schedule III bank), with a maturity date of June 27, 2024 and an annual all-in fixed interest rate of 3.43%
(December 31, 2020 - 3.43%) through an interest rate swap.
The Trust also has a $350.0 million five-year non-revolving unsecured credit facility with three financial institutions (consisting of
two Schedule I banks and one Schedule III bank). This credit facility matures on February 7, 2024 and, through an interest rate
swap, bears an annual all-in fixed interest rate of 3.34% (December 31, 2020 - 3.34%).
As at December 31, 2021, all of the Trust's non-revolving unsecured credit facilities are fully drawn. The underlying spreads for
the unsecured credit facilities are based on the Trust's credit ratings. Effective January 2022, the all-in fixed interest rates of these
facilities will increase 25 basis points due to changes in the credit spread as a result of a credit rating change on December 1,
2021.
The non-revolving unsecured credit facility agreements require the Trust to maintain certain financial covenants similar to those of
RioCan's $1 billion revolving unsecured operating line of credit. Refer to Note 26 for additional details.
Construction lines of credit and other bank loans
In addition to the revolving unsecured operating line of credit and non-revolving unsecured credit facilities, the Trust has secured
credit facilities and other bank loans, which include variable rate non-revolving secured construction and acquisition facilities for
the funding of certain development properties. As at December 31, 2021, these facilities have an aggregate maximum borrowing
capacity of $464.5 million (December 31, 2020 - $384.2 million) and mature between 2022 and 2025, of which the Trust had
drawn $222.6 million (December 31, 2020 - $92.9 million). The weighted average contractual interest rate on amounts
outstanding is 1.75% (December 31, 2020 - 1.97%).
11. MORTGAGES PAYABLE
Mortgages payable, net of deferred financing costs, consist of the following:
As at
Current
Non-current
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
$
9,300 $
2,324,716
2,334,016 $
335,034
2,462,032
2,797,066
Future repayments of mortgages payable by year of maturity are as follows:
Year
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Weighted
average
contractual
interest rate
Scheduled
principal
amortization
Principal
maturities
Total
repayments
2.81 % $
45,086 $
9,300 $
3.44 %
3.39 %
3.31 %
3.50 %
2.98 %
45,548
41,087
34,614
30,121
262,645
194,495
487,890
102,571
54,386
308,193
235,582
522,504
132,692
66,926
1,018,224
1,085,150
Unamortized debt financing costs, net of premiums, discounts, market
interest rate differential on debt assumed and debt modification losses
3.18 % $
263,382 $
2,075,125 $
2,338,507
(4,491)
$
2,334,016
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
As at December 31, 2021, total mortgages payable bear interest at a weighted average contractual interest rate of 3.18% and a
weighted average effective interest rate of 3.22% (December 31, 2020 - 3.37% and 3.40%, respectively), and mature between
2022 and 2034.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, RioCan completed new term mortgage borrowings of $391.5 million and renewed
maturity balances of $21.8 million at a combined weighted average interest rate of 2.35% and a weighted average term of six
years. During the year ended December 31, 2021, repayments of mortgage balances and scheduled amortization amounted to
$772.2 million, and mortgages disposed on the sale of investment properties were $82.6 million.
The repayments of mortgage balances above include the prepayment of certain mortgages of $344.5 million and the settlement
of the associated interest rate swap hedges for which a net prepayment cost of $0.1 million was incurred.
Pledged properties
As at December 31, 2021, $5.0 billion of the aggregate carrying value of investment properties, properties held for sale,
residential inventory and certain other assets serves as security for RioCan's mortgages payable (December 31, 2020 - $5.8
billion).
12. DEBENTURES PAYABLE
As at
Current
Non-current
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
$
300,000 $
2,690,692
2,990,692 $
550,000
2,790,278
3,340,278
As at December 31, 2021, total debentures payable bear interest at weighted average contractual interest rates of 2.84% and a
weighted average effective interest rate of 2.97% (December 31, 2020 - 2.91% and 3.06%, respectively).
Issuance and redemption activity
On November 8, 2021, RioCan issued $450.0 million of Series AE senior unsecured green bond debentures. These debentures
were issued at par, carry a coupon rate of 2.829% per annum and will mature on November 8, 2028.
On November 30, 2021, RioCan redeemed, in full, its $250.0 million, 3.746% Series V unsecured debentures due May 30, 2022
in accordance with their terms, at a total redemption price of $253.8 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest of $4.7 million, up to
but excluding the redemption date. The Trust recorded total prepayment costs of $3.8 million, which includes the redemption price
in excess of the face amount and the write-off of the related unamortized deferred financing costs.
On April, 9, 2021, RioCan redeemed, in full, its $300.0 million, 2.194% Series Z unsecured debentures upon maturity.
On January 15, 2021, RioCan redeemed, in full, its $250.0 million, 3.716% Series R unsecured debentures due December 13,
2021, in accordance with their terms, at a total redemption price of $256.8 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest of $0.8
million, up to but excluding the redemption date. The Trust recorded total prepayment costs of $7.0 million, which includes the
redemption price in excess of face amount and the write-off of the related unamortized deferred financing costs.
The Trust has the following series of senior unsecured debentures outstanding as at December 31, 2021 and 2020:
(thousands of dollars)
As at
Series
Z
R
V
Y
T
AA
W
AB
I
Maturity date
April 9, 2021
December 13, 2021
May 30, 2022
October 3, 2022
April 18, 2023
September 29, 2023
February 12, 2024
February 12, 2025
February 6, 2026
AD
AC
AE
June 15, 2026
March 10, 2027
November 8, 2028
Contractual obligations
Coupon rate
2.19 %
3.72 %
3.75 %
2.83 %
3.73 %
3.21 %
3.29 %
2.58 %
5.95 %
1.97 %
2.36 %
2.83 %
Interest payment frequency
December 31,
2021
$
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
Semi-annual
— $
—
—
300,000
200,000
300,000
300,000
500,000
100,000
500,000
350,000
450,000
December 31,
2020
300,000
250,000
250,000
300,000
200,000
300,000
300,000
500,000
100,000
500,000
350,000
—
$
3,000,000 $
3,350,000
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Future repayments are as follows:
Years ending December 31:
Contractual obligations
Unamortized debt financing costs
Covenant compliance
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Weighted average
contractual interest rate
2.83 % $
3.42 %
3.29 %
2.58 %
2.64 %
2.62 %
$
Principal
maturities
300,000
500,000
300,000
500,000
600,000
800,000
3,000,000
(9,308)
2,990,692
The debentures have covenants relating to RioCan’s leverage limit of up to 60% of aggregate assets as set out in the Declaration
and applicable supplemental indenture. In addition, under the indenture the Trust is required to maintain a $1.0 billion Adjusted
Book Equity (as defined in the indenture) and an interest coverage ratio of 1.65 times or greater. There are no requirements
under the unsecured debenture covenants for RioCan to maintain unencumbered assets. RioCan has the right, at any time, to
convert the Series I debentures to mortgage debt, subject to the acceptability of the security given to the debenture holders. In
such an event, the covenants relating to the 60% leverage limit, minimum book equity and interest coverage ratio would be
eliminated for those debentures. As at and during the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust was in compliance with its
covenants pursuant to the Declaration and debenture indentures.
13. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER LIABILITIES
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Current
Non-
current
Total
Current
Non-
current
Total
Property operating costs (i)
$
92,253 $
36,506 $ 128,759 $
86,542 $
31,505 $ 118,047
Capital expenditures and leasing commissions:
Properties under development
Income properties
Deferred revenue
Unitholder distributions payable
Interest payable
Lease liability (ii)
Income taxes payable
Unfunded employee future benefits
Unit-based compensation payable
Contingent consideration
Interest rate swap agreements
Bond forward agreement
Other trade payables and accruals
Cash collateralized banker's acceptance (iii)
120,102
34,342
—
—
120,102
136,696
34,342
24,466
—
—
136,696
24,466
55,435
97,050
152,485
36,256
67,075
103,331
24,781
28,879
—
—
24,781
38,125
28,879
31,184
—
—
6,727
31,248
37,975
7,856
32,869
13,504
—
—
13,568
13,504
13,568
13,563
—
—
14,798
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
21,530
21,530
1,751
20,197
57,628
—
—
—
1,751
20,197
11,329
57,628
—
—
7,641
—
1,386
1,001
—
62,560
63,561
—
—
—
—
11,329
—
38,125
31,184
40,725
13,563
14,798
7,641
1,386
Includes amounts billed in advance for common area maintenance, realty taxes and insurance recoveries.
(i)
(ii) Refer to Note 8 for further details.
(iii) Refer to Note 7 for further details.
$ 455,599 $ 199,902 $ 655,501 $ 388,404 $ 216,448 $ 604,852
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Deferred revenue
Deferred revenue consists of the following:
As at
Deposits received on residential inventory sales (contract liabilities)
Other deferred revenue (i)
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
$
118,288 $
34,197
152,485 $
70,105
33,226
103,331
(i)
Includes prepaid rental income from tenants to be recognized over time.
Deposits received from customers on residential inventory sales (contract liabilities)
The following table shows the change in deposits received from customers (contract liabilities):
As at
Balance, beginning of year
Amounts deferred from new contracts with customers during the year
Recognized as revenue during the year
Balance, end of year
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
$
70,105 $
49,951
(1,768)
118,288 $
21,897
48,893
(685)
70,105
During the year ended December 31, 2021, $1.8 million of deposits received from customers on condominium and townhouse
sales (contract liabilities) were recognized in revenue upon the purchasers taking possession of units (December 31, 2020 -
$0.7 million).
Income taxes payable
Income taxes payable relates primarily to the realized gain on sale of the Trust's U.S income property portfolio during May 2016.
14. UNITHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trust Units
The Trust is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Units. The Units are entitled to distributions, as and when declared by the
Board (and upon liquidation), and to a pro rata share of the residual net assets remaining after the preferential claims, thereon, of
debt holders and preferred Unitholders. As the Trust is a closed-end trust, the Units are not puttable. The following represents the
number of Units issued and outstanding, and the related carrying value of Unitholders' equity, for the years ended December 31,
2021 and 2020:
Years ended December 31,
Balance, beginning of year
Units issued:
Unit-based compensation exercises, net of Units
repurchased for settlement of Unit exercises
Direct purchase plan
Exchangeable limited partnership units
Units repurchased and cancelled
Balance, end of year
2021
Units
$
2020
Units
$
317,748 $
4,815,230
317,710 $
4,814,097
—
16
6
(7,973)
309,797 $
2,004
327
101
(120,877)
4,696,785
—
26
12
—
317,748 $
484
462
187
—
4,815,230
Included in Units outstanding as at December 31, 2021 are exchangeable limited partnership Units totalling 0.5 million
(December 31, 2020 - 0.5 million Units) of three limited partnerships that are subsidiaries of the Trust (the LP Units), which were
issued to vendors as partial consideration for income properties acquired by RioCan. RioCan is the general partner of the limited
partnerships. The LP Units are entitled to distributions equivalent to distributions on RioCan Units and are exchangeable for
RioCan Units on a one-for-one basis at any time at the option of the holder.
Normal course issuer bid (NCIB)
On October 14, 2020, RioCan received TSX approval of its notice of intention to renew its NCIB (the 2020/2021 NCIB), to acquire
up to a maximum of 31,615,029 Units, or approximately 10% of the public float as at October 8, 2020, for cancellation or to satisfy
RioCan's obligation to deliver Units under the REU and PEU plans, over the next 12 months, effective October 22, 2020.
On October 15, 2021, RioCan received TSX approval of its notice of intention to renew its NCIB (the 2021/2022 NCIB), to acquire
up to a maximum of 31,616,150 Units, or approximately 10% of the public float as at October 13, 2021, for cancellation or to
satisfy RioCan's obligation to deliver Units under the REU and PEU plans, over the next 12 months, effective October 22, 2021.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
The number of Units that can be purchased pursuant to the 2021/2022 NCIB is subject to a current daily maximum of 241,695
Units (which is equal to 25% of 966,783, being the average daily trading volume during the last six months), subject to RioCan’s
ability to make one block purchase of Units per calendar week that exceeds such limits. RioCan intends to fund the purchases out
of its available cash and undrawn credit facilities.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust acquired and cancelled 7,973,045 units at a weighted average purchase
price of $22.32 per unit, for a total cost of $178.1 million. The excess of the purchase price over the carrying amount of the units
purchased, representing the unit price increase over the weighted average historical unit issuance price, was recorded as a
reduction to retained earnings amounting to $57.2 million.
Contributed surplus
Awards under the restricted equity unit plans and performance equity unit plan of RioCan and its consolidated subsidiaries are
settled by the delivery of Units purchased on the secondary market, net of applicable withholdings as further described in Note
15. The fair values of these equity-settled awards are recognized as an expense over the vesting period with a corresponding
increase to contributed surplus, which is presented as a separate component of total Unitholders' equity.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, RioCan recorded $14.7 million in unit-based compensation costs (year ended
December 31, 2020 - $9.1 million and $0.4 million deferred tax expense). In addition, $7.6 million of previously recognized unit-
based compensation costs were derecognized from unit-based compensation payable and recorded to contributed surplus as a
result of an amendment to the Deferred Unit Plan, refer to Note 15.
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as at December 31, 2021 and 2020 consists of the following amounts:
Actuarial loss on
pension plan
Interest rate
swap agreements
(hedge reserve)
Equity-accounted
investments
Bond forward
agreement
(hedge reserve)
As at December 31, 2020
Other comprehensive income (loss)
As at December 31, 2021
$
$
(4,739) $
1,222
(3,517) $
(63,070) $
42,124
(20,946) $
(533) $
206
(327) $
— $
(1,751)
(1,751) $
Total
(68,342)
41,801
(26,541)
15. UNIT-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
Restricted Equity Unit Plans (REU Plans)
Senior Executive REU Plan
As at December 31, 2021, 434,621 Senior Executive REUs are outstanding (December 31, 2020 - 251,899), of which 100,905
are vested (December 31, 2020 - 55,720). The Senior Executive REU Plan provides for the allotment of REUs to the President
and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Investment Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the Trust, and
such other officers or executive employees of the Trust that are determined by the CEO and approved by RioCan's People,
Culture, and Compensation Committee. Each REU notionally represents the value of one Unit of the Trust on the date of grant.
Unit distributions paid during the period from grant date until settlement date will be credited to each REU participant in the form
of additional REUs.
The number of REUs granted shall vest one-third on each of the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date, provided
however that all vested REUs are only eligible for settlement upon the third anniversary of the grant date (the Settlement Date).
Settlement of vested REUs is generally made within 30 days after the Settlement Date by the delivery of an equivalent number of
trust Units purchased on the secondary market, net of applicable withholdings.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust granted 212,111 REUs under its Senior Executive REU Plan. The weighted
average grant date price was $18.58 per unit, with each grant price based on the five-day volume weighted average market price
of RioCan's Units traded on the TSX prior to the grant date, resulting in an aggregate fair value of $3.9 million.
Employee REU Plan
As at December 31, 2021, 351,943 Employee REUs are unvested and outstanding (December 31, 2020 - 279,342). The
Employee REU Plan provides for the allotment of REUs to certain senior-level employees of the Trust that do not participate in
the Senior Executive REU Plan. Each REU notionally represents the value of one Unit of the Trust on the date of grant. Unit
distributions paid during the period from grant date until settlement date will be credited to each REU participant in the form of
additional REUs.
The number of REUs granted shall vest fully on the third anniversary of the grant date (the Settlement Date), including distribution
equivalents that have accumulated during the vesting period. Settlement of vested REUs is generally made within 30 days after
the Settlement Date by the delivery of an equivalent number of trust Units purchased on the secondary market, net of applicable
withholdings.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Trust granted 151,414 REUs under its Employee REU Plan. The weighted
average grant date price was $18.40 per unit, with each grant price based on the five-day volume weighted average market price
of RioCan's Units traded on the TSX prior to the grant date, resulting in an aggregate fair value of $2.8 million.
Performance Equity Unit Plan (PEU Plan)
As at December 31, 2021, 502,770 PEUs are unvested and outstanding (December 31, 2020 - 449,641). PEUs are awarded to
certain officers and senior management of the Trust, subject to Board approval. Each PEU notionally represents the value of one
Unit of the Trust on the date of grant. PEUs issued contain a multiplier factor and the final number of PEUs that will be paid out
upon vesting will vary based on the achievement of certain performance targets over a three-year period from the year the award
was granted. The performance targets attributable to PEUs are set by the Trust at the time the awards are granted, or from time
to time adjusted as permitted under the terms of the PEU plan. The performance targets may vary between grants. Unit
distributions paid during the period from grant date until settlement date will be credited to each PEU participant in the form of
additional PEUs.
The PEUs vest on the Financial Statement Approval Date immediately following the last year in the three-year period and are
generally settled within 30 days after the vesting date by the delivery of an equivalent number of trust units to be acquired on the
secondary market, net of applicable withholdings.
On February 23, 2021, the Trust granted 189,231 PEUs under its PEU Plan at a fair value of $4.0 million.
On September 7, 2021, the Trust granted 3,990 PEUs under its PEU Plan at a fair value of $0.1 million.
The grant date fair value assumptions using a Monte-Carlo simulation model are as follows:
Years ended December 31,
Fair value of PEUs granted
PEUs granted (in thousands)
Weighted average grant date fair value per unit
Weighted average expected risk-free interest rate (i)
Weighted average expected unit price volatility (ii)
Weighted average initial total Unitholder return (iii)
$
$
2021
4,106 $
193
21.25 $
0.3%
30.5%
10.9%
2020
2,865
120
23.95
1.2%
11.0%
(3.2)%
(i) Derived using the yield on Government of Canada benchmark bonds with an average term similar to the PEU vesting period.
(ii) Expected unit price volatility is calculated based on the average of the actual daily closing price of RioCan's trust Units measured over a three-year
historical period up to the grant date. For the February grant, the volatility is 50% for first year and 12% per annum thereafter. Average volatility is
30.5% over the three-year period. For the September grant, the volatility is 31.6%.
(iii) PEUs are subject to certain internal and external measures of performance. The PEUs will vest based on the following performance metrics: half
are subject to three one-year internal funds from operations growth performance hurdles and half are subject to a relative total Unitholder return
(TUR) performance hurdle over a three-year performance period where vesting is dependent upon RioCan's TUR performance relative to a
comparative group of peer companies' weighted TUR based on market capitalization. The initial TUR performance has incorporated actual
historical TUR performance for RioCan and each entity in the comparator group over the period from January 1, 2021 to February 23, 2021 for the
February grant and from January 1, 2021 to September 7, 2021 for the September grant.
Units Purchased for Settlement
During the year ended December 31, 2021, RioCan purchased 109,953 units at an average price of $18.84, for satisfying
RioCan's existing obligations under the REU and PEU Plans.
Incentive Unit Option Plan
The Trust provides long-term incentives to certain employees by granting options through the incentive Unit option plan (Plan).
RioCan is authorized to issue up to a maximum of 22 million Unit options under the Plan. As at December 31, 2021, 11.9 million
Unit options remain available to be granted under the Plan. Pursuant to a board resolution in October 2021, the Board has
committed to no longer issue unit options as part of RioCan’s long-term incentive plan ("LTIP") or as special awards.
The exercise price for each option is equal to the volume weighted average trading price of the units on the TSX for the five
trading days immediately preceding the dates of grant.
Options granted prior to February 2021 have a contractual life of ten years and vest at 25% per annum commencing on the first
anniversary of the grant date, and become fully vested after four years. On February 23, 2021, 1.3 million Unit options were
granted to senior management (year ended December 31, 2020 - nil).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
The Unit options granted on February 23, 2021 have a term of seven years and the following vesting conditions:
•
•
500,000 Unit options have vesting conditions that are time-based and will vest 50% on April 1, 2022 and 50% on April 1,
2023; and
800,000 Unit options have vesting conditions that are 50% time-based service condition only (Time-Based Options) and 50%
with a time-based service condition and market-based performance condition (Performance Options). The Time-Based
Options will vest 50% on February 23, 2023 and 50% on February 23, 2025. Vesting of the Performance Options depends
on achieving certain performance measures based on 20 consecutive trading days (the 20-day VWAP) and only when
certain time-vesting conditions are also met as follows: (i) 50% of the Performance Options shall be exercisable on or after
the second anniversary of the Grant Date provided that the 20-day VWAP is equal to or greater than $20, at any point during
the seven-year term; and (ii) 50% of the Performance Options shall be exercisable on or after the fourth anniversary of the
Grant Date provided that the 20-day VWAP is equal to or greater than $24, at any point during the seven-year term.
The Trust accounts for this Plan by estimating the fair value of each tranche of an award at the grant date and subsequently
recognizing the compensation expense over the vesting period.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, there were 1.3 million Unit options granted to senior management (December 31, 2020 -
nil).
The assumptions used in the calculation of the fair value of the Unit options granted for the year ended December 31, 2021, using
a Monte-Carlo simulation model are as follows:
Year ended December 31,
Fair value of unit options granted
Unit options granted (in thousands)
Unit option exercise price
Unit price on grant date
Expected risk-free interest rate (i)
Expected distribution yield (ii)
Expected unit price volatility (iii)
Contractual life (years)
Post-vesting withdrawal rate (iv)
Early exercise provision (multiple of exercise price) (v)
$
$
$
2021
2,509
1,300
18.13
18.55
0.17% to 0.85%
6.0 %
50% in year 1, 12% per annum thereafter
7
— %
2x
(i) Determined using the yield on Government of Canada bonds and treasury bills under the following terms: 1 year - 0.17%; 2 years - 0.23%; 3 years
- 0.31%; 5 years - 0.67%; and 7 years - 0.85%.
(ii) Based on historical and future annual distribution yield estimates.
(iii) Percent per annum has been estimated by considering the near-term impact of COVID-19 and the longer-term historical unit price volatility.
(iv) The valuation assumes there are no post-vesting early exercises due to the termination of employment.
(v) To allow for the effects of early exercise, it is assumed that the holder will exercise the options after vesting date and prior to option expiry date
when the share price is twice the exercise price.
Unvested unit options granted prior to January 1, 2021, which remain outstanding under the existing plan, will continue to be
expensed over the vesting period over which all specified vesting conditions are satisfied.
The following summarizes the changes in Unit options outstanding during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
Years ended December 31,
2021
2020
Options
Outstanding, beginning of year
Granted
Expired
Forfeited and/or cancelled
Outstanding, end of year
Options exercisable at end of year
Average fair value per unit of
options granted during the year
Units
(in thousands)
Weighted
average
exercise price
Units
(in thousands)
Weighted
average
exercise price
6,367 $
26.71
6,367 $
1,300
(301)
(30)
7,336 $
5,698 $
26.71
18.13
24.74
27.17
25.27
26.88
—
—
—
6,367 $
5,792 $
$
1.93
$
—
—
—
26.71
26.85
—
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
The following table summarizes the Trust's outstanding options and related exercise price ranges of units granted under the plan:
Outstanding options
Vested options
Number of Units
issuable
(in thousands)
Weighted average
exercise price per
unit
Weighted average
remaining life
(years)
Number of Units
issuable
(in thousands)
Weighted average
exercise price per
unit
1,300 $
1,864
1,330
1,581
1,261
7,336 $
18.13
25.25
26.53
27.34
28.70
25.27
6.1
4.7
3.2
1.4
2.4
3.6
— $
1,726
1,130
1,581
1,261
5,698 $
—
25.35
26.54
27.34
28.70
26.88
Exercise price range ($/unit)
As at December 31, 2021
18.13 to 21.07
21.08 to 26.14
26.15 to 27.03
27.04 to 27.60
27.61 to 29.31
Trustee Unit Plan
Deferred Unit Plan (DU Plan)
The Deferred Unit Plan was introduced in 2014 for non-employee Trustees of the Trust (Trustees). Trustees may be awarded
deferred Units, each of which is economically equivalent to one Unit, from time to time at the discretion of the Board of Trustees
upon recommendation from management, subject to a maximum annual grant not to exceed that number of deferred Units that is
$150,000 divided by the average market price of a Unit on the award date. Trustees may also elect to receive up to 100% of his
or her annual retainer and meeting fees for a calendar year otherwise payable in cash in the form of deferred Units. Trustees
have up to two years after ceasing to be a Trustee to redeem Units. The maximum number of Units reserved for issuance under
the Deferred Unit Plan at any time is 750,000. Unit distributions paid during the period from grant date until settlement date will be
credited to each DU Plan participant in the form of additional deferred Units.
The Board approved an amendment effective January 1, 2021 to the DU Plan to provide that, on or after the date upon which a
Trustee ceases to be a Trustee of the Trust (Termination Date), all vested deferred Units issued after January 1, 2021 shall be
redeemed and settled only by the issuance of Units. Effective January 1, 2021, each of the Trustees also provided an irrevocable
election with respect to the outstanding deferred Units held by such Trustee such that all such vested deferred Units shall be
redeemed and settled only by the issuance of Units upon each Trustee's respective Termination Date. As a result, the deferred
unit liability of $7.6 million was derecognized from unit-based compensation payable and $7.6 million was recognized in
contributed surplus.
As at December 31, 2021, there are 549,807 deferred Units vested and outstanding (December 31, 2020 - 452,368).
During the year ended December 31, 2021, 73,026 deferred Units were granted at weighted average grant price of $21.18 per
unit, with each grant price based on the five-day volume weighted average market price of RioCan's Units traded on the TSX prior
to each grant date, resulting in an aggregate fair value of $1.5 million, and no deferred Units were exercised (year ended
December 31, 2020 - 100,760 deferred Units granted and no deferred Units exercised).
16. DISTRIBUTIONS TO UNITHOLDERS
Total distributions declared to Unitholders are as follows:
Years ended December 31,
Distributions declared to Unitholders
Distributions per unit
$
$
2021
304,153 $
0.9600 $
2020
457,525
1.4400
In December 2020, the Trust announced a reduction in its monthly distribution from $0.12 per unit to $0.08 per unit, or from $1.44
to $0.96 on an annualized basis. This decrease was effective for the Trust's January 2021 distribution, payable in February 2021.
On January 17, 2022, RioCan declared a distribution payable of $0.08 per unit for the month of January 2022, which was paid on
February 7, 2022 to Unitholders of record as at January 31, 2022.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
17. REVENUE
Rental revenue
Years ended December 31,
Base rent
Realty tax and insurance recoveries
Common area maintenance recoveries
Percentage rent
Straight-line rent
Lease cancellation fees
Parking revenue
Rental revenue
$
2021
681,333 $
203,384
159,980
6,579
6,928
6,457
1,901
2020
697,006
217,957
155,879
4,874
7,177
6,284
1,555
$
1,066,562 $
1,090,732
The following tables provide additional disclosure of the Trust's various revenue streams.
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from contracts with customers includes common area maintenance recoveries and parking revenue that are included in
rental revenue:
Years ended December 31,
Common area maintenance recoveries
Property management and other service fees
Parking revenue
Residential inventory sales
Revenue from contracts with customers
Property management and other service fees
Property management and other service fees consist of the following:
Years ended December 31,
Property management fees (i)
Construction and development fees (i)
Leasing fees (ii)
Financing arrangement fees (ii)
Other (iii)
Property management and other service fees
$
$
$
$
2021
159,980 $
14,772
1,901
93,727
270,380 $
2021
2,754 $
6,782
342
1,607
3,287
2020
155,879
16,584
1,555
36,347
210,365
2020
2,720
6,998
383
2,939
3,544
14,772 $
16,584
(i) Recognized over time.
(ii) Recognized at a point in time.
(iii) During the year ended December 31, 2021, $1.8 million is recognized over time and $1.5 million is recognized at a point in time (December 31,
2020 - $3.5 million and nil, respectively).
Residential inventory sales
The following table identifies estimated revenue from residential inventory sales to be recognized in future periods at the point in
time when purchasers take possession of their respective residential units based on condominium and townhouse pre-sold as of
December 31, 2021 and 2020:
As at
Within one year
More than one year
Total
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
$
115,708 $
645,191
760,899 $
22,055
422,110
444,165
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
18. INVESTMENT AND OTHER INCOME
Years ended December 31,
Fair value gains on marketable securities
Transaction gains and other income, net
$
$
2021
— $
2,743
2,743 $
2020
878
7,338
8,216
The following table breaks down the fair value gains on marketable securities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:
Years ended December 31,
Realized gains on sale of marketable securities during the year
Change in unrealized fair value on marketable securities during the year
Fair value gains on marketable securities during the year
19. INTEREST INCOME
Years ended December 31,
Interest income measured at amortized cost
Other interest income (i)
$
$
$
$
2021
— $
—
— $
2021
10,664 $
3,002
13,666 $
(i)
Includes interest from finance subleases of $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $2.3 million).
20. INTEREST COSTS
Years ended December 31,
Total interest (i)
Less: Interest capitalized
$
$
2021
211,808 $
(40,287)
171,521 $
2020
11,097
(10,219)
878
2020
11,263
3,339
14,602
2020
222,593
(41,782)
180,811
(i)
Includes interest from lease liabilities of $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $1.9 million).
For the year ended December 31, 2021, interest was capitalized to properties under development and residential inventory at a
weighted average effective interest rate of 3.08% (December 31, 2020 - 3.32%).
21. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Years ended December 31,
Salaries and benefits
Unit-based compensation expense
Depreciation and amortization
Other general and administrative expense
$
$
2021
23,823 $
10,580
4,022
12,975
51,400 $
2020
19,711
7,271
4,342
9,200
40,524
Other general and administrative costs include information technology costs, public company costs, professional fees, travel
expenses, occupancy costs, donations, advertising, promotion and marketing costs.
22. TRANSACTION AND OTHER COSTS
For the year ended December 31, 2021, transaction and other costs primarily include property acquisition and disposition costs
totalling $17.3 million (December 31, 2020 - $2.9 million).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
23. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER UNIT
Net income (loss) per basic and diluted unit is calculated based on net income available to Unitholders divided by the weighted
average number of Units outstanding taking into account the dilution effect of Unit options.
Years ended December 31,
Net income (loss) attributable to Unitholders
Weighted average number of Units outstanding (in thousands):
Basic
Dilutive effect of Unit options (i)
Diluted
Net income (loss) per unit (basic)
Net income (loss) per unit (diluted)
$
$
$
2021
598,389 $
317,201
83
317,284
1.89 $
1.89 $
2020
(64,780)
317,725
—
317,725
(0.20)
(0.20)
(i) The calculation of diluted weighted average number of Units outstanding excludes 6.2 million Unit options for the year ended December 31, 2021
(year ended December 31, 2020 - 6.4 million Unit options), as the exercise price of these Unit options was greater than the average market price of
Units.
24. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
The fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheets is
as follows:
As at
Assets measured at fair value:
Other investments
Investment properties:
Income properties
Properties under development
Properties held for sale
Interest rate swaps
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
$
— $
— $
7,521 $
— $
5,390 $
6,900
—
—
—
—
— 12,573,286
— 1,448,052
—
94
47,240
—
—
—
—
—
— 12,740,959
— 1,322,063
—
—
198,094
—
Total assets measured at fair value
$
— $
94 $ 14,076,099 $
— $
5,390 $ 14,268,016
Liabilities measured at fair value:
Interest rate swaps
Bond forward agreement
—
—
21,530
1,751
Total liabilities measured at fair value
$
— $
23,281 $
—
—
— $
—
—
63,561
—
— $
63,561 $
—
—
—
For assets and liabilities measured at fair value as at December 31, 2021, there were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and
Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2021. For changes in fair value measurements of investment properties and
properties held for sale included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, refer to Note 3 for details on the changes in beginning and
ending balances.
Fair value of financial instruments
The following presents the carrying values and fair values of the Trust's financial instruments, excluding those classified as at
amortized cost whose carrying value reasonably approximates their fair value and lease liabilities. Financial instruments that are
classified as at amortized cost whose carrying value reasonably approximates their fair value include net contractual rents and
other tenant receivables, amounts due on condominium final closings, funds held in trust, other receivables, accounts payable
related to property operating costs, and capital expenditures and leasing commissions, trade payables and accruals, and deposits
received from customers on residential inventory.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
As at
Financial assets:
Other investments
Finance lease receivables
Mortgages and loans receivable
Interest rate swap assets
Financial liabilities:
Mortgages payable
Debentures payable
Lines of credit and other bank loans
Interest rate swap liabilities
Bond forward agreement
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Carrying value
Fair value
Carrying value
Fair value
$
7,521 $
7,521 $
12,290 $
42,158
237,790
94
42,158
241,956
94
40,465
160,646
—
$
2,334,016 $
2,366,442 $
2,797,066 $
2,990,692
1,285,910
21,530
1,751
3,036,020
1,285,910
21,530
1,751
3,340,278
790,539
63,561
—
12,290
40,465
163,365
—
2,953,765
3,458,445
790,539
63,561
—
The fair values of the Trust's financial instruments were determined as follows:
Finance lease receivables
The fair value of finance lease receivables is determined by the discounted cash flow method using applicable inputs such as
prevailing discount rates. Fair value measurements of these instruments were estimated using Level 3 inputs.
Mortgages and loans receivable
The fair value of mortgages and loans receivable is determined by the discounted cash flow method using applicable inputs such
as prevailing interest rates, contractual rates and discounts and considers the fair value of the underlying collateral. Fair value
measurements of these instruments were estimated using Level 3 inputs. The carrying values of short-term and variable rate
loans generally approximate their fair values.
Mortgages payable, lines of credit and other bank loans, mortgages on properties held for sale, debentures payable
The fair values of these instruments are estimates made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information. These
estimates are based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Trust for similar
financial instruments subject to similar risk and maturities. Fair value measurements of these instruments were estimated using
Level 2 inputs. The carrying values of short-term and variable rate debt generally approximate their fair values.
Interest rate swaps
The fair values of the interest rate swaps reported in receivables and other assets and accounts payable and other liabilities on
the consolidated balance sheets represent estimates at a specific point in time using financial models, based on interest rates
that reflect current market conditions, the credit quality of counterparties and interest rate curves.
Bond forward agreement
The fair values of the bond forward agreement reported in accounts payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance
sheets represent estimates at a specific point in time using financial models, based on interest rates that reflect current market
conditions, the credit quality of counterparties and interest rate curves.
25. RISK MANAGEMENT
The main risks arising from the Trust's financial instruments are interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. The Trust's
approach to managing these risks is summarized below.
Interest rate risk
The Trust is exposed to interest rate risk on its borrowings and could be adversely affected if it were unable to obtain cost-
effective financing. The majority of the Trust's debt is financed at fixed rates with maturities staggered over a number of years,
thereby mitigating its exposure to changes in interest rates and financing risks. As at December 31, 2021, approximately 8.9%
(December 31, 2020 - 1.3%) of the Trust's debt is financed at variable rates (including mortgage debt related to properties held
for sale, if applicable, and excluding debt that has been hedged to fixed rates), exposing the Trust to interest rate risk.
From time to time, the Trust may enter into floating-for-fixed interest rate swaps as part of its strategy for managing its exposure
to interest rate risk on debt with floating interest rates. The Trust may also enter into bond forward contracts to hedge its exposure
to movements in interest rates from the time it determines it will refinance or issue a debenture and the time the debenture is
issued at the time of refinancing or financing. The intent is to use the bond forwards to manage the change in cash flows of the
future interest payments on the anticipated debenture.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Hedge effectiveness is determined at the inception of the hedge relationship, and through quarterly effectiveness assessments to
ensure that an economic relationship exists between hedged item and hedging instrument. The hedge ratio is set at a ratio of 1:1
for the specific portions of floating rate debt that have been designated as the hedged item or at a ratio of 1:1 for the specific
portion of forecasted debenture issuance.
The Trust enters into floating-for-fixed interest rate swap hedge relationships where the critical terms of the hedging instrument
match with the terms of the hedged item; as a result, the Trust does not expect any sources of hedge ineffectiveness, except from
changes in credit risk of the Trust and the counterparty. For bond forward contracts, sources of ineffectiveness include differences
in the timing of duration and maturities, and changes in credit risk of the Trust and the counterparty,
The Trust has evaluated the extent to which its cash flow hedging relationships are subject to uncertainty driven by IBOR reform
as at December 31, 2021. The Trust's hedged items and hedging instruments for interest rate swaps continue to be indexed to 1-
month CDOR. Under IBOR reform, a new risk-free benchmark interest rate has been introduced as a fallback rate to CDOR,
however, the 1-month CDOR is expected to continue to exist as a benchmark rate until June 30, 2024. The Trust will update its
hedge documentation and adjust effective interest rates as the new benchmark rate is implemented in 2024.
The Trust has applied hedge accounting and recorded the changes in fair value for the effective portion of these derivatives in
other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve in equity from the date of hedge
designation. Accumulated amounts are reclassified from OCI to net income (loss) in the periods where the forecasted cash flows
impact net income. For any interest rate swaps for which the Trust does not apply hedge accounting, the change in fair value of
the swap contracts is recognized in net income (loss).
As at December 31, 2021, the outstanding notional amount of the floating-for-fixed interest rate swaps is $1.0 billion
(December 31, 2020 - $1.3 billion) and the term to maturity of these agreements ranges from December 2022 to November 2028.
The outstanding interest rate swaps by year of maturity are as follows:
Maturity
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Notional outstanding principal amount Weighted average effective fixed interest rate
1.88 %
3.45 %
3.35 %
— %
— %
3.94 %
9,300
395,078
526,448
—
—
100,000
1,030,826
$
$
On December 14, 2021, the Trust entered into bond forward contracts to sell on September 15, 2022 $300.0 million Government
of Canada Bonds due June 1, 2029 with an effective bond yield of 1.46%, to hedge its exposure to movements in underlying risk-
free interest rates on the anticipated refinancing of the $300.0 million Series Y debentures maturing on October 3, 2022.
Subsequent to year end, on February 1, 2022, the Trust entered into bond forward contracts to sell on April 28, 2022 $200 million
Government of Canada Bonds due June 1, 2029 with an effective bond yield of 1.71%, to hedge its exposure to movements in
underlying risk-free interest rates on a highly probable anticipated debenture issuance
The Trust assessed the effectiveness of its hedging relationships and determined all such designated hedging relationships were
effective as at December 31, 2021. As at December 31, 2021, the fair value of the interest rate swaps and bond forwards is, in
aggregate, a net financial liability of approximately $23.2 million (December 31, 2020 - financial liability of approximately $63.6
million).
As at December 31, 2021, the carrying value of the Trust's floating rate debt that is not subject to a hedging strategy is $586.3
million and a 50 basis point increase in market interest rates would result in an annualized decrease of $2.9 million in the Trust's
net income (loss).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
The amounts relating
to
items designated as hedging
instruments and hedge
ineffectiveness were as
follows:
2021
Carry amount of the hedging
instrument
Assets
Liabilities
Nominal
amount of
hedging
instrument
Interest
rate swaps
$1,030,826
$94
$21,530
Bond
forward
agreement
$300,000
$—
$1,751
2020
Carry amount of the hedging
instrument
Assets
Liabilities
Nominal
amount of
hedging
instrument
Interest
rate swaps
$1,327,091
$—
$63,561
Bond
forward
agreement
$—
$—
$—
Line item in the
consolidated
balance sheet
Receivables and
other assets
(assets),
Accounts
payable and
other liabilities
(liabilities)
Receivables and
other assets
(assets),
Accounts
payable and
other liabilities
(liabilities)
Line item in the
consolidated
balance sheet
Receivables and
other assets
(assets),
Accounts
payable and
other liabilities
(liabilities)
Receivables and
other assets
(assets),
Accounts
payable and
other liabilities
(liabilities)
During the year - 2021
Fair value
gain (loss)
recognized in
OCI
Hedge
ineffectiveness
gain
recognized in
profit or loss
Amounts
reclassified
from the hedge
reserve to
profit or loss
Line item in
profit or loss
affected by
reclassification/
ineffectiveness
$20,459
$2,680
$21,665
Interest costs/
Debt
prepayment
costs, net
$(1,751)
$—
$—
Interest costs
During the year - 2020
Fair value
gain (loss)
recognized in
OCI
Hedge
ineffectiveness
recognized in
profit or loss
Amounts
reclassified
from the hedge
reserve to
profit or loss
Line item in
profit or loss
affected by
reclassification
$(64,550)
$—
$16,469
Interest costs
$—
$—
$—
Interest costs
The amounts at the reporting date relating to items designated as hedged items were as follows:
2021
2020
Fair value gain
(loss) used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
during the year
Cash flow hedge
(loss) reserve for
continuing
hedges
Balance in cash
flow hedge
reserve for
discontinued
hedges
Fair value gain
(loss) used for
calculating hedge
ineffectiveness
during the year
Cash flow hedge
(loss) reserve for
continuing
hedges
Balance in cash
flow hedge
reserve for
discontinued
hedges
Interest rate risk
Variable rate mortgages
and lines of credit and the
bank loans
$20,459
$(20,946)
Bond forward agreement
$(1,751)
$(1,751)
Liquidity risk
$—
$—
$(64,550)
$(63,070)
$—
$—
$—
$—
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Trust will not meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Trust mitigates its liquidity risk
by staggering the maturity dates of its long-term debt, actively renewing expiring credit arrangements, utilizing undrawn operating
lines of credit, maintaining a large number of assets unencumbered by debt and issuing equity when considered appropriate.
• For the current and non-current scheduled repayments of mortgages, and funds drawn against the Trust's lines of credit and
other bank loans, refer to Notes 10 and 11 for details.
• For current and non-current scheduled repayments of debentures, refer to Note 12 for details.
The Trust expects to continue financing future acquisitions, development, debt obligations and other financing requirements
through existing cash balances, internally generated cash flows, refinancing maturing debt, utilization of its operating line of
credit, credit facilities, construction financing facilities, mortgaging unencumbered assets, issuance of unsecured debentures, the
sale of non-core assets, sales proceeds from residential inventory or air rights sales, strategic development partnerships and the
issuance of equity when considered appropriate.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to RioCan which arises from the possibility that:
• Tenants may experience financial difficulty and are unable to fulfill their lease commitments or tenants fail to occupy and pay
rent in accordance with existing lease agreements, some of which are conditional.
• Borrowers, typically through co-ownership arrangements, default on the repayment of their mortgages or loans receivable to
the Trust.
• Third parties default on the repayment of debt whereby RioCan has provided guarantees, including guarantees by RioCan on
behalf of its co-owners and on behalf of purchasers who assumed mortgages on property dispositions.
The Trust mitigates tenant credit risk through geographical diversification, staggered lease maturities, diversification of revenue
sources resulting from a large tenant base, avoiding dependence on any single tenant by ensuring no individual tenant
contributes a significant percentage of the Trust’s gross revenue, ensuring a considerable portion of the Trust’s revenue is earned
from national and anchor tenants and conducting credit assessments for new tenants. Furthermore, RioCan holds security
deposits and letters of credit from a number of tenants, which can serve to offset rents owed on a tenant-by-tenant basis in the
unfortunate event of unresolved tenant defaults.
Management reviews contractual rent receivables on a regular basis and reduces carrying amounts through the use of an
allowance for doubtful accounts recognizing the amount of any loss in the consolidated statements of income (loss) within non-
recoverable property operating costs.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trust has strategically managed its rent collection process and tailored its approach in
recognition of the challenges that some of its tenants faced or continue to face as restrictions remain in flux. The Trust supported
small and medium-sized businesses by actively participating in the federal government's CECRA commercial rent relief program,
which was in effect up to September 2020, for eligible tenants at its properties. Post September 2020, the Government of Canada
replaced CECRA with the CERS program, which was in effect until October 23, 2021. CERS provides payments directly to
qualifying tenants without requiring the participation of landlords. On October 21, 2021, the Government of Canada proposed
targeted new financial support mechanisms via The Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program and The Hardest-Hit Business
Recovery Program, which are expected to be in effect until May 7, 2022. For a further discussion of the CECRA, CERS and the
new financial support programs, see Note 7.
The Trust continues to work with its tenants on a case-by-case basis while protecting its rights and financial position. As at
December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the allowance for doubtful accounts totals $16.6 million and $12.5 million,
respectively. RioCan holds approximately $33.1 million of security deposits and approximately $4.1 million in letters of credit from
a number of tenants, which could be used to offset rents owed on a tenant-by-tenant basis in the event of unresolved tenant
defaults.
Credit risk relating to mortgages and loans receivable and third-party guarantees is mitigated through recourse against such
counterparties and/or the underlying real estate. These financial instruments are considered to have low credit risk. The Trust
monitors the debt service ability and the fair value of the properties underlying the mortgages and loans receivable and third-party
guarantees to assess for changes in credit risk. Credit risk relating to finance lease receivables is mitigated through recourse
against such counterparties and/or re-recognition of the forfeited leased unit as investment property. Refer to Note 33 for third-
party guarantees.
RioCan’s Declaration of Trust contains provisions that have the effect of limiting the amount of space that can be leased to one
tenant and its investment in mortgages and loans receivable.
The maximum exposure to credit risk on financial assets on the consolidated balance sheets is their carrying values.
26. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Trust defines capital as the aggregate of Unitholders’ equity and debt. The Trust’s capital management framework is
designed to maintain a level of capital that complies with investment and debt restrictions pursuant to RioCan’s Declaration,
complies with existing debt covenants, enables the Trust to achieve target credit ratings, implements its business strategies and
builds long-term unitholder value. The key elements of RioCan’s capital management framework are approved by its Unitholders
via the Trust’s Declaration of Trust and by its Board through their annual review of the Trust’s strategic plan and budget,
supplemented by periodic Board and Board Committee meetings. Capital adequacy is monitored by the Trust by assessing
performance against the approved annual plan throughout the year, which is updated accordingly, and by monitoring adherence
to investment and debt restrictions contained in the Declaration and debt covenants.
RioCan’s Declaration provides for maximum total debt levels up to 60% of Aggregate Assets (as defined in the Declaration). The
Trust is in compliance with this restriction.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Additionally, RioCan’s Declaration contains provisions that have the effect of limiting capital expended by the Trust for, among
other items, the following:
• direct and indirect investments (net of related mortgages payable) in non-income producing properties (including greenfield
developments and mortgages receivable to fund the Trust’s co-owners’ share of such developments) to no more than 15% of
the Adjusted Unitholders’ Equity of the Trust (herein referred to as the “Basket Ratio” with Adjusted Unitholders’ Equity as
defined in the Declaration);
• total investment by the Trust in mortgages receivable, other than mortgages taken back by the Trust on the sale of its
properties, to no more than 30% of the Adjusted Unitholders’ Equity of the Trust;
• any property acquired by the Trust, directly or indirectly, if the cost to the Trust of such acquisition (net of the amount of
mortgages payable assumed) exceeds 10% of the Adjusted Unitholders’ Equity of the Trust;
• subject to the Basket Ratio, securities of an entity, other than to the extent that such securities would, for the purpose of the
Declaration, constitute an investment in real estate; and
• the amount of space that can be leased or subleased to any tenant, with certain exceptions, to a maximum space having an
aggregate gross leasable area of 20% of the aggregate gross leasable area of all real estate investments held by the Trust.
The Trust is in compliance with each of the above noted restrictions as at and for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Trust
intends, but is not contractually obligated, to distribute to its Unitholders in each year an amount not less than the Trust’s income
for the year, as calculated in accordance with the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the Tax Act) after all permitted deductions under the
Tax Act have been taken. RioCan’s Trustees rely upon forward-looking cash flow information, including forecasts and budgets
and the future business prospects of RioCan, to establish the level of cash distributions.
The Trust’s debentures payable have covenants that are consistent with the Debt to Aggregate Assets ratio as discussed above,
maintenance of at least $1 billion of Adjusted Book Equity (defined in the indenture), and maintenance of at least an interest
coverage ratio (defined in the indenture) of 1.65 for a rolling twelve-month period. As at and for the year ended December 31,
2021, the Trust was in compliance with these covenants.
The following table presents RioCan's capital structure:
As at December 31,
Debentures payable
Mortgages payable
Lines of credit and other bank loans
Total debt
Unitholders’ equity
Total capital
Note
12 $
11
10
2021
2,990,692 $
2,334,016
1,285,910
6,610,618
7,911,344
2020
3,340,278
2,797,066
790,539
6,927,883
7,734,973
$
14,521,962 $
14,662,856
Revolving unsecured operating line of credit and non-revolving unsecured credit facilities
The Trust is subject to certain key financial covenants pursuant to the agreement governing its revolving unsecured operating line
of credit and non-revolving unsecured credit facilities, which are calculated on a rolling twelve-month basis. As at and for the year
ended December 31, 2021, the Trust is in compliance with all applicable financial covenants.
The following table summarizes the Trust's performance relative to these key financial covenants:
Total indebtedness (i) (vi)
Secured indebtedness (ii) (vi)
Debt service coverage (iii) (vi)
Minimum unitholders' equity (in millions)
Ratio of unencumbered property assets to unsecured indebtedness (iv) (v) (vi)
Properties held for development as a percentage of consolidated gross book value of assets
Key covenant
< 60%
< 40%
> 1.5x
> $5,000
> 1.5x
< 15%
December 31, 2021
46.9 %
18.3 %
2.5 x
$7,911
1.9 x
11.0 %
(i)
Total indebtedness consists of the contractual amounts outstanding on mortgages payable, lines of credit and other bank loans, debentures
payable, capital lease obligations, contingent liabilities and the maximum exposure to loss for all third-party debt where RioCan has provided a
financial guarantee.
(ii) Secured indebtedness includes mortgages payable, secured construction lines and other bank loans and capital lease obligations, which are
secured against investment properties.
(iii) Debt service includes regular mortgage principal and interest payments, including interest capitalized on properties under development.
(iv) Unsecured indebtedness includes the contractual amounts outstanding of the revolving unsecured operating line of credit, non-revolving
unsecured credit facilities, debentures and any third-party debt amounts guaranteed by RioCan.
(v) Unencumbered property assets consist of properties that have not been pledged as security for debt. The unencumbered property asset to
unsecured indebtedness ratio is calculated as unencumbered assets divided by unsecured indebtedness.
(vi) These ratios include inputs from proportionately consolidated equity-accounted investments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
27. SUBSIDIARIES
The subsidiaries listed below are wholly owned and reflect significant entities of the Trust and are located in Canada:
Name
RioCan Management (BC) Inc.
RioCan Management Inc.
RioCan (KS) Management LP
RioCan Yonge Eglinton LP
RioCan (Festival Hall) Trust
Timmins Square Limited Partnership
Shoppers World Brampton Investment Trust
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Four LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Seven LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Ten LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Eleven LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Twelve LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Thirteen LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Fourteen LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Fifteen LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Sixteen LP
RioCan (GH) Limited Partnership
RioCan Property Services Trust
RioCan White Shield Limited Partnership
RioCan (GTA Marketplace) LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Seventeen LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Twenty-Two LP
RC NA Property 4 LP
RC NA Property 5 LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Twenty-Three LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Twenty-Four LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Twenty-Five LP
RioCan Realty Investments Partnership Twenty-Eight LP
Name
RC Elmvale Acres LP
RC Westgate LP
RC Lincoln Fields LP
RC Strawberry Hills LP
RC Yonge Roehampton LP
RC Dufferin LP
RC Mill Woods LP
RC 3180 Dufferin LP
RC 2290 Lawrence (White Shield) LP
Resale Air Right LP
RC Well Commercial LP
RC Well Residential LP
RC Kirkland Trust
RC Eglinton Avenue LP
RC Pivot LP
RC Sheppard Centre LP
RC Condo Management LP
RC Durham Centre LP
RC Grand Park LP
RC Scarborough Centre LP
RioCan (Bloor/St. Thomas) LP
RC Clarkson LP
RC (Leaside) LP - Class A, C, D, E, F and G
RC Yorkville LP
RC Windfield Farms LP
RC Lachine Trust
RC Sandalwood LP
The Trust has investments in certain joint ventures that are structured using entities that separate the investor and the investee.
As a result, the Trust only has rights to and is liable for the net assets of the investee for these joint ventures.
Refer to Note 4 for the financial information of RioCan-Fieldgate LP (2915-2943 Bloor Street West LP), RioCan-HBC JV,
Dawson-Yonge LP, RC (Queensway) LP, RC (Leaside) LP - Class B, WhiteCastle New Urban Fund, LP (WNUF 1), WhiteCastle
New Urban Fund 2, LP (WNUF 2), WhiteCastle New Urban Fund 3, LP (WNUF 3), WhiteCastle New Urban Fund 4, LP (WNUF
4), WhiteCastle New Urban Fund 5, LP (WNUF 5), which are the Trust's 10 associates and joint ventures that are accounted for
using the equity method as at December 31, 2021.
28. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Investing activities
The following table provides a reconciliation of capital expenditures on income properties:
Years ended December 31,
Recoverable and non-recoverable costs
Tenant improvements and external leasing commissions
Capital expenditures on income properties
Financing activities
Years ended December 31,
Interest received
Interest paid
Distributions paid:
Distributions declared during the year
Distributions declared in the prior year paid in the current year
Distributions declared in current year paid in the next year
Distributions paid
$
$
$
2021
35,121
42,835
77,956
2021
11,128 $
214,113
(304,153) $
(38,125)
24,781
(317,497) $
2020
20,171
41,421
61,592
2020
21,615
220,462
(457,525)
(38,121)
38,125
(457,521)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
The following provides a reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities:
Year ended December 31, 2021
Balance, beginning of year
Proceeds/advances, net
Repayments
Non-cash changes:
Mortgages payable
$
2,797,066 $
388,216
(772,204)
Deferred financing costs and premiums and discounts
3,574
Contractual principal assumed (disposed) on acquisition/
disposition, net
Balance, end of year
$
(82,636)
2,334,016 $
29. CHANGES IN OTHER WORKING CAPITAL ITEMS
Lines of credit and
other bank loans
790,539 $
492,553
—
2,818
—
Debentures
3,340,278
447,623
(800,000)
2,791
—
1,285,910 $
2,990,692
Years ended December 31,
Receivables and other assets
Mortgage receivable interest
Residential inventory
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Other
Net change in other working capital items
$
$
2021
(70,085) $
(1,810)
(33,744)
122,755
8,487
25,603 $
2020
21,063
8,304
(27,375)
72,236
3,296
77,524
30. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
RioCan's related parties include the following persons and/or entities:
(a) Associates, joint ventures or entities that are controlled or significantly influenced by the Trust; and
(b) Key management personnel including the Trustees and those persons having the authority and responsibility for planning,
directing and controlling the activities of RioCan.
Activity and transactions with associates and joint ventures are disclosed in Note 4.
Key management personnel are defined by the Trust as those individuals that have the authority and responsibility for planning,
directing and controlling the Trust's activities, directly or indirectly.
As at December 31, 2021, the Trust’s key management personnel include each of the Trustees and the following individuals:
President and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Gitlin; Chief Financial Officer, Dennis Blasutti; Chief Investment Officer, Andrew
Duncan. Effective January 1, 2022, Mr. John Ballantyne was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of RioCan and will
subsequently be included as key management personnel. As at December 31, 2020, the Trust's key management personnel
included the following: Chief Executive Officer, Edward Sonshine, President and Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan Gitlin; and
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Qi Tang.
Remuneration of the Trust’s Trustees and Key Executives during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:
Compensation and benefits
Unit-based compensation
Post-employment benefit costs
Trustees
2021
249 $
1,966
—
2,215 $
2020
175 $
(919)
—
(744) $
Key Executives
2021
6,367 $
7,496
175
14,038 $
2020
5,349
4,971
129
10,449
$
$
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
31. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Plan characteristics
RioCan sponsors a defined contribution plan and three defined benefit plans that provide pension and certain post-employment
benefits to eligible employees. Plan members are not required, nor are they permitted, to contribute to these plans. The defined
benefit plans are closed to new members and any new employees are generally eligible to join the defined contribution pension
plan. All plans are administered by separate funds that are legally segregated from RioCan.
Defined contribution plan
The Trust's defined contribution pension plan provides pension benefits based on accumulated RioCan contributions. RioCan's
contributions are based on a percentage of an employee’s annual earnings. For the year ended December 31, 2021, RioCan's
contributions to the defined contribution plan were $2.8 million (December 31, 2020 - $3.0 million).
Defined benefit plan
RioCan's defined benefit pension plans, one of which is a registered plan and two of which are supplemental unregistered plans,
provide pension benefits mostly based on years of credited service, the average of the highest five years of earnings and the age
of the member at retirement.
The Trust measures its benefit obligations and pension assets as at December 31 each year. All plans are valued using the
projected unit-credit method. The Trust funds its registered defined benefit pension plans in accordance with actuarially
determined amounts required to satisfy employee benefit obligations under current pension regulations. The most recent funding
actuarial valuation for the Trust's defined benefit plans was completed as at January 1, 2019, and the next valuation is scheduled
for January 1, 2022.
The fair value of the registered plan assets as at December 31, 2021 is $3.6 million (December 31, 2020 - $3.5 million). The
recognized pension obligation (net of plan assets) as at December 31, 2021 is $13.6 million (December 31, 2020 - $14.8 million).
Pension costs, net of recoveries, of $0.3 million were recorded in net income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2021
(pension costs for the year ended December 31, 2020 - $0.4 million). The discount rate used was 2.9% (December 31, 2020 -
2.4%), the compensation growth rate was 4.0% (December 31, 2020 - 4.0%) and the expected long-term rate of return on plan
assets was 2.9% (December 31, 2020 - 2.4%).
Actuarial gains and losses for the defined benefit plans are recognized in full in the period in which they occur in OCI. Such
actuarial gains and losses are also immediately recognized in retained earnings and are not reclassified to income in subsequent
periods.
32. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
RioCan primarily owns, develops, manages and operates retail-focused properties and mixed-use developments located in
Canada. In measuring its performance, the Trust does not distinguish or group its operations on a geographical or other basis
and, accordingly, has a single reportable segment. Management has applied judgment by aggregating its operating segments into
one reportable segment for disclosure purposes. Such judgment considers the nature of property operations, tenant mix and an
expectation that operating segments within a reportable segment have similar long-term economic characteristics. The Trust's
President and Chief Executive Officer is the chief operating decision-maker and regularly reviews RioCan's operations and
performance on an individual property basis. RioCan does not have any single major tenant or a significant group of tenants.
33. CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
Third-party guarantees
As at December 31, 2021, RioCan is contingently liable, as guarantor for debt, for approximately $255.4 million (December 31,
2020 - $195.1 million), which expires between 2022 and 2030, and which includes guarantees of $225.4 million (December 31,
2020 - $139.9 million) on behalf of co-owners. Debt guaranteed by RioCan that relates to the assumption of mortgages on
property dispositions is $30.0 million (December 31, 2020 - $55.2 million). There have been no defaults by the primary obligors
for debts on which the Trust has provided its guarantees and no provision for expected losses on these guarantees has been
recognized in the consolidated financial statements.
Expiry of guarantees by year is as follows:
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total
$
$
97,504
31,329
—
45,715
—
80,823
255,371
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, tabular amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts or unless otherwise noted)
Letters of credit and surety bonds
The Trust has aggregate letter of credit facilities with certain Schedule I banks totalling $94.9 million (December 31, 2020 -
$93.6 million). As at December 31, 2021, the Trust’s outstanding letters of credit under these facilities were $58.1 million
(December 31, 2020 - $66.8 million).
The Trust is contingently liable for surety bonds that have been provided to support condominium developments and warranties
in the amount of $110.5 million (December 31, 2020 - $68.8 million).
Investment commitments
As at December 31, 2021, the Trust has total unfunded investment commitments of $105.3 million relating to equity-accounted
investments (December 31, 2020 - $203.6 million).
Litigation
The Trust is involved with litigation and claims that arise from time to time in the normal course of business. In the opinion of
management, any liability that may arise from such contingencies will not have a significant adverse effect on the Trust’s
consolidated financial statements.
34. EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
Acquisitions and dispositions
On January 28, 2022, RioCan acquired a 100% interest in four properties located in Toronto, Ontario, for the combined purchase
price of $19.4 million including transaction costs.
On February 8, 2022, RioCan acquired a 90% interest in the first phase of Market, a new apartment complex in the heart of Laval,
Montreal's largest suburban area, for the purchase price of $46.8 million excluding transaction costs.
On January 24, 2022, RioCan disposed 40% of the air rights at The Well building C located in Toronto, Ontario, for sales
proceeds of $14.5 million including cost reimbursements.
Financing activities
On February 2, 2022, the Trust increased the credit limit on its revolving unsecured operating line of credit by $250.0 million to
$1.25 billion.
Distributions
Commencing with the February 2022 distribution, payable on March 7, 2022, the Trust increased its monthly distribution by
$0.005 per unit to $0.085 per unit or $1.02 per unit on an annualized basis.
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CORPORATE
INFORMATION
Senior Management
Jonathan Gitlin, President & Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Blasutti, Chief Financial Officer
John Ballantyne, Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Duncan, Chief Investment Officer
Terri Andrianopoulos, Senior Vice President, People & Brand
Oliver Harrison, Senior Vice President, Operations
Jeff Ross, Senior Vice President, Leasing & Tenant Construction
Franca Smith, Senior Vice President, Finance
Jennifer Suess, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Board of Trustees
Edward Sonshine O.Ont., Q.C.
Chairman, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
Chairman, Chesswood Group Limited
Siim A. Vanaselja (1)*,(2)
Lead Trustee
Director & Chair of the Board of TC Energy Corporation
Director of Power Corporation
Director of Great-West Lifeco Inc.
Bonnie R. Brooks, C.M.(3),(4)
Executive Chair of the Board of Directors of Chico’s FAS Inc. (CHS: NYSE)
Former CEO & President, Hudson’s Bay Company and Chico’s FAS Inc.
Richard Dansereau (1),(2)*
President, Global Head of Fiera Real Estate
Janice Fukakusa, C.M. (1),(2)
Chancellor, Ryerson University and Corporate Director
Jonathan Gitlin
President & Chief Executive Officer, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
Dale H. Lastman, C.M., O.Ont.
Chair & Partner, Goodmans LLP
Jane Marshall (2),(3),(4)*
Trustee, Plaza Retail REIT
Former COO, Choice Properties REIT
Charles M. Winograd (3)*,(4)
President, Winograd Capital Inc. and Corporate Director
Unitholder Information
Investor Contact
Head Office
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
RioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre,
2300 Yonge Street, Suite 500
P.O. Box 2386, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E4
Tel: (416) 866-3033 or 1 (800) 465-2733 | Fax: (416) 866-3020
Website: www.riocan.com | Email: ir@riocan.com
Kim Lee, Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: (416) 646-8326 | Email: klee@riocan.com
Auditors
Ernst & Young LLP
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Stock Exchange Listing
TSX Trust Company
P.O. Box 700, Station B
Montreal, Quebec H3B 3K3
Canada and United States: 1 (800) 387-0825
Outside North America: 1 (416) 682-3860
Fax: 1 (888) 486-7660 or 1 (514) 285-8457
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Head OfficeRioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre2300 Yonge Street, Suite 500 P.O. Box 2386 Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E4