Annual report 2020
13+ year
track record
$1.1B
institutional-quality
portfolio
8.1%
current yield
on book value
100%
commercial
real estate
focused
ABOUT
TIMBERCREEK FINANCIAL
We are a leading non-bank commercial lender, focused
exclusively on shorter-duration, structured financing
solutions to commercial real estate investors. Our
portfolio of institutional-quality commercial mortgages
are secured by stabilized, income-producing real estate in
urban markets across Canada. This portfolio construction
enables us to deliver on our time-tested investment
strategy. We preserve investor capital by lending
primarily against income-producing assets, diversifying
geographically, by asset type and borrower, and ensuring
conservative loan-to-value ratios. And we provide strong
risk-adjusted returns by investing in short-duration loans
(<5 years), ensuring high portfolio turnover, and achieving
premium pricing through customization, service and
speed of execution for our borrowers.
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
It’s safe to say 2020 was a year without
precedent, from an economic, social
and geopolitical perspective. Like many
other businesses, this resulted in a
rapidly changing operating environment
for Timbercreek and presented new
challenges for some of our borrowers.
Fortunately, our internal team was able
to adapt quickly and operate remotely
without interruption. On the whole, our
portfolio was quite resilient through
2020, owing to our focus on income-
producing assets and significant multi-
family residential exposure.
Ultimately, we are in the business of
creating attractive risk-adjusted income
for our shareholders, and we concluded
the year with a 97.3% dividend payout
ratio on distributable income of $0.71
per share, which are both within our
operating target and expectations.
Over the past 16 quarters, we have
maintained an average dividend payout
ratio of 94.9% on distributable income
despite the historically low interest
rate environment, demonstrating our
ability to maintain steady income which
is fundamental to our investment
proposition.
As we discussed during 2020, we
have not been fully immune from the
effects of COVID. Looking at last year’s
industry data, national commercial real
estate investment volume decreased
by almost 22% from 2019 and volume
in the underlying property markets
fell to levels not seen since 2016. This
had predictable effects on our loan
origination activity, which was materially
lower earlier in 2020, yet showed
resilience and increased as the year
progressed, culminating in a fairly active
fourth quarter.
BLAIR TAMBLYN
Chief EXECUTIVE Officer
I’m pleased to address our shareholders
once again as CEO of the company, a role
I returned to following the reorganization
of Timbercreek Asset Management late
last year, which resulted in the separation
of the debt and equity businesses into
two companies. Timbercreek Capital
– the new name of the debt platform –
continues as manager of Timbercreek
Financial, building on a 13-year track
record as a leading alternative lender in
the Canadian market. For our investors,
this change had no impact on the
operations and financial performance
of the company. We manage a portfolio
of commercial mortgages, and the
investment team responsible for
sourcing, underwriting, and servicing
these deals – several of whom we profile
in this report – has not changed.
Not surprisingly, the crisis affected
certain asset types and sectors materially
while others were stable and some even
thrived. The Canadian multifamily sector
– a segment we have always been highly
focused on and which represents more
than 52% of the portfolio – withstood
the worst of the pandemic better than
most other property types. Conversely,
office, retail, and hotel assets were
harder hit, resulting in multiple large real
estate investment trusts reducing their
distributions.
We felt the impact of COVID in Q4 2020,
as we recorded non-cash fair value
adjustments principally on a legacy retail
asset that has been affected by the
negative retail environment. This is one
of a handful of unique, legacy situations
in a small portion of the total loan
portfolio (3.5% of the total assets).
In a portfolio of 116 loans, and given
the environment in 2020, we are very
pleased with the durability of the
investments. We fared comparatively
well in large part because of how
we have constructed the portfolio.
For example, close to 85% of our
investments were secured by income-
producing assets at year end, first
mortgages represented more than 90%
of the portfolio, and our average loan-
to-value was 68.5%. At year end, we
had only two mortgage investments of
116 in arrears and no COVID-19 related
concessions. In addition, the interest and
principal payments from our borrowers
continue to be largely unaffected.
As we look ahead in 2021, while we
remain focused on investing safely
and prudently given the continued
uncertainty, we are seeing opportunities
that provide an attractive risk-return
profile and generally expect transaction
activity to improve versus 2020. Our
outlook is very much sector-dependant.
Retail, hospitality and office have been
more challenging sectors, and we will
continue to approach these cautiously.
Multi-family proved resilient and remains
an attractive and important segment for
the company. Our history and reputation
put us solidly in the transaction flow on
these types of assets.
Our experience shows us that, through
these periods of transition, there is
likely to be opportunity for specialized
lenders like Timbercreek that have
a sizable capital base and can bring
speed of execution and customization
to a transaction. Between syndications,
repayments and availability on our
recently expanded credit facility, we
remain very well capitalized with ample
liquidity.
We would like to thank our team for their
commitment in an unusually difficult
year. Their hard work and dedication
enables us to deliver on our investment
objectives. We also want to thank you,
our shareholders, for your continuing
support and confidence in us.
Sincerely.
Blair Tamblyn
Chief Executive Officer
OUR TEAM
Timbercreek Capital, manager of Timbercreek Financial,
has a deep team of more than 40 professionals focused on
commercial real estate debt strategies. The firm has originated
and managed more than $13B in commercial mortgages across
Canada, U.S., Ireland & UK.
“ Our conservative portfolio
positioning served us well
in 2020 and remains a hallmark
of how we invest to achieve
the investment objectives
for shareholders.”
Scott Rowland
Chief Investment Officer
Scott is responsible for the
development of investment
strategies and processes, as well
as the overall performance of
Timbercreek’s portfolios. Scott
is a highly seasoned investment
professional with over 25
years of industry experience,
including serving as the Co-
Head of Debt Strategies for
Fiera Properties, Managing
Director for Blackstone’s
debt business in Canada and
Managing Director for GE
Capital Real Estate.
Tracy Johnston, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer
Tracy is responsible for
overseeing corporate financing,
financial reporting and the risk
analytics platform for
the firm. Tracy joined the
team following 15 years in
senior finance roles mainly
in the real estate industry,
including senior roles with
The Cadillac Fairview
Corporation, DREAM Office REIT
and DREAM Industrial REIT, as
well as Deloitte & Touche LLP.
“ While industry-wide transaction
activity was slower in 2020,
we continue to see solid demand
and attractive risk-adjusted
opportunities, and believe
our depth of capital, speed of
execution and more flexible
terms provide us with
a competitive advantage.”
Patrick Smith
Managing Director,
Global Credit – Canada
Patrick is responsible for leading
the global underwriting team
in support of origination and
credit approval for the Canadian
platform. Patrick has 20 years
of experience in real estate
finance and asset management,
including senior positions with
Conundrum Capital and Merrill
Lynch’s Canadian CMBS lending
group, where he managed the
origination, underwriting and
structuring of over $2 billion in
commercial mortgage loans.
Geoff McTait
Managing Director,
Origination – Canada
Head of Global Syndication
Geoff leads the Canadian debt
origination team and facilitates
growth of the Canadian
investment portfolios.
Geoff joined the team with
more 20 years of commercial
real estate lending experience,
including origination leadership
positions of increasing seniority
at Fiera Properties, Blackstone
and GE Capital Real Estate.
Karynna Ma
Vice President,
Investor Relations
Karynna oversees sales and
investor relations for the
company and works closely
with institutional investors
and investment consultants in
Canada, the U.S., and Europe.
Karynna brings over 20 years
of experience providing
financial products and services
to retail and institutional
investors in public and private
markets, including roles with
Bastion Infrastructure Group,
Mackenzie Investments and
Fidelity Investments.
“ As one of the most experienced
lenders in our space, we have
established an enviable track
record of delivering consistent
income for our shareholders
while managing risk, which we
believe sets us apart.”
During the year,
Timbercreek executed
on several initiatives
to enhance its financial
flexibility.
We opportunistically utilized the Normal Course
Issuer's Bid ("NCIB") to repurchase $20.0 million in share
buy-backs at an average 5.0% discount to book value per
share, during the market turmoil associated with
the onset of COVID-19. This action was accretive to book
value per share. In addition, the Company repaid
$45.8 million of its 5.4% convertible debenture utilizing
the existing credit facility which carries a substantially
lower cost of capital. The credit facility was also
renegotiated to increase its current size to $535.0 million
from $500.0 million. These strategic cost management
initiatives will enhance net income and comprehensive
income on a go-forward basis or allow for similar
profitability on reduced revenue.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT ADVISORY
The terms, the “Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” in the following Management Discussion & Analysis (“MD&A”)
refer to Timbercreek Financial Corp. (the “Company” or “Timbercreek Financial”). This MD&A may contain forward-
looking statements relating to anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that
are not historical facts but instead represent our beliefs regarding future events. These statements are typically
identified by expressions like “believe”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “would”, “will”, “intends”, “projected”, “in our
opinion” and other similar expressions. By their nature, forward-looking statements require us to make assumptions
which include, among other things, that (i) the Company will have sufficient capital under management to effect its
investment strategies and pay its targeted dividends to shareholders, (ii) the investment strategies will produce the
results intended by Timbercreek Capital Inc. (“Manager”), a subsidiary and as successor in interest to Timbercreek
Asset Management Inc.(“TAMI”), (iii) the markets will react and perform in a manner consistent with the investment
strategies and (iv) the Company is able to invest in mortgages and other investments of a quality that will generate
returns that meet and/or exceed the Company’s targeted investment returns.
Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is significant risk that predictions
and other forward-looking statements will prove not to be accurate. We caution readers of this MD&A not to
place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements as a number of factors could cause actual future results,
conditions, actions or events to differ materially from the targets, expectations, estimates or intentions expressed
or implied in the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from management expectations
as projected in such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to, general
market conditions, impacts as a result of COVID-19, interest rates, regulatory and statutory developments, the
effects of competition in areas that the Company may invest in and the risks detailed from time to time in the
Company’s public disclosures. For more information on risks, please refer to the “Risks and Uncertainties” section
in this MD&A, and the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Information Form (“AIF”), which can be found on the
System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) website at www.sedar.com.
We caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive and that when relying on forward-looking statements
to make decisions with respect to investing in the Company, investors and others should carefully consider these
factors, as well as other uncertainties and potential events and the inherent uncertainty of forward-looking
statements. Due to the potential impact of these factors, the Company and the Manager do not undertake, and
specifically disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law.
This MD&A is dated March 5, 2021. Disclosure contained in this MD&A is current to that date, unless otherwise
noted. Additional information on the Company, its dividend reinvestment plan and its mortgage investments is
available on the Company’s website at www.timbercreekfinancial.com. Additional information about the Company,
including its AIF, can be found at www.sedar.com.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Timbercreek Financial is a leading non-bank lender providing financing solutions to qualified real estate investors who are
generally in a transitional phase of the investment process.
Timbercreek Financial fulfills a financing requirement that is not well serviced by the commercial banks: primarily shorter
duration, structured financing. Real estate investors typically use short-term mortgages to bridge a period (generally one
to five years) during which they conduct property repairs, redevelop the property or purchase another investment. These
short-term “bridge” mortgages are typically repaid with traditional bank mortgages (lower cost and longer-term debt) once
the transitional period is over, a restructuring is complete or from proceeds generated on the sale of assets. Timbercreek
Financial focuses primarily on lending against income-producing real estate such as multi-residential, retail and office
properties. This emphasis on cash-flowing properties is an important risk management strategy.
Timbercreek Financial, through its Manager, has established preferred lender status with many active real estate investors
by providing quick execution on investment opportunities and by providing flexible terms to borrowers. Timbercreek
Financial works with borrowers throughout the terms of their mortgages to ensure that their capital requirements are met
and, if requested, considers modifications of or extensions to the terms of their mortgages to accommodate additional
opportunities that may arise or changes that may occur.
The Company is, and intends to continue to be, qualified as a mortgage investment corporation (“MIC”) as defined under
Section 130.1(6) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (“ITA”).
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
This MD&A has been prepared to provide information about the financial results of the Company for the year ended
December 31, 2020. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for
the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, which are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
The functional and reporting currency of the Company is Canadian dollars and unless otherwise specified, all amounts in this
MD&A are in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share and other non-financial data.
Copies of these documents have been filed electronically with securities regulators in Canada through SEDAR and may be
accessed through the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.
NON-IFRS MEASURES
The Company prepares and releases consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS. In this MD&A, as a
complement to results provided in accordance with IFRS, the Company discloses certain financial measures not recognized
under IFRS and that do not have standard meanings prescribed by IFRS (collectively the “non-IFRS measures”).
The Company has presented such non-IFRS measures because the Manager believes they are relevant measures of the
Company’s ability to earn and distribute recurring cash flows and earnings for dividends and provide a clearer understanding
of the Company’s financial performance.
The Company’s financial performance is predominately generated from net investment income from net mortgage
investments. The Company may enter into certain mortgage participation agreements with other institutional lenders,
where such agreements may provide for the Company’s participation either on a pari passu basis or in a subordinated
position with one or more institutional syndication partners. For IFRS presentation purposes, where the derecognition
criteria is not met, mortgage investments are reported on a gross basis, with the portion related to the syndicated
mortgages being included in the mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications and a corresponding liability as
mortgage syndication liabilities. Mortgage syndication liabilities are non-recourse mortgages with period to period variances
not impacting the Company’s performance. Refer to note 4 of the consolidated financial statements. The relevant factors
causing period to period variances include net mortgage principal amounts, portfolio allocation, weighted average interest
rate and turnover rate.
These non-IFRS measures should not be construed as alternatives to total net income and comprehensive income or cash
flows from operating activities as determined in accordance with IFRS.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES FOR NET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS:
i. Net mortgage investments – represents total mortgage investments, net of mortgage syndication liabilities and before
adjustments for interest receivable, unamortized lender fees and allowance for mortgage investments loss as at the
reporting date.
ii. Weighted average loan-to-value (“WALTV”) – a measure of advanced and unadvanced mortgage commitments on a
mortgage investment, including priority or pari-passu debt on the underlying real estate, as a percentage of the fair
value of the underlying real estate collateral at the time of approval of the mortgage investment. For construction/
redevelopment mortgage investments, fair value is based on an “as completed” basis. For unimproved land property,
fair value is based on an “as is” basis. Net mortgage investments measured at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”)
are excluded from weighted average loan-to-value computation. This is a key measure to explain period to period
performance variances of net mortgage investments.
iii. Turnover ratio – represents total net mortgage investments repayments during the stated period, expressed as a
percentage of the average net mortgage investment portfolio for the stated period. The Company makes mortgages
or loans to only commercial borrowers that are short-term (generally one to five years), as such the portfolio turnover
rate is higher than typical mortgage portfolios which include individual or non-commercial borrower loans. This is a
key measure to explain period to period performance variances of net mortgage investments as turnover from both
scheduled and early repayments impacts revenue.
iv. Weighted average interest rate for the period – represents the weighted average of daily interest rates (not including
lender fees) on the net mortgage investments for the daily period. As a result, the Company complements IFRS measures
(which presents financial positions as a point of time basis) with weighted daily average data to explain significant
variances. This is a key measure to explain period to period performance variances of net mortgage investments.
v. Weighted average lender fees for the period – represents the cash lender fees received on individual mortgage
investments during the stated period, expressed as a percentage of the Company’s advances on those mortgage
investments. If the entire lender fee is received but the mortgage investment is not fully funded, the denominator is
adjusted to include the Company’s unadvanced commitment. As a result, the Company complements IFRS measures
(which presents financial positions as a point of time basis) with weighted average data to explain significant variances.
This is a key measure to explain period to period performance variances of net mortgage investments as lender fees is
one of the main contributors to net investment income and distributable income.
vi. Average net mortgage investment portfolio – represents the daily average of net mortgage investments for the stated
period. As a result, the Company complements IFRS measures (which presents financial positions as a point of time
basis) with weighted daily average data to explain significant variances. This is a key measure to explain period to period
performance variances of net mortgage investments as average net mortgage investment portfolio is a basis for interest
income earned during the period.
vii. Enhanced return portfolio – represents other investments and net equity in investment properties not included in net
mortgage investments.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES FOR COMPANY’S ASSESSMENT OF ITS DISTRIBUTION PAYING CAPACITY:
It is the Company’s view that IFRS net income does not necessarily provide a complete measure of the Company’s recurring
operating performance as IFRS net income includes non-cash items such as amortization of lender fees, amortization of
financing costs, unrealized fair value changes, and allowance for mortgage investments loss, which are not representative of
recurring operating performance. Distributable income is a non-IFRS financial measure of recurring cash flows based on the
definition set forth by the Company.
Distributable income is computed as IFRS consolidated net income, adjusted for the earlier mentioned items, calculated
on an IFRS basis. The Company uses Distributable Income in assessing its dividend paying capacity. A reconciliation of the
distributable income is provided in “Analysis of Financial Information for the Period” section of the MD&A.
Payout ratio on distributable income is a non-IFRS financial measure of the Company’s ability to generate recurring cash flows
for dividends. Payout ratio on earnings per share, where earnings is calculated on an IFRS basis, is a common measure of the
sustainability of a company’s dividend payments and is useful when comparing it to other companies of similar industries.
i. Distributable income – represents the Company’s ability to generate recurring cash flows for dividends by removing
the effect of amortization, accretion, unrealized fair value adjustments, allowance for mortgage investments loss, and
unrealized gain or loss from total net income and comprehensive income.
ii. Distributable income per share – represents the total distributable income divided by the weighted average common
shares outstanding for the stated period.
iii. Payout ratio on distributable income – represents total common share dividends paid and declared for payment, divided
by distributable income for the stated period.
iv. Payout ratio on earnings per share – represents total common share dividends paid and declared for payment, divided by
total net income and comprehensive income for the stated period.
v. Adjusted net income and comprehensive income – represents adjusted net income and comprehensive income for the
stated period to exclude the impact from unrealized fair value gain/(loss) on financial assets measured at FVTPL and
on derivative contracts (interest rate swap) used for hedging purposes but hedge accounting was not adopted. The
fair value loss on financial assets represents the change in unrealized loss determined based on the fair value that the
Company determined using its valuation policies on the financial assets. The fair value gain/(loss) on the interest rate
swap contract represents the change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of fair value of the interest rate swap,
determined based on the fair value that the Company would pay or receive if the interest rate swap had been terminated
as at the reporting date.
vi. Adjusted earnings per share – adjusted earnings per share is calculated in the same manner as earnings per share using
adjusted net income and comprehensive income for the stated period.
vii. Payout ratio on adjusted earnings per share – represents total common share dividends paid and declared for payment,
divided by adjusted net income and comprehensive income for the stated period.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND OUTLOOK
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Reflecting on 2020 we will all agree it will be remembered as a year almost without precedent, from an economic, social
and geopolitical perspective. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Q1 2020 resulted in a rapidly changing Timbercreek
Financial’s operating environment, but our team adapted quickly to the work from home model, and as a result our business
was able to achieve many of its objectives. Overall national commercial real estate investment volume decreased by 21.9%
versus 2019 and marking the lowest overall level since 2016. Corresponding loan origination activity was also materially
lower earlier in the year, however we saw resilience and increased activity as the year progressed. Looking past transaction
volumes to the underlying operating performance of investment grade real assets, not surprisingly the hospitality and retail
sectors were particularly affected, resulting in multiple large real estate investment trusts reducing their distributions,
while other national and global real estate owners and operators revised numerous asset-level investment programs. While
the long-term economic effects of COVID-19 remain unknown, we are optimistic that the vaccination programs will prove
successful and that brighter days are on the horizon.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted From a portfolio perspective, our conservative approach and focus on income-producing assets and significant multi-
family residential exposure served us well last year. Overall, we concluded the year with a 97.3% dividend payout ratio on
distributable income of $0.71 per share, which is within our operating target and expectations In addition, the interest and
principal payments from our borrowers continued to be in line with historical collection rates and, at year end, we had only
2 mortgage investments (of 116) in arrears and no COVID-19 related concessions. Weighted average loan-to-value decreased
from 70.5% as at December 31, 2019 to 68.5% as at December 31, 2020, primarily a result of conservative reinvestment
activities in 2020 on new investments.
Over the last 16 quarters we have maintained an average dividend payout ratio of 94.9% on distributable income despite
the historically low interest rate environment we have experienced, demonstrating the Company’s resiliency and ability to
maintain steady income which is fundamental to our investment proposition.
The mortgage portfolio asset mix remains firmly weighted to multi-family residential assets at 52.3%. From a COVID-19 risk
perspective the portfolio has zero hospitality exposure and only modest retail exposure at 18.3%. Of note, approximately
80% of the Company’s retail exposure is secured by downtown “high-street” assets in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal that
are characterized by strategic locations and store front access. These assets have performed well through the pandemic and
have strong long-term value expectations – as opposed to traditional format fashion-oriented assets that were enduring
a systemic shift towards online shopping pre-pandemic, which has dramatically accelerated by the COVID-19 induced shift
to e-commerce.
Geographically, our Alberta exposure was reduced to $201.7 million from $252.4 million at the end of 2019 reflective of our
cautious view of this energy exposed market while our Quebec exposure has increased to $260.5 million from $109.1 million.
Quebec was a focus area in 2020 given the diversified economic characteristics of the province. To continue to advance
these efforts, Timbercreek Capital is planning to open a Montreal office in early 2021. Current year end exposure in Ontario
has been reduced as a result of specific repayments in late 2020, with this expected to increase again in 2021.
During the year the Company has executed on two initiatives to enhance its financial flexibility:
The Company opportunistically utilized its Normal Course Issuer’s Bid (“NCIB”) to repurchase $20.0 million in share buy-
backs at an average 5.0% discount to current book value per share, during the market turmoil associated with the onset
of COVID-19. This action was accretive to book value per share; and
On October 22, the Company repaid $45.8 million of its 5.4% convertible debenture utilizing the existing credit facility
which carries a substantially lower cost of capital. The credit facility was also re-negotiated to increase its current size
to $535.0 million from $500.0 million, and the revolving nature of the facility allows the Company to save even further
during periods when the funds are undrawn.
These strategic cost management initiatives will enhance net income and comprehensive income on a go-forward basis or
allow for similar profitability on reduced revenue should the investment portfolio be reduced as a result of conservative
investment measures taken by the Manager.
While the aggregate portfolio has held up well in the pandemic environment, the component of the net mortgage portfolio
measured at FVTPL, which represents 3.5% of total assets, was reduced by $15.5 million in Q4 2020 ($19.5 million for the
year) to $60.7 million. The majority of this fair value loss reflects the Company’s view that the valuation on a smaller-market
enclosed retail asset has been materially affected by the negative retail environment being exacerbated by COVID-19,
as noted above. After completing a strategic review of the asset in Q4 the borrower elected to pursue a redevelopment
plan, and the Company is adjusting its valuation accordingly. The Company has been actively working with the borrower to
conclude on a strategy for the asset, which has evolved from a legacy loan that required enforcement action in 2018 after
the previous operator was unable to manage the rapidly changing traditional retail lease up strategies. A second fair market
value adjustment was taken related to a manufactured housing project that has experienced significant approval delays. We
are focused on exiting these positions prudently to allow for redeployment of capital into new mortgage investments. If the
fair value loss taken in 2020 proves to be permanent, the implied lost interest yield would equate to less than 2.0% of 2020
net income and other comprehensive income and similarly represents 1.7% of net mortgage investments.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted OUTLOOK
Timbercreek Financial continues to see strong demand for mid-market alternative lending in Canada and attractive risk-
adjusted lending opportunities. COVID-19 has had a material impact on commercial real estate with key differences
depending on sector. While overall transaction volumes declined in 2020, there was a strong rebound by the Q4. In addition,
while multi-family proved very resilient, and in fact ended 2020 with a record investment volume, that was more than offset
by weakness in retail, hospitality and office.
From a competitive standpoint, the reduction in interest rates has resulted in some near-term compression of mortgage
coupons especially in conventional longer-term lending. While Timbercreek Financial’s focus on shorter-term opportunities
to support value-add projects generally results in more durable pricing, competition to deploy capital is a potential headwind
in 2021, especially earlier in the year while large institutional players put capital to work to meet their allocation targets.
Offsetting a reduction in interest rates are two factors; (i) a corresponding reduction in interest expense on our credit facility
and (ii) and a lower cost of capital from senior conventional syndication partners to actively generate strong B-note returns
for the Company.
Timbercreek Financial will continue to be cautious in 2021 and will evaluate the ongoing economic environment and
COVID-19 related uncertainty. Through these periods of transition, there will also be opportunity and the Company is well
capitalized to take advantage of these situations. Finally, during this unique period of uncertainty with non-multi-family
assets, Timbercreek Financial will likely be more active in well located development projects where risk-return opportunities
are attractive. However, non-income producing assets will remain less than 20% of total exposure.
PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY
In the fourth quarter, collections remained high and largely unaffected by COVID-19. We collected approximately 99.2% of
December 2020 interest payments which is materially in line with historical collection rates. This performance highlights the
creditworthiness and financial capacity of our existing borrower base.
Industry-wide transaction activity improved in the fourth quarter, relative to Q3 2020. Despite COVID-19 challenges, the
Company funded 11 new net mortgage investments totaling $212.5 million and made additional advances of $68.4 million.
Portfolio turnover increased to 19.6%, compared with 12.3% in Q3 2020 and the net value of the mortgage portfolio,
excluding syndications, was $1,143.1 million at the end of Q4 2020, a decrease of $10.1 million from Q3 2020. The amount
drawn on the credit facility funding mortgage investments was $458.8 million at the end of Q4 2020, compared to
$470.0 million at the end of Q3 2020. With approximately $76.2 million available on the credit facility, Timbercreek Financial
was in a strong liquidity position entering 2021.
At the end of Q4 2020, 84.9% of the mortgage investments were secured by income-producing properties, compared to
84.1% in Q3 2020. Multi-residential real estate assets (apartment buildings) comprise the largest portion of the portfolio at
52.3% at quarter end, compared to 50.0% in Q3 2020.
Our exposure to first mortgages was 90.3% of the net mortgage portfolio at year end. Our current weighted average loan-to-
value ratio increased modestly to 68.5% compared to 68.2% in Q3 2020, reflecting our conservative positioning. Despite this
positioning, we have maintained our margins and rates. Our weighted average interest rate for the period was 7.2% in Q4
2020 with an exit rate of 7.2% as at December 31, 2020, consistent with the period Q3 2020 and as at September 30, 2020.
The net mortgage portfolio remains heavily weighted toward Canada’s largest provinces, with approximately 97.1% of the
mortgage portfolio invested in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec and Alberta, the majority of which are in urban markets
that generally experience better real estate liquidity and thus offer a better risk profile.
The weighted average interest rate in the existing portfolio is well protected at the end of Q4 2020, due to floating rate loans
with rate floors representing 78.1% (Q3 2020 – 77.3% and Q4 2019 – 71.0%) of the portfolio. The high percentage of floating
rate loans with rate floors has muted the impact of interest rate cuts in Q1 2020 and pricing on recent transactions has
remained relatively unchanged.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
KEY FINANCIAL POSITION INFORMATION
Net mortgage investments1
Enhanced Return Portfolio1
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Total assets
Total liabilities
Shareholders’ equity
Book value per share
Convertible debentures, par
Credit facility (investment properties)
Credit facility (mortgage investments)
Total credit facility limit
Credit utilization rate
COMMON SHARE INFORMATION
Number of common shares outstanding
Closing trading price
Market capitalization
1. Refer to non-IFRS measures section.
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,143,121
91,640
1,711,462
1,026,412
685,050
8.47
91,000
30,656
458,299
565,690
88.3%
80,887,433
8.65
699,676
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,244,082
78,247
1,797,506
1,069,114
728,392
8.75
136,800
30,622
459,767
530,690
94.0%
83,254,130
9.93
826,714
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,210,993
104,678
1,945,031
1,229,066
715,965
8.77
136,800
32,773
476,166
533,277
96.4%
81,632,844
8.75
714,287
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted OPERATING RESULTS1
Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
2018
NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net Investment Income on financial assets measured at
amortized cost
Total fair value (loss) gain and other income on financial assets
measured at FVTPL
Net rental income
Expenses
Income from operations
Other income, net
Fair value loss on FPHFS
Loss from foreclosed properties held for sale
Financing costs:
Financing cost on credit facilities
Financing cost on convertible debentures
Fair value gain (loss) on derivative contract
Net (loss) income and comprehensive income
Payout ratio on earnings per share
ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net (loss) income and comprehensive income
Add: fair value (gain) loss on derivative contract
(interest rate swap)
Add: net unrealized loss (gain) on financial assets
measured at FVTPL
Adjusted net income and comprehensive income1
Payout ratio on adjusted earnings per share1
DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME
Adjusted net income and comprehensive income1
Less: amortization of lender fees
Add: lender fees received and receivable
Add: amortization of financing costs, credit facility
Add: amortization of financing costs, debentures
Add: accretion expense, debentures
Add: unrealized fair value (gain) loss on FPHFS
Add: net operating (gain) loss on FPHFS
Add: unrealized fair value (gain) loss on DSU
Add: allowance for expected credit loss loss
Distributable income1
Payout ratio on distributable income1
PER SHARE INFORMATION
Dividends paid to shareholders
Weighted average common shares
Dividends per share
Earnings per share (basic and diluted)
Adjusted earnings per share (basic and diluted)1
Distributable income per share1
1. Refer to non-IFRS measures section.
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
23,958
(14,918)
373
(5,560)
3,853
—
—
—
(4,397)
(1,919)
850
(1,613)
n/a
(1,613)
(850)
15,477
13,014
107.2%
13,014
(2,929)
1,813
249
470
79
—
—
(99)
2,024
14,621
95.4%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
24,690
517
414
(3,994)
21,627
—
—
—
(5,323)
(2,203)
—
14,101
101.8%
14,101
—
(489)
13,612
105.5%
13,612
(2,660)
3,502
407
300
61
—
—
—
333
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
95,940
(16,778)
1,453
(18,024)
62,591
—
—
—
(18,025)
(8,624)
(3,940)
32,002
176.4%
32,002
3,940
18,949
54,891
102.8%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
98,514
923
1,440
(15,863)
85,014
413
—
—
(21,886)
(8,801)
—
54,740
104.3%
54,740
—
188
54,928
103.9%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
94,087
871
821
(14,776)
81,003
1,217
(109)
(39)
(18,376)
(10,628)
—
53,068
103.4%
53,068
—
(74)
52,994
103.6%
$
54,891
$
54,928
$
52,994
(10,110)
7,660
953
1,458
271
—
—
(99)
2,994
(10,029)
10,039
1,655
1,191
244
—
—
—
1,313
(8,328)
11,342
1,248
1,767
384
109
39
—
550
$
15,555
$
58,018
$
59,341
$
60,105
92.3%
97.3%
96.2%
91.3%
13,953
$
14,355
$
56,447
$
57,078
$
54,890
80,887,433
83,196,897
81,870,250
82,663,775
79,344,276
0.17
(0.02)
0.16
0.18
$
$
$
$
0.17
0.17
0.16
0.19
$
$
$
$
0.69
0.39
0.67
0.71
$
$
$
$
0.69
0.66
0.66
0.72
$
$
$
$
0.69
0.66
0.67
0.76
Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 (“Q4 2020”) AND DECEMBER 31, 2019 (“Q4 2019”)
The Company funded 11 new net mortgage investments (Q4 2019 – 25) totaling $212.5 million (Q4 2019 –
$336.2 million), and made additional advances on existing mortgage investments totaling $68.4 million (Q4 2019 –
$50.7 million). The weighted average interest rate on new net mortgage investments was 6.3% and new funding mainly
comprised of $129.0 million in multi-residential investments. The Company fully discharged 24 mortgage investments
(Q4 2019 – 24) and partially discharged mortgage investments totaling $275.5 million (Q4 2019 – $316.9 million).
Weighted average interest rate on fully discharged net mortgage investments was 6.6%. The quarterly weighted average
interest rate on net mortgage investment was 7.2% in Q4 2020, compared to 7.2% in Q3 2020 (Q4 2019 – 7.2%). The
weighted average interest rate remained steady compared to Q3 2020.
Funding of new and existing net mortgage investments of $280.9 million, offset by repayments of $275.5 million and
negative fair value adjustment of $15.5 million, resulted in a lower net mortgage investment portfolio of $1,143.1 million,
compared to $1,153.2 million at the end of Q3 2020.
Turnover ratio was 19.6% for Q4 2020 (Q4 2019 – 26.0%). While improved from 12.3% at Q3 2020, the decrease in
the turnover ratio from Q4 2019 can be directly tied to the market environment as a result of COVID-19 where sale
transactions have been delayed but are still reasonably expected to progress as underwritten.
Other investments within the enhanced return portfolio were $74.4 million (September 30, 2020 – $76.4 million), a net
decrease of $2.0 million in the quarter, primarily due to partial repayment of a collateralized loan investment.
Net investment income on financial assets measured at amortized cost decreased by $700 quarter over quarter
($24.0 million in Q4 2020 compared to $24.7 million in Q4 2019), primarily attributable to lower weighted average net
investments over the periods ($1,124.2 million in Q4 2020 compared to $1,197.4 million in Q4 2019).
Fair value loss or gains and other income on financial assets measured at FVTPL decreased this quarter from a gain of
$517 in Q4 2019 to a loss of $14.9 million in Q4 2020 resulting primarily from negative unrealized fair value adjustments
of $15.5 million (Q4 2019 – $489) on mortgage investments measured at FVTPL including a negative adjustment on
a mortgage investment secured by a retail asset resulting from the effects COVID-19 has had on existing tenancies as
well as the risks and costs associated with a redevelopment plan to stabilize the asset, as well as a negative adjustment
on a mortgage investment for a manufactured housing project secured by land resulting from approval delays and the
associated risks in commencing the development of the project.
Income from operations saw a $17.7 million decrease quarter over quarter ($3.9 million in Q4 2020 compared to
$21.6 million in Q4 2019), after adjusting for unrealized fair value loss or gain on financial assets measured at FVTPL
of $15.5 million for Q4 2020 ($489 for Q4 2019), described above, adjusted income from operations for Q4 2020 was
$18.5 million ($21.1 million Q4 2019). The decrease of $2.6 million over prior year is primarily as a result of the decrease
in net investment income described above of $700 and an increase in the allowance for credit loss of $1.7 million,
partially offset by lower general and administrative expenses.
Non-refundable cash lender fees were $1.8 million (Q4 2019 – $3.5 million), due primarily to lower new net mortgage
investments of $212.5 million in the period versus $336.2 million for the same period in 2019. The quarterly weighted
average lender fees on new and renewed mortgages was 0.7% during the quarter (Q4 2019 – 1.0%), while the quarterly
weighted average lender fee on new mortgages only was 1.5% (Q4 2019 – 1.1%). The quarterly weighted average lender
fees on renewed mortgage accounts was 0.25% (Q4 2019 – 0.20%) and accounts for 56.0% of the weighted cash lender
fee, compared to 19.5% in Q4 2019, which is a significant contributing factor to lower quarterly weighted average lender
fees on new and renewed mortgages.
The Company recorded an $850 fair value gain from a 2-year interest rate swap contract (the “Contract”) entered into
in December 2019. The fair value gain relating to the Contract is recorded at FVTPL in accordance with IFRS, which will
expire at par upon maturity. Refer to note 6(a) of the annual financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2020
and 2019.
Excluding the $850 fair value gain arising from the Contract and the unrealized loss from financial assets measured at
FVTPL of $15.5 million, the Company generated adjusted net income and comprehensive income of $13.0 million (Q4
2019 – $13.6 million) or adjusted earnings per share of $0.16 basic and diluted (Q4 2019 – $0.16 basic and diluted). The
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted Company declared $14.0 million in dividends (Q4 2019 – $14.4 million) to common shareholders, representing a payout
ratio of 107.2% (Q4 2019 – 105.5%) on an adjusted earnings per share basis.
General and administrative expenses were $298 (Q4 2019 – $487), reflecting slightly reduced operating costs due to
COVID-19 that had been accrued for in the year, but did not materialize.
Weighted average interest rate in the existing portfolio is well protected at the end of Q4 2020 with 14.4% fixed rate
exposure (December 31, 2019 – 22.7%) and floating rate loans with rate floors representing 78.1% (December 31, 2019 –
71.0%), this is consistent with the overall asset allocation strategy shift toward floating rate assets.
The Company generated distributable income of $14.6 million (Q4 2019 – $15.6 million) or distributable income per
share of $0.18 (Q4 2019 – $0.19), representing a payout ratio of 95.4% (Q4 2019 – 92.3%) on a distributable income
basis.
On October 22, 2020, in accordance with the terms of the 5.4% series debenture, the Company repaid $46.4 million in
aggregate principal and interest. The Company drew $40.0 million from its credit facility to fund the redemption and
associated accrued interest. This resulted in interest savings of approximately $170 for the quarter.
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 (“2020”) AND DECEMBER 31, 2019 (“2019”)
The Company funded 42 new net mortgage investments (2019 – 62) totaling $451.3 million (2019 – $733.5 million),
made additional advances on existing mortgage investments totaling $146.0 million (2019 – $99.7 million) and fully
discharged 55 mortgage investments (2019 – 57) and partially discharged mortgage investments totaling $678.8 million
(2019 – $799.6 million). As a result, the net mortgage investment portfolio as at December 31, 2020 has decreased by
$101.0 million, including a fair value loss of $19.5 million, to $1,143.1 million (December 31, 2019 – $1,244.1 million),
or 8.1% from December 31, 2019. During the year, the Company proactively bought back shares under its NCIB at
an average price of $8.05 per share, aggregating to $20.0 million, contributing to the reduction in the net mortgage
investments on a levered basis of approximately $35.1 million.
Other investments within the enhanced return portfolio were $74.4 million, including an allowance for credit loss of
$1.6 million (December 31, 2019 – $61.5 million and $25, respectively). The net increase of $12.9 million was mainly
due to new fundings of collateralized loan investments, and foreign exchange translation, which is economically hedged
through current cross currency or forward contracts.
2020 began with $1,244.1 million of net mortgage investments bearing a 7.1% weighted average interest rate. By the
end of Q4 2020, net mortgage investments had declined to $1,143.1 million, as described above at a relatively consistent
7.2% weighted average interest rate.
Net Investment Income on financial assets measured at amortized cost was $95.9 million (2019 – $98.5 million), a
decrease of $2.6 million, or 2.6% from 2019. Decrease in net investment income 2020 compared to 2019 was primarily
due to:
$1.0 million decrease in interest income from net mortgage and collateralized loan investments, as a result of lower
net mortgage investments; and
$2.3 million decrease in lender fees due to lower book turnover in the year.
Fair value loss or gains and other income on financial assets measured at FVTPL decreased in the year from a gain of
$923 in 2019 to a loss of $16.8 million in 2020 resulting primarily from negative unrealized fair value adjustments of
$18.9 million (2019 – $188) on mortgage investments measured at FVTPL including a negative adjustment on a mortgage
investment secured by a retail asset resulting from the effects COVID-19 has had on existing tenancies as well as the risks
and costs associated with a redevelopment plan to stabilize the asset, as well as a negative adjustment on a mortgage
investment for a manufactured housing project secured by land resulting from approval delays and the associated risks
in commencing the development of the project.
The Company generated income from operations of $62.6 million (2019 – $85.0 million), a decrease of $22.4 million or
26.4% from 2019, after adjusting for unrealized fair value loss on financial assets measured at FVTPL of $18.9 million for
2020 ($188 for 2019), described above, adjusted income from operations for 2020 was $81.5 million ($85.2 million 2019).
The decrease of $3.7 million over prior year is primarily as a result of the decrease in net investment income described
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted above of $2.6 million and an increase in the ACL of $1.7 million, offsetting this was a net increase of $1.5 million of
interest income earned on financial assets measured at FVTPL in the year.
Weighted average loan-to-value decreased from 70.5% as at December 31, 2019 to 68.5% as at December 31, 2020 (and
up from 68.2% as at Q3 2020). The change is primarily a result of conservative reinvestment activities in 2020 on new
investments.
General and administrative expense was at $1.8 million (2019 – $1.7 million), remaining consistent with prior year.
Weighted average interest rate in the existing net mortgage portfolio is well protected at the end of Q4 2020 with
14.4% of the portfolio at fixed interest rate (December 31, 2019 – 22.7%) and floating interest rate loans with rate floors
representing 78.1% of the portfolio (December 31, 2019 – 71.0%), consistent with overall asset allocation strategy shift
toward floating rate assets.
Non-refundable cash lender fees recorded were $7.7 million (2019 – $10.0 million). Lower cash lender fees is directly
attributable to lower transaction volumes. The overall weighted average lender fees on new and renewed mortgages
during the year was 0.7% (2019 – 1.0%), while the weighted average lender fee on only new mortgages 2020 was 1.2%
(2019 – 1.1%).
Excluding the $3.9 million unrealized fair value loss arising from the Contract and the $18.9 million unrealized fair value
loss on financial assets carried at FVTPL, the Company generated adjusted net income and comprehensive income of
$54.9 million (2019 – $54.9 million) or adjusted earnings per share of $0.67 basic and diluted (2019 – $0.66 basic and
diluted). The Company declared $56.4 million in dividends (2019 – $57.1 million) to common shareholders, representing a
payout ratio of 102.8% (2019 – 103.9%) on an adjusted earnings per share basis.
The Company generated distributable income of $58.0 million (2019 – $59.3 million) or distributable income per share of
$0.71 (2019 – $0.72) resulting in a payout ratio of 97.3% (2019 – 96.2%) on a distributable income basis.
On March 26, 2020, the Company announced that the TSX approved its NCIB to repurchase for cancellation up to
8,309,785 common shares over a 12-month period. During 2020, the Company repurchased 2,484,515 common
shares (2019 – nil) for $20.0 million (2019 – nil). The average price per common share repurchased was $8.05. As of
December 31, 2020, the Company has paused the NCIB program after reaching its $20.0 million milestone. The Company
may reconsider additional repurchases during the remainder of allotted 12-month period.
On September 18, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing revolving credit facility (“Sixth
Amending Credit Agreement”) in order to, among other things, increase the aggregate credit limit by $35.0 million to a
total of $535.0 million. General terms of the credit facility remain unchanged.
On October 22, 2020, in accordance with the terms of the 5.4% series debenture, the Company repaid $46.4 million in
aggregate principal and interest. The Company drew $40.0 million from its credit facility to fund the redemption and
associated accrued interest.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE PERIOD
NET INVESTMENT INCOME ON FINANCIAL ASSETS MEASURED AT AMORTIZED COST
For analysis purposes, net investment income and its component parts are discussed net of payments made on account of
mortgage syndications to provide the reader with a more representative reflection of the Company’s performance.
For Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company earned net investment income of $24.0 million and $95.9 million (Q4 2019 –
$24.7 million; 2019 – $98.5 million). Net investment income includes the following:
A. Interest income
During Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company earned interest income on net mortgage investments of $19.6 million and
$80.6 million (Q4 2019 – $20.7 million; 2019 – $82.4 million). The weighted average interest rate on net mortgage
investments during Q4 2020 and 2020 was 7.2% and 7.2% (Q4 2019 – 7.2%; 2019 – 7.2%). The decrease in interest income
quarter-over-quarter was due to a lower weighted-average net mortgage investment portfolio in the quarter, however, year-
over-year the company maintained a higher weighted average net mortgage investment portfolio, generating higher interest
income for the year.
During Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company earned $1.4 million and $5.1 million (Q4 2019 – $1.2 million; 2019 – $6.3 million) of
interest income on collateralized loans in other investments in the enhanced return portfolio. Decrease in interest income
for the year is primarily due to lower average loan balance in other investments held during 2020.
B. Lender fee income
For Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company recorded non-refundable upfront cash lender fees of $1.8 million and $7.7 million
(Q4 2019 – $3.5 million; 2019 – $10.0 million), or a weighted average lender fee on new and renewed mortgages of 0.7% and
0.7%, respectively (Q4 2019 – 1.0%; 2019 – 1.0%). Lower cash lender fees are directly attributable from lower transaction
volumes. Lender fees are received upfront and are amortized to income over the life of the respective loan, using the
effective interest rate method. For Q4 2020 and 2020, lender fees of $2.9 million and $10.0 million were amortized to lender
fee income (Q4 2019 – $2.7 million; 2019 – $10.0 million).
Lender fees continue to be a significant component of income as a result of mortgage investment origination and turnover.
C. Other income/loss
During Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company incurred other income of $45 and $231 (Q4 2019 – $49; 2019 – other income $269),
primarily attributable to bank interest income, miscellaneous income and dividend income.
FAIR VALUE (LOSSES) GAINS AND OTHER INCOME ON FINANCIAL ASSETS MEASURED AT FVTPL
During Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company incurred on total loss on financial assets measured at FVTPL of $14.9 million and
$16.8 million (Q4 2019 – gain $489; 2019 – loss $188). the Company earned interest income on net mortgage investments
measured at FVTPL of $540 and $2.1 million (Q4 2019 – $170; 2019 – $170), offset by decrease in fair value of mortgage
investments classified as measured at FVTPL of $15.5 million and $18.9 million (Q4 2019 – nil; 2019 – nil), respectively.
The fair value loss is primarily related to a retail asset where e-commerce and COVID-19 continue to affect tenancy, as well
as the risks and costs associated with a redevelopment plan to stabilize the asset. Additionally, a mortgage investment for
a manufactured housing project secured by land measured at FVTPL recorded a negative adjustment in fair value due to
project development delays unrelated to COVID-19.
The Company reviewed its portfolio of FVTPL loans in light of the continuing impact COVID-19 is having on the economy,
capital markets, transaction volumes and lower interest rate environment. In some instances it has identified areas where
cash flows in valuation models have been adjusted to reflect longer lease-up periods and repositioning of the assets as well
as development delays. Additionally, in normal course, the Company has reviewed its valuation models and adjusted overall
capitalization rates and stabilized net operating income. Combined, these have resulted in a net $19.5 million unrealized fair
value decrease in the statement of net income and other comprehensive income.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted NET RENTAL INCOME FROM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
The net rental income from investment properties for Q4 2020 and 2020 was $373 and $1.5 million (Q4 2019 $414; 2019
– $1.4 million), respectively. The rental revenue is consistent at stable occupancy levels offset by a moderate operating
cost increase.
EXPENSES
Management, Servicing and Arrangement Fees
On April 3, 2020, the Board approved an amended and restated management agreement dated effective April 1, 2020
(the “Management Agreement”) between the Company and the Manager, which amended and restated the management
agreement (the “Original Management Agreement”) dated June 30, 2016.
The Original Management Agreement had a term of 10 years and could be automatically renewed for successive five year
terms at the expiration of the initial term and paid the Company (i) management fee equal to 0.85% per annum of the gross
assets of the Company, calculated and paid monthly in arrears, plus applicable taxes, and (ii) servicing fee equal to 0.10% of
the amount of any senior tranche of a mortgage that is syndicated by the Manager to a third party investor on behalf of the
Company, where the Company retained the corresponding subordinated portion. Gross assets are defined as the total assets
of the Company less unearned revenue before deducting any liabilities, less any amounts that are reflected as mortgage
syndication liabilities.
The term of the Management Agreement is for a period of 10 years commencing on April 1, 2020, and will be automatically
renewed for successive five year terms. The management fee and servicing fee remains consistent with the Original
Management Agreement. As compensation for the Manager’s work on syndicating any mortgage investments, the
Management Agreement permits the Manager to collect a portion of the lender fee paid by borrowers of mortgage
investments. The Management Agreement provides that, in respect of each mortgage investment made on or after April
1, 2020 involving syndication to another party of a senior tranche with the Company retaining a subordinated component,
the Manager shall be entitled to retain, from any lender fee generated in respect of such loan, an amount equal to 0.20%
of the whole loan amount (“Arrangement Fee”) if such syndication occurs within 90 days of closing of the mortgage. The
Arrangement Fee will not apply to any renewal of existing mortgage investments which already include syndicated senior
and subordinated components. The Manager may make an annual election, subject to approval of the independent Directors
of the Board, to receive the Arrangement Fee in common shares of the Company instead of cash.
For Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company incurred management fees of $3.1 million and $12.4 million (Q4 2019 – $3.1 million;
2019 – $12.4 million). The average gross assets were $1,296.0 million and $1,325.2 million compared to Q4 2019
$1,304.8 million and 2019 $1,319.5 million. For Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company incurred $187 and $788, respectively (Q4
2019 – $114 and 2019 – $497) in servicing fees. The increase is related to the increase in the average syndications balance
during the period. For Q4 2020 and 2020, Arrangement Fees of $92 and $134 was retained by the Manager (Q4 2019 – nil
and 2019 – nil).
General and administrative
For Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company incurred general and administrative expenses of $298 and $1.8 million, respectively
(Q4 2019 – $487; 2019 – $1.7 million). General and administrative expenses consist mainly of audit fees, professional fees,
director fees, legal fees, other operating costs and administration of the mortgage and other investments portfolio. While
quarter over quarter decrease is a recovery in accrued liabilities from operating activities paused during COVID-19, the year
over year costs remained relatively consistent.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted INTEREST ON CREDIT FACILITY – MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS
Interest on the credit facility is recorded in financing costs using the effective interest rate method. For Q4 2020 and 2020,
included in financing costs is interest on the credit facility $3.2 million and $13.4 million (Q4 2019 – $4.6 million; 2019 –
$18.9 million), and realized loss on the Contract of $761 and $2.7 million (Q4 2019 – nil; 2019 – nil) and financing costs
amortization of $236 and $909 (Q4 2019 – $398; 2019 – $1.6 million). The unrealized fair value relating to the Contract
is recorded at FVTPL in accordance with IFRS, which will expire at par upon maturity. For Q4 2020 and 2020, included in
financing costs is unrealized fair value gain of $850 and loss of $3.9 million (Q4 2019 – nil, YTD 2019 – nil). The average credit
utilization in 2020 was $471.8 million compared to $441.8 million 2019. The higher utilization is partially due the utilization of
the credit facility to repay $45.8 million 5.4% convertible debentures. The decrease of interest expense over the comparable
2019 period is related to the overall reduction in borrowing cost with effective cost rate of 3.58% (2019 – 4.34%).
INTEREST ON CREDIT FACILITY – INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
Interest on the credit facility is recorded in financing costs using the effective interest rate method. For Q4 2020 and
2020, included in financing costs is interest on the credit facility of $234 and $944 (Q4 2019 – $270; 2019 – $1.4 million)
and financing costs amortization of $13 and $44 (Q4 2019 – $9; 2019 – $48). The decrease of interest expense over the
comparable 2019 period is related to the overall reduction in borrowing cost.
FINANCING COST ON CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
The Company has $46.0 million of 5.45% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures and $45.0 million of 5.30%
convertible unsecured subordinated debentures outstanding as at December 31, 2020. On October 22, 2020, the Company
repaid in full $45.8 million of 5.40% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures, deferred issue costs and accretion
expense of $314 were written off upon full repayment. Interest costs related to the debentures are recorded in financing
costs using the effective interest rate method. Interest on the debentures is included in financing costs and is made up of
the following:
Interest on the convertible debentures
Amortization of issue costs and accretion of the convertible
debentures
Total financing cost on convertible debentures
Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
2020
1,370
549
1,919
$
$
2019
1,842
361
2,203
$
$
2020
6,895
1,729
8,624
$
$
2,019
7,366
1,435
8,801
$
$
EARNINGS PER SHARE
For Q4 2020 and 2020, basic and diluted earnings per share were $(0.02) and $0.39, basic and diluted adjusted earnings per
share were $0.16 and $0.67. (Q4 2019 – basic and diluted $0.17, basic and diluted adjusted $0.16; 2019 – basic and diluted
$0.66, basic and diluted adjusted $0.66)
In accordance with IFRS, convertible debentures are considered for potential dilution in the calculation of the diluted
earnings per share. Each series of convertible debentures is considered individually and only those with dilutive effect on
earnings are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation. Convertible debentures that are considered dilutive are
required by IFRS to be included in the diluted earnings per share calculation notwithstanding that the conversion price of
such convertible debentures may exceed the market price and book value of the Company’s common shares.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adding back the interest expense relating to the dilutive convertible debentures
to total net income and comprehensive income and increasing the weighted average number of common shares by treating
the dilutive convertible debentures as if they had been converted on the later of the beginning of the reporting period or
issuance date.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
NET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS
The Company’s exposure to the financial returns is related to the net mortgage investments as mortgage syndication
liabilities are non-recourse mortgages with periodic variance having no impact on Company’s financial performance.
Reconciliation of gross and net mortgage investments balance is as follows:
Net Mortgage Investments
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Mortgage investments, excluding mortgage syndications
$
1,142,662
Mortgage syndications
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications
Mortgage syndication liabilities
Interest receivable
Unamortized lender fees
Allowance for mortgage investments loss
Net mortgage investments
Net mortgage investments statistics and ratios1
Total number of mortgage investments
Average net mortgage investment
Average net mortgage investment portfolio
Weighted average interest rate for the period
Weighted average lender fees for the period
Turnover ratio
Average remaining term to maturity (years)
Net mortgage investments secured by cash-flowing properties
Weighted average loan-to-value
1. Refer to non-IFRS measures section.
429,915
1,572,577
(429,915)
1,142,662
(10,209)
6,958
3,710
$
$
$
1,240,747
426,939
1,667,686
(426,939)
1,240,747
(8,428)
9,460
2,303
$
1,143,121
$
1,244,082
Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
2020
116
10,022
1,083,435
$
$
7.2%
0.7%
19.6%
1.0
84.9%
68.5%
$
$
%
%
%
%
%
2019
129
9,524
1,199,831
$
$
2020
116
10,022
1,124,189
$
$
2,019
129
9,524
1,197,377
7.2%
1.0%
26.0%
1.4
86.8%
70.5%
7.2%
0.7%
57.0%
1.0
84.9%
68.5%
7.2%
1.0%
67.0%
1.4
86.8%
70.5%
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION
The Company’s net mortgage investments were allocated across the following categories:
a. Security position
Interest in first mortgages
Interest in second and third mortgages1
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Number
Net Mortgage
Investments
Number
99
17
116
$
$
1,031,984
111,137
1,143,121
114
15
129
$
$
Net Mortgage
Investments
1,125,797
118,285
1,244,082
1. Included in the Company’s interest in second and third mortgages as at December 31, 2020 was $17.2 million of the net mortgage investments in which the Company holds
a subordinated position (December 31, 2019 – $42.6 million). The Company’s syndicated partners who hold a senior position as at December 31, 2020 was $42.7 million
(December 31, 2019 – $32.7 million).
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted b. Region
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec
Other (Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Manitoba)
c. Maturity
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 and thereafter
d. Asset Type / WALTV at origination3
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Number
Net Mortgage
Investments
Number
Net Mortgage
Investments
$
46
24
15
21
10
380,616
267,055
201,650
260,469
33,331
$
65
29
14
11
10
535,622
297,580
252,437
109,092
49,351
116
$
1,143,121
129
$
1,244,082
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Number
Net Mortgage
Investments
Number
Net Mortgage
Investments
$
0
60
42
13
—
1
—
606,667
381,196
150,758
—
4,500
$
47
59
20
3
—
—
416,478
543,274
232,257
52,073
—
—
116
$
1,143,121
129
$
1,244,082
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Number
Net Mortgage
Investments
WALTV at
origination
Number
Multi-Residential1
Retail
Unimproved Land2
Office
Retirement
Industrial
Single-Residential
Self-Storage
Net mortgage investments measured at
FVTPL
$
68
17
10
8
3
5
1
1
597,771
184,104
105,943
97,761
77,567
16,855
1,574
830
113
1,082,405
3
60,716
116
$
1,143,121
72.3%
70.7%
51.3%
62.3%
74.1%
63.2%
69.5%
80.9%
69.1%
n/a
79
19
9
10
3
5
1
—
126
3
Net Mortgage
Investments
$
673,585
192,749
106,874
105,936
58,175
30,187
1,574
—
1,169,080
75,002
WALTV at
origination3
74.0%
69.1%
49.4%
62.6%
75.6%
66.6%
69.5%
—%
69.8%
n/a
129
$
1,244,082
1 Includes 11 construction loans (December 31, 2019 – 7) totaling $38.3 million (December 31, 2019 – $26.7 million). Construction loans are provided for the purposes of
building a new asset.
2 Unimproved land loans are provided to non-income producing properties that does not contemplate construction during the loan period.
3 Weighted average loan-to-value measured at time of origination.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted ENHANCED RETURN PORTFOLIO
As at
Collateralized loans, net of allowance for credit loss
Finance lease receivable, measured at amortized cost
Investment, measured at FVTPL
Indirect real estate development, measured using equity method:
Investment in Joint Venture
Total Other Investments
Investment properties
Credit facility (investment properties)
Net equity in investment properties
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
$
60,370
$
6,020
5,819
2,225
74,434
47,862
(30,656)
17,206
48,326
6,020
4,949
2,225
61,520
47,349
(30,622)
16,727
Total Enhanced Return Portfolio
$
91,640
$
78,247
During Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company earned $1.4 million and $5.1 million (Q4 2019 – $1.2 million and 2019 – $6.3 million)
of interest income on collateralized loans in other investments in the enhanced return portfolio.
During Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company amortized lender fee income of $89 and $259 on collateralized loans in other
investments, net of fees relating to mortgage syndication liabilities (Q4 2019 – $41 and 2019 – $386). During Q4 2020 and
2020, the Company recorded non-refundable upfront cash lender fees of nil and $297 (Q4 2019 – nil; 2019 – nil), which are
amortized over the term of the collateralized loans in other investments using the effective interest rate method.
In 2017, the Company entered into an 20-year emphyteutic lease on a foreclosed property held for sale in Quebec, which
had a fair value of $5.4 million at the time of the transaction. Refer to note 4(e) of the Consolidated Financial Statements for
the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
On August 16, 2017, the Company acquired a 20.46% undivided beneficial interest in the Saskatchewan Portfolio which
is comprised of 14 investment properties totaling 1,079 units located in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan for a total
purchase price of $201.7 million (the Company’s share is $41.3 million). As at December 31, 2020, the Company’s share of
the investment properties has an aggregate fair value of $47.9 million (December 31, 2019 – $47.3 million) and are pledged
as security for the credit facility of the co-ownership. The Company is entitled to receive incremental profits from the excess
returns generated over certain thresholds.
MORTGAGE SYNDICATION LIABILITIES
The Company enters into certain mortgage participation agreements with third party lenders, using senior and subordinated
participation, whereby the third-party lenders take the senior position and the Company retains the subordinated position.
These agreements generally provide an option to the Company to repurchase the senior position, but not the obligation, at
a purchase price equal to the outstanding principal amount of the lenders’ proportionate share together with all accrued
interest. The Company has mortgage syndication liabilities of $429.9 million (December 31, 2019 – $426.9 million). In general,
mortgage syndication liabilities vary from quarter to quarter and are dependent on the type of investments seen at any
particular time and are not necessarily indicative of a future trend.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (“ACL”)
The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level that management considers adequate to absorb credit-related losses
on our mortgage and other investments. The allowance for credit losses amounted to $5.3 million as at December 31, 2020
(December 31, 2019 – $2.3 million), of which $3.7 million (December 31, 2019 – $2.3 million) was recorded against mortgage
investments and $1,613 (December 31, 2019 – $25) was recorded against other investments.
As at December 31, 2020
As at December 31, 2019
Multi-residential Mortgage Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Mortgages, including mortgage syndications1 $ 780,537
$ 43,569
$
3,055
$ 827,161
$ 925,025
$
Mortgage syndication liabilities1
209,778
—
—
209,778
240,724
Net mortgage investments
Allowance for credit losses2
570,759
43,569
967
91
3,055
1,405
617,383
684,301
2,463
1,003
569,792
43,478
1,650
614,920
683,298
—
—
—
—
—
$
2,903
$
927,928
—
240,724
2,903
687,204
253
1,256
2,650
685,948
Other Mortgage Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Mortgages, including mortgage syndications1
692,069
Mortgage syndication liabilities1
Net mortgage investments
Allowance for credit losses2
221,335
470,734
293
470,441
—
—
—
—
—
3,235
695,304
674,306
—
221,335
187,274
3,235
473,969
487,032
954
1,247
334
2,281
472,722
486,698
—
—
—
—
—
3,102
677,408
—
187,274
3,102
490,134
713
1,047
2,389
489,087
Other loan Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Mortgages, including mortgage syndications1
55,416
Mortgage syndication liabilities1
Net mortgage investments
Allowance for credit losses2
—
55,416
97
$ 55,319
$
—
—
—
—
—
6,669
62,085
48,407
—
6,669
1,516
—
—
62,085
48,407
1,613
25
$
5,153
$
60,472
$ 48,382
$
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
—
—
—
—
Total
48,407
—
48,407
25
$
48,382
Including interest receivable
1
2 Allowance for credit losses in finance lease receivable (note 4(e)) and unadvanced commitments (note 4(a)) are all considered to be in Stage1 with minimal ACL.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted The changes in the allowance for credit losses year to date are shown in the following tables:
Multi-residential Mortgage Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,003
$
—
$
253
$
1,256
$
627
$
—
$
3
$
630
As at December 31, 2020
As at December 31, 2019
Allowance for credit losses
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Discharges
Balance at end of fiscal period
Other Mortgage Investments
Balance at beginning of period
Allowance for credit losses
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Discharges
Balance at end of fiscal period
Other loan Investments
Balance at beginning of period
Allowance for credit losses
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Discharges
Balance at end of fiscal period
$
97
$
241
133
1,152
1,526
(5)
—
—
1,239
544
(816)
—
5
—
138
5
(52)
—
—
—
1,405
—
—
(5)
5
—
2,782
549
(868)
(4)
2
—
—
625
863
(485)
967
$
91
$
1,405
$
2,463
$
1,003
$
2
—
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
250
248
—
—
—
253
—
—
2
(2)
—
878
863
(485)
$
253
$
1,256
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
334
$
—
$
713
$
1,047
$
200
$
—
$
587
$
787
(132)
(5)
—
—
197
173
(77)
293
$
—
—
5
—
5
—
(5)
—
241
109
142
—
—
—
954
—
—
(5)
5
—
1,156
173
(82)
—
—
—
342
134
(142)
$
954
$
1,247
$
334
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
742
884
—
—
—
1,329
—
(616)
—
—
—
1,671
134
(758)
$
713
$
1,047
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
25
$
—
$
—
$
25
$
212
$
—
$
3
$
215
$
$
$
$
—
(5)
—
—
20
82
(5)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,511
1,511
—
—
5
(5)
—
5
1,516
1,536
—
—
82
(5)
8
3
—
—
223
3
(201)
$
1,516
$
1,613
$
25
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
—
—
(3)
—
—
—
—
$
8
3
—
(3)
223
3
(201)
25
25
Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted The following table presents the gross carrying amounts of mortgage and other loan investments, net of syndication
liabilities, subject to IFRS 9 impairment requirements by internal risk ratings used by the Company for credit risk
management purposes.
In assessing credit risk, the Company utilizes a risk rating framework that considers the following factors: collateral type,
property rank that is applicable to the Company’s security and/or priority positions, loan-to-value and population of location
of the collateral. In 2020, the Company enhanced this process to include an assessment of possible loan deterioration
factors. These factors include consideration of the sponsor’s ability to make interest payments, the condition of the asset
and cash flows, economic and market factors as well as any changes to business strategy that could affect the execution risk
of the loan.
The internal risk ratings presented in the table below are defined as follows:
Low Risk: Mortgage and loan investments that exceed the credit risk profile standard of the Company with a below average
probability of default. Yields on these investments are expected to trend lower than the Company’s average portfolio.
Medium-Low: Mortgage and loan investments that are typical for the Company’s risk appetite, credit standards and retain a
below average probability of default. These mortgage and loan investments are expected to have average yields and would
represent a significant percentage of the overall portfolio.
Medium-High: Mortgage and loan investments within the Company’s risk appetite and credit standards with an average
probability of default. These investments typically carry attractive risk-return yield premiums.
High Risk: Mortgage and loan investments within the Company’s risk appetite and credit standards that have an additional
element of credit risk that could result in an above average probability of default. These mortgage and loan investments
carry a yield premium in return for their incremental credit risk. These mortgage and loan investments are expected to
represent a small percentage of the overall portfolio.
Default: Mortgage and loan investments that are 90 days past due on interest payment or maturity date and/or the
Company assesses that there has been a deterioration of credit quality to the extent the Company no longer has reasonable
assurance as to the timely collection of the full amount of principal and interest and/or when the Company has commenced
enforcement remedies available to it under its contractual agreements.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted Multi-residential Mortgage Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
As at December 31, 2020
As at December 31, 2019
Low risk
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
Net
Allowance for credit losses
Mortgage investments1
$ 209,373
$
—
$
307,977
35,953
53,409
7,616
—
—
—
—
570,759
43,569
967
91
569,792
43,478
—
—
—
—
3,055
3,055
1,405
1,650
$ 209,373
$ 205,588
$
343,930
444,496
61,025
34,217
—
3,055
—
—
617,383
684,301
2,463
1,003
614,920
683,298
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,903
2,903
253
$ 205,588
444,496
34,217
—
2,903
687,204
1,256
2,650
685,948
Other Mortgage Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Low risk
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
Net
Allowance for credit losses
Mortgage investments1
72,957
333,990
41,012
22,775
—
470,734
293
470,441
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3,235
3,235
954
72,957
118,546
333,990
275,349
41,012
22,775
3,235
82,054
11,083
—
473,969
487,032
1,247
334
2,281
472,722
486,698
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
118,546
275,349
82,054
11,083
3,102
490,134
1,047
—
—
—
—
3,102
3,102
713
2,389
489,087
Other loan Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Low risk
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
Net
Allowance for credit losses
—
—
—
55,416
—
55,416
97
Other loan Investments1
$
55,319
$
1 Net of allowance and mortgage syndications
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
6,669
6,669
1,516
—
—
—
55,416
6,669
62,085
1,613
—
—
—
48,407
—
48,407
25
$
5,153
$
60,472
$
48,382
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
48,407
—
48,407
25
$
48,382
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted NET WORKING CAPITAL
Net working capital increased by $2.2 million to $13.3 million at December 31, 2020 from $11.1 million at December 31, 2019.
CREDIT FACILITY (MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS)
The Company originally had a $400.0 million credit facility with 10 Canadian banks and by the exercising accordion feature
on February 13, 2018 and November 16, 2018, the Company increased the credit limit to $500.0 million. The facility
is secured by a general security agreement over the Company’s assets and its subsidiaries and has a maturity date of
December 20, 2021. On December 20, 2019, the Company amended the credit facility agreement (the “Fourth Amending
Credit Agreement”) to amend certain terms and conditions, including rates of interest.
The rates of interest and fees of the Fourth Amending Credit Agreement are either at the prime rate of interest plus 1.00%
per annum (December 31, 2019 – prime rate of interest plus 1.00% per annum) or bankers’ acceptances with a stamping fee
of 2.00% (December 31, 2019 – 2.00%) and standby fee of 0.40% per annum (December 31, 2019 – 0.40%) on the unutilized
credit facility balance. As at December 31, 2020, the Company’s qualified credit facility limit, which is subject to a borrowing
base as defined in the Fourth Amending Credit Agreement is $493.6 million.
As at December 31, 2020, the Company had a 2-year interest rate swap contract (the “Contract”) with three Canadian banks
with notional value of $250.0 million, maturing December 2021. Under the terms of the Contract, the Company is required
to pay fixed rate of 2.02% and receive floating rate based on 1-month banker’s acceptance. Net realized and unrealized
fair value gain or loss from the Contract is recognized in statement of net income and comprehensive income. As at
December 31, 2020, the Company recorded $3.9 million in fair value loss (December 31, 2019 – nil), and the fair value gain or
loss relating to the Contract is recorded in accordance with IFRS, which will expire at par upon maturity.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company incurred financing costs of $200. The financing costs are netted
against the outstanding balance of the credit facility and are amortized over the term of the credit facility agreement.
CREDIT FACILITY (INVESTMENT PROPERTIES)
Concurrently with the Saskatchewan Portfolio acquisition, the Company and the co-owners originally entered into a credit
facility agreement with a Schedule 1 Bank with a maturity date of August 10, 2019. Under the terms of the agreement,
the co-ownership has a maximum available credit of $162.6 million. The gross initial advance on the credit facility was
$144.6 million. The Company’s share of the initial advance was $29.6 million plus $109 of unamortized financing costs.
On October 9, 2019, the credit facility agreement was further amended (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”)
to establish Tranche A, Tranche B and Tranche C credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”). Under the amended terms, the
maximum available credit is $150 million. As at December 31, 2020, the co-owners borrowed $150.0 million from the Credit
Facilities. The Company’s share of the outstanding amount is $30.7 million. The original credit facility provided the co-owners
with the option to borrow at either the prime rate of interest plus 1.50% or at the bankers’ acceptances with a stamping fee
of 2.50% (“Canadian Dollar Loans”), or at LIBOR plus 2.50%. Under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the Credit
Facilities consist of following:
Tranche A credit facility provides the co-owners an option to borrow at either the prime rate of interest plus 1.00% or at
the bankers’ acceptances with a stamping fee of 2.00% (“Canadian Dollar Loans”), or at LIBOR plus 2.00%, with maturity
date of October 9, 2021.The credit facility is secured by a first charge on specific assets with a gross carrying value of
$31.7 million. The Company’s share of the carrying value is $6.5 million.
Tranche B credit facility comprises of a commercial mortgage loan for certain properties defined as Tranche B properties
(the “Tranche B Properties”) in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, where terms and conditions are set
forth in a rate lock agreement, with a maturity date of October 9, 2020, and a locked in rate of 3.305%. The Tranche B
credit facility is secured by a first charge on the Tranche B Properties with a gross carrying value of $39.7 million. The
Company’s share of the carrying value is $8.1 million. Upon maturity, the Tranche B credit facility was extended to
February 5, 2021 with borrowing options by way of fixed rate of 3.305%, Prime Loans or Bankers’ Acceptances following
the same cost structure as stated in Tranche A. Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the agreement was further amended
to extend the maturity date to May 7, 2021
1)
2)
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted 3)
Tranche C credit facility comprises of a commercial mortgage loan for certain properties defined as Tranche C properties
(the “Tranche C Properties”) in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, where terms and conditions are set
forth in a rate lock agreement, with a maturity date of October 9, 2021 and a locked in rate of 3.114%. The Tranche C
credit facility is secured by a first charge on the Tranche C Properties with a gross carrying value of $78.6 million. The
Company’s share of the carrying value is $16.1 million.
The co-owners of the Saskatchewan Portfolio (note 5 of the financial statement) are each individually subject to financial
covenants outlined in the investment properties credit facility agreement. Notwithstanding, the lender’s recourse is limited
to each co-owner’s proportionate interest in the investment properties credit facility.
As at December 31, 2020, the co-owners borrowed $150.0 million from the Credit Facilities. The Company’s share of the
outstanding amount in is $30.7 million.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
(a) On July 29, 2016, the Company completed a public offering of $40 million, plus an overallotment option of $5.8 million
on August 5, 2016, of 5.40% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net proceeds of $43.5 million (the
“2016 debentures”). The 2016 debentures mature on July 31, 2021 and pay interest semi-annually on January 31 and
July 31 of each year. The debentures are convertible into common shares at the option of the holder at any time prior to
their maturity at a conversion price of $10.05 per common share, subject to adjustment in certain events in accordance
with the trust indenture governing the terms of the debentures.
The 2016 debentures are redeemable on and after July 31, 2019 and prior to July 31, 2020, by the Company, subject to
certain conditions, in whole or in part, from time to time at the Company’s sole option at a price equal to the principal
amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the date of redemption, on not more than 60
days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior written notice, provided that the volume weighted average trading price of the
common shares on the TSX during the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the fifth trading day preceding the date
on which the notice of the redemption is given is not less than 125% of the conversion price. On or after July 31, 2020
and prior to the maturity date, the 2016 Debentures will be redeemable, in whole or in part, from time to time at the
Company’s sole option at a price equal to the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but
excluding, the date of redemption, on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior written notice.
Upon issuance of the debentures, the liability component of the debentures was recognized initially at the fair value of
a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion option. The difference between these two amounts, which is
$226, has been recorded as equity with the remainder allocated to long-term debt. The discount on the debentures is
being accreted such that the liability at maturity will equal the face value of $45.8 million. The issue costs of $2.3 million
were proportionately allocated to the liability and equity components. The issue costs allocated to the liability
component are amortized over the term of the debentures using the effective interest rate method.
On October 22, 2020, the 2016 debentures were redeemed at par plus accrued and unpaid interest of $46.4 million. The
Company drew $40 million from its credit facility to fund the redemption plus accrued and unpaid interest.
(b) On February 7, 2017, the Company completed a public offering of $40 million, plus an overallotment option of $6 million,
of 5.45% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net proceeds of $43.7 million (the “February 2017
debentures”). The February 2017 debentures mature on March 31, 2022 and pay interest semi-annually on September
30 and March 31 of each year. The debentures are convertible into common shares at the option of the holder at any
time prior to their maturity at a conversion price of $10.05 per common share, subject to adjustment in certain events in
accordance with the trust indenture governing the terms of the debentures.
The February 2017 debentures are redeemable on and after March 31, 2020, but prior to March 31, 2021, the February
2017 Debentures will be redeemable, in whole or in part, from time to time at the Company’s sole option at a price
equal to the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the date of redemption,
on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior written notice, provided that the volume weighted average
trading price of the common shares on the TSX during the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the fifth trading day
preceding the date on which the notice of the redemption is given is not less than 125% of the conversion price. On or
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted after March 31, 2021 and prior to the maturity date, the February 2017 Debentures will be redeemable, in whole or in
part, from time to time at the Company’s sole option at a price equal to the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and
unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the date of redemption, on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior
written notice.
Upon issuance of the debentures, the liability component of the debentures was recognized initially at the fair value of
a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion option. The difference between these two amounts, which is
$607, has been recorded as equity with the remainder allocated to long-term debt. The discount on the debentures is
being accreted such that the liability at maturity will equal the face value of $46 million. The issue costs of $2.2 million
were proportionately allocated to the liability and equity components. The issue costs allocated to the liability
component are amortized over the term of the debentures using the effective interest rate method.
(c) On June 13, 2017, the Company completed a public offering of $40 million, plus an overallotment option of $5 million
on June 27, 2017, of 5.30% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net proceeds of $42.8 million (the “June
2017 debentures”). The June 2017 debentures mature on June 30, 2024 and pay interest semi-annually on June 30 and
December 31 of each year. The debentures are convertible into common shares at the option of the holder at any time
prior to their maturity at a conversion price of $11.10 per common share, subject to adjustment in certain events in
accordance with the trust indenture governing the terms of the debentures.
The June 2017 debentures are redeemable on and after June 30, 2020, but prior to June 30, 2022, the June 2017
Debentures will be redeemable, in whole or in part, from time to time at the Company’s sole option at a price equal
to the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the date of redemption, on not
more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior written notice, provided that the volume weighted average trading
price of the common shares on the TSX during the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the fifth trading day preceding
the date on which the notice of the redemption is given is not less than 125% of the conversion price. On or after June
30, 2022 and prior to the maturity date, the June 2017 Debentures will be redeemable, in whole or in part, from time to
time at the Company’s sole option at a price equal to the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up
to, but excluding, the date of redemption, on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior written notice.
Upon issuance of the debentures, the liability component of the debentures was recognized initially at the fair value of
a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion option. The difference between these two amounts, which is
$560, has been recorded as equity with the remainder allocated to long-term debt. The discount on the debentures is
being accreted such that the liability at maturity will equal the face value of $45 million. The issue costs of $2.2 million
were proportionately allocated to the liability and equity components. The issue costs allocated to the liability
component are amortized over the term of the debentures using the effective interest rate method.
The convertible debentures are comprised of as follows:
Issued
Unamortized financing cost and amount classified as equity component
Debentures, end of period
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
$
$
91,000
(2,038)
88,962
$
$
136,800
(3,767)
133,033
Interest costs related to the convertible debentures are recorded in financing costs using the effective interest rate method.
Interest on the debentures is included in financing costs and is made up of the following:
Year ended December 31,
2020
6,895
1,729
8,624
$
$
2019
7,366
1,435
8,801
$
$
Interest on the convertible debentures
Amortization of issue costs and accretion of the convertible debentures
Total
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
COMMON SHARES
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares. Holders of common shares are entitled to
receive notice of and to attend and vote at all shareholder meetings as well as to receive dividends as declared by the Board
of Directors.
The common shares are classified within shareholders’ equity in the statements of financial position. Any incremental costs
directly attributable to the issuance of common shares are recognized as a deduction from shareholders’ equity.
(a) At-the-market equity program (the”ATM Program”)
The Company announced on June 21, 2018 that it has established an ATM Program which allows the Company to issue
common shares from treasury having an aggregate gross sales amount of up to $70 million to the public from time to
time, at the Company’s discretion. Sales of the common shares under the equity distribution agreement were made
through “at-the-market distributions” as defined in National Instrument 44-102 - Shelf Distributions, including sales made
directly on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”). The common shares distributed under the ATM Program were at the
market prices prevailing at the time of sale, and therefore prices varied between purchasers and over time. Net proceeds
of the ATM Program were used to repay amounts owing under its secured revolving credit facility and the Company will
subsequently draw on the credit facility for purposes of funding the purchase of new investments in accordance with i
strategies, investment objectives and investment. The ATM Program was active between July 2018 to July 2019 and expired
on January 11, 2020.
(b) Normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”)
On March 26, 2020, the Company announced that the TSX approved the Company’s normal course issuer bid (the “NCIB”)
to repurchase for cancellation up to 8,309,785 common shares over a 12-month period. Repurchases under the NCIB
commenced on March 30, 2020 and will continue until March 29, 2021, when the bid expires, or such earlier date as the
Company has repurchased the maximum number of common shares permitted under the bid.
The Company may repurchase under the NCIB by means of open market transactions or otherwise as permitted by the TSX.
All repurchases under the NCIB will be repurchased on the open market through the facilities of the TSX and alternative
Canadian trading platforms at the prevailing market price at the time of such transaction.
During Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company repurchased nil and 2,484,515 common shares (Q4 2019 – nil; 2019 – nil) for total
amount of $20.0 million (Q4 2019 – nil; 2019 – nil). The average price per common share repurchased was $8.05 for 2020. As
of December 31, 2020, the Company has paused the NCIB program after reaching its $20.0 million milestone. The Company
may reconsider additional repurchases during the remainder of alloted 12-month period.
(c) Dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”)
The DRIP provided eligible beneficial and registered holders of common shares with a means to reinvest dividends declared
and payable on such common shares into additional common shares. Under the DRIP, shareholders could enroll to have
their cash dividends reinvested to purchase additional common shares. The common shares can be purchased from the
open market based upon the prevailing market rates or from treasury at a price of 98% of the average of the daily volume
weighted average closing price on the TSX for the 5 trading days preceding payment, the price of which will not be less than
the book value per common share.
During Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company purchased from open market 141,430 and 434,096 common shares (Q4 2019 – nil
and 2019 – 36,866) for total amount of $1.2 million and $3.6 million (Q4 2019 – nil; 2019 – $338) at an average price of $8.28
per common share.
During Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company issued from treasury nil and 117,818 common shares (Q4 2019 – 120,857 and 2019
– 454,286) and retained nil and $1.1 million in dividends (Q4 2019 – $1.2 million; 2019 – $4.2 million) at an average price of
$9.62 per common share.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted (d) Dividends to holders of common shares
The Company intends to pay dividends to holders of common shares monthly within 15 days following the end of each
month. During Q4 2020 and 2020, the Company declared dividends of $14.0 million or $0.1725 per common share
and $56.4 million or $0.6900 per common share (Q4 2019 – $14.4 million, $0.1725 per share and 2019 – $57.1 million,
$0.6900 per share).
As at December 31, 2020, $4.7 million in aggregate dividends (December 31, 2019 – $4.8 million) was payable to the
holders of common shares by the Company. Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company
declared dividends of $0.0575 per common share to be paid on January 15, 2021 to the common shareholders of record
on December 31, 2020.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DEFERRED SHARE UNIT PLAN (“DSU PLAN”)
Commencing June 30, 2016, the Company instituted a non-executive director deferred share unit plan, whereby a director
can elect up to 100% of the compensation be paid in the form of DSUs, credited quarterly in arrears. The portion of a
director’s compensation which is not payable in the form of DSUs shall be paid by the Company in cash, quarterly in arrears.
The fair market value of the DSU is the volume weighted average price of a common share as reported on the TSX for the
20 trading days immediately preceding that day (the “Fair Market Value”). The directors are entitled to also accumulate
additional DSUs equal to the monthly cash dividends, on the DSUs already held by that director determined based on the Fair
Market Value of the common shares on the dividend payment date.
Following each calendar quarter, the director DSU accounts will be credited with the number of DSUs calculated by
multiplying the total compensation payable in DSUs divided by the Fair Market Value. Until June 30, 2018, each director was
also entitled to an additional 25% of DSUs that are issued in the quarter up to a maximum value of $5 per annum.
The DSU plan will pay a lump sum payment in cash equal to the number of DSUs held by each director multiplied by the
Fair Market Value as of the 24th business day after publication of the Company’s financial statements following a director’s
departure from the Board of Directors.
During Q4 2020 and 2020, 9,951 and 40,466 units were issued (2019 – 8,274 and 32,417) and as at December 31, 2020,
108,187 units were outstanding (December 31, 2019 – 84,308 units). No DSUs were exercised or canceled, resulting in a DSU
expense of $81 and $341 (2019 – $86 and YTD 2019 – $338). As at December 31, 2020, $81 (December 31, 2019 – $86) in
compensation was granted in DSUs, which will be issued subsequent to December 31, 2020.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash from operating activities for 2020 was $79.4 million (2019 – $102.5 million).
CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash used in financing activities for 2020 consisted of the Company’s net repayments on the operating credit facility of
$2.2 million (2019 – $17.1 million of net repayments). The Company received net proceeds of nil from the issuance of
common shares (2019 – $10.5 million). The Company repaid $45.8 million in convertible debentures (2019 – nil). The
Company paid interest on the debentures and credit facilities of $24.6 million (2019 – $28.4 million), paid common share
dividends of $51.9 million (2019 – $52.4 million) and repurchased common shares under dividend reinvestment plan of
$23.6 million (2019 – $338). The net cash used in financing activities for 2020 was $148.0 million (2019 – $89.9 million used
in financing activities).
CASH FROM (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash from investing activities in 2020 was $60.2 million (2019 – $4.3 million used in) and consisted of the funding of
net mortgage investments of $596.5 million (2019 – $793.0 million), offset by repayments of net mortgage investments
of $670.6 million (2019 – $766.1 million), funding of other investments of $22.3 million (2019 – $4.7 million), offset by
repayments of other investments of $9.0 million (2019 – $27.6 million), net addition to investment properties of $513 (2019 –
$855), and net loss on maturing of forward contracts of $159 (2019 – $451 net proceeds).
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following is a quarterly summary of the Company’s results for the eight most recently completed quarters:
NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Q4 2020
Q3
2020
Q2
2020
Q1
2020
Q4
2019
Q3
2019
Q2
2019
Q1
2019
Net Investment Income on financial assets
measured at amortized cost
Fair value (loss) gain and other income on
financial assets measured at FVTPL
Net rental income
Expenses
Income from operations
Other income, net
Financing costs:
$
23,958
$ 23,917
$ 24,023
$ 24,042
$ 24,690
$ 24,772
$ 24,741
$ 24,311
(14,918)
373
(5,560)
3,853
147
344
(2,053)
376
46
360
517
414
(30)
359
236
351
200
316
(4,181)
(4,119)
(4,164)
(3,994)
(3,768)
(4,005)
(4,095)
20,227
18,227
20,284
21,627
21,333
21,323
20,732
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
413
Financing cost on credit facilities
Financing cost on debentures
Fair value gain (loss) on derivative contract
(4,397)
(1,919)
850
(4,291)
(2,306)
817
(4,482)
(2,199)
197
(4,855)
(2,200)
(5,804)
(5,323)
(2,203)
—
(5,216)
(2,203)
—
(5,531)
(2,199)
—
(5,816)
(2,196)
—
Net (loss) income and comprehensive income
$
(1,613) $ 14,447
$ 11,743
$
7,425
$ 14,101
$ 13,914
$ 13,593
$ 13,133
ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net (loss) income and comprehensive income
Add: fair value (gain) loss on derivative
contract (interest rate swap)
Add: net unrealized loss (gain) on financial
assets measured at FVTPL
Adjusted net income and
comprehensive income1
PER SHARE INFORMATION
Dividends per share
Earnings per share (basic)
Adjusted earnings per share (basic)1
Distributable income per share1
1. Refer to non-IFRS measures section.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1,613) $ 14,447
$ 11,743
$
7,425
$ 14,101
$ 13,914
$ 13,593
$ 13,133
(850)
(817)
(197)
5,804
—
—
—
15,477
$
395
$
2,586
$
491
$
(489) $
669
$
(25) $
—
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13,014
$ 14,025
$ 14,132
$ 13,720
$ 13,612
$ 14,583
$ 13,568
$ 13,166
0.17
$
(0.02) $
0.16
0.18
$
$
0.17
0.18
0.17
0.18
$
$
$
$
0.17
0.14
0.17
0.18
$
$
$
$
0.17
0.09
0.16
0.17
$
$
$
$
0.17
0.17
0.16
0.19
$
$
$
$
0.17
0.17
0.18
0.19
$
$
$
$
0.17
0.16
0.16
0.17
$
$
$
$
0.17
0.16
0.16
0.17
The variations in total net income and comprehensive income by quarter are mainly attributed to the following:
i.
ii.
In any given quarter, the Company is subject to volatility from portfolio turnover from both scheduled and early
repayments. As a result, net interest income is susceptible to quarterly fluctuations. The Company models the portfolio
throughout the year factoring in both scheduled and probable repayments, and the corresponding new mortgage
advances, to determine its distributable income on a calendar year basis;
In any given quarter, the Company is subject to volatility from fair value adjustments to financial assets measured
at FVTPL and allowance for mortgage investments resulting in fluctuations in quarterly total net income and
comprehensive income;
iii.
The utilization of the credit facility to fund mortgage investments results in higher net interest income, which is partially
offset by higher financing costs.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As at December 31, 2020, due to Manager mainly includes management and servicing fees payable of $1.1 million
(December 31, 2019 – $1.1 million).
During 2020, Arrangement Fees of $472 was retained by the Manager (2019 – nil).
As at December 31, 2020, included in other assets is $14.0 million (December 31, 2019 – $9.0 million) of cash held in trust by
Timbercreek Mortgage Servicing Inc. (“TMSI”), the Company’s mortgage servicing and administration provider, a company
controlled by the Manager. The balance relates to mortgage and other loan funding holdbacks, repayments and prepaid
mortgage interest received from various borrowers.
As at December 31, 2020, the Company has the following mortgage investments which a director of the Company is also an
officer and part-owner a syndication partner of these mortgages
A mortgage investment with a total gross commitment of $11.6 million (December 31, 2019 – nil). The Company’s
share of the commitment is $931 (December 31, 2019 – nil). For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company has
recognized net interest income of $43 (2019 – nil) from this mortgage investment during the year.
A mortgage investment with a total gross commitment of $45.7 million (December 31, 2019 – nil). The Company’s share
of the commitment is $4.2 million (December 31, 2019 – nil). For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company has
recognized net interest income of $87 (2019 – nil) from this mortgage investment during the year.
As at December 31, 2020, the Company and Timbercreek Real Estate Finance U.S. Holding LP are related parties as they
are managed by the Manager, and they have co-invested in 1 mortgage (December 31, 2019 – 1) totaling $21.7 million
(December 31, 2019 – $22.1 million). The Company’s share in this mortgage investment is $6.4 million (December 31, 2019 –
$6.6 million).
On March 9, 2020, the Company’s former manager, TAMI, sold its equity business to Hazelview Investments Inc (“HII”), in
order to focus entirely on its real estate finance strategies. As a result, Four Quadrant Global Real Estate Partners (“4Q”), and
Hazelview Global Real Estate Fund are no longer related parties with the Company as they are separately managed by HII.
As at December 31, 2020, the three parties co-invested in 28 mortgages (December 31, 2019 – 29) and other
investments totaling $302.1 million (December 31, 2019 – $349.1 million), on a gross basis including mortgage
syndication. The Company’s share in these mortgage investments is $162.0 million (December 31, 2019 – $202.9 million).
One mortgage investment (December 31, 2019 – one) totaling $7.4 million (December 31, 2019 – $18.4 million), net of
mortgage syndication, is loaned to a limited partnership in which 4Q has a minimal interest in the partnership.
As at December 31, 2020, the Company and 4Q invested in one indirect real estate development through one investee,
totaling $4.5 million (December 31, 2019 – $4.5 million), the Company’s share in this investment is $2.2 million
(December 31, 2019 – $2.2 million).
As at December 31, 2020, the Company is invested in junior debentures of Timbercreek Real Estate Finance Ireland Fund
1 (“TREF Ireland 1”) Private Debt Designated Activity Company totaling $5.8 million or €3.7 million (December 31, 2019 –
$4.9 million or €3.4 million), which is included in loan investments within other investments. TREF Ireland 1 is managed by a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager.
As part of the Saskatchewan Portfolio co-ownership, the Company, 4Q and a third-party co-owner are party to property
management agreements with HII, as successor in interest to TAMI as of March 9, 2020, in respect of such property
management agreements. HII provides property and leasing services to each of the properties and is entitled to receive
property management and capital improvements service fees (the “Property Management Fees”) at the disclosed rates in
the agreements. For the year ended December 31, 2020, Property Management Fees of $40 was charged by the Manager to
the Company (Q4 2019 – $140). As at December 31, 2020, $11 was payable to the Manager (December 31, 2019 – $12).
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business activities, the Company may be contingently liable for litigation and claims arising from
investing in mortgage investments and other investments. Where required, management records adequate provisions in
the accounts.
Although it is not possible to accurately estimate the extent of potential costs and losses, if any, management believes that
the ultimate resolution of such contingencies would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
In the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, Timbercreek Capital Inc. (“Manager”), a subsidiary
and as successor in interest to Timbercreek Asset Management Inc. (“TAMI”) has made judgements, estimates and
assumptions that affect the application of the Company’s accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,
income and expenses. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to estimates are
recognized prospectively.
In making estimates, the Manager relies on external information and observable conditions where possible, supplemented
by internal analysis as required. Those estimates and judgements have been applied in a manner consistent with the prior
period and there are no known trends, commitments, events or uncertainties, other than potential effects of the COVID-19
pandemic, that the Manager believes will materially affect the methodology or assumptions utilized in making those
estimates and judgements in these consolidated financial statements.
Beginning March 2020, the outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus, specifically identified as “COVID-19”, has resulted in
governments worldwide enacting emergency measures to contain the spread of the virus. The COVID-19 outbreak has had
a notable impact on general economic conditions, including but not limited to the temporary closures of many businesses;
“shelter in place” and other governmental regulations; and reduced consumer spending due to both job losses and other
effects attributable to COVID-19 which has resulted in an uncertain and challenging economic environment that could
negatively impact the Company’s operations and financial results in future periods. Given the unprecedented and pervasive
impact of changing circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, there is inherently more uncertainty associated with
the Company’s future operating assumptions and expectations as compared to prior periods. As such, it is not possible to
forecast with certainty the duration and full scope of the economic impact of COVID-19 and other consequential changes it
will have on the Company’s estimate of allowance for credit losses and investments measured at FVTPL, both in the short
term and in the long term.
The near-term impacts of COVID-19 are primarily with respect to interest collections and mortgage investment discharges.
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company collected approximately 99.2% of January and February 2021 interest
payments which is materially in line with historical collection rates. As of December 31, 2020 there was one active deferred
payment plans related to COVID-19.
The Company reviewed its portfolio of FVTPL loans in light of the continuing impact COVID-19 is having on the economy,
capital markets, transaction volumes and lower interest rate environment. In some instances it has identified areas where
cash flows in valuation models have been adjusted to reflect longer lease-up periods and repositioning of the assets as well
as development delays.
The significant estimates and judgements used in determining the recorded amount for assets and liabilities in the
consolidated financial statements are as follows:
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted MEASUREMENT OF FAIR VALUES
The Company’s accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values for both financial and non-
financial assets and liabilities.
When measuring the fair value of an asset or liability, the Company uses market observable data where possible. Fair values
are categorized into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability,
either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices).
Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).
The Company reviews significant unobservable inputs and valuation adjustments. If third party information, such as broker
quotes or appraisals are used to measure fair values, the Company will assess the evidence obtained from the third parties to
support the conclusion that such valuations meet the requirements of IFRS, including the level in the fair value hierarchy in
which such valuations should be classified.
The information about the assumptions made in measuring fair value is included in the following notes:
Note 4 – Mortgage and other investments, including mortgage syndications;
Note 5 – Investment properties; and
Note 19 – Fair value measurements.
MEASUREMENT OF EXPECTED CREDIT LOSS
The determination of the allowance for credit losses takes into account different factors and varies by nature of investment.
These judgments include changes in circumstances that may cause future assessments of credit risk to be materially different
from current assessments, which would require an increase or decrease in the allowance of credit loss. The company
exercises significant credit judgment in the determination of a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, credit
impairment of debt investments and expected recoverable amount of credit impaired debt investments. Refer to note 4(d) of
the consolidated financial statements.
SYNDICATION LIABILITIES
The Company applies judgement in assessing the relationship between parties with which it enters into participation
agreements in order to assess the derecognition of transfers relating to mortgage and other investments.
CLASSIFICATION OF MORTGAGE AND OTHER INVESTMENTS
Mortgage investments and other loan investments are classified based on the business model for managing assets and the
contractual cash flow characteristics of the asset. The Company exercises judgment in determining both the business model
for managing the assets and whether cash flows of the financial asset comprise solely payments of principal and interest.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
The Company exercises judgement in determining the allocation of the debt and equity components of convertible
debentures. The liability allocation is based upon the fair value of a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion
option and the residual value is allocated to the equity component.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The significant accounting polices are outlined in note 3 to the consolidated financial statements
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
As at March 5, 2021, the Company’s authorized capital consists of an unlimited number of common shares, of
which 80,887,433 are issued and outstanding.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND LIQUIDITY
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
The Company manages its capital structure in order to support ongoing operations while focusing on its primary objectives
of preserving shareholder capital and generating a stable monthly cash dividend to shareholders. The Company believes that
the conservative amount of structural leverage gained from the debentures and credit facility is accretive to net earnings,
appropriate for the risk profile of the business. The Company anticipates meeting all of its contractual liabilities (described
below) using its mix of capital structure and cash flow from operating activities.
The Company reviews its capital structure on an ongoing basis and adjusts its capital structure in response to mortgage
investment opportunities, the availability of capital and anticipated changes in general economic conditions.
LIQUIDITY
Access to liquidity is an important element of the Company as it allows the Company to implement its investment strategy.
The Company is, and intends to continue to be, qualified as a MIC as defined under Section 130.1(6) of the ITA and, as a
result, is required to distribute not less than 100% of the taxable income of the Company to its shareholders. The Company
manages its liquidity position through various sources of cash flows including cash generated from operations and credit
facilities. The Company has a borrowing ability of $493.6 million through its credit facility – mortgage investments and
$30.7 million through its credit facility – investment properties and intends to utilize the credit facility to fund mortgage
investments, and other working capital needs. As at December 31, 2020, the Company is in compliance with its credit
facilities covenants and expects to remain in compliance going forward.
The Company routinely forecasts cash flow sources and requirements, including unadvanced commitments, to ensure cash is
efficiently utilized.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, excluding mortgage syndication liabilities as at
December 31, 2020, including expected interest payments:
Carrying
value
Contractual
cash flow
Within
a year
Following
year
3–5 years
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
3,015
$
3,015
$
3,015
$
Dividends payable
Due to Manager
Mortgage and other loans funding holdbacks
Prepaid mortgage and other loans interest
Derivative liability (interest rate swap contract)
Credit facility (mortgage investments)1
Credit facility (investment properties)2
Convertible debentures3
4,651
1,089
2,177
3,708
3,940
458,299
30,656
88,962
4,651
1,089
2,177
3,708
3,940
469,637
31,304
102,482
4,651
1,089
2,177
3,708
3,940
469,637
31,304
4,892
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
49,012
48,578
$
596,497
$
622,003
$
524,413
$
49,012
$
48,578
Unadvanced mortgage commitments4
—
248,589
248,589
—
—
Total contractual liabilities, excluding mortgage
syndication liabilities5
$
596,497
$
870,592
$
773,002
$
49,012
$
48,578
1 Credit facility (mortgage investments) includes interest based upon December 2020 weighted average interest rate on the credit facility assuming the outstanding balance
is not repaid until its maturity on December 18, 2021.
2 Credit facility (investment properties) includes interest based upon December 2020 weighted average interest rate on the credit facility assuming the outstanding balance
is not repaid until its maturities on May 7, 2021 and October 9, 2021.
3 The convertible debentures include interest based on coupon rate on the convertible debentures assuming the outstanding balance is not repaid until its contractual
maturities on March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2024.
4 Unadvanced mortgage commitments include syndication commitments of which $144.7 million belong to the Company’s syndicated partners.
5 The principal repayments of $429.4 million mortgage syndication liabilities by contractual maturity date is shown net with mortgage investments in note 4(b).
As at December 31, 2020, the Company had a cash position of $428 (December 31, 2019 – $9.0 million), an unutilized
credit facility (mortgage investments) balance of $76.2 million (December 31, 2019 – $39.0 million) and an unutilized credit
facility (investment properties) balance of nil (December 31, 2019 – nil). Management believes it will be able to finance its
operations using the cash flow generated from operations, investing activities and the credit facilities.
As at December 31, 2020, unadvanced mortgage commitments under the existing mortgage investments, including
mortgage syndications, amounted to $248.6 million (December 31, 2019 – $211.8 million) of which $144.7 million
(December 31, 2019 – $81.3 million) belong to the Company’s syndicated partners. The Company expects the syndication
partners to fund their respective commitments.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
FINANCIAL ASSETS
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, other assets, mortgage investments and other investments, including mortgage
syndications, are designated as loans and receivables and are measured at amortized cost. The fair values of cash and cash
equivalents and other assets approximate their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. The fair value of mortgage
investments, including mortgage syndications, approximate their carrying value given the mortgage and other investments
consist of short-term mortgages that are repayable at the option of the borrower without yield maintenance or penalties.
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
The Company’s accounts payable and accrued expenses, dividends payable, due to Manager, mortgage funding holdbacks,
prepaid mortgage interest, credit facility, convertible debentures, derivative liability (interest rate swap contract) and
mortgage syndication liabilities are designated as other financial liabilities and are measured at amortized cost. With
the exception of convertible debentures and mortgage syndication liabilities, the fair value of these financial liabilities
approximate their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. The fair value of mortgage syndication liabilities
approximate their carrying value given the mortgage investments consist of short-term mortgages that are repayable at the
option of the borrower without yield maintenance or penalties. The fair value of the convertible debentures is based on the
market trading price of convertible debentures at the reporting date.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company is subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s future performance and its ability
to execute on its investment objectives. We have processes and procedures in place in an attempt to control or mitigate
certain risks, while other risks cannot be or are not mitigated. Material risks that cannot be mitigated include a significant
decline in the general real estate market, interest rates changing markedly, being unable to make mortgage investments at
rates consistent with rates historically achieved, not having adequate mortgage investment opportunities presented to us,
change in currency rates and not having adequate sources of bank financing available. There have been no changes to the
Company, which may affect the overall risk of the Company.
INTEREST RATE RISK
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of financial assets or financial liabilities will fluctuate
because of changes in market interest rates. As of December 31, 2020, $1,019.2 million of net mortgage investments and
$11.0 million of other investments bear interest at variable rates (December 31, 2019 – $992.3 million and $6.6 million,
respectively). As of December 31, 2020 $935.5 million of net mortgage investments have a “floor rate” (December 31, 2019
– $917.2 million). If there were a decrease or increase of 0.50% in interest rates, with all other variables constant, the impact
from variable rate mortgage investments and other investments to net income and comprehensive income would be a
decrease in net income of $78 (December 31, 2019 – $1.3 million) or an increase in net income of $243 (December 31, 2019
– $5.0 million). The Company manages its sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations by managing the fixed/floating ratio and its
use of floor rates in its investment portfolio.
The Company is also exposed to interest rate risk on the credit facilities, which have a balance of $489.5 million as at
December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 – $491.7 million). During Q4 2019, the Company entered into the Contract (refer
to note 6(a) of consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019) which reduced the
exposure in interest rate risk. As at December 31, 2020, net exposure to interest rate risk was $215.3 million (December 31,
2019 – $241.7 million), and assuming it was outstanding for the entire period, a 0.50% decrease or increase in interest rates,
with all other variables constant, will increase or decrease net income by $1.1 million (December 31, 2019 – $1.2 million).
The Company’s other assets, interest receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, prepaid mortgage interest,
mortgage funding holdbacks, dividends payable and due to Manager have no significant exposure to interest rate risk due to
their short-term nature. Convertible debentures carry a fixed rate of interest and are not subject to interest rate risk. Cash
and cash equivalents carry a variable rate of interest and are subject to minimal interest rate risk and the debentures have
no exposure to interest rate risk due to their fixed interest rate.
CURRENCY RISK
Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in
foreign exchange rates. The Company is exposed to currency risk primarily from other investments and credit facility
investment properties that are denominated in a currency other than the Canadian dollar. The Company uses foreign
currency forwards and swaps to approximately economically hedge the principal balance of future earnings and cash flows
caused by movements in foreign exchange rates. Under the terms of the foreign currency forward and swap contracts, the
Company buys or sells a currency against another currency at a set price on a future date.
As at December 31, 2020, the Company has US$5.1 million and €3.7 million in other investments denominated in foreign
currencies (December 31, 2019 – US$5.1 million and €3.4 million). The Company has entered into a series of foreign currency
contracts to reduce the its exposure to foreign currency risk. As at December 31, 2020, the Company has one thousandth
U.S. dollars currency contracts with an aggregate notional value of US$5.1 million, at a weighted average forward contract
rate of 1.3251, maturing in April 2021 and one Euro currency contract with an aggregate notional value of €3.5 million at a
weighted average contract rate of 1.5685, maturing in April 2021.
The fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts as at December 31, 2020 is an asset of $302 which is included in
other assets. The valuation of the foreign currency forward contracts was computed using Level 2 inputs which include spot
and forward foreign exchange rates.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted CREDIT RISK
Credit risk is the risk that a borrower may be unable to honour its debt commitments as a result of a negative change in
market conditions that could result in a loss to the Company. The Company mitigates this risk by the following:
i.
adhering to the investment restrictions and operating policies included in the asset allocation model (subject to certain
duly approved exceptions);
ii.
ensuring all new mortgage and other investments are approved by the Investment Committee before funding; and
iii.
actively monitoring the mortgage and other investments and initiating recovery procedures, in a timely manner,
where required.
The exposure to credit risk at December 31, 2020 relating to net mortgages and other investments amount to
$1,236.3 million (December 31, 2019 – $1,319.6 million).
The Company has recourse under these mortgages and the majority of other investments in the event of default by the
borrowers; in which case, the Company would have a claim against the underlying collateral. Management believes that the
potential loss from credit risk with respect to cash that is held in trust at a Schedule I bank by the Company’s transfer agent
and operating cash held also at a Schedule 1 bank, to be minimal.
The Company is exposed to credit risk from the collection of accounts receivable from tenants. The Manager routinely
obtains credit history reports on prospective tenants before entering into a tenancy agreement.
LIQUIDITY RISK
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they become
due. This risk arises in normal operations from fluctuations in cash flow as a result of the timing of mortgage investment
advances and repayments and the need for working capital. Management routinely forecasts future cash flow sources and
requirements to ensure cash is efficiently utilized. For a discussion of the Company’s liquidity, cash flow from operations and
mitigation of liquidity risk, see the “Capital Structure and Liquidity” section in this MD&A.
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES & INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Company maintains appropriate information systems, procedures and controls to ensure that information that is
publicly disclosed is complete, reliable and timely. The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of
the Company evaluated, or caused to be evaluated under their direct supervision, the design of the Company’s disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in National Instrument 52-109 – Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim
Filings (“NI 52-109”)) at December 31, 2020 and, based on that evaluation, have concluded that the design of such disclosure
controls and procedures was appropriate.
The Manager is responsible for establishing adequate internal controls over financial reporting to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the financial statements for external
purposes in accordance with IFRS. The CEO and the CFO assessed, or under their direct supervision caused an assessment of,
the design of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting as at December 31, 2020 in accordance with the COSO
Internal Control – Independent Framework (2013), published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission. Based on that assessment they determined that the design of the Company’s internal controls over financial
reporting was appropriate.
There were no changes made in our design of internal controls over financial reporting during the year ended December 31,
2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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 judgements
could ultimately prove to be incorrect under varying conditions and circumstances; (ii) the impact of any undetected errors;
and (iii) that controls may be circumvented by the unauthorized acts of individuals, by collusion of two or more people, or by
management override.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
Timbercreek Financial offers a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) so that shareholders may automatically reinvest their
dividends in new shares of Timbercreek Financial at a 2% discount from market price and with no commissions. This provides
an easy way to realize the benefits of compound growth of their investment in Timbercreek Financial. Shareholders can
enroll in the DRIP program by contacting their investment advisor or investment dealer.
PHONE
Blair Tamblyn, CEO
Tracy Johnston, CFO
Karynna Ma, Vice President, Investor Relations
1-844-304-9967
INTERNET
Visit SEDAR at www.sedar.com; or the Company’s website at www.timbercreekfinancial.com
MAIL
Write to the Company at:
Timbercreek Financial
Attention: Corporate Communications
25 Price Street Toronto, Ontario M4W 1Z1
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2020In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
To the Shareholders of Timbercreek Financial Corp.
OPINION
the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2020 and 2019;
the consolidated statements of net income and comprehensive income for the years then ended;
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Timbercreek Financial Corp. (the Entity), which comprise:
notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies;
(Hereinafter referred to as the “financial statements”).
the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity for the years then ended;
the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended; and
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial
position of the Entity as at December 31, 2020 and 2019, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated
cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
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 “Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements” section of
our auditors’ report.
We are independent of the Entity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the 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 (“KAMs”) are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the
financial statements as a whole and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
We have determined the matters described below to be the KAMs to be communicated in our auditors’ report.
EVALUATION OF ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT LOSSES ON MORTGAGE AND OTHER LOAN INVESTMENTS CLASSIFIED AT AMORTIZED COST
DESCRIPTION OF THE MATTER
We draw attention to Note 2(d), Note 3(b) and Note 4(d) of the financial statements. The Entity has recorded an allowance of
credit losses (“ACL”) on mortgage and other loan investments classified at amortized cost (“Debt Investments”) of $5.3 million.
The ACL for non credit impaired financial assets reflects a probability-weighted outcome that considers Entity’s assessment
of all expected cash shortfalls over 12-months after the reporting date or expected life, as applicable, and reasonable and
supportable information about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future events and economic conditions is
considered. The significant assumptions include probability- weighting and expected cash shortfalls.
ACL for credit-impaired financial assets is recorded for individually identified credit impaired Debt Investments to reduce
their carrying value to the expected recoverable amount based on the estimated future cash flows discounted at the Debt
Investment’s original effective interest rate. The expected recoverable amount is a significant assumption.
The Entity exercises significant credit judgment in the determination of a significant increase in credit risk since initial
recognition, credit impairment of Debt Investments and expected recoverable amount of credit impaired Debt Investments.
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Timbercreek Financial WHY THE MATTER IS A KEY AUDIT MATTER
We identified the evaluation of the ACL on Debt Investments classified at amortized cost as a key audit matter. Evaluation
of ACL on Debt Investments represented an area of significant risk of material misstatement given the high degree of
measurement uncertainty associated with the estimate of the ACL. Significant auditor judgment was required to evaluate
the results of our audit procedures regarding the Entity’s significant assumptions. Further, professionals with specialized
skills and knowledge were needed to evaluate the Entity’s methodology and significant assumptions for non-credit impaired
debt investments.
HOW THE MATTER WAS ADDRESSED IN THE AUDIT
The primary procedures we performed to address this key audit matter included the following:
For a selection of Debt Investments, we evaluated the Entity’s assigned credit risk ratings against the Entity’s borrower risk
rating scale, and the Entity’s assessment of significant increase in credit risk and of credit impairment. Our evaluation was
based on information prepared by the Entity and assessed against source documents, as applicable.
We involved credit risk professionals with specialized skills, industry knowledge and relevant experience who assisted in:
evaluating the model methodology including the application of significant increases in credit risk by assessing compliance
with IFRS 9, Financial Instruments; and
assessed the probability- weighting and expected cash shortfalls by comparing to publicly available information.
For a selection of credit impaired Debt Investments, we evaluated the appropriateness of the expected recoverable amount
by comparing to reports of real estate commentators and available industry transaction databases, considering the features
of the specific property.
EVALUATION OF THE FAIR VALUE OF MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS CLASSIFIED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT AND LOSS
DESCRIPTION OF THE MATTER
We draw attention to Note 2(d), Note 3(b) and Note 4(a) of the financial statements. The Entity has recorded $61.9 million of
mortgage investments at Fair Value Through Profit and Loss (“FVTPL”). Significant assumptions in determining the fair value
of mortgage investments classified at FVTPL include:
cash flow projections
capitalization rates and discount rates
transaction prices for directly comparable properties
WHY THE MATTER IS A KEY AUDIT MATTER
We identified the evaluation of the fair value of mortgage investments classified at FVTPL as a key audit matter. This
matter represented an area of significant risk of material misstatement given the high degree of estimation uncertainty in
determining the fair value of mortgage investments classified at FVTPL. Significant auditor judgment, including specialized
skills and knowledge, were required in evaluating the significant assumptions.
HOW THE MATTER WAS ADDRESSED IN THE AUDIT
The following were the primary procedures we performed to address this key audit matter.
For a selection of mortgage investments, we evaluated the fair value of mortgage investments classified at FVTPL by:
Comparing the cash flow projections to budget and/or business plans, to reports of real estate commentators and
market comparable transactions, as applicable.
Involving valuations professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in:
evaluating the capitalization rates and discount rates by comparing them to published reports of real estate industry
commentators considering the features of the specific property; and
evaluating the appropriateness of the valuation methodologies
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Timbercreek Financial Assessing transaction prices for directly comparable properties to published information considering the features
of the specific property as applicable based on the features of the specific underlying property securing the investment.
OTHER INFORMATION
Management is responsible for the other information. Other information comprises:
the information included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis filed with the relevant Canadian Securities
Commissions; and
the information, other than the financial statements and the auditors’ report thereon, included in a document likely to
be entitled “Annual Report.”
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not and will not express any form of
assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified
above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements
or our knowledge obtained in the audit and remain alert for indications that the other information appears to be
materially misstated.
We obtained the information included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis filed with the relevant Canadian Securities
Commissions as at the date of this auditors’ report. If, based on the work we have performed on this other information,
we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact in the
auditors’ report.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
The information, other than the financial statements and the auditors’ report thereon, included in a document likely to be
entitled “Annual Report” is expected to be made available to us after the date of this auditors’ report. If, based on the work
we will perform on this other information, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we
are required to report that fact to those charged with governance.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT AND THOSE CHARGED WITH GOVERNANCE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to
enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Entity’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 Entity or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Entity’s financial reporting process.
AUDITORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ 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 the 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.
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Timbercreek Financial We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the 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 than for one resulting from error, as fraud
may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
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 Entity’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 Entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required
to draw attention in our auditors’ report to the related disclosures in the 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
auditors’ report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Entity to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures,
and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves
fair presentation.
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.
Provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements
regarding independence, and communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be
thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities
within the Group Entity to express an opinion on the financial statements. We are responsible for the direction,
supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
Determine, from the matters communicated with those charged with governance, those matters that were of most
significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are therefore the KAMs. We describe
these matters in our auditors’ 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 auditors’ report
because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits
of such communication.
Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this auditors’ report is Amit Shah.
Toronto, Canada
March 5, 2021
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Timbercreek Financial CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Other assets
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications
Other investments
Investment properties
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Dividends payable
Due to Manager
Mortgage and other loans funding holdbacks
Prepaid mortgage and other loans interest
Derivative liability (interest rate swap contract)
Credit facility (mortgage investments)
Credit facility (investment properties)
Convertible debentures
Mortgage syndication liabilities
Total liabilities
Shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and equity
Commitments and contingencies
Subsequent events
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Note
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
$
428
$
15(c)
4
4(e)
5
9(d)
15(a)
6(a)
6(a)
6(b)
8
4(a)(c)
16,161
1,572,577
74,434
47,862
1,711,462
3,015
4,651
1,089
2,177
3,708
3,940
458,299
30,656
88,962
429,915
1,026,412
9
685,050
$
1,711,462
$
4, 6 and 21
2(d), 6(b) and 22
8,991
11,960
1,667,686
61,520
47,349
1,797,506
3,674
4,787
1,114
3,741
5,437
—
459,767
30,622
133,033
426,939
1,069,114
728,392
1,797,506
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Timbercreek Financial CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
Note
2020
2019
Year ended December 31,
Investment income on financial assets measured at amortized cost
Gross interest and other income, including mortgage syndications
$
Interest and other expenses on mortgage syndications
Net investment income on financial assets measured at amortized cost
4(b)(e)
Fair value (loss) gain and other income on financial assets measured at FVTPL
4(a)(e)
Total income on financial assets
Net rental income
Revenue from investment properties
Property operating costs
Net rental income
Expenses
Management fees
Servicing fees
Allowance for expected credit loss
General and administrative
Total expenses
Income from operations
Other income, net
Financing costs
Financing cost on credit facilities
Financing cost on convertible debentures
Unrealized fair value (gain) loss on derivative contract
Total financing costs
Net income and comprehensive income
Earnings per share
Basic
Diluted
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
7
11
11
4(d)
6
8
6(a)
12
12
$
$
$
122,779
(26,839)
95,940
(16,778)
79,162
2,919
(1,466)
1,453
12,437
788
2,994
1,805
18,024
62,591
—
18,025
8,624
3,940
30,589
32,002
0.39
0.39
$
$
$
$
123,471
(24,957)
98,514
923
99,437
2,831
(1,391)
1,440
12,363
497
1,313
1,690
15,863
85,014
413
21,886
8,801
—
30,687
54,740
0.66
0.66
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Timbercreek Financial CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2020
Balance, December 31, 2019
Repurchase of common shares under normal course issuer bid
Dividends issued to shareholders
Issuance of common shares under dividend reinvestment plan
Repurchase of common shares for dividend reinvestment plan
Total net income and comprehensive income
Balance, December 31, 2020
Year ended December 31, 2019
Balance, December 31, 2018
Issuance of common shares, net of issue costs
Dividends issued to shareholders
Issuance of common shares under dividend reinvestment plan
Repurchase of common shares for dividend reinvestment plan
Total net income and comprehensive income
Common
shares
Retained
(loss)/earnings
Equity
component
of convertible
debentures
Total
$
730,418
$
(3,964)
$
1,938
$
728,392
(20,000)
—
4,695
(3,592)
—
—
(56,447)
—
—
32,002
—
—
—
—
—
(20,000)
(56,447)
4,695
(3,592)
32,002
$
711,521
$
(28,409)
$
1,938
$
685,050
Common
shares
Retained
(loss)/earnings
Equity
component
of convertible
debentures
Total
$
715,653
$
(1,626)
$
1,938
$
715,965
10,543
—
4,560
(338)
—
—
(57,078)
—
—
54,740
—
—
—
—
—
10,543
(57,078)
4,560
(338)
54,740
Balance, December 31, 2019
$
730,418
$
(3,964)
$
1,938
$
728,392
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Timbercreek Financial CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
Amortization of lender fees
Lender fees received
Interest and other income, net of syndications
Interest and other income received, net of syndications
Financing costs
Net unrealized loss on investments measured at FVTPL
Unrealized fair value loss on derivative contracts
Net realized and unrealized foreign exchange gain
Allowance for expected credit loss
Net change in non-cash operating items
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net credit facility repayments – mortgage investments
Net credit facility repayments – investment properties
Repayment of convertible debentures
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares
Interest paid
Dividends paid to shareholders
Repurchase of common shares
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of marketable securities
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
Additions to investment properties
Net payments on maturity of forward contracts
Funding of other investments
Proceeds from other investments
Funding of mortgage investments, net of syndications
Discharges of mortgage investments, net of syndications
Net foreign exchange (loss) gain on cash accounts
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Year ended December 31,
Note
2020
2019
13
$
32,002
$
(10,110)
7,660
(88,002)
85,627
26,649
18,949
3,940
(16)
2,994
(303)
79,390
(2,176)
—
(45,800)
—
(24,581)
(51,888)
(23,592)
(148,037)
—
—
(513)
(159)
(22,255)
9,037
(596,528)
670,596
60,178
(94)
(8,563)
8,991
$
428
$
54,740
(10,029)
10,039
(89,739)
100,863
30,687
188
—
(15)
1,313
4,468
102,515
(17,104)
(2,130)
—
10,543
(28,401)
(52,425)
(338)
(89,855)
(36,533)
36,625
(855)
451
(4,736)
27,606
(792,957)
766,112
(4,287)
77
8,450
541
8,991
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Timbercreek Financial 1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
Timbercreek Financial Corp. (the “Company”, “TF” or “Timbercreek Financial”) is a mortgage investment corporation
domiciled in Canada. The Company is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario. The registered office of the
Company is 25 Price Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1Z1. The common shares of the Company are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (“TSX”) under the symbol “TF”.
The investment objective of the Company is to secure and grow a diversified portfolio of high quality mortgage and other
investments, generating an attractive risk adjusted return and monthly dividend payments to shareholders, balanced by a
strong focus on capital preservation.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
(A) STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
These consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared by management in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period’s presentation. Investment income
on financial assets measured at amortized cost and investment income on financial assets measured at fair value through
profit or loss (“FVTPL”) have been separately presented on the consolidated statement of net income and comprehensive
income. In the prior periods, these amounts were presented within investment income.
The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on March 5, 2021.
(B) PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including
Timbercreek Mortgage Investment Fund. The financial statements of the subsidiaries included in these consolidated financial
statements are from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. All intercompany transactions and
balances are eliminated upon consolidation.
(C) BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on both a going concern and the historical cost bases except
for certain items which have been measured at FVTPL at each reporting date and include: investment properties, foreclosed
properties held for sale, marketable securities, debt investments not meeting the solely payments of principal and interest
criterion, participating debentures, cross-currency swaps, interest rate swaps and foreign currency forward contracts.
(D) CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
In the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, Timbercreek Capital Inc. (“Manager”), a subsidiary
and as successor in interest to Timbercreek Asset Management Inc. (“TAMI”) has made judgements, estimates and
assumptions that affect the application of the Company’s accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,
income and expenses. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to estimates are
recognized prospectively.
In making estimates, the Manager relies on external information and observable conditions where possible, supplemented
by internal analysis as required. Those estimates and judgements have been applied in a manner consistent with the prior
period and there are no known trends, commitments, events or uncertainties, other than potential effects of the COVID-19
pandemic, that the Manager believes will materially affect the methodology or assumptions utilized in making those
estimates and judgements in these consolidated financial statements.
Beginning March 2020, the outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus, specifically identified as “COVID-19”, has resulted in
governments worldwide enacting emergency measures to contain the spread of the virus. The COVID-19 outbreak has had
a notable impact on general economic conditions, including but not limited to the temporary closures of many businesses;
“shelter in place” and other governmental regulations; and reduced consumer spending due to both job losses and other
effects attributable to COVID-19 which has resulted in an uncertain and challenging economic environment that could
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars negatively impact the Company’s operations and financial results in future periods. Given the unprecedented and pervasive
impact of changing circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, there is inherently more uncertainty associated with
the Company’s future operating assumptions and expectations as compared to prior periods. As such, it is not possible to
forecast with certainty the duration and full scope of the economic impact of COVID-19 and other consequential changes it
will have on the Company’s estimate of allowance for credit losses and investments measured at FVTPL, both in the short
term and in the long term.
The near-term impacts of COVID-19 are primarily with respect to interest collections and mortgage investment discharges.
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company collected approximately 99.2% of January and February 2021 interest
payments which is materially in line with historical collection rates. As of December 31, 2020 there was one active deferred
payment plans related to COVID-19.
The Company reviewed its portfolio of FVTPL loans in light of the continuing impact COVID-19 is having on the economy,
capital markets, transaction volumes and lower interest rate environment. In some instances it has identified areas where
cash flows in valuation models have been adjusted to reflect longer lease-up periods and repositioning of the assets as well
as development delays.
The significant estimates and judgements used in determining the recorded amount for assets and liabilities in the
consolidated financial statements are as follows:
Measurement of fair values
The Company’s accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values for both financial and non-
financial assets and liabilities.
When measuring the fair value of an asset or liability, the Company uses market observable data where possible. Fair values
are categorized into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability,
either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices).
Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).
The Company reviews significant unobservable inputs and valuation adjustments. If third party information, such as broker
quotes or appraisals are used to measure fair values, the Company will assess the evidence obtained from the third parties to
support the conclusion that such valuations meet the requirements of IFRS, including the level in the fair value hierarchy in
which such valuations should be classified.
The information about the assumptions made in measuring fair value is included in the following notes:
Note 4 – Mortgage and other investments, including mortgage syndications;
Note 5 – Investment properties; and
Note 19 – Fair value measurements.
Measurement of expected credit loss
The determination of the allowance for credit losses takes into account different factors and varies by nature of investment.
These judgments include changes in circumstances that may cause future assessments of credit risk to be materially different
from current assessments, which would require an increase or decrease in the allowance of credit loss. The Company
exercises significant credit judgment in the determination of a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, credit
impairment of debt investments and expected recoverable amount of credit impaired debt investments. Refer to note 4(d).
Syndication liabilities
The Company applies judgement in assessing the relationship between parties with which it enters into participation
agreements in order to assess the derecognition of transfers relating to mortgage and other investments.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars Classification of mortgage and other investments
Mortgage investments and other loan investments are classified based on the business model for managing assets and the
contractual cash flow characteristics of the asset. The Company exercises judgment in determining both the business model
for managing the assets and whether cash flows of the financial asset comprise solely payments of principal and interest.
Convertible debentures
The Company exercises judgement in determining the allocation of the debt and equity components of convertible
debentures. The liability allocation is based upon the fair value of a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion
option and the residual value is allocated to the equity component.
(E) FUNCTIONAL AND PRESENTATION CURRENCY
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency. All
amounts have been rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise indicated.
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(A) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less that are readily convertible
to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value to be cash equivalents.
(B) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Recognition and initial measurement
All financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual
provisions of the instrument.
A financial asset or financial liability is initially measured at fair value plus, for an item not at FVTPL, transaction costs that are
directly attributable to its acquisition or issue.
Classification and subsequent measurement – financial assets
On initial recognition, a financial asset is classified as measured at: amortized cost; fair value through other comprehensive
income (“FVOCI”) – debt investment; or FVTPL.
Financial assets are not reclassified subsequent to their initial recognition unless the Company changes its business model
for managing financial assets, in which case all affected financial assets are reclassified on the first day of the first reporting
period following the change in the business model.
A financial asset is measured at amortized cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL:
it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows; and
its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the
principal amount outstanding.
A debt investment is measured at FVOCI if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL:
it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling
financial assets; and
its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the
principal amount outstanding.
The Company has no debt investments measured at FVOCI.
All financial assets not classified as measured at amortized cost or FVOCI as described above are measured at FVTPL.
This includes all derivative financial assets.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars Financial assets – Business model assessment
The Company makes an assessment of the objective of the business model in which a financial asset is held at a portfolio
level because this best reflects the way the business is managed and information is provided to management. The
information considered includes:
the objectives for the portfolio and the operation of those policies in practice. These include whether management’s
strategy focuses on earning contractual interest income, maintaining a particular interest rate profile, matching the
duration of the financial assets to the duration of any related liabilities or expected cash outflows or realizing cash flows
through the sale of the assets;
how the performance of the portfolio is evaluated and reported to the Company’s management;
the risks that affect the performance of the business model (and the financial assets held within that business model)
and how those risks are managed;
the frequency, volume and timing of sales of financial assets in prior periods. the reasons for such sales and expectation
about future sales activity.
Transfers of financial assets to third parties in transactions that do not qualify for derecognition are not considered sales for
this purpose, consistent with the Company’s continuing recognition of the syndicated assets.
Financial assets that are held for trading or are managed and whose performance is evaluated on a fair value basis are
measured at FVTPL.
Financial assets – assessment whether contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest
For the purposes of this assessment, ‘principal’ is defined as the fair value of the financial asset on initial recognition.
‘Interest’ is defined as consideration for the time value of money and for the credit risk associated with the principal amount
outstanding during a particular period of time and for other basic lending risks and costs (e.g. liquidity risk and administrative
costs), as well as a profit margin.
In assessing whether the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest, the Company considers the
contractual terms of the instrument. This includes assessing whether the financial asset contains a contractual term that
could change the timing or amount of contractual cash flows such that it would not meet this condition. In making this
assessment, the Company considers:
contingent events that would change the amount or timing of cash flows;
terms that may adjust the contractual coupon rate, including variable-rate features;
prepayment and extension features; and
terms that limit the Company’s claim to cash flows from specified assets.
A prepayment feature is consistent with the solely payments of principal and interest criterion if the prepayment amount
substantially represents unpaid amounts of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding, which may include
reasonable additional compensation for early termination of the contract.
Subsequent measurement and gains and losses – financial assets
Financial assets at FVTPL
Measured at fair value. Net gains and losses, including any interest or dividend income, are recognized in profit or loss.
Financial assets at
amortized cost
Measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The amortized cost is reduced by impairment losses.
Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognized in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on
derecognition is recognized in profit or loss.
Debt investments at FVOCI
Measured at fair value. Interest income calculated using the effective interest method, foreign exchange gains
and losses and impairment are recognized in profit or loss. Other net gains and losses are recognized in Other
Comprehensive Income (“OCI”). On derecognition, gains and losses accumulated in OCI are reclassified to profit or loss.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars Classification, subsequent measurement and gains and losses – financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortized cost or FVTPL. A financial liability is classified as measured at
FVTPL if it is classified as held-for-trading, it is a derivative or it is designated as such on initial recognition. Financial liabilities
at FVTPL are measured at fair value and net gains and losses, including any interest expense, are recognized in profit or loss.
Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense
and foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognized in
profit or loss.
Impairment of financial assets
The Company recognizes loss allowances for expected credit loss (“ECL”) on financial assets measured at amortized cost,
unfunded loan commitments and financial guarantee contracts. The Company applies a three-stage approach to measure
allowance for credit losses. The Company measures loss allowance at an amount equal to 12 months of expected losses for
performing loans if the credit risk at the reporting date has not increased significantly since initial recognition (Stage 1) and
at an amount equal to lifetime expected losses on performing loans that have experienced a significant increase in credit risk
since origination (Stage 2) and on credit impaired loans (Stage 3).
The determination of a significant increase in credit risk takes into account different factors and varies by nature of
investment. The Company uses property specific factors in assessing significant change in credit risk, which includes:
Income producing properties – borrower or guarantor’s financial position, change in market conditions, deterioration
in cash flows due to vacancy, property conditions, loss of major tenants, change in execution of business plan.
Construction loans – borrower or guarantor’s financial position, change in market conditions, property conditions,
material cost-to-complete concerns, change in execution of business plan.
Unimproved land – borrower or guarantor’s financial position, change in market conditions, business plan, adverse
zoning change.
The Company assumes the credit risk on a financial asset has increased significantly if interest payment or maturity date
is more than 30 days past due and/or borrower or underlying security criteria as identified by the Manager. As typical in
shorter duration structured financing, the Manager does not solely believe there has been a significant deterioration in
credit risk or an asset to be credit impaired if mortgage and other investments go into overhold position past the maturity
date for a period greater than 30 days or 90 days, respectively. The Manager actively monitors these mortgage and other
investments and applies judgement in determining whether there has been significant increase in credit risk. The Company
considers a financial asset to be credit impaired when the interest payment or maturity date is more than 90 days past due
and/or the Company assesses that there has been a deterioration of credit quality to the extent the Company no longer has
reasonable assurance as to the timely collection of the full amount of principal and interest and/or when the Company has
commenced enforcement remedies available to it under its contractual agreements.
The assessment of significant increase in credit risk requires significant credit judgment. In determining whether there has
been a significant increase in credit risk and in calculating the amount of expected credit losses, we rely on estimates and
exercise judgment regarding matters for which the ultimate outcome is unknown. These judgments include changes in
circumstances that may cause future assessments of credit risk to be materially different from current assessments, which
could require an increase or decrease in the allowance for credit losses.
In cases where a borrower experiences financial difficulties, the Company may grant certain concessionary modifications to
the terms and conditions of a loan. Modifications may include payment deferrals, extension of amortization periods, debt
consolidation, forbearance and other modifications intended to minimize the economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or
repossession of collateral. The Company determines the appropriate remediation strategy based on the individual borrower.
If the Company determines that a modification results in derecognition, the original asset is derecognized while a new asset
is recognized based on the new contractual terms. Significant increase in credit risk is assessed relative to the risk of default
on the date of modification. If the Company determines that a modification does not result in derecognition, significant
increase in credit risk is assessed based on the risk of default at initial recognition of the original asset. Expected cash flows
arising from the modified contractual terms are considered when calculating the ECL for the modified asset. For loans that
were modified while having a lifetime ECL, the loans can revert to having 12-month ECL after a period of performance and
improvement in the borrower’s financial condition.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars Measurement of ECL – non credit impaired financial assets
The ECL for non credit impaired financial assets reflects a probability-weighted outcome that considers Entity’s assessment
of all expected cash shortfalls over 12-months after the reporting date or expected life as applicable, and reasonable and
supportable information about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future events and economic conditions is
considered. The probability weighting and expected cash shortfalls are significant assumptions.
Lifetime ECLs are the ECLs that result from all possible default event over the expected life of a financial instrument.
12-month ECLs are the portion of ECLs that result from default events that are possible within the 12 months after the
reporting date (or a shorter period if the expected life of the instrument is less than 12 months). The maximum period
considered when estimating ECLs is the maximum contractual period over which the Company is exposed to credit risk.
When determining the expected credit loss allowance, the Company considers reasonable and supportable information that
is relevant and available without undue cost or effort. We consider past events, current market conditions and reasonable
forward-looking supportable information about future economic conditions. In assessing information about possible future
economic conditions, we utilized multiple economic scenarios including our base case, which represents the most probable
outcome and is consistent with our view of the portfolio. In considering the lifetime of a loan, the contractual period of the
loan, including prepayment, extension and other options is generally used.
The calculation of expected credit losses includes the explicit incorporation of forecasts of future economic conditions. The
estimation of future cash flows also includes assumptions about local real estate market conditions, availability and terms
of financing, underlying value of the security and various other factors. These assumptions are limited by the availability of
reliable comparable market data, economic uncertainty and the uncertainty of future events. Accordingly, by their nature,
estimates of impairment are subjective and may not necessarily be comparable to the actual outcome. Should the underlying
assumptions change, the estimated future cash flows could vary. The forecast is developed internally by the Manager. We
exercise experienced credit judgment to incorporate multiple economic forecasts which are probability-weighted in the
determination of the final expected credit loss. The allowance is sensitive to changes in both economic forecast and the
probability-weight assigned to each forecast scenario.
Measurement of ECL – credit impaired financial assets
Allowances for Stage 3 are recorded for individually identified credit impaired debt investments to reduce their carrying
value to the expected recoverable amount. The expected recoverable amount is a significant assumption. We review our
debt investments on an ongoing basis to assess whether any debt investment carried at amortized cost should be classified
as credit impaired and whether an allowance or write-off should be recorded.
The review of individually credit impaired debt investments is conducted at least quarterly by the Manager, who assesses
the ultimate collectability and estimated recoveries for a specific debt investment based on all events and conditions that
are relevant to the loan. To determine the amount we expect to recover from an individually impaired debt investment, we
use the value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the debt investment’’s original effective interest rate. The
determination of estimated future cash flows of a collateralized impaired debt investment reflects the expected realization
of the underlying security, net of expected costs and any amounts legally required to be paid to the borrower.
Presentation of allowance for ECL in the statement of financial position
Loss allowances for financial asset measured at amortized cost are deducted from the gross carrying amount of the asset.
Write-offs
The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off when the Company has no reasonable expectation of recovering
a financial asset in its entirely or a portion thereof. However, financial assets that are written off could still be subject to
enforcement activities in order to comply with the Company’s procedures for recovery of amounts due.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars (C) INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
Income properties
The Company has elected to account for its investment properties using the fair value method. A property is determined
to be an investment property when it is principally held to earn rental income and/or capital appreciation. Investment
properties are initially measured at cost including transaction costs associated with acquiring the properties. Subsequent
to initial recognition, the investment properties are carried at fair value. Gains or losses arising from changes in fair value
are recognized in profit or loss during the period in which they arise. The investment properties are measured at fair value
based on available market evidence, which may be obtained from external appraisals. The Company may also use alternative
valuation methods such as discounted cash flow projections or income capitalization methods where appropriate.
The fair value of the investment properties reflects, among other things, rental income from current leases and assumptions
about rental income from future leases in light of current market conditions. It also reflects any cash outflows (excluding
those relating to future capital expenditures) that could be expected in respect of the investment properties. Subsequent
capital expenditures are charged to the investment property only when it is probable that future economic benefits of the
expenditure will flow to the Company and the cost can be measured reliably.
Gains or losses from the disposal of investment properties are determined as the difference between the net disposal
proceeds and the carrying amount and are recognized in the consolidated statement of net income and comprehensive
income at the end of each reporting period of disposal.
Property under development
Property under development for future use as investment property are accounted for as investment property under
International Accounting Standard 40, Investment Property. Costs eligible for capitalization to property under development
are initially recorded at cost, and subsequent to initial recognition are accounted for using the fair value method. At each
reporting date, the property under development is recorded at fair value based on available market evidence. The related
gain or loss in fair value is recognized in net income in the year which it arises.
The cost of property under development includes direct development costs, realty taxes and borrowing costs that
are directly attributable to the development. Borrowing costs associated with direct expenditures on property under
development are capitalized. The amount of borrowing costs capitalized is determined by reference to specific to the
project. Borrowing costs are capitalized from the commencement of the development until the date of practical completion.
Upon practical completion of a development, the development property is transferred to investment properties at the fair
value on the date of practical completion. The Company considers practical completion to have occurred when the property
is capable of operating in the manner intended by management. Generally, this occurs when completion of construction and
receipt of all necessary occupancy and other material permits.
(D) JOINT ARRANGEMENTS
The Company is a co-owner of a portfolio of investment properties that are subject to joint control and has determined that all
current joint arrangements are joint operations as the Company, through its subsidiaries, is the direct beneficial owner of the
Company’s interest in the investment properties. A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint
control of the arrangement have rights to assets and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. The Company
recognizes its share of the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses generated from the assets in proportion to its rights (note 5).
(E) FORECLOSED PROPERTIES HELD FOR SALE
When the Company obtains legal title of the underlying security of an impaired mortgage investment, the carrying value
of the mortgage investment, which comprises principal, costs incurred, accrued interest and the related allowance for
mortgage investment loss, if any, is reclassified from mortgage investments to foreclosed properties held for sale (“FPHFS”).
At each reporting date, FPHFS are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in profit or loss in the period
they arise. The Company uses management’s best estimate to determine fair value of the properties, which may involve
frequent inspections, engaging realtors to assess market conditions based on previous property transactions or retaining
professional appraisers to provide independent valuations.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars Contractual interest on the mortgage investment is discontinued from the date of transfer from mortgage investments to
FPHFS. Net income or loss generated from FPHFS, if any, is recorded as net operating income/(loss) from FPHFS, while fair
value adjustments on FPHFS are recorded separately.
(F) CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
The convertible debentures are a compound financial instrument as they contain both a liability and an equity component.
At the date of issuance, the liability component of the convertible debentures is recognized at its estimated fair value of
a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion option and the residual is allocated to the equity component.
Any directly attributable transaction costs are allocated to the liability and equity components in proportion to their initial
carrying amounts. Subsequent to initial recognition, the liability component of a convertible debenture is measured at
amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. The equity component is not re-measured subsequent to initial
recognition and will be transferred to share capital when the conversion option is exercised, or, if unexercised at maturity.
Interest, losses and gains relating to the financial liability are recognized in profit or loss.
(G) GROSS INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME
Gross interest and other income includes interest earned on the Company’s mortgage and other investments, lender fees
and interest earned on cash and cash equivalents. Interest income earned on mortgage and other investments is accounted
for using the effective interest rate method. Lender fees, an integral part of the yield on mortgage and other investments,
are amortized to profit and loss over the expected life of the specific mortgage and other investment using the effective
interest rate method. Forfeited lender fees are taken to profit and loss at the time a borrower has not fulfilled the terms and
conditions of a lending commitment and payment has been received.
(H) LEASES
When the Company acts as a lessor, it determines at lease inception whether each lease is a finance lease or an operating
lease. Leases are classified as finance leases if all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the leased asset are
substantially transferred to the lessee. Otherwise they are classified as operating leases.
As lessor in a financing lease, a receivable is recognized equal to the investment in the lease, which is calculated as the
present value of the minimum payments to be received from the lessee, discounted at the interest rate implicit in the lease,
plus any unguaranteed residual value the Company expects to recover at the end of the lease. Finance lease income is
recognized in gross interest and other income, including mortgage syndications in the consolidated statement of net income
and comprehensive Income.
As a lessor in an operating lease, payments received are recognized in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease
term. Revenue from operating leases include rent, parking and other sundry revenue from investment properties.
(I) DERECOGNITION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Financial assets – syndications
The Company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or
it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership of the financial asset are transferred, or in which the Company neither transfers nor retains substantially all the
risks and rewards of ownership and it does not retain control of the financial asset. Any interest in such transferred financial
assets that does not qualify for derecognition that is created or retained by the Company is recognized as a separate asset
or liability. On derecognition of a financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount of the asset (or the carrying
amount allocated to the portion of the asset transferred), and the sum of (i) the consideration received (including any
new asset obtained less any new liability assumed) and (ii) any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognized in other
comprehensive income is recognized in profit or loss.
The Company enters into transactions whereby it transfers mortgage investments recognized on its statement of
financial position, but retains either all, substantially all, or a portion of the risks and rewards of the transferred mortgage
investments. If all or substantially all risks and rewards are retained, then the transferred mortgage or loan investments
are not derecognized.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars In transactions in which the Company neither retains nor transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of
a financial asset and it retains control over the asset, the Company continues to recognize the asset to the extent of its
continuing involvement, determined by the extent to which it is exposed to changes in the value of the transferred asset.
Financial assets – modifications
The Company defines loan modification as changes to the original contractual terms of the financial asset that represents
a fundamental change to the contract, or changes that may have a significant impact on the contractual cash flow of the
asset, including solely for payments of principal and interest criterion. The Company derecognizes the original asset when
the modification results in substantial change or expiry in the original cash flows; a new asset is recognized based on the new
contractual terms. The new asset is initially recognized in Stage 1, and then assessed for significant increase in credit risk on
an ongoing basis. If the Company determines the modifications do not result in derecognition, then the asset will retain its
original staging and significant increase in credit risk assessment.
Financial liabilities
The Company derecognizes a financial liability when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires.
(J) FOREIGN CURRENCY FORWARD CONTRACT AND INTEREST RATE SWAP
The Company may enter into foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps to economically hedge its foreign
currency risk and interest rate risk exposure of its mortgage and other investments. The value of forward currency contracts
and interest rate swaps entered into by the Company is recorded as the difference between the value of the contract on the
reporting period and the value on the date the contract originated. Any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the statement
of net income and comprehensive income unless the foreign currency contract or interest rate swap is designated and
effective as a hedging instrument under IFRS. The Company has elected to not account for the foreign currency contracts
and interest rate swaps as an accounting hedge.
(K) INCOME TAXES
It is the intention of the Company to qualify as a mortgage investment corporation (“MIC”) for Canadian income tax
purposes. As such, the Company is able to deduct, in computing its income for a taxation year, dividends paid to its
shareholders during the year or within 90 days of the end of the year. The Company intends to maintain its status as a MIC
and pay dividends to its shareholders in the year and in future years to ensure that it will not be subject to income taxes.
Accordingly, for financial statement reporting purposes, the tax deductibility of the Company’s dividends results in the
Company being effectively exempt from taxation and no provision for current or deferred taxes is required for the Company
and its subsidiaries.
(L) CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Amendments to References to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards
On March 29, 2018 the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) issued a revised version of its Conceptual
Framework for Financial Reporting (the Framework), that underpins IFRS Standards. The IASB also issued Amendments to
References to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards to update references in IFRS Standards to previous versions of
the Conceptual Framework. Both documents are effective from January 1, 2020.
The Company has adopted the amendments in its financial statements for the period beginning January 1, 2020. The
implementation of the amendments did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Definition of Material (Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8)
On October 31, 2018, the IASB refined its definition of material and removed the definition of material omissions or
misstatements from International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates
and Errors (“IAS 8”). The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020.
The definition of material has been aligned across IFRS Standards and the Framework. The amendments provide a definition
and explanatory paragraphs in one place.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars Pursuant to the amendments, information is material if omitting, misstating or obscuring it could reasonably be expected
to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial
statements, which provide financial information about a specific reporting entity.
The Company has adopted the amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IAS 8 in its financial
statements for the period beginning January 1, 2020. The implementation of the amendments did not have a material impact
on the Company’s financial statements.
(M) NEW IFRS PRONOUNCEMENT NOT YET EFFECTIVE
On January 23, 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, to clarify the classification
of liabilities as current or non-current. On July 15, 2020 the IASB issued an amendment to defer the effective date by one
year. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Early adoption is permitted
The Company will adopt the amendments in its financial statements for the annual period beginning on January 1, 2023. The
Company does not expect the amendments to have a material impact on the financial statements.
4. MORTGAGE AND OTHER INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING MORTGAGE SYNDICATIONS
(A) MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS
As at December 31, 2020
Note
Mortgages,
including
mortgage
syndications
Mortgage
syndication
liabilities
Net Mortgage
Investments
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications
– at amortized cost
Interest receivable
Unamortized lender fees
Allowance for expected credit loss
Mortgage investments at amortized cost
4(b)(c)
$
1,511,783
$
(429,378)
$
1,082,405
10,682
1,522,465
(8,156)
(3,710)
(1,735)
(431,113)
1,198
—
8,947
1,091,352
(6,958)
(3,710)
1,510,599
(429,915)
1,080,684
4(d)
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications – at FVTPL
Interest receivable
Mortgage investments at FVTPL
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications
Unadvanced Mortgage commitments
60,716
1,262
61,978
1,572,577
248,589
$
$
—
—
—
$
$
(429,915)
144,734
$
$
60,716
1,262
61,978
1,142,662
103,855
59
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars As at December 31, 2019
Mortgages,
including
mortgage
syndications
Mortgage
syndication
liabilities
Net Mortgage
Investments
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications – at amortized cost
$
1,595,332
$
(426,252)
$
1,169,080
Interest receivable
Unamortized lender fees
Allowance for expected credit loss
Mortgage investments at amortized cost
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications – at FVTPL
Interest receivable
Mortgage investments at FVTPL
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications
Unadvanced mortgage commitments
10,004
1,605,336
(10,519)
(2,303)
(1,746)
(427,998)
1,059
—
8,258
1,177,338
(9,460)
(2,303)
1,592,514
(426,939)
1,165,575
75,002
170
75,172
1,667,686
211,753
$
$
—
—
—
$
$
(426,939)
81,295
$
$
75,002
170
75,172
1,240,747
130,458
Mortgages classified at FVTPL
The Company establishes fair value for mortgage investments that are classified at FVTPL using an appropriate valuation
technique. These valuation techniques include internal valuation models and/or independent appraisals that employ
significant assumptions such as cash flow projection, stabilized net operating income generated from the property to
estimate fair value, a capitalization rate/discount rate that reflects the features of the specific underlying property securing
the investment and transaction prices for directly comparable properties.
The Company reviewed its portfolio of FVTPL loans in light of the continuing impact COVID-19 is having on the economy,
capital markets, transaction volumes and lower interest rate environment. In some instances it has identified areas where
cash flows in valuation models have been adjusted to reflect longer lease-up periods and repositioning of the assets as
well as development delays. Additionally, in normal course, the Company has reviewed its valuation models and adjusted
overall capitalization rates and stabilized net operating income. Combined, these have resulted in a net $19,470 (2019 – nil)
unrealized fair value loss in the statement of net income and other comprehensive income.
The changes during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020 were as follows:
Mortgage investments, measured at FVTPL
Balance at beginning of period
Fundings
Discharges
Fair value loss
Balance at end of period
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
$
$
75,002
5,184
—
(19,470)
60,716
$
$
54,741
38,692
(18,431)
—
75,002
60
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars (B) NET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS
As at
Interest in first mortgages
Interest in second and third mortgages
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
90.3%
9.7%
100.0%
$
$
1,031,984
111,137
90.5%
9.5%
1,143,121
100.0%
$
$
1,125,797
118,285
1,244,082
The mortgage investments are secured by real property and will mature between 2021 and 2025 (December 31, 2019 – 2020
and 2023). During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company generated net interest income and other income on net
mortgage investments, excluding lender fee income and fair value losses of $82,808 (2019 – $82,704).
A majority of the mortgage investments contain a prepayment option, whereby the borrower may repay the principal at any
time prior to maturity without penalty or yield maintenance. The unamortized lender fees are recognized over the term of
the mortgage investment.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company amortized lender fee income on net mortgage investments, net
of fees relating to mortgage syndication liabilities of $9,851 (2019 – $9,643). For the year ended December 31, 2020, the
Company recorded non-refundable upfront cash lender fees on net mortgage investments, net of fees relating to mortgage
syndication liabilities, of $7,363 (2019 – $10,039), which are amortized to interest income over the term of the related
mortgage investments using the effective interest rate method.
Principal repayments, net of mortgage syndications, by contractual maturity dates are as follows:
As at
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 and thereafter
Total
December 31, 2020
606,667
381,196
150,758
—
4,500
1,143,121
$
$
(C) MORTGAGE SYNDICATION LIABILITIES
The Company has entered into certain mortgage participation agreements with third party lenders, using senior and
subordinated participation, whereby the third-party lenders take the senior position and the Company retains the
subordinated position. The Company generally retains an option to repurchase the senior position, but not the obligation,
at a purchase price equal to the outstanding principal amount of the lenders’ proportionate share together with all accrued
interest. Under certain participation agreements, the Company has retained a residual portion of the credit and/or default
risk as it is holding the residual interest in the mortgage investment. As a result, the lender’s portion of these mortgages is
recorded as a mortgage investment with the transferred position recorded as a non-recourse mortgage syndication liability.
The interest and fees earned on the transferred participation interests and the related interest expense are recognized in
profit and loss and accordingly, only the Company’s portion of the mortgage is recorded as mortgage investment. The fair
value of the transferred assets and mortgage syndication liabilities approximate their carrying values (see note 19).
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars (D) ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (“ACL”)
The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level that management considers adequate to absorb credit-related losses
on mortgage and other investments classified at amortized cost. The allowance for credit losses amounted to $5,323 as at
December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 – $2,328), of which $3,710 (December 31, 2019 – $2,303) was recorded against
mortgage investments and $1,613 (December 31, 2019 – $25) was recorded against other investments.
Multi-Residential
Mortgage Investments
Mortgages, including
mortgage syndications1
Mortgage syndication liabilities1
Net mortgage investments
Allowance for credit losses2
Year ended December 31, 2020
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
$ 780,537
$
43,569
$
3,055
$ 827,161
$ 925,025
$
209,778
570,759
967
—
43,569
91
569,792
43,478
—
209,778
240,724
3,055
1,405
1,650
617,383
684,301
2,463
1,003
614,920
683,298
—
—
—
—
—
$
2,903
$
927,928
—
2,903
253
240,724
687,204
1,256
2,650
685,948
Other Mortgage Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Mortgages, including
mortgage syndications1
Mortgage syndication liabilities1
Net mortgage investments
Allowance for credit losses2
692,069
221,335
470,734
293
470,441
—
—
—
—
—
3,235
695,304
674,306
—
221,335
187,274
3,235
473,969
487,032
954
1,247
334
2,281
472,722
486,698
—
—
—
—
—
3,102
677,408
—
3,102
713
2,389
187,274
490,134
1,047
489,087
Other Loan Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Other loans, including
mortgage syndications1
Other loans syndication liabilities1
Net other loans investments
Allowance for credit losses2
55,416
—
55,416
97
—
—
—
—
6,669
62,085
48,407
—
6,669
1,516
—
62,085
1,613
—
48,407
25
$
55,319
$
— $
5,153
$
60,472
$
48,382
$
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
—
—
—
—
48,407
—
48,407
25
$
48,382
1Including interest receivable
2Allowance for credit losses in finance lease receivable (note 4(e)) and unadvanced commitments (note 4(a)) are all considered to be in Stage 1 with minimal ACL.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars Multi-Residential
Mortgage Investments
Allowance for credit losses:
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Discharges
Balance at end of period
The changes in the allowance for credit losses year to date are shown in the following tables:
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,003
$
—
$
253
$
1,256
$
627
$
—
$
3
$
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
241
133
1,152
1,526
250
248
Other Mortgage Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
713
200
241
109
142
742
884
(5)
—
—
1,239
544
(816)
967
—
5
—
138
5
(52)
91
—
—
—
1,405
—
—
1,405
(4)
2
—
—
625
863
(485)
1,003
2
—
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
(5)
5
—
2,782
549
(868)
2,463
Total
1,047
(5)
5
—
1,156
173
(82)
1,247
Total
25
—
—
—
954
—
—
954
—
1,511
1,511
—
—
5
(5)
—
5
1,516
1,536
—
—
82
(5)
—
—
—
342
134
(142)
334
212
8
3
—
—
223
3
(201)
$
1,516
$
1,613
$
25
$
—
—
—
253
—
—
253
587
—
—
—
1,329
—
(616)
713
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
3
—
—
—
(3)
—
—
—
—
$
Balance at beginning of period
Allowance for credit losses:
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Discharges
Balance at end of period
334
(132)
(5)
—
—
197
173
(77)
293
—
—
—
5
—
5
—
(5)
—
Balance at beginning of period
Allowance for credit losses:
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Discharges
25
—
(5)
—
—
20
82
(5)
Balance at end of period
$
97
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Other Loan Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
630
2
(2)
—
878
863
(485)
1,256
Total
787
—
—
—
1,671
134
(758)
1,047
Total
215
8
3
—
(3)
223
3
(201)
25
63
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars The following table presents the gross carrying amounts of mortgage and other loan investments, net of syndication
liabilities, subject to IFRS 9 impairment requirements by internal risk ratings used by the Company for credit risk
management purposes.
In assessing credit risk, the Company utilizes a risk rating framework that considers the following factors: collateral type,
property rank that is applicable to the Company’s security and/or priority positions, loan-to-value and population of location
of the collateral. In 2020, the Company enhanced this process to include an assessment of possible loan deterioration
factors. These factors include consideration of the sponsor’s ability to make interest payments, the condition of the asset
and cash flows, economic and market factors as well as any changes to business strategy that could affect the execution risk
of the loan.
The internal risk ratings presented in the table below are defined as follows:
Low Risk: Mortgage and loan investments that exceed the credit risk profile standard of the Company with a below average
probability of default. Yields on these investments are expected to trend lower than the Company’s average portfolio.
Medium-Low: Mortgage and loan investments that are typical for the Company’s risk appetite, credit standards and retain a
below average probability of default. These mortgage and loan investments are expected to have average yields and would
represent a significant percentage of the overall portfolio.
Medium-High: Mortgage and loan investments within the Company’s risk appetite and credit standards with an average
probability of default. These investments typically carry attractive risk-return yield premiums.
High Risk: Mortgage and loan investments within the Company’s risk appetite and credit standards that have an additional
element of credit risk that could result in an above average probability of default. These mortgage and loan investments
carry a yield premium in return for their incremental credit risk. These mortgage and loan investments are expected to
represent a small percentage of the overall portfolio.
Default: Mortgage and loan investments that are 90 days past due on interest payment or maturity date and/or the
Company assesses that there has been a deterioration of credit quality to the extent the Company no longer has reasonable
assurance as to the timely collection of the full amount of principal and interest and/or when the Company has commenced
enforcement remedies available to it under its contractual agreements.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars Multi-Residential
Mortgage Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
As at December 31, 2020
As at December 31, 2019
Low risk
$ 209,373
$
—
$
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
307,977
53,409
—
—
35,953
7,616
—
—
Net Mortgage Investments1
570,759
43,569
Allowance for credit losses
967
91
569,792
43,478
—
—
—
—
3,055
3,055
1,405
1,650
Other Mortgage Investments
Low risk
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
Stage 1
72,957
333,990
41,012
22,775
—
Net Mortgage Investments1
470,734
Allowance for credit losses
293
470,441
Stage 2
Stage 3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3,235
3,235
954
2,281
$ 209,373
$
205,588
$
343,930
444,496
61,025
34,217
—
3,055
—
—
617,383
684,301
2,463
1,003
614,920
683,298
Total
72,957
333,990
41,012
22,775
3,235
Stage 1
118,546
275,349
82,054
11,083
—
473,969
487,032
1,247
334
472,722
486,698
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,903
2,903
253
2,650
Stage 2
Stage 3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3,102
3,102
713
2,389
Other Loan Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Low risk
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
Net Mortgage Investments1
Allowance for credit losses
1. Net of mortgage syndications
—
—
—
55,416
—
55,416
97
$
55,319
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
6,669
6,669
1,516
—
—
—
55,416
6,669
62,085
1,613
—
—
—
48,407
—
48,407
25
$
5,153
$
60,472
$
48,382
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
205,588
444,496
34,217
—
2,903
687,204
1,256
685,948
Total
118,546
275,349
82,054
11,083
3,102
490,134
1,047
489,087
Total
—
—
—
48,407
—
48,407
25
$
48,382
65
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars (E) OTHER INVESTMENTS
As at
Collateralized loans, net of allowance for credit loss
Finance lease receivable, measured at amortized cost
Investments, measured at FVTPL
Indirect real estate development, measured using equity method:
Investment in Joint Venture
Total Other Investments
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
$
$
60,370
$
6,020
5,819
2,225
74,434
$
48,326
6,020
4,949
2,225
61,520
For the year ended December 31, 2020, collateralized loans in other investments generated interest income of $5,064 (2019
– $6,310) and amortized lender fee income of $259 (2019 – $386). For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company
recorded non-refundable upfront cash lender fees of $297 (2019 – nil), which are amortized over the term of the related
collateralized loans using the effective interest rate method.
In October, 2017, the Company entered into an 20-year emphyteutic lease on a foreclosed property held for sale in Quebec,
which had a fair value of $5,400 at the time of the transaction. According to the terms of the lease, the lessee has the
obligation to purchase the property at $9,934 at the end of the lease term on September 2038 and the option to purchase
the property earlier at a prescribed purchase price schedule. The Company has classified the lease as a finance lease and the
lease receivable balance of $6,020 (December 31, 2019 – $6,020) is included in other investments. The lease payment began
in the third quarter of 2018. Concurrently, the Company entered into a 20-year $3,300 construction loan on the leased
property with the lessee which is included in other loan investments. The loan amortization payment began in the fourth
quarter of 2019.
The lease receivable payments are due as follows:
Less than one year
Between one and five years
More than five years
Future minimum lease
payments
Present value of
minimum lease
payments
$
$
$
107
576
12,829
13,512
$
103
493
5,424
6,020
66
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars 5. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
The Saskatchewan Portfolio, which comprises 14 investment properties totaling 1,079 units that are located in Saskatoon
and Regina, Saskatchewan, is subject to joint control based on the Company’s decision-making authority with regards to the
operating, financing and investing activities of the investment properties. This co-ownership has been classified as a joint
operation and, accordingly, the Company recognizes its share of the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses generated from
the assets in proportion to its rights (see note 15(h)).
Jointly Controlled Assets
Location
Property Type
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Ownership Interest
Saskatchewan Portfolio
Saskatoon & Regina, SK
Income Properties
Balance, beginning of year
Additions
Balance, end of year
$
$
20.46%
47,349
513
47,862
$
$
20.46%
46,494
855
47,349
As at December 31, 2020, the investment properties are pledged as security for the credit facility (note 6(b)).
Investment properties have been categorized as Level 3 fair value assets based on the inputs to the valuation technique
used. Subsequent to initial recognition, the investment properties are measured at fair value based on available market
evidence.
The fair values of the Company’s investment properties are sensitive to changes in the key valuation assumptions. As
at December 31, 2020, the weighted average capitalization rate for the Company’s investment properties is 5.43%
(December 31, 2019 – 5.30%). The estimated fair value would decrease by $2,138 (December 31, 2019 – $2,122) if overall
capitalization rates were higher by 25 bps; whereas estimated fair value would increase by $2,351 (December 31, 2019 –
$2,332) if overall capitalization rates were lower by 25 bps. In addition, the estimated fair value would increase by $489
(December 31, 2019 – $471) if stabilized net operating income were higher by 1%; whereas estimated fair value would
decrease by $489 (December 31, 2019 – $471) if stabilized net operating income were lower by 1%.
6. CREDIT FACILITIES
As at
Credit facility (mortgage investments)
Unamortized financing costs (mortgage investments)
Credit facility (investment properties)
Unamortized financing costs (investment properties)
Total credit facilities
Derivative liability (interest rate swap contract)
$
$
488,955
3,940
$
$
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
$
458,824
$
(525)
458,299
30,690
(34)
30,656
461,000
(1,233)
459,767
30,690
(68)
30,622
490,389
—
67
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars (A) CREDIT FACILITY (MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS)
The Company originally had a $400,000 in revolving credit facility with 10 Canadian banks and by exercising the accordion
features on February 13, 2018, November 16, 2018 and on September 18, 2020, the Company increased the aggregate credit
limit to $535,000. The facility is secured by a general security agreement over the Company’s assets and its subsidiaries and
has a maturity date of December 18, 2021. On September 18, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing
revolving credit facility (“Sixth Amending Credit Agreement”) in order to, among other things, increase the aggregate limit by
$35,000 to a total of $535,000. General terms of the credit facility remain unchanged.
The interest rates and fees of the Sixth Amending Credit Agreement are either at the prime rate of interest plus 1.00% per
annum (December 31, 2019 – prime rate of interest plus 1.00% per annum) or bankers’ acceptances with a stamping fee of
2.00% (December 31, 2019 – 2.00%) and standby fee of 0.40% per annum (December 31, 2019 – 0.40%) on the unutilized
credit facility balance. As at December 31, 2020, the Company’s qualified credit facility limit, which is subject to a borrowing
base as defined in the Sixth Amending Credit Agreement is $493,621.
In December 2019, the Company entered into a 2-year interest rate swap contract (the “Contract”) with three Canadian
banks with notional value of $250,000. Under the terms of the Contract, the Company is required to pay fixed rate of 2.02%
and receive floating rate based on 1-month banker’s acceptance. Net realized and unrealized fair value gains or losses from
the Contract are recognized in the statement of net income and comprehensive income.
As at December 31, 2020, the Company recorded the fair value of the Contract as a liability of $3,940 (December 31, 2019 –
nil). The fair value of the Contract is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at interest
rates and an applicable yield curve with similar risk characteristics for the duration of the contract. Estimates of the future
cash flows are the sum of contractually fixed future amounts and expected variable future amounts, which are based on
quoted swap rates, futures prices and estimated borrowing rates.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company incurred financing costs of $200 (2019 – $903). The financing
costs are netted against the outstanding balance of the credit facility and are amortized over the term of the credit
facility agreement.
Interest on the credit facility is recorded in financing costs and calculated using the effective interest rate method. For the
year ended December 31, 2020, included in financing costs is interest on the credit facility $13,400 (2019 – $18,882), realized
loss on the Contract of $2,728(2019 – nil), and financing costs amortization of $909 (2019 – $1,607).
The unrealized fair value relating to the Contract is recorded at FVTPL in accordance with IFRS, which will expire at par
upon maturity. For the year ended December 31, 2020, included in financing costs is unrealized fair value loss of $3,940
(YTD 2019 – nil).
(B) CREDIT FACILITY (INVESTMENT PROPERTIES)
Concurrently with the Saskatchewan Portfolio acquisition, the Company and the co-owners originally entered into a credit
facility agreement with a Schedule 1 Bank. Under the terms of the agreement, the co-ownership had a maximum available
credit of $162,644. The gross initial advance on the credit facility was $144,644. The Company’s share of the initial advance
was $29,594 plus $109 of unamortized financing costs.
On October 9, 2019, the credit facility agreement was further amended (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”)
to establish Tranche A, Tranche B and Tranche C credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”). Under the amended terms, the
maximum available credit is $150,000. As at December 31, 2020, the co-owners had borrowed $150,000 from the Credit
Facilities. The Company’s share of the outstanding amount is $30,690. The original credit facility provided the co-owners
with the option to borrow at either the prime rate of interest plus 1.50% or at bankers’ acceptances with a stamping fee of
2.50% (“Canadian Dollar Loans”), or at LIBOR plus 2.50%. Under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the Credit
Facilities consist of following:
1) Tranche A credit facility provides the co-owners an option to borrow at either the prime rate of interest plus 1.00% or at
bankers’ acceptances with a stamping fee of 2.00% (“Canadian Dollar Loans”), or at LIBOR plus 2.00%, with maturity date
of October 9, 2021.The credit facility is secured by a first charge on specific assets with a gross carrying value of $31,662.
The Company’s share of Tranche A is $6,478.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars 2) Tranche B credit facility comprises of a commercial mortgage loan for certain properties defined as Tranche B properties
(the “Tranche B Properties”) in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, where terms and conditions are set forth
in a rate lock agreement, with a maturity date of October 9, 2020, and a locked in rate of 3.305%. The Tranche B credit
facility is secured by a first charge on the Tranche B Properties with a gross carrying value of $39,690. The Company’s
share of Tranche B is $8,121. Upon maturity, the Tranche B credit facility was extended to February 5, 2021 with
borrowing options by way of fixed rate of 3.305%, Prime Loans or Bankers’ Acceptances following the same cost structure
as stated in Tranche A. Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the agreement was further amended to extend the maturity
date to May 7, 2021
3) Tranche C credit facility comprises of a commercial mortgage loan for certain properties defined as Tranche C properties
(the “Tranche C Properties”) in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, where terms and conditions are set forth in
a rate lock agreement, with a maturity date of October 9, 2021 and a locked in rate of 3.114%. The Tranche C credit facility
is secured by a first charge on the Tranche C Properties with a gross carrying value of $78,648. The Company’s share of
Tranche C is $16,091.
The co-owners of the Saskatchewan Portfolio (note 5) are each individually subject to financial covenants outlined in the
investment properties credit facility agreement. Notwithstanding, the lender’s recourse is limited to each co-owner’s
proportionate interest in the investment properties’ credit facility.
Interest on the credit facility (investment properties) is recorded in financing costs using the effective interest rate method.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, included in financing costs is interest on the credit facility of $944 (2019 – $1,350)
and financing costs amortization of $44 (2019 – $48).
7. REVENUE FROM PROPERTY OPERATIONS
As part of the joint arrangement of the Saskatchewan Portfolio, the Company leases residential properties under operating
leases generally with a term of not more than one year and, in many cases, tenants lease rental space on a month-to-month
basis. The operating leases mature between the year 2021 and 2022. Rental revenue from operating leases for the year
ended December 31, 2020 was $2,919 (2019 – $2,831).
Aggregate minimum lease payments under its non-cancellable operating leases by each of the following periods are as follows:
Within 1 year
2 to 5 years
Over 5 years
8. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
$
2,021
$
258
—
1,950
163
—
(a) On July 29, 2016, the Company completed a public offering of $40,000, plus an overallotment option of $5,800 on
August 5, 2016, of 5.40% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net proceeds of $43,498 (the “2016
debentures”). The 2016 debentures mature on July 31, 2021 and pay interest semi-annually on January 31 and July 31
of each year. The debentures are convertible into common shares at the option of the holder at any time prior to their
maturity at a conversion price of $10.05 per common share, subject to adjustment in certain events in accordance with
the trust indenture governing the terms of the debentures.
The 2016 debentures are redeemable on and after July 31, 2019 and prior to July 31, 2020, by the Company, subject to
certain conditions, in whole or in part, from time to time at the Company’s sole option at a price equal to the principal
amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the date of redemption, on not more than
60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior written notice, provided that the volume weighted average trading price of
the common shares on the TSX during the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the fifth trading day preceding the
date on which the notice of the redemption is given is not less than 125% of the conversion price. On or after July 31,
2020 and prior to the maturity date, the 2016 Debentures will be redeemable, in whole or in part, from time to time at
69
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars the Company’s sole option at a price equal to the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but
excluding, the date of redemption, on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior written notice.
Upon issuance of the debentures, the liability component of the debentures was recognized initially at the fair value of
a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion option. The difference between these two amounts, which
is $226, has been recorded as equity with the remainder allocated to long-term debt. The discount on the debentures
is being accreted such that the liability at maturity will equal the face value of $45,800. The issue costs of $2,302 were
proportionately allocated to the liability and equity components. The issue costs allocated to the liability component are
amortized over the term of the debentures using the effective interest rate method.
The 2016 debentures due July 31, 2021 were fully redeemed on October 22, 2020 at par, plus accrued and unpaid
interest of $561. The aggregate principal amount of the 2016 debentures outstanding was $45,800 on redemption date.
(b) On February 7, 2017, the Company completed a public offering of $40,000, plus an overallotment option of $6,000, of
5.45% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net proceeds of $43,663 (the “February 2017 debentures”).
The February 2017 debentures mature on March 31, 2022 and pay interest semi-annually on September 30 and
March 31 of each year. The debentures are convertible into common shares at the option of the holder at any time
prior to their maturity at a conversion price of $10.05 per common share, subject to adjustment in certain events in
accordance with the trust indenture governing the terms of the debentures.
The February 2017 debentures are redeemable on and after March 31, 2020, but prior to March 31, 2021, the February
2017 Debentures will be redeemable, in whole or in part, from time to time at the Company’s sole option at a price
equal to the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the date of redemption,
on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior written notice, provided that the volume weighted average
trading price of the common shares on the TSX during the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the fifth trading day
preceding the date on which the notice of the redemption is given is not less than 125% of the conversion price. On or
after March 31, 2021 and prior to the maturity date, the February 2017 Debentures will be redeemable, in whole or in
part, from time to time at the Company’s sole option at a price equal to the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and
unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the date of redemption, on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior
written notice.
Upon issuance of the debentures, the liability component of the debentures was recognized initially at the fair value of
a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion option. The difference between these two amounts, which
is $607, has been recorded as equity with the remainder allocated to long-term debt. The discount on the debentures
is being accreted such that the liability at maturity will equal the face value of $46,000. The issue costs of $2,240 were
proportionately allocated to the liability and equity components. The issue costs allocated to the liability component are
amortized over the term of the debentures using the effective interest rate method.
(c) On June 13, 2017, the Company completed a public offering of $40,000, plus an overallotment option of $5,000 on
June 27, 2017, of 5.30% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net proceeds of $42,774 (the “June 2017
debentures”). The June 2017 debentures mature on June 30, 2024 and pay interest semi-annually on June 30 and
December 31 of each year. The debentures are convertible into common shares at the option of the holder at any time
prior to their maturity at a conversion price of $11.10 per common share, subject to adjustment in certain events in
accordance with the trust indenture governing the terms of the debentures.
The June 2017 debentures are redeemable on and after June 30, 2020, but prior to June 30, 2022, the June 2017
Debentures will be redeemable, in whole or in part, from time to time at the Company’s sole option at a price equal to
the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the date of redemption, on not more
than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior written notice, provided that the volume weighted average trading price of
the common shares on the TSX during the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the fifth trading day preceding the date
on which the notice of the redemption is given is not less than 125% of the conversion price. On or after June 30, 2022
and prior to the maturity date, the June 2017 Debentures will be redeemable, in whole or in part, from time to time at
the Company’s sole option at a price equal to the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but
excluding, the date of redemption, on not more than 60 days’ and not less than 30 days’ prior written notice.
Upon issuance of the debentures, the liability component of the debentures was recognized initially at the fair value of
a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion option. The difference between these two amounts, which
is $560, has been recorded as equity with the remainder allocated to long-term debt. The discount on the debentures
is being accreted such that the liability at maturity will equal the face value of $45,000. The issue costs of $2,226 were
70
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars proportionately allocated to the liability and equity components. The issue costs allocated to the liability component are
amortized over the term of the debentures using the effective interest rate method.
The convertible debentures are comprised of as follows:
Issued
Unamortized financing cost and amount classified as equity component
Debentures, end of period
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
$
$
91,000
(2,038)
88,962
$
$
136,800
(3,767)
133,033
Interest costs related to the convertible debentures are recorded in financing costs using the effective interest rate method.
Interest on the debentures is included in financing costs and is made up of the following:
Interest on the convertible debentures
Amortization of issue costs and accretion of the convertible debentures
Total
9. COMMON SHARES
Year ended December 31,
2020
6,895
1,729
8,624
$
$
2019
7,366
1,435
8,801
$
$
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares. Holders of common shares are entitled to
receive notice of and to attend and vote at all shareholder meetings as well as to receive dividends as declared by the Board
of Directors.
The common shares are classified within shareholders’ equity in the statements of financial position. Any incremental costs
directly attributable to the issuance of common shares are recognized as a deduction from shareholders’ equity.
The changes in the number of common shares were as follows:
Balance, beginning of period
Issuance of common shares
Common shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
Common shares repurchased for dividend reinvestment plan
Common shares repurchased under normal course issuer bid
Balance, end of period
Year ended December 31,
2020
83,254,130
—
551,914
(434,096)
(2,484,515)
80,887,433
2019
81,632,844
1,167,000
491,152
(36,866)
—
83,254,130
71
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars (A) AT-THE-MARKET EQUITY PROGRAM (THE”ATM PROGRAM”)
The Company announced on June 21, 2018 that it has established an ATM Program which allows the Company to issue
common shares from treasury having an aggregate gross sales amount of up to $70 million to the public from time to time,
at the Company’s discretion. Sales of the common shares under the equity distribution agreement were made through “at-
the-market distributions” as defined in National Instrument 44-102 - Shelf Distributions, including sales made directly on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”). The common shares distributed under the ATM Program were at the market prices
prevailing at the time of sale, and therefore prices varied between purchasers and over time. The ATM Program was active
between July 2018 to July 2019 and expired on January 11, 2020.
(B) NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID (“NCIB”)
On March 26, 2020, the Company announced that the TSX approved the Company’s normal course issuer bid (the “NCIB”)
to repurchase for cancellation up to 8,309,785 common shares over a 12-month period. Repurchases under the NCIB
commenced on March 30, 2020 and will continue until March 29, 2021, when the bid expires, or such earlier date as the
Company has repurchased the maximum number of common shares permitted under the bid.
The Company may repurchase under the NCIB by means of open market transactions or otherwise as permitted by the TSX.
All repurchases under the NCIB will be repurchased on the open market through the facilities of the TSX and alternative
Canadian trading platforms at the prevailing market price at the time of such transaction.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 2,484,515 common shares (2019 – nil) for total amount of
$20,000 (2019 – nil). The average price per common share repurchased was $8.05 (2019 – nil).
(C) DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN (“DRIP”)
The DRIP provided eligible beneficial and registered holders of common shares with a means to reinvest dividends declared
and payable on such common shares into additional common shares. Under the DRIP, shareholders could enroll to have
their cash dividends reinvested to purchase additional common shares. The common shares can be purchased from the
open market based upon the prevailing market rates or from treasury at a price of 98% of the average of the daily volume
weighted average closing price on the TSX for the 5 trading days preceding payment, the price of which will not be less than
the book value per common share.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, 434,096 common shares were purchased on the open market (2019 – 36,866) for
$3,592 (2019 – $338), at average price of $8.28 (2019 – $9.17) per common share. Additionally, the Company issued 117,818
common shares from treasury (2019 – 454,286) and retained $1,134 in dividends (2019 – $4,225), at an average price of
$9.62 (2019 – $9.30) per common share.
(D) DIVIDENDS TO HOLDERS OF COMMON SHARES
The Company intends to pay dividends to holders of common shares monthly within 15 days following the end of each
month. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company declared dividends of $56,447, or $0.69 per common share
(2019 – $57,078, $0.69 per share).
As at December 31, 2020, $4,651 in aggregate dividends (December 31, 2019 – $4,787) was payable to the holders of
common shares by the Company. Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company declared
dividends of $0.0575 per common share to be paid on January 15, 2021 to the common shareholders of record on
December 31, 2020.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars 10. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DEFERRED SHARE UNIT PLAN (“DSU PLAN”)
Commencing June 30, 2016, the Company instituted a non-executive director deferred share unit plan, whereby a director
can elect up to 100% of the compensation be paid in the form of DSUs, credited quarterly in arrears. The portion of a
director’s compensation which is not payable in the form of DSUs shall be paid by the Company in cash, quarterly in arrears.
The fair market value of the DSU is the volume weighted average price of a common share as reported on the TSX for the
20 trading days immediately preceding that day (the “Fair Market Value”). The directors are entitled to also accumulate
additional DSUs equal to the monthly cash dividends, on the DSUs already held by that director determined based on the Fair
Market Value of the common shares on the dividend payment date.
Following each calendar quarter, the director DSU accounts will be credited with the number of DSUs calculated by
multiplying the total compensation payable in DSUs divided by the Fair Market Value. Until June 30, 2018, each director was
also entitled to an additional 25% of DSUs that are issued in the quarter up to a maximum value of $5 per annum.
The DSU plan will pay a lump sum payment in cash equal to the number of DSUs held by each director multiplied by the
Fair Market Value as of the 24th business day after publication of the Company’s financial statements following a director’s
departure from the Board of Directors.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, 40,466 units were issued (2019 – 32,417) and as at December 31, 2020, 108,187
units were outstanding (December 31, 2019 – 84,308). During 2020, $140 or 16,587 in DSUs were exercised and paid
following a director’s departure, DSU expense for the year ended is $341 (2019 – $338). As at December 31, 2020, $81
(December 31, 2019 – $86) in compensation was granted in DSUs, which will be issued subsequent to December 31, 2020.
11. MANAGEMENT, SERVICING AND ARRANGEMENT FEES
On April 3, 2020, the Board of Directors approved an amended and restated management agreement dated effective
April 1, 2020 (the “Management Agreement”) between the Company and the Manager, which amended and restated the
management agreement (the “Original Management Agreement”) dated June 30, 2016.
The Original Management Agreement had a term of 10 years and could be automatically renewed for successive five year
terms at the expiration of the initial term and paid the Company (i) management fee equal to 0.85% per annum of the gross
assets of the Company, calculated and paid monthly in arrears, plus applicable taxes, and (ii) servicing fee equal to 0.10% of
the amount of any senior tranche of a mortgage that is syndicated by the Manager to a third party investor on behalf of the
Company, where the Company retained the corresponding subordinated portion. Gross assets are defined as the total assets
of the Company less unearned revenue before deducting any liabilities, less any amounts that are reflected as mortgage
syndication liabilities.
The term of the Management Agreement is for a period of 10 years commencing on April 1, 2020, and will be automatically
renewed for successive five year terms. The management fee and servicing fee remains consistent with the Original
Management Agreement. As compensation for the Manager’s work on syndicating any mortgage investments, the
Management Agreement permits the Manager to collect a portion of the lender fee paid by borrowers of mortgage
investments. The Management Agreement provides that, in respect of each mortgage investment made on or after April 1,
2020 involving syndication to another party of a senior tranche with the Company retaining a subordinated component,
the Manager shall be entitled to retain, from any lender fee generated in respect of such loan, an amount equal to 0.20%
of the whole loan amount (“Arrangement Fee”) if such syndication occurs within 90 days of closing of the mortgage. The
Arrangement Fee will not apply to any renewal of existing mortgage investments which already include syndicated senior
and subordinated components. The Manager may make an annual election, subject to approval of the independent Directors
of the Board, to receive the Arrangement Fee in common shares of the Company instead of cash.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company incurred management fees plus applicable taxes of $12,437 (2019 –
$12,363) and servicing fees including applicable taxes of $788 (2019 – $497). During 2020, Arrangement Fees of $472 was
retained by the Manager (2019 – nil).
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars 12. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing total net income and comprehensive income by the weighted average
number of common shares during the year.
In accordance with IFRS, convertible debentures are considered for potential dilution in the calculation of the diluted
earnings per share. Each series of convertible debentures is considered individually and only those with dilutive effect on
earnings are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation. Convertible debentures that are considered dilutive are
required by IFRS to be included in the diluted earnings per share calculation notwithstanding that the conversion price of
such convertible debentures may exceed the market price and book value of the Company’s common shares.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adding back the interest expense relating to the dilutive convertible debentures
to total net income and comprehensive income and increasing the weighted average number of common shares by treating
the dilutive convertible debentures as if they had been converted on the later of the beginning of the reporting period or
issuance date.
The following table shows the computation of per share amounts:
Year ended December 31,
$
$
2020
32,002
—
32,002
81,870,250
—
81,870,250
0.39
$
2019
54,740
2,975
57,715
82,663,775
4,557,214
87,220,989
0.66
Year ended December 31,
$
2020
3,091
(76)
(24)
(1,729)
(1,565)
(303)
$
2019
(935)
(315)
(379)
3,012
3,085
4,468
$
$
$
$
$
Total net income and comprehensive income (basic)
Interest expense on convertible debentures
Total net income and comprehensive income (diluted)
Weighted average number of common shares (basic)
Effect of conversion of convertible debentures
Weighted average number of common shares (diluted)
Earnings per share – basic and diluted
13. CHANGE IN NON-CASH OPERATING ITEMS
Change in non-cash operating items:
Other assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Due to Manager
Prepaid mortgage and other loans interest
Mortgage and other loans funding holdbacks
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars 14. CASH FLOWS ARISING FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Debentures
Balance, beginning of period
Debenture repayments
Total financing cash flow activities
Amortization of issue costs and accretion expense
Balance, end of period
Credit Facilities
Balance, beginning of period
Deferred financing cost1
Net credit facility (repayments) advances – mortgage investments
Net credit facility (repayments) advances – investment properties
Total financing cash flow activities
Amortization of financing costs
Balance, end of period
1 Deferred financing cost is included in interest paid section in the annual statement of cash flow
15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Year ended December 31,
2020
133,033
(45,800)
(45,800)
1,729
88,962
$
$
2019
131,597
—
—
1,436
133,033
Year ended December 31,
2020
490,389
$
(211)
(2,176)
—
(2,387)
953
488,955
$
2019
508,939
(978)
(17,104)
(2,130)
(20,212)
1,662
490,389
$
$
$
$
(a) As at December 31, 2020, due to Manager mainly includes management and servicing fees payable of $1,089
(December 31, 2019 – $1,114).
(b) During 2020, Arrangement Fees of $472 was retained by the Manager (2019 – nil).
(c) As at December 31, 2020, included in other assets is $14,000 (December 31, 2019 – $8,959) of cash held in trust by
Timbercreek Mortgage Servicing Inc. (“TMSI”), the Company’s mortgage servicing and administration provider, a
company controlled by the Manager. The balance relates to mortgage and other loan funding holdbacks, repayments
and prepaid mortgage interest received from various borrowers.
(d) As at December 31, 2020, the Company has the following mortgage investments which a director of the Company is also
an officer and part-owner a syndication partner of these mortgages
A mortgage investment with a total gross commitment of $11,611 (December 31, 2019 – nil). The Company’s share
of the commitment is $931 (December 31, 2019 – nil). For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company has
recognized net interest income of $43 (2019 – nil) from this mortgage investment during the year.
A mortgage investment with a total gross commitment of $45,715 (December 31, 2019 – nil). The Company’s share
of the commitment is $4,153 (December 31, 2019 – nil). For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company has
recognized net interest income of $87 (2019 – nil) from this mortgage investment during the year.
(e) As at December 31, 2020, the Company and Timbercreek Real Estate Finance U.S. Holding LP are related parties as
they are managed by the Manager, and they have co-invested in 1 mortgage (December 31, 2019 – 1 ) totaling $21,711
(December 31, 2019 – $22,147). The Company’s share in this mortgage investment is $6,431 (December 31, 2019 – $6,560).
75
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars (f) On March 9, 2020, the Company’s former manager, TAMI, sold its equity business to Hazelview Investments Inc (“HII”),
in order to focus entirely on its real estate finance strategies. As a result, Four Quadrant Global Real Estate Partners
(“4Q”), and Hazelview Global Real Estate Fund are no longer related parties with the Company as they are separately
managed by HII.
As at December 31, 2020, the three parties co-invested in 28 mortgages (December 31, 2019 – 29) and other
investments totaling $287,681 (December 31, 2019 – $326,903), on a gross basis including mortgage syndication.
The Company’s share in these mortgage investments is $162,686 (December 31, 2019 – $196,372).
One mortgage investment (December 31, 2019 – one) totaling $7,427 (December 31, 2019 – $18,402), net of
mortgage syndication, is loaned to a limited partnership in which 4Q has a minimal interest in the partnership.
As at December 31, 2020, the Company and 4Q invested in one indirect real estate development through one
investee, totaling $4,450 (December 31, 2019 – $4,450), the Company’s share in this investment is $2,225
(December 31, 2019 – $2,225).
(g)
As at December 31, 2020, the Company is invested in junior debentures of Timbercreek Real Estate Finance Ireland
Fund 1 (“TREF Ireland 1”) Private Debt Designated Activity Company totaling $5,819 or €3,704 (December 31, 2019
– $4,948 or €3,398), which is included in loan investments within other investments. TREF Ireland 1 is managed by a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager.
(h) As part of the Saskatchewan Portfolio co-ownership, the Company, 4Q and a third-party co-owner are party to property
management agreements with HII, as successor in interest to TAMI as of March 9, 2020, in respect of such property
management agreements. HII provides property and leasing services to each of the properties and is entitled to receive
property management and capital improvements service fees (the “Property Management Fees”) at the disclosed rates in
the agreements. For the year ended December 31, 2020, Property Management Fees of $40 was charged by the Manager
to the Company (2019 – $140). As at December 31, 2020, $11 was payable to the Manager (December 31, 2019 – $12).
16. INCOME TAXES
As of December 31, 2020, the Company has non-capital losses carried forward for income tax purposes of $29,830
(December 31, 2019 – $26,320), which will expire between 2031 and 2040 if not used. The Company also has future
deductible temporary differences resulting from allowance for impairment, prepaid mortgage interest, and unearned
income for income tax purposes of $17,139 (December 31, 2019 – $20,214). These temporary differences vary from year
to year depending on the current year business activity and lender fee income amounts.
17. CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company manages its capital structure in order to support ongoing operations while focusing on its primary objectives
of preserving shareholder capital and generating a stable monthly cash dividend to shareholders. The Company defines its
capital structure to include common shares, convertible debentures and the credit facilities.
The Company reviews its capital structure on an ongoing basis and adjusts its capital structure in response to mortgage
investment opportunities, the availability of capital and anticipated changes in general economic conditions.
The Company’s investment restrictions and asset allocation model incorporate various restrictions and investment
parameters to manage the risk profile of the mortgage investments. There have been no changes in the process over the
previous year.
At December 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with its investment restrictions.
Pursuant to the terms of the credit facilities, the Company is required to meet certain financial covenants, including a
minimum interest coverage ratio, minimum adjusted shareholders’ equity, maximum non-debenture indebtedness to
adjusted shareholders’ equity and maximum consolidated debt to total assets.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars 18. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is exposed to the symptoms and effects of global economic conditions and other factors that could adversely
affect its business, financial condition and operating results. Many of these risk factors are beyond the Company’s direct
control. The Manager and Board of Directors play an active role in monitoring the Company’s key risks and in determining
the policies that are best suited to manage these risks. There has been no change in the process since the previous year.
The Company’s business activities, including its use of financial instruments, exposes the Company to various risks, the most
significant of which are market rate risk (interest rate risk and currency risk), credit risk, and liquidity risk.
(A) INTEREST RATE RISK
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of financial assets or financial liabilities will fluctuate
because of changes in market interest rates. As of December 31, 2020, $1,019,219 of net mortgage investments and $10,968
of other investments bear interest at variable rates (December 31, 2019 – $992,301 and $6,560, respectively). $935,458 of
net mortgage investments have a “floor rate” (December 31, 2019 – $917,172).
If there were a decrease or increase of 0.50% in interest rates, with all other variables constant, the impact from variable
rate mortgage investments and other investments to net income and comprehensive income would be a decrease in net
income of $78 (December 31, 2019 – $1,283) or an increase in net income of $243 (December 31, 2019 – $4,994). The
Company manages its sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations by managing the fixed/floating ratio and its use of floor rates in
its investment portfolio.
The Company is also exposed to interest rate risk on the credit facilities, which have a balance of $489,514 as at
December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 – $491,690). During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company entered into
the Contract (refer to note 6(a)) which reduced the exposure in interest rate risk. As at December 31, 2020, net exposure
to interest rate risk was $215,302 (December 31, 2019 – $241,690), and assuming it was outstanding for the entire period,
a 0.50% decrease or increase in interest rates, with all other variables constant, will increase or decrease net income and
comprehensive income by $1,077 (December 31, 2019 – $1,208).
The Company’s other assets, interest receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, prepaid mortgage interest,
mortgage funding holdbacks, dividends payable and due to Manager have no significant exposure to interest rate risk due to
their short-term nature. Convertible debentures carry a fixed rate of interest and are not subject to interest rate risk. Cash
and cash equivalents carry a variable rate of interest and are subject to minimal interest rate risk and the debentures have
no exposure to interest rate risk due to their fixed interest rate.
77
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars (B) CURRENCY RISK
Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in
foreign exchange rates. The Company is exposed to currency risk primarily from other investments and credit facility
investment properties that are denominated in a currency other than the Canadian dollar. The Company uses foreign
currency forwards and swaps to approximately economically hedge the principal balance of future earnings and cash flows
caused by movements in foreign exchange rates. Under the terms of the foreign currency forward and swap contracts, the
Company buys or sells a currency against another currency at a set price on a future date.
As at December 31, 2020, the Company has US$5,050 and €3,704 in other investments denominated in foreign currencies
(December 31, 2019 – US$5,050 and €3,398 in other investments). The Company has entered into a series of foreign
currency contracts to reduce the its exposure to foreign currency risk. As at December 31, 2020, the Company has one U.S.
dollars currency forward contract with an aggregate notional value of US$5,050, at a weighted average forward contract rate
of 1.3251, maturing in April 2021 and one Euro currency contract with an aggregate notional value of €3,500 at contract rate
of 1.5685, maturing in April 2021.
The fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts as at December 31, 2020 is an asset of $302 which is included in
other assets. The valuation of the foreign currency forward and swap contracts was computed using Level 2 inputs which
include spot and forward foreign exchange rates.
(C) CREDIT RISK
Credit risk is the risk that a borrower may be unable to honour its debt commitments as a result of a negative change in
market conditions that could result in a loss to the Company. The Company mitigates this risk by the following:
i. adhering to the investment restrictions and operating policies included in the asset allocation model (subject to certain
duly approved exceptions);
ii. ensuring all new mortgage and other investments are approved by the Investment Committee before funding; and
iii. actively monitoring the mortgage and other investments and initiating recovery procedures, in a timely manner, where
required.
The exposure to credit risk at December 31, 2020 relating to net mortgages and other investments amount to $1,236,299
(December 31, 2019 – $1,319,631).
The Company has recourse under these mortgages and the majority of other investments in the event of default by the
borrowers; in which case, the Company would have a claim against the underlying collateral. Management believes that the
potential loss from credit risk with respect to cash that is held in trust at a Schedule I bank by the Company’s transfer agent
and operating cash held also at a Schedule 1 bank, to be minimal.
The Company is exposed to credit risk from the collection of accounts receivable from tenants. The Manager routinely
obtains credit history reports on prospective tenants before entering into a tenancy agreement.
78
Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars (D) LIQUIDITY RISK
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they become
due. This risk arises in normal operations from fluctuations in cash flow as a result of the timing of mortgage investment
advances and repayments and the need for working capital. Management routinely forecasts future cash flow sources and
requirements to ensure cash is efficiently utilized.
The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, excluding mortgage syndication liabilities as at
December 31, 2020, including expected interest payments:
December 31, 2020
Carrying
value
Contractual
cash flow
Within
a year
Following
year
3–5
years
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
3,015
$
3,015
$
3,015
$
Dividends payable
Due to Manager
Mortgage and other loans funding holdbacks
Prepaid mortgage and other loans interest
Derivative liability (interest rate swap contract)
Credit facility (mortgage investments)1
Credit facility (investment properties)2
Convertible debentures3
Unadvanced mortgage commitments4
Total contractual liabilities,
excluding mortgage syndication liabilities5
4,651
1,089
2,177
3,708
3,940
458,299
30,656
88,962
596,497
—
596,497
$
$
4,651
1,089
2,177
3,708
3,940
469,637
31,304
102,482
622,003
248,589
870,592
$
$
4,651
1,089
2,177
3,708
3,940
469,637
31,304
4,892
524,413
248,589
773,002
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
48,578
48,578
—
48,578
49,012
49,012
—
49,012
$
$
1. Credit facility (mortgage investments) includes interest based upon December 2020 weighted average interest rate on the credit facility assuming the outstanding balance
is not repaid until its maturity on December 18, 2021.
2. Credit facility (investment properties) includes interest based upon December 2020 weighted average interest rate on the credit facility assuming the outstanding balance
is not repaid until its maturities on May 7, 2021 and October 9, 2021.
3. The convertible debentures include interest based on coupon rate on the convertible debentures assuming the outstanding balance is not repaid until its contractual
maturities on March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2024.
4. Unadvanced mortgage commitments include syndication commitments of which $144,734 belongs to the Company’s syndicated partners.
5. The principal repayments of $429,378 mortgage syndication liabilities by contractual maturity date are shown net with mortgage investments in note 4(b).
As at December 31, 2020, the Company had a cash position of $428 (December 31, 2019 – $8,991), an unutilized credit
facility (mortgage investments) balance of $76,176 (December 31, 2019 – $39,000) and an unutilized credit facility
(investment properties) balance of nil (December 31, 2019 – nil). Management believes it will be able to finance its
operations using the cash flow generated from operations, investing activities and the credit facilities.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars Fair value
47,862
428
15,140
1,572,577
72,209
3,015
4,651
1,089
2,177
3,708
3,940
458,824
30,690
91,910
429,915
Fair value
19. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following table shows the classification carrying amounts and fair values of assets and liabilities:
As at December 31, 2020
Assets measured at fair value Investment properties
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other assets
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications
Other investments
Financial liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Note
5
4(e)
Dividends payable
Due to Manager
Mortgage funding holdbacks
Prepaid mortgage interest
Derivative liability (interest rate swap contract)
Credit facility (mortgage investments)
Credit facility (investment properties)
Convertible debentures
Mortgage syndication liabilities
Amortized cost
Carrying value
Fair value through
profit or loss
$
—
$
47,862
$
428
14,838
1,510,599
66,390
2,079
4,651
1,089
2,177
3,708
—
458,299
30,656
88,962
429,915
—
302
61,978
5,819
936
—
—
—
—
3,940
—
—
—
—
Note
Amortized cost
Carrying value
Fair value through
profit or loss
5
$
—
$
47,349
$
47,349
8,991
10,521
1,592,514
54,346
2,827
4,787
1,114
3,741
5,437
459,767
30,622
133,033
426,939
—
237
75,172
4,949
847
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
8,991
10,758
1,667,686
59,295
3,674
4,787
1,114
3,741
5,437
461,000
30,690
139,478
426,939
As at December 31, 2020
Assets measured at fair value
Investment properties
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other assets
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications
Other investments
Financial liabilities
4(e)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Dividends payable
Due to Manager
Mortgage funding holdbacks
Prepaid mortgage interest
Credit facility (mortgage investments)
Credit facility (investment properties)
Convertible debentures
Mortgage syndication liabilities
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars The valuation techniques and the inputs used for the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
(A) MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS, OTHER INVESTMENTS, AND MORTGAGE SYNDICATION LIABILITIES
There is no quoted price in an active market for the mortgage investments, other investments, excluding marketable
securities or mortgage syndication liabilities. The Manager makes its determination of fair value based on its assessment of
the current lending market for mortgage and other investments excluding marketable securities of same or similar terms.
Typically, the fair value of these mortgage investments, other investments, debentures excluding marketable securities
and mortgage syndication liabilities approximate their carrying values given the amounts consist of short-term loans that
are repayable at the option of the borrower without yield maintenance or penalties. As a result, the fair value of mortgage
investments and other investments excluding marketable securities is based on level 3 inputs.
The fair value of the marketable securities is based on a level 1 input, which is the market closing price of the marketable
securities at the reporting date.
(B) OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, dividends payable, due
to Manager, mortgage funding holdbacks, prepaid mortgage interest and credit facilities approximate their carrying amounts
due to their short-term maturities or bear interest at variable rates.
The fair value of the Contract is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at interest
rates and an applicable yield curve with similar risk characteristics for the duration of the contract. Estimates of the future
cash flows are the sum of contractually fixed future amounts and expected variable future amounts, which are based on
quoted swap rates, futures prices and estimated borrowing rates.
(C) CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
The fair value of the convertible debentures is based on a level 1 input, which is the market closing price of convertible
debentures at the reporting date.
There were no transfers between level 1, level 2 and level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended
December 31, 2020.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars 20. COMPENSATION OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
During 2020, the compensation expense of the members of the Board of Directors amounts to $341 (2019 – $338), which is
paid in a combination of DSUs and cash. The compensation to the senior management of the Manager is paid through the
management fees paid to the Manager (note 11).
21. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business activities, the Company may be contingently liable for litigation and claims arising from
investing in mortgage investments and other investments. Where required, management records adequate provisions in
the accounts.
Although it is not possible to accurately estimate the extent of potential costs and losses, if any, management believes that
the ultimate resolution of such contingencies would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.
22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 29, 2021, the credit facility agreement for the investment properties was further amended. Under the amended
terms, the maximum available credit is $150,000 with maturity dates of May 7, 2021 and October 9, 2021, based on the
tranche of the facility utilized. Tranche B borrowing options expanded to include fixed rate of 3.305%, Prime Loans or
Bankers’ Acceptance following the same cost structure as stated in Tranche A. The Company’s share of the credit facility
is $30,690.
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars Board of Directors
The directors of Timbercreek Financial have deep experience, established reputations and
extensive contacts in the commercial real estate mortgage lending community, as well as in
the capital markets and asset management sectors in Canada.
Blair Tamblyn
Director, Chief Executive Officer,
Timbercreek Financial
Scott Rowland
Director, Chief Investment Officer,
Timbercreek Financial
W. Glenn Shyba
Lead Independent Director, Timbercreek Financial
Founder & Principal, Origin Merchant Partners
Amar Bhalla
Independent Director,
Timbercreek Financial
Principal, Amdev Property Group,
Leadership
Blair Tamblyn
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Rowland
Chief Investment Officer
Tracy Johnson, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer
Geoff McTait
Managing Director,
Origination – CANADA & Head of Global Syndication
Head Office
25 Price Street
Toronto, ON M4W 1Z1
T 844.304.9967
E info@timbercreek.com
timbercreekfinancial.com
Steven R. Scott
Director, Timbercreek Financial
Chairman & CEO, StorageVault Canada Inc.
and The Access Group of Companies
Pamela Spackman
Independent Director,
Timbercreek Financial
Board member of WPT Industrial REIT
Derek J. Watchorn, LL.B.
Independent Director,
Timbercreek Financial
Consultant
Patrick Smith
Managing Director, Global Credit – Canada
Paula Jon, J.D.
Vice President, Corporate Secretary
Karynna Ma
Vice President, Investor Relations
Stock Exchange Listings
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Transfer Agent & Registrar
CST Trust Company
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Auditors
KPMG LLP
Legal Counsel
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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