Annual report 2021
14+ year
track record
$1.2B
institutional-quality
portfolio
~$790mm
Market Cap
as at Dec. 31, 2021
100%
commercial
real estate
focused
ABOUT
TIMBERCREEK FINANCIAL
Timbercreek Financial is a leading non-bank,
commercial real estate lender providing shorter-
duration, structured financing solutions to
commercial real estate professionals. Our
sophisticated, service-oriented approach allows us
to meet the needs of borrowers, including faster
execution and more flexible terms that are not
typically provided by Canadian financial institutions.
By employing thorough underwriting, active
management and strong governance, we are
able to meet these needs while generating strong
risk-adjusted yields for investors.
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
This performance was set against a
gradually improving industry backdrop as
cities and markets reduced restrictions,
creating better conditions for commercial
real estate transaction activity. In terms
of capital deployment, we invested
roughly $766 million in new mortgage
investments and additional advances on
existing mortgages, offset by repayments
of $736 million (a normal and healthy
activity for short-term lenders), resulting
in a modest net increase in the portfolio
to $1.16 billion at year end.
BLAIR TAMBLYN
Chief EXECUTIVE Officer
Emerging from a more challenging
operating environment in 2020, fiscal
2021 was a good year overall for the
company. Most importantly, we
achieved the overriding objective to
optimize the risk-return parameters
of the portfolio and deliver a stable
dividend. We grew distributable income
per share to $0.75, up from $0.71
per share in 2020, and these results
were well within our targeted payout
ratio – another important performance
measure. Over the past 4 years, we have
maintained an average dividend payout
ratio of 94.3% on distributable income
despite the historically low interest
rate environment.
88%
mortgages secured by
income-producing properties
~60%
residential assets
93.2%
first mortgages
“ We achieved the overriding objective to
optimize the risk-return parameters of the
portfolio and deliver a stable dividend.”
COVID-19 is not out of our lives, but with
some distance from the worst periods,
we can appreciate the durability and
stability of our investments. Our portfolio
has been mostly unaffected. At year end,
none of the 109 loans were in arrears at
year end and collections remained high
throughout the year – consistent with
pre-2020 levels – which highlights the
creditworthiness and financial capacity
of our borrowers.
We attribute this success to our
emphasis on income-producing assets,
in particular multi-family residential
exposure, and a time-tested focus on risk
management, both of which
served us well last year. In terms of
portfolio construction, 88% of our
investments at year-end were secured
by income-producing assets with just
over 60% in multi-family residential
assets, including retirement. Our focus
on these areas was once again a positive
factor in portfolio performance. The
uncertain market backdrop caused many
competing lenders to lean into resilient
asset classes such as multi-family
residential. Nevertheless, we remain
pleased with our market share in this
area, based upon strong relationships,
industry knowledge, timely execution
and our well-established position as a
transitional lender.
DRIP
Q&A*
Timbercreek has a dividend reinvestment plan to
provide eligible shareholders with the opportunity
to have the cash dividends on their common shares
automatically reinvested into additional common
shares of the company.
Who is eligible?
Participation is restricted to holders of Timbercreek
common shares who are residents of Canada for the
purposes of the Tax Act.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of enrolling in the plan include the:
•
convenience of automatic reinvestment of
dividends allowing dollar cost averaging;
• flexibility to enroll 50% or 100% of your eligible
common shares, providing the opportunity
to reinvest all or a portion of dividends, while
continuing to receive the remainder in cash; and
•
ability to acquire additional shares at a discount
and without having to pay commissions or
administration fees.
How do I enroll?
If you are a beneficial holder, you should contact the
intermediary through which you hold your common
shares. If you are a registered holder, you should
contact our transfer agent:
TSX TRUST
1-800-387-0825 or (416) 682-3860
shareholderinquiries@tmx.com
* For more information on the Plan, please see the Canadian Dividend
Reinvestment Plan Offering Circular at timbercreekfinancial.com.
Risk management remained front and
center for our investment team in
2021, and this was reflected in the high
percentage of first mortgages (93.1%
at year-end 2021 vs. 90.3% at year-end
2020) and a conservative average loan-
to-value (70.1%) at year end. While the
market was competitive in our core asset
classes, pricing on new transactions was
largely resilient. The portfolio’s weighted
average interest rate (WAIR) was 6.8%,
down from 7.2% in 2020, reflecting
higher rate loans repaying in 2021 and
modest rate compression. The WAIR is
well protected by the high percentage of
floating rate loans with rate floors, which
was almost 85% of the portfolio at year
end – the highest it’s ever been. This
strategy muted the impact of interest
rate cuts in prior periods and sets us up
well in an environment of rising rates like
we are in today.
The mortgage portfolio remains well
diversified and concentrated in urban
markets in the largest provinces, with
approximately 97% of the portfolio
in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec
and Alberta. Strategically, we are very
pleased with the initial results from the
opening of the Montreal office which
has resulted in strong origination activity
from Eastern Canada. This translated into
a meaningful increase in the weighting
in Quebec (31% of the portfolio at year
end). This is an important portfolio
diversification initiative and gives us
additional exposure to the large and
diversified Quebec economy. At the
same time, we remain disciplined and
prudent in key Alberta markets that
have had more significant and prolonged
cyclical challenges.
$0.75
distributable income
per share
91.8%
Payout ratio on
distributable income
While the core mortgage investments
performed well in 2021, we have
navigated challenges with the small
number of non-core and non-income-
producing assets. Coming into 2021,
our general approach was to allow
development or redevelopment plans to
play out, then to evaluate our options to
monetize these positions. In the fourth
quarter, we decided to accelerate our
realization strategy. We believe it’s better
for shareholders to exit these assets
sooner and reinvest the capital into our
core investment strategy of current pay,
income-producing mortgages. Once we
exit these remaining positions, we will
move forward without the quarter-to-
quarter fluctuations and distractions in
net income caused by these fair value
gains and losses.
Fiscal 2021 was also an active period
from a financing and capital markets
perspective, and we move ahead on
an even stronger financial foundation
with greater funding capacity on more
favorable terms. We took advantage of
opportunities during 2021 to increase
the total capital base and reduce our
cost of capital. We completed two
convertible debenture issuances raising
$101 million at lower interest rates than
the prior two series. We implemented an
at-the-market program, which allows us
to cost effectively and opportunistically
build the equity base. During the year,
we raised $8.2 million in gross proceeds
through this program at an average price
of $9.67. We also recently renewed and
upsized our mortgage investments credit
facility by $40 million to $575 million,
giving us ample room to steadily grow
the portfolio and, along with that, the
market cap of the company.
“ We move ahead on an even stronger
financial foundation with greater funding
capacity on more favorable terms.”
To support the growth of the business,
we added to our team in 2021.
In addition to the Montreal office,
we grew our investment and originations
groups. Moreover, we were delighted
to add an additional independent
director to the board: Deborah Robinson,
who is President and founder of
Bay Street HR and has over 25 years
of diverse Human Resources and
Governance experience.
Clearly we’ve navigated a more
challenging operating environment
over the past two years. While there is
still economic uncertainty to manage
going forward, the past year has given
us recent evidence of the durability of
our investment portfolio and strategy.
With restrictions easing, we see better
days ahead in our core markets and are
encouraged by the outlook for 2022.
Building on a robust fourth quarter, the
transaction pipeline remains strong.
We have even greater funding capacity
to execute on deals to achieve steady
growth of the total portfolio.
Moreover, rising interest rates should
act as a tailwind for distributable
income given our high exposure to
floating rate loans. Lastly, we continue
to make progress exiting the small
number of challenging investments in
the portfolio and expect to deploy this
capital into loans that will be accretive to
distributable income.
Thank you to our team for once again
delivering the results and returns our
shareholders expect. We also want to
thank you, our shareholders, for your
continuing confidence in us. In our view,
private real estate debt should have a
place in many portfolios, and the past
two years have highlighted the strengths
of Timbercreek’s platform and our ability
to generate compelling risk-adjusted
returns in this market segment.
2021
financial HIGHLIGHTS
• Net mortgage investment portfolio
increased by $16.5 million year-over-year
to $1,159.6 million
• Declared dividends of $56.1 million, or
$0.69 per share, consistent with 2020
• Generated increased distributable income
of $61.1 million, versus $58.0 million in
2020, and distributable income per share
increased to $0.75, up from $0.71 in 2020
• Reported income from operations of
$60.8 million compared with $62.6 million
in 2020
• Completed two convertible debenture
issuances raising $101 million to support
strategy and steady growth of the portfolio
TIMBERCREEK MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Timbercreek Financial
For the year ended December 31, 2021
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
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 February 23, 2022. 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, 2021 In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted TIMBERCREEK FINANCIAL
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In 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, 2021. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial
statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, 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.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2021 In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted TIMBERCREEK FINANCIAL
Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
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.
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.
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In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
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.
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 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 current year operating performance. Distributable income is a non-IFRS financial
measure of 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 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 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 distributable income – represents distributable income adjusted for the impact of a realized gain on
an investment measured at FVTPL as well as non-recurring foreign currency gains on an other investment.
vi. Adjusted distributable income per share – represents the total adjusted distributable income divided by the
weighted average common shares outstanding for the stated period.
vii. Payout ratio on adjusted distributable income – represents total common share dividends paid and declared
for payment, divided by adjusted distributable income for the stated period.
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Timbercreek FinancialManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisFor the three months and year ended December 31, 2021 In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted TIMBERCREEK FINANCIAL
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In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
viii. 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.
ix. 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.
x. 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
The Company is pleased to report Q4 2021 distributable income and adjusted distributable income of $16.2
million or $0.20 per share, representing a payout ratio of 87.6%. The full-year 2021 payout ratio on distributable
income was 91.8% versus 97.3% for 2020 (the 2021 payout ratio on adjusted distributable income was 92.9%
versus 97.3% for 2020). This is consistent with Management's intent to keep the annualized distributable and
adjusted distributable income payout ratio in the mid-90% range. The Q4 2021 results are reflective of an active
period on the funding front and healthy transaction volume, resulting in increased weighted-average net mortgage
investments over the prior period along with higher lender fee income.
The Company’s portfolio continues to perform well with all loans current and paying interest. As we continue to
work through the pandemic environment, management has remained very focused on asset and risk
management. The overriding objective remains to optimize the risk/return parameters of the portfolio and deliver a
stable dividend for our investors.
The fourth quarter saw net new mortgage fundings of $209.8 million, advances on existing mortgages of $125.8
million and net mortgage repayments of $263.8 million. While competition for lower risk asset categories such as
multi-family remains robust, the Company continues to win its expected share of investments and the pipeline
remains strong heading into 2022. Strategically, the team is very pleased with the initial results from the opening
of its Montreal office which has resulted in strong origination activity from Eastern Canada. This is an important
portfolio diversification initiative and will see us increase exposure to the large and diversified Quebec economy,
while remaining disciplined and prudent in key Alberta markets that have had more significant and prolonged
cyclical challenges.
Also during Q4 2021 and early 2022, several balance sheet activities occurred that will enhance the liquidity
position and profitability of the Company. We closed a $46.0 million, 5.00% 7-year convertible debenture,
representing a historically low rate for the Company. In addition, 537,100 shares were issued under an ATM
program in Q4 2021 (for gross proceeds of $5.2 million) at an average price of $9.67. Lastly, effective February
10, 2022, the credit facility – mortgage investments was upsized by $40.0 million enabling the Company to
continue to seek out more opportunities for growth. From a profitability perspective, we previously had a 4.00%
fixed rate interest rate swap contract on $250 million of this same credit facility – which expired in December
2021. This $250 million balance is now priced on a floating rate basis of 200 basis points over bankers’
acceptances (approximately 2.40% at year-end 2021).
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As part of Timbercreek’s portfolio optimization plans, and in consultation with its investment partners, the
Company has also reached decisions to enter a disposition process both for the multi-family investment property
portfolio and a liquidation process mortgage investments carried at FVTPL. Exiting these low income-generating
positions will allow the Company to reinvest this capital in mortgages that will be accretive to distributable income
– the core strategy. On the multi-family investment property portfolio, we are currently in late stage negotiations
on a potential transaction. On the mortgage investments carried at FVTPL, the Company is in negotiations with its
partner to realign interests in various properties such that the Company can move forward with a disposition
process. A fair value loss has been recorded in Q4 2021 to reflect the disposition strategies of these assets.
Looking forward into 2022, the operating environment is likely to be noticeably improved than the previous two
years. Commercial real estate transaction activity is increasing and we expect reduced COVID-19 restrictions will
continue to positively impact on transaction activity. Separately, numerous supply-side factors will likely keep
inflation a significant story in the near to medium term. Like many other investors, we expect this will result in
rising interest rates sometime in Q1 2022, which should have a positive effect on distributable income for the
Company as the vast majority of our new and existing loans are floating rate investments.
PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY
In Q4 2021 the Company funded 17 new net mortgage investments totaling $209.8 million and made additional
advances of $125.8 million. Portfolio turnover increased to 23.3% (with fully discharged and partially discharged
net mortgage investments totaling $263.8 million), compared with 17.11% in Q3 2021. This resulted in the net
value of the mortgage portfolio, excluding syndications, to be higher by $63.6 million (from $1,096.0 million in Q3
2021 to $1,159.6 million at the end of Q4 2021). The amount drawn on the credit facility funding mortgage
investments was $420.0 million at the end of Q4 2021, compared to $402.1 million at the end of Q3 2021. With
approximately $115.0 million available on the credit facility, Timbercreek Financial continues to be in a strong
liquidity position entering Q1 2022.
At the end of Q4 2021, 88.3% of the mortgage investments were secured by income-producing properties,
compared to 87.1% in Q3 2021. Multi-residential real estate assets (apartment buildings) comprise the largest
portion of the portfolio at 48.0% at quarter end, compared to 49.4% in Q3 2021.
In the fourth quarter, collections continued to remain high and largely unaffected by COVID-19 which highlights
the creditworthiness and financial capacity of our existing borrower base.
Our exposure to first mortgages was 93.2% of the net mortgage portfolio at year end. Our weighted average loan-
to-value ratio remained fairly consistent with the prior quarter at 70.1% compared to 69.6% in Q3 2021. Our
weighted average interest rate for the period was 6.9% in Q4 2021 with an exit rate of 6.8% as at December 31,
2021, a slight change from 7.0% as at and for the period ended September 30, 2021.
The weighted average interest rate in the existing portfolio is well protected at the end of Q4 2021, due to floating
rate loans with rate floors representing 84.6% of the portfolio(Q3 2021 – 82.7% and Q4 2020 – 78.1%). The high
percentage of floating rate loans with rate floors has muted the impact of interest rate cuts in prior periods and
pricing on recent transactions has remained relatively unchanged.
The net mortgage portfolio remains heavily weighted toward Canada’s largest provinces, with approximately
97.5% 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.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
The Company continued to monitor its FVTPL financial assets and investment properties in the period for any
significant changes in fair value as it related to market movements, impacts of COVID-19 and business plans of
the underlying assets. In the period, the Company changed its realization strategy for these assets to an exit
strategy versus earlier plans to develop/redevelop the assets. Accordingly, the Company recorded a fair value
loss on its FVTPL loans of $8.3 million and a loss on investment properties of the $4.4 million during the quarter
reflecting comparable land and property values.
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 debentures and credit facility utilized
Maximum credit limit available
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, 2021
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,159,634
$
1,143,121
84,603
1,732,064
1,047,481
684,583
8.33
146,000
30,690
419,179
595,869
711,690
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
91,640
1,711,462
1,026,412
685,050
8.47
91,000
30,656
458,299
579,955
656,690
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,244,082
78,247
1,797,506
1,069,114
728,392
8.75
136,800
30,622
459,767
627,189
667,490
83.7 %
88.3 %
78.0 %
82,219,602
9.61
790,130
$
$
80,887,433
8.65
699,676
$
$
83,254,130
9.93
826,714
$
$
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
OPERATING RESULTS1
NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
2021
2020
2021
2020
2019
Three months ended
December 31,
Year ended
December 31,
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
Total fair value loss on investment properties
Expenses
Income from operations
Financing costs:
Financing cost on credit facilities
Financing cost on convertible debentures
Fair value (gain) loss on derivative contract
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income
Payout ratio on earnings per share
$ 22,378
$ 23,958
$ 90,249
$ 95,940
$ 98,514
$ (7,404)
$
389
$ (4,374)
$ 3,761
$ 7,228
$ (14,918)
373
$
$
—
$ 5,560
$ 3,853
$ (10,291) $ (16,778) $
$ 1,499
$ (4,374) $
$ 16,237
$ 60,846
$ 1,453
—
$ 18,024
$ 62,591
923
$ 1,440
$
—
$ 15,863
$ 85,014
$ 4,045
$ 1,767
$
(994)
$ 2,410
$ 4,397
$ 1,919
$
(850)
$ (1,613)
$ 18,025
$ 16,734
$ 8,624
$ 6,745
$ (3,940) $ 3,940
$ 32,002
$ 41,307
$ 21,886
$ 8,801
$
—
$ 54,740
587.6 %
n/a
135.9 %
176.4 %
104.3 %
ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income
$ 2,410
$ (1,613)
$ 41,307
$ 32,002
$ 54,740
Add: fair value (gain) loss on derivative contract
(interest rate swap)
Add: net unrealized loss on financial assets measured
at FVTPL
$
(994)
$
(850)
$ (3,940) $ 3,940
$ 8,237
$ 15,477
$ 13,748
$ 18,949
Add: Net unrealized loss on investment properties
$ 4,374
$
—
$ 4,374
$
—
$
$
$
—
188
—
Adjusted net income and comprehensive income1
Payout ratio on adjusted earnings per share1
$ 14,027
$ 13,014
$ 55,489
$ 54,891
$ 54,928
100.9 %
107.2 %
101.2 %
102.8 %
104.3 %
PER SHARE INFORMATION
Dividends declared to shareholders
Weighted average common shares (in thousands)
Dividends per share
Earnings per share (basic)
Earnings per share (diluted)
Adjusted earnings per share (basic)1
Adjusted earnings per share (diluted)1
1. Refer to non-IFRS measures section.
$ 14,160
82,011
$ 13,953
80,887
$ 56,142
81,325
$ 56,447
81,870
$ 57,078
82,664
$
$
$
$
$
0.17
0.03
0.03
0.17
0.17
$
$
$
$
$
0.17
(0.02)
(0.02)
0.16
0.16
$
$
$
$
$
0.69
0.51
0.51
0.68
0.68
$
$
$
$
$
0.69
0.39
0.39
0.67
0.67
$
$
$
$
$
0.69
0.66
0.66
0.66
0.66
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
OPERATING RESULTS1
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 DSU
Add: allowance for expected credit loss
Distributable income1
Payout ratio on distributable income1
ADJUSTED DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME
Distributable income
Less: One-time distribution income
Adjusted Distributable income1
Payout ratio on adjusted distributable income1
PER SHARE INFORMATION
Dividends declared to shareholders
Weighted average common shares (in thousands)
Dividends per share
Distributable income per share1
Adjusted distributable income per share1
1. Refer to non-IFRS measures section.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Three months ended
December 31,
Year ended
December 31,
2021
14,027
(2,135)
3,720
$
2020
13,014
(2,929)
1,813
$
2021
2020
$
55,489
(9,275)
10,746
54,891
(10,110)
7,660
189
199
77
(17)
249
470
79
(99)
1,022
1,060
323
104
953
1,458
271
(99)
103
16,163
$
2,024
14,621
$
1,660
61,129
$
2,994
58,018
87.6 %
95.4 %
91.8 %
97.3 %
16,163
—
16,163
87.6 %
14,160
82,011
0.17
0.20
0.20
$
$
$
$
$
$
14,621
—
14,621
95.4 %
13,953
80,887
0.17
0.18
0.18
$
$
$
$
$
$
61,129
(707)
60,422
92.9 %
56,142
81,325
0.69
0.75
0.74
$
$
$
$
$
$
58,018
—
58,018
97.3 %
56,447
81,870
0.69
0.71
0.71
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
For the three months ended December 31, 2021 (“Q4 2021”) and December 31, 2020 (“Q4 2020”)
•
•
•
The Company funded 17 new net mortgage investments (Q4 2020 – 11) totaling $209.8 million (Q4 2020 –
$212.5 million), and made additional advances on existing net mortgage investments totaling $125.8 million
(Q4 2020 – $68.4 million). New funding was mainly comprised of multi-residential real estate and retirement
properties, and the weighted average interest rate on net mortgages funded was 6.0%, reflecting some
modest rate compression in the market over the past several quarters, particularly in the multi-residential real
estate class. The Company fully discharged 19 net mortgage investments (Q4 2020 – 24) and partially
discharged net mortgage investments totaling $263.8 million (Q4 2020 – $275.5 million). The weighted
average interest rate on fully discharged net mortgage investments was 6.8%. The quarterly weighted
average interest rate on net mortgage investments was 6.9% in Q4 2021, compared to 7.2% in Q4 2020 (Q3
2021 – 7.1%), reflecting a slight overall rate reduction.
Funding of new and existing net mortgage investments of $335.6 million, offset by repayments of $263.8
million, resulted in a higher net mortgage investment portfolio of $1,159.6 million, compared to $1,143.1
million at the end of Q4 2020 (Q3 2021.– $1,096.0 million)
Turnover ratio was 23.3% for Q4 2021 compared to 19.6% in Q4 2020. The increase is largely attributed to
the higher funding activity in Q4 2021, offset with lower repayments.
• Other investments within the enhanced return portfolio were $71.2 million (Q4 2020 – $74.4 million), a net
decrease of $8.9 million in the quarter, primarily due to the discharge of collateralized loan investments.
•
•
•
Net investment income on financial assets measured at amortized cost decreased by $1.6 million from the
previous year ($22.4 million in Q4 2021 compared to $24.0 million in Q4 2020), primarily attributable to lower
average net mortgage investments at amortized cost in Q4 2021 ($1,067.6 million in Q4 2021 compared to
$1,124.2 million in Q4 2020) and slight interest rate compression over the periods.
Fair value loss and other income on financial assets measured at FVTPL decreased from a loss of $14.9
million in Q4 2020 to a loss of $7.4 million in Q4 2021, resulting primarily from fair value losses on mortgage
investments recorded in Q4 2021 of $8.3 million versus a loss of $15.5 million in Q4 2020. The losses in the
period reflect the Company's change in realization strategy of the assets to an exit strategy versus a
development/redevelopment strategy as was the case in prior periods. Fair value loss on investment
properties was $4.4 million in Q4 2021 (Q4 2020 - nil) due to a decrease in the stabilized net operating
income of the properties.
Income from operations saw a $3.3 million increase over the prior year ($7.2 million in Q4 2021 compared to
$3.9 million in Q4 2020) largely driven by lower fair value losses.
• Weighted average interest rate in the existing portfolio was well protected at the end of Q4 2021 with 9.8%
fixed rate exposure (Q4 2020 – 14.4%) and floating rate loans with rate floors representing 84.6% (Q4 2020 –
78.1%). The remaining 5.6% of the portfolio is allocated to floating rate loans without floors. This is consistent
with the overall asset allocation strategy shift toward floating rate assets.
•
•
Non-refundable lender fees recorded were $3.7 million (Q4 2020 – $1.8 million), primarily driven by increased
renewal and commitment fees during Q4 2021. The quarterly weighted average lender fees on new and
renewed mortgages was 0.9% during the quarter (Q4 2020 – 0.7%), while the quarterly weighted average
lender fee on new mortgages only was 1.3% (Q4 2020 – 1.5%).
The Company recorded a $1.0 million 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 expired at par upon maturity in December 2021 and was not renewed.
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
• General and administrative expenses were $484 (Q4 2020 – $298). Excluding a net foreign exchange gain of
$18, general and administrative expenses were $502 for the quarter, representing an increase of $200 over
Q4 2020 mainly driven by higher costs associated with marketing fees, filing fees, shareholder reporting, legal
and investor relations fees.
•
•
•
Excluding the $1.0 million fair value gain arising from the Contract, the unrealized loss from financial assets
measured at FVTPL of $8.2 million (Q4 2020 – $15.5 million) and the $4.4 million loss on investment
properties (Q4 2020 - nil), the Company generated adjusted net income and comprehensive income of $14.0
million (Q4 2020 – $13.0 million) or basic and diluted adjusted earnings per share of $0.17 (Q4 2020 – basic
and diluted of $0.16). The Company declared $14.2 million in dividends to common shareholders (Q4 2020 –
$14.0 million), representing a payout ratio of 100.9% (Q4 2020 – 107.2%) on an adjusted earnings per share
basis.
The Company generated distributable income and adjusted distributable income of $16.2 million (Q4 2020 –
$14.6 million) or distributable income and adjusted distributable income per share of $0.20 (Q4 2020 – $0.18),
representing a payout ratio of 87.6% (Q4 2020 – 95.4%) on an adjusted distributable income basis.
The Company launched and commenced its at-the-market equity program in June 2021 which allows the
Company to issue common shares from treasury having an aggregate gross sales amount of up to $90.0
million. In the quarter, the Company has issued 537,100 common shares for gross proceeds of $5.2 million at
an average price of $9.69 per common share.
• On December 3, 2021 the Company completed a public offering of $40.0 million plus an over-allotment option
of $6.0 million on December 10, 2021, of 5.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net
proceeds of $43.8 million (the “December 2021 Debentures”). The December 2021 Debentures will mature on
December 31, 2028 and will accrue interest at the rate of 5.00% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears
on June 30 and December 31 of each year, commencing June 30, 2022.
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
For the years ended December 31, 2021 (“2021”) and December 31, 2020 (“2020”)
•
The Company funded 49 new net mortgage investments (2020 – 42) totaling $487.3 million (2020 – $451.3
million), made additional advances on existing net mortgage investments totaling $279.0 million (2020 –
$146.0 million) and fully discharged 56 net mortgage investments (2020 – 55) and partially discharged net
mortgage investments totaling $736.2 million (2020 – $678.8 million). As a result, the net mortgage
investment portfolio as at December 31, 2021 increased by $16.5 million, including a fair value loss of $13.6
million, to $1,159.6 million (December 31, 2020 – $1,143.1 million), or 1.4% from December 31, 2020.
• Other investments within the enhanced return portfolio were $71.2 million, including an allowance for credit
loss of $0.9 million (December 31, 2020 – $74.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively). The net decrease of
$3.2 million was mainly due to discharges of collateralized loan investments, and foreign exchange
translation, which is partially economically hedged through current cross currency or forward contracts.
•
•
•
•
Net mortgage investments of $1,159.6 million bore a weighted average interest rate of 6.8% as at December
31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 – $1,143.1 million, 7.2%), decrease year-over-year resulting from slight rate
compression observed as well as higher rate loans repaying in the period.
Net investment income on financial assets measured at amortized cost was $90.2 million (2020 – $95.9
million), a decrease of $5.7 million, or 5.9% from 2020. The decrease in net investment income 2021
compared to 2020 was primarily due to:
◦
$8.0 million decrease in gross interest income from net mortgage and collateralized loan investments,
as a result of lower average net mortgage investments through the year as well as slight rate
compression.
◦ Offset by $3.5 million increase in Interest and other income on mortgage syndications.
Fair value loss and other income on financial assets measured at FVTPL was lower in 2021, from a net loss
of $16.8 million in 2020 to a net loss of $10.3 million in 2021 resulting primarily from lower unrealized fair
value losses on mortgages of $13.6 million versus of $19.5 million in 2020. In 2021, further adjustments were
made to FVTPL loans reflecting a change in the Company's realization strategy on the FVTPL mortgages to
an exit strategy from a development/redevelopment strategy in the prior year. Fair value loss on investment
properties was higher by $4.4 million in 2021 (YTD 2020 - nil) due to a decreased in the stabilized net
operating income.
The Company generated income from operations of $60.8 million (2020 – $62.6 million). This is a decrease of
$1.8 million or 2.9% from 2020.
• Weighted average interest rate in the existing net mortgage portfolio is well protected at the end of Q4 2021
with 9.8% of the portfolio at fixed interest rate (December 31, 2020 – 14.4%) and floating interest rate loans
with rate floors representing 84.6% of the portfolio (December 31, 2020 – 78.1%), consistent with the overall
asset allocation strategy shift toward floating rate assets.
• Weighted average loan-to-value increased from 68.5% as at December 31, 2020 to 70.1% as at December
31, 2021 (and relatively stable compared to 69.6% as at Q3 2021). The change is primarily due to a slight
change in the portfolio weighting among asset classes and lower loan-to-value land loans repaying in the
earlier part of the year.
• General and administrative expense were $1.8 million (2020 – $1.8 million), remaining consistent with the
prior year. After adjusting for a net foreign exchange gain of $337, general and administrative expenses were
$2.2 million, representing an increase of $360 over the prior year due primarily to non-cash mark-to-market
adjustments on the DSUs, increased insurance costs due to market wide premium increases and general
legal and investor relations fees.
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•
•
•
•
Non-refundable lender fees recorded were $10.7 million (2020 – $7.7 million). Higher lender fees are
attributable to increased renewal and commitment fees. The overall weighted average lender fees on new and
renewed mortgages during the year was 0.8% (2020 – 0.7%), while the weighted average lender fee on only
new mortgages 2021 was 1.1% (2020 – 1.2%).
Excluding the $3.9 million unrealized fair value gain arising from the Contract, the $13.7 million unrealized fair
value loss on financial assets carried at FVTPL, and the $4.4 million loss on investment properties, the
Company generated adjusted net income and comprehensive income of $55.5 million (2020 – $54.9 million)
or basic and diluted adjusted earnings per share of $0.68 (2020 – basic and diluted of $0.67). The Company
declared $56.1 million in dividends (2020 – $56.4 million) to common shareholders, representing a payout
ratio of 101.2% (2020 – 102.8%) on an adjusted earnings per share basis.
The Company generated increased distributable income of $61.1 million (2020 – $58.0 million) or distributable
income per share of $0.75 (2020 – $0.71). Adjusted distributable income was $60.4 million (YTD 2020 –
$58.0 million) or adjusted distributable income per share of $0.74 (YTD 2020 – $0.71), representing a payout
ratio of 92.9% (YTD 2020 – 97.3%) on an adjusted distributable income basis.
The Company launched and commenced its at-the-market equity program in June 2021 which allows the
Company to issue common shares from treasury having an aggregate gross sales amount of up to $90
million. To date the Company has issued 852,100 common shares for gross proceeds of $8.2 million at an
average price of $9.67 per common share.
• On June 22, 2021, the Company issued a notice of redemption for the full outstanding amount of $46.0 million
of 5.45% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the "February 2017 Debentures"). On July 23,
2021 the February 2017 Debentures were redeemed at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The aggregate
principal amount of the February 2017 Debentures outstanding was $46.0 million on redemption date. The
Company drew $40.0 million from its credit facility and used cash on hand to fund the redemption and
associated interest.
• On July 8, 2021 the Company completed a public offering of $50.0 million, plus an over-allotment option of
$5.0 million on July 15, 2021, of 5.25% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net proceeds of
$52.1 million (the “July 2021 Debentures”). The July 2021 Debentures will mature on July 31, 2028 and will
accrue interest at the rate of 5.25% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears on January 31 and July 31 of
each year, commencing January 31, 2022.
• On December 3, 2021 the Company completed a public offering of $40.0 million plus an over-allotment option
of $6.0 million on December 10, 2021, of 5.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net
proceeds of $43.8 million (the “December 2021 Debentures”). The December 2021 Debentures will mature on
December 31, 2028 and will accrue interest at the rate of 5.00% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears
on June 30 and December 31 of each year, commencing June 30, 2022.
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In 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 2021 and 2021, the Company earned net investment income on financial assets measured at amortized
cost of $22.4 million and $90.2 million (Q4 2020 – $24.0 million; 2020 – $95.9 million). Net investment income
includes the following:
a.
Interest income
During Q4 2021 and 2021, the Company earned interest income on mortgages at amortized cost of $18.7 million
and $75.7 million (Q4 2020 – $19.6 million; 2020 – $80.6 million). The weighted average interest rate on net
mortgage investments during Q4 2021 and 2021 was 6.9% and 7.1% (Q4 2020 – 7.2%; 2020 – 7.2%). The
decrease in interest income quarter-over-quarter and for the full year was due to a lower weighted-average net
mortgage investment portfolio over both periods and slight lower interest rates on net mortgage investments.
During Q4 2021 and 2021, the Company earned $1.5 million and $5.2 million (Q4 2020 – $1.4 million; 2020 –
$5.1 million) of interest income on collateralized loans in other investments in the enhanced return portfolio.The
lower interest income for the quarter is a result of a reduced average size collateralized loans portfolio, whereas
higher interest income for the year is the result of an increase in the average size of the other investments
portfolio during 2021.
b. Lender fee income
For Q4 2021 and 2021, the Company recorded non-refundable upfront lender fees of $3.7 million and $10.7
million (Q4 2020 – $1.8 million; 2020 – $7.7 million), or a weighted average lender fee on new and renewed
mortgages of 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively (Q4 2020 – 0.7%; 2020 – 0.7%). Higher lender fees are driven by
increased turnover volume, offset by slightly lower fee rates. 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 2021 and 2021,
lender fees of $4.8 million and $9.3 million were amortized to lender fee income (Q4 2020 – $2.9 million; 2020 –
$10.1 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 2021 and 2021, the Company recognized other income of $50 and $145 (Q4 2020 – $45; 2020 –
$231), attributable to bank interest income, miscellaneous income, and administration fee income.
Fair value gains (losses) and other income on financial assets measured at FVTPL
During Q4 2021 and 2021, the Company incurred a total loss on financial assets measured at FVTPL of $7.4
million and $10.3 million (Q4 2020 – gain of $14.9 million; 2020 – loss of $16.8 million). The Company earned
interest income on net mortgage investments measured at FVTPL of $596 and $2.4 million (Q4 2020 – $708;
2020 – $2.1 million), offset by a decrease in fair value of investments measured at FVTPL of $8.2 million and
$13.7 million (Q4 2020 – $15.5 million; 2020 – $18.9 million), respectively.
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In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
A net $13.6 million unrealized fair value loss was recorded in the statement of net income and other
comprehensive income for YTD 2021. During the year-ended December 31, 2021 the Company changed its
realization strategy for these assets to an exit strategy by way of disposition compared to development/
redevelopment of the sites. As a result, the Company estimated the fair value of the FVTPL mortgages using the
direct comparison method, comparing the assets to directly comparable lands. In 2020 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.
Net rental income from investment properties
The net rental income from investment properties for Q4 2021 and 2021 was $389 and $1.5 million (Q4 2020 –
$373; 2020 – $1.5 million), respectively. The rental revenue and operating cost remained relatively consistent at
stable occupancy levels.
Loss on investment properties
For Q4 2021 and 2021, the Company incurred a loss of $4.4 million on investment properties (Q4 2020 – nil; 2020
– nil) due to increased time to stabilize assets and slower market conditions.
Expenses
Management, Servicing and Arrangement Fees
The management agreement has a term of 10 years and is automatically renewed for successive five year terms
at the expiration of the initial term and pays (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 retains 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.
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 2021 and 2021, the Company incurred management fees of $3.0 million and $12.0 million (Q4 2020 –
$3.1 million; 2020 – $12.4 million). The average gross assets were $1,275.4 million and $1,260.6 million
compared to Q4 2020 $1,296.0 million and 2020 $1,325.2 million. For Q4 2021 and 2021, the Company incurred
$158 and $700, respectively (Q4 2020 – $187 and 2020 – $788) in servicing fees. The decrease is related to the
decrease in the average syndications balance during the period. For Q4 2021 and 2021, Arrangement Fees of
$125 and $1.5 million paid by borrower were retained by the Manager (Q4 2020 – $338 and 2020 –
$472).Increase over prior year is due to increased loan syndication activity in 2021 relative to 2020 as well as the
the management agreement being amended in April 2020 enabling the Manager to earn Arrangement fees from
that point forward. Therefore, 2020 was not reflective of a full year of syndication activity.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
General and administrative
For Q4 2021 and 2021, the Company incurred general and administrative expenses of $484 and $1.8 million,
respectively (Q4 2020 – $298; 2020 – $1.8 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. After adjusting for foreign currency net realized and unrealized gains of $18 and $337
for Q4 2021 and YTD 2021, respectively, general and administrative expenses increased due to non-cash mark-
to-market adjustments on the DSUs, increased insurance costs from market wide premium increases and general
legal fees.
Interest on credit facility – mortgage investments
Interest on the credit facility is recorded in financing costs using the effective interest rate method. For Q4 2021
and 2021, included in financing costs is interest on the credit facility of $2.7 million and $11.0 million (Q4 2020 –
$2.9 million; 2020 – $13.4 million), and realized loss on the Contract of $1.0 million and $3.9 million (Q4 2020 –
$1.0 million; 2020 – $2.7 million) and financing costs amortization of $177 and $968 (Q4 2020 – $236; 2020 –
$909). The average credit utilization in 2021 was $455.5 million compared to $471.8 million for 2020. Interest
expense on the credit facility decreased for Q4 2021 versus Q4 2020 due to lower credit facility utilization.
Unrealized Fair Value - Interest Rate Swap
For Q4 2021 and 2021, included in financing costs is unrealized fair value gain of $1.0 million and $3.9 million (Q4
2020 – gain of $850, 2020 – loss of $3.9 million). The fair value gain relating to the Contract is recorded at FVTPL
in accordance with IFRS, which expired at par upon maturity in December 2021 and was not renewed. Refer to
note 6(a) of the annual financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Interest on credit facility – investment properties
Interest on the credit facility is recorded in financing costs using the effective interest rate method. For Q4 2021
and 2021, included in financing costs is interest on the credit facility for investment properties of $183 and $814
(Q4 2020 – $234; 2020 – $944) and financing costs amortization of $12 and $54 (Q4 2020 – $13; 2020 – $44).
Interest expense remained fairly consistent for all periods and there was no significant rate changes.
Financing cost on convertible debentures
The Company has $46.0 million of 5.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures, $55.0 million of 5.25%
convertible unsecured subordinated debentures, and $45.0 million of 5.30% convertible unsecured subordinated
debentures outstanding as at December 31, 2021. 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,
2020
1,370 $
2021
1,491 $
Year ended
December 31,
2,020
6,895
2021
5,362 $
276
1,767 $
549
1,919 $
1,383
6,745 $
1,729
8,624
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
Earnings per share
For Q4 2021 and 2021, basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.03 and $0.51, basic and diluted adjusted
earnings per share were $0.17 and $0.68 (Q4 2020 – basic $(0.02) and diluted $(0.02), 2020 – basic and diluted
$0.39, basic and diluted adjusted $0.67).
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.
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
Mortgage investments, excluding mortgage syndications
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.
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
1,142,662
429,915
1,572,577
(429,915)
1,142,662
(10,209)
6,958
3,710
1,143,121
1,159,210 $
444,429
1,603,639
(444,429)
1,159,210
(10,824)
8,278
2,970
1,159,634 $
$
$
Three months ended
December 31,
2020
116
10,022
1,083,435
$
$
2021
109
10,942
1,077,147
6.9 %
0.9 %
23.3 %
1.0
88.3 %
70.1 %
7.2 %
0.7 %
19.6 %
1.0
84.9 %
68.5 %
Year ended
December 31,
2020
116
$
10,022
$ 1,124,189
2021
109
10,942
1,067,598
$
$
7.1 %
0.8 %
65.4 %
1.0
88.3 %
70.1 %
7.2 %
0.7 %
57.0 %
1.0
84.9 %
68.5 %
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
Portfolio allocation
The Company’s net mortgage investments were allocated across the following categories:
a. Security position
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Interest in first mortgages
Interest in second and third mortgages1
Net Mortgage
Number
Investments
98
1,031,984
11
111,137
109
1,143,121
1Included in the Company's interest in second and third mortgages as at December 31, 2021 was $41.8 million of the net mortgage
investments in which the Company holds a subordinated position (December 31, 2020 - $17.2 million). The Company's syndicated partners
who hold a senior position as at December 31, 2021 was $69.3 million (December 31, 2020 - $42.7 million).
Net Mortgage
Investments
1,080,376
79,258
1,159,634
Number
99
17
116
$
$
$
$
b. Region
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec
Other (Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Manitoba and
New Brunswick)
c. Maturity
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Number
41
25
10
24
9
$
Net Mortgage
Investments
340,195
307,401
122,707
360,143
Number
46
24
15
21
$
Net Mortgage
Investments
380,616
267,055
201,650
260,469
29,188
10
33,331
109
$
1,159,634
116
$
1,143,121
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
Number
—
48
53
7
1
109
Net Mortgage
Investments
—
595,530
489,299
70,305
4,500
1,159,634
$
$
$
Number
60
42
13
—
1
56
Net Mortgage
Investments
606,667
381,196
150,758
—
4,500
1,143,121
$
$
$
d. Asset Type / WALTV at origination3
Multi-Residential1
Retail
Unimproved Land2
Office
Retirement
Industrial
Single-Residential
Self-Storage
Number
64 $
14
6
6
4
9
2
1
December 31, 2021
Net Mortgage
Investments
533,844
215,977
72,350
76,994
132,834
51,402
23,929
830
WALTV at
origination3
72.3 %
72.1 %
52.3 %
62.5 %
75.2 %
67.6 %
69.4 %
80.9 %
December 31, 2020
Net Mortgage
Investments
597,771
184,104
105,943
97,761
77,567
16,855
1,574
830
WALTV at
origination3
72.3 %
70.7 %
51.3 %
62.3 %
74.1 %
63.2 %
69.5 %
80.9 %
Number
68 $
17
10
8
3
5
1
1
Net mortgage investments
measured at FVTPL
106
1,108,160
70.3 %
113
1,082,405
69.1 %
3
51,474
109 $
1,159,634
n/a
3
60,716
n/a
116 $
1,143,121
1 Includes 10 construction loans (December 31, 2020 - 11) totaling $56.6 million (December 31, 2020 - $38.3 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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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
Enhanced return portfolio
As at
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Collateralized loans, net of allowance for credit loss
$
58,000
$
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
6,020
4,985
2,225
71,230
44,063
(30,690)
13,373
60,370
6,020
5,819
2,225
74,434
47,862
(30,656)
17,206
Total Enhanced Return Portfolio
$
84,603
$
91,640
During Q4 2021 and 2021, the Company earned $1.5 million and $5.2 million (Q4 2020 – $1.4 million and 2020 –
$5.1 million) of interest income on collateralized loans in other investments in the enhanced return portfolio.
During Q4 2021 and 2021, the Company recognized lender fee income of $120 and $455 on collateralized loans
in other investments, net of fees relating to mortgage syndication liabilities (Q4 2020 – $89 and 2020 – $259).
During Q4 2021 and 2021, the Company recorded non-refundable upfront lender fees of nil and $455 (Q4 2020 –
nil; 2020 – $297), 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, 2021 and 2020.
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, 2021, the Company’s share of the investment properties has an aggregate fair value of $44.1 million
(December 31, 2020 – $47.9 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 $444.4
million (December 31, 2020 – $429.9 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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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In 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 $3.9 million
as at December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 – $5.3 million), of which $3.0 million (December 31, 2020 – $3.7
million) was recorded against mortgage investments and $0.9 million (December 31, 2020 – $1.6 million) was
recorded against other investments.
Multi-residential
Mortgage Investments
Mortgages, including mortgage
syndications1
Mortgage syndication liabilities1
Net mortgage investments
Allowance for credit losses2
Other Mortgage Investments
Mortgages, including mortgage
syndications1
Mortgage syndication liabilities1
Net mortgage investments
Allowance for credit losses2
Other loan Investments
Mortgages, including mortgage
syndications1
Mortgage syndication liabilities1
Net mortgage investments
Allowance for credit losses2
As at December 31, 2021
As at December 31, 2020
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Total
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Total
$ 980,245 $ — $ — $ 980,245 $ 780,537 $ 43,569 $ 3,055 $ 827,161
— 283,528 209,778
283,528
— 209,778
— 696,717 570,759 43,569 3,055 617,383
696,717
2,463
—
882
— 695,835 569,792 43,478 1,650 614,920
695,835
—
—
—
—
91 1,405
882
967
—
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Total
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Total
—
549,078 8,404 25,418 582,900 692,069
163,133
— 163,133 221,335
385,945 8,404 25,418 419,767 470,734
293
385,662 8,352 23,665 417,679 470,441
52 1,753
2,088
283
— 3,235 695,304
—
— 221,335
— 3,235 473,969
—
1,247
954
— 2,281 472,722
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Total
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Total
58,999
—
58,999
898
— 6,669 62,085
—
—
—
— 6,669 62,085
1,613
— 1,516
$ 58,101 $ — $ — $ 58,101 $ 55,319 $ — $ 5,153 $ 60,472
58,999 55,416
—
58,999 55,416
97
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
898
—
1Including interest receivable
2Allowance for credit losses in finance lease receivable (note 4(e)) and unadvanced commitments (note 4(a)(b)(c)(d)) are all considered to be
in Stage1 with minimal ACL.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In 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
Allowance for credit losses:
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Gross Write-Offs
Recoveries
Discharges
Balance at end of period
Allowance for credit losses:
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Gross Write-Offs
Recoveries
Discharges
Balance at end of period
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
967
91
1,405
2,463 $ 1,003 $
— $
Stage 3
Total
253 $ 1,256
17
(5)
76
88
241
133
1,152
1,526
—
—
—
984
447
—
—
(549)
882
—
—
—
86
—
—
—
(86)
—
—
—
—
1,481
—
(1,202)
(279)
—
—
—
—
—
2,551
447
(1,202)
(279)
(635)
882
Total
1,247
(5)
—
—
1,239
544
—
—
(816)
967
—
5
—
138
5
—
—
(52)
91
—
—
—
1,405
—
—
—
—
1,405
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
334
—
713
(5)
5
—
2,782
549
—
—
(868)
2,463
Total
1,047
22
47
794
863
(132)
—
241
109
(10)
—
—
305
107
—
—
(129)
283
—
5
—
52
—
—
—
—
52
—
—
5
1,753
—
—
—
—
1,753
(10)
5
5
2,110
107
—
—
(129)
2,088
Total
1,613
(5)
—
—
197
173
—
—
(77)
293
—
5
—
5
—
—
—
(5)
—
—
—
—
954
—
—
—
—
954
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
25
—
—
(5)
5
—
1,156
173
—
—
(82)
1,247
Total
25
Other Mortgage Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
293
—
954
Other loan Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
97
—
1,516
Allowance for credit losses:
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Gross Write-Offs
Recoveries
Discharges
(191)
—
1,373
1,182
—
—
1,511
1,511
975
—
—
881
27
—
—
(10)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(975)
1,914
—
(1,914)
—
—
975
—
(975)
2,795
27
(1,914)
—
(10)
(5)
—
—
20
82
—
—
(5)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
5
1,516
—
—
—
—
(5)
—
5
1,536
82
—
—
(5)
Balance at end of period
$
898 $
— $
— $
898 $
97 $
— $ 1,516 $ 1,613
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In 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,
population of location of the collateral and 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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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
As at December 31, 2021
As at December 31, 2020
Multi-residential Mortgage
Investments
Low risk
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
Net
Allowance for credit losses
Mortgage investments1
Stage 1
$ 140,125 $
474,200
76,608
5,784
—
696,717
882
695,835
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
76,608 53,409
—
—
140,125 $ 209,373 $
474,200 307,977 35,953
7,616
—
—
696,717 570,759 43,569
91
695,835 569,792 43,478
5,784
—
967
882
Stage 3
Total
— $ 209,373
— 343,930
— 61,025
—
—
3,055
3,055
3,055 617,383
1,405
2,463
1,650 614,920
Other Mortgage Investments
Low risk
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
Net
Allowance for credit losses
Mortgage investments1
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
9,120
321,997
54,828
—
—
385,945
283
385,662
—
—
—
—
—
8,404
—
—
— 25,418
8,404 25,418
1,753
8,352 23,665
52
9,120 72,957
321,997 333,990
63,232 41,012
— 22,775
—
419,767 470,734
293
417,679 470,441
25,418
2,088
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Stage 3
Total
— 72,957
— 333,990
— 41,012
— 22,775
3,235
3,235
3,235 473,969
1,247
2,281 472,722
954
Stage 1
Other loan Investments
Low risk
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
Net
Allowance for credit losses
Other loan Investments1
1
Net of allowance and mortgage syndications
—
—
—
58,999
—
58,999
898
$ 58,101 $
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
58,999 55,416
—
58,999 55,416
97
898
—
58,101 $ 55,319 $
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 55,416
—
6,669
6,669
—
6,669 62,085
—
—
1,613
1,516
— $ 5,153 $ 60,472
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
Net working capital
Net working capital decreased by $3.8 million to $9.5 million at December 31, 2021 from $13.3 million at
December 31, 2020.
Credit facility (mortgage investments)
The Company originally had a $400 million 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 million. The facility is secured by a general security agreement over
the Company’s assets and its subsidiaries and had 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, bringing the aggregate limit under the credit facility by $35 million to
a total of $535 million. General terms of the credit facility remain unchanged. On May 10, 2021, the Company
entered into an amendment to its existing revolving credit facility ("Seventh Amending Credit Agreement") in order
to, among other things extend the maturity date to May 10, 2023, and amend the Company’s option to increase
the aggregate credit limit to $635 million. On February 10, 2022, the Company amended its existing revolving
credit facility to increase the aggregate limit under the credit facility by $40 million to $575 million and extend the
facility for another two-year term to February 10, 2024.
The rates of interest and fees of the Sixth Amending Credit Agreement are either at the prime rate of interest plus
1.00% per annum (December 31, 2020 – prime rate of interest plus 1.00% per annum) or bankers’ acceptances
with a stamping fee of 2.00% (December 31, 2020 – 2.00%) and standby fee of 0.40% per annum (December 31,
2020 – 0.40%) on the unutilized credit facility balance. As at December 31, 2021, the Company’s qualified credit
facility limit, which is subject to a borrowing base as defined in the Sixth Amending Credit Agreement is $542.2
million.
The Company had a 2-year interest rate swap contract (the “Contract”) with three Canadian banks with notional
value of $250.0 million, which matured in December 2021 and has not been renewed. Under the terms of the
Contract, the Company was 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.
The contract matured in December 2021 and was not renewed, The Company recorded the fair value of the
Contract as a liability in December 31, 2020 of $3.9 million. 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, 2021, the Company incurred financing costs of $1.3 million. The financing
costs are netted against the outstanding balance of the credit facility and are amortized over the term of the credit
facility agreement.
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
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 $150.0 million. As at December 31, 2021, 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%. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement was extended on October 8, 2021 to expire on
January 10, 2022. Subsequent to December 31, 2021, it was extended until April 11, 2022. Under the Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement, the Credit Facilities consist of the 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%. The credit facility is secured by a first charge on specific assets with a gross carrying value of
$31.6 million. The Company’s share of Tranche A is $6.5 million.
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. The
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%.
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 Tranche B is $8.1 million.
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. The
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%.
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.
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
Convertible debentures
As at December 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Company's obligations under the convertible unsecured
debentures are as follows:
Series
Interest
Rate
Date of
Maturity
Interest Payment
Date
Conversion
Price
(/share)
Equity
Component
Year ended December 31,
2021
2020
February 2017
Debentures
June 2017
Debentures
July 2021
Debentures
December 2021
Debentures
5.45 %
5.30 %
5.25 %
5.00 %
Unsecured Debentures, principal
March 31,
2022
March 31 and
September 30 $
10.05 $
607 $
— $
46,000
June 30,
2024
July 31,
2028
June 30 and
December 31
January 31 and
11.10
560
45,000
45,000
July 31
11.40
1,168
55,000
December
31, 2028
June 30 and
December 31
11.40
1,476
46,000
—
—
Unamortized financing cost and amount allocated to equity component
Debentures, end of year
146,000
91,000
(8,264)
(2,038)
137,736
88,962
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
Year ended December 31,
2021
2020
$
$
5,362 $
1,383
6,745 $
6,895
1,729
8,624
(a) 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 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.
On July 23, 2021 the February 2017 Debentures were redeemed at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
The aggregate principal amount of the February 2017 Debentures outstanding was $46,000 on redemption
date. The Company drew $40,000 from its credit facility and used cash on hand to fund the redemption and
associated interest.
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
(b) On June 13, 2017, the Company completed a public offering of $40,000, plus an over-allotment 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 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.
The issue costs of $2,226 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 July 8, 2021 the Company completed a public offering of $50,000, plus an over-allotment option of $5,000
on July 15, 2021, of 5.25% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net proceeds of $52,140 (the “July
2021 Debentures”).
The July 2021 Debentures are redeemable on or after July 31, 2024 and prior to July 31, 2026. The July 2021
Debentures may be redeemed, 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 and after July 31, 2026 and prior to the maturity date, the July
2021 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.
The issue costs of $2,860 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.
(d) On December 3, 2021 the Company completed a public offering of $40,000 plus an over-allotment option of
$6,000 on December 10, 2021, of 5.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net proceeds of
$43,765 (the “December 2021 Debentures”).
The December 2021 Debentures are redeemable on or after December 31, 2024 and prior to December 31,
2026. The December 2021 Debentures may be redeemed, 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.
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
On and after December 31, 2026 and prior to the maturity date, the December 2021 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.
The issue costs of $2,235 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.
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. On June 10, 2021, the Company filed a 25-month period base shelf prospectus in all
provinces and territories of Canada which allows the Company to offer and issue common shares, debt securities,
subscription receipts, warrants, and units (collectively, the “Securities”) from time to time up to an aggregate
offering price of $500.0 million.
(a) At-the-market equity program (the "ATM Program")
The Company announced on June 18, 2021 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 $90 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 Company currently intends to use the net proceeds of the ATM Program for general investment and working
capital purposes, including, if and as required, repaying amounts owing under its secured revolving credit facility.
The credit facility is used for day to day working capital requirements of the Company and for other general
corporate purposes, particularly the funding of mortgage loans.
During Q4 2021, the Company issued 537,100 of common shares for gross proceeds of $5.2 million at an
average price of $9.69 per common share and paid $104 in commissions to the agent, pursuant to the equity
distribution agreement. For 2021, the Company issued 852,100 of common shares for gross proceeds of $8.2
million at an average price of 9.67 per common share and paid $165 in commissions to the agent, pursuant to the
equity distribution agreement.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
(b) 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 2021 and 2021, the Company purchased from open market nil and 47,808 common shares (Q4 2020 –
141,430 and 2020 – 434,096) for total amount of nil and $416 (Q4 2020 – $1.2 million; $2 – $3.6 million). During
2021, common shares were purchased from open market at an average price of $8.69 per common share.
During Q4 2021 and 2021, the Company issued from treasury 134,683 and 480,069 common shares (Q4 2020 –
nil and 2020 – 117,818) and retained $1.3 million and $4.4 million in dividends (Q4 2020 – nil; 2020 – $1.1
million), common shares were issued from treasury at an average price of $9.16 per common share.
(c) 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 2021 and 2021, the Company declared dividends of $14.2 million or $0.1725 per share
and $56.1 million or $0.6900 per share (Q4 2020 – $14.0 million, $0.1725 per share and 2020 – $56.4 million,
$0.6900 per share).
As at December 31, 2021, $4.7 million in aggregate dividends (December 31, 2020 – $4.7 million) was payable to
the holders of common shares by the Company. Subsequent to December 31, 2021, the Board of Directors of the
Company declared dividends of $0.0575 per share to be paid on January 14, 2022 to the common shareholders
of record on December 31, 2021.
(d) Normal course offering bid ("NCIB")
On April 13, 2021, the Company announced that the TSX approved the Company's normal course issuer bid (the
"NCIB") to repurchase for cancellation up to 8,030,909 common shares over a 12-month period. Repurchases
under the NCIB commenced on April 15, 2021 and will continue until April 14, 2022, 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.
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.
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
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.
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 2021 and 2021, 9,126 and 36,953 units were issued (2020 – 9,951 and 40,466) and as at December
31, 2021, 145,140 units were outstanding (December 31, 2020 – 108,187 units). No DSUs were exercised or
canceled, resulting in a DSU expense of $101 and $355 (Q4 2020 – $81 and YTD 2020 – $341). As at December
31, 2021, $101 (December 31, 2020 – $81) in compensation was granted in DSUs, which will be issued
subsequent to December 31, 2021.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Cash from operating activities
Cash from operating activities for 2021 was $81.6 million (2020 – $79.4 million).
Cash used in financing activities
Cash used in financing activities for 2021 consisted of the Company’s net repayments on the operating credit
facility of $38.8 million (2020 – $2.2 million of net repayments). The Company paid interest on the debentures and
credit facilities of $21.5 million (2020 – $24.6 million), paid common share dividends of $51.3 million (2020 –
$51.9 million) and repurchased common shares under dividend reinvestment plan of $416 (2020 – $23.6 million).
The net cash used in financing activities for 2021 was $54.2 million (2020 – $148.0 million used in financing
activities).
Cash (used in) from investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities in 2021 was $21.4 million (2020 – $60.2 million) and consisted of the funding
of net mortgage investments of $700.8 million (2020 – $596.5 million), offset by repayments of net mortgage
investments of $677.6 million (2020 – $670.6 million), funding of other investments of $55.5 million (2020 – $22.3
million), offset by repayments of other investments of $57.1 million (2020 – $9.0 million), net addition to
investment properties of $575 (2020 – $513), and net proceeds on maturing of forward contracts of $876 (2020 –
$159 net payments).
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In 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
2021
Q3
2021
Q2
2021
Q1
2021
Q4
2020
Q3
2020
Q2
2020
Q1
2020
Net Investment Income on financial assets
measured at amortized cost
Fair value (loss) gain and other income on
financial assets measured at FVTPL
Loss on investment properties
Net rental income
Expenses
Income from operations
Financing costs:
Financing cost on credit facilities
Financing cost on debentures
Fair value loss (gain) on derivative contract
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income
(loss)
$ 22,378 $ 22,042 $ 23,390 $ 22,439 $ 23,958 $ 23,917 $ 24,023 $ 24,042
(7,404) (3,577)
—
(4,374)
386
389
46
—
360
(3,761) (3,404) (5,177) (3,895) (5,560) (4,181) (4,119) (4,164)
7,228 15,447 18,800 19,371 3,853 20,227 18,227 20,284
479 (14,918)
—
373
147 (2,053)
—
376
211
—
376
—
348
—
344
(4,045) (4,040) (4,746) (3,903) (4,397) (4,291) (4,482) (4,855)
(1,767) (1,981) (1,543) (1,454) (1,919) (2,306) (2,199) (2,200)
(197) 5,804
(817)
(974)
(850)
(977)
(995)
(994)
2,410 $ 10,421 $ 13,485 $ 14,991 $ (1,613) $ 14,447 $ 11,743 $ 7,425
ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income
(loss)
Add: fair value (gain) loss on derivative contract
(interest rate swap)
Add: net unrealized (gain) loss on financial
assets measured at FVTPL
Add: net unrealized loss on investment
properties
Adjusted net income and
comprehensive income1
PER SHARE INFORMATION
Dividends per share
Earnings (loss) per share (basic)
Earnings (loss) per share (diluted)
Adjusted earnings per share (basic)1
Adjusted earnings per share (diluted)1
Distributable income per share1
Adjusted distributable income per share1
1
Refer to non-IFRS measures section.
$ 2,410 $ 10,421 $ 13,485 $ 14,991 $ (1,613) $ 14,447 $ 11,743 $ 7,425
$ (994)
(995)
(974)
(977)
(850)
(817)
(197) 5,804
$ 8,237 $ 4,295 $ 1,100 $ 116 $ 15,477 $ 395 $ 2,586 $ 491
4,374
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 14,027 $ 13,721.126 $ 13,611 $ 14,130 $ 13,014 $ 14,025 $ 14,132 $ 13,720
$ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17
$ 0.03 $ 0.13 $ 0.17 $ 0.19 $ (0.02) $ 0.18 $ 0.14 $ 0.09
$ 0.03 $ 0.13 $ 0.17 $ 0.18 $ (0.02) $ 0.18 $ 0.14 $ 0.09
$ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.16 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.16
$ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.16 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.16
$ 0.20 $ 0.17 $ 0.20 $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.18 $ 0.18 $ 0.17
$ 0.20 $ 0.17 $ 0.19 $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.18 $ 0.18 $ 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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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As at December 31, 2021, due to Manager mainly includes management and servicing fees payable of $1.4
million (December 31, 2020 - $1.1 million).
During 2021, Arrangement Fees of $1.5 million paid by borrower were retained by the Manager (2020 – $472).
As at December 31, 2021, included in other assets is $4.2 million (December 31, 2020 – $14.0 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, 2021, the Company has the following mortgage investments which a director or directors of
the Company are also officers and part-owners of a syndication partner of these mortgages.
•
•
A mortgage investment with a total gross commitment of $11.6 million (December 31, 2020 – $11.6
million). The Company’s share of the commitment is $931 (December 31, 2020 – $931). For the year
ended December 31, 2021, the Company has recognized net interest income of $104 (2020 – $43) from
this mortgage investment during the year.
A mortgage investment with a total gross commitment of $45.7 million (December 31, 2020 – $45.7
million). The Company’s share of the commitment is $4.2 million (December 31, 2020 – $4.2 million). For
the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company has recognized net interest income of $263 (2020 –
$87) from this mortgage investment during the year.
As at December 31, 2021, 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 2 mortgage (December 31, 2020 – 1)
totaling $33.2 million (December 31, 2020 – $21.7 million). The Company’s share in these mortgage investments
are $9.8 million (December 31, 2020 – $6.4 million).
As at December 31, 2021, the Company is invested in junior debentures of Timbercreek Real Estate Finance
Ireland Fund 1 ("TREF Ireland 1") Private Debt Designated Activity Company totaling $5.0 million or €3.5 million
(December 31, 2020 – $5.8 million or €3.7 million), which is included in loan investments within other investments.
TREF Ireland 1 is managed by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager.
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.
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
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. In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, various measures have been
introduced by Canadian federal and provincial governments and other authorities to mitigate the transmission of
COVID-19 and its variants, including social distancing recommendations, closure of non-essential businesses,
occupancy limits in enclosed spaces, quarantines, and travel bans, some of which remain in effect. The nature
and extent of these measures may change depending on the efficacy of vaccination programs, the emergence of
new variants of the COVID-19 virus, and any resurgence of COVID-19 positive cases. As a result of the
continuously evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19, uncertainty remains with the Company's internal
forecast, most significantly the fact that it cannot predict how its borrowers will be impacted and therefore respond
to any continuing or new restrictive measures and the then impact on the Company's financial results and
condition of the Company in future periods.
The Company reviewed its portfolio of FVTPL loans and investment properties in light of the continuing impact
COVID-19 is having on the economy, capital markets, transaction volumes and lower interest rate environment.
During the year, the Company recorded losses on three of its fair value portfolio of mortgages and its portfolio of
investment properties reflecting change in strategy from redevelopment of certain assets to disposition as well as
longer periods to stabilize net operating income due to slower market conditions. No significant adjustments
related to COVID-19 were recorded in the year.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
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) 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.
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
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.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The significant accounting policies are outlined in note 3 to the consolidated financial statements
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
As at February 23, 2022, the Company’s authorized capital consists of an unlimited number of common shares, of
which 82,539,282 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 $542.2 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, 2021, 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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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In 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, 2021, including expected interest payments:
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)1
Credit facility (investment properties)2
Convertible debentures3
Unadvanced mortgage commitments4
Total contractual liabilities, excluding mortgage
syndication liabilities5
$
Carrying
value
5,125 $
4,726
1,377
258
3,961
—
419,179
30,690
137,736
$ 603,052 $
—
Contractual
cash flow
Following
Within
a year
5,125 $
4,726
1,377
258
3,961
—
year 3–5 years 5 + Years
—
5,125 $
—
4,726
—
1,377
—
258
—
3,961
—
—
—
433,855
—
30,953
187,073
61,755 110,172
667,328 $ 64,189 $ 431,212 $ 61,755 $ 110,172
—
407,402 407,402
— $
—
—
—
—
—
10,216 423,639
—
30,953
7,573
7,573
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 603,052 $ 1,074,730 $ 471,591 $ 431,212 $ 61,755 $ 110,172
1
2
3
4
5
Credit facility (mortgage investments) includes interest based upon December 2021 weighted average interest rate on the credit facility
assuming the outstanding balance is not repaid until its maturity on May 10, 2023.
Credit facility (investment properties) includes interest based upon December 2021 weighted average interest rate on the credit facility
assuming the outstanding balance is not repaid until its maturity on April 11, 2022.
The convertible debentures include interest based on coupon rate on the convertible debentures assuming the outstanding balance is
not repaid until its contractual maturity on June 30, 2024, July 31, 2028 and December 31, 2028.
Unadvanced mortgage commitments include syndication commitments of which $253.5 million belong to the Company's syndicated
partners.
The principal repayments of $445.3 million mortgage syndication liabilities by contractual maturity date is shown net with mortgage
investments.
As at December 31, 2021, the Company had a cash position of $6,344 (December 31, 2020 – $428) and an
unutilized credit facility (mortgage investments) balance of $115.0 million (December 31, 2020 – $76.2 million).
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, 2021, unadvanced mortgage commitments under the existing mortgage investments,
including mortgage syndications, amounted to $407.4 million (December 31, 2020 – $248.6 million) of which
$253.5 million (December 31, 2020 – $144.7 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.
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
Financial liabilities
The Company’s accounts payable and accrued expenses, dividends payable, due to Manager, mortgage and
other loan 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.
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, 2021, $1,104.8 million of net mortgage
investments and $15.6 million of other investments bear interest at variable rates (December 31, 2020 – $1,019.2
million and $11.0 million, respectively). As of December 31, 2021 $1,048.0 million of net mortgage investments
have a "floor rate" (December 31, 2020 – $935.5 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 $46 (December 31, 2020 – $78) or an increase in net income of $3.9 million (December
31, 2020 – $243). 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 $450.7 million
as at December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 – $489.5 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, 2021 and
2020) which reduced the exposure in interest rate risk. The contract matured in December 2021 and was not
renewed. As at December 31, 2021, net exposure to interest rate risk was $450.7 million (December 31, 2020 –
$215.3 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 $2.3 million (December 31, 2020 –
$1.1 million).
The Company's other assets, interest receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, prepaid mortgage
interest, mortgage and other loan 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.
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For the three months and year ended December 31, 2021
In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
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, 2021, the Company has US$7.1 million and €3.5 million in other investments denominated in
foreign currencies (December 31, 2020 – US$5.1 million and €3.7 million). The Company has entered into a
series of foreign currency contracts to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk. As at December 31, 2021, the
Company has one U.S. dollars currency contracts with an aggregate notional value of US$6.0 million, at a
weighted average forward contract rate of 1.2438, maturing in January 2022 and one Euro currency contract with
an aggregate notional value of €3.5 million at a weighted average contract rate of 1.4624, maturing in April 2022.
The fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts as at December 31, 2021 is a liability of $48 which is
included in accounts payable. The valuation of the foreign currency forward contracts was computed using Level
2 inputs which include spot and forward foreign exchange rates.
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, 2021 relating to net mortgages and other investments amount to
$1,248.3 million (December 31, 2020 – $1,236.3 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.
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In thousands of Canadian dollars, except units, per unit amounts and where otherwise noted
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, 2021 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, 2021 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, 2021 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.
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.
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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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Consolidated Financial Statements of
Timbercreek Financial
For the year ended December 31, 2021
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Shareholders of Timbercreek Financial Corp.,
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Timbercreek Financial Corp. (the Entity), which
comprise:
•
•
•
•
•
the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2021 and 2020
the consolidated statements of net income and comprehensive income for the years then ended
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 notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies
(Hereinafter referred to as the “financial statements”).
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated
financial position of the Entity as at December 31, 2021 and 2020, and its consolidated financial performance and
its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
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 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, 2021. 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 key audit matters to be communicated in our auditors’
report.
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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 $3.9 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.
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
assessing the probability-weighting and expected cash shortfalls by comparing to publicly available
information.
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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 $54
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 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 involving valuations professionals with specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in assessing transaction
prices for directly comparable properties to published information considering the features of the specific property.
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;
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.
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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) as issued by the International Accounting Standards
Board (IASB), 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.
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.
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•
•
•
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
February 23, 2022
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Note
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Other assets
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications
Other investments
Investment properties
15(c)
4(a)(b)(c)(d)
4(e)
5
Total assets
$
6,344
6,788
1,603,639
71,230
44,063
$
428
16,161
1,572,577
74,434
47,862
$
1,732,064
$
1,711,462
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
9(c)
15(a)
6(a)
6(a)
6(b)
8
4(a)(c)
5,125
4,726
1,377
258
3,961
—
419,179
30,690
137,736
444,429
1,047,481
3,015
4,651
1,089
2,177
3,708
3,940
458,299
30,656
88,962
429,915
1,026,412
9
684,583
1,732,064
$
685,050
1,711,462
$
4, 6 and 21
2(d), 6(b), 9(c)) and 22
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
Investment income on financial assets measured at amortized cost
Gross interest and other income, including mortgage syndications
Interest and other expenses on mortgage syndications
Year ended December 31,
Note
2021
2020
$
113,549 $
122,779
(23,300)
(26,839)
Net investment income on financial assets measured at amortized cost
4(b)(e)
90,249
95,940
Fair value loss and other income on financial assets measured at FVTPL
4(a)(e)
(10,291)
(16,778)
Total income on financial assets
79,958
79,162
Net rental income
Revenue from investment properties
Property operating costs
Net rental income
7
3,023
(1,524)
1,499
2,919
(1,466)
1,453
Fair value loss on investment properties
5
(4,374)
—
Total income on Investment Properties
(2,875)
1,453
Expenses
Management fees
Servicing fees
Allowance for credit loss
General and administrative
Total expenses
Income from operations
Financing costs
Financing cost on credit facilities
Financing cost on convertible debentures
Fair value (gain) loss on derivative contract
Total financing costs
11
11
4(d)
6
8
6(a)
12,031
12,437
700
1,660
1,846
16,237
60,846
16,734
6,745
(3,940)
19,539
788
2,994
1,805
18,024
62,591
18,025
8,624
3,940
30,589
Net income and comprehensive income
$
41,307 $
32,002
Earnings per share
Basic
Diluted
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
12 $
12 $
0.51 $
0.51 $
0.39
0.39
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Year ended December 31, 2021
Balance, December 31, 2020
Issuance of common shares, net of issue costs
Dividends declared to shareholders
Issuance of common shares under dividend reinvestment plan
Repurchase of common shares for dividend reinvestment plan
Issuance of convertible debentures
Total net income and comprehensive income
Balance, December 31, 2021
Year ended December 31, 2020
Balance, December 31, 2019
Common
shares Deficiency
Equity
component of
convertible
debentures
Total
$ 711,521 $
(28,409) $
1,938 $ 685,050
7,460
—
—
(56,142)
4,812
(416)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,512
7,460
(56,142)
4,812
(416)
2,512
41,307
—
41,307
$ 723,377 $
(43,244) $
4,450 $ 684,583
Common
shares Deficiency
Equity
component of
convertible
debentures
Total
$ 730,418 $
(3,964) $
1,938 $ 728,392
Repurchase of common shares under normal course issuer bid
(20,000)
—
Dividends declared to shareholders
Issuance of common shares under dividend reinvestment plan
Repurchase of common shares for dividend reinvestment plan
Total net income and comprehensive income
—
(56,447)
4,695
(3,592)
—
—
—
32,002
—
—
—
—
—
(20,000)
(56,447)
4,695
(3,592)
32,002
Balance, December 31, 2020
$ 711,521 $
(28,409) $
1,938 $ 685,050
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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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
Fair value loss and other income on financial assets measured at FVTPL
Fair value loss on investment properties
Fair value (gain) loss on derivative contract
Net realized and unrealized foreign exchange gain
Allowance for credit loss
Net change in non-cash operating items
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net credit facility repayments – mortgage investments
Repayment of convertible debentures
Net proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares
Interest and financing costs paid
Dividends paid to shareholders
Repurchase of common shares
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to investment properties
Net proceeds (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
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Net foreign exchange loss on cash accounts
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Note
Year ended December 31,
2020
2021
$
41,307 $
(9,275)
9,945
32,002
(10,110)
7,660
(83,395)
(88,002)
13
84,142
23,479
12,734
4,374
(3,940)
(337)
1,660
919
85,627
26,649
18,949
—
3,940
(16)
2,994
(303)
81,613
79,390
(38,824)
(46,000)
96,574
7,277
(21,533)
(51,254)
(416)
(2,176)
(45,800)
—
—
(24,581)
(51,888)
(23,592)
(54,176)
(148,037)
(575)
876
(55,519)
57,079
(513)
(159)
(22,255)
9,037
(700,801)
(596,528)
677,556
(21,384)
670,596
60,178
6,053
(137)
428
$
6,344 $
(8,469)
(94)
8,991
428
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
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.
The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on February 23, 2022.
(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
basis except for certain items which have been measured at FVTPL at each reporting date and include:
investment properties, 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. (the “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.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, various measures have been introduced by Canadian federal and
provincial governments and other authorities to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 and its variants, including
social distancing recommendations, closure of non-essential businesses, occupancy limits in enclosed spaces,
quarantines, and travel bans, some of which remain in effect. The nature and extent of these measures may
change depending on the efficacy of vaccination programs, the emergence of new variants of the COVID-19 virus,
and any resurgence of COVID-19 positive cases. As a result of the continuously evolving circumstances
surrounding COVID-19, uncertainty remains with the Company's internal forecast. Most significantly the fact that it
cannot predict how its borrowers will be impacted and therefore respond to any continuing or new restrictive
measures and the impact on the Company's financial results and condition of the Company in future periods. To
date, the Company has not experienced material changes in the collection of interest and repayments of principal,
however, there is no certainty this will continue going forward. Accordingly, there is inherently more uncertainty
associated with the estimates, judgements and assumptions made by management in the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements. Given the evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19, it is difficult to
predict with certainty the extent and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact 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 Company reviewed its portfolio of FVTPL loans and investment properties in light of the continuing impact
COVID-19 is having on the economy, capital markets, transaction volumes and lower interest rate environment.
During the year, the Company recorded losses on three of its fair value portfolio of mortgages and its portfolio of
investment properties reflecting change in strategy from redevelopment of certain assets to disposition as well as
longer periods to stabilize net operating income due to slower market conditions. No significant adjustments
related to COVID-19 were recorded in the year.
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.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
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.
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.
(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.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
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.
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.
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(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
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.
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).
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(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
The determination of a significant increase in credit risk takes into account different factors and varies by nature of
investment. The Company uses investment specific factors in assessing significant change in credit risk, which
includes:
•
•
•
Investments secured by 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.
Investments secured by 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.
Investments secured by unimproved land - borrower or guarantor’s financial position, change in market
conditions, change in execution of 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 investment specific factors.
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(In 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 events 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
credit 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.
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(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
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.
(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.
(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) Convertible debentures
Compound financial instruments issued by the Company comprise convertible debentures that can be converted
to ordinary shares at the option of the holder, when the number of shares to be issued is fixed and does not vary
with changes in fair value. The convertible debentures are a compound financial instrument as they contain both a
liability and an equity component.
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(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
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. Interest, losses and gains relating to the financial
liability are recognized in profit or loss.
(f) 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.
(g) 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.
(h) 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.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
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.
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.
(i) 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.
(j) 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.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
(k) New IFRS pronouncements not yet effective
Definition of Accounting Estimates (Amendments to IAS 8)
On February 12, 2021, the IASB issued Definition of Accounting Estimates (Amendments to IAS 8).The
amendments introduce a new definition for accounting estimates, clarifying that they are monetary amounts in the
financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty. The amendments also clarify the relationship
between accounting policies and accounting estimates by specifying that a company develops an accounting
estimate to achieve the objective set out by an accounting policy.
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 is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard on the financial statements.
Disclosure initiative – Accounting Policies (Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2)
On February 12, 2021, the IASB issued Disclosure Initiative – Accounting Policies (Amendments to IAS 1 and
IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements). The amendments help companies provide useful
accounting policy disclosures. The key amendments include:
•
•
•
requiring companies to disclose their material accounting policies rather than their significant
accounting policies;
clarifying that accounting policies related to immaterial transactions, other events or conditions are
themselves immaterial and as such need not be disclosed; and
clarifying that not all accounting policies that relate to material transactions, other events or conditions
are themselves material to a company’s financial statements.
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 is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard on the financial statements.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
4. MORTGAGE AND OTHER INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING MORTGAGE SYNDICATIONS
(a) Mortgage investments
As at December 31, 2021
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications -
at amortized cost
Interest receivable
Unamortized lender fees
Allowance for expected credit loss
Mortgage investments at amortized cost
Mortgage investments at FVTPL
Interest receivable
Mortgage investments at FVTPL
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications
Unadvanced Mortgage commitments
As at December 31, 2020
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications -
at amortized cost
Interest receivable
Unamortized lender fees
Allowance for expected credit loss
Mortgage investments at amortized cost
Mortgage investments at FVTPL
Interest receivable
Mortgage investments at FVTPL
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications
Unadvanced mortgage commitments
Mortgages classified at FVTPL
Mortgages,
including
mortgage
syndications
Note
Mortgage
syndication
liabilities
Net Mortgage
Investments
4(b)(c) $
1,553,476 $
(445,316) $
1,108,160
9,669
1,563,145
(10,510)
(2,970)
1,549,665
(1,345)
(446,661)
2,232
—
(444,429)
4(d)
51,474
2,500
53,974
1,603,639 $
—
—
—
(444,429) $
8,324
1,116,484
(8,278)
(2,970)
1,105,236
51,474
2,500
53,974
1,159,210
$
$
$
$
$
407,402 $
253,546 $
153,856
Mortgages,
including
mortgage
syndications
Mortgage
syndication
liabilities
Net Mortgage
Investments
1,511,783 $
10,682
1,522,465
(8,156)
(3,710)
1,510,599
60,716
1,262
61,978
1,572,577 $
(429,378) $
(1,735)
(431,113)
1,198
—
(429,915)
—
—
—
(429,915) $
1,082,405
8,947
1,091,352
(6,958)
(3,710)
1,080,684
60,716
1,262
61,978
1,142,662
248,589 $
144,734 $
103,855
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, direct comparison method or
discharge prices 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.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
During the year-ended December 31, 2021 the Company changed its realization strategy for these assets to an
exit strategy by way of disposition compared to development/redevelopment of the sites. As a result, the
Company estimated the fair value of the FVTPL mortgages using the direct comparison method, comparing the
assets to directly comparable lands. As a result, the Company recorded a $13,584 unrealized fair value loss in the
statement of net income and other comprehensive income. In 2020 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, which resulted in an unrealized fair value loss in the statement of net income
and other comprehensive income of $19,470.
The changes during the year ended December 31, 2021 and year ended December 31, 2020 are as follows:
Mortgage investments, measured at FVTPL
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Balance, beginning of year
Fundings
Fair value loss
Balance, end of year
$
$
60,716 $
4,342
(13,584)
51,474 $
75,002
5,184
(19,470)
60,716
(b) Net mortgage investments
As at
Interest in first mortgages
Interest in second and third mortgages
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
93.2 % $
6.8 %
100.0 % $
1,080,376
90.3 % $
79,258
9.7 %
1,159,634
100.0 % $
1,031,984
111,137
1,143,121
The mortgage investments are secured by real property and will mature between 2022 and 2025 (December 31,
2020 – 2021 and 2025). During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company generated net interest income
and other income on net mortgage investments, excluding lender fee income and fair value losses of $78,163
(2020 – $82,808).
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, 2021, the Company recognized lender fee income on net mortgage
investments, net of fees relating to mortgage syndication liabilities of $8,820 (2020 – $9,851). For the year ended
December 31, 2021, the Company recorded non-refundable upfront lender fees on net mortgage investments, net
of fees relating to mortgage syndication liabilities, of $10,139 (2020 – $7,363), which are amortized to interest
income over the term of the related mortgage investments using the effective interest rate method.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Principal repayments, net of mortgage syndications, by contractual maturity dates are as follows:
As at
2022
2023
2024
2025
Total
December 31, 2021
595,530
489,299
70,305
4,500
1,159,634
$
$
(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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(In 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 $3,868 as at December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $5,323), of which $2,970 (December 31,
2020 - $3,710) was recorded against mortgage investments and $898 (December 31, 2020 - $1,613) was
recorded against other investments.
Multi-Residential
Mortgage Investments
Mortgages, including mortgage
syndications1
Mortgage syndication liabilities1
Net mortgage investments
Allowance for credit losses2
Other Mortgage Investments
Mortgages, including mortgage
syndications1
Mortgage syndication liabilities1
Net mortgage investments
Allowance for credit losses2
As at December 31, 2021
As at December 31, 2020
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Total
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Total
$ 980,245 $ — $ — $ 980,245 $ 780,537 $ 43,569 $ 3,055 $ 827,161
— 283,528 209,778
283,528
— 209,778
— 696,717 570,759 43,569 3,055 617,383
696,717
—
882
2,463
— 695,835 569,792 43,478 1,650 614,920
695,835
—
—
—
—
91 1,405
882
967
—
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Total
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Total
—
549,078 8,404 25,418 582,900 692,069
163,133
— 163,133 221,335
385,945 8,404 25,418 419,767 470,734
293
385,662 8,352 23,665 417,679 470,441
52 1,753
2,088
283
— 3,235 695,304
—
— 221,335
— 3,235 473,969
—
1,247
954
— 2,281 472,722
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
58,999
—
58,999
898
— 6,669 62,085
—
—
—
— 6,669 62,085
1,613
— 1,516
$ 58,101 $ — $ — $ 58,101 $ 55,319 $ — $ 5,153 $ 60,472
58,999 55,416
—
58,999 55,416
97
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
898
—
1Including interest receivable
2Allowance for credit losses in finance lease receivable (note 4(e)) and unadvanced commitments (note 4(a)(b)(c)(d)) are all considered to be
in Stage 1 with minimal ACL.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
The changes in the allowance for credit losses year to date are shown in the following tables:
Multi-Residential
Mortgage Investments
Balance, beginning of year
Allowance for credit losses:
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Gross Write-Offs
Recoveries
Discharges
Balance, end of year
Other Mortgage Investments
Balance, beginning of year
Allowance for credit losses:
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Gross Write-Offs
Recoveries
Discharges
Balance, end of year
Other Loan Investments
Balance, beginning of year
Allowance for credit losses:
Remeasurement
Transfer to/(from)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total allowance for credit losses
Fundings
Gross Write-Offs
Recoveries
Discharges
Balance, end of year
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
967
91
1,405
Total
2,463
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
1,003 $
— $
253 $
Total
1,256
17
(5)
76
88
241
133
1,152
1,526
—
—
—
984
447
—
—
(549)
882
—
—
—
86
—
—
—
(86)
—
—
—
—
1,481
—
(1,202)
(279)
—
—
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
293
—
954
—
—
—
2,551
447
(1,202)
(279)
(635)
882
Total
1,247
(5)
—
—
1,239
544
—
—
(816)
967
—
5
—
138
5
—
—
(52)
91
—
—
—
1,405
—
—
—
—
1,405
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
334
—
713
(5)
5
—
2,782
549
—
—
(868)
2,463
Total
1,047
22
47
794
863
(132)
—
241
109
(10)
—
—
305
107
—
—
(129)
283
—
5
—
52
—
—
—
—
52
—
—
5
1,753
—
—
—
—
1,753
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
97
—
1,516
(10)
5
5
2,110
107
—
—
(129)
2,088
Total
1,613
(5)
—
—
197
173
—
—
(77)
293
—
5
—
5
—
—
—
(5)
—
—
—
—
954
—
—
—
—
954
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
25
—
—
(5)
5
—
1,156
173
—
—
(82)
1,247
Total
25
(191)
—
1,373
1,182
—
—
1,511
1,511
975
—
—
881
27
—
—
(10)
898 $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
—
—
(975)
1,914
—
(1,914)
—
—
— $
975
—
(975)
2,795
27
(1,914)
—
(10)
898 $
$
(5)
—
—
20
82
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
5
1,516
—
—
(5)
—
5
1,536
82
—
(5)
97 $
—
— $ 1,516 $
—
(5)
1,613
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TIMBERCREEK FINANCIAL
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In 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,
population of location of the collateral and 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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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
As at December 31, 2021
As at December 31, 2020
Multi-Residential
Mortgage Investments
Low risk
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
Net Mortgage Investments1
Allowance for credit losses
Stage 1
$ 140,125 $
474,200
76,608
5,784
—
696,717
882
695,835
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
76,608 53,409
—
—
140,125 $ 209,373 $
474,200 307,977 35,953
7,616
—
—
696,717 570,759 43,569
91
695,835 569,792 43,478
5,784
—
882
967
Stage 3
Total
— $ 209,373
— 343,930
— 61,025
—
—
3,055
3,055
3,055 617,383
1,405
2,463
1,650 614,920
Other Mortgage Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
Stage 2
Low risk
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
Net Mortgage Investments1
Allowance for credit losses
9,120
321,997
54,828
—
—
385,945
283
385,662
—
—
—
—
—
8,404
—
—
— 25,418
8,404 25,418
1,753
8,352 23,665
52
9,120 72,957
321,997 333,990
63,232 41,012
— 22,775
—
419,767 470,734
293
417,679 470,441
25,418
2,088
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Stage 3
Total
— 72,957
— 333,990
— 41,012
— 22,775
3,235
3,235
3,235 473,969
1,247
2,281 472,722
954
Other Loan Investments
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Stage 1
—
—
—
58,999
—
58,999
898
$ 58,101 $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
Low risk
Medium-Low risk
Medium-High risk
High risk
Default
Net Mortgage Investments1
Allowance for credit losses
1. Net of mortgage syndications
(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
—
—
—
—
—
—
58,999 55,416
—
58,999 55,416
97
898
—
58,101 $ 55,319 $
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 55,416
—
6,669
6,669
—
6,669 62,085
—
—
1,613
1,516
— $ 5,153 $ 60,472
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
$
58,000 $
6,020
4,985
2,225
71,230 $
60,370
6,020
5,819
2,225
74,434
For the year ended December 31, 2021, collateralized loans in other investments generated interest income of
$5,186 (2020 – $5,064) and amortized lender fee income of $455 (2020 – $259). For the year ended December
31, 2021, the Company recorded non-refundable upfront lender fees of $455 (2020 – $297), which are amortized
over the term of the related collateralized loans using the effective interest rate method.
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TIMBERCREEK FINANCIAL
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
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, 2020 - $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
5. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
Future minimum
lease payments
Present value of
minimum lease payments
$
$
$
$
125
693
12,586
13,404
$
$
$
$
121
592
5,307
6,020
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.
Jointly Controlled Assets
Location
Property Type
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Saskatchewan Portfolio
Saskatoon &
Regina, SK
Income Properties
20.46 %
20.46 %
Ownership Interest
Balance, beginning of year
Additions
Fair value loss on investment
properties
Balance, end of year
$
$
47,862 $
575
(4,374)
44,063 $
47,349
513
—
47,862
As at December 31, 2021, 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.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a fair value loss of $4,374 on the investment
property portfolio reflecting declines in stabilized net operating income ("NOI"). Stabilized NOI on a weighted
average basis for the portfolio was $1,172 per property (December 31, 2020 - $1,254). The weighted average
capitalization rate for the Company's investment properties is 5.35% ((December 31, 2020 - 5.43%), and a range
of 5.25% - 5.50% (December 31, 2020 - 5.25% - 5.75%) was applied to the valuation.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
The fair values of the Company’s investment properties are sensitive to changes in the key valuation
assumptions. The estimated fair value would decrease by $1,964 (December 31, 2020 - $2,138) if overall
capitalization rates were higher by 0.25%; whereas estimated fair value would increase by $2,163 (December 31,
2020 - $2,351) if overall capitalization rates were lower by 0.25%. In addition, the estimated fair value would
increase by $440 (December 31, 2020 - $489) if stabilized NOI were higher by 1%; whereas estimated fair value
would decrease by $440 (December 31, 2020 - $489) if stabilized NOI 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)
(a) Credit facility (mortgage investments)
December 31, 2021
419,999 $
(820)
419,179
30,690
—
30,690
449,869 $
— $
December 31, 2020
458,824
(525)
458,299
30,690
(34)
30,656
488,955
3,940
$
$
$
The Company originally had a $400,000 in revolving credit facility with 10 Canadian banks. By exercising the
accordion features on February 13, 2018, November 16, 2018, and September 18, 2020 the Company increased
the aggregate credit limit to $535,000. On May 10, 2021, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing
revolving credit facility ("Seventh Amending Credit Agreement") in order to, among other things, extend the
maturity date to May 10, 2023, and amend the Company’s option to increase the aggregate credit limit to
$635,000. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has not exercised the option to increase the limit. General
terms of the credit facility remain unchanged. The facility is secured by a general security agreement over the
Company’s assets and its subsidiaries.
The interest rates and fees of the Seventh Amending Credit Agreement are either at the prime rate of interest plus
1.00% per annum (December 31, 2020 - prime rate of interest plus 1.00% per annum) or bankers’ acceptances
with a stamping fee of 2.00% (December 31, 2020 - 2.00%) and standby fee of 0.40% per annum (December 31,
2020 - 0.40%) on the unutilized credit facility balance. As at December 31, 2021, the Company’s qualified credit
facility limit, which is subject to a borrowing base as defined in the Seventh Amending Credit Agreement is
$542,152. Borrowing within the credit facility however, is limited to the maximum capacity of $535,000.
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.The Contract matured in December 2021 and was not renewed.
Under the terms of the Contract, the Company was 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.
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TIMBERCREEK FINANCIAL
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
As the Contract matured in December 2021 and was not renewed, no liability was recorded as of December 31,
2021 (December 31, 2020 - $3,940). 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. For the year ended December 31, 2021, included in financing costs is a fair value
gain of $3,940 (2020 – fair value loss of $3,940) related to the Contract.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company incurred financing costs of $1,264 (2020 – $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.
Interest on the credit facility is recorded in financing costs and calculated using the effective interest rate method.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, included in financing costs on credit facilities is interest on the credit
facility of $10,958 (2020 – $13,400), loss on the Contract of $3,940 (2020 – $2,728), and financing costs
amortization of $968 (2020 – $909).
(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, 2021, the co-owners had
borrowed $150,000 from the Credit Facilities. The Company's share of the outstanding amount is $30,690. The
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement was extended on October 8, 2021 to mature on January 10, 2022.
Subsequent to December 31, 2021, it was extended until April 11, 2022. Under the Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement, the Credit Facilities consist of the 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%. 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 $6,477.
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. The
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%.
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 $8,120.
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. The
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%.
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.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
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, 2021, included in financing costs is interest on the credit facility of
$814 (2020 – $944) and financing costs amortization of $54 (2020 – $44).
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 2022 and 2023. Rental revenue from
operating leases for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $3,023 (2020 – $2,919).
Aggregate minimum lease payments under its non-cancellable operating leases by each of the following periods
are as follows:
Within 1 year
2 to 3 years
8. CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
December 31, 2021
$
1,853 $
48
December 31, 2020
2,021
258
As at December 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the Company's obligations under the convertible unsecured
debentures are as follows:
Series
Interest
Rate
Date of
Maturity
Interest Payment
Date
Conversion
Price
(/share)
Equity
Component
Year ended December 31,
2021
2020
February 2017
Debentures
June 2017
Debentures
July 2021
Debentures
December 2021
Debentures
5.45 %
5.30 %
5.25 %
5.00 %
Unsecured Debentures, principal
March 31,
2022
March 31 and
September 30 $
10.05 $
607 $
— $
46,000
June 30,
2024
July 31,
2028
June 30 and
December 31
January 31 and
11.10
560
45,000
45,000
July 31
11.40
1,107
55,000
December
31, 2028
June 30 and
December 31
11.40
1,405
46,000
—
—
Unamortized financing cost and amount allocated to equity component
Debentures, end of year
146,000
91,000
(8,264)
(2,038)
137,736
88,962
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Timbercreek FinancialNotes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsIn thousands of Canadian dollars
TIMBERCREEK FINANCIAL
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
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
Year ended December 31,
2021
5,362 $
1,383
6,745 $
2020
6,895
1,729
8,624
$
$
(a) 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 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.
On July 23, 2021 the February 2017 Debentures were redeemed at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
The aggregate principal amount of the February 2017 Debentures outstanding was $46,000 on redemption
date. The Company drew $40,000 from its credit facility and used cash on hand to fund the redemption and
associated interest.
(b) On June 13, 2017, the Company completed a public offering of $40,000, plus an over-allotment 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 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.
The issue costs of $2,226 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.
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(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
(c) On July 8, 2021 the Company completed a public offering of $50,000, plus an over-allotment option of $5,000
on July 15, 2021, of 5.25% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net proceeds of $52,140 (the
“July 2021 Debentures”). The July 2021 Debentures are redeemable on or after July 31, 2024 and prior to
July 31, 2026. The July 2021 Debentures may be redeemed, 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 and after July 31, 2026 and prior to the
maturity date, the July 2021 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.
The issue costs of $2,860 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.
(d) On December 3, 2021 the Company completed a public offering of $40,000 plus an over-allotment option of
$6,000 on December 10, 2021, of 5.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures for net proceeds of
$43,765 (the “December 2021 Debentures”).
The December 2021 Debentures are redeemable on or after December 31, 2024 and prior to December 31,
2026. The December 2021 Debentures may be redeemed, 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 and after December 31, 2026 and prior
to the maturity date, the December 2021 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.
The issue costs of $2,235 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.
9. 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.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
On June 10, 2021, the Company filed a 25-month period base shelf prospectus in all provinces and territories of
Canada which allows the Company to offer and issue common shares, debt securities, subscription receipts,
warrants, and units (collectively, the “Securities”) from time to time up to an aggregate offering price of $500,000.
The changes in the number of common shares were as follows:
Balance, beginning of year
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 year
(a) At-the-market equity program (the "ATM Program")
Year ended December 31,
2020
2021
83,254,130
—
551,914
(434,096)
(2,484,515)
80,887,433
80,887,433
852,100
527,877
(47,808)
—
82,219,602
The Company announced on June 18, 2021 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 $90,000 to the public
from time to time, at the Company’s discretion. Sales of the common shares under the equity distribution
agreement are 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 are at the market prices prevailing at the time of sale, and therefore prices
vary between purchasers and over time.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued 852,100 of common shares for gross proceeds of
$8,243 at an average price of 9.67 per common share and paid $165 in commissions to the agent, pursuant to the
equity distribution agreement.
(b) 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, 2021, 47,808 common shares were purchased on the open market (2020 –
434,096) for $416 (2020 – $3,592), at an average price of $8.69 (2020 – $8.28) per common share. Additionally,
the Company issued 480,069 common shares from treasury (2020 – 117,818) and retained $4,397 in dividends
(2020 – $1,134), at an average price of $9.16 (2020 – $9.62) per common share.
(c) 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, 2021, the Company declared dividends of $56,142, or $0.69 per
common share (2020 – $56,447, $0.69 per common share).
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As at December 31, 2021, $4,726 in aggregate dividends (December 31, 2020 – $4,651) was payable to the
holders of common shares by the Company. Subsequent to December 31, 2021, the Board of Directors of the
Company declared dividends of $0.0575 per common share to be paid on January 14, 2022 to the common
shareholders of record on December 31, 2021.
(d) Normal course offering 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 continued until March 29, 2021. For the year
ended December 31, 2021, the Company repurchased nil common shares (2020 – 2,484,515 ) for total amount
of nil (2020 – $20,000). The average price per common share repurchased was nil (2020 – $8.05).
On April 13, 2021, the Company announced that the TSX approved the Company's normal course issuer bid (the
"NCIB") to repurchase for cancellation up to 8,030,909 common shares over a 12-month period. Repurchases
under the NCIB commenced on April 15, 2021 and will continue until April 14, 2022, when the bid expires, or such
earlier date as the Company has repurchased the maximum number of common shares permitted under the bid.
In 2021 the Company did not purchase shares under this plan
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.
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.
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, 2021, 36,953 units were issued (2020 – 40,466) and as at December 31, 2021,
145,140 units were outstanding (December 31, 2020 – 108,187). DSU expense for the year ended 2021 is $355
(2020 – $341). As at December 31, 2021, $101 (December 31, 2020 – $81) in compensation was granted in
DSUs, which will be issued subsequent to December 31, 2021.
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11. MANAGEMENT, SERVICING AND ARRANGEMENT FEES
The management agreement has a term of 10 years and is automatically renewed for successive five year terms
at the expiration of the initial term and pays (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 retains 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.
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, 2021, the Company incurred management fees plus applicable taxes of
$12,031 (2020 – $12,437) and servicing fees including applicable taxes of $700 (2020 – $788). During 2021,
Arrangement Fees of $1,513 paid by borrower were retained by the Manager (2020 – $472).
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.
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The following table shows the computation of per share amounts:
Year ended December 31,
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
Earnings per share – 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
14. CASH FLOWS ARISING FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Debentures
Balance, beginning of year
Debenture issuance
Capitalized issuance cost paid during the year
Debenture repayments
Total financing cash flow activities
Amortization of issue costs and accretion expense
Capitalized issuance cost, to be paid subsequent to year end
Equity component, net of issue costs attributed to equity component
Total financing non-cash flow activities
Balance, end of year
2021
41,307 $
—
41,307 $
2020
32,002
—
32,002
81,324,595
81,870,250
—
—
81,324,595
81,870,250
0.51 $
0.51 $
0.39
0.39
Year ended December 31,
2020
2021
3,091
2,600 $
(76)
(301)
(24)
287
(1,729)
253
(1,565)
(1,920)
(303)
919 $
Year ended December 31,
2021
88,962 $
101,000
(4,426)
(46,000)
50,574
1,383
(671)
(2,512)
(1,800)
137,736 $
2020
133,033
—
—
(45,800)
(45,800)
1,729
—
—
1,729
88,962
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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Credit Facilities
Balance, beginning of year
Deferred financing cost1
Net credit facility (repayments) advances – mortgage investments
Total financing cash flow activities
Amortization of financing costs
Balance, end of year
Year ended December 31,
2021
488,955 $
(1,225)
(38,824)
(40,107)
1,021
449,869 $
2020
490,389
(211)
(2,176)
(2,387)
953
488,955
$
$
1 Deferred financing cost is included in interest paid section in the annual statement of cash flow
15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(a) As at December 31, 2021, due to Manager mainly includes management and servicing fees payable of $1,377
(December 31, 2020 – $1,089).
(b) During 2021, Arrangement Fees of $1,513 paid by borrower were retained by the Manager (December 31,
2020 – $472).
(c) As at December 31, 2021, included in other assets is $4,219 (December 31, 2020 – $14,000) 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, 2021, the Company has the following mortgage investments which a director or directors
of the Company are also officers and part-owners of a syndication partner of these mortgages.
•
•
A mortgage investment with a total gross commitment of $11,611 (December 31, 2020 – $11,611). The
Company’s share of the commitment is $931 (December 31, 2020 – $931). For the year ended December
31, 2021, the Company has recognized net interest income of $104 (December 31, 2020 – $43) from this
mortgage investment during the year.
A mortgage investment with a total gross commitment of $45,715 (December 31, 2020 – $45,715). The
Company’s share of the commitment is $4,153 (December 31, 2020 – $4,153). For the year ended
December 31, 2021, the Company has recognized net interest income of $263 (December 31, 2020 –
$87) from this mortgage investment during the year.
(e) As at December 31, 2021, 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 2 mortgages (December 31, 2020
– 1) totaling $33,211 (December 31, 2020 – $21,711). The Company’s share in these mortgage investments
are $9,837 (December 31, 2020 – $6,431).
(f) As at December 31, 2021, the Company is invested in junior debentures of Timbercreek Real Estate Finance
Ireland Fund 1 ("TREF Ireland 1") Private Debt Designated Activity Company totaling $4,985 or €3,465
(December 31, 2020 – $5,819 or €3,704), which is included in loan investments within other investments.
TREF Ireland 1 is managed by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager.
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16. INCOME TAXES
As of December 31, 2021, the Company has non-capital losses carried forward for income tax purposes of
$32,620 (December 31, 2020 - $29,830), 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 $19,498 (December 31, 2020 - $17,139). 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, 2021, 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.
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, 2021, $1,104,838 of net mortgage
investments and $15,626 of other investments bear interest at variable rates (December 31, 2020 – $1,019,219
and $10,968, respectively). Net mortgage investments totaling $1,048,039 have a "floor rate" (December 31, 2020
– $935,458).
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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 for the next
12 months would be a decrease in net income of $46 (December 31, 2020 – $78) or an increase in net income of
$3,851 (December 31, 2020 – $243). 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 $450,689 as at
December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 – $489,514). During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company
entered into the Contract (refer to note 6(a)) which reduced exposure in interest rate risk until the Contract
matured in December 2021, . As at December 31, 2021, net exposure to interest rate risk was $450,689
(December 31, 2020 – $215,302), and assuming it was outstanding for the entire period, a 0.50% decrease or
increase in interest rates, with all other variables constant, will decrease or increase net income and
comprehensive income for the next 12 months by $2,253 (December 31, 2020 – $1,077).
The Company's other assets, interest receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, prepaid mortgage
interest, mortgage and other loan 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.
(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, 2021, the Company has US$7,102 and €3,465 in other investments denominated in foreign
currencies (December 31, 2020 – US$5,050 and €3,704 in other investments). The Company has entered into a
series of foreign currency contracts to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk. As at December 31, 2021, the
Company has one U.S. dollar currency forward contracts with an aggregate notional value of US$6,000, at a
forward contract rate of 1.2438, maturing in January 2022. The Company also has one Euro currency contract
with an aggregate notional value of €3,500 at contract rate of 1.4624, maturing in April 2022.
The fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts as at December 31, 2021 is a liability of $48 which is
included in accounts payable. 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
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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, 2021 relating to net mortgages and other investments amount to
$1,248,303 (December 31, 2020 – $1,236,299).
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.
(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, 2021, including expected interest payments:
December 31, 2021
Carrying
value
Contractual
cash flow
Within
a year
Following
year 3–5 years 5 + Years
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
5,125 $
5,125 $
5,125 $
— $
— $
Dividends payable
Due to Manager
Mortgage and other loans funding holdbacks
Prepaid mortgage and other loans interest
Credit facility (mortgage investments)1
Credit facility (investment properties)2
Convertible debentures3
4,726
1,377
258
3,961
419,179
30,690
137,736
4,726
1,377
258
3,961
433,855
30,953
187,073
4,726
1,377
258
3,961
—
—
—
—
10,216
30,953
423,639
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
7,573
7,573
61,755 110,172
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Unadvanced mortgage commitments4
Total contractual liabilities, excluding mortgage
syndication liabilities5
$ 603,052 $
667,328 $ 64,189 $ 431,212 $ 61,755 $ 110,172
—
407,402 407,402
—
—
—
$ 603,052 $ 1,074,730 $ 471,591 $ 431,212 $ 61,755 $ 110,172
1
2
3
4
5
Credit facility (mortgage investments) includes interest based upon December 2021 weighted average interest rate on the credit facility
assuming the outstanding balance is not repaid until its maturity on May 10, 2023.
Credit facility (investment properties) includes interest based upon December 2021 weighted average interest rate on the credit facility
assuming the outstanding balance is not repaid until its maturity on April 11, 2022.
The convertible debentures include interest based on coupon rate on the convertible debentures assuming the outstanding balance is
not repaid until its contractual maturity on June 30, 2024, July 31, 2028 and December 31, 2028.
Unadvanced mortgage commitments include syndication commitments of which $253,546 belongs to the Company’s syndicated
partners.
The principal repayments of $445,316 mortgage syndication liabilities by contractual maturity date are shown net with mortgage
investments in Note 4(b).
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As at December 31, 2021, the Company had a cash position of $6,344 (December 31, 2020 – $428), an unutilized
credit facility (mortgage investments) balance of $115,001 (December 31, 2020 – $76,176). Management believes
it will be able to finance its operations using the cash flow generated from operations, investing activities and the
credit facilities.
19. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following table shows the classification carrying amounts and fair values of assets and liabilities:
As at December 31, 2021
Assets measured at fair value
Investment properties
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other assets
Mortgage investments, including mortgage syndications
Other investments
4(e)
Financial liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
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
Carrying value
Note
Amortized
cost
Fair value through
profit or loss
Fair value
5
$
— $
44,063 $
44,063
6,344
6,075
1,549,665
64,020
3,682
4,726
1,377
258
3,961
—
419,179
30,690
137,736
444,429
—
—
6,344
6,075
53,974
4,985
1,603,639
69,005
1,443
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
5,125
4,726
1,377
258
3,961
0
419,999
30,690
147,672
444,429
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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
4(e)
Financial liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
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
Carrying value
Note
Amortized
cost
Fair value through
profit or loss
Fair value
5
$
— $
47,862 $
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
428
15,140
1,572,577
72,209
936
—
—
—
—
3,940
—
—
—
—
3,015
4,651
1,089
2,177
3,708
3,940
458,824
30,690
91,910
429,915
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.
(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.
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There were no transfers between level 1, level 2 and level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the year ended
December 31, 2021.
20. COMPENSATION OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
During 2021, the compensation expense of the members of the Board of Directors amounts to $355 (2020 –
$341), 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 February 10, 2022, the Company amended its existing revolving credit facility in order to, among other things,
bring the aggregate limit under the credit facility up by $40 million to a total of $575 million. As such, the remaining
accordion has decreased from $100 million to $60 million. The credit facility was extended for a 2 year term and
will mature on February 10, 2024.
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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
Tracy Johnston, CPA, CA
Director, Chief FINANCIAL Officer,
Timbercreek Financial
W. Glenn Shyba
Lead Independent Director, Timbercreek Financial
Founder & Principal, Origin Merchant Partners
Leadership
Blair Tamblyn
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Rowland
Chief Investment Officer
Tracy Johnston, 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
Amar Bhalla
Independent Director,
Timbercreek Financial
Principal, Amdev Property Group
Deborah Robinson
Independent Director, Timbercreek Financial
President & Founder, Bay Street HR
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
JOHN WALSH
Vice President, Corporate Secretary
Karynna Ma
Vice President, Investor Relations
Stock Exchange Listings
TSX: TF, TF.DB.C, TF.DB.D and TF.DB.E
Transfer Agent & Registrar
TMX Trust
1 Toronto Street, Suite 1200
Toronto, ON M5C 2V6
Auditors
KPMG LLP
Legal Counsel
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
www.timbercreekfinancial.com