EX-4.5 3 d85294dex45.htm EX-4.5 EX-4.5

Exhibit 4.5

 

 

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Condensed Combined Financial Statements

of Granite Real Estate Investment Trust

and Granite REIT Inc.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019


Condensed Combined Balance Sheets

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

As at   Note        September 30,
2020
     December 31,
2019
 

ASSETS

         

Non-current assets:

         

Investment properties

    4        $ 5,338,887      $ 4,457,899  

Construction funds in escrow

    6          8,797      16,767

Deferred tax assets

         4,063      4,057

Fixed assets, net

         3,029      2,119

Other assets

    6          4,671      1,273
         5,359,447      4,482,115

Current assets:

         

Other receivable

    7               11,650

Accounts receivable

         7,783      7,812

Income taxes receivable

         479      315

Prepaid expenses and other

         4,939      3,387

Cash and cash equivalents

    15(d)          539,677      298,677

Total assets

             $ 5,912,325      $ 4,803,956  

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

         

Non-current liabilities:

         

Unsecured debt, net

    8(a)        $ 1,441,449      $ 1,186,994  

Cross currency interest rate swaps

    8(b)          75,484      30,365

Long-term portion of lease obligations

    9          33,167      32,426

Deferred tax liabilities

               367,464      320,972
         1,917,564      1,570,757

Current liabilities:

         

Unsecured debt, net

    8(a)          249,814       

Cross currency interest rate swaps

    8(b)          17,626       

Deferred revenue

    10          8,016      5,804

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    10          64,943      50,183

Distributions payable

    11          13,999      13,081

Short-term portion of lease obligations

    9          827      619

Income taxes payable

               17,107      15,402

Total liabilities

               2,289,896      1,655,846

Equity:

         

Stapled unitholders’ equity

    12          3,620,343      3,146,143

Non-controlling interests

               2,086      1,967

Total equity

               3,622,429      3,148,110

Total liabilities and equity

             $ 5,912,325      $ 4,803,956  

Commitments and contingencies (note 18)

See accompanying notes

 

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Condensed Combined Statements of Net Income

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

            Three Months Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     Note     2020      2019      2020      2019  

Rental revenue

    13(a)     $ 87,900    $ 68,817      $ 246,958      $ 199,292  

Lease termination and close-out fees

                                 855

Revenue

      87,900      68,817      246,958      200,147

Property operating costs

    13(b)       11,417      8,677      31,428      25,711

Net operating income

      76,483      60,140      215,530      174,436

General and administrative expenses

    13(c)       9,572      6,902      24,285      23,412

Depreciation and amortization

      286      243      794      676

Interest income

      (535      (2,288      (1,810      (7,892

Interest expense and other financing costs

    13(d)       10,587      7,553      24,995      22,906

Foreign exchange (gains) losses, net

      (247      423      (2,989      1,189

Fair value gains on investment properties, net

    4       (62,045      (78,226      (132,586      (197,876

Fair value (gains) losses on financial instruments, net

    13(e)       (1,048      (1,946      4,737      (190

Loss on sale of investment properties

    5       164      652      164      2,035

Income before income taxes

      119,749      126,827        297,940        330,176  

Income tax expense

    14       14,513      12,199      35,650        38,543  

Net income

          $ 105,236    $ 114,628    $ 262,290    $ 291,633

Net income attributable to:

            

Stapled unitholders

    $ 105,199    $ 114,528      $ 262,152      $ 291,451  

Non-controlling interests

            37      100      138      182  
            $ 105,236    $ 114,628    $ 262,290    $ 291,633

See accompanying notes

 

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Condensed Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

            Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     Note     2020     2019     2020     2019  

Net income

    $ 105,236   $ 114,628   $ 262,290   $ 291,633

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

         

Foreign currency translation adjustment(1)

      (24,631     (22,824     139,517     (144,663

Unrealized (loss) gain on net investment hedges, includes income taxes of nil(1)

    8 (b)      (15,930     31,382       (60,276     82,666  

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

            (40,561     8,558       79,241       (61,997

Comprehensive income

          $ 64,675     $ 123,186     $ 341,531     $ 229,636  

 

(1)   Items that may be reclassified subsequently to net income if a foreign subsidiary is disposed of or hedges are terminated or no longer assessed as effective.

 

    

Comprehensive income attributable to:

         

Stapled unitholders

    $ 64,641     $ 123,141     $ 341,376     $ 229,559  

Non-controlling interests

            34     45     155     77
            $ 64,675     $ 123,186     $ 341,531     $ 229,636  

See accompanying notes

 

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Condensed Combined Statements of Unitholders’ Equity

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020                                     
     Number
of units
(000s)
    Stapled
units
    Contributed
surplus
    Retained
earnings
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
    Stapled
unitholders’
equity
    Non-
controlling
interests
    Equity  

As at January 1, 2020

    54,052   $ 2,608,050     $ 54,654     $ 367,249     $ 116,190     $ 3,146,143     $ 1,967     $ 3,148,110  

Net income

                      262,152           262,152     138     262,290

Other comprehensive income

                            79,224     79,224     17     79,241

Stapled unit offering, net of issuance costs (note 12(c))

    4,255     276,918                       276,918           276,918

Distributions (note 11)

                      (121,054           (121,054     (130     (121,184

Contributions from non-controlling interests

                                        94     94

Units issued under the stapled unit plan (note 12(a))

    31     1,977                       1,977           1,977

Units repurchased for cancellation (note 12(b))

    (491     (23,689     (1,328                 (25,017           (25,017

As at September 30, 2020

    57,847   $ 2,863,256     $ 53,326     $ 508,347     $ 195,414     $ 3,620,343     $ 2,086     $ 3,622,429  

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019                                     
     Number
of units
(000s)
    Stapled
units
    Contributed
surplus
    Retained
earnings
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
    Stapled
unitholders’
equity
    Non-
controlling
interests
    Equity  

As at January 1, 2019

    45,685   $ 2,063,778     $ 95,787     $ 124,501     $ 211,452     $ 2,495,518     $ 1,467     $ 2,496,985  

Net income

                      291,451           291,451     182     291,633

Other comprehensive loss

                            (61,892     (61,892     (105     (61,997

Stapled unit offering, net of issuance costs (note 12(c))

    3,749     220,378                       220,378           220,378

Distributions (note 11)

                      (101,062           (101,062     (150     (101,212

Special distribution paid in units and immediately consolidated (note 11)

          41,128     (41,128                              

Units issued under the stapled unit plan (note 12(a))

    20     1,207                       1,207           1,207

Units repurchased for cancellation (note 12(b))

    (1     (35     (5                 (40           (40

As at September 30, 2019

    49,453   $ 2,326,456     $ 54,654     $ 314,890     $ 149,560     $ 2,845,560     $ 1,394     $ 2,846,954  

See accompanying notes

 

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Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flows

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

             Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
      Note     2020     2019     2020     2019  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

          

Net income

     $ 105,236   $ 114,628   $ 262,290     $ 291,633

Items not involving operating cash flows

     15(a)       (48,497     (66,750     (91,827     (156,014

Leasing commissions paid

       (2,535     (598     (2,535     (822

Tenant allowances paid

       (349           (590     (204

Current income tax expense

     14(a)       2,159     1,776     5,535     5,373

Income taxes paid

       (4,789     (2,014     (4,766     (5,697

Interest expense

       10,094     7,217     23,678     21,819

Interest paid

       (5,597     (6,174     (17,901     (20,261

Changes in working capital balances

     15(b)       10,388     (5,289     12,016     (2,497

Cash provided by operating activities

             66,110     42,796     185,900     133,330

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

          

Investment properties:

          

Property acquisitions

     3       (114,713     (51,570     (565,346     (469,254

Working capital acquired on acquisitions

       (7,252           (7,252      

Proceeds from disposals, net

     4, 5       35,468     12,610     35,468     38,238

Capital expenditures

          

— Maintenance or improvements

       (1,431     (847     (4,749     (2,632

— Developments or expansions

       (7,830     (7,203     (33,433     (11,884

— Costs to complete acquired property

     4     (2,012           (8,603      

Construction funds in escrow

     6     2,012           8,603      

Mortgage receivable proceeds

     5                         16,845

Acquisition deposits

             (1,325           (1,325

Fixed asset additions

             (314     (44     (1,048     (132

Cash used in investing activities

             (96,072     (48,379     (576,360     (430,144

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

          

Monthly distributions paid

       (41,994     (34,564     (120,134     (100,187

Special distribution paid

     11                       (13,710

Proceeds from unsecured debentures, net of financing costs

     8(a)       (999           496,895      

Repayment of lease obligations

     9     (198     (656     (642     (1,508

Financing costs paid

                   (30     (25

Distributions to non-controlling interests

                   (130     (150

Proceeds from stapled unit offerings, net of issuance costs

     12(c)       (593           276,918     220,378

Repurchase of stapled units

     12(b)             (3     (25,017     (40

Cash (used in) provided by financing activities

             (43,784     (35,223     627,860     104,758

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

             (3,825     (642     3,600     (10,776

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period

       (77,571     (41,448     241,000     (202,832

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

             617,248     496,862     298,677     658,246

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

           $ 539,677     $ 455,414     $ 539,677     $ 455,414  

See accompanying notes

 

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Notes to Condensed Combined Financial Statements

(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted)

(Unaudited)

 

1.  NATURE AND DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST

Effective January 3, 2013, Granite Real Estate Inc. (“Granite Co.”) completed its conversion from a corporate structure to a stapled unit real estate investment trust (“REIT”) structure. All of the common shares of Granite Co. were exchanged, on a one-for-one basis, for stapled units, each of which consists of one unit of Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (“Granite REIT”) and one common share of Granite REIT Inc. (“Granite GP”). Granite REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended, limited purpose trust established under and governed by the laws of the province of Ontario and created pursuant to a Declaration of Trust dated September 28, 2012 and as subsequently amended on January 3, 2013 and December 20, 2017. Granite GP was incorporated on September 28, 2012 under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). Granite REIT, Granite GP and their subsidiaries (together “Granite” or the “Trust”) are carrying on the business previously conducted by Granite Co.

The stapled units trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and on the New York Stock Exchange. The principal office of Granite REIT is 77 King Street West, Suite 4010, P.O. Box 159, Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto, Ontario, M5K 1H1, Canada. The registered office of Granite GP is Suite 2600, Three Bentall Centre, 595 Burrard Street, P.O. Box 49314, Vancouver, British Columbia, V7X 1L3, Canada.

The Trust is a Canadian-based REIT engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership and management of logistics, warehouse and industrial properties in North America and Europe.

These condensed combined financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees of Granite REIT and Board of Directors of Granite GP on November 4, 2020.

 

2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

(a)

Basis of Presentation and Statement of Compliance

The condensed combined financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). These interim condensed combined financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), and should be read in conjunction with the Trust’s annual financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

(b)

Combined Financial Statements and Basis of Consolidation

As a result of the REIT conversion described in note 1, the Trust does not have a single parent; however, each unit of Granite REIT and each share of Granite GP trade as a single stapled unit and accordingly, Granite REIT and Granite GP have identical ownership. Therefore, these financial statements have been prepared on a combined basis whereby the assets, liabilities and results of Granite GP and Granite REIT have been combined. The combined financial statements include the subsidiaries of Granite GP and Granite REIT. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated by Granite GP or Granite REIT from the date of acquisition, being the date on which control is obtained. The subsidiaries continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. Control exists

 

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when Granite GP or Granite REIT have power, exposure or rights to variable returns and the ability to use their power over the entity to affect the amount of returns it generates.

All intercompany balances, income and expenses and unrealized gains and losses resulting from intercompany transactions are eliminated.

 

(c)

Accounting Policies

The condensed combined financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting policies as were used for the Trust’s annual combined financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

(d)

Future Accounting Policy Changes

As at September 30, 2020, there are no new accounting standards issued but not yet applicable to the condensed combined financial statements except for the following:

Agenda Decision — IFRS 16, Leases

In December 2019, the IFRS Interpretations Committee issued a final agenda decision in regards to the determination of the lease term for cancellable or renewable leases under IFRS 16, Leases (the “Decision”) and whether the useful life of any non-removable leasehold improvements is limited to the lease term of the related lease. As of September 30, 2020, the Trust completed the impact assessment and determined that there is no material impact from the adoption of this interpretation on its combined financial statements.

 

(e)

COVID-19 Pandemic

During the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, the coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) pandemic has resulted in governments across Granite’s operating markets enacting emergency measures to combat the spread of the virus. These measures, which include the implementation of travel bans, self-imposed quarantine periods and social distancing, have caused material disruption to businesses globally resulting in an economic slowdown. Global equity and capital markets have also experienced significant volatility and weakness during this time. Governments across the globe have reacted with significant monetary and fiscal interventions designed to stabilize economic conditions. Granite is continuing to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business, liquidity and results of operations.

During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, there has not been any significant impact on Granite’s operations, assets or liabilities as a result of COVID-19. Granite has received 100% of rents due in the third quarter of 2020 and 99.9% of October rents. Granite has not recognized any provisions for uncollected rent at this time as it expects any outstanding rent to be received. Granite reviewed its future cash flow projections and the valuation of its properties considering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic during the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 and Granite does not expect, at this time, that COVID-19 will have a significant impact to the fair value of its investment property portfolio. In addition, there have not been any significant fair value losses on investment properties recorded in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020.

Granite continues to review its future cash flow projections and the valuation of its investment properties in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The carrying value of Granite’s investment properties reflects its best estimate for the highest and best use as at September 30, 2020 (note 4). The duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the potential for further waves of new infections in the markets where Granite operates that could lead to the reinstatement of emergency measures, cannot be predicted. As such, the length and full scope of the economic

 

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impact of COVID-19 and other consequential changes it will have on Granite’s business and operations in the long-term cannot be forecasted with certainty at this time. Certain aspects of Granite’s business and operations that could potentially be impacted include rental income, occupancy, capital expenditures, future demand for space and market rents, all of which ultimately impact the underlying valuation of investment properties.

 

3.  ACQUISITIONS

During the nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, property acquisitions consisted of the following:

Acquisitions During The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

 

Property   Location     Date acquired     Property
purchase
price
    Transaction
costs
    Total
acquisition
cost
 

Property under development:

         

Aquamarijnweg 2(1)

   
Bleiswijk,
Netherlands
 
 
    March 13, 2020     $ 35,632     $ 145     $ 35,777  

Income-producing properties:

         

Oude Graaf 15

    Weert, Netherlands       May 1, 2020       31,910     297     32,207

De Kroonstraat 1

   
Tilburg,
Netherlands
 
 
    July 1, 2020       71,716     646     72,362

Francis Baconstraat 4

    Ede, Netherlands       July 1, 2020       21,403     243     21,646

8995 Airport Road

    Brampton, ON       September 1, 2020       22,173     452     22,625

555 Beck Crescent

    Ajax, ON       September 30, 2020       15,350     335     15,685

Memphis portfolio (three properties):

         

4460 E. Holmes Road, 4995 Citation Drive and 8650 Commerce Drive

   
Memphis, TN,
and Southaven, MS

 
    June 18, 2020       111,590     491     112,081

Midwest portfolio (five properties):

         

6201 Green Pointe Drive South, 8779 Le Saint Drive, 8754 Trade Port Drive and 445 Airtech Parkway

   


Groveport, OH,
Hamilton, OH,
West Chester, OH,
and Indianapolis, IN
 


 
    June 18, 2020       177,647     785     178,432

5415 Centerpoint Parkway

    Obetz, OH       July 8, 2020       45,092     252     45,344

Mississauga portfolio (four properties):

         

5600, 5610, 5620 and 5630 Timberlea Boulevard

    Mississauga, ON       September 28, 2020       19,450     473     19,923

Development land:

         

5005 Parker Henderson Road

    Fort Worth, TX       June 8, 2020       8,932     332     9,264
                    $ 560,895     $ 4,451     $ 565,346  

 

(1)  

The development in Bleiswijk, Netherlands was completed during September 2020 and subsequently transferred to income-producing properties. The property purchase price includes a tenant allowance of $6.8 million (4.4 million) paid in September 2020 associated with the acquisition.

 

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Acquisitions During The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

 

 

Property   Location      Date acquired      Property
purchase
price
     Transaction
costs
     Total
acquisition
cost
 

Income-producing properties:

             

201 Sunridge Boulevard

    Wilmer, TX        March 1, 2019      $ 58,087      $ 223      $ 58,310  

3501 North Lancaster Hutchins Road

    Lancaster, TX        March 1, 2019        106,120        222        106,342  

2020 & 2095 Logistics Drive(1)

    Mississauga, ON        April 9, 2019        174,106      487      174,593

1901 Beggrow Street

    Columbus, OH        May 23, 2019        71,607      267      71,874

Heirweg 3

   
Born,
Netherlands
 
 
     July 8, 2019        25,704      1,627      27,331

1222 Commerce Parkway

    Horn Lake, MS        August 1, 2019        24,492      116      24,608
             

Development land:

             

8320 Stedman Street

    Houston, TX        July 1, 2019        33,361      295      33,656
                      $ 493,477      $ 3,237      $ 496,714  

 

(1)  

Includes right-of-use asset related to ground lease of $20.5 million.

During the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, the transaction costs of $4.5 million (2019 — $3.2 million), which included land transfer taxes and legal and advisory costs were first capitalized to the cost of the respective property and then subsequently expensed to net fair value gains on investment properties on the condensed combined statements of net income as a result of measuring the properties at fair value.

 

4.  INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

 

As at    September 30,
2020
     December 31,
2019
 

Income-producing properties

   $ 5,270,271      $ 4,377,623  

Properties under development

     29,518      51,310

Land held for development

     39,098      28,966
     $ 5,338,887      $ 4,457,899  

 

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Changes in investment properties are shown in the following table:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020
                  Year Ended
December 31, 2019
 
     Income-
producing
properties
    Properties
under
development
    Land held
for
development
                  Income-
producing
properties
    Properties
under
development
    Land held
for
development
 

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 4,377,623     $ 51,310     $ 28,966           $ 3,415,786     $ 17,009     $ 3,984  

Maintenance or improvements

    3,161                       3,272            

Leasing commissions

    2,535                       1,079            

Tenant allowances

    644                       515            

Developments or expansions

    58     36,427     270           3,641     27,250      

Acquisitions (note 3)

    520,305     35,777     9,264           951,065     8,932     24,939

Costs to complete acquired property (note 6)

    8,603                                    

Disposals (note 5)

    (23,500                                    

Transfer to income-producing properties

    97,733     (97,733                              

Classified as assets held for sale (note 5)

                            (61,120            

Amortization of straight-line rent

    6,262                       5,074            

Amortization of tenant allowances

    (3,963                       (5,122            

Other changes

    (89                       189            

Fair value gains (losses), net

    133,063     (145     (332           243,351     (135     557

Foreign currency translation, net

    147,836     3,882     930                     (180,107     (1,746     (514

Balance, end of period

  $ 5,270,271     $ 29,518   $ 39,098                   $ 4,377,623     $ 51,310   $ 28,966  

The Trust determines the fair value of an income-producing property based upon, among other things, rental income from current leases and assumptions about rental income from future leases reflecting market conditions and lease renewals at the applicable balance sheet dates, less future cash outflows in respect of such leases. Fair values are primarily determined by discounting the expected future cash flows, generally over a term of 10 years, plus a terminal value based on the application of a capitalization rate to estimated year 11 cash flows. The fair values of properties under development are measured using a discounted cash flow model, net of costs to complete, as of the balance sheet date. The Trust measures its investment properties using valuations prepared by management. The Trust does not measure its investment properties based on valuations prepared by external appraisers but uses such external appraisals as data points, together with other external market information accumulated by management, in arriving at its own conclusions on values. Management uses valuation assumptions such as discount rates, terminal capitalization rates and market rental rates applied in external appraisals or sourced from valuation experts; however, the Trust also uses its historical renewal experience with tenants, its direct knowledge of the specialized nature of certain of Granite’s portfolio and tenant profile and its knowledge of the actual condition of the properties in making business judgments about lease renewal probabilities, renewal rents and capital expenditures. There has been no change in the valuation methodology during the period.

Refer to note 2(e) for a discussion of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Trust’s business and operations, including the valuation of investment properties.

 

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Included in investment properties is $25.5 million (December 31, 2019 — $18.9 million) of net straight-line rent receivable arising from the recognition of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Details about contractual obligations to purchase, construct and develop properties can be found in the commitments and contingencies note (note 18).

Tenant minimum rental commitments payable to Granite on non-cancellable operating leases as at September 30, 2020 are as follows:

 

Year ended September 30,

        

2021

   $ 309,280

2022

     304,458

2023

     276,380

2024

     208,062

2025

     172,342

2026 and thereafter

     840,113
     $ 2,110,635

Valuations are most sensitive to changes in discount rates and terminal capitalization rates. The key valuation metrics for income-producing properties by country are set out below:

 

As at   September 30, 2020                   December 31, 2019  
     Weighted
average(1)
    Maximum     Minimum                   Weighted
average(1)
    Maximum     Minimum  

Canada

               

Discount rate

    5.74%       6.25%       5.25%           5.90%       8.75%       5.25%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    5.27%       5.75%       5.00%           5.55%       8.00%       5.00%  
 

United States

               

Discount rate

    6.36%       9.50%       5.00%           6.41%       9.50%       5.00%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    5.82%       8.75%       4.75%           6.23%       8.75%       5.25%  
 

Germany

               

Discount rate

    7.01%       9.00%       5.50%           6.83%       8.25%       5.70%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    5.94%       8.00%       4.50%           6.31%       8.75%       5.00%  
 

Austria

               

Discount rate

    8.50%       10.50%       8.00%           7.96%       10.00%       7.00%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    7.29%       9.75%       6.75%           7.34%       9.75%       6.75%  
 

Netherlands

               

Discount rate

    5.15%       6.75%       4.00%           5.24%       6.00%       4.70%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    5.41%       7.55%       3.75%           6.14%       7.55%       5.60%  
 

Other

               

Discount rate

    7.49%       9.50%       6.75%           8.25%       10.00%       7.25%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    6.91%       10.00%       5.75%           8.20%       9.75%       6.25%  
 

Total

               

Discount rate

    6.54%       10.50%       4.00%           6.60%       10.00%       4.70%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    5.93%       10.00%       3.75%                       6.32%       9.75%       5.00%  

 

(1)  

Weighted based on income-producing property fair value.

 

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5.  ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISPOSITIONS

During the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, Granite disposed of two properties located in Canada. The disposed properties consist of the following:

 

Property    Location    Date disposed    Sale price  

201 Patillo Road

   Tecumseh, ON    September 14, 2020    $ 17,000

2032 First Street Louth

   St. Catharines, ON    September 14, 2020      6,500
               $ 23,500

During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, Granite incurred $0.6 million (2019 — $0.7 million) and $0.6 million (2019 — $2.0 million), respectively, of broker commissions and legal and advisory costs associated with the disposal or planned disposal of the assets held for sale which are included in the loss on sale of investment properties on the condensed combined statements of net income. In connection with the disposal of a property in South Carolina in September 2018, on July 22, 2020, Granite settled the associated obligation in cash. Upon receipt of the proceeds receivable (note 10) a resulting gain of $0.4 million was realized which is included in loss on sale of investment properties on the condensed combined statements of net income.

During the nine month period ended September 30, 2019, Granite disposed of seven properties located in Canada and the United States for gross proceeds totaling $56.9 million. The gross proceeds associated with four properties disposed of included a vendor take-back mortgage of $16.8 million (US$12.7 million) which was repaid on June 18, 2019.

At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were no investment properties classified as assets held for sale.

 

6.  NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Construction Funds In Escrow

On November 19, 2019, Granite acquired a developed property located at 1301 Chalk Hill Road, Dallas, Texas which had outstanding construction work. Consequently, $20.5 million (US$15.5 million) of the purchase price was placed in escrow to pay for the remaining construction costs. The funds are released from escrow as the construction is completed. As at September 30, 2020, $8.8 million (US$6.6 million) remained in escrow (December 31, 2019 — $16.8 million (US$12.9 million)). As construction is completed, the construction costs are capitalized to the cost of the investment property. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, $8.6 million (US$6.3 million) was released from escrow and capitalized to the property (note 4).

 

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Other Assets

 

As at    September 30,
2020
     December 31,
2019
 

Deferred financing costs associated with the revolving credit facility

   $ 677      $ 885  

Long-term receivables

     374      388

2027 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap (note 8(b))

     3,620       
     $ 4,671      $ 1,273  

 

7.  CURRENT ASSETS

Other Receivable

On July 22, 2020, the full amount of the proceeds receivable of $12.1 million (US$9.0 million) associated with the disposal of a property in South Carolina in September 2018 was received. The estimated sale price for the property in 2018 was determined using an income approach that assumed a forecast consumer price index inflation factor at the date of disposition. Accordingly, the proceeds receivable was subject to change and was dependent upon the actual consumer price index inflation factor as at December 31, 2019. As at December 31, 2019, the proceeds receivable was $11.7 million (US$9.0 million).

 

8.  UNSECURED DEBT AND CROSS CURRENCY INTEREST RATE SWAPS

 

(a)

Unsecured Debentures and Term Loans, Net

 

As at          September 30, 2020     December 31, 2019  
     Maturity Date     Amortized
Cost(1)
    Principal
issued and
outstanding
    Amortized
Cost(1)
    Principal
issued and
outstanding
 

2021 Debentures

    July 5, 2021     $ 249,814   $ 250,000   $ 249,646   $ 250,000

2023 Debentures

    November 30, 2023       398,986     400,000     398,746     400,000

2027 Debentures

    June 4, 2027       497,025     500,000            

2024 Term Loan

    December 19, 2024       245,930     246,494     239,153     239,816

2026 Term Loan

    December 11, 2026       299,508     300,000     299,449     300,000
            $ 1,691,263     $ 1,696,494     $ 1,186,994     $ 1,189,816  

 

(1)  

The amounts outstanding are net of deferred financing costs and, in the case of the term loans, debt modification losses. The deferred financing costs and debt modification losses are amortized using the effective interest method and are recorded in interest expense.

 

As at    September 30,
2020
     December 31,
2019
 

Unsecured Debentures and Term Loans, Net

     

Non-current

   $ 1,441,449    $ 1,186,994

Current

     249,814       
     $ 1,691,263      $ 1,186,994  

On June 4, 2020, Granite REIT Holdings Limited Partnership (“Granite LP”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Granite, issued at par $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.062% Series 4

 

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senior debentures due June 4, 2027 (the “2027 Debentures”). Interest on the 2027 Debentures is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 4 and December 4 of each year. Deferred financing costs of $3.1 million were incurred in connection with the issuance of the 2027 Debentures and are recorded as a reduction against the principal owing.

The 2027 Debentures are redeemable, in whole or in part, at Granite’s option at any time and from time to time, at a price equal to accrued and unpaid interest plus the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of the 2027 Debentures to be redeemed; and (b) the Canada Yield Price. The Canada Yield Price means, in respect of a 2027 Debenture, a price equal to which, if the 2027 Debenture were to be issued at such price on the redemption date, would provide a yield thereon from the redemption date to its maturity date equal to 65.0 basis points above the yield that a non-callable Government of Canada bond, trading at par, would carry if issued on the redemption date with a maturity date of June 4, 2027. Granite also has the option to redeem the 2027 Debentures at par plus any accrued and unpaid interest within 30 days of the maturity date of June 4, 2027.

 

(b)

Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps

 

As at    September 30,
2020
     December 31,
2019
 

Financial asset at fair value

     

2027 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap (note 6)

   $ 3,620    $

Financial liabilities at fair value

     

2021 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap

   $ 17,626    $ 3,630

2023 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap

     35,629      24,298

2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap

     14,755      1,202

2026 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap

     25,100      1,235
     $ 93,110    $ 30,365

 

As at    September 30,
2020
     December 31,
2019
 

Financial liabilities at fair value

     

Non-current

   $ 75,484    $ 30,365

Current

     17,626       
     $ 93,110    $ 30,365

On July 3, 2014, the Trust entered into a cross currency interest rate swap (the “2021 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap”) to exchange the 3.788% semi-annual interest payments from the debentures that mature in 2021 (the “2021 Debentures”) for Euro denominated payments at a 2.68% fixed interest rate. In addition, under the terms of the swap, the Trust will pay principal proceeds of 171.9 million in exchange for which it will receive $250.0 million on July 5, 2021.

On December 20, 2016, the Trust entered into a cross currency interest rate swap (the “2023 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap”) to exchange the 3.873% semi-annual interest payments from the debentures that mature in 2023 (the “2023 Debentures”) for Euro denominated payments at a 2.43% fixed interest rate. In addition, under the terms of the swap, the Trust will pay principal proceeds of 281.1 million in exchange for which it will receive $400.0 million on November 30, 2023.

On September 24, 2019, in conjunction with a refinancing, the Trust entered into a new cross currency interest rate swap (the “2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap”) to exchange the

 

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LIBOR plus margin monthly interest payments from the term loan that matures in 2024 (the “2024 Term Loan”) for Euro denominated payments at a 0.522% fixed interest rate. In addition, under the terms of the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap, Granite will pay principal proceeds of 168.2 million in exchange for which it will receive US$185.0 million on December 19, 2024.

On November 27, 2019, also in conjunction with a refinancing, the Trust entered into a new cross currency interest rate swap (the “2026 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap”) to exchange the CDOR plus margin monthly interest payments from the term loan that matures in 2026 (the “2026 Term Loan”) for Euro denominated payments at a 1.355% fixed interest rate. In addition, under the terms of the swap, the Trust will pay principal proceeds of 205.5 million in exchange for which it will receive $300.0 million on December 11, 2026.

On June 4, 2020, the Trust entered into a cross currency interest rate swap (the “2027 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap”) to exchange the $500.0 million proceeds and the 3.062% semi-annual interest payments from the 2027 Debentures for US$370.3 million and US dollar denominated interest payments at a 2.964% fixed interest rate. In addition, under the terms of the swap, the Trust will pay principal proceeds of US$370.3 million in exchange for which it will receive $500.0 million on June 4, 2027.

The cross currency interest rate swaps are designated as net investment hedges of the Trust’s investments in foreign operations. The effectiveness of the hedges are assessed quarterly. Gains and losses associated with the effective portion of the hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Trust has assessed the net investment hedge associated with each cross currency interest rate swap, except for a portion of the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap, to be effective. With the refinancing of the 2024 Term Loan in 2019, the Trust has assessed only the foreign exchange movements associated with the fair value change of the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap to be effective. Accordingly, the change in fair value relating to foreign exchange movements on the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap and the fair value gains or losses on all other cross currency interest rate swaps are recorded in other comprehensive income. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, since there is no effective hedge for the interest and other movements associated with the fair value change of the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap, a fair value gain of $1.4 million and a fair value loss of $5.7 million is recognized in fair value losses on financial instruments, net (note 13(e)), respectively, in the condensed combined statements of net income.

The Trust has elected to record the differences resulting from the lower interest rates associated with the cross currency interest rate swaps in the condensed combined statements of net income.

 

9.  LEASE OBLIGATIONS

As at September 30, 2020, the Trust had leases for the use of office space, office and other equipment, and ground leases for the land upon which four income-producing properties in Europe and Canada are situated. The Trust recognized these leases as right-of-use assets and recorded related lease liability obligations. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, Granite recorded an additional right-of-use asset and related lease obligation of $0.6 million for office space in the United States.

 

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Future minimum lease payments relating to the right-of-use assets as at September 30, 2020 in aggregate for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

 

Remainder of 2020

   $ 149

2021

     862

2022

     559

2023

     275

2024

     264

2025 and thereafter

     31,885
     $ 33,994  

During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Trust recognized $0.4 million (2019 — $0.4 million) and $1.2 million (2019 — $0.9 million) of interest expense, respectively, related to lease obligations (note 13(d)).

 

10. CURRENT LIABILITIES

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue relates to prepaid and unearned revenue received from tenants and fluctuates with the timing of rental receipts.

Bank Indebtedness

On February 1, 2018, the Trust entered into an unsecured revolving credit facility in the amount of $500.0 million that is available by way of Canadian dollar, US dollar or Euro denominated loans or letters of credit and matures on February 1, 2023. The Trust has the option to extend the maturity date by one year to February 1, 2024 subject to the agreement of lenders in respect of a minimum of 66 2/3% of the aggregate amount committed under the facility. The credit facility provides the Trust with the ability to increase the amount of the commitment by an additional aggregate principal amount of up to $100.0 million with the consent of the participating lenders. As at September 30, 2020, the Trust had no amounts drawn (December 31, 2019 — nil) from the credit facility and $1.0 million (December 31, 2019 — $1.0 million) in letters of credit issued against the facility.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

 

As at    September 30,
2020
     December 31,
2019
 

Accounts payable

   $ 9,653      $ 6,840  

Tenant security deposits

     4,768      3,978

Employee unit-based compensation

     6,241      5,586

Trustee/director unit-based compensation

     4,786      3,301

Accrued salaries, incentives and benefits

     4,374      5,416

Accrued interest payable

     12,832      6,507

Accrued construction payable

     7,223      5,933

Accrued professional fees

     2,797      3,822

Accrued property operating costs

     11,579      6,376

Accrual associated with a property disposal (note 7)

            1,944

Other accrued liabilities

     690      480
     $ 64,943      $ 50,183  

 

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In connection with the disposal of a property in South Carolina in September 2018, Granite retained an obligation to make certain repairs to the building. Accordingly, a liability was recorded at the time the property was disposed of, as determined using a third-party report. On July 22, 2020 in conjunction with the receipt of the proceeds receivable for this property disposal (note 7) Granite settled the obligation in cash.

 

11. DISTRIBUTIONS TO STAPLED UNITHOLDERS

Total distributions declared to stapled unitholders in the three month period ended September 30, 2020 were $42.0 million (2019 — $34.6 million) or 72.6 cents per stapled unit (2019 — 69.9 cents per stapled unit). Total distributions declared to stapled unitholders in the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 were $121.1 million (2019 — $101.1 million) or $2.18 per stapled unit (2019 — $2.10 per stapled unit). Distributions payable at September 30, 2020 of $14.0 million, representing the September 2020 distribution, were paid on October 15, 2020. Distributions payable at December 31, 2019 of $13.1 million were paid on January 15, 2020 and represented the December 2019 monthly distributions.

On October 16, 2020, distributions of $14.0 million or 24.2 cents per stapled unit were declared and will be paid on November 16, 2020.

Granite paid a special distribution on January 15, 2019 of $1.20 per stapled unit, which comprised of 30.0 cents per unit payable in cash of $13.7 million and 90.0 cents per unit payable by the issuance of stapled units. Immediately following the issuance of the stapled units, the stapled units were consolidated such that each unitholder held the same number of stapled units after the consolidation as each unitholder held prior to the special distribution. In January 2019, upon the issuance of the stapled units, the stapled units account increased and contributed surplus decreased by $41.1 million, respectively.

 

12. STAPLED UNITHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

(a)

Unit-Based Compensation

Incentive Stock Option Plan

The Incentive Stock Option Plan allows for the grant of stock options or stock appreciation rights to directors, officers, employees and consultants. As at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were no options outstanding under this plan.

 

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Director/Trustee Deferred Share Unit Plan

The Trust has two Non-Employee Director Share-Based Compensation Plans (the “DSPs”) which provide for a deferral of up to 100% of each non-employee director’s total annual remuneration, at specified levels elected by each director. A reconciliation of the changes in the notional deferred share units (“DSUs”) outstanding is presented below:

 

      2020              2019  
      Number
(000s)
     Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
             Number
(000s)
    Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 

DSUs outstanding, January 1

     50    $ 48.01           44   $ 46.01  

Granted

     13      66.73         13     55.02  

Settled

                            (11     51.57

DSUs outstanding, September 30

     63    $ 51.87                 46   $ 47.19  

Executive Deferred Stapled Unit Plan

The Executive Deferred Stapled Unit Plan (the “Restricted Stapled Unit Plan”) of the Trust provides for the issuance of Restricted Share Units (“RSUs”) and Performance Share Units (“PSUs”) and is designed to provide equity-based compensation in the form of stapled units to executives and other employees (the “Participants”). A reconciliation of the changes in notional stapled units outstanding under the Restricted Stapled Unit Plan is presented below:

 

     2020              2019  
     Number
(000s)
    Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
             Number
(000s)
    Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 

RSUs and PSUs outstanding, January 1

    145   $ 55.93           117   $ 50.34  

New grants(1)

    53     66.61         84     61.83

Forfeited

    (1     67.66         (1     47.06

Settled in cash

    (33     55.70         (35     52.91

Settled in stapled units

    (31     55.70               (20     52.91

RSUs and PSUs outstanding, September 30(1)

    133   $ 60.18                 145   $ 56.83  

 

(1)  

New grants include 20,816 RSUs and 26,546 PSUs granted during the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 (2019 — 54,145 RSUs and 24,587 PSUs). Total restricted stapled units outstanding at September 30, 2020 include a total of 75,569 RSUs and 57,332 PSUs granted (2019 — 116,038 RSUs and 28,784 PSUs).

The fair value of the outstanding RSUs was $3.6 million at September 30, 2020 and is based on the market price of the Trust’s stapled unit. The fair value is adjusted for changes in the market price of the Trust’s stapled unit and recorded as a liability in the employee unit-based compensation payables (note 10).

The fair value of the outstanding PSUs was $2.6 million at September 30, 2020 and is recorded as a liability in the employee unit-based compensation payables (note 10). The fair value is calculated using the Monte-Carlo simulation model based on the assumptions below as well as a

 

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market adjustment factor based on the total unitholder return of the Trust’s stapled units relative to the S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index.

 

Grant Date    January 1, 2020, January 1, August 12, September 24, 2019 and
November 16, 2018
 

PSUs granted

     54,863

Term to expiry

     2.2 years  

Average volatility rate

     41.0%  

Weighted average risk free interest rate

     0.2%  

The Trust’s unit-based compensation expense recognized in general and administrative expenses was:

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
       Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
      2020        2019        2020        2019  

DSPs for trustees/directors(1)

   $ 855      $ 386        $ 1,485        $ 1,269  

Restricted Stapled Unit Plan for executives and employees

     2,394        1,276        4,768        4,062

Unit-based compensation expense

   $ 3,249      $ 1,662        $ 6,253        $ 5,331  

Fair value remeasurement expense included in the above:

                 

DSPs for trustees/directors

   $ 522      $ 131        $ 638        $ 459

Restricted Stapled Unit Plan for executives and employees

     886        306        1,145        1,011

Total fair value remeasurement expense

   $ 1,408      $ 437        $ 1,783        $ 1,470

 

(1)  

In respect of fees mandated and elected to be taken as DSUs.

 

(b)

Normal Course Issuer Bid

On May 19, 2020, Granite announced the acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) of Granite’s Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”). Pursuant to the NCIB, Granite proposes to purchase through the facilities of the TSX and any alternative trading system in Canada, from time to time and if considered advisable, up to an aggregate of 5,344,576 of Granite’s issued and outstanding stapled units. The NCIB commenced on May 21, 2020 and will conclude on the earlier of the date on which purchases under the bid have been completed and May 20, 2021. Pursuant to the policies of the TSX, daily purchases made by Granite through the TSX may not exceed 58,842 stapled units, subject to certain exceptions. Granite had entered into an automatic securities purchase plan with a broker in order to facilitate repurchases of the stapled units under the NCIB during specified blackout periods. Pursuant to a previous notice of intention to conduct a NCIB, Granite received approval from the TSX to purchase stapled units for the period May 21, 2019 to May 20, 2020.

During the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, Granite repurchased 490,952 stapled units (2019 — 700 stapled units) at an average stapled unit cost of $50.95 for total consideration of $25.0 million (2019 — less than $0.1 million). The difference between the repurchase price and the average cost of the stapled units of $1.3 million (2019 — less than $0.1 million) was recorded to contributed surplus.

 

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(c)

Stapled Unit Offerings

On June 2, 2020, Granite completed an offering of 4,255,000 stapled units at a price of $68.00 per unit for gross proceeds of $289.3 million, including 555,000 stapled units issued pursuant to the exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. Total costs related to the offering totaled $12.4 million and were recorded as a reduction to stapled unitholders’ equity. The net proceeds received by Granite after deducting the total costs related to the offering were $276.9 million.

On April 30, 2019, Granite completed an offering of 3,749,000 stapled units at a price of $61.50 per unit for gross proceeds of $230.6 million, including 489,000 stapled units issued pursuant to the exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. Total costs related to the offering totaled $10.2 million and were recorded as a reduction to stapled unitholders’ equity. The net proceeds received by Granite after deducting the total costs related to the offering were $220.4 million.

 

(d)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income consists of the following:

 

As at September 30,    2020     2019  

Foreign currency translation gains on investments in subsidiaries, net of related hedging activities and non-controlling interests(1)

   $ 292,320     $ 183,019  

Fair value losses on derivatives designated as net investment hedges

     (96,906     (33,459
     $ 195,414     $ 149,560  

 

(1)   

Includes foreign currency translation gains and losses from non-derivative financial instruments designated as net investment hedges.

 

13. RENTAL REVENUE, RECOVERIES, COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

(a)

Rental revenue consists of:

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
              Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
      2020        2019               2020        2019  

Base rent

   $ 75,086        $ 60,850          $ 214,769        $ 176,201  

Straight-line rent amortization

     3,337        1,061          6,262        3,749

Tenant incentive amortization

     (1,377        (1,261          (3,963        (3,857

Property tax recoveries

     7,728        5,668          20,229        15,833

Property insurance recoveries

     742        538          1,941        1,594

Operating cost recoveries

     2,384        1,961                7,720        5,772
     $ 87,900      $ 68,817              $ 246,958        $ 199,292

 

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(b)

Property operating costs consist of:

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
               Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
      2020        2019                2020        2019  

Non-recoverable from tenants:

                    

Property taxes and utilities

   $ 253      $ 232         $ 723      $ 987

Legal

     32        66           107        210

Consulting

     29        38           29        74

Environmental and appraisals

     22                    259        370

Repairs and maintenance

     210        165           538        572

Other

     170        142                 493        497
     $ 716      $ 643                 $ 2,149        $ 2,710  

Recoverable from tenants:

                    

Property taxes and utilities

   $ 8,012      $ 6,075           $ 21,881      $ 16,927  

Property insurance

     781        589           2,177        1,743

Repairs and maintenance

     1,122        826           2,591        2,005

Property management fees

     734        507           1,964        1,420

Other

     52        37                 666        906
     $ 10,701      $ 8,034                 $ 29,279        $ 23,001  

Property operating costs

   $ 11,417      $ 8,677               $ 31,428      $ 25,711

 

(c)

General and administrative expenses consist of:

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
               Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
      2020        2019                2020        2019  

Salaries, incentives and benefits

   $ 4,061      $ 2,801           $ 11,105        $ 10,184  

Audit, legal and consulting

     801        998           2,591        3,475

Trustee/director fees including distributions, revaluations and expenses(1)

     895        475           1,635        1,534

RSU and PSU compensation expense including distributions and revaluations(1)

     2,394        1,276           4,768        4,062

Other public entity costs

     510        397           1,446        1,587

Office rents including property taxes and common area maintenance costs

     111        99           309        280

Capital tax

     290        120           630        242

Information technology costs

     289        238           785        716

Other

     221        498                 1,016        1,332
     $ 9,572      $ 6,902                 $ 24,285      $ 23,412  

 

(1)  

For fair value remeasurement expense amounts see note 12(a).

During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, Granite incurred less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million of expenses relating to COVID-19, respectively.

 

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(d)

Interest expense and other financing costs consist of:

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
              Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
      2020        2019               2020        2019  

Interest and amortized issuance costs and modification losses relating to debentures and term loans

   $ 9,798      $ 6,671          $ 22,677        $ 20,472  

Amortization of deferred financing costs and other interest expense and charges

     561        564          1,680        1,599

Interest expense related to lease obligations (note 9)

     402        392                1,195        909
   $ 10,761      $ 7,627        $ 25,552      $ 22,980

Less: Capitalized interest

     (174        (74                (557        (74
     $ 10,587      $ 7,553              $ 24,995      $ 22,906

 

(e)

Fair value (gains) losses on financial instruments, net, consist of:

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
              Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
      2020        2019               2020        2019  

Foreign exchange forward contracts, net (note 16(a))

   $ 215        $ (1,866        $ 226        $ (110

Foreign exchange collar contracts, net (note 16(a))

     185                   (1,192         

Cross currency interest rate swap (note 8(b))

     (1,448        (80                5,703        (80
     $ (1,048      $ (1,946              $ 4,737        $ (190

For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Trust recorded a fair value gain of $1.4 million and a fair value loss of $5.7 million, respectively, related to the fair value change of the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap associated with interest and other movements which has not been designated in a hedging relationship and is therefore recognized in the condensed combined statements of net income (note 8(b)).

 

14. INCOME TAXES

 

(a)

The major components of the income tax expense are:

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
               Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
      2020        2019                2020        2019  

Current income tax expense

   $ 2,159        $ 1,776           $ 5,535      $ 5,373

Deferred income tax expense

     12,354        10,423                 30,115        33,170

Income tax expense

   $ 14,513      $ 12,199                 $ 35,650        $ 38,543  

 

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(b)    The effective income tax rate reported in the condensed combined statements of net income varies from the Canadian statutory rate for the following reasons:

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
              Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
      2020        2019               2020        2019  

Income before income taxes

   $ 119,749      $ 126,827              $ 297,940      $ 330,176

Expected income taxes at the Canadian statutory tax rate of 26.5% (2019 — 26.5%)

   $ 31,733        $ 33,609          $ 78,954        $ 87,496

Income distributed and taxable to unitholders

     (14,937        (18,623          (40,251        (43,172

Net foreign rate differentials

     (2,887        (2,163          (6,336        (6,227

Net change in provisions for uncertain tax positions

     443        430          466        1,238

Net permanent differences

     (21        (813          (70        (643

Withholding taxes and other

     182        (241                2,887        (149

Income tax expense

   $ 14,513        $ 12,199                $ 35,650        $ 38,543  

 

15. DETAILS OF CASH FLOWS

 

(a)

Items not involving operating cash flows are shown in the following table:

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
              Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
      2020        2019               2020        2019  

Straight-line rent amortization

   $ (3,337      $ (1,061        $ (6,262      $ (3,749

Tenant incentive amortization

     1,377        1,261          3,963        3,857

Unit-based compensation expense (note 12(a))

     3,249        1,662          6,253        5,331

Fair value gains on investment properties

     (62,045        (78,226          (132,586        (197,876

Depreciation and amortization

     286        243          794        676

Fair value losses on financial instruments, net (note 13(e))

     (1,048        (1,946          4,737        (190

Loss on sale of investment properties

     164        652          164        2,035

Amortization of issuance costs and modification losses relating to debentures and term loans

     303        218          714        651

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     78        78          234        234

Deferred income taxes (note 14(a))

     12,354        10,423          30,115        33,170

Other

     122        (54                47        (153
     $ (48,497      $ (66,750              $ (91,827      $ (156,014

 

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(b)

Changes in working capital balances are shown in the following table:

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
              Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
      2020        2019               2020        2019  

Accounts receivable

   $ 7,011        $ (1,767        $ 8,395        $ (1,544

Prepaid expenses and other

     725        (2,227          676        (1,842

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     1,941        174          829        (672

Deferred revenue

     711        (1,519          2,116        1,516

Restricted cash

              50                         45
     $ 10,388        $ (5,289              $ 12,016        $ (2,497

 

(c)

Non-cash investing and financing activities

During the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, 31 thousand stapled units (2019 — 20 thousand stapled units) with a value of $2.0 million (2019 — $1.2 million) were issued under the Restricted Stapled Unit Plan (note 12(a)) and are not recorded in the condensed combined statements of cash flows. In addition, the condensed combined statement of cash flows for the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 does not include the right-of-use asset and lease obligation of $20.5 million, associated with the acquisition of the leasehold interest in two Canadian properties (note 3) and the issuance and consolidation of stapled units associated with the special distribution in the amount of $41.1 million (note 11).

 

(d)

Cash and cash equivalents consist of:

 

As at    September 30, 2020      December 31, 2019  

Cash

   $ 464,469      $ 248,499  

Short-term deposits

     75,208      50,178
     $ 539,677      $ 298,677  

 

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16. FAIR VALUE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

 

(a)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table provides the measurement basis of financial assets and liabilities as at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

As at    September 30, 2020      December 31, 2019  
      Carrying
Value
     Fair Value      Carrying
Value
    Fair Value  

Financial assets

          

Construction funds in escrow

   $ 8,797      $ 8,797      $ 16,767     $ 16,767

Other assets

     374 (1)       374      388 (1)      388

Other assets

     3,620 (2)       3,620               

Other receivable

                   11,650       11,650

Accounts receivable

     7,783        7,783      7,812       7,812

Prepaid expenses and other

     1,192 (3)       1,192      120 (3)      120

Cash and cash equivalents

     539,677        539,677      298,677       298,677
     $ 561,443      $ 561,443      $ 335,414     $ 335,414  

Financial liabilities

          

Unsecured debentures, net

   $ 1,145,825 (4)     $ 1,225,285      $ 648,392     $ 669,090  

Unsecured term loans, net

     545,438        545,438      538,602       538,602

Cross currency interest rate swaps

     93,110 (5)       93,110      30,365       30,365

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     64,810        64,810      50,156       50,156

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     133 (6)       133      27 (6)      27

Distributions payable

     13,999        13,999      13,081       13,081
     $ 1,863,315      $ 1,942,775      $ 1,280,623     $ 1,301,321  

 

(1)   

Long-term receivables included in other assets (note 6).

(2)   

The 2027 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap included in other assets (note 6).

(3)  

Foreign exchange collars and forward contracts included in prepaid expenses.

(4)   

Balance includes current and non-current portions (note 8(a)).

(5)   

Balance includes current and non-current portions (note 8(b)).

(6)   

Foreign exchange forward contracts included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

The fair values of the Trust’s construction funds in escrow, accounts receivable, cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and distributions payable approximate their carrying amounts due to the relatively short periods to maturity of these financial instruments. The fair value of the long-term receivable included in other assets approximates its carrying amount as the receivable bears interest at rates comparable to current market rates. The fair value of the other receivable associated with proceeds from a 2018 property disposal approximates its carrying amount as the amount is revalued at each reporting period. The fair values of the unsecured debentures are determined using quoted market prices. The fair values of the term loans approximate their carrying amounts as the term loans bear interest at rates comparable to the current market rates. The fair values of the cross currency interest rate swaps and foreign exchange collars are determined using market inputs quoted by their counterparties. The fair value of the foreign exchange forward contracts approximate their carrying values as the asset or liability is revalued at the reporting date.

 

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The Trust periodically purchases foreign exchange collars and forward contracts to hedge specific anticipated foreign currency transactions and to mitigate its foreign exchange exposure on its net cash flows. At September 30, 2020, the Trust held one outstanding foreign exchange forward contract (December 31, 2019 — seven contracts outstanding). The foreign exchange forward contract represents one contract to sell 2.0 million and purchase US$2.2 million. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Trust recorded a net fair value loss of $0.2 million (2019 — net fair value gain of $1.9 million) and $0.2 million (2019 — net fair value gain of $0.1 million), respectively, related to outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts (note 13(e)). At September 30, 2020, the Trust held 12 outstanding foreign exchange collar contracts (December 31, 2019 — nil) with a notional value of US$60.0 million and contracts the Trust to sell US dollars and receive Canadian dollars if specific US dollar exchange rates relative to the Canadian dollar are met. The Trust also held nine outstanding foreign exchange collar contracts (December 31, 2019 — nil) with a notional value of 18.0 million and contracts the Trust to sell Euros and receive Canadian dollars if specific Euro exchange rates relative to the Canadian dollar are met. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Trust recorded a net fair value loss of $0.2 million (2019 — nil) and a net fair value gain of $1.2 million (2019 — nil), related to the outstanding foreign exchange collar contracts (note 13(e)). The Trust did not employ hedge accounting for these financial instruments.

 

(b)

Fair Value Hierarchy

Fair value measurements are based on inputs of observable and unobservable market data that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability. IFRS establishes a fair value hierarchy which is summarized below:

 

Level 1:

Fair value determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2:

Fair value determined using significant observable inputs, generally either quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities or quoted prices in markets that are not active.

 

Level 3:

Fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs, such as pricing models, discounted cash flows or similar techniques.

 

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The following tables represent information related to the Trust’s assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall.

 

As at September 30, 2020    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED OR DISCLOSED AT FAIR VALUE

      

Assets measured at fair value

      

Investment properties

   $   $   $ 5,338,887

Cross currency interest rate swap included in other assets (note 6)

           3,620      

Foreign exchange collars included in prepaid expenses and other

           1,192      

Liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value

      

Unsecured debentures, net (note 8)

     1,225,285            

Unsecured term loans, net (note 8)

           545,438      

Cross currency interest rate swaps (note 8)

           93,110      

Foreign exchange forward contracts included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

           133      

Net (liabilities) assets measured or disclosed at fair value

   $ (1,225,285   $ (633,869   $ 5,338,887  

 

As at December 31, 2019    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED OR DISCLOSED AT FAIR VALUE

      

Assets measured at fair value

      

Investment properties

   $   $   $ 4,457,899

Short-term proceeds receivable associated with a property disposal included in accounts receivable (note 7)

                 11,650

Foreign exchange forward contracts included in prepaid expenses and other

           120      

Liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value

      

Unsecured debentures, net (note 8)

     669,090            

Unsecured term loans, net (note 8)

           538,602      

Cross currency interest rate swaps (note 8)

           30,365      

Foreign exchange forward contracts included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

           27      

Net (liabilities) assets measured or disclosed at fair value

   $ (669,090   $ (568,874   $ 4,469,549  

For assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the Trust determines whether transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy have occurred by reassessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019, there were no transfers between the levels.

 

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(c)

Risk Management

Foreign exchange risk

As at September 30, 2020, the Trust is exposed to foreign exchange risk primarily in respect of movements in the Euro and the US dollar. The Trust is structured such that its foreign operations are primarily conducted by entities with a functional currency which is the same as the economic environment in which the operations take place. As a result, the net income impact of currency risk associated with financial instruments is limited as its financial assets and liabilities are generally denominated in the functional currency of the subsidiary that holds the financial instrument. However, the Trust is exposed to foreign currency risk on its net investment in its foreign currency denominated operations and certain Trust level foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. At September 30, 2020, the Trust’s foreign currency denominated net assets are $4.2 billion primarily in US dollars and Euros. A 1% change in the US dollar and Euro exchange rates relative to the Canadian dollar would result in a gain or loss of approximately $25.7 million and $15.3 million, respectively, to comprehensive income.

 

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17. COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The condensed combined financial statements include the financial position and results of operations and cash flows of each of Granite REIT and Granite GP. Below is a summary of the financial information for each entity along with the elimination entries and other adjustments that aggregate to the condensed combined financial statements:

 

Balance Sheet    As at September 30, 2020  
      Granite REIT      Granite GP      Eliminations/
Adjustments
    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

ASSETS

          

Non-current assets:

          

Investment properties

   $ 5,338,887           $ 5,338,887  

Investment in Granite LP(1)

            24      (24      

Other non-current assets

     20,560                       20,560
     5,359,447      24      (24     5,359,447

Current assets:

          

Other current assets

     13,186      15        13,201

Intercompany receivable(2)

            12,491      (12,491      

Cash and cash equivalents

     539,438      239              539,677

Total assets

   $ 5,912,071        12,769      (12,515   $ 5,912,325  

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

          

Non-current liabilities:

          

Unsecured debt, net

   $ 1,441,449           $ 1,441,449  

Other non-current liabilities

     476,115                       476,115
     1,917,564           1,917,564

Current liabilities:

          

Unsecured debt, net

     249,814           249,814

Intercompany payable(2)

     12,491         (12,491      

Other current liabilities

     109,773      12,745              122,518

Total liabilities

     2,289,642      12,745      (12,491     2,289,896

Equity:

          

Stapled unitholders’ equity

     3,620,319      24        3,620,343

Non-controlling interests

     2,110               (24     2,086

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 5,912,071        12,769      (12,515   $ 5,912,325  

 

(1)  

Granite REIT Holdings Limited Partnership (“Granite LP”) is 100% owned by Granite REIT and Granite GP.

(2)   

Represents employee and trustee/director compensation related amounts which will be reimbursed by Granite LP.

 

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Balance Sheet   As at December 31, 2019  
     Granite REIT     Granite GP     Eliminations/
Adjustments
    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

ASSETS

       

Non-current assets:

       

Investment properties

  $ 4,457,899         $ 4,457,899  

Investment in Granite LP(1)

          21     (21      

Other non-current assets

    24,216                     24,216
    4,482,115     21     (21     4,482,115

Current assets:

       

Other current assets

    23,144     20       23,164

Intercompany receivable(2)

          11,828     (11,828      

Cash and cash equivalents

    298,385     292             298,677

Total assets

  $ 4,803,644       12,161     (11,849   $ 4,803,956  

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

       

Non-current liabilities:

       

Unsecured debt, net

  $ 1,186,994         $ 1,186,994  

Other non-current liabilities

    383,763                     383,763
    1,570,757         1,570,757

Current liabilities:

       

Intercompany payable(2)

    11,828       (11,828      

Other current liabilities

    72,949     12,140             85,089

Total liabilities

    1,655,534     12,140     (11,828     1,655,846

Equity:

       

Stapled unitholders’ equity

    3,146,122     21       3,146,143

Non-controlling interests

    1,988             (21     1,967

Total liabilities and equity

  $ 4,803,644       12,161     (11,849   $ 4,803,956  

 

(1)   

Granite LP is 100% owned by Granite REIT and Granite GP.

(2)   

Represents employee and trustee/director compensation related amounts which will be reimbursed by Granite LP.

 

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Income Statement   Three Months Ended September 30, 2020  
     Granite REIT     Granite GP     Eliminations/
Adjustments
    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

Revenue

  $ 87,900         $ 87,900

General and administrative expenses

    9,572         9,572

Interest expense and other financing costs, net

    10,587         10,587

Other costs and expenses, net

    10,921         10,921

Share of (income) loss of Granite LP

          (1     1      

Fair value gains on investment properties, net

    (62,045         (62,045

Fair value gains on financial instruments, net

    (1,048         (1,048

Loss on sale of investment properties

    164                     164

Income before income taxes

    119,749     1     (1     119,749

Income tax expense

    14,513                     14,513

Net income

    105,236     1     (1     105,236

Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests

    38             (1     37

Net income attributable to stapled unitholders

  $ 105,198       1         $ 105,199

 

Income Statement   Three Months Ended September 30, 2019  
     Granite REIT     Granite GP     Eliminations/
Adjustments
    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

Revenue

  $ 68,817         $ 68,817  

General and administrative expenses

    6,902         6,902

Interest expense and other financing costs, net

    7,553         7,553

Other costs and expenses, net

    7,055         7,055

Share of (income) loss of Granite LP

          (1     1      

Fair value gains on investment properties, net

    (78,226         (78,226

Fair value gains on financial instruments, net

    (1,946         (1,946

Loss on sale of investment properties

    652                     652

Income before income taxes

    126,827     1     (1     126,827

Income tax expense

    12,199                     12,199

Net income

    114,628     1     (1     114,628

Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests

    101             (1     100

Net income attributable to stapled unitholders

  $ 114,527       1         $ 114,528  

 

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Income Statement   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020  
     Granite REIT     Granite GP     Eliminations/
Adjustments
    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

Revenue

  $ 246,958         $ 246,958  

General and administrative expenses

    24,285         24,285

Interest expense and other financing costs

    24,995         24,995

Other costs and expenses, net

    27,423         27,423

Share of (income) loss of Granite LP

          (3     3      

Fair value gains on investment properties, net

    (132,586         (132,586

Fair value losses on financial instruments, net

    4,737         4,737

Loss on sale of investment properties

    164                     164

Income before income taxes

    297,940     3     (3     297,940

Income tax expense

    35,650                     35,650

Net income

    262,290     3     (3     262,290

Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests

    141             (3     138

Net income attributable to stapled unitholders

  $ 262,149       3         $ 262,152  

 

Income Statement   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019  
     Granite REIT     Granite GP     Eliminations/
Adjustments
    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

Revenue

  $ 200,147         $ 200,147  

General and administrative expenses

    23,412         23,412

Interest expense and other financing costs

    22,906         22,906

Other costs and expenses, net

    19,684         19,684

Share of (income) loss of Granite LP

          (3     3      

Fair value gains on investment properties, net

    (197,876         (197,876

Fair value gains on financial instruments, net

    (190         (190

Loss on sale of investment properties

    2,035                     2,035

Income before income taxes

    330,176     3     (3     330,176

Income tax expense

    38,543                     38,543

Net income

    291,633     3     (3     291,633

Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests

    185             (3     182

Net income attributable to stapled unitholders

  $ 291,448       3         $ 291,451  

 

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Statement of Cash Flows   Three Months Ended September 30, 2020  
     Granite REIT     Granite GP     Eliminations/
Adjustments
    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

       

Net income

  $ 105,236       1     (1   $ 105,236  

Items not involving current cash flows

    (48,497     (1     1     (48,497

Changes in working capital balances

    10,254     134           10,388

Other operating activities

    (1,017                     (1,017

Cash provided by operating activities

    65,976     134           66,110

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

       

Property acquisitions

    (114,713         (114,713

Proceeds from disposals, net

    35,468         35,468

Investment property capital additions

       

— Maintenance or improvements

    (1,431         (1,431

— Developments or expansions

    (7,830         (7,830

— Costs to complete acquired property

    (2,012         (2,012

Other investing activities

    (5,554                     (5,554

Cash used in investing activities

    (96,072                 (96,072

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

       

Distributions paid

    (41,994         (41,994

Other financing activities

    (1,790                     (1,790

Cash used in financing activities

    (43,784                 (43,784

Effect of exchange rate changes

    (3,825                     (3,825

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period

  $ (77,705     134         $ (77,571

 

Statement of Cash Flows   Three Months Ended September 30, 2019  
     Granite REIT     Granite GP     Eliminations/
Adjustments
    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

       

Net income

  $ 114,628       1     (1   $ 114,628  

Items not involving current cash flows

    (66,750     (1     1     (66,750

Changes in working capital balances

    (5,660     371           (5,289

Other operating activities

    207                     207

Cash provided by operating activities

    42,425     371           42,796

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

       

Property acquisitions

    (51,570         (51,570

Proceeds from disposals, net

    12,610         12,610

Investment property capital additions

       

— Maintenance or improvements

    (847         (847

— Developments or expansions

    (7,203         (7,203

Acquisition deposits

    (1,325         (1,325

Other investing activities

    (44                     (44

Cash used in investing activities

    (48,379                 (48,379

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

       

Distributions paid

    (34,564         (34,564

Other financing activities

    (659                     (659

Cash used in financing activities

    (35,223                 (35,223

Effect of exchange rate changes

    (642                     (642

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period

  $ (41,819     371         $ (41,448

 

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Statement of Cash Flows   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020  
     Granite REIT     Granite GP     Eliminations/
Adjustments
    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

       

Net income

  $ 262,290       3     (3   $ 262,290  

Items not involving operating cash flows

    (91,827     (3     3     (91,827

Changes in working capital balances

    12,068     (52       12,016

Other operating activities

    3,421                     3,421

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    185,952     (52           185,900

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

       

Property acquisitions

    (565,346         (565,346

Proceeds from disposals, net

    35,468         35,468

Investment property capital additions

       

— Maintenance or improvements

    (4,749         (4,749

— Developments or expansions

    (33,433         (33,433

— Costs to complete acquired property

    (8,603         (8,603

Other investing activities

    303                     303

Cash used in investing activities

    (576,360                 (576,360

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

       

Distributions paid

    (120,134         (120,134

Other financing activities

    747,994                     747,994

Cash provided by financing activities

    627,860                 627,860

Effect of exchange rate changes

    3,600                     3,600

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period

  $ 241,052       (52         $ 241,000  

 

Statement of Cash Flows   Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019  
     Granite REIT     Granite GP     Eliminations/
Adjustments
    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

       

Net income

  $ 291,633       3     (3   $ 291,633  

Items not involving operating cash flows

    (156,014     (3     3     (156,014

Changes in working capital balances

    (2,288     (209       (2,497

Other operating activities

    208                     208

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    133,539     (209           133,330

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

       

Property acquisitions

    (469,254         (469,254

Proceeds from disposals, net

    38,238         38,238

Investment property capital additions

       

— Maintenance or improvements

    (2,632         (2,632

— Developments or expansions

    (11,884         (11,884

Acquisition deposits

    (1,325         (1,325

Other investing activities

    16,713                     16,713

Cash used in investing activities

    (430,144                 (430,144

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

       

Distributions paid

    (100,187         (100,187

Other financing activities

    204,945                     204,945

Cash provided by financing activities

    104,758                 104,758

Effect of exchange rate changes

    (10,776                     (10,776

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the period

  $ (202,623     (209         $ (202,832

 

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18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

(a)    The Trust is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. Management evaluates all claims with the advice of legal counsel. Management believes these claims are generally covered by Granite’s insurance policies and that any liability from remaining claims is not probable to occur and would not have a material adverse effect on the condensed combined financial statements. However, actual outcomes may differ from management’s expectations.

(b)    As at September 30, 2020, the Trust’s contractual commitments totaled $65.9 million and comprised of construction and development projects of $54.1 million and the remaining construction costs associated with the property in Tilburg, Netherlands acquired in July 2020 for $11.8 million (7.6 million) (note 3).

The Trust is involved, in the normal course of business, in discussions, and has various letters of intent or conditional agreements, with respect to possible acquisitions of new properties and dispositions of existing properties in its portfolio. None of these commitments or contingencies, individually or in aggregate, would have a material impact on the condensed combined financial statements.

 

19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

(a)    On October 16, 2020, the Trust declared monthly distributions for October 2020 of $14.0 million (note 11).

(b)    On October 23, 2020, the Trust disposed of one property located in Barcelona, Spain for gross proceeds of $7.8 million (5.0 million).

(c)    On October 23, 2020, the Trust agreed to acquire an income-producing property located in Atlanta, Georgia, for approximately $107 million (US$80.3 million). The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020.

 

36    Granite REIT 2020 Third Quarter Report