EX-4.6 4 d221000dex46.htm EX-4.6 EX-4.6

Exhibit 4.6

 

 

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Condensed Combined Financial Statements

of Granite Real Estate Investment Trust

and Granite REIT Inc.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020


Condensed Combined Balance Sheets

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

As at   Note        June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

ASSETS

         

Non-current assets:

         

Investment properties

    4        $ 6,396,560      $ 5,855,583  

Construction funds in escrow

    6          8,144      8,402

Deferred tax assets

         3,242      4,730

Fixed assets, net

         3,003      3,290

Cross currency interest rate swap

    7(b)          48,816      28,676

Other assets

    6          3,081      948
         6,462,846      5,901,629

Current assets:

         

Accounts receivable

         6,835      6,746

Income taxes receivable

         1,401      915

Prepaid expenses and other

         12,584      6,902

Cash and cash equivalents

    14(d)          678,142      831,280

Total assets

             $ 7,161,808      $ 6,747,472  

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

         

Non-current liabilities:

         

Unsecured debt, net

    7(a)        $ 1,922,398      $ 1,928,252  

Cross currency interest rate swaps

    7(b)          29,471      97,311

Long-term portion of lease obligations

    8          32,030      32,944

Deferred tax liabilities

               460,538      392,841
         2,444,437      2,451,348

Current liabilities:

         

Unsecured debt, net

    7(a)                 249,870

Cross currency interest rate swaps

    7(b)                 16,953

Deferred revenue

    9          11,701      11,276

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    9          56,249      61,197

Distributions payable

    10          16,421      15,422

Short-term portion of lease obligations

    8          726      829

Income taxes payable

               22,706      18,373

Total liabilities

               2,552,240      2,825,268

Equity:

         

Stapled unitholders’ equity

    11          4,607,400      3,920,069

Non-controlling interests

               2,168      2,135

Total equity

               4,609,568      3,922,204

Total liabilities and equity

             $ 7,161,808      $ 6,747,472  

Commitments and contingencies (note 17)

See accompanying notes

 

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Condensed Combined Statements of Net Income

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

            Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     Note     2021      2020      2021      2020  

Rental revenue

    12(a)     $ 93,963    $ 81,008      $ 189,905      $ 159,058  

Property operating costs

    12(b)       13,634      9,843      28,030      20,011

Net operating income

      80,329      71,165      161,875      139,047

General and administrative expenses

    12(c)       8,333      8,986      17,154      14,713

Depreciation and amortization

      360      271      691      508

Interest income

      (550      (407      (1,366      (1,275

Interest expense and other financing costs

    12(d)       9,603      7,763      24,397      14,408

Foreign exchange (gains) losses, net

      (1,077      18      (1,795      (2,742

Fair value gains on investment properties, net

    4       (308,025      (34,548      (517,541      (70,541

Fair value losses on financial instruments, net

    12(e)       149      3,891      488      5,785

Loss on sale of investment properties

    5       421             576       

Income before income taxes

      371,115      85,191        639,271        178,191  

Income tax expense

    13       54,141      9,549      92,021        21,137  

Net income

          $ 316,974    $ 75,642    $ 547,250    $ 157,054

Net income attributable to:

            

Stapled unitholders

    $ 316,911    $ 75,657      $ 547,044      $ 156,953  

Non-controlling interests

            63      (15      206      101  
            $ 316,974    $ 75,642    $ 547,250    $ 157,054

See accompanying notes

 

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Condensed Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

            Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     Note     2021     2020     2021     2020  

Net income

    $ 316,974   $ 75,642   $ 547,250   $ 157,054

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

         

Foreign currency translation adjustment(1)

      (34,117     (95,491     (164,079     164,148

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

    7(b)       26,452     12,433       93,419       (44,346

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

            (7,665     (83,058     (70,660     119,802  

Comprehensive income (loss)

          $ 309,309     $ (7,416   $ 476,590     $ 276,856  

 

(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 (loss) attributable to:

 

   

Stapled unitholders

    $ 309,220     $ (7,399   $ 476,427     $ 276,735  

Non-controlling interests

            89     (17     163     121
            $ 309,309     $ (7,416   $ 476,590     $ 276,856  

See accompanying notes

 

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Condensed Combined Statements of Unitholders’ Equity

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021                                     
    

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, 2021

    61,688   $ 3,139,194     $ 53,326     $ 631,649     $ 95,900     $ 3,920,069     $ 2,135     $ 3,922,204  

Net income

                      547,044           547,044     206     547,250

Other comprehensive loss

                            (70,617     (70,617     (43     (70,660

Stapled unit offering, net of issuance costs (note 11(c))

    3,979     303,131                       303,131           303,131

Distributions (note 10)

                      (93,544           (93,544     (144     (93,688

Contributions from non-controlling interests

                                        14     14

Units issued under the stapled unit plan (note 11(a))

    17     1,317                       1,317           1,317

As at June 30, 2021

    65,684   $ 3,443,642     $ 53,326     $ 1,085,149     $ 25,283     $ 4,607,400     $ 2,168     $ 4,609,568  
                                                                 
Six Months Ended June 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

                      156,953           156,953     101     157,054

Other comprehensive income

                            119,782     119,782     20     119,802

Stapled unit offering, net of issuance costs (note 11(c))

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

Distributions (note 10)

                      (79,060           (79,060     (130     (79,190

Contributions from non-controlling interests

                                        72     72

Units issued under the stapled unit plan (note 11(a))

    22     1,278                       1,278           1,278

Units repurchased for cancellation (note 11(b))

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

As at June 30, 2020

    57,838   $ 2,862,557     $ 53,326     $ 445,142     $ 235,972     $ 3,596,997     $ 2,030     $ 3,599,027  

See accompanying notes

 

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Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flows

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

             Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
      Note     2021     2020     2021     2020  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

          

Net income

     $ 316,974   $ 75,642   $ 547,250     $ 157,054

Items not involving operating cash flows

     14(a)       (254,786     (19,633     (422,685     (43,330

Current income tax expense

     13(a)       4,301     2,099     6,303     3,376

Income taxes (paid) recovered

       (820     (397     (1,788     23

Interest expense

       9,316     7,365     19,413     13,584

Interest paid

       (8,579     (6,947     (14,388     (12,304

Changes in working capital balances

     14(b)       (1,671     7,040     (5,065     1,628

Cash provided by operating activities

             64,735     65,169     129,040     120,031

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

          

Investment properties:

          

Property acquisitions

     3       (133,376     (331,805     (219,289     (360,754

Proceeds from disposals, net

     4, 5       12,809           23,204      

Leasing commissions paid

       (390           (880      

Tenant allowances paid

       (144           (301     (241

Additions to income-producing properties

       (783     (1,083     (783     (3,318

Additions to properties under development

       (4,865     (26,122     (17,286     (32,194

Construction funds released from escrow

     6           4,291     28     6,591

Acquisition deposits

       (1,000     (72,450     (1,000     (89,879

Fixed asset additions

             (373     (156     (397     (734

Cash used in investing activities

             (128,122     (427,325     (216,704     (480,529

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

          

Monthly distributions paid

       (46,288     (38,890     (92,551     (78,140

Proceeds from unsecured debentures, net of financing costs

             497,894           497,894

Repayment of lease obligations

     8     (177     (366     (359     (444

Repayment of unsecured debt, including early redemption premium

     7(a)                   (253,963      

Settlement of cross currency interest rate swap

     7(a)                   (18,787      

Financing costs paid

     6                   (2,914     (30

Distributions to non-controlling interests

       (144     (130     (144     (130

Proceeds from stapled unit offerings, net of issuance costs

     11(c)       303,132     277,511     303,132     277,511

Repurchase of stapled units

     11(b)                         (25,017

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

             256,523     736,019     (65,586     671,644

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

             4,295     1,313     112     7,425

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

       197,431     375,176     (153,138     318,571

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

             480,711     242,072     831,280     298,677

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

           $ 678,142     $ 617,248     $ 678,142     $ 617,248  

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 August 4, 2021.

 

2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

(a)

Basis of Presentation and Statement of Compliance

The condensed combined financial statements for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021 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, 2020.

 

(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

 

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subsidiaries continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. Control exists 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, 2020.

 

(d)

Future Accounting Policy Changes

As at June 30, 2021, there are no new accounting standards issued but not yet applicable to the condensed combined financial statements.

 

(e)

COVID-19 Pandemic

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 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 six month periods ended June 30, 2021, there has not been any significant impact on Granite’s operations, assets or liabilities as a result of COVID-19. Throughout the pandemic thus far, Granite has collected 100% of rents due and therefore has not recognized any provisions for uncollected rent at this time. Granite reviewed its future cash flow projections and the valuation of its properties considering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic during the six month period ended June 30, 2021 and Granite does not expect, at this time, that COVID-19 will have a significant negative impact to the fair value of its investment property portfolio.

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 June 30, 2021 (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 additional emergency measures, cannot be predicted. As such, the length and full scope of the economic 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.

 

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3.  ACQUISITIONS

During the six month period ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, Granite made the following property acquisitions:

Acquisitions During The Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 

Property    Location      Date acquired      Property
purchase
price
    

Transaction

costs

     Total
acquisition
cost
 

Income-producing properties:

              

3090 Highway 42(1)

    
Locust Grove,
GA
 
 
     March 12, 2021      $ 85,512      $ 401      $ 85,913  

3801 Rock Creek Blvd.

     Joliet, IL        June 25, 2021        30,247      75      30,322

3900 Rock Creek Blvd.

     Joliet, IL        June 25, 2021        34,673      85      34,758

1695-1701 Crossroads Dr.

     Joliet, IL        June 25, 2021        50,657      118      50,775
           201,089      679      201,768

Property under development:

              

2120 Logistics Way

    
Murfreesboro,
TN
 
 
     June 30, 2021        17,308      213      17,521
                       $ 218,397      $ 892      $ 219,289  

 

(1)   

The Trust acquired the leasehold interest in the property which resulted in the recognition of a right-of-use asset, including transaction costs, of $85,913. The Trust will acquire freehold title to the property on December 1, 2028.

The property under development in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is expected to be completed by September 2022. As at June 30, 2021, the remaining costs to complete the development are expected to be approximately $64.7 million (US$52.2 million) and are included in the commitments and contingencies note (note 17).

Acquisitions During The Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

 

Property   Location     Date acquired     Property
purchase
price
   

Transaction

costs

    Total
acquisition
cost
 

Property under development:

         

Aquamarijnweg 2

   
Bleiswijk,
Netherlands
 
 
    March 13, 2020     $ 28,804     $ 145     $ 28,949  

Income-producing properties:

         

Oude Graaf 15

    Weert, Netherlands       May 1, 2020       31,910     173     32,083

Midwest portfolio (four 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     757     178,404

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     464     112,054
        321,147     1,394     322,541

Development land:

         

5005 Parker Henderson Road

    Fort Worth, TX       June 8, 2020       8,932     332     9,264
                    $ 358,883     $ 1,871     $ 360,754  

 

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During the six month period ended June 30, 2021, transaction costs of $0.9 million (2020 — $1.9 million), which included legal and advisory costs, were first capitalized to the cost of the respective properties 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    June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Income-producing properties

   $ 6,307,725      $ 5,786,338  

Properties under development

     60,949      31,488

Land held for development

     27,886      37,757
     $ 6,396,560      $ 5,855,583  

Changes in investment properties are shown in the following table:

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2021

                 

Year Ended

December 31, 2020

 
     Income-
producing
properties
    Properties
under
development
    Land held
for
development
                  Income-
producing
properties
   

Properties

under
development

    Land held
for
development
 

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 5,786,338     $ 31,488     $ 37,757         $ 4,377,623     $ 51,310     $ 28,966  

Maintenance or improvements

    1,582                     3,997            

Leasing commissions

    177                     3,449            

Tenant allowances

    301                     1,784            

Developments or expansions

    2,071     4,745               12,582     39,083     458

Acquisitions (note 3)

    201,768     17,521               1,000,618     35,777     9,264

Costs to complete acquired property (note 6)

    28                     8,622            

Disposals (note 5)

    (23,780                     (31,276            

Transfer to properties under development

          8,952     (8,952                      

Transfer to income-producing properties

                          97,733     (97,733      

Amortization of straight-line rent

    4,847                     8,842            

Amortization of tenant allowances

    (2,599                     (5,321            

Other changes

    203                     (16            

Fair value gains (losses), net

    517,541                     273,914     (145     (332

Foreign currency translation, net

    (180,752     (1,757     (919                     33,787     3,196     (599

Balance, end of period

  $ 6,307,725     $ 60,949   $ 27,886                   $ 5,786,338     $ 31,488   $ 37,757  

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

 

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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.

Included in investment properties is $31.2 million (December 31, 2020 — $27.2 million) of net straight-line rent receivables 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 17).

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   June 30, 2021                   December 31, 2020  
     Weighted
average(1)
    Maximum     Minimum                   Weighted
average(1)
    Maximum     Minimum  

Canada

               

Discount rate

    5.38%       5.75%       4.75%           5.71%       6.25%       5.25%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    4.80%       5.25%       4.25%           5.22%       5.50%       4.75%  

United States

               

Discount rate

    5.87%       9.25%       5.00%           6.18%       9.25%       5.00%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    5.22%       8.50%       4.25%           5.58%       8.50%       4.75%  

Germany

               

Discount rate

    6.73%       9.75%       5.25%           6.85%       9.00%       5.50%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    5.63%       8.75%       4.25%           5.83%       8.25%       4.50%  

Austria

               

Discount rate

    8.58%       10.50%       8.25%           8.58%       10.50%       8.25%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    7.47%       9.75%       7.00%           7.47%       9.75%       7.00%  

Netherlands

               

Discount rate

    4.59%       6.50%       3.70%           4.99%       6.25%       4.40%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    5.24%       7.75%       3.90%           5.58%       7.40%       4.80%  

Other

               

Discount rate

    6.85%       7.00%       6.75%           7.32%       7.50%       7.00%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    6.30%       6.50%       6.00%           6.97%       9.75%       6.00%  

Total

               

Discount rate

    6.05%       10.50%       3.70%           6.38%       10.50%       4.40%  

Terminal capitalization rate

    5.45%       9.75%       3.90%                       5.82%       9.75%       4.50%  

 

(1)  

Weighted based on income-producing property fair value.

 

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5.  DISPOSITIONS

During the six month period ended June 30, 2021, Granite disposed of two properties located in the United Kingdom and Austria. The details of the disposed properties are as follows:

 

Property    Location      Date disposed      Sale price  

Hedera Road, Ravensbank Business Park

     Redditch, United Kingdom        January 28, 2021      $ 10,550  

Puchberger Straße 267

     Weikersdorf, Austria        June 30, 2021        13,230
                       $ 23,780  

There were no property dispositions during the six month period ended June 30, 2020.

During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021, Granite incurred $0.4 million (2020 — nil) and $0.6 million (2020 — nil), respectively, of broker commissions and legal and advisory costs associated with the disposal which are included in loss on sale of investment properties on the condensed combined statements of net income.

 

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 June 30, 2021, $8.1 million (US$6.6 million) remained in escrow (December 31, 2020 — $8.4 million (US$6.6 million)). As construction is completed, the construction costs are capitalized to the cost of the investment property. During the six month period ended June 30, 2021, less than $0.1 million (less than US$0.1 million) was released from escrow and capitalized to the property (note 4) (2020 — $6.6 million (US$4.8 million)).

Other Assets

 

As at    June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Deferred financing costs associated with the revolving credit facility

   $ 2,760      $ 599  

Long-term receivables

     321      349
     $ 3,081      $ 948  

On March 31, 2021, the Trust amended its existing unsecured revolving credit facility agreement to extend the existing maturity date from February 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026 and increased its borrowing capacity under the credit facility from $0.5 billion to $1.0 billion (note 9), resulting in financing costs of $2.9 million being incurred. In addition, during the six month period ended June 30, 2021, Granite recorded an acceleration of $0.5 million amortization for its original credit facility’s financing costs (note 12(d)) (2020 — nil).

 

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7.  UNSECURED DEBT AND CROSS CURRENCY INTEREST RATE SWAPS

 

(a)

Unsecured Debentures and Term Loans, Net

 

As at          June 30, 2021     December 31, 2020  
     Maturity Date     Amortized
Cost(1)
   

Principal

issued and
outstanding

    Amortized
Cost(1)
   

Principal

issued and
outstanding

 

2021 Debentures

    July 5, 2021     $   $   $ 249,870   $ 250,000

2023 Debentures

    November 30, 2023       399,226     400,000     399,066     400,000

2027 Debentures

    June 4, 2027       497,397     500,000     497,179     500,000

2030 Debentures

    December 18, 2030       497,189     500,000     497,060     500,000

2024 Term Loan

    December 19, 2024       229,019     229,483     235,419     235,949

2026 Term Loan

    December 11, 2026       299,567     300,000     299,528     300,000
            $ 1,922,398     $ 1,929,483     $ 2,178,122     $ 2,185,949  

 

(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    June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Unsecured Debentures and Term Loans, Net

     

Non-current

   $ 1,922,398    $ 1,928,252

Current

            249,870
     $ 1,922,398      $ 2,178,122  

On January 4, 2021, the Trust redeemed in full the outstanding $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2021 Debentures. Granite incurred early redemption premium of $4.0 million, which have been recorded in interest expense and other financing costs in the condensed combined statement of net income (note 12(d)). In conjunction with the redemption, the 2021 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap was terminated on January 4, 2021, and the related mark to market liability of $18.8 million was settled.

 

(b)

Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps

 

As at    June 30,
2021
    December 31,
2020
 

Financial assets at fair value

    

2027 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap

   $ 38,300   $ 28,676

2030 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap

     10,516      
   $ 48,816   $ 28,676

Financial liabilities at fair value

    

2021 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap

   $     $ 16,953

2023 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap

     12,351     36,540

2030 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap

           10,545

2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap

     16,300     25,370

2026 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap

     820     24,856
     $ 29,471   $ 114,264

 

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As at    June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Financial liabilities at fair value

     

Non-current

   $ 29,471    $ 97,311

Current

            16,953
     $ 29,471    $ 114,264

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 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 January 4, 2021, the 2021 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap was terminated in conjunction with the redemption of the 2021 Debentures (note 7(a)).

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 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 LIBOR plus margin monthly interest payments from 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 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.

On December 18, 2020, the Trust entered into a cross currency interest rate swap (the “2030 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap”) to exchange the 2.378% semi-annual interest payments from the 2030 Debentures for Euro denominated interest payments at a 1.045% fixed interest rate. In addition, under the terms of the swap, the Trust will pay principal proceeds of 319.4 million in exchange for which it will receive $500.0 million on December 18, 2030.

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 is assessed quarterly. Gains

 

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and losses associated with the effective portion of the hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021, the Trust has assessed the net investment hedge associated with each cross currency interest rate swap, except for the 2021 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap and a portion of the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap, to be effective.

On December 18, 2020, as a result of the designation of the 2030 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap, the Trust de-designated the 2021 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap. Since the Trust did not employ hedge accounting for the 2021 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap from the period January 1 to January 3, 2021, a fair value loss of $0.7 million is recognized in fair value losses on financial instruments, net (note 12(e)) in the condensed combined statement of net income.

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 is recorded in other comprehensive income. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021, 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 $0.6 million and $0.9 million is recognized in fair value losses on financial instruments, net (note 12(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.

 

8.  LEASE OBLIGATIONS

As at June 30, 2021, 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.

Future minimum lease payments relating to the right-of-use assets as at June 30, 2021 in aggregate for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

 

Remainder of 2021

   $ 427

2022

     535

2023

     321

2024

     294

2025

     261

2026 and thereafter

     30,918
     $ 32,756  

During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021, the Trust recognized $0.3 million (2020 — $0.4 million) and $0.8 million (2020 — $0.8 million) of interest expense, respectively, related to lease obligations (note 12(d)).

 

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9.  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 March 31, 2021, the Trust amended its existing unsecured revolving credit facility agreement to extend the existing maturity date of February 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026. In addition, the credit facility’s limit increased from $0.5 billion to $1.0 billion. Draws on the credit facility are available by way of Canadian dollar, US dollar or Euro denominated loans or Canadian dollar or US dollar denominated letters of credit. The credit facility provides Granite the ability to increase the amount of the commitment by an additional aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million with the consent of the participating lenders. As at June 30, 2021, the Trust had no amounts drawn (December 31, 2020 — nil) from the credit facility and $1.7 million (December 31, 2020 — $1.0 million) in letters of credit issued against the facility.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

 

As at    June 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 

Accounts payable

   $ 2,256      $ 3,849  

Commodity tax payable

     5,807      4,337

Tenant security deposits

     6,143      6,793

Employee unit-based compensation

     7,824      7,118

Trustee/director unit-based compensation

     6,291      5,219

Accrued salaries, incentives and benefits

     3,328      5,783

Accrued interest payable

     2,952      7,956

Accrued construction payable

     1,985      6,285

Accrued professional fees

     1,621      2,620

Accrued property operating costs

     10,849      8,878

Other tenant related liabilities

     3,624      1,690

Other accrued liabilities

     3,569      669
     $ 56,249      $ 61,197  

 

10.  DISTRIBUTIONS TO STAPLED UNITHOLDERS

Total distributions declared to stapled unitholders in the three month period ended June 30, 2021 were $47.3 million (2020 — $39.9 million) or 75.0 cents per stapled unit (2020 — 72.6 cents per stapled unit). Total distributions declared to stapled unitholders in the six month period ended June 30, 2021 were $93.5 million (2020 — $79.1 million) or $1.50 per stapled unit (2020 — $1.45 per stapled unit).

Distributions payable at June 30, 2021 of $16.4 million (25.0 cents per stapled unit), representing the June 2021 monthly distribution, were paid on July 15, 2021. Distributions payable at December 31, 2020 of $15.4 million were paid on January 15, 2021 and represented the December 2020 monthly distribution.

Subsequent to June 30, 2021, the distributions declared in July 2021 in the amount of $16.4 million or 25.0 cents per stapled unit will be paid on August 16, 2021.

 

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11.  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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were no options outstanding under this plan.

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:

 

      2021              2020  
      Number
(000s)
     Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
             Number
(000s)
     Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 

DSUs outstanding, January 1

     67    $ 52.93           50    $ 48.01  

Granted

     9      78.22               8      66.31

DSUs outstanding, June 30

     76    $ 56.01                 58    $ 50.70  

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:

 

     2021              2020  
     Number
(000s)
   

Weighted Average
Grant Date

Fair Value

             Number
(000s)
   

Weighted Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

RSUs and PSUs outstanding, January 1

    128   $ 59.83           145   $ 55.93  

New grants and distributions(1)

    49     78.24         52     66.39

Forfeited

                    (1     67.66

Settled in cash

    (13     60.09         (23     55.35

Settled in stapled units

    (17     60.09               (22     55.35

RSUs and PSUs outstanding, June 30(2)

    147   $ 65.58                 151   $ 59.57  

 

(1)  

Includes 18.7 RSUs and 25.0 PSUs granted during the six month period ended June 30, 2021 (2020 — 20.8 RSUs and 26.5 PSUs).

(2)  

Total restricted stapled units outstanding at June 30, 2021 include a total of 69.8 RSUs and 76.8 PSUs granted (2020 — 94.1 RSUs and 56.8 PSUs).

 

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The fair value of the outstanding RSUs was $4.9 million at June 30, 2021 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 9).

The fair value of the outstanding PSUs was $2.9 million at June 30, 2021 and is recorded as a liability in the employee unit-based compensation payables (note 9). The fair value is calculated using the Monte-Carlo simulation model based on the assumptions below as well as a 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, 2021, January 1, 2020, January 1, August 12 and
September 24, 2019
 

PSUs granted

     76,100

Term to expiry

     2.5 years  

Average volatility rate

     34.5%  

Weighted average risk free interest rate

     0.4%  

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

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

            

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2021      2020              2021        2020  

DSUs for trustees/directors (1)

  $ 742    $ 1,147         $ 1,045        $ 630  

Restricted Stapled Unit Plan for executives and employees

    1,727      2,079               3,227        2,374

Unit-based compensation expense

  $ 2,469    $ 3,226               $ 4,272        $ 3,004  

Fair value remeasurement expense included in the above:

               

DSUs for trustees/directors

  $ 420    $ 853         $ 310        $ 116  

Restricted Stapled Unit Plan for executives and employees

    624      1,021               621        259

Total fair value remeasurement expense

  $ 1,044    $ 1,874               $ 931      $ 375  

 

(1)  

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

 

(b)

Normal Course Issuer Bid

On May 19, 2021, 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 6,154,057 of Granite’s issued and outstanding stapled units. The NCIB commenced on May 21, 2021 and will conclude on the earlier of the date on which purchases under the bid have been completed and May 20, 2022. Pursuant to the policies of the TSX, daily purchases made by Granite through the TSX may not exceed 46,074 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, 2020 to May 20, 2021.

 

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During the six month period ended June 30, 2021, there were no stapled unit repurchases under the NCIB. During the six month period ended June 30, 2020, Granite repurchased 490,952 stapled units at an average stapled unit cost of $50.95 for total consideration of $25.0 million. The difference between the repurchase price and the average cost of the stapled units of $1.3 million was recorded to contributed surplus.

 

(c)    Stapled

Unit Offerings

On June 9, 2021, Granite completed an offering of 3,979,000 stapled units at a price of $79.50 per unit for gross proceeds of $316.3 million, including 519,000 stapled units issued pursuant to the exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. Total costs related to the offering totaled $13.2 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 $303.1 million.

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.

 

(d)    Accumulated

Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income consists of the following:

 

As at June 30,    2021     2020  

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

   $ 30,599     $ 311,565  

Fair value losses on derivatives designated as net investment hedges

     (5,316     (75,593
     $ 25,283     $ 235,972  

 

(1)   

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

 

12.  RENTAL REVENUE, RECOVERIES, COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

(a)

Rental revenue consists of:

 

     

Three Months Ended

June 30,

           

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
      2021      2020             2021      2020  

Base rent

   $ 79,924      $ 71,293          $ 160,217      $ 139,683  

Straight-line rent amortization

     1,737      1,509          4,847      2,925

Tenant incentive amortization

     (1,285      (1,311          (2,599      (2,586

Property tax recoveries

     8,807      6,346          17,015      12,501

Property insurance recoveries

     751      620          1,505      1,199

Operating cost recoveries

     4,029      2,551            8,920      5,336
     $ 93,963    $ 81,008          $ 189,905      $ 159,058

 

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(b)  Property operating costs consist of:

 

      
    Three Months Ended
June 30,
          

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2021        2020             2021        2020  

Non-recoverable from tenants:

                  

Property taxes and utilities

  $ 191      $ 213        $ 332      $ 470

Property insurance

    151        70          233        137

Repairs and maintenance

    78        183          141        328

Property management fees

    61        87          163        164

Professional fees

    70                   148        75

Environmental and appraisals

    63        87          129        237

Other

    51        (11            127        22
    $ 665      $ 629            $ 1,273        $ 1,433  

Recoverable from tenants:

                  

Property taxes and utilities

  $ 9,647      $ 6,992          $ 18,835      $ 13,869  

Property insurance

    1,076        720          1,982        1,396

Repairs and maintenance

    1,522        819          4,465        1,469

Property management fees

    677        603          1,355        1,230

Other

    47        80            120        614
    $ 12,969      $ 9,214            $ 26,757        $ 18,578  

Property operating costs

  $ 13,634      $ 9,843          $ 28,030      $ 20,011

 

(c)

General and administrative expenses consist of:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
           

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2021      2020             2021      2020  

Salaries, incentives and benefits

  $ 3,601    $ 3,234          $ 8,577      $ 7,044  

Audit, legal and consulting

    848      938          1,625      1,790

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

    782      1,194          1,125      740

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

    1,727      2,079          3,227      2,374

Other public entity costs

    658      562          1,082      936

Office rents including property taxes and common area maintenance costs

    84      99          202      198

Capital tax

    144      257          292      340

Information technology costs

    466      257          902      514

Other

    216      384            326      795
  $ 8,526    $ 9,004          $ 17,358    $ 14,731  

Less: capitalized general and administrative expenses

    (193      (18            (204      (18)  
    $ 8,333    $ 8,986          $ 17,154    $ 14,713

 

(1)  

For fair value remeasurement expense amounts see note 11(a).

During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021, Granite incurred less than $0.1 million of general and administrative expenses relating to COVID-19 (2020 — $0.1 million).

 

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(d)

Interest expense and other financing costs consist of:

 

      Three Months Ended
June 30,
         

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
      2021        2020           2021      2020  

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

   $ 8,438      $ 7,090        $ 17,780      $ 12,879  

Early redemption premium relating to 2021 Debentures (note 7(a))

                       3,963       

Amortization of deferred financing costs and other interest expense and charges (note 6)

     890        532        1,980      1,119

Interest expense related to lease obligations (note 8)

     338        400          796      793
   $ 9,666      $ 8,022      $ 24,519    $ 14,791

Less: capitalized interest

     (63        (259          (122      (383
     $ 9,603      $ 7,763        $ 24,397    $ 14,408

 

(e)

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

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
           

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2021        2020             2021        2020  

Foreign exchange forward contracts, net (note 15(a))

  $      $ 395          $      $ 11  

Foreign exchange collar contracts, net (note 15(a))

    807        (1,377          742        (1,377

Cross currency interest rate swaps (note 7(b))

    (658        4,873            (254        7,151
    $ 149        $ 3,891            $ 488        $ 5,785  

For the three month period ended June 30, 2021, the fair value gain of $0.6 million is associated with the fair value movement of the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap. For the six month period ended June 30, 2021, the net fair value gain of $0.2 million is associated with the fair value movements of the 2021 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap and 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap. The Trust did not employ or partially employed hedge accounting for the derivatives and therefore the change in fair value is recognized in fair value losses on financial instruments, net, in the condensed combined statements of net income (note 7(b)).

For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020, the fair value losses of $4.9 million and $7.2 million, respectively, were associated with the fair value movement of the 2024 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap. The Trust did not employ or partially employed hedge accounting for the derivative and therefore the change in fair value was recognized in fair value losses on financial instruments, net, in the condensed combined statements of net income.

 

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13.  INCOME TAXES

 

(a)

The major components of the income tax expense are:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
         

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2021      2020           2021      2020  

Current income tax expense

  $ 4,301    $ 2,099      $ 6,303    $ 3,376

Deferred income tax expense

    49,840      7,450          85,718      17,761

Income tax expense

  $ 54,141    $ 9,549          $ 92,021      $ 21,137  

(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
June 30,
         

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2021      2020           2021     2020  

Income before income taxes

  $ 371,115    $ 85,191        $ 639,271   $ 178,191

Expected income taxes at the Canadian statutory tax rate of 26.5% (2020 — 26.5%)

  $ 98,346      $ 22,576        $ 169,407     $ 47,221

Income distributed and taxable to unitholders

    (36,564      (12,954        (66,053     (25,314

Net foreign rate differentials

    (6,775      (1,095        (10,636     (3,449

Net change in provisions for uncertain tax positions

    287      423        450     23

Net permanent differences

    (48      (88        10     (49

Net effect of change in tax rates

    (1,044               (1,044      

Withholding taxes and other

    (61      687          (113     2,705

Income tax expense

  $ 54,141      $ 9,549          $ 92,021     $ 21,137  

 

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14.  DETAILS OF CASH FLOWS

 

(a)

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

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

        

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
     2021     2020          2021     2020  

Straight-line rent amortization

  $ (1,737   $ (1,509     $ (4,847   $ (2,925

Tenant incentive amortization

    1,285     1,311       2,599     2,586

Unit-based compensation expense (note 11(a))

    2,469     3,226       4,272     3,004

Fair value gains on investment properties

    (308,025     (34,548       (517,541     (70,541

Depreciation and amortization

    360     271       691     508

Fair value losses on financial instruments, net (note 12(e))

    149     3,891       488     5,785

Loss on sale of investment properties

    421             576      

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

    311     221       739     411

Amortization of deferred financing costs

    143     78       742     156

Deferred income taxes (note 13(a))

    49,840     7,450       85,718     17,761

Early redemption premium (note 7(a))

                  3,963      

Other

    (2     (24         (85     (75
    $ (254,786   $ (19,633       $ (422,685   $ (43,330

 

(b)

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

 

     

Three Months Ended

June 30,

         

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
      2021      2020           2021      2020  

Accounts receivable

   $ 2,052      $ (1,093      $ (1,024    $ 1,384  

Prepaid expenses and other

     1,028      1,285        (302      (49

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (4,177      5,565        (4,431      (1,112

Deferred revenue

     (574      1,283          692      1,405
     $ (1,671    $ 7,040          $ (5,065    $ 1,628  

 

(c)

Non-cash investing and financing activities

During the six month period ended June 30, 2021, 17 thousand stapled units (2020 — 22 thousand stapled units) with a value of $1.3 million (2020 — $1.3 million) were issued under the Restricted Stapled Unit Plan (note 11(a)) and are not recorded in the condensed combined statements of cash flows.

 

(d)

Cash and cash equivalents consist of:

 

As at    June 30, 2021      December 31, 2020  

Cash

   $ 577,620      $ 780,979  

Short-term deposits

     100,522      50,301
     $ 678,142      $ 831,280  

 

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15.  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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

 

As at    June 30, 2021      December 31, 2020  
      Carrying
Value
    Fair Value      Carrying
Value
    Fair Value  

Financial assets

         

Construction funds in escrow

   $ 8,144     $ 8,144      $ 8,402     $ 8,402

Other assets

     321 (1)      321      349 (1)      349

Cross currency interest rate swap

     48,816       48,816        28,676       28,676

Accounts receivable

     6,835       6,835      6,746       6,746

Prepaid expenses and other

     1,885 (2)      1,885      2,627 (2)      2,627

Cash and cash equivalents

     678,142       678,142      831,280       831,280
     $ 744,143     $ 744,143      $ 878,080     $ 878,080  

Financial liabilities

         

Unsecured debentures, net

   $ 1,393,812     $ 1,435,530      $ 1,643,175 (3)    $ 1,737,185  

Unsecured term loans, net

     528,586       528,586      534,947       534,947

Cross currency interest rate swaps

     29,471       29,471      114,264 (4)      114,264

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     56,249       56,249      61,197       61,197

Distributions payable

     16,421       16,421      15,422       15,422
     $ 2,024,539     $ 2,066,257      $ 2,369,005     $ 2,463,015  

 

(1)   

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

(2)   

Foreign exchange collars included in prepaid expenses.

(3)   

Balance includes current and non-current portions (note 7(a)).

(4)   

Balance includes current and non-current portions (note 7(b)).

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 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.

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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Trust did not have any outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020, the Trust recorded a net fair value loss of $0.4 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively, related to outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts (note 12(e)). At June 30, 2021, the Trust held six outstanding foreign exchange collar contracts (December 31, 2020 — 12) with a

 

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notional value of US$30.0 million (December 31, 2020 — 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 six outstanding foreign exchange collar contracts (December 31, 2020 — 12) with a notional value of 12.0 million (December 31, 2020 — 24.0 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 six month periods ended June 30, 2021, the Trust recorded a net fair value loss of $0.8 million (2020 — net fair value gain of $1.4 million) and $0.7 million (2020 — net fair value gain of $1.4 million), respectively, related to the outstanding foreign exchange collar contracts (note 12(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 June 30, 2021    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED OR DISCLOSED AT FAIR VALUE

      

Assets measured at fair value

      

Investment properties (note 4)

   $   $   $ 6,396,560

Cross currency interest rate swap (note 7)

           48,816      

Foreign exchange collars included in prepaid expenses and other

           1,885      

Liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value

      

Unsecured debentures, net (note 7)

     1,435,530            

Unsecured term loans, net (note 7)

           528,586      

Cross currency interest rate swaps (note 7)

           29,471      

Net (liabilities) assets measured or disclosed at fair value

   $ (1,435,530   $ (507,356   $ 6,396,560  

 

As at December 31, 2020    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED OR DISCLOSED AT FAIR VALUE

      

Assets measured at fair value

      

Investment properties (note 4)

   $   $   $ 5,855,583

Cross currency interest rate swap (note 7)

           28,676      

Foreign exchange collars included in prepaid expenses and other

           2,627      

Liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value

      

Unsecured debentures, net (note 7)

     1,737,185            

Unsecured term loans, net (note 7)

           534,947      

Cross currency interest rate swaps (note 7)

           114,264      

Net (liabilities) assets measured or disclosed at fair value

   $ (1,737,185   $ (617,908   $ 5,855,583  

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 six month periods ended June 30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020, there were no transfers between the levels.

 

(c)

Risk Management

Foreign exchange risk

As at June 30, 2021, 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

 

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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 June 30, 2021, the Trust’s foreign currency denominated net assets are $4.9 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 $32.5 million and $16.1 million, respectively, to comprehensive income.

 

16.  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 June 30, 2021  
      Granite REIT      Granite GP     

Eliminations/

Adjustments

    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

ASSETS

          

Non-current assets:

          

Investment properties

   $ 6,396,560           $ 6,396,560  

Investment in Granite LP(1)

            30      (30      

Other non-current assets

     66,286                       66,286
     6,462,846      30      (30     6,462,846

Current assets:

          

Other current assets

     20,795      25        20,820

Intercompany receivable(2)

            14,092      (14,092      

Cash and cash equivalents

     677,888      254              678,142

Total assets

   $ 7,161,529        14,401      (14,122   $ 7,161,808  

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

          

Non-current liabilities:

          

Unsecured debt, net

   $ 1,922,398           $ 1,922,398  

Other non-current liabilities

     522,039                       522,039
     2,444,437           2,444,437

Current liabilities:

          

Intercompany payable (2)

     14,092         (14,092      

Other current liabilities

     93,432      14,371              107,803

Total liabilities

     2,551,961      14,371      (14,092     2,552,240

Equity:

          

Stapled unitholders’ equity

     4,607,370      30        4,607,400

Non-controlling interests

     2,198               (30     2,168

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 7,161,529        14,401      (14,122   $ 7,161,808  

 

(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, 2020  
      Granite REIT      Granite GP     

Eliminations/

Adjustments

    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

ASSETS

          

Non-current assets:

          

Investment properties

   $ 5,855,583           $ 5,855,583  

Investment in Granite LP(1)

            25      (25      

Other non-current assets

     46,046                       46,046
     5,901,629      25      (25     5,901,629

Current assets:

          

Other current assets

     14,546      17        14,563

Intercompany receivable(2)

            13,792      (13,792      

Cash and cash equivalents

     830,455      825              831,280

Total assets

   $ 6,746,630        14,659      (13,817   $ 6,747,472  

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

       

Non-current liabilities:

          

Unsecured debt, net

   $ 1,928,252           $ 1,928,252  

Other non-current liabilities

     523,096                       523,096
     2,451,348           2,451,348

Current liabilities:

          

Unsecured debt, net

     249,870           249,870

Intercompany payable(2)

     13,792         (13,792      

Other current liabilities

     109,416      14,634              124,050

Total liabilities

     2,824,426      14,634      (13,792     2,825,268

Equity:

          

Stapled unitholders’ equity

     3,920,044      25        3,920,069

Non-controlling interests

     2,160               (25     2,135

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 6,746,630        14,659      (13,817   $ 6,747,472  

 

(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 June 30, 2021  
      Granite REIT     Granite GP    

Eliminations/

Adjustments

    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

Revenue

   $ 93,963         $ 93,963

General and administrative expenses

     8,333         8,333

Interest expense and other financing costs, net

     9,603         9,603

Other costs and expenses, net

     12,367         12,367

Share of (income) loss of Granite LP

           (3     3      

Fair value gains on investment properties, net

     (308,025         (308,025

Fair value losses on financial instruments, net

     149         149

Loss on sale of investment properties

     421                     421

Income before income taxes

     371,115     3     (3     371,115

Income tax expense

     54,141                     54,141

Net income

     316,974     3     (3     316,974

Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests

     66             (3     63

Net income attributable to stapled unitholders

   $ 316,908       3         $ 316,911

 

Income Statement    Three Months Ended June 30, 2020  
      Granite REIT     Granite GP    

Eliminations/

Adjustments

    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

Revenue

   $ 81,008         $ 81,008  

General and administrative expenses

     8,986         8,986

Interest expense and other financing costs, net

     7,763         7,763

Other costs and expenses, net

     9,725         9,725

Share of (income) loss of Granite LP

           (1     1      

Fair value gains on investment properties, net

     (34,548         (34,548

Fair value losses on financial instruments, net

     3,891                     3,891

Income before income taxes

     85,191     1     (1     85,191

Income tax expense

     9,549                     9,549

Net income

     75,642     1     (1     75,642

Less net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     (14             (1     (15

Net income attributable to stapled unitholders

   $ 75,656       1         $ 75,657  

 

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Income Statement    Six Months Ended June 30, 2021  
      Granite REIT     Granite GP    

Eliminations/

Adjustments

    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

Revenue

   $ 189,905         $ 189,905  

General and administrative expenses

     17,154         17,154

Interest expense and other financing costs

     24,397         24,397

Other costs and expenses, net

     25,560         25,560

Share of (income) loss of Granite LP

           (5     5      

Fair value gains on investment properties, net

     (517,541         (517,541

Fair value losses on financial instruments, net

     488         488

Loss on sale of investment properties

     576                     576

Income before income taxes

     639,271     5     (5     639,271

Income tax expense

     92,021                     92,021

Net income

     547,250     5     (5     547,250

Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests

     211             (5     206

Net income attributable to stapled unitholders

   $ 547,039       5         $ 547,044  

 

Income Statement    Six Months Ended June 30, 2020  
      Granite REIT     Granite GP    

Eliminations/

Adjustments

    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

Revenue

   $ 159,058         $ 159,058  

General and administrative expenses

     14,713         14,713

Interest expense and other financing costs

     14,408         14,408

Other costs and expenses, net

     16,502         16,502

Share of (income) loss of Granite LP

           (2     2      

Fair value gains on investment properties, net

     (70,541         (70,541

Fair value losses on financial instruments, net

     5,785                     5,785

Income before income taxes

     178,191     2     (2     178,191

Income tax expense

     21,137                     21,137

Net income

     157,054     2     (2     157,054

Less net income attributable to non-controlling interests

     103             (2     101

Net income attributable to stapled unitholders

   $ 156,951       2         $ 156,953  

 

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Statement of Cash Flows    Three Months Ended June 30, 2021  
      Granite REIT     Granite GP    

Eliminations/

Adjustments

    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net income

   $ 316,974       3     (3   $ 316,974  

Items not involving current cash flows

     (254,786     (3     3     (254,786

Changes in working capital balances

     (795     (876       (1,671

Other operating activities

     4,218                     4,218

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     65,611     (876           64,735

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Property acquisitions

     (133,376         (133,376

Proceeds from disposals, net

     12,809         12,809

Additions to income-producing properties

     (783         (783

Additions to properties under development

     (4,865         (4,865

Other investing activities

     (1,907                     (1,907

Cash used in investing activities

     (128,122                 (128,122

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Distributions paid

     (46,288         (46,288

Other financing activities

     302,811                     302,811

Cash provided by financing activities

     256,523                 256,523

Effect of exchange rate changes

     4,295                     4,295

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

   $ 198,307       (876         $ 197,431  

 

Statement of Cash Flows    Three Months Ended June 30, 2020  
      Granite REIT     Granite GP    

Eliminations/

Adjustments

    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net income

   $ 75,642       1     (1   $ 75,642  

Items not involving current cash flows

     (19,633     (1     1     (19,633

Changes in working capital balances

     7,084     (44           7,040

Other operating activities

     2,120                     2,120

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     65,213     (44           65,169

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Property acquisitions

     (331,805         (331,805

Additions to income-producing properties

     (1,083         (1,083

Additions to properties under development

     (26,122         (26,122

Construction funds released from escrow

     4,291         4,291

Other investing activities

     (72,606                     (72,606

Cash used in investing activities

     (427,325                 (427,325

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Distributions paid

     (38,890         (38,890

Other financing activities

     774,909                     774,909

Cash provided by financing activities

     736,019                 736,019

Effect of exchange rate changes

     1,313                     1,313

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

   $ 375,220       (44         $ 375,176  

 

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Statement of Cash Flows    Six Months Ended June 30, 2021  
      Granite REIT     Granite GP    

Eliminations/

Adjustments

    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net income

   $ 547,250       5     (5   $ 547,250  

Items not involving operating cash flows

     (422,685     (5     5     (422,685

Changes in working capital balances

     (4,494     (571       (5,065

Other operating activities

     9,540                     9,540

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     129,611     (571           129,040

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Property acquisitions

     (219,289         (219,289

Proceeds from disposals, net

     23,204         23,204

Additions to income-producing properties

     (783         (783

Additions to properties under development

     (17,286         (17,286

Construction funds released from escrow

     28         28

Other investing activities

     (2,578                     (2,578

Cash used in investing activities

     (216,704                 (216,704

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Distributions paid

     (92,551         (92,551

Other financing activities

     26,965                     26,965

Cash used in financing activities

     (65,586                 (65,586

Effect of exchange rate changes

     112                     112

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the period

   $ (152,567     (571         $ (153,138

 

Statement of Cash Flows    Six Months Ended June 30, 2020  
      Granite REIT     Granite GP    

Eliminations/

Adjustments

    Granite REIT and
Granite GP
Combined
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net income

   $ 157,054       2     (2   $ 157,054  

Items not involving operating cash flows

     (43,330     (2     2     (43,330

Changes in working capital balances

     1,814     (186       1,628

Other operating activities

     4,679                     4,679

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     120,217     (186           120,031

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Property acquisitions

     (360,754         (360,754

Additions to income-producing properties

     (3,318         (3,318

Additions to properties under development

     (32,194         (32,194

Construction funds released from escrow

     6,591         6,591

Other investing activities

     (90,854                     (90,854

Cash used in investing activities

     (480,529                 (480,529

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Distributions paid

     (78,140         (78,140

Other financing activities

     749,784                     749,784

Cash provided by financing activities

     671,644                 671,644

Effect of exchange rate changes

     7,425                     7,425

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

   $ 318,757       (186         $ 318,571  

 

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17.  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 June 30, 2021, the Trust’s contractual commitments totaled $182.1 million which comprised of construction and development projects of $117.4 million, the construction costs associated with a property under development in Murfreesboro, Tennessee of $64.7 million (US$52.2 million) (note 3).

(c)    In connection with the acquisitions of investment properties located in Palmetto, Georgia on November 12, 2020 and in Locust Grove, Georgia on March 12, 2021, $120.4 million (US$97.1 million) of bonds were assumed. The authorized amount of the bonds is $129.0 million (US$104.0 million), of which $120.4 million (US$97.1 million) was outstanding as at June 30, 2021. The bonds provide for a real estate tax abatement for the acquired investment properties. Through a series of transactions, the Trust is both the bondholder and the obligor of the bonds. Therefore, in accordance with IAS 32, the bonds are not recorded in the condensed combined balance sheet.

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.

 

18.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

(a)    Subsequent to June 30, 2021, the Trust declared monthly distributions for July 2021 of $16.4 million (note 10).

 

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