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Artis Real Estate Investment Trust M&A Announcement summary

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M&A Announcement summary15 Sep, 2025

Deal rationale and strategic fit

  • The merger creates a diversified, bank-led financial services platform by combining a Schedule I bank, mortgage origination, and a large real estate portfolio, leveraging the strengths of both organizations.

  • Capital from real estate asset sales will be rotated into higher ROE financial services opportunities, unlocking value and supporting growth.

  • The combined entity offers scale, growth, and strategic synergies, diversifying income streams and enhancing public market positioning.

  • Investors gain access to the resilient Canadian financial services sector, historically delivering durable double-digit returns and stable cash flows.

  • The leadership team blends deep experience in financial services, real estate, and capital markets, supporting disciplined growth and long-term value creation.

Financial terms and conditions

  • Artis unitholders will receive one RFA Financial common share per unit and will own 68% of the new entity, with RFA shareholders owning 32%.

  • RFA Financial will be listed on the TSX, and Artis will be delisted post-closing.

  • The initial annual dividend is set at $0.44 per share, paid quarterly, with the intention to grow as earnings increase.

  • Dividends are expected to be fully covered by net income and cash flow, and classified as eligible dividends for Canadian tax purposes.

  • The transaction includes a $25 million termination fee payable by either party under certain circumstances.

Synergies and expected cost savings

  • The merger leverages Artis’s real estate and public market expertise with RFA’s private market and banking capabilities, aiming for operational efficiency and higher ROE.

  • Capital reallocation from real estate sales to financial services is expected to drive higher returns and faster earnings growth.

  • The combined platform expects to benefit from a cost-of-funds advantage and economies of scale, driving improved efficiency ratios.

  • The merger is expected to be accretive to net income and enhance shareholder returns through sustainable dividends.

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Artis Real Estate Investment Trust is a Canadian REIT focused on the ownership and management of commercial real estate. The company’s portfolio includes office, retail, and industrial properties across Canada and the United States. It also engages in real estate development and redevelopment projects. The company is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, and its shares are listed on the TSX.

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