TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - August 10, 2017) - Timbercreek Financial (
"Our second-quarter financial and operational results were strong, highlighted by robust distributable income," said Andrew Jones, CEO of Timbercreek Financial. "Deal flow continues to be healthy and the competitive environment remains favourable, as evidenced by advances in the period, which were the highest in our history. The portfolio continues to perform well, delivering attractive risk-adjusted income to our shareholders."
Cameron Goodnough, President of Timbercreek Financial, added: "We continued to increase our capital base in the second quarter in order to capitalize on the demand for our customized financing solutions. We added $50 million of capacity to our credit facility, bringing the total available to $400 million, and completed our third convertible debenture offering since the merger, raising $45 million."
Second Quarter Highlights (versus Q2 2016)
For financial reporting purposes, the amalgamation contemplates Timbercreek Mortgage Investment Corporation ("TMC") as the acquirer of Timbercreek Senior Mortgage Investment Corporation ("MTG") on June 30, 2016, and as a result, the financials reflect a full quarter of TF's results for Q2 2017 in comparison to a full quarter of TMC's results for Q2 2016.
- Net interest income was $21.4 million, up from $10.9 million (Q1 2017 - $20.8 million)
- Net income and comprehensive income was $13.1 million, from $13.3 million (Q1 2017 - $12.9 million)
- Basic adjusted earnings per share remained stable at $0.18 compared to $0.18 (Q1 2017 - $0.18) and diluted earnings per share were $0.18 compared to $0.18 (Q1 2017 - $0.17)
- Weighted average interest rate on net mortgage investments was 7.2% compared to 9.1% (Q1 2017 - 7.3%), which reflects management's repositioning of the portfolio into lower-risk and more liquid mortgages
- Weighted average lender fees on all investments were 0.9%, compared to 1.5% (Q1 2017 - 1.1%)
- Distributable income per share remained stable at $0.19 (Q1 2017 - $0.18)
- On June 13, 2017, the Company closed on an unsecured convertible debenture offering for gross proceeds of $40.0 million plus additional $5.0 million on June 27, 2017 from the over-allotment option and net proceeds of $42.8 million. The unsecured convertible debentures will mature on June 30, 2024 and pay interest semi-annually on June 30 and December 31 at a rate of 5.30% per annum
June 30, 2017 - Investment Portfolio Highlights
- Net mortgage investments increased by 7.4% to $1,098.1 million (March 31, 2017 - $1,022.1 million) due to $191.4 million in advances offset by $115.4 million in repayments
- Net other investments increased to $62.0 million (March 31, 2017 - $24.90 million) due to $38.1 million in net advances offset by $1.0 million in repayments
- Net mortgage investments secured by cash-flowing properties represented 90.4% of the portfolio (March 31, 2017 - 88.6%), a key hallmark of our defensive investment strategy and highlighted by 50.3% secured by rental apartments
- First mortgages, which are lower risk, increased to 91.9% of the portfolio (March 31, 2017 - 86.5%)
- Weighted average loan-to-value decreased to 65.6% (March 31, 2017 - 67.2%)
- Weighted average remaining term to maturity of 1.3 years (March 31, 2017 - 1.3 years)
- The portfolio continues to be well diversified across Canada's largest provinces: Ontario (53.2%), Quebec (16.0%), British Columbia (11.6%), and Alberta (10.4%)
Operating Results Highlights
| Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, |
Year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | 2016 | |||||||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 21,448 | $ | 10,922 | $ | 42,214 | $ | 21,720 | $ | 61,422 | |||||
| Income from operations | $ | 18,357 | $ | 8,504 | $ | 35,901 | $ | 16,867 | $ | 51,231 | |||||
| Total net income and comprehensive income | $ | 13,135 | $ | 13,342 | $ | 26,081 | $ | 20,518 | $ | 45,999 | |||||
| Earnings per share (basic) | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.50 | $ | 0.80 | |||||
| Earnings per share (diluted) | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.50 | $ | 0.80 | |||||
| Adjusted total net income and comprehensive income | $ | 13,135 | $ | 7,199 | $ | 26,081 | $ | 14,375 | $ | 39,940 | |||||
| Adjusted earnings per share (basic and diluted) | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.70 | |||||
| Dividends to shareholders | $ | 12,656 | $ | 7,294 | $ | 25,290 | $ | 14,589 | $ | 39,893 | |||||
| Dividends per common share | $ | 0.171 | $ | 0.180 | $ | 0.342 | $ | 0.360 | $ | 0.702 | |||||
| Payout ratio on earnings per share | 96.3% | 54.7% | 97.0% | 71.1% | 86.7% | ||||||||||
| Distributable income | $ | 14,080 | $ | 7,606 | $ | 27,491 | $ | 14,860 | $ | 42,636 | |||||
| Distributable income per share | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.74 | |||||
| Payout ratio on distributable income | 89.9% | 95.9% | 92.0% | 98.2% | 93.5% | ||||||||||
Quarterly Conference Call
Interested parties are invited to participate in a conference call with management on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (EST) which will be followed by a question and answer period with analysts. Instructions on how to participate on this call are provided below:
| Dial-in-number(s): 1-(855) 223-7310 | |
| Event Conference ID: 53923943 | |
The playback of the conference call will also be available on www.timbercreekfinancial.com following the call.
About the Company
Timbercreek Financial is a leading non-bank, commercial real estate lender providing shorter-duration, structured financing solutions to commercial real estate professionals. Our sophisticated, service-oriented approach allows us to meet the needs of borrowers, including faster execution and more flexible terms that are not typically provided by Canadian financial institutions. By employing thorough underwriting, active management and strong governance, we are able to meet these needs while generating strong risk-adjusted yields for investors. Further information is available on our website, www.timbercreekfinancial.com.
Non-IFRS Measures
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Contact Information:
Timbercreek Financial
Cameron Goodnough
President
1-844-304-9967
cgoodnough@timbercreek.com