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FIRST CAPITAL REIT REMINDS UNITHOLDERS TO VOTE IN FAVOUR OF THE PROPOSED ARRANGEMENT AND AMENDS DECLARATION OF TRUST

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 06, 2025 · 17:01 FCR · 19.06 FIRST CAPITAL REALTY INC.
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Executive Summary

  • First Capital REIT reminds unitholders to vote in favour of a proposed plan of arrangement that will eliminate its wholly‑owned subsidiary and hold the real‑property portfolio through partnership structures, simplifying the organization.
  • The Board has also approved an Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust effective immediately, removing an exclusive‑forum provision and aligning governance with best practices.
  • If approved at the special meeting on 24 Nov 2025, the arrangement is expected to become effective around 30 Nov 2025, reducing accounting, legal and tax compliance complexity without affecting business strategy.

Key Details

  • Proposed Arrangement: Eliminate First Capital Realty Inc.; transfer real‑property assets to subsidiary partnerships/trusts; simplify operating structure.
  • Board Recommendation: Unanimously approved; urges unitholders to vote “yes” at the special meeting (10:00 a.m. Toronto time, 24 Nov 2025).
  • Expected Benefits: Lower accounting and legal reporting costs; reduced income‑tax compliance complexity; no change to business strategy.
  • Regulatory Approvals: Received advance CRA tax ruling and interim order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice authorizing related matters.
  • Effective Date (if approved): Anticipated on or about 30 Nov 2025.
  • Declaration of Trust Amendments – Immediate: Board approved an Amended & Restated Declaration removing exclusive‑forum clause, allowing litigation in any proper jurisdiction; minor clerical changes only.
  • Proposed Declaration of Trust (contingent): Additional amendments to be adopted upon arrangement implementation; includes housekeeping changes and revised Section 3.1 wording concerning unit subdivisions/ consolidations requiring unitholder approval.
  • Voting Instructions: Internet (www.proxyvote.com), telephone (1‑800‑474‑7493 EN / 1‑800‑474‑7501 FR), mail to Data Processing Centre, P.O. Box 3700 STN Industrial Park, Markham, ON L3R 9Z9; proxies due by 10:00 a.m. on 20 Nov 2025 (or 48 h before any adjourned meeting).
  • Proxy Solicitation Agent: Apollo Advisors (tel 647‑407‑5667; email info@apollo‑advisors.ca).

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