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Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Unitholders Vote FOR the Proposed Going-Private Transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership and Minto Group

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Executive Summary
- ISS and the REIT’s board of trustees recommend that unitholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution to approve the previously announced going‑private plan.
- The transaction will have Crestpoint acquire all Trust Units (except those held by Minto, affiliates, and certain senior officers) for $18.00 per unit in cash, representing a meaningful premium to recent market prices.
- The special meeting of unitholders is scheduled for March 3 2026 (virtual format), with the proxy voting deadline on February 27 2026.
Key Details
- Transaction Consideration: $18.00 per Trust Unit, all‑cash.
- Acquirer: Crestpoint Real Estate (Pine) Limited Partnership and its affiliate Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership (together “Crestpoint”).
- Seller: All Trust Units of Minto Apartment REIT, except units retained by Minto, affiliates, and certain senior officers (“Retained Interest Holders”).
- Arrangement Agreement Date: January 5 2026.
- Board & Committee Recommendation: Unanimous (conflicted trustees abstaining) recommendation to vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution.
- ISS Recommendation: Vote FOR; ISS cites an attractive cash offer and a premium not seen since May 2022.
- Special Meeting Details: Virtual‑only, online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MI2026, March 3 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
- Proxy Voting Deadline: Friday, February 27 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
- Voting Assistance Contacts: Laurel Hill Advisory Group – toll‑free 1‑877‑452‑7184 (North America), international 1‑416‑304‑0211, email [email protected].
- Management Information Circular: Dated January 29 2026; available on SEDAR+ and the REIT’s website.
Notable Quotes
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