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MINTO APARTMENT REIT OBTAINS FINAL COURT APPROVAL FOR PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT WITH CRESTPOINT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND MINTO GROUP

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Executive Summary
- The Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued a final order approving Minto Apartment REIT’s plan of arrangement under which Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd. partnership will acquire all outstanding trust units (excluding those held by insiders) at $18.00 per unit in cash.
- Unitholders previously voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Arrangement; completion is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory and lender approvals.
- The transaction represents a full exit for public unitholders, providing immediate liquidity and a definitive valuation for the REIT’s portfolio.
Key Details
- Transaction Structure: Cash acquisition of all publicly held trust units (excluding insider holdings) at $18.00 per Trust Unit.
- Seller: Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: MI.UN).
- Buyer: Affiliate of Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership.
- Court Approval: Final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) confirming the Arrangement.
- Unitholder Vote: Overwhelming approval in the prior shareholder meeting.
- Closing Timeline: Anticipated second half of 2026, pending:
- Competition Act (Canada) approval,
- Consent from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,
- Lender consents, and
- Satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions.
- Reference Documents: Arrangement Agreement dated Jan 5 2026; Management Information Circular dated Jan 29 2026 – both filed on SEDAR+.
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May 11, 2026 · 17:00