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Independent Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis 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
- Glass Lewis recommends that unitholders vote FOR the proposed going‑private arrangement whereby Crestpoint will acquire all Trust Units for $18.00 per unit in an all‑cash transaction.
- The REIT’s Board of Trustees and a special committee of independent trustees have unanimously endorsed the Arrangement as fair and in the best interests of unitholders (excluding retained interest holders).
- A virtual special meeting of unitholders is scheduled for March 3, 2026 to consider the Arrangement Resolution; voting deadline is February 27, 2026.
Key Details
- Transaction Structure: All‑cash acquisition of Trust Units (except those held by Minto, affiliates, and certain senior officers) at $18.00 per unit.
- Counterparties: Crestpoint Real Estate (Pine) Limited Partnership (affiliate of Crestpoint Real Estate Investments LP) and an affiliate of the Minto Group.
- Board & Committee Recommendation: Both the Board of Trustees (conflicted trustees abstaining) and a special committee of independent trustees, after consulting financial and legal advisors, deem the Arrangement fair to unitholders and in the REIT’s best interests.
- Special Meeting Details: Virtual‑only meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MI2026 on March 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET; proxy voting deadline is February 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
- Proxy Advisory Opinion: Glass Lewis & Co., LLC recommends a FOR vote on the Arrangement Resolution.
- Retained Interest Holders: Trust Units held directly or indirectly by Minto, its affiliates, and certain senior officers are excluded from the acquisition.
- Voting Assistance: Unitholders can obtain voting help via Laurel Hill Advisory Group (toll‑free 1‑877‑452‑7184, international 1‑416‑304‑0211, email [email protected]).
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May 11, 2026 · 17:00