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REITs: Calloway relies on big-box stores

Calloway REIT

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REITs continue to be popular among investors seeking income. Recently, an Inner Circle member asked about a REIT that specializes in big-box outdoor malls and features North America’s most famous big-box chain as its most important tenant.

Q: Pat: What is your opinion of Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust? Thanks.

A: Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust, (Symbol CWT.UN on Toronto; www.callowayreit.com), owns, develops and operates big-box outdoor malls across Canada.

In all, Calloway owns 129 shopping centres and two office buildings, with 25.3 million square feet of leasable area. This REIT’s malls are mainly located in the suburbs of larger cities and have lots of room for parking and additional building.

The trust gets 58% of its revenue from Ontario, 15% from Quebec, 9% from B.C., 4% from Manitoba, 4% from Saskatchewan, 3% from Newfoundland and Labrador, 3% from Alberta, 2% from Nova Scotia, 1% from New Brunswick and 1% from Prince Edward Island.

Calloway’s largest tenants are Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire/Mark’s Work Wearhouse/Forzani Group, Winners, Best Buy/Future Shop and Reitmans.

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REITs: Wal-Mart a tenant in almost 80% of Calloway’s malls

Wal-Mart is currently a tenant in 76, or 79%, of this REIT’s malls. Calloway depends on Wal-Mart for 26.3% of its revenue.

In the three months ended September 30, 2011, Calloway’s revenue rose 6.5%, to $124.9 million from $117.3 million. Cash flow per unit rose 13.5%, to $0.42 from $0.37.

Calloway REIT’s occupancy rate is a high 99.0%. Only 2.9% of its leases are maturing in 2012; 6.6% in 2013; 6.0% in 2014; and 6.1% in 2015. The trust pays a monthly distribution of $0.129, for a 5.8% annual yield.

In the Inner Circle Q&A, Pat looks at whether Calloway REIT’s focus on Ontario represents a risk as the province’s economy recovers. He also analyzes the pros and cons of relying heavily on one major tenant, Wal-Mart. He concludes with his clear buy-hold-sell advice.

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