Firm Capital Property Trust Announces a $26 Million Acquisition of a 115,838 Square Foot Grocery Anchored Retail Property Located in Guelph, Ontario

TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firm Capital Property Trust (“FCPT” or the “Trust”) (TSXV:FCD.UN) is pleased to announce the purchase of a 100% interest in a 115,838 square foot grocery anchored retail property located in Guelph, Ontario. The acquisition price of the property is approximately $26.0 million, excluding transaction costs (the “Property”). The Property is being acquired at a 6.9% capitalization rate.  The acquisition is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2017.

The Property is located in well-established residential neighbourhood on a high traffic artery and is anchored by Sobeys (Freshco) and the LCBO with a strong mix of national tenants. The property is currently 99% occupied by 28 tenants.

The Property is being financed through the assumption of a $14 million 4.40% first mortgage that matures in 2024 and existing cash resources.

ABOUT FIRM CAPITAL PROPERTY TRUST (TSXV:FCD.UN)
Firm Capital Property Trust is focused on creating long-term value for Unitholders, through capital preservation and disciplined investing to achieve stable distributable income. In partnership with management and industry leaders, The Trust’s plan is to co-own a diversified property portfolio of multi-residential, flex industrial, net lease convenience retail, and core service provider professional space. In addition, to stand-alone accretive acquisitions, the Trust will make joint acquisitions with strong financial partners and acquisitions of partial interests from existing ownership groups, in a manner that provides liquidity to those selling owners and professional management for those remaining as partners.  Firm Capital Realty Partners Inc., through a structure focused on an alignment of interests with the Trust sources, syndicates and property and asset manages investments on behalf of the Trust.

Further information about the Trust can be found by selecting the Firm Capital Property Trust link at www.firmcapital.com.

FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
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For further information, please contact:

Robert McKee
President & Chief Executive Officer
(416) 635-0221

Sandy Poklar
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 635-0221