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Globe and Mail
01-08-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
The Keg Royalties Income Fund Obtains Unitholder Approval for the Transaction with Fairfax
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the ' Fund ') (TSX: is pleased to announce that, at its special meeting (' Meeting ') of the unitholders (' Unitholders ') and holders of securities exchangeable into units (the ' Exchangeable Unitholders ') of the Fund (the ' Units ') held earlier today, Unitholders and Exchangeable Unitholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposed acquisition by 1543965 B.C. Ltd. (the ' Purchaser '), a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (the ' Parent ') of all of the issued and outstanding units of the Fund not otherwise owned by it and its affiliates (collectively, ' Fairfax ') for a price of $18.60 per Unit (the ' Consideration '), payable in cash by way of a statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) in accordance with the arrangement agreement dated June 16, 2025 among the Fund, the Purchaser and the Parent (the ' Arrangement Agreement ', and such acquisition and the other transactions contemplated in the Arrangement Agreement, the ' Transaction '). The Arrangement Agreement provides that in addition to the Consideration, Unitholders will be entitled to receive a prorated monthly distribution for the month in which the closing occurs, as well as a special cash distribution based on the Fund's historical practice of paying annual special distributions, with such special cash distribution being set at $0.055 per Unit for the 2025 fiscal year, prorated for the portion of the fiscal year completed as of the closing of the Transaction. The Transaction required the approval of (a) more than two thirds of the votes cast by Unitholders (including for this purpose Exchangeable Unitholders) present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting, and (b) a simple majority of the votes cast by Unitholders present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting, excluding the votes of Fairfax and any other Unitholders whose votes were required to be excluded for the purposes of "minority approval" under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (' MI 61-101 '). Of the votes cast at the Meeting with respect to the Transaction, 99.42% were voted in favour of the Transaction. In addition, of the votes cast at the Meeting with respect to the Transaction, excluding those votes required to be excluded pursuant to MI 61-101, 98.79% were voted in favour of the Transaction. A report of voting results for the Meeting will be available on the SEDAR+ profile of the Fund at The Transaction is structured as a statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). The Fund and Fairfax intend to seek a final order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia to approve the plan of arrangement on August 7, 2025 (the ' Final Order '). Completion of the Transaction remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions, including the receipt of the Final Order. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions to the Transaction, the Transaction is expected to be completed on or about August 13, 2025. It is expected that the Units will be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange in connection with the Transaction. Forward Looking Information This news release contains 'forward-looking information' and 'forward-looking statements' (collectively, ' forward-looking information ') within the meaning of applicable securities laws. This information includes, but is not limited to, statements concerning the Fund's objectives, its strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements made with respect to the trustees of the Fund's (the ' Trustees ') beliefs, plans, estimates, projections and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'expects', 'estimates', 'intends', 'anticipates', 'believes', or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might', 'will', 'will be taken', 'occur' or 'be achieved'. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, intentions, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts but instead represent the Trustees' expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances. Forward-looking information in this news release, which includes, among other things, statements relating to the closing of the Transaction, the timing thereof and the conditions thereto, including the seeking of the Final Order and the expected delisting of the Units, is necessarily based on a number of opinions and assumptions that the Trustees considered appropriate and reasonable as of the date such statements are made in light of their experience, current conditions and expected future developments. Risks and uncertainties related to the Transaction include, but are not limited to: the possibility that the Transaction will not be completed on the terms and conditions currently contemplated; failure of the Fund and Fairfax to obtain the required court approval for, or satisfy other conditions to effect, the Transaction; and other risk factors contained in filings made by the Fund with the Canadian securities regulators, including the Fund's annual information form dated March 25, 2025 and financial statements and related management discussion and analysis for the financial year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the securities regulatory authorities in certain jurisdictions of Canada and available at Although the Trustees have attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other risk factors not presently known to them or that they presently believe are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date made. The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the Fund's expectations as of the date of this news release (or as the date they are otherwise stated to be made) and are subject to change after such date. However, the Fund disclaims any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws in Canada. All of the forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements. About The Keg Royalties Income Fund The Fund is a limited purpose, open-ended trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario that, through The Keg Rights Limited Partnership, a subsidiary of the Fund, owns certain trademarks and other related intellectual property used by Keg Restaurants Ltd. (' KRL '). Vancouver-based KRL is the leading operator and franchisor of steakhouse restaurants in Canada and has a substantial presence in select regional markets in the United States. KRL has been named the number one restaurant company to work for in Canada in the latest edition of Forbes "Canada's Best Employers 2025" survey. About Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management.
Globe and Mail
21-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Scotia Global Asset Management announces July 2025 cash distributions for Scotia ETFs
TORONTO, /CNW/ - Scotia Global Asset Management announced today the July 2025 cash distributions for the Scotia ETFs listed on the Cboe Canada exchange, which pay on a monthly basis. Unitholders of record on July 28, 2025 will receive a cash distribution payable on August 5, 2025, as noted below.
National Post
16-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Declares Cash Distribution for the Month of July, 2025
Article content Not for distribution to U.S. News Wire Services or dissemination in the United States. Article content TORONTO — Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ('Choice Properties') (TSX: announced today that the trustees of Choice Properties have declared a cash distribution for the month of July, 2025 of $0.064167 per trust unit, representing $0.77 per trust unit on an annualized basis, payable on August 15, 2025 to Unitholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2025. Article content Article content About Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Article content Choice Properties is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust that creates enduring value through places where people thrive. Article content We are more than a national owner, operator and developer of high-quality commercial and residential real estate. We believe in creating spaces that enhance how our tenants and communities come together to live, work, and connect. This includes our industry leadership in integrating environmental, social and economic sustainability practices into all aspects of our business. In everything we do, we are guided by a shared set of values grounded in Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content
National Post
10-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Starlight Announces Unitholder Approval of Proposed Mergers for Private Pools
Article content TORONTO — Starlight Investments Capital LP (' Starlight Capital'), on behalf of Starlight Private Global Infrastructure Pool, Starlight Private Global Real Estate Pool and Starlight Global Private Equity Pool (the ' Private Pools '), held a special meeting of holders of all series of units (' Unitholders ') of the Private Pools to consider and vote upon the proposed mergers (the ' Mergers ') of each of the Private Pools into Starlight Private Global Real Asset Trust as described in the joint management information circular dated May 30, 2025 (the ' Circular '). Article content At the special meeting, Unitholders approved the special resolution to authorize the Mergers. The Mergers are expected to be implemented on or about September 30, 2025. Article content Further information regarding the Mergers was outlined in the Circular. The Circular is also available on SEDAR+ at Article content Forward-looking statements Article content This press release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the implementation of the Mergers. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'plans', 'expects' or 'does not expect', 'is expected', 'scheduled', 'intends', 'anticipates' or 'does not anticipate', or 'believes', or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will' occur or be achieved. Article content By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. Known and unknown risk factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Private Pools could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Private Pools do not undertake to update or revise any forward- looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Article content The Article content 's investment objective is to achieve long–term capital appreciation and regular current income by investing globally in private infrastructure and infrastructure-related investments and in publicly-traded companies with direct or indirect exposure to infrastructure. Article content The Starlight Private Global Real Estate Pool 's investment objective is to achieve long–term capital appreciation and regular current income by investing globally in private real estate investments and in public real estate investment trusts and equity securities of corporations participating in the residential and commercial real estate sector. Article content The Starlight Global Private Equity Pool 's investment objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified global portfolio of private equity investments and publicly traded global equity securities. Article content About Starlight Capital and Starlight Investments Article content Starlight Capital Article content is an independent Canadian asset management firm with over $1 billion in assets under management. We manage Global and North American diversified private and public equity investments across traditional and alternative asset classes, including real estate, infrastructure and private equity. Our goal is to deliver superior risk-adjusted, total returns to investors through a disciplined investment approach: Focused Business Investing. Starlight Capital is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Starlight Investments. Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm with over 375 employees and $30B in AUM. A privately held owner, developer and asset manager of over 70,000 multi-residential suites and over 7 million square feet of commercial property space. Learn more at Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For further information, contact: Article content Dennis Mitchell Article content Article content Chief Executive Officer & Article content Article content Chief Investment Officer Article content Article content 1-416-855-2642 Article content Article content dmitchell@ Article content Graeme Llewellyn Article content Chief Financial Officer & Article content Article content Chief Operating Officer Article content Article content Article content
National Post
10-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust Announces Unitholder Approval of Proposed Amendments and Mergers
Article content TORONTO — Starlight Investments Capital GP Inc. (' Starlight Capital '), on behalf of Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust (the ' Trust '), held a special meeting (the ' Meeting ') of holders of all series of units (' Unitholders ') of the Trust to consider and vote upon the proposed mergers (the ' Mergers ') of Starlight Private Global Infrastructure Pool, Starlight Private Global Real Estate Pool and Starlight Global Private Equity Pool into the Trust and certain amendments to the Trust prior to the Mergers (the ' Pre-Merger Amendments ') as described in the joint management information circular dated May 30, 2025 (the ' Circular '). Article content At the special meeting, Unitholders approved the special resolution to authorize the Pre-Merger Amendments and Mergers. The Pre-Merger Amendments are expected to be implemented on or about July 31, 2025, or in any event, prior to the Mergers, and the Mergers are expected to be implemented on or about September 30, 2025. Article content Further information regarding the Pre-Merger Amendments and Mergers was outlined in the Circular. The Circular is also available on SEDAR+ at Article content Forward-looking statements Article content Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the implementation of the Pre-Merger Amendments and Mergers. Forward-looking statements ('FLS') are provided for the purpose of assisting the reader in understanding the Trust's financial performance, financial position and cash flows as at and for the periods ended on certain dates and to present information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. FLS involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may be general or specific and which give risk to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, assumptions may not be correct and objectives, strategic goals and priorities may not be achieved. FLS are statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'could,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'believe,' or 'estimate,' or other similar expressions. Statements that look forward in time or include anything other than historical information are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results, actions or events could differ materially from those set forth in the FLS. FLS are not guarantees of future performance and are by their nature based on numerous assumptions. Article content Information contained in FLS is based upon certain material assumptions applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including management's perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other considerations believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. Although the FLS contained herein are based upon what Starlight Capital believes to be reasonable assumptions, Starlight Capital cannot be sure that actual results will be consistent with these FLS. The reader is cautioned to consider the FLS carefully and not to place undue reliance on FLS. Article content The forward-looking statements relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this press release. Unless required by applicable law, it is not undertaken and specifically disclaimed that there is any intention or obligation to update or revise FLS, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Article content About Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust Article content The Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust 's investment objective is to provide unitholders with stable cash distributions and long-term capital appreciation through exposure to institutional quality real assets in the global real estate and global infrastructure sectors. Article content Starlight Capital is an independent Canadian asset management firm with over $1 billion in assets under management. We manage Global and North American diversified private and public equity investments across traditional and alternative asset classes, including real estate, infrastructure and private equity. Our goal is to deliver superior risk-adjusted, total returns to investors through a disciplined investment approach: Focused Business Investing. Starlight Capital is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Starlight Investments. Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm with over 375 employees and $30B in AUM. A privately held owner, developer and asset manager of over 70,000 multi-residential suites and over 7 million square feet of commercial property space. Learn more at and connect with us on LinkedIn at Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Dennis Mitchell Article content Article content Chief Executive Officer & Article content Article content Article content 1-416-855-2642 Article content Article content dmitchell@ Article content Graeme Llewellyn Article content Article content Chief Financial Officer & Article content Article content Article content Article content
