Halmont Properties Corporation First Quarter Results

HALMONT PROPERTIES CORPORATION (TSX-V: HMT)

announced today that net income to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $ 622,000 as compared to net income of $ 770,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

		Three months ended
(in millions)		March 31, 2021				March 31, 2020
Revenue			$  2,153			$  2,735
Net income	- total		935			1,117
	- for common shareholders		622			770
Net income per share for common shareholders			0.34	¢		0.65	¢

The decrease in the Company’s earnings compared to the same period in 2020 is due principally to the impact of COVID-19 on our commercial office property portfolio. Our other business operations have performed well, and we are working to mitigate issues related to our commercial properties.

The book value of each common share increased to 0.61¢ at March 31, 2021 compared to 0.58¢ at March 31, 2020. Halmont revalues its principal assets each year in accordance with IFRS accounting principles, considering available market information and the relevant terms of its joint-venture and partnership agreements. As a result, the common share book value approximates their realizable values.

Halmont Properties Corporation invests directly in real estate and securities of companies holding property, energy, and infrastructure.

This news release includes certain forward-looking statements including management’s assessment of the Company’s future plans and operations based on current views and expectations. All statements other than statements of historic facts are forward looking statements. These statements contain substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which represent estimates and assumptions only as of the date on which such statements are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For additional information:

Heather M. Fitzpatrick [e-mail]