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Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum Artis Real Estate Investment Pref Shs Series E T.AX.PR.E

Alternate Symbol(s):  ARESF | T.AX.UN | T.AX.PR.I

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated closed-end REIT based in Canada. Artis REIT's portfolio comprises properties located in Central and Western Canada and select markets throughout the United States, including regions such as Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Arizona, Minnesota, Colorado, New York, and Wisconsin. The properties are divided into... see more

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Post by Frankie10 on Mar 01, 2023 11:29am

Let's be Honest

We have ZERO capital available moving forward to buy more public securities. We are in fact a NET SELLER of securities now. The previous reasoning for lack of disclosure of current holdings was fear of being front-run - this reasonaing is no longer relevant. That said, can management please disclose the current holdings as a good faith gesture to investors, whom deserve to know what they in fact own.

Side note - Artis in theory can sell all public securities that outperformed Artis during the holding period, FOR A LOSS, and roll those proceeds into the NCIB - essentially pulling off a positive pair trade. This would unwind all public security bets, free up future cash flow for debt repayment and avoid taking on more debt to run the NCIB. Albiet staying in cash or simply paying down debt would have been better - dosn't mean you can't put a nice spin on it.

Manji take notes... you have an hour and a half before the phone rings with angry investors on the other end.
Comment by DZtrader on Mar 01, 2023 11:35am
That's hillarious, I was just thinking along those same lines. Problem is, in doing so, it would admit not only defeat but that they were completely wrong (which they were). Not sure those boys want thta much egg on their faces. I think they down play their purchases and start leaning to debt reduction talks to silence things. Whether or not they follow through is another thing.I think the FCR ...more  
Comment by Reece1986b on Mar 01, 2023 11:37am
Completely agree. Well said Frankie10!
Comment by CatchTheDip on Mar 01, 2023 12:51pm
Over 300M held for sale. Lots more sales are coming. 
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