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Toronto, Ontario (March 13, 2026)<\/strong> \u2013 The Board of Trustees of SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (\u201cSmartCentres\u201d, the \u201cTrust\u201d or the \u201cREIT\u201d) (TSX: SRU.UN) today provided a further update regarding certain existing arrangements referred to in the REIT\u2019s press release dated February 27, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The parties have agreed to further extend the existing agreements to April 16, 2026 for the reasons previously set out and allow additional time for the agreements to be finalized. We anticipate the good faith negotiations to result in mutually acceptable arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Independent Committee of the Board, composed entirely of independent trustees, is overseeing the discussions on behalf of the REIT with Penguin and Mr. Goldhar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About SmartCentres <\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SmartCentres is one of Canada\u2019s largest fully integrated REITs, with a best-in-class and growing mixed-use portfolio featuring 198 strategically located properties in communities across the country. SmartCentres has approximately $12.1 billion in assets consisting of income producing value-oriented retail, purpose-built rental, first-class office and self-storage properties. SmartCentres owns 35.6 million square feet of leasable space with 98.6% in place and committed occupancy, on 3,500 acres of owned land across Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, please visit www.smartcentres.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further information, please contact:<\/strong>
Peter Slan
Chief Financial Officer
(905) 326-6400 ext. 7571
pslan@smartcentres.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media inquiries (on behalf of the Independent Committee)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Block
FGS Longview
peter.block@fgslongview.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain statements in this Press Release are \u00ab\u00a0forward-looking statements\u00a0\u00bb that reflect management, the Board and the Independent Committee’s expectations regarding the Trust’s future arrangements, growth, operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities. More specifically, certain statements including, but not limited to, statements related to ongoing discussions with Mr. Goldhar and Penguin, the potential outcomes, terms and timing of these discussions or any existing or new arrangements resulting therefrom and the focus of the Board and Independent Committee and statements that contain words such as \u00ab\u00a0could\u00a0\u00bb, \u00ab\u00a0should\u00a0\u00bb, \u00ab\u00a0can\u00a0\u00bb, \u00ab\u00a0anticipate\u00a0\u00bb, \u00ab\u00a0expect\u00a0\u00bb, \u201censures\u201d, \u00ab\u00a0believe\u00a0\u00bb, \u00ab\u00a0will\u00a0\u00bb, \u00ab\u00a0may\u00a0\u00bb and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, constitute \u00ab\u00a0forward-looking statements\u00a0\u00bb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions, estimates, expectations and opinions, which are considered reasonable and represent best judgment based on available facts, as of the date such statements are made. If such assumptions, estimates, expectations and opinions prove to be incorrect, actual and future results may be materially different than expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.  Material factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making an estimate set out in the forward-looking information may include, but are not limited to: continued performance of the parties in the ordinary course in accordance with the terms of the existing arrangements, as extended; expectations regarding ongoing constructive discussions between the Trust and Mr. Goldhar and Penguin; and the likelihood of a mutually acceptable outcome on or before the agreed April 16, 2026 extension date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including that the discussions between the parties could be unsuccessful; that the existing agreements could be terminated in accordance with their terms and that Mr. Goldhar does not remain with the Trust; that the terms of any amended, extended, supplemented or replaced definitive agreements could be on terms and conditions less favourable to the Trust than current arrangements; that the parties may not complete discussions or that definitive agreements may not be reached on or before the agreed extension date, or at all, or that one or more further extensions may be required; and the potential effects and outcomes, including on the Trust\u2019s unit price and trading liquidity, arising from the discussions between the parties. The foregoing list of risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors is not exhaustive. Readers should consult the more complete discussion of the Trust\u2019s business, financial condition and prospects under the heading \u201cRisks and Uncertainties\u201d and elsewhere in SmartCentres\u2019 most recent Management\u2019s Discussion and Analysis, as well as under the heading \u201cRisk Factors\u201d in SmartCentres\u2019 most recent annual information form. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release are based on what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, SmartCentres cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These forward-looking statements are made as at the date of this Press Release and SmartCentres assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances unless otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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