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Highlights:

  • UFC declares Q2 2025 dividend of CAD 0.0125 per common and preferred share.
  • The company’s shareholders may reinvest dividends through DRIP at a 5% market discount.
  • The dividend is payable on July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2025. 

Urbanfund Corp. (TSX-V: UFC) (“Urbanfund” or the “Company”) is a real estate development and operating company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The Company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “UFC” and is a reporting issuer in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. 

The company has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend for both its common shares and Series A first preferred shares. The dividend of CAD 0.0125 per share covers the three-month period ended June 30, 2025, and represents an annualized rate of CAD 0.05 per share. 

The dividend is slated towill be paid on July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2025. The Company confirmed that this dividend qualifies as an "eligible dividend" under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and similar provincial and territorial legislation. Eligible dividends are subject to enhanced tax credits for Canadian resident shareholders. 

Urbanfund also reminded shareholders about its Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs), which apply to both its common shares and Series A preferred shares. Under the DRIPs, eligible shareholders may elect to have their quarterly cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional common shares of the Company. These shares will be issued at a 5% discount to the volume-weighted average trading price (VWAP) of Urbanfund’s common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange for the ten trading days preceding the dividend payment date. 

The DRIP offers an option for investors who wish to increase their holdings in the Company without incurring transaction costs typically associated with market purchases The Company noted that the declaration of future dividends remains at the discretion of the Board of Directors and is subject to review each quarter. Future dividends will depend on a variety of factors including the Company’s financial performance, cash requirements, market conditions, and other matters the Board considers relevant. 

Urbanfund focuses on identifying, evaluating, and investing in real estate or real estate-related projects in key urban centres across Canada. Its portfolio includes assets located in Toronto, Belleville, Kitchener, London, and Brampton in Ontario; Montreal and Quebec City in Quebec; and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 

The Company’s business model includes a mix of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. Urbanfund’s operations involve acquisition, development, leasing, and management of its assets. While it remains focused on managing its existing portfolio, the Company continues to explore opportunities for strategic investments in established and emerging markets across its regional footprint. 

The dividend announcement comes as part of the Company’s ongoing efforts to return value to shareholders while maintaining flexibility in capital allocation. The availability of the DRIP program offers an optional reinvestment path for shareholders who may be seeking long-term exposure to Urbanfund’s real estate portfolio through additional share accumulation.