Canadian Net Real Estate Investment Trust

Fonds de placement immobilier Canadien Net

106 Gun Avenue

Pointe Claire, Qc, H9R 3X3

(450) 536-5328

www.cnetreit.com

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 21, 2022

CANADIAN NET REIT ANNOUNCES ITS RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, AN INCREASE IN ITS PER UNIT DISTRIBUTIONS FOR 2023 AND

Q1 2023 MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

Montréal (Québec) - (TSX-V:NET.UN) Canadian Net Real Estate Investment Trust ("Canadian Net" or the "Trust") announces its results for the quarter ended September 30th, 2022, an increase in its per unit distributions for an 11th consecutive year, and monthly distributions for the months of January, February and March 2023.

Jason Parravano, President and CEO says: "I am pleased to share our results this quarter, which demonstrate the strength and resilience of our portfolio. Despite a challenging macro-environment, highlighted by higher interest rates and inflation, we continue to deliver per unit FFO accretion which has permitted us to once again, and for an 11th consecutive year, raise our distribution headed into 2023. This will mark a cumulative 176% increase in our per unit distribution rate since we began distributing in 2012."

RESULTS

For the quarter ended September 30th, 2022, Canadian Net reported funds from operations per unit1 ("FFO per unit") of $0.163 compared to $0.145 per unit for the quarter ended September 30th, 2021, an increase of 12%. Funds from Operations1 ("FFO") was $3,347,120, an increase of 20% relative to $2,790,255 in Q3 2021.

During Q3 2022, the Trust's property rental income was $6,369,404 compared to $4,885,412 in Q3 2021, an increase of 30%. Net Operating Income1 ("NOI") was $4,773,698 compared to $3,725,787 in Q3 2021, an increase of 28%.

Canadian Net also recorded a loss attributable to unitholders of $540,958 compared to a net income of $11,192,478 in Q3 2021.

For the nine-month period ended September 30th, 2022, Canadian Net reported FFO per unit1 of $0.474 compared to $0.434 per unit for the same period in 2021, an increase of 9%. FFO1 was $9,709,595, an increase of 24% relative to $7,820,191 for the nine-monthperiod ended September 30th, 2021.

During the period, the Trust's property rental income was $17,676,041 compared to $14,020,771 for the same period in 2021, an increase of 26%. NOI1 was $13,494,033 compared to $10,417,458 for the same period in 2021, an increase of 30%.

Canadian Net also recorded a net income attributable to unitholders of $2,816,358 compared to $17,636,921 for the same period in 2021.

The FFO1 increase was primarily due to the impact of the newly acquired properties, partially offset by interest on mortgages associated with said properties and higher interest rates on existing variable-rate mortgages and credit facilities. On the rental income and NOI1 sides, the increases can be explained by the impact of the newly acquired properties. Finally, the net income variance can be attributed to the impact of NOI1 from newly acquired properties, partially offset by interest on mortgages associated with said properties, as well as the change in fair value of investment properties.

1 This is a non-IFRS financial measure that does not have any standardized IFRS meaning and as such may not be comparable to other issuers. Refer to section "Non-IFRS Financial Measures".

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DISTRIBUTIONS

Starting in January 2023, the annual distribution will go from $0.34 to $0.345 per unit, representing an increase of 1.5%. With this increase, Canadian Net's distributions have increased 176% since its first distributions in 2012, representing a compounded annual growth rate of 9.7%.

Canadian Net announces that it will make monthly cash distributions of $0.02875 per unit, representing $0.345 per unit on an annualized basis, on January 31st, February 28th and March 31st, 2023, to unitholders of record on January 13th, February 15th and March 15th, 2023, respectively.

The tables below represent other financial highlights as well as the reconciliations of certain non-IFRS measures for the periods ended September 30th, 2022, and its comparative period. This information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A for the quarter ended September 30th, 2022, and the Consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A for the quarter ended September 30th, 2021.

SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

9 months

Periods ended September 30

2022

2021

%

Financial info

Property rental income

17,676,041

14,020,771

3,655,270

26%

Net income and

comprehensive income

2,816,358

17,636,921

(14,820,563)

(84%)

NOI (1)

13,494,033

10,417,458

3,076,575

30%

FFO (1)

9,709,595

7,820,191

1,889,404

24%

AFFO (1)

9,178,267

7,234,005

1,944,262

27%

EBITDA (1)

7,277,200

20,862,849

(13,585,649)

(65%)

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

13,658,110

10,716,808

2,941,302

27%

Investment properties

291,358,184

225,342,146

66,016,038

29%

Adjusted investment properties (1)

338,203,870

268,241,443

69,962,427

26%

Total assets

315,184,668

254,507,121

60,677,547

24%

Mortgages

135,331,955

108,234,779

27,097,176

25%

Long-term debt

45,000

60,000

(15,000)

(25%)

Current portion of mortgages and long term-debt

21,187,436

10,675,435

10,512,001

98%

Credit facilities

16,435,362

-

16,435,362

n/a

Total convertible debentures

8,442,262

8,228,420

213,842

3%

Total equity

129,746,124

123,207,391

6,538,733

5%

Weighted average units o/s - basic

20,488,429

18,030,472

2,457,957

14%

Amounts on a per unit basis

FFO(1)

0.474

0.434

0.040

9%

AFFO(1)

0.448

0.401

0.047

12%

Distributions

0.255

0.225

0.030

13%

  1. This is a non-IFRS financial measure that does not have any standardized IFRS meaning and as such may not be comparable to other issuers. Refer to section "Non-IFRS financial measures".

NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

The Trust's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). In this press release, as a complement to results provided in accordance with IFRS, the Trust discloses and discusses certain non-IFRS financial measures: FFO, FFO per unit, AFFO, AFFO per unit, NOI, and Adjusted Investment Properties. These non-IFRS measures are not defined by IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning, and may not be comparable with similar measures presented by other issuers. Canadian Net has presented such non-IFRS measures as management of the Trust believes they are relevant measures of Canadian Net's underlying operating performance and debt management. Non-IFRS measures should not be considered as alternatives to net income, cash generated from (utilized in) operating activities, or comparable metrics determined in accordance with IFRS as indicators of the Trust's performance, liquidity, cash flow, and profitability. Information appearing in this news release is a select summary of results. This news release should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and MD&A for the Trust. Please refer to the "Non IFRS Financial Measures" section in Canadian Net's management's discussion and analysis for the period ended September 30, 2022, available under Canadian Net's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com for a full description of these measures and, where applicable, a reconciliation to the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with IFRS. Such explanation is incorporated by reference herein.

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In addition, below are the reconciling tables for the non-IFRS measures used in this press release.

Reconciliation of Investment Properties to Adjusted Investment Properties

As at September 30

2022

2021

Investment Properties

Developed properties

291,358,184

225,342,146

29%

Joint Venture Ownership(1)

Developed properties

43,999,121

39,222,865

12%

Properties under development

2,846,565

3,676,432

(23%)

Adjusted Investment Properties(2)

338,203,870

268,241,443

26%

  1. Represents Canadian Net's proportionate share
  2. This is a non-IFRS financial measure that does not have any standardized IFRS meaning and as such may not be comparable to other issuers. Refer to section "Non-IFRS financial measures"

Results of Operations

3 months

9 months

Periods ended September 30

2022

2021

2022

2021

Rental Income

6,369,404

4,885,412

1,483,992

17,676,041

14,020,771

3,655,270

Operating costs

(1,595,706)

(1,159,625)

(436,081)

(4,182,008)

(3,603,313)

(578,695)

Net Operating Income(1)

4,773,698

3,725,787

1,047,911

13,494,033

10,417,458

3,076,575

Share of net income (loss) from

investments in joint ventures

(119,309)

1,760,905

(1,880,214)

935,231

1,866,328

(931,097)

Increase/(decrease) in fair values

of investment properties

(3,295,446)

6,794,914

(10,090,360)

(6,353,047)

10,002,310

(16,355,357)

Financial expenses

1,561,826

885,608

676,218

4,079,981

3,721,491

358,490

Administrative expenses

222,210

205,425

16,785

672,702

619,138

53,564

Unit-based compensation

115,865

(1,905)

117,770

507,176

308,546

198,630

Net income

and comprehensive income

(540,958)

11,192,478

(11,733,436)

2,816,358

17,636,921

(14,820,563)

FFO(1)

3,347,120

2,790,255

20%

9,709,595

7,820,191

24%

FFO per unit(1)

0.163

0.145

12%

0.474

0.434

9%

Weighted avg. units o/s

Basic

20,592,733

19,186,564

1,406,169

20,488,429

18,030,472

2,457,957

  1. This is a non-IFRS financial measure that does not have any standardized IFRS meaning and as such may not be comparable to other issuers. Refer to section "Non-IFRS financial measures"

Reconciliation Of Net Income to Funds From Operations

3 months

9 months

Periods ended September 30

2022

2021

2022

2021

Net income attributable

to unitholders

(540,958)

11,192,478

(11,733,436)

2,816,358

17,636,921

(14,820,563)

in value of investment properties

3,295,446

(6,794,914)

10,090,360

6,353,047

(10,002,310)

16,355,357

in value of investment

properties in joint ventures

591,229

(1,335,437)

1,926,666

418,539

(616,951)

1,035,490

Unit based compensation

115,865

(1,905)

117,770

507,176

308,546

198,630

fair value adjustments on derivative

financial instruments

(112,130)

(277,250)

165,120

(390,676)

473,220

(863,896)

Interest on the lease liability

-

7,283

(7,283)

7,483

21,554

(14,071)

Income taxes

(2,332)

-

(2,332)

(2,332)

(789)

(1,543)

FFO(1)

3,347,120

2,790,255

20%

9,709,595

7,820,191

24%

FFO per unit(1)

0.163

0.145

12%

0.474

0.434

9%

Distributions

1,748,368

1,446,381

301,987

5,218,536

4,063,714

1,154,822

Distributions per unit

0.085

0.075

13%

0.255

0.225

13%

FFO per unit(1) - after distributions

0.078

0.070

10%

0.219

0.209

5%

Distributions per unit as a % of

FFO per unit(1)

52%

52%

-

54%

52%

2%

Weighted avg. units o/s

Basic

20,592,733

19,186,564

1,406,169

20,488,429

18,030,472

2,457,957

  1. This is a non-IFRS financial measure that does not have any standardized IFRS meaning and as such may not be comparable to other issuers. Refer to section "Non-IFRS financial measures"

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Adjusted Funds from Operations

3 months

9 months

Periods ended September 30

2022

2021

2022

2021

FFO (1)

3,347,120

2,790,255

556,865

9,709,595

7,820,191

1,889,404

Amortization of finance charges

included in interest expense

-

-

-

-

-

-

Straight-line rent adjustment(2)

(119,325)

(142,009)

22,684

(362,280)

(447,320)

85,040

Maintenance/cap-ex on

existing properties

(85,072)

(46,558)

(38,514)

(169,048)

(138,866)

(30,182)

Leasing costs on existing properties

-

-

-

-

-

-

Debt extinguishment penalties

-

-

-

-

-

-

AFFO(1)

3,142,723

2,601,688

21%

9,178,267

7,234,005

27%

AFFO per unit(1)

0.153

0.136

13%

0.448

0.401

12%

Distributions per unit

0.085

0.075

13%

0.255

0.225

13%

AFFO per unit(1) - after distributions

0.068

0.061

12%

0.193

0.176

10%

Distributions per unit(1) as a % of

AFFO per unit(1)

56%

55%

1%

57%

56%

1%

Weighted avg. units o/s

Basic

20,592,733

19,186,564

1,406,169

20,488,429

18,030,472

2,457,957

  1. This is a non-IFRS financial measure that does not have any standardized IFRS meaning and as such may not be comparable to other issuers. Refer to section "Non-IFRS financial measures"
  2. Adjusted for the proportionate share of equity accounted investments

Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA

3 months

9 months

Periods ended September 30

2022

2021

2022

2021

Net income attributable

to unitholders

(540,958)

11,192,478

(11,733,436)

2,816,358

17,636,921

(14,820,563)

Net interest expense

1,671,201

1,160,610

510,591

4,463,664

3,244,782

1,218,882

Interest on the lease liability

-

(7,283)

7,283

(7,483)

(21,554)

14,071

Income taxes

(2,332)

-

(2,332)

(2,332)

(789)

(1,543)

Other financial charges

2,755

2,248

507

6,993

3,489

3,504

EBITDA(1)

1,130,666

12,348,053

(11,217,387)

7,277,200

20,862,849

(13,585,649)

in value of investment properties

3,295,446

(6,794,914)

10,090,360

6,353,047

(10,002,310)

16,355,357

in value of investment

properties in joint ventures

591,229

(1,335,437)

1,926,666

418,539

(616,951)

1,035,490

in value of convertible debentures

(112,130)

(164,945)

52,815

(317,496)

272,848

(590,344)

in value of warrants

-

(112,305)

112,305

(73,180)

200,372

(273,552)

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

4,905,211

3,940,452

24%

13,658,110

10,716,808

27%

Interest expense

1,751,404

1,301,854

449,550

4,694,763

3,332,560

1,362,203

Principal repayments

1,145,038

836,828

308,210

3,249,980

2,424,317

825,663

Debt service requirements

2,896,442

2,138,682

35%

7,944,743

5,756,877

38%

Interest coverage ratio based on ii

iiiadjusted EBITDA(1)

2.8x

3.0x

(0.2x)

2.9x

3.2x

(0.3x)

Debt service coverage based on ii

iiiadjustediEBITDA(1)

1.7x

1.8x

(0.1x)

1.7x

1.9x

(0.2x)

  1. This is a non-IFRS financial measure that does not have any standardized IFRS meaning and as such may not be comparable to other issuers. Refer to section "Non-IFRS financial measures"

EARNINGS WEBCAST

Canadian Net will host a webcast on November 22nd, 2022, at 10:00 am (EST) in order to discuss the results.

The link to join the webcast is the following: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ma2akihb

About Canadian Net - Canadian Net Real Estate Investment Trust is an open-ended trust that acquires and owns high-quality triple net and management-free commercial real estate properties.

Forward-LookingStatements - This press release contains forward-looking statements and information as defined by applicable securities laws. Canadian Net warns the reader that actual events may differ materially from current expectations due to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated in such statements. Among these include the risks related to economic conditions, the risks associated with the local real estate market, the dependence to the financial condition of tenants, the uncertainties related to real estate activities, the changes in interest rates, the availability of financing in the form of debt or equity, the effects related to the adoption of new IFRS standards, as well as other risks and factors described from time to time in the documents filed by Canadian Net with securities regulators, including the management report.

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Canadian Net does not update or modify its forward-looking statements even if future events occur or for any other reason unless required by law or any regulatory authority.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. nor its Regulatory Services Provider (as that term is defined in the Policy of the TSX Venture Exchange and its Regulatory Services Provider) accepts any responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

The September 30th, 2022, financial statements and management discussion & analysis of Canadian Net may be viewed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

For further information please contact Jason Parravano at (450) 536-5328.

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