PlazaCorp issues redemption notice to holders of 7.75% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures

FREDERICTON, NB, Nov. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - Plazacorp Retail Properties Ltd. ("Plazacorp" or the "Company") (TSX: PLZ) announced today that it has issued a redemption notice to the holders of its 7.75% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due December 31, 2014 (the "Series A Debentures"), providing for the redemption in full of all of the currently outstanding Series A Debentures.

The Series A Debentures will be redeemed on January 7, 2014 (the "Redemption Date"), in accordance with their terms, for a redemption price of $1,001.27 for each $1,000 principal amount of Series A Debentures, representing the principal amount of such Series A Debentures plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to but excluding the Redemption Date. The aggregate redemption price for all outstanding Series A Debentures, including accrued interest, will be $16,011,308.57.  As previously announced, the redemption price will be funded from a portion of the proceeds from the Company's recently completed bought deal public offering of 9,400,000 common shares and $30 million aggregate principal amount of 5.75% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due December 31, 2018.

ABOUT PLAZACORP

Plazacorp is a leading retail property owner and developer, particularly in Eastern Canada. Plazacorp has an entrepreneurial focus with strong "value-add" capabilities. Plazacorp's current portfolio includes interests in approximately 342 properties totaling approximately 6.6 million square feet across Canada and additional lands held for development. Plazacorp's properties include a mix of strip plazas, stand-alone small box retail outlets and enclosed shopping centres, anchored by approximately 90% national tenants. Total assets have reached almost $1 billion. Plazacorp is fully internalized, therefore providing shareholders directly with the synergies that come with an internalized management structure. Plazacorp has proven its strong "value-add" capabilities to develop, redevelop and acquire retail real estate throughout Canada. Plazacorp has a strong track record of generating growth in distributions, having increased its distributions twelve times over the past 11 years.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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SOURCE: Plazacorp Retail Properties Ltd.

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