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2022-03-30 00:51 ET - News Release
Mr. Jeffrey Ciachurski reports
GREENBRIAR ANNOUNCES USD $40 MILLION SENIOR CONSTRUCTION FINANCING MANDATE WITH VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR SAGE RANCH
Greenbriar Capital Corp. has executed a $40-million (U.S.) mandate agreement with Voya Investment Management LLC, the asset management business of Voya Financial Inc., for a senior secured construction loan for the construction of the 995-home Sage Ranch sustainable master planned community project in Tehachapi in Southern California. Voya will receive a bonus of two million three-year Greenbriar common share warrants at $1.25 per share at closing or the same amount plus a $1-million (U.S.) cash breakup fee if the company chooses another lender.
Sage Ranch was planned by JZMK Partners Architects and Planners, based on Principals of New Urbanism, which are promoted through traditional neighbourhood development with walkable and connected streets, strong streetscapes with housing fronting onto the street, unobtrusive off-street parking, absence of walled communities, orientation to parks near all homes, and architecture consistent with regional and local character.
Sage Ranch is a fully entitled 995-home sustainable subdivision that is both leading edge with the highest-quality environmental amenities and a premier location that offers an exceptionally low carbon footprint. Sage Ranch also plays an important role of meeting the needs of the California housing market, which is critically short 3.5 million new homes. The following technologies and attributes make Sage Ranch an ethically responsible, near-zero-carbon-footprint living community:
Rooftop solar panels for electrical generation on detached homes;
Tesla (or equivalent) power wall for electric car charging and energy storage (optional);
Capture and reuse of grey stormwater for outdoor irrigation and other non-potable uses;
Use of smart meters and smart appliances;
Energy-efficient building materials;
Walkable lifestyle minimizing daily driving: located immediately adjacent to local schools and walkable to core downtown shopping areas;
Numerous public parks and open areas with sports facilities.
Economics
Altus Group Ltd., the real estate industry's gold standard for financial feasibility analysis for banks and lenders, issued on Jan. 25, 2022, its final report on the financial feasibility of Sage Ranch. The completed 116-page report highlights the following summary financial conclusions:
To be built in six phases over approximately six years at a rate of approximately 165 units per year;
A total of 995 units, comprising 1.6 million saleable square feet;
Target average sales rate of $272 (U.S.) per saleable square foot; $409-million (U.S.) of projected net residential revenue after 6 per cent in sales agent fees;
$174-million (U.S.) projected net profit and 67-per-cent profit on cost; yearly project IRR (internal rate of return) of 62 per cent;
$124-million (U.S.) net present value based on a discount rate of 6 per cent per annum.
About Greenbriar Capital Corp.
Greenbriar is a leading developer of renewable energy and sustainable real estate. With long-term, high-impact, contracted sales agreements in key project locations and led by a successful, industry-recognized operating and development team, Greenbriar targets deep-valued assets directed at accretive shareholder value.
About Voya Investment Management LLC
A leading, active asset management firm, Voya manages, as of Dec. 31, 2021, more than $264-billion (U.S.) for affiliated and external institutions, as well as individual investors. With over 40 years of history in asset management, the firm has the experience and resources to provide clients with investment solutions with an emphasis on equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multiasset strategies and solutions.