Global Education Communities Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Global Education Communities Corp. (OTCQB:GECSF) reported significant achievements for fiscal year 2025, highlighted by the strategic sale of Sprott Shaw College for $35 million in net proceeds. The company maintained a near-zero vacancy rate in its student housing portfolio, serving a market of over 500,000 potential students in British Columbia.

GECC secured $178.8 million in CMHC-sponsored mortgages and advanced several major development projects: the $123 million GEC® Oakridge project (completion 2027), the $330 million Education Mega Center® in Surrey, and the GEC® Langara expansion from 10 to 26 storeys. The Langara project is expected to generate $11.5 million in annual rental income, up from the initially projected $3.5 million.

Global Education Communities Corp. (OTCQB:GECSF) has received TSX approval for a new Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 4 million common shares, representing 5.93% of outstanding shares and 9.18% of the public float. The buyback program, capped at $1 million, will run from August 13, 2025, to August 12, 2026.

The company can purchase up to 7,226 shares daily, with exceptions for block trades. Management believes the current market price doesn't fully reflect GECC's business value and future prospects. The previous NCIB, which expired on March 21, 2025, authorized 1 million shares but resulted in no purchases.

Global Education Communities Corp. (OTCQB:GECSF) has completed the sale of its subsidiary Sprott Shaw College Corp. (SSCC) to UK-based BPP Education Group. The all-cash transaction includes all 16 Sprott Shaw College campuses and two offices.

The deal excludes Sprott Shaw Language College (to be renamed SSLC College), Vancouver International College, and Global Education Alliance, which will remain under GECC and continue referring students to GECC's student housing properties. GECC had owned SSCC since 2007, successfully navigating through various challenges including the 2008 global economic crisis, the pandemic, inflation, and government restrictions on international students.

Global Education Communities Corp. (OTCQB:GECSF) has released its Q3 2025 financial results, showing significant improvement across key metrics. Total revenue remained stable at $16,842, while net income recovered from a Q1 loss of $4,940 to a profit of $1,323 in Q3. Notably, Adjusted EBITDA increased substantially from $1,306 in Q1 to $6,805 in Q3 2025.

The company has made strategic progress by converting conventional mortgages to CMHC-backed low-interest loans and securing rezoning approvals for increased density on two properties. The GEC Oakridge project is 19 months into its 24-month construction cycle, with completion expected in early 2027. Additionally, GECC has signed an agreement to divest an educational asset, with closing anticipated this month.

Global Education Communities Corp. (OTCQB:GECSF) has announced the sale of its Sprott Shaw College subsidiary to a European education provider for approximately $35 million in cash, representing $0.52 per share in net cash value for shareholders. The transaction excludes GECC's GEC® student housing assets.

Following the divestiture, GECC will retain ownership of Sprott Shaw Language College (SSLC) and Vancouver International College (VIC). The company will strategically pivot to focus on its GEC® student housing portfolio, where it operates as the largest off-campus student housing provider in British Columbia with 8 existing rental towers and 6 more towers in various stages of development.

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Global Education Communities Corp. (OTCQB:GECSF) has achieved a significant milestone for its flagship joint venture project, GEC Education Mega Centre®, located in Surrey, British Columbia. The company announced that the project has secured both rezoning and development permit approvals from the City Council on June 23, 2025, pending final documentation.

Global Education Communities Corp. (GECSF) has received Urban Design Panel approval for its GEC Langara project in Vancouver, enabling significant density increases pending City Council and Planning Department approvals. The project, located near Langara-49th Avenue SkyTrain station, could expand from 10 to 26 floors, increasing buildable area by 159% to 163,572 square feet. The development's occupant capacity could grow by 171% to 650 people. The revised plan aligns with Bill 47 Transit Oriented Area legislation, potentially boosting projected annual rental revenue from $3.5M to $13.5M. The property will be exempt from GST and certain development levies, reducing capital costs. GECC plans to allocate part of the property for below-market student rental housing.

Global Education Communities Corp. (GECSF) has announced several major developments. Construction has begun on the GEC® Oakridge project in Vancouver, secured with $124 million in CMHC-sponsored construction financing. The project, expected to complete in 24 months, will accommodate 450 occupants and generate over $8 million in rental revenue at full occupancy.

The company has secured significant financial improvements, including a 50% reduction in mortgage interest rates for GEC® Pearson through a $42.5 million CMHC-sponsored mortgage. In total, GECC has secured $253.32 million in CMHC-sponsored mortgages and construction loans.

GECC has also finalized partnerships with Pure Group and ITC Construction Group for the GEC Education Mega Center®, a $330 million project, focusing on their core competency in student housing operations while leveraging partners' expertise in investment and construction.

Global Education Communities Corp. (GECSF) has announced a significant partnership through its subsidiary, GEC Education Mega Center Limited Partnership, with Pure Group of Companies to develop the GEC Education Mega Centre (EMC) in Surrey, British Columbia. The project, with a construction budget of $330 million, was completed on May 1, 2025.

Under the agreement, Pure Group will handle development, financing, construction, and asset management, while GECC will manage the facility under the GEC® brand once completed. The EMC will provide rental accommodations for 1,380 occupants, including educational staff and students from nearby institutions such as Simon Fraser University, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Douglas College, Sprott Shaw College, and the upcoming UBC Surrey Campus.