[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Granite Real Estate Investment Trust SEC Filing
CIBC Global Asset Management Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting its holdings in Granite Real Estate Investment Trust's REIT units. The filing contains two reported ownership figures: a cover-sheet entry showing 3,077,800 units (4.91%) and Item 4 reporting 3,346,637 units (5.28%). Item 4 states the filer has sole voting and sole dispositive power over 3,346,637 units. The filing includes a certification that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer. The amendment reflects an updated ownership disclosure but includes inconsistent numerical entries within the document.
- Material ownership disclosed: Item 4 reports 3,346,637 units (5.28%), exceeding the 5% threshold for the class
- Sole voting and dispositive power: Filer reports sole authority over 3,346,637 units
- Ordinary-course certification: Filer certifies holdings are held in the ordinary course and not to influence control
- Inconsistent ownership figures: the cover shows 3,077,800 units (4.91%) while Item 4 shows 3,346,637 units (5.28%)
- Amendment required: the document is an amendment (Amendment No. 1), indicating a prior disclosure needed updating
Insights
TL;DR: This Schedule 13G/A discloses a passive stake above 5% but shows inconsistent reported amounts within the filing.
The filing reports beneficial ownership in Granite Real Estate Investment Trust by CIBC Global Asset Management Inc. with Item 4 indicating 3,346,637 units (5.28%) and sole voting/dispositive power at the same amount, which is material because it exceeds the 5% threshold for the class. However, the cover data lists 3,077,800 units (4.91%), creating an internal inconsistency that market participants will notice. The statement also certifies the position is held in the ordinary course and not to influence control, consistent with a passive Schedule 13G approach.
TL;DR: The holder reports sole voting and dispositive power for a >5% stake, but the filing contains conflicting ownership figures that should be clarified.
From a governance perspective, sole voting and dispositive authority over a stake exceeding 5% can be relevant to shareholder voting dynamics, even if the filer states passive intent. The certification in the filing affirms ordinary-course holdings, not an intent to change control. The presence of two different ownership numbers within one amendment suggests an administrative or timing discrepancy; a clear reconciliation would improve disclosure quality for investors and governance reviewers.