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TORONTO, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — George Weston Limited (TSX: WN) (\u201cGWL\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) today announced its consolidated unaudited results for the 13 weeks ended December 31, 2025(2)<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

GWL\u2019s 2025 Annual Report includes the Company\u2019s audited annual consolidated financial statements and Management\u2019s Discussion and Analysis (\u201cMD&A\u201d) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The 2025 Annual Report has been filed on SEDAR+ and is available at www.sedarplus.ca and in the Investor Centre section of the Company’s website at www.weston.ca.<\/p>\n

As a result of the Company\u2019s reporting calendar, the fourth quarter and full year 2025 include an extra week of operations (\u201cthe 13th week\u201d or \u201cthe 53rd week\u201d)(1)<\/sup> compared to the fourth quarter and full year 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201c2025 marked another strong year for George Weston as Loblaw gained customers by offering exceptional value in a growing number of communities, and Choice Properties benefited from tenant demand for its grocery-anchored retail and well-located industrial assets,\u201d said Galen G. Weston, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, George Weston Limited. \u201cThe success of our market-leading businesses and their dedicated colleagues continued to drive long-term value creation at George Weston.\u201d<\/p>\n

Loblaw Companies Limited (\u201cLoblaw\u201d) delivered solid fourth quarter results, demonstrating strong execution against its strategic plan. On a comparable 12-week basis, revenue increased 3.5%, gross profit percentage improved by 10 basis points, and SG&A as a percentage of sales was flat. Customer visits increased in the fourth quarter as Canadians recognized the differentiated value, quality, service, and convenience Loblaw offers across its nationwide network. This increased traffic resulted in continued market share gains across its banners. E-commerce sales experienced robust growth, as omnichannel convenience remained a customer priority. Food retail same-store sales growth(5)<\/sup> steadily improved through the quarter. Across Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix(MD)<\/sup>, Loblaw continued to demonstrate momentum in front store, driven by strong beauty and over-the-counter (\u201cOTC\u201d) sales. Pharmacy and healthcare services was again led by strong growth in specialty prescriptions and healthcare services. Loblaw\u2019s performance in the fourth quarter capped a successful 2025. Loblaw continued to invest in its future growth by opening 77 new stores across its banners, and successfully ramping the first of two automated, one million square foot distribution centres. Loblaw is confident that its best-in-class assets, resilient business model and investments for the future position it well to meet the evolving needs of Canadians, creating a foundation for consistent and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (\u201cChoice Properties\u201d) delivered strong operational and financial results in the fourth quarter and throughout 2025. Choice Properties\u2019 high-quality portfolio of grocery-anchored centres and well\u2011located industrial assets continued to benefit from strong tenant demand, driving improved occupancy and cash flow growth. Choice Properties further improved the quality of its portfolio by completing $801 million real estate transactions and continued to deliver value through development, transferring $222 million of development projects and adding 0.8 million square feet of gross leasable area. The strength of Choice Properties\u2019 balance sheet and its disciplined approach to operations, capital recycling, and development execution positions Choice Properties well for continued stability and growth in line with its proven strategy for long\u2011term value creation. Looking ahead, Choice Properties remains confident in its business and announced its fourth consecutive annual distribution increase for unitholders.<\/p>\n

2025 FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>\n