DSS Expands American Medical REIT Subsidiary with Acquisition of 21,900 Sq. Ft. Medical Office Building

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DSS, Inc. has announced its subsidiary, American Medical REIT Inc. (AMRE), acquired a 21,900 sq. ft. medical office building in Winter Haven, Florida. The primary tenant, Palm Medical Center, has a six-year lease with 1% annual rent increases. The acquisition enhances AMRE's portfolio, which now exceeds 380,000 sq. ft. of healthcare assets. Additionally, AMRE received a $4.8 million loan from American Pacific Bancorp, with detachable warrants for common stock at $10/share. This move underscores DSS's strategy in resilient medical real estate despite pandemic challenges.

Positive

• Strategic acquisition of a medical office building with a stable lease from a credible tenant.
• Increased portfolio size of AMRE to over 380,000 sq. ft., indicating expansion in a resilient sector.
• Loan provision enhances liquidity for AMRE's operations and growth plans.

Negative

• Annual rent increases are limited to 1%, potentially capping revenue growth.
• Future property tax increases above the 2020 rate will be absorbed by AMRE, affecting margins.

Six years remaining on lease for primary tenant at Winter Haven, Florida property

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSS, Inc. (“DSS” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: DSS), a multinational company with nine operating business lines in diverse, high-growth industries, today announced its majority-owned subsidiary, American Medical REIT Inc. ("AMRE"), has acquired a tenanted 21,900 square foot medical office building in Winter Haven, Florida.

Palm Medical Center (“Palm”), the primary tenant of the Winter Haven medical office building, leases nearly 19,000 sq. ft. of the property and has six years remaining on its lease with three five-year options to renew. Rent increases to Palm are limited to 1% annually, and Palm has a first right of refusal on any vacant space at the Winter Haven medical office building. The amount Palm pays towards property taxes will freeze at the 2020 rate, and any future increases in property taxes above the 2020 rate will be absorbed by AMRE.

“While other areas within commercial real estate have been impacted by the ongoing pandemic, medical real estate has demonstrated considerable resiliency,” stated Frank D. Heuszel, DSS CEO. “We are thrilled to further expand our medical real estate operations with the addition of the Winter Haven facility to our growing AMRE portfolio. AMRE, launched in March 2020, now owns more than 380,000 sq. ft. of high-quality healthcare assets across the US, providing a formidable foundation for our operations as we seek to further accelerate growth and build long-term value for our shareholders.”

In connection with the acquisition of the Winter Haven property, American Pacific Bancorp, Inc. (“APB”), a majority-owned subsidiary of DSS, loaned AMRE $4.8 million (the “APB Loan”). The APB Loan was made on or about December 21, 2021 (the “APB Loan Date”). As additional inducement for the loan, AMRE granted APB detachable warrants for the purchase of 475,710 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of AMRE (the “AMRE Common Stock”) at $10.00 per share. The APB Loan matures 12 months from the APB Loan Date (the “APB Loan Maturity Date”). The APB Loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 8% on the outstanding loan balance, calculated on an actual number of 360 days. Accrued interest on the APB Loan is due and payable quarterly, with principal and accrued interest due on the APB Loan Maturity Date.

About American Medical REIT Inc.

AMRE provides financing solutions to leading medical operators by acquiring licensed patient treatment facilities in various communities and delivering reliable, secure, and competitive cash returns to our investors. AMRE focuses on credit worthy single-tenant, single property transactions in the $10-$60M range and portfolio deals of larger scale, having initial rental yield in the 7-9% range and to pay a quarterly dividend up to 8% in annualized yield to the investors.

For more information, please visit: www.americanmedreit.com.

About DSS, Inc.

DSS is a multinational company operating business segments in blockchain security, direct marketing, healthcare, consumer packaging, real estate, renewable energy, securitized digital assets, securities trading and fund management, and banking, lending, and finance. Its business model is based on a distribution sharing system in which shareholders receive shares in its subsidiaries as DSS strategically unlocks value through IPO spin offs. Under new leadership since 2019, DSS has built the necessary foundation for sustainable growth through the acquisition and formation of a diversified portfolio of companies positioned to drive profitability in five high-growth sectors. These companies offer innovative, flexible, and real-world solutions that not only meet customer needs, but create sustainable value and opportunity for transformation.

For more information on DSS visit http://www.dssworld.com.

Investor Contact:

Dave Gentry, CEO
RedChip Companies Inc.
407-491-4498
Dave@redchip.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of DSS's recent acquisition in Winter Haven, Florida?

The acquisition expands American Medical REIT's portfolio, strengthening its position in the resilient medical real estate sector.

How does the lease structure with Palm Medical Center impact DSS's investment?

Palm Medical Center has a six-year lease with limited rent increases, which could restrict revenue growth but provides stable cash flow.

What financial support did AMRE receive for the acquisition?

AMRE secured a $4.8 million loan from American Pacific Bancorp, which includes detachable warrants for AMRE common stock.

How does this acquisition align with DSS's growth strategy?

This acquisition enhances AMRE's diverse portfolio of healthcare properties, supporting continued growth despite market challenges.

What are the risks associated with the new property acquisition by AMRE?

Risks include the capped revenue growth from limited rent increases and potential financial strain from absorbing future property tax increases.