Gladstone Commercial Announces $18.8 Million Industrial Acquisition in Wilmington, NC

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Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) has acquired a 345,584 square foot industrial warehouse in Wilmington, North Carolina, for $18.8 million, achieving a GAAP capitalization rate of 6.45%. The property is fully leased to Pacon Manufacturing with a significant remaining lease term of 13.1 years. This acquisition aligns with Gladstone's strategy of developing its industrial portfolio in prime locations. The site offers convenient access to major transport routes, enhancing its logistics capabilities.

Positive

• Acquisition of a strategically located industrial asset enhances portfolio diversification.
• Property is fully leased to a credit-worthy tenant, Pacon Manufacturing, ensuring stable income.
• The acquisition supports Gladstone's goal of expanding its industrial presence in the Southeast.

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• None.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESSWIRE / May 12, 2022 / On May 12, 2022, Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) acquired a 345,584 square foot industrial manufacturing/distribution warehouse, located on 59 acres in Wilmington, North Carolina, for $18.8 million with a GAAP capitalization rate of 6.45%.

The property is 100% leased to Pacon Manufacturing ("Pacon") with 13.1 years of remaining lease term. Pacon, founded in 1949, is a contract manufacturer of household/medical cleaning supplies that produces innovative, cost-effective wipes, pads, towels, surgical drapes, cleaning products, and custom converting solutions for a variety of consumer goods companies. The acquisition of this industrial asset is consistent with Gladstone Commercial's growth strategy of acquiring functional assets leased to credit-worthy tenants.

"We are excited to continue building our strong industrial presence in the Southeast with our tenth acquisition in North Carolina. This property functions as the mission-critical manufacturing and distribution headquarters facility for Pacon, and we are pleased to add another high-quality building to the portfolio," stated EJ Wislar, Senior Vice President of Gladstone Commercial.

"The acquisition of the Pacon facility continues our core strategy of acquiring well-positioned assets in strong logistical locations. This location provides access to I-40 and I-95, which connect the Port of Wilmington and the Wilmington Terminal Railroad to major markets both North and South," said Buzz Cooper, Co-President of Gladstone Commercial.

Bob Cutlip, Co-President, agreed, "This transaction builds upon our strategy to increase our portfolio allocation to industrial buildings. Wilmington has emerged as a leading competitive Southeastern industrial hub and port, and we are excited to add a new credit-worthy tenant to our portfolio that improves our weighted average lease term."

The property was marketed by Pete Pittroff of JLL's Charlotte office.

About Gladstone Commercial (Nasdaq: GOOD)

Gladstone Commercial is a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning and operating net leased industrial and office properties across the United States. As of March 31, 2022, Gladstone Commercial's real estate portfolio consisted of 131 properties located in 27 states, totaling approximately 16.4 million square feet. For additional information please visit www.gladstonecommercial.com.

For Broker Submittals:

South Central:	Southeast/Northeast:
Buzz Cooper	EJ Wislar
Co-President	Senior Vice President
(703) 287-5815	(703) 462-1027
Buzz.Cooper@gladstonecompanies.com	EJ.Wislar@gladstonecompanies.com
Midwest/West:
Ryan Carter
Executive Vice President
(571) 451-0019
Ryan.Carter@gladstonecompanies.com

Investor or Media Inquiries:

Bob Cutlip
Co-President - Gladstone Commercial Corporation
(703) 287-5878
Bob.Cutlip@gladstonecompanies.com

All statements contained in this press release, other than historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers should not rely upon forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause Gladstone Commercial's business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, funds from operations or prospects to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties are disclosed under the captions "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" of Gladstone Commercial's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as filed with the SEC on February 15, 2022 and certain other filings we make with the SEC. Gladstone Commercial cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date made. Gladstone Commercial undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

For further information: Gladstone Commercial Corporation, +1-703-287-5893

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SOURCE: Gladstone Commercial Corporation

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FAQ

What is the significance of Gladstone Commercial's recent acquisition of an industrial warehouse?

The acquisition enhances Gladstone Commercial's industrial portfolio and is in line with its growth strategy by adding a fully-leased asset with a long-term tenant.

How much did Gladstone Commercial pay for the Wilmington warehouse?

Gladstone Commercial acquired the warehouse for $18.8 million.

What is the expected impact of this acquisition on Gladstone's portfolio?

This acquisition is expected to provide stable income through a long-term lease and strengthen Gladstone's position in the industrial sector.

Who is the tenant of the newly acquired Wilmington property?

The tenant is Pacon Manufacturing, which specializes in manufacturing household and medical cleaning supplies.