Gladstone Commercial Provides a Business Update

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Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) reports a strong portfolio performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key highlights include:

• 100% cash base rent collection for November 2021.
• 97.8% occupancy rate as of November 30, 2021.
• Dividend payments maintained throughout the pandemic.
• Acquired a 161,458 sq. ft. facility for $12.8 million and extended leases with key tenants.
• Liquidity of approximately $21.7 million as of November 30, 2021.

Despite successful rent collection, potential future rent relief requests remain an uncertainty.

Positive

• 100% of November cash base rents collected.
• Portfolio occupancy at 97.8%.
• Dividend rate maintained throughout the pandemic.
• Acquired a significant industrial property for $12.8 million.
• Lease extensions secured with key tenants, ensuring long-term occupancy.
• Year-to-date leasing activity includes 1.6 million sq. ft. with a 7.1% increase in straight-line rents.

Negative

• Potential future rent relief requests may arise due to ongoing COVID-19 impacts.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESSWIRE / December 1, 2021 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) ("we" or "Gladstone Commercial") is a real estate investment trust ("REIT") focused on acquiring, owning and operating net leased industrial and office properties across the United States. We are providing the following business update regarding our portfolio performance during a time of market volatility related to, among other factors, the global COVID-19 pandemic.

• 100% of November cash base rents have been paid and collected.
• Portfolio occupancy is at 97.8%, as of November 30, 2021.
• We remain within a small subset of U.S. equity REITs that have maintained their dividend rate and payment of distributions in tandem with this high level of rental collections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• EJ Wisler was appointed as Head of our Northeastern Region, having already been appointed as Head of our Southeast Region, with responsibility for sourcing net leased real estate acquisitions and sale-leaseback investments in both regions as well as managing and servicing Gladstone Commercial's existing assets in the two regions.
• On November 3, 2021, we acquired a 161,458 square foot industrial facility in the Charlotte, North Carolina MSA. The acquisition price was $12.8 million, and the tenant, Assa Abloy Entrance Systems, has a remaining lease term of 7.9 years.
• We executed a 10-year lease extension with Gaylord Bros., Inc. at our 71,880 square foot Syracuse, New York industrial property. Gaylord occupies the entire property, which serves as its headquarters and also operates as a production facility. Its lease will now extend through May 31, 2035.
• We executed a 10-year lease at our refrigerated industrial property located in Reading, Pennsylvania. The lease is for the full building, or 42,900 square feet, and was concurrent with the end of the building's prior lease, ensuring continued 100% occupancy at the facility with no downtime.
• Year-to-date, we extended, expanded and/or leased 1.6 million square feet covering 15 tenants with a weighted average lease term of 7.7 years and a tenant improvement allowance of $2.92 per square foot. The annualized straight-line rent of these transactions totals $13.6 million. The combined straight-line rents for these transactions increased by 7.1%, as compared to prior rents.
• Since January 1, 2021, and through November 30, 2021, we have issued 1.7 million shares of common stock for net proceeds of $33.7 million.
• We continue to have ample liquidity and a strong capital structure. As of November 30, 2021, our current available liquidity is approximately $21.7 million via our revolving credit facility and cash on hand.

We have experienced successful rent collection during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, we may receive additional rent relief requests as the pandemic continues to adversely affect business operations. However, we are unable to quantify the outcomes of potential future negotiation of relief packages, the success of any tenant's financial prospects or the amount of relief requests that we will ultimately receive or grant.

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 September 30, 2021, Gladstone Commercial's real estate portfolio consisted of 127 properties located in 27 states, totaling approximately 15.7 million square feet. For additional information please visit www.gladstonecommercial.com.

For Broker Submittals:

South Central:

Buzz Cooper
Chief Investment Officer
(703) 287-5815
Buzz.Cooper@gladstonecompanies.com

Southeast/Northeast:

EJ Wislar
Senior Vice President
(703) 462-1027
EJ.Wislar@gladstonecompanies.com

Midwest/West:

Ryan Carter
Executive Vice President
(571) 451-0019
Ryan.Carter@gladstonecompanies.com

Investor or Media Inquiries:

Bob Cutlip,
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 the 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 caption "Risk Factors" of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on February 16, 2021, 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. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For Investor Relations inquiries related to any of the monthly dividend paying Gladstone funds, please visit www.gladstonecompanies.com.

SOURCE: Gladstone Commercial Corporation

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FAQ

What is Gladstone Commercial's current occupancy rate as of November 30, 2021?

Gladstone Commercial's occupancy rate is 97.8% as of November 30, 2021.

Did Gladstone Commercial maintain its dividend payments during the pandemic?

Yes, Gladstone Commercial has maintained its dividend payments throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

What was the acquisition price for Gladstone's recent property in Charlotte?

Gladstone Commercial acquired a 161,458 square foot facility in Charlotte for $12.8 million.

How much liquidity does Gladstone Commercial have as of November 30, 2021?

Gladstone Commercial has approximately $21.7 million in liquidity as of November 30, 2021.

What percentage increase in straight-line rents did Gladstone Commercial achieve year-to-date?

Gladstone Commercial achieved a 7.1% increase in straight-line rents year-to-date.