Gladstone Commercial Provides a Business Update
Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq: GOOD) reported solid performance amidst COVID-19 challenges. As of May 31, 2021, nearly 100% of cash base rents were collected, and portfolio occupancy exceeded 95%. The company has maintained its dividend amid high rental collections, demonstrating resilience. In Q2, three new leases were signed, totaling 259,056 square feet, with an average rent increase of 9.4%. Gladstone raised $14.9 million through stock issuance since January and has approximately $27 million in available liquidity.
- 100% of May cash base rents collected.
- Portfolio occupancy exceeded 95%.
- Maintained dividend rate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Executed three new leases totaling 259,056 square feet.
- Average rent increase on previous properties of 9.4%.
- Raised $14.9 million through stock issuance.
- Current liquidity of approximately $27 million.
- Potential future rent relief requests may arise due to COVID-19 impacts.
MCLEAN, VA / ACCESSWIRE / June 3, 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.
- Approximately
100% of May cash base rents have been paid and collected. Portfolio occupancy is in excess of95% , as of May 31, 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.
- We continue to execute our leasing initiatives in the COVID-19 environment. During the 2nd quarter, we commenced three new leases totaling 259,056 square feet in three different buildings, located in Denver, CO, Blaine, MN, and Indianapolis, IN. We increased our straight-line rents in those properties that had prior occupancies by an average of
9.4% . - We have continued to raise additional capital through our common stock at-the-market program to fund acquisitions and operating needs. Since January 1, 2021, we have issued 0.8 million shares of common stock for net proceeds of
$14.9 million . - We continue to have ample liquidity and a strong capital structure. As of June 3, 2021, our current available liquidity is approximately
$27 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 March 31, 2021, Gladstone Commercial's real estate portfolio consisted of 120 properties located in 27 states, totaling approximately 15.5 million square feet. For additional information please visit www.gladstonecommercial.com.
For Broker Submittals:
Southcentral: Buzz Cooper | Northeast/Midwest: Todd McDonald | |
Executive Vice President | Senior Analyst | |
(703) 287-5815 | (703) 287-5895 | |
Southeast: EJ Wislar | West: Mac Dobbins | |
Senior Vice President | Senior Associate | |
(703) 462-1027 | (703) 287-5845 | |
Mac Dobbins Senior Associate (703) 287-5845 | ||
Investor or Media Inquiries:
Bob Cutlip | |
President | |
(703) 287-5878 | |
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.
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