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Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) announced a new lease agreement with Cordova Food Distributors for its industrial property in Indianapolis. Cordova will occupy 8,680 square feet starting June 1, with a rental rate over 50% higher than the previous tenant. This transaction keeps the property at 100% occupancy, bolstering Gladstone's portfolio performance. It also enhances cash flow and extends the weighted average lease term for the Midwest portfolio. The lease was finalized in under 90 days, demonstrating effective market engagement.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) announced a lease signing with Mid-State Metal Works for 61,166 square feet at its industrial property in Blaine, Minnesota. The construction of improvements will start immediately, with occupancy expected by June 2021. This seven-year lease is projected to generate over $2.6 million in rental revenue. The property is now 66% leased, contributing to a longer average lease term and expected immediate accretion to FFO. Gladstone Commercial operates a diversified real estate portfolio of 121 properties across 28 states.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) announced leadership changes in its Investments and Asset Management Teams. Arthur S. "Buzz" Cooper, who has been with the company since 2003, has played a crucial role in acquiring 65% of the current portfolio, which has maintained over 95% occupancy. The company acquired over $270 million in properties since January 2019, with a focus on industrial real estate. The Asset Management team achieved a 99% collection rate of scheduled base rent in 2020. These changes aim to enhance growth and increase shareholder wealth.

Gladstone Commercial (NASDAQ:GOOD) reported strong portfolio performance amid market uncertainties due to COVID-19. In March 2021, approximately 98% of cash base rents were collected. The company maintains a dividend rate consistent with high rental collections, and portfolio occupancy exceeds 95%. Recent leasing initiatives include extensions with T-Mobile and Sumitomo Electric, enhancing property value. Gladstone acquired a 180,152 square foot distribution facility for $11.0 million, fully leased by American Plastics. The company has strong liquidity of $28 million as of March 23, 2021.

Gladstone Securities LLC has appointed John Sabey as Executive Vice President/National Sales Manager to lead its new distribution team. This marks a strategic shift from relying on third-party vendors to enhance the distribution of preferred stock offerings for both Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ: LAND) and Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ: GOOD). Sabey brings over 25 years of experience and a proven track record, having raised an average of $1.5 billion per year in previous roles. This move aims to strengthen fundraising efforts and expand the company’s product offerings.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq: GOOD) announced a five-year lease extension for its 69,287 square foot class A office facility in Wichita, Kansas. The property is leased to T-Mobile USA, serving as a national customer service center until September 30, 2027. Gladstone has a diversified real estate portfolio of 121 properties across 28 states, totaling approximately 15.4 million square feet. This long-term lease enhances the stability of Gladstone's revenue stream and reflects the trust T-Mobile has in the location.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) has executed a lease expansion and five-year extension with Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp. at its Raleigh, NC property. Sumitomo now occupies 123,574 square feet, effectively utilizing 100% of the building, with no downtime during the transition. This relationship, established since 2015, demonstrates Gladstone's stable tenant base and successful industrial property management. Sumitomo specializes in optical fiber technologies, vital for data center and communications networks.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) provided a business update on February 23, 2021, amid market volatility due to COVID-19. Approximately 98% of base rents for January and February have been collected, with portfolio occupancy exceeding 95%. The company added a $65 million term loan to enhance liquidity, which stands at about $25 million. In 2020, Gladstone acquired nine industrial properties for $130 million and maintained a 99% collection rate of rental charges. Core FFO grew 9.2% year-over-year, and dividends have been paid consistently for 193 months.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) reported its fourth quarter and year-end results for December 31, 2020. Key highlights include total operating revenue of $32.9 million, a slight decrease of 0.8% from the previous quarter. Notably, net income surged to $8.9 million, up 213.6% year-over-year. Funds from operations (FFO) available to common stockholders decreased by 4.6% to $13.0 million. The company maintained a high rent collection rate of 99% during the COVID-19 pandemic and made significant capital gains from property sales, acquiring properties worth $130 million in 2020.