Gladstone Commercial Corp - GOOD STOCK NEWS

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.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) will host its Fourth Quarter Earnings Call on February 17, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. EST. The event will be accessible via webcast and phone; details provided in the press release. A replay will be available until February 24, 2021. The company, a real estate investment trust (REIT), focuses on acquiring and operating net leased industrial and office properties across the U.S. More information can be found on their website.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) reported significant developments amid market volatility. On January 26, 2021, the company acquired a 180,152 square foot distribution facility in Findlay, OH for $11 million, leased fully to American Plastics, with a 7.3% cap rate. Approximately 98% of January cash base rent was collected. However, one tenant at the medical office facility in Baytown, TX will cease operations, which represents 0.01% of annual base rents. The company continues to maintain a liquidity of $25 million as of January 28, 2021.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) announced the acquisition of a 180,152 square foot distribution building in Findlay, Ohio, for $11.0 million as of January 22, 2021. The transaction features an average capitalization rate of 8.4%. The fully leased property is occupied by American Plastics under a 14-year triple net lease, serving the tenant's essential operations. This acquisition aligns with Gladstone's strategy of expanding its industrial asset portfolio in growth markets, particularly along I-75, an area with robust logistics support.