Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. Announces Effectiveness of Reverse Stock Split and Forward Stock Split

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Medalist Diversified REIT (NASDAQ: MDRR), a Virginia-based real estate investment trust, announced the effectiveness of a 1-for-10 reverse stock split and a 5-for-1 forward stock split, both effective on July 2, 2024. The reverse stock split will reduce every ten shares of common stock to one, while the forward stock split will convert every share into five shares. These adjustments will uniformly impact all shareholders without altering their percentage ownership, except for fractional shares settled in cash. Trading on a split-adjusted basis will commence on July 3, 2024, under the ticker 'MDRR' with a new CUSIP number. The total number of outstanding common stock shares will be reduced from 2,236,631 to approximately 1,118,315.

Positive

• The reverse and forward stock splits will help maintain trading price stability and potentially attract new investors.
• Stock splits will not affect shareholders' overall ownership interests in the company.

Negative

• The reverse stock split might indicate volatility or issues in maintaining Nasdaq listing requirements, which could concern investors.

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDRR) (the “Company” or “Medalist”), a Virginia-based real estate investment trust that specializes in acquiring, owning and managing value-add commercial real estate in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States, today announced that the previously announced (i) reverse stock split of shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”), and a corresponding adjustment to the outstanding common units of its operating partnership, Medalist Diversified Holdings, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), at a ratio of 1-for-10 (the “Reverse Stock Split”) will become effective at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 2, 2024, and automatically convert every ten shares of Common Stock outstanding at such time into one share of Common Stock; and (ii) forward stock split of shares of the Company’s Common Stock and a corresponding adjustment to the outstanding common units of its Operating Partnership, at a ratio of 5-for-1 (the “Forward Stock Split” and, together with the Reverse Stock Split, the “Stock Splits”) will become effective at 5:01 p.m. Eastern Time on July 2, 2024 (the “Effective Time”), and automatically convert every one share of Common Stock outstanding at such time into five shares of Common Stock.

The Common Stock will begin trading on a Stock Split-adjusted basis on The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) at the opening of trading on July 3, 2024 under the ticker symbol “MDRR” with a new CUSIP number (58403P402).

The Stock Splits will affect all holders of Common Stock uniformly and will not affect any common stockholder’s percentage ownership interest in the Company, except for any fractional shares of Common Stock that would otherwise have resulted from the Reverse Stock Split which will be settled by cash payment, calculated on the basis of the closing trading price of the Common Stock (as adjusted for the Reverse Stock Split) on July 2, 2024, on Nasdaq multiplied by such fraction. Stockholders of record will receive information from VStock Transfer LLC, the Company’s transfer agent, regarding their stock ownership and, if applicable, payments of cash in lieu of fractional shares with respect to the Reverse Stock Split. Stockholders who hold their shares in brokerage accounts or in “street name” are not required to take any action in connection with the Stock Splits.

As a net result of the Stock Splits, the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding will be reduced from 2,236,631 shares to approximately 1,118,315 shares as of the Effective Time.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Forward looking statements are not historical and are typically identified by such words as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate, “may,” “will,” “should” and “could” and include statements about the Stock Splits and the impact, if any, of the Stock Splits on the Company and the trading price of the Common Stock. Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s present expectations, but are not guarantees or assurances as to future developments or results. Factors that may cause actual developments or results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes and new developments except as required by law or regulation.

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Brent Winn

Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc.

bwinn@medalistreit.com

Source: Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc.

FAQ

When will Medalist Diversified REIT's stock splits be effective?

The stock splits will be effective on July 2, 2024, with trading commencing on a split-adjusted basis on July 3, 2024.

How will the reverse and forward stock splits affect MDRR shareholders?

Shareholders' percentage ownership will remain unchanged, but the number of shares will be adjusted based on a 1-for-10 reverse and 5-for-1 forward split.

What is the new CUSIP number for MDRR after the stock splits?

The new CUSIP number for MDRR after the stock splits will be 58403P402.

What will happen to fractional shares in MDRR's stock splits?

Fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split will be settled in cash based on the closing trading price on July 2, 2024.

How many shares of MDRR's common stock will be outstanding after the stock splits?

The number of outstanding shares will be reduced from 2,236,631 to approximately 1,118,315 after the stock splits.