Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. - MDRR STOCK NEWS

Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDRR) announced a one-for-eight reverse stock split effective May 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This action will convert every eight shares of common stock into one share, aimed at meeting the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for Nasdaq listing. The split-adjusted shares will begin trading on May 4, 2023. Fractional shares will not be issued; instead, stockholders will receive cash for any fractions. The Company’s Board also established a Special Committee to explore strategic alternatives for maximizing shareholder value, retaining financial and legal advisors. While progress is being made, there’s no guarantee of successful outcomes from this review or compliance with Nasdaq requirements.

Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDRR) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on its common stock, payable on April 28, 2023, to shareholders of record as of April 25, 2023. Additionally, a $0.50 per share dividend was declared on the Company’s 8.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, also payable on April 28, 2023. Medalist, based in Virginia, focuses on acquiring, owning, and managing commercial real estate in the Southeast U.S. and aims to provide an attractive balance of risk and returns through its value-add strategy.

Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDRR) has established a Special Committee of independent directors to explore strategic alternatives aimed at maximizing stockholder value. This initiative may involve a business combination, asset sales, joint ventures, or restructurings. The Committee has engaged Jones Lang LaSalle Securities, LLC as its financial advisor and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP for legal counsel. No guarantees are provided that these explorations will lead to any transactions, and the Company does not have a set timetable for the process. Updates will be shared only as required by law or deemed appropriate.

Medalist Diversified REIT (NASDAQ:MDRR) reported its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2022, revealing an operating loss of $1,413,626, down from a prior operating income of $814,504. Despite this, the Company saw a 6.8% increase in Net Operating Income (NOI) to $6,884,918, and Funds from Operations (FFO) jumped to $997,253 compared to an FFO of ($974,219) the previous year. Additionally, Same Property NOI experienced a growth of 7.9%. The portfolio occupancy rate was 96.0% as of December 31, 2022, an increase from 94.7% in 2021. The Company also maintained a weighted average debt maturity of 6.1 years and paid a dividend of $0.01 on January 27, 2023.

Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDRR) has received a 180-day extension to comply with Nasdaq's Minimum Bid Price Requirement, following a previous deficiency notification on July 11, 2022. As of January 10, 2023, the Company has until July 10, 2023, to regain compliance, either by increasing its stock price to at least $1.00 for ten consecutive business days or by potentially implementing a reverse stock split. Failure to meet this requirement may result in delisting, although an appeal option is available.