NewLake Capital Partners Acquires Research, Cultivation and Processing Property in Missouri for Total Investment of $21.1 Million

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NewLake Capital Partners (OTCQX: NLCP) has acquired a 70,000-square-foot industrial property in Chaffee, Missouri, for $21.1 million, which includes a $5.1 million commitment for tenant improvements. The facility will be leased to Organic Remedies, a cannabis operator, as a cultivation and processing center. This acquisition marks NewLake's entry into Missouri, expanding its real estate portfolio to 11 states. CEO David Weinstein expressed optimism about the partnership and the growth potential in the state.

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• Acquisition of a 70,000-square-foot property enhances market presence in Missouri.
• Investment of $21.1 million, including $5.1 million for tenant improvements, supports facility renovation and operational capability.
• Expands NewLake's portfolio to 27 properties across 11 states, diversifying real estate holdings.

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NEW CANAAN, Conn., Dec. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. (OTCQX: NLCP) (“The Company” or “NewLake”), a leading provider of real estate capital to state-licensed cannabis operators, closed on its purchase of a 70,000-square-foot industrial property in Chaffee, Missouri and entered into a long-term, triple-net lease with Organic Remedies of Missouri (“Organic Remedies”).

NewLake’s total investment in the property will be $21.1 million, which includes $16 million at closing and a commitment to fund $5.1 million of tenant improvement allowances to complete renovations of the building. Organic Remedies operates the property as a cultivation and processing facility.

“We are excited to partner with Organic Remedies as they build out their presence in Missouri,” said David Weinstein, NewLake’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our entrance into Missouri marks the eleventh state in which we own properties and further diversifies our real estate portfolio.”

About Organic Remedies
Organic Remedies is a life science organization committed to improving the overall wellness of patients by producing and dispensing affordable quality medical marijuana products while continuing the advancement of medical marijuana therapies through genetics, collaborative research, and superior patient care. Organic Remedies provides safe, effective medical marijuana therapies to patients. Organic Remedies delivers a clinical approach for the utilization of medical marijuana that is patient-focused, collaborative and outcomes-based. For more information, visit www.OrganicRemediesMO.com.

About NewLake Capital Partners, Inc.
NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that provides real estate capital to state-licensed cannabis operators through sale-leaseback transactions and third-party purchases and funding for build-to-suit projects. NewLake owns a portfolio of 27 cultivation facilities and dispensaries utilized in the cannabis industry that are leased to single tenants on a triple-net basis.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Contact:
Valter Pinto, Managing Director
KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter@KCSA.com
PH: (212) 896-1254

Media Contact:
McKenna Miller
KCSA Strategic Communications
MMiller@kcsa.com
PH: (212) 896-1254

Janice Spurlock
Dir., Marketing and Communications
717-819-3895
J.Spurlock@OrganicRemediesPA.com

FAQ

What is the significance of NewLake's acquisition of the Missouri property?

The acquisition enhances NewLake's presence in the Missouri market, marking its entry into the 11th state and diversifying its real estate portfolio.

How much did NewLake invest in the Chaffee, Missouri property?

NewLake's total investment in the property is $21.1 million, which includes $16 million at closing and $5.1 million for tenant improvements.

What operations will take place at the Chaffee property?

The property will serve as a cultivation and processing facility for Organic Remedies.

Who is Organic Remedies and what do they do?

Organic Remedies is a cannabis operator focused on producing and dispensing quality medical marijuana products and advancing therapies through research.

What is the expected impact of this acquisition on NewLake's business?

The acquisition is expected to diversify NewLake's portfolio and strengthen its revenue streams through long-term leasing agreements.