Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. Announces Acquisition of a Single-Tenant Retail Property Leased to Walmart for $20.6 Million

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Alpine Income Property Trust (NYSE: PINE) announced the acquisition of a net-leased retail property in Howell, Michigan, for approximately $20.6 million. The property, leased to Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, has a going-in cap rate of 6.65% and a lease term of around 6.6 years. The acquisition was funded through cash on hand and a draw of about $13 million from a line of credit. This purchase expands the Company’s portfolio to 31 properties across 21 markets and strengthens its position with a weighted average lease term of 8.5 years.

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• Acquisition of a retail property for $20.6 million with a cap rate of 6.65%.
• Strengthens portfolio to 31 properties across 21 markets.
• Lease guaranteed by Walmart, enhancing stability.
• Year-to-date acquisitions total $75.4 million with a weighted average cap rate of 6.93%.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PINE) (the “Company”) announced the acquisition of a net-leased retail income property for a purchase price of approximately $20.6 million, representing a going-in cap rate of 6.65% with approximately 6.6 years remaining on the lease term.  The Company funded the acquisition with cash on hand and a draw of approximately $13 million from its line of credit.

The 23-acre property includes an approximately 220,000 square foot building leased to Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust which was developed in 1999.  The lease is guaranteed by Walmart, Inc. which carries a AA rating by Standard and Poor’s.  The property is in Howell, Michigan, which is situated along I-96 and serves as a center point between Detroit, Lansing and Ann Arbor.  The property has average household incomes of over $90,000 within three miles.

Including this single-tenant net leased retail income property, the Company’s portfolio now consists of 31 properties located in 21 markets and 14 states across 15 industries, with a weighted average remaining lease term of 8.5 years.  The Company has acquired $75.4 million of single-tenant net leased properties year-to-date with a weighted average going-in cap rate of 6.93%. 

About Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc.
Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that acquires, owns and operates a portfolio of high-quality single-tenant net leased commercial income properties.

We encourage you to visit our website at www.alpinereit.com.

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Contact:	Mark E. Patten, Sr. Vice President & Chief Financial Officer mpatten@alpinereit.com
Phone:	(386) 944-5643
Facsimile:	(386) 274-1223

FAQ

What is the significance of Alpine Income Property Trust's acquisition of PINE?

The acquisition of a retail property for $20.6 million enhances the portfolio and is secured by Walmart, adding stability.

How is the acquisition financed by Alpine Income Property Trust?

The acquisition was funded with cash on hand and a $13 million draw from a line of credit.

What is the current status of Alpine Income Property Trust's property portfolio?

The portfolio now includes 31 properties across 21 markets with a weighted average lease term of 8.5 years.

What are the financial terms of the new acquisition by Alpine Income Property Trust?

The property was acquired for approximately $20.6 million with a going-in cap rate of 6.65%.