MCLEAN, VA / ACCESSWIRE / December 22, 2021 / On December 21, 2021, Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) ("Gladstone Commercial") acquired a 120,000 square foot industrial facility located on 7.5 acres in Stone Mountain, Georgia for $12.0 million. The initial capitalization rate for the acquisition was 6.4%, with an average capitalization rate of 7.3%. The property is Gladstone Commercial's fifth industrial acquisition in Georgia.
The property, acquired in a sale/leaseback transaction, is 100% leased to House of Cheatham LLC, with fifteen (15) years of remaining absolute NNN lease term. House of Cheatham uses the property for manufacture and distribution of its personal and beauty care products serving the multicultural and textured hair care market. The acquisition of the industrial property builds upon Gladstone Commercial's growth plan of acquiring functional, industrial assets with long term leases.
"The acquisition of the House of Cheatham facility is consistent with our core strategy of acquiring well-located assets with long-term net leases occupied by credit-worthy tenants. We are excited to welcome House of Cheatham to our tenant roster," said Buzz Cooper, Chief Investment Officer of Gladstone Commercial.
"We have been very successful acquiring industrial properties through long-term sale/leaseback transactions with private equity sponsors, and we look to continue this success in 2022," stated EJ Wislar, Senior Vice President of Gladstone Commercial.
Bob Cutlip, President of Gladstone Commercial, agreed, "We are glad to close another transaction that will increase our portfolio weighted average lease term and industrial concentration, and we look forward to another strong partnership with a high-quality tenant."
The property was marketed by Chelsea Mandel of STREAM Capital Partners.
About Gladstone Commercial (NASDAQ:GOOD)
Gladstone Commercial is a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning and operating net leased industrial and office properties across the United States. As of September 30, 2021, Gladstone Commercial's real estate portfolio consisted of 127 properties located in 27 states, totaling approximately 15.7 million square feet. For additional information please visit www.gladstonecommercial.com.
For Broker Submittals:
South Central: | Southeast/Northeast: |
Buzz Cooper | EJ Wislar |
Chief Investment Officer | Senior Vice President |
(703) 287-5815 | (703) 462-1027 |
Buzz.Cooper@gladstonecompanies.com | EJ.Wislar@gladstonecompanies.com |
Midwest/West: | |
Ryan Carter | |
Executive Vice President | |
(571) 451-0019 | |
Ryan.Carter@gladstonecompanies.com | |
Investor or Media Inquiries:
Bob Cutlip | |
President - Gladstone Commercial Corporation | |
(703) 287-5878 | |
Bob.Cutlip@gladstonecompanies.com |
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