Gladstone Commercial Corporation Announces Sale of Three Properties for $3.0 Million

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) (“Gladstone Commercial”) announced today that it sold three properties for gross proceeds of $3.0 million. The sales included three industrial facilities leased to Metal Spinners, Inc. in Angola, IN and Rock Falls, IL. The Angola locations serve as Metal Spinners’ corporate headquarters.  Gladstone Commercial recognized a levered IRR of approximately 13% on its investment.

“These transactions are consistent with our capital recycling operating strategy that seeks to divest non-core assets while maintaining a best-in-class portfolio in strong secondary markets," said Bob Cutlip, President of Gladstone Commercial.

About Gladstone Commercial Corporation (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. Gladstone Commercial’s real estate portfolio consists of 96 properties located in 24 states, totaling approximately 10.9 million square feet. For additional information please visit www.gladstonecommercial.com.

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Released August 25, 2016