MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq: GOOD) announced today that it completed the acquisition of a 320,838 square foot, three building industrial portfolio with locations in Houston, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and St. Charles, Missouri on January 27, 2020.

The portfolio, acquired in a sale/leaseback transaction, is 100% leased to Eastern Metal Supply Holdings, Inc. (“Eastern Metal Supply”) with a twenty (20) year lease term. Eastern Metal Supply uses the three properties for the warehousing and distribution of aluminum extrusions. The acquisition of the industrial properties is consistent with Gladstone Commercial’s growth strategy of acquiring high-quality assets in growth regions with credit-worthy tenants. This is Gladstone Commercial’s second transaction with a Wynnchurch Capital sponsored company.

This portfolio consists of buildings located at 9400 Telge Road, Houston, Texas, a 137,960 square foot facility, at 2925 Stewart Creek Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina, a 114,978 square foot facility, and 2931 Elm Point Industrial Drive, St. Charles, Missouri, a 67,900 square foot facility. Eastern Metal Supply plans to continue operating in these facilities for years to come.

“The acquisition of the facilities continues our strategic expansion into growth markets. The investment is a great addition to our portfolio, improving the weighted average lease term and increasing the allocation of high-quality industrial properties,” said Buzz Cooper, Senior Managing Director for Gladstone Commercial.

Bob Cutlip, President of Gladstone Commercial, agreed, “This transaction promotes our strategy of increasing our allocation to industrial buildings over the next few years and we are excited to add to the portfolio’s weighted average lease term with high quality real estate occupied by a credit-worthy tenant.”

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, 2019, Gladstone Commercial’s real estate portfolio consisted of 109 properties located in 24 states, totaling approximately 13.1 million square feet. For additional information please visit www.gladstonecommercial.com