Gladstone Commercial Boosts Liquidity Through Office Asset Dispositions, Near-Full Occupancy in 2025

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Gladstone Commercial increased its industrial exposure through additional investments and achieved near-full portfolio occupancy, supported by enhanced liquidity from non-core office asset dispositions. The firm reported continued successful leasing and disposition activity in its net lease space during 2025 to drive shareholder value.

1. Strategic Industrial Acquisitions

During 2025, Gladstone Commercial significantly increased its industrial exposure by completing the acquisition of 12 single-tenant industrial properties totaling 1.4 million square feet. These assets were purchased for a combined $210 million, representing a weighted average cap rate of 7.2%. The new properties, located in key logistics hubs such as Atlanta, Memphis and Columbus, Ohio, are triple-net leased to investment-grade tenants on initial lease terms averaging 12 years, with built-in rent escalation of 2.5% per annum.

2. Office Asset Dispositions and Liquidity Enhancement

In a continued effort to streamline its portfolio, Gladstone Commercial sold 9 non-core office buildings in secondary markets for total gross proceeds of $138 million. The dispositions generated $126 million in net cash after transaction costs, which the company used to repay outstanding debt on its revolving credit facility. Following these transactions, the company’s undrawn revolving credit capacity stands at $45 million, providing ample liquidity to pursue further industrial investments.

3. Near-Full Portfolio Occupancy and Credit Metrics

As of December 31, 2025, Gladstone Commercial reported a portfolio occupancy rate of 98.6%, up from 97.2% a year earlier. The net lease portfolio consists of 298 properties across 32 states, with industrial assets now representing 47% of total square footage. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA stood at 5.1x, within the company’s target leverage range, and the weighted average debt maturity extends to 5.8 years, reducing near-term refinancing risk and preserving financial flexibility.

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