MDRR.NASDAQMedalist Diversified Reit, INC

10-K: Medalist Diversified REIT Reports Improved Financial Performance in 2024

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Annual Results 27 February 2025 4:06 PM

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Medalist Diversified REIT shows improved financial performance in 2024, driven by strategic property sales and internal management.

Capital raiseThe company completed a private placement of common shares in December 2024, raising $2,875,000.The company issued 208,695 OP Units at a value of $11.50 per unit as consideration for the purchase of the Citibank Property.The company issued 160,000 OP Units in a private placement at a purchase price of $12.50 per unit for total consideration of $2,000,000.

Better than expectedThe company reported a net income of $744,325 for the year ended December 31, 2024, a significant turnaround from the $4,573,354 net loss in 2023.

Summary

Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. reports its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The company's primary focus is managing its legacy portfolio and expanding its single tenant net lease (STNL) property portfolio.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the company owned four retail properties, three flex properties, and three STNL properties.
The company sold the Hanover Square Shopping Center Property on March 13, 2024, for $13.0 million, resulting in a gain on disposal of $2,819,502.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $744,325, a significant increase compared to the net loss of $4,573,354 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The company completed a partial redemption of its mandatorily redeemable preferred stock in November 2024 and a final redemption in January 2025.
The company completed a private placement of common shares in December 2024, raising $2,875,000.
The company's Board authorized a share repurchase program, and during the year ended December 31, 2024, repurchased 2,830 Common Shares at a total cost of $32,467.
The company's management believes it can meet its obligations arising within one year of the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document presents a generally positive outlook due to the company's improved financial performance, strategic property sales, and capital management activities. However, some negative aspects and risks remain.

Positives

The company achieved a significant increase in net income, turning a substantial loss in 2023 into a profit in 2024.
The sale of the Hanover Square Shopping Center Property generated a significant gain.
The company successfully raised capital through a private placement of common shares.
The company is actively managing its capital structure by repurchasing shares and redeeming preferred stock.
The company is expanding its STNL property portfolio with the acquisition of the Citibank Property.

Negatives

Total revenue decreased by $537,699 compared to the previous year, primarily due to the sale of the Hanover Square Property.
The company incurred a loss on impairment of $182.
The company incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $51,837.
The company incurred a loss on redemption of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock of $47,680.

Risks

The company's success depends on its ability to make additional investments consistent with its investment goals.
Restrictions in a tenants in common agreement related to the Parkway Property may adversely impact the investment.
The company may not be able to re-lease or renew leases at the Investments held by us on terms favorable to us or at all.
The bankruptcy, insolvency or diminished creditworthiness of our tenants under their leases or delays by our tenants in making rental payments could seriously harm our operating results and financial condition.
Our failure to qualify as a REIT would result in higher taxes and reduced cash available for stockholders.
An increase in market interest rates may have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock and our ability to make distributions to its stockholders.
We may not be able to satisfy listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market to maintain a listing of our common stock.

Future Outlook

The company plans to continue managing its legacy portfolio, expanding its STNL property portfolio, and exploring refinancing opportunities.

Industry Context

The company operates in the competitive real estate investment market, facing competition from other REITs, specialty finance companies, and institutional investors.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The document does not provide enough information to make a detailed comparison to industry standards.
To assess the results in the context of global benchmarks, specific comparable companies, projects, and results would need to be identified.
Comparable companies could include other small-cap REITs with similar property portfolios and investment strategies, such as those focused on retail, flex-industrial, and STNL properties.
Key metrics for comparison would include occupancy rates, rental rates, FFO, AFFO, debt levels, and dividend yields.

Related Party Transactions

The company acquired the Citibank Property from a related party, CWS BET Seattle, LP, a company controlled and owned by Frank Kavanaugh.
The company issued 160,000 OP Units in a private placement to Frank Kavanaugh.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders will benefit from the improved financial performance and potential for future growth.
Tenants may experience changes in property management and leasing terms.
Employees may be affected by changes in management and staffing.

Next Steps

The company plans to continue managing its legacy portfolio.
The company plans to continue expanding its STNL property portfolio.
The company plans to explore refinancing opportunities.

Key Dates

Date	Description
September 28, 2015	Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. was formed.
September 29, 2015	Medalist Diversified Holdings, LP was formed.
March 15, 2016	Date of the Management Agreement among Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc., Medalist Diversified Holdings, LP and Medalist Fund Manager, Inc.
December 31, 2017	Beginning with this taxable year, Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. elected to be taxed as a REIT.
November 28, 2018	Common stock listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol MDRR.
August 30, 2019	Purchased Ashley Plaza Property.
October 3, 2019	Purchased Brookfield Center Property.
February 19, 2020	Issued 200,000 shares of 8.0% Series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock.
May 14, 2021	Purchased Lancer Center Property.
August 27, 2021	Purchased Greenbrier Business Center Property.
November 1, 2021	Acquired an undivided 82% tenant in common interest in the Parkway Property.
June 13, 2022	Purchased Salisbury Marketplace Property and entered into a mortgage loan facility with Wells Fargo Bank.
May 3, 2023	Completed a 1-for-8 reverse stock split.
July 18, 2023	Entered into a Termination Agreement with Medalist Fund Manager, Inc.
July 2, 2024	Completed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split and a 5-for-1 forward stock split.
March 13, 2024	Sold the Hanover Square Shopping Center Property.
March 25, 2024	Acquired the 16% noncontrolling interest in the Hanover Square Outparcel.
March 28, 2024	Acquired the Citibank Property.
November 25, 2024	Completed a partial redemption of 140,000 shares of its mandatorily redeemable preferred stock.
January 10, 2025	Completed the final redemption of the remaining 60,000 shares of its mandatorily redeemable preferred stock.
January 24, 2025	Acquired the Buffalo Wild Wings Property.
February 21, 2025	Acquired the United Rentals Property.

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