DEFA14A: Plymouth REIT Faces Lawsuit Ahead of Merger Vote

Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. disclosed a lawsuit filed by Redimere Advisors LLC seeking to enjoin funds related to its pending merger, though Redimere is not seeking to stop the merger itself.

Summary

• Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. (the Company) is proceeding with a merger into PIR Industrial REIT LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIR Ventures LP.
• A special meeting for the Company's stockholders to vote on the merger is scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
• Redimere Advisors LLC (Redimere) filed a complaint on January 9, 2026, in the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts against the Company, alleging breach of an engagement letter dated November 28, 2022.
• Redimere also filed an emergency motion seeking to temporarily enjoin the Company from transferring its interest in the Merger Agreement and to direct $60 million otherwise due under the Merger Agreement to a third-party independent trustee.
• A hearing on Redimere's emergency motion is scheduled for January 20, 2026.
• Redimere explicitly represented to the Court on January 13, 2026, that it is not seeking to enjoin the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
• The Company believes the claims made in the Complaint and the Motion are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against them.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: While the merger itself is not being directly challenged, the lawsuit introduces significant legal and financial uncertainty, potentially impacting the merger's terms or the company's financial position post-merger, even if the company believes the claims are without merit. The request to enjoin $60 million is material.

Positives

• Redimere Advisors LLC has explicitly stated it is not seeking to enjoin the merger transactions, mitigating the immediate threat to the merger's completion.

Negatives

• A lawsuit has been filed against the Company alleging breach of an engagement letter, introducing legal uncertainty and potential costs.
• The lawsuit seeks to temporarily enjoin $60 million related to the merger, which could impact the distribution of funds to stockholders or the Company's financial position.

Risks

• The occurrence of any event, change, or circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement.
• The nature, cost, and outcome of any litigation and other legal proceedings, including those related to the Mergers, that may be instituted against the parties and others.
• The inability to consummate the transaction within the anticipated time period, or at all, due to any reason, including the failure to obtain the requisite stockholder approval and adoption, failure to obtain required regulatory approval, or the failure to satisfy other conditions to completion of the transaction.
• Risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of the Company or diverts management's attention from its ongoing business.
• The amount of the costs, fees, expenses, and charges related to the transaction.
• The risk that the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring the Company to pay a termination fee.
• The effect of the announcement of the Mergers on the ability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with its tenants, suppliers, and others with whom it does business.
• The effect of the announcement of the Mergers on the Company's operating results and business generally.
• The risk that the Company's stock price may decline significantly if the Mergers are not consummated.

Future Outlook

The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims made in the lawsuit. The merger process is continuing, with a stockholder vote scheduled for January 22, 2026. There can be no assurance that the Mergers will in fact be consummated.

Management Comments

• "The Company believes the claims made in the Complaint and the Motion are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against them."

Industry Context

This announcement primarily concerns a company-specific legal challenge related to a pending merger, rather than broader industry trends. While M&A activity is common in the REIT sector, this litigation highlights specific contractual disputes that can arise during such transactions.

Legal Proceedings

• Redimere Advisors LLC filed a complaint on January 9, 2026, in the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts against Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc., alleging breach of an engagement letter dated November 28, 2022.
• The complaint names Parent, REIT Merger Sub, OP Merger Sub, and Parent's sponsors as reach-and-apply-defendants.
• Redimere also filed an emergency motion seeking to temporarily enjoin the Company from selling, alienating, assigning, pledging, encumbering, or otherwise transferring its interest in the Merger Agreement.
• The motion further seeks to temporarily enjoin the reach-and-apply defendants from paying or providing $60 million otherwise due under the Merger Agreement to the Company or its stockholders, and to require those funds to be directed to a third-party independent trustee until the conclusion of any litigation.
• A hearing on Redimere's emergency motion is scheduled for January 20, 2026.
• Redimere explicitly represented to the Court on January 13, 2026, that it is not seeking to enjoin the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
• The Company believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against them.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Potential impact on the timing and distribution of merger proceeds if the $60 million injunction is granted, though the merger itself is not being enjoined. Uncertainty from litigation could affect stock price.
• Management: Diversion of attention and resources to defend against the lawsuit, potentially impacting focus on ongoing business operations and merger completion.
• Creditors/Investors: Increased risk due to ongoing litigation and potential financial liabilities, which could affect the Company's credit profile or investment attractiveness.

Next Steps

• A hearing on Redimere's emergency motion is scheduled for January 20, 2026.
• The Special Meeting of stockholders to vote on the merger is scheduled for January 22, 2026.
• The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims made in the Complaint and the Motion.

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Recommendation

While the lawsuit introduces uncertainty and potential costs, Redimere has explicitly stated it is not seeking to enjoin the merger itself. The company also intends to vigorously defend the claims. The core merger transaction appears to be proceeding as planned for the stockholder vote. Investors should monitor the outcome of the hearing and the stockholder vote, but the immediate threat to the merger's completion seems contained based on Redimere's statement. The potential for a $60 million fund injunction is significant but not a direct threat to the merger's consummation, warranting a 'hold' rather than a 'sell' at this stage.

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