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MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCES NEW ACQUISITION IN THE GREENSBORO, NC MSA

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (NYSE:MNR) has acquired a 286,281 square foot industrial building in Whitsett, NC for $47.6 million.

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Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (NYSE:MNR) has acquired a 286,281 square foot industrial building in Whitsett, NC for $47.6 million. This property, leased to FedEx Ground Packaging System for 15 years, is situated on approximately 39.3 acres. This acquisition marks MNR's third for the fiscal year 2020, highlighting its strategy of investing in essential services during challenging times. With a portfolio of 117 properties across 30 states, MNR continues to focus on single-tenant, net-leased industrial spaces.

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  • Acquired a strategically located industrial property for $47.6 million.
  • Long-term lease with FedEx Ground for 15 years ensures stable revenue.
  • Third acquisition in fiscal 2020 emphasizes growth strategy amid market challenges.

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Holmdel, New Jersey, May 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation (NYSE:MNR) today announced the acquisition of a new 286,281 square foot industrial building located at 6538 Judge Adams Road, Whitsett, NC at a purchase price of $47.6 million. The property is net-leased for 15 years to FedEx Ground Packaging System, Inc., a Delaware corporation. The building is situated on approximately 39.3 acres.

Michael P. Landy, President and CEO, commented, “This marks our third high-quality acquisition thus far in fiscal 2020. In this period of unprecedented turbulence, the services of FedEx are essential in keeping supply chains moving and in delivering critically needed goods throughout the world. We are proud to be a major space provider for this remarkable company.”

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation, founded in 1968, is one of the oldest public equity REITs in the world. We specialize in single tenant, net-leased industrial properties, subject to long-term leases, primarily to investment-grade tenants. Monmouth Real Estate is a fully integrated and self-managed real estate company, whose property portfolio consists of 117 properties, containing a total of approximately 23.3 million rentable square feet, geographically diversified across 30 states.

Becky Coleridge
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EMAIL: mreic@mreic.com
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What was the recent acquisition by Monmouth Real Estate?

Monmouth Real Estate acquired a 286,281 square foot industrial building in Whitsett, NC for $47.6 million.

Who is the tenant of the newly acquired property?

The property is net-leased to FedEx Ground Packaging System, Inc.

How long is the lease for the Whitsett property?

The property has a 15-year lease agreement.

How many properties does Monmouth Real Estate own?

Monmouth Real Estate has a portfolio of 117 properties across 30 states.

What is the significance of this acquisition for MNR?

This acquisition reinforces MNR's strategy of investing in essential service properties during turbulent market conditions.

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