UMH expands ATM capacity for common and preferred stock

UMH Properties, Inc. updated its equity distribution arrangements to continue raising capital through at-the-market offerings of both common and preferred stock under its effective Form S-3 shelf registration.

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UMH Properties, Inc. updated its equity distribution arrangements to continue raising capital through at-the-market offerings of both common and preferred stock under its effective Form S-3 shelf registration.

Under an amended equity distribution agreement, the company may offer and sell common stock with an aggregate sales price of up to $150,000,000, including shares previously sold, with approximately $44,600,000 of common stock remaining available upon execution. A separate amended and restated at-the-market sales agreement allows sales of 6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock up to an aggregate sales price of $100,000,000, including prior sales, with about $97,500,000 still available. Net proceeds from both programs are intended for working capital and general corporate purposes such as purchasing manufactured homes, expanding existing communities, potential property acquisitions, and short-term debt repayment, including borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Common stock ATM capacity: $150,000,000 aggregate sales price Common stock remaining capacity: Approximately $44,600,000 Series D preferred ATM capacity: $100,000,000 aggregate sales price +2 more

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Common stock ATM capacity $150,000,000 aggregate sales price Shares of common stock under amended equity distribution agreement

Common stock remaining capacity Approximately $44,600,000 Unsold common stock available upon entry into amended agreement

Series D preferred ATM capacity $100,000,000 aggregate sales price 6.375% Series D Preferred Stock under A&R Sales Agreement

Series D preferred remaining capacity Approximately $97,500,000 Unsold Series D Preferred Stock upon entry into A&R Sales Agreement

Preferred stock sales commission Up to 2% of gross sale proceeds Commission payable to sales agents under A&R Sales Agreement

Key Terms

at the market offerings, Equity Distribution Agreement, Amended and Restated At Market Issuance Sales Agreement, Registration Statement on Form S-3, +2 more

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at the market offerings financial

"Any sales of the shares of Common Stock under the Amended Distribution Agreement will be in “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415"

At-the-market offerings are a way for a company to raise cash by selling newly issued shares directly into the open market at the current trading price through a broker, rather than in a single large sale. Think of it like topping up a gas tank a little at a time at whatever the pump price is; it gives the company flexibility to raise money when conditions are favorable but can increase the number of shares outstanding and dilute existing investors, and frequent or large sales can put downward pressure on the stock price.

Equity Distribution Agreement financial

"Amendment No. 1 to the Equity Distribution Agreement with BMO Capital Markets Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC"

An equity distribution agreement is a formal plan between a company and financial institutions to sell newly issued shares of the company's stock to investors over a period of time. It helps the company raise money gradually, similar to filling a container with water in stages, rather than all at once. For investors, it provides an organized way to buy shares and can influence the stock's supply and price.

Amended and Restated At Market Issuance Sales Agreement financial

"the Company entered into an Amended and Restated At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “A&R Sales Agreement”)"

Registration Statement on Form S-3 regulatory

"pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-295772), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission"

A registration statement on Form S‑3 is a short, standardized filing a qualified public company uses to register new securities with regulators so they can be sold to investors; think of it as a pre-approved, reusable permission slip that speeds up future offerings. It matters to investors because it lets the company raise money more quickly and cheaply — which can fund growth or pay debt — but may also lead to share dilution or change in ownership, so it affects value and liquidity.

Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock financial

"6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.10 per share"

Cumulative redeemable preferred stock is a type of investment that gives shareholders priority over common stockholders to receive dividends and get their money back if the company is sold or closes. If the company misses dividend payments, it must pay them later before any dividends can go to other shareholders. This makes it a more secure and flexible option for investors seeking steady income with some ability to redeem their shares in the future.

revolving credit facility financial

"possible repayment of indebtedness on a short-term basis, including amounts borrowed under the Company’s revolving credit facility"

A revolving credit facility is a type of loan that a business can borrow from whenever it needs money, up to a set limit. It’s like having a credit card for companies—allowing them to borrow, pay back, and borrow again as needed, providing flexibility for managing cash flow or funding short-term expenses.

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What did UMH (UMH) change in its common stock at-the-market program?

UMH amended its Equity Distribution Agreement to update the distribution agents and continue at-the-market common stock sales up to an aggregate sales price of $150,000,000. Upon amendment, about $44,600,000 of common stock capacity remained available for future issuance under the updated program.

How much preferred stock can UMH (UMH) sell under the updated A&R Sales Agreement?

UMH may offer and sell 6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock with an aggregate sales price of up to $100,000,000, inclusive of prior issuances. When the amended and restated agreement was signed, approximately $97,500,000 of Series D Preferred Stock capacity remained available for at-the-market sales.

What are UMH (UMH)'s intended uses of proceeds from these at-the-market offerings?

UMH intends to use net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes, including buying manufactured homes for sale or lease, expanding existing communities, potential property acquisitions, and repaying indebtedness on a short-term basis, including amounts borrowed under its revolving credit facility.

Which agents are involved in UMH (UMH)'s amended common stock equity distribution agreement?

The common stock Equity Distribution Agreement, as amended, lists BMO Capital Markets Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC as distribution agents, acting as agents or principals for at-the-market sales.

Who are the sales agents in UMH (UMH)'s preferred stock A&R Sales Agreement?

The Amended and Restated At Market Issuance Sales Agreement for Series D Preferred Stock appoints B. Riley Securities, Inc., Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Maxim Group LLC as sales agents. They use commercially reasonable efforts to execute sales but are not obligated to sell specific amounts.

What commission will UMH (UMH) pay on Series D Preferred Stock at-the-market sales?

UMH will pay the sales agents a commission at a mutually agreed rate of up to 2% of the gross sale proceeds from sales of Series D Preferred Stock under the Amended and Restated At Market Issuance Sales Agreement, reflecting standard compensation for these transactions.

Under which registration statement are UMH (UMH)'s at-the-market offerings being made?

Both the common stock and Series D Preferred Stock at-the-market offerings are being made under UMH's Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-295772, which became effective upon filing and is accompanied by a base prospectus and respective prospectus supplements.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/12/2026 - 05:11 PM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2026

UMH Properties, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	001-12690	22-1890929
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Juniper Business Plaza, 3499 Route 9 North, Suite 3-C, Freehold, NJ	07728
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (732) 577-9997

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.10 par value	UMH	New York Stock Exchange
6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.10 par value	UMH PD	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01

Other Events.

Amendment No. 1 to the Equity Distribution Agreement

On May 12, 2026, UMH Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Distribution Agreement Amendment”) with BMO Capital Markets Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, as distribution agents (the “Distribution Agents”), amending that certain Equity Distribution Agreement dated September 16, 2024 (the “Distribution Agreement”), by and among the Company, BMO Capital Markets Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, B. Riley Securities, Inc., Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Under the Distribution Agreement, as amended by the Distribution Agreement Amendment (the “Amended Distribution Agreement”), the Company may offer and sell shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.10 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), having an aggregate sales price of up to $150,000,000 (inclusive of shares of Common Stock previously sold under the original Distribution Agreement) from time to time through the Distribution Agents, as agents or principals. The purpose of the Distribution Agreement Amendment was to update the Distribution Agents. Except as provided in the Distribution Agreement Amendment, all provisions, terms and conditions of the original Distribution Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Any sales of the shares of Common Stock under the Amended Distribution Agreement will be in “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), including, without limitation, sales made directly on or through the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) or to or through a market maker or any other method permitted by law, including, without limitation, negotiated transactions and block trades. The Distribution Agents are not required to sell any specific number or dollar amount of securities, but will use commercially reasonable efforts consistent with their normal trading and sales practices, on mutually agreed terms between the Distribution Agents and the Company. Upon entry into the Distribution Agreement Amendment, approximately $44.6 million of Common Stock was unsold under the original Distribution Agreement and will remain available for sale under the Amended Distribution Agreement.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from sales of shares of Common Stock under the Amended Distribution Agreement for working capital and general corporate purposes, which may include purchases of manufactured homes for sale or lease to customers, expansion of the Company’s existing communities, potential acquisitions of additional properties, and possible repayment of indebtedness on a short-term basis, including amounts borrowed under the Company’s revolving credit facility.

The shares of Common Stock sold after May 12, 2026 under the Amended Distribution Agreement are being offered and sold pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-295772), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 11, 2026 (the “Registration Statement”), which Registration Statement became effective upon filing, and will be sold and issued pursuant to the Company’s prospectus, dated May 11, 2026, included in the Registration Statement (the “Base Prospectus”), and the prospectus supplement, dated May 12, 2026, relating to the Common Stock (together with the Base Prospectus, the “Common Stock ATM Prospectus”). The Common Stock is described in the Company’s Registration Statement and the Common Stock ATM Prospectus. The Common Stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol “UMH.” The Common Stock is also listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Amended and Restated At Market Issuance Sales Agreement

Additionally, on May 12, 2026, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “A&R Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc., Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Maxim Group LLC, as sales agents (the “Sales Agents”), amending and restating that certain At Market Issuance Sales Agreement, dated March 5, 2025 (the “Prior Sales Agreement”), by and between the Company and B. Riley Securities, Inc., as sales agent. Under the A&R Sales Agreement, the Company may offer and sell shares of the Company’s 6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.10 per share (the “Series D Preferred Stock”), having an aggregate sales price of up to $100,000,000 (inclusive of shares of Series D Preferred Stock previously sold under the Prior Sales Agreement) from time to time through the Sales Agents, as agents or principals. Any sales of the shares of Series D Preferred Stock under the A&R Sales Agreement will be in “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, including, without limitation, sales made directly on or through the NYSE or on any other existing trading market for the Series D Preferred Stock, as applicable, or to or through a market maker or any other method permitted by law, including, without limitation, negotiated transactions and block trades. The Sales Agents are not required to sell any specific number or dollar amount of securities, but will use commercially reasonable efforts consistent with their normal trading and sales practices, on mutually agreed terms between the Sales Agents and the Company. Upon entry into the A&R Sales Agreement, approximately $97.5 million of Series D Preferred Stock was unsold under the Prior Sales Agreement and will remain available for sale under the A&R Sales Agreement.

The A&R Sales Agreement contains customary representations and warranties of the Company and indemnification and contribution provisions under which the Company has agreed to indemnify the Sales Agents against certain specified liabilities. The Company will pay the Sales Agents a commission at a mutually agreed rate of up to 2% of the gross sale proceeds from sales of shares of Series D Preferred Stock under the A&R Sales Agreement. The offering of Series D Preferred Stock pursuant to the A&R Sales Agreement will terminate upon the earlier of (i) the sale of all shares of Series D Preferred Stock subject to the A&R Sales Agreement or (ii) the termination of the A&R Sales Agreement by the Sales Agents or the Company in accordance with the terms of the A&R Sales Agreement.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from sales of shares of Series D Preferred Stock under the A&R Sales Agreement for working capital and general corporate purposes, which may include purchases of manufactured homes for sale or lease to customers, expansion of the Company’s existing communities, potential acquisitions of additional properties, and possible repayment of indebtedness on a short-term basis, including amounts borrowed under the Company's revolving credit facility.

The shares of Series D Preferred Stock sold after May 12, 2026 under the A&R Sales Agreement are being offered and sold pursuant to the Registration Statement and will be sold and issued pursuant to the Base Prospectus and the prospectus supplement, dated May 12, 2026, relating to the Series D Preferred Stock (together with the Base Prospectus, the “Preferred Stock ATM Prospectus”). The Series D Preferred Stock is described in the Registration Statement and the Preferred Stock ATM Prospectus. The Series D Preferred Stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol “UMH PRD.”

The foregoing summaries of the Distribution Agreement Amendment and the A&R Sales Agreement are only brief descriptions of certain terms therein, do not purport to be complete descriptions of the rights and obligations of the parties thereunder, and are qualified in their entirety by such agreements attached hereto. Copies of the Distribution Agreement Amendment and the A&R Sales Agreement are attached hereto as Exhibits 1.1 and 1.2, respectively, and are incorporated by reference herein. In connection with the filing of the Distribution Agreement Amendment and the A&R Sales Agreement, the Company is filing as Exhibits 5.1 and 5.2 the opinions of its Maryland counsel, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, and as Exhibit 8.1 the tax opinion of Paul Hastings LLP.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits.

1.1	Amendment No. 1 to the Equity Distribution Agreement, dated May 12, 2026, by and among UMH Properties, Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, as distribution agents.
1.2	Amended and Restated At Market Issuance Sales Agreement, dated May 12, 2026, by and among UMH Properties, Inc., B. Riley Securities, Inc., Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Maxim Group LLC, as sales agents.
5.1	Opinion of Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP regarding the legality of the Common Stock.
5.2	Opinion of Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP regarding the legality of the Series D Preferred Stock.
8.1	Opinion of Paul Hastings LLP as to certain tax matters.
23.1	Consent of Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP (included in Exhibits 5.1 and 5.2).
23.2	Consent of Paul Hastings LLP (included in Exhibit 8.1).
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	UMH Properties, Inc.

Date: May 12, 2026	By:	/s/ Anna T. Chew
	Name:	Anna T. Chew
	Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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