Gladstone Commercial Announces Intentions Regarding Redemption for Class A and Class B Preferred Stock

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- In respect of the impending dates after which shares of 7.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: GOODP) (the "Class A Preferred") and 7.50% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: GOODO) (the "Class B Preferred") of Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq: GOOD) (the "Company") may be redeemed, the Company hereby announces that its investment adviser, Gladstone Management Corporation (the "Adviser"), has recommended to the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") that the Board not redeem shares of either the Class A Preferred or the Class B Preferred at this time.  The Adviser's recommendation is not binding upon the Board.  Should the Board decide to redeem any shares of Class A Preferred or Class B Preferred, the Company will publicly announce any such intention to redeem and will provide notice as called for in the Company's charter.  

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Summary of Redemption Terms of the Class A Preferred and Class B Preferred

According to the terms of the Class A Preferred, the stock is not redeemable prior to January 30, 2011.  On and after January 30, 2011, the Company, at its sole option upon providing not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' written notice, may redeem shares of the Series A Preferred, in whole or in part, for cash at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus all accumulated and unpaid dividends, without interest.

According to the terms of the Class B Preferred, the stock is not redeemable prior to October 31, 2011.  On and after October 31, 2011, the Company, at its sole option upon providing not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' written notice, may redeem shares of the Series A Preferred, in whole or in part, for cash at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus all accumulated and unpaid dividends, without interest.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust that focuses on investing in and owning triple-net leased industrial and commercial real estate properties and selectively making long-term mortgage loans.  To sign up to receive notifications about Gladstone Commercial or its affiliated companies, please visit http://www.gladstone.com.

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SOURCE Gladstone Commercial Corporation