8-K
Medalist Diversified, Inc. (MDRR)
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): January 3, 2025
Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Maryland | 001-38719 | 47-5201540 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation<br>or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer <br>Identification No.) |
P.O. Box 8436
Richmond , VA **** 23226
(Address of principal executive offices)
( 804 ) 338-7708
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of Each Class | Name of each Exchange on Which Registered | Trading Symbol(s) |
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| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | Nasdaq Capital Market | MDRR |
| 8.0% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value | Nasdaq Capital Market | MDRRP |
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) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2).
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| Item 5.02 | | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On January 3, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Kory J. Kramer, as a Class I director of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Kramer will serve as a Class I director until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and will stand for re-election at that meeting. Mr. Kramer is not a party to any arrangement or understanding with any person pursuant to which he was appointed as a director, nor is he party to any transactions required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K involving the Company. Mr. Kramer will be compensated as a non-employee director in accordance with the Company’s non-employee director compensation policies as most recently described in the Company’s 2024 Proxy Statement and as updated from time to time. Mr. Kramer was appointed to serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Acquisition Committee of the Board.
In connection with Mr. Kramer’s appointment, the Board increased its size to six directors effective January 3, 2025.
| Item 8.01 | Other Events |
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On January 7, 2025, the Company issued a press release, a copy of which is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference, whereby the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock (the “Common Stock”) in the amount of $0.065 per share (the “Dividend”). The Dividend will be payable in cash on January 23, 2025 to holders of record of the Common Stock as of January 20, 2025.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(d) Exhibits
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release dated January 7, 2025 |
| 104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL Document |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| MEDALIST DIVERSIFIED REIT, INC. | ||
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| Dated: January 7, 2025 | By: | /s/ C. Brent Winn, Jr. |
| C. Brent Winn, Jr. | ||
| Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. ANNOUNCES
APPOINTMENT OF KORY J. KRAMER TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AND CASH DIVIDEND OF
$0.065 PER SHARE ON ITS COMMON STOCK
RICHMOND, VA., JANUARY 7, 2025--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Medalist Diversified REIT (NASDAQ: MDRR) (the “Company” or “Medalist”), a Virginia-based real estate investment trust that specializes in acquiring, owning and managing commercial real estate in the Southeast region of the U.S., announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Kory J. Kramer to its Board of Directors. A seasoned investment professional with a distinguished track record, Kramer is currently a partner and investment officer at Eagle Four Partners, a private equity firm based in Newport Beach, California, where he oversees acquisitions, development, financing, and asset management. With over $3 billion in transactions, his expertise spans transforming premier properties such as Pendry Newport Beach and VEA Newport Beach, among others.
Frank Kavanaugh, CEO of Medalist, expressed his enthusiasm for Kramer's appointment: “Kory’s deep expertise in real estate investment and development, combined with his strategic vision, makes him an invaluable addition to our board. We expect that his proven leadership will significantly contribute to our mission of creating long-term value for our shareholders.” Kramer’s appointment underscores Medalist’s commitment to leveraging top-tier talent to strengthen its portfolio and strategy.
In addition, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock (the “Common Stock”) in the amount of $0.065 per share (the “Dividend”). The Dividend will be payable in cash on January 23, 2025 to holders of record of the Common Stock as of January 20, 2025.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Forward looking statements are not historical and are typically identified by such words as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate, “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” and “underscore” and include Kavanaugh’s quotation and statements about Medalist’s strategy and the impact of Kramer’s appointment to the Board of Directors. Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s present expectations but are not guarantees or assurances as to future developments or results. Factors that may cause actual developments or results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements include, without limitation, those included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes and new developments except as required by law or regulation.
About Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc.
Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDRR) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the acquisition, management, and redevelopment of commercial real estate, with a focus on retail, office, and industrial properties in the Southeast U.S. Medalist is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and is committed to creating long-term value for its shareholders through a combination of strategic acquisitions, hands-on management, and financial discipline.
For additional information, please visit www.medalistreit.com or contact:
Brent WinnKevin Egan, CFA, CAIA, CPA
(804) 338-7708(724) 757-0525 bwinn@medalistreit.comkegan@medalistreit.com