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Business Summary

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (the "Company") operates as an externally-advised Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused on acquiring, owning, and managing primarily industrial and office properties . The Company utilizes an Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust (UPREIT) structure, with substantially all properties held by Gladstone Commercial Limited Partnership (the "Operating Partnership"), where the Company controls the sole general partner and owns approximately 99.9% of the common units . The Company's strategy is to invest in a diversified portfolio of leased properties, primarily industrial, to generate stable cash flow and increase in value, with a focus on secondary growth markets exhibiting favorable economic trends . Revenue is primarily generated from rental income and operating expense recoveries from tenants, with a majority of investments structured as net leases requiring tenants to pay most operating, maintenance, repair, insurance, and real estate taxes .

As of December 31, 2025, the Company owned 151 properties totaling 17.7 million square feet of rentable space across 27 states . The portfolio's occupancy rate stood at 99.1%, with an average remaining lease term of 7.3 years . The Company's five largest tenants accounted for approximately 17.2% of total lease revenue . The top industry concentrations by lease revenue were Automotive at 15.2%, Diversified/Conglomerate Services at 12.6%, Buildings and Real Estate at 9.6%, and Telecommunications at 8.7% .

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Company reported total operating revenues of $161.336 million , an increase of 8.0% from $149.388 million in the prior year . Net income for the period was $19.292 million , a decrease of 19.8% from $24.040 million in 2024 . Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) was $0.14 , down from $0.27 in the previous year . Funds From Operations (FFO) available to common stockholders and Non-controlling OP Unitholders (basic) increased by 8.8% to $64.484 million from $59.245 million in 2024 , resulting in a basic FFO per weighted average share of common stock and Non-controlling OP Unit of $1.38 , a slight decrease from $1.41 in 2024 . Cash and cash equivalents were $10.810 million as of December 31, 2025, with total debt (mortgage notes payable, borrowings under Credit Facility, and senior unsecured notes) amounting to $843.466 million .

Year-over-year, lease revenues from same store properties increased by 4.0% to $130.126 million , driven by higher recovery revenue from property operating expenses and increased rental rates from leasing activity, partially offset by a settlement received in the prior period . Lease revenues from acquired and disposed properties increased by 103.2% to $14.699 million , primarily due to the acquisition of 19 properties subsequent to December 31, 2024 . Operating expenses saw a slight decrease of 1.4% to $101.389 million , mainly due to a larger incentive fee waiver in the prior period and higher impairment charges in 2024, despite increases in depreciation and property operating expenses . Interest expense increased by 12.1% to $41.914 million , primarily due to larger Credit Facility draws and new interest expense on the 2029 and 2030 Notes .

During 2025, the Company completed $207.905 million in industrial acquisitions, consisting of 19 facilities totaling approximately 1.6 million square feet , with a weighted average capitalization rate of 8.88% and a weighted average lease term of 15.9 years at acquisition . The Company also renewed or extended approximately 1.2 million square feet of leases and sold two properties for an aggregate sales price of $8.025 million , realizing a net gain on sale of $0.367 million . Financing activities included amending, extending, and upsizing the Credit Facility from $525.0 million to $600.0 million and issuing $85.0 million of 5.99% senior unsecured notes maturing in December 2030 . The primary offering of Series F Preferred Stock terminated on June 1, 2025 .

Business Outlook

The Company anticipates that business conditions will remain generally consistent with those experienced in the fourth quarter of 2025, with interest rates, access to debt capital, and transaction activity continuing to be key factors . The Federal Reserve's 75 basis point cut in the federal funds target range to 3.50% to 3.75% by year-end 2025 and subsequent unchanged rates are expected to maintain the improved sentiment in commercial real estate, although pricing gaps and selective financing conditions are likely to persist .

A major growth area for the Company is the continued investment in industrial properties, which is its strategic focus . During 2025, the Company acquired 19 industrial properties totaling approximately 1.6 million square feet for an aggregate purchase price of $207.905 million . These acquisitions had a weighted average capitalization rate of 8.88% and a weighted average lease term of 15.9 years at acquisition . The Company plans to continue this industrial property-focused growth strategy, leveraging its access to capital and financing markets .

Operationally, the Company remains focused on maintaining high occupancy through lease renewals and re-leasing activity, managing upcoming lease expirations, and addressing upcoming debt maturities . As of December 31, 2025, the Company had four partially vacant buildings and no fully vacant buildings, with active marketing efforts for the limited remaining vacant space . The lease expiration schedule for 2026 is considered manageable, equating to 11.8% of annual lease revenue at December 31, 2025 .

The Company believes it has adequate liquidity in the near term, with $73.6 million in available liquidity as of December 31, 2025, including $10.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and $62.8 million in available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility . This liquidity is deemed sufficient to cover all near-term debt obligations and operating expenses, and to continue its industrial property-focused growth strategy . The Company expects to refinance its mortgage debt, bank debt, and long-term private debt as they mature .

Planned capital allocation includes continued investment in industrial properties and, to a lesser extent, office real property, or repayment of outstanding borrowings under the Revolver . The Company expects to continue to use its 2024 Common Stock Sales Agreement as a source of liquidity in 2026 . As of February 18, 2026, the Company had the ability to raise up to $1.0 billion of additional equity capital through the sale and issuance of securities under the 2024 Registration Statement . The Company also anticipates being able to refinance its mortgage debt maturing in 2026 ($35.4 million) and 2027 ($95.4 million) through a combination of new mortgage debt, Credit Facility availability, issuance of long-term unsecured notes in the private placement market, and additional equity offerings .

The Company identifies broader economic and geopolitical uncertainty, including recent world events and tariffs, as factors influencing tenant decision-making, particularly for industrial users evaluating supply chain resiliency and domestic production needs . While shifts toward onshoring and advanced manufacturing may support long-term industrial demand, these decisions require extended planning and capital investment, which may take time to translate into leasing activity . The environmental landscape also remains unpredictable due to increasing intensity of weather patterns, such as hurricanes, which could lead to increased insurance premiums and affect coverage availability .

Risk Factors

The Company faces several material risks, including the inability of certain tenants to pay rent, particularly those with significant debt obligations or those impacted by adverse economic conditions, rising interest rates, inflation, and recessionary conditions, which could adversely affect cash available for distributions . There is also a risk of being unable to renew leases, lease vacant space, or re-lease space at favorable rates as leases expire, potentially requiring substantial funds for tenant improvements or concessions . The illiquidity of certain real estate investments, particularly special use and single/multi-tenant industrial properties, may make it difficult to sell properties in response to market conditions, potentially harming financial condition and distribution ability . The Company's real estate investments are concentrated in a limited number of tenants and industries, with the five largest tenants accounting for approximately 17.2% of total lease revenue , and the Automotive industry representing 15.2% of lease revenue , exposing the Company to significant loss if these tenants or industries experience downturns . Environmental matters, including the presence of asbestos-containing building materials or microbial matter, could lead to significant costs related to government regulation and private litigation, with potential liabilities exceeding property value and aggregate assets . Capital markets and economic conditions can materially affect financial condition, operating results, equity security value, and the ability to sustain distributions, with illiquid credit markets potentially leading to less attractive financing terms or unavailability of debt . The Credit Facility contains covenants, such as limiting distributions to 95% of Core FFO , and non-compliance could accelerate repayment obligations, materially affecting liquidity and distribution ability . Interest rate fluctuations, particularly on variable-rate debt and leases with market-indexed escalations, may adversely affect results of operations, despite mitigation efforts like rate caps and interest rate swaps . The Company has balloon payments of $27.6 million payable during the year ending December 31, 2026 , and its ability to make these payments is uncertain and dependent on obtaining additional financing or selling properties . Adverse changes in credit ratings could increase debt costs and hinder access to financing . The Company's dependence on its Adviser for investment and management decisions, coupled with potential conflicts of interest due to the Adviser's management of other affiliated entities, could materially adversely impact operations . Termination of the Advisory Agreement without cause would require a termination fee equal to two times the sum of the average annual base management fee and incentive fee earned by the Adviser during the 24-month period prior to such termination . Failure to qualify as a REIT would result in corporate-level taxation and reduced cash available for distributions . Cybersecurity threats and incidents may disrupt operations, compromise confidential information, and damage business relationships, negatively impacting financial condition and operating results .

Management Priorities

Management's overall tone is one of cautious optimism, emphasizing the Company's resilience and strategic positioning in an evolving business environment. They highlight the stabilization of the business environment in late 2025 due to easing interest rate volatility, with the Federal Reserve implementing a 75 basis point cut in the federal funds target range to 3.50% to 3.75% by year-end . Management believes the Company is well-capitalized and positioned to take advantage of both risks and opportunities arising from broader economic and geopolitical uncertainties . A key strategic priority is maintaining high occupancy, as evidenced by the 99.1% occupancy rate at December 31, 2025 , and actively marketing vacant space . Another strategic priority is strengthening the balance sheet and liquidity position, as demonstrated by the amendment, extension, and upsizing of the Credit Facility to $600.0 million and the issuance of $85.0 million of 5.99% senior unsecured notes . Management also emphasizes its industrial property-focused growth strategy, having completed $207.905 million of industrial acquisitions in 2025 . They expect to continue executing their capital recycling plan by selling properties and redeploying proceeds into target secondary growth markets or repaying debt . Management believes that the Company's available liquidity of $73.6 million as of December 31, 2025, is sufficient to cover near-term debt obligations and operating expenses and to continue its growth strategy .

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  5. [5] Item 2, Properties
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  7. [7] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our real estate investments have a limited number of tenants and are concentrated in a limited number of industries, which subjects us to an increased risk of significant loss if any one of these tenants is unable to pay or if particular industries experience downturns.
  8. [8] Item 2, Properties
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  19. [19] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity and Capital Resources — Overview
  20. [20] Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
  21. [21] Item 7, MD&A — Operating Revenues
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  28. [28] Item 7, MD&A — Other Income and Expenses
  29. [29] Item 7, MD&A — Acquisition Activity
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  32. [32] Item 7, MD&A — Leasing Activity
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  35. [35] Item 7, MD&A — Business Environment
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  37. [37] Item 7, MD&A — Preferred Series F Continuous Offering
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  41. [41] Item 7, MD&A — Future Capital Needs
  42. [42] Item 7, MD&A — Acquisition Activity
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  44. [44] Item 7, MD&A — Future Capital Needs
  45. [45] Item 7, MD&A — Other Business Environment Considerations
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  48. [48] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity and Capital Resources — Overview
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  56. [56] Item 7, MD&A — Other Business Environment Considerations
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  58. [58] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We are exposed to the potential impacts of climate change, which may result in unanticipated losses that could affect our business and financial condition.
  59. [59] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Certain of our tenants may be unable to pay rent, which could adversely affect our cash available to make distributions to our stockholders.
  60. [60] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We may be unable to renew leases, lease vacant space or re-lease space as leases expire, which could adversely affect our business and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.
  61. [61] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Illiquidity of certain of our real estate investments may make it difficult for us to sell properties in response to market conditions and could harm our financial condition and ability to make distributions to our stockholders.
  62. [62] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our real estate investments have a limited number of tenants and are concentrated in a limited number of industries, which subjects us to an increased risk of significant loss if any one of these tenants is unable to pay or if particular industries experience downturns.
  63. [63] Item 2, Properties
  64. [64] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our real estate investments have a limited number of tenants and are concentrated in a limited number of industries, which subjects us to an increased risk of significant loss if any one of these tenants is unable to pay or if particular industries experience downturns.
  65. [65] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We could incur significant costs related to government regulation and private litigation over environmental matters.
  66. [66] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Capital markets and economic conditions can materially affect our financial condition and results of operations, the value of our equity securities, and our ability to sustain the payment of distributions at current levels.
  67. [67] Item 5, Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
  68. [68] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our Credit Facility contains various covenants which, if not complied with, could accelerate our repayment obligations, thereby materially and adversely affecting our liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and ability to pay distributions to stockholders.
  69. [69] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Interest rate fluctuations may adversely affect our results of operations.
  70. [70] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We face liquidity, credit, and performance risks related to “balloon payments” and refinancing.
  71. [71] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We face liquidity, credit, and performance risks related to “balloon payments” and refinancing.
  72. [72] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Adverse changes in our credit ratings could negatively affect our financing activity.
  73. [73] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We may have conflicts of interest with our Adviser and other affiliates.
  74. [74] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our termination of the Advisory Agreement without cause would require payment of a termination fee.
  75. [75] Item 1A, Risk Factors — If we fail to qualify as a REIT, our operations and distributions to stockholders would be adversely impacted.
  76. [76] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Cybersecurity threats and cyber incidents may adversely affect our business by causing a disruption to our operations, or the operations of businesses in which we invest, a compromise or corruption of our confidential information and/or damage to our business relationships, all of which could negatively impact our business, financial condition and operating results.
  77. [77] Item 7, MD&A — Business Environment
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  86. [86] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity and Capital Resources — Overview
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Analysis on 5/21/2026