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New York Stock Exchange-listed Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (IIPR) announced that it filed for a public offering of Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock that would trade under the symbol IIPRPrA. The proceeds from the offering will be used to support the company’s investment strategy of finding specialized industrial facilities that are used to cultivate medical marijuana.
Ladenburg Thalman (LTS) is acting as the book-runner and National Securities Corporation (NHLD) is acting as the co-manager for the offering. The company said in a statement that it will grant the underwriters a 30-day option to buy additional shares to cover over-allotments. A copy of the preliminary prospectus for the offering may be obtained, when available, from Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., 570 Lexington Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by email at prospectus@ladenburg.com.
Innovative Industrial Properties recently declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents. It is one of the few, if not the only, cannabis stocks to pay a regular dividend. This 60 cents annual dividend gives the company a yield of 3.2% on an approximate price of $18.69 per share.
According to Yahoo Finance, there are two analysts covering the stock and both have a buy rating. The average target price is $21.75. The company is down 2.4% for the past year, but in the last six months, the stock has climbed over 9%. The 52-week low is $14.50, while the high is $20.52.
On the last earnings call, CEO Paul Smithers said, “We’re in advanced discussions regarding a number of potential acquisitions with a pipeline of approximately $100 million spanning a number of states including Arizona, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Pennsylvania to name a few.”
Executive Chairman Alan Gold added, “This nascent industry that has witnessed amazing growth with state-regulated medical-use cannabis markets, now comprising a majority of the United States. We are very optimistic about the future of this industry and our ability to deliver an enduring value to our tenant partners in providing tailored real estate solutions that meet their key operational and capital needs.”
