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Exhibit
99.1
Power
REIT Acquires Greenhouse Cultivation Facility in Budding Oklahoma Market in Highly Accretive Transaction
Old
Bethpage, New York, June 11, 2021 - Power REIT (NYSE-AMEX: PW and PW.PRA) ("Power REIT" or the "Trust")
today announced that it has acquired a 9.35-acre property in Craig County, Oklahoma (the "Property") through a wholly owned
subsidiary ("PropCo"). The Property is located in the northeast corner of Oklahoma which offers a favorable growing climate
for greenhouse cultivation.
As
part of the transaction, Power REIT has agreed to fund the renovation of approximately 40,000 square feet of greenhouse space, 3,000
square feet of office space, and 100,000 square feet of fully fenced outdoor growing area with 20,000+ square feet of hoop structures.
Power REIT's total capital commitment for the project including the property acquisition cost is approximately $2.65 million.
LEASE
STRUCTURE
Concurrent
with the acquisition, PropCo entered into a 20-year "triple-net" lease (the "Lease") with VinCann LLC
("VC"), which will operate the Property as a cannabis cultivation facility. The Lease requires VC to pay all property related
expenses including maintenance, insurance, and taxes. After the initial 20-year term, the Lease provides two, five-year renewal options
and has a personal guarantee from an owner of VC. As mandated by the Lease, VC will maintain a medical marijuana license and will operate
in accordance with all Oklahoma and municipal regulations. The Lease also prohibits the retail sale of cannabis at the Property.
After
an initial deferred rent period to allow for renovations, the Lease stipulates rental payments that provide PropCo with a full return
of its invested capital over the next three years, and thereafter, provides an approximately 13% yield increasing thereafter at a rate
of 3% per annum. The Lease, as structured, provides straight-line annual rent of approximately $503,000, representing an unleveraged
Core FFO yield of approximately 19% on the invested capital.
David
Lesser, Power REIT's Chairman and CEO, commented
,
"We are expanding our nationwide footprint and diversifying
portfolio risk with this acquisition in Oklahoma. Our debut in this state positions us to participate in what has been coined, the "wild-wild-west"
and benefit from the opportunities inherent with the Oklahoma cannabis market rapid expansion. This cultivation facility is already operational
and will be upgraded to provide operational improvements. There is also ample expansion opportunity that will allow our tenant to capitalize
on the increasing demand for cannabis products in Oklahoma".
VC
is led by Jared Schrader, an experienced cannabis cultivation operator with a solid track record. Mr. Schrader recently grew revenue
at a Colorado cannabis cultivation facility from annual revenue of $150,000 to weekly revenue of over $150,000 (i.e. > $8 million
annually) over the span of two years. Simultaneous with Power REIT's acquisition of the Property, Millennium Investment and Acquisition
Company Inc. ("MILC") provided startup capital to VC whereby MILC is a majority owner of VC in the form of a preferred equity
ownership stake in a joint venture with the management team of WC. David H Lesser, Power REIT's Chairman and CEO is also Chairman
and CEO of MILC (ticker: MILC).
"VC
is thrilled to have Power REIT's support to facilitate taking this project, stated
Jared Schrader, VinCann LLC's
President.
"Taking over the existing operations gives us a running start in Oklahoma and we look forward to building
a team which can compete favorably within this rapidly growing market. We believe this property is well-positioned to allow us
to become a large-scale producer of high-quality cannabis at a competitive cost. We are focused on speed to revenue as well as
ramping up our plant count which will drive substantial revenue growth".
Mr.
Lesser concluded
"We continue to deploy capital on very attractive terms within the CEA space, while focusing on leasing
properties to regulated cannabis tenant-operators. This has driven dramatic growth that we believe will continue with the current demand
for CEA real estate. We also believe that our relatively low trading multiple of Core FFO combined with this dramatic growth trajectory
creates a compelling investment opportunity. We look forward to additional announcements in the near future as we continue to implement
our strategic business plan".
UPDATED
INVESTOR PRESENTATION
Power
REIT has posted an updated investor presentation which is available using the following link:
https://www.pwreit.com/investors
STATEMENT
ON SUSTAINABILITY
Power
REIT owns real estate related to infrastructure assets including properties for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA Facilities),
Renewable Energy and Transportation.
CEA
Facilities
, such as greenhouses, provide an extremely environmentally friendly solution, which consume approximately 70% less energy
than indoor growing operations that do not benefit from "free" sunlight. CEA facilities use 90% less water than field grown
plants, and all of Power REIT's greenhouse properties operate without the use of pesticides and avoid agricultural runoff of fertilizers
and pesticides. These facilities cultivate medical Cannabis, which has been recommended to help manage a myriad of medical symptoms,
including seizures and spasms, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, migraines, arthritis, Parkinson's disease, and
Alzheimer's.
Renewable
Energy
assets are comprised of land and infrastructure associated with utility scale solar farms. These projects produce power without
the use of fossil fuels thereby lowering carbon emissions. The solar farms produce approximately 50,000,000 kWh of electricity annually
which is enough to power and approximately 4,600 square foot home on a carbon free basis.
Transportation
assets are comprised of land associated with a railroad, an environmentally friendly mode of bulk transportation.
ABOUT
POWER REIT
Power
REIT is a specialized real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns sustainable real estate related to infrastructure assets including
properties for Controlled Environment Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Transportation. Power REIT is actively seeking to expand its
real estate portfolio related to Controlled Environment Agriculture for the cultivation of food and cannabis. Power REIT is focuses on
the "Triple Bottom Line" with a commitment to Profit, Planet and People…
Additional
information about Power REIT can be found on its website:
www.pwreit.com
CAUTIONARY
STATEMENT ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements are those that
predict or describe future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. You can generally identify forward-looking
statements as statements containing the words "believe", "expect", "will", "anticipate,"
"intend", "estimate", "project", "plan", "assume", "seek" or
other similar expressions, or negatives of those expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
All statements contained in this document regarding our future strategy, future operations, future prospects, the future of our industries
and results that might be obtained by pursuing management's current or future plans and objectives are forward-looking statements.
You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond our control. Our forward-looking statements are based
on the information currently available to us and speak only as of the date of the filing of this document. Over time, our actual results,
performance, financial condition or achievements may differ from the anticipated results, performance, financial condition or achievements
that are expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements, and such differences may be significant and materially adverse to our
security holders.
CONACT:
David
H. Lesser, Chairman & CEO
Mary
Jensen, Investor Relations
dlesser@pwreit.com
mary@irrealized.com
212-750-0371
310-526-1707
301
Winding Road
Old
Bethpage, NY 11804
www.pwreit.com

EX - 99 . 1 10 ex99 - 1 . htm Exhibit 99 . 1 Power REIT Acquires Greenhouse Cultivation Facility in Budding Oklahoma Market in Highly Accretive Transaction Old Bethpage , New York , June 11 , 2021 - Power REIT ( NYSE - AMEX : PW and PW . PRA ) ( " Power REIT " or the " Trust " ) today announced that it has acquired a 9.35 - acre property in Craig County , Oklahoma ( the " Property " ) through a wholly owned subsidiary ( " PropCo " ) . The Property is located in the northeast corner of Oklahoma which offers a favorable growing climate for greenhouse cultivation . As part of the transaction , Power REIT has agreed to fund the renovation of approximately 40,000 square feet of greenhouse space , 3,000 square feet of office space , and 100,000 square feet of fully fenced outdoor growing area with 20,000 + square feet of hoop structures . Power REIT 's total capital commitment for the project including the property acquisition cost is approximately $ 2.65 million . LEASE STRUCTURE Concurrent with the acquisition , PropCo entered into a 20 - year " triple - net " lease ( the " Lease " ) with VinCann LLC ( " VC " ) , which will operate the Property as a cannabis cultivation facility . The Lease requires VC to pay all property related expenses including maintenance , insurance , and taxes . After the initial 20 - year term , the Lease provides two , five - year renewal options and has a personal guarantee from an owner of VC . As mandated by the Lease , VC will maintain a medical marijuana license and will operate in accordance with all Oklahoma and municipal regulations . The Lease also prohibits the retail sale of cannabis at the Property . After an initial deferred rent period to allow for renovations , the Lease stipulates rental payments that provide PropCo with a full return of its invested capital over the next three years , and thereafter , provides an approximately 13 % yield increasing thereafter at a rate of 3 % per annum . The Lease , as structured , provides straight - line annual rent of approximately $ 503,000 , representing an unleveraged Core FFO yield of approximately 19 % on the invested capital . David Lesser , Power REIT 's Chairman and CEO , commented , " We are expanding our nationwide footprint and diversifying portfolio risk with this acquisition in Oklahoma . Our debut in this state positions us to participate in what has been coined , the " wild - wild - west " and benefit from the opportunities inherent with the Oklahoma cannabis market rapid expansion . This cultivation facility is already operational and will be upgraded to provide operational improvements . There is also ample expansion opportunity that will allow our tenant to capitalize on the increasing demand for cannabis products in Oklahoma " . VC is led by Jared Schrader , an experienced cannabis cultivation operator with a solid track record . Mr . Schrader recently grew revenue at a Colorado cannabis cultivation facility from annual revenue of $ 150,000 to weekly revenue of over $ 150,000 ( i . e . > $ 8 million annually ) over the span of two years . Simultaneous with Power REIT 's acquisition of the Property , Millennium Investment and Acquisition Company Inc . ( " MILC " ) provided startup capital to VC whereby MILC is a majority owner of VC in the form of a preferred equity ownership stake in a joint venture with the management team of WC . David H Lesser , Power REIT 's Chairman and CEO is also Chairman and CEO of MILC ( ticker : MILC ) . " VC is thrilled to have Power REIT 's support to facilitate taking this project , stated Jared Schrader , VinCann LLC 's President . " Taking over the existing operations gives us a running start in Oklahoma and we look forward to building a team which can compete favorably within this rapidly growing market . We believe this property is well - positioned to allow us to become a large - scale producer of high - quality cannabis at a competitive cost . We are focused on speed to revenue as well as ramping up our plant count which will drive substantial revenue growth " . Mr . Lesser concluded " We continue to deploy capital on very attractive terms within the CEA space , while focusing on leasing properties to regulated cannabis tenant - operators . This has driven dramatic growth that we believe will continue with the current demand for CEA real estate . We also believe that our relatively low trading multiple of Core FFO combined with this dramatic growth trajectory creates a compelling investment opportunity . We look forward to additional announcements in the near future as we continue to implement our strategic business plan " . UPDATED INVESTOR PRESENTATION Power REIT has posted an updated investor presentation which is available using the following link : https://www.pwreit.com/investors STATEMENT ON SUSTAINABILITY Power REIT owns real estate related to infrastructure assets including properties for Controlled Environment Agriculture ( CEA Facilities ) , Renewable Energy and Transportation . CEA Facilities , such as greenhouses , provide an extremely environmentally friendly solution , which consume approximately 70 % less energy than indoor growing operations that do not benefit from " free " sunlight . CEA facilities use 90 % less water than field grown plants , and all of Power REIT 's greenhouse properties operate without the use of pesticides and avoid agricultural runoff of fertilizers and pesticides . These facilities cultivate medical Cannabis , which has been recommended to help manage a myriad of medical symptoms , including seizures and spasms , multiple sclerosis , post - traumatic stress disorder , migraines , arthritis , Parkinson ' s disease , and Alzheimer ' s . Renewable Energy assets are comprised of land and infrastructure associated with utility scale solar farms . These projects produce power without the use of fossil fuels thereby lowering carbon emissions . The solar farms produce approximately 50,000,000 kWh of electricity annually which is enough to power and approximately 4,600 square foot home on a carbon free basis . Transportation assets are comprised of land associated with a railroad , an environmentally friendly mode of bulk transportation . ABOUT POWER REIT Power REIT is a specialized real estate investment trust ( REIT ) that owns sustainable real estate related to infrastructure assets including properties for Controlled Environment Agriculture , Renewable Energy and Transportation . Power REIT is actively seeking to expand its real estate portfolio related to Controlled Environment Agriculture for the cultivation of food and cannabis . Power REIT is focuses on the " Triple Bottom Line " with a commitment to Profit , Planet and People … Additional information about Power REIT can be found on its website : www.pwreit.com CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ABOUT FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS This document includes forward - looking statements within the meaning of the U . S . securities laws . Forward - looking statements are those that predict or describe future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters . You can generally identify forward - looking statements as statements containing the words " believe " , " expect " , " will " , " anticipate , " " intend " , " estimate " , " project " , " plan " , " assume " , " seek " or other similar expressions , or negatives of those expressions , although not all forward - looking statements contain these identifying words . All statements contained in this document regarding our future strategy , future operations , future prospects , the future of our industries and results that might be obtained by pursuing management ' s current or future plans and objectives are forward - looking statements . You should not place undue reliance on any forward - looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to known and unknown risks , uncertainties and other unpredictable factors , many of which are beyond our control . Our forward - looking statements are based on the information currently available to us and speak only as of the date of the filing of this document . Over time , our actual results , performance , financial condition or achievements may differ from the anticipated results , performance , financial condition or achievements that are expressed or implied by our forward - looking statements , and such differences may be significant and materially adverse to our security holders . CONACT : David H. Lesser , Chairman & CEO Mary Jensen , Investor Relations dlesser@pwreit.com mary@irrealized.com 212 - 750 - 0371 310 - 526 - 1707 301 Winding Road Old Bethpage , NY 11804 www.pwreit.com