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    John Wheeler

    Research Analyst at Wheeler Real Estate Investments

    John Wheeler is an Analyst at Wheeler Real Estate Investments, specializing in the evaluation and management of retail-focused real estate assets, particularly shopping center portfolios across the southeastern United States. His focus is on companies like Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (WHLR), where he provides operational performance analysis and supports investment decisions for assets spanning over sixty shopping centers. Since joining Wheeler Real Estate Investments, John has contributed to asset management strategies and transaction analysis, drawing on prior experience in real estate finance to improve portfolio returns. He holds FINRA securities licenses and is recognized for his analytical approach to real estate portfolio optimization, although specific industry rankings or quantitative performance data are not publicly documented.

    John Wheeler's questions to Medalist Diversified REIT (MDRR) leadership

    John Wheeler's questions to Medalist Diversified REIT (MDRR) leadership • Q4 2019

    Question

    John Wheeler of Wheeler Real Estate Investments questioned the sustainability of the dividend, noting the Q4 payout seemed to exceed earnings by 36%. He also asked about the market discount applied to diversified, externally managed REITs, referencing the stock's 72% decline over 52 weeks.

    Answer

    Chairman and CEO Tim Messier explained that hotel seasonality in November and December impacted Q4 earnings, but he anticipates performance improvements in Q1 and Q2 will bring the company closer to covering its dividend. Messier defended the diversified strategy, which focuses on industrial, hotel, multifamily, and retail properties. He deferred the question on external management to an offline conversation.

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