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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2025

File No.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10

GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES

Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SEALY INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS IV, LP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

 

Georgia

 

88-1030040

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

333 Texas Street, Suite 1050, Shreveport, LA

 

71101

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

(318) 222-8700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

with a copy to:

 

Lauren B. Prevost, Esq.

Seth K. Weiner, Esq.

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

1600 Atlanta Financial Center

3343 Peachtree Road, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30326-1044

(404) 233-7000

 

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

None

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

Class A Units of Limited Partnership Interest

Class I Units of Limited Partnership Interest

Class R Units of Limited Partnership Interest

(Title of class)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

x

Smaller reporting company

x

 

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

x

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 


 

 


 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP is filing this registration statement on Form 10 (the “Registration Statement”) to register its Class A units of limited partnership interest (the “Class A Units”), Class I units of limited partnership interest (the “Class I Units”), and Class R units of limited partnership interest (the “Class R Units” and, collectively with the Class A Units and the Class I Units, the “Units”) pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Currently, all classes of limited partnership interests differ only with respect to the fees paid to broker-dealers in connection with their sale and are viewed as the same ownership interest. We are subject to the registration requirements of Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act because our Units are held of record by 2,000 or more persons and we have total assets in excess of $10 million.

In this Registration Statement, except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms “we,” “us,” “our”, and the “Company” refer to Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP, a Georgia limited partnership, together with its subsidiaries. We refer to Sealy & Company, LLC, our sponsor, as our “Sponsor.” Sealy & Company, LLC together with its affiliated group of management and service companies are collectively referred to as “Sealy.” We refer to Sealy Industrial Partners IV GP, LLC, our general partner, as the “General Partner.” The term “Limited Partners” refers to holders of our Units. The term “Partnership Agreement” refers to our First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, as amended from time to time.

As a result of the registration of our Units pursuant to the Exchange Act, following the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, we will be subject to the requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. In particular, we will be required to file Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K and otherwise comply with the disclosure obligations of the Exchange Act applicable to issuers filing registration statements to register a class of securities pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) maintains an Internet Website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains the reports mentioned in this section.

Summary of Risk Factors

Risks Related to Our Business

The identification and acquisition of appropriate additional properties is difficult and involves a degree of uncertainty. There can be no assurance that the Sponsor or the General Partner will be able to identify and complete investments that meet our investment objectives or that we will be able to fully invest our committed capital.
Increases in interest rates would increase our interest expense and adversely affect our cash flow and the amount of distributions made to the Limited Partners.
Our success is highly dependent on the financial and managerial expertise of our Sponsor, and the General Partner, which is controlled by our Sponsor, has broad authority to make decisions on our behalf. Limited Partners have no right to take part in the management of or otherwise control our business.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to pay regular quarterly distributions.
Our operating results have been and may continue to be impacted by global and national economic and market conditions generally and by the local economic conditions where our investments are located.
Cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents may adversely affect our business in the event we or our Sponsor or any other party that provides us with essential services experiences cyber incidents.
There is no liquid, secondary trading market for the Units, and no such market is expected to develop.
Failure to operate successfully as a public reporting company would have a material adverse effect on the Company.

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The Unit value may fluctuate significantly in response to many factors beyond our control. It is impossible to provide any assurance that the Unit value will not decrease in the future.
Our property portfolio is concentrated in the industrial real estate sector and our business could be adversely affected by an economic downturn in this sector.
Other industrial and similar properties that are available for rent in a particular market will compete with our portfolio properties in attracting tenants in such a market.
An increase in inflation could have an adverse impact on any floating rate mortgages or credit facilities we may enter into and general and administrative expenses, as these costs could increase at a rate higher than our rental and other revenue.

Risks Related to Real Estate Investments

The acquisition of properties entails various risks, including risks that our investments may not perform as expected and that our cost estimates for bringing an acquired property up to market standards, if necessary, may prove inaccurate.
We may be exposed to substantial risk of loss from environmental claims arising in respect of any property with undisclosed or unknown environmental problems or as to which inadequate reserves have been established.
A tenant of one or more of our properties or subsequently acquired properties may experience, from time to time, a downturn in its business, which may weaken its financial condition and result in its failure to make rental payments when due.
We are exposed to potential physical risks from possible future changes in climate, which may include damage to our properties caused by rare catastrophic weather events, such as severe storms (including, without limitation, convective storms), drought, earthquakes, floods, wildfires or other extreme weather events.

Federal Income Tax Risks

Failure of the SIP IV REIT (as defined below) to maintain its qualification as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes would cause the SIP IV REIT to be taxed as a regular domestic corporation, which would adversely affect our operations and our ability to make distributions.
We may be subject to adverse legislative or regulatory tax changes that could increase our tax liability and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

 

 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Registration Statement contains forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Undue reliance should not be placed upon such statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company, our current and prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs and opinions, and our assumptions. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “may,” “continues,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predicts” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, difficult to predict, and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements, including without limitation:

uncertainty in national and regional economic and market conditions in general, and particularly affecting the real estate markets;
changes in legal, tax, and regulatory matters – including changes to laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts and actions of regulatory authorities;
our ability to qualify and maintain our subsidiary’s status as a real estate investment trust;
the availability and attractiveness of financing and/or an inability to access the equity markets, any of which could impair our investment activities;
interest rate volatility affecting our results, particularly if we elect to use leverage as part of our investment strategy;
our ability to comply with applicable financial loan covenants;
changes in supply, demand, and valuation of industrial properties and land in our current and potential market areas;
adverse conditions in the areas where our investments are located and local real estate conditions;
an economic downturn or inflation could disproportionately impact the investments that we intend to target, potentially causing us to experience a decrease in investment opportunities;
pandemics or other serious public health events, such as COVID-19 and any variants thereof;
potential natural disasters and other potentially catastrophic events such as acts of war and/or terrorism;
changes in the political environment, government, or environmental regulations affecting the financial and capital markets or the real estate industry;
global trade disruption, significant introduction of trade barriers and bilateral trade frictions, including due to tariffs and other changes to trade policy in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, together with any future downturns in the global economy resulting therefrom;
potential liability related to environmental matters;
our dependence on our General Partner to conduct our day-to-day operations;
defaults on or non-renewal by tenants;
decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates;
higher-than-expected real estate construction costs and delays in development or lease-up schedules;

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litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending claims and any adverse outcomes;
our future operating results;
our business prospects;
risks associated with investments in joint ventures, including our lack of sole decision-making authority;
our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;
competition with other entities and our affiliates for investment opportunities;
the speculative and illiquid nature of our investments;
the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;
the ability of our Sponsor and its affiliates to raise capital;
the ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to provide working capital and pay distributions at a level attractive to investors;
the ability of our Sponsor to identify, acquire, develop, and/or manage properties on favorable terms;
the ability of our Sponsor to dispose of properties on favorable terms;
the ability of our Sponsor to manage the integration of properties we acquire;
the ability of our Sponsor to attract and retain highly talented professionals or the loss of key personnel;
the ability to avoid a cybersecurity or other technology event which could disrupt operations or result in lost or corrupted data;
limitations imposed on our business and our ability to satisfy requirements to maintain our exclusion from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”); and
the other risks, uncertainties and other factors we identify under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Registration Statement.

Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be inaccurate. Considering these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this Registration Statement should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include those described or identified in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Registration Statement. These forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this Registration Statement. Moreover, we assume no duty and do not undertake to update the forward-looking statements.


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GLOSSARY

 

Annualized Base Rental Revenue

Contractual monthly base rent as of December 31, 2024 (which differs from rent calculated in accordance with GAAP) multiplied by 12. If a tenant is in a free rent period as of December 31, 2024, the total annualized base rental revenue is calculated based on the first contractual monthly base rent amount multiplied by 12.

Capitalization Rate

Commonly referred to as Cap Rate, determined by dividing the property’s net operating income by its purchase price.

Cash Rent Rate Change

The percentage change comparing the cash base rent of the new or renewal lease commenced during the period to the cash base rent of the last expiring comparable lease for in-service properties. The calculation compares the first cash base rent payment due after the lease commencement date to the cash base rent of the last monthly payment due prior to the termination of the lease, excluding holdover rent. All leases that are short-term, which is defined as less than 24 months, are excluded from the calculation.

Code

Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Comparable Lease

A lease in the same space with a similar lease structure as the previous in-place lease.

DRIP

Distribution reinvestment plan.

GAAP

Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

GLA

Gross leasable area.

In-service Property

A property is deemed as in service unless it is considered a value-add or redevelopment property. Properties are placed back in service upon the earlier of attaining 90% occupancy or 12 months after the move-out or completion of redevelopment.

NAV

Net asset value, which means the market value of all of a company’s assets, including but not limited to its real estate assets, after subtracting the market value of all of its liabilities.

New Lease

A lease that is signed for an initial term equal to or greater than 12 months for any vacant space, including a lease signed by a new tenant or an existing tenant that is expanding into new (additional) space.

Occupancy Rate

Leased square footage divided by gross leasable square footage.

REIT

Real estate investment trust.

Renewal Lease

A lease signed by an existing tenant to extend the term for 12 months or more, including (i) a renewal of the same space as the current lease at lease expiration, (ii) a renewal of only a portion of the current space at lease expiration, or (iii) an early renewal or workout, which ultimately does extend the original term for 12 months or more.

Retention Rate

The percentage of tenants that renewed during a fiscal year, based on the month when the activity physically impacts the occupancy. A space is considered retained (i) if a space is backfilled within one month of move-out with a positive rent rate change on either cash or GAAP basis; or (ii) if a sub-lessee signs a lease for longer than 24 months upon expiration of the original lease. Space is excluded from retention in the following situations: (i) renewal or new leases for less than 24 months; (ii) early terminations and bankruptcies; or (iii) if a move out is expected within the first 12 months of acquisition.

Same Store Properties/Acquired Properties

Same Store Properties are properties acquired before January 1, 2023 and held as in-service properties at December 31, 2024. Same Store Properties are reset annually.

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Acquired Properties are properties acquired on or after January 1, 2023 and held as in-service properties at December 31, 2024.

Value-Add/Redevelopment Properties

Properties that meet any of the following criteria: (i) less than 75% occupied as of the acquisition date or will be less than 75% occupied due to known move-outs within two years of the acquisition date; or (ii) 20% or greater of the acquisition cost will be spent to redevelop the property within 24 months of the acquisition date.

Weighted-Average Lease Term

The contractual lease term in years, assuming that tenants exercise no renewal options, purchase options, or early termination rights, weighted by annualized base rent revenue.

 

 

 

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Overview

Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP is a Georgia limited partnership formed on February 25, 2022 (the “Partnership”) for the primary purpose of acquiring, developing, holding, financing, maintaining, operating, selling, improving, leasing, and disposing of industrial properties and other commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. The Partnership formed Sealy Industrial Partners IV REIT, LLC (the “SIP IV REIT”) as a wholly owned subsidiary, and Sealy Industrial Partners IV OP, LP (the “Operating Partnership”) as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the SIP IV REIT. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, the terms "we," “us,” "our", and the “Company” refer to the Partnership and its subsidiaries, including the SIP IV REIT, the Operating Partnership, and all of its consolidated subsidiaries.

The General Partner is controlled by Sealy and is managed by Scott P. Sealy, Sr., Mark P. Sealy, and Scott P. Sealy, Jr. The General Partner has full authority, power, and discretion to manage our business and affairs, including the acquisition, financing, development, management, leasing, operation and ultimate sale of the properties that we acquire, subject to certain limited approval rights of the Limited Partners and our management committee (the “Management Committee”) or that may be granted in the future in connection with the issuance of new classes of partnership units. See “Item 5. Directors and Executive officers – Management Committee” for further details about the Management Committee.

In April 2022, we commenced our ongoing offering of up to $750 million in Units, expandable to $1.0 billion in Units at the discretion of the General Partner, to persons who qualify as “accredited investors” as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act (the “Private Offering”). We are conducting the Private Offering to raise capital and invest in properties that our General Partner expects to provide an attractive income yield with long-term capital appreciation. We also provide a DRIP for our Limited Partners.

As of March 31, 2025, we have received net offering proceeds of $336.2 million from the Private Offering, after selling commissions, managing broker-dealer fees, and broker-dealer due-diligence fees (the “Direct Selling Costs”) of $19.3 million. Approximately 3.8 million Units were outstanding as of March 31, 2025.

The proceeds from the Private Offering are used to (i) make new investments, primarily in industrial properties, including paying the associated acquisition and financing fees and expenses; (ii) pay certain expenses related to our organization and the Private Offering, including selling commissions and managing broker-dealer fees; (iii) establish working capital and reserves; (iv) pay down debt; and (v) pay distributions to Limited Partners and redeem Units held by Limited Partners.

Sealy Investment Securities, LLC (“SIS”), an affiliate of Sealy, serves as the managing broker-dealer for the Private Offering.

In December 2022, the SIP IV REIT issued 125 non-voting preferred shares (“Series A Preferred Shares”) for aggregate consideration before expenses of $125,000 in a private placement to persons qualified as “accredited investors,” as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.

We acquired our first property on July 15, 2022 and commenced operations. As of December 31, 2024, we owned 17 industrial real estate properties totaling approximately 3.5 million square feet located in eight states, including Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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Our Sponsor

Sealy is a full-service real estate company engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, owning, financing, managing, leasing and brokering land, industrial, retail, office, apartments, and development properties. Sealy performs asset management, property management, acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, brokering, financing and accounting services for both Sealy-affiliated and unrelated third parties. We are the fifth of six real estate programs sponsored by Sealy. All of these programs had or have investment objectives substantially similar to ours. One program has successfully liquidated all of its assets.

For over seven decades, Sealy has developed and utilized a disciplined investment approach in acquiring and managing commercial real estate assets and expanded its footprints to five offices, 28 markets and nearly $3.0 billion of assets under ownership and/or management. We believe that Sealy’s experience in assembling real estate portfolios, which principally focus on acquisitions of real estate at prices discounted to replacement cost, characteristics desirous of the prevailing market and locations that are expected to be strategically beneficial to tenant demand long term, provide us with a competitive advantage. Since 2001, Sealy and its affiliates have acquired, developed, and in some cases, sold approximately $8.0 billion of industrial and commercial real estate assets.

Our Sponsor believes that another competitive advantage of ours is the ability to purchase properties for cash and to close transactions expeditiously. The Sponsor also believes that we, through the efforts of the General Partner, will raise equity and arrange debt financing on terms that will provide a favorable advantage when purchasing properties. Through its cultivated business development efforts and extensive investor relationships, Sealy has a successful track record in raising capital through various sources. Sealy, through the General Partner and certain property management and other agreements, is expected to continue to provide these resources to our benefit.

In addition, Sealy has built a business employing more than 100 seasoned professionals with expertise in all facets of the real estate investment business.

In summary, through our Sponsor, we have access to investors, lenders, broker dealers, and other relationships to execute our investment strategy. Sealy believes these resources will enable us to identify, underwrite, close and operate acquisitions that may require repositioning and/or re-leasing to enhance value and mitigate investment risks.

Our Ownership and Organizational Structure

We own properties indirectly through the SIP IV REIT, a Delaware limited liability company, and its controlled subsidiary, the Operating Partnership, a Georgia limited partnership. The Operating Partnership generally owns properties through subsidiaries, although the Operating Partnership may own properties directly. SIP IV REIT has elected to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing in the taxable year ended December 31, 2022. We believe that SIP IV REIT has been organized and has operated in a manner that has allowed it to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with such taxable year, and we intend to continue operating it in such a manner. The Partnership is the sole common shareholder of SIP IV REIT. The General Partner determined to include a REIT within its organizational structure in order to minimize unrelated business taxable income (“UBTI”) for tax-exempt investors (in particular individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”)). For further information, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors – Federal Income Tax Risks.” The General Partner also serves as the general partner of the Operating Partnership. Substantially all of our business is conducted through the Operating Partnership.

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An organizational diagram that depicts our organizational structure is provided below.

 

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** Percentages of ownership were as of March 31, 2025.

(1)
Sealy & Company, LLC is the sole Member of Sealy Industrial Partners IV GP, LLC. Mark Sealy, Scott Sealy, Sr., and Scott Sealy, Jr. are the managers of Sealy Industrial Partners IV GP, LLC.
(2)
Other limited partners admitted pursuant to the Private Offering.
(3)
Sealy Capital Investor II, LLC, through the transactions contemplated in a Distribution and Contribution Agreement with Sealy SIP IV Investor, LLC, among other parties, effective as of December 31, 2022, acquired Sealy SIP IV Investor, LLC’s Class I Units and OP Units (as defined below) and is deemed to have contributed $5,000 to the Partnership for 55.4016 Class I Units and $2,445,000 to the Operating Partnership in exchange for 27,091.4127 OP Units.

Investment Objectives and Strategies

General

Our primary investment objectives are:

to acquire commercial real estate properties at a discount to replacement cost, with characteristics in line with the prevailing market demand, in locations that are expected to be strategically beneficial to tenant demand in the long term, and which will provide cash flow to our investors;

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to acquire and own real estate investments that collectively produce significant, consistent cash flow available for distribution to our investors;
to invest in stabilized and value-add operating properties and the development of new properties;
to invest in joint ventures that are strategically beneficial to us that invest in real estate that meets our investment criteria and enhances the rate of return to our investors;
to mitigate investment risk through prudent leverage of the investment portfolio;
to achieve investment diversification by market, tenant and lease term expirations; and
to provide the opportunity to participate in capital appreciation in the value of our investments.

Our performance objective is to combine an attractive income yield with long-term capital appreciation by acquiring or otherwise investing in industrial and other commercial real estate assets throughout the United States. Although we have made, and intend to continue to make, consistent quarterly cash distributions to Limited Partners, there can be no assurance that we will meet our distribution objectives. We may not be profitable and could lose money. Certain risks and other factors, which may adversely affect our ability to achieve our investment objectives in particular and profitability in general, are described under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Investment Strategy

We intend to continue to pursue our investment objectives by acquiring, owning, improving, operating, and disposing of primarily income-producing industrial and other commercial real estate properties located throughout the United States. Through this investment strategy, we intend to continue to develop and manage a diversified portfolio of real estate assets in a manner that will enable us to take advantage of the relatively superior risk-adjusted returns that the Sponsor expects to be available in the U.S. in the future. We have acquired, and may continue to acquire, such assets directly or through joint ventures. The General Partner retains flexibility to change our investment strategy but only with the prior approval of a majority of the independent members of the Management Committee (see “Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers” for a description of the Management Committee). We intend to continue to acquire real estate properties with proceeds from the Private Offering, indebtedness provided through loan facilities arranged by the General Partner, or from contributions of assets by new investors in exchange for Units. We generally target assets with:

locations in significant industrial markets that have a history and forecast of stable employment or employment growth;
a significant transportation infrastructure; and
demonstrated industrial distribution inventory absorption.

New investments are expected to include stabilized and value-add operating properties and the development of new properties. Investment in developments, which may include the purchase of land for development, would be expected to enhance the return from the portfolio, and thus, to compensate us for the increased risk associated with development. We, however, intend to manage our exposure to this increased risk and expect that investments in undeveloped land and development projects, should they be made, would generally represent less than 20% of the total value of our portfolio.

Our investment strategy includes potential investments in other types of real estate assets, including partnership interests, development investments, interests in loans primarily for the purpose of acquiring the underlying real estate asset and interests in entities that own real estate assets directly or indirectly, when the General Partner believes that such investments are consistent with our investment strategy. The General Partner, through its affiliates, will actively manage our portfolio to achieve our investment goals, utilizing leasing, financing, development and redevelopment, construction management and strategic dispositions where deemed appropriate

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by the General Partner. Our acquisition and disposition strategy focuses on primary and secondary markets that offer risk adjusted investment opportunities, anticipated job growth, an efficient transportation infrastructure, a history and forecast of distribution and industrial real estate absorption, a business-friendly environment and/or barriers to entry for the development of competitive industrial real estate inventory.

The Sponsor believes that our portfolio will achieve its investment objectives based upon two key factors:

Market Presence. The Sponsor and its affiliated service providers have extensive experience investing in and operating commercial real estate and offer us valuable investor, lender, broker and other relationships to execute our investment strategy. The Sponsor believes these resources enable us to identify, underwrite and close acquisitions that may require repositioning and/or re-leasing to enhance value. The Sponsor employs seasoned professionals with expertise in all facets of the real estate investment business. The Sponsor’s market knowledge, research, access to information, ability to raise capital and achieve favorable debt terms, and experience in underwriting investment opportunities are expected to contribute to our successful participation in the current real estate market.
Experienced Management. The Sealy management team is comprised of experienced, well-respected professionals with proven track records in industrial real estate. Since 2001, Sealy and its affiliates, through numerous Sealy-sponsored limited partnerships and limited liability companies, have acquired, developed, and in some cases, sold approximately 175.2 million square feet of industrial and commercial properties for an aggregate investment amount of approximately $8.0 billion. This seasoned management team has exhibited the ability to generate enhanced returns for investors from acquisition and development. We expect to continue to acquire accretive investments utilizing Sealy’s investment management expertise and real estate industry relationships that will enhance returns.

Strategic Advantages

Within the competitive landscape of the industrial market, the Sponsor believes that we will have certain strategic advantages over our competitors, including the following:

The Sponsor’s experience, organizational platform and successful track record in the industrial real estate marketplace.
The Sponsor is often able to take advantage of off-market opportunities and has a proven track record of building a pipeline of off-market projects that can generally be acquired as investments at higher returns.
The anticipated debt structure and management processes will give us competitive advantages regarding financial capacity and closing capabilities, in some instances.
Our anticipated use of an enterprise financing facility will allow assets to be sold opportunistically before the end of our term, which will enable us to harvest profits at the most opportune time to enhance returns.
We are structured to acquire properties directly or indirectly by investing capital or accepting contributions of assets in exchange for units of limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership (“OP Units”), which may be beneficial to a contributor and us.

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Investment Guidelines

Our investment guidelines, as described below, are designed to ultimately provide Limited Partners with an ownership interest in a diversified, stable portfolio of industrial and other commercial real estate assets located throughout the United States that are expected to produce an attractive investment return on a risk-adjusted basis. We intend to raise additional equity capital and arrange debt financing in order to make additional investments in accordance with the following guidelines. All acquisitions of commercial properties will be evaluated for the reliability and stability of their future income, as well as for their potential for capital appreciation. The risk profile, asset quality, tenant base, lease terms, and the impact of each particular acquisition as it relates to the portfolio as a whole will be considered in connection with each potential acquisition. The General Partner manages the portfolio with the goal of achieving our performance objectives, while at the same time limiting risk exposure and maintaining a favorable risk-adjusted return.

Focus on Industrial Properties

The General Partner intends for us to continue to invest primarily in properties that exhibit the typical characteristics of highly functional industrial real estate assets that are well located, leased to a stable tenant base and at rents below current market rates. An emphasis is placed on purchasing properties at a discount to replacement cost in key primary and secondary industrial and distribution markets. Properties may be acquired, however, that require significant renovation, redevelopment or repositioning if the General Partner believes that investment returns could be enhanced through value-add projects.

Our primary investment focus is on industrial and other commercial real estate properties. The portfolio may include undeveloped land and development projects that generally will represent less than 20% of the total value of our portfolio. We believe that the development of quality properties in carefully selected locations will generate attractive rates of return consistent with our performance objectives. Most of our industrial properties fall, and we expect that most of our additional industrial properties will fall, in the following categories:

Cross Dock Facilities. Product distribution buildings that also may function as national headquarters, sales and administration facilities, research and development and light manufacturing facilities. These facilities typically have multiple-dock locations and access throughout the building.
Regional Distribution Centers. Product distribution buildings that may function as national headquarters, sales and administration facilities, research and development and light manufacturing facilities. These typically have access through front or rear loading dock facilities.
E-commerce Centers. E-commerce buildings are associated with business transacted electronically, generally through buying or selling over the Internet. E-commerce centers may include product distribution buildings that are part of an e-commerce supply/delivery chain that function as fulfillment centers for quickly sorting, packaging and delivering products.
Flex Properties. Industrial/flex buildings are characterized by rectangular, low-rise buildings, usually no more than one story. Most industrial/flex properties are in recently developed suburban areas. Industrial/flex buildings configured for office use generally feature few ceiling-to-floor walls and offices. Interior improvements may also include air conditioning, more extensive lighting, restrooms and other office requirements, with a higher parking ratio than distribution properties.

Well-located industrial properties that meet the investment criteria established by the Sponsor have proven to be good long-term investments because: (i) there is limited functional and economic obsolescence; (ii) warehouse properties with generic design elements can be utilized by many users; (iii) the landlord’s maintenance and management responsibilities are typically limited to major structural components; (iv) vacancy carrying costs of industrial space are typically lower than for other types of properties; (v) lease agreements have been standardized over time, reducing the expense and delay associated with negotiating a lease; (vi) leases generally span terms of

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three to five years thereby allowing the landlord to increase rents relatively quickly as market rates rise; (vii) competitive older buildings and newer buildings lease for similar rates in many markets; (viii) leasing is generally facilitated by a network of specialized real estate professionals in each market; and (ix) the relatively short development period for new buildings allows developers to match supply more closely with prevailing market demand, resulting generally in a more stable market occupancy.

Joint Ventures

It is anticipated that some of our future acquisitions and developments will be accomplished through the use of joint venture vehicles (“Joint Ventures”) involving us and one or more unaffiliated parties. In some of these Joint Ventures, the general partner or manager will be a Sealy-controlled entity (the “Sealy GP”) that will typically be responsible for coordinating and directing the day-to-day management, development, leasing and operation of the property on behalf of the Joint Venture, but often subject to a list of “major decisions” which will require the approval of the unaffiliated parties. In other Joint Ventures, the general partner or manager will be an unaffiliated third party that will typically be responsible for coordinating and directing the day-to-day management, development, leasing and operation of the property on behalf of the Joint Venture, but often subject to a list of “major decisions” which will require our approval. The structure of each Joint Venture as it relates to us may vary (each such structure to be determined by the General Partner in its sole discretion). For example, in some Joint Ventures, we may be a direct owner, whereas in other Joint Ventures, we may be an indirect owner through the Sealy GP or another entity.

In Joint Ventures involving a Sealy GP, it is anticipated that the Sealy GP in each Joint Venture will receive a promoted interest (a “JV Promoted Interest”) pursuant to which the Sealy GP will receive a percentage of the profits of the Joint Venture (typically ranging from 10% - 50%) after payment of an agreed return on invested capital (typically ranging from 6% - 12%); provided, however, that the JV Promoted Interest will not apply with respect to any capital invested by us in a Joint Venture (so as to avoid a double promote on our capital). We shall be allocated up to 25% of each JV Promoted Interest in accordance with the Partnership Agreement.

Debt Financing

In light of the current high interest rate environment, we have elected to execute a low-to-no leverage strategy.

Our target leverage ratio is 30% - 45% based on the ratio of total liabilities to total estimated value of our assets, as such terms are defined in the KeyBank Credit Agreement (as defined below). With the approval of the Management Committee as needed, we may use lower or higher leverage based on interest rates on available credit facilities, available capital, and acquisition opportunities. There is no limitation on the amount we may borrow against any individual property.

We may utilize enterprise-level financing, which we believe will provide certain competitive advantages in the marketplace, such as: (i) greater certainty of closing acquisitions and less time required to close; (ii) a competitive interest rate; and (iii) debt covenants that allow completion of one-off sales of properties to maximize returns.

We also may enter into financing secured by our portfolio, derivative financial instruments such as interest rate caps and swaps, and other hedging strategies to mitigate interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. The General Partner may cause us to borrow funds from any source, including the Sponsor or its affiliates, on commercially reasonable terms.

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KeyBank Credit Facility

Pursuant to a credit agreement by and between us and KeyBank National Association ("KeyBank") dated July 15, 2022 (the “KeyBank Credit Agreement”), we established a revolving credit facility (the “KeyBank Credit Facility”) for short-term capital needs to ensure closing of assets under contract. The KeyBank Credit Facility requires the consolidated leverage ratio to not exceed 60%. The interest on the outstanding balance of the KeyBank Credit Facility is calculated based on daily SOFR plus an applicable margin, as defined in the KeyBank Credit Agreement.

 

The principal amount outstanding, interest rate, and maturity date under the KeyBank Credit Facility as of December 31, 2024 were as follows:

 

Loan

 

Balance

 

Rate

 

Maturity

KeyBank Credit Facility

 

$34.5 million

 

6.47%

 

February 14, 2025

 

On January 29, 2025, we amended the KeyBank Credit Facility to increase the total commitment amount to $100 million and extend the maturity date to September 30, 2025, which can be further extended to December 31, 2025, provided certain conditions are met.

Description of Real Estate Assets

As of December 31, 2024, we wholly owned a real estate portfolio consisting of 17 industrial properties totaling approximately 3.5 million square feet located in eight states. As of December 31, 2024, three of our 28 tenants had an annualized base rent representing 14.8%, 12.2%, and 11.0% of our total annualized base rent, respectively. No current rent receivable was due from these tenants as of December 31, 2024. See "Item 3. Properties" for detailed descriptions of our real estate assets, tenants, and leases.

Competition

We face competition from various entities for real estate investment opportunities, including from REITs, pension funds, banks and insurance companies, private equity and other real estate investment funds, as well as other companies, partnerships and developers. Many of these entities have substantially greater financial resources than us and may be able to accept more risk than we can prudently manage. For additional information, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors. – Competition in the Industrial Sector.

Exit Strategy

The General Partner may provide liquidity for our investors at such time that the General Partner determines that it would be advantageous to sell all or part of the Company, merge the Company with a public REIT or another entity, liquidate our portfolio, or undertake a combination of strategies. At the appropriate time for disposition of assets individually and collectively, the General Partner will assess and evaluate trade capital positions of individual investors and us, as well as strategies to minimize the tax impact on investors while maximizing returns to us. In the event that the General Partner undertakes strategies to minimize the tax impact to investors that require the General Partner to perform services outside the scope of services ordinarily performed by the General Partner, we will reimburse the General Partner for such services, including related personnel costs (generally determined as an allocation of compensation costs for such employee or personnel as reasonably estimated by the General Partner).

The General Partner evaluates, and expects to continue to evaluate, each asset within the portfolio at least annually and to prepare a recommendation for the appropriate hold/sell decision with respect to such asset, based upon the portfolio as well as asset and market related factors and capital markets considerations. Based on these evaluations and recommendations, we may sell individual assets or groups of assets if the General Partner expects that such

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sale or sales will enhance our overall performance. In addition, subject to market and asset conditions, after a number of properties have stabilized and achieved our investment objectives for such properties, we may determine to sell one or more of such assets.

Upon a dissolution event (defined below), the Partnership would then proceed with the winding up of the business and affairs of the Partnership whereby the Partnership would begin an orderly sale of the Partnership’s assets and distribute the Partnership’s net proceeds to the Limited Partners and the General Partner as more particularly described in “Item 9. Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters” in this Registration Statement. If the dissolution of the Partnership is triggered by the affirmative vote of Limited Partners holding at least two-thirds of the Units entitled to vote to dissolve the Partnership, then the liquidation of the Partnership’s assets will occur over a period not to exceed 36 months.

“Dissolution event” generally is defined as the first to occur of: (a) the decision by the General Partner to dissolve the Partnership; (b) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Partnership; (c) the withdrawal of the General Partner accompanied by a decision of the Limited Partners to discontinue the Partnership; (d) at any time after December 31, 2030, the decision by the Limited Partners holding at least two-thirds of the Units entitled to vote to dissolve the Partnership; or (e) the insolvency or bankruptcy of the Partnership.

Dispositions

We expect to opportunistically dispose of properties in our portfolio to harvest profits and enhance returns.

Employees

We have no direct employees. The employees of Sealy perform substantially all of the services related to our asset management, property management, acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, brokering, financing and accounting activities. Each officer of the Company is an employee of an affiliate of the Sponsor.

Environmental

As an owner of real estate, we are subject to various environmental laws of federal, state, and local governments. Compliance with existing laws has not had a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations, and we do not believe it will have such an impact in the future. However, we cannot predict the impact of unforeseen environmental contingencies or new or changed laws or regulations on properties we currently own, or on properties that may be acquired in the future.

Reporting Policies

We have made, and intend to continue to make, available to our Limited Partners annual reports, including our audited financial statements. Upon the effectiveness of this Registration Statement, we will become subject to the information reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. Pursuant to those requirements, we will be required to file annual and periodic reports, proxy statements and other information, including audited financial statements, with the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet Website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains the reports mentioned in this section.

 

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

An investment in the Units involves a high degree of risk. Prospective investors are cautioned that there can be no assurance as to the amount, timing or availability of any cash distributions, nor can there be any assurance as to capital appreciation or liquidity of this investment. Prospective investors should consider, in addition to the other matters discussed in the Registration Statement, the following matters with particular care.

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Our operations involve various risks that could adversely affect our business, including our financial condition, our results of operations, our cash flow, our liquidity, our ability to make distributions to holders of the Units and the OP Units, and the value of the Units. These risks, among others contained in our other filings with the SEC, include:

Risks Related to Our Business

Real estate investments fluctuate in value depending on conditions in the general economy and the real estate industry. These conditions may limit our revenues and available cash. The factors that affect the value of our real estate and the revenues we derive from our properties include, among other things:

general economic conditions;
local, regional, and national economic conditions and other events and occurrences that affect the markets in which we own properties;
global trade disruption, significant introduction of trade barriers and bilateral trade frictions, including due to tariffs and other changes to trade policy in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, together with any future downturns in the global economy;
local conditions such as oversupply or a reduction in demand in an area;
increasing labor and material costs;
the ability to collect all rents from tenants on a timely basis;
changes in tenant operations, real estate needs, and credit;
changes in interest rates and in the availability, cost and terms of mortgage funding;
zoning or other regulatory restrictions;
competition from other available real estate;
operating costs, including maintenance, insurance premiums and real estate taxes; and
other factors that are beyond our control.

Our investments in real estate assets are concentrated in the industrial sector, and the demand for industrial space in the United States is related to the level of economic output. Accordingly, reduced economic output may lead to lower occupancy rates for our properties. In addition, if any of our tenants experiences a downturn in its business that weakens its financial condition, delays lease commencement, fails to make rental payments when due, becomes insolvent or declares bankruptcy, the result could be a termination of the tenant's lease, which could adversely affect our cash flow from operations. These factors may be amplified by a disruption of financial markets or more general economic conditions.

Fixed Real Estate Costs. Our financial results depend on leasing space to tenants on terms favorable to us. Our income and funds available for distribution to our Limited Partners will decrease if a considerable number of our tenants cannot pay their rent or we are unable to lease properties on favorable terms. In addition, if a tenant does not pay its rent, we may not be able to enforce our rights as landlord without delays and we may incur substantial legal costs. Costs associated with real property, such as real estate taxes and maintenance costs, generally are not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in income from the property.

Availability of Suitable Investments. The identification and acquisition of appropriate additional properties is difficult and involves a degree of uncertainty. The Sponsor and the General Partner anticipate encountering competition in connection with the selection of properties from other institutional investors, some of which may have greater financial and other resources and more extensive experience than the Sponsor and the General

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Partner. Competition in the current market for the acquisition of U.S. industrial properties that meet our investment objectives has been increasing. There can be no assurance that the Sponsor or the General Partner will be able to identify and complete investments that meet our investment objectives or that we will be able to fully invest our committed capital. There can be no assurance that there will be a sufficient number of suitable properties available for acquisition or investment by us or that the investments made by us will generate the targeted rate of return on invested capital.

Impact of Higher Interest Rates. Higher interest rates could increase debt service requirements of any floating-rate or fixed-rate debt that we incur. Because we intend to use debt to finance our growth, we are subjected to additional risks related to prevailing interest rates. The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds target range at 0.0% to 0.25% for much of 2020 and 2021. Since January 1, 2022, and through the third quarter of 2023, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Markets Committee continually raised the federal funds rate. These increases in the federal funds rate caused commercial lenders to raise interest rates. Since September 2024, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Markets Committee has decreased the federal funds rate to a current range of 4.25% to 4.50%. While there are expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue to decrease the federal funds rate, these expectations may not materialize. Should the Federal Reserve raise rates again in the future, this will likely result in further increases in market interest rates. Additionally, the current geopolitical environment in Europe provides another layer of uncertainty around the actions that the Federal Reserve or other central bankers might take. Market interest rates are affected by many factors outside of our control, including governmental monetary policies, domestic and international economic conditions, inflation, deflation, recession, changes in unemployment, the money supply, international disorder, and instability in domestic and foreign financial markets, including the imposition of tariffs and other changes to trade policy in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. Rising interest rates create downward pressure on the price of real estate, increase the cost and reduce the availability of debt financing for the transactions we intend to pursue, which may have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations. The General Partner cannot predict with a high degree of accuracy the timing or amount of future interest rate changes.

Compliance with Debt Covenants. The terms of our agreements governing our indebtedness require that we comply with a number of financial and other covenants, such as maintaining debt service coverage and leverage ratios and maintaining insurance coverage. Complying with such covenants may limit our operational flexibility. Our failure to comply with these covenants could cause a default under the applicable debt agreement even if we have satisfied our payment obligations. Consistent with our historical practice, we will continue to interpret and certify our performance under these covenants in a good faith manner that we deem reasonable and appropriate. However, these financial covenants are complex and there can be no assurance that these provisions would not be interpreted by the lenders in a manner that could impose and cause us to incur material costs. Our ability to meet our financial covenants may be adversely affected if economic and credit market conditions limit our ability to reduce our debt levels consistent with, or result in net operating income being below, our current expectations. Under our credit facility, an event of default can also occur if the lenders, in their good faith judgment, determine that a material adverse change has occurred that could prevent timely repayment or materially impair our ability to perform our obligations under the loan agreement.

Upon the occurrence of an event of default, we might be subject to higher finance costs and fees, and the lenders under our credit facility would not be required to lend any additional amounts to us. In addition, our indebtedness, together with accrued and unpaid interest and fees, could be accelerated and declared to be immediately due and payable. If repayment of any of our indebtedness is accelerated, we cannot provide assurance that we will be able to borrow sufficient funds to refinance such indebtedness or that we would be able to sell sufficient assets to repay such indebtedness. Even if we were able to obtain new financing, it may not be on commercially reasonable terms, or terms that are acceptable to us.

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Risks of Leverage. The properties within our portfolio may be subject to significant indebtedness. The use of leverage involves a high degree of financial risk and may increase the effect on us or our properties of factors such as rising interest rates, downturns in the economy or deterioration in the condition of the properties or the markets in which they are located. Mortgage loans secured by our properties may have varying maturities, and principal and interest payments on these loans and other indebtedness will have to be made when they become due and payable regardless of whether sufficient cash is available. There can be no assurance that we will have sufficient funds to repay the amounts outstanding under such indebtedness prior to maturity, including debt with maturity in less than twelve months as described in the notes to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. If sufficient cash flow is not available at the maturity date of any financing, we may be forced to prematurely sell certain of our properties on terms disadvantageous to us, and our remaining portfolio may not share the general characteristics of our portfolio before such sales. A default in paying principal or interest under any indebtedness that we incur could result in foreclosure of any security instrument securing the debt, the complete loss of the capital invested in the particular property or properties related to the debt and, in some cases, recourse by the lender to other portfolio assets.

Variable Interest Rate. The KeyBank Credit Facility and our property-level mortgage loans may bear interest at a variable rate. Accordingly, increases in interest rates would increase our interest expense and adversely affect our cash flow and the amount of distributions made to Limited Partners. In addition, if our existing indebtedness matures or otherwise becomes payable during a period of rising interest rates, we could be required to liquidate one or more of our assets at times that may prevent realization of the maximum return on such assets.

Limited Rights; Limited Right to Remove General Partner; Dependence on the General Partner and the Management Committee. All investment decisions for us will be made by the General Partner, subject to the approval of the Management Committee under certain circumstances, and the Limited Partners will not be able to make any investment or other decision on our behalf. Moreover, the General Partner has broad authority to change our investment strategy. Limited Partners will have no right to take part in the management of or otherwise control our business. At a meeting called expressly for that purpose, the General Partner may be removed, but only for cause, by a super majority vote of the Limited Partners. No investment should be made in us unless the investor is willing to entrust substantially all aspects of administration and management to the General Partner.

No Assurances of Distributions or Profitability. There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to pay regular quarterly distributions. The General Partner has broad discretion to determine when and how to deploy our capital, including the amount of reserves to be set aside, and therefore the General Partner’s decisions can influence the amount, if any, of distributable cash we have available for distribution in any particular period of time. Although we expect that distributable cash will continue to be generated by our operations, we are not prohibited from paying distributions from other sources such as borrowings or cash reserves (which may include proceeds from the Private Offering), or our Sponsor and/or General Partner may waive or defer certain fees payable to them in order for us to pay distributions. Moreover, there can be no assurance that we will be profitable or, if we are profitable, that any particular yield or rate of return will be obtained.

Uncertainty of Future Valuations. From time to time, the General Partner may, but is not required to, determine the value of each portfolio property utilizing various methodologies and components in accordance with our valuation policies and procedures. Other than such valuations, Limited Partners will not receive regular updates on the performance of our portfolio. These valuations will be inherently subjective in certain respects and will rely on a variety of assumptions, including assumptions about projected cash flows for the remaining holding periods and residual values for the properties. Furthermore, the valuations will be based in large part on information as of a specific date, and market, property and other conditions may change materially after that date. Accordingly, such valuations may not accurately reflect the actual market values of the properties, and thus, investors may make decisions as to whether to invest in the Units without complete and accurate valuation information. The General Partner does not expect to perform the first formal valuation of our assets until one year following the termination of the Private Offering (or any extension of the Private Offering) and annually thereafter, although the General Partner could perform valuations sooner or more frequently.

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Disruptions in Financial Markets and Uncertain Economic Conditions. Our operating results have been and may continue to be impacted by global and national economic and market conditions generally and by the local economic conditions where our investments are located. High interest rates, high inflation, supply chain disruptions, ongoing geopolitical tensions, the imposition of tariffs and other changes to trade policy in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, and increased volatility in the financial markets have led to increased costs and limited the availability of capital.

Disruptions in the financial markets and uncertain economic conditions have adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, the values of our investments, or make underwriting new investments more difficult. Furthermore, declining economic conditions could negatively impact commercial real estate fundamentals, which could have the following negative effects on us:

the values of our investments in properties could decrease below the amounts paid for such investments;
revenues from our properties could decrease, making it more difficult for us to meet our debt service obligations on debt financing; and/or
we may be unable to obtain financing for our properties on favorable terms or at all.

Although the General Partner expects to continuously review our investment and debt financing strategies to optimize our portfolio and debt exposure, the impact of domestic and global events, including but not limited to inflation, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, high interest rates, ongoing geopolitical tensions and challenges in the financial markets, could be significant and will largely depend on future events, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

All of these factors could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and our ability to make distributions to our Limited Partners.

Infectious Disease Outbreaks. Our operating results and financial condition are dependent on the ability of our tenants to meet their lease obligations to us. A pandemic, epidemic, or outbreak of another infectious disease, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, could adversely affect the ability of our tenants to meet their lease obligations by increasing their operating costs and reducing their income. Any such event could place substantive restrictions and impact on our tenants, and in turn, our business, operating results, and financial condition. In such a situation, we could face closing of borders, restricting of supply chains, closing of enterprises, and reductions in new potential acquisition and leasing opportunities.

The extent to which another pandemic or epidemic impacts our business, operations, and financial results is uncertain, and will depend on numerous evolving factors that we may not be able to accurately predict, including the duration and scope of the pandemic; governmental, business, and individual actions taken in response to the pandemic and the impact of those actions on global economic activity; the actions taken in response to economic disruption; the reduced economic activity, if not closures from time to time of our tenants’ facilities, may impact our tenants’ businesses, financial condition, and liquidity, and may cause one or more of our tenants to be unable to meet their obligations to us in full, or at all, or to otherwise seek modifications of such obligations; general decline in business activity and demand for real estate transactions could adversely affect our ability or desire to grow our portfolio of properties; and a deterioration in our or our tenants’ ability to operate in affected areas or delays in the supply of products or services to us or our tenants from vendors that are needed for our or our tenants’ efficient operations could adversely affect our operations and those of our tenants.

Prior Performance is Not Necessarily Indicative of Future Results. This Registration Statement includes data relating to the prior performance of other Sealy-sponsored real estate programs that were managed by affiliates of the General Partner. Such programs, while similar to us, had different investment objectives and risk profiles than we do, and acquired their investments in a different economic environment than the current economic

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environment. Although the Sponsor has extensive experience owning, financing, operating, managing and developing commercial real estate assets, the prior performance of other Sealy-sponsored real estate programs is not necessarily indicative of our future results, and we can provide no assurances that we will be able to replicate or improve upon the performance of prior Sealy-sponsored real estate programs.

Dependence on Information Systems and Potential Systems Failures. The Company’s business is highly dependent on the communications and information systems of the Sponsor and its affiliates. In addition, certain of these systems are provided to the Sponsor or its affiliates by third-party service providers. Any failure or interruption of such systems, including as a result of the termination of an agreement with any such third-party service provider, could cause delays or other problems in the Company’s activities. This, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operating results and negatively affect the value of the Units and the Company’s ability to pay distributions to Limited Partners.

Cybersecurity Risks. A cyber incident is considered to be any adverse event that threatens the confidentiality, integrity or availability of a business’s information resources. These incidents may be an intentional attack or an unintentional event and could involve gaining unauthorized access to Sealy’s information systems for purposes of misappropriating assets, stealing confidential information, corrupting data or causing operational disruption. The result of these incidents may include disrupted operations, misstated or unreliable financial data, liability for stolen assets or information, increased cybersecurity protection and insurance costs, litigation and damage to Sealy’s business reputation. As reliance on technology has increased, particularly as employees working remotely has become more common, so have the risks posed to information systems, both internal to the Sponsor and its affiliates and those that have been outsourced. There is no guarantee that any processes, procedures and internal controls the Sponsor implements will prevent cyber intrusions, which could have a negative impact on our financial results, operations, business relationships or confidential information.

Ability to Issue Additional Units. The Partnership Agreement authorizes the General Partner, upon approval of the Management Committee, to designate and issue additional Units without the consent of the Limited Partners. To the extent the General Partner determines to issue additional Units after the Limited Partners have acquired their Units, the Limited Partners’ percentage ownership interest in us will be diluted. In addition, subject to certain limitations and the approval of the Management Committee, the General Partner is authorized to determine the price and other terms and conditions upon which additional Units may be offered. Therefore, depending upon the value of our property portfolio and the offering price of any additional Units, Limited Partners may also experience dilution in the book value and fair market value of their Units. In addition, we may cause the Operating Partnership to issue OP Units for compensatory purposes. For example, we may, in the General Partner’s sole discretion, cause the Operating Partnership to issue OP Units to the independent members of the Management Committee as compensation for their service on the Management Committee. Also, following the termination of the Private Offering, at the direction of the General Partner, we may cause the Operating Partnership to issue OP Units to certain personnel of SIS as additional compensation. The maximum number of OP Units that may be issued for compensatory purposes is 11,080. Such OP Units will be valued at the NAV per OP Unit on the date of issuance and may be subject to vesting, forfeiture, or other restrictions, as deemed appropriate by the General Partner. Limited Partners will experience dilution if the Operating Partnership issues OP Units to independent members of the Management Committee and/or personnel of SIS as compensation since the Operating Partnership will not receive a capital contribution in connection with such issuances. As of December 31, 2024, no OP Units have been issued for compensatory purposes.

Ability to Issue Units with Senior Economic or Voting Rights. The Partnership Agreement authorizes the General Partner, upon approval of the Management Committee and without the consent of the Limited Partners, to designate and issue units of limited partnership interest with economic or voting rights senior to those of the Units. If the General Partner designates and issues units of limited partnership interest with senior economic and/or voting rights, in the Private Offering or in future offerings, payment of any economic preferences with respect to such new units would reduce the amount of funds available for the payment of distributions on units

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with subordinate economic or voting rights, including the Units. Further, holders of units with senior economic or voting rights may be entitled to receive a preference payment in the event we liquidate, dissolve or wind up before any payment is made to the Limited Partners with subordinate economic or voting rights, likely reducing the amount such Limited Partners would otherwise receive upon such an occurrence.

Vacancy Risks. In connection with each investment we make, the Sponsor will assume in its underwriting the probability of expiring leases that may roll over into vacancy, and that we will incur vacancy and leasing costs (tenant improvements and leasing commissions) as a result. If we experience higher than expected vacancy rates, we may have to offer lower rental rates and greater tenant improvements or concessions than is currently anticipated. Increased vacancy rates also could have the following negative effects on us:

the values of the vacant properties could decrease below the value assigned to such investments;
revenues from such properties could decrease due to low or no rental income during vacant periods, lower future rental rates and/or increased tenant improvement expenses or concessions; and/or
revenues from such properties that secure loans could decrease, making it more difficult for us to meet debt service obligations or maintain compliance with loan covenants.

All of these factors could impair our ability to pay distributions. In addition, because a property’s market value depends principally upon the value of the property’s leases, the resale value of a property with prolonged vacancies could decline, which could further reduce returns to Limited Partners.

As of December 31, 2024, no lease was set to expire by the end of 2025.

Lack of Fiduciary Duty by Members of the Management Committee. The members of the Management Committee owe no fiduciary duties to us or the Limited Partners. Additionally, the independent members of the Management Committee may be officers or directors of other entities. These individuals may owe fiduciary duties to these other entities and their owners. As a result, the fiduciary duties to the other entities and their owners may conflict with our interests and the interests of Limited Partners. Their loyalties to these other entities could result in actions or inactions that are detrimental to our business, which could harm the implementation of our investment objectives. In addition, during times of intense activity in other programs and ventures, the independent members of the Management Committee may devote less time to our business than is necessary or appropriate. If this occurs, the returns on a Limited Partner’s investment may suffer.

Competition with Affiliated Entities. The Sponsor and its personnel have sponsored existing programs with investment objectives and strategies similar to ours and may sponsor other similar programs in the future. As a result, we may be investing in real estate properties at the same time as one or more other programs that are managed or advised by affiliates of the Sponsor. The Sponsor and its personnel likely will face conflicts of interest in allocating investment opportunities between us and these other programs. The Sponsor has adopted investment allocation policies to safeguard us from being negatively affected as a result of any such potential conflicts. The Sponsor will seek to allocate investment opportunities among such entities in a manner that is fair and equitable over time and consistent with its investment allocation policies. However, there is no assurance that such investment opportunities will be allocated to us fairly or equitably in the short term or over time. For instance, the Sponsor may select properties for us that provide lower returns to us than properties that the Sponsor selects to be purchased by another affiliated program. We cannot be sure that personnel acting for or on behalf of the Sponsor and on behalf of other affiliated programs will act in our best interest when deciding whether to allocate any particular investment to us. We are subject to the risk that as a result of the conflicts of interest between us, the Sponsor and other programs affiliated with the Sponsor, the Sponsor may not cause us to invest in favorable investment opportunities when it would be in our best interest to make such investments. As a result, we may invest in less favorable investments, which may reduce our returns on our investments and ability to pay distributions.

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Dependence Upon Key Personnel of the Sponsor. The success of the Company is highly dependent on the financial and managerial expertise of the Sponsor. Although the Sponsor fosters a team approach to investing and oversight of the Company, the loss of key individuals employed by the Sponsor could have a material adverse effect on the performance of the Company. Individuals may not necessarily continue to remain employed by the Sponsor during the entire life of the Company. In addition, a number of members of the professional staff and management of the Sponsor are actively involved in managing the investment decisions of other investments and other funds advised by the Sponsor. Accordingly, the members of the professional staff and management of the Sponsor will have demands on their time for the investment, monitoring and other functions of other funds advised by the Sponsor.

Lack of Arm’s-length Negotiations. The General Partner and its affiliates provide, and receive compensation for, services to us. Negotiations for such services do not have the benefit of arm’s-length negotiation of the type normally conducted between unrelated parties. As a result, these conflicts could result in agreements based on terms that are less favorable to us than we would receive from an unaffiliated third party in arm’s-length negotiations.

Conflicts of Interest Related to Compensation Structure. The General Partner is entitled to, and has received, fees for services it provides to us. The fees to which the General Partner is entitled include acquisition fees, asset management fees, disposition fees and other fees. Such fees are payable regardless of how the individual investment or we as a whole perform. Similarly, we pay fees to our managing broker-dealer, SIS, and such fees do not have any relationship to our performance. Because the General Partner and SIS are entitled to receive substantial compensation regardless of our performance, the General Partner’s and SIS’s interests may not be wholly aligned with those of the Limited Partners. For example, the General Partner receives an asset management fee with respect to the ongoing operation and management of properties based on the book value of those properties and not the performance of those investments, which could result in the General Partner not having adequate incentive to manage our portfolio to provide profitable operations during the period we hold our investments. In addition, we reimburse or compensate the General Partner and/or the Sponsor for expenses they incur in connection with our operations and the Private Offering. The payment of fees and expenses to the General Partner, the Sponsor, SIS or any of their affiliates reduces the amount of cash we have available for the acquisition or improvement of our properties. See also “Item 7. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence ‒ Conflicts of Interest.”

Risk of Unspecified Investments. In addition to the portfolio properties described in this Registration Statement, we may acquire other properties for our portfolio in the future. Thus, there is no information as to the nature and terms of any future investments, which an investor can evaluate when determining whether to invest in us, and investors generally will not have an opportunity to evaluate for themselves or to approve our future investments. Additionally, we may assume known, unknown or contingent liabilities in connection with future acquisitions. Investors must rely solely on the General Partner, the Sponsor and their affiliates with respect to the selection, amount, character and economic merits of each potential investment.

Ability of General Partner to Change Business Plan Without Approval of Limited Partners. Subject only to the approval of a majority of the independent members of the Management Committee, the General Partner may change our business plan and investment objectives or may invest in a real estate asset that does not meet our investment strategy and investment criteria, without seeking the approval of the Limited Partners. A change in our business plan or investment objectives, or an investment in a real estate asset that does not meet our investment strategy and investment criteria, could reduce the payment of cash distributions to Limited Partners or cause a decline in the value of our assets.

Lack of Liquidity. There is no liquid, secondary trading market for the Units, and no such market is expected to develop. The Sponsor’s goal is to sell the Company, merge the Company with a public REIT or another entity or liquidate our portfolio, in each case at a time and in a method recommended by the General Partner and approved

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by the Management Committee. Although there are several events that would cause our dissolution and liquidation, there is no fixed date by which we must dissolve. As a result, we cannot determine when a liquidity event will occur. Until such a liquidity event occurs, it will be very difficult for Limited Partners to have liquidity for their investment in the Units. In addition, our general redemption policy provides Limited Partners with very limited rights to have us redeem their Units and the General Partner has broad authority to administer our general redemption policy. See “Item 11. Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered – Redemption of Units” for details about our redemption policy.

Restrictions on Transferability. The Units have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act. Transferability of the Units is subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, the Employee Retirement Income Securities Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and tax law requirements. Units may not be offered, sold, transferred or delivered, directly or indirectly, unless (i) such Units are registered under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws, or (ii) an exemption from registration under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws is available. Additionally, the Units may not be transferred by a Limited Partner without the express written consent of the General Partner and an opinion of counsel that such transfer is permitted under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. For these reasons, the Limited Partners will be required to bear the financial risks of their investments for an indefinite period of time. See “Item 11. Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered ‒ Transfer Restrictions.”

Loss of Individual Asset Growth Opportunity. Any given acquired entity may produce investment results that exceed those produced by the OP Units received by owners of such acquired entity in connection with the contribution of the acquired entity to the Operating Partnership. Any owner of an acquired entity who exchanges an interest in a single acquired entity owning a single property, or few properties, for a smaller interest in the collective business of the Operating Partnership will receive a lower return on investment if such single property or asset produces investment results that exceed the Operating Partnership’s consolidated results of operations.

Concentration by Real Estate Sector. Our property portfolio is concentrated in the industrial real estate sector. The focus of our investment strategy in this one sector may expose us to the risk of economic downturns to a greater extent than if our property portfolio also included properties in other sectors. As a result, economic downturns specifically in the industrial real estate sector could have an increased adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and ability to make distributions.

Competition in the Industrial Sector. Other industrial and similar properties that are available for rent in a particular market will compete with our portfolio properties in attracting tenants in such a market. If demand for industrial rental properties weakens, or if competitors develop and/or acquire competing properties in a particular market, rental rates in the relevant market may drop, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations in such market.

Competition for Investment Opportunities. We face competition from various entities for real estate investment opportunities, including from REITs, pension funds, banks and insurance companies, private equity and other real estate investment funds, as well as other companies, partnerships and developers. Many of these entities have substantially greater financial resources than us and may be able to accept more risk than we can prudently manage. Competition from these entities may reduce the number of suitable investment opportunities available to us or increase the bargaining power of the property owners seeking to sell. If we are not able to acquire suitable investments, we likely would not be able to achieve our investment objectives.

Competition for Tenants. We face competition for tenants. Such competition may require us to make rent concessions or take other measures to entice a tenant to enter into a lease. Such concessions or other measures could reduce the cash flow from, or returns on, the respective property. In addition, conflicts of interest may exist to the extent that we acquire properties in the same geographic areas where other Sealy-sponsored programs own properties. In such case, a conflict could arise in the leasing of such properties, or a conflict could arise in connection with the resale of such properties.

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Diverse Limited Partner Group. The Limited Partners are expected to include taxable and tax-exempt entities and may include persons or entities organized in various jurisdictions. As a result, conflicts of interest may arise in connection with decisions made by the General Partner that may be more beneficial for one type of Limited Partner than for another type of Limited Partner. In selecting investments appropriate for us, as well as in determining when to dispose of assets, the General Partner will consider our investment objectives as a whole, not the investment objectives of any Limited Partner individually. Additionally, we may admit certain investors directly into the Operating Partnership in connection with a cash investment in the Operating Partnership or, in lieu of contributing cash to the Operating Partnership, investors may contribute commercial real estate properties (or interests therein) to the Operating Partnership or ownership interests in acquired entities that primarily own real estate properties, in each case, in exchange for OP Units. Holders of OP Units may, and likely will, have financial interests that are different from the financial interests of Limited Partners. Conflicts of interest may arise in connection with decisions made by the General Partner, which conflicts may not be resolved in favor of our Limited Partners.

Although we, through the Operating Partnership, may acquire ownership interests in acquired entities that have no affiliation with Sealy, it is possible that we may acquire ownership interests in acquired entities that are currently sponsored by Sealy. For each such acquisition, Sealy has contributed, and expects that it will continue to contribute, all ownership interests it holds in each such acquired entity to the Operating Partnership.

Investment Company Act. We do not intend to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”). If we were obligated to register as an investment company, we would have to comply with a variety of substantive requirements under the Investment Company Act imposing, among other things:

limitations on capital structure;
restrictions on specified investments;
prohibitions on transactions with affiliates; and
compliance with reporting, record keeping, voting, proxy disclosure and other rules and regulations that would significantly change our operations.

We intend to continue to conduct our operations so as not to meet the definition of an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act and, accordingly, not to become regulated as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. Although we monitor our portfolio periodically and prior to each acquisition, we may not be able to maintain this exclusion from the definition of an “investment company.” Future revisions to the Investment Company Act or further guidance from the SEC may cause us to become an “investment company” or force us to re-evaluate our portfolio and our investment strategy. Such changes may have a material negative impact on us and our business.

Operation as an Exchange Act Reporting Company. Upon the effective date of this Registration Statement, the Company will be subject to the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act, including the rules and regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act, which will require the Company to file annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. Upon the effectiveness of this Registration Statement, the Company and the Company’s management and principal beneficial owners will be subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 13 and 16 of the Exchange Act. The Company will also be required to comply with all other obligations of the Exchange Act applicable to issuers filing registration statements pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act. The Company will incur substantial additional operating expenses in connection with compliance with the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act. In addition, the Company will be exposed to potential liability for any material misstatement or omission made in any report filed with the SEC. Failure to operate successfully as a public reporting company would have a material adverse effect on the Company.

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Qualification as an Emerging Growth Company and a Smaller Reporting Company. We are an “emerging growth company” as defined under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). For as long as we are an emerging growth company, which may be up to five full fiscal years, unlike other public companies, we will not be required to (1) provide an auditor’s attestation report on the effectiveness of our system of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, (2) comply with any new requirements adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) requiring mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report in which the auditor would be required to provide additional information about the audit and the financial statements of the issuer, (3) comply with any new audit rules adopted by the PCAOB after April 5, 2012 unless the SEC determines otherwise, (4) provide certain disclosure regarding executive compensation required of large public companies, or (5) hold equity holder advisory votes on executive compensation.

In addition, we are a “smaller reporting company” as such term is defined in the Exchange Act. As a smaller reporting company, we are also eligible to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting and disclosure requirements that are applicable to public companies that are not smaller reporting companies. To the extent that we continue to qualify as a smaller reporting company after we cease to qualify as an emerging growth company, certain of the exemptions available to us as an emerging growth company may continue to be available to us as a smaller reporting company, including: (1) scaled executive compensation disclosures and (2) the requirement to provide only two years of audited financial statements, instead of three years.

Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies may take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. This allows an emerging growth company to delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have decided at this time to take advantage of the extended transition periods available under the JOBS Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. As a result, there may be a period when it is more difficult to compare our financial statements and financial performance to those of other public companies because we have not yet begun to comply with accounting standards applicable to those other companies.

Potential Fluctuations in Quarterly Operating Results. The Company could experience fluctuations in its quarterly operating results due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the level of the Company’s expenses, variations in and the timing of the recognition of realized and unrealized gains or losses, the degree to which the Company encounters competition in its markets and general economic conditions. In light of these factors, results for any period should not be relied upon as being indicative of performance in future periods.

The value of our Units may fluctuate. The Unit value may fluctuate significantly in response to many factors, including:

actual or anticipated variations in our operating results, funds from operations, cash flows or liquidity,
changes in asset valuations and related impairment charges,
the ability of our tenants to pay rent to us and meet their obligations to us under the current lease terms and our ability to re-lease space as leases expire,
fluctuations in market interest rates,
changes in market valuations of similar companies,
adverse reaction to the amount of our debt outstanding at any time, the amount of our debt maturing in the near- and medium-term and our ability to refinance our debt, or our plans to incur additional debt in the future,

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our ability to comply with applicable financial covenants under our credit facility or other debt that may be outstanding,
additions or departures of key management personnel,
speculation in the press or investment community, and
general market and economic conditions.

Many of the factors listed above are beyond our control. Those factors may cause the Unit value to decline significantly, regardless of our financial condition, results of operations and prospects. It is impossible to provide any assurance that the Unit value will not decrease in the future.

The USA PATRIOT Act. We may be subject to the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (the “USA PATRIOT Act”), and other anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism, and similar laws and regulations adopted by the U.S. and other jurisdictions. The USA PATRIOT Act requires subject businesses to establish anti-money laundering compliance programs that must include policies and procedures to verify investor identity at account opening and to detect and report suspicious transactions to the government. Institutions subject to the USA PATRIOT Act must also implement specialized employee training programs, designate an anti-money laundering compliance officer and submit to independent audits of the effectiveness of the compliance program. Compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act may result in additional financial expenses for us and may subject us to additional liability. Our failure to comply with applicable regulations of the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) could have similar or additional negative consequences to those under the USA PATRIOT Act.

Overruling of Chevron Doctrine. In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo case that overturned the long-standing federal Chevron doctrine. The Chevron doctrine set forth a test that outlined when courts should defer to an agency’s interpretation of federal law. Under the doctrine, if Congress had not spoken directly to the precise issue in question, the courts were to defer to the agency’s interpretation so long as the interpretation was reasonable. Under the Loper Bright decision, courts are now required to exercise their independent judgment in deciding whether an agency has acted within its statutory authority and may not defer to an agency interpretation of the law simply because a statute is ambiguous.

The overturning of the Chevron doctrine is likely to result in challenges to numerous agency interpretations in various areas of law including energy, environment, taxation, and labor, among others. If these challenges are upheld, they could have both favorable and unfavorable impacts on us, depending on whether the interpretations that are overturned were more favorable toward our business and operations than subsequent revised agency interpretations. The likely increase of challenges to agency actions may also increase legal costs and create less certainty around agency actions, at least in the near term.

Inflation Risks. An increase in inflation could have an adverse impact on any floating rate mortgages or credit facilities we may enter into and general and administrative expenses, as these costs could increase at a rate higher than our rental and other revenue. Inflation could also have an adverse effect on consumer spending, which could impact our tenants’ revenues and, in turn, their demand for space and future extensions of their leases. Many of our leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation, including contractual rent escalations and requirements for tenants to pay their proportionate share of property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in property operating expenses resulting from inflation. However, under our leases, we typically have exposure to increases in non-reimbursable property operating expenses, including expenses incurred related to vacant premises. In addition, we believe that some of the existing rental rates under our leases subject to renewal are below current market rates for comparable space and that upon renewal or re-leasing, such rates may be increased to be consistent with, or closer to, current

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market rates, which may also offset our exposure to inflationary expense pressures related to our leased properties. We may also have exposure to inflation with respect to potential developments, as increases in materials and other costs related to our development activities make it more expensive to develop properties.

Exculpation and Indemnification. Certain exculpation and indemnification provisions contained in the Partnership Agreement may limit the rights of action otherwise available to the Limited Partners and other parties against the General Partner, the Sponsor, the members of the Management Committee or their respective affiliates, members, partners, directors, officers or employees, or our trustees or officers. In addition, the Partnership Agreement provides that we will indemnify the General Partner, the Sponsor, the members of the Management Committee or their respective affiliates for certain claims, losses, damages and expenses arising out of their activities on our behalf. Such indemnification obligations could materially impact the returns to Limited Partners. Additionally, the Managing Broker-Dealer Agreement between us and SIS provides for exculpation and indemnification of SIS in connection with certain losses and claims against SIS.

Risks Related to Real Estate Investments

Property Acquisition Risk. We have routinely acquired real estate from third parties as conditions warrant and, as part of our business, we intend to continue to do so. The acquisition of properties entails various risks, including risks that our investments may not perform as expected and that our cost estimates for bringing an acquired property up to market standards, if necessary, may prove inaccurate. Further, we face significant competition for attractive investment opportunities from other well-capitalized real estate investors, including publicly traded REITs and private investors. This competition increases as investments in real estate become attractive relative to other forms of investment. As a result of competition, we may be unable to acquire additional real estate and purchase prices may increase. In addition, we expect to finance future acquisitions through a combination of borrowings under our credit facility, proceeds from equity or debt offerings and debt originations and proceeds from property sales, which may not be available. Any of the above risks could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and the ability to make distributions to our Limited Partners, and the value of the Units.

Limited Warranties. The seller of a property often sells such property in its "as is" condition on a "where is" basis and "with all faults," without any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition, purchase agreements may contain only limited warranties, representations and indemnifications that will only survive for a limited period after the closing. The purchase of properties with limited warranties increases the risk that we may lose some or all of our invested capital in the property as well as the loss of rental income from that property.

Development and Re-Development Risks. As part of our business, we develop new properties and re-develop existing properties as conditions warrant. This part of our business involves significant risks, including the following:

we may not be able to obtain take-out financing for these projects on favorable terms;
we may have delays in obtaining construction materials;
we may not complete construction on schedule or within budget;
we may not be able to obtain, or may experience delays in obtaining, all necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy and other governmental permits and authorizations;
contractor and subcontractor disputes, strikes, labor disputes or supply chain disruptions may occur;

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properties may perform below anticipated levels, producing cash flow below budgeted amounts, which may result in us paying too much for a property, cause the property to not be profitable, and limit our ability to sell such properties to third parties; and
performance is subject to general market and economic risks which may change over the course of a development project.

To the extent these risks result in increased debt service expense, construction costs and delays in budgeted leasing, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and ability to make distributions to our Limited Partners, and the value of the Units, could be adversely affected.

Environmental Matters. Real property is subject to federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations and administrative rulings that, among other things, establish standards for the treatment, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous waste and the remediation of property contaminated with hazardous substances or petroleum. Therefore, we may be exposed to substantial risk of loss from environmental claims arising in respect of any property with undisclosed or unknown environmental problems or as to which inadequate reserves have been established.

All of our properties were subject to a Phase I or similar environmental assessment by independent environmental consultants at the time of acquisition. Phase I assessments are intended to discover and evaluate information regarding the environmental condition of the surveyed property and surrounding properties. Phase I assessments generally include a historical review, a public records review, an investigation of the surveyed site and surrounding properties, and preparation and issuance of a written report, but do not include soil sampling or subsurface investigations and typically do not include an asbestos survey. While some of these assessments have led to further investigation and sampling, none of our environmental assessments of our properties have revealed an environmental liability that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations taken as a whole. However, we cannot give any assurance that such conditions do not exist or may not arise in the future. Material environmental conditions, liabilities or compliance concerns may arise after the environmental assessment has been completed.

We invest in properties historically used for industrial, manufacturing and commercial purposes. Some of these properties contain, or may have contained, underground storage tanks for the storage of petroleum products and other hazardous or toxic substances. All of these operations create a potential for the release of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances. Some of our properties are adjacent to or near other properties that may have contained or currently contain underground storage tanks used to store petroleum products, or other hazardous or toxic substances. In addition, previous or current occupants of our properties, including but not limited to, our tenants, and adjacent properties may have engaged, or may in the future engage, in activities that may release petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances.

We have a portfolio environmental insurance policy that provides coverage for potential unknown environmental liabilities, subject to the policy's coverage conditions and limitations, for most of our properties. From time to time, we may acquire properties or interests in properties, with known adverse environmental conditions where we believe that the environmental liabilities associated with these conditions are quantifiable and that the acquisition will yield a superior risk-adjusted return. In such an instance, we underwrite the costs of environmental investigation, clean-up and monitoring into the cost. Further, in connection with property dispositions, we may agree to remain responsible for, and to bear the cost of, remediating or monitoring certain environmental conditions on the properties.

Under various federal, state and local laws and regulations, a current or former owner or operator of real estate may be held liable for the costs of removal or remediation of hazardous or toxic substances located on, under or in the property. These laws often impose such liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. The costs of any required remediation

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or removal of such substances may be substantial and additional liabilities for damages also may be incurred. In addition, our liability as to any property is generally not limited under such laws and regulations and could exceed the value of the property. The presence of such substances on, under or in a property, or the failure to remediate such substances properly, also may adversely affect our ability to sell or lease the property or to borrow using the property as collateral. Under such laws and regulations, an owner or entity who arranges for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances at a third party’s disposal or treatment facility may also be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of all such substances at such facility, whether or not such facility is owned or operated by such person. Certain tenants of the properties held by us may handle and store hazardous substances at such properties and, in some cases, may have released hazardous substances at the property. As a result, we may be liable for the costs of disposal or treatment of such hazardous or toxic substances on the property in question and additional liabilities for damages also may be incurred. We also may be liable for environmental contamination of properties that are or have been sold or for the release of hazardous or toxic substances from such properties. Some laws and regulations impose liability for the release of certain materials into the air or water from a property, including asbestos, and such release can form the basis for liability to third persons for personal injury or other damages. Other laws and regulations can limit the development of and impose liability for the disturbance of wetlands or the habitats of threatened or endangered species.

Insurance May Not Cover All Losses. We maintain comprehensive casualty insurance on our properties, including liability and fire and extended coverage, in amounts estimated to be sufficient to permit replacement in the event of a total loss, subject to applicable deductibles. We will endeavor to obtain coverage of the type and in the amount customarily obtained by owners of properties similar to the real property that we acquire in the future. There are certain types of losses, however, generally of a catastrophic nature, resulting from, for example, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, epidemics or pandemics (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) and terrorist acts that may be uninsurable or not economically insurable. Inflation, changes in building codes and ordinances, environmental considerations, provisions in loan documents encumbering our properties pledged as collateral for loans, and other factors also might make it economically impractical to use insurance proceeds to replace improvements on a property if it is damaged or destroyed. Under such circumstances, the insurance proceeds received by us, if any, might not be adequate to restore our investment with respect to the affected property.

Failure of Due Diligence Process. The Sponsor has had extensive prior experience in real estate projects and has endeavored to obtain and verify material facts regarding target assets. It is possible, however, that the Sponsor has not discovered certain material facts about an asset because information presented by the seller may have been prepared in an incomplete or misleading fashion, and material facts related to the target assets may not yet have been discovered.

Financial Condition of Tenants. A tenant of one or more of our properties or subsequently acquired properties may experience, from time to time, a downturn in its business, which may weaken its financial condition and result in its failure to make rental payments when due. At any time, a tenant may seek the protection of bankruptcy or insolvency laws, which could result in the rejection and termination of such tenant’s lease and thereby cause a reduction in our distributable cash flow. No assurance can be given that tenants will not file for bankruptcy protection in the future or, if any tenants file, that they will affirm their leases and continue to make rental payments in a timely manner. If a tenant’s lease is not affirmed following bankruptcy or if a tenant’s financial condition weakens, our cash flow may be adversely affected.

Lack of Liquidity. Investments in real estate are highly illiquid and subject to industry cycles, downturns in demand, market disruptions and the lack of available capital from potential lenders or investors (whether to finance or refinance our properties or for potential purchasers of such properties). Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we will be able to dispose of properties in a timely manner and/or on favorable terms.

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Compliance Costs. We may incur significant costs complying with various federal, state and local laws, regulations and covenants that are applicable to our properties and, in particular, costs associated with complying with regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "ADA") may result in unanticipated expenses. The properties in our portfolio are subject to various covenants and U.S. federal, state and local laws and regulatory requirements, including permitting and licensing requirements. Local regulations, including municipal or local ordinances, zoning restrictions and restrictive covenants imposed by community developers may restrict our use of our properties and may require us to obtain approval from local officials or community standards organizations at any time with respect to our properties, including prior to acquiring a property or when undertaking renovations of any of our existing properties. Among other things, these restrictions may relate to fire and safety, seismic or hazardous material abatement requirements. There can be no assurance that existing laws and regulatory policies will not adversely affect us or the timing or cost of any future acquisitions or renovations, or that additional regulation will not be adopted that increases such delays or results in additional costs. Our growth strategy may be affected by our ability to obtain permits, licenses and zoning relief. Our failure to obtain such permits, licenses and zoning relief or to comply with applicable laws could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.

In addition, under the ADA, all places of public accommodation are required to meet certain U.S. federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Noncompliance with the ADA could result in an order to correct any non-complying feature, which could result in substantial capital expenditures. We do not conduct audits or investigations of all of these properties to determine their compliance and we cannot predict the ultimate cost of compliance with the ADA, or other legislation. If one or more of our properties in which we invest is not in compliance with the ADA, or other legislation, then we would be required to incur additional costs to bring the property into compliance. If we incur substantial costs to comply with the ADA or other legislation, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, our ability to satisfy debt service obligations and to make distributions to our Limited Partners, and the market value of the Units could be adversely affected.

Impairment Risks. We regularly review our real estate assets for impairment indicators, such as a decline in a property's occupancy rate, decline in general market conditions or a change in the expected hold period of an asset. If we determine that indicators of impairment are present, we review the properties affected by these indicators to determine whether an impairment charge is required. As a result, we may be required to recognize asset impairment, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We use considerable judgment in making determinations about impairments, from analyzing whether there are indicators of impairment, to the assumptions used in calculating the fair value of the investment. Accordingly, our subjective estimates and evaluations may not be accurate, and such estimates and evaluations are subject to change or revision.

Joint Venture Risks. We may in the future selectively acquire, own and/or develop properties through joint ventures with other persons or entities when we deem such transactions are warranted by the circumstances. Joint venture investments, in general, involve certain risks not present where we act alone, including:

joint venture partners may share certain approval rights over major decisions, which might (i) significantly delay or make impossible actions and decisions we believe are necessary or advisable with respect to properties owned through a joint venture, and/or (ii) adversely affect our ability to develop, finance, lease or sell properties owned through a joint venture at the most advantageous time for us, if at all;
joint venture partners might experience financial distress, become bankrupt or otherwise fail to fund their share of any required capital contributions;
joint venture partners might have economic or other business interests or goals that are competitive or inconsistent with our business interests or goals that would affect our ability to develop, finance, lease, operate, manage or sell any properties owned by the applicable joint venture;

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joint venture partners may have the power to act contrary to our instructions, requests, policies or objectives, including our current policy with respect to maintaining the SIP IV REIT’s qualification as a REIT;
joint venture agreements often restrict the transfer of a member’s or joint venture’s interest or may otherwise restrict our ability to sell our interest when we would like to or on advantageous terms;
disputes between us and our joint venture partners may result in litigation or arbitration that would increase our expenses and prevent the members of the Sponsor’s management team from focusing their time and effort on our business and subject the properties owned by the applicable joint venture to additional risk; and
we may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of our joint venture partners.

The occurrence of one or more of the events described above could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and ability to make distributions to our Limited Partners, and the value of the Units.

Ground Lease Risk. We may acquire buildings and improvements and lease the land underlying the improvements under long-term ground leases. We could lose our interest in the properties if the ground leases are breached by us, terminated or lapse. As we get closer to the lease termination dates, the values of the properties could decrease without an extension in place. In addition, ground leases may have payments subject to annual escalations and/or periodic fair market value adjustments which could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

Climate Change Risk. We are exposed to potential physical risks from possible future changes in climate. We may acquire properties in coastal markets such as South Florida or target coastal markets for future growth. Coastal market properties may be exposed to rare catastrophic weather events, such as severe storms (including, without limitation, convective storms), drought, earthquakes, floods, wildfires or other extreme weather events. If the frequency of extreme weather events increases, our exposure to these events could increase and could impact our tenants' operations and their ability to pay rent. We carry comprehensive insurance coverage to mitigate our casualty risk, in amounts and of a kind that we believe are appropriate for the markets where each of our properties and their business operations are located given climate change risk.

Supply Chain Risks; Stricter Efficiency Standards or Greenhouse Gas Regulations. Compliance with new laws or regulations relating to climate change, including compliance with “green” building codes, may require us to make improvements to our existing properties or result in increased operating costs that we may not be able to effectively pass on to our tenants. Any such laws or regulations could also impose substantial costs on our tenants, thereby impacting the financial condition of our tenants and their ability to meet their lease obligations and to lease or re-lease our properties. We cannot give any assurance that other such conditions do not exist or may not arise in the future. The potential impacts of future climate change on our real estate properties could adversely affect our ability to lease, develop or sell such properties or to borrow using such properties as collateral.

Litigation. We may become subject to litigation, including claims relating to our operations, offerings, and otherwise in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims may result in significant defense costs and potentially significant judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, insured against. Resolution of these types of matters could adversely impact our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow. Certain litigation or the resolution of certain litigation may affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage, which could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flows, and/or expose us to increased risks that would be uninsured.

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Deficiencies in Disclosure Controls and Procedures or Internal Control over Financial Reporting. The design and effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting may not prevent all errors, misstatements or misrepresentations. While management will continue to review the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, there can be no guarantee that our internal control over financial reporting will be effective in accomplishing all control objectives all of the time. Deficiencies, including any material weakness, in our internal control over financial reporting which may occur could result in misstatements of our results of operations, restatements of our financial statements, a decline in the price/value of our securities, or otherwise materially adversely affect our business, reputation, results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

Federal Income Tax Risks

There are tax risks involved with investing in the Units. The tax consequences are complex and will not be the same for all Limited Partners. The following is a discussion of some of the more significant tax risks associated with investing in the Units, but it is not exhaustive.

Taxable Income Without Cash Distributions. Limited Partners will be required to report their allocable share of our taxable income on their individual income tax return regardless of whether they have received any cash distributions from us. It is possible that the Limited Partners’ Units will be allocated taxable income in excess of their cash distributions, thereby producing “phantom income.” We cannot assure Limited Partners that cash flow will be available for distribution in any year. As a result, Limited Partners may have to use funds from other sources to pay their tax liability. The likelihood of phantom income for a Limited Partner is increased in any tax year in which a property that was contributed in part or in full by such Limited Partner to us is sold. To the extent there was built-in gain with respect to such property at the time of contribution to us, such contributing Limited Partner could be allocated taxable gain in excess of the economic profit allocated to such Limited Partner from such sale. In addition, the timing of the allocation to a Limited Partner of taxable gain in respect of any built-in gain on contributed property will depend upon the date on which such contributed property is sold, which is unpredictable.

Unrelated Business Taxable Income. It is anticipated that our operations will generate unrelated business taxable income, or UBTI (generally subject to tax at corporate rates), for tax-exempt investors. Although we expect to continue to conduct a substantial portion of our operations through the SIP IV REIT, which would effectively block UBTI for investors subject to the limitations discussed in the following paragraph, some operations may not be conducted through the SIP IV REIT and therefore would generate UBTI. The General Partner is not required to structure our operations to reduce or eliminate UBTI for any tax-exempt investors. In addition, the General Partner is not required to attempt to minimize unrelated debt-financed income associated with the use of leverage (which is treated as UBTI under the Code). Thus, tax-exempt investors that invest in us should be aware that a significant portion of our income and gain may be treated as UBTI and thus may cause the tax-exempt investors to be subject to U.S. federal income tax (and possibly state and local income tax) with respect to their share of such income and gain.

With respect to our ownership of the SIP IV REIT, neither ordinary nor capital gain distributions nor gain from the sale of the shares of the SIP IV REIT should generally constitute UBTI to a tax-exempt investor. However, there are certain exceptions to this rule. In particular:

part of the income and gain recognized by certain qualified employee pension trusts may be treated as UBTI if the shares of the SIP IV REIT are predominantly held by qualified employee pension trusts; the SIP IV REIT is required to rely on a special look-through rule for purposes of meeting one of the REIT share ownership tests, but we are not otherwise required to operate in a manner to avoid treatment of such income or gain as UBTI;

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part of the income and gain recognized by a tax-exempt investor in us with respect to the shares of the SIP IV REIT would constitute UBTI if such investor incurs debt in order to acquire its Units;
part or all of the income or gain recognized with respect to the shares of the SIP IV REIT by Limited Partners that are social clubs, voluntary employee benefit associations, supplemental unemployment benefit trusts and qualified group legal services plans, which are exempt from federal income taxation under Sections 501(c)(7), (9), (17) or (20) of the Code, may be treated as UBTI; and
part or all of the income and gain recognized by a tax-exempt investor in us with respect to the shares of the SIP IV REIT would constitute UBTI if the SIP IV REIT directly or indirectly acquires a residual interest in certain mortgage loan securitization structures (i.e., a “taxable mortgage pool” or a residual interest in a REMIC).

Avoiding Publicly Traded Partnership Status. No transfer of Units may be made if it would result in us being treated as a publicly traded partnership under the Code. The General Partner may, without the consent of any Limited Partner, amend the Partnership Agreement in order to improve, upon advice of counsel, our position in avoiding publicly traded partnership status for us (and the General Partner may impose time-delay and other restrictions on recognizing transfers as necessary to do so). If we inadvertently became a publicly traded partnership under the Code, we would be subject to corporate level taxation, resulting in double taxation of our income.

Effectively Connected Income. It is anticipated that we will be deemed to be engaged in a U.S. trade or business for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent we operate other than through the SIP IV REIT, except as noted below. As a result, our income may be treated as effectively connected with such trade or business for such purposes, and a foreign investor holding a direct interest in us will be subject to federal income tax each year on its distributive share of our taxable income that is deemed to be “effectively connected” with a U.S. trade or business and will be required to file a U.S. federal income tax return, as if such investor were a U.S. citizen or resident. A foreign individual who directly invests (without the use of a “blocker” entity) in us would also (i) be subject to U.S. (and potentially state) estate tax with respect to the value of his or her Units and (ii) have to file state tax returns in states in which we and our subsidiaries do business. In addition, regardless of whether our activities constitute a trade or business, under provisions added to the Code by the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980, gain derived by us from the disposition of U.S. real property interests (including interests in certain entities owning U.S. real property interests) is generally treated as effectively connected income. This generally includes capital gains dividends from a REIT. Thus, foreign investors that invest in us should be aware that a significant portion of our income and gain from U.S. investments may be treated as effectively connected income and thus may cause the foreign investors to be subject to U.S. federal income tax (and possibly state and local income tax) with respect to their share of such income and gain. We have no obligation to minimize effectively connected income.

Allocations of Profit and Loss. The IRS may successfully challenge the allocations in the Partnership Agreement and reallocate items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit in a manner that reduces anticipated tax benefits. The tax rules applicable to allocation of items of taxable income and loss are complex. The ultimate determination of whether allocations adopted by us will be respected by the IRS will depend upon facts that will occur in the future and that cannot be predicted with certainty or completely controlled by us. If the allocations of our uses are not respected, Limited Partners could be required to report greater taxable income or less taxable loss with respect to an investment in us and, as a result, pay more tax and associated interest and penalties. Limited Partners might also be required to incur the costs of amending their individual income tax returns.

REIT Qualification of the SIP IV REIT. We caused the SIP IV REIT to elect to be taxed as a REIT under the Code beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2022. For the SIP IV REIT to continue to qualify as a REIT, it must meet various requirements set forth in the Code concerning, among other things, the ownership of its outstanding stock, the nature of its assets, the sources of its income, and the amount of its distributions to its

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shareholders (generally us). The REIT qualification requirements are extremely complex, and interpretations of the federal income tax laws governing qualification as a REIT are limited. Accordingly, we cannot be certain that the SIP IV REIT will continue to be successful in operating so as to qualify as a REIT. At any time, new laws, interpretations or court decisions may change the federal tax laws relating to, or the federal income tax consequences of, qualification as a REIT. It is possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause the General Partner to (a) determine that it is not in our best interest to (i) own an interest in a REIT, or (ii) have the SIP IV REIT maintain its qualification as a REIT, or (b) cause the SIP IV REIT to revoke its REIT election, which it may do without the approval of the Limited Partners.

If the SIP IV REIT fails to qualify as a REIT for any taxable year, it will be subject to federal income tax on its taxable income at corporate rates. In addition, the SIP IV REIT would generally be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year of losing its REIT status. Losing its REIT status would reduce the SIP IV REIT’s net earnings available for investment or distribution to us because of the additional tax liability. In addition, the SIP IV REIT’s distributions would no longer qualify for the distributions paid deduction, and it would no longer be required to pay distributions. If this occurs, the SIP IV REIT might be required to borrow funds or liquidate some investments in order to pay the applicable tax.

As a result of all these factors, the SIP IV REIT’s failure to qualify as a REIT could impair our ability to expand our business and raise capital, and would substantially reduce the cash available to pay distributions to the Limited Partners.

Annual REIT Distribution Requirements. In order to qualify as a REIT, the SIP IV REIT must distribute annually to its shareholders (including us) at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deduction for distributions paid and excluding any net capital gain. To the extent that the SIP IV REIT does not distribute all of its net capital gains or distribute at least 90%, but less than 100% of its REIT taxable income, as adjusted, it will have to pay tax on those amounts at regular federal corporate tax rates. The SIP IV REIT will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on its undistributed REIT taxable income and net capital gain and to a 4% nondeductible excise tax on any amount by which distributions it pays with respect to any calendar year are less than the sum of (1) 85% of its ordinary income, (2) 95% of its capital gain net income and (3) 100% of its undistributed income from prior years. These requirements could cause the SIP IV REIT to distribute amounts that otherwise would be spent on investments in real estate assets, and it is possible that we or the SIP IV REIT might be required to borrow funds, possibly at unfavorable rates, or sell assets to fund these distributions. Although the SIP IV REIT intends to continue to make distributions sufficient to meet the annual distribution requirements and to avoid U.S. federal income and excise taxes on its earnings while it qualifies as a REIT, it is possible that the SIP IV REIT might not always be able to do so.

Preferential Dividends. As stated above, in order to qualify as a REIT, the SIP IV REIT must distribute as dividends to its shareholders at least 90% of its annual REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends-paid deduction and excluding net capital gains. Historically, in order for dividends to be counted as satisfying the annual distribution requirements for REITs, and to provide a REIT with a REIT-level tax deduction, the dividends could not be “preferential dividends.” A dividend is not a preferential dividend if the distribution is pro rata among all outstanding shares within a particular class and in accordance with the preferences among different classes of shares as set forth in a REIT’s organizational documents. On December 18, 2015, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, which is commonly referred to as the “PATH Act.” The PATH Act repealed the set of rules prohibiting preferential dividends, but only with respect to REITs that file annual and periodic reports with the SEC under the Exchange Act.

Although we will be a public reporting company under the Exchange Act upon the effectiveness of this Registration Statement, the SIP IV REIT will remain a private REIT and it is unclear under these circumstances whether the SIP IV REIT will not be exempt from the preferential dividend rules. The SIP IV REIT intends to make dividends pro rata by class and in accordance with the preferences among its different classes. Nevertheless,

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if the IRS were to take the position that the SIP IV REIT paid a preferential dividend, the entire amount of such dividend would be ineligible for consideration in determining if the SIP IV REIT met the 90% distribution test, and its status as a REIT could be terminated for the year in which such determination is made if the SIP IV REIT were unable to cure such failure and for a period of four years thereafter.

 

Preferred Shareholder Rights. In order to qualify as a REIT, 100 or more persons must beneficially own the SIP IV REIT’s shares during at least 335 days of a taxable year of twelve months or during a proportionate part of a shorter taxable year, other than the SIP IV REIT’s first REIT taxable year. Accordingly, the SIP IV REIT has issued preferred shares to its Preferred Members (as defined in the SIP IV REIT operating agreement), which rank senior to the common shares held by us with respect to dividends and payments upon liquidation. Generally, unless full cumulative dividends on shares of any preferred shares for all past dividend periods have been declared and paid (or set apart for payment), the SIP IV REIT would not be able to declare or pay dividends with respect to any of its common shares for any period. Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the SIP IV REIT, the Preferred Members may be entitled to receive a liquidation preference of the stated value, plus all accrued but unpaid dividends, prior and in preference to any distribution to the Common Members (including us) or any other class of the SIP IV REIT’s equity securities.

 

Taxable REIT Subsidiaries. A taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”) may hold assets and earn income that would not be qualifying assets or income if held or earned directly by a REIT. Accordingly, the SIP IV REIT may use TRSs generally to hold properties for sale in the ordinary course of a trade or business or to hold assets or conduct activities that it cannot conduct directly as a REIT. Any TRS would be subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax on its taxable income. The after-tax net income of any TRS would be available for distribution to the SIP IV REIT. Further, the SIP IV REIT would incur a 100% excise tax on transactions with any TRS that are not conducted on an arm’s-length basis. While we intend that all transactions between the SIP IV REIT and any TRS would be conducted on an arm’s-length basis, and therefore, any amounts paid by any TRS to the SIP IV REIT would not be subject to the excise tax, no assurance can be given that no excise tax would arise from such transactions.

 

Prohibited Transactions Tax. For so long as the SIP IV REIT qualifies as a REIT, its ability to dispose of property during the first few years following acquisition may be restricted to a substantial extent as a result of its REIT qualification. Under applicable provisions of the Code regarding prohibited transactions by REITs, while the SIP IV REIT qualifies as a REIT, it will be subject to a 100% penalty tax on any gain recognized on the sale or other disposition of any property (other than foreclosure property) that it owns, directly or indirectly through any subsidiary entity, but generally excluding TRSs, that is deemed to be inventory or property held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business. Whether property is inventory or otherwise held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business depends on the particular facts and circumstances surrounding each property. The Code sets forth a safe harbor for REITs that wish to sell property without risking the imposition of the 100% tax (the “Safe Harbor”). In general, under the Safe Harbor, a sale of property will not be treated as a sale of dealer property subject to the 100% tax if: (a) the REIT held the property for not less than two years, (b) the aggregate expenditures made by the REIT during the two years preceding the date of sale that are includable in the basis of the property do not exceed 30% of the net selling price, (c) in the case of land or improvements, the REIT has held the property for not less than two years for production of rental income, and (d) one of the following is true: (1) during the taxable year the REIT does not make more than seven sales of property, (2) the aggregate adjusted bases of properties sold during the year does not exceed 10% of the aggregate bases of all of the properties of the REIT at the beginning of the year, (3) the fair market value of properties sold during the year does not exceed 10% of the fair market value of all of the properties of the REIT at the beginning of the year, (4) the aggregate adjusted bases of properties sold during the year does not exceed 20% of the aggregate bases of all of the properties of the REIT at the beginning of the year, provided that the “3-year average adjusted bases percentage” for the taxable year does not exceed 10%, or (5) the fair market value of properties sold during the year does not exceed 20% of the fair market value of all of the properties of the REIT at the beginning of the year, provided that the “3-year average fair market value percentage” for the taxable year

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does not exceed 10%. Any losses the SIP IV REIT incurs on such prohibited transactions may not be used to offset gains from prohibited transactions. Any taxes the SIP IV REIT pays would reduce its cash available for distribution to us (and from us to Limited Partners). Any concern regarding paying prohibited transactions tax may cause us to forgo disposition opportunities that would otherwise be available if the investment were not held through the SIP IV REIT.

Taxation of REIT Distributions. Distributions that the SIP IV REIT makes to its taxable shareholders out of current and accumulated earnings and profits (and not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income) generally will be taxable as ordinary income. However, a portion of the SIP IV REIT’s distributions may (1) be designated as capital gain dividends generally taxable as long-term capital gain to the extent that they are attributable to net capital gain recognized by the SIP IV REIT’s shareholders, (2) be designated by the SIP IV REIT as qualified dividend income generally to the extent they are attributable to dividends the SIP IV REIT receives from any TRSs it may own, or (3) constitute a return of capital generally to the extent that they exceed the SIP IV REIT’s accumulated earnings and profits as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes. A return of capital is not taxable but has the effect of reducing the basis of a shareholder’s investment in the SIP IV REIT’s shares.

REIT Requirements May Limit Profit Maximization. For the SIP IV REIT to continue to qualify as a REIT, the SIP IV REIT must ensure that it meets the REIT gross income tests annually and that at the end of each calendar quarter, at least 75% of the value of its assets consists of cash, cash items, government securities and qualified REIT real estate assets. The remainder of the SIP IV REIT’s investment in securities (other than government securities and qualified real estate assets) generally cannot include more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer or more than 10% of the total value of the outstanding securities of any one issuer. In addition, in general, no more than 5% of the value of the SIP IV REIT’s assets (other than government securities and qualified real estate assets) can consist of the securities of any one issuer, and no more than 20% of the value of its total securities can be represented by securities of one or more TRSs. If the SIP IV REIT fails to comply with these requirements at the end of any calendar quarter, it must correct the failure within 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter or qualify for certain statutory relief provisions to avoid losing its REIT qualification and suffering adverse tax consequences. As a result, the SIP IV REIT may be required to liquidate assets from its (and correspondingly, our) portfolio or not make otherwise attractive investments in order to maintain its qualification as a REIT. These actions could have the effect of reducing the income and amounts available for distribution to us and correspondingly, to Limited Partners.

Limitation on Use of Losses. The Units will be allocated their pro-rata share of our tax losses. Section 469 of the Code limits deductions for losses attributable to passive activities, which are defined generally as activities in which the taxpayer does not materially participate. Any net losses realized by the SIP IV REIT will only be available to offset future income of the SIP IV REIT. Losses of a REIT cannot pass through to us or our Limited Partners. To the extent we do recognize net losses, any of our tax losses allocated to investors will be characterized as passive losses, and accordingly, the deductibility of such losses will be subject to Section 469 limitations. Losses from passive activities are generally deductible only to the extent of a taxpayer’s income or gains from passive activities and will not be allowed as an offset against other income, including salary or other compensation for personal services, active business income or “portfolio income,” which includes non-business income derived from dividends, interest, royalties, annuities and gains from the sale of property held for investment. Accordingly, Limited Partners may receive no current benefit from their share of our tax losses unless they are currently allocated passive income from other sources.

Possible Audits. If the IRS makes audit adjustments to the federal income tax returns of a partnership, the IRS may assess and collect any taxes (including any applicable penalties and interest) resulting from the audit adjustment directly from the partnership, regardless of changes in the composition of the partners (or their relative ownership of the partnership) between the year under audit (the “Reviewed Year”) and the year of the adjustment. The partnership audit rules include an elective alternate method pursuant to which we may make an election to

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require each person who was a Limited Partner of ours during a Reviewed Year to personally bear any tax, interest, and penalty resulting from audit adjustments, regardless of whether such person is no longer a Limited Partner of ours. Furthermore, if we are unable (or otherwise fail) to make this election and become subject to an entity-level tax, the Partnership Agreement provides that each Limited Partner agrees to bear its proportionate share of the liability if such person was a Limited Partner during the Reviewed Year, even if such person is no longer a Limited Partner of ours at the time the entity-level tax is levied. Accordingly, if a Limited Partner transfers its Units, the Limited Partner may still be obliged to pay any income taxes arising from the period during which the Limited Partner held its Units. Prospective Limited Partners should discuss with their own tax advisors the possible effect of the new partnership audit rules on them.

State and Local Taxes. The state in which a Limited Partner resides may impose an income tax upon such Limited Partner’s share of our taxable income. Many states have also implemented or are implementing programs to require partnerships to withhold and pay state income taxes owed by non-resident partners relating to income-producing properties located in their states, and we may be required to withhold state taxes from cash distributions otherwise payable to Limited Partners. Limited Partners also may be required to file income tax returns in some states and report their share of income attributable to ownership and operation by us of properties in those states. In the event we are required to withhold state taxes from Limited Partners’ cash distributions, the amount of the net cash from operations otherwise payable to Limited Partners would be reduced. In addition, such collection and filing requirements at the state level may result in increases in our administrative expenses that would have the effect of reducing cash available for distribution to Limited Partners. Limited Partners are urged to consult with their own tax advisors with respect to the impact of applicable state and local taxes and state tax withholding requirements on an investment in the Units.

Tax Risks to Participants in the Distribution Reinvestment Plan. If a Limited Partner elects to participate in the DRIP, the Limited Partner will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as if the Limited Partner (i) received a distribution equal to the amount of any cash distribution payable on the Units, and then (ii) purchased additional Units with such distribution, net of any applicable withholding tax. As a result, the Limited Partner’s adjusted tax basis in the Limited Partner’s Units will be reduced by the full amount of the deemed cash distribution and then increased by the amount reinvested in additional Units pursuant to the DRIP. The deemed cash distribution described above will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the same manner as an actual cash distribution. In addition, a Limited Partner will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as having received an additional distribution to the extent the Units are purchased at a discount to fair market value, if any. By participating in the DRIP, a Limited Partner’s tax liability might exceed actual cash distributions made to and retained by the Limited Partner. In such case, the Limited Partner might have to satisfy any resulting tax liability from such Limited Partner’s own funds. Limited Partners are urged to consult with their own tax advisors regarding the tax implications of participating in the DRIP.

Possible Legislative or Other Regulatory Action. In recent years, numerous legislative, judicial and administrative changes have been made in the provisions of the federal income tax laws applicable to investments similar to an investment in the Units. In particular, on December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) was signed into law. The Tax Act includes major changes to U.S. tax laws and represents the most significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code since 1986. In addition, legislation intended to support the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), made technical corrections, or temporary modifications, to certain of the provisions of the Tax Act. Additional changes to the tax laws were enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Inflation Reduction Act”). Additional changes to the tax laws are likely to continue to occur, and we cannot assure Limited Partners that any such changes will not adversely affect their taxation, the investment in the Units or the market value or the resale potential of our properties. Limited Partners are urged to consult with their own tax advisor with respect to the impact of recent legislation, including the Tax Act, the CARES Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, on their investment in the Units and the status of legislative, regulatory or administrative developments and proposals and their potential effect on an investment in the Units.

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We may pay some taxes. Even if the SIP IV REIT continues to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we may be subject to federal, state and local taxes on our income, property, and entities. From time-to-time changes in state and local tax laws or regulations are enacted, which may result in tax liability. A shortfall in tax revenues for states and municipalities in which we operate may lead to an increase in the frequency and amount of such increase. These actions could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if we should form a TRS, it will be subject to federal, state and local income tax for income received.

 

 

ITEM 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The information in this section contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. You should read the information in this section in conjunction with the audited financial statements and accompanying notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Registration Statement. Our historical financial condition and performances may not be indicative of our financial condition and results of operations in the future. Our actual results could differ materially from those projected, forecasted, or expected in these forward-looking statements.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

We have invested, and intend to continue to invest, in well-located industrial real estate assets throughout the United States with an emphasis on purchasing properties at a discount to replacement cost that produce consistent, growing cash flow, and equity appreciation. The General Partner manages our day-to-day business and other affairs. In April 2022, we commenced the Private Offering of up to $750 million in Units, expandable to $1.0 billion in Units at the discretion of the General Partner.

We commenced operations and made our first property acquisition in July 2022. As of December 31, 2024, we had acquired 17 industrial properties in eight states totaling approximately 3.5 million square feet for approximately $320.1 million, exclusive of transaction costs. The table below is a summary of our acquisition activities by year from inception to December 31, 2024:

 

Period

# of Properties Acquired

Purchase Price ('000s) (1)

GLA ('000s)

States

July 2022 – December 2022

4

$

62,673

 

 

 

722

 

 

OK, MO, LA, KS

January 2023 – December 2023

8

$

91,500

 

 

 

1,016

 

 

MS, IA, OK

January 2024 – December 2024

5

$

165,925

 

 

 

1,744

 

 

TX, OH, MS

Total

17

$

320,098

 

 

 

3,482

 

 

 

(1) Represents contract purchase price, which, together with transaction costs, is generally allocated to land, land improvements, buildings, tenant improvements, deferred leasing commissions, and deferred intangible lease assets and liabilities.

 

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, we accomplished the following:

Generated $20.2 million of total revenue, a 124% increase from 2023;
Realized net income of $0.5 million, as compared to incurring a $0.3 million net loss in 2023;
Generated $14.4 million of cash from operations, a 170% increase from 2023;
Achieved an 8.8% increase in weighted average cash rental rate on 170,000 square feet of new and renewal leases as compared to 2023;

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Acquired five industrial properties for $165.9 million exclusive of transaction costs, expanding our footprint to eight states;
Extended the expiration date of the KeyBank Credit Facility from February 2024 to February 2025 and rightsized the borrowing capacity of the KeyBank Credit Facility from $50 million to $45 million based on anticipated sources and uses of capital. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, we borrowed $39.5 million under the KeyBank Credit Facility and repaid $5.0 million; and
Raised $103.1 million of offering proceeds from the Private Offering by issuing an aggregate of 1,142,932 Units.

As of December 31, 2024:

Our portfolio had an occupancy rate of 99.2% with an average remaining lease term of approximately 4.6 years; and
The outstanding balance under our KeyBank Credit Facility was $34.5 million, with $10.5 million capacity available for borrowing.

The following tables set forth a summary of our audited historical consolidated financial data as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

$ Change

 

% Change

($s and units in thousands, except per-unit data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

$

20,191

 

 

 

$

9,010

 

 

 

$

11,181

 

 

 

 

124

%

 

Total operating expenses

$

19,759

 

 

 

$

9,288

 

 

 

$

10,471

 

 

 

 

113

%

 

Net income (loss)

$

495

 

 

 

$

(283

)

 

 

$

778

 

 

 

 

275

%

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Limited Partners

$

476

 

 

 

$

(284

)

 

 

$

760

 

 

 

 

268

%

 

Weighted average Units outstanding, basic and diluted

 

2,968

 

 

 

 

1,511

 

 

 

 

1,457

 

 

 

 

96

%

 

Earnings per Unit, basic and diluted

$

0.16

 

 

 

$

(0.19

)

 

 

$

0.35

 

 

 

 

185

%

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($s in thousands)

2024

 

2023

 

$ Change

 

% Change

Real estate assets, at cost

$

293,881

 

 

 

$

140,772

 

 

 

$

153,109

 

 

 

 

109

%

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

11,389

 

 

 

$

44,598

 

 

 

$

(33,209

)

 

 

 

(74

%)

 

Total assets

$

326,168

 

 

 

$

199,354

 

 

 

$

126,814

 

 

 

 

64

%

 

Secured revolving credit facility

$

34,500

 

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

$

34,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

$

47,708

 

 

 

$

6,226

 

 

 

$

41,482

 

 

 

 

666

%

 

Total equity

$

278,460

 

 

 

$

193,128

 

 

 

$

85,332

 

 

 

 

44

%

 

 

We continue to position ourselves for future acquisitions by continuing our capital raising efforts and by acquiring income-producing industrial and other commercial real estate properties located throughout the United States. We expect growing revenue and expenses with an expanding portfolio. Our future financial condition and results of operations, including rental revenues, will be impacted by future acquisitions (including the frequency, timing, size, and capitalization rates thereof), redevelopment and sale of properties, rental rate, occupancy rate, interest rate environment and level of debt.

Results of Operations

For purposes of discussions below, same-store properties are properties acquired before January 1, 2023 and held as in-service properties through December 31, 2024. Acquired properties are properties that were acquired on or after January 1, 2023 and held as in-service properties through December 31, 2024.

Comparison of Year Ended December 31, 2024 to Year Ended December 31, 2023

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Revenues increased to $20.2 million in 2024 from $9.0 million in 2023, a $11.2 million increase, primarily due to higher rental revenue. The increase in rental revenue was primarily due to revenue from newly acquired properties. We acquired eight properties in 2023 and five properties in 2024, all 100% occupied at acquisition.

 

(in thousands)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

$ Change

 

 

% Change

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same-store properties

$

4,605

 

 

$

4,613

 

 

$

(8

)

 

 

0

%

 

Acquired properties

 

15,586

 

 

 

4,397

 

 

 

11,189

 

 

 

254

%

 

 

$

20,191

 

 

$

9,010

 

 

$

11,181

 

 

 

124

%

 

Depreciation and amortization increased to $10.2 million in 2024 from $4.9 million in 2023, a $5.3 million increase driven by acquired properties. Depreciation and other amortization expense for same-store properties decreased $0.3 million, as $0.8 million of acquired in-place lease intangible assets were fully amortized by April 2024.

 

(in thousands)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

$ Change

 

 

% Change

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same-store properties

$

2,411

 

 

$

2,702

 

 

$

(291

)

 

 

(11

%)

 

Acquired properties

 

7,778

 

 

 

2,186

 

 

 

5,592

 

 

 

256

%

 

 

$

10,189

 

 

$

4,888

 

 

$

5,301

 

 

 

108

%

 

Property taxes and insurance increased to $4.0 million in 2024 from $1.6 million in 2023, a $2.4 million increase driven by acquired properties. Property taxes for same-store properties increased by approximately $30,000 as a result of changes to assessed values and tax rates. Insurance expense for same-store properties decreased slightly as a result of lower premiums offset by higher insured values.

 

(in thousands)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

$ Change

 

 

% Change

 

Property Taxes and Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same-store properties

$

818

 

 

$

788

 

 

$

30

 

 

 

4

%

 

Acquired properties

 

3,228

 

 

 

823

 

 

 

2,405

 

 

 

292

%

 

 

$

4,046

 

 

$

1,611

 

 

$

2,435

 

 

 

151

%

 

Asset management fees increased to $2.2 million in 2024 from $1.1 million in 2023 as a direct result of an increase in the value of assets under management from 2023 due to acquired properties.

Property operating expenses increased to $1.8 million in 2024 from $0.7 million in 2023, a $1.1 million increase driven by acquired properties.

 

(in thousands)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

$ Change

 

 

% Change

 

Property Operating Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same-store properties

$

367

 

 

$

363

 

 

$

4

 

 

 

1

%

 

Acquired properties

 

1,432

 

 

 

359

 

 

 

1,073

 

 

 

298

%

 

Corporate

 

21

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

17

%

 

 

$

1,820

 

 

$

740

 

 

$

1,080

 

 

 

146

%

 

General and administrative expense increased to $1.5 million from $1.0 million, a $0.5 million increase primarily due to incurring increased third-party legal and accounting costs in preparation for becoming a public reporting company under the Exchange Act.

 

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(in thousands)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

$ Change

 

 

% Change

 

General and Administrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same-store properties

$

37

 

 

$

9

 

 

$

28

 

 

 

310

%

 

Acquired properties

 

148

 

 

 

102

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

45

%

 

Corporate

 

1,284

 

 

 

865

 

 

 

419

 

 

 

48

%

 

 

$

1,469

 

 

$

976

 

 

$

493

 

 

 

51

%

 

Interest expense decreased to $0.7 million in 2024 from $1.0 million in 2023, a $0.3 million decrease primarily as a result of a 23% decrease in weighted average debt balance outstanding in 2024 as compared to 2023.

Our net income increased $0.8 million to a $0.5 million net income in 2024 from a $0.3 million net loss in 2023 primarily driven by an increase of $1.9 million from acquired properties, an increase of $0.6 million from same-store properties, offset by a $1.2 million increase in asset management fees and a $0.5 million increase in corporate expenses due to preparing for becoming a public reporting company under the Exchange Act.

Critical Accounting Policies

A critical accounting policy is one that involves an estimate or assumption that is subjective and requires management judgment about the effect of a matter that is inherently uncertain and material to an entity's financial condition and results of operations. Of the significant accounting policies discussed in Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, we believe the following policies relate to the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:

Acquisitions of Real Estate Assets

Assets acquired are recorded at cost based on the contract purchase price plus transaction costs (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price is then allocated based on the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which generally consists of land, land improvements, buildings, tenant improvements, deferred leasing commissions, and deferred intangible lease assets and liabilities. The purchase price is allocated to the fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property by valuing the property as if it were vacant. The determination of fair value includes the use of significant assumptions such as land comparables, discount rates, terminal capitalization rates and market rent assumptions. The value of acquired in-place leases is based on the difference on the date of the acquisition between (i) the property valued with existing in-place leases adjusted to market rental rates and (ii) the property values "as-if" vacant. In allocating the fair value to identified intangibles for above-market or below-market leases, an amount is recorded based on the present value of the difference between prevailing market rental rates and the in-place lease rental rates measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the leases.

Impairment of Real Estate Assets

We review long-lived assets for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The judgments regarding the existence of indicators of impairment are based on operating performance, market conditions, as well as our intent and ability to hold each property. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the operation and disposal of the asset. If such assets are considered to be permanently impaired, an impairment loss is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the property to its estimated fair value. The impairment loss is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. The impairment assessment and fair value measurement requires the use of estimates and assumptions related to the timing and amounts of cash flow projections, discount rates, and terminal capitalization rates

Liquidity and Capital Resources

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Cash Flow Activity

 

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

$ Change

 

% Change

 

($s in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

14,390

 

 

 

$

5,331

 

 

 

$

9,059

 

 

 

 

170

%

Net cash used in investing activities

$

(167,810

)

 

 

$

(91,654

)

 

 

$

(76,156

)

 

 

 

83

%

Net cash provided by financing activities

$

120,211

 

 

 

$

127,406

 

 

 

$

(7,195

)

 

 

 

(6

%)

 

Changes in cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the prior year are described as follows:

Operating Activities: Cash provided by operating activities increased to $14.4 million in 2024 from $5.3 million in 2023, a $9.1 million increase, primarily due to the following:

$11.2 million increase in total revenue, offset by $5.2 million increases in property taxes and insurance, property operating expenses, asset management fees, and general and administrative expenses; and
$3.0 million increase in working capital, which is a result of timing of payments and receipts of prepaid expenses and other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and deferred revenues.

Cash flows from operating activities in 2024 fully covered distributions, capital expenditures, and partially funded the acquisitions.

Investing Activities: Cash used in investing activities increased to $167.8 million from $91.7 million, an increase of $76.1 million, primarily due to the following:

Deployed $74.7 million more in property acquisitions;
Completed $0.3 million more in underwritten capital improvement projects;
Incurred $0.7 million more leasing commissions; and
Spent $0.3 million more on tenant improvements.

 

Financing Activities: Cash provided by financing activities for 2024 decreased to $120.2 million in 2024 from $127.4 million in 2023, a $7.2 million decrease, primarily due to the following:

Net borrowing of $34.5 million in 2024 as compared to net payments of $22.3 million in 2023, a $56.8 million increase;
Proceeds from the Private Offering were $60.5 million lower in 2024 than in 2023;
Cash distributions increased by $4.8 million in 2024 from 2023;
Redemptions increased by $1.9 million in 2024 from 2023. We redeemed 23,614 Units during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to 1,011 Units during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023; and
A $3.1 million decrease in issuance cost.

 

The following table outlines gross distributions paid out and sources used to fund the distributions for the periods as indicated:

 

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For the Year Ended December 31, 2024

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percentage

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percentage

 

($s in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

14,390

 

 

 

 

 

$

5,331

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid in cash

 

$

7,454

 

 

 

64

%

 

$

2,674

 

 

 

58

%

Reinvested in Shares

 

 

4,121

 

 

 

36

%

 

 

1,945

 

 

 

42

%

Total

 

$

11,575

 

 

 

100

%

 

$

4,619

 

 

 

100

%

Sources of Distributions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

$

7,454

 

 

 

64

%

 

$

2,674

 

 

 

58

%

DRIP

 

 

4,121

 

 

 

36

%

 

 

1,945

 

 

 

42

%

Total

 

$

11,575

 

 

 

100

%

 

$

4,619

 

 

 

100

%

Material Cash Requirements

At December 31, 2024, our liquidity consisted of cash and cash equivalents balance of approximately $11.4 million and $10.5 million borrowing capacity under our KeyBank Credit Facility. On January 29, 2025, we amended our KeyBank Credit Facility to expand the capacity from $45.0 million to $100.0 million, and to extend the maturity date to September 30, 2025, which can be further extended to December 31, 2025, provided certain conditions are met.

We have considered our short-term liquidity needs over the next 12 months and the adequacy of our estimated cash flow from operations and other expected liquidity sources to meet these needs. We believe that our principal short-term liquidity needs are:

to fund normal recurring expenses, property acquisitions, renovations, expansions and other nonrecurring capital improvements, debt service requirements, the minimum distributions required to maintain the SIP IV REIT’s qualification as a REIT under the Code and distributions approved by the General Partner. We anticipate that these needs will be met with cash flows provided by operating activities; and
to fund property acquisitions and debt repayments. These needs will be met by proceeds from the Private Offering as well as borrowings under our KeyBank Credit Facility, amended as necessary, subject to market conditions. At or before the maturity of the KeyBank Credit Facility, the Company expects to refinance any balance outstanding in the normal course of business. See "Note 4. Revolving Credit Facility" to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further details.

We expect to meet long-term liquidity requirements such as property acquisitions, developments, scheduled debt maturities, distributions, major renovations, expansions, and other nonrecurring capital improvements through cash flow from operations, long-term unsecured and secured indebtedness, the disposition of select assets, and the issuance of additional equity or debt securities, subject to market conditions.

We believe that we were in compliance with our financial covenants as of December 31, 2024, and we anticipate that we will be able to operate in compliance with our financial covenants in 2025. However, these financial covenants are complex and there can be no assurance that these provisions would not be interpreted by our lender in a manner that could impose and cause us to incur material costs and our access to borrowings on our KeyBank Credit Facility may be limited if we fail to meet any of these covenants. At December 31, 2024, we had $34.5 million outstanding under our KeyBank Credit Facility with an effective interest rate of 6.47%. We had no outstanding balance as of December 31, 2023.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At December 31, 2024, we had one letter of credit in lieu of cash security deposit totaling $0.5 million, which was not reflected as a liability on our balance sheets, nor was any cash reflected as an asset on our balance sheets. We had no other off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, results of operation or liquidity and capital resources.

Inflation

Many of our leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation, including contractual rent escalations and requirements for tenants to pay their proportionate share of property operating expenses, including common area expenses, utilities, insurance, and real estate taxes, and certain capital expenditures related to the maintenance of our properties, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in property operating expenses resulting from inflation. However, under our leases we typically have exposure to increases in non-reimbursable property operating expenses, including expenses incurred related to vacant premises. In addition, we believe that some of the existing rental rates under our leases subject to renewal are below current market rates for comparable space and that upon renewal or re-leasing, such rates may be increased to be consistent with, or closer to, current market rates, which may also offset our exposure to inflationary expense pressures related to our leased properties. We also have exposure to inflation with respect to potential significant capital improvements. With respect to our outstanding indebtedness, we periodically evaluate our exposure to interest rate fluctuations, and may enter into derivatives or caps that mitigate, but do not eliminate, the impact of changes in interest rates on our KeyBank Credit Facility.

Non-GAAP Measure

We use net operating income ("NOI") as a supplemental operating performance measure. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time through depreciation. Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, investors and many industry analysts find it useful to supplement operating results that use historical cost accounting with measures such as NOI, among others. We provide information related to NOI because such industry analysts are interested in such information, and because our management believes NOI is an important performance measure.

NOI should not be considered as a substitute for net income or any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP. NOI does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available for our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions.

 

Net Operating Income

NOI is a non-GAAP supplemental measure of operating performance. We use NOI to evaluate and compare the performance of our properties to other comparable properties, to determine trends in earnings, and to compute the fair value of our properties. We define NOI as revenues minus property operating expenses such as real estate taxes, repairs and maintenance, property management, utilities, insurance and other expenses, which is calculated by excluding the following items from net income computed in accordance with GAAP:

depreciation and amortization;
general and administrative expense;
asset management fees;
impact of straight-line rent;

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amortization of above/below market leases;
interest income and expense;
gains and losses on the sale of real estate; and
equity in income and loss from joint ventures.

The table below is a reconciliation from our GAAP net income (loss) to NOI, without adjusting for the effects of noncontrolling interests, for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

12/31/2024

 

 

12/31/2023

 

($s in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

495

 

 

$

(283

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Depreciation and amortization

 

 

10,189

 

 

 

4,888

 

  Asset management fee

 

 

2,235

 

 

 

1,073

 

  General and administrative

 

 

1,469

 

 

 

976

 

  Straight-line rent

 

 

(786

)

 

 

(944

)

  Above/below market rent intangibles amortization

 

 

(280

)

 

 

(110

)

  Interest expense

 

 

737

 

 

 

1,045

 

  Interest income

 

 

(800

)

 

 

(1,040

)

                           Total adjustments

 

 

12,764

 

 

 

5,888

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                           NOI

 

$

13,259

 

 

$

5,605

 

 

The following table includes a breakout of our results for our same store portfolio for rental revenues, rental expenses and property NOI for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

($s in thousands)

12/31/2024

 

 

12/31/2023

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

Same-store properties

$

4,605

 

 

$

4,613

 

 

Acquired properties

 

15,586

 

 

 

4,397

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

20,191

 

 

 

9,010

 

Property expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Same-store properties

 

1,185

 

 

 

1,151

 

 

 Acquired properties

 

4,660

 

 

 

1,182

 

 

 Corporate

 

21

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

Total property operating expenses

 

5,866

 

 

 

2,351

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOI before adjustments

 

14,325

 

 

 

6,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Straight-line rent

 

(786

)

 

 

(944

)

 

 Above/below market rent intangibles amortization

 

(280

)

 

 

(110

)

 

 

 Total adjustments

 

(1,066

)

 

 

(1,054

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOI

$

13,259

 

 

$

5,605

 

 

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Our NOI may not be comparable to same store NOI or similar measures reported by other real estate companies who define NOI differently. The major factors influencing NOI are occupancy levels, rental rate increases or decreases, and tenant recoveries increases or decreases. Our success depends largely on our ability to lease space and to recover the operating costs associated with those leases from our tenants.

 

Contractual Obligations

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $34.5 million outstanding under the KeyBank Credit Facility (see "Note 4. Revolving Credit Facility" to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for details). We did not have any other significant contractual payment obligations.

 

 

ITEM 3. PROPERTIES

General

As of December 31, 2024, we owned 17 industrial properties consisting of an aggregate of approximately 3.5 million square feet of GLA in eight states, all of which were classified as in-service. Our properties are generally located in business parks that have convenient access to interstate highways and/or rail and air transportation. The average age of our properties was 4.3 years and the average annual cash base rent per square foot was $5.83 as of December 31, 2024. Our properties had an occupancy rate of 99.2% at December 31, 2024 with an average tenant size of 123,300 square feet.

Below is a breakdown of our portfolio by market as of December 31, 2024:

 

Market

State

# of Properties

GLA ('000s)

% of Total Portfolio

Occupancy*

Cleveland

OH

1

 

310

 

 

 

8.9

%

 

100%

Des Moines

IA

1

 

266

 

 

 

7.6

%

 

100%

Houston

TX

2

 

845

 

 

 

24.3

%

 

100%

Kansas City

KS, MO

2

 

640

 

 

 

18.4

%

 

100%

Lake Charles

LA

1

 

56

 

 

 

1.6

%

 

100%

Memphis

MS

4

 

1,056

 

 

 

30.3

%

 

100%

Oklahoma City (1)

OK

1

 

27

 

 

 

0.8

%

 

55.6%

Tulsa (2)

OK

5

 

282

 

 

 

8.1

%

 

94.2%

Total

 

17

 

3,482

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

99.2%

* Portfolio occupancy rate reached 100% as of March 1, 2025 after the commencements of two new leases as described below:

(1)
A 7-year lease on 12,000 square feet commenced on January 1, 2025, bringing the occupancy rate for that market to 100%.
(2)
A 6-year lease on 16,000 square feet commenced on March 1, 2025, bringing the occupancy rate for that market to 100%.

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All properties in our portfolio were in service as of December 31, 2024 and our portfolio composition was as follows:

 

Wholly-Owned Real Estate Assets

 

Value of real estate assets ('000s) (1)

$

293,881

 

Occupancy rate (2)

 

99.2

%

Leased rate (2)

 

99.5

%

# Properties

17

 

Avg. age of properties (years)

4.3

 

# Tenants

28

 

Avg. tenant size ('000s) (sf)

 

123

 

Avg. weighted remaining lease term (years) (3)

4.6

 

GLA ('000s)

 

3,482

 

# of States

8

 

(1)
Represents book value of real estate assets recognized in accordance with GAAP.
(2)
Occupancy rate reflects the square footage of commenced leases; leased rate includes occupied square footage plus square footage with signed leases with commencement dates after December 31, 2024.
(3)
The weighted average remaining lease term is weighted by annualized base rent of each lease.

Our portfolio is diversified by geographic markets, tenant sizes, and lease terms. The properties typically are subject to triple-net or double-net leases, which means the tenant is obligated to pay for most of the expenses of operating and maintaining the property and property taxes. Leases typically range from three to ten years. The following table shows the lease expirations of our portfolio during each of the next five years and thereafter, assuming no exercise of renewal options, as of December 31, 2024:

 

Year of Lease Expiration (1)

# of Expiring Leases

GLA ('000s)

Annualized Base Rent ('000s)

% of Total Annualized Base Rent

2026

3

 

157

 

 

$

862

 

 

 

4.3

%

 

2027

7

 

742

 

 

$

4,676

 

 

 

23.0

%

 

2028

3

 

360

 

 

$

2,159

 

 

 

10.6

%

 

2029

6

 

1,262

 

 

$

6,379

 

 

 

31.4

%

 

Thereafter

9

 

933

 

 

$

6,231

 

 

 

30.7

%

 

Total

28

 

3,454

 

 

$

20,307

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

(1) As of December 31, 2024, no lease was set to expire by the end of 2025.

 

Property Acquisitions in 2024

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we acquired five industrial properties for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $165.9 million, excluding transaction costs, as further described below:

On January 31, 2024, we acquired a 501,000-square-foot industrial property in Houston, Texas for $48.0 million, excluding transaction costs;
On June 20, 2024, we acquired a 344,000-square-foot industrial property in Houston, Texas for $38.8 million, excluding transaction costs;
On October 18, 2024, we acquired a 310,000-square-foot industrial property in Strongsville, Ohio for $31.5 million, excluding transaction costs;
On December 20, 2024, we acquired two industrial properties totaling 590,000 square feet in Olive Branch and Southaven, Mississippi, for $47.6 million, excluding transaction costs.

 

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Market

State

# of Properties

GLA ('000s)

Property Type

Occupancy at 12/31/2024

Cleveland

OH

1

310

Industrial-Distribution

100%

Houston

TX

2

845

Industrial-Distribution

100%

Memphis

MS

2

590

Industrial-Distribution

100%

Total

 

5

1,745

 

 

 

Property Dispositions

We made no dispositions during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Tenants and Lease Information

As of December 31, 2024, we had 28 tenants who engage in a wide variety of businesses, including e-commerce, logistics and distribution, healthcare technology, consumer and other manufactured products, retail and consumer services, and others. Three tenants each lease 10% or more of our total GLA and account for more than 10% of our monthly cash base rent revenue.

The following table describes our largest tenants by square footage (over 5% of total portfolio GLA):

 

Market

State

Tenant Industry

GLA ('000s)

% of Portfolio

Kansas City

KS

Polish and Other Sanitation Goods Manufacturing

570

16.4%

 

Houston

TX

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

501

14.4%

 

Memphis

MS

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

348

10.0%

 

Houston

TX

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

344

9.9%

 

Des Moines

IA

Freight Transportation Arrangement

266

7.6%

 

Cleveland

OH

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing

254

7.3%

 

Memphis

MS

Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores

242

6.9%

 

 

The majority of our leases provide for fixed periodic rent increases. Industrial tenants typically have triple-net or double-net leases and pay as additional rent their percentage of the property's operating costs, including the costs of common area maintenance, insurance, property taxes and utilities.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, our weighted average tenant retention rate was 93.4% (excluding leases with terms less than 12 months), and the cash rent rate increase was 8.8%.

 

 

ITEM 4. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth as of March 31, 2025 certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our Units for (1) each person who, to our knowledge, is the beneficial owner of 5% or more of our outstanding Units, (2) each member of our Sponsor’s management team who performs policy-making functions for us (the “Sponsor Executives”), and (3) all of the Sponsor Executives as a group. Each person named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to all of the Units shown as beneficially owned by such person, except as otherwise set forth in the footnotes to the table.

The SEC has defined “beneficial ownership” of a security to mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of voting power and/or investment power over such security. A person is also deemed to be, as of any date, the beneficial owner of all securities that such person has the right to acquire within 60 days after that date.

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Percentages of beneficial ownership in the following table are based on 3,771,114 Units outstanding as of March 31, 2025.

Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each named person is c/o Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP at 333 Texas Street, Suite 1050, Shreveport, LA 71101. No Units beneficially owned by any Sponsor Executive have been pledged as security for a loan.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner

 

# of Units

 

 

% of Total

 

Beneficial Owners of More than 5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dilip Vellodi
80 Linden Oaks, Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14625

 

 

443,213

 

 

 

11.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sponsor Executives

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scott P. Sealy (1)

 

 

42

 

 

*

 

Mark P. Sealy (1)

 

 

42

 

 

*

 

Scott P. Sealy, Jr. (1)

 

 

14

 

 

*

 

James R. Cook Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

David P. Draft

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eric D. Marx

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sponsor Executives as a group (6 persons)

 

 

98

 

 

*

 

* Less than 0.01%.

(1) Additionally, Messrs. Scott P. Sealy, Mark P. Sealy, and Scott P. Sealy Jr. beneficially owned 10,180, 10,180, and 3,393 units of partnership interests in the Operating Partnership as of March 31, 2025, respectively.

 

 

ITEM 5. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

General

We are managed by the General Partner, an affiliate of Sealy, which has overall management responsibility for us. The General Partner delegates, to the extent appropriate under applicable law and not in conflict with its respective fiduciary duties, management of us to the Sponsor.

The General Partner has the responsibility and authority to identify, acquire, operate, manage, finance and sell properties on our behalf. Its responsibilities include, among other things, determining investment strategy and providing research, acquisition, portfolio management, asset management and accounting services for us. The General Partner may engage third parties, as it deems necessary, to perform legal, technical or professional services on our behalf. In addition, the General Partner may engage third parties or its affiliates to provide property management and other property-related services. Services provided by affiliates of the General Partner will be provided at market rates for comparable services.

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The General Partner determines investment and operating policies for us. The General Partner retains complete flexibility to change our investment strategy, as well as our investment guidelines, for any reason, including changing conditions in the real estate investment and capital markets, so long as the General Partner obtains the prior approval of a majority of the independent members of the Management Committee. Acquisitions, dispositions and new development projects by us that meet the investment criteria described herein will be reviewed by an investment committee convened by the Sponsor (“Investment Committee”) comprised of certain of the Sponsor’s key personnel. Potential acquisitions that do not meet the stated investment criteria will be acquired only with the approval of the Management Committee.

Limited Partners holding at least two-thirds of all Units have the right to remove the General Partner for cause. Limited Partners do not have the ability to control our management decisions. See "Item 1A. Risk Factors ‒ Limited Rights; Limited Right to Remove General Partner; Dependence on the General Partner and the Management Committee."

Sealy Executive Officers, Managers, and Key Personnel

The Sponsor is the sole member of the General Partner, and Scott P. Sealy, Sr., Mark P. Sealy and Scott P. Sealy, Jr. are the managers of the General Partner. The General Partner, through the Sponsor, provides management and administrative services to us. The following table sets forth the respective names, ages and positions with the Sponsor of the Sponsor Executives who may from time to time advise the General Partner and perform policy-making functions for us. The address of each of these persons is c/o Sealy & Company, LLC, 333 Texas Street, Suite 1050, Shreveport, LA 71101.

 

Name

Age (1)

Position

Tenure with Sealy

Scott P. Sealy, Sr.

78

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

Since 1968

Mark P. Sealy

65

President

 

Since 1981

Scott P. Sealy, Jr.

53

Chief Investment Officer

 

Since 2001

James R. Cook, Jr.

66

Chief Financial Officer

 

Since 2001

David P. Draft

73

Chief Administrative Officer

 

Since 2017 (2)

Eric D. Marx

59

Chief Operating Officer

 

Since 2020

(1)
As of March 31, 2025.
(2)
Mr. Draft also served on Sealy’s management team for five years from 2009 to 2014.

Scott P. Sealy, Sr.

Scott P. Sealy, Sr. is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sealy, where he oversees corporate governance, strategic planning, and platform development. Since Mr. Scott Sealy, Sr. joined Sealy in 1968, he has significantly expanded Sealy’s platform to five offices, 28 markets and nearly $3.0 billion of assets under ownership and/or management. Under his leadership, Sealy has become a nationally recognized leader in the real estate industry, particularly with respect to the acquisition, repositioning, and ground-up development of industrial facilities in the Southeast, Southwest and Midwest United States. Since 2001, Sealy and its affiliates have acquired, developed and/or sold approximately $8.0 billion of industrial and commercial real estate assets.

Mr. Scott Sealy, Sr. graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in real estate. He is a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, where he has served as Chapter President, member of the National Board of Directors and member of its Strategic Planning Committee. Relevant current and past management, advisory and volunteer positions include:

Independent Director, chair of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee of Cole Real Estate Investments, Inc., a member of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”),

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until the merger of Cole Real Estate Investments, Inc. with American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (later known as VEREIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: VER)) – Phoenix, Arizona;
Independent Director and a member of the Audit Committee of CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc., a non-listed REIT – Phoenix, Arizona;
Chairman of Praeses Corporation, a telecommunications management and software development company ‒ Shreveport, Louisiana;
Vice President of Economic Development and Chairman of Greater Shreveport Economic Development Foundation, through the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, for nine years;
Senior Regional Director and Managing Director of Strategic Planning, First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) – Chicago, Illinois;
Managing Partner of Sealy Energy Resources, LLC., an oil and gas partnership with interests in Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas – Shreveport, Louisiana;
Chairman of the Compensation Committee and member of the Board of Directors of Louisiana Companies, one of the region’s largest privately held brokerage and risk strategy firms – Baton Rouge, Louisiana;
Board of Directors of Baylor Health Care System Foundation – Dallas, Texas;
Board of Directors of Brain Health Foundation – Dallas, Texas;
Member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, serving as Chapter President, member of the National Board of Directors, and member of its Strategic Planning Committee; and
Venture capital placement advisor for Parata, one of the largest automated prescription fulfillment companies in the United States; Parata is in a joint venture with McKesson Corporation – San Francisco, CA.

Mark P. Sealy

Mark P. Sealy is President of Sealy. He joined Sealy in 1981 and currently oversees enterprise-critical functions. These functions include operations, leasing, asset management, investment, construction management, finance, capital procurement and management, accounting, marketing, information technology, human resources, due diligence, legal, taxation, and insurance. Mr. Mark Sealy also directs investor relations, public relations, and serves as Sealy’s administrator.

Mr. Mark Sealy has extensive experience in real estate brokerage, acquisitions, ownership structuring, syndication, financing, land and building development, property management, asset management, and dispositions. His experience spans various property types including industrial, multi-family, office and retail. Since 2001, Sealy and its affiliates have acquired, developed, and in some cases, sold approximately $8.0 billion of industrial and commercial real estate assets.

Mr. Mark Sealy’s expertise and experience in technology, with a focus on real estate-specific information systems, have provided Sealy with an exceptionally robust technological infrastructure. This capability is deployed across all Sealy’s key functions consisting of budgeting, performance tracking, asset management, investment analysis, accounting and administration. Sealy has consistently been recognized by its partners and customers as having industry-leading reporting systems.

Mr. Mark Sealy received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Denver, where he majored in real estate and construction management. His continuing education has centered on property management, commercial real estate analysis, and information technology systems. He holds real estate brokerage

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licenses in Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia and is a member of the Shreveport-Bossier Board of Realtors, Atlanta Board of Realtors, the National Association of REALTORS® and the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Mark Sealy is an active participant in his community serving in multiple capacities including philanthropic support, serving as a member of The Committee of 100, and volunteering in board roles for organizations such as the YMCA of NW Louisiana, the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, St. Mark’s Cathedral School, and Young-Life, among numerous others.

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Scott P. Sealy, Jr.

Scott P. Sealy, Jr. is the Chief Investment Officer for Sealy. He joined the company in 2001 and is responsible for strategy development and tactical implementation across Sealy’s capital and investment functions. In this capacity, Mr. Scott Sealy, Jr. directs business development activities, chairs the investment services team, and guides the deployment of capital by overseeing the acquisition and disposition teams. In addition, Mr. Scott Sealy, Jr. develops and works with partnership ventures to identify business targets, execute business strategies, and maximize investment performance.

During his tenure, Mr. Scott Sealy, Jr. has increased Sealy’s national footprint by establishing additional Sealy regional offices. Mr. Scott Sealy, Jr. has also significantly increased the size of Sealy’s Dallas/Fort Worth portfolio. In 2011, Mr. Scott Sealy, Jr. established the Investment Services Team, crafting and streamlining the real estate investment process within Sealy and providing a model which offers scalability and longevity to Sealy’s real estate investment capacity. To ensure year-to-year acquisition and portfolio growth goals are met, the investment services team, led by Mr. Scott Sealy, Jr., evaluates over $5.0 billion in real estate opportunities on an annual basis, and has transacted over $4.0 billion in acquisitions and dispositions since 2012.

Mr. Scott Sealy, Jr. also developed and implemented a strategic leasing protocol designed to reduce investment risk and ensure leasing accountability throughout Sealy’s real estate agent network. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Scott Sealy, Jr. has influenced the formation of a cohesive relationship among the leasing, asset management, and property management functions within Sealy and has been an integral part of the selection and management of third-party listing agents across all company regions.

Prior to joining Sealy, Mr. Scott Sealy, Jr. served as a leasing agent for Fadior Company and director of leasing for First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), covering properties in Austin and Dallas. In 1995, he obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics with an emphasis in finance from Southern Methodist University. He is a member of Sealy’s Investment Committee, NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (“NAIOP”)’s Acquisition II Forum, the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors, the Dallas Salesmanship Club, the Folsom Institute for Real Estate at Southern Methodist University, Mustang Club’s Board of Directors at Southern Methodist University, and the Board of Directors of Dallas Ducks 100. Mr. Scott Sealy, Jr. is also co-founder of Park Cities Delta Waterfowl, and he volunteers for the Visiting Nurse Association for Meals on Wheels and Park Cities YMCA.

James R. Cook, Jr.

James R. Cook, Jr. is Chief Financial Officer of Sealy. In this role, Mr. Cook is responsible for financial, human resource, information technology and administrative/operational aspects of the company, and for developing and supporting those systems to allow Sealy to implement and achieve its targeted growth objectives. Additionally, Mr. Cook is involved in the strategic analysis, financing, and asset management of Sealy’s portfolio and provides oversight of Sealy’s five current private real estate investment programs.

Mr. Cook brings to Sealy a wealth of valuable experience. Prior to joining Sealy, he was Chief Financial Officer of Praeses Corporation where he was directly responsible for all strategic aspects of finance, accounting, human resources, and administration, as well as analyzing new projects and securing/managing Praeses’ capital base. During Mr. Cook’s tenure as Chief Financial Officer, Praeses Corporation experienced a 54% annual growth rate. Mr. Cook has also previously served as the Practice Development Leader of KPMG overseeing the development of core processes and methodologies for an emerging practice, while developing a revenue base in the southwest area. The revenue base under his direction increased over 300% during his tenure.

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Mr. Cook received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Masters of Professional Accountancy from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has been trained as a Certified Fraud Examiner. He is currently an active member of the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Cook is also actively involved in his community, serving as a board member and officer in various civic organizations.

David P. Draft

David P. Draft is the Chief Administrative Officer of Sealy, where his primary focus is to ensure the company is operating efficiently and strategic initiatives are being implemented according to plan. Mr. Draft works directly with Sealy ownership and across the executive team. Mr. Draft has previously served as Chief Operations Officer for Sealy, responsible for maximizing investment returns, mitigating portfolio risk, and executing business strategies across Sealy’s portfolio. Mr. Draft initially joined the firm in 2009 and, since that time, has provided oversight in asset management, leasing, and contributed to the development of annual business plans for both properties and the firm. He has also held personnel and internal communication responsibilities on a company-wide basis and served in an advisory role to Sealy’s Chairman.

Prior to joining Sealy, Mr. Draft served with First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) for over 12 years, holding a number of senior executive positions and culminating with over six years as Executive Vice President of Operations, covering both domestic and international operations. These responsibilities involved oversight of over 115 million square feet of space, 1,200 buildings, and 3,200 tenants across 35 markets. As a member of the Executive Management Committee, Mr. Draft was also involved in the acquisition, development, and disposition of over $4 billion of industrial real estate. Mr. Draft was also responsible for the oversight of over 200 employees and served on the Government Solutions and Corporate Services groups.

Mr. Draft brings decades of top-level leadership experience at major public and private real estate companies to Sealy. Over the course of his real estate career, Mr. Draft has managed over $10 billion in assets, over 5,000 transactions, 42 offices, and in excess of 500 employees. During the past four decades, he has acquired and developed a substantial number of properties for his own account, has been a managing partner in numerous real estate ventures, and was a founding principal of a commercial real estate brokerage, management, and development company, Draft & Gantos Properties. This company was sold to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. in conjunction with Mr. Draft’s appointment as its Senior Regional Director.

Mr. Draft’s professional affiliations have included national, state, and local realtor associations, and he has been active in a leadership capacity for a private organization involved in charitable causes. His track record and experience in the commercial-industrial real estate industry have been widely recognized. While in the public sector, Mr. Draft’s leadership in customer relations produced the highest tenant satisfaction scores in the sector year-after-year, as measured by an independent, leading provider of such testing. Mr. Draft has been a frequent speaker at investor and analyst events throughout the country.

Eric D. Marx

Eric D. Marx is Chief Operating Officer for Sealy. In this capacity, Mr. Marx is responsible for maximizing investment returns, mitigating portfolio risk and executing business strategies across Sealy’s portfolio. Mr. Marx oversees asset management, leasing, operations, construction, and regional personnel and is responsible for the development and execution of portfolio and asset strategies as well as annual property business plans.

Mr. Marx brings over 35 years of comprehensive commercial real estate experience to the organization. Prior to joining Sealy, Mr. Marx was Senior Vice President, Head of Asset Management for Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC), a publicly traded REIT. In this role, he was responsible for the development and execution of ownership strategies for the company’s 43 million square foot commercial portfolio and oversaw asset management, leasing, and operations. Previously, he managed all aspects of an 11 million square foot commercial

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portfolio for a New York-based public non-traded REIT and private equity investor. Earlier in his career, Mr. Marx spent 17 years with Equity Office Properties Trust (formerly, NYSE: EOP), the largest publicly traded office REIT at the time, and its predecessor, Equity Assets Management, where, among other responsibilities, he led the portfolio management and portfolio analysis departments. His experience covers a broad array of functional areas, most commercial product types and extends nationally.

Mr. Marx received his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics with a concentration in real estate finance from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign.

 

Person Chosen to Become Executive Officer

 

James Gilligan, age 46, joined Sealy in 2025 and will succeed Mr. Cook as Chief Financial Officer of Sealy, effective upon Mr. Cook’s retirement, which is expected on or about the end of June 2025. Prior to joining Sealy, Mr. Gilligan served as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI), a publicly traded REIT that invests in farmland, from 2021 to 2024. From 2013 to 2021, Mr. Gilligan held a variety of roles, including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer with Equity International, a private equity firm, founded by Sam Zell, that invests in real estate operating companies. From 2004 to 2012, Mr. Gilligan served as an investment professional for Equity Group Investments, the Chicago-based private investment firm founded and led by Sam Zell, where he focused on a wide variety of domestic and international investments in credit, private equity, and public equities. From 2002 to 2004, Mr. Gilligan was an analyst at Merrill Lynch. Mr. Gilligan received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and his MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.

Management Committee

Although the General Partner has substantial discretion in our management, we have a Management Committee that, among other things, is responsible for ensuring that all of the General Partner’s investment decisions are being made within our stated investment guidelines and approving certain major decisions. The Management Committee consists of five members as follows: (a) two Sponsor representatives; and (b) three representatives of the Limited Partners and/or the limited partners of the Operating Partnership who are not affiliated with Sealy (the “Independent Members”). We consider a Management Committee member as not affiliated with Sealy if he is not an employee of the Sponsor or its controlled affiliates, and is free from conflicts of interest with or undue influence from the Sponsor and the Company. A majority of the members of the Management Committee must be Independent Members. Except as otherwise provided in the Partnership Agreement, all decisions of the Management Committee are made by the majority vote of the members of the Management Committee then serving. Actions requiring Management Committee approval and/or oversight include: (i) any investment in a real estate asset that does not meet our stated investment strategy and investment criteria; (ii) the sale of any real estate asset at less than the asset’s book value; (iii) any debt financing transaction for us that would cause us, on an aggregate basis, to have a leverage ratio exceeding 70% of the aggregate portfolio value; (iv) the issuance (outside of the Private Offering) by us of new units of limited partnership interest; (v) any significant deviation from the procedures and methodologies employed by Sealy to perform a valuation of us, the Units, or our assets (which will require the approval of a majority of the Independent Members); and (vi) certain matters involving potential conflicts of interest between us, the General Partner, and/or Sealy, some of which are further described in Item 7. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence — Conflicts of Interest and Item 1A. Risk Factors. In addition, the Independent Members of the Management Committee by majority vote have the right to call for a vote of the Limited Partners to dissolve us at any time after December 31, 2030, which vote will require the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the Units entitled to vote to dissolve us.

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The General Partner is responsible for appointing the members of the Management Committee, each of whom serves a one-year term and is eligible to serve for an unlimited number of additional one-year terms, at the discretion of the General Partner. When appointing the members of the Management Committee, the General Partner considers such factors as the professional background and expertise of the prospective member, the size of the prospective member’s investment in us and the prospective member’s willingness to serve on the Management Committee. The General Partner may expand the size of the Management Committee in its sole discretion, but in any event a majority of the members must be Independent Members.

The General Partner will consult with the Management Committee about our investment strategy, the appraisal and valuation guidelines established by the General Partner, any determination to change the offering price per Unit, conflict of interest guidelines with respect to the General Partner and its affiliates and our annual audited financial statements and accompanying reports.

The General Partner may, but is not required to, determine the NAV per Unit based upon our valuation policies and procedures. Each time the General Partner determines a new NAV for us, the General Partner will provide the Management Committee with a report outlining the valuation process and detailing the calculations supporting the new NAV. The Management Committee will be afforded the opportunity to question the General Partner regarding the valuation process and calculations and to raise any concerns prior to the time the General Partner announces a new NAV to the Limited Partners.

In addition, the General Partner will disclose to the Management Committee all transactions between us, the General Partner, and affiliates of the General Partner. The prior approval of the Management Committee is required for transactions with the General Partner and its affiliates (including payments to the General Partner or its affiliates) other than (i) transactions with affiliates for property management and other property-related services on market terms; (ii) services provided for under the Partnership Agreement; and (iii) compensation set forth in the Partnership Agreement. Other than as expressly described in the Partnership Agreement, the Management Committee’s role is advisory, and the members of the Management Committee do not have any approval or other management rights with respect to us or the General Partner. The members of the Management Committee owe no fiduciary duties to us or the Limited Partners and may have other business interests and engage in other activities in addition to those relating to us, even if such other business interests or activities are competitive with our business.

We pay, and intend to continue to pay, the Independent Members of the Management Committee $2,500 for each regular quarterly Management Committee meeting and $500 for each special meeting they attend in person or via teleconference, which may be adjusted from time to time in the General Partner’s discretion. We may, in the General Partner’s sole discretion, cause the Operating Partnership to issue OP Units to the Independent Members of the Management Committee as additional compensation. We have not separately compensated, and do not intend to separately compensate, the Sponsor representatives for their service on the Management Committee. We reimburse members of the Management Committee for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with their service on the Management Committee. We also generally will indemnify and hold harmless the members of the Management Committee for any losses or liabilities they may incur as a result of their service on the Management Committee.

As of the date of this Registration Statement, the members of the Management Committee are Scott P. Sealy, Sr., Mark P. Sealy, Rusty Baker, Patrick F. Lukacs and John Dienes. For biographical information regarding Scott P. Sealy, Sr. and Mark P. Sealy, please see “- Sealy Executive Officers, Managers and Key Personnel” above. For biographical information regarding Rusty Baker, Patrick F. Lukacs and John Dienes, see below.

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Rusty Baker

Rusty Baker serves as an Independent Member of the Management Committee. Mr. Baker is the former Chief Executive Officer of Baker Manufacturing Company Inc. (“Baker Manufacturing”), a furniture manufacturer specializing in height adjustable workstations for commercial and corporate clients nationwide. Baker Manufacturing entered the contract furniture market in 1954, becoming one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of institutional furniture for large scale government and private sector contracts. Mr. Baker also previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Baker/APS, a market leader in automation hardware and software serving retail pharmacy with installations worldwide, and S.I. Baker, which built complete fully integrated robotic drug distribution facilities serving retail and government mail-order pharmacies. While under Mr. Baker’s leadership, both Baker/APS and S.I. Baker companies were sold to the McKesson Corporation in 1998. Mr. Baker is actively involved in a regenerative agricultural enterprise, which focuses on producing organic nutrient dense produce and meats.

Mr. Baker has served in numerous roles for both professional and civic organizations. Mr. Baker’s past roles include serving on the Board of Directors for Rapides General Hospital, Louisiana Companies, and the Rapides Foundation, serving as a member of the Board of Advisors for Hibernia Bank and the Louisiana State Mineral Board, and serving as Chairman of the Louisiana Chapter of Young Presidents Organization (YPO).

Mr. Baker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Louisiana College.

Patrick F. Lukacs

Patrick F. Lukacs serves as an Independent Member of the Management Committee. Mr. Lukacs is an active investor and advisor in multiple sectors and businesses, including software technology, commercial and residential real estate, aviation, and oil and gas. Mr. Lukacs served as Chief Executive Officer of MediNomics which was later acquired by PracticeMax, a national healthcare services firm that supports medical clinics, hospitals, and long-term care facilities in all fifty states. Mr. Lukacs served with PracticeMax in senior level management positions and as a member of the Board of Directors until 2019. During Mr. Lukacs’ tenure, PracticeMax growth included the integration of ten acquisitions, the development of a captive labor operation in the Philippines, and an international air ambulance business.

Mr. Lukacs serves as a board member and Treasurer for Holy Angels Residential Facility, is a member of the Committee of 100, serving on its Healthcare Committee, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Lukacs’ past leadership roles involved national industry associations, including the Healthcare Billing and Management Association, as well as local civic organizations. He was recognized by the Rotary Club International as a Paul Harris Fellow.

Mr. Lukacs holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Finance from Texas A&M University and is a licensed CPA in the State of Louisiana.

John Dienes

John Dienes serves as an Independent Member of the Management Committee. Mr. Dienes is a Managing Director of Commerce Street Capital, a premier investment banking firm serving financial institutions and middle-market companies located in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Dienes is an experienced commercial banker and corporate executive who has led companies through tremendous growth, restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions. Mr. Dienes has produced a strong track record of success achieving record growth in the operations of medium-sized to multibillion-dollar companies throughout the United States.

Mr. Dienes has served in leadership roles for numerous entities including public and private companies, universities, professional associations, and philanthropic organizations.

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Mr. Dienes has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University, an MBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University and is a graduate of the Southwestern School of Banking, as well as holding Series 7 and 66 licenses.

Family Relationships

Scott P. Sealy, Sr. and Mark P. Sealy are brothers. Scott P. Sealy, Jr. is the son of Scott P. Sealy, Sr.

 

 

ITEM 6. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

We are externally managed by Sealy and its affiliates and do not currently have any employees. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement and property management agreements, we pay Sealy and our General Partner various fees, which are described under Item 7. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. The Sponsor Executives are officers and/or employees of, or hold an ownership interest in Sealy and/or its affiliates and are compensated by those entities, in part, for their services to us or our subsidiaries.

For information regarding the compensation of the Independent Members of the Management Committee, see "Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers – Management Committee."

 

ITEM 7. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Compensation to Sealy, General Partner, and their Affiliates

Sealy is paid fees for the services it provides in connection with the Private Offering, to manage our operations through the General Partner, and to manage our portfolio through the General Partner or another affiliated entity. The prior approval of the Management Committee is required for transactions between us and the General Partner or its affiliates (including payment of compensation) other than (i) transactions with affiliates for property management and other property-related services on market terms; (ii) services provided for under the Partnership Agreement; and (iii) compensation set forth in the Partnership Agreement.

The General Partner also serves as the general partner of the Operating Partnership. The General Partner will not receive compensation from both us and the Operating Partnership for the same services. We hold the properties and conduct substantially all of our operations through the Operating Partnership.

The Management Committee has authorized us to pay the General Partner or its affiliates certain partnership-level fees, in part or in full, through the issuance of Class I Units (at the then applicable offering price per Class I Unit or, if after the Private Offering, at the then applicable NAV per Class I Unit) in lieu of cash, at the option of the General Partner. The General Partner believes that this flexibility enables us to conserve cash and provides a greater level of alignment between the Sponsor and our investors.

Partnership Level Compensation

Asset Management Fee

We pay to the General Partner a monthly asset management fee in an amount up to one-twelfth of 1.0% of the assets under management (the “AUM”) of our portfolio. The AUM means the book value of our portfolio as of the last day of the immediately preceding month. For the purpose of calculating the asset management fee, book value shall mean the purchase price, as stipulated in the purchase agreement, plus closing costs unless the asset has been contributed to the Company. For contributed assets, the book value shall mean the agreed upon

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contribution value plus closing costs. The book value for acquisitions and contributed assets shall not include accumulated depreciation. In the event that we enter into a Joint Venture, the amount of the asset management fee will be calculated based upon our percentage of the equity contributed to the Joint Venture applied to the total purchase price of the underlying real estate asset. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred approximately $2.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively, in asset management fees to the General Partner.

Acquisition Fee

Acquisition fees are payable to the General Partner in connection with sourcing, underwriting, evaluating and acquiring each real estate asset (whether acquired directly for the Operating Partnership, or indirectly through wholly-owned entities or partially-owned entities (e.g., Joint Ventures) or co-ownership arrangements (e.g., as tenants-in-common) or through 1031 Exchanges) in an amount up to 1.0% of the total purchase price or agreed upon contribution value of the properties acquired. In the event that we enter into a Joint Venture, the amount of the acquisition fee will be calculated based upon our percentage of the equity contributed to the Joint Venture applied to the total purchase price of the underlying real estate asset. Acquisition services that are provided by the General Partner include finding, negotiating and procuring investment opportunities, underwriting services, production of presentations for investment, due diligence management, coordination and management of the acquisition process, real estate market research (including market, inventory, and transaction activity statistics), building and maintaining relationships with real estate leasing and investment broker resources and market makers, and management of the transition of ownership on our behalf. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we paid approximately $1.7 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in acquisition fees to the General Partner.

Financing Fee

In the event of a Company financing or refinancing, we will pay to the General Partner a market-based financing fee of up to 0.5% of the loan amount. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we paid approximately $0.2 million and $50,000, respectively, in financing fees to the General Partner.

Disposition Fee

In the event of a disposition or liquidation of one or more of our assets, we will pay the General Partner a disposition fee up to 0.50% of the contract sale price of each property disposed. In the event that we enter into a Joint Venture, the amount of the disposition fee will be calculated based upon our percentage of the equity contributed to the Joint Venture applied to the total sale price of the underlying real estate asset. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we did not pay any disposition fees to the General Partner.

Property Operations

We enter into a property management agreement with Sealy for each real estate asset we acquire and pay management fees at market rates, typically in the range of 2.0% - 4.0% of monthly gross cash receipts from operations, in exchange for property management services, and additional fees at market rates in exchange for other property-related services, such as development, construction management and leasing services. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred approximately $0.8 million and $0.2 million, respectively, to Sealy for services pursuant to these property management agreements.

Reimbursements of Expenses

Operating Expenses

We reimburse the General Partner or an affiliated entity for expenses incurred in the operation and administration of us and our subsidiaries, including expenses relating to the acquisition, development, asset management and

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disposition of portfolio investments, pursuit costs associated with transactions that are not consummated, and expenses associated with the origination, renewal or acquisition of a loan. We also reimburse the General Partner or an affiliated entity for the expenses incurred in connection with services and/or projects undertaken on behalf of us that are outside the scope of services ordinarily performed by the General Partner and for which we pay the General Partner or an affiliated entity a fee, including related personnel costs (generally determined as an allocation of compensation costs for such employees or personnel as reasonably estimated by the General Partner). We will not reimburse the General Partner or an affiliated entity for personnel costs in connection with services for which the General Partner or an affiliated entity receives a fee. In the event that the General Partner or an affiliated entity engages a third party to perform services that we have engaged the General Partner or affiliated entity to perform, such third parties will be compensated by the General Partner out of the fees paid to the General Partner. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred approximately $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in reimbursements payable to Sealy for operating expenses.

Offering-Related Expenses

Sealy, the Sponsor of our Private Offering, and/or the General Partner incur and pay certain expenses relating to the Private Offering and the DRIP. We reimburse Sealy or the General Partner, as the case may be, for reasonable offering-related expenses. Offering-related expenses consist of all expenses (other than fees and expenses paid to broker-dealers) to be paid by Sealy and/or the General Partner on our behalf in connection with the Private Offering, such as: (1) legal, accounting, printing, mailing, transfer agent and filing fees; (2) amounts to reimburse the General Partner or an affiliated entity for the portion of the salaries paid to employees that are responsible for providing certain services to us; (3) reimbursements for other marketing and organization costs; and (4) expenses associated with the DRIP. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we paid to Sealy or the General Partner approximately $3.0 million and $4.8 million, respectively, in reimbursements for offering-related expenses.

 

Sales Support and Retainer Fees to SIS

 

We have paid, and may continue to pay, directly or reimburse SIS for certain operating and overhead expenses, including, but not be limited to, salaries and benefits for personnel associated with raising capital or associated with managing new and existing investor accounts, and reasonable travel and entertainment expenses of such persons. In addition, the Company has paid, and may continue to pay, directly or reimburse SIS for sponsorships and other expenses associated with attending conferences hosted by broker-dealers, registered investment advisers and/or due diligence firms. We also have paid, and may continue to pay, directly or reimburse SIS for separately invoiced due diligence expenses. During the Private Offering and for an additional period of time as mutually agreed by the Company and SIS, the Company has paid, and will continue to pay, a retainer fee to SIS in an amount up to $50,000 per month. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we paid to SIS approximately $3.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively, in reimbursements for offering-related expenses.

Subordinated Participation Interest

After a Limited Partner (other than the General Partner and Sealy Capital Investor II, LLC, a Limited Partner affiliated with the Sponsor (“SCI II”)) receives distributions of distributable cash to (1) pay a 6% annual cumulative, non-compounded preferred return on such Limited Partner’s Unreturned Invested Capital (as defined in the Partnership Agreement), and (2) return all of such Limited Partner’s Unreturned Invested Capital, we will make subordinated distributions to Sealy SIP IV Investor, LLC, an economic interest owner in the Partnership affiliated with the Sponsor (“Sealy Investor”), in the amount of 20% of the remaining distributable cash allocated to such Limited Partner. These distributions are referred to as the “Subordinated Participation Interest.” The payment of distributions to Limited Partners, the Unreturned Invested Capital, and the Subordinated Participation Interest are more particularly described in “Item 11. Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered — Distributions.” In the event that a Limited Partner has made more than one investment in Units, each investment

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in Units will be segregated for purposes of determining the amount, if any, of the Subordinated Participation Interest that is payable to Sealy Investor in connection with each of such Limited Partners’ investments in Units. There can be no assurance that we will pay each Limited Partner a 6% annual cumulative, non-compounded preferred return on such Limited Partner’s Unreturned Invested Capital or return all of such Limited Partner’s Unreturned Invested Capital, which we will target solely as a basis for an affiliate of Sealy to earn incentive compensation.

In the event that we list our Units, or convert to a corporation and lists our shares, on a national securities exchange, the Subordinated Participation Interest will be earned so long as (A) the market value of the Units (or shares) upon such listing plus distributions paid by us prior to listing exceeds (B) the total of the Limited Partners’ Unreturned Invested Capital plus the amount of distributions necessary to generate a 6% annual cumulative, non-compounded preferred return on the total of the Limited Partners’ Unreturned Invested Capital.

Any Subordinated Participation Interest that becomes payable may be paid in cash or Units, at the election of Sealy Investor.

Other Compensation

From time to time, we may compensate the General Partner or its affiliates for additional services they may provide. In such event, the compensation shall be no greater than market rates and on no less favorable terms to us than those generally available to us from unaffiliated third parties for a comparable level of quality and service, or as otherwise approved by the Management Committee. No other compensation for additional services was paid to the General Partner or its affiliates during 2024.

Conflicts of Interest

General

Sealy, the General Partner, and their affiliates receive market fees in connection with the services they provide to us and our subsidiaries, many of which are not related to our performance. Although the General Partner believes all fees are at market rates for the services rendered, such fees are not the result of arm’s-length negotiations. The General Partner has considerable discretion with respect to all decisions relating to the terms and timing of all transactions relating to our portfolio and, therefore, the receipt of fees by the General Partner may create conflicts of interest, particularly due to the fact that such fees generally will be payable to the General Partner regardless of the quality of the properties acquired or the services provided to us. Because of the General Partner’s affiliation with Sealy, the General Partner will face conflicts of interest with regard to any decision to replace Sealy as a service provider to us.

Sealy and affiliates of the General Partner may engage in other business that may conflict with our business. For example, we may invest in properties that compete with properties owned by other Sealy-sponsored investment entities for tenants. In the event of such competition, Sealy will experience conflicts of interest in positioning the properties for releasing. In addition, any other Sealy-sponsored investment entity may have economic or business interests or goals that are or may become inconsistent with our business interests or goals. If that occurs, Sealy and its personnel may experience conflicts of interest in managing entities with diverging interests, including in regard to establishing the fees and other compensation to be received by Sealy from the various entities it serves.

The members of Sealy’s Investment Committee, many of whom also make investment-related decisions for other Sealy-sponsored investment entities, must determine which investment opportunities to recommend to us or another Sealy-sponsored investment entity, many of which have investment objectives similar to ours. Sealy has adopted investment allocation policies to safeguard us from being negatively affected as a result of any such potential conflicts. Sealy seeks to allocate investment opportunities among the various Sealy-sponsored entities in a manner that Sealy believes is fair and equitable over time and consistent with its investment allocation

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policies. Sealy’s Investment Committee provides a report of its investment allocation activities to the Management Committee at least quarterly.

Sealy cannot provide assurance that investment opportunities will be allocated to us fairly or equitably in the short term or over time, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to participate in all investment opportunities that are suitable for us. To the extent direct conflicts arise between the investment activities of Sealy and its affiliates on the one hand and us on the other hand, the investment opportunity will be allocated to us in accordance with Sealy’s investment allocation policies. Sealy’s personnel must determine how to allocate their time and other resources among us and the other Sealy-sponsored investment programs they serve, which also may create conflicts of interest.

Director Independence

We do not have any directors. We are managed by the General Partner, an affiliate of Sealy, which has overall management responsibility for us. Although the General Partner has substantial discretion in our management, we have a Management Committee that, among other things, is responsible for ensuring that all of the General Partner’s investment decisions are being made within our stated investment guidelines and approving certain major decisions A majority of the members of the Management Committee must be Independent Members. For information regarding the Independent Members of the Management Committee, see "Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers – Management Committee."

 

ITEM 8. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We may from time to time be a party to legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of our business. Management is not aware of any current or pending legal proceedings to which we or any of our subsidiaries are a party or to which our investments are subject, the outcome of which would, in management’s judgment based on information currently available, have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition, nor is management aware of any such legal proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities.

 

 

ITEM 9. MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Market Information

There is no established trading market for our Units, and we do not expect a public market to develop. We are not registering for sale under the Securities Act any Units. No Units have been or are currently expected to be publicly offered by us.

The General Partner may, but is not required to, determine the NAV per Unit based upon our valuation policies and procedures. The General Partner expects to perform the first formal valuation of our assets one year following the termination of the Private Offering (including any extensions of the Private Offering) and annually thereafter. After determining the initial NAV per Unit, the General Partner thereafter intends to determine an estimated NAV per Unit at least annually, although the General Partner could perform valuations sooner or more frequently.

Holders

As of December 31, 2024, the Partnership had 3,529,940 Units issued and outstanding, held by a total of 2,130 holders, in addition to 27,147 OP Units outstanding.

Distributions

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We have made, and intend to continue to make, distributions as determined by the General Partner in its sole discretion. It is the General Partner’s intent (but not an obligation) to make regular quarterly distributions to Limited Partners. Distributable cash for any distribution period is initially apportioned among the Limited Partners pro rata in accordance with their respective Units, provided, however, that for any distribution period during which a Limited Partner acquires Units, such Limited Partner is apportioned distributable cash for such distribution period based on the number of days such Units were owned by such Limited Partner during such period. Cash flows from operating activities in 2024 fully covered distributions.

The amount of distributable cash that is apportioned to the General Partner (in its capacity as a holder of Units) for any period is distributed to the General Partner without reference to the preferred return and subordinated participation interest described below. The amount of distributable cash that is apportioned to SCI II (in its capacity as a holder of Units) for any period is distributed to SCI II without reference to the preferred return and subordinated participation interest described below.

Distributable cash apportioned to each holder of Units (other than the General Partner and SCI II) is distributed in the following order of priority:

(a)
first, to such Limited Partner to pay a 6% annual cumulative, non-compounded preferred return on such Limited Partner’s Unreturned Invested Capital;
(b)
second, to such Limited Partner until such Limited Partner’s Unreturned Invested Capital has been returned; and
(c)
the balance as follows: (i) 20% to Sealy Investor (its Subordinated Participation Interest); and (ii) 80% to such Limited Partner.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the General Partner has the right to cause us to defer distributions of distributable cash to the General Partner and its affiliates (including without limitation, SCI II and Sealy Investor) to a future date (such date to be determined in the sole discretion of the General Partner) so as to allow us to make additional distributions of distributable cash to Limited Partners that are not affiliates of the General Partner. Deferred distribution payments shall not accrue interest.

Holders of Units are eligible to participate in our DRIP. Participants in the DRIP will have cash distributions payable on their Units reinvested in additional Units of the same class held by such participant. See “Item 11. Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered – Distribution Reinvestment Plan.”

Prior to a dissolution event, and subject to our obligation to satisfy outstanding redemption requests (see “Item 11. Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered – Redemption of Units”), the General Partner will have the right, in its sole discretion, to reinvest in us (for future property acquisitions, development and other purposes) all proceeds derived from capital events involving portfolio properties, and any such proceeds that the General Partner decides to reinvest will not be included in distributable cash. The General Partner also has the right to determine the terms and conditions of any additional units (see “Item 1A. Risk Factors ‒ Ability to Issue Units with Senior Economic or Voting Rights”).

The table below summarizes distributions declared by us from April 22, 2022 (date of inception) to December 31, 2024 in accordance with the distribution policy described above. Distributions are generally paid to holders of Units as of the respective record date within two to three weeks after the record date:

 

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Record Date

 

$ per Unit (1)

 

Aggregate Distribution ('000s)

6/30/2022

 

$

0.74

 

 

 

$

3

 

 

9/30/2022

 

$

0.97

 

 

 

$

114

 

 

12/31/2022

 

$

0.97

 

 

 

$

418

 

 

3/31/2023

 

$

0.96

 

 

 

$

754

 

 

6/30/2023

 

$

0.96

 

 

 

$

1,194

 

 

9/30/2023

 

$

0.97

 

 

 

$

1,784

 

 

12/31/2023

 

$

0.97

 

 

 

$

2,238

 

 

3/31/2024

 

$

1.01

 

 

 

$

2,562

 

 

6/30/2024

 

$

1.01

 

 

 

$

2,873

 

 

9/30/2024

 

$

1.02

 

 

 

$

3,215

 

 

12/31/2024

 

$

1.02

 

 

 

$

3,503

 

 

(1) Calculations adjusted for the portion of the quarterly period from the commencement of the Private Offering on April 22, 2022 to June 30, 2022. Distribution rate is determined on an annual basis and prorated quarterly based on the number of days in each quarter. The annualized distribution rate was $4.05, $3.85, and $3.85, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

The distribution per Unit for prior periods is not a guarantee or projection of future returns, and the General Partner may in the future declare lower distributions or no distributions at all for any given period.

 

 

ITEM 10. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

On April 22, 2022, we commenced the Private Offering of up to $750 million in Units, expandable up to $1 billion in Units, pursuant to Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act to persons who qualify as “accredited investors,” as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act and non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act. The tables below set forth sales of the Units as of March 31, 2025.

 

 

Inception to December 31, 2022

 

 

Initial Contribution

 

 

DRIP Contribution

 

 

Redemption

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

Class A Units

 

305,940

 

 

$

27,611

 

 

 

210

 

 

$

19

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

Class I Units

 

17,729

 

 

$

1,600

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

Class R Units

 

222,235

 

 

$

20,057

 

 

 

234

 

 

$

21

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

Total

 

545,904

 

 

$

49,268

 

 

 

444

 

 

$

40

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2023

 

 

Initial Contribution

 

 

DRIP Contribution

 

 

Redemption

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

Class A Units

 

919,625

 

 

$

82,996

 

 

 

10,681

 

 

$

964

 

 

 

(1,011

)

 

$

(87

)

Class I Units

 

500,831

 

 

$

45,200

 

 

 

1,016

 

 

$

92

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

Class R Units

 

389,235

 

 

$

35,129

 

 

 

3,930

 

 

$

354

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

Total

 

1,809,691

 

 

$

163,325

 

 

 

15,627

 

 

$

1,410

 

 

 

(1,011

)

 

$

(87

)

 

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Year Ended December 31, 2024

 

 

Initial Contribution

 

 

DRIP Contribution

 

 

Redemption

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

Class A Units

 

716,072

 

 

$

64,626

 

 

 

27,172

 

 

$

2,452

 

 

 

(3,116

)

 

$

(281

)

Class I Units

 

29,362

 

 

$

2,650

 

 

 

2,295

 

 

$

207

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

Class R Units

 

397,498

 

 

$

35,874

 

 

 

10,391

 

 

$

938

 

 

 

(20,499

)

 

$

(1,757

)

Total

 

1,142,932

 

 

$

103,150

 

 

 

39,858

 

 

$

3,597

 

 

 

(23,615

)

 

$

(2,038

)

 

 

January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025

 

 

Initial Contribution

 

 

DRIP Contribution

 

 

Redemption

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

 

Units

 

 

$ ('000s)

 

Class A Units

 

124,572

 

 

$

11,243

 

 

 

9,072

 

 

$

819

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

Class I Units

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

625

 

 

$

56

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

Class R Units

 

102,637

 

 

$

9,263

 

 

 

4,268

 

 

$

385

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

Total

 

227,209

 

 

$

20,506

 

 

 

13,965

 

 

$

1,260

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

On December 2, 2022, the SIP IV REIT issued 125 Series A Preferred Shares for aggregate consideration of $125,000 in a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act to persons qualified as “accredited investors,” as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.

Other than as set forth above, we have not sold any securities which were not registered under the Securities Act during the previous three years.

 

 

ITEM 11. DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED

Unit Types / Outstanding Units

Units in the Partnership consist of: (i) Class A Units; (ii) Class I Units; and (iii) Class R Units. As of March 31, 2025, there were (a) 2,109,217 Class A Units outstanding; (b) 551,968 Class I Units outstanding; and (c) 1,109,930 Class R Units outstanding.

Distribution Reinvestment Plan

We have adopted a distribution reinvestment plan, the DRIP, whereby certain Limited Partners are able to elect to have their cash distributions attributable to the class of Units owned automatically reinvested in additional Units of the same class. Holders of Units that participate in the distribution reinvestment plan will have all distributions paid by us with respect to such Units immediately reinvested in Units on the business day such distribution would have been paid to such Limited Partner in cash.

The per-Unit purchase price for Units purchased pursuant to the DRIP equals the then-applicable offering price of the respective class of Unit less any Direct Selling Costs applicable to such class of Units. If we are not conducting an offering of Units, the per-Unit purchase price for Units purchased pursuant to the DRIP will be equal to our NAV per Unit for such class on the date the distribution is paid. No selling commissions, managing broker-dealer fees, or any other fees will be payable with respect to Units purchased pursuant to the DRIP. Units acquired under the DRIP will entitle the participant to the same rights and be treated in the same manner as Units of that class purchased in the Private Offering.

We may amend any aspect of the DRIP without the consent of Limited Partners, provided that notice of any material amendment is provided to participants at least ten days prior to the effective date of that amendment. In addition, we may suspend or terminate the DRIP for any reason at any time upon ten days’ prior written notice to participants.

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Tax Consequences of Participation

If a Limited Partner elects to participate in the DRIP, the Limited Partner will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as if the Limited Partner (i) received a distribution equal to the amount of any cash distribution payable on the Units, and then (ii) purchased additional Units with such distribution, net of any applicable withholding tax. As a result, the Limited Partner’s adjusted tax basis in the Limited Partner’s Units will be reduced by the full amount of the deemed cash distribution and then increased by the amount reinvested in additional Units pursuant to the DRIP. The deemed cash distribution described above will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the same manner as an actual cash distribution. In addition, a Limited Partner will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as having received an additional distribution to the extent the Units are purchased at a discount to fair market value, if any. By participating in the DRIP, a Limited Partner’s tax liability might exceed actual cash distributions made to and retained by the Limited Partner. In such case, the Limited Partner might have to satisfy any resulting tax liability from such Limited Partner’s own funds.

Removal of General Partner

In the event the General Partner (or Scott P. Sealy, Sr. or Mark P. Sealy) is convicted of a felony, commits fraud against us, or engages in intentional misconduct that causes a material adverse consequence to us, Limited Partners holding at least two-thirds of all of the Units, entitled to vote on or consent to removal, may remove the General Partner and either appoint a new general partner or dissolve us. Upon removal, the General Partner will be converted into a Limited Partner (having the same rights to distributions and allocations as it had as a general partner).

Limited Partners’ Rights

The Limited Partners’ rights under the Partnership Agreement include the following: (i) the right to inspect our books and records at reasonable times; (ii) the right to receive Quarterly Statements and audited annual financial statements of the Company; (iii) the right to receive annual estimates of the value of each real estate asset after they are produced by the General Partner; (iv) the right of Limited Partners holding 25% or more of the Company to call a meeting of the Limited Partners; (v) the right to approve certain specific “major decisions” of the Company by majority or super majority vote of all Limited Partners (including any actions proposed to be taken that would be in contravention of the purposes of the Company as set forth in the Partnership Agreement); (vi) the right to approve certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement by majority vote of all Limited Partners; and (vii) the right to receive such information as is necessary for the preparation of tax returns.

Transfer Restrictions

The Units may not be transferred by a Limited Partner without the express written consent of the General Partner and an opinion of counsel that such transfer is permitted under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. Due to these restrictions on transfer, Limited Partners will be required to bear the financial risks of an investment in the Company for an indefinite period of time. In addition, the Partnership Agreement contains additional restrictions on the transfers of Units to ensure the SIP IV REIT retains its qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.

In the event of a Limited Partner’s death, the Limited Partner’s estate will inherit only an economic (non-voting) interest in the Company. In addition, the General Partner has the ability to cause us to redeem all (but not less than all) of the economic interest following the death of a Limited Partner, in the General Partner’s sole discretion. The determination of the redemption price for any redemption of such economic interest would be made in accordance with the policy described below under “‒ Redemption of Units ‒ General Redemption Policy.”

Redemption of Units

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General Redemption Policy

Except as otherwise provided below, Limited Partners who have held their Units for at least one year may request annually to have us redeem all or a portion of the respective Limited Partner’s Units (each such request a “Redemption Request”). As our distributable cash permits, Redemption Requests will be accommodated quarterly on such date(s) as determined by the General Partner in its sole discretion. To be effective for a particular calendar quarter, a Redemption Request must be made in writing and provided to the General Partner at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of such calendar quarter (unless such thirty (30)-day notice period is waived by the General Partner). Redemption Requests shall be irrevocable upon receipt by us (unless we consent to revocation).

To the extent that we do not have sufficient distributable cash to satisfy Redemption Requests in a particular calendar quarter, Units shall be redeemed in a subsequent calendar quarter as cash becomes available. In any calendar quarter in which there is insufficient distributable cash to redeem all Units for which Limited Partners have requested redemption, redemptions shall be made with respect to all requesting Limited Partners pro rata based on the number of Units subject to outstanding Redemption Requests, without regard to the date of any Redemption Requests for which the General Partner has been properly notified. The General Partner shall have the discretion to determine the extent to which distributable cash is available for redemptions or should be reserved for ongoing expenses (including debt payments, investments, capital expenditures or reserves) or used to invest in real estate properties; provided, however, that if we have not fully satisfied a Redemption Request during the calendar year for which such Redemption Request is effective, then we may, in the General Partner’s sole discretion, proceed to use commercially reasonable efforts to sell, finance or refinance real estate assets or otherwise borrow funds or raise new equity through the issuance of additional Units in order to obtain the distributable cash needed to redeem the Units subject to such Redemption Request in full in subsequent calendar years. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we shall not in any event be required to redeem (and the General Partner shall have no obligation to attempt to obtain funds on our behalf to redeem) in any calendar year (A) more than five percent (5%) of the aggregate Units and OP Units outstanding as of the beginning of such calendar year or (B) more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Units held by any Limited Partner submitting a Redemption Request at the time of submission. In order to comply with the 5% cap described in the previous sentence, the General Partner, in its discretion, may limit redemptions in any particular calendar quarter to 1.25% of the aggregate Units and OP Units outstanding as of the beginning of such calendar year. The foregoing limitations on our redemption obligations shall be applied in a manner so as to treat us and the Operating Partnership as one collective entity and shall also apply to any redemptions of OP Units.

Pursuant to this general redemption policy, during the Private Offering, the redemption price we will pay to redeem Units will equal the then-current gross offering price per Unit less any Direct Selling Costs applicable to the respective class of Units; provided, however, that the redemption price we will pay to redeem Units held for at least one year but less than two years will equal 95% of the then-current gross offering price per Unit less any Direct Selling Costs applicable to the respective class of Units. Following the termination of the Private Offering, the redemption price we will pay to redeem Units will equal the gross offering price of the class of Units being redeemed less any Direct Selling Costs applicable to that class of Units, as of the last day of the Private Offering. The redemption price may be adjusted by the General Partner in its discretion based upon such factors as the General Partner deems relevant, including but not limited to (i) broad changes affecting capital markets or specific property sectors or geographic regions, (ii) trends in capitalization rates, discount rates, interest rates, and other micro-economic and macro-economic trends, and (iii) changes in the estimated value of our assets. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the General Partner has made a determination of our NAV per Unit, the redemption price will be the most recent determination of our NAV per Unit (or 95% of the most recent determination of our NAV per Unit in the case of Units held for at least one year but less than two years).

To the extent that the amount to be paid to a Limited Partner in redemption of all or a portion of its Units as of a particular redemption date would be in excess of the amount necessary to return all of such Limited Partner’s Unreturned Invested Capital in respect of the Units being redeemed and pay such Limited Partner a 6% annual

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cumulative, non-compounded preferred return on such Limited Partner’s Unreturned Invested Capital as relates to the Units being redeemed (taking into account the aggregate distributions made to such Limited Partner in respect to such Units over the life of the Company) (such excess cash defined as the “Excess Redemption Amount”), then (1) 80% of such Excess Redemption Amount shall be paid to such Limited Partner, and (2) 20% of such Excess Redemption Amount shall be paid to Sealy Investor (Sealy Investor’s Subordinated Participation Interest).

The General Partner will waive the one-year holding period requirement upon request due to the death or legal or medical disability of a Limited Partner (or a principal of such Limited Partner) (a “Death/Disability Event”), provided that we receive notice from the Limited Partner (or such Limited Partner’s estate or legal representative) within one year after the Limited Partner’s (or principal’s) Death/Disability Event. In addition, in connection with a Death/Disability Event, the General Partner, in its sole discretion, may (but will not be obligated to) give priority to a redemption request made by a Limited Partner that suffered a Death/Disability Event and/or waive any other prerequisites or limits on redemptions set forth in the general redemption policy. The redemption price for Units held by a Limited Partner that suffered a Death/Disability Event, and the calculation and payment of any Excess Redemption Amount will be determined in the same manner as ordinary redemption requests, except that the General Partner will waive the 5% early redemption penalty in connection with Units held for at least one year but less than two years. Each requesting Limited Partner (or estate or legal representative thereof) will provide such documentation regarding the Death/Disability Event of such Limited Partner (or principal thereof) as requested by the General Partner in its sole discretion, and the redemption price shall be paid within a reasonable time after presentation of such documentation. The General Partner will have the sole discretion to determine whether a purported disability qualifies for special redemption consideration as described in this paragraph.

Any redemption request that would result in the Limited Partner owning less than $50,000 in Units (based upon the NAV per Unit then in effect), will be deemed to be a request for redemption of all of such Limited Partner’s Units.

If the General Partner or its affiliates acquire Units, the General Partner or its affiliates will have the right to have their Units redeemed in accordance with the general redemption policy just like any other Limited Partner (and without the consent of any Limited Partner).

We will not be required to redeem any Units pursuant to the general redemption policy if such redemption would cause a default under the terms of any Company (or Company subsidiary) financing or would cause the SIP IV REIT to cease to qualify as a REIT or otherwise violate the REIT requirements or special REIT restrictions as described in the Partnership Agreement.

The General Partner may unilaterally amend, suspend or terminate the general redemption policy at any time.

Redemptions Made Outside General Redemption Policy

Subject to the special REIT restrictions described in the Partnership Agreement, the General Partner may from time to time cause us to redeem or repurchase Units in a manner that is not in accordance with the general redemption policy on such terms and conditions as the General Partner determines in its sole discretion. No Limited Partner shall be required to participate in any such redemption, and no Limited Partner shall have the right to participate in any such redemption unless offered by the General Partner.

 

 

ITEM 12. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Neither the General Partner, nor Sealy, nor any member of the Management Committee, nor any of their respective affiliates, members, partners, directors, officers and employees (collectively, the “Indemnitees”) shall be liable to us or to any Limited Partner for negligence or for honest mistakes of judgment or losses or liabilities

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due to such mistakes or due to the negligence, dishonesty, unlawful acts or bad faith of any broker or other agent, accountant, attorney, other professional or person employed by us provided that such person was selected, engaged, retained and supervised by such Indemnitee with reasonable care. An Indemnitee shall have no liability to us or to any Limited Partner for any loss suffered by us which arises out of any action or inaction of an Indemnitee if such Indemnitee, in good faith, determined that such course of conduct was in, and not opposed to, our best interests and such course of conduct did not constitute fraud, bad faith, willful misconduct, gross negligence or reckless disregard of such Indemnitee’s duties. The Indemnitees shall not be liable to us or any Limited Partner for any act or omission by an Indemnitee in the absence of fraud, bad faith, willful misconduct, gross negligence or reckless disregard of his or her duties on such Indemnitee’s part. We will indemnify each Indemnitee against any loss, damage or expense incurred by such Indemnitee as a result of, or in connection with, our affairs, except to the extent such loss, damage or expense arises out of such Indemnitee’s fraud, bad faith, willful misconduct, gross negligence or reckless disregard of such Indemnitee’s duties. We have purchased directors and officer’s insurance to insure we and each Indemnitee against liability in connection with the activities of the Company or the General Partner.

 

 

ITEM 13. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Set forth below is an index to the financial statements attached to the Registration Statement.

 

Description

Page

 

 

Index to Financial Statements

F-1

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

F-2

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

F-3

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

F-4

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital

F-5

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

F-6

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

F-8

 

 

ITEM 14. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

There are not and have not been any disagreements between the Company and its accountant on any matter of accounting principles, practices, or financial statement disclosure.

 

 

ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(a)
Financial Statements. See “Index to Financial Statements” on page F-1 of this Registration Statement
(b)
Exhibits.

 

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F-1


 

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the General Partner and the Limited Partners of Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP and subsidiaries (the Partnership) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in partners’ capital and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Partnership at December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Partnership’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Partnership is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnership'sinternal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

We have served as the Partnership’s auditor since 2022.

Dallas, Texas

April 21, 2025

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Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(in thousands, except Units and per-Unit data)

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate assets, at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buildings and improvements

 

$

226,951

 

 

$

106,762

 

Land

 

 

36,333

 

 

 

17,909

 

Land improvements

 

 

30,328

 

 

 

16,101

 

Tenant improvements

 

 

269

 

 

 

 

Total real estate assets, at cost

 

 

293,881

 

 

 

140,772

 

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

 

(8,580

)

 

 

(3,107

)

Total real estate assets, net

 

 

285,301

 

 

 

137,665

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

11,389

 

 

 

44,598

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

5,180

 

 

 

5,180

 

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $424 and $801 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

 

 

61

 

 

 

112

 

Acquired value of in-place leases, net of accumulated amortization of $6,979 and $2,309 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

 

 

24,220

 

 

 

11,768

 

Above market intangible lease asset, net of accumulated amortization of $57 and $43 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

 

 

17

 

 

 

31

 

Total Assets

 

$

326,168

 

 

$

199,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured revolving credit facility

 

$

34,500

 

 

$

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

9,387

 

 

 

4,481

 

Deferred revenues

 

 

1,387

 

 

 

628

 

Below market intangible lease liability, net of accumulated amortization of $436 and $142 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

 

 

2,434

 

 

 

1,117

 

Total liabilities

 

 

47,708

 

 

 

6,226

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partners' Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A preferred equity

 

 

125

 

 

 

125

 

General Partner's capital, 111 Units outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

 

 

8

 

 

 

9

 

Limited Partners' capital, 3,529,829 Units and 2,370,653 Units outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

 

 

276,252

 

 

 

190,813

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

2,075

 

 

 

2,181

 

Total partners' capital

 

 

278,460

 

 

 

193,128

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital

 

$

326,168

 

 

$

199,354

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

(in thousands, except Units and per-Unit data)

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental revenue

 

 

$

20,087

 

 

$

9,005

 

Other revenues

 

 

 

104

 

 

 

5

 

Total revenues

 

 

 

20,191

 

 

 

9,010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

10,189

 

 

 

4,888

 

Property taxes and insurance

 

 

 

4,046

 

 

 

1,611

 

Asset management fee

 

 

 

2,235

 

 

 

1,073

 

Property operating expenses

 

 

 

1,820

 

 

 

740

 

General and administrative

 

 

 

1,469

 

 

 

976

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

 

19,759

 

 

 

9,288

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

 

432

 

 

 

(278

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

(737

)

 

 

(1,045

)

Other income

 

 

 

800

 

 

 

1,040

 

Total other income (expense)

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

$

495

 

 

$

(283

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends to preferred shareholders

 

 

$

15

 

 

$

15

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

(14

)

Net income (loss) attributable to partners

 

 

$

476

 

 

$

(284

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to General Partner

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

(0

)

Net income (loss) attributable to Limited Partners

 

 

$

476

 

 

$

(284

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of Units outstanding

 

 

 

2,967,791

 

 

 

1,511,171

 

Earnings per Unit, basic and diluted

 

 

$

0.16

 

 

$

(0.19

)

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of CHANGES IN Partners Capital

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Series A Preferred Equity

 

 

General Partner

 

 

Limited Partners

 

 

Non-Controlling Interests

 

 

Total Partners' Capital

 

Balance, December 31, 2022

 

$

125

 

 

$

9

 

 

$

43,135

 

 

$

2,300

 

 

$

45,569

 

Contributions, net of issuance costs of $10,820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

153,914

 

 

 

 

 

 

153,914

 

Distributions

 

 

(15

)

 

 

(0

)

 

 

(5,865

)

 

 

(105

)

 

 

(5,985

)

Redemptions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(87

)

 

 

 

 

 

(87

)

Net income (loss)

 

 

15

 

 

 

(0

)

 

 

(284

)

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(283

)

Balance, December 31, 2023

 

$

125

 

 

$

9

 

 

$

190,813

 

 

$

2,181

 

 

$

193,128

 

Contributions, net of issuance costs of $7,603

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99,044

 

 

 

 

 

 

99,044

 

Distributions

 

 

(15

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(12,042

)

 

 

(110

)

 

 

(12,168

)

Redemptions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,039

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,039

)

Net income

 

 

15

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

476

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

495

 

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

$

125

 

 

$

8

 

 

$

276,252

 

 

$

2,075

 

 

$

278,460

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

495

 

 

$

(283

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

9,910

 

 

 

4,779

 

Straight-line rent adjustment

 

 

(786

)

 

 

(944

)

Noncash interest expense

 

 

572

 

 

 

588

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(41

)

 

 

(795

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

3,481

 

 

 

1,464

 

Deferred revenues

 

 

759

 

 

 

522

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

14,390

 

 

 

5,331

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of real estate assets

 

 

(167,712

)

 

 

(93,012

)

Earnest money deposit

 

 

1,250

 

 

 

1,450

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(613

)

 

 

(64

)

Deferred leasing costs paid

 

 

(735

)

 

 

(28

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(167,810

)

 

 

(91,654

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

 

 

39,500

 

 

 

34,000

 

Repayments of revolving credit facility

 

 

(5,000

)

 

 

(56,300

)

Financing costs paid

 

 

(521

)

 

 

(479

)

Contributions

 

 

104,022

 

 

 

164,507

 

Payments for issuance costs

 

 

(7,686

)

 

 

(10,762

)

Distributions

 

 

(7,454

)

 

 

(2,674

)

Redemptions

 

 

(1,942

)

 

 

(87

)

Payment of distribution fees

 

 

(708

)

 

 

(799

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

120,211

 

 

 

127,406

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(33,209

)

 

 

41,083

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

44,598

 

 

 

3,515

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

11,389

 

 

$

44,598

 

 

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Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

(101

)

 

$

(564

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing Transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in accrued issuance costs

 

$

15

 

 

$

58

 

Increase in accrued cash distributions

 

$

593

 

 

$

1,366

 

DRIP contributions

 

$

3,597

 

 

$

1,410

 

Increase in accrued DRIP distribution

 

$

523

 

 

$

535

 

DRIP distributions to partners

 

$

(4,121

)

 

$

(1,945

)

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

Note 1. Organization and Description of Business

Sealy Industrial Partners IV, LP (the “Partnership”) was formed as a Georgia limited partnership on February 25, 2022. Also on February 25, 2022, the Partnership formed Sealy Industrial Partners IV REIT, LLC (the “SIP IV REIT”) as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership, and Sealy Industrial Partners IV OP, LP (the “OP”) as a wholly owned subsidiary of the SIP IV REIT. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, the terms "the Company", "we," "our", and "us" refer to the Partnership and its subsidiaries, including the SIP IV REIT, the OP, and all of its consolidated subsidiaries. Sealy Industrial Partners IV GP, LLC (the “GP”) is the general partner of the Partnership. Sealy & Company, LLC (“Sealy”) is the sole member of the GP.

The GP contributed $5,000 to the Partnership in exchange for 55.4 Class I units of limited partnership interest in the Partnership (the "Class I Units") and $5,000 to the OP in exchange for 55.4 units of limited partnership interest in the OP (the "OP Units"). Sealy SIP IV Investor, LLC (“SIP IV Investor”) owns subordinated participation interests (see "Note 7. Equity" for details) in the Partnership and the OP. Sealy Capital Investor II, LLC (“SCI-II”), through the transactions contemplated in a Distribution and Contribution Agreement with SIP IV Investor, among other parties, effective as of December 31, 2022, acquired SIP IV Investor's Class I Units and OP Units and is deemed to have contributed $5,000 to the Partnership for 55.4 Class I Units and $2,445,000 to the OP in exchange for 27,091.4 OP Units. The ownership interests of SIP IV Investor and SCI-II in the OP are recognized and measured as noncontrolling interests in the consolidated financial statements.

In April 2022, the Partnership commenced an offering of Class A units of limited partnership interest (the "Class A Units"), Class I Units, and Class R units of limited partnership interest (the "Class R Units", and collectively with the Class A Units and the Class I Units, the "Units") for up to $750 million, expandable to $1 billion at the discretion of the GP (the “Private Offering”). Sealy is the sponsor of the Private Offering. For each Class I Unit and Class R Unit, the Partnership receives a capital contribution of $90.25; for each Class A Unit, the Partnership receives a capital contribution of $100.00 net of selling commission of up to $6.00, managing broker-dealer fee of up to $2.75, and broker-dealer due diligence fee of up to $1.00. As of December 31, 2024, there were 3,529,829 Units issued under the Private Offering and outstanding (see "Note 7. Equity" for details). All Units have the same voting rights and holders of such Units are together referred to as "Limited Partners". The Limited Partners, together with the GP, SIP IV Investor, and SCI-II, are referred to herein as the “Partners”.

On December 2, 2022, the SIP IV REIT admitted preferred shareholders through an offering of $125,000 in preferred shares at $1,000 per share.

The Company commenced operations on July 15, 2022 and primarily focuses on acquiring, owning, financing, developing, redeveloping, maintaining, operating, managing, leasing, and selling income-producing industrial and other commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Substantially all of our business is conducted through the OP. As of December 31, 2024, we owned real estate located primarily in the Southern and Midwestern United States.

 

 

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Basis of presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Intercompany transactions among consolidated entities have been eliminated. The presentation includes the accounts of the Company and those entities in which the Company

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has a controlling financial interest. The Company also consolidates certain variable interest entities ("VIEs") in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810 Consolidation ("ASC 810"). The outside equity interest in the entities controlled by the Company are reflected in the consolidated financial statements as a noncontrolling interest.

Use of estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reported periods. These estimates and assumptions are based on management's experiences and judgments and believed to be reasonable at the time. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and makes adjustments when facts and circumstances warrant. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Real estate assets

The Company evaluates whether a real estate acquisition is a business acquisition or an asset purchase in accordance with GAAP. GAAP defines a business as an integrated set of activities and assets that can be managed to produce economic benefits. To date, all of our acquisitions have consisted of properties whereby substantially all the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single asset and, therefore, the acquisitions are accounted for as asset purchases.

Assets acquired are recorded at cost based on the contract purchase price plus transaction costs (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price is then allocated based on the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which generally consists of land, land improvements, buildings, tenant improvements, deferred leasing commissions, and deferred intangible lease assets and liabilities. The Purchase Price is allocated to the fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property by valuing the property as if it were vacant. The determination of fair value includes the use of significant assumptions such as land comparables, discount rates, terminal capitalization rates and market rent assumptions. The value of acquired in-place leases is based on the difference on the date of the acquisition between (i) the property valued with existing in-place leases adjusted to market rental rates and (ii) the property valued "as-if" vacant. In allocating the fair value to identified intangibles for above-market or below-market leases, an amount is recorded based on the present value of the difference between prevailing market rental rates and the in-place lease rental rates measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the leases.

Expenditures for tenant improvements, leasehold improvements, and leasing commissions (inclusive of incentive compensation costs of personnel directly attributable to executed leases) are capitalized and amortized over the terms of the respective lease. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.

Real estate assets are depreciated using the straight-line method over the remaining estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives range from 5 to 39 years for buildings and improvements, and 15 years for land improvements. Depreciation of tenant improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the shorter of the useful life of the improvement or the term of the respective lease.

The value of the acquired lease is amortized over the remaining lease term as depreciation and amortization expense. The amount of above-market and below-market lease intangibles are amortized as an increase or decrease of rental revenue over the remaining lease term.

Impairment of Real Estate Assets

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The judgments regarding the existence of indicators of impairment are based on operating performance, market conditions, as well as our intent and ability

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to hold each property. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the operation and disposal of the asset. If such assets are considered to be permanently impaired, an impairment loss is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the property to its estimated fair value. The impairment loss is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. The impairment assessment and fair value measurement requires the use of estimates and assumptions related to the timing and amounts of cash flow projections, discount rates, and terminal capitalization rates.

Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell.

No impairment charge was recorded during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Fair value measurements

The Company utilizes a valuation technique to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities by using a fair value hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs. The objective of a fair value measurement is to determine the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). Accordingly, the fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;
Level 3 - prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

The Company applies the provisions of this valuation technique in recording the assets acquired and liabilities assumed upon real estate acquisitions based on information obtained from independent appraisals, other market data, information obtained during due diligence, and information related to the marketing and leasing at the specific property, which is a Level 3 measurement valuation technique. Accordingly, the assessed fair values are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize on disposition of such assets. The use of different assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the assessed fair value amounts.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and short-term highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less. We ensure that there is enough cash on hand to cover estimated amounts for upcoming property taxes, insurance, tenant improvements and commissions, and repairs and improvements expected over the next twelve months. Cash equivalents also includes funds received for equity contributions pending approval and admittance to the Partnership. Such funds are recorded as liabilities pending approval of the contribution.

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Prepaid expenses and other assets include prepaid property insurance premiums, earnest money deposits for future acquisitions of real estate in contract, rent and other tenant receivables, and deferred leasing costs. Prepaid insurance is amortized over the respective insurance policy period. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded tenant rent and reimbursement receivables of $161,000 and $254,000, respectively. Management evaluates collectability of tenant receivables based on historical loss, current economic conditions and tenant profile as of each reporting date. No allowance for doubtful accounts was made as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. Leasing costs are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related lease.

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Deferred financing costs

Financing costs are direct costs incurred in obtaining debt instruments and are deferred and amortized over the term of the related debt. Deferred financing costs attributable to revolving debt are presented in the consolidated balance sheets as an asset. Deferred financing costs attributable to notes payable are presented in the consolidated balance sheets as an asset if there is no notes payable balance outstanding or as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of the associated debt when there is a balance outstanding.

Revenue recognition

All current leases where the Company is the lessor are classified as operating leases and rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease agreements regardless of when payments are due. Differences between rents billed in accordance with the lease terms and the minimum rent income recognized on a straight-line basis are reported as rent receivable in prepaid expenses and other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

All of our leases are triple-net or double-net leases, where the majority of property operating expenses are recovered from the tenants. Tenant recoveries are recognized as revenue in the same period the related expenses are incurred. As the timing and pattern of transfer for the rental income and the associated tenant recoveries are the same, we account for rental income and tenant recoveries as a single combined component as rental revenue on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations in accordance with the FASB ASC Topic 842 - Leases.

Earnings per Unit

Earnings per Unit is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Limited Partners, who held partnership interests in Units, by the weighted average number of Units outstanding during the period. The Company had not issued any dilutive Units as of December 31, 2024.

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Limited Partners ('000s)

 

$

476

 

 

$

(284

)

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Units - Basic & Diluted

 

 

2,967,791

 

 

 

1,511,171

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per Unit, basic and diluted

 

$

0.16

 

 

$

(0.19

)

Segment Reporting

The Company operates within a single business segment. We manage our operations on a consolidated basis to assess performance and make strategic operating decisions. Our GP and the officers of Sealy serve as the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") for the Company. The CODM primarily uses consolidated net income to measure overall Company performance and allocate resources.

Income taxes

 

Under the present law, partnerships are pass-through entities and are not subject to U.S. federal income taxes, therefore, no provision has been made for federal income taxes in the accompanying financial statements. Although most states and cities where the Partnership operates follow the U.S. federal income tax treatment, there are certain jurisdictions, such as Texas, that impose income or franchise taxes on a partnership.

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The SIP IV REIT has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), As a REIT, the SIP IV REIT generally is not subject to federal income tax provided it continues to satisfy certain distribution, income, asset, and ownership tests under the Code. If it failed to maintain its qualification as a REIT, the SIP IV REIT would be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates and would not be able to qualify as a REIT for the subsequent four taxable years. The Company believes SIP IV REIT has qualified and will continue to qualify as a REIT, therefore, no provision has been made for federal income taxes in the accompanying financial statements. Even if the SIP IV REIT qualifies for taxation as a REIT, it may be subject to state and local income and franchise taxes, and to federal income tax and excise tax on its undistributed income which are included in general and administrative expenses on the accompanying statements of operations.

At December 31, 2024, the tax basis of the Company's real estate assets was approximately $312.8 million, which was approximately $5.7 million higher than the GAAP book basis recorded on the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company files tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company believes that it has appropriate support for the income tax positions taken and to be taken on its tax returns. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable. As of December 31, 2024, tax returns for the year ended December 31, 2022 to current are open to possible examination by the tax authorities. No tax returns are currently under examination by any jurisdictions. Any interest and penalties would be recognized as interest expense and general and administrative expenses, respectively, if assessed.

Recent accounting pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures" ("ASU 2023-07"). ASU 2023-07 requires disclosures to identify the title and position of the CODM and disclosures of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM. Additionally, ASU 2023-07 requires existing annual segment disclosures to also be disclosed on an interim basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim reporting periods with fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024. We adopted ASU 2023-07 beginning with our fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, "Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses" ("ASU 2024-03"). ASU 2024-03 requires enhanced disclosures that disaggregate significant income statement expense captions such as depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, property operating expenses, and employee compensation. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026. We are currently evaluating ASU 2024-03 to determine its impact on our financial statement disclosures.

 

 

Note 3. Investments in Real Estate

 

As of December 31, 2024, we owned 17 industrial real estate properties totaling approximately 3.5 million square feet located in eight states, including Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, we acquired five industrial properties. On January 31, 2024, we purchased an industrial property of 501,000 square feet in Houston, Texas for approximately $48.0 million, exclusive of transaction costs. This acquisition was funded with cash on hand and a $2.0 million draw from our revolving credit facility (see "Note 4. Revolving Credit Facility" for further details). On June 20, 2024, we purchased an industrial property of 344,000 square feet in Houston, Texas for approximately $38.8 million, exclusive of transaction costs. This acquisition was funded with cash on hand. On October 18, 2024, we purchased an industrial property of 310,000 square feet in Strongsville, Ohio for approximately $31.5 million, exclusive of transaction costs. This acquisition was funded with cash on hand. On December 20, 2024, we closed the purchase of two

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industrial properties, a 242,000-square-feet property in Olive Branch, Mississippi and a 348,000-square-feet property in Southaven, Mississippi. The properties were purchased for approximately $47.7 million, exclusive of transaction costs. This purchase was funded with a $34.5 million draw from our revolving credit facility and cash on hand.

The following table summarizes the allocation of the Purchase Price to each asset class for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024:

 

(in thousands)

 

2024 Acquisitions

 

 

2023 Acquisitions

 

Buildings and improvements

 

$

120,018

 

 

$

64,316

 

Land

 

 

18,131

 

 

$

12,860

 

Land improvements

 

 

14,052

 

 

$

7,491

 

Acquired value of in-place leases

 

 

17,121

 

 

$

9,292

 

Below market rent lease intangibles

 

 

(1,610

)

 

$

(1,245

)

Total Purchase Price

 

$

167,712

 

 

$

92,714

 

 

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized the following lease intangibles amortization:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Acquired value of in-place leases

 

 

$

4,670

 

 

$

2,059

 

Above market intangible lease asset

 

 

$

14

 

 

$

31

 

Below market intangible lease liability

 

 

$

(294

)

 

$

(141

)

 

The following table summarizes future amortization of acquired lease intangibles:

 

($s in thousands)

 

Acquired
Value of
In-Place
Leases

 

 

Above
Market
Intangible
Lease Asset

 

 

Below Market
Intangible
Lease
Liability

 

2025

 

$

6,210

 

 

$

4

 

 

$

566

 

2026

 

 

5,999

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

541

 

2027

 

 

4,788

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

538

 

2028

 

 

3,129

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

392

 

2029

 

 

2,211

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

261

 

Thereafter

 

 

1,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

136

 

Total

 

$

24,220

 

 

$

17

 

 

$

2,434

 

Weighted average amortization period (years)

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

4.6

 

 

 

Note 4. Revolving Credit Facility

The Company is a party to a credit agreement with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”) as agent and lender (the “KeyBank Credit Agreement”). Prior to its amendment on January 29, 2025 (see "Note 10. Subsequent Events" for details), the KeyBank Credit Agreement provided a revolving credit facility (the “KeyBank Credit Facility”) with an aggregate commitment amount of $45.0 million, expiring on February 14, 2025.

Borrowings under the KeyBank Credit Facility bear interest at various floating rates based on daily SOFR as defined in the KeyBank Credit Agreement. Monthly interest payments are required on the outstanding balance. All outstanding principal balance is due and payable on the expiration date of the KeyBank Credit Facility. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we borrowed $39.5 million and $34.0 million, respectively, to partially fund acquisitions, and repaid $5.0 million and $56.3 million, respectively. For 2024 and 2023, we incurred

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approximately $74,000 and $369,000 of interest expense on the outstanding balances, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, $34.5 million was outstanding under the KeyBank Credit Facility bearing a weighted average interest rate of 6.47%. No balance was outstanding as of December 31, 2023.

The Company pays an unused commitment fee of 0.20% per annum of the unused borrowing capacity under the KeyBank Credit Facility, payable quarterly. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we paid approximately $90,000 and $88,000 of unused commitment fees, respectively.

The KeyBank Credit Facility is collateralized by a security interest in the Company’s real estate assets, an assignment of rents and leases on such assets, and certain carve-out provisions are also guaranteed by an affiliate of the GP. The KeyBank Credit Agreement imposes certain financial and other covenants, including restrictions on distributions.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company deferred $484,000 and $479,000 of financing cost paid, respectively, and amortized $572,000 and $588,000 of deferred financing costs as interest expense, respectively. In February 2024, we wrote off $950,000 of fully amortized deferred financing costs.

We believe that we were in compliance with all debt covenants under the KeyBank Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2024.

 

For each annual and interim reporting period, the Company evaluates its ability to continue as a going concern in accordance with ASC 205-40, Going Concern, by evaluating conditions and events, including assessing the liquidity needs to meet obligations as they become due within one year after the date the financial statements are issued. The Company has debt obligations of approximately $69.3 million coming due within 12 months of the financial statement issuance date, representing an estimated loan-to-value ratio (as defined under the KeyBank Credit Agreement) of approximately 18%. As of the date of issuance, the Company does not have sufficient cash-on-hand to satisfy this obligation. Management anticipates satisfying the repayment obligation when it becomes due by: (i) refinancing the KeyBank Credit Facility with longer-term instruments; (ii) making partial paydowns as capital proceeds are received from the Private Offering and cash is generated from operations; (iii) using net proceeds from selling certain properties; and (iv) utilizing the extension option contractually available under the KeyBank Credit Facility.

 

The Company’s ability to meet its debt obligations as they come due is dependent upon its ability to refinance debt, its ability to raise capital under the Private Offering, and its ability to sell properties from its portfolio to pay down the balances. In considering whether it is probable the Company will refinance the maturing debt obligation prior to its maturity dates, management performed a comprehensive assessment including the Company’s historical ability to obtain financing, its creditworthiness based upon current and expected financial performance and leverage levels, and current debt market conditions. As a result, management has concluded it is probable that refinancing will be completed prior to the maturity date of the KeyBank Credit Facility. The Company continues to receive capital contributions from the ongoing Private Offering. Management believes these plans by the Company are sufficient to satisfy the obligations as they become due.

 

 

Note 5. Operating Leases

The Company leases industrial real estate to tenants under operating leases with a weighted-average remaining lease term of 4.6 years as of December 31, 2024. The leases typically provide for base rent and other charges to cover certain operating expenses. Some of our operating leases include options to extend the lease term. For purposes of determining the lease term and lease classification, we exclude these extension periods unless it is reasonably certain at lease commencement that the option will be exercised.

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As of December 31, 2024, future base rent (in thousands) under non-cancelable leases were as follows, assuming no exercise of lease renewal options, if any:

 

2025

 

$

20,783

 

2026

 

 

21,209

 

2027

 

 

18,917

 

2028

 

 

14,952

 

2029

 

 

12,776

 

Thereafter

 

 

14,401

 

Total

 

$

103,038

 

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, security deposit liabilities of $778,000 and $364,000, respectively, were included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.

 

 

Note 6. Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time in the normal course of our business, we may be party to legal proceedings arising from the ownership and operation of our industrial properties. We believe that the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, operations, or liquidity.

 

 

Note 7. Equity

As of December 31, 2024, the Partners' respective ownership interests, life-to-date contributions and redemptions were as follows:

 

($s in thousands)

 

%
Owned

 

 

# of Units
Owned
(1)

 

 

# of OP Units Owned

 

 

Contributions (2)

 

 

Redemptions (3)

 

Formation Contribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Partner (4)

 

 

0.0

%

 

 

56

 

 

 

55

 

 

$

10

 

 

$

 

SCI-II (4)

 

 

0.8

%

 

 

55

 

 

 

27,092

 

 

 

2,450

 

 

 

 

Total Formation Contribution

 

 

0.8

%

 

 

111

 

 

 

27,147

 

 

 

2,460

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private Offering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Limited Partners

 

 

55.5

%

 

 

1,975,573

 

 

 

 

 

 

178,668

 

 

 

(368

)

Class I Limited Partners

 

 

15.5

%

 

 

551,232

 

 

 

 

 

 

49,749

 

 

 

 

Class R Limited Partners

 

 

28.2

%

 

 

1,003,024

 

 

 

 

 

 

92,373

 

 

 

(1,757

)

Total Limited Partners

 

 

99.2

%

 

 

3,529,829

 

 

 

 

 

 

320,790

 

 

 

(2,125

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

100.00

%

 

 

3,529,940

 

 

 

27,147

 

 

$

323,250

 

 

$

(2,125

)

(1)
Includes 3,498,527 Units issued under the Private Offering and 55,928 Units issued pursuant to the Partnership's distribution reinvestment plan ("DRIP"), and net of 24,626 Units redeemed.
(2)
Includes approximately $315.7 million of initial contributions and approximately $5.1 million of DRIP contributions.
(3)
Redemption amounts reflect 4,127 Class A Units and 20,499 Class R Units redeemed.
(4)
Numbers of Units and OP Units rounded in order to show the correct totals owned by the GP and SCI-II.

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Private Offering

In April 2022, we commenced the Private Offering of Units for up to $750 million, expandable to $1 billion at the sole discretion of the GP. All classes of Units differ only with respect to the fees paid to broker-dealers in connection with their sale and are viewed as the same ownership interest.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Partnership raised net offering proceeds, after selling commissions, managing broker-dealer fees, and broker-dealer due-diligence fees, of approximately $103.1 million and approximately $163.3 million, respectively, from issuing approximately 1.1 million and approximately 1.8 million Units, respectively, under the Private Offering. The following tables set forth the net proceeds from, and the number of Units issued under, the Private Offering for the year ended December 31, 2024 and life-to-date as of December 31, 2024.

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2024

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2023

 

($s in thousands)

Private Offering Proceeds

 

 

# of Units Issued

 

 

Private Offering Proceeds

 

 

# of Units Issued

 

Class A

$

64,625

 

 

 

716,071

 

 

$

82,996

 

 

 

919,625

 

Class I

 

2,650

 

 

 

29,363

 

 

 

45,200

 

 

 

500,831

 

Class R

 

35,874

 

 

 

397,498

 

 

 

35,128

 

 

 

389,235

 

Total

$

103,149

 

 

 

1,142,932

 

 

$

163,324

 

 

 

1,809,691

 

 

The Partnership's DRIP, whereby the Limited Partners may elect to have their cash distributions attributable to the class of Units owned automatically reinvested in additional Units of the same class. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Partnership received DRIP contributions of $3.6 million and $1.4 million, from issuing 39,858 and 15,626 Units under the DRIP. The following tables set forth the DRIP contributions received, and the number of Units issued pursuant to the DRIP, during the year ended December 31, 2024 and life-to-date as of December 31, 2024.

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2024

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2023

 

($s in thousands)

DRIP Contributions ('000s)

 

 

Units Issued

 

 

DRIP Contributions

 

 

Units Issued

 

Class A

$

2,452

 

 

 

27,172

 

 

$

964

 

 

 

10,681

 

Class I

 

207

 

 

 

2,295

 

 

 

92

 

 

 

1,016

 

Class R

 

938

 

 

 

10,391

 

 

 

355

 

 

 

3,930

 

Total

$

3,597

 

 

 

39,858

 

 

$

1,411

 

 

 

15,627

 

 

Distributions

The Company's distributable cash, as defined in the partnership agreement of the Partnership (as amended from time to time, the "Partnership Agreement"), is apportioned among the Limited Partners pro rata in accordance with their respective Units and pursuant to the distribution waterfall, which may include distributions to SIP IV Investor in respect of its subordinated participation interest. Distributions to each Limited Partner other than the GP will be distributed in the following order of priority:

i.
first, to the Limited Partner until such Limited Partner’s preferred return account balance is reduced to zero. Preferred return means 6% cumulative, non-compounding annual return on the Limited Partners’ unreturned capital account balances;
ii.
second, to the Limited Partner until such Limited Partner’s unreturned capital account balance is reduced to zero; and

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iii.
20% of the remaining distributable cash to SIP IV Investor as its subordinated participation interest and 80% to Limited Partners.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company declared distributions at an annualized rate of $4.05 and $3.85 per Unit, respectively, to holders of Units of record as of the last day of each quarter, payable the following month. Distributions payable as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $3,453,405 and $2,335,116, respectively.

Redemptions

In accordance with the Partnership Agreement, Limited Partners who have held their Units for at least one year may request to have the Company redeem, in part or in whole, Units held by such Limited Partners. As the distributable cash of the Company permits, a redemption request shall be accommodated as determined by the GP in its sole discretion. To the extent the redemption amount, as defined in the Partnership Agreement, exceeds the Limited Partner's preferred return account and unreturned capital, 80% of such excess will be paid to the Limited Partner, and 20% to SIP IV Investor as part of its subordinated participation interest.

Any redemption request that would result in the Limited Partner owning less than $50,000 in Units (based upon the per Unit net asset value then in effect) shall be deemed to be a request of redemption of all such Limited Partner’s Units.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, 23,615 Units and 1,011 Units, respectively, were redeemed for $2,038,726 and $86,687, respectively.

Preferred Equity

In December 2022, the SIP IV REIT issued 125 non-voting Series A preferred shares at $1,000 per share for aggregate consideration before expenses of $125,000. The SIP IV REIT pays preferred dividends at an annual rate of 12% per share, payable in two installments each year.

 

 

The following is a summary of amounts incurred with the GP, Sealy, and their affiliates:

 

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

Financial Statement Line

Acquisition fees

 

$

1,659

 

 

$

915

 

 

Real estate assets

Asset management fee

 

$

2,235

 

 

$

1,073

 

 

Asset management fee

Compliance costs

 

$

221

 

 

$

 

 

General and administrative

Distribution fees

 

$

795

 

 

$

799

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Financing fees

 

$

225

 

 

$

50

 

 

Deferred financing costs

Issuance costs

 

$

6,111

 

 

$

8,425

 

 

Issuance costs

Leasing commissions

 

$

323

 

 

$

18

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Property management fees

 

$

473

 

 

$

192

 

 

Property operating expenses

Other

 

$

372

 

 

$

166

 

 

 

Acquisition fees – the Company pays Sealy an acquisition fee of up to 1% of the total contract purchase price for real estate assets acquired. The Company also reimburses Sealy for acquisition-related expenses.
Asset management fee – the Company pays the GP an asset management fee of up to 1.0% of the book value of assets under management (the “AUM”) per annum payable monthly. The AUM is not adjusted for

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accumulated depreciation. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, asset management fee payable to the GP was $325,000 and $589,000, respectively.
Distribution fees – the Class R Unit is subject to a distribution fee of 0.25% of the Class R Unit price per annum, payable to Sealy Investment Securities, LLC ("SIS"), a Sealy affiliate and the managing broker-dealer for the Private Offering, from quarterly and liquidating distributions. The Company may prepay SIS, and has prepaid, the distribution fee in the amount of 2.5% of the Class R Unitholders’ gross contributions. The Company is withholding from the investors’ quarterly distributions at an annual rate of 0.25% of gross contributions currently and will withhold from liquidating distributions, not to exceed 2.5% in total.
Financing fees – the GP may earn a financing coordination fee of up to 0.5% of the principal amount of new or refinanced loans for services related to loan negotiations.
Issuance costs – the Company reimburses Sealy for offering-related costs and for costs in connection with the administration of the DRIP. The Company incurred approximately $3.0 million and $4.8 million of offering-related costs payable to Sealy during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Pursuant to the broker-dealer agreement with SIS, the Company pays SIS a monthly retainer fee of $50,000 and may reimburse SIS for sales support costs related to the Private Offering. The Company paid SIS $3.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively, pursuant to the broker-dealer agreement during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Additionally, the Company may pay an alternative selling commission not to exceed 4.25% of gross offering proceeds. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, issuance costs payable to Sealy were approximately $351,000 and $340,000, respectively.
Property management fees and leasing commissions – the Company has property management agreements with Sealy, under which it pays a monthly property management fee of 2.00% to 4.00% of monthly gross receipts from the properties, less any management fee paid to a third party. Additionally, Sealy receives 50% of all late payments and returned checks collected and monthly accounting fees at a set rate stated in the management agreements and adjusted annually. The management agreements also state that Sealy may receive market-based leasing commissions based on the location of each property, less any commission paid to a third party.
Other costs – the Company does not have employees and periodically reimburses Sealy and its affiliates for the employee costs for accounting, onsite staff, compliance costs, consulting services related to insurance, property tax, design services and other expenses such as postage and pursuit costs on dead deals, in accordance with the Partnership Agreement and the confidential private placement memorandum of the Private Offering. As of December 31, 2024, reimbursement costs payable were approximately $222,000. The Company did not have any reimbursement costs payable as of December 31, 2023.

 

 

Note 9. Concentration Risks

The Company currently owns real estate located primarily in the Southern and Midwestern United States. This geographic concentration creates a concentration of credit risk with respect to revenue generation. The Company has not experienced losses with respect to its geographic concentration.

As of December 31, 2024, three of the Company's 28 tenants had an annualized base rent representing 14.8%, 12.2%, and 11.0% of total annualized base rent. No current rent receivable was due from these tenants as of December 31, 2024.

 

 

Note 10. Subsequent Events

 

From January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025, we received $20.5 million of capital contributions, after selling commissions, managing broker-dealer fees, and broker-dealer due-diligence fees, by issuing approximately 227,209

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Units under the Private Offering. We issued approximately 14,000 Units under DRIP in the same period for $1.3 million.

On January 29, 2025, the KeyBank Credit Agreement was amended to expand the aggregate commitment amount under the KeyBank Credit Facility to $100 million and extend the maturity date to September 30, 2025, which can be further extended to December 31, 2025, provided certain conditions are met. Terms related to interest and unused commitment fees were unchanged by the January 2025 amendment.

On March 21, 2025, we closed the purchase of an industrial property of approximately 575,200 square feet in Kansas City, Kansas for a purchase price of $39.5 million exclusive of transaction costs. The property is fully occupied by a single tenant whose lease expires September 30, 2029. This purchase was funded with a $39.5 million borrowing under the KeyBank Credit Facility. On March 24, 2025, we acquired an industrial property of approximately 182,000 square feet in Indianapolis, Indiana, for a purchase price of $18.5 million exclusive of transaction costs. The property is 100% occupied by a single tenant whose lease expires September 30, 2037. This acquisition was funded with a $18.5 million borrowing under the KeyBank Credit Facility.

 

From January 1, 2025 to April 18, 2025, we paid down the KeyBank Credit Facility by $23.2 million and borrowed $58.0 million to fund the acquisitions described above. As of April 18, 2025, the outstanding balance under the KeyBank Credit Facility was $69.3 million.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: April 21, 2025

SEALY INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS IV, LP

 

 

By: Sealy Industrial Partners IV GP, LLC, its general partner

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Mark P. Sealy

 

Name:

Mark P. Sealy

 

Title:

Manager

 

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