Innovative Industrial Properties(IIPR) Prnewswire·2025-02-25 17:10Core Viewpoint - The Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit due to alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with claims of misleading statements regarding its financial performance and rental income [1][3]. Company Overview - Innovative Industrial Properties is a self-advised Maryland corporation focused on acquiring, owning, and managing specialized properties leased to state-licensed operators for regulated cannabis facilities [2]. Allegations of the Lawsuit - The lawsuit alleges that during the class period, the company made false or misleading statements and failed to disclose significant declines in rent and property-management fees, which would impair its ability to maintain funds from operations (FFO) and revenue growth [3]. - Specific claims include a reported normalized FFO per share of 2.03 and declining from 76.5 million, which also missed estimates and declined from 3.0 million decline in contractual rent and property management fees due to properties regained since June 2023, and a $1.3 million decline from re-classified leases, contributing to the overall revenue drop [4]. Impact on Stock Price - Following the financial disclosures on November 6, 2024, the stock price of Innovative Industrial Properties fell more than 10% [4]. - On December 20, 2024, the company announced that PharmaCann Inc., a tenant responsible for 17% of its total rental revenues, defaulted on rent obligations, leading to a nearly 23% drop in stock price [5]. Lead Plaintiff Process - The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 allows any investor who purchased Innovative Industrial Properties securities during the class period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, representing the interests of the class [6].