From Freehold, New Jersey the SacramentoBee says UMH Properties has completed the underwriting of one million shares of its 8.25% Series A Preferred Stock at $25.292 per share, and anticipates a net return of $24,500,000 before expenses. The company intends to acquire additional properties and pay down debt with the proceeds. Underwriter JPMorgan Securities LLC will have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 150,000 shares. The shares being offered will be conjoined with the outstanding 1,338,800 shares. UMH is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates 9,000 manufactured home sites in 41 communities in six states east of the Mississippi. It also sells manufactured homes into its communities.

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