Plymouth Industrial REIT Discloses Lawsuit Challenging Merger Agreement, Not Seeking to Halt Deal

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Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. disclosed a lawsuit challenging its merger agreement, with the plaintiff seeking to enjoin funds but not the merger itself, ahead of the January 22 stockholder vote.

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• Lawsuit Filed Against Merger

  On January 9, 2026, Redimere Advisors LLC filed a complaint in Massachusetts Superior Court against Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc., alleging breach of an engagement letter related to the previously announced merger agreement.

• Emergency Motion to Enjoin Funds

  Redimere also filed an emergency motion seeking to temporarily enjoin the Company from transferring its interest in the merger agreement and to prevent $60 million from being paid to the Company or its stockholders, instead directing it to a third-party trustee.

• Merger Transactions Not Challenged

  Crucially, on January 13, 2026, Redimere specifically represented to the Court that it is not seeking to enjoin the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement itself.

• Hearing Scheduled

  A hearing on the emergency motion has been granted and is scheduled for January 20, 2026, just two days before the special meeting for stockholders to vote on the merger.

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Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. is facing a lawsuit from Redimere Advisors LLC alleging breach of an engagement letter related to its pending merger. While the plaintiff is seeking to temporarily enjoin the transfer of $60 million in funds related to the merger, they have explicitly stated they are not seeking to enjoin the merger transactions themselves. This distinction is critical, as it suggests the lawsuit, while a significant legal and financial overhang, may not directly prevent the merger from closing as scheduled. The company intends to vigorously defend against the claims, and investors should monitor the outcome of the January 20, 2026 hearing.