Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. announced that on June 26, 2013, Eugene Rothenberg retired from the Board of Directors. In order to fill the resulting vacancy, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Brian H. Haimm as a Class II Director for the remaining term of Class II expiring in 2014.

This appointment has been accepted, effective June 26, 2013. Mr. Haimm is considered an independent Director under the pertinent NYSE rules. Mr. Haimm was also appointed to the Audit Committee.

Mr. Haimm is Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Ascend Capital.