10-Q

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number: 001-13777

GETTY REALTY CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland	11-3412575
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Two Jericho Plaza, Suite 110

Jericho, New York 11753-1681

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(516) 478-5400

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

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 the 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	☒	Smaller reporting company	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)			Emerging growth company	☐

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.    ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

The registrant had outstanding 39,609,859 shares of common stock as of October 26, 2017.

GETTY REALTY CORP.

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	1
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016	1
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016	2
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016	3
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	4
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	20
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	31
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	31
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	33
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	33
Item 5.	Other Information	33
Item 6.	Exhibits	34
Signatures		35

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GETTY REALTY CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
ASSETS:
Real estate:
Land	$	552,782		$	474,115
Buildings and improvements		353,272			306,980
Construction in progress		1,266			426
		907,320			781,521
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(130,352	)		(120,576	)
Real estate held for use, net		776,968			660,945
Real estate held for sale, net		—			645
Real estate, net		776,968			661,590
Investment in direct financing leases, net		90,261			92,097
Notes and mortgages receivable		31,672			32,737
Cash and cash equivalents		18,040			12,523
Restricted cash		820			671
Deferred rent receivable		32,506			29,966
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,950 and $2,006, respectively		2,780			4,118
Prepaid expenses and other assets		51,738			43,604
Total assets	$	1,004,785		$	877,306
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Borrowings under credit agreement, net	$	94,327		$	123,801
Senior unsecured notes, net		224,637			174,743
Environmental remediation obligations		64,862			74,516
Dividends payable		11,165			9,742
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		61,950			63,586
Total liabilities		456,941			446,388
Commitments and contingencies (notes 3, 4, 5 and 6)		—			—
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; unissued		—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 39,501,071 and    34,393,114 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		395			344
Additional paid-in capital		599,212			485,659
Dividends paid in excess of earnings		(51,763	)		(55,085	)
Total shareholders’ equity		547,844			430,918
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,004,785		$	877,306

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GETTY REALTY CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenues:
Revenues from rental properties	$	24,913		$	23,989		$	73,175		$	71,936
Tenant reimbursements		3,799			3,736			10,716			10,846
Interest on notes and mortgages receivable		752			786			2,259			2,770
Total revenues		29,464			28,511			86,150			85,552
Operating expenses:
Property costs		5,307			5,220			15,368			16,262
Impairments		2,167			1,152			6,549			5,264
Environmental		1,045			890			931			2,653
General and administrative		3,395			3,257			10,562			11,107
Allowance (recoveries) for uncollectible accounts		139			(132	)		200			(606	)
Depreciation and amortization		4,678			5,411			13,465			14,649
Total operating expenses		16,731			15,798			47,075			49,329
Operating income		12,733			12,713			39,075			36,223
Gains on dispositions of real estate		163			11			339			5,376
Other income, net		881			644			4,992			1,418
Interest expense		(4,319	)		(4,156	)		(12,678	)		(12,526	)
Earnings from continuing operations		9,458			9,212			31,728			30,491
Discontinued operations:
(Loss) earnings from operating activities		(118	)		(387	)		2,422			(230	)
(Loss) on dispositions of real estate		—			(21	)		—			(178	)
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations		(118	)		(408	)		2,422			(408	)
Net earnings	$	9,340		$	8,804		$	34,150		$	30,083
Basic and diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	0.24		$	0.27		$	0.87		$	0.90
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations		—			(0.01	)		0.07			(0.02	)
Net earnings	$	0.24		$	0.26		$	0.94		$	0.88
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		38,702			33,776			35,979			33,716
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.28		$	0.25		$	0.84		$	0.75

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GETTY REALTY CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings	$	34,150		$	30,083
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flow provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense		13,465			14,649
Impairment charges		7,044			6,787
(Gains) loss on dispositions of real estate
Continuing operations		(339	)		(5,376	)
Discontinued operations		—			178
Deferred rent receivable, net of allowance		(2,540	)		(3,341	)
Allowance (recoveries) for uncollectible accounts		200			(606	)
Accretion expense		2,621			3,020
Other		1,229			1,455
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(67	)		(273	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(77	)		626
Environmental remediation obligations		(15,752	)		(13,652	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		265			(599	)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities		40,199			32,951
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property acquisitions		(143,885	)		(2,155	)
Capital expenditures		(307	)		—
Addition to construction in progress		(839	)		(246	)
Proceeds from dispositions of real estate
Continuing operations		2,410			1,870
Discontinued operations		—			—
Deposits for property acquisitions		1,711			(146	)
Amortization of investment in direct financing leases		1,836			1,462
Collection of notes and mortgages receivable		1,498			16,958
Net cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities		(137,576	)		17,743
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under credit agreement		65,000			8,000
Repayments under credit agreement		(95,000	)		(27,000	)
Proceeds from senior unsecured notes		50,000			—
Payments of cash dividends		(28,457	)		(27,941	)
Payments in settlement of restricted stock units		(1,195	)		(289	)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net		112,857			2,940
Other		(162	)		(353	)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities		103,043			(44,643	)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		5,666			6,051
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		13,194			4,351
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	18,860		$	10,402
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	11,834		$	11,884
Income taxes		36			371
Environmental remediation obligations		9,636			9,846
Non-cash transactions:
Issuance of notes and mortgages receivable related to property dispositions	$	432		$	1,814

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1. — DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Getty Realty Corp. (together with its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated or except where the context otherwise requires, “we,” “us” or “our”) is the leading publicly-traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”) in the United States specializing in the ownership, leasing and financing of convenience store and gasoline station properties. As of September 30, 2017, we owned 792 properties and leased 81 properties from third-party landlords. These 873 properties are located in 27 states across the United States and Washington, D.C. Our properties are operated under a variety of nationally recognized brands including 76, Aloha, BP, Citgo, Conoco, Exxon, Getty, Mobil, RaceTrac, Shell and Valero. Our company was originally founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Jericho, New York.

NOTE 2. — ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Getty Realty Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). We do not distinguish our principal business or our operations on a geographical basis for purposes of measuring performance. We manage and evaluate our operations as a single segment. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts in order to conform to current period presentation.

Unaudited, Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements are unaudited but, in our opinion, reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Use of Estimates, Judgments and Assumptions

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the period reported. Estimates, judgments and assumptions underlying the accompanying consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, real estate, receivables, deferred rent receivable, direct financing leases, depreciation and amortization, impairment of long-lived assets, environmental remediation costs, environmental remediation obligations, litigation, accrued liabilities, income taxes and the allocation of the purchase price of properties acquired to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Application of these estimates and assumptions requires exercise of judgment as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

Real Estate

Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. For acquisitions of real estate which are accounted for as business combinations, we estimate the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, buildings and improvements) “as if vacant” and identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of leasehold interests, above-market and below-market leases, in-place leases and tenant relationships) and assumed debt. Based on these estimates, we allocate the estimated fair value to the applicable assets and liabilities. Fair value is determined based on an exit price approach, which contemplates the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We expense transaction costs associated with business combinations in the period incurred. Acquisitions of real estate which do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. The accounting model for asset acquisitions is similar to the accounting model for business combinations except that the acquisition costs are allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed on a relative fair value basis. See Note 11 for additional information regarding property acquisitions.

We capitalize direct costs, including costs such as construction costs and professional services, and indirect costs associated with the development and construction of real estate assets while substantive activities are ongoing to prepare the assets for their intended use. The capitalization period begins when development activities are underway and ends when it is determined that the asset is substantially complete and ready for its intended use.

When real estate assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization is eliminated from the respective accounts and any gain or loss is credited or charged to income. We evaluate real estate sale transactions where we provide

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seller financing to determine sale and gain recognition in accordance with GAAP. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to income when incurred.

Direct Financing Leases

Income under direct financing leases is included in revenues from rental properties and is recognized over the lease terms using the effective interest rate method which produces a constant periodic rate of return on the net investments in the leased properties. The investments in direct financing leases are increased for interest income earned and amortized over the life of the leases and reduced by the receipt of lease payments. We consider direct financing leases to be past-due or delinquent when a contractually required payment is not remitted in accordance with the provisions of the underlying agreement. We evaluate each account individually and set up an allowance when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms and the amount can be reasonably estimated.

We review our direct financing leases at least annually to determine whether there has been an other-than-temporary decline in the current estimate of residual value of the property. The residual value is our estimate of what we could realize upon the sale of the property at the end of the lease term, based on market information and third-party estimates where available. If this review indicates that a decline in residual value has occurred that is other-than-temporary, we recognize an impairment charge. There were no impairments of any of our direct financing leases during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

When we enter into a contract to sell properties that are recorded as direct financing leases, we evaluate whether we believe that it is probable that the disposition will occur. If we determine that the disposition is probable and therefore the property’s holding period is reduced, we record an allowance for credit losses to reflect the change in the estimate of the undiscounted future rents. Accordingly, the net investment balance is written down to fair value.

Notes and Mortgages Receivable

Notes and mortgages receivable consists of loans originated by us in conjunction with property dispositions and funding provided to tenants in conjunction with property acquisitions. Notes and mortgages receivable are recorded at stated principal amounts. We evaluate the collectability of both interest and principal on each loan to determine whether it is impaired. A loan is considered to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due under the existing contractual terms. When a loan is considered to be impaired, the amount of the loss is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the fair value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the loan’s effective interest rate or to the fair value of the underlying collateral, if the loan is collateralized. Interest income on performing loans is accrued as earned. Interest income on impaired loans is recognized on a cash basis. We do not provide for an additional allowance for loan losses based on the grouping of loans, as we believe that the characteristics of the loans are not sufficiently similar to allow an evaluation of these loans as a group for a possible loan loss allowance. As such, all of our loans are evaluated individually for impairment purposes. There were no impairments related to our notes and mortgages receivable during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Revenue Recognition and Deferred Rent Receivable

Minimum lease payments from operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases. The cumulative difference between lease revenue recognized under this method and the contractual lease payment terms is recorded as deferred rent receivable on our consolidated balance sheets. We reserve for a portion of the recorded deferred rent receivable if circumstances indicate that a tenant will not make all of its contractual lease payments during the current lease term. We make estimates of the collectability of our accounts receivable related to revenue from rental properties. We analyze accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Additionally, with respect to tenants in bankruptcy, we estimate the expected recovery through bankruptcy claims and increase the allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible. If our assumptions regarding the collectability of accounts receivable prove incorrect, we could experience write-offs of the accounts receivable or deferred rent receivable in excess of our allowance for doubtful accounts.

The present value of the difference between the fair market rent and the contractual rent for above-market and below-market leases at the time properties are acquired is amortized into revenues from rental properties over the remaining terms of the in-place leases. Lease termination fees are recognized as other income when earned upon the termination of a tenant’s lease and relinquishment of space in which we have no further obligation to the tenant.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Assets are written down to fair value when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the projected undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amount of those assets. Assets held for disposal are written down to fair value less estimated disposition costs.

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We recorded impairment charges aggregating $2,393,000 and $7,044,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $1,991,000 and $6,787,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, in continuing and discontinued operations. Our estimated fair values, as they relate to property carrying values were primarily based upon (i) estimated sales prices from third-party offers based on signed contracts, letters of intent or indicative bids, for which we do not have access to the unobservable inputs used to determine these estimated fair values, and/or consideration of the amount that currently would be required to replace the asset, as adjusted for obsolescence (this method was used to determine $2,943,000 of the $7,044,000 in impairments recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2017) and (ii) discounted cash flow models (this method was used to determine $451,000 of the $7,044,000 in impairments recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2017). During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recorded $3,650,000 of the $7,044,000 in impairments recognized due to the accumulation of asset retirement costs as a result of changes in estimates associated with our estimated environmental liabilities which increased the carrying values of certain properties in excess of their fair values.

The estimated fair value of real estate is based on the price that would be received from the sale of the property in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In general, we consider multiple internal valuation techniques when measuring the fair value of a property, all of which are based on unobservable inputs and assumptions that are classified within Level 3 of the Fair Value Hierarchy. These unobservable inputs include assumed holding periods ranging up to 15 years, assumed average rent increases of 2.0% annually, income capitalized at a rate of 8.0% and cash flows discounted at a rate of 7.0%. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income because recording an impairment loss results in an immediate negative adjustment to net income. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding future rental rates and operating expenses that could differ materially from actual results in future periods. Where properties held for use have been identified as having a potential for sale, additional judgments are required related to the determination as to the appropriate period over which the projected undiscounted cash flows should include the operating cash flows and the amount included as the estimated residual value. This requires significant judgment. In some cases, the results of whether impairment is indicated are sensitive to changes in assumptions input into the estimates, including the holding period until expected sale.

Deferred Gain

On August 3, 2015, we terminated our unitary triple-net lease (the “Ramoco Lease”) with Hanuman Business, Inc. (d/b/a “Ramoco”), and sold to Ramoco affiliates 48 of the 61 properties that had been subject to the Ramoco Lease. The total consideration for the 48 properties we sold to Ramoco affiliates, including a seller financing mortgage of $13,900,000, was $15,000,000. In accordance with ASC 360-20, Property, Plant and Equipment – Real Estate Sales, we evaluated the accounting for the gain on sales of these assets, noting that the buyer’s initial investment did not represent the amount required for recognition of the gain by the full accrual method. Accordingly, we recorded a deferred gain of $3,900,000 related to the Ramoco sale. The deferred gain was recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on our balance sheet at December 31, 2015. On April 28, 2016, Ramoco affiliates repaid the entire seller financing mortgage and, as a result, the deferred gain was recognized in our consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

All of our financial instruments are reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts which, in our estimation based upon an interpretation of available market information and valuation methodologies, reasonably approximate their fair values, except those separately disclosed in the notes below.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates of fair value that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the period reported using a hierarchy (the “Fair Value Hierarchy”) that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The Fair Value Hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The levels of the Fair Value Hierarchy are as follows: “Level 1” – inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date; “Level 2” – inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly, including inputs in markets that are not considered to be active; and “Level 3” – inputs that are unobservable. Certain types of assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value either on a recurring or non-recurring basis. Assets required or elected to be marked-to-market and reported at fair value every reporting period are valued on a recurring basis. Other assets not required to be recorded at fair value every period may be recorded at fair value if a specific provision or other impairment is recorded within the period to mark the carrying value of the asset to market as of the reporting date. Such assets are valued on a non-recurring basis.

Environmental Remediation Obligations

We record the fair value of a liability for an environmental remediation obligation as an asset and liability when there is a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset and the liability can be reasonably estimated. Environmental

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remediation obligations are estimated based on the level and impact of contamination at each property. The accrued liability is the aggregate of the best estimate of the fair value of cost for each component of the liability. The accrued liability is net of estimated recoveries from state underground storage tank (“UST”) remediation funds considering estimated recovery rates developed from prior experience with the funds. Net environmental liabilities are currently measured based on their expected future cash flows which have been adjusted for inflation and discounted to present value. We accrue for environmental liabilities that we believe are allocable to other potentially responsible parties if it becomes probable that the other parties will not pay their environmental remediation obligations.

Income Taxes

We and our subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Effective January 1, 2001, we elected to qualify, and believe that we are operating so as to qualify, as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on qualifying REIT income, provided that distributions to our shareholders equal at least the amount of our taxable income as defined under the Internal Revenue Code. We accrue for uncertain tax matters when appropriate. The accrual for uncertain tax positions is adjusted as circumstances change and as the uncertainties become more clearly defined, such as when audits are settled or exposures expire. Tax returns for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and tax returns which will be filed for the year ended 2017, remain open to examination by federal and state tax jurisdictions under the respective statutes of limitations.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model requiring a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In adopting ASU 2014-09, companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net). In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients and ASU 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. In September 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Leases (Topic 840), and Leases (Topic 842). These amendments provide additional clarification and implementation guidance on the previously issued ASU 2014-09. These ASUs do not change the core principles of the guidance stated in ASU 2014-09, instead these amendments are intended to clarify and improve operability of certain topics included within the revenue standard. The effective date and transition requirements for these amendments are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of ASU 2014-09, which is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date. Our revenue-producing contracts are primarily leases that are not within the scope of ASU 2014-09. As a result, we do not expect that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have a material impact on our rental income.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 amends the existing accounting standards for lease accounting, including requiring lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets. Lessor accounting will remain similar to lessor accounting under previous GAAP, while aligning with the FASB’s new revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those years, beginning January 1, 2019. Early adoption of ASU 2016-02 is permitted. The standard requires a modified retrospective transition approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with an option to use certain transition relief. We continue to evaluate the effect the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on our consolidated financial statements. However, we currently believe that the adoption will not have a material impact for operating leases where we are a lessor and we will continue to record revenues from rental properties for our operating leases on a straight-line basis. However, for leases where we are a lessee we will be required to record a lease liability and a right of use asset on our consolidated financial statements at fair value upon adoption.

On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”), which amends the current stock compensation guidance. The amendments simplify the accounting for taxes related to stock based compensation, including adjustments as to how excess tax benefits and a company's payments for tax withholdings should be classified. The standard is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We adopted ASU 2016-09 on January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2016-09 had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurements of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”) to amend the accounting for credit losses for certain financial instruments. Under

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the new guidance, an entity recognizes its estimate of expected credit losses as an allowance, which the FASB believes will result in more timely recognition of such losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 is intended to clarify the presentation of cash receipts and payments in specific situations. The amendments in this update are effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-15 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”). ASU 2016-18 requires that amounts classified as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the total beginning and ending amounts for the periods shown on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 will be effective beginning after December 15, 2017 (with early adoption permitted) and will be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. We early adopted ASU 2016-18 on January 1, 2017. As a result of this adoption, we included amounts generally described as restricted cash within the beginning-of-period, change and end-of-period total amounts on the statement of cash flows rather than activities within the statement. At September 31, 2017 and 2016, restricted cash consisted of security deposits received from our tenants.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business (“ASU 2017-01”). ASU 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. ASU 2017-01 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. We early adopted ASU 2017-01 on January 1, 2017. As a result of this adoption, we have evaluated real estate acquisitions completed during 2017 under the new framework and determined that the assets acquired did not meet the definition of a business. Accordingly, we accounted for these transactions as asset acquisitions.

On February 22, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20), Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets (“ASU 2017-05”) to provide guidance for recognizing gains and losses from the transfer of nonfinancial assets and in-substance non-financial assets in contracts with non-customers, unless other specific guidance applies. ASU 2017-05 requires a company to derecognize nonfinancial assets once it transfers control of a distinct nonfinancial asset or distinct in substance nonfinancial asset. As a result of the new guidance, the guidance specific to real estate sales in ASC 360-20 will be eliminated. As such, sales and partial sales of real estate assets will now be subject to the same derecognition model as all other nonfinancial assets. ASU 2017-05 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The effective date of this guidance coincides with revenue recognition guidance. Upon adoption, we will appropriately apply the guidance to prospective disposals of nonfinancial assets within the scope of Subtopic 610-20.

NOTE 3. — LEASES

As of September 30, 2017, we owned 792 properties and leased 81 properties from third-party landlords. These 873 properties are located in 27 states across the United States and Washington, D.C. Substantially all of our properties are leased on a triple-net basis primarily to petroleum distributors, convenience store retailers and, to a lesser extent, to individual operators. Generally, our tenants supply fuel and either operate our properties directly or sublet our properties to operators who operate their convenience stores, gasoline stations, automotive repair service facilities or other businesses at our properties. Our triple-net tenants are responsible for the payment of all taxes, maintenance, repairs, insurance and other operating expenses relating to our properties, and are also responsible for environmental contamination occurring during the terms of their leases and in certain cases also for environmental contamination that existed before their leases commenced. See Note 6 for additional information regarding environmental obligations. Substantially all of our tenants’ financial results depend on the sale of refined petroleum products, convenience store sales or rental income from their subtenants. As a result, our tenants’ financial results are highly dependent on the performance of the petroleum marketing industry, which is highly competitive and subject to volatility. During the terms of our leases, we monitor the credit quality of our triple-net tenants by reviewing their published credit rating, if available, reviewing publicly available financial statements, or reviewing financial or other operating statements which are delivered to us pursuant to applicable lease agreements, monitoring news reports regarding our tenants and their respective businesses, and monitoring the timeliness of lease payments and the performance of other financial covenants under their leases.

Revenues from rental properties included in continuing operations were $24,913,000 and $73,175,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $23,989,000 and $71,936,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Rental income contractually due from our tenants in revenues from rental properties included in continuing

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operations was $24,559,000 and $71,876,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $23,192,000 and $69,427,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

In accordance with GAAP, we recognize rental revenue in amounts which vary from the amount of rent contractually due during the periods presented. As a result, revenues from rental properties include non-cash adjustments recorded for deferred rental revenue due to the recognition of rental income on a straight-line basis over the current lease term, the net amortization of above-market and below-market leases, rental income recorded under direct financing leases using the effective interest method which produces a constant periodic rate of return on the net investments in the leased properties and the amortization of deferred lease incentives (the “Revenue Recognition Adjustments”). Revenue Recognition Adjustments included in revenues from rental properties in continuing operations were $354,000 and $1,299,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $797,000 and $2,509,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. We reserve for a portion of the recorded deferred rent receivable if circumstances indicate that a tenant will not make all of its contractual lease payments during the current lease term. Our assessments and assumptions regarding the recoverability of the deferred rent receivable are reviewed on an ongoing basis and such assessments and assumptions are subject to change. There were no deferred rent receivable reserves as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Tenant reimbursements, which consist of real estate taxes and other municipal charges paid by us which were reimbursable by our tenants pursuant to the terms of triple-net lease agreements, included in continuing operations were $3,799,000 and $10,716,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $3,736,000 and $10,846,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

We incurred $42,000 and $148,000 of lease origination costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. This deferred expense is recognized on a straight-line basis as amortization expense in our consolidated statements of operations over the terms of the various leases.

The components of the $90,261,000 investment in direct financing leases as of September 30, 2017, are minimum lease payments receivable of $157,623,000 plus unguaranteed estimated residual value of $13,979,000 less unearned income of $81,341,000. The components of the $92,097,000 investment in direct financing leases as of December 31, 2016, are minimum lease payments receivable of $167,064,000 plus unguaranteed estimated residual value of $13,979,000 less unearned income of $88,946,000.

Major Tenants

As of September 30, 2017, we had three significant tenants by revenue:

• We leased 163 convenience store and gasoline station properties in three separate unitary leases and three stand-alone leases to subsidiaries of Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) (“Global Partners”). In the aggregate, our leases with subsidiaries of Global Partners represented 21% of our total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. All of our unitary leases with subsidiaries of Global Partners are guaranteed by the parent company.

• We leased 76 convenience store and gasoline station properties pursuant to two separate unitary leases to subsidiaries of Chestnut Petroleum Dist., Inc. (“Chestnut Petroleum”). In the aggregate, our leases with subsidiaries of Chestnut Petroleum represented 16% and 14% of our total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The largest of these unitary leases, covering 57 of our properties, is guaranteed by the parent company, its principals and numerous Chestnut Petroleum affiliates.

• We leased 77 convenience store and gasoline station properties pursuant to three separate unitary leases to Apro, LLC (d/b/a “United Oil”). In the aggregate, our leases with United Oil represented 15% of our total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Marketing and the Master Lease

As of September 30, 2017, 385 of the properties we own or lease were previously leased to Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc. (“Marketing”) pursuant to a master lease (the “Master Lease”). In December 2011, Marketing filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The Master Lease was terminated effective April 30, 2012, and in July 2012, the Bankruptcy Court approved Marketing’s Plan of Liquidation and appointed a trustee to oversee liquidation of the Marketing estate. On October 19, 2015, the Bankruptcy Court issued a final decree approving final distributions by the liquidating trustee for the Marketing estate and closing the Chapter 11 cases.

As of September 30, 2017, we have entered into long-term triple-net leases with petroleum distributors for 14 separate property portfolios comprising 340 properties in the aggregate and 27 properties leased as single unit triple-net leases, that were previously leased to Marketing. The long-term triple-net leases with petroleum distributors are unitary triple-net lease agreements generally with an initial term of 15 to 20 years and options for successive renewal terms of up to 20 years. Rent is scheduled to increase at varying

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intervals during both the initial and renewal terms of our leases. Several of the leases provide for additional rent based on the aggregate volume of fuel sold. In addition, the majority of the leases require the tenants to make capital expenditures at our properties, substantially all of which are related to the replacement of USTs that are owned by our tenants. As of September 30, 2017, we have a remaining commitment to fund up to $9,035,000 in the aggregate with our tenants for our portion of such capital expenditures. Our commitment provides us with the option to either reimburse our tenants or to offset rent when these capital expenditures are made. This deferred expense is recognized on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rental revenue in our consolidated statements of operations over the life of the various leases.

As part of the triple-net leases for properties previously leased to Marketing, we transferred title of the USTs to our tenants, and the obligation to pay for the retirement and decommissioning or removal of USTs at the end of their useful lives, or earlier if circumstances warranted, was fully or partially transferred to our new tenants. We remain contingently liable for this obligation in the event that our tenants do not satisfy their responsibilities. Accordingly, through September 30, 2017, we removed $13,813,000 of asset retirement obligations and $10,808,000 of net asset retirement costs related to USTs from our balance sheet. The cumulative net amount of $3,005,000 is recorded as deferred rental revenue and will be recognized on a straight-line basis as additional revenues from rental properties over the terms of the various leases.

NOTE 4. — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Credit Risk

In order to minimize our exposure to credit risk associated with financial instruments, we place our temporary cash investments, if any, with high credit quality institutions. Temporary cash investments, if any, are currently held in an overnight bank time deposit with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and these balances, at times, exceed federally insurable limits.

Legal Proceedings

We are subject to various legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of our business. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had accrued $11,513,000 and $11,768,000, respectively, for certain of these matters which we believe were appropriate based on information then currently available. We have recorded credits aggregating $106,000 and provisions aggregating $801,000 for litigation losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, for certain of these matters. We are unable to estimate ranges in excess of the amount accrued with any certainty for these matters. It is possible that our assumptions regarding the ultimate allocation method and share of responsibility that we used to allocate environmental liabilities may change, which may result in our providing an accrual, or adjustments to the amounts recorded, for environmental litigation accruals. Matters related to our former Newark, New Jersey Terminal and the Lower Passaic River and MTBE litigations in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, in particular, could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, ability to pay dividends or stock price.

In June 2017, we received a $3,750,000 insurance settlement for reimbursement of previously incurred environmental settlement costs and legal expenses. This amount was recorded in other income, net in our consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

Matters related to our former Newark, New Jersey Terminal and the Lower Passaic River

In September 2003, we received a directive (the “Directive”) issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) under the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act. The Directive indicated that we are one of approximately 66 potentially responsible parties for alleged natural resource damages resulting from the discharges of hazardous substances along the Lower Passaic River (the “Lower Passaic River”). The Directive provides, among other things, that the named recipients must conduct an assessment of the natural resources that have been injured by discharges into the Lower Passaic River and must implement interim compensatory restoration for the injured natural resources. The NJDEP alleges that our liability arises from alleged discharges originating from our former Newark, New Jersey Terminal site (which was sold in October 2013). We responded to the Directive by asserting that we are not liable. There has been no material activity and/or communications by the NJDEP with respect to the Directive since early after its issuance.

In May 2007, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) entered into an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent (“AOC”) with over 70 parties to perform a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (“RI/FS”) for a 17-mile stretch of the Lower Passaic River in New Jersey. The RI/FS is intended to address the investigation and evaluation of alternative remedial actions with respect to alleged damages to the Lower Passaic River. Most of the parties to the AOC, including us, are also members of a Cooperating Parties Group (“CPG”). The CPG agreed to an interim allocation formula for purposes of allocating the costs to complete the RI/FS among its members, with the understanding that this agreed-upon allocation formula is not binding on the parties in terms of any potential liability for the costs to remediate the Lower Passaic River. The CPG submitted to the EPA its draft RI/FS in 2015. The draft RI/FS set forth various alternatives for remediating the entire 17-mile stretch of the Lower

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Passaic River, and provides that cost estimate for the preferred remedial action presented therein is in the range of approximately $483,000,000 to $725,000,000. The EPA is still evaluating the draft RI/FS report submitted by the CPG.

In addition to the RI/FS activities, other actions relating to the investigation and/or remediation of the Lower Passaic River have proceeded as follows. First, in June 2012, certain members of the CPG entered into an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent (“10.9 AOC”) effective June 18, 2012, to perform certain remediation activities, including removal and capping of sediments at the river mile 10.9 area and certain testing. The EPA also issued a Unilateral Order to Occidental Chemical Corporation (“Occidental”) directing Occidental to participate and contribute to the cost of the river mile 10.9 work. Concurrent with the CPG’s work on the RI/FS, on April 11, 2014, the EPA issued a draft Focused Feasibility Study (“FFS”) with proposed remedial alternatives to remediate the lower 8-miles of the 17-mile stretch of the Lower Passaic River. The FFS was subject to public comments and objections, and on March 4, 2016, the EPA issued its Record of Decision (“ROD”) for the lower 8-miles selecting a remedy that involves bank-to-bank dredging and installing an engineered cap with an estimated cost of $1,380,000,000. On March 31, 2016, we and more than 100 other potentially responsible parties received from the EPA a “Notice of Potential Liability and Commencement of Negotiations for Remedial Design” (“Notice”), which informed the recipients that the EPA intends to seek an Administrative Order on Consent and Settlement Agreement with Occidental for remedial design of the remedy selected in the ROD, after which the EPA plans to begin negotiations with “major” potentially responsible parties for implementation and/or payment of the selected remedy. The Notice also stated that the EPA believes that some of the potentially responsible parties and other parties not yet identified as potentially responsible parties will be eligible for a cash out settlement with the EPA. On October 5, 2016, the EPA announced that it had entered into a settlement agreement with Occidental which requires that Occidental perform the remedial design (which is expected to take four years to complete) for the remedy selected for the lower 8-miles of the Lower Passaic River. By letter dated March 30, 2017, the EPA advised the recipients of the Notice that it would be entering into cash out settlements with 20 potentially responsible parties to resolve their alleged liability for the lower 8-mile remedial action that is the subject of the ROD. The letter also stated that the EPA would begin a process for identifying other potentially responsible parties for negotiation of cash out settlements to resolve their alleged liability for the lower 8-mile remedial action that is the subject of the ROD. We were not included in the initial group of 20 parties identified by the EPA for cash out settlements.

Many uncertainties remain regarding how the EPA intends to implement the ROD. We anticipate that performance of the EPA’s selected remedy will be subject to future negotiations, potential enforcement proceedings and/or possible litigation. The RI/FS, AOC, 10.9 AOC and Notice do not obligate us to fund or perform remedial action contemplated by either the ROD or RI/FS and do not resolve liability issues for remedial work or the restoration of or compensation for alleged natural resource damages to the Lower Passaic River, which are not known at this time. Our ultimate liability, if any, in the pending and possible future proceedings pertaining to the Lower Passaic River is uncertain and subject to numerous contingencies which cannot be predicted and the outcome of which are not yet known.

MTBE Litigation – State of New Jersey

We are defending against a lawsuit brought by various governmental agencies of the State of New Jersey, including the NJDEP alleging various theories of liability due to contamination of groundwater with methyl tertiary butyl ether (a fuel derived from methanol, commonly referred to as “MTBE”) involving multiple locations throughout the State of New Jersey (the “New Jersey MDL Proceedings”). The complaint names as defendants approximately 50 petroleum refiners, manufacturers, distributors and retailers of MTBE or gasoline containing MTBE. The State of New Jersey is seeking reimbursement of significant clean-up and remediation costs arising out of the alleged release of MTBE containing gasoline in the State of New Jersey and is asserting various natural resource damage claims as well as liability against the owners and operators of gasoline station properties from which the releases occurred. Several of the named defendants have already settled the case against them. These cases have been transferred to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey for pre-trial proceedings and trial, although a trial date has not yet been set. We continue to engage in settlement negotiations and a dialogue with the plaintiff’s counsel to educate them on the unique role of the Company and our business as compared to other defendants in the litigation. Although the ultimate outcome of the New Jersey MDL Proceedings cannot be ascertained at this time, we believe that it is probable that this litigation will be resolved in a manner that is unfavorable to us. We are unable to estimate the range of loss in excess of the amount accrued with certainty for the New Jersey MDL Proceedings as we do not believe that plaintiffs’ settlement proposal is realistic and there remains uncertainty as to the allegations in this case as they relate to us, our defenses to the claims, our rights to indemnification or contribution from other parties and the aggregate possible amount of damages for which we may be held liable. It is possible that losses related to the New Jersey MDL Proceedings in excess of the amounts accrued as of September 30, 2017, could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, ability to pay dividends or stock price.

MTBE Litigation – State of Pennsylvania

On July 7, 2014, our subsidiary, Getty Properties Corp., was served with a complaint filed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (the “State”) in the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County relating to alleged statewide MTBE contamination in Pennsylvania (the “Complaint”). The Complaint names us and more than 50 other defendants, including Exxon Mobil, various BP entities, Chevron, Citgo, Gulf, Lukoil Americas, Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc., Marathon, Hess, Shell Oil, Texaco, Valero, as well

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as other smaller petroleum refiners, manufacturers, distributors and retailers of MTBE or gasoline containing MTBE. The Complaint seeks compensation for natural resource damages and for injuries sustained as a result of “defendants’ unfair and deceptive trade practices and acts in the marketing of MTBE and gasoline containing MTBE.” The plaintiffs also seek to recover costs paid or incurred by the State to detect, treat and remediate MTBE from public and private water wells and groundwater. The plaintiffs assert causes of action against all defendants based on multiple theories, including strict liability – defective design; strict liability – failure to warn; public nuisance; negligence; trespass; and violation of consumer protection law.

The case was filed in the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, but was removed by defendants to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and then transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York so that it may be managed as part of the ongoing MTBE MDL. Plaintiffs have recently filed a Second Amended Complaint naming additional defendants and adding factual allegations intended to bolster their claims against the defendants. We have joined with other defendants in the filing of a motion to dismiss the claims against us. This motion is pending with the Court. We intend to defend vigorously the claims made against us. Our ultimate liability, if any, in this proceeding is uncertain and subject to numerous contingencies which cannot be predicted and the outcome of which are not yet known.

NOTE 5. — DEBT

The amounts outstanding under our Credit Agreement and Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement (both defined below) are as follows (in thousands):

	Maturity Date	Interest Rate			September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility	June 2018		3.58	%	$	45,000		$	75,000
Unsecured Term Loan	June 2020		3.54	%		50,000			50,000
Series A Notes	February 2021		6.00	%		100,000			100,000
Series B Notes	June 2023		5.35	%		75,000			75,000
Series C Notes	February 2025		4.75	%		50,000			—
Total debt						320,000			300,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs, net						(1,036	)		(1,456	)
Total debt, net					$	318,964		$	298,544

Credit Agreement

On June 2, 2015, we entered into a $225,000,000 senior unsecured credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with a group of banks led by Bank of America, N.A. (the “Bank Syndicate”). The Credit Agreement consists of a $175,000,000 unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”), which is scheduled to mature in June 2018 and a $50,000,000 unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”), which is scheduled to mature in June 2020. Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement and our continued compliance with its provisions, we have the option to (a) extend the term of the Revolving Facility for one additional year to June 2019 and (b) increase by $75,000,000 the amount of the Revolving Facility to $250,000,000.

On February 21, 2017, we entered into a First Amendment to the Credit Agreement to permit the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement described under “Senior Unsecured Notes” below.

The Credit Agreement incurs interest and fees at various rates based on our net debt to EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) at the end of each quarterly reporting period. The Revolving Facility permits borrowings at an interest rate equal to the sum of a base rate plus a margin of 0.95% to 2.25% or a LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.95% to 3.25%. The annual commitment fee on the undrawn funds under the Revolving Facility is 0.25% to 0.30%. The Term Loan bears interest at a rate equal to the sum of a base rate plus a margin of 0.90% to 2.20% or a LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.90% to 3.20%. The Term Loan does not provide for scheduled reductions in the principal balance prior to its maturity.

Senior Unsecured Notes

On February 21, 2017, we entered into a second amended and restated note purchase and guarantee agreement (the “Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement”) amending and restating our existing senior note purchase agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America (“Prudential”) and certain affiliates of Prudential. Pursuant to the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement, we agreed that our (a) 6.0% Series A Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 25, 2021, in the original aggregate principal amount of $100,000,000 (the “Series A Notes”) and (b) 5.35% Series B Guaranteed Senior Notes due June 2, 2023, in the original aggregate principal amount of $75,000,000 (the “Series B Notes”) that were outstanding under the existing senior note purchase agreement would continue to remain outstanding under the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement and we authorized and issued our 4.75% Series C Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 25, 2025, in the aggregate

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principal amount of $50,000,000 (the “Series C Notes” and, together with the Series A Notes and Series B Notes, the “Notes”). The Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement does not provide for scheduled reductions in the principal balance of the Notes prior to their respective maturities.

Covenants

The Credit Agreement and the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement contain customary financial covenants such as availability, leverage and coverage ratios and minimum tangible net worth, as well as limitations on restricted payments, which may limit our ability to incur additional debt or pay dividends. The Credit Agreement and the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement also contain customary events of default, including cross defaults to each other, change of control and failure to maintain REIT status (provided that the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement requires a mandatory offer to prepay the Notes upon a change in control in lieu of a change of control event of default). Any event of default, if not cured or waived in a timely manner, would increase by 200 basis points (2.00%) the interest rate we pay under the Credit Agreement or under the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement and could result in the acceleration of our indebtedness under the Credit Agreement and the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement. We may be prohibited from drawing funds under the Revolving Facility if there is any event or condition that constitutes an event of default under the Credit Agreement or that, with the giving of any notice, the passage of time, or both, would be an event of default under the Credit Agreement.

As of September 30, 2017, we are in compliance with all of the terms of the Credit Agreement and Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement, including the various financial covenants described herein.

Debt Maturities

As of September 30, 2017, scheduled debt maturities, including balloon payments, are as follows (in thousands):

	Revolving Facility		Term Loan		Senior Unsecured Notes		Total
2017	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
2018 (1)		45,000		—		—		45,000
2019		—		—		—		—
2020		—		50,000		—		50,000
2021		—		—		100,000		100,000
Thereafter		—		—		125,000		125,000
Total	$	45,000	$	50,000	$	225,000	$	320,000

(1) The Revolving Facility matures in June 2018 and may be extended for one year at our election, subject to certain conditions.

NOTE 6. — ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

We are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations, including matters relating to the protection of the environment such as the remediation of known contamination and the retirement and decommissioning or removal of long-lived assets including buildings containing hazardous materials, USTs and other equipment. Environmental costs are principally attributable to remediation costs which are incurred for, among other things, removing USTs, excavation of contaminated soil and water, installing, operating, maintaining and decommissioning remediation systems, monitoring contamination and governmental agency compliance reporting required in connection with contaminated properties. We seek reimbursement from state UST remediation funds related to these environmental costs where available. The estimated future costs for known environmental remediation requirements are accrued when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The accrued liability is the aggregate of the best estimate of the fair value of cost for each component of the liability, net of estimated recoveries from state UST remediation funds considering estimated recovery rates developed from prior experience with the funds.

In July 2012, we purchased a 10-year pollution legal liability insurance policy covering substantially all of our properties at that time for preexisting unknown environmental liabilities and new environmental events. The policy has a $50,000,000 aggregate limit and is subject to various self-insured retentions and other conditions and limitations. Our intention in purchasing this policy is to obtain protection predominantly for significant events. No assurances can be given that we will obtain a net financial benefit from this investment. In addition to the environmental insurance policy purchased by the Company, we also took assignment of certain environmental insurance policies, and rights to reimbursement for claims made thereunder, from Marketing, by order of the Bankruptcy Court during Marketing’s bankruptcy proceedings. Under these assigned polices, we have received and expect to continue to receive reimbursement of certain remediation expenses for covered claims.

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We enter into leases and various other agreements which contractually allocate responsibility between the parties for known and unknown environmental liabilities at or relating to the subject properties. We are contingently liable for these environmental obligations in the event that our tenant or other counterparty does not satisfy them. It is possible that our assumptions regarding the ultimate allocation method and share of responsibility that we used to allocate environmental liabilities may change, which may result in material adjustments to the amounts recorded for environmental litigation accruals and environmental remediation liabilities. We are required to accrue for environmental liabilities that we believe are allocable to others under our leases and other agreements if we determine that it is probable that our tenant or other counterparty will not meet its environmental obligations. We may ultimately be responsible to pay for environmental liabilities as the property owner if our tenant or other counterparty fails to pay them. We assess whether to accrue for environmental liabilities based upon relevant factors including our tenants’ histories of paying for such obligations, our assessment of their financial ability, and their intent to pay for such obligations. However, there can be no assurance that our assessments are correct or that our tenants who have paid their obligations in the past will continue to do so. The ultimate resolution of these matters could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, ability to pay dividends or stock price.

For substantially all of our triple-net leases, our tenants are contractually responsible for compliance with environmental laws and regulations, removal of USTs at the end of their lease term (the cost of which in certain cases is partially borne by us) and remediation of any environmental contamination that arises during the term of their tenancy. Under the terms of our leases covering properties previously leased to Marketing (substantially all of which commenced in 2012), we have agreed to be responsible for environmental contamination at the premises that was known at the time the lease commenced, and for environmental contamination discovered (other than as a result of a voluntary site investigation) during the first 10 years of the lease term (or a shorter period for a minority of such leases). After expiration of such 10-year (or, in certain cases, shorter) period, responsibility for all newly discovered contamination, even if it relates to periods prior to commencement of the lease, is contractually allocated to our tenant. Our tenants at properties previously leased to Marketing are in all cases responsible for the cost of any remediation of contamination that results from their use and occupancy of our properties. Under substantially all of our other triple-net leases, responsibility for remediation of all environmental contamination discovered during the term of the lease (including known and unknown contamination that existed prior to commencement of the lease) is the responsibility of our tenant.

We anticipate that a majority of the USTs at properties previously leased to Marketing will be replaced over the next several years because these USTs are either at or near the end of their useful lives. For long-term, triple-net leases covering sites previously leased to Marketing, our tenants are responsible for the cost of removal and replacement of USTs and for remediation of contamination found during such UST removal and replacement, unless such contamination was found during the first 10 years of the lease term and also existed prior to commencement of the lease. In those cases, we are responsible for costs associated with the remediation of such contamination. We have also agreed to be responsible for environmental contamination that existed prior to the sale of certain properties assuming the contamination is discovered (other than as a result of a voluntary site investigation) during the first five years after the sale of the properties. For properties that are vacant, we are responsible for costs associated with UST removals and for the cost of remediation of contamination found during the removal of USTs. See Note 3 for additional information.

In the course of certain UST removals and replacements at properties previously leased to Marketing where we retained continuing responsibility for preexisting environmental obligations, previously unknown environmental contamination was and continues to be discovered. As a result, we have developed a reasonable estimate of fair value for the prospective future environmental liability resulting from preexisting unknown environmental contamination and have accrued for these estimated costs. These estimates are based primarily upon quantifiable trends which we believe allow us to make reasonable estimates of fair value for the future costs of environmental remediation resulting from the removal and replacement of USTs. Our accrual of the additional liability represents the best estimate of the fair value of cost for each component of the liability, net of estimated recoveries from state UST remediation funds considering estimated recovery rates developed from prior experience with the funds. In arriving at our accrual, we analyzed the ages of USTs at properties where we would be responsible for preexisting contamination found within ten years after commencement of a lease (for properties subject to long-term triple-net leases) or five years from a sale (for divested properties), and projected a cost to closure for new environmental contamination.

We measure our environmental remediation liabilities at fair value based on expected future net cash flows, adjusted for inflation (using a range of 2.0% to 2.75%), and then discount them to present value (using a range of 4.0% to 7.0%). We adjust our environmental remediation liability quarterly to reflect changes in projected expenditures, changes in present value due to the passage of time and reductions in estimated liabilities as a result of actual expenditures incurred during each quarter. As of September 30, 2017, we had accrued a total of $64,862,000 for our prospective environmental remediation obligations. This accrual consisted of (a) $20,199,000, which was our best estimate of reasonably estimable environmental remediation liability, including obligations to remove USTs for which we are responsible, net of estimated recoveries and (b) $44,663,000 for future environmental liabilities related to preexisting unknown contamination. As of December 31, 2016, we had accrued a total of $74,516,000 for our prospective environmental remediation obligations. This accrual consisted of (a) $29,507,000, which was our best estimate of reasonably estimable environmental remediation liability, including obligations to remove USTs for which we are responsible, net of estimated recoveries and (b) $45,009,000 for future environmental liabilities related to preexisting unknown contamination.

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Environmental liabilities are accreted for the change in present value due to the passage of time and, accordingly, $2,621,000 and $3,020,000 of net accretion expense was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which is included in environmental expenses. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we recorded credits to environmental expenses included in continuing and discontinued operations aggregating $6,116,000 and $3,804,000, respectively, where decreases in estimated remediation costs exceeded the depreciated carrying value of previously capitalized asset retirement costs. Environmental expenses also include project management fees, legal fees and provisions for environmental litigation losses.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we increased the carrying values of certain of our properties by $3,560,000 and $5,384,000, respectively, due to changes in estimated environmental remediation costs. The recognition and subsequent changes in estimates in environmental liabilities and the increase or decrease in carrying values of the properties are non-cash transactions which do not appear on the face of the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Capitalized asset retirement costs are being depreciated over the estimated remaining life of the UST, a 10-year period if the increase in carrying value is related to environmental remediation obligations or such shorter period if circumstances warrant, such as the remaining lease term for properties we lease from others. Depreciation and amortization expense related to capitalized asset retirement costs included in continuing and discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, was $3,281,000 and $3,934,000, respectively. Capitalized asset retirement costs were $45,982,000 (consisting of $18,964,000 of known environmental liabilities and $27,018,000 of reserves for future environmental liabilities) as of September 30, 2017, and $49,125,000 (consisting of $20,636,000 of known environmental liabilities and $28,489,000 of reserves for future environmental liabilities) as of December 31, 2016. We recorded impairment charges aggregating $4,986,000 and $6,232,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, in continuing and discontinued operations for capitalized asset retirement costs.

Environmental exposures are difficult to assess and estimate for numerous reasons, including the extent of contamination, alternative treatment methods that may be applied, location of the property which subjects it to differing local laws and regulations and their interpretations, as well as the time it takes to remediate contamination and receive regulatory approval. In developing our liability for estimated environmental remediation obligations on a property by property basis, we consider, among other things, enacted laws and regulations, assessments of contamination and surrounding geology, quality of information available, currently available technologies for treatment, alternative methods of remediation and prior experience. Environmental accruals are based on estimates which are subject to significant change, and are adjusted as the remediation treatment progresses, as circumstances change, and as environmental contingencies become more clearly defined and reasonably estimable.

Our estimates are based upon facts that are known to us at this time and an assessment of the possible ultimate remedial action outcomes. It is possible that our assumptions, which form the basis of our estimates, regarding our ultimate environmental liabilities may change, which may result in our providing an accrual, or adjustments to the amounts recorded, for environmental remediation liabilities. Among the many uncertainties that impact the estimates are our assumptions, the necessary regulatory approvals for, and potential modifications of remediation plans, the amount of data available upon initial assessment of contamination, changes in costs associated with environmental remediation services and equipment, the availability of state UST remediation funds and the possibility of existing legal claims giving rise to additional claims, and possible changes in the environmental rules and regulations, enforcement policies, and reimbursement programs of various states.

In light of the uncertainties associated with environmental expenditure contingencies, we are unable to estimate ranges in excess of the amount accrued with any certainty; however, we believe that it is possible that the fair value of future actual net expenditures could be substantially higher than amounts currently recorded by us. Adjustments to accrued liabilities for environmental remediation obligations will be reflected in our consolidated financial statements as they become probable and a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Additional environmental liabilities could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, ability to pay dividends or stock price.

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NOTE 7. — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

A summary of the changes in shareholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, is as follows (in thousands):

	COMMON STOCK				ADDITIONAL PAID-IN			DIVIDENDS PAID IN EXCESS
	SHARES		AMOUNT		CAPITAL			OF EARNINGS			TOTAL
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2016		34,393	$	344	$	485,659		$	(55,085	)	$	430,918
Net earnings									34,150			34,150
Dividends declared — $0.84 per share									(30,828	)		(30,828	)
Shares issued pursuant to Equity Offering, net		4,715		47		104,265			—			104,312
Shares issued pursuant to ATM Program, net		329		3		8,542			—			8,545
Shares issued pursuant to dividend reinvestment		37		1		946			—			947
Stock-based compensation		27		—		(200	)		—			(200	)
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017		39,501	$	395	$	599,212		$	(51,763	)	$	547,844

On March 1, 2017, our Board of Directors granted 94,250 restricted stock units (“RSU” or “RSUs”) under our Amended and Restated 2004 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. We have a stock option plan (the “Stock Option Plan”). Our authorization to grant options to purchase shares of our common stock under the Stock Option Plan has expired. As of December 31, 2016, there were 5,000 options outstanding which were exercisable at $27.68 with an expiration date of May 15, 2017. As of December 31, 2016, the 5,000 stock options outstanding had no intrinsic value. As of September 30, 2017, there were no options outstanding.

We are authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, of which none were issued as of September 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016.

Equity Offering

On July 10, 2017, we entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which we sold to the Underwriters 4,100,000 shares of common stock (the “Offering”). Pursuant to the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, we granted the Underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 615,000 shares of common stock. We received net proceeds from the Offering, including the full exercise by the Underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares, of $104,300,000 after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses. The net proceeds of the Offering were used to repay of amounts outstanding under our Revolving Facility and subsequently were used to fund acquisitions.

ATM Program

In June 2016, we established an at-the-market equity offering program (the “ATM Program”), pursuant to which we may issue and sell shares of our common stock with an aggregate sales price of up to $125,000,000 through a consortium of banks acting as agents. Sales of the shares of common stock may be made, as needed, from time to time in at-the-market offerings as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, including by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions on the New York Stock Exchange or otherwise at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or as otherwise agreed to with the applicable agent. We incurred $360,000 of stock issuance costs in the establishment of the ATM Program. Stock issuance costs consisted primarily of underwriters' fees and legal and accounting fees.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we issued 97,000 and 329,000 shares of common stock, respectively, and received net proceeds of $2,685,000 and $8,545,000, respectively. Future sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by us from time to time, including among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock, determinations by us of the appropriate sources of funding for us and potential uses of funding available to us.

Dividends

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we paid regular quarterly dividends of $29,404,000 or $0.84 per share. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we paid dividends of $32,973,000 or $0.97 per share (which consisted of $25,532,000 or $0.75 per share of regular quarterly dividends and a $7,441,000 or $0.22 per share special cash and stock dividend).

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Our dividend reinvestment plan provides our common stockholders with a convenient and economical method of acquiring additional shares of common stock by reinvesting all or a portion of their dividend distributions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we issued 36,865 shares of common stock under the dividend reinvestment plan for $947,000.

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Stock-Based Compensation

Compensation cost for our stock-based compensation plans using the fair value method was $996,000 and $1,153,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.

NOTE 8. — EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic and diluted earnings per common share gives effect, utilizing the two-class method, to the potential dilution from the issuance of shares of our common stock in settlement of RSUs which provide for non-forfeitable dividend equivalents equal to the dividends declared per common share. Basic and diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings less dividend equivalents attributable to RSUs by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share, also gives effect to the potential dilution from the exercise of stock options utilizing the treasury stock method. There were 5,000 stock options excluded from the earnings per share calculations below as they were anti-dilutive as of September 30, 2016. There were no options outstanding at September 30, 2017.

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)	2017			2016			2017			2016
Earnings from continuing operations	$	9,458		$	9,212		$	31,728		$	30,491
Less dividend equivalents attributable to RSUs outstanding		(126	)		(111	)		(391	)		(379	)
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common    shareholders		9,332			9,101			31,337			30,112
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations		(118	)		(408	)		2,422			(408	)
Less dividend equivalents attributable to RSUs outstanding		—			—			(30	)		—
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations attributable to    common shareholders		(118	)		(408	)		2,392			(408	)
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders used for    basic and diluted earnings per share calculation	$	9,214		$	8,693		$	33,729		$	29,704
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		38,702			33,776			35,979			33,716
Basic and diluted earnings per common share	$	0.24		$	0.26		$	0.94		$	0.88

NOTE 9. — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Debt Instruments

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the carrying value of the borrowings under the Credit Agreement approximated fair value. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the fair value of the borrowings under senior unsecured notes was $236,400,000 and $181,000,000, respectively. The fair value of the borrowings outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was determined using a discounted cash flow technique that incorporates a market interest yield curve with adjustments for duration, risk profile and borrowings outstanding, which are based on unobservable inputs within Level 3 of the Fair Value Hierarchy.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

We have mutual fund assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 1 inputs. We have a Supplemental Retirement Plan for executives. The amounts held in trust under the Supplemental Retirement Plan using Level 2 inputs may be used to satisfy claims of general creditors in the event of our or any of our subsidiaries’ bankruptcy. We have liability to the executives participating in the Supplemental Retirement Plan for the participant account balances equal to the aggregate of the amount invested at the executives’ direction and the income earned in such mutual funds.

The following summarizes as of September 30, 2017, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the Fair Value Hierarchy (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Mutual funds	$	434	$	—	$	—	$	434
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation	$	—	$	434	$	—	$	434

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The following summarizes as of December 31, 2016, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the Fair Value Hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Mutual funds	$	565	$	—	$	—	$	565
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation	$	—	$	565	$	—	$	565

Real Estate Assets

We have certain real estate assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, of $858,000 and $780,000, respectively, where impairment charges have been recorded. Due to the subjectivity inherent in the internal valuation techniques used in estimating fair value, the amounts realized from the sale of such assets may vary significantly from these estimates.

NOTE 10. — DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

We report as discontinued operations properties which met the criteria to be accounted for as held for sale in accordance with GAAP as of June 30, 2014, and certain properties disposed of during the periods presented that were previously classified as held for sale as of June 30, 2014. All results of these discontinued operations are included in a separate component of income on the consolidated statements of operations under the caption discontinued operations. We elected to early adopt ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205), effective July 1, 2014 and, as a result, the results of operations for all qualifying disposals and properties classified as held for sale that were not previously reported in discontinued operations as of June 30, 2014, are presented within income from continuing operations in our consolidated statements of income.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold nine properties resulting in a recognized gain of $339,000 that did not meet the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations. We determined that the nine properties sold did not represent a strategic shift in our operations as defined in ASU 2014-08 and, as a result, the gain on dispositions of real estate for the nine properties were reflected in our earnings from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

As a result of a change in circumstances that was previously considered unlikely, we reclassified the remaining two properties from held for sale to held and used as these properties no longer met the criteria to be held for sale during the second quarter of 2017. As of September 30, 2017, there were no properties that met criteria to be classified as held for sale. The properties that were reclassified to held and used were measured and recorded at the lower of (i) its carrying amount before the properties were classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation expense that would have been recognized had the properties been continuously classified as held and used, or (ii) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.

Real estate held for sale consisted of the following at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Land	$	—	$	117
Buildings and improvements		—		528
		—		645
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		—		—
Real estate held for sale, net	$	—	$	645

The revenue from rental properties, impairment charges, other operating expenses and gains/losses on dispositions of real estate related to these properties are as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenues from rental properties	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Impairments		(226	)		(840	)		(495	)		(1,524	)
Other operating income		108			453			2,917			1,294
(Loss) earnings from operating activities		(118	)		(387	)		2,422			(230	)
(Loss) from dispositions of real estate		—			(21	)		—			(178	)
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations	$	(118	)	$	(408	)	$	2,422		$	(408	)

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NOTE 11. — PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we acquired fee simple interests in 64 convenience store and gasoline station properties for an aggregate purchase price of $143,885,000.

On September 6, 2017, we acquired fee simple interests in 49 convenience store and gasoline station properties (the “Empire Properties”) for $123,126,000 and entered into a unitary lease with Empire Petroleum Partners, LLC (“Empire”) at the closing of the transaction (the “Empire Transaction”). We funded the Empire Transaction through a combination of funds from our Offering and funds available under our Credit Agreement. The unitary lease provides for an initial term of 15 years, with four five-year renewal options. The unitary lease requires Empire to pay a fixed annual rent plus all amounts pertaining to the properties including environmental expenses, real estate taxes, assessments, license and permit fees, charges for public utilities and all other governmental charges. Rent is scheduled to increase annually during the initial and renewal terms of the lease. The Empire Properties are located primarily within metropolitan markets in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas.

We accounted for the acquisition of the Empire Properties as an asset acquisition. We estimated the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, buildings and improvements) “as if vacant.” Based on these estimates, we allocated $75,674,000 of the purchase price to land, $38,205,000 to buildings and improvements, $189,000 to above market leases and $9,058,000 to in-place leases.

In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we acquired fee simple interests in 15 convenience store and gasoline station properties, in separate transactions, for an aggregate purchase price of $20,759,000. We accounted for these acquisitions as asset acquisitions. We estimated the fair value of acquired tangible assets for each of these acquisitions (consisting of land, buildings and improvements) “as if vacant.” Based on these estimates, we allocated $5,521,000 of the purchase price to land, $12,950,000 to buildings and improvements, $559,000 to below market leases, which is accounted for as a deferred liability, and $2,847,000 to in-place leases.

We evaluated these transactions under the new framework for determining whether an integrated set of assets and activities meets the definition of a business, pursuant to ASU 2017-01, which we early adopted effective January 1, 2017. Acquisitions that do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. An integrated set of assets and activities does not qualify as a business if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets is concentrated in either a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. We evaluated each of the acquisitions and determined that substantially all the fair value related to each acquisition is concentrated in a similar identifiable operating property. Accordingly, these transactions did not meet the definition of a business and consequently were accounted for as asset acquisitions. In each of these transactions, we allocated the total consideration for each acquisition to the individual assets acquired on a relative fair value basis.

NOTE 12. — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In preparing our unaudited consolidated financial statements, we have evaluated events and transactions occurring after September 30, 2017, for recognition or disclosure purposes. Based on this evaluation, other than as set forth below, there were no significant subsequent events from September 30, 2017, through the date the financial statements were issued.

On October 3, 2017, we acquired fee simple interests in 38 properties for $68,300,000 and entered into a unitary lease with a U.S. subsidiary of Applegreen PLC (“Applegreen”), a publicly traded company listed on the Irish and United Kingdom stock markets. Applegreen currently operates 275 convenience stores and gasoline stations in the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The unitary lease provides for an initial term of 15 years, with four five-year renewal options. Rent is scheduled to increase on the fifth anniversary of the commencement of the lease and annually thereafter.

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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the sections entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016; and “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When we use the words “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “predicts” and similar expressions, we intend to identify forward-looking statements.

Examples of forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include, but are not limited to, our network of convenience store and gasoline station properties; substantial compliance of our properties with federal, state and local provisions enacted or adopted pertaining to environmental matters; the impact of existing legislation and regulations on our competitive position; our prospective future environmental liabilities, including those resulting from preexisting unknown environmental contamination; quantifiable trends, which we believe allow us to make reasonable estimates of fair value for the future costs of environmental remediation resulting from the removal and replacement of USTs; the impact of our redevelopment efforts related to certain of our properties; the amount of revenue we expect to realize from our properties; our belief that our owned and leased properties are adequately covered by casualty and liability insurance; AFFO as a measure that best represents our recurring financial performance and its utility in comparing the sustainability of our operating performance with the sustainability of the operating performance of other REITs; corporate-level federal income taxes; the reasonableness of our estimates, judgments, projections and assumptions used regarding our accounting policies and methods; our Critical Accounting Policies (as defined below); our exposure and liability due to and our accruals, estimates and assumptions regarding our environmental liabilities and remediation costs; loan loss reserves or allowances; our belief that our accruals for environmental and litigation matters including matters related to our former Newark, New Jersey Terminal and the Lower Passaic River and MTBE multi-district litigation cases in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, were appropriate based on the information then available; our claims for reimbursement of monies expended in in the defense and settlement of certain MTBE cases under pollution insurance policies; compliance with federal, state and local provisions enacted or adopted pertaining to environmental matters; our beliefs about the settlement proposals we receive and the probable outcome of litigation or regulatory actions and their impact on us; our expected recoveries from UST funds; our indemnification obligations and the indemnification obligations of others; our investment strategy and its impact on our financial performance; the adequacy of our current and anticipated cash flows from operations, borrowings under our Credit Agreement and available cash and cash equivalents; our continued compliance with the covenants in our Credit Agreement and Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement; our belief that certain environmental liabilities can be allocated to others under various agreements; our belief that our real estate assets are not carried at amounts in excess of their estimated net realizable fair value amounts; our beliefs regarding our properties, including their alternative uses and our ability to sell or lease our vacant properties over time; and our ability to maintain our federal tax status as a REIT.

These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and assumptions and information currently available to us, and involve known and unknown risks (including the risks described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, and other risks that we describe from time to time in this and our other filings with the SEC), uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance and achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

These risks include, but are not limited to risks associated with: complying with environmental laws and regulations and the costs associated with complying with such laws and regulations; counterparty risks; the creditworthiness of our tenants; our tenants’ compliance with their lease obligations; renewal of existing leases and our ability to either re-lease or sell properties; our dependence on external sources of capital; the uncertainty of our estimates, judgments, projections and assumptions associated with our accounting policies and methods; our business operations generating sufficient cash for distributions or debt service; potential future acquisitions and redevelopment opportunities; our ability to successfully manage our investment strategy; owning and leasing real estate; adverse developments in general business, economic or political conditions; substantially all of our tenants depending on the same industry for their revenues; property taxes; potential exposure related to pending lawsuits and claims; owning real estate primarily concentrated in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States; competition in our industry; the adequacy of our insurance coverage and that of our tenants; failure to qualify as a REIT; changes in interest rates and our ability to manage or mitigate this risk effectively; adverse effect of inflation; dilution as a result of future issuances of equity securities; our dividend policy, ability to pay dividends and changes to our dividend policy; changes in market conditions; provisions in our corporate charter and by-laws; Maryland law discouraging a third-party takeover; the loss of a member or members of our management team; changes in accounting standards; future impairment charges; terrorist attacks and other acts of violence and war; and our information systems.

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As a result of these and other factors, we may experience material fluctuations in future operating results on a quarterly or annual basis, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results, ability to pay dividends or stock price. An investment in our stock involves various risks, including those mentioned above and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and those that are described from time to time in our other filings with the SEC.

You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our view only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly release revisions to these forward-looking statements that reflect future events or circumstances or reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

General

Real Estate Investment Trust

We are a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in the ownership, leasing and financing of convenience store and gasoline station properties. As of September 30, 2017, we owned 792 properties and leased 81 properties from third-party landlords. As a REIT, we are not subject to federal corporate income tax on the taxable income we distribute to our shareholders. In order to continue to qualify for taxation as a REIT, we are required, among other things, to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income to our shareholders each year.

Our Triple-Net Leases

Substantially all of our properties are leased on a triple-net basis primarily to petroleum distributors, convenience store retailers and, to a lesser extent, individual operators. Generally, our tenants supply fuel and either operate our properties directly or sublet our properties to operators who operate their convenience stores, gasoline stations, automotive repair service facilities or other businesses at our properties. Our triple-net tenants are generally responsible for the payment of all taxes, maintenance, repairs, insurance and other operating expenses relating to our properties, and are also responsible for environmental contamination occurring during the terms of their leases and in certain cases also for environmental contamination that existed before their leases commenced.

Substantially all of our tenants’ financial results depend on the sale of refined petroleum products, convenience store sales or rental income from their subtenants. As a result, our tenants’ financial results are highly dependent on the performance of the petroleum marketing industry, which is highly competitive and subject to volatility. During the terms of our leases, we monitor the credit quality of our triple-net tenants by reviewing their published credit rating, if available, reviewing publicly available financial statements, or reviewing financial or other operating statements which are delivered to us pursuant to applicable lease agreements, monitoring news reports regarding our tenants and their respective businesses, and monitoring the timeliness of lease payments and the performance of other financial covenants under their leases. For additional information regarding our real estate business, our properties and environmental matters, see “Item 1. Business — Company Operations”, “Item 2. Properties” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and “Environmental Matters” below.

Our Properties

Net Lease. As of September 30, 2017, we leased 855 of our properties to tenants under triple-net leases.

Our net lease properties include 756 properties leased under 23 separate unitary or master triple-net leases and 99 properties leased under single unit triple-net leases. These leases generally provide for an initial term of 15 to 20 years with options for successive renewal terms of up to 20 years and periodic rent escalations. Several of our leases provide for additional rent based on the aggregate volume of fuel sold. Certain leases require our tenants to invest capital in our properties.

Redevelopment. As of September 30, 2017, we were actively redeveloping 10 of our former convenience store and gasoline station properties for alternative single-tenant net lease retail uses.

Vacancies. As of September 30, 2017, eight of our properties were vacant. We expect that we will either sell or enter into new leases on these properties over time.

Investment Strategy and Activity

As part of our overall growth strategy, we regularly review acquisition and financing opportunities to invest in additional convenience store and gasoline station properties, and we expect to continue to pursue investments that we believe will benefit our financial performance. In addition to sale/leaseback and other real estate acquisitions, our investment activities include purchase money financing with respect to properties we sell, and real property loans relating to our leasehold portfolios. Our investment strategy seeks to generate current income and benefit from long-term appreciation in the underlying value of our real estate. To achieve that goal, we seek to invest in high quality individual properties and real estate portfolios that are in strong primary markets that serve high density population centers. A key element of our investment strategy is to invest in properties that will promote our geographic and tenant diversity. We cannot provide any assurance that we will be successful making additional investments, that

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investments which meet our investment criteria will be available or that our current sources of liquidity will be sufficient to fund such investments.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we acquired fee simple interests in 64 convenience store and gasoline station properties for an aggregate purchase price of $143.9 million.

Redevelopment Strategy and Activity

We believe that a portion of our properties are located in geographic areas which, together with other factors, may make them well-suited for alternative single-tenant net lease retail uses, such as quick service restaurants, automotive parts and service stores, specialty retail stores and bank branch locations. We believe that such alternative types of properties can be leased or sold at higher values than their current use.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we spent $1.1 million of construction-in-progress costs related to our redevelopment activities.

As of September 30, 2017, we were actively redeveloping 10 of our former convenience store and gasoline station properties for alternative single-tenant net lease retail uses. In addition, to the 10 properties currently classified as redevelopment, we are in various stages of feasibility and planning for the recapture of select properties from our net lease portfolio that are suitable for redevelopment to alternative single-tenant net lease retail uses. As of September 30, 2017, we have signed leases on four properties, that are currently part of our net lease portfolio, which will be recaptured and transferred to redevelopment when the appropriate entitlements, permits and approvals have been secured.

Asset Impairment

We perform an impairment analysis for the carrying amounts of our properties in accordance with GAAP when indicators of impairment exist. We reduced the carrying amounts to fair value, and recorded in continuing and discontinued operations, impairment charges aggregating $2.4 million and $7.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $2.0 million and $6.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, where the carrying amounts of the properties exceed the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to be received during the assumed holding period which includes the estimated sales value expected to be received at disposition. The impairment charges were attributable to the effect of adding asset retirement costs due to changes in estimates associated with our environmental liabilities, which increased the carrying values of certain properties in excess of their fair values, reductions in estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to be received during the assumed holding period for certain of our properties, and reductions in estimated sales prices from third-party offers based on signed contracts, letters of intent or indicative bids for certain of our properties. The evaluation of and estimates of anticipated cash flows used to conduct our impairment analysis are highly subjective and actual results could vary significantly from our estimates.

Supplemental Non-GAAP Measures

We manage our business to enhance the value of our real estate portfolio and, as a REIT, place particular emphasis on minimizing risk, to the extent feasible, and generating cash sufficient to make required distributions to shareholders of at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income each year. In addition to measurements defined by GAAP, we also focus on funds from operations (“FFO”) and adjusted funds from operations (“AFFO”) to measure our performance. FFO and AFFO are generally considered by analysts and investors to be appropriate supplemental non-GAAP measures of the performance of REITs. FFO and AFFO are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, FFO and AFFO are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Neither FFO nor AFFO represent cash generated from operating activities calculated in accordance with GAAP and therefore these measures should not be considered an alternative for GAAP net earnings or as a measure of liquidity. These measures should only be used to evaluate our performance in conjunction with corresponding GAAP measures.

FFO is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts as GAAP net earnings before depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, gains or losses on dispositions of real estate, impairment charges and cumulative effect of accounting changes. Our definition of AFFO is defined as FFO less Revenue Recognition Adjustments (net of allowances), acquisition costs, non-cash environmental accretion expense, non-cash changes in environmental estimates and other unusual items. Other REITs may use definitions of FFO and/or AFFO that are different from ours and, accordingly, may not be comparable.

We believe that FFO and AFFO are helpful to analysts and investors in measuring our performance because both FFO and AFFO exclude various items included in GAAP net earnings that do not relate to, or are not indicative of, our fundamental operating performance. FFO excludes various items such as depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, gains or losses on dispositions of real estate, and impairment charges. In our case, however, GAAP net earnings and FFO typically include the impact of revenue recognition adjustments comprised of deferred rental revenue (straight-line rental revenue), the net amortization of above-market and below-market leases, adjustments recorded for recognition of rental income recognized from direct financing leases on revenues from rental properties and the amortization of deferred lease incentives, as offset by the impact of related collection reserves. Deferred

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rental revenue results primarily from fixed rental increases scheduled under certain leases with our tenants. In accordance with GAAP, the aggregate minimum rent due over the current term of these leases is recognized on a straight-line basis rather than when payment is contractually due. The present value of the difference between the fair market rent and the contractual rent for in-place leases at the time properties are acquired is amortized into revenues from rental properties over the remaining lives of the in-place leases. Income from direct financing leases is recognized over the lease terms using the effective interest method which produces a constant periodic rate of return on the net investments in the leased properties. The amortization of deferred lease incentives represents our funding commitment in certain leases, which deferred expense is recognized on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rental revenue. GAAP net earnings and FFO also include non-cash environmental accretion expense and non-cash changes in environmental estimates, which do not impact our recurring cash flow. GAAP net earnings and FFO from time to time may also include property acquisition costs or other unusual items. Property acquisition costs for business combinations are expensed, generally in the period when properties are acquired, and are not reflective of recurring operations. Other unusual items are not reflective of recurring operations.

We pay particular attention to AFFO, as we believe it best represents our recurring financial performance. In our view, AFFO provides a more accurate depiction than FFO of our fundamental operating performance as AFFO removes non-cash revenue recognition adjustments related to: (i) scheduled rent increases from operating leases, net of related collection reserves; (ii) the rental revenue earned from acquired in-place leases; (iii) rent due from direct financing leases; and (iv) the amortization of deferred lease incentives. Our definition of AFFO also excludes non-cash, or non-recurring items such as: (i) environmental accretion expense and changes in environmental estimates; (ii) costs expensed related to property acquisitions; and (iii) other unusual items. By providing AFFO, we believe that we are presenting useful information that assists analysts and investors to better assess the sustainability of our operating performance. Further, we believe that AFFO is useful in comparing the sustainability of our operating performance with the sustainability of the operating performance of other real estate companies.

A reconciliation of net earnings to FFO and AFFO is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Net earnings	$	9,340		$	8,804		$	34,150		$	30,083
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets		4,678			5,411			13,465			14,649
(Gains) loss on dispositions of real estate		(163	)		10			(339	)		(5,198	)
Impairments		2,393			1,991			7,044			6,787
Funds from operations		16,248			16,216			54,320			46,321
Revenue recognition adjustments		(354	)		(797	)		(1,299	)		(2,509	)
Changes in environmental estimates		(397	)		(1,069	)		(6,116	)		(3,804	)
Accretion expense		825			1,056			2,621			3,020
Acquisition costs		-			20			-			20
Adjusted funds from operations	$	16,322		$	15,426		$	49,526		$	43,048
Basic and diluted per share amounts:
Earnings per share	$	0.24		$	0.26		$	0.94		$	0.88
Funds from operations per share		0.42			0.47			1.49			1.36
Adjusted funds from operations per share	$	0.42		$	0.45		$	1.36		$	1.26
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		38,702			33,776			35,979			33,716

Results of Operations

Three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016

Revenues from rental properties included in continuing operations increased by $0.9 million to $24.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $24.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in revenues from rental properties was primarily due to revenue from the properties acquired during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Rental income contractually due from our tenants included in revenues from rental properties in continuing operations was $24.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $23.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Tenant reimbursements, which consist of real estate taxes and other municipal charges paid by us which are reimbursable by our tenants pursuant to the terms of triple-net lease agreements, included in continuing operations totaled $3.8 million and $3.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Interest income on notes and mortgages receivable was $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and three months ended September 30, 2016.

In accordance with GAAP, we recognize revenues from rental properties in amounts which vary from the amount of rent contractually due during the periods presented. As a result, revenues from rental properties include Revenue Recognition Adjustments comprised of non-cash adjustments recorded for deferred rental revenue due to the recognition of rental income on a straight-line basis over the current lease term, the net amortization of above-market and below-market leases, recognition of rental income under direct

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financing leases using the effective interest rate method which produces a constant periodic rate of return on the net investments in the leased properties and the amortization of deferred lease incentives. Revenues from rental properties included in continuing operations includes Revenue Recognition Adjustments which increased rental revenue by $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, and $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Property costs included in continuing operations, which are primarily comprised of rent expense, real estate and other state and local taxes, municipal charges, maintenance expense and reimbursable tenant expenses, were $5.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $5.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in property costs for the three months ended September 30, 2017, was principally due to increases in reimbursable real estate taxes and other state and local taxes.

Impairment charges included in continuing operations were $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Impairment charges are recorded when the carrying value of a property is reduced to fair value. Impairment charges in continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, were attributable to the effect of adding asset retirement costs due to changes in estimates associated with our environmental liabilities, which increased the carrying values of certain properties in excess of their fair values, reductions in estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to be received during the assumed holding period for certain of our properties, and reductions in estimated sales prices from third-party offers based on signed contracts, letters of intent or indicative bids for certain of our properties.

Environmental expenses included in continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2017, increased by $0.1 million to $1.0 million, as compared to $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in environmental expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017, was principally due to an increase in net environmental remediation costs. Environmental expenses vary from period to period and, accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on the magnitude or the direction of changes in reported environmental expenses for one period, as compared to prior periods.

General and administrative expense included in continuing operations was $3.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in general and administrative expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017, was principally due to an increase in employee related expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expense included in continuing operations was $4.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $5.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to a $0.9 million write-off of unamortized deferred leasing costs related to lease terminations during the three months ended September 30, 2016, a $0.2 million reduction in depreciation charges related to asset retirement costs for environmental liabilities, the effect of certain assets becoming fully depreciated and dispositions of real estate, partially offset by depreciation charges related to properties acquired.

Other income, net included in continuing operations was $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, other income was primarily attributable to $0.5 million received from insurance carriers for reimbursement of environmental costs and a $0.2 million easement award. Other income for the three months ended September 30, 2016, was primarily attributable to $0.2 million received from insurance carriers for reimbursement of environmental costs and $0.4 million received from a legal settlement.

Interest expense was $4.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to higher average borrowings outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Loss from discontinued operations was $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to a loss of $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2017, was primarily due to additional earnings from operating activities due to lower impairment charges. For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, there were no property dispositions recorded in discontinued operations. For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, impairment charges recorded in discontinued operations of $0.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively, were attributable to the accumulation of asset retirement costs as a result of increases in estimated environmental liabilities which increased the carrying values of discontinued properties above their fair values. Gains on dispositions of real estate and impairment charges vary from period to period and, accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on the magnitude or the direction of changes in reported gains and impairment charges for one period, as compared to prior periods.

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, FFO was $16.2 million and AFFO increased by $0.9 million to $16.3 million, as compared to $15.4 million for the prior period. FFO for the three months ended September 30, 2017, was impacted by the changes in net earnings but excludes a $0.4 million increase in impairment charges, a $0.2 million increase in gains on dispositions of real estate and a $0.7 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense. The increase in AFFO for the three months ended September 30, 2017, also excludes a $0.4 million decrease in non-cash net environmental remediation costs and a $0.4 million

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decrease in Revenue Recognition Adjustments which cause our reported revenues from rental properties to vary from the amount of rent payments contractually due (which are included in net earnings and FFO but are excluded from AFFO).

Nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016

Revenues from rental properties included in continuing operations increased by $1.3 million to $73.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $71.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in revenues from rental properties was primarily due to revenue from the properties acquired during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Rental income contractually due from our tenants included in revenues from rental properties in continuing operations was $71.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $69.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Tenant reimbursements, which consist of real estate taxes and other municipal charges paid by us which are reimbursable by our tenants pursuant to the terms of triple-net lease agreements, included in continuing operations totaled $10.7 million and $10.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Interest income on notes and mortgages receivable was $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

In accordance with GAAP, we recognize revenues from rental properties in amounts which vary from the amount of rent contractually due during the periods presented. As a result, revenues from rental properties include Revenue Recognition Adjustments comprised of non-cash adjustments recorded for deferred rental revenue due to the recognition of rental income on a straight-line basis over the current lease term, the net amortization of above-market and below-market leases, recognition of rental income under direct financing leases using the effective interest rate method which produces a constant periodic rate of return on the net investments in the leased properties and the amortization of deferred lease incentives. Revenues from rental properties included in continuing operations includes Revenue Recognition Adjustments which increased rental revenue by $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and $2.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Property costs included in continuing operations, which are primarily comprised of rent expense, real estate and other state and local taxes, municipal charges, maintenance expense and reimbursable tenant expenses, were $15.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $16.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in property costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was principally due to declines in reimbursable tenant expenses, reimbursable real estate taxes and other state and local taxes.

Impairment charges included in continuing operations were $6.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $5.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Impairment charges are recorded when the carrying value of a property is reduced to fair value. Impairment charges in continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, were attributable to the effect of adding asset retirement costs due to changes in estimates associated with our environmental liabilities, which increased the carrying values of certain properties in excess of their fair values, reductions in estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to be received during the assumed holding period for certain of our properties, and reductions in estimated sales prices from third-party offers based on signed contracts, letters of intent or indicative bids for certain of our properties.

Environmental expenses included in continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, decreased by $1.8 million to $0.9 million, as compared to $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in environmental expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was principally due to a decrease in net environmental remediation costs. Environmental expenses vary from period to period and, accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on the magnitude or the direction of changes in reported environmental expenses for one period, as compared to prior periods.

General and administrative expense included in continuing operations decreased by $0.5 million to $10.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $11.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in general and administrative expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was principally due to a decline in legal and professional fees.

Depreciation and amortization expense included in continuing operations was $13.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $14.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to a $0.9 million write-off of unamortized deferred leasing costs related to lease terminations during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a $0.7 million reduction in depreciation charges related to asset retirement costs for environmental liabilities, the effect of certain assets becoming fully depreciated and dispositions of real estate, partially offset by depreciation charges related to properties acquired.

Other income, net included in continuing operations was $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, other income was primarily attributable to a $3.8 million insurance settlement for reimbursement of previously incurred environmental settlement costs and legal expenses, $0.5 million received from insurance carriers for reimbursement of environmental costs and a $0.2 million easement award. Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, was primarily attributable to $0.7 million

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received from insurance carriers for reimbursement of environmental costs, $0.4 million received from a legal settlement and a $0.2 million lease termination fee received from a former tenant.

Interest expense was $12.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $12.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to higher average borrowings outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Earnings from discontinued operations were $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to a loss of $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to additional earnings from operating activities due to lower environmental remediation costs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, there were no property dispositions recorded in discontinued operations. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, there was one property disposition recorded in discontinued operations which resulted in a loss of $0.2 million. Impairment charges recorded in discontinued operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, of $0.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively, were attributable to the accumulation of asset retirement costs as a result of increases in estimated environmental liabilities which increased the carrying values of discontinued properties above their fair values. Gains on dispositions of real estate and impairment charges vary from period to period and, accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on the magnitude or the direction of changes in reported gains and impairment charges for one period, as compared to prior periods.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, FFO increased by $8.0 million to $54.3 million, as compared to $46.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and AFFO increased by $6.5 million to $49.5 million, as compared to $43.0 million for the prior period. The increase in FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was primarily due to the changes in net earnings but excludes a $0.2 million increase in impairment charges, a $4.9 million decrease in gains on dispositions of real estate and a $1.1 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense. The increase in AFFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, also excludes a $2.7 million increase in non-cash net environmental remediation costs and a $1.2 million decrease in Revenue Recognition Adjustments which cause our reported revenues from rental properties to vary from the amount of rent payments contractually due (which are included in net earnings and FFO but are excluded from AFFO).

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal sources of liquidity are the cash flows from our operations, funds available under our Revolving Facility which is scheduled to mature in June 2018 and available cash and cash equivalents. Our business operations and liquidity are dependent on our ability to generate cash flow from our properties. We believe that our operating cash needs for the next twelve months can be met by cash flows from operations, borrowings under our Credit Agreement and available cash and cash equivalents.

Our cash flow activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
Net cash flow provided by operating activities	$	40,199		$	32,951
Net cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities		(137,576	)		17,743
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	$	103,043		$	(44,643	)

Operating Activities

Net cash flow from operating activities increased by $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, to $40.2 million, as compared to $33.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Net cash provided by operating activities represents cash received primarily from rental and interest income less cash used for property costs, environmental expenses, general and administrative expenses, and interest expense. The change in net cash flow provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, is primarily the result of changes in revenues and expenses as discussed in “Results of Operations” above.

Investing Activities

Our investing activities are primarily real estate-related transactions. Since we generally lease our properties on a triple-net basis, we have not historically incurred significant capital expenditures other than those related to investments in real estate. Net cash flow from investing activities decreased by $155.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, to a use of $137.6 million, as compared to net cash flow provided by investing activities of $17.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in net cash flow from investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was primarily due to an increase of $141.7 million in property acquisitions and a decrease in collection of notes and mortgages receivable of $15.5 million.

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Financing Activities

Net cash flows provided by financing activities increased by $147.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, to $103.0 million, as compared to a use of $44.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in net cash flow from financing activities was primarily due to an increase in net proceeds from issuance of common stock of $110.0 million and an increase in net borrowings of $39.0 million.

Credit Agreement

On June 2, 2015, we entered into a $225.0 million senior unsecured credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with a group of banks led by Bank of America, N.A. (the “Bank Syndicate”). The Credit Agreement consists of a $175.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”), which is scheduled to mature in June 2018 and a $50.0 million unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”), which is scheduled to mature in June 2020. Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement and our continued compliance with its provisions, we have the option to (a) extend the term of the Revolving Facility for one additional year to June 2019 and (b) increase by $75.0 million the amount of the Revolving Facility to $250.0 million.

On February 21, 2017, we entered into a First Amendment to the Credit Agreement to permit the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement described under “Senior Unsecured Notes” below.

The Credit Agreement incurs interest and fees at various rates based on our net debt to EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) at the end of each quarterly reporting period. The Revolving Facility permits borrowings at an interest rate equal to the sum of a base rate plus a margin of 0.95% to 2.25% or a LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.95% to 3.25%. The annual commitment fee on the undrawn funds under the Revolving Facility is 0.25% to 0.30%. The Term Loan bears interest at a rate equal to the sum of a base rate plus a margin of 0.90% to 2.20% or a LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.90% to 3.20%. The Term Loan does not provide for scheduled reductions in the principal balance prior to its maturity.

Senior Unsecured Notes

On February 21, 2017, we entered into a second amended and restated note purchase and guarantee agreement (the “Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement”) amending and restating our existing senior note purchase agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America (“Prudential”) and certain affiliates of Prudential. Pursuant to the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement, we agreed that our (a) 6.0% Series A Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 25, 2021, in the original aggregate principal amount of $100.0 million (the “Series A Notes”) and (b) 5.35% Series B Guaranteed Senior Notes due June 2, 2023, in the original aggregate principal amount of $75.0 million (the “Series B Notes”) that were outstanding under the existing senior note purchase agreement would continue to remain outstanding under the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement and we authorized and issued our 4.75% Series C Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 25, 2025, in the aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million (the “Series C Notes” and, together with the Series A Notes and Series B Notes, the “Notes”). The Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement does not provide for scheduled reductions in the principal balance of the Notes prior to their respective maturities.

Equity Offering

On July 10, 2017, we entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which we sold to offer and sell to the Underwriters 4.1 million shares of common stock (the “Offering”). Pursuant to the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, we granted the Underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 0.6 million shares of common stock. We received net proceeds from the Offering, including the full exercise by the Underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares, of $104.3 million after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses. The net proceeds of the Offering were used to repay amounts outstanding under our Revolving Facility and subsequently were used to fund acquisitions.

ATM Program

In June 2016, we established an at-the-market equity offering program (the “ATM Program”), pursuant to which we may issue and sell shares of our common stock with an aggregate sales price of up to $125.0 million through a consortium of banks acting as agents. Sales of the shares of common stock may be made, as needed, from time to time in at-the-market offerings as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, including by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions on the New York Stock Exchange or otherwise at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or as otherwise agreed to with the applicable agent. We incurred $0.4 million of stock issuance costs in the establishment of the ATM Program. Stock issuance costs consisted primarily of underwriters' fees and legal and accounting fees.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we issued 97,000 and 329,000 shares of common stock, respectively, and received net proceeds of $2.6 million and $8.5 million, respectively. Future sales, if any, will depend on a variety of

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factors to be determined by us from time to time, including among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock, determinations by us of the appropriate sources of funding for us and potential uses of funding available to us.

Property Acquisitions and Capital Expenditures

As part of our overall business strategy, we regularly review opportunities to acquire additional properties and we expect to continue to pursue acquisitions that we believe will benefit our financial performance.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we acquired fee simple interests in 64 convenience store and gasoline station properties for an aggregate purchase price of $143.9 million. We accounted for the acquisitions of fee simple interests as asset acquisitions. See Note 11 for additional information.

We are reviewing select opportunities for capital expenditures, redevelopment and alternative uses for certain of our properties. We are also seeking to recapture select properties from our net lease portfolio to redevelop such properties for alternative single-tenant net lease retail uses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we spent $1.1 million of construction-in-progress costs related to our redevelopment activities.

Since we generally lease our properties on a triple-net basis, we have not historically incurred significant capital expenditures other than those related to acquisitions. However, our tenants frequently make improvements to the properties leased from us at their expense. As of September 30, 2017, we have a remaining commitment to fund up to $9.0 million in the aggregate in capital improvements in certain properties previously subject to the Master Lease with Marketing.

Dividends

We elected to be treated as a REIT under the federal income tax laws with the year beginning January 1, 2001. To qualify for taxation as a REIT, we must, among other requirements such as those related to the composition of our assets and gross income, distribute annually to our stockholders at least 90% of our taxable income, including taxable income that is accrued by us without a corresponding receipt of cash. We cannot provide any assurance that our cash flows will permit us to continue paying cash dividends.

It is also possible that instead of distributing 100% of our taxable income on an annual basis, we may decide to retain a portion of our taxable income and to pay taxes on such amounts as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service. Payment of dividends is subject to market conditions, our financial condition, including but not limited to, our continued compliance with the provisions of the Credit Agreement and the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement and other factors, and therefore is not assured. In particular, our Credit Agreement and Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement prohibit the payment of dividends during certain events of default.

Regular quarterly dividends paid to our shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, were $29.4 million, or $0.84 per share. There can be no assurance that we will continue to pay dividends at historical rates.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements. Although we have made estimates, judgments and assumptions regarding future uncertainties relating to the information included in our consolidated financial statements, giving due consideration to the accounting policies selected and materiality, actual results could differ from these estimates, judgments and assumptions and such differences could be material.

Estimates, judgments and assumptions underlying the accompanying consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, real estate, receivables, deferred rent receivable, direct financing leases, depreciation and amortization, impairment of long-lived assets, environmental remediation obligations, litigation, accrued liabilities, income taxes and the allocation of the purchase price of properties acquired to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The information included in our consolidated financial statements that is based on estimates, judgments and assumptions is subject to significant change and is adjusted as circumstances change and as the uncertainties become more clearly defined.

Our accounting policies are described in Note 1 in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The SEC’s Financial Reporting Release (“FRR”) No. 60, Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policies (“FRR 60”), suggests that companies provide additional disclosure on those accounting policies considered most critical. FRR 60 considers an accounting policy to be critical if it is important to our financial condition and results of operations and requires significant judgment and estimates on the part of management in its application. We believe that our most critical accounting policies relate to revenue recognition and deferred rent receivable, direct financing leases, impairment of long-lived assets, environmental remediation obligations, litigation, income taxes, and the allocation of the purchase price of properties acquired to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (collectively, our “Critical Accounting

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Policies”), each of which is discussed in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Environmental Matters

General

We are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations, including matters relating to the protection of the environment such as the remediation of known contamination and the retirement and decommissioning or removal of long-lived assets including buildings containing hazardous materials, USTs and other equipment. Environmental costs are principally attributable to remediation costs which are incurred for, among other things, removing USTs, excavation of contaminated soil and water, installing, operating, maintaining and decommissioning remediation systems, monitoring contamination and governmental agency compliance reporting required in connection with contaminated properties. We seek reimbursement from state UST remediation funds related to these environmental costs where available. The estimated future costs for known environmental remediation requirements are accrued when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The accrued liability is the aggregate of the best estimate of the fair value of cost for each component of the liability, net of estimated recoveries from state UST remediation funds considering estimated recovery rates developed from prior experience with the funds.

In July 2012, we purchased a 10-year pollution legal liability insurance policy covering substantially all of our properties at that time for preexisting unknown environmental liabilities and new environmental events. The policy has a $50.0 million aggregate limit and is subject to various self-insured retentions and other conditions and limitations. Our intention in purchasing this policy is to obtain protection predominantly for significant events. No assurances can be given that we will obtain a net financial benefit from this investment. In addition to the environmental insurance policy purchased by the Company, we also took assignment of certain environmental insurance policies, and rights to reimbursement for claims made thereunder, from Marketing, by order of the Bankruptcy Court during Marketing’s bankruptcy proceedings. Under these assigned polices, we have received and expect to continue to receive reimbursement of certain remediation expenses for covered claims.

We enter into leases and various other agreements which contractually allocate responsibility between the parties for known and unknown environmental liabilities at or relating to the subject properties. We are contingently liable for these environmental obligations in the event that our tenant or other counterparty does not satisfy them. It is possible that our assumptions regarding the ultimate allocation method and share of responsibility that we used to allocate environmental liabilities may change, which may result in material adjustments to the amounts recorded for environmental litigation accruals and environmental remediation liabilities. We are required to accrue for environmental liabilities that we believe are allocable to others under our leases and other agreements if we determine that it is probable that our tenant or other counterparty will not meet its environmental obligations. We may ultimately be responsible to pay for environmental liabilities as the property owner if our tenant or other counterparty fails to pay them. We assess whether to accrue for environmental liabilities based upon relevant factors including our tenants’ histories of paying for such obligations, our assessment of their financial ability, and their intent to pay for such obligations. However, there can be no assurance that our assessments are correct or that our tenants who have paid their obligations in the past will continue to do so. The ultimate resolution of these matters could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, ability to pay dividends or stock price.

For substantially all of our triple-net leases, our tenants are contractually responsible for compliance with environmental laws and regulations, removal of USTs at the end of their lease term (the cost of which in certain cases is partially borne by us) and remediation of any environmental contamination that arises during the term of their tenancy. Under the terms of our leases covering properties previously leased to Marketing (substantially all of which commenced in 2012), we have agreed to be responsible for environmental contamination at the premises that was known at the time the lease commenced, and for environmental contamination discovered (other than as a result of a voluntary site investigation) during the first 10 years of the lease term (or a shorter period for a minority of such leases). After expiration of such 10-year (or, in certain cases, shorter) period, responsibility for all newly discovered contamination, even if it relates to periods prior to commencement of the lease, is contractually allocated to our tenant. Our tenants at properties previously leased to Marketing are in all cases responsible for the cost of any remediation of contamination that results from their use and occupancy of our properties. Under substantially all of our other triple-net leases, responsibility for remediation of all environmental contamination discovered during the term of the lease (including known and unknown contamination that existed prior to commencement of the lease) is the responsibility of our tenant.

We anticipate that a majority of the USTs at properties previously leased to Marketing will be replaced over the next several years because these USTs are either at or near the end of their useful lives. For long-term, triple-net leases covering sites previously leased to Marketing, our tenants are responsible for the cost of removal and replacement of USTs and for remediation of contamination found during such UST removal and replacement, unless such contamination was found during the first 10 years of the lease term and also existed prior to commencement of the lease. In those cases, we are responsible for costs associated with the remediation of such contamination. We have also agreed to be responsible for environmental contamination that existed prior to the sale of certain properties assuming the contamination is discovered (other than as a result of a voluntary site investigation) during the

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first five years after the sale of the properties. For properties that are vacant, we are responsible for costs associated with UST removals and for the cost of remediation of contamination found during the removal of USTs.

In the course of certain UST removals and replacements at properties previously leased to Marketing where we retained continuing responsibility for preexisting environmental obligations, previously unknown environmental contamination was and continues to be discovered. As a result, we have developed a reasonable estimate of fair value for the prospective future environmental liability resulting from preexisting unknown environmental contamination and have accrued for these estimated costs. These estimates are based primarily upon quantifiable trends which we believe allow us to make reasonable estimates of fair value for the future costs of environmental remediation resulting from the removal and replacement of USTs. Our accrual of the additional liability represents the best estimate of the fair value of cost for each component of the liability, net of estimated recoveries from state UST remediation funds considering estimated recovery rates developed from prior experience with the funds. In arriving at our accrual, we analyzed the ages of USTs at properties where we would be responsible for preexisting contamination found within ten years after commencement of a lease (for properties subject to long-term triple-net leases) or five years from a sale (for divested properties), and projected a cost to closure for new environmental contamination.

We measure our environmental remediation liabilities at fair value based on expected future net cash flows, adjusted for inflation (using a range of 2.0% to 2.75%), and then discount them to present value (using a range of 4.0% to 7.0%). We adjust our environmental remediation liability quarterly to reflect changes in projected expenditures, changes in present value due to the passage of time and reductions in estimated liabilities as a result of actual expenditures incurred during each quarter. As of September 30, 2017, we had accrued a total of $64.9 million for our prospective environmental remediation obligations. This accrual consisted of (a) $20.2 million, which was our best estimate of reasonably estimable environmental remediation liability, including obligations to remove USTs for which we are responsible, net of estimated recoveries and (b) $44.7 million for future environmental liabilities related to preexisting unknown contamination. As of December 31, 2016, we had accrued a total of $74.5 million for our prospective environmental remediation obligations. This accrual consisted of (a) $29.5 million, which was our best estimate of reasonably estimable environmental remediation liability, including obligations to remove USTs for which we are responsible, net of estimated recoveries and (b) $45.0 million for future environmental liabilities related to preexisting unknown contamination.

Environmental liabilities are accreted for the change in present value due to the passage of time and, accordingly, $2.6 million and $3.0 million of net accretion expense was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which is included in environmental expenses. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we recorded credits to environmental expenses included in continuing and discontinued operations aggregating $6.1 million and $3.8 million, respectively, where decreases in estimated remediation costs exceeded the depreciated carrying value of previously capitalized asset retirement costs. Environmental expenses also include project management fees, legal fees and provisions for environmental litigation losses.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we increased the carrying values of certain of our properties by $3.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively, due to changes in estimated environmental remediation costs. The recognition and subsequent changes in estimates in environmental liabilities and the increase or decrease in carrying values of the properties are non-cash transactions which do not appear on the face of the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Capitalized asset retirement costs are being depreciated over the estimated remaining life of the UST, a 10-year period if the increase in carrying value is related to environmental remediation obligations or such shorter period if circumstances warrant, such as the remaining lease term for properties we lease from others. Depreciation and amortization expense related to capitalized asset retirement costs included in continuing and discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, was $3.3 million and $3.9 million, respectively. Capitalized asset retirement costs were $46.0 million (consisting of $19.0 million of known environmental liabilities and $27.0 million of reserves for future environmental liabilities) as of September 30, 2017, and $49.1 million (consisting of $20.6 million of known environmental liabilities and $28.5 million of reserves for future environmental liabilities) as of December 31, 2016. We recorded impairment charges aggregating $5.0 million and $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, in continuing and discontinued operations for capitalized asset retirement costs.

Environmental exposures are difficult to assess and estimate for numerous reasons, including the extent of contamination, alternative treatment methods that may be applied, location of the property which subjects it to differing local laws and regulations and their interpretations, as well as the time it takes to remediate contamination and receive regulatory approval. In developing our liability for estimated environmental remediation obligations on a property by property basis, we consider, among other things, enacted laws and regulations, assessments of contamination and surrounding geology, quality of information available, currently available technologies for treatment, alternative methods of remediation and prior experience. Environmental accruals are based on estimates which are subject to significant change, and are adjusted as the remediation treatment progresses, as circumstances change, and as environmental contingencies become more clearly defined and reasonably estimable.

Our estimates are based upon facts that are known to us at this time and an assessment of the possible ultimate remedial action outcomes. It is possible that our assumptions, which form the basis of our estimates, regarding our ultimate environmental liabilities may change, which may result in our providing an accrual, or adjustments to the amounts recorded, for environmental remediation

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liabilities. Among the many uncertainties that impact the estimates are our assumptions, the necessary regulatory approvals for, and potential modifications of remediation plans, the amount of data available upon initial assessment of contamination, changes in costs associated with environmental remediation services and equipment, the availability of state UST remediation funds and the possibility of existing legal claims giving rise to additional claims, and possible changes in the environmental rules and regulations, enforcement policies, and reimbursement programs of various states.

In light of the uncertainties associated with environmental expenditure contingencies, we are unable to estimate ranges in excess of the amount accrued with any certainty; however, we believe that it is possible that the fair value of future actual net expenditures could be substantially higher than amounts currently recorded by us. Adjustments to accrued liabilities for environmental remediation obligations will be reflected in our consolidated financial statements as they become probable and a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Additional environmental liabilities could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, ability to pay dividends or stock price.

Environmental Litigation

We are subject to various legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of our business. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had accrued $11.5 million and $11.8 million, respectively, for certain of these matters which we believe were appropriate based on information then currently available. It is possible that our assumptions regarding the ultimate allocation method and share of responsibility that we used to allocate environmental liabilities may change, which may result in our providing an accrual, or adjustments to the amounts recorded, for environmental litigation accruals. Matters related to our former Newark, New Jersey Terminal and Lower Passaic River and MTBE litigations in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, in particular, could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, ability to pay dividends or stock price. For additional information with respect to these and other pending environmental lawsuits and claims, see “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, and “Part II, Item 1. Legal Proceedings” and Note 4 in “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to interest rate risk, primarily as a result of our $225.0 million senior unsecured credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) entered into on June 2, 2015, and amended on February 21, 2017, with a group of commercial banks led by Bank of America, N.A. (the “Bank Syndicate”). The Credit Agreement consists of a $175.0 million unsecured revolving facility (the “Revolving Facility”), which is scheduled to mature in June 2018 and a $50.0 million unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”), which is scheduled to mature in June 2020. Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement and our continued compliance with its provisions, we have the option to (a) extend the term of the Revolving Facility for one additional year to June 2019 and (b) increase by $75.0 million the amount of the Revolving Facility to $250.0 million. The Credit Agreement incurs interest and fees at various rates based on our net debt to EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) at the end of each quarterly reporting period. The Revolving Facility permits borrowings at an interest rate equal to the sum of a base rate plus a margin of 0.95% to 2.25% or a LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.95% to 3.25%. The Term Loan bears interest at a rate equal to the sum of a base rate plus a margin of 0.90% to 2.20% or a LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.90% to 3.20%. The Credit Agreement does not provide for scheduled reductions in the principal balance prior to its maturity. We use borrowings under the Credit Agreement to finance acquisitions and for general corporate purposes. Borrowings outstanding at floating interest rates under the Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2017, were $95.0 million.

Based on our outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement of $95.0 million as of September 30, 2017, an increase in market interest rates of 1.0% for 2017 would decrease our 2017 net income and cash flows by $0.2 million. This amount was determined by calculating the effect of a hypothetical interest rate change on our borrowings floating at market rates, and assumes that the $95.0 million outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement is indicative of our future average floating interest rate borrowings for 2017 before considering additional borrowings required for future acquisitions or repayment of outstanding borrowings from proceeds of future equity offerings. The calculation also assumes that there are no other changes in our financial structure or the terms of our borrowings. Our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates will increase or decrease in the future with increases or decreases in the outstanding amount under our Credit Agreement and with increases or decreases in amounts outstanding under borrowing agreements entered into with interest rates floating at market rates.

In order to minimize our exposure to credit risk associated with financial instruments, we place our temporary cash investments with high credit quality institutions. Temporary cash investments, if any, are currently held in an overnight bank time deposit with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within

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the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As required by Rules 13a-15(b) and 13d-15(b) of the Exchange Act, we have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective as of September 30, 2017, at the reasonable assurance level.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the third quarter of 2017, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Please refer to “Item 3. Legal Proceedings” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, and to Note 4 in “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for information regarding material pending legal proceedings. Except as set forth therein, there have been no new material legal proceedings and no material developments in the legal proceedings.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

There have not been any material changes to the information previously disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION

On October 24, 2017, our Board of Directors approved Articles Supplementary to our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, to reclassify 10,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, into the same number of authorized but unissued shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, subject to further classification or reclassification and issuance by our Board of Directors. The Articles Supplementary were filed with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation on October 25, 2017, and became effective on that date. The Articles Supplementary are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.

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ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Description of Document	Location of Document
3.1	Articles Supplementary, filed on October 25, 2017.	Filed herewith.
31.1	Certification of Christopher J. Constant, President and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.	Filed herewith.
31.2	Certification of Danion Fielding, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.	Filed herewith.
32.1	Certification of Christopher J. Constant, President and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. § 1350.	Filed herewith.
32.2	Certification of Danion Fielding, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. § 1350.	Filed herewith.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document.	Filed herewith.
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.	Filed herewith.
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.	Filed herewith.
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.	Filed herewith.
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.	Filed herewith.
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.	Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 26, 2017

Getty Realty Corp.
By:	/s/ CHRISTOPHER J. CONSTANT
	Christopher J. Constant President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
By:	/s/ DANION FIELDING
	Danion Fielding Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)
By:	/s/ EUGENE SHNAYDERMAN
	Eugene Shnayderman Chief Accounting Officer and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

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EX-3.1

Exhibit 3.1

GETTY REALTY CORP.

ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY

GETTY REALTY CORP., a Maryland corporation, having its principal office in Jericho, New York (hereinafter called the “Corporation”), hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland that:

FIRST:  Pursuant to the authority expressly vested in the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”) by Article VI of the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of the Corporation (the “Charter”), and pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-208 of the Maryland General Corporation Law, the Board has, by duly adopted resolutions, reclassified and designated 10,000,000 shares of authorized but unissued preferred stock of the Corporation, par value $0.01 per share (the “Preferred Stock”), into 10,000,000 shares of authorized but unissued common stock of the Corporation, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”).

SECOND:  The terms of the Common Stock as set by the Board, including preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends, qualifications or terms or conditions of redemption, are the same, in all respects, as those terms of the Common Stock set forth in the Corporation’s Charter.

THIRD:  The aggregate number of shares of stock of all classes that the Corporation had authority to issue immediately prior to the reclassification was 70,000,000.  The aggregate number of shares of stock of all classes that the Corporation has authority to issue immediately after the reclassification is 70,000,000.   The aggregate par value of all authorized shares of stock having par value is $700,000.  The reclassification increases the number of shares classified as Common Stock from 50,000,000 shares immediately prior to the reclassification to 60,000,000 shares immediately after the reclassification. The reclassification decreases the number of shares classified as Preferred Stock from 20,000,000 shares immediately prior to the reclassification to 10,000,000 shares immediately after the reclassification.  

FOURTH:  The undersigned acknowledges these Articles Supplementary to be the act and deed of the Corporation, and further, as to all matters or facts required to be verified under oath, the undersigned acknowledges that to the best of his knowledge, information and belief, these matters and facts relating to the Corporation are true in all material respects and that this statement is made under the penalties for perjury.

[Signature page follows]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, GETTY REALTY CORP. has caused these presents to be signed in its name and on its behalf by its President and witnessed by its Secretary on this 25^thday of October, 2017.  

WITNESS:GETTY REALTY CORP.

/s/ Joshua DickerBy: /s/ Christopher J. Constant

Joshua Dicker, Executive Vice President, Christopher J. Constant, President and  

General Counsel and SecretaryChief Executive Officer

[Signature Page to Articles Supplementary]

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Christopher J. Constant, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Getty Realty Corp.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: October 26, 2017

By:	/s/ CHRISTOPHER J. CONSTANT
	Christopher J. Constant
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Danion Fielding, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Getty Realty Corp.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: October 26, 2017

By:	/s/ DANION FIELDING
	Danion Fielding
	Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Getty Realty Corp. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

i. the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the period ended September 30, 2017, (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

ii. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: October 26, 2017

By:	/s/ CHRISTOPHER J. CONSTANT
	Christopher J. Constant
	President and Chief Executive Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Getty Realty Corp. and will be retained by Getty Realty Corp. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely to accompany the Report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Getty Realty Corp. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

i. the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the period ended September 30, 2017, (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

ii. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: October 26, 2017

By:	/s/ DANION FIELDING
	Danion Fielding
	Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Getty Realty Corp. and will be retained by Getty Realty Corp. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely to accompany the Report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

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Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 26, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	GTY
Entity Registrant Name	GETTY REALTY CORP /MD/
Entity Central Index Key	0001052752
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		39,609,859

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Real estate:
Land	$ 552,782	$ 474,115
Buildings and improvements	353,272	306,980
Construction in progress	1,266	426
Total real estate held for use, gross	907,320	781,521
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(130,352)	(120,576)
Real estate held for use, net	776,968	660,945
Real estate held for sale, net		645
Real estate, net	776,968	661,590
Investment in direct financing leases, net	90,261	92,097
Notes and mortgages receivable	31,672	32,737
Cash and cash equivalents	18,040	12,523
Restricted cash	820	671
Deferred rent receivable	32,506	29,966
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,950 and $2,006, respectively	2,780	4,118
Prepaid expenses and other assets	51,738	43,604
Total assets	1,004,785	877,306
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Borrowings under credit agreement, net	94,327	123,801
Senior unsecured notes, net	224,637	174,743
Environmental remediation obligations	64,862	74,516
Dividends payable	11,165	9,742
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	61,950	63,586
Total liabilities	456,941	446,388
Commitments and contingencies (notes 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; unissued
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 39,501,071 and 34,393,114 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	395	344
Additional paid-in capital	599,212	485,659
Dividends paid in excess of earnings	(51,763)	(55,085)
Total shareholders’ equity	547,844	430,918
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 1,004,785	$ 877,306

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance on accounts receivable	$ 1,950	$ 2,006
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	39,501,071	34,393,114
Common stock, shares outstanding	39,501,071	34,393,114

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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenues:
Revenues from rental properties	$ 24,913	$ 23,989	$ 73,175	$ 71,936
Tenant reimbursements	3,799	3,736	10,716	10,846
Interest on notes and mortgages receivable	752	786	2,259	2,770
Total revenues	29,464	28,511	86,150	85,552
Operating expenses:
Property costs	5,307	5,220	15,368	16,262
Impairments	2,167	1,152	6,549	5,264
Environmental	1,045	890	931	2,653
General and administrative	3,395	3,257	10,562	11,107
Allowance (recoveries) for uncollectible accounts	139	(132)	200	(606)
Depreciation and amortization	4,678	5,411	13,465	14,649
Total operating expenses	16,731	15,798	47,075	49,329
Operating income	12,733	12,713	39,075	36,223
Gains on dispositions of real estate	163	11	339	5,376
Other income, net	881	644	4,992	1,418
Interest expense	(4,319)	(4,156)	(12,678)	(12,526)
Earnings from continuing operations	9,458	9,212	31,728	30,491
Discontinued operations:
(Loss) earnings from operating activities	(118)	(387)	2,422	(230)
(Loss) on dispositions of real estate		(21)		(178)
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations	(118)	(408)	2,422	(408)
Net earnings	$ 9,340	$ 8,804	$ 34,150	$ 30,083
Basic and diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 0.24	$ 0.27	$ 0.87	$ 0.90
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations		(0.01)	0.07	(0.02)
Net earnings	$ 0.24	$ 0.26	$ 0.94	$ 0.88
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted	38,702	33,776	35,979	33,716
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.28	$ 0.25	$ 0.84	$ 0.75

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings	$ 34,150	$ 30,083
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flow provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	13,465	14,649
Impairment charges	7,044	6,787
(Gains) loss on dispositions of real estate
Continuing operations	(339)	(5,376)
Discontinued operations		178
Deferred rent receivable, net of allowance	(2,540)	(3,341)
Allowance (recoveries) for uncollectible accounts	200	(606)
Accretion expense	2,621	3,020
Other	1,229	1,455
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(67)	(273)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(77)	626
Environmental remediation obligations	(15,752)	(13,652)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	265	(599)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities	40,199	32,951
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property acquisitions	(143,885)	(2,155)
Capital expenditures	(307)
Addition to construction in progress	(839)	(246)
Proceeds from dispositions of real estate
Continuing operations	2,410	1,870
Discontinued operations	0	0
Deposits for property acquisitions	1,711	(146)
Amortization of investment in direct financing leases	1,836	1,462
Collection of notes and mortgages receivable	1,498	16,958
Net cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities	(137,576)	17,743
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under credit agreement	65,000	8,000
Repayments under credit agreement	(95,000)	(27,000)
Proceeds from senior unsecured notes	50,000
Payments of cash dividends	(28,457)	(27,941)
Payments in settlement of restricted stock units	(1,195)	(289)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	112,857	2,940
Other	(162)	(353)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities	103,043	(44,643)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	5,666	6,051
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	13,194	4,351
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	18,860	10,402
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	11,834	11,884
Income taxes	36	371
Environmental remediation obligations	9,636	9,846
Non-cash transactions:
Issuance of notes and mortgages receivable related to property dispositions	$ 432	$ 1,814

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Description of Business

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Description of Business

NOTE 1. — DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Getty Realty Corp. (together with its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated or except where the context otherwise requires, “we,” “us” or “our”) is the leading publicly-traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”) in the United States specializing in the ownership, leasing and financing of convenience store and gasoline station properties. As of September 30, 2017, we owned 792 properties and leased 81 properties from third-party landlords. These 873 properties are located in 27 states across the United States and Washington, D.C. Our properties are operated under a variety of nationally recognized brands including 76, Aloha, BP, Citgo, Conoco, Exxon, Getty, Mobil, RaceTrac, Shell and Valero. Our company was originally founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Jericho, New York.

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Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Accounting Policies

NOTE 2. — ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Getty Realty Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). We do not distinguish our principal business or our operations on a geographical basis for purposes of measuring performance. We manage and evaluate our operations as a single segment. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts in order to conform to current period presentation.

Unaudited, Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements are unaudited but, in our opinion, reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Use of Estimates, Judgments and Assumptions

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the period reported. Estimates, judgments and assumptions underlying the accompanying consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, real estate, receivables, deferred rent receivable, direct financing leases, depreciation and amortization, impairment of long-lived assets, environmental remediation costs, environmental remediation obligations, litigation, accrued liabilities, income taxes and the allocation of the purchase price of properties acquired to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Application of these estimates and assumptions requires exercise of judgment as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

Real Estate

Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. For acquisitions of real estate which are accounted for as business combinations, we estimate the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, buildings and improvements) “as if vacant” and identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of leasehold interests, above-market and below-market leases, in-place leases and tenant relationships) and assumed debt. Based on these estimates, we allocate the estimated fair value to the applicable assets and liabilities. Fair value is determined based on an exit price approach, which contemplates the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We expense transaction costs associated with business combinations in the period incurred. Acquisitions of real estate which do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. The accounting model for asset acquisitions is similar to the accounting model for business combinations except that the acquisition costs are allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed on a relative fair value basis. See Note 11 for additional information regarding property acquisitions.

We capitalize direct costs, including costs such as construction costs and professional services, and indirect costs associated with the development and construction of real estate assets while substantive activities are ongoing to prepare the assets for their intended use. The capitalization period begins when development activities are underway and ends when it is determined that the asset is substantially complete and ready for its intended use.

When real estate assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization is eliminated from the respective accounts and any gain or loss is credited or charged to income. We evaluate real estate sale transactions where we provide seller financing to determine sale and gain recognition in accordance with GAAP. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to income when incurred.

Direct Financing Leases

Income under direct financing leases is included in revenues from rental properties and is recognized over the lease terms using the effective interest rate method which produces a constant periodic rate of return on the net investments in the leased properties. The investments in direct financing leases are increased for interest income earned and amortized over the life of the leases and reduced by the receipt of lease payments. We consider direct financing leases to be past-due or delinquent when a contractually required payment is not remitted in accordance with the provisions of the underlying agreement. We evaluate each account individually and set up an allowance when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms and the amount can be reasonably estimated.

We review our direct financing leases at least annually to determine whether there has been an other-than-temporary decline in the current estimate of residual value of the property. The residual value is our estimate of what we could realize upon the sale of the property at the end of the lease term, based on market information and third-party estimates where available. If this review indicates that a decline in residual value has occurred that is other-than-temporary, we recognize an impairment charge. There were no impairments of any of our direct financing leases during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

When we enter into a contract to sell properties that are recorded as direct financing leases, we evaluate whether we believe that it is probable that the disposition will occur. If we determine that the disposition is probable and therefore the property’s holding period is reduced, we record an allowance for credit losses to reflect the change in the estimate of the undiscounted future rents. Accordingly, the net investment balance is written down to fair value.

Notes and Mortgages Receivable

Notes and mortgages receivable consists of loans originated by us in conjunction with property dispositions and funding provided to tenants in conjunction with property acquisitions. Notes and mortgages receivable are recorded at stated principal amounts. We evaluate the collectability of both interest and principal on each loan to determine whether it is impaired. A loan is considered to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due under the existing contractual terms. When a loan is considered to be impaired, the amount of the loss is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the fair value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the loan’s effective interest rate or to the fair value of the underlying collateral, if the loan is collateralized. Interest income on performing loans is accrued as earned. Interest income on impaired loans is recognized on a cash basis. We do not provide for an additional allowance for loan losses based on the grouping of loans, as we believe that the characteristics of the loans are not sufficiently similar to allow an evaluation of these loans as a group for a possible loan loss allowance. As such, all of our loans are evaluated individually for impairment purposes. There were no impairments related to our notes and mortgages receivable during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Revenue Recognition and Deferred Rent Receivable

Minimum lease payments from operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases. The cumulative difference between lease revenue recognized under this method and the contractual lease payment terms is recorded as deferred rent receivable on our consolidated balance sheets. We reserve for a portion of the recorded deferred rent receivable if circumstances indicate that a tenant will not make all of its contractual lease payments during the current lease term. We make estimates of the collectability of our accounts receivable related to revenue from rental properties. We analyze accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Additionally, with respect to tenants in bankruptcy, we estimate the expected recovery through bankruptcy claims and increase the allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible. If our assumptions regarding the collectability of accounts receivable prove incorrect, we could experience write-offs of the accounts receivable or deferred rent receivable in excess of our allowance for doubtful accounts.

The present value of the difference between the fair market rent and the contractual rent for above-market and below-market leases at the time properties are acquired is amortized into revenues from rental properties over the remaining terms of the in-place leases. Lease termination fees are recognized as other income when earned upon the termination of a tenant’s lease and relinquishment of space in which we have no further obligation to the tenant.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Assets are written down to fair value when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the projected undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amount of those assets. Assets held for disposal are written down to fair value less estimated disposition costs.

We recorded impairment charges aggregating $2,393,000 and $7,044,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $1,991,000 and $6,787,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, in continuing and discontinued operations. Our estimated fair values, as they relate to property carrying values were primarily based upon (i) estimated sales prices from third-party offers based on signed contracts, letters of intent or indicative bids, for which we do not have access to the unobservable inputs used to determine these estimated fair values, and/or consideration of the amount that currently would be required to replace the asset, as adjusted for obsolescence (this method was used to determine $2,943,000 of the $7,044,000 in impairments recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2017) and (ii) discounted cash flow models (this method was used to determine $451,000 of the $7,044,000 in impairments recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2017). During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recorded $3,650,000 of the $7,044,000 in impairments recognized due to the accumulation of asset retirement costs as a result of changes in estimates associated with our estimated environmental liabilities which increased the carrying values of certain properties in excess of their fair values.

The estimated fair value of real estate is based on the price that would be received from the sale of the property in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In general, we consider multiple internal valuation techniques when measuring the fair value of a property, all of which are based on unobservable inputs and assumptions that are classified within Level 3 of the Fair Value Hierarchy. These unobservable inputs include assumed holding periods ranging up to 15 years, assumed average rent increases of 2.0% annually, income capitalized at a rate of 8.0% and cash flows discounted at a rate of 7.0%. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income because recording an impairment loss results in an immediate negative adjustment to net income. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding future rental rates and operating expenses that could differ materially from actual results in future periods. Where properties held for use have been identified as having a potential for sale, additional judgments are required related to the determination as to the appropriate period over which the projected undiscounted cash flows should include the operating cash flows and the amount included as the estimated residual value. This requires significant judgment. In some cases, the results of whether impairment is indicated are sensitive to changes in assumptions input into the estimates, including the holding period until expected sale.

Deferred Gain

On August 3, 2015, we terminated our unitary triple-net lease (the “Ramoco Lease”) with Hanuman Business, Inc. (d/b/a “Ramoco”), and sold to Ramoco affiliates 48 of the 61 properties that had been subject to the Ramoco Lease. The total consideration for the 48 properties we sold to Ramoco affiliates, including a seller financing mortgage of $13,900,000, was $15,000,000. In accordance with ASC 360-20, Property, Plant and Equipment – Real Estate Sales, we evaluated the accounting for the gain on sales of these assets, noting that the buyer’s initial investment did not represent the amount required for recognition of the gain by the full accrual method. Accordingly, we recorded a deferred gain of $3,900,000 related to the Ramoco sale. The deferred gain was recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on our balance sheet at December 31, 2015. On April 28, 2016, Ramoco affiliates repaid the entire seller financing mortgage and, as a result, the deferred gain was recognized in our consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

All of our financial instruments are reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts which, in our estimation based upon an interpretation of available market information and valuation methodologies, reasonably approximate their fair values, except those separately disclosed in the notes below.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates of fair value that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the period reported using a hierarchy (the “Fair Value Hierarchy”) that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The Fair Value Hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The levels of the Fair Value Hierarchy are as follows: “Level 1” – inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date; “Level 2” – inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly, including inputs in markets that are not considered to be active; and “Level 3” – inputs that are unobservable. Certain types of assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value either on a recurring or non-recurring basis. Assets required or elected to be marked-to-market and reported at fair value every reporting period are valued on a recurring basis. Other assets not required to be recorded at fair value every period may be recorded at fair value if a specific provision or other impairment is recorded within the period to mark the carrying value of the asset to market as of the reporting date. Such assets are valued on a non-recurring basis.

Environmental Remediation Obligations

We record the fair value of a liability for an environmental remediation obligation as an asset and liability when there is a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset and the liability can be reasonably estimated. Environmental remediation obligations are estimated based on the level and impact of contamination at each property. The accrued liability is the aggregate of the best estimate of the fair value of cost for each component of the liability. The accrued liability is net of estimated recoveries from state underground storage tank (“UST”) remediation funds considering estimated recovery rates developed from prior experience with the funds. Net environmental liabilities are currently measured based on their expected future cash flows which have been adjusted for inflation and discounted to present value. We accrue for environmental liabilities that we believe are allocable to other potentially responsible parties if it becomes probable that the other parties will not pay their environmental remediation obligations.

Income Taxes

We and our subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Effective January 1, 2001, we elected to qualify, and believe that we are operating so as to qualify, as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on qualifying REIT income, provided that distributions to our shareholders equal at least the amount of our taxable income as defined under the Internal Revenue Code. We accrue for uncertain tax matters when appropriate. The accrual for uncertain tax positions is adjusted as circumstances change and as the uncertainties become more clearly defined, such as when audits are settled or exposures expire. Tax returns for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and tax returns which will be filed for the year ended 2017, remain open to examination by federal and state tax jurisdictions under the respective statutes of limitations.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model requiring a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In adopting ASU 2014-09, companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net). In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients and ASU 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. In September 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Leases (Topic 840), and Leases (Topic 842). These amendments provide additional clarification and implementation guidance on the previously issued ASU 2014-09. These ASUs do not change the core principles of the guidance stated in ASU 2014-09, instead these amendments are intended to clarify and improve operability of certain topics included within the revenue standard. The effective date and transition requirements for these amendments are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of ASU 2014-09, which is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date. Our revenue-producing contracts are primarily leases that are not within the scope of ASU 2014-09. As a result, we do not expect that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have a material impact on our rental income.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 amends the existing accounting standards for lease accounting, including requiring lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets. Lessor accounting will remain similar to lessor accounting under previous GAAP, while aligning with the FASB’s new revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those years, beginning January 1, 2019. Early adoption of ASU 2016-02 is permitted. The standard requires a modified retrospective transition approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with an option to use certain transition relief. We continue to evaluate the effect the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on our consolidated financial statements. However, we currently believe that the adoption will not have a material impact for operating leases where we are a lessor and we will continue to record revenues from rental properties for our operating leases on a straight-line basis. However, for leases where we are a lessee we will be required to record a lease liability and a right of use asset on our consolidated financial statements at fair value upon adoption.

On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”), which amends the current stock compensation guidance. The amendments simplify the accounting for taxes related to stock based compensation, including adjustments as to how excess tax benefits and a company's payments for tax withholdings should be classified. The standard is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We adopted ASU 2016-09 on January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2016-09 had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurements of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”) to amend the accounting for credit losses for certain financial instruments. Under the new guidance, an entity recognizes its estimate of expected credit losses as an allowance, which the FASB believes will result in more timely recognition of such losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 is intended to clarify the presentation of cash receipts and payments in specific situations. The amendments in this update are effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-15 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”). ASU 2016-18 requires that amounts classified as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the total beginning and ending amounts for the periods shown on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 will be effective beginning after December 15, 2017 (with early adoption permitted) and will be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. We early adopted ASU 2016-18 on January 1, 2017. As a result of this adoption, we included amounts generally described as restricted cash within the beginning-of-period, change and end-of-period total amounts on the statement of cash flows rather than activities within the statement. At September 31, 2017 and 2016, restricted cash consisted of security deposits received from our tenants.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business (“ASU 2017-01”). ASU 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. ASU 2017-01 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. We early adopted ASU 2017-01 on January 1, 2017. As a result of this adoption, we have evaluated real estate acquisitions completed during 2017 under the new framework and determined that the assets acquired did not meet the definition of a business. Accordingly, we accounted for these transactions as asset acquisitions.

On February 22, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20), Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets (“ASU 2017-05”) to provide guidance for recognizing gains and losses from the transfer of nonfinancial assets and in-substance non-financial assets in contracts with non-customers, unless other specific guidance applies. ASU 2017-05 requires a company to derecognize nonfinancial assets once it transfers control of a distinct nonfinancial asset or distinct in substance nonfinancial asset. As a result of the new guidance, the guidance specific to real estate sales in ASC 360-20 will be eliminated. As such, sales and partial sales of real estate assets will now be subject to the same derecognition model as all other nonfinancial assets. ASU 2017-05 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The effective date of this guidance coincides with revenue recognition guidance. Upon adoption, we will appropriately apply the guidance to prospective disposals of nonfinancial assets within the scope of Subtopic 610-20.

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Leases

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Leases [Abstract]

Leases

NOTE 3. — LEASES

As of September 30, 2017, we owned 792 properties and leased 81 properties from third-party landlords. These 873 properties are located in 27 states across the United States and Washington, D.C. Substantially all of our properties are leased on a triple-net basis primarily to petroleum distributors, convenience store retailers and, to a lesser extent, to individual operators. Generally, our tenants supply fuel and either operate our properties directly or sublet our properties to operators who operate their convenience stores, gasoline stations, automotive repair service facilities or other businesses at our properties. Our triple-net tenants are responsible for the payment of all taxes, maintenance, repairs, insurance and other operating expenses relating to our properties, and are also responsible for environmental contamination occurring during the terms of their leases and in certain cases also for environmental contamination that existed before their leases commenced. See Note 6 for additional information regarding environmental obligations. Substantially all of our tenants’ financial results depend on the sale of refined petroleum products, convenience store sales or rental income from their subtenants. As a result, our tenants’ financial results are highly dependent on the performance of the petroleum marketing industry, which is highly competitive and subject to volatility. During the terms of our leases, we monitor the credit quality of our triple-net tenants by reviewing their published credit rating, if available, reviewing publicly available financial statements, or reviewing financial or other operating statements which are delivered to us pursuant to applicable lease agreements, monitoring news reports regarding our tenants and their respective businesses, and monitoring the timeliness of lease payments and the performance of other financial covenants under their leases.

Revenues from rental properties included in continuing operations were $24,913,000 and $73,175,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $23,989,000 and $71,936,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Rental income contractually due from our tenants in revenues from rental properties included in continuing operations was $24,559,000 and $71,876,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $23,192,000 and $69,427,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

In accordance with GAAP, we recognize rental revenue in amounts which vary from the amount of rent contractually due during the periods presented. As a result, revenues from rental properties include non-cash adjustments recorded for deferred rental revenue due to the recognition of rental income on a straight-line basis over the current lease term, the net amortization of above-market and below-market leases, rental income recorded under direct financing leases using the effective interest method which produces a constant periodic rate of return on the net investments in the leased properties and the amortization of deferred lease incentives (the “Revenue Recognition Adjustments”). Revenue Recognition Adjustments included in revenues from rental properties in continuing operations were $354,000 and $1,299,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $797,000 and $2,509,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. We reserve for a portion of the recorded deferred rent receivable if circumstances indicate that a tenant will not make all of its contractual lease payments during the current lease term. Our assessments and assumptions regarding the recoverability of the deferred rent receivable are reviewed on an ongoing basis and such assessments and assumptions are subject to change. There were no deferred rent receivable reserves as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Tenant reimbursements, which consist of real estate taxes and other municipal charges paid by us which were reimbursable by our tenants pursuant to the terms of triple-net lease agreements, included in continuing operations were $3,799,000 and $10,716,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $3,736,000 and $10,846,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

We incurred $42,000 and $148,000 of lease origination costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. This deferred expense is recognized on a straight-line basis as amortization expense in our consolidated statements of operations over the terms of the various leases.

The components of the $90,261,000 investment in direct financing leases as of September 30, 2017, are minimum lease payments receivable of $157,623,000 plus unguaranteed estimated residual value of $13,979,000 less unearned income of $81,341,000. The components of the $92,097,000 investment in direct financing leases as of December 31, 2016, are minimum lease payments receivable of $167,064,000 plus unguaranteed estimated residual value of $13,979,000 less unearned income of $88,946,000.

Major Tenants

As of September 30, 2017, we had three significant tenants by revenue:

• We leased 163 convenience store and gasoline station properties in three separate unitary leases and three stand-alone leases to subsidiaries of Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) (“Global Partners”). In the aggregate, our leases with subsidiaries of Global Partners represented 21% of our total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. All of our unitary leases with subsidiaries of Global Partners are guaranteed by the parent company.

• We leased 76 convenience store and gasoline station properties pursuant to two separate unitary leases to subsidiaries of Chestnut Petroleum Dist., Inc. (“Chestnut Petroleum”). In the aggregate, our leases with subsidiaries of Chestnut Petroleum represented 16% and 14% of our total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The largest of these unitary leases, covering 57 of our properties, is guaranteed by the parent company, its principals and numerous Chestnut Petroleum affiliates.

• We leased 77 convenience store and gasoline station properties pursuant to three separate unitary leases to Apro, LLC (d/b/a “United Oil”). In the aggregate, our leases with United Oil represented 15% of our total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Marketing and the Master Lease

As of September 30, 2017, 385 of the properties we own or lease were previously leased to Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc. (“Marketing”) pursuant to a master lease (the “Master Lease”). In December 2011, Marketing filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The Master Lease was terminated effective April 30, 2012, and in July 2012, the Bankruptcy Court approved Marketing’s Plan of Liquidation and appointed a trustee to oversee liquidation of the Marketing estate. On October 19, 2015, the Bankruptcy Court issued a final decree approving final distributions by the liquidating trustee for the Marketing estate and closing the Chapter 11 cases.

As of September 30, 2017, we have entered into long-term triple-net leases with petroleum distributors for 14 separate property portfolios comprising 340 properties in the aggregate and 27 properties leased as single unit triple-net leases, that were previously leased to Marketing. The long-term triple-net leases with petroleum distributors are unitary triple-net lease agreements generally with an initial term of 15 to 20 years and options for successive renewal terms of up to 20 years. Rent is scheduled to increase at varying intervals during both the initial and renewal terms of our leases. Several of the leases provide for additional rent based on the aggregate volume of fuel sold. In addition, the majority of the leases require the tenants to make capital expenditures at our properties, substantially all of which are related to the replacement of USTs that are owned by our tenants. As of September 30, 2017, we have a remaining commitment to fund up to $9,035,000 in the aggregate with our tenants for our portion of such capital expenditures. Our commitment provides us with the option to either reimburse our tenants or to offset rent when these capital expenditures are made. This deferred expense is recognized on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rental revenue in our consolidated statements of operations over the life of the various leases.

As part of the triple-net leases for properties previously leased to Marketing, we transferred title of the USTs to our tenants, and the obligation to pay for the retirement and decommissioning or removal of USTs at the end of their useful lives, or earlier if circumstances warranted, was fully or partially transferred to our new tenants. We remain contingently liable for this obligation in the event that our tenants do not satisfy their responsibilities. Accordingly, through September 30, 2017, we removed $13,813,000 of asset retirement obligations and $10,808,000 of net asset retirement costs related to USTs from our balance sheet. The cumulative net amount of $3,005,000 is recorded as deferred rental revenue and will be recognized on a straight-line basis as additional revenues from rental properties over the terms of the various leases.

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Commitments and Contingencies

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Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

NOTE 4. — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Credit Risk

In order to minimize our exposure to credit risk associated with financial instruments, we place our temporary cash investments, if any, with high credit quality institutions. Temporary cash investments, if any, are currently held in an overnight bank time deposit with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and these balances, at times, exceed federally insurable limits.

Legal Proceedings

We are subject to various legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of our business. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had accrued $11,513,000 and $11,768,000, respectively, for certain of these matters which we believe were appropriate based on information then currently available. We have recorded credits aggregating $106,000 and provisions aggregating $801,000 for litigation losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, for certain of these matters. We are unable to estimate ranges in excess of the amount accrued with any certainty for these matters. It is possible that our assumptions regarding the ultimate allocation method and share of responsibility that we used to allocate environmental liabilities may change, which may result in our providing an accrual, or adjustments to the amounts recorded, for environmental litigation accruals. Matters related to our former Newark, New Jersey Terminal and the Lower Passaic River and MTBE litigations in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, in particular, could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, ability to pay dividends or stock price.

In June 2017, we received a $3,750,000 insurance settlement for reimbursement of previously incurred environmental settlement costs and legal expenses. This amount was recorded in other income, net in our consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

Matters related to our former Newark, New Jersey Terminal and the Lower Passaic River

In September 2003, we received a directive (the “Directive”) issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) under the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act. The Directive indicated that we are one of approximately 66 potentially responsible parties for alleged natural resource damages resulting from the discharges of hazardous substances along the Lower Passaic River (the “Lower Passaic River”). The Directive provides, among other things, that the named recipients must conduct an assessment of the natural resources that have been injured by discharges into the Lower Passaic River and must implement interim compensatory restoration for the injured natural resources. The NJDEP alleges that our liability arises from alleged discharges originating from our former Newark, New Jersey Terminal site (which was sold in October 2013). We responded to the Directive by asserting that we are not liable. There has been no material activity and/or communications by the NJDEP with respect to the Directive since early after its issuance.

In May 2007, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) entered into an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent (“AOC”) with over 70 parties to perform a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (“RI/FS”) for a 17-mile stretch of the Lower Passaic River in New Jersey. The RI/FS is intended to address the investigation and evaluation of alternative remedial actions with respect to alleged damages to the Lower Passaic River. Most of the parties to the AOC, including us, are also members of a Cooperating Parties Group (“CPG”). The CPG agreed to an interim allocation formula for purposes of allocating the costs to complete the RI/FS among its members, with the understanding that this agreed-upon allocation formula is not binding on the parties in terms of any potential liability for the costs to remediate the Lower Passaic River. The CPG submitted to the EPA its draft RI/FS in 2015. The draft RI/FS set forth various alternatives for remediating the entire 17-mile stretch of the Lower Passaic River, and provides that cost estimate for the preferred remedial action presented therein is in the range of approximately $483,000,000 to $725,000,000. The EPA is still evaluating the draft RI/FS report submitted by the CPG.

In addition to the RI/FS activities, other actions relating to the investigation and/or remediation of the Lower Passaic River have proceeded as follows. First, in June 2012, certain members of the CPG entered into an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent (“10.9 AOC”) effective June 18, 2012, to perform certain remediation activities, including removal and capping of sediments at the river mile 10.9 area and certain testing. The EPA also issued a Unilateral Order to Occidental Chemical Corporation (“Occidental”) directing Occidental to participate and contribute to the cost of the river mile 10.9 work. Concurrent with the CPG’s work on the RI/FS, on April 11, 2014, the EPA issued a draft Focused Feasibility Study (“FFS”) with proposed remedial alternatives to remediate the lower 8-miles of the 17-mile stretch of the Lower Passaic River. The FFS was subject to public comments and objections, and on March 4, 2016, the EPA issued its Record of Decision (“ROD”) for the lower 8-miles selecting a remedy that involves bank-to-bank dredging and installing an engineered cap with an estimated cost of $1,380,000,000. On March 31, 2016, we and more than 100 other potentially responsible parties received from the EPA a “Notice of Potential Liability and Commencement of Negotiations for Remedial Design” (“Notice”), which informed the recipients that the EPA intends to seek an Administrative Order on Consent and Settlement Agreement with Occidental for remedial design of the remedy selected in the ROD, after which the EPA plans to begin negotiations with “major” potentially responsible parties for implementation and/or payment of the selected remedy. The Notice also stated that the EPA believes that some of the potentially responsible parties and other parties not yet identified as potentially responsible parties will be eligible for a cash out settlement with the EPA. On October 5, 2016, the EPA announced that it had entered into a settlement agreement with Occidental which requires that Occidental perform the remedial design (which is expected to take four years to complete) for the remedy selected for the lower 8-miles of the Lower Passaic River. By letter dated March 30, 2017, the EPA advised the recipients of the Notice that it would be entering into cash out settlements with 20 potentially responsible parties to resolve their alleged liability for the lower 8-mile remedial action that is the subject of the ROD. The letter also stated that the EPA would begin a process for identifying other potentially responsible parties for negotiation of cash out settlements to resolve their alleged liability for the lower 8-mile remedial action that is the subject of the ROD. We were not included in the initial group of 20 parties identified by the EPA for cash out settlements.

Many uncertainties remain regarding how the EPA intends to implement the ROD. We anticipate that performance of the EPA’s selected remedy will be subject to future negotiations, potential enforcement proceedings and/or possible litigation. The RI/FS, AOC, 10.9 AOC and Notice do not obligate us to fund or perform remedial action contemplated by either the ROD or RI/FS and do not resolve liability issues for remedial work or the restoration of or compensation for alleged natural resource damages to the Lower Passaic River, which are not known at this time. Our ultimate liability, if any, in the pending and possible future proceedings pertaining to the Lower Passaic River is uncertain and subject to numerous contingencies which cannot be predicted and the outcome of which are not yet known.

MTBE Litigation – State of New Jersey

We are defending against a lawsuit brought by various governmental agencies of the State of New Jersey, including the NJDEP alleging various theories of liability due to contamination of groundwater with methyl tertiary butyl ether (a fuel derived from methanol, commonly referred to as “MTBE”) involving multiple locations throughout the State of New Jersey (the “New Jersey MDL Proceedings”). The complaint names as defendants approximately 50 petroleum refiners, manufacturers, distributors and retailers of MTBE or gasoline containing MTBE. The State of New Jersey is seeking reimbursement of significant clean-up and remediation costs arising out of the alleged release of MTBE containing gasoline in the State of New Jersey and is asserting various natural resource damage claims as well as liability against the owners and operators of gasoline station properties from which the releases occurred. Several of the named defendants have already settled the case against them. These cases have been transferred to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey for pre-trial proceedings and trial, although a trial date has not yet been set. We continue to engage in settlement negotiations and a dialogue with the plaintiff’s counsel to educate them on the unique role of the Company and our business as compared to other defendants in the litigation. Although the ultimate outcome of the New Jersey MDL Proceedings cannot be ascertained at this time, we believe that it is probable that this litigation will be resolved in a manner that is unfavorable to us. We are unable to estimate the range of loss in excess of the amount accrued with certainty for the New Jersey MDL Proceedings as we do not believe that plaintiffs’ settlement proposal is realistic and there remains uncertainty as to the allegations in this case as they relate to us, our defenses to the claims, our rights to indemnification or contribution from other parties and the aggregate possible amount of damages for which we may be held liable. It is possible that losses related to the New Jersey MDL Proceedings in excess of the amounts accrued as of September 30, 2017, could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, ability to pay dividends or stock price.

MTBE Litigation – State of Pennsylvania

On July 7, 2014, our subsidiary, Getty Properties Corp., was served with a complaint filed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (the “State”) in the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County relating to alleged statewide MTBE contamination in Pennsylvania (the “Complaint”). The Complaint names us and more than 50 other defendants, including Exxon Mobil, various BP entities, Chevron, Citgo, Gulf, Lukoil Americas, Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc., Marathon, Hess, Shell Oil, Texaco, Valero, as well as other smaller petroleum refiners, manufacturers, distributors and retailers of MTBE or gasoline containing MTBE. The Complaint seeks compensation for natural resource damages and for injuries sustained as a result of “defendants’ unfair and deceptive trade practices and acts in the marketing of MTBE and gasoline containing MTBE.” The plaintiffs also seek to recover costs paid or incurred by the State to detect, treat and remediate MTBE from public and private water wells and groundwater. The plaintiffs assert causes of action against all defendants based on multiple theories, including strict liability – defective design; strict liability – failure to warn; public nuisance; negligence; trespass; and violation of consumer protection law.

The case was filed in the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, but was removed by defendants to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and then transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York so that it may be managed as part of the ongoing MTBE MDL. Plaintiffs have recently filed a Second Amended Complaint naming additional defendants and adding factual allegations intended to bolster their claims against the defendants. We have joined with other defendants in the filing of a motion to dismiss the claims against us. This motion is pending with the Court. We intend to defend vigorously the claims made against us. Our ultimate liability, if any, in this proceeding is uncertain and subject to numerous contingencies which cannot be predicted and the outcome of which are not yet known.

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Debt

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Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

NOTE 5. — DEBT

The amounts outstanding under our Credit Agreement and Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement (both defined below) are as follows (in thousands):

	Maturity Date	Interest Rate			September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility	June 2018		3.58	%	$	45,000		$	75,000
Unsecured Term Loan	June 2020		3.54	%		50,000			50,000
Series A Notes	February 2021		6.00	%		100,000			100,000
Series B Notes	June 2023		5.35	%		75,000			75,000
Series C Notes	February 2025		4.75	%		50,000			—
Total debt						320,000			300,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs, net						(1,036	)		(1,456	)
Total debt, net					$	318,964		$	298,544

Credit Agreement

On June 2, 2015, we entered into a $225,000,000 senior unsecured credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with a group of banks led by Bank of America, N.A. (the “Bank Syndicate”). The Credit Agreement consists of a $175,000,000 unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”), which is scheduled to mature in June 2018 and a $50,000,000 unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”), which is scheduled to mature in June 2020. Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement and our continued compliance with its provisions, we have the option to (a) extend the term of the Revolving Facility for one additional year to June 2019 and (b) increase by $75,000,000 the amount of the Revolving Facility to $250,000,000.

On February 21, 2017, we entered into a First Amendment to the Credit Agreement to permit the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement described under “Senior Unsecured Notes” below.

The Credit Agreement incurs interest and fees at various rates based on our net debt to EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) at the end of each quarterly reporting period. The Revolving Facility permits borrowings at an interest rate equal to the sum of a base rate plus a margin of 0.95% to 2.25% or a LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.95% to 3.25%. The annual commitment fee on the undrawn funds under the Revolving Facility is 0.25% to 0.30%. The Term Loan bears interest at a rate equal to the sum of a base rate plus a margin of 0.90% to 2.20% or a LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.90% to 3.20%. The Term Loan does not provide for scheduled reductions in the principal balance prior to its maturity.

Senior Unsecured Notes

On February 21, 2017, we entered into a second amended and restated note purchase and guarantee agreement (the “Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement”) amending and restating our existing senior note purchase agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America (“Prudential”) and certain affiliates of Prudential. Pursuant to the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement, we agreed that our (a) 6.0% Series A Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 25, 2021, in the original aggregate principal amount of $100,000,000 (the “Series A Notes”) and (b) 5.35% Series B Guaranteed Senior Notes due June 2, 2023, in the original aggregate principal amount of $75,000,000 (the “Series B Notes”) that were outstanding under the existing senior note purchase agreement would continue to remain outstanding under the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement and we authorized and issued our 4.75% Series C Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 25, 2025, in the aggregate principal amount of $50,000,000 (the “Series C Notes” and, together with the Series A Notes and Series B Notes, the “Notes”). The Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement does not provide for scheduled reductions in the principal balance of the Notes prior to their respective maturities.

Covenants

The Credit Agreement and the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement contain customary financial covenants such as availability, leverage and coverage ratios and minimum tangible net worth, as well as limitations on restricted payments, which may limit our ability to incur additional debt or pay dividends. The Credit Agreement and the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement also contain customary events of default, including cross defaults to each other, change of control and failure to maintain REIT status (provided that the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement requires a mandatory offer to prepay the Notes upon a change in control in lieu of a change of control event of default). Any event of default, if not cured or waived in a timely manner, would increase by 200 basis points (2.00%) the interest rate we pay under the Credit Agreement or under the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement and could result in the acceleration of our indebtedness under the Credit Agreement and the Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement. We may be prohibited from drawing funds under the Revolving Facility if there is any event or condition that constitutes an event of default under the Credit Agreement or that, with the giving of any notice, the passage of time, or both, would be an event of default under the Credit Agreement.

As of September 30, 2017, we are in compliance with all of the terms of the Credit Agreement and Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement, including the various financial covenants described herein.

Debt Maturities

As of September 30, 2017, scheduled debt maturities, including balloon payments, are as follows (in thousands):

	Revolving Facility		Term Loan		Senior Unsecured Notes		Total
2017	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
2018 (1)		45,000		—		—		45,000
2019		—		—		—		—
2020		—		50,000		—		50,000
2021		—		—		100,000		100,000
Thereafter		—		—		125,000		125,000
Total	$	45,000	$	50,000	$	225,000	$	320,000

(1) The Revolving Facility matures in June 2018 and may be extended for one year at our election, subject to certain conditions.

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Environmental Obligations

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Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract]

Environmental Obligations

NOTE 6. — ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

We are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations, including matters relating to the protection of the environment such as the remediation of known contamination and the retirement and decommissioning or removal of long-lived assets including buildings containing hazardous materials, USTs and other equipment. Environmental costs are principally attributable to remediation costs which are incurred for, among other things, removing USTs, excavation of contaminated soil and water, installing, operating, maintaining and decommissioning remediation systems, monitoring contamination and governmental agency compliance reporting required in connection with contaminated properties. We seek reimbursement from state UST remediation funds related to these environmental costs where available. The estimated future costs for known environmental remediation requirements are accrued when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The accrued liability is the aggregate of the best estimate of the fair value of cost for each component of the liability, net of estimated recoveries from state UST remediation funds considering estimated recovery rates developed from prior experience with the funds.

In July 2012, we purchased a 10-year pollution legal liability insurance policy covering substantially all of our properties at that time for preexisting unknown environmental liabilities and new environmental events. The policy has a $50,000,000 aggregate limit and is subject to various self-insured retentions and other conditions and limitations. Our intention in purchasing this policy is to obtain protection predominantly for significant events. No assurances can be given that we will obtain a net financial benefit from this investment. In addition to the environmental insurance policy purchased by the Company, we also took assignment of certain environmental insurance policies, and rights to reimbursement for claims made thereunder, from Marketing, by order of the Bankruptcy Court during Marketing’s bankruptcy proceedings. Under these assigned polices, we have received and expect to continue to receive reimbursement of certain remediation expenses for covered claims.

We enter into leases and various other agreements which contractually allocate responsibility between the parties for known and unknown environmental liabilities at or relating to the subject properties. We are contingently liable for these environmental obligations in the event that our tenant or other counterparty does not satisfy them. It is possible that our assumptions regarding the ultimate allocation method and share of responsibility that we used to allocate environmental liabilities may change, which may result in material adjustments to the amounts recorded for environmental litigation accruals and environmental remediation liabilities. We are required to accrue for environmental liabilities that we believe are allocable to others under our leases and other agreements if we determine that it is probable that our tenant or other counterparty will not meet its environmental obligations. We may ultimately be responsible to pay for environmental liabilities as the property owner if our tenant or other counterparty fails to pay them. We assess whether to accrue for environmental liabilities based upon relevant factors including our tenants’ histories of paying for such obligations, our assessment of their financial ability, and their intent to pay for such obligations. However, there can be no assurance that our assessments are correct or that our tenants who have paid their obligations in the past will continue to do so. The ultimate resolution of these matters could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, ability to pay dividends or stock price.

For substantially all of our triple-net leases, our tenants are contractually responsible for compliance with environmental laws and regulations, removal of USTs at the end of their lease term (the cost of which in certain cases is partially borne by us) and remediation of any environmental contamination that arises during the term of their tenancy. Under the terms of our leases covering properties previously leased to Marketing (substantially all of which commenced in 2012), we have agreed to be responsible for environmental contamination at the premises that was known at the time the lease commenced, and for environmental contamination discovered (other than as a result of a voluntary site investigation) during the first 10 years of the lease term (or a shorter period for a minority of such leases). After expiration of such 10-year (or, in certain cases, shorter) period, responsibility for all newly discovered contamination, even if it relates to periods prior to commencement of the lease, is contractually allocated to our tenant. Our tenants at properties previously leased to Marketing are in all cases responsible for the cost of any remediation of contamination that results from their use and occupancy of our properties. Under substantially all of our other triple-net leases, responsibility for remediation of all environmental contamination discovered during the term of the lease (including known and unknown contamination that existed prior to commencement of the lease) is the responsibility of our tenant.

We anticipate that a majority of the USTs at properties previously leased to Marketing will be replaced over the next several years because these USTs are either at or near the end of their useful lives. For long-term, triple-net leases covering sites previously leased to Marketing, our tenants are responsible for the cost of removal and replacement of USTs and for remediation of contamination found during such UST removal and replacement, unless such contamination was found during the first 10 years of the lease term and also existed prior to commencement of the lease. In those cases, we are responsible for costs associated with the remediation of such contamination. We have also agreed to be responsible for environmental contamination that existed prior to the sale of certain properties assuming the contamination is discovered (other than as a result of a voluntary site investigation) during the first five years after the sale of the properties. For properties that are vacant, we are responsible for costs associated with UST removals and for the cost of remediation of contamination found during the removal of USTs. See Note 3 for additional information.

In the course of certain UST removals and replacements at properties previously leased to Marketing where we retained continuing responsibility for preexisting environmental obligations, previously unknown environmental contamination was and continues to be discovered. As a result, we have developed a reasonable estimate of fair value for the prospective future environmental liability resulting from preexisting unknown environmental contamination and have accrued for these estimated costs. These estimates are based primarily upon quantifiable trends which we believe allow us to make reasonable estimates of fair value for the future costs of environmental remediation resulting from the removal and replacement of USTs. Our accrual of the additional liability represents the best estimate of the fair value of cost for each component of the liability, net of estimated recoveries from state UST remediation funds considering estimated recovery rates developed from prior experience with the funds. In arriving at our accrual, we analyzed the ages of USTs at properties where we would be responsible for preexisting contamination found within ten years after commencement of a lease (for properties subject to long-term triple-net leases) or five years from a sale (for divested properties), and projected a cost to closure for new environmental contamination.

We measure our environmental remediation liabilities at fair value based on expected future net cash flows, adjusted for inflation (using a range of 2.0% to 2.75%), and then discount them to present value (using a range of 4.0% to 7.0%). We adjust our environmental remediation liability quarterly to reflect changes in projected expenditures, changes in present value due to the passage of time and reductions in estimated liabilities as a result of actual expenditures incurred during each quarter. As of September 30, 2017, we had accrued a total of $64,862,000 for our prospective environmental remediation obligations. This accrual consisted of (a) $20,199,000, which was our best estimate of reasonably estimable environmental remediation liability, including obligations to remove USTs for which we are responsible, net of estimated recoveries and (b) $44,663,000 for future environmental liabilities related to preexisting unknown contamination. As of December 31, 2016, we had accrued a total of $74,516,000 for our prospective environmental remediation obligations. This accrual consisted of (a) $29,507,000, which was our best estimate of reasonably estimable environmental remediation liability, including obligations to remove USTs for which we are responsible, net of estimated recoveries and (b) $45,009,000 for future environmental liabilities related to preexisting unknown contamination.

Environmental liabilities are accreted for the change in present value due to the passage of time and, accordingly, $2,621,000 and $3,020,000 of net accretion expense was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which is included in environmental expenses. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we recorded credits to environmental expenses included in continuing and discontinued operations aggregating $6,116,000 and $3,804,000, respectively, where decreases in estimated remediation costs exceeded the depreciated carrying value of previously capitalized asset retirement costs. Environmental expenses also include project management fees, legal fees and provisions for environmental litigation losses.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we increased the carrying values of certain of our properties by $3,560,000 and $5,384,000, respectively, due to changes in estimated environmental remediation costs. The recognition and subsequent changes in estimates in environmental liabilities and the increase or decrease in carrying values of the properties are non-cash transactions which do not appear on the face of the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Capitalized asset retirement costs are being depreciated over the estimated remaining life of the UST, a 10-year period if the increase in carrying value is related to environmental remediation obligations or such shorter period if circumstances warrant, such as the remaining lease term for properties we lease from others. Depreciation and amortization expense related to capitalized asset retirement costs included in continuing and discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, was $3,281,000 and $3,934,000, respectively. Capitalized asset retirement costs were $45,982,000 (consisting of $18,964,000 of known environmental liabilities and $27,018,000 of reserves for future environmental liabilities) as of September 30, 2017, and $49,125,000 (consisting of $20,636,000 of known environmental liabilities and $28,489,000 of reserves for future environmental liabilities) as of December 31, 2016. We recorded impairment charges aggregating $4,986,000 and $6,232,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, in continuing and discontinued operations for capitalized asset retirement costs.

Environmental exposures are difficult to assess and estimate for numerous reasons, including the extent of contamination, alternative treatment methods that may be applied, location of the property which subjects it to differing local laws and regulations and their interpretations, as well as the time it takes to remediate contamination and receive regulatory approval. In developing our liability for estimated environmental remediation obligations on a property by property basis, we consider, among other things, enacted laws and regulations, assessments of contamination and surrounding geology, quality of information available, currently available technologies for treatment, alternative methods of remediation and prior experience. Environmental accruals are based on estimates which are subject to significant change, and are adjusted as the remediation treatment progresses, as circumstances change, and as environmental contingencies become more clearly defined and reasonably estimable.

Our estimates are based upon facts that are known to us at this time and an assessment of the possible ultimate remedial action outcomes. It is possible that our assumptions, which form the basis of our estimates, regarding our ultimate environmental liabilities may change, which may result in our providing an accrual, or adjustments to the amounts recorded, for environmental remediation liabilities. Among the many uncertainties that impact the estimates are our assumptions, the necessary regulatory approvals for, and potential modifications of remediation plans, the amount of data available upon initial assessment of contamination, changes in costs associated with environmental remediation services and equipment, the availability of state UST remediation funds and the possibility of existing legal claims giving rise to additional claims, and possible changes in the environmental rules and regulations, enforcement policies, and reimbursement programs of various states.

In light of the uncertainties associated with environmental expenditure contingencies, we are unable to estimate ranges in excess of the amount accrued with any certainty; however, we believe that it is possible that the fair value of future actual net expenditures could be substantially higher than amounts currently recorded by us. Adjustments to accrued liabilities for environmental remediation obligations will be reflected in our consolidated financial statements as they become probable and a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Additional environmental liabilities could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, ability to pay dividends or stock price.

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Shareholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

NOTE 7. — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

A summary of the changes in shareholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, is as follows (in thousands):

	COMMON STOCK				ADDITIONAL PAID-IN			DIVIDENDS PAID IN EXCESS
	SHARES		AMOUNT		CAPITAL			OF EARNINGS			TOTAL
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2016		34,393	$	344	$	485,659		$	(55,085	)	$	430,918
Net earnings									34,150			34,150
Dividends declared — $0.84 per share									(30,828	)		(30,828	)
Shares issued pursuant to Equity Offering, net		4,715		47		104,265			—			104,312
Shares issued pursuant to ATM Program, net		329		3		8,542			—			8,545
Shares issued pursuant to dividend reinvestment		37		1		946			—			947
Stock-based compensation		27		—		(200	)		—			(200	)
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017		39,501	$	395	$	599,212		$	(51,763	)	$	547,844

On March 1, 2017, our Board of Directors granted 94,250 restricted stock units (“RSU” or “RSUs”) under our Amended and Restated 2004 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. We have a stock option plan (the “Stock Option Plan”). Our authorization to grant options to purchase shares of our common stock under the Stock Option Plan has expired. As of December 31, 2016, there were 5,000 options outstanding which were exercisable at $27.68 with an expiration date of May 15, 2017. As of December 31, 2016, the 5,000 stock options outstanding had no intrinsic value. As of September 30, 2017, there were no options outstanding.

We are authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, of which none were issued as of September 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016.

Equity Offering

On July 10, 2017, we entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which we sold to the Underwriters 4,100,000 shares of common stock (the “Offering”). Pursuant to the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, we granted the Underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 615,000 shares of common stock. We received net proceeds from the Offering, including the full exercise by the Underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares, of $104,300,000 after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses. The net proceeds of the Offering were used to repay of amounts outstanding under our Revolving Facility and subsequently were used to fund acquisitions.

ATM Program

In June 2016, we established an at-the-market equity offering program (the “ATM Program”), pursuant to which we may issue and sell shares of our common stock with an aggregate sales price of up to $125,000,000 through a consortium of banks acting as agents. Sales of the shares of common stock may be made, as needed, from time to time in at-the-market offerings as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, including by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions on the New York Stock Exchange or otherwise at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or as otherwise agreed to with the applicable agent. We incurred $360,000 of stock issuance costs in the establishment of the ATM Program. Stock issuance costs consisted primarily of underwriters' fees and legal and accounting fees.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we issued 97,000 and 329,000 shares of common stock, respectively, and received net proceeds of $2,685,000 and $8,545,000, respectively. Future sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by us from time to time, including among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock, determinations by us of the appropriate sources of funding for us and potential uses of funding available to us.

Dividends

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we paid regular quarterly dividends of $29,404,000 or $0.84 per share. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we paid dividends of $32,973,000 or $0.97 per share (which consisted of $25,532,000 or $0.75 per share of regular quarterly dividends and a $7,441,000 or $0.22 per share special cash and stock dividend).

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Our dividend reinvestment plan provides our common stockholders with a convenient and economical method of acquiring additional shares of common stock by reinvesting all or a portion of their dividend distributions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we issued 36,865 shares of common stock under the dividend reinvestment plan for $947,000.

Stock-Based Compensation

Compensation cost for our stock-based compensation plans using the fair value method was $996,000 and $1,153,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.

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Earnings Per Common Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Common Share

NOTE 8. — EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic and diluted earnings per common share gives effect, utilizing the two-class method, to the potential dilution from the issuance of shares of our common stock in settlement of RSUs which provide for non-forfeitable dividend equivalents equal to the dividends declared per common share. Basic and diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings less dividend equivalents attributable to RSUs by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share, also gives effect to the potential dilution from the exercise of stock options utilizing the treasury stock method. There were 5,000 stock options excluded from the earnings per share calculations below as they were anti-dilutive as of September 30, 2016. There were no options outstanding at September 30, 2017.

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)	2017			2016			2017			2016
Earnings from continuing operations	$	9,458		$	9,212		$	31,728		$	30,491
Less dividend equivalents attributable to RSUs outstanding		(126	)		(111	)		(391	)		(379	)
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common    shareholders		9,332			9,101			31,337			30,112
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations		(118	)		(408	)		2,422			(408	)
Less dividend equivalents attributable to RSUs outstanding		—			—			(30	)		—
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations attributable to    common shareholders		(118	)		(408	)		2,392			(408	)
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders used for    basic and diluted earnings per share calculation	$	9,214		$	8,693		$	33,729		$	29,704
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		38,702			33,776			35,979			33,716
Basic and diluted earnings per common share	$	0.24		$	0.26		$	0.94		$	0.88

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Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

NOTE 9. — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Debt Instruments

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the carrying value of the borrowings under the Credit Agreement approximated fair value. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the fair value of the borrowings under senior unsecured notes was $236,400,000 and $181,000,000, respectively. The fair value of the borrowings outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was determined using a discounted cash flow technique that incorporates a market interest yield curve with adjustments for duration, risk profile and borrowings outstanding, which are based on unobservable inputs within Level 3 of the Fair Value Hierarchy.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

We have mutual fund assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 1 inputs. We have a Supplemental Retirement Plan for executives. The amounts held in trust under the Supplemental Retirement Plan using Level 2 inputs may be used to satisfy claims of general creditors in the event of our or any of our subsidiaries’ bankruptcy. We have liability to the executives participating in the Supplemental Retirement Plan for the participant account balances equal to the aggregate of the amount invested at the executives’ direction and the income earned in such mutual funds.

The following summarizes as of September 30, 2017, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the Fair Value Hierarchy (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Mutual funds	$	434	$	—	$	—	$	434
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation	$	—	$	434	$	—	$	434

The following summarizes as of December 31, 2016, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the Fair Value Hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Mutual funds	$	565	$	—	$	—	$	565
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation	$	—	$	565	$	—	$	565

Real Estate Assets

We have certain real estate assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, of $858,000 and $780,000, respectively, where impairment charges have been recorded. Due to the subjectivity inherent in the internal valuation techniques used in estimating fair value, the amounts realized from the sale of such assets may vary significantly from these estimates.

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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held For Sale

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations and Assets Held For Sale

NOTE 10. — DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

We report as discontinued operations properties which met the criteria to be accounted for as held for sale in accordance with GAAP as of June 30, 2014, and certain properties disposed of during the periods presented that were previously classified as held for sale as of June 30, 2014. All results of these discontinued operations are included in a separate component of income on the consolidated statements of operations under the caption discontinued operations. We elected to early adopt ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205), effective July 1, 2014 and, as a result, the results of operations for all qualifying disposals and properties classified as held for sale that were not previously reported in discontinued operations as of June 30, 2014, are presented within income from continuing operations in our consolidated statements of income.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold nine properties resulting in a recognized gain of $339,000 that did not meet the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations. We determined that the nine properties sold did not represent a strategic shift in our operations as defined in ASU 2014-08 and, as a result, the gain on dispositions of real estate for the nine properties were reflected in our earnings from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

As a result of a change in circumstances that was previously considered unlikely, we reclassified the remaining two properties from held for sale to held and used as these properties no longer met the criteria to be held for sale during the second quarter of 2017. As of September 30, 2017, there were no properties that met criteria to be classified as held for sale. The properties that were reclassified to held and used were measured and recorded at the lower of (i) its carrying amount before the properties were classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation expense that would have been recognized had the properties been continuously classified as held and used, or (ii) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.

Real estate held for sale consisted of the following at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Land	$	—	$	117
Buildings and improvements		—		528
		—		645
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		—		—
Real estate held for sale, net	$	—	$	645

The revenue from rental properties, impairment charges, other operating expenses and gains/losses on dispositions of real estate related to these properties are as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenues from rental properties	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Impairments		(226	)		(840	)		(495	)		(1,524	)
Other operating income		108			453			2,917			1,294
(Loss) earnings from operating activities		(118	)		(387	)		2,422			(230	)
(Loss) from dispositions of real estate		—			(21	)		—			(178	)
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations	$	(118	)	$	(408	)	$	2,422		$	(408	)

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Property Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Property Acquisitions

NOTE 11. — PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we acquired fee simple interests in 64 convenience store and gasoline station properties for an aggregate purchase price of $143,885,000.

On September 6, 2017, we acquired fee simple interests in 49 convenience store and gasoline station properties (the “Empire Properties”) for $123,126,000 and entered into a unitary lease with Empire Petroleum Partners, LLC (“Empire”) at the closing of the transaction (the “Empire Transaction”). We funded the Empire Transaction through a combination of funds from our Offering and funds available under our Credit Agreement. The unitary lease provides for an initial term of 15 years, with four five-year renewal options. The unitary lease requires Empire to pay a fixed annual rent plus all amounts pertaining to the properties including environmental expenses, real estate taxes, assessments, license and permit fees, charges for public utilities and all other governmental charges. Rent is scheduled to increase annually during the initial and renewal terms of the lease. The Empire Properties are located primarily within metropolitan markets in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas.

We accounted for the acquisition of the Empire Properties as an asset acquisition. We estimated the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, buildings and improvements) “as if vacant.” Based on these estimates, we allocated $75,674,000 of the purchase price to land, $38,205,000 to buildings and improvements, $189,000 to above market leases and $9,058,000 to in-place leases.

In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we acquired fee simple interests in 15 convenience store and gasoline station properties, in separate transactions, for an aggregate purchase price of $20,759,000. We accounted for these acquisitions as asset acquisitions. We estimated the fair value of acquired tangible assets for each of these acquisitions (consisting of land, buildings and improvements) “as if vacant.” Based on these estimates, we allocated $5,521,000 of the purchase price to land, $12,950,000 to buildings and improvements, $559,000 to below market leases, which is accounted for as a deferred liability, and $2,847,000 to in-place leases.

We evaluated these transactions under the new framework for determining whether an integrated set of assets and activities meets the definition of a business, pursuant to ASU 2017-01, which we early adopted effective January 1, 2017. Acquisitions that do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. An integrated set of assets and activities does not qualify as a business if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets is concentrated in either a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. We evaluated each of the acquisitions and determined that substantially all the fair value related to each acquisition is concentrated in a similar identifiable operating property. Accordingly, these transactions did not meet the definition of a business and consequently were accounted for as asset acquisitions. In each of these transactions, we allocated the total consideration for each acquisition to the individual assets acquired on a relative fair value basis.

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Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

NOTE 12. — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In preparing our unaudited consolidated financial statements, we have evaluated events and transactions occurring after September 30, 2017, for recognition or disclosure purposes. Based on this evaluation, other than as set forth below, there were no significant subsequent events from September 30, 2017, through the date the financial statements were issued.

On October 3, 2017, we acquired fee simple interests in 38 properties for $68,300,000 and entered into a unitary lease with a U.S. subsidiary of Applegreen PLC (“Applegreen”), a publicly traded company listed on the Irish and United Kingdom stock markets. Applegreen currently operates 275 convenience stores and gasoline stations in the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The unitary lease provides for an initial term of 15 years, with four five-year renewal options. Rent is scheduled to increase on the fifth anniversary of the commencement of the lease and annually thereafter.

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Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Getty Realty Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). We do not distinguish our principal business or our operations on a geographical basis for purposes of measuring performance. We manage and evaluate our operations as a single segment. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts in order to conform to current period presentation.

Unaudited, Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Unaudited, Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements are unaudited but, in our opinion, reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Use of Estimates, Judgments and Assumptions

Use of Estimates, Judgments and Assumptions

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the period reported. Estimates, judgments and assumptions underlying the accompanying consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, real estate, receivables, deferred rent receivable, direct financing leases, depreciation and amortization, impairment of long-lived assets, environmental remediation costs, environmental remediation obligations, litigation, accrued liabilities, income taxes and the allocation of the purchase price of properties acquired to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Application of these estimates and assumptions requires exercise of judgment as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. For acquisitions of real estate which are accounted for as business combinations, we estimate the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, buildings and improvements) “as if vacant” and identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of leasehold interests, above-market and below-market leases, in-place leases and tenant relationships) and assumed debt. Based on these estimates, we allocate the estimated fair value to the applicable assets and liabilities. Fair value is determined based on an exit price approach, which contemplates the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We expense transaction costs associated with business combinations in the period incurred. Acquisitions of real estate which do not meet the definition of a business are accounted for as asset acquisitions. The accounting model for asset acquisitions is similar to the accounting model for business combinations except that the acquisition costs are allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed on a relative fair value basis. See Note 11 for additional information regarding property acquisitions.

We capitalize direct costs, including costs such as construction costs and professional services, and indirect costs associated with the development and construction of real estate assets while substantive activities are ongoing to prepare the assets for their intended use. The capitalization period begins when development activities are underway and ends when it is determined that the asset is substantially complete and ready for its intended use.

When real estate assets are sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization is eliminated from the respective accounts and any gain or loss is credited or charged to income. We evaluate real estate sale transactions where we provide seller financing to determine sale and gain recognition in accordance with GAAP. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to income when incurred.

Direct Financing Leases

Direct Financing Leases

Income under direct financing leases is included in revenues from rental properties and is recognized over the lease terms using the effective interest rate method which produces a constant periodic rate of return on the net investments in the leased properties. The investments in direct financing leases are increased for interest income earned and amortized over the life of the leases and reduced by the receipt of lease payments. We consider direct financing leases to be past-due or delinquent when a contractually required payment is not remitted in accordance with the provisions of the underlying agreement. We evaluate each account individually and set up an allowance when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms and the amount can be reasonably estimated.

We review our direct financing leases at least annually to determine whether there has been an other-than-temporary decline in the current estimate of residual value of the property. The residual value is our estimate of what we could realize upon the sale of the property at the end of the lease term, based on market information and third-party estimates where available. If this review indicates that a decline in residual value has occurred that is other-than-temporary, we recognize an impairment charge. There were no impairments of any of our direct financing leases during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

When we enter into a contract to sell properties that are recorded as direct financing leases, we evaluate whether we believe that it is probable that the disposition will occur. If we determine that the disposition is probable and therefore the property’s holding period is reduced, we record an allowance for credit losses to reflect the change in the estimate of the undiscounted future rents. Accordingly, the net investment balance is written down to fair value.

Notes and Mortgages Receivable

Notes and Mortgages Receivable

Notes and mortgages receivable consists of loans originated by us in conjunction with property dispositions and funding provided to tenants in conjunction with property acquisitions. Notes and mortgages receivable are recorded at stated principal amounts. We evaluate the collectability of both interest and principal on each loan to determine whether it is impaired. A loan is considered to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due under the existing contractual terms. When a loan is considered to be impaired, the amount of the loss is calculated by comparing the recorded investment to the fair value determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at the loan’s effective interest rate or to the fair value of the underlying collateral, if the loan is collateralized. Interest income on performing loans is accrued as earned. Interest income on impaired loans is recognized on a cash basis. We do not provide for an additional allowance for loan losses based on the grouping of loans, as we believe that the characteristics of the loans are not sufficiently similar to allow an evaluation of these loans as a group for a possible loan loss allowance. As such, all of our loans are evaluated individually for impairment purposes. There were no impairments related to our notes and mortgages receivable during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Revenue Recognition and Deferred Rent Receivable

Revenue Recognition and Deferred Rent Receivable

Minimum lease payments from operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases. The cumulative difference between lease revenue recognized under this method and the contractual lease payment terms is recorded as deferred rent receivable on our consolidated balance sheets. We reserve for a portion of the recorded deferred rent receivable if circumstances indicate that a tenant will not make all of its contractual lease payments during the current lease term. We make estimates of the collectability of our accounts receivable related to revenue from rental properties. We analyze accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Additionally, with respect to tenants in bankruptcy, we estimate the expected recovery through bankruptcy claims and increase the allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible. If our assumptions regarding the collectability of accounts receivable prove incorrect, we could experience write-offs of the accounts receivable or deferred rent receivable in excess of our allowance for doubtful accounts.

The present value of the difference between the fair market rent and the contractual rent for above-market and below-market leases at the time properties are acquired is amortized into revenues from rental properties over the remaining terms of the in-place leases. Lease termination fees are recognized as other income when earned upon the termination of a tenant’s lease and relinquishment of space in which we have no further obligation to the tenant.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Assets are written down to fair value when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the projected undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amount of those assets. Assets held for disposal are written down to fair value less estimated disposition costs.

We recorded impairment charges aggregating $2,393,000 and $7,044,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $1,991,000 and $6,787,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, in continuing and discontinued operations. Our estimated fair values, as they relate to property carrying values were primarily based upon (i) estimated sales prices from third-party offers based on signed contracts, letters of intent or indicative bids, for which we do not have access to the unobservable inputs used to determine these estimated fair values, and/or consideration of the amount that currently would be required to replace the asset, as adjusted for obsolescence (this method was used to determine $2,943,000 of the $7,044,000 in impairments recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2017) and (ii) discounted cash flow models (this method was used to determine $451,000 of the $7,044,000 in impairments recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2017). During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recorded $3,650,000 of the $7,044,000 in impairments recognized due to the accumulation of asset retirement costs as a result of changes in estimates associated with our estimated environmental liabilities which increased the carrying values of certain properties in excess of their fair values.

The estimated fair value of real estate is based on the price that would be received from the sale of the property in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In general, we consider multiple internal valuation techniques when measuring the fair value of a property, all of which are based on unobservable inputs and assumptions that are classified within Level 3 of the Fair Value Hierarchy. These unobservable inputs include assumed holding periods ranging up to 15 years, assumed average rent increases of 2.0% annually, income capitalized at a rate of 8.0% and cash flows discounted at a rate of 7.0%. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income because recording an impairment loss results in an immediate negative adjustment to net income. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding future rental rates and operating expenses that could differ materially from actual results in future periods. Where properties held for use have been identified as having a potential for sale, additional judgments are required related to the determination as to the appropriate period over which the projected undiscounted cash flows should include the operating cash flows and the amount included as the estimated residual value. This requires significant judgment. In some cases, the results of whether impairment is indicated are sensitive to changes in assumptions input into the estimates, including the holding period until expected sale.

Deferred Gain

Deferred Gain

On August 3, 2015, we terminated our unitary triple-net lease (the “Ramoco Lease”) with Hanuman Business, Inc. (d/b/a “Ramoco”), and sold to Ramoco affiliates 48 of the 61 properties that had been subject to the Ramoco Lease. The total consideration for the 48 properties we sold to Ramoco affiliates, including a seller financing mortgage of $13,900,000, was $15,000,000. In accordance with ASC 360-20, Property, Plant and Equipment – Real Estate Sales, we evaluated the accounting for the gain on sales of these assets, noting that the buyer’s initial investment did not represent the amount required for recognition of the gain by the full accrual method. Accordingly, we recorded a deferred gain of $3,900,000 related to the Ramoco sale. The deferred gain was recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on our balance sheet at December 31, 2015. On April 28, 2016, Ramoco affiliates repaid the entire seller financing mortgage and, as a result, the deferred gain was recognized in our consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

All of our financial instruments are reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts which, in our estimation based upon an interpretation of available market information and valuation methodologies, reasonably approximate their fair values, except those separately disclosed in the notes below.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates of fair value that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the period reported using a hierarchy (the “Fair Value Hierarchy”) that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The Fair Value Hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The levels of the Fair Value Hierarchy are as follows: “Level 1” – inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date; “Level 2” – inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly, including inputs in markets that are not considered to be active; and “Level 3” – inputs that are unobservable. Certain types of assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value either on a recurring or non-recurring basis. Assets required or elected to be marked-to-market and reported at fair value every reporting period are valued on a recurring basis. Other assets not required to be recorded at fair value every period may be recorded at fair value if a specific provision or other impairment is recorded within the period to mark the carrying value of the asset to market as of the reporting date. Such assets are valued on a non-recurring basis.

Environmental Remediation Obligations

Environmental Remediation Obligations

We record the fair value of a liability for an environmental remediation obligation as an asset and liability when there is a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset and the liability can be reasonably estimated. Environmental remediation obligations are estimated based on the level and impact of contamination at each property. The accrued liability is the aggregate of the best estimate of the fair value of cost for each component of the liability. The accrued liability is net of estimated recoveries from state underground storage tank (“UST”) remediation funds considering estimated recovery rates developed from prior experience with the funds. Net environmental liabilities are currently measured based on their expected future cash flows which have been adjusted for inflation and discounted to present value. We accrue for environmental liabilities that we believe are allocable to other potentially responsible parties if it becomes probable that the other parties will not pay their environmental remediation obligations.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

We and our subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. Effective January 1, 2001, we elected to qualify, and believe that we are operating so as to qualify, as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on qualifying REIT income, provided that distributions to our shareholders equal at least the amount of our taxable income as defined under the Internal Revenue Code. We accrue for uncertain tax matters when appropriate. The accrual for uncertain tax positions is adjusted as circumstances change and as the uncertainties become more clearly defined, such as when audits are settled or exposures expire. Tax returns for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and tax returns which will be filed for the year ended 2017, remain open to examination by federal and state tax jurisdictions under the respective statutes of limitations.

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model requiring a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In adopting ASU 2014-09, companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net). In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients and ASU 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. In September 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Leases (Topic 840), and Leases (Topic 842). These amendments provide additional clarification and implementation guidance on the previously issued ASU 2014-09. These ASUs do not change the core principles of the guidance stated in ASU 2014-09, instead these amendments are intended to clarify and improve operability of certain topics included within the revenue standard. The effective date and transition requirements for these amendments are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of ASU 2014-09, which is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date. Our revenue-producing contracts are primarily leases that are not within the scope of ASU 2014-09. As a result, we do not expect that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have a material impact on our rental income.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 amends the existing accounting standards for lease accounting, including requiring lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets. Lessor accounting will remain similar to lessor accounting under previous GAAP, while aligning with the FASB’s new revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those years, beginning January 1, 2019. Early adoption of ASU 2016-02 is permitted. The standard requires a modified retrospective transition approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with an option to use certain transition relief. We continue to evaluate the effect the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on our consolidated financial statements. However, we currently believe that the adoption will not have a material impact for operating leases where we are a lessor and we will continue to record revenues from rental properties for our operating leases on a straight-line basis. However, for leases where we are a lessee we will be required to record a lease liability and a right of use asset on our consolidated financial statements at fair value upon adoption.

On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”), which amends the current stock compensation guidance. The amendments simplify the accounting for taxes related to stock based compensation, including adjustments as to how excess tax benefits and a company's payments for tax withholdings should be classified. The standard is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We adopted ASU 2016-09 on January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2016-09 had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurements of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”) to amend the accounting for credit losses for certain financial instruments. Under the new guidance, an entity recognizes its estimate of expected credit losses as an allowance, which the FASB believes will result in more timely recognition of such losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 is intended to clarify the presentation of cash receipts and payments in specific situations. The amendments in this update are effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-15 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”). ASU 2016-18 requires that amounts classified as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the total beginning and ending amounts for the periods shown on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 will be effective beginning after December 15, 2017 (with early adoption permitted) and will be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. We early adopted ASU 2016-18 on January 1, 2017. As a result of this adoption, we included amounts generally described as restricted cash within the beginning-of-period, change and end-of-period total amounts on the statement of cash flows rather than activities within the statement. At September 31, 2017 and 2016, restricted cash consisted of security deposits received from our tenants.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business (“ASU 2017-01”). ASU 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. ASU 2017-01 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. We early adopted ASU 2017-01 on January 1, 2017. As a result of this adoption, we have evaluated real estate acquisitions completed during 2017 under the new framework and determined that the assets acquired did not meet the definition of a business. Accordingly, we accounted for these transactions as asset acquisitions.

On February 22, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20), Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets (“ASU 2017-05”) to provide guidance for recognizing gains and losses from the transfer of nonfinancial assets and in-substance non-financial assets in contracts with non-customers, unless other specific guidance applies. ASU 2017-05 requires a company to derecognize nonfinancial assets once it transfers control of a distinct nonfinancial asset or distinct in substance nonfinancial asset. As a result of the new guidance, the guidance specific to real estate sales in ASC 360-20 will be eliminated. As such, sales and partial sales of real estate assets will now be subject to the same derecognition model as all other nonfinancial assets. ASU 2017-05 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The effective date of this guidance coincides with revenue recognition guidance. Upon adoption, we will appropriately apply the guidance to prospective disposals of nonfinancial assets within the scope of Subtopic 610-20.

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Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Maturity Amounts Outstanding Under Credit Agreement and Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement

The amounts outstanding under our Credit Agreement and Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement (both defined below) are as follows (in thousands):

	Maturity Date	Interest Rate			September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility	June 2018		3.58	%	$	45,000		$	75,000
Unsecured Term Loan	June 2020		3.54	%		50,000			50,000
Series A Notes	February 2021		6.00	%		100,000			100,000
Series B Notes	June 2023		5.35	%		75,000			75,000
Series C Notes	February 2025		4.75	%		50,000			—
Total debt						320,000			300,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs, net						(1,036	)		(1,456	)
Total debt, net					$	318,964		$	298,544

Summary of Scheduled Debt Maturities, Including Balloon Payments

As of September 30, 2017, scheduled debt maturities, including balloon payments, are as follows (in thousands):

	Revolving Facility		Term Loan		Senior Unsecured Notes		Total
2017	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
2018 (1)		45,000		—		—		45,000
2019		—		—		—		—
2020		—		50,000		—		50,000
2021		—		—		100,000		100,000
Thereafter		—		—		125,000		125,000
Total	$	45,000	$	50,000	$	225,000	$	320,000

(1) The Revolving Facility matures in June 2018 and may be extended for one year at our election, subject to certain conditions.

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

A summary of the changes in shareholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, is as follows (in thousands):

	COMMON STOCK				ADDITIONAL PAID-IN			DIVIDENDS PAID IN EXCESS
	SHARES		AMOUNT		CAPITAL			OF EARNINGS			TOTAL
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2016		34,393	$	344	$	485,659		$	(55,085	)	$	430,918
Net earnings									34,150			34,150
Dividends declared — $0.84 per share									(30,828	)		(30,828	)
Shares issued pursuant to Equity Offering, net		4,715		47		104,265			—			104,312
Shares issued pursuant to ATM Program, net		329		3		8,542			—			8,545
Shares issued pursuant to dividend reinvestment		37		1		946			—			947
Stock-based compensation		27		—		(200	)		—			(200	)
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017		39,501	$	395	$	599,212		$	(51,763	)	$	547,844

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Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per common share gives effect, utilizing the two-class method, to the potential dilution from the issuance of shares of our common stock in settlement of RSUs which provide for non-forfeitable dividend equivalents equal to the dividends declared per common share. Basic and diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings less dividend equivalents attributable to RSUs by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share, also gives effect to the potential dilution from the exercise of stock options utilizing the treasury stock method. There were 5,000 stock options excluded from the earnings per share calculations below as they were anti-dilutive as of September 30, 2016. There were no options outstanding at September 30, 2017.

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)	2017			2016			2017			2016
Earnings from continuing operations	$	9,458		$	9,212		$	31,728		$	30,491
Less dividend equivalents attributable to RSUs outstanding		(126	)		(111	)		(391	)		(379	)
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common    shareholders		9,332			9,101			31,337			30,112
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations		(118	)		(408	)		2,422			(408	)
Less dividend equivalents attributable to RSUs outstanding		—			—			(30	)		—
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations attributable to    common shareholders		(118	)		(408	)		2,392			(408	)
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders used for    basic and diluted earnings per share calculation	$	9,214		$	8,693		$	33,729		$	29,704
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		38,702			33,776			35,979			33,716
Basic and diluted earnings per common share	$	0.24		$	0.26		$	0.94		$	0.88

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following summarizes as of September 30, 2017, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the Fair Value Hierarchy (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Mutual funds	$	434	$	—	$	—	$	434
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation	$	—	$	434	$	—	$	434

The following summarizes as of December 31, 2016, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the Fair Value Hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Mutual funds	$	565	$	—	$	—	$	565
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation	$	—	$	565	$	—	$	565

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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held For Sale (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Schedule of Real Estate Held for Sale

Real estate held for sale consisted of the following at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Land	$	—	$	117
Buildings and improvements		—		528
		—		645
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		—		—
Real estate held for sale, net	$	—	$	645

Schedule of Earnings (Loss) on Discontinued Operations

The revenue from rental properties, impairment charges, other operating expenses and gains/losses on dispositions of real estate related to these properties are as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenues from rental properties	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Impairments		(226	)		(840	)		(495	)		(1,524	)
Other operating income		108			453			2,917			1,294
(Loss) earnings from operating activities		(118	)		(387	)		2,422			(230	)
(Loss) from dispositions of real estate		—			(21	)		—			(178	)
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations	$	(118	)	$	(408	)	$	2,422		$	(408	)

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Description of Business - Additional Information (Detail)	Sep. 30, 2017 Property State
Description Of Business [Line Items]
Number of properties in portfolio	873
Number of states in which our properties are located | State	27
Third Parties [Member]
Description Of Business [Line Items]
Number of properties leased	81
Owned Properties [Member]
Description Of Business [Line Items]
Number of properties	792

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Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Property Tenant	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Impairment charges		$ 2,393,000	$ 1,991,000	$ 7,044,000	$ 6,787,000
Total consideration for properties sold including seller financing	$ 15,000,000
Ramoco Affiliates [Member]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of properties sold to Ramoco affiliates that were previously included in the Ramoco lease | Tenant				48
Number of leased properties | Property				61
Ramoco Affiliates [Member] | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Deferred gain on sale of property						$ 3,900,000
Seller Financing Mortgage [Member]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Total consideration for properties sold including seller financing	$ 13,900,000
Level 3 [Member]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Assumed holding periods for unobservable inputs				15 years
Assumed annual average rent increases for unobservable inputs				2.00%
Rate of income capitalization for unobservable inputs				8.00%
Cash flows discounted rate for unobservable inputs				7.00%
Estimated Sale Price Method [Member]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Impairment charges				$ 7,044,000
Estimated fair value		2,943,000		2,943,000
Discounted Cash Flow Method [Member]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Impairment charges				7,044,000
Estimated fair value		451,000		451,000
Accumulation of Asset Retirement Cost Method [Member]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Impairment charges				7,044,000
Estimated fair value		3,650,000		3,650,000
Notes and Mortgages Receivable [Member]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Impairment charges		0	0	0	0
Direct Financing Leases Financing Receivable [Member]
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Impairment charges		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Leases - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Property State	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Property State	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Leases [Line Items]
Number of properties in portfolio | Property	873		873
Number of states in which our properties are located | State	27		27
Revenues from rental properties included in continuing operations	$ 24,913,000	$ 23,989,000	$ 73,175,000	$ 71,936,000
Revenues from rental properties	24,559,000	23,192,000	71,876,000	69,427,000
Rental revenue increase due to revenue recognition adjustments included in continuing operations	354,000	797,000	1,299,000	2,509,000
Deferred rent receivables reserves	0	0	0	0
Real Estate Taxes and other municipal charges paid then reimbursed by tenants included in revenues and expenses from continuing operations	3,799,000	3,736,000	10,716,000	10,846,000
Lease origination costs	42,000	$ 148,000	42,000	$ 148,000
Net investment in direct financing leases	90,261,000		90,261,000		$ 92,097,000
Net Investments in direct financing lease, minimum lease payments receivable	157,623,000		157,623,000		167,064,000
Net Investment in direct financing lease, unguaranteed estimated residual value	13,979,000		13,979,000		13,979,000
Net Investment in direct financing lease, deferred income	$ 81,341,000		$ 81,341,000		$ 88,946,000
Third Parties [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Number of properties leased | Property	81		81
Owned Properties [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Number of properties | Property	792		792

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Leases - Major Tenants - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017 Property Tenant Lease	Sep. 30, 2016
Leases [Line Items]
Number of significant tenants | Tenant	3
Subsidiaries of Global Partners LP (NYSE GLP) [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Number of leased properties | Property	163
Lease revenue percentage	21.00%	21.00%
Number of leased properties guaranteed	3
Subsidiaries of Chestnut Petroleum Dist. Inc.[Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Number of leased properties | Property	76
Lease revenue percentage	16.00%	14.00%
Number of unitary leases	2
Number of leased properties guaranteed	57
Apro, LLC (d/b/a United Oil) [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Number of leased properties | Property	77
Lease revenue percentage	15.00%	15.00%
Number Of Unitary Leases To Tenant	3

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Leases - Marketing and the Master Lease - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Property Portfolio
Leases [Line Items]
Number of new triple net leases entered into during the period | Portfolio	14
Number of leased properties with new tenants | Property	340
Number of leased properties as single unit triple net leases | Portfolio	27
Maximum lease commitment for capital expenditure	$ 9,035,000
USTs [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Asset retirement obligations removed from balance sheet	13,813,000
Net asset retirement costs related to USTs removed from balance sheet	10,808,000
Deferred rental revenue	$ 3,005,000
Minimum [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Unitary triple-net lease agreements initial terms	15 years
Maximum [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Unitary triple-net lease agreements initial terms	20 years
Unitary triple-net lease agreements successive terms	20 years
Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Number of properties previously leased | Property	385

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)				1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 05, 2016	Mar. 04, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 07, 2014 Defendant	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)	May 31, 2007 Defendant	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Defendant	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 30, 2017 Party	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2003 Party
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued legal matters						$ 11,513,000				$ 11,768,000
Provisions for litigation losses						$ 106,000	$ 801,000
Occidental Chemical Corporation [Member] | EPA [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of potentially responsible parties | Party									20
Remedial design performance period under EPA settlement agreement	4 years
8 Mile Stretch of Lower Passaic River [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cost estimate for remediating Lower Passaic River		$ 1,380,000,000
Minimum [Member] | 17 Mile Stretch of Lower Passaic River [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cost estimate for remediating Lower Passaic River								$ 483,000,000
Maximum [Member] | 17 Mile Stretch of Lower Passaic River [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cost estimate for remediating Lower Passaic River								$ 725,000,000
Lower Passaic River [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of potentially responsible parties | Party											66
Lower Passaic River [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Parties to perform a remedial investigation and feasibility study | Defendant					70
MTBE [Member] | NJ
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of defendants in the MTBE complaint | Defendant						50
MTBE [Member] | Minimum [Member] | PA
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of defendants in the MTBE complaint | Defendant			50
Other Income [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Income from insurance settlement received for reimbursement of environmental settlement costs and legal expenses				$ 3,750,000

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Debt - Schedule of Maturity Amounts Outstanding Under Credit Agreement and Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowings under credit agreement, outstanding amount	$ 94,327	$ 123,801
Borrowings under purchase agreement, outstanding amount	224,637	174,743
Total	320,000	300,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs, net	(1,036)	(1,456)
Total debt, net	$ 318,964	$ 298,544
Revolving Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 02, 2018
Interest Rate	3.58%	3.33%
Borrowings under credit agreement, outstanding amount	$ 45,000	$ 75,000
Total	$ 45,000
Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Jun. 02, 2020	Jun. 02, 2020
Interest Rate	3.54%	3.28%
Borrowings under credit agreement, outstanding amount	$ 50,000	$ 50,000
Total	$ 50,000
Series A Notes Maturing in February 2021 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Feb. 25, 2021	Feb. 25, 2021
Interest Rate	6.00%	6.00%
Borrowings under purchase agreement, outstanding amount	$ 100,000	$ 100,000
Series B Notes Maturing in June 2023 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Jun. 02, 2023	Jun. 02, 2023
Interest Rate	5.35%	5.35%
Borrowings under purchase agreement, outstanding amount	$ 75,000	$ 75,000
Series C Notes Maturing in February 2025 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity Date	Feb. 25, 2025	Feb. 25, 2025
Interest Rate	4.75%	4.75%
Borrowings under purchase agreement, outstanding amount	$ 50,000

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Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Credit agreement initiation date		Jun. 02, 2015
Senior unsecured revolving credit agreement	$ 225,000,000
Term loan under credit agreement	50,000,000
Revolving facility optional extension period		1 year
Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Senior unsecured note, issuance date		Feb. 21, 2017
Amount of rate increase in case of default		2.00%
Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement [Member] | Series A Note [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Senior unsecured note purchase agreement, maturity date		Feb. 25, 2021
Interest rate on agreement		6.00%
Senior unsecured note, aggregate amount issued		$ 100,000,000
Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement [Member] | Series B Notes [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Senior unsecured note purchase agreement, maturity date		Jun. 02, 2023
Interest rate on agreement		5.35%
Senior unsecured note, aggregate amount issued		$ 75,000,000
Second Restated Prudential Note Purchase Agreement [Member] | Series C Notes [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Senior unsecured note purchase agreement, maturity date		Feb. 25, 2025
Interest rate on agreement		4.75%
Senior unsecured note, aggregate amount issued		$ 50,000,000
Minimum [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Annual commitment fee on undrawn funds		0.25%
Maximum [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Annual commitment fee on undrawn funds		0.30%
Revolving Facility [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Revolving facility under credit agreement	175,000,000
Option to increase credit facility	75,000,000
Credit facility amount	$ 250,000,000
Revolving facility optional extension period		1 year
Credit facility agreement, maturity date		Jun. 02, 2018
Credit facility agreement, optional extended maturity date		Jun. 02, 2019
Senior unsecured note purchase agreement, maturity date		Jun. 02, 2018	Jun. 02, 2018
Interest rate on agreement		3.58%	3.33%
Revolving Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Credit agreement margin on borrowing base rate		0.95%
Revolving Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Credit agreement margin on borrowing base rate		1.95%
Revolving Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Credit agreement margin on borrowing base rate		2.25%
Revolving Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Credit agreement margin on borrowing base rate		3.25%
Term Loan [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Senior unsecured note purchase agreement, maturity date		Jun. 02, 2020	Jun. 02, 2020
Interest rate on agreement		3.54%	3.28%
Term Loan [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Credit agreement margin on borrowing base rate		0.90%
Term Loan [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Credit agreement margin on borrowing base rate		1.90%
Term Loan [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Credit agreement margin on borrowing base rate		2.20%
Term Loan [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Credit and Loan Agreement [Line Items]
Credit agreement margin on borrowing base rate		3.20%

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Debt - Summary of Scheduled Debt Maturities, Including Balloon Payments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2017	$ 0
2018	45,000
2019	0
2020	50,000
2021	100,000
Thereafter	125,000
Total	320,000	$ 300,000
Revolving Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2017	0
2018	45,000
2019	0
2020	0
2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	45,000
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
2020	50,000
2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	50,000
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
2020	0
2021	100,000
Thereafter	125,000
Total	$ 225,000

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Debt - Summary of Scheduled Debt Maturities, Including Balloon Payments (Parenthetical) (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving facility optional extension period	1 year
Revolving Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility agreement, maturity date	Jun. 02, 2018
Revolving facility optional extension period	1 year

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Environmental Obligations - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Pollution legal liability insurance policy duration	10 years
Pollution legal liability insurance policy aggregate limit	$ 50,000,000
Remediation agreement of lease		We have agreed to be responsible for environmental contamination at the premises that was known at the time the lease commenced, and which existed prior to commencement of the lease and is discovered (other than as a result of a voluntary site investigation) during the first ten years of the lease term (or a shorter period for a minority of such leases).
Environmental remediation obligations		$ 64,862,000		$ 74,516,000
Accretion expense		2,621,000	$ 3,020,000
Amounts of credits to environmental expenses included in continuing and discontinued operations		6,116,000	3,804,000
Increase in carrying value of property		$ 3,560,000	5,384,000
Estimated remaining useful life of underground storage tank for capitalized asset retirement costs		10 years
Depreciation and amortization expense for capitalized asset retirement costs		$ 3,281,000	3,934,000
Capitalized asset retirement costs		45,982,000		49,125,000
Non-cash impairment charges		$ 4,986,000	$ 6,232,000
Minimum [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Environmental remediation liability discount range		4.00%
Environmental remediation liability fair value, expected future net cash flows		2.00%
Maximum [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Environmental remediation liability discount range		7.00%
Environmental remediation liability fair value, expected future net cash flows		2.75%
Reasonably Estimable Environmental Remediation Obligation [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Environmental remediation liability		$ 20,199,000		29,507,000
Known Environmental Liabilities [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Capitalized asset retirement costs		18,964,000		20,636,000
Future Environmental Liabilities for Preexisting Unknown Contamination [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Capitalized asset retirement costs		$ 27,018,000		$ 28,489,000

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Shareholders' Equity - Summary of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2016, value			$ 430,918,000
Net earnings	$ 9,340,000	$ 8,804,000	34,150,000	$ 30,083,000
Dividends declared — $0.84 per share			(30,828,000)
Shares issued pursuant to Equity Offering, net, value			104,312,000
Shares issued pursuant to ATM Program, net, value			8,545,000
Shares issued pursuant to dividend reinvestment, value			$ 947,000
Shares issued pursuant to dividend reinvestment, shares			36,865
Stock-based compensation, value			$ (200,000)
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2017, value	547,844,000		547,844,000
Common Stock [Member]
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2016, value			$ 344,000
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2016, shares			34,393,000
Shares issued pursuant to Equity Offering, net, value			$ 47,000
Shares issued pursuant to Equity Offering, net, shares			4,715,000
Shares issued pursuant to ATM Program, net, value			$ 3,000
Shares issued pursuant to ATM Program, net, shares			329,000
Shares issued pursuant to dividend reinvestment, value			$ 1,000
Shares issued pursuant to dividend reinvestment, shares			37,000
Stock-based compensation, shares			27,000
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2017, value	$ 395,000		$ 395,000
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2016, shares	39,501,000		39,501,000
Additional Paid-in-Capital [Member]
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2016, value			$ 485,659,000
Shares issued pursuant to Equity Offering, net, value			104,265,000
Shares issued pursuant to ATM Program, net, value			8,542,000
Shares issued pursuant to dividend reinvestment, value			946,000
Stock-based compensation, value			(200,000)
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2017, value	$ 599,212,000		599,212,000
Dividends Paid in Excess of Earnings [Member]
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2016, value			(55,085,000)
Net earnings			34,150,000
Dividends declared — $0.84 per share			(30,828,000)
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2017, value	$ (51,763,000)		$ (51,763,000)

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Shareholders' Equity - Summary of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (Detail) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share	$ 0.28	$ 0.25	$ 0.84	$ 0.75

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Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail)			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 10, 2017 USD ($) Offering shares	Mar. 01, 2017 shares	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Stock options outstanding | shares				0	0		5,000
Stock options exercisable price | $ / shares				$ 27.68	$ 27.68		$ 27.68
Stock options expiration date					May 15, 2017		May 15, 2017
Stock options outstanding intrinsic value				$ 0	$ 0		$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized | shares				20,000,000	20,000,000		20,000,000
Preferred stock, par value | $ / shares				$ 0.01	$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares issued | shares				0	0		0
Proceeds from issuance of shares					$ 112,857,000	$ 2,940,000
Payment of regular quarterly dividend					$ 29,404,000	$ 25,532,000
Regular quarterly dividends paid per share | $ / shares					$ 0.84	$ 0.75
Payments of regular and special dividends						$ 32,973,000
Dividends paid per share | $ / shares						$ 0.97
Payment of special dividend						$ 7,441,000
Special dividends paid per share | $ / shares						$ 0.22
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan | shares					36,865
Value of shares issued under Shares issued under Dividend Reinvestment Plan					$ 947,000
Stock based compensation expenses					996,000	$ 1,153,000
ATM Program [Member]
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of shares				$ 2,685,000	$ 8,545,000
Stock issuance costs			$ 360,000
Shares issued | shares				97,000	329,000
ATM Program [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Aggregate sales price			$ 125,000,000
Underwriting Agreement [Member]
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock the Company sold to the underwriters pursuant to the underwriting agreement | shares	4,100,000
Period granted to underwriter for purchase of additional shares	30 days
Common stock offering underwriting agreement additional shares granted | shares	615,000
Proceeds from issuance of shares	$ 104,300,000
Number Of Equity Offering Completed | Offering	1
Amended and Restated 2004 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Restricted stock units, granted | shares		94,250

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Earnings Per Common Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Stock options outstanding		0	5,000
Stock Options [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities Excluded from calculation of EPS	5,000

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Earnings Per Common Share - Schedule of Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 9,458	$ 9,212	$ 31,728	$ 30,491
Less dividend equivalents attributable to RSUs outstanding	(126)	(111)	(391)	(379)
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	9,332	9,101	31,337	30,112
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations	(118)	(408)	2,422	(408)
Less dividend equivalents attributable to RSUs outstanding			(30)
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders	(118)	(408)	2,392	(408)
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders used for basic and diluted earnings per share calculation	$ 9,214	$ 8,693	$ 33,729	$ 29,704
Weighted average common shares outstanding basic and diluted	38,702	33,776	35,979	33,716
Basic and diluted earnings per common share	$ 0.24	$ 0.26	$ 0.94	$ 0.88

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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired real estate assets measured at fair value	$ 858	$ 780
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of borrowings under senior unsecured notes	$ 236,400	$ 181,000

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Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Mutual Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of assets	$ 434	$ 565
Deferred Compensation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of liabilities	434	565
Level 1 [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of assets	434	565
Level 2 [Member] | Deferred Compensation [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of liabilities	$ 434	$ 565

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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held For Sale - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Property
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Number of properties sold	9
Gain from sale of properties | $	$ 339
Number of properties for which gain on dispositions are included in earnings	9
Number of real estate properties held and used	2

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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held For Sale - Schedule of Real Estate Held for Sale (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Real Estate Held For Sale [Line Items]
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ (130,352)	$ (120,576)
Real estate, net	776,968	661,590
Real Estate Held for Sale [Member]
Real Estate Held For Sale [Line Items]
Land		117
Buildings and improvements		528
Real estate held for sale, gross		645
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 0	0
Real estate, net		$ 645

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Discontinued Operations and Assets Held For Sale - Schedule of Earnings (Loss) on Discontinued Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Impairments	$ (226)	$ (840)	$ (495)	$ (1,524)
Other operating income	108	453	2,917	1,294
(Loss) earnings from operating activities	(118)	(387)	2,422	(230)
(Loss) from dispositions of real estate		(21)		(178)
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations	$ (118)	$ (408)	$ 2,422	$ (408)

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Property Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail)		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 06, 2017 USD ($) Property Option	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Property	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price of the gasoline stations and convenience stores acquired during the period		$ 143,885,000	$ 2,155,000
Gasoline Stations and Convenience Store Properties [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of gasoline stations and convenience stores acquired during the period | Property		64
Aggregate purchase price of the gasoline stations and convenience stores acquired during the period		$ 143,885,000
Purchase price allocation, land acquired		5,521,000
Purchase price allocation, buildings and improvements acquired		$ 12,950,000
Additional number of gasoline stations and convenience stores acquired during the period | Property		15
Additional aggregate purchase price of the gasoline stations and convenience stores acquired during the period		$ 20,759,000
Gasoline Stations and Convenience Store Properties [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price allocated to in-place leases		2,847,000
Purchase price allocated to below market leases		$ 559,000
Empire Petroleum Partners, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of gasoline stations and convenience stores acquired during the period | Property	49
Aggregate purchase price of the gasoline stations and convenience stores acquired during the period	$ 123,126,000
Unitary lease description		The unitary lease provides for an initial term of 15 years, with four five-year renewal options. The unitary lease requires Empire to pay a fixed annual rent plus all amounts pertaining to the properties including environmental expenses, real estate taxes, assessments, license and permit fees, charges for public utilities and all other governmental charges. Rent is scheduled to increase annually during the initial and renewal terms of the lease.
Unitary lease initial term	15 years
Number of unitary lease renewal options | Option	4
Unitary lease renewal term	5 years
Purchase price allocation, land acquired	$ 75,674,000
Purchase price allocation, buildings and improvements acquired	38,205,000
Empire Petroleum Partners, LLC [Member] | Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price allocated to above market leases	189,000
Purchase price allocated to in-place leases	$ 9,058,000

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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail)		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2017 USD ($) Property Option	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Payments to acquire interests in fee simple properties | $		$ 143,885,000	$ 2,155,000
Applegreen PLC [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of properties with fee simple interests acquired | Property	38
Payments to acquire interests in fee simple properties | $	$ 68,300,000
Unitary lease description	The unitary lease provides for an initial term of 15 years, with four five-year renewal options. Rent is scheduled to increase on the fifth anniversary of the commencement of the lease and annually thereafter.
Unitary lease initial term	15 years
Number of unitary lease renewal options | Option	4
Unitary lease renewal term	5 years
Applegreen PLC [Member] | Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of convenience stores and gasoline stations currently operated | Property	275