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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company believes the following significant accounting policies, among others, affect its more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information as established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) including modifications issued under Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”). The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company, the Company’s subsidiaries, and investments in which the Company has a controlling interest. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 18, 2024.
Principles of Consolidation
The Company consolidates all entities in which it has a controlling financial interest through majority ownership or voting rights and variable interest entities whereby the Company is the primary beneficiary. In determining whether the Company has a controlling financial interest in a partially owned entity and the requirement to consolidate the accounts of that entity, the Company considers whether the entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and whether it is the primary beneficiary. The Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE when it has (i) the power to direct the most significant activities impacting the economic performance of the VIE and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits significant to the VIE. Entities that do not qualify as VIEs are generally considered voting interest entities (“VOEs”) and are evaluated for consolidation under the voting interest model. VOEs are consolidated when the Company controls the entity through a majority voting interest or other means.
When the requirements for consolidation are not met and the Company has significant influence over the operations of the entity, the investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Equity method investments for which the Company has not elected a fair value option are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for the Company’s pro-rata share of net income, contributions and distributions. Equity method investments for which the Company has elected a fair value option (“FVO”) are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently the changes in fair value are reported in earnings.
The NLT OP is considered to be a VIE. The Company consolidates this entity as it has the ability to direct the most significant activities of the entity such as purchases, dispositions, financings, budgets, and overall operating plans.
For consolidated entities, the non-controlling partner’s share of the assets, liabilities, and operations of each entity is included in non-controlling interests as equity of the Company. The non-controlling partner’s interest is generally computed as the non-controlling interests’ ownership percentage. Any profits interest due to the other owner is reported within non-controlling interests.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Global macroeconomic conditions including the persistence of elevated inflation and interest rates, in conjunction with geopolitical uncertainty, including the ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the conflict and escalating tensions in the Middle East, continue to weigh on industry deal activity, and may have a negative impact on the Company and its investors.
The Company believes the estimates and assumptions underlying its consolidated financial statements are reasonable based on the information available as of June 30, 2024. However, uncertainty over the current global macroeconomic environment and its impact on the Company’s operations may cause actual results to differ materially from those estimates.
Rental Revenue
The Company’s primary source of revenues is rental revenue, which is accounted for under the lease standard. Rental revenue primarily consists of fixed contractual base rent arising from tenant leases at our properties under operating leases or sales-type leases. Revenue under leases that are deemed probable of collection is recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable term of the related leases. The Company begins to recognize revenue upon the acquisition of the related property or when a tenant takes possession of the leased space. Base rent arising from tenant leases at our properties is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease, including any rent steps or abatement provisions. For leases that are deemed not probable of collection, revenue is recorded as the lesser of (i) the amount which would be recognized on a straight-line basis or (ii) cash that has been received from the tenant, with any tenant and deferred rent receivable balances charged as a direct write-off against rental revenue in the period of the change in the collectability determination. Our estimate of collectability includes, but is not limited to, factors such as the tenant’s payment history, financial condition, industry and geographic area. These estimates could differ materially from actual results.
Investments in Real Estate
In accordance with the guidance for business combinations, the Company determines whether the acquisition of a property qualifies as a business combination, which requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed constitute a business. If the property acquired does not constitute a business, the Company accounts for the transaction as an asset acquisition. The guidance for business combinations states that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets to be acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets, the asset or set of assets is not a business. All property acquisitions to date have been accounted for as asset acquisitions.
Whether the acquisition of a property acquired is considered a business combination or asset acquisition, the Company recognizes the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquired entity. In addition, for transactions that are business combinations, the Company evaluates the existence of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase. The Company expenses acquisition-related costs associated with business combinations as they are incurred. The Company capitalizes acquisition-related costs associated with asset acquisitions.
Upon acquisition of a property, the Company assesses the fair value of acquired tangible and intangible assets (including land, buildings, tenant improvements, “above-market” and “below-market” leases, acquired in-place leases, other identified intangible assets and assumed liabilities) and allocates the purchase price to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The Company assesses and considers fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize discount and/or capitalization rates that it deems appropriate, as well as other available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known and anticipated trends, and market and economic conditions.
The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant. Tangible assets include land and improvements, buildings, and construction in process. The Company records acquired above-market and below-market leases at their fair values (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) equal to the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to each in-place lease and (2) the Company’s estimate of fair market lease rates for each corresponding in-place lease, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease for above-market leases and the initial term plus the term of any below-market fixed rate renewal options for below-market leases. The Company records acquired in-place lease values based on the Company’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease. Factors to be considered include estimates of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions, and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, the Company includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods, depending on local market conditions. In estimating costs to execute similar leases, the Company considers leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses. The Company also considers an allocation of purchase price of other acquired intangibles, including acquired in-place leases.
Intangible lease assets and intangible lease liabilities are recorded as Intangible assets, net and a component of Other liabilities, respectively, on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The amortization of acquired above and below-market leases, and lease inducements is recorded as an adjustment to Rental Revenue on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations. The amortization of in-place leases and other lease intangibles is recorded as an adjustment to depreciation and amortization expense on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The cost of buildings and improvements includes the purchase price of the Company’s properties and any acquisition-related costs, along with any subsequent improvements to such properties. The Company’s investments in real estate are
stated at cost and are generally depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated remaining useful lives of the assets as follows:
DescriptionDepreciable Life
Buildings
12 - 50 years
Land improvements
1 - 44 years
In-place lease intangibles
9 - 24 years
Other lease intangibles (1)
Over lease term
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(1)Other lease intangibles primarily includes above and below market leases, lease inducements, and lease commissions.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, depreciation expense was $20,913 and $41,803, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, depreciation expense was $13,518 and $24,581, respectively.
Land acquired under build-to-suit arrangements in a sale-leaseback transaction is accounted for as an investment in loans receivable as the related lease is not deemed to have commenced until the constructed assets are substantially complete. These investments are included within Investments in real estate debt within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Other tangible assets acquired under such arrangements are recorded as construction in progress upon acquisition as the Company controls the assets during construction.
Significant improvements to properties are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance are expensed to operations as incurred and are included in Rental property operating expenses on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The Company capitalizes certain costs related to the development of real estate, including pre-construction costs, real estate taxes, insurance, construction costs, and salaries and related costs of personnel directly. Additionally, we capitalize interest costs related to development activities. Capitalization of these costs begin when the activities and related expenditures commence and cease when the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use at which time the project is placed in service and depreciation commences. Interest costs capitalized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were approximately $53, respectively. Interest costs capitalized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 were approximately $6,870 and $16,495, respectively. Additionally, we make estimates as to the probability of completion of development, and we expense all capitalized costs which are not recoverable.
The Company reviews its real estate properties for impairment each quarter or when there is an event or change in circumstances that indicates an impaired value. If the GAAP depreciated cost basis of a real estate investment exceeds the undiscounted cash flows of such real estate investment, the investment is considered impaired and the GAAP depreciated cost basis is reduced to the fair value of the investment. The impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. The evaluation of anticipated future cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results. Since cash flows on real estate properties considered to be “long-lived assets to be held and used” are considered on an undiscounted basis to determine whether an asset has been impaired, the Company’s strategy of holding properties over the long-term directly decreases the likelihood of recording an impairment loss. If the Company’s strategy changes or market conditions otherwise dictate an earlier sale date, an impairment loss may be recognized and such loss could be material to the Company’s results. If the Company determines that an impairment has occurred, the affected assets must be reduced to their fair value.
The valuation and possible subsequent impairment of real estate properties is a significant estimate that can and does change based on the Company’s continuous process of analyzing each real estate property’s economic condition at a point in time and reviewing assumptions about uncertain inherent factors, including observable inputs such as contractual revenues and unobservable inputs such as forecasted revenues and expenses, estimated net disposition proceeds, and discount rates. These unobservable inputs are based on a real estate property’s market conditions and expected growth rates. It may be difficult to reflect fully and accurately rapidly changing market conditions or material events that may impact the value of our investments in real estate between valuations, or to obtain complete information regarding any such events in a timely manner. Changes in economic and operating conditions and the Company’s ultimate investment intent that occur subsequent to the impairment analyses could impact these assumptions and result in additional impairment of the real estate properties.
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates
The Company evaluates its equity method investments on a periodic basis to determine if there are any indicators that the value of our equity investment may be impaired and whether or not that impairment is other-than-temporary. To the extent an impairment has occurred and is determined to be other-than-temporary, the Company measures the charge as the excess of the carrying value of our investment over its estimated fair value, which is determined by calculating our share of the estimated fair market value of the underlying net assets based on the terms of the applicable partnership or joint-venture agreement. For equity investments in entities that hold real estate, the estimated fair value of the underlying investment’s real estate is calculated based on whether the acquisition of a property qualifies as a business combination or an asset acquisition. The fair value of the underlying investment’s debt, if any, is calculated based on market interest rates and other market information. The fair value of the underlying investment’s other financial assets and liabilities have fair values that generally approximate their carrying values.
The Company has elected the FVO for certain of its investments in unconsolidated real estate affiliates and therefore reports these investments at fair value in Investments in unconsolidated real estate affiliates on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Changes in the fair value of equity method investments under the FVO are recorded as Income from unconsolidated real estate affiliates in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Distributions received from equity method investments are classified using the nature of distributions approach. Distributions received are classified based on the nature of the activity or activities that generated the distributions as a return on the investment, which are classified as (i) cash inflows from operating activities, or (ii) a return of investment, which are classified as cash inflows from investing activities. Transaction costs associated with the equity method investments are expensed as incurred. Investments made, including the transaction costs, for equity method investments are classified as cash outflows from investing activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
Foreign Currency
In the normal course of business, the Company makes investments in real estate outside the United States (“U.S.”) through subsidiaries that have a non-U.S. dollar functional currency. Non-U.S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate at the reporting date and income, expenses, gains, and losses are translated at the average exchange rate over the applicable period. Cumulative translation adjustments arising from the translation of non-U.S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities are recorded in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Fair Value Measurements
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable and accrued expenses reasonably approximate fair value, in the Company’s judgment, because of their short-term nature.
In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, the Company defines fair value based on the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or the exit price that would be paid to transfer or settle a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company uses a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy consists of the three broad levels described below:
Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access.
Level 2 — Observable inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs. Due to inherent uncertainty of these estimates, these values may differ materially from the values that would have been used had a ready market for these investments existed.
The Company has estimated the fair value of its financial instruments and non-financial assets using available market information and valuation methodologies we believe to be appropriate for these purposes. Considerable judgment and a high degree of subjectivity are involved in developing these estimates and, accordingly, they are not necessarily indicative of amounts that would be realized upon disposition.
Valuation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value
The Company’s investments in real estate debt and FVO equity method investments are reported at fair value. As of June 30, 2024, the Company’s investments in real estate debt, directly or indirectly, consisted of commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), which are securities backed by one or more mortgage loans secured by real estate assets, as well as a commercial real estate loan. The Company generally determines the fair value of its investments in real estate debt by utilizing third-party pricing service providers whenever available.
In determining the fair value of a particular investment, pricing service providers may use broker-dealer quotations, reported trades or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models to determine the reported price. The pricing service providers’ internal models for securities such as real estate debt generally consider the attributes applicable to a particular class of the security (e.g., credit rating, seniority), current market data, and estimated cash flows for each security, and incorporate specific collateral performance, as applicable. Certain of the Company’s investments in real estate debt are unlikely to have readily available market quotations. In such cases, the Company will generally determine the initial value based on the acquisition price of such investment if acquired by the Company or the par value of such investment if originated by the Company. Following the initial measurement, the Company will determine fair value by utilizing or reviewing certain of the following: (i) market yield data, (ii) discounted cash flow modeling, (iii) collateral asset performance, (iv) local or macro real estate performance, (v) capital market conditions, (vi) debt yield or loan-to-value ratios, and (vii) borrower financial condition and performance. Refer to Note 5 - Investments in Real Estate Debt for additional details on the Company’s investments in real estate debt.
The Company has elected the FVO for certain of its investments in unconsolidated real estate affiliates and therefore, reports these investments at fair value. The Company estimates the fair market value of these investments based on its pro rata share of the investments’ equity at fair value. The investments’ underlying real estate holdings and debt are valued on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). The fair value of the underlying real estate holdings is generally determined using the income capitalization valuation method. As of June 30, 2024, the weighted average capitalization rate utilized was 7.2%. The fair value of the underlying debt is determined by discounting the future contractual cash flows to the present value using current market interest rates. As of June 30, 2024, the weighted average interest rate utilized was 5.6%.
The Company’s derivative financial instruments are reported at fair value and consist of interest rate and foreign currency contracts. The fair values of the Company’s interest rate and foreign currency contracts were estimated using advice from a third-party derivative specialist, based on cash flows and observable inputs comprising of yield curves, foreign currency rates, and credit spreads (Level 2 inputs). Fair value information relating to derivative financial instruments is provided in Note 9 - Derivative Financial Instruments.
The following table details the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Investments in unconsolidated real estate affiliates$— $1,571,393 $1,571,393 $— $699,570 $699,570 
Investments in real estate debt54,190 43,435 97,625 30,974 56,235 87,209 
Interest rate hedging derivatives21,636 — 21,636 6,945 — 6,945 
Foreign currency hedging derivatives3,624 — 3,624 5,065 — 5,065 
Total$79,450 $1,614,828 $1,694,278 $42,984 $755,805 $798,789 
Liabilities:
Interest rate hedging derivatives914 $— 914 $4,651 $— $4,651 
Foreign currency hedging derivatives4,189 — 4,189 6,820 — 6,820 
DST financing obligation — 26,805 26,805 — 13,694 13,694 
Total $5,103 $26,805 $31,908 $11,471 $13,694 $25,165 
The Company has a secured borrowing related to a security included within Investment in real estate debt, which is stated at cost in Other liabilities and approximates fair value.
The following table details the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:
Investments in real estate debtInvestments in unconsolidated real estate affiliatesTotal AssetsDST Financing Obligation
Balance as of December 31, 2023$56,235 $699,570 $755,805 $13,694 
Purchases— 847,169 847,169 — 
Sales(12,800)— (12,800)— 
Distributions received— (48,566)(48,566)— 
DST Program proceeds— — — 12,866 
Included in net income
Loss on fair value of DST financing obligation — — — 245 
Income from unconsolidated real estate affiliates measured at fair value— 73,220 73,220 — 
Balance as of June 30, 2024$43,435 $1,571,393 $1,614,828 $26,805 
The commercial real estate loan is categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. As of June 30, 2024, the change in value of the investment is immaterial.
Valuation of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Certain of the Company’s assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments, such as when there is evidence of impairment, and therefore such assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The Company reviews its real estate properties for impairment each quarter and when there is an event or change in circumstances that could indicate the carrying amount of the real estate value may not be recoverable. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recognized $4,849 of impairment charges related to one tenant, SQRL Holdings. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
Valuation of liabilities not measured at fair value
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of the Company’s Mortgage notes and credit facilities was $2,822 below carrying value and $2,666 below carrying value, respectively. Fair value of the Company’s indebtedness is estimated by modeling the cash flows required by the Company’s debt agreements and discounting them back to the present value using an estimated market yield. Additionally, the Company considers current market rates and conditions by evaluating similar borrowing agreements with comparable loan-to-value ratios and credit profiles. The inputs used in determining the fair value of the Company’s indebtedness are considered Level 3. Fair value information pertaining to debt is provided in Note 8 – Debt.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The Company analyzes its Investment in leases - financing receivables, net and its investment in loans receivable, which are included within Investments in real estate debt in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, for potential credit losses under the current expected credit losses (“CECL”) model. The allowance for credit losses is measured, considering the Company’s ownership of the underlying asset, using a probability of default method based on the lessee’s and borrower’s respective credit ratings, the expected value related to releasing underlying assets or collateral, our historical loss experiences, and other factors related to other sale-leasebacks accounted for as financing receivables and our investments in loans receivable. Included in our model are factors that incorporate forward-looking information. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are subsequently included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within General and administrative expenses and as a reduction to Investment in leases - financing receivables, net and Investments in real estate debt on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company has recorded an allowance for credit losses of $17,380 and $16,638, respectively, which all related to its Investment in leases - Financing receivables, net.
Earnings Per Share
Basic net income per common share is determined by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. All classes of common shares are allocated net income/(loss) at the same rate per share and receive the same gross distribution per share.
Share-Based Compensation
We compensate each of our non-employee trustees on the Board who are not affiliated with Blue Owl with an annual retainer of restricted Class I shares as part of their compensation for services on the Board. See Note 12 - Equity and Non-Controlling Interest for additional information regarding share-based compensation. We recognize compensation expense related to share-based awards to our independent trustees in our condensed consolidated financial statements based on the fair value of the award on the date of grant.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all accounting standards and pronouncements issued by the FASB. Accounting standards and pronouncements not yet adopted were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are meant to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements through enhanced disclosures in order to enable investors to better understand an entity’s overall performance and better assess the entity’s future cash flows. The enhanced disclosures include the disclosure of significant segment expenses, as well as the expansion of interim disclosure requirements to require nearly all of the annual segment disclosures. Significant segment expenses are those that are significant to the segment, regularly provided to or easily computed from information regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”), and included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The ASU should be adopted on a retrospective basis unless it is impracticable to do so. Early adoption is permitted, including in an interim period. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting the standard on the Company's financial statement disclosures.