Fair value is defined as 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 (the exit price).

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, sets forth a fair value hierarchy that categorizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Categorization within this hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Financial instruments are classified as Level 1 if their value is observable in an active market. Such instruments are valued by reference to unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets where the quoted price is readily available, and the price represents actual and regularly occurring market transactions. An active market is one in which transactions occur with sufficient volume and frequency to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Financial instruments classified as Level 2 are valued using quoted prices for identical instruments in markets that are not considered to be active, or quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or valuation techniques in which all significant inputs are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the entire contractual term of the financial asset or liability.

Financial instruments are classified as Level 3 if their valuation incorporates significant inputs that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). Such inputs are generally determined based on observable inputs of a similar nature, historical observations on the level of the inputs, or other analytical techniques.

We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter and depending on various factors, it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from period to period. Changes in the type of inputs may result in a reclassification for certain assets. We have not historically had changes in classifications and do not expect that changes in classifications between levels will be frequent.

The fair value of short-term financial instruments such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, escrow deposits, loans receivable, accounts payable, distributions payable, line of credit payable and commercial paper borrowings, and other liabilities approximate their carrying value in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, due to their short-term nature. The fair value of our financial instruments not carried at fair value are disclosed as follows (in millions):

(1)Excludes non-cash net premiums recorded on the mortgages payable. The unamortized balance of these net premiums was $25.0 million at March 31, 2022, and $28.7 million at December 31, 2021. Also excludes deferred financing costs of $713,000 at March 31, 2022, and $790,000 at December 31, 2021.

(2)Excludes non-cash premiums and discounts recorded on notes payable. The unamortized balance of the net premiums was $272.7 million at March 31, 2022, and $295.5 million at December 31, 2021. Also excludes deferred financing costs of $60.6 million at March 31, 2022, and $53.1 million at December 31, 2021.

The estimated fair values of our mortgages payable assumed in connection with acquisitions and private senior notes payable have been calculated by discounting the future cash flows using an interest rate based upon the relevant forward interest rate curve, plus an applicable credit-adjusted spread. Because this methodology includes unobservable inputs that reflect our own internal assumptions and calculations, the measurement of estimated fair values related to our mortgages payable is categorized as level three on the three-level valuation hierarchy.

The estimated fair values of our publicly-traded senior notes and bonds payable are based upon indicative market prices and recent trading activity of our senior notes and bonds payable, including the senior notes and bonds payable assumed in the debt exchange offer on November 9, 2021, in connection with our merger with VEREIT. Because this methodology includes inputs that are less observable by the public and are not necessarily reflected in active markets, the measurement of the estimated fair values related to our notes and bonds payable is categorized as level two on the three-level valuation hierarchy.

For derivative assets and liabilities, we utilize interest rate swaps and forward-starting swaps to manage interest rate risk, and cross-currency swaps, currency exchange swaps, foreign currency forwards and foreign currency collars to manage foreign currency risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves, spot and forward rates, as well as option volatility.

Derivative fair values also include credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we have considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.

Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within level two on the three-level valuation hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize level three inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by ourselves and our counterparties. However, at March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, we assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives. As a result, we determined that our derivative valuations in their entirety are classified as level two.

Certain financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and are subject to fair value adjustments only under certain circumstances, such as when an impairment write-down occurs.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
Total provisions for impairment (1)	$	7.0	$	2.7
Number of properties:
Classified as held for sale	18		1
Classified as held for investment	—		2
Sold	16		18

(1) During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recorded total provisions for impairment of $7.0 million, which reduced the carrying value of the properties from $44.8 million to their estimated fair value of $37.8 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we recorded total provisions for impairment of $2.7 million, which reduced the carrying value of the properties from $16.0 million to their estimated fair value of $13.3 million.

In order to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with interest payments on intercompany loans denominated in British Pound Sterling, or GBP, we initiated a hedging strategy to enter into foreign currency forward contracts to sell GBP and buy U.S. Dollars, or USD. These foreign currency forwards are designated as cash flow hedges. Forward points on the forward contracts are included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Amounts reported in other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency derivative contracts will be reclassified to other gains and (losses) in the same period during which the hedged forecasted transactions affect earnings.

As of March 31, 2022, we had one interest rate swap in place on our $250.0 million unsecured term loan. Our objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements. We designated this interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge in accordance with Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging. This interest rate swap is recorded on the consolidated balances sheets at fair value. Changes to fair value are recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income, or AOCI, and are amortized through interest expense over the term of the associated debt.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	2022		2021
Currency swaps	$	1,895	$	(1,620)
Interest rate swaps	39,005		48,029
Foreign currency forwards	2,790		—
Total unrealized gain on derivatives	$	43,690	$	46,409


		Three Months Ended March 31,
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	2022		2021
Currency swaps	Foreign currency and derivative gains (losses), net	$	6,114	$	(1,152)
Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	(2,530)		(2,541)
Net increase (decrease) to net income		$	3,584	$	(3,693)

We expect to reclassify $6.1 million from AOCI as an increase to interest expense relating to interest rate swaps and $5.3 million from AOCI to foreign currency gain relating to cross-currency swaps within the next twelve months.

Based on our potential exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rate, primarily in British Pound Sterling and, to a lesser extent, the Euro, we initiated a program in the third quarter of 2021 to enter into foreign currency collars. A foreign currency collar consists of a written call option and a purchased put option to sell the foreign currency at a range of predetermined exchange rates. A foreign currency collar guarantees that the exchange rate of the currency will not fluctuate beyond the range of the options’ strike prices. Our foreign currency collars generally have maturities of five months or less and are not designated as hedge instruments for accounting purposes. The gains or loss on these derivative contracts are recognized in Foreign currency and derivative gains (losses), net based on the changes in fair value.

In addition, we enter into currency exchange swap agreements to reduce the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations between the British Pound Sterling and Euro. These derivative contracts generally mature within one to three months and are not designated as hedge instruments for accounting purposes. As the currency exchange swap is not accounted for as a hedging instrument, the change in fair value is recorded in earnings through the caption entitled 'Foreign currency and derivative gains (losses), net' in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
Realized foreign currency and derivative gains (losses), net:
Losses on the settlement of undesignated derivatives	$	(2,681)	$	—
Gains (losses) on the settlement of designated derivatives reclassified from AOCI	6,114		(1,152)
Loss on the settlement of transactions with third parties	(52)		—
Total realized foreign currency and derivative gains, net	3,381		(1,152)

Unrealized foreign currency and derivative gains (losses), net:
Gains on the change in fair value of undesignated derivatives	22,720		3,724
Losses on remeasurement of certain assets and liabilities	(26,691)		(1,768)
Total unrealized foreign currency and derivative gains (losses), net	(3,971)		1,956
Total foreign currency and derivative gains (losses), net	$	(590)	$	804


Derivative Type	Number of Instruments (1)	Accounting Classification	Notional Amount as of				Weighted Average Strike Rate (2)	Maturity Date (3)	Fair Value - asset (liability) as of

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments			March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021				March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021

Interest rate swap	1	Derivative	$	250.0	$	250.0	3.04%	March 2024	$	(3.2)	$	(11.9)
Cross-currency swaps (4)	4	Derivative	166.3		166.3		(5)	May 2034	(7.2)		(13.8)
Foreign currency forwards	29	Derivative	166.4		176.1		(6)	Apr 2022 - Aug 2024	10.3		7.6
Forward-starting swaps (7)	4	Derivative	300.0		300.0		1.86%	Nov 2032 - Jun 2033	14.9		(3.2)
Forward-starting swaps (7)	2	Hybrid Debt	200.0		200.0		1.93%	Nov 2032 - Jun 2033	6.5		(5.1)
			$	1,082.7	$	1,092.4			$	21.3	$	(26.4)
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Currency exchange swaps (8)	4	Derivative	1,361.4		1,639.5		(9)	Apr 2022 - Jul 2022	22.7		(14.7)


Total of all Derivatives			$	2,444.1	$	2,731.9			$	44.0	$	(41.1)

(7)There were five treasury rate locks entered into during February 2020 that were terminated in June 2020 and converted into six forward starting interest rate swaps through a cashless settlement.

We have agreements with each of our derivative counterparties containing provisions under which we could be declared in default on our derivative obligations if repayment of our indebtedness is accelerated by the lender due to our default.

We utilize interest rate swaps and forward-starting swaps to manage interest rate risk and cross-currency swaps, currency exchange swaps, foreign currency forwards and foreign currency collars to manage foreign currency risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves, spot and forward rates, as well as option volatility.

To comply with the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, we incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we have considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.