Merger with Spirit Realty Capital, Inc - Schedule of Pro Forma Information (Details) - Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Pro Forma Information
Total revenues	$ 1,339.4	$ 1,211.8	$ 2,646.8	$ 2,346.7
Net income	$ 256.8	$ 222.2	$ 490.8	$ 418.9
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.28	$ 0.58	$ 0.54
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.29	$ 0.28	$ 0.58	$ 0.54

The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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