EX-99.2 4 tm2331440d1_ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

   September 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Assets          
Investments:          
Real estate assets held for investment:          
Land and improvements  $2,742,072   $2,740,250 
Buildings and improvements   6,081,378    5,892,117 
Less: accumulated depreciation   (1,354,807)   (1,211,061)
Total real estate assets held for investment, net   7,468,643    7,421,306 
Intangible lease assets, net   389,100    423,870 
Real estate assets under direct financing leases, net   7,404    7,427 
Real estate assets held for sale, net   61,545    49,148 
Loans receivable, net   52,949    23,023 
Total investments, net   7,979,641    7,924,774 
Cash and cash equivalents   134,166    8,770 
Deferred costs and other assets, net   310,801    313,722 
Goodwill   225,600    225,600 
Total assets  $8,650,208   $8,472,866 
           
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity          
Liabilities:          
Revolving credit facilities  $   $55,500 
Term loans, net   1,090,198    792,309 
Senior Unsecured Notes, net   2,725,505    2,722,514 
Mortgages payable, net   4,545    4,986 
Total debt, net   3,820,248    3,575,309 
Intangible lease liabilities, net   106,814    118,077 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities   230,353    218,164 
Total liabilities   4,157,415    3,911,550 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 6)          
Stockholders’ equity:          
Preferred stock and paid in capital, $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized: 6,900,000 shares issued and outstanding at both September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022   166,177    166,177 
Common stock, $0.05 par value, 350,000,000 shares authorized: 141,331,218 and 141,231,219 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively   7,067    7,062 
Capital in excess of common stock par value   7,300,728    7,285,629 
Accumulated deficit   (3,036,475)   (2,931,640)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   55,296    34,088 
Total stockholders’ equity   4,492,793    4,561,316 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $8,650,208   $8,472,866 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Revenues:                
Rental income  $188,205   $180,296   $561,765   $520,930 
Interest income on loans receivable   1,506    521    3,919    1,362 
Earned income from direct financing leases   131    131    393    393 
Other operating income   3,533    1,956    4,888    3,550 
Total revenues   193,375    182,904    570,965    526,235 
Expenses:                    
General and administrative   14,062    14,313    45,016    42,408 
Property costs (including reimbursable)   8,382    7,395    24,077    22,600 
Deal pursuit costs   342    470    1,174    1,490 
Interest   36,919    30,956    104,993    84,573 
Depreciation and amortization   79,370    74,600    236,527    216,606 
Impairments   19,258    1,571    36,052    11,096 
Total expenses   158,333    129,305    447,839    378,773 
Other income:                    
Loss on debt extinguishment               (172)
Gain on disposition of assets   3,661    23,302    66,450    63,107 
Other income               5,679 
Total other income   3,661    23,302    66,450    68,614 
Income before income tax expense   38,703    76,901    189,576    216,076 
Income tax expense   (235)   (261)   (754)   (640)
Net income   38,468    76,640    188,822    215,436 
Dividends paid to preferred shareholders   (2,587)   (2,587)   (7,763)   (7,763)
Net income attributable to common stockholders  $35,881   $74,053   $181,059   $207,673 
                     
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders:                    
Basic  $0.25   $0.54   $1.28   $1.56 
Diluted  $0.25   $0.54   $1.28   $1.56 
                     
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:                    
Basic   141,124,401    136,314,369    141,094,907    132,835,210 
Diluted   141,149,865    136,314,369    141,103,395    132,965,297 
                     
Dividends declared per common share issued  $0.6696   $0.6630   $1.9956   $1.9390 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Net income attributable to common stockholders  $35,881   $74,053   $181,059   $207,673 
Other comprehensive income:                    
Net reclassification of amounts from AOCIL   8,260    40,204    21,208    41,608 
Total comprehensive income  $44,141   $114,257   $202,267   $249,281 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

   Preferred Stock   Common Stock             
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023  Shares   Par Value and
Capital in
Excess
of Par Value
   Shares   Par
Value
   Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
   Accumulated
Deficit
   AOCIL   Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Balances, December 31, 2022   6,900,000   $166,177    141,231,219   $7,062   $7,285,629   $(2,931,640)  $34,088   $4,561,316 
Net income                       96,173        96,173 
Dividends declared on preferred stock                       (2,588)       (2,588)
Net income attributable to common stockholders                         93,585        93,585 
Other comprehensive loss                           (10,586)   (10,586)
Dividends declared on common stock                       (93,675)       (93,675)
Tax withholdings related to net stock settlements           (30,279)   (2)       (1,310)       (1,312)
Stock-based compensation, net           98,982    5    5,225    (659)       4,571 
Balances, March 31, 2023   6,900,000   $166,177    141,299,922   $7,065   $7,290,854   $(2,933,699)  $23,502   $4,553,899 
Net income                       54,181        54,181 
Dividends declared on preferred stock                       (2,588)       (2,588)
Net income attributable to common stockholders                         51,593        51,593 
Other comprehensive income                           23,534    23,534 
Dividends declared on common stock                       (93,700)       (93,700)
Tax withholdings related to net stock settlements           (3,825)           (145)       (145)
Stock-based compensation, net           35,261    2    4,968    311        5,281 
Balances, June 30, 2023   6,900,000   $166,177    141,331,358   $7,067   $7,295,822   $(2,975,640)  $47,036   $4,540,462 
Net income                       38,468        38,468 
Dividends declared on preferred stock                       (2,587)       (2,587)
Net income available to common stockholders                         35,881        35,881 
Other comprehensive income                           8,260    8,260 
Dividends declared on common stock                       (94,635)       (94,635)
Stock-based compensation, net           (140)       4,906    (2,081)       2,825 
Balances, September 30, 2023   6,900,000   $166,177    141,331,218   $7,067   $7,300,728   $(3,036,475)  $55,296   $4,492,793 

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

   Preferred Stock   Common Stock             
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022  Shares   Par Value and
Capital in
Excess
of Par Value
   Shares   Par
Value
   Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
   Accumulated
Deficit
   AOCIL   Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Balances, December 31, 2021   6,900,000   $166,177    127,699,235   $6,385   $6,673,440   $(2,840,356)  $(5,847)  $3,999,799 
Net income                       56,056        56,056 
Dividends declared on preferred stock                       (2,588)       (2,588)
Net income attributable to common stockholders                         53,468        53,468 
Other comprehensive income                           702    702 
Dividends declared on common stock                       (85,688)       (85,688)
Tax withholdings related to net stock settlements           (39,028)   (2)       (6,408)       (6,410)
Issuance of shares of common stock, net           6,559,406    328    299,440            299,768 
Stock-based compensation, net           86,888    4    4,021    (496)       3,529 
Balances, March 31, 2022   6,900,000   $166,177    134,306,501   $6,715   $6,976,901   $(2,879,480)  $(5,145)  $4,265,168 
Net income                       82,740        82,740 
Dividends declared on preferred stock                       (2,588)       (2,588)
Net income attributable to common stockholders                         80,152        80,152 
Other comprehensive income                           702    702 
Dividends declared on common stock                       (86,987)       (86,987)
Tax withholdings related to net stock settlements           (403)           (17)       (17)
Issuance of shares of common stock, net           1,999,996    100    89,864            89,964 
Stock-based compensation, net           35,591    2    4,385    (498)       3,889 
Balances, June 30, 2022   6,900,000   $166,177    136,341,685   $6,817   $7,071,150   $(2,886,830)  $(4,443)  $4,352,871 
Net income                       76,640        76,640 
Dividends declared on preferred stock                       (2,587)       (2,587)
Net income available to common stockholders                         74,053        74,053 
Other comprehensive income                           40,204    40,204 
Dividends declared on common stock                       (92,595)       (92,595)
Issuance of shares of common stock, net           3,320,559    166    141,702            141,868 
Stock-based compensation, net           (418)       4,393    (4)       4,389 
Balances, September 30, 2022   6,900,000   $166,177    139,661,826   $6,983   $7,217,245   $(2,905,376)  $35,761   $4,520,790 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2023   2022 
Operating activities          
Net income  $188,822   $215,436 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   236,527    216,606 
Impairments   36,052    11,096 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   5,944    3,637 
Amortization of debt discounts, net   982    947 
Amortization of deferred losses on interest rate swaps   2,106    2,106 
Stock-based compensation expense   15,106    12,805 
Loss on debt extinguishment       172 
Gain on dispositions of real estate and other assets   (66,450)   (63,107)
Non-cash revenue   (26,894)   (30,165)
Other   32    10 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Deferred costs and other assets, net   3,798    (1,683)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities   (22,477)   (28,975)
Net cash provided by operating activities   373,548    338,885 
Investing activities          
Acquisitions of real estate   (419,765)   (1,118,290)
Capitalized real estate expenditures   (65,649)   (55,318)
Investments in loans receivable   (13,672)   (12,700)
Proceeds from dispositions of real estate and other assets   249,028    183,767 
Net cash used in investing activities   (250,058)   (1,002,541)
Financing activities          
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities   424,000    1,267,800 
Repayments under revolving credit facilities   (479,500)   (1,556,200)
Repayments under mortgages payable   (413)   (391)
Borrowings under term loans   300,000    800,000 
Deferred financing costs   (269)   (17,028)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs       531,565 
Repurchase of shares of common stock, including tax withholdings related to net stock settlements   (1,457)   (6,427)
Common stock dividends paid   (281,020)   (255,870)
Preferred stock dividends paid   (7,763)   (7,763)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (46,422)   755,686 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   77,068    92,030 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period   61,953    17,799 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period  $139,021   $109,829 
           
Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized  $133,071   $99,575 
Interest capitalized   1,005    741 
Cash paid for income taxes   919    676 

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Activities:  2023   2022 
Dividends declared and unpaid  $94,635   $92,595 
Accrued capitalized costs   39,552    18,103 
Accrued market-based award dividend rights   2,429    998 
Derivative changes in fair value   19,104    39,502 
Financing provided in connection with disposition of assets   33,000     
Right-of-use assets   22,635     
Right-of-use liabilities   22,635     

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION

 

Organization and Operations

 

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (the "Corporation" or "Spirit" or, with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") operates as a self-administered and self-managed REIT that seeks to generate sustainable and attractive returns for stockholders by primarily investing in and managing a portfolio of single-tenant, operationally essential real estate throughout the United States that is generally leased on a long-term, triple-net basis to tenants operating retail, industrial and other property types. Single-tenant, operationally essential real estate refers to free-standing, commercial real estate facilities where tenants conduct activities that are essential to the generation of their sales and profits.

 

The Company’s operations are generally carried out through Spirit Realty, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership") and its subsidiaries. Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, one of the Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, is the sole general partner and owns approximately 1% of the Operating Partnership. The Corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary (Spirit Notes Partner, LLC) are the only limited partners and, together, own the remaining 99% of the Operating Partnership.

 

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Accounting

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting, in accordance with GAAP. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements include the normal, recurring adjustments necessary for fair statement of the information required to be set forth therein. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year. Certain information and note disclosures, normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, have been condensed or omitted from these statements pursuant to SEC rules and regulations and, accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as filed with the SEC in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the Operating Partnership. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The consolidated financial statements include certain special purpose entities that were formed to acquire and hold real estate encumbered by indebtedness (see Note 4). Each special purpose entity is a separate legal entity and is the sole owner of its assets and responsible for its liabilities. The assets of these special purpose entities are not available to pay, or otherwise satisfy obligations to, the creditors of any affiliate or owner of another entity unless the special purpose entities have expressly agreed and are permitted to do so under their governing documents. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, net assets totaling $11.1 million and $11.7 million, respectively, were held, and net liabilities totaling $4.5 million and $4.9 million, respectively, were owed by these encumbered special purpose entities and are included in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although management believes its estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Segment Reporting

 

The Company views its operations as one reportable segment, which consists of net leasing operations.

 

 

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Rental Income: Cash and Straight-line Rent

 

The Company primarily leases real estate to its tenants under long-term, triple-net leases that are classified as operating leases. To evaluate lease classification, the Company assesses the terms and conditions of the lease to determine the appropriate lease term. Options to extend, terminate or purchase are not included in the evaluation for lease classification or for recognition of rental income unless the Company is reasonably certain the tenant will exercise the option. Evaluation of lease classification also requires an estimate of the real estate's residual value at the end of the lease term. For acquisitions, the Company uses the tangible value of the property at the date of acquisition. For lease modifications, the Company generally uses sales comparables or a direct capitalization approach to estimate residual value.

 

The Company’s leases generally provide for rent escalations throughout the term of the lease. For leases with fixed escalators, rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis to produce a constant periodic rent over the term of the lease. Accordingly, the difference between rental income recognized on a straight-line basis and billed rents is recorded as rent receivables, which the Company will receive only if the tenant makes all rent payments required through the initial term of their lease. For leases with variable rent escalators, rental income typically increases at a multiple of any increase in the CPI over a specified period. Because of the volatility and uncertainty regarding future changes in the CPI and the Company’s inability to determine the extent to which any specific future change in the CPI is probable, increases from variable rent escalators are recognized when the changes in the rental rates have occurred.

 

Some of the Company’s leases also provide for contingent rent based on a percentage of the tenant’s gross sales, which is recognized as rental income when the factor on which the contingent lease payment is based has occurred.

 

Rental income is subject to an evaluation for collectability, which includes management’s estimates of amounts that will not be realized based on an assessment of the risks inherent in the portfolio, considering historical experience, as well as the tenant's payment history and financial condition. The Company does not recognize rental income for amounts that are not probable of collection.

 

Rental Income: Tenant Reimbursement Revenue

 

Under a triple-net lease, the tenant is typically responsible for all improvements and is contractually obligated to pay all property operating expenses, such as real estate taxes, insurance premiums and repair and maintenance costs. Certain leases contain additional amounts recoverable from tenants for common area maintenance and certain other expenses, which are non-lease components. The Company elected to combine all its non-lease components, which were determined to have the same pattern of transfer as the related operating lease component, into a single combined lease component. Tenant reimbursement revenue is variable and is recognized in the period in which the related expenses are incurred, with the related expenses included in property costs (including reimbursable) on the consolidated statements of operations. Tenant reimbursements are recorded on a gross basis in instances when our tenants reimburse us for property costs which we incur. Tenant receivables are reduced for amounts that are not probable of collection.

 

Rental Income: Intangible Amortization

 

Amortization of above- and below-market lease intangibles are included as a decrease and increase, respectively, to rental revenue and amortization of in-place lease intangibles is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations. All lease intangibles are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, which includes any renewal options the Company is reasonably certain the tenant will exercise. If the Company subsequently determines it is reasonably certain that the tenant will not exercise the renewal options, the unamortized portion of any related lease intangible is accelerated over the remaining initial term of the lease. If the Company believes a lease intangible balance is no longer recoverable, the unamortized portion is immediately recognized in impairments in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Loans Receivable

 

Interest on loans receivable is recognized using the effective interest rate method. A loan is placed on non-accrual status when the loan has become 60 days past due, or earlier if management determines that full recovery of the contractually specified payments of principal and interest is doubtful. While on non-accrual status, interest income is recognized only when received. Delinquent loans receivable are written off against the allowance when all possible means of collection have been exhausted.

 

The Company evaluates its loans receivable balance, including accrued interest, for potential credit losses by analyzing the credit of the borrower, the remaining time to maturity of the loan, collateral value and quality (if any), and other relevant factors. Allowance for credit losses are recorded in impairments on the consolidated statement of operations.

 

 

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid investment securities with maturities at acquisition of three months or less. The Company invests cash primarily in money market funds of major financial institutions with fund investments consisting of highly-rated money market instruments and other short-term instruments. Restricted cash is classified within deferred costs and other assets, net in the consolidated balance sheets. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

   September 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
   September 30,
2022
 
Cash and cash equivalents  $134,166   $8,770   $109,829 
Restricted cash:               
1031 Exchange proceeds   4,210    53,183     
Tenant security deposits   645         
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  $139,021   $61,953   $109,829 

 

Tenant Receivables

 

The Company reviews its rent and other tenant receivables for collectability on a regular basis, considering changes in factors such as the tenant’s payment history, the tenant’s financial condition, industry conditions in which the tenant operates and economic conditions in the geographic area in which the tenant operates. If a receivable is not probable of collection, a direct write-off of the receivable will be made. The Company had accounts receivable balances of $13.1 million and $18.2 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, after the impact of $2.3 million and $3.2 million of receivables, respectively, that were deemed not probable of collection. These receivables are recorded within deferred cost and other assets, net in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

For receivable balances related to the straight-line method of recognizing rental income, the collectability is generally assessed in conjunction with the evaluation of rental income as described above. The Company had straight-line rent receivables of $185.2 million and $167.1 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, after the impact of $1.0 million and $1.3 million of receivables, respectively, that were deemed not probable of collection. These receivables are recorded within deferred costs and other assets, net in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill arises from business combinations as the excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the net fair value amounts that were assigned to the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level annually or between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value. The Company performs a qualitative assessment to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. The quantitative impairment test, if deemed necessary, compares the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount and impairment is recognized as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. No impairment was recorded for the periods presented.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Corporation has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code. As a REIT, the Corporation generally will not be subject to federal income tax provided it continues to satisfy certain tests concerning the Company’s sources of income, the nature of the Company’s assets, the amounts distributed to the Corporation’s stockholders and the ownership of Corporation stock. Management believes the Corporation has qualified and will continue to qualify as a REIT and, therefore, no provision has been made for federal income taxes in the consolidated financial statements. Even if the Corporation qualifies for taxation as a REIT, it may be subject to state and local income and franchise taxes, and to federal income tax and excise tax on its undistributed income.

 

Taxable income earned by any of the Company's taxable REIT subsidiaries, including from non-REIT activities, is subject to federal, state and local taxes. Taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through any of the Company's taxable REIT subsidiaries is subject to federal, state and local taxes, which are not material.

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share

 

The Company’s unvested restricted common stock, which contains non-forfeitable rights to receive dividends, are considered participating securities requiring the two-class method of computing earnings per share. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common stockholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on their respective weighted average shares outstanding during the period.

 

Under the terms of the Amended Incentive Award Plan, restricted stock awards are not allocated losses, including undistributed losses as a result of dividends declared exceeding net income. The Company uses net income attributable to common shareholders to determine whether potential common shares are dilutive or anti-dilutive and undistributed net income (loss) to determine whether undistributed earnings are allocable to participating securities.

 

Forward Equity Sale Agreements

 

The Corporation may enter into forward sale agreements for the sale and issuance of shares of our common stock, either through an underwritten public offering or through the 2021 ATM Program. These agreements may be physically settled in stock, settled in cash, or net share settled at the Company’s election. The Company evaluated the forward sale agreements and concluded they meet the conditions to be classified within stockholders’ equity. Prior to settlement, a forward sale agreement will be reflected in the diluted earnings per share calculations using the treasury stock method. Under this method, the number of shares of the Corporation’s common stock used in diluted earnings per share is deemed to be increased by the excess, if any, of the number of shares of the Corporation’s common stock that would be issued upon full physical settlement of such forward sale agreement over the number of shares of the Corporation’s common stock that could be purchased by the Company in the market (based on the average market price during the period) using the proceeds receivable upon full physical settlement (based on the adjusted forward sale price at the end of the reporting period). Consequently, prior to settlement of a forward sale agreement, there will be no dilutive effect on the Company’s earnings per share except during periods when the average market price of the Corporation’s common stock is above the adjusted forward sale price. However, upon settlement of a forward sales agreement, if the Corporation elects to physically settle or net share settle such forward sale agreement, delivery of the Corporation’s shares will result in dilution to the Company’s earnings per share. We had no outstanding forward sales agreements as of September 30, 2023.

 

NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS

 

Owned Properties

 

As of September 30, 2023, the Company's gross investment in owned real estate properties totaled $9.4 billion. The gross investment, as adjusted for any impairment, is comprised of land, buildings, lease intangible assets, lease intangible liabilities, real estate assets held under direct financing leases and real estate assets held for sale. The portfolio is geographically dispersed throughout 49 states with Texas, at 15.7%, as the only state with a gross investment greater than 10.0% of the total gross investment of the Company's entire portfolio.

 

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company had the following real estate activity (dollars in thousands):

 

   Number of Properties   Dollar Amount of Investments 
   Held in Use   Held for Sale   Total   Held in Use   Held for Sale   Total 
Gross balance, December 31, 2022   2,098    17    2,115   $9,122,163   $61,581   $9,183,744 
Acquisitions/improvements (1)   30        30    497,876        497,876 
Dispositions of real estate (2)   (63)   (45)   (108)   (138,326)   (112,526)   (250,852)
Transfers to Held for Sale   (69)   69        (146,491)   146,491     
Transfers from Held for Sale   2    (2)       3,675    (3,675)    
Impairments (3)               (10,738)   (8,593)   (19,331)
Reset of gross balances (4)               (21,595)   (4,748)   (26,343)
Gross balance, September 30, 2023   1,998    39    2,037    9,306,564    78,530    9,385,094 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization                  (1,548,231)   (16,985)   (1,565,216)
Net balance, September 30, 2023 (5)                 $7,758,333   $61,545   $7,819,878 

 

(1) Includes investments of $66.2 million in revenue producing capitalized expenditures and $4.0 million of non-revenue producing capitalized expenditures during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

(2) For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the net gains on disposal of properties held in use and held for sale were $39.4 million and $27.1 million, respectively.

(3) Impairments on owned real estate is comprised of real estate and intangible asset/liability impairment.

(4) Represents write-off of gross investment balances against the related accumulated depreciation and amortization balances as a result of basis reset due to impairment or intangibles and tenant improvements which have been fully amortized.

(5) Reconciliation of total owned investments to the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2023 is as follows:

 

Real estate assets held for investment, net  $7,468,643 
Intangible lease assets, net   389,100 
Real estate assets under direct financing leases, net   7,404 
Real estate assets held for sale, net   61,545 
Intangible lease liabilities, net   (106,814)
Net balance  $7,819,878 

 

Operating Leases

 

As of September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company held 2,028 and 2,113 properties under operating leases, respectively. The following table summarizes the components of rental income recognized on these operating leases in the consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Base Cash Rent (1)  $173,569   $162,467   $516,486   $471,052 
Variable cash rent (including reimbursables)   6,331    6,479    18,385    19,713 
Straight-line rent, net of uncollectible reserve (2)   8,227    10,875    26,127    28,465 
Amortization of above- and below- market lease intangibles, net (3)   78    475    767    1,700 
Total rental income  $188,205   $180,296   $561,765   $520,930 

 

(1) Includes net impact of amounts (reserved) of $(0.3) million and $(0.4) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and $(0.6) million and $(0.5) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

(2) Includes net impact of amounts (reserved)/recovered of $(2.1) million and $(4.1) million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $1.2 million and $1.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

(3) Excludes amortization of in-place leases of $10.7 million and $32.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $11.3 million and $32.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, which is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Lease renewal periods are exercisable at the lessees’ option and, as such, minimum future rent only includes the remaining initial non-cancellable term of our operating leases. In addition, minimum future rent includes fixed rent escalations occurring on or after October 1, 2023, but does not include variable rent escalations, such as those based on CPI, or contingent rents.

 

 

 

Minimum future rent at September 30, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):

  

   September 30, 2023 
Remainder of 2023  $171,402 
2024   686,874 
2025   677,829 
2026   653,584 
2027   615,008 
Thereafter   5,110,923 
Total future minimum rentals  $7,915,620 

 

The following table details lease intangible assets and liabilities, net of accumulated amortization (in thousands):

  

   September 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
In-place leases  $536,730   $559,962 
Above-market leases   104,204    101,594 
Less: accumulated amortization   (251,834)   (237,686)
Intangible lease assets, net  $389,100   $423,870 
           
Below-market leases  $165,224   $179,187 
Less: accumulated amortization   (58,410)   (61,110)
Intangible lease liabilities, net  $106,814   $118,077 

 

Direct Financing Leases

 

As of September 30, 2023, the Company held one property under a direct financing lease, which was held in use. As of September 30, 2023, this property had $2.1 million in scheduled minimum future payments to be received under its remaining non-cancellable lease term. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had a reserve of $0.1 million against the investment balance of $7.5 million, which was initially recorded in 2020 as a result of the initial term of the direct financing lease extending until 2027.

 

Loans Receivable

 

During the first quarter of 2023, the Company provided fixed-rate seller financing in conjunction with the sale of four single-tenant properties for $33.0 million, for which the properties serve as collateral. The Company also provided additional funding for an existing construction loan, for which we issued $12.7 million during 2022 and increased the principal amount of the loan by $0.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The Company evaluated the collectability of these amounts receivable and recorded an allowance for loan losses of $0.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 due to the borrowers' financials and performance metrics.

 

During the second quarter of 2023, the Company issued a fixed-rate, uncollateralized loan for $5.0 million. Additionally, the Company purchased $10.0 million of term loans for $7.9 million, with $2.1 million being recorded to allowance for loan losses at time of purchase. The Company evaluated the collectability of these amounts receivable and recorded an additional allowance for loan losses of $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The Company also recorded an additional allowance for loan losses of $0.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023 on an existing loan due to changes in the borrower's macroeconomic environment.

 

During the third quarter of 2023, the Company recorded an additional allowance for loan losses of $15.3 million on existing loans due to changes in the borrower's financial position.

 

The following table details our loans receivable activity (in thousands):

 

   Principal Balance   Allowance for Credit
Loss
   Total 
December 31, 2022  $23,700   $(677)  $23,023 
Loans issued   48,750    (18,799)   29,951 
Loan payments received   (25)       (25)
September 30, 2023  $72,425   $(19,476)  $52,949 

 

 

 

Impairments and Allowance for Credit Losses

 

The following table summarizes impairments and allowance for credit losses recognized in the consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Real estate asset impairment  $3,951   $1,632   $18,754   $10,535 
Intangible net (liability)/asset impairment   (27)   (61)   577    434 
Allowance for credit losses on loans receivable   15,334        16,721    127 
Total impairment loss  $19,258   $1,571   $36,052   $11,096 

 

NOTE 4. DEBT

 

The Company's debt is summarized below (dollars in thousands):

 

   Weighted
Average
Effective
Interest Rates (1)
   Weighted
Average
Stated
Interest
Rates (2)
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Years to
Maturity (3)
   September 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
Debt:                         
Revolving credit facilities   12.18%       2.5   $   $55,500 
Term loans   4.01%   3.86%   2.8    1,100,000    800,000 
Senior Unsecured Notes   3.42%   3.25%   5.7    2,750,000    2,750,000 
Mortgages payable   4.89%   5.82%   7.3    4,410    4,825 
Total debt   3.68%   3.42%   4.8    3,854,410    3,610,325 
Debt discount, net                  (8,573)   (9,556)
Deferred financing costs, net (4)                  (25,589)   (25,460)
Total debt, net                 $3,820,248   $3,575,309 

 

(1) Includes amortization of debt discount/premium, amortization of deferred financing costs, facility fees, non-utilization fees and impact of cash flow hedges, where applicable, calculated for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 based on the average principal balance outstanding during the period.

(2) Based on the outstanding principal balance as of September 30, 2023. Term loans include the impact of cash flow hedges. Excluding the impact of cash flow hedges, the stated interest rate for the term loans was 6.31% as of September 30, 2023.

(3) Based on the outstanding principal balance as of September 30, 2023.

(4) Excludes deferred financing costs for the revolving credit facilities.

 

Deferred financing costs and offering discount/premium incurred in connection with entering into debt agreements are amortized to interest expense over the initial term of the respective agreement. Both deferred financing costs and offering discount/premium are recorded net against the principal debt balance on the consolidated balance sheets, except for deferred costs related to revolving credit facilities, which are recorded in deferred costs and other assets, net.

 

Revolving Credit Facilities

 

On January 14, 2019, the Operating Partnership entered into the 2019 Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, which included the 2019 Credit Facility with a borrowing capacity of $800.0 million. On March 30, 2022, the Operating Partnership amended and restated the 2019 Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, increasing the borrowing capacity of the 2019 Credit Facility to $1.2 billion. The borrowing capacity can be further increased to $1.7 billion through exercise of an accordion feature, subject to satisfying certain requirements. The 2019 Credit Facility has a maturity date of March 31, 2026 and includes two six-month extensions that can be exercised at the Company’s option. Borrowings may be repaid, in whole or in part, at any time, without premium or penalty, but subject to applicable breakage fees, if any.

 

As of September 30, 2023, outstanding loans under the 2019 Credit Facility bore interest at a 1-month adjusted SOFR rate plus an applicable margin of 0.775% per annum and the aggregate revolving commitments incurred a facility fee of 0.150% per annum, in each case, based on the Operating Partnership’s credit rating and leverage ratio (as defined in the agreement). Prior to March 30, 2022, outstanding loans under the 2019 Credit Facility bore interest at 1-month LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 0.90% per annum and the aggregate revolving commitments incurred a facility fee of 0.20% per annum.

 

 

 

In connection with the amendment and restatement of the 2019 Credit Facility, the Company wrote off $0.2 million in deferred financing costs and incurred deferred financing costs of $8.6 million. The unamortized deferred financing costs were $6.0 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to $7.8 million as of December 31, 2022.

 

As of September 30, 2023, $1.2 billion of borrowing capacity was available under the 2019 Credit Facility and there were no outstanding letters of credit. The Operating Partnership's ability to borrow under the 2019 Credit Facility is subject to ongoing compliance with a number of customary financial and other affirmative and negative covenants, all of which the Company and the Operating Partnership were in compliance with as of September 30, 2023.

 

Term Loans

 

On August 22, 2022, the Operating Partnership entered into the 2022 Term Loan Agreement, which provides for borrowings in an aggregate amount of $800.0 million, comprised of a $300.0 million tranche which matures August 22, 2025 and a $500.0 million tranche which matures August 20, 2027. The 2022 Term Loan Agreement also includes an accordion feature to increase the available term loans by $200.0 million, subject to satisfying certain requirements. The Company incurred $8.4 million in deferred financing costs in connection with entering into the 2022 Term Loan Agreement, and the unamortized deferred financing costs were $6.2 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to $7.7 million as of December 31, 2022.

 

On November 17, 2022, the Operating Partnership entered into the 2023 Term Loan Agreement, which provides for $500.0 million of unsecured term loans with a maturity date of June 16, 2025. The 2023 Term Loan Agreement also includes an accordion feature to increase the available term loans by $100.0 million, subject to satisfying certain requirements. The Company incurred $4.3 million in deferred financing costs in connection with the $300.0 million drawn of the 2023 Term Loans, and the unamortized deferred financing costs were $3.6 million as of September 30, 2023. Borrowing capacity of $200.0 million was available under the 2023 Term Loan Agreements as of September 30, 2023, which may be drawn by December 29, 2023.

 

As of September 30, 2023, the 2022 Term Loans and 2023 Term Loans bore interest at a 1-month adjusted SOFR rate plus an applicable margin of 0.850% and 0.950% per annum, respectively, based on the Operating Partnership's credit rating. In conjunction with the Company's term loans, the Company entered into interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges (see Note 7).

 

In connection with the 2022 Term Loan Agreement and the 2023 Term Loan Agreement, the Company and Operating Partnership are subject to ongoing compliance with a number of customary financial and other affirmative and negative covenants, all of which the Company and the Operating Partnership were in compliance with as of September 30, 2023.

 

Senior Unsecured Notes

 

The Senior Unsecured Notes were issued by the Operating Partnership and are guaranteed by the Company. The following is a summary of the Senior Unsecured Notes outstanding (dollars in thousands):

 

   Maturity Date  Interest Payment Dates  Stated
Interest
Rate
   September 30,
2023
   December 31,
2022
 
2026 Senior Notes  September 15, 2026  March 15 and September 15   4.45%  $300,000   $300,000 
2027 Senior Notes  January 15, 2027  January 15 and July 15   3.20%   300,000    300,000 
2028 Senior Notes  March 15, 2028  March 15 and September 15   2.10%   450,000    450,000 
2029 Senior Notes  July 15, 2029  January 15 and July 15   4.00%   400,000    400,000 
2030 Senior Notes  January 15, 2030  January 15 and July 15   3.40%   500,000    500,000 
2031 Senior Notes  February 15, 2031  February 15 and August 15   3.20%   450,000    450,000 
2032 Senior Notes  February 15, 2032  February 15 and August 15   2.70%   350,000    350,000 
Total Senior Unsecured Notes         3.25%  $2,750,000   $2,750,000 

 

The Senior Unsecured Notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at the Operating Partnership’s option, at a redemption price equal to the sum of 100% of the principal amount of the respective Senior Unsecured Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, up to, but not including, the redemption date; and a make-whole premium. If any of the Senior Unsecured Notes are redeemed three months or less (or two months or less in the case of the 2027 Senior Notes and 2028 Senior Notes) prior to their respective maturity dates, the redemption price will not include a make-whole premium.

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the unamortized deferred financing costs were $15.8 million and $17.8 million, respectively, and the unamortized discount was $8.7 million and $9.7 million, respectively. In connection with the issuance of the Senior Unsecured Notes, the Company and Operating Partnership are subject to ongoing compliance with a number of customary financial and other affirmative and negative covenants, all of which the Company and the Operating Partnership were in compliance with as of September 30, 2023.

 

Mortgages Payable

 

Indirect wholly-owned special purpose entity subsidiaries of the Company are borrowers under two fixed-rate non-recourse loans, which have been securitized into CMBS and are secured by the borrowers’ respective leased properties and related assets. The stated interest rates as of September 30, 2023 for the loans were 5.80% and 6.00%, respectively. Each loan was secured by one property. There were no unamortized deferred financing costs as of either September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and the unamortized net premium as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

 

Debt Extinguishment

 

The Company did not extinguish any debt during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $0.2 million as a result of the amendment and restatement of the 2019 Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement.

 

Debt Maturities

 

As of September 30, 2023, scheduled debt maturities, including balloon payments, were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Scheduled
Principal
   Balloon
Payment
   Total 
Remainder of 2023  $141   $   $141 
2024   590        590 
2025   610    600,016    600,626 
2026   469    300,000    300,469 
2027   497    800,000    800,497 
Thereafter   2,034    2,150,053    2,152,087 
Total  $4,341   $3,850,069   $3,854,410 

 

Interest Expense

 

The components of interest expense related to the Company's borrowings were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Revolving credit facilities (1)  $612   $3,550   $4,237   $8,520 
Term loans (2)   10,857    2,940    25,589    2,940 
Senior Unsecured Notes   22,313    22,313    66,939    66,939 
Mortgages payable   65    73    201    225 
Non-cash:                    
Amortization of deferred financing costs   2,325    1,475    5,944    3,637 
Amortization of debt discount, net   330    318    982    947 
Amortization of net losses related to interest rate swaps   702    702    2,106    2,106 
Capitalized interest   (285)   (415)   (1,005)   (741)
Total interest expense  $36,919   $30,956   $104,993   $84,573 

 

(1) Includes facility fees of approximately $0.6 million and $2.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $0.5 million and $1.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

(2) Includes impact of cash flow hedge.

 

 

 

 

NOTE 5. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Common Stock

 

In January 2022, the Company entered into forward sale agreements in connection with an offering of 9.4 million shares of common stock at an initial public offering price of $47.60 per share, before underwriting discounts and offering expenses. All of these shares were settled during 2022, generating net proceeds of $427.7 million.

 

In November 2021, the Board of Directors approved a new $500.0 million ATM Program, and the Company terminated its 2020 ATM Program. The following details the activity under the 2021 ATM Program since its inception (in thousands):

 

2021 ATM   Forward Shares   Regular Shares   Total Shares   Net Proceeds on
Issuances
 
Month ended 12/31/2021                     
Shares sold    2,268    438    2,706      
Shares issued    (2,212)   (438)   (2,650)  $120,286 
Unsettled shares sold as of 12/31/2021    56        56      
                      
Year ended 12/31/2022                     
Shares sold    2,434    1,525    3,959      
Shares issued    (2,490)   (1,525)   (4,015)  $167,850 
Unsettled shares sold as of 12/31/2022                  
                      
Nine months ended 9/30/2023                     
Shares sold                  
Shares issued               $ 
Unsettled shares sold as of 9/30/2023                  

 

As of September 30, 2023, approximately $208.7 million of capacity remained available under the 2021 ATM Program.

 

Preferred Stock

 

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had 6.9 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding, which pays cumulative cash dividends of 6.00% per annum on the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share (equivalent to $1.50 per share on an annual basis).

 

Dividends Declared

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors declared the following dividends:

 

Declaration Date  Dividend Per Share   Record Date  Total Amount
 (in thousands)
   Payment Date
Common Stock                
February 22, 2023  $0.6630   March 31, 2023  $93,675   April 14, 2023
May 3, 2023  $0.6630   June 30, 2023  $93,700   July 14, 2023
August 9, 2023  $0.6696   September 29, 2023  $94,635   October 13, 2023
Preferred Stock                
February 22, 2023  $0.3750   March 15, 2023  $2,588   March 31, 2023
May 3, 2023  $0.3750   June 15, 2023  $2,588   June 30, 2023
August 9, 2023  $0.3750   September 15, 2023  $2,587   September 29, 2023

 

The common stock dividend declared on August 9, 2023 is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2023.

 

NOTE 6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company is periodically subject to claims or litigation in the ordinary course of business, including claims generated from business conducted by tenants on real estate owned by the Company. In these instances, the Company is typically indemnified by the tenant against any losses that might be suffered, and the Company and/or the tenant are typically insured against such claims. The Company had fully accrued a $5.7 million contingent liability related to debt owed by a tenant in 2018, however no payments were made by the Company. Therefore, upon the debt's maturity on March 15, 2022, the Company reversed the $5.7 million accrual, which is reflected as other income in the consolidated statement of operations.

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2023, there were no outstanding claims or litigation against the Company that are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

The Company estimates future costs for known environmental remediation requirements when it is probable that the Company has incurred a liability and the related costs can be reasonably estimated. The Company considers various factors when estimating its environmental liabilities, and adjustments are made when additional information becomes available that affects the estimated costs to study or remediate any environmental issues. When only a wide range of estimated amounts can be reasonably established and no other amount within the range is better than another, the low end of the range is recorded in the consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2023, no accruals have been made.

 

Purchase and Capital Improvement Commitments

 

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had commitments totaling $138.1 million, of which $12.2 million relates to future acquisitions and the remainder relates to improvements on properties the Company already owns. Acquisition commitments contain standard cancellation clauses contingent on the results of due diligence. $20.6 million of the Company’s commitments are expected to be funded by the end of 2023, with the remainder to be funded by the end of 2025.

 

NOTE 7. DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

 

The Company may use interest rate derivative contracts to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates on its variable rate debt. These derivatives are considered cash flow hedges and are recorded on a gross basis at fair value. Assessments of hedge effectiveness are performed quarterly using either a qualitative or quantitative approach. The Company recognizes the entire change in the fair value in AOCIL and the change is reflected as cash flow hedge changes in fair value in the supplemental disclosures of non-cash activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Amounts will subsequently be reclassified to earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. The Company does not enter into derivative contracts for speculative or trading purposes and does not have derivative netting arrangements.

 

The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by its derivative counterparties. The Company evaluates this risk through monitoring the creditworthiness of counterparties, which includes review of their debt ratings and financial performance. To mitigate credit risk, the Company enters into agreements with counterparties it considers credit-worthy, such as large financial institutions with favorable credit ratings.

 

In the third quarter of 2019, the Company terminated interest rate swaps which had been entered into in December 2018 and accelerated the reclassification of a loss of $12.5 million from AOCIL to termination of interest rate swaps as a result of a portion of the hedged forecasted transactions becoming probable not to occur. There were no events of default related to the interest rate swaps prior to their termination. Given that a portion of the hedged transactions remained probable to occur, $12.3 million of the loss was deferred in other comprehensive loss and is being amortized over the remaining initial term of the interest rate swaps, which ends January 31, 2024. As of September 30, 2023, the unamortized portion of loss in AOCIL related to terminated interest rate swaps was $0.9 million.

 

During the third quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, the Company entered into new interest rate swaps, which were designated as cash flow hedge instruments. Interest rate swaps that are in an asset position are recorded in deferred costs and other assets, net on the consolidated balance sheet, while interest rate swaps that are in a liability position are recorded in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. These instruments swap 1-month SOFR for a fixed payment. The following table summarizes the key terms and fair value of these instruments (in thousands):

 

Interest Rate Swap   Fixed Interest         Fair Value of Asset 
Notional Amount   Rate   Effective Date  Maturity Date  September 30, 2023 
$300,000    2.501%  September 15, 2022  August 22, 2027  $20,340 
$200,000    2.507%  September 15, 2022  August 22, 2027   13,478 
$300,000    2.636%  September 15, 2022  August 22, 2025   12,403 
$300,000    3.769%  June 15, 2023  June 15, 2025   6,090 
$200,000    3.590%  December 15, 2023  June 15, 2025   3,921 
                $56,232 

 

 

 

 

The following table provides information about the amounts recorded in AOCIL, as well as any amounts reclassified to operations (in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Cash flow hedge derivatives  $14,229   $39,606   $34,852   $39,606 
Amount of gain reclassified from AOCIL to interest   (6,671)   (104)   (15,750)   (104)
Amount of loss reclassified from AOCIL to interest   702    702    2,106    2,106 
Total  $8,260   $40,204   $21,208   $41,608 

 

During the next 12 months, we estimate that approximately $0.9 million will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense related to terminated hedges of existing floating-rate debt and $28.8 million will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense related to cash flow hedge derivatives.

 

NOTE 8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

 

The Company’s interest rate swaps are measured using a market approach, using prices obtained from a nationally recognized pricing service and pricing models with market observable inputs such as interest rates and volatilities. The Company’s financial assets that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in thousands):

 

       Fair Value Hierarchy Level 
Description  Fair Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Derivatives held at September 30, 2023                    
Interest rate swap assets  $56,232   $   $56,232   $ 
                     
Derivatives held at December 31, 2022                    
Interest rate swap assets  $37,128   $   $37,128   $ 

 

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

 

Fair value measurement of an asset on a nonrecurring basis occurs when events or changes in circumstances related to an asset indicate that the carrying amount of the asset is no longer recoverable. Real estate assets and their related intangible assets are evaluated for impairment based on certain indicators including, but not limited to: the asset being held for sale, vacant, tenant bankruptcy or delinquency, and leases expiring in 60 days or less. The fair values of real estate and intangible assets were estimated using the following information, depending on availability, in order of preference: signed purchase and sale agreements (“PSA”) or letters of intent (“LOI”); broker opinions of value (“BOV”); recently quoted bid or ask prices, or market prices for comparable properties; estimates of discounted cash flows, which consider, among other things, contractual and forecasted rental revenues, leasing assumptions, expenses based upon market conditions and capitalization rates; and expectations for the use of the real estate. The Company’s assets that were accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of their respective measurement dates were as follows (in thousands):

 

       Fair Value Hierarchy Level 
Description  Fair Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Assets held at September 30, 2023                    
Impaired at March 31, 2023  $2,526   $   $   $2,526 
Impaired at June 30, 2023  $5,826   $   $   $5,826 
Impaired at September 30, 2023  $29,932   $   $   $29,932 
                     
Assets held at December 31, 2022                    
Impaired at June 30, 2022  $4,700   $   $   $4,700 
Impaired at September 30, 2022  $4,094   $   $   $4,094 
Impaired at December 31, 2022  $29,636   $   $   $29,636 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2023, the Company held 15 properties that were impaired during 2023. As of December 31, 2022, the Company held 18 properties that were impaired during 2022. The Company estimated property fair value using price per square foot from unobservable inputs. The unobservable inputs for these properties are as follows:

 

Unobservable Input  Asset Type  Property
Count
   Price Per Square Foot Range   Weighted Average
Price Per Square
Foot
   Square
Footage
 
September 30, 2023                       
PSA, LOI or BOV  Retail   14    $37.74 - $782.66   $208.91    175,779 
Comparable Properties  Medical   1    $91.23 - $107.52   $100.33    15,804 
                        
December 31, 2022                       
PSA, LOI or BOV  Retail   12    $30.00 - $384.88   $93.60    223,225 
PSA, LOI or BOV  Data Center   1   $24.94   $24.94    188,475 
Comparable Properties  Retail   3    $26.05 - $197.15   $56.36    100,195 
Comparable Properties  Office   2    $71.69 - $135.00   $98.97    73,000 

 

Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Financial assets and liabilities for which the carrying values approximate their fair values include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and escrow deposits, and accounts receivable and payable. Generally, these assets and liabilities are short-term in duration and are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value, on the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, companies are required to disclose the estimated fair values of all financial instruments, even if they are not carried at their fair values. The fair values of financial instruments are estimates based upon market conditions and perceived risks at measurement date. These estimates require management’s judgment and may not be indicative of the future fair values of the assets and liabilities. The estimated fair values of these financial instruments have been derived either based on (i) market quotes for identical or similar instruments in markets or (ii) discounted cash flow analyses using estimates of the amount and timing of future cash flows, market rates and credit spreads. The estimated fair values of the Senior Unsecured Notes are classified as Level 1 of the fair value of the hierarchy, and the remaining estimates are classified as Level 2. The following table discloses fair value information for these financial instruments (in thousands):

 

   September 30, 2023   December 31, 2022 
   Carrying
Value
   Estimated
Fair Value
   Carrying
Value
   Estimated
Fair Value
 
Loans receivable, net(1)  $52,949   $51,747   $23,023   $23,462 
2019 Credit Facility           55,500    55,502 
Term loans, net (2)   1,090,198    1,100,705    792,309    802,363 
Senior Unsecured Notes, net (2)   2,725,505    2,339,854    2,722,514    2,310,547 
Mortgages payable, net (2)   4,545    4,229    4,986    4,685 

 

(1) The carrying value of the loans receivable are net of an allowance for credit losses.

(2) The carrying value of the debt instruments are net of unamortized deferred financing costs and certain debt discounts/premiums.

 

NOTE 9. INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN

 

Amended Incentive Award Plan

 

Pursuant to the Amended Incentive Award Plan, restricted share awards and market-based awards are granted to certain of the Company’s officers, directors and other employees. The vesting of these awards results in federal and state income tax liabilities for the recipients. As permitted by the terms of the Amended Incentive Award Plan and the award grants, certain executive officers and employees elected to surrender shares of common stock valued at $1.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 solely to pay the associated statutory tax withholdings.

 

Restricted Share Awards

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company granted 139 thousand restricted shares under the Amended Incentive Award Plan to certain directors and employees and recorded $5.7 million in deferred compensation associated with these grants. Deferred compensation for restricted shares will be recognized in expense over the requisite service period, which is generally one to three years. As of September 30, 2023, there were approximately 207 thousand unvested restricted shares outstanding.

 

 

 

 

Market-Based Awards

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Board of Directors, or committee thereof, approved target grants of 189 thousand market-based awards to executive officers of the Company. The performance period of these grants is generally three years. Potential shares of the Corporation’s common stock that each participant is eligible to receive is based on the initial target number of shares granted, multiplied by a percentage range between 0% and 375%. Grant date fair value of the market-based awards was calculated using the Monte Carlo simulation model, which incorporated stock price volatility of the Company and each of the Company’s peers and other variables over the time horizons matching the performance periods. Significant inputs for the calculation for the grants approved in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were expected volatility of the Company of 36.3% and expected volatility of the Company's peers, ranging from 26.0% to 52.7%, with an average volatility of 34.0% and a risk-free interest rate of 3.72%. Expected volatility was determined using an equal weighting of implied volatility and historical volatility. The fair value of the market-based award per share of these grants was $74.30 as of the grant date.

 

Approximately $4.9 million and $2.5 million in dividend rights have been accrued as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. For outstanding non-vested awards at September 30, 2023, 0.8 million shares would have been released based on the Corporation’s TSR relative to the specified peer groups through that date.

 

Stock-based Compensation Expense

 

Stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum required service period of each award described above. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $4.9 million and $15.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $4.4 million and $12.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. These amounts are included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

The following is a summary of remaining unamortized stock-based compensation expense (in thousands):

 

   September 30, 2023   December 31, 2022 
Restricted share awards  $5,700   $4,727 
Market-based awards   18,625    15,165 
Total unamortized stock-based compensation expense  $24,325   $19,892 

 

 

 

 

NOTE 10. INCOME PER SHARE

 

The table below is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per share computed using the two-class method (dollars in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Net income  $38,468   $76,640   $188,822   $215,436 
Less: dividends paid to preferred stockholders   (2,587)   (2,587)   (7,763)   (7,763)
Less: dividends and income attributable to unvested restricted stock   (138)   (142)   (412)   (412)
Net income attributable to common stockholders used in basic and diluted income per share  $35,743   $73,911   $180,647   $207,261 
                     
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding   141,331,332    136,530,530    141,317,480    133,058,487 
Less: unvested weighted average shares of restricted stock   (206,931)   (216,161)   (222,573)   (223,277)
Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding   141,124,401    136,314,369    141,094,907    132,835,210 
Plus: unvested market-based awards   25,464        8,488    130,087 
Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (1)   141,149,865    136,314,369    141,103,395    132,965,297 
                     
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders - basic  $0.25   $0.54   $1.28   $1.56 
                     
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders - diluted  $0.25   $0.54   $1.28   $1.56 
                     
Potentially dilutive shares of common stock related to:                    
  Unvested restricted share awards   42,806    51,338    61,354    65,060 

 

(1) Assumes the most dilutive issuance of potentially issuable shares between the two-class and treasury stock method unless the result would be anti-dilutive.

 

 

 

 

NOTE 11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On October 29, 2023, Spirit entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Realty Income Corporation, a Maryland corporation (“Realty Income”), and Saints MD Subsidiary, Inc., a Maryland corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Realty Income (“Merger Sub”). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, upon the closing, Spirit will be merged with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub continuing as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”).

 

Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the date and time the Merger becomes effective, (i) each share of Spirit common stock, par value of $0.05 per share (the “Spirit Common Stock”) will automatically be converted into 0.762 of a newly issued share of common stock (the “Exchange Ratio”), par value of $0.01 per share, of Realty Income (the “Realty Income Common Stock”), and cash in lieu of fractional shares, and (ii) each outstanding share of Spirit’s 6.000% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value of $0.01 per share (the “Spirit Series A Preferred Stock”), will be converted into the right to receive one share of newly issued Realty Income 6.000% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, having substantially the same terms as the Spirit Series A Preferred Stock.

 

During the period between the signing of the Merger Agreement and the consummation of the Merger, Spirit is permitted to declare and pay regular quarterly cash dividends with respect to shares of Spirit Common Stock and Spirit Series A Preferred Stock.

 

The Merger Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants by each party. The Merger is subject to certain conditions which are set forth in the Merger Agreement, including the approval of Spirit’s shareholders. The boards of directors of the Company and Realty Income have approved the Merger Agreement. The Merger is expected to close during the first quarter of 2024.