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Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (NYSE: SRC) is a publicly traded triple net lease real estate investment trust (REIT), recognized as one of the largest in the United States. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Spirit Realty manages a diverse and extensive portfolio valued at approximately $8.2 billion. This portfolio includes over 2,600 properties leased to more than 430 tenants across 30 different industries and 49 states. The company's diverse client base ranges from well-known retail brands to special-use, office, and industrial facilities.
Spirit Realty Capital is known for its proven growth strategy and exceptional ability to create value even during challenging economic cycles. The company's approach combines time-tested investment and portfolio strategies with advanced data analysis to monitor industry trends and manage risks effectively. Spirit's focus on key real estate metrics enables it to offer some of the most competitive leasing rates in the country, with flexible lease structures tailored to meet tenant needs.
Recently, Spirit Realty Capital announced its definitive merger agreement with Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) valued at approximately $9.3 billion. This all-stock transaction is expected to enhance Realty Income's size, scale, and diversification, leading to an enterprise value of around $63 billion for the combined entity. Under the terms of the merger, Spirit shareholders will receive 0.762 newly-issued Realty Income common shares for each Spirit common share they own. The merger is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2024, subject to customary conditions including Spirit shareholders' approval. This strategic move aims to deliver immediate and meaningful earnings accretion, broaden tenant diversification, and leverage economies of scale.
Spirit Realty Capital has consistently maintained a high occupancy rate, with its properties being approximately 99.8% occupied as of June 30, 2023. The company’s leadership emphasizes enhancing tenant quality and asset diversification, deploying advanced analytical tools, and maintaining a robust balance sheet with well-laddered maturities and below-market fixed debt costs.
The company’s commitment to excellence and strategic growth has positioned it as a premier REIT in the Dallas metro area and a significant player in the national real estate market. More information on Spirit Realty Capital can be found on their official website.
Realty Income (NYSE: O) has announced the final dividend tax allocation for its 2024 distributions. For common stock, the total distribution of $3.1255 per share consists of 69.62% ($2.1759803) as ordinary income dividend and 30.38% ($0.9495197) as non-taxable distribution. For Spirit Realty Capital's common stock, the total distribution of $0.6696 per share is entirely non-taxable. The company's Series A Preferred Stock, which was redeemed on September 30, 2024, had distributions of $1.125 per share, classified as 100% ordinary income.
Realty Income, known as 'The Monthly Dividend Company®', is an S&P 500 company with over 15,450 properties across the U.S., UK, and six European countries. The company has maintained 655 consecutive monthly dividends and has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years, earning its place in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats® index.