STORE Capital Announces Acquisition Activity for 2020

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STORE Capital Corporation (NYSE: STOR) announced a strong performance in 2020, investing over $800 million in profit center real estate, surpassing its guidance of $625 million to $750 million. CEO Christopher H. Volk highlighted robust demand for long-term net lease financing from both existing and new tenants, contributing to a healthy investment pipeline. The company's successful fourth quarter acquisition activity, particularly in December, sets a positive tone for 2021. STORE Capital maintains a diversified portfolio across 2,500+ locations in the U.S.

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• Invested over $800 million in real estate, exceeding guidance of $625 million to $750 million.
• Strong demand for net lease financing from existing and new tenants.
• Healthy pipeline of new investment opportunities maintained throughout the pandemic.
• Significant fourth quarter acquisition activity contributes to a solid start to 2021.

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STORE Capital Corporation (NYSE: STOR), an internally managed net-lease real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in Single Tenant Operational Real Estate, today announced acquisition activity for the full year ended December 31, 2020. STORE Capital invested more than $800 million in profit center real estate during 2020, net of sales, above its guidance range of $625 million to $750 million.

“Our fourth quarter acquisition activity meaningfully exceeded our projections, reflecting broad-based demand for long-term net lease financing solutions from both existing and new tenants,” said Christopher H. Volk, Chief Executive Officer of STORE Capital. “Throughout the pandemic, our origination team has continued to cultivate relationships, maintaining a healthy pipeline of new investment opportunities. Our fourth quarter acquisitions pace was dominated by our December investment activity, giving us a solid start to 2021. Most importantly, we are gratified that we could continue to provide growth capital to our tenants on terms that were accretive to our shareholders.”

About STORE Capital

STORE Capital Corporation is an internally managed net-lease real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is the leader in the acquisition, investment and management of Single Tenant Operational Real Estate, which is its target market and the inspiration for its name. STORE Capital is one of the largest and fastest growing net-lease REITs and owns a large, well-diversified portfolio that consists of investments in more than 2,500 property locations across the United States, substantially all of which are profit centers. Additional information about STORE Capital can be found on its website at www.storecapital.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What were STORE Capital's total investments in 2020?

STORE Capital invested over $800 million in profit center real estate during 2020.

How did STORE Capital's fourth quarter acquisition activity perform?

The fourth quarter acquisition activity significantly exceeded projections, driven by high demand.

What is the impact of STORE Capital's acquisitions for shareholders?

The acquisitions were accretive to shareholders, providing growth capital to tenants.

What was the guidance range for STORE Capital's 2020 investments?

STORE Capital's guidance range was between $625 million and $750 million.

How many property locations does STORE Capital own?

STORE Capital owns investments in over 2,500 property locations across the United States.