Summary
Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income) reported its 2014 annual results, highlighting a strong year of growth and continued commitment to its monthly dividend policy. The company's property portfolio expanded significantly with $1.4 billion invested in 506 new properties across 42 states, maintaining a high occupancy rate of 98.4% across its 4,327 properties. Realty Income continued its track record of dividend increases, with four increases during 2014 and two more in early 2015, demonstrating consistent returns to shareholders. The company also strengthened its balance sheet by issuing $600 million in senior unsecured notes and utilized its credit facility for acquisitions and working capital.
Financial Highlights
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Financial Statements
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| Operating Income | $269.14M |
| Interest Expense | $216.37M |
| Net Income | $270.63M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.04 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 218.39M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 218.77M |
Key Highlights
- 1Portfolio Growth: Realty Income significantly expanded its real estate portfolio, acquiring 506 new properties for $1.4 billion, diversifying across 42 states and 47 industries.
- 2High Occupancy: The company maintained a strong portfolio occupancy rate of 98.4% as of December 31, 2014, with 4,257 out of 4,327 properties leased.
- 3Consistent Dividend Increases: Realty Income continued its policy of paying monthly dividends, increasing the dividend four times in 2014 and twice in early 2015, marking 69 consecutive quarterly increases and 79 total increases since its NYSE listing.
- 4Strengthened Balance Sheet: The company issued $250 million in 4.125% senior unsecured notes due 2026 and $350 million in 3.875% senior unsecured notes due 2024, bolstering its capital structure.
- 5FFO and AFFO Growth: Funds From Operations (FFO) available to common stockholders increased by 21.8% to $562.9 million ($2.58 per diluted share), and Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) grew by 21.3% to $561.7 million ($2.57 per diluted share) in 2014.
- 6Investment Grade Ratings: The company maintained investment-grade credit ratings from Moody's (Baa1), S&P (BBB+), and Fitch (BBB+), all with stable outlooks.
- 7Strategic Acquisitions: Acquisitions in 2014 were primarily retail properties (85.7%) with a weighted average lease rate of 7.1% and a lease term of 12.8 years.