What were Realty Income's key financial results for the first quarter of 2004?

For the first quarter of 2004, Realty Income reported net income available to common stockholders of $22.4 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, compared to $15.6 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2003. Funds from Operations (FFO) available to common stockholders increased by 31.1% to $30.8 million.

How has Realty Income's property portfolio performed and what are its characteristics?

The company's rental revenue for Q1 2004 was $42.9 million, up from $34.7 million in Q1 2003. As of March 31, 2004, the portfolio comprised 1,510 properties, with 1,483 being single-tenant net-leased properties with a weighted average remaining lease term of approximately 11.9 years. The portfolio is diversified across numerous industries and states.

What is the significance of the Crest Net Lease issue mentioned in the filing?

The SEC has raised a question about classifying properties held and sold by Realty Income's subsidiary, Crest Net Lease, Inc., as discontinued operations. Realty Income believes its current classification is appropriate. Crucially, the company stated that if this reclassification were required, it would not affect total FFO or net income available to common stockholders, although it could impact reported revenues and income from continuing/discontinued operations.

What is the lease expiration profile of Realty Income's properties?

The filing provides a detailed schedule of lease expirations for its 1,483 net-leased, single-tenant retail properties. Most lease expirations are spread out, with significant concentrations in later years, such as 2023 (15.2% of rental revenue) and 2021 (9.2% of rental revenue). The weighted average remaining lease term is 11.9 years.

O 8-K SEC Disclosure — May 5, 2004

Summary

Realty Income Corporation (O) filed an 8-K report on May 4, 2004, detailing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. The report highlights significant growth in rental revenue and a substantial increase in Funds from Operations (FFO), indicating strong operational performance. The company also provided detailed information on its property portfolio, including tenant industry diversification and lease expiration schedules. Key financial metrics show a robust quarter with net income available to common stockholders rising to $22.4 million, up from $15.6 million in the prior year. FFO, a crucial metric for REITs, surged by 31.1% to $30.8 million, demonstrating the company's ability to generate cash flow from its real estate operations. The report also addresses a potential accounting reclassification issue concerning its subsidiary Crest Net, reassuring investors that this would not impact FFO or net income available to common stockholders. The company's property portfolio remains well-diversified by tenant industry and geographically spread across the United States, with a strong emphasis on single-tenant net-leased properties. The weighted average remaining lease term for these properties is approximately 11.9 years, suggesting stable, long-term rental income. Investors should note the detailed lease expiration schedule, which provides visibility into future lease renewal and potential vacancy risks.

Key Highlights

1First quarter 2004 net income available to common stockholders increased to $22.4 million, up from $15.6 million in Q1 2003.
2Funds from Operations (FFO) available to common stockholders grew by 31.1% to $30.8 million in Q1 2004, compared to $23.5 million in Q1 2003.
3Total assets grew to $1.43 billion as of March 31, 2004, from $1.36 billion as of December 31, 2003.
4Rental revenue for the first quarter of 2004 was $42.9 million, a significant increase from $34.7 million in the same period of 2003.
5The property portfolio consists of 1,510 properties, with 1,483 single-tenant net-leased properties having a weighted average remaining lease term of 11.9 years.
6The company addressed a potential SEC classification issue for Crest Net's properties, stating it would not affect FFO or net income available to common stockholders.

REALTY INCOME CORP 8-K Report (May 5, 2004)

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