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NNN REIT, Inc. reports recurring developments tied to its real estate investment trust portfolio of primarily retail properties leased under long-term net leases. Company news commonly covers net earnings, AFFO, annual base rent, portfolio occupancy, remaining lease term, property acquisitions and dispositions, and guidance for operating performance and investment activity.
Updates also include common dividend declarations, dividend tax classifications, at-the-market common stock issuance, unsecured debt financing, liquidity and debt-maturity disclosures, and board governance changes. The company’s property categories include convenience stores, automotive service properties, restaurants, theatres, entertainment venues, dealerships, and other retail-related assets.
On August 14, 2020, National Retail Properties (NYSE: NNN) announced a cash dividend of 32.5 cents per share on its 5.20% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2020, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2020. As of June 30, 2020, the company owns 3,117 properties across 48 states, with a total gross leasable area of approximately 32.5 million square feet and a weighted average remaining lease term of 10.9 years.
National Retail Properties reported its second quarter 2020 results with revenues of $163.7 million, slightly down from $164.8 million in 2019. Net earnings fell to $41.8 million compared to $70.1 million last year. The company ended the quarter with a strong balance sheet, including $224.6 million in cash. Portfolio occupancy remained high at 98.7%. NNN collected approximately 69% of rents due for the quarter, with 21% of rents deferred. The firm raised $52.6 million from issuing shares and increased its common stock dividend, marking 31 consecutive years of increases.
The Board of Directors of National Retail Properties (NYSE: NNN) has declared a quarterly dividend of 52 cents per share, payable on August 14, 2020, to shareholders on record as of July 31, 2020. This marks the 31st consecutive annual dividend increase, positioning NNN as one of only three publicly traded REITs and 86 companies in the U.S. with such a record. CEO Jay Whitehurst highlighted this achievement as indicative of the company's effective long-term strategy in investing in high-quality retail properties across 48 states.