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Realty Income Corporation reports developments for a global net lease real estate business that provides real estate capital to corporate clients and owns a large property portfolio across the United States, the U.K. and Europe. News commonly covers operating results, FFO and AFFO measures, property investment activity, tenant and portfolio expansion, and financing transactions.
The company is known as The Monthly Dividend Company® and regularly announces common stock monthly dividends. Updates also address capital actions such as unsecured debt, term loans and currency swaps, as well as shareholder voting matters and other governance disclosures tied to its NYSE-listed common stock.
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) announced plans to redeem $750 million of its 4.65% notes due August 1, 2023, with a redemption date set for December 31, 2021. The estimated total redemption price is $1,080.94 per $1,000 principal amount, which includes $19.38 in accrued interest. This redemption will incur an expected charge of approximately $47.5 million, or $0.09 per diluted common share, impacting net income in Q4 2021. The charge will not affect Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO).
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) announced a monthly cash dividend increase to $0.246 per share from $0.236, effective December 15, 2021. This marks the 113th dividend increase since its NYSE listing in 1994. The new annualized dividend is $2.952 per share, up from $2.832. The ex-dividend date is November 30, 2021. CEO Sumit Roy stated that operational success and positive outlook supported this increase, reflecting a 5.1% rise compared to December 2020.
On November 15, 2021, Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) announced the successful spin-off of its office assets into a new REIT, Orion Office REIT Inc. (NYSE: ONL). Stockholders of Realty Income received one share of Orion for every ten shares of Realty Income as of the record date of November 2, 2021. Trading of Orion shares began on the NYSE under the symbol 'ONL' after a brief 'when issued' trading period. Realty Income continues to trade under 'O'. The transaction aims to enhance shareholder value through focused asset management.
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) announced the successful completion of its exchange offers for VEREIT Notes as of November 5, 2021. The company received high consent rates for all series of notes, enabling significant amendments to the existing indenture, which will eliminate restrictive covenants. Key tender amounts included $485.3 million for 4.600% Notes due 2024 (97.06%) and $699.5 million for 2.850% Notes due 2032 (99.93%). The final settlement of these offers is expected on or about November 9, 2021.
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) reported strong operating results for Q3 2021. Net income per share surged to $0.34, up from $0.07 in Q3 2020. Normalized FFO per share increased 8.5% to $0.89, while AFFO per share grew 12.3% to $0.91. The company invested $1.61 billion in 308 properties, including $532.5 million in Europe. Following the merger with VEREIT, Realty Income raised 2021 AFFO guidance to $3.55 - $3.60 per share. The company also achieved a 99.5% rent collection rate for Q3 2021.
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) has completed its merger with VEREIT, Inc. (NYSE: VER), marking a significant consolidation in the net lease sector. The merger, announced on November 1, 2021, was approved by stockholders and allows VEREIT stockholders to receive 0.705 shares of Realty Income for each share held. The combined company aims to leverage its increased scale and diversification to enhance shareholder value. Additionally, a spin-off of office assets into a new REIT, Orion Office REIT Inc. (NYSE: ONL), will occur on November 12, 2021, benefiting stockholders with special dividends.
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) reported significant participation in its exchange offers for VEREIT Notes as of the Early Consent Date, October 22, 2021. A majority of holders submitted valid consents for proposed amendments to the indenture with high tender percentages across various series: 4.600% Notes (97.39%), 4.625% Notes (98.95%), and 4.875% Notes (99.29%). The Exchange Offers will close on November 5, 2021, pending conditions, including the consummation of planned mergers set for Q4 2021. The closing of mergers is not dependent on the Exchange Offers.
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) and VEREIT, Inc. (NYSE: VER) announced the anticipated closing of their merger on November 1, 2021. Concurrently, Realty Income's spin-off of office assets into a new entity, Orion Office REIT Inc. (NYSE: ONL), is effective as of October 22, 2021. Realty Income shareholders will receive one share of Orion for every ten shares held, with the record date set for November 2, 2021 and distribution on November 12, 2021. Shareholders are advised to consult financial advisors regarding tax implications of the transactions.
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) announced on October 14, 2021 the declaration of its 616th consecutive monthly dividend. The dividend is set at $0.236 per share, annualizing to $2.832 per share. Shareholders of record by November 2, 2021 will receive the dividend on November 15, 2021. The ex-dividend date is November 1, 2021. Realty Income is recognized as The Monthly Dividend Company and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, with a robust track record of increasing dividends over its 52-year history.
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) announced the closing of a €64 million portfolio transaction in Spain, acquiring three properties leased to Carrefour under long-term agreements. This brings Realty Income's total investment in Spain to approximately €157 million. CEO Sumit Roy emphasized the company's strategic expansion into Continental Europe and the importance of partnerships with key operators like Carrefour, which holds a significant market share in Spain's grocery sector.