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Realty Income (NYSE: O) details notes issue and $4.0B liquidity

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Realty Income Corporation reported recent financing and liquidity actions. On April 7, 2026, the company issued $800.0 million of 4.750% senior unsecured notes due April 2033 at 98.261% of principal, for an effective semi-annual yield to maturity of 5.047%.

It also entered into a $500 million U.S. Dollar-to-Euro 7-year cross currency swap, generating approximately €436 million of proceeds and a blended 4.16% coupon. On May 7, 2026, Realty Income refreshed its at-the-market equity program to allow sales of up to 150.0 million common shares. As of June 25, 2026, total available liquidity at its Pro-Rata Share was $4,011.5 million.

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Realty Income strengthens funding flexibility with new notes, ATM capacity, and sizable liquidity.

Realty Income has diversified its capital stack by issuing $800.0 million of 4.750% senior unsecured notes due 2033 at 98.261% of principal, equating to a 5.047% yield to maturity. This term debt can help support long-duration real estate assets.

The $500 million cross currency swap into roughly €436 million with a 4.16% blended coupon indicates active management of currency and funding costs, particularly for European exposure. A refreshed ATM program for up to 150.0 million shares gives additional equity-raising flexibility if market conditions are favorable.

As of June 25, 2026, total available liquidity at the company’s Pro-Rata Share was $4,011.5 million, including cash, credit facility capacity, and unsettled ATM forwards net of commercial paper. Future filings may clarify how this liquidity supports acquisitions, debt maturities, and joint venture commitments.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
2033 notes issuance $800.0 million 4.750% senior unsecured notes due April 2033
2033 notes offering price 98.261% of principal Public offering price for 4.750% notes
Yield to maturity 5.047% Effective semi-annual yield on 2033 notes
Cross currency swap notional $500 million U.S. Dollar-to-Euro 7-year swap
Cross currency swap proceeds €436 million Approximate Euro proceeds from swap
Blended coupon after swap 4.16% Coupon on swapped Euro funding
ATM program capacity 150.0 million shares Maximum common shares under new ATM
Total available liquidity $4,011.5 million Pro-Rata Share as of June 25, 2026
senior unsecured notes financial
"we issued $800.0 million of our 4.750% senior unsecured notes due April 2033"
Senior unsecured notes are a type of loan a company borrows from investors, promising to pay back with interest. They are called "unsecured" because they aren’t backed by specific assets like buildings or equipment, but "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company gets into trouble. Investors see them as a relatively safer way for companies to raise money.
cross currency swap financial
"we executed a $500 million U.S. Dollar-to-Euro 7-year cross currency swap"
A cross currency swap is a contract where two parties trade cash flows in different currencies, typically exchanging both the initial amounts and ongoing interest payments, then reversing the exchange at a set date. For investors it matters because it lets borrowers and asset holders lock in funding costs or protect the value of foreign-currency cash flows—like temporarily swapping loans with someone who has the currency you need—while introducing counterparty and exchange-rate risks that can affect returns.
at-the-market ("ATM") program financial
"we replaced our prior at-the-market ("ATM") program with a new ATM program"
A at-the-market ("ATM") program lets a public company sell newly issued shares directly into the open market at current market prices over time through a broker, rather than in one large, fixed-price deal. It matters to investors because it gives the company flexible access to cash while gradually increasing the number of shares outstanding, which can put gentle downward pressure on the stock price—like adding small amounts of water to a full glass instead of dumping a bucket.
Pro-Rata Share financial
"we had approximately $4.0 billion total available liquidity at our Pro-Rata Share"
commercial paper programs financial
"our U.S. Dollar-denominated and Euro-denominated unsecured commercial paper programs"
A commercial paper program is an ongoing arrangement that lets a company sell short-term unsecured IOUs to borrow cash for everyday needs like payroll, inventory or short-term investments. Think of it as a corporate version of a short-term loan or a business credit card: it provides quick cash without a long-term bank loan. Investors watch these programs because they reveal a company’s short-term funding health, borrowing costs and credit risk, which can affect liquidity and near-term financial stability.
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United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

  

Form 8-K

 

Current Report 

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report: June 29, 2026

(Date of Earliest Event Reported)

 

REALTY INCOME CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   1-13374   33-0580106
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

11995 El Camino Real, San Diego, California 92130
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(858) 284-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A
(former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading symbol   Name of Each Exchange On Which
Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value   O   New York Stock Exchange
1.125% Notes due 2027   O27A   New York Stock Exchange
1.875% Notes due 2027   O27B   New York Stock Exchange
5.000% Notes due 2029   O29B   New York Stock Exchange
1.625% Notes due 2030   O30   New York Stock Exchange
4.875% Notes due 2030   O30B   New York Stock Exchange
5.750% Notes due 2031   O31A   New York Stock Exchange
3.375% Notes due 2031   O31B   New York Stock Exchange
1.750% Notes due 2033   O33A   New York Stock Exchange
5.125% Notes due 2034   O34   New York Stock Exchange
3.875% Notes due 2035   O35B   New York Stock Exchange
6.000% Notes due 2039   O39   New York Stock Exchange
5.250% Notes due 2041   O41   New York Stock Exchange
2.500% Notes due 2042   O42   New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events

 

On June 29, 2026, Realty Income Corporation (the “Company,” “Realty Income,” “our,” “us” or “we,” which terms include, unless otherwise expressly stated or the context otherwise requires, its consolidated subsidiaries) provided certain updates with respect to its capital raising, liquidity matters and certain financing matters, as set forth below.

 

Unless as otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, for purposes of the following disclosures, (a) references to our “$4.0 billion revolving credit facility,” our “revolving credit facilities,” and similar references mean our $4.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (excluding an additional $1.0 billion expansion option, which is subject to obtaining lender commitments and other customary conditions), references to our “$1.38 billion fund credit facility, our “fund credit facility” and similar references mean Realty Income U.S. Core Plus Aggregator II, LP’s $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility and $380.0 million unsecured delayed draw term loan facility (excluding a $620.0 million expansion option, which is subject to obtaining lender commitments and other customary conditions), and references to our “commercial paper programs” and similar references mean, collectively, our U.S. Dollar-denominated and Euro-denominated unsecured commercial paper programs; (b) references to our “clients” mean our tenants; (c) references to “GBP” is to the lawful currency of the United Kingdom and references to “Euro” and “€” are to the lawful currency of the European Union. For purposes of determining the aggregate amount of borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facilities as of any specified date, borrowings denominated in GBP and Euros are translated into U.S. dollars using the applicable currency exchange rates as in effect from time to time and (d) references to “Pro-Rata Share” mean our proportionate economic ownership of our joint ventures, which is derived by applying our economic ownership percentage of each such joint venture to calculate our proportionate share of the relevant line item information being presented, and aggregating that information for all such joint ventures.

 

Notes Issuance

 

On April 7, 2026, we issued $800.0 million of our 4.750% senior unsecured notes due April 2033 (the “2033 notes”). The public offering price for the 2033 notes was 98.261% of the principal amount for an effective semi-annual yield to maturity of 5.047%. In connection with the offering, we executed a $500 million U.S. Dollar-to-Euro 7-year cross currency swap, resulting in approximately €436 million of proceeds and a blended coupon rate of 4.16%. 

 

ATM Program Refresh

 

On May 7, 2026, we replaced our prior at-the-market (“ATM”) program with a new ATM program, pursuant to which we may offer and sell up to 150.0 million shares of common stock (1) by us to, or through, a consortium of banks acting as our sales agents or (2) by a consortium of banks acting as forward sellers on behalf of the relevant forward purchasers contemplated thereunder, in each case by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “O” at prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices.

 

Liquidity

 

As of June 25, 2026, we had approximately $4.0 billion total available liquidity at our Pro-Rata Share, comprised of the components summarized below (dollars in millions):

 

Cash and cash equivalents(1)  $242.4 
Availability under credit facilities(2)   3,472.1 
Unsettled ATM forwards   2,056.8 
Less: commercial paper borrowings   (1,759.8)
Total available liquidity at our Pro-Rata Share  $4,011.5 

 

(1)Reflects adjustments for our share based on our proportionate economic ownership of our joint ventures. Calculated as cash and cash equivalents per the consolidated balance sheet of $256.8 million, plus our Pro-Rata Share of unconsolidated entities cash of $9.9 million, less adjustments allocable to noncontrolling interests of $24.3 million.

 

(2)Represents our availability under the $4.0 billion revolving credit facility and our Pro-Rata Share of availability under the $1.38 billion fund credit facility.

 

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. When used herein, the words “estimate,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “continue,” “should,” “may,” “likely,” “plan,” “seek,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include discussions of our business, strategy, plans, and the intentions of management; our platform; growth and capital strategies including our private capital business, investment pipeline and intentions to acquire or dispose of properties (including geographies, timing, partners, clients and terms); operations and results; and settlement of shares of common stock sold pursuant to forward sale confirmations under our ATM program.

 

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about us which may cause our actual future results to differ materially from expected results. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are, among others, our continued qualification as a real estate investment trust; general domestic and foreign business, economic, or financial conditions; competition; fluctuating interest and currency rates; inflation and its impact on our clients and us; access to debt and equity capital markets and other sources of funding (including the terms, structure and partners of such funding); volatility and uncertainty in the credit and financial markets; other risks inherent in real estate, private capital, credit and mezzanine investments, and joint ventures or co-investment ventures, including solvency, defaults under leases, bankruptcies, potential liability relating to environmental matters, illiquidity of real estate investments (including rights of first refusal or rights of first offer), and potential damages from natural disasters; impairments in the value of our real estate assets; volatility and changes in domestic and foreign laws and the application, enforcement or interpretation thereof (including with respect to tax laws and rates); property ownership through co-investment ventures, funds, joint ventures, partnerships and other arrangements which, among other things, may transfer or limit our control of the underlying investments; epidemics or pandemics; the loss of key personnel; the threat and outcome of any legal proceedings to which we are a party or which may occur in the future; acts of terrorism and war; and the anticipated benefits from mergers, acquisitions, co-investment ventures, funds, joint ventures, partnerships and other arrangements; and those additional risks and factors discussed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Those forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future plans and performance and speak only as of the date of this report. Past operating results and performance are provided for informational purposes and are not a guarantee of future results. There can be no assurance that historical trends will continue. Actual plans and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in this report and forecasts made in the forward-looking statements discussed in this report may not materialize. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements or to publicly release the results of any forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date these statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: June 29, 2026 REALTY INCOME CORPORATION
     
  By: /s/ Bianca Martinez
    Bianca Martinez
    Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary

 

 

FAQ

What new debt did Realty Income (O) issue in 2026?

Realty Income issued $800.0 million of 4.750% senior unsecured notes due April 2033. The notes were sold at 98.261% of principal, giving an effective semi-annual yield to maturity of 5.047%, and add long-term fixed-rate funding.

How did Realty Income (O) use a cross currency swap for its 2033 notes?

In connection with the 2033 notes, Realty Income entered a $500 million U.S. Dollar-to-Euro 7-year cross currency swap. This produced approximately €436 million of proceeds and a blended coupon rate of 4.16%, aligning funding with Euro-denominated activities.

What is Realty Income’s updated ATM equity program size?

On May 7, 2026, Realty Income replaced its prior at-the-market program with a new one authorizing up to 150.0 million common shares. Shares may be sold through bank sales agents or forward sellers on the NYSE at market or negotiated prices.

How much total liquidity does Realty Income (O) report?

As of June 25, 2026, Realty Income reported total available liquidity at its Pro-Rata Share of $4,011.5 million. This combines cash, available credit facility capacity, unsettled ATM forwards, and subtracts commercial paper borrowings, giving a snapshot of accessible funding capacity.

What are the main components of Realty Income’s reported liquidity?

Liquidity at Pro-Rata Share includes $242.4 million of cash and cash equivalents, $3,472.1 million of availability under credit facilities, and $2,056.8 million of unsettled ATM forwards, offset by $1,759.8 million of commercial paper borrowings, totaling $4,011.5 million.

What exchanges and symbols do Realty Income’s notes trade under?

Realty Income’s common stock trades on the NYSE under symbol “O”. Multiple series of its notes, such as 1.125% Notes due 2027 (O27A) and 5.000% Notes due 2029 (O29B), also trade on the New York Stock Exchange under dedicated symbols.

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