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W. P. Carey Inc.

For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Jul 29, 2026.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Jul 29, 2026

WPC$65.05-0.4%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026

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The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 180 previous paragraphs and 196 current paragraphs.

123 unchanged; 46 reworded; 26 added; 11 removed; 0 previous and 1 current paragraphs rearranged.

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Added paragraphs (26)

Current report

On July 2, 2026, we completed an underwritten public offering of $350 million of 5.200% Senior Notes due 2036, at a price of 99.015% of par value. These 5.200% Senior Notes due 2036 have a 10.2-year term and are scheduled to mature on September 15, 2036 (Note 10, Note 15).

Current report

On July 29, 2026, we prepaid our $350 million of 4.250% Senior Notes with no associated prepayment costs (Note 10, Note 15).

Current report

•We acquired 15 investments totaling $1.3 billion (Note 4, Note 5), including a portfolio of 19 properties previously owned by one of our unconsolidated equity method investments (Note 7).

Current report

•We completed four construction projects totaling $66.4 million (Note 4).

Current report

•We committed to fund one new construction project for approximately $13.3 million. We currently expect to complete this project in 2027 (Note 4).

Current report

•We entered into a purchase agreement to acquire one industrial facility located in Noblejas, Spain, for approximately $37.5 million, which is expected to be completed in 2027 (Note 4).

Current report

•During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we sold 6,900,000 shares of common stock through our Equity Forwards and 5,271,817 shares of common stock through our ATM Forwards, for gross proceeds totaling approximately $496.8 million and $391.8 million, respectively (Note 12).

Current report

We declared cash dividends totaling $1.870 per share during the six months ended June 30, 2026, comprised of two quarterly dividends per share of $0.940 and $0.930 (Note 12).

Current report

AFFO increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025, primarily reflecting accretive net investment activity, partly offset by the impact of higher interest rates from debt refinancings on interest expense and the settlement of forward equity.

Current report

(b)We sold our final investment in Japan during the six months ended June 30, 2026 (Note 14).

Current report

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025, general and administrative expense increased by $1.8 million and $2.2 million, respectively, primarily due to higher employee compensation expense.

Current report

(a)Increases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025 are due to our $49.9 million proportionate share of a gain recognized on the sale of a portfolio of properties by this investment during the second quarter of 2026 (Note 7).

Current report

(c)Comprises a non-recourse mortgage loan that we assumed in connection with the acquisition of a portfolio of properties during the six months ended June 30, 2026 from a jointly owned investment in which we own a 70% interest and account for as an equity method investment (Note 4, Note 10).

Current report

•available proceeds under our ATM Forwards and Equity Forwards totaling approximately $690.7 million (Note 12); and

Current report

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Current report

(b)Amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 include our $49.9 million proportionate share of a gain recognized on the sale of a portfolio by a jointly owned investment (Note 7).

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Previous report

•We acquired seven investments totaling $514.7 million (Note 4, Note 5).

Previous report

•We completed two construction projects totaling $30.6 million (Note 4).

Previous report

In March 2026, we declared cash dividends totaling $0.930 per share (Note 12).

Previous report

AFFO increased for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to the accretive impact of net investment activity, rent escalations, and higher other-leased related income, partially offset by higher interest expense.

Previous report

(b)Includes higher lease revenues of $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025 from four self-storage operating properties that were converted to net leases during 2025.

Previous report

•available proceeds under our ATM Forwards of approximately $409.6 million (Note 12);

Previous report

•available proceeds under our Equity Forwards of approximately $243.9 million (Note 12); and
Reworded paragraphs (46)

Previous wording

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we completed the following (as further described in the consolidated financial statements):

Current wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we completed the following (as further described in the consolidated financial statements):

Previous wording

•We funded approximately $2.5 million for construction loans for projects in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the three months ended March 31, 2026 (Note 5, Note 7).

Current wording

•We funded approximately $3.1 million for construction loans for projects in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the six months ended June 30, 2026 (Note 5).

Previous wording

•We disposed of 19 properties for total proceeds, net of selling costs, of $156.7 million, including our 11 remaining self-storage operating properties for total proceeds, net of selling costs, of $73.0 million (Note 14).

Current wording

•We disposed of 28 properties for total proceeds, net of selling costs, of $232.7 million, including our 11 remaining self-storage operating properties for total proceeds, net of selling costs, of $73.0 million (Note 14).

Previous wording

•On February 17, 2026, we offered 6,900,000 shares of common stock through our Equity Forwards, for gross proceeds of approximately $496.8 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we settled a portion of our Equity Forwards by delivering 3,450,000 shares of common stock to certain forward purchasers for net proceeds of $247.1 million. As of March 31, 2026, 3,450,000 shares remained outstanding under our Equity Forwards for available proceeds of approximately $243.9 million (Note 12).

Current wording

•During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we settled a portion of our Equity Forwards and ATM Forwards by delivering 5,950,000 and 2,566,282 shares of common stock, respectively, to certain forward purchasers for net proceeds totaling $592.0 million (Note 12).

Previous wording

•At March 31, 2026, 6,258,496 shares remained outstanding under our ATM Forwards for available proceeds of approximately $409.6 million (Note 12).

Current wording

•As of June 30, 2026, we have 950,000 and 8,964,031 shares outstanding under our Equity Forwards and ATM Forwards, respectively, for available proceeds totaling approximately $690.8 million (Note 12).

Previous wording

(a)Amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 include $10.2 million and $16.3 million, respectively, of proceeds from the sales of net investments in sales-type leases (Note 5). Such proceeds are included within Net cash provided by operating activities in accordance with ASC 842, Leases.

Current wording

(a)Amounts for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include $11.9 million and $178.2 million, respectively, of proceeds from the sales of net investments in sales-type leases (Note 5). Such proceeds are included within Net cash provided by operating activities in accordance with ASC 842, Leases.

Previous wording

Total revenues increased for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to net investment activity and rent escalations, partially offset by lower operating property revenues as a result of self-storage operating property dispositions (Note 14).

Current wording

Total revenues increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025, primarily due to net investment activity and rent escalations, partially offset by lower operating property revenues as a result of self-storage operating property dispositions (Note 14).

Previous wording

Net income attributable to W. P. Carey increased for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to higher gains from remeasurement of foreign debt, a lower non-cash allowance for credit loss on finance leases, higher gain on sale of real estate (Note 14), and the accretive impact of net investment activity, partially offset by higher impairment charges (Note 8).

Current wording

Net income attributable to W. P. Carey increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025, primarily due to non-cash unrealized gains recognized on our investment in shares of Lineage during the current-year periods as compared to losses recognized during the prior-year periods, (Note 8), higher gains from remeasurement of foreign debt, our proportionate share of a gain on sale of real estate recognized by a jointly owned investment during the current year periods (Note 7), and the accretive impact of net investment activity, partially offset by higher impairment charges (Note 8) and lower gain on sale of real estate (Note 14).

Previous wording

(a)During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we sold our 11 remaining self-storage operating properties (Note 14).

Current wording

(a)During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we sold our 11 remaining self-storage operating properties (Note 14).

Previous wording

(b)Amount for the three months ended March 31, 2025 includes $1.2 million of funding for a construction loan accounted for as an equity investment (Note 7). Amount for the three months ended March 31, 2025 includes $5.0 million to acquire a 47.50% ownership interest in that equity investment (Note 7). Amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 include $2.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively, of funding for two construction loans accounted for as secured loans receivable (Note 5). Amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 include $22.3 million and $91.9 million, respectively, of sale-leasebacks classified as loans receivable (Note 5).

Current wording

(c)Amount for the six months ended June 30, 2025 includes $3.2 million of funding for a construction loan accounted for as an equity investment (Note 7). Amount for the six months ended June 30, 2025 includes $5.0 million to acquire a 47.50% ownership interest in that equity investment (Note 7). Amounts for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include $3.1 million and $2.0 million, respectively, of funding for two construction loans accounted for as secured loans receivable (Note 5). Amounts for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include $22.3 million and $258.0 million, respectively, of sale-leasebacks classified as loans receivable (Note 5).

Previous wording

(c)Of the 20 properties leased to TI Automotive, nine are located in Canada, six are located in Mexico, and five are located in the United States.

Current wording

(c)Of the 19 properties leased to TI Automotive, eight are located in Canada, six are located in Mexico, and five are located in the United States.

Previous wording

(b)Other properties within Midwest include assets in Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Other properties within South include assets in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. Other properties within East include assets in Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, West Virginia, New Hampshire, and Maine. Other properties within West include assets in Utah, Oregon, Colorado, Washington, Hawaii, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and New Mexico.

Current wording

(b)Other properties within South include assets in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. Other properties within Midwest include assets in Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Other properties within East include assets in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine. Other properties within West include assets in Utah, Oregon, Colorado, Montana, Hawaii, Idaho, Washington, Wyoming, and New Mexico.

Previous wording

(c)$50.4 million (68%) of ABR from properties in Canada is denominated in U.S. dollars, with the balance denominated in Canadian dollars.

Current wording

(c)$50.9 million (69%) of ABR from properties in Canada is denominated in U.S. dollars, with the balance denominated in Canadian dollars.

Previous wording

(e)Includes assets in Lithuania, Slovakia, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Mauritius, Portugal, Sweden, Austria, Latvia, Finland, Japan, Estonia, and Hungary.

Current wording

(e)Includes assets in Slovakia, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Mauritius, Portugal, Latvia, Sweden, Austria, Estonia, Finland, and Hungary.

Previous wording

(g)Includes ABR from tenants within the following property types: education facility, specialty, self-storage (net lease), laboratory, research and development, hotel (net lease), office, and land.

Current wording

(g)Includes ABR from tenants within the following property types: education facility, specialty, self-storage (net lease), laboratory, research and development, office, hotel (net lease), and land.

Previous wording

“Existing net-leased properties” are those that we acquired or placed into service prior to January 1, 2025 and that were not sold or held for sale during the periods presented. For the periods presented, there were 1,379 existing net-leased properties.

Current wording

“Existing net-leased properties” are those that we acquired or placed into service prior to January 1, 2025 and that were not sold or held for sale during the periods presented. For the periods presented, there were 1,374 existing net-leased properties.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, lease revenues from existing net-leased properties increased due to the following items (in millions):

Current wording

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025, lease revenues from existing net-leased properties (decreased) increased due to the following items (in millions):

Previous wording

(c)Excludes fixed minimum rent increases, which are reflected as straight-line rent adjustments within lease revenues.

Current wording

(a)Excludes fixed minimum rent increases, which are reflected as straight-line rent adjustments within lease revenues.

Previous wording

(a)Primarily comprises write-offs of straight-line rent adjustments.

Current wording

(b)(Decreases) increases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025 reflect $1.2 million of uncollected rent for June 2026 from a tenant that filed for insolvency during that month. Write-offs of straight-line rent adjustments more than offset the decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025.

Previous wording

“Recently acquired net-leased properties” are those that we acquired or placed into service subsequent to December 31, 2024 and that were not sold or held for sale during the periods presented. Since January 1, 2025, we acquired 33 investments (comprising 199 properties) and placed three properties into service.

Current wording

“Recently acquired net-leased properties” are those that we acquired or placed into service subsequent to December 31, 2024 and that were not sold or held for sale during the periods presented. Since January 1, 2025, we acquired 41 investments (comprising 272 properties) and placed four properties into service.

Previous wording

•Eight net-leased properties disposed of during the three months ended March 31, 2026;

Current wording

•17 net-leased properties disposed of during the six months ended June 30, 2026;

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, income from finance leases and loans receivable increased due to the following items (in millions):

Current wording

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025, income from finance leases and loans receivable increased due to the following items (in millions):

Previous wording

“Existing operating properties” are those that we acquired or placed into service prior to January 1, 2025 and that were not sold, held for sale, or reclassified to net-leased properties during the periods presented. For the periods presented, we recorded operating property revenues from five existing operating properties, comprising four hotel operating properties and one student housing operating property.

Current wording

“Existing operating properties” are those that we acquired or placed into service prior to January 1, 2025 and that were not sold or reclassified to net-leased properties during the periods presented. For the periods presented, we recorded operating property revenues from five existing operating properties, comprising four hotel operating properties and one student housing operating property.

Previous wording

•11 self-storage operating properties sold during the three months ended March 31, 2026;

Current wording

•11 self-storage operating properties sold during the six months ended June 30, 2026;

Previous wording

Other advisory income and reimbursements comprise fixed administrative fees earned from NLOP (Note 3).

Current wording

Other advisory income and reimbursements comprise fixed administrative fees earned from NLOP. In May 2026, a reduction in the base administrative reimbursement paid by NLOP to us was agreed upon; effective July 1, 2026, the reimbursement is $2.0 million annually instead of $4.0 million annually (Note 3).

Previous wording

During the periods presented, we earned asset management revenue from (i) NLOP and (ii) CESH (Note 3). Asset management revenues from NLOP and CESH are expected to decline as assets are sold (CESH sold its last property in the first quarter of 2026).

Current wording

During the periods presented, we earned asset management revenue from (i) NLOP and (ii) CESH (Note 3). Asset management revenues from NLOP are expected to decline as assets are sold. CESH sold its last property in the first quarter of 2026, after which it ceased paying asset management fees to us.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, depreciation and amortization expense increased by $6.6 million, primarily due to accelerated depreciation and amortization at certain properties that were demolished in connection with redevelopment projects and the impact of investment activity, partially offset by the impact of disposition activity.

Current wording

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025, depreciation and amortization expense increased by $13.8 million and $20.4 million, respectively, primarily due to accelerated depreciation and amortization related to (i) lease amendments at certain properties and (ii) the demolition of certain properties in connection with redevelopment projects, as well as the impact of net investment activity.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, property expenses, excluding reimbursable tenant costs, increased by $2.8 million, primarily due to (i) expenses related to tenant vacancies (which resulted in property expenses no longer being reimbursable) and (ii) demolition costs incurred at certain construction projects.

Current wording

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025, property expenses, excluding reimbursable tenant costs, increased by $1.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively, primarily due to (i) demolition costs incurred at certain construction projects and (ii) expenses related to tenant vacancies (which resulted in property expenses no longer being reimbursable).

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, stock-based compensation expense decreased by $1.7 million, primarily due to changes in projected PSU payouts.

Current wording

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025, stock-based compensation expense increased by $3.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively, primarily due to changes in projected PSU payouts.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, operating property expenses decreased by $7.9 million, primarily due to the disposal of all of our self-storage operating properties during 2025 and 2026, as described above and in Note 14.

Current wording

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same periods in 2025, operating property expenses decreased by $8.1 million and $16.0 million, respectively, primarily due to the disposal of all of our self-storage operating properties during 2025 and 2026, as described above and in Note 14.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, interest expense increased by $9.7 million, primarily due to higher outstanding balances and interest rates on our Senior Unsecured Notes and Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility, partially offset by lower interest rates on our Unsecured Term Loans and the reduction of our mortgage debt outstanding by prepaying or repaying at or close to maturity a total of $302.0 million of non-recourse mortgage loans with a weighted-average interest rate of 4.6% since January 1, 2025 (Note 10).

Current wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, interest expense increased by $7.2 million, primarily due to higher outstanding balances and interest rates on our Senior Unsecured Notes, partially offset by lower outstanding balances on our Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility and the reduction of our mortgage debt outstanding by prepaying or repaying at or close to maturity a total of $302.0 million of non-recourse mortgage loans with a weighted-average interest rate of 4.6% since January 1, 2025 (Note 10).

Previous wording

Gain on sale of real estate, net, consists of gains and losses on (i) the sale of properties that were disposed of, net of taxes, (ii) properties subject to the exercise of a purchase option, or (iii) properties subject to a purchase agreement resulting in a lease modification during the reporting period, as more fully described in Note 4, Note 5 and Note 14.

Current wording

Gain on sale of real estate, net, consists of gains and losses on (i) the sale of properties that were disposed of, net of taxes, (ii) properties subject to the exercise of a purchase option, (iii) properties subject to a purchase agreement resulting in a lease modification during the reporting period, and (iv) the reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income since we exited all investments denominated in a currency (which totaled losses of $5.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026), as more fully described in Note 4, Note 5, and Note 14.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, provision for income taxes increased by $3.0 million, primarily due to the impact of a deferred tax benefit recognized during the prior year period as a result of an allowance for credit loss recognized on an international property.

Current wording

For the six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, provision for income taxes increased by $3.0 million, primarily due to (i) deferred tax expense recognized during the current year period related to the establishment of valuation allowances on certain international properties, and (ii) the impact of a deferred tax benefit recognized during the prior year period as a result of an allowance for credit loss recognized on an international property.

Previous wording

Operating Activities— Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $10.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to an increase in cash flow generated from net investment activity and scheduled rent increases at existing properties, partially offset by higher interest expense.

Current wording

Operating Activities— Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $60.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to significantly lower proceeds received from the sales of net investments in sales-type leases and higher interest expense, partially offset by an increase in cash flow generated from net investment activity, higher distributions received from certain unconsolidated equity method investments (Note 7), and scheduled rent increases at existing properties.

Previous wording

Financing Activities— Our financing activities generally comprise borrowings and repayments under our Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility and Unsecured Term Loans, issuances and repayments of the Senior Unsecured Notes, payments of non-recourse mortgage loans, issuances of common equity, and payments of dividends to stockholders. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we received $247.1 million in net proceeds from the issuance of common stock under our Equity Forwards (Note 12).

Current wording

Financing Activities— Our financing activities generally comprise borrowings and repayments under our Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility and Unsecured Term Loans, issuances and repayments of the Senior Unsecured Notes, payments of non-recourse mortgage loans, settlement of forward issuances of common equity, and payments of dividends to stockholders. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we received $592.0 million in net proceeds from the issuance of common stock under our forward equity (Note 12).

Previous wording

(a)Aggregate debt balance includes unamortized discount, net, totaling $49.4 million and $39.2 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, and unamortized deferred financing costs totaling $37.0 million and $30.1 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

Current wording

(a)Aggregate debt balance includes unamortized discount, net, totaling $46.6 million and $39.2 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, and unamortized deferred financing costs totaling $35.0 million and $30.1 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

Previous wording

(b)Includes non-recourse mortgages subject to variable-to-fixed interest rate swaps totaling $33.6 million and $46.0 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

Current wording

(b)Includes non-recourse mortgages subject to variable-to-fixed interest rate swaps totaling $32.9 million and $46.0 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

Previous wording

•cash and cash equivalents totaling $239.3 million. Of this amount, $137.8 million, at then-current exchange rates, was held in foreign subsidiaries, and we could be subject to restrictions or significant costs should we decide to repatriate these amounts;

Current wording

•cash and cash equivalents totaling $163.5 million. Of this amount, $136.6 million, at then-current exchange rates, was held in foreign subsidiaries, and we could be subject to restrictions or significant costs should we decide to repatriate these amounts;

Previous wording

•our Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility, with available capacity of approximately $1.9 billion (net of amounts reserved for standby letters of credit totaling $2.3 million);

Current wording

•our Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility, with available capacity of approximately $1.9 billion (net of amounts reserved for standby letters of credit totaling $2.1 million);

Previous wording

•unleveraged properties that had an aggregate asset carrying value of approximately $15.4 billion at March 31, 2026, although there can be no assurance that we would be able to obtain financing for these properties.

Current wording

•unleveraged properties that had an aggregate asset carrying value of approximately $15.8 billion at June 30, 2026, although there can be no assurance that we would be able to obtain financing for these properties.

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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

For the six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025, interest expense increased by $16.8 million, primarily due to higher outstanding balances and interest rates on our Senior Unsecured Notes, partially offset by the reduction of our mortgage debt outstanding (as described above) (Note 10).