GETTY REALTY CORP /MD/

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The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to help the reader understand our operations and our present business environment from the perspective of management. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”; the sections in Part I entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors”; and the consolidated financial statements and related notes in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We use certain non-GAAP measures that are more fully described below under the caption “—Supplemental Non-GAAP Measures,” which we believe are appropriate supplemental non-GAAP measures of the performance of REITs used by our management, as well as REIT analysts.

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The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to help the reader understand our operations and our present business environment from the perspective of management. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”; “Item 1A. Risk Factors”; and the consolidated financial statements and related notes in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We use certain non-GAAP measures that are more fully described below under the caption “—Supplemental Non-GAAP Measures,” which we believe are appropriate supplemental non-GAAP measures of the performance of REITs used by our management, as well as REIT analysts.

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This section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K generally discusses 2024 and 2023 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2024 and 2023. Discussions of 2023 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2023 and 2022 that are not included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K can be found in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

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This section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K generally discusses 2025 and 2024 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2025 and 2024. Discussions of 2024 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2024 and 2023 that are not included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K can be found in "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

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We are a net lease REIT specializing in the acquisition, financing and development of convenience, automotive and other single tenant retail real estate. Our portfolio is comprised of convenience stores, express tunnel car washes, automotive service centers (gasoline and repair, oil and maintenance, tire and battery, and collision) and certain other freestanding retail properties, including drive-thru quick service restaurants and automotive parts retailers. As of December 31, 2024, our portfolio included 1,118 properties, including 1,085 properties owned by us and 33 properties that we leased from third-party landlords. As a REIT, we are not subject to federal corporate income tax on the taxable income we distribute to our stockholders. In order to continue to qualify for taxation as a REIT, we are required, among other things, to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income to our stockholders each year.

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We are a net lease REIT specializing in the acquisition, financing and development of convenience, automotive and other single tenant retail real estate. Our portfolio includes convenience stores, express tunnel car washes, automotive service centers (gasoline and repair, oil and maintenance, tire and battery, and collision), drive-thru quick service restaurants, and certain other freestanding retail properties. As of December 31, 2025, our portfolio included 1,174 properties, including 1,145 properties owned by us and 29 properties that we leased from third-party landlords. As a REIT, we are not subject to federal corporate income tax on the taxable income we distribute to our stockholders. In order to continue to qualify for taxation as a REIT, we are required, among other things, to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income to our stockholders each year.

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Our 1,118 properties are located in 42 states and Washington D.C. and include a concentration in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions that we believe is unique and not readily available for purchase or lease from other owners or landlords. Our typical property consists of approximately one acre of land in a larger metropolitan area and is used as a convenience store, express tunnel car wash, automotive service center, or certain other freestanding retail uses, including drive thru quick service restaurants and automotive parts retailers. Many of our properties are located at highly trafficked urban intersections or conveniently close to highway entrances or exit ramps.

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Our 1,174 properties are located in 44 states and Washington D.C., and our typical property is located in a larger metropolitan area and is used as a convenience store, express tunnel car wash, automotive service center, drive thru quick service restaurant, or certain other freestanding retail uses. Many of our properties are located at highly trafficked urban intersections or conveniently close to highway entrances or exit ramps.

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As of December 31, 2024, we leased 1,114 of our properties to tenants under triple-net leases, including 921 properties leased under 50 separate unitary or master triple-net leases, and 193 properties leased under single unit triple-net leases. These leases generally provide for an initial term of 15 or 20 years, with options for successive renewal terms of up to 20 years, and periodic rent escalations. As of December 31, 2024, our weighted average remaining lease term, excluding renewal options, was 10.2 years.

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As of December 31, 2025, we leased 1,169 of our properties to tenants under triple-net leases, including 962 properties leased under 62 separate unitary or master triple-net leases, and 207 properties leased under single unit triple-net leases. These leases generally provide for an initial term of 15 or 20 years, with options for successive renewal terms of up to 20 years, and periodic rent escalations. As of December 31, 2025, our weighted average remaining lease term, excluding renewal options, was 9.9 years.

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As of December 31, 2024, we also had one property under redevelopment and three properties were vacant.

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As of December 31, 2025, we also had two properties under redevelopment and three properties were vacant.

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During the year ended December 31, 2023, we invested approximately $325.0 million in convenience and automotive retail properties, including the acquisition of 26 express tunnel car washes, 12 convenience stores, 13 auto service centers, and three drive-thru quick service restaurants.

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During the year ended December 31, 2025, we invested approximately $273.0 million in convenience and automotive retail properties, including the acquisition of 28 drive-thru quick service restaurants, 24 convenience stores, 15 automotive service centers, and nine express tunnel car washes.

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During the year ended December 31, 2024, rent commenced on one completed redevelopment that was placed back into service in our net lease portfolio. During the year ended December 31, 2023, rent commenced on three completed redevelopments and increased rent commenced on two revenue-enhancing capital expenditure projects for expanded convenience stores. Since the inception of our redevelopment program in 2015, we have completed 32 redevelopment and revenue-enhancing capital expenditure projects.

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During the year ended December 31, 2025, rent commenced on one completed redevelopment project and increased rent commenced on one revenue-enhancing capital expenditure project for an expanded convenience store. During the year ended December 31, 2024, rent commenced on one completed redevelopment project. Since the inception of our redevelopment program in 2015, we have completed 34 redevelopment and revenue-enhancing capital expenditure projects.

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As of December 31, 2024, we had one property under active redevelopment and others in various stages of feasibility planning for potential recapture from our net lease portfolio.

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As of December 31, 2025, we had two properties under active redevelopment and others in various stages of feasibility planning for potential recapture from our net lease portfolio.

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(straight-line rent), the net amortization of intangible market lease assets and liabilities, adjustments recorded for the recognition of rental income from direct financing leases, and the amortization of deferred lease incentives (collectively, “Revenue Recognition Adjustments”), (ii) environmental accretion expenses, environmental litigation accruals, insurance reimbursements, legal settlements and judgments, and changes in environmental remediation estimates (collectively, “Environmental Adjustments”), (iii) stock-based compensation expense, (iv) amortization of debt issuance costs and (v) other items, which may include allowances for credit losses on notes and mortgages receivable and direct financing leases, losses on extinguishment of debt, retirement and severance costs, and other items that do not impact our recurring cash flow and which are not indicative of our core operating performance.

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We believe that FFO and AFFO are helpful to analysts and investors in measuring our performance because both FFO and AFFO exclude various items included in GAAP net earnings that do not relate to, or are not indicative of, the core operating performance of our portfolio. Specifically, FFO excludes items such as depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, gains or losses on dispositions of real estate assets, and impairment charges. With respect to AFFO, we further exclude the impact of (i) deferred rental revenue (straight-line rent), the net amortization of intangible market lease assets and liabilities, adjustments recorded for the recognition of rental income from direct financing leases, and the amortization of deferred lease incentives (collectively, “Revenue Recognition Adjustments”), (ii) environmental accretion expenses, environmental litigation accruals, insurance reimbursements, legal settlements and judgments, and changes in environmental remediation estimates (collectively, “Environmental Adjustments”), (iii) stock-based compensation expense, (iv) amortization of debt issuance costs and (v) other items, which may include allowances for credit losses on notes and mortgages receivable and direct financing leases, losses on extinguishment of debt, retirement and severance costs, losses on termination of swaps, and other items that do not impact our recurring cash flow and which are not indicative of our core operating performance.

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Rental income includes base rental income and additional rental income, if any, based on the aggregate volume of fuel sold at certain properties. The increase in rental income was primarily due to additional base rental income from properties acquired during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, as well as rent commencements from completed redevelopments and contractual rent increases for certain in-place leases, partially offset by dispositions of real estate during the same period.

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Rental income includes base rental income and additional rental income, if any, based on the aggregate volume of fuel sold at certain properties. The increase in rental income was primarily due to additional base rental income from properties acquired during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, as well as rent commencements from completed redevelopments and contractual rent increases for certain in-place leases, partially offset by dispositions of real estate during the same periods.

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Tenant reimbursements consist of real estate taxes and other municipal charges paid by us which are reimbursable by our tenants pursuant to the terms of triple-net lease agreements. The decrease in tenant reimbursement income was driven by a decrease in reimbursable real estate taxes due from our tenants.

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Tenant reimbursements consist of real estate taxes and other municipal charges paid by us which are reimbursable by our tenants pursuant to the terms of triple-net lease agreements. The decrease in tenant reimbursement income was driven by a decrease in reimbursable real estate taxes due from our tenants as we transitioned certain tenants to paying real estate taxes due directly to the applicable taxing authorities.

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The decrease in interest on notes and mortgages receivable was primarily due to a net decrease in the average notes and mortgages receivable outstanding during the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.

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The decrease in interest on notes and mortgages receivable was primarily due to a net decrease in the average notes and mortgages receivable outstanding as collections of notes and mortgages receivable for completed development funding projects offset incremental development funding advances for the construction of new-to-industry properties.

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Property costs are comprised of (i) property operating expenses, including rent expense, reimbursable and non-reimbursable real estate taxes and municipal charges, certain state and local taxes, and maintenance expenses, and (ii) leasing and redevelopment expenses, including professional fees, demolition costs, and redevelopment project cost write-offs, if any. The decrease in property costs was primarily due to a decrease in reimbursable real estate taxes and lower rent expense.

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Property costs are comprised of (i) property operating expenses, including rent expense, reimbursable and non-reimbursable real estate taxes and municipal charges, certain state and local taxes, and maintenance expenses, and (ii) leasing and redevelopment expenses, including professional fees, demolition costs, and redevelopment project cost write-offs, if any. The decrease in property costs was primarily due to a decrease in reimbursable real estate taxes as we transitioned certain tenants to paying real estate taxes due directly to the applicable taxing authorities, as well as lower rent expense.

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Environmental expenses vary from period to period and, accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on the magnitude or the direction of change in reported environmental expenses for one period, as compared to prior periods.

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The change in environmental expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily due to an increase in environmental litigation accruals of $5.5 million, partially offset by removal of $4.1 million of unknown reserve liabilities which had previously been accrued for certain properties. Environmental expenses vary from period to period and, accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on the magnitude or the direction of change in reported environmental expenses for one period, as compared to prior periods.

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The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to a $1.3 million increase in employee-related expenses, including $0.1 million of non-recurring retirement and severance costs and a $0.3 million increase in stock-based compensation, and a $0.2 million increase in legal and other professional fees.

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The change in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to a net $1.0 million increase in employee-related expenses, and a $0.9 million increase in legal and other professional fees, including certain transaction related costs.

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The gains on dispositions of real estate were primarily the result of the sale of 31 and nine properties during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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The gains on dispositions of real estate were resulted from the sale of 13 and 31 properties during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

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The increase in interest expense was due to higher average borrowings for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.

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The increase in interest expense was primarily due to higher average borrowings during the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.

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We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements through cash flow from operations, funds available under our Credit Facility, proceeds from unfunded Senior Unsecured Notes, proceeds from the settlement of shares of common stock subject to forward sales agreements related to follow-on public equity offerings or our ATM Program, and available cash and cash equivalents.

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We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements through cash flow from operations, funds available under our Credit Facility, proceeds from unfunded Senior Unsecured Notes, proceeds from the settlement of shares of common stock subject to forward sales agreements related to our ATM Program, and available cash and cash equivalents.

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As of December 31, 2024, we had $217.5 million of availability under our Credit Facility, $125.0 million of unfunded Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.4 million shares of common stock subject to forward sales agreements which are anticipated to generate approximately $164.8 million of gross proceeds upon settlement, and available cash and cash equivalents of $9.5 million.

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As of December 31, 2025, we had $200.0 million of availability under our Credit Facility, $250.0 million of unfunded Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.1 million shares of common stock subject to forward sales agreements which are anticipated to generate approximately $62.6 million of gross proceeds upon settlement, and available cash and cash equivalents of $8.4 million.

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The change in net cash flow used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, was primarily due to a decrease of $96.2 million in issuance of notes and mortgages receivable, an increase of $62.5 million in collection of notes and mortgages receivable, a decrease of $42.0 million in property acquisitions and a $6.9 million decrease in deposits for property acquisitions.

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The change in net cash flow used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025, was primarily due to a decrease of $76.8 million in collection of notes and mortgages receivable, offset by a decrease of $10.3 million in issuance of notes and mortgages receivable, a decrease of $12.3 million in property acquisitions and a $10.1 million decrease in deposits for property acquisitions.

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In October 2021, we entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement (as amended, the “Second Restated Credit Agreement”). The Second Restated Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) in an aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million and includes an accordion feature to increase the revolving commitments or add one or more tranches of term loans up to an additional aggregate amount not to exceed $300.0 million, subject to certain conditions, including one or more new or existing lenders agreeing to provide commitments for such increased amount and that no default or event of default shall have occurred and be continuing under the terms of the Credit Facility.

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In January 2025, we entered into a third amended and restated credit agreement (as amended, the “Third Restated Credit Agreement”). The Third Restated Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) in an aggregate principal amount of $450.0 million and includes an accordion feature to increase the revolving commitments or add one or more tranches of term loans up to an additional aggregate amount not to exceed $300.0 million, subject to certain conditions, including one or more new or existing lenders agreeing to provide commitments for such increased amount and that no default or event of default shall have occurred and be continuing under the terms of the Credit Facility.

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The Credit Facility matures on October 27, 2025, subject to two six-month extensions (for a total of 12 months) exercisable at our option. Our exercise of an extension option is subject to the absence of any default and our compliance with certain conditions, including the payment of extension fees to the lenders under the Credit Facility.

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The Credit Facility matures in January 2029, subject to two six-month extensions (for a total of 12 months) exercisable at our option. Our exercise of an extension option is subject to the absence of any default and our compliance with certain conditions, including the payment of extension fees to the lenders under the Credit Facility.

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Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to the greater of (i) the sum of a SOFR rate plus a SOFR adjustment of 0.10% plus a margin of 1.30% to 1.90%, or (ii) the sum of a base rate plus a margin of 0.30% to 0.90%, in each case with the margin based on our consolidated total indebtedness to total asset value ratio at the end of each quarterly reporting period.

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Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to (i) the sum of a SOFR rate plus a SOFR adjustment of 0.10% plus a margin of 1.30% to 1.90%, or (ii) the sum of a base rate plus a margin of 0.30% to 0.90%, in each case with the margin based on our consolidated total indebtedness to total asset value ratio at the end of each quarterly reporting period.

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In October 2023, we entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Agreement”) that provides for a senior unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”) in an aggregate principal amount of $150.0 million. The Term Loan matures on October 17, 2025, subject to one twelve-month extension exercisable at our option. Our exercise of the extension option is subject to the absence of any default and our compliance with certain conditions, including the payment of extension fees to the lenders under the Term Loan.

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In October 2023, we entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Agreement”) that provided for a senior unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”) in an aggregate principal amount of $150.0 million. The Term Loan was to mature in October 2025, subject to one twelve-month extension exercisable at our option.

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In November 2024, we entered into a seventh amended and restated note purchase and guarantee agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Prudential”) (the "Seventh Amended and Restated Prudential Agreement") pursuant to which, in February 2025, we will issue $50.0 million of 5.70% Series T Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 22, 2032 (the “Series T Notes”) to Prudential and will use the proceeds to repay the $50.0 million of 4.75% Series C Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 25, 2025 (the “Series C Notes”) outstanding under our sixth amended and restated note purchase and guarantee agreement with Prudential (the "Sixth Amended and Restated Prudential Agreement"). The other senior unsecured notes outstanding as of December 31, 2024 under the Sixth Amended and Restated Prudential Agreement, including (i) $50.0 million of 5.47% Series D Guaranteed Senior Notes due June 21, 2028 (the “Series D Notes”), (ii) $50.0 million of 3.52% Series F Guaranteed Senior Notes due September 12, 2029 (the “Series F Notes”), (iii) $100.0 million of 3.43% Series I Guaranteed Senior Notes due November 25, 2030 (the “Series I Notes”) and (iv) $80.0 million of 3.765% Series Q Guaranteed Senior Notes due January 20, 2033 (the “Series Q Notes”), remain outstanding under the Seventh Amended and Restated Prudential Agreement.

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In November 2024, we entered into a seventh amended and restated note purchase and guarantee agreement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Prudential”) (the “Seventh Amended and Restated Prudential Agreement”) pursuant to which, in February 2025, we issued $50.0 million of 5.70% Series T Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 22, 2032 (the “Series T Notes”) to Prudential and used the proceeds to repay the $50.0 million of 4.75% Series C Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 25, 2025 (the “Series C Notes”) outstanding under our sixth amended and restated note purchase and guarantee agreement with Prudential (the "Sixth Amended and Restated Prudential Agreement"). The other senior unsecured notes outstanding as of December 31, 2025 under the Sixth Amended and Restated Prudential Agreement, including (i) $50.0 million of 5.47% Series D Guaranteed Senior Notes due June 21, 2028 (the “Series D Notes”), (ii) $50.0 million of 3.52% Series F Guaranteed Senior Notes due September 12, 2029 (the “Series F Notes”), (iii) $100.0 million of 3.43% Series I Guaranteed Senior Notes due November 25, 2030 (the “Series I Notes”) and (iv) $80.0 million of 3.65% Series Q Guaranteed Senior Notes due January 20, 2033 (the “Series Q Notes”), remain outstanding under the Seventh Amended and Restated Prudential Agreement.

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In November 2024, we entered into an amended and restated note purchase and guarantee agreement with New York Life Insurance Company and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “New York Life”) (the “Amended and Restated New York Life Agreement”) pursuant to which, in February 2025, we will issue $50.0 million of 5.52% Series R Guaranteed Senior Notes due September 12, 2029 (the “Series R Notes”) and $25.0 million of 5.70% Series S Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 22, 2032 (the “Series S Notes”) to New York Life. The other senior unsecured notes outstanding as of December 31, 2024 under our note purchase and guarantee agreement with New York Life (the “New York Life Agreement”), including (i) $25.0 million of 3.45% Series N Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 22, 2032 (the “Series N Notes”) and (ii) $25.0 million of 3.65% Series P Guaranteed Senior Notes due January 20, 2033 (the “Series P Notes”), remain outstanding under the New York Life Agreement.

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In November 2024, we entered into an amended and restated note purchase and guarantee agreement with New York Life Insurance Company and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “New York Life”) (the “Amended and Restated New York Life Agreement”) pursuant to which, in February 2025, we issued $50.0 million of 5.52% Series R Guaranteed Senior Notes due September 12, 2029 (the “Series R Notes”) and $25.0 million of 5.70% Series S Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 22, 2032 (the “Series S Notes”) to New York Life. The other senior unsecured notes outstanding as of December 31, 2025 under our note purchase and guarantee agreement with New York Life (the “New York Life Agreement”), including (i) $25.0 million of 3.45% Series N Guaranteed Senior Notes due February 22, 2032 (the “Series N Notes”) and (ii) $25.0 million of 3.65% Series P Guaranteed Senior Notes due January 20, 2033 (the “Series P Notes”), remain outstanding under the Amended and Restated New York Life Agreement.

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The funded and outstanding Series C Notes, Series D Notes, Series E Notes, Series F Note, Series G Notes, Series H Notes, Series I Notes, Series J Notes, Series K Notes, Series L Notes, Series M Notes, Series N Notes, Series O Notes, Series P Notes, Series Q Notes, Series R Notes, Series S Notes and Series T Notes are collectively referred to as the "Senior Unsecured Notes".

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The funded and outstanding Series D Notes, Series E Notes, Series F Note, Series G Notes, Series H Notes, Series I Notes, Series J Notes, Series K Notes, Series L Notes, Series M Notes, Series N Notes, Series O Notes, Series P Notes, Series Q Notes, Series R Notes, Series S Notes, Series T Notes, and Series U Notes are collectively referred to as the “Senior Unsecured Notes”.

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Unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Credit Facility were $0.6 million and $1.4 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on our consolidated balance sheets.

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Unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Credit Facility were $3.5 million and $0.6 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on our consolidated balance sheets.

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In February 2023, we completed a follow-on public offering of 3.5 million shares of common stock in connection with forward sales agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we settled all 3.5 million shares and realized net proceeds of $112.1 million.

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In July 2024, we completed a follow-on public offering of 4.0 million shares of common stock in connection with forward sales agreements. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we settled 4.0 million shares and realized net proceeds of $113.6 million after deducting fees and expenses and making certain other adjustments as provided in the equity distribution agreement.

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It is also possible that instead of distributing 100% of our taxable income on an annual basis, we may decide to retain a portion of our taxable income and to pay taxes on such amounts as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service. Payment of dividends is subject to market conditions, our financial condition, including but not limited to, our continued compliance with the provisions of the Second Restated Credit Agreement, the Term Loan Agreement, our Senior Unsecured Notes and other factors, and therefore is not assured. In particular, the Second Restated Credit Agreement, the Term Loan Agreement, and our Senior Unsecured Notes prohibit the payment of dividends during certain events of default.

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It is also possible that instead of distributing 100% of our taxable income on an annual basis, we may decide to retain a portion of our taxable income and to pay taxes on such amounts as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service. Payment of dividends is subject to market conditions, our financial condition, including but not limited to, our continued compliance with the provisions of the Third Restated Credit Agreement, our Senior Unsecured Notes and other factors, and therefore is not assured. In particular, the Third Restated Credit Agreement and our Senior Unsecured Notes prohibit the payment of dividends during certain events of default.

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Regular quarterly dividends paid to our stockholders aggregated $100.2 million, $87.0 million and $78.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. There can be no assurance that we will continue to pay dividends at historical rates.

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Regular quarterly dividends paid to our stockholders aggregated $108.7 million, $100.2 million and $87.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There can be no assurance that we will continue to pay dividends at historical rates.

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Our significant contractual obligations and commitments, excluding extension options and unamortized debt issuance costs, as of December 31, 2024, were comprised of borrowings under the Credit Facility, the Term Loan, our Senior Unsecured Notes, operating and finance lease payments due to landlords, estimated environmental remediation expenditures, and our funding commitments for capital improvements at certain properties.

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Our significant contractual obligations and commitments, excluding extension options and unamortized debt issuance costs, as of December 31, 2025, were comprised of borrowings under the Credit Facility, our Senior Unsecured Notes, operating and finance lease payments due to landlords, estimated environmental remediation expenditures, and our funding commitments for capital improvements at certain properties.

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The consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported on our consolidated financial statements. Although we have made estimates, judgments and assumptions regarding future uncertainties relating to the information included on our consolidated financial statements, giving due consideration to the accounting policies selected and materiality, actual results could differ from these estimates, judgments and assumptions and such differences could be material.

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The consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported on our consolidated financial statements. Although we have made estimates, judgments and assumptions regarding future uncertainties relating to the information included on our consolidated financial statements, giving due consideration to the accounting policies selected and materiality, actual results could differ from these estimates, judgments and assumptions and such differences could be material.

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The sales of nonfinancial assets, such as real estate, are to be recognized when control of the asset transfers to the buyer, which will occur when the buyer has the ability to direct the use of or obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the asset. This generally occurs when the transaction closes and consideration is exchanged for control of the property.

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The sales of non-financial assets, such as real estate, are to be recognized when control of the asset transfers to the buyer, which will occur when the buyer has the ability to direct the use of or obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the asset. This generally occurs when the transaction closes and consideration is exchanged for control of the property.

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We provide for the estimated fair value of future environmental remediation obligations when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. See “Environmental Matters” below for additional information. Environmental liabilities net of related recoveries are measured based on their expected future net cash flows which have been adjusted for inflation and discounted to present value. Since environmental exposures are difficult to assess and estimate and knowledge about these liabilities is not known upon the occurrence of a single event, but rather is gained over a continuum of events, we believe that it is appropriate that our accrual estimates are adjusted as the remediation treatment progresses, as circumstances change and as environmental contingencies become more clearly defined and reasonably estimable. A critical assumption in accruing for these liabilities is that the state environmental laws and regulations will be administered and enforced in the future in a manner that is consistent with past practices. Environmental liabilities are estimated net of recoveries of environmental costs from state underground storage tanks ("UST") remediation funds, with respect to past and future spending based on estimated recovery rates developed from our experience with the funds when such recoveries are considered probable. A critical assumption in accruing for these recoveries is that the state UST fund programs will be administered and funded in the future in a manner that is consistent with past practices and that future environmental spending will be eligible for reimbursement at historical rates under these programs. We accrue environmental liabilities based on our share of responsibility as defined in our lease contracts with our tenants and under various other agreements with others or if circumstances indicate that our counterparty may not have the financial resources to pay its share of the costs. It is possible that our assumptions regarding the ultimate allocation method and share of responsibility that we used to allocate environmental liabilities may change, which may result in material adjustments to the amounts recorded for environmental litigation accruals and environmental remediation liabilities. We may ultimately be responsible to pay for environmental liabilities as the property owner if our tenants or other counterparties fail to pay them. In certain environmental matters the effect on future financial results is not subject to reasonable estimation because considerable uncertainty exists both in terms of the probability of loss and the estimate of such loss. The ultimate liabilities resulting from such lawsuits and claims, if any, may be material to our results of operations in the period in which they are recognized.

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We provide for the estimated fair value of future environmental remediation obligations when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. See “Environmental Matters” below for additional information. Environmental liabilities net of related recoveries are measured based on their expected future net cash flows which have been adjusted for inflation and discounted to present value. Since environmental exposures are difficult to assess and estimate and knowledge about these liabilities is not known upon the occurrence of a single event, but rather is gained over a continuum of events, we believe that it is appropriate that our accrual estimates are adjusted as the remediation treatment progresses, as circumstances change and as environmental contingencies become more clearly defined and reasonably estimable. A critical assumption in accruing for these liabilities is that the state environmental laws and regulations will be administered and enforced in the future in a manner that is consistent with past practices. Environmental liabilities are estimated net of recoveries of environmental costs from state underground storage tanks ("UST") remediation funds, with respect to past and future spending based on estimated recovery rates developed from our experience with the funds when such recoveries are considered probable. A critical assumption in accruing for these recoveries is that the state UST fund programs will be administered and funded in the future in a manner that is consistent with past practices and that future environmental spending will be eligible for reimbursement at historical rates under these programs. We accrue environmental liabilities based on our share of responsibility as defined in our lease contracts with our tenants and under various other agreements with others or if circumstances indicate that our counterparty may not have the financial resources to pay its share of the costs. Our assumptions regarding the ultimate allocation method and share of responsibility that we used to allocate environmental liabilities may change, which has resulted, and may in the future result, in material adjustments to the amounts recorded for environmental litigation accruals and environmental remediation liabilities. We may ultimately be responsible to pay for environmental liabilities as the property owner if our tenants or other counterparties fail to pay them. In certain environmental matters the effect on future financial results is not subject to reasonable estimation because considerable uncertainty exists both in terms of the probability of loss and the estimate of such loss. The ultimate liabilities resulting from such lawsuits and claims, if any, may be material to our results of operations in the period in which they are recognized.

Previous wording

We enter into leases and various other agreements which contractually allocate responsibility between the parties for known and unknown environmental liabilities at or relating to the subject properties. Under applicable law, we are contingently liable for these environmental obligations in the event that our tenant does not satisfy them, and we are required to accrue for environmental liabilities that we believe are allocable to others under our leases if we determine that it is probable that our tenant will not meet its environmental obligations. It is possible that our assumptions regarding the ultimate allocation method and share of responsibility that we used to allocate environmental liabilities may change, which may result in material adjustments to the amounts recorded for environmental litigation accruals and environmental remediation liabilities. We assess whether to accrue for environmental liabilities based upon relevant factors including our tenants’ histories of paying for such obligations, our assessment of their financial capability, and their intent to pay for such obligations. However, there can be no assurance that our assessments are correct or that our tenants who have paid their obligations in the past will continue to do so. We may ultimately be responsible to pay for environmental liabilities as the property owner if our tenant fails to pay them.

Current wording

We enter into leases and various other agreements which contractually allocate responsibility between the parties for known and unknown environmental liabilities at or relating to the subject properties. Under applicable law, we are contingently liable for these environmental obligations in the event that our tenant does not satisfy them, and we are required to accrue for environmental liabilities that we believe are allocable to others under our leases if we determine that it is probable that our tenant will not meet its environmental obligations. Our assumptions regarding the ultimate allocation method and share of responsibility that we use to allocate environmental liabilities may change, which has resulted, and may in the future result, in material adjustments to the amounts recorded for environmental litigation accruals and environmental remediation liabilities. We assess whether to accrue for environmental liabilities based upon relevant factors including our tenants’ histories of paying for such obligations, our assessment of their financial capability, and their intent to pay for such obligations. However, there can be no assurance that our assessments are correct or that our tenants who have paid their obligations in the past will continue to do so. We may ultimately be responsible to pay for environmental liabilities as the property owner if our tenant fails to pay them.

Previous wording

Based on the expiration of the Lookback Periods, together with other factors which have significantly mitigated our potential liability for preexisting environmental obligations, including the absence of any contractual obligations relating to properties which have been sold, quantifiable trends associated with types and ages of USTs at issue, expectations regarding future UST replacements, and historical trends and expectations regarding discovery of preexisting unknown environmental contamination and/or attempted pursuit of us therefor, we concluded that there is no material continued risk of having to satisfy contractual obligations relating to preexisting unknown environmental contamination at certain properties. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2024, we had removed $24.2 million of unknown reserve liabilities which had previously been accrued for these properties. There were no additional removals of unknown reserve liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Current wording

Based on the expiration of the Lookback Periods, together with other factors which have significantly mitigated our potential liability for preexisting environmental obligations, including the absence of any contractual obligations relating to properties which have been sold, quantifiable trends associated with types and ages of USTs at issue, expectations regarding future UST replacements, and historical trends and expectations regarding discovery of preexisting unknown environmental contamination and/or attempted pursuit of us therefor, we concluded that there is no material continued risk of having to satisfy contractual obligations relating to preexisting unknown environmental contamination at certain properties. Accordingly, during the year ended December 31, 2025, we removed $4.1 million of unknown reserve liabilities which had previously been accrued for these properties. From the inception to date, we removed $28.3 million of unknown reserve liabilities which had previously been accrued for these properties.

Previous wording

We continue to anticipate that our tenants under leases where the Lookback Periods have expired will replace USTs in the years ahead as these USTs near the end of their expected useful lives. At many of these properties the USTs in use are fabricated with older generation materials and technologies and we believe it is prudent to expect that upon their removal preexisting unknown environmental contamination will be identified. Although contractually these tenants are now responsible for preexisting unknown environmental contamination that is discovered during UST replacements, because the applicable Lookback Periods have expired before the end of the initial term of these leases, together with other relevant factors, we believe there remains continued risk that we will be responsible for remediation of preexisting environmental contamination associated with future UST removals at certain properties. Accordingly, we believe it is appropriate at this time to maintain $11.8 million of unknown reserve liabilities for certain properties with respect to which the Lookback Periods have expired as of December 31, 2024.

Current wording

We continue to anticipate that our tenants under leases where the Lookback Periods have expired will replace USTs in the years ahead as these USTs near the end of their expected useful lives. At many of these properties the USTs in use are fabricated with older generation materials and technologies and we believe it is prudent to expect that upon their removal preexisting unknown environmental contamination will be identified. Although contractually these tenants are now responsible for preexisting unknown environmental contamination that is discovered during UST replacements, because the applicable Lookback Periods have expired before the end of the initial term of these leases, together with other relevant factors, we believe there remains continued risk that we will be responsible for remediation of preexisting environmental contamination associated with future UST removals at certain properties. Accordingly, we believe it is appropriate at this time to maintain $7.7 million of unknown reserve liabilities for certain properties with respect to which the Lookback Periods have expired as of December 31, 2025.

Previous wording

We measure our environmental remediation liabilities at fair value based on expected future net cash flows, adjusted for inflation and then discount them to present value. We adjust our environmental remediation liabilities quarterly to reflect changes in projected expenditures, changes in present value due to the passage of time and reductions in estimated liabilities as a result of actual expenditures incurred during each quarter. As of December 31, 2024, we had accrued a total of $20.9 million for our prospective environmental remediation obligations. This accrual consisted of (a) $9.1 million, which was our estimate of reasonably estimable environmental remediation liability, including obligations to remove USTs for which we are responsible, net of estimated recoveries and (b) $11.8 million for future environmental liabilities related to preexisting unknown contamination. As of December 31, 2023, we had accrued a total of $22.4 million for our prospective environmental remediation obligations. This accrual consisted of (a) $9.9 million, which was our estimate of reasonably estimable environmental remediation liability, including obligations to remove USTs for which we are responsible, net of estimated recoveries and (b) $12.5 million for future environmental liabilities related to preexisting unknown contamination.

Current wording

We measure our environmental remediation liabilities at fair value based on expected future net cash flows, adjusted for inflation and then discount them to present value. We adjust our environmental remediation liabilities quarterly to reflect changes in projected expenditures, changes in present value due to the passage of time and reductions in estimated liabilities as a result of actual expenditures incurred during each quarter. As of December 31, 2025, we had accrued a total of $15.9 million for our prospective environmental remediation obligations. This accrual consisted of (a) $8.2 million, which was our estimate of reasonably estimable environmental remediation liability, including obligations to remove USTs for which we are responsible, net of estimated recoveries, and (b) $7.7 million for future environmental liabilities related to preexisting unknown contamination. As of December 31, 2024, we had accrued a total of $20.9 million for our prospective environmental remediation obligations. This accrual consisted of (a) $9.1 million, which was our estimate of reasonably estimable environmental remediation liability, including obligations to remove USTs for which we are responsible, net of estimated recoveries, and (b) $11.8 million for future environmental liabilities related to preexisting unknown contamination.