Gaming Leisure Properties Inc
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Oct 24, 2024.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Oct 24, 2024
GLPI$38.89-1.4%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-07-25.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-10-24.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSThe 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.
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Added paragraphs (22)
Current report
On July 12, 2024, the Company announced that it entered into a binding term sheet with Bally’s pursuant to which the Company intends to acquire the real property assets of Bally’s Kansas City Casino (“Bally’s Kansas City”) and Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel (“Bally’s Shreveport”) as well as the land under Bally’s planned permanent Chicago casino site, and fund the construction of certain real property improvements of the Bally’s Chicago Casino Resort (“Bally’s Chicago”) for aggregate consideration of approximately $1.585 billion. The term sheet represents a binding agreement between the Company and Bally's unless or until superseded by long-form definitive documents reflecting mutually agreed transaction terms and conditions in further detail.
Current report
The Company intends to fund construction hard costs of up to $940.0 million for Bally's Chicago, with the remainder to be funded by Bally’s with the sale leaseback proceeds related to Bally’s Kansas City and Bally’s Shreveport along with other funding sources such as Bally’s Chicago’s planned initial public offering and cash flows from operations. Funding is expected to occur through December 2026. The Company would own all funded improvements, which would be leased to Bally’s with rent commencing as advances are made.
Current report
On September 11, 2024, the Company assumed the ground lease between the existing third party and Bally's for approximately $250 million. The ground lease was amended such that GLPI receives initial annual rent of $20 million (the "Bally's Chicago Land Lease"). The Bally's Chicago Land Lease is cross-defaulted with the construction development funding agreement. The parties anticipate entering into a new Bally's Chicago Land Lease to conform certain lease terms to be consistent with what was agreed upon between the Company and Bally's that were disclosed in the binding term sheet mentioned above. Upon completion of the improvements, the Company expects to own substantially all of the real estate land and improvements related to the Chicago casino and hotel for a total investment of $1.19 billion. Rental income on the land and development funding is being deferred until the project is substantially completed and ready for its intended use.
Current report
The Company intends to purchase the real property assets of both Bally’s Kansas City and Bally’s Shreveport for total consideration of $395 million. The two properties would be in a new Bally’s Master Lease that would be cross-defaulted with the existing Bally’s Master Lease with initial cash rent pursuant to the agreement for the two new properties of $32.2 million. The Company expects to close on the proposed Bally’s Kansas City and Bally’s Shreveport sale leaseback transactions as early as the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to customary regulatory and other approvals.
Current report
The contemplated transactions are subject to several conditions as well as certain third-party consents and regulatory approvals. Key conditions include but are not limited to: (a) the final structure and pro forma capitalization of Bally’s following the proposed acquisition of Bally's by Standard General, or similar transaction, in the event any agreement is reached with the board of directors of Bally’s; (b) completion of customary due diligence; and (c) receipt of all necessary gaming regulatory and other third party approvals.
Current report
In late August 2024, the Company funded $48.5 million to Bally's that was used to pay for the demolition costs of the Tropicana Las Vegas as part of the development plans for the Stadium and annual rent was increased by $4.1 million as a result. The change in rent terms resulted in a lease reconsideration event. The lease is now classified as a sales type lease which resulted in a $3.8 million gain that was recorded in gains from dispositions of property on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Current report
Ione Loan
Current report
In September 2024, the Company entered into a $110 million delayed draw term loan facility with the Ione Band of Miwok Indians ("Ione") (the "Ione Loan") to provide the tribe funding on a new casino development near Sacramento, California. Ione has an option at the end of the Ione Loan term to satisfy the loan obligation by converting the outstanding principal into a long-term lease with an initial term of twenty five years and a maximum term of forty five years. These agreements were entered into subsequent to receiving a declination letter from the National Indian Gaming Commission approving the transaction documents, including the long-term lease. As of September 30, 2024, $13.7 million was advanced and outstanding under the Ione Loan which has a 5-year term and an interest rate of 11%.
Current report
•Total operating expenses increased by $22.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. The provision for credit losses, net, increased by $26.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024. The provision increased due primarily from the initial establishment of reserves on the Tropicana Las Vegas Lease which is now classified as a sales type lease due to a lease reconsideration event that occurred during the period (See Note 1 for further details). Additionally, land rights and ground lease expense decreased by $0.6 million due primarily due to the purchase of land that was previously subject to a land lease. Additionally, general and administrative expenses decreased by $0.1 million and depreciation expense decreased by $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year due to certain assets being fully depreciated. The three months ended September 30, 2024 also had a gain of $3.8 million on the reclassification of the Tropicana Las Vegas Lease to a sales type lease in connection with a lease reconsideration event which occurred during the period (See Note 1 for further details). The three months ended September 30, 2023 had a property transfer tax recovery of $2.2 million related to a successful appeal initiated by our tenant.
Current report
•Total operating expenses increased by $21.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. The provision for credit losses, net, increased by $23.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The provision increased due primarily from the initial establishment of reserves for the Tropicana Las Vegas Lease. General and administrative expenses increased by $2.5 million due primarily to higher stock based compensation costs, franchise taxes, and transaction costs. Additionally, land rights and ground lease expense decreased by$0.9 million due primarily to the purchase of land that was previously subject to a land lease. Finally, depreciation expense decreased by $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year due to certain assets being fully depreciated. The nine months ended September 30, 2024 also had a gain of $3.8 million on the reclassification of the Tropicana Las Vegas Lease to a sales type lease in connection with a lease reconsideration event which occurred during the period (See Note 1 for further details). The nine months ended September 30, 2023 had a property transfer tax recovery of $2.2 million related to a successful appeal initiated by our tenant.
Current report
Revenues for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Current report
•Total income from real estate increased by $25.8 million to $385.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $359.6 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The reason for the increase was primarily due to our recent acquisitions which in the aggregate increased cash rental income by $13.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Additionally, the three months ended September 30, 2024 benefited by $5.0 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year from escalations on our leases. The Company also recognized higher accretion of $1.3 million on its Investment in leases, financing receivables, favorable straight-line and deferred rent adjustments of $5.7 million and favorable variable rent of $0.3 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year.
Current report
•Total income from real estate increased by $70.6 million to $1,141.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $1,071.4 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The reason for the increase was primarily due to our recent acquisitions which in the aggregate increased cash rental income by $32.3 million for the nine months ended
Current report
September 30, 2024. Additionally, the nine months ended September 30, 2024 benefited by $14.7 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year from escalations on our leases. The Company also recognized higher accretion of $4.9 million on its Investment in leases, financing receivables and favorable straight-line rent and deferred rent adjustments of $19.8 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. Finally, the Company had unfavorable variable rent of $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the corresponding period in the prior year primarily related to the trailing 5-year reset on the Amended PENN Master Lease that occurred on November 1, 2023 which was negatively impacted by the casino closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Current report
(2) Amount includes $0.2 million of tenant improvement allowance amortization.
Current report
Gains from dispositions
Current report
Gains from dispositions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 of $3.8 million was due to the lease reconsideration event for the Tropicana Las Vegas Lease which resulted in the lease being reclassified from an operating lease to a sales type lease. See Note 1 for further discussion.
Current report
Depreciation expense decreased by $1.1 million and $1.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year due to certain assets being fully depreciated.
Current report
Property transfer tax recovery
Current report
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded a property transfer tax recovery of $2.2 million related to a successful appeal initiated by our tenant.
Current report
In August 2024, the Company issued $800 million of 5.625% Senior Notes that will mature on September 15, 2034 at an issue price equal to 99.094% of the principal amount and $400 million of 6.250% Senior Notes that will mature on September 15, 2054 at an issue price equal to 99.183% of the principal amount. The Company plans to use the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes, which may include the funding of announced transactions, development and improvement of properties, repayment of indebtedness, capital expenditures and other general business purposes.
Current report
During the three month period ended September 30, 2024, the Company redeemed its $400 million 3.350% senior unsecured notes due September 2024.
Removed paragraphs (7)
Previous report
•Total income from real estate increased by $24.0 million to $380.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $356.6 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The reason for the increase was primarily due to our recent acquisitions which in the aggregate increased cash rental income by $11.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, the three months ended June 30, 2024 benefited by $5.0 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year from escalations on our leases. The Company also recognized higher accretion of $1.2 million on its Investment in leases, financing receivables and favorable straight-line rent adjustments of $7.0 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. Finally, the Company had unfavorable variable rents of $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the corresponding period in the prior year primarily related to the trailing 5 year reset on the Amended PENN Master Lease that occurred on November 1, 2023 which was negatively impacted by the casino closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Previous report
•Total operating expenses decreased by $31.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. The provision for credit losses, net, decreased by $31.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The provision decreased due to probability weighting changes in economic forecast scenarios that we utilize from a third party to calculate our reserves and a decline in the commercial real estate price index in the second quarter of 2023 which is utilized to estimate the value of our real estate in our Investment in leases, financing receivables. Additionally, general and administrative expenses increased by $1.2 million due primarily to higher franchise taxes and stock based compensation costs. Finally, depreciation expense decreased by $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year due to certain assets being fully depreciated.
Previous report
•Total operating expenses decreased by $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. The provision for credit losses, net, decreased by $2.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024. The provision decreased due to probability weighting changes in economic forecast scenarios that we utilize from a third party to calculate our reserves. Additionally, general and administrative expenses increased by $2.6 million due primarily to higher franchise taxes, stock based compensation costs and transaction costs. Finally, depreciation expense decreased by $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year due to certain assets being fully depreciated.
Previous report
Revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Previous report
•Total income from real estate increased by $44.8 million to $756.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $711.8 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The reason for the increase was primarily due to our recent acquisitions which in the aggregate increased cash rental income by $18.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, the six months ended June 30, 2024 benefited by $9.7 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year from escalations on our leases. The Company also recognized higher accretion of $3.7 million on its Investment in leases, financing receivables and favorable straight-line rent adjustments of $14.1 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. Finally, the Company had unfavorable variable rent of $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the corresponding period in the prior year primarily related to the trailing 5 year reset on the Amended PENN Master Lease that occurred on November 1, 2023 which was negatively impacted by the casino closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Previous report
Depreciation expense decreased by $0.5 million and $0.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year due to certain assets being fully depreciated.
Previous report
The reason for the benefit during the three months ended June 30, 2024 was due to probability weighting changes from our third party forecast. The significant provision for the corresponding period in the prior year was due to a decline in the estimated real estate values underlying the Company's Investment in leases, financing receivables and, to a lesser extent, the Company's real estate loans and related loan commitment. These values are estimated based on long term projections of the Commercial Real Estate Price Index which, as of June 30, 2024, have declined relative to December 31, 2023. Commercial real estate prices are anticipated to remain at low levels for several quarters based on the third party economic forecast the Company utilizes to calculate its reserve for credit losses.
Reworded paragraphs (58)
Previous wording
GLPI is a self-administered and self-managed Pennsylvania REIT. GLPI was incorporated on February 13, 2013, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PENN Entertainment, Inc., formerly known as Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) ("PENN"). On November 1, 2013, PENN contributed to GLPI, through a series of internal corporate restructurings, substantially all of the assets and liabilities associated with PENN’s real property interests and real estate development business, as well as the assets and liabilities of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville (which are referred to as the "TRS Properties") and then spun-off GLPI to holders of PENN's common and preferred stock in a tax-free distribution (the "Spin-Off"). The assets and liabilities of GLPI were recorded at their respective historical carrying values at the time of the Spin-Off in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 505-60 -Spinoffs and Reverse Spinoffs ("ASC 505").
Current wording
GLPI is a self-administered and self-managed Pennsylvania REIT. GLPI was incorporated on February 13, 2013, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PENN Entertainment, Inc., formerly known as Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) ("PENN"). On November 1, 2013, PENN contributed to the Company, through a series of internal corporate restructurings, substantially all of the assets and liabilities associated with PENN’s real property interests and real estate development business, as well as the assets and liabilities of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville (which are referred to as the "TRS Properties") and then spun-off GLPI to holders of PENN's common and preferred stock in a tax-free distribution (the "Spin-Off"). The assets and liabilities of GLPI were recorded at their respective historical carrying values at the time of the Spin-Off in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 505-60 -Spinoffs and Reverse Spinoffs ("ASC 505").
Previous wording
During 2020, the Company and Tropicana LV, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company that at the time held the real estate of the Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Hotel Resort ("Tropicana Las Vegas"), elected to treat Tropicana LV, LLC as a TRS. In September 2022, Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) ("Bally's") acquired both the building assets from GLPI and PENN's outstanding equity interests in Tropicana Las Vegas. GLPI retained ownership of the land and entered into a ground lease with Bally's. In connection with this transaction, Tropicana LV, LLC was merged into GLP Capital. GLPI paid a special earnings and profits dividend of $0.25 per share in the first quarter of 2023 related to the sale of the building to Bally's.
Current wording
During 2020, the Company and Tropicana LV, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company that held the real estate of the former Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Hotel Resort ("Tropicana Las Vegas"), elected to treat Tropicana LV, LLC as a TRS. In September 2022, Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) ("Bally's") acquired both the building assets from GLPI and PENN's outstanding equity interests in Tropicana Las Vegas. GLPI retained ownership of the land and entered into a ground lease with Bally's. In connection with this transaction, Tropicana LV, LLC was merged into GLP Capital. GLPI paid a special earnings and profits dividend of $0.25 per share in the first quarter of 2023 related to the sale of the building assets to Bally's.
Previous wording
GLPI’s primary business consists of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements. As of June 30, 2024, GLPI’s portfolio consisted of interests in 65 gaming and related facilities, including the real property associated with 34 gaming and related facilities operated by PENN, the real property associated with 6 gaming and related facilities operated by Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars"), the real property associated with 4 gaming and related facilities operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) ("Boyd"), the real property associated with 9 gaming and related facilities operated by Bally's, the real property associated with 3 gaming and related facilities operated by Cordish, the real property associated with 4 gaming and related facilities operated by Casino Queen, 1 gaming facility under construction that upon opening is intended to be managed by a subsidiary of Hard Rock International ("Hard Rock"), 3 gaming and related facilities operated by Strategic Gaming Management, LLC ("Strategic") and 1 gaming and related facility operated by American Racing. These facilities, including our corporate headquarters building, are geographically diversified across 20 states and contain approximately 29.3 million square feet. As of June 30, 2024, the Company's properties were 100% occupied. GLPI expects to continue growing its portfolio by pursuing opportunities to acquire additional gaming facilities to lease to gaming operators under prudent terms.
Current wording
GLPI’s primary business consists of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements. As of September 30, 2024, GLPI’s portfolio consisted of interests in 66 gaming and related facilities, including the real property associated with 34 gaming and related facilities operated by PENN, the real property associated with 6 gaming and related facilities operated by Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars"), the real property associated with 4 gaming and related facilities operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) ("Boyd"), the real property associated with 9 gaming and related facilities operated by Bally's and 1 facility under development for Bally's in Chicago, Illinois, the real property associated with 3 gaming and related facilities operated by Cordish, the real property associated with 4 gaming and related facilities operated by Casino Queen, 1 gaming facility managed by a subsidiary of Hard Rock International ("Hard Rock"), 3 gaming and related facilities operated by Strategic Gaming Management, LLC ("Strategic") and 1 gaming and related facility operated by American Racing. These facilities, including our corporate headquarters building, are geographically diversified across 20 states and contain approximately 29.3 million square feet. As of September 30, 2024, the Company's properties were 100% occupied. GLPI expects to continue growing its portfolio by pursuing opportunities to acquire additional gaming facilities to lease to gaming operators under prudent terms.
Previous wording
As a result of the Spin-Off, GLPI owns substantially all of PENN’s former real property assets (as of the consummation of the Spin-Off) and leases back most of those assets to PENN for use by its subsidiaries pursuant to a unitary master lease (the initial form of such lease the "Original PENN Master Lease"). The Original PENN Master Lease was a triple-net lease, the term of which was scheduled to expire on October 31, 2033, with no purchase option, followed by three remaining 5-year renewal options (exercisable by the tenant) on the same terms and conditions extending to October 31, 2048.
Current wording
As a result of the Spin-Off, the Company owns substantially all of PENN’s former real property assets (as of the consummation of the Spin-Off) and leases back most of those assets to PENN for use by its subsidiaries pursuant to a unitary master lease (the initial form of such lease the "Original PENN Master Lease"). The Original PENN Master Lease was a triple-net lease, the term of which was scheduled to expire on October 31, 2033, with no purchase option, followed by three remaining 5-year renewal options (exercisable by the tenant) on the same terms and conditions extending to October 31, 2048.
Previous wording
Pursuant to this agreement, the Original PENN Master Lease was amended (the "Amended PENN Master Lease") to remove PENN's properties in Aurora and Joliet, Illinois; Columbus and Toledo, Ohio; and Henderson, Nevada. The properties removed from the Original PENN Master Lease were added to the PENN 2023 Master Lease. In addition, the existing leases for the Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Pennsylvania (the "Meadows Lease") and the Hollywood Casino Perryville in Maryland (the "Perryville Lease") were terminated and these properties were transferred into the PENN 2023 Master Lease. Both the Amended PENN Master Lease and the PENN 2023 Master Lease are triple-net operating leases, that became effective on January 1, 2023, the terms of which expire on October 31, 2033, with no purchase options, followed by three remaining 5-year renewal options (exercisable by the tenant) on the same terms and conditions extending to October 31, 2048.
Current wording
On October 10, 2022, the Company announced that it agreed to create a new master lease with PENN for seven of PENN's properties (the "PENN 2023 Master Lease"). The companies also agreed to a funding mechanism to support PENN's pursuit of relocation and development opportunities at several of the properties included in the PENN 2023 Master Lease. Pursuant to this agreement, the Original PENN Master Lease was amended (the "Amended PENN Master Lease") to remove PENN's properties in Aurora and Joliet, Illinois; Columbus and Toledo, Ohio; and Henderson, Nevada. The properties removed from the Original PENN Master Lease were added to the PENN 2023 Master Lease. In addition, the existing leases for the Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Pennsylvania (the "Meadows Lease") and the Hollywood Casino Perryville in Maryland (the "Perryville Lease") were terminated and these properties were transferred into the PENN 2023 Master Lease. Both the Amended PENN Master Lease and the PENN 2023 Master Lease are triple-net operating leases, that became effective on January 1, 2023, the terms of which expire on October 31, 2033, with no purchase options, followed by three remaining 5-year renewal options (exercisable by the tenant) on the same terms and conditions extending to October 31, 2048.
Previous wording
GLPI agreed to fund up to $225 million for the relocation of PENN's riverboat casino in Aurora at a 7.75% cap rate and, if requested by PENN, will fund up to $350 million for the relocation of the Hollywood Casino Joliet, as well as the construction of a hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus and the construction of a second hotel tower at the M Resort Spa Casino at then current market rates.
Current wording
The Company agreed to fund up to $225 million for the relocation of PENN's riverboat casino in Aurora at a 7.75% cap rate and, if requested by PENN, will fund up to $350 million for the relocation of the Hollywood Casino Joliet, as well as the construction of a hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus and the construction of a second hotel tower at the M Resort Spa Casino at then current market rates.
Previous wording
April 2016 commencement date of the Pinnacle Master Lease and expiring April 30, 2026), with no purchase option, followed by five 5-year renewal options (exercisable by the tenant) on the same terms and conditions. The Company also purchased the real estate assets of Plainridge Park Casino ("Plainridge Park") from PENN for $250.0 million, exclusive of transaction fees and taxes, and added this property to the Amended Pinnacle Master Lease. The Amended Pinnacle Master Lease was assumed by PENN at the consummation of the PENN-Pinnacle Merger. The Company also entered into a mortgage loan agreement with Boyd in connection with Boyd's acquisition of Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center ("Belterra Park"), whereby the Company loaned Boyd $57.7 million (the "Belterra Park Loan"). In May 2020, the Company acquired the real estate of Belterra Park in satisfaction of the Belterra Park Loan, subject to a long-term lease (the "Belterra Park Lease") with a Boyd affiliate operating the property. The Belterra Park Lease rent terms are consistent with the Boyd Master Lease. The annual rent is comprised of a fixed component, part of which is subject to an annual escalator of up to 2% if certain rent coverage ratio thresholds are met, and a component that is based on the performance of the facilities which is adjusted, subject to certain floors, every two years to an amount equal to 4% of the average annual net revenues of Belterra Park during the preceding two years in excess of a contractual baseline.
Current wording
In April 2016, the Company acquired substantially all of the real estate assets of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. ("Pinnacle") for approximately $4.8 billion. The Company originally leased these assets back to Pinnacle, under a unitary triple-net lease, the term of which expires April 30, 2031, with no purchase option, followed by four remaining 5-year renewal options (exercisable by the tenant) on the same terms and conditions (the "Pinnacle Master Lease"). On October 15, 2018, the Company completed its previously announced transactions with PENN, Pinnacle and Boyd to accommodate PENN's acquisition of the majority of Pinnacle's operations, pursuant to a definitive agreement and plan of merger between PENN and Pinnacle, dated December 17, 2017 (the "PENN-Pinnacle Merger"). Concurrent with the PENN-Pinnacle Merger, the Company amended the Pinnacle Master Lease to allow for the sale of the operating assets of Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles and Belterra Casino Resort from Pinnacle to Boyd (the "Amended Pinnacle Master Lease") and entered into a new unitary triple-net master lease agreement with Boyd (the "Boyd Master Lease") for these properties on terms similar to the Company’s Amended Pinnacle Master Lease. The Boyd Master Lease has an initial term of 10 years (from the original April 2016 commencement date of the Pinnacle Master Lease and expiring April 30, 2026), with no purchase option, followed by five 5-year renewal options (exercisable by the tenant) on the same terms and conditions. The Company also purchased the real estate assets of Plainridge Park Casino ("Plainridge Park") from PENN for $250.0 million, exclusive of transaction fees and taxes, and added this property to the Amended Pinnacle Master Lease. The Amended Pinnacle Master Lease was assumed by PENN at the consummation of the PENN-Pinnacle Merger. The Company also entered into a mortgage loan agreement with Boyd in connection with Boyd's acquisition of Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center ("Belterra Park"), whereby the Company loaned Boyd $57.7 million (the "Belterra Park Loan"). In May 2020, the Company acquired the real estate of Belterra Park in satisfaction of the Belterra Park Loan, subject to a long-term lease (the "Belterra Park Lease") with a Boyd affiliate operating the property. The Belterra Park Lease rent terms are consistent with the Boyd Master Lease. The annual rent is comprised of a fixed component, part of which is subject to an annual escalator of up to 2% if certain rent coverage ratio thresholds are met, and a component that is based on the performance of the facilities which is adjusted, subject to certain floors, every two years to an amount equal to 4% of the average annual net revenues of Belterra Park during the preceding two years in excess of a contractual baseline.
Previous wording
On October 1, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Caesars in connection with Caesars’s acquisition of Lumière Place Casino, now known as Horseshoe St. Louis, whereby the Company loaned Caesars $246.0 million (the "CZR loan"). The CZR loan bore interest at a rate equal to (i) 9.09% until October 1, 2019 and (ii) 9.27% until its maturity. On the one-year anniversary of the CZR loan, the mortgage evidenced by a deed of trust on the Horseshoe St. Louis property terminated and the loan became unsecured. On June 24, 2020, the Company received approval from the Missouri Gaming Commission to own the real estate assets of the Horseshoe St. Louis property in satisfaction of the CZR loan. On September 29, 2020, the transaction closed and the Company entered into a new single property triple net lease with an affiliate of Caesars (the "Horseshoe St. Louis Lease") the initial term of which expires on October 31, 2033, with four separate renewal options of five years each, exercisable at the tenant's option. The Horseshoe St. Louis Lease was amended on December 1, 2021 to adjust the rent terms such that the annual escalator is now fixed at 1.25% for the second through fifth lease years, increasing to 1.75% for the sixth and seventh lease years and thereafter increasing by 2.0% for the remainder of the lease.
Current wording
On October 1, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Caesars in connection with Caesars acquisition of Lumière Place Casino, now known as Horseshoe St. Louis, whereby the Company loaned Caesars $246.0 million (the "CZR loan"). The CZR loan bore interest at a rate equal to (i) 9.09% until October 1, 2019 and (ii) 9.27% until its maturity. On the one-year anniversary of the CZR loan, the mortgage evidenced by a deed of trust on the Horseshoe St. Louis property terminated and the loan became unsecured. On June 24, 2020, the Company received approval from the Missouri Gaming Commission to own the real estate assets of the Horseshoe St. Louis property in satisfaction of the CZR loan. On September 29, 2020, the transaction closed and the Company entered into a new single property triple net lease with an affiliate of Caesars (the "Horseshoe St. Louis Lease") the initial term of which expires on October 31, 2033, with four separate renewal options of five years each, exercisable at the tenant's option. The Horseshoe St. Louis Lease was amended on December 1, 2021 to adjust the rent terms such that the annual escalator is now fixed at 1.25% for the second through fifth lease years, increasing to 1.75% for the sixth and seventh lease years and thereafter increasing by 2.0% for the remainder of the lease.
Previous wording
The Company completed the acquisitions of the real estate assets of Bally's Black Hawk and Bally's Quad Cities on April 1, 2022 and Bally's Biloxi and Bally's Tiverton on January 3, 2023. The existing Bally's Master Lease was amended to add these properties with annual rent increases that are subject to the escalation clauses described above.
Current wording
The Company completed the acquisitions of the real estate assets of Bally's Black Hawk and Bally's Quad Cities on April 1, 2022 and Bally's Biloxi and Bally's Tiverton on January 3, 2023. The Bally's Master Lease was amended to add these properties with annual rent increases that are subject to the escalation clauses described above.
Previous wording
In connection with GLPI’s commitment to consummate the Bally’s Biloxi and Bally's Tiverton acquisitions, the Company also agreed to pre-fund, at Bally’s election, a deposit of up to $200.0 million, which was funded in September 2022. This amount was credited to GLPI along with a $9.0 million transaction fee payable at closing which occurred on January 3, 2023. The Company continues to have the option, subject to receipt by Bally's of required consents, to acquire the real property assets of Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort ("Bally's Lincoln") prior to December 31, 2026 for a purchase price of $735.0 million, which has been reduced from $771.0 million and additional rent of $58.8 million. See Note 16 in the Notes to the Financial Statements for other developments with Bally's.
Current wording
In connection with GLPI’s commitment to consummate the Bally’s Biloxi and Bally's Tiverton acquisitions, the Company also agreed to pre-fund, at Bally’s election, a deposit of up to $200.0 million, which was funded in September 2022. This amount was credited to the Company along with a $9.0 million transaction fee payable at closing which occurred on January 3, 2023. The Company continues to have the option, subject to receipt by Bally's of required consents, to acquire the real property assets of Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort ("Bally's Lincoln") prior to December 31, 2026 for a purchase price of $735.0 million and additional rent of $58.8 million. The Company has also been granted a call right, subject only to regulatory approval, beginning on October 1, 2026 to ensure that the Company has the opportunity to acquire the property prior to the expiration of the current option period.
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On April 16, 2020, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries closed on its previously announced transaction to acquire the real property associated with the Tropicana Las Vegas from PENN in exchange for $307.5 million of rent credits which were applied against future rent obligations due under the parties' existing leases during 2020.
Current wording
On April 16, 2020, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries closed on its previously announced transaction to acquire the real property associated with the former Tropicana Las Vegas from PENN in exchange for $307.5 million of rent credits which were applied against future rent obligations due under the parties' existing leases during 2020.
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On September 26, 2022, Bally’s acquired both GLPI’s building assets and PENN's outstanding equity interests in Tropicana Las Vegas for an aggregate cash acquisition price, net of fees and expenses, of approximately $145 million. GLPI retained ownership of the land and concurrently entered into a ground lease for an initial term of 50 years (with a maximum term of 99 years inclusive of tenant renewal options). All rent is subject to contractual escalations based on the CPI, with a 1% floor and 2% ceiling, subject to the CPI meeting a 0.5% threshold. The ground lease is supported by a Bally’s corporate guarantee and cross-defaulted with the Bally's Master Lease (the "Tropicana Las Vegas Lease").
Current wording
On September 26, 2022, Bally’s acquired both the Company’s building assets and PENN's outstanding equity interests in Tropicana Las Vegas for an aggregate cash acquisition price, net of fees and expenses, of approximately $145 million. GLPI retained ownership of the land and concurrently entered into a ground lease for an initial term of 50 years (with a maximum term of 99 years inclusive of tenant renewal options). All rent is subject to contractual escalations based on the CPI, with a 1% floor and 2% ceiling, subject to the CPI meeting a 0.5% threshold. The ground lease is supported by a Bally’s corporate guarantee and cross-defaulted with the Bally's Master Lease (the "Tropicana Las Vegas Lease").
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On May 13, 2023, the Company, Tropicana Las Vegas, Inc., a Nevada corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Bally’s, and Athletics Holdings LLC (“Athletics”), which owns the Major League Baseball team currently known as the Oakland Athletics (the “Team”), entered into a binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) setting forth the terms for developing a stadium that would serve as the home venue for the Team (the “Stadium”). The Stadium is expected to complement the potential resort redevelopment envisioned at our 35-acre property in Clark County, Nevada (the “Tropicana Site”), owned indirectly by GLPI through its indirect subsidiary, Tropicana Land LLC, a Nevada limited liability company and leased by GLPI to Bally’s pursuant to the Tropicana Las Vegas Lease. The LOI allows for Athletics to be granted fee ownership by GLPI of approximately 9 acres of the Tropicana Site for construction of the Stadium. The LOI provides that following the Stadium site transfer, there will be no reduction in the rent obligations of Bally’s on the remaining portion of the Tropicana Site or other modifications to the ground lease, and that to the extent GLPI has any consent or approval rights under the Tropicana Las Vegas Lease, such rights shall remain enforceable unless expressly modified in writing in the definitive documents. Bally's and GLPI are agreeing to provide the Stadium site transfer in exchange for the benefits that the Stadium is expected to bring to the Tropicana Site. The LOI provides that Athletics shall pay all the costs associated with the design, development, and construction of the Stadium and Bally’s shall pay all costs for the redevelopment of the casino and hotel resort amenities. GLPI is expected to commit to up to $175.0 million of funding for hard construction costs, such as demolition and site preparation and build out of minimum public spaces needed for utilization of the Stadium. The LOI provides that during the development period, rent will be due at 8.5% of what has been funded, provided that the first $15.0 million advanced for the costs of construction of the food, beverage and retail entrance plaza shall not be subject to increased rent. GLPI may have the opportunity to fund additional amounts of the construction under certain circumstances. In addition, the LOI provides that the transaction will be subject to customary approvals and other conditions, including, without limitation, approval of a master plan for the site, and certain approvals by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission.
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On May 13, 2023, the Company, Tropicana Las Vegas, Inc., a Nevada corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Bally’s, and Athletics Holdings LLC (“Athletics”), which owns the Major League Baseball team currently known as the Oakland Athletics (the “Team”), entered into a binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) setting forth the terms for developing a stadium that would serve as the home venue for the Team (the “Stadium”). The Stadium is expected to complement the potential casino resort redevelopment envisioned at our 35-acre property in Clark County, Nevada (the “Tropicana Site”), owned indirectly by GLPI through its indirect subsidiary, Tropicana Land LLC, a Nevada limited liability company and leased by the Company to Bally’s pursuant to the Tropicana Las Vegas Lease. The LOI allows for Athletics to be granted fee ownership by the Company of approximately 9 acres of the Tropicana Site for construction of the Stadium. The LOI provides that following the Stadium site transfer, there will be no reduction in the rent obligations of Bally’s on the remaining portion of the Tropicana Site or other modifications to the Tropicana Las Vegas Lease, and that to the extent the Company has any consent or approval rights under the Tropicana Las Vegas Lease, such rights shall remain enforceable unless expressly modified in writing in the definitive documents. Bally's and the Company agreed to provide the Stadium site transfer in exchange for the benefits that the Stadium is expected to bring to the Tropicana Site. The LOI provides that Athletics shall pay all the costs associated with the design, development, and construction of the Stadium and Bally’s shall pay all costs for the redevelopment of the casino and hotel resort amenities. The Company is expected to commit to up to $175.0 million of funding for hard construction costs, such as demolition and site preparation and build out of minimum public spaces needed for utilization of the Stadium. The LOI provides that during the development period, rent will be due at 8.5% of what has been funded, provided that the first $15.0 million advanced for the costs of construction of the food, beverage and retail entrance plaza shall not be subject to increased rent. The Company may have the opportunity to fund additional amounts of the construction under certain circumstances. In addition, the LOI provides that the transaction will be subject to customary approvals and other conditions, including, without limitation, approval of a master plan for the site, and certain approvals by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission.
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On November 25, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell the operations of its Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge to Casino Queen for $28.2 million (the "HCBR transaction"). The HCBR transaction closed on December 17, 2021. The Company retained ownership of all real estate assets at Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and simultaneously entered into a triple net master lease with Casino Queen, which includes the Casino Queen property in East St. Louis that was leased by the Company to Casino Queen and the Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge facility (the "Second Amended and Restated Casino Queen Master Lease"). The lease has an initial term of 15 years with four 5-year renewal options (exercisable by the tenant) on the same terms and conditions. The annual rent increases by 0.5% for the first six years. Beginning with the seventh lease year through the remainder of the lease term, if the CPI increases by at least 0.25% for any lease year then annual rent shall be increased by 1.25%, and if the CPI increase is less than 0.25% then rent will remain unchanged for such lease year. Additionally, the Company's landside development project at Casino Queen Baton Rouge was completed in late August 2023 and the rent under the Second Amended and Restated Casino Queen Master Lease was adjusted upon opening to reflect a yield of 8.25% on GLPI's project costs of $77 million. The Company then entered into an amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Casino Queen Master Lease, in connection with the acquisition of the land and certain improvements at Casino Queen Marquette for $32.72 million as of September 6, 2023 and annual rent was increased by $2.7 million for this acquisition. Additionally, the Company anticipates funding certain construction costs for an amount not to exceed $12.5 million, for a landside development project at Casino Queen Marquette. The rent will be adjusted to reflect a yield of 8.25% for the funded project costs. The Second Amended and Restated Casino Queen Master Lease was subsequently amended and restated on November 13, 2023 (the "Third Amended and Restated Casino Queen Master Lease").
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On November 25, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell the operations of its Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge to Casino Queen for $28.2 million (the "HCBR transaction"). The HCBR transaction closed on December 17, 2021. The Company retained ownership of all real estate assets at Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and simultaneously entered into a triple net master lease with Casino Queen, which includes the Casino Queen property in East St. Louis that was leased by the Company to Casino Queen and the Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge facility (the "Second Amended and Restated Casino Queen Master Lease"). The lease has an initial term of 15 years with four 5-year renewal options (exercisable by the tenant) on the same terms and conditions. The annual rent increases by 0.5% for the first six years. Beginning with the seventh lease year through the remainder of the lease term, if the CPI increases by at least 0.25% for any lease year then annual rent shall be increased by 1.25%, and if the CPI increase is less than 0.25% then rent will remain unchanged for such lease year. Additionally, the Company's landside development project at Casino Queen Baton Rouge was completed in late August 2023 and the rent under the Second Amended and Restated Casino Queen Master Lease was adjusted upon opening to reflect a yield of 8.25% on GLPI's project costs of $77 million. The Company then entered into an amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Casino Queen Master Lease, in connection with the acquisition of the land and certain improvements at Casino Queen Marquette for $32.72 million as of September 6, 2023 and annual rent was increased by $2.7 million for this acquisition. Additionally, the Company anticipates funding certain construction costs for an amount not to exceed $12.5 million, for a landside development project at Casino Queen Marquette. The rent will be adjusted to reflect a yield of 8.25% for the funded project costs. The Second Amended and Restated Casino Queen Master Lease was subsequently amended and restated on November 13, 2023 to include the real estate assets of The Belle (the "Third Amended and Restated Casino Queen Master Lease").
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On June 3, 2024, the Company announced that it has agreed to fund and oversee a landside move and hotel renovation of The Belle for Casino Queen. GLPI has committed to provide up to approximately $111 million of funding for the project (of which $7 million has been funded as of June 30, 2024), which is expected to be completed by September 2025. The casino will continue to operate for the construction period except while gaming equipment is being moved to the new facility. GLPI will own the new facility and Casino Queen will pay an incremental rental yield of 9% on the development funding beginning a year from the initial disbursement of funds, which occurred on May 30, 2024.
Current wording
On June 3, 2024, the Company announced that it has agreed to fund and oversee a landside move and hotel renovation of The Belle for Casino Queen. GLPI has committed to provide up to approximately $111 million of funding for the project (of which $15.0 million has been funded as of September 30, 2024), which is expected to be completed by September 2025. The casino will continue to operate during the construction period except while gaming equipment is being moved to the new facility. GLPI will own the new facility and Casino Queen will pay an incremental rental yield of 9% on the development funding beginning a year from the initial disbursement of funds, which occurred on May 30, 2024 and rent will be deferred until the facility is ready for its intended use.
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On August 29, 2023, the Company acquired the land associated with a casino development project in Rockford, IL, that upon opening is intended to be managed by a subsidiary of Hard Rock, from an affiliate of 815 Entertainment, LLC ("815 Entertainment") for $100.0 million. Simultaneously with the land acquisition, an affiliate of GLPI entered into a ground lease with 815 Entertainment for a 99 year term. The initial annual rent for the ground lease is $8.0 million, subject to fixed 2% annual escalation beginning with the lease's first anniversary and for the entirety of its term (the "Rockford Lease").
Current wording
On August 29, 2023, the Company acquired the land associated with a casino development project in Rockford, IL, that opened in late August 2024 and is managed by a subsidiary of Hard Rock, from an affiliate of 815 Entertainment, LLC ("815 Entertainment") for $100.0 million. Simultaneously with the land acquisition, an affiliate of GLPI entered into a ground lease with 815 Entertainment for a 99 year term. The initial annual rent for the ground lease is $8.0 million, subject to fixed 2% annual escalation beginning with the lease's first anniversary and for the entirety of its term (the "Rockford Lease").
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In addition to the Rockford Lease, the Company has also committed to providing up to $150 million of development funding via a senior secured delayed draw term loan (the "Rockford Loan"). Borrowings under the Rockford Loan will be subject to an interest rate of 10%. The Rockford Loan has a maximum outstanding period of up to 6 years (5-year initial term with a 1-year extension). The Rockford Loan is prepayable without penalty following the opening of the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, IL ("Hard Rock Casino Rockford"), which is expected in late August 2024. The Rockford Loan advances are subject to typical construction lending terms and conditions. As of June 30, 2024, $93 million was advanced and outstanding under the Rockford Loan. Additionally, the Company also received a right of first refusal on the building improvements of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford if there is a future decision to sell them once completed.
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In addition to the Rockford Lease, the Company has also committed to providing up to $150 million of development funding via a senior secured delayed draw term loan (the "Rockford Loan"). Borrowings under the Rockford Loan are subject to an interest rate of 10%. The Rockford Loan has a maximum outstanding period of up to 6 years (5-year initial term with a 1-year extension). The Rockford Loan is prepayable without penalty following the opening of the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, IL ("Hard Rock Casino Rockford"), which occurred in late August 2024. As of September 30, 2024, $150 million was advanced and outstanding under the Rockford Loan. Additionally, the Company also received a right of first refusal on the building improvements of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford if there is a future decision to sell them.
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On May 16, 2024, the Company acquired the real estate assets of Silverado Franklin Hotel & Gaming Complex ("Silverado"), the Deadwood Mountain Grand ("DMG") casino, and Baldini's Casino ("Baldini's") for $105 million, plus an additional $5 million that was funded at closing for reimbursement for capital improvements. Simultaneous with the acquisition, GLPI and affiliates of Strategic entered into two cross-defaulted triple-net lease agreements, each for an initial 25-year term with two ten-year renewal periods. The initial aggregate annual cash rent for the new leases is $9.2 million and is subject to a fixed 2.0% annual escalation beginning in year three of the lease and a CPI-based annual escalation beginning in year 11 of the lease, at the greater of 2% or CPI capped at 2.5% (the "Strategic Gaming Leases").
Current wording
On May 16, 2024, the Company acquired the real estate assets of Silverado Franklin Hotel & Gaming Complex ("Silverado"), the Deadwood Mountain Grand ("DMG") casino, and Baldini's Casino ("Baldini's") from Strategic for $105 million, plus an additional $5 million that was funded at closing for reimbursement for capital improvements. Simultaneous with the acquisition, GLPI and affiliates of Strategic entered into two cross-defaulted triple-net lease agreements, each for an initial 25-year term with two ten-year renewal periods. The initial aggregate annual cash rent for the new leases is $9.2 million and is subject to a fixed 2.0% annual escalation beginning in year three of the lease and a CPI-based annual escalation beginning in year 11 of the lease, at the greater of 2% or CPI capped at 2.5% (the "Strategic Gaming Leases").
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We reported total revenues and income from operations of $380.6 million and $293.4 million, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $356.6 million and $238.3 million, respectively, for the corresponding period in the prior year. We reported total revenues and income from operations of $756.6 million and $551.0 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $711.8 million and $505.1 million, respectively, for the corresponding period in the prior year.
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We reported total revenues and income from operations of $385.3 million and $271.4 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $359.6 million and $268.3 million, respectively, for the corresponding period in the prior year. We reported total revenues and income from operations of $1,141.9 million and $822.5 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $1,071.4 million and $773.4 million, respectively, for the corresponding period in the prior year.
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The major factors affecting our results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, were as follows:
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The major factors affecting our results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, were as follows:
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•Total income from real estate increased by $24.0 million to $380.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $356.6 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The reason for the increase was primarily due to our recent acquisitions which in the aggregate increased cash rental income by $11.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, the three months ended June 30, 2024 benefited by $5.0 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year from escalations on our leases. The Company also recognized higher accretion of $1.2 million on its Investment in leases, financing receivables and favorable straight-line rent adjustments of $7.0 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. Finally, the Company had unfavorable variable rent of $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the corresponding period in the prior year.
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•Total income from real estate increased by $25.8 million to $385.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $359.6 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The reason for the increase was primarily due to our recent acquisitions which in the aggregate increased cash rental income by $13.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Additionally, the three months ended September 30, 2024 benefited by $5.0 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year from escalations on our leases. The Company also recognized higher accretion of $1.3 million on its Investment in leases, financing receivables and favorable straight-line rent adjustments of $5.7 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. Finally, the Company had favorable variable rents of $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the corresponding period in the prior year.
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•Total income from real estate increased by $44.8 million to $756.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. The reason for the increase was due to our recent acquisitions which in the aggregate increased cash rental income by $18.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, the six months ended June 30, 2024 benefited by $9.7 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year from escalations on our leases. The Company also recognized higher accretion of $3.7 million on its Investments in leases, financing receivables and favorable straight-line rent adjustments of $14.1 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. Finally, the Company had unfavorable variable rent of $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the corresponding period in the prior year primarily related to the trailing 5 year reset on the Amended PENN Master Lease that occurred on November 1, 2023 which was negatively impacted by the casino closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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•Total income from real estate increased by $70.6 million to $1,141.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. The reason for the increase was due to our recent acquisitions which in the aggregate increased cash rental income by $32.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Additionally, the nine months ended September 30, 2024 benefited by $14.7 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year from escalations on our leases. The Company also recognized higher accretion of $4.9 million on its Investments in leases, financing receivables and favorable straight-line rent adjustments of $19.8 million compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. Finally, the Company had unfavorable variable rent of $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the corresponding period in the prior year primarily related to the trailing 5-year reset on the Amended PENN Master Lease that occurred on November 1, 2023 which was negatively impacted by the casino closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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•Other expenses increased by $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to higher interest expense of $7.3 million associated with the Company's increased borrowings to fund our recent acquisitions. These items were partially offset by higher interest income of $6.8 million as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year because of higher variable market interest rates earned on our cash balances.
Current wording
•Other expenses increased by $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to higher interest expense of $15.9 million associated with the Company's increased borrowings to fund our recent acquisitions. These items were partially offset by higher interest income of $13.6 million as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year because of higher average interest earning balances and higher rates earned on these balances during the current year.
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•Other expenses increased by $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to higher interest expense of $12.6 million associated with the Company's increased borrowings to fund our recent acquisitions. These items were partially offset by higher interest income of $11.8 million as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year because of higher variable market interest rate earned on our cash balances. The six months ended June 30, 2023 also included debt extinguishment charges of $0.6 million.
Current wording
•Other expenses increased by $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to higher interest expense of $28.5 million associated with the Company's increased borrowings to fund our recent acquisitions. These items were partially offset by higher interest income of $25.4 million as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year because of higher average interest earning balances and higher rates earned on these balances during the current year. The nine months ended September 30, 2023 also included debt extinguishment charges of $0.6 million.
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•Net income increased by $54.3 million and $45.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year, primarily due to the variances explained above.
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•Net income increased by $0.8 million and $45.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year, primarily due to the variances explained above.
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We make certain judgments and use certain estimates and assumptions when applying accounting principles in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. The nature of the estimates and assumptions are material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment necessary to account for highly uncertain factors or the susceptibility of such factors to change. We have identified the accounting for leases, investment in leases, financing receivables, net, allowance for credit losses, income taxes, and real estate investments as critical accounting estimates, as they are the most important to our financial statement presentation and require difficult, subjective and complex judgments.
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We make certain judgments and use certain estimates and assumptions when applying accounting principles in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. The nature of the estimates and assumptions are material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment necessary to account for highly uncertain factors or the susceptibility of such factors to change. We have identified the accounting for leases, investment in leases, net, allowance for credit losses, income taxes, and real estate investments as critical accounting estimates, as they are the most important to our financial statement presentation and require difficult, subjective and complex judgments.
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For further information on our critical accounting estimates, see Item 7. "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the Notes to our audited consolidated financial statements included in our most recent Annual Report. There has been no material change to these estimates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
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For further information on our critical accounting estimates, see Item 7. "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the Notes to our audited consolidated financial statements included in our most recent Annual Report. There has been no material change to these estimates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
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•The risks related to economic conditions, including stress in the banking sector, high inflation levels (that have been negatively impacted by the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine as well as conflicts in the Middle East) and the effect of such conditions on consumer spending for leisure and gaming activities, which may negatively impact our gaming tenants and operators and the variable rent and certain annual rent escalators we receive from our tenants as outlined in the long-term triple-net leases with these tenants.
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•Risks related to economic conditions, including stress in the banking sector, high inflation levels (that have been negatively impacted by the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine as well as conflicts in the Middle East) and the effect of such conditions on consumer spending for leisure and gaming activities, which may negatively impact our gaming tenants and operators and the variable rent and certain annual rent escalators we receive from our tenants as outlined in the long-term triple-net leases with these tenants.
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•The ability to refinance our significant levels of debt at attractive terms and obtain favorable funding in connection with future business opportunities.
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•The ability to service or refinance our significant levels of debt at attractive terms and obtain favorable funding in connection with future business opportunities.
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The consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are summarized below:
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The consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are summarized below:
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FFO, AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures that are considered supplemental measures for the real estate industry and a supplement to GAAP measures. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding (gains) or losses from dispositions of property, net of tax and real estate depreciation. We define AFFO as FFO excluding, as applicable to the particular period, stock based compensation expense; the amortization of debt issuance costs, bond premiums and original issuance discounts; other depreciation; amortization of land rights; accretion on investment in leases, financing receivables; non-cash adjustments to financing lease liabilities; property transfer tax recoveries and impairment charges; straight-line rent adjustments; losses on debt extinguishment; and provision (benefit) for credit losses, net, reduced by capital maintenance expenditures. Finally, we define Adjusted EBITDA as net income excluding, as applicable to the particular period, interest, net; income tax expense; real estate depreciation; other depreciation; (gains) or losses from dispositions of property, net of tax; stock based compensation expense; straight-line rent adjustments; amortization of land rights; accretion on Investment in leases, financing receivables; non-cash adjustments to financing lease liabilities; property transfer tax recoveries and impairment charges; losses on debt extinguishment; and provision (benefit) for credit losses, net.
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FFO, AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures that are considered supplemental measures for the real estate industry and a supplement to GAAP measures. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding (gains) or losses from dispositions of property, net of tax and real estate depreciation. We define AFFO as FFO excluding, as applicable to the particular period, stock based compensation expense; the amortization of debt issuance costs, bond premiums and original issuance discounts; other depreciation; amortization of land rights; accretion on investment in leases, financing receivables; non-cash adjustments to financing lease liabilities; property transfer tax recoveries and impairment charges; straight-line rent and deferred rent adjustments; losses on debt extinguishment; capitalized interest; and provision (benefit) for credit losses, net, reduced by capital maintenance expenditures. Finally, we define Adjusted EBITDA as net income excluding, as applicable to the particular period, interest, net; income tax expense; real estate depreciation; other depreciation; (gains) or losses from dispositions of property, net of tax; stock based compensation expense; straight-line rent and deferred rent adjustments; amortization of land rights; accretion on Investment in leases, financing receivables; non-cash adjustments to financing lease liabilities; property transfer tax recoveries and impairment charges; losses on debt extinguishment; and provision (benefit) for credit losses, net.
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The reconciliation of the Company’s net income per GAAP to FFO, AFFO, and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:
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The reconciliation of the Company’s net income per GAAP to FFO, AFFO, and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:
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(1) Current year amount includes $0.1 million for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, of tenant improvement allowance amortization.
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(1) Current year amount includes $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, of tenant improvement allowance amortization.
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Net income, FFO, AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA were $214.4 million, $279.2 million, $264.4 million, and $340.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. This compares to net income, FFO, AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA of $160.1 million, $225.4 million, $250.4 million and $325.5 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The increase in net income of $54.3 million was primarily attributable to decreased operating expenses of $31.1 million (which was driven by the decrease in provision for credit losses of $31.8 million) and an increase in total revenues of $24.0 million partially offset by higher other expenses of $0.5 million.
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Net income, FFO, AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA were $190.1 million, $250.6 million, $268.2 million, and $346.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. This compares to net income, FFO, AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA of $189.3 million, $254.4 million, $251.2 million and $327.1 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The increase in net income of $0.8 million was primarily attributable to an increase in total revenues of $25.8 million, partially offset by increased operating expenses of $22.6 million (which was driven by the increase in provision for credit losses of $26.1 million) and higher other expenses of $2.3 million.
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Net income, FFO, AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA were $393.9 million, $523.6 million, $523.0 million, and $673.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. This compares to net income, FFO, AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA of $348.8 million, $479.1 million, $499.1 million and $648.6 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The increase in net income of $45.1 million was primarily attributable to an increase in total revenues of $44.8 million.
Current wording
Net income, FFO, AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA were $584.0 million, $774.2 million, $791.2 million, and $1,020.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. This compares to net income, FFO, AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA of $538.1 million, $733.6 million, $750.2 million and $975.7 million for the corresponding period in the prior year. The increase in net income of $45.9 million was primarily attributable to an increase in total revenues of $70.6 million, partially offset by higher operating expenses of $21.5 million (which was a result of an increase in provision for credit losses of $23.2 million) and higher other expenses of $2.6 million.
Previous wording
The increases in FFO for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2024 were due to the items described above, excluding gains from dispositions of property and real estate depreciation. The increases in AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA were due to the items described above, as well as the adjustments mentioned in the tables above.
Current wording
The increases in FFO for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were due to the items described above, excluding gains from dispositions of property and real estate depreciation. The increases in AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA were due to the items described above, as well as the adjustments mentioned in the tables above.
Previous wording
Details of the Company's income from real estate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was as follows (in thousands)
Current wording
Details of the Company's income from real estate for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was as follows (in thousands):
Previous wording
(1) Current year amount includes $0.1 million of tenant improvement allowance amortization.
Current wording
(1) Amount includes $0.1 million of tenant improvement allowance amortization.
Previous wording
Operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Current wording
Operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
Previous wording
Land rights and ground lease expense includes the amortization of land rights and rent expense related to the Company's long-term ground leases. Land rights and ground lease expense was relatively consistent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year as illustrated in the table above.
Current wording
Land rights and ground lease expense includes the amortization of land rights and rent expense related to the Company's long-term ground leases. The land rights and ground lease expense declines for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year was primarily due to the acquisition of certain land that was previously subject to ground leases.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
On October 10, 2022, the Company announced that it agreed to create a new master lease with PENN for seven of PENN's properties (the "PENN 2023 Master Lease"). The companies also agreed to a funding mechanism to support PENN's pursuit of relocation and development opportunities at several of the properties included in the PENN 2023 Master Lease.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
In April 2016, the Company acquired substantially all of the real estate assets of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. ("Pinnacle") for approximately $4.8 billion. GLPI originally leased these assets back to Pinnacle, under a unitary triple-net lease, the term of which expires April 30, 2031, with no purchase option, followed by four remaining 5-year renewal options (exercisable by the tenant) on the same terms and conditions (the "Pinnacle Master Lease"). On October 15, 2018, the Company completed its previously announced transactions with PENN, Pinnacle and Boyd to accommodate PENN's acquisition of the majority of Pinnacle's operations, pursuant to a definitive agreement and plan of merger between PENN and Pinnacle, dated December 17, 2017 (the "PENN-Pinnacle Merger"). Concurrent with the PENN-Pinnacle Merger, the Company amended the Pinnacle Master Lease to allow for the sale of the operating assets of Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles and Belterra Casino Resort from Pinnacle to Boyd (the "Amended Pinnacle Master Lease") and entered into a new unitary triple-net master lease agreement with Boyd (the "Boyd Master Lease") for these properties on terms similar to the Company’s Amended Pinnacle Master Lease. The Boyd Master Lease has an initial term of 10 years (from the original
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
(1) Current year amount includes $0.1 million of tenant improvement allowance amortization.