NetSTREIT(NTST) - 2025 Q4 - Annual Report

Property Portfolio and Acquisitions - As of December 31, 2025, the company owned or had investments in 761 properties, generating an annualized base rent (ABR) of $198.3 million, with a portfolio occupancy rate of 99.9% and a weighted average remaining lease term (WALT) of 10.1 years[16]. - The company acquired 140 properties for a total purchase price of $603.0 million, with a WALT of approximately 13.9 years, and sold 78 properties for a total sales price of $169.1 million, recognizing a net gain of $7.7 million[19]. - The average purchase price of properties in the portfolio as of December 31, 2025, was $3.7 million, with an ABR per property of approximately $275,000[22]. - The company disposed of 78 properties in 2025 to improve portfolio performance by diversifying tenant concentration and enhancing key metrics[30]. - The company targets properties with a purchase price between $1 million and $10 million, focusing on a market segment that is undercapitalized[22]. - The company acquired 140 single-tenant retail net lease properties for a total purchase price of $603.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2025[163]. - As of December 31, 2025, the company's portfolio consisted of 761 properties across 45 states, with a total of 13.7 million square feet and a 99.9% occupancy rate[163]. - The portfolio generated an Annualized Base Rent (ABR) of $198.3 million as of December 31, 2025[164]. - Approximately 44% of the tenants in the portfolio are investment grade, with an additional 14% classified as investment grade profile tenants by ABR[164]. - The top 10 largest tenants represent 34.5% of the total ABR, with no single tenant exceeding 5.0% of the portfolio by ABR[164]. - 87.1% of the ABR comes from necessity, service-oriented, and discount industries, indicating a focus on defensive retail sectors[166]. Financial Performance - Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased by $32.2 million to $195.0 million, primarily due to an increase in operating leases and properties securing mortgage loans[197]. - The company recognized a net income of $6.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $12.0 million in 2024[196]. - Net income increased by $18.9 million to $6.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, attributed to higher rental revenues and reduced provisions for impairment[203]. - The company declared a total dividend of $0.850 per share for the year ended December 31, 2025, totaling $70,230,000[176]. - The company reported a decrease in payments of common stock dividends by $6.8 million, indicating a potential strategy to retain more cash[215]. Debt and Financing - As of December 31, 2025, the company had $200.0 million outstanding under the 2031 Term Loan and $250.0 million under the 2032 Term Loan, among other debt obligations[31]. - The company had total debt of $1.1 billion, including various term loans totaling $1.1 billion[95]. - The company currently hedges a portion of its interest rate volatility through interest rate swaps, but these arrangements may not effectively reduce exposure to interest rate changes[96]. - The company expects to fund its long-term capital needs through cash from operations, borrowings, and equity issuances[207]. - The company’s operational flexibility may be reduced due to its level of indebtedness and the limitations imposed by its debt agreements[95]. - The company may need to rely on third-party sources for capital, which could be unavailable on favorable terms, affecting its ability to capitalize on investment opportunities[94]. Risks and Challenges - The company faces competition in the commercial real estate market from various investors, which may increase acquisition costs and reduce suitable investment opportunities[48]. - The company is subject to risks related to commercial real estate ownership, including tenant defaults and changes in local real estate conditions[55]. - Global economic conditions, including fluctuating interest rates and inflation, could adversely impact the company's ability to acquire properties[54]. - The company faces challenges in executing acquisition strategies due to increased costs from fluctuating interest and inflation rates, which have reduced the ability to acquire properties at historical rates[56]. - The company may face difficulties in renewing leases or leasing vacant space, which could result in significant capital expenditures and loss of rental income[68]. - Tenant bankruptcies, such as Big Lots in 2024, could lead to lease terminations and material losses for the company[59]. - Environmental laws impose potential liabilities for hazardous substances, which could significantly affect the company's financial condition[36]. - The presence of environmental contamination could require costly remediation efforts, impacting the company's investment[40]. - Risks related to construction delays and cost overruns could adversely affect the financial condition of the company if development projects are not completed on time[57]. - Natural disasters and severe weather could result in substantial damage to properties, adversely affecting financial condition[87]. - Potential litigation could result in significant expenses and judgments, impacting financial stability[90]. Compliance and Regulatory - The company qualifies as a REIT and must distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to stockholders annually[34]. - The company is required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income annually to maintain its REIT status, which may limit its ability to fund future capital needs[94]. - If the company fails to qualify as a REIT, it would face serious tax consequences, reducing funds available for distribution and adversely affecting the market price of its common stock[101]. - The company must ensure that at least 75% of its assets consist of cash, government securities, and qualified REIT real estate assets to maintain REIT status, which may require liquidating attractive investments[114]. - Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act may require property modifications, potentially incurring additional costs[44]. - The company is subject to various state, local, or foreign tax filing obligations, which may differ from U.S. federal income tax treatment[125]. Cybersecurity and Internal Controls - The company experienced a loss of $2.8 million due to a fraudulent transfer incident, highlighting the need for improved internal controls[150]. - The company has implemented various cybersecurity measures to manage risks associated with its information systems and data[152]. - The board of directors' audit committee oversees the company's cybersecurity risk management processes, receiving quarterly reports on significant threats[162]. - Cybersecurity incidents, including a recent email compromise leading to fraudulent transfers, could materially affect operations and financial reporting[77]. - Reliance on third parties for data processing introduces cybersecurity risks that could harm business operations[79]. Employee and Management - The company had 29 full-time employees as of December 31, 2025, focusing on essential business activities[50]. - The company is committed to employee wellness, offering competitive healthcare and paid time off[52]. - Dependence on key management personnel poses risks to business performance and investment opportunities[76]. Market and Economic Conditions - The company has substantial geographic market concentrations, with 49.5% of its portfolio located in the South and 28.0% in the Midwest, making it vulnerable to adverse developments in these regions[65]. - The company’s real estate investments are relatively illiquid, limiting its ability to respond to adverse changes in property performance[73]. - Future changes to U.S. federal income tax laws or regulations could adversely affect the company's business and financial results[121]. - Foreign investors may be subject to a 30% U.S. federal withholding tax on distributions, unless reduced by an applicable income tax treaty[123].