Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported GAAP net income of $68.3 million and AFFO of $99.7 million for Q4 2025 [3][4] - AFFO per share totaled $0.49, representing a 9% increase compared to Q4 2024 [14] - The company increased its 2026 AFFO per share guidance range to $1.99-$2.04, implying a growth rate of about 7% at the midpoint and 8% at the high end [6][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company executed a differentiated investment strategy, sourcing 85% of $296 million in investments through existing relationships [5] - Same-store rent growth was 1.6%, with strong rent coverage of 3.6 times [6][8] - The portfolio ended the quarter with investments in 2,300 properties leased to over 400 tenants, maintaining a weighted average lease term of approximately 14 years [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a stabilization in competition, which is expected to lead to a slower decrease in cap rates than previously anticipated [24][32] - The average initial cash yield for investments was 7.7%, with a compelling GAAP yield of 9.1% [6][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a dominant position as a real estate capital provider to middle-market operators [4] - The focus remains on optimizing cost of capital and delivering shareholder value, with a commitment to a well-capitalized balance sheet [14][17] - The company plans to continue its investment strategy without significant changes, emphasizing relationships with existing operators [32][82] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the health of the portfolio, citing better-than-expected credit trends and a strong investment pipeline [21][22] - The company anticipates modest cap rate compression in the latter half of 2026, driven by market conditions [44][45] - Management remains cautious about the macroeconomic environment but believes the current strategy will support growth [82][84] Other Important Information - The company sold 19 properties for $48.1 million in net proceeds at a 6.9% weighted average cash yield during Q4 [9] - Tenant concentration continues to decline, with the top 10 tenants comprising only 16.5% of ABR [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in guidance range - The CFO explained that the guidance was adjusted due to better-than-expected portfolio credit trends and same-store rent growth [21][22] Question: Impact of competition stabilization - Management clarified that stabilization in competition does not imply a shift to a safer tenant base but indicates a slower decrease in cap rates [24][25] Question: Acquisition trends and drivers - Management noted that the strong start to the year in acquisitions was partly due to deal slippage from Q4 and emphasized the need for caution in interpreting early trends [30][31] Question: Portfolio credit events - Management confirmed that the only notable credit event was with American Signature, which is expected to recover within normal ranges [36][37] Question: Dividend growth expectations - The CFO indicated that while dividends are important, the decision on future increases will be made by the board, balancing current returns and retained capital [39][40] Question: Cap rate stabilization across industries - Management confirmed that cap rate stabilization is observed across all industries they invest in, with no significant deviations [32][33] Question: Future investment pipeline - Management expressed confidence in the investment pipeline, indicating that the opportunity set is not a constraint for future growth [96][97]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported GAAP net income of $68.3 million and AFFO of $99.7 million for Q4 2025, with AFFO per share totaling $0.49, representing a 9% increase compared to Q4 2024 [2][12][13] - The company increased its 2026 AFFO per share guidance range to $1.99-$2.04, implying a growth rate of about 7% at the midpoint and 8% at the high end [4][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company executed $296 million in investments during Q4 2025, with an average initial cash yield of 7.7% and a GAAP yield of 9.1% [3][10] - Same-store rent growth was reported at 1.6%, with a robust rent coverage of 3.6 times [4][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended the quarter with investments in 2,300 properties leased to over 400 tenants, maintaining a weighted average lease term of approximately 14 years [5] - Tenant concentration declined, with the top 10 tenants comprising only 16.5% of ABR, and the top 20 representing 27.1% of ABR [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on its differentiated investment strategy, sourcing 85% of its investments through existing relationships while adding new operator relationships [3][4] - The company expects modest cap rate compression in the latter half of 2026, with competition stabilizing based on current visibility [5][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the health of the portfolio, noting better-than-expected credit trends and a strong investment pipeline [4][20] - The company remains committed to maintaining a well-capitalized balance sheet with low leverage and significant liquidity to support future growth [15][19] Other Important Information - The company declared a cash dividend of $0.31 in Q4 2025, resulting in an AFFO payout ratio of 63% [13] - The company sold 19 properties for $48.1 million in net proceeds at a 6.9% weighted average cash yield during Q4 [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in Guidance Range - The CFO explained that the guidance range was adjusted due to better-than-expected portfolio credit trends and same-store rent growth [19][20] Question: Impact of Stabilizing Competition - Management clarified that stabilization in competition has led to a slower decrease in cap rates, which is beneficial for earnings but does not change their investment strategy [22][23] Question: Acquisition Trends - Management noted that the strong start to the year in acquisitions was partly due to deal slippage from Q4, and they remain cautious about reading too much into early-year performance [28][29] Question: Tenant Credit Events - Management confirmed that the only notable credit event was with American Signature, which is expected to recover within normal ranges [35][36] Question: Dividend Growth Expectations - The CFO indicated that while the dividend is expected to grow, the decision will ultimately be made by the board, balancing current returns and retained capital [37][38] Question: Cap Rate Stabilization Across Industries - Management confirmed that cap rate stabilization is observed across all industries they invest in, with no significant deviations [30][31] Question: Future Investment Pipeline - Management expressed confidence in the investment pipeline, indicating that their desire to create shareholder growth drives their investment volume rather than the opportunity set [90]