Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 22.7% growth in AFFO per common share for Q4 2025, reaching $0.54 per diluted share, and an 8.6% growth for the full year 2025 [3][11] - Total revenue for Q4 was $16.9 million, with lease income of $12.7 million and interest income from commercial loans of $4 million. For the full year, total revenue was $60.5 million [11][12] - The company ended the year with a net debt to pro forma adjusted EBITDA ratio of 6.7 times, improved from 7.4 times at the beginning of the year [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2025, the company acquired 13 properties for $100.6 million at a weighted average initial cap rate of 7.4%, and sold 9 non-core properties for $38.4 million at a weighted average exit cap rate of 7.7% [4][5] - The commercial loan portfolio grew significantly, with $177 million in originations for the year at a weighted average initial coupon of 12% [6][8] - The property portfolio consisted of 127 properties totaling 4.3 million sq ft with a 99.5% occupancy rate and a WALT of 8.4 years [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - 51% of the company's annual base rent (ABR) is now generated from investment-grade rated tenants, with Lowe's, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Walmart representing 29% of the ABR [5] - The company is targeting its commercial loan portfolio to run at approximately 20% of total undepreciated asset value, which would be around $155-$160 million based on year-end asset values [8][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to execute a strategic barbell approach to acquisitions, focusing on both investment-grade rated tenants and higher-yielding properties [4] - The board has decided to increase the quarterly common dividend by 5.3% to $0.30 per share, reflecting confidence in earnings growth and taxable income [10][19] - The company aims to maintain a 20% allocation in its loan portfolio, indicating a balanced approach to growth while ensuring core net lease properties remain the primary focus [31][49] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's outlook for 2026, citing strong investment activity and successful capital raises [10] - The initial earnings guidance for 2026 is set at $2.07-$2.11 for FFO per diluted common share, with expected investment volume of $70 million-$100 million [18] - Management noted that the revenue for 2025 included fees from managing third-party properties, which will not be a significant source of revenue in 2026 [18] Other Important Information - The company raised $50 million through a public offering of Series A preferred stock with an 8% coupon, and utilized ATM programs to raise an additional $18.3 million [9][12] - The company has no debt maturities for the next three years following the closing of a new unsecured credit facility [14][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the loan portfolio and the 20% threshold? - Management indicated that the 20% threshold is reasonable and allows for complementary investments without distracting from core operations. The current loan portfolio stands at approximately $130 million, with room for an additional $25-$30 million [21][24] Question: What is the status of reducing exposure to certain tenants like Walgreens? - Management confirmed that they are actively working on selling additional Walgreens properties and are focused on finding the right buyers [25][26] Question: How do you assess the cost of equity and capital deployment? - Management stated that they will be prudent in deploying equity capital, primarily for high-yield investments, and emphasized that the current stock price does not deter their investment strategy [33][34] Question: What are the expectations for the dividend increase? - The dividend increase is driven by earnings and taxable income growth, with a focus on maintaining a balance between payouts and retaining cash flow [39][42] Question: What is the outlook for the loan pipeline and funding? - Management expressed confidence in the loan pipeline, indicating that they expect to maintain the 20% allocation and continue to redeploy capital as loans are paid off [49]