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Finance Receivables
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Receivables [Abstract]  
Finance Receivables Finance Receivables
Assets representing rights to receive money on demand or at fixed or determinable dates are referred to as finance receivables. Our finance receivables portfolio consists of our Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable (net of allowance for credit losses). Operating leases are not included in finance receivables. See Note 2 and Note 5 for information on ROU operating lease assets recognized in our consolidated balance sheets.

Finance Receivables

Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Maturity DateDecember 31,
20252024
Sale-leaseback transactions accounted for as loans receivable (a)
2038 – 2057$857,931 $451,813 
Net investments in direct financing leases (b)
2026 – 2036267,530 277,698 
Secured loans receivable (c)
202635,783 31,857 
Net investments in sales-type leases (c)
205710,642 36,891 
$1,171,886 $798,259 
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(a)These investments are accounted for as loans receivable in accordance with ASC 310, Receivables and ASC 842, Leases. Maturity dates reflect the current lease maturity dates. Amounts are net of allowance for credit losses of $35.3 million and $14.3 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(b)Amounts are net of allowance for credit losses, as disclosed below under Net Investments in Direct Financing Leases.
(c)These investments are assessed for credit loss allowances but no such allowances were recorded as of December 31, 2025 or 2024.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the U.S. dollar weakened against the euro, resulting in a $40.6 million increase in the carrying value of Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

Income from finance leases and loans receivable is summarized as follows (in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Sale-leaseback transactions accounted for as loans receivable$56,419 $22,754 $14,715 
Net investments in direct financing leases30,447 34,375 49,950 
Secured loans receivable2,580 2,853 4,399 
Net investments in sales-type leases1,502 13,280 38,109 
$90,948 $73,262 $107,173 

Loans Receivable

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we entered into the following sale-leasebacks, which were deemed to be loans receivable in accordance with ASC 310, Receivables and ASC 842, Leases (dollars in thousands):
Property Location(s)Number of PropertiesDate of AcquisitionProperty TypeTotal Investment
Blytheville, Arkansas (a)
13/27/2025Industrial$91,910 
McDonald, Tennessee16/27/2025Industrial166,060 
Various, United Kingdom (3 properties), Czech Republic (2 properties), and Slovakia (1 property) (b)
67/3/2025Industrial103,380 
Delphos, Ohio (c)
110/24/2025Industrial8,693 
9$370,043 
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(a)In connection with this acquisition, we capitalized (i) land lease right-of-use assets totaling $1.5 million, which are included within In-place lease intangible assets and other on our consolidated balance sheets, and (ii) operating lease liabilities totaling $1.5 million, which are included within Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
(b)Amount reflects the applicable exchange rate on the date of transaction.
(c)In connection with this acquisition, we committed to fund (i) an expansion at this facility for $2.0 million and (ii) a build-to-suit project for a new industrial facility for $36.0 million, both of which are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we entered into three sale-leasebacks, which were deemed to be loans receivable, at a total cost of $238.6 million.

During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we recorded an allowance for credit losses of $21.0 million, $13.5 million, and $0.8 million, respectively, on our sale-leaseback transactions accounted for as loans receivables due to changes in economic conditions.
On May 22, 2025, we committed to fund two construction projects totaling approximately $120.3 million on a consolidated basis (of which our proportionate share is approximately $108.3 million), for concert venues located in Austin, Texas, and Portland, Oregon, which we expect to be completed in 2026 and 2027, respectively. We own a 90% controlling interest in both investments, which we consolidate. In connection with these projects, and in accordance with ASC 310, Receivables and ASC 842, Leases, during the year ended December 31, 2025 we capitalized land and buildings totaling $33.8 million, which is recorded in Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable in our consolidated financial statements. Our joint-venture partner contributed $12.6 million to the projects during the year ended December 31, 2025, including a non-cash contribution of land for $3.9 million during the second quarter of 2025, which is reflected in Noncontrolling interests in our consolidated financial statements.

At December 31, 2025, the following construction loans are accounted for as secured loan receivables for accounting purposes in accordance with the acquisition, development and construction arrangement sub-section of ASC 310, Receivables (in thousands):
Location/DescriptionFunded Year to Date
Loan Maturity Date (a)
Total Funded as of December 31,
20252024
Las Vegas, Nevada (retail)$1,556 Dec. 2026$18,367 $16,811 
Las Vegas, Nevada (mixed use)2,371 Nov. 202617,417 15,046 
$3,927 $35,784 $31,857 
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(a)The borrowers for these construction loans retain certain loan maturity extension options.

In June 2024, in connection with a property disposition, we provided financing to the buyer of $15.0 million with an interest rate of 15.0%. In September 2024, this secured loan receivable was repaid to us for $15.0 million.

In March 2024, a secured loan receivable was repaid to us for $24.0 million. In connection with this repayment, we recorded a release of allowance for credit losses of $2.1 million since the loan principal was fully repaid. In addition, we collected $1.4 million of unpaid interest related to a prior year upon repayment of this secured loan receivable, which was included in Income from finance leases and loans receivable on the consolidated statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2025.

In August 2023, one of our secured loans receivable was repaid to us for $28.0 million. In connection with this repayment, we received an $0.6 million prepayment penalty from the borrower, which was included in Income from finance leases and loans receivable in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Net Investments in Direct Financing Leases

Net investments in direct financing leases is summarized as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Lease payments receivable$146,467 $178,639 
Unguaranteed residual value244,928 273,502 
391,395 452,141 
Less: unearned income(120,120)(150,383)
Less: allowance for credit losses (a)
(3,745)(24,060)
$267,530 $277,698 
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(a)During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we recorded a net allowance for credit losses of $2.3 million, $16.2 million, and $28.2 million, respectively, on our net investments in direct financing leases due to changes in expected economic conditions, which was included within Other gains and (losses) in our consolidated statements of income. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2025, we reduced the allowance for credit losses balance by $22.7 million, in connection with the reclassification of certain properties from Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable to Land, buildings and improvements — net lease and other, as described below.
2025 During the year ended December 31, 2025, we reclassified three properties with a carrying value of $15.0 million from Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable to Land, buildings and improvements — net lease and other in connection with changes in lease classifications due to extensions of the underlying leases (Note 5).

Net Investments in Sales-Type Leases

On February 28, 2023, the tenant occupying our portfolio of 78 net-lease self-storage properties located in the United States provided notice of its intention to exercise its option to repurchase the properties. In accordance with ASC 842, Leases, we reclassified these net-lease assets to net investments in sales-type leases totaling $451.4 million on our consolidated balance sheets within Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable (based on the present value of remaining rents and estimated purchase price, using the CPI rates as of the exercise notice date), since the tenant provided notice of its intention to exercise its purchase option. We recognized an aggregate Gain on sale of real estate, net, of $176.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2023 related to this transaction. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we completed the sale of this portfolio (Note 16).

On October 16, 2023, the tenant occupying an industrial/office facility located in Nagold, Germany, provided notice of its intention to exercise its option to repurchase the property. In accordance with ASC 842, Leases, we reclassified this net-lease asset to net investments in sales-type leases totaling $20.6 million on our consolidated balance sheets (based on the estimated purchase price and the foreign currency exchange rate of the euro on the date of notice), since the tenant provided notice of its intention to exercise its purchase option. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we completed the sale of this property. As a result, the carrying value of Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable decreased by $18.7 million from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025 (Note 16). No gain or loss on sale of real estate was recognized related to this transaction.

On October 31, 2023, we entered into an agreement to sell our portfolio of 70 office properties located in Spain to the tenant occupying the properties. In accordance with ASC 842, Leases, we reclassified these net-lease assets to net investments in sales-type leases totaling $348.6 million on our consolidated balance sheets within Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable (based on the estimated purchase price and the foreign currency exchange rate of the euro on the agreement date), since this agreement resulted in a lease modification. We recognized an aggregate Gain on sale of real estate, net, of $59.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2023 related to this transaction. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we completed the sale of this portfolio (Note 16).

On July 10, 2024, we entered into an agreement to sell two properties located in the Netherlands to the tenant occupying the properties. In accordance with ASC 842, Leases, we reclassified these net-lease assets to net investments in sales-type leases totaling $17.3 million on our consolidated balance sheets (based on the estimated purchase price and the foreign currency exchange rate of the euro on the agreement date), since this agreement resulted in a lease modification. We recognized an aggregate Gain on sale of real estate, net, of $6.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 related to this transaction. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we completed the sale of these properties. As a result, the carrying value of Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable decreased by $16.6 million from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025 (Note 16).

On May 21, 2025, we entered into an agreement to sell our portfolio of 26 funeral homes located in Spain to the tenant occupying the properties. In accordance with ASC 842, Leases, we reclassified these net-lease assets to net investments in sales-type leases totaling $162.0 million on our consolidated balance sheets (based on the estimated purchase price and the foreign currency exchange rate of the euro on the agreement date), since this agreement resulted in a lease modification. In connection with this transaction, we reclassified the following amounts to Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable: (i) $129.7 million from Land, buildings and improvements — net lease and other, (ii) $20.3 million from In-place lease intangible assets and other, and (iii) $11.0 million from Accumulated depreciation and amortization. We recognized an aggregate Gain on sale of real estate, net, of $19.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2025 related to this transaction, reflecting balances of $0.5 million within Deferred income taxes and $4.5 million within Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities for this investment. This portfolio was sold in June 2025. As a result, the carrying value of Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable decreased by $162.0 million.
On June 18, 2025, we entered into an agreement to sell a property located in Windsor, Connecticut, to the tenant occupying the property, and due diligence for the sale was completed on July 16, 2025. In accordance with ASC 842, Leases, we reclassified this net-lease asset to net investments in sales-type leases for $6.5 million on our consolidated balance sheets, since this agreement resulted in a lease modification. In connection with this transaction, we reclassified the following amounts to Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable: (i) $4.4 million from Land, buildings and improvements — net lease and other, (ii) $0.2 million from Other assets, net, and (iii) $0.9 million from Accumulated depreciation and amortization. We recognized an aggregate Gain on sale of real estate, net, of $2.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2025 related to this transaction. This property was sold in July 2025. As a result, the carrying value of Net investments in finance leases and loans receivable decreased by $6.5 million.

Prior to the reclassifications of certain properties to net investments in sales-type leases, earnings from such investments were recognized in Lease revenues in the consolidated financial statements.

Net investments in sales-type leases is summarized as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Lease payments receivable$38,306 $36,938 
Unguaranteed residual value10,500 — 
48,806 36,938 
Less: unearned income(38,164)(47)
$10,642 $36,891 

Scheduled Future Lease Payments to be Received

Scheduled future lease payments to be received (exclusive of expenses paid by tenants, percentage of sales rents, and future CPI-based adjustments) under non-cancelable direct financing leases and sales-type leases at December 31, 2025 are as follows (in thousands):
Years Ending December 31, Total
2026$32,658 
202731,443 
202823,800 
202921,284 
203019,552 
Thereafter56,036 
Total$184,773 

See Note 5 for scheduled future lease payments to be received under non-cancelable operating leases.

Credit Quality of Finance Receivables
 
We generally invest in facilities that we believe are critical to a tenant’s business and therefore have a lower risk of tenant default. At both December 31, 2025 and 2024, no material balances of our finance receivables were past due. Other than the lease extensions noted above under Net Investments in Direct Financing Leases, there were no material modifications of finance receivables during the year ended December 31, 2025.

We evaluate the credit quality of our finance receivables utilizing an internal five-point credit rating scale, with one representing the highest credit quality and five representing the lowest. A credit quality of one through three indicates a range of investment grade to stable. A credit quality of four through five indicates a range of inclusion on the watch list to risk of default. The credit quality evaluation of our finance receivables is updated quarterly.
A summary of our finance receivables by internal credit quality rating, excluding our allowance for credit losses, is as follows (dollars in thousands):
Number of Tenants / Obligors at December 31,Carrying Value at December 31,
Internal Credit Quality Indicator2025202420252024
1 – 31718$762,969 $575,361 
497448,007 254,864 
51— 6,411 
$1,210,976 $836,636