We own interests in certain unconsolidated real estate investments with third parties and in CESH. We account for our interests in these investments under the equity method of accounting (i.e., at cost, increased or decreased by our share of earnings or losses, less distributions, plus contributions and other adjustments required by equity method accounting, such as basis differences) or at fair value by electing the equity method fair value option available under GAAP.

We classify distributions received from equity method investments using the cumulative earnings approach. In general, distributions received are considered returns on the investment and classified as cash inflows from operating activities. If, however, the investor’s cumulative distributions received, less distributions received in prior periods determined to be returns of investment, exceeds cumulative equity in earnings recognized, the excess is considered a return of investment and is classified as cash inflows from investing activities.

We own equity interests in properties that are generally leased to companies through noncontrolling interests in partnerships and limited liability companies that we do not control but over which we exercise significant influence. The underlying investments are jointly owned with third parties. We account for these investments under the equity method of accounting. We account for our interest in CESH under the equity method because, as its advisor, we do not exert control over, but we do have the ability to exercise significant influence over, CESH.

The following table sets forth our ownership interests in our equity method investments and their respective carrying values (dollars in thousands):


		Carrying Value at December 31,
Lessee/Fund/Description	Ownership Interest	2025		2024
Las Vegas Retail Complex (a) (b)	47.50%	$	250,567	$	248,972
Kesko Senukai (c)	70.00%	34,732		26,773
Harmon Retail Corner (b)	15.00%	23,641		24,169
CESH (d)	2.43%	1,238		1,201
		$	310,178	$	301,115

(b)This investment is reported using the hypothetical liquidation at book value model, which may be different than pro rata ownership percentages, primarily due to the capital structure of the partnership agreement.

(d)We have elected to account for our investment in CESH at fair value by selecting the equity method fair value option available under GAAP.

We received aggregate distributions of $21.3 million, $22.1 million, and $29.1 million from our unconsolidated real estate investments for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the aggregate unamortized basis differences on our unconsolidated real estate investments were $15.1 million and $16.5 million, respectively. We received a distribution from CESH of $1.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2023. We did not receive a distribution from CESH during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

On June 10, 2021, we entered into an agreement to fund a construction loan of approximately $261.9 million (as of December 31, 2025) for a retail complex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The loan maturity date is June 30, 2026 and the borrower retains additional one-year extension options. Through December 31, 2025, we funded $250.9 million, including $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2025, $5.0 million of this construction loan was repaid to us (which is included in the aggregate distributions from our unconsolidated real estate investments described above). The outstanding principal on this loan was $245.9 million as of December 31, 2025.

On February 27, 2025, we exercised our option to purchase a 47.50% ownership interest in the partnership that owns the Las Vegas Retail Complex for $5.0 million. Effective as of that date, we began recognizing our proportionate share of revenues and expenses from this jointly owned investment.

Equity income from this investment (including interest income from the construction loan and our proportionate share of earnings from the 47.50% equity interest) was $13.3 million, $13.2 million, and $12.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, which was recognized within Earnings from equity method investments in our consolidated statements of income.

On September 1, 2024, we acquired the remaining 10% controlling interest in the Johnson Self Storage jointly owned investment for $10.5 million, bringing our ownership interest to 100%. This investment comprised nine self-storage operating properties. Following this acquisition, we consolidate the investment. Due to this change in control, we recorded a gain on change in control of interests of approximately $31.8 million during the third quarter of 2024, which was the difference between our carrying value and the fair value of our previously held equity interest on September 1, 2024 of approximately $62.9 million and approximately $94.7 million, respectively.

In addition, on September 1, 2024, we entered into net lease agreements for these nine self-storage properties previously classified as operating properties. As a result, in September 2024, we reclassified these nine self-storage properties from Equity method investments and recorded the following amounts: (i) $84.4 million to Land, buildings and improvements — net lease and other, and (ii) $20.6 million to In-place lease intangible assets and other. Effective as of that date, we began recognizing Lease revenues from these properties.