PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- VEREIT, Inc. (NYSE: VER) ("VEREIT" or the "Company") announced today its operating results for the three months and full year ending December 31, 2017.

VEREIT is a leading, full-service real estate operating company with investment management capability that owns and actively manages a diversified portfolio of retail, restaurant, office and industrial assets. (PRNewsFoto/VEREIT, Inc.)

Prior to the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company operated through two business segments, the real estate investment segment and the investment management segment, Cole Capital.  On November 13, 2017, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement to sell substantially all of the Cole Capital segment.  Substantially all of the Cole Capital segment is presented as discontinued operations and the Company's remaining financial results are reported as a single segment for all periods presented.  The Company's continuing operations represent primarily those of the real estate investment segment.  The 2017 highlights are on a consolidated basis unless specified otherwise.

2017 Highlights

  • Net income of $32.4 million and net loss per diluted share of $(0.04), including net income of $51.5 million and a net loss per diluted share of $(0.02) for continuing operations
  • Achieved $0.74 AFFO per diluted share, including $0.70 from continuing operations
  • Completed $745.6 million of acquisitions and $574.9 million of dispositions
  • Decreased Debt from $6.4 billion to $6.1 billion; Net Debt remained at $6.1 billion, or 39.0% Net Debt to Gross Real Estate Investments
  • Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA ended at 5.7x
  • Issued $600.0 million of senior notes to repay borrowings under the $500.0 million term loan with the remaining proceeds used to pay down secured debt
  • Received Investment Grade Corporate Ratings from S&P, Moody's and Fitch remained at Investment Grade
  • Announced sale of Cole Capital, simplifying the business model

The summary below of financial results reflects continuing operations only.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results

Revenue

Revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 decreased $10.7 million to $316.6 million as compared to revenue of $327.3 million for the same quarter in 2016, primarily due to 2016 and 2017 dispositions, net of acquisitions.

Revenue for 2017 decreased $0.1 billion to $1.25 billion as compared to revenue of $1.34 billion for 2016, mostly due to 2016 and 2017 dispositions, net of acquisitions.

Net Income (Loss) and Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders per Diluted Share

Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 decreased $13.2 million to a net loss of $(2.5) million as compared to net income of $10.7 million for the same quarter in 2016, and net loss per diluted share increased $0.01 to a net loss per diluted share of $(0.02) for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, as compared to net loss per diluted share of $(0.01) for the same quarter in 2016.  The differences were primarily due to lower revenue and higher G&A, impairments and net litigation expenses partially offset by lower property operating, interest, and depreciation and amortization expenses along with a gain on the disposition of real estate in 2017 versus a loss during the same quarter in 2016.

Net income for 2017 increased $128.4 million to $51.5 million as compared to a net loss of $(76.9) million in 2016.  Net loss per diluted share decreased $0.14 to $(0.02) for 2017, as compared to a net loss per diluted share of $(0.16) for 2016.  The differences were primarily due to a larger gain on the disposition of real estate and extinguishment of debt along with the following lower expense items:  depreciation and amortization, impairments and interest expense offset by lower revenue and higher net litigation expenses.

Normalized EBITDA

Normalized EBITDA for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 decreased $10.1 million to $258.6 million as compared to Normalized EBITDA of $268.7 million for the same quarter in 2016, primarily due to 2016 and 2017 dispositions, net of acquisitions and higher G&A offset by lower net property operating expenses.

Normalized EBITDA for 2017 decreased $0.1 billion to $1.0 billion as compared to $1.1 billion in 2016, primarily due to 2016 and 2017 dispositions, net of acquisitions and higher G&A offset by lower net property operating expenses.

Funds From Operations Attributable to Common Stockholders and Limited Partners ("FFO") and FFO per Diluted Share

FFO for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 decreased $18.0 million to $164.5 million, as compared to $182.5 million for the same quarter in 2016, and FFO per diluted share decreased $0.01 to $0.17 for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, as compared to $0.18 for the same quarter in 2016. 

FFO for 2017 decreased $65.2 million to $672.2 million, as compared to $737.4 million, and FFO per diluted share for 2017 decreased $0.10 to $0.67, as compared to $0.77 for 2016.

Adjusted FFO Attributable to Common Stockholders and Limited Partners ("AFFO") and AFFO per Diluted Share

AFFO for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 decreased $3.9 million to $175.8 million, as compared to $179.7 million for the same quarter in 2016, and AFFO per diluted share remained at $0.18 for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, as compared to the same quarter in 2016. 

AFFO for 2017 decreased $20.8 million to $702.6 million, as compared to $723.4 million, and AFFO per diluted share for 2017 decreased $0.06 to $0.70, as compared to $0.76 for 2016.

Management Commentary

Glenn J. Rufrano, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We continue to execute on the targets and business objectives we have established for the Company. Over the past three years our portfolio has been built through diversification mandates, our investment-grade balance sheet remains strong and liquid with a well-staggered maturity schedule, and with the sale of Cole, our business simplified. Our management team has operating and capital allocation experience through various market cycles and we will continue to focus on our business model and objectives."

Common Stock Dividend Information

On February 21, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1375 per share for the first quarter of 2018, representing an annual distribution rate of $0.55 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 16, 2018 to common stockholders of record as of March 30, 2018.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

In August 2017, the Company issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.95% 10-year senior notes at an issue price of 99.33% of par value.  Proceeds from this offering were used to repay its $500.0 million term loan with the balance utilized to pay down secured debt. 

During the fourth quarter, the Company had net draws on its revolving line of credit of $185.0 million, leaving $2.1 billion of capacity available as of December 31, 2017 on the Company's $2.3 billion revolving line of credit.  In the fourth quarter, secured debt was reduced by $31.6 million, bringing the total reduction amount for the year to $579.9 million.

Share Repurchase Plan

In May 2017, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of shares of its outstanding common stock over the subsequent 12-month period.   During 2017, the Company repurchased 68,759 shares of its common stock at an average price of $7.50 per share.

Consolidated Financial Statistics

Financial Statistics as of the quarter ended December 31, 2017 are as follows:  Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA of 5.7x, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 3.1x, Unencumbered Gross Real Estate Investments to Total Gross Real Estate Investments ratio of 72.8%, Net Debt to Gross Real Estate Investments of 39.0% and Weighted Average Debt Term of 4.3 years.    


Real Estate Portfolio

As of December 31, 2017, the Company's portfolio consisted of 4,091 properties with total portfolio occupancy of 98.8%, investment grade tenancy of 39.6% and a weighted-average remaining lease term of 9.5 years.  During 2017, same-store rents (3,982 properties) were flat as compared to 2016.  Excluding the effects of certain early office lease renewal efforts, same store rents would have been 0.3%.

Property Acquisitions

During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company acquired 23 properties for approximately $293.5 million at an average cash cap rate of 6.8%.

During 2017, the Company acquired 91 properties for approximately $745.6 million at an average cash cap rate of 6.9%, which includes the fee interest in three properties in which we held the leasehold interest.

Property Dispositions

During the quarter ended December 31, 2017, the Company disposed of 25 properties and a land parcel owned by an unconsolidated joint venture for an aggregate sales price of $85.6 million at an average cash cap rate of 7.6%, including $24.9 million in net sales of Red Lobster restaurants.

During 2017, the Company disposed of 137 properties and a land parcel owned by an unconsolidated joint venture for an aggregate sales price of $574.9 million at an average cash cap rate of 7.1%.

2018 Guidance

The Company expects its 2018 AFFO per diluted share to be in a range between $0.70 and $0.72.  This guidance assumes dispositions totaling $300 million to $500 million at an average cash cap rate of 6.5% to 7.5% and acquisitions of $200 million to $300 million in excess of dispositions within the same cap rate range.  Acquisitions will be funded through a combination of internal equity, debt capacity within our Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA target and proceeds from the sale of Cole Capital. Guidance also assumes real estate operations with average occupancy above 98.0% and same-store rental growth in a range of 0.3% to 1.0%.  The Company also expects to target balance sheet Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA at approximately 6.0x.

Subsequent Events

Property Acquisitions

From January 1, 2018 through February 20, 2018, the Company acquired 6 properties for $66.3 million at an average cash cap rate of 6.9%.

Property Dispositions

From January 1, 2018 through February 20, 2018, the Company disposed of 7 properties for an aggregate sales price of $57.4 million at an average cash cap rate of 7.0%.

Sale of Cole Capital

On February 1, 2018, the Company closed the sale of Cole Capital ("Cole") to an affiliate of CIM Group.  In connection with the transaction, VEREIT may receive up to $200 million, comprised of approximately $120 million cash paid at closing under the purchase and sale agreement and up to $80 million in fees to be paid under a six-year services agreement based on Cole's future revenues.

Audio Webcast Details

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Following the call, a replay of the webcast will be available at the link above and archived for up to 12 months following the call.

About the Company

VEREIT is a full-service real estate operating company which owns and manages one of the largest portfolios of single-tenant commercial properties in the U.S.  The Company has a total asset book value of $14.7 billion including approximately 4,100 properties and 94.4 million square feet. VEREIT's business model provides equity capital to creditworthy corporations in return for long-term leases on their properties. VEREIT is a publicly traded Maryland corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Additional information about VEREIT can be found on its website at www.VEREIT.com and through social media platforms such as Twitter and LinkedIn.

Definitions

Descriptions of FFO and AFFO, EBITDA and Normalized EBITDA, Debt Outstanding and Adjusted Debt Outstanding, Net Debt, Interest Expense, Excluding Non-Cash Amortization, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA Annualized Ratio, Net Debt Leverage Ratio, and Unencumbered Asset Ratio are provided below. Refer to pages 8 through 19 for reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure and the calculations of these financial ratios.

Effective January 1, 2017, we determined that adjusted funds from operations ("AFFO"), a non-GAAP measure, and our real estate portfolio and economic metrics should exclude the impact of properties owned by the Company for the month beginning with the date that (i) the related mortgage loan is in default, and (ii) management decides to transfer the properties to the lender in connection with settling the mortgage note obligation ("Excluded Properties") and ending with the disposition date, to better reflect our ongoing operations. At December 31, 2017, the Excluded Property was one vacant industrial property, comprising 307,275 square feet with Debt Outstanding of $16.2 million. The Company did not update data presented for prior periods as the impact on prior period non-GAAP measures, including AFFO and Normalized EBITDA, and operating metrics was immaterial.

Funds from Operations ("FFO") and Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO")

Due to certain unique operating characteristics of real estate companies, as discussed below, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. ("NAREIT"), an industry trade group, has promulgated a supplemental performance measure known as funds from operations ("FFO"), which we believe to be an appropriate supplemental performance measure to reflect the operating performance of a REIT. FFO is not equivalent to our net income or loss as determined under U.S. GAAP.

NAREIT defines FFO as net income or loss computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding gains or losses from disposition of property, depreciation and amortization of real estate assets and impairment write-downs on depreciable real estate including the pro rata share of adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. We calculated FFO in accordance with NAREIT's definition described above.

In addition to FFO, we use adjusted funds from operations ("AFFO") as a non-GAAP supplemental financial performance measure to evaluate the operating performance of the Company. AFFO, as defined by the Company, excludes from FFO non-routine items such as acquisition-related expenses, litigation, merger and other non-routine costs, net of insurance recoveries, held for sale loss on discontinued operations, gains or losses on sale of investment securities or mortgage notes receivable and legal settlements and insurance recoveries not in the ordinary course of business. We also exclude certain non-cash items such as impairments of goodwill and intangible assets, straight-line rent, net of bad debt expense related to straight-line rent, net direct financing lease adjustments, gains or losses on derivatives, reserves for loan loss, gains or losses on the extinguishment or forgiveness of debt, non-current portion of the tax benefit or expense, equity-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, deferred financing costs, premiums and discounts on debt and investments, above-market lease assets and below-market lease liabilities. Effective January 1, 2017, we determined to omit the impact of the Excluded Properties and related non-recourse mortgage notes from FFO to calculate AFFO. We did not adjust AFFO during the years prior to January 1, 2017 as the impact was immaterial. Management believes that excluding these costs from FFO provides investors with supplemental performance information that is consistent with the performance models and analysis used by management, and provides investors a view of the performance of our portfolio over time. AFFO allows for a comparison of the performance of our operations with other publicly-traded REITs, as AFFO, or an equivalent measure, is routinely reported by publicly-traded REITs, and we believe often used by analysts and investors for comparison purposes.

For all of these reasons, we believe FFO and AFFO, in addition to net income (loss), as defined by U.S. GAAP, are helpful supplemental performance measures and useful in understanding the various ways in which our management evaluates the performance of the Company over time. However, not all REITs calculate FFO and AFFO the same way, so comparisons with other REITs may not be meaningful. FFO and AFFO should not be considered as alternatives to net income (loss) and are not intended to be used as a liquidity measure indicative of cash flow available to fund our cash needs. Neither the SEC, NAREIT, nor any other regulatory body has evaluated the acceptability of the exclusions used to adjust FFO in order to calculate AFFO and its use as a non-GAAP financial performance measure.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") and Normalized EBITDA

Normalized EBITDA, as disclosed, represents EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, modified to exclude non-routine items such as acquisition-related expenses, litigation, merger and other non-routine transactions costs, net of insurance recoveries, gains or losses on disposition of real estate, held for sale loss on discontinued operations, gains or losses on sale of investment securities or mortgage notes receivable and legal settlements and insurance recoveries not in the ordinary course of business. We also exclude certain non-cash items such as impairments of goodwill and real estate and intangible assets, straight-line rental revenue, gains or losses on derivatives, gains or losses on the extinguishment or forgiveness of debt, write-off of program development costs, and amortization of intangibles, above-market lease assets and below-market lease liabilities. Beginning in 2017, Normalized EBITDA omits the Normalized EBITDA impact of Excluded Properties. Management believes that excluding these costs from EBITDA provides investors with supplemental performance information that is consistent with the performance models and analysis used by management, and provides investors a view of the performance of our portfolio over time. Therefore, Normalized EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as computed in accordance with GAAP, or as an indicator of the Company's financial performance. The Company uses Normalized EBITDA as one measure of its operating performance when formulating corporate goals and evaluating the effectiveness of the Company's strategies. Normalized EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Debt Outstanding and Adjusted Debt Outstanding

Debt Outstanding and Adjusted Debt Outstanding are non-GAAP measures that represent the Company's outstanding principal debt balance, excluding certain GAAP adjustments, such as premiums and discounts, financing and issuance costs, and related accumulated amortization. Beginning in 2017, Adjusted Debt Outstanding omits the outstanding principal balance of mortgage notes secured by Excluded Properties. We believe that the presentation of Debt Outstanding and Adjusted Debt Outstanding, which show our contractual debt obligations, provides useful information to investors to assess our overall liquidity, financial flexibility, capital structure and leverage. Debt Outstanding and Adjusted Debt Outstanding should not be considered as alternatives to the Company's consolidated debt balance as determined in accordance with GAAP or any other GAAP financial measures and should only be considered together with, and as a supplement to, the Company's financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Net Debt

Net Debt is a non-GAAP measure used to show the Company's Adjusted Debt Outstanding, less all cash and cash equivalents, including those related to discontinued operations. We believe that the presentation of Net Debt provides useful information to investors because our management reviews Net Debt as part of its management of our overall liquidity, financial flexibility, capital structure and leverage.

Interest Expense, Excluding Non-Cash Amortization

Interest Expense, excluding non-cash amortization is a non-GAAP measure that represents interest expense incurred on the outstanding principal balance of our debt.  This measure excludes (i) the amortization of deferred financing costs, premiums and discounts, which is included in interest expense in accordance with GAAP, and (ii)the impact of Excluded Properties and related non-recourse mortgage notes. We believe that the presentation of Interest Expense, excluding non-cash amortization, which shows the interest expense on our contractual debt obligations, provides useful information to investors to assess our overall solvency and financial flexibility. Interest Expense, excluding non-cash amortization should not be considered as an alternative to the Company's interest expense as determined in accordance with GAAP or any other GAAP financial measures and should only be considered together with and as a supplement to the Company's financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is the sum of (i) Interest Expense, excluding non-cash amortization, (ii) secured debt principal amortization on Adjusted Debt Outstanding and (iii) dividends attributable to preferred shares divided by Normalized EBITDA. Management believes that Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is a useful supplemental measure of our ability to satisfy fixed financing obligations.

Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA Annualized Ratio

Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA Annualized equals Net Debt divided by the current quarter Normalized EBITDA multiplied by four. We believe that the presentation of Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA Annualized provides useful information to investors because our management reviews Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA Annualized as part of its management of our overall liquidity, financial flexibility, capital structure and leverage.

Net Debt Leverage Ratio

Net Debt Leverage Ratio equals Net Debt divided by Gross Real Estate Investments. We believe that the presentation of Net Debt Leverage Ratio provides useful information to investors because our management reviews Net Debt Leverage Ratio as part of its management of our overall liquidity, financial flexibility, capital structure and leverage.

Gross Real Estate Investments

Gross Real Estate Investments represent total gross real estate and related assets of Operating Properties, including net investments in unconsolidated entities, investment in direct financing leases, investment securities backed by real estate and loans held for investment, net of gross intangible lease liabilities.

Unencumbered Asset Ratio

Unencumbered Asset Ratio equals unencumbered Gross Real Estate Investments divided by Gross Real Estate Investments. Management believes that Unencumbered Asset Ratio is a useful supplemental measure of our overall liquidity and leverage.

Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth herein (including information included or incorporated by reference herein) contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), which reflect VEREIT's expectations regarding future events and VEREIT's future financial condition, results of operations and business, including VEREIT's 2018 guidance and its continuing focus on business objectives such as portfolio diversification, maintenance of a strong and liquid balance sheet and a staggered debt maturity schedule. The forward-looking statements involve a number of assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Generally, the words "expects," "anticipates," "assumes," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond VEREIT's control. If a change occurs, VEREIT's business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: VEREIT's plans, market and other expectations, objectives, intentions and other statements that are not historical facts; the developments disclosed herein; VEREIT's ability to execute on and realize success from its business plan; VEREIT's ability to meet its 2018 guidance; the unpredictability of the business plans and financial condition of VEREIT's tenants; the impact of impairment charges in respect of certain of VEREIT's properties or other assets; risks associated with pending government investigations and litigations related to VEREIT's previously disclosed audit committee investigation; the ability to retain or hire key personnel; and the continuation or deterioration of current market conditions. Additional factors that may affect future results are contained in VEREIT's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. VEREIT disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

VEREIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except for share and per share data) (Unaudited)




December 31,
2017


December 31,
2016

ASSETS





Real estate investments, at cost:





Land


$

2,865,855



$

2,895,625


Buildings, fixtures and improvements


10,711,845



10,644,296


Intangible lease assets


2,037,675



2,044,521


Total real estate investments, at cost


15,615,375



15,584,442


Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization


2,908,028



2,331,643


Total real estate investments, net


12,707,347



13,252,799


Investment in unconsolidated entities


42,784



46,077


Investment in direct financing leases, net


19,539



39,455


Investment securities, at fair value


40,974



47,215


Mortgage notes receivable, net


20,294



22,764


Cash and cash equivalents


34,176



253,479


Restricted cash


27,662



45,018


Rent and tenant receivables and other assets, net


304,989



314,305


Goodwill


1,337,773



1,337,391


Due from affiliates, net


6,041



15,904


Assets related to discontinued operations and real estate assets held for sale, net


163,999



213,167


Total assets


$

14,705,578



$

15,587,574







LIABILITIES AND EQUITY





Mortgage notes payable and other debt, net


$

2,082,692



$

2,671,106


Corporate bonds, net


2,821,494



2,226,224


Convertible debt, net


984,258



973,340


Credit facility, net


185,000



496,578


Below-market lease liabilities, net


198,551



224,023


Accounts payable and accrued expenses


136,474



134,861


Deferred rent, derivative and other liabilities


62,985



67,971


Distributions payable


175,301



162,578


Due to affiliates


66



16


Liabilities related to discontinued operations


15,881



11,344


Total liabilities


6,662,702



6,968,041


Commitments and contingencies





Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized and 42,834,138 issued and outstanding as of each of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016


428



428


Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,500,000,000 shares authorized and 974,208,583 and 974,146,650 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively


9,742



9,741


Additional paid-in-capital


12,654,258



12,640,171


Accumulated other comprehensive loss


(3,569)



(2,556)


Accumulated deficit


(4,776,581)



(4,200,423)


Total stockholders' equity


7,884,278



8,447,361


Non-controlling interests


158,598



172,172


Total equity


8,042,876



8,619,533


Total liabilities and equity


$

14,705,578



$

15,587,574


 

VEREIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except for per share data) (Unaudited)




Three Months Ended December 31,



2017


2016

Revenues:





Rental income


$

290,564



$

299,688


Operating expense reimbursements


26,035



27,593


 Total revenues


316,599



327,281


Operating expenses:





Acquisition-related


1,120



948


Litigation, merger and other non-routine costs, net of insurance recoveries


11,167



1,512


Property operating


32,429



36,596


General and administrative


18,274



13,511


Depreciation and amortization


175,259



185,126


Impairments


19,691



6,606


 Total operating expenses


257,940



244,299


Operating income


58,659



82,982


Other (expense) income:





Interest expense


(70,694)



(74,613)


(Loss) gain on extinguishment and forgiveness of debt, net


(318)



980


Other income, net


1,989



1,864


Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated entities


1,958



(903)


Gain on derivative instruments, net


266



2,095


 Total other expenses, net


(66,799)



(70,577)


(Loss) income before taxes and real estate dispositions


(8,140)



12,405


Gain (loss) on disposition of real estate and held for sale assets, net


7,104



(199)


(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes


(1,036)



12,206


Provision for income taxes


(1,443)



(1,503)


(Loss) income from continuing operations


(2,479)



10,703


(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax


(30,613)



(128,926)


Net loss


(33,092)



(118,223)


Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests


970



2,805


Net loss attributable to the General Partner


$

(32,122)



$

(115,418)







Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders and limited partners


$

(0.02)



$

(0.01)


Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders and limited partners


(0.03)



(0.13)


Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders and limited partners


$

(0.05)



$

(0.14)


Distributions declared per common share


$

0.14



$

0.14


 

VEREIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except for per share data) (Unaudited)




Year Ended December 31,



2017


2016

Revenues:





Rental income


$

1,154,147



$

1,229,992


Operating expense reimbursements


98,138



105,455


  Total revenues


1,252,285



1,335,447


Operating expenses:





Acquisition-related


3,402



1,321


Litigation, merger and other non-routine costs, net of insurance recoveries


47,960



3,884


Property operating


128,717



144,428


General and administrative


58,603



51,927


Depreciation and amortization


706,802



762,038


Impairments


50,548



182,820


  Total operating expenses


996,032



1,146,418


 Operating income


256,253



189,029


Other (expense) income:





Interest expense


(289,766)



(317,376)


Gain (loss) on extinguishment and forgiveness of debt, net


18,373



(771)


Other income, net


6,242



5,251


Reserve for loan loss





Equity in income and gain on disposition of unconsolidated entities


2,763



9,783


Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net


2,976



(1,191)


  Total other expenses, net


(259,412)



(304,304)


Loss before taxes and real estate dispositions


(3,159)



(115,275)


Gain on disposition of real estate and real estate assets held for sale, net


61,536



45,524


Income (loss) before taxes


58,377



(69,751)


Provision for income taxes


(6,882)



(7,136)


Income (loss) from continuing operations


51,495



(76,887)


Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes


(19,117)



(123,937)


Net income (loss)


32,378



(200,824)


Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests


(560)



4,961


Net income (loss) attributable to the General Partner


$

31,818



$

(195,863)







Basic and diluted net loss per share from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders


$

(0.02)



$

(0.16)


Basic and diluted loss per share from discontinued operations attributable to common stockholders


(0.02)



(0.13)


Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders


$

(0.04)



$

(0.29)


Distributions declared per common share


$

0.55



$

0.55


 

VEREIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED EBITDA AND NORMALIZED EBITDA

(In thousands) (Unaudited)




Three Months Ended December 31,



2017


2016

Net loss


$

(33,092)



$

(118,223)


 Adjustments:





 Interest expense


70,694



74,613


 Depreciation and amortization


177,329



191,360


 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes


11,843



(5,075)


 Proportionate share of adjustments for unconsolidated entities


756



1,299


 EBITDA


$

227,530



$

143,974


 (Gain) loss on disposition of real estate assets, net


(7,104)



199


 Impairments


19,691



127,537


 Held for sale loss on discontinued operations


20,027




 Acquisition-related expenses


1,120



948


 Litigation and other non-routine costs, net of insurance recoveries


14,969



1,512


 Gain on derivative instruments, net


(266)



(2,095)


 Amortization of above-market lease assets and deferred lease incentives, net of amortization of below-market lease liabilities


1,148



1,220


 Loss (gain) on extinguishment and forgiveness of debt, net


318



(980)


 Net direct financing lease adjustments


517



544


 Straight-line rent, net of bad debt expense related to straight-line rent


(11,281)



(13,163)


 Program development costs write-off


1,343



11,054


Other amortization and non-cash charges


1,247



(107)


  Proportionate share of adjustments for unconsolidated entities


(1,721)



725


 Adjustment for Excluded Properties


172




Normalized EBITDA


$

267,710



$

271,368


Normalized EBITDA from continuing operations


$

258,578



$

268,653


Normalized EBITDA from discontinued operations


$

9,132



$

2,715


 

VEREIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED EBITDA AND NORMALIZED EBITDA

(In thousands) (Unaudited)




Year Ended December 31,



2017


2016

 Net income (loss)


$

32,378



$

(200,824)


Adjustments:





 Interest expense


289,766



317,376


 Depreciation and amortization


721,292



788,186


 Benefit from income taxes


20,721



(3,701)


 Proportionate share of adjustments for unconsolidated entities


3,870



4,634


 EBITDA


$

1,068,027



$

905,671


 Gain on disposition of real estate assets, net


(61,536)



(55,722)


 Impairments


50,548



303,751


 Held for sale loss on discontinued operations


20,027




 Acquisition related expenses


3,402



1,321


 Litigation, merger and other non-routine costs, net of insurance recoveries


51,762



3,884


 Gain on investment securities


(65)




 (Gain) loss on derivative instruments, net


(2,976)



1,191


 Amortization of above-market lease assets and deferred lease incentives, net of amortization of below-market lease liabilities


5,366



5,396


 (Gain) loss on extinguishment and forgiveness of debt, net


(18,373)



771


 Net direct financing lease adjustments


2,093



2,264


 Straight-line rent, net of bad debt expense related to straight-line rent


(44,903)



(54,190)


 Program development costs write-off


1,453



14,276


 Other amortization and non-cash charges


1,990



(529)


 Proportionate share of adjustments for unconsolidated entities


(1,819)



857


Adjustment for Excluded Properties


1,203




Normalized EBITDA


$

1,076,199



$

1,128,941


Normalized EBITDA from continuing operations


$

1,039,602



$

1,102,360


Normalized EBITDA from discontinued operations


$

36,597



$

26,581


 

VEREIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except for share and per share data) (Unaudited)




Three Months Ended December 31,



2017


2016

Net loss


$

(33,092)



$

(118,223)


Dividends on non-convertible preferred stock


(17,973)



(17,973)


(Gain) loss on disposition of real estate assets, net


(7,104)



199


Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets


173,829



182,190


Impairment of real estate


19,691



6,606


Proportionate share of adjustments for unconsolidated entities


(1,464)



742


FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners


$

133,887



$

53,541


FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from continuing operations


164,500



182,467


FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from discontinued operations


(30,613)



(128,926)







Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic


974,212,874



973,681,227


Limited Partner OP Units and effect of dilutive securities


24,300,280



24,319,992


Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted


998,513,154



998,001,219







FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners per diluted share


$

0.134



$

0.054


FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from continuing operations per diluted share


$

0.165



$

0.183


FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from discontinued operations per diluted share


$

(0.031)



$

(0.129)


 

VEREIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except for share and per share data) (Unaudited)




Three Months Ended December 31,



2017


2016

FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners


$

133,887



$

53,541







Acquisition-related expenses


1,120



948


Litigation, merger and other non-routine costs, net of insurance recoveries


14,969



1,512


Impairment of intangible assets




120,931


Held for sale loss on discontinued operations


20,027




(Gain) loss on derivative instruments, net


(266)



(2,095)


Amortization of premiums and discounts on debt and investments, net


(627)



(2,684)


Amortization of above-market lease assets and deferred lease incentives, net of amortization of below-market lease liabilities


1,148



1,220


Net direct financing lease adjustments


517



544


Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs


5,834



6,417


Amortization of management contracts


2,076



6,240


Deferred other tax expense (benefit)


5,063



(9,203)


Loss (gain) loss on extinguishment and forgiveness of debt, net


318



(980)


Straight-line rent, net of bad debt expense related to straight-line rent


(11,281)



(13,163)


Equity-based compensation expense


5,528



3,631


Other amortization and non-cash charges


566



2,873


Proportionate share of adjustments for unconsolidated entities


277



835


Adjustment for Excluded Properties


564




AFFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners


$

179,720



$

170,567


AFFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from continuing operations


175,807



179,656


AFFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from discontinued operations


3,913



(9,089)







Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic


974,212,874



973,681,227


Limited Partner OP Units and effect of dilutive securities


24,300,280



24,319,992


Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted


998,513,154



998,001,219







AFFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners per diluted share


$

0.180



$

0.171


AFFO attributable to common stockholder and limited partners from continuing operations per diluted share


$

0.176



$

0.180


AFFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from discontinued operations per diluted share


$

0.004



$

(0.009)


 


VEREIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except for share and per share data) (Unaudited)




Year Ended December 31,



2017


2016

 Net income (loss)


$

32,378



$

(200,824)


 Dividends on non-convertible preferred stock


(71,892)



(71,892)


 Gain on disposition of real estate assets and interest in joint venture, net


(61,536)



(55,722)


 Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets


703,133



756,315


 Impairment of real estate


50,548



182,820


 Proportionate share of adjustments for unconsolidated entities


477



2,719


FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners


$

653,108



$

613,416


FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from continuing operations


672,225



737,353


FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from discontinued operations


(19,117)



(123,937)







Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic


974,098,652



931,422,844


Limited Partner OP Units and effect of dilutive securities


24,059,312



24,626,646


Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted


998,157,964



956,049,490







FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners per diluted share


$

0.654



$

0.642


FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from continuing operations per diluted share


$

0.673



$

0.772


FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from discontinued operations per diluted share


$

(0.019)



$

(0.130)


 

VEREIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except for share and per share data) (Unaudited)




Year Ended December 31,



2017


2016

FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners


$

653,108



$

613,416







Acquisition-related expenses


3,402



1,321


Litigation, merger and other non-routine costs, net of insurance recoveries


51,762



3,884


Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets




120,931


Held for sale loss on discontinued operations


20,027




Gain on investment securities and mortgage notes receivable


(65)




(Gain) loss on derivative instruments, net


(2,976)



1,191


Amortization of premiums and discounts on debt and investments, net


(4,616)



(14,693)


Amortization of above-market lease assets and deferred lease incentives, net of amortization of below-market lease liabilities


5,366



5,396


Net direct financing lease adjustments


2,093



2,264


Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs


24,536



28,063


Amortization of management contracts


14,514



26,171


Deferred and other tax expense (benefit)


8,671



(10,136)


(Gain) loss on extinguishment and forgiveness of debt, net


(18,373)



771


Straight-line rent, net of bad debt expense related to straight-line rent


(44,903)



(54,190)


Equity-based compensation


16,751



10,728


Other amortization and non-cash charges


2,566



5,296


Proportionate share of adjustments for unconsolidated entities


378



1,044


Adjustment for Excluded Properties


6,528




AFFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners


$

738,769



$

741,457


AFFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from continuing operations


702,556



723,354


AFFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from discontinued operations


36,213



18,103







Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic


974,098,652



931,422,844


Limited Partner OP Units and effect of dilutive securities


24,059,312



24,626,646


Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted


998,157,964



956,049,490







AFFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners per diluted share


$

0.740



$

0.776


AFFO attributable to common stockholder and limited partners from continuing operations per diluted share


$

0.704



$

0.757


AFFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners from discontinued operations per diluted share


$

0.036



$

0.019


 

VEREIT, INC.

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS STATISTICS AND RATIOS

(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)




Three Months Ended



December 31,
2017

Interest expense - as reported


$

(70,694)


Less Adjustments:



Amortization of deferred financing costs and other non-cash charges


(5,886)


Amortization of net premiums


681


Interest Expense, Excluding Non-Cash Amortization - Excluded Properties


(392)


Interest Expense, Excluding Non-Cash Amortization


$

(65,097)







Three Months Ended



December 31,
2017

Interest Expense, Excluding Non-Cash Amortization


$

65,097


Secured debt principal amortization


3,257


Dividends attributable to preferred shares


17,973


Total fixed charges


86,327


Normalized EBITDA


267,710


Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio


3.10

x






December 31,
2017

Adjusted Debt Outstanding


$

6,089,838


Less: cash and cash equivalents


34,176


Less: cash and cash equivalents related to discontinued operations


2,198


Net Debt


6,053,464


Normalized EBITDA annualized


1,070,840


Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA Annualized Ratio


5.65

x




Net Debt


$

6,053,464


Gross Real Estate Investments


15,511,683


Net Debt Leverage Ratio


39.0

%




Unencumbered Gross Real Estate Investments


$

11,296,918


Gross Real Estate Investments


15,511,683


Unencumbered asset ratio


72.8

%







December 31,
 2017

Mortgage notes payable and other debt, net


$

2,082,692


Corporate bonds, net


2,821,494


Convertible debt, net


984,258


Credit facility, net


185,000


 Total debt - as reported


6,073,444


Adjustments:



Deferred financing costs, net


48,232


Net premiums


(15,638)


Debt Outstanding


$

6,106,038


Debt Outstanding - Excluded Properties


(16,200)


 Adjusted Debt Outstanding


6,089,838


 


VEREIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS PER DILUTED SHARE  - 2018 GUIDANCE

(Unaudited)


The Company expects its 2018 AFFO per diluted share to be in a range between $0.70 and $0.72.  This guidance assumes dispositions totaling $300 million to $500 million at an average cash cap rate of 6.5% to 7.5% and acquisitions of $200 million to $300 million in excess of dispositions within the same cap rate range.  Acquisitions will be funded through a combination of internal equity, debt capacity within our Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA target, and proceeds from the sale of Cole Capital.  Guidance also assumes real estate operations with average occupancy above 98.0% and same-store rental growth in a range of 0.3% to 1.0%.  The Company also expects to target balance sheet Net Debt to Normalized EBITDA at approximately 6.0x. The estimated net income per diluted share is not a projection and is provided solely to satisfy the disclosure requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.



Low


High

Diluted net income per share attributable to common stockholders (1)


$

0.00



$

0.01


Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets


0.64



0.65


FFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners per diluted share


0.64



0.66


Adjustments (2)


0.06



0.06


AFFO attributable to common stockholders and limited partners per diluted share


$

0.70



$

0.72



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(1) Includes impact of dividends to be paid to preferred shareholders and excludes the effect of non-controlling interests and the impacts of discontinued operations, impairments and gains or losses on the extinguishment of debt and sale of real estate.

(2) Includes (i) non-routine items such as acquisition-related costs, litigation and other non-routine costs, net of insurance recoveries, gains or losses on sale of investment securities or mortgage note receivables, legal settlements and insurance recoveries not in the ordinary course of business, (ii) certain non-cash items such as impairments of goodwill, straight-line rent, net of bad debt expense related to straight-line rent, net direct financing lease adjustments, gains or losses on derivatives, gains or losses on the extinguishment or forgiveness of debt, reserves for loan loss, equity-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, deferred financing costs, premiums and discounts on debt and investments, above-market lease assets and below-market lease liabilities and (iii) the AFFO impact of Excluded Properties and related non-recourse mortgage notes.

 

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