AFFO Growth and Dividend Increase
Achieved AFFO of $0.44 per diluted share for the quarter, representing growth of approximately 5% compared to the first quarter of last year. Raised the common dividend to a new quarterly rate of $0.285.
Robust Investment Activity
Acquired three properties for $39.7 million at a cap rate of 8.6% and originated two mortgages for a total of $39.5 million with a yield of 9.5%. Total investment activity was $79.2 million at a yield of 9%.
Extended Weighted Average Lease Term
Average weighted lease term (WALT) for acquisitions was 14.3 years, improving portfolio WALT to nine years from 6.9 years a year ago.
Share Buyback and Interest Rate Management
Repurchased approximately 274,000 common shares for $4.5 million at an average price of $16.33 per share. Executed a SOFR swap fixing $50 million of principal at 3.43%.
Increased Guidance for 2025
Increased FFO and AFFO guidance for the full year 2025 to a range of $1.74 to $1.77 per diluted share from the prior range of $1.70 to $1.73.