10-Q 1 a093016-src10q.htm SRC 3Q16 10-Q Document
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-Q
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to             
Commission file number 001-36004
_______________________________________________
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_______________________________________________
Maryland
 
20-1676382
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
 
 
 
2727 North Harwood Street, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75201
 
(972) 476-1900
(Address of principal executive offices; zip code)
 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
__________________________________________________________________________
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes x    No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes x   No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
x
 
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o
(Do not check if smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes o    No x
As of November 4, 2016, there were 483,566,341 shares of common stock, par value $0.01, of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. outstanding.
 




SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
INDEX

Glossary
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015
 

 

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GLOSSARY
Definitions:
 
1031 Exchange
Tax-deferred like-kind exchange of properties held for business or investment purposes, pursuant to Section 1031 of the Code
2013 Credit Facility
$400.0 million secured credit facility pursuant to the credit agreement between the Operating Partnership and certain lenders dated July 17, 2013
2015 Credit Facility
$800.0 million unsecured credit facility pursuant to the Credit Agreement
2019 Notes
$402.5 million convertible notes of the Corporation due in 2019
2021 Notes
$345.0 million convertible notes of the Corporation due in 2021
AFFO
Adjusted Funds From Operations
Amended Incentive Award Plan
Amended and Restated Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Spirit Realty, L.P. 2012 Incentive Award Plan
AOCL
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
ASC
Accounting Standards Codification
ASU
Accounting Standards Update
ATM Program
At the Market equity distribution program, pursuant to which the Corporation may offer and sell registered shares of common stock from time to time
CMBS
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities
Code
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
Cole II
Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.
Cole II Merger
Acquisition on July 17, 2013 of Cole II by the Company, in which the Company merged with and into the Cole II legal entity
Collateral Pools
Pools of collateral assets that are pledged to the indenture trustee for the benefit of the noteholders and secure obligations of issuers under the Spirit Master Funding Program
Company
The Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries
Convertible Notes
The 2019 Notes and 2021 Notes, together
Corporation
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., a Maryland corporation
CPI
Consumer Price Index
Credit Agreement
2015 credit facility agreement between the Operating Partnership and certain lenders dated March 31, 2015, or otherwise modified from time to time
EBITDA
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
Exchange Act
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FASB
Financial Accounting Standards Board
Fitch
Fitch Ratings, Inc
FFO
Funds From Operations
GAAP
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate
Line of Credit
$40.0 million secured revolving credit facility pursuant to the loan agreement between an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation and a certain lender dated March 27, 2013, as amended
Master Trust 2013
The net-lease mortgage securitization trust established in December 2013 under the Spirit Master Funding Program
Master Trust 2014
The net-lease mortgage securitization trust established in 2005 and amended and restated in 2014 under the Spirit Master Funding Program
Master Trust Notes
The Master Trust 2013 and Master Trust 2014 notes, together
Master Trust Release
Proceeds from the sale of assets securing the Master Trust Notes held in restricted accounts until a qualifying substitution is made
Moody's
Moody's Investor Services
NAREIT
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts

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Definitions:
 
Normalized Rental Revenue
Total rental revenues and earned income from direct financing leases from our owned properties during the final month of the reporting period normalized to exclude total rental revenues and earned income from direct financing leases from our owned properties during the final month of the reporting period contributed by properties sold during that period
Normalized Revenue
Total revenues normalized to exclude total revenues contributed by properties sold during that period
OP Holdings
Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC
Operating Partnership
Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust
Revolving Credit Facilities
The 2013 Credit Facility, the 2015 Credit Facility and Line of Credit, together
S&P
Standard & Poor's Rating Services
SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission
Securities Act
Securities Act of 1933, as amended
Senior Unsecured Notes
$300 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes issued in August 2016
Shopko
Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp. and certain of its affiliates
Spirit Master Funding Program
The Company's asset-backed securitization program that comprises Master Trust 2013 and Master Trust 2014
Term Loan
$370.0 million senior unsecured term facility pursuant to the Term Loan Agreement
Term Loan Agreement
Term loan agreement between the Operating Partnership and certain lenders dated November 3, 2015, as amended or otherwise modified from time to time
Total Debt
Principal debt outstanding before discounts, premiums or deferred financing costs
TSR
Total Shareholder Return
U.S.
United States

Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references to "we," "us" or "our" refer to the Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Partnership.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
 
September 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
 
 
 
(Restated)
Assets



Investments:



Real estate investments:



Land and improvements
$
2,769,045


$
2,710,888

Buildings and improvements
4,877,955


4,816,481

Total real estate investments
7,647,000


7,527,369

Less: accumulated depreciation
(974,859
)

(860,954
)

6,672,141


6,666,415

Loans receivable, net
69,218


104,003

Intangible lease assets, net
484,600


526,718

Real estate assets under direct financing leases, net
36,013


44,324

Real estate assets held for sale, net
118,425


84,259

Net investments
7,380,397


7,425,719

Cash and cash equivalents
13,184


21,790

Deferred costs and other assets, net
160,949


179,180

Goodwill
256,470


264,350

Total assets
$
7,811,000


$
7,891,039

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity



Liabilities:



Revolving Credit Facilities
$
105,000


$

Term Loan, net
368,400

 
322,902

Senior Unsecured Notes, net
295,215

 

Mortgages and notes payable, net
2,241,783


3,079,787

Convertible Notes, net
699,465


690,098

Total debt, net
3,709,863

 
4,092,787

Intangible lease liabilities, net
186,935


193,903

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
148,267


142,475

Total liabilities
4,045,065


4,429,165

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 7)





Stockholders’ equity:



Common stock, $0.01 par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized: 483,566,341 and 441,819,964 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
4,836


4,418

Capital in excess of par value
5,174,706


4,721,323

Accumulated deficit
(1,413,599
)

(1,262,839
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(8
)

(1,028
)
Total stockholders’ equity
3,765,935

 
3,461,874

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
7,811,000

 
$
7,891,039

See accompanying notes.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)


 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
(Restated)
 
 
 
(Restated)
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rentals
$
161,765

 
$
159,183

 
$
484,090

 
$
473,308

Interest income on loans receivable
1,042

 
1,764

 
4,326

 
5,216

Earned income from direct financing leases
660

 
725

 
2,082

 
2,299

Tenant reimbursement income
3,469

 
3,780

 
10,493

 
11,903

Other income and interest from real estate transactions
5,572

 
2,973

 
11,600

 
5,920

Total revenues
172,508

 
168,425

 
512,591

 
498,646

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative
15,112

 
12,165

 
40,611

 
36,737

Restructuring charges
3,264

 
100

 
5,726

 
100

Property costs
6,916

 
6,496

 
20,854

 
20,317

Real estate acquisition costs
1,056

 
576

 
2,092

 
2,122

Interest
47,653

 
54,673

 
149,842

 
168,754

Depreciation and amortization
65,300

 
64,493

 
194,227

 
195,460

Impairments
15,407

 
21,027

 
41,396

 
56,998

Total expenses
154,708

 
159,530

 
454,748

 
480,488

Income from continuing operations before other (expense) income and income tax expense
17,800

 
8,895

 
57,843

 
18,158

Other (expense) income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Loss) gain on debt extinguishment
(8,349
)
 
342

 
326

 
2,489

Total other (expense) income
(8,349
)
 
342

 
326

 
2,489

Income from continuing operations before income tax expense
9,451

 
9,237

 
58,169

 
20,647

Income tax expense
(12
)
 
(184
)
 
(932
)
 
(707
)
Income from continuing operations
9,439

 
9,053

 
57,237

 
19,940

Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 

 

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

 
(41
)
 

 
90

Gain on disposition of assets

 

 

 
590

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

 
(41
)
 

 
680

Income before gain on disposition of assets
9,439

 
9,012

 
57,237

 
20,620

Gain on disposition of assets
17,960

 
5,991

 
39,221

 
66,291

Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
27,399

 
$
15,003

 
$
96,458

 
$
86,911

Net income per share of common stock—basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.06

 
$
0.03

 
$
0.21

 
$
0.20

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income per share attributable to common stockholders—basic
$
0.06

 
$
0.03

 
$
0.21

 
$
0.20

Net income per share of common stock—diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.06

 
$
0.03

 
$
0.21

 
$
0.20

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income per share attributable to common stockholders—diluted
$
0.06

 
$
0.03

 
$
0.21

 
$
0.20

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
479,554,362

 
440,205,348

 
457,263,526

 
429,387,707

Diluted
480,598,610

 
440,353,965

 
457,301,623

 
429,738,776

Dividends declared per common share issued
$
0.17500

 
$
0.17000

 
$
0.52500

 
$
0.51000

See accompanying notes.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
(Restated)
 
 
 
(Restated)
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
27,399

 
$
15,003

 
$
96,458

 
$
86,911

Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
28

 
(797
)
 
(1,145
)
 
(1,608
)
Net cash flow hedge losses reclassified to operations

 
277

 
2,165

 
974

Total comprehensive income
$
27,427

 
$
14,483

 
$
97,478

 
$
86,277

See accompanying notes.


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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
(Unaudited)

 
Common Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares
 
Par 
Value
 
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
AOCL
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balances, December 31, 2015 (Restated)
441,819,964

 
$
4,418

 
$
4,721,323

 
$
(1,262,839
)
 
$
(1,028
)
 
$
3,461,874

Net income

 

 

 
96,458

 

 
96,458

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
1,020

 
1,020

Dividends declared on common stock

 

 

 
(246,141
)
 

 
(246,141
)
Repurchase of shares of common stock
(193,558
)
 
(2
)
 

 
(737
)
 

 
(739
)
Issuance of shares of common stock, net
40,835,360

 
408

 
446,205

 

 

 
446,613

Stock-based compensation, net
1,104,575

 
12

 
7,178

 
(340
)
 

 
6,850

Balances, September 30, 2016
483,566,341

 
$
4,836

 
$
5,174,706

 
$
(1,413,599
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
3,765,935

See accompanying notes.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Operating activities
 
 
(Restated)
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
96,458

 
$
86,911

Adjustments to reconcile net income attributable to common stockholders to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
194,227

 
195,460

Impairments
41,396

 
57,032

Amortization of deferred financing costs
6,706

 
5,893

Payment to terminate interest rate swaps
(1,724
)
 
(64
)
Derivative interest rate amortization and other interest rate swap losses (gains)
1,809

 
(31
)
Amortization of debt discounts
3,354

 
1,670

Stock-based compensation expense
7,190

 
10,757

Gain on debt extinguishment
(326
)
 
(2,489
)
Debt extinguishment costs
(25,344
)
 
(3,760
)
Gains on dispositions of real estate and other assets, net
(39,221
)
 
(66,881
)
Non-cash revenue
(16,155
)
 
(15,947
)
Other
(1,514
)
 
165

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Deferred costs and other assets, net
(8,911
)
 
(4,935
)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
1,346

 
7,433

Net cash provided by operating activities
259,291

 
271,214

Investing activities
 
 
 
Acquisitions of real estate
(424,468
)
 
(703,106
)
Capitalized real estate expenditures
(8,307
)
 
(7,449
)
Investments in corporate leasehold improvements
(2,839
)
 

Investments in loans receivable

 
(4,020
)
Collections of principal on loans receivable and real estate assets under direct financing leases
6,331

 
4,450

Proceeds from dispositions of real estate and other assets
245,921

 
397,325

Transfers of net sales proceeds from (to) restricted accounts pursuant to 1031 Exchanges
58,194

 
(2,489
)
Transfers of net sales proceeds (to) from Master Trust Release
(3,953
)
 
40,126

Net cash used in investing activities
(129,121
)
 
(275,163
)
Financing activities
 
 
 
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facilities
828,000

 
535,000

Repayments under Revolving Credit Facilities
(723,000
)
 
(475,181
)
Repayments under mortgages and notes payable
(790,224
)
 
(347,242
)
Borrowings under Term Loan
746,000

 

Repayments under Term Loan
(701,000
)
 

Borrowings under Senior Unsecured Notes
298,134

 

Deferred financing costs
(4,017
)
 
(3,782
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs
446,613

 
347,211

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 
46

Repurchase of shares of common stock
(739
)
 
(1,700
)
Dividends paid to equity owners
(238,926
)
 
(216,231
)
Transfers from reserve/escrow deposits with lenders
383

 
17,857

Net cash used in financing activities
(138,776
)
 
(144,022
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(8,606
)
 
(147,971
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
21,790

 
176,181

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
13,184

 
$
28,210

See accompanying notes.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)



Note 1. Organization
Company Organization and Operations
The Company operates as a self-administered and self-managed REIT that seeks to generate and deliver sustainable and attractive returns for stockholders by investing primarily in and managing a portfolio of single-tenant, operationally essential real estate throughout the U.S. that is generally leased on a long-term, triple-net basis to tenants operating within predominantly retail, but also office and industrial property types. Single tenant, operationally essential real estate generally refers to free-standing, commercial real estate facilities where tenants conduct activities that are essential to the generation of their sales and profits.
The Company’s operations are generally carried out through the Operating Partnership. OP Holdings, one of the Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiaries, is the sole general partner and owns 1.0% of the Operating Partnership. The Corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary are the only limited partners and together own the remaining 99.0% of the Operating Partnership.
As of September 30, 2016, our undepreciated investment in real estate and loans totaled approximately $8.39 billion, representing investments in 2,705 properties, including properties or other related assets securing mortgage loans made by the Company. Of this amount, 99.2% consisted of our $8.32 billion investment in real estate, representing ownership of 2,630 properties, and the remaining 0.8% consisted of $69.2 million in commercial mortgage and other loans receivable, primarily secured by the remaining 75 properties or other related assets.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements include the normal, recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the information required to be set forth therein. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year. Certain information and note disclosures, normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, have been condensed or omitted from these statements pursuant to SEC rules and regulations and, accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s restated audited consolidated financial statements as filed with the SEC in its Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2015.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Company has formed numerous special purpose entities to acquire and hold real estate encumbered by indebtedness (see Note 4). As a result, the majority of the Company’s consolidated assets are held in these wholly-owned special purpose entities. Each special purpose entity is a separate legal entity and is the sole owner of its assets and responsible for its liabilities. The assets of these special purpose entities are not available to pay, or otherwise satisfy obligations to, the creditors of any affiliate or owner of another entity unless the special purpose entities have expressly agreed and are permitted under their governing documents. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, net assets totaling $3.08 billion and $4.57 billion, respectively, were held, and net liabilities totaling $2.34 billion and $3.19 billion, respectively, were owed by these special purpose entities and are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although management believes its estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Segment Reporting
The Company views its operations as one segment, which consists of net leasing operations. The Company has no other reportable segments.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company provided for reserves for uncollectible amounts related to its rent and other tenant receivables totaling $14.7 million and $11.5 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, against accounts receivable balances of $32.8 million and $26.3 million, respectively. Receivables are recorded within deferred costs and other assets, net in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
The Company established a reserve for losses of $12.2 million at both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, against deferred rental revenue receivables of $79.8 million and $68.0 million, respectively. Deferred rental revenue receivables are recorded within deferred costs and other assets, net in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Restricted Cash and Escrow Deposits
Restricted cash and deposits in escrow, classified within deferred costs and other assets, net in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
September 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Collateral deposits (1)
$
12,078

 
$
14,475

Tenant improvements, repairs, and leasing commissions (2)
9,282

 
8,362

Master Trust Release (3)
16,044

 
12,091

1031 Exchange proceeds, net
6

 
39,869

Loan impounds (4)
763

 
1,025

Other (5)
864

 
1,823

 
$
39,037

 
$
77,645

(1) Funds held in reserve by lenders which can be applied at their discretion to the repayment of debt (any funds remaining on deposit after the debt is paid in full are released to the borrower). During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, $2.3 million of lender reserves were surrendered to lenders in connection with the extinguishment of certain loans in default.
(2) Deposits held as additional collateral support by lenders to fund tenant improvements, repairs and leasing commissions incurred to secure a new tenant.
(3) Proceeds from the sale of assets pledged as collateral under the Spirit Master Funding Program, which are held on deposit until a qualifying substitution is made or the funds are applied as prepayment of principal.
(4) Funds held in lender controlled accounts generally used to meet future debt service or certain property operating expenses.
(5) Funds held in lender controlled accounts released after scheduled debt service requirements are met.
Goodwill
Goodwill arises from business combinations and represents the excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the net fair value amounts that were assigned to the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value.
When the Company classifies a real estate asset that constitutes a business under GAAP as held for sale (typically real estate assets with an in-place lease), the proportionate amount of goodwill attributable to the real estate asset should be considered in determining the amount of impairment, if any. The portion of goodwill attributed is derived from the proportionate fair value of the real estate asset considered to be a business to the fair value of the Company’s reporting unit.
When the Company disposes of a real estate asset that constitutes a business under GAAP (typically real estate assets with an in-place lease), a portion of goodwill is allocated to the carrying value of the real estate asset considered to

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

be a business to determine the gain/loss on the disposal. The portion of goodwill allocated is derived from the proportionate fair value of the business to the fair value of the Company’s reporting unit.
Income Taxes
The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax provided it continues to satisfy certain tests concerning the Company’s sources of income, the nature of its assets, the amounts distributed to its stockholders, and the ownership of Company stock. Management believes the Company has qualified and will continue to qualify as a REIT and therefore, no provision has been made for federal income taxes in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, it may be subject to state and local income and franchise taxes, and to federal income tax and excise tax on its undistributed income.
Franchise taxes are included in general and administrative expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries are subject to federal, state, and local taxes, which are not material.
Restatement
The Company amended and restated its previously issued audited consolidated financial statements and other financial information contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, and the previously issued interim financial statements and other financial information contained in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal periods ended March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015, March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016. The restatement resulted from the Company's accounting for goodwill subsequent to the Cole II Merger. Previously, the Company did not allocate goodwill to the disposal of real estate assets or held for sale real estate assets that met the definition of a business under GAAP, as required by ASC 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” in order to determine gain on disposition of assets or impairments, if any, respectively. See the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 19, 2016 and the restated financial statements filed with the SEC on October 31, 2016 for additional details.
New Accounting Pronouncements
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or the SEC that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless discussed below, these new accounting pronouncements entail technical corrections to existing guidance or affect guidance related to specialized industries or entities and therefore will have minimal, if any, impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations upon adoption.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes the existing guidance for lease accounting, Leases (Topic 840). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize leases on their balance sheets, and leaves lessor accounting largely unchanged. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted for all entities. ASU 2016-02 requires a modified retrospective approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with an option to elect to use certain transition relief. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which simplifies many aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions under ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liability, forfeiture rate calculations and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which amends certain aspects of the guidance under ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606. ASU 2016-12 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early application permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires more timely recognition of credit losses associated with financial assets. ASU 2016-13 requires financial assets (or a group of financial assets) measured at an amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which addresses specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.
Note 3. Investments
Real Estate Investments

As of September 30, 2016, the Company's gross investment in real estate properties and loans totaled approximately $8.39 billion, representing investments in 2,705 properties, including 75 properties or other related assets securing mortgage loans. The gross investment is comprised of land, buildings, lease intangible assets and lease intangible liabilities, as adjusted for any impairment, and the carrying amount of loans receivable, real estate assets held under direct financing leases and real estate assets held for sale. The portfolio is geographically dispersed throughout 49 states with only one state, Texas, with a real estate investment of 12.3%, accounting for more than 10.0% of the total dollar amount of the Company’s real estate investment portfolio.

The properties that the Company owns are leased to tenants under long-term operating leases that typically include one or more renewal options. The leases are generally triple-net, which provides that the lessee is responsible for the payment of all property operating expenses, including property taxes, maintenance and repairs, and insurance costs. Therefore, the Company is generally not responsible for repairs or other capital expenditures related to its properties, unless the property is not subject to a triple-net lease agreement or becomes vacant. Generally, the Company's single-tenant leases contain contractual provisions increasing the rental revenue over the term of the lease at specified dates by: (1) a fixed amount or (2) increases in CPI over a specified period (typically subject to ceilings) or (b) a fixed percentage.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company had the following real estate and loan activity, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization:
 
Number of Properties
 
Dollar Amount of Investments
 
Owned (4)
 
Financed
 
Total
 
Owned
 
Financed
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In Thousands)
Gross balance, December 31, 2015
2,485

 
144

 
2,629

 
$
8,198,685

 
$
104,003

 
$
8,302,688

Acquisitions/improvements (1) (3) (5)
227

 

 
227

 
459,384

 

 
459,384

Dispositions of real estate (2) (3)
(82
)
 

 
(82
)
 
(281,474
)
 

 
(281,474
)
Principal payments and payoffs (5)

 
(69
)
 
(69
)
 

 
(32,875
)
 
(32,875
)
(Impairments)/recoveries

 

 

 
(41,699
)
 
324

 
(41,375
)
Write-off of gross assets

 

 

 
(15,556
)
 

 
(15,556
)
Loan premium amortization and other

 

 

 
(64
)
 
(2,234
)
 
(2,298
)
Gross balance, September 30, 2016
2,630

 
75

 
2,705

 
8,319,276

 
69,218

 
8,388,494

Accumulated depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,197,104
)
 

 
(1,197,104
)
Other non-real estate assets held for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,072

 

 
2,072

Net balance, September 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
7,124,244

 
$
69,218

 
$
7,193,462

(1) Includes investments of $5.4 million in revenue producing capitalized expenditures, as well as $2.9 million of non-revenue producing capitalized maintenance expenditures. Capitalized maintenance expenditures are not included in the Company's investment in real estate disclosed elsewhere.
(2) The total accumulated depreciation and amortization associated with dispositions of real estate was $48.6 million.
(3) During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, pursuant to 1031 Exchanges, the Company sold 6 properties for $43.7 million. This amount, along with $39.9 million of 2015 proceeds, was used to partially fund 33 property acquisitions.
(4) At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, 43 and 36, of the Company's properties, respectively, were vacant and in the Company’s possession; of these vacant properties, 11 and 12, respectively, were held for sale.
(5) During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company transferred cash and mortgage notes receivable secured by 69 properties to acquire the fee simple interest of those properties.
Scheduled minimum future contractual rent to be received under the remaining non-cancelable term of the operating leases at September 30, 2016 (in thousands):
Remainder of 2016
$
151,256

2017
607,742

2018
594,423

2019
577,854

2020
557,730

Thereafter
4,535,935

Total future minimum rentals
$
7,024,940

Because lease renewal periods are exercisable at the option of the lessee, the preceding table presents future minimum lease payments due during the initial lease term only. In addition, the future minimum rentals do not include any contingent rentals based on a percentage of the lessees' gross sales or lease escalations based on future changes in the CPI or other stipulated reference rate.
Certain of the Company’s leases contain purchase options. Most of these options are at or above fair market value at the time the option is exercisable, and none of these purchase options represent bargain purchase options.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Loans Receivable
The following table details loans receivable, net of premium and allowance for loan losses (in thousands):
 
September 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Mortgage loans - principal
$
57,422

 
$
90,096

Mortgage loans - premium
7,752

 
9,986

Mortgages loans, net
65,174

 
100,082

Other note receivables - principal
4,044

 
4,245

Allowance for loan losses

 
(324
)
Other note receivables, net
4,044

 
3,921

Total loans receivable, net
$
69,218

 
$
104,003

The mortgage loans are secured by single-tenant commercial properties and generally have fixed interest rates over the term of the loans. There are two other notes receivable, of which one $3.8 million note is secured by tenant assets and stock and the other is unsecured.
Allowance for Loan Losses

At September 30, 2016, there was no allowance for loan losses compared to an allowance for loan losses on an unsecured note receivable of $0.3 million at December 31, 2015. At September 30, 2016, there were no mortgages or notes receivable on non-accrual status compared to no mortgage loans and one note receivable with a balance of $0.3 million on non-accrual status at December 31, 2015.
Lease Intangibles, Net
The following table details lease intangible assets and liabilities, net of accumulated amortization (in thousands):
 
September 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
In-place leases
$
640,108

 
$
649,182

Above-market leases
90,645

 
98,056

Less: accumulated amortization
(246,153
)
 
(220,520
)
Intangible lease assets, net
$
484,600

 
$
526,718

 
 
 
 
Below-market leases
$
237,667

 
$
238,039

Less: accumulated amortization
(50,732
)
 
(44,136
)
Intangible lease liabilities, net
$
186,935

 
$
193,903

The amounts amortized as a net increase to rental revenue for capitalized above- and below-market leases were $4.7 million and $4.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $1.8 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The value of in-place leases amortized and included in depreciation and amortization expense was $35.1 million and $37.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $11.6 million and $12.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Real Estate Assets Under Direct Financing Leases
The components of real estate investments held under direct financing leases were as follows (in thousands):
 
September 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Minimum lease payments receivable
$
10,124

 
$
12,702

Estimated residual value of leased assets
35,640

 
43,789

Unearned income
(9,751
)
 
(12,167
)
Real estate assets under direct financing leases, net
$
36,013

 
$
44,324

Real Estate Assets Held for Sale
The following table shows the activity in real estate assets held for sale for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (dollars in thousands):
 
Number of Properties
 
Carrying
Value
Balance, December 31, 2015
36

 
$
84,259

Transfers from real estate investments
47

 
146,107

Sales
(44
)
 
(106,317
)
Transfers to real estate investments
(3
)
 
(5,624
)
Balance, September 30, 2016
36

 
$
118,425

Impairments

The following table summarizes total impairment losses recognized in continuing and discontinued operations on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Real estate and intangible asset impairment
$
13,894

 
$
19,919

 
$
35,236

 
$
55,273

Write-off of lease intangibles, net
1,491

 
713

 
6,463

 
1,268

Loans receivable impairment (recovery)

 
338

 
(324
)
 
338

Total impairments from real estate investment net assets
15,385

 
20,970

 
41,375

 
56,879

Other impairment
22

 
57

 
21

 
153

Total impairment loss in continuing and discontinued operations
$
15,407

 
$
21,027

 
$
41,396

 
$
57,032



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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Note 4. Debt
The Company's debt is summarized below:
 
Weighted Average Effective
Interest Rates
(1)
 
Weighted Average
Stated
Rates (2)
 
Weighted Average Maturity (3)
 
September 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
 
 
 
 
 
(in Years)
 
(In Thousands)
Revolving Credit Facilities
3.44
%
 
1.79
%
 
2.5

 
$
105,000

 
$

Term Loan
2.17
%
 
1.88
%
 
2.1

 
370,000

 
325,000

Senior Unsecured Notes
4.64
%
 
4.45
%
 
10.0

 
300,000

 

Master Trust Notes
5.58
%
 
5.03
%
 
6.5

 
1,677,660

 
1,692,094

CMBS - fixed-rate
4.91
%
 
5.63
%
 
3.7

 
603,490

 
1,360,215

CMBS - variable-rate (4)

 

 

 

 
61,758

Convertible Notes
5.31
%
 
3.28
%
 
3.5

 
747,500

 
747,500

Total debt
4.94
%
 
4.34
%
 
5.2

 
3,803,650

 
4,186,567

Debt discount, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
(54,975
)
 
(52,203
)
Deferred financing costs, net (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(38,812
)
 
(41,577
)
Total debt, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
3,709,863

 
$
4,092,787

(1) The effective interest rates include amortization of debt discount/premium, amortization of deferred financing costs and credit facility fees, where applicable, calculated for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and based on the average principal balance outstanding during the period.
(2) Represents the weighted average stated interest rate based on the outstanding principal balance as of September 30, 2016.
(3) Represents the weighted average maturity based on the outstanding principal balance as of September 30, 2016.
(4) Variable-rate notes were predominantly hedged with interest rate swaps (see Note 5).
(5) The Company records deferred financing costs for its 2015 Credit Facility in deferred costs and other assets, net on its consolidated balance sheets.
Revolving Credit Facilities
2015 Credit Facility
On March 31, 2015, the Operating Partnership entered into the Credit Agreement that established a new $600.0 million unsecured credit facility and terminated its secured $400.0 million 2013 Credit Facility. The 2015 Credit Facility matures on March 31, 2019 (extendable at the Operating Partnership's option to March 31, 2020, subject to satisfaction of certain requirements) and includes an accordion feature to increase the committed facility size up to $1.0 billion, subject to satisfying certain requirements and obtaining additional lender commitments. On April 27, 2016, the Company expanded the borrowing capacity under the 2015 Credit Facility from $600.0 million to $800.0 million by partially exercising the accordion feature under the terms of the Credit Agreement. The 2015 Credit Facility also includes a $50.0 million sub-limit for swing-line loans and up to $60.0 million available for issuances of letters of credit. Swing-line loans and letters of credit reduce availability under the 2015 Credit Facility on a dollar-for-dollar basis. On November 3, 2015, the Company entered into a first amendment to the Credit Agreement. The amendment conforms certain of the terms and covenants to those in the Term Loan Agreement, including limiting the requirement of subsidiary guarantees to material subsidiaries (as defined in the Credit Agreement) meeting certain conditions. At September 30, 2016, there were no subsidiaries meeting this requirement.
Borrowings bear interest at either a specified base rate or LIBOR plus an applicable margin, at the Operating Partnership's option. Per the amendment, the Operating Partnership’s election to change the grid pricing from leverage based to credit rating based pricing initially requires at least two credit ratings of BBB- or better from S&P or Fitch or Baa3 or better from Moody’s. In April 2016, the Corporation received a first time rating of BBB- from Fitch and was upgraded to a BBB- corporate issuer rating by S&P. As a result, the Operating Partnership elected to change the interest rate grid from leverage based pricing to credit rating based pricing in the second quarter of 2016. Under credit rating based pricing, the 2015 Credit Facility bears interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 0.875% to 1.55% per annum or a specified base rate plus 0.0% to 0.55% and requires a facility fee in an amount equal to the aggregate revolving credit

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

commitments (whether or not utilized) multiplied by a rate equal to 0.125% to 0.30% per annum, in each case depending on the Corporation's credit rating. As of September 30, 2016, the 2015 Credit Facility bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% based on the Company's credit rating and incurred a facility fee of 0.25% per annum.
The Operating Partnership may voluntarily prepay the 2015 Credit Facility, in whole or in part, at any time, without premium or penalty, but subject to applicable LIBOR breakage fees, if any. Payment of the 2015 Credit Facility is unconditionally guaranteed by the Corporation and material subsidiaries that meet certain conditions (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The 2015 Credit Facility is full recourse to the Operating Partnership and the aforementioned guarantors.
As a result of entering into the 2015 Credit Facility and expanding the borrowing capacity, the Company incurred costs of $4.8 million. These deferred financing costs are being amortized to interest expense over the remaining initial term of the 2015 Credit Facility. The unamortized deferred financing costs relating to the 2015 Credit Facility were $3.2 million as of both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and recorded in deferred costs and other assets, net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
As of September 30, 2016, $105.0 million was outstanding, $0.3 million of letters of credit were issued and $694.7 million of borrowing capacity was available under the 2015 Credit Facility. The Operating Partnership's ability to borrow under the 2015 Credit Facility is subject to ongoing compliance with a number of customary financial covenants and other customary affirmative and negative covenants. As of September 30, 2016, the Corporation and the Operating Partnership were in compliance with these financial covenants.
2013 Credit Facility
On March 31, 2015, the secured 2013 Credit Facility was terminated and its outstanding borrowings were repaid with proceeds from the 2015 Credit Facility. Properties securing this facility became unencumbered upon its termination. The 2013 Credit Facility's borrowing margin was LIBOR plus 2.50% based on the Company's leverage, with an unused fee of 0.35%. Upon terminating the 2013 Credit Facility, the Company recognized debt extinguishment costs of $2.0 million, resulting from the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs.
Line of Credit
A special purpose entity indirectly owned by the Corporation had access to a $40.0 million secured revolving line of credit, which expired on March 27, 2016.
Term Loan
On November 3, 2015, the Company entered into a Term Loan Agreement among the Operating Partnership, as borrower, the Company as guarantor and the lenders that are parties thereto. The Term Loan Agreement provides for a $325.0 million senior unsecured term facility that has an initial maturity date of November 2, 2018, which may be extended at the Company's option pursuant to two one-year extension options, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and payment of an extension fee. In addition, an accordion feature allows the facility to be increased up to $600.0 million, subject to obtaining additional lender commitments. During the fourth quarter of 2015, upon obtaining additional lender commitments, the Company increased the term facility from $325.0 million to $370.0 million.
The Term Loan Agreement provides that borrowings bear interest at either LIBOR plus 1.35% to 1.80% per annum or a specified base rate plus 0.35% to 0.80% per annum, at the Operating Partnership's option. In each case, the applicable margin is determined based upon the Corporation’s leverage ratio. If the Corporation obtains at least two credit ratings on its senior unsecured long-term indebtedness of BBB- from S&P or Fitch or Baa3 from Moody's, the Operating Partnership may make an irrevocable election to have the margin based upon the Corporation's credit ratings. In April 2016, the Corporation received a first time rating of BBB- from Fitch and was upgraded to a BBB- corporate issuer rating by S&P. As a result, the Operating Partnership elected to change the interest rate grid from leverage based pricing to credit rating based pricing in the second quarter of 2016. Under credit rating based pricing, borrowings bear interest at either LIBOR plus 0.90% to 1.75% per annum or a specified base rate plus 0.0% to 0.75% per annum, in each case depending on the Corporation’s credit ratings. As of September 30, 2016, the Term Loan bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.35% based on the Company's credit rating.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The Operating Partnership may voluntarily prepay the Term Loan, in whole or in part, at any time, without premium or penalty, but subject to applicable LIBOR breakage fees. Borrowings may be repaid without premium or penalty, and may be re-borrowed within 30 days up to the then available loan commitment and subject to occurrence limitations within any twelve-month period. Payment of the Term Loan is unconditionally guaranteed by the Corporation and, under certain circumstances, by one or more material subsidiaries (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement) of the Corporation. The obligations of the Corporation and any guarantor under the Term Loan are full recourse to the Corporation and each guarantor.
As a result of entering into the Term Loan, the Company incurred origination costs of $2.3 million. These deferred financing costs are being amortized to interest expense over the remaining initial term of the Term Loan. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the unamortized deferred financing costs relating to the Term Loan were $1.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively, and recorded net against the principal balance of the Term Loan on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
As of September 30, 2016, the Term Loan was fully drawn. The Operating Partnership's ability to borrow under the Term Loan is subject to ongoing compliance with a number of customary financial covenants and other customary affirmative and negative covenants. The Corporation has unconditionally guaranteed all obligations of the Operating Partnership under the Term Loan Agreement. As of September 30, 2016, the Corporation and the Operating Partnership were in compliance with these financial covenants.
Senior Unsecured Notes
On August 18, 2016, the Operating Partnership completed a private placement of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes, which are guaranteed by the Corporation. The Senior Unsecured Notes were issued at 99.378% of their principal amount, resulting in net proceeds of $296.2 million, after deducting transaction fees and expenses. The Senior Unsecured Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.450% per year, payable on March 15 and September 15 of each year, until the maturity date of September 15, 2026. The Company has agreed to file with the SEC and cause to become effective a registration statement pursuant to which the Company will offer to exchange the Senior Unsecured Notes for substantially similar registered notes.
The Senior Unsecured Notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at the Operating Partnership’s option, at a redemption price equal to the sum of: an amount equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Unsecured Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, up to, but not including, the redemption date; and a make-whole premium calculated in accordance with the indenture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any of the Senior Unsecured Notes are redeemed on or after June 15, 2026 (three months prior to the maturity date of the Senior Unsecured Notes), the redemption price will not include a make-whole premium.  
In connection with the offering, the Operating Partnership incurred $3.0 million in deferred financing costs. This amount is being amortized to interest expense over the life of the Senior Unsecured Notes. As of September 30, 2016, the unamortized deferred financing costs relating to the Senior Unsecured Notes were $2.9 million and recorded net against the Senior Unsecured Notes principal balance on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
In connection with the issuance of the Senior Unsecured Notes, the Corporation and Operating Partnership are subject to ongoing compliance with a number of customary financial covenants and other customary affirmative and negative covenants. As of September 30, 2016, the Corporation and the Operating Partnership were in compliance with these financial covenants.
Master Trust Notes
The Company has access to an asset-backed securitization platform, the Spirit Master Funding Program, to raise capital through the issuance of non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans. The Spirit Master Funding Program consists of two separate securitization trusts, Master Trust 2013 and Master Trust 2014, each of which have one or multiple bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities as issuers or co-issuers of the notes. Each issuer is an indirect wholly-owned special purpose entity of the Corporation.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The Master Trust Notes are summarized below:
 
Stated
Rates (1)
 
Maturity
 
September 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
 
 
 
(in Years)
 
(in Thousands)
Series 2014-1 Class A1
5.1
%
 
3.7
 
$
56,759

 
$
65,027

Series 2014-1 Class A2
5.4
%
 
3.8
 
253,300

 
253,300

Series 2014-2
5.8
%
 
4.5
 
227,150

 
229,674

Series 2014-3
5.7
%
 
5.5
 
311,936

 
312,276

Series 2014-4 Class A1
3.5
%
 
3.3
 
150,000

 
150,000

Series 2014-4 Class A2
4.6
%
 
13.3
 
360,000

 
360,000

Total Master Trust 2014 notes
5.1
%
 
6.8
 
1,359,145

 
1,370,277

Series 2013-1 Class A
3.9
%
 
2.2
 
125,000

 
125,000

Series 2013-2 Class A
5.3
%
 
7.2
 
193,515

 
196,817

Total Master Trust 2013 notes
4.7
%
 
5.3
 
318,515

 
321,817

Total Master Trust Notes
 
 
 
 
1,677,660

 
1,692,094

Debt discount, net
 
 
 
 
(19,829
)
 
(22,909
)
Deferred financing costs, net
 
 
 
 
(17,138
)
 
(19,345
)
Total Master Trust Notes, net
 
 
 
 
$
1,640,693

 
$
1,649,840

(1) Represents the individual series stated interest rate as of September 30, 2016 and the weighted average stated rate of the total Master Trust Notes, based on the collective series outstanding principal balances as of September 30, 2016.
As of September 30, 2016, the Master Trust 2014 notes were secured by 863 owned and financed properties issued by five indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Corporation. The notes issued under Master Trust 2014 are cross-collateralized by the assets of all issuers within this trust. As of September 30, 2016, the Master Trust 2013 notes were secured by 307 owned and financed properties issued by a single indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation.
CMBS
As of September 30, 2016, indirect wholly-owned special purpose entity subsidiaries of the Corporation were borrowers under 30 fixed-rate non-recourse loans, excluding one loan in default, which have been securitized into CMBS and are secured by the borrowers' respective leased properties and related assets. The stated interest rates of the loans as of September 30, 2016, excluding the defaulted loan, ranged from 3.90% to 6.52% with a weighted average stated interest rate of 5.91%. As of September 30, 2016, these fixed-rate loans were secured by 139 properties. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the unamortized deferred financing costs associated with these fixed-rate loans were $4.9 million and $5.5 million, respectively, and recorded net against the principal balance of the mortgages and notes payable on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The deferred financing costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the respective loans.
As of September 30, 2016, a borrower was in default under the loan agreement relating to one CMBS fixed-rate loan where the three properties securing the respective loan were no longer generating sufficient revenue to pay the scheduled debt service. These properties with either be sold or foreclosed. The default interest rate on this loan was 9.85%. The borrower is a bankruptcy remote special purpose entity and the sole owner of the collateral securing the loan obligations. As of September 30, 2016, the aggregate principal balance under the defaulted loan was $28.6 million, which includes $8.8 million of interest added to principal. In addition, approximately $10.5 million of lender controlled restricted cash is being held in connection with this loan that may be applied to reduce amounts owed.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Convertible Notes
In May 2014, the Corporation issued $402.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% convertible notes due in 2019 and $345.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.75% convertible notes due in 2021. Interest on the Convertible Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The 2019 Notes will mature on May 15, 2019 and the 2021 Notes will mature on May 15, 2021.
The Convertible Notes are convertible only during certain periods and, subject to certain circumstances, into cash, shares of the Corporation's common stock, or a combination thereof. The initial conversion rate applicable to each series is 76.3636 per $1,000 principal note (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $13.10 per share of common stock, representing a 22.5% premium above the public offering price of the common stock offered concurrently at the time the Convertible Notes were issued). The conversion rate is subject to adjustment for certain anti-dilution events, including special distributions and regular quarterly cash dividends exceeding $0.16625 per share. As of September 30, 2016, the conversion rate was 76.7079 per $1,000 principal note. Earlier conversion may be triggered if shares of the Corporation's common stock trades higher than the established thresholds, if the Convertible Notes trade below established thresholds, or certain corporate events occur.
In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company recorded a discount of $56.7 million, which represents the estimated value of the embedded conversion feature for each of the Convertible Notes. The discount is being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of each of the 2019 Notes and 2021 Notes. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the unamortized discount was $35.8 million and $42.7 million, respectively. The discount is shown net against the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Convertible Notes on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The equity component of the conversion feature is recorded in capital in excess of par value in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, net of financing transaction costs.
In connection with the offering, the Company also incurred $19.6 million in deferred financing costs. This amount has been allocated on a pro-rata basis to each of the Convertible Notes and is being amortized to interest expense over the term of each note. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the unamortized deferred financing costs relating to the Convertible Notes were $12.2 million and $14.7 million, respectively, and recorded net against the Convertible Notes principal balance on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Debt Extinguishment
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company extinguished a total of $817.3 million aggregate principal amount of senior mortgage indebtedness with a weighted average contractual interest rate of 6.02%. As a result of these transactions, the Company recognized a net gain on debt extinguishment of approximately $0.3 million. The gain was primarily attributable to the extinguishment of seven defaulted mortgage loans upon transferring the properties collateralizing these loans to the lender.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company extinguished a total of $378.6 million aggregate principal amount of senior mortgage indebtedness with a weighted average contractual interest rate of 5.64% and terminated the 2013 Credit Facility. As a result of these transactions, the Company recognized a net gain on debt extinguishment of approximately $2.5 million. The gain was primarily attributable to the write-off of net debt premiums and the reduction of $17.5 million of debt using net sale proceeds of $14.0 million from the sale of four properties securing a portion of a defaulted CMBS loan, partially offset by defeasance fees.
Debt Maturities
As of September 30, 2016, scheduled debt maturities of the Company’s Revolving Credit Facilities, Term Loan, Senior Unsecured Notes, mortgages and notes payable and Convertible Notes, including balloon payments, are as follows (in thousands):
 
Scheduled
Principal
 
Balloon
Payment
 
Total
Remainder of 2016 (1)
$
6,004

 
$
28,557

 
$
34,561

2017
26,115

 
233,386

 
259,501

2018
42,115

 
552,779

 
594,894

2019
44,325

 
517,500

 
561,825

2020
39,096

 
413,206

 
452,302

Thereafter
249,792

 
1,650,775

 
1,900,567

Total
$
407,447

 
$
3,396,203

 
$
3,803,650

(1) The balloon payment balance in 2016 includes $28.6 million, including $8.8 million of capitalized interest, for the acceleration of principal payable following an event of default under one non-recourse CMBS loan with a stated maturity in 2017.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Interest Expense
The following table is a summary of the components of interest expense related to the Company's borrowings (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Interest expense – Revolving Credit Facilities (1)
$
1,155

 
$
608

 
$
2,507

 
$
1,997

Interest expense – Term Loan
1,307

 

 
3,376

 

Interest expense – Senior Unsecured Notes
1,595

 

 
1,595

 

Interest expense – mortgages and notes payable
33,291

 
45,460

 
113,837

 
140,731

Interest expense – Convertible Notes
6,127

 
6,127

 
18,382

 
18,382

Non-cash interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs
2,303

 
1,920

 
6,706

 
5,893

Amortization of net losses related to interest rate swaps
28

 
27

 
85

 
81

Amortization of debt (premium)/discount, net
1,847

 
531

 
3,354

 
1,670

Total interest expense
$
47,653

 
$
54,673

 
$
149,842

 
$
168,754

(1) Includes facility fees of approximately $0.5 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and approximately $1.5 million and $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Note 5. Derivative and Hedging Activities
The Company uses interest rate derivative contracts to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates on its variable rate debt. These derivatives are considered cash flow hedges and are recorded on a gross basis at fair value. Assessments of hedge effectiveness are performed quarterly using regression analysis and the measurement of hedge ineffectiveness is based on the hypothetical derivative method. The effective portion of changes in fair value are recorded in AOCL and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transactions affect earnings. The ineffective portion is recorded immediately in earnings in general and administrative expenses.
The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by its derivative counterparties. The Company evaluates counterparty credit risk through monitoring the creditworthiness of counterparties, which includes review of debt ratings and financial performance. To mitigate its credit risk, the Company enters into agreements with counterparties it considers credit-worthy, such as large financial institutions with favorable credit ratings.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the notional amount and fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments (dollars in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value of Liability
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Notional
Amount
 
Fixed
Interest
Rate
 
Effective
Date
 
Maturity
Date
 
September 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Interest Rate Swaps(1)
 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
$
61,758

 
5.14
%
 
01/02/14
 
12/13/18
 
$

 
$
(934
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$

 
$
(934
)
(1) Represents a tranche of eight individual interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts ranging from $7.6 million to $7.9 million. The payment terms, stated interest rate, effective date, and maturity date of these swaps are consistent with the terms of the debt.
During June 2016, the Company terminated the remaining interest rate swap agreements upon the repayment of eight CMBS variable-rate loans. The Company paid $1.7 million to terminate these interest rate swap agreements and recognized a loss of $1.7 million, which is included in general and administrative expenses.
The following tables provide information about the amounts recorded in AOCL, as well as the loss recorded in operations, when reclassified out of AOCL or recognized in earnings immediately, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively (in thousands):
 
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized
in AOCL on Derivative
(Effective Portion)
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Interest rate swaps
 
$
28

 
$
(797
)
 
$
(1,145
)
 
$
(1,608
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount of Loss Reclassified from
AOCL into Operations
(Effective Portion)
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Location of Loss Reclassified from AOCL into Operations
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Interest expense
 
$

 
$
(277
)
 
$
(459
)
 
$
(898
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount of Loss Recognized in
Operations on Derivative
(Ineffective Portion) (1)
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Location of Loss Recognized in Operations on Derivatives
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
General and administrative expense
 
$

 
$

 
$
(1,706
)
 
$
(78
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount of Loss Recognized in
Operations on Derivative
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging instruments
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Location of Loss Recognized in Operations on Derivatives
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
General and administrative expense
 
$

 
$

 
$
(18
)
 
$

(1) Amounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, include losses of $1.7 million and $76.0 thousand that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss in the balance sheet resulting from hedged transactions that were no longer probable of occurring as the swaps were terminated prior to their respective maturity dates.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Approximately $8 thousand of the remaining balance in AOCL is estimated to be reclassified as an increase to interest expense during the next twelve months. The Company does not enter into derivative contracts for speculative or trading purposes.
Note 6. Stockholders’ Equity
Issuance of Common Stock
On April 15, 2016, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 34.5 million shares of its common stock, at $11.15 per share, including 4.5 million shares sold pursuant to the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares, for gross proceeds of approximately $384.7 million. Net proceeds were approximately $368.9 million after deducting underwriter discounts and offering costs paid by the Company. The net proceeds were initially used to reduce amounts outstanding under the Term Loan.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, portions of awards of restricted common stock and performance share awards granted to certain of the Company's officers and other employees vested. The vesting of these awards, granted pursuant to the Amended Incentive Award Plan, resulted in federal and state income tax liabilities for the recipients. As permitted by the terms of the Amended Incentive Award Plan and the award grants, certain executive officers and employees elected to surrender 0.2 million shares of common stock valued at $0.7 million, solely to pay the associated minimum statutory tax withholdings during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The Company records its repurchased shares of common stock using the cost method. Shares repurchased are considered retired under Maryland law and the cost of the stock repurchased is recorded as a reduction to common stock and accumulated deficit on the consolidated balance sheets.
ATM Program
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Corporation sold 6.3 million shares of its common stock under its ATM Program, at a weighted average share price of $12.47, for aggregate gross proceeds of $79.0 million and aggregate net proceeds of $77.7 million after payment of commissions and other issuance costs of $1.3 million. The net proceeds were used to fund acquisitions, repay borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facilities and for general corporate purposes. As of September 30, 2016, $24.5 million in gross proceeds capacity remained available under the ATM Program.
Stock Repurchase Program
In February 2016, the Company's Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program, which authorizes the Company to purchase up to $200 million of its common stock in the open market or through private transactions from time to time over the next 18 months. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time at the Company's discretion. The Company intends to fund any repurchases with the net proceeds from asset sales, cash flows from operations, existing cash on the balance sheet and other sources. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, no stock was repurchased under the stock repurchase program.
Dividends Declared
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Corporation's Board of Directors declared the following dividends:
Declaration Date
 
Dividend Per Share
 
Record Date
 
Total Amount
 
Payment Date
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
March 15, 2016
 
$
0.17500

 
March 31, 2016
 
$
77,596

 
April 15, 2016
June 15, 2016
 
$
0.17500

 
June 30, 2016
 
$
83,939

 
July 15, 2016
September 15, 2016
 
$
0.17500

 
September 30, 2016
 
$
84,606

 
October 14, 2016
The dividend declared on September 15, 2016 was paid on October 14, 2016 and is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities as of September 30, 2016.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Note 7. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is periodically subject to claims or litigation in the ordinary course of business, including claims generated from business conducted by tenants on real estate owned by the Company. In these instances, the Company is typically indemnified by the tenant against any losses that might be suffered, and the Company and/or the tenant are typically insured against such claims.

On September 8, 2015, Haggen Holdings, LLC and a number of its affiliates, including Haggen Operations Holdings, LLC, (collectively, the "Debtors") filed petitions for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. At the time of the filing, Haggen Operations Holdings, LLC leased 20 properties on a triple net basis from a subsidiary of the Company under a master lease with initial monthly rents of $1.4 million and an initial lease expiration date of February 28, 2035. Haggen Holdings, LLC is the guarantor of the tenant’s obligations under that master lease. A subsidiary of the Company and the Debtors entered into a settlement agreement whereby the subsidiary consented to the partial assumption and partial rejection of the master lease permitting (a) the assumption of nine stores subject to the lease and their assignment to three unaffiliated grocery operators with winning bids in an auction of the respective leaseholds, (b) the rejection of the leasehold with respect to six of the stores and their return to the Company's possession, and (c) the assumption and continued operation by the tenant of five of the stores. Under the settlement agreement, the subsidiary of the Company received an unsecured stipulated damages claim for $21.0 million against each of Haggen Operations Holdings, LLC and Haggen Holdings, LLC, as well as certain agreed upon fees, expenses and cure payments in the bankruptcy. The court approved the settlement agreement in an order entered November 25, 2015.

During the second quarter of 2016, the bankruptcy court approved a settlement agreement, by and between our subsidiary, the Debtors and Albertson’s LLC, which provides for (a) the partial assignment of the existing Haggen Operations Holdings, LLC master lease to Albertson’s LLC with respect to four of the five properties under the master lease, (b) the rejection of the leasehold with respect to the one store not included in the master lease assignment, (c) the execution of a new lease or leases between the subsidiary of the Company and Albertson’s LLC with respect to the four assigned stores, including a $0.35 million annual rent reduction for one store, and (d) the reimbursement of certain of the Company's fees, expenses and cure amounts solely with respect to the assigned stores. In return for the rent concession, Albertson’s LLC paid the Company $3.0 million upon execution of the amended leases and the Debtors have agreed to grant the Company an allowed administrative claim of $0.8 million. The $3.0 million payment has been recorded to other liabilities on the balance sheet and will be amortized to rent over the remaining lease term. In return for the rejected store, the Company has been granted an incremental allowed unsecured claim of $2.6 million, of which $1.8 million is entitled to administrative priority, against each of Haggen Operations Holdings, LLC and Haggen Holdings, LLC.

Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, the Company collected and recognized $2.5 million of the $21.0 million original stipulated damages claim following the property assignments to Albertsons's LLC, and the remaining amounts will be recognized when collected. The amount of the settlement claim was negotiated based on lost rent relating to rejected properties and below market rents on properties assigned to new operators through bankruptcy. As a result, a portion of the collections are recorded in interest income and other in the income statement, and the remainder is recorded in other liabilities on the balance sheet and amortized to rent over the remaining lease term. Of the $2.5 million noted above, $1.8 million was recognized as lease termination income with the remainder recorded on the balance sheet. As of September 30, 2016, the bankruptcy proceeding remains ongoing and there is no guaranty that the remaining claims will be paid or otherwise satisfied in full.
As of September 30, 2016, there were no outstanding claims against the Company that are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
As of September 30, 2016, the Company had commitments totaling $58.0 million, of which $24.7 million relates to future acquisitions with the remainder to fund improvements on properties the Company currently owns. Commitments related to acquisitions contain standard cancellation clauses contingent on the results of due diligence. Of the total commitments of $58.0 million, $43.6 million is expected to be funded during fiscal year 2016. In addition, the Company is contingently liable for $5.7 million of debt owed by one of its tenants and is indemnified by that tenant for any payments the Company may be required to make on such debt.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The Company estimates future costs for known environmental remediation requirements when it is probable that the Company has incurred a liability and the related costs can be reasonably estimated. The Company considers various factors when estimating its environmental liabilities, and adjustments are made when additional information becomes available that affects the estimated costs to study or remediate any environmental issues. When only a wide range of estimated amounts can be reasonably established and no other amount within the range is better than another, the low end of the range is recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

Note 8. Fair Value Measurements
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are summarized below. The following table sets forth the Company’s financial liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
 
 
 
Fair Value Hierarchy Level
 
Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps financial liabilities
$
(934
)
 
$

 
$
(934
)
 
$

The interest rate swaps are measured using a market approach, using prices obtained from a nationally recognized pricing service and pricing models with market observable inputs such as interest rates and volatilities. These measurements are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
Fair value measurement of an asset on a nonrecurring basis occurs when events or changes in circumstances related to an asset indicate that the carrying amount of the asset is no longer recoverable. The following table sets forth the Company’s assets that were accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Hierarchy Level
 
Impairment
Charges (1)
Description
Fair Value
 
Dispositions
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
September 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
7,772

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,772

 
$
(12,612
)
Industrial
3,753

 

 

 

 
3,753

 
(5,432
)
Long-lived assets held and used by asset type
11,525

 

 

 

 
11,525

 
(18,044
)
Lease intangible assets
5,059

 

 

 

 
5,059

 
(8,403
)
Other assets

 

 

 

 

 
301

Long-lived assets held for sale
9,746

 
(33,668
)
 

 

 
43,414

 
(15,250
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(41,396
)
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$
29,626

 
$
(3,207
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
32,833

 
$
(20,727
)
Industrial
9,598

 

 

 

 
9,598

 
(16,182
)
Office
21,074

 

 

 

 
21,074

 
(14,093
)
Long-lived assets held and used by asset type
60,298

 
(3,207
)
 

 

 
63,505

 
(51,002
)
Lease intangible assets
3,843

 

 

 

 
3,843

 
(3,825
)
Other assets

 

 

 

 

 
(324
)
Long-lived assets held for sale
15,957

 
(33,563
)
 

 

 
49,520

 
(15,578
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(70,729
)
(1) Impairment charges are presented for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and for the year ended December 31, 2015.
The fair values of impaired real estate and intangible assets were determined by using the following information, depending on availability, in order of preference: signed purchase and sale agreements or letters of intent; judicial foreclosure price; sales prices for comparable properties; estimates of cash flow, which consider, among other things, contractual and forecasted rental revenues, leasing assumptions, and expenses based upon market conditions; and expectations for the use of the real estate. Based on these inputs, the Company determined that its valuation of the impaired real estate and intangible assets falls within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and for the year ended December 31, 2015, we determined that seven and eighteen long-lived assets held and used, respectively, were impaired. The Company estimated the fair value of these properties using weighted average sales price per square foot of comparable properties for all of the impaired properties during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and for thirteen of the eighteen impaired properties during the year ended December 31, 2015.


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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The following table provides information about the weighted average sales price per square foot of comparable properties used to estimate fair value (price per square foot in dollars):
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Range
 
Weighted Average
 
Square Footage
 
Range
 
Weighted Average
 
Square Footage
Long-lived assets held and used by asset type
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail
$62.84 - $214.29
 
$
110.54

 
91,817

 
$41.21 - $168.30
 
$
79.90

 
153,008

Industrial
$2.50 - $38.15
 
$
21.59

 
160,477

 
$17.77 - $22.00
 
$
19.40

 
375,076

Office
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
$58.17 - $133.61
 
$
104.53

 
204,936

Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial assets and liabilities for which the carrying values approximate their fair values include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and escrow deposits, and accounts receivable and payable. Generally, these assets and liabilities are short-term in duration and are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value, on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
In addition to the disclosures for assets and liabilities required to be measured at fair value at the balance sheet date, companies are required to disclose the estimated fair values of all financial instruments, even if they are not carried at their fair values. The fair values of financial instruments are estimates based upon market conditions and perceived risks at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. These estimates require management’s judgment and may not be indicative of the future fair values of the assets and liabilities.
The estimated fair value of the loans receivable is determined using future cash flows discounted at current replacement rates for these instruments. Cash flows are determined using contractual loan payments. The current replacement rates are determined by using yield curves calculated by aggregating comparably rated USD denominated U.S. corporate debt or the index to which these financial instruments are tied. The Revolving Credit Facilities, Term Loan, Senior Unsecured Notes, mortgages and notes payable and Convertible Notes were measured using future cash flows discounted at current replacement rates for these instruments. Cash flows are determined using a forward interest rate yield curve. The current replacement rates are determined by using the U.S. Treasury yield curve or the index to which these financial instruments are tied, and adjusted for the credit spreads. Credit spreads take into consideration general market conditions, maturity and collateral. These measurements are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The following table discloses fair value information for these financial instruments (in thousands): 
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Loans receivable, net
$
69,218

 
$
75,749

 
$
104,003

 
$
110,019

Revolving Credit Facilities
105,000

 
107,841

 

 

Term Loan, net (1)
368,400

 
378,223

 
322,902

 
338,366

Senior Unsecured Notes, net (1)
295,215

 
300,186

 

 

Mortgages and notes payable, net (1)
2,241,783

 
2,401,124

 
3,079,787

 
3,220,239

Convertible Notes, net (1)
699,465

 
837,650

 
690,098

 
713,095

(1) The carrying value of the debt instruments are net of unamortized deferred financing costs and certain debt discounts/premiums.


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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Note 9. Significant Credit and Revenue Concentration
As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company’s real estate investments are operated by 452 and 438 tenants, respectively, that operate within retail, office and industrial property types across various industries throughout the U.S. Shopko operates in the general merchandise industry and is the Company’s largest tenant as a percentage of Normalized Revenue. Total rental revenues from properties leased to Shopko for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, contributed 8.0% and 9.9% of the Company's Normalized Revenue from continuing operations, respectively. No other tenant contributed 4% or more of the Company’s Normalized Revenue during any of the periods presented. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company's net investment in Shopko properties represents approximately 6.1% and 6.9%, respectively, of the Company’s total assets and the Company's real estate investment in Shopko represents approximately 8.0% and 9.0%, respectively, of the Company's total real estate investment portfolio.
Note 10. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The following table presents the supplemental cash flow disclosures (in thousands):
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
 
Reduction of debt through sale of certain real estate properties
$

 
$
30,555

Reduction of debt in exchange for collateral assets
47,780

 
7,904

Real estate acquired in exchange for loans receivable
26,609

 

Net real estate and other collateral assets surrendered to lender
22,728

 
7,384

Accrued interest capitalized to principal (1)
3,584

 
4,686

Accrued performance share dividend rights
340

 
459

(1) Accrued and overdue interest on certain CMBS notes that have been intentionally placed in default.

Note 11. Incentive Award Plan
On May 11, 2016, the stockholders of the Company approved the Amended Incentive Award Plan, which increased the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance thereunder by 5.5 million shares. As of September 30, 2016, 5.7 million shares remained available for award under the Amended Incentive Award Plan.
Restricted Shares of Common Stock
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company granted 0.9 million restricted shares under the Amended Incentive Award Plan to certain executive officers and employees. The Company recorded $11.7 million in deferred compensation associated with these grants, which will be recognized in expense over the service period of the awards. As of September 30, 2016, there were approximately 1.0 million unvested restricted shares outstanding.
Performance Share Awards
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Board of Directors or committee thereof approved an initial target grant of 0.3 million performance shares, net of forfeitures of 0.1 million, to executive officers of the Company. The performance period of this grant runs from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018. Potential shares of the Corporation's common stock that each participant is eligible to receive is based on the initial target number of shares granted multiplied by a percentage range between 0% and 250%. Grant date fair value was calculated using the Monte Carlo simulation model, which incorporated stock price correlation, projected dividend yields and other variables over the time horizons matching the performance periods. Stock-based compensation expense associated with unvested performance share awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum required service period, which is generally three years. Based on the grant date fair value, the Corporation expects to recognize $4.1 million in compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period associated with this market-based grant.
Approximately $0.4 million and $0.2 million in dividend rights have been accrued for non-vested performance share awards outstanding as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. For outstanding non-vested awards at September 30, 2016, 0.8 million shares would have been released based on the Corporation's TSR relative to the specified peer groups through that date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, 0.2 million shares were released at target in connection with qualifying terminations of participants.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Stock-based Compensation Expense
For the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized $3.4 million and $3.5 million, respectively, in stock-based compensation expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized $7.2 million and $10.8 million, respectively, in stock-based compensation expense.
As of September 30, 2016, the remaining unamortized stock-based compensation expense, including amounts relating to the performance share awards, totaled $16.7 million, including $11.2 million related to restricted stock awards and $5.5 million related to performance share awards, which is recognized as the greater of the amount amortized on a straight-line basis over the service period of each applicable award or the amount vested over the vesting periods.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Note 12. Income Per Share
Income per share has been computed using the two-class method. Income per common share under the two-class method is computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common stockholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both shares of common stock and participating securities based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Classification of the Company's unvested restricted stock, which contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends, are deemed participating securities under the two-class method. Under the two-class method, earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares are deducted from income from continuing operations in the computation of net income attributable to common stockholders. The table below is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per share computed using the two-class method (dollars in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Basic and diluted income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
9,439

 
$
9,053

 
$
57,237

 
$
19,940

Gain on disposition of assets
17,960

 
5,991

 
39,221

 
66,291

Less: income attributable to unvested restricted stock
(192
)
 
(132
)
 
(430
)
 
(566
)
Income used in basic and diluted income per share from continuing operations
27,207

 
14,912

 
96,028

 
85,665

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

 
(41
)
 

 
680

Net income attributable to common stockholders used in basic and diluted income per share
$
27,207

 
$
14,871

 
$
96,028

 
$
86,345

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding
480,326,857

 
441,512,930

 
457,992,378

 
430,650,925

Less: unvested weighted average shares of restricted stock
(772,495
)
 
(1,307,582
)
 
(728,852
)
 
(1,263,218
)
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used in basic income per share
479,554,362

 
440,205,348

 
457,263,526

 
429,387,707

Net income per share attributable to common stockholders—basic
$
0.06

 
$
0.03

 
$
0.21

 
$
0.20

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding: (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unvested performance shares
67,506

 
147,098

 
33,938

 
347,055

Stock options
4,688

 
1,519

 
4,159

 
4,014

Convertible debt
972,054

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used in diluted income per share
480,598,610

 
440,353,965

 
457,301,623

 
429,738,776

Net income per share attributable to common stockholders—diluted
$
0.06

 
$
0.03

 
$
0.21

 
$
0.20

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Potentially dilutive shares of common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unvested shares of restricted stock
181,667

 
271,462

 
121,230

 
393,164

Total
181,667

 
271,462

 
121,230

 
393,164

(1)  Assumes the most dilutive issuance of potentially issuable shares between the two-class and treasury stock method unless the result would be anti-dilutive.

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - (continued)
September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The Corporation intends to satisfy its exchange obligation for the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to the note holders entirely in cash, therefore, the "if-converted" method does not apply and the treasury stock method is being used. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Corporation's average stock price was above the conversion price, resulting in 972,054 potentially dilutive shares related to the conversion spread. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Corporation's average stock price was below the conversion price, resulting in zero potentially dilutive shares related to the conversion spread.
Note 13. Costs Associated With Restructuring Activities
On November 16, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the strategic decision to relocate its headquarters from Scottsdale, Arizona to Dallas, Texas. The Company began occupying temporary office space in the new headquarters building in the spring of 2016, and finalized the move with the opening of the new office space in late September 2016. As a result of moving its corporate headquarters, the Company is incurring various restructuring charges, including employee separation and relocation costs. Restructuring charges incurred for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 totaled $3.3 million and $5.7 million, respectively, and are included within restructuring charges on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Restructuring charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were reduced for $0.2 million of straight-line rent payable that was previously recognized for the Company's Scottsdale headquarters in association with lease termination. To date, the Company has incurred restructuring charges totaling $12.8 million.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the liability attributable to restructuring charges incurred as of September 30, 2016, which is recorded within accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
 
Employee Separation/Relocation Costs
 
Other Restructuring Costs
 
Total
Beginning balance, as of December 31, 2015
$
5,754

 
$
172

 
$
5,926

Accruals
2,360

 
2,786

 
5,146

Payments
(5,901
)
 
(1,993
)
 
(7,894
)
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2016
$
2,213

 
$
965

 
$
3,178

The Company currently anticipates total relocation related costs of approximately $20.9 million, of which $13.0 million is for restructuring, $3.9 million is for capitalizable costs related to tenant improvements and fixtures for the new corporate headquarters space and $4.0 million represents other relocation costs, primarily for redundant office space and employee salaries and benefits for departing employees, incurred during the transition phase.
Note 14. Subsequent Events
On October 26, 2016, the Company completed the sale of 108 properties to a tenant, 84 Properties, LLC, for total cash consideration of $205.7 million.
On November 2, 2016, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new $500 million ATM Program, and on November 8, 2016, the Corporation terminated its existing ATM Program.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Special Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. When used in this quarterly report, the words “estimate,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seek,” “approximately” or “plan,” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions of management.
Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and you should not rely on them as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods which may be incorrect or imprecise and we may not be able to realize them. We do not guarantee that the transactions and events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following risks and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements:
industry and economic conditions;
volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets, including potential fluctuations in the CPI;
our success in implementing our business strategy and our ability to identify, underwrite, finance, consummate, integrate and manage diversifying acquisitions or investments;
our ability to diversify our tenant base and reduce the concentration of our significant tenant;
the nature and extent of future competition;
increases in our costs of borrowing as a result of changes in interest rates and other factors;
our ability to access debt and equity capital markets;
our ability to pay down, refinance, restructure and/or extend our indebtedness as it becomes due;
our ability and willingness to renew our leases upon expiration and to reposition our properties on the same or better terms upon expiration in the event such properties are not renewed by tenants or we exercise our rights to replace existing tenants upon default;
the impact of any financial, accounting, legal or regulatory issues or litigation that may affect us or our major tenants;
our ability to manage our expanded operations;
risks related to the relocation of our corporate headquarters to Dallas, Texas;
our ability and willingness to maintain our qualification as a REIT; and
other risks inherent in the real estate business, including tenant defaults, potential liability relating to environmental matters, illiquidity of real estate investments and potential damages from natural disasters.
The factors included in this quarterly report, including the documents incorporated by reference, and documents we subsequently file with the SEC and incorporate by reference, are not exhaustive and additional factors could adversely affect our business and financial performance. For a discussion of additional risk factors, see the factors included under the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. All forward-looking statements are based on information that was available, and speak only, as of the date on which they were made. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement that becomes untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise, except to the extent we are required to do so in connection with our ongoing requirements under federal securities laws.

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Overview
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. is a New York Stock Exchange listed company under the ticker symbol "SRC". We are a self-administered and self-managed REIT with in-house capabilities including acquisition, portfolio management, asset management, credit research, real estate research, legal, finance and accounting and capital markets. We primarily invest in single-tenant, operationally essential real estate assets throughout the U.S., which are generally acquired through strategic sale-leaseback transactions and subsequently leased on long-term, triple-net basis to high-quality tenants with business operations within predominantly retail, but also office and industrial property types. Single tenant, operationally essential real estate consists of properties that are generally free-standing, commercial real estate facilities where our tenants conduct activities that are essential to the generation of their sales and profits. In support of our primary business of owning and leasing real estate, we have also strategically originated or acquired long-term, commercial mortgage and other loans to provide a range of financing solutions to our tenants.
We generate our revenue primarily by leasing our properties to our tenants. As of September 30, 2016, our undepreciated investment in real estate and loans totaled approximately $8.39 billion, representing investments in 2,705 properties, including properties and other assets securing our mortgage loans. Of this amount, 99.2% consisted of investment in real estate, representing ownership of 2,630 properties, and the remaining 0.8% consisted of commercial mortgage and other loans receivable primarily secured by the remaining 75 real properties or other related assets.
Our operations are primarily carried out through the Operating Partnership. OP Holdings, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries, is the sole general partner and owns 1.0% of the Operating Partnership. We and one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries are the only limited partners, and together own the remaining 99.0% of the Operating Partnership. Although the Operating Partnership is wholly-owned by us, in the future, we may issue partnership interests in the Operating Partnership to third parties in exchange for property owned by such third parties. In general, any partnership interests in the Operating Partnership issued to third parties would be exchangeable for cash or, at our election, shares of our common stock at specified ratios set when such partnership interests in the Operating Partnership are issued.
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2005. We believe that we have been organized and have operated in a manner that has allowed us to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with such taxable year, and we intend to continue operating in such a manner.
As of September 30, 2016, our owned properties were approximately 98.4% occupied (based on number of properties), and our leases had a weighted average non-cancelable remaining lease term (based on total rental revenue) of approximately 10.5 years. Our leases are generally originated with long lease terms, typically non-cancelable initial terms of 15 to 20 years with tenant renewal options for additional years. As of September 30, 2016, approximately 89% of our single-tenant properties (based on Normalized Rental Revenue) provided for increases in future annual base contractual rent.
2016 Highlights
For the third quarter ended September 30, 2016:
Generated revenues of $172.5 million, a 2.4% increase over revenues reported during the third quarter of 2015.
Generated net income of $0.06 per diluted share, AFFO of $0.22 per diluted share, and FFO of $0.19 per diluted share.
Closed 13 real estate transactions totaling $215.9 million, which added 102 properties to our portfolio, earning a weighted average initial cash yield of approximately 7.50% under leases with a weighted average term of 15.3 years.
Disposed of 17 properties generating gross proceeds of $68.8 million, with a weighted average capitalization rate of 6.18%, resulting in an overall gain on sale of $18.0 million. Included in gross proceeds was $8.8 million of principal and interest that was extinguished as a full or partial settlement of debt related to the transfer of one vacant real estate property securing a CMBS fixed-rate loan that was in default.
Sold 3.3 million shares of common stock under our ATM program, at a weighted average share price of $13.66, generating aggregate net proceeds of $44.7 million.
Issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Unsecured Notes.
Extinguished $322.1 million of high coupon debt that had a 5.63% weighted average interest rate.
Declared cash dividends in the third quarter of $0.175 per share, which equates to an annualized dividend of $0.700 per share.

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2016:
Generated revenues of $512.6 million, a 2.8% increase over the revenues reported during the first nine months of 2015.
Generated net income of $0.21 per diluted share, AFFO of $0.68 per diluted share, and FFO of $0.64 per diluted share.
Closed 36 real estate transactions totaling $456.5 million, which added 227 properties to our portfolio, earning a weighted average initial cash yield of approximately 7.64% under leases with a weighted average term of 15.6 years.
Disposed of 82 properties generating gross proceeds of $313.3 million, with a weighted average capitalization rate of 6.33%, resulting in an overall gain on sale of $39.2 million. Included in gross proceeds was $58.9 million of principal and interest that was extinguished as a full or partial settlement of debt related to the transfer of seven vacant real estate properties securing four CMBS fixed-rate loans that were in default.
Issued 34.5 million shares of common stock, including the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares, in an underwritten public offering at $11.15 per share, raising net proceeds of $368.9 million.
Sold 6.3 million shares of common stock under our ATM program, at a weighted average share price of $12.47, generating aggregate net proceeds of $77.7 million.
Expanded the borrowing capacity under our 2015 Credit Facility from $600.0 million to $800.0 million by partially exercising the accordion feature under the terms of the Credit Agreement.
Issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Unsecured Notes.
Reduced Shopko concentration to 8.0% of Normalized Revenue from 9.1% at December 31, 2015.
Extinguished $817.3 million of high coupon secured debt that had a 6.02% weighted average interest rate.
Factors that May Influence Our Operating Results
Acquisitions
Our principal line of business is acquiring commercial real estate properties and leasing these properties to our tenants. Our ability to grow revenue and produce superior risk adjusted returns will principally depend on our ability to acquire additional properties that meet our investment criteria at a yield sufficiently in excess of our cost of capital. We primarily focus on opportunities to acquire attractive commercial real estate by providing capital to small and middle-market companies that we conclude have stable and proven operating histories and attractive credit characteristics, but lack the access to capital that large companies often have. Small and middle-market companies are often willing to enter into leases with structures and terms that we consider appealing (such as master leases and leases that require ongoing tenant financial reporting) and that we believe increase the security of rental payments.
Operationally Essential Real Estate with Long-Term Leases
We seek to own properties that are operationally essential to our tenants, thereby reducing the risk that our tenants would choose not to renew an expiring lease or reject a lease in bankruptcy. In addition, we seek to enter into leases with relatively long terms, typically with initial terms of 15 to 20 years and tenant renewal options for additional terms with attractive rent escalation provisions. As of September 30, 2016 and 2015, our leases had a weighted average remaining lease term (based on rental revenue) of approximately 10.5 years.
Portfolio Diversification
Our strategy emphasizes a portfolio that (1) derives no more than 10% of its annual rent from any single tenant and no more than 1.0% of its annual rent from any single property, (2) is leased to tenants operating in various industries and (3) is located across the U.S. without significant geographic concentration.
As of September 30, 2016, Shopko represents our most significant tenant at 8.0% of Normalized Revenue. Following the 2014 restructuring of the Shopko master lease and defeasance of the related secured indebtedness, we have continued our objective to reduce the tenant concentration of Shopko. During the twelve months ended September 30, 2016, we sold 19 Shopko properties having an investment value of $118.4 million. These sales, coupled with our increased rental revenue from real estate investments of $627.8 million acquired during the twelve months ended September 30, 2016, have reduced our current Shopko tenant concentration to 8.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to 9.9% for the same period in 2015.
As of September 30, 2016, 84 Properties, LLC, with a 2.8% tenant concentration, was our second most significant tenant. As of September 30, 2016, there were 108 properties under a master lease. The master lease was subject to senior mortgage debt, which was repaid during the three months ended June 30, 2016. The master lease agreement included a purchase option, which upon 180 days prior written notice, 84 Properties, LLC could elect to purchase all

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of the properties from us prior to the end of the 10th, 15th and 20th years of the lease. On October 5, 2016, an amendment to the master lease agreement was executed allowing 84 Properties, LLC to accelerate the exercise of the first purchase option date. On October 26, 2016, we completed the sale of all 108 properties to 84 Properties, LLC for total cash consideration of $205.7 million.
We believe that our experience, in-depth market knowledge and extensive network of long-standing relationships in the real estate industry will continue to provide us access to an ongoing pipeline of attractive acquisitions. However, because we primarily use external financing to fund acquisitions, periods of volatility in the credit and capital markets that may negatively affect the amounts, sources and cost of capital available to us could force us to limit our acquisition activity. Additionally, to the extent that we access capital at a higher cost (reflected in higher interest rates for debt financing or lower stock price for equity financing), our financial results could be adversely affected.
Our Leases
Rent Escalators
Generally, our single-tenant leases contain contractual provisions increasing the rental revenue over the term of the lease at specified dates by: (1) a fixed amount or (2) the lesser of (a) 1 to 1.25 times any increase in CPI over a specified period or (b) a fixed percentage, typically 1% to 2% per year. The percentage of our single-tenant properties (based on Normalized Rental Revenue) containing rent escalators remained consistent at approximately 89% as of both September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015.
Master Lease Structure
Where appropriate, we seek to enter into master leases, pursuant to which we lease multiple properties to a single tenant on an “all or none” basis. We seek to use the master lease structure to prevent a tenant from unilaterally giving up under-performing properties while retaining well-performing properties. Master lease revenue contributed approximately 46% and 45% of our Normalized Rental Revenue as of September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, respectively.
Triple-Net Leases
Our leases are predominantly triple-net leases, which require the tenant to pay all property operating expenses, such as real estate taxes, insurance premiums and repair and maintenance costs. As of September 30, 2016, approximately 84.0% of our single-tenant properties (based on Normalized Rental Revenue) are subject to triple-net leases compared to approximately 85.9% as of September 30, 2015.
Asset Management
The stability of the rental revenue generated by our properties depends principally on our and our tenants’ ability to 1) pay rent and our ability to collect rent due, 2) renew expiring leases or re-lease space upon expiration or other termination, 3) lease currently vacant properties, and 4) maintain or increase rental rates. Each of these could be negatively impacted by adverse economic conditions, particularly those that affect the markets in which our properties are located, downturns in our tenants’ industries, increased competition for our tenants at our property locations, or the bankruptcy of one or more of our tenants. We seek to manage these risks by using our developed underwriting and risk management processes to structure and manage our portfolio.
On September 8, 2015, Haggen Holdings, LLC and a number of its affiliates, including Haggen Operations Holdings, LLC, (collectively, the "Debtors") filed petitions for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. At the time of the filing, Haggen Operations Holdings, LLC leased 20 properties on a triple net basis from a subsidiary of ours under a master lease with initial monthly rents of $1.4 million and an initial lease expiration date of February 28, 2035. Haggen Holdings, LLC is the guarantor of the tenant’s obligations under that master lease. Our subsidiary and the Debtors entered into a settlement agreement whereby our subsidiary consented to the partial assumption and partial rejection of the master lease permitting (a) the assumption of nine stores subject to the lease and their assignment to three unaffiliated grocery operators with winning bids in an auction of the respective leaseholds, (b) the rejection of the leasehold with respect to six of the stores and their return to our possession, and (c) the assumption and continued operation by the tenant of five of the stores. Under the settlement agreement, our subsidiary received an unsecured stipulated damages claim for $21.0 million against each of Haggen Operations Holdings, LLC and Haggen Holdings, LLC, as well as certain agreed upon fees, expenses and cure payments in the bankruptcy. The bankruptcy court approved the settlement agreement in an order entered November 25, 2015.

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During the second quarter of 2016, the bankruptcy court approved a settlement agreement, by and between our subsidiary, the Debtors and Albertson’s LLC, which provides for (a) the partial assignment of the existing Haggen Operations Holdings, LLC master lease to Albertson’s LLC with respect to four of the five properties under the master lease, (b) the rejection of the leasehold with respect to the one store not included in the master lease assignment, (c) the execution of a new lease or leases between our subsidiary and Albertson’s LLC with respect to the four assigned stores, including a $0.35 million annual rent reduction for one store, and (d) the reimbursement of certain of our fees, expenses and cure amounts solely with respect to the assigned stores. In return for the rent concession, Albertson’s LLC paid us $3.0 million upon execution of the amended lease or leases and the Debtors have agreed to grant us an allowed administrative claim of $0.8 million. In return for the rejected store, we have been granted an incremental allowed unsecured claim of $2.6 million, of which $1.8 million is entitled to administrative priority, against each of Haggen Operations Holdings, LLC and Haggen Holdings, LLC.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we sold three of the seven rejected stores for $20.8 million, with the remaining four rejected stores being marketed for sale or lease. In June 2016, we collected $2.5 million of the $21.0 million original stipulated damages claim. We anticipate collecting the balance of each of the aforementioned claims within the next several quarters, although the bankruptcy proceeding remains ongoing, and there is no guaranty that the remaining claims will be paid or otherwise satisfied in full.
Active Management and Monitoring of Risks Related to Our Investments
We seek to measure tenant financial distress risk and lease renewal risk through various processes. Many of our tenants are required to provide corporate-level and/or unit-level financial information, which includes balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement data on a quarterly and/or annual basis. Our underwriting and risk management processes are designed to structure new investments and manage existing investments to mitigate tenant credit quality risks and preserve the long-term return on our invested capital. Since our inception, our occupancy has never been below 96.1% (based on number of properties). As of September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, the percentage of our properties that were occupied was 98.4% and 98.5%, respectively.
Capital Recycling
We continuously evaluate opportunities for the potential disposition of properties in our portfolio when we believe such disposition is appropriate in view of our business objectives, considering criteria including, but not limited to, tenant concentration, tenant credit quality, unit financial performance, local market conditions and lease rates, associated indebtedness, asset location and tenant operation type (e.g., industry, sector, or concept/brand), as well as potential uses of proceeds and tax considerations. As part of this strategy, we attempt at times to enter into 1031 Exchanges, when possible, to defer some or all of the taxable gains on the dispositions, if any, for federal and state income tax purposes.
The timing of any potential dispositions will depend on market conditions and other factors, including but not limited to, our capital needs and ability to defer some or all of the taxable gains on the sales. We can provide no assurance that we will dispose of any additional properties or that future acquisitions and/or dispositions, if any, will qualify as 1031 Exchanges. Furthermore, we can provide no assurance that we will deploy the proceeds from future dispositions in a manner that produces comparable or better yields.
Capital Funding
Our principal demands for funds are for property acquisitions, payment of principal and interest on our outstanding indebtedness, operating and property maintenance expenses and distributions to our stockholders. Generally, cash needs for payments of principal and interest, operating and property maintenance expenses and distributions to stockholders will be generated from cash flows from operations, which are primarily driven by the rental income received from our leased properties, interest income earned on loans receivable and interest income on our cash balances. We generally temporarily fund the acquisition of real estate utilizing our Revolving Credit Facilities or Term Loan, followed by permanent financing through asset level financing or by issuing debt or equity securities.
Interest Costs
Our fixed-rate debt structure provides us with a stable and predictable cash requirement related to our debt service. Any changes to our debt structure, including borrowings under our 2015 Credit Facility, Term Loan or debt financing associated with property acquisitions, could materially influence our operating results depending on the terms of any such indebtedness. A significant amount of our debt provides for scheduled principal payments. As principal is repaid,

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our interest expense decreases. Changing interest rates will increase or decrease the interest expense we incur on unhedged variable interest rate debt and may impact our ability to refinance maturing debt.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires our management to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. We base estimates on the best information available to us at the time, our experience and on various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. If our judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions or other matters had been different, it is possible that different accounting would have been applied, resulting in a different presentation of our consolidated financial statements. From time to time, we re-evaluate our estimates and assumptions. In the event estimates or assumptions prove to be different from actual results, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current estimates and assumptions about matters that are inherently uncertain. A summary of our critical accounting policies is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2015 in the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We have not made any material changes to these policies during the periods covered by this quarterly report.

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Results of Operations
Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 to Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
The following discussion includes the results of our continuing operations as summarized in the table below:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
 Change
 
 % Change
 
 (In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
(Restated)
 
 
 
 
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rentals
$
161,765

 
$
159,183

 
$
2,582

 
1.6
 %
Interest income on loans receivable
1,042

 
1,764

 
(722
)
 
(40.9
)%
Earned income from direct financing leases
660

 
725

 
(65
)
 
(9.0
)%
Tenant reimbursement income
3,469

 
3,780

 
(311
)
 
(8.2
)%
Other income and interest from real estate transactions
5,572

 
2,973

 
2,599

 
87.4
 %
Total revenues
172,508

 
168,425

 
4,083

 
2.4
 %
Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative
15,112

 
12,165

 
2,947

 
24.2
 %
Restructuring charges
3,264

 
100

 
3,164

 
NM

Property costs
6,916

 
6,496

 
420

 
6.5
 %
Real estate acquisition costs
1,056

 
576

 
480

 
83.3
 %
Interest
47,653

 
54,673

 
(7,020
)
 
(12.8
)%
Depreciation and amortization
65,300

 
64,493

 
807

 
1.3
 %
Impairments
15,407

 
21,027

 
(5,620
)
 
(26.7
)%
Total expenses
154,708

 
159,530

 
(4,822
)
 
(3.0
)%
Income from continuing operations before other (expenses) income and income tax expense
17,800

 
8,895

 
8,905

 
NM

Other (expenses) income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Loss) gain on debt extinguishment
(8,349
)
 
342

 
(8,691
)
 
NM

Total other (expenses) income
(8,349
)
 
342


(8,691
)
 
NM

Income from continuing operations before income tax expense
9,451

 
9,237

 
214

 
2.3
 %
Income tax expense
(12
)
 
(184
)
 
172

 
(93.5
)%
Income from continuing operations
$
9,439

 
$
9,053

 
$
386

 
4.3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on disposition of assets
$
17,960

 
$
5,991

 
$
11,969

 
NM

NM - Percentages over 100% are not displayed.
Revenues
For the three months ended September 30, 2016, approximately 94.2% of our total revenue was attributable to long-term leases. The year-over-year increase of 2.4% in total revenue was due primarily to an increase in base rental revenue resulting from real estate acquisitions subsequent to September 30, 2015, as well as recognition of other non-tenant income recorded in other income and interest from real estate transactions.
Rentals
The increase in rental revenue for the comparative period was primarily attributable to the acquisition of 261 properties representing an investment in real estate of $627.8 million during the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2016. This increase was partially offset by the sale of 120 properties during the same period having an investment value of $393.8 million. Non-cash rentals for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were $6.7 million and $6.0

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million, respectively. These amounts represent approximately 4.2% and 3.8% of total rental revenue from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
As of September 30, 2016, 98.4% of our owned properties were occupied (based on number of properties). The majority of our nonperforming properties were in the convenience stores and restaurants-casual dining industries. As of September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, 43 and 37 of our properties, representing approximately 1.6% and 1.5% of our owned properties, were vacant and not generating rent. Of the 43 vacant properties, 11 were held for sale as of September 30, 2016.
Interest income on loans receivable
The decrease in interest income on loans receivable is a result of a decrease in financed properties from 145 at September 30, 2015 to 75 financed properties at September 30, 2016, resulting in a decrease in mortgage loans receivable balances for the comparative period of 36.7%.
Other income and interest from real estate transactions
The year-over-year increase was due primarily to $2.6 million in fee income associated with the prepayment of certain mortgage loans receivable and $2.3 million in lease termination income, offset by lease termination income of $2.2 million recognized during the comparable prior period.
Expenses
General and administrative
The year-over-year increase in general and administrative expenses is primarily due to $2.0 million of bad debt expense recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2016 in relation to four convenience store properties for which the rent has been determined to be uncollectible. Additionally, there is an increase in professional fees and office expenses of $0.7 million for the comparable periods. Higher professional fees include legal, consulting and temporary services attributable to our relocation to Dallas.
Restructuring charges
During the fourth quarter of 2015, we made the strategic decision to relocate our headquarters from Scottsdale, Arizona to Dallas, Texas. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we incurred $3.3 million in restructuring charges related to our relocation. Of this amount, $2.7 million related to employee relocation costs, employee severance costs and furniture, fixture and equipment disposals at our prior headquarters, while the balance was for professional fees, consulting services, a lease loss reserve for our prior headquarters and other restructuring charges.
Property costs
For the three months ended September 30, 2016, property costs were $6.9 million (including $3.5 million in tenant reimbursables) as compared to $6.5 million (including $3.8 million in tenant reimbursables) for the same period in 2015. Although total property costs remained relatively flat during the comparable periods, non-reimbursable property costs increased by approximately $0.8 million primarily due to increased property taxes primarily related to an increase in the number of vacant properties as compared to the same period a year ago.
Interest
The year-over-year decrease in interest expense is primarily due to the extinguishment of $322.1 million of mortgage debt with a weighted average interest rate of 5.63% during the three months ended September 30, 2016. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in interest from our Term Loan, which was entered into during November 2015, and our Senior Unsecured Notes, which were issued in August 2016.

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The following table summarizes our interest expense on related borrowings from continuing operations:
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
 (In Thousands)
Interest expense – Revolving Credit Facilities (1)
$
1,155

 
$
608

Interest expense – Term Loan
1,307

 

Interest expense – Senior Unsecured Notes
1,595

 

Interest expense – mortgages and notes payable
33,291

 
45,460

Interest expense – Convertible Notes
6,127

 
6,127

Non-cash interest expense:
 
 
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs
2,303

 
1,920

Amortization of net losses related to interest rate swaps
28

 
27

Amortization of debt (premium)/discount, net
1,847

 
531

Total interest expense
$
47,653

 
$
54,673

(1) Includes interest expense associated with facility fees of approximately $0.5 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Depreciation and amortization
During the twelve months ended September 30, 2016, we acquired 261 properties, representing an investment in real estate of $627.8 million. During that same period we disposed of 120 properties with a gross investment of $393.8 million. Our net acquisitions during this period were partially offset by a reduction in our real estate investment value due to impairment charges during the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2016 on properties that remain in our portfolio and a higher real estate value of properties held for sale compared to the prior period. Properties held for sale are no longer depreciated. The following table summarizes our depreciation and amortization expense from continuing operations:
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
 (In Thousands)
Depreciation of real estate assets
$
53,592

 
$
52,013

Other depreciation
145

 
93

Amortization of lease intangibles
11,563

 
12,387

Total depreciation and amortization
$
65,300

 
$
64,493

Impairments
Impairment charges for the three months ended September 30, 2016 includes $9.5 million on underperforming properties within the restaurant-casual dining, distribution and drug store/pharmacy industries and $4.4 million on properties held for sale. For the same period in 2015, recorded impairment losses include $16.7 million on a consumer electronics property with a short-term lease expiration, $3.3 million on six properties that are held for sale, $1.0 million of lease intangible write-offs and an allowance for loan loss on an unsecured note receivable.
(Loss) gain on debt extinguishment    
During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we extinguished $322.1 million of mortgage debt representing 62 loans and recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $8.3 million. The loss was primarily attributable to the defeasance fees on 93 properties for the period. For the same period in 2015, we extinguished $41.8 million of mortgage debt and recorded a gain on debt extinguishment of $0.3 million.
Gain on disposition of assets
For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the gain on disposition of 17 properties included $3.9 million from the sale of four Shopko properties and $10.3 million from the sale of one grocery property. For the same period in 2015, the gain on disposition of assets was primarily attributable to a $3.0 million gain from the sale of three Shopko

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properties. The balance of the gain related to the sale of 12 additional properties including three vacant properties and two multi-tenant properties.
Results of Operations
Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
The following discussion includes the results of our continuing operations as summarized in the table below:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
 Change
 
 % Change
 
 (In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
(Restated)
 
 
 
 
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rentals
$
484,090

 
$
473,308

 
$
10,782

 
2.3
 %
Interest income on loans receivable
4,326

 
5,216

 
(890
)
 
(17.1
)%
Earned income from direct financing leases
2,082

 
2,299

 
(217
)
 
(9.4
)%
Tenant reimbursement income
10,493

 
11,903

 
(1,410
)
 
(11.8
)%
Other income and interest from real estate transactions
11,600

 
5,920

 
5,680

 
95.9
 %
Total revenues
512,591

 
498,646

 
13,945

 
2.8
 %
Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative
40,611

 
36,737

 
3,874

 
10.5
 %
Restructuring charges
5,726

 
100

 
5,626

 
NM

Property costs
20,854

 
20,317

 
537

 
2.6
 %
Real estate acquisition costs
2,092

 
2,122

 
(30
)
 
(1.4
)%
Interest
149,842

 
168,754

 
(18,912
)
 
(11.2
)%
Depreciation and amortization
194,227

 
195,460

 
(1,233
)
 
(0.6
)%
Impairments
41,396

 
56,998

 
(15,602
)
 
(27.4
)%
Total expenses
454,748

 
480,488

 
(25,740
)
 
(5.4
)%
Income from continuing operations before other income and income tax expense
57,843

 
18,158

 
39,685

 
NM

Other income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on debt extinguishment
326

 
2,489

 
(2,163
)
 
(86.9
)%
Total other income
326

 
2,489

 
(2,163
)
 
(86.9
)%
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense
58,169

 
20,647

 
37,522

 
NM

Income tax expense
(932
)
 
(707
)
 
(225
)
 
31.8
 %
Income from continuing operations
$
57,237

 
$
19,940

 
$
37,297

 
NM

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on disposition of assets
$
39,221

 
$
66,291

 
$
(27,070
)
 
(40.8
)%
NM - Percentages over 100% are not displayed.
Revenues
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, approximately 94.8% of our total revenues was attributable to long-term leases. The year-over-year increase of 2.8% in total revenue was due primarily to an increase in base rental revenue resulting from real estate acquisitions subsequent to September 30, 2015, as well as recognition of other non-tenant income recorded in other income and interest from real estate transactions.
Rentals
The year-over-year increase in rental revenue was primarily attributable to the acquisition of 261 properties with an investment value of $627.8 million during the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2016. This increase was

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partially offset by the sale of 120 properties during the same period having an investment value of $393.8 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, non-cash rentals were $19.9 million and $17.8 million, respectively, representing approximately 4.1% and 3.8% of total rental revenue from continuing operations, respectively.
As of September 30, 2016, 98.4% of our owned properties were occupied (based on number of properties). The majority of our nonperforming properties were in the convenience stores and restaurants-casual dining industries. As of September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, 43 and 37 properties of our owned properties, representing approximately 1.6% and 1.5% of our owned properties, were vacant and not generating rent. Of the 43 vacant properties, 11 were held for sale as of September 30, 2016.
Tenant reimbursement income
We have a number of leases that require our tenants to reimburse us for certain property costs we incur. Tenant reimbursement income is driven by the tenant reimbursable property costs described below.
Other income and interest from real estate transactions
The year-over-year increase in other income and interest from real estate transactions is primarily due to $5.5 million in fee income associated with the prepayment of certain mortgage loans receivable and $4.2 million in lease termination income received from the Haggen settlement and one other property. The positive change from these revenue items was reduced by lease settlement fee income of $4.9 million recognized during the comparable prior period.
Expenses
General and administrative
The year-over-year increase in general and administrative expenses is primarily due to a $3.8 million increase in professional fees and office expenses, $2.0 million of bad debt expense recorded in relation to four convenience store properties for which the rent has been determined to be uncollectible and a $1.7 million charge for the termination of our interest rate swaps. Higher professional fees include legal, consulting and temporary services attributable to our relocation to Dallas. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in compensation and related benefits of $3.9 million related to the forfeiture of previously recognized non-cash stock compensation following the departure of an executive officer in the current period.
Restructuring charges
During the fourth quarter of 2015, we made the strategic decision to relocate our headquarters from Scottsdale, Arizona to Dallas, Texas. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we incurred $5.7 million in restructuring charges related to our relocation. Of this amount, $4.8 million related to professional fees, consulting services, employee severance costs and a lease loss reserve for our prior headquarters, while the balance was for employee relocation costs and other restructuring charges.
Property costs
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, property costs were $20.9 million (including $10.5 million of tenant reimbursables) compared to $20.3 million (including $11.9 million of tenant reimbursables) for the same period in 2015. Although total property costs remained relatively flat during the comparable periods, non-reimbursable property costs increased by approximately $1.4 million primarily due to increased property taxes primarily related to an increase in the number of vacant properties as compared to the same period a year ago.
Interest
The year-over-year decrease in interest expense is primarily due to the extinguishment of $817.3 million of mortgage debt with a weighted average interest rate of 6.02% during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in interest from our Term Loan, which was entered into during November 2015, and our Senior Unsecured Notes, which were issued in August 2016.

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The following table summarizes our interest expense on related borrowings from continuing operations:
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
 (In Thousands)
Interest expense – Revolving Credit Facilities (1)
$
2,507

 
$
1,997

Interest expense – Term Loan
3,376

 

Interest expense – Senior Unsecured Notes
1,595

 

Interest expense – mortgages and notes payable
113,837

 
140,731

Interest expense – Convertible Notes
18,382

 
18,382

Non-cash interest expense:
 
 
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs
6,706

 
5,893

Amortization of net losses related to interest rate swaps
85

 
81

Amortization of debt (premium)/discount, net
3,354

 
1,670

Total interest expense
$
149,842

 
$
168,754

(1) Includes interest expense associated with facility fees of approximately $1.5 million and $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Depreciation and amortization
During the twelve months ended September 30, 2016, we acquired 261 properties, representing an investment in real estate of $627.8 million. During that same period we disposed of 120 properties with a gross investment of $393.8 million. Our net acquisitions during this period were partially offset by a reduction in our real estate investment value due to impairment charges during the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2016 on properties that remain in our portfolio and a higher real estate value of properties held for sale compared to the prior period. Properties held for sale are no longer depreciated. The following table summarizes our depreciation and amortization expense from continuing operations. The following table summarizes our depreciation and amortization expense from continuing operations:
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
 (In Thousands)
Depreciation of real estate assets
$
158,804

 
$
157,345

Other depreciation
335

 
281

Amortization of lease intangibles
35,088

 
37,834

Total depreciation and amortization
$
194,227

 
$
195,460

Impairments
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, impairment losses included $20.0 million on seven under-performing properties within the restaurant-casual dining, movie theatre, distribution and drug store/pharmacy industries. In addition, impairment losses of $14.1 million were recorded on properties held for sale and $6.5 million were recorded from intangible lease write-offs, which were partially offset by a $0.3 million impairment recovery on a loan receivable. During the same period in 2015, impairment losses included $45.5 million on 20 vacant or under-performing properties primarily within the education, consumer electronics and restaurant-casual dining industries. In addition, of the properties held for sale during the period, 23 properties incurred impairment losses of $11.2 million. The balance of the impairment loss included an allowance for loan loss on an unsecured note.
Gain on debt extinguishment
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we extinguished $817.3 million of mortgage debt and recognized a gain on debt extinguishment of $0.3 million. The gain was primarily attributable to the extinguishment of four defaulted mortgage loans upon transferring the properties collateralizing these loans to the lender, offset by losses from the defeasance fees on 391 properties. During the same period in 2015, we retired $378.6 million in high interest rate CMBS debt with a weighted average interest rate of 5.64%.

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Gain on disposition of assets
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we disposed of 82 properties and recorded gains totaling $39.2 million. These gains were primarily attributable to a $25.4 million gain from the sale of 21 properties within the restaurant-quick service industries, $10.3 million from the sale of one grocery property and a $8.4 million gain from the sale of nine Shopko properties. During the same period in 2015, the gain on disposition of assets was primarily attributable to a $55.6 million gain from the sale of 24 Shopko properties.
Property Portfolio Information
Our diverse real estate portfolio at September 30, 2016 consisted of 2,630 owned properties:
leased to 452 tenants;
located in 49 states as well as in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with only four states each contributing greater than 5% of our rental revenue;
operating in 28 different industries;
with an occupancy rate of 98.4%; and
with a weighted average remaining lease term of 10.5 years.
Property Portfolio Diversification
The following tables present the diversity of our properties owned at September 30, 2016. The portfolio metrics are calculated based on the percentage of Normalized Revenue or Normalized Rental Revenue. Total revenues and total rental revenues used in the calculations are normalized to exclude revenues contributed by properties sold during the given period.
Diversification By Tenant
Tenant concentration represents the tenant's quarterly contribution to Normalized Revenue during the period. The following table lists the top ten tenants of our owned real estate properties as of September 30, 2016:
Tenant (2)

Number of Properties

Total Square Feet
(in thousands)

Percent of Normalized Revenue (1)
Shopko
 
120

 
8,113

 
8.0
%
84 Properties, LLC
 
108

 
3,349

 
2.8

Walgreen Company
 
50

 
737

 
2.6

Cajun Global, LLC (Church's Chicken)
 
193

 
272

 
2.1

AB Acquisition, LLC (Albertsons)
 
24

 
1,063

 
1.8

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. (Circle K)
 
83

 
250

 
1.8

Academy, LTD (Academy Sports + Outdoors)
 
5

 
2,705

 
1.7

CVS Caremark Corporation
 
37

 
415

 
1.4

Carmike Cinemas, Inc.
 
13

 
615

 
1.3

Carmax, Inc.
 
8

 
356

 
1.3

Other
 
1,946

 
34,940

 
75.2

Vacant
 
43

 
2,209

 

Total

2,630

 
55,024

 
100.0
%
(1) Total revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, excluding total rental revenue contributed from properties sold during the period.
(2) Tenants represent legal entities ultimately responsible for obligations under the lease agreements. Other tenants may operate certain of the same business concepts or brands set forth above, but represent distinct tenant credits.



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Diversification By Industry
The following table sets forth information regarding the diversification of our owned real estate properties among different industries as of September 30, 2016:
Industry

Number of Properties

Total Square Feet
(in thousands)

Percent of Normalized Rental Revenue (1)
General Merchandise
 
161

 
9,692

 
10.3
%
Restaurants - Casual Dining
 
346

 
2,171

 
8.7

Restaurants - Quick Service
 
578

 
1,293

 
7.7

Movie Theatres
 
60

 
3,006

 
7.1

Convenience Stores
 
347

 
1,096

 
6.5

Grocery
 
67

 
3,147

 
5.9

Building Materials
 
172

 
5,614

 
5.5

Drug Stores / Pharmacies
 
113

 
1,586

 
5.3

Medical / Other Office
 
118

 
1,163

 
4.5

Sporting Goods
 
24

 
4,046

 
4.0

Health and Fitness
 
40

 
1,617

 
3.6

Automotive Parts and Service
 
184

 
1,321

 
3.6

Home Furnishings
 
32

 
1,852

 
2.8

Entertainment
 
22

 
1,129

 
2.8

Education
 
52

 
872

 
2.6

Apparel
 
13

 
2,231

 
2.5

Automotive Dealers
 
26

 
770

 
2.4

Home Improvement
 
13

 
1,512

 
2.1

Specialty Retail
 
27

 
1,176

 
2.0

Distribution
 
11

 
879

 
1.4

Car washes
 
36

 
198

 
1.4

Manufacturing
 
17

 
2,301

 
1.3

Dollar Stores
 
83

 
857

 
1.3

Consumer Electronics
 
12

 
576

 
1.2

Pet Supplies & Service
 
4

 
1,016

 
*

Wholesale Clubs
 
4

 
393

 
*

Financial Services
 
4

 
366

 
*

Office Supplies
 
17

 
400

 
*

Other
 
4

 
535

 
*

Vacant
 
43

 
2,209

 

Total

2,630

 
55,024


100.0
%
* Less than 1%
(1) Total rental revenues during the month ended September 30, 2016, excluding rental revenues contributed from properties sold during the period.

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Diversification By Asset Type
The following table sets forth information regarding the diversification of our owned real estate properties among different asset types as of September 30, 2016:
Asset Type

Number of Properties

Total Square Feet
(in thousands)

Percent of Normalized Rental Revenue (1)
Retail

2,440


43,569


87.0
%
Industrial

70


9,429


7.1

Office

120


2,026


5.9

Total

2,630

 
55,024


100.0
%
(1) Total rental revenues during the month ended September 30, 2016, excluding rental revenues contributed from properties sold during the period.
Diversification By Geography
The following table sets forth information regarding the geographic diversification of our owned real estate properties as of September 30, 2016:
Location

Number of Properties

Total Square Feet
(in thousands)

Percent of Normalized Rental Revenue (1)
Texas
 
314

 
6,432

 
12.0
%
Georgia
 
185

 
3,366

 
6.0

Florida
 
148

 
1,546

 
6.0

Illinois
 
117

 
3,557

 
5.9

Ohio
 
135

 
2,569

 
4.7

California
 
59

 
1,538

 
4.5

Wisconsin
 
53

 
3,558

 
4.2

Minnesota
 
55

 
2,303

 
3.4

Michigan
 
140

 
1,894

 
3.4

Tennessee
 
119

 
1,697

 
3.2

Missouri
 
92

 
1,405

 
2.8

Indiana
 
89

 
1,472

 
2.8

North Carolina
 
70

 
1,384

 
2.7

Alabama
 
114

 
908

 
2.6

South Carolina
 
47

 
990

 
2.5

Virginia
 
69

 
1,556

 
2.2

Arizona
 
58

 
695

 
2.1

Pennsylvania
 
68

 
1,479

 
2.0

Colorado
 
33

 
1,040

 
1.9

Kansas
 
40

 
852

 
1.8

New York
 
50

 
957

 
1.8

New Mexico
 
40

 
563

 
1.6

Kentucky
 
61

 
858

 
1.6

Oklahoma
 
68

 
548

 
1.4

Washington
 
25

 
882

 
1.3

Nevada
 
6

 
1,102

 
1.3

Oregon
 
16

 
528

 
1.1

Massachusetts
 
5

 
1,150

 
1.1

Mississippi
 
47

 
432

 
1.1


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Location

Number of Properties

Total Square Feet
(in thousands)

Percent of Normalized Rental Revenue (1)
Iowa
 
35

 
638

 
1.0

Arkansas
 
53

 
707

 
0.9

Louisiana
 
29

 
303

 
0.9

Idaho
 
13

 
617

 
0.8

New Hampshire
 
16

 
640

 
0.8

Nebraska
 
15

 
613

 
0.8

New Jersey
 
15

 
433

 
0.7

Maryland
 
23

 
352

 
0.7

West Virginia
 
28

 
535

 
0.7

Montana
 
7

 
431

 
0.6

South Dakota
 
9

 
395

 
0.5

Utah
 
9

 
863

 
0.5

Connecticut
 
4

 
442

 
0.5

North Dakota
 
5

 
236

 
0.4

Maine
 
26

 
79

 
0.4

Wyoming
 
9

 
185

 
0.3

Rhode Island
 
4

 
117

 
0.2

Delaware
 
3

 
87

 
0.1

Alaska
 
1

 
50

 
0.1

Vermont
 
2

 
2

 
0.1

Virgin Islands
 
1

 
38

 
*

Total

2,630


55,024


100.0
%
* Less than 1%
(1) Total rental revenues during the month ended September 30, 2016, excluding rental revenues contributed from properties sold during the period.




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Lease Expirations
The following table sets forth a summary schedule of expiration dates for leases in place as of September 30, 2016. As of September 30, 2016, the weighted average remaining non-cancelable initial term of our leases (based on total rental revenue) was 10.5 years. The information set forth in the table assumes that tenants do not exercise renewal options and or any early termination rights:
Leases Expiring In:

Number of Properties

Normalized Rental Revenue Annualized
(in thousands)
(1)

Total Square Feet
(in thousands)

Percent of Expiring Annual Rental Revenue
Remainder of 2016

16


$
7,603


969


1.2
%
2017

67


19,999


2,173


3.1

2018

70


22,353


1,749


3.4

2019

109


22,547


1,966


3.5

2020

76


21,493


1,728


3.3

2021

186


45,538


3,899


7.0

2022

98


25,976


2,061


4.0

2023

109


34,746


3,438


5.3

2024

68


22,148


1,325


3.4

2025

80


37,940


2,168


5.8

2026 and thereafter

1,708


391,019


31,339


60.0

Vacant

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2,209



Total owned properties

2,630

 
651,362

 
55,024


100.0
%
(1) Total rental revenues for the month ended September 30, 2016 for properties owned at September 30, 2016 multiplied by twelve.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Short-term Liquidity and Capital Resources
On a short-term basis, our principal demands for funds will be for short-term liquidity requirements, including financing of acquisitions, distributions to stockholders and interest and principal on current and any future debt financings. We expect to fund our operating expenses and other short-term liquidity requirements, capital expenditures, payment of principal and interest on our outstanding indebtedness, property improvements, re-leasing costs and cash distributions to common stockholders, primarily through cash provided by operating activities and borrowings under the 2015 Credit Facility and Term Loan. Our 2015 Credit Facility and Term Loan increase our capacity to fund acquisitions, while continuing to meet our short-term working capital requirements. As of September 30, 2016, $694.7 million and $0.0 million borrowing capacity was available under the 2015 Credit Facility and Term Loan, respectively.
We have a shelf registration statement on file with the SEC under which we may issue secured or unsecured indebtedness and equity financing through the instruments and on the terms most attractive to us at such time. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Operating Partnership issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount senior notes. The Senior Unsecured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Corporation with a purchase price paid by the initial purchasers for the Senior Unsecured Notes of 99.378% of the principal amount. Net proceeds from this offering were used to initially repay amounts outstanding under the Company's Term Loan, Revolving Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes. During 2016, we also sold a total of 6.3 million shares under our ATM Program for net proceeds of $77.7 million after payment of commissions and other issuance costs of $1.3 million. The net proceeds were contributed to the Operating Partnership to repay outstanding borrowings and for general corporate purposes. In November 2016, the Corporation's Board of Directors authorized a new $500 million ATM Program, and the Corporation terminated its existing ATM Program. In addition, during April 2016, we completed an underwritten public offering of 34.5 million shares of our common stock and raised net proceeds of $368.9 million. The net proceeds were used to reduce amounts outstanding under the Term Loan.
In February 2016, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program, which authorizes us to purchase up to $200.0 million of our common stock in the open market or through private transactions from time to time over the next 18 months. Purchase activity will be dependent on various factors, including our capital position, operating results, funds generated by asset sales, dividends that may be required by those sales, and investment options that may be available, including acquiring new properties or retiring debt. The stock repurchase program does not obligate us to
repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time at our discretion. We intend to fund any repurchases with the net proceeds from asset sales, cash flows from operations, existing cash on the balance sheet and other sources.
Long-term Liquidity and Capital Resources
We plan to meet our long-term capital needs, including long-term financing of property acquisitions, by issuing registered debt or equity securities, obtaining asset level financing and occasionally by issuing fixed rate secured or unsecured notes and bonds. We may continue to issue common stock when we believe that our share price is at a level that allows for the proceeds of any offering to be accretively invested into additional properties. In addition, we may issue common stock to permanently finance properties that were financed by our 2015 Credit Facility, Term Loan or other indebtedness. In the future, some of our property acquisitions could be made by issuing partnership interests of our Operating Partnership in exchange for property owned by third parties. These partnership interests would be exchangeable for cash or, at our election, shares of our common stock.
We continually evaluate alternative financing and believe that we can obtain financing on reasonable terms. However, we cannot assure you that we will have access to the capital markets at times and on terms that are acceptable to us. We expect that our primary uses of capital will be for property and other asset acquisitions and the payment of tenant improvements, operating expenses, including debt service payments on any outstanding indebtedness, and distributions to our stockholders.
Description of Certain Debt
Spirit Master Funding Program
The Spirit Master Funding Program is an asset-backed securitization platform in which we raise capital through the issuance of non-recourse net lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net leases and mortgage loans. The Spirit Master Funding Program allows us to issue notes that are secured by the assets of the special purpose entity note issuers that are pledged to the indenture trustee for the benefit of the noteholders and managed by the Operating Partnership as property manager. These Collateral Pools consist primarily of commercial real estate properties, the issuers’ rights in the leases of such properties and commercial mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate properties. In general, monthly rental and mortgage receipts with respect to the leases and mortgage loans are deposited with the indenture trustee who will first utilize these funds to satisfy the debt service requirements on the notes and any fees and costs associated with the administration of the Spirit Master Funding Program. The remaining funds are remitted to the issuers monthly on the note payment date.
In addition, upon satisfaction of certain conditions, the issuers may, from time to time, sell or exchange real estate properties or mortgage loans from the Collateral Pools. Proceeds from the sale of assets within the Collateral Pools are held on deposit by the indenture trustee until a qualifying substitution is made or the amounts are distributed as an early repayment of principal. At September 30, 2016, $16.0 million was held on deposit and classified as restricted cash within deferred costs and other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets.
The Spirit Master Funding Program consists of two separate securitization trusts that have one or multiple bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities as issuers of the Master Trust 2013 and Master Trust 2014 notes. Each issuer is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of ours. All outstanding series of Master Trust Notes were rated investment grade as of September 30, 2016.


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The Master Trust Notes are summarized below:
 
Stated
Rates (1)
 
Maturity
 
September 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
 
 
 
(in Years)
 
(in Thousands)
Series 2014-1 Class A1
5.1
%
 
3.7
 
$
56,759

 
$
65,027

Series 2014-1 Class A2
5.4
%
 
3.8
 
253,300

 
253,300

Series 2014-2
5.8
%
 
4.5
 
227,150

 
229,674

Series 2014-3
5.7
%
 
5.5
 
311,936

 
312,276

Series 2014-4 Class A1
3.5
%
 
3.3
 
150,000

 
150,000

Series 2014-4 Class A2
4.6
%
 
13.3
 
360,000

 
360,000

Total Master Trust 2014 notes
5.1
%
 
6.8
 
1,359,145

 
1,370,277

Series 2013-1 Class A
3.9
%
 
2.2
 
125,000

 
125,000

Series 2013-2 Class A
5.3
%
 
7.2
 
193,515

 
196,817

Total Master Trust 2013 notes
4.7
%
 
5.3
 
318,515

 
321,817

Total Master Trust Notes
 
 
 
 
1,677,660

 
1,692,094

Debt discount, net
 
 
 
 
(19,829
)
 
(22,909
)
Deferred financing costs, net
 
 
 
 
(17,138
)
 
(19,345
)
Total Master Trust Notes, net
 
 
 
 
$
1,640,693

 
$
1,649,840

(1) Represents the individual series stated interest rate as of September 30, 2016 and the weighted average stated rate of the total Master Trust Notes, based on the collective series outstanding principal balances as of September 30, 2016.
As of September 30, 2016, the Master Trust 2014 notes were secured by 863 owned and financed properties issued by five indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Corporation. The notes issued under Master Trust 2014 are cross-collateralized by the assets of all issuers within this trust. As of September 30, 2016, the Master Trust 2013 notes were secured by 307 owned and financed properties issued by a single indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation.
Convertible Notes
The Convertible Notes are comprised of two series of notes with an aggregate principal amount of $747.5 million at both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Interest on the Convertible Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The 2019 Notes, aggregate principal amount $402.5 million, accrue interest at 2.875% and are scheduled to mature on May 15, 2019. The 2021 Notes, aggregate principal amount $345.0 million, accrue interest at 3.75% and are scheduled to mature on May 15, 2021. As of September 30, 2016, the carrying amount of the Convertible Notes was $699.5 million, which is net of discounts (for the value of the embedded conversion feature) and unamortized deferred financing costs.
Holders may convert notes of either series prior to November 15, 2018, in the case of the 2019 Notes, or November 15, 2020, in the case of the 2021 Notes, only under the following circumstances: (1) if the closing price of our common stock for each of at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the last 30 consecutive trading days in the quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price for the Convertible Notes; (2) during the five business day period after any 10 consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last closing price of our common stock and the conversion rate for the Convertible Notes; (3) if we call any or all of the Convertible Notes for redemption prior to the redemption date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events as described in the Convertible Notes prospectus supplement. On or after November 15, 2018, in the case of the 2019 Notes, or November 15, 2020, in the case of the 2021 Notes, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of the Convertible Notes, holders may convert the Convertible Notes of the applicable series at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, we will pay or deliver cash, shares of common stock or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, at our election.
The initial conversion rate for the Convertible Notes is 76.3636 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $13.10 per share of common stock). The conversion rate for each series of the Convertible Notes is subject to adjustment for some events, including dividends paid in excess of threshold amounts stipulated in the agreement, but will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. As of September 30, 2016 the conversion rate was 76.7079 per $1,000 principal note. If we undergo a fundamental

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change (as defined in the Convertible Notes supplemental indentures), holders may require us to repurchase all or any portion of their notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
2015 Credit Facility
On March 31, 2015, the Operating Partnership entered into the Credit Agreement that established a new $600.0 million unsecured credit facility and terminated its secured $400.0 million 2013 Credit Facility. The 2015 Credit Facility was subsequently amended in November 2015 and matures on March 31, 2019 (extendable at the Operating Partnership's option to March 31, 2020, subject to satisfaction of certain requirements). The amendment conforms certain of the terms and covenants to those in the Term Loan Agreement, including limiting the requirement of subsidiary guarantees to material subsidiaries (as defined) meeting certain conditions. The 2015 Credit Facility includes an accordion feature to increase the committed facility size to up to $1.0 billion, subject to satisfying certain requirements and obtaining additional lender commitments. On April 27, 2016, the Company expanded the borrowing capacity under the 2015 Credit Facility from $600.0 million to $800.0 million by partially exercising the accordion feature under the terms of the Credit Agreement. The 2015 Credit Facility also includes a $50.0 million sub-limit for swing-line loans and up to $60.0 million available for issuances of letters of credit. Swing-line loans and letters of credit reduce availability under the 2015 Credit Facility on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
At the election of the Operating Partnership, the 2015 Credit Facility initially bears interest at our current leverage grid pricing equal to either LIBOR plus 1.40% to 1.90% per annum, or a specified base rate plus 0.40% to 0.90% per annum. In each case, the applicable rates depend on our leverage ratio. The Operating Partnership is initially required to pay a fee on the unused portion of the 2015 Credit Facility at a rate equal to either 0.15% or 0.25% per annum, based on percentage thresholds for the average daily amount by which the aggregate amount of the revolving credit commitment exceeds the aggregate principal amount of advances during a fiscal quarter. Per the amendment, the Operating Partnership’s election to change the grid pricing from leverage based to credit rating based pricing initially requires at least two credit ratings of BBB- or better from S&P or Fitch or Baa3 or better from Moody’s. In April 2016, the Corporation received a first time rating of BBB- from Fitch and was upgraded to a BBB- corporate issuer rating by S&P. As a result, the Operating Partnership elected to change the interest rate grid from leverage based pricing to credit rating based pricing in the second quarter of 2016. Under credit rating based pricing, the 2015 Credit Facility bears interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 0.875% to 1.55% per annum or a specified base rate plus 0.0% to 0.55% and requires a facility fee in an amount equal to the aggregate revolving credit commitments (whether or not utilized) multiplied by a rate equal to 0.125% to 0.30% per annum, in each case depending on the Corporation's credit rating. As of September 30, 2016, the 2015 Credit Facility bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% based on our credit rating and incurred a facility fee of 0.25% per annum.
The Operating Partnership may voluntarily prepay the 2015 Credit Facility, in whole or in part, at any time, without premium or penalty, but subject to applicable LIBOR breakage fees, if any. Payment of the 2015 Credit Facility is unconditionally guaranteed by the Corporation and material subsidiaries that meet certain conditions (as defined in the Credit Agreement). As of September 30, 2016, there were no subsidiaries that met this requirement.
As of September 30, 2016, $105.0 million borrowings were outstanding, $0.3 million of letters of credit were issued and $694.7 million of borrowing capacity was available under the 2015 Credit Facility. Amounts available for borrowing under the 2015 Credit Facility remain subject to compliance with certain customary restrictive covenants including:
Maximum leverage ratio (defined as consolidated total indebtedness plus the Corporation’s pro rata share of indebtedness of unconsolidated affiliates, net of certain cash and cash equivalents, to total asset value) of 0.60:1.00, which may be increased to 0.65:1.00 for four consecutive quarters after certain material acquisitions;
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio (defined as EBITDA plus the Corporation’s pro rata share of EBITDA of unconsolidated affiliates, to fixed charges) of 1.50:1.00;
Maximum secured indebtedness leverage ratio (defined as consolidated secured indebtedness plus the Corporation’s pro rata share of secured indebtedness of unconsolidated affiliates, net of certain cash and cash equivalents, to total asset value) of 0.50:1:00;
Minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio (defined as consolidated net operating income from unencumbered properties, to unsecured interest expense) of 1.75:1.00;
Maximum unencumbered leverage ratio (defined as consolidated unsecured indebtedness plus the Corporation’s pro rata share of unsecured indebtedness of unconsolidated affiliates, net of certain cash and cash equivalents, to total unencumbered asset value) of 0.60:1:00, which may be increased to 0.65:1.00 for four consecutive quarters after certain material acquisitions; and

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Minimum tangible net worth of at least $3.01 billion plus 75% of the net proceeds of equity issuances by the Corporation or the Operating Partnership after December 31, 2014.
In addition to these covenants, the Credit Agreement also includes other customary affirmative and negative covenants, such as (i) limitation on liens and negative pledges; (ii) transactions with affiliates; (iii) limitation on mergers, consolidations and sales of all or substantially all assets; (iv) maintenance of status as a REIT and listing on any national securities exchange; and (v) material modifications to organizational documents.
As of September 30, 2016, the Corporation and the Operating Partnership were in compliance with these covenants.
Line of Credit
A special purpose entity indirectly owned by the Corporation had access to a $40.0 million secured revolving line of credit, which expired on March 27, 2016.
Term Loan
On November 3, 2015, we entered into a Term Loan Agreement among the Operating Partnership as borrower, the Corporation as guarantor and the lenders that are parties thereto. The Term Loan Agreement provides for a $325.0 million senior unsecured term facility that has an initial maturity date of November 2, 2018, which may be extended at our option pursuant to two one-year extension options, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and payment of an extension fee. In addition, an accordion feature allows the facility to be increased to up to $600.0 million, subject to obtaining additional lender commitments. In December 2015, upon obtaining additional lender commitments, we increased the term facility from $325.0 million to $370.0 million.
The Term Loan Agreement provides that borrowings bear interest at either LIBOR plus 1.35% to 1.80% per annum or a specified base rate plus 0.35% to 0.80% per annum, at the Operating Partnership's election. In each case, the applicable margin is determined based upon the Corporation’s leverage ratio. If the Corporation obtains at least two credit ratings on its senior unsecured long-term indebtedness of BBB- from S&P or Fitch, Inc. or Baa3 from Moody's, the Operating Partnership may make an irrevocable election to have the margin based upon the Corporation's credit ratings. In April 2016, the Corporation received a first time rating of BBB- from Fitch and was upgraded to a BBB- corporate issuer rating by S&P. As a result, the Operating Partnership elected to change the interest rate grid from leverage based pricing to credit rating based pricing in the second quarter of 2016. Under credit rating based pricing, borrowings will bear interest at either LIBOR plus 0.90% to 1.75% per annum or a specified base rate plus 0.0% to 0.75% per annum, in each case depending on the Corporation’s credit ratings. As of September 30, 2016, the Term Loan bore interest at LIBOR plus 1.35% based on our credit rating.
The Operating Partnership may voluntarily prepay the Term Loan, in whole or in part, at any time, without premium or penalty, but subject to applicable LIBOR breakage fees. Borrowings may be repaid without premium or penalty, and may be re-borrowed within 30 days up to the then available loan commitment and subject to occurrence limitations within any twelve month period. Payment of the Term Loan is unconditionally guaranteed by the Corporation and, under certain circumstances, by one or more material subsidiaries (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement) of the Corporation. The obligations of the Operating Partnership and any guarantor under the Term Loan are full recourse to the Corporation and each guarantor.
As of September 30, 2016, the Term Loan was fully drawn. Amounts available for borrowing under the Term Loan remain subject to compliance with certain customary restrictive covenants including:
Maximum leverage ratio (defined as consolidated total indebtedness plus the Corporation’s pro rata share of indebtedness of unconsolidated affiliates, net of certain cash and cash equivalents, to total asset value) of 0.60:1.00, which may be increased to 0.65:1.00 for four consecutive quarters after certain material acquisitions;
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio (defined as consolidated EBITDA plus the Corporation’s pro rata share of EBITDA of unconsolidated affiliates, to fixed charges) of 1.50:1.00;
Maximum secured indebtedness leverage ratio (defined as consolidated secured indebtedness plus the Corporation’s pro rata share of secured indebtedness of unconsolidated affiliates, net of certain cash and cash equivalents, to total asset value) of 0.50:1:00;
Minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio (defined as consolidated net operating income from unencumbered properties, to unsecured interest expense) of 1.75:1.00;
Maximum unencumbered leverage ratio (defined as consolidated unsecured indebtedness plus the Corporation’s pro rata share of unsecured indebtedness of unconsolidated affiliates, net of certain cash and

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cash equivalents, to total unencumbered asset value) of 0.60:1:00, which may be increased to 0.65:1.00 for four consecutive quarters after certain material acquisitions; and
Minimum tangible net worth of at least $3.01 billion plus 75% of the net proceeds of equity issuances by the Corporation or the Operating Partnership after December 31, 2014.
In addition, the Term Loan Agreement includes other customary affirmative and negative covenants, including (i) limitation on liens and negative pledges; (ii) transactions with affiliates; (iii) limitation on mergers, consolidations and sales of all or substantially all assets; (iv) maintenance of status as a REIT and listing on a national securities exchange; and (v) material modifications to organizational documents. The ability to borrow under the Term Loan Agreement is subject to continued compliance with all of the covenants described above.
As of September 30, 2016, the Corporation and the Operating Partnership were in compliance with these financial covenants.
Senior Unsecured Notes
On August 18, 2016, the Operating Partnership completed a private placement of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount senior notes, which are guaranteed by the Corporation. The Senior Unsecured Notes were issued at 99.378% of their principal amount, resulting in net proceeds of $296.2 million after deducting transaction fees and expenses. The Senior Unsecured Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.450% per year, payable on March 15 and September 15 of each year, until the maturity date of September 15, 2026. We have agreed to file with the SEC and cause to become effective a registration statement pursuant to which we will offer to exchange the Senior Unsecured Notes for substantially similar registered notes.
The Senior Unsecured Notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at the Operating Partnership’s option, at a redemption price equal to the sum of: an amount equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Unsecured Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, up to, but not including, the redemption date; and a make-whole premium calculated in accordance with the indenture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any of the Senior Unsecured Notes are redeemed on or after June 15, 2026 (three months prior to the maturity date of the Senior Unsecured Notes), the redemption price will not include a make-whole premium.  
In connection with the issuance of the Senior Unsecured Notes, the Corporation and Operating Partnership remain subject to compliance with certain customary restrictive covenants including:
Maximum leverage ratio (defined as consolidated total indebtedness, to total consolidated undepreciated real estate assets plus the Company’s other assets, excluding accounts receivable and non-real estate intangibles) of 0.60:1.00;
Minimum unencumbered leverage ratio (defined as total consolidated undepreciated real estate assets plus the Company’s other assets, excluding accounts receivable and non-real estate intangibles, to consolidated total unsecured indebtedness) of 1.50:1:00;
Maximum secured indebtedness leverage ratio (defined as consolidated total secured indebtedness, to total consolidated undepreciated real estate assets plus the Company’s other assets, excluding accounts receivable and non-real estate intangibles) of 0.40:1.00; and
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio (defined as consolidated income available for debt service, to the annual service charge) of 1.5:1.0.
In addition, the Senior Unsecured Notes Agreement includes other customary affirmative and negative covenants, including (i) maintenance of status as a REIT; (ii) payment of all taxes, assessments and governmental charges levied on the REIT; (iii) reporting on financial information; and (iv) maintenance of properties and property insurance.
As of September 30, 2016, the Corporation and the Operating Partnership were in compliance with these financial covenants.
CMBS
We may use long-term, fixed-rate debt to finance our properties on a “match-funded” basis. In such events, we generally seek to use asset level financing that bears annual interest less than the annual rent on the related lease(s) and that matures prior to the expiration of such lease(s). In general, the obligor of our asset level debt is a special purpose entity that holds the real estate and other collateral securing the indebtedness. Each special purpose entity is a

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bankruptcy remote separate legal entity, and is the sole owner of its assets and solely responsible for its liabilities other than typical non-recurring covenants.
As of September 30, 2016, we had 31 loans with approximately $603.5 million of outstanding principal balances under our CMBS fixed-rate loans, with a weighted average contractual interest rate of 5.63% and a weighted average maturity of 3.7 years. Approximately 73% of this debt is partially amortizing and requires a balloon payment at maturity. These balances include one CMBS fixed-rate loan that is in default due to the underperformance of the three properties that secure it. As of September 30, 2016, the aggregate principal balance under the defaulted loan was $28.6 million, including $8.8 million of default interest added to principal, and is discussed further below. Excluding this loan, the outstanding principal obligations under our CMBS fixed-rate loans as of September 30, 2016 was $574.9 million.
The table below shows the outstanding principal obligations of these CMBS fixed-rate loans as of September 30, 2016 and the year in which the loans mature (dollars in thousands). The information displayed in the table excludes amounts and interest rates related to the defaulted loan and the three properties securing it.
Year of Maturity
 
Number of Loans
 
Number of Properties
 
Stated Interest Rate Range
 
Weighted Average Stated Rate
 
Scheduled Principal (1)
 
Balloon
 
Total
Remainder of 2016
 

 

 
 
%
 
$

 
$

 
$

2017
 
19

 
24

 
5.51% - 9.85%
 
7.03
%
 
31,898

 
202,094

 
233,992

2018
 
4

 
10

 
3.90% - 4.65%
 
4.27
%
 
487

 
57,779

 
58,266

2019
 
1

 
5

 
4.61% - 4.61%
 
4.61
%
 

 
10,000

 
10,000

2020
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Thereafter
 
6

 
100

 
4.67% - 6.00%
 
5.35
%
 
74,695

 
197,980

 
272,675

Total
 
30

 
139

 
 
 
5.91
%
 
$
107,080

 
$
467,853

 
$
574,933

(1) Excluding loans maturing in 2016, the scheduled principal will amortize subsequent to September 30, 2016 until the maturity date of the loans.
CMBS Liquidity Matters
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we transferred seven properties with a net book value of $34.7 million and extinguished defaulted principal and accrued interest outstanding of $64.1 million. As of September 30, 2016, we are in default on one CMBS fixed-rate loan due to the underperformance of the properties securing this loan. The wholly-owned special purpose entity subject to this mortgage loan is a separate legal entity and the sole owner of its assets and responsible for its liabilities. The aggregate outstanding principal balance of this loan, including capitalized interest, totaled $28.6 million. We believe the value of these properties is less than the related debt. As a result, we have notified the lender of the special purpose entity that we anticipate either surrendering these properties to the lender or selling them in exchange for relieving the indebtedness, including any accrued interest, encumbering them.
The following table provides key elements of the defaulted mortgage loan (dollars in thousands) as of September 30, 2016:
Industry
 
Properties
 
Net Book Value
 
Monthly Base Rent
 
Pre-Default Outstanding Principal
 
Capitalized interest (1)
 
Total Debt Outstanding
 
Restricted Cash (2)
 
Stated Rate
 
Default Rate
 
Accrued Interest (1)
Manufacturing
 
3

 
$
11,757

 
$
12

 
$
19,798

 
$
8,759

 
$
28,557

 
$
10,469

 
5.85
%
 
9.85
%
 
$
203

(1) Interest capitalized to principal that remains unpaid.
(2) Represents restricted cash controlled by the lender that may be applied to reduce the outstanding principal balance.

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Debt Maturities    
Future principal payments due on our various types of debt outstanding as of September 30, 2016 (in thousands):

 
Total
 
Remainder of 2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
 
2020
 
Thereafter
2015 Credit Facility
 
$
105,000

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
105,000

 
$

 
$

Term Loan

370,000

 

 

 
370,000

 

 

 

Senior Unsecured Notes
 
300,000

 

 

 

 

 

 
300,000

Master Trust Notes
 
1,677,660

 
4,953

 
21,893

 
163,262

 
40,420

 
448,202

 
998,930

CMBS - fixed-rate (1)
 
603,490

 
29,608

 
237,608

 
61,632

 
13,905

 
4,100

 
256,637

Convertible Notes
 
747,500

 

 

 

 
402,500

 

 
345,000


 
$
3,803,650

 
$
34,561

 
$
259,501

 
$
594,894

 
$
561,825

 
$
452,302

 
$
1,900,567

(1) The CMBS - fixed-rate payment balance in 2016 includes $28.6 million, including $8.8 million of capitalized interest, for the acceleration of principal payable following an event of default under one CMBS fixed-rate loan with a stated maturity in 2017.
Contractual Obligations
There were no material changes outside the ordinary course of business to the information regarding specified contractual obligations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC.
We may enter into commitments to purchase goods and services in connection with the operations of our properties. Those commitments generally have terms of one-year or less and reflect expenditure levels comparable to our historical expenditures.
Distribution Policy
Distributions from our current or accumulated earnings and profits are generally classified as ordinary income, whereas distributions in excess of our current and accumulated earnings and profits, to the extent of a stockholder’s federal income tax basis in our common stock, are generally characterized as a return of capital. Distributions in excess of a stockholder’s federal income tax basis in our common stock are generally characterized as capital gain.
We are required to distribute 90% of our taxable income (subject to certain adjustments and excluding net capital gain) on an annual basis to maintain qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and are required to pay federal income tax at regular corporate rates to the extent we distribute less than 100% of our taxable income (including capital gains).
We intend to make distributions that will enable us to meet the distribution requirements applicable to REITs and to eliminate or minimize our obligation to pay corporate-level federal income and excise taxes.
Any distributions will be at the sole discretion of our board of directors, and their form, timing and amount, if any, will depend upon a number of factors, including our actual and projected results of operations, FFO, liquidity, cash flows and financial condition, the revenue we actually receive from our properties, our operating expenses, our debt service requirements, our capital expenditures, prohibitions and other limitations under our financing arrangements, our REIT taxable income, the annual REIT distribution requirements, applicable law and such other factors as our board of directors deems relevant.

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Cash Flows
Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
The following table presents a summary of our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, respectively:
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
Change
 
(in Thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
259,291

 
$
271,214

 
$
(11,923
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(129,121
)
 
(275,163
)
 
146,042

Net cash used in financing activities
(138,776
)
 
(144,022
)
 
5,246

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
$
(8,606
)
 
$
(147,971
)
 
$
139,365

As of September 30, 2016, we had $13.2 million of cash and cash equivalents as compared to $21.8 million as of December 31, 2015.
Operating Activities
Our cash flows from operating activities are primarily dependent upon the occupancy level of our portfolio, the rental rates specified in our leases, the collectability of rent and the level of our operating expenses and other general and administrative costs.
The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to an increase in debt extinguishment costs of $21.6 million, restructuring charge payments of $7.9 million, G&A costs of $5.8 million and payments to terminate interest rate swap agreements of $1.7 million, offset by a reduction in cash paid for interest of $19.0 million and an increase in cash revenue of $13.3 million.
The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to the acquisition of 261 properties, representing an investment in real estate during the twelve months ended September 30, 2016 totaling $627.8 million, partially offset by the disposition of 120 properties during the same period with an investment value of $393.8 million.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities is generally used to fund property acquisitions, for investments in loans receivable and, to a limited extent, for capital expenditures. Cash provided by investing activities generally relates to the disposition of real estate and other assets.
Net cash used by investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 included cash proceeds of $245.9 million from the disposition of 82 properties (6 of which were disposed of through a $43.7 million 1031 Exchange), partially offset by $424.5 million to fund the acquisition of 227 properties (33 of which were acquired through an $83.6 million non-cash 1031 Exchange) and capitalized real estate expenditures of $8.3 million. Net cash provided by investing activities also includes the collections of principal on loans receivable and real estate assets under direct financing leases totaling $6.3 million.
During the same period in 2015, net cash used in investing activities included $703.1 million to fund the acquisition of 198 properties (97 of which were acquired through a $233.0 million non-cash 1031 Exchange) and capitalized real estate expenditures of $7.4 million, partially offset by cash proceeds of $397.3 million from the disposition of 72 properties (26 of which were disposed of through a $235.4 million non-cash 1031 Exchange). Net cash used in investing activities also included the release of sales proceeds from restricted cash accounts of $40.1 million and collections of principal on loans receivable and real estate assets under direct financing leases of $4.5 million, partially offset by investment in loans receivable of $4.0 million.
Financing Activities
Generally, our net cash used in and provided by financing activities is impacted by our net borrowings and common stock offerings, including sales of our common stock under our ATM Program, common stock offerings, borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facilities and Term Loan, and issuances of net-lease mortgage notes under our Spirit Master Funding Program.

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Net cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily attributable to repayment of our indebtedness of $790.2 million and the payment of dividends to equity owners of $238.9 million, both of which were paid primarily through sources from our operating cash flows and net borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facilities, Term Loan and Senior Unsecured Notes. These amounts were partially offset by the sale of 6.3 million shares of our common stock under our ATM Program for aggregate net proceeds of $446.6 million, net borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facilities and Term Loan of $150.0 million and net proceeds of $296.2 million from the issuance of $300 million aggregate principal Senior Unsecured Notes (see Note 4).
During the same period in 2015, net cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to repayment of our indebtedness of $347.2 million and the payment of dividends to equity owners of $216.2 million, both of which were paid primarily through operating cash flows and net borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facilities of $59.8 million. These amounts were partially offset by the issuance and sale of 23.0 million shares of our common stock in an underwritten public offering and the sale of 6.6 million shares of our common stock under our ATM Program for aggregate net proceeds of $347.2 million, as well as transfers of funds held in reserve by lenders of $17.9 million.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
FFO and AFFO
We calculate FFO in accordance with the standards established by NAREIT. FFO represents net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding real estate-related depreciation and amortization, impairment charges and net losses (gains) from property dispositions. FFO is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure. We use FFO as a supplemental performance measure because we believe that FFO is beneficial to investors as a starting point in measuring our operational performance. Specifically, in excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions and impairment charges, which do not relate to or are not indicative of operating performance, FFO provides a performance measure that, when compared year-over-year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of the performance of equity REITs, FFO will be used by investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other equity REITs. However, because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization and does not capture the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, all of which have real economic effects and could materially impact our results from operations, the utility of FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. In addition, other equity REITs may not calculate FFO as we do, and, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to such other equity REITs’ FFO. Accordingly, FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders as a measure of our performance.
AFFO is a non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance used by many companies in the REIT industry. Accordingly, AFFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders as a measure of our performance. We adjust FFO to eliminate the impact of certain items that we believe are not indicative of our core operating performance, including restructuring costs, other general and administrative costs associated with relocation of our headquarters, default interest on non-recourse mortgage indebtedness, debt extinguishment gains (losses), costs associated with swap terminations, transaction costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of real estate investments subject to existing leases and certain non-cash items. These certain non-cash items include non-cash revenues (comprised of straight-line rents, amortization of above and below market rent on our leases, amortization of lease incentives, amortization of net premium (discount) on loans receivable and amortization of capitalized lease transaction costs), non-cash interest expense (comprised of amortization of deferred financing costs and amortization of net debt discount/premium) and non-cash compensation expense (stock-based compensation expense). In addition, other equity REITs may not calculate AFFO as we do, and, accordingly, our AFFO may not be comparable to such other equity REITs' AFFO. AFFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP, is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs and should not be considered as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with GAAP as a performance measure. A reconciliation of our FFO and AFFO to net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (computed in accordance with GAAP) is included in the financial information accompanying this report.

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Adjusted EBITDA and Annualized Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA modified to include other adjustments to GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders for restructuring charges, real estate acquisition costs, impairment losses, gains/losses from the sale of real estate and debt transactions and other items that we do not consider to be indicative of our on-going operating performance. We focus our business plans to enable us to sustain increasing shareholder value. Accordingly, we believe that excluding these items, which are not key drivers of our investment decisions and may cause short-term fluctuations in net income, provides a useful supplemental measure to investors and analysts in assessing the net earnings contribution of our real estate portfolio. Because these measures do not represent net income (loss) that is computed in accordance with GAAP, they should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) or as an indicator of financial performance. A reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (computed in accordance with GAAP) to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Annualized Adjusted EBITDA is included in the financial information accompanying this report.
Adjusted Debt
Adjusted Debt represents interest bearing debt (reported in accordance with GAAP) adjusted to exclude unamortized debt discount/premium and deferred financing costs, as further reduced by cash and cash equivalents and cash reserves on deposit with lenders as additional security. By excluding unamortized debt discount/premium and deferred financing costs, cash and cash equivalents, and cash reserves on deposit with lenders as additional security, the result provides an estimate of the contractual amount of borrowed capital to be repaid, net of cash available to repay it. We believe this calculation constitutes a beneficial supplemental non-GAAP financial disclosure to investors in understanding our financial condition.
Adjusted Debt to Annualized Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure we use to evaluate the level of borrowed capital being used to increase the potential return of our real estate investments, and a proxy for a measure we believe is used by many lenders and ratings agencies to evaluate our ability to repay and service our debt obligations over time. We believe the ratio is a beneficial disclosure to investors as a supplemental means of evaluating our ability to meet obligations senior to those of our equity holders. Our computation of this ratio may differ from the methodology used by other equity REITs, and, therefore, may not be comparable to such other REITs. A reconciliation of interest bearing debt (reported in accordance with GAAP) to Adjusted Debt is included in the financial information accompanying this report.
Initial Cash Yield
We calculate initial cash yield from properties by dividing the annualized first month base rent (excluding any future rent escalations provided for in the lease) by the gross investment in the related properties. Gross investment for an acquired property represents gross acquisition costs including the contracted purchase price and related capitalized transaction costs. Initial cash yield is a measure (expressed as a percentage) of the contractual cash rent expected to be earned on an acquired property in the first year. Because it excludes any future rent increases or additional rent that may be contractually provided for in the lease, as well as any other income or fees that may be earned from lease modifications or asset dispositions, initial cash yield does not represent the annualized investment rate of return of our acquired properties. Additionally, actual contractual cash rent earned from the properties acquired may differ from the initial cash yield based on other factors, including difficulties collecting anticipated rental revenues and unanticipated expenses at these properties that we cannot pass on to tenants, as well as the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Capitalization Rate
We calculate the capitalization rate for disposed properties as the annualized cash rent on the date of disposition divided by the gross sales price. For multi-tenant properties, non-reimbursable property costs are deducted from the annualized cash rent prior to computing the capitalization rate. Annualized cash rent for a disposed property represents the annualized monthly contractual cash rent under the related lease at time of disposition.

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FFO and AFFO
The following is a reconciliation of net income attributable to common stockholders (which we believe is the most comparable GAAP measure) to FFO and AFFO. Also presented is information regarding distributions paid to common stockholders and the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used for the basic and diluted computations per share (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
(unaudited)
Net income attributable to common stockholders (1)
$
27,399


$
15,003


$
96,458


$
86,911

Add/(less):







Portfolio depreciation and amortization







Continuing operations
65,155


64,399


193,892


195,178

Portfolio impairments







Continuing operations
15,384


20,629


41,693


56,506

Discontinued operations






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Realized gain on sales of real estate (2)
(17,960
)

(5,993
)

(39,221
)

(66,883
)
Total adjustments
62,579

 
79,035

 
196,364

 
184,835

 







FFO
$
89,978

 
$
94,038

 
$
292,822

 
$
271,746

Add/(less):







Loss (gain) on debt extinguishment
8,349


(342
)

(326
)

(2,489
)
Restructuring charges
3,264




5,726



Other costs included in general and administrative associated with headquarters relocation
1,501




3,442



Real estate acquisition costs
1,056


576


2,092


2,122

Non-cash interest expense
4,178


2,478


10,144


7,644

Accrued interest and fees on defaulted loans
853


1,960


3,951


5,412

Swap termination costs (included in general and administrative)

 

 
1,724

 

Non-cash revenues, net
(4,200
)

(5,396
)

(16,155
)

(15,947
)
Non-cash compensation expense
3,399


3,469


7,189


10,757

Total adjustments to FFO
18,400

 
2,745


17,787

 
7,499

 







AFFO
$
108,378

 
$
96,783

 
$
310,609

 
$
279,245

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared to common stockholders
$
84,606


$
75,040


$
246,151


$
221,225

Net income per share of common stock







Basic (4)
$
0.06


$
0.03


$
0.21


$
0.20

Diluted (3) (4)
$
0.06


$
0.03


$
0.21

 
$
0.20

FFO per share of common stock







Diluted (3) (4)
$
0.19


$
0.21


$
0.64


$
0.63

AFFO per share of common stock







Diluted (3) (4)
$
0.22


$
0.22


$
0.68


$
0.65

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:







Basic
479,554,362


440,205,348


457,263,526


429,387,707

Diluted (3)
480,598,610

 
440,353,965

 
457,301,623

 
429,738,776

(1) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, net income attributable to common stockholders includes compensation for lost rent received from the Haggen Holdings, LLC settlement for 6 rejected stores as follows (in millions):
Contractual rent from date of rejection through either sale or September 30, 2016
$
1.3

Prepaid rent for the 3 stores subsequently sold
0.5

Total included in AFFO
$
1.8

(2) Includes amounts related to discontinued operations.
(3) Assumes the issuance of potentially issuable shares unless the result would be anti-dilutive.
(4) For the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, dividends paid to unvested restricted stockholders of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, dividends paid to unvested restricted stockholders of $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively, are deducted from net income, FFO and AFFO attributable to common stockholders in the computation of per share amounts (see Note 12).

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Adjusted Debt, Adjusted EBITDA and Annualized Adjusted EBITDA - Leverage

The following provides a calculation of adjusted debt and a reconciliation of EBITDA and annualized adjusted EBITDA (dollars in thousands):
 
September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
(unaudited)
Revolving Credit Facilities
$
105,000


$
75,000

Term Loan, net
368,400

 

Senior Unsecured Notes, net
295,215

 

Mortgages and notes payable, net
2,241,783


3,242,922

Convertible Notes, net
699,465


687,062

 
3,709,863

 
4,004,984

Add/(less):





Preferred stock



Unamortized debt discount
54,975


54,181

Unamortized deferred financing costs
38,812


41,183

Cash and cash equivalents
(13,184
)

(28,210
)
Cash reserves on deposit with lenders as additional security classified as other assets
(22,225
)

(24,578
)
Total adjustments
58,378

 
42,576

Adjusted Debt
$
3,768,241

 
$
4,047,560

 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
(unaudited)
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
27,399


$
15,003

Add/(less): (1)





Interest
47,653


54,673

Depreciation and amortization
65,300


64,493

Income tax expense
12


184

Total adjustments
112,965

 
119,350

EBITDA
$
140,364

 
$
134,353

Add/(less): (1)





Restructuring charges
3,264

 

Other costs in general and administrative associated with headquarters relocation
1,501



Real estate acquisition costs
1,056


576

Impairments on real estate assets
15,384


20,629

Realized gain on sales of real estate
(17,960
)

(5,993
)
(Loss) gain on debt extinguishment
8,349


(342
)
Total adjustments to EBITDA
11,594

 
14,870

Adjusted EBITDA
$
151,958

 
$
149,223

Annualized Adjusted EBITDA (2)
$
607,832


$
596,892

 



Adjusted Debt / Annualized Adjusted EBITDA
6.2


6.8

 
 
 
 
(1)  Adjustments include all amounts charged to continuing and discontinued operations.
(2)  Adjusted EBITDA of the current quarter multiplied by 4.
 
 
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2016, we did not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements.

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New Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to our September 30, 2016 unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to financial market risks, especially interest rate risk. Interest rates and other factors, such as occupancy, rental rates and the financial condition of our tenants, influence our performance more so than does inflation. Changes in interest rates do not necessarily correlate with inflation rates or changes in inflation rates. As described above, we generally offer leases that provide for payments of base rent with scheduled increases, based on a fixed amount or the lesser of a multiple of the increase in the CPI over a specified period term or fixed percentage and, to a lesser extent, contingent rent based on a percentage of the tenant’s gross sales to help mitigate the effect of inflation. Because the properties in our portfolio are generally leased to tenants under triple-net leases, where the tenant is responsible for property operating costs and expenses, our exposure to rising property operating costs due to inflation is mitigated.
Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary policies, domestic and global economic and political conditions, and other factors which are beyond our control. Our operating results will depend heavily on the difference between the revenue from our assets and the interest expense incurred on our borrowings. We may incur additional variable rate debt in the future, including amounts that we may borrow under our Revolving Credit Facilities and Term Loan. In addition, decreases in interest rates may lead to additional competition for the acquisition of real estate due to a reduction in desirable alternative income-producing investments. Increased competition for the acquisition of real estate may lead to a decrease in the yields on real estate we have targeted for acquisition. In such circumstances, if we are not able to offset the decrease in yields by obtaining lower interest costs on our borrowings, our results of operations will be adversely affected. Significant increases in interest rates may also have an adverse impact on our earnings if we are unable to acquire real estate with rental rates high enough to offset the increase in interest rates on our borrowings.
In the event interest rates rise significantly or there is an economic downturn, defaults may increase and result in credit losses, which may adversely affect our liquidity and operating results. In a decreasing interest rate environment, borrowers are generally more likely to prepay their loans in order to obtain financing at lower interest rates. However, the vast majority of our mortgage notes payable have prepayment clauses that make refinancing during a decreasing interest rate environment uneconomical. Investments in our mortgage loans receivable, however, have significant prepayment protection in the form of yield maintenance provisions, which provide us with substantial yield protection in a decreasing interest rate environment with respect to this portion of our investment portfolio.
The objective of our interest rate risk management policy is to match fund fixed-rate assets with fixed-rate liabilities. As of September 30, 2016, our assets were primarily long-term, fixed-rate leases (though most have scheduled rental increases during the terms of the leases). As of September 30, 2016, approximately $3.33 billion of our indebtedness consisted of long-term, fixed-rate obligations, consisting primarily of our Master Trust Notes, CMBS fixed-rate loans, Senior Unsecured Notes and Convertible Notes. As of September 30, 2016, the weighted average stated interest rate of fixed-rate obligations, excluding amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts/premiums, was approximately 4.69%. As of September 30, 2016, approximately $475.0 million of our indebtedness consisted of variable-rate obligations, consisting primarily of our Term Loan. As of September 30, 2016, the weighted average stated interest rate of our variable-rate obligations, excluding amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts/premiums, was approximately 1.86%. If one-month LIBOR as of September 30, 2016 increased by 100 basis points, or 1.0%, the resulting increase in annual interest expense with respect to the $475.0 million outstanding under the Term Loan would impact our future earnings and cash flows by $4.8 million.
We intend to continue our practice of employing interest rate derivative contracts, such as interest rate swaps and futures, to reduce our exposure, on specific transactions or on a portfolio basis, to changes in cash flows as a result of interest rate changes. We do not intend to enter into derivative contracts for speculative or trading purposes. We generally intend to utilize derivative instruments to hedge interest rate risk on our liabilities and not use derivatives for other purposes, such as hedging asset-related risks. Hedging transactions, however, may generate income which is not qualified income for purposes of maintaining our REIT status. We intend to structure any hedging transactions in a manner that does not jeopardize our status as a REIT.
Even with hedging strategies in place, there can be no assurance that our results of operations will remain unaffected as a result of changes in interest rates. In addition, hedging transactions using derivative instruments involve additional risks such as counter-party credit risk and basis risk. Basis risk in a hedging contract occurs when the index upon
which the contract is based is more or less variable than the index upon which the hedged asset or liability is based, thereby making the hedge less effective. We address basis risk by matching, to a reasonable extent, the contract index to the index upon which the hedged asset or liability is based. Our interest rate risk management policy addresses counterparty credit risk (the risk of nonperformance by counter-parties) by requiring that we deal only with major financial institutions that we deem credit worthy.
The estimated fair values of our Revolving Credit Facilities, Term Loan, Senior Unsecured Notes, fixed-rate and variable-rate mortgages and notes payable and Convertible Notes have been derived based on market quotes for comparable instruments or discounted cash flow analysis using estimates of the amount and timing of future cash flows, market rates and credit spreads.
The following table discloses the fair value information for these financial instruments as of September 30, 2016 (in thousands):
 
Carrying
Value
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Revolving Credit Facilities
$
105,000

 
$
107,841

Term Loan, net (1)
$
368,400

 
$
378,223

Senior Unsecured Notes, net (1)
295,215

 
300,186

Mortgages and notes payable, net (1)
2,241,783

 
2,401,124

Convertible Notes, net (1)
699,465

 
837,650

(1) The carrying value of the debt instruments are net of unamortized deferred financing costs and certain debt discounts/premiums.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of September 30, 2016 . Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.

As disclosed in Item 9A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 filed on October 31, 2016, the Company failed to design controls over the review of the accounting for real estate dispositions; specifically, the allocation of a portion of the Company’s goodwill to the carrying amount of assets sold or held for sale when determining the gain or loss on sale to be recognized for sold assets or the amount, if any, of impairment losses to be recognized for assets held for sale.
Management became aware of this material weakness in internal control over financial reporting and took immediate actions to remediate the material weakness. The Company has initiated controls over the proper application of GAAP in accounting for goodwill related to the disposal of assets and in allocating goodwill to held for sale assets in determining the amount, if any, for impairment charges. The Company believes it will fully remediate this material weakness by December 31, 2016.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Except as noted in the preceding paragraph, there were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to material affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

From time-to-time, we may be subject to certain claims and lawsuits in the ordinary course of business, the outcome of which cannot be determined at this time. We are not currently a party as plaintiff or defendant to any legal proceedings that we believe to be material or that individually or in the aggregate would be expected to have a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations if determined adversely to us.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes to the risk factors as disclosed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 13 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2015 and filed with the SEC. Please review the Risk Factors set forth in the Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on October 31, 2016.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

None.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.


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Item 6. Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
 
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 22, 2013, as amended by the First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 8, 2013, by and among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (f/k/a Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.), a Maryland corporation, Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., a Maryland corporation, Cole Operating Partnership II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership and Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. Previously filed by Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 22, 2013 and Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2013, respectively.
 
 
2.2
Articles of Merger by and between Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (f/k/a Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.), a Maryland corporation, and Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., a Maryland corporation and the Amended and Restated Charter of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (f/k/a Cole Credit Property Trust II, Inc.) filed as Exhibit (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-51963), filed on July 17, 2013).
 
 
3.1
Articles of Restatement of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. filed Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 on November 8, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
3.2
Articles of Amendment of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 8-K on May 13, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
3.3
Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 8-K on August 28, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.1
Form of Certificate for Common Stock of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 on March 29, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.2
Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated May 20, 2014 filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K on May 20, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.3
Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated November 26, 2014 filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K on December 1, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.4
Series 2014-1 Indenture Supplement among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated May 20, 2014 filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K on May 20, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.5
Series 2014-2 Indenture Supplement among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated May 20, 2014 filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K on May 20, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.6
Series 2014-3 Indenture Supplement among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated May 20, 2014 filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K on May 20, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.7
Series 2014-4 Indenture Supplement among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated November 26, 2014 filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K on December 1, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.8
Master Indenture, between Citibank, N.A. and Spirit Master Funding VII, LLC, dated as of December 23, 2013. Previously filed by Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. as Exhibit 10.21 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K on March 4, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.9
Series 2013-1 Supplement, between Citibank, N.A. and Spirit Master Funding VII, LLC, dated as of December 23, 2013, filed as Exhibit 10.22 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 

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Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
4.10
Series 2013-2 Supplement, between Citibank, N.A. and Spirit Master Funding VII, LLC, dated as of December 23, 2013, filed as Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K on March 4, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.11
Indenture, dated May 20, 2014, between the Company and Wilmington Trust, National Association, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K on May 20, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.12
First Supplemental Indenture, dated May 20, 2014, by and between Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Wilmington Trust, National Association (including the form of 2.875% Convertible Senior Note due 2019) filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Form 8-K on May 20, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.13
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated May 20, 2014, by and between Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Wilmington Trust, National Association (including the form of 3.75% Convertible Senior Note due 2021) filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Form 8-K on May 20, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
4.14
Indenture, dated August 18, 2016, between Spirit Realty, L.P. and U.S. Bank National Association.
 
 
4.15
First Supplemental Indenture, dated August 18, 2016, among Spirit Realty, L.P., Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., and U.S. Bank National Association (including the form of 4.450% Senior Notes due 2026).
 
 
4.16
Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 18, 2016, by and among Spirit Realty, L.P., Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.
 
 
10.1
Amended and Restated Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Spirit Realty, L.P. 2012 Incentive Award Plan filed within the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Commission on April 11, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.2
Form of 2012 Incentive Award Plan Restricted Stock Award Grant Notice and Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Form 8-K on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.3
Form of 2012 Incentive Award Plan Stock Payment Award Grant Notice and Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Form 8-K on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.4
Form of Performance Share Award Agreement. Previously filed by Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.5
Credit Agreement, by and among Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, Spirit Realty, L.P. and various lenders, dated as of July 17, 2013 filed as Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Form 8-K on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.6
Guaranty, by and among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and various lenders, dated as of July 17, 2013 filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.7
Security Agreement, by and among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, Spirit Realty, L.P., Spirit Master Funding IV, LLC, Spirit Master Funding V, LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and various lenders, dated as of July 17, 2013 filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.8
Omnibus Collateral Assignment of Material Agreements, Permits and Licenses, by and among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, Spirit Realty, L.P., Spirit Master Funding IV, LLC, Spirit Master Funding V, LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and various lenders, dated as of July 17, 2013. Previously filed by Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.9
Loan Agreement, between German American Capital Corporation and Spirit SPE Loan Portfolio 2013-2, LLC, dated as of July 17, 2013, filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.10
Guaranty of Recourse Obligations of Borrower, by Spirit Realty, L.P. in favor of German American Capital Corporation, dated as of July 17, 2013, filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Form 8-K on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 

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Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
10.11
Loan Agreement, between Barclays Bank PLC and Spirit SPE Loan Portfolio 2013-3, LLC, dated as of July 17, 2013 filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Form 8-K on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.12
Guaranty of Recourse Obligations of Borrower by Spirit Realty, L.P. in favor of Barclays Bank PLC, dated as of July 17, 2013, filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Form 8-K on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.13
Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement dated May 20, 2014, by and among Spirit Realty, L.P., Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association filed as Exhibit 1.1 of the Company's Form 8-K on May 20, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.14
Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement dated November 26, 2014, by and among Spirit Realty, L.P., Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association filed as Exhibit 1.2 of the Company's Form 8-K on December 1, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.15
Property Management and Servicing Agreement, between Midland Loan Services, Spirit Master Funding VII, LLC and Spirit Realty, L.P., dated as of December 23, 2013, filed as Exhibit 10.24 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 4, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.16
Defeasance, Assignment, Assumption and Release Agreement, dated June 5, 2014, by and among Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-1, LLC and Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-2, LLC, U.S. Bank, National Association as Trustee for the Lender, Midland Loan Servicer, a division of PNC Bank, National Association as servicer and U.S. Bank, National Association as Securities Intermediary and Custodian filed as Exhibit 1.1 of the Company's Form 8-K on June 6, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.17
First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Spirit Realty, L.P. on September 12, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.18
Amended and Restated Master Lease between Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-1, LLC and Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-2, LLC, and Shopko Stores Operating CO., LLC, dated December 15, 2014 filed as Exhibit 1.2 of the Company's Form 8-K on December 1, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.19
Form of Indemnification Agreement of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. filed as Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.21
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Michael A. Bender, dated as of July 17, 2013 filed as Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Form 8-K on July 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.23
Transition and Separation Agreement among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Michael A. Bender dated as of August 27, 2015 and filed as Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's form 8-K on August 28, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.25
Director Compensation Program of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. as of January 1, 2015 filed within as Exhibit 10.25 of the Company's Form 10-Q on August 4, 2016.
 
 
10.26
Employment Agreement among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Phillip D. Joseph, Jr., dated as of March 25, 2015 filed as Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K on March 25, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.27
Employment Letter Agreement between Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Philip D. Joseph, Jr. dated as of October 14, 2015 filed as Exhibit 10.27 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K on February 26, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.28
First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Phillip D. Joseph, Jr, dated as of February 23, 2016 filed as Exhibit 10.28 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K on February 26, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 

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Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
10.29
Credit Agreement among Spirit Realty L.P., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as the administrative agent, and the various financial institutions as are or may become parties thereto, dated as of March 31, 2015, filed as Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K on March 31, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.30
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Thomas H. Nolan, Jr., dated as of August 27, 2015 filed as Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K on August 28, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.31
Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Gregg A. Seibert, dated as of August 27, 2015 filed as Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Form 8-K on August 28, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.32
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Mark Manheimer, dated as of August 27, 2015 filed as Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Form 8-K on August 28, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.33
Term Loan Agreement among Spirit Realty L.P., various financial institutions, as lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., as the administrative agent, dated as of November 3, 2015, filed as Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K on November 6, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.34
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement among Spirit Realty L.P., various financial institutions, as lenders, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as the administrative agent, dated as of November 3, 2015, filed as Exhibit 10.34 of the Company's Annual Report Form 10-K on February 26, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.35
Credit Agreement Guaranty dated as of March 31, 2015 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank National Association, the Administrative Agent for the lenders, and among Spirit Realty, L.P., filed as Exhibit 10.35 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K on February 26, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.36
The 2016 executive cash bonus program, was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. on February 18, 2016 and filed as Exhibit 10.36 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K on February 26, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.37
Employment Agreement among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Boyd Messmann, dated as of June 3, 2016, filed as Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K on June 6, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
10.38
Employment Agreement among Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Jackson Hsieh, dated as of September 7, 2016 filed as Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K on July 27, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
31.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
31.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
32.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
 
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
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Filed herewith.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Prakash J. Parag
 
Name:
Prakash J. Parag
 
Title:
Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President (Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: November 8, 2016


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