REALTY INCOME CORP
Realty Income Corporation, also known as "The Monthly Dividend Company," is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "O." The company was founded in 1969 and has been investing in and managing freestanding commercial properties under long-term net lease agreements with clients since 1994. As of December 31, 2023, Realty Income owned or held interests in 13,458 properties located in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. The company's business strategy focuses on acquiring, investing in, and developing high-quality real estate that generates consistent and predictable income. It seeks to invest in properties that have strong demographic attributes, are located in important markets for its clients, and have real estate valuations that approximate replacement costs. Realty Income's investment strategy is to target clients with reliable and sustainable cash flow, revenue and cash flow from multiple sources, a willingness to sign long-term leases, and large ownership and usage of real estate. The company's website is www.realtyincome.com, where it makes available various reports and financial statements free of charge. Realty Income's top 10 industry concentrations include grocery, convenience stores, dollar stores, home improvement, drug stores, quick service restaurants, casual restaurants, automotive service, health and fitness, and gaming. Its property portfolio is primarily composed of retail properties, with approximately 81.8% of total portfolio annualized contractual rent coming from retail properties. Realty Income's lease expirations are spread out over several years, with the largest percentage of lease expirations coming in the years 2024 to 2034. The company's geographic diversification includes properties in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Europe.