Investors
PRESS RELEASE
Gaming and Leisure Properties Reports Record First Quarter 2026 Results and Increases 2026 Full Year Guidance
Financial Highlights
| Three Months Ended |
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| (in millions, except per share data) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Total Revenue | $ | 420.0 | $ | 395.2 | ||||
| Income from Operations | $ | 333.3 | $ | 258.8 | ||||
| Net Income | $ | 239.4 | $ | 170.4 | ||||
| FFO(1) (4) | $ | 304.0 | $ | 234.8 | ||||
| AFFO(2) (4) | $ | 297.1 | $ | 272.0 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(3) (4) | $ | 393.0 | $ | 360.1 | ||||
| Net income, per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units(4) | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.60 | ||||
| FFO, per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units(4) | $ | 1.04 | $ | 0.83 | ||||
| AFFO, per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units(4) | $ | 1.02 | $ | 0.96 | ||||
| Annualized dividend per share | $ | 3.12 | $ | 3.04 | ||||
| Dividend yield based on period end stock price | 7.03 | % | 5.97 | % | ||||
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(1) Funds from Operations ("FFO") is net income, excluding (gains) or losses from dispositions of property and real estate depreciation as defined by NAREIT.
(2) Adjusted Funds From Operations ("AFFO") is FFO, excluding, as applicable to the particular period, stock based compensation expense; the amortization of debt issuance costs, bond premiums and original issuance discounts; other depreciation; amortization of land rights; accretion on investment in leases; non-cash adjustments to financing lease liabilities; straight-line rent and deferred rent adjustments; losses on debt extinguishment and other financing costs; severance charges; capitalized interest; and provision (benefit) for credit losses, net, reduced by capital maintenance expenditures.
(3) Adjusted EBITDA is net income, excluding, as applicable to the particular period, interest, net; income tax expense; real estate depreciation; other depreciation; (gains) or losses from dispositions of property; stock based compensation expense; straight-line rent and deferred rent adjustments; amortization of land rights; accretion on investment in leases; non-cash adjustments to financing lease liabilities; losses on debt extinguishment and other financing costs; severance charges; and provision (benefit) for credit losses, net.
(4) Metrics are presented assuming full conversion of limited partnership units to common shares and therefore before the income statement impact of non-controlling interests.
“During the first quarter we completed two accretive transactions for
“We then completed the acquisition of the real property assets of Bally’s
“During the quarter, we funded approximately
“As we sit today, GLPI remains well positioned for near- and long-term growth, supported by our strong operator relationships, our rights and options to participate in select tenants’ future growth and expansion, a healthy in-place deal pipeline, a healthy broader transaction market, and our ability to competitively structure and fund innovative transactions. In addition, our tenants' strength, combined with our balance sheet and liquidity, positions the Company to grow cash flows, support dividend growth, and build value for shareholders in 2026 and beyond.”
Recent Developments
- On
March 4, 2026 , the Company issued$800 million of senior notes due onMarch 1, 2036 . The notes were priced at 99.857% of par value, with a coupon of 5.625%. The Company used the net proceeds to repay borrowings outstanding under the Company's term loan credit facility as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes. - On
February 11, 2026 , GLPI exercised its option to acquire the real property assets of Bally’sTwin River Lincoln Casino Resort ("Bally's Lincoln ") for a purchase price of$700 million and additional rent of$56.0 million (8.0% cap rate). The Company issued 332,890 LTIP Units in connection with the transaction, with the balance of the consideration payable in cash. - On
January 15, 2026 , GLPI entered into a development agreement with The Cordish Companies ("Cordish") to fund up to$440 million of real estate construction costs for the Live!Virginia Casino & Hotel and acquired the project land for$27 million , representing a total commitment of$467 million at an 8.0% cap rate. - As of
March 31, 2026 , GLPI has provided$299.6 million of development funding forBally's Chicago under its$940 million development commitment, including$98 million funded during the first quarter (8.5% cap rate). - As of
March 31, 2026 , GLPI has funded$83.6 million of the$110 million delayed draw term loan facility with theIone Band of Miwok Indians ("Ione") (the "Ione Loan") for the tribe'sAcorn Ridge casino development that opened inFebruary 2026 , including$27 million funded during the first quarter (11% interest rate). - As of
March 31, 2026 , GLPI completed the$16.5 million landside development funding forBally's Marquette , including$6.9 million funded during the first quarter (8.25% cap rate).
Dividends
On
2026 Guidance
Reflecting the current operating and competitive environment, the Company is updating its AFFO guidance for the full year 2026 based on the following assumptions and other factors:
- The guidance does not include the impact on operating results from any possible future acquisitions or dispositions, future capital markets activity, or other future non-recurring transactions other than additional development fundings of approximately
$590 million to$640 million , which will be funded relatively evenly by quarter throughout the remainder of 2026, bringing total development spend to$750 million to$800 million for 2026;$225 million of funding for PENN'sAurora facility on or aboutJune 24, 2026 ; and, the anticipated settlement of$363.3 million of our forward equity sale agreement onJune 1, 2026 subject to certain contractual adjustments. - The guidance assumes there will be no material changes in applicable legislation, regulatory environment, world events, including weather, recent consumer trends, economic conditions, oil prices, competitive landscape or other circumstances beyond our control that may adversely affect the Company's results of operations.
The Company estimates AFFO for the year ending
The Company does not provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP estimates on a forward-looking basis, including the information above, where it is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and/or amounts of various items that would impact net income, which is the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measure. This includes, for example, provision for credit losses, net, and other non-core items that have not yet occurred, are out of the Company’s control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information. In particular, the Company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the amount of the change in the provision for credit losses, net, under ASU No. 2016-13 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses ("ASC 326") in future periods. The non-cash change in the provision for credit losses under ASC 326 with respect to future periods is dependent upon future events that are entirely outside of the Company's control and may not be reliably predicted, including the performance and future outlook of our tenant's operations for our leases that are accounted for as investment in leases, as well as broader macroeconomic factors and future predictions of such factors. As a result, forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures provided without the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding GAAP financial measures.
Portfolio Update
GLPI's primary business consists of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements. The Company also extends loans that produce fixed or variable returns which may convert into leased rent upon project completion or stabilization. As of
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) |
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| Three Months Ended |
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| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Revenues | |||||||
| Rental income | $ | 356,522 | $ | 340,252 | |||
| Income from investment in leases, financing receivables | 52,702 | 47,764 | |||||
| Income from investment in leases, sales type | 3,838 | 3,760 | |||||
| Interest income from real estate loans | 6,923 | 3,459 | |||||
| Total income from real estate | 419,985 | 395,235 | |||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||
| Land rights and ground lease expense | 13,798 | 13,555 | |||||
| General and administrative | 17,938 | 18,713 | |||||
| Gains from dispositions of property | — | (125 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation | 65,037 | 65,012 | |||||
| Provision (benefit) for credit losses, net | (10,137 | ) | 39,246 | ||||
| Total operating expenses | 86,636 | 136,401 | |||||
| Income from operations | 333,349 | 258,834 | |||||
| Other income (expenses) | |||||||
| Interest expense | (95,856 | ) | (97,272 | ) | |||
| Interest income | 2,737 | 9,356 | |||||
| Losses on debt extinguishment and other financing costs | (268 | ) | — | ||||
| Total other expenses | (93,387 | ) | (87,916 | ) | |||
| Income before income taxes | 239,962 | 170,918 | |||||
| Income tax expense | 560 | 564 | |||||
| Net income | $ | 239,402 | $ | 170,354 | |||
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest in the |
(7,573 | ) | (5,170 | ) | |||
| Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 231,829 | $ | 165,184 | |||
| Earnings per common share: | |||||||
| Basic earnings attributable to common shareholders | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.60 | |||
| Diluted earnings attributable to common shareholders | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.60 | |||
| Other comprehensive income | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 239,402 | $ | 170,354 | |||
| Reclassification of derivative gain to interest expense | (24 | ) | — | ||||
| Comprehensive income | 239,378 | 170,354 | |||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest in the |
(7,572 | ) | (5,170 | ) | |||
| Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 231,806 | $ | 165,184 | |||
Current Year Revenue Detail
(in thousands) (unaudited)
| Three Months Ended |
Building base rent | Land base rent | Percentage rent and other rental revenue | Interest income on real estate loans | Total cash income | Straight-line rent and deferred rent adjustments (1) | Ground rent in revenue | Accretion on leases | Total income from real estate | ||||||||||
| Amended PENN Master Lease | $ | 55,235 | $ | 10,759 | $ | 6,514 | $ | — | $ | 72,508 | $ | 4,952 | $ | 573 | $ | — | $ | 78,033 | |
| PENN 2023 Master Lease | 66,142 | — | 85 | — | 66,227 | 4,128 | — | 70,355 | |||||||||||
| Amended Pinnacle |
61,482 | 17,814 | 8,122 | — | 87,418 | 1,858 | 2,208 | — | 91,484 | ||||||||||
| PENN Morgantown Lease | — | 806 | — | — | 806 | — | — | — | 806 | ||||||||||
| Caesars |
16,587 | 5,932 | — | — | 22,519 | 1,631 | 330 | — | 24,480 | ||||||||||
| Horseshoe |
6,096 | — | — | — | 6,096 | 219 | — | — | 6,315 | ||||||||||
| 20,879 | 2,946 | 3,046 | 26,871 | (2,364 | ) | 526 | — | 25,033 | |||||||||||
| Boyd Belterra Lease | 738 | 474 | 500 | — | 1,712 | (377 | ) | — | — | 1,335 | |||||||||
| 26,939 | — | — | — | 26,939 | — | 2,599 | — | 29,538 | |||||||||||
| 23,037 | — | — | — | 23,037 | (66 | ) | 969 | — | 23,940 | ||||||||||
| 19,752 | — | — | — | 19,752 | — | 2,039 | 3,181 | 24,972 | |||||||||||
| Pennsylvania Live! |
13,017 | — | — | — | 13,017 | — | 301 | 2,202 | 15,520 | ||||||||||
| 3,375 | — | — | — | 3,375 | 55 | — | — | 3,430 | |||||||||||
| Tropicana Las |
— | 3,838 | — | — | 3,838 | — | — | — | 3,838 | ||||||||||
| — | 2,081 | — | — | 2,081 | — | — | 518 | 2,599 | |||||||||||
| — | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | — | 3,000 | |||||||||||
| Tioga Downs Lease | 3,716 | — | — | — | 3,716 | — | 2 | 580 | 4,298 | ||||||||||
| Strategic Gaming Leases | 6,049 | — | — | — | 6,049 | — | 106 | 931 | 7,086 | ||||||||||
| — | — | — | 2,026 | 2,026 | — | — | — | 2,026 | |||||||||||
| 5,507 | 5,000 | — | — | 10,507 | (10,507 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| Dry Creek Loan | — | — | — | 1,436 | 1,436 | — | — | — | 1,436 | ||||||||||
| — | — | — | 461 | 461 | — | — | — | 461 | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 328,551 | $ | 49,650 | $ | 18,267 | $ | 6,923 | $ | 403,391 | $ | (471 | ) | $ | 9,653 | $ | 7,412 | $ | 419,985 |
(1) Includes
| Reconciliation of Net income (GAAP) to FFO, FFO to AFFO, and AFFO to Adjusted EBITDA CONSOLIDATED (in thousands, except per share and share data) (unaudited) |
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| Three Months Ended |
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| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 239,402 | $ | 170,354 | |||
| Gains from dispositions of property | — | (125 | ) | ||||
| Real estate depreciation | 64,552 | 64,529 | |||||
| Funds from operations | $ | 303,954 | $ | 234,758 | |||
| Straight-line rent and deferred rent adjustments | 471 | (8,412 | ) | ||||
| Other depreciation | 485 | 483 | |||||
| Provision (benefit) for credit losses, net | (10,137 | ) | 39,246 | ||||
| Amortization of land rights | 4,270 | 4,270 | |||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs, bond premiums and original issuance discounts | 3,468 | 3,232 | |||||
| Capitalized interest | (6,430 | ) | (3,605 | ) | |||
| Stock based compensation | 8,104 | 8,858 | |||||
| Losses on debt extinguishment and other financing costs | 268 | — | |||||
| Accretion on investment in leases | (7,412 | ) | (6,896 | ) | |||
| Non-cash adjustment to financing lease liabilities | 98 | 98 | |||||
| Capital maintenance expenditures | — | (36 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted funds from operations | $ | 297,139 | $ | 271,996 | |||
| Interest, net(1) | 92,346 | 87,149 | |||||
| Income tax expense | 560 | 564 | |||||
| Capital maintenance expenditures | — | 36 | |||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs, bond premiums and original issuance discounts | (3,468 | ) | (3,232 | ) | |||
| Capitalized interest | 6,430 | 3,605 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 393,007 | $ | 360,118 | |||
| Net income, per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.60 | |||
| FFO, per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units | $ | 1.04 | $ | 0.83 | |||
| AFFO, per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units | $ | 1.02 | $ | 0.96 | |||
| Weighted average number of common shares and OP/LTIP units outstanding | |||||||
| Diluted common shares | 283,555,675 | 275,403,292 | |||||
| Diluted OP/LTIP units | 8,544,389 | 8,352,978 | |||||
| Diluted common shares and diluted OP/ LTIP units | 292,100,064 | 283,756,270 | |||||
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(1) Excludes non-cash interest expense gross ups related to certain ground leases.
| Reconciliation of Cash Net Operating Income CONSOLIDATED (in thousands, except per share and share data) (unaudited) |
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| Three Months Ended |
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| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 393,007 | |
| General and administrative expenses | 17,938 | ||
| Stock based compensation | (8,104 | ) | |
| Cash net operating income(1) | $ | 402,841 | |
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(1) Cash net operating income is cash rental income and interest on real estate loans less cash property level expenses.
| Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share and per share data) |
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| Assets | |||||||
| Real estate investments, net | $ | 9,224,584 | $ | 8,474,261 | |||
| Investment in leases, financing receivables, net | 2,562,869 | 2,557,504 | |||||
| Investment in leases, sales-type, net | 250,512 | 248,421 | |||||
| Real estate loans, net | 299,709 | 247,999 | |||||
| Right-of-use assets and land rights, net | 1,067,185 | 1,072,163 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 274,513 | 224,314 | |||||
| Other assets | 86,034 | 84,947 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 13,765,406 | $ | 12,909,609 | |||
| Liabilities | |||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 6,853 | $ | 6,641 | |||
| Accrued interest | 81,403 | 106,253 | |||||
| Accrued salaries and wages | 2,981 | 10,209 | |||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 241,765 | 242,481 | |||||
| Financing lease liabilities | 61,317 | 61,219 | |||||
| Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, bond premiums and original issuance discounts | 8,075,014 | 7,203,731 | |||||
| Deferred rental revenue | 206,201 | 205,786 | |||||
| Other liabilities | 53,043 | 65,029 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 8,728,577 | 7,901,349 | |||||
| Equity | |||||||
| Preferred stock ( |
— | — | |||||
| Common stock ( |
2,832 | 2,830 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 6,611,159 | 6,613,488 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (1,980,009 | ) | (1,990,770 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 881 | 904 | |||||
| Total equity attributable to |
4,634,863 | 4,626,452 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests in |
401,966 | 381,808 | |||||
| Total equity | 5,036,829 | 5,008,260 | |||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 13,765,406 | $ | 12,909,609 | |||
Debt Capitalization
The Company’s debt structure as of
| Years to Maturity | Interest Rate | Balance | |||||
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| Unsecured |
2.7 | 4.968 | % | 330,793 | |||
| Term Loan Due |
2.7 | 4.964 | % | 679,000 | |||
| Senior Unsecured Notes Due |
2.2 | 5.750 | % | 500,000 | |||
| Senior Unsecured Notes Due |
2.8 | 5.300 | % | 750,000 | |||
| Senior Unsecured Notes Due |
3.8 | 4.000 | % | 700,000 | |||
| Senior Unsecured Notes Due |
4.8 | 4.000 | % | 700,000 | |||
| Senior Unsecured Notes Due |
5.8 | 3.250 | % | 800,000 | |||
| Senior Unsecured Notes Due |
6.9 | 5.250 | % | 600,000 | |||
| Senior Unsecured Notes Due |
7.7 | 6.750 | % | 400,000 | |||
| Senior Unsecured Notes Due |
8.5 | 5.625 | % | 800,000 | |||
| Senior Unsecured Notes Due |
9.9 | 5.625 | % | 800,000 | |||
| Senior Unsecured Notes Due |
11.6 | 5.750 | % | 700,000 | |||
| Senior Unsecured Notes Due |
28.5 | 6.250 | % | 400,000 | |||
| Other | 0.4 | 4.780 | % | 70 | |||
| Total long-term debt | 8,159,863 | ||||||
| Less: unamortized debt issuance costs, bond premiums and original issuance discounts | (84,849 | ) | |||||
| Total long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, bond premiums and original issuance discounts | 8,075,014 | ||||||
| Weighted average | 7.1 | 5.078 | % | ||||
Rating Agency - Issue Rating
| Rating Agency | Rating | |
| Standard & Poor's | BBB- | |
| Fitch | BBB- | |
| Moody's | Ba1 | |
Funding commitments
As of
| Description | Estimated Commitment amount | Amount funded at |
| Relocation of |
None | |
| Funding associated with a landside move at |
None | |
| Potential transaction at the former Tropicana Las Vegas site with |
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| Real estate construction costs for |
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| Construction costs for the landside development project at |
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| Funding associated with the future site and construction for Live! |
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| Delayed draw term loan for |
None | |
(1) PENN anticipates completing the relocation of its riverboat casino in
(2) The Company has agreed to fund, if requested by PENN in their sole discretion on or before
Property and lease information
The Company has disclosed the following key terms of its Master Leases and Single Property Leases in the tables below, along with the properties within each lease at
- The coverage ratio is a defined term in each respective lease agreement with our tenants and represents the ratio of Adjusted EBITDAR to rent expense for the properties contained within each lease. Adjusted EBITDAR is defined in each respective lease but is generally consistent with the Company's definition of Adjusted EBITDA plus rent expense paid to GLPI.
- Certain leases have a minimum escalator coverage ratio governor as disclosed below. Before a rent escalation of up to 2% on the building base rent component of each lease can occur, the minimum coverage ratio for these leases needs to be 1.8 to 1 for the applicable lease year.
- The reported coverage ratios below with respect to our tenants' rent coverage over the trailing twelve months were provided by our tenants for the most recently available time period. GLPI has not independently verified the accuracy of the tenants' information and therefore makes no representation as to its accuracy. Rent coverage ratios are not reported for ground leases, leases with development projects or on leases that have been in effect for less than twelve months.
- The Amended PENN Master Lease, the Amended Pinnacle Master Lease, the Boyd Master Lease, and the Belterra Park Lease each include (i) a fixed rent component, a portion of which escalates annually by up to 2% if specified rent coverage thresholds are met, and (ii) a percentage rent component tied to property performance. The percentage rent component is recalculated periodically, every five years for the Amended PENN Master Lease and every two years for the other leases, based on 4% of the average annual net revenues of the applicable facilities in excess of a contractually defined baseline, subject to certain floors.
| Master Leases | ||||
| Penn 2023 Master Lease | Amended |
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| Operator | PENN | PENN | ||
| Properties | ||||
| Hollywood |
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| Hollywood |
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| Riverside, MO | ||||
| 1st |
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| Commencement Date | ||||
| Lease Expiration Date | ||||
| Remaining Renewal Terms | 15 (3x5 years) | 15 (3x5 years) | ||
| Corporate Guarantee | Yes | Yes | ||
| Master Lease with Cross Collateralization | Yes | Yes | ||
| Technical Default Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Default Adjusted Revenue to Rent Coverage | 1.1 | 1.1 | ||
| Competitive Radius Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Escalator Details | ||||
| Yearly Base Rent Escalator Maximum | 1.5% (1) | 2% | ||
| Coverage ratio at |
1.83 | 2.11 | ||
| Minimum Escalator Coverage Governor | N/A | 1.8 | ||
| Yearly Anniversary for Realization | November | November | ||
| Percentage Rent Reset Details | ||||
| Reset Frequency | N/A | 5 years | ||
| Next Reset | N/A | Nov-28 | ||
(1) In addition to the annual escalation, a one-time annualized increase of
| Master Leases | ||||
| Amended Pinnacle Master Lease | ||||
| Operator | PENN | |||
| Properties | Ameristar Black Hawk | |||
| Ameristar Council Bluffs | ||||
| L'Auberge |
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| L'Auberge |
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| Ameristar Vicksburg | ||||
| Plainridge, MA | ||||
| Commencement Date | ||||
| Lease Expiration Date | ||||
| Remaining Renewal Terms | 20 (4x5 years) | 20 (4x5 years) | ||
| Corporate Guarantee | Yes | Yes | ||
| Master Lease with Cross Collateralization | Yes | Yes | ||
| Technical Default Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Default Adjusted Revenue to Rent Coverage | 1.2 | 1.35 (1) | ||
| Competitive Radius Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Escalator Details | ||||
| Yearly Base Rent Escalator Maximum | 2% | (2) | ||
| Coverage ratio at |
1.70 (3) | 1.99 | ||
| Minimum Escalator Coverage Governor | 1.8 | N/A | ||
| Yearly Anniversary for Realization | May | June | ||
| Percentage Rent Reset Details | ||||
| Reset Frequency | 2 years | N/A | ||
| Next Reset | May-26 | N/A | ||
(1) If the tenant's parent's net leverage is greater than 5.5 to 1, then the adjusted revenue to rent coverage for the last two consecutive test periods must be at least 1.35. If the tenant's parent's net leverage is equal to or less than 5.5 to 1, then the ratio shall be reduced to 1.2.
(2) If the CPI increase is at least 0.5% for any lease year, then the rent shall increase by the greater of 1% of the rent as of the immediately preceding lease year and the CPI increase capped at 2%. If the CPI is less than 0.5% for such lease year, then the rent shall not increase for such lease year.
(3) Coverage ratio for escalation purposes excludes adjusted revenue and rent attributable to the Plainridge Park facility as well as certain other fixed rent amounts.
| Master Leases | ||||
| Operator | ||||
| Properties | ||||
| Draft Kings at |
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| The Queen |
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| Commencement Date | ||||
| Lease Expiration Date | ||||
| Remaining Renewal Terms | 20 (4x5 years) | 20 (4x5 years) | ||
| Corporate Guarantee | Yes | (5) | ||
| Master Lease with Cross Collateralization | Yes | Yes | ||
| Technical Default Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Default Adjusted Revenue to Rent Coverage | 1.35 (1) | 1.35 (1) | ||
| Competitive Radius Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Escalator Details | ||||
| Yearly Base Rent Escalator Maximum | (2) | (3) | ||
| Coverage ratio at |
2.20 (6) | N/A | ||
| Minimum Escalator Coverage Governor | N/A | N/A | ||
| Yearly Anniversary for Realization | December | December | ||
| Percentage Rent Reset Details | ||||
| Reset Frequency | N/A | N/A | ||
| Next Reset | N/A | N/A | ||
(1) If the tenant's parent's net leverage is greater than 5.5 to 1, then the adjusted revenue to rent coverage for the last two consecutive test periods must be at least 1.35. If the tenant's parent's net leverage is equal to or less than 5.5 to 1, then the ratio shall be reduced to 1.2. For the
(2) If the CPI increase is at least 0.5% for any lease year, then the rent shall increase by the greater of 1% of the rent as of the immediately preceding lease year and the CPI increase capped at 2%. If the CPI is less than 0.5% for such lease year, then the rent shall not increase for such lease year.
(3) Rent increases by 0.5% for the first six years. Beginning in the seventh lease year through the remainder of the lease term, if the CPI increases by at least 0.25% for any lease year then annual rent shall be increased by 1.25%, and if the CPI is less than 0.25% then rent will remain unchanged for such lease year.
(4) Effective
(5) If a default were to occur under the
(6) Coverage ratio above is proforma for the acquisition of the real estate assets of
| Master Leases | ||||
| Caesars Amended and Restated Master Lease | ||||
| Operator | Boyd | Caesars | ||
| Properties | ||||
| Ameristar Kansas City | Tropicana Laughlin | |||
| Commencement Date | ||||
| Lease Expiration Date | ||||
| Remaining Renewal Terms | 20 (4x5 years) | 20 (4x5 years) | ||
| Corporate Guarantee | No | Yes | ||
| Master Lease with Cross Collateralization | Yes | Yes | ||
| Technical Default Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Default Adjusted Revenue to Rent Coverage | 1.4 | 1.2 | ||
| Competitive Radius Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Escalator Details | ||||
| Yearly Base Rent Escalator Maximum | 2% | 2% | ||
| Coverage ratio at |
2.47 | 1.59 | ||
| Minimum Escalator Coverage Governor | 1.8 | N/A | ||
| Yearly Anniversary for Realization | May | October | ||
| Percentage Rent Reset Details | ||||
| Reset Frequency | 2 years | N/A | ||
| Next Reset | May-26 | N/A | ||
| Master Leases | ||||
| Pennsylvania Live! Master Lease | Strategic Gaming Leases (1) | |||
| Cordish | Strategic | |||
| Properties | Live! Casino & |
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| Live! |
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| Baldini's Casino | ||||
| Sunland Park Race Track & Casino | ||||
| Commencement Date | ||||
| Lease Expiration Date | ||||
| Remaining Renewal Terms | 21 (1x11 years, 1x10 years) | 20 (2x10 years) | ||
| Corporate Guarantee | No | Yes | ||
| Master Lease with Cross Collateralization | Yes | Yes | ||
| Technical Default Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Default Adjusted Revenue to Rent Coverage | 1.4 | 1.4 (2) | ||
| Competitive Radius Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Escalator Details | ||||
| Yearly Base Rent Escalator Maximum | 1.75% | 2% (2) | ||
| Coverage ratio at |
2.55 | 1.85 (3) | ||
| Minimum Escalator Coverage Governor | N/A | N/A | ||
| Yearly Anniversary for Realization | March | June | ||
| Percentage Rent Reset Details | ||||
| Reset Frequency | N/A | N/A | ||
| Next Reset | N/A | N/A | ||
(1) Consists of two leases that are cross collateralized and co-terminus with each other.
(2) The default adjusted revenue to rent coverage declines to 1.25 if the tenant's adjusted revenues total
(3) Coverage ratio above is proforma for the acquisition of the real estate assets of
| Single Property Leases | |||
| Belterra Park Lease | Horseshoe |
Morgantown Lease | |
| Operator | Boyd | Caesars | PENN |
| Properties | Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center | ||
| Commencement Date | |||
| Lease Expiration Date | |||
| Remaining Renewal Terms | 20 (4x5 years) | 20 (4x5 years) | 30 (6x5 years) |
| Corporate Guarantee | No | Yes | Yes |
| Technical Default Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Default Adjusted Revenue to Rent Coverage | 1.4 | 1.2 | N/A |
| Competitive Radius Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Escalator Details | |||
| Yearly Base Rent Escalator Maximum | 2% | 1.75%(1) | 1.25%(2) |
| Coverage ratio at |
2.93 | 2.04 | N/A |
| Minimum Escalator Coverage Governor | 1.8 | N/A | N/A |
| Yearly Anniversary for Realization | May | October | December |
| Percentage Rent Reset Details | |||
| Reset Frequency | 2 years | N/A | N/A |
| Next Reset | N/A | N/A | |
(1) For the sixth and seventh lease years, after which time the annual escalation becomes 2% for the remaining term of the lease.
(2) If the CPI increase is at least 0.5% for any lease year, the rent for such lease year shall increase by 1.25% of rent as of the immediately preceding lease year, and if the CPI increase is less than 0.5% for such lease year, then the rent shall not increase for such lease year.
| Single Property Leases | |||
| MD Live! Lease | Tropicana Lease | Tioga Downs Lease | |
| Operator | Cordish | ||
| Properties | Live! Casino & |
Tioga Downs | |
| Commencement Date | |||
| Lease Expiration Date | |||
| Remaining Renewal Terms | 21 (1x11 years, 1x10 years) | 49 (1 x 24 years, 1 x 25 years) | 32 years and 10 months (2x10 years, 1x12 years and 10 months) |
| Corporate Guarantee | No | Yes | Yes |
| Technical Default Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Default Adjusted Revenue to Rent Coverage | 1.4 | 1.35 (1) | 1.4 |
| Competitive Radius Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Escalator Details | |||
| Yearly Base Rent Escalator Maximum | 1.75% | (2) | 1.75%(3) |
| Coverage ratio at |
3.49 | N/A | 1.94 |
| Minimum Escalator Coverage Governor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Yearly Anniversary for Realization | January | October | March |
| Percentage Rent Reset Details | |||
| Reset Frequency | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Next Reset | N/A | N/A | N/A |
(1) If the tenant's parent's net leverage is greater than 5.5 to 1, then the adjusted revenue to rent coverage for the last two consecutive test periods must be at least 1.35. If the tenant's parent's net leverage is equal to or less than 5.5 to 1, then the ratio shall be reduced to 1.2.
(2) If the CPI increase is at least 0.5% for any lease year, then the rent shall increase by the greater of 1% of the rent as of the immediately preceding lease year and the CPI increase capped at 2%. If the CPI is less than 0.5% for such lease year, then the rent shall not increase for such lease year.
(3) Increases by 1.75% beginning with the first anniversary and increases to 2% beginning in year fifteen of the lease through the remainder of the initial lease term.
| Single Property Leases | |||
| Operator | (managed by Hard Rock) | Cordish | |
| Properties | Cordish Virginia Live! Development | ||
| Commencement Date | |||
| Lease Expiration Date | (3) | ||
| Remaining Renewal Terms | None | 20 (4 x 5 years) | 21 (1x11 years, 1x10 years) |
| Corporate Guarantee | No | Yes | No |
| Technical Default Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Default Adjusted Revenue to Rent Coverage | 1.4 | 1.35 (1) | 1.4 |
| Competitive Radius Landlord Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Escalator Details | |||
| Yearly Base Rent Escalator Maximum | 2% | (2) | 1.75% |
| Coverage ratio at |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Minimum Escalator Coverage Governor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Yearly Anniversary for Realization | September | August | (3) |
| Percentage Rent Reset Details | |||
| Reset Frequency | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Next Reset | N/A | N/A | N/A |
(1) If the tenant's parent's net leverage is greater than 5.5 to 1, then the adjusted revenue to rent coverage for the last two consecutive test periods must be at least 1.35. If the tenant's parent's net leverage is equal to or less than 5.5 to 1, then the ratio shall be reduced to 1.2.
(2) If the CPI increase is at least 0.5% for any lease year, then the rent shall increase by the greater of 1% of the rent as of the immediately preceding lease year and the CPI increase capped at 2%. If the CPI is less than 0.5% for such lease year, then the rent shall not increase for such lease year.
(3) The initial term of the lease shall expire on the last day of the calendar month in which the 39th anniversary of the facility opening date occurs. Rent shall increase annually on each anniversary of the facility opening date.
Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
FFO, FFO per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units, AFFO, AFFO per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units, Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Net Operating Income ("Cash NOI"), which are detailed in the reconciliation tables that accompany this release, are used by the Company as performance measures for benchmarking against the Company’s peers and as internal measures of business operating performance, which is used for a bonus metric. These metrics are presented assuming full conversion of limited partnership units to common shares and therefore before the income statement impact of non-controlling interests. The Company believes FFO, FFO per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units, AFFO, AFFO per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units, Adjusted EBITDA and Cash NOI provide a meaningful perspective of the underlying operating performance of the Company’s current business. This is especially true since these measures exclude real estate depreciation and we believe that real estate values fluctuate based on market conditions rather than depreciating in value ratably on a straight-line basis over time. Cash NOI is cash rental income and interest on real estate loans, less cash property level expenses. Cash NOI excludes depreciation, the amortization of land rights, real estate general and administrative expenses, other non-routine costs and the impact of certain generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) adjustments to rental revenue, such as straight-line rent and deferred rent adjustments and non-cash ground lease income and expense. It is management's view that Cash NOI is a performance measure used to evaluate the operating performance of the Company’s real estate operations and provides investors relevant and useful information because it reflects only income and operating expense items that are incurred at the property level and presents them on an unleveraged basis.
FFO, FFO per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units, AFFO, AFFO per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units, Adjusted EBITDA and Cash NOI are non-GAAP financial measures that are considered supplemental measures for the real estate industry and a supplement to GAAP measures. NAREIT defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding (gains) or losses from dispositions of property and real estate depreciation. We have defined AFFO as FFO excluding, as applicable to the particular period, stock based compensation expense, the amortization of debt issuance costs, bond premiums and original issuance discounts, other depreciation, the amortization of land rights, accretion on investment in leases, non-cash adjustments to financing lease liabilities, straight-line rent and deferred rent adjustments, losses on debt extinguishment and other financing costs, severance charges, capitalized interest and provision (benefit) for credit losses, net, reduced by capital maintenance expenditures. We have defined Adjusted EBITDA as net income excluding, as applicable to the particular period, interest, net, income tax expense, real estate depreciation, other depreciation, (gains) or losses from dispositions of property, stock based compensation expense, straight-line rent and deferred rent adjustments, the amortization of land rights, accretion on investment in leases, non-cash adjustments to financing lease liabilities, losses on debt extinguishment and other financing costs, severance charges, and provision (benefit) for credit losses, net. Finally, we have defined Cash NOI as Adjusted EBITDA excluding general and administrative expenses and including stock based compensation expense and severance charges.
FFO, FFO per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units, AFFO, AFFO per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units, Adjusted EBITDA and Cash NOI are not recognized terms under GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures: (i) do not represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP; (ii) should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities; and (iii) are not alternatives to cash flow as a measure of liquidity. In addition, these measures should not be viewed as an indication of our ability to fund all of our cash needs, including to make cash distributions to our shareholders, to fund capital improvements, or to make interest payments on our indebtedness. Investors are also cautioned that FFO, FFO per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units, AFFO, AFFO per diluted common share and OP/LTIP units, Adjusted EBITDA and Cash NOI, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other real estate companies, including REITs, due to the fact that not all real estate companies use the same definitions. Our presentation of these measures does not replace the presentation of our financial results in accordance with GAAP.
About
GLPI is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, including coverage of the landlord's interests, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties. The Company also extends loans that produce fixed or variable returns which may convert into leased rent upon project completion or stabilization.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including our expectations regarding our future growth and cash flows in 2026 and beyond, 2026 AFFO guidance, the future issuance of securities and the Company benefiting from recent portfolio additions and completed transactions. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “should” or “anticipates” or the negative or other variation of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Such forward looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about GLPI and its subsidiaries, including risks related to the following: the ability of GLPI or its partners to successfully complete construction of various casino projects currently under development for which GLPI has agreed to provide construction development funding, including Bally’s
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