Realty Income Secures Major Capital and Expands Geographically Through Strategic Moves

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Realty Income Corporation, the renowned real estate investment trust, has embarked on a significant capital strategy involving a major international partnership, a landmark convertible bond offering, and its first foray into the Mexican market. These concurrent moves signal a robust offensive to fuel future growth and diversification.

On January 8, 2026, Realty Income successfully completed a substantial convertible note offering, raising a total of $862.5 million. This figure includes the full issuance amount plus an over-allotment of $112.5 million. The notes carry a coupon rate of 3.500% and mature in 2029.

The company plans to allocate the net proceeds of approximately $845.5 million toward several key corporate purposes:
* Repaying $500 million in senior notes that bear a 5.050% coupon and come due on January 13, 2026.
* Funding share repurchases totaling $101.9 million, which equates to roughly 1.8 million shares.
* Supporting general corporate objectives, including further acquisitions and debt reduction.

The conversion price for the notes was set at $69.42 per share, representing a 20% premium over Realty Income’s closing stock price on January 5, 2026.

A Strategic Alliance with Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Fund

In a separate but related development, Realty Income has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund. The collaboration centers on a programmatic joint venture targeting high-quality logistics properties within the United States. The combined equity commitment from both partners exceeds $1.5 billion.

The venture’s focus will be on build-to-suit developments, which are pre-leased on a long-term basis to tenants with investment-grade credit ratings. Realty Income will maintain a majority ownership stake in the acquired assets. Furthermore, GIC will serve as an anchor investor in the REIT’s U.S. Core Plus Fund. This partnership is designed to provide Realty Income with enhanced access to core investments that offer attractive yield profiles, marking a strategic diversification of its funding sources toward private capital markets.

Geographic Diversification Reaches Mexico

Simultaneously, Realty Income has executed its first-ever transaction in Mexico, expanding its geographic footprint beyond its existing markets in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. The company has acquired a build-to-suit logistics portfolio in Mexico City and Guadalajara for $200 million.

The properties are already subject to long-term leases with Global Fortune 100 companies. The development was handled by Hines, which acted as GIC’s partner on the project. This move represents a significant step in the net-lease REIT’s international expansion strategy.

A Track Record of Stability and Growth

Realty Income’s recent capital initiatives build upon a formidable foundation. The company currently manages a portfolio of over 15,500 properties across all 50 U.S. states, the UK, and seven European nations. Demonstrating remarkable consistency, it has paid monthly dividends for 666 consecutive months since its public listing in 1994 and has increased its payout 133 times. With a market capitalization of approximately $54 billion, the stock offers a dividend yield of around 5.52%.