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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  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, 2007, or

o Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File Number 1-13374


REALTY INCOME CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
 
33-0580106
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
 
600 La Terraza Boulevard, Escondido, California  92025
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (760) 741-2111
 
 
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 is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Act Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large accelerated filer x   Accelerated filer o  Non-accelerated filer 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

There were 101,072,960 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 25, 2007.

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REALTY INCOME CORPORATION
Form 10-Q
 
September 30, 2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

PART I.                   FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Page
 
Item 1:
     
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets                                                                                           
   
3
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income                                                                                           
   
4
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                                                                                           
   
5
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                                                           
   
7
 
Item 2:
       
     
18
 
     
19
 
     
21
 
 
Liquidity and capital resources                                                                                           
   
24
 
 
Results of operations                                                                                           
   
28
 
     
37
 
 
Property portfolio information                                                                                           
   
39
 
 
Impact of inflation                                                                                           
   
44
 
 
Impact of recent accounting pronouncements                                                                                           
   
44
 
 
Other information                                                                                           
   
44
 
Item 3:
   
45
 
Item 4:
Controls and Procedures                                                                                                  
   
46
 
PART II.                   OTHER INFORMATION
       
Item 1A:
Risk Factors                                                                                                  
   
47
 
Item 6:
Exhibits                                                                                                  
   
47
 
   
50
 

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PART I.
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
REALTY INCOME CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
ASSETS
 
(unaudited)
       
Real estate, at cost:
           
Land
  $
1,075,103
    $
958,770
 
Buildings and improvements
   
2,042,767
     
1,785,203
 
     
3,117,870
     
2,743,973
 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (450,222 )     (396,854 )
Net real estate held for investment
   
2,667,648
     
2,347,119
 
Real estate held for sale, net
   
78,552
     
137,962
 
Net real estate
   
2,746,200
     
2,485,081
 
Cash and cash equivalents
   
266,644
     
10,573
 
Accounts receivable
   
6,098
     
5,953
 
Goodwill
   
17,206
     
17,206
 
Other assets, net
   
40,114
     
27,695
 
Total assets
  $
3,076,262
    $
2,546,508
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Distributions payable
  $
15,780
    $
15,096
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
29,242
     
27,004
 
Other liabilities
   
9,840
     
8,416
 
Line of credit payable
   
--
     
--
 
Notes payable
   
1,470,000
     
920,000
 
Total liabilities
   
1,524,862
     
970,516
 
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock and paid in capital, par value $1.00 per share,
               
20,000,000 shares authorized, 13,900,000 shares issued
               
and outstanding in 2007 and 2006
   
337,790
     
337,781
 
Common stock and paid in capital, par value $1.00 per share,
               
200,000,000 shares authorized, 101,072,360 and 100,746,226
               
shares issued and outstanding in 2007 and 2006, respectively
   
1,544,117
     
1,540,365
 
Distributions in excess of net income
    (330,507 )     (302,154 )
Total stockholders’ equity
   
1,551,400
     
1,575,992
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $
3,076,262
    $
2,546,508
 
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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REALTY INCOME CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
   
Three
Months
Ended 9/30/07
   
Three
 Months
 Ended 9/30/06
   
Nine
Months
Ended 9/30/07
   
Nine
Months
Ended 9/30/06
 
                         
REVENUE
                       
Rental
  $
72,794
    $
58,919
    $
212,237
    $
169,468
 
Other
   
1,295
     
245
     
3,660
     
1,096
 
     
74,089
     
59,164
     
215,897
     
170,564
 
                                 
EXPENSES
                               
Depreciation and amortization
   
19,564
     
14,586
     
56,132
     
42,796
 
Interest
   
16,163
     
12,530
     
41,612
     
37,657
 
General and administrative
   
6,290
     
4,083
     
17,219
     
12,683
 
Property
   
819
     
787
     
2,652
     
2,331
 
Income taxes
   
350
     
96
     
948
     
558
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
   
--
     
1,555
     
--
     
1,555
 
     
43,186
     
33,637
     
118,563
     
97,580
 
Income from continuing operations
   
30,903
     
25,527
     
97,334
     
72,984
 
Income from discontinued operations:
                               
Real estate acquired for resale by Crest
   
1,937
     
99
     
7,967
     
1,515
 
Real estate held for investment
   
1,133
     
932
     
1,932
     
3,586
 
     
3,070
     
1,031
     
9,899
     
5,101
 
Net income
   
33,973
     
26,558
     
107,233
     
78,085
 
Preferred stock cash dividends
    (6,063 )     (2,351 )     (18,190 )     (7,052 )
Net income available to common stockholders
  $
27,910
    $
24,207
    $
89,043
    $
71,033
 
                                 
Amounts available to common stockholders per common share, basic and diluted:
                               
Income from continuing operations
  $
0.25
    $
0.26
    $
0.79
    $
0.76
 
Net income
  $
0.28
    $
0.27
    $
0.89
    $
0.82
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
   
100,187,901
     
89,166,429
     
100,148,993
     
86,936,161
 
Diluted
   
100,252,953
     
89,267,138
     
100,326,859
     
87,084,545
 
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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REALTY INCOME CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(dollars in thousands)(unaudited)
   
2007
   
2006
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net income
  $
107,233
    $
78,085
 
Adjustments to net income:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
56,132
     
42,796
 
Income from discontinued operations:
               
Real estate acquired for resale
    (7,967 )     (1,515 )
Real estate held for investment
    (1,932 )     (3,586 )
Gain on sales of land and improvements
    (1,835 )    
--
 
Gain on reinstatement of property carrying value
   
--
      (716 )
Amortization of share-based compensation
   
3,025
     
2,297
 
Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations:
               
Real estate acquired for resale
    (819 )    
84
 
Real estate held for investment
   
824
     
797
 
            Investment in real estate acquired for resale
    (29,892 )     (9,937 )
            Proceeds from sales of real estate acquired for resale
   
94,106
     
16,807
 
      Collection of mortgage note receivable by Crest
   
25
     
1,333
 
Change in assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable and other assets
   
728
     
5,033
 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
    (773 )     (3,636 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
218,855
     
127,842
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Proceeds from sales of investment properties:
               
Continuing operations
   
4,370
     
--
 
      Discontinued operations
   
3,114
     
9,804
 
Acquisition of and improvements to investment properties
    (377,564 )     (244,586 )
Restricted escrow funds acquired in connection with
               
acquisitions of investment properties
    (2,648 )    
--
 
Intangibles acquired in connection with acquisitions of
               
investment properties
    (319 )     (937 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (373,047 )     (235,719 )

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REALTY INCOME CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(CONTINUED)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(dollars in thousands)(unaudited)

   
2007
   
2006
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
           
Borrowings from lines of credit
   
407,800
     
279,900
 
Payments under lines of credit
    (407,800 )     (416,600 )
Proceeds from stock offerings, net of offering costs of $11,931 in 2006
   
--
     
229,566
 
Proceeds from notes issued, net of offering costs of $5,563 in 2007
               
    and $3,003 in 2006
   
544,437
     
271,997
 
Principal payment on notes
   
--
      (110,000 )
Cash distributions to common stockholders
    (116,382 )     (92,605 )
Cash dividends to preferred stockholders
    (18,520 )     (7,052 )
Proceeds from other stock issuances
   
728
     
341
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
410,263
     
155,547
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
256,071
     
47,670
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
10,573
     
65,704
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $
266,644
    $
113,374
 
For supplemental disclosures, see note 13.
 

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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REALTY INCOME CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2007
(unaudited)
1.
Management Statement
 
The consolidated financial statements of Realty Income Corporation (“Realty Income”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) were prepared from our books and records without audit and include all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. Certain of the 2006 balances have been reclassified to conform to the 2007 presentation.  Readers of this quarterly report should refer to our audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006, which are included in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as certain disclosures that would substantially duplicate those contained in the audited financial statements have not been included in this report.

At September 30, 2007, we owned 2,181 properties, located in 49 states, containing over 18.1 million leasable square feet, along with 47 properties owned by our wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary, Crest Net Lease, Inc. (“Crest”).  Crest was created to buy and sell properties, primarily to individual investors who are involved in tax-deferred exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Tax Code”).

2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Procedures
 
A.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Realty Income, Crest and other entities for which we make operating and financial decisions (control), after elimination of all material intercompany balances and transactions.  All of Realty Income’s and Crest’s subsidiaries are wholly-owned.

B.  We have elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under the Tax Code. We believe we have qualified and continue to qualify as a REIT.  Under the REIT operating structure, we are permitted to deduct distributions paid to our stockholders and generally will not be required to pay federal corporate income taxes on such income. Accordingly, no provision has been made for federal income taxes in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, except for federal income taxes of Crest, which are included in discontinued operations.

C.  We recognize an allowance for doubtful accounts relating to accounts receivable for amounts deemed uncollectible.  We consider tenant specific issues such as financial stability and ability to pay rent when determining collectibility of accounts receivable and appropriate allowances to record.  The allowance for doubtful accounts at September 30, 2007 was $738,000 and at December 31, 2006 was $705,000.

D.  In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.  Interpretation No. 48 applies to all tax positions accounted for under Statement No. 109 and clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes by defining criteria that a tax position on an individual matter must meet before that position is recognized in the financial statements.  The adoption of Interpretation No. 48 in January 2007 did not have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.

E.  We collect and remit sales taxes assessed by different governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a revenue-producing transaction between us and our tenants. We report the collection of these taxes on a net basis (excluded from revenues). The amounts of these taxes are not significant to our financial position or results of operations.

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F.  Other assets consist of the following at:
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
2007
   
2006
 
Deferred bond financing costs, net
  $
15,320
    $
10,868
 
Value of in-place and above-market leases, net
   
10,695
     
10,430
 
Prepaid expenses
   
3,395
     
3,271
 
Corporate assets, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization
   
1,376
     
463
 
Settlements on treasury lock agreements
   
977
     
1,629
 
Unamortized credit line fees, net
   
564
     
954
 
Other items
   
7,787
     
80
 
    $
40,114
    $
27,695
 

3.
Retail Properties Acquired
 
We acquire land, buildings and improvements that are used by retail operators.

A.  During the first nine months of 2007, Realty Income and Crest invested $412.9 million, in aggregate, in 264 new retail properties and properties under development.  These 264 properties are located in 33 states, will contain over 1.6 million leasable square feet, and are 100% leased with an average lease term of 19.2 years.

Of the $412.9 million invested in the first nine months of 2007, $7.1 million was used to acquire one property with an existing lease already in place with a retail tenant.  In accordance with FASB Statement No. 141, Business Combinations (“SFAS 141”), Realty Income recorded $1.0 million as the intangible value of the in-place lease and $689,000 as the intangible value of the below-market rents.  These amounts are recorded in “other assets” and “other liabilities,” respectively, on our consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2007 and are amortized over the life of the lease.

In comparison, during the first nine months of 2006, Realty Income and Crest invested $259.1 million, in aggregate, in 138 new retail properties and properties under development.  These 138 properties are located in 24 states, contain over 1.7 million leasable square feet, and are 100% leased with an average lease term of 13.7 years.  Of the $259.1 million invested in the first nine months of 2006, $6.0 million was used to acquire one property with an existing lease already in place with a retail tenant.  In accordance with SFAS 141, Realty Income recorded $1.6 million as the intangible value of the in-place lease and $628,000 as the intangible value of the below-market rents.  These amounts are recorded to “other assets” and “other liabilities,” respectively, on our consolidated balance sheets and are amortized over the life of the lease.

B.  During the first nine months of 2007, Realty Income invested $383.0 million in 232 new retail properties and properties under development with initial weighted average contractual lease rate of 8.6%.  These 232 properties are located in 33 states, will contain over 1.5 million leasable square feet, and are 100% leased with an average lease term of 19.1 years.  The initial weighted average contractual lease rate is computed by dividing the estimated aggregate base rent for the first year of each lease by the estimated total cost of the properties.

In comparison, during the first nine months of 2006, Realty Income invested $249.2 million in 133 new retail properties and properties under development with an initial weighted average contractual lease rate of 8.7%.  These 133 properties are located in 24 states, contain over 1.6 million leasable square feet, and are 100% leased with an average lease term of 13.6 years.

C.  During the first nine months of 2007, Crest invested $29.9 million in 32 new retail properties.

In comparison, during the first nine months of 2006, Crest invested $9.9 million in five new retail properties.

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D.  Crest’s property inventory at September 30, 2007 consisted of 47 properties with a total investment of $78.3 million and at December 31, 2006 consisted of 60 properties with a total investment of $137.5 million.  These amounts are included on our consolidated balance sheets in “real estate held for sale, net.”

4.
Credit Facility

We have a $300 million acquisition credit facility that expires in October 2008, unless extended as provided for in the credit facility agreement.  Effective May 1, 2007, our current investment grade credit ratings provided for financing under the credit facility at LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus 60 basis points with a facility fee of 15 basis points, for all-in drawn pricing of 75 basis points over LIBOR.

The average borrowing rate on our credit facility during the first nine months of 2007 was 6.0%, compared to 5.5% in the first nine months of 2006. The increase in the average borrowing rate is due to an increase in LIBOR during the past year. Our current credit facility is subject to various leverage and interest coverage ratio limitations. We are and have been in compliance with these covenants.

Our credit facility is unsecured and accordingly, we have not pledged any assets as collateral for this obligation.  We regularly review our credit facility and may seek to extend, renew or replace our credit facility, to the extent we deem appropriate.

5.
Note Offering

In September 2007, we issued $550 million in aggregate principal amount of 63/4% senior unsecured notes due 2019 (the “2019 Notes”).  The price to the investor for the 2019 Notes was 99.827% of the principal amount for an effective yield of 6.772%.  The net proceeds of approximately $544.4 million from this offering were used to fund certain property acquisitions, repay borrowings under our acquisition credit facility and for general corporate purposes.  The remaining net proceeds, which are included in “cash and cash equivalents” on our consolidated balance sheet, will be used for general corporate purposes, which include additional property acquisitions. Interest on the 2019 Notes is paid semiannually.

6.
Note Redemption

In September 2006, we redeemed all of our outstanding $110 million, 73/4% unsecured notes due May 2007 (the “2007 Notes”).  The 2007 Notes were redeemed at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2007 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest of $3.2 million, as well as a make-whole payment of $1.6 million.  We recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt totaling $1.6 million related to the make-whole payment associated with the 2007 Notes.

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7.
Notes Payable
 
Our senior unsecured note obligations consist of the following, sorted by maturity date at (dollars in millions):
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
   81/4% notes, issued in October 1998 and due in November 2008
  $
100.0
    $
100.0
 
   8% notes, issued in January 1999 and due in January 2009
   
20.0
     
20.0
 
   53/8% notes, issued in March 2003 and due in March 2013
   
100.0
     
100.0
 
   51/2% notes, issued in November 2003 and due in November 2015
   
150.0
     
150.0
 
   5.95% notes, issued in September 2006 and due in September 2016
   
275.0
     
275.0
 
   53/8% notes, issued in September 2005 and due in September 2017
   
175.0
     
175.0
 
   63/4% notes, issued in September 2007 and due in August 2019
   
550.0
     
--
 
   57/8% bonds, issued in March 2005 and due in March 2035
   
100.0
     
100.0
 
    $
1,470.0
    $
920.0
 

The estimated fair value of the notes payable at September 30, 2007 is $1,425.3 million and at December 31, 2006 is $921.9 million, based upon the closing market price per note, or indicative price per each note, at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

8.
Gain on Sales of Real Estate Acquired for Resale by Crest
 
During the third quarter of 2007, Crest sold 14 properties for $28.3 million, which resulted in a gain of $2.2 million.  In comparison, during the third quarter of 2006, Crest sold four properties for $6.6 million, which resulted in a gain of $313,000.  Crest’s gains on sales are reported before income taxes and are included in income from discontinued operations.

During the first nine months of 2007, Crest sold 45 properties for $97.9 million, which resulted in a gain of $8.8 million.  As part of two sales during the first nine months of 2007, Crest provided the buyers’ financing for a total of $3.8 million in mortgage promissory notes. In comparison, during the first nine months of 2006, Crest sold nine properties for $16.8 million, which resulted in a gain of $1.7 million.

9.
Gain on Sales of Investment Properties, Improvements and Land by Realty Income
 
During the third quarter of 2007, we sold three investment properties for an aggregate of $4.4 million, which resulted in a gain of $770,000.  This gain is included in discontinued operations.   As part of one sale during the third quarter of 2007, we received a lease termination fee of $427,000, which is reported in “income from discontinued operations, real estate held for investment” on our consolidated statements of income.  In addition, we sold excess land and improvements from two properties for an aggregate of $529,000, which resulted in a gain of $29,000.  The gain from the land and improvements sales is reported in “other revenue” on our consolidated statements of income because these improvements and excess land were associated with properties that continue to be owned as part of our core operations.  In comparison, during the third quarter of 2006, we sold or exchanged three investment properties for a total of $4.0 million, which resulted in a gain of $843,000. These gains are included in discontinued operations.

During the first nine months of 2007, we sold six investment properties for an aggregate of $5.9 million, which resulted in a gain of $1.4 million.  This gain is included in discontinued operations.  In addition, we sold excess land and improvements from five properties for an aggregate of $4.4 million, which resulted in a gain of $1.8 million.  The gain from the land and improvements sales is reported in “other revenue” on our consolidated statements of income because these improvements and excess land were associated with properties that continue to be owned as part of our core operations.  In comparison, during the first nine months of 2006, we sold or exchanged 13 investment properties for a total of $10.7 million, which resulted in a gain of $3.0 million. This gain is included in discontinued operations.  As part of one sale during the first nine months of 2006, we provided the buyer financing in the form of a $1.3 million promissory note, which was paid in full in September 2006.

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10.
Discontinued Operations
 
In accordance with FASB Statement No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (“SFAS 144”), Realty Income’s operations from one investment property classified as held for sale at September 30, 2007, plus properties sold in 2007 and 2006, are reported as discontinued operations.  Their respective results of operations have been reclassified to “income from discontinued operations, real estate held for investment” on our consolidated statements of income.  We do not depreciate properties that are classified as held for sale.

Crest acquires properties with the intention of reselling them rather than holding them for investment and operating the properties.  Consequently, we classify properties acquired by Crest as held for sale at the date of acquisition and do not depreciate them.  In accordance with SFAS 144, the operations of Crest’s properties are classified as “income from discontinued operations, real estate acquired for resale by Crest” on our consolidated statements of income.

No debt was assumed by buyers of our investment properties or repaid as a result of our investment property sales and we do not allocate interest expense to discontinued operations related to real estate held for investment.

We allocate interest expense related to borrowings specifically attributable to Crest’s properties.  The interest expense amounts allocated to the Crest properties are included in “income from discontinued operations, real estate acquired for resale by Crest.”

The following is a summary of Crest’s “income from discontinued operations, real estate acquired for resale” (dollars in thousands):
 
 
Crest’s income from discontinued operations,
real estate acquired for resale
 
Three months
ended 9/30/07
   
Three months
ended 9/30/06
   
Nine months
ended 9/30/07
   
Nine months
ended 9/30/06
 
Gain on sales of real estate acquired for resale
  $
2,219
    $
313
    $
8,786
    $
1,739
 
Rental revenue
   
1,547
     
913
     
6,736
     
2,996
 
Other revenue
   
68
     
--
     
128
     
11
 
Interest expense
    (1,239 )     (711 )     (5,115 )     (2,175 )
General and administrative expense
    (224 )     (73 )     (507 )     (227 )
Property expenses
    (14 )     (17 )     (29 )     (50 )
Provisions for impairment
   
--
      (308 )    
--
      (308 )
Income taxes
    (420 )     (18 )     (2,032 )     (471 )
Income from discontinued operations,
real estate acquired for resale by Crest
  $
1,937
    $
99
    $
7,967
    $
1,515
 


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The following is a summary of Realty Income’s “income from discontinued operations, real estate held for investment” (dollars in thousands):
 
 
 
Realty Income’s income from discontinued operations, real estate held for investment
 
Three
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/06
 
Gain on sales of investment properties
  $
770
    $
843
    $
1,355
    $
3,036
 
Rental revenue
   
529
     
236
     
834
     
914
 
Depreciation and amortization
    (29 )     (75 )     (113 )     (247 )
Property expenses
    (3 )     (72 )     (10 )     (117 )
Provision for impairment
    (134 )    
--
      (134 )    
--
 
Income from discontinued operations,
real estate held for investment
  $
1,133
    $
932
    $
1,932
    $
3,586
 

The following is a summary of our total discontinued operations (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
 
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/06
 
Real estate acquired for resale by Crest
  $
1,937
    $
99
    $
7,967
    $
1,515
 
Real estate held for investment
   
1,133
     
932
     
1,932
     
3,586
 
Income from discontinued operations
  $
3,070
    $
1,031
    $
9,899
    $
5,101
 
Per common share, basic and diluted
  $
0.03
    $
0.01
    $
0.10
    $
0.06
 

11.   Distributions Paid and Payable

A.  Common Stock. We pay monthly distributions to our common stockholders.  The following is a summary of the monthly distributions paid per common share for the first nine months of 2007 and 2006:

Month
 
2007
   
2006
 
January
  $
0.126500
    $
0.116250
 
February
   
0.126500
     
0.116250
 
March
   
0.126500
     
0.116250
 
April
   
0.127125
     
0.116875
 
May
   
0.127125
     
0.116875
 
June
   
0.127125
     
0.116875
 
July
   
0.127750
     
0.117500
 
August
   
0.127750
     
0.117500
 
September
   
0.135500
     
0.125250
 
Total
  $
1.151875
    $
1.059625
 

At September 30, 2007, a distribution of $0.136125 per common share was payable and was paid in October 2007.


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B.  Preferred Stock.  In December 2006, we issued 8.8 million shares of 63/4% Monthly Income Class E cumulative redeemable preferred stock.  Beginning December 7, 2011, the Class E preferred shares are redeemable, at our option, for $25 per share.  During the first nine months of 2007, we paid nine monthly dividends to holders of our Class E preferred stock totaling $1.303125 per share, or $11.5 million, and at September 30, 2007 a monthly dividend of $0.140625 per share was payable and was paid in October 2007.  In January 2007, we paid the first Class E preferred dividend of $0.178125, which was for a period of 38 days.

In 2004, we issued 5.1 million shares of 73/8% Monthly Income Class D cumulative redeemable preferred stock.  Beginning May 27, 2009, the Class D preferred shares are redeemable, at our option, for $25 per share.  During the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, we paid nine monthly dividends to holders of our Class D preferred stock totaling $1.3828131 per share, or $7.1 million, and at September 30, 2007 a monthly dividend of $0.1536459 per share was payable and was paid in October 2007.

 
12.
Net Income per Common Share
 
Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares for all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the reporting period.

The following is a reconciliation of the denominator of basic net income per common share computation to the denominator of diluted net income per common share computation:


 
   
Three months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/06
 
Weighted average shares used for the basic net income per share computation
   
100,187,901
     
89,166,429
     
100,148,993
     
86,936,161
 
Incremental shares from share-based compensation
   
65,052
     
100,709
     
177,866
     
148,384
 
Adjusted weighted average shares used for diluted net income per share computation
   
100,252,953
     
89,267,138
     
100,326,859
     
87,084,545
 
Nonvested shares from share-based compensation that were anti-dilutive
   
267,631
     
243,325
     
267,231
     
243,725
 

No stock options were anti-dilutive for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.

 
13.
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
 
Interest paid during the first nine months of 2007 was $50.3 million and for the first nine months of 2006 was $45.3 million.
 
Interest capitalized to properties under development in the first nine months of 2007 was $767,000 and in the first nine months of 2006 was $1.9 million.
 
Income taxes paid by Realty Income and Crest in the first nine months of 2007 totaled $3.9 million and in the first nine months of 2006 totaled $606,000.


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The following non-cash investing and financing activities are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements:

A.  Share-based compensation expense for the first nine months of 2007 was $3.0 million and for the first nine months of 2006 was $2.3 million.

B.  In 2007, Crest sold two properties for an aggregate of $5.5 million and received mortgage promissory notes totaling $3.8 million from the buyers, which are included in “other assets” on our September 30, 2007 consolidated balance sheet.

C.  In 2007, we sold one property for $2.8 million, the proceeds of which are held in a Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange escrow account and included in “other assets” on our September 30, 2007 consolidated balance sheet.

D.  In 2007, we recorded a provision for impairment of $138,000 on one property for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.  This provision for impairment is included in property expenses on our consolidated income statement.

E.  In connection with the acquisition of seven properties during the first nine months of 2007, we acquired restricted escrow funds totaling $2.6 million.  During the first nine months of 2007, $1.4 million of these funds were invested in improvements to these properties and at September 30, 2007, $1.2 million is being held in a temporary escrow and is anticipated to be used to pay for improvements to these properties.  We have only limited rights regarding the use of these funds and have recorded the funds as a restricted asset, which is included as part of “other assets” on our consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2007.

F.  Accrued costs on properties under development resulted in an increase in buildings and improvements and accounts payable of $3.9 million at September 30, 2007 and $3.3 million at September 30, 2006.

G.  Distributions payable on our balance sheets is comprised of the following declared distributions (dollars in thousands):
 
   
9/30/07
   
12/31/06
 
Common stock distributions
  $
13,759
    $
12,745
 
Preferred stock dividends
   
2,021
     
2,351
 
 
H.  In 2004, we recorded a loss of $716,000 on one property to reduce its carrying value to zero.  This impairment was the result of a dispute with the original owner and tenant in their bankruptcy proceeding.  Our title insurance company failed to timely record the deed on this property upon our original acquisition, which resulted in a claim by the bankruptcy trustee that Realty Income did not have legal title to the property.  In the second quarter of 2006, this issue was resolved and we obtained title to the property.  At that time we reinstated the original carrying value (adjusted for depreciation) on our balance sheet and recorded other revenue of $716,000.  We also reversed accrued liabilities and property expenses of $133,000 associated with this property.  As part of the settlement, these costs became the responsibility of the title insurance company.

 

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14.
Segment Information
 
We evaluate performance and make resource allocation decisions on an industry by industry basis. For financial reporting purposes, we have grouped our tenants into 31 industry and activity segments (including properties owned by Crest that are grouped together). All of the properties are incorporated into one of the applicable segments. Because almost all of our leases require the tenant to pay operating expenses, revenue is the only component of segment profit and loss we measure.

The following tables set forth certain information regarding the properties owned by us, classified according to the business of the respective tenants as of September 30, 2007 (dollars in thousands):

 
 
Revenue
 
Three months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine months
ended
9/30/06
 
Segment rental revenue(1):
                       
Automotive service
  $
3,721
    $
5,331
    $
11,130
    $
12,805
 
Automotive tire services
   
5,283
     
3,424
     
15,848
     
10,272
 
Child care
   
6,107
     
6,267
     
18,330
     
18,587
 
Convenience stores
   
10,229
     
9,572
     
29,715
     
28,672
 
Drug stores
   
1,941
     
1,787
     
5,824
     
5,043
 
Health and fitness
   
3,882
     
2,648
     
10,768
     
7,452
 
Home furnishings
   
1,931
     
1,929
     
5,864
     
5,702
 
Home improvement
   
1,534
     
1,515
     
4,590
     
4,492
 
Motor vehicle dealerships
   
2,375
     
2,030
     
7,096
     
5,624
 
Restaurants
   
15,298
     
5,720
     
42,216
     
16,068
 
Sporting goods
   
1,865
     
1,687
     
5,569
     
5,060
 
Theaters
   
6,514
     
5,574
     
19,543
     
16,497
 
18 non-reportable segments
   
12,114
     
11,435
     
35,744
     
33,194
 
Total rental
   
72,794
     
58,919
     
212,237
     
169,468
 
Other revenue
   
1,295
     
245
     
3,660
     
1,096
 
Total revenue
  $
74,089
    $
59,164
    $
215,897
    $
170,564
 
 
(1) Crest’s revenue appears in “income from discontinued operations, real estate acquired for resale by Crest” and is not included in this table, which covers revenue but does not include revenue classified as part of income from discontinued operations.

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September 30,
   
December 31,
 
Assets, as of:
 
2007
   
2006
 
Segment net real estate:
           
   Automotive service
  $
101,950
    $
104,089
 
   Automotive tire services
   
207,343
     
211,760
 
   Child care
   
92,400
     
96,263
 
   Convenience stores
   
353,253
     
334,839
 
   Drug stores
   
76,497
     
78,347
 
   Health and fitness
   
160,674
     
102,718
 
   Home furnishings
   
54,948
     
56,286
 
   Home improvement
   
59,838
     
61,197
 
   Motor vehicle dealerships
   
100,767
     
104,122
 
   Restaurants
   
761,299
     
540,093
 
   Sporting goods
   
57,557
     
56,291
 
   Theaters
   
269,434
     
272,135
 
   Crest
   
78,307
     
137,506
 
   18 other non-reportable segments
   
371,933
     
329,435
 
Total segment net real estate
   
2,746,200
     
2,485,081
 
Other intangible assets – Drug stores
   
7,148
     
7,629
 
Other intangible assets – Theaters
   
2,572
     
2,801
 
Other corporate assets
   
320,342
     
50,997
 
Total assets
  $
3,076,262
    $
2,546,508
 

15.
Common Stock Incentive Plan
 
In 2003, our Board of Directors adopted, and stockholders approved, the 2003 Incentive Award Plan of Realty Income Corporation (the “Stock Plan”) to enable us to attract and retain the services of directors, employees and consultants considered essential to our long-term success, by offering them an opportunity to own stock in Realty Income and/or rights that will reflect our growth, development and financial success. 

Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted FASB Statement No. 123R, Share-Based Payments.  Statement No. 123R requires companies to recognize in the income statement the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based compensation issued to employees.  Effective January 1, 2002, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and starting January 1, 2002 expensed costs for all stock option awards granted, modified, or settled.

The amount of share-based compensation costs charged against income during the third quarter of 2007 were $828,000, during the third quarter of 2006 were $654,000, during the first nine months of 2007 were $3.0 million and during the first nine months of 2006 were $2.3 million.


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The following table summarizes our common stock grant activity under our Stock Plan.  Our common stock grants vest over periods ranging from immediately to 10 years.

   
For the nine
months ended
September 30, 2007
   
For the year ended December 31, 2006
 
   
Number of
shares
   
Weighted
average
price (1)
   
Number of
shares
   
Weighted
average
price (1)
 
Outstanding nonvested
                       
shares, beginning of year
   
868,726
    $
17.96
     
788,722
    $
17.83
 
Shares granted
   
271,831
     
27.63
     
210,332
     
21.72
 
Shares vested
    (148,955 )    
20.93
      (125,879 )    
20.39
 
Shares forfeited
    (960 )    
23.85
      (4,449 )    
21.35
 
Outstanding nonvested
shares, end of each period
   
990,642
    $
20.26
     
868,726
    $
17.96
 
 
(1) Grant date fair value.

During the first nine months of 2007, we issued 271,831 shares of common stock under our Stock Plan. These shares vest over the following service periods: 20,000 vested upon issuance, 4,000 vest over a service period of one year, 8,000 vest over a service period of three years, 21,000 vest over a service period of five years and 218,831 vest over a service period of 10 years.

Our Stock Plan was amended on May 15, 2007. For grants made on or after May 15, 2007 the vesting schedule for shares granted to non-employee directors was amended to the following schedule:

·
Shares vest in 331/3% increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date the shares of stock are granted to directors with less than five years of service at the date of grant;
·
Shares vest in 50% increments on each of the first two anniversaries of the date the shares of stock are granted to directors with six years of service at the date of grant;
·
Shares are 100% vested on the first anniversary of the date the shares of stock are granted to directors with seven years of service at the date of grant; and
·
There is immediate vesting as of the date the shares of stock are granted to directors with eight or more years of service at the date of grant.

On May 15, 2007, our Board of Directors also approved a new vesting schedule for shares granted to employees on or after May 15, 2007, which is as follows:

·
For employees age 49 and below at the grant date, shares vest in 10% increments on each of the first ten anniversaries of the grant date;
·
For employees age 50 through 55 at the grant date, shares vest in 20% increments on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date;
·
For employees age 56 at the grant date, shares vest in 25% increments on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date;
·
For employees age 57 at the grant date, shares vest in 331/3% increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date;
·
For employees age 58 at the grant date, shares vest in 50% increments on each of the first two anniversaries of the grant date;
·
For employees age 59 at the grant date, shares are 100% vested on the first anniversary of the grant date; and
·
For employees age 60 and above at the grant date, shares vest immediately on the grant date.

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As of September 30, 2007, the remaining unamortized share-based compensation expense totaled $20.1 million, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the service period of each applicable award.

The effect of pre-vesting forfeitures on our recorded expense has historically been negligible.  Any future pre-vesting forfeitures are also expected to be negligible and we will record the benefit related to such forfeitures as they occur.  Under the terms of our Stock Plan, we pay non-refundable dividends to the holders of our nonvested shares.  Under Statement No. 123R, the dividends paid to holders of these nonvested shares should be charged as compensation expense to the extent that they relate to nonvested shares that do not or are not expected to vest.  Given the negligible historical and prospective forfeiture rate determined by us, we did not record any amount to compensation expense related to dividends paid in 2007 or 2006, nor do we expect to record any amounts in future periods.

No stock options were granted after January 1, 2002.  Prior to that time, stock options were granted with an exercise price equal to the underlying stock’s fair market value at the date of grant.  Stock options expire ten years from the date they were granted and vested over service periods of one, three, four or five years.  As of September 30, 2007, there were 51,105 vested stock options outstanding and exercisable with a weighted average exercise price of $12.91.  There were 55,263 stock options exercised in the first nine months of 2007, with a weighted average exercise price of $13.20.

16.
Commitments and Contingencies
 
In the ordinary course of business, we are party to various legal actions which we believe are routine in nature and incidental to the operation of our business. We believe that the outcome of the proceedings will not have a material adverse effect upon our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

At September 30, 2007, we have committed to pay estimated unfunded development costs of $18.6 million on properties under development.  In addition, we also have contingent payments for tenant improvements and leasing costs of $776,000.


Item 2.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including documents incorporated by reference, 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 “estimated”, “anticipated”, “expect”, “believe”, “intend” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about Realty Income Corporation, including, among other things:
 
·
Our anticipated growth strategies;
·
Our intention to acquire additional properties and the timing of these acquisitions;
·
Our intention to sell properties and the timing of these property sales;
·
Our intention to re-lease vacant properties;
·
Anticipated trends in our business, including trends in the market for long-term net-leases of freestanding, single-tenant retail properties;
·
Future expenditures for development projects; and
·
Profitability of our subsidiary, Crest Net Lease, Inc. (“Crest”).


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Future events and actual results, financial and otherwise, may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.  In particular, some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are:
 
·
Our continued qualification as a real estate investment trust;
·
General business and economic conditions;
·
Competition;
·
Fluctuating interest rates;
·
Access to debt and equity capital markets;
·     
Continued uncertainty in the credit markets;
·
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;
·
Impairments in the value of our real estate assets;
·
Changes in the tax laws of the United States of America;
·
The outcome of any legal proceedings to which we are a party; and
·
Acts of terrorism and war.

Additional factors that may cause risks and uncertainties include those discussed in the sections entitled “Business”, “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date that this quarterly report was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC.  We undertake no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this quarterly report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events discussed in this quarterly report might not occur.


THE COMPANY

Realty Income Corporation, The Monthly Dividend Company®, is a Maryland corporation organized to operate as an equity real estate investment trust, or REIT.  Our primary business objective is to generate dependable monthly cash distributions from a consistent and predictable level of funds from operations, or FFO per share.  The monthly distributions are supported by the cash flow from our portfolio of retail properties leased to regional and national retail chains.  We have in-house acquisition, leasing, legal, retail research, real estate research, portfolio management and capital markets expertise. Over the past 38 years, Realty Income and its predecessors have been acquiring and owning freestanding retail properties that generate rental revenue under long-term lease agreements (primarily 15 to 20 years).

In addition, we seek to increase distributions to stockholders and FFO per share through both active portfolio management and the acquisition of additional properties. Our portfolio management focus includes:
 
·
Contractual rent increases on existing leases;
·
Rent increases at the termination of existing leases when market conditions permit; and
·
The active management of our property portfolio, including re-leasing vacant properties and selectively selling properties.


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In acquiring additional properties, we adhere to a focused strategy of primarily acquiring properties that are:
 
·
Freestanding, single-tenant, retail locations;
·
Leased to regional and national retail chains; and
·
Leased under long-term, net-lease agreements.

At September 30, 2007, we owned a diversified portfolio:
 
·
Of 2,181 retail properties;
·
With an occupancy rate of 98.3%, or 2,144 properties occupied of the 2,181 properties in the portfolio;
·
Leased to 110 different retail chains doing business in 30 separate retail industries;
·
Located in 49 states;
·
With over 18.1 million square feet of leasable space; and
·
With an average leasable retail space per property of approximately 8,300 square feet.

Of the 2,181 properties in the portfolio, 2,170, or 99.5%, are single-tenant, retail properties and the remaining 11 are multi-tenant, distribution and office properties. At September 30, 2007, 2,134, or 98.3%, of the 2,170 single-tenant properties were leased with a weighted average remaining lease term (excluding extension options) of approximately 13.0 years.

In addition, at September 30, 2007, our wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary, Crest, had invested $78.3 million in 47 properties, which are classified as held for sale.  Crest was created to buy and sell properties, primarily to individual investors who are involved in tax-deferred exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Tax Code”).

We typically acquire retail store properties under long-term leases with retail chain store operators. These transactions generally provide capital to owners of retail real estate and retail chains for expansion or other corporate purposes. Our acquisition and investment activities are concentrated in well-defined target markets and generally focus on retail chains providing goods and services that satisfy basic consumer needs.

Our net-lease agreements generally:
 
·
Are for initial terms of 15 to 20 years;
·
Require the tenant to pay minimum monthly rent and property operating expenses (taxes, insurance and maintenance); and
·
Provide for future rent increases based on increases in the consumer price index, fixed increases, or to a lesser degree, additional rent calculated as a percentage of the tenants’ gross sales above a specified level.

Investment Philosophy
We believe that owning an actively managed, diversified portfolio of retail properties under long-term, net leases produces consistent and predictable income.  Net leases typically require the tenant to be responsible for minimum monthly rent and property operating expenses including property taxes, insurance and maintenance.  In addition, tenants are typically responsible for future rent increases based on increases in the consumer price index, fixed increases or, to a lesser degree, additional rent calculated as a percentage of the tenants’ gross sales above a specified level. We believe that a portfolio of properties under long-term leases, coupled with the tenant’s responsibility for property expenses, generally produces a more predictable income stream than many other types of real estate portfolios, while continuing to offer the potential for growth in rental income.


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Credit Strategy
We generally provide sale-leaseback financing to less than investment grade retail chains.  We typically acquire and lease back properties to regional and national retail chains and believe that within this market we can achieve an attractive risk-adjusted return on the financing we provide to retailers.  Since 1970, our overall weighted average occupancy rate at the end of each year has been 98.6%, and the occupancy rate at the end of each year has never been below 97.5%.

Acquisition Strategy
We seek to invest in industries in which several, well-organized, regional and national retail chains are capturing market share through service, quality control, economies of scale, advertising and the selection of prime retail locations. We execute our acquisition strategy by acting as a source of capital to regional and national retail chain store owners and operators, doing business in a variety of industries, by acquiring and leasing back retail store locations. We undertake thorough research and analysis to identify appropriate industries, tenants and property locations for investment. Our research expertise is instrumental to uncovering net-lease opportunities in markets where our real estate financing program adds value. In selecting real estate for potential investment, we generally seek to acquire properties that have the following characteristics:
 
·
Freestanding, commercially-zoned property with a single tenant;
·
Properties that are important retail locations for regional and national retail chains;
·
Properties that are located within attractive demographic areas relative to the business of their tenants, with high visibility and easy access to major thoroughfares; and
·
Properties that can be purchased with the simultaneous execution or assumption of long-term, net-lease agreements, offering both current income and the potential for rent increases.


RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Acquisitions During the Third Quarter of 2007
During the third quarter of 2007, Realty Income and Crest invested $314.6 million, in aggregate, in 218 new retail properties and properties under development. These 218 properties are located in 31 states, will contain over 1.0 million leasable square feet, and are 100% leased with an average lease term of 19.2 years.

Included in the $314.6 million is $284.7 million invested by Realty Income in 186 new properties and properties under development, with an initial weighted average contractual lease rate of 8.6%.  These 186 properties are located in 31 states, will contain over 954,000 leasable square feet and are 100% leased with an average lease term of 19.1 years. The 186 new properties acquired by Realty Income are net-leased to three different retail chains in the following three industries: automotive service, distribution & office and restaurant.  Also included in the $314.6 million is $29.9 million invested by Crest in 32 new restaurant properties.

Acquisitions During the First Nine Months of 2007
During the first nine months of 2007, Realty Income and Crest invested $412.9 million, in aggregate, in 264 new retail properties and properties under development. These 264 new properties are located in 33 states, will contain over 1.6 million leasable square feet, and are 100% leased with an average lease term of 19.2 years.


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Included in the $412.9 million is $383.0 million invested by Realty Income in 232 new properties and properties under development, with an initial weighted average contractual lease rate of 8.6%.  These 232 properties are located in 33 states, will contain over 1.5 million leasable square feet and are 100% leased with an average lease term of 19.1 years. The 232 new properties acquired by Realty Income are net-leased to nine different retail chains in the following seven industries: automotive service, convenience store, distribution and office, grocery, health and fitness, restaurant and sporting goods.  Also included in the $412.9 million is $29.9 million invested by Crest in 32 new restaurant properties.

At September 30, 2007, Realty Income had invested $21.8 million in three properties that were leased and being developed by the tenant (with development costs funded by Realty Income).  Rent on these properties is scheduled to begin at various times during the next twelve months.  At September 30, 2007, we had outstanding commitments to pay estimated unfunded development costs totaling approximately $18.6 million.

The initial weighted average contractual lease rate is computed as estimated contractual net operating income (in a net-leased property that is equal to the base rent or, in the case of the properties under development, the estimated base rent under the lease) for the first year of each lease, divided by the estimated total costs.  Since it is possible that a tenant could default on the payment of contractual rent, we cannot assure you that the actual return on the funds invested will remain at the percentages listed above.

Issuance of 12-Year Senior Unsecured Notes
In September 2007, we issued $550 million in aggregate principal amount of 63/4% senior unsecured notes due 2019 (the “2019 Notes”).  The price to the investor for the 2019 Notes was 99.827% of the principal amount for an effective yield of 6.772%.  The net proceeds of approximately $544.4 million from this offering were used to fund certain acquisitions, repay borrowings under our acquisition credit facility and for general corporate purposes.   The remaining net proceeds, which are included in “cash and cash equivalents” on our consolidated balance sheet, will be used for general corporate purposes, which include additional property acquisitions.  Interest on the 2019 Notes is paid semiannually.

Credit Ratings Upgrade
In April 2007, Moody’s Investors Service upgraded our senior unsecured debt rating to Baa1 from Baa2 and our preferred stock rating to Baa2 from Baa3, with a stable outlook.

Investments in Existing Properties
In the third quarter of 2007, we capitalized costs of $356,000 on existing properties in our portfolio, consisting of $155,000 for re-leasing costs and $201,000 for building improvements.

In the first nine months of 2007, we capitalized costs of $1.4 million on existing properties in our portfolio, consisting of $393,000 for re-leasing costs and $995,000 for building improvements.

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders
Net income available to common stockholders was $27.9 million in the third quarter of 2007 versus $24.2 million in the same quarter of 2006, an increase of $3.7 million. On a diluted per common share basis, net income was $0.28 per share in the third quarter of 2007 compared to $0.27 in the third quarter of 2006.

Net income available to common stockholders was $89.0 million in the first nine months of 2007 versus $71.0 million in the same period of 2006, an increase of $18.0 million. On a diluted per common share basis, net income was $0.89 per share in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $0.82 in the first nine months of 2006.

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The calculation to determine net income available to common stockholders includes the gain from the sales of properties. The amount of gains varies from period to period and can significantly impact net income available to common stockholders.

The gain recognized from the sales of investment properties during the third quarter of 2007 was $799,000, as compared to $843,000 for the third quarter of 2006.  The gain recognized from the sales of investment properties during the first nine months of 2007 was $3.2 million, as compared to $3.0 million for the first nine months of 2006.

Funds from Operations (FFO)
In the third quarter of 2007, our FFO increased by $8.6 million, or 22.6%, to $46.6 million versus $38.0 million in the third quarter of 2006.  On a diluted per common share basis, FFO was $0.47 in the third quarter of 2007 compared to $0.43 for the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $0.04, or 9.3%.

In the first nine months of 2007, our FFO increased by $31.0 million, or 28.0%, to $141.9 million versus $110.9 million in the first nine months of 2006.  On a diluted per common share basis, FFO was $1.41 in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $1.27 for the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $0.14, or 11.0%.

See our discussion of FFO later in this MD&A for a reconciliation of net income available to common stockholders to FFO.

Crest’s Property Sales
During the third quarter of 2007, Crest sold 14 properties from its inventory for an aggregate of $28.3 million, which resulted in a gain of $2.2 million.  During the first nine months of 2007, Crest sold 45 properties from its inventory for an aggregate of $97.9 million, which resulted in a gain of $8.8 million.  Crest’s gains are included in “income from discontinued operations, real estate acquired for resale by Crest” on our consolidated statements of income.

Crest’s Property Inventory
Crest’s property inventory at September 30, 2007 totaled $78.3 million and at December 31, 2006 totaled $137.5 million, and is included in “real estate held for sale, net” on our consolidated balance sheets.

Increases in Monthly Distributions to Common Stockholders
We continue our 38-year policy of paying distributions monthly.  Monthly distributions per share were increased in April 2007 by $0.000625 to $0.127125, in July 2007 by $0.000625 to $0.12775, in September 2007 by $0.00775 to $0.1355 and in October by $0.000625 to $0.136125.  The increase in October 2007 was our 40th consecutive quarterly increase and the 46th increase in the amount of our dividend since our listing on the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, in 1994. In the first nine months of 2007, we paid three monthly cash distributions per share in the amount of $0.1265, three in the amount of $0.127125, two in the amount of $0.12775 and one in the amount of $0.1355, totaling $1.151875. In September 2007 and October 2007, we declared distributions of $0.136125 per share, which were paid in October 2007 and will be paid in November 2007, respectively.

The monthly distribution of $0.136125 per share represents a current annualized distribution of $1.6335 per share, and an annualized distribution yield of approximately 5.7% based on the last reported sale price of our common stock on the NYSE of $28.73 on October 25, 2007. Although we expect to continue our policy of paying monthly distributions, we cannot guarantee that we will maintain our current level of distributions, that we will continue our pattern of increasing distributions per share, or what our actual distribution yield will be in any future period.


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Reserves
We are organized to operate as an equity REIT that acquires and leases properties and distributes to stockholders, in the form of monthly cash distributions, a substantial portion of our net cash flow generated from leases on our retail properties. We intend to retain an appropriate amount of cash as working capital. At September 30, 2007, we had cash and cash equivalents totaling $266.6 million, which represents a portion of the proceeds from the September 2007 issuance of senior unsecured notes.

We believe that our cash and cash equivalents on hand, cash provided from operating activities and borrowing capacity is sufficient to meet our liquidity needs for the foreseeable future.  We intend, however, to use additional sources of capital to fund property acquisitions and to repay future borrowings under our credit facility.

$300 Million Acquisition Credit Facility
We have a $300 million revolving, unsecured credit facility that expires in October 2008. In April 2007, Moody’s Investors Service upgraded our credit ratings.  Effective May 1, 2007, our current investment grade credit ratings provided for financing under the credit facility at the London Interbank Offered Rate, commonly referred to as LIBOR, plus 60 basis points with a facility fee of 15 basis points, for all-in drawn pricing of 75 basis points over LIBOR.  Prior to the credit rating upgrade by Moody’s Investors Service, financing under the credit facility was five basis points higher.  At October 25, 2007, we had a borrowing capacity of $300.0 million available on our credit facility and no outstanding balance.

We expect to use the credit facility to acquire additional retail properties and for other corporate purposes.  Any additional borrowings will increase our exposure to interest rate risk.  We have the right to request an increase in the borrowing capacity of the credit facility by up to $100 million, to a total borrowing capacity of $400 million.  Any increase in the borrowing capacity is subject to approval by the lending banks on our credit facility.  We regularly review our credit facility and may seek to extend, renew or replace our credit facility, to the extent we deem appropriate.

Mortgage Debt
We have no mortgage debt on any of our properties.

Universal Shelf Registration
In April 2006, we filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC, which will be effective for a term of three years. In accordance with SEC rules, the amount of the securities to be issued pursuant to this shelf registration statement was not specified when it was filed.  The securities covered by this registration statement include common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, or any combination of such securities.  We may periodically offer one or more of these securities in amounts, prices and on terms to be announced when and if the securities are offered. The specifics of any future offerings, along with the use of proceeds of any securities offered, will be described in detail in a prospectus supplement, or other offering materials, at the time of any offering.  There is no specific limit to the dollar amount of new securities that can be issued under this new shelf registration before it expires in April 2009, and our common stock, preferred stock and notes issued after April 2006 were all issued pursuant to this universal shelf registration statement.

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Conservative Capital Structure
We believe that our stockholders are best served by a conservative capital structure. Therefore, we seek to maintain a conservative debt level on our balance sheet and solid interest and fixed charge coverage ratios. At October 25, 2007, our total outstanding credit facility borrowings and outstanding notes were $1.47 billion or approximately 31.1% of our total market capitalization of $4.72 billion. We define our total market capitalization at October 25, 2007 as the sum of:
 
·
Shares of our common stock outstanding of 101,072,960 multiplied by the last reported sales price of our common stock on the NYSE of $28.73 per share, or $2.90 billion;
·
Aggregate liquidation value of the Class D preferred stock of $127.5 million;
·
Aggregate liquidation value of the Class E preferred stock of $220 million; and
·
Outstanding notes of $1.47 billion.

Historically, we have met our long-term capital needs through the issuance of common stock, preferred stock and long-term unsecured notes and bonds. Over the long term, we believe that the majority of our capital structure may be in the form of common stock, however, we may issue additional preferred stock or debt securities from time to time. We may 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 credit facility or debt securities. However, we cannot assure you that we will have access to the capital markets at terms that are acceptable to us.

Credit Agency Ratings
We are currently assigned investment grade corporate credit ratings on our senior unsecured notes from Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group. Currently, Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of BBB+, Moody’s has assigned a rating of Baa1 and Standard & Poor’s has assigned a rating of BBB to our senior notes. The rating by Standard & Poor’s has a “positive” outlook and the ratings by Fitch and Moody’s have “stable” outlooks.

We have also been assigned investment grade credit ratings from the same rating agencies on our preferred stock. Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of BBB, Moody’s has assigned a rating of Baa2 and Standard & Poor’s has assigned a rating of BBB- to our preferred stock.  The rating by Standard & Poor’s has a “positive” outlook and the ratings by Fitch and Moody’s have “stable” outlooks.

The credit ratings assigned to us could change based upon, among other things, our results of operations and financial condition.  These ratings are subject to ongoing evaluation by credit rating agencies and we cannot assure you that any such rating will not be changed or withdrawn by a rating agency in the future if, in its judgment, circumstances warrant.  Moreover, a rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold our debt securities, preferred stock or common stock.


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Notes Outstanding
Our senior unsecured note obligations consist of the following as of September 30, 2007, sorted by maturity date (dollars in millions):

   81/4% notes, issued in October 1998 and due in November 2008
  $
100.0
 
   8% notes, issued in January 1999 and due in January 2009
   
20.0
 
   53/8% notes, issued in March 2003 and due in March 2013
   
100.0
 
   51/2% notes, issued in November 2003 and due in November 2015
   
150.0
 
   5.95% notes, issued in September 2006 and due in September 2016
   
275.0
 
   53/8% notes, issued in September 2005 and due in September 2017
   
175.0
 
   63/4% notes, issued in September 2007 and due in August 2019
   
550.0
 
   57/8% bonds, issued in March 2005 and due in March 2035
   
100.0
 
    $
1,470.0
 

Interest on all of our senior note obligations is paid semiannually, with the exception of the interest on the 81/4% senior notes issued in October 1998, which is paid monthly.  All of these notes contain various covenants, including: (i) a limitation on incurrence of any debt which would cause our debt to total adjusted assets ratio to exceed 60%; (ii) a limitation on incurrence of any secured debt which would cause our secured debt to total adjusted assets ratio to exceed 40%; (iii) a limitation on incurrence of any debt which would cause our debt service coverage ratio to be less than 1.5 times; and (iv) the maintenance at all times of total unencumbered assets not less than 150% of our outstanding unsecured debt. We have been in compliance with these covenants since each of the notes were issued.

The following is a summary of the key financial covenants of our senior unsecured notes, as defined and calculated per the terms of our notes.  These calculations, which are not based on GAAP measurements, are presented to investors to show our ability to incur additional debt under the terms of our notes only and are not measures of our liquidity or performance.  The actual amounts as of September 30, 2007 are:
Note Covenants
Required
 
Actual
 
Limitation on incurrence of total debt
≤ 60%
    42.1 %
Limitation on incurrence of secured debt
≤ 40%
    0.0 %
Debt service coverage
≥ 1.5 x
   
4.6
x
Maintenance of total unencumbered assets
≥ 150% of unsecured debt
    238 %

All of our outstanding notes and bonds have fixed interest rates.  Our credit facility interest rate is variable.

The following table summarizes the maturity of each of our obligations as of September 30, 2007 (dollars in millions):
 
Table of Obligations
 
Year of Maturity
 
Credit Facility (1)
   
Notes
   
Interest (2)
   
Other (3)
   
Totals
 
2007
  $
--
    $
--
    $
23.1
    $
19.4
    $
42.5
 
2008
   
--
     
100.0
     
91.2
     
--
     
191.2
 
2009
   
--
     
20.0
     
82.5
     
--
     
102.5
 
2010
   
--
     
--
     
82.4
     
--
     
82.4
 
2011
   
--
     
--
     
82.4
     
--
     
82.4
 
Thereafter
   
--
     
1,350.0
     
588.5
     
--
     
1,938.5
 
Totals
  $
--
    $
1,470.0
    $
950.1
    $
19.4
    $
2,439.5
 
 
 
(1) There was no outstanding credit facility balance on October 25, 2007.
 
(2) Interest on the credit facility and notes has been calculated based on outstanding balances as of September 30, 2007 through their respective maturity dates.
 
(3) Other” consists of $18.6 million of estimated unfunded costs on properties under development and $776,000 of contingent payments for tenant improvements and leasing costs.

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Our credit facility and note obligations are unsecured.  Accordingly, we have not pledged any assets as collateral for these obligations.

Preferred Stock Outstanding
In 2004, we issued 5.1 million shares of 73/8% Class D cumulative redeemable preferred stock.  Beginning May 27, 2009, shares of Class D preferred stock are redeemable at our option for $25 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends.  Dividends on shares of Class D preferred are paid monthly in arrears.

In December 2006, we issued 8.8 million shares of 63/4% Class E cumulative redeemable preferred stock.  Beginning December 7, 2011, shares of Class E preferred stock are redeemable at our option for $25 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends.  Dividends on shares of Class E preferred stock are paid monthly in arrears.

No Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements or Unconsolidated Investments
We have no unconsolidated or off-balance sheet investments in “variable interest entities” or off-balance sheet financing, nor do we engage in trading activities involving energy or commodity contracts or other derivative instruments.

As we have no joint ventures, off-balance sheet entities, or mandatory redeemable preferred stock, our financial position or results of operations are currently not affected by Financial Accounting Standard Board Interpretation No. 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities and Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.

Distribution Policy
Distributions are paid monthly to our common, Class D preferred and Class E preferred stockholders if, and when, declared by our Board of Directors.

In order to maintain our tax status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we generally are required to distribute dividends to our stockholders aggregating annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and by excluding net capital gains), and we are subject to income tax to the extent we distribute less than 100% of our REIT taxable income (including net capital gains). In 2006, our cash distributions totaled $139.1 million, or approximately 113.3% of our estimated REIT taxable income of $122.8 million. Our estimated REIT taxable income reflects non-cash deductions for depreciation and amortization.

We intend to continue to make distributions to our stockholders that are sufficient to meet this distribution requirement and that will reduce our exposure to income taxes. Our cash distributions to common stockholders for the first nine months of 2007 totaled $116.4 million, representing 82.0% of our funds from operations available to common stockholders of $141.9 million.  In comparison, our 2006 cash distributions to common stockholders totaled $129.7 million, representing 83.2% of our funds from operations available to common stockholders of $155.8 million.

The Class D preferred stockholders receive cumulative distributions at a rate of 7.375% per annum on the $25 per share liquidation preference (equivalent to $1.84375 per annum per share).  The Class E preferred stockholders receive cumulative distributions at a rate of 6.75% per annum on the $25 per share liquidation preference (equivalent to $1.6875 per annum per share).


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Future distributions will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, FFO, cash flow from operations, financial condition and capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Tax Code, our debt service requirements and any other factors the Board of Directors may deem relevant. In addition, our
credit facility contains financial covenants that could limit the amount of distributions payable by us in the event of a deterioration in our results of operations or financial condition, and which prohibit the payment of distributions on the common or preferred stock in the event that we fail to pay when due (subject to any applicable grace period) any principal or interest on borrowings under our credit facility.

Distributions of our current and accumulated earnings and profits for federal income tax purposes generally will be taxable to stockholders as ordinary income, except to the extent that we recognize capital gains and declare a capital gains dividend or that such amounts constitute "qualified dividend income" subject to a reduced rate of tax. The maximum tax rate of non-corporate taxpayers for “qualified dividend income” has generally been reduced to 15% (until it "sunsets" or reverts to the provisions of prior law, which under current law will occur with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010). In general, dividends payable by REITs are not eligible for the reduced tax rate on corporate dividends, except to the extent the REIT’s dividends are attributable to dividends received from taxable corporations (such as our taxable REIT subsidiary, Crest), to income that was subject to tax at the corporate or REIT level (for example, if we distribute taxable income that we retained and paid tax on in the prior taxable year) or, as discussed above, dividends properly designated by us as “capital gain dividends.” Distributions in excess of earnings and profits generally will be treated as a non-taxable reduction in the stockholders’ basis in their stock. Distributions above that basis, generally, will be taxable as a capital gain to stockholders who hold their shares as a capital asset. Approximately 9.9% of the distributions to our common stockholders, made or deemed to have been made in 2006, were classified as a return of capital for federal income tax purposes. We are unable to predict the portion of future distributions that may be classified as a return of capital.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Critical Accounting Policies
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Our consolidated financial statements are the basis for our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations. Preparing our consolidated financial statements requires us to make a number of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. We believe that we have made these estimates and assumptions in an appropriate manner in a way that accurately reflects our financial condition. We continually test and evaluate these estimates and assumptions using our historical knowledge of the business, as well as other factors, to ensure that they are reasonable for reporting purposes. However, actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.

In order to prepare our consolidated financial statements according to the rules and guidelines set forth by GAAP, many subjective judgments must be made with regard to critical accounting polices. One of these judgments is our estimate for useful lives in determining depreciation expense for our properties. Depreciation of buildings and improvements is computed using the straight–line method over an estimated useful life of 25 years. If we use a shorter or longer estimated useful life it could have a material impact on our results of operations. We believe that 25 years is an appropriate estimate of useful life. No depreciation has been recorded on Crest’s properties because they are held for sale.


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Another significant judgment must be made as to if, and when, impairment losses should be taken on our properties when events or change in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Generally, a provision is made for impairment loss if estimated future operating cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) plus estimated disposition proceeds (undiscounted) are less than the current book value. Impairment losses are measured as the amount by which the current book value of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. If a property is held for sale, it is carried at the lower of carrying cost or estimated fair value, less cost to sell. The carrying value of our real estate is the largest component of our consolidated balance sheet. If events should occur that require us to reduce the carrying value of our real estate by recording a provision for impairment, it could have a material impact on our results of operations.

The following is a comparison of our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.

Rental Revenue
Rental revenue was $72.8 million for the third quarter of 2007 versus $58.9 million for the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $13.9 million, or 23.6%.  The increase in rental revenue in the third quarter of 2007 compared to the third quarter of 2006 is attributable to:
 
·
The 232 retail properties acquired by Realty Income in 2007, which generated $3.7 million of rent in the third quarter of 2007;
·
The 322 retail properties acquired by Realty Income in 2006, which generated $13.4 million of rent in the third quarter of 2007 compared to $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $10.5 million;
·
Same store rents generated on 1,536 properties during the entire third quarter of 2007 increased by $738,000, or 1.4%, to $52.28 million from $51.54 million for the same quarter in 2006; net of
·
A decrease of $806,000 relating to the aggregate of (i) development properties acquired before 2006 that started paying rent in 2006, (ii) properties that were vacant during part of 2007 or 2006 and (iii) lease termination settlements.  These items totaled $2.4 million in aggregate in the third quarter of 2007 compared to $3.2 million in the same quarter of 2006; and
·
A decrease in straight-line rent and other non-cash adjustments to rent of $162,000 in the third quarter of 2007 as compared to the third quarter of 2006.

Rental revenue was $212.2 million for the first nine months of 2007 versus $169.5 million for the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $42.7 million, or 25.2%.  The increase in rental revenue in the first nine months of 2007 compared to the first nine months of 2006 is attributable to:
 
·
The 232 retail properties acquired by Realty Income in 2007, which generated $5.2 million in the first nine months of 2007;
·
The 322 retail properties acquired by Realty Income in 2006, which generated $39.8 million in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $6.0 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $33.8 million;
·
Same store rents generated on 1,536 properties during the entire first nine months of 2007 increased by $2.4 million, or 1.6%, to $156.4 million from $154.0 million for the same period in 2006;
·
An increase of $1.9 million relating to the aggregate of (i) development properties acquired before 2006 that started paying rent in 2006, (ii) properties that were vacant during part of 2007 or 2006 and (iii) lease termination settlements.  These items totaled $7.6 million in aggregate in the first nine months of 2007 compared to $5.7 million in the first nine months of 2006; and net of
·
A decrease in straight-line rent and other non-cash adjustments to rent of $470,000 in the first nine months of 2007 as compared to the first nine months of 2006.


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Of the 2,181 properties in the portfolio at September 30, 2007, 2,170, or 99.5%, are single-tenant properties and the remaining 11 are multi-tenant properties. Of the 2,170 single-tenant properties, 2,134, or 98.3%, were net leased with a weighted average remaining lease term (excluding rights to extend a lease at the option of the tenant) of approximately 13.0 years at September 30, 2007. Of our 2,134 leased single-tenant properties, 1,923, or 90.1%, were under leases that provide for increases in rents through:
 
·
Primarily base rent increases tied to a consumer price index;
·
Fixed increases;
·
To a lesser degree, overage rent based on a percentage of the tenants’ gross sales; or
·
A combination of two or more of the above rent provisions.

Percentage rent, which is included in rental revenue, was $227,000 in the third quarter of 2007 and $223,000 in the third quarter of 2006. Percentage rent was $556,000 in the first nine months of 2007 and $431,000 in the first nine months of 2006. Percentage rent in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007 was less than 1% of rental revenue and we anticipate percentage rent to continue to be less than 1% of rental revenue for 2007.

Our portfolio of retail real estate, leased primarily to regional and national chains under net leases, continues to perform well and provides dependable lease revenue supporting the payment of monthly dividends to our stockholders.  At September 30, 2007, our portfolio of 2,181 retail properties was 98.3% leased with 37 properties available for lease, one of which is a multi-tenant property.

As of October 25, 2007, transactions to lease or sell 12 of the 37 properties available for lease at September 30, 2007 were underway or completed. We anticipate these transactions will be completed during the next several months, although we cannot guarantee that all of these properties can be leased or sold within this period. It has been our experience that approximately 1% to 3% of our property portfolio will be unleased at any given time; however, we cannot assure you that the number of properties available for lease will not exceed these levels.

Depreciation and Amortization
For the third quarter of 2007, depreciation and amortization was $19.6 million as compared to $14.6 million in the third quarter of 2006. For the first nine months of 2007, depreciation and amortization was $56.1 million as compared to $42.8 million in the first nine months of 2006.  The increase in depreciation and amortization in 2007 was due to the acquisition of properties in 2007 and 2006, which was partially offset by property sales in these years.  As discussed in the section entitled “Funds from Operations Available to Common Stockholders,” depreciation and amortization is a non-cash item that is excluded from our calculation of FFO.

Interest Expense
Interest expense was $3.6 million higher in the third quarter of 2007 than in the third quarter of 2006.  Interest expense was $4.0 million higher in the first nine months of 2007 than in the first nine months of 2006. Interest expense increased in 2007 primarily due to higher average outstanding balances, which were partially offset by lower interest rates related to our average outstanding borrowings, and Crest’s larger investment in real estate, which contributed to the increase in interest expense included in discontinued operations.  We issued $550 million of 12-year notes in September 2007 and $275 million of 10-year notes in September 2006, which contributed to the increase in average outstanding balances and slightly lower average interest rates on our debt.


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The following is a summary of the components of our interest expense (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/06
 
Interest on our credit facility and notes
  $
16,812
    $
13,235
    $
44,902
    $
39,367
 
Interest included in discontinued operations
                               
from real estate acquired for resale by Crest
    (1,239 )     (711 )     (5,115 )     (2,175 )
Amortization of settlements on treasury lock
                               
   agreement
   
218
     
121
     
653
     
499
 
Credit facility commitment fees
   
114
     
114
     
342
     
342
 
Amortization of credit facility origination costs and
                               
      deferred bond financing costs
   
554
     
552
     
1,597
     
1,494
 
Interest capitalized
    (296 )     (781 )     (767 )     (1,870 )
Interest expense
  $
16,163
    $
12,530
    $
41,612
    $
37,657
 

Credit facility and notes outstanding
 
Three
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/06
 
Average outstanding balances (in thousands)
  $
1,101,810
    $
847,580
    $
992,605
    $
848,377
 
Average interest rates
    6.10 %     6.19 %     6.03 %     6.20 %

At October 25, 2007, the weighted average interest rate on our notes payable of $1.47 billion was 6.28% and the average interest rate on our credit line was 5.55%.  There was no outstanding balance on our credit line at October 25, 2007.
 

Interest Coverage Ratio
Our interest coverage ratio for the third quarter of 2007 and 2006 was 4.1 times.  Our interest coverage ratio for the first nine months of 2007 was 4.5 times, and for the first nine months of 2006 was 4.0 times.  Interest coverage ratio is calculated as: the interest coverage amount (as calculated in the following table) divided by interest expense, including interest recorded to discontinued operations. We consider interest coverage ratio to be an appropriate supplemental measure of a company’s ability to meet its interest expense obligations. Our calculation of interest coverage ratio may be different from the calculation used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. This information should not be considered as an alternative to any GAAP liquidity measures.


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The following is a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities on our consolidated statements of cash flow to our interest coverage amount (dollars in thousands):

   
Three
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
 months
ended
9/30/06
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $
46,598
    $
43,085
    $
218,855
    $
127,842
 
Interest expense
   
16,163
     
12,530
     
41,612
     
37,657
 
Interest expense included in discontinued operations(1)
   
1,239
     
711
     
5,115
     
2,175
 
Income taxes
   
350
     
96
     
948
     
558
 
Income taxes included in discontinued operations(1)
   
420
     
18
     
2,032
     
471
 
Investment in real estate acquired for resale(1)
   
29,892
     
1,200
     
29,892
     
9,937
 
Proceeds from sales of real estate acquired for resale(1)
    (28,328 )     (6,612 )     (94,106 )     (16,807 )
Collection of a mortgage note receivable by Crest(1)
    (17 )    
--
      (25 )     (1,333 )
Provision for impairment included in property expenses
   
--
     
--
     
138
     
--
 
Crest provisions for impairment(1)
   
--
      (308 )    
--
      (308 )
Gain on sales of real estate acquired for resale(1)
   
2,219
     
313
     
8,786
     
1,739
 
Amortization of share-based compensation
    (828 )     (654 )     (3,025 )     (2,297 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                               
  Accounts receivable and other assets
   
262
      (505 )     (728 )     (5,033 )
  Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
3,103
     
3,857
     
773
     
3,636
 
Interest coverage amount
  $
71,073
    $
53,731
    $
210,267
    $
158,237
 
Divided by interest expense (2)
  $
17,402
    $
13,241
    $
46,727
    $
39,832
 
Interest coverage ratio
   
4.1
     
4.1
     
4.5
     
4.0
 
 
 
(1) Crest activities.
 
(2) Includes interest expense recorded to “income from discontinued operations, real estate acquired for resale by Crest” on our consolidated statements of income.

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Our fixed charge coverage ratio for the third quarter of 2007 was 3.0 times, and was 3.4 times for the third quarter of 2006. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, our fixed charge coverage ratio was 3.2 times, and was 3.4 times for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Fixed charge coverage ratio is calculated in exactly the same manner as interest coverage ratio, except that preferred stock dividends are also added to the denominator. We consider fixed charge coverage ratio to be an appropriate supplemental measure of a company’s ability to make its interest and preferred stock dividend payments. Our calculation of the fixed charge coverage ratio may be different from the calculation used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. This information should not be considered as an alternative to any GAAP liquidity measures.

Interest coverage amount divided by interest expense plus preferred stock dividends (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
 months
ended
9/30/06
 
Interest coverage amount
  $
71,073
    $
53,731
    $
210,267
    $
158,237
 
Divided by interest expense plus
preferred stock dividends(1)
  $
23,465
    $
15,592
    $
64,917
    $
46,884
 
Fixed charge coverage ratio
   
3.0
     
3.4
     
3.2
     
3.4
 
 
(1) Includes interest expense recorded to “income from discontinued operations, real estate acquired for resale by Crest” on our consolidated statements of income.

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General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased by $2.2 million to $6.3 million in the third quarter of 2007 as compared to $4.1 million in the third quarter of 2006.  In the third quarter of 2007, as a percentage of total revenue, general and administrative expenses increased to 8.5% as compared to 6.9% in the third quarter of 2006.

General and administrative expenses increased by $4.5 million to $17.2 million in the first nine months of 2007 as compared to $12.7 million in the first nine months of 2006.  As a percentage of total revenue, general and administrative expenses increased to 8.0% for the first nine months of 2007 as compared to 7.4% in the first nine months of 2006.  General and administrative expenses increased in 2007 primarily due to increases in employee and director compensation costs.

As our property portfolio has grown and continues to grow, we have increased, and anticipate that we will continue to gradually increase the level of our staffing. We expect general and administrative expenses to continue to increase due to costs attributable to compensation costs.

In October 2007, we had 75 permanent employees as compared to October 2006 when we had 71 permanent employees.

Property Expenses
Property expenses are broken down into costs associated with non-net leased multi-tenant properties, unleased single-tenant properties and general portfolio expenses. Expenses related to the multi-tenant and unleased single-tenant properties include, but are not limited to, property taxes, maintenance, insurance, utilities, property inspections, bad debt expense and legal fees. General portfolio costs include, but are not limited to, insurance, legal, bad debt expense, property inspections and title search fees. At September 30, 2007, 37 properties were available for sale or lease as compared to 26 at December 31, 2006 and 21 at September 30, 2006.

Property expenses were $819,000 in the third quarter of 2007 and $787,000 in the third quarter of 2006.  Property expenses were $2.7 million in the first nine months of 2007 and $2.3 million in the first nine months of 2006.  Property expenses include a provision for impairment of $138,000 recorded for one property in the first nine months of 2007.  The increase in property expenses in 2007 is primarily attributable to an increase in costs associated with bad debt expense and legal fees.

Income Taxes
Income taxes were $350,000 in the third quarter of 2007 as compared to $96,000 in the third quarter of 2006.  Income taxes were $948,000 for the first nine months of 2007 as compared to $558,000 for the first nine months of 2006. These amounts are for city and state income taxes paid by Realty Income.  The increase in 2007 is due primarily to an increase in rental revenue resulting in higher city and state income tax expense.

In addition, Crest incurred state and federal income taxes of $420,000 in the third quarter of 2007 as compared to $18,000 in the third quarter of 2006.  Crest incurred state and federal income taxes of $2.0 million in the first nine months of 2007 as compared to $471,000 in the first nine months of 2006. The increase in Crest’s income taxes is due to higher taxable income, primarily attributable to higher rental revenue and higher gain on sales of real estate acquired for resale.  These amounts are included in “income from discontinued operations, real estate acquired for resale by Crest” on our consolidated statements of income.


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Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
In September 2006, we redeemed all of our outstanding $110 million, 73/4% unsecured notes due May 2007 (the “2007 Notes”).  The 2007 Notes were redeemed at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2007 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest of $3.2 million, as well as a make-whole payment of $1.6 million.  We recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt totaling $1.6 million related to the make-whole payment associated with the 2007 Notes.  The make-whole payment represented approximately $0.017 per diluted share during the third quarter of 2006.

Discontinued Operations
Crest acquires properties with the intention of reselling them rather than holding them as investments and operating the properties.  Consequently, we classify properties acquired by Crest as held for sale at the date of acquisition and do not depreciate them.  The operation of Crest’s properties is classified as “income from discontinued operations, real estate acquired for resale by Crest.”
 
The following is a summary of Crest’s “income from discontinued operations, real estate acquired for resale” on our consolidated statements of income (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
 
 
 
Crest’s income from discontinued operations, real estate acquired for resale
 
Three
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/06
 
Gain on sales of real estate acquired for resale
  $
2,219
    $
313
    $
8,786
    $
1,739
 
Rental revenue
   
1,547
     
913
     
6,736
     
2,996
 
Other revenue
   
68
     
--
     
128
     
11
 
Interest expense
    (1,239 )     (711 )     (5,115 )     (2,175 )
General and administrative expense
    (224 )     (73 )     (507 )     (227 )
Property expenses
    (14 )     (17 )     (29 )     (50 )
Provisions for impairment
   
--
      (308 )    
--
      (308 )
Income taxes
    (420 )     (18 )     (2,032 )     (471 )
Income from discontinued operations,
     real estate acquired for resale by Crest
  $
1,937
    $
99
    $
7,967
    $
1,515
 
Per common share, basic and diluted
  $
0.02
    $
0.00
    $
0.08
    $
0.02
 

Realty Income’s operations from one property listed as held for sale at September 30, 2007, plus properties sold in 2007 and 2006 have been classified as discontinued operations.  The following is a summary of Realty Income’s “income from discontinued operations, real estate held for investment” on our consolidated statements of income (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

 
Realty Income’s income from discontinued operations, real estate held for investment
 
Three
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/06
 
Gain on sales of investment properties
  $
770
    $
843
    $
1,355
    $
3,036
 
Rental revenue
   
529
     
236
     
834
     
914
 
Depreciation and amortization
    (29 )     (75 )     (113 )     (247 )
Property expenses
    (3 )     (72 )     (10 )     (117 )
Provision for impairment
    (134 )    
--
      (134 )    
--
 
Income from discontinued operations,
     real estate held for investment
  $
1,133
    $
932
    $
1,932
    $
3,586
 
Per common share, basic and diluted
  $
0.01
    $
0.01
    $
0.02
    $
0.04
 

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The following is a summary of our total discontinued operations (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
 
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/06
 
Real estate acquired for resale by Crest
  $
1,937
    $
99
    $
7,967
    $
1,515
 
Real estate held for investment
   
1,133
     
932
     
1,932
     
3,586
 
Income from discontinued operations
  $
3,070
    $
1,031
    $
9,899
    $
5,101
 
Per common share, basic and diluted
  $
0.03
    $
0.01
    $
0.10
    $
0.06
 

The above per share amounts have each been calculated independently.

Gain on Sales of Real Estate Acquired for Resale by Crest
During the third quarter of 2007, Crest sold 14 properties for $28.3 million, which resulted in a gain of $2.2 million.  In comparison, during the third quarter of 2006, Crest sold four properties for $6.6 million, which resulted in a gain of $313,000.  Crest’s gains on sales are reported before income taxes and are included in discontinued operations.

During the first nine months of 2007, Crest sold 45 properties for $97.9 million, which resulted in a gain of $8.8 million.  As part of two sales during the first nine months of 2007, Crest provided the buyers financing for a total of $3.8 million in mortgage promissory notes.  In comparison, during the first nine months of 2006, Crest sold nine properties for $16.8 million, which resulted in a gain of $1.7 million.

At September 30, 2007, Crest had $78.3 million invested in 47 properties, which are held for sale. Crest generally carries a real estate inventory in excess of $20 million.  Crest generates an earnings spread on the difference between the lease payments it receives on the properties held in inventory and the cost of capital used to acquire properties.  It is our belief that at this level of inventory, rental revenue will exceed the ongoing operating expenses of Crest without any property sales.

Gain on Sales of Investment Properties, Improvements and Land by Realty Income
During the third quarter of 2007, we sold three investment properties for an aggregate of $4.4 million, which resulted in a gain of $770,000.  This gain is included in discontinued operations.  As part of one sale during the third quarter of 2007, we received a lease termination fee of $427,000, which is reported in “income from discontinued operations, real estate held for investment” on our consolidated statements of income.  In addition, we sold excess land and improvements from two properties for an aggregate of $529,000, which resulted in a gain of $29,000.  The gain from the land and improvements sales is reported in “other revenue” on our consolidated statements of income because these improvements and excess land were associated with properties that continue to be owned as part of our core operations.  In comparison, during the third quarter of 2006, we sold or exchanged three investment properties for $4.0 million, which resulted in a gain of $843,000.  These gains are included in discontinued operations.

During the first nine months of 2007, we sold six investment properties for $5.9 million, which resulted in a gain of $1.4 million.  This gain is included in discontinued operations.  In addition, we sold excess land and improvements from five properties for an aggregate of $4.4 million, which resulted in gain of $1.8 million.  The gain from the land and improvements sales is reported in “other revenue” on our consolidated statements of income because these improvements and excess land were associated with properties that continue to be owned as part of our core operations.  In comparison, during the first nine months of 2006, we sold or exchanged 13 investment properties for $10.7 million, which resulted in a gain of $3.0 million.  This gain is included in discontinued operations.  As part of one sale during the first nine months of 2006, we provided the buyer financing in the form of a $1.3 million promissory note, which was paid in full in September 2006.

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We have an active portfolio management program that incorporates the sale of assets when we believe the reinvestment of the sale proceeds will generate higher returns, enhance the credit quality of our real estate portfolio or extend our average remaining lease term. At September 30, 2007, we classified real estate with a carrying amount of $78.6 million as held for sale on our balance sheet, which includes properties owned by Crest.  Additionally, we anticipate selling investment properties from our portfolio that have not yet been specifically identified, from which we anticipate receiving between $10 million and $35 million in proceeds during the next 12 months. We intend to invest these proceeds into new property acquisitions. However, we cannot guarantee that we will sell properties during the next 12 months.

Provisions for Impairment on Real Estate Acquired for Resale by Crest
No provision for impairment was recorded by Crest in the first nine months of 2007.  Provisions for impairment of $308,000 were recorded by Crest on two properties in the third quarter and first nine months of 2006.

Provisions for Impairment on Realty Income Investment Properties
We recorded a provision for impairment of $134,000 on one property in September 2007, which is included in “income from discontinued operations, real estate held for investment” on our consolidated statement of income.  We recorded a provision for impairment of $138,000 on a property in June 2007, which is included in property expense on our consolidated statement of income.  We recorded no provision for impairment in the first nine months of 2006.

Preferred Stock Dividends
Preferred stock cash dividends totaled $6.1 million in the third quarter of 2007 as compared to $2.4 million in the third quarter of 2006.  Preferred stock cash dividends totaled $18.2 million in the first nine months of 2007 as compared to $7.1 million in the first nine months of 2006.

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders
Net income available to common stockholders was $27.9 million in the third quarter of 2007, an increase of $3.7 million as compared to $24.2 million in the third quarter of 2006.  Net income available to common stockholders was $89.0 million in the first nine months of 2007, an increase of $18.0 million as compared to $71.0 million in the first nine months of 2006.

The calculation to determine net income available to common stockholders includes gains from the sales of properties. The amount of gains varies from period to period based on the timing of property sales and can significantly impact net income available to common stockholders.

During the third quarter of 2007, the gain recognized from the sales of investment properties was $799,000 as compared to $843,000 for the third quarter of 2006.  During the first nine months of 2007, the gain recognized from the sales of investment properties was $3.2 million as compared to $3.0 million for the first nine months of 2006.



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FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS (FFO)

FFO for the third quarter of 2007 increased by $8.6 million, or 22.6%, to $46.6 million as compared to $38.0 million in the third quarter of 2006.  FFO for the first nine months of 2007 increased by $31.0 million, or 28.0%, to $141.9 million as compared to $110.9 million in the first nine months of 2006.  The following is a reconciliation of net income available to common stockholders (which we believe is the most comparable GAAP measure) to FFO.  Also presented is information regarding distributions paid to common stockholders and the weighted average number of common shares used for the basic and diluted computation per share (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):

   
Three
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/06
 
Net income available to common stockholders
  $
27,910
    $
24,207
    $
89,043
    $
71,033
 
Depreciation and amortization:
                               
Continuing operations
   
19,564
     
14,586
     
56,132
     
42,796
 
Discontinued operations
   
29
     
75
     
113
     
247
 
Depreciation of furniture, fixtures and equipment
    (79 )     (49 )     (174 )     (142 )
Gain on sales of land and investment properties:
                               
Continuing operations
    (29 )    
--
      (1,835 )    
--
 
Discontinued operations
    (770 )     (843 )     (1,355 )     (3,036 )
 
FFO available to common stockholders
  $
46,625
    $
37,976
    $
141,924
    $
110,898
 
                                 
FFO per common share:
                               
Basic
  $
0.47
    $
0.43
    $
1.42
    $
1.28
 
Diluted
  $
0.47
    $
0.43
    $
1.41
    $
1.27
 
                                 
Distributions paid to common stockholders
  $
39,519
    $
32,109
    $
116,382
    $
92,605
 
FFO in excess of distributions paid to
                               
common stockholders
  $
7,106
    $
5,867
    $
25,542
    $
18,293
 
Weighted average number of common shares
                               
used for computation per share:
                               
Basic
   
100,187,901
     
89,166,429
     
100,148,993
     
86,936,161
 
Diluted
   
100,252,953
     
89,267,138
     
100,326,859
     
87,084,545
 

We define FFO, a non-GAAP measure, consistent with the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust’s definition, as net income available to common stockholders, plus depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, reduced by gains on sales of investment properties and extraordinary items.

We consider FFO to be an appropriate supplemental measure of a REIT’s operating performance as it is based on a net income analysis of property portfolio performance that excludes non-cash items such as depreciation. The historical accounting convention used for real estate assets requires straight-line depreciation of buildings and improvements, which implies that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values historically rise and fall with market conditions, presentations of operating results for a REIT, using historical accounting for depreciation, could be less informative. The use of FFO is recommended by the REIT industry as a supplemental performance measure. In addition, FFO is used as a measure of our compliance with the financial covenants of our credit facility.

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Presentation of this information is intended to assist the reader in comparing the operating performance of different REITs, although it should be noted that not all REITs calculate FFO the same way, so comparisons with other REITs may not be meaningful. Furthermore, FFO is not necessarily indicative of cash flow available to fund cash needs and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indication of our performance. In addition, FFO should not be considered as an alternative to reviewing our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as a measure of liquidity, of our ability to make cash distributions or of our ability to pay interest payments.

Other Non-Cash Items and Capitalized Expenditures
The following information includes non-cash items and capitalized expenditures on existing properties in our portfolio. These items are not included in the adjustments to net income available to common stockholders to arrive at FFO. Analysts and investors often request this supplemental information.
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Three
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Three
months
ended
9/30/06
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/07
   
Nine
months
ended
9/30/06
 
Amortization of settlements on treasury lock agreements(1)
  $
218
    $
121
    $
653
    $
499
 
Amortization of deferred note financing costs(2)
   
369
     
371
     
1,042
     
950
 
Amortization of share-based compensation
   
828
     
654
     
3,025
     
2,297
 
Capitalized leasing costs and commissions
    (155 )     (247 )     (393 )     (382 )
Capitalized building improvements
    (201 )     (76 )     (995 )     (179 )
Straight line rent(3)
    (249 )     (411 )     (782 )     (1,252 )
Provisions for impairment
   
134
     
--
     
272
     
--
 
Crest provisions for impairment
   
--
     
308
     
--
     
308
 
Crest gain on sale, previously reported as impairment
   
--
     
--
      (271 )    
--
 
Gain on reinstatement of property carrying value
   
--
     
--
     
--
      (716 )
 
 
(1) The settlements on the treasury lock agreements resulted from an interest rate risk prevention strategy that we used in 1997 and 1998, which correlated to pending issuances of senior note securities.  We have not employed this strategy since 1998.
 
(2) Amortization of deferred note financing costs includes the amortization of costs incurred and capitalized when our notes were issued in May 1997, October 1998, January 1999, March 2003, November 2003, March 2005, September 2005, September 2006 and September 2007. These costs are being amortized over the lives of these notes. No costs associated with our credit facility agreements or annual fees paid to credit rating agencies have been included.
 
(3) A negative amount indicates that our straight-line rent was greater than our actual cash rent collected.

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PROPERTY PORTFOLIO INFORMATION

At September 30, 2007, we owned a diversified portfolio:

·
Of 2,181 retail properties;
·
With an occupancy rate of 98.3%, or 2,144 properties occupied of the 2,181 properties in the portfolio;
·
Leased to 110 different retail chains doing business in 30 separate retail industries;
·
Located in 49 states;
·
With over 18.1 million square feet of leasable space; and
·
With an average leasable retail space per property of approximately 8,300 square feet.

In addition to our real estate portfolio at September 30, 2007, our subsidiary, Crest, had invested $78.3 million in 47 retail properties located in 20 states. These properties are classified as held for sale.

At September 30, 2007, 2,134, or 97.8%, of our 2,181 retail properties were leased under net-lease agreements. Net leases typically require the tenant to be responsible for minimum monthly rent and property operating expenses including property taxes, insurance and maintenance. In addition, tenants are typically responsible for future rent increases based on increases in the consumer price index, fixed increases or, to a lesser degree, additional rent calculated as a percentage of the tenants’ gross sales above a specified level.

Our net-leased retail properties primarily are leased to regional and national retail chain store operators. Most buildings are single-story structures with adequate parking on site to accommodate peak retail traffic periods. The properties tend to be on major thoroughfares with relatively high traffic counts, adequate access and proximity to a sufficient population base to constitute a suitable market or trade area for the retailer’s business.

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Industry Diversification
The following table sets forth certain information regarding Realty Income’s property portfolio (excluding properties owned by Crest) classified according to the business of the respective tenants, expressed as a percentage of our total rental revenue:
 
   
Percentage of Rental Revenue(1)
 
   
For the Quarter
   
For the Years Ended
 
 
Industries
 
Ended
September 30,
2007
   
Dec 31,
2006
   
Dec 31,
2005
   
Dec 31,
2004
   
Dec 31,
2003
   
Dec 31,
2002
   
Dec 31,
2001
 
Apparel stores
    1.2 %     1.7 %     1.6 %     1.8 %     2.1 %     2.3 %     2.4 %
Automotive collision services
   
1.1
     
1.3
     
1.3
     
1.0
     
0.3
     
--
     
--
 
Automotive parts
   
2.1
     
2.8
     
3.4
     
3.8
     
4.5
     
4.9
     
5.7
 
Automotive service
   
5.2
     
6.9
     
7.6
     
7.7
     
8.3
     
7.0
     
5.7
 
Automotive tire services
   
7.3
     
6.1
     
7.2
     
7.8
     
3.1
     
2.7
     
2.6
 
Book stores
   
0.2
     
0.2
     
0.3
     
0.3
     
0.4
     
0.4
     
0.4
 
Business services
   
*
     
0.1
     
0.1
     
0.1
     
0.1
     
0.1
     
0.1
 
Child care
   
8.3
     
10.3
     
12.7
     
14.4
     
17.8
     
20.8
     
23.9
 
Consumer electronics
   
0.9
     
1.1
     
1.3
     
2.1
     
3.0
     
3.3
     
4.0
 
Convenience stores
   
14.1
     
16.1
     
18.7
     
19.2
     
13.3
     
9.1
     
8.4
 
Crafts and novelties
   
0.3
     
0.4
     
0.4
     
0.5
     
0.6
     
0.4
     
0.4
 
Distribution and office
   
0.6
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Drug stores
   
2.7
     
2.9
     
2.8
     
0.1
     
0.2
     
0.2
     
0.2
 
Entertainment
   
1.4
     
1.6
     
2.1
     
2.3
     
2.6
     
2.3
     
1.8
 
Equipment rental services
   
0.2
     
0.2
     
0.4
     
0.3
     
0.2
     
--
     
--
 
Financial services
   
0.2
     
0.1
     
0.1
     
0.1
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
General merchandise
   
0.7
     
0.6
     
0.5
     
0.4
     
0.5
     
0.5
     
0.6
 
Grocery stores
   
0.7
     
0.7
     
0.7
     
0.8
     
0.4
     
0.5
     
0.6
 
Health and fitness
   
5.3
     
4.3
     
3.7
     
4.0
     
3.8
     
3.8
     
3.6
 
Home furnishings
   
2.6
     
3.1
     
3.7
     
4.1
     
4.9
     
5.4
     
6.0
 
Home improvement
   
2.1
     
3.4
     
1.1
     
1.0
     
1.1
     
1.2
     
1.3
 
Motor vehicle dealerships
   
3.3
     
3.4
     
2.6
     
0.6
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Office supplies
   
1.1
     
1.3
     
1.5
     
1.6
     
1.9
     
2.1
     
2.2
 
Pet supplies and services
   
0.9
     
1.1
     
1.3
     
1.4
     
1.7
     
1.7
     
1.6
 
Private education
   
0.8
     
0.8
     
0.8
     
1.1
     
1.2
     
1.3
     
1.5
 
Restaurants
   
21.0
     
11.9
     
9.4
     
9.7
     
11.8
     
13.5
     
12.2
 
Shoe stores
   
--
     
--
     
0.3
     
0.3
     
0.9
     
0.8
     
0.7
 
Sporting goods
   
2.6
     
2.9
     
3.4
     
3.4
     
3.8
     
4.1
     
0.9
 
Theaters
   
8.9
     
9.6
     
5.2
     
3.5
     
4.1
     
3.9
     
4.3
 
Travel plazas
   
0.2
     
0.3
     
0.3
     
0.4
     
0.3
     
--
     
--
 
Video rental
   
1.7
     
2.1
     
2.5
     
2.8
     
3.3
     
3.3
     
3.7
 
Other
   
2.3
     
2.7
     
3.0
     
3.4
     
3.8
     
4.4
     
5.2
 
Totals
    100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
 
 
* Less than 0.1%
 
         
(1) Includes rental revenue for all properties owned by Realty Income at the end of each period presented, including revenue from properties reclassified to discontinued operations.

40


Service Category Diversification
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the properties owned by Realty Income (excluding properties owned by Crest) at September 30, 2007, classified according to the retail business types and the level of services they provide (dollars in thousands):
Industry
 
Number of
Properties
   
Rental Revenue for
the Quarter Ended
September 30, 2007(1)
   
Percentage of
Rental
Revenue
 
Tenants Providing Services
                 
Automotive collision services
   
13
    $
825
      1.1 %
Automotive service
   
237
     
3,782
     
5.2
 
Child care
   
268
     
6,072
     
8.3
 
Entertainment
   
8
     
986
     
1.4
 
Equipment rental services
   
2
     
150
     
0.2
 
Financial services
   
5
     
113
     
0.2
 
Health and fitness
   
26
     
3,882
     
5.3
 
Private education
   
6
     
576
     
0.8
 
Theaters
   
31
     
6,514
     
8.9
 
Other
   
11
     
1,642
     
2.3
 
     
607
     
24,542
     
33.7
 
Tenants Selling Goods and Services
                 
Automotive parts (with installation)
   
30
     
583
     
0.8
 
Automotive tire services
   
149
     
5,283
     
7.3
 
Business services
   
1
     
32
     
*
 
Convenience stores
   
425
     
10,229
     
14.1
 
Distribution and office
   
3
     
446
     
0.6
 
Home improvement
   
1
     
57
     
0.1
 
Motor vehicle dealerships
   
20
     
2,375
     
3.3
 
Pet supplies and services
   
9
     
607
     
0.8
 
Restaurants
   
639
     
15,313
     
21.0
 
Travel plazas
   
1
     
170
     
0.2
 
Video rental
   
34
     
1,254
     
1.7
 
     
1,312
     
36,349
     
49.9
 
Tenants Selling Goods
                       
Apparel stores
   
6
     
883
     
1.2
 
Automotive parts
   
70
     
958
     
1.3
 
Book stores
   
2
     
156
     
0.2
 
Consumer electronics
   
16
     
683
     
0.9
 
Crafts and novelties
   
4
     
215
     
0.3
 
Drug stores
   
34
     
1,941
     
2.7
 
General merchandise
   
24
     
481
     
0.7
 
Grocery stores
   
8
     
536
     
0.7
 
Home furnishings
   
42
     
1,895
     
2.6
 
Home improvement
   
30
     
1,477
     
2.0
 
Office supplies
   
10
     
791
     
1.1
 
Pet supplies
   
2
     
37
     
0.1
 
Sporting goods
   
14
     
1,865
     
2.6
 
     
262
     
11,918
     
16.4
 
Totals
   
2,181
    $
72,809
      100.0 %
 
* Less than 0.1%
 
(1) Includes rental revenue for all properties owned by Realty Income at September 30, 2007, including revenue from properties reclassified to discontinued operations of $15.
 
41

Lease Expirations
The following table sets forth certain information regarding Realty Income’s property portfolio (excluding properties owned by Crest) regarding the timing of the lease term expirations (excluding extension options) on our 2,134 net leased, single-tenant retail properties as of September 30, 2007 (dollars in thousands):

   
Total Portfolio
   
Initial Expirations(3)
   
Subsequent Expirations(4)
 
 
 
 
 
Year
 
Total
Number of Leases Expiring(1)
   
Rental Revenue
 for the Quarter
Ended 9/30/07(2)
   
% of
Total Rental Revenue
   
Number
 of Leases Expiring
   
Rental Revenue
for the Quarter Ended 9/30/07
   
% of
Total Rental Revenue
   
Number of Leases Expiring
   
Rental Revenue
for the Quarter Ended 9/30/07
   
% of
Total Rental Revenue
 
2007
   
55
    $
971
      1.4 %    
33
    $
605
      0.9 %    
22
    $
366
      0.5 %
2008
   
115
     
2,436
     
3.5
     
60
     
1,386
     
2.0
     
55
     
1,050
     
1.5
 
2009
   
119
     
2,601
     
3.7
     
37
     
886
     
1.3
     
82
     
1,715
     
2.4
 
2010
   
75
     
1,561
     
2.2
     
33
     
817
     
1.2
     
42
     
744
     
1.0
 
2011
   
80
     
2,356
     
3.3
     
36
     
1,365
     
1.9
     
44
     
991
     
1.4
 
2012
   
94
     
2,290
     
3.2
     
74
     
1,919
     
2.7
     
20
     
371
     
0.5
 
2013
   
79
     
3,494
     
5.0
     
70
     
3,270
     
4.7
     
9
     
224
     
0.3
 
2014
   
48
     
2,039
     
2.9
     
35
     
1,738
     
2.5
     
13
     
301
     
0.4
 
2015
   
90
     
1,818
     
2.6
     
65
     
1,237
     
1.8
     
25
     
581
     
0.8
 
2016
   
112
     
1,905
     
2.7
     
111
     
1,880
     
2.7
     
1
     
25
     
*
 
2017
   
45
     
1,795
     
2.5
     
40
     
1,708
     
2.4
     
5
     
87
     
0.1
 
2018
   
24
     
1,023
     
1.5
     
24
     
1,023
     
1.5
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2019
   
94
     
4,650
     
6.6
     
93
     
4,456
     
6.3
     
1
     
194
     
0.3
 
2020
   
81
     
3,087
     
4.4
     
78
     
3,024
     
4.3
     
3
     
63
     
0.1
 
2021
   
149
     
5,648
     
8.0
     
148
     
5,594
     
7.9
     
1
     
54
     
0.1
 
2022
   
99
     
2,933
     
4.2
     
99
     
2,933
     
4.2
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2023
   
238
     
6,493
     
9.2
     
237
     
6,468
     
9.2
     
1
     
25
     
*
 
2024
   
63
     
1,838
     
2.6
     
63
     
1,838
     
2.6
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2025
   
76
     
6,409
     
9.1
     
72
     
6,344
     
9.0
     
4
     
65
     
0.1
 
2026
   
216
     
11,208
     
15.9
     
214
     
11,151
     
15.8
     
2
     
57
     
0.1
 
2027
   
96
     
1,626
     
2.3
     
96
     
1,626
     
2.3
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2028
   
36
     
514
     
0.7
     
35
     
506
     
0.7
     
1
     
8
     
*
 
2029
   
27
     
454
     
0.6
     
27
     
454
     
0.6
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2030
   
13
     
411
     
0.6
     
13
     
411
     
0.6
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2031
   
1
     
18
     
*
     
1
     
18
     
*
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2032
   
1
     
6
     
*
     
1
     
6
     
*
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2033
   
3
     
357
     
0.5
     
3
     
357
     
0.5
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2034
   
2
     
230
     
0.3
     
2
     
230
     
0.3
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2037
   
2
     
341
     
0.5
     
2
     
341
     
0.5
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2043
   
1
     
13
     
*
     
--
     
--
     
--
     
1
     
13
     
*
 
Totals
   
2,134
    $
70,525
      100.0 %    
1,802
    $
63,591
      90.4 %    
332
    $
6,934
      9.6 %
 
*Less than 0.1%
 
 
(1) Excludes ten multi-tenant properties and 37 vacant unleased properties, one of which is a multi-tenant property.  The lease expirations for properties under construction are based on the estimated date of completion of those properties.
 
(2) Includes rental revenue of $15 from properties reclassified to discontinued operations and excludes revenue of $2,284 from ten multi-tenant properties and from 37 vacant and unleased properties at September 30, 2007.
 
(3) Represents leases to the initial tenant of the property that are expiring for the first time.
 
(4) Represents lease expirations on properties in the portfolio, which have previously been renewed, extended or re-tenanted.

42


State Diversification
The following table sets forth certain state-by-state information regarding Realty Income’s property portfolio (excluding properties owned by Crest) as of September 30, 2007 (dollars in thousands):
State
 
Number of
Properties
   
Percent
Leased
   
Approximate Leasable
Square Feet
   
Rental Revenue for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2007(1)
   
Percentage of
Rental
Revenue
 
Alabama
   
60
      100 %    
410,900
    $
1,898
      2.6 %
Alaska
   
2
     
100
     
128,500
     
277
     
0.4
 
Arizona
   
79
     
99
     
394,100
     
2,168
     
3.0
 
Arkansas
   
15
     
100
     
94,500
     
411
     
0.6
 
California
   
62
     
98
     
1,107,200
     
3,990
     
5.5
 
Colorado
   
54
     
98
     
451,000
     
1,787
     
2.5
 
Connecticut
   
25
     
100
     
278,900
     
1,132
     
1.6
 
Delaware
   
16
     
100
     
31,500
     
332
     
0.5
 
Florida
   
167
     
99
     
1,451,700
     
6,342
     
8.7
 
Georgia
   
131
     
98
     
924,200
     
3,941
     
5.4
 
Idaho
   
14
     
100
     
91,900
     
387
     
0.5
 
Illinois
   
71
     
100
     
853,300
     
3,787
     
5.2
 
Indiana
   
80
     
98
     
683,200
     
2,868
     
3.9
 
Iowa
   
19
     
95
     
138,700
     
449
     
0.6
 
Kansas
   
33
     
94
     
573,500
     
1,036
     
1.4
 
Kentucky
   
22
     
100
     
111,500
     
687
     
0.9
 
Louisiana
   
33
     
100
     
190,400
     
965
     
1.3
 
Maine
   
2
     
100
     
8,000
     
13
     
*
 
Maryland
   
28
     
100
     
256,200
     
1,417
     
1.9
 
Massachusetts
   
68
     
100
     
585,400
     
1,581
     
2.2
 
Michigan
   
22
     
100
     
165,200
     
696
     
1.0
 
Minnesota
   
21
     
100
     
392,100
     
1,263
     
1.7
 
Mississippi
   
70
     
97
     
353,800
     
1,453
     
2.0
 
Missouri
   
62
     
98
     
640,100
     
2,116
     
2.9
 
Montana
   
2
     
100
     
30,000
     
74
     
0.1
 
Nebraska
   
19
     
100
     
196,300
     
615
     
0.8
 
Nevada
   
15
     
100
     
191,000
     
838
     
1.2
 
New Hampshire
   
14
     
100
     
109,900
     
447
     
0.6
 
New Jersey
   
35
     
100
     
261,700
     
1,747
     
2.4
 
New Mexico
   
8
     
100
     
56,400
     
154
     
0.2
 
New York
   
44
     
98
     
508,100
     
2,288
     
3.1
 
North Carolina
   
61
     
98
     
441,100
     
2,032
     
2.8
 
North Dakota
   
6
     
100
     
36,600
     
55
     
0.1
 
Ohio
   
128
     
100
     
813,900
     
3,045
     
4.2
 
Oklahoma
   
25
     
100
     
145,900
     
600
     
0.8
 
Oregon
   
18
     
94
     
289,100
     
805
     
1.1
 
Pennsylvania
   
94
     
100
     
592,800
     
2,730
     
3.7
 
Rhode Island
   
4
     
100
     
14,500
     
52
     
0.1
 
South Carolina
   
59
     
98
     
250,700
     
1,522
     
2.1
 
South Dakota
   
9
     
100
     
24,900
     
97
     
0.1
 
Tennessee
   
126
     
99
     
608,800
     
2,961
     
4.1
 
Texas
   
217
     
96
     
2,287,600
     
7,760
     
10.7
 
Utah
   
6
     
67
     
35,100
     
93
     
0.1
 
Vermont
   
4
     
100
     
12,700
     
59
     
0.1
 
Virginia
   
74
     
100
     
511,300
     
2,689
     
3.7
 
Washington
   
37
     
89
     
240,800
     
693
     
1.0
 
West Virginia
   
2
     
50
     
23,200
     
44
     
0.1
 
Wisconsin
   
17
     
94
     
157,400
     
395
     
0.5
 
Wyoming
   
1
     
100
     
4,200
     
18
     
*
 
Totals/Average
   
2,181
      98 %    
18,159,800
    $
72,809
      100.0 %
 
* Less than 0.1%
 
(1) Includes rental revenue for all properties owned by Realty Income at September 30, 2007, including revenue from properties reclassified to discontinued operations of $15.

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IMPACT OF INFLATION

Tenant leases generally provide for limited increases in rent as a result of increases in the tenants’ sales volumes, increases in the consumer price index, and/or fixed increases. We expect that inflation will cause these lease provisions to result in rent increases over time. During times when inflation is greater than increases in rent, as provided for in the leases, rent increases may not keep up with the rate of inflation.

Approximately 97.8%, or 2,134, of the 2,181 properties in the portfolio are leased to tenants under net leases where the tenant is responsible for property expenses. Net leases tend to reduce our exposure to rising property expenses due to inflation. Inflation and increased costs may have an adverse impact on our tenants if increases in their operating expenses exceed increases in revenue.


IMPACT OF RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—including an Amendment of FASB statement No. 115. Although adoption is not required, Statement No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. We have elected not to use the fair value measurement provisions of Statement No. 159.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements.  Statement No. 157 sets out a framework for measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair-value measurements.  Statement No. 157 becomes effective for us at the beginning of 2008.  The impact of adopting Statement No. 157 is not expected to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.  Interpretation No. 48 applies to all tax positions accounted for under Statement No. 109, including tax positions acquired in a business combination.  Interpretation No. 48 became effective for us at the beginning of 2007 and did not have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.


OTHER INFORMATION

Our common stock is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “O.” Our central index key number is 726728 and our cusip number is 756109-104.

Our Class D cumulative redeemable preferred stock is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “OprD” and its cusip number is 756109-609.

Our Class E cumulative redeemable preferred stock is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “OprE” and its cusip number is 756109-708.

Our 81/4% Monthly Income Senior Notes due 2008 are listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “OUI”.  The cusip number of these notes is 756109-203.

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We maintain an Internet website at www.realtyincome.com. On our website we make available, free of charge, copies of our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file these reports with the SEC.  None of the information on our website is deemed to be a part of this report.

Item 3.

We are exposed to interest rate changes primarily as a result of our credit facility and long-term notes used to maintain liquidity and expand our real estate investment portfolio and operations. Our interest rate risk management objective is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flow and to lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives we issue long-term notes, primarily at fixed rates, and may selectively enter into derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate lock agreements, interest rate swaps and caps in order to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. We were not a party to any derivative financial instruments at September 30, 2007. We do not enter into any derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.

Our interest rate risk is monitored using a variety of techniques. The following table presents by year of expected maturity, the principal amounts, average interest rates, fair values as of September 30, 2007.  This information is presented to evaluate the expected cash flows and sensitivity to interest rate changes (dollars in millions):

Expected Maturity Data
 
 
Year of maturity
 
Fixed rate
debt
   
Average interest rate
on fixed rate debt
   
Variable rate
debt
   
Average interest rate
on variable rate debt
 
2007
  $
--
     
--
    $
--
     
--
 
2008(1)(2)
   
100.0
      8.25 %    
--
     
--
 
2009(3)
   
20.0
      8.00 %    
--
     
--
 
2010
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
2011
   
--
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Thereafter(4)
   
1,350.0
      6.10 %    
--
     
--
 
Totals
  $
1,470.0
      6.28 %   $
--
      -- %
Fair Value(5)
  $
1,425.3
            $
--
         

 
(1) $100 million matures in November 2008.
 
(2) The credit facility expires in October 2008.  There was no outstanding credit facility balance as of September 30, 2007 and October 25, 2007.
 
(3) $20 million matures in January 2009.
 
(4) $100 million matures in March 2013, $150 million matures in November 2015, $275 million matures in September 2016, $175 million matures in September 2017, $550 million matures in August 2019 and $100 million matures in March 2035.
 
(5) We base the fair value of the fixed rate debt at September 30, 2007 on the closing market price or indicative price per each note.

The table incorporates only those exposures that exist as of September 30, 2007. It does not consider those exposures or positions that could arise after that date. As a result, our ultimate realized gain or loss, with respect to interest rate fluctuations, would depend on the exposures that arise during the period, our hedging strategies at the time, and interest rates.

All of our outstanding notes and bonds have fixed interest rates.  Our credit facility balance is variable.  At September 30, 2007, our credit facility balance was zero; however, we intend to borrow funds on our credit facility in the future.  Based on a hypothetical credit facility borrowing of $50 million, a 1% change in interest rates would change our interest costs by $500,000 per year.

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Item 4.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedure
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act 1934 Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As required of and for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and were operating at a reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Controls
There have not been any significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation. There were no material weaknesses in our internal controls, and therefore no corrective actions were taken.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.



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PART II.

Item 1A.

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K, with the exception of the following:

Recent disruptions in the financial markets could affect our ability to obtain debt financing on reasonable terms and have other adverse effects on us.
 
The United States credit markets have recently experienced significant dislocations and liquidity disruptions which have caused the spreads on prospective debt financings to widen considerably. These circumstances have materially impacted liquidity in the debt markets, making financing terms for borrowers less attractive, and in certain cases have resulted in the unavailability of certain types of debt financing. Continued uncertainty in the credit markets may negatively impact our ability to access additional debt financing at reasonable terms, which may negatively affect our ability to make acquisitions. A prolonged downturn in the credit markets may cause us to seek alternative sources of potentially less attractive financing, and may require us to adjust our business plan accordingly. In addition, these factors may make it more difficult for us to sell properties or may adversely affect the price we receive for properties that we do sell, as prospective buyers may experience increased costs of debt financing or difficulties in obtaining debt financing. These events in the credit markets have also had an adverse effect on other financial markets in the United States, which may make it more difficult or costly for us to raise capital through the issuance of our common stock or preferred stock. These disruptions in the financial markets may have other adverse effects on us or the economy generally.
 

Item 6.

Exhibit No.
Description

Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws

 
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended by amendment No. 1 dated May 10, 2005 and amendment No. 2 dated May 10, 2005 (filed as exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q dated June 30, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.2
 
Bylaws of the Company, as amended by amendment No. 1 dated March 20, 2000 and amendment No. 2 dated June 15, 2005 (filed as exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q dated June 30, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.3
 
Articles Supplementary to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company classifying and designating the 73/8% Monthly Income Class D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (filed as exhibit 3.8 to the Company’s Form 8-A filed on May 25, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.4
 
Articles Supplementary to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company classifying and designating additional shares of the 73/8% Monthly Income Class D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (filed as exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 19, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
 
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3.5
 
Articles Supplementary to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company classifying and designating the 63/4% Class E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (filed as exhibit 3.5 to the Company’s Form 8-A filed on December 5, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).

Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures

 
4.1
 
Pricing Committee Resolutions (filed as exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated October 27, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.2
 
Form of 81/4% Notes due 2008 (filed as exhibit 4.3 to Company’s Form 8-K, dated October 27, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.3
 
Indenture dated as of October 28, 1998 between the Company and The Bank of New York (filed as exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated October 27, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.4
 
Pricing Committee Resolutions and Form of 8% Notes due 2009 (filed as exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated January 21, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.5
 
Form of 53/8% Senior Notes due 2013 (filed as exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated March 5, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.6
 
Officer’s Certificate pursuant to sections 201, 301 and 303 of the Indenture dated October 28, 1998 between the Company and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, establishing a series of securities entitled 53/8% Senior Notes due 2013 (filed as exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated March 5, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.7
 
Form of 51/2% Senior Notes due 2015 (filed as exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated November 19, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.8
 
Officer’s Certificate pursuant to sections 201, 301 and 303 of the Indenture dated October 28, 1998 between the Company and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, establishing a series of securities entitled 51/2% Senior Notes due 2015 (filed as exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated November 19, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.9
 
Form of 57/8% Senior Notes due 2035 (filed as exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated March 8, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.10
 
Officer’s Certificate pursuant to section 301 of the Indenture dated October 28, 1998 between the Company and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, establishing a series of securities entitled
 57/8% Senior Debentures due 2035 (filed as exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated March 8, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.11
 
Form of 53/8% Senior Notes due 2017 (filed as exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated September 8, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
 
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4.12
 
Officer’s Certificate pursuant to sections 201, 301 and 303 of the Indenture dated October 28, 1998 between the Company and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, establishing a series of securities entitled 53/8% Senior Notes due 2017 (filed as exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated September 8, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.13
 
Form of 5.95% Senior Notes due 2016 (filed as exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated September 6, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.14
 
Officer’s Certificate pursuant to sections 201, 301 and 303 of the Indenture dated October 28, 1998 between the Company and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, establishing a series of securities entitled 5.95% Senior Notes due 2016 (filed as exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated September 6, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.15
 
Form of 63/4% Notes due 2019 (filed as exhibit 4.2 to Company’s Form 8-K, dated August 30, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.16
 
Officer’s Certificate pursuant to sections 201, 301 and 303 of the Indenture dated October 28, 1998 between the Company and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, establishing a series of securities entitled 63/4% Senior Notes due 2019 (filed as exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K, dated August 30, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).

Material Contracts

 
10.1
 
Amendment dated May 15, 2007 to our Amended and Restated 2003 Stock Incentive Award Plan of Realty Income Corporation (filed as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q, dated June 30, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.2
 
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (filed as exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q, dated June 30, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).

Certifications

 
* 31.1
 
Section 302 Certifications as filed by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to SEC release No. 33-8212 and 34-47551.
 
* 31.2
 
Section 302 Certifications as filed by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to SEC release No. 33-8212 and 34-47551.
 
* 32
 
Section 906 Certifications as furnished by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to SEC release No. 33-8212 and 34-47551.
     
 
* Filed herewith
 
 
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 

 
 
REALTY INCOME CORPORATION
Date: October 31, 2007
/s/ GREGORY J. FAHEY
 
Gregory J. Fahey
 
Vice President, Controller
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
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