• Annual AFFO: Reported $1.41 per share, consistent with guidance expectations.

• Investment Activity: Completed investments totaling $165.6 million for the year.

• Operating Results: Achieved a high rent collection rate of 99.8% and maintained a 99.4% leased portfolio.

• Capital Markets Activity: Ended the year with a strong balance sheet and a Net Debt to Annualized Adjusted EBITDAre ratio of 5.0x.

• Dividends: Declared dividends of $1.12 in 2023, marking a 3.7% increase over the prior year.

• Healthcare Portfolio Strategy: Executed contracts to sell 37 healthcare properties, aiming to focus on core net lease assets.

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Broadstone Net Lease Inc (NYSE:BNL) released its 8-K filing on February 21, 2024, detailing its full-year and fourth-quarter results for 2023, and introducing its healthcare portfolio simplification strategy. BNL, an internally-managed real estate investment trust (REIT), focuses on long-term net leased commercial properties to a diversified tenant base. Despite a challenging economic landscape, BNL delivered a solid performance with an Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) of $1.41 per share, aligning with the midpoint of its guidance range.

Performance Amidst Challenges

BNL's Chief Executive Officer, John Moragne, expressed pride in the company's ability to navigate through economic headwinds and capital market volatility. The company's disciplined investment approach and portfolio management have been pivotal in maintaining a high-quality property portfolio with strong operating metrics. BNL's strategic dispositions and investments have been instrumental in achieving a fortified balance sheet with low leverage and ample liquidity for future opportunities.

"We employed a disciplined and selective approach to all aspects of our investment cycle: intentionally evading risk and creatively sourcing investment opportunities that were created by the distressed lending environment and complementary to our core competencies and asset classes," said John Moragne.

Financial Achievements and Strategic Focus

BNL's investment activity for the year included $165.6 million in development fundings, revenue-generating capital expenditures, and new property acquisitions. The company's operating results showcased a 99.8% collection of base rents and a portfolio that was 99.4% leased. Net income generated was $163.3 million, translating to $0.83 per share, and the AFFO reached $277.7 million. These results underscore BNL's resilience and strategic execution in a volatile market.