Skip to main navigation Overview News Releases Events & Presentations Stock Info Governance Filings & Financials Resources Investor FAQs Questions Specific to AFIN and its Business When does American Finance Trust’s fiscal year end? AFIN’s fiscal year ends on December 31st each year. How can I get a get a copy of American Finance Trust’s SEC filings? How can I view American Finance Trust’s investor presentations? Who is on the board and leadership team for American Finance Trust? What is AFIN’s CUSIP number? How can I purchase shares of AFIN common stock? Does American Finance Trust pay a distribution on its common stock? At what rate and how often are distributions paid? Where will AFIN pay my common stock distributions? Can AFIN’s distribution be used to buy more shares? If so, can this purchase happen automatically? Where do I find information about the properties AFIN owns? Who can I contact if I am interested in buying a property that AFIN owns, or selling a property yo AFIN? Questions Specific to Tax Documents, Investor Accounts and Investor Relations How can I get a copy of my Form 1099-DIV? Shareholders who own AFIN shares in a brokerage account should contact that brokerage firm to request a Form 1099-DIV copy. Shareholders whose shares are held on the books of AFIN’s transfer agent, Computershare, may contact Computershare or our Investor Relations group to request a Form 1099-DIV. The number is 866-902-0063. Who is AFIN’s stock transfer agent? How can I be notified of new developments at AFIN? Who can I contact if I have additional questions about AFIN or changes to my account? REITs, in general Real estate investment trusts or REITs are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate in a range of property sectors. These companies have to meet a number of requirements to qualify as REITs. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. REITs are a practical way for all investors to invest in large-scale, income-producing, professionally managed companies that own commercial real estate such as office, industrial / distribution, warehouse, healthcare and retail properties. Some REITs invest throughout the country or, in some cases, throughout the world. Others specialize in one region or even a single metropolitan area. REITs are real estate working for you. Through the diverse array of properties they own, finance and operate, REITs help provide the essential real estate we need to live, work and play. REITs of all types collectively own more than $3 trillion in gross assets across the U.S., with stock-exchange listed REITs owning approximately $2 trillion in assets. U.S. listed REITs have an equity market capitalization of more than $1 trillion. In addition, more than 80 million Americans invest in REIT stocks through their 401(k) and other investment funds. REITs are total return investments as they typically a) offer current income through the distributions they pay and b) offer the potential for moderate, long term capital appreciation. Here are answers to fundamental questions about REITs. REIT Basics What is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”)? A REIT is a company dedicated to owning, and in some cases, operating income-producing real estate, such as apartments, shopping centers, offices and warehouses. Some REITs also engage in financing real estate. How many people invest in REITs? How does a company qualify as a REIT? What should shareholders know about REIT tax reporting and the taxation of REIT dividends? Commonly Used REIT Terms What is a net lease REIT? In commercial real estate, a net lease is a lease in which in addition to rent the tenant is required to pay a portion, or all, of the taxes, insurance and maintenance costs for a property during the lease term: Property Taxes Property Insurance Property Maintenance and Repairs Single Net Lease Tenant Responsibility Double Net or NN Lease Tenant Responsibility Tenant Responsibility Triple Net or NNN Lease Tenant Responsibility Tenant Responsibility Tenant Responsibility AFIN owns and invests in commercial properties, throughout the United States, that are net leased to the tenant. What is straight-line rent (“SLR”) and Why do REITs report it? What is EBITDA? What is a capitalization rate or “cap” rate? Copyright © 2021 American Finance Trust, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Twitter | Contact | Forms | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions