Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Real estate investments:    
Land and improvements $ 2,614,630 $ 2,330,510
Buildings and improvements 4,579,166 4,188,783
Total real estate investments 7,193,796 6,519,293
Less: accumulated depreciation (752,210) (590,067)
Real Estate Investment Property, Net 6,441,586 5,929,226
Loans receivable, net 109,425 117,721
Intangible lease assets, net 590,073 618,121
Real estate assets under direct financing leases, net 56,564 58,760
Real estate assets held for sale, net 119,912 19,611
Net investments 7,317,560 6,743,439
Cash and cash equivalents 176,181 66,588
Deferred costs and other assets, net 231,839 129,597
Goodwill 291,421 291,421
Total assets 8,017,001 7,231,045
Liabilities:    
Revolving credit facilities 15,181 35,120
Mortgages and notes payable, net 3,658,496 3,743,098
Convertible Notes, net 695,957 0
Intangible lease liabilities, net 205,968 220,114
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 123,298 114,679
Total liabilities 4,698,900 4,113,011
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 10)      
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 411,824,039 issued shares and 411,350,440 outstanding shares at December 31, 2014 and 370,570,565 issued shares and 370,363,803 outstanding shares at December 31, 2013 4,118 3,706
Capital in excess of par value 4,361,320 3,859,823
Accumulated deficit (1,041,392) (742,915)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,083) (638)
Treasury stock, at cost (4,862) (1,942)
Total stockholders’ equity 3,318,101 3,118,034
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 8,017,001 $ 7,231,045