Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Real estate investments:    
Land and improvements $ 2,503,857 $ 2,330,510
Buildings and improvements 4,447,082 4,188,783
Total real estate investments 6,950,939 6,519,293
Less: accumulated depreciation (723,777) (590,067)
Real Estate Investment Property, Net 6,227,162 5,929,226
Loans receivable, net 111,409 117,721
Intangible lease assets, net 599,875 618,121
Real estate assets under direct financing leases, net 56,654 58,760
Real estate assets held for sale, net 54,120 19,611
Net investments 7,049,220 6,743,439
Cash and cash equivalents 50,130 66,588
Deferred costs and other assets, net 156,485 129,597
Goodwill 291,421 291,421
Total assets 7,547,256 7,231,045
Liabilities:    
Revolving credit facilities 125,436 35,120
Mortgages and notes payable, net 3,188,547 3,743,098
Convertible senior notes, net 693,845 0
Intangible lease liabilities, net 219,626 220,114
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 115,564 114,679
Total liabilities 4,343,018 4,113,011
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 8)      
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 399,039,782 shares issued; 398,566,183 outstanding shares at September 30, 2014 and 370,570,565 shares issued; 370,363,803 outstanding shares at December 31, 2013 3,990 3,706
Capital in excess of par value 4,211,235 3,859,823
Accumulated deficit (1,005,434) (742,915)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (691) (638)
Treasury stock, at cost (4,862) (1,942)
Total stockholders’ equity 3,204,238 3,118,034
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 7,547,256 $ 7,231,045