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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

______________

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2022

 

AGREE REALTY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

1-12928

(Commission file number)

38-3148187

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

   

70 E. Long Lake Road

Bloomfield Hills, MI

(Address of principal executive offices)

48304

(Zip code)

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (248) 737-4190

 

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value ADC New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing one-thousandth of a share of 4.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value ADCPrA New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On May 3, 2022, Agree Realty Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release describing its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, and posted an updated investor presentation to its website. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. The investor presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report.

 

The information in this Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Description
   
99.1 Press release, dated May 3, 2022, reporting the Company’s results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
99.2 May 2022 Investor Presentation.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  AGREE REALTY CORPORATION
     
     
  By: /s/ Peter Coughenour
    Name:  Peter Coughenour
    Title:    Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

 

Date: May 3, 2022

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

70 E. Long Lake Rd.

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

www.agreerealty.com

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Agree Realty Corporation Reports First Quarter 2022 Results

Increases 2022 Acquisition Guidance to $1.4 Billion to $1.6 Billion

 

Bloomfield Hills, MI, May 3, 2022 -- Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) (the “Company”) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. All per share amounts included herein are on a diluted per common share basis unless otherwise stated.

 

First Quarter 2022 Financial and Operating Highlights:

 

§Invested approximately $430 million in 124 retail net lease properties
§Commenced a record 15 development or Partner Capital Solutions (“PCS”) projects representing total committed capital of approximately $44 million
§Net Income per share attributable to common stockholders increased 0.4% to $0.48
§Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”) per share increased 15.5% to $0.97
§Adjusted Funds from Operations (“AFFO”) per share increased 16.4% to $0.97
§Declared an April monthly dividend of $0.234 per share, a 7.8% year-over-year increase
§Settled 3,791,964 shares of outstanding forward equity for net proceeds of approximately $251 million
§Balance sheet positioned for growth at 4.3 times proforma net debt to recurring EBITDA; 5.0 times excluding unsettled forward equity

  

Financial Results

 

Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders

 

Net Income for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased 13.8% to $34.3 million, compared to $30.1 million for the comparable period in 2021. Net Income per share for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased 0.4% to $0.48, compared to $0.48 per share for the comparable period in 2021.

 

Core FFO

 

Core FFO for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased 30.8% to $69.7 million, compared to Core FFO of $53.3 million for the comparable period in 2021. Core FFO per share for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased 15.5% to $0.97, compared to Core FFO per share of $0.84 for the comparable period in 2021.

 

AFFO

 

AFFO for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased 31.8% to $69.2 million, compared to AFFO of $52.5 million for the comparable period in 2021. AFFO per share for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased 16.4% to $0.97, compared to AFFO per share of $0.83 for the comparable period in 2021.

 

Dividend

 

In the first quarter, the Company declared monthly cash dividends of $0.227 per common share for each of the months, January, February and March 2022. The monthly dividends reflected an annualized dividend amount of $2.724 per common share, representing a 9.7% increase over the annualized dividend amount of $2.484 per common share from the first quarter of 2021. The dividends represent payout ratios of approximately 70% of Core FFO per share and 71% of AFFO per share, respectively.

 

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Subsequent to quarter end, the Company declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.234 per common share for April 2022. The monthly dividend reflects an annualized dividend amount of $2.808 per common share, representing a 7.8% increase over the annualized dividend amount of $2.604 per common share from the second quarter of 2021. The April dividend is payable May 13, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 29, 2022.

 

Additionally, subsequent to quarter end, the Company declared a monthly cash dividend for April on its 4.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of $0.08854 per depositary share, which is equivalent to $1.0625 per annum. The April dividend was paid on May 2, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 22, 2022.

 

CEO Comments

 

“We are extremely pleased with our strong start to 2022 as evidenced by the increase in our annual acquisition guidance to $1.4 billion to $1.6 billion,” said Joey Agree, President and Chief Executive Officer. “While our acquisition platform continues to source a myriad of opportunities, we commenced a record number of projects through our development and partner capital solutions platforms during the quarter. All three platforms remain focused on leading omni-channel retailers as we maintain a fortress-like balance sheet with liquidity of nearly $1.0 billion.”

 

Portfolio Update

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 1,510 properties located in 47 states and contained approximately 31.0 million square feet of gross leasable area.

 

At quarter-end, the portfolio was 99.6% leased, had a weighted-average remaining lease term of approximately 9.1 years, and generated 67.8% of annualized base rents from investment grade retail tenants.

 

Ground Lease Portfolio

 

During the quarter, the Company acquired five ground leases for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $13.2 million, representing 3.1% of annualized base rents acquired.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company’s ground lease portfolio consisted of 186 leases located in 32 states and totaled approximately 4.9 million square feet of gross leasable area. Properties ground leased to tenants represented approximately 13.5% of annualized base rents.

 

At quarter end, the ground lease portfolio was fully occupied, had a weighted-average remaining lease term of approximately 11.8 years, and generated 87.4% of annualized base rents from investment grade retail tenants.

 

Acquisitions

 

Total acquisition volume for the first quarter was approximately $407.2 million and included 106 properties net leased to leading retailers operating in sectors including farm and rural supply, dollar stores, home improvement, general merchandise, tire and auto service, and auto parts. The acquired properties are located in 32 states and leased to tenants operating in 20 sectors.

 

Notable acquisition activity during the quarter included a 55-property diversified net lease portfolio comprised of leading omni-channel retailers for a purchase price of approximately $180 million. The portfolio generated approximately 90% of annualized base rents from investment grade retailers and had a weighted-average lease term of nearly 10 years.

 

Acquisitions for the quarter were completed at a weighted-average capitalization rate of 6.0% and had a weighted-average remaining lease term of approximately 9.2 years. Approximately 74.2% of annualized base rents acquired were generated from investment grade retail tenants. Exclusive of the 55-property portfolio acquisition, the properties were acquired at a weighted-average capitalization rate of 6.2%.

 

The Company's outlook for acquisition volume for the full-year 2022 is being increased to a range of $1.4 billion to $1.6 billion of high-quality retail net lease properties, from a previous range of $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion.

 

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Dispositions

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company sold one property for gross proceeds of approximately $8.2 million. The disposition was completed at a capitalization rate of 4.2%.

 

The Company's disposition guidance for 2022 remains between $25 million and $75 million.

 

Development and PCS

 

During the first quarter, the Company commenced a record 15 development and PCS projects, with total anticipated costs of approximately $44.0 million. The projects consist of the Company’s sixth Sunbelt Rentals in St. Louis, Missouri; the Company’s fourth Burlington in Turnersville, New Jersey; and 13 geographically diverse Gerber Collision projects.

 

The Company completed its first development with 7-Eleven in Saginaw, Michigan, while construction continued on two Gerber Collision projects in Pooler, Georgia and New Port Richey, Florida.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company had 18 development or PCS projects completed or under construction. Anticipated total costs are approximately $53.0 million, including $29.4 million of costs incurred as of quarter end. The following table presents the Company’s 18 development or PCS projects as of March 31, 2022:

 

Tenant  Location  Lease Structure  Lease Term  Actual or Anticipated Rent Commencement  Status
7-Eleven  Saginaw, MI  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2022  Complete
Gerber Collision  Pooler, GA  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q2 2022  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  New Port Richey, FL  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q3 2022  Under Construction
Sunbelt Rentals  St. Louis, MO  Build-to-Suit  7 years  Q3 2022  Under Construction
Burlington  Turnersville, NJ  Build-to-Suit  10 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Fort Wayne, IN  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Janesville, WI  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Joplin, MO  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Kimberly, WI  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Lake Charles, LA  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Lake Park, FL  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  McDonough, GA  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Ocala, FL  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Toledo, OH  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Venice, FL  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Winterville, NC  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Woodstock, IL  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction
Gerber Collision  Yorkville, IL  Build-to-Suit  15 years  Q1 2023  Under Construction

 

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Leasing Activity and Expirations

 

During the first quarter, the Company executed new leases, extensions or options on approximately 358,000 square feet of gross leasable area throughout the existing portfolio.

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company’s 2022 lease maturities represented 0.4% of annualized base rents. The following table presents contractual lease expirations within the Company’s portfolio as of March 31, 2022, assuming no tenants exercise renewal options:

 

Year  Leases   Annualized Base Rent (1)   % of ABR   Gross Leasable Area (“GLA”)   % of GLA 
2022   8    1,413    0.4%   90    0.3%
2023   49    9,829    2.5%   1,083    3.5%
2024   44    13,361    3.4%   1,570    5.1%
2025   68    17,064    4.3%   1,721    5.6%
2026   105    21,736    5.5%   2,279    7.4%
2027   107    24,761    6.2%   2,249    7.3%
2028   112    29,060    7.3%   2,620    8.5%
2029   141    39,384    9.9%   3,586    11.6%
2030   236    48,399    12.2%   3,505    11.3%
2031   150    36,164    9.1%   2,619    8.5%
Thereafter   606    155,288    39.2%   9,569    30.9%
Total Portfolio   1,626   $396,459    100.0%   30,891    100.0%

 

The contractual lease expirations presented above exclude the effect of replacement tenant leases that had been executed as of March 31, 2022 but that had not yet commenced. Annualized Base Rent and gross leasable area (square feet) are in thousands; any differences are the result of rounding.

(1)Annualized Base Rent (“ABR”) represents the annualized amount of contractual minimum rent required by tenant lease agreements as of March 31, 2022, computed on a straight-line basis. Annualized Base Rent is not, and is not intended to be, a presentation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Company believes annualized contractual minimum rent is useful to management, investors, and other interested parties in analyzing concentrations and leasing activity.

 

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Top Tenants

  

The following table presents annualized base rents for all tenants that represent 1.5% or greater of the Company’s total annualized base rent as of March 31, 2022:

 

Tenant 

Annualized

Base Rent(1)

   % of ABR 
Walmart  $26,055    6.6%
Tractor Supply   17,808    4.5%
Dollar General   16,252    4.1%
Best Buy   13,168    3.3%
TJX Companies   12,629    3.2%
O'Reilly Auto Parts   12,253    3.1%
CVS   11,698    3.0%
Hobby Lobby   10,931    2.8%
Kroger   10,798    2.7%
Lowe's   10,543    2.7%
Sherwin-Williams   10,446    2.6%
Burlington   9,487    2.4%
Wawa   9,462    2.4%
Sunbelt Rentals   9,239    2.3%
Dollar Tree   9,063    2.3%
TBC Corporation   8,264    2.1%
Home Depot   7,671    1.9%
AutoZone   7,013    1.8%
LA Fitness(2)   6,058    1.5%
Other(3)   177,621    44.7%
Total Portfolio  $396,459    100.0%

 

Annualized Base Rent is in thousands; any differences are the result of rounding.

(1)Refer to footnote 1 on page 4 for the Company’s definition of Annualized Base Rent.
(2)The Company acquired one LA Fitness asset during the first quarter as part of a portfolio transaction. The ownership of the asset was then sold in April 2022, reducing the Company’s LA Fitness exposure to 1.3% of ABR.
(3)Includes tenants generating less than 1.5% of Annualized Base Rent.

  

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Retail Sectors

  

The following table presents annualized base rents for all of the Company’s retail sectors as of March 31, 2022:

 

Sector  Annualized
Base Rent(1)
   % of ABR 
Grocery Stores  $39,325    9.9%
Home Improvement   37,102    9.4%
Tire and Auto Service   30,604    7.7%
Convenience Stores   30,598    7.7%
General Merchandise   25,720    6.5%
Off-Price Retail   24,340    6.2%
Auto Parts   23,920    6.0%
Dollar Stores   23,851    6.0%
Farm and Rural Supply   19,797    5.0%
Pharmacy   18,365    4.6%
Consumer Electronics   14,969    3.8%
Crafts and Novelties   13,160    3.3%
Equipment Rental   9,565    2.4%
Health Services   8,787    2.2%
Warehouse Clubs   8,314    2.1%
Health and Fitness(2)   8,214    2.1%
Discount Stores   7,945    2.0%
Restaurants - Quick Service   7,803    2.0%
Dealerships   6,475    1.6%
Home Furnishings   6,322    1.6%
Restaurants - Casual Dining   4,795    1.2%
Specialty Retail   4,495    1.1%
Financial Services   4,022    1.0%
Theaters   3,854    1.0%
Sporting Goods   3,243    0.8%
Pet Supplies   2,604    0.7%
Entertainment Retail   2,333    0.6%
Beauty and Cosmetics   1,553    0.4%
Shoes   1,237    0.3%
Apparel   1,208    0.3%
Miscellaneous   1,079    0.3%
Office Supplies   860    0.2%
Total Portfolio  $396,459    100.0%

 

Annualized Base Rent is in thousands; any differences are the result of rounding.

(1)Refer to footnote 1 on page 4 for the Company’s definition of Annualized Base Rent.
(2)The Company acquired one LA Fitness asset during the first quarter as part of a portfolio transaction. The ownership of the asset was then sold in April 2022, reducing the Company’s Health and Fitness exposure to 1.8% of ABR.

 

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Geographic Diversification

 

The following table presents annualized base rents for all states that represent 2.5% or greater of the Company’s total annualized base rent as of March 31, 2022:

 

State  Annualized
Base Rent(1)
   % of ABR 
Texas  $29,167    7.4%
Ohio   22,718    5.7%
Illinois   22,562    5.7%
Florida   21,933    5.5%
Michigan   21,743    5.5%
North Carolina   20,826    5.3%
New Jersey   19,559    4.9%
Pennsylvania   17,132    4.3%
California   16,095    4.1%
New York   14,458    3.6%
Georgia   13,818    3.5%
Virginia   12,930    3.3%
Wisconsin   10,778    2.7%
Connecticut   10,120    2.6%
Other(2)   142,620    35.9%
Total Portfolio  $396,459    100.0%

 

Annualized Base Rent is in thousands; any differences are the result of rounding.

(1)Refer to footnote 1 on page 4 for the Company’s definition of Annualized Base Rent.
(2)Includes states generating less than 2.5% of Annualized Base Rent.

 

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Capital Markets and Balance Sheet

  

Capital Markets

 

During the first quarter, the Company settled 3,791,964 shares under existing forward sale agreements and received net proceeds of approximately $250.8 million. At quarter end, the Company had 4,083,332 shares remaining to be settled under its December 2021 forward equity offering, which is anticipated to raise net proceeds of approximately $262.9 million after deducting fees and expenses and making certain other adjustments as provided in the equity distribution agreements.

 

The following table presents the Company’s outstanding forward equity offerings as of March 31, 2022:

 

Forward Equity

Offerings

  Shares Sold   Shares Settled   Shares Remaining   Net Proceeds Received   Anticipated
Net
Proceeds
Remaining
 
December 2021 Forward Offering   5,750,000    1,666,668    4,083,332    107,698,116   $262,939,872 
Total Forward Equity Offerings   5,750,000    1,666,668    4,083,332    107,698,116   $262,939,872 

  

Balance Sheet

  

As of March 31, 2022, the Company’s net debt to recurring EBITDA was 5.0 times. The Company’s proforma net debt to recurring EBITDA was 4.3 times when deducting the $262.9 million of anticipated net proceeds from the outstanding forward equity offerings from the Company’s net debt of $1.8 billion as of March 31, 2022. The Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio was 5.2 times as of the end of the first quarter.

 

The Company’s total debt to enterprise value was 26.5% as of March 31, 2022. Enterprise value is calculated as the sum of net debt, the liquidation value of the Company’s preferred stock, and the market value of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, assuming conversion of Agree Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership” or “OP”) common units into common stock of the Company.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company's fully diluted weighted-average shares outstanding were 71.3 million. The basic weighted-average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were 71.2 million.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company's fully diluted weighted-average shares and units outstanding were 71.7 million. The basic weighted-average shares and units outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were 71.6 million.

 

The Company's assets are held by, and its operations are conducted through, the Operating Partnership, of which the Company is the sole general partner. As of March 31, 2022, there were 347,619 Operating Partnership common units outstanding and the Company held a 99.5% common interest in the Operating Partnership.

  

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Conference Call/Webcast

 

The Company will host its quarterly analyst and investor conference call on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 8:30 AM ET. To participate in the conference call, please dial (866) 363-3979 approximately ten minutes before the call begins.

 

Additionally, a webcast of the conference call will be available through the Company’s website. To access the webcast, visit www.agreerealty.com ten minutes prior to the start time of the conference call and go to the Investors section of the website. A replay of the conference call webcast will be archived and available online through the Investors section of www.agreerealty.com.

 

About Agree Realty Corporation

 

Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that is RETHINKING RETAIL through the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading, omni-channel retail tenants. As of March 31, 2022, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of 1,510 properties, located in 47 states and containing approximately 31.0 million square feet of gross leasable area. The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ADC”. For additional information on the Company and RETHINKING RETAIL, please visit www.agreerealty.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about projected financial and operating results, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “intend,” “expect,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximately,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” “forecast,” “continue,” “assume,” “plan,” “outlook” or other similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and can include future expectations, future plans and strategies, financial and operating projections or other forward-looking information. Although these forward-looking statements are based on good faith beliefs, reasonable assumptions and the Company’s best judgment reflecting current information, you should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control and which could materially affect the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance or future achievements or events. Currently, one of the most significant factors, however, is the potential adverse effect of the current pandemic of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and performance of the Company and its tenants, the real estate market and the global economy and financial markets. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company and its tenants will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, among others. Moreover, investors are cautioned to interpret many of the risks identified in the risk factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), as well as the risks set forth below, as being heightened as a result of the ongoing and numerous adverse impacts of COVID-19. Additional important factors, among others, that may cause the Company’s actual results to vary include the general deterioration in national economic conditions, weakening of real estate markets, decreases in the availability of credit, increases in interest rates, adverse changes in the retail industry, the Company’s continuing ability to qualify as a REIT and other factors discussed in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date hereof. Unless legally required, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in the Company’s expectations or assumptions or otherwise.

 

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For further information about the Company’s business and financial results, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of the Company’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained at the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.agreerealty.com.

 

The Company defines the “weighted-average capitalization rate” for acquisitions and dispositions as the sum of contractual fixed annual rents computed on a straight-line basis over the primary lease terms and anticipated annual net tenant recoveries, divided by the purchase and sale prices.

 

References to “Core FFO” and “AFFO” in this press release are representative of Core FFO attributable to OP common unitholders and AFFO attributable to OP common unitholders. Detailed calculations for these measures are shown in the Reconciliation of Net Income to FFO, Core FFO and Adjusted FFO table as “Core Funds From Operations – OP Common Unitholders” and “Adjusted Funds from Operations – OP Common Unitholders”.

  

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Contact:

 

Peter Coughenour

Chief Financial Officer

Agree Realty Corporation

(248) 737-4190

 

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Agree Realty Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheet

($ in thousands, except share and per-share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   March 31, 2022   December 31, 2021 
Assets:          
Real Estate Investments:          
Land  $1,658,905   $1,559,434 
Buildings   3,286,755    3,034,391 
Accumulated depreciation   (253,180)   (233,862)
Property under development   39,218    7,148 
Net real estate investments   4,731,698    4,367,111 
Real estate held for sale, net   -    5,676 
Cash and cash equivalents   24,888    43,252 
Cash held in escrows   878    1,998 
Accounts receivable - tenants, net   59,411    53,442 
Lease Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $198,936 and $180,532 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively   716,509    672,020 
Other assets, net   105,206    83,407 
Total Assets  $5,638,590   $5,226,906 
           
Liabilities:          
Mortgage notes payable, net  $32,249   $32,429 
Unsecured term loans, net   -    - 
Senior unsecured notes, net   1,495,650    1,495,200 
Unsecured revolving credit facility   320,000    160,000 
Dividends and distributions payable   17,763    16,881 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities   63,476    70,005 
Lease intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $31,184 and $29,726 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively   33,711    33,075 
Total Liabilities  $1,962,849   $1,807,590 
           
Equity:          
Preferred Stock, $.0001 par value per share, 4,000,000 shares authorized, 7,000 shares Series A outstanding, at stated liquidation value of $25,000 per share, at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021   175,000    175,000 
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 180,000,000 shares authorized, 75,174,580
and 71,285,311 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
   8    7 
Additional paid-in capital   3,646,770    3,395,549 
Dividends in excess of net income   (162,765)   (147,366)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   15,060    (5,503)
Total Equity - Agree Realty Corporation  $3,674,073   $3,417,687 
Non-controlling interest   1,668    1,629 
Total Equity  $3,675,741   $3,419,316 
Total Liabilities and Equity  $5,638,590   $5,226,906 


 

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Agree Realty Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

($ in thousands, except share and per share-data)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended
March 31,
 
   2022   2021 
Revenues        
Rental Income  $98,312   $77,760 
Other   30    69 
Total Revenues  $98,342   $77,829 
           
Operating Expenses          
Real estate taxes  $7,611   $5,696 
Property operating expenses   4,477    3,541 
Land lease expense   402    346 
General and administrative   7,622    6,879 
Depreciation and amortization   28,561    21,489 
Provision for impairment   1,015    - 
Total Operating Expenses  $49,688   $37,951 
           
Gain (loss) on sale of assets, net   2,310    2,945 
Gain (loss) on involuntary conversion, net   (25)   117 
           
Income from Operations  $50,939   $42,940 
           
Other (Expense) Income          
Interest expense, net  $(13,931)  $(11,653)
Income tax (expense) benefit   (719)   (1,009)
           
Net Income  $36,289   $30,278 
           
Less Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest   176    166 
           
Net Income Attributable to Agree Realty Corporation  $36,113   $30,112 
           
Less Series A Preferred Stock Dividends   1,859    - 
           
Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders  $34,254   $30,112 
           
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders          
Basic  $0.48   $0.48 
Diluted  $0.48   $0.48 
           
           
Other Comprehensive Income          
Net Income  $36,289   $30,278 
Amortization of interest rate swaps   82    500 
Change in fair value and settlement of interest rate swaps   20,581    25,146 
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)   56,952    55,924 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest   (276)   (304)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Agree Realty Corporation  $56,676   $55,620 
           
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic   71,228,930    62,828,897 
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted   71,336,103    62,940,360 


 

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Agree Realty Corporation

Reconciliation of Net Income to FFO, Core FFO and Adjusted FFO

($ in thousands, except share and per-share data)

(Unaudited)       

 

   Three months ended
March 31,
 
   2022   2021 
Net Income  $36,289   $30,278 
Less Series A Preferred Stock Dividends   1,859    - 
Net Income attributable to OP Common Unitholders   34,430    30,278 
Depreciation of rental real estate assets   19,470    15,292 
Amortization of lease intangibles - in-place leases and leasing costs   8,924    6,050 
Provision for impairment   1,015    - 
(Gain) loss on sale or involuntary conversion of assets, net   (2,285)   (3,062)
Funds from Operations - OP Common Unitholders  $61,554   $48,558 
Amortization of above (below) market lease intangibles, net   8,178    4,756 
Core Funds from Operations - OP Common Unitholders  $69,732   $53,314 
Straight-line accrued rent   (3,135)   (2,597)
Stock based compensation expense   1,635    1,364 
Amortization of financing costs   788    268 
Non-real estate depreciation   167    147 
Adjusted Funds from Operations - OP Common Unitholders  $69,187   $52,496 
           
Funds from Operations Per Common Share and OP Unit - Basic  $0.86   $0.77 
Funds from Operations Per Common Share and OP Unit - Diluted  $0.86   $0.77 
           
Core Funds from Operations Per Common Share and OP Unit - Basic  $0.97   $0.84 
Core Funds from Operations Per Common Share and OP Unit - Diluted  $0.97   $0.84 
           
Adjusted Funds from Operations Per Common Share and OP Unit - Basic  $0.97   $0.83 
Adjusted Funds from Operations Per Common Share and OP Unit - Diluted  $0.97   $0.83 
           
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares and OP Units Outstanding - Basic   71,576,549    63,176,516 
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares and OP Units Outstanding - Diluted   71,683,722    63,287,979 
           
Additional supplemental disclosure          
Scheduled principal repayments  $208   $195 
Capitalized interest   112    75 
Capitalized building improvements   1,100    174 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Funds from Operations (“FFO” or “Nareit FFO”)
FFO is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. (“Nareit”) to mean net income computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains (or losses) from sales of real estate assets and/or changes in control, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and any impairment charges on depreciable real estate assets, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, most real estate industry investors consider FFO to be helpful in evaluating a real estate company’s operations. FFO should not be considered an alternative to net income as the primary indicator of the Company’s operating performance, or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity. Further, while the Company adheres to the Nareit definition of FFO, its presentation of FFO is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs due to the fact that all REITs may not use the same definition.

Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”)
The Company defines Core FFO as Nareit FFO with the addback of (i) noncash amortization of above- and below- market lease intangibles and (ii) certain infrequently occurring items that reduce or increase net income in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that its measure of Core FFO facilitates useful comparison of performance to its peers who predominantly transact in sale-leaseback transactions and are thereby not required by GAAP to allocate purchase price to lease intangibles.  Unlike many of its peers, the Company has acquired the substantial majority of its net-leased properties through acquisitions of properties from third parties or in connection with the acquisitions of ground leases from third parties. Core FFO should not be considered an alternative to net income as the primary indicator of the Company’s operating performance, or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity. Further, the Company’s presentation of Core FFO is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs due to the fact that all REITs may not use the same definition.

Adjusted Funds from Operations (“AFFO”)
AFFO is a non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance used by many companies in the REIT industry. AFFO further adjusts FFO and Core FFO for certain non-cash items that reduce or increase net income computed in accordance with GAAP. Management considers AFFO a useful supplemental measure of the Company’s performance, however, AFFO should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of its performance, or to cash flow as a measure of liquidity or ability to make distributions. The Company’s computation of AFFO may differ from the methodology for calculating AFFO used by other equity REITs, and therefore may not be comparable to such other REITs.

 

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Agree Realty Corporation

Reconciliation of Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA

($ in thousands, except share and per-share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended
March 31,
 
   2022 
Net Income  $36,289 
Interest expense, net   13,931 
Income tax expense   719 
Depreciation of rental real estate assets   19,470 
Amortization of lease intangibles - in-place leases and leasing costs   8,924 
Non-real estate depreciation   167 
Provision for impairment   1,015 
(Gain) loss on sale or involuntary conversion of assets, net   (2,285)
EBITDAre  $78,230 
      
Run-Rate Impact of Investment, Disposition and Leasing Activity  $4,654 
Amortization of above (below) market lease intangibles, net   8,178 
Recurring EBITDA  $91,062 
      
Annualized Recurring EBITDA  $364,248 
      
Total Debt  $1,862,428 
Cash, cash equivalents and cash held in escrows   (25,766)
Net Debt  $1,836,662 
      
Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA   5.0x
      
Net Debt  $1,836,662 
Anticipated Net Proceeds from December 2021 Forward Offering   (262,940)
Proforma Net Debt  $1,573,722 
      
Proforma Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA   4.3x

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDAre
EBITDA
re is defined by Nareit to mean net income computed in accordance with GAAP, plus interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, any gains (or losses) from sales of real estate assets and/or changes in control, any impairment charges on depreciable real estate assets, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. The Company considers the non-GAAP measure of EBITDAre to be a key supplemental measure of the Company's performance and should be considered along with, but not as an alternative to, net income or loss as a measure of the Company's operating performance. The Company considers EBITDAre a key supplemental measure of the Company's operating performance because it provides an additional supplemental measure of the Company's performance and operating cash flow that is widely known by industry analysts, lenders and investors. The Company’s calculation of EBITDAre may not be comparable to EBITDAre reported by other REITs that interpret the Nareit definition differently than the Company.

Recurring EBITDA
The Company defines Recurring EBITDA as EBITDA
re with the addback of noncash amortization of above- and below- market lease intangibles, and after adjustments for the run-rate impact of the Company's investment and disposition activity for the period presented, as well as adjustments for non-recurring benefits or expenses. The Company considers the non-GAAP measure of Recurring EBITDA to be a key supplemental measure of the Company's performance and should be considered along with, but not as an alternative to, net income or loss as a measure of the Company's operating performance. The Company considers Recurring EBITDA a key supplemental measure of the Company's operating performance because it represents the Company's earnings run rate for the period presented and because it is widely followed by industry analysts, lenders and investors.  Our Recurring EBITDA may not be comparable to Recurring EBITDA reported by other companies that have a different interpretation of the definition of Recurring EBITDA. Our ratio of net debt to Recurring EBITDA is used by management as a measure of leverage and may be useful to investors in understanding the Company’s ability to service its debt, as well as assess the borrowing capacity of the Company.  Our ratio of net debt to Recurring EBITDA is calculated by taking annualized Recurring EBITDA and dividing it by our net debt per the consolidated balance sheet.  

Net Debt
The Company defines Net Debt as total debt less cash, cash equivalents and cash held in escrows. The Company considers the non-GAAP measure of Net Debt to be a key supplemental measure of the Company's overall liquidity, capital structure and leverage. The Company considers Net Debt a key supplemental measure because it provides industry analysts, lenders and investors useful information in understanding our financial condition. The Company’s calculation of Net Debt may not be comparable to Net Debt reported by other REITs that interpret the definition differently than the Company.  The Company presents Net Debt on both an actual and proforma basis, assuming the net proceeds of the Forward Offerings (see below) are used to pay down debt. The Company believes the proforma measure may be useful to investors in understanding the potential effect of the Forward Offerings on the Company’s capital structure, its future borrowing capacity, and its ability to service its debt.

Forward Offerings
In December 2021, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 5,750,000 shares of common stock, including the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares, in connection with forward sale agreements. In March 2022, the Company settled 1,666,668 shares and received net proceeds of approximately $107.7 million. The 4,083,332 shares remaining under the December 2021 Forward Offering are anticipated to raise net proceeds of approximately $262.9 million based on the applicable forward sale price as of March 31, 2022. The Company is contractually obligated to settle the offering by December 2022.

 

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Agree Realty Corporation

Rental Income

($ in thousands, except share and per share-data)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended
March 31,
 
   2022   2021 
Rental Income Source(1)          
Minimum rents(2)  $91,441   $70,960 
Percentage rents(2)   635    486 
Operating cost reimbursement(2)   11,279    8,473 
Straight-line rental adjustments(3)   3,135    2,597 
Amortization of (above) below market lease intangibles(4)   (8,178)   (4,756)
Total Rental Income  $98,312   $77,760 

 

(1)   The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”) 842 “Leases” using the modified retrospective approach as of January 1, 2019.  The Company adopted the practical expedient in FASB ASC 842 that alleviates the requirement to separately present lease and non-lease components of lease contracts. As a result, all income earned pursuant to tenant leases is reflected as one line, “Rental Income,” in the consolidated statement of operations.  The purpose of this table is to provide additional supplementary detail of Rental Income.

(2)   Represents contractual rentals and/or reimbursements as required by tenant lease agreements, recognized on an accrual basis of accounting.  The Company believes that the presentation of contractual lease income is not, and is not intended to be, a presentation in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes this information is frequently used by management, investors, analysts and other interested parties to evaluate the Company’s performance.

(3)   Represents adjustments to recognize minimum rents on a straight-line basis, consistent with the requirements of FASB ASC 842.

(4)   In allocating the fair value of an acquired property, above- and below-market lease intangibles are recorded based on the present value of the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the leases at the time of acquisition and the Company’s estimate of current market lease rates for the property.  

 

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Exhibit 99.2

MAY 2022

1 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. Agree Realty Overview (NYSE: ADC) OUR COMPANY Net lease growth REIT focused on the acquisition and development of high - quality retail properties Founded in 1971 by Executive Chairman, Richard Agree Public on the NYSE since 1994 $7.1 billion (1) retail net lease REIT headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 1,510 retail properties totaling approximately 31 million square feet in 47 states Investment grade issuer ratings of Baa1 from Moody’s and BBB from S&P RE THINK RETAIL Capitalize on distinct market positioning in the retail net lease space Focus on 21 st century industry - leading retailers through our three unique external growth platforms Leverage our real estate acumen and relationships to identify superior risk - adjusted opportunities Maintain a conservative and flexible capital structure that enables our growth trajectory Provide consistent, high - quality earnings growth and a well - covered, growing dividend As of March 31, 2022 , unless otherwise noted. (1) As of May 2, 2022.

2 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. RE THINKING RETAIL

3 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. consistency noun steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, or form [ kuh   n - sis - tuh   n - see ]

4 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. Raised 2022 acquisition guidance by 25% at the midpoint to $1.4 billion to $1.6 billion (1) As of May 2, 2022, unless otherwise noted. (1) Reflects increased full - year 2022 acquisition guidance provided by the Company on May 3, 2022. (2) Proforma for the settlement of the Company’s outstanding ATM forward equity offerings as of March 31, 2022. (3) Refer to footnote 1 on slide 7 for the Company’s definition of Investment Grade. Recent Highlights Declared a common cash dividend of $0.234 per share for April, representing a 7.8% year - over - year increase Settled approximately 3.8 million shares of outstanding forward equity during Q1 2022 for net proceeds of almost $251 million 4.3x Proforma Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA as of the end of Q1 2022 (2) Investment grade rating upgraded by Moody’s to Baa1 with a stable outlook 106 properties acquired in Q1 2022 for over $407 million 74.2% of base rents acquired in Q1 2022 derived from investment grade retailers (3) Sold one asset in Q1 2022 for more than $8 million, resulting in a gain of over $2 million 18 development or PCS projects completed or under construction for approximately $53 million as of March 31 st Ground lease portfolio represents 13.5% of annualized base rents as of March 31 st Approximately 4.1 million shares of outstanding forward equity available at March 31 st for net proceeds of almost $263 million

The Country’s Leading Retail Portfolio

6 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. Agree Realty Snapshot TENANT SECTOR ANNUALIZED BASE RENT % OF TOTAL Grocery $39.3 9.9% Home Improvement 37.1 9.4% Tire and Auto Service 30.6 7.7% Convenience Stores 30.6 7.7% General Merchandise 25.7 6.5% Off - Price Retail 24.3 6.2% Auto Parts 23.9 6.0% Dollar Stores 23.9 6.0% Farm and Rural Supply 19.8 5.0% Pharmacy 18.4 4.6% Other 122.9 31.0% Total $396.5 100.0% Share Price (1) $66.17 Equity Market Capitalization (1)(2) $5.0 Billion Property Count 1,510 properties Top 3 Tenant Concentration 15.2% Net Debt to EBITDA 5.0x / 4.3x (3) Investment Grade % (4) 67.8% TENANT / CONCEPT ANNUALIZED BASE RENT % OF TOTAL $26.1 6.6% 17.8 4.5% 16.3 4.1% 13.2 3.3% 12.6 3.2% 12.3 3.1% 11.7 3.0% 10.9 2.8% 10.8 2.7% 10.5 2.7% 10.4 2.6% 9.5 2.4% 9.5 2.4% 9.2 2.3% 9.1 2.3% 8.3 2.1% 7.7 1.9% 7.0 1.8% 6.1 1.5% Other 177.6 44.7% Total $396.5 100.0% Company Overview Tenants ($ in millions) Retail Sectors ($ in millions) As of March 31, 2022, unless otherwise noted. Any differences are a result of rounding. (1) As of May 2, 2022. (2) Reflects c omm on shares and OP units outstanding multiplied by the closing price as of 5/2/2022. (3) Proforma for the settlement of the Company’s outstanding forward equity offerings as of March 31, 2022. (4) Ref er to footnote 1 on slide 7 for the Company’s definition of Investment Grade. (5) In April 2022, the Company sold the ownership of one LA Fitness asset that was acquired during Q1 2022, reducing t he Company’s LA Fitness exposure to 1.3% of ABR. (5)

7 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. BEST - IN - CLASS RETAILERS WITH CONSERVATIVE BALANCE SHEETS Strong Investment Grade Portfolio 16% SUB - INVESTMENT GRADE 16% NOT RATED 68% INVESTMENT GRADE (1) As of March 31, 2022. Any differences are a result of rounding. (1) Based on ABR derived from tenants, or parent entities the reo f, with an investment grade credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, Fitch Ratings, or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Retail Credit Type (%ABR)

8 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. INDUSTRY - LEADERS OPERATING IN E - COMMERCE RESISTANT SECTORS National and Super - Regional Retailers 1% FRANCHISE 13% SUPER - REGIONAL 86% NATIONAL As of March 31, 2022. Any differences are a result of rounding. Retail Tenant Type (%ABR)

9 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. As of March 31, 2022. (1) Refer to footnote 1 on slide 7 for the Company’s definition of Investment Grade. FEE SIMPLE OWNERSHIP + SIGNIFICANT TENANT INVESTMENT Ground Lease Portfolio Breakdown Ground Lease Credit Overview (%ABR) 87% INVESTMENT GRADE (1) 10% NOT RATED 3% SUB - INVESTMENT GRADE Ground Lease Portfolio Overview 186 Properties 13.5% of total portfolio ABR 11.8 years weighted - average lease term Top Ground Lease Tenants (% ABR) 17% 14% 12% 12% 7% 7% 6% 4% 3% 2% 2%

10 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. As of March 31, 2022, unless otherwise noted. (1) Retailer credit ratings are weighted by annualized base rent as of March 31 , 2 022. The weighted - average credit rating is determined by factoring in each Company’s unsecured ratings from S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, Fitch Ratings, or the National Association of In surance Commissioners. Assumes the equivalent of a B+/B1 rating for non - rated retailers. (2) Retailers’ weighted - average cost of debt factors in each Company’s 10 - year unsecured debt yields as of 3/31 /2022 (to the extent applicable). Assumes the same pricing as the 10 - Year Bloomberg BBB Composite Index for investment grade retailers that do not have applicable debt. Assumes the same pricing as t he ICE BofA US High Yield Index Effective Yield for sub - investment grade and non - rated retailers that do not have applicable debt. (3) Per Bloomberg as of March 31, 2022. BOND - LIKE CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTMENT GRADE CREDITS AT HIGHER YIELDS Ground Lease Portfolio Offers Superior Risk - Adjusted Returns Ground Lease Key Metrics 10 - Year Bloomberg BBB Composite Index (3) 186 Properties 13.5% of Total Portfolio ABR 11.8 Years Weighted – Average Lease Term $54M Annualized Base Rent 87% Investment Grade BBB+ WTD Average Credit Rating (1) 3.8% Retailers’ 10 - Year WTD Average Cost of Debt (2) ADC Ground Lease Portfolio vs. 10 - Year Bloomberg BBB Index Longer Term: WALT of 11.8 years vs. the 10 - year duration of the BBB Index Superior Credit Profile: Average credit rating of BBB+ Reversionary Interest: If the tenant were to ever vacate, the building and the improvements revert for free! Embedded Growth Profile: A verage internal growth of close to 1% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.5% Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Mar-22

11 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. Limited Exposure to Sectors Impacted by COVID SECTOR % ABR CHANGE IN EXPOSURE SINCE 1/1/2018 (2) NOTABLE TENANTS E - COMMERCE RESISTANCE RECESSION RESISTANCE PRIVATE EQUITY SPONSORSHIP REAL ESTATE ATTRIBUTES COMMENTS Health & Fitness (3) 1.8% HIGH YES HIGH WEAK Private equity sponsorship, proliferation of low - cost operators + single purpose boxes. 399 BPS Movie Theaters 1.0% LOW MODERATE LIMITED WEAK Single purpose boxes + online disruption = minimal exposure to leading operators. 153 BPS Entertainment Retail 0.6% HIGH MODERATE ACCELERATING MODERATE Discretionary nature = limited exposure to leading operator with strong underlying real estate. 114 BPS As of March 31, 2022, unless otherwise noted. (1) Reflects rent collections for July 2020 through April 2022, as of May 2, 20 22. (2) Represents the change in the Company’s exposure, measured as the % of total ABR, from January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2022. (3) Reflects the sale of the ownership of one LA Fitness asset that was ac qui red during Q1 2022 and subsequently sold in April 2022. THREE MOST IMPACTED SECTORS TOTAL JUST OVER 3% OF ABR At least 99% of rent payments received in each of the past twenty - two months (1)

Disciplined Investment Strategy & Active Portfolio Management

13 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. Engage in consistent dialogue to understand store performance and tenant sustainability Leverage relationships to identify the best risk - adjusted opportunities Our Investment Strategy Agree leverages its three distinct investment platforms to target industry - leading retailers in e - commerce and recession resistant sectors THREE - PRONGED GROWTH STRATEGY COMPREHENSIVE REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS FOR LEADING RETAILERS ACQUISITIONS DEVELOPMENT PARTNER CAPITAL SOLUTIONS RETAILER RELATIONSHIPS

14 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. What Has ADC Been Investing In? The retail landscape continues to dynamically evolve as market forces cause disruption and change. To mitigate risk in a period of continued disruption, the Company adheres to a number of investment criteria, with a focus on four core principles : Focus on leading operators that have matured in omni - channel structure or those in e - commerce resistant sectors OMNI - CHANNEL CRITICAL (E - COMMERCE RESISTANCE) Emphasize a balanced portfolio with exposure to counter - cyclical sectors and retailers with strong credit profiles RECESSION RESISTANCE Strong emphasis on leading operators with strong balance sheets and avoidance of private equity sponsored retailers AVOIDANCE OF PRIVATE EQUITY SPONSORSHIP Protects against unforeseen changes to our top - down investment philosophy STRONG REAL ESTATE FUNDAMENTALS & FUNGIBLE BUILDINGS

15 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. TOP - DOWN FOCUS ON LEADING RETAILERS IN THE U.S. PAIRED WITH A BOTTOMS - UP REAL ESTATE ANALYSIS Large & Fragmented Opportunity Set REAL ESTATE FUNDAMENTALS • Rents ≤ market • Fungibility of building MARKET RENTS • Limited competition • Strong market presence COMPETITION • Access • Visibility • Demos • Major retail corridor • Strong traffic drivers RETAIL SYNERGY ADC reviewed $47 billion of opportunities since 2018 $4.4 BILLION acquired since 2018 As of March 31, 2022.

16 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. As of March 31, 2022. Stores counts obtained from company filings and third - party sources including Progressive Grocer, Convenie nce Store News, Forbes, Biz Journals & Petroleum and Restaurant Business Magazine. 155,000+ NET LEASE OPPORTUNITIES AND GROWING WITH BEST - IN - CLASS RETAILERS Sandbox Offers Runway for Growth Tire & Auto Service Stores 4,600+ General Merchandise Stores 6,900+ Auto Parts Stores 22,700+ Dollar Stores 34,200+ Farm & Rural Supply Stores 2,100+ Crafts & Novelties Stores 900+ QSR Stores 31,500+ Equipment Rental Stores 900+ Warehouse Club Stores 1,400+ Off - Price Retail Stores 5,800+ Home Improvement Stores 8,400+ Consumer Electronics Stores 1,200+ Grocery Stores 10,300+ Dealerships 200+ Convenience Stores 24,100+

17 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. $220.1 $295.8 $336.8 $607.0 $701.4 $1.31B $1.39B $1.4B to $1.6B $14.9 $38.0 $62.7 $74.4 $32.4 $43.2 $40.0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500 1,600 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022E ADC HAS INVESTED $6.1 BILLION IN HIGH - QUALITY RETAIL NET LEASE PROPERTIES SINCE 2010 Ramping Investment Activity DEVELOPMENT & PCS (2) ACQUISITIONS Investment Activity ($ in millions) (1) $ As of March 31, 2022, unless otherwise noted. (1) Reflects full - year 2022 acquisition guidance provided by the Company on May 3, 2022. (2) Represents development and PCS activity, completed or commenced. $53.0

18 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. FOCUSED ON NON - CORE ASSET SALES & CAPITAL RECYCLING Active Portfolio Management As of May 2, 2022. Reflects the sale of the ownership of one LA Fitness asset that was acquired during Q1 2022 and subsequent ly sold in April 2022. Graph is representative and does not include all dispositions. (1) Includes Meijer’s exercise of a purchase option totaling $3.9 million. Total Dispositions 2010 - 2022: $426 million (1) 2016 $29.7M PORT ST. JOHN, FL RANCHO CORDOVA, CA MACOMB TOWNSHIP, MI OCALA, FL 2017 $45.8M MICHIGAN (3) OSCODA, MI FLORIDA (2) NORTH DAKOTA (3) MINNESOTA (3) ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 2018 (1) $67.6M SPRINGFIELD, IL WICHITA FALLS, TX MT (1) & VA (1) MN (2) & ND (2) LA (1) & PA (1) APOPKA, FL UPLAND, CA MICHIGAN (3) 2019 $67.2M MI (2), NY & FL OH (2) & PA (2) FORT WORTH, TX VA (3) TYLER, TX FLOWOOD, MS MAPLEWOOD, MN BELTON, MO 2020 $49.4M MIDLAND, MI UT (2), ND & MT PENSACOLA, FL OH (3), WV, & VA TOPEKA, KS INDIANAPOLIS, IN KIRKLAND, WA JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 2021 $58.0M IL (1), ND (1) & OH (1) MICHIGAN (2) ST. GEORGE, UT SC (2) & TX (1) AUSTIN, TX JACKSONVILLE, FL SC (1) & MN (1) AURORA, CO 2022 $22.2M BERLIN, NJ HOUSTON, TX

Fortified Balance Sheet

20 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. Leading With Our “Fortress” Balance Sheet CAPITALIZATION STATISTICS Equity Market Capitalization (2) $5.0 Billion Enterprise Value (2)(3) $7.1 Billion Total Debt to Enterprise Value 26.5% CREDIT METRICS Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio 5.2x Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA (4) 5.0x / 4.3x (5) Issuer Ratings Baa1 / BBB Ratings Outlooks Stable / Stable As of March 31, 2022, unless otherwise noted. (1) Excludes $320.0 million of borrowings outstanding under the Company’s $1.0 bil lion Revolving Credit Facility as of March 31, 2022; assumes two 6 - month extension options are exercised. (2) As of May 2, 2022. (3) Enterprise value is calculated as the sum of net debt, the liq uidation value of preferred equity and equity market capitalization. (4) Reflects net debt to annualized Q1 2022 recurring EBITDA. (5) Proforma for the settlement of the Company’s outstanding fo rwa rd equity offerings as of March 31, 2022. Debt Maturities ($ in millions) SECURED UNSECURED REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY 1 c 2021 PUBLIC BOND OFFERING & TERM LOAN PAYOFF EXTENDED MATURITIES AND REDUCED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE TO ~3.2% (1) $28 $4 $50 $50 $410 $100 $475 $125 $300 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033

21 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. $100 $100 $100 $225 ( 30% ) $125 ( 22% ) $350 ( 26% ) $650 ( 34% ) $40 $237 $229 $531 ( 70% ) $433 ( 78% ) $988 ( 74% ) $1,095 ( 57% ) $175 ( 9% ) $0 $250 $500 $750 $1,000 $1,250 $1,500 $1,750 $2,000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 STRONG CAPITAL MARKETS EXECUTION HAS PROVIDED AMPLE LIQUIDITY; OVER $5.8 BILLION OF ACTIVITY SINCE 2010 Capital Markets Track Record Reflects gross proceeds for long - term debt and equity raised through March 31, 2022. Forward equity offerings are shown in the y ear they were raised, rather than settled. Capital Markets Activity ($ in millions) COMMON EQUITY UNSECURED DEBT SECURED DEBT PREFERRED EQUITY

22 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. (includes outstanding forward equity offerings) ADC HAS BEEN AT OR BELOW 4.3X PROFORMA NET DEBT TO RECURRING EBITDA SINCE 2018 Low Leverage = Strong Positioning As of March 31, 2022. Proforma Net Debt to Recurring EBTIDA deducts the Company’s outstanding forward equity offerings for ea ch period from the Company’s net debt for each period. PROFORMA NET DEBT TO RECURRING EBITDA NET DEBT TO RECURRING EBITDA Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 Q1 2022 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 Q2 2020 Q3 2020 Q4 2020 Q1 2021 5.0x 3.7x 4.4x 3.2x 5.1x 4.0x 4.5x 3.7x 4.8x 2.5x 3.5x 1.6x 4.7x 3.2x 4.8x 4.0x 4.9x 4.2x 4.5x 3.6x 4.4x 3.7x 4.9x 3.4x 5.0x 4.3x

23 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. DEDICATED TO SUSTAINABILITY AND GOOD CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP Agree Realty’s ESG Practices Embraces responsibility to be a good steward of the environment and to use natural resources carefully Focus on industry leading, national & super - regional retailers provides for a relationship with some of the most environmentally conscientious retailers in the world The Company’s award - winning headquarters buildings utilize green technologies including programmable thermostats, Low - E window glass, LEED HVAC systems and LED occupancy - sensored lighting ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES The Agree Wellness program focuses on Health Wellness & Financial Wellness to enhance employee well - being Ongoing professional development is offered to help all team members advance their careers The Company has recently sponsored charities including Leader Dogs for the Blind and Kids Kicking Cancer ADC has received awards from Globe St, Crain’s Detroit Business, and Best and Brightest in Wellness recognizing its outstanding corporate culture and wellness initiatives SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ADC’s Board has nine directors, seven of whom are independent; five new independent directors added since 2018 All team members adhere to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and ADC’s Rules for Victory The Nominating & Governance Committee has formal oversight responsibility for the Company’s ESG program CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

24 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. Investment Summary Highlights FORTIFIED BALANCE SHEET HIGHEST - QUALITY RETAIL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT GRADE ISSUER RATINGS Robust growth trajectory MULTI - YEAR TRACK RECORD OF EXECUTION Well - covered & consistent dividend

25 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. APPENDIX

26 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. Forward - Looking Statements This presentation contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Company intends such forward - looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward - looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward - looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward - looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “intend,” “expect,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximately,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” “forecast,” “continue,” “assume,” “plan,” references to “outlook” or other similar words or expressions. Forward - looking statements are based on certain assumptions and can include future expectations, future plans and strategies, financial and operating projections and forecasts and other forward - looking information and estimates. These forward - looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. Certain factors could occur that might cause actual results to vary, including the current pandemic of the novel coronavirus, or COVID - 19, on the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and performance of the Company and its tenants, the real estate market and the global economy and financial markets, the general deterioration in national economic conditions, weakening of real estate markets, decreases in the availability of credit, increases in interest rates, adverse changes in the retail industry, the Company’s continuing ability to qualify as a REIT and other risks and uncertainties as described in greater detail in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including, without limitation, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent quarterly reports. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward - looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For further information about the Company’s business and financial results, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of the Company’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10 - K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q, copies of which may be obtained at the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.agreerealty.com . All information in this presentation is as of March 31 , 2022 , unless otherwise noted . The Company undertakes no duty to update the statements in this presentation to conform the statements to actual results or changes in the Company’s expectations .

27 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. Non - GAAP Financial Measures This presentation includes a non - GAAP financial measure, Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA, which is presented on an actual and profo rma basis. A reconciliation of this non - GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure appears on the following page. The components of this ratio and their use and utility to management are described further in the section below. In addition, this presentation includes the non - GAAP measure of Annualized Base Rent (“ABR”). ABR represents the annualized amount of contractual minimum rent required by tenant lease agreements, computed on a straight - line basis. ABR is not, and is not intended to be, a presentation in accordance with GA AP. The Company believes annualized contractual minimum rent is useful to management, investors, and other interested parties in anal yzi ng concentrations and leasing activity. Components of Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA EBITDAre is defined by Nareit to mean net income computed in accordance with GAAP, plus interest expense, income tax expense, deprecia ti on and amortization, any gains (or losses) from sales of real estate assets and/or changes in control, any impairment charges on de preciable real estate assets, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. The Company considers the non - GAAP meas ure of EBITDAre to be a key supplemental measure of the Company's performance and should be considered along with, but not as an alt ern ative to, net income or loss as a measure of the Company's operating performance. The Company considers EBITDAre a key supplemental mea sur e of the Company's operating performance because it provides an additional supplemental measure of the Company's performance and opera tin g cash flow that is widely known by industry analysts, lenders and investors. The Company’s calculation of EBITDAre may not be compa rab le to EBITDAre reported by other REITs that interpret the Nareit definition differently than the Company. Recurring EBITDA The Company defines Recurring EBITDA as EBITDAre with the addback of noncash amortization of above - and below - market lease intangibles, and after adjustments for the run - rate impact of the Company's investment, disposition and leasing activity f or the period presented, as well as adjustments for non - recurring benefits or expenses. The Company considers the non - GAAP measure of Recurrin g EBITDA to be a key supplemental measure of the Company's performance and should be considered along with, but not as an alternative to, ne t income or loss as a measure of the Company's operating performance. The Company considers Recurring EBITDA a key supplemental measure o f t he Company's operating performance because it represents the Company's earnings run rate for the period presented and because it is widely followed by industry analysts, lenders and investors. The Company’s calculation of Recurring EBITDA may not be comparable to Re curring EBITDA reported by other companies that have a different interpretation of the definition of Recurring EBITDA. The Company’s ratio o f N et Debt to Recurring EBITDA is used by management as a measure of leverage and may be useful to investors in understanding the Company’s ab ility to service its debt, as well as assess the borrowing capacity of the Company. The Company’s ratio of Net Debt to Recurring EBIT DA is calculated by taking annualized Recurring EBITDA and dividing it by our Net Debt per the consolidated balance sheet. Net Debt The Company defines Net Debt as total debt less cash, cash equivalents and cash held in escrows. The Company considers the no n - GAAP measure of Net Debt to be a key supplemental measure of the Company's overall liquidity, capital structure and leverage. Th e Company considers Net Debt a key supplemental measure because it provides industry analysts, lenders and investors useful information in understanding our financial condition. The Company’s calculation of Net Debt may not be comparable to Net Debt reported by other REITs that in terpret the definition differently than the Company. The Company presents Net Debt on both an actual and proforma basis, assuming the Antic ipated Net Proceeds from Outstanding Forwards are used to pay down debt. The Company believes the proforma measure may be useful to inve sto rs in understanding the potential effect of the Anticipated Net Proceeds from Outstanding Forwards on the Company’s capital structu re, its future borrowing capacity, and its ability to service its debt. Anticipated Net Proceeds from Outstanding Forwards Since the first quarter of 2018, the Company has utilized forward sale agreements to sell shares of common stock. Selling common stock through forward sale agreements enables the Company to set the price of such sha res upon pricing the offering (subject to certain adjustments) while delaying the issuance of such shares and the receipt of the net p roc eeds by the Company. Given the Company’s frequent use of forward sale agreements, the Company considers the non - GAAP measure of Anticipated Net Proceeds from Outstanding Forwards to be a key supplemental measure of the Company's overall liquidity, capital structure and le verage. The Company defines Anticipated Net Proceeds from Outstanding Forwards as the number of shares outstanding under forward sale agr eem ents at the end of each quarter, multiplied by the applicable forward sale price for each agreement, respectively.

28 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA Reconciliation Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Q1 2020 Q2 2020 Q3 2020 Q4 2020 Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 Q1 2022 Net Income $18,722 $20,781 $22,744 $21,370 $25,424 $21,416 $23,760 $30,278 $22,461 $36,830 $33,306 $36,289 Interest expense, net 7,455 8,352 9,730 9,670 8,479 10,158 11,791 11,653 12,549 13,066 13,111 13,931 Income tax expense 195 184 328 259 260 306 260 1,009 485 390 517 719 Depreciation of rental real estate assets 8,276 8,866 9,563 10,402 11,316 12,669 13,980 15,292 16,127 17,019 18,293 19,470 Amortization of lease intangibles - in - place leases and leasing costs 2,496 2,965 3,453 3,621 4,170 4,523 5,567 6,050 6,905 7,310 8,116 8,924 Non - real estate depreciation 64 66 89 109 121 135 144 147 156 159 156 167 Provision for impairment 1,193 0 0 0 1,128 2,868 141 0 0 0 1,919 1,015 (Gain) loss on sale of assets, net (2,949) (2,597) (4,333) (1,645) (4,952) (970) (437) (3,062) (6,753) (3,470) (1,826) (2,285) EBITDAre $35,452 $38,617 $41,574 $43,786 $45,947 $51,105 $55,206 $61,367 $51,930 $71,304 $73,592 $78,230 Run - Rate Impact of Investment, Disposition & Leasing Activity $1,641 $2,782 $1,435 $1,160 $3,015 $5,093 $3,973 $4,175 $3,939 $3,491 $3,372 $4,654 Amortization of above (below) market lease intangibles, net 3,225 3,381 3,618 3,809 3,779 3,964 4,333 4,756 5,260 6,615 7,654 8,178 Other expense (income) 0 0 0 0 (23) 0 0 0 14,614 0 0 0 Recurring EBITDA $40,318 $44,780 $46,627 $48,755 $52,717 $60,162 $63,512 $70,298 75,743 $81,410 $84,618 $91,062 Annualized Recurring EBITDA $161,272 $179,120 $186,508 $195,020 $210,868 $240,648 $254,048 $281,192 302,972 $325,640 $338,472 $364,248 Total Debt $739,166 $931,867 $876,115 $1,026,111 $783,878 $1,153,642 $1,225,433 $1,371,238 $1,543,040 $1,542,839 $1,702,635 $1,862,428 Cash, cash equivalents and cash held in escrows (22,429) (10,802) (42,157) (92,140) (36,384) (16,230) (7,955) (7,369) (188,381) (102,808) (45,250) (25,766) Net Debt $716,737 $921,065 $833,958 $933,971 $747,494 $1,137,412 $1,217,478 $1,363,869 $1,354,659 $1,440,031 $1,657,385 $1,836,662 Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA 4.4x 5.1x 4.5x 4.8x 3.5x 4.7x 4.8x 4.9x 4.5x 4.4X 4.9X 5.0X Anticipated Net Proceeds from Outstanding Forwards $199,900 $197,356 $144,676 $437,765 $411,062 $376,396 $203,211 $189,577 $258,749 $226,455 $519,183 $262,940 Proforma Net Debt 516,837 723,709 689,282 496,206 336,432 $761,016 $1,014,267 $1,174,291 $1,095,909 $1,213,576 $1,138,202 $1,573,722 Proforma Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA 3.2x 4.0x 3.7x 2.5x 1.6x 3.2x 4.0x 4.2x 3.6x 3.7X 3.4X 4.3X

29 © 20 22 AGREE REALTY CORPORATION . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONFIDENTIAL. CONTACT PETER COUGHENOUR Chief Financial Officer (248) 737 - 4190 [email protected]