SAN DIEGO, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income, NYSE: O), The Monthly Dividend Company^®, today announced that its Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Michelle Bushore, is leaving the Company. To ensure a smooth transition, Ms. Bushore will continue to serve in her role through September 2, 2026, while the Company conducts a search for a new Chief Legal Officer.

"Michelle has been a well-regarded member of the senior management team and leader for the Company," said Sumit Roy, Realty Income's President and Chief Executive Officer. "On behalf of myself, the Board of Directors and the entire team at Realty Income, we want to thank Michelle for her numerous contributions to the continued evolution of the Company. Her tenure has been defined by integrity, sound judgement and unwavering commitment to doing what is right. She was instrumental in helping negotiate two pivotal M&A transactions for our Company and helped shape our governance and compliance practices. I thank her for her dedication to the organization and wish her continued success in her future endeavors."

"It has been a privilege to contribute to Realty Income's remarkable growth during my tenure," said Ms. Bushore. "While I have decided to step away at this time to pursue new opportunities that align with the next chapter of my professional journey, I do so with immense pride in what we have accomplished together. I am deeply grateful to my colleagues, the Board and our partners for their support, and I look forward to watching Realty Income's continued success in the years ahead."

About Realty Income

Realty Income (NYSE: O), an S&P 500 company, is real estate partner to the world's leading companies^®. Founded in 1969, we serve our clients as a full-service real estate capital provider. As of December 31, 2025, we have a portfolio of over 15,500 properties in all 50 U.S. states, the United Kingdom ("U.K."), and eight other countries in Europe. We are known as "The Monthly Dividend Company^®" and have a mission to invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. Since our listing on the NYSE in 1994, we have had 133 dividend increases and are a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats^® index for having increased our dividend for over 31 consecutive years. Additional information about the company can be found at www.realtyincome.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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