GNL 8-K
Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 2, 2026, Global Net Lease, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing tax treatment of 2025 dividends.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Such press release shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
The statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the outcome to be materially different. The words such as “may,” “will,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” “predicts,” “plans,” “intends,” “would,” “could,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the risks that any potential future acquisition or disposition by the Company is subject to market conditions, capital availability and timing considerations and may not be identified or completed on favorable terms, or at all. Some of the risks and uncertainties, although not all risks and uncertainties, that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those presented in its forward-looking statements are set forth in the “Risk Factors” and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” sections in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and all of its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as such risks, uncertainties and other important factors may be updated from time to time in the Company’s subsequent reports. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time, unless required by law.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 2, 2026. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are 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.
| GLOBAL NET LEASE, INC. | |||
| Date: | February 2, 2026 | By: | /s/ Edward M. Weil, Jr. |
| Name: | Edward M. Weil, Jr. | ||
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) |
Exhibit 99.1
Global Net Lease Announces Tax Treatment of 2025 Dividends
NEW YORK – February 2, 2026 – Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) (“GNL” or the “Company”) today announced the income tax classification of its dividends paid in 2025 for the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”) and preferred stock (“Preferred Stock”). As detailed below, all dividends paid on GNL’s Common Stock and Preferred Stock for the tax year ended December 31, 2025 are classified as nondividend distributions (return of capital).
Common Stock (NYSE: GNL), CUSIP: 379378201 EIN: 45-2771978
| Box 1a Total | Box3 | Form 1099 Box 5 Breakdown |
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| Record Date | Payable Date | Total Distribution Per Share |
Ordinary Dividends |
Nondividend Distributions |
Section 199A Dividends |
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| 1/13/2025 | 1/16/2025 | $ | 0.2750000 | $ | - | $ | 0.2750000 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 4/11/2025 | 4/16/2025 | $ | 0.1900000 | $ | - | $ | 0.1900000 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 7/11/2025 | 7/16/2025 | $ | 0.1900000 | $ | - | $ | 0.1900000 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 10/13/2025 | 10/16/2025 | $ | 0.1900000 | $ | - | $ | 0.1900000 | $ | - | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 0.8450000 | $ | - | $ | 0.8450000 | $ | - | ||||||||||
| Percentage | 100.000000 | % | 0.000000 | % | 100.000000 | % | 0.000000 | % | ||||||||||
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE: GNL PRA), CUSIP: 379378300 EIN: 45-2771978
| Box 1a Total | Box3 | Form 1099 Box 5 Breakdown | ||||||||||||||||
Record Date | Payable Date | Total Distribution Per Share | Ordinary Dividends | Nondividend Distributions | Section 199A Dividends | |||||||||||||
| 1/3/2025 | 1/15/2025 | $ | 0.4531250 | $ | - | $ | 0.4531250 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 4/4/2025 | 4/15/2025 | $ | 0.4531250 | $ | - | $ | 0.4531250 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 7/3/2025 | 7/15/2025 | $ | 0.4531250 | $ | - | $ | 0.4531250 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 10/3/2025 | 10/15/2025 | $ | 0.4531250 | $ | - | $ | 0.4531250 | $ | - | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 1.8125000 | $ | - | $ | 1.8125000 | $ | - | ||||||||||
| Percentage | 100.000000 | % | 0.000000 | % | 100.000000 | % | 0.000000 | % | ||||||||||
Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE: GNL PRB); CUSIP: 379378409 EIN: 45-2771978
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Record Date | Payable Date | Total Distribution Per Share | Ordinary Dividends | Nondividend Distributions | Section 199A Dividends | |||||||||||||
| 1/3/2025 | 1/15/2025 | $ | 0.4296875 | $ | - | $ | 0.4296875 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 4/4/2025 | 4/15/2025 | $ | 0.4296875 | $ | - | $ | 0.4296875 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 7/3/2025 | 7/15/2025 | $ | 0.4296875 | $ | - | $ | 0.4296875 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 10/3/2025 | 10/15/2025 | $ | 0.4296875 | $ | - | $ | 0.4296875 | $ | - | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 1.7187500 | $ | - | $ | 1.7187500 | $ | - | ||||||||||
| Percentage | 100.000000 | % | 0.000000 | % | 100.000000 | % | 0.000000 | % | ||||||||||
| GlobalNetLease.com | (323) 265-2020 | 650 Fifth Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10019 |
Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NASDAQ: GNL.PRD); CUSIP: 379378508 EIN: 45-2771978
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Record Date | Payable Date | Total Distribution Per Share | Ordinary Dividends | Nondividend Distributions | Section 199A Dividends | |||||||||||||
| 1/3/2025 | 1/15/2025 | $ | 0.4687500 | $ | - | $ | 0.4687500 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 4/4/2025 | 4/15/2025 | $ | 0.4687500 | $ | - | $ | 0.4687500 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 7/3/2025 | 7/15/2025 | $ | 0.4687500 | $ | - | $ | 0.4687500 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 10/3/2025 | 10/15/2025 | $ | 0.4687500 | $ | - | $ | 0.4687500 | $ | - | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 1.8750000 | $ | - | $ | 1.8750000 | $ | - | ||||||||||
| Percentage | 100.000000 | % | 0.000000 | % | 100.000000 | % | 0.000000 | % | ||||||||||
Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NASDAQ: GNL.PRE); CUSIP: 379378607 EIN: 45-2771978
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Record Date | Payable Date | Total Distribution Per Share | Ordinary Dividends | Nondividend Distributions | Section 199A Dividends | |||||||||||||
| 1/3/2025 | 1/15/2025 | $ | 0.4609375 | $ | - | $ | 0.4609375 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 4/4/2025 | 4/15/2025 | $ | 0.4609375 | $ | - | $ | 0.4609375 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 7/3/2025 | 7/15/2025 | $ | 0.4609375 | $ | - | $ | 0.4609375 | $ | - | |||||||||
| 10/3/2025 | 10/15/2025 | $ | 0.4609375 | $ | - | $ | 0.4609375 | $ | - | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 1.8437500 | $ | - | $ | 1.8437500 | $ | - | ||||||||||
| Percentage | 100.000000 | % | 0.000000 | % | 100.000000 | % | 0.000000 | % | ||||||||||
Holders of our Common Stock or Preferred Stock are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to their specific treatment of GNL dividends.
About Global Net Lease, Inc.
Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) is a publicly traded internally managed real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring and managing a global portfolio of income producing net lease assets across the U.S., and Western and Northern Europe. Additional information about GNL can be found on its website at www.globalnetlease.com.
Important Notice
The statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the outcome to be materially different. The words such as “may,” “will,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” “predicts,” “plans,” “intends,” “would,” “could,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the risks that any potential future acquisition or disposition by the Company, is subject to market conditions, capital availability and timing considerations and may not be identified or completed on favorable terms, or at all. Some of the risks and uncertainties, although not all risks and uncertainties, that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those presented in the Company’s forward-looking statements are set forth in the “Risk Factors” and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” sections in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and all of its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as such risks, uncertainties and other important factors may be updated from time to time in the Company’s subsequent reports. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time, unless required by law.
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| GlobalNetLease.com | (323) 265-2020 | 650 Fifth Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10019 |