Global Net Lease Reiterates Customary Nature of Registration Statement

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Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) on November 11, 2025 reiterated that a recently filed Form 8-K about entering an ATM Equity Offering Sales Agreement was an administrative step to extend its shelf registration that was set to expire in November 2025.

CEO Michael Weil said the filing was customary and the company remains focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet with continued debt reduction and opportunistic share repurchases.

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) ("GNL" or the "Company") reiterated today that its recently filed Form 8-K related to the entry into an ATM Equity Offering Sales Agreement was solely made as part of extending the Company’s existing shelf registration, which was set to expire in November 2025.

"We submitted this administrative filing to inform the financial community that we have extended our shelf registration, which was set to expire, and entered into the sales agreement as is customary," said Michael Weil, CEO of GNL. "We remain committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and disciplined capital strategy through a focus on continued debt reduction and opportunistic share repurchases."

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. 

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FAQ

What did Global Net Lease (GNL) announce on November 11, 2025 about its shelf registration?

GNL said it extended its shelf registration, which was set to expire in November 2025, and filed an administrative Form 8-K regarding an ATM sales agreement.

What is the purpose of the ATM Equity Offering Sales Agreement mentioned by GNL (NYSE: GNL)?

GNL described the ATM sales agreement as a customary step tied to extending its shelf registration; no specific offering size or timing was disclosed.

How did GNL management say the filing affects its financial strategy?

CEO Michael Weil said the filing is administrative and emphasized a continued focus on debt reduction and opportunistic share repurchases to maintain a strong balance sheet.

Does the November 11, 2025 filing by GNL indicate an immediate equity issuance?

No; the company described the Form 8-K as an administrative filing to extend its shelf and enter a customary sales agreement, not as an announcement of immediate issuance.

Will the GNL ATM filing on November 11, 2025 dilute existing shareholders?

The filing itself was described as administrative; the company did not disclose any current issuance, size, or timing that would quantify dilution.

Where can investors find more details about GNL's Form 8-K and ATM agreement filed November 11, 2025?

Investors should review the company's Form 8-K filings and investor communications for full details; the November 11, 2025 statement summarized the administrative nature of the filing.