Global Net Lease Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Global Net Lease (GNL) has priced $500 million in new 3.750% Senior Notes due 2027. The offering will close around December 16, 2020, and will help GNL repay approximately $264 million under its Revolving Credit Facility, $88 million of secured loans, and $139 million of its Term Loan. The Notes are offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act. GNL operates as a real estate investment trust, focusing on acquiring commercial properties in the U.S. and Europe.

Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) announced plans to offer $500 million of seven-year senior unsecured notes, subject to market conditions. The proceeds will primarily be used to repay amounts borrowed under its revolving credit facility and to partially repay a term loan. The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act and may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers or in offshore transactions. GNL focuses on acquiring a diversified portfolio of commercial properties, emphasizing mission-critical net-leased assets in the U.S. and Europe.

Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) reported a strong fourth quarter rent collection, with 97% of cash rent due received as of December 2, 2020. Notably, 98% was collected from UK assets and 99% from other European assets. CEO James Nelson highlighted the resilience of their portfolio, which remains over 99% occupied and includes 65% of rent from investment-grade tenants. GNL also announced the acquisition of four US industrial properties for $153 million, with a pipeline for future acquisitions totaling $139.8 million.

Global Net Lease (GNL) reported a revenue increase of 6.1% to $82.7 million for Q3 2020, compared to $77.9 million in Q3 2019. However, the company experienced a net loss of $0.5 million, a significant drop from the $6.9 million net income reported a year earlier. Net operating income rose 7.8% to $75.2 million, while Core FFO decreased to $34.6 million. GNL maintained high liquidity with $392 million in cash and collected 97% of its Q3 rents. The portfolio remains stable at 99.6% leased with an average lease term of 8.7 years.

Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) will release its third-quarter financial results for 2020 on November 5, 2020, before NYSE trading begins. A conference call will follow at 1:00 p.m. ET the same day, offering insights into the company's performance, with a Q&A session for analysts and investors. Given the high volume of calls this season and COVID-19 impacts on service providers, callers should expect potential delays and are encouraged to join via webcast. Forward-looking statements in the release highlight risks from the ongoing pandemic affecting operations.

Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) reported that as of October 2, 2020, it has collected 97% of the original cash rent due for Q3 2020. The collection rate includes 99% from assets in the UK and Europe. CEO James Nelson highlighted the portfolio's strength, with over 99% occupancy and a focus on investment-grade tenants. Additionally, on September 25, 2020, GNL closed on a sale and leaseback transaction for three properties in the UK and Spain, totaling $23.4 million, with a weighted-average capitalization rate of 7.89%.

Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) announced it will maintain its dividend of $1.60 annually or $0.40 quarterly. The upcoming dividend of $0.40 per share is scheduled for payment on October 15, 2020, to shareholders recorded by October 12, 2020. GNL focuses on a diversified portfolio of global commercial properties, particularly through sale-leaseback transactions in the U.S. and Europe. The company emphasizes the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which could impact future performance.

Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL, GNL PRA, GNL PRB) announced dividends for its preferred stocks. The 7.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock will pay $0.453125 per share on October 15, 2020, to holders of record by October 5, 2020. The 6.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock will pay $0.4296875 per share on the same date, with record holders by October 5, 2020. Both dividends will be paid quarterly, providing consistent income for shareholders.

Global Net Lease (GNL) reported Q2 2020 financial results, showing a 6.6% revenue increase to $81.1 million, compared to $76.1 million in Q2 2019. However, net income fell to $1.0 million from $12.6 million year-over-year, primarily due to lower gains from real estate sales. NOI rose 6.1% to $73.3 million, while AFFO decreased slightly to $39.8 million. GNL maintained strong cash collection rates at 98% for Q2 rents, and continued to enhance its property portfolio with eight acquisitions totaling $31 million. The company reported ample liquidity with $331 million in cash and equivalents.