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Global Partners (NYSE: GLP) declares Series B preferred cash distribution

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Global Partners LP declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.59375 per unit, or $2.375 per unit on an annualized basis, on its 9.50% fixed-rate Series B preferred units for the period from February 15, 2026 through May 14, 2026.

The distribution will be paid on May 15, 2026 to Series B preferred unitholders of record as of the opening of business on May 1, 2026. The partnership also provided tax guidance stating that brokers should treat 100% of distributions to non-U.S. investors as effectively connected income and in excess of cumulative net income, subject to federal withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate plus 10%.

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Quarterly Series B distribution $0.59375 per unit Declared quarterly cash distribution on 9.50% Series B preferred units
Annualized Series B distribution $2.375 per unit Annualized rate based on current quarterly distribution
Distribution period February 15, 2026 – May 14, 2026 Covered period for declared Series B preferred distribution
Payment date May 15, 2026 Date Series B preferred distribution will be paid
Record date May 1, 2026 (opening of business) Record date for Series B preferred unitholders
Non-U.S. distribution attribution 100% effectively connected income Tax treatment for distributions to non-U.S. investors
Withholding base for non-U.S. holders 100% in excess of cumulative net income Basis for determining U.S. federal withholding
Withholding rate uplift Highest applicable effective rate + 10% Federal income tax withholding rate on non-U.S. distributions
Series B preferred units financial
"declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.59375 per unit ... on the Partnership’s 9.50% fixed-rate Series B preferred units"
Series B preferred units are a class of ownership issued in a later funding round that gives holders stronger claims than ordinary (common) units—think of them as a VIP ticket for cash flow and payouts. They usually get paid first if the business distributes profits or is sold, may carry a fixed payout or conversion rights, and can limit how much common holders earn; that priority and any special terms affect potential returns and downside risk for investors.
effectively connected with a United States trade or business regulatory
"treat one hundred percent (100%) of Global Partners LP’s distributions to non-U.S. investors as being attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business"
A tax status describing when income earned by a foreign person or entity is treated as tied to active business operations inside the United States. If income is 'effectively connected' to a U.S. trade or business, it is usually taxed like domestic business income rather than as passive foreign-sourced income; think of it as income earned by someone who has a real storefront or employees inside the U.S. rather than just selling from afar. Investors care because this classification changes tax rates, reporting requirements, and after-tax returns on U.S.-linked activities.
in excess of cumulative net income financial
"treat one hundred percent (100%) of the distributions as being in excess of cumulative net income for purposes of determining the amount to withhold"
withholding agents regulatory
"Nominees, and not Global Partners LP, are treated as the withholding agents responsible for withholding"
A withholding agent is an entity (often an employer, broker, or payer) that is legally required to hold back and remit taxes or other required amounts from payments made to a recipient, such as wages, dividends, interest, or contractor fees. For investors, this matters because withheld amounts affect the cash they receive, determine tax reporting and potential refunds, and influence net returns in cross-border or taxable transactions — like a cashier keeping part of a payment to cover a bill.
master limited partnership financial
"Global Partners, a master limited partnership, trades on the New York Stock Exchange"
A master limited partnership is a type of business structure that combines features of a corporation and a partnership, allowing it to raise money from investors while passing profits directly to them. Think of it as a shared ownership group that offers regular income, making it attractive to investors seeking steady cash flow. This structure is often used by companies involved in natural resources or energy, where consistent revenue is common.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements.”"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): April 13, 2026

 

GLOBAL PARTNERS LP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 001-32593 74-3140887

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

P.O. Box 9161

800 South Street

Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9161

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(781) 894-8800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 Units representing limited partner interests   GLP   New York Stock Exchange
         
9.50% Series B Fixed Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units representing limited partner interests   GLP pr B   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 7.01.Regulation FD Disclosure

 

On April 13, 2026, Global Partners LP (the “Partnership”) issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors of its general partner, Global GP LLC, declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.59375 per unit ($2.375 per unit on an annualized basis) on the Partnership’s 9.50% fixed-rate Series B preferred units for the period from February 15, 2026 through May 14, 2026. On May 15, 2026, the Partnership will pay such cash distribution to its Series B preferred unitholders of record as of the opening of business on May 1, 2026.

 

A copy of the Partnership’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in this Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” 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, unless the Partnership specifically states that the information is to be considered “filed” under the Exchange Act or incorporates it by reference into a filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)   Exhibit
99.1   Global Partners LP Press Release dated April 13, 2026
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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

  GLOBAL PARTNERS LP
     
  By: Global GP LLC
    its general partner
     
Dated: April 13, 2026 By: /s/ Kristin K. Seabrook
  Kristin K. Seabrook
    Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contacts:  
Gregory B. Hanson Kristin K. Seabrook
Chief Financial Officer Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Global Partners LP Global Partners LP
(781) 894-8800 (781) 894-8800

 

Global Partners Announces Cash Distribution on Series B Preferred Units

 

Waltham, Mass., April 13, 2026 – Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) (the “Partnership”) today announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of its general partner, Global GP LLC, has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.59375 per unit ($2.375 per unit on an annualized basis) on the Partnership’s 9.50% fixed-rate Series B preferred units for the period from February 15, 2026 through May 14, 2026. The distribution will be paid on May 15, 2026 to Series B preferred unitholders of record as of the opening of business on May 1, 2026.

 

Non-U.S. Withholding Information

 

Concurrent with this announcement we are providing qualified notice to brokers and nominees that hold Global Partners LP units on behalf of non-U.S. investors under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b) and (d) and Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446(f)-4(c)(2)(iii). Brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent (100%) of Global Partners LP’s distributions to non-U.S. investors as being attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. In addition, brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent (100%) of the distributions as being in excess of cumulative net income for purposes of determining the amount to withhold. Accordingly, Global Partners LP’s distributions to non-U.S. investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at a rate equal to the highest applicable effective tax rate plus ten percent (10%). Nominees, and not Global Partners LP, are treated as the withholding agents responsible for withholding on the distributions received by them on behalf of non-U.S. investors.

 

About Global Partners LP

 

Building on a legacy that began more than 90 years ago, Global Partners has evolved into a Fortune 500 company and industry-leading integrated owner, supplier, and operator of liquid energy terminals, fueling locations, and guest-focused retail experiences. Global Partners operates or maintains dedicated storage at 54 liquid energy terminals—with connectivity to strategic rail, pipeline, and marine assets—spanning from Maine to Florida and into the U.S. Gulf States. Through this extensive network, the company distributes gasoline, distillates, residual oil, and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers, and commercial customers. In addition, Global Partners has a large portfolio of owned, leased and/or supplied retail locations across the Northeast states, the Mid-Atlantic, and Texas, providing the fuels people need to keep them on the go at their unique guest-focused convenience destinations. Recognized as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies, Global Partners is embracing progress and diversifying to meet the needs of the energy transition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Partners, a master limited partnership, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GLP.” For additional information, visit www.globalp.com.

 

Forward-looking Statements

 

Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on Global Partners’ current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on the Partnership. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Partnership will be those that it anticipates. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Partnership’s control) including, without limitation, uncertainty around the timing of an economic recovery in the United States which will impact the demand for the products we sell and the services that we provide, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Partnership’s historical experience and present expectations or projections. We believe these assumptions are reasonable given currently available information. Our assumptions and future performance are subject to a wide range of business risks, uncertainties and factors, which are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

 

For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause actual results to differ from the Partnership’s projected results, please see Global Partners’ filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

 

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Global Partners undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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FAQ

What distribution did Global Partners (GLP) declare on its Series B preferred units?

Global Partners declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.59375 per Series B preferred unit, equal to $2.375 per unit on an annualized basis. The payment covers the period from February 15, 2026 through May 14, 2026.

When will Global Partners (GLP) pay the Series B preferred cash distribution?

Global Partners will pay the Series B preferred cash distribution on May 15, 2026. Holders must be Series B preferred unitholders of record as of the opening of business on May 1, 2026 to receive this payment.

What period does the latest GLP Series B preferred distribution cover?

The declared Series B preferred distribution from Global Partners covers the period from February 15, 2026 through May 14, 2026. This aligns with the quarterly distribution schedule on the 9.50% fixed-rate Series B preferred units.

How are Global Partners (GLP) distributions treated for non-U.S. investors?

Global Partners advises brokers to treat 100% of distributions to non-U.S. investors as income effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business and as in excess of cumulative net income, which drives the required federal income tax withholding.

What federal withholding rate applies to GLP distributions for non-U.S. investors?

Distributions to non-U.S. investors in Global Partners units are subject to federal income tax withholding at a rate equal to the highest applicable effective tax rate plus 10%. Brokers and nominees act as the withholding agents on these distributions.

Which Global Partners security is affected by this new cash distribution?

The cash distribution applies to Global Partners’ 9.50% fixed-rate Series B preferred units. These are preferred equity securities that receive a stated distribution rate, separate from distributions on the common units representing limited partner interests.

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