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Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) director paid board fees in stock

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Global Net Lease, Inc. director Robert I. Kauffman received stock-based board compensation under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. He was granted 4,693 shares of common stock on October 1, 2025 at $8.19 per share and 4,215 shares on January 1, 2026 at $8.60 per share. These awards represent a portion of his annual retainer for serving on the Board of Directors and certain committees, which he elected to take in stock instead of cash. Following the January 1, 2026 grant, he directly owned 48,516 shares of Global Net Lease common stock.

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Insider KAUFFMAN ROBERT I
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 4,215 $8.60 $36K
Grant/Award Common Stock 4,693 $8.19 $38K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 48,516 shares (Direct)
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
KAUFFMAN ROBERT I

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O GLOBAL NET LEASE, INC.
650 FIFTH AVE., 30TH FLOOR

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10019

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Global Net Lease, Inc. [ GNL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 10/01/2025 A 4,693(1) A $8.19 44,301 D
Common Stock 01/01/2026 A 4,215(1) A $8.6 48,516 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Representing common stock issued pursuant to Global Net Lease, Inc.'s (the "Company") 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, representing a portion of the reporting person's annual retainer for service on the Company's Board of Directors and certain of its committees, which the reporting person elected to receive in shares of the Company's common stock in lieu of cash.
/s/ Christopher J. Masterson, Attorney-in-Fact 01/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Global Net Lease (GNL) disclose about Robert I. Kauffman’s recent stock awards?

Global Net Lease disclosed that director Robert I. Kauffman received common stock grants as part of his annual board retainer. These shares were issued under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan after he chose to receive a portion of his compensation in stock instead of cash.

How many Global Net Lease (GNL) shares did director Robert I. Kauffman receive and on which dates?

Robert I. Kauffman received 4,693 Global Net Lease common shares on October 1, 2025 and 4,215 shares on January 1, 2026. Both grants relate to his annual retainer for serving on the Board of Directors and certain company committees.

At what prices were Global Net Lease (GNL) shares issued to director Robert I. Kauffman?

The company reported issuing 4,693 shares to Robert I. Kauffman at $8.19 per share on October 1, 2025. It then issued 4,215 additional shares at $8.60 per share on January 1, 2026 as part of his elected stock-based board compensation.

How many Global Net Lease (GNL) shares does Robert I. Kauffman own after these transactions?

After the January 1, 2026 stock grant, Robert I. Kauffman beneficially owned 48,516 shares of Global Net Lease common stock. The filing classifies this ownership as direct, reflecting the cumulative impact of the reported stock-based compensation awards under the company’s incentive plan.

What is the purpose of Global Net Lease’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan in this Form 4?

The 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan provided the framework for issuing Global Net Lease common stock to Robert I. Kauffman. Under this plan, a portion of his annual retainer for board and committee service was delivered in shares rather than cash, reflecting equity-based director compensation.