Global Ship Lease (GSL) Board declares Q1 2026 dividend on Class A shares
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6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Global Ship Lease, Inc. filed a Form 6-K to report that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its Class A common shares for the first quarter of 2026. The company also states that this information is incorporated by reference into its existing Form F-3 and Form S-8 registration statements.
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Key Terms
Form 6-K, foreign private issuer, quarterly dividend, Form F-3, +1 more
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Form 6-K regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
quarterly dividend financial
"announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend"
A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.
Form F-3 regulatory
"incorporated by reference into the Company’s registration statements on Form F-3"
Form F-3 is a U.S. securities filing that lets eligible foreign companies pre-register and then quickly sell shares or other securities to raise money, because they already meet ongoing reporting and size tests. For investors it signals that the company is up-to-date with regulatory disclosure and has an efficient way to issue new securities — similar to a pre-approved credit line — which can mean faster capital raises but also potential dilution of existing holdings.
Form S-8 regulatory
"and on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-258992, 333-264113 and 333-294357)"
A Form S-8 is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registration that lets a public company set aside shares for employee benefit plans and stock-based compensation. Think of it as opening a dedicated account that authorizes the company to issue or reserve stock for workers and directors; it matters to investors because it enables share dilution when those awards are granted or exercised and signals how management is compensated and incentivized.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2026
Commission File Number: 001-34153
GLOBAL SHIP LEASE, INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
c/o GSL Enterprises Ltd.
9 Irodou Attikou Street
Kifisia, Athens
Greece, 14561
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K
Quarterly Dividend on Class A Common Shares
Attached to this Report on Form 6-K (this “Report”) as Exhibit
99.1 is a copy of the press release of Global Ship Lease, Inc. (the “Company”), dated May 11, 2026, announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on the Company’s Class A
common shares for the first quarter of 2026.
The information contained in this Report is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s registration statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-231509 and 333-290461) and on Form S-8 (File Nos.
333-258992, 333-264113 and 333-294357).
SIGNATURE
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.
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GLOBAL SHIP LEASE, INC.
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(Registrant)
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Dated: May 12, 2026
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By:
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/s/ Thomas Lister
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Thomas Lister
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Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
FAQ
What did Global Ship Lease (GSL) announce in this Form 6-K?
Global Ship Lease announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its Class A common shares for the first quarter of 2026, as disclosed in a May 11, 2026 press release.
For which period did Global Ship Lease (GSL) declare a quarterly dividend?
The company declared a quarterly dividend for the first quarter of 2026. This period reference appears in the description of the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 6-K.
How is the dividend information used in Global Ship Lease’s (GSL) SEC registrations?
The dividend information in this Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into Global Ship Lease’s existing registration statements on Form F-3 and Form S-8, allowing those registrations to reflect the new dividend disclosure.
Which registration statements does Global Ship Lease (GSL) reference in this filing?
Global Ship Lease references registration statements on Form F-3 with File Nos. 333-231509 and 333-290461, and on Form S-8 with File Nos. 333-258992, 333-264113 and 333-294357, incorporating the dividend information by reference.