Global Ship Lease declares Series B preferred dividend
Global Ship Lease, Inc. reported that its Board has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares.
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Form Type
6-K
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Global Ship Lease, Inc. reported that its Board has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares. The dividend is $0.546875 per depositary share, with each depositary share representing a 1/100th interest in a Series B preferred share.
The dividend covers the period from April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, will be paid on July 1, 2026, and goes to Series B preferred shareholders of record as of June 24, 2026. The company also highlights a fleet of 71 containerships and long-term contracted charter revenue.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend per depositary share: $0.546875 per depositary share
Preferred share coupon: 8.75%
Dividend record date: June 24, 2026
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Quarterly dividend per depositary share
$0.546875 per depositary share
Series B preferred dividend for April 1–June 30, 2026
Preferred share coupon
8.75%
Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares rate
Dividend record date
June 24, 2026
Series B preferred shareholders of record date
Dividend payment date
July 1, 2026
Scheduled payment of Series B preferred dividend
Fleet size
71 vessels
Containership fleet as of March 31, 2026
Contracted revenue (company options)
$2.05 billion
To mid-point of redelivery, TEU-weighted, as of March 31, 2026
Contracted revenue (including charterers’ options)
$2.58 billion
Including options under charterers’ control, 3.3-year average term
Average remaining charter term
2.6 years
To mid-point of redelivery on TEU-weighted basis, company options
Key Terms
Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, depositary share, contracted revenue, forward-looking statements, +1 more
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contracted revenue financial
"Contracted revenue on the same basis was $2.05 billion. Contracted revenue was $2.58 billion"
Contracted revenue is the amount of money a business expects to receive because customers have signed binding agreements for goods or services over a set period. For investors it shows how much future cash is already promised, reducing uncertainty about sales — like having customers hand you a schedule of payments in advance — which helps assess growth potential, valuation and risk compared with one-off or uncertain sales.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide the Company’s current expectations"
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.
Risk Factors regulatory
"including the factors described in “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F"
Risk factors are elements or conditions that could cause an investment's value to decrease or lead to potential losses. They are like warning signs or obstacles that can affect the success of an investment, making it uncertain or more unpredictable. Recognizing risk factors helps investors understand the possible challenges and make more informed decisions.
FAQ
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When is the record date and payment date for GSL’s Series B preferred dividend?
The dividend will be paid on July 1, 2026 to Series B preferred shareholders of record as of June 24, 2026. Holders on the record date are entitled to receive the quarterly cash dividend for the stated April 1 to June 30, 2026 period.
How large is Global Ship Lease’s fleet and what is its contracted revenue?
As of March 31, 2026, Global Ship Lease operated a fleet of 71 containerships with an average age of 18.2 years. Contracted revenue was $2.05 billion to the mid-point of redelivery, or $2.58 billion including options under charterers’ control with a 3.3-year weighted average term.
What is the average remaining charter term for GSL’s fleet?
As of March 31, 2026, the average remaining term of Global Ship Lease charters was 2.6 years on a TEU-weighted basis to the mid-point of redelivery, including options under the company’s control. Including options under charterers’ control, the weighted average remaining term increased to 3.3 years.
What caution does Global Ship Lease give regarding forward-looking statements?
Global Ship Lease explains that forward-looking statements reflect current expectations and may differ materially from actual results. It notes these statements are based on assumptions and subject to risks described in its Form 20-F and later SEC reports, and it undertakes no duty to update them.
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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 June 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 Series B Preferred 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 June 8, 2026, announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on the
Company’s 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares.
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: June 9, 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
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Investor and Media Contact:
IGB Group
Bryan Degnan
646-673-9701
or
Leon Berman
212-477-8438
Global Ship Lease Declares Quarterly Dividend on its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares
ATHENS, Greece, June 8, 2026 – Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership owner and lessor, announced today that the Company’s
Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.546875 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares (the “Series B Preferred Shares”)
(NYSE:GSLPrB). The dividend represents payment for the period from April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 and will be paid on July 1, 2026 to all Series B Preferred Shareholders of record as of June 24, 2026.
About Global Ship Lease
Global Ship Lease is a leading independent owner of containerships with a diversified fleet of mid-sized and smaller containerships. Incorporated in
the Marshall Islands, Global Ship Lease commenced operations in December 2007 with a business of owning and chartering out containerships under fixed-rate charters to top tier container liner companies. It was listed on the New York Stock Exchange
in August 2008.
Our fleet of 71 vessels as of March 31, 2026, had an average age weighted by TEU capacity of 18.2 years. 41 ships are wide-beam Post-Panamax.
As of March 31, 2026, the average remaining term of the Company’s charters, to the mid-point of redelivery, including options under the Company’s
control and other than if a redelivery notice has been received, was 2.6 years on a TEU-weighted basis. Contracted revenue on the same basis was $2.05 billion. Contracted revenue was $2.58 billion, including options under charterers’ control and
with latest redelivery date, representing a weighted average remaining term of 3.3 years.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide the Company’s current expectations or forecasts of future
events. Forward-looking statements include statements about the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, intentions, assumptions and other statements that are not historical facts. Words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,”
“continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “will” or similar words or phrases, or the negatives of those words or phrases, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of
these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may be incorrect, and the Company cannot assure you that the events or expectations included in these
forward-looking statements will come to pass. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the factors described in “Risk Factors” in the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and the factors and risks the Company describes in subsequent reports filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, you should not unduly rely on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events after the date of this press release or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events.