Global Ship Lease (NYSE: GSL) announces quarterly dividend on 8.75% Series B preferred shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Global Ship Lease, Inc. reports that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on the company’s 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares. The decision was announced in a press release dated December 8, 2025 and reflects the company’s ongoing obligations to holders of this income-oriented security. The Series B preferred shares are cumulative, meaning unpaid dividends accrue for future payment, and are redeemable and perpetual, which typically indicates no fixed maturity date.

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 December 2025

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 December 8, 2025, 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, 333-258800 and 333-290461) and on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-258992 and 333-264113).

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 SHIP LEASE, INC.
	(Registrant)
Dated: December 9, 2025	By:	/s/ Thomas Lister
		Thomas Lister
		Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Global Ship Lease (GSL) announce regarding its preferred shares?

Global Ship Lease announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, as disclosed in a press release dated December 8, 2025.

Which Global Ship Lease security is affected by this dividend declaration?

The dividend declaration applies to Global Ship Lease’s 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares.

How was the Global Ship Lease (GSL) dividend information communicated to investors?

The company communicated the dividend declaration in a press release dated December 8, 2025, which is attached as an exhibit to the Form 6-K.

Does this Global Ship Lease (GSL) Form 6-K affect any registration statements?

Yes. The information in the report is incorporated by reference into the company’s registration statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-231509, 333-258800 and 333-290461) and Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-258992 and 333-264113).

Who signed the Global Ship Lease (GSL) Form 6-K related to the preferred dividend?

The report was signed on behalf of Global Ship Lease, Inc. by Thomas Lister, Chief Executive Officer.

Is the dividend rate for Global Ship Lease’s Series B preferred shares disclosed?

Yes. The security is identified as the company’s 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares, indicating an 8.75% dividend rate on its stated liquidation preference.