Global Net Lease Announces $250 Million Of Closed Acquisitions Year To Date

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Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) has successfully closed five acquisitions totaling $249.8 million as of April 28, 2021, including the McLaren Group headquarters in Surrey, England. The properties were acquired at a going-in capitalization rate of 9.1% with a weighted average remaining lease term of 19.4 years. CEO James Nelson emphasized the strong start to 2021, indicating that these acquisitions will bolster GNL's growth trajectory and enhance its high-quality portfolio.

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• Acquisition of five properties for $249.8 million enhances portfolio.
• Going-in capitalization rate of 9.1% offers strong returns.
• Weighted average remaining lease term of 19.4 years ensures stability.

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NEW YORK, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) ("GNL" or the "Company") announced today that as of April 28, 2021 the Company has closed on five properties for a contract purchase price of $249.8 million¹ since the beginning of the year, including the previously announced acquisition of the McLaren Group headquarters in Woking, Surrey, England. The acquisitions were completed at a going-in capitalization rate² of 9.1% and had a weighted average remaining lease term of 19.4 years at closing.

"We are off to a strong start to 2021 and have already acquired nearly a quarter-billion dollars of high-quality, mainly industrial assets year to date," said James Nelson, CEO of GNL "The year to date acquisitions, at attractive cap rates and terms, will continue GNL's growth trajectory and the long weighted-average lease duration of these assets are expected to further enhance our high quality portfolio."

About Global Net Lease, Inc.
Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust listed on the NYSE focused on acquiring a diversified global portfolio of commercial properties, with an emphasis on sale-leaseback transactions involving single tenant, mission critical income producing net-leased assets across the United States, Western and Northern Europe. Additional information about GNL can be found on its website at www.globalnetlease.com.

Important Notice
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Contacts:

Investors and Media:
Email: investorrelations@globalnetlease.com
Phone: (212) 415-6510

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Based on prevailing exchange rates on date of closing.

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Going-in capitalization rate is a rate of return on a real estate investment property based on the expected, cash rental income that the property will generate under its existing lease during the first year of the lease. Going-in capitalization rate is calculated by dividing the cash rental income the property will generate during the first year of the lease (before debt service and depreciation and after fixed costs and variable costs) and the purchase price of the property. The weighted average going-in capitalization rate is based upon square feet of the date of acquisition.

 

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FAQ

What recent acquisitions did Global Net Lease (GNL) announce?

Global Net Lease announced the acquisition of five properties totaling $249.8 million as of April 28, 2021.

What is the significance of the 9.1% capitalization rate in GNL's acquisitions?

The 9.1% capitalization rate indicates a strong expected return on the acquired properties, making the acquisition attractive for investors.

How does GNL's recent acquisition impact its portfolio?

The recent acquisitions are expected to enhance GNL's growth trajectory and improve the quality of its portfolio with long-term leases.

When did GNL complete its latest property acquisitions?

The latest acquisitions were completed as of April 28, 2021.

What type of properties did GNL acquire?

GNL's acquisitions mainly include industrial assets, with a focus on high-quality, mission-critical income-producing properties.