Global Net Lease (GNL) furnishes Regulation FD press release in new 8-K filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Global Net Lease, Inc. filed a current report to furnish a press release under Regulation FD. On February 5, 2026, the company issued a press release that is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The company notes that the information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished, not filed, so it is not subject to liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated by reference into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2026

Global Net Lease, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland		001-37390		45-2771978
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

650 Fifth Avenue, 30th Floor
New York, New York		10019
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (332) 265-2020

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share		GNL		New York Stock Exchange
7.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share		GNL PR A		New York Stock Exchange
6.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share		GNL PR B		New York Stock Exchange
7.50% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share		GNL PR D		New York Stock Exchange
7.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share		GNL PR E		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ¨

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 5, 2026, Global Net Lease, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information set forth in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and in the attached Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information set forth in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release dated February 5, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

		GLOBAL NET LEASE, INC.
Date:	February 5, 2026	By:	/s/ Edward M. Weil, Jr.
		Name:	Edward M. Weil, Jr.
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer)

FAQ

What did Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Global Net Lease, Inc. furnished a press release dated February 5, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1 under Regulation FD. The Form 8-K itself mainly provides this disclosure and related exhibit information, without presenting additional financial results or transaction details.

How is the Global Net Lease (GNL) press release treated under securities laws?

The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and described in Item 7.01 is treated as “furnished” rather than “filed.” This means it is not subject to Section 18 liability and is not automatically incorporated by reference into other Exchange Act or Securities Act filings.

Which exhibit did Global Net Lease (GNL) attach to this 8-K filing?

Global Net Lease attached two exhibits: Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated February 5, 2026, and Exhibit 104, which is the cover page interactive data file containing Inline XBRL tags for the cover page information of the report.

Under which Form 8-K item did Global Net Lease (GNL) furnish its press release?

The company furnished its press release under Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure. This item is used to provide information intended to ensure fair disclosure to all investors without classifying the information as formally filed under the Exchange Act.

Who signed the February 5, 2026 Form 8-K for Global Net Lease (GNL)?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Global Net Lease, Inc. by Edward M. Weil, Jr. He is identified in the report as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, serving as the principal executive officer for this filing.

Does this Global Net Lease (GNL) Form 8-K include financial statements?

The Form 8-K lists exhibits but does not provide separate financial statements. It identifies Exhibit 99.1 as a press release and Exhibit 104 as the cover page Inline XBRL data, focusing primarily on Regulation FD disclosure rather than detailed financial reporting.