Global Net Lease Files 8-K on Officer/Director Changes
Ticker: GNL · Form: 8-K · Filed: Apr 2, 2026 · CIK: 0001526113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 4 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, officer-changes, filing
TL;DR
GNL filed an 8-K, likely covering exec changes. Watch for details.
AI Summary
Global Net Lease, Inc. filed an 8-K on April 2, 2026, reporting on the period ending April 1, 2026. The filing primarily concerns Item 5.02, which covers the departure or election of directors and officers, and compensatory arrangements. It also includes Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
Why It Matters
This filing indicates potential changes in the company's leadership or executive compensation structure, which could impact strategic direction and investor confidence.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in directors or officers can signal shifts in company strategy or internal issues, warranting closer investor scrutiny.
Key Players & Entities
- Global Net Lease, Inc. (company) — Filer of the 8-K
- 0001526113 (company) — CIK number for Global Net Lease, Inc.
- 2026-04-02 (date) — Filing date of the 8-K
- 2026-04-01 (date) — Period of report for the 8-K
FAQ
What specific changes are detailed in Item 5.02 regarding directors or officers?
The filing indicates Item 5.02 covers 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers,' but the specific details of these changes are not provided in the summary information.
Are there any financial statements or exhibits attached to this filing?
Yes, the filing lists 'Financial Statements and Exhibits' under Item 9.01 and includes Exhibit 99.1 and an iXBRL 8-K document.
What is the CIK number for Global Net Lease, Inc.?
The CIK number for Global Net Lease, Inc. is 0001526113.
When was this 8-K filing accepted by the SEC?
The filing was accepted on April 2, 2026, at 06:15:25.
What is the primary business of Global Net Lease, Inc. according to the filing?
According to the filing, Global Net Lease, Inc. is classified under SIC code 6798, which corresponds to Real Estate Investment Trusts.
Filing Stats: 1,060 words · 4 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 11.4 · Accepted 2026-04-02 06:15:25
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — nge onwhich registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share GNL New York St
Filing Documents
- tm269917d2_8k.htm (8-K) — 39KB
- tm269917d2_ex99-1.htm (EX-99.1) — 7KB
- tm269917d2_ex99-1img01.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 7KB
- 0001104659-26-038799.txt ( ) — 280KB
- gnl-20260401.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- gnl-20260401_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 27KB
- gnl-20260401_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 37KB
- gnl-20260401_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 26KB
- tm269917d2_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 8KB
02. Departure of Directors or Certain
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On April 1, 2026, each of P. Sue Perrotty and Governor Edward Rendell, members of the Board of Directors (the " Board ") of Global Net Lease, Inc. (the " Company "), notified the Company of their respective decisions to not stand for re-election to the Board at the Company's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the " Annual Meeting "), and instead retire from the Board effective at the conclusion of their current term, which expires at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting. Each of Ms. Perrotty and Governor Rendell have advised the Company that their decisions not to stand for re-election are for personal reasons and not the result of any disagreements with the Company on any matter regarding the Company's operations, policies or practices.
01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On April 2, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement of Ms. Perrotty and Governor Rendell from the Board. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Such press release shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose, including for the 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 in Item 7.01, 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. The statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the anticipated composition of the Board following the Annual Meeting. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the outcome to be materially different. The words such as "may," "will," "seeks," "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "estimates," "projects," "potential," "predicts," "plans," "intends," "would," "could," "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the risks that any potential future acquisition or disposition by the Company is subject to market conditions, capital availability and timing considerations and may not be identified or completed on
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated April 2, 2026. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
SIGNATURES
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: April 2, 2026 By: /s/ Edward M. Weil, Jr. Name: Edward M. Weil, Jr. Title: Chief Executive Officer and President ( Principal Executive Officer )