Global Net Lease Reports Strong Q1, Repurchases $38.4M in Shares, Reaffirms Modiv Acquisition & Full-Year Guidance

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Global Net Lease reported improved Q1 2026 results, significantly reduced net debt, repurchased $38.4 million in shares, and reaffirmed its accretive Modiv Industrial acquisition and full-year guidance.

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• Strong Q1 Financial Performance

  Reported a net loss of $16.0 million for Q1 2026, a significant improvement from a net loss of $200.3 million in Q1 2025, alongside a 25% reduction in annualized G&A expenses.

• Substantial Debt Reduction & Liquidity

  Reduced net debt by $1.3 billion year-over-year and increased liquidity to $911.1 million, with Revolving Credit Facility capacity rising to $1.5 billion.

• Significant Share Repurchase

  Repurchased 4.2 million shares for $38.4 million in Q1 2026, contributing to a total of 19.7 million shares repurchased for $158.2 million under a program announced in February 2025.

• Modiv Acquisition Reaffirmed

  Reconfirmed the definitive merger agreement to acquire Modiv Industrial for approximately $535 million in an all-stock transaction, expected to be 4% accretive to AFFO per share and leverage-neutral upon closing in Q3 2026.

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This filing highlights Global Net Lease's continued strategic transformation, marked by substantial balance sheet improvements and shareholder-friendly capital allocation. The significant reduction in net loss and net debt, coupled with a material share repurchase program, demonstrates a commitment to financial health and shareholder value. The reaffirmation of the Modiv Industrial acquisition, expected to be immediately accretive to AFFO and leverage-neutral, further strengthens the company's industrial portfolio and growth prospects. While AFFO per share saw a decline, this is largely attributed to strategic asset dispositions aimed at optimizing the portfolio and reducing office exposure, a process that also led to a 25% reduction in G&A expenses. Investors should monitor the closing of the Modiv acquisition and future updates to guidance.