Global Net Lease, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) filed a Form 8-K on February 2, 2026 (Item 7.01) to report a Regulation FD disclosure: the company issued a press release announcing the tax treatment of dividends paid in 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K and the company states the release “shall not be deemed ‘filed’” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.

Key Details

• Date of disclosure: February 2, 2026.
• Filing: Form 8-K, Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
• Subject: announced tax treatment of 2025 dividends (press release attached as Exhibit 99.1).
• Legal note: the press release is furnished but not “filed” under the Exchange Act (no Section 18 liability).

Why It Matters
Tax treatment of dividends affects investors’ tax reporting and the after-tax return on distributions from GNL; investors should review the company’s statement to understand whether 2025 dividends are characterized as ordinary income, qualified dividends, return of capital, or another category for tax purposes. This is a disclosure of information (not earnings or management changes) intended for broad public circulation under Regulation FD, so investors and tax advisors can use it for tax planning and reporting.