Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL; LSE: 0IW3) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of single-tenant net lease properties primarily leased to high-quality corporate tenants on a long-term basis. The company focuses on properties in industrial, retail, office, data centers, and healthcare sectors, offering investors stable cash flows through triple-net leases where tenants cover most operating expenses including property taxes, insurance, and maintenance; its portfolio includes over 1,300 properties totaling approximately 135 million square feet across the United States and Europe. Global Net Lease provides investment management services, portfolio acquisition and disposition, asset management, and leasing activities, targeting institutional and retail investors seeking income-generating real estate exposure.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, New York, the company operates primarily in North America with significant holdings in key European markets such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, serving a broad customer base of corporate tenants including blue-chip names in technology, logistics, and consumer goods. In recent developments, Global Net Lease completed the acquisition of Necessity Retail REIT in October 2022, substantially expanding its portfolio with additional retail and necessity-based assets; it also executed several strategic property dispositions in 2024-2025 to recycle capital into higher-yield industrial and data center opportunities amid shifting market dynamics. Furthermore, the company announced a new joint venture partnership in early 2025 with a leading European institutional investor to co-invest in logistics properties, enhancing its geographic diversification and growth pipeline.