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Jun 30, 2023
Global Net Lease Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Announced second quarter 2023 results, merger agreement with The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc., and strategic objectives execution.
Key Takeaways
Global Net Lease reported revenue of $95.8 million, a net loss of $31.4 million, and AFFO per diluted share of $0.40. The company leased over 900,000 square feet and progressed on strategic objectives, including a merger agreement with The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc.
Announced merger agreement with The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ:RTL), expected to close in September 2023, creating the third largest publicly traded net lease REIT with a global presence.
Revenue was $95.8 million compared to $95.2 million in second quarter 2022.
Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”) was $27.7 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, due in part to proxy related expenses of $22.0 million and $6.3 million of merger and transaction costs, compared to $50.0 million or $0.48 per diluted share in second quarter 2022.
Leased over 900,000 square feet through 11 leases and one tenant expansion project, resulting in nearly $20.2 million of net new straight-line rent over a weighted-average lease term of 6.0 years.
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Forward Guidance
Company expects merger with RTL to be accretive to AFFO per share and establish a sector-leading REIT.
Positive Outlook
- Merger with RTL expected to be accretive to AFFO per share.
- Merger expected to create a sector-leading REIT with a world-class portfolio.
- Internalization of GNL’s management.
- Numerous governance enhancements.
- Focus on industrial and distribution assets.
Challenges Ahead
- Risks related to completing the proposed REIT Merger and Internalization Merger.
- Risk of potential repeal of the Company’s Shareholder’s Rights Plan.
- Risks related to diverting the attention of the Company’s management from ongoing business operations.
- Failure to realize the expected benefits of the proposed transactions.
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