Not independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Meeting calendar
GNL · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 21, 2026
Global Net Lease Inc
8 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of eight directors; Ratification of PwC as independent auditor; Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation (Say-on-Pay).
Market cap
$1.9B
1Y TSR
+33.9%
Board grade
C
Record date
Mar 24, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 21, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect eight persons to serve as directors until the 2027 annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualify.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
- 3
Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORAdopt a non-binding advisory resolution approving the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
The proposal requests an advisory approval of the Company’s executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables, and narrative. Management seeks shareholder endorsement to validate its compensation decisions and demonstrate alignment with stockholder interests. Context includes the company’s internalization in 2023, significant compensation program adjustments in 2024 and 2025, performance-based pay with PSUs and RSUs, and a pay-for-performance approach where a substantial portion of CEO pay is variable and equity-based. The board recommends a vote FOR, citing alignment with performance, a multi-year transformation that reduced debt by $2.2 billion, improved portfolio quality and achieved investment-grade ratings, and robust governance processes including independent compensation committee oversight and engagement with an independent compensation consultant. The vote is advisory and non-binding but will be considered by the compensation committee in future compensation decisions.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.3 yrs
Also a director at
Hagerty Inc (HGTY)Aldel Financial II Inc (ALDF)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Also a director at
National Healthcare Properties Inc (NHP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.4 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 9.6% | 20,403,705 | $191M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 9.3% | 19,713,678 | $185M |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.2% | 11,111,051 | $104M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.4% | 9,244,241 | $87M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.8% | 7,955,094 | $74M |
| 6 | BROWN ADVISORY INC | 2.7% | 5,784,980 | $54M |
| 7 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.2% | 4,573,867 | $43M |
| 8 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2.1% | 4,387,416 | $41M |
| 9 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.6% | 3,358,937 | $31M |
| 10 | Helix Partners Management LP | 1.4% | 3,021,832 | $28M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Global Net Lease Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Global Net Lease Inc (GNL) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Global Net Lease Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Global Net Lease Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Global Net Lease Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Global Net Lease Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Global Net Lease Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Global Net Lease Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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