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AcquisitionsAug 5, 2026, 04:30 PM

Global Net Lease to Acquire Modiv Industrial for $535M, 4% AFFO Accretive

AI Summary

Global Net Lease announced the acquisition of Modiv Industrial for an enterprise value of $535 million, an all-stock transaction expected to be immediately 4% accretive to AFFO per share. The company also raised its 2026 AFFO per share guidance to $0.82-$0.85. In Q2 2026, GNL reported AFFO per share of $0.22 and significantly reduced net debt by $630 million since Q2 2025, achieving a 6.6x Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio. The acquisition will enhance GNL's portfolio quality by increasing industrial exposure and extending its weighted average lease term.

Key Highlights

  • Acquiring Modiv Industrial for $535 million, expected to be 4% accretive to AFFO per share.
  • Raises 2026 AFFO per share guidance to $0.82-$0.85, up from $0.80-$0.84.
  • Q2 2026 AFFO per share was $0.22; Net Loss attributable to common stockholders was $7.5 million.
  • Reduced Net Debt by $630 million since Q2 2025, reaching 6.6x Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA.
  • Achieved a 5.6% renewal leasing spread in Q2 2026, including 9.1% on a FedEx renewal.
  • Completed $263 million in dispositions year-to-date, with 78% of sales from office assets.
  • Pro forma weighted average lease term (WALT) increases from 5.7 years to 6.6 years.
  • Liquidity improved to $919 million, with total debt at $2.497 billion.