Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) announced today that 96% of the original cash rent due quarter-to-date for the second quarter of 2020 has been received as of June 1, 2020, including 99% of the original cash rent due from the Company's assets in the United Kingdom and 97% of the original cash rent due from the Company's assets in the rest of Europe.

"We believe that GNL's historic emphasis on credit quality, underwriting and due diligence has made this outstanding collection rate possible during a time of unprecedented global crisis," said James Nelson, CEO of GNL. "Our team's dedication, combined with our balance of mission critical industrial and distribution assets will continue to serve us well as we navigate this pandemic."

About Global Net Lease, Inc.

Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust listed on the NYSE focused on acquiring a diversified global portfolio of commercial properties, with an emphasis on sale-leaseback transactions involving single tenant, mission critical income producing net-leased assets across the United States, Western and Northern Europe. Additional information about GNL can be found on its website at www.globalnetlease.com.