Global Net Lease, Inc. announced the completion of its previously announced merger with American Realty Capital Global Trust II, Inc. (Global II), enhancing GNL's position as a premier global net lease real estate investment trust with a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $3.1 billion. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, Lee Elman, formerly an independent director for Global II, was appointed to GNL's Board of Directors, effective immediately, bringing to four the number of independent directors on GNL's board.