While COVID-19 has had a negative impact on many businesses globally, the chief executive officer of New York City-based Global Net Lease said his company—which owns 288 properties in the United States, Canada and in Europe—is thriving.

"We are operating well and have been functioning well during COVID-19," CEO James Nelson tells GlobeSt.com. "Our teams are working from home and managing the company. They are doing this and refinancing and acquiring properties. It's business as usual, despite COVID-19."

Among its latest achievements: it closed on a multi-property refinancing for $76.4 million of seven properties throughout France. The company entered into a loan agreement with HSBC France. The maturity date of the loan is May 14, 2025.

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