Global Medical REIT Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• Global Medical REIT Inc. filed a Form 8-K (Item 5.02) on January 26, 2026 reporting that on January 23, 2026 director Henry Cole notified the Board he intends to step down as a director effective as of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Cole will not be nominated for re-election and his current term will end on the date of the Annual Meeting. The filing states his decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company regarding operations, policies or practices.

Key Details

• Notification date: January 23, 2026.
• 8-K filed: January 26, 2026 (Item 5.02).
• Effective timing: Mr. Cole’s departure is effective on the date of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting when his current term expires.
• No disagreement: Mr. Cole’s decision was explicitly stated as not resulting from any disagreement with the Company on operational, policy or practice matters.

Why It Matters

• Board composition change: A director leaving affects the Company’s governance and the slate of nominees investors will vote on at the Annual Meeting.
• Orderly transition: The filing indicates an orderly departure (no disagreement), which reduces governance risk tied to a contentious exit.
• Watch for updates: Investors should monitor future filings or proxy materials for any Board nominations or disclosures about a successor and potential impacts on Board committees or oversight.