Global Medical REIT Inc. (the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation engaged primarily in the acquisition of purpose-built healthcare facilities and leasing of those properties to strong healthcare systems and physician groups with leading market share. The Company is externally managed and advised by Inter-American Management, LLC (the “Advisor”), a Delaware limited liability company and affiliate of the Company. ZH International Holdings Limited (formerly known as Heng Fai Enterprises, Ltd.) a Hong Kong limited liability company that is engaged in real estate development, investments, hospitality management and investments, and REIT management, is an 85% owner of the Advisor and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer owns the remaining 15% interest.

 

The Company holds its facilities and conducts its operations through a Delaware limited partnership subsidiary named Global Medical REIT L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”). The Company serves as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership through a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company named Global Medical REIT GP LLC (the “GP”), a Delaware limited liability company. As of December 31, 2018, the Company was the 87.41% limited partner of the Operating Partnership, with an aggregate of 12.58% owned by holders of long-term incentive plan units (“LTIP Units”) and third-party limited partners who contributed properties or services to the Operating Partnership in exchange for limited partnership units (“OP Units”). The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GMRE.”

 

The Company elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2016.