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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(RULE 14a-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Filed by the Registrant x				Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨
¨			Preliminary Proxy Statement
¨			Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
¨			Definitive Proxy Statement
x			Definitive Additional Materials
¨			Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12
AMERICAN FINANCE TRUST, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of person(s) filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
x	No fee required
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	(1)	Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
	(2)	Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
	(3)	Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
	(4)	Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
	(5)	Total fee paid:
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¨	Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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	(3)	Filing Party:
	(4)	Date Filed:

PLEASE VOTE NOW

IMPORTANT REQUEST REGARDING OUR ANNUAL STOCKHOLDER MEETING

American Finance Trust, Inc. recently sent you proxy materials regarding the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders that is scheduled for 10:00 am Eastern on May 31, 2017.

We appreciate your investment.

We have not yet received your vote in connection with this year’s annual meeting and ask that you place your vote today. This proxy includes only two ordinary course matters – (1) the election of six members to the Board of Directors and (2) the ratification and appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Proxy solicitation costs are borne by the company and its stockholders. These costs can be substantial. Voting today will help us manage such costs and will avoid the need for our proxy solicitor, Broadridge, to initiate further calls or mailings to you. We urge you to vote as soon as possible in order to allow American Finance Trust, Inc. to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the meeting as scheduled.

Your vote matters and is important no matter how many shares you own. Please vote promptly so your vote can be received prior to the May 31, 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

We have made it very quick and easy for you to vote. Please choose one of the following voting methods to cast your vote today:

· Speak with a Proxy Voting Specialist Live – Please call Broadridge at 1-855-928-4489 to speak live with a proxy voting specialist who will take your vote over the phone. Proxy specialists are available Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 10:00 pm Eastern.

· Use the Automated Line - If you have your control number available for reference and prefer to use an automated system available 24 hours each day, please dial 1-800-690-6903 and have the control number listed on the voting instructions form provided to you available for reference when using this touch-tone system.

Vote Online at www.proxyvote.com/AFIN - Enter the control number on the voting instruction form provided and follow the prompts.

Vote by Mail - Complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card and return it in the pre-paid envelope provided as soon as possible.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR VOTE