The special committee of American Realty Capital - Retail Centers of America's board unanimously approved an approximately $1.4 billion merger with American Finance Trust. The combined entity will retain the American Finance Trust Inc. name. It will be led by American Finance's management team, while members of both boards will continue to serve on the combined entity's board. Further, Kase Abusharkh from ARC - Retail Centers of America, will serve as chief investment officer of the combined company's portfolio.