8-K
Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT, Inc. (PCOK)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 31, 2021
PACIFIC OAK STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY REIT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter)
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| Maryland | 000-54382 | 26-3842535 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction of<br>incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |
11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1670
Los Angeles, California 90025
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (424) 208-8100
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| None | N/A | N/A |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
On August 31, 2021, Eric J. Smith notified the board of directors (the “Board”) of Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Board and all committees thereof (specifically, the Audit Committee and the Conflicts Committee), effective September 1, 2021. Mr. Smith’s decision to resign did not involve any disagreement with the Company. A copy of the letter of resignation submitted by Mr. Smith is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
| Ex. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Resignation Letter |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| PACIFIC OAK STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY REIT, INC. | ||
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| Dated: September 1, 2021 | BY: | /s/ Michael A. Bender |
| Michael A. Bender | ||
| Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
Document
Exhibit 99.1
August 31, 2021
Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT, Inc.
11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1670
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Attention: Board of Directors
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I hereby resign from the board of directors of Pacific Oak Strategic Opportunity REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) and all committees thereof, effective as of September 1, 2021. There were no disagreements between the Company and me relative to this resignation.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service.
Sincerely,
/s/ Eric J. Smith
Eric J. Smith