Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc 8-K, filed Apr 14, 2020
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (WHLR)
About this 8-K
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc filed this 8-K on April 14, 2020, reporting on events of April 13, 2020.
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2020
WHEELER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Maryland | 001-35713 | 45-2681082 |
|---|---|---|
| (State<br> or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission<br><br>File Number) | (IRS employer<br><br>identification number) |
| 2529 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 200 | ||
| --- | --- | |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 23452 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (757) 627-9088
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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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | WHLR | Nasdaq Capital Market |
| Series B Convertible Preferred Stock | WHLRP | Nasdaq Capital Market |
| Series D Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock | WHLRD | Nasdaq Capital Market |
Item 5.02 Departure of Certain Officers; Election of Directors;Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On April 13, 2020, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) terminated the employment of the Company’s chief executive officer and president, David Kelly, with immediate effect. Mr. Kelly will not receive any severance in connection with the termination of his employment.
Daniel Khoshaba, a current director of the Company, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| WHEELER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC. | |
|---|---|
| By: | /s/ Crystal Plum |
| Crystal Plum | |
| Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: April 14, 2020