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): June 18, 2018 (June 13, 2018)
WHEELER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland | 001-35713 | 45-2681082 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
2529 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (757) 627-9088
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Item 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On June 13, 2018, the Board of Directors of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) determined that the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on October 3, 2018 (the “Annual Meeting”). The date of the Annual Meeting has been changed by more than 30 days from the anniversary date of the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In accordance with Rule 14a-5(f) and Rule 14a-8(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and the Company's Bylaws, the Company has set June 28, 2018 as the new deadline for receipt of stockholder proposals for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement for the Annual Meeting pursuant to Rule 14a-8. Stockholder proposals must comply with all of the applicable requirements set forth in the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) | Financial statement of businesses acquired. |
Not applicable.
(b) | Pro forma financial information. |
Not applicable.
(c) | Shell company transactions. |
Not Applicable.
(d) | Exhibits. |
Not Applicable.
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/ David Kelly | |
David Kelly | ||
Chief Executive Officer | ||
Dated: June 18, 2018