Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (WHLR) reports a corporate governance event effective August 10, 2026. The company is incorporated in Maryland and trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols WHLR, WHLRP, WHLRD, and WHLRL.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the appointment of Jason F. Simone as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 10, 2026. Mr. Simone, age 48, has been with the company since 2022, most recently serving as Director of Corporate Finance. He previously held roles in corporate accounting and finance at Cedar Realty Trust, Inc., which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wheeler.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future financial performance. No new compensatory arrangements were entered into with Mr. Simone in connection with his appointment. The company disclosed no family relationships between Mr. Simone and other directors or officers, nor any undisclosed material interests in transactions.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of Jason F. Simone's appointment as CFO (August 10, 2026).
- Confirm that no new compensatory agreements were executed for this role.
- Review Mr. Simone's prior tenure at Cedar Realty Trust, Inc., now a subsidiary.
- Check subsequent filings for any financial updates or strategic shifts resulting from this leadership change.