Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. on April 2, 2021. The filing serves to notify shareholders of the date for the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and establishes revised deadlines for shareholder proposals and director nominations.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is strictly procedural regarding corporate governance and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is the scheduling of the 2021 Annual Meeting for July 15, 2021. Because this date differs by more than thirty days from the anniversary of the 2020 annual meeting (May 28, 2020), the standard deadlines for shareholder proposals under Rule 14a-8 and director nominations under the Company's Bylaws no longer apply. Consequently, new deadlines have been established.
Guidance, Outlook, and Corporate Governance
- Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021.
- Record Date: April 19, 2021 (stockholders of record on this date are entitled to vote).
- Proposal Deadline: To be included in the proxy materials under Rule 14a-8, proposals must be received by the close of business on April 12, 2021.
- Nomination Deadline: To submit a nominee for director or a proposal outside of Rule 14a-8, notice must be received by the close of business (5:00 p.m. EST) on April 12, 2021.
- Submission Address: Proposals must be sent in writing to the Company Secretary, Angelica Beltran, at 2529 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the Record Date of April 19, 2021 to confirm voting eligibility.
- Note the strict April 12, 2021 deadline for submitting any shareholder proposals or director nominations.
- Confirm that the 2021 Annual Meeting will be held on July 15, 2021, with specific time and location details to be found in the subsequent proxy statement.
- Ensure any submissions are directed to the correct officer (Secretary Angelica Beltran) and address.