November 2014 Dividend 8-K


 
 
 
 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
 
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (date of earliest event reported): November 17, 2014 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 
 
 
 
 
 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.

On November 17, 2014, Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that the Company has entered into a non-binding joint venture agreement with Lightbridge Properties, LLC and Lightbridge Franchise Company, LLC (collectively "Lightbridge"), that provides the Company with the opportunity to participate in the acquisition and development of Lightbridge's child-care franchises in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

On November 18, 2014, the Company issued a press release announcing the payment of a monthly cash dividend of $0.035 per share of common stock to record holders on November 30, 2014. The Company expects to pay the dividend on or about December 31, 2014.

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.
99.1
Press release, dated November 17, 2014, announcing the Company has entered into a non-binding joint venture agreement with Lightbridge.
99.2
Press release, dated November 18, 2014, announcing the payment, on or about December 31, 2014, of a monthly cash dividend of $0.035 per share of common stock to record holders on November 30, 2014.





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/ Jon S. Wheeler
 
 
Jon S. Wheeler
 
 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: November 18, 2014


























EXHIBIT INDEX
Number
Description of Exhibit
 
 
 
99.1
Press release, dated November 17, 2014, announcing the Company has entered into a non-binding joint venture agreement with Lightbridge.
99.2
Press release, dated November 18, 2014, announcing the payment, on or about December 31, 2014, of a monthly cash dividend of $0.035 per share of common stock to record holders on November 30, 2014.