Wheeler REIT Formalizes 1-for-3 Reverse Stock Split, Adjusts Dilutive Preferred Stock Conversion Terms

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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust filed a prospectus supplement to formalize a one-for-three reverse stock split and adjust the conversion rates for its convertible notes and preferred stock, which are used for interest payments.

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• Reverse Stock Split Formalized

  The company officially implemented a one-for-three reverse stock split, effective April 17, 2026, to reduce outstanding common shares from 1,813,124 to approximately 604,374.

• Conversion Rate Adjustments

  Conversion rates for the 7.00% Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2031 and Series B and D Convertible Preferred Stock were proportionally adjusted to reflect the reverse split.

• Ongoing Dilutive Issuance

  The prospectus supplement updates the terms for the continued issuance of preferred stock as interest payments, which is an ongoing dilutive financing mechanism.

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This filing formalizes the one-for-three reverse stock split, which is typically a negative signal for micro-cap companies like Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, often indicating efforts to meet listing requirements or address financial challenges. The prospectus supplement updates the conversion terms for the company's 7.00% Subordinated Convertible Notes and Series B and D Preferred Stock, which are used to pay interest. This means the ongoing dilutive mechanism for interest payments will now operate under the new, post-split conversion rates, impacting existing and future shareholders.