Wheeler REIT Reports Significant Dilution from Preferred Stock Redemption and Further Note Conversion Price Adjustment

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Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust announced the February redemption of Series D Preferred Stock, resulting in substantial common stock dilution, and a further downward adjustment to the conversion price of its 7.00% Subordinated Convertible Notes.

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• Series D Preferred Stock Redemption

  The company redeemed 10,700 shares of Series D Preferred Stock, settling the approximately $452,670 obligation by issuing 95,904 shares of common stock.

• Significant Common Stock Dilution

  The issuance of 95,904 common shares represents a substantial increase in the outstanding common stock, following a recent reverse stock split.

• Convertible Note Conversion Price Adjusted Downward

  The conversion price for the 7.00% Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2031 was further adjusted to $2.60 per share, a 45% discount to the recent volume-weighted average price, indicating increased future dilution potential.

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This 8-K details the ongoing financial maneuvers by Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, highlighting significant dilution from the monthly Series D Preferred Stock redemptions. The issuance of 95,904 common shares to settle preferred stock redemptions represents a substantial increase in the common share count relative to the company's small market capitalization. Furthermore, the conversion price for the 7.00% Subordinated Convertible Notes was adjusted downward to $2.60, a deep discount to recent trading prices, signaling potential for even greater dilution if these notes are converted. This continues a pattern of dilutive actions, including a recent reverse stock split, indicating persistent financial challenges and a need to manage its capital structure at the expense of common shareholders.