UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2024
SILVER STAR PROPERTIES REIT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Maryland | | 001-41786 | | 26-3455189 |
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2909 Hillcroft, Suite 420
Houston, Texas 77057
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(713) 467-2222
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
In two filings in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland dated January 30, 2024, Allen Hartman and Hartman vREIT XXI, Inc. (together, “Hartman”) have asserted legal challenges to Silver Star Properties REIT, Inc.’s (the “Company”) previously disclosed Rights Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2023 (the “Rights Agreement”), and seek declaratory and injunctive relief that would prevent the Rights Agreement from operating in accordance with its terms. The Company believes Hartman’s claims are meritless and intends to vigorously defend itself against them.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 5, 2024, the Company issued a press release disclosing the legal challenges discussed above and reiterating the Company’s commitment to self-storage, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information provided pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 in Item 9.01, are “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filings. The furnishing of the remarks is not intended to constitute a representation that such furnishing is required by Regulation FD or that the remarks include material investor information that is not otherwise publicly available. In addition, the Company does not assume any obligation to update such information in the future.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Exhibits
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
+Furnished herewith.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SILVER STAR PROPERTIES REIT, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Gerald W. Haddock
Name: Gerald W. Haddock
Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee
Date: February 5, 2024
