Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (WHLR) 8-K/A Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Exhibit 99.1

September 13, 2019

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.

2529 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 200

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Attn: Board of Directors

Gentlemen:

Effective immediately, I hereby voluntarily and irrevocably tender my resignation as a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) and from any and all other capacities and positions at the Company, including without limitation, any position as a member of any committee of the Board.

Sincerely,

/s/ Sean F. Armstrong        

Name: Sean F. Armstrong