The deregistration is a final procedural step following the completed take-private. No further trading in WSR common shares is expected. Holders who tendered shares have already received $19.00 cash. No further action is required.
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Executive Summary
Whitestone REIT (WSR) filed Form 15-12G to terminate its SEC registration following its take-private acquisition by an affiliate of Ares Real Estate Management Holdings. The merger closed July 14, 2026, with shareholders receiving $19.00 per share, and the NYSE delisted the stock. This deregistration is a routine procedural step after the going-private transaction, leaving only one holder of record (the acquirer).
Key Facts
- Whitestone REIT filed Form 15-12G to terminate registration under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act.
- The filing is made by AREG Wizard Intermediate LP, the successor by merger to Whitestone REIT.
- The merger with an affiliate of Ares Real Estate Management Holdings closed on July 14, 2026.
- Each common share was converted into $19.00 cash in the take-private transaction.
- The NYSE filed a 25-NSE notification to delist WSR, effective July 27, 2026, with trading suspended immediately.
- As of the certification date, there is approximately 1 holder of record.
- The deregistration is effective as of July 24, 2026.
Financial Impact
Shareholders received $19.00 per share in cash upon merger close; no further financial impact from deregistration.
Risk Factors
- No remaining public market for WSR shares; deregistration eliminates SEC reporting and transparency.
- Any remaining shareholders who did not tender may face illiquid holdings and potential appraisal rights expiration.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 15-12G Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-315141 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-315141-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-315141 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-315141-index.html | 0001193125-26-315141 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-315141.txt | 0001193125-26-315141 |
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Sep 4, 2026 7w ago | Court Ruling | — | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
Jul 24, 2026 13w ago | 15-12G | — | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
Jul 21, 2026 13w ago | EFFECT | — | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
Jul 14, 2026 14w ago | 8-K | $18.99 | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
Jul 14, 2026 14w ago | 25-NSE | $18.99 | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
May 19, 2026 22w ago | DEFM14A | $18.97 | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
Apr 9, 2026 28w ago | DEFA14A | $18.93 $18.97 | ▲ +0.21% | ▼ −10.57% | — |
Apr 9, 2026 28w ago | 8-K | $18.93 $18.97 | ▲ +0.21% | ▼ −10.57% | — |
Apr 9, 2026 28w ago | Press Release | $18.93 $18.97 | ▲ +0.21% | ▼ −10.57% | — |
Apr 8, 2026 28w ago | Press Release | $18.93 $18.97 | ▲ +0.21% | ▼ −10.57% | — |
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