Current Report Filing (8-k)
September 07 2017 - 4:16PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
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September 7, 2017
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RAIT Financial Trust
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
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1-14760
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23-2919819
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of incorporation)
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File Number)
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Identification No.)
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Two Logan Square, 100 N. 18
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St., 23
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Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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19103
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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(215) 207-2100
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N/A
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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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
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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.
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Item 8.01. Other Information.
On September 7, 2017, RAIT Financial Trust (“RAIT”) issued a press release announcing that the Board of Trustees of RAIT has formed a committee of independent members to explore and evaluate strategic and financial alternatives for RAIT
. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release, dated September 7, 2017
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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RAIT Financial Trust
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September 7, 2017
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By:
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/s/ Scott L.N. Davidson
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Name: Scott L.N. Davidson
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Title: Chief Executive Officer and President
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Exhibit Index