0001144204-14-010683.txt : 20140220 0001144204-14-010683.hdr.sgml : 20140220 20140219201234 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-14-010683 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20140217 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20140220 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20140219 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: American Homes 4 Rent CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001562401 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798] IRS NUMBER: 461229660 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36013 FILM NUMBER: 14627536 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 30601 WEST AGOURA ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 200 CITY: AGOURA HILLS STATE: CA ZIP: 91301 BUSINESS PHONE: (805) 413-5300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 30601 WEST AGOURA ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 200 CITY: AGOURA HILLS STATE: CA ZIP: 91301 8-K 1 v369231_8k.htm 8-K

 

 

 

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): February 17, 2014

 

AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

  

 

Maryland 001-36013 46-1229660
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation)    

  

30601 Agoura Road, Suite 200

Agoura Hills, California

 

91301

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

  

(805) 413-5300

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

  

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

  

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

  

o Pre-commencements communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

  

 
 

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On February 17, 2014, Peter J. Nelson, Chief Financial Officer, informed American Homes 4 Rent that he would resign his position with the company, after a transition period, to pursue other career interests. The company has begun the process of identifying Mr. Nelson’s successor. Mr. Nelson is expected to remain with the company into the second quarter to complete the company’s year-end financial reporting and to provide for an orderly transition for his replacement.

 

The company’s press release related to this announcement is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d)           Exhibits

  

Exhibit Number   Description
     
99.1   Press release dated February 19, 2014

  

 
 

  

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.

 

    AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT
     
     
Date: February 19, 2014   By: /s/ Stephanie Heim
      Stephanie Heim
      Vice President

  

 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

  

Exhibit Number   Description
     
99.1   Press release dated February 19, 2014

 

 

 

 EX-99.1 2 v369231_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

American Homes 4 Rent CFO Resigns

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) today announced that Peter J. Nelson, Chief Financial Officer, will resign his position, following a transition period, to pursue other career interests. Mr. Nelson joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in 2012.

The company has begun the process of identifying Mr. Nelson's successor. Mr. Nelson is expected to remain with the company into the second quarter to complete the company's year-end financial reporting and to provide for an orderly transition for his replacement.

"I would like to thank Pete for his contributions to American Homes 4 Rent," said David P. Singelyn, Chief Executive Officer. "Pete was instrumental to the success of the company's initial public offering last year, other capital-raising activities and building the financial infrastructure of the company. The experienced financial team he established will help ensure a seamless transition. On behalf of American Homes 4 Rent, I wish him the best for the future."

"I very much appreciated the opportunity to serve as Chief Financial Officer of American Homes 4 Rent during this exciting time," said Mr. Nelson. "I look forward to watching the company continue to grow and thrive with the foundation and management team we have in place."

About American Homes 4 Rent

American Homes 4 Rent is an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on acquiring, renovating, leasing, and operating single-family homes as rental properties. As of September 30, 2013, we owned 21,267 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states. We are a leader in the single-family home rental industry and "American Homes 4 Rent" is fast becoming a nationally recognized brand for rental homes known for high quality, good value and tenant satisfaction. Our common stock is a component of the Russell 1000 and Russell 3000 Indexes.

Additional information about American Homes 4 Rent is available on our website at www.americanhomes4rent.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements relate to beliefs, expectations or intentions and similar statements concerning matters that are not of historical fact and include the company's expectations with respect to the timing of locating a successor for Mr. Nelson. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the company's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results. For more information about potential factors that could affect the company's business, as well as risks relating to the company's business in general, see the company's prospectus dated December 20, 2013, included in Amendment No. 2 to our Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-192592) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 20, 2013.

The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and assumptions about future events. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to conform to actual results or changes in its expectations, unless required by law.

Contact: David P. Singelyn
American Homes 4 Rent
Tel: (855) 794-2447