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):
March 26, 2014
CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland | 001-36239 | 20-3536671 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
5 Concourse Parkway, Suite 2325
Atlanta, GA 30328
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (855) 858-9794
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 26, 2014, a prospective buyer under an existing option agreement exercised its option for the purchase of approximately 3,000 acres of land in Georgia from Timberlands II, LLC for approximately $9.0 million, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2014.
This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions, discuss future expectations, describe future plans and strategies, contain financial and operating projections or state other forward-looking information. The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future events, actions, plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company’s actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s views on this date. Furthermore, except as required by law, the Company is under no duty to, and does not intend to, update any of our forward-looking statements after this date, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
CATCHMARK TIMBER TRUST, INC. | ||
Date: March 27, 2014 | By: | /s/ BRIAN M. DAVIS |
Brian M. Davis Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||