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): November 18, 2022 |
AMERICA FIRST MULTIFAMILY INVESTORS, L.P.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware |
000-24843 |
47-0810385 |
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14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 211 |
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Omaha, Nebraska |
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 402 952-1235 |
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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:
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Trading |
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Beneficial Unit Certificates representing assignments of limited partnership interests in America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. |
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ATAX |
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The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
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 ☐
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. ☐
Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
On November 18, 2022, the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) approved the application of America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. (the “Partnership”) to have its beneficial unit certificates representing assignments of limited partnership interests in the Partnership (“BUCs”) listed on the NYSE. As previously announced, in connection with the listing on the NYSE the Partnership intends to change its name to Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP and, in this regard, anticipates that the BUCs will commence trading on the NYSE under the trading symbol “GHI.”
On November 22, 2022, the Partnership provided further written notice to the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Nasdaq”) that the Partnership expects to voluntarily delist the BUCs from the Nasdaq at the close of trading on December 2, 2022 and that trading will commence on the NYSE at market open on the following business day, December 5, 2022. The Partnership’s BUCs will continue to be traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “ATAX” until the listing on the NYSE commences.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 22, 2022, the Partnership issued a press release announcing the approval of the NYSE listing application and its intent to transfer the listing of the BUCs to the NYSE, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 to Form 8-K, the information provided under this Item 7.01 and the information attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 shall be deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation language of such filing, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this report are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for “forward-looking statements” provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of statements that include, but are not limited to, phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “future,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “estimates,” “potential,” “continue,” or other similar words or phrases. Similarly, statements that describe objectives, plans, or goals also are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of the Partnership. The Partnership cautions readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, implied, or projected by such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those risks detailed in the Partnership’s SEC filings (including but not limited to, the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K). Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements.
If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or if any of the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements proves to be incorrect, the developments and future events concerning the Partnership set forth in this report may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date of this document. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our expectations and beliefs to change. The Partnership assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, unless obligated to do so under the federal securities laws.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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AMERICA FIRST MULTIFAMILY INVESTORS, L. P. |
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November 22, 2022 |
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/s/ Jesse A. Coury |
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Printed: Jesse A. Coury |
Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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Omaha, Nebraska |
November 22, 2022
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Andy Grier
Investors Relations
402-952-1235
MEDIA CONTACT:
Karen Marotta
Greystone
212-896-9149
Karen.Marotta@greyco.com
America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. Announces Approval to List on the
New York Stock Exchange
Omaha, Nebraska – On November 22, 2022, America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. (NASDAQ: ATAX) (the “Partnership”) announced the approval of its application to list its beneficial unit certificates representing assigned limited partnership interests (“BUCs”) on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). As a result, the Partnership intends to voluntarily transfer the listing of the BUCs from the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) to the NYSE, and the Partnership has provided written notice to the Nasdaq to that effect. The Partnership previously announced its plans to change the Partnership’s legal name to Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP. The Partnership expects to commence trading on the NYSE as Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP upon market open on December 5, 2022, and will trade under the symbol “GHI”. The BUCs will continue to be traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “ATAX” until the close of trading on December 2, 2022.
“We are excited to begin this new chapter for the Partnership with listing our BUCs on the NYSE,” said Kenneth C. Rogozinski, Chief Executive of Officer of the Partnership. “Our inclusion on the NYSE under the well-respected Greystone brand is expected to provide long-term benefits for our unitholders.”
The Partnership previously released and posted on its website Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) in connection with the name change and the listing of the BUCs on the NYSE to provide additional information for the Partnership’s BUC holders. The FAQs can be found at www.ataxfund.com under the “Investor Information - Events & Presentations” section.
About America First Multifamily Investors, L.P.
America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. was formed on April 2, 1998 under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act for the primary purpose of acquiring, holding, selling and otherwise dealing with a portfolio of mortgage revenue bonds which have been issued to provide construction and/or permanent financing for affordable multifamily, student housing and commercial properties. ATAX is pursuing a business strategy of acquiring additional mortgage revenue bonds and other investments on a leveraged basis. ATAX expects and believes the interest earned on these mortgage revenue bonds is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. ATAX seeks to achieve its investment growth strategy by investing in additional mortgage revenue bonds and other investments as permitted by its Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement, dated September 15, 2015, taking advantage of attractive financing structures available in the securities market, and entering into interest rate risk management instruments. America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. press releases are available at www.ataxfund.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Information contained in this press release contains “forward-looking statements,” which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks involving current maturities of our financing arrangements and our ability to renew or refinance such maturities, fluctuations in short-term interest rates, collateral valuations, mortgage revenue bond investment valuations and overall economic and credit market conditions. For a further list and description of such risks, see the reports and other filings made by ATAX with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. ATAX disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.