Hartman Shareholder Alliance Blasts Silver Star Properties REIT (SSPN) for Mismanaged Asset Sales, Urges Vote for Disciplined Liquidation and Capital Return

Summary

On June 17, 2025, the Hartman Shareholder Alliance criticized Silver Star Properties’ asset liquidation strategy, calling it a case study in value destruction. The letter detailed how stabilized office properties with strong occupancy under former CEO Al Hartman were later mismanaged, leading to occupancy declines and fire-sale prices—realizing only 26% to 42% of their estimated 2022 values. Hartman blamed failed leasing, maintenance cuts, and poor oversight. He urged shareholders to vote the BLUE card to elect directors committed to disciplined liquidation and returning capital, not continuing reckless sales.

June 17, 2025

When Assets Are Mismanaged, Shareholders Pay the Price

Dear Fellow Shareholder,

Let’s look at the facts — and what they reveal.

In June 2022, just two months before Al Hartman was removed as CEO (August 2022), key office properties were stabilized and generating strong rental income. But under new leadership, occupancy collapsed and the properties realized sales value often lower than what was paid 10+ years ago. These were not distressed assets; they became distressed through neglect and mismanagement.

Our path is different.

We believe in experienced management, clear financial reporting, and returning capital to shareholders — not squandering it through rushed, below-market asset sales.

Let’s stop this pattern before more value is lost.

Vote the BLUE card to elect Longnecker, Thomas, and Hartman directors who will focus on a disciplined liquidation of the company and a return of capital to the shareholders.

Sincerely,

Al Hartman
The Hartman Shareholder Alliance

Source:

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/831616/000110465925060299/tm2518260d1_dfan14a.htm

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