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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 2, 2018


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, Georgia 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.

Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations

As a result of recent changes in applicable tax law, the discussion under the heading “Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations” in Exhibit 99.1 hereto (incorporated hereby reference) supersedes and replaces the discussion under the heading “Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations” in the prospectus dated June 16, 2017, which is a part of CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-218466) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2017.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    Exhibits
Exhibit No.
  
Exhibit Description
99.1
  






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 2, 2018
By:
/s/ BRIAN M. DAVIS
 
 
Brian M. Davis
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer