Washington Real Estate Investment Announces Income Tax Treatment of Its 2011 Dividend Distribution

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT) (NYSE:WRE) announced the income tax treatment of its 2011 dividend distributions. This information represents final income allocations. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of WRIT dividend distributions.

 
Common Share Dividends

NYSE Ticker Symbol: WRE

CUSIP #939653101

                         

Dividend
Paid Date

 

Gross
Distribution
Per Share

 

Ordinary
Taxable
Income
Per Share

 

(Return of
Capital)
Non-Taxable
Distribution
Per Share

 

 

 

Qualified
Dividends

 

Unrecap Sec.
1250 Gain
Per Share

 

Capital
Gain
Per Share

03/31/2011   $0.43375   $0.26131   $0.07229   $0.02214   $0.05569   $0.02232
06/30/2011   $0.43375   $0.26131   $0.07229   $0.02214   $0.05569   $0.02232
09/30/2011   $0.43375   $0.26131   $0.07229   $0.02214   $0.05569   $0.02232
12/30/2011   $0.43375   $0.26131   $0.07229   $0.02214   $0.05569   $0.02232
TOTALS:   $1.73500   $1.04524   $0.28916   $0.08856   $0.22276   $0.08928
    100.00%   60.245%   16.666%   5.104%   12.839%   5.146%
           

WRIT is a self-administered, self-managed, equity real estate investment trust investing in income-producing properties in the greater Washington metro region. WRIT owns a diversified portfolio of 71 properties totaling approximately 9 million square feet of commercial space and 2,540 residential units, and land held for development. These 71 properties consist of 26 office properties, 18 medical office properties, 16 retail centers and 11 multi-family properties. WRIT shares are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WRE).

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust
William T. Camp
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tel: 301-984-9400
Fax: 301-984-9610
bcamp@writ.com
www.writ.com

Source: Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT)