Washington Real Estate Investment Announces Income Tax Treatment of Its 2009 Dividend Distribution

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT) (NYSE:WRE) announced the income tax treatment of its 2009 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

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                            Ordinary    (Return of
Dividend     Gross          Taxable     Capital)       Unrecap Sec.   Capital
Paid Date    Distribution   Income      Non-Taxable    1250 Gain      Gain
             Per Share      Per Share   Distribution   Per Share      Per Share
                                        Per Share

03/31/2009   $0.4325        $0.3234     $0.0753        $0.0292        $0.0046

06/30/2009   $0.4325        $0.3234     $0.0753        $0.0292        $0.0046

09/30/2009   $0.4325        $0.3234     $0.0753        $0.0292        $0.0046

12/31/2009   $0.4325        $0.3234     $0.0753        $0.0292        $0.0046

TOTALS:      $1.7300        $1.2936     $0.3012        $0.1168        $0.0184

             100.00%        74.78%      17.41%         6.75%          1.06%



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 90 properties totaling approximately 11 million square feet of commercial space and 2,536 residential units. These 90 properties consist of 27 office properties, 20 industrial/flex properties, 18 medical office properties, 14 retail centers, 11 multi-family properties and land for development. WRIT shares are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WRE).


    Source: Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT)