Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Income Tax Treatment of Its 2008 Dividend Distribution

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ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT) (NYSE:WRE) announced the income tax treatment of its 2008 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

                          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

03/31/2008  $ 0.4225      $ 0.2533    $ 0.0740      $ 0.0267      $ 0.0685

06/30/2008  $ 0.4325      $ 0.2593    $ 0.0758      $ 0.0273      $ 0.0701

09/30/2008  $ 0.4325      $ 0.2593    $ 0.0758      $ 0.0273      $ 0.0701

12/31/2008  $ 0.4325      $ 0.2593    $ 0.0758      $ 0.0273      $ 0.0701

TOTALS:     $ 1.7200      $ 1.0312    $ 0.3014      $ 0.1086      $ 0.2788

              100.00 %      59.95  %    17.53  %      6.31   %      16.21  %

WRIT is a self-administered, self-managed, equity real estate investment trust investing in income-producing properties in the greater Washington metro region. WRIT's dividends have increased every year for 38 consecutive years. WRIT owns a diversified portfolio of 93 properties consisting of 14 retail centers, 28 office properties, 17 medical office properties, 22 industrial/flex properties, 12 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

Released January 13, 2009