Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) Announces Fourth Quarter Dividends on Common Stock, 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and 7.125% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, and Annual Dividends on Series T Redeemable Preferred Stock

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Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (NYSE: BRG) declared its fourth-quarter cash dividends for 2020, amounting to $0.1625 per share for Class A and Class C common stock. Additionally, dividends for preferred stocks include $0.515625 for Series A, $0.4765625 for Series C, and $0.4453125 for Series D. Payments are scheduled for January 5, 2021, to shareholders of record by December 24, 2020, while Series T dividends will be paid on December 29, 2020. The company focuses on acquiring and developing quality residential properties.

Positive

• Authorized quarterly dividends reflect confidence in financial stability.
• Dividend payments enhance shareholder income.
• Inclusion in Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes indicates market recognition.

Negative

• Potential adverse effects of COVID-19 on operations and cash flow.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared quarterly cash dividends on the Company's Class A common stock (the "Class A Common Stock") and the Company's Class C common stock (the "Class C Common Stock") for the fourth quarter of 2020, in each case in the amount of $0.1625 per share (collectively, the "Common Dividends").  In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") for the fourth quarter of 2020, in the amount of $0.515625 per share (the "Series A Preferred Dividend").  In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock") for the fourth quarter of 2020, in the amount of $0.4765625 per share (the "Series C Preferred Dividend").  Further, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.125% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series D Preferred Stock") for the fourth quarter of 2020, in the amount of $0.4453125 per share (the "Series D Preferred Dividend").  Finally, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared an annual dividend on the Company's Series T Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series T Preferred Stock") for the period from and including the later of  (i) January 2020 or (ii) the month of original issuance of each such share of Series T Preferred Stock, equal to an annual rate of $0.05 per share (the "Series T Preferred Dividends").

The Common Dividends, the Series A Preferred Dividend, the Series C Preferred Dividend and the Series D Preferred Dividend will each be payable in cash on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 to Class A Common stockholders, Class C Common stockholders, Series A Preferred stockholders, Series C Preferred stockholders and Series D Preferred stockholders of record (respectively) as of Thursday, December 24, 2020.

The Series T Preferred Dividends will be payable in shares of Series T Preferred Stock on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 to Series T Preferred stockholders of record as of Thursday, December 24, 2020. Newly-issued shares of Series T Preferred Stock held for only a portion of the applicable dividend period will receive a prorated Series T Preferred Dividend based on the actual number of months in the dividend period during which each such share of Series T Preferred Stock was outstanding, as permitted under the Articles Supplementary to the Company's charter dated November 13, 2019. 

About Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on developing and acquiring a diversified portfolio of institutional-quality highly amenitized live/work/play apartment communities in demographically attractive knowledge economy growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company's objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through value-add improvements to properties and to operations.  The Company is included in the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes.  BRG has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes

For more information, please visit the Company's website at: www.bluerockresidential.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes.  Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company's actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Currently, one of the most significant factors is the potential adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and performance of the Company and its tenants, partners and employees, as well as the real estate market and the global economy and financial markets. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company and its tenants, partners and employees will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact (including governmental actions that may vary by jurisdiction, such as mandated business closing; stay-at-home orders; limits on group activity; and actions to protect residential tenants from eviction), and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, including national and local employment rates and the corresponding impact on the Company's tenants' ability to pay their rent on time or at all, among others. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 24, 2020, and subsequent filings by the Company with the SEC. We claim the safe harbor protection for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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FAQ

What is the dividend amount for BRG in Q4 2020?

Bluerock Residential Growth REIT declared dividends of $0.1625 per share for Class A and Class C common stock.

When will BRG dividends be paid?

Dividends will be paid on January 5, 2021, for common and preferred stocks, and December 29, 2020, for Series T Preferred Stock.

What are the record dates for BRG's Q4 2020 dividends?

The record date for all dividends is December 24, 2020.

What is the impact of COVID-19 on BRG's financial condition?

COVID-19 poses risks to BRG's financial performance, including potential impacts on rent collection and overall operations.