Independence Realty Trust Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Dividend
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, payable on January 20, 2023, to stockholders recorded by December 30, 2022. This steady dividend demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to providing returns to its investors. IRT focuses on multifamily communities in non-gateway U.S. markets. The press release also mentions uncertainties due to potential economic challenges and risks associated with its merger with Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. (STAR).
- Quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share reflects company commitment to shareholder returns.
- Focus on multifamily properties in growing non-gateway U.S. markets enhances investment strategy.
- Uncertainties regarding potential impacts of COVID-19 on financial conditions.
- Risks associated with market demand for rental units and pricing pressures.
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