MAA Announces Increase to Quarterly Common Dividend

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MAA (NYSE: MAA) has announced a quarterly dividend payment of $1.025 per share, set to be paid on January 29, 2021, for shareholders recorded by January 15, 2021. This represents a 2.5% increase over the previous rate, elevating the annualized dividend to $4.10 per share, marking MAA's eleventh consecutive annual increase in its common dividend. The dividend declaration occurred ahead of the company's earnings announcement, which is scheduled for January 27, 2021.

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• Quarterly dividend increased to $1.025 per share.
• Annualized dividend payout rises to $4.10 per share.
• Eleventh consecutive annual dividend increase.

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GERMANTOWN, Tenn., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MAA (NYSE: MAA) today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend payment of $1.025 per share of common stock to be paid on January 29, 2021 to shareholders of record on January 15, 2021, representing a 2.5% increase over the prior rate.

The increase will raise the annualized dividend payout to $4.10 per share of common stock, an increase of $0.10 per share from the prior dividend level. This is MAA's eleventh consecutive annual increase of its common dividend.

As established in prior quarters, the board of directors declared the quarterly common dividend in advance of MAA's earnings announcement that is expected to be made on January 27, 2021.

About MAA
MAA is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) and member of the S&P 500. MAA owns or has ownership interest in apartment communities throughout the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. focused on delivering strong, full-cycle investment performance. For further details, please refer to www.maac.com or contact Investor Relations at investor.relations@maac.com.

Certain matters in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended with respect to our expectations for future periods. Such statements include statements made about the payment of common dividends. The ability to meet the payment of common dividends in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements could differ materially from the projection due to a number of factors, including a downturn in general economic conditions or the capital markets, changes in interest rates and other items that are difficult to control such as increases in real estate taxes in many of our markets, as well as the other general risks inherent in the apartment and real estate businesses. Reference is hereby made to the filings of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, reports on Form 8-K, and its annual report on Form 10-K, particularly including the risk factors contained in the latter filing.

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FAQ

What is the upcoming dividend payment date for MAA?

The upcoming dividend payment date for MAA is January 29, 2021.

How much is the quarterly dividend for MAA?

The quarterly dividend for MAA is $1.025 per share.

What is the annual dividend payout for MAA after the increase?

The annual dividend payout for MAA is $4.10 per share after the increase.

When do shareholders need to be on record to receive the MAA dividend?

Shareholders must be on record by January 15, 2021, to receive the dividend.

Is the dividend increase for MAA sustainable?

While the dividend increase reflects strong performance, future sustainability may depend on various economic factors.