TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. Announces Tax Treatment of 2021 Dividends

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TPG RE Finance Trust (NYSE: TRTX) announced the income tax treatment of its 2021 common stock and 6.25% Series C Preferred Stock dividends. For common stockholders, the total distribution per share was $0.9500, with ordinary income of $0.9500 per share. For the Series C Preferred Stock, the total distribution was $0.8507, also consisting entirely of ordinary income. Notably, ordinary income dividends qualify for a 20% deduction under IRC Section 199A. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors for specific treatment of these dividends.

Positive

• Total distribution per common share: $0.9500
• Total distribution per Series C Preferred share: $0.8507
• Ordinary income dividends eligible for 20% IRC Section 199A deduction

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• None.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: TRTX) (“TRTX” or the “Company”) today announced the income tax treatment of its 2021 common stock and its 6.25% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”) dividends.

The following table summarizes, for income tax purposes, the nature of cash dividends paid to the Company’s common stockholders for the tax year ended December 31, 2021:

Common Stock (CUSIP # 87266M107)
Record Date		Payment Date		Total Distribution per Share		Ordinary Income per Share (1)		Capital Gain per Share		Non-Dividend Distribution
3/26/2021		4/23/2021		$0.2000		$0.2000		$0.0000		$0.0000
6/28/2021		7/23/2021		0.2000		0.2000		0.0000		0.0000
9/29/2021		10/22/2021		0.2400		0.2400		0.0000		0.0000
12/29/2021(2)		1/25/2022		0.2400		0.2400		0.0000		0.0000
12/29/2021(2)(3)		1/25/2022		0.0700		0.0700		0.0000		0.0000
Totals				$0.9500		$0.9500		$0.0000		$0.0000

1.	Ordinary Income dividends are eligible for the 20% deduction applicable to “qualified REIT dividends” pursuant to IRC Section 199A.
2.	Pursuant to IRC Section 857(b)(9), cash distributions declared in October, November or December of 2021 to shareholders of record in such month and paid by the end of January 2022 are treated for federal income tax purposes as received by shareholders on December 31, 2021 to the extent of the Company’s 2021 tax earnings and profits.
3.	Represents a non-recurring special cash dividend.

The following table summarizes, for income tax purposes, the nature of cash dividends paid to the holders of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock for the tax year ended December 31, 2021:

Series C Preferred Stock (CUSIP# 87266M206)
Record Date		Payment Date		Total Distribution per Share		Ordinary Income per Share (1)		Capital Gain per Share		Non-Dividend Distribution
9/20/2021(2)		9/30/2021		$0.4601		$0.4601		$0.0000		$0.0000
12/20/2021		12/30/2021		0.3906		0.3906		0.0000		0.0000
Totals				$0.8507		$0.8507		$0.0000		$0.0000

1.	Ordinary Income dividends are eligible for the 20% deduction applicable to “qualified REIT dividends” pursuant to IRC Section 199A.
2.	The Series C Preferred Stock dividend covers the period from issuance (June 14, 2021) to, but excluding, September 30, 2021.

Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of the Company’s dividends. For additional information, refer to the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website.

ABOUT TRTX

TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. is a commercial real estate finance company that originates, acquires, and manages primarily first mortgage loans secured by institutional properties located in primary and select secondary markets in the United States. The Company is externally managed by TPG RE Finance Trust Management, L.P., a part of TPG Real Estate, which is the real estate investment platform of global alternative asset firm TPG. For more information regarding TRTX, visit https://www.tpgrefinance.com/.

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INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT

+1 (212) 405-8500

IR@tpgrefinance.com



MEDIA CONTACT

TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc.

Courtney Power

+1 (415) 743-1550

media@tpg.com

Source: TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc.

FAQ

What were the dividend payments for TPG RE Finance Trust in 2021?

TPG RE Finance Trust paid a total distribution of $0.9500 per common share and $0.8507 per Series C Preferred share in 2021.

When were the dividend payments for TRTX made in 2021?

The common stock dividend payments were made on April 23, July 23, October 22, and January 25, 2022. The Series C Preferred Stock dividends were paid on September 30 and December 30, 2021.

What is the tax treatment of TRTX dividends for 2021?

The ordinary income dividends qualify for a 20% deduction under IRC Section 199A, making them beneficial for tax purposes.

How should shareholders of TRTX handle dividend tax questions?

Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors regarding the specific treatment of TPG RE Finance Trust's dividends.