W. P. Carey Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.860 per Share

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W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.860 per share, reflecting the company's strategic plan to exit office assets within its portfolio and a lower payout ratio. The dividend is payable on January 16, 2024, to stockholders of record as of December 29, 2023. W. P. Carey, celebrating its 50th anniversary, ranks among the largest net lease REITs with a well-diversified portfolio of high-quality, operationally critical commercial real estate.

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• The strategic plan to exit office assets may lead to a decrease in the company's overall portfolio value and potential loss of rental income from these assets.

Reflects Company's Strategic Exit from Office

NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- W. P. Carey Inc. (W. P. Carey, NYSE: WPC) reported today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.860 per share, equivalent to an annualized dividend rate of $3.44 per share, reflecting both the Company's strategic plan to exit the office assets within its portfolio (announced on September 21, 2023) and a lower payout ratio. The dividend is payable on January 16, 2024 to stockholders of record as of December 29, 2023.

Jason Fox, Chief Executive Officer, W. P. Carey said: "The dividend announced today takes into account the impacts of our recently announced strategic plan to exit our office assets and sets a new baseline from which to grow going forward. It also reflects a lower payout ratio, enabling us to retain higher cash flow that can be redeployed into new investments. We believe this approach will enhance our cost of capital, supporting AFFO growth and a rising dividend over time, in addition to providing a steady source of income to our shareholders."

W. P. Carey Inc.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, W. P. Carey ranks among the largest net lease REITs with a well-diversified portfolio of high-quality, operationally critical commercial real estate, which includes 1,413 net lease properties covering approximately 171 million square feet and a portfolio of 86 self-storage operating properties, pro forma for the spin-off of Net Lease Office Properties, as of September 30, 2023. With offices in New York, London, Amsterdam and Dallas, the company remains focused on investing primarily in single-tenant, industrial, warehouse and retail properties located in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe, under long-term net leases with built-in rent escalations.

www.wpcarey.com 

Institutional Investors:
Peter Sands
1 (212) 492-1110
institutionalir@wpcarey.com

Individual Investors:
W. P. Carey Inc.
1 (212) 492-8920
ir@wpcarey.com

Press Contact:
Anna McGrath
1 (212) 492-1166
amcgrath@wpcarey.com 

 

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FAQ

What is the dividend declared by W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC)?

W. P. Carey declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.860 per share, equivalent to an annualized dividend rate of $3.44 per share.

When is the dividend payable to stockholders?

The dividend is payable on January 16, 2024, to stockholders of record as of December 29, 2023.

What is W. P. Carey Inc.'s (WPC) strategic plan?

The strategic plan involves exiting office assets within its portfolio.

What is the company's portfolio composition?

W. P. Carey has a well-diversified portfolio of high-quality, operationally critical commercial real estate, including 1,413 net lease properties covering approximately 171 million square feet and a portfolio of 86 self-storage operating properties.

Where does W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) primarily invest?

The company primarily invests in single-tenant, industrial, warehouse, and retail properties located in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe.

What is the contact information for institutional investors?

Institutional investors can contact Peter Sands at (212) 492-1110 or institutionalir@wpcarey.com.

What is the contact information for individual investors?

Individual investors can contact W. P. Carey Inc. at (212) 492-8920 or ir@wpcarey.com.

Who can be contacted for press inquiries?

Anna McGrath can be contacted for press inquiries at (212) 492-1166 or amcgrath@wpcarey.com.