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 Weingarten Realty Investors Declares Special Cash Dividend

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Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) has declared a special cash dividend of $0.36 per common share, scheduled for payment on December 29, 2020, to shareholders of record by December 22, 2020. This dividend reflects significant gains from property dispositions throughout 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the company managed 162 properties across 15 states, totaling approximately 31.0 million square feet of space.

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HOUSTON--()--Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) announced today that its Board of Trust Managers declared a special cash dividend of $0.36 per common share payable on December 29, 2020 to shareholders of record on December 22, 2020. This special dividend is largely a result of significant gains realized on dispositions of properties during 2020.

About Weingarten Realty Investors

Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI) is a shopping center owner, manager and developer. At September 30, 2020, the Company owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through its interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 162 properties which are located in 15 states spanning the country from coast to coast. These properties represent approximately 31.0 million square feet of which our interests in these properties aggregated approximately 21.0 million square feet of leasable area. To learn more about the Company’s operations and growth strategies, please visit www.weingarten.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included herein that state the Company’s or Management’s intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which by their nature, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include those related to the COVID-19 pandemic, about which there are still many unknowns, including the duration of the pandemic and the extent of its impact, as well as those discussed in the Company’s regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which include other information or factors that may impact the Company’s performance.

Projections involve numerous assumptions such as rental income (including assumptions on percentage rent), interest rates, tenant defaults, occupancy rates, volume and pricing of properties held for disposition, volume and pricing of acquisitions, expenses (including salaries and employee costs), insurance costs and numerous other factors. Not all of these factors are determinable at this time and actual results may vary from the projected results, and may be above or below the ranges indicated. The above ranges represents management’s estimate of results based upon these assumptions as of the date of this press release. Accordingly, there is no assurance that our projections will be realized.

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Michelle Wiggs, Phone: 713.866.6050

 

FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Weingarten Realty Investors (WRI)?

Weingarten Realty Investors declared a special cash dividend of $0.36 per common share.

When will the special dividend for WRI be paid?

The special dividend will be paid on December 29, 2020.

What are the risks mentioned in Weingarten Realty's press release?

The risks include uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the company's performance.

How many properties does Weingarten Realty Investors manage?

Weingarten Realty Investors manages a total of 162 properties across 15 states.

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