Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI) released today the Federal income tax treatment of its 2013 cash distributions to holders of its Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, its depositary shares of 6.75% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, and its depositary shares of 6.50% Series F Cumulative Preferred Shares.

       

Weingarten Realty Investors Common Shares

   

Symbol: WRI

   

CUSIP: 948741103

Ex-Dividend

Date

     Record

Date

     Payable

Date

     Total

Distribution

Per Share

     Ordinary

Dividends

     Total Capital

Gain

Distribution

     Unrecaptured

Sec 1250

Gain (1)

     Return of

Capital

(Nontaxable

Distribution)

03/05/2013     03/07/2013     03/15/2013     $0.305     $0.153991     $0.151009     $0.081957     $0.000000
06/04/2013     06/06/2013     06/14/2013     $0.305     $0.153991     $0.151009     $0.081957     $0.000000
09/03/2013     09/05/2013     09/13/2013     $0.305     $0.153991     $0.151009     $0.081957     $0.000000
12/03/2013     12/05/2013     12/13/2013     $0.305     $0.153991     $0.151009     $0.081957     $0.000000
                                           
            2013 Total     $1.22     $0.615964     $0.604036     $0.327828     $0.000000
                           

Weingarten Realty Investors 6.75% Series D Preferred Shares

   

Symbol: WRIPrD

   

CUSIP: 948741509

Ex-Dividend

Date

     Record

Date

     Payable

Date

     Total

Distribution

Per Share

     Ordinary

Dividends

     Total Capital

Gain

Distribution

     Unrecaptured

Sec 1250

Gain (1)

     Return of

Capital

(Nontaxable

Distribution)

03/05/2013     03/07/2013     03/15/2013     $0.421875     $0.213000     $0.208875     $0.113363     $0.000000
      03/18/2013     03/18/2013     $0.014063     $0.007100     $0.006963     $0.003779     $0.000000
                                           
            2013 Total     $0.435938     $0.220100     $0.215838     $0.117142     $0.000000
                           

Weingarten Realty Investors 6.5% Series F Preferred Shares

   

Symbol: WRIPrF

   

CUSIP: 948741889

Ex-Dividend

Date

     Record

Date

     Payable

Date

     Total

Distribution

Per Share

     Ordinary

Dividends

     Total Capital

Gain

Distribution

     Unrecaptured

Sec 1250

Gain (1)

     Return of

Capital

(Nontaxable

Distribution)

03/05/2013     03/07/2013     03/15/2013     $0.406250     $0.205111     $0.201139     $0.109164     $0.000000
      06/05/2013     06/05/2013     $0.361111     $0.182321     $0.178790     $0.097035     $0.000000
06/04/2013     06/06/2013     06/14/2013     $0.406250     $0.205111     $0.201139     $0.109164     $0.000000
09/03/2013     09/05/2013     09/13/2013     $0.406250     $0.205111     $0.201139     $0.109164     $0.000000
12/03/2013     12/05/2013     12/13/2013     $0.406250     $0.205111     $0.201139     $0.109164     $0.000000
                                           
            2013 Total     $1.986111     $1.002765     $0.983346     $0.533691     $0.000000
 

(1) Represents additional characterization of, and is a part of, "Total Capital Gain Distribution."

 

Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of Weingarten Realty Investors cash distributions. For additional information, contact Weingarten's Investor Relations Department.

About Weingarten Realty Investors

Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI) is a shopping center owner, manager and developer. At September 30, 2013, 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 273 properties which are located in 21 states spanning the country from coast to coast. These properties represent approximately 50.4 million square feet of which our interests in these properties aggregated approximately 30.1 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

In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which Weingarten operates, management's beliefs, and assumptions made by management. It is important to note that Weingarten's actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict. Reference is made to Weingarten's regulatory filings with the SEC for information or factors that may impact Weingarten's performance.

Weingarten Realty Investors
Michelle Wiggs, (713) 866-6050