ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) released today the Federal income tax treatment for 2014 distributions to holders of its Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (NYSE: FRT).

Federal Realty Investment Trust is an equity real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, management, development, and redevelopment of high quality retail assets. Federal Realty's portfolio is located primarily in strategic metropolitan markets in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and California. Federal Realty has paid quarterly dividends to its shareholders continuously since its founding in 1962, and has the longest consecutive record of annual dividend increases in the REIT industry.

The characterization of distributions on our common shares traded under the ticker symbol FRT is as follows:

 

Distribution Type

CUSIP

Record Date

Payable Date

Distribution Per Share

Taxable Ordinary Dividend

Qualified Dividend

Capital Gains

Nontaxable Distributions

313747206

1/2/2014

1/15/2014

$0.780000

$0.772200

$0.000000

$0.007800

$0.000000

 

3/21/2014

4/15/2014

$0.780000

$0.772200

$0.000000

$0.007800

$0.000000

 

6/23/2014

7/15/2014

$0.780000

$0.772200

$0.000000

$0.007800

$0.000000

 

9/22/2014

10/15/2014

$0.870000

$0.861300

$0.000000

$0.008700

$0.000000

   

2014 Totals

$3.210000

$3.177900

$0.000000

$0.032100

$0.000000

The company did not incur any foreign taxes.  Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of Federal Realty distributions.  Should you need any additional information, contact Brittany Schmelz, Investor Relations, at 301-998-8265.

About Federal Realty
Federal Realty is a recognized leader in the ownership, operation and redevelopment of high-quality retail based properties located primarily in major coastal markets from Washington, D.C. to Boston as well as San Francisco and Los Angeles.  Founded in 1962, our mission is to deliver long term, sustainable growth through investing in densely populated, affluent communities where retail demand exceeds supply.  Our expertise includes creating urban, mixed-use neighborhoods like Santana Row in San Jose, California, Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland and Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts. These unique and vibrant environments that combine shopping, dining, living and working provide a destination experience valued by their respective communities.  Federal Realty's 89 properties include over 2,400 tenants in approximately 20.1 million square feet of retail space and 1,500 residential units. 

Federal Realty has paid quarterly dividends to its shareholders continuously since its founding in 1962, and has increased its dividend rate for 47 consecutive years, the longest record in the REIT industry. Federal Realty shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol FRT. For additional information about Federal Realty and its properties, visit www.FederalRealty.com.

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Brittany Schmelz

Andrea Simpson

Investor Relations Coordinator

Director, Marketing

301/998-8265

617/684-1511

bschmelz@federalrealty.com

asimpson@federalrealty.com

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