MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Education Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EDR), a leader in the ownership, management and development of student housing, today announced the final tax characterization for the Company's total dividend of $0.82 per common share (CUSIP: 28140H104) paid during the calendar year ending December 31, 2008.
Non-Taxable
Taxable Distribution
Record Payment Total Ordinary (Return of
Date Date Dividend Dividend Capital)
01/22/2008 02/05/2008 $0.2050 $0.0000 $0.2050
04/30/2008 05/15/2008 $0.2050 $0.0000 $0.2050
07/31/2008 08/15/2008 $0.2050 $0.0000 $0.2050
10/31/2008 11/17/2008 $0.2050 $0.0000 $0.2050
About Education Realty Trust
Education Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EDR) is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust that owns, develops and manages high-quality student housing communities throughout the United States. The Company has ownership and management interest in 65 properties with 38,143 beds in a total of 21 states. For more information please visit the company's Web site at www.educationrealty.com.