EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) today announced that its Board of Trustees has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.79 per share for its common
shares for the first quarter of 2013. The dividend is payable April 15,
2013 to shareholders of record on March 28, 2013. This dividend
represents an annualized dividend of $3.16 per common share, an increase
of 5.3% over prior year.
In addition, the Company anticipates paying dividends on its outstanding
common shares on a monthly basis beginning in the second quarter of
2013. Accordingly, it is expected that the first monthly dividend will
be payable on May 15, 2013 to common shareholders of record on April 30,
2013.
The Company also declared dividends on its three outstanding issues of
preferred stock:
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5.75% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares (NYSE:EPRprC)
dividend of $0.359375 per share payable April 15, 2013 to shareholders
of record on March 28, 2013
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9.00% Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares (NYSE:EPRprE)
dividend of $0.5625 per share payable April 15, 2013 to shareholders
of record on March 28, 2013
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6.625% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (NYSE:EPRprF)
dividend of $0.4140625 per share payable April 15, 2013 to
shareholders of record on March 28, 2013
About EPR Properties
EPR Properties is a specialty real estate investment trust (REIT) that
invests in properties in select market segments which require unique
industry knowledge, while offering the potential for stable and
attractive returns. Our total investments exceed $3.2 billion and our
primary investment segments are Entertainment, Recreation and Education.
We adhere to rigorous underwriting and investing criteria centered on
key industry and property level cash flow standards. We believe our
focused niche approach provides a competitive advantage, and the
potential for higher growth and better yields. Further information is
available at www.eprkc.com.
