EQC Equity Commonwealth

Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) today announced the tax treatment of its 2017 preferred share distributions, which are as follows:

Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (CUSIP No. 294628201)

Record Date

     

Payable Date

     

Distribution Per Share

     

Return of Capital

1/30/2017 2/15/2017 $0.40625 $0.40625 4/28/2017 5/15/2017 $0.40625 $0.40625 7/28/2017 8/15/2017 $0.40625 $0.40625 10/30/2017       11/15/2017       $0.40625       $0.40625         Total       $1.62500       $1.62500  

This release is based on estimates and is subject to correction or adjustment when the tax filings are completed. The Company is releasing information at this time to aid those required to distribute Form 1099-DIV on the Company’s distributions. No material change in these classifications is expected.

Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to the specific tax treatment of the distributions they received from the Company.

About Equity Commonwealth

Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a Chicago based, internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) with commercial office properties throughout the United States. As of September 30, 2017, EQC’s portfolio is comprised of 20 properties and 11 million square feet.

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Investor ContactEquity CommonwealthSarah Byrnes, (312) 646-2801