EQC Equity Commonwealth

Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) today announced the tax treatment of its 2018 common and preferred share distributions, which are as follows:

Common Stock (CUSIP No. 294628102)

     

Record Date

 

Payable Date

 

Distribution Per Share

 

Ordinary Dividends

10/09/2018   10/23/2018   $2.50   $2.50     Total   $2.50   $2.50  

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

     

Record Date

 

Payable Date

 

Distribution Per Share

 

Ordinary Dividends

1/30/2018 2/15/2018 $0.40625 $0.40625 4/27/2018 5/15/2018 $0.40625 $0.40625 7/30/2018 8/15/2018 $0.40625 $0.40625 10/29/2018   11/15/2018   $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. 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 in the United States. As of September 30, 2018, EQC’s portfolio comprised 11 properties and 5.4 million square feet.

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Investor ContactSarah Byrnes, Equity Commonwealth, (312) 646-2801