Federal Realty Investment Trust Releases Tax Status Of 2014 Distributions

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Jan 16, 2015, 04:36 ET

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).

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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