PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (“IRT”) (NYSE: IRT) announced that today IRT’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share of IRT common stock, payable on April 24, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 2, 2020.
“We are closely monitoring the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak and following CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of our residents and employees,” said Scott Schaeffer, Chairman and CEO of IRT. “While it is difficult to estimate the duration and severity of the impact from Coronavirus, IRT remains well-positioned to navigate this period of uncertainty with a strong balance sheet and ample liquidity to continue to meet our dividend requirements.”
About Independence Realty Trust, Inc.
Independence Realty Trust (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily apartment properties across non-gateway U.S. markets, including Atlanta, Louisville, Memphis, and Raleigh. IRT’s investment strategy is focused on gaining scale within key amenity rich submarkets that offer good school districts, high-quality retail and major employment centers. IRT aims to provide stockholders attractive risk-adjusted returns through diligent portfolio management, strong operational performance, and a consistent return through distributions and capital appreciation. More information may be found on the Company’s website at www.irtliving.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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