~ Contractual cash flows with over 97% of annualized lease income backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government creates dividend resiliency and an opportunity for investors to currently earn a roughly 9% anticipated annual dividend yield on investment* ~
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2024--
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA), a fully integrated real estate investment trust focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to U.S. Government agencies, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.265 per common share. The dividend will be payable on March 18, 2024 to shareholders of record on March 6, 2024.
*Anticipated annual dividend yield on investment is based on DEA’s closing stock price on the NYSE on February 20, 2024, and an annualized quarterly cash dividend of $0.265 per common share.
About Easterly Government Properties, Inc.
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:DEA) is based in Washington, D.C., and focuses primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to the U.S. Government. Easterly’s experienced management team brings specialized insight into the strategy and needs of mission-critical U.S. Government agencies for properties leased to such agencies either directly or through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). For further information on the company and its properties, please visit www.easterlyreit.com.
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Easterly Government Properties, Inc.
Lindsay S. Winterhalter
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Operations
202-596-3947
IR@easterlyreit.com
Source: Easterly Government Properties, Inc.