WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Real Estate Investment Trust ("Washington REIT" or the "Company") (NYSE: WRE) announced the income tax treatment of its 2014 dividend distributions. This information represents final income allocations. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of Washington REIT dividend distributions.



                                                   Common Share Dividends

                                                   NYSE Ticker Symbol: WRE

                                                      CUSIP #939653101


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     Dividend Paid Gross Distribution Per Share    Ordinary Taxable Income Per   (Return of Capital) Non-Taxable    Unrecap Sec. 1250 Gain Per
          Date                                                Share                   Distribution Per Share                   Share
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      03/31/2014                          $0.30000                      $0.12186                           $0.15498                        $0.02316
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      06/30/2014                          $0.30000                      $0.12186                           $0.15498                        $0.02316
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      09/30/2014                          $0.30000                      $0.12186                           $0.15498                        $0.02316
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      12/31/2014                          $0.30000                      $0.12186                           $0.15498                        $0.02316
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        TOTALS:                           $1.20000                      $0.48744                           $0.61992                        $0.09264
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                                           100.00%                      40.620%                           51.660%                         7.720%
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Washington REIT is a self-administered, self-managed, equity real estate investment trust investing in income-producing properties in the greater Washington metro region. Washington REIT owns a diversified portfolio of 56 properties totaling approximately 7 million square feet of commercial space and 3,053 residential units, and land held for development. These 56 properties consist of 25 office properties, 17 retail centers and 14 multi-family properties. Washington REIT shares are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WRE).



    CONTACT:                     1775 Eye St., N.W., Suite 1000

    William T. Camp              Washington, DC 20006

    Executive Vice President and Tel 202-774-3200

    Chief Financial Officer      www.washreit.com

    E-Mail: bcamp@washreit.com

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