Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI) released today the Federal income tax treatment of its 2012 cash distributions to holders of its Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, its depositary shares of 6.75% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, its depositary shares of 6.95% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares and its depositary shares of 6.50% Series F Cumulative Preferred Shares.

           

Weingarten Realty Investors Common Shares

         

Symbol: WRI

   

CUSIP: 948741103

Ex-Dividend

Date

     Record

Date

     Payable

Date

     Total

Distribution

Per Share

     Ordinary

Dividends

     Total Capital

Gain

Distribution

     Unrecaptured

Sec 1250

Gain (1)

     Return of

Capital

(Nontaxable

Distribution)

03/08/2012     03/12/2012     03/15/2012     $0.29     $0.268985     $0.021015     $0.021015     $0.000000
06/05/2012     06/07/2012     06/15/2012     $0.29     $0.268985     $0.021015     $0.021015     $0.000000
09/04/2012     09/06/2012     09/14/2012     $0.29     $0.268985     $0.021015     $0.021015     $0.000000
12/04/2012     12/06/2012     12/14/2012     $0.29     $0.268985     $0.021015     $0.021015     $0.000000
                                           
            2012 Total     $1.16     $1.075940     $0.084060     $0.084060     $0.000000
       

Weingarten Realty Investors 6.75% Series D Preferred Shares

   

Symbol: WRIPrD

   

CUSIP: 948741509

Ex-Dividend

Date

     Record

Date

     Payable

Date

     Total

Distribution

Per Share

     Ordinary

Dividends

     Total Capital

Gain

Distribution

     Unrecaptured

Sec 1250

Gain (1)

     Return of

Capital

(Nontaxable

Distribution)

03/08/2012     03/12/2012     03/15/2012     $0.421875     $0.391304     $0.030571     $0.030571     $0.000000
06/05/2012     06/07/2012     06/15/2012     $0.421875     $0.391304     $0.030571     $0.030571     $0.000000
09/04/2012     09/06/2012     09/14/2012     $0.421875     $0.391304     $0.030571     $0.030571     $0.000000
12/04/2012     12/06/2012     12/14/2012     $0.421875     $0.391304     $0.030571     $0.030571     $0.000000
                                           
            2012 Total     $1.687500     $1.565216     $0.122284     $0.122284     $0.000000
       

Weingarten Realty Investors 6.95% Series E Preferred Shares

   

Symbol: WRIPrE

   

CUSIP: 948741608

Ex-Dividend

Date

     Record

Date

     Payable

Date

     Total

Distribution

Per Share

     Ordinary

Dividends

     Total Capital

Gain

Distribution

     Unrecaptured

Sec 1250

Gain (1)

     Return of

Capital

(Nontaxable

Distribution)

03/08/2012     03/12/2012     03/15/2012     $0.434375     $0.402898     $0.031477     $0.031477     $0.000000
06/05/2012     06/07/2012     06/15/2012     $0.434375     $0.402898     $0.031477     $0.031477     $0.000000
09/04/2012     09/06/2012     09/14/2012     $0.434375     $0.402898     $0.031477     $0.031477     $0.000000
12/04/2012     12/06/2012     12/14/2012     $0.318500     $0.295420     $0.023080     $0.023080     $0.000000
                                           
            2012 Total     $1.621625     $1.504114     $0.117511     $0.117511     $0.000000
       

Weingarten Realty Investors 6.5% Series F Preferred Shares

   

Symbol: WRIPrF

   

CUSIP: 948741889

Ex-Dividend

Date

     Record

Date

     Payable

Date

     Total

Distribution

Per Share

     Ordinary

Dividends

     Total Capital

Gain

Distribution

     Unrecaptured

Sec 1250

Gain (1)

     Return of

Capital

(Nontaxable

Distribution)

03/08/2012     03/12/2012     03/15/2012     $0.406250     $0.376811     $0.029439     $0.029439     $0.000000
06/05/2012     06/07/2012     06/15/2012     $0.406250     $0.376811     $0.029439     $0.029439     $0.000000
09/04/2012     09/06/2012     09/14/2012     $0.406250     $0.376811     $0.029439     $0.029439     $0.000000
12/04/2012     12/06/2012     12/14/2012     $0.406250     $0.376811     $0.029439     $0.029439     $0.000000
                                           
            2012 Total     $1.62500     $1.507244     $0.117756     $0.117756     $0.000000

(1) Represents additional characterization of, and is a part of, "Total Capital Gain Distribution."

Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of Weingarten Realty Investors cash distributions. For additional information, contact Weingarten's Investor Relations Department.

About Weingarten Realty Investors

Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI) is a shopping center owner, manager and developer. At September 30, 2012, the Company owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through its interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 301 developed income-producing properties and 11 properties under various stages of construction and development. The total number of properties includes 295 neighborhood and community shopping centers and 17 other operating properties located in 22 states spanning the country from coast to coast representing approximately 59.8 million square feet. To learn more about the Company's operations and growth strategies, please visit www.weingarten.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included herein that state the Company's or Management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which by their nature, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Reference is made to the Company's regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information or factors, which may impact the Company's performance.

Weingarten Realty Investors
Michelle Wiggs, 713-866-6050
Director of Investor Relations