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PPS News Post Properties Announces Estimated Income Tax Characteristics of 2006 Dividends
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Post Properties, Inc. (NYSE: PPS) announced today how it expects its
2006 dividends to be classified for federal income tax purposes. The
dividend classifications are shown on the attached chart. Of special
note is that for tax reporting purposes the common stock dividend
payable on January 15, 2007 is taxable in year 2007. Additionally,
dividends paid on Series A and B preferred stock on January 2, 2007 are
taxable in year 2006. This release is based on the preliminary results
of work on the company’s tax filings and is
subject to correction or adjustment when the filings are completed.
The Company is releasing information at this time to aid those required
to distribute Forms 1099 on the Company’s
dividends. No material change in these classifications is expected.
Post Properties, founded more than 30 years ago, is one of the largest
developers and operators of upscale multifamily communities in the
United States. The Company’s mission is
delivering superior satisfaction and value to its residents, associates,
and investors, with a vision of being the first choice in quality
multifamily living. Operating as a real estate investment trust (REIT),
the Company focuses on developing and managing Post®
branded resort-style garden and high density urban apartments. In
addition, the Company develops high-quality condominiums and converts
existing apartments to for-sale multifamily communities. Post Properties
is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and has operations in nine markets
across the country.
Post Properties owns 21,745 apartment homes in 61 communities, including
545 apartment units in two communities held in unconsolidated entities,
and 1,181 apartment units in five communities (including the expansion
of one community) currently under construction and/or in lease-up.
The Company is also developing 230 for-sale condominium homes and is
converting apartment homes in four communities initially consisting of
597 units (including 121 units in one community held in an
unconsolidated entity) into for-sale condominium homes through a taxable
REIT subsidiary.
Post Properties, Inc.
Estimated Income Tax Characteristics of 2006 Dividends
for Form 1099-DIV