Equity Commonwealth Announces Tax Treatment of 2023 Distributions

Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) today announced the tax treatment of its 2023 common and preferred share distributions, which is as follows:

Common Stock (CUSIP No. 294628102)

Record Date

Payment Date

Total Distribution per Share

2023 Taxable Ordinary Dividends

2023 Non-taxable Distribution (Return of Capital)

2023 Section 199A Dividends1

2/23/2023

3/09/2023

$ 4.25

$ 2.72

$ 1.53

$ 2.72

Series D Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (CUSIP No. 294628201)

Record Date

Payment Date

Total Distribution per Share

2023 Taxable Ordinary Dividends

2023 Section 199A Dividends1

1/31/2023

2/15/2023

$

0.406250

$

0.406250

$

0.406250

4/28/2023

5/15/2023

$

0.406250

$

0.406250

$

0.406250

7/31/2023

8/15/2023

$

0.406250

$

0.406250

$

0.406250

10/31/2023

11/15/2023

$

0.406250

$

0.406250

$

0.406250

 

Total

$

1.625000

$

1.625000

$

1.625000

12023 Section 199A Dividends are reported in Box 5 of Form 1099-DIV. 2023 Section 199A Dividends are a subset of, and included in, 2023 Taxable Ordinary Dividends, which are reported in Box 1a of Form 1099-DIV.

This release is based on estimates and is subject to correction or adjustment when the tax filings are completed. No material change in these classifications is expected. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to the specific tax treatment of the distributions they received from the Company.

About Equity Commonwealth

Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a Chicago based, internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) with commercial office properties in the United States. EQC’s portfolio is comprised of 4 properties totaling 1.5 million square feet.

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