Empire State Realty Trust Announces Dividend for Third Quarter 2025
The Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.15 per unit for the third quarter of 2025, payable to holders of ESRO's Series 2014 Private Perpetual Preferred Units, and a dividend of $0.175 per unit for the third quarter of 2025, payable to holders of ESRO's Series 2019 Private Perpetual Preferred Units.
The dividends will be payable in cash on September 30, 2025, to stockholders or unitholders, as applicable, of record at the close of business on September 15, 2025.
About Empire State Realty Trust
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT's flagship Empire State Building, the 'World's Most Famous Building,' features its iconic Observatory. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of June 30, 2025, ESRT's portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.
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