PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CDR) today announced the Federal income tax treatment of its 2015 distributions to the holders of its common and preferred shares.



    Common Stock                                                              Symbol: CDR                        CUSIP: 150602209
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                                                        Total

                                                     Distribution                           Ordinary                      Qualified            Nontaxable

    Record Date              Payable Date             Per Share                             Dividend                       Dividend           Distribution
    -----------              ------------             ---------                             --------                       --------           ------------

    2/10/2015                              2/20/2015              $0.050000                          $0.009980                      $0.000000              $0.040020

    5/8/2015                               5/20/2015              $0.050000                          $0.009980                      $0.000000              $0.040020

    8/10/2015                              8/20/2015              $0.050000                          $0.009980                      $0.000000              $0.040020

    11/10/2015                            11/20/2015              $0.050000                          $0.009980                      $0.000000              $0.040020

    Totals                                                        $0.200000                          $0.039920                      $0.000000              $0.160080
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    Series B Preferred Stock                                                Symbol: CDR-PB                     CUSIP: 150602407
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                                                        Total

                                                     Distribution                           Ordinary                      Qualified            Nondividend

    Record Date              Payable Date             Per Share                            Dividends                       Dividend           Distribution
    -----------              ------------             ---------                            ---------                       --------           ------------

    2/10/2015                              2/20/2015              $0.453125                          $0.453125                      $0.000000              $0.000000

    5/8/2015                               5/20/2015              $0.453125                          $0.453125                      $0.000000              $0.000000

    8/10/2015                              8/20/2015              $0.453125                          $0.453125                      $0.000000              $0.000000

    11/10/2015                            11/20/2015              $0.453125                          $0.453125                      $0.000000              $0.000000

    Totals                                                        $1.812500                          $1.812500                      $0.000000              $0.000000
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Shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisor about the specific tax treatment of 2015 dividends.

About Cedar Realty Trust

Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. is a fully-integrated real estate investment trust which focuses on the ownership and operation of primarily grocery-anchored shopping centers straddling the Washington D.C. to Boston corridor. The Company's portfolio (excluding properties treated as "held for sale") is comprised of 60 properties, with approximately 9.5 million square feet of gross leasable area.

For additional financial and descriptive information on the Company, its operations and its portfolio, please refer to the Company's website at www.cedarrealtytrust.com.

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