WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Real Estate Investment Trust ("Washington REIT" or the "Company") (NYSE: WRE) announced the income tax treatment of its 2015 dividend distributions. This information represents final income allocations. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of Washington REIT dividend distributions.



                         Common Share Dividends

                        NYSE Ticker Symbol:  WRE

                            CUSIP #939653101


               Dividend    Gross Distribution        Ordinary Taxable
              Paid Date         Per Share                 Income
                                                        Per Share              (Return of
                                                                                Capital)
                                                                              Non-Taxable
                                                                               Distribution
                                                                               Per Share
    ---                                                                        ---------

    03/31/2015                              $0.30000                 $0.23542        $0.06458
    ----------                              --------                 --------        --------

    06/30/2015                              $0.30000                 $0.23542        $0.06458
    ----------                              --------                 --------        --------

    09/30/2015                              $0.30000                 $0.23542        $0.06458
    ----------                              --------                 --------        --------

    TOTALS:                                 $0.90000                 $0.70626        $0.19374
    -------                                 --------                 --------        --------

                                             100.00%                 78.473%        21.527%
                                              ------                   ------          ------

Washington REIT is a self-administered, self-managed, equity real estate investment trust investing in income-producing properties in the greater Washington metro region. Washington REIT owns a diversified portfolio of 54 properties totaling approximately 7 million square feet of commercial space and 3,258 residential units, and land held for development. These 54 properties consist of 25 office properties, 16 retail centers and 13 multi-family properties. Washington REIT shares are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WRE).



    CONTACT:                       1775 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1000

    Tejal Engman                   Washington, DC 20006

    Director of Investor Relations Tel 202-774-3200

    E-Mail:tengman@washreit.com    www.washreit.com

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