NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan 21, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. (NYSE: NHP) announced today the tax treatment for its 2009 dividend distributions. The following tables summarize the income tax characterization of dividends for calendar year 2009:
COMMON STOCK (CUSIP# 638620104)
Total Taxable
2009 Record Distribution Ordinary
Date 2009 Per Share Dividend
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Paid
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Date
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2/13/2009 3/6/2009 $0.440000 $0.399072
5/15/2009 6/5/2009 0.440000 0.399072
8/14/2009 9/4/2009 0.440000 0.399072
11/13/2009 12/4/2009 0.440000 0.399072
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$1.760000 $1.596288
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Total Unrecaptured
2009 Record Return of Capital Section 1250
Date Capital Gain Gain
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2/13/2009 $0.023668 $0.017260 $0.013711
5/15/2009 0.023668 0.017260 0.013711
8/14/2009 0.023668 0.017260 0.013711
11/13/2009 0.023668 0.017260 0.013711
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$0.094672 $0.069040 $0.054844
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SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK (CUSIP# 638620302)
2009 Total Taxable
Record Distribution Ordinary
Date 2009 Per Share Dividend
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Paid
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Date
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3/15/2009 3/31/2009 $1.937500 $1.857177
6/15/2009 6/30/2009 1.937500 1.857177
9/15/2009 9/30/2009 1.937500 1.857177
12/15/2009 12/31/2009 1.937500 1.857177
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$7.750000 $7.428708
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2009 Total Unrecaptured
Record Return of Capital Section 1250
Date Capital Gain Gain
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3/15/2009 $0.000000 $0.080323 $0.063806
6/15/2009 0.000000 0.080323 0.063806
9/15/2009 0.000000 0.080323 0.063806
12/15/2009 0.000000 0.080323 0.063806
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$0.000000 $0.321292 $0.255224
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Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment for Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. common and preferred distributions.
Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests primarily in healthcare real estate in the United States. As of September 30, 2009, the Company's portfolio of properties, including mortgage loans and properties owned by unconsolidated joint ventures, totaled 579 properties among the following segments: 279 senior housing facilities, 200 skilled nursing facilities, 82 medical office buildings, 11 continuing care retirement communities and 7 specialty hospitals. For more information on Nationwide Health Properties, Inc., visit our website at http://www.nhp-reit.com.
CONTACT:
Abdo H. Khoury
Chief Financial and Portfolio Officer
Nationwide Health Properties, Inc.
(949) 718-4400
SOURCE Nationwide Health Properties, Inc.
