One Liberty Properties, Inc. Announces Dividend

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One Liberty Properties, Inc. (NYSE: OLP) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, to be distributed 50% in cash and 50% in common stock. The dividend is payable on July 31, 2020, to shareholders of record by June 22, 2020. This approach aligns with the company's strategy to enhance liquidity amid economic uncertainty. Stockholders may choose to receive their dividends entirely in cash or stock, with the market value of stock based on the volume weighted average trading price for five days prior to July 28, 2020.

Positive

• Quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, signaling cash flow and company confidence.
• 50% of the dividend paid in cash helps maintain liquidity.
• Stockholders have the flexibility to choose dividend payment options.

Negative

• Dividends being partially paid in stock may dilute existing shares.
• Temporary suspension of the dividend reinvestment stock plan could affect long-term investment strategies.

GREAT NECK, N.Y., June 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One Liberty Properties, Inc. (NYSE: OLP) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend for the Company’s common stock of $0.45 per share.  Consistent with the Company’s efforts to assist its tenants through these difficult times where appropriate, and its plan to conserve liquidity and strengthen its cash position until there is better visibility on the long-term trajectory of the economic recovery, the Board determined that the dividend will be paid in a combination of cash and common stock of the Company.  The aggregate dividend will be paid 50% in common stock and 50% in cash.  The dividend is payable on July 31, 2020 to stockholders of record as of June 22, 2020.  The Company will also temporarily suspend its dividend reinvestment stock plan effective today.

Stockholders may elect to receive payment of the dividend all in cash or all common stock.  Stockholders who do not make an election will be deemed to have elected to receive their dividend in cash.  As each stockholder will be making this election individually, appropriate prorations will be made to each such distribution to allow each stockholder to receive 50% or more of their choice (cash or stock), while still providing that of the total dividend payable by the Company, 50% will be paid in cash and 50% will be paid in stock.

Common stock included in the dividend will be valued at the volume weighted average trading price on the New York Stock Exchange for the five trading days ending July 28, 2020.  Cash will be paid in lieu of the issuance of fractional shares of common stock.

An information letter and election form will be mailed to stockholders of record promptly after June 22, 2020.  The properly completed election form to receive cash or common stock must be received by the Company’s transfer agent prior to 5:00 p.m. (ET) on July 21, 2020.  If your shares are held through a bank, broker or nominee, and you have questions regarding the dividend, please contact such bank, broker or nominee.  Registered stockholders with questions regarding the dividend may call the Company’s transfer agent, American Stock Transfer and Trust Company at (718) 921-8124 or toll free at (800) 937-5449.

Contact:

One Liberty Properties
Investor Relations
Phone: (516) 466-3100
www.onelibertyproperties.com

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for OLP in 2020?

The dividend amount is $0.45 per share.

When will the OLP dividend be paid?

The dividend will be paid on July 31, 2020.

What are the options for receiving the OLP dividend?

Stockholders can choose to receive the dividend entirely in cash, entirely in stock, or a combination of both.

When is the record date for the OLP dividend?

The record date for the dividend is June 22, 2020.

What is the impact of the stock dividend on OLP shareholders?

Paying the dividend partially in stock may dilute existing shares.