Brandywine Realty Trust Announces Tax Characteristics of Its 2025 Distributions
Rhea-AI Summary
Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) disclosed the tax characteristics of its 2025 distributions, reported on Form 1099-DIV. The company paid four distributions totaling $0.530000 per share in 2025 (payments: 1/23, 4/17, 7/17, 10/23). Non-dividend distribution (return of capital) totaled $0.515026 or 97.2% of the annual total. Total capital gain distribution was $0.014974 or 2.8% of the annual total; taxable ordinary dividend and qualified dividend income were reported as $0. Pursuant to Treas. Reg. §1.1061-6(c), the One-Year and Three-Year Amounts Disclosure for applicable partnership interests is $0.014974. A full tax report is available on the company website.
Company footprint: 120 properties and 20.0 million square feet as of December 31, 2025.
Positive
- Total 2025 distribution of $0.530000 per share
- Return of capital (non-dividend) of $0.515026 equals 97.2% of distributions
- Capital gain distribution of $0.014974 reported for 2025
- Tax reporting will be issued on Form 1099-DIV for shareholders
Negative
- Fourth-quarter payment reduced to $0.080000 versus prior three payments of $0.150000
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, BDN declined NaN%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
BDN was down 2.57% while key office REIT peers showed mixed moves: PDM (-0.71%), DEA (-0.51%), JBGS (-1.59%) declined, but PKST (+1.80%) and PSTL (+0.97%) rose, suggesting stock-specific dynamics rather than a uniform sector move ahead of this tax disclosure.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 | Dividend & earnings timing | Positive | +0.3% | Confirmed quarterly dividend of $0.08 and set Q4 earnings release timetable. |
| Oct 22 | Earnings & guidance cut | Negative | -4.2% | Q3 2025 results with reduced full-year FFO guidance and net loss reported. |
| Oct 03 | Debt offering closed | Neutral | -1.0% | Closed $300 million 6.125% notes due 2031 to repay secured debt and for liquidity. |
| Oct 03 | Debt pricing announcement | Neutral | -0.7% | Announced pricing of $300 million 6.125% guaranteed notes due 2031 at par. |
| Sep 26 | Dividend cut & financing | Negative | -1.4% | Reduced quarterly dividend from $0.15 to $0.08 and outlined loan prepayment plan. |
Recent news flow shows modest but mostly negative price reactions to earnings, guidance cuts, dividend changes and debt offerings, with one small positive move on a routine dividend and earnings-date announcement.
Over the last few months, Brandywine’s news has centered on balance sheet moves, dividend resets, and earnings. On Sep 26, 2025, the company sharply reduced its dividend and outlined planned debt prepayment, followed by a $300 million note pricing on Sep 29, 2025 and closing on Oct 3, 2025. Q3 2025 results and guidance cuts on Oct 22, 2025 drew a negative reaction. A later release on Dec 10, 2025 confirming the $0.08 quarterly dividend and Q4 earnings schedule saw only a minor positive move, framing today’s tax-characteristics update as part of an ongoing capital and distribution reset.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details the tax composition of Brandywine’s $0.53 per‑share 2025 distributions, noting no taxable ordinary dividend and that 97.2% is classified as non‑dividend distribution. It also specifies a relatively small capital gain component of $0.014974 per share and section 1061 disclosure amounts. In the context of earlier dividend reductions, debt refinancings, and guidance changes, investors may focus on how future distributions are structured and how these tax attributes interact with broader balance sheet and earnings developments.
Key Terms
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section 897 capital gain regulatory
sec. 1250 gain regulatory
applicable partnership interests financial
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) announced today the tax characteristics of its 2025 distributions. The tax reporting will be done on Form 1099-DIV and shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to the specific tax treatment of dividends. The characteristics of the Company’s distributions are as follows:
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (CUSIP 105368203)
| 2025 Dividend Dates | Record 1/8 Payment 1/23 | Record 4/3 Payment 4/17 | Record 7/2 Payment 7/17 | Record 10/9 Payment 10/23 | Totals | % of Annual Total | |||||||||||
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Pursuant to Treas. Reg. § 1.1061-6(c), the Company reports that for purposes of section 1061 of the Internal Revenue Code, the One Year Amounts Disclosure and the Three-Year Amounts Disclosure are
A full tax report is available on our website at www.brandywinerealty.com - Investor Relations - 1099 Reporting.
About Brandywine Realty Trust
Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) is one of the largest, publicly traded, full-service, integrated real estate companies in the United States with a core focus in Philadelphia, PA and Austin, TX. Organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT), we own, develop, lease and manage an urban, town center and transit-oriented portfolio comprising 120 properties and 20.0 million square feet as of December 31, 2025. Our purpose is to shape, connect and inspire the world around us through our expertise, the relationships we foster, the communities in which we live and work, and the history we build together. For more information, please visit www.brandywinerealty.com.
Company / Investor Contact:
Tom Wirth
EVP & CFO
610-832-7434
tom.wirth@bdnreit.com