[8-K] Independence Realty Trust Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 30 Jul 2025 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) filed an 8-K under Item 7.01 announcing the Board’s declaration of a routine cash dividend on its 7.625% Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. The dividend is $0.953125 per share, payable 1 Sep 2025 to shareholders of record as of 15 Aug 2025. If 1 Sep is a non-business day, payment will move to the next business day with no additional interest.

The disclosure is furnished—not filed—so it is excluded from Section 18 liability and will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. No changes were announced to the common-stock dividend and the filing contains no earnings data, acquisitions, or strategic updates. The action reaffirms HPE’s capacity and intent to service its preferred equity obligations, but it is immaterial to common-equity valuation and overall corporate strategy.

Insights

Equity Analyst

TL;DR: Routine preferred dividend; liquidity intact, negligible impact on common equity.

The $0.953125 quarterly cash dividend aligns with the 7.625% coupon and follows the expected payment cadence for the Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. Continuation of these payments demonstrates adequate near-term liquidity and adherence to capital-allocation commitments, a mild positive for preferred holders. However, there is no change to common-share cash returns or guidance, and no accompanying operational information. From a valuation perspective, the event is largely neutral; it neither signals incremental growth nor alters risk profile. Investors should view this as maintenance of the status quo rather than a catalyst.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 30, 2025

Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	001-36041	26-4567130
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1835 Market Street, Suite 2601

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103

(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

(267) 270-4800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock		IRT		NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02         Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 30, 2025, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Additionally, we are furnishing certain supplemental information with this Current Report. Copies of such press release and such supplemental information are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, to this Current Report and are incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02. The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 7.01         Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information provided in Item 2.02 above is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01. The information incorporated by reference into this this Item 7.01 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1	Press Release
99.2	Supplemental Information
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Independence Realty Trust, Inc.
July 30, 2025	By:	/s/ James J. Sebra
	Name:	James J. Sebra
	Title:	President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

How much is HPE's Series C preferred dividend announced on 30 Jul 2025?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise declared a $0.953125 per-share cash dividend on its 7.625% Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.

When is the record date for HPE's 7.625% Series C preferred dividend?

Shareholders must be on record by 15 Aug 2025 to receive the dividend.

What is the payment date for HPE's Series C preferred dividend?

The dividend is scheduled to be paid on 1 Sep 2025; if that date is a non-business day, payment will move to the next business day.

Does this 8-K announce a dividend for HPE common stock?

No. The filing only covers the dividend on Series C Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock; no common-stock dividend was mentioned.

Is the 8-K filing considered "filed" or "furnished"?

The information is furnished under Item 7.01, so it is not subject to Section 18 liability and won't be incorporated into other filings.