CENTERSPACE ANNOUNCES ENTRANCE INTO THE SALT LAKE CITY MARKET, PLANNED PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS, AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

Core Viewpoint - Centerspace has made significant acquisitions in the multifamily real estate sector, expanding its portfolio and geographic presence, particularly in the Mountain West region [2][3]. Acquisition Details - The company acquired a community in Salt Lake City, UT, for $149 million, consisting of 341 homes in the desirable Sugar House submarket [1][2]. - Centerspace has signed an agreement to acquire a 420-home community in Fort Collins, CO, for approximately$132 million, with the closing expected in mid-June 2025 [3]. Portfolio Management - Centerspace is marketing its five-community portfolio in Saint Cloud, MN, indicating a strategic exit from that market [4]. - The company plans to market several communities from its Minneapolis portfolio for sale as part of its portfolio optimization strategy [4]. Financial Strategy - To enhance financial flexibility during these transactions, Centerspace has expanded its line of credit by $150 million, increasing the total borrowing capacity to$400 million [5]. - The company’s previous earnings guidance did not account for these acquisitions or dispositions, and it plans to provide updated guidance with its second quarter 2025 earnings release [6]. Dividend Announcement - Centerspace's Board of Trustees declared a regular quarterly distribution of $0.77 per share/unit, payable on July 10, 2025, to shareholders and unitholders of record by June 27, 2025 [7]. Company Overview - Centerspace is an owner and operator of apartment communities, currently owning 72 communities with a total of 13,353 homes across several states, including Colorado, Minnesota, and Utah [8].