Core Points - Elme Communities has announced a special liquidating distribution of $14.67 per share, to be paid on January 7, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 22, 2025 [1][2] - This distribution follows the completion of the sale of Elme's 19-property portfolio on November 12, 2025, and is part of a voluntary Plan of Sale and Liquidation approved by shareholders [2][6] Distribution Details - The Special Dividend is more than 25% of the price of Elme's common shares, leading to the NYSE advising that shares will trade with "due bills" from December 22, 2025, to January 7, 2026 [3][4] - Investors must hold shares through the payment date to be eligible for the Special Dividend, with the record date being used for due bill tracking [4][5] Tax Implications - Information regarding the expected U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Special Dividend and additional liquidating distributions is summarized in the Definitive Proxy filed on September 24, 2025 [6] Company Overview - Elme Communities is a multifamily real estate investment trust that owns and operates apartment homes in the Washington, DC metro and the Atlanta metro [7]