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U.S. Grants Special Dispensation to REITs

A real estate investment trust can pay its dividends with stock, says a new ruling released last week.

December 15, 2008

While cash hoarding may not be a conventional reaction to the holiday spirit of giving, it is likely a prudent move for some cash-strapped companies. That is especially true of real estate investment trusts, which may be better off paying out dividends in stock, rather than cash. Read more...

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