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Independence Realty Trust (IRT) Completes $8.1 Billion Merger Deal
On September 9, 2026, Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) and Centerspace announced an all-stock merger agreement worth approximately $8.1 billion. This merger forms a combined real estate investment trust (REIT) with a market capitalization of about $5.0 billion and over 44,000 apartment units across 163 communities in 17 states. The transaction is projected to be roughly 5% accretive to 2027 Core FFO (funds from operations) per share for shareholders. This merger may lead to $24 million in annualized synergies, enhancing capital market access and reducing costs for the combined firm.
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Orion Office REIT (ONL) Raises 2026 Core FFO Guidance to $0.72-$0.77
Orion Office REIT (ONL) updated its 2026 Core FFO guidance to a range of $0.72 to $0.77 per share, improving from prior estimates of $0.69 to $0.76. The company reported second-quarter Core FFO remained stable at $0.20 per share, with revenue of $34.3 million down from $37.3 million a year earlier. Additionally, net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA decreased to 5.4x from 6.4x, with a liquidity position of approximately $177 million. This matters for investors as the company continues its strategic review and debt repayment while improving leasing activity by completing 673,000 square feet year to date.
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