{"id":724761,"date":"2023-01-20T09:13:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T14:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/whitestone-reit-receives-investment-grade-credit-rating\/"},"modified":"2023-01-20T09:13:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T14:13:05","slug":"whitestone-reit-receives-investment-grade-credit-rating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/whitestone-reit-receives-investment-grade-credit-rating\/","title":{"rendered":"Whitestone REIT Receives Investment Grade Credit Rating"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) (\u201cWhitestone\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) today announced that it received an investment grade issuer credit rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc. (\u201cKBRA\u201d) of BBB- with Stable Outlook.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very pleased to have an investment grade rating from KBRA, which reflects the strength of our enterprise and the progress we have made over the last year,\u201d stated Scott Hogan, Whitestone REIT CFO. \u201cThis investment grade rating will expand our access to additional capital sources at competitive rates and support our ability to pursue future growth opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

KBRA completed a though review of Whitestone\u2019s strategy and operations and the report is available on their website<\/a> (requires account creation).<\/p>\n

\n About Whitestone REIT<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR)\u00a0is a community-centered real estate investment trust (REIT)\u00a0that acquires, owns, operates, and develops open-air, retail centers located in some of the fastest growing markets in the country: \u00a0Phoenix, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.<\/p>\n

Our centers are convenience focused: merchandised with a mix of service-oriented tenants providing food (restaurants and grocers), self-care (health and fitness), services (financial and logistics), education and entertainment to the surrounding communities. \u00a0The Company believes its strong community connections and deep tenant relationships are key to the success of its current centers and its acquisition strategy.\u00a0 For additional information, please visit the Company’s investor relations website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n Investor and Media Contact:<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

David Mordy
Director of Investor Relations
Whitestone REIT
(713) 435-2219
ir@whitestonereit.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n


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HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) (\u201cWhitestone\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) today announced that it received an investment grade issuer credit rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc. (\u201cKBRA\u201d) of BBB- with Stable Outlook. \u201cWe are very pleased to have an investment grade rating from KBRA, which reflects the strength of our enterprise and the progress we have made over the last year,\u201d stated Scott Hogan, Whitestone REIT CFO. \u201cThis investment grade rating will expand our access to additional capital sources at competitive rates and support our ability to pursue future growth opportunities.\u201d KBRA completed a though review of Whitestone\u2019s strategy and operations and the report is available on their website (requires account creation). About Whitestone REIT … <\/p>\n

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