Whitestone REIT's Board of Trustees Declares Second Quarter 2016 Dividend

HOUSTON, March 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT WSR ("Whitestone" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend for the 2016 second quarter of 28.5 cents per share on the Company's common stock and Operating Partnership units.  The second quarter dividend will be paid in three installments of 9.5 cents each in April, May and June.  The record and payment dates for the second quarter period are as follows:

About Whitestone REIT 
Whitestone REIT WSR is a fully integrated real estate investment trust ("REIT") that acquires, owns, leases and manages a quality portfolio of properties that offer significant growth potential meeting the daily necessities of fast-growing communities.  Whitestone's proven and differentiated approach to building the optimal mix of tenants that provide convenience and high-demand services reduces risk and generates superior financial results for both customers and Whitestone investors.  Founded in 1998, the Company is internally managed with a portfolio of 69 commercial properties in Texas, Arizona and Illinois.  For additional information about the Company, please visit www.whitestonereit.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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