Whitestone REIT Invites You to Join Its First Quarter Conference Call and Webcast

HOUSTON, April 04, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT WSR ("Whitestone" or the "Company") today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 after the market closes on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.

In conjunction with the issuance of its financial results, you are invited to listen to the Company's earnings release conference call to be broadcast live on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time.  The call will be led by James C. Mastandrea, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and David K. Holeman, Chief Financial Officer.  Conference call access information is as follows:

Dial-in number for domestic participants: (877) 591-4951
Dial-in number for international participants: (719) 325-4904

The conference call will be recorded and a telephone replay will be available through Thursday, May 12, 2016.  Replay access information is as follows:

Replay number for domestic participants: (877) 870-5176
Replay number for international participants: (858) 384-5517
Pass Code (for all participants): 5614356

To listen to a live webcast of the conference call, click on the Investor Relations tab of the Company's website, www.whitestonereit.com, and then click on the webcast link.  A replay of the call will be available on Whitestone's website via the webcast link until the Company's next earnings release.  Additional information about Whitestone can be found on the Company's website.

The first quarter earnings release and supplemental data package will be located in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website.  For those without internet access, the earnings release and supplemental data package will be available by mail upon request.  To receive a copy, please call the Company's Investor Relations line at (713) 435-2219.

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.