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SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON
DC
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These are Restricted Share Awards granted for 2023 pursuant to the Washington Real Estate Investment Trust 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These shares vest ratably over 3 years on 12/15/23, 12/15/24 and 12/15/25, subject to the reporting person's continued employment through each vesting date.
These are Restricted Share Units granted for 2022 pursuant to the Washington Real Estate Investment Trust 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These shares vest ratably over 3 years on 12/15/23, 12/15/24 and 12/15/25, subject to the reporting person's continued employment through each vesting date.
Wade Drew Hammond
2023-02-16