MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- EdR (NYSE: EDR), a
leader in the ownership, development and management of collegiate
housing, announced today that it will be added to the S&P
MidCap 400 GICS Residential REITs Sub-Industry index after the
close of trading on Friday, May
27.
"As a public company, it is rewarding to see the inclusion of
EdR in the S&P MidCap 400," said Bill
Brewer, EdR's chief financial officer and executive vice
president. "The company's progression from the S&P
SmallCap 600 is reflective of the continued and significant growth
we have achieved during the last few years."
About EdR
EdR (NYSE:EDR) is one of America's largest
owners, developers and managers of collegiate housing. EdR is a
self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust
that owns or manages 81 communities with over 42,000 beds serving
52 universities in 24 states. EdR is a member of the Russell 2000
Index, the S&P MidCap 400 and the Morgan Stanley REIT indices.
For details, please visit the company's Web site at
www.EdRtrust.com.
For more information, contact:
J. Drew Koester, Senior Vice
President, Capital Markets and Investor Relations
901-259-2523 dkoester@EdRtrust.com
For media information or photography, contact:
Susan Jennings, Vice
President, Corporate Communication and Marketing
901-259-2506 sjennings@EdRtrust.com
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