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Sunstone Hotel Investors Announces Tax Treatment of Its 2012 Dividends

^{Published on 2013-01-31 13:31:32 - Market Wire}
 

Sunstone Hotel Investors Announces Tax Treatment of Its 2012 Dividends -- ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: [ SHO ]) announced today the following tax treatment of its 2012 distributions to its Series A and Series D preferred shareholders.

Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of the Company's distributions.

About Sunstone Hotel Investors:

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. ("Sunstone") is a lodging real estate investment trust ("REIT") that, adjusted for the transactions noted herein, has interests in 26 hotels comprised of 11,632 rooms. Sunstone's hotels are primarily in the upper upscale segment and are generally operated under nationally recognized brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Fairmont, and Sheraton. For further information, please visit Sunstone's website at [ www.sunstonehotels.com ].

Sunstone's mission is to create meaningful value for our stockholders by becoming the premier hotel investment company. Our values include transparency, trust, ethical conduct, communication and discipline. We seek to employ a balanced, cycle-appropriate corporate strategy that encompasses the following:

• Proactive portfolio management;
• Intensive asset management;
• Disciplined external growth; and
• Measured balance sheet improvement.

For Additional Information:
Bryan Giglia
Senior Vice President – Corporate Finance
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.
(949) 382-3036

SOURCE Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.