EPR Properties Declares Fourth Quarter Dividends

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.75 per share for its common shares for the fourth quarter of 2012. The dividend is payable January 15, 2013 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2012. This dividend represents an annualized dividend of $3.00 per common share.

The Company also declared dividends on its three outstanding issues of preferred stock:

• 5.75% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares (NYSE:EPRprC) dividend of $0.359375 per share payable January 15, 2013 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2012
• 9.00% Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares (NYSE:EPRprE) dividend of $0.5625 per share payable January 15, 2013 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2012
• 6.625% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (NYSE:EPRprF) dividend of $0.42787 per share payable January 15, 2013 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2012

About EPR Properties

EPR Properties is a specialty real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in properties in select market segments which require unique industry knowledge, while offering the potential for stable and attractive returns. Our total investments exceed $3.1 billion and our primary investment segments are Entertainment, Recreation and Education. We adhere to rigorous underwriting and investing criteria centered on key industry and property level cash flow standards. We believe our focused niche approach provides a competitive advantage, and the potential for higher growth and better yields. Further information is available at www.eprkc.com or from Brian Moriarty at 888-EPR-REIT.