PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) announced that at its special meeting of stockholders held today, its stockholders approved the issuance of shares of IRT common stock to the stockholders of Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. in connection with IRT’s previously announced merger transaction with STAR. The share issuance proposal is described in detail in IRT’s and STAR’s definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 29, 2021.
IRT and STAR held separate special stockholders meetings today in conjunction with the proposed transaction. During STAR’s special meeting of stockholders, STAR stockholders voted to approve the Merger.
Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining conditions to the closing of the Merger, the Merger is expected to close on or before Thursday, December 16, 2021. Upon the consummation of the Merger, each share of STAR common stock will be automatically converted into the right to receive 0.905 shares of newly issued IRT common stock, and cash in lieu of fractional shares. For any stockholder questions, please contact American Stock Trust & Transfer Company, LLC at (888) 223-9951 or by email at help@astfinancial.com.
About Independence Realty Trust, Inc.
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily apartment properties across non-gateway U.S. markets, including Atlanta, Dallas, Louisville, Memphis, Raleigh and Tampa. IRT’s investment strategy is focused on gaining scale within key amenity rich submarkets that offer good school districts, high-quality retail and major employment centers. IRT aims to provide stockholders attractive risk-adjusted returns through diligent portfolio management, strong operational performance, and a consistent return on capital through distributions and capital appreciation. More information may be found on IRT’s website at www.irtliving.com.
