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DiamondRock Hospitality Company Announces Tax Treatment Of Its 2014 Dividends

01/30/15

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH), a real estate investment trust, announced today the following tax treatment of its 2014 distributions to shareholders.







2014 Taxable
Dividends


2014 Non-
Taxable
Dividends


Record
Date

Payable
Date

Total Cash
Distribution
per Share


Taxable as
Ordinary
Income per
Share (Box 1a)


Return of
Capital per
Share (Box 3)








12/31/2013

1/10/2014

$0.0850


$0.062073


$0.022927

3/31/2014

4/10/2014

$0.1025


$0.074853


$0.027647

6/30/2014

7/10/2014

$0.1025


$0.074853


$0.027647

9/30/2014

10/10/2014

$0.1025


$0.074853


$0.027647









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

About the Company

DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that is an owner of a leading portfolio of geographically diversified hotels concentrated in top gateway markets and destination resort locations. The Company owns 27 premium quality hotels with over 10,500 rooms. The Company has strategically positioned its hotels to generally be operated under the leading global brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and Westin. For further information on the Company and its portfolio, please visit DiamondRock Hospitality Company's website at www.drhc.com.

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SOURCE DiamondRock Hospitality Company

Sean Mahoney, (240) 744-1150, info@drhc.com