UDR Investor Relations Material

UDR, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in managing, developing, and redeveloping multifamily properties. UDR has established a robust portfolio of upscale and luxury properties, including residential units across major metropolitan areas across the United States. The company focuses on delivering enjoyable living environments for residents while aiming for long-term value creation for shareholders at the same time. It is headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

UDR was founded in 1972, the company started as a small real estate development firm in Colorado. Today, UDR owns and manages a substantial portfolio of over 60,000 apartment homes, many of which are located in some of the most sought-after markets in the United States, such as New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

The company is primarily engaged in the ownership, operation, development, and acquisition of multifamily apartment communities. Its property portfolio spans various regions across the United States, with a focus on urban and suburban areas. UDR's properties typically include mid-rise and high-rise buildings, often featuring a range of amenities designed to appeal to a diverse tenant base. These amenities can include fitness centers, swimming pools, and community spaces. Some similar companies to UDR are Boston Properties, Equity Residential, and AvalonBay Communities.

As a REIT, UDR. operates under a specific framework that involves owning and typically managing income-generating real estate properties. The REIT structure mandates that the company distributes a significant portion of its taxable income to shareholders, usually in the form of dividends. This is one of the rules and regulations that a company has to adhere to in order to qualify as a REIT, and in return, it receives a number of benefits.