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Weingarten Realty Investors Announces the Results of Its Any and All Tender Offer (PR Newswire)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:00:00 Etc/GM

                                                                 Percentage
                                       Aggregate      Aggregate      of
                                       Principal      Principal  Outstanding
                                        Amount          Amount     Amount
    CUSIP Number  Title of Security   Outstanding      Tendered   Tendered
    ------------  -----------------   -----------     ---------  -----------
      948741AD5   7.000% Senior       $200,000,000   $82,330,000     41.17%
                   Unsecured Notes
                   due July 15,
                   2011
      94874RAV8   7.070% Medium        $12,000,000       $10,000      0.08%
                   Term Notes due
                   June 26, 2009
      94874RBH8   7.350% Medium        $20,000,000            $0      0.00%
                   Term Notes due
                   July 20, 2009
      94874RBN5   7.400% Medium        $10,000,000            $0      0.00%
                   Term Notes due
                   December 21,
                   2010
      94874RAQ9   7.440% Medium        $15,000,000    $5,035,000     33.57%
                   Term Notes due
                   August 19, 2011
      94874RBP0   7.500% Medium        $15,000,000   $14,070,000     93.80%
                   Term Notes due
                   December 19,
                   2010
      94874RBJ4   8.250% Medium        $10,500,000    $1,500,000     14.29%
                   Term Notes due
                   January 22, 2010

Based on the aggregate principal amount of Non-Convertible Notes purchased as a result of the Any and All Offer, and in accordance with the terms and conditions described in the Offer to Purchase dated June 1, 2009 (the "Offer to Purchase") and the related Letter of Transmittal (together, the "Maximum Tender Offer"), the aggregate principal amount of $247,055,000 is available to Weingarten to purchase a portion of its 3.950% Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes due August 1, 2026 (the "Convertible Notes").

J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. is the Dealer Manager and Global Bondholder Services Corporation is acting as the Depositary and Information Agent for the Any and All Offer and the Maximum Tender Offer (together, the "Offers").

For additional information regarding the terms of the Offers please contact: J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. at (866) 834-4666 (toll free) or (212) 834-3424 (collect). Requests for documents and questions regarding the tendering of Non-Convertible Notes and Convertible Notes may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (866) 470-4200 (toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (collect).

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which Weingarten operates, management's beliefs, and assumptions made by management. It is important to note that Weingarten's actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict. Reference is made to Weingarten's regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information or factors that may impact Weingarten's performance.

About Weingarten Realty Investors

As one of the largest real estate investment trusts listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Weingarten Realty (NYSE: WRI - News) is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a commercial real estate owner, manager and developer, formed in 1948. Focused on delivering solid returns to shareholders, Weingarten is actively developing, acquiring, and intensively managing properties in 23 states that span the United States from coast-to-coast. The Company's portfolio of 404 properties includes 323 neighborhood and community shopping centers and 81 industrial properties. Including tenant-owned square footage, the Company's portfolio currently totals approximately 73 million square feet under management. Weingarten has one of the most diversified tenant bases of any major REIT in its sector, with the largest of its 5,300 tenants comprising less than 3% of its rental revenues. To learn more about the Company's operations and growth strategies, please visit www.weingarten.com.

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