Independence Realty Trust, Inc. entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Centerspace to combine in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $8.1 billion enterprise value. Under the terms, Centerspace shareholders will receive 3.800 shares of IRT common stock for each share held, resulting in the issuance of approximately 67.6 million new IRT shares and partnership units. The combined entity will own over 44,000 apartment units across 17 states, with pro forma equity market capitalization estimated at $5.0 billion. IRT secured a senior unsecured term loan commitment from Royal Bank of Canada for up to $716 million to finance the deal. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approvals and customary conditions. Independence Realty Trust operates as a multifamily real estate investment trust owning and operating apartment communities.

Independence Realty Trust reported second quarter 2026 earnings with diluted EPS of $0.01 and Core Funds From Operations (CFFO) per share of $0.28. Same-store portfolio Net Operating Income grew 1.2% year-over-year, driven by a 0.9% increase in rental revenues offset by a 0.5% rise in property operating expenses. The company affirmed its full-year 2026 Core FFO per share guidance midpoint at $1.18 and noted that Fitch Ratings upgraded its outlook to 'Positive'. Additionally, Independence Realty Trust announced the execution of a purchase and sale agreement for the Stonebridge Crossings property, with closing expected in the third quarter of 2026. The company operates as a multifamily apartment REIT owning and operating communities across non-gateway U.S. markets.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. terminated its $450,000,000 Equity Distribution Agreement dated July 28, 2023, effective June 12, 2026, following the expiration of its prior automatic shelf registration statement. The company is not subject to any termination penalties. Independence Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust operating in the real estate sector.