Here’s Why Independence Realty Trust Is Down 10% Today
Independence Realty Trust (NYSEMKT: IRT), a real estate investment trust that specializes in apartment properties, saw its stock plunge by nearly 10% on Wednesday, Sept. 6, after making two major announcements.
First, the company announced its intention to acquire nine more multifamily properties with 2,353 apartment units for $228.1 million. Second, in order to help fund the acquisition, Independence Realty also announced that it planned a 12.5 million share offering of common stock.
Source: Fool.com