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Irenic Capital Opposes Independence Realty Trust's Acquisition of Centerspace

renic Capital Management, one of the largest actively managed shareholders of Independence Realty Trust (IRT) with approximately 2% ownership, sent a letter to the Company's Board of Directors expressing its opposition to the proposed acquisition of Centerspace (CSR). In the letter, Irenic outlines why it believes a sale of IRT represents a superior path for shareholders, offering greater certainty of value than the proposed combination, and urges the Board to engage with any serious buyer that demonstrates interest in acquiring the Company. The letter read, in part, "We will put the punchline upfront. We are opposed to the potential acquisition of Centerspace announced on September 9th, 2026. The acquisition lacks industrial logic, runs counter to the Company's long-stated strategy of maintaining its predominantly Sunbelt exposure, and, most importantly, is a far inferior alternative to a better course for IRT shareholders: selling IRT itself. We believe the Company has not fully considered its strategic alternatives. Were it to conduct a full and robust strategic review, we believe there are both financial sponsors and strategic buyers who might be interested in purchasing the Company at a meaningful premium to the current share price. To those potential buyers who might read this letter, we also believe that IRT's shareholders would far prefer selling the Company today to undertaking a risky and unwise acquisition of Centerspace. We believe any offer for IRT at or above $18 per share would command substantial shareholder support, and we believe the Board should engage with any serious buyer that demonstrates interest in acquiring the business...We believe that, unlike Centerspace, IRT would attract meaningful interest from both public and private buyers. Based on precedent multifamily transactions suggesting cap rates for assets comparable to IRT's ranging from 5.4% to 5.8%, we believe a sale price of $18 to $20 per share is achievable - a premium of approximately 22% to 36% to IRT's current share price - and a compelling outcome even after the $60 million Centerspace deal termination fee, equivalent to roughly $0.25 per IRT share. The fairness opinions provided to the Company and disclosed in the S-4 further support this valuation range. We believe this path would offer shareholders a superior alternative and greater certainty of value than trying to persuade the market of the merits of "New IRT." Based on consensus growth estimates, it could take years to realize the value that we believe a sale process could deliver within months. Although the merger agreement prohibits the Company from seeking a potential buyer, it does not prevent the Company from receiving, evaluating and ultimately recommending an inbound offer that constitutes a Superior Parent Proposal. In evaluating any such offer, consistent with its fiduciary duties, the Board must weigh the execution risk discussed above against the opportunity to secure a substantial premium today. Changing course and recommending a sale of IRT instead of the Centerspace acquisition would not reflect poorly on the Board. Rather, it would demonstrate a willingness to reassess the facts, respond to clear market feedback, and act decisively in the best interests of shareholders. Moreover, a sale at $18 to $20 per share would produce a leading total shareholder return for IRT over the past one-, three- and five-year periods - the measure by which the Board's stewardship will ultimately be judged. Like many IRT shareholders, Irenic made its investment in the Company believing in both the near-term and long-term opportunity in its predominantly Sunbelt portfolio. The proposed Centerspace transaction imposes a fundamentally different proposition: own a less coherent portfolio of assets, in worse markets, with added execution risk. We have no interest in that proposition and intend to vote against the share issuance required to complete the transaction."

Major Averages Decline for Second Day as Treasury Yields and Oil Prices Rise

The major averages moved lower for a second day in a row as Treasury yields and oil prices continue to climb. Treasury yields jumped after the U.S. Treasury Department said it will triple its buyback operation of longer-dated government debt to $6B.The renewed oil spike, meanwhile, is being driven by escalating fighting in the Middle East, including attacks involving Iran-backed Houthi militants and Saudi energy infrastructure. Brent has gained roughly 20% over the past month, raising concerns that an extended energy shock could feed directly into consumer inflation and complicate the Federal Reserve's policy decision next week.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Independence Realty Trustand Centerspacein an $8.1B all-stock combinationAnalog DevicesAlif Semiconductor for $1.35B in cashJersey Mike's Subsreportedin its first quarterly report as a public companyChimeStride Bank for $590M in cash and raised its Q3 and FY26 revenue outlooksDuring a live-streamed event, Appleunveiled its new, as well as the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, and two new Apple Watches2. WALL STREET CALLS:Thermo Fisherto Buy at UBSDyne Therapeuticsto Underweight at JPMorganLineageto Overweight at Morgan StanleyMartin Mariettato Overweight at Wells FargoVulcan Materialsto Underweight at Wells Fargo3. AROUND THE WEB:UnitedHealthis selling a stake in Optum Health to TPGoperations as it works to restructure and stabilize the underperforming division following a major profit decline, Bloomberg reportsBP'sNorth Sea operations have drawn interest from suitors including Adura and NEO Next+, Bloomberg saysAs part of efforts to reshape its portfolio amid a prolonged downturn in the industry, Dowis considering plans to exit its $20B chemicals partnership with Saudi Aramco, Bloomberg reportsParamount Skydanceis arguing that California AG Rob Bonta's public comments undermine his legal opposition to Paramount's $1.88B bond request, potentially strengthening its position as it seeks protection against costs from the state-led challenge to its Warner Bros. Discoverymerger, Reuters saysThe U.S. Justice Department is expanding its antitrust probe into Fox'sproposed $22B takeover of Roku, Semafor reports4. MOVERS:Opus Geneticsgained afterof its BIRD-1 trialSignet Jewelersincreased in New York after, providing guidance for Q3, and raising its outlook for FY27Compass Pathwayswas higher in New York afterfrom its Phase 3 COMP005 trialServiceTitanfell afterand appointing Pretorius as its next chief revenue officerTyra Bioscienceswas lower after reporting results from its5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Academy Sportsand raised its outlook for FY26Core & Main, with CEO Mark Witkowski commenting that "momentum continues to build across the business"Chewy, provided guidance for Q3, and raised its outlook for FY26Sunbelt Rentals, with EPS and revenue beating consensusCognyte, with CEO Elad Sharon calling it "a strong quarter"INDEXES:The Dow fell 405.41, or 0.77%, to 52,380.66, the Nasdaq lost 168.07, or 0.64%, to 26,253.34, and the S&P 500 declined 37.16, or 0.48%, to 7,636.36.

Major Averages Decline for Second Day as Treasury Yields Rise

The major averages were broadly lower for a second day in a row as Treasury yields continue to climb and oil prices rise towards the $100 per barrel mark. Treasury yields jumped after the U.S. Treasury Department said it will triple its buyback operation of longer-dated government debt to $6B.The renewed oil spike, meanwhile, is being driven by escalating fighting in the Middle East, including attacks involving Iran-backed Houthi militants and Saudi energy infrastructure. Brent has gained roughly 20% over the past month, raising concerns that an extended energy shock could feed directly into consumer inflation and complicate the Federal Reserve's policy decision next week.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Independence Realty Trustand Centerspacein an $8.1B all-stock combinationAnalog DevicesAlif Semiconductor for $1.35B in cashJersey Mike's Subsreportedin its first quarterly report as a public companyChimeStride Bank for $590M in cash and raised its Q3 and FY26 revenue outlooksApplewillat 1:00 pm ET Wednesday, where it is reportedly expected to unveil a foldable iPhone duo2. WALL STREET CALLS:Thermo Fisher (TMO)to Buy at UBSDyne Therapeuticsto Underweight at JPMorganLineageto Overweight at Morgan StanleyMartin Mariettato Overweight at Wells FargoVulcan Materialsto Underweight at Wells Fargo3. AROUND THE WEB:UnitedHealthis selling a stake in Optum Health to TPGoperations as it works to restructure and stabilize the underperforming division following a major profit decline, Bloomberg reportsBP'sNorth Sea operations have drawn interest from suitors including Adura and NEO Next+, Bloomberg saysAs part of efforts to reshape its portfolio amid a prolonged downturn in the industry, Dowis considering plans to exit its $20B chemicals partnership with Saudi Aramco, Bloomberg reportsParamount Skydanceis arguing that California AG Rob Bonta's public comments undermine his legal opposition to Paramount's $1.88B bond request, potentially strengthening its position as it seeks protection against costs from the state-led challenge to its Warner Bros. Discoverymerger, Reuters saysThe U.S. Justice Department is expanding its antitrust probe into Fox'sproposed $22B takeover of Roku, Semafor reports4. MOVERS:Opus Geneticsgains afterfrom its low-dose Cohort 1 of its BIRD-1 trialSignet Jewelersincreases in New York after, providing guidance for Q3, and raising its outlook for FY27Compass Pathwayshigher in New York after reporting 52-week results from itsServiceTitanfalls afterand appointing Pretorius as its next chief revenue officerTyra Bioscienceslower after reporting results from itsof SURF3025. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Academy Sportsand raised its outlook for FY26Core & Main, with CEO Mark Witkowski commenting that "momentum continues to build across the business"Chewy, provided guidance for Q3, and raised its outlook for FY26Sunbelt Rentalswith EPS and revenue beating consensusCognyte, with CEO Elad Sharon calling it "a strong quarter"INDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was down 397.03, or 0.75%, to 52,389.04, the Nasdaq was down 163.49, or 0.62%, to 26,257.92, and the S&P 500 was down 34.16, or 0.45%, to 7,639.36.