Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest

Common Shares Of Beneficial Interest

Note 8. Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

The dividend rate per share for our common shares was $.275 and $.26 for three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $.55 and $.52 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

In May 2010, our shareholders approved an amendment to our declaration of trust increasing the number of our authorized common shares, $.03 par value per share, from 150.0 million to 275.0 million.