Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT) is a real estate investment trust that owns, manages, and develops retail and mixed-use properties in the United States. FRIT focuses on creating sustainable communities that offer exceptional experiences for people to live, work, shop, and play. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. FRIT’s portfolio of properties spans 105 properties and consists of approximately 24.2 million square feet, with a total value of approximately $11.8 billion. The company’s properties are primarily located in affluent markets along the east coast of the U.S. in major metropolitan areas such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. The company’s diverse tenant base includes top-tier national brands such as Starbucks, Whole Foods Market, and The Home Depot, as well as local and regional businesses. FRIT is committed to sustainability and has implemented numerous environmentally friendly initiatives across its properties, including green roofs, solar panels, and electric vehicle charging stations. FRIT is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol FRT. The company has a long-standing history of paying quarterly dividends and is recognized as a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for over 50 consecutive years.