New Senior Investment Group Inc. (“New Senior” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SNR) announced today the tax treatment of its 2017 common stock distribution payments.

Common Stock Dividends

During 2017, distributions for New Senior’s common stock (CUSIP #648691103) totaled $1.04 per share. The Company’s distributions in 2017 are considered return of capital, as set forth in more detail below.

 
Common Stock (CUSIP #648691103)
Record   Pay   Cash   Ordinary   Qualified   Long-Term   Unrecaptured   Return of
Date   Date   Distribution   Dividend   Dividend(1)   Capital Gain   Sec. 1250 Gain(2)   Capital
3/10/17 3/22/17 $0.260000 $0.000000 $0.000000 $0.000000 $0.000000 $0.260000
6/8/17 6/22/17 $0.260000 $0.000000 $0.000000 $0.000000 $0.000000 $0.260000
9/8/17 9/22/17 $0.260000 $0.000000 $0.000000 $0.000000 $0.000000 $0.260000
12/8/17   12/22/17   $0.260000   $0.000000   $0.000000   $0.000000   $0.000000   $0.260000
Total       $1.040000   $0.000000   $0.000000   $0.000000   $0.000000   $1.040000
 

(1) Qualified Dividend is a subset of, and included in, the Ordinary Dividend amount.
(2) Unrecaptured Sec. 1250 Gain is a subset of, and included in, the Long-Term Capital Gain amount.

The data provided in this press release is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Stockholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding any issues or decisions regarding the proper tax treatment of their distributions in respect of shares of New Senior.

ABOUT NEW SENIOR

New Senior Investment Group (NYSE: SNR) is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust with a diversified portfolio of senior housing properties located across the United States. As of September 30, 2017, New Senior is one of the largest owners of senior housing properties, with 148 properties across 37 states. New Senior is managed by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group LLC, a global investment management firm. More information about New Senior can be found at www.newseniorinv.com.