Item 8.01. Other Events.

The information included in Exhibit 99.1 (the "Tax Exhibit") to this Current Report on Form 8-K provides a summary of additional material federal income tax considerations relevant to an investment in equity securities of Federal Realty Investment Trust (the "Company"). The information in the Tax Exhibit amends in part the discussion under the heading "Material Federal Income Tax Considerations" contained in or incorporated by reference into registration statements filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, remaining effective as of, and filed prior to, the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, and the Tax Exhibit shall be deemed incorporated by reference into each such registration statement.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Additional Material Federal Income Tax Considerations

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