Brandywine Realty Trust Commences 2340 Dulles Corner Blvd Redevelopment
Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) has initiated a redevelopment project at 2340 Dulles Corner Boulevard in Herndon, Virginia, focusing on a 265,000 square foot vacant office building. The project has started with an anchor lease from a leading telecommunications company, comprising 221,000 square feet, which represents 85% of the property. This 11-year lease is set to commence upon tenant occupancy, anticipated in Q2 2023. Management expressed optimism about the project, emphasizing its potential to enhance workplace experience for the tenant.
- Secured an 11-year anchor lease for 221,000 square feet, 85% of the property.
- The redevelopment project enhances the company's property portfolio in a growing market.
- The ongoing uncertainties in the real estate market due to COVID-19 may impact tenant occupancy and financial performance.
- Potential risks associated with inflation and interest rate fluctuations affecting redevelopment costs.
PHILADELPHIA, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE:BDN) today announces the commencement of a redevelopment project at 2340 Dulles Corner Boulevard in Herndon, Virginia in Metro DC, a 265,000 square foot office building that is currently vacant. The redevelopment is commencing with execution on an anchor lease from a leading telecommunications company for 221,000 square feet representing
Management Comments
“We are delighted to announce that we have signed an anchor lease with a leading telecommunications company at our 2340 Dulles Corner Property,” stated Gerard H. Sweeney, President, and Chief Executive Officer for Brandywine Realty Trust. “This redevelopment will bring an exceptional workplace experience to this growing company and is representative of forward-thinking companies’ investment in people, culture, and brand.”
About Brandywine Realty Trust
Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) is one of the largest, publicly traded, full-service, integrated real estate companies in the United States with a core focus in the Philadelphia, Austin and Washington, D.C. markets. Organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT), we own, develop, lease and manage an urban, town center and transit-oriented portfolio comprising 168 properties and 23.1 million square feet as of March 31, 2022 which excludes assets held for sale. Our purpose is to shape, connect and inspire the world around us through our expertise, the relationships we foster, the communities in which we live and work, and the history we build together. For more information, please visit www.brandywinerealty.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “will,” “strategy,” “expects,” “seeks,” “believes,” “potential,” or other similar words. Because such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from the expectations, intentions, beliefs, plans or predictions of the future expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, including our 2022 guidance, are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and not within our control. Such risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, among others: risks related to the impact of COVID-19 and other potential future outbreaks of infectious diseases on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows and those of our tenants as well as on the economy and real estate and financial markets; reduced demand for office space and pricing pressures, including from competitors, that could limit our ability to lease space or set rents at expected levels or that could lead to declines in rent; uncertainty and volatility in capital and credit markets, including changes that reduce availability, and increase costs, of capital; the effect of inflation and interest rate fluctuations, including on the costs of our planned debt refinancing; the potential loss or bankruptcy of tenants or the inability of tenants to meet their rent and other lease obligations; risks of acquisitions and dispositions, including unexpected liabilities and integration costs; delays in completing, and cost overruns incurred in connection with, our developments and redevelopments; disagreements with joint venture partners; unanticipated operating and capital costs; uninsured casualty losses and our ability to obtain adequate insurance, including coverage for terrorist acts; asset impairments; our dependence upon certain geographic markets; changes in governmental regulations, tax laws and rates and similar matters; unexpected costs of REIT qualification compliance; and costs and disruptions as the result of a cybersecurity incident or other technology disruption. The declaration and payment of future dividends (both timing and amount) is subject to the determination of our Board of Trustees, in its sole discretion, after considering various factors, including our financial condition, historical and forecast operating results, and available cash flow, as well as any applicable laws and contractual covenants and any other relevant factors. Our Board’s practice regarding declaration of dividends may be modified at any time and from time to time. Additional information on factors which could impact us and the forward-looking statements contained herein are included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events except as required by law.
Company / Investor Contact:
Tom Wirth
EVP & CFO
610-832-7434
tom.wirth@bdnreit.com
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