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COPT Defense Properties (symbol: CDP) is a specialized real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring, developing, managing, and leasing office and data center properties. Primarily serving the U.S. government and defense contractors, COPT targets projects that are essential for defense information technology and national security. The company's strategic portfolio includes properties concentrated in large office parks near key government demand drivers, particularly in the Greater Washington, D.C./Baltimore region.
As an S&P MidCap 400 company, COPT Defense Properties has built a robust portfolio largely composed of office buildings in the Baltimore-Washington Corridor and Northern Virginia area. The company derives nearly all of its revenue from rental income, with a significant portion coming from leases with U.S. Government agencies and contractors like Northrop Grumman and Boeing. This focused approach allows COPT to maintain a stable and secure income stream, given the consistent demand from these crucial sectors.
Recent achievements include the development of advanced data centers and the expansion of existing office parks to accommodate the growing needs of their specialized tenants. COPT's financial condition remains strong, bolstered by long-term leases and a diversified tenant base. The company's strategic partnerships and targeted market approach ensure that it remains a key player in the real estate sector, catering to the specialized needs of national security and defense information technology.
With a clear focus on high-demand government submarkets, COPT continues to explore opportunities for growth and expansion. Current projects include the development of new office spaces and the enhancement of existing properties to meet evolving technological and security requirements. For more detailed information, please visit www.copt.com.
COPT Defense Properties (NYSE: CDP) announced that its President and CEO, Stephen E. Budorick, will present at Nareit’s REITweek: 2024 Investor Conference on June 5, 2024. The session, including a Q&A, will take place at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time at the New York Hilton Midtown. A live audio webcast and materials will be available on the COPT Investors website.
COPT Defense focuses on owning, operating, and developing properties near key U.S. Government defense installations. The company’s tenants include the U.S. Government and defense contractors engaged in national security activities, requiring high-security property enhancements. As of March 31, 2024, COPT’s Defense/IT Portfolio comprised 193 properties (22.0 million square feet) with a 96.8% leasing rate.
COPT Defense Properties (NYSE: CDP) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.295 per common share for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The dividend is payable on July 17, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 28, 2024. COPT Defense is a REIT focused on properties near US Government defense installations.