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Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC) has successfully sold its sole asset in the Wholesale Data Center segment, COPT DC-6, for $222.5 million. The sale allows COPT to eliminate debt on the asset and reinvest proceeds into its development projects, which are 94% leased as of September 30, 2021. CEO Stephen E. Budorick emphasized the benefits of this sale, including cost-effective equity capital and a streamlined corporate profile focused on Defense/IT locations. The DC-6 facility will now be managed by Cloud Capital, a firm specializing in data center investments.
Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC) has announced the schedule for its fourth quarter and year-end 2021 results, set to be released on February 10, 2022, after market close. A conference call will follow on February 11, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, where management will discuss the results and provide guidance for 2022. Investors can participate via a live webcast or telephone, with replay options available until February 25, 2022.
Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per common share for Q4 2021, amounting to an annualized $1.10 per share. The dividend is payable on January 18, 2022, to shareholders of record on January 3, 2022. As of September 30, 2021, COPT's core portfolio included 184 properties, comprising 21.5 million square feet and a leasing rate of 94.8%. The majority of its revenue, 88%, comes from Defense/IT Locations, underscoring its focus on government and defense-related real estate.
Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC) announced a public offering of $400 million in 2.900% Senior Notes due 2033, guaranteed by its operating partnership. The offering is set to close on November 17, 2021. Proceeds will be used to redeem existing 5.00% Senior Notes due 2025, pay off a $49.5 million mortgage loan, and reduce revolving credit facility balances. The notes will be issued under an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC.
Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC) has signed a lease with the U.S. Government for 67,800 square feet at 310 Sentinel Way, increasing the property’s lease status to 65%. COPT primarily focuses on office and data center properties supporting the U.S. Government and related contractors, particularly in defense and IT sectors. As of September 30, 2021, COPT's portfolio consists of 184 properties covering 21.5 million square feet, with a 94.8% occupancy rate. The company derives 88% of its rental revenue from defense and IT locations.
Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC) has signed two build-to-suit leases with Northrop Grumman, investing approximately
Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT; NYSE: OFC) reported strong third-quarter results, posting an EPS of $0.24 and an FFO per share of $0.57, exceeding guidance by 1 cent. The company raised its full-year FFO guidance midpoint to $2.27, representing a 7.1% increase over 2020. Same-property cash NOI rose 4.8%, with a core portfolio occupancy rate of 93.5%. Active developments of 1.8 million SF are 94% leased, showcasing solid demand for Defense/IT locations. Despite increased guidance, fourth-quarter EPS and FFO expectations were slightly lowered.
Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC) will announce its third quarter 2021 results on October 28, 2021, after market close. A conference call will follow on October 29, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors can participate via a live webcast on the company's investor website. A replay will be available shortly after the call, along with telephonic options starting at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 29 through November 12. The passcode for the replay is 9759656.
