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Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) is a fully integrated, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, management, development, and redevelopment of high-quality Class A office properties. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Piedmont operates a diverse portfolio of approximately 16 million rentable square feet across major U.S. Sunbelt markets including Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Boston. With a strong investment-grade rating from Standard & Poor's (BBB-) and Moody's (Baa3), the company has consistently maintained a low-leverage strategy.
Piedmont derives a significant portion of its revenue from rental income generated through mid- to long-term lease agreements with tenants such as U.S. Government entities, business services companies, and financial institutions. Notable properties include 800 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis and the Galleria on the Park in Atlanta. The company's focus on sustainability has earned it the designation of 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence.
Recent achievements include the signing of a 77,000 square-foot lease with GE Vernova, the renewal of a 447,000 square-foot lease with U.S. Bancorp, and a strategic sale of One Lincoln Park in Dallas for $54 million. These transactions not only bolster the company's leasing pipeline but also affirm its financial stability by addressing upcoming debt maturities. In the fourth quarter of 2023 alone, Piedmont completed over 800,000 square feet of leasing activity, maintaining an occupancy level of approximately 87%.
Piedmont's management team, led by President and CEO Brent Smith, emphasizes a strategic focus on small to medium enterprises and a commitment to providing top-tier office environments. The company continues to update its financial guidance to reflect current market conditions and maintains an engaged approach to investor relations.
For more information, visit www.piedmontreit.com.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE:PDM) has successfully sold its two assets in Cambridge, MA, raising approximately $160 million. This capital has been utilized to pay off its $600 million line of credit, ensuring full availability for future use. The company also amended its $200 million unsecured term loan, extending the maturity to June 2025. CEO C. Brent Smith highlighted that this asset disposal was part of their strategy to optimize assets, leading to a $100 million book gain and enhancing the balance sheet as they enter 2023.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE:PDM) announced the appointment of Mary Hager to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to nine members. Hager, Executive Director at Greystar, co-leads the Greystar-Thackeray business and has extensive experience in commercial real estate. Prior to Greystar, she co-founded Thackeray Partners and held various roles at Trammell Crow Company. Piedmont focuses on high-quality Class A office properties, managing approximately $5 billion in assets across 17 million square feet primarily in the Sunbelt region.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust (PDM) announced its Q3 2022 financial results, reporting a net income of $3.3 million, down from $11.3 million in Q3 2021. Core FFO per diluted share remained steady at $0.50. The company experienced a slight decrease in Same Store NOI on a cash basis by 0.3%. Piedmont expanded its portfolio by acquiring a major office building in Atlanta for $465 million. Total debt increased to $2.145 billion with a debt-to-gross assets ratio of 39.8%. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21, payable on January 3, 2023. Guidance for 2022 was revised, expecting Core FFO of $246-$249 million.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share, totaling $0.84 annually, for Q4 2022. This dividend will be paid on January 3, 2023, to stockholders recorded as of November 25, 2022. Piedmont operates a portfolio valued at approximately $5 billion, comprising 17 million square feet of Class A office properties, primarily in the Sunbelt region. The company is rated investment-grade by S&P and Moody’s and has been recognized as a 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced it will release its third quarter financial results on November 2, 2022, post-market close. A conference call for analysts will follow on November 3, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. EDT. The call will cover performance reviews and recent events, allowing for a Q&A session. Piedmont operates a robust $5 billion portfolio of Class A office properties, totaling approximately 17 million square feet, and is recognized as an investment-grade rated REIT. For more details, visit the investor relations website.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced the appointment of Venkatesh S. Durvasula as an independent board member, effective August 1, 2022. Durvasula, who previously served as CEO of CyrusOne, brings extensive experience in managing publicly traded REITs and working with large-scale tech clients. His leadership at CyrusOne involved significant growth and strategic pivots toward hyperscale deployments. Frank C. McDowell, Chairman of the Board, expressed enthusiasm for Durvasula's experience and insights, emphasizing the positive impact expected from his addition.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE:PDM) reported its second-quarter results for 2022, revealing a net income of $8.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, down from $9.9 million a year earlier. Core Funds From Operations (Core FFO) increased to $0.50 per diluted share. Same Store Net Operating Income (NOI) rose by 1.8% on a cash basis. The company completed 724,000 square feet of leasing, achieving an 87.0% portfolio lease rate. Piedmont has also committed to acquiring a Class AA office building in Atlanta for $465 million, expected to close in Q3 2022. A dividend of $0.21 per share was declared for Q3 2022.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) has rescheduled its second quarter earnings conference call to 9:00 a.m. EDT on July 28, 2022. The financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 will be released on July 27, 2022, after the market closes. Investors can access the earnings call via a webcast, available on the company’s website.
With a portfolio valued at approximately $5 billion, Piedmont focuses on high-quality, Class A office properties primarily in the Sunbelt region. It is an investment-grade rated REIT recognized as a 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) will announce its second quarter financial results on July 27, 2022, after the market closes. A conference call is set for July 28, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, where management will review performance and address investor questions. Piedmont manages a $5 billion portfolio of 16 million square feet of Class A office properties in the Sunbelt and is recognized as an investment-grade REIT by S&P and Moody's. For further details, visit piedmontreit.com.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE:PDM) has secured a corporate relocation for Builders FirstSource, a Fortune 500 company, to 6031 Connection Drive in the Las Colinas Connection project, encompassing 55,000 RSF. This move enhances the corporate landscape of the Irving - Las Colinas area, offering modern workplace amenities that promote wellness and productivity. The strategic location provides easy access to major highways and is surrounded by numerous amenities, making it an attractive site for corporate headquarters.
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