UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 17, 2010
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
| 001-34626 | 58-2328421 | |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 11695 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (770) 418-8800
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
Letter to Stockholders
On February 18, 2010, Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Registrant”) mailed the letter to stockholders attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such exhibit and the information set forth therein are deemed to have been furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Additionally, the exhibit to this Form 8-K may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, factors that may affect future earnings or financial results. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the Registrant’s use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe” or other similar words. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning potential cost savings from the Registrant’s New York Stock Exchange listing, future leasing, future investments, future debt utilization, future financial condition, future dividends and the Registrant’s stock price. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially include changes in general economic conditions, changes in real estate conditions, increases in interest rates, lease-up risks, lack of availability of financing or other capital proceeds and additional borrowings under our unsecured line of credit or other debt facilities and the risks included in Item 1A of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
| Item 8.01. | Other Events |
First Quarter Dividend Declaration
On February 17, 2010, the board of directors of the Registrant declared dividends for the first quarter 2010 in the amount of $0.3150 (31.50 cents) per share on the outstanding common shares of the Registrant to all stockholders of record of such shares as shown on the books of the Registrant at the close of business on March 15, 2010. Such dividends are to be paid on March 22, 2010.
Share Redemption Program Terminated
On February 17, 2010, the board of directors of the Registrant terminated its share redemption program.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan Terminated
On February 17, 2010, the board of directors of the Registrant terminated the current dividend reinvestment plan. A new dividend reinvestment plan is anticipated to be announced by the Registrant.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibit: |
Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Letter to Stockholders dated February 16, 2010. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| PIEDMONT OFFICE REALTY TRUST, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Robert E. Bowers | |
Robert E. Bowers Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President | ||
Date: February 23, 2010
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Letter to Stockholders dated February 16, 2010. | |