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): May 6, 2013
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-34626
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| Maryland | | 58-2328421 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | | (IRS Employer |
| incorporation) | | Identification No.) |
11695 Johns Creek Parkway
Suite 350
Johns Creek, GA 30097-1523
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
770-418-8800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 6, 2013, Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing the commencement by its operating partnership, Piedmont Operating Partnership, LP, of a private offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2023 in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
A copy of the press release relating to the announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated May 6, 2013. |
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.
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| | | | | | Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. |
| | | | | | (Registrant) |
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| | Date: May 6, 2013 | | | | By: | | /s/ Robert E. Bowers |
| | | | | | | | Robert E. Bowers |
| | | | | | | | Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated May 6, 2013. |
