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
| Maryland | 58-2328421 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (IRS Employer 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 pricing by its operating partnership, Piedmont Operating Partnership, LP, of its offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 3.40% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023. The notes are being offered 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.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 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.
| Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. | ||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||
| Date: May 6, 2013 | By: | /s/ Robert E. Bowers | ||||
| Robert E. Bowers | ||||||
| Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President | ||||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated May 6, 2013. | |