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): 11/10/2009
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 000-25739
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58-2328421
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(IRS Employer
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incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01. Other Events
Fourth Quarter 2009 Dividend Declaration
On November 10, 2009, the board of directors of Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Registrant") declared dividends for the fourth quarter 2009 in the amount of $0.1050 (10.50 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 December 15, 2009. Such dividends are to be paid on December 22, 2009.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.
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Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.
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Date: November 12, 2009
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By:
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/s/ Robert E. Bowers
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Robert E. Bowers
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Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
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