YTD Leasing of approximately Two Million SF lifts Portfolio to 88.8% Leased Atlanta, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in major U.S.

YTD Leasing of approximately Two Million SF lifts Portfolio to 88.8% Leased Atlanta, Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont” or “the Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, announced today, that the

Atlanta, Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in major U.S. Sunbelt markets, including Orlando, FL, announced today that its property management team, after reviewing detailed property reports for all of

Atlanta, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlanta, GA – October 8, 2024 – Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 24, 2024, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Sherry L. Rexroad Named Successor Atlanta, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PDM) today announced that Robert E. Bowers, who has served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since 2007, will transition to an administrative role effective November 8

- Completes over one million square feet of leasing during the quarter - Atlanta, July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in major U.S.

Atlanta, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, or $0.50 per share on an annualized basis, for the

Atlanta, July 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its second quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “Piedmont”) (NYSE:PDM) announced today that its operating partnership, Piedmont Operating Partnership, LP (the “Operating Partnership”), has priced an offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount

Brings YTD leasing to Approximately 1.1 million SF Atlanta, June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont” or “the Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, announced today, that the Company will be participating

Will Result in the Relocation of Approximately 900 Jobs to Downtown Orlando Atlanta, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, and the largest owner of office properties in

Atlanta, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in major U.S. Sunbelt markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 which included significant

Atlanta, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, or $0.50 per share on an annualized basis, for

Atlanta, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its first quarter financial results on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sun Belt, announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.

Uses Sale Proceeds to Pay off Maturing Debt Atlanta, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") ("Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sun Belt, announced today that it has completed the sale of One Lincoln

Atlanta, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in major U.S. Sunbelt markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.

Atlanta, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, or $0.50 per share on an annualized basis, for the

Atlanta, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the tax treatment of its 2023 common stock dividends as described below. Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors

Atlanta, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “Piedmont”) (NYSE:PDM) announced today that its operating partnership, Piedmont Operating Partnership, LP (the “Operating Partnership”), has priced an add-on offering of $200 million aggregate principal

Atlanta, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in major U.S. Sunbelt markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Atlanta, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has renewed all of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB)’s 447,000 square-foot global headquarters at its 800 Nicollet Mall property in Minneapolis, MN. Minneapolis-based U.S.

Atlanta, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, today announced that it has signed a new 77,000 square-foot lease through 2036 with GE Vernova, a planned 2024 spinoff of

Atlanta, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, or $0.50 per share on an annualized basis, for the

Atlanta, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its third quarter financial results on Monday, October 30, 2023, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that due to increased interest expense its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, or $0.50 per

—Moves Up Earnings Call to Provide Update— Atlanta, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in major U.S. Sunbelt markets, announced today that its operating partnership,

Atlanta, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “Piedmont”) (NYSE:PDM) announced today that its operating partnership, Piedmont Operating Partnership, LP (the “Operating Partnership”), has priced an offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount

Atlanta, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PDM) today announced that its operating partnership, Piedmont Operating Partnership, LP (the “Operating Partnership”), has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its

Atlanta, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its second quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in major U.S. Sunbelt markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Atlanta, April 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its first quarter financial results on Monday, May 1, 2023, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. A conference call is scheduled for Tuesday, May

Atlanta, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in major U.S. Sunbelt markets, today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.

Atlanta, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in major U.S. Sunbelt markets, today announced its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

Atlanta, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share, or $0.84 per share on an annualized basis, for the

Atlanta, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the tax treatment of its 2022 common stock dividends as described below. Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors

Atlanta, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sun Belt, announced today that it has completed the sales of its two Cambridge, MA assets, One Brattle Square and 1414 Massachusetts

Atlanta, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PDM) announced today the appointment of Mary Hager, Executive Director at global real estate investment management firm, Greystar, to its Board of Directors. With Hager’s appointment, Piedmont’s board of directors

Atlanta, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

Atlanta, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share, or $0.84 per share on an annualized basis, for the

Atlanta, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its third quarter financial results on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PDM) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Venkatesh (“Tesh”) S. Durvasula, as a member of the Board, effective August 1, 2022. Durvasula will serve as an independent director of the Company and

Atlanta, July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Atlanta, July 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company has rescheduled the time of its second quarter earnings conference call one hour earlier to 9:00 a.m. Eastern daylight time on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Atlanta, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its second quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, today announced that it has secured the corporate relocation for 55,000 RSF of Builders FirstSource, a Fortune 500 company,

Atlanta, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, announced today that it was selected as a 2022 Green Lease Leader by the Institute for Market Transformation and the U.S.

Atlanta, May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (“Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, today announced that Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (“Kimley-Horn”), has leased approximately 61,000 square feet at its 200

Atlanta, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy have recognized the company

Atlanta, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Atlanta, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, March 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, announced today it has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for its entire 17 million square foot portfolio spanning over

Atlanta, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (the “Company”) announced today that it has received approximately $119 million in proceeds from the payoff of two notes receivable that the Company had received in late 2020 from the buyer of its remaining New

Atlanta, March 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, today announced that it has secured a lease renewal through 2028 with a national pharmaceutical retailer for approximately

Atlanta, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in seven major Eastern U.S. markets with a majority of its revenue being generated from the Sunbelt, today announced its

Atlanta, Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share, or $0.84 per share on an annualized basis, for the

Atlanta, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the tax treatment of its 2021 common stock dividends as described below. Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors

Atlanta, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its fourth quarter financial results on Monday, February 7, 2022, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in seven major Eastern U.S. markets with a majority of its revenue being generated from the Sunbelt, today announced its

Atlanta, Oct. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its third quarter financial results on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “Piedmont”) (NYSE:PDM) announced today that its operating partnership, Piedmont Operating Partnership, LP (the “Operating Partnership”) has priced an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount

Atlanta, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in seven major Eastern U.S. markets with a majority of its revenue being generated from the Sunbelt, today announced its

Atlanta, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its second quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Atlanta, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (the “Company” or “Piedmont”) (NYSE: PDM) announced today in advance of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts’ Annual Investor Conference which begins on June 8 th that it has completed approximately 230,000

Atlanta, April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in seven major Eastern U.S. markets with a majority of its revenue being generated from the Sunbelt, today announced its

Atlanta, GA, April 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy have recognized the Company as a 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.

Atlanta, April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.  A conference call is scheduled for

Atlanta , Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ( "Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in select sub-markets within seven major Eastern U.S. office markets with a majority of its revenue coming from Sunbelt

Atlanta, GA , Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share, or $0.84 per share on an annualized basis, for

Atlanta, GA , Jan. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its fourth quarter and annual 2020 financial results on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 , after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange .  A conference

Atlanta , Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the tax treatment of its 2020 common stock dividends as described below.  Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors

Atlanta , Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ( "Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in select sub-markets within seven major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended

Atlanta , Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its third quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2020 , after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange .  A conference call is scheduled for

Minnesota-based company brings new tech hub to prominent Atlanta office park Atlanta , Sept. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that Deluxe (NYSE: DLX) will occupy 172,000 square feet at its Class-A office complex in Glenridge Highlands Two in

Atlanta , Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “Piedmont”) (NYSE:PDM) announced today that its operating partnership, Piedmont Operating Partnership, LP (the “Operating Partnership”) has priced an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount

Atlanta, GA , July 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ( "Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in select sub-markets within seven major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter

Atlanta, GA , July 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its second quarter 2020 financial results on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 , after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange .  A conference call is scheduled

Atlanta, GA , June 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in select amenity-rich sub-markets within seven major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced that it has completed the sale of

Atlanta, GA , May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ( "Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of 18 million square feet of Class A office properties located primarily in seven major Eastern U.S. office markets, today reported all proposals included in the

Atlanta, GA , April 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (the “Company” or “Piedmont”) (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it will hold its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) in a virtual-only format due to continued public health concerns related to the

Atlanta, GA , April 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ( "Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in select sub-markets within seven major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter

Atlanta, GA , April 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its first quarter 2020 financial results on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 , after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange .  An audio webcast and a

Atlanta, GA , Feb. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PDM) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Glenn G. Cohen , as member of the Board, effective March 1, 2020 .  Cohen will serve as an independent director of the Company and as a member of

Atlanta, GA , Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (the “Company” or “Piedmont”) (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed the purchase of the “Galleria Office Towers”, three Class-A office towers totalling approximately 1.4 million square feet with associated

On 10th Anniversary of IPO, Donald A. Miller Steps Down from Board Atlanta, GA , Feb. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (the “Company” or “Piedmont”) (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has successfully completed the Company’s leadership transition plan and that its former

Atlanta, GA , Feb. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in select sub-markets within seven major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter and

Atlanta, GA , Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the tax treatment of its 2019 common stock dividends as described below.  Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax

Atlanta, GA , Jan. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company has rescheduled the time of its fourth quarter earnings conference call to 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday February 5, 2020 .

Atlanta, GA , Jan. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its fourth quarter and annual 2019 financial results on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 , after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange .  An audio webcast

Atlanta, GA , Oct. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in select sub-markets within seven major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter

Atlanta, GA , Oct. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its third quarter 2019 financial results on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 , after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange .  An audio webcast and a

Atlanta, GA , Aug. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust , Inc. (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed the purchase of Galleria 400 and Galleria 600, two office towers totaling approximately 860,000 square feet and an adjacent 10.2 acre land parcel entitled for one

Atlanta, GA , July 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in select sub-markets within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter

Atlanta, GA , July 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (the “Company” or “Piedmont”) (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has promoted George M. Wells to Executive Vice-President (EVP) of Real Estate Operations, to oversee all property management and asset management areas of

Atlanta, GA , July 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its second quarter 2019 financial results on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 , after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange .  An audio webcast and a

Atlanta and Orlando , May 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) and WeWork announced today the signing of WeWork's inaugural lease in Orlando, Florida , signaling its entry into the market. The WeWork community will be located in downtown Orlando at Piedmont’s Class

Atlanta, GA , May 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed the purchases of Galleria 100, an 18-story, landmark office building, and a 1.5 acre development parcel, both of which are located within The Galleria, a

Atlanta, GA , May 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended

Atlanta, GA , April 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it entered into a four-month extension with its largest tenant, New York State , at its 60 Broad Street building in downtown Manhattan prior to the tenant’s lease expiring on March 31,

Atlanta, GA , April 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its first quarter 2019 financial results on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 , after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange .  An audio webcast and a conference

Don Miller to Retire; Brent Smith to become Chief Executive Officer Effective June 30, 2019 Atlanta , March 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that Donald A. Miller , CFA, who has served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer since 2007, will

Atlanta, GA , March 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --   Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed the sale of One Independence Square , located at 250 E. Street in the Southwest Washington,D.C. submarket, for approximately $170 million , or $508 psf.  Located minutes

Atlanta, GA , Feb. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter and

Atlanta , Jan. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --   Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that during the fourth quarter of 2018 the Company entered into a binding contract for the sale of a 334,000 square foot asset in Washington , D.C.   This transaction is in addition to two

Atlanta , Jan. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --   Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the tax treatment of its 2018 common stock dividends as described below.  Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax

Atlanta, GA , Jan. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that the Company will release its fourth quarter and annual 2018 financial results on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 , after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange .  An audio webcast

Atlanta, GA , Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) today announced two completed capital market transactions. On November 30, 2018 , Piedmont completed the sale of 800 North Brand Boulevard in Glendale, CA for approximately $160 million in total proceeds.On

Atlanta , Nov. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) expanded today on its previous announcement that its Board of Directors has promoted Chief Investment Officer, C.Brent Smith , to President and Chief Investment Officer. Donald A.

  ATLANTA , October 30, 2018 -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ( "Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30,

    ATLANTA - October 15, 2018 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it completed over 613,000 square feet of leasing at its properties during the third quarter of 2018, the majority of which related to new leasing for currently vacant space in its portfolio.  Activity for

  Atlanta, GA - October 12, 2018 -   Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) , an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, announced today that the Company will release its third quarter 2018 financial results on

       ATLANTA and HOUSTON - October 10, 2018 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM)  announced today that a major oilfield services provider has signed an approximately 17-year lease for the entirety of Enclave Place , Piedmont's newly constructed, approximately 300,000 square foot, Class-A,

  ATLANTA , August 1, 2018 -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 .

ATLANTA - July 16, 2018 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it completed approximately 425,000 square feet of leasing at its properties during the second quarter of 2018. Significant leases signed during the quarter included the following: In Houston - Schlumberger

    Atlanta, GA - July 11, 2018 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, announced today that the Company will release its second quarter 2018 financial results on

  ATLANTA , May 1, 2018 -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 .

    ATLANTA - April 19, 2018 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it completed almost 350,000 square feet of total leasing at its properties during the first quarter of 2018.  In addition to the leasing executed throughout its current portfolio, approximately 150,000

  Atlanta, GA - April 19, 2018 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, announced today that the Company will release its first quarter 2018 financial results on Tuesday,

  ATLANTA , February 7, 2018 -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter and year ended

Atlanta, GA - January 17, 2018 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, announced today that the Company will release its fourth quarter and annual 2017 financial results

  Atlanta, GA - January 17, 2018 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) ("Piedmont"), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the tax treatment of its 2017 common stock dividends as described below.  Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to

  ATLANTA - January 11, 2018 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it secured almost 900,000 square feet of total leasing during the fourth quarter of 2017, bringing total leasing for the year to approximately 2.1 million square feet.

                                                              Atlanta, GA - January 8, 2018 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today the completion of the sale of fourteen assets to two buyers for a total gross sales price of approximately $425.9 million (subject to an additional

  Atlanta, GA - December 13, 2017 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $.50 per common share payable on January 9, 2018 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 26 , 2017.  The decision to

Raytheon, One of Piedmont's Largest Tenants, Renews at Its Presidential Way Buildings in Boston ATLANTA and BOSTON - December 6, 2017 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.  (NYSE:PDM) announced today that Raytheon Company has renewed its 440,130 square foot lease at 225 & 235 Presidential Way in

ATLANTA and DALLAS - November 13, 2017   - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ( PDM ) announced today that the world`s leading research and advisory company, Gartner, Inc., has completed a 152,086 square foot, 15+ year full building new lease through 2034 at 6011 Connection Drive in Irving, TX -

ATLANTA, November 1, 2017  - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE: PDM ), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30,

Atlanta, GA –October 23, 2017 – Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, announced today that the Company will release its third quarter 2017 financial results on

ATLANTA - October 17, 2017 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it secured approximately 450,000 square feet of total leasing in the third quarter of 2017.  It also completed two (2) disposition transactions during the quarter, including one of its largest properties, Two

Atlanta, GA –September 12, 2017 – Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), announced today that its local property teams have reviewed its operations in Texas, Florida and Georgia and is pleased to report that no significant damage was incurred at its buildings.  Thankfully, in addition, all

ATLANTA, August 2, 2017 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") ( PDM ), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major Eastern U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017.

Atlanta, GA –July 12, 2017 – Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major U.S. office markets, announced today that the Company will release its second quarter 2017 financial results on Wednesday, August

ATLANTA - July 10, 2017 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM ) announced today that it has successfully completed the sale of one of its largest properties, Two Independence Square, located at 300 E Street, S.W. in Washington D.C.  The building is 100% leased and has served as the

Atlanta, May 31, 2017 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM ) announced today that Christopher A. Kollme, former Managing Director & Head of Real Estate Investment Banking for SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, will join the Company's executive team as Executive Vice President - Finance

  ATLANTA, May 3, 2017 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31,

Atlanta, GA -April 13, 2017 -Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM ), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major U.S. office markets, announced today that the Company will release its first quarter 2017 financial results on Tuesday, May 2,

  ATLANTA – April 12, 2017 – Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it secured approximately 400,000 square feet of total leasing in the first quarter of 2017. Highlights of significant leasing transactions greater than 15,000 square feet for the quarter included:

ATLANTA, February 8, 2017 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties in select sub-markets located primarily within eight major U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter and year

  Atlanta, GA -January 19, 2017 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) ("Piedmont"), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the tax treatment of its 2016 common stock dividends as described below.  Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors

   Atlanta, GA -- January 17, 2017 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

  Atlanta, GA -January 13, 2017 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in eight major U.S.

ATLANTA - January 12, 2017 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

  Atlanta, November 29, 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PDM) today announced that Raymond L. Owens, Chief Investment Officer (CIO), will retire effective June 30, 2017. Prior to his appointment as CIO, Mr.

  ATLANTA, November 14, 2016 -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located in select sub-markets of major U.S.

  ATLANTA, November 1, 2016 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located in select sub-markets of major U.S. cities, today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.

ATLANTA - October 17, 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it secured 701,446 square feet of total leasing and completed five capital market transactions in the third quarter of 2016.

  Atlanta, GA -October 17, 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in select U.S.

  ATLANTA, August 3, 2016 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located in select sub-markets of major U.S. cities, today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.

  Atlanta, GA -July 19, 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in select U.S.

     ATLANTA - July 18, 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it secured approximately 573,000 square feet of total leasing and completed three capital markets transactions in the second quarter of 2016.

            ATLANTA- June 6, 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (the "Company" or "Piedmont") (NYSE: PDM), a real estate investment trust, announced today that Donald A.

  ATLANTA, May 2, 2016 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located in select sub-markets of major U.S. cities, today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

ATLANTA - April 19, 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it secured approximately 353,000 square feet of total leasing in the first quarter of 2016, with almost half related to new tenants.

  Atlanta, GA -March 30, 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in nine U.S.

  ATLANTA - March 21, 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust ("Piedmont") (NYSE: PDM) announced today that Raymond L. Owens has been promoted to Chief Investment Officer.  Prior to his promotion, Mr.

    Atlanta, February 17 , 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PDM) announced today that Kelly H.

  ATLANTA, February 4, 2016 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located in select sub-markets of major U.S.

  Atlanta, GA -January 29, 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) ("Piedmont"), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the tax treatment of its 2015 common stock dividends as described below.  Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors

  ATLANTA - January 18, 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

  Atlanta, GA -January 6 2016 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in nine U.S.

  ORLANDO, FL - November 12, 2015 - - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

  ATLANTA - November 9, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

  ATLANTA, November 9, 2015 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located in select sub-markets of major U.S. cities, today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.

      ATLANTA - October 21, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company" or "Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM) announced today that it signed leases totalling over 900,000 square feet, and completed four capital market transactions during the third quarter of 2015.

  Atlanta, GA -October 2, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in nine U.S.

ATLANTA, NEW YORK, BOSTON - September 21, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (the "Company" or "Piedmont") (NYSE: PDM) announced today the appointment of regional heads for its Southeastern, New York Metro, and Boston portfolios.  The appointments complement the Company's existi

Atlanta,  August 4, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PDM) announced today that Dale H.

  ATLANTA, July 29, 2015 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located in select sub-markets of major U.S. cities, today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

ATLANTA and CHICAGO - July 21, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company" or "Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM) announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its largest asset, Aon Center, located at 200 E.

  ATLANTA and CHICAGO - July 16, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

      ATLANTA - July 14, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company" or "Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM) announced today that it signed leases totalling nearly 600,000 square feet, and completed three capital market transactions during the second quarter of 2015.

  Atlanta, GA -June 17, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in nine U.S.

  ATLANTA, April 29, 2015 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located in select sub-markets of major U.S. cities, today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.

  ATLANTA - April 20, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

  Atlanta, GA -March 30, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in nine U.S.

    ATLANTA - February 20, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company" or "Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM) announced today that the Board of Directors has named Michael R.

  ATLANTA, February 5, 2015 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located in select sub-markets of major U.S.

      ATLANTA and DALLAS - February 2, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

      ATLANTA - January 26, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

      Atlanta, GA - January 14, 2015 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company" or "Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM) today announced the death of the Company's Chairman of the Board, W. Wayne Woody. Mr. Woody died unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2015. Donald A.

  Atlanta, GA -December 19 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in nine U.S.

                                                                                                                              Atlanta and Washington D.C.,  October 30, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PDM) announced today that Barbara B.

  ATLANTA, October 29, 2014 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located predominantly in nine of the largest U.S.

    ATLANTA - October 20, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it executed approximately 684,000 square feet of total leasing, including 389,000 square feet of previously unoccupied space - the second highest quarter of new, unoccupied leasing on record for the firm. 

Atlanta, GA -October 1, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in nine U.S.

    Atlanta and Chicago,  September 30, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

  ATLANTA - September 2, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust ( NYSE: PDM ) announced today that it has completed the purchase of 1155 Perimeter Center West, a Class-A property located in Atlanta, Georgia.  The 376,674 square foot property includes a 12-story office building, and an adjoining Trading

    ATLANTA - August 5, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) announced today that Thomas R. Prescott, will be joining the company as its Executive Vice President for the Midwest Region.  Prescott, who will report to Donald A.

ATLANTA, July 30, 2014 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located predominantly in nine of the largest U.S.

     ATLANTA - July 14, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it executed just over 760,000 square feet of total leasing in the second quarter of 2014.  Additionally, Piedmont completed five capital markets transactions during the quarter - including the purchase of on

  ATLANTA and BOSTON - July 1, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust ( NYSE: PDM ) announced today that it has completed the purchase of 5 Wall Street, a Class-A property located in Burlington, Massachusetts.  The 6-story, 181,680 square foot office building was constructed in 2008 and is 100% leased

ATLANTA and MINNEAPOLIS - June 30, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust ( NYSE: PDM ) announced today that its U.S.

Atlanta, GA -June 23, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in nine U.S.

ATLANTA  - May 30, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has continued its strategic objective of concentrating its portfolio in fewer markets by disposing of four assets, totaling approximately 450,000 square feet during the past 30 days.   With the completion of t

ATLANTA and WASHINGTON DC - May 1, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed a lease extension with the National Park Service (NPS) for approximately 220,000 square feet of space that it currently occupies at 1201 Eye Street NW in Washington, D.C.

ATLANTA, April 30, 2014 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A office properties located predominantly in ten of the largest U.S.

ATLANTA - April 14, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it secured approximately 415,000 square feet of total leasing and completed the sale of two non-core assets in the first quarter of 2014.

    Atlanta, GA -April 4, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

    ATLANTA and HOUSTON - April 3, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) broke ground today on Enclave Place, a 300,000-square-foot, 11-story Class A office building at 1414 Enclave in the Enclave business park, south of Interstate 10 and between North Eldridge Parkway and Briar Forest Dri

ATLANTA -March 6, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

ATLANTA - February 25, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

   ATLANTA, February 6, 2013 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA - February 3, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today its opening of a Southwest Regional office in Dallas, Texas, and that Joseph H. Pangburn will lead the office as the Executive Vice President-Southwest Region for Piedmont.  Damian J.

ATLANTA - January 15, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it completed approximately 3.5 million square feet of total leasing transactions in 2013, and reported that approximately 732,000 square feet was executed in the fourth quarter.

    Atlanta, GA -January 14, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA - January 3, 2014 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it completed two transactions at year end.  First, it purchased 161 Corporate Center, a Class-A office building in Irving, TX on December 30, 2013.  On the same day, Piedmont closed on the sale of 8700 South Pr

ATLANTA, GA - December 19, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it closed on a new $300 million unsecured term loan with a delayed draw feature and a $200 million accordion.  U.S. Bank, N.A. and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc.

ATLANTA and DALLAS- December 18, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed the purchase of two Class-A office buildings, located in two of the most prominent and desirable submarkets in Dallas - Las Colinas and Greater Preston Center.

ATLANTA and HOUSTON - December 11, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it will develop "Enclave Place", a 302,000 square foot, 11-story Class A office building in Houston, Texas.  Construction is anticipated to commence in March 2014, and is targeted for co

    ATLANTA, October 31, 2013 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

World's Largest Food Company to Remain in U.S. Headquarters to 2021 Atlanta and Los Angeles,  October 28, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

  ATLANTA - October 21, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it secured just over 1.5 million square feet of total leasing transactions in the third quarter of 2013.

    Atlanta, GA - October 1, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA - August 13, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has achieved a successful leasing outcome for two corporate tenants in the Las Colinas submarket of Dallas, Texas.

ATLANTA, August 1, 2013 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

ATLANTA and PHILADELPHIA, July 22, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM)  announced today that it has completed a full building, 800,695 square-foot lease extension with existing tenant, Independence Blue Cross, at its 1901 Market Street property in downtown Philadelphia, PA.

ATLANTA - July 22, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it secured 738,119 square feet of total leasing transactions in the second quarter of 2013. Significant leasing highlights for the quarter included: Phoenix , AZ  - Avnet, Inc.

    Atlanta, GA - June 27, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA - May 9, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

ATLANTA - May 6, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

ATLANTA - May 6, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

   ATLANTA, May 2, 2013 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

ATLANTA - May 1, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed the strategic sale of 1200 Enclave Parkway in Houston, TX for $48.75 million, or $326 per square foot.  The Griffin Capital Corporation, on behalf of Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT, Inc., pur

  ATLANTA - April 24, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it secured approximately 500,000 square feet of total leasing and completed three capital markets transactions in the first quarter of 2013.

    Atlanta, GA -April 8, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA and BOSTON - March 25, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust ( NYSE: PDM ) announced today that it has completed the purchase of 5 & 15 Wayside Road, a two-building, Class-A property located in Burlington, Massachusetts.  The 271,434 square foot office complex is comprised of two interconnecte

ATLANTA - March 4, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed the purchase of Arlington Gateway, a twelve-story, Class-A office property located at 901 North Glebe Road in Arlington, VA.

   ATLANTA, February 7, 2013 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S.

    Secures LEED Gold Certification at US Bancorp Center in Minneapolis Earns BOMA 360 Designation for 15 Buildings in Fourth Quarter Acclaims Energy Star Certification for over 75% of National Office Portfolio MINNEAPOLIS and ATLANTA - January 30, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE

Announces Approximately 900,000 SF of Leasing in the Fourth Quarter   ATLANTA - January 22, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it completed 3.4 million square feet of total leasing transactions in 2012.

    Atlanta, GA -January 16, 2013 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA, October 31, 2012-Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S.

    Atlanta, GA -October 29, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

   Announces Strategic Capital Markets Transaction ATLANTA - October 25, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it completed 1,052,361 square feet of total leasing transactions, as well as a strategic Capital Markets disposition in the third quarter of 2012 .

  News Release         Contact:  Kerry Hughes, Piedmont (770) 418 8678, Kerry.Hughes@Piedmontreit.com ATLANTA, October 24, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) today announced that Robert K.

ATLANTA, October 22, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) today announced that it has reached agreements in principle to settle the two securities class action suits filed against the company and others in 2007 regarding disclosures in certain SEC filings.

                          News Release Contact:   Kerry Hughes, Piedmont (770) 418 8678, Kerry.Hughes@Piedmontreit.com Nicole Garrison-Sprenger, U.S. Bank Public Relations (612) 303- 0731, nicole.sprenger@usbank.com U.S.

ATLANTA and CHICAGO, October 2, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

Unit of General Electric Co. inks new 53,972-SF lease on building's 23 rd and 24 th floors ATLANTA and CHICAGO, October, 1, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

    Atlanta, GA -Sept 28, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

Exits Non-Strategic Market ATLANTA - September 27, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed the sale of 110 & 112 Hidden Lake Circle in Duncan, SC.  The buyer, STAG Industrial, Inc.

ATLANTA  - August 28, 2012  - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

ATLANTA, GA - August 23, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it replaced an expiring credit facility with a $500 million unsecured line of credit.  J.P.

    ATLANTA, August 1, 2012 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA - July 30, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it completed approximately 600,000 square feet of total leasing and two Capital Markets transactions in the second quarter of 2012.  Piedmont also noted that it was close to completing several other large lease t

Announces promotions within organization ATLANTA - June 27, 2012 - C. Brent Smith will be joining Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE:PDM) as Senior Vice President, Strategic Investments, effective July 9, 2012.  He will relocate to Piedmont's headquarters in Atlanta and will report to Raymond L.

  Atlanta, GA -June 21, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA - June 12, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

ATLANTA and MINNEAPOLIS - June 7, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM)   announced today the completion of a 11+ year new lease with Piper Jaffray & Co.

ATLANTA, May 3, 2012 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A commercial office properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA - April 10, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed 718,990 square feet of leasing in the first quarter of 2012.

Atlanta, GA -April 9, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A commercial office properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

   ATLANTA, February 9, 2012 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S.

Achieves Record-Breaking Leasing Year of 4 million square feet ATLANTA - January 12, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed 939,062 square feet of leasing in the fourth quarter of 2011, resulting in an annual leasing record of 4 million square feet.  Th

ATLANTA - January 10, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that its subsidiary, Piedmont Office Holdings, Inc., has successfully executed a development contract to construct a 1.4 Megawatt solar canopy at its 400 Bridgewater property in Bridgewater, NJ.  Upon completion, t

Atlanta, GA -January 6, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA and HOUSTON- January 3, 2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

ATLANTA and CHICAGO - December 21, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) today announced that it has completed the sale of its 96.5% interest in 35 W.

December 19 , 2011-Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE: PDM) today announced the appointment of Raymond G. Milnes, Jr., 60, as an independent director of the company, increasing the board to a total of nine members, eight of whom are independent.

ATLANTA  - December 13, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM)   announced today the completion of a new 12 year lease with US Foods for 133,225 square feet at its River Corporate Center property, located at 8075 South River Parkway in Tempe, AZ.

ATLANTA and CHICAGO - December 5, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

ATLANTA, GA - November 28, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. announced today that it has obtained a $300 million unsecured term loan with J.P.

ATLANTA - November 14, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed the purchase of 400 TownPark, a Class-A property at 400 Colonial Center Parkway in Lake Mary, FL.

ATLANTA, November 3, 2011 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S.

Completes Capital Markets Activity ATLANTA - October 11, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it signed 907,380 square feet of leasing transactions in the third quarter of 2011, bringing its year-to-date leasing total to 3.0 million square feet.

ATLANTA - September 28, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM)   today announced the completion a 7+ year lease renewal with Gemini Technology Services, Inc.

  Atlanta, GA -September 28, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA - September 14,  2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has acquired a Class-A office complex, located at 225 and 235 Presidential Way in the Boston submarket of Woburn, MA.

ATLANTA and NEW YORK - September 7, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) today announced that it has completed the sale of 5000 Corporate Court in Holtsville, New York for approximately $39.3 million.

  ATLANTA, August 9, 2011 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011.

Acquires Two Properties in Atlanta Market ATLANTA - July 18, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) today announced the completion of 1,179,469 square feet of leasing activity in the second quarter of 2011.

  Atlanta, GA - July 13, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA , GA - July 6, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed the sale of its Eastpointe Corporate Center property, located in suburban Seattle at 22833 SE Black Nugget Road, Issaquah, WA for approximately $32 million.

ATLANTA and WASHINGTON DC, June 14, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM)  today announced the completion of a 2-year lease renewal with The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), at its 250 E Street, S.W.

ATLANTA - June 7, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has completed the purchase of The Medici Office Building, a Class-A property located within the prominent Piazza at Paces development complex in Atlanta's desirable Buckhead submarket.    Piedmont purchased the

ATLANTA, May 5, 2011 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

ATLANTA and DETROIT, MAY 5, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM)  today announced the completion of a new long-term lease with Chrysler Group LLC for 210,000 square feet at its1075 West Entrance property in close proximity to Chrysler Group LLC's Auburn Hills, MI. headquarters.

Atlanta, GA - April 11, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

Opens New York Regional Management Office ATLANTA - April 11, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) today announced the completion of approximately 843,000 square feet of leasing activity in the first quarter of 2011.  The Atlanta-based Office REIT achieved these leasing results by ex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK - March 31, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) today announced that an indirect subsidiary became the owner of the Class A office building located at 500 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois.

ATLANTA and HOUSTON, March 22, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 1200 Enclave Parkway, a Class-A property located in Houston's prestigious Energy Corridor.     Piedmont plans to acquire 1200 Enclave Parkway for approxima

ATLANTA and WASHINGTON DC, February 24, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM)  today announced the completion of a 15-year lease renewal with The United States Government at its 300 E Street, S.W.

 - Provides 2011 Guidance - ATLANTA, February 10, 2011 -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S.

Atlanta, GA - January 18, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA - January 12, 2011 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), today announced the completion of  719,784 square feet of leasing in the fourth quarter of 2010.  The Johns Creek, GA-based Office REIT attained this accomplishment by executing a compilation of new leases and lease renewals acro

ATLANTA and WASHINGTON DC, December 21, 2010 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM)  today announced the completion of two new leases totaling 158,075 square feet at its Piedmont Pointe properties, located at 6720-A and 6720-B Rockledge Drive in Bethesda, MD.  The Henry M.

ATLANTA, GA - December 13, 2010 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM)  today announced that it has completed the sale of 111 Sylvan Avenue in Englewood Cliffs, NJ for $55 million.

Shares of Class A common stock which are freely tradable on the NYSE closed at $19.51 on November 15, 2010 - the tender offer price is $15.10 for such shares Shares of Class B-3 common stock will convert into Class A common stock and become freely tradable on January 30, 2011 - the tender offer pric

ATLANTA, November 10, 2010 --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.

ATLANTA, Oct 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA, GA, Oct 04, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) announced today that it has acquired three Class-A office buildings -- One & Two Meridian Crossings in Minneapolis, MN and Suwanee Gateway One in Atlanta, GA.

ATLANTA, GA, Oct 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) today announced the completion of 647,323 square feet of leasing activity in the past 90 days.

Shares of Class A common stock which are freely tradable on the NYSE closed at $17.17 on August 13, 2010 -- the tender offer price is $14.50 for such shares Shares of Class B common stock will convert into Class A common stock and become freely tradable beginning November 2010 -- the tender offer pr

Shares of Class A common stock which are freely tradable on the NYSE closed at $17.17 on August 13, 2010 Shares of Class B-3 common stock will convert into Class A common stock and become freely tradable in January 2011 -- the tender offer price for such Class B-3 shares is $14 ATLANTA, Aug.

ATLANTA, Aug 10, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of primarily Class A properties located predominantly in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA, Jul 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA and DALLAS, Jun 29, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PDM) today announced the completion of two new lease transactions, totaling 71,703 square feet at its 6031 Connection Drive property in Irving, TX.

ATLANTA and BOSTON, May 28, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:PDM) today announced the completion of two lease extensions in its metro Boston properties, along with plans to open a regional management office to service its Boston portfolio.

ATLANTA, May 11, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S. office markets, today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. Donald A.

Shares of Class A common stock which are freely tradable on the NYSE closed at $19.59 on April 27, 2010 -- the tender offer price is $17 for such shares Shares of Class B common stock will convert into Class A common stock and become freely tradable beginning in August 2010 -- the tender offer price

ATLANTA, Apr 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), an owner of Class A properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

Financial services sector accounts for about half of the first quarter's additions Tacoma, WA — March 16, 2010 — Russell Investments is set to add 16 initial public offerings (IPOs) from the first quarter of 2010 to the U.S. broad-market Russell 3000® Index.

ATLANTA, Mar 15, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont" or the "Company") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A properties located primarily in the ten largest U.S.

ATLANTA, March 2, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

ATLANTA, March 2, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

ATLANTA, Feb 9, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") has priced its public offering of 12,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at $14.50 per share.

ATLANTA and PHOENIX, Jan. 12, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. announced today that it has completed a a 103,671 square-foot lease agreement with Grand Canyon Education, Inc. at its Desert Canyon 300 property, located at 2411 West Peoria Avenue in Phoenix.

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. announced today that the City of New York has extended its 313,022 square-foot occupancy at 60 Broad Street in New York, NY.

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. announced today that the State of New York has restructured its 480,708 square-foot lease at the building known as 60 Broad Street in New York, NY.

ATLANTA, Nov. 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") has been notified of an unsolicited "mini-tender offer" by Opportunity Investment Fund I, LLC ("OIF") to purchase up to 100,000 shares of stock of Piedmont at a price of $4.60 per share.

ATLANTA, Nov. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

Energy Star Certification Achieved for Over 44% of Office Portfolio Atlanta and Chicago - October 5, 2009 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust announced that it has achieved the U.S.

ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. announced today that the General Services Administration has renewed its lease at 3100 Clarendon Blvd in Arlington, VA on behalf of the Department of Defense (DOD).

ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

Atlanta – April 27, 2009 – Piedmont Office Realty Trust announced today that it has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) prestigious ENERGY STAR rating for a growing percentage of its portfolio.

Atlanta and Chicago (March 2, 2009) – Piedmont Office Realty Trust announced today that Federal Home Loan Bank will relocate its Chicago-based employees from 111 E. Wacker to the 17th and 18th floors of neighbouring Aon Center.

Atlanta and Chicago - February 16, 2009 – Piedmont Office Realty Trust announced today that KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, signed a 15-year, 260,000 square-foot direct lease at Aon Center in Chicago.

ATLANTA and CHICAGO, January 13, 2009 – Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. today announced that Comcast Corporation has renewed its 135,000-square-foot lease at Windy Point I located at 1500 McConnor Parkway in Schaumburg, IL.

Piedmont Office Realty Trust Signs Global Accounting Firm for Another Five Years ATLANTA – October 20, 2008—Global accounting firm Grant Thornton signed a 36,169 square-foot renewal with Piedmont Office Realty Trust at 60 Broad Street in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York.

ATLANTA – October 15, 2008—Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. today announced the appointment of Jeffrey L. Swope, 58, as an independent director of the company, increasing the board to eight members.

ATLANTA, GA (July 28, 2008) – Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. announced today it has acquired 100 percent ownership interest of Rock Spring II LLC, the entity which owns Opus Center at Rock Spring Park II (Two), in suburban Washington, D.C.

Available for Acquisitions, General Business ATLANTA, GA (July 28, 2008) – Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. announced today that it has obtained a $250 million unsecured term loan with JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.

NORCROSS, Ga. (June 19, 2008) — Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. today announced the appointment of Frank C. McDowell, 59, as an independent director of the company, increasing the board to seven members.

Technology Firm Extends Five Years in Tempe, Ariz. NORCROSS, Ga. (June 4, 2008) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust has signed a lease extension with technology supply firm Avnet Inc., in the Arizona State University Research Park.

Firm Takes Remainder of 312,000 S/F Building NORCROSS, Ga. (May 13, 2008) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust has signed a new 10-year lease with engineering and construction firm The Shaw Group, to expand Shaw’s Houston offices to the entire building at 1430 Enclave Parkway.

Five-Year Extension for 230,000 Square Feet in Rockville NORCROSS, Ga. (April 16, 2008) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, owner of 13 office properties in the Washington area, has signed a lease renewal with Lockheed Martin at two adjacent buildings in Rockville, Md.

Real Estate Firm Takes Additional 83,000 Square Feet in Irving NORCROSS, Ga.

Property of Piedmont Office Realty Trust in Suburban Detroit NORCROSS, Ga. (April 10, 2008) - Piedmont Office Realty Trust today announced it has signed The Travelers Indemnity Company to a 45,000-square-foot, five-year lease at 1441 West Long Lake Road in Troy, Mich.

Five-Year Extension for 480,708 Square Feet NORCROSS, Ga. (Feb. 15, 2008) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust has signed a five-year lease extension with the State of New York for 480,708 square feet of office space in lower Manhattan, at 25 Beaver Street -- also known as the 60 Broad Street tower.

8-Story Office Property, Second Building to Come, to be Named Piedmont Pointe NORCROSS, Ga. (Dec. 19, 2007) – Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc.

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Nov. 26, 2007) – Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc. has retained CB Richard Ellis as leasing agent for Glenridge Highlands II. The distinctive tower is the headquarters of AT&T’s wireless unit, formerly known as Cingular.

Available for Acquisitions, General Business NORCROSS, Ga. (Sept. 7, 2007) – Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc. today announced it has obtained a $500 million unsecured line of credit with Wachovia and J.P. Morgan.

NORCROSS, Ga. (August 31, 2007) – Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc. today announced it has signed Motorola to a 145,000-square-foot, five-year extension at its offices in South Plainfield, N.J.

New Website: www.piedmontreit.com NORCROSS, Ga. (August 10, 2007) -- Wells Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., which became a self-managed office REIT this spring, announced today its new name: Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

FORTUNE 100 Company Under Lease to 2011 NORCROSS, Ga. (June 12, 2007) -- Wells Real Estate Investment Trust today announced the sale of the Caterpillar Inc. warehouse facility near Greenville, S.C., to HRPT Properties Trust. Terms were not announced.

NORCROSS, Ga. (June 4, 2007) – Wells Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. announced today its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1467 per share for the second quarter of 2007.

Largest Nontraded Office REIT to Become Self-Advised NORCROSS, Ga. (April 16, 2007) – Wells Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. today acquired its advisor companies, making the REIT self-advised. Wells REIT is a public, nontraded REIT specializing in Class-A office properties.

Appreciation on Build-To-Suit Completed in 2005 NORCROSS, Ga. (Mar. 29, 2007) -- Wells Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. announced today the sale of the CitiFinancial building near Charlotte, N.C., a build-to-suit for Citi in 2005.

Building Appreciated In 7+ Years NORCROSS, Ga. (Mar. 29, 2007) -- Wells Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. announced today the sale of Videojet Technologies’ headquarters building in the Chicago suburb of Wood Dale, Ill.

NORCROSS, Ga. (March 5, 2007) – Wells Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. (Wells REIT) announced today its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.1467 per share for the first quarter of 2007.

Edelman, Ariel, Xerox Sign at Landmark Chicago Tower NORCROSS, Ga. (Jan. 24, 2007) -- Wells Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. today announced six new leases at Chicago’s Aon Center, the REIT’s largest office building and the nation’s third tallest.

Theatre Operator Adds Space for Next 10 Years in Plano NORCROSS, Ga. (Jan. 17, 2007) – Wells Real Estate Investment Trust today announced that theatre operator Cinemark has expanded its office space and lengthened its lease at its corporate headquarters in suburban Dallas.