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EXHIBIT 99.1

Piedmont Office Realty Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2015 Results and 2016 Guidance
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. cities, today announced its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015.

Highlights for the Three Months and Year Ended December 31, 2015:

Achieved Core Funds From Operations ("Core FFO") of $0.41 and $1.60 per diluted share for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015, respectively;
Reported Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO") of $0.29 and $1.23 per diluted share for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015, respectively;
Achieved approximately 9% growth in cash-basis Same Store Net Operating Income ("SSNOI") for both the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, as compared to the same periods in the prior year;
Completed over 800,000 square feet of leasing during the fourth quarter, bringing total leasing for the year to 3.1 million square feet and resulting in a year-end leased percentage of 91.5%;
Disposed of nine assets during the year ended December 31, 2015, including two in the fourth quarter, resulting in approximately $848.2 million in net sales proceeds and a $168.2 million gain which is included in the Company's results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015;
Using proceeds from the dispositions mentioned above, repurchased approximately nine million shares of its common stock at an average price of $17.68 per share, purchased five assets in the Company's strategic markets, including three in the fourth quarter, and reduced debt by approximately $240 million on a year-over-year basis.

Donald A. Miller, CFA, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are very pleased with our 2015 accomplishments. We were able to take advantage of the strong sellers' market during the year and move a number of non-core assets out of the portfolio, as well as decrease our Chicago concentration significantly with the sale of Aon Center. Thanks to strong leasing results, an opportunistic equity market, and a few well-timed, strategic acquisitions, we were able to significantly improve our leased percentage and the overall quality of the portfolio without dilution for our stockholders. As a result, we feel the Company as a whole, its portfolio of assets, and its balance sheet are exceedingly well-positioned headed into 2016.”

Results for the Quarter ended December 31, 2015

Piedmont recognized net income available to common stockholders for the three months ended December 31, 2015 of $125.6 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, as compared with $12.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2014. The fourth quarter of 2015 included a





$114.3 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, gain on sale of real estate asset during the period associated with the sale of Aon Center located in downtown Chicago, IL.

Revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2015 decreased to $139.5 million, compared to $146.7 million for the same period a year ago, due to the sale of our largest asset during the fourth quarter of 2015. Results for the three months ended December 31, 2015 also reflect a $1.3 million increase in general and administrative expense, primarily as a result of accruing for potential performance-based compensation driven by improved operating results during the quarter ended December 31, 2015, including $0.4 million of expense related to increasing accruals related to previous years under the Company's three-year relative stock performance plans. The fourth quarter of 2015 also reflects an approximate $2.8 million decrease in net insurance recoveries from casualty events as compared to the fourth quarter of 2014.

Funds From Operations ("FFO") was $0.41 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2015 as compared to $0.40 for the three months ended December 31, 2014 with the increase primarily reflecting the commencement of several significant leases, the expiration of various operating expense abatement periods, and the acquisition of five properties during 2015. Those increases were partially offset by the sale of nine properties during 2015 as well as the increase in general and administrative expense and the decrease in insurance recoveries from casualty losses noted above.

Core FFO, which excludes insurance recoveries, gain on extinguishment of swaps, and acquisition costs was $0.41 per diluted share for the current quarter, as compared to $0.39 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of the prior year. This increase was driven primarily by the same factors affecting our FFO over the period, with the exception of the decrease in insurance recoveries.

AFFO for the fourth quarter of 2015 totaled $42.4 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared to $41.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2014, driven primarily by the same factors affecting our FFO over the period.

In addition, net income available to common stockholders per share, FFO per diluted share, Core FFO per diluted share and AFFO per diluted share for the current quarter were all favorably impacted by the repurchase of approximately nine million shares during the year.

Results for the Year ended December 31, 2015

Piedmont recognized net income available to common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2015 of $173.0 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, as compared to $43.3 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2014. The 2015 results included $168.2 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, in gain on sales of real estate assets as compared to $2.3 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, of such gains in 2014. In addition, the results for the year ended December 31, 2015 included a $40.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, impairment loss associated with the Company's exit from the Cleveland, OH and Parsippany, NJ markets during the year. Excluding the $40.2 million impairment loss, the Company's real estate operating income for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $117.0 million, as compared to $107.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, with the $9.2 million increase being attributable to the commencement of certain significant leases, the expiration of various operating expense abatement periods, and the acquisition of five properties during 2015. These increases were partially offset by the sale of nine properties, a $6.5 million increase in general and administrative expense primarily as a result of the recognition of increased performance-based compensation expense. Net income available to





common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2015 was further impacted by a $7.3 million decrease in non-recurring insurance recoveries as compared to the year ended December 31, 2014.

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2015 were $584.8 million, as compared with $566.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, with the $18.5 million increase attributable to new leases commencing and operating expense abatement periods expiring. Property operating costs were $242.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $2.5 million compared to $239.5 million the prior year. The increase was primarily due to increased occupancy at certain of our assets, as well as increased property tax expense at certain of our properties as a result of higher valuations, partially offset by net disposition activity during the year. General and administrative expenses were $30.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, as compared to $23.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, primarily as a result of accruing for potential performance-based compensation driven by improved operating results during the year ended December 31, 2015, including $1.5 million of expense related to increasing accruals related to previous years under the Company's three-year relative stock performance plans.

FFO was $1.59 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2015, as compared to $1.53 for the year ended December 31, 2014, with the increase reflecting the commencement of several significant leases, the expiration of various operating expense abatement periods, and the impact of acquisition activity during 2015 and 2014, partially offset by the sale of nine assets, the increase in general and administrative expense, and the decrease in insurance recoveries noted above.

Core FFO, which excludes insurance recoveries as well as loss on extinguishment of swaps, and acquisition costs, was $1.60 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2015, as compared to $1.49 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase was driven primarily by the same factors affecting FFO over the period, with the exception of the decrease in casualty recoveries.

AFFO for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $1.23 per diluted share compared to $0.76 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2014, primarily due to the same factors impacting Core FFO above, as well as a $40.5 million decrease in non-incremental capital expenditures and a $13.4 million reduction in straight-line rent adjustments as certain large tenant build outs were completed and significant rental abatements expired during 2015.

In addition, net income available to common stockholders per share, FFO per diluted share, Core FFO per diluted share and AFFO per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2015 were all favorably impacted by the repurchase of approximately nine million shares during the year.

Leasing Update

The Company's leasing volume for the three months ended December 31, 2015 totaled 812,000 square feet, bringing the total for the year to 3.1 million square feet, of which approximately half of the annual leasing related to new tenant leasing. The fourth quarter activity included approximately 267,000 square feet, or 33%, of new tenant leasing and 545,000, or 67% of renewal leasing. New leasing for the quarter primarily centered on the Company's Washington, D.C. portfolio and included: an approximately 100,000 square foot, 12-year lease with the District of Columbia at One Independence Square; an approximate 35,000 square foot, 15-year lease with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, also at One Independence Square; and an approximately 40,000 square foot, 12-year lease with MakeOffices at 3100 Clarendon Boulevard in Arlington, VA. Significant renewals during the quarter included First Data Corporation's extension of approximately 195,000 square feet at our Glenridge Highlands Two asset in





Atlanta, GA; approximately 135,000 square foot renewal and contraction of Comdata's space at our 5301 Maryland Way asset in Nashville, TN; BSH Home Appliances' approximately 67,000 square feet at 1901 Main Street in Irvine, CA; and Microsoft Mobile, Inc's approximately 55,000 square feet at 5 Wayside Road in Burlington, MA.

The Company's overall portfolio was approximately 91.5% leased as of December 31, 2015, up 380 basis points from 87.7% a year ago. Weighted average lease term remaining was approximately 6.7 years as of December 31, 2015, down from the prior quarter due to the sale of Aon Center. Cash basis SSNOI was $67.8 million and $271.2 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015, respectively, representing a 9% increase over both of the same periods in the prior year, as certain significant leases commenced and abatement periods continued to expire. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had approximately 1.4 million square feet of commenced leases that were in some form of abatement, as well as approximately 0.6 million square feet of executed leases for currently vacant space yet to commence. Details outlining Piedmont's significant upcoming lease expirations, the status of current leasing activity, and a schedule of significant near-term abatement periods can be found in the Company's quarterly supplemental information package available at www.piedmontreit.com.

Transactional Activity

As previously announced, during the fourth quarter the Company sold Aon Center, a 2.7 million square foot office tower located at 200 East Randolph Street in downtown Chicago and 87% leased to multiple tenants, for a gross sales price of $712 million (approximately $260 per square foot). The transaction resulted in net sales proceeds of approximately $646.2 million (after deducting closing costs, buyer-assumed lease abatements, and contractual tenant capital improvements and leasing commissions) and a $114.3 million gain that is included in the Company's operational results for the three months ended December 31, 2015.

In addition during the fourth quarter of 2015, Piedmont sold 2 Gatehall Drive, an approximately 400,000 square foot office building located in Parsippany, NJ and 100% leased to two tenants, for $51.0 million ($126 per square foot).

As previously announced, Piedmont used proceeds from the sales to pay down debt, to repurchase shares, and to acquire the following assets located in the Company's target markets:

Galleria 300, an approximately 430,000 square foot Class A office building prominently located within the master-planned "Galleria" development in Atlanta's Cumberland/Galleria office submarket. In addition to extraordinary visibility and accessibility, Galleria 300 is surrounded by extensive walkable amenities including, among others, Cobb Galleria Centre and SunTrust Park, the new Atlanta Braves ballpark currently scheduled to be completed in 2017. Galleria 300 is currently 89% leased to 22 high-quality tenants, including anchor tenant Travelport.

SunTrust Center, a two-building, approximately 650,000 square foot Class A trophy office landmark located in the center of Orlando's central business district. SunTrust Center is currently 89% leased to a host of tenants, including anchor tenant SunTrust Bank, as well as some of the nations most prestigious law firms. The purchase also includes an adjoining 1,292-space parking garage.






Glenridge Highlands One, located on the Glenridge Connector in Atlanta, GA, for $63.6 million. The acquisition completes Piedmont's ownership of the entire Glenridge Highlands office complex. Glendridge Highlands One is an approximately 288,000 square foot, 90% leased, Class A office building located adjacent to Piedmont's Glenridge Highlands Two Building and a developmental land parcel also owned by Piedmont.

A five acre land parcel for $1.4 million, located adjacent to Piedmont's Suwanee Gateway One asset. A portion of the land is expected to be used for expanded parking for Suwanee Gateway One.

Other Events

First Quarter Dividend Declaration

On February 4, 2016, the board of directors of Piedmont declared dividends for the first quarter of 2016 in the amount of $0.21 per share on its common stock to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 26, 2016, payable on March 18, 2016.

Guidance for 2016

Based on management's expectations, the Company is introducing guidance for full-year 2016 as follows:
(in millions, except per share data)
 
Low
 
High
Net Income
 
$137
-
$156
Add: Depreciation, Amortization, and Other
 
169

-
176
Less: Gain on Sale of Real Estate Assets
 
(75
)
-
(90)
Core FFO
 
$231
-
$242
Core FFO per diluted share
 
$1.58
-
$1.66

These estimates reflect management's view of current market conditions and incorporate certain economic and operational assumptions and projections. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates based on a variety of factors, including those discussed under "Forward Looking Statements" below. Note that individual quarters may fluctuate on both a cash basis and an accrual basis due to lease commencements and expirations, abatement periods, the timing of repairs and maintenance, capital expenditures, capital markets activities, seasonal general and administrative expenses, and one-time revenue or expense events. In addition, the Company's guidance is based on information available to management as of the date of this release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release contains certain supplemental non-GAAP financial measures, such as FFO, Core FFO, AFFO, Same Store NOI, Property NOI, and Core EBITDA. See below for definitions and reconciliations of these metrics to their most comparable GAAP metric.






Conference Call Information

Piedmont has scheduled a conference call and an audio web cast for Friday, February 5, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. Eastern standard time. The live audio web cast of the call may be accessed on the Company's website at www.piedmontreit.com in the Investor Relations section. Dial-in numbers are (877) 407-0778 for participants in the United States and Canada and (201) 689-8565 for international participants. A replay of the conference call will be available through Februay 19, 2016, and may be accessed by dialing (877) 660-6853 for participants in the United States and Canada and (201) 612-7415 for international participants, followed by conference identification code 13627957. A web cast replay will also be available after the conference call in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website. During the audio web cast and conference call, the Company's management team will review fourth quarter and annual 2015 performance, discuss recent events, and conduct a question-and-answer period.

Supplemental Information

Quarterly supplemental information as of and for the period ended December 31, 2015 can be accessed on the Company`s website under the Investor Relations section at www.piedmontreit.com.

About Piedmont Office Realty Trust

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) is an owner, manager, developer, and operator of high-quality, Class A office properties located in select sub-markets of major U.S. cities. Its geographically-diversified, over $5 billion portfolio is comprised of approximately 20 million square feet. The Company is a fully-integrated, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) with local management offices in each of its major markets and is investment-grade rated by Standard & Poor’s (BBB) and Moody’s (Baa2). For more information, see www.piedmontreit.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company intends for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, as applicable. Such information is subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as well as known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Therefore, such statements are not intended to be a guarantee of the Company`s performance in future periods. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "continue" or similar words or phrases that are predictions of future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters. Examples of such statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, whether the Company as a whole, its portfolio of assets, and its balance sheet are exceedingly well-positioned headed into 2016 and the Company's estimated range of Net Income, Depreciation, Amortization and Other, Gain on Sale of Real Estate Assets, Core FFO and Core FFO per diluted share for the year ending December 31, 2016.

The following are some of the factors that could cause the Company`s actual results and its expectations to differ materially from those described in the Company`s forward-looking statements: economic, regulatory and socio-economic changes (including accounting standards) that impact the real estate market generally or that could affect the patters of use of commercial office space, may cause our operating





results to suffer and decrease the value of our real estate properties; the success of our real estate strategies and investment objectives, including our ability to identify and consummate suitable acquisitions and divestitures; lease terminations or lease defaults, particularly by one of our large lead tenants; the impact of competition on our efforts to renew existing leases or re-let space on terms similar to existing leases; changes in the economies and other conditions affecting the office market in general and of the specific markets in which we operate, particularly in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and the New York metropolitan area, where we have high concentrations of office properties; the illiquidity of real estate investments could significantly impede our ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties; acquisitions of properties may have unknown risks and other liabilities at the time of acquisition; development and construction delays and resultant increased costs and risks may negatively impact our operating results; our real estate development strategies may not be successful; future terrorist attacks in the major metropolitan areas in which we own properties could significantly impact the demand for, and value of, our properties; additional risks and costs associated with directly managing properties occupied by government tenants; adverse market and economic conditions may negatively affect us and could cause us to recognize impairment charges on both our long-lived assets or goodwill or otherwise impact our performance; availability of financing and our lending banks' ability to honor existing line of credit commitments; costs of complying with governmental laws and regulations; future offerings of debt or equity securities may adversely affect the market price of our common stock; changes in market interest rates may have an effect on the value of our common stock; uncertainties associated with environmental and other regulatory matters; potential changes in political environment and reduction in federal and/or state funding of our governmental tenants; we may be subject to litigation, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition; changes in tax laws impacting REITs and real estate in general, as well as our ability to continue to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code; and other factors detailed in the Company`s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2014, and other documents the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company cannot guarantee the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements contained in this press release, and the Company does not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Research Analysts/ Institutional Investors Contact:
Eddie Guilbert
770-418-8592
research.analysts@piedmontreit.com

Shareholder Services/Transfer Agent Services Contact:
Computershare, Inc.
866-354-3485
investor.services@piedmontreit.com





Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
 
Unaudited (in thousands)
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
  
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
Real estate assets, at cost:
 
 
 
Land
$
685,850

 
$
674,554

Buildings and improvements
3,826,322

 
3,631,580

Buildings and improvements, accumulated depreciation
(922,019
)
 
(889,997
)
Intangible lease assets
177,675

 
150,037

Intangible lease assets, accumulated amortization
(93,012
)
 
(79,860
)
Construction in progress
20,990

 
61,891

Real estate assets held for sale, gross

 
735,295

Real estate assets held for sale, accumulated depreciation and amortization

 
(208,408
)
Total real estate assets
3,695,806

 
4,075,092

Investments in and amounts due from unconsolidated joint ventures
7,577

 
7,798

Cash and cash equivalents
5,441

 
12,306

Tenant receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
26,339

 
27,711

Straight line rent receivables
152,122

 
146,836

Notes receivable
45,400

 

Restricted cash and escrows
5,174

 
5,679

Prepaid expenses and other assets
24,843

 
25,656

Goodwill
180,097

 
180,097

Interest rate swaps

 
430

Deferred lease costs, less accumulated amortization
291,736

 
228,953

Other assets held for sale, net

 
77,276

Total assets
$
4,434,535

 
$
4,787,834

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Unsecured debt, net of discount
$
1,528,221

 
$
1,821,302

Secured debt
501,289

 
448,620

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures
128,465

 
133,988

Deferred income
27,270

 
22,215

Intangible lease liabilities, less accumulated amortization
42,853

 
42,560

Interest rate swaps
9,993

 
6,417

Other liabilities held for sale, net

 
717

Total liabilities
2,238,091

 
2,475,819

Stockholders' equity :
 
 
 
Common stock
1,455

 
1,543

Additional paid in capital
3,669,977

 
3,666,182

Cumulative distributions in excess of earnings
(1,477,674
)
 
(1,365,620
)
Other comprehensive income
1,661

 
8,301

Piedmont stockholders' equity
2,195,419

 
2,310,406

Non-controlling interest
1,025

 
1,609

Total stockholders' equity
2,196,444

 
2,312,015

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
4,434,535

 
$
4,787,834

 
 
 
 
Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of end of period
145,512

 
154,324







Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unaudited (in thousands, except for per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
12/31/2015
 
12/31/2014
 
12/31/2015
 
12/31/2014
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental income
$
115,617

 
$
115,915

 
$
468,872

 
$
454,635

Tenant reimbursements
23,405

 
30,295

 
113,881

 
109,548

Property management fee revenue
439

 
501

 
2,016

 
2,069

Total revenues
139,461

 
146,711

 
584,769

 
566,252

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating costs
54,608

 
62,002

 
242,000

 
239,436

Depreciation
31,033

 
35,442

 
134,503

 
138,596

Amortization
17,240

 
14,172

 
60,886

 
56,579

Impairment loss on real estate assets

 

 
40,169

 

General and administrative
7,642

 
6,306

 
30,368

 
23,820

Total operating expenses
110,523

 
117,922

 
507,926

 
458,431

Real estate operating income
28,938

 
28,789

 
76,843

 
107,821

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(17,978
)
 
(18,854
)
 
(73,998
)
 
(74,446
)
Other income (expense)
347

 
(6
)
 
1,565

 
62

Net recoveries (loss) from casualty events and litigation settlements
(278
)
 
2,478

 
(278
)
 
6,992

Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures
135

 
160

 
553

 
(350
)
Total other expense
(17,774
)
 
(16,222
)
 
(72,158
)
 
(67,742
)
Income from continuing operations
11,164

 
12,567

 
4,685

 
40,079

Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss)
71

 
(42
)
 
84

 
954

Gain (loss) on sale of real estate assets
1

 

 
(1
)
 
1,198

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
72

 
(42
)
 
83

 
2,152

Gain (loss) on sales of real estate
114,411

 
(8
)
 
168,237

 
1,132

Net income
125,647

 
12,517

 
173,005

 
43,363

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(3
)
 
(3
)
 
(15
)
 
(15
)
Net income attributable to Piedmont
$
125,644

 
$
12,514

 
$
172,990

 
$
43,348

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted*
146,014

 
154,520

 
150,880

 
154,585

Per Share Information -- diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations and gain on sale of real estate assets
$
0.84

 
$
0.08

 
$
1.15

 
$
0.27

Income from discontinued operations
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
0.01

Net income available to common stockholders
$
0.84

 
$
0.08

 
$
1.15

 
$
0.28

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of end of period
145,512

 
154,324

 
145,512

 
154,324







Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funds From Operations, Core Funds From Operations and Adjusted Funds From Operations
 
 
Unaudited (in thousands, except for per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
12/31/2015
 
12/31/2014
 
12/31/2015
 
12/31/2014
GAAP net income applicable to common stock
$
125,644

 
$
12,514

 
$
172,990

 
$
43,348

Depreciation (1) (2)
30,867

 
35,365

 
133,992

 
138,497

Amortization (1)
17,257

 
14,188

 
60,951

 
56,848

Impairment loss on real estate asset

 

 
40,169

 

(Gain) loss on sale of real estate assets (1)
(114,412
)
 
8

 
(168,236
)
 
(2,161
)
NAREIT funds from operations applicable to common stock*
59,356

 
62,075

 
239,866

 
236,532

Acquisition costs
644

 
21

 
919

 
560

(Gain) loss on extinguishment of swaps
(94
)
 

 
38

 

Net (recoveries) loss from casualty events
278

 
(2,478
)
 
278

 
(6,992
)
Core funds from operations applicable to common stock*
60,184

 
59,618

 
241,101

 
230,100

Deferred financing cost amortization
715

 
627

 
2,837

 
2,703

Amortization of note payable step-up
(121
)
 
(120
)
 
(484
)
 
(246
)
Amortization of discount on Senior Notes
48

 
47

 
194

 
175

Depreciation of non real estate assets
226

 
138

 
755

 
508

Straight-line effects of lease revenue (1)
(4,960
)
 
(5,171
)
 
(15,734
)
 
(29,121
)
Stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense
2,051

 
929

 
7,090

 
3,975

Net effect of amortization of above or below-market in-place lease intangibles (1)
(1,202
)
 
(1,074
)
 
(4,571
)
 
(4,727
)
Acquisition costs
(644
)
 
(21
)
 
(919
)
 
(560
)
Non-incremental capital expenditures (3)
(13,939
)
 
(13,768
)
 
(44,136
)
 
(84,630
)
Adjusted funds from operations applicable to common stock*
$
42,358

 
$
41,205

 
$
186,133

 
$
118,177

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted**
146,014

 
154,520

 
150,880

 
154,585

Funds from operations per share (diluted)
$
0.41

 
$
0.40

 
$
1.59

 
$
1.53

Core funds from operations per share (diluted)
$
0.41

 
$
0.39

 
$
1.60

 
$
1.49

Adjusted funds from operations per share (diluted)
$
0.29

 
$
0.27

 
$
1.23

 
$
0.76

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
**Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of end of period
145,512

 
154,324

 
$
145,512

 
$
154,324


(1) Includes adjustments for consolidated properties, including discontinued operations, and for our proportionate share of amounts attributable to unconsolidated joint ventures.
(2) Excludes depreciation of non real estate assets.
(3) Capital expenditures of a recurring nature related to tenant improvements and leasing commissions that do not incrementally enhance the underlying assets' income generating capacity. Tenant improvements, leasing commissions, building capital and deferred lease incentives incurred to lease space that was vacant at acquisition, leasing costs for spaces vacant for greater than one year, leasing costs for spaces at newly acquired properties for which in-place leases expire shortly after acquisition, improvements associated with the expansion of a building and renovations that change the underlying classification of a building are excluded from this measure.






*Definitions

Funds From Operations ("FFO"): FFO is calculated in accordance with the current National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") definition. NAREIT currently defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains or losses from sales of property, impairment losses, and gains or losses on consolidation, adding back depreciation and amortization on real estate assets, and after the same adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. These adjustments can vary among owners of identical assets in similar conditions based on historical cost accounting and useful-life estimates. FFO may provide valuable comparisons of operating performance between periods and with other REITs. FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be viewed as an alternative measurement of our operating performance to net income. We believe that FFO is a beneficial indicator of the performance of an equity REIT. However, other REITs may not define FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition, or may interpret the current NAREIT definition differently than we do; therefore, our computation of FFO may not be comparable to that of such other REITs.

Core Funds From Operations ("Core FFO"): We calculate Core FFO by starting with FFO, as defined by NAREIT, and adjusting for certain non-recurring items such as gains or losses on the extinguishment of swaps, acquisition-related costs and other significant non-recurring items. Such items create significant earnings volatility. We believe Core FFO provides a meaningful measure of our operating performance and more predictability regarding future earnings potential. Core FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be viewed as an alternative measurement of our operating performance to net income; therefore, it should not be compared to other REITs' equivalent to Core FFO.

Adjusted Funds From Operations ("AFFO"): AFFO is calculated by deducting from Core FFO non-incremental capital expenditures and acquisition-related costs and adding back non-cash items including non-real estate depreciation, straight lined rents and fair value lease revenue, non-cash components of interest expense and compensation expense, and by making similar adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Although AFFO may not be comparable to that of other REITs, we believe it provides a meaningful indicator of our ability to fund cash needs and to make cash distributions to equity owners. AFFO is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be viewed as an alternative measurement of our operating performance to net income, as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities or as a measure of our liquidity.





Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
Core EBITDA, Property Net Operating Income, Same Store Net Operating Income
 
 
Unaudited (in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
 
12/31/2015
 
12/31/2014
12/31/2015
12/31/2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Piedmont
$
125,644

 
$
12,514

$
172,990

$
43,348

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
3

 
3

15

15

Interest expense
17,978

 
18,854

73,998

74,446

Depreciation (1)
31,093

 
35,503

134,747

139,004

Amortization (1)
17,257

 
14,188

60,951

56,848

Acquisition costs
644

 
21

919

560

Impairment loss on real estate asset

 

40,169


Net (recoveries) loss from casualty events and litigation settlements
278

 
(2,478
)
278

(6,992
)
Gain on sale of real estate assets (1)
(114,412
)
 
8

(168,236
)
(2,161
)
Core EBITDA*
78,485

 
78,613

315,831

305,068

General & administrative expenses (1)
7,646

 
6,313

30,410

23,863

Management fee revenue
(224
)
 
(272
)
(1,115
)
(1,110
)
Other (income)/expense (1)
(992
)
 
(15
)
(2,484
)
39

Straight line effects of lease revenue (1)
(4,960
)
 
(5,171
)
(15,734
)
(29,121
)
Amortization of lease-related intangibles (1)
(1,202
)
 
(1,074
)
(4,571
)
(4,727
)
Property Net Operating Income (cash basis)*
78,753

 
78,394

322,337

294,012

Acquisitions
(5,168
)
 
(2,314
)
(13,867
)
(3,757
)
Dispositions
(5,519
)
 
(13,383
)
(36,151
)
(41,584
)
Other investments
(248
)
 
(277
)
(1,070
)
(18
)
Same Store NOI (cash basis)*
$
67,818

 
$
62,420

$
271,249

$
248,653

Change period over period in Property NOI
0.5
%
 
N/A

9.6
%
N/A

Change period over period in Same Store NOI
8.6
%
 
N/A

9.1
%
N/A


(1) Includes amounts attributable to consolidated properties, including discontinued operations, and our proportionate share of amounts attributable to unconsolidated joint ventures.

*Definitions

Core EBITDA: Core EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and incrementally removing any impairment losses, gains or losses from sales of property, or other significant non-recurring items. We do not include impairment losses in this measure, because we feel these types of losses create volatility in our earnings and make it difficult to determine the earnings generated by our ongoing business. We believe Core EBITDA is a reasonable measure of our liquidity. Core EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be viewed as an alternative measurement of cash flows from operating activities or other GAAP basis liquidity measures. Other REITs may calculate Core EBITDA differently and our calculation should not be compared to that of other REITs.

Property Net Operating Income ("Property NOI"): Property NOI is defined as real estate operating income with the add-back of corporate general and administrative expense, depreciation and amortization, and impairment losses and the deduction of net operating income associated with property management performed by Piedmont for other organizations. We may present this measure on an accrual basis or a cash basis. When presented on a cash basis, the effects of straight lined rents and fair value lease revenue are eliminated. The Company uses this measure to





assess its operating results and believes it is important in assessing operating performance. Property NOI is a non-GAAP measure which does not have any standard meaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.

Same Store Net Operating Income ("Same Store NOI"): Same Store NOI is calculated as the Property NOI attributable to the properties owned or placed in service during the entire span of the current and prior year reporting periods. Same Store NOI excludes amounts attributable to unconsolidated joint venture assets. We may present this measure on an accrual basis or a cash basis. When presented on a cash basis, the effects of straight lined rents and fair value lease revenue are eliminated. We believe Same Store NOI is an important measure of comparison of our properties' operating performance from one period to another. Other REITs may calculate Same Store NOI differently and our calculation should not be compared to that of other REITs.