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| EX-99.1 - PRESS RELEASE DATED 10.22.2012 - Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. | ex991pressreleasedatedocto.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2012
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-34626
Maryland | 58-2328421 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS Employer | |
incorporation) | Identification No.) | |
11695 Johns Creek Parkway
Suite 350
Johns Creek, GA 30097-1523
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
770-418-8800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events
On October 22, 2012, Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press release announcing agreements in principle to settle its two class action lawsuits. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press release dated October 22, 2012 | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. | ||||
Date: October 22, 2012 | By: | /s/ Robert E. Bowers | ||
Robert E. Bowers | ||||
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press release dated October 22, 2012 | |