Record Leasing Activity
Piedmont executed over 461,000 square feet of total leasing in Q3, bringing year-to-date leasing to approximately 2 million square feet, the most in over a decade. The overall lease percentage of the in-service portfolio increased to 88.8%, the highest since Q1 2020.
Double-Digit Rental Rate Growth
Leases signed this year have resulted in a 12% cash basis and almost 20% accrual basis rental rate growth once leases begin.
Sustainability Achievements
Piedmont achieved 5-star and Green Star recognition from GRESB based on 2023 sustainability performance, ranking in the top decile for participating listed American companies.
Positive Pipeline and Market Trends
Approximately 3 million square feet of potential leases are in the proposal stage, with positive trends across most submarkets except Washington, D.C. The Sunbelt portfolio saw 60% of new tenant lease activity.
Strong Financial Liquidity
Piedmont has full capacity on its $600 million line of credit and over $130 million in cash and cash equivalents, with no major debt maturities until 2027 after addressing $1.4 billion of maturing debt.