PDM 3.31.15 10-Q
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
____________________________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
____________________________________________________  
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2015
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934
For the Transition Period From                      To                     
Commission file number 001-34626
PIEDMONT OFFICE REALTY TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 ____________________________________________________ 
Maryland
 
58-2328421
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

11695 Johns Creek Parkway
Ste. 350
Johns Creek, Georgia 30097
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(770) 418-8800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  x    No   o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large Accelerated filer x
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-Accelerated filer o     (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)        
 
Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  o No   x
Number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s
common stock, as of April 28, 2015:
154,391,509 shares
 

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FORM 10-Q
PIEDMONT OFFICE REALTY TRUST, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
Page No.
PART I.
Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
PART II.
Other Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 5.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 6.


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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. In addition, Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont"), or its executive officers on Piedmont’s behalf, may from time to time make forward-looking statements in reports and other documents Piedmont files with the Securities and Exchange Commission or in connection with other written or oral statements made to the press, potential investors, or others. Statements regarding future events and developments and Piedmont’s future performance, as well as management’s expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” or other similar words. Examples of such statements in this report include descriptions of our real estate, financings, and operating objectives; discussions regarding future dividends; and discussions regarding the potential impact of economic conditions on our portfolio.

These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of Piedmont’s management, which in turn are based on information available at the time the statements are made. Important assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding the demands for office space in the markets in which Piedmont operates, competitive conditions, and general economic conditions. These assumptions could prove inaccurate. The forward-looking statements also involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Many of these factors are beyond Piedmont’s ability to control or predict. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

•
Economic, regulatory, and/or socio-economic changes (including accounting standards) that impact the real estate market generally, or that could affect patterns of use of commercial office space, may cause our operating results to suffer and decrease the value of our real estate properties;
•
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 sector in general and 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;
•
Lease terminations or lease defaults, particularly by one of our large lead 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;
•
The success of our real estate strategies and investment objectives, including our ability to identify and consummate suitable acquisitions;
•
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;
•
Costs of complying with governmental laws and regulations;
•
Additional risks and costs associated with directly managing properties occupied by government tenants;
•
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 Piedmont’s ability to continue to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”); and
•
Other factors, including the risk factors discussed under Item 1A. of Piedmont’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Management believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and management undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.


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PART I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ITEM 1.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The information presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows reflects all adjustments that are, in management’s opinion, necessary for a fair and consistent presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to Piedmont’s financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in this report on Form 10-Q and with Piedmont’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Piedmont’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results expected for the full year.

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PIEDMONT OFFICE REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Assets:
 
 
 
Real estate assets, at cost:
 
 
 
Land
$
707,340

 
$
702,800

Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of $1,118,327 and $1,088,062 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
3,234,495

 
3,224,178

Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $84,212 and $79,860 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
69,254

 
70,177

Construction in progress
83,853

 
63,393

Real estate assets held for sale
—

 
14,544

Total real estate assets
4,094,942

 
4,075,092

Investments in and amounts due from unconsolidated joint ventures
7,820

 
7,798

Cash and cash equivalents
7,479

 
12,306

Tenant receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $106 and $231 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
30,132

 
27,711

Straight-line rent receivables
175,340

 
169,532

Restricted cash and escrows
671

 
5,679

Prepaid expenses and other assets
26,879

 
27,820

Goodwill
180,097

 
180,097

Interest rate swaps
520

 
430

Deferred financing costs, less accumulated amortization of $6,607 and $6,067 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
7,391

 
7,667

Deferred lease costs, less accumulated amortization of $152,161 and $142,915 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
288,591

 
280,105

Other assets held for sale
—

 
1,264

Total assets
$
4,819,862

 
$
4,795,501

Liabilities:
 
 
 
Unsecured debt, net of discount of $5,682 and $5,456 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
$
1,877,318

 
$
1,828,544

Secured debt, inclusive of premium of $3,137 and $3,258 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
448,791

 
449,045

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures
119,466

 
133,988

Deferred income
25,970

 
22,215

Intangible lease liabilities, less accumulated amortization of $39,682 and $37,964 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
42,978

 
43,277

Interest rate swaps
19,416

 
6,417

Total liabilities
2,533,939

 
2,483,486

Commitments and Contingencies
—

 
—

Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
Shares-in-trust, 150,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding as of March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014
—

 
—

Preferred stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding as of March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014
—

 
—

Common stock, $.01 par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized; 154,339,507 and 154,324,089 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
1,543

 
1,543

Additional paid-in capital
3,667,574

 
3,666,182

Cumulative distributions in excess of earnings
(1,378,786
)
 
(1,365,620
)
Other comprehensive income
(5,437
)
 
8,301

Piedmont stockholders’ equity
2,284,894

 
2,310,406

Noncontrolling interest
1,029

 
1,609

Total stockholders’ equity
2,285,923

 
2,312,015

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
4,819,862

 
$
4,795,501

See accompanying notes

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PIEDMONT OFFICE REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Revenues:
 
 
 
Rental income
$
117,807

 
$
110,904

Tenant reimbursements
31,390

 
24,929

Property management fee revenue
562

 
487

 
149,759

 
136,320

Expenses:
 
 
 
Property operating costs
64,236

 
58,271

Depreciation
36,232

 
33,644

Amortization
14,670

 
14,573

General and administrative
6,407

 
4,555

 
121,545

 
111,043

Real estate operating income
28,214

 
25,277

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
Interest expense
(19,016
)
 
(18,926
)
Other income/(expense)
(181
)
 
(90
)
Net recoveries from casualty events and litigation settlements
—

 
3,042

Equity in income/(loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures
159

 
(266
)
 
(19,038
)
 
(16,240
)
Income from continuing operations
9,176

 
9,037

Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Operating income
—

 
466

Loss on sale of real estate assets
—

 
(106
)
Income from discontinued operations
—

 
360

Gain on sale of real estate assets
10,073

 
—

Net income
19,249

 
9,397

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(4
)
 
(4
)
Net income attributable to Piedmont
$
19,245

 
$
9,393

Per share information – basic and diluted:
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations and gain on sale of real estate assets
$
0.12

 
$
0.06

Income from discontinued operations
—

 
—

Net income available to common stockholders
$
0.12

 
$
0.06

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic
154,339,029

 
154,849,378

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted
154,580,335

 
155,024,545

See accompanying notes.

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PIEDMONT OFFICE REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Piedmont
 
 
$
19,245

 
 
 
$
9,393

Other comprehensive income/(loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effective portion of gain/(loss) on derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges (See Note 5)
(15,205
)
 
 
 
(9,886
)
 
 
Reclassification of previously recorded loss included in net income (See Note 5)
1,467

 


 
1,170

 


Other comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
(13,738
)
 
 
 
(8,716
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Piedmont
 
 
$
5,507

 
 
 
$
677



See accompanying notes

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PIEDMONT OFFICE REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014
AND FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
Common  Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Cumulative
Distributions
in Excess of
Earnings
 
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
 
Non-
controlling
Interest
 
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
157,461

 
$
1,575

 
$
3,668,906

 
$
(1,231,209
)
 
$
20,278

 
$
1,609

 
$
2,461,159

Share repurchases as part of an announced plan
(3,190
)
 
(32
)
 
—

 
(52,764
)
 
—

 
—

 
(52,796
)
Retirement of shares returned from escrow
(85
)
 
(1
)
 
(1,478
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,479
)
Redemption of noncontrolling interest in consolidated variable interest entity
—

 
—

 
(4,054
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(4,054
)
Dividends to common stockholders ($0.81 per share), dividends to shareholders of subsidiary, and dividends reinvested
—

 
—

 
(188
)
 
(124,995
)
 
—

 
(15
)
 
(125,198
)
Shares issued and amortized under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan, net of tax
138

 
1

 
2,996

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2,997

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
15

 
15

Net income attributable to Piedmont
—

 
—

 
—

 
43,348

 
—

 
—

 
43,348

Other comprehensive income
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(11,977
)
 
—

 
(11,977
)
Balance, December 31, 2014
154,324

 
1,543

 
3,666,182

 
(1,365,620
)
 
8,301

 
1,609

 
2,312,015

Share repurchases as part of an announced plan
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Offering costs
—

 
—

 
(285
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(285
)
Redemption of noncontrolling interest in consolidated variable interest entity
—

 
—

 
54

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
54

Reallocation of noncontrolling interest of subsidiary
—

 
—

 
1,128

 
—

 
—

 
(584
)
 
544

Dividends to common stockholders ($0.21 per share), dividends to shareholders of subsidiary, and dividends reinvested
—

 
—

 
(66
)
 
(32,411
)
 
—

 
—

 
(32,477
)
Shares issued and amortized under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan, net of tax
16

 
—

 
561

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
561

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
4

 
4

Net income attributable to Piedmont
—

 
—

 
—

 
19,245

 
—

 
—

 
19,245

Other comprehensive loss
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(13,738
)
 
—

 
(13,738
)
Balance, March 31, 2015
154,340

 
$
1,543

 
$
3,667,574

 
$
(1,378,786
)
 
$
(5,437
)
 
$
1,029

 
$
2,285,923


See accompanying notes

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PIEDMONT OFFICE REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands) 
 
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
19,249

 
$
9,397

Operating distributions received from unconsolidated joint ventures
137

 
266

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation
36,232

 
33,727

Amortization of deferred financing costs
387

 
774

Settlement of forward starting interest rate swaps
—

 
14,960

Other amortization
14,806

 
14,346

Stock compensation expense
725

 
636

Equity in loss/(income) of unconsolidated joint ventures
(159
)
 
266

(Gain)/loss on sale of real estate assets
(10,073
)
 
106

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Increase in tenant and straight-line rent receivables, net
(11,234
)
 
(1,371
)
(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash and escrows
(148
)
 
43

Decrease/(increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets
1,037

 
(3,467
)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses
(11,074
)
 
(350
)
Increase in deferred income
3,745

 
720

Net cash provided by operating activities
43,630

 
70,053

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Acquisition of real estate assets and related intangibles
(41,554
)
 
(400
)
Capitalized expenditures, net of accruals
(39,804
)
 
(27,187
)
Redemption of noncontrolling interest in unconsolidated variable interest entity
(4,000
)
 
—

Net sales proceeds from wholly-owned properties
25,803

 
22,322

Deferred lease costs paid
(4,414
)
 
(4,180
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(63,969
)
 
(9,445
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Deferred financing costs paid
(242
)
 
(454
)
Proceeds from debt
257,575

 
764,564

Repayments of debt
(209,254
)
 
(737,000
)
Costs of issuance of common stock
(90
)
 
—

Repurchases of common stock as part of announced plan
—

 
(54,515
)
Dividends paid and discount on dividend reinvestments
(32,477
)
 
(30,905
)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
15,512

 
(58,310
)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(4,827
)
 
2,298

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
12,306

 
6,973

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
7,479

 
$
9,271

 
 
 
 
Supplemental Disclosures of Significant Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Change in accrued share repurchases as part of an announced plan
$
—

 
$
(1,836
)
Accrued capital expenditures and deferred lease costs
$
12,946

 
$
13,721


See accompanying notes

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PIEDMONT OFFICE REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2015
(unaudited)

1.Organization
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (“Piedmont”) (NYSE: PDM) is a Maryland corporation that operates in a manner so as to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes and engages in the acquisition, development, management, and ownership of commercial real estate properties throughout the United States, including properties that are under construction, are newly constructed, or have operating histories. Piedmont was incorporated in 1997 and commenced operations in 1998. Piedmont conducts business primarily through Piedmont Operating Partnership, L.P. (“Piedmont OP”), a Delaware limited partnership, as well as performing the management of its buildings through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Piedmont Government Services, LLC and Piedmont Office Management, LLC. Piedmont owns 99.9% of, and is the sole general partner of, Piedmont OP and as such, possesses full legal control and authority over the operations of Piedmont OP. The remaining 0.1% ownership interest of Piedmont OP is held indirectly by Piedmont through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Piedmont Office Holdings, Inc. ("POH"), the sole limited partner of Piedmont OP. Piedmont OP owns properties directly, through wholly-owned subsidiaries, and through both consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures. References to Piedmont herein shall include Piedmont and all of its subsidiaries, including Piedmont OP and its subsidiaries and joint ventures.

As of March 31, 2015, Piedmont owned 74 office properties, one redevelopment asset, and one office building through an unconsolidated joint venture. Piedmont's 74 consolidated office properties comprise 21.5 million square feet of primarily Class A commercial office space, and were 88.8% leased as of March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, approximately 90% of Piedmont's Annualized Lease Revenue was generated from select office sub-markets in the following cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, and Washington, D.C.

Piedmont internally evaluates all of its real estate assets as one operating segment, and accordingly, does not report segment information.

2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of Piedmont have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X, and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the statements for the unaudited interim periods presented include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such periods. Results for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of a full year’s results.

Piedmont’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Piedmont, Piedmont’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, any variable interest entity ("VIE") of which Piedmont or any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries is considered to have the power to direct the activities of the entity and the obligation to absorb losses/right to receive benefits, or any entity in which Piedmont or any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries owns a controlling interest. In determining whether Piedmont or Piedmont OP has a controlling interest, the following factors, among others, are considered: equity ownership, voting rights, protective rights of investors, and participatory rights of investors. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in Piedmont’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Further, Piedmont has formed special purpose entities to acquire and hold real estate. Each special purpose entity is a separate legal entity and consequently the assets of the special purpose entities are not available to all creditors of Piedmont. The assets owned by these special purpose entities are being reported on a consolidated basis with Piedmont’s assets for financial reporting purposes only.


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Use of Estimates

The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Income Taxes

Piedmont has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and has operated as such, beginning with its taxable year ended December 31, 1998. To qualify as a REIT, Piedmont must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of its annual REIT taxable income. As a REIT, Piedmont is generally not subject to federal income taxes. Piedmont is subject to certain taxes related to the operations of properties in certain locations, as well as operations conducted by its taxable REIT subsidiary, POH, which have been provided for in the financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") has issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"). The amendments in ASU 2014-09 change the criteria for the recognition of revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services using a five-step determination process. Steps 1 through 5 involve (i) identifying contracts with a customer, (ii) identifying the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations, and (v) recognizing revenue as an entity satisfies a performance obligation. Additionally, lease contracts are specifically excluded from ASU 2014-09. The amendments in ASU 2014-09 are effective in the first quarter of 2017 for Piedmont, and early adoption is not permitted. Piedmont is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of adoption.

The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810), Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis ("ASU 2015-02"). The amendments in ASU 2015-02 modifies the consolidation analysis of certain types of entities. Specifically, ASU 2015-02 changes the assessment criteria of whether limited partnerships are VIEs, eliminates the presumption that general partners should consolidate a limited partner, eliminates certain conditions from the evaluation of whether a fee paid to a decision maker constitutes a VIE, and changes the evaluation regarding the impact of related parties in the primary beneficiary determination of a VIE. The amendments in ASU 2015-02 are effective in the first quarter of 2016 for Piedmont, and Piedmont is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of adoption.

The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30), Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"). The amendments in ASU 2015-03 require debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a reduction to the underlying debt instrument, as opposed to a separate asset. The amendments do not change the method by which such costs are amortized against earnings, nor do they change their classification in the consolidated statements of income, as a component of interest expense. The amendments in ASU 2015-03 are effective in the first quarter of 2016 for Piedmont, and Piedmont is currently evaluating the potential impact of adoption.


3.
Acquisitions
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, Piedmont acquired 100% ownership of the following property using proceeds from the $500 Million Unsecured Line of Credit, proceeds from the sale of the 3900 Dallas Parkway building in Plano, Texas (see Note 9), and cash on hand, as noted below:

Property
 
Metropolitan Statistical Area
 
Date of Acquisition
 
Rentable Square Feet
 
Percentage Leased as of Acquisition
 
Purchase Price
 (in millions)
Park Place on Turtle Creek
 
Dallas, TX
 
January 16, 2015
 
177,844

 
88
%
 
$
46.6




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4.Debt

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, Piedmont entered into a $170 million unsecured term loan facility (the “$170 Million Unsecured 2015 Term Loan”) with a consortium of lenders. The term of the $170 Million Unsecured 2015 Term Loan is approximately three years with a maturity date of May 15, 2018; however, Piedmont may prepay the $170 Million Unsecured 2015 Term Loan, in whole or in part, at any time without premium or penalty. The proceeds of the $170 Million Unsecured 2015 Term Loan were used to pay off the principal maturing on the $50 Million Unsecured Term Loan, and the remaining net proceeds were used to pay down the balance outstanding under the $500 Million Unsecured Line of Credit.

The $170 Million Unsecured 2015 Term Loan has the option to bear interest at varying levels based on (i) the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or Base Rate, defined as the greater of the prime rate, the federal funds rate plus one-half of one percent, or LIBOR for a one-month period plus one percent, (ii) the credit rating levels issued for the Registrant, and (iii) for LIBOR loans, an interest period selected by Piedmont OP of one, two, three, or six months, or to the extent available from all lenders in each case, one year or periods of less than one month. The stated interest rate spread over LIBOR can vary from 0.9% to 1.75% based upon the then current credit rating of Piedmont. As of March 31, 2015, the stated interest rate spread on the $170 Million Unsecured 2015 Term Loan was 1.125%.

Under the $170 Million Unsecured 2015 Term Loan, Piedmont is subject to certain financial covenants that require, among other things, the maintenance of an unencumbered interest coverage ratio of at least 1.75, an unencumbered leverage ratio of at least 1.60, a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.50, a leverage ratio of no more than 0.60, and a secured debt ratio of no more than 0.40. As of March 31, 2015, Piedmont believes it was in compliance with all financial covenants associated with its debt instruments.

Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2015, Piedmont incurred additional working capital borrowings of $88.0 million and, utilizing a portion of the proceeds of the $170 Million Unsecured 2015 Term Loan described above, as well as other cash on hand, made repayments totaling $159.0 million on its $500 Million Unsecured Line of Credit. Piedmont also made interest payments on all debt facilities, including interest rate swap cash settlements, of approximately $20.4 million and $16.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Piedmont capitalized interest of $0.8 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.


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The following table summarizes the terms of Piedmont’s indebtedness outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
Facility
 
Collateral
 
Stated Rate(1)
 
Maturity
 
Amount Outstanding as of
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Secured (Fixed)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$105 Million Fixed-Rate Loan
 
US Bancorp Center
 
5.29
%
(2) 
5/11/2015
 
$
105,000

 
$
105,000

$125 Million Fixed-Rate Loan
 
Four Property Collateralized
Pool (3)
 
5.50
%
 
4/1/2016
 
125,000

 
125,000

$42.5 Million Fixed-Rate Loan
 
Las Colinas Corporate
Center I & II
 
5.70
%
 
10/11/2016
 
42,525

 
42,525

$140 Million WDC Fixed-Rate Loans
 
1201 & 1225 Eye Street
 
5.76
%
 
11/1/2017
 
140,000

 
140,000

$35 Million Fixed-Rate Loan
 
5 Wall Street
 
5.55
%
(4) 
9/1/2021
 
36,266

 
36,520

Subtotal/Weighted Average (5)
 
 
 
5.56
%
 
 
 
448,791

 
449,045

Unsecured (Variable and Fixed)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$300 Million Unsecured 2011 Term Loan
 
 
 
LIBOR +  1.15%

(6) 
1/15/2020
 
298,996

 
298,944

$500 Million Unsecured Line of Credit
 
 
 
LIBOR + 1.175%

(7) 
8/19/2016
(8) 
363,000

 
434,000

$350 Million Unsecured Senior Notes
 
 
 
3.40
%
(9) 
6/1/2023
 
348,831

 
348,800

$300 Million Unsecured 2013 Term Loan
 
 
 
LIBOR + 1.20%

(10) 
1/31/2019
 
300,000

 
300,000

$400 Million Unsecured Senior Notes
 
 
 
4.45
%
(11) 
3/15/2024
 
396,914

 
396,832

$50 Million Unsecured Term Loan
 
 
 
LIBOR + 1.15%

 
4/1/2015
 
—

 
49,968

$170 Million Unsecured 2015 Term Loan
 
 
 
LIBOR + 1.125%

(12) 
5/15/2018
 
169,577

 
—

Subtotal/Weighted Average (5)
 
 
 
2.78
%
 
 
 
1,877,318

 
1,828,544

Total/ Weighted Average (5)
 
 
 
3.31
%
 
 
 
$
2,326,109

 
$
2,277,589


(1) 
Other than the $35 Million Fixed-Rate Loan, all of Piedmont’s outstanding debt as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is interest-only.
(2) 
On April 10, 2015, Piedmont repaid in full the balance on the $105 Million Fixed-Rate Loan.
(3) 
Property collateralized pool includes 1430 Enclave Parkway in Houston, Texas, Windy Point I and II in Schaumburg, Illinois, and 1055 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California.
(4) 
The $35 Million Fixed-Rate Loan has a contractual fixed rate of 5.55% ; however, the amortization of the premium recorded in order to adjust the note to its estimated fair value, results in an effective interest rate of 3.75%.
(5) 
Weighted average is based on contractual balance of outstanding debt and interest rates in the table as of March 31, 2015.
(6) 
The $300 Million Unsecured 2011 Term Loan has a stated variable rate; however, Piedmont has entered into interest rate swap agreements which effectively fix, exclusive of changes to Piedmont's credit rating, the rate on this facility to 2.39% through the original maturity date of November 22, 2016 and 3.35% from November 22, 2016 to January 15, 2020.
(7) 
Piedmont may select from multiple interest rate options with each draw, including the prime rate and various-length LIBOR locks. All LIBOR selections are subject to an additional spread (1.175% as of March 31, 2015) over the selected rate based on Piedmont’s current credit rating. The outstanding balance as of March 31, 2015 consisted of 30-day LIBOR draws at a rate of 0.18% (subject to the additional spread mentioned above).

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(8) 
Piedmont may extend the term for up to one additional year (through two available six month extensions to a final extended maturity date of August 21, 2017) provided Piedmont is not then in default and upon payment of extension fees.
(9) 
The $350 Million Senior Notes have a fixed coupon rate of 3.40%, however, as a result of the issuance of the notes at a discount, Piedmont recognizes an effective interest rate on this debt issuance of 3.45%. After consideration of the impact of settled interest rate swap agreements, in addition to the issuance discount, the effective interest rate on this debt is 3.43%.
(10) 
The $300 Million Unsecured 2013 Term Loan has a stated variable rate; however, Piedmont entered into interest rate swap agreements which effectively fix, absent any changes to Piedmont's credit rating, the rate on this facility to 2.78% .
(11) 
The $400 Million Senior Notes have a fixed coupon rate of 4.45%, however, as a result of the issuance of the notes at a discount, Piedmont recognizes an effective interest rate on this debt issuance of 4.48%. After consideration of the impact of settled interest rate swap agreements, in addition to the issuance discount, the effective interest rate on this debt is 4.10%.
(12) 
Piedmont may select from multiple interest rate options, including the prime rate and various-length LIBOR locks. All LIBOR selections are subject to an additional spread (1.125% as of March 31, 2015) over the selected rate based on Piedmont’s current credit rating. The outstanding balance as of March 31, 2015 consisted of a 30-day LIBOR draw at a rate of 0.18% (subject to the additional spread mentioned above).

5.Derivative Instruments
Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

In addition to operational risks which arise in the normal course of business, Piedmont is exposed to economic risks such as interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk. In certain situations, Piedmont has entered into derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swap agreements and other similar agreements to manage interest rate risk exposure arising from current or future debt transactions. Interest rate swap agreements involve the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. Piedmont’s objective in using interest rate derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements.

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for Piedmont making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without changing the underlying notional amount. As of March 31, 2015, Piedmont was party to various forward starting interest rate swap agreements which fully hedge the variable cash flows associated with all of its outstanding unsecured, variable-rate debt, other than the $500 Million Line of Credit and the $170 Million Unsecured 2015 Term Loan. Additionally, as of March 31, 2015, Piedmont held $500 million of forward starting interest rate swaps to hedge its exposure to the variability in future cash flows associated with potential future debt issuances in 2015 and 2016. The maximum length of time over which Piedmont is hedging its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions is 131 months.

The detail of Piedmont’s interest rate derivatives outstanding as of March 31, 2015 is as follows:

Interest Rate Derivatives:
 
Number of Swap Agreements
 
Associated Debt Instrument
 
Total Notional Amount
(in millions)
 
Effective Date
 
Maturity Date
Interest rate swaps
 
4
 
$300 Million Unsecured 2011 Term Loan
 
$
300

 
11/22/2011
 
11/22/2016
Interest rate swaps
 
4
 
$300 Million Unsecured 2013 Term Loan
 
200

 
1/30/2014
 
1/31/2019
Interest rate swaps
 
2
 
$300 Million Unsecured 2013 Term Loan
 
100

 
8/29/2014
 
1/31/2019
Forward starting interest rate swaps
 
3
 
$300 Million Unsecured 2011 Term Loan
 
300

 
11/22/2016
 
1/15/2020
Forward starting interest rate swaps
 
4
 
Potential Future Issuance
 
250

 
2/27/2015
 
2/27/2022
Forward starting interest rate swaps
 
4
 
Potential Future Issuance
 
250

 
2/25/2016
 
2/25/2026
Total
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,400

 
 
 
 


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Piedmont has elected to present its interest rate derivatives on its consolidated balance sheets on a gross basis as interest rate swap assets and interest rate swap liabilities. The detail of Piedmont’s interest rate derivatives on a gross and net basis as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, is as follows (in thousands):

Interest rate swaps classified as:
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Gross derivative assets
$
520

 
$
430

Gross derivative liabilities
(19,416
)
 
(6,417
)
Net derivative liability
$
(18,896
)
 
$
(5,987
)

All of Piedmont's interest rate derivative agreements outstanding for the periods presented were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk. As such, the effective portion of changes in the estimated fair value of these derivatives is recorded in other comprehensive income ("OCI") and is reclassified into earnings as interest expense in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. In addition, in conjunction with the issuance of various unsecured senior notes during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, Piedmont settled several forward starting swap agreements for gains which were recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income during the respective period and are being amortized as an offset to interest expense over the term of the respective notes on a straight line basis (which approximates the effective interest method). Piedmont classifies cash flows from the settlement of hedging derivative instruments in the same category as the underlying exposure which is being hedged. As the settlements were the result of hedging Piedmont's exposure to interest rate changes and their effect on interest expense, they are classified as operating cash flows in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.

The effective portion of Piedmont's interest rate derivatives, including the gain on settlement of forward swaps described above, that was recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, was as follows:

 
Three Months Ended
Derivative in
Cash Flow Hedging
Relationships (Interest Rate Swaps) (in thousands)
March 31,
2015
 
March 31,
2014
Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI on derivative
$
(15,205
)
 
$
(9,886
)
Amount of previously recorded loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into interest expense
$
1,467

 
$
1,170


Piedmont estimates that approximately $5.7 million will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to interest expense over the next twelve months. No gain or loss was recognized related to hedge ineffectiveness or to amounts excluded from effectiveness testing on Piedmont’s cash flow hedges during the three months ended March 31, 2015 or 2014.

See Note 7 for fair value disclosures of Piedmont's derivative instruments.

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features

Piedmont has agreements with its derivative counterparties that contain a provision whereby if Piedmont defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then Piedmont could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations. If Piedmont were to breach any of the contractual provisions of the derivative contracts, it would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their termination value of the estimated fair values plus accrued interest, or approximately $20.3 million as of March 31, 2015. Additionally, Piedmont has rights of set-off under certain of its derivative agreements related to potential termination fees and amounts payable under the agreements, if a termination were to occur.


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6.Variable Interest Entities and Equity Participation Rights
Variable interest holders who have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and have the obligation to absorb the majority of losses of the entity or the right to receive significant benefits of the entity must consolidate the VIE.
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, Piedmont paid $4 million to settle the redemption option associated with an equity participation in Medici Atlanta, LLC, eliminating any ongoing third party interest.

A summary of Piedmont’s interests in and consolidation treatment of its outstanding VIEs as of March 31, 2015 and their related carrying values as of December 31, 2014 is as follows (net carrying amount in millions):

Entity
 
Piedmont’s
%
Ownership
of Entity
 
Related
Building
 
Consolidated/
Unconsolidated
 
Net Carrying
Amount as of
March 31, 2015
 
Net Carrying
Amount as of
December 31,
2014
 
Primary Beneficiary
Considerations
1201 Eye Street NW Associates, LLC
 
49.5%
 
1201 Eye Street
 
Consolidated
 
$
(2.5
)
 
$
(2.8
)
 
In accordance with the partnership’s governing documents, Piedmont is entitled to 100% of the cash flow of the entity until certain financial returns are achieved and has sole discretion in directing the management and leasing activities of the building.
1225 Eye Street NW Associates, LLC
 
49.5%
 
1225 Eye Street
 
Consolidated
 
$
0.6

 
$
(1.1
)
 
In accordance with the partnership’s governing documents, Piedmont is entitled to 100% of the cash flow of the entity until certain financial returns are achieved and has sole discretion in directing the management and leasing activities of the building.
Piedmont 500 W. Monroe Fee, LLC
 
100%
 
500 W. Monroe
 
Consolidated
 
$
245.7

 
$
245.3

 
The Omnibus Agreement with the previous owner includes equity participation rights for the previous owner, if certain financial returns are achieved; however, Piedmont has sole decision making authority and is entitled to the economic benefits of the property until such returns are met.
Piedmont TownPark Land, LLC
 
100%
 
Land Parcel Adjacent to 400 TownPark building
 
Consolidated
 
$
7.9

 
$
7.9

 
The equity participation and service fee agreement includes equity participation rights for the third party manager if certain defined events occur and certain returns on investment are achieved; however, Piedmont has sole decision making authority and is entitled to the economic benefits of the property until such events occur and returns are achieved.

Each of the VIEs described above has the sole purpose of holding land and office buildings and their resulting operations, and are classified in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in the same manner as Piedmont’s wholly-owned properties.


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7.Fair Value Measurement of Financial Instruments
Piedmont considers its cash, tenant receivables, restricted cash and escrows, accounts payable and accrued expenses, interest rate swap agreements, and debt to meet the definition of financial instruments. The following table sets forth the carrying and estimated fair value for each of Piedmont’s financial instruments, as well as its level within the GAAP fair value hierarchy, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively (in thousands):

 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Financial Instrument
Carrying Value
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Level Within Fair Value Hierarchy
 
Carrying Value
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Level Within Fair Value Hierarchy
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents(1)
$
7,479

 
$
7,479

 
Level 1
 
$
12,306

 
$
12,306

 
Level 1
Tenant receivables, net(1)
$
30,132

 
$
30,132

 
Level 1
 
$
27,711

 
$
27,711

 
Level 1
Restricted cash and escrows(1)
$
671

 
$
671

 
Level 1
 
$
5,679

 
$
5,679

 
Level 1
Interest rate swap asset
$
520

 
$
520

 
Level 2
 
$
430

 
$
430

 
Level 2
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(1)
$
16,098

 
$
16,098

 
Level 1
 
$
14,395

 
$
14,395

 
Level 1
Interest rate swap liability
$
19,416

 
$
19,416

 
Level 2
 
$
6,417

 
$
6,417

 
Level 2
Debt
$
2,326,109

 
$
2,373,488

 
Level 2
 
$
2,277,589

 
$
2,314,020

 
Level 2

(1) 
For the periods presented, the carrying value of these financial instruments approximates estimated fair value due to their short-term maturity.

Piedmont's debt was carried at book value as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014; however, Piedmont's estimate of its fair value is disclosed in the table above. Piedmont uses widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis based on the contractual terms of the debt facilities, including the period to maturity of each instrument, and uses observable market-based inputs for similar debt facilities which have transacted recently in the market. Therefore, the estimated fair values determined are considered to be based on significant other observable inputs (Level 2). Scaling adjustments are made to these inputs to make them applicable to the remaining life of Piedmont's outstanding debt. Piedmont has not changed its valuation technique for estimating the fair value of its debt.

Piedmont’s interest rate swap and forward starting interest rate swap agreements presented above, and further discussed in Note 5, are classified as “Interest rate swap” assets and liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and were carried at estimated fair value as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The valuation of these derivative instruments was determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis based on the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity of each instrument, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. Therefore, the estimated fair values determined are considered to be based on significant other observable inputs (Level 2). In addition, Piedmont considered both its own and the respective counterparties’ risk of nonperformance in determining the estimated fair value of its derivative financial instruments by estimating the current and potential future exposure under the derivative financial instruments that both Piedmont and the counterparties were at risk for as of the valuation date. The credit risk of Piedmont and its counterparties was factored into the calculation of the estimated fair value of the interest rate swaps; however, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, this credit valuation adjustment did not comprise a material portion of the estimated fair value. Therefore, Piedmont believes that any unobservable inputs used to determine the estimated fair values of its derivative financial instruments are not significant to the fair value measurements in their entirety, and does not consider any of its derivative financial instruments to be Level 3 assets or liabilities.


8.Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments Under Existing Lease Agreements

Certain lease agreements include provisions that, at the option of the tenant, may obligate Piedmont to provide funding for capital improvements. Under its existing lease agreements, Piedmont may be required to fund significant tenant improvements, leasing commissions, and building improvements. In addition, certain agreements contain provisions that require Piedmont to issue corporate or property guarantees to provide funding for capital improvements or other financial obligations. Further, Piedmont classifies such tenant and building improvements into two categories: (i) improvements which incrementally enhance the building's

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asset value by expanding its revenue generating capacity (“incremental capital expenditures”) and (ii) improvements which maintain the building's existing asset value and its revenue generating capacity (“non-incremental capital expenditures”). As of March 31, 2015, commitments for funding potential non-incremental capital expenditures over the next five years for tenant improvements totaled approximately $46.1 million related to Piedmont's existing lease portfolio over the respective lease terms, the majority of which Piedmont estimates may be required to be funded over the next three years based on when the underlying leases commence. For most of Piedmont’s leases, the timing of the actual funding of these tenant improvements is largely dependent upon tenant requests for reimbursement. In some cases, these obligations may expire with the leases without further recourse to Piedmont.

Additionally, as of March 31, 2015, commitments for incremental capital expenditures for tenant improvements associated with new and existing leases, primarily at value-add properties, totaled approximately $23.8 million.

Contingencies Related to Tenant Audits/Disputes

Certain lease agreements include provisions that grant tenants the right to engage independent auditors to audit their annual operating expense reconciliations. Such audits may result in the re-interpretation of language in the lease agreements which could result in the refund of previously recognized tenant reimbursement revenues, resulting in financial loss to Piedmont. Piedmont recorded reductions in reimbursement revenues related to such tenant audits/disputes of approximately $0 and $0.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Letters of Credit

As of March 31, 2015, Piedmont was subject to a letter of credit of approximately $0.4 million, which reduces the total outstanding capacity under its $500 Million Unsecured Line of Credit. This letter of credit agreement is scheduled to expire in July 2015; however, it contains an automatic renewal feature, consisting of successive one-year renewal periods, subject to the satisfaction of the credit obligation and certain other limitations.


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9.Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

Assets Held for Sale

Assets held for sale as of December 31, 2014 consisted solely of the 3900 Dallas Parkway building. Details are presented below (in thousands):

 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Real estate assets held for sale, net:
 
 
 
 
Land
 
$
—

 
$
1,517

Building and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of $10,342 as of December 31, 2014
 
—

 
13,027

Total real estate assets held for sale, net
 
$
—

 
$
14,544

 
 
 
 
 
Other assets held for sale, net:
 
 
 
 
Straight-line rent receivables
 
$
—

 
$
768

Deferred lease costs, less accumulated amortization of $1,552 as of December 31, 2014
 
—

 
496

Total other assets held for sale, net
 
$
—

 
$
1,264


The 3900 Dallas Parkway building was subsequently sold during the three months ended March 31, 2015, and no other assets were held for sale as of March 31, 2015. The property was sold for approximately $26.2 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $10.1 million and net sales proceeds of approximately $25.8 million. As the sale of the 3900 Dallas Parkway building did not meet the criteria to be reported as a discontinued operation, the operational results for the building for periods prior to the sale are presented as continuing operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of income, and the gain on sale is presented separately on the face of the income statement.

Discontinued Operations

Asset disposals in previous periods that were previously classified as, and that continue to be reported as, discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in thousands):

Buildings Sold
 
Location
 
Date of Sale
 
Gain/(Loss) on Sale
 
Net Sales Proceeds
11107 and 11109 Sunset Hills Road
 
Reston, Virginia
 
March 19, 2014
 
$
(102
)
 
$
22,326

1441 West Long Lake Road
 
Troy, Michigan
 
April 30, 2014
 
$
562

 
$
7,202

4685 Investment Drive
 
Troy, Michigan
 
April 30, 2014
 
$
747

 
$
11,198



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Details comprising income from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are presented below (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2015
 
March 31, 2014
Revenues:
 
 
 
Rental income
$
—

 
$
1,174

Tenant reimbursements
—

 
112

 
—

 
1,286

Expenses:
 
 
 
Property operating costs
—

 
505

Depreciation
—

 
83

Amortization
—

 
223

General and administrative
—

 
3

 
—

 
814

 
 
 
 
Other income/(expense)
—

 
(6
)
 
 
 
 
Operating income, excluding gain on sale
—

 
466

Gain on sale of real estate assets
—

 
(106
)
Income from discontinued operations
$
—

 
$
360



10.Stock Based Compensation
From time to time, Piedmont has granted equity awards to all of its employees. The deferred stock awards are determined by the Compensation Committee of the board of directors of Piedmont and typically vest on the award anniversary date ratably over a multi-year period. Piedmont also has a multi-year performance share program for certain of its employees whereby equity awards may be earned based on the relative performance of Piedmont's total stockholder return as compared with a predetermined peer group's total stockholder return over the same multi-year period. Shares are not awarded until after the end of the multi-year performance period and vest upon award.

A rollforward of Piedmont's equity based award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows:

 
Shares
 
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested Deferred Stock Awards as of December 31, 2014
506,404

 
$
18.12

Deferred Stock Awards Granted During Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
—

 
$
—

Adjustment to Estimated Future Grants of Performance Share Awards During Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
(15,413
)
 
$
18.51

Deferred Stock Awards Vested During Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
(20,976
)
 
$
16.48

Deferred Stock Awards Forfeited During Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
—

 
$
—

Unvested Deferred Stock Awards as of March 31, 2015
470,015

 
$
18.18



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The following table provides additional information regarding stock award activity during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively (in thousands except for per share data):

 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
2015
 
March 31,
2014
 
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value of Shares Granted During the Period (per share)
$
—

 
$
16.45

 
Total Grant Date Fair Value of Shares Vested During the Period
$
346

 
$
4

 
Share-based Liability Awards Paid During the Period(1)
$
—

 
$
—

 

(1) 
Amount reflects the issuance of performance share awards during the period.

A detail of Piedmont’s outstanding employee stock awards as of March 31, 2015 is as follows:

Date of grant
 
Type of Award
 
Net Shares
Granted (1)
 
Grant
Date Fair
Value
 
Vesting Schedule
 
Unvested Shares as of March 31, 2015
 
April 4, 2012
 
Deferred Stock Award
 
169,128

 
$
17.53

 
Of the shares granted, 25% vested on the date of grant, and 25% vested or will vest on April 4, 2013, 2014, and 2015, respectively.
 
53,868

 
April 2, 2013
 
Deferred Stock Award
 
132,826

 
$
19.47

 
Of the shares granted, 25% vested on the date of grant, and 25% vested or will vest on April 2, 2014, 2015, and 2016, respectively.
 
76,156

 
April 2, 2013
 
Fiscal Year 2013-2015 Performance Share Program
 
—

 
$
18.91

 
Shares awarded, if any, will vest immediately upon determination of award in 2016.
 
—

(2) 
January 3, 2014
 
Deferred Stock Award
 
95,476

 
$
16.45

 
Of the shares granted, 20% will vest on January 3, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, respectively.
 
82,673

 
May 9, 2014
 
Deferred Stock Award
 
179,897

 
$
18.47

 
Of the shares granted, 25% vested on the date of grant, and 25% vested or will vest on May 9, 2015, 2016, and 2017, respectively.
 
144,287

 
May 9, 2014
 
Fiscal Year 2014-2016 Performance Share Program
 
—

 
$
18.51

 
Shares awarded, if any, will vest immediately upon determination of award in 2017.
 
113,031

(3) 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
470,015

 

(1) 
Amounts reflect the total grant to employees, net of shares surrendered upon vesting to satisfy required minimum tax withholding obligations through March 31, 2015.
(2) 
Estimated based on Piedmont's cumulative total stockholder return ("TSR") for the respective performance period through March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, Piedmont's TSR for the fiscal year 2013-2015 performance share program was below threshold. Share estimates are subject to change in future periods based on both Piedmont's and its peers' stock performance and dividends paid.
(3) 
Estimated based on Piedmont's cumulative TSR for the respective performance period through March 31, 2015. Share estimates are subject to change in future periods based on both Piedmont's and its peers' stock performance and dividends paid.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, Piedmont recognized approximately $0.9 million and $0.6 million of compensation expense related to stock awards, of which $0.8 million and $0.6 million related to the amortization of unvested shares, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, a net total of 15,418 shares were issued to employees, directors, and officers. As of March 31, 2015, approximately $2.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested deferred stock awards remained, which Piedmont will record in its consolidated statements of income over a weighted-average vesting period of approximately one year.


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11.Earnings Per Share

There are no adjustments to “Net income attributable to Piedmont” or “Income from continuing operations” for the diluted earnings per share computations.

Net income per share-basic is calculated as net income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Net income per share-diluted is calculated as net income available to common stockholders divided by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including unvested deferred stock awards. Diluted weighted average number of common shares reflects the potential dilution under the treasury stock method that would occur if the remaining unvested deferred stock awards vested and resulted in additional common shares outstanding. Certain unvested deferred stock awards are not included in the calculation because they would be anti-dilutive and have no effect for the periods presented.

The following table reconciles the denominator for the basic and diluted earnings per share computations shown on the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2015
 
March 31, 2014
Weighted-average common shares – basic
154,339
 
154,849
Plus incremental weighted-average shares from time-vested conversions:
 
 
 
Deferred stock awards
241
 
176
Weighted-average common shares – diluted
154,580
 
155,025


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12.Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

The following condensed consolidating financial information for Piedmont Operating Partnership, L.P. (the "Issuer"), Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Guarantor"), and the other directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries of the Guarantor (the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries") is provided pursuant to the requirements of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X regarding financial statements of guarantors and issuers of guaranteed registered securities. The principal elimination entries relate to investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions, including transactions with the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries.


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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of March 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Issuer
 
Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate assets, at cost:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land
$
81,406

 
$
—

 
$
625,934

 
$
—

 
$
707,340

Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation
438,933

 
—

 
2,795,862

 
(300
)
 
3,234,495

Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization
1,676

 
—

 
67,578

 
—

 
69,254

Construction in progress
3,032

 
—

 
80,821

 
—

 
83,853

Total real estate assets
525,047

 
—

 
3,570,195

 
(300
)
 
4,094,942

Investments in and amounts due from unconsolidated joint ventures
7,820

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
7,820

Cash and cash equivalents
3,879

 
250

 
3,350

 
—

 
7,479

Tenant and straight-line rent receivables, net
37,756

 
—

 
167,716

 
—

 
205,472

Advances to affiliates
6,142,933

 
1,284,521

 
—

 
(7,427,454
)
 
—

Investment in subsidiary
—

 
3,846,399

 
191

 
(3,846,590
)
 
—

Notes receivable
161,350

 
—

 
23,890

 
(185,240
)
 
—

Prepaid expenses, restricted cash, escrows, and other assets
6,129

 
116

 
22,567

 
(1,262
)
 
27,550

Goodwill
180,097

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
180,097

Interest rate swaps
520

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
520

Deferred financing costs, net
7,023

 
—

 
368

 
—

 
7,391

Deferred lease costs, net
31,445

 
—

 
257,146

 
—

 
288,591

Total assets
$
7,103,999

 
$
5,131,286

 
$
4,045,423

 
$
(11,460,846
)
 
$
4,819,862

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt, net
$
1,901,208

 
$
—

 
$
610,141

 
$
(185,240
)
 
$
2,326,109

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures
16,732

 
674

 
103,322

 
(1,262
)
 
119,466

Advances from affiliates
392,696

 
4,909,707

 
2,185,841

 
(7,488,244
)
 
—

Deferred income
5,150

 
—

 
20,820

 
—

 
25,970

Intangible lease liabilities, net
—

 
—

 
42,978

 
—

 
42,978

Interest rate swaps
19,416

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
19,416

Total liabilities
2,335,202

 
4,910,381

 
2,963,102

 
(7,674,746
)
 
2,533,939

Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
—

 
1,543

 
—

 
—

 
1,543

Additional paid-in capital
3,842,399

 
3,670,447

 
1,318

 
(3,846,590
)
 
3,667,574

Retained/(cumulative distributions in excess of) earnings
931,835

 
(3,451,085
)
 
1,079,974

 
60,490

 
(1,378,786
)
Other comprehensive loss
(5,437
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(5,437
)
Piedmont stockholders’ equity
4,768,797

 
220,905

 
1,081,292

 
(3,786,100
)
 
2,284,894

Noncontrolling interest
—

 
—

 
1,029

 
—

 
1,029

Total stockholders’ equity
4,768,797

 
220,905

 
1,082,321

 
(3,786,100
)
 
2,285,923

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
7,103,999

 
$
5,131,286

 
$
4,045,423

 
$
(11,460,846
)
 
$
4,819,862


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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 2014
(in thousands)
Issuer
 
Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate assets, at cost:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land
$
81,406

 
$
—

 
$
621,394

 
$
—

 
$
702,800

Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation
442,034

 
—

 
2,782,444

 
(300
)
 
3,224,178

Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization
1,812

 
—

 
68,365

 
—

 
70,177

Construction in progress
1,355

 
—

 
62,038

 
—

 
63,393

Real estate assets held for sale, net
14,544

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
14,544

Total real estate assets
541,151

 
—

 
3,534,241

 
(300
)
 
4,075,092

Investments in and amounts due from unconsolidated joint ventures
7,798

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
7,798

Cash and cash equivalents
8,143

 
1,790

 
2,373

 
—

 
12,306

Tenant and straight-line rent receivables, net
37,238

 
—

 
160,005

 
—

 
197,243

Advances to affiliates
6,084,243

 
1,282,443

 
—

 
(7,366,686
)
 
—

Investment in subsidiary
—

 
3,878,811

 
192

 
(3,879,003
)

—

Notes receivable
161,350

 
—

 
23,890

 
(185,240
)
 
—

Prepaid expenses, restricted cash, escrows, and other assets
10,912

 
—

 
23,541

 
(954
)
 
33,499

Goodwill
180,097

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
180,097

Interest rate swaps
430

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
430

Deferred financing costs, net
7,242

 
—

 
425

 
—

 
7,667

Deferred lease costs, net
31,340

 
—

 
248,765

 
—

 
280,105

Other assets held for sale, net
1,264

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,264

Total assets
$
7,071,208

 
$
5,163,044

 
$
3,993,432

 
$
(11,432,183
)
 
$
4,795,501

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt, net
$
1,852,434

 
$
—

 
$
610,395

 
$
(185,240
)
 
$
2,277,589

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures
19,403

 
465

 
115,074

 
(954
)
 
133,988

Advances from affiliates
376,122

 
4,909,362

 
2,138,140

 
(7,423,624
)
 
—

Deferred income
4,998

 
—

 
17,217

 
—

 
22,215

Intangible lease liabilities, net
—

 
—

 
43,277

 
—

 
43,277

Interest rate swaps
6,417

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
6,417

Total liabilities
2,259,374

 
4,909,827

 
2,924,103

 
(7,609,818
)
 
2,483,486

Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
—

 
1,543

 
—

 
—

 
1,543

Additional paid-in capital
3,874,757

 
3,670,236

 
192

 
(3,879,003
)
 
3,666,182

Retained/(cumulative distributions in excess of) earnings
928,776

 
(3,418,562
)
 
1,067,528

 
56,638

 
(1,365,620
)
Other comprehensive loss
8,301

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
8,301

Piedmont stockholders’ equity
4,811,834

 
253,217

 
1,067,720

 
(3,822,365
)
 
2,310,406

Noncontrolling interest
—

 
—

 
1,609

 
—

 
1,609

Total stockholders’ equity
4,811,834

 
253,217

 
1,069,329

 
(3,822,365
)
 
2,312,015

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
7,071,208

 
$
5,163,044

 
$
3,993,432

 
$
(11,432,183
)
 
$
4,795,501


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Issuer
 
Guarantor
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental income
$
18,937

 
$
—

 
$
99,577

 
$
(707
)
 
$
117,807

Tenant reimbursements
4,246

 
—

 
27,272

 
(128
)
 
31,390

Property management fee revenue
—

 
—

 
4,439

 
(3,877
)
 
562

 
23,183

 
—

 
131,288

 
(4,712
)
 
149,759

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating costs
10,661

 
—

 
58,494

 
(4,919
)
 
64,236

Depreciation
5,803

 
—

 
30,429

 
—

 
36,232

Amortization
1,254

 
—

 
13,416

 
—

 
14,670

General and administrative
6,200

 
111

 
7,724

 
(7,628
)
 
6,407

 
23,918

 
111

 
110,063

 
(12,547
)
 
121,545

Real estate operating income