PIEDMONT OFF. RLTY TR.C.A

Atlanta, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- --Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) (“Piedmont”), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today the launch of its new brand identity including a name change to Piedmont Realty Trust, Inc. The rebrand was undertaken to better reflect the company's focus on Piedmont PLACEs which are designed to elevate the workday and reflect a higher standard of service for our clients.» Mehr auf globenewswire.com

US equity markets rallied to their highest levels since February after a critical slate of employment data showed lukewarm labor market conditions in May, with only minimal tariff-related impacts. Benchmark interest rates jumped to near-four-month highs as hotter-than-expected wage growth metrics fueled doubts on the prospects for meaningful Federal Reserve easing this year. Meanwhile, investors weighed questions about the fate of the "Big Beautiful Bill" amid fierce challenges from Elon Musk, alongside signs of thawing in the tariff stalemate with China.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Piedmont Office Realty Trust is deeply undervalued, with a forward P/FFO of 4.8x and a 21% FFO yield, presenting a compelling opportunity. The company is rapidly leasing vacant spaces, raising full-year guidance by 29%, and locking in positive cash rent increases, signaling strong asset desirability. Dividend elimination was a strategic move to fund growth at a rapid pace, setting up for potential dividend reinstatement in 2026 at an attractive yield + 11% yield.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com