COPT, a Maryland Based Specialty Office Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE:OFC) is a specialty office real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses primarily on strategic customer relationships and specialized tenant requirements in the U.S. Government and Defense Information Technology sectors and Data Centers serving such sectors. The Company acquires and develops properties which are typically:
We acquire, develop, own, manage and lease first-class office properties with the core purpose of
creating environments that inspire success.
COPT fully embraces the following goals:
Creating value for our tenants and our shareholders
Providing extraordinary customer service to our tenants
Forming long term relationships with our customers
We do this by:
Holding assets for the long term
Safely increasing earnings and shareholder value
Adhering to disciplined financial principles
Being responsive to our tenants' needs
Our strategy:
Establish customer relationships, in multiple locations, which are differentiated by outstanding customer service, high quality solutions, trust and integrity--resulting in unparalleled tenant loyalty
Concentrate in markets and submarkets that are primarily located adjacent to government demand drivers and/or in growth corridors
Design, develop, acquire and operate technically sophisticated buildings in visually appealing settings that are environmentally sensitive, sustainable and meet unique customer requirements
Fund growth through a combination of public and private capital sources to insure broad access to cost effective capital
Utilize environmentally sensitive construction, rehabilitation and operations practices to position COPT for strategic advantage
266 office properties
21.3 million rentable square feet
$4.3 billion market capitalization
Recognized by CEL & Associates as Best in Industry for customer service seven consecutive years (2004-2010), in large owner category
Locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Alabama, and Pennsylvania
Recognized by NAIOP and BOMA for excellence in commercial real estate development
Member of NAIOP, BOMA, ULI, AIA, CREW, U.S. Green Building Council
