Columbia Property Trust Inc
Annual Report 2016

Plain-text annual report

2016 ANNUAL REPORT ® A HIGH-QUALITY PORTFOLIO IN THE COUNTRY’S BEST MARKETS PORTFOLIO TRANSFORMATION As a result of the work we have done over the past five years, the Columbia Property Trust portfolio today is concentrated in high-barrier markets, with properties that are well located, have desirable transportation access and amenities, and are positioned to compete well for years to come. Properties Markets Gross Assets under Management in High-Barrier Markets2 Average Net Rent per Square Foot 67 31 23% $18.07 16 7 77% $29.99 2011 12.31 2016 12.311 $1.2 Billion sold in the past year DISPOSITION ACHIEVEMENTS We have completed our planned disposition program, with 11 properties sold for $1.2 billion total between January 2016 and January 2017. ASSET 100 E. Pratt 800 N. Frederick Avenue 9189, 9191 and 9193 S. Jamaica 80 Park Plaza 9127 S. Jamaica CVS Health Tower (Sterling Commerce) SanTan Corporate Center 5 Houston Center, Energy Center I, and 515 Post Oak Key Center Tower and Marriott MARKET Baltimore Suburban Maryland Denver Newark Denver Dallas Phoenix Houston Cleveland SOLD Mar. 2016 July 2016 Sept. 2016 Sept. 2016 Oct. 2016 Nov. 2016 Dec. 2016 Jan. 2017 Jan. 2017 1 As of Dec. 31, 2016, and pro forma for the subsequent dispositions of the Houston portfolio on Jan. 6, 2017, Key Center Tower and Marriott in Cleveland on Jan. 31, 2017, and the planned return of 263 Shuman Blvd. to the lender. 2 Represents 100% of the Market Square buildings, which Columbia owns through an unconsolidated joint venture. OUR PORTFOLIO NEW YORK 229 W. 43rd Street 222 E. 41st Street 315 Park Avenue South 95 Columbus SAN FRANCISCO 221 Main Street 650 California Street 333 Market Street University Circle WASHINGTON, D.C. BOSTON LOS ANGELES Market Square 80 M Street 116 Huntington Avenue Pasadena Corp. Park ATLANTA PITTSBURGH One Glenlake Parkway Three Glenlake Parkway Lindbergh Center Cranberry Woods Drive COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2016 1 TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS E. NELSON MILLS President, Chief Executive Officer and Director S ince my letter to you last year, we have completed $1.2 billion of non-core asset dispositions and exited seven additional markets. With these sales, we completed the shift of our portfolio from a largely single-tenant, suburban focus to predominantly multi-tenant, CBD holdings concentrated in some of the best high-barrier markets in the country. Today, approximately 85% of our assets are located in our target markets – principally, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., followed by Boston and Los Angeles. With strong tenant demand and high barriers to entry, these markets should offer more attractive rental growth over time, higher potential for value appreciation, and greater liquidity. Much of our 2016 disposition activity was planned, but we also took advantage of favorable capital markets to accelerate our exits from Dallas, Houston, and Phoenix. In all, we have completed a total of $3.3 billion in dispositions since 2011. Creating Opportunity through Market Focus We are now leveraging the greater scale we enjoy in our target cities and the experience of our local teams, who have proven track records of sourcing new investments, leasing, and asset management. This has enabled us to begin to unlock growth in net operating income through new and renewal leasing, while maintaining high levels of occupancy and cash flow. A highlight of our efforts last year was our new 30- year lease with NYU Langone Medical Center for all of 222 East 41st Street in New York. This landmark lease addressed our largest 2016 expiration with no downtime, while initiating a long-term relationship with a highly respected, creditworthy tenant. Enhancing Value with Strategic Capital Improvements As part of our strategy to drive leasing, we have also repositioned a number of our key properties through value-enhancing renovations. These strategic improvement projects have added design features, function and amenities that capitalize on our properties’ attractive locations and structures to position them as top contenders in their submarkets, and they are already delivering strong leasing results. Maintaining Strength and Flexibility Throughout the execution of our portfolio transformation over the last several years, we have maintained a strong and flexible balance sheet. We benefit from one of the best capital structures in the REIT sector, thanks to our low leverage, which is predominantly unsecured, fixed-rate, and long-term. With our non-core asset sales completed, we made the decision in early 2017 to adjust our dividend to an annualized rate of $0.80. This move enables us to pay a yield that is competitive with our high-barrier peers, well-covered by operating cash flows, and positioned for future growth. This dividend level also allows us to retain capital for investments that will add value and drive financial performance for our stockholders. 2 COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2016 Our commitment to future growth in net asset value and increasing cash fl ows drives every decision we make. Continuing our Path to Value Growth Our commitment to growth in net asset value and increasing cash flows drives every decision we make as we manage our properties, pursue leasing opportunities, and source new investments. We are highly focused on unlocking the value of our existing portfolio through proactive leasing, as well as the cost-effective management of each and every asset. Of course, capital allocation decisions also continue to be a key emphasis of our management team and board. While we have allocated, and may continue to allocate, available capital to share repurchases from time to time, we continue to diligently seek compelling new property investments in our target markets that will best drive financial performance and further increase our scale and presence there. Our portfolio today positions us well to achieve our vision for Columbia – to be a top-performing, must- own office REIT focused in high-barrier markets with strong fundamentals and liquidity. We also now have an outstanding team and platform to match, but we still have work ahead to fulfill our goal of delivering top performance for stockholders. That goal underscores all our key objectives for 2017: (cid:2) Identifying and executing compelling new investments where we can enhance value and generate growing cash flows; COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2016 3 (cid:2) Increasing current cash flows by leasing vacant space and addressing near-term lease expirations; (cid:2) Proactively addressing longer-term lease renewals; and (cid:2) Maintaining access to attractive sources of capital, including exploring institutional partnerships for selected investment opportunities. We look forward to reporting substantial progress on these goals to you in the months ahead. I am confident that our hard-won achievements in 2016, and our strong execution on these objectives already in 2017, will deliver value growth to our stockholders. Sincerely, E. Nelson Mills President, Chief Executive Officer and Director March 1, 2017 85% Assets in Target Markets1 1Based on gross real estate assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2016, pro forma for the subsequent dispositions of the Houston portfolio on Jan. 6, 2017, and Key Center Tower and Marriott in Cleveland on Jan. 31, 2017, and the planned return of 263 Shuman Blvd. to the lender. Represents 100% of the Market Square buildings, which Columbia owns thorugh an unconsolidated joint venture. 4 COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2016 DEFINING ASSET QUALITY Office leasing is a competitive business, and buildings that are in high demand provide a significant advantage. Our buildings have a number of attributes that make them desirable for the tenants we want to attract. Some features are inherent, while others may need to be added through careful management and capital infusions to ensure each asset is a top contender. (cid:2) High-barrier market, CBD location (cid:2) Modern design to ensure maximum appeal (cid:2) Proximity to extensive amenities and primary transportation hubs (cid:2) Flexible floorplates to meet a wide variety of tenant requirements (cid:2) Standout features such as outdoor terraces, architectural details, or hospitality-inspired lobbies to provide competitive edge in the market MOST RECENT ACQUISITIONS 650 California Street San Francisco Acquired September 2014 315 Park Avenue South New York Acquired January 2015 116 Huntington Avenue Boston Acquired January 2015 229 W. 43rd Street New York Acquired August 2015 COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2016 5 INVESTING TO INCREASE RETURNS A well-appointed lobby, onsite gym, or rooftop terrace can be the difference in a leasing prospect choosing our building over a competitor’s. With this in mind, we invested over $20 million in strategic capital improvement projects across our portfolio in 2016. These efforts are already paying off, with 1.3 million square feet of leasing completed since the beginning of last year, and we expect to see continued benefits to our leasing in the future. 80 M STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. Reimagined interiors drive leasing With the surrounding submarket rapidly evolving, we undertook a reimagining of 80 M Street’s entrance aesthetic and environment. In April 2017, a new hospitality-inspired lobby, terrace and lounge will greet tenants and invite collaboration. The renovation plans alone helped us land a new 69,000-square-foot lease with the popular shared workspace provider WeWork. The building is now attracting additional tenants in technology and other industries attractive to millennials, making it a perfect hub of D.C.’s up-and-coming Capital Riverfront neighborhood. 6 COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2016 MARKET SQUARE WASHINGTON, D.C. Re-establishing D.C.’s premier office address An icon of D.C. office space, Market Square houses offices for more than 20 FORTUNE® 500 companies and other significant corporations. However, at more than 25 years old, this trophy asset was beginning to show its age. To ensure Market Square maintained its competitive edge, we have invested $15 million to update the main lobbies and add luxury amenities and services. Combined with strategies like targeting midsize users and corporate lobbying offices, these renovations helped us lease more than 100,000 square feet last year, and we are seeing strong activity on the remaining availability. Modern, Light-Filled Entrances (cid:2) New lighting and floor-to-ceiling glass entrance walls flood lobbies with light (cid:2) Contemporary finishes complement the building’s classic, timeless design Exceptional Amenities (cid:2) New best-in-class fitness center (cid:2) Tenants-only lounge and conference center onsite (cid:2) Marketing center onsite to showcase modern design COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2016 7 GROWING RENTS As we have transitioned our portfolio, we have increased our average net rent per square foot across the portfolio from $18.07 at the end of 2011, to $29.99 today.1 Additionally, we also have achieved an average rollup in rental rates of 25.7% over the past two years, on a GAAP basis. Today, we are among the top five high-barrier office REITs, based on average net rent per square foot. GROWTH IN NET RENT PER SQUARE FOOT $18 $30 2011 2017 222 E. 41ST STREET NEW YORK Re-stablizing a core Manhattan tower We began working to re-tenant 222 E. 41st Street well in advance of the 2016 expiration of previous tenant Jones Day’s 354,000-square-foot lease. We considered both single-tenant and multi-tenant strategies for the building. Our efforts paid off when we secured a commitment from NYU Langone Medical Center to lease the entire building immediately effective upon Jones Day’s expiration and convert it to medical offi ces and ambulatory care facilities. The 30-year lease incurred no down-time and generates a high-quality, long-term income stream backed by an investment- grade tenant. 1As of Dec. 31, 2016, and pro forma for the subsequent dispositions of the Houston portfolio on Jan. 6, 2017, Key Center Tower and Marriott in Cleveland on Jan. 31, 2017, and the planned return of 263 Shuman Blvd. to the lender. 8 COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2016 8 COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2016 221 MAIN STREET SAN FRANCISCO Enhancing a top building’s standout features Location and views attracted us to 221 Main Street in 2014, but we also bought it for the opportunity to roll up 33% of the 379,000-square-foot building to market rates within 36 months. Some hard work, along with favorable market conditions, allowed us to maintain over 90% average occupancy at the building while improving average rents per square foot by more than 50%. To continue this momentum, we have invested more than $2 million over the past year to repaint the building’s exterior in a modern, eye-catching design, and to add a collaborative, high-design tenant lounge and conference center to complement the building’s premier amenity – an 11,000-square-foot outdoor terrace. New Tenant Lounge & Conference Center (cid:2) 2,700 square feet of flexible space (cid:2) Two fully-equipped AV meeting rooms plus open lounge area (cid:2) Folding glass doors expand seamlessly onto outdoor terrace Outdoor Terrace (cid:2) Rare amenity for the submarket (cid:2) Infrastructure and aesthetic improvements delivering summer 2017 will allow for expanded tenant use COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2016 9 REDUCING COST OF CAPITAL As we have transitioned our portfolio into high-barrier markets with $5.9 billion in total transactions,1 we have not only maintained, but improved, the strength of our balance sheet. Despite our transformation, our overall leverage remains low and, in August 2016, we issued $350 million of bonds in an oversubscribed offering and retired our earlier bonds, replacing 5.875% bonds with new, ten-year bonds at 3.65%. We now have an unencumbered asset pool of over $3 billion and a fully available credit facility, with our weighted average cost of debt reduced to 3.6%. Our current access to low-cost debt, together with substantial proceeds from our disposition program, gives us tremendous flexibility to take advantage of market opportunities over the next several years. IMPROVEMENTS IN UNSECURED DEBT AND RATES MATURITY SCHEDULE ($M) ) % 7 6 . 1 ( 0 0 3 $ ) % 0 6 . 3 ( 6 2 1 $ ) % 9 5 . 4 ( 2 2 1 $ ) % 0 8 . 5 ( ) % 5 1 . 4 ( ) % 5 6 . 3 ( 0 5 3 $ 0 5 3 $ ) % 7 0 . 5 ( 6 6 1 $ ) % 2 5 . 3 ( 0 5 1 $ 6 2 $ 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2011 YEAR END 2016 YEAR END 33% 17% 50% 44% Mortgage Debt Term Loans Bonds Line of Credit 28% 28% 1Includes all acquisitions and dispositions completed between Dec. 31, 2011, and Dec. 31, 2016, pro forma for the subsequent dispositions of the Houston portfolio on Jan. 6, 2017, and Key Center Tower and Marriott in Cleveland on Jan. 31, 2017. 10 COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2016 FORM 10-K Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _______________________________________________ FORM 10-K _______________________________________________ (mark one) Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 OR 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 001-36113 COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 20-0068852 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) One Glenlake Parkway, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30328 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (404) 465-2200 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act: Title of each class Common Stock Name of exchange on which registered New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes No No 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 No 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 No Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. 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 Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes No As of June 30, 2016, the aggregate market value of the common stock of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. held by non-affiliates was $2,268,996,000 based on the closing price as reported by the New York Stock Exchange. As of January 31, 2017, 122,455,763 shares of common stock were outstanding. Registrant incorporates by reference portions of the Columbia Property Trust, Inc. Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of Part III) to be filed prior to April 30, 2017. Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements FORM 10-K COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I. Item 1. Business Item 1A. Risk Factors Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments Item 2. Properties Item 3. Legal Proceedings Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures PART II. Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Item 6. Selected Financial Data Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Item 9. Changes and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Item 9A. Controls and Procedures Item 9B. Other Information PART III. Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance Item 11. Executive Compensation Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services PART IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules Signatures Page No. Page 4 Page 6 Page 15 Page 15 Page 17 Page 17 Page 18 Page 21 Page 22 Page 38 Page 39 Page 39 Page 39 Page 42 Page 43 Page 43 Page 43 Page 43 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 2 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements contained in this Form 10-K of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Columbia Property Trust," "we," "our," or "us"), other than historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). We intend for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the applicable safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in those acts. Such statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies, and prospects and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "continue," or other similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this report is filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. See Item 1A herein for a discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties, although not all risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements may be included therein. Page 3 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 1. BUSINESS General PART I Columbia Property Trust, Inc. ("Columbia Property Trust") (NYSE: CXP) is a Maryland corporation that operates as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for federal income tax purposes and owns and operates commercial real estate properties. Columbia Property Trust was incorporated in 2003, commenced operations in 2004, and conducts business primarily through Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P. ("Columbia Property Trust OP"), a Delaware limited partnership. Columbia Property Trust is the general partner and sole owner of Columbia Property Trust OP and possesses full legal control and authority over its operations. Columbia Property Trust OP acquires, develops, owns, leases, and operates real properties directly, through wholly owned subsidiaries, or through joint ventures. References to Columbia Property Trust, "we," "us," or "our" herein shall include Columbia Property Trust and all subsidiaries of Columbia Property Trust, direct and indirect. Columbia Property Trust typically invests in high-quality, income-generating office properties. As of December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust owned 21 office properties and one hotel, which contain approximately 11.0 million square feet of commercial space, located in nine states and the District of Columbia. All of the office properties are wholly owned except for one property, which is owned through the Market Square Joint Venture, as described in Note 4, Unconsolidated Joint Venture. As of December 31, 2016, the office properties, including 51% of the Market Square buildings, which Columbia Property Trust owns through an unconsolidated joint venture, were approximately 90.6% leased. In January 2017, Columbia Property Trust sold three office properties in Houston, Texas, and the Key Center Tower and Key Center Marriott in Cleveland, Ohio. The terms of these transactions are described in Note 3, Real Estate Transactions, of the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Real Estate Investment Objectives Columbia Property Trust seeks to invest in and manage a commercial real estate portfolio that provides the size, quality, and market specialization needed to deliver both income and long-term growth, as measured in the total return to our shareholders. Our primary strategic objective is to generate long-term shareholder returns from a combination of steadily growing cash flows and appreciation in our net asset values, through the acquisition and ownership of high-quality office buildings located principally in high-barrier- to-entry markets. Our value creation and growth strategies are founded in the following: Targeted Market Strategy Our portfolio consists of a combination of multi- and single-tenant office properties located primarily in Central Business Districts ("CBD"). We focus our acquisition efforts in select primary markets with strong fundamentals and liquidity, including CBD and urban in-fill locations. We believe that the major U.S. office markets provide a greater propensity for producing increasing net income and property values over time. We maintain a long-term goal of increasing our market concentrations in order to leverage our scale, efficiency, and market knowledge. New Investment Targets We look to acquire strategic and premier office assets with quality tenants in our target markets, with an emphasis on value-added opportunities. We pursue high-quality assets that are competitive within the top tier of their markets or can be repositioned as such. Our asset selection criteria include the property's location attributes, physical quality, tenant/lease characteristics, competitive positioning, and pricing level in comparison to long-term, normalized value or replacement cost. Strong and Flexible Balance Sheet We are committed to maintaining an investment-grade balance sheet with a strong liquidity profile and proven access to capital. Our leverage level and other credit metrics provide the financial flexibility to pursue new acquisitions and other growth opportunities that will further our long-term performance objectives. Capital Recycling We consistently evaluate our existing portfolio to identify assets in which the value has been optimized and/or those that are considered nonstrategic, based on their market location or investment characteristics. The goal of our disposition efforts is to harvest capital from these mature and nonstrategic assets, and redeploy it into properties in our target markets to maximize growth in net operating income and long-term value. Proactive Asset Management We believe our team is well equipped to deliver operating results in all facets of the management process. Our leasing efforts are founded in understanding the varied and complex needs of tenants in the marketplace today. We pursue meeting those needs Page 4 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements through new and renewal leases, as well as lease restructures that further our long-term goals. We are committed to prudent capital investment in our assets to ensure their competitive positioning and status, and rigorously pursue efficient operations and cost containment at the property level. Transaction Activity In connection with furthering the repositioning of our portfolio in furtherance of our real estate investment objectives, we have executed the following real estate transactions in the 2015, 2016, and 2017: Acquisitions 2015 Property Location Rentable Square Feet Acquisition Date Purchase Price $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 516,000 152,000 372,000 64,000 Sale Price 267,500 272,000 58,500 51,000 19,500 174,500 122,000 48,000 187,000 65,000 433,250 229 West 43rd Street Building New York, NY 116 Huntington Avenue Building Boston, MA 315 Park Avenue South Building New York, NY 1881 Campus Commons Building Reston, VA 481,000 271,000 327,000 244,000 August 4, 2015 January 8, 2015 January 7, 2015 January 7, 2015 Dispositions 2017 Property Location Rentable Square Feet Disposition Date Key Center Tower & Marriott Cleveland, OH Houston Property Sale: 5 Houston Center Energy Center I 515 Post Oak 2016 SanTan Corporate Center Sterling Commerce 9127 South Jamaica Street 80 Park Plaza Houston, TX Houston, TX Houston, TX Phoenix, AZ Dallas, TX Denver, CO Newark, NJ 9189, 9191 & 9193 South Jamaica Street Denver, CO 800 North Frederick 100 East Pratt 2015 Suburban MD Baltimore, MD 1881 Campus Commons Building Reston, VA 11 Property Sale: 170 Park Avenue Building 180 Park Avenue Building Northern NJ Northern NJ 1580 West Nursery Road Buildings Baltimore, MD Acxiom Buildings Highland Landmark III Building The Corridors III Building 215 Diehl Road Building 544 Lakeview Building Bannockburn Lake III Building Robbins Road Buildings 550 King Street Buildings Joint Venture Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Boston, MA Boston, MA January 31, 2017 January 6, 2017 1,326,000 1,187,000 581,000 332,000 274,000 267,000 December 15, 2016 310,000 November 30, 2016 108,000 October 12, 2016 961,000 September 30, 2016 370,000 September 22, 2016 393,000 653,000 July 8, 2016 March 31, 2016 244,000 December 10, 2015 2,856,000 July 1, 2015 145,000 224,000 315,000 322,000 273,000 222,000 162,000 139,000 106,000 458,000 490,000 Property Contributed to Joint Venture Location % Sold / Retained Rentable Square Feet Closing Date Contributed Value 2015 Market Square Buildings Washington, D.C. 49%/51% 698,000 October 28, 2015 $ 595,000 Page 5 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Segment Information As of December 31, 2016, our reportable segments are determined based on the geographic markets in which we have significant investments. We consider geographic location when evaluating our portfolio composition and in assessing the ongoing operations and performance of our properties. See Note 15, Segment Information, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Employees As of December 31, 2016, we employed 90 people. Competition Leasing real estate is highly competitive in the current market. As a result, we experience competition for high-quality tenants from owners and managers of competing projects. Therefore, we may experience delays in re-leasing vacant space; or we may have to provide rent concessions, incur charges for tenant improvements, or offer other inducements to enable us to timely lease vacant space, all of which may have an adverse impact on our results of operations. In addition, we are in competition with other potential buyers for the acquisition of the same properties, which may result in an increase in the amount we must pay to purchase a property. Further, at the time we elect to dispose of our properties, we will also be in competition with sellers of similar properties to locate suitable purchasers. Concentration of Credit Risk We are dependent upon the ability of our current tenants to pay their contractual rent amounts as they become due. The inability of a tenant to pay future rental amounts would have a negative impact on our results of operations. We are not aware of any reason why our current tenants will not be able to pay their contractual rental amounts as they become due in all material respects. Situations preventing our tenants from paying contractual rents could result in a material adverse impact on our results of operations. Based on our 2016 annualized lease revenue, no single tenant accounts for more than 8% of our portfolio. Website Address Access to copies of each of our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, and other documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC, including amendments to such filings, may be obtained free of charge from our website, http://www.columbia.reit, or through a link to the http://www.sec.gov website. The information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference herein. These filings are available promptly after we file them with, or furnish them to, the SEC. ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Below are some of the risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face but do represent those risks and uncertainties that we believe are material to our business, operating results, prospects, and financial condition. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also harm our business. Risks Related to Our Business and Properties If we are unable to find suitable investments or pay too much for properties, we may not be able to achieve our investment objectives, and the returns on our investments will be lower than they otherwise would be. We are competing for real estate investments with other REITs; real estate limited partnerships, pension funds and their advisors; bank and insurance company investment accounts; individuals; and other entities. The market for high-quality commercial real estate assets is highly competitive given how infrequently those assets become available for purchase. As a result, many real estate investors, including us, face aggressive competition to purchase quality office real estate assets. A significant number of entities and resources competing for high-quality office properties support relatively high acquisition prices for such properties, which may reduce the number of acquisition opportunities available to, or affordable for, us and could put pressure on our profitability and our ability to pay distributions to stockholders. We cannot be sure that we will be successful in obtaining suitable investments on financially attractive terms or that, if we make investments, our objectives will be achieved. Economic conditions may cause the creditworthiness of our tenants to deteriorate and occupancy and market rental rates to decline. Although U.S. macroeconomic conditions continued to be relatively stable during 2016, several economic factors, including increases in interest rates, have adversely affected the financial condition and liquidity of many businesses, as well as the demand for office space generally. Should economic conditions worsen, our tenants' ability to honor their contractual obligations may Page 6 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements suffer. Further, it may become increasingly difficult to maintain our occupancy rate and achieve future rental rates comparable to the rental rates of our currently in-place leases as we seek to re-lease space and/or renew existing leases. Our office properties were approximately 90.6% leased at December 31, 2016, and provisions for uncollectible tenant receivables, net of recoveries, were less than 0.1% of total revenues for the year then ended. As a percentage of 2016 annualized lease revenue, approximately 10% of leases expire in 2017, 9% of leases expire in 2018, and 4% of leases expire in 2019 (see Item 2, Properties). No assurances can be given that economic conditions will not have a material adverse effect on our ability to re-lease space at favorable rates or on our ability to maintain our current occupancy rate and our low provisions for uncollectible tenant receivables. Changes in general economic conditions and regulatory matters germane to the real estate industry may cause our operating results to suffer and the value of our real estate properties to decline. Our operating results are subject to risks generally incident to the ownership of real estate, including: • • • • • • • • changes in general or local economic conditions; changes in supply of or demand for similar or competing properties in an area; changes in interest rates and availability of permanent mortgage funds, which may render the sale of a property difficult or unattractive; inability to finance property redevelopment or acquisitions on favorable terms; the relative illiquidity of real estate investments; changes in space utilization by our tenants due to technology, economic conditions, and business culture; changes in tax, real estate, environmental, and zoning laws; and periods of rising or higher interest rates and tight money supply. In addition, market and economic conditions in the metropolitan areas in which we derive a substantial portion of our revenue such as San Francisco, California; New York City, New York; Washington, D.C.; Boston, Massachusetts; and Atlanta, Georgia, may have a greater impact on our overall occupancy levels and rental rates and therefore our profitability. Furthermore, our business strategy involves continued focus on select core markets, which will increase the impact of the local economic conditions in such markets on our results of operations in future periods. These and other reasons may prevent us from being profitable or from realizing growth or maintaining the value of our real estate properties. We depend on tenants for our revenue, and lease defaults or terminations could negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations and limit our ability to make distributions to our stockholders. The success of our investments materially depends on the financial stability of our tenants. A default or termination by a significant tenant on its lease payments to us would cause us to lose the revenue associated with such lease and require us to find an alternative source of revenue to meet mortgage payments and prevent a foreclosure if the property is subject to a mortgage. In the event of a tenant default or bankruptcy, we may experience delays in enforcing our rights as landlord and may incur substantial costs in protecting our investment and re-letting our property. If a tenant defaults on or terminates a significant lease, we may be unable to lease the property for the rent previously received or sell the property without incurring a loss. In addition, significant expenditures for our properties, such as mortgage payments, real estate taxes, and insurance and maintenance costs are generally fixed and do not decrease when revenues at the related property decreases. Therefore, these events could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or cause us to reduce the amount of distributions to stockholders. Future acquisitions may fail to perform in accordance with our expectations, may require renovation costs exceeding our estimates or expose us to unknown liabilities, and may be located in new markets where we may face risks associated with investing in an unfamiliar market. In the normal course of business, we typically evaluate potential acquisitions, enter into nonbinding letters of intent, and may, at any time, enter into contracts to acquire additional properties. Acquired properties may fail to perform in accordance with our expectations due to lease-up risk, renovation cost risks, and other factors. In addition, the renovation and improvement costs we incur in bringing an acquired property up to market standards may exceed our estimates. We may not have the financial resources to make suitable acquisitions or renovations on favorable terms or at all. The properties we acquire may be subject to liabilities for which we have no recourse, or only limited recourse, against the prior owners or other third parties with respect to unknown liabilities. As a result, if a liability were asserted against us based upon ownership of those properties, we might have to pay substantial sums to settle or contest it, which could adversely affect our results of operations and cash flow. Unknown liabilities with respect to acquired properties might include: • • liabilities for clean-up of undisclosed environmental contamination; claims by tenants, vendors, or other persons against the former owners of the properties; Page 7 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements • • liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business; and claims for indemnification by general partners, directors, officers, and others indemnified by the former owners of the properties. Furthermore, we may acquire properties located in markets in which we do not have an established presence. We may face risks associated with a lack of market knowledge or understanding of the local economy, forging new business relationships in the area, and unfamiliarity with local government and permitting procedures. As a result, the operating performance of properties acquired in new markets may be less than we anticipate, and we may have difficulty integrating such properties into our existing portfolio. In addition, the time and resources that may be required to obtain market knowledge and/or integrate such properties into our existing portfolio could divert our management's attention from our existing business or other attractive opportunities in our established markets. Real estate investments are illiquid; our inability to sell a property when we plan to do so could limit our operational and financial flexibility, including our ability to pay cash distributions to our stockholders. Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid, our ability to sell promptly one or more properties in our portfolio in response to changing economic, financial, and investment conditions may be limited. Purchasers may not be willing to pay acceptable prices for properties that we wish to sell. General economic conditions, availability of financing, interest rates, and other factors, including supply and demand, all of which are beyond our control, affect the real estate market. Therefore, we may be unable to sell a property for the price, on the terms, or within the time frame that we want. That inability could reduce our cash flow and cause our results of operations to suffer, limiting our ability to make distributions to our stockholders. Furthermore, our properties' market values depend principally upon the value of the properties' leases. A property may incur vacancies either by the default of tenants under their leases or the expiration of tenant leases. If vacancies occur and continue for a prolonged period of time, it may become difficult to locate suitable buyers for any such property, and property resale values may suffer, which could result in lower returns for our stockholders. Uninsured losses relating to real property or excessively expensive premiums for insurance coverage could reduce our net income, or materially and adversely affect our business or financial condition. We may incur losses from time to time that are uninsurable or not economically feasible to insure, or may be insured subject to limitations, such as large deductibles or co-payments. Some of these losses could be catastrophic in nature, such as losses due to earthquakes, acts of terrorism, fire, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, pollution, wars, or environmental matters. For example, we have properties located in San Francisco, California, an area especially susceptible to earthquakes, and collectively, these properties represent approximately 26% of our 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue, as described in Item 2, Properties. Because these properties are located in close proximity to one another, an earthquake in the San Francisco area could materially damage, destroy, or impair the use by tenants of all of these properties. Furthermore, insurance risks associated with potential terrorist acts could sharply increase the premiums we pay for coverage against property and casualty claims. Additionally, mortgage lenders in some cases insist that commercial property owners purchase coverage against terrorism as a condition of providing mortgage loans. Such insurance policies may not be available at a reasonable cost, if at all, which could inhibit our ability to finance or refinance our properties. In such instances, we may be required to provide other financial support, either through financial assurances or self- insurance, to cover potential losses. In addition, we may not have adequate coverage for losses. If any of our properties incur a loss that is not fully insured, the value of that asset will be reduced by such uninsured loss. Furthermore, other than any working capital reserves or other reserves that we may establish, or our existing line of credit, we do not have sources of funding specifically designated for repairs or reconstruction of any our properties. To the extent we incur significant uninsured losses, or are required to pay unexpectedly large amounts for insurance, our results of operations or financial condition could be adversely effected. If we are unable to fund the future capital needs of our properties, cash distributions to our stockholders and the value of our investments could decline. When tenants do not renew their leases or otherwise vacate their space, we often need to expend substantial funds for tenant improvements to the vacated space in order to attract replacement tenants. In addition, although we expect that our leases with tenants will require tenants to pay routine property maintenance costs, we will likely be responsible for any major structural repairs, such as repairs to the foundation, exterior walls, and rooftops. If we need significant capital in the future to improve or maintain our properties or for any other reason, we will have to obtain financing from sources such as cash flow from operations, borrowings, property sales, or future equity offerings. These sources of funding may not be available on attractive terms or at all. If we cannot procure the necessary funding for capital improvements, our investments may generate lower cash flows or decline in value, or both, which would limit our ability to make distributions to our stockholders. We have incurred and are likely to continue to incur mortgage and other indebtedness, which may increase our business risks. Page 8 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements As of January 31, 2017, our total consolidated indebtedness was approximately $1.4 billion, which includes a $150.0 million term loan, $700.0 million of bonds, and $274.6 million of mortgage loans, all with fixed interest rates, or with interest rates that are effectively fixed when considered in connection with an interest rate swap agreement; and a $300.0 million term loan, and no outstanding borrowings on our variable-rate line of credit. We are likely to incur additional indebtedness to acquire properties, to fund property improvements and other capital expenditures, to pay our distributions, and for other purposes. Significant borrowings by us increase the risks of an investment in us. If there is a shortfall between the cash flow from properties and the cash flow needed to service our indebtedness, then the amount available for distributions to stockholders may be reduced. In addition, incurring mortgage debt increases the risk of loss since defaults on indebtedness secured by a property may result in lenders initiating foreclosure actions. In that case, we could lose the property securing the loan that is in default. For tax purposes, a foreclosure of any of our properties would be treated as a sale of the property for a purchase price equal to the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage. If the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage exceeds our tax basis in the property, we would recognize taxable income on foreclosure, but we would not receive any cash proceeds. We may give full or partial guarantees to lenders of mortgage debt on behalf of the entities that own our properties. When we give a guaranty on behalf of an entity that owns one of our properties, we are responsible to the lender for satisfaction of the debt if it is not paid by such entity. If any mortgages or other indebtedness contain cross-collateralization or cross-default provisions, a default on a single loan could affect multiple properties. Our unsecured credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") and our two unsecured term loan facilities, each includes a cross-default provision that provides that a payment default under any recourse obligation of $50 million or more by us, Columbia Property Trust OP, or any of our subsidiaries, constitutes a default under the line of credit and term loan facilities. If any of our properties are foreclosed due to a default, our ability to pay cash distributions to our stockholders will be limited. Increases in interest rates could increase the amount of our debt payments and make it difficult for us to finance or refinance properties, which could reduce the number of properties we can acquire, our net income, and the amount of cash distributions we can make. We expect to incur additional indebtedness in the future, which may include mortgages, unsecured bonds, term loans, or borrowings under a credit facility. Increases in interest rates will increase interest costs on our variable-interest debt instruments, which would reduce our cash flows and our ability to pay distributions. If mortgage debt is unavailable at reasonable interest rates, we may not be able to finance the purchase of properties. If we place mortgage debt on properties, we run the risk of being unable to refinance the properties when the loans become due, or of being unable to refinance on favorable terms. In addition, if we need to repay existing debt during periods of higher interest rates, we may need to sell one or more of our investments in order to repay the debt, which sale at that time might not permit realization of the maximum return on such investments. If any of these events occur, our cash flow would be reduced. This, in turn, would reduce cash available for distribution to our stockholders and may hinder our ability to raise capital in the future through additional borrowings or debt or equity offerings. For additional information, please refer to Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, for additional information regarding interest rate risk. Lenders may require us to enter into restrictive covenants relating to our operations, which could limit our ability to make distributions to our stockholders. When providing financing, a lender may impose restrictions on us that affect our distribution and operating policies and our ability to incur additional debt. Loan documents we enter into may contain covenants that limit our ability to further mortgage the property or discontinue insurance coverage. These or other limitations may limit our flexibility and our ability to execute on our operating plans. A downgrade in the credit rating of our debt could materially adversely affect our business and financial condition. Our senior unsecured debt is rated investment grade by Standard & Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investors Service. In determining our credit ratings, the rating agencies consider a number of both quantitative and qualitative factors, including earnings, fixed charges, cash flows, total debt outstanding, total secured debt, off balance sheet obligations, total capitalization, and various ratios calculated from these factors. The rating agencies also consider predictability of cash flows, business strategy, property development risks, industry conditions, and contingencies. Therefore, any deterioration in our operating performance could cause our investment-grade rating to come under pressure. Our corporate credit rating at Standard & Poor's Ratings Service is currently "BBB" with a stable outlook, and our corporate credit rating at Moody's Investor Service is currently "Baa2" with a stable outlook. There can be no assurance that our credit ratings will not be lowered or withdrawn in their entirety. A negative change in our ratings outlook or any downgrade in our current investment-grade credit ratings by rating agencies could adversely affect our cost and access to sources of liquidity and capital. Additionally, a downgrade could, among other things, increase the costs of borrowing under our credit facility and term loan, adversely impact our ability to obtain unsecured debt or refinance our unsecured debt on Page 9 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements competitive terms in the future, or require us to take certain actions to support our obligations, any of which would adversely affect our business and financial condition. A breach of our privacy or information security systems could materially adversely affect our business and financial condition. Privacy and information security risks have generally increased in recent years because of the proliferation of new technologies and the increased sophistication and activities of perpetrators of cyber attacks. As our reliance on technology has increased, so have the risks posed to our systems, both internal and those we have outsourced. Risks that could directly result from the occurrence of a cyber incident include operational interruption, damage to our relationships with our tenants, potential errors from misstated financial reports, missed reporting deadlines, and private data exposure, among others. Any or all of the preceding risks could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. Although we make efforts to maintain the security and integrity of these types of information technology networks and related systems, there can be no assurance that our security efforts and measures will be effective or that attempted security breaches or disruptions would not be successful or damaging. As cyber threats continue to evolve, we may be required to expend additional resources to continue to enhance our information security measures and to investigate and remediate any information security vulnerabilities. We are and may continue to be subject to litigation, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. We currently are, and are likely to continue to be, subject to a variety of claims arising in the ordinary course of business, including contract claims and claims alleging violations of federal and state law regarding workplace and employment matters, discrimination, and similar matters. Some of these claims may result in significant defense costs and potentially significant judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, insured against. Although we defend ourselves against any such claims, we cannot be certain of the ultimate outcomes of currently asserted claims or of those that arise in the future. Resolution of these types of matters against us may result in our having to pay significant fines, judgments, or settlements, which, if uninsured, or if the fines, judgments, and settlements exceed insured levels, would adversely impact our earnings and cash flows, thereby impacting our ability to service debt and make distributions to our stockholders. Costs of complying with governmental laws and regulations may reduce our net income and the cash available for distributions to our stockholders. All real property and the operations conducted on real property are subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to environmental protection and human health and safety. Some of these laws and regulations may impose joint and several liability on tenants, owners, or operators for the costs to investigate or remediate contaminated properties, regardless of fault or whether the acts causing the contamination were legal. In addition, the presence of hazardous substances, or the failure to properly remediate these substances, may hinder our ability to sell, rent, or pledge such property as collateral for future borrowings. Compliance with new laws or regulations, or stricter interpretation of existing laws may require us to incur material expenditures. Future laws, ordinances, or regulations may impose material environmental liability. Additionally, our tenants' operations, the existing condition of land when we buy it, operations in the vicinity of our properties, such as the presence of underground storage tanks or activities of unrelated third parties may affect our properties. Furthermore, there are various local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, such as fire, health, life-safety, and similar regulations, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, with which we may be required to comply, and which may subject us to liability in the form of fines or damages for noncompliance. Any material expenditures, fines, or damages we must pay will reduce our ability to make distributions. Discovery of previously undetected environmentally hazardous conditions may decrease our revenues and limit our ability to make distributions. Under various federal, state, and local environmental laws, ordinances, and regulations, a current or previous real property owner or operator may be liable for the cost to remove or remediate hazardous or toxic substances on, under, or in such property. These costs could be substantial. Such laws often impose liability whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. Environmental laws also may impose restrictions on the manner in which property may be used or businesses may be operated, and these restrictions may require substantial expenditures or prevent us from entering into leases with prospective tenants that may be impacted by such laws. Environmental laws provide for sanctions for noncompliance and may be enforced by governmental agencies or, in certain circumstances, by private parties. Certain environmental laws and common law principles could be used to impose liability for release of and exposure to hazardous substances, including asbestos-containing materials. Third parties may seek recovery from real property owners or operators for personal injury or property damage associated with exposure to released hazardous substances. The cost of defending against claims of liability, of complying with environmental regulatory requirements, of remediating any contaminated property, or of paying personal injury claims could have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations. Property ownership through joint ventures may limit our ability to act exclusively in our interest. Page 10 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements We entered into a joint venture arrangement for one of our properties in 2015 and in the future may acquire properties in or contribute properties to joint ventures with other persons or entities when we believe circumstances warrant the use of such structures. We could become engaged in a dispute with one or more of our joint venture partners, which might affect our ability to operate a jointly-owned property. Moreover, joint venture partners may have business, economic, or other objectives that are inconsistent with our objectives, including objectives that relate to the appropriate timing and terms of any sale or refinancing of a property. In some instances, joint venture partners may have competing interests in our markets that could create conflicts of interest. Also, our joint venture partners might refuse to make capital contributions when due and we may be responsible to our partners for indemnifiable losses. We and our partners may each have the right to trigger a buy-sell arrangement, which could cause us to sell our interest, or acquire our partners' interest, at a time when we otherwise would not have initiated such a transaction and may result in the valuation of our interest in the joint venture (if we are the seller) or of the other partner's interest in the joint venture (if we are the buyer) at levels which may not be representative of the valuation that would result from an arm's length marketing process. We are also subject to risk in cases where an institutional owner is our joint venture partner, including (i) a deadlock if we and our joint venture partner are unable to agree upon certain major and other decisions, (ii) the limitation of our ability to liquidate our position in the joint venture without the consent of the other joint venture partner, and (iii) the requirement to provide guarantees in favor of lenders with respect to the indebtedness of the joint venture. If we sell properties and provide financing to purchasers, defaults by the purchasers would decrease our cash flows and limit our ability to make distributions. In some instances we may sell our properties by providing financing to purchasers. When we provide financing to purchasers, we will bear the risk that the purchaser may default, which could negatively impact our liquidity and results of operations. Even in the absence of a purchaser default, the distribution of the proceeds of sales to our stockholders, or the reinvestment of proceeds in other assets, will be delayed until the promissory notes or other property we may accept upon a sale are actually paid, sold, refinanced, or otherwise disposed. We are dependent on our executive officers and employees. We rely on a small number of persons, particularly E. Nelson Mills and James A. Fleming, to carry out our business and investment strategies. Any of our senior management, including Messrs. Mills and Fleming, may cease to provide services to us at any time. The loss of the services of any of our key management personnel or our inability to recruit and retain qualified personnel in the future, could have an adverse effect on our business and financial results. As we expand, we will continue to try to attract and retain qualified additional senior management and other employees, but may not be able to do so on acceptable terms. Our operating results may suffer because of potential development and construction risks and delays and resultant increased costs. We may acquire and develop properties, including unimproved real estate, upon which we will construct improvements. We will be subject to uncertainties associated with rezoning for development and our ability to obtain required permits and authorizations; environmental concerns of governmental entities and/or community groups; and our builders' ability to build in conformity with plans, specifications, budgeted costs, and timetables. If a builder fails to perform, we may resort to legal action to rescind the purchase or the construction contract or to compel performance. A builder's performance may also be affected or delayed by conditions beyond the builder's control, and we may incur additional risks when we make periodic progress payments or other advances to builders before they complete construction. Delays in completing construction could also give tenants the right to terminate preconstruction leases. These and other factors can result in increased costs of a project or loss of our investment. In addition, we will be subject to normal lease-up risks relating to newly constructed projects. We must rely on rental income and expense projections and estimates of the fair market value of property upon completion of construction when agreeing upon a purchase price at the time we acquire the property. If our projections are inaccurate, we may pay too much for a property, and our return on our investment could suffer. If our disclosure controls or internal control over financial reporting are not effective, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could adversely affect the perception of our business and the trading price of our common stock. Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, requires that we evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of each fiscal year, and to include a management report assessing the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Deficiencies, including any material weakness, in our internal control over financial reporting that may occur in the future could result in misstatements of our results of operations, restatements of our financial statements, a decline in the trading price of our common stock, or otherwise materially adversely affect our business, reputation, results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity. Page 11 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock We may be unable to pay or maintain cash distributions or increase distributions over time, which could reduce the funds we have available for investment and the return to our investors. There are many factors that can affect the availability and timing of distributions to stockholders. We expect to continue to fund distributions principally from cash flow from operations; however, from time to time, we may elect to fund a portion of our distributions from borrowings. If we fund distributions from financings, we will have fewer funds available for the investment in, and acquisition of, properties; thus, the overall return to our investors may be reduced. Further, to the extent distributions exceed cash flow from operations, a stockholder's basis in our stock will be reduced and, to the extent distributions exceed a stockholder's basis, the stockholder may recognize capital gain. We can give no assurance that we will be able to pay or maintain cash distributions or increase distributions over time. Our stock price may be volatile or may decline regardless of our operating performance, and you may not be able to sell your shares at a desirable price. The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly in response to a number of factors, most of which we cannot control, including those described under this section and the following: • • • • • • • changes in capital market conditions that could affect valuations of real estate companies in general or other adverse economic conditions; our failure to meet any earnings estimates or expectations; future sales of our common stock by our officers, directors, and significant stockholders; global economic, legal, and regulatory factors unrelated to our performance; investors' perceptions of our prospects; announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions, joint ventures, or capital commitments; and investor perceptions of the investment opportunity associated with our common stock relative to other investment alternatives. In addition, the stock markets, and in particular The New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"), have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many real estate companies. In the past, stockholders have instituted securities class action litigation following periods of market volatility. If we were involved in securities litigation, we could incur substantial costs, and our resources and the attention of management could be diverted from our business. Furthermore, we currently have limited research coverage by securities and industry analysts. If additional securities or industry analysts do not commence coverage of our company, the long-term trading price for our common stock could be negatively impacted. If one or more of present or future analysts who cover us downgrade our common stock or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our common stock could decrease, which could cause our stock price and trading volume to decline. Our common stock has experienced and may continue to experience low trading volumes, which may make it more difficult for you to sell your shares at any given time at prevailing prices. The daily trading volumes for our common stock are, and may continue to be, relatively small compared to many other publicly traded securities. For example, since our listing, our average daily trading volume per month has been as low as 355,000 shares. If our stock continues to experience low trading volumes, it may be difficult for individuals to sell their shares when they want and at a price that is desirable to them. Furthermore, low trading volumes for our common stock may cause the price of our stock to be highly volatile. Our charter limits the number of shares a person may own, which may discourage a takeover that could otherwise result in a premium price to our stockholders. Our charter, with certain exceptions, authorizes our directors to take such actions as are necessary and desirable to preserve our qualification as a REIT. Unless exempted by our board of directors, no person may own more than 9.8% of our outstanding common stock. This restriction may have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control, including an extraordinary transaction (such as a merger, tender offer, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets) that might provide a premium price for holders of our common stock. Page 12 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Our organizational documents contain provisions that may discourage a takeover of us and could depress the price of our shares of common stock. Our organizational documents contain provisions that may discourage a takeover of us and could depress the price of our common stock. Our organizational documents contain provisions that may have an anti-takeover effect, inhibit a change of our management, or inhibit in certain circumstances, tender offers for our common stock or proxy contests to change our board. These provisions include: ownership limits and restrictions on transferability that are intended to enable us to continue to qualify as a REIT; broad discretion of our board to take action, without stockholder approval, to issue new classes of securities that may discourage a third party from acquiring us; the ability, through board action or bylaw amendment to opt-in to certain provisions of Maryland law that may impede efforts to effect a change in control of us; advance notice requirements for stockholder proposals and stockholder nominations of directors; and the absence of cumulative voting rights. In addition, our board of directors may classify or reclassify any unissued preferred stock and establish the preferences; conversion; or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, or limitations as to distributions, qualifications, and terms or conditions of redemption of any such stock. Thus, our board of directors could authorize the issuance of preferred stock with terms and conditions that could have priority as to distributions and amounts payable upon liquidation over the rights of the holders of our common stock. Such preferred stock could also have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control of us, including an extraordinary transaction (such as a merger, tender offer, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets) that might provide a premium price to holders of our common stock. Maryland General Corporation Law provides certain protections relating to deterring or defending hostile takeovers, which may discourage others from trying to acquire control of us and may prevent our stockholders from receiving a premium price for their stock in connection with a business combination. Under Maryland law, "business combinations" between a Maryland corporation and certain interested stockholders or affiliates of interested stockholders are prohibited for five years after the most recent date on which the interested stockholder becomes an interested stockholder. These business combinations include a merger, consolidation, share exchange, or, in circumstances specified in the statute, an asset transfer or issuance or reclassification of equity securities. Also under Maryland law, control shares of a Maryland corporation acquired in a control share acquisition have no voting rights except to the extent approved by a vote of two- thirds of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. Shares owned by the acquirer, an officer of the corporation, or an employee of the corporation who is also a director of the corporation are excluded from the vote on whether to accord voting rights to the control shares. These provisions may therefore discourage others from trying to acquire control of us and increase the difficulty of consummating any offer. Similarly, provisions of Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the Maryland General Corporation Law, commonly referred to as the "Maryland Unsolicited Takeover Act," could provide similar anti-takeover protection. Our board of directors has determined to opt out of these provisions of Maryland law; in the case of the business combination provisions of Maryland law, by resolution of our board of directors; in the case of the control share provisions of Maryland law, pursuant to a provision in our bylaws; and in the case of certain provisions of the Maryland Unsolicited Takeover Act, pursuant to Articles Supplementary. Only upon the approval of our stockholders, our board of directors may repeal the foregoing opt-outs from the anti-takeover provisions of Maryland General Corporation Law. Federal Income Tax Risks Failure to qualify as a REIT would reduce our net income and cash available for distributions. Our qualification as a REIT depends upon our ability to meet requirements regarding our organization and ownership, distributions of our income, the nature and diversification of our income and assets, and other tests imposed by the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"). If we fail to qualify as a REIT for any taxable year, we will be subject to federal and state income tax on our taxable income at corporate rates and/or penalties. In addition, we would generally be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year of losing our REIT status. Losing our REIT status would reduce our net earnings available for investment or distribution to stockholders because of the additional tax liability. In addition, distributions to stockholders would no longer qualify for the dividends-paid deduction, and we would no longer be required to make distributions. If this occurs, we might be required to borrow funds or liquidate some investments in order to pay the applicable tax. Recharacterization of sale-leaseback transactions may cause us to lose our REIT status, which would reduce the return to our stockholders. We may purchase properties and lease them back to the sellers of such properties. While we will use our best efforts to structure any such sale-leaseback transaction such that the lease will be characterized as a "true lease," thereby allowing us to be treated as the owner of the property for federal income tax purposes, we can give no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service will not challenge such characterization. In the event that any such sale-leaseback transaction is challenged and recharacterized as a Page 13 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements financing transaction or loan for federal income tax purposes, deductions for depreciation and cost recovery relating to such property would be disallowed. If a sale-leaseback transaction was so recharacterized, we might fail to satisfy the REIT qualification asset tests or income tests and, consequently, lose our REIT status. Alternatively, the amount of our REIT taxable income could be recalculated, which might also cause us to fail to meet the distribution requirement for a taxable year. Even if we qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we may be subject to other tax liabilities that reduce our cash flow and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders. Even if we remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we may be subject to some federal, state, and local taxes on our income or property. For example: • In order to qualify as a REIT, we must distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income to our stockholders (which is determined without regard to the dividends-paid deduction or net capital gain). To the extent that we satisfy the distribution requirement but distribute less than 100% of our REIT taxable income, we will be subject to federal and state corporate income tax on the undistributed income. • We will be subject to a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which distributions we pay in any calendar year are less than the sum of 85% of our ordinary income, 95% of our capital gains net income, and 100% of our undistributed income from prior years. • • If we have net income from the sale of foreclosure property that we hold primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business or other nonqualifying income from foreclosure property, we must pay a tax on that income at the highest corporate income tax rate. If we sell a property, other than foreclosure property, that we hold primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business, our gain would be subject to the 100% "prohibited transaction" tax. • We may perform additional, noncustomary services for tenants of our buildings through our taxable REIT subsidiary, including real estate or non-real-estate-related services; however, any earnings related to such services are subject to federal and state income taxes. To maintain our REIT status, we may be forced to borrow funds during unfavorable market conditions to make distributions to our stockholders, which could increase our operating costs and decrease the value of an investment in us. To qualify as a REIT, we must distribute to our stockholders each year 90% of our REIT taxable income (which is determined without regard to the dividends-paid deduction or net capital gains). At times, we may not have sufficient funds to satisfy these distribution requirements and may need to borrow funds to maintain our REIT status and avoid the payment of income and excise taxes. These borrowing needs could result from (i) differences in timing between the actual receipt of cash and inclusion of income for federal income tax purposes, (ii) the effect of nondeductible capital expenditures, (iii) the creation of reserves, or (iv) required debt or amortization payments. We may need to borrow funds at times when market conditions are unfavorable. Such borrowings could increase our costs and reduce the value of our common stock. To maintain our REIT status, we may be forced to forego otherwise attractive opportunities, which could delay or hinder our ability to meet our investment objectives and lower the return to our stockholders. To qualify as a REIT, we must satisfy tests on an ongoing basis concerning, among other things, the sources of our income, the nature of our assets, and the amounts we distribute to our stockholders. We may be required to make distributions to stockholders at times when it would be more advantageous to reinvest cash in our business or when we do not have funds readily available for distribution. Compliance with the REIT requirements may hinder our ability to operate solely on the basis of maximizing profits. Because of the ownership structure of our hotel property, we face potential adverse effects from changes to the applicable tax laws. Until January 31, 2017, we owned one hotel property. However, under the Code, REITs are not allowed to operate hotels directly or indirectly. Accordingly, our hotel property was leased to our taxable REIT subsidiary (the "TRS"). As lessor, we were entitled to base rent and percentage rent, calculated based on the gross receipts from the operation of the hotel property. Marriott Hotel Services, Inc. managed the hotel under the Marriott® name pursuant to a management contract with the TRS as lessee. While the TRS structure allowed the economic benefits of ownership to flow to us, the TRS was subject to tax on its income from the operations of the hotel at the federal and state levels. In addition, the TRS continues to be subject to detailed tax regulations that affect how it may be capitalized and operated. If the tax laws applicable to our TRS changed, we could have been forced to modify the structure for owning our hotel property or selling our hotel property, which may have adversely affected our cash flows. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service, the U. S. Department of the Treasury, and Congress frequently review federal income tax legislation, and we cannot predict whether, when, or to what extent new federal tax laws, regulations, interpretations, or rulings Page 14 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements will be adopted. Any of such actions may prospectively or retroactively modify the tax treatment of the TRS and, therefore, may adversely affect after-tax returns from the hotel property. Legislative or regulatory action could adversely affect investors. In recent years, numerous legislative, judicial, and administrative changes have been made in the provisions of federal and state income tax laws applicable to investments similar to an investment in shares of Columbia Property Trust. Additional changes to tax laws are likely to continue to occur in the future, and we cannot assure you that any such changes will not adversely affect the taxation of our stockholders. Any such changes could have an adverse effect on an investment in shares or on the market value or the resale potential of our properties. You are urged to consult with your own tax advisor with respect to the impact of recent legislation on your ownership of shares and the status of legislative, regulatory, or administrative developments and proposals, and their potential effect on ownership of shares. ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS Not applicable. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Overview As of December 31, 2016, we owned interests in 21 office properties and one hotel located in nine states and the District of Columbia. All of the properties are wholly owned except for one, which is owned through an unconsolidated joint venture. As of December 31, 2016, our office properties, including 51% of the Market Square buildings, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture, were approximately 90.6% leased. In January 2017, Columbia Property Trust sold three office properties in Houston, Texas, and the Key Center Tower and Key Center Marriott in Cleveland, Ohio. The terms of these transactions are described in Note 3, Real Estate Transactions. Property Statistics The tables below include statistics for the 21 properties that we own directly and 51% of the Annualized Lease Revenue for the Market Square buildings, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture. Annualized Lease Revenue is an operating metric, calculated as (i) annualized rental payments (defined as base rent plus operating expense reimbursements, excluding rental abatements) for executed and commenced leases as of December 31, 2016, as well as leases executed but not yet commenced for vacant space, and (ii) annualized parking revenues, payable either under the terms of an executed lease or vendor contract. Annualized Lease Revenue excludes rental payments for executed leases that have not yet commenced for space covered by an existing lease. The following table shows lease expirations of our office properties as of December 31, 2016, during each of the next 10 years and thereafter. This table assumes no exercise of renewal options or termination rights. Year of Lease Expiration Vacant 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Thereafter 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue (in thousands)(1) — $ 39,102 36,727 16,666 32,527 61,486 34,412 19,252 Rentable Square Feet (in thousands)(2) 965 884 739 251 799 1,780 789 378 14,857 37,327 37,402 65,997 $ 395,755 267 1,146 882 1,440 10,320 Page 15 Percentage of 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue —% 10% 9% 4% 8% 16% 9% 5% 4% 9% 9% 17% 100% Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements (1) (2) Includes Annualized Lease Revenue of $22.0 million from our 51% interest in the Market Square Joint Venture. Includes 272,000 square feet for the Market Square Buildings, which amount is prorated to reflect our 51% interest in the Market Square Joint Venture. The following table shows the geographic locations of our office properties as of December 31, 2016. For more information about our geographic locations, see Note 15, Segment Information, of the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Location San Francisco New York Atlanta Washington, D.C.(1) Boston Los Angeles Other(2) 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue (in thousands) $ 104,731 99,258 37,300 34,639 11,709 7,967 100,151 395,755 $ Leased Square Feet (in thousands) Percentage of 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue 1,765 1,782 1,572 519 217 249 3,251 9,355 26% 25% 9% 9% 3% 2% 26% 100% (1) Includes Annualized Lease Revenue of $22.0 million from our 51% interest in the Market Square Joint Venture; and includes 272,000 square feet for the Market Square Buildings, which amount is prorated to reflect our 51% interest in the Market Square Joint Venture. (2) No more than 11% is attributable to any individual geographic location. The following table shows the industry breakdown of our office tenants as of December 31, 2016. Industry Business Services Depository Institutions Legal Services Communications Security and Commodity Brokers Engineering & Management Services Health Services Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services Nondepository Institutions Heavy Construction Other(3) 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue (in thousands)(1) 68,148 $ Leased Square Feet (in thousands)(2) 1,077 61,748 41,529 28,642 26,457 23,682 19,448 18,466 14,169 12,646 80,820 395,755 $ 1,666 912 1,042 388 476 455 866 264 332 1,877 9,355 Percentage of 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue 17% 16% 10% 7% 7% 6% 5% 5% 4% 3% 20% 100% (1) (2) Includes Annualized Lease Revenue of $22.0 million from our 51% interest in the Market Square Joint Venture. Includes 272,000 square feet for the Market Square Buildings, which amount is prorated to reflect our 51% interest in the Market Square Joint Venture. (3) No more than 3% is attributable to any individual industry. Page 16 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The following table shows the major tenants of our office properties as of December 31, 2016. Tenant Wells Fargo AT&T Pershing Credit Suisse Westinghouse NYU Yahoo! KeyBank Foster Wheeler Other(2) 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue (in thousands)(1) 28,640 $ 22,278 18,471 16,082 15,778 14,802 14,423 13,939 12,646 238,696 395,755 $ Percentage of 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue 7% 6% 5% 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 3% 59% 100% (1) Includes Annualized Lease Revenue of $22.0 million from our 51% interest in the Market Square Joint Venture. (2) No more than 3% is attributable to any individual tenant. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS From time to time, we are party to legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. We are not currently involved in any legal proceedings of which the outcome is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition, nor are we aware of any such legal proceedings contemplated by governmental authorities. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. Page 17 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information and Holders Our common stock was listed on the NYSE, on October 10, 2013 under the symbol "CXP." Prior to October 10, 2013, our common stock was not listed on a national securities exchange and there was no established public trading market for our shares. As of January 31, 2017, we had approximately 122.5 million shares of common stock outstanding held by a total of 47,695 stockholders of record. The closing high and low prices for our stock and dividends declared during 2016 and 2015 were as follows: 2016 Quarters: First Second Third Fourth 2015 Quarters: First Second Third Fourth Distributions High Low Dividends $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 23.20 22.77 24.63 22.22 27.67 27.45 25.30 25.97 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 19.81 20.20 21.24 20.47 24.08 24.55 21.16 23.21 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 We intend to make distributions each taxable year (not including a return of capital for federal income tax purposes) equal to at least 90% of our taxable income. One of our primary goals is to pay regular quarterly distributions to our stockholders. The amount of distributions paid and the taxable portion thereof in prior periods are not necessarily indicative of amounts anticipated in future periods. The amount of distributions to common stockholders is determined by our board of directors and is dependent upon a number of factors, including funds deemed available for distribution based principally on our current and future projected operating cash flows, reduced by capital requirements necessary to maintain our existing portfolio. In determining the amount of distributions to common stockholders, we also consider our future capital needs and future sources of liquidity, as well as the annual distribution requirements necessary to maintain our status as a REIT under the Code. Investments in new property acquisitions and first- generation capital improvements, as well as equity repurchases, are generally funded with recycled capital proceeds from property sales, debt, or cash on hand. Page 18 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Performance Graph The following graph compares the cumulative total return of our common stock with the S&P 500 Index, Morgan Stanley REIT Index, and the FTSE NAREIT US Real Estate Index for the period beginning on October 10, 2013 (the date of our initial listing on the NYSE) through December 31, 2016. The graph assumes a $100 investment in each of the indices on October 10, 2013, and the reinvestment of all dividends. Index Columbia Property Trust S&P 500 Index Morgan Stanley REIT Index FTSE NAREIT US Real Estate Index October 10, 2013 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 $ $ $ $ 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 $ $ $ $ 112.10 109.70 97.70 97.68 $ $ $ $ 119.00 124.70 127.38 127.40 $ $ $ $ 115.70 126.40 130.60 131.30 $ $ $ $ 112.50 141.50 141.90 141.60 Page 19 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Share Repurchases On September 4, 2015, our board of directors approved a stock repurchase program, which authorizes us to buy up to $200 million of our common stock over a two-year period, ending on September 4, 2017 (the "Stock Repurchase Program"). During the quarter ended December 31, 2016, we purchased and retired the following shares in accordance with the Stock Repurchase Program: Period October 2016 November 2016(1) December 2016(1) Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share — $ 1,150,822 143,110 $ $ — 21.522 20.963 Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan Maximum Approximate Dollar Value Available for Future Purchase(2) 158,683,331 — $ 1,150,822 143,110 $ $ 133,914,903 130,914,930 (1) All activity for November and December 2016 relates to the Stock Repurchase Program, as described above. (2) Amounts available for future purchase relate only to our Stock Repurchase Program and represent the remainder of the $200 million authorized by our board of directors for share repurchases. Unregistered Issuance of Securities During the years 2016, 2015, and 2014, we did not issue any securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans We have reserved 2,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance under our long term incentive plan (the "LTIP") and 25,000 shares of common stock under the a director stock option plan (the "Independent Director Stock Option Plan"). See Note 8, Equity, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, for more information about these plans. The LTIP was approved by our stockholders in 2013, and the Independent Director Stock Option Plan was approved by our stockholders in 2003, before we commenced our initial public offering and suspended on April 24, 2008. The following table provides summary information about securities issuable under our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2016: Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants, and rights Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants, and rights Common stock issued under the LTIP Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans(1) 1,375 $ — 1,375 $ 48.00 — 48.00 570,054 — 570,054 1,447,571 — 1,447,571 Plan category Equity compensation plans approved by security holders Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders Total (1) Includes 1,429,946 shares reserved for issuance under the LTIP and 17,625 shares reserved for issuance under the Independent Director Stock Option Plan. Page 20 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following selected financial data for 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012 should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, hereof (amounts in thousands, except per-share data). Total assets(1) Total stockholders' equity Outstanding debt Outstanding long-term debt Obligations under capital leases Total revenues(2) Loss from unconsolidated joint venture Net income Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Distributions paid(3) Net proceeds raised through issuance of our common stock(3) Net debt and bond proceeds (repayments)(3) Acquisitions, earnest money paid, and investments in real estate(3) Per weighted-average common share data: Net income – basic(4) Net income – diluted(4) Distributions declared(4) Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic(4) Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted(4) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ As of December 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 4,299,793 2,502,768 1,424,602 1,302,602 120,000 $ $ $ $ $ 4,678,118 2,614,194 1,735,063 1,577,063 120,000 $ $ $ $ $ 4,734,240 2,733,478 1,680,066 1,469,245 120,000 $ $ $ $ $ 4,587,301 2,787,823 1,489,179 1,477,563 120,000 $ $ $ $ $ 5,724,652 3,163,980 1,650,296 1,621,541 586,000 Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 473,543 $ 566,065 $ 540,797 $ 526,578 $ 494,271 (7,561) $ (1,142) $ — $ — $ 84,281 193,091 525,613 $ $ $ 44,619 223,080 $ $ 92,635 236,906 $ $ 15,720 218,329 (576,699) $ (23,788) $ 495,389 $ $ $ — 48,039 252,839 31,047 (535,264) $ 148,474 $ 263,474 112,570 $ $ (163,183) $ (667,417) $ (269,729) 149,962 $ 191,473 — $ — $ — $ 46,402 (311,769) $ 378,995 $ (11,739) $ (160,940) $ $ $ 256,020 118,388 (28,191) (39,521) $ (1,145,402) $ (416,991) $ (44,856) $ (233,798) 0.68 0.68 1.20 $ $ $ 0.36 0.36 1.20 $ $ $ 0.74 0.74 1.20 $ $ $ 0.12 0.12 1.44 $ $ $ 0.35 0.35 1.88 123,130 124,757 124,860 134,085 136,672 123,228 124,847 124,918 134,085 136,672 (1) The amounts for 2014 through 2012 have been adjusted to conform with 2016 and 2015 presentation by reclassifying debt issuance costs on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, other than those related to our revolving credit facility, from a deferred financing costs asset to an offset to line of credit, term loans, and notes payable liability and bonds payable. (2) The amounts for 2014 through 2012 have been adjusted to classify revenues generated by certain sold properties as discontinued operations (see Note 12, Discontinued Operations, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements). (3) Activity is presented on a cash basis. Please refer to our accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows. (4) Where applicable, share and per-share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the impact of the August 14, 2013, four- for-one reverse stock split for all periods presented (See Note 8, Equity, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements). Page 21 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Selected Financial Data in Item 6, Selected Financial Data, above and our accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. See also Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements preceding Part I. Overview Executive Summary Our primary strategic objective is to generate long-term shareholder returns from a combination of growing cash flows and appreciation in the values of our properties, through investments in high-quality office properties located principally in high- barrier-to-entry markets. Capital recycling initiatives have enabled us to improve our concentration in key markets and central business districts, as well as to reduce our exposure to single-tenant assets. During 2015 and 2016, we sold 18 properties in outlying markets for approximately $1.2 billion, and reinvested those proceeds in acquisitions in New York and Boston, and in targeted capital improvements for our existing portfolio. In January of 2017, we sold five additional assets for $0.5 billion, which allowed us to exit the Houston and Cleveland markets. This year, we will be focused on reinvesting those proceeds into strategic opportunities within our key markets. We typically target acquisition opportunities that are competitive within the top tier of their markets, or will be repositioned as such through value-add initiatives. We believe that these investment objectives will allow us to optimize our portfolio allocation between stabilized investments and more growth-oriented, value-add investments, and at the same time, continue to increase our portfolio allocations to central business districts and multi-tenant buildings. Transitioning the portfolio to more growth-oriented, value-add properties is likely to cause some dilution in earnings for a period of time; however, we believe that this transition will improve our growth potential over the longer term. In 2017, leasing will continue to be a key area of focus, both of vacant space and in managing upcoming expirations. During 2016, we leased 1.1 million square feet of space, and addressed some of our most significant near-term expirations: • • • • In April, we executed a 30-year, full building lease of 390,000-square feet at the 222 East 41st Street property in New York, which replaced a lease for the majority of the building that was scheduled to expire later in 2016; In June, we executed a 130,000-square foot, full-building lease renewal at the SanTan Corporate Center in Phoenix, Arizona, for one of the two buildings. The lease rolled rents up slightly with a long-time tenant, and positioned the property to be sold at favorable terms in December. In June, we executed a 35,000-square-foot lease at the 315 Park Avenue South Building in New York, which brought the property to 97% leased; and In November, we executed a 15-year, 69,000-square-foot lease at the 80 M Street Building in Washington, D.C., which, along with other leasing at the property, brought it to 87% leased. We continue to maintain a flexible balance sheet with low leverage and an emphasis on unsecured borrowings. During 2015 and 2016, we refinanced approximately $1.3 billion of unsecured debt and repaid $371.5 million of mortgage loans. As a result, over this period, we extended our weighted-average debt maturity from 3.3 years to 6.1 years(1), decreased our weighted-average cost of borrowing from 4.24% per annum to 3.63%(1) per annum, and increased our unencumbered pool of assets as a percentage of gross real estate assets from 61.7% to 78.8%(1). Further, our board of directors adopted a stock repurchase program that authorizes us to buy up to $200.0 million of our common stock through September of 2017. We believe such a program enables us to benefit from market downturns, which may cause our stock to be undervalued from time to time. In 2016, we repurchased $52.8 million of our common stock. (1) Statistics include 51% of the debt held by the the Market Square Joint Venture, in which we own an interest through an unconsolidated joint venture. Page 22 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Key Performance Indicators Our operating results depend primarily upon the level of income generated by the leases at our properties. Occupancy and rental rates are critical drivers of our lease income. Historically, our portfolio has been more than 90% leased. During 2016 and 2015, our average portfolio percentage leased ranged from 90.6% to 93.3%. The following table sets forth details related to recent leasing activities, which drive changes in our rental revenues. Total number of leases Weighted-average lease term (months) Square feet of leasing - renewal(1) Square feet of leasing - new(1) Total square feet of leasing(1) Rent leasing spread - renewal(2) Rent leasing spread - new(2)(3) Rent leasing spread - all leases(2)(3) Tenant improvements, per square foot - renewal Tenant improvements, per square foot - new Tenant improvements, per square foot - all leases Leasing commissions, per square foot - renewal Leasing commissions, per square foot - new Leasing commissions, per square foot - all leases Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 54 316 275,653 746,290 1,021,943 27.4 % 18.5 % (4) 19.0% 35.75 162.03 155.16 14.31 41.91 40.41 (4) (4) $ $ $ $ $ $ 75 163 757,283 486,572 1,243,855 13.3 % 49.9 % 27.4% (5) 27.91 76.20 49.70 12.46 40.06 24.91 $ $ $ $ $ $ (1) Includes 51% of the leasing at the Market Square buildings, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture. (2) Rent leasing spreads are calculated based on the change in base rental income measured on a straight-line basis. (3) Rent leasing spreads are only calculated for new leases on tenant spaces that have been vacant less than one year. (4) In the second quarter of 2016, we executed a new 390,000-square-foot, 30-year lease at our 222 East 41st Street property with NYU Langone Medical, which resulted in positive rent leasing spreads of 14.4%, tenant improvements of $180.10 per square foot, and leasing commissions of $44.90 per square foot. (5) In 2015, rent leasing spreads were positive due to a lease expansion and extension with the anchor tenant at our 221 Main Street building in San Francisco, California, and a new lease for 45,000 square feet at 315 Park Avenue South in New York, partially offset by the impact of a lease renewal with CH2M at South Jamaica Street. Over the next 12 months, approximately 755,000 square feet of our leases (approximately 8.8% of our office portfolio based on revenues) are scheduled to expire. Approximately 354,000 of this total relates to a lease with OfficeMax at our 263 Shuman Boulevard property. The tenant vacated this property in the second quarter of 2015, and we are in the process of working to transfer this property to the lender. The remainder of the near-term expirations primarily relates to our properties in New York and San Francisco, and we expect to replace these leases with starting rates above those currently in place at the properties. Liquidity and Capital Resources Overview Cash flows generated from the operation of our properties are primarily used to fund recurring expenditures and stockholder dividends. The amount of distributions to common stockholders is determined by our board of directors and is dependent upon a number of factors, including funds deemed available for distribution based principally on our current and future projected operating cash flows, reduced by capital requirements necessary to maintain our existing portfolio. In determining the amount of distributions to common stockholders, we also consider our future capital needs and future sources of liquidity, as well as the annual distribution requirements necessary to maintain our status as a REIT under the Code. Investments in new property acquisitions and first- generation capital improvements are generally funded with capital proceeds from property sales, debt, or cash on hand. Beginning with the first quarter of 2017, our board of directors has elected to reduce the quarterly stockholder distribution rate from $0.30 per share to $0.20 per share to adjust to a payout level consistent with our current investment objectives. We’ve transformed the composition of our portfolio by selling suburban assets, and acquiring assets in high-barrier to entry markets, which offer lower initial yields and higher potential for growth over time. We believe the new dividend rate is sustainable over the near and medium term, and offers the potential for growth over the long-term. Page 23 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Short-term Liquidity and Capital Resources During 2016, we generated net cash flows from operating activities of $193.1 million, which consists primarily of receipts from tenants for rent and reimbursements, reduced by payments for operating costs, administrative expenses, and interest expense. During the same period, we paid total distributions to stockholders of $148.5 million. During 2016, we generated net proceeds of $603.7 million from property sales and issued $350.0 million of bonds payable. We used these proceeds to repay debt ($655.0 million), fund leasing and capital projects ($88.1 million) and repurchase shares of our common stock ($54.0 million). In January, we generated an additional $526.5 million from the sale of Houston and Key Center assets. Over the short-term, we expect our primary sources of capital to be operating cash flows and future debt financings. We expect that our principal demands for funds will be property acquisitions, capital improvements to our existing portfolio, stockholder distributions, operating expenses, and interest and principal payments on current and maturing debt. We believe that we have adequate liquidity and capital resources to meet our other current obligations as they come due, including 2017 debt maturities of $122.0 million. As of January 31, 2017, we had access to the entire $500 million borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility, in addition to $671.8 million of cash on hand. Long-term Liquidity and Capital Resources Over the long term, we expect that our primary sources of capital will include operating cash flows, select property dispositions, and proceeds from secured or unsecured borrowings. We expect that our primary uses of capital will continue to include stockholder distributions; acquisitions; capital expenditures, such as building improvements, tenant improvements, and leasing costs; and repaying or refinancing debt. Consistent with our financing objectives and operational strategy, we continue to maintain debt levels historically less than 40% of the cost of our assets. We believe that preserving investor capital while generating stable current income is in the best interest of our stockholders. Our debt-to-real-estate-asset ratio is calculated using the outstanding debt balance and real estate at cost. As of December 31, 2016, our debt-to-real-estate-asset ratio, including 51% of the debt and real estate at the Market Square Joint venture, in which we own an interest through an unconsolidated joint venture, was approximately 34.6%. Revolving Credit Facility Our Revolving Credit Facility has a capacity of $500.0 million and matures in July 2019, with two six-month extension options. As of December 31, 2016, we had no outstanding balance on the Revolving Credit Facility. Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at the London Interbank Office Rate ("LIBOR"), plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.875% to 1.55% for LIBOR borrowings, or an alternate base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.55% for base rate borrowings, based on our applicable credit rating. The per annum facility fee on the aggregate revolving commitment (used or unused) ranges from 0.125% to 0.30%, also based on our applicable credit rating. Additionally, we have the ability to increase the capacity of the Revolving Credit Facility, along with the $300 Million Term Loan, which provides for four accordion options for an aggregate additional amount of up to $400 million, subject to certain limitations. Term Loans We have a $300.0 million unsecured, single-draw term loan, which matures in July 2020 (the "$300 Million Term Loan"), and, along with the Revolving Credit Facility, provides for four accordion options for an aggregate amount of up to $400 million, subject to certain conditions. The $300 Million Term Loan bears interest, at our option, at either (i) LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.90% to 1.75% for LIBOR loans, or (ii) an alternate base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.75% for base rate loans, based on our applicable credit rating. We have a $150.0 million unsecured, single-draw term loan, which matures in July 2022 (the "$150 Million Term Loan"). The $150 Million Term Loan bears interest, at our option, at either (i) LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.40% to 2.35% for LIBOR loans, or (ii) base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.40% to 1.35% for base rate loans. The interest rate on the $150 Million Term Loan is effectively fixed with an interest rate swap agreement, which is designated as a cash flow hedge. Based on the terms of the interest rate swap and our current credit rating, the interest rate on the $150 Million Term Loan is effectively fixed at 3.52%. Page 24 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Debt Covenants The $300 Million Term Loan, the $150 Million Term Loan, and the Revolving Credit Facility contain the following restrictive covenants: • • • • • • limits the ratio of secured debt to total asset value, as defined therein, to 40% or less; requires the fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined therein, to be at least 1.50:1.00; limits the ratio of debt to total asset value, as defined therein, to 60% or less; requires the ratio of unencumbered adjusted net operating income, as defined therein, to unsecured interest expense, as defined therein, to be at least 1.75:1.00; requires the ratio of unencumbered asset value, as defined therein, to total unsecured debt, as defined therein, to be at least 1.66:1.00; and requires maintenance of certain minimum tangible net worth balances. As of December 31, 2016, we believe we were in compliance with the restrictive covenants on these outstanding debt obligations. Bonds Payable In August 2016, we issued $350.0 million of ten-year, unsecured 3.650% senior notes at 99.626% of their face value (the "2026 Bonds Payable") under our Universal Shelf Registration Statement (defined below). We received proceeds from the 2026 Bonds Payable, net of fees, of $346.4 million, which were used to prepay our $250 million bonds payable, originally due in April of 2018. The 2026 Bonds Payable require semi-annual interest payments in February and August based on a contractual annual interest rate of 3.650%. The principal amount of the 2026 Bonds Payable is due and payable on the maturity date, August 15, 2026. In March 2015, we issued $350.0 million of ten-year, unsecured 4.150% senior notes at 99.859% of their face value under our Universal Shelf Registration Statement (the "2025 Bonds Payable"). We received proceeds from the 2025 Bonds Payable, net of fees, of $347.2 million, a portion of which was used to repay a bridge loan, which was originated in January 2015. The 2025 Bonds Payable require semi-annual interest payments in April and October based on a contractual annual interest rate of 4.150%. The principal amount of the 2025 Bonds Payable is due and payable on the maturity date, April 1, 2025. The restrictive covenants on the 2026 Bonds Payable and the 2025 Bonds Payable as defined pursuant to an indenture include: • • • • a limitation on the ratio of debt to total assets, as defined, to 60%; limits to our ability to incur debt if the consolidated income available for debt service to annual debt service charge, as defined, for four previous consecutive fiscal quarters is less than 1.5:1 on a pro forma basis; limits to our ability to incur liens if, on an aggregate basis for us, the secured debt amount would exceed 40% of the value of the total assets; and a requirement that the ratio of unencumbered asset value, as defined, to total unsecured debt be at least 150% at all times. As of December 31, 2016, we believe we were in compliance with the restrictive covenants on the 2026 Bonds Payable and the 2025 Bonds Payable. Debt Repayments, Maturities, and Interest Payments During 2016 and 2015, we made the following debt repayments: • On October 3, 2016, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the 80 Park Plaza Property was used to repay the $99.0 million remaining outstanding balance on our Revolving Credit Facility. No additional borrowings were made against the Revolving Credit Facility during the remainder of 2016. • On September 2, 2016, the proceeds from the 2026 Bonds Payable, as described above, were used to redeem $250.0 million of seven-year, unsecured 5.875% senior notes due April 2018, including a $17.9 million make-whole payment reflected as an early loss on extinguishment of debt in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. • On June 30, 2016, we used borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility to repay the $39.0 million SanTan Corporate Center mortgage notes, which were scheduled to mature on October 11, 2016, resulting in the write off approximately $10,000 of related unamortized financing costs, which are included in loss on early extinguishment in the accompanying statements of operations. • On April 1, 2016, we repaid the $119.0 million remaining on our $300 million, six-month unsecured loan, which was used to finance a portion of the 229 West 43rd Street Building acquisition in August of 2015. The $300 Million Bridge Page 25 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Loan was scheduled to mature on August 4, 2016. We recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $82,000 related to unamortized deferred financing costs. • On January 6, 2015, we entered into a $300.0 million, six-month, unsecured loan to finance a portion of the real estate assets purchased in January 2015. On March 12, 2015, we fully repaid the loan with proceeds from the 2025 Bonds Payable, at which time we recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $0.5 million as a result of writing off the unamortized deferred financing costs. The loan was set to mature on July 6, 2015. • On June 1, 2015, we repaid the mortgage note for the 333 Market Street Building for $206.5 million and the related interest rate swap agreement expired. The maturity date for the 333 Market Street Building mortgage note was July 1, 2015. • On July 1, 2015, in connection with the 11 Property Sale, as described in Note 3, Real Estate Transactions, to the accompanying financial statements, we repaid the mortgage note for the 215 Diehl Road Building, one of the properties included in the 11 Property Sale, for $21.0 million. As a result, we recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $2.1 million, primarily as a result of a prepayment premium. The maturity date for the 215 Diehl Road Building mortgage note was July 1, 2017. • On July 13, 2015, we repaid the $105.0 million mortgage note on the 100 East Pratt Street Building at par. The maturity date for the 100 East Pratt Street Building mortgage note was June 11, 2017. During 2016 and 2015, we made interest payments of approximately $27.8 million and $54.0 million, respectively, related to our line of credit and notes payable. Interest payments on the 2026 Bonds Payable begin in February 2017. Interest payments of $28.0 million and $22.7 million were made on the 2025 Bonds Payable and the 2018 Bonds Payable during 2015 and 2016, respectively. Universal Shelf Registration Statement We have on file a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-198764) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Universal Shelf Registration Statement"), which was effective upon filing in September 2014. The Universal Shelf Registration Statement provides us with flexibility to offer, from time to time and in one or more offerings, debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, or any combination thereof. The terms of any such future offerings would be established at the time of an offering. Contractual Commitments and Contingencies As of December 31, 2016, our contractual obligations will become payable in the following periods (in thousands): Contractual Obligations Debt obligations(1) Interest obligations on debt(1)(2) Capital lease obligations(3) Operating lease obligations $ Total 1,590,353 362,006 120,000 208,442 2017 2018-2019 2020-2021 $ $ 127,728 54,267 $ 146,875 99,486 — 2,642 — 5,342 300,000 84,680 120,000 5,342 $ Thereafter 1,015,750 123,573 — 195,116 Total $ 2,280,801 $ 184,637 $ 251,703 $ 510,022 $ 1,334,439 (1) (2) Includes 51% of the debt and interest obligations for the Market Square Joint Venture, in which we own an interest through an unconsolidated joint venture. The Market Square Joint Venture holds a $325 million mortgage note on the Market Square Buildings, bearing interest at 5.07% and maturing on July 1, 2023. We guarantee $16.1 million of the Market Square Buildings note payable (see Note 7, Commitments & Contingencies, to the accompanying financial statements). Interest obligations on variable-rate debt are measured at the rate at which they are effectively fixed with interest rate swap agreements (where applicable). Interest obligations on all other debt instruments are measured at the contractual rate. See Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk, for more information regarding our interest rate swaps. (3) Amounts include principal obligations only. We made interest payments on these obligations of $7.2 million during 2016, all of which was funded with interest income earned on the corresponding investments in development authority bonds. Results of Operations Overview As of December 31, 2016, we owned 21 office properties, which were approximately 90.6% leased, including 51% of the Market Square buildings, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture, and one hotel. Our period-over-period operating results are heavily impacted by the real estate activities set forth in the Transaction Activity section of Item 1, Business, which include acquisitions, dispositions and the transfer of the Market Square Buildings to an unconsolidated joint venture. Other than real estate transactions, we expect real estate operating income to fluctuate primarily based on leasing activity over the near-term. Page 26 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2016 versus the year ended December 31, 2015 Rental income was $366.2 million for 2016, which represents a decrease from $436.0 million for 2015. The decrease is primarily due to current year and prior year dispositions ($53.0 million); transferring the Market Square Buildings to a joint venture in the fourth quarter of 2015 ($30.9 million); and vacancy at our 222 East 41st Street property for a portion of 2016 ($7.4 million), while the building was being prepared for NYU's Langone Medical lease to commence, partially offset by additional rental income from the acquisition of the 229 West 43rd Street Building in August 2015 ($19.9 million). We expect future rental income to fluctuate based on leasing, acquisition, and disposition activity. Tenant reimbursements and property operating costs were $69.8 million and $155.0 million, respectively, for 2016, which represents a decrease from $99.7 million and $188.1 million, respectively, for 2015. The decrease in property operating costs is due to dispositions ($23.4 million) and the transfer of the Market Square Buildings to a joint venture ($16.4 million), partially offset by additional property operating costs from the acquisition of the 229 West 43rd Street Building ($6.6 million). The proportional decrease in tenant reimbursements is also due to dispositions ($17.3 million) and the transfer of the Market Square Buildings to a joint venture ($9.4 million), partially offset by additional tenant reimbursements from the acquisition of the 229 West 43rd Street Building ($2.9 million). Tenant reimbursements and property operating costs are expected to fluctuate with leasing activity and changes in our portfolio. Hotel income, net of hotel operating costs, was $4.0 million for 2016, which represents a decrease as compared with $4.7 million for 2015, primarily due to a higher level of group bookings and meetings at the hotel in 2015. The Key Center Marriott was sold in January of 2017. Other property income was $14.9 million for 2016, which represents an increase as compared with $6.1 million for 2015, primarily due to an early termination at our 222 East 41st Street property ($6.8 million) and additional management fees earned from the Market Square Joint Venture in 2016 ($2.4 million), as described in Note 4, Unconsolidated Joint Venture, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Future other property income is expected to fluctuate, primarily as a result of lease restructuring and termination activities. Asset and property management fees were $1.4 million for 2016, which represents a decrease as compared with $1.8 million for 2015, primarily due to transferring the Market Square Buildings to a joint venture in the fourth quarter of 2015. Future asset and property management fees are expected to fluctuate with future acquisition and disposition activity. Depreciation was $108.5 million for 2016, which represents a decrease as compared with $131.5 million for 2015, primarily due to dispositions ($16.3 million) and transferring the Market Square Buildings to a joint venture ($11.6 million), partially offset by additional depreciation from the acquisition of the 229 West 43rd Street Building in August 2015 ($5.4 million). Excluding the impact of additional acquisitions and dispositions, depreciation is expected to increase in future periods due to ongoing capital improvements at our existing properties. Amortization was $56.8 million for 2016, which represents a decrease as compared with $87.1 million for 2015. The decrease is primarily due to dispositions ($16.1 million); intangibles written off related to the expiration or termination of leases ($9.8 million); and transferring the Market Square Buildings to a joint venture ($5.9 million); partially offset by additional amortization from the acquisition of the 229 West 43rd Street Building in August 2015 ($2.6 million). We expect future amortization to fluctuate primarily as a result of future leasing activity, acquisitions, and dispositions. General and administrative expenses were $33.9 million for 2016, which represents an increase from $29.7 million for 2015. The increase is due to costs incurred to develop our regional management and investment platform ($2.9 million), and additional vesting under our stock-based incentive compensation plan ($1.0 million). We expect future general and administrative expenses to increase as a result of transitioning our long-term incentive plan from a one-year performance period to a three-year performance period, beginning in 2017. We incurred acquisition expenses of $3.7 million for 2015, in connection with acquiring three properties in January 2015 and the 229 West 43rd Street Building, in New York, in August 2015. See Note 3, Real Estate Transactions, to the accompanying financial statements for additional details. We expect future acquisition expenses to fluctuate with acquisition activity. Interest expense was $67.6 million for 2016, which represents a decrease as compared with $85.3 million for 2015, primarily due to transferring the Market Square mortgage note to a joint venture ($13.6 million) and repaying mortgage loans ($5.4 million), partially offset by the 2025 Bonds Payable outstanding for the entire year ($3.0 million). We expect interest expense to continue to fluctuate based on acquisition activity in the near-term. Interest and other income was stable at $7.3 million for 2016 and 2015. Interest income is expected to remain at comparable levels in future periods, as the majority of this income is earned on investments in development authority bonds with a remaining term Page 27 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements of approximately five years as of December 31, 2016. Interest income earned on investments in development authority bonds is entirely offset by interest expense incurred on the corresponding capital leases. We recognized a loss on interest rate swaps that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment of approximately $1.1 million for 2015, primarily due to the settlement of the swap related to a $450 million term loan, which was replaced with other unsecured borrowings in July 2015. We anticipate that future gains and losses on interest rate swaps that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment will fluctuate, primarily due to changes in the estimated fair value of our interest rate swaps relative to then-current market conditions. Market value adjustments to swaps that qualify for hedge accounting treatment are recorded directly to equity and therefore do not impact net income. We recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $19.0 million and $3.1 million in 2016 and 2015, respectively. In 2016, we incurred an early redemption premium on the settlement of the 2018 Bonds Payable of $17.9 million, and write offs of deferred financing costs in connection with other early repayments. In 2015, we incurred a prepayment premium of $2.1 million related to the early repayment of the 215 Diehl Building mortgage note, approximately two years prior to its maturity and write offs of deferred financing costs in connection with other early repayments. We expect future gains or losses on early extinguishments of debt to fluctuate with financing activities. We recognized a loss from unconsolidated joint venture of $7.6 million for 2016, which represents a increase as compared with a loss of $1.1 million for 2015. The Market Square Joint Venture was formed on October 28, 2015. Since inception, real estate operating income from the Market Square Buildings has been reduced by interest incurred on the property's $325 million mortgage note, and the Market Square Buildings had slightly decreased occupancy during 2016. Future income or loss from unconsolidated joint venture will fluctuate with operating activity at the Market Square Buildings. We recognized gains on sales of real estate assets of $72.3 million in 2016, as a result of selling six properties in separate transactions for an aggregate of $660.5 million, exclusive of transaction costs. We recognized gains on sales of real estate assets of $23.9 million in 2015, as a result of selling 12 properties for an aggregate of $498.3 million, exclusive of transaction costs, and the sale of a 49% interest in the Market Square Buildings for a gross sales price of $120.0 million. See Note 3, Real Estate Transactions, of the accompanying financial statements, for additional details of these dispositions. We expect future gains on sales of real estate assets will fluctuate with disposition activity. Net income was $84.3 million, or $0.68 per basic and diluted share, for 2016, which represents an increase from $44.6 million, or $0.36 per share, for 2015. The increase is due to additional year-over-year gains on sales of real estate ($48.5 million) and a decrease in interest expense and other financing costs ($17.7 million), partially offset by additional year-over-year losses on early extinguishment of debt ($15.8 million), lower earnings due to property sales ($5.3 million), and increase in equity in loss of unconsolidated joint venture ($6.4 million) due to reduced occupancy at the Market Square Buildings. See "Supplemental Performance Measures" section below for our same store results compared with the prior year period. We expect future earnings to fluctuate as a result of leasing activity at our existing properties, our planned near-term dispositions, and acquisition activity. Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2015 versus the year ended December 31, 2014 Rental income was $436.0 million for 2015, which represents an increase from $414.5 million for 2014. The increase includes additional rental income from properties acquired in 2014 and 2015 ($74.3 million), partially offset by selling properties during the same periods and transferring the Market Square Buildings to a joint venture on October 28, 2015 ($51.1 million). Tenant reimbursements were relatively stable at $99.7 million and $95.4 million for 2015 and 2014, respectively. Property operating costs were $188.1 million for 2015, which represents an increase as compared with $163.7 million for 2014, primarily due to properties acquired during 2014 and 2015 ($32.2 million), partially offset by selling properties during the same periods and transferring the Market Square Buildings to a joint venture on October 28, 2015 ($14.0 million). Tenant reimbursements and property operating costs related to our joint venture interest in the Market Square Buildings (51%) are included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Tenant reimbursements did not increase at the same pace as property operating costs, primarily due to a lease contraction at one of our properties, and a prior year property tax refund received in the current year. Hotel income, net of hotel operating costs, was $4.7 million for 2015, which represents an increase as compared with $4.1 million for 2014, due to additional group bookings and meetings at the hotel. Other property income was $6.1 million for 2015, which represents a decrease as compared with $8.0 million for 2014, primarily due to fluctuations in lease termination activity. Asset and property management fees were $1.8 million for 2015, which represents a decrease as compared with $2.3 million for 2014, primarily as a result of savings generated from bringing asset and property management services in house during 2015 for Page 28 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements properties in San Francisco ($1.1 million), partially offset by incurring additional property management and asset management fees for properties acquired in 2015 ($0.7 million). Depreciation was $131.5 million for 2015, which represents an increase as compared with $117.8 million for 2014, primarily due to recent acquisitions ($25.8 million), partially offset by recent dispositions and transferring the Market Square Buildings to a joint venture on October 28, 2015 ($15.4 million). Depreciation related to our joint venture interest in the Market Square Buildings (51%) is included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Amortization was $87.1 million for 2015, which represents an increase as compared with $78.8 million for 2015, primarily due to recent acquisitions ($25.5 million), partially offset by properties sold and transferring the Market Square Buildings to a joint venture on October 28, 2015 ($13.8 million), and prior-period write offs at our existing properties ($2.4 million). Amortization related to our joint venture interest in the Market Square Buildings (51%) is included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. In 2015, we did not recognize any impairment losses. In 2014, we recognized the following impairment losses in connection with changing our investment strategy and disposition expectations for the following assets: $13.6 million on the 160 Park Avenue Building in Florham Park, New Jersey, in the first quarter of 2014 (sold in June 2014); $1.4 million on the 200 South Orange Building in Orlando, Florida, in the second quarter of 2014 (sold in June 2014); and $10.1 million on the Bannockburn Lake III Building in Bannockburn, Illinois, in the fourth quarter of 2014 (sold in July 2015). General and administrative expenses were $29.7 million for 2015, which represents a decrease from $31.3 million for 2014. The decrease is primarily due to the full period impact of savings related to changing transfer agents in the third quarter of 2014 ($1.5 million). In addition, reductions related to non-recurring professional fees incurred in 2014 ($2.6 million) are largely offset by costs incurred in 2015 to develop our regional investment platform ($1.5 million) and for vesting under our stock-based incentive compensation plan ($1.0 million). We incurred acquisition expenses of $3.7 million for 2015 in connection with acquiring three properties in January 2015 and the 229 West 43rd Street Building, in New York in August 2015. We incurred acquisition expenses of $14.1 million for 2014, in connection with acquiring the 221 Main Street Building and the 650 California Street Building in San Francisco in 2014. See Note 3, Real Estate Transactions, to the accompanying financial statements for additional details. Interest expense was $85.3 million for 2015, which represents an increase as compared with $75.7 million for 2014, primarily due to interest incurred on the 2025 Bonds Payable issued in March 2015 ($11.6 million) and the full year impact of the notes payable assumed with the properties acquired in 2014 ($4.1 million), partially offset by mortgages settled during 2015 ($5.6 million). See Note 5, Line of Credit and Notes Payable, to the accompanying financial statements, for additional details. Interest and other income was stable at $7.3 million for 2015 and 2014. Interest income is expected to remain at comparable levels in future periods, as the majority of this income is earned on investments in development authority bonds with a remaining term of approximately six years as of December 31, 2015. Interest income earned on investments in development authority bonds is entirely offset by interest expense incurred on the corresponding capital leases. We recognized a loss on interest rate swaps that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment of approximately $1.1 million for 2015, as compared with $0.4 million for 2014. The $1.1 million loss in 2015 is primarily due to the settlement of the swap related to a $450 million term loan, which was replaced with other unsecured borrowings in July 2015. We recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $3.1 million in 2015, primarily due to prepayment fees incurred to settle the 215 Diehl Building mortgage note in connection with selling the property as part of the 11 Property Sale, and writing off deferred financing costs in association with repaying a bridge loan in March 2015, 4.3 months prior to its original maturity date. We recognized a loss of $23,000 in 2014 related to the early repayment of the $9.1 million mortgage note for the 544 Lakeview Building. This note was originally due on December 1, 2014, and fully repaid on October 8, 2014. We recognized a loss from unconsolidated joint venture of $1.1 million from the time we entered into the joint venture on October 28, 2015 through year end, as income from operations at the Market Square Buildings is offset by interest expense related to the $325 million mortgage note on the property. We recognized gains on sales of real estate assets of $23.9 million and $75.3 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively.In July 2015, we sold 12 properties for aggregate gross proceeds of $498.3 million, exclusive of transaction costs, yielding total gains on sales of real estate assets of $20.8 million; and, in October 2015, we sold a 49% interest in the Market Square Buildings for a gross sales price of $120.0 million, resulting in a gain on sale of real estate assets of $3.1 million. In 2014, we sold five properties for aggregate gross proceeds of $425.5 million, exclusive of transaction costs, yielding total gains on sale of real estate assets of $75.3 million. Page 29 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Loss from discontinued operations was $2.0 million for 2014. Effective April 1, 2014, we adopted Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components on an Entity ("ASU 2014-08"), which requires only dispositions representing a strategic shift in our operations to be reclassified to discontinued operations. Therefore, the operating results of properties disposed subsequent to our adoption date have not been reclassified to discontinued operations. As further explained in Note 12, Discontinued Operations, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, prior to our adoption of ASU 2014-08, properties meeting certain criteria for disposal were classified as "discontinued operations" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Net income was $44.6 million, or $0.36 per basic and diluted share, for 2015, which represents a decrease from $92.6 million, or $0.74 per share, for 2014, primarily due to the gain on the sale of the Lenox Park Property in October 2014 ($56.5 million). This decrease is partially offset by additional real estate operating income from the $0.5 billion of net real estate acquisitions made in 2015 and leasing activity ($15.6 million), reduced by additional interest expense to fund such acquisitions ($9.6 million). Supplemental Performance Measures In addition to net income, we measure the performance of the company using certain non-GAAP supplemental performance measures, including: (i) Funds From Operations ("FFO"), (ii) Net Operating Income ("NOI"), and (iii) Same Store Net Operating Income ("Same Store NOI"). These non-GAAP metrics are commonly used by industry analysts and investors as supplemental operation performance measures of REITs and are viewed by management to be useful indicators of operating performance. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, many industry analysts and investors have considered presentation of operating results for real estate companies using historical cost accounting alone to be insufficient. Management believes that the use of FFO, NOI, and Same Store NOI, combined with net income, improves the understanding of operating results of REITs among the investing public and makes comparisons of REIT operating results more meaningful. Net income is the most comparable GAAP measure to FFO, NOI, and Same Store NOI. Each of these supplemental performance measures exclude expenses that materially impact our overall results of operations and, therefore, should not be considered as a substitute for net income, income from continuing operations before income taxes, or any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, these metrics may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. Funds From Operations FFO is a non-GAAP measure used by many investors and analysts who follow the real estate industry to measure the performance of an equity REIT. We consider FFO a useful measure of our performance because it principally adjusts for the effects of GAAP depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, which assumes that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, we believe that FFO provides a meaningful supplemental measure of our performance. We believe that the use of FFO, combined with the required GAAP presentations, is beneficial in improving our investors' understanding of our operating results and allowing for comparisons among other companies who define FFO as we do. FFO, as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"), represents net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (losses) on sales of real estate and impairments of real estate assets, plus real estate- related depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, for both continuing and discontinued operations. We compute FFO in accordance with NAREIT's definition, which may differ from the methodology for calculating FFO, or similarly titled measures, used by other companies, and this may not be comparable to those presentations. FFO does not represent amounts available for management's discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations, or other commitments and uncertainties, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make distributions. Our presentation of FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of financial performance. Page 30 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Reconciliations of net income to FFO (in thousands): Reconciliation of Net Income to Funds From Operations: Net income Adjustments: Depreciation of real estate assets Amortization of lease-related costs Depreciation and amortization included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture(1) Impairment loss on real estate assets Gains on sales of real estate assets – continuing operations Gain (loss) on sale of real estate assets – discontinued operations Total Funds From Operations adjustments Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2016 $ 84,281 $ 44,619 $ 92,635 108,543 56,775 8,776 — (72,325) — 101,769 131,490 87,128 1,606 — (23,860) — 196,364 117,766 78,843 — 25,130 (75,275) 1,627 148,091 240,726 Funds From Operations $ 186,050 $ 240,983 $ (1) Reflects 51% of depreciation and amortization for the Market Square Joint Venture, in which we own an interest through an unconsolidated joint venture. Net Operating Income As set forth below, NOI is calculated by deducting property operating costs from rental and other property revenues for continuing operations. As a performance metric consisting of only revenues and expenses directly related to ongoing real estate rental operations, which have been or will be settled in cash, NOI is narrower in scope than FFO. NOI, as we calculate it, may not be directly comparable to similarly titled, but differently calculated, measures for other REITs. We believe that NOI is another useful supplemental performance measure, as it is an input in many REIT valuation models and it provides a means by which to evaluate the performance of the properties. The major factors influencing our NOI are property acquisitions and dispositions, occupancy levels, rental rate increases or decreases, and the recoverability of operating expenses. Page 31 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Same Store Net Operating Income We also evaluate the performance of our properties, on a "same store" basis, using a metric referred to as Same Store NOI. We view Same Store NOI as a useful supplemental performance measure because it improves comparability between periods by eliminating the effects of changes in the composition of our portfolio. On an individual property basis, Same Store NOI is computed in a consistent manner as NOI. For the periods presented, we have defined our same store portfolio as those properties that have been continuously owned and operating since January 1, 2015. NOI and Same Store NOI are calculated as follows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): Revenues: Rental income Tenant reimbursements Hotel income Other property income Lease termination income Total revenues Operating expenses: Property operating costs Hotel operating costs Total operating expenses Same Store NOI - wholly-owned properties(1) Same Store NOI - 51% of Market Square Buildings(2) NOI from acquisitions(3) NOI from dispositions(4) NOI Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 $ 269,829 $ 44,752 22,661 2,763 9,133 349,138 (105,425) (18,686) (124,111) 225,027 9,732 46,145 27,319 $ 308,223 $ 276,166 49,414 24,309 520 2,919 353,328 (106,728) (19,615) (126,343) 226,985 14,021 31,189 86,376 358,571 (1) Reflects NOI from properties that were wholly-owned for the entirety of the periods presented. (2) Reflects NOI for 51% of the Market Square buildings for all periods presented. On October 28, 2015, we transferred the Market Square buildings and the $325.0 million mortgage note to a joint venture, and sold a 49% interest in the joint venture. Beginning on October 28, 2015, upon entering the joint venture, our interest in NOI from the Market Square Buildings is included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. (3) Reflects activity for the following properties acquired since January 1, 2015: 229 West 43rd Street, 315 Park Avenue South, and 116 Huntington Avenue. (4) Reflects activity for the following properties sold since January 1, 2015: SanTan Corporate Center, Sterling Commerce, 80 Park Plaza, 9127, 9189, 9191 & 9193 South Jamaica Street, 800 North Frederick, 100 East Pratt, 1881 Campus Commons, 49% of the Market Square Buildings, 170 Park Avenue, 180 Park Avenue, 1580 West Nursery Road, Acxiom, Highland Landmark III, The Corridors III, 215 Diehl Road, 544 Lakeview, Bannockburn Lake III, 550 King Street, and Robbins Road. Page 32 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements A reconciliation of Net Income to NOI and Same Store NOI is presented below (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 $ 84,281 $ Net income Net interest expense Interest income from development authority bonds Income tax expense Depreciation Amortization Real estate acquisition costs Gains on sales of real estate assets Loss on early extinguishment of debt General and administrative Interest rate swap valuation adjustment Interest expense associated with interest rate swaps Settlement of interest rate swap Adjustment included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture Net Operating Income Same Store NOI - 51% of Market Square Buildings(1) NOI from Acquisitions(2) NOI from Dispositions(3) Same Store NOI(4) $ $ 67,538 (7,200) 445 108,543 56,775 — (72,325) 18,997 33,876 — — — 17,293 308,223 $ (9,732) (46,145) (27,319) 225,027 $ 44,619 85,265 (7,200) 378 131,490 87,128 3,675 (23,860) 3,149 29,683 (2,634) 2,642 1,102 3,134 358,571 (14,021) (31,189) (86,376) 226,985 (1) Reflects NOI for 51% of the Market Square buildings for all periods presented. On October 28, 2015, we transferred the Market Square buildings and the $325.0 million mortgage note to a joint venture, and sold a 49% interest in the joint venture. Beginning on October 28, 2015, upon entering the joint venture, our interest in NOI from the Market Square Buildings is included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. (2) Reflects activity for the following properties acquired since January 1, 2015: 229 West 43rd Street, 315 Park Avenue South, and 116 Huntington Avenue. (3) Reflects activity for the following properties sold since January 1, 2015: SanTan Corporate Center, Sterling Commerce, 80 Park Plaza, 9127, 9189, 9191 & 9193 South Jamaica Street, 800 North Frederick, 100 East Pratt, 1881 Campus Commons, 49% of the Market Square Buildings, 170 Park Avenue, 180 Park Avenue, 1580 West Nursery Road, Acxiom, Highland Landmark III, The Corridors III, 215 Diehl Road, 544 Lakeview, Bannockburn Lake III, 550 King Street, and Robbins Road. (4) Reflects NOI from properties that were wholly-owned for the entirety of the periods presented. Page 33 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Portfolio Information As of December 31, 2016, we owned 21 office properties and one hotel. These properties contain approximately 11.0 million square feet of commercial space located in nine states and the District of Columbia. All of our office properties are wholly owned except for one, which is owned through an unconsolidated joint venture. As of December 31, 2016, our office properties, including 51% of the Market Square buildings, which we own through an unconsolidated joint venture, were approximately 90.6% leased. In January 2017, we sold three office properties in Houston, Texas, and the Key Center Tower and Key Center Marriott in Cleveland, Ohio. The terms of these transactions are described in Note 3, Real Estate Transactions, of the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2016, our five highest geographic reportable segments, based on Annualized Lease Revenue, were as follows. For more information about our reportable segments, see Note 15, Segment Information, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Location San Francisco New York Atlanta Washington, D.C. Boston 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue (in thousands) Leased Square Feet (in thousands) Percentage of 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue $ $ 104,731 99,258 37,300 34,639 11,709 287,637 1,765 1,782 1,572 519 217 5,855 26% 25% 9% 9% 3% 72% As of December 31, 2016, our five highest tenant industry concentrations, based on Annualized Lease Revenue, were as follows: Industry Business Services Depository Institutions Legal Services Communications Security and Commodity Brokers 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue (in thousands) Leased Square Feet (in thousands) Percentage of 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue $ $ 68,148 61,748 41,529 28,642 26,457 226,524 1,077 1,666 912 1,042 388 5,085 17% 16% 10% 7% 7% 57% As of December 31, 2016, our five highest tenant concentrations, based on Annualized Lease Revenue, were as follows: Tenant Wells Fargo AT&T Pershing Credit Suisse Westinghouse 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue (in thousands) Percentage of 2016 Annualized Lease Revenue $ $ 28,640 22,278 18,471 16,082 15,778 101,249 7% 6% 5% 4% 4% 26% For more information on our portfolio, see Item 2, Properties. Election as a REIT We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code, and have operated as such beginning with our taxable year ended December 31, 2003. To qualify as a REIT, we must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of our adjusted taxable income, as defined in the Code, to our stockholders, computed without regard to the dividends-paid deduction and by excluding our net capital gain. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject Page 34 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements to federal income tax on income that we distribute to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will then be subject to federal income taxes on our taxable income for that year and for the four years following the year during which qualification is lost, unless the Internal Revenue Service grants us relief under certain statutory provisions. Such an event could materially affect our net income and net cash available for distribution to our stockholders. However, we believe that we are organized and operate in such a manner as to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. Columbia Property Trust TRS, LLC, Columbia KCP TRS, LLC, and Columbia Energy TRS, LLC (collectively, the "TRS Entities") are wholly owned subsidiaries of Columbia Property Trust, are organized as Delaware limited liability companies, and operate, among other things, office properties that we do not intend to hold long term and a full-service hotel. We have elected to treat the TRS Entities as taxable REIT subsidiaries. We may perform certain additional, noncustomary services for tenants of our buildings through the TRS Entities; however, any earnings related to such services are subject to federal and state income taxes. In addition, for us to continue to qualify as a REIT, we must limit our investments in taxable REIT subsidiaries to 25% of the value of our total assets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are established for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities at the enacted rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. No provisions for federal income taxes have been made in our accompanying consolidated financial statements, other than the provisions relating to the TRS Entities, as we made distributions in excess of taxable income for the periods presented. We are subject to certain state and local taxes related to property operations in certain locations, which have been provided for in our accompanying consolidated financial statements. Inflation We are exposed to inflation risk, as income from long-term leases is the primary source of our cash flows from operations. There are provisions in the majority of our tenant leases that are intended to protect us from, and mitigate the risk of, the impact of inflation. These provisions include rent steps, reimbursement billings for operating expense pass-through charges, real estate tax and insurance reimbursements on a per-square-foot basis, or in some cases, annual reimbursement of operating expenses above a certain per-square-foot allowance. However, due to the long-term nature of the leases, the leases may not reset frequently enough to fully cover inflation. Application of Critical Accounting Policies Our accounting policies have been established to conform with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. If our judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions had been different, it is possible that different accounting policies would have been applied, thus resulting in a different presentation of the financial statements. Additionally, other companies may utilize different estimates that may impact the comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses. Investment in Real Estate Assets We are required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of our depreciable assets. We consider the period of future benefit of the asset to determine the appropriate useful lives. These assessments have a direct impact on net income. The estimated useful lives of our assets by class are as follows: Buildings Building and site improvements Tenant improvements Intangible lease assets 40-45 years 5-25 years Shorter of economic life or lease term Lease term Evaluating the Recoverability of Real Estate Assets We continually monitor events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of the real estate and related intangible assets of both operating properties and properties under construction, in which we have an ownership interest, either directly or through investments in joint ventures, may not be recoverable. When indicators of potential impairment are present that suggest that the carrying amounts of real estate assets and related intangible assets (liabilities) may not be recoverable, we assess the recoverability of these assets by determining whether the respective carrying values will be recovered through the estimated undiscounted future operating cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. In the event Page 35 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements that such expected undiscounted future cash flows do not exceed the carrying values, we adjust the carrying value of the real estate assets and related intangible assets to the estimated fair values, pursuant to the property, plant, and equipment accounting standard for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, and recognize an impairment loss. Estimated fair values are calculated based on the following information, in order of preference, depending upon availability: (Level 1) recently quoted market prices; (Level 2) market prices for comparable properties; or (Level 3) the present value of future cash flows, including estimated residual value. Certain of our assets may be carried at more than an amount that could be realized in a current disposition transaction. We have determined that there is no impairment in the carrying values of our real estate assets and related intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2016. Projections of expected future operating cash flows require that we estimate future market rental income amounts subsequent to the expiration of current lease agreements, property operating expenses, the number of months it takes to re-lease the property, and the number of years the property is held for investment, among other factors. The subjectivity of assumptions used in the future cash flow analysis, including discount rates, could result in an incorrect assessment of the property's fair value and could result in the misstatement of the carrying value of our real estate assets and related intangible assets and net income. In the first quarter of 2014, we revised our investment strategy for the 160 Park Avenue Building in Florham Park, New Jersey, to sell the property to a user in the near-term. As a result, management reduced its intended holding period for the building and reevaluated the property's carrying value as of March 31, 2014, pursuant to the accounting policy outlined above. We concluded that the 160 Park Avenue Building was not recoverable and reduced its carrying value to reflect its fair value, estimated based on recently quoted market prices (Level 2), by recording an impairment loss of approximately $13.6 million in the first quarter of 2014. The sale of the160 Park Avenue Building closed on June 4, 2014, for $10.2 million, exclusive of transaction costs. In the second quarter of 2014, we decided to pursue a near-term sale of the 200 South Orange Building in Orlando, Florida. As a result, management reduced its intended holding period for the building and reevaluated the property's carrying value in the second quarter of 2014. In connection with negotiating the terms of the sale, we reduced the carrying value of the 200 South Orange Building to reflect fair value, estimated based on an approximate net contract price of $18.4 million (Level 1), by recording an impairment loss of $1.4 million in the second quarter. The sale of the 200 South Orange Building closed on June 30, 2014, for $18.4 million, net of transaction costs. In the fourth quarter of 2014, we identified $500 million to $600 million of properties in our portfolio that fell outside of our targeted investment strategy. In connection with initiating the sales process for these assets, we evaluated the recoverability of the carrying values of each of these properties and determined that the carrying value of the Bannockburn Lake III property, a vacant property located in Bannockburn, Illinois, was no longer recoverable due to reducing its expected property holding period to less than one year. As a result, in the fourth quarter of 2014, we reduced the carrying value of the Bannockburn Lake III property to $5.0 million, estimated based on current projected discounted future cash flows (Level 3), by recording an impairment loss of $10.1 million. The fair value measurements used in this evaluation of nonfinancial assets are considered to be Level 3 valuations within the fair value hierarchy outlined above, as there are significant unobservable inputs. Examples of inputs that were utilized in the fair value calculations include estimated holding periods, discount rates, market capitalization rates, expected lease rental rates, and potential sales prices. The table below represents the detail of the adjustments recognized, using Level 3 inputs. Property Bannockburn Lake III Allocation of Purchase Price of Acquired Assets Net Book Value Impairment Loss Recognized Fair Value $ 15,148 $ (10,148) $ 5,000 Upon the acquisition of real properties, we allocate the purchase price of properties to tangible assets, consisting of land and building, site improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, including the value of in-place leases, based in each case on our estimate of their fair values. The fair values of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land and building) are determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the "as-if-vacant" value is then allocated to land and building based on our determination of the relative fair value of these assets. We determine the as-if-vacant fair value of a property using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors we consider in performing these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases, including leasing commissions and other related costs. In estimating carrying costs, we include real estate taxes, insurance, and other operating expenses during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Page 36 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Intangible Assets and Liabilities Arising from In-Place Leases Where We Are the Lessor As further described below, in-place leases where we are the lessor may have values related to direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant, opportunity costs associated with lost rentals that are avoided by acquiring an in-place lease, tenant relationships, and effective contractual rental rates that are above or below market rates: • Direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant, including commissions, tenant improvements, and other direct costs, are estimated based on management's consideration of current market costs to execute a similar lease. Such direct costs are included in intangible lease origination costs in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are amortized to expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases. • The value of opportunity costs associated with lost rentals avoided by acquiring an in-place lease is calculated based on the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases over a market absorption period for a similar lease. Such opportunity costs are included in intangible lease assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are amortized to expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases. • The value of tenant relationships is calculated based on expected renewal of a lease or the likelihood of obtaining a particular tenant for other locations. Values associated with tenant relationships are included in intangible lease assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are amortized to expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases. • The value of effective rental rates of in-place leases that are above or below the market rates of comparable leases is calculated based on the present value (using a discount rate that reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be received pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management's estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases. This calculation includes significantly below- market renewal options for which exercise of the renewal option appears to be reasonably assured. These intangible assets or liabilities are measured over the actual or assumed (in the case of renewal options) remaining lease terms. The capitalized above-market and below-market lease values are recorded as intangible lease assets or liabilities and amortized as an adjustment to rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases. Evaluating the Recoverability of Intangible Assets and Liabilities The values of intangible lease assets and liabilities are determined based on assumptions made at the time of acquisition and have defined useful lives, which correspond with the lease terms. There may be instances in which intangible lease assets and liabilities become impaired, and we are required to write off the remaining asset or liability immediately or over a shorter period of time. Lease restructurings, including lease terminations and lease extensions, may impact the value and useful life of in-place leases. In-place leases that are terminated, partially terminated, or modified will be evaluated for impairment if the original in-place lease terms have been modified. In the event that the discounted cash flows of the original in-place lease stream do not exceed the discounted modified in-place lease stream, we adjust the carrying value of the intangible lease assets to the discounted cash flows and recognize an impairment loss. For in-place lease extensions that are executed more than one year prior to the original in- place lease expiration date, the useful life of the in-place lease will be extended over the new lease term with the exception of those in-place lease components, such as lease commissions and tenant allowances, which have been renegotiated for the extended term. Renegotiated in-place lease components, such as lease commissions and tenant allowances, will be amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the asset or the new lease term. Intangible Assets and Liabilities Arising from In-Place Leases Where We Are the Lessee In-place ground leases where we are the lessee may have value associated with effective contractual rental rates that are above or below market rates. Such values are calculated based on the present value (using a discount rate that reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place lease and (ii) management's estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place lease at the time of execution or assumption. This calculation includes significantly below market renewal options for which exercise of the renewal option appears to be reasonably assured. These intangible assets and liabilities are measured over the actual or assumed (in the case of renewal options) remaining lease terms. The capitalized above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as intangible lease liabilities and assets, respectively, and are amortized as an adjustment to property operating cost over the remaining term of the respective leases. Related-Party Transactions and Agreements During 2016, 2015, and 2014, we did not have any related party transactions, except as described in Note 4, Unconsolidated Joint Venture, of the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Page 37 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Commitments and Contingencies We are subject to certain commitments and contingencies with regard to certain transactions. Refer to Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further explanation. Examples of such commitments and contingencies include: • • • • • guaranty of debt of an unconsolidated joint venture of $16.1 million; obligations under operating leases; obligations under capital leases; commitments under existing lease agreements; and litigation. Subsequent Events We have evaluated subsequent events in connection with the preparation of our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report on Form 10-K and noted the following items in addition to those disclosed elsewhere in this report: Property Dispositions As further described in Note 3, Real Estate Transactions, of the accompanying consolidated financial statements, we closed on the sale of the Houston Properties on January 6, 2017, and closed on the sale of the Key Center Tower and the Key Center Marriott on January 31, 2017. Dividends On January 5, 2017, we paid an aggregate amount of $36.7 million in dividends for the fourth quarter of 2016 to shareholders of record on December 1, 2016. On February 8, 2017, the board of directors declared dividends for the first quarter of 2017 in the amount of $0.20 per share, payable on March 15, 2017, to stockholders of record on March 1, 2017. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK As a result of our debt facilities, we are exposed to interest rate changes. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flow, primarily through a moderate level of overall borrowings. However, we currently have a substantial amount of debt outstanding. The majority of our borrowings are in the form of effectively fixed- rate financings, which helps to insulate our portfolio from interest rate risk. We closely monitor interest rates and will continue to consider the sources and terms of our borrowing facilities to determine whether we have appropriately guarded ourselves against the fluctuation of interest rates in future periods. Additionally, we have entered into interest rate swaps, and may enter into other interest rate swaps, caps, or other arrangements to mitigate our interest rate risk on a related financial instrument. We do not enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes; however, certain of our derivatives may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. All of our debt was entered into for other-than-trading purposes. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the estimated fair value of our consolidated line of credit and notes payable and bonds was $1.4 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively. Our financial instruments, including bonds payable, consist of both fixed- and variable-rate debt. As of December 31, 2016, adjusting for 51% of the debt at the Market Square Joint Venture, in which we own an interest through an unconsolidated joint venture, our debt consisted of the following, in thousands: 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total Maturing debt: Effectively variable-rate debt $ — $ — $ — $ 300,000 $ — $ — $ 300,000 Effectively fixed-rate debt $ 127,728 $ 25,859 $ 121,016 $ — $ — $ 1,015,750 $ 1,290,353 Average interest rate: Effectively variable-rate debt Effectively fixed-rate debt —% 4.60% —% 5.57% —% 3.60% 1.80% —% —% —% —% 4.04% 1.80% 4.08% Page 38 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Our variable-rate borrowings consist of the Revolving Credit Facility, the $300 Million Term Loan, and the $150 Million Term Loan. However, only the Revolving Credit Facility and the $300 Million Term Loan bear interest at effectively variable rates, as the variable rate on the $150 Million Term Loan has been effectively fixed through the interest rate swap agreement described herein. As of December 31, 2016, we had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility; $150.0 million outstanding on the $150 Million Term Loan; $300.0 million outstanding on the $300 Million Term Loan; $348.7 million in 2026 Bonds Payable outstanding; $349.6 million in 2025 Bonds Payable outstanding; and $274.6 million outstanding on fixed-rate, term mortgage loans. The weighted-average interest rate of all of our consolidated debt instruments was 3.49% as of December 31, 2016. Approximately $1,122.9 million of our consolidated debt outstanding as of December 31, 2016, is subject to fixed rates, either directly or when coupled with an interest rate swap agreement. As of December 31, 2016, these balances incurred interest expense at an average interest rate of 3.94% and have expirations ranging from 2017 through 2026. A change in the market interest rate impacts the net financial instrument position of our fixed-rate debt portfolio; however, it has no impact on interest incurred or cash flows. A one percent change in interest rates would have a $3.0 million annual impact on our interest payments. The amounts outstanding on our variable-rate debt facilities in the future will largely depend upon future acquisition and disposition activity and other financing activities. Our Market Square Joint Venture holds a $325 million mortgage note, which bears interest at 5.07%. Adjusting for 51% of the debt at the Market Square Joint Venture, in which we own an interest through an unconsolidated joint venture, our weighted- average interest rate is 3.65%. We do not believe there is any exposure to increases in interest rates related to the capital lease obligations of $120.0 million at December 31, 2016, as the obligations are at fixed interest rates. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The financial statements and supplementary data filed as part of this report are set forth beginning on page F-1 of this report. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE There were no disagreements with our independent registered public accountants during 2016, 2015, or 2014. ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Management's Conclusions Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report in providing a reasonable level of assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods in SEC rules and forms, including providing a reasonable level of assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in such reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer and effected by our management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP and includes those policies and procedures that: • • pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of our assets; provide reasonable assurance that the transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and/or members of the board of directors; and Page 39 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements • provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of controls, material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes and conditions or that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate. Accordingly, even internal controls determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and represented within the time periods required. Our management has assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2016. To make this assessment, we used the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, our management believes that our system of internal control over financial reporting met those criteria, and therefore our management has concluded that we maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016. The report of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm on internal control over financial reporting for the Company is included in Part IV, Item 15, of this annual report on Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2016, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Page 40 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.: We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control- Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Report of Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records, that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on the criteria established in Internal Control- Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016 of the Company and our report dated February 9, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Atlanta, Georgia February 9, 2017 Page 41 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION During the fourth quarter of 2016, there was no information that was required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K that was not disclosed in a report on Form 8-K. Page 42 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements PART III We will file a definitive Proxy Statement for our 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2017 Proxy Statement") with the SEC, pursuant to Regulation 14A, not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year. Accordingly, certain information required by Part III has been omitted under General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K. Only those sections of the 2017 Proxy Statement that specifically address the items required to be set forth herein are incorporated by reference. ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of our executive officers and directors, including but not limited to, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer. Our Code of Ethics may be found at http://www.columbia.reit. Any amendments to, or waivers of, the Code of Ethics for our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, or controller or persons performing similar functions will be disclosed on our website promptly following the date of such amendment or waiver. The other information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our 2017 Proxy Statement. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our 2017 Proxy Statement. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our 2017 Proxy Statement. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our 2017 Proxy Statement. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our 2017 Proxy Statement. Page 43 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (a) 1. A list of the financial statements contained herein is set forth on page F-1 hereof. (a) 2. Schedule III – Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation Information with respect to this item begins on page S-1 hereof. Other schedules are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is given in the financial statements or notes thereto. (a) 3. The Exhibits filed in response to Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed on the Exhibit Index attached hereto. (b) (c) See (a) 3 above. See (a) 2 above. Page 44 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 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 thereunto duly authorized. COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC. (Registrant) Dated: February 9, 2017 By: /s/ JAMES A. FLEMING JAMES A. FLEMING Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Dated: February 9, 2017 /s/ WENDY W. GILL WENDY W. GILL Principal Accounting Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacity as and on the date indicated. Signature Title Date /s/ Carmen M. Bowser Independent Director Carmen M. Bowser /s/ Charles R. Brown Independent Director Charles R. Brown /s/ Richard W. Carpenter Independent Director Richard W. Carpenter /s/ John L. Dixon John L. Dixon /s/ David B. Henry David B. Henry /s/ Murray J. McCabe Murray J. McCabe /s/ E. Nelson Mills E. Nelson Mills /s/ Michael S. Robb Michael S. Robb /s/ George W. Sands George W. Sands Independent Director Independent Director Independent Director President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) Independent Director Independent Director /s/ Thomas G. Wattles Independent Director Thomas G. Wattles February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 Page 45 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements EXHIBIT INDEX TO 2016 FORM 10-K OF COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC. The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report. Exhibits that are not required for this report are omitted. Ex. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4+ 10.5+ 10.6*+ 10.7*+ 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.11 10.12 Description Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation as Amended by the First Articles of Amendment (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 1, 2013). Second Articles of Amendment (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 15, 2013). Third Articles of Amendment (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 15, 2013). Fourth Articles of Amendment (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 1, 2014). Articles Supplementary (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 4, 2013). Third Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 4, 2013). Statement regarding restrictions on transferability of shares of common stock (to appear on stock certificate or to be sent upon request and without charge to stockholders issued shares without certificates) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 1, 2013). Indenture, dated March 12, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 12, 2015). Supplemental Indenture, dated March 12, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 12, 2015). Form of 4.150% Senior Notes due 2025 (incorporated by reference to in Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 12, 2013). Supplemental Indenture, dated August 12, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 12, 2016). Form of 3.650% Senior Notes due 2026 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 12, 2016). Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 21, 2013, by and among Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P., as Borrower; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent; PNC Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent; and Regions Bank, U.S. Bank National Association, and Union Bank, N.A., as Documentation Agents (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on November 5, 2013). Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 3, 2012, among Wells Operating Partnership II, L.P., the Guarantors Party Hereto, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 4, 2012). Columbia Property Trust, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed with the Commission on April 25, 2013). Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Columbia Property Trust, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 24, 2014). Columbia Property Trust Executive Change in Control Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on From 8-K filed with the Commission on December 19, 2016). Form of 2017 Restricted Stock Award (Time-Based) under the Columbia Property Trust Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan. Form of 2017 Restricted Stock Award (Performance-Based) under the Columbia Property Trust Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan. Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August 21, 2013, by and among Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P., as Borrower; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent; PNC Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent and Regions Bank; U.S. Bank National Association; and BMO Capital Market Financing, Inc., as Documentation Agents (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on November 5, 2013). Investor Services Agreement between the Company and Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. dated February 28, 2013, and effective as of March 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 8, 2013). Consulting Services Agreement between the Company and Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. dated February 28, 2013, and effective as of March 1, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 8, 2013). Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. to Wells Operating Partnership II, L.P., dated as of February 28, 2013 (related to Wells Real Estate Advisory Services II, LLC) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 8, 2013). Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. to Wells Operating Partnership II, L.P. dated as of February 28, 2013 (related to Wells Real Estate Services, LLC) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 8, 2013). Page 46 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Ex. 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 21.1* 23.1* 31.1* 31.2* 32.1* Description Term Loan Agreement dated as of January 6, 2015, by and among the Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, PNC Bank, National Association, as syndication agent, Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as documentation agents, and each of the financial institutions a signatory thereto, as lenders. Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, dated July 30, 2015, by and among Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P., as borrower, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, PNC Bank, National Association, as syndication agent and Regions Bank, U.S. Bank National Association, MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as documentation agents, and each of the financial institutions a signatory thereto, as lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on October 29, 2015). Term Loan Agreement, dated July 30, 2015, by and among Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P., as borrower, the financial institutions party thereto, as lenders, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Regions Capital Markets and U.S. Bank National Association, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners and Regions Bank and U.S. National Association, as syndication agents, and PNC Bank, National Association, as documentation agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on October 29, 2015). Term Loan Agreement, dated August 4, 2015, by and among the Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P., as borrower, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as joint lead arranger and sole bookrunner, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, PNC Bank, National Association, Capital One, National Association, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as joint lead arrangers and co-syndication agents, and each of the financial institutions a signatory thereto, as lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on October 29, 2015). Subsidiaries of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP. Certification of the Principal Executive Officer of the Company, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Certification of the Principal Financial Officer of the Company, pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Certification of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 101.INS 101.SCH 101.CAL 101.DEF 101.LAB 101.PRE XBRL Instance Document. XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema. XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase. XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase. XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase. XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase. * Filed herewith. + Identifies each management contract or compensatory plan required to be filed. Page 47 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Financial Statements INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Page F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 F-6 F-7 F-8 F-1 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control- Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 9, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Atlanta, Georgia February 9, 2017 F-2 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Assets: Real estate assets, at cost: Land COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per-share amounts) December 31, 2016 2015 $ 751,351 $ 896,467 Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of $435,457 and $613,639, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively 2,121,150 2,897,431 Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $112,777 and $250,085, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively Construction in progress Real estate assets held for sale, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $180,791 as of December 31, 2016 Total real estate assets Investment in unconsolidated joint venture Cash and cash equivalents Tenant receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $31 and $8, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively Straight-line rent receivable Prepaid expenses and other assets Intangible lease origination costs, less accumulated amortization of $74,578 and $181,482, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively Deferred lease costs, less accumulated amortization of $22,753 and $40,817, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively Investment in development authority bonds Other assets held for sale, less accumulated amortization of $34,152 as of December 31, 2016 Total assets Liabilities: Line of credit and notes payable, net of deferred financing costs of $3,136 and $4,492, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively Bonds payable, net of discount of $1,664 and $1,020 and deferred financing costs of $5,364 and $3,721, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures Dividends payable Deferred income Intangible lease liabilities, less accumulated amortization of $44,564 and $81,496, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively Obligations under capital leases Liabilities held for sale, less accumulated amortization of $1,239 as of December 31, 2016 Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7) Equity: Common stock, $0.01 par value, 225,000,000 shares authorized, 122,184,193 and 124,363,073 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively Additional paid-in capital Cumulative distributions in excess of earnings Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total equity Total liabilities and equity 193,311 36,188 412,506 3,514,506 127,346 216,085 7,163 64,811 24,275 54,279 125,799 120,000 45,529 259,136 31,847 — 4,084,881 118,695 32,645 11,670 109,062 35,848 77,190 88,127 120,000 — $ $ 4,299,793 $ 4,678,118 721,466 $ 1,130,571 692,972 131,028 36,727 19,694 33,375 120,000 41,763 595,259 98,759 37,354 24,814 57,167 120,000 — 1,797,025 2,063,924 — — 1,221 4,538,912 (2,036,482) (883) 2,502,768 $ 4,299,793 $ 1,243 4,588,303 (1,972,916) (2,436) 2,614,194 4,678,118 See accompanying notes. F-3 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per-share amounts) Revenues: Rental income Tenant reimbursements Hotel income Other property income Expenses: Property operating costs Hotel operating costs Asset and property management fees Depreciation Amortization Impairment loss on real estate assets General and administrative Acquisition expenses Real estate operating income Other income (expense): Interest expense Interest and other income Loss on interest rate swaps Loss on the early extinguishment of debt Income before income tax, unconsolidated joint ventures, and gains on sales of real estate assets Income tax expense Loss from unconsolidated joint venture Income before gains of sales of real estate assets Gains on sales of real estate assets Income from continuing operations Discontinued operations: Operating loss from discontinued operations Loss on disposition of discontinued operations Loss from discontinued operations Net income Per-share information – basic: Income from continuing operations Loss from discontinued operations Net income Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic Per-share information – diluted: Income from continuing operations Loss from discontinued operations Net income Years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 $ 366,186 $ 436,048 $ 414,541 69,770 22,661 14,926 473,543 154,968 18,686 1,415 108,543 56,775 — 33,876 — 374,263 99,280 (67,609) 7,288 — (18,997) (79,318) 19,962 (445) (7,561) 11,956 72,325 84,281 — — — 84,281 0.68 0.00 0.68 123,130 0.68 0.00 0.68 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 99,655 24,309 6,053 566,065 188,078 19,615 1,816 131,490 87,128 — 29,683 3,675 461,485 104,580 (85,296) 7,254 (1,110) (3,149) (82,301) 22,279 (378) (1,142) 20,759 23,860 44,619 — — — 44,619 0.36 0.00 0.36 124,757 0.36 0.00 0.36 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 95,375 22,885 7,996 540,797 163,722 18,792 2,258 117,766 78,843 25,130 31,275 14,142 451,928 88,869 (75,711) 7,275 (371) (23) (68,830) 20,039 (662) — 19,377 75,275 94,652 (390) (1,627) (2,017) 92,635 0.76 (0.02) 0.74 124,860 0.76 (0.02) 0.74 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted 123,228 124,847 124,918 See accompanying notes. F-4 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands) Net income Market value adjustment to interest rate swap Settlement of interest rate swap Comprehensive income Years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 $ $ 84,281 $ 44,619 $ 1,553 — (1,570) 1,102 85,834 $ 44,151 $ 92,635 1,339 — 93,974 See accompanying notes. F-5 y t i u q E . 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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Straight-line rental income Depreciation Amortization Impairment losses on real estate assets Noncash interest expense Loss on early extinguishment of debt Gain on interest rate swaps Gains on sale of real estate Loss from unconsolidated joint venture Stock-based compensation expense Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions: Decrease (increase) in tenant receivables, net Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (decrease) in deferred income Years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 $ 84,281 $ 44,619 $ 92,635 (21,875) 108,543 52,530 — 3,549 18,997 — (72,325) 7,561 4,558 4,251 5,533 (1,607) (905) (16,632) 131,490 78,000 — 4,335 3,149 (1,532) (23,860) 1,142 3,548 (4,414) (2,155) 3,330 2,060 (9,916) 117,766 74,212 25,130 3,055 23 (4,945) (73,648) — 1,975 (227) 5,442 2,589 2,815 Net cash provided by operating activities 193,091 223,080 236,906 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Net proceeds from the sale of real estate Real estate acquisitions Deposits Capital improvements Deferred lease costs paid Investment in unconsolidated joint venture Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Financing costs paid Prepayments to settle debt and interest rate swap Proceeds from lines of credit and notes payable Repayments of lines of credit and notes payable Proceeds from issuance of bonds payable Repayment of bonds payable Distributions paid to stockholders Redemptions of common stock Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period See accompanying notes. F-7 (576,699) (23,788) 603,732 596,734 — (1,062,031) 10,000 (39,521) (32,386) (16,212) 525,613 (3,114) (17,921) 435,000 — (83,371) (22,531) (5,500) (9,729) (3,165) 1,884,000 (845,460) (1,854,512) 348,691 (250,000) (148,474) (53,986) (535,264) 183,440 32,645 349,507 — (112,570) (17,057) 236,474 (117,145) 149,790 418,207 (335,986) (27,000) (54,005) (25,004) — (1,482) — 283,000 (294,739) — — (149,962) — (163,183) 49,935 99,855 $ 216,085 $ 32,645 $ 149,790 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 1. Organization COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2016, 2015, AND 2014 Columbia Property Trust, Inc. ("Columbia Property Trust") (NYSE: CXP) is a Maryland corporation that operates as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for federal income tax purposes and owns and operates commercial real estate properties. Columbia Property Trust was incorporated in 2003, commenced operations in 2004, and conducts business primarily through Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P. ("Columbia Property Trust OP"), a Delaware limited partnership. Columbia Property Trust is the general partner and sole owner of Columbia Property Trust OP and possesses full legal control and authority over its operations. Columbia Property Trust OP acquires, develops, owns, leases, and operates real properties directly, through wholly owned subsidiaries, or through joint ventures. References to Columbia Property Trust, "we," "us," or "our" herein shall include Columbia Property Trust and all subsidiaries of Columbia Property Trust, direct and indirect. Columbia Property Trust typically invests in high-quality office properties, located in high-barrier to entry markets. As of December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust owned 21 office properties and one hotel, which contain approximately 11.0 million square feet of commercial space, located in nine states and the District of Columbia. All of the office properties are wholly owned except for one property, which is owned through an unconsolidated joint venture, as described in Note 4, Unconsolidated Joint Venture. As of December 31, 2016, the office properties, including 51% of the Market Square buildings, which Columbia Property Trust owns through an unconsolidated joint venture, were approximately 90.6% leased. In January 2017, Columbia Property Trust sold three office properties in Houston, Texas, and the Key Center Tower and Key Center Marriott in Cleveland, Ohio. The terms of these transactions are described in Note 3, Real Estate Transactions. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements of Columbia Property Trust have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and include the accounts of Columbia Property Trust, Columbia Property Trust OP, and any variable interest entity ("VIE") in which Columbia Property Trust or Columbia Property Trust OP was deemed the primary beneficiary. With respect to entities that are not VIEs, Columbia Property Trust's consolidated financial statements shall also include the accounts of any entity in which Columbia Property Trust, Columbia Property Trust OP, or its subsidiaries own a controlling financial interest and any limited partnership in which Columbia Property Trust, Columbia Property Trust OP, or its subsidiaries own a controlling general partnership interest. In determining whether Columbia Property Trust or Columbia Property Trust OP has a controlling interest, the following factors are considered, among other things: the ownership of voting interests, protective rights, and participatory rights of the investors. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of the 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 the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Fair Value Measurements Columbia Property Trust estimates the fair value of its assets and liabilities (where currently required under GAAP) consistent with the provisions of Accounting Standard Codification 820, Fair Value Measurements ("ASC 820"). Under this standard, fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid upon transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. While various techniques and assumptions can be used to estimate fair value depending on the nature of the asset or liability, the accounting standard for fair value measurements and disclosures provides the following fair value technique parameters and hierarchy, depending upon availability: Level 1 – Assets or liabilities for which the identical term is traded on an active exchange, such as publicly traded instruments or futures contracts. Level 2 – Assets and liabilities valued based on observable market data for similar instruments. F-8 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Level 3 – Assets or liabilities for which significant valuation assumptions are not readily observable in the market. Such assets or liabilities are valued based on the best available data, some of which may be internally developed. Significant assumptions may include risk premiums that a market participant would consider. Real Estate Assets Real estate assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Amounts capitalized to real estate assets consist of the cost of acquisition or construction, and any tenant improvements or major improvements and betterments that extend the useful life of the related asset. All repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Additionally, Columbia Property Trust capitalizes interest while the development of a real estate asset is in progress. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, $0.3 million and $0.6 million of interest was capitalized, respectively. Columbia Property Trust is required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of its depreciable assets. Columbia Property Trust considers the period of future benefit of the asset to determine the appropriate useful lives. These assessments have a direct impact on net income. The estimated useful lives of its assets by class are as follows: Buildings Building and site improvements Tenant improvements Intangible lease assets 40-45 years 5-25 years Shorter of economic life or lease term Lease term Evaluating the Recoverability of Real Estate Assets Columbia Property Trust continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of its real estate and related intangible assets, of both operating properties and properties under construction, in which Columbia Property Trust has an ownership interest, either directly or through investments in joint ventures, may not be recoverable. When indicators of potential impairment are present that suggest that the carrying amounts of real estate assets and related intangible assets (liabilities) may not be recoverable, Columbia Property Trust assesses the recoverability of these assets by determining whether the respective carrying values will be recovered through the estimated undiscounted future operating cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. In the event that such expected undiscounted future cash flows do not exceed the carrying values, Columbia Property Trust adjusts the carrying value of the real estate assets and related intangible assets to the estimated fair values, pursuant to the property, plant, and equipment accounting standard for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, and recognizes an impairment loss. Estimated fair values are calculated based on the following information, in order of preference, depending upon availability: (Level 1) recently quoted market prices, (Level 2) market prices for comparable properties, or (Level 3) the present value of future cash flows, including estimated residual value. Certain of Columbia Property Trust's assets may be carried at more than an amount that could be realized in a current disposition transaction. Columbia Property Trust has determined that there is no impairment in the carrying values of its real estate assets and related intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. Projections of expected future operating cash flows require that Columbia Property Trust estimates future market rental income amounts subsequent to the expiration of current lease agreements, property operating expenses, the number of months it takes to re-lease the property, and the number of years the property is held for investment, among other factors. The subjectivity of assumptions used in the future cash flow analysis, including discount rates, could result in an incorrect assessment of the property's fair value and could result in the misstatement of the carrying value of Columbia Property Trust's real estate assets and related intangible assets and net income. In the first quarter of 2014, Columbia Property Trust revised its investment strategy for the 160 Park Avenue Building in Florham Park, New Jersey, to sell the property to a user in the near-term. As a result, management reduced its intended holding period for the building and reevaluated the property's carrying value as of March 31, 2014, pursuant to the accounting policy outlined above. Columbia Property Trust concluded that the 160 Park Avenue Building was not recoverable and reduced its carrying value to reflect its fair value, estimated based on recently quoted market prices (Level 2), by recording an impairment loss of approximately $13.6 million in the first quarter of 2014. The sale of the 160 Park Avenue Building closed on June 4, 2014, for $10.2 million, exclusive of transaction costs. In the second quarter of 2014, Columbia Property Trust decided to pursue a near-term sale of the 200 South Orange Building in Orlando, Florida. As a result, management reduced its intended holding period for the building and reevaluated the property's carrying value in the second quarter of 2014. In connection with negotiating the terms of the sale, Columbia Property Trust reduced the carrying value of the 200 South Orange Building to reflect fair value, estimated based on an approximate net contract price of F-9 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements $18.4 million (Level 1), by recording an impairment loss of $1.4 million in the second quarter. The sale of the 200 South Orange Building closed on June 30, 2014, for $18.4 million, net of transaction costs. In the fourth quarter of 2014, Columbia Property Trust identified $500 million to $600 million of properties in its portfolio that fell outside of its targeted investment strategy. In connection with initiating the sales process for these assets, Columbia Property Trust evaluated the recoverability of the carrying values of each of these properties and determined that the carrying value of the Bannockburn Lake III property, a vacant property located in Bannockburn, Illinois, was no longer recoverable due to reducing its expected property holding period to less than one year. As a result, in the fourth quarter of 2014, Columbia Property Trust reduced the carrying value of the Bannockburn Lake III property to $5.0 million, estimated based on current projected discounted future cash flows (Level 3), by recording an impairment loss of $10.1 million. The fair value measurements used in this evaluation of nonfinancial assets are considered to be Level 3 valuations within the fair value hierarchy outlined above, as there are significant unobservable inputs. Examples of inputs that were utilized in the fair value calculations include estimated holding periods, discount rates, market capitalization rates, expected lease rental rates, and potential sales prices. The table below represents the detail of the adjustments recognized for 2014 (in thousands) using Level 3 inputs. Property Bannockburn Lake III Assets Held for Sale Net Book Value Impairment Loss Recognized Fair Value $ 15,148 $ (10,148) $ 5,000 Columbia Property Trust classifies assets as held for sale according to Accounting Standard Codification 360, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets ("ASC 360"). According to ASC 360, assets are considered held for sale when the following criteria are met: • Management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the property. • The property is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such property. • An active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the property have been initiated. • The property is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value. • Actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. • The sale of the property is probable (i.e. typically subject to a binding sale contract with a non-refundable deposit), and transfer of the property is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale, within one year. At such time that a property is determined to be held for sale, its carrying amount is adjusted to the lower of its depreciated book value or its estimated fair value, less costs to sell, and depreciation is no longer recognized; and assets and liabilities are required to be classified as held for sale on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2016, Key Center Tower and Key Center Marriott, and 5 Houston Center, Energy Center I, and 515 Post Oak were subject to binding sale contracts and met the other aforementioned criteria; thus, these properties are classified as held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of that date. The sale of 5 Houston Center, Energy Center I, and 515 Post Oak closed on January 6, 2017, and the sale of Key Center Tower and Key Center Marriott closed on January 31, 2017 (see Note 3, Real Estate Transactions). F-10 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2016, are provided below (in thousands): December 31, 2016 Real estate assets held for sale: Real estate assets, at cost: Land Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of $152,246 Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $28,545 Construction in progress Total real estate assets held for sale, net Other assets held for sale: Tenant receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts Straight-line rent receivable Prepaid expenses and other assets Intangible lease origination costs, less accumulated amortization of $22,949 Deferred lease costs, less accumulated amortization of $11,203 Total other assets held for sale, net Liabilities held for sale: Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures Deferred income Intangible lease liabilities, less accumulated amortization of $1,239 Total liabilities held for sale, net Allocation of Purchase Price of Acquired Assets $ $ $ $ $ $ 30,243 366,126 13,365 2,772 412,506 1,722 20,221 3,184 1,815 18,587 45,529 34,812 4,214 2,737 41,763 Upon the acquisition of real properties, Columbia Property Trust allocates the purchase price of properties to tangible assets, consisting of land, building, site improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, including the value of in-place leases, based in each case on Columbia Property Trust's estimate of their fair values in accordance with ASC 820 (see Fair Value Measurements section above for additional details). The fair values of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land, building, and site improvements) are determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the "as-if-vacant" value is then allocated to land, building, and site improvements based on management's determination of the relative fair value of these assets. Management determines the as-if-vacant fair value of a property using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. Factors considered by management in performing these analyses include an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases, including leasing commissions and other related costs. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance, and other operating expenses during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Intangible Assets and Liabilities Arising from In-Place Leases Where Columbia Property Trust is the Lessor As further described below, in-place leases with Columbia Property Trust as the lessor may have values related to: direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant, opportunity costs associated with lost rentals that are avoided by acquiring an in-place lease, tenant relationships, and effective contractual rental rates that are above or below market rates: • Direct costs associated with obtaining a new tenant, including commissions, tenant improvements, and other direct costs, are estimated based on management's consideration of current market costs to execute a similar lease. Such direct costs are included in intangible lease origination costs in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are amortized to expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases. • The value of opportunity costs associated with lost rentals avoided by acquiring an in-place lease is calculated based on contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases over a market absorption period for a similar lease. Such opportunity costs ("Absorption Period Costs") are included in intangible lease assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are amortized to expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases. F-11 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements • The value of tenant relationships is calculated based on expected renewal of a lease or the likelihood of obtaining a particular tenant for other locations. Values associated with tenant relationships are included in intangible lease assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are amortized to expense over the remaining terms of the respective leases. • The value of effective rental rates of in-place leases that are above or below the market rates of comparable leases is calculated based on the present value (using a discount rate that reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be received pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management's estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases. This calculation includes significantly below- market renewal options for which exercise of the renewal option appears to be reasonably assured. These intangible assets or liabilities are measured over the actual or assumed (in the case of renewal options) remaining lease terms. The capitalized above-market and below-market lease values are recorded as intangible lease assets or liabilities and amortized as an adjustment to rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, Columbia Property Trust had the following gross intangible in-place lease assets and liabilities, excluding amounts held for sale (in thousands): December 31, 2016 Gross Accumulated Amortization December 31, 2015 Net Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Intangible Lease Assets Above-Market In-Place Lease Assets $ $ $ $ 10,589 (9,305) 1,284 50,463 (37,971) 12,492 $ $ $ $ Absorption Period Costs 154,582 (83,254) 71,328 317,841 (194,446) 123,395 $ $ $ $ Intangible Lease Origination Costs Intangible Below-Market In-Place Lease Liabilities 128,857 (74,578) 54,279 258,672 (181,482) 77,190 $ $ $ $ 77,939 (44,564) 33,375 138,663 (81,496) 57,167 During 2016, 2015, and 2014, Columbia Property Trust recognized the following amortization of intangible lease assets and liabilities (in thousands): For the years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Intangible Lease Assets Above-Market In-Place Lease Assets Absorption Period Costs Intangible Lease Origination Costs Intangible Below-Market In-Place Lease Liabilities $ $ $ 2,513 4,412 5,368 $ $ $ 28,718 45,972 36,474 $ $ $ 17,501 28,530 33,037 $ $ $ 12,996 19,345 15,507 F-12 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The remaining net intangible assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2016, excluding amounts held for sale, will be amortized as follows (in thousands): Intangible Lease Assets Above-Market In-Place Lease Assets Absorption Period Costs Intangible Lease Origination Costs Intangible Below-Market In-Place Lease Liabilities For the years ending December 31, 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter $ 439 $ 16,377 $ 10,739 $ 97 97 97 97 457 12,885 11,298 9,368 5,483 15,917 9,563 8,999 7,950 4,008 13,020 Weighted-Average Amortization Period 4 years 5 years 4 years $ 1,284 $ 71,328 $ 54,279 $ 7,492 5,649 4,972 3,836 2,171 9,255 33,375 6 years Intangible Assets and Liabilities Arising from In-Place Leases Where Columbia Property Trust is the Lessee In-place ground leases where Columbia Property Trust is the lessee may have positive or negative value associated with effective contractual rental rates that are above or below market rates at the time of execution or assumption. Such values are calculated based on the present value (using a discount rate that reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place lease and (ii) management's estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place lease at the time of execution or assumption. This calculation includes significantly below-market renewal options for which exercise of the renewal option appears to be reasonably assured. These intangible assets and liabilities are measured over the actual or assumed (in the case of renewal options) remaining lease terms. The capitalized above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as intangible lease liabilities and assets, respectively, and are amortized as an adjustment to property operating cost over the remaining term of the respective leases. Columbia Property Trust had gross below- market lease assets of approximately $140.9 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, net of accumulated amortization of $20.2 million and $17.7 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Columbia Property Trust recognized amortization expense related to these assets of approximately $2.5 million for 2016 and 2015, and $2.1 million for 2014. As of December 31, 2016, the remaining net below-market lease asset will be amortized as follows (in thousands): For the years ending December 31: 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Weighted-Average Amortization Period Cash and Cash Equivalents $ $ 2,549 2,549 2,549 2,549 2,549 107,954 120,699 48 years Columbia Property Trust considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents may include cash and short-term investments. Short-term investments are stated at cost, which approximates fair value as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. As of December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust's cash balance includes proceeds from real estate dispositions, as described in Note 3, Real Estate Transactions, net of amounts used for debt repayments, as described in Note 5, Line of Credit and Notes Payable. F-13 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Tenant Receivables, net Tenant receivables consist of rental and reimbursement billings due from tenants. Tenant receivables are recorded at the original amount earned, less an allowance for any doubtful accounts, which approximates fair value. Management assesses the realizability of tenant receivables on an ongoing basis and provides for allowances as such balances, or portions thereof, become uncollectible. Columbia Property Trust adjusted the allowance for doubtful accounts by recording a provision for doubtful accounts, net of recoveries, in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations of approximately $289,000 and $26,000 for 2016 and 2015, respectively. Straight Line Rent Receivable Straight line rent receivable reflects the amount of cumulative adjustments necessary to present rental income on a straight-line basis. Columbia Property Trust recognizes revenues on a straight-line basis, ratably over the term of each lease; however, leases often provide for payment terms that differ from the revenue recognized. When the amount of cash received is less than the amount of revenue recognized, typically early in the lease, straight line rent receivable is recorded for the difference. The receivable is depleted during periods later in the lease when the amount of cash paid by the tenant is greater than the amount of revenue recognized. Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other assets primarily include earnest money deposits, escrow accounts held by lenders to pay future real estate taxes, insurance and tenant improvements, notes receivable, nontenant receivables, prepaid taxes, insurance and operating costs, unamortized deferred financing costs related to the line of credit (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), certain corporate assets, hotel inventory, and deferred tax assets. Prepaid expenses and other assets will be expensed as incurred. Deferred Financing Costs Deferred financing costs include costs incurred to secure debt from third-party lenders. Deferred financing costs, except for costs related to revolving credit facilities, are presented as a direct reduction to the carrying amount of the related debt for all periods presented. Columbia Property Trust recognized amortization of deferred financing costs for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 of approximately $3.3 million, $4.4 million, and $3.5 million, respectively, which is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Deferred Lease Costs Deferred lease costs include costs incurred to procure leases that are paid to third-parties, and incentives that are provided to tenants under the terms of their leases. These costs are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the lease. Amortization of third-party leasing costs is reflected as amortization expense, and amortization of lease incentives is reflected as an adjustment to rental income. During 2016, 2015, and 2014, Columbia Property Trust recognized amortization expense for deferred lease costs of $9.3 million, $8.9 million, and $8.6 million, respectively. During 2016, 2015, and 2014, Columbia Property Trust recognized adjustments to rental income for amortization of deferred lease costs of $3.9 million, $3.7 million, and $3.6 million, respectively. Upon receiving notification of a tenant's intention to terminate a lease, unamortized deferred lease costs are amortized over the shortened lease period. As of December 31, 2016, deferred lease costs includes $69.0 million in lease incentives for a lease at the 222 East 41st Street Property, which will be amortized to rental income over the approximately 31 year remaining lease term. Investments in Development Authority Bonds and Obligations Under Capital Leases In connection with the acquisition of certain real estate assets, Columbia Property Trust has assumed investments in development authority bonds and corresponding obligations under capital leases of land or buildings. The county development authority issued bonds to developers to finance the initial development of these projects, a portion of which was then leased back to the developer under a capital lease. This structure enabled the developer to receive property tax abatements over the concurrent terms of the development authority bonds and capital leases. The remaining property tax abatement benefits transferred to Columbia Property Trust upon assumption of the bonds and corresponding capital leases at acquisition. The development authority bonds and the obligations under the capital leases are both recorded at their net present values, which Columbia Property Trust believes approximates fair value. The related amounts of interest income and expense are recognized as earned in equal amounts and, accordingly, do not impact net income. F-14 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures primarily includes payables related to property operations and capital projects. As of December 31, 2016, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures includes approximately $69.0 million in lease incentives related to recently commenced lease at the 222 East 41st Street Property. Line of Credit and Notes Payable Certain mortgage notes included in line of credit and notes payable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were assumed upon the acquisition of real properties. When debt is assumed, Columbia Property Trust records the loan at fair value. The fair value adjustment is amortized to interest expense over the term of the loan using the effective interest method. As described in the Deferred Financing Costs section above, line of credit and notes payable are presented on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet net of deferred financing costs related to term loans and notes payable of $3.1 million and $4.5 million as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Bonds Payable In August 2016, Columbia Property Trust issued $350 million of its ten-year unsecured 3.650% senior notes at 99.626% of their face value (the "2026 Bonds Payable"). In March 2015, Columbia Property Trust issued $350.0 million of its ten-year unsecured 4.150% senior notes at 99.859% of their face value (the "2025 Bonds Payable"). The discount on the 2026 Bonds Payable and the 2025 Bonds Payable is amortized to interest expense over the term of the bonds using the effective-interest method. As described in the Deferred Financing Costs section above, bonds payable are presented on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet net of deferred financing costs related to bonds payable of $5.4 million and $3.7 million as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Common Stock Repurchase Program Columbia Property Trust's board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $200 million of its common stock, par value $0.01, through September 4, 2017 (the "Stock Repurchase Program"). Columbia Property Trust expects to acquire shares primarily through open market transactions, subject to market conditions and other factors. As of December 31, 2016, $130.9 million remains available for repurchases under the Stock Repurchase Program. Common stock repurchases are charged against equity as incurred, and the repurchased shares are retired. See Note 8, Equity, for additional details. Preferred Stock Columbia Property Trust is authorized to issue up to 100.0 million shares of one or more classes or series of preferred stock with a par value of $0.01 per share. Columbia Property Trust's board of directors may determine the relative rights, preferences, and privileges of each class or series of preferred stock issued, which may be more beneficial than the rights, preferences, and privileges attributable to Columbia Property Trust's common stock. To date, Columbia Property Trust has not issued any shares of preferred stock. Common Stock The par value of Columbia Property Trust's issued and outstanding shares of common stock is classified as common stock, with the remainder allocated to additional paid-in capital. Distributions To maintain its status as a REIT, Columbia Property Trust is required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), to make distributions to stockholders each taxable year equal to at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, computed without regard to the dividends-paid deduction and by excluding net capital gains attributable to stockholders ("REIT taxable income"). Distributions to the stockholders are determined by the board of directors of Columbia Property Trust and are dependent upon a number of factors relating to Columbia Property Trust, including funds available for payment of distributions, financial condition, the timing of property acquisitions, capital expenditure requirements, and annual distribution requirements in order to maintain Columbia Property Trust's status as a REIT under the Code. Interest Rate Swap Agreements Columbia Property Trust enters into interest rate swap contracts to mitigate its interest rate risk on the related financial instruments. Columbia Property Trust does not enter into derivative or interest rate transactions for speculative purposes; however, certain of F-15 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements its derivatives may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Columbia Property Trust records the fair value of its interest rate swaps either as prepaid expenses and other assets or as accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures. Changes in the fair value of the effective portion of interest rate swaps that are designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as other comprehensive income, while changes in the fair value of the ineffective portion of a hedge, if any, is recognized currently in earnings. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment are recorded as gain (loss) on interest rate swaps. Amounts received or paid under interest rate swap agreements are recorded as interest expense for contracts that qualify for hedge accounting treatment and as loss on interest rate swaps for contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. The following tables provide additional information related to Columbia Property Trust's interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): Instrument Type Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Balance Sheet Classification 2016 2015 Estimated Fair Value as of December 31, Interest rate contracts Accounts payable $ (882) $ (2,436) Columbia Property Trust applied the provisions of ASC 820 in recording its interest rate swaps at fair value. The fair values of the interest rate swaps, classified under Level 2, were determined using a third-party proprietary model that is based on prevailing market data for contracts with matching durations, current and anticipated London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") information, and reasonable estimates about relevant future market conditions. Columbia Property Trust has determined that the fair value, as determined by the third party, is reasonable. Years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Market value adjustment to interest rate swaps designated as hedging instruments and included in other comprehensive income Loss on interest rate swap recognized through earnings $ $ 1,553 $ — $ (1,570) $ (1,110) $ 1,339 (371) In July 2015, Columbia Property Trust paid $1.1 million to settle the interest rate swap on a $450 million term loan, which is reflected in earnings. See Note 5, Line of Credit and Notes Payable, for additional details. During the periods presented, there was no other hedge ineffectiveness required to be recognized into earnings on the interest rate swaps that qualified for hedge accounting treatment. Revenue Recognition All leases on real estate assets held by Columbia Property Trust are classified as operating leases, and the related base rental income is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. Tenant reimbursements are recognized as revenue in the period that the related operating cost is incurred and are billed to tenants pursuant to the terms of the underlying leases. Rental income and tenant reimbursements collected in advance are recorded as deferred income in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Lease termination fees are recorded as other property income and recognized on a straight-line basis from when Columbia Property Trust receives notification of termination through the date the tenant has lost the right to lease the space and Columbia Property Trust has satisfied all obligations under the related lease or lease termination agreement. In conjunction with certain acquisitions, Columbia Property Trust has entered into master lease agreements with various sellers, whereby the sellers are obligated to pay rent pertaining to certain nonrevenue-producing spaces either at the time of, or subsequent to, the property acquisition. These master leases were established at the time of acquisition to mitigate the potential negative effects of lost rental revenues and expense reimbursement income. Columbia Property Trust records payments received under master lease agreements as a reduction of the basis of the underlying property rather than rental income. There were no proceeds received from master leases during 2016, 2015, or 2014. Columbia Property Trust owns the Key Center Marriott, a full-service hotel, through a taxable REIT subsidiary. Revenues derived from the operations of the hotel include, but are not limited to, revenues from rental of rooms, food and beverage sales, telephone usage, and other service revenues. Revenue was recognized when rooms are occupied, when services have been performed, and when products are delivered. The Key Center Marriott was sold on January 31, 2017. F-16 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Income Taxes Columbia Property Trust has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code, and has operated as such beginning with its taxable year ended December 31, 2003. To qualify as a REIT, Columbia Property Trust must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, as defined by the Code, to its stockholders. As a REIT, Columbia Property Trust generally is not subject to income tax on income it distributes to stockholders. Columbia Property Trust's stockholder distributions typically exceed its taxable income due to the inclusion of noncash expenses, such as depreciation, in taxable income. As a result, Columbia Property Trust typically does not incur federal income taxes other than as described in the following paragraph. Columbia Property Trust is, however, subject to certain state and local taxes related to the operations of properties in certain locations, which have been provided for in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Columbia Property Trust TRS, LLC, Columbia KCP TRS, LLC, and Columbia Energy TRS, LLC (collectively, the "TRS Entities") are wholly owned subsidiaries of Columbia Property Trust, are organized as Delaware limited liability companies, and operate, among other things, office properties that Columbia Property Trust does not intend to hold long term and a full-service hotel. Columbia Property Trust has elected to treat the TRS Entities as taxable REIT subsidiaries. Columbia Property Trust may perform certain additional, noncustomary services for tenants of its buildings through the TRS Entities; however, any earnings related to such services are subject to federal and state income taxes. In addition, for Columbia Property Trust to continue to qualify as a REIT, Columbia Property Trust must limit its investments in taxable REIT subsidiaries to 25% of the value of the total assets. The TRS Entities' deferred tax assets and liabilities represent temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities based on the enacted rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. If applicable, Columbia Property Trust records interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Segment Information As of December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust's reportable segments are determined based on the geographic markets in which it has significant investments. Columbia Property Trust considers geographic location when evaluating its portfolio composition, and in assessing the ongoing operations and performance of its properties (see Note 15, Segment Information). Reclassification Certain prior period amounts may be reclassified to conform with the current-period financial statement presentation, including deferred financing costs (as described above) and discontinued operations (see Note 12, Discontinued Operations). Recent Accounting Pronouncements In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business, ("ASU 2017-01"), which provides a more narrow definition of a business to be used in determining the accounting treatment of an acquisition, and, as a result, many acquisitions that previously qualified as business combinations will be treated as asset acquisitions. For asset acquisitions, acquisition costs may be capitalized and purchase price may be allocated on a relative fair value basis. ASU 2017-01 is effective prospectively for Columbia Property Trust on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted. For real estate acquisitions completed subsequent to its adoption, Columbia Property Trust anticipates that ASU 2017-01 will result in simplified purchase price allocations and the capitalization of associated acquisition costs. In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-15, Classification of Cash Receipts and Payments ("ASU 2016-15"), which addresses the statement of cash flow classification requirements for several types of receipts and payments. ASU 2016-15 provides that, among other things, (i) debt prepayments and extinguishment costs should be classified as financing activities, (ii) insurance proceeds should be classified in accordance with the nature of the respective claims, and (iii) distributions from equity method investees should be classified based on the underlying nature of the investee activity according to specific guidelines. Effective December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust adopted ASU 2016-15 prospectively. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 does not result in any material changes to Columbia Property Trust's accounting policies or financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases ("ASU 2016-02"), which amends the existing standards for lease accounting by requiring lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets, and making targeted changes to lessor accounting and reporting. The new standard will require lessees to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months, and classify such leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase of the leased asset by the lessee. This classification will determine whether the lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method (finance leases), or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease (operating leases). Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for F-17 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements operating leases today. The new standard requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance as applies to sales-type leases, direct financing leases, and operating leases. ASU 2016-02 supersedes previous leasing standards. ASU 2016-02 is effective for Columbia Property Trust on January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. Columbia Property Trust is in the process of inventorying its leases to evaluate the related impact on its financial statements and operating results. Columbia Property Trust anticipates using the modified-retrospective approach of implementation at the effective date. In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"), which establishes a comprehensive model to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 applies to all contracts with customers except those that are within the scope of other topics in the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification, including real estate leases. ASU 2014-09 will require companies to perform a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. ASU 2014-09 will be effective retrospectively for Columbia Property Trust beginning on January 1, 2018, and early adoption is permitted beginning January 1, 2017. Columbia Property Trust continues to evaluate the impact that ASU 2014-09 will have on its financial statements and disclosures; however, since Columbia Property Trust primarily derives revenue from real estate leases, which are excluded from ASU 2014-09. Columbia Property Trust is in the process of evaluating the criteria of ASU 2014-09 and determining what impact the new standard will have on revenues generated from activities other than leasing, such as property sales and asset management fees. Columbia Property Trust anticipates applying the cumulative effect method at the effective date. 3. Real Estate Transactions Acquisitions Columbia Property Trust did not acquire any properties during 2016. During 2015 and 2014, Columbia Property Trust acquired the following properties (in thousands). 315 Park Avenue South Building 1881 Campus Commons Building 116 Huntington Avenue Building 229 West 43rd Street Building 221 Main Street Building 650 California Street Building New York, NY Reston, VA Boston, MA New York, NY San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA January 7, 2015 January 7, 2015 January 8, 2015 August 4, 2015 April 22, 2014 September 9, 2014 Location Date Acquired Purchase price: Land Building and improvements Intangible lease assets Intangible below market ground lease assets Intangible lease origination costs Intangible below market lease liability $ 119,633 $ 7,179 $ — $ 207,233 $ 60,509 $ 232,598 16,912 — 4,148 49,273 4,643 — 1,603 108,383 7,907 30,244 2,669 265,952 27,039 — 10,059 161,853 12,776 — 3,475 (7,487) (97) (1,878) — (10,323) 75,384 221,135 19,306 — 4,290 (9,908) 310,207 Total purchase price $ 365,804 $ 62,601 $ 147,325 $ 510,283 $ 228,290 $ Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, provides a discussion of the estimated useful life for each asset class. Portfolio Acquisition - 315 Park Avenue South Building & 1881 Campus Commons Building On January 7, 2015, Columbia Property Trust acquired a portfolio of two assets, which included 315 Park Avenue South, a 327,000- square-foot office building in New York, New York (the "315 Park Avenue South Building"), and 1881 Campus Commons, a 244,000-square-foot office building in Reston, Virginia (the "1881 Campus Commons Building"). This portfolio was acquired for $436.0 million, exclusive of transaction costs and purchase price adjustments, using proceeds from the issuance of the 2025 Bonds Payable, proceeds from the Revolving Credit Facility, and cash on hand. As of the acquisition date, the 315 Park Avenue South Building was 94.9% leased to nine tenants, including Credit Suisse (74%). For the period from January 7, 2015 to December 31, 2015, Columbia Property Trust recognized revenues of $25.1 million and a net loss of $6.6 million from the 315 Park Avenue South Building. The net loss includes acquisition expenses of $1.2 million. As of the acquisition date, the 1881 Campus Commons Building was 78.0% leased to 15 tenants, including SOS International (15%) and Siemens (12%). For the period from January 7, 2015 to December 31, 2015, Columbia Property Trust recognized F-18 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements revenues of $5.8 million and a net loss of $1.3 million from the 1881 Campus Commons Building. The net loss includes acquisition expenses of $0.5 million. Columbia Property Trust sold 1881 Campus Commons on December 10, 2015, as described in the Dispositions section below. 116 Huntington Avenue Building On January 8, 2015, Columbia Property Trust acquired a 271,000-square-foot office building in Boston, Massachusetts (the "116 Huntington Avenue Building"), for $152.0 million, inclusive of capital credits, using proceeds from the issuance of the 2025 Bonds Payable, proceeds from the Revolving Credit Facility, and cash on hand. As of the acquisition date, the 116 Huntington Avenue Building was 78.0% leased to 17 tenants, including American Tower (21%), GE Healthcare (13%), and Brigham and Women's (12%). For the period from January 8, 2015 to December 31, 2015, Columbia Property Trust recognized revenues of $11.3 million and a net loss of $0.7 million from the 116 Huntington Avenue Building. The net loss includes acquisition expenses of $0.3 million. 229 West 43rd Street Building On August 4, 2015, Columbia Property Trust acquired the 481,000-square-foot office portion of the 229 West 43rd Street building, a 16-story, 732,000-square-foot building located in the Times Square sub-market of Manhattan in New York, New York (the "229 West 43rd Street Building"), for $516.0 million, exclusive of transaction costs and purchase price adjustments. This acquisition was funded with a $300 million bridge loan (the "$300 Million Bridge Loan") and borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility, as described in Note 5, Line of Credit and Notes Payable. As of the acquisition date, the 229 West 43rd Street Building was 98.0% leased to nine tenants, including Yahoo! (40%), Snapchat (13%), Collective, Inc. (12%), and MongoDB (10%). For the period from August 4, 2015 to December 31, 2015, Columbia Property Trust recognized revenues of $15.3 million and net income of $2.2 million from the 229 West 43rd Street Building. The net income includes acquisition expenses of $1.7 million. 221 Main Street Building On April 22, 2014, Columbia Property Trust acquired the 221 Main Street Building, a 378,000-square-foot office building in San Francisco, California, for $228.8 million, exclusive of closing costs (the "221 Main Street Building"). The acquisition was funded with a $73.0 million assumed mortgage note, $116.0 million of borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility, and cash on hand. As of the acquisition date, the 221 Main Street Building was 82.8% leased to 40 tenants, including DocuSign, Inc. (16%). Columbia Property Trust recognized revenues of $12.7 million and a net loss of $10.9 million from the 221 Main Street Building acquisition for the period from April 22, 2014 to December 31, 2014. The net loss includes acquisition expenses of $6.1 million. 650 California Street Building On September 9, 2014, Columbia Property Trust acquired the 650 California Street Building, a 477,000-square-foot office building in San Francisco, California, for $310.2 million, exclusive of transaction costs (the "650 California Street Building"). The acquisition was funded with a $130.0 million assumed mortgage note, $118.0 million of borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility, and cash on hand. As of the acquisition date, the 650 California Street Building was 88.1% leased to 18 tenants, including Littler Mendelson (24%), Credit Suisse (13%), and Goodby Silverstein (11%). Columbia Property Trust recognized revenues of $8.0 million and a net loss of $9.7 million from the 650 California Street Building acquisition for the period from September 9, 2014 to December 31, 2014. The net loss includes acquisition expenses of $8.0 million. Pro Forma Financial Information The following unaudited pro forma statements of operations presented for 2015 and 2014, have been prepared for Columbia Property Trust to give effect to the acquisitions of the 315 Park Avenue South Building, the 1881 Campus Commons Building, the 116 Huntington Avenue Building, and the 229 West 43rd Street Building as if the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2014; and the 221 Main Street Building and the 650 California Street Building as if the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2013. Other than the 1881 Campus Commons Building, which was sold in December 2015, these properties were owned for the entirety of 2016. The following unaudited pro forma financial results for Columbia Property Trust have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of future results or of actual results that would have been achieved had these acquisitions been consummated as of January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2013 (in thousands). Revenues Net income (loss) Net income (loss) per share – basic Net income (loss) per share – diluted F-19 2015 2014 582,699 46,363 0.37 0.37 $ $ $ $ 605,494 63,139 0.50 0.50 $ $ $ $ Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Dispositions As a result of adopting Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components on an Entity ("ASU 2014-08"), effective April 1, 2014, for all periods presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, the revenues and expenses associated with the 2016, 2015 and some of the 2014 property sales described below are included in continuing operations, while the revenues and expenses associated with sales executed before April 1, 2014, are classified as discontinued operations. During 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014, Columbia Property Trust closed on the following transactions: Key Center Tower & Key Center Marriott On January 31, 2017, Columbia Property Trust sold the Key Center Tower and the Key Center Marriott in Cleveland, Ohio to the Millennia Companies for $267.5 million, exclusive of purchase price adjustments. At closing, Columbia Property Trust received $254.5 million of gross proceeds and a $13.0 million, 10-year note receivable from the principal of the Millennia Companies. Interest accrues on the note receivable for the first seven years, and becomes due and payable beginning in the 8th year. Columbia Property Trust has applied the installment method to account for this sale and, as a result, deferred $13.0 million of the gain on sale. Houston Properties On January 6, 2017, Columbia Property Trust sold the 5 Houston Center Building, the Houston Energy Center I Building, and the 515 Post Oak Building (collectively, the "Houston Properties"), for $272.0 million, before purchase price adjustments, and recognized a gain of approximately $63.7 million on the sale in the first quarter of 2017. SanTan Corporate Center On December 15, 2016, Columbia Property Trust sold the SanTan Corporate Center in Phoenix, Arizona, for $58.5 million, before purchase price adjustments, and recognized a gain of approximately $9.8 million on the sale in the fourth quarter of 2016. Sterling Commerce Property On November 30, 2016, Columbia Property Trust sold the Sterling Commerce Property in Irving, Texas, for $51.0 million, before purchase price adjustments, and recognized a gain of approximately $12.5 million on the sale in the fourth quarter of 2016. 9127 South Jamaica Street Building On October 12, 2016, Columbia Property Trust sold the 9127 South Jamaica Street Building, one of the four buildings at the South Jamaica Street Property in Denver, Colorado, for $19.5 million, before purchase price adjustments, and recognized a de minimis loss on the sale in the fourth quarter of 2016. 80 Park Plaza Property On September 30, 2016, Columbia Property Trust sold the 80 Park Plaza Property in Newark, New Jersey, for $174.5 million, before purchase price adjustments, and recognized a gain of approximately $21.6 million on the sale in the third quarter of 2016. South Jamaica Street Property On September 22, 2016, Columbia Property Trust sold three of the four buildings at the South Jamaica Street Property in Denver, Colorado, for $122.0 million, before purchase price adjustments, and recognized a gain of approximately $27.2 million on the sale in the third quarter of 2016. 800 North Frederick Property On July 8, 2016, Columbia Property Trust sold the 800 North Frederick Property in suburban Maryland for $48.0 million, before purchase price adjustments, and recognized a gain of approximately $2.1 million on the sale in the third quarter of 2016. F-20 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 100 East Pratt Property On March 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust sold the 100 East Pratt Property in Baltimore, Maryland, for $187.0 million, before purchase price adjustments, and recognized a $0.3 million loss on the sale. The net sale proceeds of $159.4 million were used to repay $119.0 million remaining on the $300 Million Bridge Loan on April 1, 2016. Market Square Buildings - Partial Sale On October 28, 2015, Columbia Property Trust transferred the Market Square Buildings and the related $325.0 million mortgage note to a joint venture (the "Market Square Joint Venture") and sold a 49% interest in the Market Square Joint Venture to Blackstone Property Partners ("Blackstone") for approximately $120.0 million of net proceeds, which were used to repay a portion of the $300 Million Bridge Loan. As a result of this transaction, Columbia Property Trust recognized a gain on real estate assets of $3.1 million and retains a 51% interest in the Market Square Joint Venture. The Market Square Joint Venture owns and operates the Market Square Buildings through a REIT ("Market Square East & West, LLC"). See Note 4, Unconsolidated Joint Venture, for additional information. 11 Property Sale On July 1, 2015, Columbia Property Trust sold 11 properties to an unaffiliated third party for $433.3 million, exclusive of purchase price adjustments and closing costs (the "11 Property Sale"), which resulted in a gain of $20.2 million. The proceeds for 10 of the properties were available on July 1, 2015, and the remaining proceeds were available on August 3, 2015. For the period from January 1, 2015 through July 1, 2015, the aggregate net income, excluding the gain on sale, for the properties included in the 11 Property Sale was $6.5 million; and for the years ended December 31, 2014, the net income for the properties included in the 11 Property Sale was $3.0 million. The 11 Property Sale including the following properties: 170 Park Avenue 180 Park Avenue Robbins Road 550 King Street 1881 Campus Commons Bannockburn Lake III 544 Lakeview Highland Landmark III The Corridors III Acxiom 215 Diehl Road 1580 West Nursery On December 10, 2015, Columbia Property Trust closed on the sale of the 1881 Campus Commons Building in Reston, Virginia, for $65.0 million, exclusive of purchase price adjustments and closing costs, yielding a gain of $0.5 million. The proceeds from the sale of the 1881 Campus Commons Building were used to reduce the outstanding balance of the $300 Million Bridge Loan, as described in Note 5, Line of Credit and Notes Payable. 160 Park Avenue Building On June 4, 2014, Columbia Property Trust closed on the sale of the 160 Park Avenue Building in Florham Park, New Jersey, for $10.2 million, exclusive of transaction costs. Columbia Property Trust recognized an impairment loss of $13.6 million related to this building in the first quarter of 2014, as further described in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. 200 South Orange Building On June 30, 2014, Columbia Property Trust closed on the sale of the 200 South Orange Building in Orlando, Florida, for $18.8 million, exclusive of transaction costs. This transaction resulted in a $1.4 million impairment loss in the second quarter of 2014, as further described in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. 7031 Columbia Gateway Drive Building On July 1, 2014, Columbia Property Trust closed on the sale of the 7031 Columbia Gateway Drive Building in Columbia, Maryland, for $59.5 million, exclusive of transaction costs, yielding a gain on sale of real estate assets of $7.7 million. 9 Technology Drive Building On August 22, 2014, Columbia Property Trust closed on the sale of the 9 Technology Drive Building in Westborough, Massachusetts, for $47.0 million, exclusive of purchase price adjustments and transaction costs, yielding a gain on sale of real estate assets of $11.1 million. F-21 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Lenox Park Property On October 3, 2014, Columbia Property Trust closed on the sale of the Lenox Park Property, containing five buildings, in Atlanta, Georgia, for $290.0 million, exclusive of transaction costs, yielding a gain on sale of real estate assets of $56.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. 4. Unconsolidated Joint Venture Columbia Property Trust owns a majority interest of 51% in the Market Square Joint Venture, and Blackstone owns the remaining 49% interest in the joint venture. The Market Square Joint Venture owns and operates the Market Square Buildings through Market Square East & West, LLC, which operates as a REIT. The Market Square Buildings are two, 13-story office buildings containing 698,000 square feet of office space in Washington, D.C. Columbia Property Trust shares substantive participation rights with Blackstone, including management selection and termination, and the approval of material operating and capital decisions and, as such, uses the equity method of accounting to record its investment. Under the equity method, the investment in the joint venture is recorded at cost and adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. Income or loss and cash distributions are allocated according to the provisions of the joint venture agreement, which are consistent with the ownership percentages for the Market Square Joint Venture. Columbia Property Trust evaluates the recoverability of its investment in unconsolidated joint venture in accordance with accounting standards for equity investments by first reviewing the investment for any indicators of impairment. If indicators are present, Columbia Property Trust estimates the fair value of the investment. If the carrying value of the investment is greater than the estimated fair value, management makes an assessment of whether the impairment is "temporary" or "other-than-temporary." In making this assessment, management considers the following: (1) the length of time and the extent to which fair value has been less than cost, (2) Columbia Property Trust's intent and ability to retain its interest long enough for a recovery in market value. As of December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the interest-only Market Square mortgage note is $325.0 million, bearing interest at 5.07%. The Market Square mortgage note matures on July 1, 2023. On October 28, 2015, Columbia Property Trust entered into a guaranty of a $25.0 million portion of the Market Square mortgage note, the amount of which has been reduced to $16.1 million as of December 31, 2016, as a result of leasing at the Market Square Buildings. The amount of the guaranty will continue to be reduced as space is leased. Condensed balance sheet information for the Market Square Joint Venture is as follows (in thousands): Total assets Total debt Total equity Columbia Property Trust's investment As of December 31, 2016 2015 $ $ $ $ 587,344 324,656 242,802 127,346 $ $ $ $ 573,073 324,603 230,060 118,695 Condensed income statement information for the Market Square Joint Venture is as follows (in thousands): Total Revenues Net loss Columbia Property Trust's share From inception For the Year Ended through December 31, 2015 December 31, 2016 7,962 41,230 $ $ (2,239) (14,825) $ $ (1,142) (7,561) $ $ Columbia Property Trust provides property and asset management services to the Market Square Joint Venture. Under these agreements, Columbia Property Trust oversees the day-to-day operations of the Market Square Joint Venture and the Market Square Buildings, including property management, property accounting, and other property services. Columbia Property Trust receives property management fees equal to 3% of the gross revenue of the Market Square Buildings, payable monthly, and asset management fees of $1.0 million annually, in equal quarterly installments. During 2016 and 2015, Columbia Property Trust earned $2.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively, in fees related to these asset and property management services, which are included in other property income on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The Market Square Joint Venture was formed in October 2015, so similar fees were not earned during 2014 or the first nine months of 2015. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, property F-22 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements management fees of $0.1 million were payable to Columbia Property Trust, and included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. 5. Line of Credit and Notes Payable As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, Columbia Property Trust had the following line of credit and notes payable indebtedness outstanding (excluding bonds payable; see Note 6, Bonds Payable) in thousands: Term Debt or Interest Only Outstanding Balance as of December 31, Maturity 2016 2015 Interest only 7/31/2020 $ 300,000 $ Facility $300 Million Term Loan $150 Million Term Loan 650 California Street Building mortgage note 221 Main Building mortgage note 263 Shuman Boulevard Building mortgage note(3) One Glenlake Building mortgage note Rate as of December 31, 2016 LIBOR + 110 bp (1) LIBOR + 155 bp (2) 3.60% 3.95% 5.55% 5.80% Interest only 7/29/2022 Term debt 7/1/2019 Interest only 5/10/2017 Interest only 7/1/2017 Term debt 12/10/2018 Revolving Credit Facility $300 Million Bridge Loan LIBOR + 100 bp (4) LIBOR + 110 bp (5) Interest only 7/31/2019 Interest only 8/4/2016 SanTan Corporate Center mortgage notes 5.83% Interest only 10/11/2016 150,000 126,287 73,000 49,000 26,315 — — — 300,000 150,000 128,785 73,000 49,000 29,278 247,000 119,000 39,000 Less: Deferred financing costs related to term loans and notes payable Total indebtedness (3,136) (4,492) $ 721,466 $ 1,130,571 (1) The $300 Million Term Loan, as further described below, bears interest, at Columbia Property Trust's option, at LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.90% to 1.75% for LIBOR loans, or an alternate base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.75% for base-rate loans, based on Columbia Property Trust's applicable credit rating. (2) Columbia Property Trust is party to an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $150.0 million, which effectively fixes its interest rate on the $150 Million Term Loan, as further described below, at 3.52% and terminates on July 29, 2022. This interest rate swap agreement qualifies for hedge accounting treatment; therefore, changes in the fair value are recorded as a market value adjustment to interest rate swap in the accompanying consolidated statement of other comprehensive income. (3) In January 2017, the lender put this loan into non-monetary default because the full-building lease with OfficeMax was not renewed, as required by the loan agreement. OfficeMax vacated the property in 2015, and the lease will expire in May 2017. Columbia Property Trust is in process of working to transfer this property to the lender. (4) Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, as described below, bear interest at the option of Columbia Property Trust at LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.875% to 1.55% for LIBOR-based borrowings, or an alternate base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.55% for base-rate borrowings, based on Columbia Property Trust's applicable credit rating. (5) The $300 Million Bridge Loan bore interest, at Columbia Property Trust's option, at either LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.90% to 1.75% for LIBOR loans, or an alternate base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.75% based on Columbia Property Trust's applicable credit rating. Term Loans On July 30, 2015, Columbia Property Trust replaced a $450 million term loan, which had a maturity date of February 3, 2016, with two separate term loans. Columbia Property Trust entered into a $300.0 million unsecured, single-draw term loan (the "$300 Million Term Loan") with a syndicate of banks with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC serving as joint lead arrangers and joint book runners. The $300 Million Term Loan matures on July 31, 2020. Columbia Property Trust also entered into a $150.0 million unsecured, single-draw term loan (the "$150 Million Term Loan") with a syndicate of banks with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, U.S. Bank National Association, and Regions Capital Markets serving as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners. The $150 Million Term Loan matures on July 29, 2022. The $300 Million Term Loan bears interest, at Columbia Property Trust's option, at LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.90% to 1.75% for LIBOR Loans, or an alternate base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.75% for base rate loans, based on Columbia Property Trust's applicable credit rating. The $300 Million Term Loan and the Revolving Credit Facility, as described below, provide for four accordion options for an aggregate amount of up to $400.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The $150 Million Term Loan bears interest, at Columbia Property Trust's option, at LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.40% to 2.35% for LIBOR loans, or a base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.40% to 1.35% for base-rate loans, based on Columbia Property Trust's applicable credit rating. The interest rate on the $150 Million Term Loan has been effectively fixed at 3.52% with an interest rate swap agreement, which was designated as a cash flow hedge. The $150 Million Term Loan provides for four accordion options for an aggregate amount of $300.0 million, subject to certain conditions. F-23 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Revolving Credit Facility On July 30, 2015, Columbia Property Trust amended the Revolving Credit Facility, with a total capacity of $500.0 million with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC serving as joint lead arrangers and joint book runners, to, among other things: (i) change the margins on the interest rate under the facility, as described below; (ii) extend the maturity date from August 2017 to July 2019 with two, six-month extension options; (iii) enable Columbia Property Trust to increase the Revolving Credit Facility and the $300 Million Term Loan, as described above, by an aggregate amount of up to $400.0 million on four occasions; and (iv) revise certain covenants under the facility. The Revolving Credit Facility, as entered into on July 30, 2015, bears interest, at Columbia Property Trust's option, at LIBOR, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.875% to 1.55% for LIBOR-based borrowings, or an alternate base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.55% for base-rate borrowings, based on Columbia Property Trust's applicable credit rating. Previously, the applicable margin was a range from 1.00% to 1.70% for LIBOR-based borrowings or a range from 0.00% to 0.70% for base-rate borrowings. Additionally, the per annum facility fee on the aggregate revolving commitment (used or unused) now ranges from 0.125% to 0.30%, also based on Columbia Property Trust's applicable credit rating. Prior to amendment, the per annum facility fee ranged from 0.15% to 0.35%. $300 Million Bridge Loan On August 4, 2015, Columbia Property Trust entered into a $300.0 million, six-month, unsecured loan with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to finance a portion of the 229 West 43rd Street Building acquisition. At Columbia Property Trust's option, borrowings under the $300 Million Bridge Loan bear interest at either (i) an alternate base rate, plus an applicable margin based on five stated pricing levels ranging from 0.00% to 0.75% or (ii) LIBOR, plus an applicable margin based on five stated pricing levels ranging from 0.90% to 1.75%, in each case based on Columbia Property Trust's credit rating. On December 21, 2015, Columbia Property Trust exercised its option to extend the $300 Million Bridge Loan's maturity date by six months from February 4, 2016 to August 4, 2016. Columbia Property Trust repaid the $119.0 million remaining outstanding balance on the $300 Million Bridge Loan on April 1, 2016, as described below. Debt Covenants The $300 Million Term Loan, the $150 Million Term Loan, and the Revolving Credit Facility (collectively, the "Debt Facilities") contain representations and warranties, financial and other affirmative and negative covenants, events of defaults, and remedies typical for these types of facilities. The financial covenants in the Debt Facilities: (a) limit the ratio of secured debt to total asset value, as defined therein, to 40% or less; (b) require the fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined therein, to be at least 1.50:1.00; (c) limit the ratio of debt to total asset value, as defined therein, to 60% or less; (d) require the ratio of unencumbered adjusted net operating income, as defined therein, to unsecured interest expense, as defined therein, to be at least 1.75:1.00; (e) require the ratio of unencumbered asset value, as defined therein, to total unsecured debt, as defined therein, to be at least 1.66:1.00; and (f) require maintenance of certain minimum tangible net worth balances. As of December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust believes it was in compliance with the restrictive financial covenants on its Debt Facilities and notes payable obligations. Fair Value of Debt The estimated fair value of Columbia Property Trust's consolidated line of credit and notes payable as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, was approximately $728.5 million and $1,140.1 million, respectively. The related carrying value of the line of credit and notes payable as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, was $724.6 million and $1,135.1 million, respectively. Columbia Property Trust estimated the fair value of its line of credit by obtaining estimates for similar facilities from multiple market participants as of the respective reporting dates. Therefore, the fair values determined are considered to be based on observable market data for similar instruments (Level 2). The fair values of all other debt instruments were estimated based on discounted cash flow analyses using the current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements as of the respective reporting dates (Level 3). F-24 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Interest Paid and Capitalized As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, Columbia Property Trust's weighted-average interest rate on its consolidated line of credit and notes payable, was approximately 3.09% and 2.54%, respectively. Columbia Property Trust made interest payments of approximately $27.8 million, $54.0 million, and $56.1 million during 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, of which approximately $0.3 million and $0.6 million was capitalized during 2016 and 2015, respectively, and no interest was capitalized during 2014. Debt Repayments and Maturities During 2015 and 2016 Columbia Property Trust made the following debt repayments: • On October 3, 2016, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the 80 Park Plaza Property were used to repay the $99.0 million remaining outstanding balance on the Revolving Credit Facility. No additional borrowings were made against the Revolving Credit Facility during the remainder of 2016. • On June 30, 2016, Columbia Property Trust used borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility to repay the $39.0 million SanTan Corporate Center mortgage notes, which were scheduled to mature on October 11, 2016, resulting in the write off of approximately $10,000 of related unamortized financing costs, which are included in loss on early extinguishment in the accompanying statements of operations. • On April 1, 2016, Columbia Property Trust repaid the $119.0 million remaining on the $300 Million Bridge Loan, which was used to finance a portion of the 229 West 43rd Street Building acquisition in August of 2015. The $300 Million Bridge Loan was scheduled to mature on August 4, 2016. Columbia Property Trust recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $82,000 related to unamortized deferred financing costs. • On June 1, 2015, Columbia Property Trust repaid the mortgage note for the 333 Market Street Building for $206.5 million and the related interest rate swap agreement expired. The maturity date for the 333 Market Street Building mortgage note was July 1, 2015. • On July 1, 2015, in connection with the 11 Property Sale, Columbia Property Trust repaid the mortgage note for the 215 Diehl Road Building, one of the properties included in the 11 Property Sale, for $21.0 million. As a result, Columbia Property Trust recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $2.1 million, primarily as a result of a prepayment premium. The maturity date for the 215 Diehl Road Building mortgage note was July 1, 2017. • On July 13, 2015, Columbia Property Trust repaid the $105.0 million mortgage note on the 100 East Pratt Street Building at par. The maturity date for the 100 East Pratt Street Building mortgage note was June 11, 2017. The following table summarizes the aggregate maturities of Columbia Property Trust's line of credit and notes payable as of December 31, 2016 (in thousands): 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total 6. Bonds Payable $ $ 127,728 25,859 121,016 300,000 — 150,000 724,603 On August 12, 2016, Columbia Property Trust OP issued $350 of ten-year, unsecured 3.650% senior notes at 99.626% of their face value (the "2026 Bonds Payable"), which are guaranteed by Columbia Property Trust. Columbia Property Trust OP received net proceeds from the 2026 Bonds Payable of $346.4 million, which were used to redeem $250.0 million of seven-year, unsecured 5.875% senior notes due April 2018 (the "2018 Bonds Payable"), including a $17.9 million make-whole payment reflected as an early loss on extinguishment of debt in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The remaining net proceeds were used to repay borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility. The 2026 Bonds Payable require semi-annual interest payments in February and August based on a contractual annual interest rate of 3.650%. In the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, the 2026 Bonds Payable are shown net of the initial issuance discount of approximately $1.3 million, which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2026 Bonds Payable using the effective interest method. The principal amount of the 2026 Bonds Payable is due and payable on the maturity date, August 15, 2026. F-25 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements In March 2015, Columbia Property Trust OP issued $350.0 million of ten-year, unsecured 4.150% senior notes at 99.859% of their face value (the "2025 Bonds Payable"), pursuant to a shelf registration statement, which are guaranteed by Columbia Property Trust. Columbia Property Trust OP received proceeds from the 2025 Bonds Payable, net of fees, of $347.2 million. The 2025 Bonds Payable require semi-annual interest payments in April and October based on a contractual annual interest rate of 4.150%. In the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, the 2025 Bonds Payable are shown net of the initial issuance discount of approximately $0.5 million, which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2025 Bonds Payable using the effective interest method. The principal amount of the 2025 Bonds Payable is due and payable on the maturity date, April 1, 2025. In 2016 and 2015, Columbia Property Trust made interest payments of $28.0 million and $22.7 million, respectively, on the 2025 Bonds Payable and the 2018 Bonds Payable. Interest payments on the 2025 Bonds Payable began in October 2015, and interest payments on the 2026 Bonds Payable will began in February 2017. The restrictive covenants on the 2026 Bonds Payable and the 2025 Bonds Payable, as defined, pursuant to an indenture include: • • • • a limitation on the ratio of debt to total assets, as defined, to 60%; limits to Columbia Property Trust's ability to incur debt if the consolidated income available for debt service to annual debt service charge, as defined, for four previous consecutive fiscal quarters is less than 1.5:1 on a pro forma basis; limits to Columbia Property Trust's ability to incur liens if, on an aggregate basis for Columbia Property Trust, the secured debt amount would exceed 40% of the value of the total assets; and a requirement that the ratio of unencumbered asset value, as defined, to total unsecured debt be at least 150% at all times. As of December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust believes it was in compliance with the restrictive financial covenants on its 2026 Bonds Payable and 2025 Bonds Payable. The estimated fair value of the 2025 Bonds Payable and the 2026 Bonds Payable as of December 31, 2016, was approximately $703.1 million and the fair value of the 2018 Bonds Payable and 2025 Bonds Payable as of December 31, 2015, was $602.3 million. The related carrying value of the bonds payable, net of discounts, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, was $698.3 million and $595.3 million, respectively. The fair value of the bonds payable was estimated based on discounted cash flow analyses using the current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing as of the respective reporting dates (Level 2). The discounted cash flow method of assessing fair value results in a general approximation of value, which may differ from the price that could be achieved in a market transaction. 7. Commitments and Contingencies Commitments Under Existing Lease Agreements Certain lease agreements include provisions that, at the option of the tenant, may obligate Columbia Property Trust to expend capital to expand an existing property or provide other expenditures for the benefit of the tenant. As of December 31, 2016, no tenants have exercised such options that have not been materially satisfied or recorded as a liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Obligations Under Operating Leases Columbia Property Trust owns four properties that are subject to ground leases with expiration dates of December 31, 2058, February 28, 2062, December 14, 2077, and July 31, 2099. Columbia Property Trust incurred $2.6 million in rent expense related to such ground leases in 2016, 2015, and 2014. The lease expiring on December 14, 2077, has been fully prepaid, and the lease expiring on December 31, 2058 relates to a property held for sale. As of December 31, 2016, the required payments under the terms of the remaining two ground leases are as follows (in thousands): 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total $ $ 2,642 2,671 2,671 2,671 2,671 195,116 208,442 F-26 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Obligations Under Capital Leases The Three Glenlake Building is subject to a capital lease of land. This obligation requires payments equal to the amounts of principal and interest receivable from related investments in development authority bonds, which matures in 2021. The required payments under the terms of the leases are as follows as of December 31, 2016 (in thousands): 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Amounts representing interest Total Guaranty of Debt of Unconsolidated Joint Venture $ $ 7,200 7,200 7,200 7,200 127,200 — 156,000 (36,000) 120,000 Upon entering into the Market Square Joint Venture in October 2015, Columbia Property Trust entered into a guaranty of a $25.0 million portion of the Market Square mortgage note, the amount of which is reduced as space is leased. As a result of leasing, the guaranty has been reduced to $16.1 million as of December 31, 2016. Columbia Property Trust believes that the likelihood of making a payment under this guaranty is remote; therefore, no liability has been recorded related to this guaranty as of December 31, 2016. Litigation Columbia Property Trust is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are expected to be covered by liability insurance. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any reasonably possible loss relating to these matters using the latest information available. Columbia Property Trust records a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, Columbia Property Trust accrues the best estimate within the range. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, Columbia Property Trust accrues the minimum amount within the range. If an unfavorable outcome is probable but the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, Columbia Property Trust discloses the nature of the litigation and indicates that an estimate of the loss or range of loss cannot be made. If an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and the estimated loss is material, Columbia Property Trust discloses the nature and estimate of the possible loss of the litigation. Columbia Property Trust does not disclose information with respect to litigation where the possibility of an unfavorable outcome is considered to be remote. Based on current expectations, such matters, both individually and in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the liquidity, results of operations, business, or financial condition of Columbia Property Trust. Columbia Property Trust is not currently involved in any legal proceedings of which management would consider the outcome to be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or financial condition of Columbia Property Trust. 8. Equity Common Stock Repurchase Program Columbia Property Trust's board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $200 million of its common stock, par value $0.01, through September 4, 2017. Columbia Property Trust will continue to evaluate the acquisition of shares primarily through open market transactions, subject to market conditions and other factors. Under the Stock Repurchase Program, during 2016 and 2015, Columbia Property Trust acquired approximately 3.1 million shares at an average price of $22.13, for aggregate purchases of $69.1 million. As of December 31, 2016, $130.9 million remains available for repurchases under the Stock Repurchase Program. Common stock repurchases are charged against equity as incurred, and the repurchased shares are retired. Columbia Property Trust will continue to evaluate the purchase of shares, primarily through open market transactions, which are subject to market conditions and other factors. F-27 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Long-Term Incentive Plan Columbia Property Trust maintains a shareholder-approved, long-term incentive plan that provides for grants of stock to be made to certain employees and independent directors of Columbia Property Trust (the "LTIP"). In July 2013, Columbia Property Trust's shareholders approved the LTIP, and 2,000,000 shares were authorized and reserved for issuance under the LTIP. Columbia Property Trust has made the following share grants to employees in 2016, 2015, and 2014. Grant 2016 Employee Grant 2015 Employee Grant 2014 Employee Grant Grant Date Shares Granted Shares Withheld for Taxes January 21, 2016 January 21, 2015 January 21, 2014 231,015 123,187 143,740 20,842 11,368 12,752 For each of the grants, 25% of the shares vested upon grant, and the remaining shares vest ratably, with the passage of time, on January 31st of the following three years. Employees will receive quarterly dividends related to their entire grant, including the unvested shares, on each dividend payment date. A summary of the activity for the employee stock grants under the LTIP follows: Unvested shares as of January 1, 2014 Granted Vested Forfeited Unvested shares as of December 31, 2014 Granted Vested Forfeited Unvested shares as of December 31, 2015 Granted Vested Forfeited Unvested shares as of December 31, 2016 Shares (in thousands) — 144 (39) (1) 104 123 (74) (2) 151 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 247 (138) (4) $ 256 (2) $ Weighted-Average, Grant-Date Fair Value(1) — $ 24.82 24.82 24.82 24.82 24.40 24.60 24.56 24.59 21.79 23.32 21.90 22.62 (1) Columbia Property Trust determined the weighted-average grant-date fair value using the market closing price on the date of the grant. (2) As of December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust expects approximately 243,200 of the 256,000 unvested shares to ultimately vest, assuming a forfeiture rate of 5%, which was determined based on peer company data, adjusted for the specifics of the LTIP. On January 1, 2017, Columbia Property Trust granted 135,921 shares of common stock to employees under the LTIP. Such awards are time based, and will will vest ratably on the anniversary of the grant over the next four years. Performance-based share awards were also made on January 1, 2017. The payout of these performance-based awards can range from 0% to 150%, depending on total shareholder return relative to the FTSE NAREIT Equity Office Index at the end of a three-year performance period. During the transition period, participants in the three-year performance awards will also receive interim awards with one and two-year performance periods. For the three-year awards, 75% of the shares earned will vest at the conclusion of the performance period, with the remaining 25% vesting one year later. The awards will be expensed over the vesting period, using the estimated fair value for each award. Time-based awards will be expensed using the grant date fair value, or closing price of the award on the grant date. Performance-based awards will be expensed over the vesting period at the estimated fair value of the grant date, as determined by the Monte Carlo valuation method. On January 20, 2017, Columbia Property Trust granted 193,535 shares of common stock to employees, net of 17,938 shares withheld to settle the related tax liability, under the LTIP, of which 25% vested upon grant, and the remaining shares will vest ratably, with the passage of time, on January 31, 2018, 2019, and 2020. F-28 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Beginning in January 2014, Columbia Property Trust pays quarterly installments of the independent directors' annual equity retainers by granting shares to the independent directors, which vest at the time of grant. A summary of these grants, made under the LTIP, follows: Date of Grant Shares Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value 2016 Director Grants: January 4, 2016 April 1, 2016 July 1, 2016 October 3, 2016 2015 Director Grants: January 2, 2015 April 1, 2015 July 1, 2015 October 1, 2015 2014 Director Grants: January 21, 2014 April 1, 2014 July 1, 2014 October 1, 2014 7,439 8,120 8,158 7,727 5,850 4,995 4,144 4,571 3,344 2,968 3,016 4,960 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Stock-Based Compensation Expense Columbia Property Trust incurred stock-based compensation expense related to the following events (in thousands): Amortization of unvested LTIP awards Future employee awards(1) Issuance of shares to independent directors Total stock-based compensation expense 2016 2015 2014 $ $ 2,856 1,006 696 4,558 $ $ 1,699 1,353 496 3,548 $ $ 23.00 21.89 21.52 22.19 25.75 27.16 24.84 23.40 24.82 27.22 25.78 23.89 749 866 360 1,975 (1) These estimated future employee awards relate to service during the period, to be granted in January of the subsequent year, with 25% vesting on the date of grant, and the remaining 75% vesting ratably on January 31st of each of the following three years. These expenses are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. There was $3.2 million and $2.2 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested awards under the LTIP as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. This amount will be amortized over the respective vesting period, ranging from one year to three years at the time of grant. Authorized Shares On July 1, 2014, Columbia Property Trust reduced the number of common shares authorized from 900,000,000 to 225,000,000, which is proportionally equal to the reduction in shares outstanding as a result of a reverse stock split, which occurred in August 2013. Independent Director Stock Option Plan Columbia Property Trust maintains an independent director stock option plan that provides for grants of stock to be made to independent directors of Columbia Property Trust (the "Director Plan"). On April 24, 2008, the Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors suspended the Director Plan in connection with the registration of a public offering of shares of its common stock in certain states, and no awards have been made under the Director Plan since that date. A total of 25,000 shares have been authorized and reserved for issuance under the Director Plan. Under the Director Plan, options to purchase 625 shares of common stock at $48.00 per share were granted upon initially becoming an independent director of Columbia Property Trust. Of these options, 20% are exercisable immediately on the date of grant. An F-29 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements additional 20% of these options become exercisable on each anniversary for four years following the date of grant. Additionally, effective on the date of each annual stockholder meeting, beginning in 2004, each independent director was granted options to purchase 250 additional shares of common stock at the greater of (1) $48.00 per share or (2) the fair market value (as defined in the Director Plan) on the last business day preceding the date of the annual stockholder meeting. These options are 100% exercisable two years after the date of grant. All options granted under the Director Plan expire no later than the tenth anniversary of the date of grant and may expire sooner if the independent director dies, is disabled, or ceases to serve as a director. In the event of a corporate transaction or other recapitalization event, the Conflicts Committee will adjust the number of shares, class of shares, exercise price, or other terms of the Director Plan to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Director Plan or with respect to any option as necessary. No stock option may be exercised if such exercise would jeopardize Columbia Property Trust's status as a REIT under the Code, and no stock option may be granted if the grant, when combined with those issuable upon exercise of outstanding options or warrants granted to Columbia Property Trust's advisor, directors, officers, or any of their affiliates, would exceed 10% of Columbia Property Trust's outstanding shares. No option may be sold, pledged, assigned, or transferred by an independent director in any manner other than by will or the laws of descent or distribution. A summary of stock option activity under the Director Plan during 2016, 2015, and 2014, follows: Outstanding as of December 31, 2013 Granted Expired Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 Granted Expired Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 Granted Expired Outstanding as of December 31, 2016 Number 7,375 — (3,500) 3,875 — (2,000) 1,875 — (500) 1,375 Exercise Price $48 Exercisable 7,375 $48 $48 $48 3,875 1,875 1,375 Columbia Property Trust has evaluated the fair values of options granted under the Director Plan using the Black-Scholes-Merton model and concluded that such values are insignificant as of the end of the period presented. The weighted-average contractual remaining life for options that were exercisable as of December 31, 2016, was approximately 0.5 years. 9. Operating Leases Columbia Property Trust's real estate assets are leased to tenants under operating leases for which the terms vary, including certain provisions to extend the lease agreement, options for early terminations, subject to specified penalties, and other terms and conditions as negotiated. Columbia Property Trust retains substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of the real estate assets leased to tenants. Amounts required as security deposits vary depending upon the terms of the respective leases and the creditworthiness of the tenant; however, such deposits generally are not significant. Therefore, exposure to credit risk exists to the extent that the receivables exceed this amount. Security deposits related to tenant leases are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Based on 2016 annualized lease revenue, as defined, none of Columbia Property Trust's tenants represent more than 8% of Columbia Property Trust's portfolio. Tenants in business services, depository institutions, and legal services each represent 17%, 16%, and 10%, respectively, of Columbia Property Trust's annualized lease revenue. Columbia Property Trust's properties are located in nine states and the District of Columbia. As of December 31, 2016, approximately 26% and 25% of Columbia Property Trust's office properties are located in San Francisco and New York, respectively, based on annualized lease revenue. F-30 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The future minimum rental income from Columbia Property Trust's investment in real estate assets under noncancelable operating leases, excluding lease incentives, as of December 31, 2016, is as follows (in thousands): 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total $ $ 282,330 283,944 270,987 252,723 207,521 1,324,548 2,622,053 As of December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust has recognized lease incentive obligations of $69.0 million, which will be amortized against rental income over the 31-year life of the related lease. 10. Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Outlined below are significant noncash investing and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2015 2016 2014 1,442 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ $ 1,309 267 1,553 15,042 36,727 3,388 $ $ $ $ $ 27,000 7,785 4,765 531,696 325,000 37,987 20,595 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 3,807 2,493 2,004 — — — — — $ 203,000 494 $ (18) $ (1,570) $ $ 19,324 37,354 3,548 $ $ — 396 1,339 17,283 — 1,642 Investment in real estate funded with other assets Other assets assumed upon acquisition Other liabilities assumed upon acquisition Real estate assets transferred to unconsolidated joint venture Mortgage note transferred to unconsolidated joint venture Other assets transferred to unconsolidated joint venture Other liabilities transferred to unconsolidated joint venture Notes payable assumed at acquisition Discount on issuance of bonds payable Amortization of discounts (premiums) on debt Market value adjustment to interest rate swaps that qualify for hedge accounting treatment Accrued capital expenditures and deferred lease costs Accrued dividends payable Common stock issued to employees and directors, and amortized (net of income tax witholdings) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ F-31 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 11. Income Taxes Columbia Property Trust's income tax basis net income during 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands) follows: GAAP basis financial statement net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. Increase (decrease) in net income resulting from: Depreciation and amortization expense for financial reporting purposes in excess of amounts for income tax purposes Rental income accrued for financial reporting purposes in excess of amounts for income tax purposes Net amortization of above-/below-market lease intangibles for financial reporting purposes less than amounts for income tax purposes Gain on interest rate swaps that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment for financial reporting purposes in excess of amounts for income tax purposes Bad debt expense for financial reporting purposes less than amounts for income tax purposes Gains or losses on disposition of real property for financial reporting purposes that are more favorable than amounts for income tax purposes Other expenses for financial reporting purposes in excess of amounts for income tax purposes Income tax basis net income (loss), prior to dividends-paid deduction $ 2016 2015 2014 $ 84,281 $ 44,619 $ 92,635 34,569 81,559 69,832 (26,900) (13,409) (8,437) (9,013) (6,626) (9,394) — (2,633) (4,945) (261) 5 (1) (71,701) (117,857) (47,159) (2,707) 8,268 $ 14,342 — $ 31,991 124,522 As of December 31, 2016, the tax basis carrying value of Columbia Property Trust's total assets was approximately $4.5 billion. For income tax purposes, distributions to common stockholders are characterized as ordinary income, capital gains, or as a return of a stockholder's invested capital. Columbia Property Trust's distributions per common share are summarized as follows: Ordinary income Capital gains Return of capital Total 2016 2015 2014 5.6% —% 94.4% 100% —% —% 100% 100% 83.1% —% 16.9% 100% As of December 31, 2016, returns for the calendar years 2012 through 2016 remain subject to examination by U.S. or various state tax jurisdictions. No provisions for federal income taxes have been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, other than the provisions relating to the TRS Entities, as Columbia Property Trust made distributions in excess of taxable income for the periods presented. Columbia Property Trust is subject to certain state and local taxes related to property operations in certain locations, which have been provided for in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The income taxes recorded by the TRS Entities for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, are as follows: Years ended December 31, 2015 2014 2016 Federal income tax State income tax Total income tax $ $ 255 21 276 $ $ 17 25 42 $ $ 318 35 353 As of December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust had a deferred tax liability of $22,000, and as of December 31, 2015, Columbia Property Trust had a deferred tax asset of $235,000, which are included in prepaid expenses and other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. F-32 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 12. Discontinued Operations As a result of implementing ASU 2014-08 effective April 1, 2014, beginning in the second quarter of 2014, the operating results for properties sold are included in continuing operations. Amounts reclassified to discontinued operations in 2014 reflect post- closing adjustments and true ups related to the sale of 18 properties, which closed on November 5, 2013 (prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-08), for $521.5 million and resulted in a net loss of $0.4 million. The following table shows the revenues and expenses reclassified to discontinued operations (in thousands). Revenues: Rental income Tenant reimbursements Expenses: Property operating costs Asset and property management fees General and administrative Total expenses Operating loss Other income (expense): Interest expense Loss from discontinued operations Loss on disposition of discontinued operations Loss from discontinued operations 13. Earnings Per Share For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 $ $ 4 115 119 (250) 7 755 512 (393) 3 (390) (1,627) (2,017) The basic and diluted earnings-per-share computations, net income, and income from continuing operations have been reduced for the dividends paid on unvested shares related to the LTIP grants, as described in Note 8, Equity. The following table reconciles the numerator for the basic and diluted earnings-per-share computations shown on the consolidated statements of income (in thousands): Net income Distributions paid on unvested shares Net income used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share 2016 2015 2014 $ $ 84,281 (314) 83,967 $ $ 44,619 (185) 44,434 $ $ 92,635 (128) 92,507 The following table reconciles the denominator for the basic and diluted earnings-per-share computations shown on the consolidated statements of income (in thousands): Weighted-average common shares – basic Plus incremental weighted-average shares from time-vested conversions less assumed share repurchases: Previously granted LTIP awards, unvested Future LTIP awards 2016 2015 2014 123,130 124,757 124,860 58 40 33 57 29 29 Weighted-average common shares – diluted 123,228 124,847 124,918 F-33 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 14. Quarterly Results (unaudited) Presented below is a summary of the unaudited quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands, except per-share data): Revenues Net income Net income per share - basic Net income per share - diluted Dividends declared per share 2016 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter $ $ $ $ $ 126,579 6,697 0.05 0.05 0.30 $ 127,930 $ 13,286 (1) 0.11 $ $ 113,266 $ 36,898 (2) 0.30 $ $ 105,768 $ 27,400 (3) 0.22 $ $ $ 0.11 0.30 $ $ 0.30 0.30 $ $ 0.22 0.30 (1) Net income for the second quarter of 2016 includes an early termination payment at 222 East 41st Street of $6.2 million. (2) Net income for the third quarter of 2016 includes gains on sales of real estate assets of $50.4 million related to the sales of real estate assets as described in Note 3, Real Estate Transactions; partially offset by losses on early extinguishment of debt of $18.9 million related to the early repayment of the 2018 Bonds Payable. (3) Net income for the fourth quarter of 2016 includes gains on sales of real estate assets of $22.2 million related to the sales of real estate assets as described in Note 3, Real Estate Transactions. Revenues Net income Net income per share - basic Net income per share - diluted Dividends declared per share 2015 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter $ $ $ $ $ 147,543 5,598 0.04 0.04 0.30 $ $ $ $ $ 148,124 8,709 0.07 0.07 0.30 $ 137,719 $ 20,143 (1) 0.16 $ $ $ 0.16 0.30 $ $ $ $ $ 132,679 10,169 0.08 0.08 0.30 (1) Net income for the third quarter of 2015 includes gains on sales of real estate assets of $20.2 million related to the 11 Property Sale, partially offset by losses on early extinguishment of debt of $2.7 million. F-34 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 15. Segment Information Columbia Property Trust establishes operating segments at the property level, and aggregates individual properties into reportable segments for geographic locations in which Columbia Property Trust has significant investments. Columbia Property Trust considers geographic location when evaluating its portfolio composition, and in assessing the ongoing operations and performance of its properties. As of December 31, 2016, Columbia Property Trust had the following reportable segments: New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Boston, Los Angeles, and all other office markets. The all other office markets reportable segment consists of properties in similar, low-barrier to entry geographic locations, in which Columbia Property Trust does not plan to make further investments. During the periods presented, there have been no material inter-segment transactions. Net operating income ("NOI") is a non-GAAP financial measure, and is not considered a measure of operating results or cash flows from operations under GAAP. NOI is the primary performance measure reviewed by management to assess operating performance of properties, and is calculated by deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. Operating revenues include rental income, tenant reimbursements, hotel income, and other property income; and operating expenses include property and hotel operating costs. The NOI performance metric consists of only revenues and expenses directly related to real estate rental operations. NOI reflects property acquisitions and dispositions, occupancy levels, rental rate increases or decreases, and the recoverability of operating expenses. NOI, as Columbia Property Trust calculates it, may not be directly comparable to similarly titled, but differently calculated, measures for other REITs. When assessing ongoing performance of our reportable segments, management does not evaluate assets or capital expenditures by reportable segment. Additionally, expenses, such as depreciation and amortization and others included in the reconciliation of NOI to GAAP net income, are reviewed by management on a consolidated basis, rather than by reportable segment. The following table presents operating revenues by geographic reportable segment (in thousands): New York San Francisco Atlanta Washington, D.C.(1) Boston Los Angeles All other office markets Total office segments Hotel Corporate Total For the years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 $ 117,235 $ 97,643 $ 109,995 36,742 33,024 11,796 7,443 152,858 469,093 22,958 2,519 494,570 112,696 35,715 62,766 20,895 7,588 207,367 544,670 24,583 872 570,125 Operating revenues included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture Total operating revenues $ (21,027) 473,543 $ (4,060) 566,065 $ 56,539 79,265 53,879 64,144 18,356 7,685 236,509 516,377 23,223 1,197 540,797 — 540,797 (1) Includes operating revenues for our interest in the Market Square buildings for all periods presented. On October 28, 2015, we contributed the Market Square Buildings and related mortgage note to a joint venture, and sold a 49% interest in the joint venture to a third-party. As a result, effective October 28, 2015, we began recording our 51% interest in the Market Square joint venture using the equity method of accounting, and began reflecting our interest in the operating revenues of the Market Square Buildings in loss from unconsolidated joint venture in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. F-35 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements The following table presents net operating income by geographic reportable segment (in thousands): New York San Francisco Atlanta Washington, D.C.(1) Boston Los Angeles All other office markets Total office segments Hotel Corporate Total For the years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 $ 70,038 $ 54,692 $ 80,529 32,939 16,372 5,114 4,523 92,756 302,271 3,988 1,964 308,223 83,826 31,912 36,958 12,519 4,853 129,199 353,959 4,593 19 358,571 NOI included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture Total NOI $ (9,732) 298,491 $ (1,992) 356,579 $ 29,678 61,426 50,182 39,519 14,674 5,211 151,695 352,385 4,299 21 356,705 — 356,705 (1) Includes NOI for our interest in the Market Square buildings for all periods presented. On October 28, 2015, we contributed the Market Square Buildings and related mortgage note to a joint venture, and sold a 49% interest in the joint venture to a third-party. As a result, effective October 28, 2015, we began recording our 51% interest in the Market Square joint venture using the equity method of accounting, and began reflecting our interest in the NOI of the Market Square Buildings in loss from unconsolidated joint venture in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. A reconciliation of GAAP net income to NOI is presented below (in thousands): For the years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Net income Depreciation Amortization General and administrative Real estate acquisition costs Net interest expense Interest income from development authority bonds Interest rate swap valuation adjustment Interest expense associated with interest rate swap Settlement of interest rate swap Loss on early extinguishment of debt Income tax expense Adjustments included in loss from unconsolidated joint venture Gains on sales of real estate assets Amounts in discontinued operations Impairment loss Net operating income $ 84,281 $ 108,543 56,775 33,876 — 67,538 (7,200) — — — 18,997 445 7,561 (72,325) — — 44,619 $ 131,490 87,128 29,683 3,675 85,265 (7,200) (2,634) 2,642 1,102 3,149 378 1,142 (23,860) — — $ 298,491 $ 356,579 $ 92,635 117,766 78,843 31,275 14,142 75,681 (7,200) (4,946) 5,317 — 23 662 — (75,275) 2,652 25,130 356,705 16. Financial Information for Parent Guarantor, Other Guarantor Subsidiaries, and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries The 2026 Bonds Payable and the 2025 Bonds Payable (see Note 6, Bonds Payable) were issued by Columbia Property Trust OP, and are guaranteed by Columbia Property Trust. In accordance with SEC Rule 3-10(c), Columbia Property Trust includes herein condensed consolidating financial information in lieu of separate financial statements of the subsidiary issuer (Columbia Property Trust OP), as defined in the bond indentures, because all of the following criteria are met: F-36 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements (1) the subsidiary issuer (Columbia Property Trust OP) is 100% owned by the parent company guarantor (Columbia Property Trust); (2) the guarantees are full and unconditional; and (3) no other subsidiary of the parent company guarantor (Columbia Property Trust) guarantees the 2025 Bonds Payable or the 2018 Bonds Payable. Columbia Property Trust uses the equity method with respect to its investment in subsidiaries included in its condensed consolidating financial statements. Set forth below are Columbia Property Trust's condensed consolidating balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands), as well as its condensed consolidating statements of operations and its condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income for 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands); and its condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands). F-37 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (in thousands) As of December 31, 2016 Columbia Property Trust (Parent) Columbia Property Trust OP (the Issuer) Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Columbia Property Trust (Consolidated) Assets: Real estate assets, at cost: Land $ — $ — $ 751,351 $ — $ 751,351 2,121,150 193,311 36,188 412,506 3,514,506 127,346 216,085 — 7,163 64,811 24,275 54,279 125,799 120,000 45,529 721,466 692,972 131,028 36,727 — 19,694 33,375 120,000 41,763 1,797,025 2,502,768 4,299,793 Buildings and improvements, net Intangible lease assets, net Construction in progress Real estate assets held for sale, net Total real estate assets Investment in unconsolidated joint venture Cash and cash equivalents Investment in subsidiaries Tenant receivables, net of allowance Straight-line rent receivable — — — — — — 174,420 2,047,922 — — 219 — — 34,956 35,175 127,346 16,509 1,782,752 — — Prepaid expenses and other assets 317,153 262,216 Intangible lease origination costs, net Deferred lease costs, net Investment in development authority bonds Other assets held for sale, net Total assets Liabilities: Line of credit and notes payable, net Bonds payable, net Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures $ $ Dividends payable Due to affiliates Deferred income Intangible lease liabilities, net Obligations under capital leases Liabilities held for sale, net $ $ — — — — — — — 3,767 2,539,495 $ 2,227,765 — $ — — 36,727 — — — — — 447,643 692,972 10,395 — 58 — — — 2,651 2,120,931 193,311 36,188 377,550 3,479,331 — 25,156 — 7,163 64,811 15,593 54,279 125,799 120,000 41,814 3,933,946 704,585 — 120,633 — 1,534 19,694 33,375 120,000 177,497 $ $ Total liabilities 36,727 1,153,719 1,177,318 — — — — — — — (3,830,674) — — (570,687) — — — (52) (430,762) $ — — — (1,592) — — — (138,385) (570,739) Equity: Total equity 2,502,768 1,074,046 2,756,628 (3,830,674) Total liabilities and equity $ 2,539,495 $ 2,227,765 $ 3,933,946 $ (4,401,413) $ F-38 (4,401,413) $ 4,299,793 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (in thousands) As of December 31, 2015 Columbia Property Trust (Parent) Columbia Property Trust OP (the Issuer) Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Columbia Property Trust (Consolidated) Assets: Real estate assets, at cost: Land $ — $ 6,241 $ 890,226 $ — $ $ $ (4,808,060) $ 4,678,118 (570,605) $ 1,130,571 896,467 2,897,431 259,136 31,847 4,084,881 118,695 32,645 — 11,670 109,062 35,848 77,190 88,127 120,000 595,259 98,759 37,354 — 24,814 57,167 120,000 2,063,924 2,614,194 4,678,118 Building and improvements, net Intangible lease assets, net Construction in progress Total real estate assets Investment in unconsolidated joint venture Cash and cash equivalents Investment in subsidiaries Tenant receivables, net of allowance Straight-line rent receivable 28,913 2,868,518 — 917 259,136 30,930 36,071 4,048,810 — — — — — 989 118,695 14,969 2,333,408 1,901,581 — — 52 1,311 Prepaid expenses and other assets 317,151 265,615 Intangible lease origination costs, net Deferred lease costs, net Investment in development authority bonds Total assets Liabilities: Lines of credit and notes payable, net Bonds payable, net Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures Dividends payable Due to affiliates Deferred income Intangible lease liabilities, net Obligations under capital leases — — — — 2,055 — 2,651,548 $ 2,340,349 — $ — — 812,836 595,259 13,313 $ $ $ $ 37,354 — — — — — 21 200 — — Total liabilities 37,354 1,421,629 Equity: — — — — — — (4,234,989) — — (573,071) — — — — — — (2,466) — — — (573,071) — 16,687 — 11,618 107,751 26,153 77,190 86,072 120,000 4,494,281 888,340 — 85,446 — 2,445 24,614 57,167 120,000 1,178,012 Total equity 2,614,194 918,720 3,316,269 (4,234,989) Total liabilities and equity $ 2,651,548 $ 2,340,349 $ 4,494,281 $ (4,808,060) $ F-39 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Consolidating Statements of Operations (in thousands) Revenues: Rental income Tenant reimbursements Hotel income Other property income Expenses: Property operating costs Hotel operating costs Asset and property management fees: Related-party Other Depreciation Amortization General and administrative Real estate operating income (loss) Other income (expense): Interest expense Interest and other income Loss on early extinguishment of debt Income (loss) before income tax expense and unconsolidated joint venture Income tax expense Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities Income before gains on sales of real estate assets Gains on sales of real estate assets For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Columbia Property Trust (Parent) Columbia Property Trust OP (the Issuer) Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Columbia Property Trust (Consolidated) $ — $ 3,622 $ 362,947 $ (383) $ 366,186 — — 980 980 — — — — — — 154 154 826 — 14,268 — 14,268 15,094 — 1,963 — — 5,585 3,209 — 154 — 2,760 364 8,566 15,053 (9,468) (46,797) 15,272 (18,987) (50,512) (59,980) (20) 67,807 22,661 14,352 467,767 152,142 18,686 — 1,415 105,783 56,411 25,408 359,845 107,922 (50,302) 7,238 (10) (43,074) 64,848 (425) — — (406) (789) (383) — (154) — — — (252) (789) — 29,490 (29,490) — — — — 69,187 113,105 — (189,853) 84,281 — 53,105 — 64,423 72,325 (189,853) — 69,770 22,661 14,926 473,543 154,968 18,686 — 1,415 108,543 56,775 33,876 374,263 99,280 (67,609) 7,288 (18,997) (79,318) 19,962 (445) (7,561) 11,956 72,325 84,281 Net income $ 84,281 $ 53,105 $ 136,748 $ (189,853) $ F-40 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Consolidating Statements of Operations (in thousands) Revenues: Rental income Tenant reimbursements Hotel income Other property income Expenses: Property operating costs Hotel operating costs Asset and property management fees: Related-party Other Depreciation Amortization General and administrative Acquisition expenses Real estate operating income (loss) Other income (expense): Interest expense Interest and other income Loss on interest rate swaps Loss on early extinguishment of debt Income (loss) before income tax expense and unconsolidated entities Income tax expense Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities Income before gains (loss) on sales of real estate assets Gains (loss) on sale of real estate assets For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Columbia Property Trust (Parent) Columbia Property Trust OP (the Issuer) Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Columbia Property Trust (Consolidated) $ — $ 2,662 $ 433,763 $ (377) $ 436,048 — — 171 171 — — — — — — 152 — 152 19 — 14,141 — — 14,141 14,160 — 30,459 44,619 — 1,316 — — 3,978 3,065 — 100 — 2,571 237 8,754 11 14,738 (10,760) (44,919) 12,565 (1,101) (1,050) (34,505) (45,265) (25) 59,165 13,875 (19) 98,339 24,309 6,215 562,626 185,390 19,615 — 1,816 128,919 86,891 21,010 3,664 447,305 115,321 (67,076) 7,247 (9) (2,099) (61,937) 53,384 (353) — — (333) (710) (377) — (100) — — — (233) — (710) — 26,699 (26,699) — — — — — — (90,766) 53,031 23,879 (90,766) — 99,655 24,309 6,053 566,065 188,078 19,615 — 1,816 131,490 87,128 29,683 3,675 461,485 104,580 (85,296) 7,254 (1,110) (3,149) (82,301) 22,279 (378) (1,142) 20,759 23,860 44,619 Net income $ 44,619 $ 13,856 $ 76,910 $ (90,766) $ F-41 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Consolidating Statements of Operations (in thousands) Revenues: Rental income Tenant reimbursements Hotel income Other property income Expenses: Property operating costs Hotel operating costs Asset and property management fees: Related-party Other Depreciation Amortization Impairment loss on real estate assets General and administrative Acquisition fees Real estate operating income (loss) Other income (expense): Interest expense Interest and other income Loss on interest rate swaps Loss on early extinguishment of debt Income from equity investment Income before income tax expense and gains on sales of real estate assets Income tax expense Income before gains on sales of real estate assets Gains on sales of real estate assets Discontinued operations: Operating loss from discontinued operations Loss on disposition of discontinued operations Loss from discontinued operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Columbia Property Trust (Parent) Columbia Property Trust OP (the Issuer) Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Columbia Property Trust (Consolidated) $ — $ 1,150 $ 413,752 $ (361) $ 414,541 — — — — — — — — — — — 149 — 149 (149) — 7,969 — — 84,815 92,784 92,635 — 92,635 — 92,635 — — — 222 — — 1,372 2,716 — 17 — 1,795 121 — 9,701 — 14,350 (12,978) (30,271) 10,724 — — 113,976 94,429 81,451 (4) 81,447 — 81,447 — — — 95,153 22,885 8,220 540,010 161,367 18,792 — 2,258 115,971 78,722 25,130 21,632 14,142 438,014 101,996 (64,105) 7,247 (371) (23) — (57,252) 44,744 (658) 44,086 75,275 119,361 (390) (1,627) (2,017) — — (224) (585) (361) — (17) — — — — (207) — (585) — 18,665 (18,665) — — (198,791) (198,791) (198,791) — (198,791) — (198,791) — — — 95,375 22,885 7,996 540,797 163,722 18,792 — 2,258 117,766 78,843 25,130 31,275 14,142 451,928 88,869 (75,711) 7,275 (371) (23) — (68,830) 20,039 (662) 19,377 75,275 94,652 (390) (1,627) (2,017) 92,635 Net income $ 92,635 $ 81,447 $ 117,344 $ (198,791) $ F-42 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (in thousands) For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Columbia Property Trust (Parent) Columbia Property Trust OP (the Issuer) Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Columbia Property Trust (Consolidated) Net income Market value adjustment to interest rate swap Comprehensive income $ $ 84,281 $ 53,105 $ 136,748 $ (189,853) $ 84,281 1,553 1,553 — (1,553) 85,834 $ 54,658 $ 136,748 $ (191,406) $ 1,553 85,834 For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Columbia Property Trust (Parent) Columbia Property Trust OP (the Issuer) Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Columbia Property Trust (Consolidated) Net income Market value adjustment to interest rate swap Settlement of interest rate swap Comprehensive income $ $ 44,619 $ 13,856 $ 76,910 $ (90,766) $ 44,619 (1,570) 1,102 (1,570) 1,102 — — 1,570 (1,102) 44,151 $ 13,388 $ 76,910 $ (90,298) $ (1,570) 1,102 44,151 For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Columbia Property Trust (Parent) Columbia Property Trust OP (the Issuer) Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Columbia Property Trust (Consolidated) Net income Market value adjustment to interest rate swap Comprehensive income $ $ 92,635 $ 81,447 $ 117,344 $ (198,791) $ 92,635 1,339 1,339 — (1,339) 93,974 $ 82,786 $ 117,344 $ (200,130) $ 1,339 93,974 F-43 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 Columbia Property Trust (Parent) Columbia Property Trust OP (the Issuer) Non- Guarantors Columbia Property Trust (Consolidated) Cash flows from operating activities $ 875 $ (49,902) $ 242,118 $ 193,091 Cash flows from investing activities: Net proceeds from sale of real estate 603,732 Investment in real estate and related assets Investment in unconsolidated joint venture Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Borrowings, net of fees Repayments Debt prepayment and interest rate settlement costs paid Redemptions of common stock Distributions Intercompany transfers, net Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period — — 603,732 781,416 (1,090,000) (17,921) (53,986) (148,474) 97,789 (431,176) 173,431 989 — (2,157) (16,212) (18,369) (839) — — — — 70,650 69,811 1,540 14,969 10,000 (69,750) — 613,732 (71,907) (16,212) (59,750) 525,613 — (5,460) — — — (168,439) 780,577 (1,095,460) (17,921) (53,986) (148,474) — (173,899) (535,264) 8,469 16,687 183,440 32,645 $ 174,420 $ 16,509 $ 25,156 $ 216,085 F-44 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Columbia Property Trust (Parent) Columbia Property Trust OP (the Issuer) Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Columbia Property Trust (Consolidated) Cash flows from operating activities $ 26 $ (50,601) $ 273,655 $ — $ 223,080 Cash flows from investing activities: Net proceeds from sale of real estate 72,353 524,381 — Investment in real estate and related assets Investment in unconsolidated joint venture Investments in subsidiaries Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Borrowings, net of fees Repayments Prepayments to settle debt and interest rate swap Redemptions of common stock Distributions Intercompany transfers Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period (57,198) (1,007,511) (103,224) — (1,065,695) (5,500) — — — — — — 1,065,695 596,734 (1,167,933) (5,500) — (1,050,540) (488,630) (103,224) 1,065,695 (576,699) — — — (17,057) (112,570) 1,061,642 2,223,778 (1,518,000) — (336,512) (1,102) (2,063) — — — — — — — — — (160,980) 165,033 (1,065,695) 2,223,778 (1,854,512) (3,165) (17,057) (112,570) — 932,015 543,696 (173,542) (1,065,695) 236,474 (118,499) 4,465 119,488 10,504 (3,111) 19,798 — — (117,145) 149,790 $ 989 $ 14,969 $ 16,687 $ — $ 32,645 F-45 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Columbia Property Trust (Parent) Columbia Property Trust OP (the Issuer) Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Columbia Property Trust (Consolidated) Cash flows from operating activities $ (122) $ (38,618) $ 275,646 $ — $ 236,906 Cash flows from investing activities: Net proceeds from sale of real estate — 418,207 — Investments in real estate and related assets Investments in subsidiaries Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Borrowings, net of fees Repayments Distributions Intercompany transfers Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 17. Subsequent Events (5,000) 67,403 62,403 — — (149,962) 153,847 3,885 66,166 53,322 (366,380) — (70,615) — — — (67,403) 418,207 (441,995) — 51,827 (70,615) (67,403) (23,788) 282,807 (283,000) — (1,289) (11,739) — (23,220) (198,030) (23,413) (211,058) (10,204) (6,027) 20,708 25,825 — — — 67,403 67,403 — — 281,518 (294,739) (149,962) — (163,183) 49,935 99,855 $ 119,488 $ 10,504 $ 19,798 $ — $ 149,790 Columbia Property Trust has evaluated subsequent events in connection with the preparation of its consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report on Form 10-K and noted the following items in addition to those disclosed elsewhere in this report: Property Dispositions As further described in Note 3, Real Estate Transactions, Columbia Property Trust closed on the sale of the Houston Properties on January 6, 2017, and closed on the sale of the Key Center Tower and the Key Center Marriott on January 31, 2017. Dividends On January 5, 2017, Columbia Property Trust paid an aggregate amount of $36.7 million in dividends for the fourth quarter of 2016 to shareholders of record on December 1, 2016. On February 8, 2017, the board of directors declared dividends for the first quarter of 2017 in the amount of $0.20 per share, payable on March 15, 2017, to stockholders of record on March 1, 2017. 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Schedule III – Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (in thousands) Real Estate: Balance at beginning of year Additions to/improvements of real estate Sale/transfer of real estate Impairment of real estate Write-offs of building and tenant improvements Write-offs of intangible assets(2) Write-offs of fully depreciated assets Balance at end of year Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization: Balance at beginning of year Depreciation and amortization expense Sale/transfer of real estate Write-offs of tenant improvements Write-offs of intangible assets(2) Write-offs of fully depreciated assets Balance at end of year For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 $ 4,948,605 $ 5,050,482 $ 41,848 (673,164) — (5,559) (30,435) (37,764) 4,243,531 863,724 140,823 (203,248) (4,336) (30,174) (37,764) 729,025 $ $ $ 1,162,068 (1,188,083) (1) — (1,552) (12,614) (61,696) 4,948,605 973,920 183,492 (221,481) (1) (948) (9,563) (61,696) 863,724 $ $ $ $ $ $ 4,875,866 610,510 (399,499) (25,130) (1,230) (5,251) (4,784) 5,050,482 903,472 161,133 (80,607) (690) (4,604) (4,784) 973,920 (1) Includes the transfer of 100% of the Market Square Buildings to an unconsolidated joint venture, in which Columbia Property Trust currently owns a 51% interest. (2) Consists of write-offs of intangible lease assets related to lease restructurings, amendments, and terminations. S-2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Exhibit 23.1 We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-198764 on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 9, 2017, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”), and the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2016. /S/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Atlanta, Georgia February 9, 2017 EXHIBIT 31.1 PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350) I, E. Nelson Mills, certify that: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2016; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: a. b. c. d. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. b. Dated: February 9, 2017 By: /s/ E. Nelson Mills E. Nelson Mills Principal Executive Officer EXHIBIT 31.2 PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350) I, James A. Fleming, certify that: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2016; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: a. b. c. d. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. b. Dated: February 9, 2017 By: /s/ James A. Fleming James A. Fleming Principal Financial Officer EXHIBIT 32.1 CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350) In connection with the Annual Report of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. (the “Registrant”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), the undersigned, E. Nelson Mills, Principal Executive Officer of the Registrant, and James A. Fleming, Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant, hereby certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350) that, to the best of our knowledge and belief: (1) (2) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant. /s/ E. NELSON MILLS E. Nelson Mills Principal Executive Officer February 9, 2017 /s/ JAMES A. FLEMING James A. Fleming Principal Financial Officer February 9, 2017 [This page intentionally left blank] [This page intentionally left blank] [This page intentionally left blank] BOARD OF DIRECTORS E. Nelson Mills President and Chief (cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:4)(cid:10)(cid:11)(cid:12)(cid:5)(cid:4)(cid:13)(cid:10) John L. Dixon Chairman of the Board; Former President and Director, (cid:14)(cid:15)(cid:5)(cid:8)(cid:16)(cid:5)(cid:10)(cid:17)(cid:4)(cid:18)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:7)(cid:10)(cid:19)(cid:13)(cid:20)(cid:6)(cid:21)(cid:22)(cid:10)(cid:23)(cid:23)(cid:24) Carmen M. Bowser Former Managing Vice President, (cid:24)(cid:15)(cid:21)(cid:8)(cid:7)(cid:15)(cid:18)(cid:10)(cid:11)(cid:25)(cid:4)(cid:10)(cid:26)(cid:15)(cid:25)(cid:27)(cid:22)(cid:10)(cid:28)(cid:4)(cid:29)(cid:10)(cid:30)(cid:20)(cid:13)(cid:27) David B. Henry Chairman and Co-Founder, (cid:14)(cid:4)(cid:15)(cid:5)(cid:4)(cid:15)((cid:18)(cid:4)(cid:10)(cid:17)(cid:7)(cid:13)(cid:4)(cid:4)(cid:7)(cid:10)(cid:24)(cid:15)(cid:21)(cid:8)(cid:7)(cid:15)(cid:18)) &(cid:20)(cid:13)*(cid:4)(cid:13)(cid:10)(cid:24)+(cid:8)(cid:4).(cid:10)(cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:4)(cid:10)(cid:11)(cid:12)(cid:5)(cid:4)(cid:13)(cid:22)(cid:10) /(cid:8)*(cid:5)(cid:20)(cid:10)(cid:31)(cid:4)(cid:15)(cid:18)(cid:7)!(cid:10)(cid:24)(cid:20)(cid:13)(cid:21)(cid:20)(cid:13)(cid:15)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:20)(cid:25) Murray J. McCabe Managing Partner, (cid:26)(cid:18)(cid:6)*(cid:10)(cid:24)(cid:15)(cid:21)(cid:8)(cid:7)(cid:15)(cid:18)(cid:10)(cid:14)(cid:15)(cid:13)(cid:7)(cid:25)(cid:4)(cid:13)#(cid:22)(cid:10)(cid:23)’(cid:14)’ Michael S. Robb Former Executive Vice (cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:4)#(cid:8)%(cid:4)(cid:25)(cid:7)(cid:22)(cid:10)(cid:31)(cid:4)(cid:15)(cid:18)(cid:10)(cid:2)#(cid:7)(cid:15)(cid:7)(cid:4)(cid:10)0(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:8)#(cid:8)(cid:20)(cid:25)(cid:22) (cid:14)(cid:15)(cid:5)(cid:8)(cid:16)(cid:5)(cid:10)(cid:23)(cid:8).(cid:4)(cid:10)1(cid:25)#(cid:6)(cid:13)(cid:15)(cid:25)(cid:5)(cid:4)(cid:10)(cid:24)(cid:20)*(cid:21)(cid:15)(cid:25)! Charles R. Brown Chairman, (cid:24)(cid:31)(cid:26)(cid:10)(cid:31)(cid:4)(cid:15)(cid:18)(cid:7)!(cid:10)"##(cid:20)(cid:5)(cid:8)(cid:15)(cid:7)(cid:4)# George W. Sands &(cid:20)(cid:13)*(cid:4)(cid:13)(cid:10)(cid:14)(cid:15)(cid:13)(cid:7)(cid:25)(cid:4)(cid:13)(cid:22)(cid:10)/(cid:14)$(cid:19)(cid:10)(cid:23)(cid:23)(cid:14) SENIOR MANAGEMENT E. Nelson Mills President and Chief (cid:2)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)(cid:4)(cid:10)(cid:11)(cid:12)(cid:5)(cid:4)(cid:13) James A. Fleming Executive Vice President (cid:15)(cid:25)%(cid:10)(cid:24)+(cid:8)(cid:4).(cid:10)&(cid:8)(cid:25)(cid:15)(cid:25)(cid:5)(cid:8)(cid:15)(cid:18)(cid:10)(cid:11)(cid:12)(cid:5)(cid:4)(cid:13) David S. Dowdney (cid:17)(cid:4)(cid:25)(cid:8)(cid:20)(cid:13)(cid:10)R(cid:8)(cid:5)(cid:4)(cid:10)(cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:4)#(cid:8)%(cid:4)(cid:25)(cid:7)(cid:22)(cid:10) Western Region Wendy W. Gill (cid:17)(cid:4)(cid:25)(cid:8)(cid:20)(cid:13)(cid:10)R(cid:8)(cid:5)(cid:4)(cid:10)(cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:4)#(cid:8)%(cid:4)(cid:25)(cid:7)(cid:22)(cid:10) (cid:24)(cid:20)(cid:13)(cid:21)(cid:20)(cid:13)(cid:15)(cid:7)(cid:4)(cid:10)(cid:11)(cid:21)(cid:4)(cid:13)(cid:15)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:20)(cid:25)#(cid:10)(cid:15)(cid:25)% (cid:24)+(cid:8)(cid:4).(cid:10)"(cid:5)(cid:5)(cid:20)(cid:6)(cid:25)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:25)=(cid:10)(cid:11)(cid:12)(cid:5)(cid:4)(cid:13) Kevin A. Hoover (cid:17)(cid:4)(cid:25)(cid:8)(cid:20)(cid:13)(cid:10)R(cid:8)(cid:5)(cid:4)(cid:10)(cid:14)(cid:13)(cid:4)#(cid:8)%(cid:4)(cid:25)(cid:7)(cid:22)(cid:10) (cid:14)(cid:20)(cid:13)(cid:7).(cid:20)(cid:18)(cid:8)(cid:20)(cid:10)$(cid:15)(cid:25)(cid:15)=(cid:4)*(cid:4)(cid:25)(cid:7) Richard W. Carpenter Chairman of the Board, $(cid:8)%(cid:24)(cid:20)(cid:6)(cid:25)(cid:7)(cid:13)!(cid:10)&(cid:8)(cid:25)(cid:15)(cid:25)(cid:5)(cid:8)(cid:15)(cid:18)(cid:10)(cid:24)(cid:20)(cid:13)(cid:21)’ Thomas G. Wattles Former Executive Chairman, 0(cid:24)2(cid:10)1(cid:25)%(cid:6)#(cid:7)(cid:13)(cid:8)(cid:15)(cid:18)(cid:10)2(cid:13)(cid:6)#(cid:7)(cid:22)(cid:10)1(cid:25)(cid:5)’ Adam I. 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