Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



     
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 _______________________________________________ 
FORM 10-K
 _______________________________________________
(mark one)  
xAnnual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20122013 
OR
oTransition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 for the transition period from ______ to ______ 
Commission file number 000-51262
COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 20-0068852
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (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 Name of exchange on which registered
NONECommon Stock NONENew York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
Common StockNone
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes  o No  x
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  o No  x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes  x No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes  x No  o
Indicate by check mark 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. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer x Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes  o No  x
Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates: _________________
While_________ Since there iswas no established trading market for the registrant's shares ofvoting and non-voting common stock on November 8, 2012, the registrant announced an estimated per-share value of its common stock equal to $7.33 per share, calculated as of September 30, 2012. The registrant is currently offering shares of its common stock to existing stockholders pursuant to its distribution reinvestment plan at a purchase price of $7.00, which is 95.5% of the estimated per-share value. For a full description of the methodologies used to value the registrant's assets and liabilities in connection with the calculation of the estimated per-share value, see Part II, Item 5, "Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities - Market Information." The number of shares held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2012 was approximately 547,081,420.2013, there is no market value for the shares of such stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of such date.
Number of shares outstanding of the registrant's
only class of common stock, as of January 31, 20132014: 545,627,061124,856,642 shares
Registrant incorporates by reference portions of the Columbia Property Trust, Inc. Definitive Proxy Statement for the 20132014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of Part III) to be filed on or about April 30, 2013.2014.
     


Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



FORM 10-K
COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
  Page No.
   
Item 1.
   
Item 1A.
   
Item 1B.
   
Item 2.
   
Item 3.
   
Item 4.
   
   
Item 5.
   
Item 6.
   
Item 7.
 
Item 7A.
   
Item 8.
   
Item 9.
   
Item 9A.
   
Item 9B.
   
   
Item 10.
   
Item 11.
   
Item 12.
   
Item 13.
   
Item 14.
   
   
Item 15.
   
 




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., formerly known as Wells Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc., and its subsidiaries ("Columbia Property Trust," "we," "our""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. 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.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.statements may be included therein.



Page 3

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



PART I
ITEM 1.BUSINESS
General
On February 25, 2013, Wells Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. changed its name to Columbia Property Trust, Inc. ("Columbia Property Trust"). Columbia Property Trust is a Maryland corporation that operates in a manner as to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for federal income tax purposes and engages in the acquisition and ownership of commercial real estate properties, including properties that have operating histories, are newly constructed, or are under construction. Columbia Property Trust was incorporated in 2003, commenced operations in 2004, and conducts business primarily through Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P., formerly known as Wells Operating Partnership II, 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, and consolidated joint ventures.
From our inception through February 27, 2013, we have operated as an externally advised REIT pursuant to an advisory agreement under which a subsidiary of Wells Real Estate Funds Inc. ("WREF"), including most recently Wells Real EstateColumbia Property Trust Advisory Services, II, LLC ("WREAS II"Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services"), and its affiliates performed certain key functions on our behalf, including, among others, managing our day-to-day operations, investing our capital proceeds, and arranging our financings. Also during this period of time, a subsidiary of WREF, including most recently Wells Real EstateColumbia Property Trust Services, LLC ("WRES"Columbia Property Trust Services"), provided the personnel necessary to carry out property management services on behalf of Wells Management Company, Inc. ("Wells Management") and its affiliates pursuant to thea property management agreement. The advisory agreement and property management agreement are described in Note 10, Related-Party Transactions and Agreementsof the accompanying consolidated financial statements.. 
On February 28, 2013, we terminatedbecame a self-managed company by terminating the above-mentioned advisory agreement and property management agreement, and acquired WREAS IIacquiring Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services and WRES pursuant to assignment options previously entered into with WREF and certain of its affiliates.Columbia Property Trust Services. As a result, the contractual services described above will beare now performed by our employees going forward (other than the services to be provided by WREF under the Investor Services Agreement).employees. Contemporaneous with this transaction, we entered into a consulting agreement and an investor services agreement with WREF for the remainder of 2013. While no paymentsfees were made to exercise our assignment options to acquire WREAS II and WRES,paid for the acquisition of Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services or Columbia Property Trust Services, we will paypaid fees to WREF for consulting and investor services for the remainder of 2013. For additional details about this transactionthese transactions and the related agreements, please refer to Note 10, Related-Party Transactions and Agreements, of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.Agreements.
We typicallyseek to invest in high-quality, income-generating office properties leased to creditworthy companies and governmental entities. As of December 31, 20122013, we owned interests in 6142 office properties and one hotel, which include 8359 operational buildings, comprising approximately 21.016.8 million square feet of commercial space located in 1913 states;states and the District of Columbia; and Moscow, Russia.Columbia. Of these office properties, 6041 are wholly owned and one is owned through a consolidated subsidiary. As of December 31, 20122013, theour office properties were approximately 92.9%92.3% leased.
Our stock is notOn October 10, 2013, our shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") under the ticker symbol "CXP." Also on that date, we commenced a public securities exchange. However,modified "Dutch-auction" tender offer to purchase for cash up to $300.0 million in value of shares of our charter requires that incommon stock (the "Tender Offer"). As a result of the event ourTender Offer, on November 18, 2013, we accepted for purchase 9.4 millionshares of common stock is not listed onat a national securities exchange by October 2015, we must either seek stockholder approvalpurchase price of $25.00 per share, for an aggregate cost to extend or amend this listing deadline or stockholder approvalus of $234.1 million, exclusive of fees and expenses related to begin liquidating investments and distributing the resulting proceeds to our stockholders. If we seek stockholder approval to extend or amend this listing date and do not obtain it, we will then be required to seek stockholder approval to liquidate. In this circumstance, if we seek and do not obtain approval to liquidate, we will not be required to list or liquidate and could continue to operate indefinitely as an unlisted company.Tender Offer.
Real Estate Investment Objectives
Our primary investment objectives areColumbia Property Trust seeks to support cash distributionsinvest 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 investors; to preserve, protect,shareholders. Our value creation and return our investors' capital contributions; and to seek long-term capital appreciation from our investments.growth strategies are founded in the following:
Targeted Market Strategy
Our primary investment focusportfolio is high-quality commercialcomprised of a combination of single and multi-tenant office properties located in Central Business District ("CBD") and suburban areas, which are situated in both primary and secondary markets. The mixed composition of our portfolio has provided diversification within the office sector and stability in our operating cash flows over time. Going-forward, our investment strategy will shift in emphasis to select primary markets in the U.S.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. Within these marketsWe maintain a long-term goal of increasing our goal ismarket concentrations in order to invest in central business districtsleverage our scale, efficiency, and urban infill areas, as well as premier suburban submarkets. We target premier assets that we believe are competitive within the top tier of their markets. Our asset selection criteria include the property's location attributes, physical quality, tenant/lease characteristics, and competitive positioning. Further, we carefully evaluate the creditworthiness of tenants of buildings being considered for acquisition or at the time of signing a new lease at an existing building.market knowledge.



Page 4

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



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 low 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 non-strategic, based on their market location or investment philosophy emphasizes diversificationcharacteristics. The goal of our portfolio for geographic locations, tenants, industry groupdisposition efforts is to harvest capital from these mature and non-strategic assets, and redeploy it into properties in 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 exceptional operating results in all facets of the management process. Our leasing efforts are founded in understanding the varied and complex needs of tenants and timing of lease expirations. Prior to making new acquisitions or selling properties in the portfolio, we perform an assessmentmarketplace today. We aggressively pursue meeting those needs through new and renewal leases, as well as strategic lease restructures that further our long-term goals. We are committed to prudent capital investment in our assets to ensure that our portfolio is diversifiedtheir competitive positioning and status, and rigorously pursue efficient operations and cost containment at the property level.
18 Property Sale
On November 5, 2013, we closed on the sale of 18 properties (the "18 Property Sale") to an unaffiliated third party for $521.5 million, exclusive of closing costs. In connection with regard to these criteria to minimizethe disposition, we recognized aggregate impairment losses of $29.7 million in 2013. After considering the impact on our portfolio of significant factors affectingthese impairment losses, the 18 Property Sale yielded a single geographic area, typenet gain of property, tenant, or industry group of tenants. Additionally, we analyze annual lease expirations in an attempt to minimize the impact on the cash flows from operations of the portfolio as a whole for properties that may be vacant until re-leased.approximately $1.2 million.
Employees
From inception through February 27,As of December 31, 2013 employees of WREAS II, WRES, and their affiliates, including Wells Capital, Inc. ("Wells Capital"), and Wells Management and their subsidiaries, performed substantially all of the services related to our asset management, accounting, investor relations, and other administrative activities that were required under our advisory agreements with WREAS II and its affiliates. As explained in the "General"section above, as of February 28, 2013, these services will be performed directly by employees of Columbia Property Trust (other than the services to be provided by WREF under the Investor Services Agreement), and as of February 28, 2013, we have 96 employees.employed 92 people.
Insurance
We believe that our properties are adequately insured.
Competition
Leasing real estate is highly competitive in the current market; as a result, we will experience competition for high-quality tenants from owners and managers of competing projects andprojects. 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 or may require us to locate another property that meets our investment criteria.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 2013 annualized lease revenue, no single tenant accounts for more than 10% 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


Page 5


obtained free of charge from the followingour website, http://www.columbiapropertytrust.com, or through a link to the http://www.sec.gov website. 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 Current Economic ConditionsOur 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. Over the past few years, relatively fewThe market for high-quality assets have traded hands in the commercial real estate marketplace.assets is highly competitive given how infrequently those assets become available for purchase. As a result, over this period of time, many real estate investors, including us, have built up their cash positions and are eagerface aggressive competition to invest inpurchase 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 could


Page 5




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.
Current economicEconomic conditions may cause the creditworthiness of our tenants to deteriorate and occupancy and market rental rates to decline.
During Although U.S. macroeconomic conditions have shown signs of improvement, during 2013, 2012,, 2011, and 2010,2011, several economic conditionsfactors continued to adversely affectedaffect the financial condition and liquidity of many businesses, as well as the demand for office space generally. Should such economic conditions continue for a prolonged period of time,worsen or fail to recover fully, our tenants' ability to honor their contractual obligations may 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 to renew existing leases.
Our office properties were approximately 92.9%92.3% leased at December 31, 2012,2013, 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 20122013 annualized lease revenue, approximately 5%2% of leases expire in 2013, 3%2014, 7% of leases expire in 2014,2015, and 7%14% of leases expire in 20152016 (see Item 2)2, Properties). No assurances can be given that current 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.
The current offering price of shares under our distribution reinvestment plan ("DRP") may exceed the price at which we will offer shares under our DRP in the future.
On November 8, 2012, we announced an estimated per-share value of our common stock equal to $7.33 per share, calculated as of September 30, 2012, and we are currently offering shares under our DRP at 95.5% of this estimated per-share value, or $7.00. Prior to this valuation, we offered shares in our DRP at 95.5% of the previous estimated per-share value (or, $7.13). We intend to update the estimated per-share value on an annual basis. After reporting an updated per-share estimated value, the purchase price of the shares of common stock under our DRP will be equal to 95.5% of the per-share estimated value. If real estate market fundamentals continue to deteriorate, the current offering price under our DRP may exceed the price at which we will offer shares after our annual update of our estimated per-share value.
General Risks Related to Investments in Real Estate
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 will beare 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;
changes in tax, real estate, environmental, and zoning laws; and
periods of high 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 the greater Washington, D.C. area; Atlanta, Georgia; San Francisco, California; and Newark, New Jersey, 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.

Properties that have significant vacancies could be difficult

Page 6

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, and property resale values may suffer, which could result in lower returns for our stockholders.

We depend on tenants for our revenue, and lease defaults or terminations could reducenegatively affect our net incomefinancial 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


Page 6




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. TheseIn 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 and may require renovation costs exceeding our estimates.
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.
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.
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. WeTherefore, 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.income, or materially and adversely affect our business or financial condition.
ThereWe may incur losses from time to time that are typesuninsurable or not economically feasible to insure, or may be insured subject to limitations, such as large deductibles or co-payments. Some of these losses generallycould be catastrophic in nature, such as losses due to wars, acts of terrorism, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, pollution, or environmental matters, that are uninsurable or not economically insurable, or may be insured subject to limitations, such as large deductibles or co-payments.matters. 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 have begun to 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. WeIn addition, we may not have adequate coverage for such losses. If any of our properties incur a casualty loss that is not fully insured, the value of that asset will be reduced by such uninsured loss. In addition,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 funding repairs or reconstruction of any uninsured damaged property. Also, toour properties. To the extent we mustincur significant uninsured losses, or are required to pay unexpectedly large amounts for insurance, our results of operations or financial condition could be adversely effected.
We are currently evaluating the need for significant repairs to the outer walls of one of our properties located in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and leased to Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC, which we could suffer reduced earnings that would resultbelieve relates to the original design or construction of the property. We have engaged consultants to help us determine the scope of the repairs and to develop various remediation strategies. We are evaluating whether there is insurance coverage or other potential sources of recovery for the necessary remediation. In the event such funds are not available, we expect to incur significant costs in lowerconnection with the remediation of this property.


Page 7


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 will 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.
Our operating results may suffer because of potential development and construction risks and delays and resultant increased costs and risks.costs.
We may acquire and develop properties, including unimproved real properties,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. Delays in completing construction could also give tenants the right to terminate preconstruction leases. Wecontrol, 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 also 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.
We have incurred and are likely to continue to incur mortgage and other indebtedness, which may increase our business risks.
As of February 15, 2014, our total indebtedness was approximately $1.5 billion, which includes a $450.0 million term loan, $249.0 million of bonds, and $790.0 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 no outstanding balance 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 will be 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 with a syndicate of lenders led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("JPMorgan Chase Bank"), as administrative agent (the "JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility") and our unsecured term loan facility with a syndicate of lenders led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, as administrative agent, 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 facility. If any of our properties are foreclosed due to a default, our ability to pay cash distributions to our stockholders will be limited.


Page 8


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 Baa3 with a positive 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 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.
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.
If we are unable to satisfy the regulatory requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or if our disclosure controls or internal control over financial reporting is 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 ("Section 404"), 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. However, our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to formally attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 until the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014. At such time, our independent registered public accounting firm may issue a report that is adverse in the event it is not satisfied with the level at which our controls are documented, designed, or operating. Deficiencies, including


Page 9


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.
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. In addition,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.



Page 7




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 reduce the amounts available for distribution tohave an adverse impact on our stockholders.business and results of operations.
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 cash distributions to stockholders.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.
Risks Related to an Investment in Us
Our net income, Funds From Operations ("FFO"), and Adjusted Funds From Operations ("AFFO") may decrease in the near- term as a result of our transitionWe recently transitioned to a self-managed REIT.REIT and have limited operating experience being self-managed.
Our net income, FFO, and AFFO may decrease as a result of becomingIn February 2013, we transitioned to a self-managed REIT. While we will no longer bear the costs of the various fees and expense reimbursements previously paid to our external advisor, our expenses willnow include the compensation and benefits of our officers, employees, and consultants, as well as overhead previously paid by our external advisor or their affiliates. Furthermore, theseOur employees will be providingnow provide us services historically provided by our external advisor. Thereadvisor, and there are no assurances that following our transition to a self-managed platform, we will be able to provide thoseobtain these services at the same level or for the same costs as were previously provided to us by our external advisor, and there may be unforeseen costs, expenses, and difficulties associated with providing those services on a self-advised basis. If the expenses we assume as a result of becoming self-managedadvisor. We are higher than we anticipate, our net income, FFO, and AFFO may be lower as a result of the transition to self-management than it otherwise would have been.
We may be exposed to risks to which we have not historically been exposed.
Our transition to a self-managed platform will expose us to risks to which we have not historically been exposed. Excluding the effect of the eliminated asset management fees, our direct overhead, on a consolidated basis, will increase as a result of becoming self-advised. Effective February 28, 2013, we directly employed persons who were previously associated with the advisor or its affiliates. As their employer, we arealso now subject to those potential liabilities that are commonly faced by employers, such as workers' disability and compensation claims, potential labor disputes, and other employee-related liabilities and grievances, and we bear the costs of the establishment and maintenance of any employee compensation plans. Furthermore, these employees will be providing us services historically provided by our external advisor with the support ofIn addition, we have limited experience operating as a consulting services agreementself-managed REIT and a transition services agreement. There are no assurances that we will be able to provide the same level of services when we are self-advised as were previously provided to us under our agreements with WREF and its affiliates, and there may beencounter unforeseen costs, expenses, and difficulties associated with providing those services previously provided by WREF and its affiliates.on a self-advised basis. If we incur unexpected expenses as a result of our self-management, our results of operations could be lower than they otherwise would have been. Furthermore, our results of operations following our transition to self-management may not be comparable to our results prior to the transition. For example, excluding the effect of the eliminated asset management fees, our direct overhead, on a consolidated basis, increased as a result of becoming self-managed.


Page 10


We are dependent on our own executive officers and employees.
Effective February 28, 2013, weWe 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 Mr.Messrs. Mills and Fleming, may cease to provide services to us at any time. In addition, Douglas P. Williams has resigned as our Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Therefore, certain of our previous executive officers will no longer be involved in the day-to-day operations of Columbia Property Trust. 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.


A breach of our privacy or information security systems could materially adversely affect our business and financial condition.
Page 8




There isour 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 public trading market forassurance that our shares; therefore, itsecurity efforts and measures will be difficult for our stockholders to sell their shares.
There is no current public market for our shares, and we currently have no immediate plans to list our shares on a national securities exchange. Our charter also prohibits the ownership of more than 9.8% of our stock, unless exempted by our board of directors, which may inhibit large-scale investors from desiring to purchase our shares. Our board of directors has adopted a share redemption program (the "SRP"). We suspended Ordinary Redemptions (i.e., redemptions sought in cases other than in connection with a "qualifying disability," qualification for federal assistance for confinement to a long-term care facility,effective or within two years of a stockholder's death) from September 2009 to September 2010. Effective December 12, 2011, the price for Ordinary Redemptions was set at $6.25, which is significantly below the most recently stated estimated per-share value. The SRP includes numerous restrictions that limit a stockholder's ability to sell hisattempted security breaches or her shares to us, and our board of directors may amend, suspend, or terminate our share redemption program upon 30 days' notice. Therefore, it will be difficult for our stockholders to sell their shares promptly or at all. If a stockholder is able to sell his or her shares, it may be at a substantial discount to the most recently published estimated share value. It is also likely that our sharesdisruptions would not be accepted as the primary collateral for a loan.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.
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 or from net equity proceeds raised under our DRP.borrowings. If we fund distributions from financings, or the net equity proceeds pursuant to our DRP, 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, 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


Page 11


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.
Because we have a large number of stockholders and our common stock was not previously listed on a national securities exchange prior to our October 2013 listing, there may be significant pent-up demand to sell our shares. Significant sales of our common stock, or the perception that significant sales of such shares could occur, may cause the price of our common stock to decline significantly.
Prior to October 10, 2013, our common stock was not listed on any national securities exchange and the ability of stockholders to liquidate their investments was limited. A large volume of sales of shares of our common stock could decrease the prevailing market price of our common stock and could impair our ability to raise additional capital through the sale of equity securities in the future. Even if a substantial number of sales of our shares are not affected, the mere perception of the possibility of these sales could depress the market price of our common stock and have a negative effect on our ability to raise capital in the future. In addition, anticipated downward pressure on our common stock price due to actual or anticipated sales of common stock from this market overhang could cause some institutions or individuals to engage in short sales of our common stock, which may itself cause the price of our common stock 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 daily trading volume has been as low as 249,810. 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.
Our charter permits our board of directors to issue stock with termsorganizational documents contain provisions that may subordinatediscourage a takeover of us and could depress the rightsprice 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 stockholdersstock. 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 usus; 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 a manner that could result in a premium price tocontrol of us; advance notice requirements for stockholder proposals and stockholder nominations of directors; and the absence of cumulative voting rights.
In addition, our stockholders.
Our board of directors may classify or reclassify any unissued common stock or 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.
Our stockholders have limited control over changes in our policies and operations, which increases the uncertainty and risks they face.
Our board of directors determines our major policies, including our policies regarding financing, growth, debt capitalization, REIT qualification, and distributions. Our board of directors may amend or revise these and other policies without a vote of the stockholders. Under Maryland General Corporation Law, our stockholders have a right to vote only on limited matters. Our board's broad discretion in setting policies and our stockholders' inability to exert control over those policies increases the uncertainty and risks stockholders face.
Our organizational documents contain provisions which may discourage a takeover of us and could depress the price of our shares of common stock.
Our organizational documents contain provisions which may discourage a takeover of us and could depress the price of our common stock. Our organizational documents contain provisions which 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: directors may be removed only for cause; the stockholders are restricted from altering the number of directors;


Page 912




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.
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. Our board of directors has determined to make the application of theseThese provisions of Maryland law available to us;may therefore it may 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, whichcommonly 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 could elect, provide similarmay repeal the foregoing opt-outs from the anti-takeover protection.
Risks Related to Our Corporate Structure
If we are unable to fund the future capital needsprovisions of our properties, cash distributions to our stockholders and the value of our investments could decline.Maryland General Corporation Law.
When tenants do not renew their leases or otherwise vacate their space, we will 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.
Some of our directors' loyalties to other WREF-sponsored programs could influence their judgment, resulting in actions that are not in our stockholders' best interest or that result in a disproportionate benefit to another WREF-sponsored program at our expense.
Some of our directors are also directors or officers of other WREF-sponsored programs. Specifically, three of our directors (including one of our independent directors) are also directors of other WREF-sponsored real estate programs. The loyalties of our directors serving on another board may influence the judgment of our board when considering issues for us that also may affect other WREF-sponsored programs, such as the following:
We could enter into transactions with other WREF-sponsored programs, such as property sales or acquisitions, joint ventures, or financing arrangements. Decisions of the board or the Conflicts Committee regarding the terms of those transactions may be influenced by the board's or committee's loyalties to other WREF-sponsored programs.
A decision of the board or the Conflicts Committee regarding the timing of a debt or equity offering could be influenced by concerns that the offering would compete with an offering of other WREF-sponsored programs.
A decision of the board or the Conflicts Committee regarding the timing of property sales could be influenced by concerns that the sales would compete with those of other WREF-sponsored programs.
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


Page 10




(the (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 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.
Stockholders may have current tax liability on distributions they elect to reinvest in our common stock.
Participants in our DRP will be deemed to have received, and for income tax purposes will be taxed on, the amount reinvested in shares of our common stock to the extent the amount reinvested was not a tax-free return of capital. In addition, participants will be treated for tax purposes as having received an additional distribution to the extent the shares are purchased at a discount to fair market value, if any. As a result, and except with respect to tax-exempt entities, participants in our DRP may have to use funds from other sources to pay the tax liability on the value of the shares of common stock they receive.
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.


Page 13


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


Page 11




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.
We own one hotel property. However, under the Code, REITs are not allowed to operate hotels directly or indirectly. Accordingly, we lease our hotel property to our taxable REIT subsidiary, or TRS. As lessor, we are entitled to a percentage of the gross receipts from the operation of the hotel property. Marriott Hotel Services, Inc. manages the hotel under the Marriott® name pursuant to a management contract with the TRS as lessee. While the TRS structure allows the economic benefits of ownership to flow to us, the TRS is subject to tax on its income from the operations of the hotel at the federal and state levels. In addition, the TRS is subject to detailed tax regulations that affect how it may be capitalized and operated. If the tax laws applicable to our TRS are changed, we may be forced to modify the structure for owning our hotel property or selling our hotel property, which may adversely affect our cash flows. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service, the United StatesU. S. Department of the Treasury, Department, 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 will be adopted. Any of such actions may prospectively or retroactively modify the tax treatment of the TRS and, therefore, may adversely affect our after-tax returns from our hotel property.
Foreign currency gains may threaten our REIT status, and foreign currency losses may reduce the income received from our foreign investments.
Foreign currency gains that we derive from certain of our investments will be treated as qualifying income for purposes of the REIT income tests if such gains are derived with respect to underlying income that itself qualifies for purposes of the REIT income tests, such as interest on loans that are secured by mortgages on real property. Other foreign currency gains, however, will be treated as income that does not qualify under the 95% or 75% gross income tests, unless certain technical requirements are met. No assurance can be given that these technical requirements will be met in the case of any foreign currency gains that we recognize directly or through pass-through subsidiaries, or that those technical requirements will not adversely affect our ability to satisfy the REIT qualification requirements. Although we may hedge our foreign currency risk subject to the REIT income qualification tests, we may not be able to do so successfully and may incur losses on these investments as a result of exchange rate fluctuations.
Foreign taxes we incur will not be creditable to or otherwise pass through to our stockholders.
Taxes that we pay in foreign jurisdictions may not be passed through to, or be used by our stockholders as a foreign tax credit or otherwise.
Legislative or regulatory action could adversely affect investors.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.
Risks Associated with Debt Financing
We have incurred and are likely to continue to incur mortgage and other indebtedness, which may increase our business risks.
As of February 15, 2013, our total indebtedness was approximately $1.6 billion, which includes a $450.0 million term loan, $248.7 million of bonds, and $909.4 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 $40.0 million outstanding 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 redeem shares under our share redemption program, to pay our distributions, and for other purposes.


Page 12




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 will be 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 with a syndicate of lenders led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("JPMorgan Chase Bank"), as administrative agent (the "JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility") includes a cross-default provision that provides that a payment default under any recourse obligation of $10 million or more by us, Columbia Property Trust OP, or any of our subsidiaries, constitutes a default under the line of credit. If any of our properties are foreclosed on due to a default, our ability to pay cash distributions to our stockholders will be limited.
High mortgage interest rates may 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.
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. If interest rates are higher when we refinance the properties, our income could be reduced. 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 more capital by issuing more stock or by borrowing more money.
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, discontinue insurance coverage, or replace our advisor, WREAS II. These or other limitations may limit our flexibility and our ability to achieve our operating plans.
Increases in interest rates could increase the amount of our debt payments and limit our ability to pay distributions to our stockholders.
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. In addition, if we need to repay existing debt during periods of higher interest rates, we might 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. For additional information, please refer to Item 7A., Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, for additional information regarding interest rate risk.
We have broad authority to incur debt, and high debt levels could hinder our ability to make distributions and could decrease the value of an investment in us.
Our policies do not limit the amount of debt we may incur. High debt levels would cause us to incur higher interest charges, would result in higher debt service payments, and could be accompanied by restrictive covenants. These factors could limit the amount of cash we have available to distribute and could result in a decline in the value of an investment in us.
International Business Risks
We are subject to additional risks from our international investments.
We purchased the Dvintsev Business Center – Tower B, located in Moscow, Russia, during 2009. We may also purchase additional properties located outside the United States. These investments may be affected by factors particular to the laws and business practices of the jurisdictions in which the properties are located. These laws and business practices may expose us to risks that are different from and in addition to those commonly found in the United States. Foreign investments include the following risks:
the burden of complying with a wide variety of foreign laws, including:


Page 13




changing governmental rules and policies, including changes in land use and zoning laws, more stringent environmental laws, or changes in such laws; and
existing or new laws relating to the foreign ownership of real property or mortgages and laws restricting the ability of foreign persons or companies to remove profits earned from activities within the country to the person's or company's country of origin;
the potential for expropriation;
possible currency transfer restrictions;
imposition of adverse or confiscatory taxes;
changes in real estate and other tax rates, and changes in other operating expenses in particular countries;
possible challenges to the anticipated tax treatment of the structures that allow us to acquire and hold investments;
adverse market conditions caused by terrorism, civil unrest, and changes in national or local governmental or economic conditions;
the willingness of domestic or foreign lenders to make mortgage loans in certain countries and changes in the availability, cost, and terms of mortgage funds resulting from varying national economic policies;
general political and economic instability in certain regions;
the potential difficulty of enforcing obligations in other countries;
our willingness, or inability as a result of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, to comply with local business customs in certain regions; and
our advisor's limited experience and expertise in foreign countries relative to its experience and expertise in the United States.
Investments in properties outside the United States may subject us to foreign currency risks, which may adversely affect distributions.
Investments outside the United States may be subject to foreign currency risk due to potential fluctuations in exchange rates between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. As a result, changes in exchange rates of any such foreign currency to U.S. dollars may affect our revenues, operating margins, and distributions and may also affect the book value of our assets and the amount of stockholders' equity. Our ability to hedge such currency risk may be limited or cost-prohibitive in certain countries.
Certain foreign currency gains may threaten our REIT status, and foreign currency losses may reduce the income received from our foreign investments. Further, bank accounts held in a foreign currency, which are not considered cash or cash equivalents, may threaten our status as a REIT.
Risks Related to Investments by Tax-Exempt Entities and Benefit Plans Subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA")
If you fail to meet the fiduciary and other standards under ERISA or the Internal Revenue Code as a result of an investment in our stock, you could be subject to criminal and civil penalties.
There are special considerations that apply to employee benefit plans subject to ERISA (such as profit-sharing, Section 401(k), or pension plans) and other retirement plans or accounts subject to Section 4975 of the Code (such as an individual retirement account, or "IRA") that are investing in our shares. If you are investing the assets of such a plan or account in our common stock, you should satisfy yourself that:
your investment is consistent with your fiduciary and other obligations under ERISA and the Code;
your investment is made in accordance with the documents and instruments governing your plan or IRA, including your plan's or account's investment policy;
your investment satisfies the prudence and diversification requirements of Sections 404(a)(1)(B) and 404(a)(1)(C) of ERISA and other applicable provisions of ERISA and the Code;



Page 14




your investment in our shares, for which no trading market may exist, is consistent with the liquidity needs of the plan or IRA;
your investment will not produce an unacceptable amount of "unrelated business taxable income" for the plan or IRA;
you will be able to comply with the requirements under ERISA and the Code to value the assets of the plan or IRA annually; and
your investment will not constitute a prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code.
Failure to satisfy the fiduciary standards of conduct and other applicable requirements of ERISA and the Code may result in the imposition of civil and criminal penalties and could subject the fiduciary to claims for damages or for equitable remedies. In addition, if an investment in our shares constitutes a prohibited transaction under ERISA or the Code, the fiduciary or IRA owner who authorized or directed the investment may be subject to the imposition of excise taxes with respect to the amount invested. In the case of a prohibited transaction involving an IRA owner, the IRA may be disqualified and all of the assets of the IRA may be deemed distributed and subjected to taxation. ERISA plan fiduciaries and IRA custodians should consult with counsel before making an investment in our common shares.
With respect to the annual valuation requirements described above, we have disclosed an estimated value per share of our common stock of $7.33. This estimated per-share value was calculated by aggregating the value of our real estate and other assets, subtracting the fair value of our liabilities, and dividing the total by the number of our common shares outstanding, all as of September 30, 2012. Therefore, our estimated share value is the same as our net asset value, as it does not reflect "enterprise value," or include a premium reflective of (i) the large size of our portfolio; (ii) our rights under our advisory agreement and our potential ability to secure the services of a management team on a long-term basis; or (iii) the potential increase in our share value if we were to list our shares on a national securities exchange.
As with any valuation methodology, our methodology is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that may not be accurate or complete. Different parties with different assumptions and estimates could derive a different estimated per-share value.  Accordingly, with respect to our estimated per-share value, we can provide no assurance that (i) a stockholder would be able to realize this estimated value per share upon attempting to resell his or her shares; (ii) we would be able to achieve, for our stockholders, the estimated value per share, upon a listing of our shares of common stock on a national securities exchange, selling our real estate portfolio, or merging with another company; or (iii) the estimated share value, or the methodologies relied upon to estimate the share value, will be found by any regulatory authority to comply with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"), ERISA, or any other regulatory requirements. Furthermore, the estimated value of our shares was calculated as of a particular point in time. The value of our shares will fluctuate over time in response to, among other things, changes in real estate market fundamentals, capital markets activities, and attributes specific to the properties and leases within our portfolio (for additional information, see Part II., Item 5, Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities).
If you invest in our shares through an IRA or other retirement plan, you may be limited in your ability to withdraw required minimum distributions.
If you establish an IRA or other retirement plan through which you invest in our shares, federal law may require you to withdraw required minimum distributions ("RMDs") from such plan in the future. Any share redemptions requested to satisfy these RMD requirements will be considered requests for "ordinary redemptions," as defined in our share redemption program. Our share redemption program limits the amount of ordinary redemptions that can be made in a given year. As a result, you may not be able to redeem your shares at a time in which you need liquidity to satisfy the RMD requirements under your IRA or other retirement plan. Even if you are able to redeem your shares, such redemptions will be at a price less than the price at which the shares were initially purchased. If you fail to withdraw RMDs from your IRA or other retirement plan, you may be subject to certain tax penalties.
ITEM 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.


Page 14


ITEM 2.PROPERTIES
Overview
As of December 31, 20122013, we owned interests in 6142 office properties and one hotel located in 1913 states and the District of Columbia, and Moscow, Russia.Columbia. Of these office properties, 6041 are wholly owned and one is owned through a consolidated subsidiary. As of December 31, 20122013, theour office properties were approximately 92.9%92.3% leased.


Page 15




Property Statistics
The tables below include statistics for properties that we own directly as well as through our consolidated subsidiary. Annualized Lease Revenue is calculated by multiplying (i) rental payments (defined as base rent plus operating expense reimbursements, if payable by the tenant on a monthly basis under the terms of a lease that havehas been executed, but excluding (a) rental abatements and (b) rental payments related to executed but not commenced leases for space that was covered by an existing lease), by (ii) 12. In instances in which contractual rents or operating expense reimbursements are collected on an annual, semi-annual,semiannual, or quarterly basis, such amounts are multiplied by a factor of 1, 2, or 4, respectively, to calculate the annualized figure. For leases that have been executed but not commenced relating to unleased space, Annualized Lease Revenue is calculated by multiplying (i) the monthly base rental payment (excluding abatements) plus any operating expense reimbursements for the initial month of the lease term by (ii) 12.
The following table shows lease expirations of our office properties as of December 31, 20122013, and during each of the next 10 years and thereafter. This table assumes no exercise of renewal options or termination rights.    
Year of Lease Expiration 
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Rentable
Square Feet
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
 
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Rentable
Square Feet
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
Vacant $
 1,458
 % $
 1,272
 %
2013 27,187
 885
 5%
2014 16,831
 560
 3% 10,646
 210
 2%
2015 35,284
 1,007
 7% 33,812
 865
 7%
2016 67,420
 1,704
 13% 65,431
 1,513
 14%
2017 103,822
 3,815
 19% 76,286
 2,660
 16%
2018 47,379
 1,490
 9% 40,011
 1,046
 9%
2019 22,826
 1,081
 4% 10,870
 450
 2%
2020 57,552
 2,559
 11% 50,208
 2,102
 11%
2021 29,804
 913
 6% 34,821
 987
 8%
2022 36,386
 807
 7% 32,502
 969
 7%
2023 23,917
 1,048
 5%
Thereafter 89,897
 4,369
 16% 85,553
 3,345
 19%
 $534,388
 20,648
 100% $464,057
 16,467
 100%


Page 15


The following table shows the geographic diversification of our office properties as of December 31, 20122013.
Location 
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Rentable
Square Feet
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
 
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Leased
Square Feet
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
Washington, D.C. $61,223
 873
 13%
Atlanta $75,353
 3,462
 15% 57,389
 2,670
 12%
Washington, D.C. 57,524
 857
 11%
San Francisco 52,351
 1,090
 11%
Northern New Jersey 54,249
 2,177
 10% 44,820
 1,652
 10%
San Francisco 44,700
 959
 9%
Baltimore 37,613
 1,194
 7% 38,480
 1,190
 8%
Houston 36,384
 938
 8%
Cleveland 34,143
 1,235
 7% 35,295
 1,215
 8%
Houston 32,992
 902
 6%
Chicago 29,419
 1,336
 6% 30,622
 1,366
 7%
New York 28,083
 360
 5% 27,039
 354
 6%
Boston 23,073
 1,199
 4% 23,549
 1,199
 5%
Pittsburgh 14,809
 824
 3% 15,031
 824
 3%
Other(1)
 92,430
 4,685
 17% 41,874
 1,824
 9%
 $524,388
 19,190
 100% $464,057
 15,195
 100%
(1) 
No more than 2%3% is attributable to any individual geographic location.


Page 16




The following table shows the tenant industry diversification of our office properties as of December 31, 20122013.
Industry 
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Rentable
Square Feet
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
 
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Leased
Square Feet
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
Legal Services $77,310
 1,436
 15% $78,409
 1,440
 17%
Depository Institutions 72,883
 2,393
 14% 72,020
 2,161
 16%
Communications 50,357
 2,566
 10% 44,232
 2,073
 10%
Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services 37,464
 1,822
 8%
Industrial Machinery & Equipment 38,844
 1,681
 7% 31,825
 1,355
 7%
Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services 36,980
 1,880
 7%
Business Services 30,753
 947
 6% 29,673
 911
 6%
Security & Commodity Brokers 26,779
 636
 5% 27,567
 632
 6%
Engineering & Management 26,527
 1,043
 5% 26,364
 865
 6%
Insurance Carriers 17,280
 815
 3%
Electronic & Other Electric Equipment 17,271
 781
 3%
Transportation Equipment 13,752
 448
 3% 14,061
 439
 3%
Miscellaneous Retail 13,412
 591
 3%
Heavy Construction 12,035
 332
 3%
Other(1)
 115,652
 4,564
 22% 76,995
 2,574
 15%
 $524,388
 19,190
 100% $464,057
 15,195
 100%
(1) 
No more than 2%3% is attributable to any individual industry.


Page 16


The following table shows the tenant diversification of our office properties as of December 31, 20122013.
Tenant 
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
 
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
AT&T $47,629
 9% $41,234
 9%
Wells Fargo 29,297
 6% 26,642
 6%
Jones Day 27,135
 5% 26,560
 6%
IBM 24,954
 5% 20,222
 4%
PSEG Services 19,924
 4%
Key Bank 19,110
 4% 19,523
 4%
PSEG Services 18,515
 4%
T Rowe Price 16,651
 3%
T. Rowe Price 17,087
 4%
Pershing 16,323
 3% 16,928
 4%
Westinghouse 14,809
 3% 15,031
 3%
Other(1)
 309,965
 58% 260,906
 56%
 $524,388
 100% $464,057
 100%
(1) 
No more than 2%3% is attributable to any individual tenant.
The following table shows certain information related to significant properties as of December 31, 2012.
Property Location 
Rentable Square Feet
(in thousands)
 
Total Real Estate, Net
(in thousands)
 % of Total Assets 
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 Average Annualized Lease Revenue per Square Foot Occupancy
Market Square Buildings Washington, DC 684
 $574,009
 12.4% $47,031
 $68.8
 92.6%


Page 17




Other Property-Specific Information
Certain of our properties are subject to ground leases and held as collateral for debt. Refer to Schedule III listed in the index of Item 15(a) of this report, which details such properties as of December 31, 2012.
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 1817




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 New York Stock Exchange on October 10, 2013, under the symbol "CXP." Prior to October 10, 2013, none of our common stock was listed on a national securities exchange and there was no established public trading market for such shares. As of January 31, 20132014, we had approximately 545.6124.9 million shares of common stock outstanding held of record by a total of 126,901111,601 stockholders.
The number of stockholders is based on the records of DST Systems Inc., who serves as our registrarclosing high and transfer agent. There is no established public trading marketlow sales prices for our common stock. Under our charter, certain restrictions are imposed on the ownership and transfer of shares.
To assist FINRA members who participated in our public offerings of common stock we disclose in each annual report distributed to stockholders a per-share estimated value of our common stock, the method by which it was developed, and the date of the data used to develop the estimated value. In addition, our advisor prepares annual statements of estimated share values to assist both fiduciaries of retirement plans subject to the annual reporting requirements of ERISA and custodians of IRAs in the preparation of their reports relating to an investment in our shares. For these purposes, our estimated value of a share of our common stock was $7.33 per share as of September 30, 2012.
Estimated Per-Share Value Valuation Methodology
Summary:
As we did in 2011, we engaged Altus Group U.S., Inc. ("Altus"), a third-party commercial real estate valuation firm, to appraise our assets, both real estate and other assets, to estimate the fair value of our liabilities, and to use those estimates to calculate an estimated fair value of our shares as of September 30, 2012. The engagement of Altus was approved by the asset management committee of our board of directors, which committee was composed only of independent directors. Altus's analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed in conformity with the Code of Professional Ethics and the Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute and in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Altus appraised each of our real estate assets individually, and the asset management committee of our board and our then advisor reviewed these analyses and conclusions.
Altus worked with our advisor and the asset management committee of our board of directors to gather information regarding our assets and liabilities. On October 29, 2012, Altus delivered a final report to our advisor, who shared the report with the asset management committee of our board of directors. At a subsequent meeting of our board of directors, our advisor presented the report and recommended an estimated per-share value. Our board of directors considered all information provided in light of its own extensive familiarity with our assets and, upon the recommendation of our asset management committee, unanimously agreed upon an estimated value of $7.33 per share, which is consistent with both the advisor's recommendation and Altus's estimate.
Our estimated per-share value of $7.33 as of September 30, 2012 reflects a decline from our previous estimated per-share value of $7.47 as of September 30, 2011, primarily due to changes in the leasing expectations and renewal probabilities for some of the assets in our portfolio. Proactive leasing has been a focal point of our operational strategy in 2012, and has yielded more than 2.4 million square feet of new and extended leases (approximately 10% of our portfolio) during the first nine monthsfourth quarter of the year. This activity has improved our average remaining lease term from 6.3 years to 6.7 years; however, current economic conditions in certain markets have required us to offer additional tenant incentives and, in some cases, accept space contractions as conditions of the new lease contracts. The associated leasing capital has been, and is expected to continue to be, funded with a combination of cash and debt.
Consistent with the methodology used when we estimated our per-share value as of September 30, 2011, our estimated per-share value as of September 30, 2012 was calculated by aggregating the value of our real estate and other assets, subtracting the fair value of our liabilities, and dividing the total by the number of our common shares outstanding, all as of September 30, 2012. The potential dilutive effect of our common stock equivalents does not impact our estimated per-share value. Our estimated per-share value is the same as our net asset value. It does not reflect "enterprise value," which includes a premium for:
the large size of our portfolio, although it may be true that some buyers are willing to pay more for a large portfolio than they are willing to pay for each property in the portfolio separately;
our rights under our advisory agreement as of September 30, 2012, and our potential ability to secure the services of a management team on a long-term basis; or
the potential increase in our share value if we were to list our shares on a national securities exchange.


Page 19

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



Our key objectives are to arrive at an estimated per-share value that is supported by methodologies and assumptions that are appropriate based on our current circumstances and calculated using processes and procedures that may be repeated in future periods. We believe that this approach reflects the conservative investment principles that guided the assembly of our portfolio over the past eight years, and comports with industry-standard valuation methodologies used for nontraded real estate companies. We plan to continue to update our estimated per-share value on an annual basis.
Details:
As of September 30, 2012, our estimated per-share value was calculated as follows:2013 were:
Real estate assets$10.00
(1)
Debt(2.68)(2)
Other0.01
(3)
Estimated net asset value per share$7.33
 
Estimated enterprise value premiumNone assumed
 
Total estimated per-share value$7.33
 
(1)
Our real estate assets were appraised using valuation methods that we believe are typically used by investors for properties that are similar to ours, including capitalization of the net property operating income, 10-year discounted cash flow models, and comparison with sales of similar properties. Primary emphasis was placed on the discounted cash flow analysis, with the other approaches used to confirm the reasonableness of the value conclusion. Using this methodology, the appraised value of the real estate assets we owned as of September 30, 2012 reflects an overall decline of 8.6% from original purchase price, exclusive of acquisition costs, and post-acquisition capital investments. We believe that the assumptions employed in the valuation are within the ranges used for properties that are similar to ours and held by investors with similar expectations to our investors.
The following are the key assumptions (shown on a weighted-average basis) that are used in the discounted cash flow models to estimate the value of our real estate assets:
Exit capitalization rate7.11%
Discount rate/internal rate of return ("IRR")8.02%
Annual market rent growth rate3.21%
Annual holding period10.03 years
While we believe our assumptions are reasonable, a change in these assumptions would impact the calculation of the value of our real estate assets. For example, assuming all other factors remain unchanged, a change in the weighted-average annual discount rate/IRR of 0.25% would yield a change in our total real estate asset value of 1.9%.
(2)
The fair value of our debt instruments was estimated using discounted cash flow models, which incorporate assumptions that we believe reflect the terms currently available on similar borrowing arrangements to borrowers with credit profiles similar to ours.
(3)
The fair value of our non-real-estate assets and liabilities is estimated to reflect book value given their typically short-term (less than one year) settlement periods.
Limitations and Risks:
As with any valuation methodology, our methodology is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that may not be accurate or complete (see footnotes in above Details section). Different parties with different assumptions and estimates could derive a different estimated per-share value. Accordingly, with respect to our estimated per-share value, we can provide no assurance that:
a stockholder would be able to realize this estimated per-share value upon attempting to resell his or her shares;
we would be able to achieve, for our stockholders, the estimated per-share value, upon a listing of our shares of common stock on a national securities exchange, selling our real estate portfolio, or merging with another company; or
the estimated per-share value, or the methodologies relied upon to estimate the per-share value, will be found by any regulatory authority to comply with FINRA, ERISA, or any other regulatory requirements.


Page 20

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



Furthermore, the estimated value of our shares was calculated as of a particular point in time. The value of our shares will fluctuate over time in response to, among other things, changes in real estate market fundamentals, capital markets activities, and attributes specific to the properties and leases within our portfolio.
High$25.07
Low$22.16
Distributions
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.
When evaluatingThe 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 cash available to fund distributions to common stockholders, we also consider netour 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 provided by operating activities (as defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and presented in the accompanying GAAP-basis consolidated statements of cash flows), adjusted to exclude certain costs that were incurred for the purpose of generating future earnings and appreciation in value over the long term, including acquisition-related costs. Borrowings are used to pay distributions to the extent that distributions exceed current-period and prior-period accumulated operating cash flow.on hand.
Quarterly distributions paid to theour stockholders during 20122013 and 20112012 were as follows (in thousands, except per-share amounts):
2012 2013 
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total 
Total Cash Distributed$67,954
 $68,030
 $68,157
 $51,879
 $256,020
 $51,646
 $51,384
 $50,994
 $37,449
 $191,473
 
Per-Share Investment Income(1)$0.020
 $0.020
 $0.020
 $0.015
 $0.075
(1) 
$
 $
 $
 $
 $
(2) 
Per-Share Return of Capital(1)$0.105
 $0.105
 $0.105
 $0.080
 $0.395
(2) 
$0.380
 $0.380
 $0.380
 $0.300
 $1.440
(3) 
Total Per-Share Distribution(1)$0.125
 $0.125
 $0.125
 $0.095
 $0.470
 $0.380
 $0.380
 $0.380
 $0.300
 $1.440
 
2011 2012 
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Total 
Total Cash Distributed$67,485
 $67,615
 $67,771
 $67,849
 $270,720
 $67,954
 $68,030
 $68,157
 $51,879
 $256,020
 
Per-Share Investment Income(1)$0.049
 $0.049
 $0.049
 $0.049
 $0.196
(1) 
$0.080
 $0.080
 $0.080
 $0.060
 $0.300
(2) 
Per-Share Return of Capital(1)$0.076
 $0.076
 $0.076
 $0.076
 $0.304
(2) 
$0.420
 $0.420
 $0.420
 $0.320
 $1.580
(3) 
Total Per-Share Distribution(1)$0.125
 $0.125
 $0.125
 $0.125
 $0.500
 $0.500
 $0.500
 $0.500
 $0.380
 $1.880
 
(1)  
Where applicable, 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 7, Stockholders' Equity).
(2)
Approximately 16%0% and 39%16% of the distributions paid during 20122013 and 20112012, respectively, were taxable to the investor as ordinary income.
(2)(3) 
Approximately 84%100% and 61%84% of the distributions paid during 20122013 and 20112012, respectively, were characterized as a tax-deferred return of capital.
For the first three quarters of 2012, quarterly stockholder distributions were declared and paid at $0.125 per share, consistent with the rate paid throughout 2011. In the fourth quarter of 2012, our board of directors elected to reduce the quarterly stockholder distribution rate to $0.095 per share. Economic downturns in certain of our geographic markets and in certain industries in which our tenants operate have impacted our recent leasing activities and caused our current and future operating cash flows to experience some deterioration. In 2012, we renewed leases for 9.2% of our portfolio, based on square footage, which resulted in tenant concessions of $49.7 million. Furthermore, in preparing for various liquidity options, our board has decided to adjust our distribution payment policy to reserve additional operating cash flow to fund capital expenditures for our existing portfolio and to provide additional financial flexibility as we begin to shape our portfolio through the strategic sale and redeployment of capital proceeds in furtherance of our investment objectives, which include concentrating our market focus. Our board of directors elected to maintain the distribution rate of $0.095 for the first quarter of 2013. Stockholder distributions for the first quarter of 2013 will be paid to common stockholders of record as of March 15, 2013 in March 2013. We are continuing to monitor our cash flows and market conditions and to assess their impact on our future earnings and future distribution decisions.
Redemptions of Common Stock
We maintain an SRP that allows stockholders who acquired their shares directly from Columbia Property Trust to redeem their shares, subject to certain conditions and limitations as described in the SRP.


Page 2118

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



We limitEffective for the dollar valuefourth quarter of 2013, we reduced dividends payable to common stockholders from a quarterly rate per share of $0.38 to $0.30, to provide a yield competitive with other comparable publicly traded REITs and numberto better position us to meet our goal of shares that may be redeemed underfunding dividends with operating cash flow, less capital expenditures required to maintain our properties.
Performance Graph
The following graph compares the SRP as follows:
First, we will limit requestscumulative total return of our common stock with the Morgan Stanley REIT Index, the FTSE NAREIT Equity Index, and the SNL US Office Index for all redemptions (other than those sought within two yearsthe period beginning on October 10, 2013 (the date of our initial listing on the NYSE) through December 31, 2013. The graph assumes a stockholder's death) on a pro rata basis so that the aggregate of such redemptions during any calendar year will not exceed 5.0%$100 investment in each of the weighted-average numberindices on October 10, 2013, and the reinvestment of shares outstanding in the prior calendar year. Requests precluded by this test will not be considered in the test below.all dividends.
In addition, if necessary, we will limit all redemption requests, including those sought within two years of a stockholder's death, on a pro rata basis so that the aggregate of such redemptions during any calendar year would not exceed the greater of 100% of the net proceeds from our DRP during the calendar year, or 5.0% of the weighted-average number of shares outstanding in the prior calendar year.
Effective November 8, 2012, the price paid for shares redeemed under the SRP in cases of death, "qualifying disability," or qualification for federal assistance for confinement to a "long-term care facility" changed from $7.47, our estimated per-share value as of September 30, 2011, to $7.33, our estimated per-share value as of September 30, 2012 (see Market Information section above). Effective December 12, 2011, the price paid for Ordinary Redemptions (as defined in the SRP) was set at $6.25 per share. During 2012, we received eligible redemption requests for 15.1 million shares, all of which were redeemed. Redemption requests were funded with DRP proceeds.
All of the shares that we redeemed pursuant to our SRP program during the quarter ended December 31, 2012 are provided below (in thousands, except per-share amounts):
Period 
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased(1)
 
Average Price
Paid per Share
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs(2)
 
Approximate Dollar
Value of  Shares
Available That
May Yet Be
Redeemed Under
the Program
October 2012 1,405
 $6.64
 1,405
 
(3) 
November 2012 1,524
 $6.56
 1,524
 
(3) 
December 2012 1,569
 $6.49
 1,569
 
(3) 
Index October 10, 2013 December 31, 2013
Columbia Property Trust $100.00
 $112.10
SNL US REIT Office Index $100.00
 $100.40
Morgan Stanley REIT Index $100.00
 $97.70
FTSE NAREIT US Real Estate Index $100.00
 $97.68


Page 19

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements

Tender Offer
On October 10, 2013, we commenced the Tender Offer to purchase for cash up to $300.0 million in value of shares of our common stock. As a result of the Tender Offer, on November 18, 2013, we accepted for purchase 9.4 million shares of common stock at a purchase price of $25.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $234.0 million, excluding fees and expenses.
Period 
Number of Shares Purchased
(in thousands)
 Average Price Paid per Share 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program
(in thousands)
 
Maximum Number of Shares Remaining to be Purchased Under the Program(1)
October 2013 
 $
 
 
November 2013 9,363
 $25.00
 9,363
 
December 2013 
 $
 
 
Total 9,363

$25.00

9,363


(1)
All purchases of our equity securities by us in 2012 were made pursuant to our SRP.
(2)
We announced the commencement of the programThe Tender Offer expired on December 10, 2003, and amendments to the program on April 22, 2004; March 28, 2006; May 11, 2006; August 10, 2006; August 8, 2007; November 13, 2008; March 31, 2009; August 13, 2009; February 18, 2010; July 21, 2010; September 23, 2010; July 19, 2011; August 12, 2011; December 12, 2011; and February 28, 2013.
(3)
We currently limit the dollar value of shares that may be redeemed under the program as described above.
Unregistered Issuance of Securities
During the years 2011, 2012, and 20122013, we did not issue any securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.1933, with the following exception:
On June 30, 2011, we issued 20,000 shares to Wells Capital, Inc. ("Wells Capital"), an affiliate of WREF, in exchange for 20,000 units of Columbia Property Trust OP. As a result of the transaction, Columbia Property Trust OP is now indirectly wholly owned by us. The exchange transaction was effected without registration under the securities laws in reliance on the private offering exemption set forth at Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as the purchaser is an accredited investor and no general solicitation was involved in connection with the transaction.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
We have reserved 750,0002,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance under our Stock Optionthe 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan and 100,00025,000 shares of common stock under the Independent Director Stock Option Plan. Both plans wereSee Note 7, Stockholders' Equity, for more information about these plans. The 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan was approved by our shareholders in 2013, and the Independent Director Stock Option Plan was approved by our stockholders in 2003, before we commenced our initial public offering. The following table provides summary information about securities issuable under our equity compensation plans.plans as of December 31, 2013:
Plan category Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants, and rights Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants, and rights 
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans(1)
 
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 Long-Term Incentive Plan 
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans(1)
Equity compensation plans
approved by security holders
 29,500
 $12.00
 820,500
 7,375
 $48.00
 6,820
 2,010,805
Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total 29,500
 $12.00
 820,500
 7,375
 $48.00
 6,820
 2,010,805
(1) 
Includes 70,5001,993,180 shares reserved for issuance under the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan and 17,625 shares reserved for issuance under the Independent Director Stock Option Plan.


Page 2220

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data for 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, and 20082009 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).
 As of December 31,As of December 31,
 2012 2011 2010 2009 20082013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Total assets $5,730,949
 $5,776,567
 $5,371,685
 $5,374,064
 $5,474,774
$4,592,482
 $5,730,949
 $5,776,567
 $5,371,685
 $5,374,064
Total stockholders' equity $3,163,980
 $3,346,655
 $3,455,697
 $2,718,087
 $2,576,783
$2,787,823
 $3,163,980
 $3,346,655
 $3,455,697
 $2,718,087
Outstanding debt $1,650,296
 $1,469,486
 $886,939
 $946,936
 $1,268,522
$1,489,179
 $1,650,296
 $1,469,486
 $886,939
 $946,936
Outstanding long-term debt $1,621,541
 $1,433,295
 $838,556
 $812,030
 $865,938
$1,477,563
 $1,621,541
 $1,433,295
 $838,556
 $812,030
Obligations under capital leases $586,000
 $646,000
 $646,000
 $664,000
 $664,000
$120,000
 $586,000
 $646,000
 $646,000
 $664,000
                   
                   
 Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010 2009 20082013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Total revenues(1)
 $576,691
 $576,389
 $510,514
 $506,890
 $470,665
$526,578
 $494,271
 $492,887
 $433,885
 $437,845
Net income (loss) attributable to the
common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
 $48,039
 $56,642
 $23,266
 $40,594
 $(22,678)
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.$15,720
 $48,039
 $56,642
 $23,266
 $40,594
                   
Net cash provided by operating activities $252,839
 $279,158
 $270,106
 $248,527
 $258,854
$218,329
 $252,839
 $279,158
 $270,106
 $248,527
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities $31,047
 $(666,090) $(312,708) $(129,678) $(915,315)$495,389
 $31,047
 $(666,090) $(312,708) $(129,678)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities
 $(269,729) $387,610
 $(20,429) $(102,745) $694,933
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities$(667,417) $(269,729) $387,610
 $(20,429) $(102,745)
Distributions paid $256,020
 $270,720
 $313,815
 $279,325
 $242,367
$191,473
 $256,020
 $270,720
 $313,815
 $279,325
Net proceeds raised through issuance of our
common stock(2)
 $118,388
 $130,289
 $483,559
 $657,563
 $821,609
$46,402
 $118,388
 $130,289
 $483,559
 $657,563
Net debt (repayments) proceeds(2)
 $(28,191) $375,222
 $(74,742) $(335,483) $310,633
Investments in real estate(2)
 $233,798
 $638,783
 $318,948
 $124,149
 $900,269
Net debt proceeds (repayments)(2)
$(160,940) $(28,191) $375,222
 $(74,742) $(335,483)
Acquisitions and investments in real estate(2)
$(44,856) $(233,798) $(638,783) $(318,948) $(124,149)
                   
Per weighted-average common share data:                   
Net income (loss) – basic and diluted(3) $0.09
 $0.10
 $0.04
 $0.09
 $(0.06)$0.12
 $0.35
 $0.42
 $0.18
 $0.35
Distributions declared(3) $0.47
 $0.50
 $0.57
(3) 
$0.60
 $0.60
$1.44
 $1.88
 $2.00
 $2.28
(4) 
$2.40
Weighted-average common shares outstanding 546,688
 542,721
 524,848
 467,922
 407,051
Weighted-average common shares
outstanding(3)
134,085
 136,672
 135,680
 131,212
 116,981
(1) 
Prior-period amounts adjusted to conform with current-period presentation, including classifying revenues generated by sold properties held for sale and by properties sold, as discontinued operations for all periods presented (see Note 12, Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, to the accompanying consolidatingconsolidated financial statements).
(2) 
Activity is presented on a cash basis. Please refer to our accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.
(3) 
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 7, Stockholders'Equity).
(4)
Consistent with 2008 and 2009, we paid total stockholder distributions of $0.60$2.40 (adjusted for the August 14, 2013, four-for-one reverse stock split) per weighted-average share in 2010. The difference between the distributions declared per weighted-average common share for 2010, as compared with distributions declared for the previous periods presented, relates to a change in the timing of distribution declarations and payments made in the fourth quarter of 2010.


Page 2321

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
From 2004 through 2010,On October 10, 2013, we raised approximately $5.8 billion in gross equity proceeds and, along with borrowings, invested those proceeds, netlisted our shares on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CXP." We believe that listing our shares on a public securities exchange supports our objective of fees, into commercial real estate consisting of high-quality, income-producing office and industrial properties leased to creditworthy entities located in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States. 
Followingincreasing our initial growth period, we have concentrated on actively managing our assets and pursuing a variety of strategic opportunities focused on enhancing the composition of our portfolio and thestockholders' long-term total return potential by providing the company with access to additional sources of capital to fund our value-creation and growth strategies. In preparation for the REIT. In early 2012, we consummated a series of favorable debt transactions, which have allowed us to improve our secured-to-unsecured debt mix and to lower our total cost of borrowings without disrupting the ladderinglisting of our debt maturities or materially altering our aggregate borrowing levels. More recently,shares, we have improved our market concentration through disposition and acquisition activities. In December 2012, we closed on the disposition of nine properties located in less desirable markets for $260.5 million, excluding closing costs (the "Nine Property Sale"). As a result of changing our disposition strategy and shortening our anticipated holding period for these assets, we recorded an impairment loss of $18.5 million on one of the properties in the Nine Property Sale, the 180 E 100 South property located in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the third quarter of 2012. After recording the $18.5 million impairment loss in the third quarter, the Nine Property Sale yielded a net gain of $3.2 million upon closing in the fourth quarter of 2012.  Also in December 2012, we purchased the 333 Market Street Building, located in San Francisco, California, for $395.3 million in cash and assumed debt.
In connection with preparing for various liquidity options, we established and have carried out a plan to transition our externally advised management platformtransitioned to a self-managed structure, which culminated onplatform in February 28, 2013 upon terminating the advisory and property management agreements andby acquiring, WREAS II and WRES, includingor hiring, the employees necessary to perform the requisite corporatefunctions previously performed by our external advisor and property manager upon terminating the respective advisory and property management functions. Looking ahead,agreements. See Note 10, Related-Party Transactions and Agreements, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
As a newly listed company, we will continueanticipated initial volatility in our stock price as the supply and demand for our shares evolve toward a point of equilibrium and, thus, an efficient market for our shares begins to preparedevelop. In an effort to mitigate some of the anticipated near-term volatility, on October 10, 2013, we commenced the Tender Offer to purchase up to $300.0 million of our common shares to provide our stockholders with an alternative to selling in the open market. As a result of the Tender Offer, we accepted for liquidity options in 2013 by, among other things, furtherpurchase approximately 9.4 million shares of our common stock at a price of $25.00, for an aggregate cost of $234.1 million. See Note 7, Stockholders' Equity, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
We have continued to proactively manage our real estate portfolio with an emphasis on leasing and re-leasing space, and refining the composition of our portfolio in an effort to enhance the REIT's value potential and, consequently, its attractiveness to current and future investors. Our goal isDuring 2013, our focus on leasing and re-leasing space resulted in leases of 1.8 million square feet of space with an average lease term of approximately nine years. We continue to focus on improving our market concentration by divesting of properties situated in outlying markets, or which face more challenging appreciation prospects, and by growing our economic presence in target markets through the pursuit of strategic investment opportunities. In furtherance of these objectives, we closed on the disposition of 18 properties for $521.5 million on November 5, 2013, which we believe improves our geographical concentration and strengthens the underlying real estate fundamentals of our portfolio. Over the intermediate and longer term, we are seeking to optimize the allocation between our traditional, stabilized core investments, and growth-oriented, core-plus, and value-added investments, which we believe have an expectationpotential for meaningful upside potentialhealthy growth in net operating income and value over the intermediate term. We will also continue to focus on our market concentration by building on our economic presence in key markets.time.
General Economic Conditions and Real Estate Market Commentary
Management reviews a number of economic forecasts and market commentaries in order to evaluate general economic conditions and to formulate a view of the current environment's effect on the real estate markets in which we operate.
As measured by the U.S. Real Gross Domestic Product ("real GDP"), the U.S. economy decreased at an annual rate of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2012 as compared with an increase of 3.1% in the third quarter of 2012. For the full year of 2012, real GDP increased by 2.2% compared with an increase of 1.8% in 2011. The increase in real GDP in 2012 primarily reflected positive contributions from personal consumption expenditures, nonresidential fixed investment, exports, residential fixed investment, and private inventory investment that were partly offset by negative contributions from federal government spending and from state and local government spending. While management believes the U.S. economy is likely to continue its recovery, we believe the recovery will maintain a moderate pace, with fiscal policy presenting the biggest wildcard in the outlook. Given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the debt ceiling, the U.S. economy is expected to start 2013 on a slow pace. Real GDP is projected to hover below 2% in the first half of the year, and business growth is expected to remain below potential. But assuming lawmakers can strike a deal on the debt ceiling, or at least provide a framework by mid-year, the U.S. economy is expected to accelerate in the second half, with real GDP averaging closer to a 3% growth rate.
Real estate market fundamentals underlying the U.S. office markets saw modest improvements in the major indicators in 2012. The U.S. office market ended the fourth quarter 2012 with a vacancy rate of 12.5%, an improvement from a 13.0% vacancy rate at the end of 2011. During the fourth quarter of 2012, demand for office space strengthened despite the uncertainty surrounding the fiscal cliff. Net absorption was 20 million square feet in the fourth quarter, which is its highest level since the third quarter of 2007. However, annual absorption is 20% below the long-term trend. Sixty-six of the 80 metro areas tracked (82%) reported positive absorption. Of the total net absorption in 2012, two-thirds was in Class-A space, which is above its 35% share of the office stock, indicating a flight to quality by tenants. Most major markets had year-over-year gains in both net absorption and office jobs, indicating a broad level of recovery. Net absorption is expected to average 10 million square feet to 25 million square feet per


Page 24

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



quarter through 2017. The average quoted rental rates of the total office market saw a slight increase from $22.95 per square foot in the fourth quarter of 2011 to $23.12 per square foot in the fourth quarter of 2012. Early 2013 economic indicators are suggesting another year of at least modest growth.
Transaction activity for the fourth quarter of 2012 was the highest seen in any quarter since the end of 2007 with a volume of $29.1 billion. Sellers motivated to close deals prior to the rise in taxes contributed to the increase, but office prices increased over the quarter, and cap rates declined slightly indicating that buyers were perhaps even more motivated. The year-end surge in closings contributed to a 2012 total volume of $77.6 billion, a 19% increase from 2011. A shift in momentum from trophy central business district towers to suburban properties and secondary markets began in 2012. Non-Major Metros saw a volume increase of over 40%, which is more than double the national average. Additionally, cap rates in secondary markets have started to decline with a sharp decrease observed in Q4. Overall, average cap rates decreased from 7.6% in October to 7.4% in November.
Despite elevated unemployment and below-average consumer confidence in the overall economy, office job growth is projected to range between 1% and 3% through 2017. With this projected job growth, future years should see solid office net absorption rates. With the expected decline in office vacancy rates nationally, rent growth is projected to expand to more markets in 2013 and more significantly in 2014. Office market rents are expected to have more upside than other property types, with a cumulative increase of 30% expected by 2017. Due to low vacancy levels and little to no new product, many of the more supply-strained metros should see the strongest growth by 2017. These include New York, Boston, Denver, and Orange County, California. Tech-exposed markets should also have strong rent growth due to above-average demand prospects. Examples of these markets include San Jose and San Francisco.
Impact of Economic Conditions on our Portfolio
We believe that the strength of our portfolio positions us favorably compared with many real estate owners during these challenging market conditions. As of December 31, 2012, our portfolio had a debt-to-real-estate-asset ratio of approximately 28.6%, which is lower than average for our industry. We believe that low leverage, coupled with ample borrowing capacity under our unsecured revolving credit facility ($460.0 million available as of February 15, 2013), provides considerable financial flexibility, which enables us to respond quickly to unanticipated funding needs and opportunities. Further, the majority of our borrowings are in the form of effectively fixed-rate financings, which helps to insulate the portfolio from interest rate risk. Diversifying our portfolio by tenant, tenant industry, geography, and lease expiration date also reduces our exposure to any one market determinant. As of December 31, 2012, our portfolio was 92.9% leased in two countries, 19 states, plus Washington, D.C., and 26 metropolitan statistical areas. Although we believe that our portfolio is well-positioned to weather current market conditions, we are not immune to the effects of another downturn in the economy, weak real estate fundamentals, or disruption in the credit markets. If these conditions return, they would likely affect the value of our portfolio, our results of operations, and our liquidity.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
In 2011 and 2012,During 2013, we actively managed our real estate portfolio with an emphasis on leasing and re-leasing space, and pursuing and closing on strategic acquisitions and selective dispositionstook steps to concentrate our market focus. During this period, we also enhancedenhance our capital structure by continuingand refine our dividend policy in connection with preparing to raise net equity proceeds through our DRP, improvingenter the composition, maturities and capacitypublicly traded marketplace. In August, we amended $950 million of our debt portfolio while loweringunsecured borrowing facilities by reducing the borrowing rates, providing additional accordion and extension options, and extending the term for a portion of the borrowings, among other things. We believe that listing our overall borrowing costs, accessing newcommon shares on a national securities exchange will promote access to additional and more efficient sources of capital going forward as well. Effective for the fourth quarter of 2013, we reduced dividends payable to common stockholders from a quarterly rate per share of $0.38 to $0.30, to provide a yield competitive with other comparable publicly traded REITs, and identifying additional sourcesto better position us to meet our goal of future capital.
In determining how and when to allocate cash resources, we initially consider the source of the cash. We reserve a portion offunding dividends with operating cash flows to fundflow, less capital expenditures forrequired to maintain our existing portfolio. properties.
The amount of distributions that we pay to our common stockholders is determined by our board of directors and is dependent upon a number of factors, including the 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 financial condition, ourfuture capital expenditure requirements, our expectations ofneeds and future sources of liquidity, andas well as the annual distribution requirements necessary to maintain our status as a REIT under the Code. When evaluating funds available for stockholder distributions, we consider net cash provided by operating activities, as presentedInvestments in the accompanying GAAP-basis consolidated statements of cash flows, adjusted to exclude certain costs that were incurred for the purpose of generating future earningsnew property acquisitions and appreciation in value over the long term, including acquisition fees and expenses. We use DRP proceeds to fund share redemptions (subject to the limitations of our share redemption program), and make residual DRP proceeds available to fundfirst-generation capital improvements, for our existing portfolio, additional real estate investments, and otheras well as equity repurchases, are generally funded with recycled capital proceeds from property dispositions, debt, or cash needs.on hand.
Short-term Liquidity and Capital Resources
During 20122013, we generated net cash flows from operating activities of $252.8218.3 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 $256.0191.5 million, which includes $118.446.4 million reinvested in


Page 2522

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



in our common stock pursuant to our DRP.dividend reinvestment plan ("DRP") that was terminated as of July 7, 2013. We expect to use the majority of our future net cash flowsflow from operating activities to fund distributions to stockholders and capital expenditures and distributions to stockholders.for our properties.
InDuring 20122013, we sold 1119 properties for net proceeds of $304.3565.9 million and used thesesuch proceeds, to acquire the 333 Market Street Building in San Francisco, California, which entailed a cash payment of $188.8 million and an assumed mortgage note of $206.5 million, and to fund net debt repayments of $28.2 million. In 2012, we also raised net equity proceeds of $118.4 million from the sale of our common stock under the DRP and used those proceeds to fund share redemptions of $99.4 million. Alongalong with cash on hand, residual proceeds from the sale of properties and from the saleto redeem $349.8 million of common stock under our DRP were usedformer share redemption program and the Tender Offer, to make net debt repayments of approximately $160.9 million, and to fund capital expenditures incurred in connection with leasing and maintaining the properties in our portfolio.of $44.9 million.
We believe that we have adequate liquidity and capital resources over the next 12 months to meet our current obligations as they come due. As of February 15, 2013,2014, we had access to the full borrowing capacity under the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility of $460.0$500.0 million.
Long-term Liquidity and Capital Resources
Over the long term, we expect that our primary sources of capital will include operating cash flows, proceeds from our DRP, proceeds from secured or unsecured borrowings from third-party lenders, proceeds from strategic property sales, and, if and when deemed appropriate, proceeds from strategic property sales.future equity offerings. We expect that our primary uses of capital will continue to include stockholder distributions; redemptions of shares of our common stock under our share redemption program; capitalcapitalizable expenditures, such as building improvements, tenant improvements, and leasing costs; repaying or refinancing debt; and selective property acquisitions, either directly or through investments in joint ventures. Over the next five years, we anticipate funding capital expenditures necessary for our properties, including building improvements, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions, of approximately $424.1 million.
Consistent with our financing objectives and operational strategy, we expect to continue to maintain low debt levels, (historicallyhistorically less than 40% of the cost of our assets) over the long term.assets. This conservative leverage goal could reduce the amount of current income we can generate for our stockholders, but it also reduces their risk of loss. 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, 2012,2013, our debt-to-real-estate-asset ratio (calculated on a cost basis) was approximately 28.6%29.3%.
For the first three quarters of 2012, quarterly stockholder distributions were declared and paid at $0.125 per share, consistent with the rate paid throughout 2011. In the fourth quarter of 2012, our board of directors elected to reduce the quarterly stockholder distribution rate to $0.095 per share. Economic downturns in certain of our geographic markets and in certain industries in which our tenants operate have impacted our recent leasing activities and caused our current and future operating cash flows to experience some deterioration. In 2012, we renewed leases for 9.2% of our portfolio, based on square footage, which resulted in tenant concessions of $49.7 million. Furthermore, in preparing for various liquidity options, our board has decided to adjust our distribution payment policy to reserve additional operating cash flow to fund capital expenditures for our existing portfolio and to provide additional financial flexibility as we begin to shape our portfolio through the strategic sale and redeployment of capital proceeds in furtherance of our investment objectives, which include concentrating our market focus. Our board of directors elected to maintain the distribution rate of $0.095 for the first quarter of 2013. Stockholder distributions for the first quarter of 2013 will be paid in March to common stockholders of record as of March 15, 2013. We are continuing to monitor our cash flows and market conditions and to assess their impact on our future earnings and future distribution decisions.


Page 26

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



Debt Covenants
Our portfolio debt instruments, the $450 Million Term Loan, the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility, and the unsecured senior notes, contain certain covenants and restrictions that require us to meet certain financial ratios, including the following key financial covenants and respective covenant levels as of December 31, 2012:
Actual Performance
Covenant LevelDecember 31, 2012
JP Morgan Chase Credit Facility and $450 Million Term Loan
Total debt to total asset value ratioLess than 50%34%
Secured debt to total asset value ratioLess than 40% 19%
Fixed charge coverage ratioGreater than 1.75x3.76x
Unencumbered interest coverage ratioGreater than 2.0x5.01x
Unencumbered asset coverage ratioGreater than 2.0x2.73x
Unsecured Senior Notes due 2018:
Aggregate debt testLess than 60%28%
Debt service testGreater than 1.5x4.19x
Secured debt testLess than 40%15%
Maintenance of total unencumbered assetsGreater than 150%563%
We were in compliance with all of our debt covenants as of December 31, 2012. Currently, we expect to continue to meet the requirements of our debt covenants over the short- and long-term.
Contractual Commitments and Contingencies
As of December 31, 20122013, our contractual obligations will become payable in the following periods (in thousands):
Contractual Obligations Total 2013 2014-2015 2016-2017 Thereafter Total 2014 2015-2016 2017-2018 Thereafter
Debt obligations $1,650,068
 $28,755
 $353,036
 $670,102
 $598,175
 $1,489,314
 $11,739
 $701,260
 $451,315
 $325,000
Interest obligations on debt(1)
 387,193
 74,127
 134,069
 82,721
 96,276
 303,516
 65,202
 104,793
 59,372
 74,149
Capital lease obligations(2)
 586,000
 466,000
 
 
 120,000
 120,000
 
 
 
 120,000
Operating lease obligations 224,775
 2,633
 5,266
 5,412
 211,464
 218,633
 2,557
 5,114
 5,434
 205,528
Total $2,848,036
 $571,515
 $492,371
 $758,235
 $1,025,915
 $2,131,463
 $79,498
 $811,167
 $516,121
 $724,677
(1) 
Interest obligations on variable-rate debt are measured at the rate at which they are effectively fixed with interest rate swap agreements (where applicable), a portion of which is reflected as Loss on interest rate swaps in our consolidated statements of operations of the accompanying consolidated financial statements. 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.
(2) 
Amounts include principal obligations only. We made interest payments on these obligations of $39.8$34.0 million during 20122013, all of which was funded with interest income earned on the corresponding investments in development authority bonds.
2018 Bonds Payable
In 2011, we issued $250.0 million of seven-year, unsecured 5.875% senior notes at 99.295% of their face value. We received proceeds from the 2018 Bonds Payable, net of fees, of $246.7 million. The 2018 Bonds Payable require semiannual interest payments in April and October based on a contractual annual interest rate of 5.875%, which is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The principal amount of the 2018 Bonds Payable is due and payable on the maturity date, April 1, 2018. Interest payments of $14.7 million were made on the 2018 Bonds Payable during 2013 and 2012.
The restrictive covenants on the 2018 Bonds Payable as defined pursuant to an indenture (the "Indenture") include:
limits to our ability to merge or consolidate with another entity or transfer all or substantially all of our property and assets, subject to important exceptions and qualifications;


Page 23

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements

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, 2013, we believe we were in compliance with the restrictive covenants on the 2018 Bonds Payable.
$450 Million Term Loan
On August 21, 2013, we entered into an amendment to the $450 Million Term Loan (the "$450 Million Term Loan") with a syndicate of banks with JP 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 term loan, as described below; (ii) provide for an additional one-year extension option (for a maximum total extension of two years to February 3, 2018); (iii) provide for four additional accordion options for an aggregate amount of $250.0 million, in minimum amounts of $25.0 million each; and (iv) revise certain restrictive covenants under the term loan, and thereby create additional flexibility.
The $450 Million Term Loan, as amended, reduced the applicable margin on the interest rate to a range from 1.15% to 1.95% for the London Interbank Offering Rate (the "LIBOR") or a range from 0.15% to 0.95% for the margin for the alternate base rate, based on our applicable credit rating. Prior to amending the $450 Million Term Loan, the applicable margin on the interest rate was a range from 1.30% to 2.30% for LIBOR or a range from 0.30% to 1.30% for the margin for the alternate base rate. The interest rate on the $450 Million Term Loan continues to be effectively fixed with an interest rate swap agreement. Based on the terms of the interest rate swap and our current credit rating, the interest rate on the $450 Million Term Loan is effectively fixed at 2.28%.
JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility
On August 21, 2013, we also amended the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility with JP 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 May 2015 to August 2017, with a one-year extension option; (iii) enable us to increase the facility amount on up to four occasions by an aggregate of up to $300.0 million, not to exceed a total facility of $800.0 million on four occasions; and (iv) revise certain restrictive covenants under the facility, thereby creating additional flexibility.
The JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility, as amended, reduced the applicable margin on the interest rate to a range from 1.00% to 1.70% for LIBOR or a range from 0.00% to 0.70% for the margin for the alternate base rate, based on our applicable credit rating. Prior to the amendment, the applicable margin on the interest rate was a range from 1.25% to 2.05% for LIBOR or a range from 0.25% to 1.05% for the margin for the alternate base rate.Additionally, the per annum facility fee on the aggregate revolving commitment (used or unused) now ranges from 0.15% to 0.35%, also based on our applicable credit rating. Prior to the amendment, the per annum facility fee ranged from 0.25% to 0.45%.
We are subject to a $25.0 million limitation on letters of credit that may be issued under the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility. The JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility contains the following restrictive covenants:
limits the ratio of debt to total asset value, as defined, to 50% or less during the term of the facility;
limits the ratio of secured debt to total asset value, as defined, to 40% or less during the term of the facility;
requires the ratio of unencumbered asset value, as defined, to total unsecured debt to be at least 2:1 at all times;
requires maintenance of certain interest and fixed-charge coverage ratios;
limits the ratio of secured recourse debt to total asset value, as defined, to 10% or less at all times;
requires maintenance of certain minimum tangible net worth balances; and
limits investments that fall outside our core investments of improved office properties located in the United States.
As of December 31, 2013, we believe we were in compliance with the restrictive covenants on its outstanding debt obligations.


Page 24

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements

Debt Repayments, Maturities, and Interest Payments
On November 5, 2013, we repaid the Wildwood Buildings mortgage note of $90.0 million, plus a pre-payment fee of $4.7 million, with cash on hand and proceeds from the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility. The Wildwood buildings were sold on November 5, 2013, as part of the 18 Property Sale. On July 31, 2013, we repaid the Three Glenlake Building mortgage note of $26.4 million at maturity with cash on hand and proceeds from the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility, and the related interest rate swap matured. During 2013 and 2012, we made interest payments of approximately $59.6 million and $50.1 million, respectively, related to our line of credit and notes payable. In addition, we made interest payments of approximately $14.7 million in both 2013 and 2012, related to our 2018 Bonds Payable (see Note 5, Bonds Payable).
Results of Operations
Overview
As of December 31, 20122013, we owned controlling interests in 6142 office properties, which were approximately 92.9%92.3% leased, and one hotel. Our real estate operating results haveincome from continuing operations has increased infor 20122013, as compared with 20112012, primarily due to increased revenue resulting from the 333 Market Street acquisition and the discontinuance of asset management fee payments to our former advisor, partially offset by fees incurred in the first quarter of 2013 in connection with transitioning to a reductionself-managed platform, which are included in amortizationgeneral and administrative expense incurred as leases in place at our properties at the timeaccompanying statement of acquisition reached maturity.operations. In the near-term,near term, we expect future real estate operating income to fluctuate, primarily based on acquisitions,leasing activities, property dispositions, and leasing activitiesacquisitions for our current portfolio.


Page 27

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



Comparison of the year ended December 31, 20122013 versus the year ended December 31, 20112012
Continuing Operations
Rental income remained stable atwas $442.3406.9 million for 2012, as compared with $441.9 million for 2011. Absent changes to our portfolio or the leases currently in place at our properties, rental income is expected to remain at similar levels in future periods.
Tenant reimbursements remained stable at $104.9 million for 2012, as compared with $102.9 million for 2011, as additional reimbursements from the Market Square Buildings were offset by fewer reimbursements for the remainder of the portfolio, primarily due to concessions offered with new and modified leases executed in 2011 and 2012. Property operating costs were $173.5 million for 20122013, which represents an increase as compared withfrom $167.4381.8 million for 20112012, primarily due to the acquisition of the 333 Market Square BuildingsStreet Building in March 2011 and the commencement of new leases in 2011 andDecember 2012. Absent changes to our portfolio or the leases currently in place at our properties, future tenant reimbursement fluctuations are generallyRental income is expected to correspond with future property operating cost reimbursements.fluctuate as a result of acquisitions and leasing activity in the near term.
Hotel income, net of hotel operating costs, wasTenant reimbursements remained relatively stable at $4.790.9 million for 2013, as compared with $88.4 million for 2012. Property operating costs, however, increased to $154.6 million for 2013 from $147.2 million for 2012, primarily due to increases in property taxes resulting from annual reassessments; increased costs primarily driven by noncapital project initiatives, such as facade maintenance and build-outs to prepare space for leasing; and the acquisition of the 333 Market Street Building in December 2012. Tenant reimbursements of the additional 2013 property operating costs were neutralized by the impact of concessions offered with new and modified leases. Over the near term, tenant reimbursements and property operating costs are expected to fluctuate with changes in our portfolio.
Other property income was $5.0 million for 2013, which represents an increase from $3.2 million for 2011, due to increased room rates and hotel occupancy, primarily in the second and third quarters of 2012. Hotel income and hotel operating costs are primarily driven by the local economic conditions and, as a result, are expected to fluctuate in the future, primarily based on changes in the supply of, and demand for, hotel and banquet space in Cleveland, Ohio, similar to that offered by the Key Center Marriott hotel.
Other property income was $6.51.0 million for 2012, which represents a decrease from $10.9 million for 2011,primarily due to a decreasefees earned in connection with lease cancellation activity.restructurings and terminations during the fourth quarter of 2013. Future other property income fluctuations are expected to relate primarily to future lease restructuring and termination activities.
Asset and property management fees were $37.26.4 million for 2013, which represents a decrease from $31.8 million for 2012, which represents a slight decrease from $37.4 million for 2011due to contractual changes interminating the terms of the advisory agreements. Monthly asset management fees were capped at $2.7 million (or $32.5 million annualized) from April 2011 until June 2012. From July 2012 through December 2012, the cap on monthly asset management fees was reduced by $83,333, to approximately $2.6 million per month. For January and February 2013, asset management fees decreased by an additional $83,333 per month. EffectiveAdvisory Agreement effective February 28, 2013, the advisory agreement was terminatedas further discussed in connection with acquiring WREAS II.Note 10, Related-Party Transactions and Agreements. Thus, going forward, no related-party asset management or property management fees will be incurred, as such services will beare performed by employees of Columbia Property Trust. (See Note 10, Related Party Transactions and Agreements, of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional details.)
Depreciation was $114.1108.1 million for 20122013, which represents a slightan increase from $110.798.7 million for 20112012, primarily due to the acquisition of the 333 Market Square BuildingsStreet Building in March 2011.December 2012 and capital improvements at existing properties. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, dispositions, and changes to the leases currently in place at our properties, depreciation is expected to continue to increase in future periods, as compared to historical periods, due to ongoing capital improvements to our properties.
Amortization was $97.678.7 million for 20122013, which represents a decrease from $111.586.5 million for 20112012, primarily due to the expiration of in-place leases at our properties in 20112012 and 2012.2013 and lease terminations. Future amortization is expected to fluctuate, primarily based on the expiration of additional in-place leases, offset by amortization of deferred lease costs incurred in connection with recent leasing activity and in-place leases at acquired properties.
General and administrative expenses and listing costs were $65.9 million for $25.22013, which represents an increase from $24.6 million for 2012, which represents a slight increase from $23.7 million for 2011,primarily due to fees paid under the Transition Services Agreement effective July 1, 2012, as described inimpact of transitioning to a self-managed platform (see Note 10, Related-Party Transactions and Agreementsof for details), and costs incurred in connection with listing our shares on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.NYSE. General and administrative expensesand listing costs are expected to increasedecrease in the near-termnear term as we incur fees under the consulting agreement described in Note 10, Related-Party Transactions and Agreements, a result of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.expiration of the contracts related to our transition to self-management effective on December 31, 2013, and the completion of our listing in October 2013.


Page 25

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements

Acquisition fees and expenses were $1.9 million for 2012, which represents a decrease from $11.3 million for 2011.attributable to the December 2012 acquisition of the 333 Market Street Building in San Francisco, California. Future acquisition fees and expenses are attributable to the 333 Market Street acquisition in San Francisco, California. 2011 acquisition fees and expenses include expenses related to the Market Square Buildings in Washington, D.C., and fees charged as a percentage of equity proceeds under the advisory agreement in place through July2011, which fees have been discontinued. We expect future acquisition fees and expenses towill fluctuate based on future acquisition activity.
Interest expense remained stableatwas $106.4101.9 million for 2013 and 2012, as compared with $106.3 million for 2011. Future interest expensethe impact of the settlement of the development authority bonds in December 2012 and 2013 is expected to increase due tooffset by the 333 Market Street Building mortgage note, assumed at acquisition in December 2012. Absent acquisitions or other borrowing activities, interest expense is expected to decrease going forward as a result of reducing the borrowing rates on the $450 Million Term Loan and the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility, and as a result of $466.0 million of our $586.0 million total capital lease obligations maturing in December 2013.
Interest and other income was$34.0 million for 2013, which represents a decrease from $39.9 million for 2012, which represents a decrease from $42.4 million for 2011, primarily due to the settlement of litigationthe development authority bonds and the related obligation under capital lease in 2011, related to a prospective acquisition that did not close.December 2012 and 2013. Interest income is expected to remain


Page 28

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements



relatively consistentdecrease significantly in the future, periods given thatas the majority of this activity consists of interest income earned on investments in development authority bonds, which hadand $466.0 million of our $586.0 million total development authority bonds matured in December 2013. The remaining development authority bond has a weighted-average remaining term of approximately 2.9eight years as of December 31, 20122013. 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 doesdo not qualify for hedge accounting treatment of approximately $0.3 million for 2013, as compared with $1.2 million for 2012, as compared with $38.4 million for 2011, primarily due to writing off $15.1 million of cumulative unrealized market value adjustments on the interest rate swap on the 80 Park Plaza Building mortgage note upon settling of this swap contract in December 2011, prior to maturity.. 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.
Discontinued Operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations was $(10.1) million for 2013, as compared with $26.6 million for 2012. As further explained in Note 12, Discontinued Operations, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, properties meeting certain criterion for disposal are classified as "discontinued operations" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. For 2013 and 2012, discontinued operations include the properties included in the 18 Property Sale, which closed on November 5, 2013, for $521.5 million and resulted in a net gain of $1.2 million after recognizing aggregate impairment losses of $29.7 million related to the properties sold; Dvintsev Business Center – Tower B, which sold on March 21, 2013, for $67.5 million and resulted in a gain of $10.0 million; the properties included in a nine property sale, which closed in December 2012 for $260.5 million and resulted in a net gain of $3.2 million after recognizing an $18.5 million impairment loss on the 180 E 100 South Building (the "Nine Property Sale"); and 5995 Opus Parkway and Emerald Point, which closed in January 2012 for $60.1 million and resulted in total gains of $16.9 million.
Net Income
Net income attributable to Columbia Property Trust was $15.7 million, or $0.12 per share, for 2013, which represents a decrease from $48.0 million, or $0.35 per share, for 2012. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in earnings generated by discontinued operations due to impairment losses incurred in connection with the 18 Property Sale, partially offset by additional income from the full year impact of acquiring 333 Market Street in December 2012 and new leases and lease restructuring activities. We expect near-term future period earnings to increase primarily as a result of the expiration of the contracts related to transitioning to self-management (see Note 10, Related-Party Transactions and Agreements for details), partially offset by earnings generated by the properties sold as part of the 18 Property Sale in the fourth quarter of 2013. 
Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2012 versus the year ended December 31, 2011
Continuing Operations
Rental income remained stable at $381.8 million for 2012, as compared with $379.6 million for 2011.
Tenant reimbursements remained stable at $88.4 million for 2012, as compared with $87.1 million for 2011, as additional reimbursements from the Market Square Buildings were offset by lower reimbursements for the remainder of the portfolio, primarily due to concessions offered with new and modified leases executed in 2011 and 2012. Property operating costs were $147.2 million for 2012, which represents an increase as compared with $142.5 million for 2011, primarily due to the acquisition of the Market Square Buildings in March 2011 and the commencement of new leases in 2011 and 2012.
Hotel income, net of hotel operating costs, was $4.7 million for 2012, which represents an increase from $3.2 million for 2011, due to increased room rates and hotel occupancy, primarily in the second and third quarters of 2012.


Page 26

Table of Contents
Index to Financial Statements

Other property income was $1.0 million for 2012, which represents a decrease from $5.6 million for 2011, due to a decrease in lease cancellation activity in 2012.
Depreciation was $98.7 million for 2012, which represents a slight increase from $95.7 million for 2011, primarily due to the acquisition of the Market Square Buildings in March 2011.
Amortization was $86.5 million for 2012, which represents a decrease from $96.9 million for 2011, primarily due to the expiration of in-place leases at our properties in 2011 and 2012.
General and administrative expenses were $24.6 million for 2012, which represents an increase from $21.0 million for 2011, due to fees paid under the Transition Services Agreement effective July 1, 2012, as described in Note 10, Related-Party Transactions and Agreements, of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Acquisition fees and expenses were $1.9 million for 2012, which represents a decrease from $11.2 million for 2011. 2012 acquisition fees and expenses are attributable to the 333 Market Street acquisition in San Francisco, California. 2011 acquisition fees and expenses include expenses related to the Market Square Buildings in Washington, D.C., and fees charged as a percentage of equity proceeds under the advisory agreement in place through July2011, which fees were discontinued.
Interest and other income was $39.9 million for 2012, which represents a decrease from $42.4 million for 2011, primarily due to the settlement of litigation in 2011 related to a prospective acquisition that did not close.
We recognized a loss on interest rate swaps that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment of approximately $1.2 million for 2012, as compared with $38.4 million for 2011, primarily due to writing off $15.1 million of cumulative unrealized market value adjustments on the interest rate swap on the 80 Park Plaza Building mortgage note upon settling of this swap contract in December 2011, prior to maturity. 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 gain on early extinguishment of debt of $53.0$53.0 million for 2011 in connection with settling the 222 East 41st Street Building mortgage note and the 80 Park PlacePlaza Building mortgage note and their related swaps in December 2011, which is partially offset by the $15.1 million write-off of cumulative unrealized losses on the 80 Park Plaza Building interest rate swap described above.
Discontinued Operations
Income from discontinued operations was $26.6 million for 2012, as compared with $24.7 million for 2011. As further explained in Note 12, Discontinued Operations, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, properties meeting certain criterion for disposal are classified as "discontinued operations" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. For 2012 and 2011, discontinued operations include the properties included in the 18 Property Sale; Dvintsev Business Center – Tower B; the properties included in a Nine Property Sale; and 5995 Opus Parkway and Emerald Point, which closed in January 2012 for $60.1 million and resulted in total gains of $16.9 million.
Net Income
Net income attributable to Columbia Property Trust was $48.0 million, or $0.090.35 per share, for 2012, which represents a decrease from $56.6$56.6 million,, or $0.10$0.42 per share, for 2011.2011. The decrease is primarily due to settling the debt and swaps on the 80 Park Plaza Building and the 222 East 41st Street Building for a net gain in 2011, partially offset by lower amortization expense due to the expiration and restructuring of in-place leases in 2012. We expect future net income to fluctuate based on future leasing activity and future acquisition and disposition activity. Should the U.S. economic recovery remain sluggish, or the U.S. real estate markets remain depressed for a prolonged period of time, the creditworthiness of our tenants and our ability to achieve market rents comparable to the leases currently in place at our properties may suffer and could lead to a decline in net income over the long term.
Discontinued Operations
Income from discontinued operations was $7.5 million for 2012, as compared with $8.6 million for 2011. As further explained in Note 12, Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, properties meeting certain criterion for disposal are classified as "discontinued operations" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. For 2012 and 2011, discontinued operations include the nine properties disposed of in the Nine Property Sale, which closed for a net gain of $3.2 million after recognizing an $18.5 million impairment loss on the 180 E 100 South Building, one of the properties in the Nine Property Sale; 5995 Opus Parkway and Emerald Point, which sold for total gains of $16.9 million in January 2012; and the Manhattan Towers property, which was transferred to an affiliate of its lender in connection with settling a $75.0 million mortgage note through a deed in lieu of foreclosure transaction in September 2011.
Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ended December 31, 2011
Continuing Operations
Rental income was $441.9 million for 2011, which represents an increase from $396.1 million for 2010, primarily due to properties acquired or placed in service during 2010 and the first three months of 2011.
Tenant reimbursements and property operating costs were $102.9 million and $167.4 million, respectively, for 2011, which represents an increase from tenant reimbursements and property operating costs of $93.4 million and $151.5 million, respectively, for 2010, primarily due to properties acquired or placed in service during 2010 and 2011.
Hotel income, net of hotel operating costs, was $3.2 million for 2011, which represents an increase from $2.8 million for 2010, primarily due to an increase in the average occupancy rate during 2011.
Other property income was $10.9 million for 2011, which represents an increase from $1.2 million for 2010, primarily due to fees earned in connection with lease terminations at 4100-4300 Wildwood Parkway, Bannockburn Lake II, and other properties.
Asset and property management fees were $37.4 million for 2011, which represents an increase from $34.2 million for 2010, primarily due to properties acquired and placed into service during 2010 and 2011.
Depreciation was $110.7 million for 2011, which represents an increase from $92.6 million for 2010, primarily due to growth in the portfolio in 2010 and the first three months of 2011.
Amortization was $111.5 million for 2011, which represents an increase from $103.5 million for 2010, primarily due to growth in the portfolio in 2010 and the first three months of 2011.


Page 29




General and administrative expenses remained relatively consistent at $23.7 million for 2011 as compared with $23.2 million for 2010.
Acquisitionacquisition fees and expenses were $11.3 million for 2011, which represents an increase from $10.8 million for 2010, primarily duerelated to the acquisition of the Market Square Buildings in March 2011, partially offset by the impact of closing our third public offering effective June 30, 2010. Through July 31, 2011, acquisition fees were incurred at 2.0% of gross offering proceeds, subject to certain limitations; effective August 1, 2011, acquisition fees are incurred at 1.0% of the property purchase price (excluding acquisition expenses).
Interest expense was $106.3 million for 2011, which represents an increase from $82.0 million for 2010, primarily due to debt used to fund the acquisition of the Market Square Buildings, including incremental short-term borrowings, a $250.0 million unsecured bond offering, and a $325.0 million mortgage note secured by the Market Square Buildings.
Interest and other income remained relatively consistent at $42.4 million for 2011 and $43.1 million for 2010.
Loss on interest rate swaps was $38.4 million for 2011, which represents an increase from $19.1 million for 2010, primarily due to writing off $15.1 million of cumulative unrealized market value adjustments on the interest rate swap on the 80 Park Plaza Building mortgage note upon settling of this swap contract in December 2011, prior to maturity.
We recognized a gain on early extinguishment of debt of $53.0 million for 2011 in connection with settling the 222 East 41st Street Building mortgage note and the 80 Park Place Building mortgage note and their related swaps in December 2011, which is partially offset by the $15.1 million write-off of cumulative unrealized losses on the 80 Park Plaza interest rate swap described above.
We recognized net income attributable to Columbia Property Trust of $56.6 million ($0.10 per share) for 2011, which represents an increase from $23.3 million ($0.04 per share) for 2010. The increase is primarily attributable to gains recognized on negotiated settlements of debt and related interest rate swap agreements in 2011. Growth in our portfolio in 2010 and 2011 generated additional real estate operating income, which is offset by additional interest expense, resulting from increasing the percentage of borrowings used in our capital structure during 2011.
Discontinued Operations
Income from discontinued operations was $8.6 million for 2011 as compared with $3.5 million for 2010. As further explained in Note 12, Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, properties meeting certain criterion for disposal are classified as "Discontinued Operations" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. Therefore, the properties sold in 2012, including the nine properties in the Nine Property Sale, 5595 Opus Parkway, and Emerald Point, have been classified as discontinued operations for 2012, 2011, and 2010. Additionally, discontinued operations for 2011 and 2010 include the Manhattan Towers property, which was transferred to an affiliate of its lender in connection with settling a $75.0 million mortgage note through a deed in lieu of foreclosure transaction in September 2011.
Funds From Operations and Adjusted Funds From Operations
Funds from Operationsoperations ("FFO"), is not computed in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). This non-GAAP measure is 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"), is a non-GAAP financial measure considered by some equity REITs in evaluating operating performance. FFO is computed as GAAPrepresents net income (loss)(computed in accordance with GAAP), regardlessexcluding gains (losses) on sales of classification, as continuing or discontinuing operations, adjusted to exclude: extraordinary items, gains (or losses) from property sales (including deemed salesreal estate and settlements of pre-existing relationships), depreciation and amortizationimpairments of real estate assets, impairment losses related to sales ofplus real estate assets, and adjustments for earnings allocated to noncontrolling interests in consolidated partnerships. Effective December 31, 2011, we adjusted our calculation of FFO to be consistent with NAREIT's recent Accounting and Financial Standards Hot Topics, which clarify that impairment losses on real estate assets should be excluded from FFO. We believe it is useful to consider GAAP net income, adjusted to exclude the above-mentioned items, when assessing our performance, because excluding the above-described adjustments highlights the impact on our operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, general and administrative expenses, and interest costs, which may not be readily apparent from GAAP net income alone. We do not, however, believe that FFO is the best measure of the sustainability of our operating performance. Changes in the GAAP accounting and reporting rules that were put into effect after the establishment of NAREIT's definition of FFO in 1999 are resulting in the inclusion of a number of items in FFO that do not correlate with the sustainability of our operating performance (e.g., acquisition expenses, market value adjustments to interest rate swaps, and amortization of certain in-place lease intangible assets and liabilities, among others). Therefore, in addition to FFO, we present Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO"), a non-GAAP financial measure. AFFO is calculated by adjusting FFO to exclude the income and expenses that we believe are not reflective of the sustainability of our ongoing operating performance, as further explained below:estate-


Page 3027




Additionalrelated depreciation and amortization, of lease assets (liabilities). GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of intangible lease assets (liabilities) diminishes predictably over timerelated to continuing and thus, requires these charges to be recognized ratably over the respective lease terms. Such intangible lease assets (liabilities) arisediscontinued operations, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. We compute FFO in accordance with NAREIT's definition, which may differ from the allocationmethodology 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 acquisition price relatedneeded capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations, or other commitments and uncertainties, nor is it indicative of funds available to direct costs associatedfund our cash needs, including its ability to make distributions. Our presentation of FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income (computed in accordance with obtaining a new tenant, the value of opportunity costs associated with lost rentals, the value of tenant relationships, and the value of effective rental rates of in-place leases that are above or below market rates of comparable leases at the time of acquisition. Like real estate values, market lease rates in aggregate have historically risen or fallen with local market conditions. As a result, we believe that by excluding these charges, AFFO provides useful supplemental information that is reflective of the performanceGAAP) as an indicator of our real estate investments, which is useful in assessing the sustainability of our operations.financial performance.
Straight-line rental income. In accordance with GAAP, rental payments are recognized as income on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. Thus, for any given period, straight-line rental income represents the difference between the contractual rental billings for that period and the average rental billings over the lease term for the same length of time. This application results in income recognition that can differ significantly from the current contract terms. By adjusting for this item, we believe AFFO provides useful supplemental information reflective of the realized economic impact of our leases, which is useful in assessing the sustainability of our operating performance.
Loss on interest rate swaps and remeasurement of loss on foreign currency. These items relate to fair value adjustments, which are based on the impact of current market fluctuations, underlying market conditions and the performance of the specific holding, which is not attributable to our current operating performance. By adjusting for this item, we believe that AFFO provides useful supplemental information by focusing on the changes in our core operating fundamentals (rather than anticipated gains or losses that may never be realized), which is useful in assessing the sustainability of our operations.
Noncash interest expense. This item represents amortization of financing costs paid in connection with executing our debt instruments, and the accretion of premiums (and amortization of discounts) on certain of our debt instruments.  GAAP requires these items to be recognized over the remaining term of the respective debt instrument, which may not correlate with the ongoing operations of our real estate portfolio. By excluding these items, we believe that AFFO provides supplemental information that allows for better comparability of reporting periods, which is useful in assessing the sustainability of our operations.
Real estate acquisition-related costs. Acquisition expenses are incurred for investment purposes (i.e., to promote portfolio appreciation and generation of future earnings over the long term) and, therefore, do not correlate with the ongoing operations of our portfolio. By excluding these items, we believe that AFFO provides supplemental information that allows for better comparability of reporting periods, which is useful in assessing the sustainability of our operations.
Gain on early extinguishment of debt. This item represents gains resulting from debt settled prior to the stated maturity date, which do not correlate with our ongoing operating performance. By adjusting for this item, we believe that AFFO provides better comparability of reporting periods, which is useful in assessing the sustainability of our operations.


Page 31




Reconciliations of net income to FFO and to AFFO (in thousands):
 Years ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
Reconciliation of Net Income to Funds From Operations and Adjusted Funds
 From Operations:
     
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property
  Trust, Inc.
$48,039
 $56,642
 $23,266
Adjustments:     
Depreciation of real estate assets120,307
 119,772
 102,558
Amortization of lease-related costs102,234
 120,384
 117,569
Impairment loss on real estate assets18,467
 5,817
 
(Gain) loss on disposition of discontinued operations(20,117) 
 161
Total Funds From Operations adjustments220,891
 245,973
 220,288
Funds From Operations268,930
 302,615
 243,554
Other income (expenses) included in net income, which do not correlate with
  our operations:
     
Additional amortization of lease assets (liabilities)(1,752) 2,423
 6,791
Straight-line rental income(11,033) (22,165) (6,544)
(Gain) loss on interest rate swaps(173) 28,635
 9,485
Remeasurement loss on foreign currency
 
 686
Noncash interest expense3,881
 23,967
 18,703
Gain on early extinguishment of debt
 (66,540) 
Subtotal(9,077) (33,680) 29,121
Real estate acquisition-related costs1,876
 11,250
 10,779
Adjusted Funds From Operations$261,729
 $280,185
 $283,454

 Years ended December 31,
 2013 2012 2011
Reconciliation of Net Income to Funds From Operations:     
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.$15,720
 $48,039
 $56,642
Adjustments:     
Depreciation of real estate assets119,835
 120,307
 119,772
Amortization of lease-related costs86,300
 102,234
 120,384
Impairment loss on real estate assets29,737
 18,467
 5,817
Gain on disposition of discontinued operations(11,225) (20,117) 
Total Funds From Operations adjustments224,647
 220,891
 245,973
Funds From Operations$240,367
 $268,930
 $302,615
Portfolio Information
As of December 31, 20122013, we owned controlling interests in 6142 office properties and one hotel, which includes 8359 operational buildings. These properties are composed of approximately 21.016.8 million square feet of commercial space located in 1913 states;states and the District of Columbia; and Moscow, Russia.Columbia. Of these office properties, 6041 are wholly owned and one is owned through a consolidated subsidiary. As of December 31, 20122013, the office properties were approximately 92.9%92.3% leased. Annualized Lease Revenue is defined in Item 2, Properties.
As of December 31, 20122013, our five highest geographic concentrations were as follows:
Location 
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Rentable
Square Feet
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
Atlanta $75,353
 3,462
 15%
Washington, D.C. 57,524
 857
 11%
Northern New Jersey 54,249
 2,177
 10%
San Francisco 44,700
 959
 9%
Baltimore 37,613
 1,194
 7%
  $269,439
 8,649
 52%





Location 
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Rentable
Square Feet
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
Washington, D.C. $61,223
 873
 13%
Atlanta 57,389
 2,670
 12%
San Francisco 52,351
 1,090
 11%
Northern New Jersey 44,820
 1,652
 10%
Baltimore 38,480
 1,190
 8%
  $254,263
 7,475
 54%



Page 3228




As of December 31, 20122013, our five highest tenant industry concentrations were as follows:
Industry 
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Rentable
Square Feet
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
 
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Rentable
Square Feet
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
Legal Services $77,310
 1,436
 15% $78,409
 1,440
 17%
Depository Institutions 72,883
 2,393
 14% 72,020
 2,161
 16%
Communications 50,357
 2,566
 10% 44,232
 2,073
 10%
Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services 37,464
 1,822
 8%
Industrial Machinery & Equipment 38,844
 1,681
 7% 31,825
 1,355
 7%
Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services 36,980
 1,880
 7%
 $276,374
 9,956
 53% $263,950
 8,851
 58%
As of December 31, 20122013, our five highest tenant concentrations were as follows:
Tenant 
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2012 Annualized
Lease Revenue
 
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
(in thousands)
 
Percentage of
2013 Annualized
Lease Revenue
AT&T $47,629
 9% $41,234
 9%
Wells Fargo 29,297
 6% 26,642
 6%
Jones Day 27,135
 5% 26,560
 6%
IBM 24,954
 5% 20,222
 4%
Key Bank 19,110
 4%
PSEG Services 19,924
 4%
 $148,125
 29% $134,582
 29%
For more information on our portfolio, see Item 2.2, 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 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.
WellsColumbia Property Trust TRS, II, LLC ("WellsColumbia TRS"); Wells, Columbia KCP TRS, LLC ("WellsColumbia KCP TRS");, and Columbia Energy TRS, LLC ("Columbia Energy TRS"), formerly Wells Energy TRS, LLC ("Wells Energy TRS") (collectively, the "TRS Entities"), are wholly owned subsidiaries of Columbia Property Trust, and are organized as Delaware limited liability companies, and include the operations of,operate, among other things, 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 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 WellsColumbia TRS, Columbia KCP TRS, and Wells KCPColumbia Energy TRS, 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


Page 29


and insurance reimbursements on a per-square-foot basis, or in some cases, annual reimbursement of operating expenses above a


Page 33




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  40 years
 Building improvements  5-25 years
 Site improvements  15 years
 Tenant improvements  Shorter of economic life or lease term
 Intangible lease assets  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 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: (i) recently quoted market prices,prices; (ii) market prices for comparable properties,properties; or (iii) the present value of future cash flows, including estimated salvage value. Certain of our assets may be carried at more than an amount that could be realized in a current disposition transaction.
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 (loss).
During 2012, we focused on improving our market concentration by assembling, marketing, and negotiating the Nine Property Sale. As a result, we evaluated the recoverability of the carrying values of these assets pursuant to the accounting policy outlined above and determined that the carrying value of the 180 E 100 South property in Salt Lake City, Utah, one of the properties in the Nine Property Sale, to no longer be recoverable due to refining our disposition strategy and shortening our expected holding period for this asset in the third quarter of 2012. As a result, we reduced the carrying value of the 180 E 100 South property to reflect fair value and recorded a corresponding property impairment loss of $18.5 million in the third quarter of 2012.
During the third quarter of 2011, we evaluated the recoverability of the carrying value of the Manhattan Towers property and determined that it was not recoverable, as defined by the accounting policy outlined above. The Manhattan Towers property is located in Manhattan Beach, California, and includes two office buildings, withwhich had total occupancy of 22%. In the third quarter of 2011, upon considering the economic impact of various property disposition scenarios not previously contemplated, including the likelihood of achieving the projected returns associated with each scenario, we opted to transfer the Manhattan Towers property


Page 34




to an affiliate of the lender in full settlement of a $75.0 million nonrecourse mortgage loan through a deed in lieu of foreclosure transaction, which closed on September 6, 2011. As a result of this transaction, we reduced the carrying value of the Manhattan Towers property to its fair value, estimated based on the present value of estimated future property cash flows, by recognizing a property impairment loss of approximately $5.8 million, which is included in operating income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations,operations; and recognized a gain on early extinguishment of debt of $13.5 million, which is reflected as gain on disposition of discontinued operations in the statement of operations.


Page 30


In the third quarter of 2012, we focused on refining our portfolio by marketing and negotiating the Nine Property Sale. We evaluated the recoverability of the carrying values of these assets pursuant to the accounting policy outlined above and determined that the carrying value of the 180 E 100 South property in Salt Lake City, Utah, one of the properties in the Nine Property Sale, was no longer recoverable due to the change in disposition strategy and the shortening of the expected hold period for this asset in the third quarter of 2012. As a result, we reduced the carrying value of the 180 E 100 South property to reflect fair value and recorded a corresponding property impairment loss of $18.5 million in the third quarter of 2012, which is included in operating income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations.
In connection with furthering our portfolio repositioning efforts, in the first quarter of 2013, we began to market 18 properties for sale. Pursuant to the accounting policy outlined above, we evaluated the recoverability of the carrying values of each of these properties and determined that the 120 Eagle Rock property in East Hanover, New Jersey, and the 333 & 777 Republic Drive property in Allen Park, Michigan, were no longer recoverable due to shortening the respective expected property holding periods in connection with these repositioning efforts. As a result, we reduced the carrying value of the 120 Eagle Rock property and the 333 & 777 Republic Drive property to reflect their respective fair values estimated, based on projected discounted future cash flows and recorded corresponding property impairment losses of $11.7 million and $5.2 million, respectively, in the first quarter of 2013, which are included in operating income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations.
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 the years ended 2012 and 2011 (in thousands) using Level 3 inputs.
  Property Net Book Value Impairment Loss Recognized Fair Value
For the year ended December 31, 2012 180 E 100 South $30,847
 $(18,467) $12,380
For the year ended December 31, 2011 Manhattan Towers $65,317
 $(5,817) $59,500
Property Net Book Value Impairment Loss Recognized Fair Value
2013      
120 Eagle Rock $23,808
 $(11,708) $12,100
333 & 777 Republic Drive $13,359
 $(5,159) $8,200
2012      
180 E 100 South $30,847
 $(18,467) $12,380
2011      
Manhattan Towers $65,317
 $(5,817) $59,500
In connection with finalizing the terms of the 18 Property Sale agreement in November of 2013, we reduced the aggregate carrying value of the assets therein to fair value, as estimated based on the approximate contract price of $500 million, by recognizing an additional impairment loss of $12.9 million in the third quarter of 2013, which is included in operating income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations.

Allocation of Purchase Price of Acquired Assets
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.
Intangible Assets and Liabilities Arising from In-Place Leases whereWhere 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


Page 31


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, measured over a period equal to the remaining terms of the leases. 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.


Page 35




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 whereWhere 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, measured over a period equal to the remaining terms of the leases. The capitalized above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as intangible lease liabilities or assets and amortized as an adjustment to property operating cost over the remaining term of the respective leases.
Related-Party Transactions and Agreements
During the periods presented, we were party to agreements with WREAS II, our former advisor and its affiliates, whereby we incurred and paid fees and reimbursements to WREAS II and its affiliates for certain advisory services and property management services. On February 28, 2013, we terminated the related agreements and acquired WREAS IIColumbia Property Trust Advisory Services and WRES,Columbia Property Trust Services, including the employees necessary to perform the corresponding corporate and property management functions.functions previously performed by our former advisor and property manager. See Note 10, Related-Party TransitionTransactions and Agreements, of our accompanying consolidated financial statements for details of our related-party transactions, agreements, and fees.


Page 32


Commitments and Contingencies
We are subject to certain commitments and contingencies with regard to certain transactions. Refer to Note 6, Commitments and Contingencies, of our accompanying consolidated financial statements for further explanation. Examples of such commitments and contingencies include:
obligations under operating leases;
obligations under capital leases;
commitments under existing lease agreements; and
litigation.
Other Regulatory Matters
The SEC is conducting a formal, nonpublic investigation regarding Wells Investment Securities, Inc. ("WIS"), the former dealer-manager for our previous nonlisted public offerings. The investigation also relates to our company and another entity that also conducted public offerings through WIS. The investigation relates to whether there have been violations of certain provisions of the federal securities laws in connection with public offerings in which WIS served as dealer-manager, including a public offering of our shares that concluded in August 2010. In February 2013, we received a subpoena for documents and information, and we have been cooperating fully with the SEC. We are not in a position to estimate the timing of a conclusion of the investigation or whether the SEC may accuse us of any wrongdoing. To date, the costs related to our response to this subpoena have been covered by our insurance company, subject to a deductible, and we expect that any additional costs will be covered by insurance. However we may incur uninsured losses related to our response to the subpoena in the future.
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:
Chairman of the BoardDividend Declaration
On January 1, 2013,February 20, 2014, our board of directors ("declared dividends for the Board") unanimously appointed John L. Dixon as its Chairman, succeeding the former Chairmanfirst quarter of the Board, Leo F. Wells, III. Mr. Wells and the other board members believe that having an independent Board Chairman is in keeping with corporate governance best practices and will benefit the company as it continues to prepare for a successful liquidity event. Mr. Wells, who will continue to serve the company as a member of the Board, had served as Chairman of the Board since the company's inception and previously served as president of the company from its inception until July 2010. Mr. Dixon has served the company as an independent director since 2008 and brings more than 40 years of experience2014 in the financial services industryamount of $0.30 per share, payable on March 18, 2014 to the leadershipstockholders of the company.




Page 36




Executive Officers
Effective February 28, 2013, Douglas P. Williams resigned as an executive officer of the company, including his positions as Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Principal Financial Officer. Mr. Williams also indicated that, for personal reasons, he would not stand for re-election as a director.  Mr. Williams informed us of these decisionsrecord on February 25, 2013.  Mr. Williams will remain an executive officer of WREF.March 3, 2014.
Effective February 28, 2013, the board of directors unanimously appointed Wendy W. Gill as an executive officer to succeed Mr. Williams as the company's Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer, and to serve as the company's interim Principal Financial Officer. Ms. Gill currently serves as Columbia Property Trust's Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations and Chief Accounting Officer.
Name Change and Other Related Changes
On February 25, 2013, we filed Articles of Amendment with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (the "SDAT") to change our name from Wells Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. to Columbia Property Trust, Inc. The name change was approved by our board of directors and effective upon filing with the SDAT. In connection with our name change, we also changed the name of our operating partnership to Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P.; WREAS II to Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services, LLC; and WRES to Columbia Property Trust Services, LLC. We expect to effect a similar name change for the TRS Entities in the near future.
On February 26, 2013, in connection with our name change and transition to self-management, our board of directors approved certain amendments to our bylaws, our share redemption program, and our corporate governance documents to be effective as of February 28, 2013. We amended our bylaws to reflect our new name and management structure, as well as to conform with changes made to our charter, as approved at our Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 18, 2012. We amended our share redemption program to change our name, update the contact information for redemption requests, and adjust how we handle the pro-rata redemptions. In addition, we amended our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter, Audit Committee Charter, Code of Ethics, Whistleblower Policy, and Insider Trader Policy to reflect our new name, as well as to reflect our new management structure. Our corporate governance documents are available on our website at www.columbiapropertytrust.com.
Commencement of Self-Management
On February 28, 2013, the WREAS II Assignment Option and WRES Assignment Option closed, and in connection therewith, the Renewal Advisory Agreement and Renewal Investor Services Agreement terminated. These agreements and options are described in Note 10, Related Party Transactions and Agreements, of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Investor Services Agreement
Effective February 28, 2013, upon the closing of the WREAS II Assignment Option, we entered into the Investor Services Agreement with WREF, which requires WREF to provide the stockholder and communication services to us previously provided for under the 2012 Investor Services Agreement and the Renewal Investor Services Agreement and provides for us to compensate WREF for the services based on a reimbursement of costs and payroll plus a premium. These agreements are described in Note 10, Related Party Transactions and Agreements, of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Consulting Services Agreement
On February 28, 2013, we entered a consulting services agreement with WREF (the "Consulting Services Agreement"). Under the Consulting Services Agreement, WREF will provide consulting services with respect to the same matters that WREAS II and its affiliates provided advisory services under the Renewal Advisory Agreement. Payments under the Consulting Services Agreement will be monthly fees in the same amount as the asset management fees that would have been paid under the Renewal Advisory Agreement through December 31, 2013, if the Renewal Advisory Agreement was not terminated. If we elect to terminate the Consulting Services Agreement early for cause, we would not be required to make further payments under the agreement other than fees earned by WREF and unpaid at the time of termination. If we terminate the Consulting Services Agreement other than for cause, we would be required to make a fee acceleration payment, which is calculated as the fees incurred in the last month prior to termination, adjusted for partial months, multiplied by the number of months remaining between the time of termination and December 31, 2013.



Page 37

Table of ContentsITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK



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 low to moderate level of overall borrowings. However, we currently have a substantial amount of debt outstanding. We manageThe majority of our ratioborrowings are in the form of fixed-effectively fixed-rate financings, which helps to floating-rate debt with the objective of achieving a mix that we believe is appropriate in light of anticipated changes ininsulate our portfolio from interest rates.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 riskfluctuation of increasing 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, 20122013 and 2011,2012, the estimated fair value of our line of credit and notes payable and bonds was $1.5 billion and $1.7 billion, and $1.5 billion, respectively.


Page 33


Our financial instruments consist of both fixed- and variable-rate debt. As of December 31, 20122013, our consolidated debt consisted of the following, in thousands:
 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Thereafter Total 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Thereafter Total
Maturing debt:                            
Effectively variable-rate debt $
 $
 $42,000
 $
 $
 $
 $42,000
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
Effectively fixed-rate debt $28,755
 $101,481
 $211,104
 $491,963
 $178,139
 $596,854
 $1,608,296
 $11,739
 $209,297
 $491,963
 $178,139
 $273,176
 $325,000
 $1,489,314
                            
Average interest rate:                            
Effectively variable-rate debt % % 2.62% % % % 2.62% % % % % % % %
Effectively fixed-rate debt 5.94% 5.07% 4.76% 2.91% 5.28% 5.43% 4.54% 5.60% 4.76% 2.59% 5.28% 5.87% 5.07% 4.38%
Our financial instruments consist of both fixed-rate and variable-rate debt. Our variable-rate borrowings consist of the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility, the $450 Million Term Loan, and the 333 Market Street Building mortgage note, and the Three Glenlake Building mortgage note. However, only the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility bears interest at an effectively variable rate, as the variable rate on the $450.0$450 Million Term Loan and the 333 Market Street Building mortgage note, and the Three Glenlake Building mortgage note have been effectively fixed through the interest rate swap agreements described below.herein.
As of December 31, 20122013, we had $42.0 millionno outstanding balance under the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility; $450.0 million outstanding on the $450 Million Term Loan; $208.3207.6 million outstanding on the 333 Market Street Building mortgage note; $26.3 million outstanding on the Three Glenlake Building mortgage note; $248.7248.9 million in 5.875% bonds outstanding; and $675.0$582.8 million outstanding on fixed-rate, term mortgage loans. The weighted-average interest rate of all our debt instruments was 4.49%4.38% as of December 31, 20122013.
On February 3, 2012, we closed on the $450 Million Term Loan, a four-year, unsecured term loan with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank (the "$450 Million Term Loan"), which yielded initial gross proceeds of $375.0 million. The $450 Million Term Loan provided for two accordion options, both of which have been exercised, resulting in additional gross proceeds of $40.0 million in the second quarter of 2012 and $35.0 million in the third quarter of 2012, for total outstanding borrowings of $450.0 million as of December 31, 2012. The $450 Million Term Loan bears interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), plus an applicable base margin; however, we effectively fixed the interest rate on the initial borrowing and subsequent borrowings under the accordion options (assuming no change in our corporate credit rating) at 2.63% per annum with interest rate swaps executed contemporaneously with the loan and the accordion options. The $450 Million Term Loan matures on February 3, 2016, provided that certain conditions are met prior to that date. Furthermore, provided that certain additional conditions are met prior to, and at maturity, the $450 Million Term Loan shall become eligible for a one-year extension upon paying an extension fee equal to 0.15% of the outstanding balance. The total proceeds from the $450 Million Term Loan were used to repay temporary borrowings, and thereby create additional borrowing capacity, under the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility. The majority of these temporary borrowings were drawn to settle mortgage loans during the second half of 2011 and early 2012.
During the first quarter of 2012, we used cash on hand and proceeds from the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility to fully repay the Highland Landmark Building mortgage note of $33.8 million at its maturity. During 2012 and 2011, we made interest payments of approximately $50.1 million and $53.1 million, respectively, related to our line of credit and notes payable. In addition, we made interest payments of approximately $14.7 million and $7.2 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to our 2018 Bonds Payable.


Page 38




Approximately $1,608.3$1,489.3 million of our total debt outstanding as of December 31, 20122013, is subject to fixed rates, either directly or when coupled with an interest rate swap agreement. As of December 31, 20122013, these balances incurred interest expense at an average interest rate of 4.54%4.38% and have expirations ranging from 20132014 through 2023. 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. The amounts outstanding on our variable-rate debt facilities in the future will largely depend upon the level of investor proceeds raised under our DRPfuture acquisition and the rate at which we are able to employ such proceeds in acquisitions of real properties.disposition activity.
We do not believe there is any exposure to increases in interest rates related to the capital lease obligations of $586.0$120.0 million at December 31, 20122013, as the obligations are at fixed interest rates.
Foreign Currency Risk
We are also subject to foreign exchange risk arising from our foreign operations in Russia. Foreign operations represented 2.0% and 1.9% of total assets at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and 1.1%, 0.7%, and 0.6% of total revenue for 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. As compared with rates in effect at December 31, 2012, an increase or decrease in the U.S. dollar to Russian rouble exchange rate by 10% would not materially impact the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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 20122013, 20112012, or 20102011.
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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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.


Page 34


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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 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
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


Page 39




controls determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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, 20122013. To make this assessment, we used the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in the Internal Control Integrated Framework (1992) 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, 20122013.
This report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC that permit us to provide only management's report in this report. Our independent accounting firm will not be required to formally attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 until the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014. At such time, our independent registered public accounting firm may issue a report that is adverse in the event it is not satisfied with the level at which our controls are documented, designed, or operating.
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, 20122013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B.OTHER INFORMATION
Property Management Agreement
On December 28, 2012, we entered an amendment toDuring the Property Management Agreement solely to providefourth quarter of 2013, there was no information that immediately upon the closing of the WRES Assignment Option, the Property Management Agreement will terminate (the "Amendment to the Property Management Agreement"). The Property Management Agreement is described in Note 10, Related Party Transactions and Agreements, of the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Executive Officers
Effective February 28, 2013, Douglas P. Williams resigned as an executive officer of the company, including his positions as Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Principal Financial Officer. Mr. Williams also indicated that, for personal reasons, he would not stand for re-election as a director.  Mr. Williams informed us of these decisions on February 25, 2013.  Mr. Williams will remain an executive officer of WREF.
Effective February 28, 2013, the board of directors unanimously appointed Wendy W. Gill as an executive officer to succeed Mr. Williams as the company's Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer, and to serve as the company's interim Principal Financial Officer. Ms. Gill, 38, currently serves as our Chief Accounting Officer, a role she has held since 2007, and Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations. Since our inception in 2003, Ms. Gill has provided oversight to the company's accounting and financial operations as an employee of WREF. Ms. Gill joined WREF in 2002 as Director of Financial Reporting and Accounting. From 2007 to 2011, Ms. Gill served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for WREF, in which capacity she was responsible for the financial and reporting functions for the real estate programs sponsored by WREF, including the public REITs, various public and private limited partnerships, and 1031 Exchange programs. Prior to joining WREF she was a manager at Arthur Andersen in the firm's Atlanta and Washington, D.C. offices, working with various publicly traded and privately held companies, with a focus on the real estate, hospitality and financial services industries. Ms. Gill holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation from the Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy and is a member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Name Change and Other Related Changes
On February 25, 2013, we filed Articles of Amendment with the SDAT to change our name from Wells Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. to Columbia Property Trust, Inc. The name change was approved by our board of directors and became effective upon filing with the SDAT. In connection with our name change, we also changed the name of our operating partnership to Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P.; WREAS II to Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services, LLC; and WRES to Columbia Property Trust Services, LLC. We expect to effect a similar name change for the TRS Entities in the near future.
On February 26, 2013, in connection with our name change and transition to self-management, our board of directors approved certain amendments to our bylaws, our share redemption program, and our corporate governance documentsrequired to be effective asdisclosed in a report of February 28, 2013. We amended our bylaws to reflect our new name and management structure, as well as to conform with changes made to our charter, as approved at our Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 18, 2012. We amended our share redemption program to change our name, update the contact information for redemption requests, and adjust how we handle the pro-rata redemptions. In addition, we amended our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee


Page 40




Charter, Audit Committee Charter, Code of Ethics, Whistleblower Policy, and Insider Trader Policy to reflect our new name, as well as to reflect our new management structure. Our corporate governance documents are available on our website at www.columbiapropertytrust.com.
Commencement of Self-Management
On February 28, 2013, the WREAS II Assignment Option and WRES Assignment Option closed, and in connection therewith, the Renewal Advisory Agreement and Renewal Investor Services Agreement terminated.
Investor Services Agreement
Effective February 28, 2013, upon the closing of the WREAS II Assignment Option, we entered into the Investor Services Agreement with WREF, which requires WREF to provide the stockholder and communication services to us, previously provided for under the 2012 Investor Services Agreement and the Renewal Investor Services Agreement and provides for us to compensate WREF for the services based on a reimbursement of costs and payroll plus a premium.
Consulting Services Agreement
On February 28, 2013, we entered a consulting services agreement with WREF (the "Consulting Services Agreement"). Under the Consulting Services Agreement, WREF will provide consulting services with respect to the same mattersForm 8-K that WREAS II and its affiliates provided advisory services under the Renewal Advisory Agreement. Payments under the Consulting Services Agreement will be monthly fees in the same amount as the asset management fees that would have been paid under the Renewal Advisory Agreement through December 31, 2013, if the Renewal Advisory Agreement was not terminated. If we elect to terminate the Consulting Services Agreement early for cause, we would not be required to make further payments under the agreement other than fees earned by WREF and unpaid at the time of termination. If we terminate the Consulting Services Agreement other than for cause, we would be required to makedisclosed in a fee acceleration payment, which is calculated as the fees incurred in the last month prior to termination, adjusted for partial months, multiplied by the number of months remaining between the time of termination and December 31, 2013.report on Form 8-K.



Page 4135




PART III
We will file a definitive Proxy Statement for our 20132014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2013"2014 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 20132014 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.columbiapropertytrust.com. 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 20132014 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our 20132014 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 20132014 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
CertainThe information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our 20132014 Proxy Statement.
Transactions with Related Persons
As discussed in Item 1. Business, during 2012, we established and carried out a plan to transition our external management platform to a self-managed structure. Effective February 28, 2013, services previously provided by our advisor and property manager will be provided by our employees (other than the services provided by WREF under the Investor Services Agreement). Our Conflicts Committee reviews and approves all related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Rule 404(a) of Regulation S-K, meaning any transaction, arrangement or relationship in which (i) the amount involved may be expected to exceed $120,000 in any fiscal year, (ii) we will be a participant, and (iii) a related person has a direct or indirect material interest. A related person is an executive officer, director or nominee for election as director, or a greater than 5% beneficial owner of our common stock, or an immediate family member of the foregoing. Approval of a related-party transaction requires a majority of the Conflicts Committee to find the transaction is fair and reasonable to us. Through February 27, 2013, prior to entering a related-party transaction other than the advisory agreement, a majority of the Conflicts Committee was also required to conclude that the transaction was fair and reasonable to us and on terms and conditions not less favorable to us than those available from unaffiliated third parties. In addition, our Code of Ethics lists examples of types of transactions with affiliates that would create prohibited conflicts of interest. Under the Code of Ethics, our officers and directors are required to promptly bring potential conflicts of interest to the attention of the chairman of our Audit Committee. The Conflicts Committee reviewed the material transactions between our affiliates and us. Set forth below is a description of such transactions.
Our Relationship with WREF and WREAS II
Advisory Agreement
From our inception through February 27, 2013, a subsidiary of WREF, including most recently WREAS II, provided our day-to-day management under the terms of several, uninterrupted advisory agreements with WREAS II dated most recently December 29, 2011; March 30, 2011; June 29, 2012; and December 28, 2012 (the "Advisory Agreement"). Among the services provided by our advisor, under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, were the following:
real estate acquisition services;
asset management services;
real estate disposition services;
property management oversight services; and
administrative services.


Page 42




Our advisor was at all times subject to the supervision of our board of directors and had only such authority as we delegated to it as our agent. We renewed the Advisory Agreement (the "Renewal Advisory Agreement") with our advisor, WREAS II, in December 2012. The Renewal Advisory Agreement remained in place through February 27, 2013, and was substantially the same as the advisory agreement that was in effect through December 31, 2012, except for a reduced monthly asset management fee and a cap on acquisition and disposition fees payable for 2012 and 2013 in aggregate. The WREAS II Assignment Option closed on February 28, 2013, and the Renewal Advisory Agreement terminated on that date.
From January 1, 2012, through the most recent date practicable, which was December 31, 2012, we have compensated our advisor as set forth below under the terms of the Advisory Agreement:
Asset management fees were incurred monthly at one-twelfth of 0.625% of the lesser of (i) gross cost, as defined, of all of our properties (other than those that failed to meet specified occupancy thresholds) and investments in joint ventures, or (ii) the aggregate value of our interest in the properties and joint ventures as established with the most recent asset-based valuation, until the monthly payment equals $2.7 million (or $32.5 million annualized), as of the last day of each preceding month. From April 2011 through June 2012, asset management fees were capped at $2.7 million per month (or $32.5 million annualized) following the March 2011 acquisition of the Market Square Buildings. Effective July 1, 2012, the cap on monthly asset management fees charged under the advisory agreement was reduced by $83,333 (or, a total savings of $0.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012), resulting in a cap of $2.6 million. From July 2012 through December 2012, asset management fees were capped at $2.6 million per month. With respect to (ii) above, our published net asset-based valuations did not impact asset management fees incurred to date due to the continued applicability of the caps described above. Asset management fees from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012, totaled approximately $32.0 million.
We reimbursed our advisor for all costs and expenses it incurred in fulfilling its asset management and administrative duties, which may have included wages, salaries, taxes, insurance, benefits, information technology, legal and travel, and other out-of-pocket expenses of employees engaged in ongoing management, administration, operations, and marketing functions on our behalf. We did not, however, reimburse our advisor for personnel costs in connection with services for which our advisor received acquisition fees or real estate commissions. Administrative reimbursements, net of reimbursements from tenants, from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, totaled approximately $11.1 million.
Acquisition fees were previously incurred at 1% of the property purchase price (excluding acquisition expenses); however, in no event could total acquisition fees for the 2012 and 2013 calendar years exceed $1.5 million in aggregate. Acquisition fees from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, totaled approximately $1.5 million.
The disposition fee payable for the sale of any property for which WREAS II provided substantial services was the lesser of (i) 0.3% or (ii) the broker fee paid to a third-party broker in connection with the sale. Disposition fees payable to WREAS II from July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013 have an aggregate cap of $1.5 million. Disposition fees from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, totaled $1.3 million, related to the Nine Property Sale.
Effective July 1, 2012, monthly occupancy costs of $21,000 were incurred for WREAS II's dedicated office space. Occupancy costs from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, totaled approximately $126,000.
In addition to the Advisory Agreement, we have also entered into the following contracts with WREF and its subsidiaries:
Transition Services Agreement
We have entered into an agreement with WREAS II and WREF for transition services (the "Transition Services Agreement"), for the period from July 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013, pursuant to which (i) WREF is required to transfer the assets and employees necessary to provide the services under the Advisory Agreement (other than investor services and property management) to WREAS II by January 1, 2013, provided that if WREF is not able to transfer certain assets by then, WREF must use its commercially reasonable best efforts to transfer such delayed assets as promptly as possible, but no later than June 30, 2013; and (ii) we have the option to acquire WREAS II at any time during 2013 (the "WREAS II Assignment Option"). The WREAS II Assignment Option closed as of February 28, 2013. No payment is associated with the assignment; however, we are required to pay WREF for the work required to transfer sufficient employees, proprietary systems and processes, and assets to WREAS II to prepare for a successful transition to self-management. Accordingly, pursuant to the Transition Services Agreement, we are obligated to pay WREF a total of $6.0 million payable in 12 monthly installments of $0.5 million commencing on July 31, 2012. In addition, Columbia Property Trust and WREF will each pay half of any out-of-pocket and third-party costs and expenses incurred in connection with providing the services provided that our obligation to reimburse WREF for such expenses is limited to approximately $250,000 in the aggregate. Pursuant to the Transition Services Agreement, at the close of the WREAS II Assignment Option, we entered into a consulting services agreement with WREF as described below. The Transition Services Agreement is terminable if there is a material breach by WREF that is not cured or if WREF is in an insolvency proceeding. Otherwise, if we


Page 43




elect to terminate the agreement early, all remaining payments due under the agreement will be accelerated such that WREF receives $6.0 million in the aggregate. Payments under the Transition Services Agreement from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, totaled approximately $3.0 million.
Amendment to Transition Services Agreement
On December 28, 2012, the Transition Services Agreement was amended as follows:
We may, at our option, acquire WRES, the entity charged with carrying out property management functions on behalf of WREAS II, for consideration of approximately $2.8 million payable to Wells Real Estate Funds in monthly installments from July 2013 through December 2013 under the Transition Services Agreement. As further explained in Item 1. Business, the company closed the above-described option effective February 28, 2013.
Upon terminating the Advisory Agreement and effecting the WREAS II Assignment Option, we will enter into a new investor services agreement with WREF, which provides for the payment of various fees and reimbursement of third- party expenses to WREF (the "Investor Services Agreement") in connection with the provision of such services.
Adjustments to acquisition and disposition fees as discussed above.
2012 Investor Services Agreement
Effective July 1, 2012, stockholder and communication services and expense reimbursements related thereto were separated out of the Advisory Agreement and covered under a separate agreement (the "2012 Investor Services Agreement"). The 2012 Investor Services Agreement requires WREF to provide the stockholder and communications services to us previously provided under the advisory agreement in effect through June 30, 2012. As the sole consideration for these services, we reimbursed WREF for expenses incurred in connection with carrying out such services, subject to the cap on "portfolio general and administrative expenses" and "personnel expenses" included in the Advisory Agreement and, thus, did not incur a separate fee.
Renewal Investor Services Agreement
The Renewal Investor Services Agreement, which was effective January 1, 2013, is between us and WREF (the "Renewal Investor Services Agreement"). It is substantially the same as the investor services agreement that was in effect through December 31, 2012. This agreement terminated on February 28, 2013, upon the exercise of the WREAS II Assignment Option.
Investor Services Agreement
Upon the exercise of the WREAS II Assignment Option, we entered into the Investor Services Agreement with WREF, which requires WREF to provide the same stockholder and communication services to us previously provided for under the 2012 Investor Services Agreement and, more recently, the Renewal Investor Services Agreement, and provides for us to compensate WREF for the services based on a reimbursement of costs and payroll plus a premium.
Consulting Services Agreement
Also upon the exercise of the WREAS II Assignment Option, we entered a consulting services agreement with WREF (the "Consulting Services Agreement"). Under the Consulting Services Agreement, WREF will provide consulting services with respect to the same matters that WREAS II and its affiliates would provide advisory services under the Renewal Advisory Agreement. Payments under the Consulting Services Agreement will be monthly fees in the same amount as the asset management fees that would have been paid under the Renewal Advisory Agreement through December 31, 2013, if the Renewal Advisory Agreement was not terminated. If we elect to terminate the Consulting Services Agreement early for cause, we would not be required to make further payments under the agreement other than fees earned by WREF and unpaid at the time of termination. If we terminate the Consulting Services Agreement other than for cause, we would be required to make a fee acceleration payment, which is calculated as the fees incurred in the last month prior to termination, adjusted for partial months, multiplied by the number of months remaining between the time of termination and December 31, 2013.
Our Relationship with Wells Management
Through June 30, 2012, Columbia Property Trust was party to a property management, leasing, and construction management agreement with WREAS II (the "Property Management Agreement"). Wells Management assigned all of its rights, title, and interest in the Property Management Agreement to WREAS II on January 1, 2011. Columbia Property Trust consented to such assignment as required by the Prior Property Management Agreement, as described in Note, 10 Related-Party Transactions and Agreements, of the accompanying notes to the financial statements. As part of this assignment, Wells Management guaranteed the performance of all of the WREAS II obligations under the Prior Property Management Agreement. Mr. Wells indirectly owns 100% of Wells


Page 44




Management. In consideration for supervising the management, leasing, and construction of certain of our properties, we paid the following fees to WREAS II under the Property Management Agreement:
For each property for which WREAS II provided property management services, we paid WREAS II a market-based property management fee based on gross monthly income of the property.
For each property for which WREAS II provided leasing agent services, WREAS II was entitled to: (i) a one-time fee in an amount not to exceed one month's rent for the initial rent-up of a newly constructed building; (ii) a market-based commission based on the net rent payable during the term of a new lease; (iii) a market-based commission based on the net rent payable during the term of any renewal or extension of any tenant lease; and (iv) a market-based commission based on the net rent payable with respect to expansion space for the remaining portion of the initial lease term.
For each property for which WREAS II provided construction management services, WREAS II was entitled to receive from us that portion of lease concessions for tenant-directed improvements that are specified in the lease or lease renewal, subject to a limit of 5% of such lease concessions and a management fee to be determined for other construction management activities.
Effective July 1, 2012, we entered into a new agreement with Wells Management for property management services, which was substantially the same as the Property Management Agreement, except that Wells Management is party to the agreement instead of WREAS II and will also provide us with portfolio-level property management services previously provided under the Advisory Agreement. These portfolio-level services shall be subject to the cap on "portfolio general and administrative expenses" and "personnel expenses" included in the Advisory Agreement as described above. The Property Management Agreement was terminated on February 28, 2013, when the WRES Assignment Option was effected. Going forward, our employees will provide the services previously provided by Wells Management.
Property management and construction fees incurred from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 totaled $4.7 million.
ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our 20132014 Proxy Statement.


Page 4536




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)    See (a) 3 above.
(c)    See (a) 2 above.


Page 4637




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 20, 2014By:/s/ JAMES A. FLEMING
JAMES A. FLEMING
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
 
Dated:February 28, 2013By:20, 2014 /s/ WENDY W. GILL
   
WENDY W. GILL
Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

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/ Charles R. Brown Independent Director  
Charles R. Brown   February 28, 201320, 2014
     
/s/ Richard W. Carpenter Independent Director  
Richard W. Carpenter   February 28, 201320, 2014
     
/s/ Bud Carter Independent Director  
Bud Carter   February 28, 201320, 2014
     
/s/ John L. Dixon Independent Director  
John L. Dixon   February 28, 201320, 2014
/s/ Murray J. McCabeIndependent Director
Murray J. McCabeFebruary 20, 2014
     
/s/ E. Nelson Mills 
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
  
E. Nelson Mills  February 28, 201320, 2014
     
/s/ George W. Sands Independent Director  
George W. Sands   February 28, 201320, 2014
     
/s/ Neil H. Strickland Independent Director  
Neil H. Strickland   February 28, 201320, 2014
     
/s/ Leo F. Wells, IIIThomas G. Wattles Independent Director  
Leo F. Wells, IIIThomas G. Wattles   February 28, 2013
/s/ Douglas P. WilliamsDirector
Douglas P. WilliamsFebruary 28, 201320, 2014
     




Page 4738




EXHIBIT INDEX
TO
20122013 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.Description
3.1*3.1Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation as Amended by the First Articles of Amendment.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).
3.2*3.2Second 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).
3.3Third 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).
3.4Articles 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).
3.5Third Amended and Restated Bylaws.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).
4.1*4.1Statement 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).
4.2*Third Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan.
10.1Advisory Agreement between the Company and Wells Real Estate Advisory Services II, LLC, effective as of January 1, 2012, incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on February 29, 2012.
10.2Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement dated as of February 3, 2012,August 21, 2013, by and among WellsColumbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, II, L.P., as Borrower,Borrower; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners,Bookrunners; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent andAgent; PNC Bank, National Association, as Syndication AgentAgent; and Regions Bank, U.S. Bank National Association, TD Bank, N.A. and Union Bank, N.A., as Documentation Agents and the Financial Institutions and their Assignees as Lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.210.4 to the Company's quarterlyQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 4, 2012)November 5, 2013).
10.3Supplemental 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 quarterlyQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 4, 2012).
10.4Advisory Agreement between the Company and Wells Real Estate Advisory Services II, LLC, effective as of April 1, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's quarterlyQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 6, 2012).
10.5Initial Term Advisory Agreement between the Company and Wells Real Estate Advisory Services II, LLC, effective as of July 1, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's quarterlyQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 6, 2012).
10.6Transition Services Agreement between the Company, Wells Real Estate Advisory Services II, LLC, and Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. effective as of July 1, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's quarterlyQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 6, 2012).
10.7Investor Services Agreement between the Company and Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. effective as of July 1, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's quarterlyQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 6, 2012).
10.8Master Property Management, Leasing and Construction Management Agreement between the Company, Wells Operating Partnership II, L.P., and Wells Management Company, Inc. effective as of July 1, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's quarterlyQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 6, 2012).
10.9*10.9Renewal Advisory Agreement between the Company and Wells Real Estate Advisory Services II, LLC, dated December 28, 2012, and effective as of January 1, 2013.2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 1, 2013).
10.10*10.10Renewal Investor Services Agreement between the Company and Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. dated as of December 28, 2012, and effective as of January 1, 2013.2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 1, 2013).
10.11*10.11Amendment to Transition Services Agreement between the Company,Company; Wells Real Estate Advisory Services II, LLC,LLC; Wells Real Estate Services, LLC,LLC; Wells Management Company, Inc. ("Wells Management"); and Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. dated and effective as of December 28, 2013.2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 1, 2013).
10.12*10.12Amendment to Master Property Management, Leasing and Construction Management Agreement between the Company,Company; Wells Operating Partnership II, L.P.,; and Wells Management Company, Inc. dated as of December 28, 2012.2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 1, 2013).
10.13Columbia Property Trust, Inc. 2013 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).
10.14Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Columbia Property Trust, Inc. 2013 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).
10.15Executive Employment Agreement by and between Columbia Property Trust, Inc. and E. Nelson Mills (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 4, 2013).
10.16Executive Employment Agreement by and between Columbia Property Trust, Inc. and James A. Fleming (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on September 4, 2013).
10.17Amended 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).


Page 39


10.18Investor 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).
10.19Consulting 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).
10.20Assignment 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).
10.21Assignment 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).
21.1*Subsidiaries of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
23.1*Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
23.2*Consent of Frazier & Deeter, LLC.
31.1*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.
31.2*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.
32.1*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.
99.1*Sixth Amended and Restated Share Redemption Program.
99.2*Columbia Property Trust, Inc. Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements.
99.3*Wells Real Estate Advisory Services II, LLC and Wells Real Estate Services, LLC Carve-Out Combined Financial Statements.
101.INS**XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.DEF**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
  
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished with this Form 10-K.
 


Page 4840




INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
   Page
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 


F-1





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. (formerly Wells Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc.) and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 20122013 and 2011,2012, 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, 2012.2013. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and the 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. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, 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, 20122013 and 2011,2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012,2013, 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.
/S/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Atlanta, Georgia
February 28, 201320, 2014



F-2




COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per-share amounts)
 
December 31,December 31,
2012 20112013 2012
Assets:      
Real estate assets, at cost:      
Land$789,237
 $704,336
$706,938
 $789,237
Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of $580,334 and $514,961, as of
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively
3,468,218
 3,472,971
Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $315,840 and $343,463, as of December 31,
2012 and 2011, respectively
341,460
 391,989
Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of $604,497 and $580,334, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively2,976,287
 3,468,218
Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $298,975 and $315,840, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively281,220
 341,460
Construction in progress12,680
 8,414
7,949
 12,680
Real estate assets held for sale, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $9,551, as of
December 31, 2011

 37,508
Total real estate assets4,611,595
 4,615,218
3,972,394
 4,611,595
Cash and cash equivalents53,657
 39,468
99,855
 53,657
Tenant receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $117 and $3,728, as of December 31, 2012
and 2011, respectively
134,099
 130,549
Tenant receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $52 and $117, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively7,414
 14,426
Straight-line rent receivable113,592
 119,673
Prepaid expenses and other assets29,373
 32,831
32,423
 29,373
Deferred financing costs, less accumulated amortization of $8,527 and $5,590, as of
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively
10,490
 9,442
Intangible lease origination costs, less accumulated amortization of $230,930 and $236,679, as of
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively
206,927
 231,338
Deferred lease costs, less accumulated amortization of $24,222 and $22,390, as of
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively
98,808
 68,289
Deferred financing costs, less accumulated amortization of $11,938 and $8,527, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively10,388
 10,490
Intangible lease origination costs, less accumulated amortization of $216,598 and $230,930, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively148,889
 206,927
Deferred lease costs, less accumulated amortization of $27,375 and $24,222, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively87,527
 98,808
Investment in development authority bonds586,000
 646,000
120,000
 586,000
Other assets held for sale, less accumulated amortization of $2,260, as of December 31, 2011
 3,432
Total assets$5,730,949
 $5,776,567
$4,592,482
 $5,730,949
Liabilities:      
Line of credit and notes payable$1,401,618
 $1,221,060
$1,240,249
 $1,401,618
Bonds payable, net of discount of $1,322 and $1,574, as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively248,678
 248,426
Bonds payable, net of discount of $1,070 and $1,322, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively248,930
 248,678
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures102,858
 72,349
99,678
 102,858
Due to affiliates1,920
 3,329

 1,920
Deferred income28,071
 35,079
21,938
 28,071
Intangible lease liabilities, less accumulated amortization of $84,326 and $74,326, as of December 31,
2012 and 2011, respectively
98,298
 89,581
Intangible lease liabilities, less accumulated amortization of $76,500 and $84,326, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively73,864
 98,298
Obligations under capital leases586,000
 646,000
120,000
 586,000
Liabilities held for sale
 624
Total liabilities2,467,443
 2,316,448
1,804,659
 2,467,443
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)
 

 
Redeemable Common Stock99,526
 113,147

 99,526
Equity:      
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 900,000,000 shares authorized, 547,603,642 and 546,197,750 shares
issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively
5,476
 5,462
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 900,000,000 shares authorized, 124,830,122 and 136,900,911 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively1,248
 1,369
Additional paid-in capital4,897,782
 4,880,806
4,600,166
 4,901,889
Cumulative distributions in excess of earnings(1,634,531) (1,426,550)(1,810,284) (1,634,531)
Redeemable common stock(99,526) (113,147)
 (99,526)
Other comprehensive (loss) income(5,221) 84
Total Columbia Property Trust, Inc. stockholders' equity3,163,980
 3,346,655
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests
 317
Other comprehensive loss(3,307) (5,221)
Total equity3,163,980
 3,346,972
2,787,823
 3,163,980
Total liabilities, redeemable common stock, and equity$5,730,949
 $5,776,567
$4,592,482
 $5,730,949
See accompanying notes.


F-3




COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
 
Years ended December 31,Years ended December 31,
2012 2011 20102013 2012 2011
Revenues:          
Rental income$442,284

$441,907
 $396,122
$406,907

$381,796
 $379,641
Tenant reimbursements104,863

102,944
 93,412
90,875

88,402
 87,071
Hotel income23,049
 20,600
 19,819
23,756
 23,049
 20,600
Other property income6,495
 10,938
 1,161
5,040
 1,024
 5,575
576,691
 576,389
 510,514
526,578
 494,271
 492,887
Expenses:          
Property operating costs173,466
 167,427
 151,509
154,559
 147,202
 142,492
Hotel operating costs18,362
 17,394
 17,035
18,340
 18,362
 17,394
Asset and property management fees:          
Related-party34,394
 34,568
 30,970
4,693
 29,372
 29,613
Other2,826
 2,787
 3,245
1,671
 2,421
 2,185
Depreciation114,107
 110,699
 92,613
108,105
 98,698
 95,724
Amortization97,649
 111,465
 103,537
78,710
 86,458
 96,902
General and administrative25,163
 23,735
 23,216
61,866
 24,613
 21,017
Listing costs4,060
 
 
Acquisition fees and expenses1,876
 11,250
 10,779

 1,876
 11,239
467,843
 479,325
 432,904
432,004
 409,002
 416,566
Real estate operating income108,848
 97,064
 77,610
94,574
 85,269
 76,321
Other income (expense):          
Interest expense(106,391) (106,305) (82,038)(101,941) (101,886) (101,799)
Interest and other income39,871
 42,395
 43,083
34,029
 39,856
 42,395
Loss on interest rate swaps(1,225) (38,383) (19,061)(342) (1,225) (38,383)
Gain on the early extinguishment of debt
 53,018
 

 
 53,018
(67,745) (49,275) (58,016)(68,254) (63,255) (44,769)
Income before income tax (expense) benefit41,103
 47,789
 19,594
Income tax (expense) benefit(586) 276
 226
Income before income tax benefit (expense)26,320
 22,014
 31,552
Income tax benefit (expense)(500) (572) 390
Income from continuing operations40,517
 48,065
 19,820
25,820
 21,442
 31,942
Discontinued operations:          
Operating (loss) income from discontinued operations(12,591) (4,931) 3,681
Gain (loss) on disposition of discontinued operations20,117
 13,522
 (161)
Income from discontinued operations7,526
 8,591
 3,520
Operating income (loss) from discontinued operations(21,325) 6,484
 11,192
Gain on disposition of discontinued operations11,225
 20,117
 13,522
Income (loss) from discontinued operations(10,100) 26,601
 24,714
Net income48,043
 56,656
 23,340
15,720
 48,043
 56,656
Less: net income attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests(4) (14) (74)
 (4) (14)
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of
Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
$48,039
 $56,642
 $23,266
$15,720
 $48,039
 $56,642
Per-share information – basic and diluted:          
Income from continuing operations$0.07
 $0.09
 $0.04
$0.19
 $0.16
 $0.24
Income from discontinued operations$0.01
 $0.02
 $0.01
Income (loss) from discontinued operations$(0.08) $0.19
 $0.18
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of
Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
$0.09
 $0.10
 $0.04
$0.12
 $0.35
 $0.42
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted546,688
 542,721
 524,848
134,085
 136,672
 135,680
See accompanying notes.


F-4




COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)

Years ended December 31,Years ended December 31,
2012 2011 20102013 2012 2011
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property
Trust, Inc.
$48,039
 $56,642
 $23,266
$15,720
 $48,039
 $56,642
Foreign currency translation adjustment(83) 
 
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap(5,305) 11,223
 (3,110)1,997
 (5,305) 11,223
Comprehensive income attributable to the common stockholders of
Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
42,734
 67,865
 20,156
17,634
 42,734
 67,865
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests4
 14
 74

 4
 14
Comprehensive income$42,738
 $67,879
 $20,230
$17,634
 $42,738
 $67,879

See accompanying notes.




F-5




COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)

Stockholders' Equity    Stockholders' Equity    
Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Cumulative
Distributions
in Excess of
Earnings
 
Redeemable
Common
Stock
 
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Nonredeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital(1)
 
Cumulative
Distributions
in Excess of
Earnings
 
Redeemable
Common
Stock
 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total Columbia Property
 Trust, Inc.
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Nonredeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Shares Amount 
Shares(1)
 
Amount(1)
 
Balance, December 31, 2009499,895
 $4,999
 $4,461,980
 $(935,019) $(805,844) $(8,029) $2,718,087
 $5,274
 $2,723,361
Balance, December 31, 2010135,227
 $1,352
 $4,839,145
 $(1,212,472) $(161,189) $(11,139) $3,455,697
 $347
 $3,456,044
Issuance of common stock49,199
 492
 487,609
 
 
 
 488,101
 
 488,101
3,702
 37
 130,252
 
 
 
 130,289
 
 130,289
Redemptions of common stock(8,187) (82) (72,689) 
 
 
 (72,771) 
 (72,771)(2,379) (24) (84,494) 
 
 
 (84,518) 
 (84,518)
Decrease in redeemable common stock
 
 
 
 644,655
 
 644,655
 
 644,655

 
 
 
 48,042
 
 48,042
 
 48,042
Distributions to common stockholders
($0.57 per share)

 
 
 (300,719) 
 
 (300,719) 
 (300,719)
Distributions to common stockholders
($2.00 per share)

 
 
 (270,720) 
 
 (270,720) 
 (270,720)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (176) (176)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (44) (44)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint venture
 
 (3,341) 
 
 
 (3,341) (4,825) (8,166)
Commissions and discounts on stock sales and
related dealer-manager fees

 
 (34,294) 
 
 
 (34,294) 
 (34,294)
Offering costs
 
 (4,177) 
 
 
 (4,177) 
 (4,177)
Net income attributable to common
stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.

 
 
 23,266
 
 
 23,266
 
 23,266

 
 
 56,642
 
 
 56,642
 
 56,642
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 74
 74

 
 
 
 
 
 
 14
 14
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap
 
 
 
 

 (3,110) (3,110) 
 (3,110)
 
 
 
 

 11,223
 11,223
 
 11,223
Balance, December 31, 2010540,907
 $5,409
 $4,835,088
 $(1,212,472) $(161,189) $(11,139) $3,455,697
 $347
 $3,456,044
Balance, December 31, 2011136,550
 $1,365
 $4,884,903
 $(1,426,550) $(113,147) $84
 $3,346,655
 $317
 $3,346,972


















(1)
All share amounts and computations using such amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the August 14, 2013, four-for-one reverse stock split (See Note 7, Stockholders'Equity).


F-6





COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
Stockholders' Equity    Stockholders' Equity    
Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Cumulative
Distributions
in Excess of
Earnings
 
Redeemable
Common
Stock
 
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 
Total Columbia Property
Trust, Inc.
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Nonredeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital(1)
 
Cumulative
Distributions
in Excess of
Earnings
 
Redeemable
Common
Stock
 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total Columbia Property
Trust, Inc.
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Nonredeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Shares Amount 
Shares(1)
 
Amount(1)
 
Balance, December 31, 2010540,907
 $5,409
 $4,835,088
 $(1,212,472) $(161,189) $(11,139) $3,455,697
 $347
 $3,456,044
Balance, December 31, 2011136,550
 $1,365
 $4,884,903
 $(1,426,550) $(113,147) $84
 $3,346,655
 $317
 $3,346,972
Issuance of common stock14,808
 148
 130,141
 
 
 
 130,289
 
 130,289
4,166
 42
 118,346
 
 
 
 118,388
 
 118,388
Redemptions of common stock(9,517) (95) (84,423) 
 
 
 (84,518) 
 (84,518)(3,815) (38) (101,358) 
 
 
 (101,396) 
 (101,396)
Decrease in redeemable common stock
 
 
 
 48,042
 
 48,042
 
 48,042

 
 
 
 13,621
 
 13,621
 
 13,621
Distributions to common stockholders
($0.50 per share)

 
 
 (270,720) 
 
 (270,720) 
 (270,720)
Distributions to common stockholders
($1.88 per share)

 
 
 (256,020) 
 
 (256,020) 
 (256,020)
Offering Costs
 
 (7) 
 
 
 (7) 
 (7)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (44) (44)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (15) (15)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures
 
 5
 
 
 
 5
 (306) (301)
Net income attributable to common
stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.

 
 
 56,642
 
 
 56,642
 
 56,642

 
 
 48,039
 
 
 48,039
 
 48,039
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 14
 14

 
 
 
 
 
 
 4
 4
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap
 
 
 
 
 11,223
 11,223
 
 11,223

 
 
 
 
 (5,305) (5,305) 
 (5,305)
Balance, December 31, 2011546,198
 $5,462
 $4,880,806
 $(1,426,550) $(113,147) $84
 $3,346,655
 $317
 $3,346,972
Balance, December 31, 2012136,901
 $1,369
 $4,901,889
 $(1,634,531) $(99,526) $(5,221) $3,163,980
 $
 $3,163,980



(1)
All share amounts and computations using such amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the August 14, 2013, four-for-one reverse stock split (See Note 7, Stockholders'Equity).


















F-7





COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)

 Stockholders' Equity    
 Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Cumulative
Distributions
in Excess of
Earnings
 
Redeemable
Common
Stock
 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Nonredeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
 Shares Amount       
Balance, December 31, 2011546,198
 $5,462
 $4,880,806
 $(1,426,550) $(113,147) $84
 $3,346,655
 $317
 $3,346,972
Issuance of common stock16,666
 167
 118,221
 
 
 
 118,388
 
 118,388
Redemptions of common stock(15,260) (153) (101,243) 
 
 
 (101,396) 
 (101,396)
Decrease in redeemable common stock

 
 
 
 13,621
 
 13,621
 
 13,621
Distributions to common stockholders
($0.47 per share)

 
 
 (256,020) 
 
 (256,020) 
 (256,020)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (15) (15)
Offering costs
 

 (7) 

 

 

 (7) 

 (7)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in
  consolidated joint ventures

 
 5
 
 
 
 5
 (306) (301)
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
 
 
 48,039
 
 
 48,039
 
 48,039
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4
 4
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap
 
 
 
 
 (5,305) (5,305) 
 (5,305)
Balance, December 31, 2012547,604
 $5,476
 $4,897,782
 $(1,634,531) $(99,526) $(5,221) $3,163,980
 $
 $3,163,980
 Stockholders' Equity
 Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital(1)
 
Cumulative
Distributions
in Excess of
Earnings
 
Redeemable
Common
Stock
 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Shares(1)
 
Amount(1)
     
Balance, December 31, 2012136,901
 $1,369
 $4,901,889
 $(1,634,531) $(99,526) $(5,221) $3,163,980
Issuance of common stock1,665
 17
 46,585
 
 
 
 46,602
Stock compensation
 
 855
 
 
 
 855
Redemptions of common stock(4,373) (44) (112,062) 
 
 
 (112,106)
Decrease in redeemable common stock
 
 
 
 99,526
 
 99,526
Tender repurchase of common stock(9,363) (94) (233,968) 
 
 
 (234,062)
Distributions to common stockholders
($1.44 per share)

 
 
 (191,473) 
 
 (191,473)
Tender offer and offering costs
 
 (3,133) 
 
 
 (3,133)
Net income
 
 
 15,720
 
 
 15,720
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 
 
 
 (83) (83)
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap
 
 
 
 
 1,997
 1,997
Balance, December 31, 2013124,830
 $1,248
 $4,600,166
 $(1,810,284) $
 $(3,307) $2,787,823

(1)
All share amounts and computations using such amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the August 14, 2013, four-for-one reverse stock split (See Note 7, Stockholders'Equity).
See accompanying notes.





F-8




COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Years ended December 31,Years ended December 31,
2012 2011 20102013 2012 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:          
Net income$48,043
 $56,656
 $23,340
$15,720
 $48,043
 $56,656
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Straight-line rental income(11,033) (22,165) (6,544)(22,793) (11,033) (22,165)
Depreciation120,307
 119,772
 102,558
119,835
 120,307
 119,772
Amortization100,482
 122,807
 124,360
84,630
 100,482
 122,807
(Gain) loss on interest rate swaps(173) 28,635
 9,485
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate assets(20,117) 
 161
Impairment losses on real estate assets18,467
 5,817
 
29,737
 18,467
 5,817
Gains on early extinguishment of debt
 (66,540) 
Remeasurement gain on foreign currency
 
 686
Noncash interest expense3,881
 23,967
 18,703
3,602
 3,881
 23,967
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:     
Increase in tenant receivables, net(4,767) (1,438) (2,895)
Loss (gain) on interest rate swaps(5,530) (173) 28,635
Gain on sale of discontinued operations(11,225) (20,117) 
Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt4,709
 
 (66,540)
Stock-based compensation expense1,055
 
 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions:     
Decrease (increase) in tenant receivables, net6,249
 (4,767) (1,438)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets2,344
 (4,443) (4,219)(4,097) 2,344
 (4,443)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses4,270
 8,114
 2,418
4,207
 4,270
 8,114
Decrease in due to affiliates(1,411) (1,146) (360)(1,801) (1,411) (1,146)
(Decrease) increase in deferred income(7,454) 9,122
 2,413
Increase (decrease) in deferred income(5,969) (7,454) 9,122
Net cash provided by operating activities252,839
 279,158
 270,106
218,329
 252,839
 279,158
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:          
Net proceeds from the sale of real estate304,264
 
 15,219
565,945
 304,264
 
Investment in real estate and earnest money paid(233,798) (638,783) (318,948)
Acquisition of real estate assets and related intangibles
 (188,750) (609,492)
Capitalized expenditures(44,856) (45,048) (29,291)
Deferred lease costs paid(39,419) (27,307) (8,979)(25,700) (39,419) (27,307)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities31,047
 (666,090) (312,708)495,389
 31,047
 (666,090)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:          
Financing costs paid(4,198) (12,395) (7,338)(3,721) (4,198) (12,395)
Proceeds from lines of credit and notes payable599,000
 1,543,500
 88,000
301,000
 599,000
 1,543,500
Repayments of lines of credit and notes payable(627,191) (1,168,278) (162,742)(461,940) (627,191) (1,168,278)
Prepayment penalty on early extinguishment of debt(4,709) 
 
Proceeds from issuance of bonds payable
 248,237
 

 
 248,237
Issuance of common stock118,388
 130,289
 483,559
46,402
 118,388
 130,289
Redemptions of common stock(99,381) (82,892) (72,757)(115,781) (99,381) (82,892)
Tender offer redemptions of common stock(234,062) 
 
Distributions paid to stockholders(137,632) (140,431) (150,246)(145,071) (137,632) (140,431)
Distributions paid to stockholders and reinvested in shares of our common stock(118,388) (130,289) (163,569)(46,402) (118,388) (130,289)
Redemption of noncontrolling interests(301) (87) 

 (301) (87)
Commissions on stock sales and related dealer-manager fees paid
 
 (29,801)
Offering costs paid(11) 
 (5,285)(3,133) (11) 
Distributions paid to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests(15) (44) (250)
 (15) (44)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(269,729) 387,610
 (20,429)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents14,157
 678
 (63,031)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(667,417) (269,729) 387,610
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents46,301
 14,157
 678
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents32
 (92) (812)(103) 32
 (92)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period39,468
 38,882
 102,725
53,657
 39,468
 38,882
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$53,657
 $39,468
 $38,882
$99,855
 $53,657
 $39,468
See accompanying notes.


F-9




COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 20122013, 20112012, AND 20102011
1.Organization
On February 25,October 10, 2013, Wells Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. changed its name to Columbia Property Trust, Inc. ("Columbia Property Trust"). listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") under the ticker symbol "CXP." Columbia Property Trust is a Maryland corporation that operates in a manner as to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for federal income tax purposes and engages in the acquisition and ownership of commercial real estate properties, including properties that have operating histories, are newly constructed, or are under construction. Columbia Property Trust was incorporated in 2003, commenced operations in 2004, and conducts business primarily through Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P., formerly known as Wells Operating Partnership II, 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 itits 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, and consolidated joint ventures.
Columbia Property Trust seeks to invest in high-quality, income-generating office properties leased to creditworthy companies and governmental entities. As of December 31, 2013, Columbia Property Trust owned interests in 42 office properties and one hotel, which include 59 operational buildings, comprising approximately 16.8 million square feet of commercial space located in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Of these office properties, 41 are wholly owned and one is owned through a consolidated subsidiary. As of December 31, 2013, our office properties were approximately 92.3% leased.
From inception through February 27, 2013, Columbia Property Trust has operated as an externally advised REIT pursuant to an advisory agreement under which a subsidiary of Wells Real Estate Funds ("WREF"), including most recently Wells Real EstateColumbia Property Trust Advisory Services, II, LLC ("WREAS II"Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services"), and its affiliates performed certain key functions on behalf of Columbia Property Trust, including, among others, managing the day-to-day operations, investing capital proceeds, and arranging financings. Also during this period of time, a subsidiary of WREF, including most recently Wells Real EstateColumbia Property Trust Services, LLC ("WRES"Columbia Property Trust Services"), provided the personnel necessary to carry out property management services on behalf of Wells Management Company, Inc. ("Wells Management") and its affiliates pursuant to thea property management agreement. The advisory agreement and property management agreement are described in Note 10, Related-Party Transactions and Agreements
On February 28, 2013, Columbia Property Trust terminatedbecame a self-managed company by terminating the above-mentioned advisory agreement and property management agreement, and acquired WREAS IIacquiring Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services and WRES.Columbia Property Trust Services. As a result, the contractual services described above will beare now performed by employees of Columbia Property Trust going forward (other than the services to be provided by WREF under the Investor Services Agreement).Trust. Contemporaneous with this transaction, Columbia Property Trust entered into a consulting agreement and an investor services agreement with WREF for the remainder of 2013. While no fees were paid to execute this transaction,for the acquisition of Columbia Property Trust will payAdvisory Services or Columbia Property Trust Services, Columbia Property Trust paid fees to WREF for consulting and investor services for the remainder of 2013. For additional details about this transactionthese transactions and the related agreements, please refer to Note 10.10, Related-Party Transactions and Agreements.
Columbia Property Trust typically invests in high-quality, income-generating office properties leased to creditworthy companies and governmental entities. As of December 31, 2012, Columbia Property Trust owned interests in 61 office properties and one hotel, which include 83 operational buildings, comprising approximately 21.0 million square feet of commercial space located in 19 states; the District of Columbia; and Moscow, Russia. Of these office properties, 60 are wholly owned and one is owned through a consolidated subsidiary. As of December 31, 2012, the office properties were approximately 92.9% leased.
From December 2003 through June 2010, Columbia Property Trust raised proceeds through three uninterrupted public offerings of shares of its common stock. Columbia Property Trust is continuing to offer shares of its common stock to its current investors through its distribution reinvestment plan ("DRP") pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3. Columbia Property Trust typically invests in high-quality, income-generating office properties leased to creditworthy companies and governmental entities.
As of December 31, 2012, Columbia Property Trust had raised gross offering proceeds from the sale of common stock under its public offerings of approximately $6.1 billion. After deductions from such gross offering proceeds for selling commissions and dealer-manager fees of approximately $509.5 million, acquisition fees of approximately $116.8 million, other organization and offering expenses of approximately $75.9 million, and common stock redemptions pursuant to its share redemption program of approximately $654.9 million, Columbia Property Trust had received aggregate net offering proceeds of approximately $4.7 billion. Substantially all of Columbia Property Trust's net offering proceeds have been invested in real estate.
Columbia Property Trust's stock is not listed on a public securities exchange. However, Columbia Property Trust's charter requires that in the event Columbia Property Trust's stock is not listed on a national securities exchange by October 2015, Columbia Property Trust must either seek stockholder approval to extend or amend this listing deadline or seek stockholder approval to begin liquidating investments and distributing the resulting proceeds to the stockholders. If Columbia Property Trust seeks stockholder approval to extend or amend this listing date and does not obtain it, Columbia Property Trust would then be required to seek stockholder approval to liquidate. In this circumstance, if Columbia Property Trust seeks and does not obtain approval to liquidate, Columbia Property Trust would not be required to list or liquidate and could continue to operate indefinitely as an unlisted company.


F-10




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.


F-10


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 ("ASC") 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.
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. No interest was capitalized during 2013 or 2012 and 2011, 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  40 years
 Building improvements  5-25 years
 Site improvements  15 years
 Tenant improvements  Shorter of economic life or lease term
 Intangible lease assets  Lease term



F-11




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: (i) recently quoted market prices, (ii) market prices for comparable properties, or (iii) the present value of future cash flows, including estimated salvage 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.
In the third quarterProjections of 2012,expected future operating cash flows require that Columbia Property Trust focused on refiningestimates future market rental income amounts subsequent to the portfolio by marketingexpiration of current lease agreements, property operating expenses, the number of months it takes to re-lease the property, and negotiating the salenumber of a collectionyears the property is held for investment, among other factors. The subjectivity ofnine assets


F-11


assumptions used in outlying markets (the "Nine Property Sale"). Columbia Property Trust evaluated the recoverabilityfuture cash flow analysis, including discount rates, could result in an incorrect assessment of the carrying valuesproperty's fair value and could result in the misstatement of these assets pursuant to the accounting policy outlined above and determined that the carrying value of the 180 E 100 South property in Salt Lake City, Utah, one of the properties in the Nine Property Sale, was no longer recoverable due to the change in disposition strategy and the shortening of the expected hold period for this asset in the third quarter of 2012. As a result, Columbia Property Trust reduced the carrying value of the 180 E 100 South property to reflect fair valueTrust's real estate assets and recorded a corresponding property impairment loss of $18.5 million in the third quarter of 2012related intangible assets and net income (loss).
During the third quarter of 2011,, Columbia Property Trust evaluated the recoverability of the carrying value of the Manhattan Towers property and determined that it was not recoverable, as defined by the accounting policy outlined above. The Manhattan Towers property is located in Manhattan Beach, California, and includes two office buildings, which had total occupancy of 22%. In the third quarter of 2011,, upon considering the economic impact of various property disposition scenarios not previously contemplated, including the likelihood of achieving the projected returns associated with each scenario, Columbia Property Trust opted to transfer the Manhattan Towers property to an affiliate of the lender in full settlement of a $75.0 million nonrecourse mortgage loan through a deed in lieu of foreclosure transaction, which closed on September 6, 2011. As a result of this transaction, Columbia Property Trust reduced the carrying value of the Manhattan Towers property to its fair value, estimated based on the present value of estimated future property cash flows, by recognizing a property impairment loss of approximately $5.8 million, which is included in operating income (loss) from discontinued operations in the statement of operations; and recognized a gain on early extinguishment of debt of $13.5 million, which is reflected as gain on disposition of discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations.
In the third quarter of 2012, Columbia Property Trust focused on refining the portfolio by marketing and negotiating the sale of a collection of nine assets in outlying markets (the "Nine Property Sale"). Columbia Property Trust evaluated the recoverability of the carrying values of these assets pursuant to the accounting policy outlined above and determined that the carrying value of the 180 E 100 South property in Salt Lake City, Utah, one of the properties in the Nine Property Sale, was no longer recoverable due to the change in disposition strategy and the shortening of the expected hold period for this asset in the third quarter of 2012. As a result, Columbia Property Trust reduced the carrying value of the 180 E 100 South property to reflect fair value and recorded a corresponding property impairment loss of $18.5 million in the third quarter of 2012, which is included in operating income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations.
In connection with furthering its portfolio repositioning efforts, in the first quarter of 2013, Columbia Property Trust initiated a process to market 18 properties for sale. Pursuant to the accounting policy outlined above, Columbia Property Trust evaluated the recoverability of the carrying values of each of these properties and determined that the 120 Eagle Rock property in East Hanover, New Jersey, and the 333 & 777 Republic Drive property in Allen Park, Michigan, were no longer recoverable due to shortening the respective expected property holding periods in connection with these repositioning efforts. As a result, Columbia Property Trust reduced the carrying value of the 120 Eagle Rock property and the 333 & 777 Republic Drive property to reflect their respective fair values estimated, based on projected discounted future cash flows and recorded corresponding property impairment losses of $11.7 million and $5.2 million, respectively, in the first quarter of 2013, which are included in operating income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations.
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 2013, 2012, and 2011 (in thousands) using Level 3 inputs.
  Property Net Book Value Impairment Loss Recognized Fair Value
For the year ended December 31, 2012 180 E 100 South $30,847
 $(18,467) $12,380
For the year ended December 31, 2011 Manhattan Towers $65,317
 $(5,817) $59,500
Property Net Book Value Impairment Loss Recognized Fair Value
2013      
120 Eagle Rock $23,808
 $(11,708) $12,100
333 & 777 Republic Drive $13,359
 $(5,159) $8,200
2012      
180 E 100 South $30,847
 $(18,467) $12,380
2011      
Manhattan Towers $65,317
 $(5,817) $59,500
In connection with finalizing the terms of the sale agreement for these 18 properties (the "18 Property Sale") in November of 2013, Columbia Property Trust reduced the aggregate carrying value of the assets therein to fair value, as estimated based on the approximate contract price of $500 million, by recognizing an additional impairment loss of $12.9 million in the third quarter of 2013, which is included in operating income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations.


F-12


Assets Held for Sale
Columbia Property Trust classifies assets as held for sale according to ASC 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.


F-12




The sale of the property is probable, and transfer of the property is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale, within one year.
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.
At such time that a property is determined to be held for sale, its carrying amount is reduced to the lower of its depreciated book value or its estimated fair value, less costs to sell, and depreciation is no longer recognized. As of December 31, 20112013, Emerald Point and 5995 Opus Parkway werenone of Columbia Property Trust's properties met the criteria to be classified as held for sale at their respective depreciated book values (see Note 12, Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, for additional detail). Both 5995 Opus Parkway and Emerald Point were sold in January 2012.the accompanying balance sheet.
Allocation of Purchase Price of Acquired Assets
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 whereWhere 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.
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


F-13


estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining terms of the leases. 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.


F-13




As of December 31, 20122013 and 20112012, Columbia Property Trust had the following gross intangible in-place lease assets and liabilities (in thousands):
 Intangible Lease Assets 
Intangible
Lease
Origination
Costs
 
Intangible
Below-Market
In-Place Lease
Liabilities
Above-Market
In-Place
Lease Assets
 
Absorption
Period Costs
 
December 31, 2013Gross$80,836
 $388,686
 $365,487
 $150,364
 Intangible Lease Assets 
Intangible
Lease
Origination
Costs
 
Intangible
Below-Market
In-Place Lease
Liabilities
Accumulated Amortization(56,859) (229,065) (216,598) (76,500)
Above-Market
In-Place
Lease Assets

 
Absorption
Period Costs

 Net$23,977
 $159,621
 $148,889
 $73,864
December 31, 2012Gross$86,696
 $459,931
 $437,857
 $182,624
Gross$86,696
 $459,931
 $437,857
 $182,624
Accumulated Amortization(56,259) (248,600) (230,930) (84,326)Accumulated Amortization(56,259) (248,600) (230,930) (84,326)
Net$30,437
 $211,331
 $206,927
 $98,298
Net$30,437
 $211,331
 $206,927
 $98,298
December 31, 2011Gross$109,457
 $515,322
 $468,017
 $163,907
Accumulated Amortization(68,706) (265,844) (236,679) (74,326)
Net$40,751
 $249,478
 $231,338
 $89,581
During 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011, Columbia Property Trust recognized the following amortization of intangible lease assets and liabilities (in thousands):
Intangible Lease Assets 
Intangible
Lease
Origination
Costs
 
Intangible
Below-Market
In-Place Lease
Liabilities
Intangible Lease Assets 
Intangible
Lease
Origination
Costs
 
Intangible
Below-Market
In-Place Lease
Liabilities
Above-Market
In-Place
Lease Assets
 
Absorption
Period Costs
 
Above-Market
In-Place
Lease Assets
 
Absorption
Period Costs
 
For the years ended December 31,              
2013$6,077
 $38,879
 $38,978
 $14,411
2012$8,900
 $48,997
 $42,866
 $15,324
$8,901
 $48,997
 $42,866
 $15,324
2011$14,244
 $62,902
 $50,006
 $17,203
$14,273
 $63,156
 $50,194
 $17,203
2010$17,445
 $60,666
 $50,433
 $14,472
The remaining net intangible assets and liabilities as of December 31, 20122013, will be amortized as follows (in thousands):
Intangible Lease Assets 
Intangible
Lease
Origination
Costs
 
Intangible
Below-Market
In-Place Lease
Liabilities
Intangible Lease Assets 
Intangible
Lease
Origination
Costs
 
Intangible
Below-Market
In-Place Lease
Liabilities
Above-Market
In-Place
Lease Assets
 
Absorption
Period Costs
 
Above-Market
In-Place
Lease Assets
 
Absorption
Period Costs
 
For the years ending December 31,              
2013$6,629
 $39,767
 $39,383
 $14,795
20146,224
 35,771
 36,425
 14,362
$5,403
 $32,746
 $32,861
 $12,351
20155,810
 32,018
 32,980
 12,828
4,555
 29,171
 29,338
 10,930
20165,665
 25,676
 26,382
 10,398
3,823
 22,634
 22,426
 8,582
20172,514
 18,635
 19,495
 8,306
1,954
 16,370
 15,979
 6,500
20181,150
 12,125
 11,542
 5,764
Thereafter3,595
 59,464
 52,262
 37,609
7,092
 46,575
 36,743
 29,737
$30,437
 $211,331
 $206,927
 $98,298
$23,977
 $159,621
 $148,889
 $73,864
Weighted-Average Amortization Period4 years
 6 years
 6 years
 7 years
4 years
 5 years
 5 years
 7 years
Intangible Assets and Liabilities Arising from In-Place Leases whereWhere Columbia Property Trust is the Lessee
In-place ground leases where Columbia Property Trust is the lessee may have 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, measured over a period equal to the remaining terms of the leases. The capitalized above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as intangible lease liabilities and assets, respectively,


F-14


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 $110.7 million as of December 31, 20122013 and 2011,2012, net of accumulated amortization of $11.013.1 million and $8.9$11.0 million as of December 31, 20122013 and 20112012, respectively. Columbia Property Trust recognized amortization of these assets of approximately $2.1 million for each of the years ended 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011.


F-14




As of December 31, 20122013, the remaining net below-market lease asset will be amortized as follows (in thousands):
For the year ending December 31: 
2013$2,069
For the years ending December 31: 
20142,069
$2,069
20152,069
2,069
20162,069
2,069
20172,069
2,069
20182,069
Thereafter89,347
87,277
$99,692
$97,622
Weighted-Average Amortization Period49 years
48 years
Cash and Cash Equivalents
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, 20122013 and 20112012.
Tenant Receivables, net
Tenant receivables are comprised of rental and reimbursement billings due from tenants and the cumulative amount of future adjustments necessary to present rental income on a straight-line basis. 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 of approximately $0.2$(0.1) million and $0.3$0.2 million for 20122013 and 20112012, respectively.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
Prepaid expenses and other assets primarily are comprised of earnest money and deposits paid in connection with future acquisitions and borrowings, 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, certain corporate assets, hotel inventory, and deferred tax assets. Prepaid expenses and other assets will be expensed as incurred or reclassified to other asset accounts upon being put into service in future periods.     
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs are comprised of costs incurred in connection with securing financing from third-party lenders and are capitalized and amortized over the term of the related financing arrangements. Columbia Property Trust recognized amortization of deferred financing costs for the years ended December 31, 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011, of approximately $3.23.8 million, $8.43.2 million, and $4.18.4 million, respectively, which is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Deferred Lease Costs
Deferred lease costs include (i) costs incurred to procure leases, which are capitalized and recognized as amortization expense on a straight-line basis over the terms of the lease, and (ii) common area maintenance costs that are recoverable from tenants under the terms of the existing leases. Such costs are capitalized and recognized as operating expenses over the shorter of the lease term or the recovery period provided for in the lease. Columbia Property Trust recognized amortization of deferred lease costs of approximately $10.913.1 million, $6.810.9 million, and $4.76.8 million for 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011, respectively, the majority of which is recorded as amortization. Upon receiving notification of a tenant's intention to terminate a lease, unamortized deferred lease costs are amortized over the shortened lease period.



F-15


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


F-15




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. In December 2013, upon maturity, Columbia Property Trust settled the $216.0 million and $250.0 million development authority bonds and the corresponding obligations under capital leases related to the Lenox Park Buildings and Lindbergh Center, respectively. In December 2012, Columbia Property Trust settled the $60.0$60.0 million development authority bond and relatedthe corresponding obligation under capital lease at maturity related to One Glenlake Parkway at expiration. In connection with the September 2010 sale of New Manchester One, the related development and authority bond and capital lease obligation, both equal to $18.0 million, were transferred to the buyer. See Note 12, Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale, for additional details.Parkway.
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 with a corresponding adjustment to building. The fair value adjustment is amortized to interest expense over the term of the loan using the effective interest method.
As of December 31, 20122013 and 20112012, the estimated fair value of Columbia Property Trust's line of credit and notes payable was approximately $1,433.11,245.3 million and $1,282.61,433.1 million, respectively. Columbia Property Trust estimated the fair values of its line of credit by obtaining estimates for similar facilities from multiple market participants as of the respective reporting dates. The fair values of the notes payable 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. The discounted cash flow method of assessing fair value results in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
Bonds Payable
On April 4, 2011, Columbia Property Trust sold $250.0 million of its seven-year unsecured 5.875% senior notes at 99.295% of their face value (the "2018 Bonds Payable"). The discount on bonds payable is amortized to interest expense over the term of the bonds using the effective-interest method.
The estimated fair value of Columbia Property Trust's 2018 Bonds Payable as of December 31, 20122013 and 20112012, was approximately $250.9250.8 million and $251.1250.9 million, respectively. The fair value of the 2018 Bonds Payable was estimated based on discounted cash flow analyses using the current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing as the 2018 Bonds Payable arrangements as of the respective reporting dates. The discounted cash flow method of assessing fair value results in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests represent the equity interests of consolidated subsidiaries that are not owned by Columbia Property Trust. Noncontrolling interests are adjusted for contributions, distributions, and earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest holders of the consolidated joint ventures. Pursuant to the terms of the consolidated joint venture agreements, all earnings and distributions are allocated to joint ventures in accordance with the terms of the respective joint venture agreements. Earnings allocated to such noncontrolling interest holders are recorded as net loss (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
In April 2012, Columbia Property Trust purchased the remaining 0.7% interest in the One Robbins Road and Four Robbins Road Buildings for $0.3 million from an unaffiliated party. The purchase price approximated the book value of the noncontrolling interest at the time of purchase.
Redeemable Common Stock
UnderIn preparation for listing, Columbia Property Trust'sTrust terminated its former share redemption program ("SRP"),effective July 31, 2013. Previously, under the SRP, the decision to honor redemptions, subject to certain plan requirements and limitations, fallsfell outside the control of Columbia Property Trust. As a result, until the termination of the SRP, Columbia Property Trust recordsrecorded redeemable common stock in the temporary equity section of its consolidated balance sheet.


F-16


Total redemptions (including those tendered within two years of a stockholder's death) arewere limited to the extent that they would cause both (i) the aggregate amount paid for all redemptions during the then-current calendar year to exceed 100% of the net proceeds raised under the DRPDividend Reinvestment Program (the "DRP") during such calendar year, and (ii) the total number of shares redeemed during the then-current calendar year to exceed 5.0% of the weighted-average number of shares outstanding in the prior calendar year. Therefore, Columbia Property Trust measuresmeasured redeemable common stock at the greater of these limits (or, for the periods presented in this report, 5.0% of the weighted-average number of shares outstanding in the prior calendar year, multiplied by the maximum price at which future shares could be redeemed), less the amount incurred to redeem shares during the current calendar year. The maximum price at which shares could be redeemed


F-16




(i.e. (i.e., in cases of death, disability, or qualification for federal assistance for confinement to a long-term care facility) was measured at the most recently reported net asset value per share of $7.33 and $7.47 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.share.
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 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 lossgain (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, 20122013 and 20112012 (in thousands):
   Estimated Fair Value as of   Estimated Fair Value as of
 December 31, December 31,
Instrument Type Balance Sheet Classification 2012 2011 Balance Sheet Classification 2013 2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:        
Interest rate contracts Accounts payable $(5,305) $
 Accounts payable $(3,307) $(5,305)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:        
Interest rate contracts Accounts payable $(13,109) $(1,722) Accounts payable $(7,579) $(13,109)


F-17


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. The fair value of Columbia Property Trust's interest rate swaps were $(18.4)(10.9) million and $(1.7)(18.4) million at December 31, 20122013 and 20112012, respectively.


F-17




Years ended December 31,Years ended December 31,
2012 20112013 2012
Market value adjustment to interest rate swaps designated as hedging instruments and
included in other comprehensive income
$(5,305) $11,223
$1,997
 $(5,305)
Loss on interest rate swap recognized through earnings$(1,225) $(38,383)$(342) $(1,225)
During the periods presented, there was no 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 once 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 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011.
Columbia Property Trust owns 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 is recognized when rooms are occupied, when services have been performed, and when products are delivered.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share isare calculated as net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share equals basic earnings per share, adjusted to reflect the dilution that would occur if all outstanding securities convertible into common shares or contracts to issue common shares were converted/exercised and the related proceeds were used to repurchase common shares. As the exercise price of Columbia Property Trust's director stock options exceeds the current offeringmarket price of Columbia Property Trust's common stock, the impact of assuming that the outstanding25,000 director stock options outstanding under the Director Plan (see Note 7, Equity) have been exercised is anti-dilutive. Therefore, basic earnings per share equals diluted earnings per share for each of the periods presented.
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.


F-18


WellsColumbia Property Trust TRS, II, LLC ("WellsColumbia TRS"); Wells, Columbia KCP TRS, LLC ("WellsColumbia KCP TRS");, and WellsColumbia Energy TRS, LLC ("WellsColumbia Energy TRS") (collectively, the "TRS Entities") are wholly owned subsidiaries of Columbia Property Trust, are organized as Delaware limited liability companies, and operate, among other things, 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


F-18




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.
Operating Segments
Columbia Property Trust operates in a single reporting segment, and the presentation of Columbia Property Trust's financial condition and performance is consistent with the way in which Columbia Property Trust's operations are managed.
Reclassification
Certain prior period amounts may be reclassified to conform with the current-period financial statement presentation, including assets held for sale and discontinued operations (see Note 12, Assets Held for SaleDiscontinued Operations) and Discontinued Operationsequity accounts impacted by the Reverse Stock Split (see Note 7, Stockholders' Equity).
3.Real Estate Transactions
Acquisitions
Columbia Property Trust did not acquire any properties during 2013. During 2012, and 2011, Columbia Property Trust acquired interests in the following properties (in thousands):
Property Name City State 
Acquisition
Date
 Land 
Buildings
and
Improvements
 Deferred Lease Costs 
Intangible
Lease
Assets
 
Intangible
Lease
Origination
 
Below-
Market
Lease
Liability
 Notes Payable Step Up Swap 
Total
Purchase
Price
 
Lease
Details
2012                          
333 Market Street San Francisco CA 12/21/2012 $114,483
 $273,203
 $
 $19,637
 $26,824
 $(25,507) $(1,830) $(11,560) $395,250
 
(1) 
        $114,483
 $273,203
 $
 $19,637
 $26,824
 $(25,507) $(1,830) $(11,560) $395,250
  
2011                          
Market Square Buildings Washington, DC N/A 3/7/2011 $152,629
 $412,548
 $
 $45,858
 $12,031
 $(19,680) $
 $
 $603,386
 
(2) 
544 Lakeview(3)

Vernon Hills IL 4/1/2011 3,006
 3,100
 
 
 
 
 
 
 6,106
 
(4) 
        $155,635
 $415,648
 $
 $45,858
 $12,031
 $(19,680) $
 $
 $609,492
  
Property Name City State 
Acquisition
Date
 Land 
Buildings
and
Improvements
 
Intangible
Lease
Assets
 
Intangible
Lease
Origination
 
Below-Market
Lease
Liability
 Notes Payable Step Up Swap 
Total
Purchase
Price
 
Lease
Details
333 Market Street San Francisco CA 12/21/2012 $114,483
 $273,203
 $19,637
 $26,824
 $(25,507) $(1,830) $(11,560) $395,250
 
(1) 
        $114,483
 $273,203
 $19,637
 $26,824
 $(25,507) $(1,830) $(11,560) $395,250
  
(1) 
As of the acquisition date, 333 Market Street was 100% leased to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., through 2026.
(2)
As
The acquisition of the acquisition date, the Market Square Buildings were 96.2% leased to 41 tenants, including Fulbright and Jaworski (18.8%), Shearman and Sterling (16.6%), and Edison Electric Institute (11.3%).
(3)
Columbia Property Trust acquired a 50.0% controlling interest in a consolidated joint venture that owns 100.0% of 544 Lakeview, by paying $0.9 million in cash and assuming (i) a mortgage note of $9.1 million, which was included on the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2011, net of discount of $0.4 million, and (ii) escrow balances of approximately $3.2 million.
(4)
As of the acquisition date, the Lakeview Building was vacant.
The acquisitions of 333 Market Street and 544 Lakeview areBuilding is immaterial and, as a result, pro forma financial information is not provided.
Financial informationInformation for Market Square Buildings Acquisition
In March 2011, Columbia Property Trust acquired the Market Square Buildings in Washington, D.C., for $603.4 million. Columbia Property Trust recognized revenues of $38.7 million and a net loss of $16.2 million from the Market Square Buildings acquisition for the period from March 7, 2011 through December 31, 2011.2011. The net loss includes acquisition-related expenses of $9.4 million. Please refer toSee Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, for a discussion of the estimated useful life for each asset class.


F-19




The following unaudited pro forma statements of operations presented for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, have been prepared for Columbia Property Trust to give effect to the acquisition of the Market Square Buildings as if the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2010.2011. The unaudited pro forma financial information has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of future results or of actual results that would have been achieved had the acquisition of the Market Square Buildings acquisition been consummated as of January 1, 20102011 (in thousands):
Years ended December 31,As of December 31,
2011 20102011
Revenues (1)
$585,129
 $555,161
$501,627
Net income attributable to common stockholders$53,567
 $1,974
$53,567
(1) 
Prior-period amounts adjusted to conform with current-period presentation, including classifying revenues generated by properties held for sale and by properties sold, as discontinued operations for all periods presented (see Note 12,Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations).


F-19


Financial Information for Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services and Columbia Property Trust Services
As described in Note 1, Organization, Columbia Property Trust acquired Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services and Columbia Property Trust Services on February 28, 2013. The following unaudited pro forma statements of operations presented for 2013, 2012, and 2011 have been prepared for Columbia Property Trust to give effect to the acquisitions of Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services and Columbia Property Trust Services as if the acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2011. 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 the acquisitions of Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services and Columbia Property Trust Services been consummated as of January 1, 2011 (in thousands):
 As of December 31,
 2013 2012 2011
Revenues$526,966
 $462,786
 $575,175
Net income attributable to common stockholders$47,661
 $47,591
 $83,615
Dispositions
18 Property Sale
On November 5, 2013, Columbia Property Trust closed on the 18 Property Sale to an unaffiliated third party for $521.5 million, exclusive of closing costs. In connection with marketing these assets for sale and finalizing the terms of the sale agreement, Columbia Property Trust recognized aggregate impairment losses of $29.7 million. After considering the impact of these impairment losses, upon closing in the fourth quarter of 2013, the 18 Property Sale yielded a net gain of approximately $1.2 million, which is included in income from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
The following properties make up the 18 Property Sale:
2500 Windy Ridge ParkwaySterling Commerce Center11200 West Parkland Avenue
4100-4300 Wildwood Parkway4300 Centreway PlaceOne Century Place
4200 Wildwood Parkway919 Hidden Ridge1200 Morris Drive
4241 Irwin Simpson333 & 777 Republic Drive15815 25th Avenue West
8990 Duke Road120 Eagle Rock16201 25th Avenue West
Chase Center BuildingCollege Park Plaza13655 Riverport Drive
Dvintsev Business Center – Tower B
On March 21, 2013, Columbia Property Trust closed on the sale of the Dvintsev Business Center – Tower B building in Moscow, Russia, and its holding entity, Landlink Ltd., which was 100% owned by Columbia Property Trust, for $67.5 million, exclusive of transaction costs, resulting in a gain on disposition of discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations of $10.0 million.
Nine Property Sale
On December 12, 2012, Columbia Property Trust closed on the Nine Property Sale for $260.5 million, exclusive of closing costs to an unaffiliated third party. The following properties make up the portfolio of assets sold in the Nine Property Sale: One West Fourth Street, 180 E 100 South, Baldwin Point, Tampa Commons, Lakepointe 5, Lakepointe 3, 11950 Corporate Boulevard, Edgewater Corporate Center, and 2000 Park Lane. In connection with changing the disposition strategy for these assets, Columbia Property Trust recorded an impairment loss of $18.5 million on the 180 E 100 South property in the third quarter of 2012.  After reflecting this impairment loss, upon closing in the fourth quarter of 2012, the Nine Property Sale yielded a net gain of $3.2 million, which is included in income from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The following properties make up the portfolio of assets sold in the Nine Property Sale:
One West Fourth StreetTampa Commons11950 Corporate Boulevard
180 E 100 SouthLakepointe 5Edgewater Corporate Center
Baldwin PointLakepointe 32000 Park Lane


F-20


Emerald Point and 5995 Opus Parkway
In January 2012, Columbia Property Trust closed on the sale of the Emerald Point Building for $37.3 million, exclusive of transaction costs, and on the sale of the 5995 Opus Parkway for $22.8 million, exclusive of transaction costs, resulting in a gain on disposition of discontinued operations of $16.9 million.
Manhattan Towers
On September 6, 2011, Columbia Property Trust transferred the Manhattan Towers property, an office building located in Manhattan Beach, California, to an affiliate of its lender in connection with settling a $75.0 million mortgage note through a deed in lieu of foreclosure transaction, resulting in a $13.5 million gain on extinguishment of debt.
For further discussion of impairment related to these dispositions, see section Evaluating the Recoverability of Real Estate Assets of Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. For further discussion of the financial impact of these dispositions, see Note 12, Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.


F-20




4.Line of Credit and Notes Payable
As of December 31, 20122013 and 2011,2012, Columbia Property Trust had the following line of credit and notes payable indebtedness outstanding (excluding bonds payable; see Note 5, Bonds Payable) in thousands:
 Rate as of December 31, 2012 Term Debt or Interest Only 
Outstanding Balance as of
December 31,
 Rate as of December 31, 2013 Term Debt or Interest Only 
Outstanding Balance as of
December 31,
Facility Maturity 2012 2011 Maturity 2013 2012
$450 Million Term Loan LIBOR + 185 bp
(1) 
 Interest only 2/3/2016 $450,000
 $
 LIBOR + 150 bp
(1) 
 Interest only 2/3/2016 $450,000
 $450,000
Market Square Buildings mortgage note 5.07% Interest only 7/1/2023 325,000
 325,000
 5.07% Interest only 7/1/2023 325,000
 325,000
333 Market Street Building mortgage note LIBOR + 202 bp
(2) 
 Interest only 7/1/2015 208,308
 
 LIBOR + 202 bp
(2) 
 Interest only 7/1/2015 207,559
 208,308
100 East Pratt Street Building mortgage note 5.08% Interest only 6/11/2017 105,000
 105,000
 5.08% Interest only 6/11/2017 105,000
 105,000
Wildwood Buildings mortgage note 5.00% Interest only 12/1/2014 90,000
 90,000
263 Shuman Boulevard Building mortgage note 5.55% Interest only 7/1/2017 49,000
 49,000
 5.55% Interest only 7/1/2017 49,000
 49,000
JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility 2.62%
(3) 
 Interest only 5/7/2015 42,000
 484,000
SanTan Corporate Center mortgage notes 5.83% Interest only 10/11/2016 39,000
 39,000
 5.83% Interest only 10/11/2016 39,000
 39,000
One Glenlake Building mortgage note (4)
 5.80%
 Term debt 12/10/2018 37,204
 
Three Glenlake Building mortgage note LIBOR + 90 bp
(5) 
 Interest only
(6) 
 7/31/2013 26,264
 25,958
One Glenlake Building mortgage note 5.80% Term debt 12/10/2018 34,713
 37,204
215 Diehl Road Building mortgage note 5.55% Interest only 7/1/2017 21,000
 21,000
 5.55% Interest only 7/1/2017 21,000
 21,000
544 Lakeview Building mortgage note 5.54% Interest only 12/1/2014 8,842
 8,707
 5.54% Interest only 12/1/2014 8,977
 8,842
One West Fourth Street Building mortgage note (4)
 5.80% Term debt 12/10/2018 
 39,555
Highland Landmark Building mortgage note 4.81% Interest only 1/10/2012 
 33,840
JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility LIBOR + 130 bp
(3) 
 Interest only 8/21/2017 
 42,000
Wildwood Buildings mortgage note 5.00% Interest only 12/1/2014 
 90,000
Three Glenlake Building mortgage note LIBOR + 90 bp
 Interest only
(4) 
 7/31/2013 
 26,264
Total indebtedness   $1,401,618
 $1,221,060
   $1,240,249
 $1,401,618
(1) 
Columbia Property Trust is party to an interest rate swap agreement, which effectively fixes its interest rate on the $450 million Million Term Loan at 2.63%2.28% per annum and terminates on February 3, 2016. This interest rate swap agreement qualifies for hedge accounting treatment; therefore, changes in fair value are recorded as a market value adjustment to interest rate swap in the accompanying consolidated statements of other comprehensive income.
(2) 
Columbia Property Trust is party to an interest rate swap agreement, which effectively fixes its interest rate on the 333 Market Street Building mortgage note at 4.75% per annum and terminates on July 1, 2015. This interest rate swap agreement does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment; therefore, changes in fair value are recorded as loss on interest rate swaps in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
(3) 
The JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the "JPMorgan Chase Bank") unsecured debt bears interest at a rate based on, at the option of Columbia Property Trust, LIBOR for seven-day or one-, two-, three-, or six-month periods,, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25%1.00% to 2.05%1.70%, or the alternate base rate for any day is the greatest of the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank as its prime rate in effect in its principal office in New York City for such day plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.60%0.00% to 2.40%0.70%.
(4) 
As part of the Nine Property Sale, the outstanding balance on the One West Fourth Street Building mortgage noteInterest was transferred to the One Glenlake Building.
(5)
Columbia Property Trust is party to an interest rate swap agreement, which effectively fixes its interest rate on the Three Glenlake Building mortgage note at 5.95% per annum and terminates on July 31, 2013. This interest rate swap agreement does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment; therefore, changes in fair value are recorded as loss on interest rate swaps in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
(6)
Interest is due monthly; however, under the terms of the loan agreement, a portion of the monthly debt service amount accruesaccrued and iswas added to the outstanding balance of the note over the term.
Unsecured Line of Credit and$450 Million Term Loan
On February 3, 2012,August 21, 2013, Columbia Property Trust closed on a four-year, unsecured term loanamended and restated its $450 Million Term Loan (the "$450 Million Term Loan") with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank (the "$450 Million Term Loan"), which yielded initial gross proceeds of $375.0 million, provided for two accordion options, both of which have been exercised, resulting in additional gross proceeds of $35.0 million inwith JP Morgan Securities, LLC, and PNC Capital Markets, LLC, serving as joint lead arrangers and joint book runners, to, among other things: (i) change the second quarter of 2012 and $40.0 million in the third quarter of 2012, for total outstanding borrowings of $450.0 million as of December 31, 2012. The $450 Million Term Loan bears interest at LIBOR, plus an applicable base margin; however, Columbia Property Trust effectively fixedmargins on the interest rate and subsequent borrowings under the term loan, as described below; (ii) provide for an additional one-year extension option; (iii) provide for four additional accordion options (assuming no change in its corporate credit rating) at 2.63% per annum with interest rate swaps executed contemporaneously with the loan and subsequent accordion options. The $450 Million Term Loan matures on February 3, 2016, provided that certain conditions are met prior to that date. Furthermore, provided that certain additional conditions are met prior to, and at, maturity, the $450 Million Term Loan will become eligible for a one-year extension upon paying an extension fee equal to 0.15% of the outstanding balance. The total proceeds fromaggregate amount


F-21




of $250.0 million, in minimum amounts of $25.0 million each; and (iv) revise certain restrictive covenants under the $450 Million Term Loan were used to repay temporary borrowings,term loan, and thereby create additional borrowing capacity, underflexibility.
The $450 Million Term Loan, as amended, reduced the applicable margin on the interest rate to a range from 1.15% to 1.95% for LIBOR or a range from 0.15% to 0.95% for the margin for the alternate base rate, based on Columbia Property Trust's applicable credit rating. Prior to the amendment of the $450 Million Term Loan, the applicable margin on the interest rate was a range from 1.30% to 2.30% for LIBOR or a range from 0.30% to 1.30% for the margin for the alternate base rate. The interest rate on the $450 Million Term Loan continues to be effectively fixed with an interest rate swap agreement. Based on the terms of the interest rate swap and Columbia Property Trust's current credit rating, the interest rate on the $450 Million Term Loan is effectively fixed at 2.28%.
JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility
On August 21, 2013, Columbia Property Trust also amended and restated the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility (the "JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility"). The majority of these temporary borrowings were drawn with JP Morgan Securities, LLC, and PNC Capital Markets, LLC, serving as joint lead arrangers and joint book runners, to, settle mortgage loans duringamong other things: (i) change the second half of 2011 and during 2012.
In December 2012, in connectionmargins on the interest rate under the facility, as described below; (ii) extend the maturity date from May 2015 to August 2017, with the closing of the purchase of the 333 Market Street Building in San Francisco, California,a one-year extension option; (iii) enable Columbia Property Trust assumedto increase the facility amount by an aggregate of up to $300.0 million, not to exceed a $206.5total facility of $800.0 million mortgage note payable (the "333 Market Street Building mortgage note"), which is secured by on four occasions; and (iv) revise certain restrictive covenants under the 333 Market Street Building. Atfacility, and thereby create additional flexibility.
The JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility, as amended, reduced the time of acquisition, Columbia Property Trust marked the 333 Market Street Building mortgage note to its fair value of $208.3 million. The fair value of the 333 Market Street Building mortgage note was estimated 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 basedapplicable margin on observable market data for similar instruments (Level 2). The 333 Market Street Building mortgage note is due on July 1, 2015, and requires monthly interest-only payments. The 333 Market Street Building mortgage note bears interest at LIBOR; however, the related interest rate swap, also assumed at acquisition, effectively fixes the interest rate at to a range from 1.00% to 1.70% for LIBOR or a range from 0.00% to 0.70% for the margin for the alternate base rate, based on Columbia Property Trust's applicable credit rating. Prior to amendment, the applicable margin on the interest rate was a range from 1.25% to 2.05% for LIBOR or a range from 0.25% to 1.05% for the margin for the alternate base rate.4.75%Additionally, the per annum.annum facility fee on the aggregate revolving commitment (used or unused) now ranges from 0.15% to 0.35%, also based on Columbia Property Trust's applicable credit rating. Prior to amendment, the per annum facility fee ranged from 0.25% to 0.45%.
Columbia Property Trust is subject to a $25.0 million limitation on letters of credit that may be issued under the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility. The JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility contains the following restrictive covenants:
limits the ratio of debt to total asset value, as defined, to 50% or less during the term of the facility;
limits the ratio of secured debt to total asset value, as defined, to 40% or less during the term of the facility;
requires the ratio of unencumbered asset value, as defined, to total unsecured debt to be at least 2:1 at all times;
requires maintenance of certain interest and fixed-charge coverage ratios;
limits the ratio of secured recourse debt to total asset value, as defined, to 10% or less at all times;
requires maintenance of certain minimum tangible net worth balances; and
limits investments that fall outside Columbia Property Trust's core investments of improved office properties located in the United States.
As of December 31, 20122013, Columbia Property Trust believes it was in compliance with the restrictive covenants on its outstanding debt obligations.
Fair Value of Debt
The estimated fair value of Columbia Property Trust's line of credit and notes payable as of December 31, 20122013 and 20112012, was approximately $1,433.11,245.3 million and $1,282.61,433.1 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. The discounted cash flow method of assessing fair value results in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.


F-22


Interest Paid and Extinguishment of Debt
On November 5, 2013, Columbia Property Trust repaid the mortgage note for the Wildwood Buildings (included in the 18 Property Sale) for $90.0 million, plus a pre-payment fee of $4.7 million. The original maturity date for the Wildwood Buildings mortgage was December 1, 2014.
As of December 31, 20122013 and 20112012, Columbia Property Trust's weighted-average interest rate on its line of credit and notes payable was approximately 4.25%4.08% and 4.39%4.25%, respectively. Columbia Property Trust made interest payments including amounts capitalized, of approximately $59.6 million, $50.1 million, and $45.9 million, and $ during 40.7 million2013 during, 2012, and 2011, and 2010, respectively, none of which approximately $0.5 millionwas capitalized during 2010.capitalized.
Debt Maturities
On January 10, 2012,July 31, 2013, Columbia Property Trust usedrepaid the Three Glenlake Building mortgage note of $26.4 million with cash on hand and proceeds from the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility, to fully repayand the Highland Landmark Building mortgage note of $33.8 million at its maturity.related interest rate swap matured.


F-22




The following table summarizes the aggregate maturities of Columbia Property Trust's line of credit, term loan, and notes payable as of December 31, 20122013 (in thousands):
2013$28,755
2014101,481
$11,616
2015253,104
210,355
2016491,963
491,963
2017178,139
178,139
201823,176
Thereafter348,176
325,000
Total$1,401,618
$1,240,249
5.Bonds Payable
In 2011,, Columbia Property Trust issued $250.0 million of its seven-year, unsecured 5.875% senior notes at 99.295% of their face value. Columbia Property Trust received proceeds from the 2018 Bonds Payable, net of fees, of $246.7 million. The 2018 Bonds Payable require semi-annualsemiannual interest payments in April and October based on a contractual annual interest rate of 5.875%, which is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. In the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, the 2018 Bonds Payable are shown net of the initial issuance discount of approximately $1.8 million, which is amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2018 Bonds Payable using the effective interest method. The principal amount of the 2018 Bonds Payable is due and payable on the maturity date, April 1, 2018. Interest payments of $14.7 million and $7.2 millionwere made on the 2018 Bonds Payable during 20122013 and 20112012.
The restrictive covenants on the 2018 Bonds Payable as defined pursuant to an indenture (the "Indenture") include:
limits to Columbia Property Trust's ability to merge or consolidate with another entity or transfer all or substantially all of Columbia Property Trust's property and assets, subject to important exceptions and qualifications;
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, 20122013, Columbia Property Trust believes it was in compliance with the restrictive covenants on its 2018 Bonds Payable. The 2018 Bonds Payable were originally issued through a private offering.offering and subsequently registered.
The estimated fair value of the 2018 Bonds Payable as of December 31, 20122013 and 20112012 was approximately $250.9250.8 million and $251.1250.9 million, respectively. The fair value of the 2018 Bonds Payable was estimated based on discounted cash flow analyses using the current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing as the 2018 Bonds Payable arrangements, as of the


F-23


respective reporting dates (Level 2). The discounted cash flow method of assessing fair value results in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.


F-23




6.Commitments and Contingencies
Obligations Under Operating Leases
Columbia Property Trust owns fourthree properties that are subject to ground leases with expiration dates ofOctober 21, 2059; December 31, 2058; February 28, 2062; and July 31, 2099. We incurred $2.1 million in rent expense related to such ground leases in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. As of December 31, 20122013, the remaining required payments under the terms of these ground leases are as follows (in thousands):
2013$2,633
20142,633
$2,557
20152,633
2,557
20162,633
2,557
20172,779
2,702
20182,731
Thereafter211,464
205,529
Total$224,775
$218,633
Obligations Under Capital Leases
Certain properties areThe Three Glenlake Building is subject to a capital leaseslease of land and/or buildings. Each of these obligationsland. This obligation requires payments equal to the amounts of principal and interest receivable from related investments in development authority bonds, which maturematures in2013 and 2021. The required payments under the terms of the leases are as follows as of December 31, 20122013 (in thousands):
2013$499,993
20147,200
$7,200
20157,200
7,200
20167,200
7,200
20177,200
7,200
20187,200
Thereafter148,800
141,600
677,593
177,600
Amounts representing interest(91,593)(57,600)
Total$586,000
$120,000
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, 20122013, no tenants have exercised such options that had not been materially satisfied.
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.


F-24


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


F-24




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.
7.Stockholders' Equity
Listing
On October 10, 2013, Columbia Property Trust listed its shares of common stock on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CXP." Columbia Property Trust has incurred $4.1 million of costs related to the listing during 2013, primarily related to professional and legal fees associated with the listing. Such fees have been recorded separately as listing costs in the accompanying statement of operations.
Tender Offer
On October 10, 2013, Columbia Property Trust commenced a modified "Dutch-auction" tender offer to purchase for cash up to $300.0 million in value of shares of its common stock (the "Tender Offer"). As a result of the Tender Offer, on November 18, 2013, we accepted for purchase 9.4 millionshares of common stock at a purchase price of $25.00 per share, for an aggregate cost to Columbia Property Trust of $234.1 million, exclusive of fees and expenses related to the Tender Offer.
Reverse Stock OptionSplit
On August 6, 2013, Columbia Property Trust's board of directors approved a four-for-one reverse stock split (the "Reverse Stock Split"). The Reverse Stock Split became effective on August 14, 2013 (the "Effective Date"), causing every four shares of common stock that were issued and outstanding as of the Effective Date to be automatically combined into one issued and outstanding share of common stock. The share combination affected all shareholders uniformly and did not affect any shareholder's percentage ownership interest or any shareholder rights. In addition, the par value and number of authorized shares of common stock remained unchanged. The Reverse Stock Split requires retroactive adjustment; therefore, all share and per-share data for prior periods has been adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split.
Redemption of Fractional Shares
In connection with the Reverse Stock Split, the board of directors approved the redemption of all fractional shares of Columbia Property Trust's common stock that remained following effectuation of the Reverse Stock Split. Each affected shareholder of record as of the close of business on August 14, 2013, received a cash payment equal to the fractional share held by such shareholder multiplied by $29.32 (which number is the product of Columbia Property Trust's most recently appraised net asset value per share as of September 30, 2012, multiplied by four to account for the Reverse Stock Split).
2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Columbia Property Trust maintains a stock optionlong-term incentive plan that provides for grants of "nonqualified" stock options to be made to selected employees and independent directors of Columbia Property Trust (the "Stock Option"2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan").The 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan was approved by Columbia Property Trust's shareholders in August 2013. A total of 750,000200 million shares have beenare authorized and reserved for issuance under the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
In September 2013, Columbia Property Trust paid the 2013 annual equity retainers to its independent directors by issuing a total of 6,820 shares of common stock at $29.32 per share (Columbia Property Trust's most recently appraised net asset value per share as adjusted for the Reverse Stock OptionSplit as of September 30, 2012) under the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan. As a result of December 31, 2012, nothis payment, Columbia Property Trust incurred approximately $0.2 million of stock-based compensation expense during 2013, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Also, in January 2014, Columbia Property Trust paid the first quarterly installment of annual equity retainers to its independent directors by issuing a total of 3,344 shares of common stock options have been granted under the plan. The stock option plan terminates on September 22, 2013.
Under the Stock Option Plan, the exercise price per share for the options must be the greater of (1) $11.00 or (2) the fair market value (as defined2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Additionally, Columbia Property Trust incurred $0.9 million in stock-based compensation in the Stock Option Plan) onfourth quarter of 2013 relating to shares that will be issued in 2014, which is also included in general and administrative expenses in the date the option is granted. The Conflicts Committeeaccompanying consolidated statement of Columbia Property Trust's board of directors may grant optionsoperations. These grants were made under the plan. The Conflicts Committee has the authority to set the term and vesting period of the stock options as long as no option has a term greater than five years from the date the stock option is granted. 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 Stock Option Plan to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Stock Option 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 option holder in any manner other than by will or the laws of descent or distribution.2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
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


F-25


of Directors suspended the Independent Director Stock Option Plan in connection with the registration of a public offering of shares of its common stock in certain states. A total of 100,00025,000 shares have been authorized and reserved for issuance under the Director Plan.
Under the Director Plan, options to purchase 2,500625 shares of common stock at $12.0048.00 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 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 1,000250 additional shares of common stock at the greater of (1) $12.0048.00 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.


F-25




A summary of stock option activity under Columbia Property Trust'sthe Director Plan during 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011, follows:
 Number 
Exercise
Price
 Exercisable Number 
Exercise
Price
 Exercisable
Outstanding as of December 31, 2009 29,500
 $12 28,500
Granted 
 
 
Terminated 
 
 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2010 29,500
 $12 29,000
 7,375
 $48 7,250
Granted 
 
 
 
 
 
Terminated 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2011 29,500
 $12 29,500
 7,375
 $48 7,375
Granted 
 
 
 
 
 
Terminated 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2012 29,500
 $12 29,500
 7,375
 $48 7,375
Granted 
 
 
Terminated 
 
 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2013 7,375
 $48 7,375
Columbia Property Trust has evaluated the fair values of options granted under the Columbia Property Trust 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, 20122013, was approximately 2.51.5 years.
Distribution Reinvestment PlanPrior Public Offerings
From December 2003 through June 2010, Columbia Property Trust maintainsraised proceeds through three uninterrupted public offerings of shares of its common stock. Through July 7, 2013, Columbia Property Trust offered shares of its common stock to its current investors through its Distribution Reinvestment Plan ("DRP") pursuant to a distribution reinvestment plan that allowsregistration statement on Form S-3. As of December 31, 2013, Columbia Property Trust had raised gross offering proceeds from the sale of common stockholdersstock under its public offerings of approximately $6.2 billion. After deductions from such gross offering proceeds for selling commissions and dealer-manager fees of approximately $509.5 million, acquisition fees of approximately $116.8 million, other organization and offering expenses of approximately $76.1 million, and common stock redemptions pursuant to elect to reinvest an amount equal to the distributions declared on their common shares in additional sharesits share redemption program of approximately $829.8 million, Columbia Property Trust had received aggregate net offering proceeds of approximately $4.7 billion. Substantially all of Columbia Property Trust's common stocknet offering proceeds have been invested in lieu of receiving all of cash distributions. Under the DRP, shares may be purchased by participating stockholders at 95.5% of the estimated per-share value ($7.00). Participants in the DRP may purchase fractional shares so that 100% of the distributions will be used to acquire shares of Columbia Property Trust's stock. The board of directors, by majority vote, may amend or terminate the DRP for any reason, provided that any amendment that adversely affects the rights or obligations of a participant (as determined in the sole discretion of the board of directors) will only take effect upon 10 days' written notice to participants.real estate.
Share Redemption Program
Columbia Property Trust maintains a share redemption program, or SRP, that allows stockholders who acquired their shares directly from Columbia Property Trust to redeem their shares, subject to certain conditions and limitations as described in the SRP. Total shares of approximately 15.1 million and 9.4 million were redeemed under the SRP during 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Columbia Property Trust limits the dollar value and number of shares that may be redeemed under the SRP as follows:
First, Columbia Property Trust will limit requests for all redemptions (other than those sought within two years of a stockholder's death) on a pro rata basis so that the aggregate of such redemptions during any calendar year will not exceed 5.0% of the weighted-average number of shares outstanding in the prior calendar year. Requests precluded by this test will not be considered in the test below.
In addition, if necessary, Columbia Property Trust will limit all redemption requests, including those sought within two years of a stockholder's death, on a pro rata basis so that the aggregate of such redemptions during any calendar year would not exceed the greater of 100% of the net proceeds from its DRP during the calendar year, or 5.0% of weighted-average number of shares outstanding in the prior calendar year.
Effective November 8, 2012, the price paid for shares redeemed under the SRP in cases of death, "qualifying disability," or qualification for federal assistance for confinement to a "long-term care facility," changed from $7.47, the estimated per share value as of September 30, 2011, to $7.33, the estimated per-share value as of September 30, 2012. The price paid for all Ordinary Redemptions (as defined in the SRP) is $6.25 per share.


F-26




8.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


F-26


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 20122013 annualized lease revenue,Annualized Lease Revenue, as defined, AT&T comprised approximately 9% of Columbia Property Trust's portfolio as of December 31, 2012.portfolio. Tenants in the legal services, banking, industries, and communications industries each comprise 15%17%, 14%16%, and 10%, respectively, of Columbia Property Trust's 20122013 annualized base rent.Annualized Lease Revenue. Columbia Property Trust's properties are located in 1913 states;states and the District of Columbia; and Moscow, Russia.Columbia.
As of December 31, 20122013, approximately 14%13%, 11%12%, and 10%11% of Columbia Property Trust's office properties are located in metropolitan Atlanta, the District of Columbia, Atlanta, and Northern New Jersey,San Francisco, respectively.    
The future minimum rental income from Columbia Property Trust's investment in real estate assets under noncancelable operating leases, excluding properties under development, as of December 31, 20122013, is as follows (in thousands):
2013$418,995
2014422,738
$375,108
2015408,386
369,626
2016381,546
342,653
2017308,358
289,273
2018245,086
Thereafter1,214,588
1,167,286
Total$3,154,611
$2,789,032


F-27




9.Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Outlined below are significant noncash investing and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011 (in thousands): 
Years ended December 31,Years ended December 31,
2012 2011 20102013 2012 2011
Other assets assumed upon acquisition of properties$130
 $3,202
 $
Other liabilities assumed upon acquisition of property$
 $1,174
 $
Other assets assumed upon acquisition$741
 $130
 $
Other liabilities assumed upon acquisition$741
 $
 $1,174
Other liabilities settled at disposition$872
 $
 $
Interest rate swap assumed upon acquisition of property$11,560
 $
 $
$
 $11,560
 $
Notes payable assumed at acquisition$208,330
 $8,607
 $
$
 $208,330
 $8,607
Noncash interest accruing to notes payable$306
 $15,891
 $14,922
Interest accruing into notes payable$186
 $306
 $15,891
Amortization of discounts (premiums) on debt$(363) $364
 $869
Market value adjustment to interest rate swaps that qualify for hedge accounting treatment$(5,305) $
 $9,485
$1,997
 $(5,305) $
Accrued capital expenditures and deferred lease costs$16,325
 $7,751
 $2,210
$15,997
 $16,325
 $7,751
Commissions on stock sales and related dealer-manager fees due to affiliate$
 $
 $4
Accrued deferred financing costs$35
 $48
 $
$
 $35
 $48
Accrued redemptions of common stock$3,655
 $1,640
 $14
$
 $3,655
 $1,640
Settlement of redeemable controlling interest through issuance of common stock$
 $14
 $
$
 $
 $14
Discounts applied to issuance of common stock$
 $
 $4,542
Settlement of Manhattan Towers mortgage note by transferring property to lender$
 $75,000
 $
$
 $
 $75,000
Transfer of development authority bonds$60,000
 $
 $18,000
$466,000
 $60,000
 $
Nonrefundable earnest money for property sales$
 $880
 $
$
 $
 $880
Decrease in redeemable common stock$13,621
 $48,042
 $644,655
Stock-based compensation expense$1,055
 $
 $
Increase (decrease) in redeemable common stock$(99,526) $13,621
 $48,042
 


F-27


10.Related-Party Transactions and Agreements
Advisory Agreement
During the periods presentedFrom December 2003 through February 28, 2013, Columbia Property Trust was party to uninterrupted advisory agreements with WREAS II,affiliates of WREF (the "Advisor"), pursuant to which WREAS IIthe Advisor acted as Columbia Property Trust's external advisor and performed certain key functions on behalf of Columbia Property Trust, including, among others, the investment of capital proceeds and management of day-to-day operations (the "Advisory Agreement”Agreement"). WREAS II executed master services agreements with Wells Capital, Inc. ("Wells Capital") and Wells Management, wherein WREAS II could retain the use of Wells Capital's and Wells Management's employees, as necessary, to perform the services required under the Advisory Agreement, and in return, would reimburse Wells Capital and Wells Management for the associated personnel costs. Further, under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. ("WREF") guaranteed WREAS II's performance of services and any amounts payable to Columbia Property Trust in connection therewith. As discussed in detail below, in connection with Columbia Property Trust's transition to a self-managed structure, the most recent advisory agreement dated December 28, 2012 (the "Renewal Advisory Agreement") was terminated effective February 28, 2013.
Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement most recently in place, Columbia Property Trust incurred fees and reimbursements payable to WREAS II and its affiliatesthe Advisor for services as described below:
Asset management fees were incurred monthly at one-twelfth of 0.625% of the lesser of (i) gross cost, as defined, of all properties of Columbia Property Trust (other than those that failed to meet specified occupancy thresholds) and investments in joint ventures, or (ii) the aggregate value of Columbia Property Trust's interest in the properties and joint ventures as established with the most recent asset-based valuation, until the monthly payment equals $2.72.5 million (or $32.530.5 million annualized), as of the last day of each preceding month. From April 2011 through June 2012, asset management fees were capped at $2.7 million per month (or $32.5 million annualized) following the March 2011 acquisition of the Market Square Buildings. Effective July 1, 2012, monthly asset management fees charged under the Advisory Agreement were reduced by $83,333 (or, a total savings of $0.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012), resulting in a cap of $2.6 million. From July 2012 through December 2012, asset management fees were paid at a cap of $2.6 million per month. Under the Renewal Advisory Agreement, the management fee reduction increased from $83,333 to $166,667 per


F-28




month for a total potential annual savings to Columbia Property Trust of approximately $1.0 million.paid fees at the cap in January and February 2013. With respect to (ii) above, Columbia Property Trust's published net asset-based valuations did not impact asset management fees incurred to date, due to the continued applicability of the capscap described above.
Reimbursement for all costs and expenses WREAS II and its affiliatesthe Advisor incurred in fulfilling its duties as the asset portfolio manager, generally includingincluded (i) wages and salaries and other employee-related expenses of WREAS II and its affiliates'the Advisor's employees, who performed a full range of real estate services for Columbia Property Trust, including management, administration, operations, and marketing, and wereare billed to Columbia Property Trust based on the amount of time spent on Columbia Property Trust by such personnel, provided that such expenses wereare not reimbursed if incurred in connection with services for which WREAS II and its affiliates could havethe Advisor received a disposition fee (described below) or an acquisition fee; and (ii) amounts paid for IRAan individual retirement account, or "IRA," custodial service costs allocated to Columbia Property Trust accounts. The Advisory Agreement limited the amount of reimbursements to the advisorAdvisor of "portfolio general and administrative expenses" and "personnel expenses," as defined, to the extent they would exceed $18.2 millionand$10.0 million, respectively, for the period from January 1, 2012 throughduring December 31, 20122013.
Effective August 1, 2011, acquisitionAcquisition fees were incurred at 1.0% of property purchase price (excluding acquisition expenses); however, in no event could total acquisition fees for the calendar year exceed 2.0% of total gross offering proceeds. Columbia Property Trust also reimbursed WREAS II and its affiliatesthe Advisor for expenses it paid to third parties in connection with acquisitions or potential acquisitions. UnderPer the Renewal AdvisoryTransition Services Agreement discussed below, acquisition fees payable to WREAS IIthe Advisor for 2012 and 2013 had an aggregate cap of $1.5 million, discussed below,. Columbia Property Trust paid acquisition fees of $1.5 million related to the acquisition onof the 333 Market Street Building in San Francisco, California, in December 2012, and as a result, no additional2012. No acquisition fees are requiredwere paid to be paid by Columbia Property Trust to WREAS II inthe Advisor during 2013.
For any property sold by Columbia Property Trust, other than part of a "bulk sale" of assets, as defined, a disposition fee equal to 1.0% of the sales price, with the limitation that the total real estate commissions (including such disposition fee) for any Columbia Property Trust property sold may not exceed the lesser of (i) 6.0% of the sales price of each property or (ii) the level of real estate commissions customarily charged in light of the size, type, and location of the property. Under the Renewal Advisory Agreement, theThe disposition fee payable for the sale of any property for which WREAS IIthe Advisor provided substantial services was reduced from 1.0% to the lesser of (i) 0.3% or (ii) the broker fee paid to a third-party broker in connection with the sale. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Amendment to Transition Services Agreement discussed below, the amount of the disposition fee payable to WREAS II with respect to the Nine Property Sale would equal the amount of the broker fee paid to the third-party broker (approximately 0.5%).In December 2012, Columbia Property Trust paid disposition fees of $1.3 million related to the Nine Property Sale.
Reimbursement of organization and offering costs paid by WREAS IIColumbia Property Trust Advisory Services and its affiliates on behalf of Columbia Property Trust, not to exceed 2.0% of gross offering proceeds.
Effective July 1, 2012,For January and February 2013, Columbia Property Trust paid occupancy costs of $21,00042,000 ($252,000 annualized) are incurredto the Advisor for WREAS II'suse of dedicated office space. In 2012, Columbia Property Trust paid occupancy fees of $126,000.
Transition Services Agreement
For the period from July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013, Columbia Property Trust, WREAS II,Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services, and WREF have entered intowere parties to an agreement forunder which WREF provided services to support the transition servicesof Columbia Property Trust from an externally advised management platform to a self-managed structure (the "Transition Services Agreement") related. Pursuant to Columbia Property Trust's transition to a self-managed structure, pursuant to whichthe Transition Services Agreement, (i) WREF iswas required to transfer the assets and employees necessary to provide the services under the Advisory Agreement (other than investor services and property management) to WREAS IIColumbia Property Trust Advisory Services by January 1, 2013;2013, provided that if WREF iswas not able to transfer certain assets by then, WREF mustwas required to use its commercially reasonable best efforts to transfer such delayed assets as promptly as possible, but no later than June 30, 2013;2013; and (ii) Columbia Property Trust hashad the option to acquire WREAS IIColumbia Property Trust Advisory Services from WREF at any time during 2013 (the "WREAS II"Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services Assignment Option"). The WREAS IIColumbia Property Trust Advisory Services Assignment Option closed as of February 28, 2013, and all assets were transferred by June 30, 2013. No payment iswas associated


F-28


with the assignment; however, Columbia Property Trust iswas required to pay WREF for the work required to transfer sufficient employees, proprietary systems and processes, and assets to WREAS IIColumbia Property Trust Advisory Services to prepare for a successful transition to a self-managed structure. Accordingly, pursuant to the Transition Services Agreement, Columbia Property Trust is obligated to pay WREFstructure a total of $6.0 million payable in 12 monthly installments of $0.5 million commencing on July 31, 2012. In addition, Columbia Property Trust and WREF willwere each obligated to pay half of any out-of-pocket and third-party costs and expenses incurred in connection with providing these services, provided that Columbia Property Trust's obligation to reimburse WREF for such expenses iswas limited to approximately $250,000 in the aggregate. Pursuant to the Transition Services Agreement at the close of the WREAS IIColumbia Property Trust Advisory Services Assignment Option, Columbia Property Trust entered into a consulting services agreement with WREF as described below. The Transition Services Agreement is terminable if there is a material breach by WREF that is


F-29




not cured, or if WREF is in an insolvency proceeding. Otherwise, if Columbia Property Trust elects to terminate the agreement early, all remaining payments due under the agreement will be accelerated such that WREF receives $6.0 million in the aggregate.
Amendment to Transition Services Agreement
On December 28, 2012, the Transition Services Agreement was amended, (the "Amendmentand Wells Management and Columbia Property Trust Services were made parties to the Transitionagreement. Pursuant to the amendment, Columbia Property Trust could acquire Columbia Property Trust Services, Agreement")as follows:
The company may, at its option, acquire WRES, the entity charged with carryingthat provided personnel to carry out property management functionsservices on behalf of WREAS II, for considerationWells Management and its affiliates, in connection with exercising the Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services Assignment Option.  Columbia Property Trust exercised this option on February 28, 2013. No payment was associated with this assignment; however, Columbia Property Trust was obligated to pay a fee to WREF of approximately $2.8 million payable to Wells Real Estate Funds in monthly installments from July 2013 through December 20132013. The Transition Services Agreement terminated on December 31, 2013. The fees paid under the Transition Services Agreement (the "WRES Assignment Option"). As further explainedare included in Note 1,general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Organization, the company closed the above-described option on February 28, 2013.
Upon terminating the Advisory Agreement and effecting the WREAS II Assignment Option, Columbia Property Trust will enter into a new investor services agreement with WREF, which provides for the payment of various fees and reimbursement of third-party expenses to WREF (the "Investor Services Agreement") in connection with the provision of such services.
Adjustments to acquisition and disposition fees as discussed above.
2012 Investor Services Agreement
Effective JulyColumbia Property Trust and WREF entered into an investor services agreement, effective January 1, 2012, stockholder and communications services and expense reimbursements related thereto were separated out of the Advisory Agreement and covered under a separate agreement (the "2012 Investor Services Agreement"). The 2012 Investor Services Agreement2013 through February 28, 2013, that required WREF to provide the stockholdercertain investor and communicationstransfer agent support services to Columbia Property Trust, which were previously provided under the advisory agreement dated March 30, 2011.2011 (the "Investor Services Agreement"). As the sole consideration for these services, Columbia Property Trust reimbursed WREF for expenses incurred in connection with carrying out such services, subject to the cap on "portfolio general and administrative expenses" and "personnel expenses" included in the Advisory Agreement and, thus, did not incur a separate fee.
Renewal Investor Services Agreement
The Renewal Investor Services Agreement, which is effective January 1, 2013, is between Columbia Property Trust and WREF (the "Renewal Investor Services Agreement"). The Renewal Advisory Agreement is substantially the same as the investor services agreement that was in effect through December 31, 2012; however, it will terminate upon the earlier to occur of (a) December 31, 2013, and (b) the exercise of the WREAS II Assignment Option. The WREAS II Assignment Option closed as of February 28, 2013 and this agreement terminated on that date.
Investor Services Agreement
Effective February 28, 2013, upon the effective date of the WREAS IIColumbia Property Trust Advisory Services Assignment Option, Columbia Property Trust entered into the Investor Services Agreementan agreement with WREF, which requires WREF to provide the stockholderinvestor and communicationtransfer agent support services to Columbia Property Trust that were previously provided for under the 2012 Investor Services Agreement and the Renewal(the "2013 Investor Services Agreement"). The 2013 Investor Services Agreement and provides forrequires Columbia Property Trust to compensate WREF for these services by reimbursing the services based on a reimbursement of costsrelated expenses and payroll costs, plus a premium. The 2013 Investor Services Agreement terminated on December 31, 2013.
Consulting Services Agreement
On February 28, 2013, the WREAS IIColumbia Property Trust Advisory Services Assignment Option and WRESColumbia Property Trust Services Assignment Option closed, and in connection therewith, the Renewal Advisory Agreement and Renewal Investor Services Agreement terminated, and Columbia Property Trust entered into a consulting services agreement with WREF (the "Consulting Services Agreement"). Under the Consulting Services Agreement, WREF will provideprovided consulting services with respect to the same matters that WREAS II and its affiliates would provide advisorythe Advisor provided services under the Renewal Advisory Agreement.most recently effective advisory agreement. Payments under the Consulting Services Agreement will bewere monthly fees in the same amount as the asset management feesfee that would have been paid under the Renewal Advisory Agreement through December 31, 2013,most recently effective advisory agreement, if the Renewal Advisory Agreementmost recently effective advisory agreement was not terminated. If Columbia Property Trust elects to terminateNo acquisition or disposition fees are payable under the Consulting Services Agreement. The Consulting Services Agreement terminated on December 31, 2013. The fees incurred under the Consulting Services Agreement early for cause, Columbia Property Trust would not be required to make further payments under the agreement other than fees earned by WREFare included in general and unpaid at the time of termination. If Columbia Property Trust terminates the Consulting Services Agreement other than for cause, Columbia Property Trust would be required to make a fee acceleration payment, which is calculated as the fees incurredadministrative expense in the last month prior to termination, adjusted for partial months, multiplied by the numberaccompanying consolidated statement of months remaining between the time of termination and December 31, 2013.operations.


F-30




Property Management Leasing and Construction Agreement
Columbia Property Trust and WREAS II werewas party to master property management, leasing, and construction agreements (the "Property Management Agreement"). On with affiliates of WREF (the "Property Manager") until February 28, 2013, on which date Columbia Property Trust terminated the Property Management Agreement contemporaneous with acquiring WRES, a subsidiary of WREF, that contains the personnel charged with carrying out property management, leasing, and construction services.Columbia Property Trust Services. As a result, theseproperty management services will beare now performed by employees of Columbia Property Trust in the future.Trust. While no fee was paid to execute this transaction, pursuant to the Amendment to the Transition Services Agreement discussed above,acquisition, Columbia Property Trust iswas obligated to pay additional transition service feesa fee to WREF totaling $2.8 million from July through December 2013 for the transition of property management services to WRES.Columbia Property Trust Services.
During January and February 2013, the periods presented, WREAS IIProperty Manager received the following fees and reimbursements in consideration for supervising the management, leasing, and construction of certain Columbia Property Trust properties:


F-29


Property management fees in an amount equal to a percentage negotiated for each property managed by WREAS IIthe Property Manager of the gross monthly income collected for that property for the preceding month;
Leasing commissions for new, renewal, or expansion leases entered into with respect to any property for which Wells Managementthe Property Manager serves as leasing agent equal to a percentage as negotiated for that property of the total base rental and operating expenses to be paid to Columbia Property Trust during the applicable term of the lease, provided, however, that no commission shall be payable as to any portion of such term beyond ten10 years years;;
Initial lease-up fees for newly constructed properties under the agreement, generally equal to one month's rent;
Fees equal to a specified percentage of up to 5.0% of all construction build-out funded by Columbia Property Trust, given as a leasing concession, and overseen by WREAS II;the Property Manager; and
Other fees as negotiated, with the addition of each specific property covered under the agreement.
Wells Management, an affiliate of WREAS II, guaranteed the performance of all of WREAS II's obligations under the Property Management Agreement.
Related PartyRelated-Party Costs
Pursuant to the terms of the agreements described above, Columbia Property Trust incurred the following related-party costs during 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011, respectively (in thousands):
Years ended December 31,Years ended December 31,
2012 2011 20102013 2012 2011
Consulting services$25,417
 $
 $
Transition services5,750
 3,008
 
Asset management fees$32,000
 $32,094
 $30,552
5,083
 32,000
 32,094
Administrative reimbursements, net(1)
11,099
 11,609
 13,099
1,939
 11,099
 11,609
Investor services829
 
 
Property management fees4,462
 4,546
 3,564
523
 4,462
 4,546
Transition services3,008
 
 
Construction fees(2)
139
 220
 211
Other69
 126
 
Acquisition fees1,500
 1,307
 9,671

 1,500
 1,307
Disposition fees1,311
 
 

 1,311
 
Occupancy costs126
 
 
Construction fees(2)
220
 211
 185
Commissions, net of discounts(3)(4)

 
 21,909
Dealer-manager fees, net of discounts(3)

 
 7,843
Other offering costs(3)

 
 4,177
Total$53,726
 $49,767
 $91,000
$39,749
 $53,726
 $49,767
(1) 
Administrative reimbursements are presented net of reimbursements from tenants of approximately $4.40.7 million, $4.04.4 million, and $3.54.0 million for the years ended December 31, 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011, respectively.
(2) 
Construction fees are capitalized to real estate assets as incurred.
(3)
Commissions, dealer-manager fees, and other offering costs were charged against equity as incurred.
(4)
Substantially all commissions were re-allowed to participating broker/dealers during 2010.


F-31




Columbia Property Trust incurred no related-party incentive fees, listing fees, or leasing commissions during 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.
Due to Affiliates
The detail of amounts due to WREAS IIWREF and its affiliates is provided below as of December 31, 20122013 and 20112012 (in thousands): 
December 31,December 31,
2012 20112013 2012
Administrative reimbursements$1,360
 $217
$
 $1,360
Asset and property management fees560
 3,112

 560
Total$1,920
 $3,329
$
 $1,920


F-30


11.Income Taxes
Columbia Property Trust's income tax basis net income during 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011 (in thousands) follows:
 2012 2011 2010
GAAP basis financial statement net income attributable to the common
   stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
$48,039
 $56,642
 $23,266
Increase (decrease) in net income resulting from:     
Depreciation and amortization expense for financial reporting purposes in
  excess of amounts for income tax purposes
81,681
 101,498
 96,695
Rental income accrued for financial reporting purposes in excess of amounts for income tax purposes(24,798) (11,203) (1,739)
Net amortization of above-/below-market lease intangibles for financial
  reporting purposes (less than) in excess of amounts for income tax purposes
(3,423) (2,960) 3,328
Loss (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
(173) (35,487) 9,485
Bad debt expense for financial reporting purposes (less than) in excess of
  amounts for income tax purposes
(5,034) (229) 2,024
Gains or losses on disposition of real property for financial reporting purposes that are (more) less favorable than amounts for income tax purposes(61,198) (16,282) (433)
Other expenses for financial reporting purposes (less than) in excess of
   amounts for income tax purposes
7,349
 15,603
 13,155
Income tax basis net income, prior to dividends-paid deduction$42,443
 $107,582
 $145,781
 2013 2012 2011
GAAP basis financial statement net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.$15,720
 $48,039
 $56,642
Increase (decrease) in net income resulting from:     
Depreciation and amortization expense for financial reporting purposes in excess of amounts for income tax purposes72,554
 81,681
 101,498
Rental income accrued for financial reporting purposes in excess of amounts for income tax purposes(26,565) (24,798) (11,203)
Net amortization of above-/below-market lease intangibles for financial reporting purposes less than amounts for income tax purposes(8,186) (3,423) (2,960)
Gain on interest rate swaps that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment for financial reporting purposes in excess of amounts for income tax purposes(5,530) (173) (35,487)
Bad debt expense for financial reporting purposes less than amounts for income tax purposes(65) (5,034) (229)
Gains or losses on disposition of real property for financial reporting purposes that are more favorable than amounts for income tax purposes(78,559) (61,198) (16,282)
Other expenses for financial reporting purposes in excess of amounts for income tax purposes9,710
 7,349
 15,603
Income tax basis net income, prior to dividends-paid deduction$(20,921) $42,443
 $107,582
As of December 31, 20122013, the tax basis carrying value of Columbia Property Trust's total assets was approximately $6.15.0 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:
2012 2011 20102013 2012 2011
Ordinary income16% 39% 45%% 16% 39%
Capital gains
 
 
% % %
Return of capital84% 61% 55%100% 84% 61%
Total100% 100% 100%100% 100% 100%
As of December 31, 20122013, returns for the calendar years 20082009 through 20122013 remain subject to examination by U.S. or various state tax jurisdictions.



F-32




Incomecertain state and local taxes related to property operations in certain locations, which have been provided for in our accompanying consolidated financial statements. The TRS Entities recorded the following income taxes for financial reporting purposes differ from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal rate primarily due to the effect of state income taxes (net of federal benefit). A reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to Wells TRS's effective tax rate foryears ended December 31, 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011, is as follows:
 Years ended December 31,
 2012 2011 2010
Federal statutory income tax rate34.00% 34.00 % 34.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit2.12% 0.93 % 1.34%
Interest expense related to notes payable step up6.98% (2.27)% %
Other% 0.22 % 0.28%
      Effective tax rate43.10% 32.88 % 35.62%
 Years ended December 31,
 2013 2012 2011
Federal income tax$307
 $265
 $(676)
State income tax2
 14
 (35)
      Total income tax$309
 $279
 $(711)
As of December 31, 20122013 and 20112012, Columbia Property Trust had no deferred tax liabilities. As of December 31, 20122013 and 20112012, respectively, Columbia Property Trust had a deferred tax asset of $0.80.6 million and $1.30.8 million, respectively, included in prepaid expenses and other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Columbia Property Trust has assessed its ability to realize this deferred tax asset and determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset of $0.80.6 million as of December 31, 20122013 is realizable.


F-33F-31




12.Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations
Assets Held for Sale
In accordance with GAAP, assets that meet certain criteria for disposal are required to be classified as "held for sale" in the accompanying balance sheets. Emerald Point, a four-story office building in Dublin, California, and 5995 Opus Parkway, a five-story office building in Minnetonka, Minnesota, were subject to firm sales contracts and, thus, classified as "held for sale" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2011. The Emerald Point sale closed on January 9, 2012, for $37.3 million, exclusive of transaction costs, and the 5995 Opus Parkway sale closed on January 12, 2012, for $22.8 million, exclusive of transaction costs.
The major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2011 is provided below (in thousands):
 December 31,
 2011
Real estate assets held for sale: 
Real estate assets, at cost: 
Land$11,536
Buildings and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of $6,50925,972
Intangible lease assets, less accumulated amortization of $3,042
Total real estate assets held for sale, net$37,508
  
Other assets held for sale: 
Tenant receivables$1,747
Prepaid expenses and other assets39
Intangible lease origination costs, less accumulated amortization of $2,018
Deferred lease costs, less accumulated amortization of $2421,646
Total other assets held for sale, net$3,432
  
Liabilities held for sale: 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures$176
Due to affiliates2
Deferred income446
Total liabilities held for sale$624


F-34




Discontinued Operations
The historical operating results and gains from the disposition of certain assets, including assets "held for sale" and operating properties sold, are required to be reflected in a separate section ("discontinued operations") in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. As a result, the revenues and expenses of the following properties included in the Nine Property Sale, Emerald Point, 5995 Opus Parkway, and the Manhattan Towers property are included in income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented.presented: the properties included in the 18 Property Sale, which closed on November 5, 2013, for $521.5 million and resulted in a net gain of $1.2 million. Dvintsev Business Center – Tower B, which sold on March 21, 2013, for $67.5 million and resulted in a gain of $10.0 million; the properties included in the Nine Property Sale, which closed in December 2012 for $260.5 million and resulted in a net gain of $3.2 million; 5995 Opus Parkway and Emerald Point, which closed in January 2012 for $60.1 million and resulted in total gains of $16.9 million; and Manhattan Towers, which was transferred to an affiliate of the lender in full settlement of a $75.0 million nonrecourse mortgage loan through a deed in lieu of foreclosure transaction on September 6, 2011 and resulted in a net gain of $13.5 million.
The following table shows the revenues and expenses of the above-described discontinued operations (in thousands):
Years ended December 31,Years ended December 31,
2012 2011 20102013 2012 2011
Revenues:          
Rental income$30,644
 $39,640
 $50,932
$48,550
 $91,132
 $101,906
Tenant reimbursements1,598
 2,712
 6,241
11,205
 18,059
 18,585
Other property income
 515
 280
291
 5,471
 5,878
32,242
 42,867
 57,453
60,046
 114,662
 126,369
Expenses:
 
 

 
 
Property operating costs10,732
 15,672
 18,495
21,232
 36,996
 40,607
Asset and property management fees2,547
 2,644
 4,048
1,501
 7,974
 8,201
Depreciation6,200
 9,073
 9,945
11,730
 21,609
 24,048
Amortization4,585
 8,919
 14,032
7,590
 15,776
 23,482
Impairment loss on real estate assets18,467
 5,817
 
29,737
 18,467
 5,817
General and administrative198
 428
 382
1,360
 748
 3,146
Acquisition fees
 
 11
Total expenses42,729
 42,553
 46,902
73,150
 101,570
 105,312
Real estate operating (loss) income(10,487) 314
 10,551
Real estate operating income (loss)(13,104) 13,092
 21,057
Other income (expense):          
Interest expense(2,105) (5,249) (7,686)(3,804) (6,610) (9,755)
Interest and other income1
 4
 816
293
 16
 4
Operating (loss) income from discontinued operations(12,591) (4,931) 3,681
Gain (loss) on sale of real assets20,117
 
 (161)
Gain on early extinguishment of debt
 13,522
 
Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt(4,709) 
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income tax expense(21,324) 6,498
 11,306
Income tax expense(1) (14) (114)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations(21,325) 6,484
 11,192
Gain (loss) on disposition of discontinued operations20,117
 13,522
 (161)11,225
 20,117
 13,522
Income from discontinued operations$7,526
 $8,591
 $3,520
Income (loss) from discontinued operations$(10,100)
$26,601

$24,714


F-35F-32




13.    Quarterly Results (unaudited)

Presented below is a summary of the unaudited quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 20122013 and 20112012(in thousands, except per-share data):
20122013
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth QuarterFirst Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
Revenues(1)
$142,928
 $142,334
 $146,486
 $144,943
$128,792
 $131,897
 $132,502
 $133,387
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Columbia
Property Trust, Inc.
$31,131
 $10,914
 $(5,859) $11,853
$(22,608)
(2) 
$20,601
 $4,800
 $12,927
Basic and diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. per share
$0.06
 $0.02
 $(0.01) $0.02
Basic and diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. per share(3)
$(0.17) $0.15
 $0.04
 $0.10
Distributions declared per share(3)$0.125
 $0.125
 $0.125
 $0.095
$0.38
 $0.38
 $0.38
 $0.30
(1) 
Prior-period amounts adjusted to conform with current-period presentation, including classifying revenues generated by properties held for sale and by properties sold, as discontinued operations for all periods presented (see Note 12, Assets HeldDiscontinued Operations).
(2)
Net income for Salethe first quarter of 2013 reflects the incurrence of nonrecurring fees under the Consulting and Discontinued OperationsTransitions Services Agreements (See Note 10, Related-Party Transactions and Agreements).
(3)
All computations using share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the August 14, 2013, four-for-one reverse stock split (See Note 7, Stockholders'Equity).
20112012
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth QuarterFirst Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
Revenues(1)
$133,913
 $143,141
 $148,909
 $150,426
$121,894
 $122,716
 $124,159
 $125,502
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Columbia
Property Trust, Inc.
$2,411
 $(4,482) $5,102
 $53,611
$31,131
 $10,914
 $(5,859) $11,853
Basic and diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. per share
$
 $(0.01) $0.01
 $0.10
Basic and diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc. per share(2)
$0.23
 $0.08
 $(0.04) $0.09
Distributions declared per share(2)$0.125
 $0.125
 $0.125
 $0.125
$0.50
 $0.50
 $0.50
 $0.38
(1) 
Prior-period amounts adjusted to conform with current-period presentation, including classifying revenues generated by properties held for sale and by properties sold, as discontinued operations for all periods presented (see Note 12, Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations).
(2)
All computations using share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the August 14, 2013, four-for-one reverse stock split (See Note 7, Stockholders'Equity).
14.     Financial Information for Parent Guarantor, Other Guarantor Subsidiaries, and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
The 2018 Bonds Payable (see Note 5, Bonds Payable) were issued by Columbia Property Trust OP and are guaranteed by Columbia Property Trust. Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services and certainColumbia Property Trust Services were added to the non-guarantor grouping upon acquisition in February 2013. As a result of amending the $450 Million Term Loan and the JP Morgan Chase Credit Facility in August 2013, all of the indirect and direct and indirect subsidiaries of each of Columbia Property Trust and Columbia Property Trust OP. On February 3, 2012, in connection with the execution of the $450 Million Term Loan, Columbia Property Trust added two subsidiaries as guarantors tothat previously guaranteed the $450 Million Term Loan, the JPMorgan Chase Credit Facility, and the 2018 Bonds Payable were released under customary circumstances as guarantors, which resulted in the reclassification of prior-period amounts betweenfrom the guarantor andto the non-guarantor groupings within the condensed consolidating financial statements to conform with the current period presentation. In accordance with SEC Rule 3-10(d)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) and Subsidiary Guarantors, as defined in the bond indenture, because all of the following criteria are met:
(1)
Thethe subsidiary issuer (Columbia Property Trust OP) and all Subsidiary Guarantors areis 100% owned by the parent company guarantor (Columbia Property Trust);
(2)Thethe guarantees are full and unconditional; and
(3)Thethe guarantees are joint and several.
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, 2012


F-33


2013 and 20112012 (in thousands), as well as its condensed consolidating statements of operations and its condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income for 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011 (in thousands); and its condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for 20122013, 20112012, and 20102011 (in thousands).
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (in thousands)
 As of December 31, 2013
 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
 $700,697
 $
 $706,938
Buildings and improvements, net
 24,185
 2,952,102
 
 2,976,287
Intangible lease assets, net
 
 281,220
 
 281,220
Construction in progress
 28
 7,921
 
 7,949
Total real estate assets
 30,454
 3,941,940
 
 3,972,394
Cash and cash equivalents53,322
 20,708
 25,825
 
 99,855
Investment in subsidiaries2,557,347
 2,286,982
 
 (4,844,329) 
Tenant receivables, net of allowance
 
 7,414
 
 7,414
Straight-line rent receivable
 22
 113,570
 
 113,592
Prepaid expenses and other assets177,185
 150,806
 26,602
 (322,170) 32,423
Deferred financing costs, net
 8,762
 1,626
 
 10,388
Intangible lease origination costs, net
 
 148,889
 
 148,889
Deferred lease costs, net
 1,495
 86,032
 
 87,527
Investment in development authority bonds
 
 120,000
 
 120,000
Total assets$2,787,854
 $2,499,229
 $4,471,898
 $(5,166,499) $4,592,482
Liabilities:         
Line of credit and notes payable$
 $450,000
 $1,110,838
 $(320,589) $1,240,249
Bonds payable, net
 248,930
 
 
 248,930
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued capital expenditures31
 11,816
 87,831
 
 99,678
Due to affiliates
 (925) 2,506
 (1,581) 
Deferred income
 146
 21,792
 
 21,938
Intangible lease liabilities, net
 
 73,864
 
 73,864
Obligations under capital leases
 
 120,000
 
 120,000
Total liabilities31
 709,967
 1,416,831
 (322,170) 1,804,659
Redeemable Common Stock
 
 
 
 
Equity:         
Total equity2,787,823
 1,789,262
 3,055,067
 (4,844,329) 2,787,823
Total liabilities, redeemable common stock, and equity$2,787,854
 $2,499,229
 $4,471,898
 $(5,166,499) $4,592,482





F-34


Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (in thousands)
 As of December 31, 2012
 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
 $782,996
 $
 $789,237
Building and improvements, net
 16,513
 3,451,705
 
 3,468,218
Intangible lease assets, net
 
 341,460
 
 341,460
Construction in progress
 5,252
 7,428
 
 12,680
Total real estate assets
 28,006
 4,583,589
 
 4,611,595
Cash and cash equivalents20,914
 4,822
 27,921
 
 53,657
Investment in subsidiaries3,068,106
 2,679,950
 
 (5,748,056) 
Tenant receivables, net of allowance
 
 14,426
 
 14,426
Straight-line rent receivable
 22
 119,651
 
 119,673
Prepaid expenses and other assets178,131
 203,589
 28,337
 (380,684) 29,373
Deferred financing costs, net
 8,498
 1,992
 
 10,490
Intangible lease origination costs, net
 
 206,927
 
 206,927
Deferred lease costs, net
 68
 98,740
 
 98,808
Investment in development authority
bonds

 
 586,000
 
 586,000
Total assets$3,267,151
 $2,924,955
 $5,667,583
 $(6,128,740) $5,730,949
Liabilities:         
Lines of credit and notes payable$
 $492,000
 $1,288,618
 $(379,000) $1,401,618
Bonds payable, net
 248,678
 
 
 248,678
Accounts payable, accrued expenses,
and accrued capital expenditures
3,645
 12,417
 86,796
 
 102,858
Due to affiliates
 960
 2,644
 (1,684) 1,920
Deferred income
 81
 27,990
 
 28,071
Intangible lease liabilities, net
 
 98,298
 
 98,298
Obligations under capital leases
 
 586,000
 
 586,000
Total liabilities3,645
 754,136
 2,090,346
 (380,684) 2,467,443
Redeemable Common Stock99,526
 
 
 
 99,526
Equity:         
Total equity3,163,980
 2,170,819
 3,577,237
 (5,748,056) 3,163,980
Total liabilities, redeemable
common stock, and equity
$3,267,151

$2,924,955

$5,667,583

$(6,128,740)
$5,730,949


F-35


Consolidating Statements of Operations (in thousands)
 For the year ended December 31, 2013
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Revenues:         
Rental income$
 $403
 $406,791
 $(287) $406,907
Tenant reimbursements
 149
 90,726
 
 90,875
Hotel income
 
 23,756
 
 23,756
Other property income
 17
 5,208
 (185) 5,040
 
 569
 526,481
 (472) 526,578
Expenses:         
Property operating costs
 1,966
 152,880
 (287) 154,559
Hotel operating costs
 
 18,340
 
 18,340
Asset and property management fees:         
Related-party4,397
 15
 313
 (32) 4,693
Other
 
 1,671
 
 1,671
Depreciation
 1,247
 106,858
 
 108,105
Amortization
 28
 78,682
 
 78,710
General and administrative16
 43,555
 18,448
 (153) 61,866
Listing fees317
 3,743
 
 
 4,060
 4,730
 50,554
 377,192
 (472) 432,004
Real estate operating (loss) income(4,730) (49,985) 149,289
 
 94,574
Other income (expense):         
Interest expense
 (32,659) (88,137) 18,855
 (101,941)
Interest and other income7,987
 10,874
 34,023
 (18,855) 34,029
Loss on interest rate swaps
 
 (342) 
 (342)
Income (loss) from equity investment12,463
 86,101
 
 (98,564) 
 20,450
 64,316
 (54,456) (98,564) (68,254)
Income (loss) before income tax benefit (expense)15,720
 14,331
 94,833
 (98,564) 26,320
Income tax benefit (expense)
 (3) (497) 
 (500)
Income (loss) from continuing operations15,720
 14,328
 94,336
 (98,564) 25,820
Discontinued operations:         
Operating income (loss) from discontinued operations
 658
 (21,983) 
 (21,325)
Gain (loss) on disposition of discontinued operations
 
 11,225
 
 11,225
Income from discontinued operations
 658
 (10,758) 
 (10,100)
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.$15,720
 $14,986
 $83,578
 $(98,564) $15,720






F-36




Condensed Consolidating Balance SheetsStatements of Operations (in thousands)
 As of December 31, 2012
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP 
(the Issuer)
 Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Assets:           
Real estate assets, at cost:           
Land$
 $6,241
 $214,425
 $568,571
 $
 $789,237
Buildings and improvements, net
 16,513
 1,550,988
 1,900,717
 
 3,468,218
Intangible lease assets, net
 
 120,311
 221,149
 
 341,460
Construction in progress
 5,252
 2,268
 5,160
 
 12,680
Total real estate assets
 28,006
 1,887,992
 2,695,597
 
 4,611,595
Cash and cash equivalents20,914
 4,822
 13,673
 14,248
 
 53,657
Investment in subsidiaries3,068,106
 2,679,950
 
 
 (5,748,056) 
Tenant receivables, net of allowance
 22
 62,412
 75,888
 (4,223) 134,099
Prepaid expenses and other assets178,131
 203,589
 1,408
 26,929
 (380,684) 29,373
Deferred financing costs, net
 8,498
 
 1,992
 
 10,490
Intangible lease origination costs, net
 
 105,748
 101,179
 
 206,927
Deferred lease costs, net
 68
 38,619
 60,121
 
 98,808
Investment in development authority
  bonds

 
 466,000
 120,000
 
 586,000
Total assets$3,267,151
 $2,924,955
 $2,575,852
 $3,095,954
 $(6,132,963) $5,730,949
Liabilities:           
Line of credit and notes payable$
 $492,000
 $145,974
 $1,142,644
 $(379,000) $1,401,618
Bonds payable, net
 248,678
 
 
 
 248,678
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and
  accrued capital expenditures
3,645
 12,417
 26,594
 64,425
 (4,223) 102,858
Due to affiliates
 960
 1,485
 1,159
 (1,684) 1,920
Deferred income
 81
 14,619
 13,371
 
 28,071
Intangible lease liabilities, net
 
 32,589
 65,709
 
 98,298
Obligations under capital leases
 
 466,000
 120,000
 
 586,000
Total liabilities3,645
 754,136
 687,261
 1,407,308
 (384,907) 2,467,443
Redeemable Common Stock99,526
 
 
 
 
 99,526
Equity:           
Total Columbia Property Trust,
  Inc. stockholders' equity
3,163,980
 2,170,819
 1,888,591
 1,688,646
 (5,748,056) 3,163,980
Total equity3,163,980
 2,170,819
 1,888,591
 1,688,646
 (5,748,056) 3,163,980
Total liabilities, redeemable
  common stock, and equity
$3,267,151
 $2,924,955
 $2,575,852
 $3,095,954
 $(6,132,963) $5,730,949



 For the year ended December 31, 2012
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Revenues:         
Rental income$
 $1,649
 $380,280
 $(133) $381,796
Tenant reimbursements
 103
 90,756
 (2,457) 88,402
Hotel income
 
 23,049
 
 23,049
Other property income
 86
 1,024
 (86) 1,024
 
 1,838
 495,109
 (2,676) 494,271
Expenses:         
Property operating costs
 1,634
 148,025
 (2,457) 147,202
Hotel operating costs
 
 18,495
 (133) 18,362
Asset and property management fees:         
Related-party26,264
 58
 4,191
 (1,141) 29,372
Other
 
 2,421
 
 2,421
Depreciation
 710
 97,988
 
 98,698
Amortization
 357
 86,101
 
 86,458
General and administrative49
 21,436
 3,128
 
 24,613
Acquisition fees and expenses
 
 1,876
 
 1,876
 26,313
 24,195
 362,225
 (3,731) 409,002
Real estate operating (loss) income(26,313) (22,357) 132,884
 1,055
 85,269
Other income (expense):         
Interest expense
 (32,469) (88,414) 18,997
 (101,886)
Interest and other income7,988
 11,018
 39,847
 (18,997) 39,856
Loss on interest rate swaps
 
 (1,225) 
 (1,225)
Income from equity investment66,364
 92,228
 
 (158,592) 
 74,352
 70,777
 (49,792) (158,592) (63,255)
Income before income tax expense48,039
 48,420
 83,092
 (157,537) 22,014
Income tax expense
 (14) (558) 
 (572)
Income from continuing operations48,039
 48,406
 82,534
 (157,537) 21,442
Discontinued operations:         
Operating income from discontinued operations
 5,942
 542
 
 6,484
Gain on disposition of discontinued operations
 
 20,117
 
 20,117
Income from discontinued operations

5,942
 20,659
 
 26,601
Net income48,039
 54,348
 103,193
 (157,537) 48,043
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 (4) 
 (4)
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.$48,039
 $54,348
 $103,189
 $(157,537) $48,039


F-37




Condensed Consolidating Balance SheetsStatements of Operations (in thousands)
 As of December 31, 2011
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP 
(the Issuer)
 Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Assets:           
Real estate assets, at cost:           
Land$
 $
 $223,522
 $480,814
 $
 $704,336
Building and improvements, net
 
 1,635,910
 1,837,061
 
 3,472,971
Intangible lease assets, net
 
 153,070
 238,919
 
 391,989
Construction in progress
 
 4,224
 4,190
 
 8,414
Real estate assets held for sale,
  net

 
 
 37,508
 
 37,508
Total real estate assets
 
 2,016,726
 2,598,492
 
 4,615,218
Cash and cash equivalents11,291
 10,597
 9,133
 8,447
 
 39,468
Investment in subsidiaries3,275,979
 2,786,248
 
 
 (6,062,227) 
Tenant receivables, net of allowance
 
 58,435
 77,471
 (5,357) 130,549
Prepaid expenses and other assets177,444
 202,126
 2,056
 29,009
 (377,804) 32,831
Deferred financing costs, net
 8,287
 
 1,155
 
 9,442
Intangible lease origination costs, net
 
 133,052
 98,286
 
 231,338
Deferred lease costs, net
 
 28,650
 39,639
 
 68,289
Investment in development authority
  bonds

 
 466,000
 180,000
 
 646,000
Other assets held for sale, net
 
 
 3,432
 
 3,432
Total assets$3,464,714
 $3,007,258
 $2,714,052
 $3,035,931
 $(6,445,388) $5,776,567
Liabilities:           
Lines of credit and notes payable$
 $484,000
 $147,730
 $966,123
 $(376,793) $1,221,060
Bonds payable, net
 248,426
 
 
 
 248,426
Accounts payable, accrued expenses,
  and accrued capital expenditures
1,652
 5,696
 24,871
 45,487
 (5,357) 72,349
Due to affiliates
 2,779
 1,178
 383
 (1,011) 3,329
Deferred income
 
 22,280
 12,799
 
 35,079
Intangible lease liabilities, net
 
 39,224
 50,357
 
 89,581
Obligations under capital leases
 
 466,000
 180,000
 
 646,000
Liabilities held for sale
 
 
 624
 
 624
Total liabilities1,652
 740,901
 701,283
 1,255,773
 (383,161) 2,316,448
Redeemable Common Stock113,147
 
 
 
 
 113,147
Equity:           
Total Columbia Property
  Trust, Inc. stockholders'
  equity
3,349,915
 2,266,357
 2,012,769
 1,779,841
 (6,062,227) 3,346,655
Nonredeemable noncontrolling
  interests

 
 
 317
 
 317
Total equity3,349,915
 2,266,357
 2,012,769
 1,780,158
 (6,062,227) 3,346,972
Total liabilities, redeemable
  common stock, and equity
$3,464,714
 $3,007,258
 $2,714,052
 $3,035,931
 $(6,445,388) $5,776,567
 For the year ended December 31, 2011
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Revenues:         
Rental income$
 $
 $379,641
 $
 $379,641
Tenant reimbursements
 
 87,071
 
 87,071
Hotel income
 
 20,600
 
 20,600
Other property income
 145
 5,575
 (145) 5,575
 
 145
 492,887
 (145) 492,887
Expenses:         
Property operating costs
 
 142,492
 
 142,492
Hotel operating costs
 
 17,394
 
 17,394
Asset and property management fees:         
Related-party25,521
 
 4,237
 (145) 29,613
Other
 
 2,185
 
 2,185
Depreciation
 
 95,724
 
 95,724
Amortization
 
 96,902
 
 96,902
General and administrative43
 18,124
 2,850
 
 21,017
Acquisition fees and expenses1,307
 
 9,932
 
 11,239
 26,871
 18,124
 371,716
 (145) 416,566
Real estate operating income (loss)(26,871) (17,979) 121,171
 
 76,321
Other income (expense):         
Interest expense
 (28,329) (84,693) 11,223
 (101,799)
Interest and other income2,129
 11,444
 40,045
 (11,223) 42,395
Loss on interest rate swaps
 
 (38,383) 
 (38,383)
Income from equity investment81,384
 114,257
 
 (195,641) 
Gain on early extinguishment of debt
 
 53,018
 
 53,018
 83,513

97,372

(30,013)
(195,641)
(44,769)
Income before income tax benefit56,642
 79,393
 91,158
 (195,641) 31,552
Income tax benefit
 
 390
 
 390
Income from continuing operations56,642
 79,393
 91,548
 (195,641) 31,942
Discontinued operations:         
Operating income from discontinued operations
 6,388
 4,804
 
 11,192
Income on disposition of discontinued operations
 
 13,522
 
 13,522
Income from discontinued operations

6,388

18,326


 24,714
Net income56,642
 85,781
 109,874
 (195,641) 56,656
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 (14) 
 (14)
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.$56,642
 $85,781
 $109,860
 $(195,641) $56,642


F-38




Consolidating Statements of OperationsComprehensive Income (in thousands)
 For the year ended December 31, 2012
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Revenues:           
Rental income$
 $1,649
 $220,603
 $223,674
 $(3,642) $442,284
Tenant reimbursements
 103
 40,444
 66,773
 (2,457) 104,863
Hotel income
 
 
 23,049
 
 23,049
Other property income
 86
 4,230
 2,775
 (596) 6,495
 
 1,838
 265,277
 316,271
 (6,695) 576,691
Expenses:           
Property operating costs
 1,634
 67,104
 107,695
 (2,967) 173,466
Hotel operating costs
 
 
 22,004
 (3,642) 18,362
Asset and property management fees:           
Related-party29,933
 58
 2,234
 3,310
 (1,141) 34,394
Other
 
 1,412
 1,414
 
 2,826
Depreciation
 710
 52,733
 60,664
 
 114,107
Amortization
 357
 47,718
 49,574
 
 97,649
Impairment loss on real estate assets
 
 
 
 
 
General and administrative49
 21,436
 2,369
 1,309
 
 25,163
Acquisition fees and expenses
 
 
 1,876
 
 1,876
 29,982
 24,195
 173,570
 247,846
 (7,750) 467,843
Real estate operating (loss) income(29,982) (22,357) 91,707
 68,425
 1,055
 108,848
Other income (expense):           
Interest expense
 (32,469) (40,239) (58,622) 24,939
 (106,391)
Interest and other income7,988
 16,960
 29,229
 10,633
 (24,939) 39,871
Loss on interest rate swaps
 
 
 (1,225) 
 (1,225)
Income (loss) from equity investment70,033
 95,902
 
 
 (165,935) 
 78,021
 80,393
 (11,010) (49,214) (165,935) (67,745)
Income (loss) before income tax
  benefit (expense)
48,039
 58,036
 80,697
 19,211
 (164,880) 41,103
Income tax benefit (expense)
 (14) (200) (372) 
 (586)
Income (loss) from continuing
  operations
48,039
 58,022
 80,497
 18,839
 (164,880) 40,517
Discontinued operations:           
Operating income (loss) from
  discontinued operations

 
 2,632
 (15,223) 
 (12,591)
(Loss) gain on disposition of
  discontinued operations

 
 (383) 20,500
 
 20,117
Income from discontinued operations
 
 2,249
 5,277
 
 7,526
Net income (loss)48,039
 58,022
 82,746
 24,116
 (164,880) 48,043
Net income (loss) attributable to
  noncontrolling interests

 
 
 (4) 
 (4)
Net income (loss) attributable to the
  common stockholders of Columbia
  Property Trust, Inc.
$48,039
 $58,022
 $82,746
 $24,112
 $(164,880) $48,039
 For the year ended December 31, 2013
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.$15,720
 $14,986
 $83,578
 $(98,564) $15,720
Foreign currency translation adjustment(83) 
 (83) 83
 (83)
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap1,997
 1,997
 
 (1,997) 1,997
Comprehensive income$17,634
 $16,983
 $83,495
 $(100,478) $17,634


 For the year ended December 31, 2012
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.$48,039
 $54,348
 $103,189
 $(157,537) $48,039
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap(5,305) (5,305) 
 5,305
 (5,305)
Comprehensive income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.42,734
 49,043
 103,189
 (152,232) 42,734
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 4
 
 4
Comprehensive income$42,734
 $49,043
 $103,193
 $(152,232) $42,738
 For the year ended December 31, 2011
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Net income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.$56,642
 $85,781
 $109,860
 $(195,641) $56,642
Market value adjustment to interest rate swap11,223
 
 11,223
 (11,223) 11,223
Comprehensive income attributable to the common stockholders of Columbia Property Trust, Inc.67,865
 85,781
 121,083
 (206,864) 67,865
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 14
 
 14
Comprehensive income$67,865
 $85,781
 $121,097
 $(206,864) $67,879




F-39




Consolidating Statements of OperationsCash Flows (in thousands)

 For the year ended December 31, 2011
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Revenues:           
Rental income$
 $
 $227,439
 $219,366
 $(4,898) $441,907
Tenant reimbursements
 
 41,195
 61,749
 
 102,944
Hotel income
 
 
 20,600
 
 20,600
Other property income
 145
 433
 11,041
 (681) 10,938
 
 145
 269,067
 312,756
 (5,579) 576,389
Expenses:           
Property operating costs
 
 67,598
 100,365
 (536) 167,427
Hotel operating costs
 
 
 22,292
 (4,898) 17,394
Asset and property management fees:           
Related-party29,511
 
 1,654
 3,548
 (145) 34,568
Other
 
 1,838
 949
 
 2,787
Depreciation
 
 52,714
 57,985
 
 110,699
Amortization
 
 51,320
 60,145
 
 111,465
General and administrative43
 18,124
 2,106
 3,462
 
 23,735
Acquisition fees and expenses1,307
 
 
 9,943
 
 11,250
 30,861
 18,124
 177,230
 258,689
 (5,579) 479,325
Real estate operating (loss) income(30,861) (17,979) 91,837
 54,067
 
 97,064
Other income (expense):           
Interest expense
 (28,329) (43,015) (52,572) 17,611
 (106,305)
Interest and other income (expense)2,129
 17,830
 29,231
 10,816
 (17,611) 42,395
Loss on interest rate swaps
 
 
 (38,383) 
 (38,383)
Income (loss) from equity investment85,374
 118,245
 
 
 (203,619) 
Gain on the early extinguishment of
  debt

 
 
 53,018
 
 53,018
 87,503
 107,746
 (13,784) (27,121) (203,619) (49,275)
Income (loss) before income tax
  (expense) benefit
56,642
 89,767
 78,053
 26,946
 (203,619) 47,789
Income tax (expense) benefit
 
 (303) 579
 
 276
Income (loss) from continuing
  operations
56,642
 89,767
 77,750
 27,525
 (203,619) 48,065
Discontinued operations:           
Operating income (loss) from
  discontinued operations

 
 2,714
 (7,645) 
 (4,931)
Gain on disposition of discontinued
  operations

 
 
 13,522
 
 13,522
Income from discontinued operations


 2,714
 5,877
 
 8,591
Net income (loss)56,642
 89,767
 80,464
 33,402
 (203,619) 56,656
Less: net income attributable to
  noncontrolling interests

 
 
 (14) 
 (14)
Net income (loss) attributable to the
  common stockholders of Columbia
  Property Trust, Inc.
$56,642
 $89,767
 $80,464
 $33,388
 $(203,619) $56,642
 For the year ended December 31, 2013
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Cash flows from operating activities$(331) $(84,270) $302,930
 $218,329
        
Cash flows from investing activities:       
Net proceeds from sale of real estate14,127
 551,818
 
 565,945
Investment in real estate and related assets
 (5,270) (65,286) (70,556)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities14,127
 546,548
 (65,286) 495,389
        
Cash flows from financing activities:       
Borrowings, net of fees and prepayment penalty on early extinguishment of debt
 297,320
 (41) 297,279
Repayments
 (343,000) (118,940) (461,940)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
 
 (4,709) (4,709)
Redemptions of common stock and fees, net of issuances(306,574) 
 
 (306,574)
Distributions(191,473) 
 
 (191,473)
Intercompany transfers, net516,659
 (400,712) (115,947) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities18,612
 (446,392) (239,637) (667,417)
        
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents32,408
 15,886
 (1,993) 46,301
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
 
 (103) (103)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period20,914
 4,822
 27,921
 53,657
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$53,322
 $20,708
 $25,825
 $99,855



F-40




Consolidating Statements of OperationsCash Flows (in thousands)

 For the year ended December 31, 2010
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Revenues:           
Rental income$
 $
 $222,667
 $178,330
 $(4,875) $396,122
Tenant reimbursements
 
 39,766
 53,646
 
 93,412
Hotel income
 
 
 19,819
 
 19,819
Other property income
 184
 324
 1,471
 (818) 1,161
 
 184
 262,757
 253,266
 (5,693) 510,514
Expenses:           
Property operating costs
 
 66,426
 85,717
 (634) 151,509
Hotel operating costs
 
 
 21,910
 (4,875) 17,035
Asset and property management
  fees:
           
Related-party26,831
 
 1,407
 2,916
 (184) 30,970
Other
 
 2,027
 1,218
 
 3,245
Depreciation
 
 50,199
 42,414
 
 92,613
Amortization
 
 53,305
 50,232
 
 103,537
General and administrative75
 20,834
 925
 1,382
 
 23,216
Acquisition fees and expenses9,670
 
 206
 903
 
 10,779
 36,576
 20,834
 174,495
 206,692
 (5,693) 432,904
Real estate operating (loss) income(36,576) (20,650) 88,262
 46,574
 
 77,610
Other income (expense):           
Interest expense
 (5,456) (47,649) (44,606) 15,673
 (82,038)
Interest and other income1,116
 15,721
 29,236
 12,683
 (15,673) 43,083
Loss on interest rate swaps
 
 
 (19,061) 
 (19,061)
Income (loss) from equity
  investment
58,726
 58,906
 
 
 (117,632) 
 59,842
 69,171
 (18,413) (50,984) (117,632) (58,016)
Income (loss) before income tax
  (expense) benefit
23,266
 48,521
 69,849
 (4,410) (117,632) 19,594
Income tax (expense) benefit
 
 (230) 456
 
 226
Income (loss) from continuing
  operations
23,266
 48,521
 69,619
 (3,954) (117,632) 19,820
Discontinued operations:           
Operating income from
  discontinued operations

 
 2,769
 912
 
 3,681
Loss on disposition of discontinued
  operations

 
 
 (161) 
 (161)
Income from discontinued operations
 
 2,769
 751
 
 3,520
Net income (loss)23,266
 48,521
 72,388
 (3,203) (117,632) 23,340
Less: net income attributable to
  noncontrolling interests

 (1) 
 (73) 
 (74)
Net income (loss) attributable to the
  common stockholders of Columbia
  Property Trust, Inc.
$23,266
 $48,520
 $72,388
 $(3,276) $(117,632) $23,266





 For the year ended December 31, 2012
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Cash flows from operating activities$(49) $(83,489) $336,377
 $252,839
        
Cash flows from investing activities:       
Net proceeds from sale of real estate30,441
 273,823
 
 304,264
Investment in real estate and related assets
 (193,410) (79,807) (273,217)
Net cash used in investing activities30,441

80,413

(79,807)
31,047
        
Cash flows from financing activities:       
Borrowings, net of fees
 595,731
 (929) 594,802
Repayments
 (591,000) (36,191) (627,191)
Issuance of common stock, net of redemptions and fees18,996
 
 
 18,996
Distributions(256,020) 
 (15) (256,035)
Intercompany transfers216,255
 (7,430) (208,825) 
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
 
 (301) (301)
Net cash used in financing activities(20,769) (2,699) (246,261) (269,729)
        
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents9,623
 (5,775) 10,309
 14,157
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
 
 32
 32
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period11,291
 10,597
 17,580
 39,468
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$20,914
 $4,822
 $27,921
 $53,657



F-41





Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (in thousands)
 For the year ended December 31, 2012
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Net income (loss) attributable to the
  common stockholders of Columbia
  Property Trust, Inc.
$48,039
 $58,022
 $82,746
 $24,112
 $(164,880) $48,039
Market value adjustment to interest
  rate swap
(5,305) (5,305) 
 
 5,305
 (5,305)
Comprehensive income (loss)
  attributable to the common
  stockholders of Columbia Property
  Trust, Inc.
42,734
 52,717
 82,746
 24,112
 (159,575) 42,734
Comprehensive income attributable to
  noncontrolling interests

 
 
 4
 
 4
Comprehensive income (loss)$42,734
 $52,717
 $82,746
 $24,116
 $(159,575) $42,738
 For the year ended December 31, 2011
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Net income (loss) attributable to the
  common stockholders of Columbia
  Property Trust, Inc.
$56,642
 $89,767
 $80,464
 $33,388
 $(203,619) $56,642
Market value adjustment to interest
  rate swap
11,223
 
 
 11,223
 (11,223) 11,223
Comprehensive income (loss)
  attributable to the common
  stockholders of Columbia Property
  Trust, Inc.
67,865
 89,767
 80,464
 44,611
 (214,842) 67,865
Comprehensive income attributable to
  noncontrolling interests

 
 
 14
 
 14
Comprehensive income (loss)$67,865
 $89,767
 $80,464
 $44,625
 $(214,842) $67,879
 For the year ended December 31, 2010
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 
Consolidating
Adjustments
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Net income (loss) attributable to the
  common stockholders of Columbia
  Property Trust, Inc.
$23,266
 $48,520
 $72,388
 $(3,276) $(117,632) $23,266
Market value adjustment to interest
  rate swap
(3,110) 
 
 (3,110) 3,110
 (3,110)
Comprehensive income (loss)
  attributable to the common
  stockholders of Columbia Property
  Trust, Inc.
20,156
 48,520
 72,388
 (6,386) (114,522) 20,156
Comprehensive income attributable to
  noncontrolling interests

 1
 
 73
 
 74
Comprehensive income (loss)$20,156
 $48,521
 $72,388
 $(6,313) $(114,522) $20,230




F-42




Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands)

 For the year ended December 31, 2012
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Cash flows from operating activities:$(49) $(83,489) $191,117
 $145,260
 $252,839
          
Cash flows from investing activities:         
Net proceeds from sale of real estate30,441
 273,823
 
 
 304,264
Investment in real estate and related assets
 (193,410) (33,488) (46,319) (273,217)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
  activities
30,441
 80,413
 (33,488) (46,319) 31,047
          
Cash flows from financing activities:         
Borrowings, net of fees
 595,731
 
 (929) 594,802
Repayments
 (591,000) 
 (36,191) (627,191)
Issuance of common stock, net of redemptions
  and fees
18,996
 
 
 
 18,996
Distributions(256,020) 
 
 (15) (256,035)
Intercompany transfers, net216,255
 (7,430) (153,089) (55,736) 
Redemption of noncontrolling interest
 
 
 (301) (301)
Net cash used in financing activities(20,769) (2,699) (153,089) (93,172) (269,729)
          
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
  equivalents
9,623
 (5,775) 4,540
 5,769
 14,157
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash and cash
  equivalents

 
 
 32
 32
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period11,291
 10,597
 9,133
 8,447
 39,468
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$20,914
 $4,822
 $13,673
 $14,248
 $53,657



F-43




Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands)

 For the year ended December 31, 2011
 Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Cash flows from operating activities:$508
 $(78,219) $207,710
 $149,159
 $279,158
          
Cash flows from investing activities:         
Investment in real estate and related assets(606,116) 
 (19,588) (40,386) (666,090)
Net cash used in investing activities(606,116) 
 (19,588) (40,386) (666,090)
          
Cash flows from financing activities:         
Borrowings, net of fees
 1,454,978
 
 324,364
 1,779,342
Repayments
 (806,500) (63,396) (298,382) (1,168,278)
Issuance of common stock, net of redemptions and
  fees
47,397
 
 
 
 47,397
Distributions(270,720) 
 
 (44) (270,764)
Intercompany transfers831,941
 (570,649) (125,681) (135,611) 
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
 (87) 
 
 (87)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
  activities
608,618
 77,742
 (189,077) (109,673) 387,610
          
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents3,010
 (477) (955) (900) 678
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash and cash
  equivalents

 
 
 (92) (92)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period8,281
 11,074
 10,088
 9,439
 38,882
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$11,291
 $10,597
 $9,133
 $8,447
 $39,468



F-44




Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands)

For the year ended December 31, 2010For the year ended December 31, 2011
Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Columbia Property Trust
(Parent)
 Columbia Property Trust OP
(the Issuer)
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Columbia Property Trust
(Consolidated)
Cash flows from operating activities:$(9,745) $(47,814) $191,570
 $136,095
 $270,106
Cash flows from operating activities$508
 $(78,219) $356,869
 $279,158
                
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Net proceeds from the sale of real estate15,219
 
 
 
 15,219
Investment in real estate and related assets(11,632) (286,727) (11,852) (17,716) (327,927)(606,116) 
 (59,974) (666,090)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities3,587
 (286,727) (11,852) (17,716) (312,708)
Net cash used in investing activities(606,116)


(59,974)
(666,090)
                
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Borrowings, net of fees
 80,662
 
 
 80,662

 1,454,978
 324,364
 1,779,342
Repayments
 (16,000) (90,000) (56,742) (162,742)
 (806,500) (361,778) (1,168,278)
Issuance of common stock, net of redemptions and
fees
375,716
 
 
 
 375,716
47,397
 
 
 47,397
Distributions(313,815) 
 
 (250) (314,065)(270,720) 
 (44) (270,764)
Intercompany transfers(108,381) 256,712
 (89,187) (59,144) 
831,941
 (570,649) (261,292) 
Redemptions of noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 

 (87) 
 (87)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities
(46,480) 321,374
 (179,187) (116,136) (20,429)608,618
 77,742
 (298,750) 387,610
                
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(52,638) (13,167) 531
 2,243
 (63,031)3,010
 (477) (1,855) 678
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash and cash
equivalents

 
 
 (812) (812)
 
 (92) (92)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period60,919
 24,241
 9,557
 8,008
 102,725
8,281
 11,074
 19,527
 38,882
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$8,281
 $11,074
 $10,088
 $9,439
 $38,882
$11,291
 $10,597
 $17,580
 $39,468

15.Subsequent Event
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 notesnoted the following itemitems in addition to those disclosed elsewhere in this report:
Chairman of the BoardDividend Declaration
On January 1, 2013,February 20, 2014, the board of directors ("declared dividends for the Board") unanimously appointed John L. Dixon as its Chairman, succeeding the former Chairmanfirst quarter of the Board, Leo F. Wells, III. Mr. Wells and the other board members believe that having an independent Board Chairman is in keeping with corporate governance best practices and will benefit the company as it continues to prepare for a successful liquidity event. Mr. Wells, who will continue to serve the company as a member of the board, had served as Chairman of the Board since the company's inception and previously served as president of the company from its inception until July 2010. Mr. Dixon has served the company as an independent director since 2008 and brings more than 40 years of experience2014 in the financial services industryamount of $0.30 per share, payable on March 18, 2014 to the leadershipstockholders of the company.
Executive Officers
Effective February 28, 2013, Douglas P. Williams resigned as an executive officer of the company, including his positions as Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Principal Financial Officer. Mr. Williams also indicated that, for personal reasons, he would not stand for re-election as a director.  Mr. Williams informed us of these decisionsrecord on February 25, 2013.  Mr. Williams will remain an executive officer of WREF.
Effective February 28, 2013, the board of directors unanimously appointed Wendy W. Gill as an executive officer to succeed Mr. Williams as the company's Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer, and to serve as the company's interim Principal


F-45




Financial Officer. Ms. Gill currently serves as Columbia Property Trust's Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations and Chief Accounting Officer.
Name Change and Other Related Changes
On February 25, 2013, the company filed Articles of Amendment with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (the "SDAT") to change its name from Wells Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. to Columbia Property Trust, Inc. The name change was approved by the board of directors and effective upon filing with the SDAT. In connection with the name change, Columbia Property Trust also changed the name of its operating partnership to Columbia Property Trust Operating Partnership, L.P.; WREAS II to Columbia Property Trust Advisory Services, LLC; and WRES to Columbia Property Trust Services, LLC. Columbia Property Trust expects to effect a similar name change for the TRS Entities in the near future.
On February 26, 2013, in connection with the name change and transition to self-management, the board of directors approved certain amendments to the bylaws, the share redemption program, and the corporate governance documents to be effective as of February 28, 2013. Columbia Property Trust amended its bylaws to reflect the new name and management structure, as well as to conform with changes made to the charter as approved at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 18, 2012. Columbia Property Trust amended its share redemption program to change the company name, update the contact information for redemption requests, and adjust how pro-rata redemptions are handled. In addition, Columbia Property Trust amended its Corporate Governance Guidelines, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter, Audit Committee Charter, Code of Ethics, Whistleblower Policy, and Insider Trader Policy to reflect the new name, as well as to reflect the new management structure. The corporate governance documents are available on the company's website at www.columbiapropertytrust.com.
Commencement of Self-Management
On February 28, 2013, the WREAS II Assignment Option and WRES Assignment Option closed, and in connection therewith, the Renewal Advisory Agreement and Renewal Investor Services Agreement terminated.
Investor Services Agreement
Effective February 28, 2013, upon the closing of the WREAS II Assignment Option, Columbia Property Trust entered into the Investor Services Agreement with WREF, which requires WREF to provide the stockholder and communication services to Columbia Property Trust previously provided for under the 2012 Investor Services Agreement and the Renewal Investor Services Agreement, and provides for Columbia Property Trust to compensate WREF for the services based on a reimbursement of costs and payroll plus a premium.
Consulting Services Agreement
On February 28, 2013, Columbia Property Trust entered a consulting services agreement with WREF (the "Consulting Services Agreement"). Under the Consulting Services Agreement, WREF will provide consulting services with respect to the same matters that WREAS II and its affiliates provided advisory services under the Renewal Advisory Agreement. Payments under the Consulting Services Agreement will be monthly fees in the same amount as the asset management fees that would have been paid under the Renewal Advisory Agreement through December 31, 2013, if the Renewal Advisory Agreement was not terminated. If Columbia Property Trust elects to terminate the Consulting Services Agreement early for cause, Columbia Property Trust would not be required to make further payments under the agreement other than fees earned by WREF and unpaid at the time of termination. If Columbia Property Trust terminates the Consulting Services Agreement other than for cause, Columbia Property Trust would be required to make a fee acceleration payment, which is calculated as the fees incurred in the last month prior to termination, adjusted for partial months, multiplied by the number of months remaining between the time of termination and December 31, 2013.March 3, 2014.



F-46F-42




Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Schedule III - Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
December 31, 2012
(in thousands)

Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Schedule III – Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
December 31, 2013
(in thousands)
Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Schedule III – Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
December 31, 2013
(in thousands)
             
Gross Amount at Which Carried at
December 31, 2012
   Life on Which Depreciation and Amortization is Computed (f)             Gross Amount at Which Carried at
December 31, 2013
   Life on Which Depreciation and Amortization is Computed (d)
     Initial Costs          Initial Costs     
Description Location Ownership Percentage Encumbrances Land Buildings and Improvements Total Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Land Buildings and Improvements Total Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Date of Construction Date Acquired  Location Ownership Percentage Encumbrances Land Buildings and Improvements Total Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Land Buildings and Improvements Total Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Date of Construction Date Acquired 
WEATHERFORD CENTER HOUSTON Houston, TX 100% None
 $6,100
 $28,905
 $35,005
 $(1,460) $6,241
 $27,304
 $33,545
 $5,539
 1980 2/10/2004 0 to 40 years
333 & 777 REPUBLIC DRIVE Allen Park, MI 100% None
 4,400
 12,716
 17,116
 (781) 4,502
 11,833
 16,335
 2,876
 2000 3/31/2004 0 to 40 years
515 POST OAK Houston, TX 100% None
 $6,100
 $28,905
 $35,005
 $2,042
 $6,241
 $30,806
 $37,047
 $6,681
 1980 2/10/2004 0 to 40 years
9 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE Westborough, MA 100% None
 5,570
 38,218
 43,788
 (5,229) 5,627
 32,932
 38,559
 8,504
 1987 5/27/2004 0 to 40 years Westborough, MA 100% None
 5,570
 38,218
 43,788
 (2,430) 5,627
 35,731
 41,358
 9,773
 1987 5/27/2004 0 to 40 years

180 PARK AVENUE
 Florham Park, NJ 100% None
 10,802
 62,595
 73,397
 2,267
 11,050
 64,614
 75,664
 33,886
 1982 6/23/2004 0 to 40 years Florham Park, NJ 100% None
 10,802
 62,595
 73,397
 (26,880) 11,050
 35,467
 46,517
 8,410
 1982 6/23/2004 0 to 40 years
ONE GLENLAKE PARKWAY Atlanta, GA 100% 37,204
  
5,846
 66,681
 72,527
 (120) 5,934
 66,473
 72,407
 20,304
 2003 6/25/2004 0 to 40 years Atlanta, GA 100% 34,713
  
5,846
 66,681
 72,527
 634
 5,934
 67,227
 73,161
 21,834
 2003 6/25/2004 0 to 40 years
80 M STREET Washington, DC 100% None 26,248
 76,269
 102,517
 (5,992) 26,806
 69,719
 96,525
 19,596
 2001 6/29/2004 0 to 40 years Washington, DC 100% None 26,248
 76,269
 102,517
 (5,747) 26,806
 69,964
 96,770
 21,700
 2001 6/29/2004 0 to 40 years

3333 FINLEY ROAD
 Downers Grove, IL 100% None 6,925
 34,575
 41,500
 630
 7,015
 35,115
 42,130
 8,383
 1999 8/4/2004 0 to 40 years Downers Grove, IL 100% None 6,925
 34,575
 41,500
 630
 7,015
 35,115
 42,130
 9,382
 1999 8/4/2004 0 to 40 years

1501 OPUS PLACE
 Downers Grove, IL 100% None 3,579
 17,220
 20,799
 328
 3,625
 17,502
 21,127
 4,213
 1988 8/4/2004 0 to 40 years Downers Grove, IL 100% None 3,579
 17,220
 20,799
 328
 3,625
 17,502
 21,127
 4,715
 1988 8/4/2004 0 to 40 years
2500 WINDY RIDGE PARKWAY Atlanta, GA 100% 32,000
 7,410
 60,601
 68,011
 1,667
 7,485
 62,193
 69,678
 14,627
 1985 9/20/2004 0 to 40 years
4100 - 4300 WILDWOOD PARKWAY Atlanta, GA 100% 25,000
 13,761
 31,785
 45,546
 (1,086) 13,898
 30,562
 44,460
 7,513
 1996 9/20/2004 0 to 40 years
4200 WILDWOOD PARKWAY Atlanta, GA 100% 33,000
 8,472
 44,221
 52,693
 (697) 8,546
 43,450
 51,996
 12,766
 1998 9/20/2004 0 to 40 years

800 NORTH FREDERICK
 Gaithersburg, MD 100% None
 22,758
 43,174
 65,932
 582
 20,195
 46,319
 66,514
 16,309
 1986 10/22/2004 0 to 40 years Gaithersburg, MD 100% None
 22,758
 43,174
 65,932
 582
 20,195
 46,319
 66,514
 18,434
 1986 10/22/2004 0 to 40 years

THE CORRIDORS III
 Downers Grove, IL 100% None
 2,524
 35,016
 37,540
 (1,761) 2,558
 33,221
 35,779
 9,216
 2001 11/1/2004 0 to 40 years Downers Grove, IL 100% None
 2,524
 35,016
 37,540
 (1,655) 2,558
 33,327
 35,885
 10,398
 2001 11/1/2004 0 to 40 years

HIGHLAND LANDMARK III
 Downers Grove, IL 100% None
 3,028
 47,454
 50,482
 (3,594) 3,055
 43,833
 46,888
 11,813
 2000 12/27/2004 0 to 40 years Downers Grove, IL 100% None
 3,028
 47,454
 50,482
 (3,088) 3,055
 44,339
 47,394
 13,537
 2000 12/27/2004 0 to 40 years

180 PARK AVENUE 105
 Florham Park, NJ 100% None
 4,501
 47,957
 52,458
 (8,200) 4,501
 39,757
 44,258
 9,044
 2001 3/14/2005 0 to 40 years Florham Park, NJ 100% None
 4,501
 47,957
 52,458
 (7,534) 4,501
 40,423
 44,924
 10,032
 2001 3/14/2005 0 to 40 years
4241 IRWIN SIMPSON Mason, OH 100% None
 1,270
 28,688
 29,958
 719
 1,299
 29,378
 30,677
 6,887
 1997 3/17/2005 0 to 40 years
8990 DUKE ROAD Mason, OH 100% None
 520
 8,681
 9,201
 193
 522
 8,872
 9,394
 2,394
 2001 3/17/2005 0 to 40 years
215 DIEHL ROAD Naperville, IL 100% 21,000
 3,452
 17,456
 20,908
 2,941
 3,472
 20,377
 23,849
 6,702
 1988 4/19/2005 0 to 40 years Naperville, IL 100% $21,000
 3,452
 17,456
 20,908
 2,941
 3,472
 20,377
 23,849
 7,521
 1988 4/19/2005 0 to 40 years
100 EAST PRATT Baltimore, MD 100% 105,000
 31,234
 140,217
 171,451
 30,344
 31,777
 170,018
 201,795
 47,429
 1975/1991 5/12/2005 0 to 40 years Baltimore, MD 100% $105,000
 31,234
 140,217
 171,451
 31,653
 31,777
 171,327
 203,104
 54,398
 1975/1991 5/12/2005 0 to 40 years
COLLEGE PARK PLAZA Indianapolis, IN 100% None
 2,822
 22,910
 25,732
 (1,401) 2,822
 21,509
 24,331
 7,106
 1998 6/21/2005 0 to 40 years
ONE ROBBINS ROAD Westford, MA 100% None
 5,391
 33,788
 39,179
 19
 5,391
 33,807
 39,198
 8,648
 1981 8/18/2005 0 to 40 years Westford, MA 100% None
 5,391
 33,788
 39,179
 175
 5,391
 33,963
 39,354
 9,827
 1981 8/18/2005 0 to 40 years
FOUR ROBBINS ROAD Westford, MA 100% None
 2,950
 32,544
 35,494
 
 2,950
 32,544
 35,494
 12,992
 2001 8/18/2005 0 to 40 years Westford, MA 100% None
 2,950
 32,544
 35,494
 
 2,950
 32,544
 35,494
 14,759
 2001 8/18/2005 0 to 40 years

1900 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
 East Palo Alto, CA 100% None
 8,722
 107,730
 116,452
 (25,215) 8,803
 82,434
 91,237
 16,176
 2001 9/20/2005 0 to 40 years East Palo Alto, CA 100% None
 8,722
 107,730
 116,452
 (26,171) 8,803
 81,478
 90,281
 17,407
 2001 9/20/2005 0 to 40 years

1950 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
 East Palo Alto, CA 100% None
 10,040
 93,716
 103,756
 2,432
 10,134
 96,054
 106,188
 20,983
 2002 9/20/2005 0 to 40 years

2000 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
 East Palo Alto, CA 100% None
 8,731
 76,842
 85,573
 599
 8,819
 77,353
 86,172
 18,339
 2003 9/20/2005 0 to 40 years
5 HOUSTON CENTER Houston, TX 100% None
 8,186
 147,653
 155,839
 (18,722) 8,186
 128,931
 137,117
 35,420
 2002 12/20/2005 0 to 40 years
KEY CENTER TOWER Cleveland, OH 100% None
(a) 
7,269
 244,424
 251,693
 12,972
 7,454
 257,211
 264,665
 78,556
 1991 12/22/2005 0 to 40 years
KEY CENTER MARRIOTT Cleveland, OH 100% None
 3,473
 34,458
 37,931
 11,430
 3,629
 45,732
 49,361
 15,353
 1991 12/22/2005 0 to 40 years
ONE SANTAN CORPORATE CENTER Chandler, AZ 100% $18,000
 4,871
 24,669
 29,540
 (1,432) 4,948
 23,160
 28,108
 5,835
 2000 4/18/2006 0 to 40 years
TWO SANTAN CORPORATE CENTER Chandler, AZ 100% $21,000
 3,174
 21,613
 24,787
 (654) 3,245
 20,888
 24,133
 4,316
 2003 4/18/2006 0 to 40 years
263 SHUMAN BOULEVARD Naperville, IL 100% $49,000
 7,142
 41,535
 48,677
 6,890
 7,233
 48,334
 55,567
 17,023
 1986 7/20/2006 0 to 40 years
80 PARK PLAZA Newark, NJ 100% None
 31,766
 109,952
 141,718
 14,230
 32,221
 123,727
 155,948
 43,074
 1979 9/21/2006 0 to 40 years
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL TOWER Jersey City, NJ 100% None
 29,061
 141,544
 170,605
 14,434
 29,712
 155,327
 185,039
 44,486
 1989 10/31/2006 0 to 40 years


S-1




Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Schedule III - Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
December 31, 2012
(in thousands)
                
Gross Amount at Which Carried at
December 31, 2012
       Life on Which Depreciation and Amortization is Computed (f)
        Initial Costs          
Description Location Ownership Percentage Encumbrances Land Buildings and Improvements Total Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Land Buildings and Improvements Total Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Date of Construction Date Acquired 

1950 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
 East Palo Alto, CA 100% None
 10,040
 93,716
 103,756
 1,374
 10,134
 94,996
 105,130
 18,378
 2002 9/20/2005 0 to 40 years

2000 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
 East Palo Alto, CA 100% None
 8,731
 76,842
 85,573
 600
 8,819
 77,354
 86,173
 16,112
 2003 9/20/2005 0 to 40 years
MACARTHUR RIDGE Irving, TX 100% None
 2,680
 42,269
 44,949
 1,078
 2,680
 43,347
 46,027
 6,381
 1998 11/15/2005 0 to 40 years
5 HOUSTON CENTER Houston, TX 100% None
 8,186
 147,653
 155,839
 (19,711) 8,186
 127,942
 136,128
 34,698
 2002 12/20/2005 0 to 40 years
KEY CENTER TOWER Cleveland, OH 100% None
(b) 
7,269
 244,424
 251,693
 12,790
 7,454
 257,029
 264,483
 69,038
 1991 12/22/2005 0 to 40 years
KEY CENTER MARRIOTT Cleveland, OH 100% None
 3,473
 34,458
 37,931
 10,797
 3,629
 45,099
 48,728
 13,022
 1991 12/22/2005 0 to 40 years
ONE SANTAN CORPORATE CENTER Chandler, AZ 100% 18,000
 4,871
 24,669
 29,540
 (1,496) 4,948
 23,096
 28,044
 5,219
 2000 4/18/2006 0 to 40 years
TWO SANTAN CORPORATE CENTER Chandler, AZ 100% 21,000
 3,174
 21,613
 24,787
 (1,752) 3,245
 19,790
 23,035
 3,611
 2003 4/18/2006 0 to 40 years
263 SHUMAN BOULEVARD Naperville, IL 100% 49,000
 7,142
 41,535
 48,677
 6,890
 7,233
 48,334
 55,567
 14,717
 1986 7/20/2006 0 to 40 years
4300 CENTREWAY PLACE Arlington, TX 100% None
 2,539
 13,919
 16,458
 (2,754) 2,557
 11,147
 13,704
 2,338
 1998 9/15/2006 0 to 40 years
80 PARK PLAZA Newark, NJ 100% None
 31,766
 109,952
 141,718
 6,333
 32,221
 115,830
 148,051
 39,607
 1979 9/21/2006 0 to 40 years
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL TOWER Jersey City, NJ 100% None
 29,061
 141,544
 170,605
 13,674
 29,712
 154,567
 184,279
 39,035
 1989 10/31/2006 0 to 40 years
STERLING COMMERCE Irving, TX 100% None
 8,639
 43,980
 52,619
 403
 8,752
 44,270
 53,022
 17,989
 1999 12/21/2006 0 to 40 years
ONE CENTURY PLACE Nashville, TN 100% None
 8,955
 58,339
 67,294
 (7,582) 9,106
 50,606
 59,712
 9,510
 1991 1/4/2007 0 to 40 years

120 EAGLE ROCK
 East Hanover, NJ 100% None
 2,726
 30,078
 32,804
 (5,399) 2,762
 24,643
 27,405
 3,662
 1990 3/27/2007 0 to 40 years
PASADENA CORPORATE PARK Pasadena, CA 100% None
 53,099
 59,630
 112,729
 756
 53,099
 60,386
 113,485
 9,615
 1965/2000/ 2002/2003 7/11/2007 0 to 40 years
7031 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE Columbia, MD 100% None
 10,232
 54,070
 64,302
 35
 10,232
 54,105
 64,337
 11,542
 2000 7/12/2007 0 to 40 years
222 EAST 41ST STREET New York City, NY 100% None
(b) 

 324,520
 324,520
 (1,034) 
 323,486
 323,486
 54,355
 2001 8/17/2007 0 to 40 years
BANNOCKBURN LAKE III Bannockburn, IL 100% None
 7,635
 11,002
 18,637
 (1,879) 7,663
 9,095
 16,758
 1,115
 1987 9/10/2007 0 to 40 years
1200 MORRIS DRIVE Wayne, PA 100% None
 3,723
 20,597
 24,320
 5,377
 3,786
 25,911
 29,697
 6,330
 1985 9/14/2007 0 to 40 years
SOUTH JAMAICA STREET Englewood, CO 100% None
 13,429
 109,781
 123,210
 3,252
 13,735
 112,727
 126,462
 23,693
 2002/2003/ 2007 9/26/2007 0 to 40 years
15815 25TH AVENUE WEST Lynnwood, WA 100% None
 3,896
 17,144
 21,040
 462
 3,965
 17,537
 21,502
 3,051
 2007 11/5/2007 0 to 40 years
16201 25TH AVENUE WEST Lynnwood, WA 100% None
 2,035
 9,262
 11,297
 216
 2,071
 9,442
 11,513
 1,218
 2007 11/5/2007 0 to 40 years
13655 RIVERPORT DRIVE St. Louis, MO 100% None
 6,138
 19,105
 25,243
 8
 6,138
 19,113
 25,251
 3,617
 1998 2/1/2008 0 to 40 years
11200 WEST PARKLAND AVENUE Milwaukee, WI 100% None
 3,219
 15,394
 18,613
 2,556
 3,219
 17,950
 21,169
 4,293
 1990 3/3/2008 0 to 40 years
LENOX PARK BUILDINGS Atlanta, GA 100% 216,000
(a) 
28,478
 225,067
 253,545
 4,224
 28,858
 228,911
 257,769
 34,031
 1992/1999/ 2001/2002 5/8/2008 0 to 40 years


S-2

Index to Financial Statements
Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Schedule III – Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
December 31, 2013
(in thousands)
                Gross Amount at Which Carried at
December 31, 2013
       Life on Which Depreciation and Amortization is Computed (d)
        Initial Costs          
Description Location Ownership Percentage Encumbrances Land Buildings and Improvements Total Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Land Buildings and Improvements Total Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Date of Construction Date Acquired 
STERLING COMMERCE Irving, TX 100% None
 $8,639
 $43,980
 $52,619
 $889
 $8,752
 $44,756
 $53,508
 $19,694
 1999 12/21/2006 0 to 40 years
PASADENA CORPORATE PARK Pasadena, CA 100% None
 53,099
 59,630
 112,729
 254
 53,099
 59,884
 112,983
 11,898
 1965/2000/ 2002/2003 7/11/2007 0 to 40 years
7031 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE Columbia, MD 100% None
 10,232
 54,070
 64,302
 35
 10,232
 54,105
 64,337
 13,655
 2000 7/12/2007 0 to 40 years
222 EAST 41ST STREET New York City, NY 100% None
(a) 

 324,520
 324,520
 (832) 
 323,688
 323,688
 62,379
 2001 8/17/2007 0 to 40 years
BANNOCKBURN LAKE III Bannockburn, IL 100% None
 7,635
 11,002
 18,637
 (1,881) 7,663
 9,093
 16,756
 1,361
 1987 9/10/2007 0 to 40 years
SOUTH JAMAICA STREET Englewood, CO 100% None
 13,429
 109,781
 123,210
 3,252
 13,735
 112,727
 126,462
 28,175
 2002/2003/ 2007 9/26/2007 0 to 40 years
LENOX PARK BUILDINGS Atlanta, GA 100% None
 28,478
 225,067
 253,545
 4,224
 28,858
 228,911
 257,769
 41,373
 1992/1999/ 2001/2002 5/8/2008 0 to 40 years
LINDBERGH CENTER Atlanta, GA 100% None
(a) 

 262,468
 262,468
 3,252
 
 265,720
 265,720
 44,815
 2002 7/1/2008 0 to 40 years
THREE GLENLAKE BUILDING Sandy Springs, GA 100% $120,000
(b) 
7,517
 88,784
 96,301
 891
 8,055
 89,137
 97,192
 15,984
 2008 7/31/2008 0 to 40 years
1580 WEST NURSERY ROAD Linthicum, MD 100% None
 11,410
 78,988
 90,398
 1,212
 11,745
 79,865
 91,610
 17,105
 1992 9/5/2008 0 to 40 years
550 KING STREET BUILDINGS Boston, MA 100% None
 8,632
 74,625
 83,257
 8,177
 8,632
 82,802
 91,434
 15,240
 1984 4/1/2010 0 to 40 years
CRANBERRY WOODS DRIVE Cranberry Township, PA 100% None
 15,512
 173,062
 188,574
 3,501
 15,512
 176,563
 192,075
 23,292
 2009/2010 6/1/2010 0 to 40 years
HOUSTON ENERGY CENTER I Houston, TX 100% None
 4,734
 79,344
 84,078
 5,037
 4,734
 84,381
 89,115
 11,684
 2008 6/28/2010 0 to 40 years
SUNTRUST BUILDING Orlando, FL 100% None
 1,222
 20,402
 21,624
 938
 1,222
 21,340
 22,562
 3,181
 1959 8/25/2010 0 to 40 years
MARKET SQUARE BUILDINGS Washington, DC 100% $325,000
 152,629
 450,757
 603,386
 14,390
 152,629
 465,147
 617,776
 62,487
 1990 3/7/2011 0 to 40 years
544 LAKEVIEW Vernon Hills, IL 100%
(c) 
$9,100
  
3,006
 3,100
 6,106
 2,243
 3,006
 5,343
 8,349
 404
 1994 4/1/2011 0 to 40 years
333 MARKET STREET San Francisco, CA 100% $206,500
  
114,483
 292,840
 407,323
 
 114,483
 292,840
 407,323
 8,552
 1979 12/21/2012 0 to 40 years
    TOTAL REAL ESTATE ASSETS     $704,000
 $4,118,625
 $4,822,625
 $53,241
 $706,938
 $4,168,928
 $4,875,866
 $903,472
      
 



Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Schedule III - Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
December 31, 2012
(in thousands)
                
Gross Amount at Which Carried at
December 31, 2012
       Life on Which Depreciation and Amortization is Computed (f)
        Initial Costs          
Description Location Ownership Percentage Encumbrances Land Buildings and Improvements Total Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition Land Buildings and Improvements Total Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Date of Construction Date Acquired 
LINDBERGH CENTER Atlanta, GA 100%
(b) 
250,000
(b), (c) 

 262,468
 262,468
 3,252
 
 265,720
 265,720
 36,665
 2002 7/1/2008 0 to 40 years
THREE GLENLAKE BUILDING Sandy Springs, GA 100%  26,264/ 120,000
(d) 
7,517
 88,784
 96,301
 891
 8,055
 89,137
 97,192
 13,062
 2008 7/31/2008 0 to 40 years
1580 WEST NURSERY ROAD Linthicum, MD 100% None
 11,410
 78,988
 90,398
 1,212
 11,745
 79,865
 91,610
 13,874
 1992 9/5/2008 0 to 40 years
DVINTSEV BUSINESS CENTER -- TOWER B Moscow, Russia 100%
(a) 
None
(b) 

 66,387
 66,387
 (6,174) 
 60,213
 60,213
 5,764
 2009 5/29/2009 0 to 40 years
STERLING COMMERCE CENTER Columbus, OH 100% None
 1,793
 31,501
 33,294
 2,893
 1,793
 34,394
 36,187
 3,979
 1990/1995/ 1996/1998 3/8/2010 0 to 40 years
550 KING STREET BUILDINGS Boston, MA 100% None
 8,632
 74,625
 83,257
 7,975
 8,632
 82,600
 91,232
 11,036
 1984 4/1/2010 0 to 40 years
CRANBERRY WOODS DRIVE Cranberry Township, PA 100% None
 15,512
 173,062
 188,574
 1,210
 15,512
 174,272
 189,784
 17,591
 2009/2010 6/1/2010 0 to 40 years
HOUSTON ENERGY CENTER I Houston, TX 100% None
 4,734
 79,344
 84,078
 5,037
 4,734
 84,381
 89,115
 8,352
 2008 6/28/2010 0 to 40 years
SUNTRUST BUILDING Orlando, FL 100% None
 1,222
 20,402
 21,624
 938
 1,222
 21,340
 22,562
 2,250
 1959 8/25/2010 0 to 40 years
CHASE CENTER BUILDING Columbus, OH 100% None
 5,148
 24,743
 29,891
 2,804
 5,148
 27,547
 32,695
 2,861
 1972/1982 10/21/2010 0 to 40 years
MARKET SQUARE BUILDINGS Washington, DC 100% 325,000
 152,629
 450,757
 603,386
 11,873
 152,629
 462,630
 615,259
 41,253
 1990 3/7/2011 0 to 40 years
544 LAKEVIEW Vernon Hills, IL 50%
(e) 
9,100
  
3,006
 3,100
 6,106
 14
 3,006
 3,114
 6,120
 141
 1994 4/1/2011 0 to 40 years
333 MARKET STREET San Francisco, CA 100% 206,500
  
114,483
 292,840
 407,323
 
 114,483
 292,840
 407,323
 246
 1979 12/21/2012 0 to 40 years
    TOTAL REAL ESTATE ASSETS     $785,507
 $4,676,965
 $5,462,472
 $45,297
 $789,237
 $4,718,532
 $5,507,769
 $896,174
      
 
(a)
As a result of the acquisition of the Lenox Park Buildings, Columbia Property Trust acquired investments in bonds and certain obligations under capital leases in the amount of $216.0 million.
(b) 
Property is owned subject to a long-term ground lease.
(c)
As a result of the acquisition of the Lindbergh Center Building, Columbia Property Trust acquired investments in bonds and certain obligations under capital leases in the amount of $250.0 million.
(d)(b) 
As a result of the acquisition of the Three Glenlake Building, Columbia Property Trust acquired investments in bonds and certain obligations under capital leases in the amount of $120.0 million.
(e)(c) 
544 Lakeview is owned through a subsidiary in which Columbia Property Trust holds a 50% ownership interest, and owns a 50% controlling interest in a consolidated joint venture that owns 100% of 544 Lakeview.
the economic interest.
(f)(d) 
Columbia Property Trust assets are depreciated or amortized using the straight-line method over the useful lives of the assets by class. Generally, tenant improvements are amortized over the shorter of economic life or lease term, lease intangibles are amortized over the respective lease term, building improvements are depreciated over 5-25 years, site improvements are depreciated over 15 years, and buildings are depreciated over 40 years.




S-3S-2




Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Schedule III - Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
(in thousands)

For the years ended December 31,For the years ended December 31,
2012 2011 20102013 2012 2011
Real Estate:          
Balance at beginning of year$5,483,193
 $4,999,902
 $4,767,664
$5,507,769
 $5,483,193
 $4,999,902
Additions to/improvements of real estate453,541
 676,230
 297,023
51,422
 453,541
 676,230
Sale/transfer of real estate(328,804) (70,082) (18,143)(614,822) (328,804) (70,082)
Impairment of real estate(18,467) (5,817) 
(29,737) (18,467) (5,817)
Write-offs of building and tenant improvements(301) (228) 
(492) (301) (228)
Write-offs of intangible assets (1)
(1,311) (6,978) (52)(466) (1,311) (6,978)
Write-offs of fully depreciated assets(80,082) (109,834) (46,590)(37,808) (80,082) (109,834)
Balance at end of the year$5,507,769
 $5,483,193
 $4,999,902
$4,875,866
 $5,507,769
 $5,483,193
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization:          
Balance at beginning of year$867,975
 $769,863
 $635,080
$896,174
 $867,975
 $769,863
Depreciation and amortization expense181,155
 225,139
 184,155
166,720
 181,155
 225,139
Sale/transfer of real estate(71,654) (12,258) (2,763)(120,981) (71,654) (12,258)
Write-offs of tenant improvements(196) (16) 25
(212) (196) (16)
Write-offs of intangible assets (1)
(1,024) (4,915) (44)(421) (1,024) (4,915)
Write-offs of fully depreciated assets(80,082) (109,838) (46,590)(37,808) (80,082) (109,838)
Balance at end of the year$896,174
 $867,975
 $769,863
$903,472
 $896,174
 $867,975
(1) 
Consists of write-offs of intangible lease assets related to lease restructurings, amendments, and terminations.




S-4S-3