UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 3, 2019
Brandywine Realty Trust
Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Maryland (Brandywine Realty Trust) |
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001-9106 |
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23-2413352 |
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Delaware (Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P.) |
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000-24407 (Commission file number) |
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23-2862640 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
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2929 Walnut Street, Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(Address of principal executive offices)
(610) 325-5600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
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On January 3, 2019, Brandywine Realty Trust (the "Company") announced that its Board of Trustees has authorized the repurchase of up to $150 million of the Company's common stock. Repurchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The repurchase program has no time limit and may be suspended for periods or discontinued at any time. Any shares acquired will be available for general corporate purposes. The Company had 178,602,602 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 19, 2018.
The related press release dated January 3, 2019 is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99.1 |
Brandywine Realty Trust Press Release dated January 3, 2019. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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Brandywine Realty Trust
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/s/ Gerard H. Sweeney |
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Gerard H. Sweeney |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P.
By:Brandywine Realty Trust,
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/s/ Gerard H. Sweeney |
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Gerard H. Sweeney |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: January 8, 2019
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