City Office REIT Announces Sale of Washington Group Plaza Property for $86.5 Million

VANCOUVER, March 9, 2018

Proceeds from the sale will be used to repay approximately $32.1 million of mortgage debt and for general working capital purposes, including repayment of amounts outstanding under the Company's Secured Credit Facility and potential future property acquisitions.  The Company structured the transaction as a part of a reverse like-kind exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended.

"The four office buildings that comprise Washington Group Plaza were contributed to City Office as part of the initial public offering in April 2014," said Greg Tylee, Chief Operating Officer and President.  "Since that time, we have implemented substantial operational improvements and cost savings, increased the square footage of the buildings by 23,000 square feet through re-measurement and most recently completed a 148,000 square foot lease to St. Luke's.  These efforts demonstrate our ability to create and realize value for our shareholders at the property level."    

About City Office REIT, Inc.

City Office REIT is an internally-managed real estate company focused on acquiring, owning and operating high-quality office properties located in leading markets in the Southern and Western United States.  City Office currently owns or has an interest in 4.6 million square feet of office properties.  The Company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Forward-looking Statements

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