COPT Defense Declares Fourth Quarter 2025 Common Dividend

Core Points - COPT Defense Properties declared a quarterly dividend of $0.305 per common share for Q4 2025, amounting to an annualized $1.22 per share, payable on January 15, 2026 [1] - The company focuses on owning, operating, and developing properties near U.S. Government defense installations, with a portfolio of 198 properties totaling 22.6 million square feet and a leasing rate of 97.0% as of September 30, 2025 [2] Company Overview - COPT Defense is a self-managed REIT listed in the S&P MidCap 400, primarily serving U.S. Government and defense contractors engaged in national security activities [2] - The company's properties are designed to meet mission-critical and high-security requirements [2] Recent Developments - COPT Defense acquired a 142,000 square foot Class A office building in Chantilly, VA for $40.2 million, fully leased to a top 20 U.S. Defense Contractor with a 10-year lease [6]