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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brandywine Realty Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: BDN) announced today that its operating partnership, Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), has closed its previously announced underwritten public offering of $300 million of its 6.125% guaranteed notes due 2031 (the “Notes”).

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brandywine Realty Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: BDN) announced today that its operating partnership, Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), has priced an underwritten public offering of $300 million of its 6.125% guaranteed notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). Interest on the Notes will be payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing January 15, 2026.

Brandywine Realty Trust recently cut its dividend by 46.7%, addressing prior payout sustainability concerns. Following the cut, BDN's cash available for distribution payout ratio drops from 176% to a more manageable 93%. The dividend reduction is seen as a strategic move, positioning BDN for future growth, as new trophy assets come online.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE:BDN) announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share and OP Unit payable on October 23, 2025 to holders of record on October 9, 2025. The quarterly dividend is equivalent to an annual rate of $0.32 per common share and represents a reduction from the previous quarter's annual rate of $0.60 per common share.

BDN faces unsustainable dividends, high leverage, and operational stagnation, with a payout ratio exceeding 175% of earnings. Management's decision to maintain the high dividend and pursue new developments, like a hotel, strains liquidity and distracts from core business challenges. BDN's costly debt issuance at nearly 9% highlights market skepticism and further weakens their financial flexibility amid ongoing portfolio vacancies.

I'm downgrading Brandywine Realty Trust due to dividend uncertainty but continue accumulating shares, seeing deep value and misunderstood upside potential. Leasing trends, asset sales at strong cap rates, and management's shift from expensive to cheaper debt support my bullish long-term thesis. Dividend coverage is not covered by free cash flow, but I prioritize capital allocation and stabilization over maintaining a high payout in turnaround situations.

Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.15 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.22 per share a year ago.

PHILADELPHIA, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) today reported its financial and operating results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025. Management Comments “We are pleased with progress on our 2025 business plan highlighted by achieving over 98% of our speculative revenue target at the midpoint of our current guidance,” stated Gerard H.

Brandywine Realty Trust's high yield and discounted price reflect real risks: declining rents, shrinking FFO, and heavy debt loads. The office-heavy portfolio faces ongoing headwinds post-COVID, with management signaling asset sales and a shift toward life science and residential properties. Debt maturities loom within five years, and refinancing or asset sales may not be enough—dilution through new share issuance is a real risk.