Piedmont Office Realty Trust (PDM) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on May 12, 2026, with voting available online for shareholders of record as of March 4, 2026.

• Key proposals include election of nine directors, ratification of the auditor, advisory approval of executive compensation, and approval of an amended incentive plan.

• The board recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing nine directors for one-year terms, ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and approving the Third Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan.

• The board unanimously recommends a vote for all proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted between October 19 and November 18, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eight of nine director nominees are independent; the board chair and CEO roles are separated.

• Board committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating & Governance) are fully independent and have written charters.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations are conducted, and term limits are set at 15 years for non-employee directors.

• The board values diversity and a mix of skills and experiences.