
Publishes 2026 Corporate Sustainability Report and TCFD Report


COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:CDP) (&#34;COPT Defense&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a regular

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Publishes 2026 Corporate Sustainability Report and TCFD Report</i></b>

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COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CDP">CDP</a>) ("COPT Defense" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.32 per common share for the third quarter ending September 30, 2026. The third quarter 2026 dividend represents an annualized amount of $1.28 per share and is payable on October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2026.

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In addition, the Company announced the publishing of its twelfth annual Corporate Sustainability Report, along with its fifth annual Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD") Report. Both reports are available in the ‘Sustainability’ section of COPT Defense’s Investor Relations website (<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.copt.com%2F&amp;esheet=54589092&amp;newsitemid=20260813104131&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.copt.com%2F&amp;index=1&amp;md5=2cee49a1dd8ba1e33858f04650fe92ca" shape="rect">https://investors.copt.com/</a>) and as follows:

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<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwuline">2026 Corporate Sustainability Report:</span>

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<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwuline">2026 TCFD Report:</span>

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwuline">About COPT Defense</span></b>

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COPT Defense, an S&amp;P MidCap 400 Company, is a self-managed REIT focused on owning, operating, and developing properties in locations proximate to, or sometimes containing, key U.S. Government ("USG") defense installations and missions (referred to as its Defense/IT Portfolio). The Company’s tenants include the USG and their defense contractors, who are primarily engaged in priority national security activities, and who generally require mission-critical and high security property enhancements. As of June 30, 2026, the Company’s Defense/IT Portfolio of 202 properties, including 24 owned through unconsolidated joint ventures, encompassed 23.3 million square feet and was 96.4% leased.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwuline">Forward-Looking Information</span></b>

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This press release may contain "forward-looking" statements, as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the Company. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "plan," or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which the Company cannot predict with accuracy and some of which the Company might not even anticipate. Although the Company believes that the expectations, estimates, and projections reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions at the time made, the Company can give no assurance that these expectations, estimates, and projections will be achieved. Future events and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements.

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The areas of risk that may affect these expectations, estimates, and projections include, but are not limited to, those risks described in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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Source: COPT Defense Properties

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">IR Contacts: 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Venkat Kommineni, CFA
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>443.285.5587
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Michelle Layne
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>443.285.5452
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COPT Defense Declares Third Quarter 2026 Common Dividend

CDP Defense Properties Sets Q3 Dividend, ESG Reports, and High Occupancy

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>Publishes 2026 Corporate Sustainability Report and TCFD Report


COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:CDP) (&amp;#34;COPT Defense&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a regular</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>CDP Defense Properties declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share for Q3 2026, annualized at $1.28 and payable Oct 15, with a record date of Sept 30. The company also published its 2026 Corporate Sustainability and TCFD reports, noting a Defense/IT portfolio of 23.3 million square feet and 96.4% occupancy as of 6/30/2026. These moves support visible cash flow and ESG transparency, potentially attracting yield and ESG-focused buyers.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Q3 dividend $0.32 per share; annualized $1.28. Payable Oct 15, 2026.</li><li>Publishes 2026 Corporate Sustainability and TCFD reports.</li><li>Defense/IT portfolio: 23.3 million sq ft; 96.4% leased.</li><li>Portfolio occupancy supports stable cash flow.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>COPT Defense Properties (CDP)</strong>: Dividend declaration and ESG disclosures; reinforces cash flow visibility for a defense/IT REIT.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The report combines a dividend announcement with ESG disclosures, signaling ongoing capital allocation discipline and transparency for a government-adjacent REIT, with modest near-term price relevance.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Dividend confirmation supports near-term yield stability.</li><li>Sustainability/TCFD disclosures may attract ESG-focused investors.</li><li>Occupancy remains high at 96.4%, supporting cash flow visibility.</li><li>Large 23.3 million SF Defense/IT portfolio underpins repeat leasing demand.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Q3 2026 dividend: $0.32 per common share.</li><li>Annualized dividend: $1.28 per share.</li><li>Payable date: October 15, 2026; record date: September 30, 2026.</li><li>Published 2026 Corporate Sustainability and 2026 TCFD Reports.</li><li>Defense/IT Portfolio: 23.3 million square feet; 96.4% leased as of 6/30/2026.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Expect near-term modest upside for CDP on dividend visibility and ESG disclosures; longer-term upside tied to occupancy and defense/IT demand.</p>
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COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CDP">CDP</a>) ("COPT Defense" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.32 per common share for the third quarter ending September 30, 2026. The third quarter 2026 dividend represents an annualized amount of $1.28 per share and is payable on October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2026.

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In addition, the Company announced the publishing of its twelfth annual Corporate Sustainability Report, along with its fifth annual Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD") Report. Both reports are available in the ‘Sustainability’ section of COPT Defense’s Investor Relations website (<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.copt.com%2F&amp;esheet=54589092&amp;newsitemid=20260813104131&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.copt.com%2F&amp;index=1&amp;md5=2cee49a1dd8ba1e33858f04650fe92ca" shape="rect">https://investors.copt.com/</a>) and as follows:

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<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwuline">2026 Corporate Sustainability Report:</span>

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<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwuline">2026 TCFD Report:</span>

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwuline">About COPT Defense</span></b>

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COPT Defense, an S&amp;P MidCap 400 Company, is a self-managed REIT focused on owning, operating, and developing properties in locations proximate to, or sometimes containing, key U.S. Government ("USG") defense installations and missions (referred to as its Defense/IT Portfolio). The Company’s tenants include the USG and their defense contractors, who are primarily engaged in priority national security activities, and who generally require mission-critical and high security property enhancements. As of June 30, 2026, the Company’s Defense/IT Portfolio of 202 properties, including 24 owned through unconsolidated joint ventures, encompassed 23.3 million square feet and was 96.4% leased.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwuline">Forward-Looking Information</span></b>

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This press release may contain "forward-looking" statements, as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the Company. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "plan," or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which the Company cannot predict with accuracy and some of which the Company might not even anticipate. Although the Company believes that the expectations, estimates, and projections reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions at the time made, the Company can give no assurance that these expectations, estimates, and projections will be achieved. Future events and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements.

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The areas of risk that may affect these expectations, estimates, and projections include, but are not limited to, those risks described in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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Source: COPT Defense Properties

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">IR Contacts: 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Venkat Kommineni, CFA
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>443.285.5587
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:venkat.kommineni@copt.com" shape="rect">venkat.kommineni@copt.com</a>

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Michelle Layne
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>443.285.5452
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:michelle.layne@copt.com" shape="rect">michelle.layne@copt.com</a>

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CDP Defense Properties declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share for Q3 2026, annualized at $1.28 and payable Oct 15, with a record date of Sept 30. The company also published its 2026 Corporate Sustainability and TCFD reports, noting a Defense/IT portfolio of 23.3 million square feet and 96.4% occupancy as of 6/30/2026. These moves support visible cash flow and ESG transparency, potentially attracting yield and ESG-focused buyers.

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