8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  March 16, 2017

Columbia Property Trust, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number:  001-36113

MD	20-0068852
(State or other jurisdiction of	(IRS Employer
incorporation)	Identification No.)

One Glenlake Parkway, Suite 1200

Atlanta, GA 30328

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(404) 465-2200

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On March 16, 2017 Columbia Property Trust, (the "Company") is scheduled to make an investor presentation. The materials the Company will present on March 16, 2017, are attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. Additionally, the Company has posted a copy of the presentation on its Investor Relations page at www.columbia.reit.

The information in this Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and the attached Exhibit 99.1 are furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and shall not be deemed to be "filed" with the SEC for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Investor Presentation March 16, 2017

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Dated: March 16, 2017	By:	/s/ Wendy W. Gill
		Wendy W. Gill
		Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer

EX-99.1

1 03. 2017 INVESTOR PRESENTATION UPDATED 3.15.2017

2 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements contained in this presentation other than historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements. Such statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies, and prospects, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Therefore, such statements are not intended to be a guarantee of our performance in future periods. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "continue," or other similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We make no representations or warranties (express or implied) about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements contained in this presentation, and we do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors and are based on a number of assumptions involving judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive, and market conditions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately. To the extent that our assumptions differ from actual conditions, our ability to accurately anticipate results expressed in such forward-looking statements, including our ability to generate positive cash flow from operations, make distributions to stockholders, and maintain the value of our real estate properties, may be significantly hindered. See Item 1A in the Company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, for a discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements. The risk factors described in our Annual Report are not the only ones we face but do represent those risks and uncertainties that we believe are material to us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also harm our business. For additional information, including reconciliations of any non-GAAP financial measures found herein, please reference the supplemental report furnished by the Company as Exhibit 99.2 to the Company Form 8-K furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission in February, 2017. The names, logos and related product and service names, design marks, and slogans are the trademarks or service marks of their respective companies. When evaluating the Company’s performance and capital resources, management considers the financial impact of investments held directly and through unconsolidated joint ventures. This report includes financial and operational information for our wholly-owned investments and our proportional interest in unconsolidated investments. We do not control the Market Square Joint Venture and recognize that proportional financial data may not accurately depict all of the legal and economic implications of our interest in this joint venture. Unless otherwise noted, all data herein is as of December 31, 2016, and pro forma for the sale of the Houston portfolio completed on January 6, 2017, the sale of Key Center Tower and Marriott in Cleveland completed on January 31, 2017, and the planned return of 263 Shuman Boulevard to the lender.

3 COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST  $2.6B invested in high-barrier markets since 2011  More than 50 non-core assets sold, totaling $3.3B FOCUSED STRATEGY  Experienced senior management team  Regional leadership platforms in NYC, SF and DC EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP  22.1% Net Debt to Real Estate Assets2  Investment grade rating (Baa2 Stable / BBB Stable) FLEXIBLE BALANCE SHEET  Proactive leasing: 2.5M SF since 2014YE  Effective capital program across portfolio PROVEN VALUE CREATOR  77% of portfolio in four high-barrier markets1  Prime CBD locationsTOP MARKETS 1Based on gross real estate assets under management; represents 100% of Market Square, which Columbia owns through an unconsolidated joint venture. High-barrier markets are New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Boston. 2 As of 1/31/2017 pro forma for the return of 263 Shuman to the lender.

4 COMPANY OVERVIEW 6.9 Yrs. avg. weighted lease term 7.8M Total SF1 93.0% Leased 1Includes 100% of the Market Square joint venture, in which the company owns a 51% interest. NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON, D.C. ATLANTA LOS ANGELES PITTSBURGH 222 E. 41st Street 229 W. 43rd Street 315 Park Avenue S. 95 Columbus 221 Main Street 333 Market Street 650 California Street University Circle Market Square 80 M Street Lindbergh Center One Glenlake Parkway Three Glenlake Parkway BOSTON 116 Huntington Avenue Pasadena Corporate Park Cranberry Woods Drive CXP NYSE-Listed Baa2 / BBB Rated, Investment Grade PO R TF O LI O

5 EMBEDDED GROWTH DRIVERS MARKET CURRENTLY IN ABATEMENT LEASES SIGNED BUT NOT YET COMMENCED VACANCY LEASE-UP ROLLOVER THROUGH 2018 New York 480 - 45 207 San Francisco 18 26 138 361 Washington, D.C. 173 103 122 9 Atlanta 4 9 89 71 Boston - 6 54 41 TOTAL 675 144 448 689 SF in 000s1 1All as of 12.31.2016, pro forma for signing of WeWork lease at 650 California Street, the dispositions of Houston and Cleveland properties, and the planned return of 263 Shuman to the lender; Reflects 51% of the SF for the Market Square joint venture, in which CXP owns a 51% interest.

6 EMBEDDED GROWTH FROM SIGNED LEASES1 TENANT PROPERTY MARKET SF (000s) CURRENTLY IN ABATEMENT NOT YET COMMENCED NYU Langone Medical Center 222 E. 41st Street NY 390 ✔ Winton Capital 315 Park Avenue South NY 35 ✔ Equinox 315 Park Avenue South NY 45 ✔ Gryphon Technologies 80 M Street DC 24 ✔ Other Abated Leases 183 ✔ WeWork 80 M Street DC 69 ✔ WeWork 650 California Street SF 61 ✔ Other Leases Not Yet Commenced 73 ✔ Total Embedded NOI – GAAP RENTS - $11.6M Total Embedded NOI – CASH RENTS $30.0M $10.8M 1All as of 12.31.2016, pro forma for signing of WeWork lease at 650 California Street, the dispositions of Houston and Cleveland properties, and the planned return of 263 Shuman to the lender; reflects 51% of the SF and NOI for the Market Square joint venture, in which CXP owns a 51% interest.

7 2017 AVAILABILITY & NEAR-TERM ROLL PROPERTY VACANCY 2017-2018 ROLL TOTAL HIGHLIGHTS 315 PARK AVE. S. New York 36,000 156,000 192,000 • 35% of expiring Credit Suisse space already leased • Additional upscale renovations to position as best in submarket 650 CALIFORNIA San Francisco 93,000 105,000 198,000 • Spec suite strategy working • Added luxury amenities • WeWork (60K SF) lease signed Feb. 2017 MARKET SQUARE Washington, D.C. 83,000 21,000 104,000 • Renovated to maintain competitiveness • Targeting lobby groups with spec suites, plus larger prospects 116 HUNTINGTON Boston 54,000 41,000 95,000 • Renovated to re-position as boutique office • Renewal successes, plus strong interest in availability ONE GLENLAKE Atlanta 89,000 9,000 98,000 • Renovated to best-in-class for submarket • Targeting smaller users with spec suites, plus larger prospects SF1 1All as of 12.31.2016, pro forma for signing of WeWork lease at 650 California Street, the dispositions of Houston and Cleveland properties, and the return of 263 Shuman to the lender; reflects 51% of the SF for the Market Square Joint Venture, in which CXP owns a 51% interest.

8 $245 $281 $30 $11 $7 $19 $9 $20 $59 $175 $200 $225 $250 $275 $300 Current NOI Dispositions Free Rent Burnoff Uncommenced Leases Lease Bumps Vacancy Lease-up Lease Rollover Acquisitions Pro Forma NOI NOI BRIDGE– CASH RENTS Q4 2016 to Stabilized Run Rate ($M)

9 NET ASSET VALUE AND IMPLIED CAP RATE Per Share Cash NOI $ 281,300 Cap Rate 5.50% Capped NOI $ 41.86 $ 5,114,545 Debt1 (12.28) (1,500,000) NAV $ 29.58 $3,614,545 Stock Price Implied Cap Rate $ 22.50 6.62% $ 25.00 6.18% $ 27.50 5.79% $30.00 5.45% $ 32.50 5.14% $35.00 4.87% 1Assumes cash on hand, disposition proceeds, and operation cash flows are used to fund the dividend, capital expenditures, and acquisitions in 2017 and 2018.

10 FLEXIBLE AND POISED FOR GROWTH CONSERVATIVE LEVERAGE LIQUIDITY • Unencumbered asset pool of $3.0 billion (80% of total portfolio) • $500M line of credit • $670M cash balance • $700M of investment grade bonds issued in 2015-16 25% / 75% Secured Unsecured 22.1% Net Debt to Real- Estate Assets1 Baa2 Stable / Ratings BBB Stable 1Based on gross real estate assets as of 1.31.2017, pro forma for the return of 263 Shuman to the lender.

11 D EB T O U TS TA N D IN G ($ M ) DEBT MATURITIES $73 $26 $126 $166 $300 $150 $350 $350 0 100 200 300 400 500 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 MATURITY SCHEDULE  Mortgage Debt  Bonds  Term Loans 1Includes effective rates on variable rate loans swapped to fixed. 3.95% 3.60% 1.67% 3.52% 5.07% 4.15% 3.65% 5.80% 221 Main Street One Glenlake 650 California Market Square

12 LOOKING AHEAD OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTMENT • Acquisitions in target markets • Mergers & Acquisitions • Portfolio Acquisitions • Individual Assets • Share repurchases ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF CAPITAL • Recycle mature assets • Strategic joint ventures $670M Cash on hand1 $500M Available line of credit balance 1As of February 9, 2017.

13 FOR MORE INFORMATION Columbia Property Trust INVESTOR RELATIONS 404.465.2227 ir@columbia.reit www.columbia.reit

14 RECONCILIATIONS: NON-GAAP TO COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES (in thousands) Three Months Ended 12/31/16 Annualized Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 43,387 $ 173,548 Straight line rental income 6,405 25,620 Depreciation of real estate assets (24,026) (96,104) Amortization of lease-related costs (13,259) (53,036) Loss from unconsolidated joint venture (2,120) (8,480) Other non-cash expenses 20,412 81,648 Net changes in operating assets & liabilities (3,399) (13,596) Net Income $ 27,400 $ 109,600 Interest expense (net) 15,158 60,632 Interest income from development authority bonds (1,800) (7,200) Income tax expense 58 232 Depreciation of real estate assets 24,026 96,104 Amortization of lease-related costs 13,873 55,492 Adjustments from unconsolidated joint venture 4,216 16,864 EBITDA $ 82,931 $ 331,724 Loss on sale of real estate assets (22,242) (88,968) Adjusted EBITDA $ 60,689 $ 242,756 General and administrative 8,158 32,632 Straight line rental income (6,152) (24,608) Net effect of above (below) market amortization (611) (2,444) Adjustments from unconsolidated joint venture (952) (3,808) Net Operating Income (based on cash rents) $ 61,132 $ 244,528

15 RECONCILIATIONS: NON-GAAP TO COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES (continued from prior page) (in thousands) Three Months Ended 12/31/16 Annualized Current NOI (based on cash rents) $ 61,132 $ 244,528 Dispositions (14,700) (58,800) Free rent burnoff 7,500 30,000 Uncommenced leases 2,700 10,800 Lease bumps 1,700 6,800 Vacancy lease-up 4,700 18,800 Lease rollover 2,300 9,200 Acquisitions 5,000 20,000 Pro forma NOI (based on cash rents) $ 70,332 $ 281,328