City Office REIT (NYSE:CIO) (NYSE:CIO) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, managing and enhancing office and related properties in select Sun Belt and Southeastern U.S. markets. Established in 2017 through a spin-off from Shorenstein Properties, the company targets high-growth secondary markets offering favorable demographic trends, employment growth and constrained new office supply. Its strategy emphasizes well-located assets in metropolitan areas experiencing population inflows and corporate relocations.
The trust’s core business activities include property acquisition, leasing, asset management and value-add redevelopment initiatives. Through its externally managed structure, City Office REIT receives advisory and property management services from City Office REIT Advisors LP, a Shorenstein affiliate, leveraging decades of experience in real estate investment, development and portfolio management. This partnership allows City Office REIT to employ a disciplined, research-driven approach to asset selection and operational execution.
City Office REIT’s portfolio has historically included Class A office buildings and mixed-use complexes in markets such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Austin, Dallas and Houston. The company maintains a diversified tenant base across multiple industries—ranging from professional services and technology to healthcare—aiming to generate stable rental income and long-term value for shareholders. Management conducts targeted capital improvement projects and strategic repositionings to enhance property quality and tenant experience.
Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Oliver Slone, City Office REIT is governed by a board of directors with extensive real estate and financial expertise. The leadership team oversees strategic deployment of capital, portfolio optimization and risk management, positioning the company to navigate market cycles and capitalize on evolving opportunities in the U.S. office sector. City Office REIT places strong emphasis on stakeholder communication and alignment with shareholder interests.
