copt is an office reit that focuses primarily on serving the specialized requirements of u.s. government agencies and defense contractors, most of whom are engaged in defense information technology and national security-related activities. the company generally acquires, develops, manages and leases office and data center properties concentrated in large office parks primarily located near knowledge-based government demand drivers and/or in targeted markets or submarkets in the greater washington, dc/baltimore region. copt is an s&p midcap 400 company and more information can be found at www.copt.com.