ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Piedmont Realty Trust, Inc. (PDM) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its fourth quarter.

The real estate investment trust, based in Atlanta, said it had funds from operations of $44.2 million, or 35 cents per share, in the period.

Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.

The company said it had a loss of $43.2 million, or 35 cents per share.

The commercial real estate investment trust, based in Atlanta, posted revenue of $142.9 million in the period.

For the year, the company reported funds from operations of $177.7 million. Revenue was reported as $565 million.

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