TIER REIT Announces Sale of Eldridge Place in Houston

TIER REIT, Inc. (NYSE: TIER), a Dallas-based real estate investment trust that specializes in owning and operating best-in-class office properties in select U.S. markets, announced today that it has sold Eldridge Place, an 824,000 square foot office campus in Houston, Texas.

In addition to the contract sales price of $78.4 million, the Company expects to receive additional insurance proceeds related to the loss, damage, and destruction suffered because of Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath, including a claim for the loss in value attributable to the storm. However, the ultimate timing and amounts to be collected for the remaining claims are currently undetermined.

Scott Fordham, Chief Executive Officer of TIER REIT, stated, "The disposition of Eldridge Place enables us to move forward by significantly reducing our Houston presence and reallocating the capital in more accretive ways, including our build-to-core development program at The Domain in Austin, Texas.”

About TIER REIT, Inc.

TIER REIT, Inc. is a publicly traded (NYSE:TIER), self-managed, Dallas-based real estate investment trust focused on owning quality, well-managed commercial office properties in dynamic markets throughout the U.S. TIER REIT’s vision is to be the premier owner and operator of best-in-class office properties in TIER1 submarkets, which are primarily higher density and amenity-rich locations within select, high-growth metropolitan areas that offer a walkable experience to various amenities. Our mission is to provide unparalleled, TIER ONE Property Services to our tenants and outsized total return through stock price appreciation and dividend growth to our stockholders.

Forward-Looking Statements

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