CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) today announced that it is calling its 5.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due August 1, 2042 (the “Notes”) (NYSE: EQCO) for redemption on March 7, 2018 (the “Redemption Date”). The Notes will be redeemed for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the Redemption Date (the “Redemption Price”). The aggregate principal outstanding of the Notes is $175,000,000.

From the Redemption Date forward, the Notes will no longer be deemed outstanding, interest will no longer accrue and holders will have no rights other than the right to receive the Redemption Price, without interest, upon surrender of the Notes. Payment of the Redemption Price will be made only upon presentation and surrender of the Notes to U.S. Bank, National Association, the trustee and paying agent, during its business hours at the address specified in the Notice of Redemption. The Notice of Redemption will be mailed to holders of the Notes on Monday, February 5, 2018. Questions regarding the Notice of Redemption should be directed to U.S. Bank, National Association, Bondholder Services at 800-934-6802.

About Equity Commonwealth

Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a Chicago based, internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) with commercial office properties throughout the United States. As of December 31, 2017, EQC’s same-property portfolio comprised 16 properties and 8.7 million square feet.

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Equity Commonwealth
Sarah Byrnes, Investor Relations
(312) 646-2801
www.eqcre.com

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