DCT Industrial Trust® Exits Columbus

DCT Industrial Trust® (NYSE:DCT), a leading industrial real estate company, today announced the disposition of a 3.5 million square foot portfolio in Columbus, OH for $112.1 million to Exeter Property Group. The sale of this portfolio marks the Company’s exit from the market.

The disposition of these assets is a significant milestone in repositioning DCT Industrial’s portfolio in major U.S. distribution markets and reducing the numbers of markets in which it operates.

DCT Industrial was represented by Michael Caprile of CBRE.

About DCT Industrial Trust®

DCT Industrial is a leading industrial real estate company specializing in the acquisition, development, leasing and management of bulk distribution and light industrial properties in high-volume distribution markets in the U.S. As of June 30, 2014, the Company owned interests in approximately 74.0 million square feet of properties leased to approximately 900 customers. DCT maintains a Baa2 rating from Moody’s Investors Service and a BBB- from Standard & Poor’s Rating Services. Additional information is available at www.dctindustrial.com.

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MEDIA AND INVESTOR CONTACT:DCT Industrial TrustMelissa Sachs, 303-597-2400VP, Corporate Communications & Investor [e-mail]