CyrusOne Inc. Announces Tax Allocations of 2016 Distributions

Business Wire

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CyrusOne Inc. (NASDAQ: CONE), a premiere global data center REIT, today announced the tax allocations of 2016 distributions on shares of its common stock. The allocation of the 2016 distributions totaling $1.455 per common share for purposes of 2016 Form 1099-DIV reporting has been determined to be 13.61503% ($0.1980986 per share) ordinary dividends and 86.38497% ($1.2569014 per share) non-dividend distributions (also known as return of capital). The table below contains the information regarding distributions on a quarterly basis.

CyrusOne Inc. Common Shares (NASDAQ: CONE)
CUSIP: 23283R100
			2016 Taxable	2016 Capital	2016 Non-Dividend
			Ordinary Dividends	Gain Distributions	Distributions
Record	Payment	Distribution	Box 1a	Box 2a	Box 3
Date	Date	($ per Share)	($ per Share)	($ per Share)	($ per Share)
12/24/2015	1/8/2016	$0.3150000	$0.0428873	$0.0000000	$0.2721127
03/25/2016	04/15/2016	$0.3800000	$0.0517371	$0.0000000	$0.3282629
06/24/2016	07/15/2016	$0.3800000	$0.0517371	$0.0000000	$0.3282629
09/30/2016	10/14/2016	$0.3800000	$0.0517371	$0.0000000	$0.3282629
Total		$1.4550000	$0.1980986	$0.0000000	$1.2569014

The distribution of $0.38 per common share paid on 1/13/17 to shareholders of record as of 12/30/16 will be allocated and reported in tax year 2017.

Please note that state and federal tax laws affect taxpayers differently, and the information in this release is not intended as advice to shareholders on how distributions should be reported on their tax returns. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of CyrusOne’s distributions.

About CyrusOne

CyrusOne (NASDAQ: CONE) is a high-growth real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in highly reliable enterprise-class, carrier-neutral data center properties. The company provides mission-critical data center facilities that protect and ensure the continued operation of IT infrastructure for more than 950 customers, including nine of the Fortune 20 and 180 of the Fortune 1000 or equivalent-sized companies.

CyrusOne’s data center offerings provide the flexibility, reliability, and security that enterprise and cloud customers require, and are delivered through a tailored, customer-service-focused platform designed to foster long-term relationships. CyrusOne’s National IX platform provides robust connectivity options to drive revenue, reduce expenses, and improve service quality for enterprises, content, and telecommunications companies. CyrusOne is committed to full transparency in communication, management, and service delivery throughout its 35 data centers worldwide. Additional information about CyrusOne can be found at www.CyrusOne.com.