QTS Declares Series A Preferred Stock Dividend

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- QTS Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: QTS), a leading provider of software-defined and mega-scale data center solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a cash dividend of $0.14844 per share on its 7.125% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") for the period from and including March 15, 2018, the date of issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, and ending on April 14, 2018. The $0.14844 per share dividend is payable on April 16, 2018 to holders of Series A Preferred Stock of record at the close of business on April 5, 2018, which is equivalent to $1.78125 per annum per share. The $0.14844 per share dividend rate will be the first dividend paid to stockholders of Series A Preferred Stock.

About QTS

QTS Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: QTS) is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 6 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space throughout North America. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to more than 1,100 leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities. Visit QTS at www.qtsdatacenters.com, call toll-free 877.QTS.DATA or follow on Twitter @DataCenters_QTS. 

Investor Relations Contact:  Stephen Douglas  [email protected]

Media Contact:Carter B. Cromley(703) 861-8245 [email protected]

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