Form D Raw Data - Electronic Filing Depository

EFDID: 164802EFD: Raw Data

Issuer: Griffin Capital Essential Asset Operating Partnership, L.P. (0001520936) - D

Accession: 0001520936-16-000002 () (EDGAR Files) (Form D)

Edgar Posted: May. 12, 2016
EFD Posted: May. 12, 2016

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