Ruby Creek Announces Management Change Feb 8, 2012 06:03PM

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruby Creek Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: RBYC), a gold exploration and mining company with operations in Tanzania, announces changes in management of the Company.

Rob Slavik, a Director and former CEO has resigned and will continue as a Director and consultant to the Company.  Rob will continue on the Company's behalf to provide strategic advice and interfacing with the government of Tanzania on the Company's behalf. 

Mr. Dan Bartley has been promoted to CEO of Ruby Creek. Dan has over 25 years of operational and financial reporting experience. From June, 2009 through March 2011, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for Ultravolt Inc., a manufacturer of high voltage electronic components. From May 2006 through June 2009, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Odyne Corporation, a development stage, publicly traded clean energy company. Dan served as Vice President-Controller of Levitz Home Furnishings, Inc., a $1.1 billion specialty retailer of home furnishings. From 1992 through May 2004, he served as President of Bartley & Associates, Ltd., a financial consulting firm that specialized in advising businesses on asset purchase transactions, financial advisory services and financial reporting systems. Dan received his B.S degree in accounting from Long Island University and M.A. in Theology from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception.

David Bukzin, the Chairman of Ruby Creek's Board of Directors, commented; "On behalf of the Board, management team and shareholders I would like extend a hearty thank you to Rob Slavik for his vision and drive in building Ruby Creek.  We expect he will continue to perform brilliantly for Ruby Creek by focusing his energies toward furthering the Company's goals in Tanzania."

Dan Bartley, CEO said; "I want to thank Rob for leading the Company from a static shell company of 2 1/2 years ago to a thriving junior miner we are today.  He will continue to benefit the team in his new role as a consultant.

Commenting on Ruby Creek's mining operations, Dan stated; "Our management team is completely focused on getting all of our mining equipment utilized to achieve our production goal of processing ore at the rate of 200 tons/hour.  We are presently in the test and commissioning phase of our mining plan.  A limited amount of gold bullion has been poured to date.  We are expecting to transition from intermittent test mining on our mining license area to full-time daily production over the next eight weeks.  Our experienced production team is quite confident that we will be able to achieve successive weekly improvements in ore processing volumes.  We intend to issue periodic updates over coming months on our progress towards achieving our production goal."

About Ruby Creek Resources, Inc.

Ruby Creek Resources, Inc. (www.rubycreekresources.com) is a gold exploration and mining company.  Ruby Creek operates in Tanzania through its subsidiaries, Ruby Creek Gold (Tanzania) Limited and Ruby Creek Resources (Tanzania) Limited.  Ruby Creek is the operator of the Tanzania Gold Plateau Project, establishing operations and infrastructure, along with the permitting process in support of the full development and commencement of gold mining operations on the project.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may include certain forward-looking statements.  All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties.  There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.  This notice expressly qualifies all forward-looking statements in this release.  The Company, through its management, makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future operations, performance and other developments.  Such forward-looking statements are necessary estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements.  It is impossible to identify all such factors, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company.  They include, but are not limited to, government regulation, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition and other factors, which may be identified, from time to time in the Company's public announcements.

On behalf of Ruby Creek Resources, Inc.

Dan Bartley

CEO

 

 

SOURCE Ruby Creek Resources, Inc.


Matrix Service Company Announces Strong Second Quarter Results Feb 8, 2012 06:00PM

 

TULSA, Okla., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX) today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011.

Second Quarter of Fiscal 2012 Results

Revenues for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 were $201.0 million, an increase of $25.7 million, or 14.7%, from $175.3 million in the same period a year earlier.  Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 was $7.0 million, or $0.27 per fully diluted share.  In the comparable period a year earlier, net income was $5.3 million, or $0.20 per fully diluted share.

Consolidated gross profit was $23.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $19.8 million in the same period a year earlier. The increase of $3.3 million was due to higher revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 when compared to the same period a year earlier and slightly higher gross margins, which increased to 11.5% in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to 11.3% in the same period a year earlier.  Selling, general and administrative expenses were $11.9 million, or 5.9% of revenue, in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 compared to $11.1 million, or 6.4% of revenue, in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.  

John R. Hewitt, President and CEO of Matrix Service Company, said "We are pleased with our second quarter results and feel very good about our year.  We are seeing strength return to the majority of our markets with increased opportunities in all business lines.."

Six Month Fiscal 2012 Results

Revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2011 were $370.3 million, an increase of $43.2 million, or 13.2%, from $327.1 million in the same period a year earlier.  Net income for the six months ended December 31, 2011 was $10.5 million, or $0.40 per fully diluted share.  In the comparable period a year earlier, net income was $8.4 million, or $0.32 per fully diluted share.

Consolidated gross profit was $41.2 million in the six months ended December 31, 2011 compared to $35.5 million in the same period a year earlier. The increase of $5.7 million was due to higher revenues in the six months ended December 31, 2011 when compared to the same period a year earlier and slightly higher gross margins which increased to 11.1% in the first half of fiscal 2012 compared to 10.8% the same period a year earlier.  Selling, general and administrative expenses were $23.4 million, or 6.3% of revenue, in the six months ended December 31, 2011 compared to $21.7 million, or 6.6% of revenue, in the same period a year earlier.  

Backlog

Consolidated backlog increased $28.5 million, or 7.0%, to $433.6 million as of December 31, 2011 compared to $405.1 million as of June 30, 2011.  The Company continues to see strong bid flow and booked approximately $400 million of new work in the six months ended December 31, 2011.  Backlog has increased in four consecutive quarters and is at its highest level since the third quarter of fiscal 2009.

Financial Position

At December 31, 2011, Matrix Service's cash balance was $37.4 million with no borrowings outstanding on its senior credit facility.

Share Buyback

The Company purchased approximately 370,000 shares of Matrix Service common stock in the three months ended December 31, 2011 for $3.3 million under the Company's stock buyback plan.  Through the first six months of fiscal 2012, the Company has purchased approximately 887,000 shares for a total of $8.1 million.  The Company has the authority to purchase an additional 2.1 million shares under the stock buyback plan through the end of calendar 2012.  The share buyback was financed with cash on hand.

Earnings Guidance

The Company is increasing its revenue guidance for fiscal 2012 to between $725.0 million and $775.0 million from the previously announced range of $675.0 million to $725.0 million and is increasing the lower end of its earnings guidance from the previously announced $0.80 per fully diluted share to $0.85 per fully diluted share.  The upper end of the Company's fiscal 2012 earnings guidance is unchanged at $0.95 per fully diluted share.

Conference Call Details

In conjunction with the press release, Matrix Service will host a conference call with John R. Hewitt, President and CEO, and Kevin S. Cavanah, Vice President and CFO.  The call will take place at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern) / 10:00 a.m. (Central) on February 9, 2012 and will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet which can be accessed at the Company's website at www.matrixservice.com on the Investors' page under Conference Calls/Events.   Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to listen to the Internet broadcast.  The conference call will be recorded and will be available for replay within one hour of completion of the live call and can be accessed following the same link as the live call.

About Matrix Service Company

Matrix Service Company provides engineering, construction and repair and maintenance services principally to the petroleum, power, bulk storage terminal, pipeline and industrial gas industries.

The Company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with regional operating facilities located throughout the United States and Canada.

This release contains forward-looking statements that are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements are generally accompanied by words such as "anticipate," "continues," "expect," "forecast," "outlook," "believe," "estimate," "should" and "will" and words of similar effect that convey future meaning, concerning the Company's operations, economic performance and management's best judgment as to what may occur in the future.   Future events involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those we currently anticipate.  The actual results for the current and future periods and other corporate developments will depend upon a number of economic, competitive and other influences, including those factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" and "Forward Looking Statements" sections and elsewhere in the Company's reports and filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the control of the Company, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially and adversely affect the results of the Company's operations and its financial condition.  We undertake no obligation to update information contained in this release.

For more information, please contact:

Matrix Service CompanyKevin CavanahVice President and CFOT: 918-838-8822E: kcavanah@matrixservice.com

Matrix Service Company

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

December 31,

2011

December 31,

2010

December 31,

2011

December 31,

2010

Revenues

$  200,964

$  175,252

$  370,285

$  327,090

Cost of revenues

177,866

155,484

329,094

291,620

Gross profit

23,098

19,768

41,191

35,470

Selling, general and administrative expenses

11,898

11,136

23,381

21,725

Operating income

11,200

8,632

17,810

13,745

Other income (expense):

   Interest expense

(166)

(197)

(443)

(367)

   Interest income

3

9

6

22

   Other

301

83

(375)

110

Income before income tax expense

11,338

8,527

16,998

13,510

Provision for federal, state and foreign income taxes

4,307

3,240

6,458

5,134

Net income

$  7,031

$  5,287

$  10,540

$  8,376

Basic earnings per common share

$        0.27

$        0.20

$        0.40

$        0.32

Diluted earnings per common share

$   0.27

$   0.20

$   0.40

$   0.32

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

  Basic

25,819

26,400

26,110

26,372

  Diluted

26,111

26,628

26,420

26,584

Matrix Service Company

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

December 31,

June 30,

2011

2011

Assets

Current assets:

  Cash and cash equivalents

$  37,442

$  59,357

  Accounts receivable, less allowances        (December 31, 2011 - $1,457 and June 30,  2011 - $1,428)

115,695

103,483

  Costs and estimated earnings in excess         of billings on uncompleted contracts

56,530

40,056

  Inventories

2,581

2,249

  Deferred income taxes

5,672

5,607

  Other current assets

3,363

4,798

Total current assets

221,283

215,550

Property, plant and equipment at cost:

  Land and buildings

28,355

28,287

  Construction equipment

58,133

55,272

  Transportation equipment

24,488

21,690

  Office equipment and software

15,915

15,442

  Construction in progress

1,342

2,465

128,233

123,156

  Accumulated depreciation

(74,138)

(69,845)

54,095

53,311

Goodwill

28,905

29,058

Other intangible assets

6,727

6,953

Other assets

4,588

1,564

Total assets

$  315,598

$   306,436

Matrix Service Company

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

December 31,

June 30,

2011

2011

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

Current liabilities:

  Accounts payable

$  48,814

$   36,377

  Billings on uncompleted contracts in          excess of costs and estimated earnings

31,816

35,485

  Accrued insurance

7,254

7,514

  Accrued wages and benefits

13,331

18,099

  Other accrued expenses

5,089

2,701

Total current liabilities

106,304

100,176

  Deferred income taxes

5,877

5,789

  Acquisition payable

800

800

Total liabilities

112,981

106,765

Commitments and contingencies

-

-

Stockholders' equity:

    Common stock - $.01 par value; 60,000,000         shares authorized; 27,888,217 shares          issued as of December 31, 2011, and June 30, 2011

279

279

  Additional paid-in capital

114,913

113,686

  Retained earnings

110,771

100,231

  Accumulated other comprehensive income

715

1,436

226,678

215,632

       Less:  Treasury stock, at cost – 2,169,927 shares          as of December 31, 2011, and 1,417,539 shares            as of June 30, 2011

(24,061)

(15,961)

Total stockholders' equity

202,617

199,671

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$  315,598

$  306,436

Results of Operations

(in thousands)

Construction

Services

Repair and

Maintenance

Services

Other

Total

Three Months Ended December 31, 2011

Gross revenues

$  122,532

$  82,076

$  -

$  204,608

Less: Inter-segment revenues

3,634

10

-

3,644

Consolidated revenues

118,898

82,066

-

200,964

Gross profit

13,598

9,500

-

23,098

Operating income

6,086

5,114

-

11,200

Segment assets

163,654

104,170

47,774

315,598

Capital expenditures

1,543

1,100

1,128

3,771

Depreciation and amortization expense

1,736

1,176

-

2,912

Three Months Ended December 31, 2010

Gross revenues

$  107,886

$  69,855

$  -

$  177,741

Less: Inter-segment revenues

2,282

207

-

2,489

Consolidated revenues

105,604

69,648

-

175,252

Gross profit

12,815

6,953

-

19,768

Operating income

6,144

2,488

-

8,632

Segment assets

141,477

101,964

47,504

290,945

Capital expenditures

1,286

93

891

2,270

Depreciation and amortization expense

1,516

1,209

-

2,725

Six Months Ended December 31, 2011

Gross revenues

$  225,397

$  152,098

$  -

$  377,495

Less: Inter-segment revenues

6,902

308

-

7,210

Consolidated revenues

218,495

151,790

-

370,285

Gross profit

24,469

16,722

-

41,191

Operating income

9,996

7,814

-

17,810

Segment assets

163,654

104,170

47,774

315,598

Capital expenditures

3,329

1,791

1,639

6,759

Depreciation and amortization expense

3,407

2,331

-

5,738

Six Months Ended December 31, 2010

Gross revenues

$  207,506

$  124,286

$  -

$  331,792

Less: Inter-segment revenues

4,388

314

-

4,702

Consolidated revenues

203,118

123,972

-

327,090

Gross profit

24,159

11,311

-

35,470

Operating income

10,923

2,822

-

13,745

Segment assets

141,477

101,964

47,504

290,945

Capital expenditures

2,158

331

2,040

4,529

Depreciation and amortization expense

3,065

2,458

-

5,523

Segment revenue from external customers by market is as follows:

Construction

Services

Repair and

Maintenance

Services

Total

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended December 31, 2011

Aboveground Storage Tanks

$  55,090

$  28,435

$  83,525

Downstream Petroleum

33,317

31,267

64,584

Electrical and Instrumentation

24,836

22,364

47,200

Specialty

5,655

-

5,655

Total

$  118,898

$  82,066

$  200,964

Three Months Ended December 31, 2010

Aboveground Storage Tanks

$  49,545

$  21,868

$  71,413

Downstream Petroleum

22,648

28,386

51,034

Electrical and Instrumentation

27,385

19,394

46,779

Specialty

6,026

-

6,026

Total

$  105,604

$  69,648

$  175,252

Six Months Ended December 31, 2011

Aboveground Storage Tanks

$  113,744

$  53,034

$  166,778

Downstream Petroleum

52,938

63,155

116,093

Electrical and Instrumentation

39,875

35,601

75,476

Specialty

11,938

-

11,938

Total

$  218,495

$  151,790

$  370,285

Six Months Ended December 31, 2010

Aboveground Storage Tanks

$  90,325

$  43,100

$  133,425

Downstream Petroleum

43,575

50,792

94,367

Electrical and Instrumentation

57,307

30,080

87,387

Specialty

11,911

-

11,911

Total

$  203,118

$  123,972

$  327,090

Backlog

We define backlog as the total dollar amount of revenues that we expect to recognize as a result of performing work that has been awarded to us through a signed contract that we consider firm.  The following contract types are considered firm:

  • fixed-price arrangements;
  • minimum customer commitments on cost plus arrangements; and
  • certain time and material contracts in which the estimated contract value is firm or can be estimated with a reasonable amount of certainty in both timing and amounts.

For long-term maintenance contracts we include only the amounts that we expect to recognize into revenue over the next 12 months.  For all other arrangements, we calculate backlog as the estimated contract amount less the revenue recognized as of the reporting date.

Three Months Ended December 31, 2011

The following table provides a summary of changes in our backlog for the three months ended December 31, 2011:

Construction

Services

Repair and

Maintenance

Services

Total

(In thousands)

Backlog as of September 30, 2011

$  251,132

$    175,468

$   426,600

Net awards

132,328

75,616

207,944

Revenue recognized

(118,898)

(82,066)

(200,964)

Backlog as of December 31, 2011

$  264,562

$  169,018

$  433,580

Six Months Ended December 31, 2011

The following table provides a summary of changes in our backlog for the six months ended December 31, 2011:

Construction

Services

Repair and

Maintenance

Services

Total

(In thousands)

Backlog as of June 30, 2011

$  225,733

$    179,385

$   405,118

Net awards

257,324

141,423

398,747

Revenue recognized

(218,495)

(151,790)

(370,285)

Backlog as of December 31, 2011

$   264,562

$  169,018

$  433,580

SOURCE Matrix Service Company


Green Energy Oilfield Services Builds Green Fleet With Peterbilt LNG Trucks and Rush Truck Centers Service and Sales Support Feb 8, 2012 05:59PM

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rush Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUSHA) (Nasdaq: RUSHB), announced today that representatives from its Rush Truck Centers in Austin and Waco, Texas participated in a review of the first of 60 Peterbilt Model 388 LNG (liquefied natural gas) trucks that will be delivered to Green Energy Oilfield Services, LLC., a portfolio company of Lone Star Investment Advisors.

Green Energy Oilfield Services, located in Fairfield, Texas, will use the trucks to service XTO Energy, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil and major producer in the Freestone play oilfield in Freestone County, Texas. Green Energy Oilfield Services will operate 50 trucks as vacuum trucks, used to remove and dispose of formation water, and 10 as winch trucks, used to transport frac tanks.    The trucks are expected to enter operation in April. Clean Energy will provide the LNG fuel for the vehicles.

"We are very excited to be reviewing the first of our 60 truck Peterbilt LNG fleet," said Roger Nevill, President and COO of Green Energy Oilfield Services, LLC. "We believe that Peterbilt is a leader in alternate fuel technology.   These vehicles offer us the quality and reliability we need for rugged oilfield operation, while enabling us to honor our commitment to operate alternate fuel powered trucks in the field."

"Because the trucks are LNG-powered, we will not bill a diesel surcharge, allowing us to pass on an estimated $5 million in savings annually to XTO Energy," Nevill continued.   Even further, we can return support for our customer's business by powering our trucks with LNG fuel."

The trucks were sold to Green Energy by Rush Truck Center – Austin and will be supported in the field by Rush Truck Center – Waco through aftermarket parts and mobile service operations with LNG-certified technicians. 

"I have been thrilled with the responsiveness of the Rush Truck Centers operations in both Austin and Waco. Rush is a leader in service and sales of alternate fuel vehicles. Based on my experience to-date, I know we will get the support we need in the field to keep our trucks running, helping ensure our customer is operating efficiently as well," added Nevill.

"We are committed to providing solutions both in truck sales and support after the sale for our natural gas customers," said W. M. "Rusty" Rush, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rush Enterprises, Inc.   We have made significant investments to help ensure our truck sales professionals are skilled in alternate fuel technology. We offer a range of aftermarket parts and our LNG-certified technicians and fleet of mobile service units help ensure our customers are well supported. We expect to have 100 natural gas-certified technicians around the country by late 2012 and have plans to designate and equip about 10 locations as natural gas support dealerships."

The Peterbilt Model 388 tractors are equipped with a Westport HD 15-liter natural gas engine, Eaton 13-speed transmission, 40,000 lbs. Dana Spicer rear axles and a Peterbilt Airtrac suspension.

Rush Truck Financing helped secure the financing for the 60 truck deal. The LNG truck deal is one of the largest of its kind in Texas for Rush Truck Centers, although Rush Truck Centers has been involved in sales and service of alternate fuel vehicles for more than a decade in other parts of the country. Rush Truck Centers has provided over 200 Peterbilt LNG refuse trucks to the City of Los Angeles, California and Peterbilt LNG Day Cabs to the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. 

The pilot review was conducted at Peterbilt Motors Company's Denton, Texas manufacturing facility and included executives from Green Energy Oilfield Services, Lone Star Investment Advisors, Peterbilt Motors Company, Rush Truck Centers, Westport Innovations., Clean Energy and XTO Energy. 

About Green Energy Oilfield Services, LLC.

Green Energy Oilfield Services was founded in 2011 and is located in Fairfield, Texas. Staffed by oilfield veterans with decades of experience, Green Energy Oilfield Services operates a 14,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, housing its main truck/frac tank yard. With an incoming fleet of 60 Peterbilt Model 388 LNG tractors, our alternative fuel fleet will be one of the first and largest of its kind to provide service to the oilfield on this scale. Green Energy Oilfield Services is committed to operate using alternative fuels, generated by America's natural resources, helping to lessen dependency on non-domestic energy sources. Green Energy Oilfield Services' fleet includes vacuum and winch trucks along with 400 Dragon frac tanks. About Lone Star Investment Advisors

Lone Star Investment Advisors is a Dallas-based private equity firm that specializes in leveraged acquisitions and recapitalizations of strategically viable, middle-market businesses with strong potential for growth. The firm invests in a wide variety of industry sectors including manufacturing/industrial, distribution, business services and energy/utilities. Lone Star specializes in investments that will create employment opportunities in the communities in which they are located, and maintains a strong reputation for driving economic growth in low income areas. The firm is currently investing out of Lone Star CRA Fund, LP and Lone Star Opportunities Fund V, LP.

About Rush Enterprises, Inc.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is the premier solutions provider to the North American commercial vehicle industry. The Company owns and operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in the country, representing truck and bus manufacturers including Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, Mitsubishi, UD, IC Bus, Blue Bird and Elkhart. The Company's vehicle centers are strategically located in high traffic areas on or near major highways in 14 states throughout the Southern and Western United States. These one-stop service and sales centers offer an integrated approach to meeting customer needs -- from aftermarket parts, service and body shop operations to sales of new and used vehicles plus a wide array of financial services, including financing, insurance, leasing and rental.  Rush Enterprises' operations also provide vehicle up-fitting, chrome accessories and tires.  For more information, please visit www.rushenterprises.com.

The Rush Enterprises, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3352

CONTACT: Karen S. Konecny, 830-626-5102
         konecnyk@rushenterprises.com

Source: Rush Enterprises, Inc.


OMA Reports 5.5% Increase in January 2012 Passenger Traffic Feb 8, 2012 05:59PM

MONTERREY, Mexico, Feb. 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA (Nasdaq: OMAB) (BMV:OMA), reports that terminal passenger traffic at its 13 airports increased 5.5% in January 2012, as compared to January 2011. Domestic traffic increased 9.2%, and international traffic decreased 8.1%.

Of total January traffic, 96.5% was commercial aviation and 3.5% was general aviation.

Total Passengers*
  Jan-11 Jan-12 Change %
Domestic 702,749 767,254 9.2
International 187,681 172,403 (8.1)
OMA Total 890,430 939,657 5.5
 * Terminal passengers: includes passengers on the three types of aviation (commercial, charter, and general aviation), and excludes passengers in transit.

Domestic traffic increased in all thirteen airports in January, with the most noteworthy increases in Tampico (+39.6%), Monterrey (+3.1%), Reynosa (+60.9%), Torreon (+34.9%), Culiacan (+6.5%), Ciudad Juarez (+9.9%), Chihuahua (+9.5%), and Durango (+30.4%). In Tampico, Monterrey, Reynosa, Torreon, Ciudad Juarez, and Chihuahua, traffic increased on the Mexico City routes. In Culiacan, traffic increased on the Mexico City and Tijuana routes. In Durango, general aviation traffic increased, as did traffic on the Mexico City route. In January Aeromexico Connect began flying the Monterrey-Puebla route.

International traffic increased most significantly in Monterrey (+11.3%) and Zacatecas (+121.4%). In Monterrey, traffic benefited from the increase in passengers on the routes to San Antonio, Panama, and Chicago. In Zacatecas, there was an increase in traffic on the new Chicago route and to Los Angeles. The largest decreases were recorded in Acapulco (-60.2%), Mazatlan (-18.7%), and Zihuatanejo (-18.0%). The reductions in Acapulco took place on the Houston and Dallas routes. In Mazatlan, the reductions occurred on the routes to Houston, Phoenix, and Denver. In Zihuatanejo, the reduction was on the Houston route.

The total number of flight operations (takeoffs and landings) in January 2012 increased 1.0% as compared to the prior year period. Domestic flights increased 1.4%, and international flights decreased 1.5%.

The complete traffic report is available at http://ir.oma.aero

This press release may contain forward-looking information and statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "target," or similar expressions. While OMA's management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors are cautioned that forward-looking information and statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of OMA, that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our most recent annual report filed on Form 20-F under the caption "Risk Factors." OMA undertakes no obligation to publicly update its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About OMA

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA, operates 13 international airports in nine states of central and northern Mexico. OMA's airports serve Monterrey, Mexico's third largest metropolitan area, the tourist destinations of Acapulco, Mazatlan, and Zihuatanejo, and nine other regional centers and border cities. OMA also operates a hotel and commercial areas inside Terminal 2 of the Mexico City airport. OMA employs over 1,000 persons in order to offer passengers and clients, airport and commercial services in facilities that comply with all applicable international safety, security standards, and ISO 9001:2008. OMA's strategic shareholder members are ICA, Mexico's largest engineering, procurement, and construction company, and Aeroports de Paris Management, subsidiary of Aeroports de Paris, the second largest European airports operator. OMA is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (OMA) and on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (OMAB). For more information, please visit us at:

CONTACT: Jose Luis Guerrero Cortes
         OMA, CFO
         +52.81.8625.4300 ext.308
         jlguerrero@oma.aero

         Daniel Wilson
         Zemi Communications
         +1.212.689.9560 ext. 264
         dbmwilson@zemi.com
Source: Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V.


BioMed Realty Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Financial Results Feb 8, 2012 05:59PM

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BMR), a real estate investment trust focused on Providing Real Estate to the Life Science Industry®, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2011.

Fourth Quarter 2011 Highlights

  • Generated total revenues for the quarter of $112.4 million, up 7.0% from $105.0 million in the same period in 2010. Rental revenues for the quarter increased by 7.6% to $85.1 million from $79.2 million in the same period in 2010, the highest in the company's history for the eighth consecutive quarter.
  • Executed 21 leasing transactions representing approximately 253,900 square feet:
    • 14 new leases totaling approximately 141,100 square feet.
    • Seven lease renewals totaling approximately 112,800 square feet.
    • The current operating portfolio was approximately 90.2% leased at quarter end, on a weighted-average basis.
  • Increased consolidated net operating income on a cash basis for the quarter by 7.6%, to $75.4 million from $70.1 million in the same period in 2010. For the fourth quarter of 2011, the company's operating margin increased to 71.2%, and its operating expense recovery percentage of 81.8% marks the highest performance since the third quarter of 2008.
  • Increased the consolidated portfolio leased percentage by 70 basis points as compared to the third quarter of 2011, driven by an increase of 140 basis points for the company's properties in Boston.
  • Completed a follow-on public offering of common stock, raising approximately $399.6 million in net proceeds.  
  • Acquired Prudential Real Estate Investors' (PREI) 80% interest in the Rogers Street properties in Cambridge, Massachusetts for $308.0 million, which are now fully unencumbered and 100% owned by the company and comprising approximately 602,000 square feet of laboratory and office space.
  • Increased funds from operations (FFO) for the quarter to $46.9 million ($0.30 per diluted share), as compared to $43.6 million ($0.30 per diluted share) in the fourth quarter of 2010.
  • Increased adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) for the quarter to $43.9 million ($0.28 per diluted share), as compared to $40.6 million ($0.28 per diluted share) in the fourth quarter of 2010.
  • Reported net income available to stockholders for the quarter of $12.1 million ($0.08 per diluted share), as compared to $8.5 million ($0.06 per diluted share) for the same period in 2010.

Subsequent to quarter end, the company entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Cambridge Place property in Cambridge, Massachusetts for approximately $119.0 million. The property will be approximately 80% leased at acquisition and comprising approximately 286,900 square feet. The acquisition is currently scheduled to close in February 2012, and is subject to customary closing conditions.  

Alan D. Gold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BioMed Realty, remarked, "The fourth quarter results demonstrate, once again, the long-term value of sure and steady execution of our business model. Our strong financial results, led by record rental revenues for the eighth consecutive quarter, were driven by continued robust gross leasing volume of 253,900 square feet, which pushed our final five-quarter leasing volume to two million square feet and 165% of our original goal. In addition, we opportunistically expanded our footprint in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the world's foremost center of life science research and discovery, to 3.2 million square feet by taking full ownership of the Rogers Street properties during the quarter, and including the acquisition of Cambridge Place, which is expected to close this month. Our sustained operating success is a byproduct of providing optimal laboratory and office space for leading life science organizations, amassing the industry's highest-quality portfolio in the best locations, and creating trusted relationships with our tenants by understanding their unique needs."

2011 Highlights

During the full year 2011, the company:

  • Increased total revenues 13.8% to $439.7 million from $386.4 million in 2010 and rental revenues 12.0% to $330.6 million from $295.1 million in 2010.
  • Generated FFO for the year of $174.8 million ($1.19 per diluted share), as compared to $147.4 million ($1.16 per diluted share) in 2010.
  • Increased AFFO to $167.7 million ($1.14 per diluted share) for the year, as compared to $131.4 million ($1.03 per diluted share) in 2010, an increase of 11% per diluted share.
  • Reported net income available to common stockholders of $26.0 million ($0.19 per diluted share), as compared to $21.9 million ($0.19 per diluted share) for 2010.
  • Executed 87 leasing transactions representing approximately 1.6 million square feet:
    • 52 new leases totaling approximately 1.1 million square feet.
    • 35 leases amended to extend their terms totaling approximately 540,500 square feet.
    • Including leasing activity in the fourth quarter of 2010, the company executed approximately 2.0 million square feet of gross leasing transactions, representing approximately 165% of its previously disclosed five-quarter goal of 1.2 million square feet.
  • Leasing success drove year-over-year net absorption in same property portfolio of 420 basis points and increased the total operating portfolio leased percentage by 370 basis points to 87.2% at year-end.
  • Acquired eight new properties for a total investment of approximately $431.2 million, increasing the company's gross assets year-over-year by 13.5% to $4.9 billion at year-end. The properties were 85.0% leased at acquisition and comprise approximately 973,400 rentable square feet:
    • Cambridge/Boston:
      • Acquired PREI's 80% interest in the Rogers Street properties comprising four properties for a total investment of $308.0 million. BioMed also contributed approximately $35 million to repay its portion of the secured acquisition and interim loan allocated to the Rogers Street properties. The Rogers Street properties include two laboratory and office facilities at 301 Binney Street and 320 Bent Street, as well as the Kendall Crossing Apartments and the 301 Binney Street Garage. The 301 Binney Street and 320 Bent Street properties are 75.7% leased and comprise approximately 601,700 rentable square feet. BioMed previously acquired a 20% interest in the properties in April 2007 concurrent with the joint venture entered into between BioMed and PREI.
      • Acquired 450 Kendall Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts comprising approximately 53,000 square feet of development potential in the Kendall Square area for approximately $8.2 million.
    • San Diego: Acquired the Wateridge Circle property in the Sorrento Valley submarket for approximately $46.5 million. The property was 100% leased at acquisition and comprises approximately 106,500 rentable square feet.
    • Maryland: Acquired the 1701/1711 Research Boulevard property for approximately $17.5 million. The property, which was previously vacant, is now 100% leased to Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC and comprises approximately 104,700 rentable square feet, as well as approximately 145,000 square feet of development potential.
    • New York: Acquired the Ardsley Park property for approximately $18.0 million. BioMed is proceeding on an extensive renovation of the property, with an estimated total investment by BioMed in the property upon lease commencement of approximately $36.0 million. The property is 100% leased to Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. and ICL-IP America, Inc. and comprises 160,500 rentable square feet, as well as approximately 500,000 square feet of future redevelopment and development potential.
  • Completed early delivery of Gazelle Court, a 176,000 square foot build-to-suit research facility for Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Carlsbad, California.
  • Further enhanced the company's liquidity position and balance sheet:
    • Entered into a new, expanded $750 million unsecured line of credit, replacing the previous unsecured line of credit, with interest paid on drawings under the new line of credit set at LIBOR plus 155 basis points, subject to adjustments based on changes to the company's credit ratings.
    • Raised net proceeds of $399.6 million through the sale of 22,562,922 shares of common stock.
    • Issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 3.85% unsecured senior notes due 2016, yielding 3.99% to maturity.
    • Paid off approximately $60.2 million in mortgage notes with a weighted-average interest rate of 7.43%.
    • Repurchased 1,280,000 shares of BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.'s Series A preferred stock for approximately $31.1 million, or $24.30 per share, net of accrued dividends of approximately $250,000, or $0.20 per share.
    • Extended the maturity date to August 2013 for the construction loan secured by the 650 East Kendall Street property, which is owned through the company's joint venture with a fund managed by PREI.
    • Repurchased and redeemed in full the remaining principal balance of $19.8 million of the company's exchangeable senior notes due 2026.
  • Continued to enhance the breadth and depth of the company's organization:
    • Added Janice L. Kameir as Vice President, Human Resources.
    • Added Robert M. Sistek as Vice President, Finance.
    • Grew the company's team of professionals to 162 employees at December 31, 2011.

"Our full-year 2011 results were outstanding," said Kent Griffin, President and Chief Operating Officer of BioMed Realty. "We continue to deliver consistent bottom-line success driven by sustained leasing activity and strong execution across the board.  In addition, we made $431 million of tactical new investments which allow us to develop scale, create attractive growth opportunities and produce strong risk-adjusted total returns.  We continued to exercise steady, pro-active balance sheet management supporting the continued execution on our proven business model and creating long-term value for our stockholders. Our long-term financial success is tied to the quality of our assets and their locations, and equally attributable to our deep team of talent and coordinated service delivery which supports the world's most inspiring life science research."

Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Financial Results

Total revenues for the fourth quarter were $112.4 million, compared to $105.0 million for the same period in 2010, an increase of 7.0%. For 2011, total revenues increased 13.8% to $439.7 million from $386.4 million in 2010. Rental revenues for the fourth quarter were $85.1 million, compared to $79.2 million for the same period in 2010, an increase of 7.6% and the highest in the company's history for the eighth consecutive quarter. Rental revenues for 2011 were $330.6 million, compared to $295.1 million in 2010, an increase of 12.0%.

The current operating portfolio was 90.2% leased on a weighted-average basis as of December 31, 2011.  Leasing success drove year-over-year positive net absorption in the same property portfolio of 461,000 square feet and increased the leased percentage from 75.8% to 80.0%. Of the leased square footage in the same property portfolio, 588,000 square feet of newly leased space had not yet commenced cash rents as of December 31, 2011, resulting in an increase in same property net operating income (NOI) on a cash basis of 2.2% for the quarter compared to the same period in 2010.

Net income available to common stockholders for the fourth quarter was $12.1 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to $8.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the same period in 2010.  Net income includes a gain of $4.7 million recognized upon the acquisition of the controlling interest of the Rogers Street properties.  The gain on the Rogers Street transaction is excluded from FFO and AFFO results.

FFO for the quarter was $46.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to $43.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the same period in 2010.  FFO for 2011 was $174.8 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, compared to $147.4 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, in 2010.  AFFO for the quarter was $43.9 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to $40.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the same period in 2010.  AFFO for 2011 was $167.7 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to $131.4 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, in 2010.  

FFO and AFFO are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures used in the real estate industry to measure and compare the operating performance of real estate companies.  A complete reconciliation containing adjustments from GAAP net income available to common stockholders to FFO and AFFO and definitions of terms are included at the end of this release.  

Portfolio Update

During the quarter ended December 31, 2011, the company executed 21 leasing transactions representing approximately 253,900 square feet.

During 2011, the company executed a total of 87 leasing transactions representing approximately 1.6 million square feet, including 52 new leases totaling approximately 1.1 million square feet and 35 leases amended to extend their terms totaling approximately 540,500 square feet. Including leasing activity in the fourth quarter of 2010, the company executed approximately 2.0 million square feet of gross leasing transactions, representing approximately 165% of its original five-quarter goal of 1.2 million square feet.  

During the quarter ended December 31, 2011, the company acquired the remaining 80% interest in the Rogers Street properties in Cambridge, Massachusetts for $308.0 million, increasing the company's ownership to 100%. BioMed also contributed approximately $35 million to repay its portion of the secured acquisition and interim loan allocated to the Rogers Street properties. The Rogers Street properties comprise approximately 601,700 square feet of laboratory and office space and include 320 Bent Street, 301 Binney Street, 301 Binney Garage and the Kendall Crossing Apartments.

Subsequent to quarter end, the company executed a contract to purchase the Cambridge Place property in Cambridge, Massachusetts for approximately $119.0 million. The property will be approximately 80% leased at acquisition and comprising approximately 286,900 square feet. The acquisition is currently scheduled to close in February 2012, and is subject to customary closing conditions.  

For the full year 2011, the company acquired eight new properties for a total estimated investment of approximately $431.2 million comprising approximately 973,400 rentable square feet, which were 85.0% leased at acquisition on a weighted-average basis.  In addition, the company completed early delivery of Gazelle Court, a 176,000 square foot build-to-suit research facility for Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Carlsbad, California.

At December 31, 2011, the company's total portfolio comprised approximately 12.4 million rentable square feet, with an additional 3.7 million square feet of development potential.

Financing Activity

During 2011, the company completed the following capital raising activities:

  • March 2011: Issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 3.85% unsecured senior notes due 2016, yielding 3.99% to maturity.
  • July 2011: Entered into a new, expanded $750 million unsecured line of credit, replacing the previous unsecured line of credit, with interest paid on drawings under the new line of credit set at LIBOR plus 155 basis points, subject to adjustments based on changes to the company's credit ratings.
  • August 2011: Extended the maturity date to August 2013 for the construction loan secured by the 650 East Kendall Street property, which is owned through the company's joint venture with a fund managed by PREI.
  • November 2011: Raised net proceeds of $399.6 million through the follow-on public offering of 22,562,922 shares of common stock.

During 2011, the company completed the following other financing transactions:

  • Paid off approximately $60.2 million in mortgage notes with a weighted-average interest rate of 7.43%.
  • August 2011: Repurchased 1,280,000 shares of the company's Series A preferred stock for approximately $31.1 million, or $24.30 per share, net of accrued dividends of approximately $250,000, or $0.20 per share.
  • October 2011: Repurchased and redeemed in full the remaining principal balance of $19.8 million of the company's exchangeable senior notes due 2026.

At December 31, 2011, the company's debt to total gross assets ratio was 34.5%.

According to Greg Lubushkin, BioMed Realty's Chief Financial Officer, "In the fourth quarter, we advanced our core balance sheet strategy of match funding investments with permanent capital by raising over $400 million in equity capital ahead of our recent investments in Cambridge. As was the case in 2011, we begin 2012 with very solid financial and liquidity positions which will enable us to continue to capitalize on future growth opportunities throughout the coming year."

Quarterly and Annual Distributions

BioMed Realty Trust's board of directors previously declared a fourth quarter 2011 dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock, and a dividend of $0.46094 per share of the company's 7.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for the period from October 16, 2011 through January 15, 2012. For the full year 2011, the company declared dividends totaling $0.80 per common share, representing a 27% increase over common stock dividends declared in 2010, and $1.84376 per Series A preferred share.  

Earnings Guidance

The company's revised 2012 guidance for net income per diluted share and FFO per diluted share is set forth and reconciled below. Projected FFO per diluted share is based upon estimated, weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding of approximately 167 million for the full year, including the impact of the assumed conversion of the company's exchangeable senior notes due 2030.

2012

(Low - High)

   Projected net income per diluted share available

   to common stockholders

$0.19 - $0.27

       Add:

     Noncontrolling interests in operating partnership

$0.00

     Real estate depreciation and amortization

$1.05

       Less:

     Net effect of assumed conversion of exchangeable senior

($0.04)

         notes due 2030

   Projected FFO per diluted share

$1.20 - $1.28

The 2012 guidance has been updated to reflect the impact of the November 2011 common stock offering and investments in the Rogers Street and Cambridge Place properties.  In addition, the 2012 guidance includes unidentified future acquisitions totaling approximately $150 million occurring over the latter half of 2012 to fully deploy the proceeds of the November 2011 offering.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental operating and financial data are available in the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.biomedrealty.com.

Teleconference and Webcast

BioMed will conduct a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (1:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Thursday, February 9, 2012 to discuss the company's financial results and operations for the quarter.  The call will be open to all interested investors either through a live audio web cast at the Investor Relations section of the company's web site at www.biomedrealty.com and at www.earnings.com, which will include an online slide presentation to accompany the call, or live by calling 866-730-5765 (domestic) or 857-350-1589 (international) with call ID number 58496845. The complete webcast will be archived for 30 days on both web sites. A telephone playback of the conference call will also be available from 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, February 9, 2012 until midnight Pacific Time on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by calling 888-286-8010 (domestic) or 617-801-6888 (international) and using access code 27497353.

About BioMed Realty Trust

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on Providing Real Estate to the Life Science Industry®. The company's tenants primarily include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, scientific research institutions, government agencies and other entities involved in the life science industry. BioMed owns or has interests in properties comprising approximately 12.4 million rentable square feet. The company's properties are located predominantly in the major U.S. life science markets of Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, Maryland, New York/New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Seattle, which have well-established reputations as centers for scientific research.  Additional information is available at www.biomedrealty.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: general risks affecting the real estate industry (including, without limitation, the inability to enter into or renew leases, dependence on tenants' financial condition, and competition from other developers, owners and operators of real estate); adverse economic or real estate developments in the life science industry or the company's target markets; risks associated with the availability and terms of financing, the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments, and the ability to refinance indebtedness as it comes due; failure to maintain the company's investment grade credit ratings with the ratings agencies; failure to manage effectively the company's growth and expansion into new markets, or to complete or integrate acquisitions and developments successfully; reductions in asset valuations and related impairment charges; risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction; risks associated with downturns in the national and local economies, increases in interest rates, and volatility in the securities markets; potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental contamination; risks associated with the company's potential failure to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and possible adverse changes in tax and environmental laws; and risks associated with the company's dependence on key personnel whose continued service is not guaranteed. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

(Financial Tables Follow)

BIOMED REALTY TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

December 31,

2011

December 31,

2010

ASSETS

Investments in real estate, net

$

3,950,246

$

3,536,114

Investments in unconsolidated partnerships

33,389

57,265

Cash and cash equivalents

16,411

21,467

Accounts receivable, net

5,141

5,874

Accrued straight-line rents, net

130,582

106,905

Deferred leasing costs, net

157,255

125,060

Other assets

135,521

107,069

Total assets

$

4,428,545

$

3,959,754

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Mortgage notes payable, net

$

587,844

$

657,922

Exchangeable senior notes, net

180,000

199,522

Unsecured senior notes, net

645,581

247,571

Unsecured line of credit

268,000

392,450

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

134,924

149,393

Total liabilities

1,816,349

1,646,858

Equity:

Stockholders' equity:

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized: 7.375% Series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock, $198,000,000 and $230,000,000 liquidation preference ($25.00 per share), 7,920,000 and 9,200,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively

191,469

222,413

Common stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 154,101,482 and 131,046,509 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively

1,541

1,310

Additional paid-in capital

2,773,994

2,371,488

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(60,138)

(70,857)

Dividends in excess of earnings

(304,759)

(221,176)

Total stockholders' equity

2,602,107

2,303,178

Noncontrolling interests

10,089

9,718

Total equity

2,612,196

2,312,896

Total liabilities and equity

$

4,428,545

$

3,959,754

BIOMED REALTY TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except share data)

For the Three Months Ended

For the Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2011

2010

2011

2010

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Revenues:

Rental

$

85,138

$

79,157

$

330,616

$

295,107

Tenant recoveries

26,226

23,580

102,302

87,403

Other revenue

1,006

2,299

6,781

3,927

   Total revenues

112,370

105,036

439,699

386,437

Expenses:

Rental operations

32,056

30,680

128,809

112,438

Depreciation and amortization

36,762

32,196

142,681

115,355

General and administrative

9,169

6,379

30,966

25,901

Acquisition related expenses

309

665

1,099

3,053

   Total expenses

78,296

69,920

303,555

256,747

   Income from operations

34,074

35,116

136,144

129,690

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated partnerships

(640)

(958)

(2,489)

(1,645)

Interest expense, net

(21,725)

(21,480)

(89,181)

(86,073)

Other income/(expense)

4,244

262

(1,760)

(2,658)

   Net income

15,953

12,940

42,714

39,314

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(244)

(178)

(525)

(498)

   Net income attributable to the Company

15,709

12,762

42,189

38,816

Preferred stock dividends

(3,651)

(4,241)

(16,033)

(16,963)

Cost on redemption of preferred stock

(165)

Net income available to common stockholders

$

12,058

$

8,521

$

25,991

$

21,853

Net income per share available to common stockholders:

   Basic and diluted earnings per share

$

0.08

$

0.06

$

0.19

$

0.19

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

   Basic

140,909,345

129,599,798

132,625,915

112,698,704

   Diluted

143,889,324

132,601,048

135,609,843

115,718,199

BIOMED REALTY TRUST, INC.

CONSOLIDATED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

    Our FFO available to common shares and partnership and LTIP units and a reconciliation to net income for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2011

2010

2011

2010

Net income available to the common stockholders

$

12,058

$

8,521

$

25,991

$

21,853

Adjustments:

Gain on revaluation of acquired unconsolidated partnerships

(4,679)

(4,679)

Noncontrolling interests in operating partnership

252

188

569

546

Interest expense on exchangeable notes due 2030

1,688

1,688

6,750

6,563

Depreciation and amortization - unconsolidated partnerships

826

1,014

3,636

3,206

Depreciation and amortization - consolidated entities

36,762

32,196

142,681

115,355

Depreciation and amortization - allocable to noncontrolling interest of consolidated joint ventures

(27)

(26)

(104)

(93)

Funds from operations available to common shares and units - diluted

$

46,880

$

43,581

$

174,844

$

147,430

Funds from operations per share - diluted

$

0.30

$

0.30

$

1.19

$

1.16

Weighted-average common shares and units outstanding - diluted (1)

155,368,154

143,819,711

147,061,166

126,895,309

    Our AFFO available to common shares and partnership and LTIP units and a reconciliation of FFO to AFFO for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2011

2010

2011

2010

Funds from operations available to common shares and Units - diluted

$

46,880

$

43,581

$

174,844

$

147,430

Adjustments:

Recurring capital expenditures and tenant improvements

(3,201)

(2,867)

(13,880)

(10,726)

Leasing commissions

(1,192)

(887)

(4,317)

(3,290)

Non-cash revenue adjustments

(4,000)

(3,617)

(14,041)

(24,518)

Non-cash debt adjustments

3,045

2,204

15,819

12,837

Non-cash equity compensation

2,029

1,673

7,583

6,989

Cost on redemption of preferred stock

165

Depreciation included in general and administrative expenses

387

376

1,600

1,445

Share of non-cash unconsolidated partnership adjustments

(10)

146

(35)

1,245

Adjusted funds from operations available to common shares and units

$

43,938

$

40,609

$

167,738

$

131,412

Adjusted funds from operations per share - diluted

$

0.28

$

0.28

$

1.14

$

1.03

Weighted-average common shares and units outstanding -

diluted (1)

155,368,154

143,819,711

147,061,166

126,895,309

(1)

The three and twelve months ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 include 10,017,858 and 9,914,076 shares of common stock, respectively, potentially issuable pursuant to the exchange feature of the exchangeable senior notes due 2030 based on the "if converted" method. The three months ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 include 1,460,972 and 1,304,587 shares of unvested restricted stock, respectively, which are considered anti-dilutive for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share. The twelve months ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 include 1,433,465 and 1,263,034 shares of unvested restricted stock, respectively, which are considered anti-dilutive for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share. 

We present funds from operations, or FFO, and adjusted funds from operations, or AFFO, available to common shares and partnership and LTIP units because we consider them important supplemental measures of our operating performance and believe they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO and AFFO when reporting their results.

FFO is intended to exclude GAAP historical cost depreciation and amortization of real estate and related assets, which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions. Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization unique to real estate, gains and losses from property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, development activities and interest costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income. We compute FFO in accordance with standards established by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or NAREIT. As defined by NAREIT, FFO represents net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property, impairment charges, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of loan origination costs) and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.

We calculate AFFO by adding to FFO: (a) amounts received pursuant to master lease agreements on certain properties, which are not included in rental income for GAAP purposes, (b) non-cash revenues and expenses, (c) recurring capital expenditures and tenant improvements, and (d) leasing commissions.

Our computation of FFO and AFFO may differ from the methodology for calculating FFO and AFFO utilized by other equity REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. Further, FFO and AFFO do not represent cash flow available for management's discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations, or other commitments and uncertainties. FFO and AFFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of our financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to pay dividends or make distributions. FFO and AFFO should be considered only as supplements to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as measures of our operations.

SOURCE BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.


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