BioMed Realty Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Financial Results

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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 year ended December 31, 2007.

2007 Highlights

-- Funds from operations (FFO) increased 9.8% to $1.91 per diluted share
versus the prior year

-- Annual revenues increased 21.7% to $266.1 million versus the prior year

-- Executed 53 leasing transactions representing approximately
1,500,000 square feet:

o 13 leases amended to extend their terms, totaling approximately
839,000 square feet

o 40 new leases totaling approximately 661,000 square feet

-- Acquired, either directly or through our joint venture with Prudential
Real Estate Investors, 14 properties for an aggregate of
$653.8 million, excluding closing costs

-- Completed the formation of a joint venture with Prudential Real Estate
Investors, which subsequently acquired a portfolio of stabilized and
development properties totaling approximately 470,000 rentable square
feet

-- Completed an offering of 9,200,000 shares of 7.375% Series A Cumulative
Redeemable Preferred Stock for $25.00 per share, raising $222.4 million
in net proceeds

-- Amended our $250 million secured term loan, extending the term to
August 2012 and lowering the borrowing rate by 60 basis points, and
amended our unsecured revolving line of credit, increasing available
borrowings to $600 million, lowering the borrowing rate, extending the
term to August 2011 and increasing the potential borrowing capacity to
$1.0 billion

-- Continued to enhance the breadth and depth of our organization,
including through the appointment of Karen Sztraicher as Vice
President, Finance and Treasurer and Greg Lubushkin as Vice President - Chief Accounting Officer, along with the addition of Richard Gilchrist
to our board of directors on December 12, 2007

Fourth Quarter 2007 Highlights

-- FFO for the quarter was $31.6 million, or $0.46 per diluted share

-- Executed 18 leasing transactions representing approximately
681,000 square feet:

o Four leases amended to extend their terms, totaling approximately
392,000 square feet -- including an amendment to extend our lease
with Centocor, Inc. (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) for
six years at our King of Prussia property

o 14 new leases totaling approximately 289,000 square feet -- including a 102,000 square foot lease at the Pacific Research Center

-- Increased the occupancy rate of the operating portfolio to 93.8%

-- Disposed of the third of three non-core assets previously held for sale
and owned through the Prudential Real Estate Investors joint venture

-- Appointed Richard Gilchrist, President of the Investment Properties
Group for The Irvine Company, to our board of directors

"We are extremely pleased with our strong performance throughout 2007 both operationally and financially. Leasing activity has been brisk in each of our core markets, as evidenced by the tremendous leasing transaction volume in the fourth quarter of 2007 and the high occupancy rate of our operating portfolio at year-end. We continue to make great progress on our development and redevelopment projects, which we expect to be strong contributors to our operating and financial performance in years to come," said Alan Gold, President and Chief Executive Officer of BioMed Realty Trust.

"Furthermore, our conservative capital structure, strengthened by the amendments to our credit facilities, has allowed us to remain well-capitalized and well-positioned to not only fund our existing projects, but also to continue to selectively pursue acquisitions of world-class, well-located life science properties," added Mr. Gold.

Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Financial Results

Total revenues for the quarter increased to $64.1 million from $63.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2006, due primarily to the addition of properties through acquisitions, partially offset by a reduction in revenues from properties generating revenues in 2006 which are currently undergoing redevelopment. Net income available to common stockholders for the quarter was $13.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to $12.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2006. FFO during the quarter was $31.6 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, compared to $32.1 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2006.

For the full year 2007, total revenues increased 21.7% to $266.1 million from $218.7 million in 2006. Net income available to common stockholders for 2007 increased 59.1% to $55.7 million, compared to $35.0 million in 2006. Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share increased 37.1% to $0.85 for 2007 from $0.62 in 2006. FFO increased 27.1% to $130.3 million for 2007 from $102.5 million in 2006. FFO per diluted share increased 9.8% to $1.91 for 2007 compared to $1.74 in 2006.

FFO is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure 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 a definition of FFO are included at the end of this release.

Financing Activity

On January 18, 2007, the company completed the issuance of 9,200,000 shares of its 7.375% Series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock at $25.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds of $222.4 million.

On August 1, 2007, the company amended its $250 million secured term loan facility, extending the term to August 1, 2012, reducing the borrowing rate by 60 basis points and providing greater flexibility with respect to covenants. In addition, on August 1, 2007, the company amended its unsecured revolving line of credit, extending the term to August 1, 2011, increasing the available borrowings under the facility to $600 million, reducing the borrowing rate and providing greater flexibility with respect to covenants. BioMed may extend the maturity date of the revolving credit facility to August 1, 2012 and may increase the amount of the facility to $1.0 billion upon satisfying certain conditions.

During the third quarter of 2007, the company also entered into four new interest rate swaps that have the effect of fixing the LIBOR portions of interest rates on $535 million of its variable rate debt. Two of the interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $150 million fix LIBOR at 4.68% through August 2011. The remaining two interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $385 million fix LIBOR at 4.82% through September 2008.

As of December 31, 2007, the company's consolidated debt included fixed-rate mortgage indebtedness with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $368.8 million, excluding $10.9 million of debt premium, and a weighted-average effective interest rate of 5.5% at year-end; the $250 million secured term loan, with a weighted-average effective interest rate of 7.3% at year-end; $175 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% exchangeable senior notes due 2026; $270.9 million in outstanding borrowings under the company's $600 million unsecured revolving line of credit, with a weighted-average effective interest rate of 6.3% at year-end; and $425.2 million in outstanding borrowings under the company's acquisition and construction loan secured by the Center for Life Science | Boston property, with a weighted-average effective interest rate of 6.1% at year-end. The company's debt to total capitalization ratio was 45.1% at December 31, 2007.

Portfolio Update

During 2007, the company executed 53 leasing transactions representing approximately 1,500,000 square feet, including 40 new leases totaling approximately 661,000 square feet and 13 leases amended to extend their terms, totaling approximately 839,000 square feet. During 2007, including through its joint venture with Prudential Real Estate Investors, the company acquired 14 properties, consisting of 1.0 million rentable square feet of laboratory and office space, as well as an estimated 700,000 rentable square feet under construction and undeveloped land, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $653.8 million, excluding closing costs. Also during 2007, the company, including through its joint venture with Prudential Real Estate Investors, disposed of four non-core properties representing 378,000 rentable square feet and one undeveloped land parcel, for approximately $60.6 million, excluding closing costs.

During the quarter ended December 31 2007, the company executed 18 leasing transactions representing approximately 681,000 square feet, including 14 new leases totaling approximately 289,000 square feet and four leases amended to extend their terms, totaling approximately 392,000 square feet.

As of December 31, 2007, BioMed Realty Trust owned or had interests in 103 buildings, located predominantly in the major U.S. life science markets of Boston, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York/New Jersey. The company's portfolio was comprised of the following, with its operating portfolio 93.8% leased to 112 tenants, as of December 31, 2007:

Rentable
Square Feet
Operating portfolio 6,626,723
Repositioning and redevelopment properties 1,828,546

Construction in progress 1,941,000
Land parcels 1,293,000
Total proforma portfolio 11,689,269

Quarterly Distributions

BioMed Realty Trust's board of directors previously declared a fourth quarter 2007 dividend of $0.31 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, 2007 through January 15, 2008. For the full year 2007, the company declared dividends totaling $1.24 per common share and $1.83352 per Series A preferred share.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental operating and financial data are available in the Investor Relations section of the company's web site at http://www.biomedrealty.com/.

Teleconference and Web Cast

BioMed Realty Trust will conduct a conference call and audio web cast at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (1:00 p.m. Eastern Time) Friday, February 29, 2008 to discuss the company's financial results and operations for the year. 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 http://www.biomedrealty.com/ and
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(R). 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 Realty Trust owns or has interests in 68 properties, representing 104 buildings with approximately 8.5 million rentable square feet, as well as approximately 1.9 million square feet of development in progress. These properties are located predominantly in the major U.S. life science markets of Boston, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York/New Jersey, which have well-established reputations as centers for scientific research. Additional information is available at http://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 and the use of debt to fund acquisitions and developments; failure to manage effectively the company's growth and expansion into new markets, or to complete or integrate acquisitions and developments successfully; 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)
(Unaudited)

December 31,
2007 2006
ASSETS
Investments in real estate, net $2,805,983 $2,457,538
Investment in unconsolidated partnerships 22,588 2,436
Cash and cash equivalents 13,479 25,664
Restricted cash 8,867 6,426
Accounts receivable, net 4,457 5,985
Accrued straight-line rents, net 36,415 20,446
Acquired above market leases, net 5,745 7,551
Deferred leasing costs, net 116,491 129,322
Deferred loan costs, net 15,567 17,608
Other assets 27,676 19,666
Total assets $3,057,268 $2,692,642

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Mortgage notes payable, net $379,680 $403,836
Secured construction loan 425,160 286,355
Secured term loan 250,000 250,000
Exchangeable senior notes 175,000 175,000
Unsecured line of credit 270,947 228,165
Security deposits 7,090 7,704
Dividends and distributions payable 25,596 19,847
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and
other liabilities 95,871 62,602
Acquired below market leases, net 23,708 25,101
Total liabilities 1,653,052 1,458,610
Minority interests 17,280 19,319
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock 222,413 -- Common stock 656 654
Additional paid-in capital 1,277,770 1,272,243
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/income (21,762) 8,417
Dividends in excess of earnings (92,141) (66,601)
Total stockholders' equity 1,386,936 1,214,713
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $3,057,268 $2,692,642

BIOMED REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Quarter Ended December 31,
2007 2006
Revenues:
Rental $49,645 $48,680
Tenant recoveries 14,471 14,290
Other (loss)/income (66) 8
Total revenues 64,050 62,978
Expenses:
Rental operations 12,006 10,594
Real estate taxes 3,816 5,968
Depreciation and amortization 17,645 18,778
General and administrative 5,880 4,923
Total expenses 39,347 40,263
Income from operations 24,703 22,715
Equity in net (loss)/income of
unconsolidated partnerships (199) 21
Interest income 181 288
Interest expense (6,641) (10,288)
Income from continuing operations
before minority interests 18,044 12,736
Minority interests in continuing operations
of consolidated partnerships 17 22
Minority interests in continuing
operations of operating partnership (591) (539)
Income from continuing operations 17,470 12,219
Income from discontinued operations before
gain on sale of assets and minority interests -- 386
Minority interests attributable to
discontinued operations -- (16)
Income from discontinued operations -- 370
Net income 17,470 12,589
Preferred stock dividends (4,241) -- Net income available to common
stockholders $13,229 $12,589
Income from continuing operations
per share available to common stockholders:
Basic earnings per share $0.20 $0.19
Diluted earnings per share $0.20 $0.19
Net income per share available to
common stockholders:
Basic earnings per share $0.20 $0.19
Diluted earnings per share $0.20 $0.19
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic 65,308,702 65,151,884
Diluted 68,307,355 68,218,566

BIOMED REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Year Ended December 31,
2007 2006
Revenues:
Rental $195,996 $164,487
Tenant recoveries 61,735 54,160
Other income 8,378 88
Total revenues 266,109 218,735
Expenses:
Rental operations 50,789 40,623
Real estate taxes 20,353 20,376
Depreciation and amortization 72,202 65,063
General and administrative 21,870 18,085
Total expenses 165,214 144,147
Income from operations 100,895 74,588
Equity in net (loss)/income of
unconsolidated partnerships (893) 83
Interest income 990 1,102
Interest expense (27,654) (40,672)
Income from continuing operations
before minority interests 73,338 35,101
Minority interests in continuing operations
of consolidated partnerships (45) 137
Minority interests in continuing
operations of operating partnership (2,412) (1,670)
Income from continuing operations 70,881 33,568
Income from discontinued operations
before gain on sale of assets
and minority interests 639 1,542
Gain on sale of real estate assets 1,087 -- Minority interests attributable to
discontinued operations (74) (77)
Income from discontinued operations 1,652 1,465
Net income 72,533 35,033
Preferred stock dividends (16,868) -- Net income available to common
stockholders $55,665 $35,033
Income from continuing operations
per share available to common stockholders:
Basic earnings per share $0.83 $0.60
Diluted earnings per share $0.83 $0.60
Net income per share available to
common stockholders:
Basic earnings per share $0.85 $0.63
Diluted earnings per share $0.85 $0.62
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic 65,302,794 55,928,595
Diluted 68,269,985 59,018,004

BIOMED REALTY TRUST, INC.
FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Quarter Ended December 31,
2007 2006
Net income available to common stockholders $13,229 $12,589
Adjustments:
Minority interests in operating partnership 591 555
Depreciation and amortization -- unconsolidated partnerships 394 20
Depreciation and amortization -- consolidated entities-discontinued operations -- 137
Depreciation and amortization -- consolidated entities-continuing operations 17,645 18,778
Depreciation and amortization -- allocable to minority interest of
consolidated joint ventures (285) -- Funds from operations available to common
shares and partnership and LTIP units $ 31,574 $32,079
Funds from operations per share -- diluted $0.46 $0.47
Weighted-average common shares
outstanding -- diluted 68,307,355 68,218,566

Year Ended December 31,
2007 2006
Net income available to common stockholders $55,665 $35,033
Adjustments:
Minority interests in operating partnership 2,486 1,747
Gain on sale of real estate assets (1,087) -- Depreciation and amortization -- unconsolidated partnerships 1,139 80
Depreciation and amortization -- consolidated entities-discontinued operations 228 550
Depreciation and amortization -- consolidated entities-continuing operations 72,202 65,060
Depreciation and amortization -- allocable to minority interest of
consolidated joint ventures (285) -- Funds from operations available to
common shares and partnership and LTIP units $130,348 $102,470
Funds from operations per share -- diluted $1.91 $1.74
Weighted-average common shares
outstanding -- diluted 68,269,985 59,018,004

We present funds from operations, or FFO, available to common shares and partnership and LTIP units because we consider it an important supplemental measure of our operating performance and believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO 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, in its March 1995 White Paper (as amended in November 1999 and April 2002). As defined by NAREIT, FFO represents net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of loan origination costs) and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Our computation may differ from the methodology for calculating FFO utilized by other equity REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. Further, FFO does not represent amounts available for management's discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations, or other commitments and uncertainties. FFO 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.

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Source: BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

CONTACT: Kent Griffin, Chief Financial Officer of BioMed Realty Trust,
Inc., +1-858-485-9840

Web site: http://www.biomedrealty.com/

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