For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., please visit  www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered, and self-managed real estate investment trust, or REIT. Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 79 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $2.3 billion based on purchase price, which includes 244 buildings and two other real estate-related assets. HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 11.2 million square feet and includes 220 medical office buildings, ten hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and five healthcare-related office buildings located in 25 states. With average occupancy of 91%, including leases signed but not yet commenced, over half of HTA’s current annualized base rent comes from credit rated tenants. Ninety-six percent of HTA’s portfolio is strategically located on-campus or aligned with recognized healthcare systems.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to HTA. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, plans or predictions of the future, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: the amount of distributions HTA pays to its stockholders is determined by HTA’s board of directors, at its discretion, and is dependent on a number of factors, including funds available for the payment of distributions, HTA’s financial condition, capital expenditure requirements and annual distribution requirements needed to maintain HTA’s status as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, as well as any liquidity alternative HTA may pursue in the future; HTA’s board of directors may reduce its distribution rate and HTA cannot guarantee the amount of distributions paid in the future, if any; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Charleston office is led by Brendan Magee, Regional Vice President of Asset Management, and Jim Coman, Asset Manager.  The Charleston office directly manages 5 million square feet throughout the southeast and northeast markets with significant investments in Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, Charleston, SC, Raleigh, NC, Orlando, FL and Pittsburgh, PA. 

HTA is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ and has a second regional office located in Indianapolis, IN.  This Indianapolis office oversees 2.2 million square feet with assets primarily located in Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota.  

The contact information for the new Charleston office is: 463 King Street, Suite B, Charleston, SC 29403, (843) 623-3751. 

The contact information for the Indianapolis office is: 201 N. Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 201, Indianapolis, IN 46280, (317) 550-2800.

Note that all figures are rounded to reflect approximate amounts. For more information on HTA, please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered, and self-managed real estate investment trust, or REIT. Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 79 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $2.3 billion based on purchase price, which includes 244 buildings and two other real estate-related assets. HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 11.2 million square feet and includes 220 medical office buildings, ten hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and five healthcare-related office buildings located in 25 states. With average occupancy of 91%, including leases signed but not yet commenced, over half of HTA’s current annualized base rent comes from credit rated tenants. Ninety-six percent of HTA’s portfolio is strategically located on-campus or aligned with recognized healthcare systems.

 FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to HTA.  Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, plans or predictions of the future, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: our results may be impacted by, among other things, uncertainties relating to the debt and equity capital markets; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties relating to the implementation of recent healthcare legislation; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Votes received by the shareholders of HTA approved the following initiatives:

• the re-election of Scott D. Peters as Chairman of the Board and W. Bradley Blair, II, Maurice J. DeWald, Warren D. Fix, Larry L. Mathis and Gary T. Wescombe as independent directors;
• the compensation of HTA’s named executive officers, as disclosed in its proxy statement, on a non-binding and advisory basis;
• the option of three years as the frequency with which stockholders are provided future advisory votes on named executive compensation, on a non-binding and advisory basis; and
• the re-appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as HTA’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.

The complete voting results with respect to the annual meeting are available on the Company’s website as www.htareit.com.

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust. Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 79 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $2.3 billion based on purchase price, which includes 244 buildings and two other real estate-related assets. HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 11.2 million square feet and includes 220 medical office buildings, ten hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and five healthcare-related office buildings located in 25 states.  With average occupancy of 91%, including leases signed but not commenced, over half of HTA’s current annualized base rent comes from credit rated tenants. Ninety-six percent of HTA’s portfolio is strategically located on-campus or aligned with recognized healthcare systems.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to HTA.  Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, plans or predictions of the future, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: our results may be impacted by, among other things, uncertainties relating to the debt and equity capital markets; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties relating to the implementation of recent healthcare legislation; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The St. John Providence MOB is an approximately 203,000 square foot Class A, five-story, multi-tenant MOB that is connected to Providence Park Hospital via a covered walkway. Providence Park Hospital is situated on a 200-acre medical campus and is one of six hospitals owned and operated by St. John Providence Health System, a member of Ascension Health (Moody’s, Aa1).  Ascension Health is the nation’s largest Catholic, not-for-profit health system and the third largest system in the United States, based on revenues (www.ascensionhealth.org).  Providence Park Hospital features a women’s and infant health center and the Van Elslander Neurosciences Center, a certified primary stroke center which is world-renowned for its craniofacial and reconstructive surgery.      

Built in 2007, the MOB has a current occupancy of 98% and has a weighted average remaining lease term of approximately 7.8 years.  Providence Park Hospital currently occupies approximately 31% of the MOB with the remaining space leased by the original physician tenants and other complementary medical practices. The City of Novi has experienced a 16.5% growth in population over the past decade and a 65% increase in new housing starts in 2010 (www.cityofnovi.org).  This Michigan asset will expand HTA’s current portfolio into 26 states with approximately 11.4 million square feet. 

The St. John Providence MOB fits HTA’s acquisition strategy of acquiring on-campus medical office buildings through direct, off-market transactions.

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust. Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 79 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $2.3 billion based on purchase price, which includes 244 buildings and two other real estate-related assets. HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 11.2 million square feet and includes 220 medical office buildings, ten hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and five healthcare-related office buildings located in 25 states.  With average occupancy of 91%, over half of HTA’s current annualized base rent comes from credit rated tenants. Ninety-six percent of HTA’s portfolio is strategically located on-campus or aligned with recognized healthcare systems.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

 This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to HTA.  Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, plans or predictions of the future, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: the acquisition of the building may not be completed if the conditions to closing are not satisfied; the strength and financial condition of the building; the strength and financial condition of the tenants; uncertainties relating to the local economy of Novi, Michigan; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties relating to the implementation of recent healthcare legislation; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Scottsdale, Arizona (November 14, 2011) – Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (”HTA” or the “Company”), a fully integrated, self-administered, and self-managed real estate investment trust focused primarily on medical office buildings (”MOBs”), announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.

HTA’s third quarter financial results reflect the strength of HTA’s high quality medical office portfolio combined with the financial flexibility provided by its low leveraged balance sheet. For the third quarter of 2011, HTA’s normalized funds from operations, or normalized FFO, increased by 38% to $28.5 million from $20.6 million for the third quarter of 2010. Normalized FFO excludes from FFO acquisition-related expenses, transition-related charges, termination fee revenue and non-cash fair value adjustments for derivative financial instruments. Net income decreased to $234,000 in the third quarter of 2011 compared to $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2010, primarily because of a $589,000 non-cash loss on interest rate swaps in the third quarter of 2011 compared to a $774,000 non-cash gain in the third quarter of 2010, for a net difference of $1.4 million. Set forth below is a reconciliation of FFO and normalized FFO, non-GAAP measures, to net income (loss).

Normalized FFO increased by 45%, from $59.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $85.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Net income also improved to $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $771,000 during the same period in the prior year, representing a 367% increase.

In October 2011, HTA completed the acquisition of two Class A MOBs located in Phoenix, Arizona, for $32 million, with 118,000 square feet of gross leasable area, or GLA, and a combined occupancy of 88%. At the end of the third quarter 2011, HTA entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire a 203,000 square foot on-campus MOB located in Novi, Michigan for $51.32 million with 98% occupancy. The closing of this acquisition is subject to a number of conditions.

As of September 30, 2011, 96% of HTA’s operating portfolio, based on GLA, is located on or adjacent to, or is anchored by, the campuses of nationally and regionally recognized healthcare systems. At the end of the third quarter 2011, HTA had a strong cash position with cash on hand of $122.3 million, an unused $575 million unsecured credit facility and a leverage ratio of mortgage and secured loans payable to total assets of 28%. In July 2011, HTA received an investment grade credit rating due to its MOB operating fundamentals and low-levered balance sheet position, improving HTA’s ability to access the debt markets and achieve favorable pricing.

Funds from Operations, Modified Funds from Operations and Normalized Funds from Operations

HTA defines FFO, a non-GAAP measure, as net income or loss computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses from sales of property but including asset impairment write downs, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO. HTA uses modified funds from operations, or MFFO, which excludes from FFO transition charges and acquisition-related expenses, to further evaluate how its portfolio might perform after its acquisition stage is complete and the sustainability of its distributions in the future.

Normalized FFO is calculated by deducting from MFFO termination fee revenue and adjusting for gains/losses in the change in fair value of derivative financial instruments. Like MFFO, HTA believes that normalized FFO is a useful supplemental measure for evaluating the potential future performance of the portfolio without regard to non-routine items and non-cash fair value adjustments for derivative financial instruments.

FFO, MFFO, or normalized FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income or to cash flows from operating activities and are not intended to be used as a liquidity measure indicative of cash flow available to fund HTA’s cash needs, including its ability to make distributions. FFO, MFFO and normalized FFO should be reviewed in connection with other GAAP measurements. For more information on FFO and MFFO, please see HTA’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The following is the reconciliation of FFO, MFFO and normalized FFO to net income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

The following is reconciliation of FFO, MFFO and normalized FFO to net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

Net Operating Income

Net operating income, or NOI, is a non-GAAP financial measure that is defined as net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, generated from HTA’s total portfolio of properties before interest expense, general and administrative expenses, depreciation, amortization, certain one-time charges, and interest and dividend income. HTA believes that NOI provides an accurate measure of the operating performance of its operating assets because NOI excludes certain items that are not associated with management of the properties. Additionally, HTA believes that NOI is a widely accepted measure of comparative operating performance in the real estate community. However, HTA’s use of the term NOI may not be comparable to that of other real estate companies as they may have different methodologies for computing this amount.

The following is the reconciliation of NOI to net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

Note that all figures are rounded to reflect approximate amounts. For more information on financial results, please see HTA’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., please visit www.htareit.com.

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust. Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 79 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $2.3 billion based on purchase price, which includes 244 buildings and two other real estate-related assets. HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 11.2 million square feet and includes 220 medical office buildings, ten hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and five healthcare-related office buildings located in 25 states. With average occupancy of 91%, including leases signed but not commenced, over half of HTA’s current annualized base rent comes from credit rated tenants. Ninety-six percent of HTA’s portfolio is strategically located on-campus or aligned with recognized healthcare systems.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to HTA. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, plans or predictions of the future, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: we may not be able to access the public debt markets or access other sources of debt or equity financing, which may limit our growth; our results may be impacted by, among other things, uncertainties relating to the debt and equity capital markets; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties relating to the implementation of recent healthcare legislation; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
(Unaudited)

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
(Unaudited)

The Desert Ridge Medical Campus is comprised of two Class A, three-story, multi-tenant medical office buildings and a two-level parking structure.  With approximately 118,000 square feet of medical space, the Desert Ridge Medical Campus is approximately 88% occupied with a weighted average remaining lease term of approximately 5.63 years.  The Desert Ridge Medical Campus has two surgery centers including Desert Ridge Outpatient Surgery, a joint venture that includes Catholic Healthcare West. 

The Desert Ridge Medical Campus is located within Desert Ridge, a master-planned community that is home to Desert Ridge Marketplace, one of Arizona’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations with over 110 retailers and restaurants.  Desert Ridge Medical Campus is also located near three major hospital campuses including the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Scottsdale Healthcare at Thompson Peak Campus and John C. Lincoln at Deer Valley Campus. 

“These are two premier Class A properties with established physician referral networks located in a highly visible, high traffic location in North Phoenix,” stated Mark D. Engstrom, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions for HTA. “This acquisition will extend HTA’s position as the largest owner of medical office buildings in Arizona with over 1.4 million square feet.”

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust. Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 79 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $2.3 billion based on purchase price, which includes 244 buildings and two other real estate-related assets. HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 11.2 million square feet and includes 220 medical office buildings, ten hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and five healthcare-related office buildings located in 25 states. With average occupancy of 91%, including leases signed but not yet commenced, over half of HTA’s current annualized base rent comes from credit rated tenants. Ninety-four percent of HTA’s portfolio is strategically located on-campus or aligned with recognized healthcare systems.

 FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to HTA.  Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, plans or predictions of the future, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: our results may be impacted by, among other things, uncertainties relating to the debt and equity capital markets; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties relating to the implementation of recent healthcare legislation; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

HTA’s Midwest portfolio consists of approximately 2.2 million square feet spread across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana.  Indiana comprises approximately 1.2 million square feet of the portfolio.  HTA’s Indianapolis-based leasing and management team will focus on strengthening and maintaining key tenant relationships to improve overall management and leasing efforts in its Midwest portfolio.

In addition, HTA has successfully transitioned the leasing and management of 15 buildings, totaling approximately 288,000 square feet from Hokanson Companies, Inc. (“Hokanson”) to its in-house Indianapolis leasing and management team.   HTA will continue to work in partnership with Hokanson on other projects and looks forward to further enhancing the two companies’ business relationship.

HTA’s local Indianapolis leasing and management team is led by Dawna H. Powell, Regional Vice President of Asset Management, Ross Goyer, Regional Director of Asset Management & Leasing, and Andrew Nordhoff, Leasing Associate.  Ms. Powell has an extensive 25-year background in real estate portfolio management and most recently served as the Senior Healthcare Facility Manager at Hokanson, where she oversaw approximately 900,000 square feet of healthcare-related assets. Mr. Goyer brings over 20 years of experience in real estate portfolio management and he most recently served as the Portfolio Manager for Lillibridge, a Ventas, Inc. company. Prior to joining Lillibridge, Mr. Goyer worked for a number of reputable property management service companies, including Lauth Healthcare and Bremner Healthcare Real Estate.  Mr. Nordhoff recently joined HTA as a Leasing Associate where he will work in tandem with Ms. Powell and Mr. Goyer to bring in high-quality and long-term tenants. Mr. Nordhoff has over 8 years of real estate experience in management and leasing and previously served as the Leasing Associate at Lillibridge. 

“HTA strives to be the ‘Landlord of Choice’ in each of its markets by offering quality office space in well-maintained and managed buildings.  We consistently provide experienced, prompt and professional service which promotes satisfaction and increases the retention of our valued tenants,” stated Dawna H. Powell, Regional Vice President of Asset Management for HTA.

 “We are extremely fortunate to have assembled a team of professionals with over 50 years of combined real estate and healthcare experience who are focused on improving tenant relations and increasing the occupancy of our Indianapolis portfolio,” stated Amanda Houghton, Senior Vice President of Asset Management & Finance for HTA.

For more information on HTA, please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust. Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 78 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $2.3 billion based on purchase price, which includes 242 buildings and two other real estate-related assets. HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 11.1 million square feet and includes 218 medical office buildings, ten hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and five healthcare-related office buildings located in 25 states. With average occupancy of 91%, over half of HTA’s current annualized base rent comes from credit rated tenants. Ninety-four percent of HTA’s portfolio is strategically located on-campus or aligned with recognized healthcare systems.

 FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to HTA.  Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, plans or predictions of the future, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: our results may be impacted by, among other things, uncertainties relating to the debt and equity capital markets; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties relating to the implementation of recent healthcare legislation; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

HTA’s financial performance in the second quarter of 2011 reflects the results of the Company’s continued portfolio performance and focus on financial strength and flexibility. Normalized funds from operations, or normalized FFO, increased by 4% from $28.1 million for the first quarter of 2011 to $29.1 million for the second quarter of 2011. Normalized FFO excludes from net income non-routine items and non-cash fair value adjustments for derivative financial instruments. Net income decreased to $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2011 compared to $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2011, primarily due to a $1 million non-cash loss on interest rate swaps. Set forth below is a reconciliation of normalized FFO, a non-GAAP measure, to net income (loss).

Cash provided by operating activities increased by 86% to $35.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $19.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 due to $590 million of investment volume in the last twelve months coupled with the performance of HTA’s 91% occupied portfolio. HTA’s normalized FFO for the second quarter of 2011 increased by 44% to $29.1 million from $20.2 million for the second quarter of 2010. Net income increased 390% to $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2011 compared to $245,000 for the second quarter of 2010.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, HTA’s cash provided by operating activities was $60.8 million, representing a 91% increase over its cash provided by operating activities of $31.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Normalized FFO increased by 48% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2010. Net income (loss) also improved to net income of $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 from a net loss of $237,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
HTA’s continued focus on its balance sheet strength and portfolio fundamentals has recently earned the company an investment grade credit rating. As of June 30, 2011, HTA had cash on hand of $154.3 million, a $575 million unused, unsecured credit facility, and a leverage ratio of mortgage and secured loans payable to total assets of 28%. This strong balance sheet position, MOB focus and recent investment grade credit rating provide HTA the new opportunity to access the public debt markets.

Funds from Operations, Modified Funds from Operations and Normalized Funds from Operations

HTA defines FFO, a non-GAAP measure, as net income or loss computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses from sales of property but including asset impairment write downs, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO. HTA uses modified funds from operations, or MFFO, which excludes from FFO transition charges and acquisition-related expenses, to further evaluate how its portfolio might perform after its acquisition stage is complete and the sustainability of its distributions in the future.

HTA uses normalized funds from operations, or normalized FFO, which is calculated by deducting from MFFO termination fee revenue and adjusting for gains/losses in the change in fair value of derivative financial instruments. Like MFFO, HTA believes that normalized FFO is a useful supplemental measure for evaluating the potential future performance of the portfolio without regard to non-routine items and non-cash fair value adjustments for derivative financial instruments.

None of FFO, MFFO, or normalized FFO should be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or to cash flows from operating activities and are not intended to be used as a liquidity measure indicative of cash flow available to fund HTA’s cash needs, including its ability to make distributions. FFO, MFFO and normalized FFO should be reviewed in connection with other GAAP measurements. For more information on FFO and MFFO, please see HTA’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The following is the reconciliation of FFO, MFFO and normalized FFO to net income (loss) for the three months ended June 30 and March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010:

The following is reconciliation of FFO, MFFO and normalized FFO to net income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

Net Operating Income

Net operating income, or NOI, is a non-GAAP financial measure that is defined as net income (loss), computed in accordance with GAAP, generated from HTA’s total portfolio of properties (including both its operating properties and those classified as held for sale as of June 30, 2011) before interest expense, general and administrative expenses, depreciation, amortization, certain one-time charges, and interest and dividend income. HTA believes that NOI provides an accurate measure of the operating performance of our operating assets because NOI excludes certain items that are not associated with management of the properties. Additionally, HTA believes that NOI is a widely accepted measure of comparative operating performance in the real estate community. However, HTA’s use of the term NOI may not be comparable to that of other real estate companies as they may have different methodologies for computing this amount.

The following is the reconciliation of NOI to net income (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

Note that all figures are rounded to reflect approximate amounts. For more information on financial results, please see HTA’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., please visit www.htareit.com.

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust. Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 78 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $2.3 billion based on purchase price, which includes 242 buildings and two other real estate-related assets. HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 11.1 million square feet and includes 218 medical office buildings, ten hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and five healthcare-related office buildings located in 25 states. With average occupancy of 91%, over half of HTA’s current annualized base rent comes from credit rated tenants. Ninety-four percent of HTA’s portfolio is strategically located on-campus or aligned with recognized healthcare systems.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to HTA. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, plans or predictions of the future, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: we may not be able to execute a strategic transaction, including one that provides liquidity to our stockholders, on terms that are favorable to our stockholders or at all; if we are not in compliance with the covenants under our unsecured credit facility we may not be able to access proceeds thereunder; we may not be able to access the public debt markets or access other sources of debt or equity financing, which may limit our growth; our results may be impacted by, among other things, uncertainties relating to the debt and equity capital markets; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties relating to the implementation of recent healthcare legislation; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This is neither an offer to sell nor an offer to buy any securities.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

(Unaudited)

“We are proud of the many accomplishments we have achieved to date, including our recent investment grade credit rating by Moody’s and S&P,” HTA’s Chief Executive Officer, Scott D. Peters, stated. “With our strong balance sheet, ample liquidity, portfolio fundamentals, and our focus on medical office buildings, we believe we are uniquely positioned for continued success.”

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust. Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 78 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $2.3 billion based on purchase price, which includes 242 buildings and two other real estate-related assets. HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 11.1 million square feet and includes 218 medical office buildings, ten hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and five healthcare-related office buildings located in 25 states.  With average occupancy of 91%, over half of HTA’s current annualized base rent comes from credit rated tenants. Ninety-four per cent of HTA’s portfolio is strategically located on-campus or aligned with recognized healthcare systems.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to HTA.  Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, plans or predictions of the future, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties relating to the implementation of recent healthcare legislation; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a fully integrated, self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust. Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 78 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $2.3 billion based on purchase price, which includes 242 buildings and two other real estate-related assets. HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 11.1 million square feet and includes 218 medical office buildings, ten hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and five healthcare-related office buildings located in 25 states.  With average occupancy of 91%, over half of HTA’s current annualized base rent comes from credit rated tenants. Ninety-four per cent of HTA’s portfolio is strategically located on-campus or aligned with recognized healthcare systems.

Caution about Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to HTA. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, plans or predictions of the future, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: the amount of distributions HTA pays to its stockholders is determined by HTA’s board of directors, at its discretion, and is dependent on a number of factors, including funds available for the payment of distributions, HTA’s financial condition, capital expenditure requirements and annual distribution requirements needed to maintain HTA’s status as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, as well as any liquidity alternative HTA may pursue in the future; HTA’s board of directors may reduce its distribution rate and HTA cannot guarantee the amount of distributions paid in the future, if any; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.