King Street Medical Office Building is 100% occupied and is home to the Gary and Nancy Chartrand Heart & Vascular Center.  The medical office building sits on the campus of St. Vincent’s Medical Center and is connected via sky-bridge to the hospital and parking structure.  St. Vincent’s is a 528 bed medical center located on the shore of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.

“Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is proud to be associated with St. Vincent’s and its physicians and programs,” said Mark D. Engstrom, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions for HTA. “This is an expansion of our existing presence in the Jacksonville marketplace and we are excited about the economic future there.”

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and to download the current prospectus, please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a self-managed, publicly registered, non-traded real estate investment trust.  In 2009, HTA acquired approximately $494 million in medical office and healthcare-related assets.  Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 55 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $1.49 billion based on purchase price, which includes 182 buildings and two other real estate-related assets.  HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 7.5 million square feet and includes 163 medical office buildings, six hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and four other office buildings located in 21 states, including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the growth and value of HTA’s portfolio and the value that the property adds 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 strength and financial condition of the property; the strength and financial condition of the tenants; uncertainties relating to the local economy of the area; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of our real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s prospectus, as amended from time to time, and as detailed from time to time in the HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

The medical office portfolio is 94% leased and is on the Camp Creek Medical Center campus, located approximately six miles west of South Fulton Medical Center in East Point, Georgia.  South Fulton Medical Center is owned and operated by Tenet Healthcare Corporation, one of the largest investor-owned healthcare delivery systems in the nation.  The acquired medical office buildings were developed by Ackerman & Co. in affiliation with South Fulton Medical Center, a 338-bed facility, rated ‘Best Critical Care in Region’ by Healthgrades, a leading healthcare ratings organization. This portfolio serves the rapidly-growing area of south metro Atlanta.

 “This is an underserved medical submarket and the Camp Creek Medical Center is designed to expand as demand grows,” stated Mark D. Engstrom, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions for HTA.  “We are optimistic about the Atlanta medical office marketplace and view this acquisition as a positive step forward in our growth strategy for this specific market.”

With this acquisition, Healthcare Trust of America has acquired in excess of 500,000 square feet of medical office space in Georgia.

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and to download the current prospectus, please visit www.htareit.com.

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a self-managed, publicly registered, non-traded real estate investment trust.  In 2009, HTA acquired approximately $494 million in medical office and healthcare-related assets.  Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 54 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $1.48 billion based on purchase price, which includes 181 buildings and two other real estate-related assets.  HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 7.5 million square feet and includes 162 medical office buildings, six hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and four other office buildings located in 21 states, including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the growth and value of HTA’s portfolio and the value that the portfolio adds 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 strength and financial condition of each individual property and the overall portfolio; the strength and financial condition of the tenants; uncertainties relating to the local economy of the area; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of our real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s prospectus, as amended from time to time, and as detailed from time to time in the HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Medical Center at East Cooper is an approximately 60,800 square foot building located on the campus of East Cooper Regional Medical Center. The three story building is 90% leased to sixteen tenants.  East Cooper Regional Medical Center is owned and operated as a subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare and is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has served Mount Pleasant residents since 1986.  East Cooper Regional Medical Center is currently expanding and completing construction of a new 130-bed hospital that is located adjacent to the current hospital site.

“This acquisition is appealing because of its on-campus affiliation with Tenet Healthcare as well as its location within a fast growing Charleston submarket,” stated Mark D. Engstrom, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions for HTA.  “This acquisition expands our South Carolina portfolio to approximately 1,025,000 square feet with locations adjacent to significant hospitals.”

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and to download the current prospectus, please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a self-managed, publicly registered, non-traded, real estate investment trust.  In 2009, HTA acquired approximately $494 million in medical office and healthcare-related assets.  These assets include a total of 13 acquisitions and one other real estate-related asset, representing approximately 2.3 million square feet.  Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 53 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $1.46 billion based on purchase price, which includes 179 buildings and two other real estate-related assets.  HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 7.4 million square feet, and includes 160 medical office buildings, six hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and four other office buildings located in 21 states.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the growth and value of HTA’s portfolio and the value that the new building adds 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 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s prospectus, as amended from time to time, and as detailed from time to time in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The portfolio consists of two medical office buildings totaling approximately 54,800 square feet.  One of the buildings is 100% occupied while the other is 98% occupied.  Both buildings are located in the Houston suburb of Pearland, which is approximately ten miles south of the world-renowned Houston Medical Center and 15 miles south of Houston’s central business district. 

“This acquisition is attractive for several reasons, including the quality of the tenants, including Methodist Hospital, and its location in a rapidly growing Houston submarket,” stated Mark D. Engstrom, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions for HTA.  “This acquisition expands our Texas portfolio to over one million square feet.”

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and to download the current prospectus, please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a self-managed, publicly registered, non-traded, real estate investment trust.  In 2009, HTA acquired approximately $494 million in medical office and healthcare-related assets.  These assets include a total of 13 acquisitions and one other real estate-related asset, representing approximately 2.3 million square feet.  Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 53 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $1.46 billion based on purchase price, which includes 179 buildings and two other real estate-related assets.  HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 7.4 million square feet, and includes 160 medical office buildings, six hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and four other office buildings located in 21 states.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the growth and value of HTA’s portfolio and the value that the new portfolio adds 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 portfolio may not be completed if the conditions to closing are not satisfied; the strength and financial condition of the portfolio; the strength and financial condition of the tenants; uncertainties relating to the local economy of Pearland, Texas; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s prospectus, as amended from time to time, and as detailed from time to time in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sugar Land Medical Building II is an approximately 60,300 square foot facility located near three acute-care hospitals: Sugar Land Medical Center, St. Luke’s Hospital, and Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.  The three story building is 100% leased with 83% of the space occupied by Texas Children’s Health Centers through 2019.  Texas Children’s Health Centers is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Texas Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the U.S.

“This acquisition is appealing because of its quality tenants as well its location in a rapidly growing Houston submarket,” stated Mark D. Engstrom, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions for HTA.  “This acquisition expands our Texas portfolio to approximately 965,000 square feet with a location near several significant hospitals.”

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and to download the current prospectus, please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a self-managed, publicly registered, non-traded, real estate investment trust.  In 2009, HTA acquired approximately $494 million in medical office and healthcare-related assets.  These assets include a total of 13 acquisitions and one other real estate-related asset, representing approximately 2.3 million square feet.  Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 53 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $1.46 billion based on purchase price, which includes 179 buildings and two other real estate-related assets.  HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 7.4 million square feet, and includes 160 medical office buildings, six hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and four other office buildings located in 21 states.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the growth and value of HTA’s portfolio and the value that the new building adds 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 Sugar Land, Texas; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s prospectus, as amended from time to time, and as detailed from time to time in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

The approximately 53,700 square foot portfolio is located less than two miles from the Hilton Head Hospital.   Two of the three buildings in the portfolio are currently 100% occupied, and 35% of the portfolio is occupied by Hilton Head Hospital.  Hilton Head Hospital is wholly-owned by Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC), and operates 93 acute licensed beds.

“The acquisition of this portfolio capitalizes on a valuable opportunity to increase our presence in South Carolina,” stated Mark D. Engstrom, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions for HTA.  “The acquisition also provides quality tenants and we look forward to further developing our relationship with Tenet Healthcare.”

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and to download the current prospectus, please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a self-managed, publicly registered, non-traded, real estate investment trust.  In 2009, HTA acquired approximately $494 million in medical office and healthcare-related assets.  These assets include a total of 13 acquisitions and one other real estate-related asset, representing approximately 2.3 million square feet.  Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 53 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $1.46 billion based on purchase price, which includes 179 buildings and two other real estate-related assets.  HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 7.4 million square feet, and includes 160 medical office buildings, six hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and four other office buildings located in 21 states.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the growth and value of HTA’s portfolio and the value that the new portfolio adds 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 portfolio may not be completed if the conditions to closing are not satisfied; the strength and financial condition of the portfolio; the strength and financial condition of the tenants; uncertainties relating to the local economy of Hilton Head, South Carolina; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s prospectus, as amended from time to time, and as detailed from time to time in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The approximately 260,500 square foot portfolio is 100% master-leased to the Deaconess Clinic which is a ‘system-owned’ group comprised of 110 primary care and specialty physicians.  The buildings are located in ‘mission critical’ locations for the Clinic and are either on or near a hospital campus.  The affiliated hospitals include Deaconess Hospital, a 365-bed acute care teaching hospital, and Deaconess Gateway Hospital, a new six story facility with 116 beds.  Deaconess Health System carries an A+ rating from both Standard & Poor’s and Fitch and is the largest health system in Southern Indiana. 

“We are very excited about being selected and look forward to the opportunity to work with such a strong health system,” stated Mark D. Engstrom, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions for HTA.  “This acquisition is a reflection of our strategy of acquiring medical office buildings occupied by healthcare providers who are leaders in their local market.”

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and to download the current prospectus, please visit www.htareit.com.

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a self-managed, publicly registered, non-traded, real estate investment trust.  In 2009, HTA acquired approximately $494 million in medical office and healthcare-related assets.  These assets include a total of 13 acquisitions and one other real estate-related asset, representing approximately 2.3 million square feet.  Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 53 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $1.46 billion based on purchase price, which includes 179 buildings and two other real estate-related assets.  HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 7.4 million square feet, and includes 160 medical office buildings, six hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and four other office buildings located in 21 states.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the growth and value of HTA’s portfolio and the value that the new portfolio adds 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 portfolio may not be completed if the conditions to closing are not satisfied; the strength and financial condition of the portfolio; the strength and financial condition of the tenants; uncertainties relating to the local economy of Evansville, Indiana; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s prospectus, as amended from time to time, and as detailed from time to time in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

“These acquisitions reflect and are consistent with our company’s long term acquisition strategy to acquire quality assets associated with strong healthcare providers in key markets in the United States.   We believe these assets will increase cash flow.  Our strong cash position and strong balance sheet continue to allow us to acquire quality assets throughout 2010,” said Scott D. Peters, HTA’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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: uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; 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 prospectus, as amended from time to time, and as detailed from time to time in the HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The building, which is located on the Johns Hopkins University Bayview Medical Center Research Campus, is 100% leased to the U.S. Government and primarily occupied by the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”). The Bayview campus is a 130 acre site that is home to the Johns Hopkins University Medical Center and is ten minutes from downtown Baltimore.  The building houses three NIH groups including the National Institute on Aging’s Intramural Research Program, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Human Genome Research Institute.

“This is an opportunity to acquire a unique asset that supports federal research on healthcare issues facing our society today,” stated Mark D. Engstrom, HTA’s Executive Vice President of Acquisitions.  “This acquisition is our second in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. marketplace and we continue to look for strategic opportunities to partner with strong healthcare organizations.”

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and to download the current prospectus, please visit www.htareit.com. 

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a self-managed, publicly registered, non-traded, real estate investment trust.  In 2009, HTA acquired approximately $494 million in medical office and healthcare-related assets.  These assets include a total of 13 properties and one other real estate-related asset, representing approximately 2.3 million square feet.  Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 53 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $1.46 billion based on purchase price, which includes 179 buildings and two other real estate-related assets.  HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 7.4 million square feet, and includes 160 medical office buildings, six hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and four other office buildings located in 21 states, including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the growth and value of HTA’s portfolio and the value that the building adds 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 economies of Baltimore, Maryland; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of HTA’s investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s prospectus, as amended from time to time, and as detailed from time to time in HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The medical office portfolio is 94% leased and is on the Camp Creek Medical Center campus, located approximately six miles west of South Fulton Medical Center in East Point, GA.  South Fulton Medical Center is owned and operated by Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC), one of the largest investor-owned healthcare delivery systems in the nation.  The acquired medical office buildings were developed by Ackerman & Co. in affiliation with South Fulton Medical Center, a 338-bed facility, rated ‘Best Critical Care in Region’ by Healthgrades, a leading healthcare ratings organization. This portfolio serves the rapidly-growing area of South metro Atlanta.

 “This is an underserved medical submarket and the Camp Creek Medical Center is designed to expand as demand grows,” stated Mark D. Engstrom, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions.  “We are optimistic about the Atlanta medical office marketplace and view this acquisition as a positive step forward in our growth strategy for this specific market.”

For more information on Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. and to download the current prospectus, please visit www.htareit.com.

About Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. is a self-managed, publicly registered, non-traded real estate investment trust.  In 2009, HTA acquired approximately $494 million in medical office and healthcare-related assets.  These assets include a total of 13 properties and one other real estate-related asset, representing approximately 2.3 million square feet.  Since its formation in 2006, HTA has made 53 geographically diverse acquisitions valued at approximately $1.46 billion based on purchase price, which includes 179 buildings and two other real estate-related assets.  HTA’s portfolio totals approximately 7.4 million square feet and includes 160 medical office buildings, six hospitals, nine skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and four other office buildings located in 21 states, including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.

FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the growth and value of HTA’s portfolio and the value that the portfolio adds 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 portfolio may not be completed if the conditions for the closing are not met, the strength and financial condition of each individual property and the overall portfolio; the strength and financial condition of the tenants; uncertainties relating to the local economy of the area; uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of our real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as outlined in HTA’s prospectus, as amended from time to time, and as detailed from time to time in the HTA’s periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.