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Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DUKE REALTY CORPORATION REPORTS

THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

Liquidity further enhanced through $500 million unsecured debt offering

and tender offer for near term bonds

2009 guidance reaffirmed

(INDIANAPOLIS, October 28, 2009) – Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE: DRE), a leading industrial and office property REIT, today reported results for the third quarter 2009.

Operating Highlights

 

   

Funds from operations per diluted share (“FFO”) for the quarter was income of $0.32, excluding the effects of impairment and related charges as well as losses on debt transactions. With the effects of these items, FFO for the quarter was a loss of $1.02, which includes the effects of $297.1 million of non-cash impairment and related charges and $13.6 million of losses on debt transactions.

 

   

Impairment charges primarily recognized as a result of further refinements in strategy including planned reductions in undeveloped land inventory in light of lower anticipated development volume and the targeting of non-strategic property dispositions to further align focus on high growth markets with an emphasis on industrial and medical properties.

 

   

Liquidity position was further enhanced during the quarter to $1.5 billion (based upon available line of credit balance and cash on hand) :

 

   

$500.0 million unsecured bonds issued in August;

 

   

$351.9 million par value of unsecured debt obligations repurchased; and

 

   

$114.0 million secured financing closed in July.


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Capital raised year to date through September 2009 of nearly $1.5 billion; all remaining 2009 and 2010 unsecured debt maturities addressed with available cash.

 

   

2009 FFO guidance reaffirmed at the lower end of the $1.42 - $1.64 per share range as adjusted for the additional shares issued in the April 2009 common stock offering.

“We have continued to access the capital markets, have now addressed all of our near-term obligations and remain focused on deleveraging our balance sheet,” said Dennis D. Oklak, chairman and chief executive officer. “Our core operating portfolio has held up reasonably well during the last twelve months. We are focused on leasing our recently placed in service development projects and strategically reducing our undeveloped land inventory in light of lower anticipated development volume for the foreseeable future.”

Financial Performance

 

   

FFO for the third quarter of 2009 was a loss of $1.02 compared to income of $0.65 for the third quarter of 2008. Third quarter 2009 FFO included non-cash impairment and related charges of $297.1 million ($1.28 per share), and $13.6 million ($0.06 per share) of losses on debt transactions. Excluding the impact of these items, FFO was $0.32 for the third quarter of 2009.

 

   

Net income per diluted share (EPS) for third quarter 2009 was a loss of $1.44, as compared to earnings of $0.08 for the same quarter in 2008. The loss was primarily attributable to the impairment and other non-cash charges and losses on debt transactions recognized in the third quarter of 2009.

Capital Markets

During the third quarter 2009, the company successfully refinanced, extended and obtained new financings, including:

 

   

Completed a $500 million unsecured debt offering consisting of $250 million of 7.375% (7.50% effective interest rate) notes due 2015 and $250 million of 8.25% (8.375% effective interest rate) notes due 2019.

 

   

Repurchased $206.8 million face value of its December 2011 exchangeable notes.

 

   

Repurchased $145.1 million of unsecured bonds through a tender offer comprised of the following:


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$39.3 million of its 7.75% November 2009 senior notes;

 

   

$57.9 million of its 5.25% January 2010 senior notes; and

 

   

$47.9 million of its 6.95% March 2011 senior notes

 

   

Closed on a $114 million, 10-year, interest only secured loan bearing interest at 7.75%. The loan is secured by a portfolio of suburban office and industrial assets.

 

   

Recognized $13.6 million of losses on debt transactions, comprised of a $6.5 million commitment fee paid to terminate a previously announced $280 million secured debt transaction, and approximately $7.1 million in book losses on unsecured notes repurchased either through a cash tender offer transaction or open market purchases during the quarter.

As a result of these and previously announced capital transactions, the company has nearly $1.5 billion of available liquidity as of September 30, 2009, including $1.3 billion of availability on its credit facility and $155 million of cash. All remaining 2009 and 2010 unsecured debt maturities will be repaid with available cash.

Portfolio Performance

 

   

Overall portfolio occupancy, including projects under development, was 87.0 percent as of September 30, 2009, compared to 87.4 percent at June 30, 2009.

 

   

Stabilized, in-service properties (130 million square feet) were 87.7 percent leased at September 30, 2009, compared with 88.5 percent at June 30, 2009. This decrease is primarily attributable to the addition of 6 recently developed properties aggregating nearly 1.5 million square feet which were 55.6 percent leased at September 30, 2009. The company classifies a property as stabilized upon the earlier of its reaching 90% occupancy or one year after its in-service date. The decrease in stabilized occupancy as a result of these newly developed assets was anticipated by the company.

 

   

Tenant retention for the third quarter of 2009 was 85.0 percent with a slight decrease in net effective rents on renewals of 0.8 percent.

 

   

Same property net operating income decreased by 5.6 percent for the third quarter of 2009, compared with the three-month period ended September 30, 2008. Same property net operating income decreased by approximately 0.5 percent for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2009, compared with the 12-month period ended September 30, 2008.


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Core operations results were consistent with forecasts and in line with expectations.

Real Estate Investment Activity

Development

Wholly Owned Properties

 

   

The company’s wholly owned development pipeline at September 30, 2009, consisted mostly of projects that are in the final stages of completion. The total estimated costs of these projects upon stabilization are $223.6 million, with $71.1 million in costs remaining to be funded. The pipeline is 1.4 million square feet comprised of 9 properties and one building expansion, which are 92 percent pre-leased in the aggregate.

 

   

The company placed into service two healthcare properties totaling 250,000 square feet, which were 82% pre-leased in the aggregate, and a 146,000 square foot, 100% pre-leased suburban office building.

 

   

The company began construction of one medical office property (45,000 square feet) that is 62% pre-leased.

Joint Venture Properties

 

   

The company’s joint venture development pipeline at September 30, 2009, consists of three projects which total 1.1 million square feet and are 28 percent pre-leased. The total estimated costs of these projects upon stabilization are $337.9 million, with $95.4 million in remaining costs to be funded. Each joint venture has obtained third-party debt to finance construction of these properties. (All joint venture costs and square footage are reported at 100 percent ownership.)

Real Estate Valuation – Impairment and Other Charges

During the third quarter of 2009, the company recorded non-cash impairment and related charges of $297.1 million.

Components of these charges were as follows:

 

   

Impairment of land holdings targeted for disposition of $132.0 million;

 

   

Impairment of operating and under development properties of $70.7 million;


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Impairment of investment in 3630 Peachtree joint venture in Atlanta, Georgia of $50.7 million;

 

   

Impairment of other real estate assets of $31.4 million; and

 

   

Reserves of deferred tax assets of $12.3 million.

These charges were primarily triggered as a result of further refinements in strategy including planned reductions in undeveloped land inventory in light of lower anticipated development volume and the targeting of non-strategic property dispositions. These impairment charges rely upon many subjective assumptions, such as intended holding periods, future capitalization rates and rental rates, used in applying relevant accounting rules. These non-cash charges have no effect on liquidity, and have no significant impact on compliance with the company’s credit facility or unsecured bond covenants.

Dividends Declared

The company’s board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.17 per share, or $0.68 per share on an annualized basis. The third quarter dividend will be payable November 30, 2009, to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2009. The company’s policy is to pay aggregate annual dividends in 2009 in an amount generally equal to and not to exceed its estimated annual taxable income.

The board also declared the following dividends on the company’s outstanding preferred stock:

 

Class

  

NYSE Symbol

  

Quarterly

Amount/Share

  

Record Date

  

Payment Date

Series J

   DREPRJ    $0.414063    November 16, 2009    November 30, 2009

Series K

   DREPRK    $0.406250    November 16, 2009    November 30, 2009

Series L

   DREPRL    $0.412500    November 16, 2009    November 30, 2009

Series M

   DREPRM    $0.434375    December 17, 2009    December 31, 2009

Series N

   DREPRN    $0.453125    December 17, 2009    December 31, 2009

Series O

   DREPRO    $0.523438    December 17, 2009    December 31, 2009

Earnings Guidance

The company reaffirmed FFO guidance for 2009 in the range of $1.42 - $1.64, as adjusted for the additional shares issued in the April 2009 common stock offering. As previously discussed in the second quarter of 2009, it is anticipated that the FFO per share will be at the lower end of guidance based upon current expectations of leasing volumes and the timing of potential transactions expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2009. Guidance reflects $6.7 million ($0.035 per share) of severance costs incurred through


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September 30, 2009, and excludes the effects of impairment and other non-cash charges as well as gains or losses on debt transactions.

About Duke Realty Corporation

Duke Realty Corporation owns and operates approximately 136 million rentable square feet of industrial and office space in 20 U.S. cities. Duke Realty Corporation is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol DRE and is listed on the S&P MidCap 400 Index. More information about Duke is available at www.dukerealty.com.

Third Quarter Earnings Call and Supplemental Information

Duke is hosting a conference call tomorrow, October 29, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. EDT to discuss its third quarter operating results. All investors and other interested parties are invited to listen to the call. Access is available through the Investor Relations section of the company’s Web site.

A copy of the company’s supplemental information fact book will be available after 6:00 p.m. EDT today through the Investor Relations section of the company’s Web site.

Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, including, among others, statements regarding the company’s future financial position, projected financing sources, future transactions with joint venture partners, future dividends, and future performance, are forward-looking statements. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the company, members of its management team, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based, and generally are identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “should,” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are beyond the company’s abilities to control or predict. Such factors include, but are not limited to, (i) general adverse economic and local real estate conditions, including the current economic recession; (ii) the inability of major tenants to continue paying their rent obligations due to bankruptcy, insolvency or a general downturn in their business; (iii) financing risks, such as the inability to obtain equity, debt or other sources of financing or refinancing on favorable terms, if at all; (iv) the company’s ability to raise capital by selling its assets; (v) changes in governmental laws and regulations; (vi) the level and volatility of interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; (vii) valuation of joint venture investments, (viii) valuation of marketable securities and other investments; (ix) increases in operating costs; (x) changes in the dividend policy for the company’s common stock; (xi) the reduction in the company’s income in the event of multiple


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lease terminations by tenants; and (xii) impairment charges. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company refers you to the section entitled “Risk Factors” contained in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. Copies of each filing may be obtained from the company or the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The risks included here are not exhaustive and undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the company, its management, or persons acting on their behalf are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time unless otherwise required by law.

Contact Information:

Media:

Jim Bremner

317.808.6920

jim.bremner@dukerealty.com

Investors:

Randy Henry

317.808.6060

randy.henry@dukerealty.com


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Duke Realty Corporation

Statement of Operations

September 30, 2009

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Quarter Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Revenues:

        

Rental and related revenue

   $ 224,013      $ 215,264      $ 669,713      $ 638,512   

General contractor and service fee revenue

     100,880        93,316        335,412        271,847   
                                
     324,893        308,580        1,005,125        910,359   
                                

Expenses:

        

Rental expenses

     49,921        48,045        153,081        143,198   

Real estate taxes

     30,096        25,750        89,181        77,012   

General contractor and service operations expenses

     96,241        96,155        319,352        266,878   

Depreciation and amortization

     87,647        74,229        254,325        225,358   
                                
     263,905        244,179        815,939        712,446   
                                

Other Operating Activities

        

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated companies

     2,364        204        7,353        17,184   

Gain on sale of Build-for-Sale properties

     —          20,338        —          26,657   

Earnings from sales of land

     —          4,469        357        8,491   

Undeveloped land carrying costs

     (2,601     (1,686     (7,646     (5,746

Impairment charges

     (284,845     0        (301,794     0   

Other operating expenses

     (323     (2,474     (843     (5,273

General and administrative expense

     (11,233     (10,448     (34,713     (29,500
                                
     (296,638     10,403        (337,286     11,813   
                                

Operating income

     (235,650     74,804        (148,100     209,726   

Other Income (Expense)

        

Interest and other income (expense), net

     796        205        924        1,223   

Interest expense

     (57,719     (50,071     (161,746     (146,001

Gain (loss) on debt transactions

     (13,631     —          20,880        —     

Loss on business combinations

     —          —          (999     —     
                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

     (306,204     24,938        (289,041     64,948   

Income tax benefit (expense)

     4,326        4,239        10,220        4,915   

Valuation allowance on deferred tax asset

     (12,273     —          (12,273     —     
                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (314,151     29,177        (291,094     69,863   

Discontinued Operations:

        

Income before impairment and gain on sales

     —          466        36        3,092   

Impairment charges

     —          —          (772     —     

Gain on sale of depreciable properties

     0        1,299        5,168        11,940   
                                

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     —          1,765        4,432        15,032   

Net income (loss)

     (314,151     30,942        (286,662     84,895   

Dividends on preferred shares

     (18,363     (18,866     (55,089     (53,038

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     9,632        (586     11,583        (1,577
                                

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

     ($322,882   $ 11,490        ($330,168   $ 30,280   
                                

Basic net income (loss) per Common Share:

        

Continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

     ($1.44   $ 0.07        ($1.73   $ 0.10   

Discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders

   $ 0.00      $ 0.01      $ 0.02      $ 0.10   
                                

Total

     ($1.44   $ 0.08        ($1.71   $ 0.20   
                                

Diluted net income (loss) per Common Share:

        

Continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

     ($1.44   $ 0.07        ($1.73   $ 0.10   

Discontinued operations attributable to common shareholders

   $ 0.00      $ 0.01      $ 0.02      $ 0.10   
                                

Total

     ($1.44   $ 0.08        ($1.71   $ 0.20   
                                


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Duke Realty Corporation

Statement of Funds From Operations

September 30, 2009

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
(Unaudited)
     2009     2008
     Amount     Wtd.
Avg.
Shares
   Per
Share
    Amount     Wtd.
Avg.
Shares
   Per
Share

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shares

     ($322,882        $ 11,490        

Less: Dividends on share based awards expected to vest

     (391          (409     
                          

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Basic

     (323,273   223,952    ($ 1.44     11,081      146,966    $ 0.08

Add back:

              

Noncontrolling interest in earnings of unitholders

     —               605      7,638   

Other common stock equivalents

            232   
                              

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Diluted

     ($323,273   223,952    ($ 1.44   $ 11,686      154,836    $ 0.08
                              

Reconciliation to Funds From Operations (“FFO”)

              

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shares

     ($322,882   223,952      $ 11,490      146,966   

Adjustments:

              

Depreciation and Amortization

     87,647             75,260        

Company Share of Joint Venture Depreciation and amortization

     8,543             14,450        

Earnings from depreciable property sales-wholly owned

     —               (1,299     

Earnings from depreciable property sales-JV

     —               —          

Noncontrolling interest share of adjustments

     (2,771          (4,363     
                              

Funds From Operations - Basic

     (229,463   223,952    ($ 1.02     95,538      146,966    $ 0.65

Noncontrolling interest in earnings of unitholders

     (9,545   6,646        605      7,638   

Noncontrolling interest share of adjustments

     2,771             4,363        

Other common stock equivalents

            740   
                              

Funds From Operations - Diluted

     (236,237   230,598    ($ 1.02     100,506      155,344    $ 0.65

Add loss on debt transactions

     13,631             —          

Add impairment charges

     284,845             —          

Add valuation allowance on deferred tax asset

     12,273             —          

Other common stock equivalents

     1,073          
                              

Adjusted Funds From Operations - Diluted

   $ 74,512      231,671    $ 0.32        100,506      155,344    $ 0.65
                              
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Unaudited)
     2009     2008
     Amount     Wtd.
Avg.
Shares
   Per
Share
    Amount     Wtd.
Avg.
Shares
   Per
Share

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shares

     ($330,168        $ 30,280        

Less income allocated to participating securities

     (1,366          (1,218     
                          

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Basic

     (331,534   193,520    ($ 1.71     29,062      146,680    $ 0.20

Add back:

              

Noncontrolling interest in earnings of unitholders

     —               1,615      7,727   

Other common stock equivalents

            216   
                              

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Diluted

     ($331,534   193,520    ($ 1.71   $ 30,677      154,623    $ 0.20
                              

Reconciliation to Funds From Operations (“FFO”)

              

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shares

     ($330,168   193,520      $ 30,280      146,680   

Adjustments:

              

Depreciation and Amortization

     254,673             230,956        

Company Share of Joint Venture Depreciation and amortization

     28,013             28,769        

Earnings (loss) from depreciable property sales-wholly owned

     (5,168          (11,940     

Earnings (loss) from depreciable property sales-JV

     —               (495     

Noncontrolling interest share of adjustments

     (9,302          (12,351     
                              

Funds From Operations - Basic

     (61,952   193,520    ($ 0.32     265,219      146,680    $ 1.81

Noncontrolling interest in earnings of unitholders

     (11,410   6,711        1,615      7,727   

Noncontrolling interest share of adjustments

     9,302             12,351        

Other common stock equivalents

            698   
                              

Funds From Operations - Diluted

     (64,060   200,231    ($ 0.32     279,185      155,105    $ 1.80

Less gain on debt transactions

     (20,880          —          

Add impairment charges and net loss on business combination

     303,208             —          

Add valuation allowance on deferred tax asset

     12,273             —          

Other common stock equivalents

     883          
                              

Adjusted Funds From Operations - Diluted

   $ 230,541      201,114    $ 1.15        279,185      155,105    $ 1.80
                              


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Duke Realty Corporation

Balance Sheet

September 30, 2009

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

ASSETS:

    

Rental Property

   $ 6,432,630      $ 6,297,923   

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

     (1,274,728     (1,167,113

Construction in Progress

     144,748        159,330   

Land Held for Development

     666,175        806,379   
                

Net Real Estate Investments

     5,968,825        6,096,519   
                

Cash

     155,914        22,532   

Accounts Receivable

     23,880        28,026   

Straight-line Rents Receivable

     132,763        123,863   

Receivables on Construction Contracts

     32,446        75,100   

Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Companies

     483,882        693,503   

Deferred Financing Costs, Net

     45,997        47,907   

Deferred Leasing and Other Costs, Net

     382,784        369,224   

Escrow Deposits and Other Assets

     212,455        234,209   
                

Total Assets

   $ 7,438,946      $ 7,690,883   
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

Secured Debt

   $ 783,425      $ 507,351   

Unsecured Notes

     3,133,879        3,285,980   

Unsecured Line of Credit

     15,299        483,659   

Construction Payables and Amounts due Subcontractors

     66,790        105,227   

Accrued Real Estate Taxes

     114,529        78,483   

Accrued Interest

     40,701        56,376   

Accrued Expenses

     35,815        45,059   

Other Liabilities

     203,426        187,425   

Tenant Security Deposits and Prepaid Rents

     37,142        41,348   
                

Total Liabilities

     4,431,006        4,790,908   
                

Preferred Stock

     1,016,625        1,016,625   

Common Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital

     3,267,510        2,703,997   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

     (6,440     (8,652

Distributions in Excess of Net Income

     (1,313,103     (867,951
                

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     2,964,592        2,844,019   
                

Non-controlling Interest

     43,348        55,956   
                

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 7,438,946      $ 7,690,883