Melcor Developments Ltd. (TSX:MRD), an Alberta-based real estate development
company, today reported record results for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Melcor earned net income of $105.02 million or $3.49 per share (basic), an
increase of 29% from 2011. Revenue was $274.93 million, an increase of 25% from
2011. Total assets grew 19% to 1.45 billion with fair value gains of $59.10
million or $1.96 per share (basic) compared fair value gains of $41.70 million
or $1.39 per share (basic) in 2011. 


Record fourth quarter results contributed to Melcor's strong performance for the
full year. Fourth quarter net income was $55.47 million or $1.84 per share
(basic) on revenue of $141.96 million compared to net income of $51.82 million
or $1.73 per share (basic) on revenue of $129.43 million in the fourth quarter
of 2011.


Funds from operations (FFO) was $2.22 per share in 2012, an increase of $0.42
per share or 23% from 2011. FFO per share adjusts for all non-cash items
included in income such as fair value adjustments on investment properties and
stock based compensation expense. 


Brian Baker, Melcor's President and Chief Operating Officer commented on the
year: "Top and bottom line growth in 2012 was a result of the coordinated
efforts and diligence of all operating divisions. Our company is comprised of
the most talented and hardest working team in the industry: a reality that is
reflected in our record results for 2012. As we enter our 90th year, we are
eager to compete and win in each of our divisions. With a solid base of assets
and a strong financial position, managed by effective leaders and dedicated
employees, we are well positioned for continued growth and success."


2012 Highlights



--  Melcor achieved several records in 2012: 
    
    --  Record consolidated revenues of $274.93 million 
        
    --  Record basic earnings per share of $3.49 
        
    --  Fair value gains of $59.10 million or $1.96 per share 
        
    --  Total assets of $1.45 billion (up 19%) 
        
--  Revenues were higher across all divisions in 2012 as a result of
    increased activity and growth. 
    
    --  The Community Development division had a record year, starting four
        new residential communities and continuing to build out existing
        developments. They also acquired strategic land parcels to maintain
        inventory levels and support future growth. 
        
    --  The Property Development division completed 11 buildings totalling
        125,000 square feet. These projects have been leased predominantly
        to well-recognized national and multinational tenants. In addition,
        the Property Development division broke ground on three new large-
        scale projects that will provide the division with a sustained
        activity pipeline. The division was also successful in advancing
        several future projects through the land use and development
        approvals process. 
        
    --  Leasing activity in the Investment Properties division was strong
        with portfolio-wide occupancy rates rising to 89%. The division
        continues its capital expenditure strategies to enhance the
        efficiency and market desirability of existing assets through on-
        going improvements. 
        
    --  The Recreational Properties division increased both revenue and
        earnings in 2012 through effective and efficient operations
        management and an increased emphasis on its food and beverage
        operation. The number of rounds played at its four championship golf
        courses also increased by 3.4%. 
        
--  Melcor paid an annual dividend of $0.45 per share to shareholders. The
    company has been paying dividends since 1969. 
    
--  Subsequent to the end of the year, Melcor announced that it had
    initiated a strategic process to advance its business interests through
    the potential creation of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). 



Investing in the Future

The company continues to invest in land inventory, develop commercial properties
and improve and lease its portfolio of income-producing properties.




--  The Community Development division added several parcels of raw land for
    future development including: 
    
    --  a 50% interest in 166 acres of land in St. Albert in the first
        quarter; and 
        
    --  233 acres of land in the third quarter, strategically located near
        existing land holdings in St. Albert and Red Deer. 
        
--  The Property Development division had projects totaling over $62 million
    under development in 2012, compared to projects under development of $28
    million in 2011. The division completed development of 125,000 sq. ft.
    (11 buildings) in 2012 compared to 69,500 sq. ft. (9 buildings) in the
    same period last year. 
    
--  The Investment Property division acquired a multi-tenant industrial
    warehouse in Lethbridge in the second quarter and took over management
    of approximately 70,000 square feet (including four free-standing bank
    buildings) transferred from the Property Development division. 



Building Capacity



--  Brian Baker was appointed to the position of President and Chief
    Operating Officer on June 1, 2012. Mr. Baker was previously Executive
    Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.  
    
--  The company expanded its production capacity in 2012 by expanding its
    team via the addition of 18 new staff in 2012. This resulted in an
    increase in overall headcount by 21%. This positions the company to
    execute on its growth strategies.



Outlook

The majority of Melcor's business operations and assets remain focused on
Alberta. Alberta economic fundamentals remain strong, with low unemployment
rates, net in-migration, higher than the national average weekly earnings,
strong capital investment, stabilizing inflation and relative stability in the
price of oil. These fundamentals create a favorable environment for both
residential and commercial property development. 


The company continues its focus on US expansion by increasing its stable of
residential rental properties, serviced lot inventory and raw development land.
These assets now comprise approximately 8.5% of the company's total assets.
Management believes that the economic indicators in its US regions provide a
strong outlook for overall business success for the foreseeable future. The US
continues its gradual economic recovery with clear signs of strengthening in the
housing market and capitalization rate compression in the residential rental
asset class. 


With Melcor's inventory of raw and developed land, financial resources and
strong management group, the company is well positioned to take advantage of
market opportunities.


Annual Results 

Complete financial statements, notes to the financial statements and
management's discussion and analysis will be filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) on
March 6, 2013 and is available at www.melcor.ca. Melcor's information circular
and other material will be mailed on or about March 30, 2012.


Annual General Meeting 

We invite shareholders to join us at Melcor's annual meeting on April 25, 2013
at 11:00 am MDT. The meeting will be held at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald,
Wedgewood Room, 10065 - 100 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta


About Melcor Developments Ltd. 

Melcor is a diversified real estate development and management company with a
rich heritage of integrity and innovation in real estate since 1923. 


Through four integrated operating divisions, Melcor manages the full life cycle
of real estate development: from acquiring raw land, to community planning, to
construction and development, to owning and managing leasable office, retail and
residential sites. Melcor develops and manages mixed-use residential
communities, business and industrial parks, office buildings, retail commercial
centres and golf courses. 


Melcor's headquarters are located in Edmonton, Alberta, with regional offices
throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Company developments span western
Canada and the US. Melcor has been a public company since 1968 and trades on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:MRD).


Forward Looking Statements

In order to provide our investors with an understanding of our current results
and future prospects, our public communications often include written or verbal
forward-looking statements. 


Forward-looking statements are disclosures regarding possible events,
conditions, or results of operations that are based on assumptions about future
economic conditions, courses of action and include future-oriented financial
information. 


This news release and other materials filed with the Canadian securities
regulators contain statements that are forward-looking. These statements
represent Melcor's intentions, plans, expectations, and beliefs and are based on
our experience and our assessment of historical and future trends, and the
application of key assumptions relating to future events and circumstances.
Future-looking statements may involve, but are not limited to, comments with
respect to our strategic initiatives for 2013 and beyond, future development
plans and objectives, targets, expectations of the real estate, financing and
economic environments, our financial condition or the results of or outlook of
our operations. 


By their nature, forward-looking statements require assumptions and involve
risks and uncertainties related to the business and general economic
environment, many beyond our control. There is significant risk that the
predictions, forecasts, valuations, conclusions or projections we make will not
prove to be accurate and that our actual results will be materially different
from targets, expectations, estimates or intentions expressed in forward-looking
statements. We caution readers of this document not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Assumptions about the performance of the Canadian
and US economies and how this performance will affect Melcor's business are
material factors we consider in determining our forward-looking statements. For
additional information regarding material risks and assumptions, please see the
discussion under Business Environment and Risk in our annual MD&A. 


Readers should carefully consider these factors, as well as other uncertainties
and potential events, and the inherent uncertainty of forward-looking
statements. Except as may be required by law, we do not undertake to update any
forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, made by the company or on
its behalf.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Melcor Developments Ltd.
Business Contact
Brian Baker
President & COO
780-423-6931


Melcor Developments Ltd.
Investor Relations
Jonathan Chia, CA
CFO
780-423-6931
www.melcor.ca
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