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Company reinforces that it is on track to deliver solid 2009 results;
targets improved revenue growth and solid OIBDA gains in 2010
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Full year 2009 guidance reiterated
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Preview of 2010 financial performance provided; Company targeting
continued OIBDA gains ahead of revenue growth
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CEO Brennan describes Company’s targeted growth strategy; says Company
uniquely positioned to capitalize on large and expanding market
opportunities; highlights how disciplined execution of growth strategy
is driving strong financial performance
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2009--
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in information
protection and storage services, hosted the Company’s 12th
Annual Investor Day today in New York City. This annual gathering of
Company management, investors and Wall Street analysts features
management presentations covering a variety of important topics related
to the Company's strategy, execution and financial performance. The
Company described the large and expanding market opportunities in the
information protection and storage services industry and reviewed their
operating and financial strategies aimed at capitalizing on these
opportunities. The Company reinforced its strong long-term financial
outlook and also provided guidance on full year 2009 and 2010 financial
performance.
The Company is reiterating its guidance for the full year ending
December 31, 2009. This guidance is based on current expectations and
does not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions.
For the full year ending December 31, 2009, the Company expects the
following (dollars in millions):
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Full Year Ending December 31, 2009
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% Growth vs. 2008
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Low
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High
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FX Neutral
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As Reported
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Revenues
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$2,980
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$3,040
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3% - 5%
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(3)% - 0%
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Operating Income
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510
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540
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Depreciation & Amortization
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~320
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OIBDA
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830
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860
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10% - 14%
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5% - 9%
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Capital Expenditures
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~380
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Within the framework of its long-term financial strategy, Iron Mountain
issued its preliminary outlook for its 2010 financial performance. The
Company is targeting solid revenue growth and continued strong OIBDA
performance, building on strong 2009 results. Iron Mountain is
maintaining an outlook for moderated revenue growth given current
economic conditions. For its full year 2010, the Company currently
expects the following:
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Full Year Ending December 31, 2010
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% Growth vs. 2009 Midpoint
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Low
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High
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FX Neutral
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As Reported
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Revenues
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$3,150
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$3,210
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3% - 6%
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4% - 7%
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Operating Income
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565
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610
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Depreciation & Amortization
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~330
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OIBDA
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895
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940
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5% - 10%
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6% - 11%
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Capital Expenditures
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~380
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The preliminary guidance does not include any projected impact from
future acquisitions and any potential expenses associated with future
acquisitions that would need to be reported under SFAS 141R.
In order to further enhance the overall quality of its investor
communications, the Company will make an audiocast of its Investor Day
presentation available on its website (www.ironmountain.com).
Please check the website for details regarding the timing of the posting
of the audiocast. The slides that will be presented at the conference
will also be posted to the website and available for viewing after 9:00
A.M. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
About Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM) helps organizations around the
world reduce the costs and risks associated with information protection
and storage. The Company offers comprehensive records management and
data protection solutions, along with the expertise and experience to
address complex information challenges such as rising storage costs,
litigation, regulatory compliance and disaster recovery. Founded in
1951, Iron Mountain is a trusted partner to more than 140,000 corporate
clients throughout North America, Europe, Latin American and Asia
Pacific. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.ironmountain.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and
federal securities laws, and is subject to the safe-harbor created by
such Act. Forward-looking statements include our 2009 and 2010 financial
performance outlook and statements regarding our goals, beliefs, future
growth strategies, investments, objectives, plans and current
expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be
materially different from those contemplated in the forward-looking
statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) the cost
to comply with current and future legislation, regulations and customer
demands relating to privacy issues; (ii) the impact of litigation that
may arise in connection with incidents in which we fail to protect the
Company’s customers’ information; (iii) changes in the price for
the Company’s services relative to the cost of providing such services;
(iv) changes in customer preferences and demand for the Company’s
services; (v) in the various digital businesses in which the
Company is engaged, the cost of capital and technical requirements,
demand for the Company’s services or competition for customers; (vi) the
Company’s ability or inability to complete acquisitions on satisfactory
terms and to integrate acquired companies efficiently; (vii) the cost or
potential liabilities associated with real estate necessary for the
Company’s business; (viii) the performance of business partners upon
whom the Company depends for technical assistance or management and
acquisition expertise outside the United States; (ix) changes in the
political and economic environments in the countries in which the
Company’s international subsidiaries operate; (x) claims that the
Company’s technology violates the intellectual property rights of a
third party; (xi) other trends in competitive or economic conditions
affecting Iron Mountain’s financial condition or results of operations
not presently contemplated; and (xii) other risks described more fully
in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K under “Item 1A. Risk
Factors” filed on May 8, 2009. Except as required by law, Iron Mountain
undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revision
to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events
or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
Source: Iron Mountain Incorporated
Iron Mountain Incorporated
Stephen P. Golden, 617-535-4799
Vice
President, Investor Relations
sgolden@ironmountain.com
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