Iron Mountain Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

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* Company delivers 10% OIBDA growth on a constant currency basis; results
supported by solid storage revenue internal growth and continued gross margin
gains
* 2009 guidance refined; OIBDA and cash flow outlook raised to reflect strong
year-to-date operating performance
* Strong cash flows increase liquidity; consolidated leverage ratio decreases to
3.4 times net debt to EBITDA
* Earnings are $0.21 per diluted share, $0.24 per diluted share excluding
impacts from foreign currency rate changes and other discrete tax items

BOSTON--(Business Wire)--
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in information
protection and storage services, today reported its financial results for the
third quarter ended September 30, 2009. The Company announced reported operating
income and operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) growth
of 5% and 6%, respectively, compared to the third quarter of 2008 (see Appendix
B). OIBDA growth was 10% on a constant currency basis. These results were driven
by continued focus on sustainable operating improvements and supported by
storage revenue internal growth of 7%, which more than offset forecasted
weakness in service internal revenue growth. Incorporating its solid operating
performance, the Company raised its full year OIBDA and cash flow outlook and
refined its revenue outlook to reflect year-to-date results. Backed by increased
cash flows from operations, controlled capital expenditures, and recent
financing activities, Iron Mountain ended the quarter with greater liquidity
comprised of cash and availability under its revolving credit facility of more
than $1 billion.

"Iron Mountain is a resilient, diversified business that continues to post solid
results," said Bob Brennan, President and CEO. "We have a strong foundation upon
which we are building long-term growth platforms. Our disciplined management
approach continues to drive solid profit performance through improved execution
and is serving us particularly well in this challenging economy. We are on track
to deliver solid full year results in 2009."

Iron Mountain reported total internal revenue growth of 2% in the third quarter
compared to the prior year period supported by storage revenue internal growth
of 7%. Solid storage revenue internal growth in the North American Physical and
International Physical business segments offset economic pressures on digital
revenues and activity-based service revenues related to the handling and
transportation of items in storage and secure shredding. As expected,
complementary service revenues decreased year-over-year, due primarily to lower
recycled paper prices and softness in the more discretionary revenues, such as
project revenues and fulfillment services. OIBDA of $224 million for the quarter
was supported by higher gross profit margins. Included in OIBDA for the third
quarter is a benefit of $5 million resulting from certain vehicle leases being
classified as capital leases in 2009. These leases previously met the
requirements to be considered operating leases. The year-over-year weakening of
major foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar reduced reported growth rates
by approximately 4% compared to the third quarter of 2008. See the appendices at
the end of this press release for Selected Financial Data, a discussion of
non-GAAP measures and additional information regarding the Company`s results.

Net income attributable to Iron Mountain Incorporated (see Appendix A) for the
quarter was $43 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, driven by higher operating
income and reduced other expense, net compared to the same prior year period.
The effective tax rate for the third quarter was impacted by net foreign
currency gains and the associated tax expense and several discrete tax items
that decreased earnings by $0.03 per diluted share.

Key Financial Highlights - Q3 2009

Internal revenue growth for the third quarter was 2% as storage revenue internal
growth of 7% more than offset the expected weakness in service revenue growth.
Severe economic conditions continued to impact core activity levels,
complementary services and technology sales. The year-over-year weakening of
major foreign currencies including the British pound and the Canadian dollar
against the U.S. dollar reduced the revenue growth rate by 4% compared to the
third quarter of 2008. As a result, Iron Mountain reported total consolidated
revenues of $765 million for the quarter compared to $784 million for the prior
year period.

The Company reported gross profits of $443 million with its gross profit margin
improving from 55.1% in the third quarter of 2008 to 58.0% in the third quarter
of 2009. Gross margins were supported by improved storage gross margin and
productivity gains in North America, as continued progress on transportation and
record center optimization initiatives drove higher service gross margins. Gross
margins also benefited from improved performance in the International Physical
segment and from the recharacterization of certain vehicle leases as described
above.

OIBDA for the quarter was $224 million, up 6% on a reported basis compared to
the third quarter of 2008. Excluding the impacts of the foreign currency
exchange rate changes, third quarter OIBDA grew 10% compared to the prior year
period. 2% of this growth is attributable to the recharacterization of certain
vehicle leases. Selling, general and administrative costs were flat to the prior
year period on a reported basis. Excluding the impacts of the foreign currency
exchange rate changes, these overhead costs increased 4%, as the Company
continued to make investments in growth and productivity initiatives.

Operating income for the third quarter of 2009 was $143 million, up 5% compared
to the same period in 2008. Excluding the impact of asset gains and losses,
third quarter operating income increased 4% compared to the prior year period
reflecting the flow through of OIBDA gains.

The Company`s effective tax rate before the impact of foreign currency rate
changes and other discrete items for the quarter was approximately 36% in order
to bring the year-to-date tax rate to 39%. The net tax impact of the foreign
currency rate fluctuations increased the effective tax rate by 1% and other
discrete tax items increased the effective tax rate for the quarter by an
additional 10%.

Capital expenditures incurred in the first nine months of 2009 totaled $179
million, or 8.0% of revenues, excluding $19 million for the purchase of real
estate. In the third quarter, the Company maintained tight control over capital
spending and continued to improve its capital efficiency. The Company has
lowered its 2009 capital spending outlook for total capital expenditures to be
approximately $360 million for the year.

In August 2009, the Company successfully completed the sale of $550 million in
aggregate principal amount of its 8-3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2021. The
notes were sold at 99.625% of par. The net proceeds of the sale were used to
redeem all of the remaining $448 million aggregate principal amount outstanding
of its 8-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 and to repay other
indebtedness. The redemption was completed in September 2009.

The Company`s Free Cash Flow before Acquisitions and Discretionary Investments
(FCF) for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $233 million, an
improvement of $147 million compared to the first nine months of 2008 (see
Appendix B). Higher cash flows from operating activities compared to the
comparable prior year period and controlled capital expenditures drove this
improvement. As a result of the increase in FCF in the quarter, the Company
further improved its liquidity position. As of September 30, 2009, the Company
had more than $1 billion of liquidity including cash of $449 million and
availability under its revolving credit facility of $620 million. The Company`s
consolidated leverage ratio of net debt to EBITDA (as defined by its senior
credit facility) was 3.4 times at September 30, 2009, well below the covenant
limitation of 5.5 times included in its senior credit facility. The decrease in
this ratio since the end of 2007 illustrates the Company`s ability to naturally
reduce its consolidated leverage ratio in the absence of significant acquisition
activity.

Acquisitions

The Company has not completed any acquisitions in 2009. Iron Mountain`s
acquisition strategy focuses on acquiring attractive businesses that provide a
strong platform for future growth by expanding the Company`s geographic
footprint and service offerings while enhancing its existing operations.

Financial Performance Outlook

For 2009, the Company continues to target sustainable underlying operating
performance supported by solid core revenue growth and sustained progress
strengthening returns in the North American Physical business segment. The
Company`s full year revenue guidance range is being revised to $3,000 million to
$3,020 million, reflecting year-to-date results. This outlook incorporates
expectations for full year internal revenue growth of 3%, at the low end of the
company`s previous guidance range. The Company is raising its 2009 OIBDA
guidance range primarily to reflect year-to-date performance and now expects
OIBDA (excluding asset gains and losses) in the range of $850 million to $865
million. The significant year-over-year strengthening of the U.S. dollar against
the major currencies is expected to lower 2009 full year reported results by
approximately 4% to 5%. However, the recent weakening of the U.S. dollar against
major currencies is expected to increase the Company`s fourth quarter reported
results by approximately 1%. In 2008, primarily due to a softening vehicle
resale market, certain vehicle leases that previously met the requirements to be
considered operating leases are now classified as capital leases. As a result of
the recharacterization of these leases, 2009 rent expense is expected to
decrease by approximately $20 million with an offsetting increase to
depreciation expense and interest expense. We expect this change to provide a 3%
benefit to the company`s full year OIBDA (excluding asset gains and losses)
growth rate. This guidance is based on current expectations and does not include
the potential impact of any future acquisitions (dollars in millions):

Quarter Ending Full Year Ending % Growth vs. 2008
December 31, 2009 December 31, 2009
Low High Low High FX As
Neutral Reported
Revenues $766 $786 $3,000 $3,020 ~3% ~(1)%
Operating Income 128 143 530 545
Depreciation & Amortization ~84 ~320
OIBDA (excluding asset gains and losses) 212 227 850 865 12% - 14% 7% - 9%
Capital Expenditures ~360

Iron Mountain`s conference call to discuss its third quarter 2009 financial
results and fourth quarter and full year 2009 outlook will be held today at 8:30
a.m. Eastern Time. In order to further enhance the overall quality of its
investor communications, the Company will simulcast the conference call on its
Web site at www.ironmountain.com, the content of which is not part of this
earnings release. A slide presentation providing summary financial and
statistical information that will be discussed on the conference call will also
be posted to the Web site and available for real-time viewing. The slide
presentation and replays of the conference call will be available on the Web
site for future reference.

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 America 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 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.

APPENDIX A

Selected Financial Data:

(dollars in millions, except per share data) Q3/2008 Q3/2009 Inc (Dec) YTD/2008 YTD/2009 Inc (Dec)
Revenues $ 784 $ 765 (2)% $ 2,303 $ 2,234 (3)%

Gross Profit (excluding D&A) $ 432 $ 443 3% $ 1,256 $ 1,283 2%
Gross Margin % 55.1% 58.0% 54.5% 57.4%

OIBDA (excluding asset gains and losses) $ 213 $ 225 5% $ 588 $ 638 8%
OIBDA $ 211 $ 224 6% $ 584 $ 638 9%
OIBDA Margin % 26.9% 29.3% 25.4% 28.6%

Operating Income $ 136 $ 143 5% $ 367 $ 402 10%
Interest Expense, net $ 59 $ 59 --% $ 179 $ 170 (5)%

Provision for income taxes $ 50 $ 39 (23)% $ 93 $ 84 (10)%
Effective tax rate 81.6% 47.2% 53.5% 34.8%

Net Income Attributable to Iron Mountain $ 11 $ 43 282% $ 81 $ 160 98%
EPS - Diluted $ 0.06 $ 0.21 $ 0.40 $ 0.78

Major Component of Other Income (Expense), net:

Foreign Currency Exchange Gains (Losses) $ (16) $ 1 $ (13) $ 11
Early Debt Extinguishment Charges $ -- $ (3) $ -- $ (3)

Q3/2009 YTD/2009
Components of Revenue Growth:

Storage internal growth rate 7% 7%
Core service internal growth rate 1% 4%
Core revenue internal growth rate 4% 6%
Complementary service internal growth rate (15)% (12)%
Total internal growth rate 2% 3%
Impact of acquisitions --% --%
Impact of foreign currency fluctuations (4)% (6)%
Total revenue growth (2)% (3)%
NOTE:Columns may not foot due to rounding.

The Company`s internal growth rates represent the weighted average,
year-over-year growth rates of revenues excluding the effects of foreign
currency rate fluctuations and acquisitions.

The Company`s core revenues are comprised of storage revenues plus core service
revenues. Included in core service revenues are revenues related to the handling
and transportation of items in storage and other recurring revenue streams such
as secure shredding service revenues, recurring project revenues and maintenance
fees associated with software license sales.

Included in the Company`s complementary revenues are revenues associated with
ancillary services, such as special projects, public sector projects and
fulfillment services, along with revenues from the sale of recycled paper and
other products such as cardboard boxes and software licenses.

New Presentation of Net Income and Minority Interest (millions):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2008 2009 2008 2009
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes $ 61 $ 82 $ 174 $ 242
Provision for Income Taxes 50 39 93 84
Net Income 11 43 81 158
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests -- -- -- (2 )
Net Income Attributable to Iron Mountain $ 11 $ 43 $ 81 $ 160
NOTE:Columns may not foot due to rounding.

Effective January 1, 2009, the GAAP for noncontrolling interests changed. Among
other things, it changes the way noncontrolling interests and net income are
presented on the face of the statement of operations. The table above shows the
required presentation for the three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2008 and 2009. Please refer to the Company`s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 2009 for additional information related to this
change.

APPENDIX B

Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization

Iron Mountain uses Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization
("OIBDA") as an integral part of its planning and reporting systems, to evaluate
the operating performance of the consolidated business. The Company uses
multiples of current and projected OIBDA in conjunction with its discounted cash
flow models to determine its overall enterprise valuation and to evaluate
acquisition targets. The Company believes OIBDA and OIBDA Margin provide current
and potential investors with relevant and useful information regarding its
ability to generate cash flow to support business investment and its ability to
grow revenues faster than operating expenses. OIBDA is not a measurement of
financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States, or GAAP, and should not be considered as a substitute for
operating or net income or cash flows from operating activities (as determined
in accordance with GAAP).

Following is a reconciliation of OIBDA to operating income and net income
attributable to Iron Mountain Incorporated (in millions):

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

OIBDA (excluding asset gains and losses) $ 213 $ 225 $ 588 $ 638
Less: Asset Losses, net 2 1 5 --
OIBDA $ 211 $ 224 $ 584 $ 638
Less: Depreciation and Amortization 75 81 217 236
Operating Income $ 136 $ 143 $ 367 $ 402
Less: Interest Expense, net 59 59 179 170
Other (Income) Expense, net 16 1 13 (10)
Provision for Income Taxes 50 39 93 84
Net Income 11 43 81 158
Less: Noncontrolling Interests -- -- -- (2)
Net Income Attributable to Iron Mountain Incorporated $ 11 $ 43 $ 81 $ 160

NOTE:Columns may not foot due to rounding.

Constant Currency Growth Rates

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2009 September 30, 2009
As Reported Constant As Reported Constant
Currency Currency

Revenues (2)% 2% (3)% 3%
OIBDA (excluding asset gains and losses) 5% 9% 8% 14%
OIBDA 6% 10% 9% 15%
Depreciation and Amortization 9% 13% 9% 15%
Operating Income 5% 7% 10% 15%

Iron Mountain conducts business in 39 countries on five continents. As such, a
considerable amount of its revenues and expenses are denominated in foreign
currencies. In 2008, the U.S. dollar strengthened significantly against most
major foreign currencies. As such, the Company`s international results were
reduced when translated into U.S. dollars. The table above shows the growth
rates of certain operating statement line items on an as reported basis as well
as on a constant currency basis. The constant currency growth rates are
calculated by translating the 2008 results at the 2009 average exchange rates.

Free Cash Flows before Acquisitions and Discretionary Investments, or FCF

FCF is defined as Cash Flows from Operating Activities less capital expenditures
(excluding real estate), net of proceeds from the sales of property and
equipment and other, net, and additions to customer acquisition costs. Our
management uses this measure when evaluating the operating performance and
profitability of our consolidated business. FCF is a useful measure in
determining our ability to generate cash flows in excess of our capital
expenditures (both growth and maintenance) and our customer acquisition costs.
As such, we believe this measure provides relevant and useful information to our
current and potential investors. FCF should be considered in addition to, but
not as a substitute for, other measures of financial performance reported in
accordance with GAAP, such as cash flows from operating activities (as
determined in accordance with GAAP).

Following is a reconciliation of Free Cash Flows before Acquisitions and
Discretionary Investments to Cash Flows from Operating Activities (in
millions):

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2008 2009

Free Cash Flows Before Acquisitions and Discretionary Investments $ 86 $ 233
Add: Capital Expenditures (excluding real estate), net 254 194
Additions to Customer Acquisition Costs 10 7
Cash Flows From Operating Activities $ 350 $ 434

NOTE:Columns may not foot due to rounding.

IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in Thousands except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2008 2009 2008 2009
REVENUES:
Storage $ 421,673 $ 433,066 $ 1,242,185 $ 1,258,733
Service 362,665 331,819 1,060,394 975,526

Total Revenues 784,338 764,885 2,302,579 2,234,259

OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of Sales (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization) 352,251 321,470 1,046,973 951,148
Selling, General and Administrative 218,958 218,633 667,118 644,880
Depreciation and Amortization 74,856 81,428 217,293 236,388
Loss (Gain) on Disposal / Writedown of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 1,928 705 4,634 (57)

Total Operating Expenses 647,993 622,236 1,936,018 1,832,359

OPERATING INCOME 136,345 142,649 366,561 401,900

INTEREST EXPENSE, NET 59,423 59,469 179,199 170,165
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET 15,660 1,390 13,157 (9,849)

Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 61,262 81,790 174,205 241,584

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 50,010 38,613 93,141 83,951
NET INCOME 11,252 43,177 81,064 157,633

Less: Net (Loss) Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interests (62) (9) 382 (1,990)

Net Income Attributable to Iron Mountain Incorporated $ 11,314 $ 43,186 $ 80,682 $ 159,623

EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED:
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED PER SHARE - BASIC $ 0.06 $ 0.21 $ 0.40 $ 0.79
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED PER SHARE - DILUTED $ 0.06 $ 0.21 $ 0.40 $ 0.78

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC 201,575 203,216 201,100 202,595
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED 203,518 204,893 203,325 204,135

Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization $ 211,201 $ 224,077 $ 583,854 $ 638,288

IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

December 31, September 30,
2008 2009
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 278,370 $ 449,263
Accounts Receivable (less allowances of $19,562 and $22,934, respectively) 552,830 596,427
Other Current Assets 145,192 151,977
Total Current Assets 976,392 1,197,667

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Property, Plant and Equipment at Cost 3,750,515 4,030,152
Less: Accumulated Depreciation (1,363,761) (1,562,230)
Property, Plant and Equipment, net 2,386,754 2,467,922

OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill, net 2,452,304 2,506,649
Other Non-current Assets, net 541,404 533,987
Total Other Assets 2,993,708 3,040,636

Total Assets $ 6,356,854 $ 6,706,225

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current Portion of Long-term Debt $ 35,751 $ 30,706
Other Current Liabilities 693,846 690,791
Total Current Liabilities 729,597 721,497

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT PORTION 3,207,464 3,275,935
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 613,465 658,719

TOTAL IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED STOCKHOLDERS` EQUITY 1,802,780 2,047,950
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS 3,548 2,124

TOTAL EQUITY 1,806,328 2,050,074

Total Liabilities and Equity $ 6,356,854 $ 6,706,225

Iron Mountain Incorporated
Stephen P. Golden, 617-535-4766
Vice President, Investor Relations
sgolden@ironmountain.com

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