KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Entertainment Properties Trust (NYSE: EPR) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the real estate and improvements associated with fifteen theatres for a purchase price of approximately $121 million. The portfolio is geographically diverse and is located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa. The fifteen theatres have a total of 231 screens, including 59 digital screens (24 of which are 3D), along with 3 IMAX installations. The portfolio of 1.25 million building square feet is situated on approximately 300 acres and consists of 52,731 seats.

Additionally, the Company announced that it has entered into a master lease agreement with an affiliate of Rave Cinemas, LLC for all of the properties. The master lease provides for a term of twenty years with four five-year renewal options, and is structured as triple-net, with the tenant being responsible for all costs associated with the property.

This transaction is being funded from the proceeds of the Company's 6,325,000 common share offering in November 2009, which raised approximately $191 million.

David Brain, President and CEO, commented on the acquisition, "This transaction fulfills the primary indicated use of proceeds outlined at the time of our November equity offering. Completing this transaction fortifies both our expected results for next year and our long-term position in an industry that continues to demonstrate excellent performance."

About Entertainment Properties Trust

Entertainment Properties Trust (NYSE: EPR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that develops, owns, leases, and finances properties for consumer-preferred, high-quality businesses. EPR's investments are guided by a focus on inflection opportunities that are associated with or support enduring uses, excellent executions, attractive economics, and an advantageous market position. The Company's total assets exceed $2.5 billion and include megaplex movie theatres and entertainment retail centers, as well as other destination recreational and specialty investments. Further information is available at www.eprkc.com or from Jon Weis at 888-EPR-REIT or info@eprkc.com.

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