MPW.H MP Western Properties

MP Western Properties Inc. (TSX VENTURE: MPW.H), a Vancouver-based real estate company, announces the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.

The Company is reporting net income from continuing operations of $4,860,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to $1,849,000 for the same period in 2008. Cash flow from continuing operations before changes in non-cash balances for the year ended December 31, 2009 is $5,532,000 compared to $3,610,000 for the same period in 2008.

In 2009 the Company sold properties for total consideration of $37,070,000. The Company had a gain on disposition of a real estate property of $2,211,000 and gain a from disposition of real estate property from discontinued operations of $8,444,000. The Company has reflected the gain from the properties sold in which the Company has no continuing interest as income from discontinued operations. The net income from discontinued operations was $7,494,000.

The net income for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $12,354,000 compared to $2,175,000 for the same period in 2008.

Contacts: MP Western Properties Inc. Mr. Alan Firth President (604) 732-6540 MP Western Properties Inc. Mr. Bill Ramsey Chief Financial Officer (604) 732-6540 (604) 732-6550 (FAX)