REIT Files $500M Shelf Registration

BioMed Realty Trust Inc., a real estate investment trust based in San Diego, has filed a $500 million shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.The registration statement, which has not yet become effective, will permit the company to offer and sell up to $500 million of its debt securities, common and preferred stock, warrants, and other securities. BioMed specializes in acquiring, developing, and managing laboratory and office space in the life science industry. It can be found online at http://www.biomedrealty.com.