Meruelo Maddux Schedules Teleconference and Webcast for First Quarter 2008 Results

LOS ANGELES, May. 08 /PRNewswire/ --

LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meruelo Maddux Properties, Inc. today announced plans to host a conference call on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT) to discuss 2008 first quarter results. The Company will release financial results for the quarter, including supplemental financial information, after the market closes on May 13, 2008.

Interested participants and investors may access the conference call by dialing 800-240-4186 (domestic) or 303-262-2050 (international). There will also be a live webcast of the call on the Investor Relations section of MerueloMaddux's web site at http://www.meruelomaddux.com under Investor Relations: Webcasts and Presentations. Web participants are encouraged to go to the web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

MerueloMaddux's management will be present to discuss the company's financial results, business highlights and will be available to answer questions. After the live webcast, a replay will remain available in the Investor Relations section of MerueloMaddux's web site for twelve months. A replay of the teleconference will be available at 800-405-2236 (domestic) or 303-590-3000 (international) through May 21, 2008; the conference ID is 11114220.

About MerueloMaddux Properties

MerueloMaddux Properties is a self-managed, full-service real estate company that develops, redevelops and owns commercial and residential properties in downtown Los Angeles and other densely populated urban areas in California that are undergoing demographic or economic changes. MerueloMaddux Properties is committed to socially responsible investment. Through its predecessor business, MerueloMaddux Properties has been investing in urban real estate since 1972.

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