Generates Record Revenue and Net Income;
Raises Dividend by 7.4% to $0.29 per Common Share, Representing Fourth Consecutive Increase to Quarterly Payout

Fourth Quarter and Year 2010 Highlights

• Paid a $0.27 per common share dividend on November 24, 2010 to all shareholders of record as of November 15, 2010;
• Declared a dividend increase of 7.4% to $0.29 per common share, payable on March 1, 2011 to all shareholders of record as of February 22, 2011, increasing total dividends declared since the October 2007 IPO to $3.29 per common share;
• Recorded net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders of $40.0 million, or $0.81 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter, and $120.0 million, or $2.43 per diluted common share, for the full year ended December 31, 2010;
• Recorded net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net(1) of $35.7 million, or $0.72 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter, and $123.5 million, or $2.50 per diluted common share, for the full year ended December 31, 2010, the highest in our company's history;
• Increased average fleet utilization to 98.0% for the fourth quarter from 86.4% for the fourth quarter of 2009;
• Extended the term and increased the size of the securitization facility of our principal asset-owning subsidiary, Textainer Marine Containers Limited, to a total revolving commitment of $750.0 million from $475.0 million for a two-year revolving period;
• Utilized balance sheet strength to purchase a total of 214,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units ("TEU") of new containers delivered in 2010, representing a total of $503.7 million in capital expenditures, the highest in our company's history;
• Purchased 40,000 TEU of used containers that we previously managed, resulting in a transaction that was immediately accretive to earnings; and
• Increased our owned portion of the total fleet to 51% as of December 31, 2010 from 45% as of December 31, 2009.

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Textainer Group Holdings Limited (NYSE:TGH) ("Textainer", the "Company", "we" and "our"), the world's largest lessor of intermodal containers based on fleet size, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

Total revenue for the fourth quarter 2010 was $84.0 million, which was an increase of $16.7 million, or 25%, compared to $67.3 million for the prior year quarter. For the year ended December 31, 2010, total revenue was $303.9 million, which was an increase of $64.9 million, or 27%, compared to $239.0 million for the prior year. EBITDA(1—see GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations) for the fourth quarter 2010 was $65.3 million, which was an increase of $23.6 million, or 57%, compared to $41.7 million for the prior year quarter. The increase in EBITDA(1) for the fourth quarter 2010 compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to an 11.6 percentage point improvement in utilization and a 13.4% increase in the Company's owned fleet size. EBITDA(1) for the year ended December 31, 2010 was $219.0 million, which was an increase of $50.3 million, or 30%, compared to $168.7 million for the prior year. The increase in EBITDA(1) for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to the prior year was primarily due to a 16.6% increase in the Company's owned fleet size, an 8.2 percentage point improvement in utilization and a $15.3 million increase in gains on sales of containers, net, partially offset by a gain of $19.4 million in the prior year due to the early extinguishment of debt in 2009.

Net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net(1) for the fourth quarter 2010 was $35.7 million, which was an increase of $13.6 million, or 61%, compared to $22.1 million for the prior year quarter. Net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net(1) for the fourth quarter 2010 was positively affected by the improvement in utilization and the increase in the Company's owned fleet size. Net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net(1) for the fourth quarter 2010 was $0.72 per share, which was an increase of $0.26 per share, or 57%, compared to $0.46 per share for the prior year quarter.

Net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net(1) for the year ended December 31, 2010 was $123.5 million, which was an increase of $41.9 million, or 51%, compared to $81.6 million for the prior year. The increase in net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net(1) was primarily due to the increase in the Company's owned fleet size, the improvement in utilization and the increase in gains on sales of containers, net, partially offset by the gain due to the early extinguishment of debt in 2009. Net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net(1) for the year ended December 31, 2010 was $2.50 per share, which was an increase of $0.81 per share, or 48%, compared to $1.69 per share for the prior year.

Net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders for the fourth quarter 2010 was $40.0 million, which was an increase of $14.7 million, or 58%, compared to $25.3 million for the prior year quarter. The increase in net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders was primarily due to the improvement in utilization and the increase in the Company's owned fleet size. Net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2010 was $120.0 million, which was an increase of $29.3 million, or 32%, compared to $90.8 million for the prior year. The increase in net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders was primarily due to the increase in the Company's owned fleet size, the improvement in utilization and the increase in gains on sales of containers, net, partially offset by the gain due to the early extinguishment of debt in 2009 and $4.0 million of unrealized losses on interest rate swaps, net in the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to $11.1 million of unrealized gains on interest rate swaps, net in the prior year.

Net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share for the fourth quarter 2010 was $0.81, which was an increase of $0.29 per share, or 56%, from the $0.52 per share for the prior year quarter. Net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2010 was $2.43, which was an increase of $0.55 per share, or 29%, from the $1.88 per share for the prior year.

John A. Maccarone, President and Chief Executive Officer of Textainer, commented, "Our record financial results for 2010 demonstrate management's continued successful execution of its growth strategy and further strengthens the Company's industry leading position. During 2010, we significantly expanded our fleet with the acquisition of 214,000 TEU of new containers, which contributed to a 27.2% increase in total revenue and a 32.2% increase in net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders compared to the prior year. Our results also benefited from a worldwide shortage of containers, which resulted in historically high utilization rates throughout the year. With 1,683,779 TEU, or 72.8%, of our fleet supported by long-term leases, we expect to be able to provide our shareholders with a sizeable contracted revenue stream. We also intend to utilize our considerable financial flexibility, including nearly $1 billion in total credit facilities with current liquidity of over $292 million, to capitalize on future growth opportunities that further expand our earnings power."

Mr. Maccarone concluded, "As a result of our record results, balance sheet strength and the favorable market trends in the container leasing industry, Textainer's Board declared a dividend increase for the fourth consecutive quarter. The $0.29 per share dividend for the three months ended December 31, 2010 represents a 7.4% increase from our previous quarterly payout and a 26.1% increase from the fourth quarter of 2009. In continuing our record of providing shareholders with sizeable and increasing cash distributions, we have now raised our quarterly payout a total of seven times since going public in October 2007 for a cumulative dividend of $3.29 per common share."

Outlook

Industry

We expect new container production to be approximately 3.5 million TEU in 2011, compared to approximately 2.4 million TEU in 2010, due to stronger replacement demand, vessel capacity growth of approximately 6.8% and cargo volume growth of approximately 9.7%. In 2010, the container leasing industry purchased about two-thirds of all new container production as shipping lines were capital constrained. We expect the leasing sector to be major purchasers and suppliers of new containers again in 2011 as shipping lines continue to rely on leasing companies, such as Textainer, to meet their requirements for new containers. As a result of these positive trends, we expect utilization to remain in the high 90% range and the resale market for used containers to remain strong during 2011.

Strategic Focus

Our record year of new container purchases in 2010 consisted of 214,000 TEU at a cost of $503.7 million. Consistent with our strategy to increase the percentage of our owned fleet, approximately 90% of the new containers delivered in 2010 are owned by Textainer. Additionally, we purchased containers totaling 40,000 TEU that we had previously managed. Currently, our owned containers comprise 50.9% of Textainer's total fleet as compared to 45.4% as of December 31, 2009. We generally earn significantly more income per TEU from containers that we own than from containers that we manage.

With the extension of the term of the securitization facility of Textainer Marine Containers Limited by two years and the increase in its size to a total revolving commitment of $750.0 million from $475.0 million in the second quarter of 2010, combined with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 1.3:1, we are in a strong position to continue to execute our growth strategy. We expect our capital expenditures for new container purchases in 2011 to be considerably higher than in 2010 as we seek to take full advantage of attractive market opportunities. We will also continue to pursue accretive acquisitions.

Dividend

On February 8, 2011, Textainer's board of directors approved and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share on Textainer's issued and outstanding common shares, payable on March 1, 2011 to shareholders of record as of February 22, 2011. This dividend is an increase of $0.02 per share from the prior quarter and will be the fourteenth consecutive quarterly dividend since Textainer's October 2007 initial public offering. Combined, these dividends have averaged 46% of net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net(1) during this period. The current dividend represents 40% of net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net(1) for the fourth quarter and the last four quarterly dividends declared represent 41% of net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net(1) for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Investors' Webcast

Textainer will hold a conference call and a Webcast with an accompanying slide presentation at 11:00 am EST on Thursday, February 10, 2011 to discuss Textainer's 2010 fourth quarter and full year results. An archive of the Webcast will be available one hour after the live call through February 10, 2012. For callers in the U.S. the dial-in number for the conference call is 877-303-9078; for callers outside the U.S. the dial-in number for the conference call is 970-315-0455. To access the live Webcast or archive, please visit Textainer's website at http://www.textainer.com.

About Textainer Group Holdings Limited

Textainer has operated since 1979 and is the world's largest lessor of intermodal containers based on fleet size. We have a total of 1.5 million containers, representing about 2.3 million TEU, in our owned and managed fleet. We lease containers to more than 400 shipping lines and other lessees. We lease dry freight containers, which are by far the most common of the three principal types of intermodal containers, as well as specialized and refrigerated containers. We have also been one of the largest purchasers of new containers among container lessors over the last 10 years. We are one of the largest sellers of used containers, having sold more than 77,000 containers last year to more than 1,100 customers. We provide our services worldwide via a network of regional and area offices and independent depots.

Important Cautionary Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements that are not statements of historical facts and include, without limitation, statements regarding (i) Textainer's expectation to be able to provide its shareholders with a sizeable contracted revenue stream; (ii) Textainer's intention to utilize its considerable financial flexibility, including nearly $1 billion in total credit facilities with current liquidity of over $292 million, to capitalize on future growth opportunities that further expand its earnings power; (iii) Textainer's expectation that new container production will be approximately 3.5 million TEU in 2011, compared to approximately 2.4 million TEU in 2010, due to stronger replacement demand, vessel capacity growth of approximately 6.8% and cargo volume growth of approximately 9.7%; (iv) Textainer's expectation that the leasing sector will be major purchasers and suppliers of new containers again in 2011 as shipping lines continue to rely on leasing companies, such as Textainer, to meet their requirements for new containers; (v) Textainer's expectation that utilization will remain in the 90% range and the resale market for used containers will remain strong during 2011; (vi) Textainer's belief that, with the extension of the securitization facility of Textainer Marine Containers Limited by two years and the increase in its size to a total revolving commitment of $750.0 million from $475.0 million in the second quarter of 2010, combined with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 1.3:1, it is still in a strong position to continue to execute its growth strategy; (vii) Textainer's expectation that its capital expenditures for new container purchases in 2011 will be considerably higher than in 2010; and (viii) Textainer's belief that it will seek to take full advantage of attractive market opportunities and continue to pursue accretive acquisitions in 2011. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risk that there could be a double-dip global recession that may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, including the risk that a double-dip global recession may delay or prevent Textainer's customers from making payments; the risk that gains and losses associated with the disposition of equipment may fluctuate; Textainer's ability to finance the continued purchase of containers; the demand for leased containers depends on many political and economic factors beyond Textainer's control; lease and freight rates may decline; the demand for leased containers is partially tied to international trade; Textainer faces extensive competition in the container leasing industry; the international nature of the container shipping industry exposes Textainer to numerous risks; acquisitions involve a number of risks and present financial, managerial and operational challenges; and other risks and uncertainties, including those set forth in Textainer's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For a discussion of some of these risks and uncertainties, see Item 3 "Key Information-- Risk Factors" in Textainer's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2010.

Textainer's views, estimates, plans and outlook as described within this document may change subsequent to the release of this press release. Textainer is under no obligation to modify or update any or all of the statements it has made herein despite any subsequent changes Textainer may make in its views, estimates, plans or outlook for the future.

TEXTAINER GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures
Three Months and Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)
(All currency expressed in United States dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(1) The following is a reconciliation of net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders to EBITDA and net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps and a reconciliation of net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share to net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net for the three months and years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 and a reconciliation of cash flows provided by operating activities to EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. EBITDA (defined as net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders before interest income and interest expense, realized and unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps and caps, net, income tax expense, net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest, depreciation and amortization expense and the related impact on net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest), net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net (defined as net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders before unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net and the related impact on net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest) and net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net (defined as net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share before unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net and the related impact on income tax expense and net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest) are not financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, income from operations or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. EBITDA, net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net and net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net are presented solely as supplemental disclosures. Management believes that EBITDA may be a useful performance measure that is widely used within our industry and net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net may be a useful performance measure because Textainer intends to hold its interest rate swaps until maturity and over the life of an interest rate swap held to maturity the unrealized (gains) losses will net to zero. EBITDA is not calculated in the same manner by all companies and, accordingly, may not be an appropriate measure for comparison. Management also believes that net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net and net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net are useful in evaluating our operating performance because unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net is a noncash, non-operating item. We believe EBITDA, net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net and net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net provides useful information on our earnings from ongoing operations. We believe that EBITDA provides useful information on our ability to service our long-term debt and other fixed obligations and on our ability to fund our expected growth with internally generated funds. EBITDA, net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net and net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider either of them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results or cash flows as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

• They do not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
• They do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
• EBITDA does not reflect interest expense or cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our debt;
• Although depreciation is a noncash charge, the assets being depreciated may be replaced in the future, and neither EBITDA, net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net or net income attributable to Textainer Group Holdings Limited common shareholders per diluted common share excluding unrealized (gains) losses on interest rate swaps, net reflects any cash requirements for such replacements;
• They are not adjusted for all noncash income or expense items that are reflected in our statements of cash flows; and
• Other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.

Textainer Group Holdings Limited
Mr. Tom Gallo, 415-658-8227
Investor Relations Director
ir@textainer.com

Source: Textainer Group Holdings Limited

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