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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
________________
Form 10-K
 
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012
OR
[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                to
Commission file number 1-10093
 
RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland
13-6908486
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or Organization)
 
   
31500 Northwestern Highway
48334
Farmington Hills, Michigan
(Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 248-350-9900

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
 
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New York Stock Exchange
$0.01 Par Value Per Share
   

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The aggregate market value of the common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (June 30, 2012) was $567,519,272.
 
Number of common shares outstanding as of February 15, 2013: 51,078,800
 
DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
 Portions of the registrant’s proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held June 4, 2013 are in incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
 
 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

 
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PART II
 
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PART III
 
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PART IV
 
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Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  These forward-looking statements represent our expectations, plans or beliefs concerning future events and may be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “predict” or similar terms.  Although the forward-looking statements made in this document are based on our good-faith beliefs, reasonable assumptions and our best judgment based upon current information, certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including: our success or failure in implementing our business strategy; economic conditions generally and in the commercial real estate and finance markets specifically; the cost and availability of capital, which depends in part on our asset quality and our relationships with lenders and other capital providers; our business prospects and outlook; changes in governmental regulations, tax rates and similar matters; our continuing to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”); and other factors discussed elsewhere in this document and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

PART I

Item 1. Business

The terms “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” refer to Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P., and/or its subsidiaries, as the context may require.

General

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust is a fully integrated, self-administered, publicly-traded equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”).  Our primary business is the ownership and management of shopping centers located in targeted metropolitan markets predominantly in the Eastern and Midwestern United States.  Our property portfolio consists of 52 wholly owned shopping centers and one office building comprising approximately 10.0 million square feet.  In addition, we are co-investor in and manager of two significant joint ventures that own portfolios of shopping centers.  We own 30% of Ramco/Lion Venture L.P., an entity that owns 15 shopping centers comprising approximately 3.0 million square feet.  We own 20% of Ramco 450 Venture LLC, an entity that owns eight shopping centers comprising approximately 1.7 million square feet.  We also have ownership interests in three smaller joint ventures that each own a shopping center.  Our joint ventures are reported using equity method accounting.  We earn fees from the joint ventures for managing, leasing, and redeveloping the shopping centers they own.  We also own various parcels of land held for development or for sale, the majority of which are adjacent to certain of our existing developed properties.

Our predecessor, RPS Realty Trust, a Massachusetts business trust, was formed on June 21, 1988 to be a diversified growth-oriented REIT.  In May 1996, RPS Realty Trust acquired the Ramco-Gershenson interests through a reverse merger, including substantially all of the shopping centers and retail properties as well as the management company and business operations of Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. and certain of our affiliates. The resulting trust changed its name to Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and Ramco-Gershenson, Inc.’s officers assumed management responsibility. The trust also changed its operations from a mortgage REIT to an equity REIT and contributed certain mortgage loans and real estate properties to Atlantic Realty Trust, an independent, newly formed liquidating REIT.  On October 2, 1997, with approval from our shareholders, we changed our state of organization by terminating the Massachusetts trust and merging into a newly formed Maryland REIT.

We conduct substantially all of our business through our operating partnership, Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), a Delaware limited partnership.  The Operating Partnership, either directly or indirectly through partnerships or limited liability companies, holds fee title to all owned properties.  As general partner of the Operating Partnership, we have the exclusive power to manage and conduct the business of the Operating Partnership.  As of December 31, 2012, we owned approximately 95.4% of the interests in the Operating Partnership.  The limited partners are reflected as noncontrolling interests in our financial statements and are generally individuals or entities that contributed interests in certain assets or entities to the Operating Partnership in exchange for units of limited partnership interest (“OP Units”).  OP units are generally exchangeable, at the holder’s option, for our common shares on a 1:1 basis or for cash.  The form of payment is at our election.
 
 
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We operate in a manner intended to qualify as a REIT pursuant to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).  Certain of our operations, including property and asset management, as well as ownership of certain land parcels, are conducted through taxable REIT subsidiaries, (“TRSs”), which are subject to federal and state income taxes.

Business Objectives, Strategies and Significant Transactions

Our business objective is to own and manage high quality shopping centers that generate cash flow for distribution to our shareholders and that have the potential for capital appreciation.  To achieve this objective, we seek to acquire, develop, or redevelop shopping centers that meet our investment criteria.  We also seek to recycle capital through the sale of land or shopping centers that we deem to be fully valued or that no longer meet our investment criteria.  We use debt to finance our activities and focus on managing the amount, structure, and terms of our debt to limit the risks inherent in debt financing.  From time to time, we enter into joint venture arrangements where we believe we can benefit by owning a partial interest in shopping centers and by earning fees for managing the centers for our partners.

We invest in primarily large, multi-anchor shopping centers that include national chain store tenants and market dominant supermarket tenants selling products that satisfy everyday needs.  National chain anchor tenants in our centers include, among others, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Bed Bath and Beyond, Home Depot and Kohl’s.  Supermarket anchor tenants in our centers include, among others, Publix Super Market, Whole Foods, Supervalu and Kroger.  Our shopping centers are primarily located in metropolitan markets predominantly in the Eastern and Midwestern regions of the United States, such as Detroit, Fort Lauderdale-Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Tampa, Atlanta, Chicago and St. Louis.

We also own parcels of developable land.  Approximately 25% of our developable land by net book value is available for sale to end users such as retailers that prefer to own their sites or to developers who seek to develop non-retail uses.  The remaining 75% of our land is held for development.  The timing of future development will depend on our ability to obtain approvals, pre-lease our proposed projects, and identify a source of construction financing.  At December 31, 2012 we had one development project under construction with a cost to date of $14.0 and expected remaining costs of $5.6 million.

Operating Strategies and Significant Transactions

Our operating objective is to maximize the risk-adjusted return on invested capital at our shopping centers.  We seek to do so by increasing the property operating income of our centers, controlling our capital expenditures, and monitoring our tenants’ credit risk.  Our operating strategies include:

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Leasing our shopping centers to increase occupancy, maximize rental income, and attract more creditworthy and productive retail tenants;
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Managing and maintaining our centers to appeal to retail tenants and shoppers while ensuring we garner appropriate value for our operating expenses and capital expenditures;
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Redeveloping our centers to increase leasable area, reconfigure space for creditworthy tenants, and create outparcels; and
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Generating temporary and ancillary income from non-rental agreements to use our parking lots, signage, rooftops, and other portions of our real estate.

During 2012, for the combined portfolio, including wholly-owned and joint venture properties we:

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Executed 138 new leases comprised of approximately 0.7 million square feet at an average base rent of $14.55 per square foot;
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Executed 192 renewal leases comprised of approximately 1.1 million square feet at an average base rent of $11.96 per square foot;
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Reduced the number of vacant anchor spaces (spaces > 19,000 square feet) from eight to five; and
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Reduced the number of anchor tenants that were lease obligated but not in occupancy from six to two.

Also, during 2012, we continued our strategy of redeveloping centers on a selective basis.  In particular, we completed one joint venture redevelopment project and have substantially completed a second  joint venture redevelopment project for which our proportionate share of costs for both projects is $1.8 million.  We expect to identify new redevelopment projects periodically that are driven by market demand and generate suitable returns on our investment.

 
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Investing Strategies and Significant Transactions

Our investing objective is to generate an attractive risk-adjusted return on capital invested in acquisitions and developments.  In addition, we seek to sell land or shopping centers that we deem to be fully valued or that no longer meet our investment criteria.  We underwrite acquisitions based upon current cash flow, projections of future cash flow, and scenario analyses that take into account the risks and opportunities of ownership.  We underwrite development of new shopping centers on the same basis, but also take into account the unique risks of entitling land, constructing buildings, and leasing newly built space.  Our investing strategies include:
 
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Acquiring shopping centers that are located in targeted metropolitan markets, anchored by stable and productive supermarkets, discounters, or national chain stores, surrounded by trade areas with appealing demographic characteristics, sited with suitable visibility and access, and featuring opportunities to add value through intensive leasing, management, and/or redevelopment;
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Developing our land held for development into income-producing investment property, subject to market demand, availability of capital and adequate returns on our incremental capital;
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Selling non-core shopping centers and redeploying the proceeds into investments that meet our investment criteria; and
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Selling land parcels and using the proceeds to pay down debt or reinvest in our business.

During 2012, we entered Boulder, Colorado, a new market for us, through the acquisition of two high-quality grocery-anchored shopping centers located in high-income trade areas.  We also expanded our holdings in the St. Louis, Missouri market.  The following describes the $150.0 million in wholly-owned acquisition activity for 2012:

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Spring Meadows Place II, a 49,644 square foot shopping center adjacent to our Spring Meadows Place, located in Holland, Ohio for $2.4 million;
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The Shoppes at Fox River Phase II, a 47,058 square foot shopping center adjacent to our Shoppes at Fox River shopping center, as well as 12.25 acres of land located in Waukesha, Wisconsin for $10.4 million;
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Southfield Expansion, a 19,410 square foot shopping center adjacent to our Southfield Plaza, located in Southfield, Michigan for $0.9 million;
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The Shoppes of Lakeland, a 183,842 square foot shopping center located in Lakeland, Florida for $28.0 million;
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Harvest Junction North and Harvest Junction South, a combined 336,345 square feet, as well as 14 acres of land all located in Longmont (metropolitan Boulder), Colorado.  The total acquisition cost was $71.7 million;
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Central Plaza, a 166,431 square foot multi-anchored shopping center in Ballwin (St. Louis), Missouri for $21.6 million; and
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Nagawaukee Shopping Center, an 113,617 square foot shopping center in Delafield (greater Milwaukee), Wisconsin for $15.0 million.

In addition, we sold four wholly-owned income-producing properties and one outparcel for net proceeds to us of $10.3 million.  Specifically, we sold:

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Shopping centers in Osprey and Sarasota, Florida for $5.6 million resulting in a $0.1 million gain and generating $5.4 million in net cash proceeds;
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A shopping center located in Flint, Michigan for $1.8 million resulting in a $0.1 million gain and generating approximately $1.3 million in net cash proceeds;
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A freestanding single tenant building located in Toledo, Ohio for $1.7 million resulting in a $0.1 million gain and generating approximately $1.6  million in net cash proceeds; and
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One land outparcel located in Roswell, Georgia generating net sales proceeds of $2.0 million and a net gain of $0.1 million.

Financing Strategies and Significant Transactions

Our financing objective is to maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet in order to ensure access to capital at a competitive cost.  In general, we seek to increase our financial flexibility by increasing our pool of unencumbered properties and borrowing on an unsecured basis.  In keeping with our objective, we routinely benchmark our balance sheet on a variety of measures to our peers in the shopping center sector and to REITs in general.  Our financing strategies include:
 
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Capitalizing our business with a modest leverage;
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Using primarily fixed-rate debt, staggering our debt maturities, monitoring our liquidity and near-term capital requirements, and managing the average term of our debt;
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Maintaining a line of credit to fund operating and investing needs on a short-term basis;
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Monitoring compliance with debt covenants and maintaining a regular dialogue with our lenders; and
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Financing our investment activities with various forms and sources of capital to reduce reliance on any one source of capital.

 
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During 2012, we continued to strengthen our capital structure by completing an underwritten public offering of newly issued common shares and refinancing and expanding our existing credit facility.

Specifically, we completed the following transactions:

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Issued 6.325 million shares of common shares of beneficial interest at $12.10 per share.  Our total net proceeds, after deducting expenses, were approximately $73.2 million;
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Issued 3.1 million shares of common stock through controlled equity offerings for net proceeds of $38.1 million;
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Closed a $360 million unsecured credit facility which amends and restates our prior $250 million facility.  The amended facility is comprised of a $240 million revolving line of credit and a $120 million term loan;
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Repaid two wholly owned property mortgages secured by our Coral Creek and The Crossroads shopping centers totaling $19.6 million; and
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Conveyed title to our 77.9% owned Kentwood Towne Centre located in Kentwood, Michigan to the lender in exchange for release from an $8.5 million non-recourse mortgage obligation.

As of December 31, 2012, our unencumbered assets had a book value of approximately $751.1 million and we had net debt to total market capitalization of 40.7% as compared to $610.0 million and 51.0%, respectively, as of December 31, 2011.  At December 31, 2012 and 2011 we had $198.8 million and $144.1 million, respectively, available to draw under our unsecured bank line of credit.

Competition

See page 6 of Item 1A. “Risk Factors” for a description of competitive conditions in our business.

Environmental Matters

See page 10 of Item 1A. “Risk Factors” for a description of environmental risks for our business.

Employment

As of December 31, 2012, we had 109 full-time employees. None of our employees are represented by a collective bargaining unit. We believe that our relations with our employees are good.

Available Information

All reports we electronically file with, or furnish to, the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to such reports, are available, free of charge, on our website at www.rgpt.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such reports with, or furnish those reports to, the SEC.  Our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Board of Trustees’ committee charters also are available on our website.

Shareholders may request free copies of these documents from:

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust
Attention:  Investor Relations
31500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 300
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

 
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Item 1A.  Risk Factors

You should carefully consider each of the risks and uncertainties described below and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as any amendments or updates reflected in subsequent filings with the SEC.  We believe these risks and uncertainties, individually or in the aggregate, could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results and could materially and adversely affect our business operations, results of operations and financial condition.  Further, additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our results and business operations.

Operating Risks

National economic conditions and retail sales trends may adversely affect the performance of our properties.

Demand to lease space in our shopping centers generally fluctuates with the overall economy.  Economic downturns often result in a lower rate of retail sales growth, or even declines in retail sales.  In response, retailers that lease space in shopping centers typically reduce their demand for retail space during such downturns.  As a result, economic downturns and unfavorable retail sales trends may diminish the income, cash flow, and value of our properties.  Although the U.S. economy is no longer in recession, the rate of recovery has been slow.

Our concentration of properties in Michigan and Florida makes us more susceptible to adverse market conditions in these states.

Our performance depends on the economic conditions in the markets in which we operate.  In 2012, our wholly-owned and pro rata share of joint venture properties located in Michigan and Florida accounted for 40%, and 22%, respectively, of our annualized base rent. To the extent that market conditions in these or other states in which we operate deteriorate, the performance or value of our properties may be adversely affected.

Changes in the supply and demand for the type of space we lease to our tenants could affect the income, cash flow, and value of our properties.

Our shopping centers generally compete for tenants with similar properties located in the same neighborhood, community, or region.  Although we believe we own high quality centers, competing centers may be newer, better located, or have a better tenant mix.  In addition, new centers or retail stores may be developed, increasing the supply of retail space competing with our centers or taking retail sales from our tenants.  Our properties also compete with alternate forms of retailing, including on-line shopping, home shopping networks, and mail order catalogs.  Alternate forms of retailing may reduce the demand for space in our shopping centers.

As a result, we may not be able to renew leases or attract replacement tenants as leases expire.  When we do renew tenants or attract replacement tenants, the terms of renewals or new leases may be less favorable to us than current lease terms.  In order to lease our vacancies, we often incur costs to reconfigure or modernize our properties to suit the needs of a particular tenant.  Under competitive circumstances, such costs may exceed our budgets.   If we are unable to lease vacant space promptly, if the rental rates upon a renewal or new lease are lower than expected, or if the costs incurred to lease space exceed our expectations, then the income and cash flow of our properties will decrease.

Our reliance on key tenants for significant portions of our revenues exposes us to increased risk of tenant bankruptcies that could adversely affect our income and cash flow.

As of December 31, 2012, we received 38.8% of our combined annualized base rents from our top 25 tenants, including our top two tenants:  TJ Maxx/Marshalls (4.6%) and Bed Bath & Beyond (2.3%).  No other tenant represented more than 2.0% of our total annualized base rent.  The credit risk posed by our major tenants varies.

If any of our major tenants experiences financial difficulties or files bankruptcy, our operating results could be adversely affected.  Bankruptcy filings by our tenants or lease guarantors generally delay our efforts to collect pre-bankruptcy receivables and could ultimately preclude full collection of these sums.  If a tenant rejects a lease, we would have only a general unsecured claim for damages, which may be collectible only to the extent that funds are available and only in the same percentage as is paid to all other holders of unsecured claims.  In 2012, no major tenant of ours filed for bankruptcy protection.
 
 
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Our properties generally rely on anchor tenants to attract customers.  The loss of anchor tenants may adversely impact the performance of our properties.

If any of our anchor tenants becomes insolvent, suffers a downturn in business, abandons occupancy, or decides not to renew its lease, such event may adversely impact the performance of the affected center.  An abandonment or lease termination by an anchor tenant may give other tenants in the same shopping center the right to terminate their leases or pay less rent pursuant to the terms of their leases.  Our leases with anchor tenants may, in certain circumstances, permit them to transfer their leases to other retailers.  The transfer to a new anchor tenant could result in lower customer traffic to the center, which could affect our other tenants.  In addition, a transfer of a lease to a new anchor tenant could give other tenants the right to make reduced rental payments or to terminate their leases.

We may be restricted from leasing vacant space based on existing exclusivity lease provisions with some of our tenants.

In a number of cases, our leases give a tenant the exclusive right to sell clearly identified types of merchandise or provide specific types of services at a particular shopping center.  In other cases, leases with a tenant may limit the ability of other tenants to sell similar merchandise or provide similar services to that tenant. When leasing a vacant space, these restrictions may limit the number and types of prospective tenants suitable for that space.  If we are unable to lease space on satisfactory terms, our operating results would be adversely impacted.

Increases in operating expenses could adversely affect our operating results.

Our operating expenses include, among other items, property taxes, insurance, utilities, repairs, and the maintenance of the common areas of our shopping centers.  We may experience increases in our operating expenses, some or all of which may be out of our control.  Most of our leases require that tenants pay for a share of property taxes, insurance and common area maintenance costs.  However, if any property is not fully occupied or if recovery income from tenants is not sufficient to cover operating expenses, then we could be required to expend our own funds for operating expenses.  In addition, we may be unable to renew leases or negotiate new leases with terms requiring our tenants to pay all the property tax, insurance, and common area maintenance costs that tenants currently pay, which could adversely affect our operating results.

If we suffer losses that are uninsured or in excess of our insurance coverage limits, we could lose invested capital and anticipated profits.

Catastrophic losses, such as losses resulting from wars, acts of terrorism, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes or other natural disasters, pollution or environmental matters, generally are either uninsurable or not economically insurable, or may be subject to insurance coverage limitations, such as large deductibles or co-payments. Although we currently maintain “all risk” replacement cost insurance for our buildings, rents and personal property, commercial general liability insurance, and pollution and environmental liability insurance, our insurance coverage may be inadequate if any of the events described above occurs to, or causes the destruction of, one or more of our properties. Under that scenario, we could lose both our invested capital and anticipated profits from that property.

Our real estate assets may be subject to additional impairment provisions based on market and economic conditions.
 
On a periodic basis, we assess whether there are any indicators that the value of our real estate properties and other investments may be impaired. Under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) a property’s value is impaired only if the estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property. In our estimate of cash flows, we consider factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, the effects of demand, competition and other factors. We are required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the value of our real estate properties and other investments.

No assurance can be given that we will be able to recover the current carrying amount of all of our properties and those of our unconsolidated joint ventures.  There can be no assurance that we will not take charges in the future related to the impairment of our assets. Any future impairment could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the period in which the charge is taken.  We recorded impairment provisions of $4.7 million and $37.4 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to our real estate properties and other investments.  Refer to Note 6 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding impairment provisions.
 
 
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We do not control all decisions related to the activities of joint ventures in which we are invested, and we may have conflicts of interest with our joint venture partners.

As of December 31, 2012, we had interests in five unconsolidated joint ventures that collectively own 26 shopping centers.  Although we manage the properties owned by these joint ventures, we do not control the decisions for the joint ventures.  Accordingly, we may not be able to resolve in our favor any issues which arise, or we may have to provide financial or other inducements to our joint venture partners to obtain such favorable resolution.

Various restrictive provisions and rights govern sales or transfers of interests in our joint ventures.  We may be required to make decisions as to the purchase or sale of interests in our joint ventures at a time that is disadvantageous to us.  In addition, a bankruptcy filing of one of our joint venture partners could adversely affect us because we may make commitments that rely on our partners to fund capital from time to time.  The profitability of shopping centers held in a joint venture could also be adversely affected by the bankruptcy of one of our joint venture partners if, because of certain provisions of the bankruptcy laws, we were unable to make important decisions in a timely fashion or became subject to additional liabilities.

We may invest in additional joint ventures, the terms of which may differ from our existing joint ventures.  In general, we would expect to share the rights and obligations to make major decisions regarding the venture with our partners, which would expose us to the risks identified above.

Our equity investment in each of our unconsolidated joint ventures is subject to impairment testing in the event of certain triggering events, such a change in market conditions or events at properties held by those joint ventures.  If the fair value of our equity investment is less than our net book value on an other than temporary basis, impairment is required under generally accepted accounting principles.  We recorded impairment provisions of $0.4 million and $9.6 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to our equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures. Refer to Note 6 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

Market and economic conditions may impact our partners’ ability to perform in accordance with our real estate joint venture and partnership agreements resulting in a change in control.

Changes in control of our investments could result from events such as amendments to our real estate joint venture and partnership agreements, changes in debt guarantees or changes in ownership due to required capital contributions.  Any changes in control will result in the revaluation of our investments to fair value, which could lead to impairment.  We are unable to predict whether, or to what extent, a change in control may result or the impact of adverse market and economic conditions may have to our partners.

Our redevelopment projects may not yield anticipated returns, which would adversely affect our operating results.

Our redevelopment activities generally call for a capital commitment and project scope greater than that required to lease vacant space.  To the extent a significant amount of construction is required, we are susceptible to risks such as permitting, cost overruns and timing delays as a result of the lack of availability of materials and labor, the failure of tenants to commit or fulfill their commitments, weather conditions, and other factors outside of our control.  Any substantial unanticipated delays or expenses could adversely affect the investment returns from these redevelopment projects and adversely impact our operating results.

Investing Risks

We face competition for the acquisition and development of real estate properties, which may impede our ability to grow our operations or may increase the cost of these activities.

We compete with many other entities for the acquisition of shopping centers and land suitable for new developments, including other REITs, private institutional investors and other owner-operators of shopping centers.  In particular, larger REITs may enjoy competitive advantages that result from, among other things, a lower cost of capital.  These competitors may increase the market prices we would have to pay in order to acquire properties.  If we are unable to acquire properties that meet our criteria at prices we deem reasonable, our ability to grow may be adversely affected.
 
 
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Commercial real estate investments are relatively illiquid, which could hamper our ability to dispose of properties that no longer meet our investment criteria or respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties.

Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid, our ability to promptly sell one or more properties in our portfolio in response to changing economic, financial and investment conditions is limited.  The real estate market is affected by many factors, such as general economic conditions, supply and demand, availability of financing, interest rates and other factors that are beyond our control.  We cannot be certain that we will be able to sell any property for the price and other terms we seek, or that any price or other terms offered by a prospective purchaser would be acceptable to us.  We also cannot estimate with certainty the length of time needed to find a willing purchaser and to complete the sale of a property.  We may be required to expend funds to correct defects or to make improvements before a property can be sold.  Factors that impede our ability to dispose of properties could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.

We are seeking to develop new properties, an activity that has inherent risks including cost overruns related to entitling land, improving the site, constructing buildings, and leasing new space.

We are seeking to develop and construct retail properties at several land parcels we own.  Our development and construction activities are subject to the following risks:

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The pre-construction phase for a development project typically extends over several years, and the time to obtain anchor commitments, zoning and regulatory approvals, and financing can vary significantly from project to project;
·  
We may not be able to obtain the necessary zoning or other governmental approvals for a project, or we may determine that the expected return on a project is not sufficient.  If we abandon our development activities with respect to a particular project, we may incur an impairment loss on our investment;
·  
Construction and other project costs may exceed our original estimates because of increases in material and labor costs, delays and costs to obtain anchor and other tenant commitments;
·  
We may not be able to obtain financing for construction;
·  
Occupancy rates and rents at a completed project may not meet our projections; and
·  
The time frame required for development, construction and lease-up of these properties means that we may have to wait years for a significant cash return.

If any of these events occur, our development activities may have an adverse effect on our results of operations, including additional impairment provisions. We recorded impairment provisions of $1.4 million and $11.5 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to developable land.  For a detailed discussion of development projects, refer to Notes 3 and 6 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Financing Risks

We have no corporate debt limitations.

Our management and Board of Trustees (“Board”) have discretion to increase the amount of our outstanding debt at any time.  Subject to existing financial covenants, we could become more highly leveraged, resulting in an increase in debt service costs that could adversely affect our cash flow and the amount available for distribution to our shareholders.  If we increase our debt, we may also increase the risk of default on our debt.

Our debt must be refinanced upon maturity, which makes us reliant on the capital markets on an ongoing basis.

We are not structured in a manner to generate and retain sufficient cash flow from operations to repay our debt at maturity.  Instead, we expect to refinance our debt by raising equity, debt, or other capital prior to the time that it matures.  As of December 31, 2012, we had $547.3 million of outstanding indebtedness, including $6.0 million of capital lease obligations.  Of this, $13.0 million matures in 2013.  In addition, our joint ventures had $360.3 million of outstanding indebtedness, of which our share is $90.3 million. $214.7 million of joint venture debt matures in 2013, of which our share is $52.4 million.  The availability and price of capital can vary significantly.  If we seek to refinance maturing debt when capital market conditions are restrictive, we may find capital scarce, costly, or unavailable.  Refinancing debt at a higher cost would affect our operating results and cash available for distribution.  The failure to refinance our debt at maturity would result in default and the exercise by our lenders of the remedies available to them, including foreclosure and, in the case of recourse debt, liability for unpaid amounts.
 
 
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Increases in interest rates may affect the cost of our variable-rate borrowings, our ability to refinance maturing debt, and the cost of any such refinancings.

As of December 31, 2012, we had four interest rate swap agreements in effect for an aggregate notional amount of $135.0 million converting our floating rate corporate debt to fixed rate debt.  After accounting for these interest rate swap agreements, we had $85.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding.  Increases in interest rates on our existing indebtedness would increase our interest expense, which could adversely affect our cash flow and our ability to distribute cash to our shareholders.  For example, if market rates of interest on our variable rate debt outstanding as of December 31, 2012 increased by 1.0%, the increase in interest expense on our existing variable rate debt would decrease future earnings and cash flows by approximately $0.9 million annually.  Interest rate increases could also constrain our ability to refinance maturing debt because lenders may reduce their advance rates in order to maintain debt service coverage ratios.

Our mortgage debt exposes us to the risk of loss of property, which could adversely affect our financial condition.

As of December 31, 2012, we had $293.2 million of mortgage debt encumbering our properties.  A default on any of our mortgage debt may result in foreclosure actions by lenders and ultimately our loss of the mortgaged property.  We have entered into mortgage loans which are secured by multiple properties and contain cross-collateralization and cross-default provisions.  Cross-collateralization provisions allow a lender to foreclose on multiple properties in the event that we default under the loan.  Cross-default provisions allow a lender to foreclose on the related property in the event a default is declared under another loan.  For federal income tax purposes, a foreclosure of any of our properties would be treated as a sale of the property for a purchase price equal to the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage.  If the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage exceeds our tax basis in the property, we would recognize taxable income on foreclosure but would not receive any cash proceeds.

For instance, in June 2012 we conveyed title to our 77.9% owned center in Kentwood, Michigan in exchange for release from an $8.5 million non-recourse mortgage obligation.  The transaction resulted in a non-cash gain on debt extinguishment of approximately $0.3 million.

Financial covenants may restrict our operating, investing, or financing activities, which may adversely impact our financial condition and operating results.

The financial covenants contained in our mortgages and debt agreements reduce our flexibility in conducting our operations and create a risk of default on our debt if we cannot continue to satisfy them.  The mortgages on our properties contain customary negative covenants such as those that limit our ability, without the prior consent of the lender, to further mortgage the applicable property or to discontinue insurance coverage.  In addition, if we breach covenants in our debt agreements, the lender can declare a default and require us to repay the debt immediately and, if the debt is secured, can ultimately take possession of the property securing the loan.

Our outstanding line of credit contains customary restrictions, requirements and other limitations on our ability to incur indebtedness, including limitations on the maximum ratio of total liabilities to assets, the minimum fixed charge coverage, and the minimum tangible net worth ratio.  Our ability to borrow under our line of credit is subject to compliance with these financial and other covenants.  We rely on our ability to borrow under our line of credit to finance acquisition, development, and redevelopment activities and for working capital.  If we are unable to borrow under our line of credit, our financial condition and results of operations would likely be adversely impacted.

Because we must distribute a substantial portion of our income annually in order to maintain our REIT status, we may not retain sufficient cash from operations to fund our investing needs.

As a REIT, we are subject to annual distribution requirements under the Code.  In general, we must distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income annually, excluding net capital gains, to our shareholders to maintain our REIT status.  We intend to make distributions to our shareholders to comply with the requirements of the Code.
 
Differences in timing between the recognition of taxable income and the actual receipt of cash could require us to sell assets or borrow funds on a short-term or long-term basis to meet the 90% distribution requirement.  In addition, the distribution requirement reduces the amount of cash we retain for use in funding our capital requirements and our growth.  As a result, we have historically funded our acquisition, development and redevelopment activities by any of the following:  selling assets that no longer meet our investment criteria; selling common shares and preferred shares; borrowing from financial institutions; and entering into joint venture transactions with third parties.  Our failure to obtain funds from these sources could limit our ability to grow, which could have a material adverse effect on the value of our securities.
 
 
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There may be future dilution of our common shares

Our Declaration of Trust authorizes our Board to, among other things, issue additional common or preferred shares, or securities convertible or exchangeable into equity securities, without shareholder approval.  We may issue such additional equity or convertible securities to raise additional capital.  The issuance of any additional common or preferred shares or convertible securities could be dilutive to holders of our common shares.  Moreover, to the extent that we issue restricted shares, options or warrants to purchase our common shares in the future and those options or warrants are exercised or the restricted shares vest, our shareholders may experience further dilution.  Holders of our common shares have no preemptive rights that entitle them to purchase a pro rata share of any offering of shares of any class or series and, therefore, such sales or offerings could result in increased dilution to our shareholders.

We may issue debt and equity securities or securities convertible into equity securities, any of which may be senior to our common shares as to distributions and in liquidation, which could negatively affect the value of our common shares.

During 2012 we completed an underwritten public offering of 6.3 million common shares and issued 3.1 million common shares through controlled equity offerings.  In addition, there are 330,349 shares of unvested restricted common shares and options to purchase 227,743 common shares outstanding at December 31, 2012.

Corporate Risks

The price of our common shares may fluctuate significantly.

The market price of our common shares fluctuates based upon numerous factors, many of which are outside of our control.  A decline in our share price, whether related to our operating results or not, may constrain our ability to raise equity in pursuit of our business objectives.  In addition, a decline in price may affect the perceptions of lenders, tenants, or others with whom we transact.  Such parties may withdraw from doing business with us as a result.  An inability to raise capital at a suitable cost or at any cost, or to do business with certain tenants or other parties, could affect our operations and financial condition.

Our failure to qualify as a REIT would result in higher taxes and reduced cash available for distribution to our shareholders.

We intend to operate in a manner so as to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.  Our continued qualification as a REIT will depend on our satisfaction of certain asset, income, investment, organizational, distribution, shareholder ownership and other requirements on a continuing basis.  Our ability to satisfy the asset requirements depends upon our analysis of the fair market values of our assets, some of which are not susceptible to a precise determination, and for which we will not obtain independent appraisals.  In addition, our compliance with the REIT income and asset requirements depends upon our ability to manage successfully the composition of our income and assets on an ongoing basis.  Moreover, the proper classification of an instrument as debt or equity for federal income tax purposes may be uncertain in some circumstances, which could affect the application of the REIT qualification requirements.  Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) will not contend that our interests in subsidiaries or other issuers constitute a violation of the REIT requirements.  Moreover, future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause us to fail to qualify as a REIT.

If we were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we would be subject to federal income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, on our taxable income at regular corporate rates, and distributions to shareholders would not be deductible by us in computing our taxable income.  Any such corporate tax liability could be substantial and would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to our shareholders, which in turn could have an adverse impact on the value of, and trading prices for, our common shares.  Unless entitled to relief under certain Code provisions, we also would be disqualified from taxation as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which we ceased to qualify as a REIT.

Even if we qualify as a REIT, we may be subject to various federal income and excise taxes, as well as state and local taxes.

Even if we qualify as a REIT, we may be subject to federal income and excise taxes in various situations, such as if we fail to distribute all of our REIT taxable income. We also will be required to pay a 100% tax on non-arm’s length transactions between us and our TRS and on any net income from sales of property that the IRS successfully asserts was property held for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business. Additionally, we may be subject to state or local taxation in various state or local jurisdictions, including those in which we transact business.  The state and local tax laws may not conform to the federal income tax treatment.  Any taxes imposed on us would reduce our operating cash flow and net income.
 
 
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The rules dealing with federal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the IRS and the United States Treasury Department.  Changes to tax laws, which may have retroactive application, could adversely affect our shareholders or us.  We cannot predict how changes in tax laws might affect our shareholders or us.

We are party to litigation in the ordinary course of business, and an unfavorable court ruling could have a negative effect on us.

We are the defendant in a number of claims brought by various parties against us.  Although we intend to exercise due care and consideration in all aspects of our business, it is possible additional claims could be made against us.  We maintain insurance coverage including general liability coverage to help protect us in the event a claim is awarded; however, some claims may be uninsured.  In the event that claims against us are successful and uninsured or underinsured, or we elect to settle claims that we determine are in our interest to settle, our operating results and cash flow could be adversely impacted.  In addition, an increase in claims and/or payments could result in higher insurance premiums, which could also adversely affect our operating results and cash flow.

We are subject to various environmental laws and regulations which govern our operations and which may result in potential liability.

Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances disposed, stored, released, generated, manufactured or discharged from, on, at, onto, under or in such property. Environmental laws often impose such liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence or release of such hazardous or toxic substance. The presence of such substances, or the failure to properly remediate such substances when present, released or discharged, may adversely affect the owner’s ability to sell or rent such property or to borrow using such property as collateral. The cost of any required remediation and the liability of the owner or operator therefore as to any property is generally not limited under such environmental laws and could exceed the value of the property and/or the aggregate assets of the owner or operator. Persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances may also be liable for the cost of removal or remediation of such substances at a disposal or treatment facility, whether or not such facility is owned or operated by such persons. In addition to any action required by federal, state or local authorities, the presence or release of hazardous or toxic substances on or from any property could result in private plaintiffs bringing claims for personal injury or other causes of action.

In connection with ownership (direct or indirect), operation, management and development of real properties, we have the potential to be liable for remediation, releases or injury. In addition, environmental laws impose on owners or operators the requirement of ongoing compliance with rules and regulations regarding business-related activities that may affect the environment. Such activities include, for example, the ownership or use of transformers or underground tanks, the treatment or discharge of waste waters or other materials, the removal or abatement of asbestos-containing materials (“ACMs”) or lead-containing paint during renovations or otherwise, or notification to various parties concerning the potential presence of regulated matters, including ACMs. Failure to comply with such requirements could result in difficulty in the lease or sale of any affected property and/or the imposition of monetary penalties, fines or other sanctions in addition to the costs required to attain compliance.  Several of our properties have or may contain ACMs or underground storage tanks; however, we are not aware of any potential environmental liability which could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. No assurance can be given that future laws, ordinances or regulations will not impose any material environmental requirement or liability, or that a material adverse environmental condition does not otherwise exist.

Restrictions on the ownership of our common shares are in place to preserve our REIT status.

Our Declaration of Trust restricts ownership by any one shareholder to no more than 9.8% of our outstanding common shares, subject to certain exceptions granted by our Board.  The ownership limit is intended to ensure that we maintain our REIT status given that the Code imposes certain limitations on the ownership of the stock of a REIT.  Not more than 50% in value of our outstanding shares of beneficial interest may be owned, directly or indirectly by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the Code) during the last half of any taxable year.  If an individual or entity were found to own constructively more than 9.8% in value of our outstanding shares, then any excess shares would be transferred by operation of our Declaration of Trust to a charitable trust, which would sell such shares for the benefit of the shareholder in accordance with procedures specified in our Declaration of Trust.

The ownership limit may discourage a change in control, may discourage tender offers for our common shares, and may limit the opportunities for our shareholders to receive a premium for their shares.  Upon due consideration, our Board previously has granted a limited exception to this restriction for certain shareholders who requested an increase in their ownership limit.  However, the Board has no obligation to grant such limited exceptions in the future.
 
 
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Certain anti-takeover provisions of our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws may inhibit a change of our control.

Certain provisions contained in our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws and the Maryland General Corporation Law, as applicable to Maryland REITs, may discourage a third party from making a tender offer or acquisition proposal to us. These provisions and actions may delay, deter or prevent a change in control or the removal of existing management. These provisions and actions also may delay or prevent the shareholders from receiving a premium for their common shares of beneficial interest over then-prevailing market prices.

These provisions and actions include:

•  
the REIT ownership limit described above;

•  
authorization of the issuance of our preferred shares of beneficial interest with powers, preferences or rights to be determined by our Board;

•  
special meetings of our shareholders may be called only by the chairman of our Board, the president, one-third of the Trustees, or the secretary upon the written request of the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting;

•  
a two-thirds shareholder vote is required to approve some amendments to our Declaration of Trust;

•  
our Bylaws contain advance-notice requirements for proposals to be presented at shareholder meetings; and

•  
our Board, without the approval of our shareholders, may from time to time (i) amend our Declaration of Trust to increase or decrease the aggregate number of shares of beneficial interest, or the number of shares of beneficial interest of any class, that we have authority to issue, and (ii) reclassify any unissued shares of beneficial interest into one or more classes or series of shares of beneficial interest.

In addition, the Trust, by Board action, may elect to be subject to certain provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law that inhibit takeovers such as the provision that permits the Board by way of resolution to classify itself, notwithstanding any provision our Declaration of Trust or Bylaws.

Certain officers and trustees may have potential conflicts of interests with respect to properties contributed to the Operating Partnership in exchange for OP Units.

Certain of our officers and members of our Board of Trustees own OP Units obtained in exchange for contributions of their partnership interests in properties to the Operating Partnership.  By virtue of this exchange, these individuals may have been able to defer some, if not all, of the income tax liability they could have incurred if they sold the properties for cash.  As a result, these individuals may have potential conflicts of interest with respect to these properties, such as sales or refinancings that might result in federal income tax consequences.

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.
 
 
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Item 2.  Properties
 
As of December 31, 2012, we owned and managed a portfolio of 78 shopping centers and one office building with approximately 15.0 million square feet of gross leasable area.  Our wholly-owned properties consist of 52 shopping centers and one office building comprising approximately 10.0 million square feet.
 
                         
Property Name
 
Ownership
 %
 
Year Built /
Acquired /
Redeveloped
Total
GLA
%
Leased
   
Average base
rent per
leased SF
 
Anchor Tenants (1)
                         
CORE PORTFOLIO
                       
                         
COLORADO [2]
                       
Harvest Junction North
  100 %  
2006/2012/NA
159,385 96.6 %   $ 15.58  
Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Staples
Harvest Junction South
  100 %  
2006/2012/NA
176,960 96.6 %     14.57  
Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshalls, Michaels, Ross Dress for Less, (Lowe's)
  Total / Average
          336,345 96.6 %   $ 15.05    
                           
FLORIDA [20]
                         
Cocoa Commons
  30 %  
2001/2007/2008
90,116 79.9 %   $ 11.84  
Publix
Coral Creek Shops
  100 %  
1992/2002/NA
109,312 97.0 %     16.82  
Publix
Cypress Point
  30 %  
1983/2007/NA
167,280 93.3 %     11.60  
Burlington Coat Factory, The Fresh Market
Kissimmee West
  7 %  
2005/2005/NA
115,586 92.7 %     11.64  
Jo-Ann, Marshalls, (Super Target)
Marketplace of Delray
  30 %  
1981/2005/2010
238,901 90.1 %     12.23  
Office Depot, Ross Dress for Less, Winn-Dixie
Martin Square
  30 %  
1981/2005/NA
331,105 91.5 %     6.35  
Home Depot, Sears (2), Staples
Mission Bay Plaza
  30 %  
1989/2004/NA
263,721 95.1 %     21.63  
The Fresh Market, Golfsmith, LA Fitness Sports Club, OfficeMax, Toys "R" Us
Naples Towne Centre
  100 %  
1982/1996/2003
134,707 88.8 %     5.85  
Beall's, Save-A-Lot, (Goodwill)
River City Marketplace
  100 %  
2005/2005/NA
551,428 98.8 %     16.44  
Ashley Furniture HomeStore, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Gander Mountain, Michaels, OfficeMax, PetSmart, Ross Dress for Less, Wallace Theaters, (Lowe's), (Wal-Mart Supercenter)
River Crossing Centre
  100 %  
1998/2003/NA
62,038 97.7 %     12.28  
Publix
Rivertowne Square
  100 %  
1980/1998/2010
146,843 90.4 %     8.00  
Beall's Outlet, Winn-Dixie
Shoppes of Lakeland
  100 %  
1985/1996/NA
183,842 97.3 %     12.14  
Ashley Furniture, Michaels, Staples, T.J. Maxx (3), (Target)
The Crossroads
  100 %  
1988/2002/NA
120,092 92.5 %     14.13  
Publix
The Plaza at Delray
  20 %  
1979/2004/NA
326,824 97.9 %     16.12  
Marshalls, Michaels, Publix, Regal Cinemas, Ross Dress for Less, Staples
Treasure Coast Commons
  30 %  
1996/2004/NA
92,979 100.0 %     12.26  
Barnes & Noble, OfficeMax, Sports Authority
Village Lakes Shopping Center
  100 %  
1987/1997/NA
186,313 63.6 %     8.87  
Beall's Outlet, Ross Dress for Less (3)
Village of Oriole Plaza
  30 %  
1986/2005/NA
155,770 96.2 %     13.13  
Publix
Village Plaza
  30 %  
1989/2004/NA
146,755 70.0 %     12.98  
Big Lots
Vista Plaza
  30 %  
1998/2004/NA
109,761 99.0 %     13.33  
Bed Bath & Beyond, Michaels, Total Wine & More
West Broward Shopping Center
  30 %  
1965/2005/NA
152,973 97.6 %     10.71  
Badcock, DD's Discounts, Save-A-Lot, US Postal Service
  Total / Average
          3,686,346 92.2 %   $ 13.09    
                           
GEORGIA [7]
                         
Centre at Woodstock
  100 %  
1997/2004/NA
86,748 84.5 %   $ 11.40  
Publix
Conyers Crossing
  100 %  
1978/1998/NA
170,475 100.0 %     5.21  
Burlington Coat Factory, Hobby Lobby
Holcomb Center
  100 %  
1986/1996/2010
106,003 84.4 %     11.76  
Studio Movie Grill
Horizon Village
  100 %  
1996/2002/NA
97,001 72.0 %     11.28  
Movie Tavern
Mays Crossing
  100 %  
1984/1997/2007
137,284 95.6 %     7.07  
Big Lots, Dollar Tree, Value Village-Sublease of ARCA Inc.
Paulding Pavilion
  20 %  
1995/2006/2008
84,846 97.6 %     14.63  
Sports Authority, Staples
Peachtree Hill
  20 %  
1986/2007/NA
154,718 89.2 %     12.93  
Kroger, LA Fitness
  Total / Average
          837,075 90.2 %   $ 9.86    
                           
ILLINOIS [3]
                         
Liberty Square
  100 %  
1987/2010/2008
107,369 79.4 %   $ 13.82  
Jewel-Osco
Market Plaza
  20 %  
1965/2007/2009
163,054 85.9 %     15.01  
Jewel Osco, Staples
Rolling Meadows Shopping Center
20 %  
1956/2008/1995
134,088 85.0 %     11.11  
Jewel Osco, Northwest Community Hospital
  Total/Average
          404,511 83.9 %   $ 13.40    
                           
INDIANA [2]
       
 
               
Merchants' Square
  100 %  
1970/2010/NA
279,161 89.9 %   $ 10.35  
Cost Plus, Hobby Lobby (2), (Marsh Supermarket)
Nora Plaza
  7 %  
1958/2007/2002
139,905 93.1 %     13.37  
Marshalls, Whole Foods, (Target)
  Total/Average
          419,066 91.0 %   $ 11.39    
                           
MARYLAND [1]
       
 
               
Crofton Centre
  20 %  
1974/1996/NA
252,230 98.4 %   $ 8.17  
Gold's Gym, Kmart, Shoppers Food Warehouse
  Total/Average
          252,230 98.4 %   $ 8.17    
 
 
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Property Name
 
Ownership
 %
 
Year Built /
Acquired /
Redeveloped
Total
GLA
%
Leased
   
Average base
rent per
leased SF
 
Anchor Tenants (1)
                           
MICHIGAN [26]
                         
Beacon Square
  100 %  
2004/2004/NA
51,387 95.3 %   $ 17.14  
(Home Depot)
Clinton Pointe
  100 %  
1992/2003/NA
135,330 96.8 %     9.71  
OfficeMax, Sports Authority, (Target)
Clinton Valley
  100 %  
1977/1996/2009
201,115 97.8 %     11.38  
DSW Shoe Warehouse, Hobby Lobby, Office Depot
Edgewood Towne Center
  100 %  
1990/1996/2001
85,757 93.1 %     9.72  
OfficeMax, (Sam's Club), (Target)
Fairlane Meadows
  100 %  
1987/2003/2007
157,246 98.3 %     13.95  
Best Buy,  Citi Trends, (Burlington Coat Factory), (Target)
Fraser Shopping Center
  100 %  
1977/1996/NA
68,326 100.0 %     6.98  
Oakridge Market
Gaines Marketplace
  100 %  
2004/2004/NA
392,169 100.0 %     4.69  
Meijer, Staples, Target
Hoover Eleven
  100 %  
1989/2003/NA
280,788 90.8 %     11.69  
Dunham's, Kroger, Marshalls, OfficeMax
Hunter's Square
  30 %  
1988/2005/NA
354,323 98.3 %     16.16  
Bed Bath & Beyond, Buy Buy Baby, Loehmann's, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx
Jackson Crossing
  100 %  
1967/1996/2002
398,526 95.7 %     9.82  
Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Jackson 10 Theater, Kohl's, T.J. Maxx, Toys "R" Us, (Sears), (Target)
Jackson West
  100 %  
1996/1996/1999
210,374 97.5 %     7.41  
Lowe's, Michaels, OfficeMax
Lake Orion Plaza
  100 %  
1977/1996/NA
141,073 100.0 %     4.07  
Hollywood Super Market, Kmart
Lakeshore Marketplace
  100 %  
1996/2003/NA
342,854 98.0 %     8.35  
Barnes & Noble, Dunham's, Elder-Beerman, Hobby Lobby, T.J. Maxx, Toys "R" Us, (Target)
Livonia Plaza
  100 %  
1988/2003/NA
136,616 93.0 %     10.21  
Kroger, T.J. Maxx
Millennium Park
  30 %  
2000/2005/NA
272,568 99.2 %     14.13  
Home Depot, Marshalls, Michaels, PetSmart, (Costco), (Meijer)
New Towne Plaza
  100 %  
1975/1996/2005
192,587 100.0 %     10.49  
Jo-Ann, Kohl's
Oak Brook Square
  100 %  
1982/1996/2008
152,073 96.5 %     9.01  
Hobby Lobby, T.J. Maxx
Roseville Towne Center
  100 %  
1963/1996/2004
246,968 100.0 %     6.80  
Marshalls, Wal-Mart
Southfield Plaza
  100 %  
1969/1996/2003
185,409 97.7 %     8.30  
Big Lots, Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls
Tel-Twelve
  100 %  
1968/1996/2005
523,411 99.5 %     10.69  
Best Buy, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Lowe's, Meijer, Michaels, Office Depot, PetSmart
The Auburn Mile
  100 %  
2000/1999/NA
90,553 100.0 %     11.02  
Jo-Ann, Staples, (Best Buy), (Costco), (Meijer), (Target)
The Shops at Old Orchard
  30 %  
1972/2007/2011
96,994 92.9 %     18.05  
Plum Market
Troy Marketplace
  30 %  
2000/2005/2010
217,754 100.0 %     16.69  
Airtime Trampoline, Golfsmith, LA Fitness, Nordstrom Rack, PetSmart, (REI)
West Oaks I
  100 %  
1979/1996/2004
243,987 100.0 %     9.74  
Best Buy, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Gander Mountain, Old Navy, Home Goods & Michaels-Sublease of JLPK-Novi LLC
West Oaks II
  100 %  
1986/1996/2000
167,954 96.2 %     16.93  
Jo-Ann, Marshalls, (Bed Bath & Beyond), (Big Lots), (Kohl's), (Toys "R" Us), (Value City Furniture)
Winchester Center
  30 %  
1980/2005/NA
314,575 90.3 %     11.36  
Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick's Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Michaels, PetSmart, (Kmart)
  Total / Average
          5,660,717 97.4 %   $ 10.64    
                           
MISSOURI [3]
                         
Central Plaza
  100 %  
1970/2012/2012
166,431 100.0 %   $ 10.71  
Buy Buy Baby, Jo-Ann, OfficeMax, Ross Dress for Less
Heritage Place
  100 %  
1989/2011/2005
269,185 90.5 %     13.29  
Dierbergs Markets, Marshalls, Office Depot, T.J. Maxx
Town & Country Crossing
  100 %  
2008/2011/2011
141,996 83.7 %     24.05  
Whole Foods, (Target)
  Total / Average
          577,612 91.6 %   $ 14.85    
                           
NEW JERSEY [1]
                         
Chester Springs Shopping Center
  20 %  
1970/1996/1999
223,201 96.6 %   $ 13.89  
Marshalls, Shop-Rite Supermarket, Staples
  Total / Average
          223,201 96.6 %   $ 13.89    
                           
OHIO [5]
                         
Crossroads Centre
  100 %  
2001/2001/NA
344,045 93.7 %   $ 8.57  
Giant Eagle, Home Depot, Michaels, T.J. Maxx, (Target)
Olentangy Plaza
  20 %  
1981/2007/1997
253,474 95.0 %     10.53  
Eurolife Furniture, Marshalls, Micro Center,
Columbus Asia Market-Sublease
of SuperValu, Tuesday Morning
Rossford Pointe
  100 %  
2006/2005/NA
47,477 100.0 %     10.33  
MC Sporting Goods, PetSmart
Spring Meadows Place
  100 %  
1987/1996/2005
261,452 95.6 %     10.52  
Ashley Furniture, Big Lots, Guitar Center, OfficeMax, PetSmart, T.J. Maxx, (Best Buy), (Dick's Sporting Goods), (Kroger), (Sam's Club), (Target)
Troy Towne Center
  100 %  
1990/1996/2003
144,485 97.3 %     6.45  
Kohl's, (Wal-Mart Supercenter)
  Total / Average
          1,050,933 95.3 %   $ 9.31    
 
 
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Property Name
 
Ownership
 %
 
Year Built /
Acquired /
Redeveloped
Total
GLA
%
Leased
     
Average base
rent per
leased SF
 
Anchor Tenants (1)
                           
TENNESSEE [1]
                         
Northwest Crossing
  100 %  
1989/1999/2006
124,453 100.0 %   $ 9.74  
HH Gregg, OfficeMax, Ross Dress for Less, (Wal-Mart Supercenter)
  Total / Average
          124,453 100.0 %   $ 9.74    
                           
VIRGINIA [2]
                         
The Town Center at Aquia
  100 %  
1989/1998/NA
40,518 100.0 %   $ 10.64  
Regal Cinemas
The Town Center at Aquia Office (4)
  100 %  
1989/1998/2009
98,147 91.8 %     26.64  
TASC
  Total / Average
          138,665 94.2 %   $ 21.68    
                           
WISCONSIN [4]
                         
East Town Plaza
  100 %  
1992/2000/2000
208,472 86.5 %   $ 9.40  
Burlington Coat Factory, Jo-Ann, Marshalls, (Menards), (Shopko), (Toys "R" Us)
Nagawaukee Center
  100 %  
1994/2012/NA
113,617 100.0 %     10.07  
Kohl's, (Sentry Foods)
The Shoppes at Fox River
  100 %  
2009/2010/2011
182,392 100.0 %     15.70  
Pick N' Save, T.J. Maxx, (Target)
West Allis Towne Centre
  100 %  
1987/1996/2011
326,271 96.8 %     7.84  
Burlington Coat Factory, Kmart, Office Depot, Xperience Fitness
  Total / Average
          830,752 95.3 %   $ 10.33    
                           
CORE PORTFOLIO TOTAL / AVERAGE
       
 
14,541,906 94.6 %   $ 11.54    
                           
                           
FUTURE REDEVELOPMENTS/
AVAILABLE FOR SALE (5):
                   
 
   
Promenade at Pleasant Hill
  100 %  
1993/2004/NA
280,225 51.5 %   $ 9.83  
Farmers Home Furniture, Publix
  Total / Average
          280,225 51.5 %   $ 9.83    
                           
PORTFOLIO UNDER
REDEVELOPMENT:
       
 
               
The Shops on Lane Avenue
  20 %  
1952/2007/2004
170,398 98.2 %   $ 20.83  
Bed Bath & Beyond, Whole Foods (3)
  Total / Average
          170,398 98.2 %   $ 20.83    
                           
PORTFOLIO TOTAL / AVERAGE (CORE AND UNDER REDEV)
       
 
14,992,529 93.8 %   $ 11.64    
                           
Footnotes
                         
 
(1)  Anchor tenants are any tenant over 19,000 square feet.  Tenants in parenthesis represent non-company owned GLA.
(2)  Tenant closed - lease obligated.
(3) Space delivered to tenant.
(4)  Represents the Office Building at The Town Center at Aquia.
(5)  Represents 0.9% of combined portfolio annual base rent.
 
Our leases for tenant space under 19,000 square feet generally have terms ranging from three to five years.  Tenant leases greater than or equal to 19,000 square feet generally have lease terms in excess of five years or more, and are considered anchor leases.  Many of the anchor leases contain provisions allowing the tenant the option of extending the lease term at expiration at contracted rental rates that often include fixed rent increases, consumer price index adjustments or other market rate adjustments from the prior base rent.  The majority of our leases provide for monthly payment of base rent in advance, percentage rent based on the tenant’s sales volume, reimbursement of the tenant’s allocable real estate taxes, insurance and common area maintenance (“CAM”) expenses and reimbursement for utility costs if not directly metered.
 
 
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Major Tenants
 
The following table sets forth as of December 31, 2012 the gross leasable area, or GLA, of our existing properties leased to tenants in our combined properties portfolio:
 
Type of Tenant
 
Annualized
Base Rent
   
% of Total
Annualized
Base Rent
   
GLA (2)
   
% of Total
GLA (2)
 
                         
Anchor (1)
  $ 81,142,505       49.9 %     9,324,294       62.2 %
Retail (non-anchor)
    81,499,312       50.1 %     5,668,235       37.8 %
     Total
  $ 162,641,817       100.0 %     14,992,529       100.0 %
                                 
                                 
 
(1) We define anchor tenants as tenants occupying a space consisting of 19,000 square feet or more.
(2) GLA owned directly by us or our unconsolidated joint ventures.
 
The following table depicts as of December 31, 2012 information regarding leases with the 25 largest retail tenants (1) in our combined properties portfolio:
 
Tenant Name
 
Credit Rating
S&P/Moody's (2)
 
Number of
Leases
 
GLA
 
% of Total
GLA (3)
   
Total Annualized
Base Rent
 
Annualized Base
Rent PSF
 
% of Annualized Base Rent
 
                                 
TJX Companies (4)
  A/A3   25   779,048   5.2 %   $ 7,433,711   $ 9.54   4.6 %
Bed Bath & Beyond (5)
 
BBB+/NR
  11   324,220   2.2 %     3,681,382     11.35   2.3 %
Home Depot
  A-/A3   3   384,690   2.6 %     3,110,250     8.09   1.9 %
Dollar Tree
 
NR/NR
  30   316,392   2.1 %     2,912,935     9.21   1.8 %
Publix Super Market
 
NR/NR
  8   372,141   2.5 %     2,790,512     7.50   1.7 %
LA Fitness Sports Club
 
NR/NR
  4   139,343   0.9 %     2,753,755     19.76   1.7 %
Best Buy
 
BB/Baa2
  6   206,677   1.4 %     2,721,008     13.17   1.7 %
Michaels Stores
  B/B2   11   240,993   1.6 %     2,603,874     10.80   1.6 %
PetSmart
 
BB+/NR
  8   174,661   1.2 %     2,511,142     14.38   1.5 %
Jo-Ann Stores
  B/B2   6   214,237   1.4 %     2,510,184     11.72   1.5 %
Staples
 
BBB/Baa2
  10   201,954   1.3 %     2,492,460     12.34   1.5 %
OfficeMax
  B-/B1   10   224,165   1.5 %     2,429,388     10.84   1.5 %
Burlington Coat Factory
 
NR/NR
  5   360,867   2.4 %     2,390,179     6.62   1.5 %
Whole Foods (6)
 
BBB-/NR
  4   128,063   0.9 %     2,285,908     17.85   1.4 %
Kohl's
 
BBB+/Baa1
  6   363,081   2.4 %     2,223,027     6.12   1.4 %
SUPERVALU (7)
  B/B3   6   255,841   1.7 %     2,200,959     8.60   1.4 %
Ascena Retail (8)
 
BB-/Ba2
  22   137,382   0.9 %     2,033,472     14.80   1.3 %
Gander Mountain
 
NR/NR
  2   159,791   1.1 %     1,981,282     12.40   1.2 %
Ross Stores
 
BBB+/NR
  8   217,307   1.4 %     1,954,166     8.99   1.2 %
Lowe's Home Centers
  A-/A3   2   270,394   1.8 %     1,822,956     6.74   1.1 %
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
 
NR/NR
  6   118,642   0.8 %     1,792,878     15.11   1.1 %
Meijer
 
NR/NR
  2   397,428   2.7 %     1,731,560     4.36   1.1 %
Hobby Lobby
 
NR/NR
  5   276,173   1.8 %     1,640,038     5.94   1.0 %
Office Depot
  B-/B2   5   131,792   0.9 %     1,590,652     12.07   1.0 %
Kmart/Sears
 
CCC+/B3
  4   388,105   2.6 %     1,586,159     4.09   1.0 %
                                     
Sub-Total top 25 tenants
      209   6,783,387   45.3 %   $ 63,183,837   $ 9.31   39.0 %
                                     
Remaining tenants
      1,344   7,191,402   48.0 %     99,457,980     13.83   61.0 %
                                     
Sub-Total all tenants
      1,553   13,974,789   93.3 %   $ 162,641,817   $ 11.64   100.0 %
                                     
Vacant
      284   1,017,740   6.7 %     N/A     N/A   N/A  
                                     
Total including vacant
      1,837   14,992,529   100.0 %   $ 162,641,817     N/A   100.0 %
 
(1) Excludes one office tenant at Aquia office property.  TASC (Formerly Northrup Grumann), base rent of $1.6 million.
(2) Source: Latest Company filings per CreditRiskMonitor.
(3) GLA owned directly by us or our unconsolidated joint ventures.
(4) Marshalls (15), T J Maxx (10).
(5) Bed Bath & Beyond (7), Buy Buy Baby (2), Cost Plus (2).
(6) Includes delivery of new 35K square foot Whole Foods at The Shops on Lane Avenue, which shall replace current 9,500 square footage temporary space.
(7) Jewel-Osco (3), Save-A-Lot (1), Shoppers Food (1), Sunflower Market (1).
(8) Fashion Bug (5), Catherine's (4), Maurices (4), Justice (4), Dress Barn (3), Lane Bryant (2).
 
 
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Lease Expirations

The following tables set forth a schedule of lease expirations, for our combined portfolio, for the next ten years and thereafter, assuming that no renewal options are exercised:
 
ALL TENANTS
 
Expiring Leases As of December 31, 2012
Year
 
Number of Leases
 
Average Annualized
 Base Rent
 
Total
 Annualized
 Base Rent (1)
 
% of Total Annualized
 Base Rent
   
GLA (2)
 
% of GLA
 
       
(per square foot)
                   
(3)   36   $ 12.10   $ 1,740,163   1.1 %   143,762   1.0 %
2013   219     12.10     12,020,017   7.4 %   993,773   6.6 %
2014   266     10.90     17,957,611   11.0 %   1,648,003   11.0 %
2015   279     11.77     22,292,860   13.7 %   1,893,575   12.6 %
2016   228     12.00     24,251,734   14.9 %   2,020,628   13.5 %
2017   181     12.99     21,944,069   13.5 %   1,688,845   11.3 %
2018   102     12.66     11,700,663   7.2 %   924,546   6.2 %
2019   44     10.72     8,287,337   5.1 %   772,988   5.2 %
2020   41     9.96     6,154,001   3.8 %   617,680   4.1 %
2021   45     10.49     8,546,936   5.3 %   814,465   5.4 %
2022   46     12.30     7,723,789   4.7 %   628,183   4.2 %
2023+   66     10.95     20,022,637   12.3 %   1,828,341   12.1 %
Sub-Total
  1,553     11.64     162,641,817   100.0 %   13,974,789   93.2 %
                                 
Leased (4)
  17     N/A     N/A   N/A     90,889   0.6 %
                                 
Vacant
  267     N/A     N/A   N/A     926,851   6.2 %
                                 
Total
  1,837   $ 11.64   $ 162,641,817   100.0 %   14,992,529   100.0 %
                                 
                                 
 
(1) Annualized Base Rent in based upon rents currently in place.
(2) GLA owned directly by us or our unconsolidated joint ventures.
(3) Tenants currently under month to month lease or in the process of renewal.
(4) Lease has been executed, but space has not yet been delivered.
 
ANCHOR TENANTS (greater than or equal to 19,000 square feet)
 
Expiring Anchor Leases As of December 31, 2012
Year
 
Number of Leases
 
Average Annualized
 Base Rent
 
Total
 Annualized
 Base Rent (1)
 
% of Total Annualized
 Base Rent
   
GLA (2)
 
% of GLA
 
       
(per square foot)
                   
(3)   1   $ 8.50   $ 204,000   0.3 %   24,000   0.3 %
2013   10     6.17     2,386,008   2.9 %   386,454   4.1 %
2014   19     6.49     5,529,897   6.8 %   852,719   9.1 %
2015   30     8.64     9,704,064   12.0 %   1,122,754   12.0 %
2016   32     8.84     11,070,512   13.6 %   1,252,095   13.4 %
2017   31     10.69     11,913,837   14.7 %   1,114,420   12.0 %
2018   17     10.08     5,831,445   7.2 %   578,462   6.2 %
2019   13     9.12     5,751,568   7.1 %   630,358   6.8 %
2020   9     7.29     3,341,510   4.1 %   458,287   4.9 %
2021   17     9.19     5,938,953   7.3 %   646,118   6.9 %
2022   10     9.89     4,186,508   5.2 %   423,170   4.6 %
2023+   27     9.71     15,284,203   18.8 %   1,574,042   16.9 %
Sub-Total
  216     8.95     81,142,505   100.0 %   9,062,879   97.2 %
                                 
Leased (4)
  1     N/A     N/A   N/A     20,979   0.2 %
                                 
Vacant
  5     N/A     N/A   N/A     240,436   2.6 %
                                 
Total
  222   $ 8.95   $ 81,142,505   100.0 %   9,324,294   100.0 %
                                 
                                 
 
(1) Annualized Base Rent in based upon rents currently in place.
(2) GLA owned directly by us or our unconsolidated joint ventures.
(3) Tenants currently under month to month lease or in the process of renewal.
(4) Lease has been executed, but space has not yet been delivered.
 
 
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NON-ANCHOR TENANTS (less than 19,000 square feet)
 
Expiring Non-Anchor Leases As of December 31, 2012
Year
 
Number of Leases
 
Average Annualized
 Base Rent
 
Total
 Annualized
 Base Rent (1)
 
% of Total Annualized
 Base Rent
   
GLA (2)
 
% of GLA
 
       
(per square foot)
 
 
               
(3)   35   $ 12.83   $ 1,536,163   1.9 %   119,762   2.1 %
2013   209     15.86     9,634,009   11.8 %   607,319   10.7 %
2014   247     15.63     12,427,714   15.2 %   795,284   14.0 %
2015   249     16.33     12,588,796   15.4 %   770,821   13.6 %
2016   196     17.15     13,181,222   16.2 %   768,533   13.6 %
2017   150     17.46     10,030,232   12.3 %   574,425   10.1 %
2018   85     16.96     5,869,218   7.2 %   346,084   6.1 %
2019   31     17.78     2,535,769   3.1 %   142,630   2.5 %
2020   32     17.65     2,812,491   3.5 %   159,393   2.8 %
2021   28     15.49     2,607,983   3.2 %   168,347   3.0 %
2022   36     17.25     3,537,281   4.3 %   205,013   3.6 %
2023+   39     18.63     4,738,434   5.9 %   254,299   4.6 %
Sub-Total
  1,337     16.59     81,499,312   100.0 %   4,911,910   86.7 %
                                 
Leased [4]
  16     N/A     N/A   N/A     69,910   1.2 %
                                 
Vacant
  262     N/A     N/A   N/A     686,415   12.1 %
                                 
Total
  1,615   $ 16.59   $ 81,499,312   100.0 %   5,668,235   100.0 %
                                 
                                 
 
(1) Annualized Base Rent in based upon rents currently in place.
(2) GLA owned directly by us or our unconsolidated joint ventures.
(3) Tenants currently under month to month lease or in the process of renewal.
(4) Lease has been executed, but space has not yet been delivered.
 
Land Held for Development and/or Sale
 
At December 31, 2012, we had three projects in pre-development and various parcels of land held for development or sale adjacent to certain of our existing developed properties located in Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee, and Virginia.  It is our policy to start vertical construction on new development projects only after the project has received entitlements, significant anchor leasing commitments, construction financing, and joint venture partner commitments, if appropriate.

During 2012, we continued Phase I construction on Parkway Shops, our ground up development of an 89,123 square foot retail shopping center located in Jacksonville, Florida.  The center will be anchored by a 45,000 square foot Dick’s Sporting Goods and a 25,000 square foot Marshalls and will also include approximately 19,000 square feet of non-anchor space.  Total projected project costs are $19.6 million.  As of December 31, 2012, the total remaining projected cost is approximately $5.6 million and the project is 98.2% leased.  The project is expected to be substantially complete in the second quarter of 2013.  It is our intention to hold the remaining land for the project as well as the other two development sites until it is economically feasible to develop the planned retail sites.

Our development and construction activities are subject to risks such as inability to obtain the necessary zoning or other governmental approvals for a project, determination that the expected return on a project is not sufficient to warrant continuation of the planned development or change in plan or scope for the development.  If any of these events occur, we may record an impairment provision.

During the fourth quarter of 2012, we recorded an impairment provision of $1.4 million primarily due to additional costs to ready parcels for sale and changes in estimated market value of parcels in our Stafford County, Virginia project.  We recorded impairment provisions of $11.5 million and $28.8 million in 2011 and 2010, respectively,  related to developable land in that project that we decided to market for sale.  For a detailed discussion of our development projects, refer to Notes 1 and 6 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Insurance

Our tenants are generally responsible under their leases for providing adequate insurance on the spaces they lease.  We believe that our properties are adequately covered by commercial general liability, fire, flood, terrorism, environmental, and where necessary, hurricane and windstorm insurance coverages, which are all provided by reputable companies, with commercially reasonable exclusions, deductibles and limits.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings
 
We are currently involved in certain litigation arising in the ordinary course of business.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable
 
 
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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Information

Our common shares are currently listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “RPT”.  On February 15, 2013, the closing price of our common shares on the NYSE was $15.58.

Shareholder Return Performance Graph

The following line graph sets forth the cumulative total return on a $100 investment (assuming the reinvestment of dividends) in each of our common shares, the NAREIT Equity Index, and the S&P 500 Index for the period December 31, 2007 through December 31, 2012.  The stock price performance shown is not necessarily indicative of future price performance.
 
 
Graph
 
 
The following table depicts high and low closing prices and dividends declared per share for each quarter in 2012 and 2011:
 
                 
   
Stock Price
           
Quarter Ended
 
High
 
Low
 
Dividends
   
                       
December 31, 2012
  $ 13.63     $ 12.31     $ 0.16825     (1)
September 30, 2012
  $ 13.57     $ 12.01     $ 0.16325      
June 30, 2012
  $ 12.58     $ 11.29     $ 0.16325      
March 31, 2012
  $ 12.23     $ 9.98     $ 0.16325      
                             
December 31, 2011
  $ 9.97     $ 7.60     $ 0.16325     (2)
September 30, 2011
  $ 12.68     $ 8.19     $ 0.16325      
June 30, 2011
  $ 13.14     $ 12.04     $ 0.16325      
March 31, 2011
  $ 13.51     $ 12.43     $ 0.16325      
                             
                             
(1)  Paid on January 2, 2013
                     
(2)  Paid on January 3, 2012
                     
 
Holders
 
The number of holders of record of our common shares was 1,533 at February 15, 2013.  A substantially greater number of holders are beneficial owners whose shares of record are held by banks, brokers and other financial institutions.
 
 
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Dividends
 
Under the Code, a REIT must meet requirements, including a requirement that it distribute to its shareholders at least 90% of its REIT taxable income annually, excluding net capital gain.  Distributions paid by us are at the discretion of our Board and depend on our actual net income available to common shareholders, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as the Board deems relevant.

We have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “DRIP”) which allows our common shareholders to acquire additional common shares by automatically reinvesting cash dividends. Shares are acquired pursuant to the DRIP at a price equal to the prevailing market price of such common shares, without payment of any brokerage commission or service charge. Common shareholders who do not participate in the DRIP continue to receive cash distributions as declared.

Distributions on our 7.25% Series D Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred Shares declared in 2012 totaled $3.625 per share.  We do not believe that the preferential rights available to the holders of our preferred shares or the financial covenants contained in our debt agreements had or will have an adverse effect on our ability to pay dividends in the normal course of business to our common shareholders or to distribute amounts necessary to maintain our qualification as a REIT.

For information on our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2012, refer to Item 12 of Part III of this report and Note 16 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
 
The following table sets forth our selected consolidated financial data and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) included elsewhere in this report.
 
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(In thousands, except per share)
 
Operating Data:
                             
Total revenue
  $ 128,738     $ 117,574     $ 107,636     $ 108,758     $ 117,757  
Property net operating income (1)
    88,881       79,052       72,411       72,648       77,422  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    8,621       (27,412 )     (23,505 )     9,679       27,746  
Gain on sale of real estate assets
    69       231       2,096       5,010       19,595  
Net income (loss)
    7,092       (28,500 )     (23,724 )     15,936       27,432  
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest
                                       
   in subsidiaries
    112       1,742       3,576       (2,216 )     (3,931 )
Preferred share dividends
    (7,250 )     (5,244 )     -       -       -  
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders
    (46 )     (32,002 )     (20,148 )     13,720       23,501  
(Loss) earnings per common share, basic
                                       
  Continuing operations
  $ 0.03     $ (0.83 )   $ (0.55 )   $ 0.44     $ 1.28  
  Discontinued operations
    (0.03 )     (0.01 )     (0.02 )     0.18       (0.01 )
Basic (loss) earnings
  $ -     $ (0.84 )   $ (0.57 )   $ 0.62     $ 1.27  
(Loss) earnings per common share, diluted
                                       
  Continuing operations
  $ 0.03     $ (0.83 )   $ (0.55 )   $ 0.44     $ 1.28  
  Discontinued operations
    (0.03 )     (0.01 )     (0.02 )     0.18       (0.01 )
Diluted (loss) earnings
  $ -     $ (0.84 )   $ (0.57 )   $ 0.62     $ 1.27  
                                         
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                                       
  Basic
    44,101       38,466       35,046       22,193       18,471  
  Diluted
    44,485       38,466       35,046       22,193       18,478  
                                         
Cash dividends declared per RPT preferred share
  $ 3.63     $ 2.67     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Cash dividends declared per RPT common share
  $ 0.66     $ 0.65     $ 0.65     $ 0.79     $ 1.62  
                                         
Cash distributions to RPT preferred shareholders
  $ 7,250     $ 3,432     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Cash distributions to RPT common shareholders
  $ 28,333     $ 25,203     $ 22,501     $ 17,974     $ 34,338  
                                         
Balance Sheet Data (at December 31):
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4,233     $ 12,155     $ 10,175     $