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ACADIA REALTY TRUST - Annual Report: 2014 (Form 10-K)



UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014
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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 1-12002
ACADIA REALTY TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
23-2715194
(State of incorporation)
(I.R.S. employer identification no.)
1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 260 White Plains, NY 10605
(Address of principal executive offices)
(914) 288-8100
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $.001 par value
(Title of Class)
New York Stock Exchange
(Name of Exchange on which registered)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
YES x    NO o
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15 (d) of the Securities Act.
YES o    NO x
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES x    NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Large Accelerated Filer x     Accelerated Filer o      Non-accelerated Filer o      Smaller Reporting Company o
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act)
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The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting 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 was approximately $1,672.8 million, based on a price of $28.28 per share, the average sales price for the registrant’s common shares of beneficial interest on the New York Stock Exchange on that date.
The number of shares of the registrant’s common shares of beneficial interest outstanding on February 20, 2015 was 68,147,658.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Part III – Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement relating to its 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders presently scheduled to be held May 27, 2015 to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A.




TABLE OF CONTENTS
Form 10-K Report
 
 
 
 
Item No.
 
 
Page
 
PART I
 
 
1.
Business
 
1A.
Risk Factors
 
1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
 
2.
Properties
 
3.
Legal Proceedings
 
4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART II
 
 
5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities and Performance Graph
 
6.
Selected Financial Data
 
7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
 
9A.
Controls and Procedures
 
9B.
Other Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART III
 
 
10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
 
11.
Executive Compensation
 
12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
 
13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
 
14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART IV
 
 
15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule
 



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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and as such may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations are generally identifiable by use of the words "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "intend" or "project" or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to those set forth under the headings "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and "Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in this Form 10-K. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein.

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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.

GENERAL

Acadia Realty Trust (the "Trust") was formed on March 4, 1993 as a Maryland real estate investment trust ("REIT"). All references to "Acadia," "we," "us," "our" and "Company" refer to the Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries. We are a fully integrated REIT focused on the ownership, acquisition, redevelopment and management of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, supply-constrained, densely-populated metropolitan areas in the United States. We currently own, or have an ownership interest in these properties through our Core Portfolio (as defined below) and our Funds (as defined in Item 1. of this Form 10-K).

All of our assets are held by, and all of our operations are conducted through, Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (the "Operating Partnership") and entities in which the Operating Partnership owns an interest. As of December 31, 2014, the Trust controlled 95% of the Operating Partnership as the sole general partner. As the general partner, the Trust is entitled to share, in proportion to its percentage interest, in the cash distributions and profits and losses of the Operating Partnership. The limited partners primarily represent entities or individuals that contributed their interests in certain properties or entities to the Operating Partnership in exchange for common or preferred units of limited partnership interest ("Common OP Units" or "Preferred OP Units", respectively, and collectively, "OP Units") and employees who have been awarded restricted Common OP Units as long-term incentive compensation ("LTIP Units"). Limited partners holding Common OP and LTIP Units are generally entitled to exchange their units on a one-for-one basis for our common shares of beneficial interest of the Trust ("Common Shares"). This structure is referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT, or "UPREIT".

BUSINESS OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

Our primary business objective is to acquire and manage commercial retail properties that will provide cash for distributions to shareholders while also creating the potential for capital appreciation to enhance investor returns. We focus on the following fundamentals to achieve this objective:

Own and operate a Core Portfolio of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, densely-populated metropolitan areas. Our goal is to create value through accretive redevelopment and re-tenanting activities within our existing portfolio and grow this platform through the acquisition of high-quality assets that have the long-term potential to outperform the asset class.

Generate additional growth through our Funds in which we co-invest with high-quality institutional investors. Our Fund strategy focuses on opportunistic yet disciplined acquisitions with high inherent opportunity for the creation of additional value, execution on this opportunity and the realization of value through the sale of these assets. In connection with this strategy, we focus on:

value-add investments in street retail properties, located in established and "next generation" submarkets, with re-tenanting or repositioning opportunities,
opportunistic acquisitions of well-located real estate anchored by distressed retailers, and
other opportunistic acquisitions, which vary based on market conditions and may include high-yield acquisitions and purchases of distressed debt.

Some of these investments historically have also included, and may in the future include, joint ventures with private equity investors for the purpose of making investments in operating retailers with significant embedded value in their real estate assets.

Maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices while ensuring access to sufficient capital to fund future growth.

Investment Strategy — Generate External Growth through our Dual Platforms; Core Portfolio and Funds

The requirements that acquisitions be accretive on a long-term basis based on our cost of capital, as well as increase the overall Core Portfolio quality and value, are key strategic considerations to the growth of our Core Portfolio. As such, we constantly evaluate the blended cost of equity and debt and adjust the amount of acquisition activity to align the level of investment activity with capital flows.

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Given the growing importance of technology and e-commerce, many of our retail tenants are appropriately focused on omni-channel sales and how to best utilize e-commerce initiatives to drive sales at their stores. In light of these initiatives, we have found retailers are becoming more selective as to the location, size and format of their next-generation stores and are focused on dense, high-traffic retail corridors, where they can utilize smaller and more productive formats closer to their shopping population. Accordingly, our focus for Core Portfolio and Fund acquisitions is on those properties which we believe will not only remain relevant to our tenants, but become even more so in the future.

In addition to our Core Portfolio investments in real estate assets, we have also capitalized on our expertise in the acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of retail real estate by establishing discretionary opportunity funds. Our Fund platform is an investment vehicle where the Operating Partnership invests, along with outside institutional investors, including, but not limited to, endowments, foundations, pension funds and investment management companies, in primarily opportunistic and value-add retail real estate. To date, we have launched four funds ("Funds"); Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund, LP ("Fund I"), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund II, LLC ("Fund II"), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund III LLC ("Fund III") and Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV LLC ("Fund IV"). Due to our level of control, we consolidate these Funds for financial reporting purposes. Fund I and Fund II also include investments in operating companies through Acadia Mervyn Investors I, LLC ("Mervyns I"), Acadia Mervyn Investors II, LLC ("Mervyns II") and, in certain instances, directly through Fund II, all on a non-recourse basis. These investments comprise and are referred to as the Company's Retailer Controlled Property Venture ("RCP Venture").

The Operating Partnership is the sole general partner or managing member of the Funds and Mervyns I and II and earns priority distributions or fees for asset management, property management, construction, redevelopment, leasing and legal services. Cash flows from the Funds and the RCP Venture are distributed pro-rata to their respective partners and members (including the Operating Partnership) until each receives a certain cumulative return ("Preferred Return"), and the return of all capital contributions. Thereafter, remaining cash flow is distributed 20% to the Operating Partnership ("Promote") and 80% to the partners or members (including the Operating Partnership).

See Note 1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which begin on page F-1 of this Form 10-K ("Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements"), for a detailed discussion of the Funds and RCP Venture.

Capital Strategy — Balance Sheet Focus and Access to Capital

Our primary capital objective is to maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices, including a moderate use of leverage, while ensuring access to sufficient capital to fund future growth. We intend to continue financing acquisitions and property redevelopment with sources of capital determined by management to be the most appropriate based on, among other factors, availability in the current capital markets, pricing and other commercial and financial terms. The sources of capital may include the issuance of public equity, unsecured debt, mortgage and construction loans, and other capital alternatives including the issuance of OP Units. We manage our interest rate risk primarily through the use of fixed rate debt and, where we use variable rate debt, through the use of certain derivative instruments, including London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") swap agreements and interest rate caps as discussed further in Item 7A. of this Form 10-K.

During January 2012, we launched an at-the-market ("ATM") equity issuance program which provides us an efficient and low-cost vehicle for raising public equity to fund our capital needs. Through this program, we have been able to effectively "match-fund" the required equity for our Core Portfolio and Fund acquisitions through the issuance of Common Shares over extended periods employing a price averaging strategy. In addition, from time to time, we have issued and intend to continue to issue, equity in follow-on offerings separate from our ATM program. Net proceeds raised through our ATM program and follow-on offerings are primarily used for acquisitions, both for our Core Portfolio and our pro-rata share of Fund acquisitions and for general corporate purposes.

Equity issuances for each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows:


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(shares and dollars in millions)
2014
2013
2012
 
 
 
 
ATM Shares Issued (1)
4.7

3.0

6.1

ATM Gross Proceeds (1)
$
128.9

$
82.2

$
143.8

ATM Net Proceeds (1)
$
127.1

$
80.7

$
140.8

 
 
 
 
Follow-on Offering Shares Issued
7.6


3.5

Follow-on Offering Gross Proceeds
$
237.4

$

$
86.9

Follow-on Offering Net Proceeds
$
230.7

$

$
85.9


Note:

(1) Included 0.5 million shares issued during for the fourth quarter of 2014, which generated gross proceeds of $16.9 million and net proceeds of $16.7 million.

During 2013 and 2014, we also issued 1.2 million and 1.6 million OP Units, respectively, in connection with the acquisition of properties. See Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a detailed discussion of these acquisitions.

During January 2013, we closed on a new unsecured revolving credit facility providing for up to $150.0 million of borrowings. As of February 20, 2015, no proceeds have been drawn on this facility although there are outstanding letters of credit for an aggregate $12.5 million issued against this facility. During November 2013, we modified this credit facility by funding an additional $50.0 million term loan, which has the same terms as the aforementioned revolving credit facility. During September 2014, the line of credit was extended to January 2018, with a one-year extension option, and the term loan was extended to November 2019.

Operating Strategy — Experienced Management Team with Proven Track Record

Our senior management team has decades of experience in the real estate industry. We have capitalized on our expertise in the acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of retail real estate by creating value through property redevelopment, re-tenanting and establishing joint ventures, such as the Funds, in which we earn, in addition to a return on our equity interest, Promotes, priority distributions and fees.

Operating functions such as leasing, property management, construction, finance and legal (collectively, the "Operating Departments") are generally provided by our personnel, providing for a vertically integrated operating platform. By incorporating the Operating Departments in the acquisition process, acquisitions are appropriately priced giving effect to each asset’s specific risks and returns and transition time is minimized allowing management to immediately execute on its strategic plan for each asset.

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Core Portfolio

Our Core Portfolio consists primarily of high-quality street retail and urban assets, as well as suburban properties located in high-barrier-to-entry, densely-populated trade areas.

For the year ended December 31, 2014, we continued to execute on our strategy of owning a superior Core Portfolio by acquiring, through our Operating Partnership, properties consistent with our existing portfolio for an aggregate purchase price of $473.2 million, of which the Operating Partnership's pro-rata share was $450.4 million. See Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a detailed discussion of these acquisitions. During December 2014, we entered into a contract to acquire a retail property located in the densely-populated San Francisco Bay area for $155.0 million which will expand our platform to the West Coast of the United States. This contract is subject to certain closing conditions and as such, no assurance can be given that the closing will be successfully completed. See Item 2. Properties for a description of the other properties in our Core Portfolio.

As we typically hold our Core Portfolio properties for long-term investment, we periodically review the portfolio and implement programs to renovate and re-tenant targeted properties to enhance their market position. This in turn is expected to strengthen the competitive position of the leasing program to attract and retain quality tenants, increasing cash flow, and consequently, property values. From time to time, we also identify certain properties for disposition and redeploy the capital for acquisitions and for the

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repositioning of existing properties with greater potential for capital appreciation. During 2014, the Walnut Hill Plaza, located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was foreclosed upon by the lender. See Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a detailed discussion of this disposition.

We also make investments in first mortgages, preferred equity and other notes receivable collateralized by real estate, ("Structured Finance Program") either directly or through entities having an ownership interest therein. During 2014, we made investments totaling $31.2 million in this program and as of December 31, 2014 had $102.3 million invested in this program. See Note 5 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a detailed discussion of our Structured Finance Program.

Funds

Acquisitions

Fund III

During 2014, Fund III, through an already existing unconsolidated joint venture, acquired a parcel adjacent to one of its existing investments for $3.1 million. See Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a detailed discussion of this acquisition. The acquisition period for Fund III has now expired and any remaining uncalled investor capital may only be used to complete the plans for existing investments.

Fund IV

During 2014, Fund IV acquired four properties for an aggregate purchase price of $106.6 million. See Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a detailed discussion of these acquisitions.

Dispositions

Fund II

During 2014, Fund II sold a portion of the residential air rights at its City Point project located in Brooklyn, NY for a sales price of $26.3 million. See Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a detailed discussion of this disposition.

Fund III

During 2014, Fund III sold one property located in Brooklyn, NY and a portfolio of three buildings in Miami, FL for an aggregate sales price of $162.0 million. See Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a detailed discussion of these dispositions. During January 2015, Fund III sold the Lincoln Park Centre in Chicago, IL for a sales price of $64.0 million.

Fund IV

During 2014, Fund IV sold a portfolio of three buildings in Miami, FL for a sales price of $200.2 million. See Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a detailed discussion of this disposition.

Redevelopment Activities

As part of our Fund strategy, we invest in real estate assets that may require significant redevelopment. As of December 31, 2014, the Funds had eight redevelopment projects, consisting of 31 individual properties, two of which are under construction and six are in various stages of the redevelopment process as follows:

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(dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property
 
Owner
 
Costs
to date
 
Anticipated
additional
costs (1)
 
Status
 
Square
feet upon
completion
Anticipated completion date
City Point (2)
 
Fund II
 
$
339.5

 
($19.5) - $10.5 (3)
 
Construction commenced
 
675,000

2016
Sherman Plaza (2)
 
Fund II
 
35.3

 
TBD
 
Pre-construction
 
TBD

TBD
Cortlandt Crossing
 
Fund III
 
12.9

 
34.1 - 43.1
 
Pre-construction
 
150,000 - 170,000

2017
3104 M Street NW (2)
 
Fund III
 
3.9

 
4.1 - 5.1
 
Pre-construction
 
10,000

2016
Broad Hollow Commons
 
Fund III
 
14.0

 
36.0 - 46.0
 
Pre-construction
 
180,000 - 200,000

2016
210 Bowery
 
Fund IV
 
8.2

 
10.3 - 14.3
 
Pre-construction
 
16,000

2016
Broughton Street Portfolio (2)
 
Fund IV
 
41.2

 
20.8 - 26.8
 
Pre-construction
 
200,000

2016
27 E. 61st Street
 
Fund IV
 
19.9

 
2.9 - 6.9
 
Construction commenced
 
9,500

2016
Total
 
 
 
$
474.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Notes:

TBD – To be determined

(1) Anticipated additional costs are estimated ranges for completing the projects and include costs for tenant improvements and leasing commissions.

(2) These projects are being redeveloped in joint ventures with unaffiliated entities.

(3) Net of actual and anticipated contributions from retail tenants and proceeds from residential tower sales.

RCP Venture

Through Mervyns I and II, and in certain instances, Fund II, we have opportunistically made investments through our RCP Venture in surplus or underutilized properties owned by retailers. While we are primarily a passive partner in the investments made through the RCP Venture, historically we have provided our services in reviewing potential acquisitions and operating and redevelopment assistance in areas where we have both a presence and expertise. To date, we have invested an aggregate $63.2 million in our RCP Venture on a non-recourse basis. See Note 4 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a detailed discussion of the RCP Venture.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

For information relating to environmental laws that may have an impact on our business, please see "Item 1A. Risk Factors - Possible liability relating to environmental matters."

COMPETITION

There are numerous entities that compete with us in seeking properties for acquisition and tenants that will lease space in our properties. Our competitors include other REITs, financial institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, private companies and individuals. Our properties compete for tenants with similar properties primarily on the basis of location, total occupancy costs (including base rent and operating expenses) and the design and condition of the improvements.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT MARKET SEGMENTS

We have three reportable segments: Core Portfolio, Funds and Structured Financing. Structured Financing consists of our notes receivable and related interest income. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies set forth in Note 1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. We evaluate property performance primarily based on net operating income before depreciation, amortization and certain nonrecurring items. Investments in our Core Portfolio are typically held long-term. Given the contemplated finite life of our Funds, these investments are typically held for shorter terms. Priority distributions and fees earned by us as general partner or managing member of the Funds are

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eliminated in our Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 3 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for information regarding, among other things, revenues from external customers, a measure of profit and loss and total assets with respect to each of our segments. Our profits and losses for both our business and each of our segments are not seasonal.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS AND EMPLOYEES

Our executive office is located at 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 260, White Plains, New York 10605, and our telephone number is (914) 288-8100. As of December 31, 2014, we had 114 employees, of which 94 were located at our executive office and 20 were located at regional property management offices. None of our employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Management believes that its relationship with employees is good.

COMPANY WEBSITE

All of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are available at no cost at our website at www.acadiarealty.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings can also be accessed through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, we will provide paper copies of our filings at no cost upon request. If you wish to receive a copy of the Form 10-K, you may contact Robert Masters, Corporate Secretary, at Acadia Realty Trust, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 260, White Plains, NY 10605. You may also call (914) 288-8100 to request a copy of the Form 10-K. Information included or referred to on our website is not incorporated by reference in or otherwise a part of this Form 10-K.

CODE OF ETHICS AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICIES

The Board of Trustees adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to all employees, as well as a "Whistleblower Policy." Copies of these documents are available in the Investor Information section of our website. We intend to disclose future amendments to, or waivers from (with respect to our senior executive financial officers), our Code of Ethics in the Investor Information section of our website within four business days following the date of such amendment or waiver.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, results of operations and financial condition would likely suffer. This section includes or refers to certain forward-looking statements. Refer to the explanation of the qualifications and limitations on such forward-looking statements discussed in the beginning of this Form 10-K.

We rely on revenues derived from key tenants.

We derive significant revenues from certain key tenants that occupy space at more than one property. We could be adversely affected in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our key tenants, or in the event that any such tenant does not renew its leases as they expire or renews such leases at lower rental rates. See "Item 2. Properties-Major Tenants" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for quantified information with respect to the percentage of our minimum rents received from major tenants.

Anchor tenants are crucial to the success of shopping centers.

Vacated anchor space not only reduces rental revenues, but if not re-tenanted with a similar tenant, or one with equal consumer attraction, at the same rental rates, the vacancy could adversely affect the entire shopping center. Loss of customer drawing power also can occur through the exercise of the right, that most anchors have, to vacate and prevent re-tenanting by paying rent for the balance of the lease term ("going dark") as would the departure of a "shadow" anchor tenant that owns its own property. In addition, in the event that certain anchor tenants cease to occupy a property, such an action may result in a significant number of other tenants having the right to terminate their leases, or pay a reduced rent based on a percentage of the tenant's sales, at the affected property, which could adversely affect the future income from such property ("co-tenancy"). See "Item 2. Properties-Major Tenants" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for quantified information with respect to the percentage of our minimum rents received from major tenants.




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The bankruptcy of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our major tenants or a significant number of our smaller tenants may adversely affect our cash flows and property values.

The bankruptcy of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our major tenants causing them to reject their leases, or not renew their leases as they expire, or renew at lower rental rates, may adversely affect our cash flows and property values. Furthermore, the impact of vacated anchor space and the potential reduction in customer traffic may adversely impact the balance of tenants at a shopping center.

Historically and from time to time, certain of our tenants experienced financial difficulties and filed for bankruptcy protection, typically under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code ("Chapter 11 Bankruptcy"). Pursuant to bankruptcy law, tenants have the right to reject some or all of their leases. In the event a tenant exercises this right, the landlord generally has the right to file a claim for lost rent equal to the greater of either one year's rent (including tenant expense reimbursements) for remaining terms greater than one year, or 15% of the rent remaining under the balance of the lease term, but not to exceed three years rent. Actual amounts to be received in satisfaction of those claims will be subject to the tenant's final bankruptcy plan and the availability of funds to pay its creditors.

Although currently none of our major tenants are in bankruptcy, experience shows that there can be no assurance that one or more of our major tenants will be immune from bankruptcy.

We may not be able to renew current leases or the terms of re-letting (including the cost of concessions to tenants) may be less favorable to us than current lease terms.

Upon the expiration of current leases for space located in our properties, we may not be able to re-let all or a portion of that space, or the terms of re-letting (including the cost of concessions to tenants) may be less favorable to us than current lease terms. If we are unable to re-let promptly all or a substantial portion of the space located in our properties or if the rental rates we receive upon re-letting are significantly lower than current rates, our net income and ability to make expected distributions to our shareholders will be adversely affected due to the resulting reduction in revenues. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain tenants in any of our properties upon the expiration of their leases. See "Item 2. Properties - Lease Expirations" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information as to the scheduled lease expirations in our portfolio.

E-commerce can have an impact on our business.

The use of the internet by consumers continues to gain in popularity. The migration toward e-commerce is expected to continue. This increase in internet sales could result in a downturn in the business of our current tenants in their "brick and mortar" locations and could affect the way future tenants lease space.

While we devote considerable effort and resources to analyze and respond to tenant trends, preferences and consumer spending patterns, we cannot predict with certainty what future tenants will want, what future retail spaces will look like and how much revenue will be generated at traditional "bricks and mortar" locations. If we are unable to anticipate and respond promptly to trends in the market due to the illiquid nature of real estate (See the Risk Factor entitled, "Our ability to change our portfolio is limited because real estate investments are illiquid" below), our occupancy levels and financial results could suffer.

The economic environment may cause us to lose tenants and may impair our ability to borrow money to purchase properties, refinance existing debt or finance our current redevelopment projects.

Our operations and performance depend on general economic conditions, including the health of the consumer. The U.S. economy has historically experienced financial downturns from time to time, including a decline in consumer spending, credit tightening and high unemployment.

While we currently believe we have adequate sources of liquidity, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain mortgage loans to purchase additional properties, obtain financing to complete current redevelopment projects, or successfully refinance our properties as loans become due. To the extent that the availability of credit is limited, it would also adversely impact our notes receivable as counterparties may not be able to obtain the financing required to repay the loans upon maturity.

Political and economic uncertainty could have an adverse effect on us.

We cannot predict how current political and economic uncertainty, including uncertainty related to taxation, will affect our critical tenants, joint venture partners, lenders, financial institutions and general economic conditions, including the health and confidence of the consumer and the volatility of the stock market.

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Political and economic uncertainty poses a risk to us in that it may cause consumers to postpone discretionary spending in response to tighter credit, reduced consumer confidence and other macroeconomic factors affecting consumer spending behavior, resulting in a downturn in the business of our tenants. In the event current political and economic uncertainty results in financial turmoil affecting the banking system and financial markets or significant financial service institution failures, there could be a new or incremental tightening in the credit markets, low liquidity, and extreme volatility in fixed income, credit, currency and equity markets. Each of these could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

There are risks relating to investments in real estate.

Real property investments are subject to multiple risks. Real estate values are affected by a number of factors, including: changes in the general economic climate, local conditions (such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate in an area), the quality and philosophy of management, competition from other available space, the ability of the owner to provide adequate maintenance and insurance and to control variable operating costs. Retail properties, in particular, may be affected by changing perceptions of retailers or shoppers regarding the safety, convenience and attractiveness of the property and by the overall climate for the retail industry. Real estate values are also affected by such factors as government regulations, interest rate levels, the availability of financing and potential liability under, and changes in, environmental, zoning, tax and other laws. A significant portion of our income is derived from rental income from real property. Our income and cash flow would be adversely affected if we were unable to rent our vacant space to viable tenants on economically favorable terms. In the event of default by a tenant, we may experience delays in enforcing, as well as incur substantial costs to enforce, our rights as a landlord. In addition, certain significant expenditures associated with each equity investment (such as mortgage payments, real estate taxes and maintenance costs) are generally not reduced even though there may be a reduction in income from the investment.

Our ability to change our portfolio is limited because real estate investments are illiquid.

Equity investments in real estate are relatively illiquid and, therefore, our ability to change our portfolio promptly in response to changed conditions is limited, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and our ability to make distributions. Our Board of Trustees may establish investment criteria or limitations as it deems appropriate, but currently does not limit the number of properties in which we may seek to invest or on the concentration of investments in any one geographic region. As discussed under the heading "Our Board of Trustees may change our investment policy without shareholder approval " below, we could change our investment, disposition and financing policies and objectives without a vote of our shareholders, but such change may be delayed or more difficult to implement due to the illiquidity of real estate.

We could become highly leveraged, resulting in increased risk of default on our obligations and in an increase in debt service requirements, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and our ability to pay distributions. In addition, the viability of the interest rate hedges we use is subject to the strength of the counterparties.

We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, indebtedness to support our activities. Neither our Declaration of Trust nor any policy statement formally adopted by our Board of Trustees limits either the total amount of indebtedness or the specified percentage of indebtedness that we may incur. Accordingly, we could become more highly leveraged, resulting in increased risk of default on our obligations and in an increase in debt service requirements, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and our ability to make distributions.

Interest expense on our variable rate debt as of December 31, 2014 would increase by $3.3 million annually for a 100 basis point increase in interest rates. We may seek additional variable rate financing if and when pricing and other commercial and financial terms warrant. As such, we often hedge against the interest rate risk related to such additional variable rate debt, primarily through interest rate swaps but can use other means.

We enter into interest rate hedging transactions, including interest rate swaps and cap agreements, with counterparties, generally, the same lenders who made the loan in question. There can be no guarantee that the future financial condition of these counterparties will enable them to fulfill their obligations under these agreements.

Competition may adversely affect our ability to purchase properties and to attract and retain tenants.

There are numerous commercial developers, real estate companies, financial institutions and other investors with greater financial resources than we have that compete with us in seeking properties for acquisition and tenants who will lease space in our properties. Our competitors include other REITs, financial institutions, private funds, insurance companies, pension funds, private companies, family offices, sovereign wealth funds and individuals. This competition may result in a higher cost for properties than we wish to pay. In addition, retailers at our properties (both in our Core Portfolio and in the portfolios of the Funds) face increasing

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competition from outlet malls, discount shopping clubs, e-commerce, direct mail and telemarketing, which could (i) reduce rents payable to us and (ii) reduce our ability to attract and retain tenants at our properties leading to increased vacancy rates at our properties.

We could be adversely affected by poor market conditions where our properties are geographically concentrated.

Our performance depends on the economic conditions in markets in which our properties are concentrated. We have significant exposure to the greater New York and Chicago metropolitan regions, from which we derive 44% and 24% of the annual base rents within our Core Portfolio, respectively and 47% and 15% of annual base rents within our Funds, respectively. Our operating results could be adversely affected if market conditions, such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate, in these areas occur.

We have pursued, and may in the future continue to pursue extensive growth opportunities, including investing in new markets, which may result in significant demands on our operational, administrative and financial resources.

We are pursuing extensive growth opportunities, some of which have been, and in the future may be, in locations in which we have not historically invested. This expansion places significant demands on our operational, administrative and financial resources. The continued growth of our real estate portfolio can be expected to continue to place a significant strain on our resources. Our future performance will depend in part on our ability to successfully attract and retain qualified management personnel to manage the growth and operations of our business. In addition, the acquired properties may fail to operate at expected levels due to the numerous factors that may affect the value of real estate. There can be no assurance that we will have sufficient resources to identify and manage the properties.

Our inability to carry out our growth strategy could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Our earnings growth strategy is based on the acquisition and redevelopment of additional properties, including acquisitions of core properties through our Operating Partnership and our high return investment programs through Fund IV. The consummation of any future acquisitions will be subject to satisfactory completion of our extensive valuation analysis and due diligence review and to the negotiation of definitive documentation. We cannot be sure that we will be able to implement our strategy because we may have difficulty finding new properties, obtaining necessary entitlements, negotiating with new or existing tenants or securing acceptable financing.

Acquisitions of additional properties entail the risk that investments will fail to perform in accordance with expectations, including operating and leasing expectations. In the context of our business plan, "redevelopment" generally means an expansion or renovation of an existing property. Redevelopment is subject to numerous risks, including risks of construction delays, cost overruns or uncontrollable events that may increase project costs, new project commencement risks such as the receipt of zoning, occupancy and other required governmental approvals and permits, and incurring redevelopment costs in connection with projects that are not pursued to completion.

A component of our growth strategy is through private-equity type investments made through our RCP Venture. These include investments in operating retailers. The inability of the retailers to operate profitably would have an adverse impact on income realized from these investments. Through our investments in joint ventures we have also invested in operating businesses that have operational risk in addition to the risks associated with real estate investments, including among other risks, human capital issues, adequate supply of product and material, and merchandising issues.

Our redevelopment and construction activities could affect our operating results.

We intend to continue the selective redevelopment and construction of retail properties, with our project at City Point currently being our largest redevelopment project (see "Item 1. BUSINESS - INVESTING ACTIVITIES - Funds - Redevelopment Activities" for a description of the CityPoint project).

As opportunities arise, we expect to delay construction until sufficient pre-leasing is reached and financing is in place. Our redevelopment and construction activities include risks that:

We may abandon redevelopment opportunities after expending resources to determine feasibility;
Construction costs of a project may exceed our original estimates;
Occupancy rates and rents at a newly completed property may not be sufficient to make the property profitable;
Financing for redevelopment of a property may not be available to us on favorable terms;

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We may not complete construction and lease-up on schedule, resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs; and
We may not be able to obtain, or may experience delays in obtaining necessary zoning, land use, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations.

Additionally, the time frame required for redevelopment, construction and lease-up of these properties means that we may not realize a significant cash return for several years. If any of the above events occur, the redevelopment of properties may hinder our growth and have an adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows. In addition, new redevelopment activities, regardless of whether or not they are ultimately successful, typically require substantial time and attention from management.

Redevelopments and acquisitions may fail to perform as expected.

Our investment strategy includes the redevelopment and acquisition of retail properties in supply constrained markets in densely populated areas with high average household incomes and significant barriers to entry. The redevelopment and acquisition of properties entails risks that include the following, any of which could adversely affect our results of operations and our ability to meet our obligations:

The property may fail to achieve the returns we have projected, either temporarily or for extended periods;
We may not be able to identify suitable properties to acquire or may be unable to complete the acquisition of the properties we identify;
We may not be able to integrate an acquisition into our existing operations successfully;
Properties we redevelop or acquire may fail to achieve the occupancy or rental rates we project, within the time frames we project, at the time we make the decision to invest, which may result in the properties' failure to achieve the returns we projected;
Our pre-acquisition evaluation of the physical condition of each new investment may not detect certain defects or identify necessary repairs until after the property is acquired, which could significantly increase our total acquisition costs or decrease cash flow from the property; and
Our investigation of a property or building prior to our acquisition, and any representations we may receive from the seller of such building or property, may fail to reveal various liabilities, which could reduce the cash flow from the property or increase our acquisition cost.

We operate through a partnership structure, which could have an adverse effect on our ability to manage our assets.

Our primary property-owning vehicle is the Operating Partnership, of which we are the general partner. Our acquisition of properties through the Operating Partnership in exchange for interests in the Operating Partnership may permit certain tax deferral advantages to limited partners who contribute properties to the Operating Partnership. Since properties contributed to the Operating Partnership may have unrealized gains attributable to the differences between the fair market value and adjusted tax basis in such properties prior to contribution, the sale of such properties could cause adverse tax consequences to the limited partners who contributed such properties. Although we, as the general partner of the Operating Partnership, generally have no obligation to consider the tax consequences of our actions to any limited partner, we own several properties subject to material contractual restrictions for varying periods of time designed to minimize the adverse tax consequences to the limited partners who contributed such properties. Such restrictions may result in significantly reduced flexibility to manage some of our assets.

Exclusivity obligation to our Funds.

Under the terms of Fund IV, our primary goal is to seek investments for Fund IV, subject to certain exceptions. We may only pursue opportunities to acquire retail properties directly through the Operating Partnership if (i) the ownership of the acquisition opportunity by Fund IV would create a material conflict of interest for us; (ii) we require the acquisition opportunity for a "like-kind" exchange; (iii) the consideration payable for the acquisition opportunity is our Common Shares, OP Units or other securities or (iv) the investment is outside the parameters of our investment goals for Fund IV (which, in general, seeks more opportunistic level returns). As a result, we may not be able to make attractive acquisitions directly and instead may only receive a minority interest in such acquisitions through Fund IV.

Risks of joint ventures.

Partnership or joint venture investments may involve risks not otherwise present for investments made solely by us, including the possibility that our partner or co-venturer might become bankrupt, and that our partner or co-venturer may take action contrary to our instructions, requests, policies or objectives, including our policy with respect to maintaining our qualification as a REIT. Other risks of joint venture investments include impasse on decisions, such as a sale, because neither we nor a joint venture partner

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would have full control over the joint venture. Also, there is no limitation under our organizational documents as to the amount of our funds that may be invested in joint ventures.

Additionally, our partners or co-venturers may engage in malfeasance in spite of our efforts to perform a high level of due diligence on them. Such acts may or may not be covered by insurance. Finally, partners and co-venturers may engage in illegal activities which may jeopardize an investment and/or subject us to reputational risk.

Any disputes that may arise between joint venture partners and us may result in litigation or arbitration that would increase our expenses and prevent our officers and/or directors from focusing their time and effort on our business. Consequently, actions by or disputes with joint venture partners might result in subjecting properties owned by the joint venture to additional risk. In addition, we may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of our third-party joint venture partners.

Historically our Fund I and Mervyns I joint ventures provided Promote income. There can be no assurance that the joint ventures will continue to operate profitably and thus provide additional Promote income in the future. These factors could limit the return that we receive from such investments or cause our cash flows to be lower than our estimates. In addition, a partner or co-venturer may not have access to sufficient capital to satisfy its funding obligations to the joint venture.

Our structured financing portfolio is subject to specific risks relating to the structure and terms of the instruments and the underlying collateral.

We invest in notes receivables and preferred equity investments that are collateralized by the underlying real estate, a direct interest or the borrower’s ownership interest in the entities that own the properties and/or by the borrower’s personal guarantee. The underlying assets are sometimes subordinate in payment and collateral to more senior loans. The ability of a borrower or entity to make payments on these investments may be subject to the senior lender and/or the performance of the underlying real estate. In the event of a default by the borrower or entity on its senior loan, our investment will only be satisfied after the senior loan and we may not be able to recover the full value of the investment. In the event of a bankruptcy of an entity in which we have a preferred equity interest, or in which the borrower has pledged its interest, the assets of the entity may not be sufficient to satisfy our investment.

Market factors could have an adverse effect on our share price and our ability to access the public equity markets.

One of the factors that may influence the trading price of our Common Shares is the annual dividend rate on our Common Shares as a percentage of its market price. An increase in market interest rates may lead purchasers of our Common Shares to seek a higher annual dividend rate, which could adversely affect the market price of our Common Shares. A decline in our share price, as a result of this or other market factors, could unfavorably impact our ability to raise additional equity in the public markets.

The loss of a key executive officer could have an adverse effect on us.

Our success depends on the contribution of key management members. The loss of the services of Kenneth F. Bernstein, President and Chief Executive Officer, or other key executive-level employees could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Management continues to strengthen our team and provide for succession planning, but there can be no assurance that such planning will be capable of implementation or of the success of such efforts. We have obtained key-man life insurance for Mr. Bernstein. In addition, we have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Bernstein; however, it can be terminated by Mr. Bernstein in his discretion. We have not entered into employment agreements with other key executive-level employees.

Our Board of Trustees may change our investment policy or objectives without shareholder approval.

Our Board of Trustees may determine to change our investment and financing policies or objectives, our growth strategy and our debt, capitalization, distribution, acquisition, disposition and operating policies. Our Board of Trustees may establish investment criteria or limitations as it deems appropriate, but currently does not limit the number of properties in which we may seek to invest or on the concentration of investments in any one geographic region. Although our Board of Trustees has no present intention to revise or amend our strategies and policies, it may do so at any time without a vote by our shareholders. Accordingly, the results of decisions made by our Board of Trustees as implemented by management may or may not serve the interests of all of our shareholders and could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations, including our ability to distribute cash to shareholders or qualify as a REIT.

Distribution requirements imposed by law limit our operating flexibility.


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To maintain our status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we are generally required to distribute to our shareholders at least 90% of our taxable income for each calendar year. Our taxable income is determined without regard to any deduction for dividends paid and by excluding net capital gains. To the extent that we satisfy the distribution requirement, but distribute less than 100% of our taxable income, we will be subject to federal corporate income tax on our undistributed income. In addition, we will incur a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which our distributions in any year are less than the sum of (i) 85% of our ordinary income for that year; (ii) 95% of our capital gain net income for that year; and (iii) 100% of our undistributed taxable income from prior years. We intend to continue to make distributions to our shareholders to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and to minimize exposure to federal income and excise taxes. Differences in timing between the receipt of income and the payment of expenses in determining our income as well as required debt amortization payments and the capitalization of certain expenses could require us to borrow funds on a short-term basis to meet the distribution requirements that are necessary to achieve the tax benefits associated with qualifying as a REIT. The distribution requirements also severely limit our ability to retain earnings to acquire and improve properties or retire outstanding debt.

There can be no assurance we have qualified or will remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.

We believe that we have consistently met the requirements for qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes beginning with our taxable year ended December 31, 1993, and we intend to continue to meet these requirements in the future. However, qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, for which there may be only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. No assurance can be given that we have qualified or will remain qualified as a REIT. The Internal Revenue Code provisions and income tax regulations applicable to REITs differ significantly from those applicable to other corporations. The determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely within our control can potentially affect our ability to continue to qualify as a REIT. In addition, no assurance can be given that future legislation, regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions will not significantly change the requirements for qualification as a REIT or adversely affect the federal income tax consequences of such qualification. Under current law, if we fail to qualify as a REIT, we would not be allowed a deduction for dividends paid to shareholders in computing our net taxable income. In addition, our income would be subject to tax at the regular corporate rates. Also, we could be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost. Cash available for distribution to our shareholders would be significantly reduced for each year in which we do not qualify as a REIT. In that event, we would not be required to continue to make distributions. Although we currently intend to continue to qualify as a REIT, it is possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause us, without the consent of our shareholders, to revoke the REIT election or to otherwise take action that would result in disqualification.

Legislative or regulatory tax changes could have an adverse effect on us.

There are a number of issues associated with an investment in a REIT that are related to the federal income tax laws, including, but not limited to, the consequences of our failing to continue to qualify as a REIT. At any time, the federal income tax laws governing REITs or the administrative interpretations of those laws may be amended or modified. Any new laws or interpretations may take effect retroactively and could adversely affect us or our shareholders. Reduced tax rates applicable to certain corporate dividends paid to most domestic noncorporate shareholders are not generally available to REIT shareholders since a REITs income generally is not subject to corporate level tax. As a result, investment in non-REIT corporations may be viewed as relatively more attractive than investment in REITs by domestic noncorporate investors. This could adversely affect the market price of our shares.

Changes in accounting standards may adversely impact our financial results.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), in conjunction with the Securities and Exchange Commission, has several key projects on their agenda that could impact how we currently account for our material transactions, including, but not limited to, lease accounting and other convergence projects with the International Accounting Standards Board. In addition, the FASB has the ability to introduce new projects to its agenda which may also impact how we account for our material transactions. At this time, we are unable to predict with certainty which, if any, proposals may be passed, what new legislation may be implemented or what level of impact any such proposal could have on the presentation of our consolidated financial statements, our results of operations and our financial ratios required by our debt covenants.

Limits on ownership of our capital shares.

For us to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, among other requirements, not more than 50% of the value of our capital shares may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code to include certain entities) at any time during the last half of each taxable year, and such capital shares must be beneficially owned by 100 or more persons during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months or during a proportionate part of a shorter taxable year (in each case, other than the first such year). Our Declaration of Trust includes certain restrictions regarding transfers of our capital

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shares and ownership limits that are intended to assist us in satisfying these limitations, among other purposes. These restrictions and limits may not be adequate in all cases, however, to prevent the transfer of our capital shares in violation of the ownership limitations. The ownership limit discussed above may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing someone from taking control of us.

Actual or constructive ownership of our capital shares in excess of the share ownership limits contained in our Declaration of Trust would cause the violative transfer or ownership to be null and void from the beginning and subject to purchase by us at a price equal to the fair market value of such shares (determined in accordance with the rules set forth in our Declaration of Trust). As a result, if a violative transfer were made, the recipient of the shares would not acquire any economic or voting rights attributable to the transferred shares. Additionally, the constructive ownership rules for these limits are complex and groups of related individuals or entities may be deemed a single owner and consequently in violation of the share ownership limits.

Concentration of ownership by certain investors.

As of December 31, 2014, four institutional shareholders own 5% or more individually, and 39.8% in the aggregate, of our Common Shares. A significant concentration of ownership may allow an investor or a group of investors to exert a greater influence over our management and affairs and may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of us.

Restrictions on a potential change of control.

Our Board of Trustees is authorized by our Declaration of Trust to establish and issue one or more series of preferred shares without shareholder approval. We have not established any series of preferred shares. However, the establishment and issuance of a series of preferred shares could make more difficult a change of control of us that could be in the best interests of the shareholders. In addition, we have entered into an employment agreement with our Chief Executive Officer and severance agreements are in place with our executives which provide that, upon the occurrence of a change in control of us and either the termination of their employment without cause (as defined) or their resignation for good reason (as defined), those executive officers would be entitled to certain termination or severance payments made by us (which may include a lump sum payment equal to defined percentages of annual salary and prior years' average bonuses, paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the respective agreement), which could deter a change of control of us that could be in the best interests of the shareholders.

Certain provisions of Maryland law may limit the ability of a third party to acquire control of our Company.

Under the Maryland General Corporation Law, as amended, which we refer to as the "MGCL," as applicable to REITs, certain "business combinations," including certain mergers, consolidations, share exchanges and asset transfers and certain issuances and reclassifications of equity securities, between a Maryland REIT and any person who beneficially owns 10% or more of the voting power of the trust's outstanding voting shares or an affiliate or an associate, as defined in the MGCL, of the trust who, at any time within the two-year period immediately prior to the date in question, was the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting power of the then-outstanding shares of beneficial interest of the trust, which we refer to as an "interested shareholder," or an affiliate of the interested shareholder, are prohibited for five years after the most recent date on which the interested shareholder becomes an interested shareholder. After that five-year period, any such business combination must be recommended by the board of trustees of the trust and approved by the affirmative vote of at least (1) 80% of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of outstanding voting shares of beneficial interest of the trust and (2) two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of voting shares of the trust other than shares held by the interested shareholder with whom, or with whose affiliate, the business combination is to be effected or held by an affiliate or associate of the interested shareholder, unless, among other conditions, the trust's common shareholders receive a minimum price, as defined in the MGCL, for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested shareholder for its Common Shares.

These provisions of the MGCL do not apply, however, to business combinations that are approved or exempted by the board of trustees of the trust before the interested shareholder becomes an interested shareholder, and a person is not an interested shareholder if the board of trustees approved in advance the transaction by which the person otherwise would have become an interested shareholder. In approving a transaction, our Board of Trustees may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of approval, with any terms and conditions determined by the Board.

The MGCL also provides that holders of "control shares" of a Maryland REIT (defined as voting shares that, when aggregated with all other shares owned by the acquirer or in respect of which the acquirer is entitled to exercise or direct the exercise of voting power (except solely by virtue of a revocable proxy), would entitle the acquirer to exercise one of three increasing ranges of voting power in electing trustees) acquired in a "control share acquisition" (defined as the direct or indirect acquisition of ownership or control of "control shares") have no voting rights except to the extent approved by the affirmative vote of holders of at least two-thirds of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding shares owned by the acquirer, by officers or by employees who

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are also trustees of the trust. Our Bylaws contain a provision exempting from the control share acquisition statute any and all acquisitions by any person of our shares of beneficial interest. Our Bylaws can be amended by our Board of Trustees by majority vote, and there can be no assurance that this provision will not be amended or eliminated at any time in the future.

Additionally, Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the MGCL permits our Board of Trustees, without shareholder approval and regardless of what is currently provided in our Declaration of Trust or Bylaws, to elect to be subject to certain provisions relating to corporate governance that may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a transaction or a change of control of our Company that might involve a premium to the market price of our Common Shares or otherwise be in the best interests of our shareholders. We are subject to some of these provisions (for example, a two-thirds vote requirement for removing a trustee) by provisions of our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws unrelated to Subtitle 8.

Becoming subject to, or the potential to become subject to, these provisions of the MGCL could inhibit, delay or prevent a transaction or a change of control of our Company that might involve a premium price for our shareholders or otherwise be in our or their best interests. In addition, the provisions of our Declaration of Trust on removal of trustees and the provisions of our Bylaws regarding advance notice of shareholder nominations of trustees and other business proposals and restricting shareholder action outside of a shareholders meeting unless such action is taken by unanimous written consent could have a similar effect.

Our rights and shareholders' rights to take action against trustees and officers are limited, which could limit recourse in the event of actions not in the best interests of shareholders.

As permitted by Maryland law, our Declaration of Trust eliminates the liability of our trustees and officers to the Company and its shareholders for money damages, except for liability resulting from:

actual receipt of an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services; or
a final judgment based upon a finding of active and deliberate dishonesty by the trustee or officer that was material to the cause of action adjudicated.

In addition, our Declaration of Trust authorizes, and our Bylaws obligate, us to indemnify each present or former trustee or officer, to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law, who is made a party to any proceeding because of his or her service to our Company. As part of these indemnification obligations, we may be obligated to fund the defense costs incurred by our trustees and officers.

Outages, computer viruses and similar events could disrupt our operations.

We rely on information technology networks and systems, some of which are owned and operated by third parties, to process, transmit and store electronic information. Any of these systems may be susceptible to outages due to fire, floods, power loss, telecommunications failures, terrorist attacks and similar events. Despite the implementation of network security measures, our systems and those of third parties on which we rely may also be vulnerable to computer viruses and similar disruptions. If we and the third parties on whom we rely are unable to prevent such outages and breaches, our operations could be disrupted.

Increased Information Technology ("IT") security threats and more sophisticated computer crime could pose a risk to our systems, networks and services.

Cyber incidents can result from deliberate attacks or unintentional events. There have been an increased number of significant cyber attacks targeted at the retail, insurance, financial and banking industries that include, but are not limited to, gaining unauthorized access to digital systems for purposes of misappropriating assets or sensitive information, corrupting data or causing operational disruption. Cyber attacks may also be carried out in a manner that does not require gaining unauthorized access, such as by causing denial-of-service attacks on websites. Cyber attacks by third parties or insiders utilizes techniques that range from highly sophisticated efforts to electronically circumvent network security or overwhelm website to more traditional intelligence gathering and social engineering aimed at obtaining information necessary to gain access.

Increased global IT security threats are more sophisticated and targeted computer crimes pose a risk to the security of our systems and networks and the confidentiality, availability and integrity of our data. The open nature of interconnected technologies may allow for a network or Web outage or a privacy breach that reveals sensitive data or transmission of harmful/malicious code to business partners and clients. The techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently and may be difficult to detect for long periods of time, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or implement adequate preventive measures.

Cyber attacks may cause substantial cost and other negative consequences, which may include, but are not limited to:

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Compromising of confidential information;
Manipulation and destruction of data;
Loss of trade secrets;
System downtimes and operational disruptions;
Remediation cost that may include liability for stolen assets or information and repairing system damage that may have been caused. Remediation may include incentives offered to customers, tenants or other business partners in an effort to maintain the business relationships or due to legal requirements imposed by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 or the Privacy of Consumer Financial Information Rule;
Loss of revenues resulting from unauthorized use of proprietary information;
Cost to deploy additional protection strategies, training employees and engaging third party experts and consultants;
Reputational damage adversely affecting investor confidence; and
Litigation.

While we attempt to mitigate these risks by employing a number of measures, including a dedicated IT team, employee training and background checks, comprehensive monitoring of our networks and systems, and maintenance of backup systems and redundancy along with purchasing available insurance coverage, our systems, networks and services remain potentially vulnerable to advanced threats.

Third Party Vendor Risk - Network and Data redundancy

We are dependent and rely on third party vendors including Cloud providers for redundancy of our network, system data, security and data integrity. If a vendor fails to provide services as agreed, suffers outages, business interruptions, financial difficulties or bankruptcy we may experience service interruption, delays or loss of information. Cloud computing is dependent upon having access to an internet connection in order to retrieve data. If a natural disaster, blackout or other unforeseen event were to occur that disrupted the ability to obtain an internet connection we may experience a slowdown or delay in our operations. We conduct appropriate due diligence on all services providers and restrict access, use and disclosure of personal information. We engage vendors with formal written agreements clearly defining the roles of the parties specifying privacy and data security responsibilities.

Climate change and catastrophic risk from natural perils.

Some of our current properties could be subject to potential natural or other disasters. We may acquire properties that are located in areas which are subject to natural disasters. Any properties located in coastal regions would therefore be affected by any future increases in sea levels or in the frequency or severity of hurricanes and tropical storms, whether such increases are caused by global climate changes or other factors.

Climate change is a long-term change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods of time that range from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in the average weather conditions or a change in the distribution of weather events with respect to an average, for example, greater or fewer extreme weather events. Climate change may be limited to a specific region, or may occur across the whole Earth.

There may be significant physical effects of climate change that have the potential to have a material effect on our business and operations. These effects can impact our personnel, physical assets, tenants and overall operations.
Physical impacts of climate change may include:

Increased storm intensity and severity of weather (e.g., floods or hurricanes);
Sea level rise; and
Extreme temperatures.

As a result of these physical impacts from climate-related events, we may be vulnerable to the following:

Risks of property damage to our retail properties;
Indirect financial and operational impacts from disruptions to the operations of major tenants located in our retail properties from severe weather, such as hurricanes or floods;
Increased insurance premiums and deductibles, or a decrease in the availability of coverage, for properties in areas subject to severe weather;
Increased insurance claims and liabilities;
Increases in energy costs impacting operational returns;
Changes in the availability or quality of water, or other natural resources on which the tenant's business depends;

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Decreased consumer demand for consumer products or services resulting from physical changes associated with climate change (e.g., warmer temperatures or decreasing shoreline could reduce demand for residential and commercial properties previously viewed as desirable);
Incorrect long term valuation of an equity investment due to changing conditions not previously anticipated at the time of the investment; and
Economic disruptions arising from the above.

Possible liability relating to environmental matters.

Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, as an owner of real property, we may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, in or under our property, as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including government fines and penalties and damages for injuries to persons and adjacent property). These laws may impose liability without regard to whether, we knew of or were responsible for, the presence or disposal of those substances. This liability may be imposed on us in connection with the activities of an operator of, or tenant at, the property. The cost of any required remediation, removal, fines or personal or property damages and our liability therefore could exceed the value of the property and/or our aggregate assets. In addition, the presence of those substances, or the failure to properly dispose of or remove those substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent that property or to borrow using that property as collateral, which, in turn, could reduce our revenues and affect our ability to make distributions.

A property can also be adversely affected either through physical contamination or by virtue of an adverse effect upon value attributable to the migration of hazardous or toxic substances, or other contaminants that have or may have emanated from other properties. Although our tenants are primarily responsible for any environmental damages and claims related to the leased premises, in the event of the bankruptcy or inability of any of our tenants to satisfy any obligations with respect to the property leased to that tenant, we may be required to satisfy such obligations. In addition, we may be held directly liable for any such damages or claims irrespective of the provisions of any lease.

From time to time, in connection with the conduct of our business, and prior to the acquisition of any property from a third party or as required by our financing sources, we authorize the preparation of Phase I environmental reports and, when necessary, Phase II environmental reports, with respect to our properties. Based upon these environmental reports and our ongoing review of our properties, we are currently not aware of any environmental condition with respect to any of our properties that we believe would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us. There can be no assurance, however, that the environmental reports will reveal all environmental conditions at our properties or that the following will not expose us to material liability in the future:

The discovery of previously unknown environmental conditions;
Changes in law;
Activities of tenants; and
Activities relating to properties in the vicinity of our properties.

Changes in laws increasing the potential liability for environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions on discharges or other conditions may result in significant unanticipated expenditures or may otherwise adversely affect the operations of our tenants, which could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

Uninsured losses or a loss in excess of insured limits could adversely affect our financial condition.

We carry comprehensive general liability, all-risk property, extended coverage, loss of rent insurance, and environmental liability on our properties, with policy specifications and insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. However, with respect to those properties where the leases do not provide for abatement of rent under any circumstances, we generally do not maintain loss of rent insurance. In addition, there are certain types of losses, such as losses resulting from wars, terrorism or acts of God that generally are not insured because they are either uninsurable or not economically insurable. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose capital invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenues from a property, while remaining obligated for any mortgage indebtedness or other financial obligations related to the property. Any loss of these types would adversely affect our financial condition.

Future terrorist attacks or civil unrest could harm the demand for, and the value of, our properties.

Future terrorist attacks, civil unrest and other acts of terrorism or war, could harm the demand for, and the value of, our properties. Terrorist attacks could directly impact the value of our properties through damage, destruction, loss or increased security costs, and the availability of insurance for such acts may be limited or may be subject to substantial cost increases. To the extent that

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our tenants are impacted by future attacks, their ability to continue to honor obligations under their existing leases could be adversely affected. A decrease in retail demand could make it difficult for us to renew or re-lease our properties at lease rates equal to or above historical rates. These acts might erode business and consumer confidence and spending, and might result in increased volatility in national and international financial markets and economies. Any one of these events might decrease demand for real estate, decrease or delay the occupancy of our properties, and limit our access to capital or increase our cost of raising capital.


ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.

None.


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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.

RETAIL PROPERTIES

The discussion and tables in this Item 2. include properties held through our Core Portfolio and our Funds. We define our Core Portfolio as those properties either 100% owned by, or partially owned through joint venture interests by, the Operating Partnership, or subsidiaries thereof, not including those properties owned through our Funds.

As of December 31, 2014, there are 87 operating properties in our Core Portfolio totaling approximately 5.4 million square feet of gross leasable area ("GLA"). The Core Portfolio properties are located in 12 states and the District of Columbia and primarily consist of street retail and dense suburban shopping centers. These properties are diverse in size, ranging from approximately 2,000 to 900,000 square feet and as of December 31, 2014, were, in total, 96% occupied.

As of December 31, 2014, we owned and operated 25 properties totaling approximately 3.0 million square feet of GLA in our Funds, excluding 31 properties under redevelopment. In addition to shopping centers, the Funds have invested in mixed-use properties, which generally include retail activities. The Fund properties are located in 10 states and the District of Columbia and as of December 31, 2014, were, in total, 85% occupied.

Within our Core Portfolio and Funds, we had approximately 700 leases as of December 31, 2014. A majority of our rental revenues were from national retailers and consist of rents received under long-term leases. These leases generally provide for the monthly payment of fixed minimum rent and the tenants' pro-rata share of the real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and common area maintenance of the shopping centers. Certain of our leases also provide for the payment of rent based on a percentage of a tenant's gross sales in excess of a stipulated annual amount, either in addition to, or in place of, minimum rents. Minimum rents, percentage rents and expense reimbursements accounted for approximately 91% of our total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Three of our Core Portfolio properties and five of our Fund properties are subject to long-term ground leases in which a third party owns and has leased the underlying land to us. We pay rent for the use of the land and are responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the building and improvements at all eight locations.

No individual property contributed in excess of 10% of our total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 or 2012. See Note 8 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for information on the mortgage debt pertaining to our properties. The following sets forth more specific information with respect to each of our shopping centers at December 31, 2014:

Retail Property
 
Location
 
Year
Constructed
(C)
Acquired
(A)
 
Ownership
Interest
 
GLA
 
Occupancy
%
12/31/14 (1)
 
Annual
Base
Rent (2)
 
Annual
Base
Rent
PSF
 
Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration
Core Portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STREET AND URBAN RETAIL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chicago Metro
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
664 N. Michigan
 
Chicago
 
2013 (A)
 
Fee
 
18,141

 
100
%
 
$
4,303,538

 
$
237.23

 
Tommy Bahama 2029/2039
Ann Taylor Loft 2028/2033
840 N. Michigan
 
Chicago
 
2014 (A)
 
Fee/JV
 
87,135

 
100
%
 
7,044,900

 
80.85

 
H&M 2018/2028 Verizon 2024/2034
Rush and Walton Streets (4)
 
Chicago
 
2011/14
 
Fee
 
41,432

 
100
%
 
6,303,696

 
152.15

 
Lululemon 2019/2029
Brioni 2023/2033
BHLDN 2023/2033 Marc Jacobs
613-623 West Diversey
 
Chicago
 
2006
 
Fee
 
19,265

 
67
%
 
708,951

 
54.53

 

651-671 West Diversey
 
Chicago
 
2011
 
Fee
 
46,259

 
100
%
 
1,909,285

 
41.27

 
Trader Joe's 2021/2041
Urban Outfitters 2021/2031
Clark Street and W. Diversey (5)
 
Chicago
 
2011/12
 
Fee
 
23,531

 
87
%
 
1,053,247

 
51.62

 
Ann Taylor 2021/2031
Akira 2018/2028

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Retail Property
 
Location
 
Year
Constructed
(C)
Acquired
(A)
 
Ownership
Interest
 
GLA
 
Occupancy
%
12/31/14 (1)
 
Annual
Base
Rent (2)
 
Annual
Base
Rent
PSF
 
Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration
Halsted and Armitage (6)
 
Chicago
 
2011/12
 
Fee
 
44,658

 
95
%
 
1,836,615

 
43.26

 
Intermix 2017/2022
BCBG 2018/2028
Club Monaco 2016/2021
North Lincoln Park (7)
 
Chicago
 
2011/14
 
Fee
 
51,255

 
87
%
 
1,698,169

 
38.29

 
Aldo 2019/2024
Carhartt 2021/2031
Total Chicago Metro
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
331,676

 
94
%
 
24,858,401

 
79.37

 
 
New York Metro
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
83 Spring Street
 
Manhattan
 
2012 (A)
 
Fee
 
3,000

 
100
%
 
623,884

 
207.96

 
Paper Source 2022/2027
152-154 Spring Street
 
Manhattan
 
2014 (A)
 
Fee/JV
 
2,936

 
100
%
 
2,139,360

 
728.66

 
Kate Spade Saturday 2015/2025
15 Mercer Street
 
Manhattan
 
2011 (A)
 
Fee
 
3,375

 
100
%
 
406,494

 
120.44

 
3 x 1 Denim 2021/—
East 17th Street
 
Manhattan
 
2008 (A)
 
Fee
 
11,467

 
%
 

 

 

West 54th Street
 
Manhattan
 
2007 (A)
 
Fee
 
5,773

 
92
%
 
2,196,061

 
412.09

 
Stage Coach Tavern 2033/—
61 Main Street
 
Westport
 
2014 (A)
 
Fee
 
3,400

 
100
%
 
351,560

 
103.40

 

181 Main Street
 
Westport
 
2012 (A)
 
Fee
 
11,350

 
100
%
 
848,683

 
74.77

 
TD Bank 2026/2041
4401 White Plains Road
 
Bronx
 
2011 (A)
 
Fee
 
12,964

 
100
%
 
625,000

 
48.21

 
Walgreens
2060/—
Bartow Avenue
 
Bronx
 
2005 (C)
 
Fee
 
14,676

 
100
%
 
467,987

 
31.89

 
Sleepy's 2019/—
239 Greenwich Avenue
 
Greenwich
 
1998 (A)
 
Fee/JV
 
16,553

(8)
27
%
 
388,573

 
85.58

 

252-256 Greenwich Avenue
 
Greenwich
 
2014 (A)
 
Fee
 
9,172

 
100
%
 
1,210,630

 
131.99

 
Calypso 2016/2026 Jack Wills 2020/2025 Madewell 2020/2025
2914 Third Avenue
 
Bronx
 
2006 (A)
 
Fee
 
40,320

 
100
%
 
887,172

 
22.00

 
Planet Fitness 2027/2042
868 Broadway
 
Manhattan
 
2013 (A)
 
Fee
 
2,031

 
100
%
 
682,069

 
335.83

 
Dr Martens 2022/2027
313-315 Bowery
 
Manhattan
 
2013 (A)
 
Fee
 
6,600

 
100
%
 
435,600

 
66.00

 

120 West Broadway
 
Manhattan
 
2013 (A)
 
Fee
 
13,638

 
82
%
 
1,613,503

 
144.86

 
HSBC Bank 2021/2031
Citibank 2022/2037
131-135 Prince Street
 
Manhattan
 
2014 (A)
 
Fee
 
3,200

 
100
%
 
1,232,352

 
385.11

 
Follie Follie 2020/2030 Uno de 50 2017/2022
Shops at Grand
 
Queens
 
2014 (A)
 
Fee
 
99,975

 
91
%
 
2,736,357

 
29.99

 
Stop and Shop 2023/2043
2520 Flatbush Avenue
 
Brooklyn
 
2014 (A)
 
Fee
 
29,114

 
100
%
 
1,049,538

 
36.05

 
Bob's Discount Furniture 2028/2033 Capital One 2024/2034
Total New York Metro
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
289,544

 
88
%
 
17,894,823

 
70.35

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Retail Property
 
Location
 
Year
Constructed
(C)
Acquired
(A)
 
Ownership
Interest
 
GLA
 
Occupancy
%
12/31/14 (1)
 
Annual
Base
Rent (2)
 
Annual
Base
Rent
PSF
 
Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration
District of Columbia Metro
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1739-53 & 1801-03 Connecticut Avenue
 
Washington D.C.
 
2012 (A)
 
Fee
 
22,907

 
100
%
 
1,328,703

 
58.00

 
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
2020/—
TD Bank 2024/2044
Rhode Island Place Shopping Center
 
Washington D.C.
 
2012 (A)
 
Fee
 
57,529

 
100
%
 
1,647,929

 
28.65

 
TJ Maxx 2017/—
M Street and Wisonsin Corridor (9)
 
Washington D.C.
 
2011/14 (A)
 
Fee/JV
 
31,629

 
100
%
 
2,523,512

 
79.78

 
Lacoste 2015/2025
Juicy Couture 2018/2028
Coach 2017/—
Total District of Columbia Metro
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
112,065

 
100
%
 
5,500,144

 
49.08

 
 
Boston Metro
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 


 


 


 
 
330-340 River Street
 
Cambridge
 
2012 (A)
 
Fee
 
54,226

 
100
%
 
1,130,470

 
20.85

 
Whole Foods 2021/2051
Total Boston Metro
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
54,226

 
100
%
 
1,130,470

 
20.85

 
 
TOTAL STREET AND URBAN RETAIL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
787,511

 
93
%
 
49,383,838

 
67.29

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUBURBAN PROPERTIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Jersey
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elmwood Park Shopping Center
 
Elmwood Park
 
1998 (A)
 
Fee
 
149,070

 
97
%
 
3,685,445

 
25.41

 
A&P 2017/2052
Walgreen’s 2022/2062
Marketplace of Absecon
 
Absecon
 
1998 (A)
 
Fee
 
104,556

 
95
%
 
1,427,696

 
14.41

 
Rite Aid 2020/2040
White Horse Liquors 2019/202024
60 Orange Street
 
Bloomfield
 
2012 (A)
 
Fee/JV
 
101,715

 
100
%
 
695,000

 
6.83

 
Home Depot 2032/2052
New York
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Village Commons Shopping Center
 
Smithtown
 
1998 (A)
 
Fee
 
87,330

 
98
%
 
2,689,355

 
31.40

 

Branch Shopping Center
 
Smithtown
 
1998 (A)
 
LI (3)
 
127,241

 
76
%
 
2,411,650

 
25.07

 
CVS 2020/—
LA Fitness 2027/2042
Amboy Road
 
Staten Island
 
2005 (A)
 
LI (3)
 
63,290

 
100
%
 
1,957,236

 
30.92

 
Stop & Shop 2028/2043
Pacesetter Park Shopping Center
 
Ramapo
 
1999 (A)
 
Fee
 
97,604

 
88
%
 
1,074,806

 
12.58

 
Stop & Shop 2020/2040
West Shore Expressway
 
Staten Island
 
2007 (A)
 
Fee
 
55,000

 
100
%
 
1,391,500

 
25.30

 
LA Fitness 2022/2037
Crossroads Shopping Center
 
White Plains
 
1998 (A)
 
Fee/JV (10)
 
310,652

 
94
%
 
6,717,288

 
23.00

 
Kmart 2017/2032
Home Goods 2018/2033
PetSmart 2024/2039
New Loudon Center
 
Latham
 
1993 (A)
 
Fee
 
255,673

 
100
%
 
1,989,333

 
7.78

 
Price Chopper 2015/2035
AC Moore 2016/—
Hobby Lobby 2021/2031
28 Jericho Turnpike
 
Westbury
 
2012 (A)
 
Fee
 
96,363

 
100
%
 
1,650,000

 
17.12

 
Kohl's 2020/2050
Bedford Green
 
Bedford Hills
 
2014 (A)
 
Fee
 
90,472

 
91
%
 
2,450,543

 
29.70

 
Shop Rite 2016/2031
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Retail Property
 
Location
 
Year
Constructed
(C)
Acquired
(A)
 
Ownership
Interest
 
GLA
 
Occupancy
%
12/31/14 (1)
 
Annual
Base
Rent (2)
 
Annual
Base
Rent
PSF
 
Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration
Connecticut
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Town Line Plaza
 
Rocky Hill
 
1998 (A)
 
Fee
 
206,346

 
99
%
 
1,716,160

 
16.14

 
Stop & Shop 2024/2064
Wal-Mart(11)
Massachusetts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Methuen Shopping Center
 
Methuen
 
1998 (A)
 
Fee
 
130,021

 
100
%
 
1,027,936

 
7.91

 
Market Basket 2015/—
Wal-Mart 2016/2051
Crescent Plaza
 
Brockton
 
1993 (A)
 
Fee
 
218,148

 
94
%
 
1,765,676

 
8.60

 
Supervalu 2017/2047
Home Depot 2021/2056
201 Needham Street
 
Newton
 
2014 (A)
 
Fee
 
20,409

 
100
%
 
591,861

 
29.00

 
Michael's 2023/2033
Vermont
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Gateway Shopping Center
 
South Burlington
 
1999 (A)
 
Fee
 
101,655

 
100
%
 
2,033,128

 
20.00

 
Supervalu 2024/2053
Illinois
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Hobson West Plaza
 
Naperville
 
1998 (A)
 
Fee
 
99,137

 
94
%
 
1,121,625

 
11.99

 
Garden Fresh Markets 2017/2022
Indiana
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Merrillville Plaza
 
Hobart
 
1998 (A)
 
Fee
 
236,087

 
100
%
 
3,347,323

 
14.25

 
TJ Maxx 2019/2034
Art Van 2023/2038
Michigan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Bloomfield Town Square
 
Bloomfield Hills
 
1998 (A)
 
Fee
 
235,786

 
100
%
 
3,570,885

 
15.14

 
TJ Maxx 2019/2034
Home Goods 2016/2026
Best Buy 2021/2041
Dick's Sporting Goods 2023/2043
Ohio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Mad River Station (12)
 
Dayton
 
1999 (A)
 
Fee
 
123,335

 
83
%
 
1,332,503

 
13.06

 
Babies ‘R’ Us 2015/2020
Delaware
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

Brandywine Town Center
 
Wilmington
 
2003 (A)
 
Fee/JV (13)
 
900,869

 
94
%
 
13,929,238

 
16.39

 
Bed, Bath & Beyond 2019/2029
Dick’s Sporting Goods 2018/2033
Lowe’s Home Centers 2018/2048
Target 2018/2058
HH Gregg 2020/2035
Market Square Shopping Center
 
Wilmington
 
2003 (A)
 
Fee/JV (13)
 
102,047

 
95
%
 
2,475,028

 
25.49

 
TJ Maxx 2016/2021
Trader Joe’s 2019/2034
Route 202 Shopping Center
 
Wilmington
 
2006 (C)
 
LI/JV (3) (13)
 
19,984

 
100
%
 
867,517

 
43.41

 

Pennsylvania
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

Mark Plaza
 
Edwardsville
 
1993 (C)
 
LI/Fee (3)
 
106,856

 
100
%
 
240,664

 
2.25

 
Kmart 2019/2049
Plaza 422
 
Lebanon
 
1993 (C)
 
Fee
 
156,279

 
100
%
 
835,956

 
5.35

 
Home Depot 2028/2058

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Retail Property
 
Location
 
Year
Constructed
(C)
Acquired
(A)
 
Ownership
Interest
 
GLA
 
Occupancy
%
12/31/14 (1)
 
Annual
Base
Rent (2)
 
Annual
Base
Rent
PSF
 
Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration
Route 6 Plaza
 
Honesdale
 
1994 (C)
 
Fee
 
175,589

 
99
%
 
1,271,587

 
7.30

 
Kmart 2020/2070
Dollar Tree 2018/2033 Peebles 2024/2034
Chestnut Hill (14)
 
Philadelphia
 
2006 (A)
 
Fee
 
37,646

 
100
%
 
904,845

 
24.04

 
 
Abington Towne Center
 
Abington
 
1998 (A)
 
Fee
 
216,278

 
96
%
 
1,016,040

 
20.61

 
TJ Maxx 2016/2021
Target (15)
TOTAL SUBURBAN PROPERTIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,625,438

 
96
%
 
66,187,824

 
15.84

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 


 


 


 
 
Total Core Portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,412,949

 
96
%
 
115,571,662

 
23.52

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fund Portfolio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
Fund I Properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VARIOUS REGIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Kroger/Safeway Portfolio
 
3 locations (16)
 
2003 (A)
 
LI/JV (3)
 
97,500

 
35
%
 
103,074

 
3.03

 
Kroger 2019/2049
Total Fund I Properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
97,500

 
35
%
 
103,074

 
3.03

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fund II Properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
New York
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Liberty Avenue
 
Queens
 
2005 (A)
 
LI (3)
 
26,125

 
100
%
 
937,724

 
35.89

 
CVS 2032/2052
216th Street (17)
 
Manhattan
 
2005 (A)
 
Fee/JV
 
60,000

 
100
%
 
2,574,000

 
42.90

 
City of New York 2027/2032
161st Street
 
Manhattan
 
2005 (A)
 
Fee/JV
 
232,252

 
47
%
 
3,166,025

 
28.85

 
 
Total Fund II Properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
318,377

 
62
%
 
6,677,749

 
34.10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fund III Properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
New York
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Cortlandt Towne Center
 
Mohegan Lake
 
2009 (A)
 
Fee
 
639,353

 
92
%
 
9,868,707

 
16.77

 
Walmart 2018/2048
A&P 2022/2047
Best Buy 2017/2032
Petsmart 2019/2034
654 Broadway
 
Manhattan
 
2011 (A)
 
Fee
 
2,896

 
100
%
 
566,500

 
195.61

 
Penguin 2023/2033
640 Broadway
 
Manhattan
 
2012 (A)
 
Fee/JV
 
4,145

 
61
%
 
600,884

 
236.49

 
Swatch 2023/2028
New Hyde Park Shopping Center
 
New Hyde Park
 
2011 (A)
 
Fee
 
32,602

 
89
%
 
1,254,488

 
43.47

 
Petsmart 2024/2039
3780-3858 Nostrand Avenue
 
Brooklyn
 
2013 (A)
 
Fee
 
40,315

 
76
%
 
1,419,696

 
46.39

 

Massachusetts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

White City Shopping Center
 
Shrewsbury
 
2010 (A)
 
Fee/JV (18)
 
256,661

 
92
%
 
6,149,628

 
25.98

 
Shaw’s 2018/2033
Maryland
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Parkway Crossing
 
Baltimore
 
2011 (A)
 
Fee/JV (19)
 
260,241

 
95
%
 
1,722,440

 
6.94

 
Home Depot 2032/—
Big Lots 2016/—
Shop Rite 2032/—

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Retail Property
 
Location
 
Year
Constructed
(C)
Acquired
(A)
 
Ownership
Interest
 
GLA
 
Occupancy
%
12/31/14 (1)
 
Annual
Base
Rent (2)
 
Annual
Base
Rent
PSF
 
Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration
Arundel Plaza
 
Glen Burnie
 
2012 (A)
 
Fee/JV (19)
 
265,116

 
95
%
 
1,318,478

 
5.24

 
Giant Food 2015/2025
Lowes 2019/2059
Illinois
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Heritage Shops
 
Chicago
 
2011 (A)
 
Fee
 
81,730

 
96
%
 
3,149,752

 
40.15

 
LA Fitness 2025/2040
Ann Taylor 2015/2025
Lincoln Park Centre
 
Chicago
 
2012 (A)
 
Fee (20)
 
61,761

 
100
%
 
2,917,267

 
47.23

 
Design Within Reach 2029/2044
Total Fund III Properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,644,820

 
93
%
 
28,967,840

 
18.93

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fund IV Properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New York
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1151 Third Avenue
 
Manhattan
 
2013 (A)
 
Fee/JV
 
13,158

 
100
%
 
545,000

 
66.07

 
Vineyard Vines 2025/2035
17 East 71st Street
 
Manhattan
 
2014 (A)
 
Fee
 
9,230

 
64
%
 
610,894

 
103.54

 
 
New Jersey
 

 

 

 


 


 


 


 
 
2819 Kennedy Boulevard
 
North Bergen
 
2013 (A)
 
Fee/JV (21)
 
41,477

 
4
%
 
100,000

 
65.10

 
Aldi 2030/2050
Paramus Plaza
 
Paramus
 
2013 (A)
 
Fee/JV (22)
 
154,409

 
63
%
 
1,847,945

 
18.89

 
Babies R Us 2019/2044
Ashley Furniture 2024/2034
Virginia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Promenade at Manassas
 
Manassas
 
2013 (A)
 
Fee/JV (21)
 
265,442

 
98
%
 
3,402,218

 
13.02

 
Home Depot 2031/2071
HH Gregg 2020/2030
Lake Montclair Center
 
Dumfries
 
2013 (A)
 
Fee
 
105,850

 
93
%
 
1,843,740

 
18.68

 
Food Lion
2023/2043
Maryland
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1701 Belmont Avenue
 
Catonsville
 
2012 (A)
 
Fee/JV (21)
 
58,674

 
100
%
 
936,166

 
15.96

 
Best Buy 2017/2032
Delaware
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eden Square
 
Bear
 
2014 (A)
 
Fee/JV (21)
 
235,508

 
94
%
 
2,526,376

 
11.42

 
Giant, 2024/2059 Lowe's 2017/2032
Illinois
 

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

938 W. North Avenue
 
Chicago
 
2013 (A)
 
Fee/JV (23)
 
33,228

 
63
%
 
988,726

 
47.56

 
Restoration Hardware 2020/2030
Sephora 2024/2029
Total Fund IV Properties
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
916,976

 
84
%
 
12,801,065

 
16.54

 
 
Total Fund Operating Properties (24)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,977,673

 
85
%
 
$
48,549,728

 
$
19.18

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Does not include space for which lease term had not yet commenced as of December 31, 2014.
 
 
(2)
These amounts include, where material, the effective rent, net of concessions, including free rent.
 
 
(3)
We are a ground lessee under a long-term ground lease.
 
 
(4)
Includes 5 properties (56 E. Walton, 8-12 E. Walton, 930 Rush Street, 50-54 E. Walton, 11 E. Walton and 21 E. Chestnut).
 
 
(5)
Includes 3 properties (639 W. Diversey, 2731 N. Clark and 662 W. Diversey).
 
 
(6)
Includes 9 properties (841 W. Armitage, 853 W. Armitage, 843-45 W. Armitage, 2206-08 N. Halsted, 2633 N. Halsted, 837 W. Armitage, 823 W. Armitage, 851 W. Armitage and 819 W. Armitage).
 
 

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Retail Property
 
Location
 
Year
Constructed
(C)
Acquired
(A)
 
Ownership
Interest
 
GLA
 
Occupancy
%
12/31/14 (1)
 
Annual
Base
Rent (2)
 
Annual
Base
Rent
PSF
 
Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration
 
 
 
 
(7)
Includes 6 properties (2140 N. Clybourn, 2299 N. Clybourn,1520 Milwaukee Avenue,1521 W Belmont, 865 W North Avenue and 1240 W. Belmont).
 
 
(8)
In addition to the 16,834 square feet of retail GLA, this property also has 21 apartments comprising 14,434 square feet.
 
 
(9)
Includes seven properties (1533 Wisconsin Ave., 3025 M St., 3034 M St., 3146 M St, 3259-61 M St. and 2809 M St., in which we have a 50% investment, and 3200 M Street in which we have a 100% investment).
 
 
(10)
We have a 49% investment in this property.
 
 
(11)
Includes a 97,300 square foot Wal-Mart which is not owned by us.
 
 
(12)
The GLA for this property excludes 29,857 square feet of office space.
 
 
(13)
We have a 22% investment in this property.
 
 
(14)
Property consists of two buildings.
 
 
(15)
Includes a 157,616 square foot Target Store that is not owned by us.
 
 
(16)
Three remaining assets including locations in Benton, AR, Tulsa, OK and Indianapolis, IN.
 
 
(17)
This property is under contract for sale as of December 31, 2014.
 
 
(18)
The Fund has an 84% investment in this property.
 
 
(19)
The Fund has a 90% investment in this property.
 
 
(20)
Subsequent to December 31, 2014, this property was sold.
 
 
(21)
The Fund has a 98% investment in this property.
 
 
(22)
The Fund has a 50% investment in this property.
 
 
(23)
The Fund has a 80% investment in this property.
 
 
(24)
In addition to the Fund operating properties, there are 31 properties under redevelopment; Sherman Plaza (Fund II), CityPoint (Fund II) , Broad Hollow Commons (Fund III), Cortlandt Crossing (Fund III), 3104 M Street (Fund III), Broughton Street Portfolio (Fund IV, includes 24 properties), 27 E. 61st (Fund IV) and 210 Bowery (Fund IV).
 
 


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MAJOR TENANTS

No individual retail tenant accounted for more than 3.4% of base rents for the year ended December 31, 2014 or occupied more than 7.2% of total leased GLA as of December 31, 2014. The following table sets forth certain information for the 20 largest retail tenants by base rent for leases in place as of December 31, 2014. The amounts below include our pro-rata share of GLA and annualized base rent for the Operating Partnership’s partial ownership interest in properties, including the Funds (GLA and Annualized Base Rent in thousands):
 
 
Number of
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of Total
Represented by Retail Tenant
Retail Tenant
 
Stores in Portfolio (1)
 
Total GLA
 
Annualized Base Rent (2)
 
Total Portfolio
GLA
 
Annualized Base Rent
Ahold (Stop and Shop)
 
5

 
217

 
$
3,552

 
4.4
%
 
3.4
%
Home Depot
 
5

 
358

 
2,763

 
7.2
%
 
2.6
%
LA Fitness
 
3

 
110

 
2,551

 
2.2
%
 
2.4
%
TJX Companies
 
10

 
225

 
2,375

 
4.5
%
 
2.3
%
Verizon Wireless
 
2

 
31

 
2,267

 
0.6
%
 
2.2
%
Supervalu (Shaw's)
 
3

 
134

 
2,061

 
2.7
%
 
2.0
%
Walgreens
 
4

 
40

 
1,552

 
0.8
%
 
1.5
%
A&P
 
2

 
61

 
1,367

 
1.2
%
 
1.3
%
Citibank
 
6

 
18

 
1,251

 
0.4
%
 
1.2
%
Ann Taylor Loft
 
3

 
15

 
1,238

 
0.3
%
 
1.2
%
Sleepy's
 
9

 
43

 
1,224

 
0.9
%
 
1.2
%
Sears
 
3

 
274

 
1,170

 
5.5
%
 
1.1
%
JP Morgan Chase
 
7

 
19

 
1,106

 
0.4
%
 
1.1
%
Bob's Discount Furniture
 
2

 
35

 
1,064

 
0.7
%
 
1.0
%
TD Bank
 
2

 
16

 
1,061

 
0.3
%
 
1.0
%
Trader Joe's
 
2

 
19

 
967

 
0.4
%
 
0.9
%
Gap (Banana Republic and Old Navy)
 
4

 
17

 
928

 
0.3
%
 
0.9
%
Shop Rite
 
2

 
48

 
926

 
1.0
%
 
0.9
%
Walmart
 
2

 
115

 
887

 
2.3
%
 
0.8
%
Dicks Sporting Goods
 
2

 
60

 
860

 
1.2
%
 
0.8
%
Total
 
78

 
1,855

 
$
31,170

 
37.3
%
 
29.8
%
Notes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
Does not include the following tenants that only operate at one location within the Company's portfolio; Tommy Bahama, H&M, Kohl's and Lululemon.
(2)
Base rents do not include percentage rents, additional rents for property expense reimbursements and contractual rent escalations.

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LEASE EXPIRATIONS

The following table shows scheduled lease expirations for retail tenants in place as of December 31, 2014, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options. (GLA and Annualized Base Rent in thousands):

Core Portfolio:
 
 
 
 
Annualized Base Rent (1)
 
GLA
Leases maturing in
 
Number of Leases
 
Current Annual Rent
 
Percentage of Total
 
Square Feet
 
Percentage of Total
Month to Month
 
7

 
$
535

 
%
 
21

 
%
2015 (2)
 
41

 
7,609

 
7
%
 
384

 
8
%
2016
 
65

 
10,260

 
9
%
 
574

 
12
%
2017
 
60

 
12,870

 
11
%
 
578

 
12
%
2018
 
66

 
16,142

 
14
%
 
654

 
13
%
2019
 
43

 
8,387

 
7
%
 
445

 
9
%
2020
 
31

 
8,920

 
8
%
 
423

 
9
%
2021
 
28

 
7,399

 
6
%
 
389

 
8
%
2022
 
28

 
6,978

 
6
%
 
173

 
4
%
2023
 
21

 
7,409

 
7
%
 
291

 
6
%
2024
 
37

 
12,303

 
11
%
 
376

 
8
%
Thereafter
 
28

 
16,051

 
14
%
 
588

 
11
%
Total
 
455

 
$
114,863

 
100
%
 
4,896

 
100
%

Fund Portfolio:
 
 
 
 
Annualized Base Rent (1)
 
GLA
Leases maturing in
 
Number of Leases
 
Current Annual Rent
 
Percentage of Total
 
Square Feet
 
Percentage of Total
Month to Month
 
4

 
$
279

 
1
%
 
18

 
1
%
2015 (2)
 
20

 
2,593

 
5
%
 
133

 
5
%
2016
 
33

 
2,870

 
6
%
 
114

 
4
%
2017
 
30

 
5,187

 
11
%
 
300

 
12
%
2018
 
40

 
6,757

 
14
%
 
404

 
16
%
2019
 
26

 
4,663

 
10
%
 
403

 
16
%
2020
 
11

 
1,141

 
2
%
 
65

 
3
%
2021
 
10

 
1,845

 
4
%
 
99

 
4
%
2022
 
13

 
2,660

 
5
%
 
132

 
5
%
2023
 
17

 
3,685

 
8
%
 
127

 
5
%
2024
 
17

 
4,843

 
10
%
 
172

 
7
%
Thereafter
 
21

 
12,026

 
24
%
 
567

 
22
%
Total
 
242

 
$
48,549

 
100
%
 
2,534

 
100
%

Notes:
 
(1)
Base rents do not include percentage rents, additional rents for property expense reimbursements, nor contractual rent escalations.
(2)
The 61 leases scheduled to expire during 2015 are for tenants at 32 properties located in 25 markets. No single market represents a material amount of exposure to the Company as it relates to the rents from these leases. Given the diversity of these markets, properties and characteristics of the individual spaces, the Company cannot make any general representations as it relates to the expiring rents and the rates for which these spaces may be re-leased.

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GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATIONS

The following table summarizes our retail properties by region as of December 31, 2014. The amounts below include our pro-rata share of GLA and annualized base rent for the Operating Partnership’s partial ownership interest in properties, including the Funds (GLA and Annualized Base Rent in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of Total
Represented by
Region
Region
 
GLA (1) (3)
 
Occupied %
(2)
 
Annualized
Base
Rent (2) (3)
 
Annualized Base
Rent per
Occupied Square
Foot (3)
 
GLA
 
Annualized
Base Rent
Core Portfolio:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Operating Properties:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

New York Metro
 
1,664

 
94
%
 
$
42,498

 
$
27.27

 
37
%
 
44
%
New England
 
731

 
98
%
 
8,265

 
11.56

 
17
%
 
9
%
Chicago Metro
 
302

 
96
%
 
23,332

 
80.33

 
7
%
 
24
%
Midwest
 
694

 
96
%
 
9,372

 
14.06

 
16
%
 
10
%
Washington D.C Metro
 
100

 
100
%
 
4,565

 
45.77

 
2
%
 
5
%
Mid-Atlantic
 
920

 
96
%
 
8,107

 
9.17

 
21
%
 
8
%
Total Core Operating Properties
 
4,411

 
96
%
 
$
96,139

 
$
22.81

 
100
%
 
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fund Portfolio:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Properties:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New York Metro
 
199

 
83
%
 
$
4,337

 
$
26.10

 
36
%
 
47
%
New England
 
43

 
92
%
 
1,028

 
25.98

 
8
%
 
11
%
Chicago Metro
 
35

 
91
%
 
1,391

 
43.97

 
6
%
 
15
%
Mid-Atlantic
 
245

 
96
%
 
2,517

 
10.74

 
45
%
 
27
%
Other
 
28

 
35
%
 
29

 
3.03

 
5
%
 
%
Total Fund Operating
Properties
 
550

 
88
%
 
$
9,302

 
$
19.17

 
100
%
 
100
%
Redevelopment Properties:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New York Metro
 
56

 
41
%
 
$
676

 
$
29.42

 
79
%
 
85
%
Mid-Atlantic
 
1

 
%
 

 

 
1
%
 
%
Southeast
 
14

 
29
%
 
121

 
30.92

 
20
%
 
15
%
Total Fund Redevelopment
Properties
 
71

 
37
%
 
$
797

 
$
30.60

 
100
%
 
100
%

Notes:
 
(1)
Property GLA includes a total of 255,000 square feet, which is not owned by us. This square footage has been excluded for calculating annualized base rent per square foot.
(2)
The above occupancy and rent amounts do not include space that is currently leased, but for which payment of rent had not commenced as of December 31, 2014.
(3)
The amounts presented reflect the Operating Partnership's pro-rata shares of properties included within each region.




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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business. While we are unable to predict with certainty the outcome of any particular matter, Management is of the opinion that, when such litigation is resolved, our resulting exposure to loss contingencies, if any, will not have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

In addition to the foregoing, we recently settled or are currently involved in the following litigation matters:

During August 2009, we terminated the employment of a former Senior Vice President (the "Former Employee") for engaging in conduct that materially violated the Company's employee handbook. The Company determined that the behavior fell within the definition of "cause" in his severance agreement with us and therefore did not pay him anything thereunder. The Former Employee brought a lawsuit against us in New York State Supreme Court (the "Court"), in the amount of $0.9 million alleging breach of the severance agreement. On August 7, 2014, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the Company, as defendant, and against plaintiff, the Former Employee, finding that his conduct in fact and law, constituted "cause" under his severance agreement. Plaintiff has filed a notice of appeal but has not yet perfected his appeal. The Company continues to believe that termination was justified for “cause” and that it will be successful on appeal.

During July 2013, a lawsuit was brought against us relating to the 2011 flood at Mark Plaza by Kmart Corporation in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, State of Pennsylvania. The lawsuit alleges a breach of contract and negligence relating to landlord responsibility for damages incurred by the tenant as a result of the flood. The tenant is seeking damages in excess of $9.0 million. We believe that this lawsuit is without merit.

During December 2013, in connection with Phase 2 of Fund II's City Point Project, Albee Development LLC ("Albee"), and a non-affiliated construction manager were served with a Summons With Notice as well as a Demand for Arbitration by Casino Development Group, Inc. ("Casino"), the former contractor responsible for the excavation and concrete work at the City Point Project. Albee terminated the contract with Casino for cause prior to completion of the contract. Casino is seeking approximately $7.4 million, which has now been bonded. Albee believes that it has meritorious defenses to, and is prepared to vigorously defend itself against the claims. Presently, the parties are before the New York State Supreme Court in Kings County on various procedural matters.


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 AND PERFORMANCE GRAPH.

(a) Market Information, dividends and record holders of our Common Shares

The following table shows, for the period indicated, the high and low sales price for our Common Shares as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, and cash dividends declared during the two years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
Quarter Ended
 
 
 
 
 
Dividend
2014
 
High
 
Low
 
Per Share
March 31, 2014
 
$
27.06

 
$
24.47

 
$
0.23

June 30, 2014
 
28.60

 
25.98

 
0.23

September 30, 2014
 
29.36

 
27.00

 
0.23

December 31, 2014
(1)
33.18

 
27.52

 
0.54

2013
 
 

 
 

 
 

March 31, 2013
 
$
28.11

 
$
25.04

 
$
0.21

June 30, 2013
 
29.32

 
23.34

 
0.21

September 30, 2013
 
26.78

 
22.89

 
0.21

December 31, 2013
 
27.59

 
24.10

 
0.23


Note:

(1) Includes a special dividend of $0.30 for the quarter ended December 31, 2014

At February 20, 2015, there were 538 holders of record of our Common Shares.

We have determined for income tax purposes that 69% of the total dividends distributed to shareholders during 2014 represented ordinary income and 31% represented capital gains. The dividend for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 was paid on January 15, 2015 and is taxable in 2014. Our cash flow is affected by a number of factors, including the revenues received from rental properties, our operating expenses, the interest expense on our borrowings, the ability of lessees to meet their obligations to us and unanticipated capital expenditures. Future dividends paid by us will be at the discretion of the Trustees and will depend on our actual cash flows, our financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as the Trustees deem relevant. In addition, we have the ability to pay dividends in cash, Common Shares or a combination thereof, subject to a minimum of 10% in cash.

(b) Issuer purchases of equity securities

We have an existing share repurchase program that authorizes management, at its discretion, to repurchase up to $20.0 million of our outstanding Common Shares. The program may be discontinued or extended at any time and there is no assurance that we will purchase the full amount authorized. There were no Common Shares repurchased by us during the year ended December 31, 2014. Under this program we have repurchased 2.1 million Common Shares, none of which were repurchased after December 2001. As of December 31, 2014, management may repurchase up to approximately $7.5 million of our outstanding Common Shares under this program.

(c) Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans

During 2012, the Company terminated the 1999 and 2003 Share Incentive Plans (the "1999 and 2003 Plans") and adopted the Amended and Restated 2006 Share Incentive Plan (the "Amended 2006 Plan"). The Amended 2006 Plan amended and restated our 2006 Share Incentive Plan and increased the authorization to issue options, Restricted Shares and LTIP Units (collectively "Awards") available to officers and employees by 1.9 million shares. See Note 15 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a summary of our Share Incentive Plans. The following table provides information related to the Amended 2006 Plan as of December 31, 2014:

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Equity Compensation Plan Information
 
 
 
 
(a)
 
(b)
 
(c)
 
 
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
Weighted - average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
 
55,347

 
$
20.93

 
1,118,288

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
 

 

 

Total
 
55,347

 
$
20.93

 
1,118,288


Remaining Common Shares available under the Amended 2006 Plan are as follows:
 
 

Outstanding Common Shares as of December 31, 2014
68,109,287

Outstanding OP Units as of December 31, 2014
3,663,644

Total Outstanding Common Shares and OP Units
71,772,931

 
 
Common Shares and OP Units pursuant to the 1999 and 2003 Plans
5,193,681

Common Shares pursuant to the Amended 2006 Plan
2,100,000

Total Common Shares available under equity compensation plans
7,293,681

 
 

Less: Issuance of Restricted Shares and LTIP Units Granted
(3,400,620
)
Issuance of Options Granted
(2,774,773
)
Number of Common Shares remaining available
1,118,288


(d) Share Price Performance Graph

The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return for our Common Shares for the period commencing December 31, 2009 through December 31, 2014 with the cumulative total return on the Russell 2000 Index ("Russell 2000"), the NAREIT All Equity REIT Index (the "NAREIT") and the SNL Shopping Center REITs (the "SNL") over the same period. Total return values for the Russell 2000, the NAREIT, the SNL and the Common Shares were calculated based upon cumulative total return assuming the investment of $100.00 in each of the Russell 2000, the NAREIT, the SNL and our Common Shares on December 31, 2009, and assuming reinvestment of dividends. The shareholder return as set forth in the table below is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The information in this section is not "soliciting material," is not deemed "filed" with the SEC, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any of our filings under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.

Comparison of five Year Cumulative Total Return among Acadia Realty Trust, the Russell 2000, the NAREIT and the SNL:

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Period Ended
Index
 
12/31/09

 
12/31/10

 
12/31/11

 
12/31/12

 
12/31/13

 
12/31/14

Acadia Realty Trust
 
$
100.00

 
$
112.51

 
$
128.92

 
$
165.47

 
$
169.43

 
$
227.86

Russell 2000
 
100.00

 
126.86

 
121.56

 
141.43

 
196.34

 
205.95

NAREIT All Equity REIT Index
 
100.00

 
127.95

 
138.55

 
165.84

 
170.58

 
218.38

SNL REIT Retail Shopping Ctr Index
 
100.00

 
129.81

 
126.10

 
159.21

 
170.11

 
220.42


ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table sets forth, on a historical basis, our selected financial data. This information should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Funds from operations ("FFO") amounts for the year ended December 31, 2014 have been adjusted as set forth in "Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Reconciliation of Net Income to Funds from Operations."

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Years ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
OPERATING DATA:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Revenues
 
$
195,012

 
$
168,286

 
$
114,987

 
$
97,857

 
$
100,108

Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and reserves
 
79,104

 
72,108

 
58,939

 
51,024

 
47,265

Interest expense
 
39,091

 
39,474

 
22,811

 
23,343

 
26,146

Gain on disposition of properties
 
13,138

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization
 
49,645

 
40,299

 
27,888

 
20,975

 
20,093

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
8,723

 
12,382

 
550

 
1,555

 
12,450

Gain (loss) on sale of properties of unconsolidated affiliates
 
102,855

 

 
3,061

 

 
(1,479
)
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliates
 

 

 
(2,032
)
 

 

Impairment of asset
 

 
(1,500
)
 

 

 

Reserve for notes receivable
 

 

 
(405
)
 

 

Gain from bargain purchase
 

 

 

 

 
33,805

Gain on involuntary conversion of asset
 

 

 
2,368

 

 

(Loss) gain on debt extinguishment
 
(335
)
 
(765
)
 
(198
)
 
1,268

 

Income tax (provision) benefit
 
(629
)
 
(19
)
 
574

 
(461
)
 
(2,869
)
Income from continuing operations
 
150,924

 
26,503

 
9,267

 
4,877

 
48,511

Income from discontinued operations
 
1,222

 
18,137

 
80,669

 
48,838

 
2,156

Net income
 
152,146

 
44,640

 
89,936

 
53,715

 
50,667

(Income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Continuing operations
 
(80,059
)
 
7,523

 
14,352

 
13,734

 
(20,138
)
Discontinued operations
 
(1,023
)
 
(12,048
)
 
(64,582
)
 
(15,894
)
 
(472
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(81,082
)
 
(4,525
)
 
(50,230
)
 
(2,160
)
 
(20,610
)
Net income attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
71,064

 
$
40,115

 
$
39,706

 
$
51,555

 
$
30,057

Supplemental Information:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from continuing operations attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
70,865

 
$
34,026

 
$
23,619

 
$
18,611

 
$
28,373

Income from discontinued operations attributable to Common Shareholders
 
199

 
6,089

 
16,087

 
32,944

 
1,684

Net income attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
71,064

 
$
40,115

 
$
39,706

 
$
51,555

 
$
30,057

Basic earnings per share:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from continuing operations
 
$
1.18

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.45

 
$
0.69

Income from discontinued operations
 

 
0.11

 
0.34

 
0.80

 
0.04

Basic earnings per share
 
$
1.18

 
$
0.72

 
$
0.85

 
$
1.25

 
$
0.73

Diluted earnings per share:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from continuing operations
 
$
1.18

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.45

 
$
0.69

Income from discontinued operations
 

 
0.11

 
0.34

 
0.80

 
0.04

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
1.18

 
$
0.72

 
$
0.85

 
$
1.25

 
$
0.73

Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

basic
 
59,402

 
54,919

 
45,854

 
40,697

 
40,136

diluted
 
59,426

 
54,982

 
46,335

 
40,986

 
40,406

Cash dividends declared per Common Share
 
$
1.23

 
$
0.86

 
$
0.72

 
$
0.72

 
$
0.72

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Years ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Real estate before accumulated depreciation
 
$
2,208,595

 
$
1,819,053

 
$
1,287,198

 
$
897,370

 
$
753,989

Total assets
 
2,732,600

 
2,264,957

 
1,908,440

 
1,653,319

 
1,524,806

Total mortgage indebtedness
 
1,130,481

 
1,039,997

 
613,181

 
531,881

 
627,649

Total common shareholders’ equity
 
1,055,541

 
704,236

 
622,797

 
384,114

 
318,212

Noncontrolling interests
 
380,416

 
417,352

 
447,459

 
385,195

 
269,310

Total equity
 
1,435,957

 
1,121,588

 
1,070,256

 
769,309

 
587,522

OTHER:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Funds from Operations (1)
 
78,882

 
67,139

 
48,827

 
42,913

 
50,440

Cash flows provided by (used in):
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Operating activities
 
82,519

 
65,233

 
59,001

 
65,715

 
44,377

Investing activities
 
(268,516
)
 
(87,879
)
 
(136,745
)
 
(153,157
)
 
(60,745
)
Financing activities
 
324,388

 
10,022

 
79,745

 
56,662

 
43,152

Note:
 
(1
)
The Company considers funds from operations ("FFO") as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") and net property operating income ("NOI") to be appropriate supplemental disclosures of operating performance for an equity REIT due to their widespread acceptance and use within the REIT and analyst communities. FFO and NOI are presented to assist investors in analyzing the performance of the Company. They are helpful as they exclude various items included in net income that are not indicative of the operating performance, such as gains (losses) from sales of depreciated property, depreciation and amortization, and impairment of depreciable real estate. In addition, NOI excludes interest expense. The Company's method of calculating FFO and NOI may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. FFO does not represent cash generated from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash needs, including distributions. It should not be considered as an alternative to net income for the purpose of evaluating the Company's performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Consistent with the NAREIT definition, the Company defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (losses) from sales of depreciated property and impairment of depreciable real estate, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

OVERVIEW

As of December 31, 2014, we operated 143 properties, which we own or have an ownership interest in, within our Core Portfolio or Funds. Our Core Portfolio consists of those properties either 100% owned, or partially owned through joint venture interests by the Operating Partnership, or subsidiaries thereof, not including those properties owned through our Funds. These 143 properties primarily consist of street and urban retail, and dense suburban shopping centers. The properties we operate are located primarily in markets within the United States' top ten metropolitan areas. There are 87 properties in our Core Portfolio totaling approximately 5.4 million square feet. Fund I has three remaining properties comprising approximately 0.1 million square feet. Fund II has five properties, three of which (representing 0.3 million square feet) are currently operating, one is under construction, and one is in the design phase. Fund III has 13 properties, 10 of which (representing 1.6 million square feet) are currently operating and three of which are in the design phase. Fund IV has 35 properties, nine of which (representing 0.9 million square feet) are operating and 26 are under development. The majority of our operating income is derived from rental revenues from operating properties, including expense recoveries from tenants, offset by operating and overhead expenses. As our RCP Venture invests in operating companies, we consider these investments to be private-equity style, as opposed to real estate, investments. Since these are not traditional investments in operating rental real estate but investments in operating businesses, the Operating Partnership typically invests in these through a taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS").

Our primary business objective is to acquire and manage commercial retail properties that will provide cash for distributions to shareholders while also creating the potential for capital appreciation to enhance investor returns. We focus on the following fundamentals to achieve this objective:


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Own and operate a Core Portfolio of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, densely-populated metropolitan areas and create value through accretive redevelopment and re-tenanting activities coupled with the acquisition of high-quality assets that have the long-term potential to outperform the asset class as part of our Core asset recycling and acquisition initiative.

Generate additional external growth through an opportunistic yet disciplined acquisition program within our Funds. We target transactions with high inherent opportunity for the creation of additional value through:

value-add investments in street retail properties, located in established and "next generation" submarkets, with re-tenanting or repositioning opportunities,
opportunistic acquisitions of well-located real-estate anchored by distressed retailers, and
other opportunistic acquisitions which may include high-yield acquisitions and purchases of distressed debt.

These may also include joint ventures with private equity investors for the purpose of making investments in operating retailers with significant embedded value in their real estate assets.

Maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices while ensuring access to sufficient capital to fund future growth.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

See Note 3 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for an overview of our three reportable segments.

A discussion of the significant variances and primary factors contributing thereto within the results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are addressed below:

Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2014 ("2014") to the year ended December 31, 2013 ("2013")
Revenues
 
2014
 
2013
(dollars in millions)
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
Rental income
 
$
102.1

 
$
43.0

 
$

 
$
90.2

 
$
32.5

 
$

Interest income
 

 

 
12.6

 

 

 
11.8

Expense reimbursements
 
22.1

 
10.6

 

 
19.1

 
9.3

 

Other
 
0.8

 
1.1

 
2.7

 
1.1

 
4.3

 

Total revenues
 
$
125.0

 
$
54.7

 
$
15.3

 
$
110.4

 
$
46.1

 
$
11.8


Rental income in the Core Portfolio increased $11.9 million primarily as a result of additional rents of (i) $9.0 million related to 2014 Core Portfolio property acquisitions as detailed in Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ("2014 Core Acquisitions") and (ii) $4.8 million following the acquisitions of 664 N. Michigan Avenue, 8-12 East Walton, 3200-3204 M Street, 868 Broadway, 313-315 Bowery and 120 West Broadway ("2013 Core Acquisitions"). These increases were partially offset by a $1.7 million reduction in rental income following the disposition of Walnut Hill Plaza. Rental income in the Funds increased $10.5 million primarily as a result of additional rents of (i) $6.0 million related to 2014 Fund Portfolio property acquisitions as detailed in Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ("2014 Fund Acquisitions") and (ii) $4.3 million as a result of re-anchoring and leasing activities within the Fund Portfolio ("Fund Re-tenanting").

Expense reimbursements in the Core Portfolio increased $3.0 million primarily as a result of (i) $1.4 million related to 2014 Core Acquisitions, (ii) $0.7 million related to reimbursement of higher winter related operating costs in 2014 and (iii) $0.6 million related to 2013 Core Acquisitions. Expense reimbursements in the Funds increased $1.3 million primarily as a result of the 2014 Fund Acquisitions and reimbursement of higher winter related operating costs in 2014.

Other income in the Funds decreased $3.2 million primarily due to the recognition of income upon the collection of a note receivable during 2013, which had been previously written off. Other income in Structured Financing increased $2.7 million as a result of the collection of two notes that had been reserved prior to 2014.

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Operating Expenses 
 
2014
 
2013
(dollars in millions)
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
Property operating
 
$
15.1

 
$
9.7

 
$

 
$
13.5

 
$
7.5

 
$

Other operating
 
3.6

 
0.2

 

 
2.7

 
1.9

 

Real estate taxes
 
14.4

 
8.7

 

 
12.8

 
8.1

 

General and administrative
 
24.8

 
1.7

 
0.9

 
24.4

 
1.2

 

Depreciation and amortization
 
35.9

 
13.8

 

 
29.0

 
11.3

 

Total operating expenses
 
$
93.8

 
$
34.1

 
$
0.9

 
$
82.4

 
$
30.0

 
$


Property operating expenses in the Core Portfolio increased $1.6 million primarily as a result of the 2014 and 2013 Core Acquisitions. Property operating expenses in the Funds increased $2.2 million primarily as a result of (i) $1.5 million attributable to the 2014 Fund Acquisitions and (ii) $0.5 million related to Fund Re-tenanting.

Real estate taxes in the Core Portfolio increased $1.6 million primarily as a result of the 2014 and 2013 Core Acquisitions.

General and administrative expenses increased $0.9 million in Structured Financing primarily as a result of legal fees incurred during 2014 associated with collection efforts on non-performing notes receivable.

Depreciation and amortization expenses in the Core Portfolio increased $6.9 million primarily as a result of the 2014 and 2013 Core Acquisitions. Depreciation and amortization expenses in the Funds increased $2.5 million primarily as a result of the 2014 Fund Acquisitions.

Other
 
2014
 
2013
(dollars in millions)
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
111.7

 
$

 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
12.5

 
$

Impairment of asset
 

 

 

 
(1.5
)
 

 

Loss on debt extinguishment
 

 
(0.3
)
 

 
(0.3
)
 
(0.5
)
 

Interest and other finance expense
 
(27.0
)
 
(12.1
)
 

 
(26.2
)
 
(13.3
)
 

Gain on disposition of properties
 
12.6

 
0.5

 

 

 

 

Income tax (provision) benefit
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.4
)
 

 
0.1

 
(0.1
)
 

Income from discontinued operations
 

 
1.2

 

 
6.9

 
11.2

 

(Loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 - Continuing operations
 
(3.2
)
 
(76.9
)
 

 
(1.0
)
 
8.5

 

 - Discontinued operations
 

 
(1.0
)
 

 
(2.4
)
 
(9.6
)
 


Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in the Funds increased $99.2 million primarily as a result of the gain on sale of our investments in the Fund III and Fund IV Lincoln Road Portfolios during 2014.

Impairment of asset in the Core Portfolio represents a charge related to Walnut Hill Plaza during 2013.

Interest expense in the Funds decreased $1.2 million primarily as a result of a (i) $3.4 million increase in capitalized interest related to our City Point redevelopment project during 2014 and (ii) a $1.7 million decrease related to lower average interest rates during 2014. These decreases were partially offset by a (i) $2.8 million increase related to higher average outstanding borrowings during 2014 and (ii) $0.8 million related to an increase in market rate adjustments of assumed debt interest expense during 2014.

Gain on disposition of properties in the Core Portfolio during 2014 represents the gain on the foreclosure of the Walnut Hill Plaza (See Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).

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Income from discontinued operations primarily represents activity related to properties sold during 2013.

(Loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests - Continuing operations and Discontinued operations primarily represents the noncontrolling interests' share of all the Funds variances discussed above.

Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2013 ("2013") to the year ended December 31, 2012 ("2012")
Revenues
 
2013
 
2012
(dollars in millions)
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
Rental income
 
$
90.2

 
$
32.5

 
$

 
$
56.0

 
$
28.0

 
$

Interest income
 

 

 
11.8

 

 

 
8.0

Expense reimbursements
 
19.1

 
9.3

 

 
12.8

 
7.6

 

Other
 
1.1

 
4.3

 

 
1.6

 
1.0

 

Total revenues
 
$
110.4

 
$
46.1

 
$
11.8

 
$
70.4

 
$
36.6

 
$
8.0


Rental income in the Core Portfolio increased $34.2 million primarily as a result of additional rents of (i) $16.5 million following the consolidation of our Brandywine investment formerly presented under the equity method ("Consolidation of Brandywine"), (ii) $11.4 million related to the acquisitions of 1520 Milwaukee Avenue, 330-340 River Street, our Chicago Street Retail Portfolio, 930 Rush Street, 28 Jericho Turnpike, Rhode Island Shopping Center, 83 Spring Street, 60 Orange Street, 181 Main Street, Connecticut Avenue and 639 West Diversey ("2012 Core Acquisitions"), (iii) $5.1 million related to 2013 Core Acquisitions and (iv) $1.1 million as a result of re-anchoring and leasing activities at Bloomfield Town Square and Branch Plaza ("Core Re-tenanting"). Rental income in the Funds increased $4.5 million primarily as a result of additional rents of (i) $2.9 million related to 3780-3858 Nostrand Avenue, Paramus Plaza, 1151 Third Avenue, Lake Montclair Center, and 938 W. North Avenue ("2013 Fund Acquisitions"), and (ii) $0.7 million related to the acquisitions of 640 Broadway, Lincoln Park Centre and 3104 M Street ("2012 Fund Acquisitions").

Interest income increased $3.8 million as a result of the origination of two notes during December 2012. This was partially offset by the repayment of four notes during 2012 and 2013.

Expense reimbursements in the Core Portfolio increased $6.3 million primarily as a result of (i) $2.9 million from the Consolidation of Brandywine, (ii) $1.5 million from 2012 Core Acquisitions and (iii) $0.6 million from 2013 Core Acquisitions. Expense reimbursements in the Funds increased $1.7 million as a result of 2013 and 2012 Fund Acquisitions.

Other income in the Funds increased $3.3 million primarily as a result of the 2013 collection of a note receivable originated in 2010, which had been written off prior to 2013.


Operating Expenses 
 
2013
 
2012
(dollars in millions)
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
Property operating
 
$
13.5

 
$
7.5

 
$

 
$
10.3

 
$
7.1

 
$

Other operating
 
2.7

 
1.9

 

 
1.8

 
2.1

 

Real estate taxes
 
12.8

 
8.1

 

 
9.7

 
6.7

 

General and administrative
 
24.4

 
1.2

 

 
19.6

 
1.6

 

Reserve for notes receivable







0.4





Depreciation and amortization
 
29.0

 
11.3

 

 
17.1

 
10.8

 

Total operating expenses
 
$
82.4

 
$
30.0

 
$

 
$
58.9

 
$
28.3

 
$


Property operating expenses for the Core Portfolio increased $3.2 million as a result of $2.0 million from (i) the Consolidation of Brandywine and (ii) $1.2 million from 2013 and 2012 Core Acquisitions.


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Real estate tax expense in the Core Portfolio increased $3.1 million as a result of (i) $1.4 million from the Consolidation of Brandywine and (ii) $1.7 million from 2013 and 2012 Core Acquisitions. Real estate tax expense in the Funds increased $1.4 million as a result of 2013 and 2012 Fund Acquisitions.

General and administrative expense in the Core Portfolio increased $4.8 million primarily due to non-cash executive retirement expenses as well as additional hiring during 2013.

Depreciation and amortization for the Core Portfolio increased $11.9 million primarily as a result of (i) $4.8 million from 2012 Core Acquisitions, (ii) $3.6 million from the Consolidation of Brandywine and (iii) $2.0 million from 2013 Core Acquisitions.

Other
 
2013
 
2012
(dollars in millions)
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
 
Core
Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financings
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
12.5

 
$

 
$
0.2

 
$
0.3

 
$

Gain on disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates
 

 

 

 

 
3.1

 

Impairment of unconsolidated affiliates
 

 

 

 

 
(2.0
)
 

Impairment of asset
 
(1.5
)
 

 

 

 

 

Loss on debt extinguishment
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.5
)
 

 

 
(0.2
)
 

Gain on involuntary conversion of asset
 

 

 

 
2.4

 

 

Interest and other finance expense
 
(26.2
)
 
(13.3
)
 

 
(15.4
)
 
(7.4
)
 

Income tax (provision) benefit
 
0.1

 
(0.1
)
 

 
(0.2
)
 
0.8

 

Income from discontinued operations
 
6.9

 
11.2

 

 
0.3

 
80.4

 

(Loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 - Continuing operations
 
(1.0
)
 
8.5

 

 
0.1

 
14.3

 

 - Discontinued operations
 
(2.4
)
 
(9.6
)
 

 
(0.1
)
 
(64.5
)
 


Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in the Funds increased $12.2 million primarily as a result of (i) $8.2 million from the acquisitions of Arundel Plaza, Lincoln Road Portfolio, 1701 Belmont Avenue, 2819 Kennedy Boulevard and Promenade at Manassas ("2012 and 2013 Fund Unconsolidated Acquisitions") and (ii) $4.0 million from our share of earnings from our investment in the Self-Storage Management company during 2013 ("Self-Storage Management").

Gain on disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates represents our share of a $3.4 million gain on sale of an unconsolidated Fund investment during 2012.

Impairment of unconsolidated affiliate represents the settlement of legal proceedings from our Mervyns investment during 2012.

Impairment of asset in the Core Portfolio represents an impairment charge on Walnut Hill Plaza during 2013.

Gain on involuntary conversion of asset of $2.4 million related to insurance proceeds received in excess of net basis for flood damage at Mark Plaza during 2012.

Interest expense in the Core Portfolio increased $10.8 million primarily as a result of the Consolidation of Brandywine. Interest expense in the Funds increased $5.9 million primarily due to an increase of $9.4 million related to higher average outstanding borrowings offset by an increase in capitalized interest related to redevelopment activities during 2013.

Income from discontinued operations primarily represents activity related to properties sold during 2013 and 2012.
(Loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests - Continuing operations and Discontinued operations primarily represents the noncontrolling interests' share of all the Funds variances discussed above.



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CORE PORTFOLIO

The following discussion of net property operating income ("NOI") and rent spreads on new and renewal leases includes the activity from both our consolidated and our pro-rata share of unconsolidated properties within our Core Portfolio. Our Funds invest primarily in properties that typically require significant leasing and redevelopment. Given that the Funds are finite-life investment vehicles, these properties are sold following stabilization. For these reasons, we believe NOI and rent spreads are not meaningful measures for our Fund investments.

NOI represents property revenues less property expenses. We consider NOI and rent spreads on new and renewal leases for our Core Portfolio to be appropriate supplemental disclosures of portfolio operating performance due to their widespread acceptance and use within the REIT investor and analyst communities. NOI and rent spreads on new and renewal leases are presented to assist investors in analyzing our property performance, however, our method of calculating these may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs.

Net Property Operating Income

NOI is determined as follows:

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATING INCOME TO NET OPERATING INCOME - CORE PORTFOLIO
(dollars in millions)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Consolidated Operating Income
 
$
66.3

 
$
55.9

Add back:
 
 
 
 
  General and administrative
 
27.4

 
25.5

  Depreciation and amortization
 
49.6

 
40.3

Less:
 
 
 
 
  Management fee income
 

 
(0.1
)
  Interest income
 
(12.6
)
 
(11.8
)
  Straight-line rent and other adjustments
 
(8.6
)
 
(5.8
)
Consolidated NOI
 
122.1

 
104.0

 
 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated NOI
 
(38.9
)
 
(33.9
)
Less: Operating Partnership's interest in Fund NOI included above
 
(6.3
)
 
(5.3
)
Add: Operating Partnership's share of unconsolidated joint ventures NOI 1
 
4.4

 
2.8

NOI - Core Portfolio
 
$
81.3

 
$
67.6


Note:

(1) Does not include the Operating Partnership's share of NOI from unconsolidated joint ventures within the Funds

Same-Property NOI includes Core Portfolio properties that we owned for both the current and prior periods presented, but excludes those properties which we acquired, sold or expected to be sold, and redeveloped during these periods. The following table summarizes Same-Property NOI for our Core Portfolio for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:


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SAME-PROPERTY NET OPERATING INCOME - CORE PORTFOLIO
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
(dollars in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Core Portfolio NOI - Continuing Operations
 
$
81.3

 
$
67.6

Less properties excluded from Same-Property NOI
 
(19.0
)
 
(8.4
)
Same-Property NOI
 
$
62.3

 
$
59.2

 
 
 
 
 
Percent change from 2013
 
5.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Components of Same-Property NOI
 
 
 
 
Same-Property Revenues
 
$
85.1

 
$
81.0

Same-Property Operating Expenses
 
22.8

 
21.8

Same-Property NOI
 
$
62.3

 
$
59.2


The 5.2% increase in Same-Property NOI was primarily attributable to increased rents and occupancy gains during 2014.

Rent Spreads on Core Portfolio New and Renewal Leases

The following table summarizes rent spreads on both a cash basis and straight-line basis for new and renewal leases based on leases executed within our Core Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2014. Cash basis represents a comparison of rent most recently paid on the previous lease as compared to the initial rent paid on the new lease. Straight-line basis represents a comparison of rents as adjusted for contractual escalations, abated rent and lease incentives for the same comparable leases.
 
Year Ended
 
December 31, 2014
Core Portfolio New and Renewal Leases
Cash Basis
 
Straight-Line Basis
Number of new and renewal leases executed
45

 
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Gross leasable area
324,132

 
324,132

New base rent
$
26.03

 
$
28.22

Previous base rent
$
22.76

 
$
21.93

Percent growth in base rent
14.4
%
 
28.7
%
Average cost per square foot (1)
$
27.18

 
$
27.18

Weighted average lease term (years)
6.1

 
6.1


Note:

(1) The average cost per square foot includes tenant improvement costs, leasing commissions and tenant allowances.





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RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS
 
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
Net income attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
71,064

 
$
40,115

 
$
39,706

 
$
51,555

 
$
30,057

Depreciation of real estate and amortization of leasing costs:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

(net of noncontrolling interests' share)
 
38,020

 
31,432

 
24,671

 
19,823

 
20,006

Gain on disposition of properties
 


 


 


 


 


(net of noncontrolling interests' share)
 
(33,438
)
 
(6,378
)
 
(16,060
)
 
(31,716
)
 

Income attributable to noncontrolling interests in operating partnership (1)
 
3,203

 
470

 
510

 
635

 
377

Impairment of asset
 

 
1,500

 

 
2,616

 

Distributions - Preferred OP Units
 
33

 
22

 
18

 
18

 
18

Funds from operations (2)
 
$
78,882

 
$
67,161

 
$
48,845

 
$
42,931

 
$
50,458

Funds From Operations per Share - Diluted
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Weighted average number of Common Shares and OP Units
 
62,420

 
55,954

 
46,940

 
41,467

 
40,876

Diluted Funds from operations, per share
 
$
1.26

 
$
1.20

 
$
1.04

 
$
1.04

 
$
1.23

Notes:
 
(1
)
Represents income attributable to Common OP Units
 
 
(2
)
We consider funds from operations ("FFO") as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") and net property operating income ("NOI") to be an appropriate supplemental disclosure of operating performance for an equity REIT due to its widespread acceptance and use within the REIT and analyst communities. FFO and NOI are presented to assist investors in analyzing our performance. They are helpful as they exclude various items included in net income that are not indicative of the operating performance, such as gains (losses) from sales of depreciated property, depreciation and amortization, and impairment of depreciable real estate. In addition, NOI excludes interest expense. Our method of calculating FFO and NOI may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. FFO does not represent cash generated from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash needs, including distributions. It should not be considered as an alternative to net income for the purpose of evaluating our performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Consistent with the NAREIT definition, we define FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (losses) from sales of depreciated property and impairment of depreciable real estate, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Uses of Liquidity

Our principal uses of liquidity are (i) distributions to our shareholders and OP unit holders, (ii) investments which include the funding of our capital committed to the Funds and property acquisitions and redevelopment/re-tenanting activities within our Core Portfolio, (iii) distributions to our Fund investors and (iv) debt service and loan repayments.

Distributions

In order to qualify as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, we must currently distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our shareholders. For the year ended December 31, 2014, we paid dividends and distributions on our Common Shares and Common OP Units totaling $56.4 million, which were funded from the Operating Partnership's share of operating cash flow.

Distributions of $132.1 million were made to noncontrolling interests in Fund III during the year ended December 31, 2014. Of this, $95.0 million was from proceeds following the disposition of property, $29.1 million resulted from financing proceeds and$8.0 million was made from operating cash flows.

Distributions of $73.8 million were made to noncontrolling interests in Fund IV during the year ended December 31, 2014. Of this, $71.3 million was from the proceeds following the disposition of property and $2.5 million resulted from financing proceeds.


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Distributions to other noncontrolling interests within Fund joint ventures totaled $9.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Investments

Fund I and Mervyns I

Fund I and Mervyns I have returned all invested capital and accumulated preferred return thus triggering our Promote in all future Fund I and Mervyns I earnings and distributions. As of December 31, 2014, $86.6 million has been invested in Fund I and Mervyns I, of which the Operating Partnership contributed $19.2 million.

As of December 31, 2014, Fund I currently owned, or had ownership interests in three remaining assets comprising approximately 0.1 million square feet.

In addition, we, along with our Fund I investors, have invested in Mervyns as discussed in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-K.

Fund II and Mervyns II

To date, Fund II’s primary investment focus has been in investments involving significant redevelopment activities and the RCP Venture. As of December 31, 2014, $300.0 million has been invested in Fund II and Mervyns II, of which the Operating Partnership contributed $60.0 million.

During September of 2004, through Fund II, we launched our New York Urban/Infill Redevelopment Initiative. Fund II, together with an unaffiliated partner, formed Acadia Urban Development LLC ("Acadia Urban Development") for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, redeveloping, owning, operating, leasing and managing certain retail or mixed-use real estate properties in the New York City metropolitan area. The unaffiliated partner agreed to invest 10% of required capital up to a maximum of $2.2 million and Fund II, the managing member, agreed to invest the balance to acquire assets in which Acadia Urban Development agreed to invest. Of the eight properties acquired by Acadia Urban Development, three have been sold. Of the remaining five assets, two are currently at, or near, stabilization, one is under contract for disposition, one is currently under construction and one is in the pre-construction phase as previously discussed in "-INVESTING ACTIVITIES- REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES" in Item 1. of this Form 10-K. Redevelopment costs incurred during 2014 by Acadia Urban Development in connection with the New York Urban/Infill Redevelopment Initiative totaled $84.7 million. Anticipated additional costs for the property currently under construction are currently estimated to range between ($14.2) and $15.8 million. These amounts are net of anticipated contributions from the proceeds of residential tower sales and the sale of air rights.

RCP Venture

See Note 4 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a table summarizing the RCP Venture investments from inception through December 31, 2014.

Fund III

During 2007, we formed Fund III with 14 institutional investors, including all of the investors from Fund I and a majority of the investors from Fund II with $502.5 million of committed discretionary capital. During 2012, the committed capital amount was reduced to $475.0 million. As of December 31, 2014, $381.6 million has been invested in Fund III, of which the Operating Partnership contributed $75.9 million. The remaining $93.4 million of unfunded capital will be used to fund current redevelopment projects.

Fund III has invested in three redevelopment projects as previously discussed in "—INVESTING ACTIVITIES-REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES" in Item 1. of this Form 10-K. Remaining anticipated costs for the three projects currently owned by Fund III that can be estimated aggregate between $74.2 million and $94.2 million.

In addition to its three redevelopment projects noted above, Fund III also owns, or has ownership interests in, the following 10 assets comprising approximately 1.7 million square feet as follows:

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(dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
Property
Location
Date Acquired
Purchase Price
GLA
3780-3858 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
February 2013
$
18.5

40,300

Arundel Plaza
Glen Burnie, MD
August 2012
17.6

265,100

Lincoln Park Centre
Chicago, IL
April 2012
31.5

61,700

640 Broadway
New York, NY
February 2012
32.5

39,600

New Hyde Park
New Hyde Park, NY
December 2011
11.2

32,600

654 Broadway
New York, NY
December 2011
13.7

18,700

Parkway Crossing
Baltimore, MD
December 2011
21.6

260,200

The Heritage Shops at Millennium Park
Chicago, IL
April 2011
31.6

81,700

White City Shopping Center
Shrewsbury, MA
December 2010
56.0

256,700

Cortlandt Towne Center
Westchester Co. NY
January 2009
78.0

639,400

Total
 
 
$
312.2

1,696,000


Fund IV

During 2012, we formed Fund IV with 17 principally institutional investors as well as some high-net worth individuals with $540.6 million of committed discretionary capital. As of December 31, 2014, $140.2 million has been invested in Fund IV, of which the Operating Partnership contributed $32.4 million. The remaining $400.4 million of unfunded capital will be used to fund future acquisitions and current redevelopment projects.

Fund IV has invested in three redevelopment projects as previously discussed in "—INVESTING ACTIVITIES-REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES" in Item 1. of this Form 10-K. Remaining costs for these projects are currently estimated to aggregate between $34.0 million and $48.0 million.

In addition to its redevelopment projects, Fund IV also owns, or has ownership interests in, the following nine assets compromising
0.9 million square feet as follows:

(dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
Property
Location
Date Acquired
Purchase Price
GLA
17 East 71st Street
New York, NY
October 2014
$
28.0

9,330

Eden Square
Bear, DE
July 2014
25.4

235,508

1151 Third Avenue
New York, NY
October 2013
18.0

12,040

2819 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, NJ
June 2013
9.0

41,480

Paramus Plaza
Paramus, NJ
September 2013
18.9

152,060

Promenade at Manassas
Manassas, VA
July 2013
38.0

265,440

Lake Montclair Center
Dumfries, VA
October 2013
19.3

105,850

1701 Belmont Avenue
Catonsville, MD
December 2012
4.7

58,670

938 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL
November 2013
20.0

35,400

Total
 
 
$
181.3

915,778


Development Activities

During the year ended December 31, 2014, costs associated with redevelopment and leasing activities totaled $144.0 million. Of this amount, $140.1 million represented costs associated with redevelopment, primarily related to Fund II's City Point project, and re-tenant costs and $3.9 million represented direct leasing costs.


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Structured Financings

As of December 31, 2014, our structured financing portfolio, net of allowances aggregated $102.3 million, with related accrued interest of $9.8 million. The notes were collateralized by the underlying properties, the borrower’s ownership interest in the entities that own the properties and/or by the borrower’s personal guarantee. Effective interest rates on our notes receivable ranged from 5.5% to 24.0% with maturities from January 2015 through May 2024.

Investments made in our structured financing portfolio during 2014 are discussed in Note 5 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Other Investments

Acquisitions made during 2014 are discussed in Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Core Portfolio Property Redevelopment and Re-tenanting

Our Core Portfolio redevelopment and re-anchoring programs focus on selecting well-located street retail locations and dense suburban shopping centers and creating significant value through re-tenanting and property redevelopment. During 2013, we initiated the re-anchoring of a former A&P supermarket location at our Crossroads Shopping Center. The re-anchoring is substantially completed. Costs associated with this redevelopment were $8.8 million.

Purchase of Convertible Notes

Purchases of the Convertible Notes have been another use of our liquidity. As of December 31, 2014 $114.6 million of the $115.0 million of Convertible Notes originally issued during 2006 have been retired. In January 2015 we notified the remaining noteholders that we had exercised our right to redeem their notes, which is expected to be concluded no later than April 2015. See Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our Convertible Notes.

Share Repurchase

We have an existing share repurchase program as further described in Item 5. of this Form 10-K. Management has not repurchased any shares under this program since December 2001, although it has the authority to repurchase up to approximately $7.5 million of our outstanding Common Shares.

SOURCES OF LIQUIDITY

Our primary sources of capital for funding our liquidity needs include (i) the issuance of both public equity and OP Units, (ii) the issuance of both secured and unsecured debt, of which we had availability of $210.4 million as of December 31, 2014, (iii) unfunded capital commitments from noncontrolling interests within our Funds III and IV of $74.8 million and $307.8 million, respectively, (iv) future sales of existing properties and (v) cash on hand of $217.6 million as of December 31, 2014 and future cash flow from operating activities.

Issuance of Equity

During January 2012, we launched an at-the-market ("ATM") equity issuance program which provides us an efficient and low-cost vehicle for raising public equity to fund our capital needs. Through this program, we have been able to effectively "match-fund" the required equity for our Core Portfolio and Fund acquisitions through the issuance of Common Shares over extended periods employing a price averaging strategy. In addition, from time to time, we have issued and intend to continue to issue, equity in follow-on offerings separate from our ATM program. Net proceeds raised through our ATM program and follow-on offerings are primarily used for acquisitions, both for our Core Portfolio and our pro-rata share of Fund acquisitions and for general corporate purposes.

Equity issuances for each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows:


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(shares and dollars in millions)
2014
2013
2012
 
 
 
 
ATM Shares Issued
4.7

3.0

6.1

ATM Gross Proceeds
$
128.9

$
82.2

$
143.8

ATM Net Proceeds
$
127.1

$
80.7

$
140.8

 
 
 
 
Follow-on Offering Shares Issued
7.6


3.5

Follow-on Offering Gross Proceeds
$
237.4

$

$
86.9

Follow-on Offering Net Proceeds
$
230.7

$

$
85.9


Fund Capital

During 2014, noncontrolling interest capital contributions to Fund III and IV of $19.3 million and $34.1 million, respectively, were primarily used to fund acquisitions and to pay down existing credit facilities.

Asset Sales

In April 2014, we closed on the sale of Fund III's Sheepshead Bay property for $20.2 million, of which the Operating Partnership's share was $4.0 million. During June 2014, we completed the sale of air rights for market-rate rental housing at Fund II's City Point project ("Tower 2") for initial net proceeds of $12.4 million of which the Operating Partnership's share was $2.4 million. An additional $13.7 million of the purchase price was deferred and is anticipated to be collected prior to December 2015. During July 2014, we completed the sale of undeveloped land in New Castle, Pennsylvania for $0.4 million. In August 2014, we completed the sale of six unconsolidated properties within Fund III and Fund IV for $342.0 million, of which the Operating Partnership's share was $35.7 million. See Note 2 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to our asset dispositions. During January 2015, we completed the sale of Fund III's Lincoln Park Centre for $64.0 million, of which the Operating Partnership's share was $12.7 million.

Structured Financing Repayments

See Note 5 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for an overview of our notes receivable and for payments received during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Financing and Debt

As of December 31, 2014, our outstanding mortgage, convertible notes and other notes payable aggregated $1,130.5 million, including an unamortized premium of $2.9 million, and were collateralized by 40 properties and related tenant leases. Interest rates on our outstanding indebtedness ranged from 1.00% to 6.65% with maturities that ranged from April 2015 to April 2023. Taking into consideration $223.8 million of notional principal under variable to fixed-rate swap agreements currently in effect, $801.4 million of the portfolio debt, or 71%, was fixed at a 4.85% weighted average interest rate and $326.2 million, or 29% was floating at a 2.05% weighted average interest rate as of December 31, 2014. There is $271.9 million of debt maturing in 2015 at a weighted average interest rate of 2.46%. Of this amount, $7.7 million represents scheduled annual amortization. The loans relating to $119.4 million of the 2015 maturities provide for extension options, which we believe we will be able to exercise. As it relates to the remaining 2015 maturities, we may not have sufficient cash on hand to repay such indebtedness and, as such, we may have to refinance this indebtedness or select other alternatives based on market conditions at that time.

As of December 31, 2014, we had $210.4 million of additional capacity under existing revolving debt facilities. The following table sets forth certain information pertaining to our secured credit facilities:


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(dollars in millions)
Borrower
 
Total
available
credit
facilities
 
Amount
borrowed
as of
December 31,
2013
 
Net
borrowings
(repayments)
during the year
ended December 31, 2014
 
Amount
borrowed
as of
December 31,
2014
 
Letters
of credit
outstanding as
of December 31, 2014
 
Amount available
under
credit
facilities
as of December 31, 2014
Operating Partnership
 
$
150.0

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
12.5

 
$
137.5

Fund IV
 
150.0

 
68.8

 
8.3

 
77.1

 

 
72.9

Total
 
$
300.0

 
$
68.8

 
$
8.3

 
$
77.1

 
$
12.5

 
$
210.4


See Note 8 and Note 9 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, for a summary of our debt financing transactions during the year ended December 31, 2014.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMITMENTS

The following table summarizes: (i) principal and interest obligations under mortgage and other notes, (ii) rents due under non-cancelable operating leases, which includes ground leases at eight of our properties and the lease for our corporate office and (iii) construction commitments as of December 31, 2014:
(dollars in millions)
 
Payments due by period
Contractual obligations:
 
Total
 
Less than
1 year
 
1 to 3
years
 
3 to 5
years
 
More than
5 years
Principal obligations on debt
 
$
1,127.6

 
$
271.9

 
$
457.4

 
$
154.2

 
$
244.1

Interest obligations on debt
 
139.9

 
46.4

 
53.1

 
29.2

 
11.2

Operating lease obligations
 
35.0

 
2.8

 
8.1

 
4.7

 
19.4

Construction commitments (1)
 
88.1

 
88.1

 

 

 

Total
 
$
1,390.6

 
$
409.2

 
$
518.6

 
$
188.1

 
$
274.7


Note:
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
In conjunction with the redevelopment of our Core Portfolio and Fund properties, we have entered into construction commitments with general contractors. We intend to fund these requirements with existing liquidity.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We have investments in the following joint ventures for the purpose of investing in operating properties. We account for these investments using the equity method of accounting. As such, our financial statements reflect our share of income and loss from, but not the individual assets and liabilities, of these joint ventures.

See Note 4 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a discussion of our unconsolidated investments. The Operating Partnership's pro-rata share of unconsolidated debt related to those investments is as follows:

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(dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment
 
Pro-rata share of mortgage debt Operating Partnership
 
Interest rate at December 31, 2014
 
Maturity date
Arundel Plaza
 
$
1.6

 
5.60
%
 
April, 2015
Parkway Crossing
 
2.3

 
2.37
%
 
January, 2016
Promenade at Manassas
 
5.7

 
1.57
%
 
November, 2016
1701 Belmont Avenue
 
0.8

 
4.00
%
 
January, 2017
2819 Kennedy Boulevard
 
1.4

 
2.32
%
 
December, 2017
Eden Square
 
3.6

 
2.17
%
 
December, 2017
White City Shopping Center
 
9.5

 
2.32
%
 
February, 2021
Crossroads
 
33.1

 
3.94
%
 
September, 2024
840 N. Michigan
 
65.0

 
4.36
%
 
February, 2025
Georgetown Portfolio
 
9.0

 
4.72
%
 
December, 2027
Total
 
$
132.0

 
 

 
 

In addition to our derivative financial instruments, one of our unconsolidated affiliates is a party to two separate interest rate LIBOR swaps with a notional value of $28.1 million, which effectively fix the interest rate at 5.54% and expire in December 2017. The Operating Partnership's pro-rata share of the fair value of such affiliates' derivative liabilities totaled $0.2 million at December 31, 2014.

HISTORICAL CASH FLOW

The following table compares the historical cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2014 ("2014") with the cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2013 ("2013").
 
 
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
Variance
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
82.5

 
$
65.2

 
$
17.3

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(268.5
)
 
(87.9
)
 
(180.6
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
324.4

 
10.0

 
314.4

Total
 
$
138.4

 
$
(12.7
)
 
$
151.1


A discussion of the significant changes in cash flow for 2014 versus 2013 is as follows:

The increase of $17.3 million in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to the following:

Items which contributed to an increase in cash from operating activities:

Additional cash of $17.2 million used to fund prepaid ground rent for Fund II's City Point project during 2013
Additional cash flow during 2014 from Core and Fund Property acquisitions and redevelopments

Items which contributed to a decrease in cash from operating activities:

A reduction in cash flow from Core and Fund Property dispositions during 2014

The increase of $180.6 million in net cash used in investing activities primarily resulted from the following:

Items which contributed to an increase in cash used in investing activities:

A decrease of $173.3 million in proceeds from the sale of properties during 2014
An increase of $100.8 million in investments and advances to unconsolidated affiliates during 2014
A decrease of $34.5 million in return of capital from unconsolidated affiliates during 2014
An increase of $33.2 million used in redevelopment and improvement of properties during 2014 primarily attributable to the redevelopment of Fund II's City Point project

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An increase of $30.3 million used for the acquisition of real estate during 2014
A decrease of $11.5 million in proceeds from notes receivable in 2014

Items which contributed to a decrease in cash used in investing activities:

An increase of $190.4 million in proceeds from disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates during 2014, primarily attributable to the Lincoln Road Portfolios
A decrease of $13.9 million related to advances of notes receivable during 2014

The $314.4 million increase in net cash provided by financing activities resulted primarily from the following:

Items which contributed to an increase in cash from financing activities:

An increase of $276.8 million of net proceeds from the issuance of Common Shares, net of issuance costs during 2014
An additional $161.8 million in mortgage debt proceeds, net of principal payments and funding of a restricted cash account during 2014
An increase of $8.6 million in capital contributions from noncontrolling interests during 2014
A decrease of $8.1 million used for deferred financing and other costs during 2014

Items which contributed to a decrease in cash from financing activities:

An increase of $132.4 million in distributions to noncontrolling interests during 2014
An increase of $9.1 million in dividends paid to Common Shareholders during 2014

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We base our estimates on historical experience and assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect the significant judgments and estimates used by us in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Valuation of Property Held for Use and Sale

On a quarterly basis, we review the carrying value of both properties held for use and for sale. We perform an impairment analysis by calculating and reviewing net operating income on a property-by-property basis. We evaluate leasing projections and perform other analyses to conclude whether an asset is impaired. We record impairment losses and reduce the carrying value of properties when indicators of impairment are present and the expected undiscounted cash flows related to those properties are less than their carrying amounts. In cases where we do not expect to recover our carrying costs on properties held for use, we reduce our carrying cost to fair value. For properties held for sale, we reduce our carrying value to the fair value less costs to sell. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we determined that the value of the Walnut Hill Plaza, a Core Portfolio property, was impaired as a result of a deterioration in the local economic environment. Accordingly, we recorded an impairment loss of $1.5 million. This property was collateral for $23.1 million of non-recourse mortgage debt which matured October 1, 2016. During 2014, this property was foreclosed upon during the lender. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2013, we entered into a firm contract to sell our Sheepshead Bay property owned by Fund III at an amount less than the carrying value. Accordingly, we recorded an impairment loss of $6.7 million to adjust the carrying value to the net realizable value from the sale, which was subsequently completed during 2014. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2012, no impairment losses on our properties were recognized. Management does not believe that the value of any other properties in our portfolio was impaired as of December 31, 2014.

Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

We periodically review our investment in unconsolidated joint ventures for other than temporary declines in market value. Any decline that is not expected to be recovered in the next twelve months is considered other than temporary and an impairment charge is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the investment. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we recorded a reduction in the carrying amount of our investments in Mervyn's of $2.0 million related to the estimated value of the remaining assets. No impairment charges related to our investment in unconsolidated joint ventures were recognized for the years ended

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December 31, 2014 and 2013. Management does not believe that the value of any other investments in unconsolidated joint ventures was impaired as of December 31, 2014.

Bad Debts

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of tenants to make payments on arrearages in billed rents, as well as the likelihood that tenants will not have the ability to make payments on unbilled rents including estimated expense recoveries. We also maintain a reserve for straight-line rent receivables. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $6.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively. If the financial condition of our tenants were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Real Estate

Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for acquisition, redevelopment, construction and improvement of properties, as well as significant renovations are capitalized. Interest costs are capitalized until construction is substantially complete. Construction in progress includes costs for significant property expansion and redevelopment. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 30 to 40 years for buildings, the shorter of the useful life or lease term for tenant improvements and five years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.

Upon acquisitions of real estate, we assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above and below market leases and acquired in-place leases and customer relationships) and acquired liabilities in accordance with the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805 "Business Combinations" and ASC Topic 350 "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other," and allocate purchase price based on these assessments. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may affect the property.

Involuntary Conversion of Asset

We experienced significant flooding resulting in extensive damage to one of our properties during September 2011. Costs related to the clean-up and redevelopment were insured to a limit sufficient that we believed would allow for full restoration of the property. Loss of rents during the redevelopment were covered by business interruption insurance subject to a $0.1 million deductible. Subsequent to the flood, we planned to restore the improvements that were damaged by the flooding and expected that the costs of such restoration and rebuilding would be recoverable from insurance proceeds. In accordance with ASC Topic 360 "Property, Plant and Equipment" and as a result of the above-described property damage, we provided a $0.1 million provision in the 2011 consolidated statement of income for its exposure to the insurance deductible attributable to the loss of rents. During the year ended, December 31, 2011, we received initial insurance proceeds of approximately $6.9 million. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we received additional insurance proceeds of approximately $3.7 million. In connection with these proceeds, we recognized a gain on involuntary conversion of asset of $2.4 million during 2012.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable

Leases with tenants are accounted for as operating leases. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective leases, beginning when the tenant takes possession of the space. Certain of these leases also provide for percentage rents based upon the level of sales achieved by the tenant. Percentage rent is recognized in the period when the tenants’ sales breakpoint is met. In addition, leases typically provide for the reimbursement to us of real estate taxes, insurance and other property operating expenses. These reimbursements are recognized as revenue in the period the expenses are incurred.

We make estimates of the uncollectability of our accounts receivable related to tenant revenues. An allowance for doubtful accounts has been provided against certain tenant accounts receivable that are estimated to be uncollectible. See "Bad Debts" above. Once the amount is ultimately deemed to be uncollectible, it is written off.


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Structured Financings

Real estate notes receivable investments and preferred equity investments ("Structured Financings") are intended to be held to maturity and are carried at cost. Interest income from Structured Financings are recognized on the effective interest method over the expected life of the loan. Under the effective interest method, interest or fees to be collected at the origination of the Structured Financing investment is recognized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to yield.

Allowances for Structured Financing investments are established based upon management’s quarterly review of the investments. In performing this review, management considers the estimated net recoverable value of the investment as well as other factors, including the fair value of any collateral, the amount and status of any senior debt, and the prospects for the borrower. Because this determination is based upon projections of future economic events, which are inherently subjective, the amounts ultimately realized from the Structured Financings may differ materially from the carrying value at the balance sheet date. Interest income recognition is generally suspended for investments when, in the opinion of management, a full recovery of income and principal becomes doubtful. Income recognition is resumed when the suspended investment becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to be resumed.

During 2012, we provided for a $0.4 million net reserve on Structured Financings as a result of a decrease in the value of the underlying collateral properties. During January 2014, we received a $1.5 million payment on this investment, which had a net carrying value of $0.8 million as of December 31, 2013. Accordingly, we recognized $0.7 million of income related to this repayment.

During 2013, we recognized income of $2.5 million relating to the repayment of a note receivable that had previously been written off.

During 2014, we recognized income of $2.0 million relating to the repayment in full of a note receivable for which we had previously established a reserve.

INFLATION

Our long-term leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation on our net income. Such provisions include clauses enabling us to receive percentage rents based on tenants’ gross sales, which generally increase as prices rise, and/or, in certain cases, escalation clauses, which generally increase rental rates during the terms of the leases. Such escalation clauses are often related to increases in the consumer price index or similar inflation indexes. In addition, many of our leases are for terms of less than ten years, which permits us to seek to increase rents upon re-rental at market rates if current rents are below the then existing market rates. Most of our leases require the tenants to pay their share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Reference is made to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Information as of December 31, 2014

Our primary market risk exposure is to changes in interest rates related to our mortgage and other debt. See Note 8 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for certain quantitative details related to our mortgage and other debt.

Currently, we manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates primarily through the use of fixed-rate debt and interest rate swap agreements. As of December 31, 2014, we had total mortgage, convertible and other notes payable of $1,127.6 million, excluding the unamortized premium of $2.9 million, of which $801.4 million, or 71% was fixed-rate, inclusive of debt with rates fixed through the use of derivative financial instruments, and $326.2 million, or 29%, was variable-rate based upon LIBOR or Prime rates plus certain spreads. As of December 31, 2014, we were a party to 14 interest rate swap transactions and four interest rate cap transactions to hedge our exposure to changes in interest rates with respect to $223.8 million and $139.6 million of LIBOR-based variable-rate debt, respectively. We were also a party to two forward-starting interest rate swaps with respect to $50.0 million of LIBOR-based variable-rate debt.


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The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2014 concerning our long-term debt obligations, including principal cash flows by scheduled maturity and weighted average interest rates of maturing amounts (dollars in millions):

Consolidated mortgage and other debt:
Year
 
Scheduled
amortization
 
Maturities
 
Total
 
Weighted average
interest rate
2015
 
$
7.7

 
$
264.2

 
$
271.9

 
2.5%
2016
 
4.9

 
321.9

 
326.8

 
5.1%
2017
 
3.6

 
127.1

 
130.7

 
4.4%
2018
 
2.2

 
69.6

 
71.8

 
2.2%
2019
 
1.2

 
81.2

 
82.4

 
1.6%
Thereafter
 
4.5

 
239.5

 
244.0

 
4.3%
 
 
$
24.1

 
$
1,103.5

 
$
1,127.6

 
 

Mortgage debt in unconsolidated partnerships (at our pro-rata share):
Year
 
Scheduled
amortization
 
Maturities
 
Total
 
Weighted average
interest rate
2015
 
$
0.3

 
$
3.9

 
$
4.2

 
3.7%
2016
 
0.3

 
5.6

 
5.9

 
1.6%
2017
 
0.4

 
5.6

 
6.0

 
2.5%
2018
 
0.9

 

 
0.9

 
—%
2019
 
0.9

 

 
0.9

 
—%
Thereafter
 
5.3

 
108.8

 
114.1

 
4.1%
 
 
$
8.1

 
$
123.9

 
$
132.0

 
 

$271.9 million of our total consolidated debt and $4.2 million of our pro-rata share of unconsolidated outstanding debt will become due in 2015. $326.8 million of our total consolidated debt and $5.9 million of our pro-rata share of unconsolidated debt will become due in 2016. As we intend on refinancing some or all of such debt at the then-existing market interest rates, which may be greater than the current interest rate, our interest expense would increase by approximately $6.0 million annually if the interest rate on the refinanced debt increased by 100 basis points. After giving effect to noncontrolling interests, our share of this increase would be $2.3 million. Interest expense on our variable-rate debt of $326.2 million, net of variable to fixed-rate swap agreements currently in effect, as of December 31, 2014 would increase $3.3 million if LIBOR increased by 100 basis points. After giving effect to noncontrolling interests, our share of this increase would be $0.5 million. We may seek additional variable-rate financing if and when pricing and other commercial and financial terms warrant. As such, we would consider hedging against the interest rate risk related to such additional variable-rate debt through interest rate swaps and protection agreements, or other means.

Based on our outstanding debt balances as of December 31, 2014, the fair value of our total consolidated outstanding debt would decrease by approximately $13.7 million if interest rates increase by 1%. Conversely, if interest rates decrease by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would increase by approximately $12.6 million.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had notes receivable of $102.3 million and $126.7 million, respectively. We determined the estimated fair value of our notes receivable equated the carrying values by discounting future cash receipts utilizing a discount rate equivalent to the rate at which similar notes receivable would be originated under conditions then existing.

Based on our outstanding notes receivable balances as of December 31, 2014, the fair value of our total outstanding notes receivable would decrease by approximately $2.2 million if interest rates increase by 1%. Conversely, if interest rates decrease by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding notes receivable would increase by approximately $2.3 million.

Summarized Information as of December 31, 2013

As of December 31, 2013, we had total mortgage and convertible notes payable of $1,038.1 million, excluding the unamortized premium of $1.9 million, of which $814.1 million, or 78% was fixed-rate, inclusive of interest rate swaps, and $224.0 million, or 22%, was variable-rate based upon LIBOR plus certain spreads. As of December 31, 2013, we were a party to 11 interest rate swap transactions and four interest rate cap transactions to hedge our exposure to changes in interest rates with respect to $179.7 million and $140.7 million of LIBOR-based variable-rate debt, respectively.

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Interest expense on our variable debt of $224.0 million as of December 31, 2013 would have increased $2.2 million if LIBOR increased by 100 basis points. Based on our outstanding debt balances as of December 31, 2013, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would have decreased by approximately $18.5 million if interest rates increased by 1%. Conversely, if interest rates decreased by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would have increased by approximately $7.2 million.

Changes in Market Risk Exposures from 2013 to 2014

Our interest rate risk exposure from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2014 has increased on an absolute basis, as the $224.0 million of variable-rate debt as of December 31, 2013 has increased to $326.2 million as of December 31, 2014. As a percentage of our overall debt, our interest rate risk exposure has increased as our variable-rate debt accounted for 22% of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2013 and was increased to 29% as of December 31, 2014.


ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

The financial statements beginning on page F-1 of this Form 10-K are incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(i) Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2014 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(ii) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

(a) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management of Acadia Realty Trust is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13(a)-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014 as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13(a)-15(c). In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth in the framework in Internal Control–Integrated Framework (2013 Framework) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the "COSO criteria"). Based on our evaluation under the COSO criteria, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2014 to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

BDO USA, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm that audited our Financial Statements included in this Annual Report, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, which appears in paragraph (b) of this Item 9A.

Acadia Realty Trust
White Plains, New York
February 20, 2015

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(b) Attestation report of the independent registered public accounting firm

The Shareholders and Trustees of
Acadia Realty Trust
White Plains, New York

We have audited Acadia Realty Trust’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). Acadia Realty Trust’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Item 9A, Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Acadia Realty Trust maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Acadia Realty Trust as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014 and our report dated February 20, 2015, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.


/s/ BDO USA, LLP
New York, New York
February 20, 2015



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(c) Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our fourth fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.

None



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PART III
In accordance with the rules of the SEC, certain information required by Part III is omitted and is incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K from our definitive proxy statement relating to our 2015 annual meeting of stockholders (our "2015 Proxy Statement") that we intend to file with the SEC no later than April 16, 2015.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.

The information under the following headings in the 2015 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

"PROPOSAL 1 — ELECTION OF TRUSTEES"
"MANAGEMENT"
"SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE"

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

The information under the following headings in the 2015 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

"ACADIA REALTY TRUST COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT"
"COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS"
"EXECUTIVE AND TRUSTEE COMPENSATION"
"COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION"

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.

The information under the heading "SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT" in the 2015 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

The information under Item 5. of this Form 10-K under the heading "(c) Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans" is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.

The information under the following headings in the 2015 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

"CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS"
"PROPOSAL 1 — ELECTION OF TRUSTEES—Trustee Independence"

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.

The information under the heading "AUDIT COMMITTEE INFORMATION" in the 2015 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE.

1. Financial Statements: See "Index to Financial Statements" at page F-1 below.
2. Financial Statement Schedule: See "Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation" at page F-48 below.
3. Exhibits: The index of exhibits below is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
 
 
ACADIA REALTY TRUST
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Kenneth F. Bernstein
 
 
Kenneth F. Bernstein
 
 
Chief Executive Officer,
 
 
President and Trustee
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Jonathan W. Grisham
 
 
Jonathan W. Grisham
 
 
Senior Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Richard Hartmann
 
 
Richard Hartmann
 
 
Senior Vice President and
 
 
Chief Accounting Officer
Dated: February 20, 2015
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
 
 
 
 
Signature
 
Title
 
Date
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Kenneth F. Bernstein
(Kenneth F. Bernstein)
 
Chief Executive Officer,
President and Trustee
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
February 20, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Jonathan W. Grisham
(Jonathan W. Grisham)
 
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
February 20, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Richard Hartmann
(Richard Hartmann)
 
Senior Vice President
and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
February 20, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Douglas Crocker II
(Douglas Crocker II)
 
Trustee
 
February 20, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Lorrence T. Kellar
(Lorrence T. Kellar)
 
Trustee
 
February 20, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Wendy Luscombe
(Wendy Luscombe)
 
Trustee
 
February 20, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ William T. Spitz
(William T. Spitz)
 
Trustee
 
February 20, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Lee S. Wielansky
(Lee S. Wielansky)
 
Trustee
 
February 20, 2015



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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following is an index to all exhibits including (i) those filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K and (ii) those incorporated by reference herein:
Exhibit No.
Description
3.1
Declaration of Trust of the Company (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2012.)
 
 
3.2
First Amendment to Declaration of Trust of the Company (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2012.)
 
 
3.3
Second Amendment to Declaration of Trust of the Company (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2012.)
 
 
3.4
Third Amendment to Declaration of Trust of the Company (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2012.)
 
 
3.5
Fourth Amendment to Declaration of Trust (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.1 (a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 1998.)
 
 
3.6
Fifth Amendment to Declaration of Trust (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.)
 
 
3.7
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 18, 2013.)
 
 
3.8
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2014.)
 
 
4.1
Voting Trust Agreement between the Company and Yale University dated February 27, 2002 (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 99.1 to Yale University's Schedule 13D filed on September 25, 2002.)
 
 
10.1
Amended and Restated Acadia Realty Trust 2006 Share Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Appendix A to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 5, 2012.) (2)
 
 
10.2
Certain information regarding the compensation arrangements with certain officers of registrant (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as to Item 5.02 of the registrant's Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 4, 2008.)
 
 
10.3
Description of Long Term Investment Alignment Program (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.)
 
 
10.4
Form of Share Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form S-8 filed on July 2, 2003.) (2)
 
 
10.5
Registration Rights and Lock-Up Agreement (RD Capital Transaction) (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 99.1 (a) to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on March 3, 2000.)
 
 
10.6
Registration Rights and Lock-Up Agreement (Pacesetter Transaction) (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 99.1 (b) to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on March 3, 2000.)
 
 
10.7
Form of Registration Rights Agreement and Lock-Up Agreement (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.)
 
 

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10.8
Contribution and Share Purchase Agreement dated as of April 15, 1998 among Mark Centers Trust, Mark Centers Limited Partnership, the Contributing Owners and Contributing Entities named therein, RD Properties, L.P. VI, RD Properties, L.P. VIA and RD Properties, L.P. VIB (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on April 20, 1998.)
 
 
10.9
Agreement of Contribution among Acadia Realty Limited Partnership, Acadia Realty Trust and Klaff Realty, LP and Klaff Realty, Limited (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.)
 
 
10.10
Amended and Restated Employment agreement between the Company and Kenneth F. Bernstein (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2014.) (2)
 
 
10.15
Form of Amended and Restated Severance Agreement, dated June 12, 2008, that was entered into with each of Joel Braun, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer; Michael Nelsen, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Robert Masters, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary; and Joseph Hogan, Senior Vice President and Director of Construction (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on June 12, 2008.) (2)
 
 
10.16
First Amendment to Severance Agreements between the Company and Joel Braun Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Michael Nelsen, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Robert Masters, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary and Joseph Hogan, Senior Vice President and Director of Construction dated January 19, 2007 (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibits 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 24, 2007.) (2)
 
 
10.17
Amended and Restated Severance Agreement, dated April 19, 2011, that was entered into with Christopher Conlon, Senior Vice President, Leasing and Development (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.43 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.) (2)
 
 
10.18
Amended and Restated Loan Agreement among Acadia Cortlandt LLC and Bank of America, N.A., Note between Acadia Cortlandt LLC and Bank of America, N.A., Note Consolidation and Modification Agreement between Acadia Cortlandt LLC and Bank of America, N.A., Note between Acadia Cortlandt LLC and Bank of America, N.A., Mortgage Consolidation and Modification Agreement between Acadia Cortlandt LLC and Bank of America, N.A., Mortgage Security Agreement between Acadia Cortlandt LLC and Bank of America, N.A. and Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement between Acadia Cortlandt LLC and Bank of America, N.A., all dated October 26, 2010 (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2010.)
 
 
10.19
Revolving Credit Agreement Dated as of November 21, 2012 by and among Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV LLC as Borrower, Acadia Realty Acquisition IV LLC as Borrowers Managing Member, Acadia Realty Limited Partnership as Guarantor, Acadia Realty Trust as Guarantor General Partner, Acadia Investors IV Inc. as Pledgor and Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent, Structuring Agent, Sole Bookrunner, Sole Lead Arranger, Letter of Credit Issuer, and Lender (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2012.)
 
 
10.20
Credit Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2013, among Acadia Realty Limited Partnership, as the Borrower, and Acadia Realty Trust and Certain Subsidiaries of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership from time to time party thereto, as Guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender, L/C Issuer, and as a Lender, PNC Bank, National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as a Joint Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner and PNC Bank, National Association and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers. (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 5, 2013.)
 
 
10.21
Agreement and Plan Of Merger Dated as of December 22, 2005 by and among Acadia Realty Acquisition I, LLC, Ara Btc LLC, ARA MS LLC, ARA BS LLC, ARA BC LLC and ARA BH LLC, Acadia Investors, Inc., AII BTC LLC, AII MS LLC, AII BS LLC, AII BC LLC And AII BH LLC, Samuel Ginsburg 2000 Trust Agreement #1, Martin Ginsburg 2000 Trust Agreement #1, Martin Ginsburg, Samuel Ginsburg and Adam Ginsburg, and GDC SMG, LLC, GDC Beechwood, LLC, Aspen Cove Apartments, LLC and SMG Celebration, LLC (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2006.)
 
 

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10.22
Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Acadia Pelham Manor LLC, Acadia East Fordham Acquisitions LLC, Fordham Place Office LLC, as Sellers and RPAI Acquisitions, Inc., as Purchaser. (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 6, 2013.)
 
 
10.23
Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.1 (c) to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on March 3, 2000.)
 
 
10.24
First and Second Amendments to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 10.1 (d) to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed on March 3, 2000.)
 
 
10.24
Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 99.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.)
 
 
10.25
Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 99.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.)
 
 
21
List of Subsidiaries of Acadia Realty Trust (1)
 
 
23.1
Consent of Registered Public Accounting Firm to incorporation by reference its reports into Forms S-3 and Forms S-8 (1)
 
 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
 
 
99.1
Certificate of Designation of Series A Preferred Operating Partnership Units of Limited Partnership Interest of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 99.5 to Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended June 30, 1997.)
 
 
99.2
Certificate of Designation of Series B Preferred Operating Partnership Units of Limited Partnership Interest of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof filed as Exhibit 99.6 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.)
 
 
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document* (1)
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document* (1)
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document* (1)
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Document* (1)
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Document* (1)
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Document* (1)
*
Pursuant to Regulation S-T, this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
 
 

61



Notes:
 
 
 
(1
)
Filed herewith.
 
 
(2
)
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.



62



ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013
 
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
 
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Schedule III – Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
 
 
 
 



F-1



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


The Shareholders and Trustees of
Acadia Realty Trust
White Plains, New York
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Acadia Realty Trust and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we have also audited the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index. These consolidated financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and the schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and schedule. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Acadia Realty Trust at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Acadia Realty Trust's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated February 26, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP
New York, New York
February 20, 2015

F-2



ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Operating real estate
 
 

 
 

Land
 
$
424,661

 
$
336,251

Buildings and improvements
 
1,329,080

 
1,140,613

Construction in progress
 
7,464

 
4,836

 
 
1,761,205

 
1,481,700

Less: accumulated depreciation
 
256,015

 
229,538

Net operating real estate
 
1,505,190

 
1,252,162

Real estate under development
 
447,390

 
337,353

Notes receivable and preferred equity investments, net
 
102,286

 
126,656

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
 
184,352

 
181,322

Cash and cash equivalents
 
217,580

 
79,189

Cash in escrow
 
20,358

 
19,822

Restricted cash
 
30,604

 
109,795

Rents receivable, net
 
36,962

 
29,574

Deferred charges, net
 
30,679

 
30,775

Acquired lease intangibles, net
 
44,618

 
33,663

Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
56,508

 
44,212

Assets of discontinued operations and properties held for sale
 
56,073

 
20,434

Total assets
 
$
2,732,600

 
$
2,264,957

 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 
 

 
 

Mortgage and other notes payable
 
$
1,130,481

 
$
1,039,997

Distributions in excess of income from, and investments in, unconsolidated affiliates
 
12,564

 
8,701

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
34,026

 
38,050

Dividends and distributions payable
 
39,339

 
13,455

Acquired lease intangibles, net
 
29,585

 
22,394

Other liabilities
 
25,148

 
18,265

Liabilities of discontinued operations and properties held for sale
 
25,500

 
2,507

Total liabilities
 
1,296,643

 
1,143,369

EQUITY
 
 

 
 

Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Common shares, $.001 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 68,109,287 and 55,643,068 shares, respectively
 
68

 
56

Additional paid-in capital
 
1,027,861

 
665,301

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
 
(4,005
)
 
1,132

Retained earnings
 
31,617

 
37,747

Total shareholders’ equity
 
1,055,541

 
704,236

Noncontrolling interests
 
380,416

 
417,352

Total equity
 
1,435,957

 
1,121,588

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
2,732,600

 
$
2,264,957


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

F-3



ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
 
Years ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues
 
 
Rental income
 
$
145,103

 
$
122,730

 
$
84,002

Interest income
 
12,607

 
11,800

 
8,027

Expense reimbursements
 
32,642

 
28,373

 
20,433

Other
 
4,660

 
5,383

 
2,525

Total revenues
 
195,012

 
168,286

 
114,987

Operating Expenses
 
 

 
 

 
 

Property operating
 
24,833

 
21,026

 
17,430

Other operating
 
3,776

 
4,605

 
3,899

Real estate taxes
 
23,062

 
20,922

 
16,387

General and administrative
 
27,433

 
25,555

 
21,223

Reserve for notes receivable
 

 

 
405

Depreciation and amortization
 
49,645

 
40,299

 
27,888

Total operating expenses
 
128,749

 
112,407

 
87,232

Operating income
 
66,263

 
55,879

 
27,755

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
8,723

 
12,382

 
550

Gain on disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates
 
102,855

 

 
3,061

Impairment of unconsolidated affiliates
 

 

 
(2,032
)
Impairment of asset
 

 
(1,500
)
 

Loss on debt extinguishment
 
(335
)
 
(765
)
 
(198
)
Gain on involuntary conversion of asset
 

 

 
2,368

Interest and other finance expense
 
(39,091
)
 
(39,474
)
 
(22,811
)
Gain on disposition of properties
 
13,138



 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
151,553

 
26,522

 
8,693

Income tax (provision) benefit
 
(629
)
 
(19
)
 
574

Income from continuing operations
 
150,924

 
26,503

 
9,267

Discontinued operations
 
 

 
 

 
 

Operating income from discontinued operations
 

 
6,818

 
12,007

Impairment of asset
 

 
(6,683
)
 

Loss on debt extinguishment
 

 
(800
)
 
(2,541
)
Gain on disposition of properties
 
1,222

 
18,802

 
71,203

Income from discontinued operations
 
1,222

 
18,137

 
80,669

Net income
 
152,146

 
44,640

 
89,936

Noncontrolling interests
 
 

 
 

 
 

Continuing operations
 
(80,059
)
 
7,523

 
14,352

Discontinued operations
 
(1,023
)
 
(12,048
)
 
(64,582
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(81,082
)
 
(4,525
)
 
(50,230
)
Net income attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
71,064

 
$
40,115

 
$
39,706

Basic earnings per share
 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from continuing operations
 
$
1.18

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.51

Income from discontinued operations
 

 
0.11

 
0.34

Basic earnings per share
 
$
1.18

 
$
0.72

 
$
0.85

Diluted earnings per share
 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from continuing operations
 
$
1.18

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.51

Income from discontinued operations
 

 
0.11

 
0.34

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
1.18

 
$
0.72

 
$
0.85

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

F-4



ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
152,146

 
$
44,640

 
$
89,936

Other Comprehensive (loss) income:
 

 

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on valuation of swap agreements
 
(9,061
)
 
3,610

 
(3,519
)
Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements
 
3,776

 
2,892

 
2,268

Other comprehensive (loss) income
 
(5,285
)
 
6,502

 
(1,251
)
Comprehensive income
 
146,861

 
51,142

 
88,685

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(80,934
)
 
(5,588
)
 
(49,373
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
65,927

 
$
45,554

 
$
39,312


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-5

ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Common Shares
 
Share Amount
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Total
Common
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Balance at January 1, 2012
42,586

 
$
43

 
$
348,667

 
$
(3,913
)
 
$
39,317

 
$
384,114

 
$
385,195

 
$
769,309

Conversion of OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership
334

 

 
5,880

 

 

 
5,880

 
(5,880
)
 

Issuance of Common Shares, net of issuance costs
9,510

 
9

 
226,712

 

 

 
226,721

 

 
226,721

Dividends declared ($0.72 per Common Share)

 

 

 

 
(33,896
)
 
(33,896
)
 
(1,098
)
 
(34,994
)
Issuance of OP Units to acquire real estate

 

 

 

 

 

 
2,279

 
2,279

Employee and trustee stock compensation, net
52

 

 
666

 

 

 
666

 
6,025

 
6,691

Noncontrolling interest distributions

 

 

 

 

 

 
(160,663
)
 
(160,663
)
Noncontrolling interest contributions

 

 

 

 

 

 
172,228

 
172,228

 
52,482

 
52

 
581,925

 
(3,913
)
 
5,421

 
583,485

 
398,086

 
981,571

Comprehensive income (loss):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net income

 

 

 

 
39,706

 
39,706

 
50,230

 
89,936

Unrealized loss on valuation of swap agreements

 

 

 
(1,815
)
 

 
(1,815
)
 
(1,704
)
 
(3,519
)
Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements

 

 

 
1,421

 

 
1,421

 
847

 
2,268

Total comprehensive (loss) income

 

 

 
(394
)
 
39,706

 
39,312

 
49,373

 
88,685

Balance at December 31, 2012
52,482

 
52

 
581,925

 
(4,307
)
 
45,127

 
622,797

 
447,459

 
1,070,256


F-6

ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Common Shares
 
Share Amount
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Total
Common
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Conversion of OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership
93

 

 
1,548

 

 

 
1,548

 
(1,548
)
 

Issuance of Common Shares, net of issuance costs
3,013

 
4

 
80,686

 

 

 
80,690

 

 
80,690

Dividends declared ($0.86 per Common Share)

 

 

 

 
(47,495
)
 
(47,495
)
 
(1,664
)
 
(49,159
)
Issuance of OP Units to acquire real estate

 

 

 

 

 

 
33,300

 
33,300

Employee and trustee stock compensation, net
55

 

 
1,142

 

 

 
1,142

 
6,530

 
7,672

Consolidation of previously unconsolidated investment

 

 

 

 

 

 
(33,949
)
 
(33,949
)
Noncontrolling interest distributions

 

 

 

 

 

 
(87,688
)
 
(87,688
)
Noncontrolling interest contributions

 

 

 

 

 

 
49,324

 
49,324

 
55,643

 
56

 
665,301

 
(4,307
)
 
(2,368
)
 
658,682

 
411,764

 
1,070,446

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income

 

 

 

 
40,115

 
40,115

 
4,525

 
44,640

Unrealized income on valuation of swap agreements

 

 

 
3,541

 

 
3,541

 
69

 
3,610

Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements

 

 

 
1,898

 

 
1,898

 
994

 
2,892

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 
5,439

 
40,115

 
45,554

 
5,588

 
51,142

Balance at December 31, 2013
55,643

 
56

 
665,301

 
1,132

 
37,747

 
704,236

 
417,352

 
1,121,588


F-7

ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Common Shares
 
Share Amount
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Total
Common
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
Conversion of OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership
136

 

 
3,181

 

 

 
3,181

 
(3,181
)
 

Issuance of Common Shares, net of issuance costs
12,237

 
12

 
357,447

 

 

 
357,459

 

 
357,459

Issuance of OP Units to acquire real estate

 

 

 

 

 

 
44,051

 
44,051

Dividends declared ($1.23 per Common Share)

 

 

 

 
(77,194
)
 
(77,194
)
 
(5,085
)
 
(82,279
)
Employee and trustee stock compensation, net
93

 

 
1,932

 

 

 
1,932

 
6,528

 
8,460

Noncontrolling interest distributions

 

 

 

 

 

 
(218,152
)
 
(218,152
)
Noncontrolling interest contributions

 

 

 

 

 

 
57,969

 
57,969

 
68,109

 
68

 
1,027,861

 
1,132

 
(39,447
)
 
989,614

 
299,482

 
1,289,096

Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income

 

 

 

 
71,064

 
71,064

 
81,082

 
152,146

Unrealized loss on valuation of swap agreements

 

 

 
(7,814
)
 

 
(7,814
)
 
(1,247
)
 
(9,061
)
Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements

 

 

 
2,677

 

 
2,677

 
1,099

 
3,776

Total comprehensive (loss) income

 

 

 
(5,137
)
 
71,064

 
65,927

 
80,934

 
146,861

Balance at December 31, 2014
68,109

 
$
68

 
$
1,027,861

 
$
(4,005
)
 
$
31,617

 
$
1,055,541

 
$
380,416

 
$
1,435,957

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


F-8


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 

 
 

 
 

Net income
 
$
152,146

 
$
44,640

 
$
89,936

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
 
 

 
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
 
49,645

 
43,071

 
38,769

Amortization of financing costs
 
3,003

 
3,082

 
3,569

Gain on sale of property
 
(14,360
)
 
(18,802
)
 
(71,203
)
Loss on debt extinguishment
 
335

 
1,565

 
2,739

Gain on involuntary conversion of asset
 

 

 
(2,368
)
Reserve for notes receivable
 

 

 
405

Impairment of asset
 

 
8,183

 

Share compensation expense
 
6,744

 
7,667

 
3,350

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
(8,723
)
 
(12,382
)
 
1,482

Gain on disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates
 
(102,855
)
 

 
(3,061
)
Distributions of operating income from unconsolidated affiliates
 
9,579

 
9,829

 
3,733

Other, net
 
(4,147
)
 
(4,771
)
 
278

Changes in assets and liabilities
 


 


 


Cash in escrow
 
(686
)
 
218

 
2,035

Rents receivable, net
 
(8,097
)
 
997

 
(6,757
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
852

 
(22,524
)
 
1,033

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
(4,016
)
 
5,586

 
(5,648
)
Other liabilities
 
3,099

 
(1,126
)
 
709

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
82,519

 
65,233

 
59,001

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 

 
 

 
 

Acquisition of real estate
 
(250,353
)
 
(220,041
)
 
(241,894
)
Redevelopment and property improvement costs
 
(140,118
)
 
(106,883
)
 
(88,787
)
Deferred leasing costs
 
(3,914
)
 
(4,617
)
 
(7,275
)
Insurance proceeds from involuntary conversion of asset
 

 

 
3,672

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
 
(156,972
)
 
(56,171
)
 
(160,888
)
Return of capital from unconsolidated affiliates
 
74,371

 
108,899

 
22,296

Proceeds from disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates
 
190,356

 

 

Consolidation of previously unconsolidated investment
 

 
1,864

 

Proceeds from notes receivable
 
18,095

 
29,583

 
25,388

Issuance of notes receivable
 
(31,169
)
 
(45,050
)
 
(108,629
)
Proceeds from disposition of properties
 
31,188

 
204,537

 
419,372

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(268,516
)
 
(87,879
)
 
(136,745
)


F-9


ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 

 
 

 
 

Principal payments on mortgage and other notes
 
(176,323
)
 
(437,257
)
 
(549,095
)
Proceeds received on mortgage and other notes
 
284,303

 
572,443

 
433,815

Loan proceeds held as restricted cash
 
79,191

 
(109,795
)
 

Purchase of convertible notes payable
 

 
(550
)
 

Deferred financing and other costs
 
(3,672
)
 
(11,741
)
 
(6,772
)
Capital contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
57,970

 
49,324

 
172,228

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
(221,330
)
 
(88,975
)
 
(161,765
)
Dividends paid to Common Shareholders
 
(53,210
)
 
(44,115
)
 
(32,143
)
Proceeds from issuance of Common Shares, net of issuance costs of $2,112, $1,645, and $3,054 respectively
 
357,459

 
80,688

 
223,477

Net cash provided by financing activities
 
324,388

 
10,022

 
79,745


 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
138,391

 
(12,624
)
 
2,001

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
79,189

 
91,813

 
89,812

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
217,580

 
$
79,189

 
$
91,813

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash paid during the period for interest, net of capitalized interest of $12,650, $9,193, and $5,955, respectively
 
$
46,542

 
$
41,543

 
$
32,327

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received of $2,045, $0 and $0, respectively
 
$
(1,772
)
 
$
301

 
$
941

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities
 
 

 
 

 
 

Acquisition of real estate through assumption of debt
 
$
29,794

 
$

 
$
63,766

Disposition of real estate through forgiveness of debt
 
$
(22,865
)
 
$

 
$

Acquisition of real estate through issuance of OP Units
 
$
38,937

 
$
33,300

 
$
2,279

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates through issuance of OP Units
 
$
5,114

 
$

 
$

Acquisition of real estate through conversion of notes receivable
 
$
38,000

 
$
18,500

 
$
14,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidation of previously unconsolidated investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real estate, net
 
$

 
$
(118,484
)
 
$

Mortgage notes payable
 

 
166,200

 

Distributions in excess of income from, and investments in, unconsolidated affiliates
 

 
(10,298
)
 

Other assets and liabilities
 

 
(1,605
)
 

Noncontrolling interest
 

 
(33,949
)
 

Cash included in consolidation of previously unconsolidated investment
 
$

 
$
1,864

 
$


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Acadia Realty Trust (the "Trust") and subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"), is a fully-integrated equity real estate investment trust ("REIT") focused on the ownership, acquisition, redevelopment, and management of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, supply-constrained, densely-populated metropolitan areas in the United States.

All of the Company’s assets are held by, and all of its operations are conducted through, Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (the "Operating Partnership") and entities in which the Operating Partnership owns an interest. As of December 31, 2014, the Trust controlled approximately 95% of the Operating Partnership as the sole general partner. As the general partner, the Trust is entitled to share, in proportion to its percentage interest, in the cash distributions and profits and losses of the Operating Partnership. The limited partners primarily represent entities or individuals that contributed their interests in certain properties or entities to the Operating Partnership in exchange for common or preferred units of limited partnership interest ("Common OP Units" or "Preferred OP Units") and employees who have been awarded restricted Common OP Units ("LTIP Units") as long-term incentive compensation (Note 15). Limited partners holding Common OP and LTIP Units are generally entitled to exchange their units on a one-for-one basis for common shares of beneficial interest of the Trust ("Common Shares"). This structure is referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT or "UPREIT."

As of December 31, 2014, the Company has ownership interests in 87 properties within its core portfolio, which consist of those properties either 100% owned, or partially owned through joint venture interests, by the Operating Partnership, or subsidiaries thereof, not including those properties owned through its funds ("Core Portfolio"). The Company also has ownership interests in 56 properties within its funds, Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund I, LP ("Fund I"), Acadia Strategic Opportunity II, LLC ("Fund II"), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund III LLC ("Fund III") and Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV LLC (("Fund IV") and together with Funds I, II, and III, the "Funds"). The 143 Core Portfolio and Fund properties primarily consist street and urban retail, and dense suburban shopping centers. In addition, the Company, together with the investors in the Funds, invest in operating companies through Acadia Mervyn Investors I, LLC ("Mervyns I"), Acadia Mervyn Investors II, LLC ("Mervyns II") and Fund II, all on a non-recourse basis.

The Operating Partnership is the sole general partner or managing member of the Funds and Mervyns I and II and earns fees or priority distributions for asset management, property management, construction, redevelopment, leasing, and legal services. Cash flows from the Funds and Mervyns I and II are distributed pro-rata to their respective partners and members (including the Operating Partnership) until each receives a certain cumulative return ("Preferred Return"), and the return of all capital contributions. Thereafter, remaining cash flow is distributed 20% to the Operating Partnership ("Promote") and 80% to the partners or members (including the Operating Partnership).

Following is a table summarizing the general terms and Operating Partnership's equity interests in the Funds and Mervyns I and II:
Entity
Formation Date
Operating Partnership Share of Capital
Committed Capital
 
Capital Called as of December 31, 2014 (3)
Equity Interest Held By Operating Partnership
Preferred Return
Total Distributions as of December 31, 2014 (3)
Fund I and Mervyns I (1)
9/2001
22.22
%
$
90.0

 
$
86.6

37.78
%
9
%
$
192.3

Fund II and Mervyns II (2)
6/2004
20.00
%
300.0

 
300.0

20.00
%
8
%
131.6

Fund III
5/2007
19.90
%
475.0

 
381.6

19.90
%
6
%
368.5

Fund IV
5/2012
23.12
%
540.6

 
140.2

23.12
%
6
%
95.9


F-11



ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

Notes:

(1) Fund I and Mervyns I have returned all capital and preferred return. The Operating Partnership is now entitled to a Promote on all future cash distributions.
(2) During 2013, a distribution of $47.1 million was made to the Fund II investors, including the Operating Partnership. This amount is subject to recontribution to Fund II until December 2016, if needed to fund the on-going development and construction of existing projects.
(3) Represents the total for the Funds, including the Operating Partnership and noncontrolling interests' shares.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of the Company and its controlling investments in partnerships and limited liability companies in which the Company has control in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 810 "Consolidation" ("ASC Topic 810"). The ownership interests of other investors in these entities are recorded as noncontrolling interests. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in entities for which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over, but does not have financial or operating control, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the Company’s share of the earnings (or losses) of these entities are included in consolidated net income.

Variable interest entities are accounted for within the scope of ASC Topic 810 and are required to be consolidated by their primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is the enterprise that has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the variable interest entity that could be significant to the variable interest entity. Management has evaluated the applicability of ASC Topic 810 to its investments in certain joint ventures and determined that these joint ventures are not variable interest entities or that the Company is not the primary beneficiary and, therefore, consolidation of these ventures is not required. These investments are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

The Company owns a 22.22% interest in an approximately one million square foot retail portfolio (the "Brandywine Portfolio") located in Wilmington, Delaware. Effective January 1, 2013, following certain changes in the financial and operating controls of the joint venture agreement, in which the unaffiliated third party joint venture partner waived all of their substantive participating rights, the Company now accounts for this investment on a consolidated basis.

Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

The Company primarily accounts for its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures using the equity method as it does not exercise control over significant asset decisions such as buying, selling or financing nor is it the primary beneficiary under ASC Topic 810, as discussed above in most of these investments. The Company does have significant influence over most of these investments, which requires equity method accounting. Under the equity method, the Company increases its investment for its proportionate share of net income and contributions to the joint venture and decreases its investment balance by recording its proportionate share of net loss and distributions. The Company accounts for some of its investments under the cost method. Due to its minor ownership of three investments as well as the terms of the underlying operating agreements, the Company has no influence over such entities' operating and financial policies. Other than the minority investor rights to which the Company is entitled pursuant to statute, it has no rights other than to receive its pro-rata share of cash distributions as declared by the managers of these investments. The Company has no rights with respect to the control and operation of these investments vehicles, nor with the formulation and execution of business and investment policies. The Company recognizes income for distributions in excess of its investment where there is no recourse to the Company. For investments in which there is recourse to the Company, distributions in excess of the investment are recorded as a liability. Although the Company accounts for its investment in Albertson’s (Note 4) under the equity method of accounting, the Company adopted the policy of not recording its equity in earnings or losses of this unconsolidated affiliate until it receives the audited financial statements of Albertson’s to support the equity earnings or losses in accordance with ASC Topic 323, "Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures."


F-12



ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

The Company periodically reviews its investment in unconsolidated joint ventures for other-than-temporary losses in investment value. Any decline that is not expected to be recovered is considered other than temporary and an impairment charge is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the investment. During 2012, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $2.0 million in connection with the estimated fair value in its investment in Mervyns. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no impairment charges related to the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures.

Use of Estimates

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") require the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. The most significant assumptions and estimates relate to the valuation of real estate, depreciable lives, revenue recognition and the collectability of notes receivable and rents receivable. Application of these estimates and assumptions requires the exercise of judgment as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

Real Estate

Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Construction in progress includes costs for significant property expansion and redevelopment. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 30 to 40 years for buildings, the shorter of the useful life or lease term for tenant improvements and five years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.

Upon acquisitions of real estate, the Company assesses the fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities (including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above and below market leases and acquired in-place leases and customer relationships) and acquired liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 805 "Business Combinations" and ASC Topic 350 "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other," and allocates the acquisition price based on these assessments. Fixed-rate renewal options have been included in the calculation of the fair value of acquired leases where applicable. To the extent there were fixed-rate options at below-market rental rates, the Company included these along with the current term below-market rent in arriving at the fair value of the acquired leases. The discounted difference between contract and market rents is being amortized over the remaining applicable lease term, inclusive of any option periods. The Company assesses fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may affect the property.

The Company capitalizes certain costs related to the development and redevelopment of real estate including initial project acquisition costs, pre-construction costs, interest, real estate taxes, insurance, construction costs and salaries and related costs of personnel directly involved with the specific project. Additionally, the Company capitalizes interest costs related to development and redevelopment activities. Capitalization of these costs begin when the activities and related expenditures commence, and cease when the property is held available for occupancy upon substantial completion of tenant improvements, but no later than one year from the completion of major construction activity at which time the project is placed in service and depreciation commences.

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment when there is an event or a change in circumstances that indicates that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company measures and records impairment losses and reduces the carrying value of properties when indicators of impairment are present and the expected undiscounted cash flows related to those properties are less than their carrying amounts. In cases where the Company does not expect to recover its carrying costs on properties held for use, the Company reduces its carrying costs to fair value, and for properties held for sale, the Company reduces its carrying value to the fair value less costs to sell. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company determined that the values of the Walnut Hill Plaza and Fund III's Sheepshead Bay property were impaired. Accordingly, impairment charges of $1.5 million and $6.7 million, respectively were recorded. The Operating Partnership's share of the impairment charge related to Sheepshead Bay was $1.3 million. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2012, no impairment charges were recorded. Management does not believe that the values of any other properties within the portfolio are impaired as of December 31, 2014.



F-13



ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

The Company recognizes property sales in accordance with ASC Topic 970 "Real Estate." The Company generally records the sales of operating properties and outparcels using the full accrual method at closing when the earnings process is deemed to be complete. Sales not qualifying for full recognition at the time of sale are accounted for under other appropriate deferral methods. The Company evaluates the held-for-sale classification of its real estate each quarter. Assets that are classified as held for sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Assets are generally classified as held for sale once management has initiated an active program to market them for sale and has received a firm purchase commitment.

On occasion, the Company will receive unsolicited offers from third parties to buy individual Company properties. Under these circumstances, the Company will classify the properties as held for sale when a sales contract is executed with no contingencies and the prospective buyer has funds at risk to ensure performance.

Involuntary Conversion of Asset

The Company experienced significant flooding resulting in extensive damage to one of its properties during September 2011. Costs related to the clean-up and redevelopment were insured for an amount sufficient that would allow for full restoration of the property. Loss of rents during the redevelopment were covered by business interruption insurance subject to a $0.1 million deductible.

In accordance with ASC Topic 360 "Property, Plant and Equipment" and as a result of the above-described property damage, the Company had recorded a write-down of the asset's carrying value of approximately $1.4 million, as well as an insurance recovery in the same amount. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company received insurance proceeds of approximately $3.7 million and $6.9 million, respectively. The Company recognized a gain on involuntary conversion of $2.4 million in 2012 as these proceeds exceeded the asset's net basis.

Deferred Costs

Fees and costs paid in the successful negotiation of leases are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. Fees and costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing are deferred and amortized over the term of the related debt obligation. The Company capitalizes salaries, commissions and benefits related to time spent by leasing and legal department personnel involved in originating leases.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable

Leases with tenants are accounted for as operating leases. Minimum rents are recognized, net of any rent concessions or tenant lease incentives, including free rent, on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective leases, beginning when the tenant is entitled to take possession of the space. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, unbilled rents receivable relating to the straight-lining of rents of $28.0 million and $23.1 million, respectively are included in Rents Receivable, net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Certain of these leases also provide for percentage rents based upon the level of sales achieved by the tenant. Percentage rent is recognized in the period when the tenants’ sales breakpoint is met. In addition, leases typically provide for the reimbursement to the Company of real estate taxes, insurance and other property operating expenses. These reimbursements are recognized as revenue in the period the related expenses are incurred.



F-14



ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

The Company makes estimates of the uncollectability of its accounts receivable related to tenant revenues. An allowance for doubtful accounts has been provided against certain tenant accounts receivable that are estimated to be uncollectible. Once the amount is ultimately deemed to be uncollectible, it is written off. Rents receivable at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $6.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively.

Notes Receivable and Preferred Equity

Notes receivable and preferred equity investments are intended to be held to maturity and are carried at amortized cost. Interest income from notes receivable and preferred equity investments are recognized on the effective interest method over the expected life of the loan. Under the effective interest method, interest or fees collected at the origination of the investment or the payoff of the investment are recognized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to yield.

Allowances for real estate notes receivable are established based upon management’s quarterly review of the investments. In performing this review, management considers the estimated net recoverable value of the loan as well as other factors, including the fair value of any collateral, the amount and status of any senior debt, and the prospects for the borrower. Because this determination is based upon projections of future economic events, which are inherently subjective, the amounts ultimately realized from the loans may differ materially from their carrying values at the balance sheet date. Interest income recognition is generally suspended for loans when, in the opinion of management, a full recovery of income and principal becomes doubtful. Income recognition is resumed when the suspended loan becomes contractually current and performance is demonstrated to be resumed.

During 2012, the Company provided a $0.4 million net reserve on note receivables as a result of changes in the value of the underlying collateral properties. During 2014, the Company recognized income of $2.7 million as a result of collections on notes that previously had reserves.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained at financial institutions and, at times, balances may exceed the federally insured limit by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company has never experienced any losses related to these balances.

Restricted Cash and Cash in Escrow

Restricted cash and cash in escrow consist principally of cash held for real estate taxes, construction costs, property maintenance, insurance, minimum occupancy and property operating income requirements at specific properties as required by certain loan agreements.

Income Taxes

The Company has made an election to be taxed, and believes it qualifies, as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). To maintain REIT status for Federal income tax purposes, the Company is generally required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its shareholders as well as comply with certain other income, asset and organizational requirements as defined in the Code. Accordingly, the Company is generally not subject to Federal corporate income tax to the extent that it distributes 100% of its REIT taxable income each year.

Although it may qualify for REIT status for Federal income tax purposes, the Company is subject to state income or franchise taxes in certain states in which some of its properties are located. In addition, taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRS") is fully subject to Federal, state and local income taxes.

The Company accounts for TRS income taxes under the liability method as required by ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes." Under the liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the temporary differences between the GAAP basis and tax basis of the TRS income, assets and liabilities.



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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

In accordance with ASC Topic 740, the Company believes that it has appropriate support for the income tax positions taken and, as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that, if successfully challenged, could result in a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operation. The prior three years' income tax returns are subject to review by the Internal Revenue Service. The Company recognizes potential interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of the provision for income taxes.

Stock-based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation pursuant to ASC Topic 718, "Compensation – Stock Compensation." As such, all equity based awards are reflected as compensation expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements over their vesting period based on the fair value at the date of grant.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

During January 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-01, "Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items." ASU 2015-01 eliminates the concept of extraordinary items. However, the presentation and disclosure requirements for items that are either unusual or in nature or infrequent in occurrence remain and will be expanded to include items that are both unusual in nature and infrequent in occurrence. ASU 2015-01 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015. ASU 2015-01 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

During August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern." ASU 2014-15 requires an entity's management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. ASU 2014-15 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2014-15 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

During June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, "Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period." ASU 2014-12 provides explicit guidance on how to account for share-based payments that require a specific performance target to be achieved which may be achieved after an employee completes the requisite service period. ASU 2014-12 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. ASU 2014-12 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

During May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). The Company is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements and has not yet determined the method by which the standard will be adopted in 2017.

During April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, "Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant and Equipment; Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity." ASU 2014-08 modifies the requirements for reporting discontinued operations. Under the amendments in ASU 2014-08, the definition of discontinued operation has been modified to only include those disposals of an entity that represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. ASU 2014-08 shall be applied prospectively for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2014-08 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. The Company has adopted this standard on a prospective basis for transactions that have occurred after the adoption date. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


2. Acquisition and Disposition of Properties, Discontinued Operations and Properties Held For Sale

A. Acquisition and Disposition of Properties

Acquisitions

During 2014, the Company acquired the following properties through its Core Portfolio and Funds as follows:

Core Portfolio

(dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property
GLA
Percent Owned
Type
Month of Acquisition
Purchase Price
Debt Assumption
Location
11 E. Walton
6,738

100
%
Street Retail
January
$
44.0

$

Chicago, IL
61 Main Street
3,400

100
%
Street Retail
February
7.3


Westport, CT
865 W. North Avenue
16,000

100
%
Street Retail
March
14.8


Chicago, IL
252-256 Greenwich Avenue
9,172

100
%
Street Retail
March
24.5


Greenwich, CT
152-154 Spring Street
2,936

90
%
Street Retail
April
38.0


New York, NY
2520 Flatbush Avenue
29,114

100
%
Urban Retail
May
17.1


Brooklyn, NY
Bedford Green
90,472

100
%
Shopping Center
July
46.8

29.8

Bedford, NY
131-135 Prince Street (1)
3,200

100
%
Street Retail
August
51.4


New York, NY
Shops at Grand Ave
99,975

100
%
Shopping Center
October
56.0


Queens, NY
201 Needham Street
20,409

100
%
Suburban Retail
November
10.1


Newton, MA
840 N. Michigan (2)
87,135

88
%
Street Retail
December
163.2

55.0

Chicago, IL
Total
368,551




$
473.2

$
84.8



Notes:

(1) This acquisition was primarily funded with the issuance of 1.4 million Common OP Units.
(2) As the tenancy in common partner to this investment maintains operating control over this investment, it is accounted for under the equity method. This acquisition was partially funded with the issuance of 0.2 million Common OP Units.

The Company expensed $4.8 million of acquisition costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 related to the Core Portfolio.

Fund III

During December, Fund III, through an already existing unconsolidated joint venture, acquired a parcel adjacent to one of its existing investments $3.1 million.

The Company expensed $0.2 million of acquisition costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 related to Fund III.


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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2. Acquisition and Disposition of Properties, Discontinued Operations and Properties Held For Sale, continued

Fund IV
(dollars in millions)






Property
GLA
Percent Owned
Type
Month of Acquisition
Purchase Price
Location
Broughton Street Portfolio (1)
218,076

50
%
Street Retail
Various
$
33.9

Savannah, GA
Eden Square (2)
235,508

90
%
Shopping Center
July
25.4

Bear, DE
17 E. 71st Street
9,330

100
%
Street Retail
October
28.0

New York, NY
27 E. 61st Street (3)
9,637

100
%
Street Retail
October
19.3

New York, NY
Total
472,551




$
106.6


Notes:

(1) The Broughton Street Portfolio consists of 24 properties. As the joint venture partner to these investments maintains operating control over the investments, these are accounted for under the equity method. Of the 24 properties, nine of them are accounted for as asset acquisitions as they were purchased vacant and require future development.
(2) As the joint venture partner to this investment maintains operating control over this investment, it is accounted for under the equity method.
(3) This property was purchased vacant and requires future development and as such, it is accounted for as an asset acquisition.

The Company expensed $2.7 million of acquisition costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 related to Fund IV.

Purchase Price Allocations

With the exception of the asset acquisitions, the above acquisitions have been accounted for as business combinations. The purchase prices were allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. The preliminary measurements of fair value reflected below are subject to change. The Company expects to finalize the valuations and complete the purchase price allocations within one year from the dates of acquisition.

The following table summarizes both the Company's preliminary allocations of the purchase prices of assets acquired and liabilities assumed during 2014:

(dollars in thousands)
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
Land
$
145,833

Buildings and Improvements
411,896

Acquisition-related intangible liabilities (in Acquired lease intangibles, net)
(6,434
)
Above-below market debt assumed (included in Mortgages and other notes payable)
(2,100
)
Total Consideration
$
549,195



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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2. Acquisition and Disposition of Properties, Discontinued Operations and Properties Held For Sale, continued

During 2013, the Company acquired properties and recorded the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired based on provisional measurements of fair value. During 2014, the Company finalized the allocation of the purchase price and made certain measurement period adjustments. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price of properties as recorded as of December 31, 2013, and the finalized allocation of the purchase price as adjusted as of December 31, 2014:

(dollars in thousands)
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
Adjustments
Finalized Purchase Price Allocation
Land
$
65,804

$
14,720

$
80,524

Buildings and Improvements
245,925

(65,320
)
180,605

Acquisition-related intangible assets (in Acquired lease intangibles, net)

56,871

56,871

Acquisition-related intangible liabilities (in Acquired lease intangibles, net)

(6,271
)
(6,271
)
Total Consideration
$
311,729

$

$
311,729


Dispositions

During 2014, the Company disposed of the following properties:

(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
Dispositions
GLA
Sale Price
Gain/(Loss) on Sale
Month Sold
Owner
Walnut Hill Plaza (1)
297,905

$

$
12,402

March
Core
Sheepshead Bay
96,418

20,200

1,399

April
Fund III
City Point (2)

26,300

561

June
Fund II
Other post-sale adjustments


(176
)
-
Fund II
Land sale

340

190

July
Core
Lincoln Road Portfolio (3)
61,443

141,800

86,600

August
Fund III
Lincoln Road Portfolio (3)
54,453

200,200

54,642

August
Fund IV
Total
510,219

$
388,840

$
155,618

 
 

Notes:

(1) This property was subject to $22.9 million of non-recourse debt and was foreclosed upon by the lender during March 2014, resulting in a $12.4 million gain.
(2) Represents the sale of a portion of the residential air rights known as "Tower 2" associated with the Company's City Point development project.
(3) Both the Fund III and Fund IV Lincoln Road Portfolios were unconsolidated and as such, the Company's share of gains related to these sales, which aggregated $102.9 million, are included in gain on disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates in the 2014 Consolidated Statement of Income.


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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2. Acquisition and Disposition of Properties, Discontinued Operations and Properties Held For Sale, continued

B. Discontinued Operations

The Company previously reported properties sold as discontinued operations. The assets and liabilities and results of operations of discontinued operations are reflected as a separate component within the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2014-08, there were no assets or liabilities classified as discontinued operations as of December 31, 2014.

The combined assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2013 and the results of operations of the properties classified as discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, are summarized as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
 
 
BALANCE SHEETS
 
December 31, 2013
ASSETS
 
 

Net real estate
 
$
17,991

Rents receivable, net
 
565

Deferred charges, net
 
38

Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
1,840

Total assets of discontinued operations
 
$
20,434

LIABILITIES
 
 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
1,473

Other liabilities
 
1,034

Total liabilities of discontinued operations
 
$
2,507


(dollars in thousands)
 
Years ended December 31,
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Total revenues
 
$

 
$
20,920

 
$
56,902

Total expenses
 

 
14,102

 
44,895

Operating income
 

 
6,818

 
12,007

Impairment of assets
 

 
(6,683
)
 

Loss on debt extinguishment
 

 
(800
)
 
(2,541
)
Gain on disposition of properties
 
1,222

 
18,802

 
71,203

Income from discontinued operations
 
1,222

 
18,137

 
80,669

Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(1,023
)
 
(12,048
)
 
(64,582
)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
199

 
$
6,089

 
$
16,087





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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2. Acquisition and Disposition of Properties, Discontinued Operations and Properties Held For Sale, continued

C. Properties Held For Sale

At December 31, 2014, The Company had two properties classified as held-for-sale. The assets and liabilities relating to those properties are summarized as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
 
BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2014
Assets of properties held for sale
$
56,073

Liabilities of properties held for sale
$
25,500




F-21



ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3. Segment Reporting

The Company has three reportable segments: Core Portfolio, Funds and Structured Financing. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates property performance primarily based on net operating income before depreciation, amortization and certain nonrecurring items. Investments in the Core Portfolio are typically held long-term. Given the contemplated finite life of the Funds, these investments are typically held for shorter terms. Fees earned by the Company as the general partner or managing member of the Funds are eliminated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The following table sets forth certain segment information for the Company, reclassified for discontinued operations, as of and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (does not include unconsolidated affiliates or discontinued operations):
2014
(dollars in thousands)
 
Core Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financing
 
Total
Revenues
 
$
125,022

 
$
54,659

 
$
15,331

 
$
195,012

Property operating expenses, other operating and real estate taxes
 
(33,097
)
 
(18,574
)
 

 
(51,671
)
General and administrative expenses
 
(24,853
)
 
(1,665
)
 
(915
)
 
(27,433
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
(35,875
)
 
(13,770
)
 

 
(49,645
)
Operating income
 
31,197

 
20,650

 
14,416

 
66,263

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
(77
)
 
8,800

 

 
8,723

Gain on disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates
 

 
102,855

 

 
102,855

Loss on debt extinguishment
 
(3
)
 
(332
)
 

 
(335
)
Interest and other finance expense
 
(27,021
)
 
(12,070
)
 

 
(39,091
)
Gain on disposition of property
 
12,577

 
561

 

 
13,138

Income tax provision
 
(176
)
 
(453
)
 

 
(629
)
Income from continuing operations
 
16,497

 
120,011

 
14,416

 
150,924

Discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on disposition of properties
 

 
1,222

 

 
1,222

Income from discontinued operations
 

 
1,222

 

 
1,222

Net income
 
16,497

 
121,233

 
14,416

 
152,146

Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
 
(3,213
)
 
(76,846
)
 

 
(80,059
)
Income from discontinued operations
 
(9
)
 
(1,014
)
 

 
(1,023
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(3,222
)
 
(77,860
)
 

 
(81,082
)
Net income attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
13,275

 
$
43,373

 
$
14,416

 
$
71,064

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate at Cost
 
$
1,366,017

 
$
842,578

 
$

 
$
2,208,595

Total Assets
 
$
1,615,436

 
$
1,014,878

 
$
102,286

 
$
2,732,600

Acquisition of Real Estate
 
$
203,103

 
$
47,250

 
$

 
$
250,353

Redevelopment and Property Improvement Costs
 
$
5,432

 
$
134,686

 
$

 
$
140,118





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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3. Segment Reporting, continued
2013
(dollars in thousands)
 
Core Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financing
 
Total
Revenues
 
$
110,355

 
$
46,131

 
$
11,800

 
$
168,286

Property operating expenses, other operating and real estate taxes
 
(29,040
)
 
(17,513
)
 

 
(46,553
)
General and administrative expenses
 
(24,387
)
 
(1,168
)
 

 
(25,555
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
(28,989
)
 
(11,310
)
 

 
(40,299
)
Operating Income
 
27,939

 
16,140

 
11,800

 
55,879

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
(99
)
 
12,481

 

 
12,382

Impairment of asset

(1,500
)





(1,500
)
Loss on debt extinguishment
 
(309
)
 
(456
)
 

 
(765
)
Interest and other finance expense
 
(26,158
)
 
(13,316
)
 

 
(39,474
)
Income tax benefit (provision)
 
131

 
(150
)
 

 
(19
)
Income from continuing operations
 
4

 
14,699

 
11,800

 
26,503

Discontinued operations
 

 

 

 


Operating income from discontinued operations
 
535

 
6,283

 

 
6,818

Impairment of asset



(6,683
)



(6,683
)
Loss on debt extinguishment
 
(145
)
 
(655
)
 

 
(800
)
Gain on disposition of properties
 
6,488

 
12,314

 

 
18,802

Income from discontinued operations
 
6,878

 
11,259

 

 
18,137

Net income
 
6,882

 
25,958

 
11,800

 
44,640

Noncontrolling interests
 

 

 

 


(Income) loss from continuing operations
 
(1,002
)
 
8,525

 

 
7,523

Income from discontinued operations
 
(2,406
)
 
(9,642
)
 

 
(12,048
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(3,408
)
 
(1,117
)
 

 
(4,525
)
Net income attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
3,474

 
$
24,841

 
$
11,800

 
$
40,115

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate at Cost
 
$
1,059,257

 
$
759,796

 
$

 
$
1,819,053

Total Assets
 
$
1,012,553

 
$
1,105,264

 
$
126,706

 
$
2,244,523

Acquisition of Real Estate
 
$
143,616

 
$
76,425

 
$

 
$
220,041

Redevelopment and Property Improvement Costs
 
$
10,611

 
$
96,272

 
$

 
$
106,883






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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3. Segment Reporting, continued
2012
(dollars in thousands)
 
Core Portfolio
 
Funds
 
Structured Financing
 
Total
Revenues
 
$
70,400

 
$
36,560

 
$
8,027

 
$
114,987

Property operating expenses, other operating and real estate taxes
 
(21,817
)
 
(15,899
)
 

 
(37,716
)
Reserve for notes receivable
 

 

 
(405
)
 
(405
)
General and administrative expenses
 
(19,578
)
 
(1,645
)
 

 
(21,223
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
(17,065
)
 
(10,823
)
 

 
(27,888
)
Operating Income
 
11,940

 
8,193

 
7,622

 
27,755

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
262

 
288

 

 
550

Gain on disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates
 

 
3,061

 

 
3,061

Impairment of unconsolidated affiliates
 

 
(2,032
)
 

 
(2,032
)
Loss on debt extinguishment
 

 
(198
)
 

 
(198
)
Gain on involuntary conversion of asset
 
2,368

 

 

 
2,368

Interest and other finance expense
 
(15,431
)
 
(7,380
)
 

 
(22,811
)
Income tax (provision) benefit
 
(241
)
 
815

 

 
574

(Loss) income from continuing operations
 
(1,102
)
 
2,747

 
7,622

 
9,267

Discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income from discontinued operations
 
319

 
11,688

 

 
12,007

Loss on debt extinguishment
 

 
(2,541
)
 

 
(2,541
)
Gain on disposition of properties
 

 
71,203

 

 
71,203

Income from discontinued operations
 
319

 
80,350

 

 
80,669

Net (loss) income
 
(783
)
 
83,097

 
7,622

 
89,936

Noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from continuing operations
 
60

 
14,292

 

 
14,352

Income from discontinued operations
 
(128
)
 
(64,454
)
 

 
(64,582
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(68
)
 
(50,162
)
 

 
(50,230
)
Net (loss) income attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
(851
)
 
$
32,935

 
$
7,622

 
$
39,706

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Real Estate at Cost
 
$
722,345

 
$
564,853

 
$

 
$
1,287,198

Total Assets
 
$
727,423

 
$
811,855

 
$
130,885

 
$
1,670,163

Acquisition of Real Estate
 
$
175,556

 
$
66,338

 
$

 
$
241,894

Redevelopment and Property Improvement Costs
 
$
3,862

 
$
78,265

 
$

 
$
82,127








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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. Investments In and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates

Core Portfolio

The Company owns a 49% interest in a 311,000 square foot shopping center located in White Plains, New York ("Crossroads), a 50% interest in a 28,000 square foot retail portfolio located in Georgetown, Washington D.C. (the "Georgetown Portfolio"), a 22.22% interest in a 20,000 square foot retail property located in Wilmington, Delaware ("Route 202 Shopping Center") and a 88.43% tenancy in common interest in an 87,000 square foot retail property located in Chicago, Illinois. As our unaffiliated partners in these investments maintain operating control, these are accounted for under the equity method.

Funds

Fund Investments

During 2014, Fund IV, entered into a joint venture (the "Broughton Street Portfolio") with an unaffiliated entity, to acquire and operate properties located in Savannah, Georgia. Fund IV invested $8.1 million of equity and made a loan commitment of up to $69.0 million of which $28.4 million was funded to the joint venture as of December 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2014, the joint venture had acquired 24 properties for an aggregate purchase price of $33.9 million.

In addition, Fund IV, through a joint venture with an unaffiliated entity, purchased a shopping center in Bear, Delaware for $25.4 million.

During the third quarter of 2014, an unconsolidated joint venture between Fund III and an unaffiliated entity sold three properties located on Lincoln Road in Miami, Florida for an aggregate sales price of $141.8 million. In addition, an unconsolidated joint venture between Fund IV and an unaffiliated entity sold three properties located on Lincoln Road in Miami, Florida for an aggregate sales price of $200.2 million during the third quarter of 2014. The sales of the Fund III and Fund IV Lincoln Road portfolios resulted in gains of $86.6 million and $54.6 million, respectively.

The unaffiliated partners in Fund II's investment in Albee Tower I Owners, Fund III's investments in Parkway Crossing, Arundel Plaza and the White City Shopping Center as well as Fund IV's investments in 1701 Belmont Avenue, 2819 Kennedy Boulevard, Promenade at Manassas, Eden Square and the Broughton Street Portfolio, maintain control over these entities. The Company accounts for these investments under the equity method as it has the ability to exercise significant influence, but does not have any rights with respect to financial or operating control.

Self-Storage Management, a Fund III investment, was determined to be a variable interest entity. Management has evaluated the applicability of ASC Topic 810 to this joint venture and determined that the Company is not the primary beneficiary and, therefore, consolidation of this venture is not required. The Company accounts for this investment using the equity method of accounting.

RCP Venture

The Funds, together with two unaffiliated partners formed an investment group, the RCP Venture, for the purpose of making investments in surplus or underutilized properties owned by retailers and, in some instances, the retailers' operating company. The RCP Venture is neither a single entity nor a specific investment and the Company has no control or rights with respect to the formation and operation of these investments. The Company has made these investments through its subsidiaries, Mervyns I, Mervyns II and Fund II, (together the "Acadia Investors"), all on a non-recourse basis. Through December 31, 2014, the Acadia Investors have made investments in Mervyns Department Stores ("Mervyns") and Albertsons including additional investments in locations that are separate from these original investments ("Add-On Investments"). Additionally, they have invested in Shopko, Marsh and Rex Stores Corporation (collectively "Other RCP Investments").


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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. Investments In and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates, continued

The following table summarizes activity related to the RCP Venture investments from inception through December 31, 2014:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Partnership Share
Investment
 
Year
Acquired
 
Invested
Capital
and Advances
 
Distributions
 
Invested
Capital
and Advances
 
Distributions
Mervyns
 
2004
 
$
26,058

 
$
48,547

 
$
4,901

 
$
11,801

Mervyns Add-On investments
 
2005/2008
 
7,547

 
5,789

 
1,252

 
1,284

Albertsons
 
2006
 
20,717

 
81,594

 
4,239

 
16,318

Albertsons Add-On investments
 
2006/2007
 
2,416

 
4,864

 
388

 
972

Shopko
 
2006
 
1,110

 
2,460

 
222

 
492

Marsh and Add-On investments
 
2006/2008
 
2,667

 
2,639

 
533

 
528

Rex Stores
 
2007
 
2,701

 
3,729

 
535

 
747

Total
 
 
 
$
63,216

 
$
149,622

 
$
12,070

 
$
32,142


The Company accounts for the original investments in Mervyns and Albertson’s under the equity method of accounting as the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but does not have financial or operating control.

The Company accounts for the Add-On Investments and Other RCP Investments under the cost method. Due to its minor ownership interest, based on the size of the investments as well as the terms of the underlying operating agreements, the Company has no influence over such entities' operating and financial policies. Other than the minority investor rights to which the Company is entitled pursuant to statute, it has no rights other than to receive its pro-rata share of cash distributions as declared by the managers of the Add-On Investments and Other RCP Investments. The Company has no rights with respect to the control and operation of these investment vehicles, nor with the formulation and execution of business and investment policies.

The Acadia Investors have non-controlling interests in the individual investee LLC’s as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acadia Investors
Ownership % in:
Investment
 
Investee LLC
 
Acadia Investors
Entity
 
Investee
LLC
 
Underlying
entity(s)
Mervyns
 
KLA/Mervyn's, L.L.C
 
Mervyns I and Mervyns II
 
10.5%
 
5.8%
Mervyns Add-On Investments
 
KLA/Mervyn's, L.L.C
 
Mervyns I and Mervyns II
 
10.5%
 
5.8%
Albertsons
 
KLA A Markets, LLC
 
Mervyns II
 
18.9%
 
5.7%
Albertsons Add-On Investments
 
KLA A Markets, LLC
 
Mervyns II
 
20.0%
 
6.0%
Shopko
 
KA-Shopko, LLC
 
Fund II
 
20.0%
 
2.0%
Marsh and Add-On Investments
 
KA Marsh, LLC
 
Fund II
 
20.0%
 
3.3%
Rex Stores
 
KLAC Rex Venture, LLC
 
Mervyns II
 
13.3%
 
13.3%


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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. Investments In and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates, continued

Summary of Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates

The following combined and condensed Balance Sheets and Statements of Income, in each period, summarize the financial information of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

(dollars in thousands)
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Combined and Condensed Balance Sheets
 
 

 
 

Assets:
 
 

 
 

Rental property, net
 
$
387,739

 
$
380,268

Real estate under development
 
60,476

 
5,573

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
 
11,154

 
63,745

Other assets
 
62,862

 
66,895

Total assets
 
$
522,231

 
$
516,481

Liabilities and partners’ equity:
 
 

 
 

Mortgage notes payable
 
$
315,897

 
$
265,982

Other liabilities
 
66,116

 
43,733

Partners’ equity
 
140,218

 
206,766

Total liabilities and partners’ equity
 
$
522,231

 
$
516,481

Company’s investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
 
$
184,352

 
$
181,322

Company's share of distributions in excess of income and investments in unconsolidated affiliates
 
$
(12,564
)
 
$
(8,701
)


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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. Investments In and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates, continued

 
 
Years Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Combined and Condensed Statements of Income
 
 

 
 

 
 

Total revenues
 
$
44,422

 
$
51,638

 
$
49,729

Operating and other expenses
 
(17,069
)
 
(18,700
)
 
(18,919
)
Interest expense
 
(9,363
)
 
(8,943
)
 
(18,547
)
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
(328
)
 
13,651

 
583

Depreciation and amortization
 
(10,967
)
 
(10,599
)
 
(9,551
)
Loss on debt extinguishment
 
(187
)
 

 
(293
)
Gain on disposition of properties
 
142,615

 

 
3,402

Net income
 
$
149,123

 
$
27,047

 
$
6,404

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company’s share of net income
 
$
111,970

 
$
12,774

 
$
1,971

Amortization of excess investment
 
(392
)
 
(392
)
 
(392
)
Company’s equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
 
$
111,578

 
$
12,382

 
$
1,579



5. Notes Receivable, Preferred Equity and Other Real Estate Related Investments

During 2014, the Company made total investments in notes receivable and preferred equity investments of $31.2 million and total collections of $18.1 million.

The following table reconciles notes receivable investments from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014:

 
For the years ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Beginning Balance
 
$
126,656

 
$
129,278

 
$
59,989

Additions during period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
New investments
 
31,169

 
45,000

 
108,629

Deductions during period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collections of principal
 
(18,095
)
 
(29,583
)
 
(25,388
)
Conversion to real estate through receipt of deed or through foreclosure
 
(38,000
)
 
(18,500
)
 
(14,000
)
Non-cash accretion of notes receivable
 
556

 
461

 
453

Reserves
 

 

 
(405
)
Ending Balance
 
$
102,286

 
$
126,656

 
$
129,278


As of December 31, 2014, the Company’s notes receivable, net, approximated $102.3 million and were collateralized by the underlying properties, the borrower’s ownership interest in the entities that own the properties and/or by the borrower’s personal guarantee. Notes receivable were as follows at December 31, 2014:

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5. Notes Receivable, Preferred Equity and Other Real Estate Related Investments, continued
Note Description
 
Effective
interest rate (1)
 
First Priority Liens
 
Net Carrying Amount of Notes Receivable as of December 31, 2014
 
Net Carrying Amount of Notes Receivable as of December 31, 2013
 
Maturity Date
 
Extension Options
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Mortgage Loan
 
7.7%
 
$

 
$
12,000

 
$
12,000

 
1/1/2015
 

Mezzanine Loan
 
12.7%
 
18,900

 
8,000

 

 
10/3/2015
 


First Mortgage Loan
 
8.8%
 

 
7,500

 

 
10/31/2015
 
1 x 12 Months

Zero Coupon Loan (2)
 
24.0%
 
166,200

 
4,986

 
4,431

 
1/3/2016
 

First Mortgage Loan
 
5.5%
 

 
4,000

 
42,000

 
4/1/2016
 
1 x 6 Months

Preferred Equity
 
13.5%
 

 
4,000

 

 
5/9/2016
 


Other
 
18.0%
 

 
3,307

 

 
7/1/2017
 


Preferred Equity
 
8.1%
 
20,855

 
13,000

 
13,000

 
9/1/2017
 

Mezzanine Loan
 
15.0%
 

 
30,879

 
30,879

 
11/9/2020
 

First Mortgage Loan
 
6.0%
 

 

 
6,400

 
Demand
 

Other
 
LIBOR + 2.5%
 

 
4,000

 
3,000

 
12/30/2020
 


Mezzanine Loan (3)
 
10.0%
 
87,477

 
7,983

 
9,089

 
Demand
 

Mezzanine Loan
 
15.0%
 
16,668

 

 
3,834

 
Upon Capital Event
 

Individually less than 3% (4)
 
2.7% to 17.5%
 

 
2,631

 
2,023

 
12/31/2015 to 5/1/2024
 

Total
 
 
 
 
 
$
102,286

 
$
126,656

 
 
 
 

Notes:

(1) Includes origination and exit fees
(2) The principal balance for this accrual-only loan is increased by the interest accrued
(3) Comprised of three cross-collateralized loans from one borrower, which are non-performing
(4) Consists of three loans as of December 31, 2014

During January 2014, the Company received a repayment of $6.4 million, representing the full principal amount on a note receivable.

During January 2014, the Company also received a payment of $1.4 million for a mezzanine loan with a carrying value, net of reserves, of $0.7 million. The Company recognized income of approximately $0.7 million relating to the payoff, which is included in Other, a component of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014.

During April 2014, the Company made a $13.0 million loan, which is collateralized by a property and bears interest at 12.7% and matures October 2015. During July 2014, the borrower repaid $5.0 million of the loan. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $8.0 million.

During April 2014, the Company made a $1.9 million loan, which is collateralized by a property, bears interest at LIBOR plus 375 basis points and matures May 2024.

During April 2014, the Company converted a $38.0 million loan into an equity interest in 152-154 Spring Street (Note 4).


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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5. Notes Receivable, Preferred Equity and Other Real Estate Related Investments, continued

During April 2014, the Company received payment of $10.3 million representing principal and accrued interest on a mezzanine loan for which the Company had a carrying value of $8.3 million, net of a $2.0 million reserve. Following the full collection of all amounts due under this note, the Company recognized income of approximately $2.0 million, which is included in Other, a component of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014.

During May 2014, the Company made a $4.0 million preferred equity investment in an entity which owns a property located in the Bronx. The investment has a preferred return of 13.5% and matures May 2016.

During July 2014, the Company made an additional $1.0 million loan, which is collateralized by Common OP Units, to an existing borrower, bringing the total outstanding amount to $4.0 million. This loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 250 basis points and matures 12/20/20.

During July 2014, the Company made a $4.8 million loan, which is collateralized by the borrower's interest in a property, bears interest at 18% and matures July 2017. As of December 31, 2014, $3.3 million has been drawn down on the loan.

During September 2014, the Company received payment of $1.9 million on a note, representing $0.7 million of accrued interest and $1.2 million of principal.

During October 2014, the Company made a $7.5 million loan, which is collateralized by a property, bears interest at 8.8% and matures October 2015.

The Company monitors the credit quality of its notes receivable on an ongoing basis and considers indicators of credit quality such as loan payment activity, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, the seniority of the Company's loan in relation to other debt secured by the collateral and the prospects of the borrower. As of December 31, 2014, the Company held three non-performing notes.

The following table reconciles the activity in the allowance for notes receivable from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2014:

 
Allowance for
(dollars in thousands)
 
Notes Receivable
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
$
3,681

Additional reserves
 

Recoveries
 

Charge-offs and reclassifications
 

Balance at December 31, 2013
 
$
3,681

Additional reserves
 

Recoveries
 
(2,724
)
Charge-offs and reclassifications
 
(957
)
Balance at December 31, 2014
 
$



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

6. Deferred Charges

Deferred charges consist of the following as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
 
 
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Deferred financing costs
 
$
39,660

 
$
36,481

Deferred leasing and other costs
 
37,275

 
33,664


 
76,935

 
70,145

Accumulated amortization
 
(46,256
)
 
(39,370
)
Total
 
$
30,679

 
$
30,775


7. Acquired Lease Intangibles

Upon acquisitions of real estate, the Company assesses the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above and below market leases, including below market options, acquired in-place leases and customer relationships) and assumed liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 805. The lease intangibles are amortized over the remaining terms of the respective leases, including option periods where applicable.

The scheduled amortization of acquired lease intangible assets and assumed liabilities as of December 31, 2014 is as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
 
Acquired lease intangibles
 
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
2015
 
$
6,687

 
$
5,126

2016
 
6,330

 
4,932

2017
 
5,126

 
4,301

2018
 
4,676

 
3,705

2019
 
4,119

 
3,569

Thereafter
 
17,680

 
7,952

Total
 
$
44,618

 
$
29,585




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

8. Mortgage and Other Notes Payable

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, mortgage, convertible and other notes payable, excluding the net valuation premium on the assumption of debt, aggregated $1,127.6 million and $1,038.1 million respectively, and were collateralized by 40 properties and related tenant leases. Interest rates on the Company’s outstanding mortgage indebtedness ranged from 1.00% to 6.65% with maturities that ranged from April 2015 to April 2023. Certain loans are cross-collateralized and contain cross-default provisions. The loan agreements contain customary representations, covenants and events of default. Certain loan agreements require the Company to comply with affirmative and negative covenants, including the maintenance of debt service coverage and leverage ratios.
The following table reflects mortgage loan activity for the year ended December 31, 2014:
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
Borrowings
 
Repayments
Property
Date
Description
Amount
Interest Rate
Maturity Date
Amount
Interest Rate
664 N. Michigan Avenue
January
New Borrowing
$
45,000

LIBOR + 1.65%
6/28/2018
$


New Hyde Park Shopping Center
January
Additional Draw
1,500

LIBOR + 2.25%
11/10/2015


Heritage Shops
February
Refinancing
24,500

LIBOR + 1.55%
2/28/2016
20,900

LIBOR + 2.25%
654 Broadway
March
New Borrowing
9,000

LIBOR + 1.88%
3/7/2017


Paramus Plaza
March
New Borrowing
12,600

LIBOR + 1.70%
2/20/2019


613-623 W. Diversey
April
Repayment


7/1/2014
4,200

6.35%
Lake Montclair Center
April
New Borrowing
15,500

LIBOR + 2.15%
5/1/2019


New Hyde Park Shopping Center
April
Refinancing
12,000

LIBOR + 1.85%
5/1/2017
7,700

LIBOR + 2.25%
938 W. North Avenue
May
New Borrowing
12,500

LIBOR + 2.35%
5/1/2017


1151 Third Ave
June
New Borrowing
12,500

LIBOR + 1.75%
6/3/2017


New Loudon Center
June
Repayment

5.64%
9/6/2014
13,300

5.64%
Bedford Green
July
Assumption
29,794

5.10%
9/5/2017


City Point
October
Refinancing
20,000

LIBOR + 2.00%
11/1/2021
20,000

7.25%
City Point
December
Refinancing
20,000

LIBOR + 1.70%
8/23/2015
20,000

LIBOR + 5.00%
Lincoln Park Center
December
Additional Draw
5,000





3104 M Street
December
New Borrowing
103

Prime + 0.50%
12/10/2021


City Point (1)
Various
Additional Draw
81,191






Total
 
 
$
301,188

 
 
$
86,100

 



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

8. Mortgage and Other Notes Payable, continued

Note:

(1) As of December 31, 2014, $199.0 million of funds have been released under the Company's EB-5 loan relating to its City Point project into a restricted cash account. $168.4 million has been drawn to fund construction activities, with $30.6 million remaining in the restricted cash account at December 31, 2014.

Unsecured Credit Facilities:

During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company borrowed $15.0 million on its unsecured credit facility and paid down $15.0 million. As of December 31, 2014, there was no outstanding balance under this facility. During September 2014, the Company amended its unsecured credit facility and its $50.0 million term loan. The amendment extended the maturity date of the unsecured credit facility to January 31, 2018, reduced the interest rate from LIBOR plus 155 basis points to LIBOR plus 140 basis points and reduced the unused fee from 35 basis points to 25 basis points. The amendment also extended the maturity date of the Company's $50.0 million term loan to November 25, 2019 and reduced the interest rate from LIBOR plus 140 basis points to LIBOR plus 130 basis points.

During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company borrowed $112.2 million on its Fund IV subscription line and paid down $103.9 million. The outstanding balance under this facility is $77.1 million as of December 31, 2014.

The following table sets forth certain information pertaining to our credit facilities as of December 31, 2014:
(dollars in thousands)
Borrower
 
Total amount of credit facility
 
Amount
borrowed
as of
December 31, 2013
 
Net borrowings (repayments) during the year ended
December 31, 2014
 
Amount
borrowed as of December 31, 2014
 
Letters
of credit outstanding
as of
December 31, 2014
 
Amount available under credit facilities
as of
December 31, 2014
Operating Partnership
 
$
150,000

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
12,500

 
$
137,500

Fund IV
 
150,000

 
68,750

 
8,350

 
77,100

 

 
72,900

Total
 
$
300,000

 
$
68,750

 
$
8,350

 
$
77,100

 
$
12,500

 
$
210,400



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

8. Mortgage and Other Notes Payable, continued

The following table summarizes the Company’s mortgage and other indebtedness as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description of Debt and Collateral
 
12/31/2014
 
12/31/2013
 
Interest Rate at December 31, 2014
 
Maturity
 
Payment
Terms
Mortgage notes payable – variable-rate
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Liberty Avenue
 
$
8,973

 
$
9,090

 
2.92%
(LIBOR+2.75%)
 
4/30/2015
 
Monthly principal and interest.
210 Bowery
 
4,600

 
4,600

 
2.12%
(LIBOR+1.95%)
 
6/1/2015
 
Interest only monthly.
640 Broadway
 
22,564

 
22,750

 
3.12%
(LIBOR+2.95%)
 
7/1/2015
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Heritage Shops
 

 
20,871

 
2.42%
(LIBOR+2.25%)
 
8/10/2015
 
Interest only monthly.
CityPoint
 
20,650

 
20,650

 
4.17%
(LIBOR+4.00%)
 
8/12/2015
 
Interest only monthly.
CityPoint
 
20,000

 
20,000

 
1.87%
(LIBOR+1.70%)
 
8/23/2015
 
Interest only monthly.
Cortlandt Towne Center
 
83,936

 
84,745

 
1.82%
(LIBOR+1.65%)
 
10/26/2015
 
Monthly principal and interest.
New Hyde Park Shopping Center
 

 
6,294

 
2.40%
(LIBOR+1.85%)
 
11/10/2015
 
Monthly principal and interest.
3780-3858 Nostrand Avenue
 
12,046

 
12,567

 
2.82%
(LIBOR+2.65%)
 
2/1/2016
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Heritage Shops
 
24,500

 

 
1.72%
(LIBOR+1.55%)
 
2/28/2016
 
Interest only monthly.
Lincoln Park Centre
 
28,000

 
23,000

 
1.62%
(LIBOR+1.45%)
 
12/3/2016
 
Interest only monthly.
654 Broadway
 
9,000

 

 
2.05%
(LIBOR+1.88%)
 
3/1/2017
 
Interest only monthly.
New Hyde Park Shopping Center
 
11,720

 

 
2.02%
(LIBOR+1.85%)
 
5/1/2017
 
Monthly principal and interest.
938 W. North Avenue
 
12,500

 

 
2.52%
(LIBOR+2.35%)
 
5/1/2017
 
Interest only monthly.
1151 Third Avenue
 
12,481

 

 
1.92%
(LIBOR+1.75%)
 
6/3/2017
 
Interest only monthly.
161st Street
 
29,500

 
29,500

 
2.67%
(LIBOR+2.50%)
 
4/1/2018
 
Interest only monthly.
664 N. Michigan
 
44,369

 

 
1.82%
(LIBOR+1.65%)
 
6/28/2018
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Paramus Plaza
 
12,600

 

 
1.87%
(LIBOR+1.70%)
 
2/20/2019
 
Interest only monthly.
Lake Montclair Center
 
15,284

 

 
2.32%
(LIBOR+2.15%)
 
5/1/2019
 
Monthly principal and interest.
City Point
 
20,000

 

 
1.56%
(LIBOR+1.39%)
 
11/1/2021
 
Interest only monthly.
3104 M Street
 
103

 

 
3.75%
(Prime+0.5%)
 
12/10/2021
 
Interest only monthly.
4401 N. White Plains Road
 
6,141

 
6,263

 
2.07%
(LIBOR+1.90%)
 
9/1/2022
 
Monthly principal and interest.
28 Jericho Turnpike
 
15,747

 
16,164

 
2.07%
(LIBOR+1.90%)
 
1/23/2023
 
Monthly principal and interest.
60 Orange Street
 
8,236

 
8,457

 
1.92%
(LIBOR+1.75%)
 
4/3/2023
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Sub-total mortgage notes payable
 
$
422,950

 
$
284,951

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

8. Mortgage and Other Notes Payable, continued
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description of Debt and Collateral
 
12/31/2014
 
12/31/2013
 
Interest Rate at December 31, 2014
 
Maturity
 
Payment
Terms
Unsecured Debt
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Fund IV revolving subscription line of credit (2)
 
$
77,100

 
$
68,750

 
1.82%
(LIBOR+1.65%)
 
11/20/2015
 
Interest only monthly.
Unsecured Line of Credit
 

 

 
1.57%
(LIBOR+1.40%)
 
1/31/2018
 
Interest only monthly.
Term Loan
 
50,000

 
50,000

 
1.47%
(LIBOR+130%)
 
11/25/2019
 
Interest only monthly.
Interest rate swaps (1)
 
(223,829
)
 
(179,660
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total variable-rate debt
 
326,221

 
224,041

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mortgage notes payable – fixed-rate
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
613-623 W. Diversey
 
$

 
$
4,192

 
6.35%
 
7/1/2014
 
Monthly principal and interest.
New Loudon Center
 

 
13,369

 
5.64%
 
9/6/2014
 
Monthly principal and interest.
CityPoint
 

 
20,000

 
7.25%
 
11/1/2014
 
Interest only quarterly.
Crescent Plaza
 
16,455

 
16,747

 
4.98%
 
9/6/2015
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Pacesetter Park Shopping Center
 
11,307

 
11,530

 
5.12%
 
11/6/2015
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Elmwood Park Shopping Center
 
32,201

 
32,744

 
5.53%
 
1/1/2016
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Chicago Street Retail Portfolio
 
15,265

 
15,558

 
5.61%
 
2/1/2016
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Gateway Shopping Center
 
19,440

 
19,746

 
5.44%
 
3/1/2016
 
Monthly principal and interest.
330-340 River Street
 
10,668

 
10,904

 
5.30%
 
5/1/2016
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Brandywine Town Center
 
166,200

 
166,200

 
5.99%
 
7/1/2016
 
Interest only monthly.
Walnut Hill Plaza
 

 
22,910

 
6.06%
 
10/1/2016
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Rhode Island Place Shopping Center
 
15,975

 
16,208

 
6.35%
 
12/1/2016
 
Monthly principal and interest.
239 Greenwich Avenue
 
26,000

 
26,000

 
5.42%
 
2/11/2017
 
Interest only monthly.
639 West Diversey
 
4,245

 
4,341

 
6.65%
 
3/1/2017
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Merrillville Plaza
 
25,504

 
25,837

 
5.88%
 
8/1/2017
 
Monthly principal and interest.
Bedford Green
 
29,586

 

 
5.10%
 
9/5/2017

Monthly principal and interest.
216th Street
 

 
25,500

 
5.80%
 
10/1/2017
 
Interest only monthly.
CityPoint
 
5,262

 
5,262

 
1.00%
 
8/23/2019
 
Interest only monthly.
CityPoint
 
199,000

 
197,000

 
4.75%
 
2020 (3)
 
Interest only monthly.
Convertible Notes

380


380

 
3.75%
 
(4)

Interest only semi-annually.
Interest rate swaps (1)
 
223,829

 
179,660

 
2.15%
 
 
 
 
Total fixed-rate debt
 
801,317

 
814,088

 
 
 
 
 
 
Unamortized premium
 
2,943

 
1,868

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
1,130,481

 
$
1,039,997

 
 
 
 
 
 

Notes:

(1)
Represents the amount of the Company’s variable-rate debt that has been fixed through certain cash flow hedge transactions (Note 10).
(2)
The Fund IV revolving subscription line of credit is secured by unfunded investor capital commitments.
(3)
The maturity date of this loan is five years after the final advancing of funds which is currently anticipated to occur by the end of 2015.
(4)
Holders of the Convertible Notes may require the Company to repurchase them at par on December 15, 2016 and December 15, 2021. The Company may redeem the Convertible Notes, in whole, or in part, at any time.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

8. Mortgage and Other Notes Payable, continued

The scheduled principal repayments of all indebtedness, including Convertible Notes (Note 9), as of December 31, 2014 are as follows (does not include $2,943 net valuation premium on assumption of debt):
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
2015
$
271,784

2016
326,767

2017
130,721

2018
71,790

2019
82,423

Thereafter
244,053

 
$
1,127,538


9. Convertible Notes Payable

In December 2006 and January 2007, the Company issued a total of $115.0 million of convertible notes with a fixed interest rate of 3.75% due 2026 (the "Convertible Notes"). The Convertible Notes were issued at par and require interest payments semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The Convertible Notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations and rank equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The Convertible Notes were accounted for under ASC Topic 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options,” which required the Company to allocate the proceeds from the issuance between a debt component and an equity component. The resulting discount on the debt component was amortized over the period the convertible debt was expected to be outstanding, which was December 11, 2006 to December 20, 2011, as additional non-cash interest expense. Until December 20, 2011, the Convertible Notes had an effective interest rate of 6.03% after giving effect to ASC Topic 470-20.

As of December 31, 2014, $114.6 million of the Convertible Notes have been repurchased. The remaining Convertible Notes bear interest at 3.75% and the Company has the right to redeem the notes, in whole, or in part, at any time, and from time to time, for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. The Holders of notes may require the Company to repurchase their notes, in whole or in part, on December 15, 2016 and December 15, 2021 for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the repurchase date.



10. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

The FASB’s fair value measurements and disclosure guidance requires the valuation of certain of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, based on a three-level fair value hierarchy. Market participant assumptions obtained from sources independent of the Company are observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy, and the Company’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions are unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

The following table presents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014:
(dollars in thousands)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative financial instruments
 
$

 
$
226

 
$

Liabilities
 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivative financial instruments
 
$

 
$
4,567

 
$




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

10. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, continued

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company determined that the carrying value in its investment in Mervyns was impaired and recorded an impairment of $2.0 million (Note 1). The analysis performed consisted of discounted cash flows which were used to determine the fair value of the Mervyns investment and were classified as Level 3 under authoritative guidance for fair value measurements.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company determined that the value of the Walnut Hill Plaza was impaired and recorded an impairment loss of $1.5 million (Note 1). The Company estimated the fair value by using projected future cash flows, which it determined were not sufficient to recover the property's net book value. The inputs used to determine this fair value are classified within Level 3 under authoritative guidance for fair value measurements.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company entered into a firm contract to sell Sheepshead Bay for $20.2 million. As this amount is less than the carrying cost, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $6.7 million (Note 1).

Derivative Financial Instruments

The FASB’s derivative and hedging guidance establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. As required by the FASB guidance, the Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecast transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

For derivatives designated as fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item related to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive (loss) income (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. The Company assesses the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in fair value or cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in fair value or cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. For derivatives not designated as hedges, changes in fair value would be recognized in earnings.

As of December 31, 2014, the Company’s derivative financial instruments consisted of 14 interest rate LIBOR swaps with an aggregate notional value of $223.8 million, which fix interest at rates from 0.70% to 3.77%, and mature between May 2015 and March 2025. The Company also has four derivative financial instruments with a notional value of $139.6 million which cap interest rates ranging from 3.0% to 4.3% and mature between July 2015 and April 2018. The fair value of the derivative liability of these instruments, which is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, totaled $4.6 million and $2.0 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The fair value of these derivative instruments, included in prepaid expenses and other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, totaled $0.2 million and $3.1 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The notional value does not represent exposure to credit, interest rate or market risks. The Company is also a party to two forward starting interest rate swap transactions with respect to $50.0 million of LIBOR-based variable debt.

These derivative instruments have been designated as cash flow hedges and hedge the future cash outflows on variable rate mortgage debt. Such instruments are reported at the fair value reflected above. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, unrealized (losses) and income totaling ($4.0 million) and $1.1 million, respectively, were reflected in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income. It is estimated that approximately $4.3 million included in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense in the 2015 results of operations.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, no derivatives were designated as fair value hedges or hedges of net investments in foreign operations. Additionally, the Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and currently does not have any derivatives that are not designated as hedges. As of December 31, 2014, none of the Company’s hedges were ineffective.





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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

10. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements, continued

Financial Instruments

Certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities meet the definition of financial instruments. Except as disclosed below, the carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximates their fair value due to the short-term nature of such accounts.

The Company has determined the estimated fair values of the following financial instruments within Level 2 of the hierarchy by discounting future cash flows utilizing a discount rate equivalent to the rate at which similar financial instruments would be originated at the reporting date:
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(dollars in thousands)
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
Notes Receivable and Preferred Equity Investments
 
$
102,286

 
$
102,286

 
$
126,656

 
$
126,656

Mortgage, Convertible Notes and Other Notes Payable
 
$
1,130,481

 
$
1,141,371

 
$
1,039,997

 
$
1,056,457




11. Shareholders’ Equity and Noncontrolling Interests

Common Shares

During 2014, 3,886 employee Restricted Shares were canceled to pay the employees’ income taxes due on the value of the portion of their Restricted Shares that vested. During 2014, the Company recognized accrued Common Share and Common OP Unit-based compensation totaling $6.2 million in connection with the vesting of Restricted Shares and Units (Note 15).

During 2014, the Company issued approximately 4.4 million Common Shares from the ATM program generating net proceeds of approximately $127.1 million and completed two public share offerings aggregating approximately 7.6 million Common Shares generating net proceeds of approximately $230.7 million.

During 2014, the Company issued approximately 1.6 million OP units to acquire real estate.

During 2013, the Company issued approximately 3.0 million Common Shares from the ATM program generating net proceeds of approximately $80.7 million.

During 2013, the Company issued approximately 1.2 million OP units to acquire real estate.

During 2012, the Company issued approximately 6.1 million Common Shares from the ATM program generating net proceeds of approximately $140.8 million and completed a public share offering of approximately 3.5 million Common Shares generating net proceeds of approximately $85.9 million.

During 2012, Kenneth Bernstein, President and CEO, converted 250,000 Common OP Units into Common Shares.

Noncontrolling Interests

The following table summarizes the change in the noncontrolling interests since December 31, 2013:


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

11. Shareholders’ Equity and Noncontrolling Interests, continued
 
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
in Operating
Partnership
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
in Partially-Owned
Affiliates
(dollars in thousands)
 
 

 
 

Balance at December 31, 2013
 
$
48,948

 
$
368,404

Distributions declared of $1.23 per Common OP Unit
 
(5,085
)
 

Net income for the period January 1 through December 31, 2014
 
3,204

 
77,878

Conversion of 136,128 OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership
 
(3,181
)
 

Issuance of OP Units to acquire real estate
 
44,051

 

Other comprehensive income - unrealized loss on valuation of swap agreements
 
(345
)
 
(902
)
Reclassification of realized interest expense on swap agreements
 
115

 
984

Noncontrolling interest contributions
 

 
57,969

Noncontrolling interest distributions and other reductions
 

 
(218,152
)
Employee Long-term Incentive Plan Unit Awards
 
6,528

 

Balance at December 31, 2014
 
$
94,235

 
$
286,181


Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership represents (i) the limited partners’ 2,988,277 and 1,457,467 Common OP Units at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, (ii) 188 Series A Preferred OP Units at both December 31, 2014 and 2013, with a stated value of $1,000 per unit, which are entitled to a preferred quarterly distribution of the greater of (a) $22.50 (9% annually) per Series A Preferred OP Unit or (b) the quarterly distribution attributable to a Series A Preferred OP Unit if such unit was converted into a Common OP Unit and (iii) 1,719,206 and 1,368,086 LTIP units as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, as discussed in Share Incentive Plan (Note 15).

Noncontrolling interests in partially-owned affiliates include third-party interests in Fund I, II, III and IV, and Mervyns I and II, and five other entities.

The Series A Preferred OP Units were issued in 1999 in connection with the acquisition of a property. Through December 31, 2014, 1,392 Series A Preferred OP Units were converted into 185,600 Common OP Units and then into Common Shares. The 188 remaining Series A Preferred OP Units are currently convertible into Common OP Units based on the stated value divided by $7.50. Either the Company or the holders can currently call for the conversion of the Series A Preferred OP Units at the lesser of $7.50 or the market price of the Common Shares as of the conversion date.

12. Related Party Transactions

The Company earned property management, construction, development, legal and leasing fees from its investments in unconsolidated partnerships totaling $0.2 million, $0.1 million and $0.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Lee Wielansky, the Lead Trustee of the Company, was paid a consulting fee of $0.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The consulting agreement was terminated as of December 31, 2013 and no such fees were incurred for the year ended December 31, 2014.



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

13. Tenant Leases

Space in the shopping centers and other retail properties is leased to various tenants under operating leases that usually grant tenants renewal options and generally provide for additional rents based on certain operating expenses as well as tenants’ sales volume.

Minimum future rentals to be received under non-cancelable leases for shopping centers and other retail properties as of December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows:
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
2015
$
124,699

2016
118,039

2017
107,338

2018
94,846

2019
82,356

Thereafter
418,588

Total
$
945,866


During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, no single tenant collectively accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenues.


14. Lease Obligations

The Company leases land at eight of its shopping centers, which are accounted for as operating leases and generally provide the Company with renewal options. Ground rent expense was $1.8 million, $1.8 million, and $1.7 million (including capitalized ground rent at properties under redevelopment of $0.8 million, $0.8 million and $0.8 million) for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The leases terminate at various dates between 2019 and 2066. These leases provide the Company with options to renew for additional terms aggregating from 23 to 71 years. The Company also leases space for its corporate office. Office rent expense under this lease was $1.5 million, $1.4 million and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Future minimum rental payments required for leases having remaining non-cancelable lease terms are as follows:
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
2015
$
2,756

2016
1,761

2017
6,336

2018
2,376

2019
2,346

Thereafter
19,424

Total
$
34,999





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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

15. Share Incentive Plan

During 2012, the Company terminated the 1999 and 2003 Plans and adopted the Amended 2006 Plan. The Amended 2006 Plan increased the authorization to issue options, Restricted Shares and LTIP Units (collectively "Awards") available to officers and employees by 1.9 million shares to 2.1 million shares. Options are granted by the Compensation Committee (the "Committee"), which currently consists of three non-employee Trustees, and will not have an exercise price less than 100% of the fair market value of the Common Shares and a term of greater than ten years at the grant date. Vesting of options is at the discretion of the Committee. The Committee determines the restrictions placed on Awards, including the dividends or distributions thereon and the term of such restrictions. The Committee also determines the award and vesting of the awards based on the attainment of specified performance objectives of the Company within a specified performance period.

On February 28, 2014, the Company issued a total of 326,230 LTIP Units and 918 Restricted Share Units to officers of the Company and 10,527 Restricted Share Units to other employees of the Company. Vesting with respect to these awards is generally recognized ratably over the five annual anniversaries following the issuance date. Vesting with respect to 16% of the awards issued to officers is also generally subject to achieving certain Company performance measures. LTIP Units are similar to Restricted Shares but provide for a quarterly partnership distribution in a like amount as paid to Common OP Units. This distribution is paid on both unvested and vested LTIP Units. The LTIP Units are convertible into Common OP Units and Common Shares upon vesting and a revaluation of the book capital accounts.

On March 31, 2014 , the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Kenneth Bernstein, Chief Executive Officer, and issued an additional 114,198 LTIP Units which are subject to a five-year vesting period.

These awards were measured at their fair value as if they were vested on the grant date. Fair value was established as the market price of the Company's Common Shares as of the close of trading on the day preceding the grant date.

The total value of the above Restricted Share Units and LTIP Units as of the grant date was $11.9 million, of which $0.5 million was recognized as compensation expense in 2013, and $11.4 million will be recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period. The weighted average fair value for Restricted Shares and LTIP Units granted for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $26.30, $26.40 and $22.31, respectively.

Total long-term incentive compensation expense, including the expense related to the above mentioned plans, was $6.2 million, $7.3 million and $3.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively and is recorded in General and Administrative on the consolidated statements of income.

On June 4, 2014, the Company issued 17,118 Restricted Shares and 1,518 LTIP Units to Trustees of the Company in connection with Trustee fees. Vesting with respect to 6,276 of the Restricted Shares and 1,518 of the LTIP Units will be on the first anniversary of the date of issuance and 10,842 of the Restricted Shares vest over three years with 33% vesting on each of the next three anniversaries of the issuance date. The Restricted Shares do not carry voting rights or other rights of Common Shares until vesting and may not be transferred, assigned or pledged until the recipients have a vested non-forfeitable right to such shares. Dividends are not paid currently on unvested Restricted Shares, but are paid cumulatively from the issuance date through the applicable vesting date of such Restricted Shares. Trustee fee expense of $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 has been recognized in the accompanying consolidated statement of income related to this issuance.

In 2009, the Company adopted the Long Term Investment Alignment Program (the "Program") pursuant to which the Company may award units primarily to senior executives which would entitle them to receive up to 25% of any future Fund III Promote when and if such Promote is ultimately realized. The Company has awarded all of the units under the Program, and these units were determined to have no value at issuance or as of December 31, 2014. In accordance with ASC Topic 718, "Compensation - Stock Compensation," compensation relating to these awards will be recorded based on the change in the estimated fair value at each reporting period.

As of December 31, 2014, the Company had 46,347 options outstanding to officers and employees and 9,000 options outstanding to non-employee Trustees of the Company all of which have vested. These options are for ten-year terms from the grant date and vested in three equal annual installments, which began on their respective grant dates.

A summary of option activity under all option arrangements as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the years then ended, is presented below:

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

15. Share Incentive Plan, continued
Options
 
Shares
 
Weighted
 Average
 Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average
 Remaining
 Contractual
 Term (years)
 
Aggregate Intrinsic
 Value
 (dollars in thousands)
Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2012
 
137,647

 
$
18.71

 
2.6

 
$
877

Granted
 

 

 

 

Exercised
 
(23,815
)
 
15.96

 

 
211

Forfeited or Expired
 
(746
)
 
20.65

 

 

Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2013
 
113,086

 
19.28

 
3.5

 
628

Granted
 

 

 

 

Exercised
 
(57,739
)
 
17.68

 

 
828

Forfeited or Expired
 

 

 

 

Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014
 
55,347

 
$
20.93

 
1.1

 
$
614


The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $0.8 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

A summary of the status of the Company’s unvested Restricted Shares and LTIP Units as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and changes during the years then ended is presented below:

Unvested Restricted Shares and LTIP Units
 
Restricted
 Shares
 
Weighted
 Grant-Date
 Fair Value
 
LTIP Units
 
Weighted
 Grant-Date
 Fair Value
Unvested at December 31, 2012
 
60,916

 
$
19.36

 
943,686

 
$
19.27

Granted
 
31,830

 
23.75

 
290,912

 
26.69

Vested
 
(28,179
)
 
18.77

 
(350,264
)
 
19.51

Forfeited
 
(830
)
 
23.00

 

 

Unvested at December 31, 2013
 
63,737

 
23.34

 
884,334

 
21.62

Granted
 
28,563

 
27.18

 
441,946

 
26.24

Vested
 
(34,598
)
 
23.40

 
(263,556
)
 
20.23

Forfeited
 
(2,684
)
 
23.54

 
(800
)
 
24.66

Unvested at December 31, 2014
 
55,018

 
$
25.90

 
1,061,924

 
$
23.92


As of December 31, 2014, there was $16.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under share incentive plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years. The total fair value of Restricted Shares that vested during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $0.8 million, $0.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The total fair value of LTIP Units that vested during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $5.3 million, $6.8 million and $3.0 million, respectively.



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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

16. Employee Share Purchase and Deferred Share Plan

The Acadia Realty Trust Employee Share Purchase Plan (the "Purchase Plan"), allows eligible employees of the Company to purchase Common Shares through payroll deductions. The Purchase Plan provides for employees to purchase Common Shares on a quarterly basis at a 15% discount to the closing price of the Company’s Common Shares on either the first day or the last day of the quarter, whichever is lower. A participant may not purchase more the $25,000 in Common Shares per year. Compensation expense will be recognized by the Company to the extent of the above discount to the closing price of the Common Shares with respect to the applicable quarter. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, a total of 4,668, 3,678, and 3,829 Common Shares, respectively, were purchased by employees under the Purchase Plan. Associated compensation expense of $0.01 million was recorded in each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

During May of 2006, the Company adopted a Trustee Deferral and Distribution Election ("Trustee Deferral Plan"), under which the participating Trustees have deferred compensation of $0.09 million for 2014, $0.07 million for 2013 and $0.06 million for 2012.

17. Employee 401(k) Plan

The Company maintains a 401(k) plan for employees under which the Company currently matches 50% of a plan participant’s contribution up to 6% of the employee’s annual salary. A plan participant may contribute up to a maximum of 15% of their compensation, up to $17,500, for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company contributed $0.3 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

18. Dividends and Distributions Payable

On November 4, 2014, the Board of Trustees declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per Common Share which was paid on January 15, 2015 to holders of record as of December 31, 2014. In addition, on December 5, 2014, the Board of Trustees declared a special cash dividend of $0.30 per Common Share with the same record and payment date as the regular quarterly dividend. The special dividend is a result of the taxable capital gains for 2014 arising from property dispositions, primarily the sale of Fund III and IV’s Lincoln Road Portfolios.


19. Federal Income Taxes

The Company has elected to qualify as a REIT in accordance with Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and intends at all times to qualify as a REIT under the Code. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90% of its annual REIT taxable income to its shareholders. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to corporate Federal income tax, provided that distributions to its shareholders equal at least the amount of its REIT taxable income as defined under the Code. As the Company distributed sufficient taxable income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, no U.S. Federal income or excise taxes were incurred. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to Federal income taxes at the regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for the four subsequent taxable years. Even though the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company is subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property and Federal income and excise taxes on any undistributed taxable income. In addition, taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through the Company’s Taxable REIT Subsidiaries ("TRS") is subject to Federal, state and local income taxes.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

19. Federal Income Taxes, continued

Characterization of Distributions:

The Company has determined that the cash distributed to the shareholders is characterized as follows for Federal income tax purposes:
 
 
For the years ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Ordinary income
 
69
%
 
87
%
 
63
%
Qualified dividend
 
%
 
%
 
%
Capital gain
 
31
%
 
13
%
 
37
%
 
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%


Taxable REIT Subsidiaries

Income taxes have been provided for using the liability method as required by ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes." The Company’s TRS income and provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
TRS loss before income taxes
 
$
(36
)
 
$
(2,225
)
 
$
(2,056
)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes:
 


 


 


Federal
 
(377
)
 
276

 
592

State and local
 
(97
)
 
71

 
147

TRS net loss before noncontrolling interests
 
(510
)
 
(1,878
)
 
(1,317
)
Noncontrolling interests
 
(508
)
 
267

 
702

TRS net loss
 
$
(1,018
)
 
$
(1,611
)
 
$
(615
)

The income tax provision differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before income taxes as follows (not adjusted for temporary book/tax differences):

(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Federal benefit at statutory tax rate
 
$
(12
)
 
$
(757
)
 
$
(699
)
TRS state and local taxes, net of federal benefit
 
(2
)
 
(117
)
 
(109
)
Tax effect of:
 


 


 


Permanent differences, net
 
446

 
496

 
809

Prior year overaccrual, net
 
1

 
128

 
(553
)
Restricted stock vesting
 
(20
)
 
(2
)
 
(159
)
Other
 
61

 
127

 
(41
)
REIT state and local income and franchise taxes
 
155

 
144

 
178

Total provision (benefit) for income taxes
 
$
629

 
$
19

 
$
(574
)



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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

20. Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per Common Share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Common Shareholders by the weighted average Common Shares outstanding. At December 31, 2014, the Company has unvested LTIP Units (Note 15) which provide for non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalent payments. Accordingly, these unvested LTIP Units are considered participating securities and are included in the computation of basic earnings per Common Share pursuant to the two-class method.

Diluted earnings per Common Share reflects the potential dilution of the conversion of obligations and the assumed exercises of securities including the effects of restricted share unit ("Restricted Share Units") and share option awards issued under the Company’s Share Incentive Plans (Note 15). The effect of the assumed conversion of 188 Series A Preferred OP Units into 25,067 Common Shares would be anti-dilutive and therefore is not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 2014, 2013 and 2012.

The effect of the conversion of Common OP Units is not reflected in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share, as they are exchangeable for Common Shares on a one-for-one basis. The income allocable to such units is allocated on this same basis and reflected as noncontrolling interests in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As such, the assumed conversion of these units would have no net impact on the determination of diluted earnings per share. Based on the market price of the Common Shares as of December 31, 2014, the issuance of additional Common Shares assuming conversion of the Company's convertible notes payable (Note 9) would be dilutive and is included in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 
 
Years ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Numerator:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from continuing operations
 
$
70,865

 
$
34,026

 
$
23,619

Less: net income attributable to participating securities
 
1,152

 
581

 
458

Income from continuing operations net of income
 
69,713

 
33,445

 
23,161

attributable to participating securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 


 


 


Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share
 
59,402

 
54,919

 
45,854

Effect of dilutive securities:
 


 


 


Employee share options
 
24

 
38

 
40

Denominator for diluted earnings per share
 
59,426

 
54,957

 
45,894

Basic earnings per Common Share from continuing operations attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
1.18

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.51

Diluted earnings per Common Share from continuing operations attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
1.18

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.51





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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

21. Summary of Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)

The quarterly results of operations of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
March 31, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2014
Revenue
 
$
46,685

 
$
49,511

 
$
47,660

 
$
51,156

Income from continuing operations attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
21,595

 
$
11,365

 
$
28,564

 
$
9,341

Income from discontinued operations attributable to Common Shareholders
 

 
99

 

 
100

Net income attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
21,595

 
$
11,464

 
$
28,564

 
$
9,441

Net income attributable to Common Shareholders per Common Share - basic:
 


 


 


 
 

Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.38

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.47

 
$
0.13

Income from discontinued operations
 

 

 

 

Net income per share
 
$
0.38

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.47

 
$
0.13

Net income attributable to Common Shareholders per Common Share - diluted:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.38

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.47

 
$
0.15

Income from discontinued operations
 

 

 

 

Net income per share
 
$
0.38

 
$
0.19

 
$
0.47

 
$
0.15

Cash dividends declared per Common Share
 
$
0.23

 
$
0.23

 
$
0.23

 
$
0.54


(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
March 31, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2013
Revenue
 
$
42,291

 
$
40,808

 
$
41,085

 
$
44,102

Income from continuing operations attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
9,590

 
$
7,967

 
$
8,893

 
$
7,576

Income from discontinued operations attributable to Common Shareholders
 
33

 
790

 
591

 
4,675

Net income attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
9,623

 
$
8,757

 
$
9,484

 
$
12,251

Net income attributable to Common Shareholders per Common Share - basic:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.18

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.14

Income from discontinued operations
 

 
0.02

 
0.01

 
0.08

Net income per share
 
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.22

Net income attributable to Common Shareholders per Common Share - diluted:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.18

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.14

Income from discontinued operations
 

 
0.02

 
0.01

 
0.08

Net income per share
 
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.22

Cash dividends declared per Common Share
 
$
0.21

 
$
0.21

 
$
0.21

 
$
0.23




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

22. Commitments and Contingencies

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 cost of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances disposed, stored, generated, released, manufactured or discharged from, on, at, under, or in a property. As such, the Company may be potentially liable for costs associated with any potential environmental remediation at any of its formerly or currently owned properties.

The Company conducts Phase I environmental reviews with respect to properties it acquires. These reviews include an investigation for the presence of asbestos, underground storage tanks and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Although such reviews are intended to evaluate the environmental condition of the subject property as well as surrounding properties, there can be no assurance that the review conducted by the Company will be adequate to identify environmental or other problems that may exist. Where a Phase II assessment is so recommended, a Phase II assessment is conducted to further determine the extent of possible environmental contamination. In all instances where a Phase I or II assessment has resulted in specific recommendations for remedial actions, the Company has either taken or scheduled the recommended remedial action. To mitigate unknown risks, the Company has obtained environmental insurance for most of its properties, which covers only unknown environmental risks.

The Company believes that it is in compliance in all material respects with all Federal, state and local ordinances and regulations regarding hazardous or toxic substances. Management is not aware of any environmental liability that it believes would have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Management is unaware of any instances in which the Company would incur significant environmental costs if any or all properties were sold, disposed of or abandoned. However, there can be no assurance that any such non-compliance, liability, claim or expenditure will not arise in the future.

The Company is involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business. While the Company is unable to predict with certainty the amounts involved, the Company’s management and counsel are of the opinion that, when such litigation is resolved, the Company’s resulting liability, if any, will not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. The Company's policy is to accrue legal expenses as they are incurred.

During August 2009, the Company terminated the employment of a former Senior Vice President (the "Former Employee") for engaging in conduct that fell within the definition of "cause" in his severance agreement with the Company. Had the Former Employee not been terminated for "cause," he would have been eligible to receive approximately $0.9 million under the severance agreement. Because the Company terminated him for "cause," it did not pay the Former Employee any severance benefits under the agreement. The Former Employee has brought a lawsuit against the Company in New York State Supreme Court (the "Court"), alleging breach of the severance agreement. On August 7, 2014, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the Company, as defendant, and against plaintiff, the Former Employee, finding that his conduct in fact and law, constituted "cause" under his severance agreement. Plaintiff has filed a notice of appeal but has not yet perfected his appeal. The Company continues to believe that termination was justified for “cause” and that it will be successful on appeal.

In connection with Phase 2 of the City Point Project, Albee Development LLC ("Albee"), and a non-affiliated construction manager have been served with a Summons With Notice by Casino Development Group, Inc. ("Casino"), the former contractor responsible for the excavation and concrete work at the City Point Project. Albee terminated the contract with Casino for cause prior to completion of the contract. The plaintiff is seeking approximately $7.4 million , which has now been bonded. Albee believes that it has meritorious defenses to, and is prepared to vigorously defend itself against the claims. Presently, the parties are before the New York State Supreme Court in Kings County on procedural matters; Albee’s position is that Casino waived any right to arbitrate. As the case is in the early stages of litigation, the outcome of these claims cannot be determined at this time.

23. Subsequent Events

During January 2015, Fund IV completed the acquisition of 1035 Third Avenue in Manhattan, New York, for a purchase price of $51.0 million.

During January 2015, Fund III completed the disposition of Lincoln Park Centre in Chicago, Illinois, for a sales price of $64.0 million.




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ACADIA REALTY TRUST
SCHEDULE III-REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost
to Company
 
 
 
Amount at which
Carried at December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Encumbrances
 
Land
 
Buildings &
Improvements
 
Costs
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Land
 
Buildings &
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction (c)
 
 
Shopping Centers
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Core Portfolio:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Crescent Plaza
Brockton, MA
 
$
16,455

 
$
1,147

 
$
7,425

 
$
1,376

 
$
1,147

 
$
8,801

 
$
9,948

 
$
6,913

 
1993
 
(a)
New Loudon Center
Latham, NY
 

 
505

 
4,161

 
13,052

 
505

 
17,213

 
17,718

 
13,112

 
1993
 
(a)
Mark Plaza
Edwardsville, PA
 

 

 
4,268

 
(872
)
 

 
3,396

 
3,396

 
2,783

 
1993
 
(c)
Plaza 422
Lebanon, PA
 

 
190

 
3,004

 
2,309

 
190

 
5,313

 
5,503

 
4,963

 
1993
 
(c)
Route 6 Mall
Honesdale, PA
 

 
1,664

 

 
12,276

 
1,664

 
12,276

 
13,940

 
7,624

 
1994
 
(c)
Abington Towne Center
Abington, PA
 

 
799

 
3,197

 
2,357

 
799

 
5,554

 
6,353

 
3,307

 
1998
 
(a)
Bloomfield Town Square
Bloomfield Hills, MI
 

 
3,207

 
13,774

 
21,579

 
3,207

 
35,353

 
38,560

 
15,511

 
1998
 
(a)
Elmwood Park Shopping Center
Elmwood Park, NJ
 
32,201

 
3,248

 
12,992

 
15,855

 
3,798

 
28,297

 
32,095

 
15,647

 
1998
 
(a)
Merrillville Plaza
Hobart, IN
 
25,503

 
4,288

 
17,152

 
5,553

 
4,288

 
22,705

 
26,993

 
9,400

 
1998
 
(a)
Marketplace of Absecon
Absecon, NJ
 

 
2,573

 
10,294

 
4,900

 
2,577

 
15,190

 
17,767

 
6,616

 
1998
 
(a)
239 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT
 
26,000

 
1,817

 
15,846

 
597

 
1,817

 
16,443

 
18,260

 
6,545

 
1998
 
(a)
Hobson West Plaza
Naperville, IL
 

 
1,793

 
7,172

 
1,842

 
1,793

 
9,014

 
10,807

 
4,308

 
1998
 
(a)
Village Commons Shopping Center
Smithtown, NY
 

 
3,229

 
12,917

 
4,048

 
3,229

 
16,965

 
20,194

 
7,799

 
1998
 
(a)
Town Line Plaza
Rocky Hill, CT
 

 
878

 
3,510

 
7,609

 
907

 
11,090

 
11,997

 
8,615

 
1998
 
(a)
Branch Shopping Center
Smithtown, NY
 

 
3,156

 
12,545

 
11,457

 
3,401

 
23,757

 
27,158

 
7,045

 
1998
 
(a)
Methuen Shopping Center
Methuen, MA
 

 
956

 
3,826

 
594

 
961

 
4,415

 
5,376

 
2,070

 
1998
 
(a)
Gateway Shopping Center
South Burlington, VT
 
19,440

 
1,273

 
5,091

 
12,258

 
1,273

 
17,349

 
18,622

 
7,608

 
1999
 
(a)
Mad River Station
Dayton, OH
 

 
2,350

 
9,404

 
1,149

 
2,350

 
10,553

 
12,903

 
4,590

 
1999
 
(a)
Pacesetter Park Shopping Center
Ramapo, NY
 
11,307

 
1,475

 
5,899

 
2,235

 
1,475

 
8,134

 
9,609

 
3,757

 
1999
 
(a)
Brandywine Town Center
Wilmington, DE
 
141,825

 
21,993

 
87,988

 
16,329

 
24,213

 
102,097

 
126,310

 
28,808

 
2003
 

Brandywine Market Square
Wilmington, DE
 
24,375

 
4,308

 
17,239

 
970

 
4,262

 
18,255

 
22,517

 
5,916

 
2003
 

Bartow Avenue
Bronx, NY
 

 
1,691

 
5,803

 
638

 
1,691

 
6,441

 
8,132

 
2,310

 
2005
 
(c)
Amboy Road
Staten Island, NY
 

 

 
11,909

 
2,514

 

 
14,423

 
14,423

 
4,306

 
2005
 
(a)
613-623 W. Diversey
Chicago, IL
 

 
10,061

 
2,773

 
355

 
10,061

 
3,128

 
13,189

 
793

 
2006
 
(a)
Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia, PA
 

 
8,289

 
5,691

 
4,242

 
8,289

 
9,933

 
18,222

 
2,143

 
2006
 
(a)
2914 Third Avenue
Bronx, NY
 

 
11,108

 
8,038

 
4,397

 
11,855

 
11,688

 
23,543

 
1,851

 
2006
 
(a)

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Initial Cost
to Company
 
 
 
Amount at which
Carried at December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Encumbrances
 
Land
 
Buildings &
Improvements
 
Costs
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Land
 
Buildings &
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction (c)
 
 
Shopping Centers
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
West Shore Expressway
Staten Island, NY
 

 
3,380

 
13,554

 
(55
)
 
3,380

 
13,499

 
16,879

 
2,969

 
2007
 
(a)
West 54th Street
Manhattan, NY
 

 
16,699

 
18,704

 
949

 
16,699

 
19,653

 
36,352

 
3,692

 
2007
 
(a)
5-7 East 17th Street
Manhattan, NY
 

 
3,048

 
7,281

 
376

 
3,048

 
7,657

 
10,705

 
1,321

 
2008
 
(a)
651-671 W Diversey
Chicago, IL
 

 
8,576

 
17,256

 
8

 
8,576

 
17,264

 
25,840

 
1,546

 
2011
 
(a)
15 Mercer Street
New York, NY
 

 
1,887

 
2,483

 
7

 
1,887

 
2,490

 
4,377

 
217

 
2011
 
(a)
4401 White Plains
Bronx, NY
 
6,141

 
1,581

 
5,054

 

 
1,581

 
5,054

 
6,635

 
421

 
2011
 
(a)
Chicago Street Retail Portfolio
Chicago, IL
 
15,485

 
18,521

 
55,627

 
1,576

 
18,559

 
57,165

 
75,724

 
3,692

 
2012
 
(a)
330 River Street
Cambridge, MA
 
3,974

 
3,510

 
2,886

 

 
3,510

 
2,886

 
6,396

 
237

 
2012
 
(a)
Rhode Island Place Shopping Center
Washington, D.C.
 
16,560

 
7,458

 
15,968

 
158

 
7,458

 
16,126

 
23,584

 
1,141

 
2012
 
(a)
1520 Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL
 

 
2,110

 
1,306

 

 
2,110

 
1,306

 
3,416

 
155

 
2012
 
(a)
340 River Street
Cambridge, MA
 
6,820

 
4,894

 
11,349

 

 
4,894

 
11,349

 
16,243

 
840

 
2012
 
(a)
930 Rush Street
Chicago, IL
 

 
4,933

 
14,587

 
11

 
4,933

 
14,598

 
19,531

 
1,003

 
2012
 
(a)
28 Jericho Turnpike
Westbury, NY
 
15,747

 
6,220

 
24,416

 

 
6,220

 
24,416

 
30,636

 
1,654

 
2012
 
(a)
181 Main Street
Westport, CT
 

 
1,908

 
12,158

 

 
1,908

 
12,158

 
14,066

 
644

 
2012
 
(a)
83 Spring Street
Manhattan, NY
 

 
1,754

 
9,200

 

 
1,754

 
9,200

 
10,954

 
575

 
2012
 
(a)
60 Orange Street
Bloomfield, NJ
 
8,236

 
3,609

 
10,790

 

 
3,609

 
10,790

 
14,399

 
669

 
2012
 
(a)
179-53 & 1801-03 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, D.C.
 

 
11,690

 
10,135

 
318

 
11,689

 
10,454

 
22,143

 
579

 
2012
 
(a)
639 West Diversey
Chicago, IL
 
4,480

 
4,429

 
6,102

 
313

 
4,429

 
6,415

 
10,844

 
332

 
2012
 
(a)
664 North Michigan
Chicago, IL
 
44,369

 
15,240

 
65,331

 

 
15,240

 
65,331

 
80,571

 
3,089

 
2013
 
(a)
8-12 E. Walton
Chicago, IL
 

 
5,398

 
15,601

 
22

 
5,398

 
15,623

 
21,021

 
626

 
2013
 
(a)
3200-3204 M Street
Washington, DC
 

 
6,899

 
4,249

 

 
6,899

 
4,249

 
11,148

 
133

 
2013
 
(a)
868 Broadway
Manhattan, NY
 

 
3,519

 
9,247

 
5

 
3,519

 
9,252

 
12,771

 
248

 
2013
 
(a)
313-315 Bowery
Manhattan, NY
 

 

 
5,516

 

 

 
5,516

 
5,516

 
223

 
2013
 
(a)
120 West Broadway
Manhattan, NY
 

 

 
32,819

 
20

 

 
32,839

 
32,839

 
497

 
2013
 
(a)
11 E. Walton
Chicago, IL
 

 
11,000

 
33,000

 

 
11,000

 
33,000

 
44,000

 
756

 
2014
 
(a)
61 Main Street
Westport, CT
 

 
1,825

 
5,505

 

 
1,825

 
5,505

 
7,330

 
114

 
2014
 
(a)
865 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL
 

 
3,688

 
11,063

 

 
3,688

 
11,063

 
14,751

 
230

 
2014
 
(a)
152-154 Spring Street
Manhattan, NY
 

 
9,500

 
28,500

 

 
9,500

 
28,500

 
38,000

 
475

 
2014
 
(a)
2520 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
 

 
4,275

 
12,825

 

 
4,275

 
12,825

 
17,100

 
187

 
2014
 
(a)
252-256 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT
 

 
6,113

 
18,378

 

 
6,113

 
18,378

 
24,491

 
344

 
2014
 
(a)
Bedford Green
Bedford Hill, NY
 
31,363

 
13,788

 
35,153

 

 
13,788

 
35,153

 
48,941

 
450

 
2014
 
(a)

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Initial Cost
to Company
 
 
 
Amount at which
Carried at December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Encumbrances
 
Land
 
Buildings &
Improvements
 
Costs
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition
 
Land
 
Buildings &
Improvements
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction (c)
 
 
Shopping Centers
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
131-135 Prince Street
Manhattan, NY
 

 
19,274

 
38,519

 

 
19,274

 
38,519

 
57,793

 
321

 
2014
 
(a)
Shops at Grand Ave
Queens, NY
 

 
14,000

 
42,000

 

 
14,000

 
42,000

 
56,000

 
263

 
2014
 
(a)
201 Needham Street
Newton, MA
 

 
2,531

 
7,594

 

 
2,531

 
7,594

 
10,125

 
16

 
2014
 
(a)
Undeveloped Land
 

 
100

 

 

 
100

 

 
100

 

 

 

ARLP
 
50,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund I:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kroger/Safeway Various
 

 

 
4,215

 

 

 
4,215

 
4,215

 
4,027

 
2003
 
(a)
Fund II:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liberty Ave
Ozone Park, NY
 
8,973

 

 
12,627

 
647

 

 
13,274

 
13,274

 
3,060

 
2004
 
(a)
CityPoint
Brooklyn, NY
 

 

 

 
7,473

 

 
7,473

 
7,473

 
186

 
2010
 
(c)
161st Street
Bronx, NY
 
29,500

 
16,679

 
28,410

 
18,231

 
16,679

 
46,641

 
63,320

 
9,494

 
2005
 
(a)
Fund III:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cortlandt Towne Center
Mohegan Lake, NY
 
83,936

 
7,293

 
61,395

 
9,213

 
7,293

 
70,608

 
77,901

 
17,637

 
2009
 
(a)
Heritage Shops
Chicago, IL
 
24,500

 
13,131

 
15,409

 
386

 
13,131

 
15,795

 
28,926

 
2,012

 
2011
 
(a)
654 Broadway
Manhattan, NY
 
9,000

 
9,040

 
3,654

 
1,435

 
9,040

 
5,089

 
14,129

 
352

 
2011
 
(a)
New Hyde Park Shopping Center
New Hyde Park, NY
 
11,720

 
3,016

 
7,733

 
4,019

 
3,016

 
11,752

 
14,768

 
1,050

 
2011
 
(a)
640 Broadway
Manhattan, NY
 
22,564

 
12,503

 
19,960

 
6,430

 
12,503

 
26,390

 
38,893

 
1,814

 
2012
 
(a)
Lincoln Park Centre
Chicago, IL
 
28,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
2012
 
(a)
3780-3858 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
 
12,047

 
6,229

 
11,216

 
3,128

 
6,229

 
14,344

 
20,573

 
594

 
2013
 
(a)
Fund IV:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
210 Bowery LLC
Manhattan, NY
 
4,600

 
1,875

 
5,625

 
22

 
1,875

 
5,647

 
7,522

 
281

 
2012
 
(a)
Paramus Plaza
Paramus, NJ
 
12,600

 
11,052

 
7,037

 
1,852

 
11,052

 
8,889

 
19,941

 
272

 
2013
 
(a)
1151 Third Ave
Manhattan, NY
 
12,481

 
8,306

 
9,685

 
978

 
8,306

 
10,663

 
18,969

 
321

 
2013
 
(a)
Lake Montclair Center
Prince William County, VA
 
15,284

 
7,077

 
12,028

 
25

 
7,077

 
12,053

 
19,130

 
381

 
2013
 
(a)
938 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL
 
12,500

 
2,314

 
17,067

 
34

 
2,314

 
17,101

 
19,415

 
449

 
2013
 
(a)
17 E. 71st Street
Manhattan, NY
 

 
7,000

 
21,000

 

 
7,000

 
21,000

 
28,000

 
86

 
2014
 
(a)
Fund IV
 
77,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
Real Estate Under Development
 
265,015

 
30,830

 
19,253

 
397,307

 
54,215

 
393,175

 
447,390

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
1,130,101

 
$
451,700

 
$
1,152,388

 
$
604,507

 
$
478,876

 
$
1,729,719

 
$
2,208,595

 
$
256,015

 
 
 
 

Notes:
(1) Depreciation on buildings and improvements reflected in the consolidated statements of income is calculated over the estimated useful life of the assets as follows:
Buildings: 30 to 40 years
Improvements: Shorter of lease term or useful life

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(2) The aggregate gross cost of property included above for Federal income tax purposes was $1,811.2 million as of December 31, 2014
(3) (a) Reconciliation of Real Estate Properties:
The following table reconciles the activity for real estate properties from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014:
 
 
For the years ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
1,819,053

 
$
1,287,198

 
$
897,370

Other improvements
 
162,827

 
112,622

 
65,480

Property acquisitions
 
299,793

 
272,661

 
324,348

Property dispositions
 
(73,078
)
 

 

Consolidation of previously unconsolidated investments
 

 
146,572

 

Balance at end of year
 
$
2,208,595

 
$
1,819,053

 
$
1,287,198

(3) (b) Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation:
The following table reconciles accumulated depreciation from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014:
 
 
For the years ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
229,538

 
$
169,718

 
$
147,626

Depreciation related to real estate
 
26,477

 
31,732

 
22,092

Consolidation of Previously Unconsolidated Investments
 

 
28,088

 

Balance at end of year
 
$
256,015

 
$
229,538

 
$
169,718



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