form10-q3q2007.htm




UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
For the quarter ended September 30, 2007
   
OR
   
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
For the transition period from [__________________] to [________________]
 
Commission file number 1-9876


Weingarten Realty Investors
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

TEXAS
 
74-1464203
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
2600 Citadel Plaza Drive
   
P.O. Box 924133
   
Houston, Texas
 
77292-4133
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(713) 866-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 xNO ¨.

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated Filer x                                                                              Accelerated Filer ¨                                                  Non-accelerated Filer ¨.

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).YES ¨NO x.

As of October 31, 2007, there were 85,085,552 common shares of beneficial interest of Weingarten Realty Investors, $.03 par value, outstanding.

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
                         
ITEM 1.  Financial Statements
                       
                         
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
(Unaudited)
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
                         
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
                         
Revenues:
                       
  Rentals
  $
152,045
    $
137,749
    $
436,353
    $
394,277
 
  Other
   
4,565
     
1,294
     
9,766
     
4,719
 
      Total
   
156,610
     
139,043
     
446,119
     
398,996
 
                                 
Expenses
                               
  Depreciation and amortization
   
33,882
     
30,886
     
98,042
     
89,834
 
  Operating
   
28,156
     
23,000
     
76,534
     
61,636
 
  Ad valorem taxes
   
20,163
     
18,857
     
53,195
     
49,319
 
  General and administrative
   
6,537
     
5,497
     
19,650
     
16,500
 
      Total
   
88,738
     
78,240
     
247,421
     
217,289
 
                                 
Operating Income
   
67,872
     
60,803
     
198,698
     
181,707
 
Interest Expense
    (38,536 )     (37,384 )     (110,384 )     (105,920 )
Interest and Other Income
   
2,082
     
2,787
     
6,838
     
4,818
 
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
   
4,893
     
2,253
     
12,513
     
10,866
 
Income Allocated to Minority Interests
    (3,003 )     (1,676 )     (7,678 )     (4,977 )
Gain on Sale of Properties
   
986
     
26,871
     
3,010
     
26,974
 
Gain on Land and Merchant Development Sales
   
4,199
     
4,504
     
8,150
     
6,180
 
Provision for Income Taxes
    (930 )     (1,253 )     (1,933 )     (1,401 )
      Income from Continuing Operations
   
37,563
     
56,905
     
109,214
     
118,247
 
Operating Income from Discontinued Operations
   
416
     
3,456
     
2,527
     
13,796
 
Gain on Sale of Properties from Discontinued Operations
   
6,284
     
45,388
     
59,684
     
118,581
 
      Income from Discontinued Operations
   
6,700
     
48,844
     
62,211
     
132,377
 
Net Income
   
44,263
     
105,749
     
171,425
     
250,624
 
Dividends on Preferred Shares
    (5,982 )     (2,526 )     (16,485 )     (7,576 )
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders
  $
38,281
    $
103,223
    $
154,940
    $
243,048
 
Net Income Per Common Share - Basic:
                               
  Income from Continuing Operations
  $
0.37
    $
0.63
    $
1.08
    $
1.25
 
  Income from Discontinued Operations
   
0.08
     
0.56
     
0.72
     
1.50
 
  Net Income
  $
0.45
    $
1.19
    $
1.80
    $
2.75
 
Net Income Per Common Share - Diluted:
                               
  Income from Continuing Operations
  $
0.37
    $
0.61
    $
1.07
    $
1.24
 
  Income from Discontinued Operations
   
0.07
     
0.54
     
0.70
     
1.43
 
  Net Income
  $
0.44
    $
1.15
    $
1.77
    $
2.67
 
                                 
Net Income
  $
44,263
    $
105,749
    $
171,425
    $
250,624
 
Other Comprehensive Income:
                               
  Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
    (4,243 )     (8,384 )    
254
      (1,913 )
  Amortization of loss on derivatives
   
219
     
85
     
658
     
257
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    (4,024 )     (8,299 )    
912
      (1,656 )
Comprehensive Income
  $
40,239
    $
97,450
    $
172,337
    $
248,968
 
                                 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 




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WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(Unaudited)
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
             
             
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
ASSETS
           
Property
  $
4,852,683
    $
4,445,888
 
Accumulated Depreciation
    (750,676 )     (707,005 )
Property Held for Sale, net
   
6,012
         
Property, net
   
4,108,019
     
3,738,883
 
Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships
   
297,397
     
203,839
 
Total
   
4,405,416
     
3,942,722
 
Notes Receivable from Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships
   
61,537
     
3,971
 
Unamortized Debt and Lease Cost
   
115,208
     
112,873
 
Accrued Rent and Accounts Receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,868 in 2007 and $5,995 in 2006)
    77,811       78,893  
Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
59,815
     
71,003
 
Restricted Deposits and Mortgage Escrows
   
28,991
     
94,466
 
Other
   
135,644
     
71,612
 
Total
  $
4,884,422
    $
4,375,540
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Debt
  $
3,055,545
    $
2,942,692
 
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
   
139,496
     
132,821
 
Other
   
85,906
     
86,566
 
Total
   
3,280,947
     
3,162,079
 
Minority Interest
   
96,710
     
87,680
 
                 
Commitments and Contingencies
               
                 
Shareholders' Equity:
               
Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest - par value, $.03 per share;
               
shares authorized: 10,000
               
6.75% Series D cumulative redeemable preferred shares of
               
beneficial interest;  100 shares issued and outstanding
               
in 2007 and 2006; liquidation preference $75,000
   
3
     
3
 
6.95% Series E cumulative redeemable preferred shares of
               
beneficial interest; 29 shares issued and outstanding in 2007;
               
and 2006; liquidation preference $72,500
   
1
     
1
 
6.5% Series F cumulative redeemable preferred shares of
               
beneficial interest; 80 shares issued and outstanding in 2007;
               
liquidation preference $200,000
   
2
         
Variable-rate Series G cumulative redeemable preferred shares of
               
beneficial interest, 80 shares issued and outstanding in 2007;
               
liquidation preference $200,000
   
2
         
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest - par value, $.03 per share;
               
shares authorized: 150,000; shares issued and outstanding:
               
85,063 in 2007 and 85,765 in 2006
   
2,563
     
2,582
 
Accumulated Additional Paid-In Capital
   
1,489,303
     
1,136,481
 
Net Income in Excess of (Less Than) Accumulated Dividends
   
26,479
      (786 )
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
    (11,588 )     (12,500 )
Shareholders' Equity
   
1,506,765
     
1,125,781
 
Total
  $
4,884,422
    $
4,375,540
 
                 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 



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WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
 
STATEMENTS OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
 
(Unaudited)
 
(In thousands)
 
             
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
           
Net Income
  $
171,425
    $
250,624
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
100,703
     
98,337
 
Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net
    (12,513 )     (10,866 )
Income allocated to minority interests
   
7,678
     
4,977
 
Gain on land and merchant development sales
    (8,150 )     (6,180 )
Gain on sales of properties
    (62,694 )     (145,554 )
Distributions of income from unconsolidated entities
   
2,160
     
1,808
 
Changes in accrued rent and accounts receivable
    (5,336 )     (29,762 )
Changes in other assets
    (24,701 )     (29,121 )
Changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (22,199 )    
1,985
 
Other, net
   
590
     
1,403
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
146,963
     
137,651
 
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
Investment in properties
    (634,443 )     (575,035 )
Proceeds from sales and disposition of property, net
   
251,417
     
356,053
 
Change in restricted deposits and mortgage escrows
   
66,086
      (85,984 )
Mortgage bonds and notes receivable:
               
Advances
    (118,163 )     (33,135 )
Collections
   
74,569
     
47,265
 
Real estate joint ventures and partnerships:
               
Investments
    (72,981 )     (9,165 )
Distributions of capital
   
15,976
     
11,094
 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (417,539 )     (288,907 )
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of:
               
     Debt
   
150,092
     
700,782
 
Common shares of beneficial interest
   
2,853
     
2,244
 
Preferred shares of beneficial interest, net
   
387,678
         
Purchase of marketable securities in connection with the legal defeasance of mortgage notes payable
    (21,509 )        
Repurchase of common shares of beneficial interest, net
    (53,359 )     (167,573 )
Principal payments of debt
    (62,384 )     (96,414 )
Common and preferred dividends paid
    (144,160 )     (130,677 )
Debt issuance cost paid
    (839 )     (13,535 )
Other, net
   
1,016
     
775
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
259,388
     
295,602
 
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (11,188 )    
144,346
 
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1
   
71,003
     
42,690
 
Cash and cash equivalents at September 30
  $
59,815
    $
187,036
 
                 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 




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WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



Note 1.          Interim Financial Statements

The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report are unaudited; however, amounts presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006 are derived from our audited financial statements at that date.  In our opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements have been included.  Such adjustments consisted of normal recurring items.  Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q and certain information included in our annual financial statements and notes has been condensed or omitted.  These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Business
Weingarten Realty Investors is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) organized under the Texas Real Estate Investment Trust Act.  We, and our predecessor entity, began the ownership and development of shopping centers and other commercial real estate in 1948.  Our primary business is leasing space to tenants in the shopping and industrial centers we own or lease.  We also manage centers for joint ventures in which we are partners or for other outside owners for which we charge fees.

We operate a portfolio of properties which includes neighborhood and community shopping centers and industrial properties of approximately 70 million square feet.  We have a diversified tenant base with our largest tenant comprising only 3% of total rental revenues during 2007.

We currently operate and intend to operate in the future as a REIT.

Basis of Presentation
Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our subsidiaries and certain partially owned real estate joint ventures or partnerships which meet the guidelines for consolidation.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  Such statements require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Restricted Deposits and Mortgage Escrows
Restricted deposits and mortgage escrows consist of escrow deposits held by lenders primarily for property taxes, insurance and replacement reserves and restricted cash that is held in a qualified escrow account for the purposes of completing like-kind exchange transactions.  At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, we had $8.3 million and $79.4 million held for like-kind exchange transactions, respectively, and $20.7 million and $15.1 million held in escrow related to our mortgages, respectively.


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Per Share Data
Net income per common share - basic is computed using net income available to common shareholders and the weighted average shares outstanding.  Net income per common share - diluted includes the effect of potentially dilutive securities for the periods indicated as follows (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
                         
Numerator:
                       
Net income available to common shareholders – basic
  $
38,281
    $
103,223
    $
154,940
    $
243,048
 
Income attributable to operating partnership units
           
1,355
     
3,311
     
4,123
 
                                 
Net income available to common shareholders – diluted
  $
38,281
    $
104,578
    $
158,251
    $
247,171
 
                                 
Denominator:
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic
   
85,470
     
86,567
     
85,914
     
88,476
 
Effect of dilutive securities:
                               
Share options and awards
   
994
     
905
     
1,193
     
902
 
Operating partnership units
           
3,138
     
2,303
     
3,150
 
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted
   
86,464
     
90,610
     
89,410
     
92,528
 

Options to purchase 526,419 and 300 common shares for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, were not included in the calculation of net income per common share – diluted as the exercise prices were greater than the average market price for the period.  Options to purchase 525,119 and 1,700 common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, were not included in the calculation of net income per common share - diluted as the exercise prices were greater than the average market price for the period.  Operating partnership units totaling 2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 were not included in the calculation of net income per common share – diluted as these units had an anti-dilutive effect for the period.

Cash Flow Information
All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less are considered cash equivalents.  We issued common shares of beneficial interest valued at $12.9 million and $3.9 million during the first nine months of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, in exchange for interests in limited partnerships, which had been formed to acquire properties.  Cash payments for interest on debt, net of amounts capitalized, of $138.0 million and $125.3 million were made during the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively.  A cash payment of $.05 million and $.6 million for federal income taxes was made during the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively.  In association with property acquisitions and investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships, items assumed were as follows (in thousands):

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Debt
  $
63,957
    $
76,199
 
Obligations Under Capital Leases
   
12,888
         
Minority Interest
   
27,932
     
15,816
 
Net Assets and Liabilities
   
13,175
     
22,474
 


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Net assets and liabilities were reduced by $59.8 million during the first nine months of 2007 from the reorganization of three joint ventures, two of which were previously consolidated, to tenancy-in-common arrangements where we have a 50% interest.  This reduction was offset by the assumption of debt totaling $33.2 million.  We also accrued $11.3 million and $5.5 million during the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively, associated with the construction of property.  In conjunction with the disposition of properties completed during the first nine months of 2007, we defeased two mortgage loans totaling $21.2 million and transferred marketable securities totaling $21.5 million in connection with the legal defeasance of these two loans.  In conjunction with the disposition of properties and the sale of an 80% interest in five industrial properties during the first nine months of 2006, we received notes receivable totaling $2.6 million and retained a 20% unconsolidated investment of $24.8 million.

Reclassifications
The reclassification of prior years’ operating results for certain properties to discontinued operations was made to conform to the current year presentation.  We also reclassified the net balance of our below-market assumed mortgages from Other Liabilities to Debt.  For additional information see Note 8, “Discontinued Operations” and Note 13, “Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities,” respectively.

Note 2.          Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.”  FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements.  The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return.  A tax position may only be recognized in the financial statements if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination.  There are also several disclosure requirements.  We adopted FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007, and its adoption did not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.”  This Statement defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles.  The key changes to current practice are (1) the definition of fair value, which focuses on an exit price rather than an entry price; (2) the methods used to measure fair value, such as emphasis that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, as well as the inclusion of an adjustment for risk, restrictions and credit standing and (3) the expanded disclosures about fair value measurements.  This Statement does not require any new fair value measurements.

This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years.  We are required to adopt SFAS No. 157 in the first quarter of 2008, and we are currently evaluating the impact that this Statement will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans – An Amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R.”  This new standard requires an employer to: (a) recognize in its statement of financial position an asset for a plan’s over-funded status or a liability for a plan’s under-funded status; (b) measure a plan’s assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year (with limited exceptions); and (c) recognize changes in the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan in the year in which the changes occur.  These changes will be reported in comprehensive income of a business entity.  The requirement to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan and the disclosure requirements were effective for us as of December 31, 2006, and as a result we recognized an additional liability of $803,000.  The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position (the “Measurement Provision”) is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008.  We have assessed the potential impact of the Measurement Provision of SFAS No. 158 and concluded that its adoption will not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.


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In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.”  SFAS No. 159 expands opportunities to use fair value measurement in financial reporting and permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.  This Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  We have not decided if we will choose to measure any eligible financial assets and liabilities at fair value under the provisions of SFAS No. 159.

On August 31, 2007, the FASB authorized a proposed FASB Staff Position (the “proposed FSP”) that, if issued, would affect the accounting for our convertible and exchangeable senior debentures.  If issued in the form expected, the proposed FSP would require that the initial debt proceeds from the sale of our convertible and exchangeable senior debentures be allocated between a liability component and an equity component.  The resulting debt discount would be amortized using the effective interest method over the period the debt is expected to be outstanding as additional interest expense.  The proposed FSP is expected to be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007 and requires retroactive application.  Upon the adoption of the proposed FSP on January 1, 2008, we have estimated the unamortized debt discount (as of September 30, 2007) to be approximately $35.2 million to be included as a reduction of Debt and approximately $46.3 million as Accumulated Additional Paid-In Capital on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.  We have estimated incremental Interest Expense to be approximately $7.7 million for the first nine months of 2007 and $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Note 3.          Derivatives and Hedging

We occasionally hedge the future cash flows of our debt transactions, as well as changes in the fair value of our debt instruments, principally through interest rate swaps with major financial institutions.  At September 30, 2007, we had four interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges with an aggregate notional amount of $65.0 million that convert fixed interest payments at rates ranging from 4.2% to 6.8% to variable interest payments.  We have determined that they are highly effective in limiting our risk of changes in the fair value of fixed-rate notes attributable to changes in variable interest rates.  Also, at September 30, 2007, we had two forward-starting interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $118.6 million, which lock the swap rate at 5.2% until January 2008.  The purpose of these forward-starting swaps, which are designated as cash flow hedges, is to mitigate the risk of future fluctuations in interest rates on forecasted issuances of long-term debt.  We have determined that they are highly effective in offsetting future variable interest cash flows on anticipated long-term debt issuances.

In July 2007 a $10 million swap matured in conjunction with the maturity of the associated medium term note.  This contract was designated as a fair value hedge.

Changes in the fair value of fair value hedges, as well as changes in the fair value of the hedged item, are recorded in earnings each reporting period.  For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, these changes in fair value offset with minimal impact to earnings.  The derivative instruments at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were reported at their fair values in Other Assets, net of accrued interest, of $.02 million and $.1 million, respectively, and as Other Liabilities, net of accrued interest, of $2.3 million and $3.2 million, respectively.

As of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the balance in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss relating to derivatives was $6.7 million and $7.6 million, respectively.  Amounts amortized to interest expense were $.2 million and $.1 million during the third quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $.6 million and $.3 million during the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively.  Within the next 12 months, we expect to amortize to interest expense approximately $.9 million of the balance in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss.


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The interest rate swaps increased interest expense and decreased net income by $.2 million and $.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, and increased the average interest rate of our debt by 0.02% for both periods.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, the interest rate swaps increased interest expense and decreased net income by $.2 million and $.3 million, respectively, and increased the average interest rate of our debt by 0.02% for both periods.  We could be exposed to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by the counter-party; however, management believes the likelihood of such nonperformance is remote.

Note 4.          Debt

Our debt consists of the following (in thousands):

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Debt payable to 2030 at 4.5% to 8.8%
  $
2,873,685
    $
2,890,545
 
Unsecured notes payable under revolving credit agreements
   
135,000
     
18,000
 
Obligations under capital leases
   
42,613
     
29,725
 
Industrial revenue bonds payable to 2015 at 3.9% to 5.8%
   
4,247
     
4,422
 
                 
Total
  $
3,055,545
    $
2,942,692
 

The grouping of total debt between fixed and variable-rate, as well as between secured and unsecured, is summarized below (in thousands):
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
As to interest rate (including the effects of interest rate swaps):
           
Fixed-rate debt
  $
2,838,414
    $
2,827,293
 
Variable-rate debt
   
217,131
     
115,399
 
                 
Total
  $
3,055,545
    $
2,942,692
 
                 
As to collateralization:
               
Unsecured debt
  $
1,992,739
    $
1,910,216
 
Secured debt
   
1,062,806
     
1,032,476
 
                 
Total
  $
3,055,545
    $
2,942,692
 

We have a $400 million unsecured revolving credit facility held by a syndicate of banks that expires in February 2010 and provides a one-year extension option available at our request.  Borrowing rates under this facility float at a margin over LIBOR, plus a facility fee.  The borrowing margin and facility fee, which are currently 37.5 and 12.5 basis points, respectively, are priced off a grid that is tied to our senior unsecured credit ratings.  This facility retains a competitive bid feature that allows us to request bids for amounts up to $200 million from each of the syndicate banks, allowing us an opportunity to obtain pricing below what we would pay using the pricing grid.


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At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the balance outstanding under the $400 million revolving credit facility was $135 million at a variable interest rate of 5.44% and $18 million at a variable interest rate of 5.75%, respectively.  We also have an agreement for an unsecured and uncommitted overnight facility totaling $30 million as of September 30, 2007 and $20 million at December 31, 2006 with a bank that we use for cash management purposes, of which no amounts were outstanding at each respective date.  Letters of credit totaling $9.2 million and $10.1 million were outstanding under the $400 million revolving credit facility at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.  The available balance under our revolving credit agreement was $255.8 million and $371.9 million at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.  During the first nine months of 2007, the maximum balance and weighted average balance outstanding under both facilities combined were $312.4 million and $74.9 million, respectively, at a weighted average interest rate of 6.4%.  During 2006, the maximum balance and weighted average balance outstanding under both facilities combined were $368.2 million and $179.1 million, respectively, at a weighted average interest rate of 5.5%.

In conjunction with acquisitions completed during the first nine months of 2007, we assumed $64.0 million of nonrecourse debt secured by the related properties and a capital lease obligation totaling $12.9 million.  As of December 31, 2006, the balance of secured debt that was assumed in conjunction with 2006 acquisitions was $140.7 million.

In conjunction with the disposition of properties completed during the first nine months of 2007, we incurred a net loss of $.4 million on the early extinguishment of two loans totaling $21.2 million.  These defeasance costs were recognized as Interest Expense and have been reclassified and reported as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income in accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets."

Scheduled principal payments on our debt (excluding $135.0 million due under our revolving credit agreements, $31.5 million of capital leases, $2.1 million fair value of interest rate swaps and $35.9 million of out-of-market mortgages) are due during the following years (in thousands):

2007
  $
26,853
 
2008
   
252,682
 
2009
   
113,642
 
2010
   
119,330
 
2011
   
890,475
 
2012
   
333,285
 
2013
   
283,581
 
2014
   
338,553
 
2015
   
205,531
 
Thereafter
   
291,283
 

Our various debt agreements contain restrictive covenants, including minimum interest and fixed charge coverage ratios, minimum unencumbered interest coverage ratios and minimum net worth requirements and maximum total debt levels.  Management believes that we are in compliance with all restrictive covenants.

In December 2006, we issued $75 million of 10-year unsecured fixed rate medium term notes at 6.1% including the effect of an interest rate swap that had hedged the transaction.  Proceeds from this issuance were used to repay balances under our revolving credit facilities, to cash settle a forward hedge and for general business purposes.


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In July 2006, we priced an offering of $575 million of 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes due 2026, which closed on August 2, 2006.  Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning February 1, 2007.  The net proceeds of $395.9 million from the sale of the debentures, after repurchasing 4.3 million of our common shares of beneficial interest, were used for general business purposes and to reduce amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility.  The debentures are convertible under certain circumstances for our common shares of beneficial interest at an initial conversion rate of 20.3770 common shares per $1,000 of principal amount of debentures (an initial conversion price of $49.075).  In addition, the conversion rate may be adjusted if certain change in control transactions or other specified events occur on or prior to August 4, 2011.  Upon the conversion of debentures, we will deliver cash for the principal return, as defined, and cash or common shares, at our option, for the excess of the conversion value, as defined, over the principal return.  The debentures are redeemable for cash at our option beginning in 2011 for the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.  Holders of the debentures have the right to require us to repurchase their debentures for cash equal to the principal of the debentures plus accrued and unpaid interest in 2011, 2016 and 2021 and in the event of a change in control.

In connection with the issuance of these debentures, we filed a shelf registration statement related to the resale of the debentures and the common shares issuable upon the conversion of the debentures.  This registration statement has been declared effective by the SEC.

Note 5.          Preferred Shares

On January 30, 2007, we issued $200 million of depositary shares.  Each depositary share represents one-hundredth of a Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share.  The depositary shares are redeemable, in whole or in part, on or after January 30, 2012 at our option, at a redemption price of $25 per depositary share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon.  The depositary shares are not convertible or exchangeable for any of our other property or securities.  The Series F Preferred Shares pay a 6.5% annual dividend and have a liquidation value of $2,500 per share.  Net proceeds of $194.4 million were used to repay amounts outstanding under our credit facilities and for general business purposes.

On September 25, 2007, we issued $200 million of depositary shares in a private placement, and the net proceeds of $193.7 million were used to repay amounts outstanding under our credit facilities.  Each depositary share represents one-hundredth of a Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share.  The depositary shares are redeemable, in whole or in part on or after September 25, 2007 at our option, at a redemption price of $25 multiplied by a graded rate per depositary share based on the date of redemption plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon.  The depositary shares are not convertible or exchangeable for any of our other property or securities.  The Series G Preferred Shares pay a variable-rate quarterly dividend through September 2008 and then a variable-rate monthly dividend and have a liquidation preference of $2,500 per share.  The variable-rate dividend is calculated on the period’s three-month LIBOR rate plus a percentage determined by the number of days outstanding.  Further, the rate may vary if any of our outstanding preferred shares are downgraded.  The variable-rate dividend is not to exceed 20%.

Note 6.          Common Shares

In July 2007, our board of trust managers authorized a common share repurchase program as part of our ongoing investment strategy.  Under the terms of the program, we may purchase up to a maximum value of $300 million of our common shares of beneficial interest during the next two years.  Share repurchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at the discretion of management and as market conditions warrant.  We anticipate funding the repurchase of shares primarily through the proceeds received from our property disposition program, as well as from general corporate funds.

As of September 30, 2007, we have repurchased 1.4 million common shares of beneficial interest at an average share price of $37.75.

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In July 2006, our board of trust managers authorized the repurchase of our common shares of beneficial interest to a total of $207 million, and we used $167.6 million of the net proceeds from the $575 million debt offering to purchase 4.3 million common shares of beneficial interest at $39.26 per share. For additional information see Note 4, “Debt.”

Note 7.          Property

Our property consisted of the following (in thousands):

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Land
  $
956,388
    $
847,295
 
Land held for development
   
19,163
     
21,405
 
Land under development
   
260,992
     
146,990
 
Buildings and improvements
   
3,475,344
     
3,339,074
 
Construction in-progress
   
140,796
     
91,124
 
                 
Total
  $
4,852,683
    $
4,445,888
 

The following carrying charges were capitalized (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
                         
Interest
  $
6,665
    $
2,119
    $
19,156
    $
4,274
 
Ad valorem taxes
   
638
     
465
     
1,578
     
511
 
                                 
Total
  $
7,303
    $
2,584
    $
20,734
    $
4,785
 

Acquisitions of properties are accounted for utilizing the purchase method and, accordingly, the results of operations are included in our results of operations from the respective dates of acquisition.  We have used estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques to allocate the purchase price of acquired property among land, buildings on an "as if vacant" basis and other identifiable intangibles.

During the first nine months of 2007, we completed the acquisition of 13 shopping centers, one office building and five industrial properties that are located in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas and Virginia.

We commenced 11 new development projects located in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas during the first nine months of 2007.  Of these, five represent interests in consolidated joint ventures in which we have an ownership interest ranging from 50% to 55%.


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Note 8.          Discontinued Operations

During the first nine months of 2007, we sold 11 shopping centers and one industrial center, six of which were located in Texas, two each in Colorado and Illinois, and one each in Georgia and Louisiana.  Also, we classified three shopping centers, totaling $6.0 million, as held for sale as of September 30, 2007.  In 2006, we sold 19 shopping centers and four industrial properties, 10 of which were located in Texas, three in Kansas, two each in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Tennessee, and one each in Arizona, Missouri, New Mexico and Colorado.  The operating results of these properties have been reclassified and reported as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income in accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," as well as any gains on the respective disposition for all periods presented.  Revenues recorded in Operating Income from Discontinued Operations related to our dispositions totaled $1.2 million and $8.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $8.8 million and $32.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  Included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2006 were $152.6 million of Property and $19.5 million of Accumulated Depreciation related to properties sold during the first nine months of 2007.

During the first nine months of 2007, we incurred a net loss of $.4 million on the defeasance of two loans totaling $21.2 million that were required to be settled upon their disposition.  These defeasance costs were recognized as Interest Expense and have been reclassified and reported as discontinued operations.

The discontinued operations reported in 2006 had no debt that was required to be repaid upon their disposition.

We elected not to allocate other consolidated interest to discontinued operations because the interest savings to be realized from the proceeds of the sale of these operations was not material.

Note 9.          Related Parties

We have ownership interests in a number of real estate joint ventures and partnerships.  Notes receivable from these entities bear interest ranging from 5.5% to 10% at September 30, 2007 and 6.0% to 10% at December 31, 2006.  These notes are due at various dates through 2028 and are generally secured by real estate assets.  Interest income recognized on these notes was $.8 million and $.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $1.6 million and $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.

Included in Other Assets are notes receivable from individual partners of certain real estate joint ventures and partnerships that totaled $23.7 million at September 30, 2007 and $1.9 million at December 31, 2006.  These notes bear interest ranging from 5% to 7.3% at September 30, 2007 and 7.8% at December 31, 2006.

Note 10.         Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships

We own interests in real estate joint ventures or limited partnerships and have tenancy-in-common interests in which we exercise significant influence, but do not have financial and operating control.  We account for these investments using the equity method, and our interests range from 10% to 75%.  Combined condensed unaudited financial information of these ventures (at 100%) is summarized as follows (in thousands):

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September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
Combined Condensed Balance Sheets
           
             
Property
  $
1,650,600
    $
1,123,600
 
Accumulated depreciation
    (70,692 )     (41,305 )
Property, net
   
1,579,908
     
1,082,295
 
                 
Other assets
   
198,488
     
118,642
 
                 
Total
  $
1,778,396
    $
1,200,937
 
                 
Debt
  $
430,513
    $
328,508
 
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors
   
65,119
     
22,657
 
Other liabilities
   
121,219
     
39,154
 
Accumulated equity
   
1,161,545
     
810,618
 
                 
Total
  $
1,778,396
    $
1,200,937
 


   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
Combined Condensed Statements of Income
                       
                         
Revenues
  $
39,561
    $
15,721
    $
106,047
    $
41,236
 
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
   
9,760
     
3,556
     
25,296
     
9,527
 
Interest
   
7,014
     
4,617
     
17,500
     
12,076
 
Operating
   
5,786
     
1,900
     
15,574
     
5,193
 
Ad valorem taxes
   
3,955
     
1,840
     
12,288
     
4,426
 
General and administrative
   
276
     
156
     
621
     
415
 
                                 
Total
   
26,791
     
12,069
     
71,279
     
31,637
 
                                 
Gain on land and merchant development sales
                           
555
 
Gain (loss) on sale of properties
    (5 )    
1
      (5 )    
5,993
 
                                 
Net Income
  $
12,765
    $
3,653
    $
34,763
    $
16,147
 

Our investment in real estate joint ventures and partnerships, as reported on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, differs from our proportionate share of the joint ventures' and partnerships’ underlying net assets due to basis differentials, which arose upon the transfer of assets to the joint ventures.  The basis differentials, which totaled $16.9 million and $20.1 million at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, are generally amortized over the useful lives of the related assets.

Fees earned by us for the management of these joint ventures and partnerships totaled $1.4 million and $.3 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $3.5 million and $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.


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During the first nine months of 2007, a 25%-owned unconsolidated joint venture acquired two shopping centers.  Cole Park Plaza is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Sunrise West is located in Sunrise, Florida.  A 50%-owned unconsolidated joint venture was formed for the purpose of developing a retail shopping center.  A 20%-owned unconsolidated joint venture acquired seven industrial properties, one each in Ashland and Chester, Virginia, two in Colonial Heights, Virginia and three in Richmond, Virginia.  We invested in a 20% owned unconsolidated joint venture, which acquired three retail power centers:  Pineapple Commons located in Stuart, Florida; Mansell Crossing located in Alpharetta, Georgia; and Preston Shepard Place located in Plano, Texas.  We acquired a 10% interest in a retail shopping center located in San Jose, California through a tenancy-in-common arrangement.

In March 2007, three joint ventures, two of which were previously consolidated, were reorganized and our 50% interest in each of these properties is now held in a tenancy-in-common arrangement.

During the first nine months of 2006, we invested in a 25%-owned unconsolidated joint venture, which acquired five shopping centers: Fresh Market Shoppes is located in Hilton Head, South Carolina; Shoppes at Paradise Isle is located in Destin, Florida; Indian Harbor Place is located in Melbourne, Florida, and both Quesada Commons and Shoppes of Port Charlotte are located in Port Charlotte, Florida.  Two 50%-owned joint ventures commenced development of a retail center each located in Mission, Texas and Apple Valley, California.  Also, two shopping centers, one each in Crosby and Dickinson, Texas, were sold.  Our share of the sales proceeds totaled $8.1 million and generated a gain of $4.1 million.  Associated with our land and merchant development activities, a parcel of land in Houston, Texas was sold in a 75%-owned joint venture, of which our share of the gain totaled $.4 million.

During the third quarter of 2006, we formed a strategic joint venture with PNC Realty Investors (“PNC”) to acquire and operate industrial properties within target markets across the United States.  PNC served as investment advisor to the AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust (“BIT”).  The joint venture is 80% owned by BIT and 20% by us.  The partners plan to invest $500 million in total capital over the next two years including leverage targeted at approximately 50% of total capital.  As part of this transaction, we provided the initial “seeding” for the joint venture, contributing 16 buildings at five properties with a total value of $123 million and aggregating more than two million square feet.  The sale of an 80% interest in these properties resulted in a gain to us of $26.9 million, and due to our continuing involvement with these properties, the operating results have not been reclassified and reported in discontinued operations.  The properties are located in the San Diego, Memphis and Atlanta markets.

Note 11.         Income Tax Considerations

We qualify as a REIT under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and therefore, no tax is imposed on us for our taxable income distributed to shareholders.  In our taxable REIT subsidiaries, we recorded a federal income tax provision of $.3 million and $1.2 million during the third quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $.5 million and $1.3 million for the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively.  Our deferred tax assets at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $1.0 million and $.3 million, respectively, with the deferred tax liabilities totaling $1.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively.  In addition, a current tax obligation of $.6 million has been recorded at September 30, 2007, which was reduced by payments made in 2006 and 2007 totaling $.7 million.

We have reviewed our tax positions under FIN 48, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements.  The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return.  A tax position may only be recognized in the financial statements if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination.  We believe it is more likely than not that our tax positions will be sustained in any tax examinations.

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In May 2006, the state of Texas enacted a margin tax, replacing the taxable capital components of the current franchise tax with a new “taxable margin” component.  Most REITs are subject to the margin tax, whereas they were previously exempt from the franchise tax.  The tax became effective for us beginning in calendar year 2007.  Since the tax base on the margin tax is derived from an income-based measure for accounting purposes, we believe the margin tax is an income tax.  We also record deferred taxes for the temporary tax differences that have resulted from those activities as required under SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.”

During the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, we recorded a provision for the Texas margin tax of $1.5 million and $.1 million, respectively, and $.6 million and $.02 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The deferred tax assets associated with the Texas margin tax were $.1 million as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, with the deferred tax liabilities totaling $.1 million in both periods.  In addition, a current tax obligation of $1.5 million has been recorded at September 30, 2007.

Note 12.         Commitments and Contingencies

We participate in six ventures, structured as DownREIT partnerships that have properties in Arkansas, California, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas and Utah.  As a general partner, we have operating and financial control over these ventures and consolidate their operations in our condensed consolidated financial statements.  These ventures allow the outside limited partners to put their interest to the partnership for our common shares of beneficial interest or an equivalent amount in cash.  We may acquire any limited partnership interests that are put to the partnership, and we have the option to redeem the interest in cash or a fixed number of our common shares, at our discretion.  We also participate in two ventures that have properties in Florida and Texas that allow its outside partners to put an operating partnership unit to us for our common shares of beneficial interest or an equivalent amount of cash.  We have the option to redeem these units in cash or a fixed number of our common shares, at our discretion.  During the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, we issued common shares of beneficial interest valued at $12.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively, in exchange for certain of these limited partnership interests or operating partnership units.

We expect to invest approximately $38.6 million in 2007, $148.0 million in 2008, $133.3 million in 2009, $91.2 million in 2010, $21.4 million in 2011 and the remaining balance of $1.4 million in 2012 to complete construction of 37 properties under various stages of development.  We also expect to invest $22.7 million to acquire projects in the fourth quarter of 2007.

We are subject to numerous federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations in the areas where we own or operate properties.  We are not aware of any material contamination, which may have been caused by us or any of our tenants that would have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

As part of our risk management activities, we have applied and been accepted into state sponsored environmental programs which will limit our expenses if contaminants need to be remediated.  We also have an environmental insurance policy that covers us against third party liabilities and remediation costs.

While we believe that we do not have any material exposure to environmental remediation costs, we cannot give absolute assurance that changes in the law or new discoveries of contamination will not result in increased liabilities to us.

Related to our investment in a redevelopment project in Sheridan, Colorado that is held in an unconsolidated real estate joint venture, we, our joint venture partner and the joint venture have each provided a guarantee for the payment of any annual sinking fund requirement shortfalls on bonds issued in connection with the project.  The Sheridan Redevelopment Agency issued $97 million of series A bonds used for an urban renewal project.  The bonds are to be repaid with incremental sales and property taxes and a public improvement fee (“PIF”) to be assessed on future retail sales.  The incremental taxes and PIF are to remain intact until the bond liability has been paid in full, including any amounts we may have to provide.  We have evaluated and determined that the fair value of the guarantee is nominal.

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We are involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business.  While we are unable to predict with certainty the amounts involved, our management and counsel are of the opinion that, when such litigation is resolved, our resulting liability, if any, will not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note 13.         Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities

Identified intangible assets and liabilities associated with our property acquisitions are as follows (in thousands):

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Identified Intangible Assets:
           
Above-Market Leases (included in Other Assets)
  $
18,544
    $
14,686
 
Above-Market Leases – Accumulated Amortization
    (6,749 )     (5,277 )
Above-Market Assumed Mortgages (included in Other Assets)
   
2,072
     
1,653
 
Above-Market Assumed Mortgages – Accumulated Amortization
    (176 )        
Valuation of In Place Leases (included in Unamortized Debt and Lease Cost)
   
59,589
     
52,878
 
Valuation of In Place Leases – Accumulated Amortization
    (20,632 )     (16,297 )
                 
    $
52,648
    $
47,643
 
                 
Identified Intangible Liabilities:
               
Below-Market Leases (included in Other Liabilities)
  $
38,497
    $
24,602
 
Below-Market Leases – Accumulated Amortization
    (10,425 )     (6,569 )
Below-Market Assumed Mortgages (included in Debt)
   
58,963
     
59,863
 
Below-Market Assumed Mortgages – Accumulated Amortization
    (23,040 )     (18,123 )
                 
    $
63,995
    $
59,773
 

These identified intangible assets and liabilities are amortized over the terms of the acquired leases or the remaining lives of the assumed mortgages.

The net amortization of above-market and below-market leases increased rental revenues by $.9 million and $.5 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and by $2.3 million and $.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The estimated net amortization of these intangible assets and liabilities for each of the next five years is as follows (in thousands):

2008
  $
3,322
 
2009
   
2,713
 
2010
   
1,899
 
2011
   
1,328
 
2012
   
1,061
 

The amortization of the in place lease intangible recorded in depreciation and amortization, was $2.1 million and $1.9 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $6.2 million and $5.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The estimated amortization of this intangible asset for each of the next five years is as follows (in thousands):

2008
  $
7,123
 
2009
   
6,191
 
2010
   
5,170
 
2011
   
3,990
 
2012
   
3,197
 


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The amortization of above-market and below-market assumed mortgages decreased interest expense $1.6 million and $1.9 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and by $5.1 million and $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The estimated amortization of these intangible assets and liabilities for each of the next five years is as follows (in thousands):

2008
  $
5,858
 
2009
   
4,518
 
2010
   
3,866
 
2011
   
2,569
 
2012
   
1,397
 

Note 14.         Share Options and Awards

On January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” which established accounting standards for all transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods and services.  This accounting standard focuses primarily on equity transactions with employees.  We began recording compensation expense on any unvested awards granted during the remaining vesting periods.

In 1988, we adopted a Share Option Plan that provided for the issuance of options and share awards up to a maximum of 1.6 million common shares.  This plan expired in December 1997, and no awards remain outstanding at September 30, 2007.

In 1992, we adopted the Employee Share Option Plan that grants 100 share options to every employee, excluding officers, upon completion of each five-year interval of service.  This plan expires in 2012 and provides options for a maximum of 225,000 common shares, of which .2 million is available for future grant of options or awards at September 30, 2007.  Options granted under this plan are exercisable immediately.

In 1993, we adopted the Incentive Share Option Plan that provided for the issuance of up to 3.9 million common shares, either in the form of restricted shares or share options.  This plan expired in 2002, but some awards made pursuant to it remain outstanding as of September 30, 2007.  The share options granted to non-officers vest over a three-year period beginning after the grant date, and for officers vest over a seven-year period beginning two years after the grant date.  Restricted shares under this plan have multiple vesting periods.  Prior to 2000, restricted shares generally vested over a 10 year period.  Effective in 2000, the vesting period became five years.  In addition, the vesting period for these restricted shares can be accelerated based on appreciation in the market share price.  All restricted shares related to this plan vested prior to 2005.

In 2001, we adopted the Long-term Incentive Plan for the issuance of options and share awards.  In 2006, the maximum number of common shares issuable under this plan was increased to 4.8 million common shares of beneficial interest, of which 2.6 million is available for the future grant of options or awards at September 30, 2007.  This plan expires in 2011.  The share options granted to non-officers vest over a three-year period beginning after the grant date, and share options and restricted shares for officers vest over a five-year period after the grant date.  Restricted shares granted to trust managers and options or awards granted to retirement eligible employees are expensed immediately.

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The grant price for the Employee Share Option Plan is equal to the closing price of our common shares on the date of grant.  The grant price of the Long-term Incentive Plan is calculated as an average of the high and low of the quoted fair value of our common shares on the date of grant.  In both plans, these options expire upon termination of employment or 10 years from the date of grant.  In the Long-term Incentive Plan, restricted shares for officers and trust managers are granted at no exercise price.  Our policy is to recognize compensation expense for equity awards ratably over the vesting period, except for retirement eligible amounts.  For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, compensation expense, net of forfeitures, associated with share options and restricted shares totaled $1.3 million and $1.0 million, of which $.3 million and $.2 million was capitalized, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, compensation expense, net of forfeitures, associated with share options and restricted shares totaled $3.9 million and $3.1 million, of which $1.0 million and $.8 million was capitalized, respectively.

The fair value of share options and restricted shares is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing method based on the expected weighted average assumptions in the following table.  The dividend yield is an average of the historical yields at each record date over the estimated expected life.  We estimate volatility using our historical volatility data for a period of 10 years, and the expected life is based on historical data from an option valuation model of employee exercises and terminations.  The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.  The fair value and weighted average assumptions are as follows:

   
Nine Months Ended   
 
   
September 30,   
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Fair value per share
  $
4.96
    $
3.22
 
Dividend yield
    5.7 %     6.3 %
Expected volatility
    18.2 %     16.9 %
Expected life (in years)
   
5.9
     
6.7
 
Risk-free interest rate
    4.4 %     4.4 %

Following is a summary of the option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2007:

         
Weighted
 
   
Shares
   
Average
 
   
Under
   
Exercise
 
   
Option
   
Price
 
             
Outstanding, January 1, 2007
   
3,147,153
    $
31.99
 
Granted
   
4,621
     
48.25
 
Forfeited or expired
    (54,779 )    
35.99
 
Exercised
    (183,321 )    
24.05
 
Outstanding, September 30, 2007
   
2,913,674
    $
32.44
 

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the total intrinsic value of options exercised was $4.2 million and $8.9 million, respectively.  As of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, there was approximately $3.7 million and $4.9 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share options, which is expected to be amortized over a weighted average of 2.3 years and 3.0 years, respectively.

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The following table summarizes information about share options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2007:

     
Outstanding
   
Exercisable
 
         
Weighted
                       
Weighted
     
         
Average
 
Weighted
   
Aggregate
         
Weighted
 
Average
 
Aggregate
 
         
Remaining
 
Average
   
Intrinsic
         
Average
 
Remaining
 
Intrinsic
 
Range of
       
Contractual
 
Exercise
   
Value
         
Exercise
 
Contractual
 
Value
 
Exercise Prices
   
Number
 
Life
 
Price
   
 (000’s)
   
Number
   
Price
 
Life
 
(000’s)
 
                                               
$
17.89 - $26.83
     
1,124,327
 
4.21 years
  $
21.89
             
734,750
    $
21.34
 
4.01 years
       
                                                         
$
26.84 - $40.26
     
1,266,527
 
7.24 years
  $
35.59
             
560,136
    $
34.32
 
6.86 years
       
                                                         
$
40.27 - $49.62
     
522,820
 
9.17 years
  $
47.47
                                   
                                                         
Total
     
2,913,674
 
6.42 years
  $
32.44
    $
26,281
     
1,294,886
    $
26.95
 
5.24 years
  $
18,786
 

A summary of the status of unvested restricted shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 is as follows:

   
Unvested
   
Weighted
 
   
Restricted
   
Average Grant
 
   
Shares
   
Date Fair Value
 
             
Outstanding, January 1, 2007
   
172,255
    $
40.80
 
Granted
   
10,412
     
48.43
 
Vested
    (9,920 )    
48.37
 
Forfeited
    (7,041 )    
42.38
 
Outstanding, September 30, 2007
   
165,706
    $
40.75
 

As of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, there was approximately $4.8 million and $6.1 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted shares, which is expected to be amortized over a weighted average of 2.92 years and 3.66 years, respectively.

Note 15.         Employee Benefit Plans

We sponsor a noncontributory qualified retirement plan and a separate and independent nonqualified supplemental retirement plan for our officers.  The components of net periodic benefit costs for both plans are as follows (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
                         
Service cost
  $
1,004
    $
772
    $
2,844
    $
2,316
 
Interest cost
   
666
     
565
     
1,860
     
1,695
 
Expected return on plan assets
    (403 )     (346 )     (1,097 )     (1,038 )
Prior service cost
    (32 )     (32 )     (86 )     (96 )
Recognized loss
   
73
     
102
     
195
     
306
 
                                 
Total
  $
1,308
    $
1,061
    $
3,716
    $
3,183
 

During the first nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, we contributed $2.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively, to the qualified retirement plan and $2.8 million and $2.0, respectively, to the supplemental retirement plan.  We do not expect to make any additional contributions to either plan in 2007.

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We have a Savings and Investment Plan pursuant to which eligible employees may elect to contribute from 1% of their salaries to the maximum amount established annually by the Internal Revenue Service.  We match employee contributions at the rate of $.50 per $1.00 for the first 6% of the employee's salary.  The employees vest in the employer contributions ratably over a six-year period.  Compensation expense related to the plan was $.2 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 and $.7 million and $.5 million for nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

We have an Employee Share Purchase Plan under which .6 million of our common shares have been authorized.  These shares, as well as common shares purchased by us on the open market, are made available for sale to employees at a discount of 15%.  Purchases are limited to 10% of an employee’s regular salary.  Shares purchased by the employee under the plan are restricted from being sold for two years from the date of purchase or until termination of employment.  During the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, a total of 20,042 and 16,769 common shares of beneficial interest were purchased for the employees at an average per share price of $37.00 and $33.83, respectively.

We also have a deferred compensation plan for eligible employees allowing them to defer portions of their current cash salary or share-based compensation.  Deferred amounts are deposited in a grantor trust, which are included in Other Assets, and are reported as compensation expense in the year service is rendered.  Cash deferrals are invested based on the employee’s investment selections from a mix of assets based on a “Broad Market Diversification” model.  Deferred share-based compensation cannot be diversified, and distributions from this plan are made in the same form as the original deferral.

Note 16.         Segment Information

The operating segments presented are the segments for which separate financial information is available, and for which operating performance is evaluated regularly by senior management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.  We evaluate the performance of the operating segments based on net operating income that is defined as total revenues less operating expenses and ad valorem taxes.  Management does not consider the effect of gains or losses from the sale of property in evaluating ongoing operating performance.

The shopping center segment is engaged in the acquisition, development and management of real estate, primarily anchored neighborhood and community shopping centers located in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington.  The customer base includes supermarkets, discount retailers, drugstores and other retailers who generally sell basic necessity-type commodities.  The industrial segment is engaged in the acquisition, development and management of bulk warehouses and office/service centers.  Its properties are located in California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, and the customer base is diverse.  Included in "Other" are corporate-related items, insignificant operations and costs that are not allocated to the reportable segments.

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Information concerning our reportable segments is as follows (in thousands):

   
Shopping
                   
   
Center
   
Industrial
   
Other
   
Total
 
                         
Three Months Ended September 30, 2007:
                       
Revenues
  $
139,200
    $
14,177
    $
3,233
    $
156,610
 
Net Operating Income
   
97,099
     
9,616
     
1,576
     
108,291
 
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
   
4,572
     
262
     
59
     
4,893
 
                                 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2006:
                               
Revenues
  $
124,599
    $
14,167
    $
277
    $
139,043
 
Net Operating Income (Loss)
   
88,753
     
9,337
      (904 )    
97,186
 
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
   
2,069
     
39
     
145
     
2,253
 
                                 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007:
                               
Revenues
  $
398,694
    $
40,071
    $
7,354
    $
446,119
 
Net Operating Income
   
285,591
     
27,551
     
3,248
     
316,390
 
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
   
11,294
     
1,055
     
164
     
12,513
 
                                 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006:
                               
Revenues
  $
355,491
    $
42,287
    $
1,218
    $
398,996
 
Net Operating Income (Loss)
   
258,966
     
29,413
      (338 )    
288,041
 
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
   
10,502
     
84
     
280
     
10,866
 
                                 
As of September 30, 2007:
                               
Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships
  $
257,728
    $
35,374
    $
4,295
    $
297,397
 
Total Assets
   
3,829,842
     
354,390
     
700,190
     
4,884,422
 
                                 
As of December 31, 2006:
                               
Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships
  $
174,587
    $
25,156
    $
4,096
    $
203,839
 
Total Assets
   
3,517,733
     
324,343
     
533,464
     
4,375,540
 

Net operating income reconciles to Income from Continuing Operations as shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income as follows (in thousands):


   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
                         
Total Segment Net Operating Income
  $
108,291
    $
97,186
    $
316,390
    $
288,041
 
Depreciation and Amortization
    (33,882 )     (30,886 )     (98,042 )     (89,834 )
General and Administrative
    (6,537 )     (5,497 )     (19,650 )     (16,500 )
Interest Expense
    (38,536 )     (37,384 )     (110,384 )     (105,920 )
Interest and Other Income
   
2,082
     
2,787
     
6,838
     
4,818
 
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
   
4,893
     
2,253
     
12,513
     
10,866
 
Income Allocated to Minority Interests
    (3,003 )     (1,676 )     (7,678 )     (4,977 )
Gain on Land and Merchant Development Sales
   
4,199
     
4,504
     
8,150
     
6,180
 
Gain on Sale of Properties
   
986
     
26,871
     
3,010
     
26,974
 
Provision for Income Taxes
    (930 )     (1,253 )     (1,933 )     (1,401 )
                                 
Income from Continuing Operations
  $
37,563
    $
56,905
    $
109,214
    $
118,247
 



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Note 17.         Subsequent Events

Subsequent to September 30, 2007, we acquired Westlake Industrial Centre, a 154,000 square foot industrial building, and South Park Industrial Centre, a 235,000 square foot industrial center, both of which are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

In November 2007, we acquired a 10% interest in Paradise Key Shopping Center through a tenancy-in-common arrangement.  This 272,000 square foot grocery anchored shopping center is located in Destin, Florida.

Also, we sold two properties located in Louisiana and Texas that were classified as property held for sale at September 30, 2007. 

During September 2007, we issued a consent solicitation which sought the consent from the holders of our outstanding senior unsecured notes (collectively the “Securities”) to modify certain financial covenants and related defined terms applicable to the Securities.  This consent solicitation expired on October 26, 2007 without modification to our financial covenants.

In November 2007, we increased our revolving credit facility from $400 million to $575 million and amended certain covenants of this facility.



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ITEM 2.                      Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by us, contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions.  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 “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions.  You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect actual results, performances or achievements.  Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, (i) general economic and local real estate conditions, (ii) the inability of major tenants to continue paying their rent obligations due to bankruptcy, insolvency or general downturn in their business, (iii) financing risks, such as the inability to obtain equity, debt, or other sources of financing on favorable terms, (iv) changes in governmental laws and regulations, (v) the level and volatility of interest rates, (vi) the availability of suitable acquisition opportunities, (vii) changes in expected development activity, (viii) increases in operating costs, (ix) tax matters, including failure to qualify as a real estate investment trust, could have adverse consequences and (x) investments through real estate joint ventures and partnerships involve risks not present in investments in which we are the sole investor.  Accordingly, there is no assurance that our expectations will be realized.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the comparative summary of selected financial data appearing elsewhere in this report.  Historical results and trends which might appear should not be taken as indicative of future operations.  Our results of operations and financial condition, as reflected in the accompanying financial statements and related footnotes, are subject to management's evaluation and interpretation of business conditions, retailer performance, changing capital market conditions and other factors which could affect the ongoing viability of our tenants.

Executive Overview

Weingarten Realty Investors is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) organized under the Texas Real Estate Investment Trust Act.  We, and our predecessor entity, began the ownership and development of shopping centers and other commercial real estate in 1948.  Our primary business is leasing space to tenants in the shopping and industrial centers we own or lease.  We also manage centers for joint ventures in which we are partners or for other outside owners for which we charge fees.

We operate a portfolio of rental properties which includes neighborhood and community shopping centers and industrial properties.  We have a diversified tenant base with our largest tenant comprising only 3% of total rental revenues during 2007.

We focus on increasing funds from operations and growing dividend payments to our common shareholders.  We do this through hands-on leasing, management and selected redevelopment of the existing portfolio of properties, through disciplined growth from selective acquisitions and new developments, and through the disposition of assets that no longer meet our ownership criteria.  We do this while remaining committed to maintaining a conservative balance sheet, a well-staggered debt maturity schedule and strong credit agency ratings.

We continue to maintain a strong, conservative capital structure, which provides ready access to a variety of attractive capital sources.  We carefully balance obtaining low cost financing with minimizing exposure to interest rate movements and matching long-term liabilities with the long-term assets acquired or developed.

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At September 30, 2007, we owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 383 developed income-producing properties and 37 properties under various stages of construction and development.  The total number of centers includes 342 neighborhood and community shopping centers located in 22 states spanning the country from coast to coast.  We also owned 75 industrial projects located in California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia and three other operating properties located in Arizona and Texas.

We also owned interests in 15 parcels of unimproved land held for future development that totaled approximately 5.5 million square feet.

We had approximately 7,600 leases with 5,600 different tenants at September 30, 2007.

Leases for our properties range from less than a year for smaller spaces to over 25 years for larger tenants.  Rental revenues generally include minimum lease payments, which often increase over the lease term, reimbursements of property operating expenses, including ad valorem taxes, and additional rent payments based on a percentage of the tenants' sales.  The majority of our anchor tenants are supermarkets, value-oriented apparel/discount stores and other retailers or service providers who generally sell basic necessity-type goods and services.  We believe stability of our anchor tenants, combined with convenient locations, attractive and well-maintained properties, high quality retailers and a strong tenant mix, should ensure the long-term success of our merchants and the viability of our portfolio.

In assessing the performance of our properties, management carefully tracks the occupancy of the portfolio.  Occupancy for the total portfolio was 95.1% at September 30, 2007 compared to 94.0% at September 30, 2006.  Same store property NOI was up a strong 3.1% for the first nine months of September 30, 2007.  As we continue the strategic shift of our portfolio to properties with barriers to entry, we are confident that we will continue to produce strong same store NOI growth going forward.  Another important indicator of performance is the spread in rental rates on a same-space basis as we complete new leases and renew existing leases.  We completed 948 new leases or renewals during the first nine months of 2007 totaling 5.3 million square feet, increasing rental rates an average of 10.1% on a cash basis and 13.4% on a GAAP basis.

In the first quarter of 2006, we articulated a new long-term growth strategy with a planned three-year implementation.  The key elements of this strategy are as follows:

·  
A much greater focus on new development, including merchant development, with $300 million in annual new development completions beginning in 2009.

·  
Increased use of joint ventures for acquisitions including the recapitalization (or partial sale) of existing assets, which provide the opportunity to further increase returns on investment through the generation of fee income from leasing and management services we will provide to the venture.

·  
Further recycling capital through the active disposition of non-core properties and reinvesting the proceeds into properties with barriers to entry within high growth metropolitan markets.  This, combined with our continuous focus on our assets, produces a higher quality portfolio with higher occupancy rates and much stronger internal revenue growth.

During 2006 and continuing into 2007, we made excellent progress in the execution of this long-term growth strategy as described in the following sections on new development, acquisitions and joint ventures and dispositions.

New Development
At September 30, 2007, we had 37 properties in various stages of development, which includes our merchant development program and is up from 21 properties under development a year ago.  We have invested $386 million to-date on these projects and, at completion we estimate our total investment to be $820 million.  These properties are slated to open over the next three to four years with a projected return on investment of approximately 9% when completed.

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In addition to these projects, we have significantly increased our development pipeline with 18 development sites under contract, which will represent a projected investment of approximately $370 million.  In addition to the 18 development sites under contract, we have another 24 development sites under preliminary pursuit.

Merchant development is a new program in which we develop a project with the objective of selling all or part of it, instead of retaining it in our portfolio on a long-term basis.  Also, disposition of land parcels and vacant structures are included in this program.  We generated gains of approximately $8.2 million from this program during the first nine months of 2007.  We expect to generate these gains in the fourth quarter of 2007 and throughout future years.  We currently have 25 properties identified as merchant development properties.  We have invested $260 million to date in this program and expect to invest a total of approximately $626 million.

Acquisitions and Joint Ventures
During the first nine months of 2007, we have acquired 19 shopping centers, 12 industrial properties and one other operating property for a purchase price of approximately $504 million.  Included in that total were six retail properties and seven industrial properties purchased as part of unconsolidated joint ventures we have with AEW Capital Management, PNC Realty Investors on behalf of its institutional client, AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust (“BIT”) and a private investor.  It is possible that, consistent with our strategy, some of the other acquired properties will also be contributed to future joint ventures.

Acquisitions are critical to our growth and a key component of our strategy.  However, intense competition for good quality assets has driven asset prices up and returns down.  Partnering with institutional investors through joint ventures enables us to acquire high quality assets in our target markets while also meeting our financial return objectives.  We benefit from access to lower-cost capital, as well as leveraging our expertise to provide fee-based services such as the acquisition, leasing and management of properties, to the joint ventures.

Joint venture fee income for the first nine months of 2007 was approximately $5.7 million or an increase of $4.6 million over the same period in 2006.  This is a direct result of our strategy initiative to develop new joint venture relationships.  We expect continued strong growth in joint venture income during the year.

Dispositions
During the first nine months of 2007, we sold 11 shopping centers, one industrial distribution center and an industrial building for $210 million.  We expect to continue to dispose of non-core properties during the year as opportunities present themselves.  Dispositions are part of an ongoing portfolio management process where we prune our portfolio of properties that do not meet our geographic or growth targets and provide capital to recycle into properties that have barrier-to-entry locations within high growth metropolitan markets.  Over time we expect this to produce a portfolio with higher occupancy rates and much stronger internal revenue growth.

Summary of Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and contingencies as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  We evaluate our assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis.  We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

A summary of our critical accounting policies is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition.  There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies during 2007.


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Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006

Revenues
Total revenues were $156.6 million in the third quarter of 2007 versus $139.0 million in the third quarter 2006, an increase of $17.6 million or 12.7%.  This increase resulted from an increase in rental revenues of $14.3 million and other income of $3.3 million.

Property acquisitions and new development activity contributed $16.0 million of the rental income increase with $.6 million resulting from 329 renewals and new leases, comprising 1.9 million square feet at an average rental rate increase of 9.2%.  Offsetting these rental income increases was a decrease of $2.3 million, which resulted from the sale of an 80% interest in five industrial centers in the third quarter of 2006.

Occupancy (leased space) of the portfolio as compared to the prior year was as follows:

   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Shopping Centers
    95.2 %     95.0 %
Industrial
    94.5 %     90.4 %
Total
    95.1 %     94.0 %

Other income increased by $3.3 million from the third quarter of 2006.  This increase resulted primarily from the increase in joint venture fee income of $2.4 million and lease cancellation revenue of $.6 million.

Expenses
Total expenses for the third quarter 2007 were $88.7 million versus $78.2 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $10.5 million or 13.4%.

The increases in 2007 for depreciation and amortization expense ($3.0 million), operating expenses ($5.2 million), ad valorem taxes ($1.3 million) and general and administrative expenses ($1.0 million) were primarily a result of the properties acquired and developed during the year and increases in headcount associated with planned growth of the portfolio.  Overall, direct operating costs and expenses (operating and ad valorem taxes) of operating our properties as a percentage of rental revenues were 31.8% and 30.4% in 2007 and 2006, respectively.

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Interest Expense
Interest expense totaled $38.5 million for the third quarter 2007, up $1.2 million or 3.1% from the third quarter 2006.  The components of interest expense were as follows (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Gross interest expense
  $
46,769
    $
41,433
 
Out-of-market mortgage adjustment of acquired mortgages
    (1,568 )     (1,930 )
Capitalized interest
    (6,665 )     (2,119 )
                 
Total
  $
38,536
    $
37,384
 

Gross interest expense totaled $46.8 million in the third quarter of 2007, up $5.3 million or 12.9% from the third quarter 2006.  The increase in gross interest expense was due to an increase in the average debt outstanding from $2.3 billion in 2006 to $3.1 billion in 2007 at a weighted average interest rate of 5.8% for third quarter of 2007 and 6.2% for the third quarter of 2006.  Capitalized interest increased $4.5 million due to an increase in new development activity.

Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
Our equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships was $4.9 million in the third quarter of 2007 versus $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $2.6 million or 113.0%.  This increase was attributable to our incremental income from our investments in newly formed joint ventures for the acquisition and development of retail and industrial properties.

Income Allocated to Minority Interests
Income allocated to minority interests was $3.0 million in the third quarter of 2007 versus $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $1.3 million or 76.5%.  This increase resulted primarily from the gain on sale of a shopping center in Texas that was held in a 50% consolidated joint venture.  This joint venture was included in our consolidated financial statements because we exercise financial and operating control.

Gain on Sale of Properties
Gain on sale of properties was $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2007 versus $26.9 million in the third quarter of 2006, a decrease of $25.9 million or 96.3%.  A gain of $26.9 million was realized in the third quarter of 2006 from the sale of an 80% interest in five industrial properties in the San Diego, Memphis and Atlanta markets in which we have a continuing 20% operating interest.

Income from Discontinued Operations
Income from discontinued operations was $6.7 million in the third quarter of 2007 versus $48.8 million in the third quarter of 2006, a decrease of $42.1 million or 86.3%.  This decrease was due primarily to the gain on sale of three shopping centers and one industrial property in 2007 as compared to the gain on sale for five retail properties and one industrial property during the same period of 2006.  Also, the decrease in operating income from discontinued operations results primarily from the disposition of 19 retail and four industrial properties during the fiscal year of 2006.

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Results of Operations

Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006

Revenues
Total revenues were $446.1 million in the first nine months of 2007 versus $399.0 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $47.1 million or 11.8%.  This increase resulted from an increase in rental revenues of $42.1 million and other income of $5.0 million.

Property acquisitions and new development activity contributed $44.2 million of the rental income increase with $5.4 million resulting from 948 renewals and new leases, comprising 5.3 million square feet at an average rental rate increase of 10.1%.  Offsetting these rental income increases was a decrease of $7.5 million, which resulted from the sale of an 80% interest in five industrial centers in the third quarter of 2006.

Occupancy (leased space) of the portfolio as compared to the prior year was as follows:

   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Shopping Centers
    95.2 %     95.0 %
Industrial
    94.5 %     90.4 %
Total
    95.1 %     94.0 %

Other income increased by $5.0 million from the first nine months of 2006.  This increase resulted primarily from the increase in joint venture fee income $4.6 million.

Expenses
Total expenses for the first nine months of 2007 were $247.4 million versus $217.3 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $30.1 million or 13.9%.

The increases in 2007 for depreciation and amortization expense ($8.2 million), operating expenses ($14.9 million), ad valorem taxes ($3.9 million) and general and administrative expenses ($3.1 million) were primarily a result of the properties acquired and developed during the year, an increase in insurance expenses as a result of the hurricanes experienced in 2005 and increases associated with planned growth of the portfolio.  Overall, direct operating costs and expenses (operating and ad valorem taxes) of operating our properties as a percentage of rental revenues were 29.8% in 2007 and 28.1% in 2006, respectively.

Interest Expense
Interest expense totaled $110.4 million for the first nine months of 2007, up $4.5 million or 4.2% from the first nine months of 2006.  The components of interest expense were as follows (in thousands):

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Gross interest expense
  $
134,742
    $
115,871
 
Out-of-market mortgage adjustment of acquired mortgages
    (5,202 )     (5,677 )
Capitalized interest
    (19,156 )     (4,274 )
                 
Total
  $
110,384
    $
105,920
 


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Gross interest expense totaled $134.7 million in the first nine months of 2007, up $18.9 million or 16.3% from the first nine months of 2006.  The increase in gross interest expense was due to an increase in the average debt outstanding from $2.4 billion in 2006 to $3.0 billion in 2007 at a weighted average interest rate of 5.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 6.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.  Capitalized interest increased $14.9 million due to an increase in new development activity, and the out-of-market mortgage adjustment decreased by $.5 million.

Interest and Other Income
Interest and other income was $6.8 million in the first nine months of 2007 versus $4.8 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $2.0 million or 41.7%.  This increase resulted primarily from income earned from construction loans associated with our new development activities and other receivables, excess proceeds from the Series F Preferred Share offering and assets held in a grantor trust related to our deferred compensation plan.

Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
Our equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships was $12.5 million in the first nine months of 2007 versus $10.9 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $1.6 million or 14.7%.  This increase was attributable to our incremental income from our investments in newly formed joint ventures for the acquisition and development of retail and industrial properties.

Income Allocated to Minority Interests
Income allocated to minority interests were $7.7 million in the first nine months of 2007 versus $5.0 million in the first nine months of 2006, an increase of $2.7 million or 54.0%.  This increase resulted primarily from the gain on sale of three shopping centers that were each held in a 50% consolidated joint venture.  These joint ventures are included in our consolidated financial statements because we exercise financial and operating control.

Gain on Sale of Properties
Gain on sale of properties was $3.0 million in the first nine months of 2007 versus $27.0 million in the first nine months of 2006, a decrease of $24.0 million or 88.9%.  A gain of $26.9 million was realized in the third quarter of 2006 from the sale of an 80% interest in five industrial properties in the San Diego, Memphis and Atlanta markets in which we have a continuing 20% operating interest.

Gain on Land and Merchant Development Sales
Gain on land and merchant development sales of $8.2 million for the first nine months of 2007 resulted from sale of six parcels of land in Texas, one Arizona shopping center and two vacant industrial buildings in San Diego, California.  The activity during the first nine months of 2006 of $6.2 million represents the gain from the sale of an unimproved land tract in Phoenix, Arizona and the Timber Springs shopping center in Orlando, Florida.

Income from Discontinued Operations
Income from discontinued operations was $62.2 million in the first nine months of 2007 versus $132.4 million in the first nine months of 2006, a decrease of $70.2 million or 53.0%.  This decrease was due primarily to the gain on sale of 11 shopping centers and one industrial property in 2007 as compared to the gain on sale for 14 retail properties and three industrial properties during the same period of 2006.  Also, the decrease in operating income from discontinued operations results primarily from the disposition of 19 retail and four industrial properties during the fiscal year of 2006.

Effects of Inflation

We have structured our leases in such a way as to remain largely unaffected should significant inflation occur.  Most of the leases contain percentage rent provisions whereby we receive increased rentals based on the tenants' gross sales.  Many leases provide for increasing minimum rentals during the terms of the leases through escalation provisions.  In addition, many of our leases are for terms of less than 10 years, which allow us to adjust rental rates to changing market conditions when the leases expire.  Most of our leases also require the tenants to pay their proportionate share of operating expenses and ad valorem taxes.  As a result of these lease provisions, increases due to inflation, as well as ad valorem tax rate increases, generally do not have a significant adverse effect upon our operating results as they are absorbed by our tenants.

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Capital Resources and Liquidity

Our primary liquidity needs are payment of our common and preferred dividends, maintaining and operating our existing properties, payment of our debt service costs and funding planned growth.  We anticipate that cash flows from operating activities will continue to provide adequate capital for all common and preferred dividend payments and debt service costs, as well as the capital necessary to maintain and operate our existing properties.  We do not anticipate that the current turmoil in the capital markets will have an affect on our ability to obtain capital or to execute our business strategy.

Primary sources of capital for funding our acquisitions and new development programs are our revolving credit facilities, cash generated from sales of properties that no longer meet our investment criteria, cash flow generated by our operating properties and proceeds from capital issuances as needed.  Amounts outstanding under the revolving credit agreement are retired as needed with proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, common and preferred equity, cash generated from dispositions of properties and cash flow generated by our operating properties.  As of September 30, 2007, the balance outstanding under our $400 million revolving credit facility was $135.0 million, and no amounts were outstanding under our $30 million credit facility, which we use for cash management purposes.

Our capital structure also includes non-recourse secured debt that we assume in conjunction with our acquisitions program.  We also have non-recourse debt secured by acquired or developed properties held in several of our real estate joint ventures and partnerships.  We hedge the future cash flows of certain debt transactions, as well as changes in the fair value of our debt instruments, principally through interest rate swaps with major financial institutions.  We generally have the right to sell or otherwise dispose of our assets except in certain cases where we are required to obtain a third party consent, such as assets held in entities in which we have less than 100% ownership.

Investing Activities:

Acquisitions
Retail Properties.
A portfolio of six retail properties was purchased in January and March 2007, including five properties in Tucson, Arizona and one in Scottsdale, Arizona.  The centers are leased to a diverse mix of strong national retailers including Wal-Mart, Safeway, Walgreens, Kohl’s, Home Depot, PetSmart and Circuit City.  This acquisition added 780,000 square feet to our portfolio and represented a total investment of $165 million, including $22 million that is contingent upon the subsequent development of space by the property seller.  This contingency agreement expires in 2010.

Cherokee Plaza, acquired in January 2007, is a 99,000 square foot grocery anchored neighborhood center located in the prestigious Buckhead area in Atlanta, Georgia.  The 100% occupied property is anchored by a 57,000 square foot Kroger.

Sunrise West Shopping Center, acquired in January 2007, is a 76,000 square foot grocery-anchored neighborhood center located in Sunrise (Miami), Florida.  This 98% occupied property is anchored by a 44,000 square foot Publix.  Cole Park Plaza, acquired in February 2007, is an 82,000 square foot retail development located in Chapel Hill (Durham), North Carolina next to our existing Chatham Crossing shopping center.  Both of these properties were acquired through an existing unconsolidated joint venture with AEW Capital Management.

Oak Grove Market Center, acquired in June 2007, is a 97,000 square foot grocery anchored shopping center located in Portland, Oregon.  The 100% occupied center is anchored by a 53,000 square foot Safeway.

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In July 2007, we acquired a portfolio of five retail power centers, adding 1.4 million square feet to our portfolio under management.  Three of the retail power centers in Florida, Georgia and Texas were acquired through a new retail joint venture with PNC Realty Investors on behalf of its institutional client, the BIT.  We own 20% of this joint venture with the BIT owning 80%.  The remaining two centers, one in Atlanta, Georgia and the other in Chicago, Illinois, were acquired by us.

Countryside Centre, a 243,000 square foot community center located in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area of Florida, was also acquired in July 2007.  This center is anchored by Albertson’s, TJ Maxx, Home Goods and Shoe Carnival.

Stella Link Shopping Center is a 29,000 square foot shopping center located in Houston, Texas, which was acquired in August 2007.  The center is anchored by Sellers Brothers and Burke’s Outlet.

The Shoppes at South Semoran is a 102,000 square foot shopping center located in suburban Orlando, Florida, which was acquired in September 2007.  This 100% occupied center is anchored by a 57,000 square foot Winn Dixie.

In September 2007, we acquired a 10% interest in Tully Corners Shopping Center through a tenancy-in-common arrangement.  This 116,000 square foot grocery anchored shopping center located in San Jose, California is 97% leased and is anchored by Food Maxx, Petco and Party City.

Subsequent to September 30, 2007, we acquired a 10% interest in Paradise Key Shopping Center through a tenancy-in-common arrangement.  This 272,000 square foot grocery anchored shopping center is located in Destin, Florida.

Industrial Properties.
Lakeland Business Park, acquired in January 2007, is a 100% leased 168,000 square foot industrial business center located in Lakeland (Tampa), Florida.

In April and May 2007, we acquired a portfolio of 10 high quality industrial buildings located in Richmond, Virginia for a purchase price of $136 million, including $6 million that is contingent upon the lease up of vacant space by the property seller.  This contingency agreement expires in 2009.  Eight of the buildings were acquired through an existing 20%-owned unconsolidated joint venture with PNC Realty Investors on behalf of its institutional client the BIT.  The remaining two buildings were acquired directly by us.  This portfolio added 2.5 million square feet under management.

Town & Country Commerce Center, acquired in June 2007, is a 206,000 square foot industrial distribution center located in Houston, Texas.  The property is 100% leased to Arizona Tile and Seitel Solution Tech Center.

Riverview Distribution Center, acquired in August 2007, is a 265,000 square foot industrial center located in Atlanta, Georgia.  It is anchored by 109,000 square foot CHEP USA.

Subsequent to September 30, 2007, we acquired Westlake Industrial Centre, a 154,000 square foot industrial building, and South Park Industrial Centre, a 235,000 square foot industrial center, both of which are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

The cash requirements for these acquisitions were initially financed under our revolving credit facilities, using available cash generated from dispositions of properties or using cash flow generated by our operating properties.

Dispositions
Retail Properties.
During the first nine months of 2007, we sold 11 shopping centers totaling 1.3 million square feet of building area, of which two each are located in Colorado and Illinois, five in Texas and one each in Louisiana and Georgia.  Sales proceeds from these dispositions totaled $199.2 million and generated gains of $56.9 million.  Three of these shopping centers were each held in a 50% consolidated joint venture.  These joint ventures are included in our consolidated financial statements because we exercise financial and operating control.

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Subsequent to September 30, 2007, we sold two properties located in Louisiana and Texas that were classified as property held for sale at September 30, 2007. 

Industrial Properties.
During the first nine months of 2007, we sold an industrial distribution center totaling 152,000 square feet and an industrial building totaling 90,000 square foot.  Both of these properties are located in Texas.  Sales proceeds from these dispositions totaled $10.7 million and generated gains of $3.7 million.

Merchant Development Properties.
During the first nine months of 2007, we sold two vacant industrial buildings in San Diego, California; six parcels of land in Texas; and one shopping center in Phoenix, Arizona, which generated gains of $8.2 million from sale proceeds totaling $53.0 million.

New Development and Capital Expenditures
At September 30, 2007, we had 37 projects under construction or in preconstruction stages with a total square footage of approximately 10.0 million.  These properties are slated to be completed over the next three to four years.

Our new development projects are financed initially under our revolving credit facilities, using available cash generated from dispositions of properties or using cash flow generated by our operating properties.

Capital expenditures for additions to the existing portfolio, acquisitions, new development and our share of investments in unconsolidated joint ventures totaled $863.2 million and $698.2 million for the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Financing Activities:

Debt
Total debt outstanding increased to $3.1 billion at September 30, 2007 from $2.9 billion at December 31, 2006.  Total debt at September 30, 2007 included $2.8 billion of which interest rates are fixed and $217.1 million, including the effect of $65 million of interest rate swaps, that bears interest at variable rates.  Additionally, debt totaling $1.1 billion was secured by operating properties while the remaining $2.0 billion was unsecured.

We have a $400 million unsecured revolving credit facility held by a syndicate of banks that expires in February 2010 and provides a one-year extension option available at our request.  Borrowing rates under this facility float at a margin over LIBOR, plus a facility fee.  The borrowing margin and facility fee, which are currently 37.5 and 12.5 basis points, respectively, are priced off a grid that is tied to our senior unsecured credit rating.  This facility includes a competitive bid feature where we are allowed to request bids for borrowings up to $200 million from the syndicate banks.  Additionally, the facility contains an accordion feature, which allows us to increase the facility amount up to $600 million.  As of October 31, 2007, there was $115.0 million outstanding under this facility. We also maintain a $30 million unsecured and uncommitted overnight facility that is used for cash management purposes, and as of October 31, 2007, $13.3 million was outstanding under this facility.  The available balance under our revolving credit agreement was $262.5 million at October 31, 2007, which is reduced by amounts outstanding for letters of credit and our overnight facility.  We are in full compliance with the covenants of our unsecured revolving credit facilities.

In November 2007, we increased our revolving credit facility from $400 million to $575 million and amended certain covenants of this facility.

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In August 2006, we issued $575 million of 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes due 2026.  The net proceeds from the sale of the debentures, after repurchasing 4.3 million of our common shares of beneficial interest, were used for general business purposes and to reduce amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility.  The debentures are convertible under certain circumstances for our common shares of beneficial interest at an initial conversion rate of 20.3770 common shares per $1,000 of principal amount of debentures (an initial conversion price of $49.075).  Upon the conversion of debentures, we will deliver cash for the principal return, as defined, and cash or common shares, at our option, for the excess of the conversion value, as defined, over the principal return.  The debentures are redeemable for cash at our option beginning in 2011 for the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.  Holders of the debentures have the right to require us to repurchase their debentures for cash equal to the principal of the debentures plus accrued and unpaid interest in 2011, 2016 and 2021 and in the event of a change in control.

During September 2007, we issued a consent solicitation which sought the consent from the holders of our outstanding senior unsecured notes (collectively the “Securities”) to modify certain financial covenants and related defined terms applicable to the Securities.  This consent solicitation expired on October 26, 2007 without modification to our financial covenants.

In December 2006, we issued $75 million of 10-year unsecured fixed rate medium term notes at 6.1% including the effect of an interest rate swap that had hedged the transaction.  Proceeds from this issuance were used to repay balances under our revolving credit facilities, to cash settle a forward hedge and for general business purposes.  In May 2006, we entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap with a notional amount of $74.0 million.  In December 2006, we terminated this interest rate swap in conjunction with the issuance of the $75.0 million of medium term notes.  The termination fee of $4.1 million is being amortized over the life of the medium term note.

At September 30, 2007, we had four interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges with an aggregate notional amount of $65.0 million that convert fixed rate interest payments at rates ranging from 4.2% to 6.8% to variable interest payments.  Also, at September 30, 2007, we had two forward-starting interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $118.6 million.  These contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges and mitigate the risk of increasing interest rates on forecasted long-term debt issuances over a maximum period of two years. We could be exposed to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by the counter-party; however, management believes the likelihood of such nonperformance is remote.

In July 2007 a $10 million swap matured in conjunction with the maturity of the associated medium term note.  This contract was designated as a fair value hedge.

In conjunction with acquisitions completed during the first nine months of 2007, we assumed $64.0 million of non-recourse debt secured by the related properties and a capital lease obligation of $12.9 million.  During the first nine months of 2006, we assumed $76.2 million of non-recourse debt secured by the related properties.

In conjunction with the disposition of properties completed during the first nine months of 2007, we incurred a net loss of $.4 million on the early extinguishment of two loans totaling $21.2 million.

Equity
Common and preferred dividends increased to $144.2 million in the first nine months of 2007, compared to $88.4 million for the first nine months of 2006.  The quarterly dividend rate for our common shares of beneficial interest increased to $.495 in 2007 compared to $.465 for the same period of 2006.  Our dividend payout ratio on common equity for the nine months of 2007 and 2006 approximated 63.7% and 64.4%, respectively, based on basic funds from operations for the respective periods.

In July 2007, our board of trust managers authorized a common share repurchase program as part of our ongoing investment strategy.  Under the terms of the program, we may purchase up to a maximum value of $300 million of our common shares of beneficial interest during the next two years.  Share repurchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at the discretion of management and as market conditions warrant.  We anticipate funding the repurchase of shares primarily through the proceeds received from our property disposition program, as well as from general corporate funds.

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As of September 30, 2007, we have repurchased 1.4 million common shares of beneficial interest at an average share price of $37.75.

In July 2006, our board of trust managers authorized the repurchase of our common shares of beneficial interest to a total of $207 million, and we used $167.6 million of the net proceeds from the $575 million debt offering to purchase 4.3 million common shares of beneficial interest at $39.26 per share.

On September 25, 2007, we issued $200 million of depositary shares in a private placement, and the net proceeds of $193.7 million were used to repay amounts outstanding under our credit facilities.  Each depositary share represents one-hundredth of a Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share.  The depositary shares are redeemable, in whole or in part on or after September 25, 2007 at our option, at a redemption price of $25 multiplied by a graded rate per depositary share based on the date of redemption plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon.  The depositary shares are not convertible or exchangeable for any of our other property or securities.  The Series G Preferred Shares pay a variable-rate quarterly dividend through September 2008 and then a variable-rate monthly dividend and have a liquidation preference of $2,500 per share.  The variable-rate dividend is calculated on the period’s three-month LIBOR rate plus a percentage determined by the number of days outstanding.  Further, the rate may vary if any of our outstanding preferred shares are downgraded.  The variable-rate dividend is not to exceed 20%.

On January 30, 2007, we issued $200 million of depositary shares.  Each depositary share represents one-hundredth of a 6.5% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share.  The depositary shares are redeemable, in whole or in part, on or after January 30, 2012 at our option, at a redemption price of $25 per depositary share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon.  The depositary shares are not convertible or exchangeable for any of our other property or securities.  The Series F Preferred Shares pay a 6.5% annual dividend and have a liquidation value of $2,500 per share.  Net proceeds of $194.4 million were used to repay amounts outstanding under our credit facilities and for general business purposes.

In September 2004, the SEC declared effective two additional shelf registration statements totaling $1.55 billion, of which $1.35 billion was available as of October 31, 2007.  In addition, we have $85.4 million available as of October 31, 2007 under our $1 billion shelf registration statement, which became effective in April 2003.  We will continue to closely monitor both the debt and equity markets and carefully consider our available financing alternatives, including both public and private placements.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our primary contractual obligations as of September 30, 2007 (in thousands):


   
2007
   
2008
   
2009
   
2010
   
2011
   
Thereafter
   
Total
 
Mortgages and Notes
                                         
Payable:(1)
                                         
Unsecured Debt
  $
193,314
    $
156,400
    $
123,522
    $
139,810
    $
667,021
    $
1,246,602
    $
2,526,669
 
Secured Debt
   
21,798
     
248,947
     
132,189
     
114,412
     
139,618
     
704,415
     
1,361,379
 
                                                         
Ground Lease Payments
   
493
     
2,435
     
2,961
     
2,917
     
2,862
     
116,389
     
128,057
 
                                                         
Obligations to Acquire
                                                       
Projects
   
22,700
                                             
22,700
 
                                                         
Obligations to Develop
                                                       
Projects
   
38,629
     
147,996
     
133,304
     
91,164
     
21,396
     
1,391
     
433,880
 
                                                         
Total Contractual
                                                       
Obligations
  $
276,934
    $
555,778
    $
391,976
    $
348,303
    $
830,897
    $
2,068,797
    $
4,472,685
 
                                                         

____________________
(1)      Includes principal and interest with interest on variable-rate debt calculated using rates at September 30, 2007 excluding the effect of interest rate swaps.

As of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, none of our off-balance sheet arrangements had a material affect on our liquidity or availability of, or requirement for, our capital resources.

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Related to our investment in a redevelopment project in Sheridan, Colorado that is held in an unconsolidated real estate joint venture, we, our joint venture partner and the joint venture have each provided a guarantee for the payment of any annual sinking fund requirement shortfalls on bonds issued in connection with the project.  The Sheridan Redevelopment Agency issued $97 million of series A bonds used for an urban renewal project.  The bonds are to be repaid with incremental sales and property taxes and a public improvement fee (“PIF”) to be assessed on future retail sales.  The incremental taxes and PIF are to remain intact until the bond liability has been paid in full, including any amounts we may have to provide.  We have evaluated and determined that the fair value of the guarantee is nominal.

Funds from Operations

The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts defines funds from operations (“FFO”) as net income (loss) available to common shareholders computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, excluding gains or losses from sales of real estate assets and extraordinary items, plus depreciation and amortization of operating properties, including our share of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships.  We calculate FFO in a manner consistent with the NAREIT definition.

Management uses FFO as a supplemental measure to conduct and evaluate our business because there are certain limitations associated with using GAAP net income by itself as the primary measure of our operating performance.  Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time.  Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, management believes that the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that uses historical cost accounting is insufficient by itself.  There can be no assurance that FFO presented by us is comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs.

FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income or other measurements under GAAP as an indicator of our operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as a measure of liquidity.  FFO does not reflect working capital changes, cash expenditures for capital improvements or principal payments on indebtedness.

Funds from operations is calculated as follows (in thousands):


   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
                         
Net income available to common shareholders
  $
38,281
    $
103,223
    $
154,940
    $
243,048
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
33,142
     
31,475
     
97,023
     
94,510
 
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships
   
2,846
     
1,204
     
7,439
     
3,328
 
Gain on sale of properties
    (5,644 )     (72,260 )     (58,842 )     (145,559 )
(Gain) loss on sale of properties of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships
   
2
             
2
      (4,054 )
Funds from operations
   
68,627
     
63,642
     
200,562
     
191,273
 
Funds from operations attributable to operating partnership units
           
1,355
     
3,311
     
4,123
 
                                 
Funds from operations assuming conversion of OP units
  $
68,627
    $
64,997
    $
203,873
    $
195,396
 
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
   
85,470
     
86,567
     
85,914
     
88,476
 
Effect of dilutive securities:
                               
Share options and awards
   
994
     
905
     
1,193
     
902
 
Operating partnership units
           
3,138
     
2,303
     
3,150
 
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
   
86,464
     
90,610
     
89,410
     
92,528
 



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Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.”  FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements.  The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return.  A tax position may only be recognized in the financial statements if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination.  There are also several disclosure requirements.  We adopted FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007, and its adoption did not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.”  This Statement defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles.  The key changes to current practice are (1) the definition of fair value, which focuses on an exit price rather than an entry price; (2) the methods used to measure fair value, such as emphasis that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, as well as the inclusion of an adjustment for risk, restrictions and credit standing and (3) the expanded disclosures about fair value measurements.  This Statement does not require any new fair value measurements.

This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years.  We are required to adopt SFAS No. 157 in the first quarter of 2008, and we are currently evaluating the impact that this Statement will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans – An Amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R.”  This new standard requires an employer to: (a) recognize in its statement of financial position an asset for a plan’s over-funded status or a liability for a plan’s under-funded status; (b) measure a plan’s assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year (with limited exceptions); and (c) recognize changes in the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan in the year in which the changes occur.  These changes will be reported in comprehensive income of a business entity.  The requirement to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan and the disclosure requirements were effective for us as of December 31, 2006, and as a result we recognized an additional liability of $803,000.  The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position (the “Measurement Provision”) is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008.  We have assessed the potential impact of the Measurement Provision of SFAS No. 158 and concluded that its adoption will not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.”  SFAS No. 159 expands opportunities to use fair value measurement in financial reporting and permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.  This Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  We have not decided if we will choose to measure any eligible financial assets and liabilities at fair value under the provisions of SFAS No. 159.

On August 31, 2007, the FASB authorized a proposed FASB Staff Position (the “proposed FSP”) that, if issued, would affect the accounting for our convertible and exchangeable senior debentures.  If issued in the form expected, the proposed FSP would require that the initial debt proceeds from the sale of our convertible and exchangeable senior debentures be allocated between a liability component and an equity component.  The resulting debt discount would be amortized using the effective interest method over the period the debt is expected to be outstanding as additional interest expense.  The proposed FSP is expected to be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007 and requires retroactive application.  Upon the adoption of the proposed FSP on January 1, 2008, we have estimated the unamortized debt discount (as of September 30, 2007) to be approximately $35.2 million to be included as a reduction of Debt and approximately $46.3 million as Accumulated Additional Paid-In Capital on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.  We have estimated incremental Interest Expense to be approximately $7.7 million for the first nine months of 2007 and $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2006.

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ITEM 3.                      Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We use fixed and floating-rate debt to finance our capital requirements.  These transactions expose us to market risk related to changes in interest rates.  Derivative financial instruments are used to manage a portion of this risk, primarily interest rate swap agreements with major financial institutions.  These swap agreements expose us to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counter-parties to the swaps.  We do not engage in the trading of derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business.  At September 30, 2007, we had fixed-rate debt of $2.8 billion and variable-rate debt of $217.1 million, after adjusting for the net effect of $65 million notional amount of interest rate swaps.  At December 31, 2006, we had fixed-rate debt of $2.8 billion and variable-rate debt of $115.4 million, after adjusting for the net effect of $75 million notional amount of interest rate swaps.

ITEM 4.                      Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of September 30, 2007.  Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2007.

There has been no change to our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II-OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.                      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 amounts involved, our management and counsel believe that when such litigation is resolved, our resulting liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 1A.                   Risk Factors

There were no material changes to the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.


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ITEM 2.                      Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

In July 2007, our board of trust managers authorized a common share repurchase program as part of our ongoing investment strategy.  Under the terms of the program, we may purchase up to a maximum value of $300 million of our common shares of beneficial interest during the next two years.  Share repurchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at the discretion of management and as market conditions warrant.  We anticipate funding the repurchase of shares primarily through the proceeds received from our property disposition program, as well as from general corporate funds.  Repurchases of our common shares of beneficial interest as of September 30, 2007 are as follows:

 
 
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
 
Total
Average
Total Number of
Maximum Dollar
 
Number
Price
Shares Purchased
Value of Shares that
 
of Shares
Paid per
as Part of Publicly
May Yet be Purchased
Period
Purchased
Share
Announced Program
Under the Program
August 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007
 1,412,424
 $   37.75
                 1,412,424
 $              246,682,813

 

ITEM 3.                      Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

ITEM 4.                      Submission of Matters to a Vote of Shareholders

None.

ITEM 5.                      Other Information

Not applicable.

ITEM 6.                      Exhibits

The exhibits required by this item are set forth on the Exhibit Index attached hereto.



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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
 
(Registrant)
     
     
 
By:
/s/ Andrew M. Alexander
   
Andrew M. Alexander
   
Chief Executive Officer
     
     
 
By:
/s/ Joe D. Shafer
   
Joe D. Shafer
   
Vice President/Chief Accounting Officer
   
(Principal Accounting Officer)


DATE:          November 9, 2007


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EXHIBIT INDEX

       
(a)
 
Exhibits:
 
       
3.1
Restated Declaration of Trust (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to WRI's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated January 19, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.2
Amendment of the Restated Declaration of Trust (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to WRI's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated January 19, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.3
Second Amendment of the Restated Declaration of Trust (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to WRI's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated January 19, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.4
Third Amendment of the Restated Declaration of Trust (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to WRI's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated January 19, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.5
Fourth Amendment of the Restated Declaration of Trust dated April 28, 1999 (filed as Exhibit 3.5 to WRI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.6
Fifth Amendment of the Restated Declaration of Trust dated April 20, 2001 (filed as Exhibit 3.6 to WRI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.7
Amended and Restated Bylaws of WRI (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to WRI's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated February 23, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.8
Amendment of Bylaws-Direct Registration System, Section 7.2(a) dated May 3, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 3.8 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.1
Subordinated Indenture dated as of May 1, 1995 between WRI and Chase Bank of Texas, National Association (formerly, Texas Commerce Bank National Association) (filed as Exhibit 4(a) to WRI's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 33-57659) and incorporated herein by reference).
4.2
Subordinated Indenture dated as of May 1, 1995 between WRI and Chase Bank of Texas, National Association (formerly, Texas Commerce Bank National Association) (filed as Exhibit 4(b) to WRI's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 33-57659) and incorporated herein by reference).
4.3
Form of Fixed Rate Senior Medium Term Note (filed as Exhibit 4.19 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.4
Form of Floating Rate Senior Medium Term Note (filed as Exhibit 4.20 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.5
Form of Fixed Rate Subordinated Medium Term Note (filed as Exhibit 4.21 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.6
Form of Floating Rate Subordinated Medium Term Note (filed as Exhibit 4.22 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.7
Statement of Designation of 6.75% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to WRI’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated April 17, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.8
Statement of Designation of 6.95% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to WRI’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated July 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.9
Statement of Designation of 6.50% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to WRI’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated January 29, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.10
Statement of Designation of Adjustable Rate Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to WRI’s Form 8-K dated September 25, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.11
6.75% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share Certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to WRI’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated April 17, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).

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4.12
6.95% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share Certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to WRI’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated July 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.13
6.50% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share Certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to WRI’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated January 29, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.14
Form of Receipt for Depositary Shares, each representing 1/30 of a share of 6.75% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, par value $.03 per share (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to WRI’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated April 17, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.15
Form of Receipt for Depositary Shares, each representing 1/100 of a share of 6.95% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, par value $.03 per share (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to WRI’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated July 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.16
Form of Receipt for Depositary Shares, each representing 1/100 of a share of 6.50% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, par value $.03 per share (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to WRI’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated January 29, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.17
Purchase Agreement for Depositary Shares, each representing 1/100 of a share of Adjustable Rate Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, par value $.03 per share (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to WRI’s Form 8-K dated September 25, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.18
Form of 7% Notes due 2011 (filed as Exhibit 4.17 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
4.19
Form of 3.95% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to WRI’s Form 8-K on August 2, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.1†
1988 Share Option Plan of WRI, as amended (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.2†
The Savings and Investment Plan for Employees of Weingarten Realty Investors dated December 17, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.34 on WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.3†
The Savings and Investment Plan for Employees of WRI, as amended (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to WRI’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-25581) and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.4†
First Amendment to the Savings and Investment Plan for Employees of Weingarten Realty Investors dated August 1, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.25 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.5†
The Fifth Amendment to Savings and Investment Plan for Employees of WRI (filed as Exhibit 4.1.1 to WRI’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-25581) and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.6†
Mandatory Distribution Amendment for the Savings and Investment Plan for Employees of Weingarten Realty Investors dated August 1, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.26 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.7†
The 1993 Incentive Share Plan of WRI (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to WRI’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-52473) and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.8†
1999 WRI Employee Share Purchase Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.9†
2001 Long Term Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.10
Master Promissory Note in the amount of $20,000,000 between WRI, as payee, and Chase Bank of Texas, National Association (formerly, Texas Commerce Bank National Association), as maker, effective December 30, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 4.15 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
 

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10.11†
Weingarten Realty Retirement Plan restated effective April 1, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 10.29 on WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.12†
First Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Retirement Plan, dated December 31, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.33 on WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.13†
First Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Pension Plan, dated August 1, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.27 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.14†
Mandatory Distribution Amendment for the Weingarten Realty Retirement Plan dated August 1, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.28 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.15†
Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan amended and restated effective September 1, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 10.10 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.16†
First Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan amended on November 3, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.11 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.17†
Second Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan amended October 22, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.12 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.18†
Third Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan amended October 22, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.13 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.19†
Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan adopted effective September 1, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 10.14 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.20†
First Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan amended on November 3, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.15 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.21†
Second Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan amended October 22, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.16 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.22†
Third Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Pension Plan dated December 23, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.30 on WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.23†
Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan amended and restated as a separate and independent plan effective September 1, 2002 (filed as Exhibit 10.17 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.24†
Supplement to the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan amended on April 25, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.18 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.25†
First Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan amended on November 3, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.19 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.26†
Second Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended, dated October 13, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.29 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.27†
Trust Under the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan amended and restated effective October 21, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.21 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.28†
Fourth Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan, dated December 23, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.31 on WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.29†
Trust Under the Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan amended and restated effective October 21, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.22 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).

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10.30†
Trust Under the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan amended and restated effective October 21, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.23 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.31†
First Amendment to the Trust Under the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, and Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan amended on March 16, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 10.24 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.32†
Third Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan dated August 1, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.30 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.33
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated February 22, 2006 among Weingarten Realty Investors, the Lenders Party Hereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.32 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and incorporated by reference).
10.35†
Fifth Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.34 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for quarter ended June 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.36†
Restatement of the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated August 4, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.35 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.37†
Restatement of the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan dated August 4, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.36 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.38†
Restatement of the Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated August 4, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.37 to WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.39†
Amendment No. 1 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated December 15, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.38 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and incorporated by reference).
10.40†
Amendment No. 1 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated December 15, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.39 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and incorporated by reference).
10.41†
Amendment No. 1 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan dated December 15, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.40 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and incorporated by reference).
10.42†
Final 401(k)/401(m) Regulations Amendment dated December 15, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.41 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and incorporated by reference).
14.1
Code of Ethical Conduct for Senior Financial Officers – Andrew M. Alexander (filed as Exhibit 14.1 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).
14.2
Code of Ethical Conduct for Senior Financial Officers – Stephen C. Richter (filed as Exhibit 14.2 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).
14.3
Code of Ethical Conduct for Senior Financial Officers – Joe D. Shafer (filed as Exhibit 14.3 to WRI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).

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Management contract or compensation plan or arrangement.

 
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