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

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Mark One)
x       ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009
ON
¨       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)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
     
           Title of Each Class
 
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.03 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.03 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.03 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.03 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
8.1% Notes due 2019
 
New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.YES x NO ¨.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.YES ¨ NO x.

 
 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES x   NO ¨.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     YES ¨   NO ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   ¨.

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

Large accelerated filer x
Accelerated filer ¨
   
Non-accelerated filer ¨.
Smaller reporting company ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 

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

The aggregate market value of the common shares of beneficial interest held by non-affiliates on June 30, 2009 (based upon the closing sale price on the New York Stock Exchange of $14.51) was $1,586,451,735.  As of June 30, 2009, there were 119,740,317 common shares of beneficial interest, $.03 par value, outstanding.

As of January 31, 2010, there were 120,098,103 common shares of beneficial interest outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement relating to its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 6, 2010 have been incorporated by reference to Part III of this Form 10-K.


 
 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No.
 
Page No.
     
 
PART I
 
     
1.
Business
1
1A.
Risk Factors
4
1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
12
2.
Properties
13
3.
Legal Proceedings
28
4.
Reserved
28
     
 
PART II
 
     
5.
Market for Registrant's Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
29
6.
Selected Financial Data
31
7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
32
7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
49
8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
50
9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
88
9A.
Controls and Procedures
89
9B.
Other Information
91
     
     
 
PART III
 
     
10.
Trust Managers, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
91
11.
Executive Compensation
91
12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
92
13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Trust Manager Independence
92
14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
92
     
     
 
PART IV
 
     
15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
93
     
 
Signatures
98
     

 
 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This annual report on Form 10-K, 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) disruptions in financial markets, (ii) general economic and local real estate conditions, (iii) the inability of major tenants to continue paying their rent obligations due to bankruptcy, insolvency or general downturn in their business, (iv) financing risks, such as the inability to obtain equity, debt, or other sources of financing on favorable terms, (v) changes in governmental laws and regulations, (vi) the level and volatility of interest rates, (vii) the availability of suitable acquisition opportunities, (viii) changes in expected development activity, (ix) increases in operating costs, (x) tax matters, including failure to qualify as a real estate investment trust, could have adverse consequences and (xi) 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.  For further discussion of the factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our future results and financial condition, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”

For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this annual report on Form 10-K or the date of any document incorporated herein by reference.  All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section.  We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Form 10-K.

PART I

ITEM 1.
Business

General.  Weingarten Realty Investors is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) organized under the Texas Real Estate Investment Trust Act.  Effective January 1, 2010, the Texas Real Estate Investment Trust Act was replaced by the Texas Business Organizations Code.  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.

At December 31, 2009, we owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 376 developed income-producing properties and 10 properties under various stages of construction and development.  The total number of centers includes 307 neighborhood and community shopping centers located in 22 states spanning the country from coast to coast.  We also owned 76 industrial projects located in California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia and three other operating properties located in Arizona and Texas.  The portfolio of properties is approximately 70.0 million square feet.

We also owned interests in 42 parcels of land held for development that totaled approximately 36.1 million square feet.

At December 31, 2009, we employed 387 full-time persons and our principal executive offices are located at 2600 Citadel Plaza Drive, Houston, Texas 77008, and our phone number is (713) 866-6000.  We also have nine regional offices located in various parts of the United States.


 
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Investment and Operating Strategy.  Our long-term investment strategy is to focus on increasing funds from operations and shareholder value.  We do this through intensive hands-on leasing, management of our portfolio of assets, selective remerchandising and renovation of properties, the acquisition and development of income-producing real estate assets where the returns on such investments exceed our blended long-term cost of capital 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.  Due to the current economy, we are focusing our current efforts on improving our operating fundamentals and increasing shareholder value.  While the number of attractive acquisition and redevelopment opportunities entering the market has been minimal, we are also positioning ourselves to take advantage of any growth opportunities as they present themselves.

At December 31, 2009, neighborhood and community shopping centers generated 89.4% of total revenue and industrial properties accounted for 9.3%.  We expect to continue to focus the future growth of the portfolio in neighborhood and community centers and bulk industrial properties in markets where we currently operate as well as other markets primarily throughout the United States.  We do not anticipate significant investment in other classes of real estate such as multi-family or office assets.

We may either purchase or lease income-producing properties in the future, and may also participate with other entities in property ownership through partnerships, joint ventures or similar types of co-ownership.  Equity investments may be subject to existing mortgage financing and other indebtedness or such financing or indebtedness may be incurred in connection with acquiring such investments.

We may invest in mortgages; however, we have traditionally invested in first mortgages to real estate joint ventures or partnerships in which we own an equity interest.  We may also invest in securities of other issuers for the purpose, among others, of exercising control over such entities, subject to the gross income and asset tests necessary for REIT qualification.

Our operating strategy consists of intensive hands-on management and leasing of our properties.  In acquiring and developing properties, we attempt to accumulate enough properties in a geographic area to allow for the establishment of a regional office, which enables us to obtain in-depth knowledge of the market from a leasing perspective and to have easy access to the property and our tenants from a management viewpoint.

Diversification from both a geographic and tenancy perspective is a critical component of our operating strategy.  While approximately 34.4% of the building square footage of our properties is located in the State of Texas, we continue to expand our holdings outside the state.  With respect to tenant diversification, our two largest tenants accounted for 2.6% and 1.7%, respectively, of our total rental revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009.  No other tenant accounted for more than 1.4% of our total rental revenues.

We finance our growth and working capital needs in a conservative manner.  Our credit ratings were BBB from Standard & Poors and Baa2 from Moody's Investor Services as of December 31, 2009 and 2008.  We intend to maintain a conservative approach to managing our balance sheet, which, in turn, gives us many options to raising debt or equity capital when needed.  At December 31, 2009, our ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred dividends as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, not based on funds from operations, was 1.4 to 1 and our debt to total assets before depreciation was 44.1%.

Our policies with respect to the investment and operating strategies discussed above are reviewed by our Board of Trust Managers periodically and may be modified without a vote of our shareholders.

Location of Properties. Our properties are located in 23 states, primarily throughout the southern half of the country.  As of December 31, 2009, of our 386 properties, which were owned or operated under long-term leases either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, 88 are located in Houston and its surrounding areas, and an additional 66 properties are located in other parts of Texas.  We also have 42 parcels of land held for development, 11 of which are located in Houston and its surrounding areas and 10 of which are located in other parts of Texas.  Because of our investments in Houston and its surrounding areas, as well as in other parts of Texas, the Houston and Texas economies affect, to a large degree, our business and operations.


 
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Economic Factors.  Most economic indicators suggest that the recession ended mid-year 2009.  While credit still has limited availability than before the recession, it is available for borrowers with strong credit ratings.  High unemployment has surpassed the credit crisis of 2008 as the top factor affecting the economy.  This has led to decreased consumer confidence, an increased savings rate and in turn, decreased consumer spending.  Though year-over-year sales level comparisons are likely to show increases throughout 2010, due to easing comparisons over 2009, they are expected to remain at relatively low levels.  These decreased sales levels are likely to translate into increased vacancy rates and rental rate reductions in the commercial real estate industry.  While these economic factors have affected overall consumer spending, we have seen success in retail categories catering to value seeking customers and retailers serving basic necessity-type goods and services needs, such as supermarket stores.  With the majority of our shopping centers being supermarket-anchored and located in densely populated, major metropolitan areas, our portfolio has come through the recession stronger than centers anchored by tenants with more discretionary product lines.  Furthermore, the majority of our portfolio is strategically positioned in geographic areas that have been less impacted by the recent economic downturn and are forecasted to come out of recession more rapidly than the remainder of the nation.  Though availability of credit is easing for strong credit borrowers, it is still difficult for local owners and companies with impaired credit.  Our analysis leads to expectations for more distressed properties to come to market at significantly reduced prices.  To that end, we have redeployed internal resources dedicated to identifying and purchasing such assets.

Competition.  We compete with numerous other developers and real estate companies (both public and private), financial institutions and other investors engaged in the development, acquisition and operation of shopping centers and commercial property in our trade areas.  This results in competition for the acquisition of both existing income-producing properties and prime development sites.  There is also competition for tenants to occupy the space that is developed, acquired and managed by our competitors or us.

We believe that the principal competitive factors in attracting tenants in our market areas are location, price, anchor tenants and maintenance of properties.  We also believe that our competitive advantages include the favorable locations of our properties, knowledge of markets and customer bases, our ability to provide a retailer with multiple locations with anchor tenants and the practice of continuous maintenance and renovation of our properties.

Materials Available on Our Website.  Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports, as well as Reports on Forms 3, 4 and 5 regarding our officers, trust managers or 10% beneficial owners, filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a), 15(d) or 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available free of charge through our website (www.weingarten.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file the material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  We have also made available on our website copies of our Audit Committee Charter, Management Development and Executive Compensation Committee Charter, Governance and Nominating Committee Charter, Code of Conduct and Ethics and Governance Policies.  In the event of any changes to these charters or the code or guidelines, changed copies will also be made available on our website.  You may also read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549 or the SEC’s Internet site at www.sec.gov.  Materials on our website are not part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Financial Information.  Additional financial information concerning us is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements located on pages 50 through 88 herein.


 
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ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors

Disruptions in the financial markets could affect our liquidity and have other adverse effects on us and the market price of our common shares of beneficial interest.

The United States and global equity and credit markets can experience significant price volatility, dislocations and liquidity disruptions, which could cause market prices of many stocks to fluctuate substantially and the spreads on prospective debt financings to widen considerably.  These circumstances could materially impact liquidity in the financial markets, making terms for certain financings less attractive, and in certain cases result in the unavailability of certain types of financing.  Uncertainties in the equity and credit markets may negatively impact our ability to access additional financing at reasonable terms or at all, which may negatively affect our ability to complete dispositions, form joint ventures or refinance our debt.  A prolonged downturn in the equity or credit markets could cause us to seek alternative sources of potentially less attractive financing, and require us to adjust our business plan accordingly.  In addition, these factors may make it more difficult for us to sell properties or adversely affect the price we receive for properties that we do sell, as prospective buyers may experience increased costs of financing or difficulties in obtaining financing.  These events in the equity and credit markets may make it more difficult or costly for us to raise capital through the issuance of our common shares of beneficial interest (“common shares”) or preferred shares.  These disruptions in the financial markets also may have a material adverse effect on the market value of our common shares and preferred shares and other adverse effects on us or the economy generally.  There can be no assurances that government responses to the disruptions in the financial markets will restore consumer confidence, stabilize the markets or increase liquidity and the availability of equity or credit financing.

Among the market conditions that may affect the value of our common shares and preferred shares are the following:

 
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The attractiveness of real estate investment trust ("REIT") securities as compared to other securities, including securities issued by other real estate companies, fixed income equity securities and debt securities;
 
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Changes in revenues or earnings estimates or publication of research reports and recommendations by financial analysts or actions taken by rating agencies with respect to our securities or those of other REITs;
 
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The degree of interest held by institutional investors;
 
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Speculation in the press or investment community;
 
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The ability of our tenants to pay rent to us and meet their other obligations to us under current lease terms;
 
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Our ability to re-lease space as leases expire;
 
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Our ability to refinance our indebtedness as it matures;
 
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Actual or anticipated quarterly fluctuations in our operating results and financial condition;
 
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Any changes in our distribution policy;
 
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Any future issuances of equity securities;
 
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Strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings;
 
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General market conditions and, in particular, developments related to market conditions for the real estate industry; and
 
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Domestic and international economic factors unrelated to our performance.

The volatility in the stock market can create price and volume fluctuations that may not necessarily be comparable to operating performance.
 

The economic performance and value of our shopping centers depend on many factors, each of which could have an adverse impact on our cash flows and operating results.

The economic performance and value of our properties can be affected by many factors, including the following:

 
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Changes in the national, regional and local economic climate;
 
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Changes in environmental regulatory requirements, including but not limited to legislation on global warming;
 
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Local conditions such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate in the area;
 
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The attractiveness of the properties to tenants;
 
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Competition from other available space;
 
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Our ability to provide adequate management services and to maintain our properties;
 
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Increased operating costs, if these costs cannot be passed through to tenants;
 
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The expense of periodically renovating, repairing and releasing spaces;

 
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Consequence of any armed conflict involving, or terrorist attack against, the United States;
 
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Our ability to secure adequate insurance;
 
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Fluctuations in interest rates;
 
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Changes in real estate taxes and other expenses; and
 
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Availability of financing on acceptable terms or at all.

Our properties consist primarily of neighborhood and community shopping centers and, therefore, our performance is linked to general economic conditions in the market for retail space.  The market for retail space has been and may continue to be adversely affected by weakness in the national, regional and local economies where our properties are located, the adverse financial condition of some large retail companies, the ongoing consolidation in the retail sector, the excess amount of retail space in a number of markets and increasing consumer purchases through catalogues and the Internet.  To the extent that any of these conditions occur, they are likely to affect market rents for retail space.  In addition, we may face challenges in the management and maintenance of the properties or encounter increased operating costs, such as real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, which may make our properties unattractive to tenants.

Our acquisition activities may not produce the cash flows that we expect and may be limited by competitive pressures or other factors.

We intend to acquire existing commercial properties to the extent that suitable acquisitions can be made on advantageous terms.  Acquisitions of commercial properties involve risks such as:

 
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Our estimates on expected occupancy and rental rates may differ from actual conditions;
 
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Our estimates of the costs of any redevelopment or repositioning of acquired properties may prove to be inaccurate;
 
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We may be unable to operate successfully in new markets where acquired properties are located, due to a lack of market knowledge or understanding of local economies;
 
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We may be unable to successfully integrate new properties into our existing operations; or
 
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We may have difficulty obtaining financing on acceptable terms or paying the operating expenses and debt service associated with acquired properties prior to sufficient occupancy.

In addition, we may not be in a position or have the opportunity in the future to make suitable property acquisitions on advantageous terms due to competition for such properties with others engaged in real estate investment.  Our inability to successfully acquire new properties may have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

Turmoil in capital markets could adversely impact acquisition activities and pricing of real estate assets.

Volatility in capital markets could adversely affect acquisition activities by impacting certain factors including the tightening of underwriting standards by lenders and credit rating agencies and the significant inventory of unsold Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities in the market.  These factors directly affect a lender’s ability to provide debt financing as well as increase the cost of available debt financing.  As a result, we may not be able to obtain favorable debt financing in the future or at all.  This may result in future acquisitions generating lower overall economic returns, which may adversely affect our results of operations and distributions to shareholders.  Furthermore, any turmoil in the capital markets could adversely impact the overall amount of capital available to invest in real estate, which may result in price or value decreases of real estate assets.

Our dependence on rental income may adversely affect our profitability, our ability to meet our debt obligations and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.

The substantial majority of our income is derived from rental income from real property.  As a result, our performance depends on our ability to collect rent from tenants.  Our income and funds for distribution would be negatively affected if a significant number of our tenants, or any of our major tenants (as discussed in more detail below):

 
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Delay lease commencements;
 
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Decline to extend or renew leases upon expiration;
 
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Fail to make rental payments when due; or
 
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Close stores or declare bankruptcy.

 
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Any of these actions could result in the termination of the tenants’ lease and the loss of rental income attributable to the terminated leases.  In addition, lease terminations by an anchor tenant or a failure by that anchor tenant to occupy the premises could also result in lease terminations or reductions in rent by other tenants in the same shopping centers under the terms of some leases.  In these events, we cannot be sure that any tenant whose lease expires will renew that lease or that we will be able to re-lease space on economically advantageous terms.  The loss of rental revenues from a number of our tenants and our inability to replace such tenants, particularly in the case of a substantial tenant with leases in multiple locations, may adversely affect our profitability, our ability to meet debt and other financial obligations and our ability to make distributions to the shareholders.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, 89 of our tenants either closed stores due to bankruptcy or declared bankruptcy.  Such closings and bankruptcies represent 1.9% of leasable space in our portfolio.

We may be unable to collect balances due from tenants in bankruptcy.

A tenant that files for bankruptcy protection may not continue to pay us rent.  A bankruptcy filing by or relating to one of our tenants or a lease guarantor would bar all efforts by us to collect pre-bankruptcy debts from the tenant or the lease guarantor, or their property, unless the bankruptcy court permits us to do so.  A tenant or lease guarantor bankruptcy could delay our efforts to collect past due balances under the relevant leases and could ultimately preclude collection of these sums.  If a lease is rejected by a tenant in bankruptcy, we would have only a general unsecured claim for damages.  As a result, it is likely that we would recover substantially less than the full value of any unsecured claims it holds, if at all.

Our development and construction activities could adversely affect our operating results.

We intend to continue the selective development and construction of retail properties in accordance with our development and underwriting policies as opportunities arise.  Our development and construction activities include risks that:

 
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We may abandon development opportunities after expending resources to determine feasibility;
 
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Construction costs of a project may exceed our original estimates;
 
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Occupancy rates and rents at a newly completed property may not be sufficient to make the property profitable;
 
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Rental rates per square foot could be less than projected;
 
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Project completion may be delayed because of a number of factors, including weather, labor disruptions, construction delays or delays in receipt of zoning or other regulatory approvals, adverse economic conditions, acts of terror or other acts of violence, or acts of God (such as fires, earthquakes or floods);
 
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Financing may not be available to us on favorable terms for development of a property;
 
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We may not complete construction and lease-up on schedule, resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs; and
 
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We may not be able to obtain, or may experience delays in obtaining necessary zoning, land use, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations.

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

There is a lack of operating history with respect to any recent acquisitions and development of properties, and we may not succeed in the integration or management of additional properties.
 
These properties may have characteristics or deficiencies currently unknown to us that affect their value or revenue potential.  It is also possible that the operating performance of these properties may decline under our management.  As we acquire additional properties, we will be subject to risks associated with managing new properties, including lease-up and tenant retention.  In addition, our ability to manage our growth effectively will require us to successfully integrate any new acquisitions into our existing management structure.  We may not succeed with this integration or effectively manage additional properties.  Also, newly acquired properties may not perform as expected.


 
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Real estate property investments are illiquid, and therefore we may not be able to dispose of properties when appropriate or on favorable terms.

Real estate property investments generally cannot be disposed of quickly.  In addition, the federal tax code imposes restrictions on the ability of a REIT to dispose of properties that are not applicable to other types of real estate companies.  Therefore, we may not be able to quickly vary our portfolio in response to economic or other conditions promptly or on favorable terms, which could cause us to incur extended losses and reduce our cash flows and adversely affect distributions to shareholders.

Our cash flows and operating results could be adversely affected by required payments of debt or related interest and other risks of our debt financing.

We are generally subject to risks associated with debt financing. These risks include:

 
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Our cash flow may not satisfy required payments of principal and interest;
 
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We may not be able to refinance existing indebtedness on our properties as necessary or the terms of the refinancing may be less favorable to us than the terms of existing debt;
 
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Required debt payments are not reduced if the economic performance of any property declines;
 
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Debt service obligations could reduce funds available for distribution to our shareholders and funds available for capital investment;
 
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Any default on our indebtedness could result in acceleration of those obligations and possible loss of property to foreclosure; and
 
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The risk that necessary capital expenditures for purposes such as re−leasing space cannot be financed on favorable terms.

If a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and we cannot make the mortgage payments, we may have to surrender the property to the lender with a consequent loss of any prospective income and equity value from such property.  Any of these risks can place strains on our cash flows, reduce our ability to grow and adversely affect our results of operations.

Property ownership through real estate partnerships and joint ventures could limit our control of those investments and reduce our expected return.

Real estate partnership or joint venture investments may involve risks not otherwise present for investments made solely by us, including the possibility that our partner or co-venturer might become bankrupt, that our partner or co-venturer might at any time have different interests or goals than us, and that our partner or co-venturer may take action contrary to our instructions, requests, policies or objectives.  Other risks of joint venture investments could include impasse on decisions, such as a sale, because neither our partner or co-venturer nor we would have full control over the partnership or joint venture.  These factors could limit the return that we receive from those investments or cause our cash flows to be lower than our estimates.

Our financial condition could be adversely affected by financial covenants.

Our credit facilities and public debt indentures under which our indebtedness is, or may be, issued contain certain financial and operating covenants, including, among other things, certain coverage ratios, as well as limitations on our ability to incur secured and unsecured indebtedness, restrictions on our ability to sell all or substantially all of our assets and engage in mergers and consolidations and certain acquisitions.  These covenants could limit our ability to obtain additional funds needed to address cash shortfalls or pursue growth opportunities or transactions that would provide substantial return to our shareholders.  In addition, a breach of these covenants could cause a default under or accelerate some or all of our indebtedness, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

 
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If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to U.S. federal income tax as a regular corporation and could have significant tax liability.

We intend to operate in a manner that allows us to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes.  However, REIT qualification requires us to satisfy numerous requirements (some on an annual or quarterly basis) established under highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, for which there are a limited number of judicial or administrative interpretations.  Our status as a REIT requires an analysis of various factual matters and circumstances that are not entirely within our control.  Accordingly, it is not certain we will be able to qualify and remain qualified as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes.  Even a technical or inadvertent violation of the REIT requirements could jeopardize our REIT qualification.  Furthermore, Congress or the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") might change the tax laws or regulations and the courts might issue new rulings, in each case potentially having retroactive effect that could make it more difficult or impossible for us to qualify as a REIT.  If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any tax year, then:

 
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We would be taxed as a regular domestic corporation, which, among other things, means that we would be unable to deduct distributions to our shareholders in computing our taxable income and would be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates;
 
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Any resulting tax liability could be substantial and would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to shareholders, and could force us to liquidate assets or take other actions that could have a detrimental effect on our operating results; and
 
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Unless we were entitled to relief under applicable statutory provisions, we would be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which we lost our qualification, and our cash available for distribution to our shareholders therefore would be reduced for each of the years in which we do not qualify as a REIT.

Even if we remain qualified as a REIT, we may face other tax liabilities that reduce our cash flow.  We may also be subject to certain U.S. federal, state and local taxes on our income and property either directly or at the level of our subsidiaries.  Any of these taxes would decrease cash available for distribution to our shareholders.

Compliance with REIT requirements may negatively affect our operating decisions.

To maintain our status as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we must meet certain requirements, on an ongoing basis, including requirements regarding our sources of income, the nature and diversification of our assets, the amounts we distribute to our shareholders and the ownership of our common shares.  We may also be required to make distributions to our shareholders when we do not have funds readily available for distribution or at times when our funds are otherwise needed to fund capital expenditures.

As a REIT, we must distribute at least 90% of our annual net taxable income (excluding net capital gains) to our shareholders.  To the extent that we satisfy this distribution requirement, but distribute less than 100% of our net taxable income, we will be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on our undistributed taxable income.  From time to time, we may generate taxable income greater than our income for financial reporting purposes, or our net taxable income may be greater than our cash flow available for distribution to our shareholders.  If we do not have other funds available in these situations, we could be required to borrow funds, sell a portion of our securities at unfavorable prices or find other sources of funds in order to meet the REIT distribution requirements.

Dividends paid by REITs generally do not qualify for reduced tax rates.

In general, the maximum U.S. federal income tax rate for dividends paid to individual U.S. shareholders is 15% (through 2010).  Unlike dividends received from a corporation that is not a REIT, our distributions to individual shareholders generally are not eligible for the reduced rates.


 
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Our real estate investments may contain environmental risks that could adversely affect our operating results.

The acquisition of certain assets may subject us to liabilities, including environmental liabilities.  Our operating expenses could be higher than anticipated due to the cost of complying with existing or future environmental laws and regulations.  In addition, under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, we may be considered an owner or operator of real property or have arranged for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances.  As a result, we may become liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous substances released on or in our property.

We may also be liable for other potential costs that could relate to hazardous or toxic substances (including governmental fines and injuries to persons and property).  We may incur such liability whether or not we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances.  Any liability could be of substantial magnitude and divert management’s attention from other aspects of our business and, as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition, as well as our ability to make distributions to the shareholders.

An uninsured loss or a loss that exceeds the policies on our properties could subject us to lost capital or revenue on those properties.

Under the terms and conditions of the leases currently in force on our properties, tenants generally are required to indemnify and hold us harmless from liabilities resulting from injury to persons, air, water, land or property, on or off the premises, due to activities conducted on the properties, except for claims arising from our negligence or intentional misconduct or that of our agents.  Tenants are generally required, at the tenant’s expense, to obtain and keep in full force during the term of the lease, liability and property damage insurance policies.  We have obtained comprehensive liability, casualty, property, flood and rental loss insurance policies on our properties.  All of these policies may involve substantial deductibles and certain exclusions. In addition, we cannot assure the shareholders that the tenants will properly maintain their insurance policies or have the ability to pay the deductibles.  Should a loss occur that is uninsured or in an amount exceeding the combined aggregate limits for the policies noted above, or in the event of a loss that is subject to a substantial deductible under an insurance policy, we could lose all or part of our capital invested in, and anticipated revenue from, one or more of the properties, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition, as well as our ability to make distributions to the shareholders.

Loss of our key personnel could adversely affect the value of our common shares and operations.

We are dependent on the efforts of our key executive personnel.  Although we believe qualified replacements could be found for these key executives, the loss of their services could adversely affect the value of our common shares and operations.

Policies may be changed without obtaining the approval of our shareholders.

Our shareholders do not control any policies with respect to our operating and financial policies, including our policies regarding acquisitions, dispositions, indebtedness, operations, capitalization and dividends, which are determined by our Board of Trust Managers and management.


 
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Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fire, safety and other regulations may require us to make unintended expenditures that adversely affect our cash flows.

All of our properties are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The ADA has separate compliance requirements for “public accommodations” and “commercial facilities,” but generally requires that buildings be made accessible to people with disabilities.  Compliance with the ADA requirements could require removal of access barriers, and noncompliance could result in imposition of fines by the U.S. government or an award of damages to private litigants, or both.  While the tenants to whom we lease properties are obligated by law to comply with the ADA provisions, and typically under tenant leases are obligated to cover costs associated with compliance, if required changes involve greater expenditures than anticipated, or if the changes must be made on a more accelerated basis than anticipated, the ability of these tenants to cover costs could be adversely affected.  As a result, we could be required to expend funds to comply with the provisions of the ADA, which could adversely affect the results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make distributions to shareholders.  In addition, we are required to operate the properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations, building codes and other land use regulations, as they may be adopted by governmental agencies and bodies and become applicable to the properties.  We may be required to make substantial capital expenditures to comply with those requirements, and these expenditures could have a material adverse effect on our ability to meet the financial obligations and make distributions to our shareholders.

The future composition and quarterly cash distribution rate may change.

For each of the four quarters during 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, we paid a cash distribution at a quarterly rate of $.525 per common share ($2.10 per common share for the year ended December 31, 2008).  Commencing with our second quarter 2009 dividend payout, we paid a cash distribution at a quarterly rate of $.25 per common share.

While we currently expect to pay future distributions in cash, we may pay up to 90% of our distributions in common shares, as permitted by a recent IRS revenue procedure that allows us to satisfy the REIT income distribution requirement by distributing up to 90% of our distributions in common shares in lieu of paying distributions entirely in cash.  In the event that we pay a portion of a distribution in common shares, which we reserve the right to do, recipients would be required to pay tax on the entire amount of the distribution, including the portion paid in common shares, in which case the recipients might have to pay the tax using cash from other sources.  Furthermore, with respect to non-U.S. holders, we may be required to withhold U.S. tax with respect to all or a portion of such distribution that is payable in common shares.

The timing, amount and composition of any future distributions to our common shareholders will be at the sole discretion of our Board of Trust Managers and will depend upon a variety of factors as to which no assurance can be given.  Our ability to make distributions to our common shareholders depends, in part, upon our operating results, overall financial condition, the performance of our portfolio (including occupancy levels and rental rates), our capital requirements, access to capital, our ability to qualify for taxation as a REIT and general business and market conditions.

There may be future dilution of our common shares.

The issuance of common shares in April 2009 had a dilutive effect on our earnings per share and funds from operations per share for the year ended December 31, 2009.

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

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

 
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In the future, we may attempt to increase our capital resources by entering into unsecured or secured debt or debt-like financings, or by issuing additional debt or equity securities, which could include issuances of medium-term notes, senior notes, subordinated notes, secured debt, guarantees, preferred shares, hybrid securities, or securities convertible into or exchangeable for equity securities.  In the event of our liquidation, our lenders and holders of our debt and preferred securities would receive distributions of our available assets before distributions to the holders of our common shares.  Because any decision to incur debt and issue securities in future offerings may be influenced by market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing, or nature of our future financings.  Further, market conditions could require us to accept less favorable terms for the issuance of our securities in the future.

Adverse global market and economic conditions may continue to adversely affect us and could cause us to recognize additional impairment charges or otherwise harm our performance.

Recent market and economic conditions have been unprecedented and challenging with tighter credit conditions.  Continued concerns about the systemic impact of the availability and cost of credit, the U.S. mortgage market, inflation, energy costs, geopolitical issues and declining equity and real estate markets have contributed to increased market volatility and diminished expectations for the U.S. economy.  The retail shopping sector has been negatively affected by these recent market and economic conditions.  These conditions may result in our tenants delaying lease commencements, declining to extend or renew leases upon expiration and/or renewing at lower rates.  These conditions also have forced some weaker retailers, in some cases, to declare bankruptcy and/or close stores.  Certain retailers have announced store closings even though they have not filed for bankruptcy protection.  Lease terminations by certain tenants or a failure by certain tenants to occupy their premises in a shopping center could result in lease terminations or significant reductions in rent by other tenants in the same shopping center under the terms of some leases, in which case we may be unable to re-lease the vacated space at attractive rents or at all, and our rental payments from our continuing tenants could significantly decrease.

We are unable to predict whether, or to what extent or for how long, these adverse market and economic conditions will persist.  The continuation and/or intensification of these conditions may impede our ability to generate sufficient operating cash flow to pay expenses, maintain properties, pay dividends and refinance debt.

As a result of the ongoing market volatility and declining market conditions, we recognized non-cash impairment charges of approximately $38.8 million and $52.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Ongoing adverse market and economic conditions and market volatility will likely continue to make it difficult to value the properties and investments owned by us and our unconsolidated joint ventures.  There may be significant uncertainty in the valuation, or in the stability of the value, of such properties and investments that could result in a substantial decrease in the value thereof.  In addition, we intend to sell certain assets over the next several years.  No assurance can be given that we will be able to recover the current carrying amount of all of our properties and those of our unconsolidated joint ventures and/or our goodwill in the future.  Our failure to do so would require us to recognize additional impairment charges for the period in which we reached that conclusion, which could materially and adversely affect us.

Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations on climate control may reduce the value or profitability of our properties or adversely affect our cash flow.

All of our properties are required to comply with state and federal legislation and regulation that has been made or will be made regarding climate control.  These matters may cause us or our tenants to incur substantial compliance, remediation and other costs, and can prohibit or severely restrict development in environmentally sensitive regions or areas.  If not addressed, climate control issues or environmental conditions could impair our ability to sell or re-lease the affected properties in the future or result in lower sales prices or rent payments.

Currently we are subject to certain regulations regarding the future replacement of roofing on our properties located in California, the City of Houston and Burbank, Illinois, which will increase the cost of replacement roofs for those properties.  Compliance with these regulations is not expected to have a material affect on our operating results.


 
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Natural disasters and severe weather conditions could have an adverse effect on our cash flow and operating results.

Changing weather patterns and climatic conditions, such as global warming, may have added to the unpredictability and frequency of natural disasters in some parts of the world and created additional uncertainty as to future trends and exposures.  Our operations are located in many areas that are subject to natural disasters and severe weather conditions such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, droughts, floods and fires.  The occurrence of natural disasters or severe weather conditions can delay new development projects, increase investment costs to repair or replace damaged properties, increase future property insurance costs, and negatively impact the tenant demand for lease space.  If insurance is unavailable to us or is unavailable on acceptable terms, or if our insurance is not adequate to cover business interruption or losses from these events, our earnings, liquidity or capital resources could be adversely affected.

We are unable to predict the effect of current governmental proposals.
 
The current United States administration and Congress have made, or called for consideration of, several additional proposals relating to a variety of issues, including with respect to universal healthcare, financial regulation reform, including regulation of the over the counter derivatives market, climate control, executive compensation and others.  We believe that these and other potential proposals could have varying degrees of impact on us ranging from minimal to material.  At this time, we are unable to predict with certainty which, if any, proposals may be passed or what level of impact any such proposal could have on us.
 
ITEM 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
 
None.


 
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ITEM 2.
Properties

At December 31, 2009, our real estate properties consisted of 386 locations in 23 states.  A complete listing of these properties, including the name, location, building area and land area, is as follows (in square feet):

Center and Location
       
Building
Total
   
Land
Total
 
                   
Retail
                 
                   
Arizona
                 
Arrowhead Festival S.C., 75th Ave. at W. Bell Rd., Glendale
            198,458       157,000  
Basha's Valley Plaza, S. McClintock at E. Southern, Tempe
            145,104       570,000  
Broadway Marketplace, Broadway at Rural, Tempe
            82,757       347,000  
Camelback Village Square, Camelback at 7th Avenue, Phoenix
            234,494       543,000  
Entrada de Oro, Magee Road and Oracle Road, Tucson
            109,071       572,000  
Fountain Plaza, 77th St. at McDowell, Scottsdale
            267,271       445,000  
Fry's Ellsworth Plaza, Broadway Rd. at Ellsworth Rd., Mesa
            73,608       58,000  
Laveen Village Market, Baseline Rd. at  51st St., Phoenix
            111,644       372,274  
Madera Village, Tanque Verde Rd. and Catalina Hwy, Tucson
            107,326       419,000  
Mohave Crossroads, Bullhead Parkway at State Route 95, Bullhead City
            344,655       990,867  
Monte Vista Village Center, Baseline Rd. at  Ellsworth Rd., Mesa
            108,551       353,000  
Oracle Crossings, Oracle Highway and Magee Road, Tucson
            259,711       1,307,000  
Oracle Wetmore, Wetmore Road and Oracle Highway, Tucson
            255,290       711,162  
Palmilla Center, Dysart Rd. at McDowell Rd., Avondale
            173,823       264,000  
Pueblo Anozira, McClintock Dr. at Guadalupe Rd., Tempe
            157,359       769,000  
Raintree Ranch, Ray Road at Price Road, Chandler
            136,230       714,813  
Rancho Encanto, 35th Avenue at Greenway Rd., Phoenix
            70,859       246,440  
Red Mountain Gateway, Power Rd. at McKellips Rd., Mesa
            205,568       353,000  
Scottsdale Horizon, Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. and Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale
            10,337       61,000  
Shoppes at Bears Path, Tanque Verde Rd. and Bear Canyon Rd., Tucson
            65,779       362,000  
Squaw Peak Plaza, 16th Street at Glendale Ave., Phoenix
            60,728       220,000  
The Shoppes at Parkwood Ranch, Southern Avenue and Signal Butte Road, Mesa
            89,407       569,966  
Arizona, Total
            3,268,030       10,405,522  
                         
Arkansas
                       
Markham Square, W. Markham at John Barrow, Little Rock
            126,904       514,000  
Markham West, 11400 W. Markham, Little Rock
            178,210       769,000  
Westgate, Cantrell at Bryant, Little Rock
            52,626       206,000  
Arkansas, Total
            357,740       1,489,000  
                         
California
                       
580 Market Place, E. Castro Valley at Hwy. I-580, Castro Valley
            100,165       444,000  
Arcade Square, Watt Ave. at Whitney Ave., Sacramento
            76,497       234,000  
Buena Vista Marketplace, Huntington Dr. at Buena Vista St., Duarte
            90,805       322,000  
Centerwood Plaza, Lakewood Blvd. at Alondra Dr., Bellflower
            75,500       333,000  
Chino Hills Marketplace, Chino Hills Pkwy. at Pipeline Ave., Chino Hills
            308,420       1,187,000  
Creekside Center, Alamo Dr. at Nut Creek Rd., Vacaville
            116,229       400,000  
Discovery Plaza, W. El Camino Ave. at Truxel Rd., Sacramento
            93,398       417,000  
El Camino Promenade, El Camino Real at Via Molena, Encinitas
            129,753       451,000  
Freedom Centre, Freedom Blvd. at Airport Blvd., Watsonville
            150,241       543,000  
Fremont Gateway Plaza, Paseo Padre Pkwy. at Walnut Ave., Fremont
            194,601       650,000  
Greenhouse Marketplace, Lewelling Blvd. at Washington Ave., San Leandro
            238,664       578,000  
Hallmark Town Center, W. Cleveland Ave. at Stephanie Ln., Madera
            85,066       365,000  
Jess Ranch Marketplace, Bear Valley Road at Jess Ranch Parkway, Apple Valley
    (1 )(3)     306,962       0  
Jess Ranch Phase III, Bear Valley Road at Jess Ranch Parkway, Apple Valley
    (1 )(3)     155,508       794,664  
Marshalls Plaza, McHenry at Sylvan Ave., Modesto
            78,752       218,000  

 
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Center and Location
       
Building
Total
   
Land
Total
 
Menifee Town Center, Antelope Rd. at Newport Rd., Menifee
 
 
      248,797       658,000  
Prospectors Plaza, Missouri Flat Rd. at US Hwy. 50, Placerville
 
 
      228,345       866,684  
Rancho San Marcos Village, San Marcos Blvd. at Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos
 
 
      120,829       541,000  
San Marcos Plaza, San Marcos Blvd. at Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos
 
 
      81,086       116,000  
Shasta Crossroads, Churn Creek Rd. at Dana Dr., Redding
 
 
      252,802       520,000  
Silver Creek Plaza, E. Capital Expressway at Silver Creek Blvd., San Jose
 
 
      199,179       573,000  
Southampton Center, IH-780 at Southampton Rd., Benecia
 
 
      162,799       596,000  
Stony Point Plaza, Stony Point Rd. at Hwy. 12, Santa Rosa
 
 
      198,528       619,000  
Summerhill Plaza, Antelope Rd. at Lichen Dr., Sacramento
 
 
      133,614       704,000  
Sunset Center, Sunset Ave. at State Hwy. 12, Suisun City
 
 
      85,238       359,000  
Tully Corners Shopping Center, Tully Rd at Quimby Rd, San Jose
    (1 )(3)     115,992       430,891  
Valley, Franklin Boulevard and Mack Road, Sacramento
            98,240       580,000  
Westminster Center, Westminster Blvd. at Golden West St., Westminster
            417,820       1,739,000  
California, Total
            4,543,830       15,239,239  
                         
Colorado
                       
Academy Place, Academy Blvd. at Union Blvd., Colorado Springs
            290,643       404,000  
Aurora City Place, E. Alameda at I225, Aurora
    (1 )(3)     547,283       2,260,000  
CityCenter Englewood, S. Santa Fe at Hampden Ave., Englewood
    (1 )(3)     359,305       452,941  
Crossing at Stonegate, Jordon Rd. at Lincoln Ave., Parker
    (1 )(3)     109,058       870,588  
Green Valley Ranch Towne Center, Tower Rd. at 48th Ave., Denver
    (1 )(3)     113,006       276,000  
Lowry Town Center, 2nd Ave. at Lowry Ave., Denver
    (1 )(3)     129,439       246,000  
River Point at Sheridan, Highway 85 and Highway 285, Sheridan
    (1 )(2)(3)     430,773       3,266,813  
The Gardens on Havana, Mississippi at Havana, Aurora
    (1 )(2)(3)     898,333       0  
Thorncreek Crossing, Washington St. at 120th St., Thornton
    (1 )(3)     386,130       1,156,863  
Uintah Gardens, NEC 19th St. at West Uintah, Colorado Springs
            212,638       677,000  
Westminster Plaza, North Federal Blvd. at 72nd Ave., Westminster
    (1 )     111,142       636,000  
Colorado, Total
            3,587,750       10,246,205  
                         
Florida
                       
Alafaya Square, Alafaya Trail, Oviedo
    (1 )(3)     176,486       915,000  
Argyle Village, Blanding at Argyle Forest Blvd., Jacksonville
            312,447       1,329,000  
Boca Lyons, Glades Rd. at Lyons Rd., Boca Raton
            113,689       545,000  
Clermont Landing, U.S. 27 & Steve's Road, Clermont
    (1 )(2)(3)     229,905       2,119,194  
Colonial Landing, East Colonial Dr. at Maguire Boulevard, Orlando
    (1 )     263,267       980,000  
Colonial Plaza, E. Colonial Dr. at Primrose Dr., Orlando
            496,751       2,009,000  
Countryside Centre, US Highway 19 at Countryside Boulevard, Clearwater
            242,123       906,440  
East Lake Woodlands, East Lake Road and Tampa Road, Palm Harbor
    (1 )(3)     140,103       730,000  
Embassy Lakes, Sheraton St. at Hiatus Rd., Cooper City
            179,933       618,000  
Epic Village - St. Augustine, SR 207 at Rolling Hills Dr., St. Augustine
    (1 )     53,625       773,626  
Flamingo Pines, Pines Blvd. at Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines
    (1 )(3)     126,419       707,075  
Flamingo Pines, Pines Blvd. at Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines
            236,292       739,925  
Hollywood Hills Plaza, Hollywood Blvd. at North Park Rd., Hollywood
            364,714       1,429,000  
Indian Harbour Place, East Eau Gallie Boulevard, Indian Harbour Beach
    (1 )(3)     163,521       636,000  
International Drive Value Center, International Drive and Touchstone Drive, Orlando
    (1 )(3)     185,664       985,000  
Kendall Corners, Kendall Drive and SW 127th Avenue, Miami
    (1 )(3)     96,515       365,000  
Lake Washington Crossing, Wickham Rd. at Lake Washington Rd., Melbourne
    (1 )(3)     118,828       580,000  
Lake Washington Square, Wickham Rd. at Lake Washington Rd., Melbourne
            111,811       688,000  
Largo Mall, Ulmerton Rd. at Seminole Ave., Largo
            575,350       1,888,000  
Market at Southside, Michigan Ave. at Delaney Ave., Orlando
            159,835       349,000  
Marketplace at Seminole Towne Center, Central Florida Greenway and Rinehart Road, Sanford
            497,261       1,743,000  
Northridge, E. Commercial Blvd. at Dixie Hwy., Oakland Park
    (1 )(3)     236,170       901,000  
Palm Coast Center, State Road 100 & Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast
    (1 )(3)     356,268       1,027,585  
Palm Lakes Plaza, Atlantic Boulevard and Rock Island Road, Maragate
    (1 )(3)     113,752       550,000  

 
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Center and Location
       
Building
Total
   
Land
Total
 
Paradise Key at Kelly Plantation, US Highway 98 and Mid Bay Bridge Rd, Destin
    (1 )(3)     271,777       1,247,123  
Pembroke Commons, University at Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines
    (1 )(3)     303,805       1,394,000  
Phillips Crossing, Interstate 4 and Sand Lake Road, Orlando
            145,704       697,000  
Phillips Landing, Turkey Lake Rd., Orlando
            286,038       311,000  
Pineapple Commons, Us Highway 1 and Britt Rd., Stuart
    (1 )(3)     249,014       762,736  
Publix at Laguna Isles, Sheridan St. at SW 196th Ave., Pembroke Pines
            69,475       400,000  
Quesada Commons, Quesada Avenue and Toledo Blade Boulevard, Port Charlotte
    (1 )(3)     58,890       312,000  
Shoppes at Paradise Isle, 34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin
    (1 )(3)     171,670       764,000  
Shoppes at Parkland, Hillsboro Boulevard at State Road #7, Parkland
    (1 )     145,652       905,000  
Shoppes of Port Charlotte, Toledo Blade Boulevard and Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
    (1 )(3)     3,921       176,720  
Shoppes of Port Charlotte, Toledo Blade Boulevard and Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
    (1 )(3)     41,011       276,000  
South Dade, South Dixie Highway and Eureka Drive, Miami
    (1 )(3)     219,473       1,230,000  
Sunrise West Shopping Center, West Commercial Drive and NW 91st Avenue, Sunrise
    (1 )(3)     76,321       540,000  
Sunset 19, US Hwy. 19 at Sunset Pointe Rd., Clearwater
            275,910       1,078,000  
Tamiami Trail Shops, S.W. 8th St. at S.W. 137th Ave., Miami
    (1 )(3)     110,867       515,000  
The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips, Dr. Phillips Boulevard and Sand Lake Road, Orlando
    (1 )(3)     326,250       1,495,000  
The Shoppes at South Semoran, Semoran Blvd. at Pershing Ave., Orlando
            101,535       451,282  
TJ Maxx Plaza, 117th Avenue at Sunset Blvd., Kendall
            161,572       540,000  
University Palms, Alafaya Trail at McCullough Rd., Oviedo
    (1 )     99,172       522,000  
Venice Pines, Center Rd. at Jacaranda Blvd., Venice
            97,303       525,000  
Vizcaya Square, Nob Hill Rd. at Cleary Blvd., Plantation
            112,410       521,000  
Westland Terrace Plaza, SR 50 at Apopka Vineland Rd., Orlando
            260,521       361,000  
Winter Park Corners, Aloma Ave. at Lakemont Ave., Winter Park
            102,397       400,000  
Florida, Total
            9,241,417       38,937,706  
                         
Georgia
                       
Brookwood Marketplace, Peachtree Parkway at Mathis Airport Rd., Suwannee
            373,594       1,459,000  
Brookwood Square, East-West Connector at Austell Rd., Austell
            253,448       971,000  
Brownsville Commons, Brownsville Road and Hiram-Lithia Springs Road, Powder Springs
            81,886       205,000  
Camp Creek Marketplace II, Camp Creek Parkway and Carmla Drive, Atlanta
            196,283       724,000  
Cherokee Plaza, Peachtree Road and Colonial Drive, Atlanta
    (1 )     99,749       336,000  
Dallas Commons, US Highway 278 and Nathan Dean Boulevard, Dallas
            95,262       244,000  
Grayson Commons, Grayson Hwy at Rosebud Rd., Grayson
            76,611       507,383  
Lakeside Marketplace, Cobb Parkway (US Hwy 41), Acworth
            321,688       736,000  
Mansell Crossing, North Point Parkway at Mansell Rd., Alpharetta
    (1 )(3)     102,931       582,833  
Perimeter Village, Ashford-Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta
            387,755       1,803,820  
Publix at Princeton Lakes, Carmia Drive and Camp Creek Drive, Atlanta
            68,407       336,000  
Reynolds Crossing, Steve Reynolds and Old North Cross Rd., Duluth
            115,983       407,000  
Roswell Corners, Woodstock Rd. at Hardscrabble Rd., Roswell
            318,499       784,000  
Sandy Plains Exchange, Sandy Plains at Scufflegrit, Marietta
    (1 )     72,784       452,000  
Thompson Bridge Commons, Thompson Bridge Rd. at Mt. Vernon Rd., Gainesville
    (1 )     92,587       540,000  
Georgia, Total
            2,657,467       10,088,036  
                         
Illinois
                       
Burbank Station, S. Cicero Ave. at W. 78th St., Burbank
            303,566       1,013,380  
Illinois, Total
            303,566       1,013,380  
                         
Kansas
                       
Kohl's, Wanamaker Rd. at S.W. 17th St., Topeka
            115,716       444,000  
Shawnee Village, Shawnee Mission Pkwy. at Quivera Rd., Shawnee
            135,139       10,000  
Kansas, Total
            250,855       454,000  
                         
Kentucky
                       
Festival at Jefferson Court, Outer Loop at Jefferson Blvd., Louisville
            218,396       1,153,000  
Millpond Center, Boston at Man O’War, Lexington
            151,567       773,000  
 


 
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Center and Location
       
Building
Total
   
Land
Total
 
Regency Shopping Centre, Nicholasville Rd.& West Lowry Lane, Lexington
 
 
      182,306       590,000  
Tates Creek, Tates Creek at Man O’ War, Lexington
 
 
      179,450       660,000  
Kentucky, Total
          731,719       3,176,000  
                       
Louisiana
                     
14/Park Plaza, Hwy. 14 at General Doolittle, Lake Charles
 
 
      175,068       535,000  
Danville Plaza, Louisville at 19th, Monroe
 
 
      141,380       539,000  
K-Mart Plaza, Ryan St., Lake Charles
    (1 )(3)     215,948       126,000  
Manhattan Place, Manhattan Blvd. at Gretna Blvd., Harvey
            281,615       718,339  
Orleans Station, Paris, Robert E. Lee at Chatham, New Orleans
            0       15,318  
Prien Lake Plaza, Prien Lake Rd. at Nelson Rd., Lake Charles
            213,618       64,950  
River Marketplace, Ambassador Caffery at Kaliste Saloom, Lafayette
    (1 )(3)     334,942       1,029,415  
Southgate, Ryan at Eddy, Lake Charles
            170,588       511,000  
Town & Country Plaza, U.S. Hwy. 190 West, Hammond
            227,352       645,000  
University Place, 70th St. at Youree Dr., Shreveport
    (1 )(3)     199,500       1,078,431  
Westwood Village, W. Congress at Bertrand, Lafayette
            141,346       942,000  
Louisiana, Total
            2,101,357       6,204,453  
                         
Maine
                       
The Promenade, Essex at Summit, Lewiston
    (1 )     205,034       962,667  
Maine, Total
            205,034       962,667  
                         
Missouri
                       
Ballwin Plaza, Manchester Rd. at Vlasis Dr., Ballwin
            200,915       653,000  
Western Plaza, Hwy 141 at Hwy 30, Fenton
    (1 )(3)     56,845       654,000  
Missouri, Total
            257,760       1,307,000  
                         
Nevada
                       
Best in the West, Rainbow at Lake Mead Rd., Las Vegas
            428,629       1,516,000  
Charleston Commons, Charleston and Nellis, Las Vegas
            332,539       1,314,791  
College Park S.C., E. Lake Mead Blvd. at Civic Ctr. Dr., North Las Vegas
            167,654       721,000  
Eastern Horizon, Eastern Ave. at Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Henderson
            210,287       478,000  
Francisco Centre, E. Desert Inn Rd. at S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas
            148,815       639,000  
Mission Center, Flamingo Rd. at Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas
            212,493       570,000  
Paradise Marketplace, Flamingo Rd. at Sandhill, Las Vegas
            148,713       323,556  
Rainbow Plaza, Phase I, Rainbow Blvd. at Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas
            136,369       514,518  
Rainbow Plaza, Rainbow Blvd. at Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas
            278,416       1,033,482  
Rancho Towne & Country, Rainbow Blvd. at Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas
            87,367       350,000  
Tropicana Beltway, Tropicana Beltway at Fort Apache Rd., Las Vegas
            640,798       1,466,000  
Tropicana Marketplace, Tropicana at Jones Blvd., Las Vegas
            144,628       309,912  
Westland Fair North, Charleston Blvd. at Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas
            598,213       1,008,451  
Nevada, Total
            3,534,921       10,244,710  
                         
New Mexico
                       
Eastdale, Candelaria Rd. at Eubank Blvd., Albuquerque
            117,623       601,000  
North Towne Plaza, Academy Rd. at Wyoming Blvd., Albuquerque
            108,059       607,000  
Pavillions at San Mateo, I-40 at San Mateo, Albuquerque
            195,944       791,000  
Wyoming Mall, Academy Rd. at Northeastern, Albuquerque
            267,847       271,407  
New Mexico, Total
            689,473       2,270,407  
                         
North Carolina
                       
Avent Ferry, Avent Ferry Rd. at Gorman St., Raleigh
            111,650       669,000  
Bull City Market, Broad St. at West Main St., Durham
            42,517       112,000  
Capital Square, Capital Blvd. at Huntleigh Dr., Cary
            143,063       607,000  
Chatham Crossing, US 15/501 at Plaza Dr., Chapel Hill
    (1 )(3)     96,155       424,000  
Cole Park Plaza, US 15/501 and Plaza Dr., Chapel Hill
    (1 )(3)     82,258       380,000  

 
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Center and Location
       
Building
Total
   
Land
Total
 
Falls Pointe, Neuce Rd. at Durant Rd., Raleigh
 
 
      193,331       659,000  
Galleria, Galleria Boulevard and Sardis Road, Charlotte
 
 
      328,144       799,000  
Harrison Pointe, Harrison Ave. at Maynard Rd., Cary
 
 
      130,934       1,297,306  
Heritage Station, Forestville Rd. at Rogers Rd., Wake Forest
    (1 )     68,641       392,000  
High House Crossing, NC Hwy 55 at Green Level W. Rd., Cary
            89,997       606,000  
Johnston Road Plaza, Johnston Rd. at McMullen Creek Pkwy., Charlotte
            79,508       466,000  
Leesville Town Centre, Leesville Rd. at Leesville Church Rd., Raleigh
            114,396       904,000  
Little Brier Creek, Little Brier Creek Lane and Brier Leaf Lane, Raleigh
            63,011       90,000  
Mineral Springs Village, Mineral Springs Rd. at Wake Forest Rd., Durham
            59,859       572,000  
Northwoods Market, Maynard Rd. at Harrison Ave., Cary
            77,802       431,000  
Parkway Pointe, Cory Parkway at S. R. 1011, Cary
            80,061       461,000  
Pinecrest Plaza, Hwy. 15-501 at Morganton Rd., Pinehurst
            250,140       1,438,000  
Ravenstone Commons, Hwy 98 at Sherron Rd., Durham
            60,424       374,000  
Six Forks Station, Six Forks Rd. at Strickland Rd., Raleigh
            467,270       1,843,000  
Steele Creek Crossing, York Rd. at Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte
            77,301       491,000  
Stonehenge Market, Creedmoor Rd. at Bridgeport Dr., Raleigh
            188,521       669,000  
Surf City Crossing, Highway 17 and Highway 210, Surf City
    (2 )     50,125       434,311  
Waterford Village, U.S. Hwy 17 & U.S. Hwy 74/76, Leland
    (2 )     71,121       1,426,594  
Whitehall Commons, NWC of Hwy. 49 at I-485, Charlotte
            444,496       360,000  
North Carolina, Total
            3,370,725       15,905,211  
                         
Oklahoma
                       
Market Boulevard , E. Reno Ave. at N. Douglas Ave., Midwest City
            35,765       142,000  
Town and Country, Reno Ave at North Air Depot, Midwest City
            128,231       540,000  
Oklahoma, Total
            163,996       682,000  
                         
Oregon
                       
Clackamas Square, SE 82nd Avenue and SE Causey Avenue, Portland
    (1 )(3)     136,739       215,000  
Oak Grove Market Center, SE Mcloughlin Blvd. & Oak Grove Ave., Milwaukie
            97,207       292,288  
Raleigh Hills Plaza, SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy and SW Scholls Ferry Road, Portland
    (1 )(3)     39,520       165,000  
Oregon, Total
            273,466       672,288  
                         
South Carolina
                       
Fresh Market Shoppes, 890 William Hilton Head Pkwy., Hilton Head
    (1 )(3)     86,120       436,000  
South Carolina, Total
            86,120       436,000  
                         
Tennessee
                       
Bartlett Towne Center, Bartlett Blvd. at Stage Rd., Bartlett
            192,324       774,000  
Commons at Dexter Lake Phase II, Dexter at N. Germantown, Memphis
    (1 )     61,538       272,792  
Commons at Dexter Lake, Dexter at N. Germantown, Memphis
    (1 )     166,958       740,208  
Highland Square, Summer at Highland, Memphis
            14,490       84,000  
Mendenhall Commons, South Mendenahall Rd. and Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis
    (1 )     83,847       250,000  
Ridgeway Trace, Poplar Avenue and Ridgeway Road, Memphis
    (2 )     227,652       102,111  
Summer Center, Summer Ave. at Waring Rd., Memphis
            137,462       560,000  
Tennessee, Total
            884,271       2,783,111  
                         
Texas
                       
10/Federal, I-10 at Federal, Houston
    (1 )     132,472       474,000  
Alabama-Shepherd, S. Shepherd at W. Alabama, Houston
            56,110       176,000  
Angelina Village, Hwy. 59 at Loop 287, Lufkin
            248,199       1,835,000  
Bayshore Plaza, Spencer Hwy. at Burke Rd., Pasadena
            121,434       196,000  
Bell Plaza, 45th Ave. at Bell St., Amarillo
    (1 )     130,529       682,000  
Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire at S. Rice, Houston
    (1 )     35,081       137,000  
Boswell Towne Center, Highway 287 at Bailey Boswell Rd., Saginaw
            87,835       137,000  
Braeswood Square, N. Braeswood at Chimney Rock, Houston
            103,336       422,000  
Broadway , Broadway at 59th St., Galveston
    (1 )     75,477       220,000  

 
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Center and Location
       
Building
Total
   
Land
Total
 
Broadway, S. Broadway at W. 9th St., Tyler
 
 
      60,400       259,000  
Calder, Calder at 24th St., Beaumont
 
 
      34,641       95,000  
Cedar Bayou, Bayou Rd., La Marque
 
 
      45,561       51,000  
Central Plaza, Loop 289 at Slide Rd., Lubbock
 
 
      151,196       529,000  
Centre at Post Oak, Westheimer at Post Oak Blvd., Houston
 
 
      182,070       505,000  
Champions Village, F.M. 1960 at Champions Forest Dr., Houston
    (1 )     384,581       1,391,000  
Coronado, 34th St. at Wimberly Dr., Amarillo
            48,149       201,000  
Crossroads, I-10 at N. Main, Vidor
            115,692       484,000  
Cullen Center, Cullen at Reed, Houston
            7,316       30,000  
Cullen Plaza, Cullen at Wilmington, Houston
    (1 )     84,517       318,000  
Custer Park, SWC Custer Road at Parker Road, Plano
            179,603       376,000  
Cypress Pointe, F.M. 1960 at Cypress Station, Houston
            287,364       737,000  
Eastpark, Mesa Rd. at Tidwell, Houston
            1,576       85,262  
Edgebrook, Edgebrook at Gulf Fwy., Houston
    (1 )     78,460       360,000  
Fiesta Trails, I-10 at DeZavala Rd., San Antonio
            488,370       1,589,000  
Fiesta Village, Quitman at Fulton, Houston
    (1 )     30,249       80,000  
Fondren/West Airport, Fondren at W. Airport, Houston
            37,117       223,000  
Food King Place, 25th St. at Avenue P, Galveston
            28,062       78,000  
Galveston Place, Central City Blvd. at 61st St., Galveston
            210,187       828,000  
Gateway Station, I-35W and McAlister Rd., Burleson
    (1 )     68,500       344,286  
Gillham Circle, Gillham Circle at Thomas, Port Arthur
            33,134       94,000  
Glenbrook Square, Telephone Road, Houston
    (1 )     77,890       320,000  
Griggs Road, Griggs at Cullen, Houston
    (1 )     80,116       382,000  
Harrisburg Plaza, Harrisburg at Wayside, Houston
    (1 )     93,438       334,000  
Heights Plaza, 20th St. at Yale, Houston
            71,777       228,000  
Horne Street Market, I-30 & Horne Street, Fort Worth
            42,267       223,463  
Humblewood Shopping Plaza, Eastex Fwy. at F.M. 1960, Humble
            275,446       784,000  
I-45/Telephone Rd. Center, I-45 at Maxwell Street, Houston
    (1 )     171,789       658,586  
Independence Plaza, Town East Blvd., Mesquite
            155,219       787,000  
Island Market Place, 6th St. at 9th Ave., Texas City
            27,277       90,000  
Jacinto City, Market at Baca, Houston
    (1 )     49,138       134,000  
Killeen Marketplace, 3200 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen
            251,137       512,000  
Kirby Strip Center, Kirby Dr, Houston
            10,000       37,897  
Lake Pointe Market Center, Dalrock Rd. at Lakeview Pkwy., Rowlett
            121,689       218,158  
Las Tiendas Plaza, Expressway 83 at McColl Rd., McAllen
    (1 )(3)     500,067       910,000  
Lawndale, Lawndale at 75th St., Houston
    (1 )     52,127       177,000  
League City Plaza, I-45 at F.M. 518, League City
    (1 )     126,990       680,000  
Little York Plaza, Little York at E. Hardy, Houston
    (1 )     117,353       483,000  
Lone Star Pavilions, Texas at Lincoln Ave., College Station
            106,907       439,000  
Lyons Avenue, Lyons at Shotwell, Houston
    (1 )     67,629       178,000  
Market at Nolana, Nolana Ave and 29th St., McAllen
    (1 )(3)     245,226       181,300  
Market at Sharyland Place, U.S. Expressway 83 and Shary Road, Mission
    (1 )(3)     427,912       543,000  
Market at Town Center, Town Center Blvd., Sugar Land
            375,547       1,733,000  
Market at Westchase, Westheimer at Wilcrest, Houston
            84,084       318,000  
Montgomery Plaza, Loop 336 West at I-45, Conroe
            305,671       1,179,000  
Moore Plaza, S. Padre Island Dr. at Staples, Corpus Christi
            533,577       1,491,000  
North Creek Plaza, Del Mar Blvd. at Hwy. I-35, Laredo
            448,756       1,251,000  
North Main Square, Pecore at N. Main, Houston
            18,515       64,000  
North Oaks, F.M. 1960 at Veterans Memorial, Houston
    (1 )     405,193       1,646,000  
North Park Plaza, Eastex Fwy. at Dowlen, Beaumont
    (1 )(3)     281,401       636,000  
North Towne Plaza, U.S. 77 and 83 at SHFM 802, Brownsville
    (1 )(2)     125,000       303,716  
North Triangle, I-45 at F.M. 1960, Houston
            16,060       113,000  
Northbrook Center, Northwest Fwy. at W. 34th, Houston
            173,288       655,000  

 
18

 

 

Center and Location
       
Building
Total
   
Land
Total
 
Northcross, N. 10th St. at Nolana Loop, McAllen
    (1 )(3)     76,391       218,000  
Northwest Crossing, N.W. Fwy. at Hollister, Houston
    (1 )(3)     304,064       884,000  
Oak Forest, W. 43rd at Oak Forest, Houston
            147,705       541,000  
Oak Park Village, Nacogdoches at New Braunfels, San Antonio
    (1 )     64,287       221,000  
Old Navy Building, 1815 10th Street, McAllen
    (1 )(3)     15,000       62,000  
Orchard Green, Gulfton at Renwick, Houston
            74,983       273,000  
Overton Park Plaza, SW Loop 820/Interstate 20 at South Hulen St., Ft. Worth
            463,302       1,636,000  
Palmer Plaza, F.M. 1764 at 34th St., Texas City
            196,506       367,000  
Parliament Square II, W. Ave. at Blanco, San Antonio
            54,541       220,919  
Parliament Square, W. Ave. at Blanco, San Antonio
            64,950       263,081  
Phelan West, Phelan at 23rd St., Beaumont
    (1 )(3)     82,221       88,509  
Phelan, Phelan at 23rd St, Beaumont
            12,000       63,000  
Pitman Corners, Custer Road at West 15th, Plano
            192,283       699,000  
Plantation Centre, Del Mar Blvd. at McPherson Rd., Laredo
            134,919       596,000  
Preston Shepard Place, Preston Rd. at Park Blvd., Plano
    (1 )(3)     363,337       1,359,072  
Randall's /Cypress Station, F.M. 1960 at I-45, Houston
            138,974       618,000  
Randall's /Kings Crossing, Kingwood Dr. at Lake Houston Pkwy., Houston
    (1 )     126,397       624,000  
Randall's /Norchester, Grant at Jones, Houston
            107,200       475,000  
Richmond Square, Richmond Ave. at W. Loop 610, Houston
            93,870       135,000  
River Oaks East, W. Gray at Woodhead, Houston
            71,265       206,000  
River Oaks West, W. Gray at S. Shepherd, Houston
            276,720       609,000  
Rockwall, I-30 at Market Center Street, Rockwall
            209,051       933,000  
Rose-Rich, U.S. Hwy. 90A at Lane Dr., Rosenberg
            103,385       386,000  
Sharyland Towne Crossing, Shary Rd. at Hwy. 83, Mission
    (1 )(3)     476,376       2,008,000  
Sheldon Forest North, North, I-10 at Sheldon, Channelview
            22,040       131,000  
Sheldon Forest South, North, I-10 at Sheldon, Channelview
    (1 )     75,340       328,000  
Shops at Three Corners, S. Main at Old Spanish Trail, Houston
    (1 )     247,129       1,007,143  
South 10th St. HEB, S. 10th St. at Houston St., McAllen
    (1 )(3)     103,702       368,000  
Southgate, Calder Ave. at 6th St., Beaumont
            33,555       118,000  
Southgate, W. Fuqua at Hiram Clark, Houston
    (1 )     124,454       533,000  
Spring Plaza, Hammerly at Campbell, Houston
    (1 )     59,166       202,000  
Starr Plaza, U.S. Hwy. 83 at Bridge St., Rio Grande City
    (1 )(3)     176,812       742,000  
Stella Link , Stella Link at S. Braeswood, Houston
            96,396       423,588  
Studemont, Studewood at E. 14th St., Houston
            28,466       91,000  
Ten Blalock Square, I-10 at Blalock, Houston
            97,217       321,000  
Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks Dr. at Jones Maltsberger Rd., San Antonio
    (1 )     162,882       730,000  
Tomball Marketplace, FM 2920 and Future 249, Tomball
    (2 )     100,341       963,246  
Valley View, West Ave. at Blanco Rd., San Antonio
            91,184       341,000  
Village Arcade, University at Kirby, Houston
            57,219       276,503  
Village Arcade-Phase II, University at Kirby, Houston
            28,371       60,099  
Village Arcade-Phase III, University at Kirby, Houston
            106,879       231,156  
Westchase Center, Westheimer at Wilcrest, Houston
            331,317       754,000  
Westhill Village, Westheimer at Hillcroft, Houston
            130,512       479,000  
Westwood Center, Culebra Road and Westwood Loop, San Antonio
    (2 )     9,780       683,618  
Texas, Total
            15,318,193       52,895,602  
                         
Utah
                       
Alpine Valley Center, Main St. at State St., American Fork
    (1 )(3)     224,654       447,045  
Taylorsville Town Center, West 4700 South at Redwood Rd., Taylorsville
            134,214       399,000  
West Jordan Town Center, West 7000 South at S. Redwood Rd., West Jordan
            304,899       814,000  
Utah, Total
            663,767       1,660,045  
                         
Washington
                       
Meridian Town Center, Meridian Avenue East and 132nd Street East, Puyallup
    (1 )(3)     143,012       535,000  

 
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Center and Location
       
Building
Total
   
Land
Total
 
Mukilteo Speedway Center, Mukilteo Speedway, Lincoln Way, and Highway 99, Lynnwood
    (1 )(3)     90,273       355,000  
Rainer Square Plaza, Rainer Avenue South and South Charleston Street, Seattle
    (1 )(3)     107,423       345,000  
South Hill Center, 43rd Avenue Southwest and Meridian Street South, Puyallup
    (1 )(3)     134,010       515,000  
Washington, Total
            474,718       1,750,000  
                         
Industrial
                       
                         
California
                       
Siempre Viva Business Park, Siempre Viva Rd. at Kerns St., San Diego
    (1 )(3)     726,766       1,760,000  
California, Total
            726,766       1,760,000  
                         
Florida
                       
1801 Massaro, 1801 Massaro Blvd., Tampa
            159,000       337,000  
Hopewell Industrial Center, Old Hopewell Boulevard and U.S. Highway 301, Tampa
            224,483       486,000  
Lakeland Industrial Center, I-4 at County Rd., Lakeland
            600,000       1,535,000  
Lakeland Interestate Industrial Park I, Interstate Drive and Kathleen Rd., Lakeland
            168,400       425,000  
Tampa East Industrial Portfolio, 1841 Massaro Blvd., Tampa
            512,923       1,342,000  
Florida, Total
            1,664,806       4,125,000  
                         
Georgia
                       
6485 Crescent Drive, I-85 at Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross
    (1 )(3)     360,460       965,000  
Atlanta Industrial Park , Atlanta Industrial Pkwy. at Atlanta Industrial Dr., Atlanta
            120,200       381,918  
Atlanta Industrial Park II & VI, Atlanta Industrial Pkwy. at Atlanta Industrial Dr., Atlanta
            382,100       1,214,068  
Atlanta Industrial Parkway, Atlanta Industrial Pkwy. at Atlanta Industrial Dr., Atlanta
            50,000       159,014  
Kennesaw 75, 3850-3900 Kennesaw Pkwy., Kennesaw
            178,467       491,000  
Riverview Distribution Center, Fulton Industrial Blvd. at Camp Creek Parkway, Atlanta
            265,200       1,301,791  
Sears Logistics, 3700 Southside Industrial Way, Atlanta
    (1 )(3)     402,554       890,000  
SouthPark 3075, Anvil Block Rd and South Park Blvd., Atlanta
            234,525       1,022,292  
Southside Industrial Parkway, Southside Industrial Pkwy. at Jonesboro Rd., Atlanta
            72,000       242,000  
Westlake 125, Camp Creek Parkway and Westlake Parkway, Atlanta
            154,464       422,048  
Georgia, Total
            2,219,970       7,089,131  
                         
Tennessee
                       
Crowfarn Drive Warehouse, Crowfarn Dr. at Getwell Rd., Memphis
    (1 )(3)     158,849       315,000  
Outland Business Center, Outland Center Dr., Memphis
    (1 )(3)     410,438       1,215,000  
Southpoint I & II, Pleasant Hill Rd. at Shelby Dr., Memphis
            570,940       1,127,000  
Tennessee, Total
            1,140,227       2,657,000  
                         
Texas
                       
1625 Diplomat Drive, SWC Diplomat Dr. at McDaniel Dr., Carrollton
            106,140       199,000  
610 and 11th St. Warehouse, Loop 610 at 11th St., Houston
    (1 )(3)     243,642       540,000  
610 and 11th St. Warehouse, Loop 610 at 11th St., Houston
            104,975       202,000  
610/288 Business Park, Cannon Street, Houston
    (1 )(3)     295,426       480,000  
Beltway 8 Business Park, Beltway 8 at Petersham Dr., Houston
            157,498       499,000  
Blankenship Building, Kempwood Drive, Houston
            59,729       175,000  
Braker 2 Business Center, Kramer Ln. at Metric Blvd., Austin
            27,359       93,000  
Brookhollow Business Center, Dacoma at Directors Row, Houston
            133,553       405,000  
Central Plano Business Park, Klein Rd. at Plano Pkwy., Plano
            137,785       415,000  
Claywood Industrial Park, Clay at Hollister, Houston
    (2 )     301,975       1,357,242  
Corporate Center Park I and II, Putnam Dr. at Research Blvd., Austin
            119,452       326,000  
Crestview, Bissonnet at Wilcrest, Houston
            8,970       35,000  
Crosspoint Warehouse, Crosspoint, Kirby near 610, Houston
            72,505       179,000  
Freeport Business Center, 13215 N. Promenade Blvd., Stafford
            251,385       635,000  
Freeport Commerce Center, Sterling Street and Statesman Drive, Irving
            50,590       196,000  
Houston Cold Storage Warehouse, 7080 Express Lane, Houston
            128,752       345,189  
Interwest Business Park, Alamo Downs Parkway, San Antonio
            219,244       742,000  

 
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Center and Location
       
Building
Total
   
Land
Total
 
Isom Business Park, 919-981 Isom Road, San Antonio
 
 
      175,200       462,000  
Jupiter Service Center, Jupiter near Plano Pkwy., Plano
 
 
      78,480       234,000  
Kempwood Industrial, Kempwood Dr. at Blankenship Dr., Houston
 
 
      113,218       327,000  
Kempwood Industrial, Kempwood Dr. at Blankenship Dr., Houston
    (1 )(3)     219,489       530,000  
Lathrop Warehouse, Lathrop St. at Larimer St., Houston
    (1 )(3)     251,890       435,000  
Manana Office Center, I-35 at Manana, Dallas
            223,128       470,000  
McGraw Hill Distribution Center, 420 E. Danieldale Rd, DeSoto
            417,938       888,000  
Midpoint I-20 Distribution Center, New York Avenue and Arbrook Boulevard, Arlington
            253,165       593,000  
Midway Business Center, Midway at Boyington, Carrollton
            141,246       309,000  
Navigation Business Park, Navigation at N. York, Houston
    (1 )(3)     238,321       555,000  
Newkirk Service Center, Newkirk near N.W. Hwy., Dallas
            105,892       223,000  
Northeast Crossing Office/Service Center, East N.W. Hwy. at Shiloh, Dallas
            78,700       199,000  
Northway Park II, Loop 610 East at Homestead, Houston
    (1 )(3)     303,483       745,000  
Oak Hills Industrial Park, Industrial Oaks Blvd., Austin
            89,858       340,000  
O'Connor Road Business Park, O’Connor Road, San Antonio
            150,091       459,000  
Railwood F, Market at U.S. 90, Houston
    (1 )(3)     300,000       560,000  
Railwood G, Mesa at U.S. 90, Houston
    (1 )(3)     210,850       562,665  
Railwood Industrial Park, Mesa at U.S. 90, Houston
    (1 )(3)     497,656       1,060,000  
Railwood Industrial Park, Mesa at U.S. 90, Houston
            402,680       1,141,764  
Randol Mill Place, Randol Mill Road, Arlington
            54,639       178,000  
Redbird Distribution Center, Joseph Hardin Drive, Dallas
            110,839       233,000  
Regal Distribution Center, Leston Avenue, Dallas
            202,559       318,000  
Rutland 10 Business Center, Metric Blvd. at Centimeter Circle, Austin
            54,000       139,000  
Sherman Plaza Business Park, Sherman at Phillips, Richardson
            101,137       312,000  
South Loop Business Park, S. Loop at Long Dr., Houston
    (1 )(3)     92,450       206,000  
Southpark A,B,C, East St. Elmo Rd. at Woodward St., Austin
            78,276       238,000  
Southpoint Service Center, Burleson at Promontory Point Dr., Austin
            57,667       234,000  
Southport Business Park 5, South Loop 610, Houston
            160,653       358,000  
Space Center Industrial Park, Pulaski St. at Irving Blvd., Dallas
            264,582       426,000  
Stonecrest Business Center, Wilcrest at Fallstone, Houston
            110,624       308,000  
Town & Country Commerce Center, I-10 at Beltway 8, Houston
            206,056       0  
West 10 Business Center II, Wirt Rd. at I-10, Houston
            82,658       147,000  
West Loop Commerce Center, W. Loop N. at I-10, Houston
            34,256       91,000  
West-10 Business Center, Wirt Rd. at I-10, Houston
            102,087       331,000  
Westgate Service Center, Park Row Drive at Whiteback Dr., Houston
            119,786       499,000  
Texas, Total
            8,502,534       20,934,860  
                         
Virginia
                       
Enterchange at Meadowville, 2101 Bermuda Hundred Dr, Chester
    (1 )(3)     226,809       845,717  
Enterchange at Northlake A, 11900-11998 North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland
            215,077       697,831  
Enterchange at Northlake C, North Lakeridge Parkway & Northlake Park Dr, Ashland
    (1 )(3)     293,115       677,794  
Enterchange at Walthall A & B, 1900-1998 Ruffin Mill Rd, Colonial Heights
    (1 )(3)     606,679       1,467,536  
Enterchange at Walthall C, 1936-1962 Ruffin Mill Rd, Colonial Heights
    (1 )(3)     261,922       864,840  
Enterchange at Walthall D, 1700-1798 Ruffin Mill Rd, Colonial Heights
            287,318       752,020  
Interport Business Center A, 4800-4890 Eubank Road, Richmond
    (1 )(3)     447,412       1,037,556  
Interport Business Center B, 4700-4790 Eubank Road, Richmond
    (1 )(3)     118,000       277,477  
Interport Business Center C, 5300-5390 Laburnum Ave, Richmond
    (1 )(3)     54,885       154,202  
Virginia, Total
            2,511,217       6,774,973  
                         
Other
                       
                         
Arizona
                       
Arcadia Biltmore Plaza, Campbell Ave. at North 36th St., Phoenix
            21,122       74,000  
Arizona, Total
            21,122       74,000  

 
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Center and Location
 
Building
Total
   
Land
Total
 
Texas
           
1919 North Loop West, Hacket Drive at West Loop 610 North, Houston
    139,449       157,000  
Citadel Plaza, Citadel Plaza Dr., Houston
    121,000       170,931  
Texas, Total
    260,449       327,931  
                 
Unimproved Land
               
                 
Arizona
               
Bullhead Parkway at State Route 95, Bullhead City
            312,761  
Lon Adams Rd at Tangerine Farms Rd, Marana
            422,532  
Southern Avenue and Signal Butte Road, Mesa
            63,336  
Arizona, Total
            798,629  
                 
California
               
Bear Valley Road at Jess Ranch Parkway Phase II, Apple Valley
            138,956  
Bear Valley Road at Jess Ranch Parkway Phase III, Apple Valley
            447,361  
California, Total
            586,317  
                 
Colorado
               
Highway 85 and Highway 285, Sheridan
            1,003,187  
Mississippi at Havana, Aurora
            669,953  
Colorado, Total
            1,673,140  
                 
Florida
               
SR 207 at Rolling Hills Dr, St. Augustine
            228,254  
State Road 100 & Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast
            292,288  
Young Pines and Curry Ford Rd, Orange County
            132,422  
Florida, Total
            652,964  
                 
Georgia
               
NWC South Fulton Parkway @ Hwy 92, Union City
            3,554,496  
Georgia, Total
            3,554,496  
                 
Louisiana
               
70th St. at Mansfield Rd., Shreveport
            41,704  
Ambassador Caffery at W. Congress, Lafayette
            34,915  
Louisiana, Total
            76,619  
                 
Nevada
               
SWC Highway 215 at Decatur, Las Vegas
            1,103,810  
Nevada, Total
            1,103,810  
                 
North Carolina
               
Creedmoor (Highway 50) and Crabtree Valley Avenue, Raleigh
            510,959  
Highway 17 and Highway 210, Surf City
            2,024,233  
U.S. 15-501 and Bruce Wood Rd, Southern Pines
            1,047,000  
U.S. Highway 1 at Caveness Farms Rd., Wake Forest
            3,479,317  
U.S. Hwy 17 & U.S. Hwy 74/76, Leland
            549,727  
North Carolina, Total
            7,611,236  
                 
Tennessee
               
Poplar Avenue and Ridgeway Road, Memphis
            173,804  
Tennessee, Total
            173,804  
                 
Texas
               
9th Ave. at 25th St., Port Arthur
            243,000  
Bissonnet at Wilcrest, Houston
            84,629  
Citadel Plaza at 610 North Loop, Houston
            137,000  

 
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Center and Location
Building
Total
 
Land
Total
 
Culebra Road and Westwood Loop, San Antonio
      403,366  
East Orem, Houston
      122,000  
FM 1957 (Potranco Road) and FM 211, San Antonio
      8,655,372  
FM 2920 and Highway 249, Tomball
      1,467,754  
Highway 3 at Highway 1765, Texas City
      201,000  
Kirkwood at Dashwood Drive, Houston
      322,000  
Leslie Rd. at Bandera Rd., Helotes
      74,052  
Mesa Road at Tidwell, Houston
      35,898  
Nolana Ave and 29th St., McAllen
      163,350  
Northwest Freeway at Gessner, Houston
      117,612  
River Pointe Drive at Interstate 45, Conroe
      118,483  
Rock Prairie Rd. at Hwy. 6, College Station
      2,867,990  
SH 151 and Ingram Rd, San Antonio
      369,389  
Shary Rd. at North Hwy. 83, Mission
      1,607,364  
U.S. 77 and 83 at SHFM 802, Brownsville
      954,835  
US Hwy 281 at Wilderness Oaks, San Antonio
      1,269,774  
West Little York at Interstate 45, Houston
      161,000  
West Loop North at Interstate 10, Houston
      145,000  
Texas, Total
      19,520,868  
           
Utah
         
South 300 West & West Paxton Avenue, Salt Lake City
      324,958  
Utah, Total
      324,958  

 
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Property Listing Summary
as of December 31, 2009
 
                   
All Properties by State
 
Number of Properties
   
Building
   
Land Total
 
Arizona
    23       3,289,152       11,278,151  
Arkansas
    3       357,740       1,489,000  
California
    29       5,270,596       17,585,556  
Colorado
    11       3,587,750       11,919,345  
Florida
    51       10,906,223       43,715,670  
Georgia
    23       4,877,437       20,731,663  
Illinois
    1       303,566       1,013,380  
Kansas
    2       250,855       454,000  
Kentucky
    4       731,719       3,176,000  
Louisiana
    11       2,101,357       6,281,072  
Maine
    1       205,034       962,667  
Missouri
    2       257,760       1,307,000  
Nevada
    12       3,534,921       11,348,520  
New Mexico
    4       689,473       2,270,407  
North Carolina
    24       3,370,725       23,516,447  
Oklahoma
    2       163,996       682,000  
Oregon
    3       273,466       672,288  
South Carolina
    1       86,120       436,000  
Tennessee
    9       2,024,498       5,613,915  
Texas
    154       24,081,176       93,679,261  
Utah
    3       663,767       1,985,003  
Virginia
    9       2,511,217       6,774,973  
Washington
    4       474,718       1,750,000  
Grand Total
    386       70,013,266       268,642,318  
                         
Total Retail
    307       52,966,175       188,822,582  
Total Industrial
    76       16,765,520       43,340,964  
Total Other
    3       281,571       401,931  
Total Unimproved Land
                    36,076,841  
 

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Total square footage includes 464,561 square feet of building area and 13,354,380 square feet of land leased from others.
 
Footnotes for detail property listing:
(1)
Denotes property is held by a real estate joint venture or partnership; however, the building and land square feet figures include our partners’ ownership interest in the property.
 
(2)
Denotes property currently under development.
 
(3)
Denotes properties that are not consolidated under generally accepted accounting principles.
 

NOTE:
Square feet are reflective of area available to be leased.  Certain listed properties may have additional square feet that are not owned by us.


 
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General.  In 2009, no single property accounted for more than 1.8% of our total assets or 1.6% of revenues.  The five largest properties, in the aggregate, represented approximately 7.1% of our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009; otherwise, none of the remaining properties accounted for more than 1.1% of our revenues during the same period.  As of December 31, 2009, the weighted average occupancy rate for all of our improved properties was 90.8% compared to 92.6% as of December 31, 2008.  The average effective annual rental per square foot was approximately $13.31 in 2009, $13.16 in 2008, $12.57 in 2007, $12.12 in 2006 and $11.38 in 2005 for retail properties and $4.90 in 2009, $4.98 in 2008, $4.86 in 2007, $4.91 in 2006 and $4.89 in 2005 for industrial properties.

The majority of our properties are owned directly by us (subject in some cases to mortgages), although our interests in some properties are held indirectly through interests in real estate joint ventures or under long-term leases.  In our opinion, our properties are well maintained and in good repair, suitable for their intended uses, and adequately covered by insurance.

We participate in 67 real estate joint ventures or partnerships that hold 145 of our properties.  Our ownership interest ranges from 7.8% to 99%; we are normally the managing or operating partner and receive a fee for acting in this capacity.

We may use a DownREIT operating partnership structure in the acquisition of some real estate properties.  In these transactions, a fair value purchase price is agreed upon between us, as general partner of the DownREIT, and the seller where the seller receives operating partnership units in exchange for some or all of its ownership interest in the property.  Each operating partnership unit is the equivalent of one of our common shares of beneficial interest (“common shares”).  These units generally allow our partners the right to put their limited partnership units’ interest to us on or after the first anniversary of the entity’s formation.  We may acquire these limited partnership units for either cash or a fixed number of our common shares at our discretion.

Shopping Centers. At December 31, 2009, we owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 298 developed income-producing properties and nine properties under various stages of construction and development, which are located in 22 states spanning the country from coast to coast.

Our shopping centers are primarily neighborhood and community shopping centers that typically range in size from 50,000 to 650,000 square feet of building area, as distinguished from large regional enclosed malls and small strip centers, which generally contain 5,000 to 25,000 square feet.  Almost none of the centers have climatized common areas, but are designed to allow retail customers to park their automobiles in close proximity to any retailer in the center.  Our centers are customarily constructed of masonry, steel and glass, and all have lighted, paved parking areas, which are typically landscaped with berms, trees and shrubs.  They are generally located at major intersections in close proximity to neighborhoods that have existing populations sufficient to support retail activities of the types conducted in our centers.

We have approximately 6,900 separate leases with 5,000 different tenants.  Included among our top revenue-producing tenants are:  The Kroger Co., T.J.X. Companies, Safeway, Ross Stores, Publix, Home Depot, Office Depot, Petsmart and Gap (primarily Old Navy stores).  The diversity of our tenant base is also evidenced by the fact that our largest tenant accounted for only 2.6% of rental revenues during 2009.


 
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As of December 31, 2009, lease expirations for the next ten years, assuming tenants do not exercise renewal options, are as follows:

                     
Annual Net Rent
of Expiring Leases
 
Year
 
Number of
Expiring Leases
   
Square Feet of
Expiring Leases
(000’s)
   
Percentage of
Leaseable
Square Feet
   
Total
(000’s)
   
Per Square
Foot
 
2010
    946       4,331       10.56     $ 54,418     $ 12.56  
2011
    1,028       4,945       12.06       66,584       13.46  
2012
    867       4,590       11.19       61,402       13.38  
2013
    740       5,183       12.64       59,370       11.45  
2014
    647       4,809       11.73       55,955       11.64  
2015
    266       2,567       6.26       28,201       10.99  
2016
    116       1,467       3.58       16,791       11.45  
2017
    106       1,257       3.07       18,344       14.59  
2018
    96       1,054       2.57       15,719       14.91  
2019
    85       1,165       2.84       16,074       13.80  

In the ordinary course of business, we have tenants who cease making payments under their leases or who file for bankruptcy protection.  We are unable to predict or forecast the timing of store closings or unexpected vacancies.  While we believe the effect of this will not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity due to the significant diversification of our tenant base, the uncertainty in the economy and commercial credit markets could result in a negative impact.

Our shopping center leases have lease terms generally ranging from three to five years for tenant space under 5,000 square feet and from 10 to 25 years for tenant space over 10,000 square feet.  Leases with primary lease terms in excess of 10 years, generally for anchor and out-parcels, frequently contain renewal options which allow the tenant to extend the term of the lease for one or more additional periods, with each of these periods generally being of a shorter duration than the primary lease term.  The rental rates paid during a renewal period are generally based upon the rental rate for the primary term; sometimes adjusted for inflation, market conditions or an amount of the tenant's sales during the primary term.

Most of our leases provide for the monthly payment in advance of fixed minimum rentals, the tenants' pro rata share of ad valorem taxes, insurance (including fire and extended coverage, rent insurance and liability insurance) and common area maintenance for the center (based on estimates of the costs for these items).  They also provide for the payment of additional rentals based on a percentage of the tenants' sales.  Utilities are generally paid directly by tenants except where common metering exists with respect to a center.  In this case we make payments for the utilities, and the tenants reimburse us on a monthly basis.  Generally, our leases prohibit the tenant from assigning or subletting its space.  They also require the tenant to use its space for the purpose designated in its lease agreement and to operate its business on a continuous basis.  Some of the lease agreements with major tenants contain modifications of these basic provisions in view of the financial condition, stability or desirability of those tenants.  Where a tenant is granted the right to assign its space, the lease agreement generally provides that the original lessee will remain liable for the payment of the lease obligations under that lease agreement.

There were no acquisitions of retail properties during 2009.

As of March 31, 2009, we contributed the final four properties to the joint venture with Hines REIT Retail Holdings, LLC with an aggregate value of approximately $66.8 million, and aggregating approximately 0.4 million square feet.  These four shopping centers are located one each in Florida and North Carolina and two in Georgia, and we received net proceeds of approximately $20.6 million.  These contributions included loan assumptions on each of the properties, which transferred secured debt totaling approximately $34.6 million to the consolidated joint venture.

 
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In October 2009, we contributed four Florida properties with an aggregate value of approximately $114.3 million, and aggregating 0.8 million square feet, to an unconsolidated real estate joint venture.  We sold an 80% interest in this joint venture to an institutional investor, and we received net proceeds of $85.9 million and realized a gain of $10.1 million.  Subsequent to December 31, 2009, two additional properties were contributed to the unconsolidated joint venture for $47.3 million, which included loan assumptions of $28.1 million and net proceeds of $14.0 million.

During 2009, we sold 12 retail properties, six of which were located in Texas and two each in Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina.  Also, we sold 11 retail buildings at seven operating properties, of which five buildings were located in Louisiana, four in Nevada and one each in Arizona and New Mexico.  Gross sales proceeds from these dispositions totaled $189.4 million and generated gains of $63.6 million.

Impairments, related to our retail properties, of $5.7 million, including two properties associated with the anticipated contribution to an unconsolidated joint venture, were recognized for the year ended December 31, 2009, of which $3.5 million is included in discontinued operations.

Industrial Properties.  At December 31, 2009, we owned, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, 76 industrial projects, including one project under construction, and three other operating properties totaling approximately 17.0 million square feet of building area.  Our industrial properties consist of bulk warehouse, business distribution and office-service center assets ranging in size from 9,000 to 727,000 square feet.  Similar to our shopping centers, these properties are customarily constructed of masonry, steel and glass, and have lighted, concrete parking areas and are well landscaped.  The national and regional tenants in our industrial centers include Hitachi Transport Systems, Sears Logistics, Publix, Shell, Rooms to Go, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, General Electric Company, G.E. Polymershapes, Inc., Interline Brands, Inc., Rooftop Systems Inc., Wells Fargo Bank and Iron Mountain.  Our properties are located in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

There were no acquisitions of industrial properties during 2009.

During 2009, five industrial properties located in Texas were sold.  Gross sales proceeds totaled $20.0 million and generated gains of $7.2 million.

Impairments, related to our industrial properties, of $.3 million were recognized for the year ended December 31, 2009 and are included in discontinued operations.

Land Held for Development.  At December 31, 2009, we owned 42 parcels of unimproved land consisting of approximately 36.1 million square feet of land area located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.  These properties include approximately 3.4 million square feet of land adjacent to certain of our existing developed properties, which may be used for expansion of these developments, as well as approximately 32.7 million square feet of land, which may be used for new development.  Most of the land held for development is served by roads and utilities and are suitable for development as shopping centers or industrial projects, and we intend to emphasize the development of these parcels for such purpose.  Due to our analysis of current economic considerations, including the effects of tenant bankruptcies, lack of credit available to retailers and suspension of tenant expansion plans for new development projects and declines in the real estate values, plans related to our new development properties including land held for development changed, and the use of these assets was no longer certain which brought about an impairment charge.  Impairments, related to undeveloped land at our new development properties, of $32.8 million were recognized for the year ended December 31, 2009.

New Development Properties. At December 31, 2009, we had 10 projects under construction or in preconstruction stages with an estimated final square footage of approximately 2.7 million.  These properties are slated to be completed over the next one to four years, and we expect our investment on these properties to be $175.2 million, net of proceeds from land sales and tax incentive financing of $35.0 million.


 
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Merchant Development.  During 2009, we sold four land parcels, two of which were located in Texas and one each in Arizona and New Mexico.  Also, we sold an industrial building located in Texas and an unconsolidated joint venture interest in a shopping center located in Colorado.  Gross sales proceeds from these dispositions totaled $47.9 million, which were reduced by the release of a debt obligation of $11.7 million, and generated gains of $18.7 million.
 
ITEM 3.
Legal Proceedings
 
We are involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business.  While we are unable to predict with certainty the 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 consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 4.
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PART II
 
ITEM 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Our common shares of beneficial interest (“common shares”) are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "WRI."  As of January 31, 2010, the number of holders of record of our common shares was 2,961.  The closing high and low sale prices per common share as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, and dividends per share paid for the fiscal quarters indicated were as follows:

   
High
   
Low
   
Dividends
 
                   
2009:
                 
Fourth
  $ 20.86     $ 18.19     $ .250  
Third
    22.29       13.29       .250  
Second
    16.58       9.18       .250  
First
    20.72       8.41       .525  
                         
2008:
                       
Fourth
  $ 35.08     $ 10.10     $ .525  
Third
    40.00       27.38       .525  
Second
    38.71       30.32       .525  
First
    35.42       28.37       .525  
                         

The following table summarizes the equity compensation plans under which our common shares may be issued as of December 31, 2009:

   
Number of shares to
   
Weighted average
       
   
be issued upon exercise
   
exercise price of
   
Number of shares
 
   
of outstanding options,
   
outstanding options,
   
remaining available
 
Plan category
 
warrants and rights
   
warrants and rights
   
for future issuance
 
                   
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders
    4,436,143     $ 27.44       408,429  
                         
Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders
                 
                         
Total
    4,436,143     $ 27.44       408,429  


 
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Performance Graph

The graph below provides an indicator of cumulative total shareholder returns for us as compared with the S&P 500 Stock Index and the NAREIT All Equity Index, weighted by market value at each measurement point.  The graph assumes that on December 31, 2004, $100 was invested in our common shares and that all dividends were reinvested by the shareholder.
 
Comparison of Five Year Cumulative Return
 
Comparison of 5-year cumulative total return
   
2005
   
2006
   
2007
   
2008
   
2009
 
                               
Weingarten
    98.75       125.90       90.04       64.54       67.87  
S&P 500 Index
    104.91       121.48       128.16       80.74       102.11  
The NAREIT All Equity Index
    112.16       151.49       127.72       79.53       95.00  

There can be no assurance that our share performance will continue into the future with the same or similar trends depicted in the graph above.  We do not make or endorse any predications as to future share performance.
 

 
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ITEM 6.
Selected Financial Data
 
The following table sets forth our selected consolidated financial data and should be read in conjunction with "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" and the financial schedules included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

 
    (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)  
    Year Ended December 31,  
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
2006
   
2005
 
                               
Revenues (primarily real estate rentals)
  $ 572,108     $ 592,748     $ 561,200     $ 501,369     $ 452,929  
Expenses:
                                       
    Depreciation and amortization
    147,895       149,812       122,245       111,634       101,300  
    Other
    234,557       262,411       190,943       163,953       137,021  
           Total
    382,452       412,223       313,188       275,587       238,321  
Operating Income
    189,656       180,525       248,012       225,782       214,608  
Interest Expense, net
    (153,207 )     (156,318 )     (156,248 )     (148,052 )     (128,565 )
Interest and Other Income, net
    11,427       4,333       8,483       9,043       2,849  
Gain on Redemption of Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes
    25,311       12,961                          
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
    5,548       12,196       19,853       14,655       6,610  
Gain on Merchant Development Sales
    18,688       8,342       16,385       7,166       804  
(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes
    (6,338 )     10,219       (4,073 )     (1,366 )        
Income from Continuing Operations
    91,085       72,258       132,412       107,228       96,306  
Income from Discontinued Operations (1)
    58,925       80,339       103,840       178,519       107,101  
Gain on Sale of Property
    25,266       1,998       4,086       22,493       22,306  
Net Income
  $ 175,276     $ 154,595     $ 240,338     $ 308,240     $ 225,713  
                                         
Net Income Adjusted for Noncontrolling Interests
  $ 171,102     $ 145,652     $ 230,101     $ 301,826     $ 219,653  
                                         
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders
  $ 135,626     $ 109,091     $ 204,726     $ 291,725     $ 209,552  
Per Share Data - Basic:
                                       
     Income from Continuing Operations
  $ 0.70     $ 0.34     $ 1.18     $ 1.29     $ 1.15  
     Net Income
  $ 1.24     $ 1.29     $ 2.39     $ 3.33     $ 2.35  
     Weighted Average Number of Shares
    109,546       84,474       85,504       87,719       89,224  
Per Share Data - Diluted:
                                       
     Income from Continuing Operations
  $ 0.70     $ 0.34     $ 1.18     $ 1.29     $ 1.15  
     Net Income
  $ 1.23     $ 1.28     $ 2.35     $ 3.24     $ 2.31  
     Weighted Average Number of Shares
    110,178       84,917       88,893       91,779       93,166  
                                         
Property (at cost)
  $ 4,658,396     $ 4,915,472     $ 4,972,344     $ 4,445,888     $ 4,033,579  
Total Assets
  $ 4,890,385     $ 5,114,212     $ 4,992,636     $ 4,373,066     $ 3,737,741  
Debt, net
  $ 2,531,847     $ 3,148,636     $ 3,131,977     $ 2,899,860     $ 2,348,504  
                                         
Other Data:
                                       
     Cash Flows from Operating Activities
  $ 244,316     $ 220,150     $ 223,309     $ 242,592     $ 200,525  
     Cash Flows from Investing Activities
  $ 191,872     $ (115,391 )   $ (480,630 )   $ (314,686 )   $ (104,459 )
     Cash Flows from Financing Activities
  $ (341,550 )   $ (111,590 )   $ 252,095     $ 100,407     $ (97,791 )
     Cash Dividends per Common Share
  $ 1.28     $ 2.10     $ 1.98     $ 1.86     $ 1.76  
Funds from Operations: (2)
                                       
     Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders
  $ 135,626     $ 109,091     $ 204,726     $ 291,725     $ 209,552  
     Depreciation and Amortization
    162,644       162,035       141,150       131,792       125,742  
     Gain on Sale of Property
    (81,010 )     (70,068 )     (86,076 )     (172,056 )     (87,561 )
                          Total
  $ 217,260     $ 201,058     $ 259,800     $ 251,461     $ 247,733  
 
(1)
Generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires the operating results and gain (loss) on the sale of operating properties to be reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.


 
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(2)
The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines funds from operations (“FFO”) as net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses from sales of operating 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.

 
ITEM 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the 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 consolidated 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.  Effective January 1, 2010, the Texas Real Estate Investment Trust Act was replaced by the Texas Business Organizations Code.  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 of approximately 70.0 million square feet.  We have a diversified tenant base with our largest tenant comprising only 2.6% of total rental revenues during 2009.


 
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Our long-term strategy is to focus on increasing funds from operations (“FFO”) and shareholder value.  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.  During 2009, the depressed economic environment and capital markets caused us to refocus our efforts on maintaining our operating properties at current levels and managing our capital resources to ensure adequate liquidity needed to address our upcoming debt maturities.  Accordingly, we have taken a number of steps in 2009 as described below:

 
·
We issued 32.2 million common shares of beneficial interest (“common shares”) resulting in additional liquidity of $439.1 million.  These proceeds were used to fund the repurchases of $504.9 million principal of unsecured fixed rate medium term notes, 7% senior unsecured notes and 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes, significantly reducing our debt maturities for the years 2009 through 2011.  Although our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes do not mature until 2026, we believe market conditions make it highly probable they will be put back to us in 2011.
 
·
We issued $267.6 million of secured debt.
 
·
We issued $100.0 million of unsecured notes payable.
 
·
We entered into a joint venture to which we have contributed six properties valued at $160.8 million and to date have received net proceeds of approximately $99.9 million and a cash distribution of secured debt proceeds totaling $12.9 million.
 
·
We contributed the final four properties to a joint venture valued at approximately $66.8 million and received net proceeds of approximately $20.6 million.
 
·
We have sold operating and merchant build properties for approximately $257.2 million.

As a result of these transactions, we have built adequate levels of liquidity and reduced our debt maturities to very manageable levels.  We were able to reduce our debt maturities (including our revolver balance and the 3.95% unsecured convertible debt due in 2026 with put options in 2011) in 2009, 2010 and 2011 from $1.4 billion at December 31, 2008 to $463.8 million as of December 31, 2009, which, at this time, we are highly confident can be refinanced or extinguished upon maturity.  In February 2010, we successfully renegotiated our revolver credit facility for $500 million which matures in February 2013.  As of February 24, 2010, no amounts were outstanding under our revolving credit facility, and we had excess cash primarily invested in short-term investments totaling $115 million.

Looking forward to 2010, we will continue to focus our efforts on improving our operating fundamentals and increasing shareholder value.  We are also positioning ourselves to take advantage of growth opportunities as the markets begin to improve.  We are implementing a multifaceted approach to utilizing associates from leasing, acquisitions and new development to source these opportunities.  We are also leveraging their efforts with the relationships we have in the brokerage, banking and institutional arenas.  While the number of attractive acquisition and redevelopment opportunities entering the market has been minimal, we are focused on being properly positioned once the markets improve.

We strive 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.  While the availability and pricing of capital has improved since the beginning of the year, there can be no assurance that such pricing and availability will not deteriorate in the near future.

At December 31, 2009, we owned or operated under long-term leases, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures or partnerships, a total of 376 developed income-producing properties and 10 properties under various stages of construction and development.  The total number of centers includes 307 neighborhood and community shopping centers, 76 industrial projects and three other operating properties located in 23 states spanning the country from coast to coast.

We also owned interests in 42 parcels of land held for development that totaled approximately 36.1 million square feet.

We had approximately 6,900 leases with 5,000 different tenants at December 31, 2009.


 
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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.  Through this challenging economic environment, 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.  The weakened economy contributed to a drop in our occupancy from 92.6% at December 31, 2008 to 90.8% at December 31, 2009.  While we will continue to monitor the economy and the effects on our retailers, we believe the significant diversification of our portfolio both geographically and by tenant base and the quality of our portfolio, will allow us to maintain occupancy levels of above 90% as we move through next year, absent bankruptcies by multiple national or regional tenants.  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 1,237 new leases or renewals during 2009 totaling 5.9 million square feet, increasing rental rates an average of 2.2% on a cash basis.

New Development
At December 31, 2009, we had 10 properties in various stages of development.  We have funded $179.6 million to date on these projects and, at completion, we estimate our investment to be $175.2 million, net of proceeds from land sales and tax incentive financing of $35.0 million.  These properties are slated to be completed over the next one to four years with a projected return on investment of approximately 7.1% when completed.

We have approximately $182.6 million, net of impairment charges, in land held for development pending improvement in economic conditions.  Due to our analysis of current economic considerations, including the effects of tenant bankruptcies, lack of credit available to retailers and the suspension of tenant expansion plans for new development projects and declines in real estate values, our plans related to our new development properties including land held for development changed, and resulted in impairment charges.  Impairments, primarily related to undeveloped land at our new development properties, of $32.8 million and $52.5 million were recognized during 2009 and 2008, respectively.  While we will continue to monitor this market closely, we anticipate little if any investment in land held for development or new projects for 2010.

Merchant development is a program where we acquire or 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.  Disposition of land parcels are also included in this program.  We generated gains from this program during 2009 of approximately $18.7 million.  Our 2010 business plan calls for no material merchant development sales.

Acquisitions and Joint Ventures
Acquisitions are a key component of our long-term strategy, and joint venture arrangements are key to both our current and long-term strategy.  However, the turmoil in the capital markets and current economic conditions have significantly reduced transactions in the marketplace and, therefore, created uncertainty with respect to pricing.  Partnering with institutional investors through real estate 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 acquisition, leasing, property management and asset management, to the joint ventures.

There were no acquisitions of operating properties during 2009, and we do not anticipate any material purchases through the mid-year of 2010.

In October 2009, we entered into an agreement to contribute six retail properties, located in Florida and Georgia, valued at approximately $160.8 million to an unconsolidated joint venture in which we will retain a 20% ownership interest.  In 2009, we closed on four Florida properties with a total value of $114.3 million, aggregating 0.8 million square feet and received net proceeds of approximately $85.9 million.  We sold an 80% interest in this joint venture to an institutional investor, and realized a gain of $10.1 million.  Subsequent to December 31, 2009, two additional properties were contributed to the unconsolidated joint venture for $47.3 million, which included loan assumptions of $28.1 million and net proceeds of $14.0 million.

 
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As of March 31, 2009, we contributed the final four properties to the joint venture with Hines REIT Retail Holdings, LLC with an aggregate value of approximately $66.8 million, and aggregating approximately 0.4 million square feet.  These four shopping centers are located one each in Florida and North Carolina and two in Georgia, and we received net proceeds of approximately $20.6 million.  These contributions included loan assumptions on each of the properties, which transferred secured debt totaling approximately $34.6 million to the consolidated joint venture.

We have a real estate limited partnership with a foreign institutional investor to purchase up to $250 million of retail properties in various states.  Our ownership in this unconsolidated real estate limited partnership is 20.1%.  As of December 31, 2009, no properties had been purchased.

While we are not currently pursuing new joint ventures utilizing our current asset pool, we continue to monitor our joint venture relationships and evaluate whether new relationships could provide equity for new investments.  Although we have no current plans, it is uncertain whether we will be successful in completing any additional transactions in the near future.

Joint venture fee income for the year ended December 31, 2009 was approximately $6.3 million or a decrease from the prior year of $.9 million.  This fee income is based upon revenues, net income and in some cases appraised property values.  Due to decreases in these factors at our unconsolidated joint ventures, joint venture fee income has declined.  We anticipate these fees may marginally improve in 2010 over our current performance.

Dispositions
During 2009, we sold 12 retail properties, five industrial properties and 11 retail buildings at seven operating properties, for $209.4 million.  Although the availability of debt financing for prospective acquirers has been limited in the current capital markets, we expect to continue to dispose of selected non-core properties throughout 2010 as opportunities present themselves.  Dispositions are a key component of our liquidity strategy, and are also part of our ongoing management process where we prune from our portfolio, properties that do not meet our geographic or growth targets.  Dispositions provide capital, which may be recycled into properties that have high barrier-to-entry locations within high growth metropolitan markets.  Over time, we expect this to produce a portfolio with higher occupancy rates and stronger internal revenue growth.

Summary of Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).  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.  We believe the following critical accounting policies require more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition
Rental revenue is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, which begins the date the leasehold improvements are substantially complete, if owned by us, or the date the tenant takes control of the space, if the leasehold improvements are owned by the tenant.  Revenue from tenant reimbursements of taxes, maintenance expenses and insurance is subject to our interpretation of lease provisions and is recognized in the period the related expense is recognized.  Revenue based on a percentage of tenants' sales is recognized only after the tenant exceeds their sales breakpoint.  In addition, in circumstances where we would provide a tenant improvement allowance for improvements that are owned by the tenant, we would recognize the allowance as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.  Other revenue is income from contractual agreements with third parties, tenants or partially owned real estate joint ventures or partnerships, which is recognized as the related services are performed under the respective agreements.


 
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Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships
To determine the method of accounting for partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships, we apply the guidelines as set forth in GAAP.  Entities identified as variable interest entities are consolidated if we are determined to be the primary beneficiary of the partially owned real estate joint venture or partnership.

Partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships over which we exercise financial and operating control are consolidated in our financial statements.  In determining if we exercise financial and operating control, we consider factors such as ownership interest, authority to make decisions, kick-out rights and substantive participating rights.  If there are changes in these factors, these reconsideration events are assessed to determine if the consolidation treatment remains appropriate.  Management analyzes and assesses reconsideration events as soon as they become aware of them.  Partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships where we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but do not exercise financial and operating control, are accounted for using the equity method.  Decisions regarding consolidation of partially owned entities frequently require significant judgment by our management.  Errors in the assessment of consolidation could result in material changes to our consolidated financial statements.

Property
Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method, generally over estimated useful lives of 18-40 years for buildings and 10-20 years for parking lot surfacing and equipment.  Major replacements where the betterment extends the useful life of the asset are capitalized, and the replaced asset and corresponding accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts.  All other maintenance and repair items are charged to expense as incurred.  If we do not allocate these costs appropriately or incorrectly estimate the useful lives of our real estate, depreciation expense may be misstated.

Acquisitions of properties are accounted for utilizing the acquisition method and, accordingly, the results of operations of an acquired property are included in our results of operations from the date of acquisition.  Estimates of fair values are based upon future cash flows and other valuation techniques in accordance with our fair value measurements policy, which are used to record the purchase price of acquired property among land, buildings on an "as if vacant" basis, tenant improvements, other identifiable intangibles and any goodwill or gain on purchase.  Other identifiable intangible assets and liabilities include the effect of out-of-market leases, the value of having leases in place (“as is” versus “as if vacant” and absorption costs), out-of-market assumed mortgages and tenant relationships.  Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method, generally over estimated useful lives of 40 years for buildings and over the lease term which includes bargain renewal options for other identifiable intangible assets.  The impact of these estimates, including incorrect estimates in connection with acquisition values and estimated useful lives, could result in significant differences related to the purchased assets, liabilities and resulting depreciation or amortization.  Effective 2009, acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.

Property also includes costs incurred in the development of new operating properties and properties in our merchant development program.  Merchant development is a 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 non-operating properties are included in this program.  These properties are carried at cost and no depreciation is recorded on these assets until the commencement of rental revenue or no later than one year from the completion of major construction.  These costs include pre-acquisition costs directly identifiable with the specific project, development and construction costs, interest and real estate taxes.  Indirect development costs, including salaries and benefits, travel and other related costs that are directly attributable to the development of the property, are also capitalized.  The capitalization of such costs ceases at the earlier of one year from the completion of major construction or when the property, or any completed portion, becomes available for occupancy.  The impact of the estimates related to the allocation of indirect costs and interest could result in incorrect estimates in connection with determining the asset value which could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Property also includes costs for tenant improvements paid by us, including reimbursements to tenants for improvements that are owned by us and will remain our property after the lease expires.

Impairment
Our properties are reviewed for impairment, if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property, including any identifiable intangible assets (including site costs and capitalized interest), may not be recoverable.

 
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If such an event occurs for our properties, a comparison is made of the current and projected operating cash flows of each such property into the foreseeable future on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property.  Our carrying amounts are adjusted, if necessary, to the estimated fair value to reflect impairment in the value of the asset.  Fair values are determined by management utilizing cash flow models and market discount rates, or by obtaining third-party broker or appraisal estimates in accordance with our fair value measurements policy.

Our analysis of current economic considerations at each reporting period, including the effects of tenant bankruptcies, lack of credit available to retailers, the suspension of tenant expansion plans for new development projects, declines in real estate values and management‘s plans related to our new development properties including land held for development could result in an impairment charge.  Determining whether a property is impaired and, if impaired, the amount of required write-down to fair value requires a significant amount of judgment by management and is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation.  The evaluations used in these analyses could result in incorrect estimates when determining carrying values that could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Our investments in partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships are reviewed for impairment, if events or circumstances change indicating that the carrying amount of an investment may not be recoverable.  The ultimate realization is dependent on a number of factors, including the performance of each investment and market conditions.  We will record an impairment charge if we determine that a decline in the value of an investment is other than temporary.  A considerable amount of judgment by our management is used in this evaluation.  Our overall future plans for the investment, our investment partner’s financial outlook and our views on current market and economic conditions may have a significant impact on the resulting factors analyzed for these purposes.

Interest Capitalization
Interest is capitalized on land under development and buildings under construction based on rates applicable to borrowings outstanding during the period and the weighted average balance of qualified assets under development/construction during the period.  Differences in methodologies to calculate applicable interest rates and the cost of qualified assets can yield significant differences in the amounts capitalized and, as a result, the amount of depreciation recognized.

Fair Value Measurements
Certain financial instruments, estimates and transactions are required to be calculated, reported and/or recorded at fair value.  The estimated fair values of such financial items, including: debt instruments, impairments, acquisitions, investment securities and derivatives, have been determined using a market-based measurement.  This measurement is determined based on the assumptions that management believes market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.  As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy).

Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.  Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which is typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity.  In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.  The assessed inputs used in determining any fair value measurements could result in incorrect valuations that could be material to our consolidated financial statements.


 
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Deferred Charges
Debt financing costs are amortized primarily on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the terms of the debt.  Lease costs represent the initial direct costs incurred in origination, negotiation and processing of a lease agreement.  Such costs include outside broker commissions and other independent third party costs, as well as salaries and benefits, travel and other internal costs directly related to completing a lease and are amortized over the life of the lease on a straight-line basis.  Costs related to supervision, administration, unsuccessful origination efforts and other activities not directly related to completed lease agreements are charged to expense as incurred. Differences in methodologies to calculate and defer these costs can yield differences in the amounts deferred and, accordingly, the amount of amortization recognized.

Sales of Real Estate
Sales of real estate include the sale of shopping center pads, property adjacent to shopping centers, shopping center properties, merchant development properties, investments in real estate joint ventures and partnerships and partial sales to real estate joint ventures and partnerships in which we participate.

Profits on sales of real estate, including merchant development sales are not recognized until (a) a sale is consummated; (b) the buyer’s initial and continuing investments are adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay; (c) the seller’s receivable is not subject to future subordination; and (d) we have transferred to the buyer the usual risks and rewards of ownership in the transaction, and we do not have a substantial continuing involvement with the property.  A considerable amount of judgment by our management is used in this evaluation.

We recognize gains on the sale of real estate to joint ventures and partnerships in which we participate to the extent we receive cash from the joint venture or partnership, if it meets the sales criteria in accordance with GAAP, and we do not have a commitment to support the operations of the real estate joint venture or partnership to an extent greater than our proportionate interest in the real estate joint venture or partnership.

Accrued Rent and Accounts Receivable
Receivable balances outstanding include base rents, tenant reimbursements and receivables attributable to the straight-lining of rental commitments.  An allowance for the uncollectible portion of accrued rents and accounts receivable is determined based upon an analysis of balances outstanding, historical bad debt levels, tenant credit worthiness and current economic trends.  Additionally, estimates of the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims with respect to tenants in bankruptcy are considered in assessing the collectibility of the related receivables.  As these factors change, the allowance is subject to revision and may impact our results of operations.

Income Taxes
We have elected to be treated as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income we distribute to our shareholders.  To be taxed as a REIT, we must meet a number of requirements including defined percentage tests concerning the amount of our assets and revenues that come from, or are attributable to, real estate operations.  As long as we distribute at least 90% of the taxable income of the REIT (without regard to capital gains or the dividends paid deduction) to our shareholders as dividends, we will not be taxed on the portion of our income we distribute as dividends.

The Tax Relief Extension Act of 1999 gave REITs the ability to conduct activities which a REIT was previously precluded from doing as long as such activities are performed in entities which have elected to be treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries under the IRS code.  These activities include buying or developing properties with the express purpose of selling them.  We conduct certain of these activities in taxable REIT subsidiaries that we have created.  We calculate and record income taxes in our consolidated financial statements based on the activities in those entities.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between our carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards.  These are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is established for those assets we do not consider the realization of such assets to be more likely than not. We use estimates in preparing our deferred tax amounts and if revised, these estimates could impact our results of operations.

Additionally, GAAP 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.

 
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Results of Operations

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2009 to the Year Ended December 31, 2008

Revenues
Total revenues were $572.1 million for the year ended 2009 versus $592.7 million for the year ended 2008, a decrease of $20.6 million or 3.5%.  This decrease resulted from a decrease in net rental revenues of $24.8 million, which is offset by an increase in other income of $4.2 million.

This decrease in net rental revenues resulted primarily from a decline in occupancy, the $12.5 million decrease associated with the deconsolidation of four joint ventures as of December 31, 2008, and a reduction of $3.3 million from the sale of an 80% interest in four shopping centers in October 2009.  The increase in other income resulted primarily from an increase in lease cancellation income from various tenants.

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

   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Shopping Centers
    91.8 %     93.0 %
Industrial
    87.8 %     91.6 %
Total
    90.8 %     92.6 %

Expenses
Total expenses for 2009 were $382.5 million versus $412.2 million in 2008, a decrease of $29.7 million or 7.2%.  This decrease resulted primarily from the $17.6 million decrease in impairment losses for certain new development properties based on current economic conditions, changes in our new development business plans, the suspension in tenant expansion plans and declines in real estate values and the $10.5 million decrease in operating expenses.  The decrease in operating expenses from the prior year resulted primarily from a reduction in pre-acquisition and pre-development cost write offs and a decline in costs as a result of damage associated with Hurricane Ike in 2008.  Overall, direct operating costs and expenses (operating and net ad valorem taxes) of operating our properties as a percentage of rental revenues were 31.3% and 31.8% in 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense totaled $153.2 million for 2009, down $3.1 million or 2.0% from 2008.  The components of net interest expense were as follows (in thousands):

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Gross interest expense
  $ 161,015     $ 175,789  
Amortization of convertible bond discount
    4,969       8,521  
Over-market mortgage adjustment of acquired properties
    (4,061 )     (7,702 )
Capitalized interest
    (8,716 )     (20,290 )
                 
Total
  $ 153,207     $ 156,318  

Gross interest expense totaled $161.0 million in 2009, down $14.8 million or 8.4% from 2008.  The decrease in gross interest expense was due primarily to the reduction in the average debt outstanding, relating to the retirement of the convertible notes and other unsecured debt.  In 2009, the weighted average debt outstanding was $2.8 billion at a weighted average interest rate of 5.7% as compared to $3.2 billion outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 5.3% in 2008.  The decrease of $3.6 million in the amortization of convertible bond discount relates to the retirement of the convertible notes.  The decrease in over-market mortgage adjustment of acquired properties of $3.6 million resulted primarily from loan payoffs in 2008.  Capitalized interest decreased $11.6 million as a result of new development stabilizations, completions and the cessation of carrying costs capitalization on several new development projects transferred to land held for development.

 
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Interest and Other Income, net
Net interest and other income was $11.4 million in 2009 versus $4.3 million in 2008, an increase of $7.1 million or 165.1%.  This increase resulted primarily from the fair value increase of $7.2 million in the assets held in a grantor trust related to our deferred compensation plan.

Gain on Redemption of Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes
The gain in 2009 of $25.3 million resulted from the purchase and cancellation of $402.0 million of our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes at a discount to par value as compared to the $13.0 million gain from the purchase and cancellation of $37.8 million of our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes at a discount to par value in 2008.

Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
The decrease in net equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships of $6.6 million or 54.5% is primarily attributable to an increase in our share of impairment losses totaling $3.5 million with the remaining decrease resulting from a decline in income from our investments due to the cessation of carrying cost capitalization on several new development properties, a decline in occupancy, a note receivable write off and completions of new development and other capital activities.

Gain on Merchant Development Sales
Gain on merchant development sales of $18.7 million in 2009 resulted primarily from the gain on sale of a land parcel, the sale of an unconsolidated joint venture interest in a shopping center in Colorado and the sale of an industrial building.  The gain on merchant development sales of $8.3 million in 2008 resulted primarily from the sale of 24 land parcels plus the realization of a land parcel deferred gain totaling $2.1 million.

(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes
The increase in the tax provision of $16.6 million is attributable primarily to our taxable REIT subsidiary.  The benefit in 2008 associated with impairment losses and the write off of pre-development costs was greater compared to the activities in 2009.  Also, in 2009 we recorded a valuation allowance of $9.6 million associated with impairment losses and established a $6.3 million deferred liability associated with book-tax basis differentials.  The valuation allowance was established as the realization of these losses is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in the years the related properties are sold.

Gain on Sale of Property
The increase in gain on sale of property of $23.3 million is attributable primarily to the sale of an 80% interest in four shopping centers in October 2009 and the disposition of 11 retail buildings at seven operating properties during 2009.

Results of Operations
 
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2008 to the Year Ended December 31, 2007

Revenues
Total revenues were $592.7 million for the year ended 2008 versus $561.2 million for the year ended 2007, an increase of $31.5 million or 5.6%.  This increase resulted primarily from an increase in rental revenues of $30.9 million and other income of $.6 million.

Property acquisitions and new development activity contributed $26.7 million of the rental income increase with $4.2 million resulting from 1,243 renewals and new leases, comprising 6.3 million square feet at an average rental rate increase of 10.2%.

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

   
December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Shopping Centers
    93.0 %     95.1 %
Industrial
    91.6 %     92.0 %
Total
    92.6 %     94.4 %


 
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Other income increased by $.6 million from the prior year due from an increase in lease cancellation revenue from various tenants.

Expenses
Total expenses for 2008 were $412.2 million versus $313.2 million in 2007, an increase of $99.0 million or 31.6%.

The increases in 2008 for depreciation and amortization expense ($27.6 million), operating expenses ($13.9 million) and ad valorem taxes ($6.2 million) were primarily a result of the properties acquired and developed during the year.  In addition, operating expenses increased as a result of Hurricane Ike in 2008 and depreciation expense increased as a result of redevelopment activities.  In 2008, an impairment loss was recorded of $52.5 million due primarily to our new development properties based on current economic conditions; including the lack of credit available to retailers, a suspension in tenant expansion plans and declines in the real estate values.  The decrease in general and administrative expenses of $1.2 million results primarily from a reduction in our workforce.  Overall, direct operating costs and expenses (operating and ad valorem tax expense) of operating our properties as a percentage of rental revenues were 31.8% and 29.9% in 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense totaled $156.3 million for 2008, up by $.07 million or .04% from 2007.  The components of net interest expense were as follows (in thousands):

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Gross interest expense
  $ 175,789     $ 179,630  
Amortization of convertible bond discount
    8,521       8,097  
Over-market mortgage adjustment of acquired properties
    (7,702 )     (6,454 )
Capitalized interest
    (20,290 )     (25,025 )
                 
Total
  $ 156,318     $ 156,248  

Gross interest expense totaled $175.8 million in 2008, down $3.8 million or 2.1% from 2007.  The decrease in gross interest expense results primarily from a net gain of $2.8 million on the settlement of a forward starting swap in March 2008.  Over-market mortgage adjustment increased $1.2 million due primarily to a write-off of an intangible liability as a result of a loan pay off.  Capitalized interest decreased $4.7 million due to a decrease in the annualized average interest capitalization rate of 5.9% in 2008 compared to 8.4% in 2007.

Interest and Other Income, net
Net interest and other income was $4.3 million in 2008 versus $8.5 million in 2007, a decrease of $4.2 million or 49.4%. This decrease resulted from the fair value decline in the assets held in a grantor trust related to our deferred compensation plan and a reduction in interest earned from a qualified escrow account.  Offsetting this $7.0 million decrease is the interest earned on notes receivable from real estate joint ventures and partnerships for new development activities and other receivables.

Gain on Redemption of Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes
The gain results from the purchase and cancellation of $37.8 million of our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes at a discount to par value.

Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
Our equity in net earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships was $12.2 million in 2008 versus $19.9 million in 2007, a decrease of $7.7 million or 38.7%.  The decrease results primarily from our share of the write-off of pre-development costs of $4.6 million and impairment losses of $3.3 million in 2008.  No such activity is present in 2007.


 
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Gain on Merchant Development Sales
Gain on merchant development sales totaled $8.3 million in 2008, which resulted primarily from the sale of 24 land parcels plus the realization of a land parcel deferred gain totaling $2.1 million.  The activity in 2007 of $16.4 million resulted primarily from the sale of two vacant industrial buildings, the River Pointe apartments, a shopping center and 17 parcels of land.

(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes
The decrease of $14.3 million resulted primarily from the decrease in income at our taxable REIT subsidiary associated with a reduction in merchant development gains, write-off of pre-development costs and impairment charges.

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.  Under the current economic climate, little to no inflation is occurring.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

Our primary liquidity needs are paying our common and preferred dividends, maintaining and operating our existing properties, paying our debt service costs, excluding debt maturities, and funding capital expenditures.  We anticipate that cash flows from operating activities primarily in the form of rental revenues will provide all our capital needs including: common and preferred dividends, debt service costs, excluding debt maturities, and the capital necessary to maintain and operate our existing properties.  While our occupancy is projected to remain around the 90% level during 2010, the operating cash flow generated at that occupancy should remain adequate to provide capital for these liquidity needs.

The primary sources of capital for funding any debt maturities and acquisitions are our revolving credit facility; proceeds from both secured and unsecured debt issuances; proceeds from common and preferred capital issuances; cash generated from the sale of property and the formation of joint ventures; and cash flow generated by our operating properties.  Amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility are retired as needed with proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, common and preferred equity, cash generated from disposition of properties and cash flow generated by our operating properties.  As of December 31, 2009, we had no amounts outstanding under our $575 million revolving credit facility.  In February 2010, we renegotiated a new $500 million revolving credit facility, of which we have no outstanding amounts as of February 24, 2010.

The credit market turmoil affected our ability to obtain additional capital earlier in the year; however, we have been able to raise $1.2 billion of new capital thereby significantly improving our overall liquidity.  As described under Investing Activities and Financing Activities below, in 2009 we completed: 1) an offering for 32.2 million common shares with net proceeds totaling $439.1 million, 2) concurrent with the offering, we reduced our quarterly dividend rate per share from $.525 to $.25 which commenced with the second quarter 2009 distribution; 3) contributions of property to two joint ventures that provided $120.5 million in cash; 4) dispositions including merchant development sales of $257.2 million; 5) secured and unsecured loans totaling $267.6 million and $100.0 million, respectively and 6) a cash distribution of secured debt proceeds from an unconsolidated joint venture totaling $12.9 million.  If investment opportunities present themselves, we may consider adding some additional debt as long as we maintain acceptable overall levels of leverage.  There can be no assurance that we will obtain debt on terms acceptable to us.  We presently have $9.1 million of dispositions under contract or under letters of intent.  There can be no assurance that these transactions can be completed as planned.


 
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We have repositioned our future debt maturities to manageable levels.  During the second quarter of 2009, we repurchased $82.3 million principal amount of our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes.  In addition, we issued a tender offer for up to $427.9 million aggregate principal amount of a series of unsecured notes and our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes.  As a result of the tender offer, we repurchased $102.9 million principal amount of our unsecured notes and $319.7 million principal amount of our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes.  These transactions were primarily funded with excess cash from our April 2009 common equity issuance and our $575 million revolving credit facility.  In February 2010, we replaced our $575 million revolving credit facility with a $500 million three year facility.  We elected to reduce the amount of the facility based on current and projected future cash needs.

Our most restrictive debt covenants including debt to assets, secured debt to assets, fixed charge and unencumbered interest coverage and debt yield ratios, limit the amount of additional leverage we can add; however, we believe the sources of capital described above are adequate to execute our current business plan and remain in compliance with our debt covenants.

We have non-recourse debt secured by acquired or developed properties held in several of our real estate joint ventures and partnerships.  Off balance sheet mortgage debt for our unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships totaled $429.8 million of which our ownership percentage is $126.3 million at December 31, 2009.  Scheduled principal payments on this debt at 100% are as follows (in millions):

2010
  $ 56.7  
2011
    20.3  
2012
    22.0  
2013
    50.7  
2014
    108.5  
Thereafter
    171.6  
Total
  $ 429.8  

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 our joint venture partners’ consent or a third party consent for assets held in special purpose entities, which are 100% owned by us.

Investing Activities:

Acquisitions and Joint Ventures
Retail Properties.
There were no acquisitions of retail properties during 2009.

As of March 31, 2009, we contributed the final four properties to the joint venture with Hines REIT Retail Holdings, LLC with an aggregate value of approximately $66.8 million, and aggregating approximately 0.4 million square feet.  These four shopping centers are located one each in Florida and North Carolina and two in Georgia, and we received net proceeds of approximately $20.6 million.  These contributions included loan assumptions on each of the properties, which transferred secured debt totaling approximately $34.6 million to the consolidated joint venture.

In October 2009, we contributed four Florida properties with an aggregate value of approximately $114.3 million, and aggregating 0.8 million square feet, to an unconsolidated real estate joint venture.  We sold an 80% interest in this joint venture to an institutional investor, and we received net proceeds of $85.9 million and realized a gain of $10.1 million.  Subsequent to December 31, 2009, two additional properties were contributed to the unconsolidated joint venture for $47.3 million, which included loan assumptions of $28.1 million and net proceeds of $14.0 million.

Industrial Properties.
There were no acquisitions of industrial properties during 2009.


 
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Dispositions
Retail Properties.
During 2009, we sold 12 retail properties, six of which were located in Texas and two each in Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina.  Also, we sold 11 retail buildings at seven operating properties, of which five buildings were located in Louisiana, four in Nevada and one each in Arizona and New Mexico.  Gross sales proceeds from these dispositions totaled $189.4 million and generated gains of $63.6 million.

Industrial Properties.
During 2009, five industrial properties located in Texas were sold.  Gross sales proceeds totaled $20.0 million and generated gains of $7.2 million.

Merchant Development.
During 2009, we sold four land parcels, two of which were located in Texas and one each in Arizona and New Mexico.  Also, we sold an industrial building located in Texas and an unconsolidated joint venture interest in a shopping center located in Colorado.  Gross sales proceeds from these dispositions totaled $47.9 million, which were reduced by the release of a debt obligation of $11.7 million, and generated gains of $18.7 million.

New Development and Capital Expenditures
At December 31, 2009, we had 10 projects under construction or in preconstruction stages with a total square footage of approximately 2.7 million.  These properties are slated to be completed over the next one to four years, and we expect our investment on these properties to be $175.2 million, net of proceeds from land sales and tax incentive financing of $35.0 million.

Our new development projects are financed initially under our revolving credit facilities, using available cash generated from both secured and unsecured debt issuances, from common and preferred capital issuances and from dispositions of properties.

Capital expenditures for additions to the existing portfolio, acquisitions, new development and our share of investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships totaled $162.9 million in 2009, $437.7 million in 2008 and $1.1 billion in 2007.  We have entered into commitments aggregating $44.0 million comprised principally of construction contracts which are generally due in 12 to 36 months.

Financing Activities:

Debt
Total debt outstanding was $2.5 billion and $3.1 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Total debt at December 31, 2009 included $2.1 billion on which interest rates are fixed and $385.7 million, including the effect of $352.6 million of interest rate swaps, that bears interest at variable rates.  Additionally, debt totaling $1.2 billion was secured by operating properties while the remaining $1.3 billion was unsecured.  At December 31, 2009, we had $135.2 million invested in short-term cash instruments.

We had a $575 million unsecured revolving credit facility held by a syndicate of banks, which was amended and restated in February 2010 as discussed below.  The $575 million unsecured revolving credit facility provided a one-year extension option available at our request.  Borrowing rates float at a margin over LIBOR, plus a facility fee.  The borrowing margin and facility fee were priced off a grid that was tied to our senior unsecured credit ratings, which were 50.0 and 15.0 basis points.  This facility had a competitive bid feature that allowed us to request bids for amounts up to $287.5 million from each of the syndicate banks.

In February 2010, we entered into an amended and restated $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility.  The $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility expires in February 2013 and provides borrowing rates that float at a margin over LIBOR plus a facility fee.  The borrowing margin and facility fee are priced off a grid that is tied to our senior unsecured credit ratings, which are currently 275.0 and 50.0 basis points, respectively.  The facility also contains a competitive bid feature that will allow us to request bids for up to $250 million.  Additionally, an accordion feature allows us to increase the new facility amount up to $700 million.  As of February 24, 2010, no amounts were outstanding under this facility.  The available balance under our new revolving credit facility was $491.7 million at February 24, 2010, which is net of $8.3 million in outstanding letters of credit.

 
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We believe we were in full compliance with all our covenants as of December 31, 2009.  Our five most restrictive covenants include debt to assets, secured debt to assets, fixed charge and unencumbered interest coverage and debt yield ratios.  These ratios as defined in our agreements were as follows at December 31, 2009:

Covenant
 
Restriction
 
Actual
Debt to Asset Ratio
 
Less than 60.0%
 
46.4%
Secured Debt to Asset Ratio
 
Less than 30.0%
 
23.0%
Fixed Charge Ratio
 
Greater than 1.5
 
2.03
Unencumbered Interest Ratio
 
Greater than 2.0
 
3.33
Unencumbered Debt Yield Ratio
 
Greater than 13.0%
 
21.3%

In December 2009, we entered into 11 interest rate swap contracts with a total notional amount of $302.6 million, which have various maturities scheduled through February 2014.  These contracts have been designated as fair value hedges, and 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.  In February 2010, we settled $7 million of these swaps in conjunction with the repurchase of the related debt, which is not anticipated to have a material impact to our consolidated financial results.

At December 31, 2009, we had 13 interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges with an aggregate notional amount of $352.6 million that convert fixed interest payments at rates ranging from 4.2% to 7.5% to variable interest payments ranging from .3% to 6.1%.  At December 31, 2008, we had two interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges with an aggregate notional amount of $50.0 million that convert fixed interest payments at rates of 4.2% to variable interest payments of 2.0%.  We could be exposed to losses in the event of nonperformance by the counter-parties; however, management believes such nonperformance is unlikely.

During 2009, we entered into several secured notes, including the following:

 
·
A $103 million secured loan from a major life insurance company.  The loan is approximately 8.5 years at an interest rate of 7.49% and is collateralized by four properties.
 
·
A $70.8 million secured loan from a major life insurance company.  The loan is for seven years at a fixed interest rate of 7.4% and is collateralized by five properties.
 
·
A $57.5 million secured loan from a major life insurance company.  The loan is for 10 years at a fixed interest rate of 7.0% and is collateralized by 10 properties.
 
·
A $26.6 million secured loan from a major bank.  The loan is for a four year term with a one year extension option at a floating interest rate of 375 basis points over LIBOR with a 1.50% LIBOR floor.  This loan is collateralized by two properties.

The net proceeds received from these transactions were used to primarily reduce amounts outstanding under our $575 million revolving credit facility.

In August 2009, we sold $100 million of unsecured senior notes with a coupon of 8.1% which will mature September 15, 2019.  We may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, on or after September 15, 2014, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.  The notes were issued in denominations of $20 and integral multiples thereof and are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WRD”.  The net proceeds of $97.5 million were used to reduce amounts outstanding under our $575 million revolving credit facility.

During 2009, we elected to repurchase a portion of the 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes due 2026 in the open market.  We purchased and subsequently retired a face value of $82.3 million for $70.4 million, including accrued interest.  We originally issued $575 million of these notes in 2006 and the debentures are convertible under certain circumstances for our common shares 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.

 
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Also, we completed a cash tender offer in 2009 for $422.6 million face value on a series of unsecured notes and our convertible senior unsecured notes.  We purchased at par $20.6 million of unsecured fixed rate medium term notes, with a weighted average interest rate of 7.54% and a weighted average maturity of 1.6 years, and $82.3 million of 7% senior unsecured notes due in 2011.  In addition, we purchased $319.7 million face value of our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes for $311.1 million, including accrued interest and expenses.  The repurchases of our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes resulted in gains of $25.3 million in 2009, of which $135.2 million remain outstanding at December 31, 2009. 

Equity
Common and preferred dividends decreased to $168.6 million in 2009 compared to $213.6 million in 2008.  The quarterly dividend rate for our common shares was $.525 for the first quarter of 2009 and $.25 for the remaining quarters of 2009.  Our dividend payout ratio on common equity for 2009, 2008 and 2007 approximated 62.5%, 88.5% and 65.1%, respectively, based on FFO for the respective period.  These ratios are inclusive of the non-cash transactions including impairment charges and the gain on the redemption of the convertible senior unsecured notes in the respective periods.  Subsequent to December 31, 2009, our Board of Trust Managers approved an increase to our quarterly dividend rate to $.26 per share.

In April 2009, we issued 32.2 million common shares at $14.25 per share.  Net proceeds from this offering were $439.1 million and were used to repay indebtedness outstanding under our revolving credit facilities and for other general corporate purposes.  Additionally, we invested approximately $110 million of the proceeds in short-term cash instruments.

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 could purchase up to a maximum value of $300 million of our common shares during the following two years.  This program expired in July 2009, and no additional shares were repurchased during 2009.

In December 2008, we filed a universal shelf registration which is effective for three years.  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
We have debt obligations related to our mortgage loans and unsecured debt, including our credit facilities.  We have shopping centers that are subject to non-cancelable long-term ground leases where a third party owns and has leased the underlying land to us to construct and/or operate a shopping center.  In addition, we have non-cancelable operating leases pertaining to office space from which we conduct our business.  The table below excludes obligations related to our new development projects because such amounts are not fixed or determinable.  We have entered into commitments aggregating $44.0 million comprised principally of construction contracts which are generally due in 12 to 36 months.  The following table summarizes our primary contractual obligations as of December 31, 2009 (in thousands):
 
   
2010
   
2011
   
2012
   
2013
   
2014
   
Thereafter
   
Total
 
Mortgages and Notes
                                         
Payable: (1)
                                         
Unsecured Debt
  $ 118,080     $ 195,244     $ 253,498     $ 222,398     $ 342,158     $ 595,015     $ 1,726,393  
Secured Debt
    137,814       161,932       205,234       219,703       208,568       666,342       1,599,593  
                                                         
Ground Lease Payments
    3,586       3,570       3,382       3,352       3,118       126,761       143,769  
                                                         
Other Obligations (2)
    39,919       32,004       470                               72,393  
                                                         
Total Contractual Obligations
  $ 299,399     $ 392,750     $ 462,584     $ 445,453     $ 553,844     $ 1,388,118     $ 3,542,148  
 
______________________
(1)
Includes principal and interest with interest on variable-rate debt calculated using rates at December 31, 2009, excluding the effect of interest rate swaps.
(2)
Other obligations include income and ad valorem tax payments, commitments associated with our secured debt, contributions to our retirement plan and other employee payments.  Severance and change in control agreements have not been included as the amounts and payouts are not anticipated.


 
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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of December 31, 2009, none of our off balance sheet arrangements had a material effect on our liquidity or availability of, or requirement for, our capital resources.  Letters of credit totaling $7.2 million and $10.1 million were outstanding under the revolving credit facility at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

We have entered into several unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships.  Under many of these agreements, we and our joint venture partners are required to fund operating capital upon shortfalls in working capital.  We have also committed to fund the capital requirements of several new development joint ventures.  As operating manager of most of these entities, we have considered these funding requirements in our business plan.

Reconsideration events could cause us to consolidate these joint ventures and partnerships.  We evaluate reconsideration events as we become aware of them.  Some triggers to be considered are additional contributions required by each partner and each partners’ ability to make those contributions.  Under certain of these circumstances, we may purchase our partner’s interest.  Our material unconsolidated real estate joint ventures are with entities which appear sufficiently stable to weather the current market crisis; however, if market conditions were to continue to deteriorate and our partners are unable to meet their commitments, there is a possibility we may have to consolidate these entities.  If we were to consolidate all of our unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, we would still be in compliance with our debt covenants, and we believe there would not be a material change in our credit ratings.

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 guaranty for the payment of any debt service shortfalls on bonds issued in connection with the project.  The Sheridan Redevelopment Agency (“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 current and future retail sales, and, to the extent necessary, any amounts we may have to provide under a guaranty.  The incremental taxes and PIF are to remain intact until the earlier of the bond liability has been paid in full or 2030 (unless such date is otherwise extended by the Agency).  At inception on February 27, 2007, we evaluated and determined that the fair value of the guaranty was nominal to us as the guarantor.  However, a liability was recorded by the joint venture equal to net amounts funded under the bonds.

In connection with the above project, we and our joint venture partner were also signatories to a completion guaranty that required, among other things, certain infrastructure to be substantially completed and occupants of 75% of the retail space to be open for regular business as of December 31, 2008.  Under specified circumstances, the completion guaranty allowed for extension of the completion date until June 30, 2009.  At inception on February 27, 2007, we evaluated the guaranty and determined that its then fair value was nominal.  By a letter dated December 1, 2008, the guarantors requested extension of the completion date pursuant to the terms of the guaranty.  On December 16, 2008, one of the parties benefited by the guaranty filed a lawsuit against us alleging that we were not entitled to the extension and was seeking $97 million in liquidated damages together with other relief.  In July 2009, we settled the lawsuit.  Among the obligations performed or to be performed by us under the terms of the settlement are to cause the joint venture to purchase a portion of the bonds in the amount of $51.3 million at par plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of such purchase, and to the extent that the outstanding letter of credit supporting additional bonds totaling $45.7 million with a current term of 20 months is not replaced by an alternate letter of credit issued by another qualified provider on or before July 21, 2010, we will be obligated to provide up to 103% of the outstanding stated amount of the letter of credit as additional collateral in the form of either cash or a back-to-back letter of credit.

On July 22, 2009, as part of the settlement agreement, among other things, the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice; we loaned $52.0 million including accrued interest and fees to the joint venture which then purchased the bonds; and the completion guaranty was terminated.

Also in connection with the Sheridan, Colorado joint venture and the issuance of the related Series A bonds, we, our joint venture partner and the joint venture have also provided a performance guaranty on behalf of the Sheridan Redevelopment Agency for the satisfaction of all obligations arising from two interest rate swap agreements for the combined notional amount of $97 million that matures in December 2029.  We evaluated and determined that the fair value of the guaranty both at inception and December 31, 2009 was nominal.

 
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We have evaluated the remaining outstanding guaranties and have determined that the fair value of these guaranties is nominal.

In December 2009, an unconsolidated joint venture became a variable interest entity through the issuance of a secured loan since the lender has the ability to make decisions that could have a significant impact on the success of the entity.  The unconsolidated joint venture’s maximum exposure to loss is limited to the venture’s outstanding debt, which is approximately $68.7 million at December 31, 2009.

In July 2008, a 47.75%-owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture acquired an 83.34% interest in a joint venture owning a 919,000 square foot new development property to be constructed in Aurora, Colorado.  The acquired joint venture is a variable interest entity to the unconsolidated joint venture since it provided a guaranty on debt obtained by the acquired joint venture, which was approximately $44.3 million at December 31, 2009.  We have evaluated and determined that the fair value of the guaranty both at inception and December 31, 2009 was nominal.

In August 2008, we executed a real estate limited partnership with a foreign institutional investor to purchase up to $250 million of retail properties in various states.  Our ownership in this unconsolidated real estate limited partnership is 20.1%.  As of December 31, 2009, no properties had been purchased.

Funds from Operations

The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines FFO as net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses from sales of operating 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.


 
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FFO is calculated as follows (in thousands):
 
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
Net income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 135,626     $ 109,091     $ 204,726  
Depreciation and amortization
    144,211       150,137       129,946  
Depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships
    18,433       11,898       11,204  
Gain on sale of property
    (81,006 )     (70,066 )     (83,907 )
Gain on sale of property of unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships
    (4 )     (2 )     (2,169 )
Funds from operations
    217,260       201,058       259,800  
Funds from operations attributable to operating partnership units
                    4,407  
Funds from operations assuming conversion of operating partnership units
  $ 217,260     $ 201,058     $ 264,207  
                         
                         
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
    109,546       84,474       85,504  
Effect of dilutive securities:
                       
Share options and awards
    632       443       891  
Operating partnership units
                    2,498  
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
    110,178       84,917       88,893  

Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-17 (“ASU 2009-17”), “Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities.” ASU 2009-17 updated ASC 810, “Consolidations” and was intended to improve an organization’s variable interest entity reporting.  It will require a change in the analysis used to determine whether an entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity.  The analysis will be used to identify the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity.  The holder of the variable interest will be defined as the primary beneficiary if it has both the power to influence the entity’s significant economic activities and the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses or receive potentially significant benefits.  ASU 2009-17 also requires additional disclosures about an entity’s variable interest entities.  The update is effective for us on January 1, 2010.  We expect the adoption of this update to the codification will not materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-06 (”ASU 2010-06”), “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.”  ASU 2010-06 provides for new disclosures as well as, clarification of existing disclosures on fair value measurements including employers’ disclosures about postretirement benefit plan assets.  The update is effective for us beginning January 1, 2010, and we do not expect the adoption of ASU 2010-06 to materially impact our consolidated financial statements.
 
ITEM 7A.
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 December 31, 2009, we had fixed-rate debt of $2.1 billion and variable-rate debt of $385.7 million, after adjusting for the net effect of $352.6 million notional amount of interest rate swaps.  In the event interest rates were to increase 100 basis points and holding all other variables constant, annual net income and cash flows for the following year would decrease by approximately $3.9 million associated with our variable-rate debt, including the effect of the interest rate swaps.  The effect of the 100 basis points increase would decrease the fair value of our variable-rate and fixed-rate debt by approximately $12.5 million and $91.1 million, respectively.

 
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ITEM 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To the Board of Trust Managers and Shareholders of
Weingarten Realty Investors
Houston, Texas

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Weingarten Realty Investors and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Weingarten Realty Investors and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, on January 1, 2009, the Company changed its method of accounting for noncontrolling interests and for convertible and exchangeable senior debentures and retrospectively adjusted all periods presented in the consolidated financial statements.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 1, 2010, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
 
/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP
 
 
 
Houston, Texas
March 1, 2010
 

 
 
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
                   
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Revenues:
                 
  Rentals, net
  $ 554,107     $ 578,960     $ 548,050  
  Other
    18,001       13,788       13,150  
      Total
    572,108       592,748       561,200  
                         
Expenses:
                       
  Depreciation and amortization
    147,895       149,812       122,245  
  Operating
    102,966       113,493       99,607  
  Ad valorem taxes, net
    70,678       70,618       64,357  
  Impairment loss
    34,983       52,539          
  General and administrative
    25,930       25,761       26,979  
      Total
    382,452       412,223       313,188  
                         
Operating Income
    189,656       180,525       248,012  
Interest Expense, net
    (153,207 )     (156,318 )     (156,248 )
Interest and Other Income, net
    11,427       4,333       8,483  
Gain on Redemption of Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes
    25,311       12,961          
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
    5,548       12,196       19,853  
Gain on Merchant Development Sales
    18,688       8,342       16,385  
(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes
    (6,338 )     10,219       (4,073 )
      Income from Continuing Operations
    91,085       72,258       132,412  
Operating Income from Discontinued Operations
    3,160       11,617       20,181  
Gain on Sale of Property from Discontinued Operations
    55,765       68,722       83,659  
      Income from Discontinued Operations
    58,925       80,339       103,840  
Gain on Sale of  Property
    25,266       1,998       4,086  
Net Income
    175,276       154,595       240,338  
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
    (4,174 )     (8,943 )     (10,237 )
Net Income Adjusted for Noncontrolling Interests
    171,102       145,652       230,101  
Dividends on Preferred Shares
    (35,476 )     (34,711 )     (25,375 )
Redemption Cost of Preferred Shares
            (1,850 )        
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders
  $ 135,626     $ 109,091     $ 204,726  
                         
Earnings Per Common Share - Basic:
                       
  Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
  $ 0.70     $ 0.34     $ 1.18  
  Income from discontinued operations
    0.54       0.95       1.21  
  Net income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 1.24     $ 1.29     $ 2.39  
                         
Earnings Per Common Share - Diluted:
                       
  Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
  $ 0.70     $ 0.34     $ 1.18  
  Income from discontinued operations
    0.53       0.94       1.17  
  Net income attributable to common shareholders
  $ 1.23     $ 1.28     $ 2.35  
                         
Comprehensive Income:
                       
Net Income
  $ 175,276     $ 154,595     $ 240,338  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
                       
  Unrealized loss on derivatives
                    (5,014 )
  Loss on derivatives
            (7,204 )        
  Amortization of loss on derivatives
    2,481       2,095       878  
  Minimum pension liability adjustment
    3,237       (9,092 )     1,161  
      Total
    5,718       (14,201 )     (2,975 )
Comprehensive Income
    180,994       140,394       237,363  
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
    (4,174 )     (8,943 )     (10,237 )
Comprehensive Income Adjusted for Noncontrolling Interests
  $ 176,820     $ 131,451     $ 227,126  
                         
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 


 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
   
             
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
 
ASSETS
           
Property
  $ 4,658,396     $ 4,915,472  
Accumulated Depreciation
    (856,281 )     (812,323 )
Property, net
    3,802,115       4,103,149  
Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
    315,248       357,634  
Total
    4,117,363       4,460,783  
Notes Receivable from Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships
    317,838       232,544  
Unamortized Debt and Lease Costs, net
    103,396       119,464  
Accrued Rent and Accounts Receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $10,380 in 2009 and $12,412 in 2008)
    96,372       103,873  
Cash and Cash Equivalents
    153,584       58,946  
Restricted Deposits and Mortgage Escrows
    12,778       33,252  
Other, net
    89,054       105,350  
Total
  $ 4,890,385     $ 5,114,212  
                 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
Debt, net
  $ 2,531,847     $ 3,148,636  
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
    137,727       179,432  
Other, net
    114,155       90,461  
Total
    2,783,729       3,418,529  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies
            41,000  
                 
                 
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 2009 and 2008; liquidation preference $75,000
    3       3  
6.95% Series E cumulative redeemable preferred shares of beneficial interest; 29 shares issued and outstanding in 2009 and 2008; liquidation preference $72,500
    1       1  
6.5% Series F cumulative redeemable preferred shares of beneficial interest; 140 shares issued and outstanding in 2009 and 2008; liquidation preference $350,000
    4       4  
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest - par value, $.03 per share; shares authorized: 150,000; shares issued and outstanding:  120,098 in 2009 and 87,102 in 2008
    3,615       2,625  
Accumulated Additional Paid-In Capital
    1,958,975       1,514,940  
Net Income Less Than Accumulated Dividends
    (37,350 )     (37,245 )
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
    (23,958 )     (29,676 )
Shareholders' Equity
    1,901,290       1,450,652  
Noncontrolling Interest
    205,366       204,031  
Total Equity
    2,106,656       1,654,683  
Total
  $ 4,890,385     $ 5,114,212  
                 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 


 
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
 
(In thousands)
 
                   
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
                 
Net Income
  $ 175,276     $ 154,595     $ 240,338  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    151,888       157,894       134,676  
Write-off of pre-development/acquisition costs
            11,724          
Impairment loss
    38,836       52,539          
Equity in earnings of real estate joint ventures and partnerships, net
    (5,548 )     (12,196 )     (19,853 )
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
    6,083       13,496       12,452  
Gain on merchant development sales
    (18,688 )     (8,342 )     (16,385 )
Gain on sale of property
    (81,031 )     (70,720 )     (87,745 )
Gain on redemption of convertible senior unsecured notes
    (25,311 )     (12,961 )        
Distributions of income from unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships
    2,841       3,602       6,251  
Changes in accrued rent and accounts receivable, net
    (568 )     (11,255 )     (22,276 )
Changes in other assets, net
    (10,309 )     (29,669 )     (31,349 )
Changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses
    147       (36,397 )     4,852  
Other, net
    10,700       7,840       2,348  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    244,316       220,150       223,309  
                         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                       
Investment in property
    (108,914 )     (294,886 )     (753,462 )
Proceeds from sale and disposition of property, net
    333,412       265,421       341,383  
Change in restricted deposits and mortgage escrows
    20,480       2,688       56,331  
Notes receivable from real estate joint ventures and partnerships and other receivables:
                       
     Advances
    (100,800 )     (150,064 )     (145,735 )
     Collections
    22,301       46,254       82,852  
Real estate joint ventures and partnerships:
                       
Investments
    (5,247 )     (4,759 )     (78,794 )
Distributions of capital
    30,640       19,955       16,795  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    191,872       (115,391 )     (480,630 )
                         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                       
Proceeds from issuance of:
                       
     Debt
    367,640       258,060       33,092  
Common shares of beneficial interest, net
    439,272       101,016       4,010  
Preferred shares of beneficial interest, net
            117,891       387,678  
Purchase of marketable securities in connection with the legal defeasance of mortgage notes payable
                    (22,536
Repurchase of preferred shares of beneficial interest, net
            (195,824 )        
Repurchase of common shares of beneficial interest, net
                    (103,366 )
Principal payments of debt
    (578,390 )     (296,902 )     (89,419 )
Changes in unsecured revolving credit facility
    (383,000 )     128,000       237,000  
Common and preferred dividends paid
    (168,583 )     (213,569 )     (194,492 )
Debt issuance costs paid
    (6,446 )     (6,822 )     (1,451 )
Other, net
    (12,043 )     (3,440 )     1,579  
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (341,550 )     (111,590 )     252,095  
                         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    94,638       (6,831 )     (5,226 )
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1
    58,946       65,777       71,003  
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31
  $ 153,584     $ 58,946     $ 65,777  
                         
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
         


 
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED EQUITY
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Year Ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007

   
Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest
   
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
   
Treasury Shares of Beneficial Interest
   
Accumulated Additional Paid-In Capital
   
Net Income (Less Than) in Excess of Accumulated Dividends
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
   
Noncontrolling Interests (4)
   
Total
 
                                                 
Balance, January 1, 2007
  $ 4     $ 2,582     $ -     $ 1,179,950     $ (3,970 )   $ (12,500 )   $ 87,680     $ 1,253,746  
Net income
                                    230,101               10,237       240,338  
Issuance of Series F preferred shares
    2                       193,972                               193,974  
Issuance  of Series G preferred shares
    2                       193,548                               193,550  
Shares issued in exchange for non-controlling interests (4)
            17               13,848                       (13,865 )     -  
Shares issued under benefit plans
            8               7,747                               7,755  
Dividends declared – common shares (1)
                                    (169,117 )                     (169,117 )
Dividends declared – preferred shares (2)
                                    (25,375 )                     (25,375 )
Shares repurchased (3)
                    (41 )     (49,966 )                             (50,007 )
Shares repurchased and cancelled
            (42 )             (53,317 )                             (53,359 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
                                                    (10,912 )     (10,912 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
                                                    27,934       27,934  
Other comprehensive loss
                                            (2,975 )             (2,975 )
Other, net (4)
                            (286 )                     (4,189 )     (4,475 )
Balance, December 31, 2007
    8       2,565       (41 )     1,485,496       31,639       (15,475 )     96,885       1,601,077  
Net income
                                    145,652               8,943       154,595  
Issuance of Series F preferred shares
    2                       116,949       883                       117,834  
Redemption of Series G preferred shares
    (2 )                     (193,548 )     (1,850 )                     (195,400 )
Shares issued in exchange for non-controlling interests (4)
            1               1,093                       (1,094 )     -  
Issuance of common shares
            90               97,971                               98,061  
Shares issued under benefit plans
            9               8,703                               8,712  
Dividends declared – common shares (1)
                                    (177,975 )                     (177,975 )
Dividends declared – preferred shares (2)
                                    (35,594 )                     (35,594 )
Sale of properties with noncontrolling interests
                                                    116,541       116,541  
Treasury shares cancelled (3)
            (41 )     41                                       -  
Purchase and cancellation of convertible senior unsecured notes
                            (3,926 )                             (3,926 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
                                                    (9,962 )     (9,962 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
                                                    634       634  
Other comprehensive loss
                                            (14,201 )             (14,201 )
Other, net (4)
            1               2,202                       (7,916 )     (5,713 )
Balance, December 31, 2008
    8       2,625       -       1,514,940       (37,245 )     (29,676 )     204,031       1,654,683  
Net income
                                    171,102               4,174       175,276  
Shares issued in exchange for noncontrolling interests
            15               14,236                       (14,251 )     -  
Issuance of common shares
            966               438,089                               439,055  
Shares issued under benefit plans
            9               5,147                               5,156  
Dividends declared – common shares (1)
                                    (135,731 )                     (135,731 )
Dividends declared – preferred shares (5)
                                    (32,852 )                     (32,852 )
Sale of properties with noncontrolling interests
                                                    23,521       23,521  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
                                                    (16,368 )     (16,368 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
                                                    4,518       4,518  
Purchase and cancellation of convertible senior unsecured notes
                            (16,110 )                             (16,110 )
Other comprehensive income
                                            5,718               5,718  
Other, net
                            2,673       (2,624 )             (259 )     (210 )
Balance, December 31, 2009
  $ 8     $ 3,615     $ -     $ 1,958,975     $ (37,350 )   $ (23,958 )   $ 205,366     $ 2,106,656  

(1)
Common dividend per share was $1.275, $2.10 and $1.98 for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
(2)
Series D, E, F and G preferred dividend per share was $50.63, $173.75, $162.50 and $73.73, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2008, and $50.63, $173.75, $142.64 and $34.88, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2007.
(3)
A total of 1.4 million common shares of beneficial interest were purchased in 2007 and subsequently retired on January 11, 2008.
(4)
Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
(5)
Series D, E and F preferred dividend per share was $50.63, $173.75 and $162.50 for the year ended December 31, 2009.


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1.                Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business
Weingarten Realty Investors is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) organized under the Texas Real Estate Investment Trust Act.  Effective January 1, 2010, the Texas Real Estate Investment Trust Act was replaced by the Texas Business Organizations Code.  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 that include neighborhood and community shopping centers and industrial properties of approximately 70.0 million square feet.  We have a diversified tenant base with our largest tenant comprising only 2.6% of total rental revenues during 2009.

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

Basis of Presentation
Our 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 intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).  Such statements require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts on our consolidated financial statements.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition
Rental revenue is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, which begins the date the leasehold improvements are substantially complete, if owned by us, or the date the tenant takes control of the space, if the leasehold improvements are owned by the tenant.  Revenue from tenant reimbursements of taxes, maintenance expenses and insurance is subject to our interpretation of lease provisions and is recognized in the period the related expense is recognized.  Revenue based on a percentage of tenants' sales is recognized only after the tenant exceeds their sales breakpoint.  In addition, in circumstances where we provide a tenant improvement allowance for improvements that are owned by the tenant, we recognize the allowance as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.  Other revenue is income from contractual agreements with third parties, tenants or partially owned real estate joint ventures or partnerships, which is recognized as the related services are performed under the respective agreements.

Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships
To determine the method of accounting for partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships, we apply the guidelines as set forth in GAAP.  Entities identified as variable interest entities are consolidated if we are determined to be the primary beneficiary of the partially owned real estate joint venture or partnership.

Partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships over which we exercise financial and operating control are consolidated in our financial statements.  In determining if we exercise financial and operating control, we consider factors such as ownership interest, authority to make decisions, kick-out rights and substantive participating rights.  Partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships where we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but do not exercise financial and operating control, are accounted for using the equity method.


 
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Property
Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method, generally over estimated useful lives of 18-40 years for buildings and 10-20 years for parking lot surfacing and equipment.  Major replacements where the betterment extends the useful life of the asset are capitalized and the replaced asset and corresponding accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts.  All other maintenance and repair items are charged to expense as incurred.

Acquisitions of properties are accounted for utilizing the acquisition method and, accordingly, the results of operations of an acquired property are included in our results of operations from the date of acquisition.  Estimates of fair values are based upon future cash flows and other valuation techniques in accordance with our fair value measurements policy, which are used to record the purchase price of acquired property among land, buildings on an "as if vacant" basis, tenant improvements, other identifiable intangibles and any goodwill or gain on purchase.  Other identifiable intangible assets and liabilities include the effect of out-of-market leases, the value of having leases in place (“as is” versus “as if vacant” and absorption costs), out-of-market assumed mortgages and tenant relationships.  Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method, generally over estimated useful lives of 40 years for buildings and over the lease term which includes bargain renewal options for other identifiable intangible assets.  Effective 2009, acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.

Property also includes costs incurred in the development of new operating properties and properties in our merchant development program.  Merchant development is a 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 non-operating properties are included in this program.  These properties are carried at cost and no depreciation is recorded on these assets until the commencement of rental revenue or no later than one year from the completion of major construction.  These costs include preacquisition costs directly identifiable with the specific project, development and construction costs, interest and real estate taxes.  Indirect development costs, including salaries and benefits, travel and other related costs that are directly attributable to the development of the property, are also capitalized.  The capitalization of such costs ceases at the earlier of one year from the completion of major construction or when the property, or any completed portion, becomes available for occupancy.

Property also includes costs for tenant improvements paid by us, including reimbursements to tenants for improvements that are owned by us and will remain our property after the lease expires.

Some of our properties are held in single purpose entities.  A single purpose entity is a legal entity typically established at the request of a lender solely for the purpose of owning a property or group of properties subject to a mortgage.  There may be restrictions limiting the entity’s ability to engage in an activity other than owning or operating the property, assuming or guaranteeing the debt of any other entity, or dissolving itself or declaring bankruptcy before the debt has been repaid.  Most of our single purpose entities are 100% owned by us and are consolidated in our financial statements.

Impairment
Our properties are reviewed for impairment, if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property, including any identifiable intangible assets (including site costs and capitalized interest), may not be recoverable.

If such an event occurs for our properties, a comparison is made of the current and projected operating cash flows of each such property into the foreseeable future on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property.  Our carrying amounts are adjusted, if necessary, to the estimated fair value to reflect impairment in the value of the asset.  Fair values are determined by management utilizing cash flow models and market discount rates, or by obtaining third-party broker or appraisal estimates in accordance with our fair value measurements policy.


 
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Due to our analysis of current economic considerations at each reporting period, including the effects of tenant bankruptcies, lack of credit available to retailers, the suspension of tenant expansion plans for new development projects and declines in real estate values, plans related to our new development properties including land held for development changed, and resulted in an impairment charge.  Impairments, primarily related to undeveloped land at our new development properties, of $38.8 million and $52.5 million were recognized for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  No impairment was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2007.  Determining whether a property is impaired and, if impaired, the amount of required write-down to fair value requires a significant amount of judgment by management and is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation.  If market conditions continue to deteriorate or management’s plans for certain properties change, additional write-downs could be required in the future.

Our investments in partially owned real estate joint ventures and partnerships are reviewed for impairment, if events or circumstances change indicating that the carrying amount of an investment may not be recoverable.  The ultimate realization is dependent on a number of factors, including the performance of each investment and market conditions.  We will record an impairment charge if we determine that a decline in the value of an investment is other than temporary.  Based on our analysis of the facts and circumstances at each reporting period, no impairment on these investments was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007.  However, due to the current credit and real estate market conditions, there is no certainty that impairments would not occur in the future.

Interest Capitalization
Interest is capitalized on land under development and buildings under construction based on rates applicable to borrowings outstanding during the period and the weighted average balance of qualified assets under development/construction during the period.

Fair Value Measurements
Certain financial instruments, estimates and transactions are required to be calculated, reported and/or recorded at fair value.  The estimated fair values of such financial items, including: debt instruments, impairments, acquisitions, investment securities and derivatives, have been determined using a market-based measurement.  This measurement is determined based on the assumptions that management believes market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.  As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy).

Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.  Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.  Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which is typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity.  In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.  The fair value of such financial instruments estimates and transactions was determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies as prescribed by GAAP.

Deferred Charges
Debt financing costs are amortized primarily on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the terms of the debt.  Lease costs represent the initial direct costs incurred in origination, negotiation and processing of a lease agreement.  Such costs include outside broker commissions and other independent third party costs, as well as salaries and benefits, travel and other internal costs directly related to completing a lease and are amortized over the life of the lease on a straight-line basis.  Costs related to supervision, administration, unsuccessful origination efforts and other activities not directly related to completed lease agreements are charged to expense as incurred.


 
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Sales of Real Estate
Sales of real estate include the sale of shopping center pads, property adjacent to shopping centers, shopping center properties, merchant development properties, investments in real estate joint ventures and partnerships and partial sales to real estate joint ventures and partnerships in which we participate.

Profits on sales of real estate, including merchant development sales are not recognized until (a) a sale is consummated; (b) the buyer’s initial and continuing investments are adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay; (c) the seller’s receivable is not subject to future subordination; and (d) we have transferred to the buyer the usual risks and rewards of ownership in the transaction, and we do not have a substantial continuing involvement with the property.

We recognize gains on the sale of real estate to joint ventures and partnerships in which we participate to the extent we receive cash from the joint venture or partnership, if it meets the sales criteria in accordance with GAAP and we do not have a commitment to support the operations of the real estate joint venture or partnership to an extent greater than our proportionate interest in the real estate joint venture or partnership.

Accrued Rent and Accounts Receivable, net
Receivable balances outstanding include base rents, tenant reimbursements and receivables attributable to the straight-lining of rental commitments.  An allowance for the uncollectible portion of accrued rents and accounts receivable is determined based upon an analysis of balances outstanding, historical bad debt levels, tenant credit worthiness and current economic trends.  Additionally, estimates of the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims with respect to tenants in bankruptcy are considered in assessing the collectibility of the related receivables. Management’s estimate of the collectibility of accrued rents and accounts receivable is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation.

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 for a specific use or in a qualified escrow account for the purposes of completing like-kind exchange transactions.  At December 31, 2009 and 2008, we had $1.6 million and $22.5 million of restricted cash, respectively, and $11.1 million and $10.8 million held in escrow related to our mortgages, respectively.

Other Assets, net
Other assets in our consolidated financial statements include investments held in grantor trusts, prepaid expenses, the value of above-market leases and the related accumulated amortization, deferred tax assets and other miscellaneous receivables.  Investments held in grantor trusts are adjusted to fair value at each period end with changes included in our Statements of Consolidated Income and Comprehensive Income.  Above-market leases are amortized as adjustments to rental revenues over terms of the acquired leases.


 
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Per Share Data
Earnings per common share – basic is computed using net income attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average shares outstanding.  Earnings per common share – diluted include the effect of potentially dilutive securities.  Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders includes gain on sale of property in accordance with SEC guidelines.  Earnings per common share – basic and diluted components for the periods indicated are as follows (in thousands):

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Numerator:
                 
Net income attributable to common shareholders – basic
  $ 135,626     $ 109,091     $ 204,726  
Income attributable to operating partnership units
                    4,407  
Net income attributable to common shareholders – diluted
  $ 135,626     $ 109,091     $ 209,133  
                         
Denominator:
                       
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic
    109,546       84,474       85,504  
Effect of dilutive securities:
                       
Share options and awards
    632       443       891  
Operating partnership units
                    2,498  
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted
    110,178       84,917       88,893  

Options to purchase common shares of beneficial interest (“common shares”) of 3.1 million in 2009, 2.4 million in 2008 and .5 million in 2007, 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 year.  For the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, 2.0 million and 2.4 million, respectively, of operating partnership units were not included in the calculation of net income per common share – diluted because these units had an anti-dilutive effect.

Income Taxes
We have elected to be treated as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income we distribute to our shareholders.  To be taxed as a REIT, we must meet a number of requirements including defined percentage tests concerning the amount of our assets and revenues that come from, or are attributable to, real estate operations.  As long as we distribute at least 90% of the taxable income of the REIT (without regard to capital gains or the dividends paid deduction) to our shareholders as dividends, we will not be taxed on the portion of our income we distribute as dividends unless we have ineligible transactions.

The Tax Relief Extension Act of 1999 gave REITs the ability to conduct activities which a REIT was previously precluded from doing as long as such activities are performed in entities which have elected to be treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries under the IRS code.  These activities include buying or developing properties with the express purpose of selling them.  We conduct certain of these activities in taxable REIT subsidiaries that we have created.  We calculate and record income taxes in our consolidated financial statements based on the activities in those entities.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between our carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards.  These are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is established for those assets we do not consider the realization of such assets to be more likely than not.

Additionally, GAAP 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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Cash and Cash Equivalents
All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less are considered cash equivalents.  Cash and cash equivalents are primarily held at major financial institutions in the United States.  At December 31, 2009 and 2008, we had cash and cash equivalents in certain financial institutions in excess of federally insured levels.  We have diversified our cash and cash equivalents amongst several banking institutions in an attempt to minimize exposure to any one of these entities.  We believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk and regularly monitor the financial stability of these financial institutions.

Cash Flow Information
We issued common shares valued at $14.3 million, $2.3 million and $13.6 million during 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, in exchange for interests in real estate joint ventures and partnerships, which had been formed to acquire properties.  We also accrued $10.7 million, $25.8 million and $15.5 million during 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, associated with the construction of property.  Cash payments for interest on debt, net of amounts capitalized, of $156.5 million, $154.8 million and $153.2 million were made during 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Cash payments of $3.1 million, $5.1 million and $.8 million for income taxes were made during 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

In connection with the sale of improved properties, we received notes receivable totaling $.2 million and a mortgage of $9.1 million was assumed by the purchaser during 2009.  In connection with the sale of an 80% interest in four properties, we retained a 20% unconsolidated investment of $19.1 million.  Also, our investment in real estate joint ventures and a non-cash contingent liability was reduced by $41 million as result of the cash settlement associated with a lawsuit in 2009.

In association with property acquisitions and investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, items assumed were as follows (in thousands):

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Debt
  $       $       $ 99,428  
Obligations Under Capital Leases
                    12,888  
Noncontrolling Interest
            634       27,932  
Net Assets and Liabilities
            8,450       14,322  

In connection with the sale of improved properties, we received notes receivable totaling $6.0 million during 2008.  Net assets and liabilities were reduced by $68.3 million during 2008 from the reorganization of four joint ventures, which were previously consolidated.  In addition, we recorded a $41 million non-cash contingent liability as an increase to our investment in real estate joint ventures and partnerships and accrued $8.5 million for property damages associated with Hurricane Ike.

In conjunction with the disposition of properties completed during 2007, we defeased three mortgage loans totaling $22.2 million and transferred marketable securities totaling $22.5 million in connection with the legal defeasance of these three loans.  Also, we settled a $12.9 million capital lease obligation.  Net assets and liabilities were reduced by $59.8 million during 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 net reduction from the reorganization of three joint ventures was offset by the assumption of debt totaling $33.2 million.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
As of December 31, 2009, the balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss relating to derivatives and our retirement liability was $14.4 million and $9.6 million, respectively.  As of December 31, 2008, the balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss relating to derivatives and our retirement liability was $16.9 million and $12.8 million, respectively.


 
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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 in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows prior years’ amortization of deferred financing costs from changes in other assets, net to amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount to conform to the current year presentation.  Also for conformity, the activity of the unsecured revolving credit facility was reclassified from debt proceeds and principal payments of debt to changes in unsecured revolving credit facility.  These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net income, earnings per share, the consolidated balance sheet or cash flows from operating or financing activities.

Retrospective Application of Accounting Principles
The retrospective application of adopting new accounting principles on prior years’ consolidated financial statements was made to conform to the current year presentation.  The impact of these changes is described in Note 2.

Subsequent Events
We have evaluated the effect of subsequent events to our consolidated financial statements.

Note 2.                Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB“) issued Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) update to ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, which deferred the provisions of implementation of fair value reporting relating to nonfinancial assets and liabilities, and delayed implementation by us until January 1, 2009.  Adoption of the update to this codification has not materially affected our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued an update to ASC 805, “Business Combinations.”  The update expands the original guidance’s definition of a business.  It broadens the fair value measurement and recognition to all assets acquired, liabilities assumed and interests transferred as a result of business combinations.  The revision requires expanded disclosures to improve the ability to evaluate the nature and financial effects of business combinations.  The update is effective for us for business combinations made on or after January 1, 2009.  Due to current economic conditions, we did not have any acquisitions in 2009, thereby upon adoption, there was no material effect.  However, this update could have a material effect on our accounting for the future acquisition of properties.

In December 2007, the FASB issued an update to ASC 810, “Consolidation.”  The update requires that, in most cases, a noncontrolling interest in a consolidated entity be reported as equity and any losses in excess of a consolidated entity’s equity interest be recorded to the noncontrolling interest.  The statement requires fair value measurement of any noncontrolling equity investment retained in a deconsolidation.  This update was effective for us on January 1, 2009, and many provisions required retrospective application, which had a significant impact on previously reported amounts.  The adoption has resulted in an increase to equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2008 of $204.0 million for the reclassification of minority interest to equity for noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities.  Net income in the Statements of Consolidated Income and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 has increased by $8.9 million and $10.2 million, respectively, for the reclassification of income allocated to minority interests; however, net income attributable to common shareholders and earnings per common share – basic and diluted were not affected by this reclassification.  Additional disclosures due to the implementation are included in Note 21.

In March 2008, the FASB issued an update to ASC 815, “Derivative and Hedging.”  The update requires enhanced disclosures about an entity’s derivative and hedging activities.  The update was effective for us on January 1, 2009.  Implementation has resulted in additional disclosures included in Note 4.

 
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In May 2008, the FASB issued updates to ASC 470 “Debt” and ASC 505 “Equity.”  The updates 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 in a manner that will reflect our effective nonconvertible borrowing rate.  The resulting debt discount will be amortized using the effective interest method over the period the debt is expected to be outstanding as additional interest expense.  The updates were effective for us on January 1, 2009 and required retroactive application, which had a significant impact on previously reported amounts.  Upon adoption, the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2008 was adjusted to reflect a reduction in net unamortized debt and lease costs of $.5 million, a reduction in debt of approximately $22.9 million for the unamortized debt discount; accumulated additional paid-in capital increased by approximately $39.5 million; and net income less than accumulated dividends increased by approximately $17.1 million.  The Statements of Consolidated Income and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 were adjusted for incremental interest expense of $8.3 million and $7.9 million, respectively.  Also, the Statement of Consolidated Income and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2008 was adjusted for an incremental gain on redemption of convertible senior unsecured notes of $2.3 million.  Earnings per common share – basic for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 were reduced by approximately $.07 and $.10, respectively, while earnings per common share – diluted for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 were reduced by approximately $.08 and $.09, respectively.

In May 2009, the FASB issued an update to ASC 855, “Subsequent Events,” which establishes general standards of accounting and disclosure for events that occur subsequent to the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued.  Implementation has resulted in an additional disclosure included in Note 1.

In June 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-17 (“ASU 2009-17”), “Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities.” ASU 2009-17 updated ASC 810, “Consolidations” and was intended to improve an organization’s variable interest entity reporting.  It will require a change in the analysis used to determine whether an entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity.  The analysis will be used to identify the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity.  The holder of the variable interest will be defined as the primary beneficiary if it has both the power to influence the entity’s significant economic activities and the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses or receive potentially significant benefits.  ASU 2009-17 also requires additional disclosures about an entity’s variable interest entities.  The update is effective for us on January 1, 2010.  We expect the adoption of this update to the codification will not materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-05 (”ASU 2009-05”), “Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value.”  ASU 2009-05 provides clarification for valuing liabilities in which a quoted market price in an active market for an identical liability is not available.  The guidance also provides required techniques to determine a liability’s fair value in this circumstance.  The update was effective for us beginning October 1, 2009, and adoption of ASU 2009-05 did not materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-06 (”ASU 2010-06”), “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.”  ASU 2010-06 provides for new disclosures as well as, clarification of existing disclosures on fair value measurements including employers’ disclosures about postretirement benefit plan assets.  The update is effective for us beginning January 1, 2010, and we do not expect the adoption of ASU 2010-06 to materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

Note 3.                Variable Interest Entities

Management determines whether an entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and, if so, determines which party is the primary beneficiary by analyzing which party absorbs a majority of the expected losses or a majority of the expected residual returns of the VIE, or both.  Significant judgments and assumptions inherent in this analysis include the design of the entity structure, the nature of the entity’s operations, future cash flow projections, the entity’s financing and capital structure, and contractual relationships and terms.  We consolidate a VIE when we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary.  Assets held by VIEs which are currently consolidated approximate $291.6 million and $241.9 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Entities for which we are the primary beneficiary and we consolidate are described below.


 
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In March 2008, we contributed 18 neighborhood/community shopping centers located in Texas with an aggregate value of approximately $227.5 million, and aggregating more than 2.1 million square feet, to a joint venture.  The activities of this venture principally consist of owning and operating these shopping centers.  We sold an 85% interest in this joint venture to AEW Capital Management on behalf of one of its institutional clients and received proceeds of approximately $216.1 million.  Financing totaling $154.3 million was placed on the properties and guaranteed solely by us for tax planning purposes.  This venture is deemed to be a variable interest entity and, due to our guaranty of the debt, we are the primary beneficiary and have consolidated this joint venture.  Our maximum exposure to loss associated with this joint venture is primarily limited to our guaranty of the debt, which was approximately $95.1 million at December 31, 2009.

We also contributed eight neighborhood/community shopping centers with an aggregate value of approximately $205.1 million, and aggregating approximately 1.1 million square feet, to a joint venture in November 2008.  Four of these shopping centers are located in Texas, two in Tennessee and one each in Florida and Georgia.  The activities of this venture principally consist of owning and operating these shopping centers.  We sold a 70% interest in this joint venture to Hines REIT Retail Holdings, LLC and received proceeds of approximately $121.8 million.  Financing totaling $100.0 million was placed on the properties and guaranteed solely by us for tax planning purposes.

During the first quarter of 2009, we contributed the final four properties to the joint venture with Hines REIT Retail Holdings, LLC with an aggregate fair value of approximately $66.8 million, and aggregating approximately 0.4 million square feet.  These four shopping centers are located one each in Florida and North Carolina and two in Georgia, and we received net proceeds of approximately $20.6 million. These contributions included loan assumptions on each of the properties, which transferred secured debt totaling approximately $34.6 million to the joint venture and guaranteed solely by us.  This venture is deemed to be a VIE and, due to our guaranty of the debt, we are the primary beneficiary and have consolidated this joint venture.  Our maximum exposure to loss associated with this joint venture is primarily limited to our guaranty of the debt, which was approximately $113.9 million at December 31, 2009.

Restrictions on the use of these assets are significant because they are secured as collateral for their debt, and we would be required to obtain our partners’ approval in accordance with the partnership agreements on any major transactions.  The impact of these transactions on our consolidated financial statements has been limited to changes in noncontrolling interest and reductions in debt from our partners’ contributions.

In addition, we have an unconsolidated joint venture with an interest in an entity which is deemed to be a VIE.  In July 2008, a 47.75%-owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture acquired an 83.34% interest in a joint venture owning a 919,000 square foot new development property to be constructed in Aurora, Colorado.  The unconsolidated joint venture provided a guaranty on debt obtained by the acquired joint venture.  The unconsolidated joint venture’s maximum exposure to loss is limited to the guaranty of the debt, which was approximately $44.3 million at December 31, 2009.

In December 2009, an unconsolidated joint venture became a VIE through the issuance of a secured loan since the lender has the ability to make decisions that could have a significant impact on the success of the entity.  Our maximum exposure to loss is limited to the outstanding debt of the venture, of which the total is approximately $68.7 million at December 31, 2009.


 
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Note 4.                Derivatives and Hedging

Our policy is to manage interest cost using a mixture of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt.  To manage our interest rate risk, 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.  Interest rate swaps that meet specific criteria are accounted for as either assets or liabilities as a fair value or cash flow hedge.  We have designated our current interest rate swaps as fair value hedges of fixed rate borrowings.  Changes in the fair value of interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges, as well as changes in the fair value of the related debt being hedged, are recorded in earnings each reporting period.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, these changes in fair value offset.

In December 2009, we entered into 11 interest rate swap contracts with a total notional amount of $302.6 million, which have various maturities scheduled through February 2014.  These contracts have been designated as fair value hedges, and 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.  In February 2010, we settled $7 million of these swaps in conjunction with the repurchase of the related debt, which is not anticipated to have a material impact to our consolidated financial results.

As of December 31, 2009, we had 13 interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges with an aggregate notional amount of $352.6 million that convert fixed interest payments at rates ranging from 4.2% to 7.5% to variable interest payments ranging from .3% to 6.1%.  At December 31, 2008, we had two interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value hedges with an aggregate notional amount of $50.0 million that convert fixed interest payments at rates of 4.2% to variable interest payments of 2.0%.  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.

A summary of the offsetting loss or gain on the interest rate swaps is as follows (in thousands):

Income Statement Classification
 
Gain (Loss) on Swaps
   
Gain (Loss) on Borrowings
 
             
Year Ended December 31, 2009:
           
Interest expense, net
  $ (5,642 )   $ 5,642  
                 
Year Ended December 31, 2008:
               
Interest expense, net
  $ 5,427     $ (5,427 )
                 
Year Ended December 31, 2007:
               
Interest expense, net
  $ 2,373     $ (2,373 )

The interest rate swap contacts at December 31, 2009 and 2008 were reported at their fair values as follows (in thousands):

   
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
Period
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Amount
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Amount
 
December 31, 2009
 
Other Assets, net
  $ 2,601  
Other Liabilities, net
  $ 4,634  
December 31, 2008
 
Other Assets, net
  $ 4,625            

As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss relating to settled cash flow interest rate contracts was $14.4 million and $16.9 million, respectively.  Amounts amortized to net interest expense were $2.5 million in 2009, $2.1 million in 2008 and $.9 million in 2007.  Within the next 12 months, approximately $2.5 million of the balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss is expected to be amortized to net interest expense.

The interest rate swaps decreased net interest expense and increased net income by $2.1 million and decreased the average interest rate of our debt by .08% in 2009.  The interest rate swaps decreased net interest expense and increased net income by $.8 million and decreased the average interest rate of our debt by .03% in 2008.  In 2007, the interest rates swaps increased net interest expense and decreased net income by $.6 million and increased the average rate of our debt by .02%.  We could be exposed to losses in the event of nonperformance by the counter-parties; however, management believes such nonperformance is unlikely.


 
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A summary of our derivatives is as follows (in thousands):

Derivatives Hedging Relationships
 
Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
 
                   
Year Ended December 31, 2009:
                 
Cash Flow Interest Rate Contracts
 
Interest expense, net
  $ ( 2,481 )        
Fair Value Interest Rate Contracts
           
Interest expense, net
  $ (5,642 )
                       
Year Ended December 31, 2008:
                     
Cash Flow Interest Rate Contracts
 
Interest expense, net
  $ (2,095 )          
Fair Value Interest Rate Contracts
           
Interest expense, net
  $ 5,427  
                       
Year Ended December 31, 2007:
                     
Cash Flow Interest Rate Contracts
 
Interest expense, net
  $ (878 )          
Fair Value Interest Rate Contracts
           
Interest expense, net
  $ 2,373  

On March 20, 2008, the cash flow hedge was completed through the issuance of $154.3 million of fixed-rate long-term debt issued by a joint venture that is consolidated by us.  A loss of $12.8 million was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss based on the fair value of the interest rate swap contracts on that date.  On March 27, 2008, the interest rate swap contracts were settled resulting in a loss of $10.0 million.  For the period between the completion of the cash flow hedge and the settlement of the swap contracts, a gain of $2.8 million was recognized as a reduction of net interest expense.

Note 5.                Debt

Our debt consists of the following (in thousands):

   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Debt payable to 2030 at 4.5% to 8.8%
  $ 2,506,069     $ 2,732,574  
Unsecured notes payable under revolving credit agreements
            383,000  
Obligations under capital leases
    23,115       29,725  
Industrial revenue bonds payable to 2015 at 0.3% to 2.4%
    2,663       3,337  
                 
Total
  $ 2,531,847     $ 3,148,636  


 
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The grouping of total debt between fixed and variable-rate as well as between secured and unsecured is summarized below (in thousands):

   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
As to interest rate (including the effects of interest rate swaps):
           
Fixed-rate debt
  $ 2,146,133     $ 2,699,609  
Variable-rate debt
    385,714       449,027  
                 
Total
  $ 2,531,847     $ 3,148,636  
                 
As to collateralization:
               
Unsecured debt
  $ 1,306,802     $ 2,116,491  
Secured debt
    1,225,045       1,032,145  
                 
Total
  $ 2,531,847     $ 3,148,636  

We had a $575 million unsecured revolving credit facility held by a syndicate of banks, which was amended and restated in February 2010 as discussed below.  The $575 million unsecured revolving credit facility provided a one-year extension option available at our request.  Borrowing rates float at a margin over LIBOR, plus a facility fee.  The borrowing margin and facility fee were priced off a grid that was tied to our senior unsecured credit ratings, which were 50.0 and 15.0 basis points.  This facility had a competitive bid feature that allowed us to request bids for amounts up to $287.5 million from each of the syndicate banks.

In February 2010, we entered into an amended and restated $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility.  The $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility expires in February 2013 and provides borrowing rates that float at a margin over LIBOR plus a facility fee.  The borrowing margin and facility fee are priced off a grid that is tied to our senior unsecured credit ratings, which are currently 275.0 and 50.0 basis points, respectively.  The facility also contains a competitive bid feature that will allow us to request bids for up to $250 million.  Additionally, an accordion feature allows us to increase the new facility amount up to $700 million.

At December 31, 2009, no amounts under our revolving credit facility were outstanding.  At December 31, 2008, the balance outstanding under the revolving credit facility was $383.0 million at a variable interest rate of 1.6%.  Also at December 30, 2008, we had an agreement for a $30 million unsecured and uncommitted overnight facility with a bank that we used for cash management purposes, of which no amounts were outstanding at December 31, 2008.  Letters of credit totaling $7.2 million and $10.1 million were outstanding under the revolving credit facility at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The available balance under our revolving credit agreement was $567.8 million and $181.9 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  During 2009, the maximum balance and weighted average balance outstanding under both facilities combined were $423.0 million and $168.7 million, respectively, at a weighted average interest rate of 1.5%.  During 2008, the maximum balance and weighted average balance outstanding under both facilities combined were $503.0 million and $362.0 million, respectively, at a weighted average interest rate of 3.4%.

In May 2009, we entered into a $103 million secured loan from a major life insurance company.  The loan is approximately 8.5 years at a fixed interest rate of 7.49% and is collateralized by four properties.  The net proceeds received were invested in short-term investments and subsequently used to settle the June tender offer discussed below.

In July 2009, we entered into a $70.8 million secured loan from a major life insurance company.  The loan is for seven years at a fixed interest rate of 7.4% and is collateralized by five properties.  In September 2009, we entered into a $57.5 million secured loan from a major life insurance company.  The loan is for 10 years at a fixed interest rate of 7.0% and is collateralized by 10 properties.  The net proceeds received from both transactions were used to reduce amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility.


 
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In August 2009, we sold $100 million of unsecured senior notes with a coupon of 8.1% which will mature September 15, 2019.  We may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, on or after September 15, 2014, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.  The net proceeds of $97.5 million were used to reduce amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility.

In the second quarter of 2009, we repurchased and retired $82.3 million face value of our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes for $70.4 million, including accrued interest.  Also in 2009, we completed a cash tender offer for $422.6 million face value on a series of unsecured notes and our convertible senior unsecured notes.  We purchased at par $20.6 million of unsecured fixed rate medium term notes, with a weighted average interest rate of 7.54% and a weighted average maturity of 1.6 years, and $82.3 million of 7% senior unsecured notes due in 2011.  In addition, we purchased $319.7 million face value of our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes for $311.1 million, including accrued interest and expenses.  The repurchases of our 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes resulted in gains of $25.3 million in 2009. 

In October 2009, we entered into a $26.6 million secured loan from a major bank.  The loan is for a four year term with a one year extension option at a floating interest rate of 375 basis points over LIBOR with a 1.50% LIBOR floor.  This loan is collateralized by two properties.

At December 31, 2009 and 2008, we have $135.2 million and $537.2 million face value of 3.95% convertible senior unsecured notes outstanding due 2026, respectively.  These bonds are recorded at a discount of $3.4 million and $22.9 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, resulting in an effective rate for both periods of 5.75%, which will be amortized through 2011.  Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year.  The debentures are convertible under certain circumstances for our common shares 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.  Net interest expense associated with this debt for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 totaled $19.5 million, $33.3 million and $33.1 million, respectively, which includes the amortization of the discount totaling $5.0 million, $8.5 million and $8.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The carrying value of the equity component as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $23.4 million and $39.5 million, respectively.

In November 2008, we contributed assets to a joint venture with Hines REIT Retail Holdings, LLC.  In conjunction with this transaction, the joint venture issued $100.0 million of fixed-rate secured long-term debt with a five year term at a rate of 6.0% that we guaranteed.  The net proceeds received from the issuance of this debt were distributed to us and used to reduce amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility.

In March 2008, we contributed assets to a joint venture with AEW Capital Management on behalf of one of its institutional clients.  In conjunction with this transaction, the joint venture issued $154.3 million of fixed-rate secured long-term debt with an average life of 7.3 years at an average rate of 5.4% that we guaranteed.  We received all of the proceeds from the issuance of this debt and such proceeds were used to reduce amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility.

In January 2008, we elected to repay at par a fixed-rate 8.33% mortgage totaling $121.8 million that was collateralized by 19 supermarket-anchored shopping centers in California.

Various leases and properties, and current and future rentals from those lease and properties, collateralize certain debt.  At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the carrying value of such property aggregated $2.0 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively.


 
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Scheduled principal payments on our debt (excluding $21.0 million of certain capital leases, ($2.0) million fair value of interest rate swaps, ($6.0) million discount on bonds, and $19.6 million of non-cash debt-related items) are due during the following years (in thousands):

2010
  $ 108,644  
2011
    219,918  
2012
    340,657  
2013
    443,777  
2014
    384,475  
2015
    253,992  
2016
    215,850  
2017
    119,005  
2018
    55,040  
2019
    53,962  
Thereafter
    303,970  
Total
  $ 2,499,290  

Our various debt agreements contain restrictive covenants, including minimum interest and fixed charge coverage ratios, minimum unencumbered interest coverage ratios, minimum net worth requirements and maximum total debt levels.  We believe we were in compliance with all restrictive covenants as of December 31, 2009.

Note 6.                Preferred Shares

In June and July of 2008, we redeemed $120 million and $80 million of depositary shares, respectively, retiring all of the Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares.  Each depositary share represented one-hundredth of a Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share.  These depositary shares were redeemed, 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.  Upon the redemption of these shares, the related original issuance costs of $1.9 million were reported as a deduction in arriving at net income attributable to common shareholders.  The Series G Preferred Shares paid a variable-rate quarterly dividend through July 2008 calculated on the period’s three-month LIBOR rate plus a percentage determined by the number of days outstanding.

We issued $150 million and $200 million of depositary shares on June 6, 2008 and January 30, 2007, respectively.  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.  Series F Preferred Shares issued in June 2008 were issued at a discount, resulting in an effective rate of 8.25%.  Net proceeds of $117.8 million and $194.0 million from the issuance in June 2008 and January 2007, respectively, were used to repay amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facilities and for other general corporate purposes.  Subsequent to the 2008 issuance, our revolving credit facilities were used to finance the partial redemption of the Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares as described above.

In July 2004, we issued $72.5 million of depositary shares with each share representing one-hundredth of a Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share.  The depositary shares are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, for cash 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 E preferred shares pay a 6.95% annual dividend and have a liquidation value of $2,500 per share.

In April 2003, $75 million of depositary shares were issued with each share representing one-thirtieth of a Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share.  The depositary shares are currently redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, for cash 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 property or securities.  The Series D preferred shares pay a 6.75% annual dividend and have a liquidation value of $750 per share.

Currently, we do not anticipate redeeming either the Series E or Series D preferred shares due to current market conditions; however, no assurance can be given if conditions change.

 
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Note 7.                Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

In April 2009, we issued 32.2 million common shares at $14.25 per share.  Net proceeds from this offering were $439.1 million and were used to repay indebtedness outstanding under our revolving credit facilities and for other general corporate purposes.

In April 2009, our Board of Trust Managers authorized a reduction of our quarterly dividend rate per share of $.525 to $.25 commencing with the second quarter 2009 distribution.  Subsequent to December 31, 2009, our Board of Trust Managers approved an increase to our quarterly dividend rate to $.26 per share.

In October 2008, we sold 3.0 million common shares at $34.20 per share.  Net proceeds from this offering were $98.1 million and were used to repay indebtedness outstanding under our revolving credit facilities and for other general corporate purposes.

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 could purchase up to a maximum value of $300 million of our common shares during the following two years.  This program expired in July 2009, and no additional shares were repurchased during 2009.

Note 8.                Property

Our property consisted of the following (in thousands):

   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Land
  $ 896,010     $ 964,982  
Land held for development
    182,586       118,078  
Land under development
    32,709       101,587  
Buildings and improvements
    3,437,578       3,488,385  
Construction in-progress
    109,513       242,440  
                 
Total
  $ 4,658,396     $ 4,915,472  

The following carrying charges were capitalized (in thousands):

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Interest
  $ 8,716     $ 20,290     $ 25,025  
Ad valorem taxes
    1,428       2,730       1,985  
                         
Total
  $ 10,144     $ 23,020     $ 27,010  

During 2009, we invested $42.6 million in new development projects, and we sold 12 shopping centers, five industrial properties and 11 retail buildings at seven operating properties. Gross sales proceeds from these dispositions totaled $209.4 million and generated gains of $70.9 million.

An impairment charge, as described in Note 1, of $38.8 million and $52.5 million was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and none for 2007.

In October 2009, we entered into an agreement to contribute six retail properties, located in Florida and Georgia, valued at approximately $160.8 million to an unconsolidated joint venture in which we will retain a 20% ownership interest.  In 2009, we closed on four Florida properties with a total value of $114.3 million, aggregating 0.8 million square feet and received net proceeds of approximately $85.9 million.  Subsequent to December 31, 2009, two additional properties were contributed to the unconsolidated joint venture for $47.3 million, which included loan assumptions of $28.1 million.

 
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Note 9.                Discontinued Operations

During 2009, we sold 12 shopping centers and five industrial properties, of which 11 were located in Texas and two each in Arizona, New Mexico and North Carolina.  In 2008, we sold one industrial center located in Texas and nine shopping centers, five of which were located in Texas, one in California and three in Louisiana.  The operating results of these properties, as well as any gains on the respective disposition, have been reclassified and reported as discontinued operations in the Statements of Consolidated Income and Comprehensive Income.  Revenues recorded in operating income from discontinued operations totaled $16.9 million in 2009, $30.0 million in 2008 and $48.8 million in 2007.  Included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2008 were $144.5 million of property and $49.5 million of accumulated depreciation related to properties sold during 2009.

In 2009, one sold property had outstanding debt of $9.1 million, which was assumed by the purchaser, and discontinued operations reported in 2008 had no debt that was required to be repaid upon any disposition.  In 2007, we incurred a net loss of $.4 million on the defeasance of three loans totaling $22.2 million that were required to be settled upon the disposition of the related properties.  These defeasance costs were recognized as net interest expense and have been reclassified and reported as discontinued operations.

We do not 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.

An impairment loss of $3.8 million relating to four properties was reported in discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.  No impairment was recognized in 2008 and 2007.

Note 10.              Notes Receivable from Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships

We have ownership interests in a number of real estate joint ventures and partnerships.  Notes receivable from these entities bear interest ranging from 2.1% to 12.0% at December 31, 2009 and 2.8% to 10.0% at December 31, 2008.  These notes are due at various dates through 2012 and are generally secured by real estate assets.  We believe these notes are fully collectible, and no allowance has been recorded at December 31, 2009 and 2008.  We recognized interest income on these notes as follows, in millions: $4.8 in 2009, $4.0 in 2008 and $1.5 in 2007.

Note 11.              Related Parties

Through our management activities and transactions with our real estate joint venture and partnerships, we had accounts receivable of $4.3 million and $2.0 million outstanding as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  We also had accounts payable and accrued expenses of $10.5 million and $10.2 million outstanding as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, we recorded joint venture fee income of $5.7 million, $5.9 million and $5.0 million, respectively.

In October 2009, we entered into an agreement to contribute six retail properties, located in Florida and Georgia, valued at approximately $160.8 million to an unconsolidated joint venture in which we will retain a 20% ownership interest.  We closed on four properties with a total value of $114.3 million, aggregating 0.8 million square feet and received net proceeds of approximately $85.9 million.  We sold an 80% interest in this joint venture to an institutional investor, and realized a gain of $10.1 million.  Subsequent to December 31, 2009, two additional properties were contributed to the unconsolidated joint venture for $47.3 million, which included loan assumptions of $28.1 million and net proceeds of $14.0 million.

In 2007, we sold a 12.6% interest in a shopping center located in Lafayette, Louisiana to our outside partner.  Sales proceeds and the gain generated totaled $4.4 million and $.8 million, respectively.


 
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Note 12.              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 7.8% to 75%.  Combined condensed financial information of these ventures (at 100%) is summarized as follows (in thousands):

   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Combined Condensed Balance Sheets
           
             
Property
  $ 2,082,316     $ 1,951,771  
Accumulated depreciation
    (191,478 )     (129,227 )
Property, net
    1,890,838       1,822,544  
                 
Other assets, net
    240,387       256,688  
                 
Total
  $ 2,131,225     $ 2,079,232  
                 
Debt, net (primarily mortgages payable)
  $ 505,462     $ 472,486  
Amounts payable to Weingarten Realty Investors
    335,622       248,969  
Other liabilities, net
    88,913       149,265  
Total
    929,997       870,720  
                 
Accumulated equity
    1,201,228       1,208,512  
                 
Total
  $ 2,131,225     $ 2,079,232  


   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Combined Condensed Statements of Income
                 
                   
Revenues, net
  $ 174,595     $ 162,737     $ 146,642  
                         
Expenses:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    56,018       41,146       38,574  
Interest, net
    31,017       20,424       23,093  
Operating
    33,385       37,592       22,396  
Ad valorem taxes, net
    21,213       18,739       15,767  
General and administrative
    5,357       6,055       1,243  
Impairment loss
    6,923       5,151          
                         
Total
    153,913       129,107       101,073  
                         
Gain on merchant development sales
            933       1,295  
Gain on sale of property
    11       13       5,422  
Net income
  $ 20,693     $ 34,576     $ 52,286  

Our investment in real estate joint ventures and partnerships, as reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, differs from our proportionate share of the entities' underlying net assets due to basis differentials, which arose upon the transfer of assets to the joint ventures.  The basis differentials, which totaled $11.8 million and $12.1 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, are generally amortized over the useful lives of the related assets.

 
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Our real estate joint ventures and partnerships determined that the carrying amount of certain properties was not recoverable and that the properties should be written down to fair value.  Our unconsolidated real estate joint ventures and partnerships recorded an impairment charge of $6.9 million and $5.2 million related to undeveloped land at new development properties for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and no impairment was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Fees earned by us for the management of these real estate joint ventures and partnerships totaled $5.7 million in 2009, $5.9 million in 2008 and $5.0 million in 2007.

In April 2009, we sold an unconsolidated joint venture interest in a property located in Colorado with gross sales proceeds of approximately $15.0 million, which were reduced by the release of a debt obligation of $11.7 million.

In October 2009, we entered into an agreement to contribute six retail properties, located in Florida and Georgia, valued at approximately $160.8 million to an unconsolidated joint venture in which we will retain a 20% ownership interest.  We closed on four properties with a total value of $114.3 million, aggregating 0.8 million square feet.  In December 2009, this joint venture entered into a $68.7 million secured loan, and subsequent to December 31, 2009, two additional properties were contributed to the unconsolidated joint venture for $47.3 million, which included loan assumptions of $28.1 million.

During 2008, a 25%-owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture acquired a 4,000 square foot building located in Port Charlotte, Florida.  A 50%-owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture was formed for the purposes of developing an industrial building in Houston, Texas, while a 32%-owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture commenced construction of a retail property in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In July 2008, a 47.75%-owned unconsolidated real estate joint venture acquired an 83.34% interest in a joint venture owning a 919,000 square foot new development to be constructed in Aurora, Colorado.

In August 2008, we executed a real estate limited partnership with a foreign institutional investor to purchase up to $250 million of retail properties in various states.  Our ownership in this unconsolidated real estate limited partnership is 20.1%.  As of December 31, 2009, no properties have been purchased.

In December 2008, a 50%-owned real estate joint venture was executed related to the redevelopment project in Sheridan, Colorado.  The joint venture entered into a financing arrangement totaling $6.7 million, which matures in December 2038 and is secured by its property.

Effective December 31, 2008, four previously consolidated joint venture agreements were amended, which triggered a reconsideration event and resulted in the deconsolidation of these entities from our consolidated financial statements.

Note 13.              Federal Income Tax Considerations

We qualify as a REIT under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and therefore, no tax is imposed on our taxable income distributed to shareholders.  To maintain our REIT status, we must distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income to our shareholders and meet certain income source and investment restriction requirements.  Our shareholders must report their share of income distributed in the form of dividends.

Taxable income differs from net income for financial reporting purposes principally because of differences in the timing of recognition of depreciation, rental revenue, compensation expense, impairment losses and gain from sales of property.  As a result of these differences, the book value of our net fixed assets exceeds the tax basis by $119 million at December 31, 2009 and $220 million at December 31, 2008.


 
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The following table reconciles net income to REIT taxable income for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands):


   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Net income adjusted for noncontrolling interests
  $ 171,102     $ 145,652     $ 230,101  
Net loss (income) of taxable REIT subsidiaries included above
    8,966       34,803       (6,352 )
Net income from REIT operations
    180,068       180,455       223,749  
Book depreciation and amortization including discontinued operations
    151,888       157,893       134,676  
Tax depreciation and amortization
    (133,537 )     (144,816 )     (98,238 )
Book/tax difference on gains/losses from capital transactions
    (6,137 )     35,891       (76,054 )
Deferred/prepaid/above and below market rents, net
    (12,489 )     (20,113 )     (7,349 )
Impairment loss from REIT operations
    21,862       31,461          
Other book/tax differences, net (1)
    28,097       (25,238 )     17,963  
REIT taxable income
    229,752       215,533       194,747  
Dividends paid deduction
    (229,752 )     (215,533 )     (194,747 )
Dividends paid in excess of taxable income
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
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(1) Certain amounts in prior periods have been restated to conform to the current year presentation.

The dividends paid deduction in 2009, 2008 and 2007 includes designated dividends of $61.2 million from 2010, $4.7 million from 2009 and $10.9 million from 2008, respectively.

For federal income tax purposes, the cash dividends distributed to common shareholders are characterized as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Ordinary income
    68.1 %     45.5 %     85.6 %
Capital gain distributions
    31.9 %     54.5 %     14.4 %
                         
Total
    100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %

Our taxable REIT subsidiary is subject to federal, state and local income taxes.  We have recorded a federal income tax provision (benefit) of $4.4 million, $(12.1) million and $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Also, a current tax receivable of $2.8 million and a current tax obligation of $.6 million have been recorded at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, in association with this tax.

Our deferred tax assets and liabilities, including a valuation allowance, consisted of the following (in thousands):

   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Deferred tax assets:
           
Impairment loss
  $ 13,945     $ 9,936  
Allowance on other assets
    1,428       1,363  
Interest expense
    3,643       861  
Other
    1,956       174  
Total deferred tax assets
    20,972       12,334  
Valuation allowance
    (9,605 )        
Total deferred tax assets, net of allowance
  $ 11,367     $ 12,334  
                 
Deferred tax liabilities:
               
Straight-line rentals
  $ 506     $ 152  
Book-tax basis differential
    6,346          
Total deferred tax liabilities
  $ 6,852     $ 152  


 
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We have recorded a net deferred tax asset of $11.4 million; including the benefit of $13.9 million of impairment losses, which will not be recognized until the related properties are sold.  Realization is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in the year the property is sold.  Management believes it is more likely than not that a portion of this impairment loss deferred tax asset will not be realized and in 2009 established a valuation allowance of $9.6 million.  However, the amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable could be reduced if estimates of future taxable income are reduced.

In addition, we are subject to the State of Texas business tax (“Texas Franchise Tax”), which is determined by applying a tax rate to a base that considers both revenues and expenses.  Therefore, the Texas Franchise Tax is considered an income tax and is accounted accordingly.

For the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, we recorded a provision for the Texas Franchise Tax of $1.9 million, $2.2 million and $2.0 million, respectively.  The deferred tax assets associated with this tax each totaled $.1 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the deferred tax liabilities totaled $.1 million and $.2 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Also, a current tax obligation of $2.1 million and $2.4 million has been recorded at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, in association with this tax.
 
Note 14.              Leasing Operations

The terms of our leases range from less than one year for smaller tenant spaces to over 25 years for larger tenant spaces.  In addition to minimum lease payments, most of the leases provide for contingent rentals (payments for taxes, maintenance and insurance by lessees and an amount based on a percentage of the tenants' sales).  Future minimum rental income from non-cancelable tenant leases at December 31, 2009, in millions, is: $400.2 in 2010; $337.0 in 2011; $277.5 in 2012; $219.9 in 2013; $163.2 in 2014; and $608.2 thereafter.  The future minimum rental amounts do not include estimates for contingent rentals.  Such contingent rentals, in millions, aggregated $119.5 in 2009, $131.7 in 2008 and $126.3 in 2007.

Note 15.              Commitments and Contingencies

We are engaged in the operation of shopping centers, which are either owned or, with respect to certain shopping centers, operated under long-term ground leases.  These ground leases expire at various dates through 2069, with renewal options.  Space in our shopping centers is leased to tenants pursuant to agreements that provide for terms ranging generally from one month to 25 years and, in some cases, for annual rentals subject to upward adjustments based on operating expense levels, sales volume, or contractual increases as defined in the lease agreements.

Scheduled minimum rental payments under the terms of all non-cancelable operating leases in which we are the lessee, principally for shopping center ground leases, for the subsequent five years and thereafter ending December 31, are as follows (in thousands):

2010
  $ 3,586  
2011
    3,570  
2012
    3,382  
2013
    3,352  
2014
    3,118  
Thereafter
    126,761  
    Total   $ 143,769  

Rental expense (including insignificant amounts for contingent rentals) for operating leases was, in millions:  $5.0 in 2009; $4.0 in 2008 and $3.4 in 2007.


 
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The scheduled future minimum revenues under subleases, applicable to the ground lease rentals above, under the terms of all non-cancelable tenant leases, assuming no new or renegotiated leases or option extensions for the subsequent five years and thereafter ending December 31, are as follows (in thousands):

2010
  $ 35,212  
2011
    31,327  
2012
    27,743  
2013
    24,253  
2014
    19,178  
Thereafter
    93,107  
    Total   $ 230,820  

Property under capital leases that is included in buildings and improvements consisted of three shopping centers totaling $19.1 million at December 31, 2009 and four shopping centers totaling $29.1 million at December 31, 2008.  Amortization of property under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense, and the balance of accumulated depreciation associated with these capital leases at December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $11.0 million and $15.4 million, respectively.  Future minimum lease payments under these capital leases total $39.6 million, with annual payments due, in millions, $1.8 in each of 2010, 2011 and 2012; $1.9 in each of 2013 and 2014; and $30.4 thereafter.  The amount of these total payments representing interest is $16.5 million.  Accordingly, the present value of the net minimum lease payments was $23.1 million at December 31, 2009.

We participate in six real estate 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 consolidated financial statements.  These ventures allow the outside limited partners to put their interest to the partnership for our common shares 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 a real estate venture that has a property in Texas that allows its outside partner to put operating partnership units to us.  We have the option to redeem these units in cash or a fixed number of our common shares, at our discretion.  In 2009 and 2008, we issued common shares valued at $14.3 million and $2.3 million, respectively, in exchange for certain of these limited partnership interests or operating partnership units.  The aggregate redemption value of the operating partnership units was approximately $33 million and $46 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

In January 2007, we acquired two retail properties in Arizona.  This purchase transaction includes an earnout provision of approximately $29 million that is contingent upon the subsequent development of space by the property seller.  This contingency agreement expires in 2010.  We have an estimated obligation of $4.7 million and $3.9 million recorded as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Since inception of this obligation, $12.5 million has been paid.  Amounts paid or accrued under such earnouts are treated as additional purchase price and capitalized to the related property.

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 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.


 
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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 guaranty for the payment of any debt service shortfalls on bonds issued in connection with the project.  The Sheridan Redevelopment Agency (“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 current and future retail sales, and, to the extent necessary, any amounts we may have to provide under a guaranty.  The incremental taxes and PIF are to remain intact until the earlier of the bond liability has been paid in full or 2030 (unless such date is otherwise extended by the Agency).  At inception on February 27, 2007, we evaluated and determined that the fair value of the guaranty was nominal to us as the guarantor.  However, a liability was recorded by the joint venture equal to net amounts funded under the bonds.

In connection with the above project, we and our joint venture partner were also signatories to a completion guaranty that required, among other things, certain infrastructure to be substantially completed and occupants of 75% of the retail space to be open for regular business as of December 31, 2008.  Under specified circumstances, the completion guaranty allowed for extension of the completion date until June 30, 2009.  At inception on February 27, 2007, we evaluated the guaranty and determined that its then fair value was nominal.  By a letter dated December 1, 2008, the guarantors requested extension of the completion date pursuant to the terms of the guaranty.  On December 16, 2008, one of the parties benefited by the guaranty filed a lawsuit against us alleging that we were not entitled to the extension and was seeking $97 million in liquidated damages together with other relief.  In July 2009, we settled the lawsuit.  Among the obligations performed or to be performed by us under the terms of the settlement are to cause the joint venture to purchase a portion of the bonds in the amount of $51.3 million at par plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of such purchase, and to the extent that the outstanding letter of credit supporting additional bonds totaling $45.7 million with a current term of 20 months is not replaced by an alternate letter of credit issued by another qualified provider on or before July 21, 2010, we will be obligated to provide up to 103% of the outstanding stated amount of the letter of credit as additional collateral in the form of either cash or a back-to-back letter of credit.

On July 22, 2009, as part of the settlement agreement, among other things, the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice; we loaned $52.0 million including accrued interest and fees to the joint venture, which then purchased the bonds; and the completion guaranty was terminated.  This increased our notes receivable from real estate joint ventures and partnerships and reduced both our investment in real estate joint ventures and partnerships and the contingent liability of $41 million recorded at December 31, 2008.

Also in connection with the Sheridan, Colorado joint venture and the issuance of the related Series A bonds, we, our joint venture partner and the joint venture have also provided a performance guaranty on behalf of the Sheridan Redevelopment Agency for the satisfaction of all obligations arising from two interest rate swap agreements for the combined notional amount of $97 million that matures in December 2029.  We evaluated and determined that the fair value of the guaranty both at inception and December 31, 2008 was nominal.

We have evaluated the remaining outstanding guaranties and have determined that the fair value of these guaranties is nominal.

We are also 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, any additional liability, if any, will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.


 
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Note 16.              Identified Intangible Assets and Liabilities

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

   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Identified Intangible Assets:
           
Above-Market Leases (included in Other Assets, net)
  $ 17,278     $ 17,921  
Above-Market Leases – Accumulated Amortization
    (11,471 )     (9,771 )
Below-Market Assumed Mortgages (included in Debt, net)
    2,072       2,072  
Below-Market Assumed Mortgages – Accumulated Amortization
    (805 )     (525 )
Valuation of In Place Leases (included in Unamortized Debt and Lease Cost, net)
    57,610       64,027  
Valuation of In Place Leases – Accumulated Amortization
    (32,361 )     (29,104 )
                 
    $ 32,323     $ 44,620  
                 
Identified Intangible Liabilities:
               
Below-Market Leases (included in Other Liabilities, net)
  $ 36,951     $ 38,712  
Below-Market Leases – Accumulated Amortization
    (21,794 )     (18,265 )
Above-Market Assumed Mortgages (included in Debt, net)
    52,171       53,895  
Above-Market Assumed Mortgages – Accumulated Amortization
    (31,329 )     (28,284 )
                 
    $ 35,999     $ 46,058  

These identified intangible assets and liabilities are amortized over the applicable lease terms or the remaining lives of the assumed mortgages, as applicable.

The net amortization of above-market and below-market leases increased rental revenues by $2.5 million, $3.5 million and $3.2 million in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The estimated net amortization of these intangible assets and liabilities will increase rental revenues for each of the next five years as follows (in thousands):

2010
  $ 1,859  
2011
    1,359  
2012
    1,115  
2013
    926  
2014
    788  

The amortization of the in place lease intangible assets recorded in depreciation and amortization, was $8.2 million, $8.5 million and $8.3 million in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The estimated amortization of this intangible asset will increase depreciation and amortization for each of the next five years as follows (in thousands):

2010
  $ 5,447  
2011
    4,251  
2012
    3,412  
2013
    2,627  
2014
    2,138  


 
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The amortization of above-market and below-market assumed mortgages decreased net interest expense by $4.4 million, $8.0 million and $6.7 million in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The estimated amortization of these intangible assets and liabilities will decrease net interest expense for each of the next five years as follows (in thousands):

2010
  $ 3,561  
2011
    2,416  
2012
    1,242  
2013
    798  
2014
    826  

Note 17.              Fair Value Measurements

Recurring Fair Value Measurements:
Investments held in grantor trusts
These assets are valued based on publicly quoted market prices for identical assets.

Derivative instruments
We use interest rate swaps with major financial institutions to manage our interest rate risk.  The valuation of these instruments is determined based on assumptions that management believes market participants would use in pricing, using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative.  This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities.  The fair values of our interest rate swaps have been determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts).  The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves.

We incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counter-party’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements.  In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we have considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral, thresholds and guarantees.

Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by ourselves and our counter-parties.  However, as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and have determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives.  As a result, we have determined that the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy in which those measurements fall, are as follows (in thousands):

   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fair Value at
December 31, 2009
 
Assets:
                   
Derivative instruments
        $ 2,601       $ 2,601  
Investments in grantor trusts
  $ 13,894                 13,894  
Total
  $ 13,894     $ 2,601       $ 16,495  
                           
Liabilities:
                         
Derivative instruments
          $ 4,634       $ 4,634  
Deferred compensation plan obligations
  $ 13,894                 13,894  
Total
  $ 13,894     $ 4,634       $ 18,528  


 
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Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Fair Value at
December 31, 2008
 
Assets:
                   
Derivative instruments
        $ 4,625       $ 4,625  
Investments in grantor trusts
  $ 25,595                 25,595  
Total
  $ 25,595     $ 4,625       $ 30,220  
                           
Liabilities:
                         
Deferred compensation plan obligations
  $ 11,172               $ 11,172  

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements:
Property Impairments
Property is reviewed for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property, including any identifiable intangible assets, site costs and capitalized interest, may not be recoverable.  In such an event, a comparison is made of the current and projected operating cash flows of each such property into the foreseeable future on an undiscounted basis to the carrying amount of such property.  Fair values are determined by management utilizing cash flow models and market discount rates, or by obtaining third-party broker valuation estimates, appraisals, bona fide purchase offers or the expected sales price of an executed sales agreement in accordance with our fair value measurements policy.

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during 2009, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy in which those measurements fall, are as follows (in thousands):

 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Input
(Level 3)
   
Fair Value
   
Total Gains (Losses)
 
Property
    $ 49,200     $ 101,826     $ 151,026     $ (34,983 )

In accordance with our policy of evaluating and recording impairments on the disposal of long-lived assets, property with a carrying amount of $184.8 million was written down to its fair value of $151.0 million, less $1.2 million of costs associated with the anticipated contribution of two properties to an unconsolidated retail joint venture, resulting in a loss of $35.0 million, which was included in earnings for the period.

Fair Value Disclosures:
Unless otherwise described below, all other financial instruments are carried at amounts which approximate their fair values.

Debt
The fair values of our financial instruments approximate their carrying value in our financial statements except for debt.  We estimated the fair value of our debt based on quoted market prices for publicly-traded debt and on the discounted estimated future cash payments to be made for other debt.  The discount rates used approximate current lending rates for loans or groups of loans with similar maturities and credit quality, assumes the debt is outstanding through maturity and considers the debt’s collateral (if applicable).  We have utilized market information as available or present value techniques to estimate the amounts required to be disclosed.  Since such amounts are estimates that are based on limited available market information for similar transactions, there can be no assurance that the disclosed value of any financial instrument could be realized by immediate settlement of the instrument.  Fixed-rate debt with carrying values of $2.1 billion and $2.7 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, has fair values of approximately $2.0 billion and $2.3 billion, respectively.  Variable-rate debt with carrying values of $385.7 million and $449.0 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, has fair values of approximately $373.4 million and $432.1 million, respectively.



 
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Note 18.              Share Options and Awards

We had an Employee Share Option Plan that granted options to purchase 100 common shares to every employee, excluding officers, upon completion of each five-year interval of service.  This plan was terminated effective January 1, 2008, and ..01 million awards remain outstanding as of December 31, 2009.  Options granted under this plan were exercisable immediately.

We also had an 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, and .9 million awards remain outstanding as of December 31, 2009.  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.

We have a 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 which .4 million is available for the future grant of options or awards at December 31, 2009.  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.

The grant price for the Employee Share Option Plan was 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 the earlier of 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 purchase price.  Our policy is to recognize compensation expense for equity awards ratably over the vesting period, except for retirement eligible amounts.  Compensation expense, net of forfeitures, associated with share options and restricted shares totaled $4.2 million in 2009, $4.9 million in 2008 and $5.1 million in 2007, of which $1.2 million was capitalized in 2009 and $1.3 million was capitalized in both 2008 and 2007.

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.  The fair value and weighted average assumptions are as follows:

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Fair value per share option
  $ 1.99     $ 3.07     $ 4.29  
Dividend yield
    5.2 %     5.1 %     5.5 %
Expected volatility
    31.3 %     18.8 %     18.1 %
Expected life (in years)
    6.2       6.2       6.0  
Risk-free interest rate
    1.7 %     2.8 %     4.1 %


 
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Following is a summary of the option activity for the three years ended December 31, 2009:

         
Weighted
 
   
Shares
   
Average
 
   
Under
   
Exercise
 
   
Option
   
Price
 
             
Outstanding, January 1, 2007
    3,147,153     $ 31.99  
Granted
    7,821       42.63  
Forfeited or expired
    (73,156 )     35.78  
Exercised
    (241,528 )     23.24  
Outstanding, December 31, 2007
    2,840,290       32.66  
Granted
    832,106       32.22  
Forfeited or expired
    (174,376 )     35.85  
Exercised
    (180,365 )     21.99  
Outstanding, December 31, 2008
    3,317,655       32.96  
Granted
    1,182,252       11.85  
Forfeited or expired
    (54,364 )     26.90  
Exercised
    (9,400 )     18.05  
Outstanding, December 31, 2009
    4,436,143     $ 27.44  

The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $.02 million in 2009, $2.2 million in 2008 and $5.0 million in 2007.  As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, there was approximately $3.2 million and $3.4 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share options, which is expected to be amortized over a weighted average of 2.5 years and 1.7 years, respectively.

The following table summarizes information about share options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2009:

     
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)  
                                               
$ 11.85 - $17.78       1,160,530  
9.2 years
  $ 11.85                                
                                                     
$ 17.79 - $26.69       873,517  
2.0 years
  $ 22.16               873,517     $ 22.16  
2.0 years
       
                                                         
$ 26.70 - $40.05       1,920,208  
6.3 years
  $ 34.25               1,245,421     $ 35.03  
5.4 years
       
                                                         
$ 40.06 - $49.62       481,888  
6.9 years
  $ 47.46               314,227     $ 47.46  
6.9 years
       
                                                         
Total
      4,436,143  
6.3 years
  $ 27.44     $ -                           2,433,165     $ 32.01  
4.4 years
  $ -                      



 
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A summary of the status of unvested restricted shares for the year ended December 31, 2009 is as follows:

   
Unvested
       
   
Restricted
   
Weighted
 
   
Share
   
Average Grant
 
   
Awards
   
Date Fair Value
 
             
Outstanding, January 1, 2009
    167,402     $ 36.54  
Granted
    292,519       12.29  
Vested
    (91,297 )     28.07  
Forfeited
    (5,388 )     19.52  
Outstanding, December 31, 2009
    363,236     $ 19.40  

As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, there was approximately $4.6 million and $4.1 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted shares, which is expected to be amortized over a weighted average of 2.7 years and 2.3 years, respectively.

Note 19.              Employee Benefit Plans

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.  Employee contributions are matched by us 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 five year period.  Compensation expense related to the plan was $.8 million in 2009 and $1.0 million in both 2008 and 2007.

We also have an Employee Share Purchase Plan under which 562,500 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% from the quoted market price as defined by the plan.  Shares purchased by the employee under the plan are restricted from being sold for two years from the earlier of the date of purchase or until termination of employment.  A total of 61,783, 36,116 and 30,437 common shares were purchased for the employees at an average per share price of $10.98, $24.52 and $33.49 during 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Effective April 1, 2002, we converted a noncontributory pension plan to a noncontributory cash balance retirement plan ("Retirement Plan") under which each participant received an actuarially determined opening balance.  Annual additions to each participant's account include a service credit ranging from 3-5% of compensation, depending on years of service, and an interest credit based on the ten-year US Treasury Bill rate not to be less than 2.05%.  Vesting generally occurs after three years of service.  Certain participants were grandfathered under the prior pension plan formula.  In addition to the plan described above, effective September 1, 2002, we established two separate and independent nonqualified supplemental retirement plans ("SRP") for certain employees.  These unfunded plans provide benefits in excess of the statutory limits of our noncontributory cash balance retirement plan.  Annual additions to each participant's account include a service credit ranging from 3-5% of compensation, depending on years of service, and an interest credit of 7.5%.  Vesting generally occurs after three years of service.  We have elected to use the actuarial present value of the vested benefits to which the participant is entitled if the participant separates immediately from the SRP, as permitted by GAAP.

The estimated net loss, prior service cost, and transition obligation that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are $703,000, ($117,000) and zero, respectively.


 
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The following tables summarize changes in the benefit obligation, the plan assets and the funded status of our pension plans as well as the components of net periodic benefit costs, including key assumptions.  The measurement dates for plan assets and obligations were December 31, 2009 and 2008.

   
Fiscal Year End
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation:
           
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
  $ 46,148     $ 41,083  
Service cost
    3,571       2,414  
Interest cost
    2,931       2,639  
Actuarial loss
    422       1,093  
Benefit payments
    (1,739 )     (1,081 )
Benefit obligation at end of year
  $ 51,333     $ 46,148  
                 
Change in Plan Assets:
               
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
  $ 15,472     $ 20,434  
Actual return on plan assets
    4,219       (5,946 )
Employer contributions
    5,557       2,065  
Benefit payments
    (1,739 )     (1,081 )
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
  $ 23,509     $ 15,472  
                 
Unfunded Status at End of Year:
  $ 27,824     $ 30,676  
                 
Accumulated benefit obligation
  $ 50,732     $ 45,052  
                 
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
               
Net loss
  $ 9,908     $ 13,262  
Prior service credit
    (352 )     (470 )
Total amount recognized
  $ 9,556     $ 12,792  

The following is the required information for other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Net (gain) loss
  $ (2,407 )   $ 9,231     $ (925 )
Amortization of net gain
    (947 )     (256 )     (353 )
Amortization of prior service cost
    117       117       117  
Total recognized in other comprehensive income
  $ (3,237 )   $ 9,092     $ (1,161 )
                         
                         
Total recognized in net periodic benefit costs and other comprehensive income
  $ 2,705     $ 12,093     $ 3,511  

The following is the required information for plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets at each year end:

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Projected benefit obligation
  $ 51,333     $ 46,148  
Accumulated benefit obligation
    50,732       45,052  
Fair value of plan assets
    23,509       15,472  


 
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At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Retirement Plan was underfunded by $4.6 million and $10.7 million, respectively, and is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.  The SRP was underfunded by $23.2 million and $20.0 million, respectively, and is included in other net liabilities.

The components of net periodic benefit cost for both plans are as follows (in thousands):

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Service cost
  $ 3,571     $ 2,414     $ 3,846  
Interest cost
    2,931       2,639       2,175  
Expected return on plan assets
    (1,391 )     (1,832 )     (1,500 )
Prior service cost
    (117 )     (117 )     (117 )
Recognized loss (gain)
    947       (104 )     269  
                         
Total
  $ 5,941     $ 3,000     $ 4,673  

The assumptions used to develop periodic expense for both plans are shown below:

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Discount rate – Retirement Plan and SRP
    6.00 %     6.25 %     5.75 %
Salary scale increases – Retirement Plan
    4.00 %     4.00 %     4.00 %
Salary scale increases – SRP
    5.00 %     5.00 %     5.00 %
Long-term rate of return on assets – Retirement Plan
    8.00 %     8.50 %     8.50 %

The selection of the discount rate is made annually after comparison to yields based on high quality fixed-income investments.  The salary scale is the composite rate which reflects anticipated inflation, merit increases, and promotions for the group of covered participants.  The long-term rate of return is a composite rate for the trust.  It is derived as the sum of the percentages invested in each principal asset class included in the portfolio multiplied by their respective expected rates of return.  We considered the historical returns and the future expectations for returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio.  This analysis resulted in the selection of 8.00% as the long-term rate of return assumption for 2009.

The assumptions used to develop the actuarial present value of the benefit obligations at year-end for both plans are shown below:

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Discount rate – Retirement Plan and SRP
    5.82 %     6.00 %     6.25 %
Salary scale increases – Retirement Plan
    4.00 %     4.00 %     4.00 %
Salary scale increases – SRP
    5.00 %     5.00 %     5.00 %

The expected contribution to be paid for the Retirement plan by us during 2010 is approximately $.7 million.  The expected benefit payments for the next ten years for both plans are as follows, in millions: $1.8 in 2010, $1.9 in 2011; $4.6 in 2012; $2.1 in 2013, $2.8 in 2014 and $21.4 in 2015 through 2019.

The participant data used in determining the liabilities and costs for the Retirement Plan was collected as of January 1, 2009, and no significant changes have occurred through December 31, 2009.  The participant data used in determining the liabilities and costs for the SRP was collected as of December 31, 2009.

Our investment policy for our plan assets has been to set forth to determine the objectives for structuring a retirement savings program suitable to the long-term needs and risk tolerances of participants, to select appropriate investments to be offered by the plan and to establish procedures for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the investments of the plan.  Our overall plan objectives for selecting and monitoring investment options are to promote and optimize retirement wealth accumulation; to provide a full range of asset classes and investment options that are intended to help diversify the portfolio to maximize return within reasonable and prudent levels of risk; to control costs of administering the plan; and to manage the investments held by the plan.

 
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The selection of investment options is determined using criteria based on the following characteristics: fund history, relative performance, investment style, portfolio structure, manager tenure, minimum assets, expenses and operation considerations.  Investment options selected for use in the plan are reviewed on at least a semi-annual basis in order to evaluate material changes from the selection criteria.   Asset allocation is used to determine how the investment portfolio should be split between stocks, bonds and cash.  The asset allocation decision is influenced by time horizon; risk tolerance and investment return objectives.  The primary factor for consideration of asset allocation is demographics of the plan, including, attained age and future service.  The allocation is based on a broad market diversification model and the percentage allocation to each investment category will vary depending upon market conditions.  Rebalancing of the allocation of plan assets occurs semi-annually.

At December 31, 2009, our investment asset allocation compared to our benchmarking allocation model was as follows:

   
Portfolio %
   
Benchmark %
 
             
Cash
    8 %     13 %
US Stocks
    37 %     52 %
Non-US Stocks
    21 %     9 %
Bonds
    33 %     26 %
Other
    1 %        
Total
    100 %     100 %

The fair value of plan assets was determined based on publicly quoted market prices for identical assets which are classified as Level 1 observable inputs.  The allocation of the fair value of plan assets was as follows (in thousands):

   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Cash and short-term investments
    3 %     4 %
Mutual funds – equity
    61 %     61 %
Mutual funds – fixed income
    36 %     35 %
                 
Total
    100 %     100 %

Concentrations of risk within our equity portfolio are investments classified within the financial services sector and the healthcare sector representing approximately 17% and 13% of total equity investments, 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 net 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.  See Note 17 for the disclosures associated with the fair value of the deferred compensation plan.
 
 
Note 20.              Segment Information

The reportable 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 reportable segments based on net operating income, 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 segment operating performance.


 
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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, Georgia, Illinois, 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.

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

   
Shopping
                   
   
Center
   
Industrial
   
Other
   
Total
 
                         
Year Ended December 31, 2009:
                       
Revenues
  $ 511,541     $ 53,070     $ 7,497     $ 572,108  
Net Operating Income (Loss)
    362,145       36,917       (598 )     398,464  
Equity in Earnings (Loss) of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
    4,949       967       (368 )     5,548  
Capital Expenditures
    84,252       9,388       3,917       97,557  
                                 
Year Ended December 31, 2008:
                               
Revenues
  $ 529,628     $ 54,314     $ 8,806     $ 592,748  
Net Operating Income (Loss)
    370,169       38,611       (143 )     408,637  
Equity in Earnings (Loss) of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
    15,012       1,428       (4,244 )     12,196  
Capital Expenditures
    247,723       22,315       29,052       299,090  
                                 
Year Ended December 31, 2007:
                               
Revenues
  $ 500,151     $ 50,165     $ 10,884     $ 561,200  
Net Operating Income
    357,817       34,886       4,533       397,236  
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
    18,309       1,348       196       19,853  
Capital Expenditures
    771,590       91,881       24,874       888,345  
                                 
As of December 31, 2009:
                               
Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
  $ 277,130     $ 38,118     $ -     $ 315,248  
Total Assets
    3,335,198       353,736       1,201,451       4,890,385  
                                 
As of December 31, 2008:
                               
Investment in Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
  $ 318,003     $ 39,631     $ -     $ 357,634  
Total Assets
    3,747,037       348,691       1,018,484       5,114,212  


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

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Total Segment Net Operating Income
  $ 398,464     $ 408,637     $ 397,236  
Depreciation and Amortization
    (147,895 )     (149,812 )     (122,245 )
Impairment Loss
    (34,983 )     (52,539 )     -  
General and Administrative
    (25,930 )     (25,761 )     (26,979 )
Interest Expense, net
    (153,207 )     (156,318 )     (156,248 )
Interest and Other Income, net
    11,427       4,333       8,483  
Gain on Redemption of Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes
    25,311       12,961       -  
Equity in Earnings of Real Estate Joint Ventures and Partnerships, net
    5,548       12,196       19,853  
Gain on Merchant Development Sales
    18,688       8,342       16,385  
(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes
    (6,338 )     10,219       (4,073 )
Income from Continuing Operations
  $ 91,085     $ 72,258     $ 132,412  

Note 21.              Noncontrolling Interests

The following table summarizes the effect of changes in our ownership interest in subsidiaries on the equity attributable to us as follows (in thousands):

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Net income adjusted for noncontrolling interests
  $ 171,102     $ 145,652     $ 230,101  
Transfers from the noncontrolling interests:                         
Increase in equity for operating partnership units
    14,251       1,094       13,865  
Change from net income adjusted for noncontrolling interests and transfers from the noncontrolling interests
  $ 185,353     $ 146,746     $ 243,966  


 
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Note 22.              Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Summarized quarterly financial data is as follows (in thousands):

   
First
     
Second
     
Third
     
Fourth
     
                                   
2009:
                                 
Revenues (3)
  $ 144,382       $ 142,437       $ 143,098       $ 142,191      
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
    33,146         39,238         (9,384 ) (2)     72,626   (1)  
Earnings per common share – basic
    0.38         0.35         (0.08 ) (2)     0.61   (1)  
Earnings per common share – diluted
    0.38         0.35         (0.08 ) (2)     0.60   (1)  
                                           
2008:
                                         
Revenues (3)
  $ 146,512       $ 148,130       $ 152,444       $ 145,662      
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
    26,718         64,921   (1)     26,936         (9,484 ) (2)  
Earnings per common share – basic
    0.32         0.78   (1)     0.32         (0.11 ) (2)  
Earnings per common share – diluted
    0.32         0.76   (1)     0.32         (0.11 ) (2)  
 


(1)
The quarter results include significant gains on the sale of properties.
(2)
The quarter results include significant impairment charges.
(3)
Revenues from the sale of operating properties have been reclassified and reported in discontinued operations for all periods presented.

 
ITEM 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Not applicable.


 
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ITEM 9A.
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 December 31, 2009.  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 December 31, 2009.

There has been no change to our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Weingarten Realty Investors and its subsidiaries ("WRI") maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act,  which is a process designed under the supervision of WRI's principal executive officer and principal financial officer and effected by WRI's Board of Trust Managers, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

WRI's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

§    Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of WRI's assets;

§    Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of WRI are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and trust managers of WRI; and

§    Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of WRI's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

WRI's management has responsibility for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for WRI.  Management, with the participation of WRI's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of WRI's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009 based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

Based on their evaluation of WRI's internal control over financial reporting, WRI's management along with the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers believe that WRI's internal control over financial reporting is effective as of December 31, 2009.

Deloitte & Touche LLP, WRI's independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules included in this Form 10-K, has issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of WRI's internal control over financial reporting.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To the Board of Trust Managers and Shareholders of
Weingarten Realty Investors
Houston, Texas

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Weingarten Realty Investors and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.  The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

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

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

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.  Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
 
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2009, of the Company and our report dated March 1, 2010, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and included an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company’s adoption of two new accounting standards.
 

 
/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP
 
 
Houston, Texas
March 1, 2010
 

 
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ITEM 9B.
Other Information
 
Not applicable.

PART III
 
ITEM 10.
Trust Managers, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
 
Information with respect to our trust managers and executive officers is incorporated herein by reference to the "Proposal One - Election of Trust Managers - Nominees," "Executive Officers" and “Share Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management—Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” sections of our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 6, 2010.

Code of Ethics

We have adopted a code of business and ethics for trust managers, officers and employees, known as the Code of Conduct and Ethics.  The Code of Conduct and Ethics is available on our website at www.weingarten.com.  Shareholders may request a free copy of the Code of Conduct and Ethics from:

 
Weingarten Realty Investors
 
Attention:  Investor Relations
 
2600 Citadel Plaza Drive, Suite 125
 
Houston, Texas  77008
 
(713) 866-6000
 
www.weingarten.com

We have also adopted a Code of Conduct for Financial Managers setting forth a code of ethics applicable to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and financial managers, which is available on our website at www.weingarten.com.  Shareholders may request a free copy of the Code of Conduct for Financial Managers from the address and phone number set forth above.

Governance Guidelines

We have adopted Trust Managers Governance Guidelines, which are available on our website at www.weingarten.com.  Shareholders may request a free copy of the Trust Managers Governance Guidelines from the address and phone number set forth above under "Code of Conduct and Ethics."

 
ITEM 11.
Executive Compensation
 
Information with respect to executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference to the “Executive Compensation,” “Proposal One - Election of Trust Managers,” “Compensation Committee Report,” “Summary Compensation Table” and “Trust Manager Compensation Table” sections of our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 6, 2010.


 
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ITEM 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
 
The "Share Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" section of our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 6, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference.

The following table summarizes the equity compensation plans under which our common shares of beneficial interest may be issued as of December 31, 2009:

   
Number of shares to
   
Weighted average
       
   
be issued upon exercise
   
exercise price of
   
Number of shares
 
   
of outstanding options,
   
outstanding options,
   
remaining available
 
Plan category
 
warrants and rights
   
warrants and rights
   
for future issuance
 
                   
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders
    4,436,143     $ 27.44       408,429  
                         
Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders
    ―             ―           ―      
                         
Total
    4,436,143     $ 27.44       408,429  

 
ITEM 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Trust Manager Independence
 
The “Governance of Our Company,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" and “Certain Transactions” sections of our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 6, 2010 are incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
 
The "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees" section within “Proposal Four – Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” of our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 6, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference.


 
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PART IV
 
ITEM 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 
(a)
 
Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules:
Page
         
 
(1)
(A)
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
50
   
(B)
Financial Statements
 
     
(i)
Statements of Consolidated Income and Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
51
     
(ii)
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008
52
     
(iii)
Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
53
     
(iv)
Statements of Consolidated Equity for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
54
     
(v)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
55
     
 
(2)
Financial Statement Schedules:
         
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
100
   
Schedules:
 
     
     
II
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
101
     
III
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
102
     
IV
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
112

All other schedules are omitted since the required information is not present or is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule or because the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

     
(b)
 
Exhibits:
     
3.1
Restated Declaration of Trust (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to WRI's 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 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 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 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 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).
3.9
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Weingarten Realty Investors (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to WRI’s Form 8-K on February 26, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).


 
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4.1
Form of Indenture between Weingarten Realty Investors and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, 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) dated February 10, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.2
Form of Indenture between Weingarten Realty Investors and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, 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 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 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 Form 8-A dated January 29, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.10
6.75% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share Certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to WRI’s Form 8-A dated April 17, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.11
6.95% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share Certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to WRI’s Form 8-A dated July 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.12
6.50% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share Certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to WRI’s Form 8-A dated January 29, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.13
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 Form 8-A dated April 17, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.14
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 Form 8-A dated July 8, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.15
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 Form 8-A dated January 29, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.16
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).
4.17
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).
4.18
Form of 8.10% Note due 2019 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to WRI’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.1†
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).
10.2†
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).
10.3†
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).


 
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10.4
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).
10.5†
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).
10.6†
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).
10.7†
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).
10.8†
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).
10.9†
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).
10.10†
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).
10.11†
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).
10.12†
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).
10.13†
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).
10.14†
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).
10.15†
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).
10.16†
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).
10.17†
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).
10.18†
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).
10.19†
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).
10.20†
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).
10.21†
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).


 
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10.22†
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).
10.23†
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).
10.24†
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).
10.25†
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).
10.26†
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).
10.27
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated February 22, 2006 among Weingarten Realty Investors, the Lenders Party Thereto 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 herein by reference).
10.28
Amendment Agreement dated November 7, 2007 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.34 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.29†
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).
10.30†
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).
10.31†
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).
10.32†
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).
10.33†
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 herein by reference).
10.34†
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 herein by reference).
10.35†
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 herein by reference).
10.36†
Amendment No. 2 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated November 9, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 10.43 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.37†
Amendment No. 2 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan dated November 9, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 10.44 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.38†
Amendment No. 2 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated November 9, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 10.45 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.39†
Severance Benefit and Stay Pay Bonus Plan dated September 20, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 10.46 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).


 
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10.40†
2007 Reduction in Force Severance Pay Plan dated November 6, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 10.47 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.41†
Fifth Amendment to the Weingarten Realty Retirement Plan, dated August 1, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.48 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.42†
Amendment No. 3 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated November 17, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 on WRI’s Form 8-K on December 4, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.43†
Amendment No. 3 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan dated November 17, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 on WRI’s Form 8-K on December 4, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.44†
Amendment No. 3 to the Weingarten Realty Investors Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated November 17, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.3 on WRI’s Form 8-K on December 4, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.45†
Amendment No. 1 to the Weingarten Realty Investors 2001 Long Term Incentive Plan dated November 17, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 on WRI’s Form 8-K on December 4, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.46†
Severance and Change to Control Agreement for Johnny Hendrix dated November 11, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 10.54 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.47†
Severance and Change to Control Agreement for Steven C. Richter dated November 11, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 10.54 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.48†
Amendment No. 1 to Severance and Change to Control Agreement for Johnny Hendrix dated December 20, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.54 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.49†
Amendment No. 1 to Severance and Change to Control Agreement for Steven Richter dated December 31, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.54 on WRI’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.50†
Promissory Note with Reliance Trust Company, Trustee of the Trust under the Weingarten Realty Investors Deferred Compensation Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Retirement Benefit Restoration Plan dated March 12, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 10.57 on WRI’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.51†*
10.52
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated February 11, 2010 among Weingarten Realty Investors, the Lenders Party Thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 on WRI’s Form 8-K on February 16, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.53†*
10.54†*
10.55†*
12.1*
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).
21.1*
23.1*
31.1*
31.2*
32.1**
32.2**
_______________
 
*
Filed with this report.
 
**
Furnished with this report.
 
Management contract or compensation plan or arrangement.


 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and 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
     
     
 
By:
/s/  Andrew M. Alexander
   
Andrew M. Alexander
   
Chief Executive Officer

Date:  March 1, 2010

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that each of Weingarten Realty Investors, a real estate investment trust organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code, and the undersigned trust managers and officers of Weingarten Realty Investors hereby constitute and appoint Andrew M. Alexander, Stanford Alexander, Stephen C. Richter and Joe D. Shafer or any one of them, its or his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, for it or him and in its or his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, with full power to act alone, to sign any and all amendments to this Report, and to file each such amendment to the Report, with all exhibits thereto, and any and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts and things requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as it or he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:


 
Signature
 
Title
 
Date
           
           
           
By:
/s/  Stanford Alexander
 
Chairman
 
March 1, 2010
 
Stanford Alexander
 
and Trust Manager
   
           
By:
/s/  Andrew M. Alexander
 
Chief Executive Officer,
 
March 1, 2010
 
Andrew M. Alexander
 
President and Trust Manager
   
           
By:
/s/  James W. Crownover
 
Trust Manager
 
March 1, 2010
 
James W. Crownover
       
           
By:
/s/  Robert J. Cruikshank
 
Trust Manager
 
March 1, 2010
 
Robert J. Cruikshank
       
           
By:
/s/  Melvin Dow
 
Trust Manager
 
March 1, 2010
 
Melvin Dow
       
           
By:
/s/  Stephen A. Lasher
 
Trust Manager
 
March 1, 2010
 
Stephen A. Lasher
       
           
By:
/s/  Stephen C. Richter
 
Executive Vice President and
 
March 1, 2010
 
Stephen C. Richter
 
Chief Financial Officer
   
           

 
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By:
/s/  Douglas W. Schnitzer
Trust Manager
March 1, 2010
 
Douglas W. Schnitzer
   
       
By:
/s/  Joe D. Shafer
Senior Vice President/Chief Accounting Officer
March 1, 2010
 
Joe D. Shafer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
       
By:
/s/  C. Park Shaper
Trust Manager
March 1, 2010
 
C. Park Shaper
   
       
By:
/s/  Marc J. Shapiro
Trust Manager
March 1, 2010
 
Marc J. Shapiro
   
       


 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To the Board of Trust Managers and Shareholders of
Weingarten Realty Investors
Houston, Texas

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Weingarten Realty Investors and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009, and the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, and have issued our reports thereon dated March 1, 2010 (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph concerning the adoption of two new accounting principles in 2009); such reports are included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.  Our audits also included the consolidated financial statement schedules of the Company listed in Item 15.  These consolidated financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits.  In our opinion, such consolidated financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP

Houston, Texas
March 1, 2010


 
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Schedule II

WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007

(Amounts in thousands)

         
Charged
             
   
Balance at
   
to costs
         
Balance
 
   
beginning
   
and
   
Deductions
   
at end of
 
Description
 
of period
   
expenses
   
(A)
   
period
 
                         
2009
                       
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
  $ 12,412     $ 8,553     $ 10,585     $ 10,380  
Tax Valuation Allowance
          $ 9,605             $ 9,605  
2008
                               
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
  $ 8,721     $ 11,441     $ 7,750     $ 12,412  
2007
                               
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
  $ 5,995     $ 5,929     $ 3,203     $ 8,721  
_______________

Note A - Write-offs of accounts receivable previously reserved.


 
 
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Schedule III
 
WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2009
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 

   
Initial Cost to Company
   
Gross Amounts at Close of Period
                             
Description
 
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
   
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Total (G)
   
Accumulated Depreciation
   
Total Costs, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
   
Encumbrances(A)
         
Date of Acquisition / Construction
                                                                 
Shopping Center:
                                                               
                                                                 
10-Federal Shopping Center
  $ 1,791     $ 7,470     $ 150     $ 1,791     $ 7,620     $ 9,411     $ (5,157 )   $ 4,254     $ -       B  
03/20/2008
580 Market Place
    3,892       15,570       632       3,889       16,205       20,094       (3,643 )     16,451       -          
04/02/2001
Academy Place
    1,537       6,168       1,160       1,532       7,333       8,865       (2,601 )     6,264       -          
10/22/1997
Alabama Shepherd Shopping Ctr
    637       2,026       5,868       1,062       7,469       8,531       (2,960 )     5,571       -          
04/30/2004
Angelina Village
    200       1,777       9,883       1,127       10,733       11,860       (5,366 )     6,494       -          
04/30/1991
Arcade Square
    1,497       5,986       765       1,495       6,753       8,248       (1,582 )     6,666       -          
04/02/2001
Argyle Village Shopping Center
    4,524       18,103       1,619       4,526       19,720       24,246       (4,215 )     20,031       -          
11/30/2001
Arrowhead Festival S/C
    1,294       154       2,600       1,366       2,682       4,048       (998 )     3,050       -          
12/31/2000
Avent Ferry Shopping Center
    1,952       7,814       1,059       1,952       8,873       10,825       (2,051 )     8,774       (949 )        
04/04/2002
Ballwin Plaza
    2,988       12,039       1,928       3,017       13,938       16,955       (3,796 )     13,159       -          
10/01/1999
Bartlett Towne Center
    3,479       14,210       829       3,443       15,075       18,518       (3,683 )     14,835       (6,127 )        
05/15/2001
Bashas Valley Plaza
    1,414       5,818       3,065       1,422       8,875       10,297       (2,861 )     7,436       -          
12/31/1997
Bayshore Plaza
    728       1,452       887       728       2,339       3,067       (1,935 )     1,132       -          
08/21/1981
Baywood Shopping Center
    -       3       5       -       8       8       (8 )     -       -          
01/04/1990
Bell Plaza
    1,322       7,151       103       1,322       7,254       8,576       (2,525 )     6,051       -       B  
03/20/2008
Bellaire Blvd Shopping Center
    124       37       -       124       37       161       (37 )     124       -       C  
11/13/2008
Best in the West
    13,191       77,159       3,337       13,194       80,493       93,687       (9,630 )     84,057       (35,665 )        
04/28/2005
Boca Lyons Plaza
    3,676       14,706       448       3,651       15,179       18,830       (3,224 )     15,606       -          
08/17/2001
Boswell Towne Center
    1,488       -       1,775       615       2,648       3,263       (1,080 )     2,183       -          
12/31/2003
Boulevard Market Place
    340       1,430       406       340       1,836       2,176       (980 )     1,196       -          
09/01/1990
Braeswood Square Shopping Ctr.
    -       1,421       1,133       -       2,554       2,554       (2,117 )     437       -          
05/28/1969
Broadway & Ellsworth
    152       -       1,132       356       928       1,284       (362 )     922       -          
12/31/2002
Broadway Marketplace
    898       3,637       819       906       4,448       5,354       (1,964 )     3,390       -          
12/16/1993
Broadway Shopping Center
    234       3,166       58       235       3,223       3,458       (2,264 )     1,194       -       B  
03/20/2008
Brookwood Marketplace
    7,050       15,134       6,708       7,511       21,381       28,892       (1,563 )     27,329       (19,508 )        
08/22/2006
Brookwood Square Shopping Ctr
    4,008       19,753       962       4,008       20,715       24,723       (3,228 )     21,495       -          
12/16/2003
Brownsville Commons
    1,333       5,536       5       1,333       5,541       6,874       (511 )     6,363       -          
05/22/2006
Buena Vista Marketplace
    1,958       7,832       550       1,956       8,384       10,340       (2,007 )     8,333       -          
04/02/2001
Bull City Market
    930       6,651       38       930       6,689       7,619       (762 )     6,857       -          
06/10/2005
Burbank Station
    20,366       28,832       432       20,378       29,252       49,630       (1,807 )     47,823       -          
07/03/2007
Calder Shopping Center
    134       278       367       134       645       779       (554 )     225       -          
03/31/1965
Camelback Village Square
    -       8,720       525       -       9,245       9,245       (3,624 )     5,621       -          
09/30/1994
Camp Creek Mktpl II
    6,169       32,036       871       4,697       34,379       39,076       (2,967 )     36,109       (22,411 )        
08/22/2006
Capital Square
    1,852       7,406       1,003       1,852       8,409       10,261       (1,806 )     8,455       -          
04/04/2002
Cedar Bayou Shopping Center
    63       307       79       63       386       449       (354 )     95       -          
09/20/1977
Centerwood Plaza
    915       3,659       1,440       914       5,100       6,014       (1,025 )     4,989       -          
04/02/2001
Central Plaza
    1,710       6,900       2,340       1,710       9,240       10,950       (3,327 )     7,623       (9,632 )        
03/03/1998
Centre at Post Oak
    13,731       115       21,960       17,874       17,932       35,806       (10,109 )     25,697       -          
12/31/1996
Champions Village
    7,205       36,579       (41 )     7,205       36,538       43,743       (11,169 )     32,574       -       C  
11/13/2008
Charleston Commons SC
    23,230       36,877       1,143       23,210       38,040       61,250       (2,962 )     58,288       (31,059 )        
12/20/2006
Cherokee Plaza
    22,219       9,718       -       22,219       9,718       31,937       (865 )     31,072       -       C  
11/13/2008
Chino Hills Marketplace
    7,218       28,872       9,068       7,234       37,924       45,158       (8,234 )     36,924       (22,934 )        
08/20/2002
College Park Shopping Center
    2,201       8,845       4,662       2,641       13,067       15,708       (6,193 )     9,515       (11,004 )        
11/16/1998
Colonial Plaza
    10,806       43,234       8,405       10,813       51,632       62,445       (11,431 )     51,014       -          
02/21/2001


 
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Schedule III
(Continued)
 
   
Initial Cost to Company
   
Gross Amounts at Close of Period
                             
Description
 
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
   
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Total (G)
   
Accumulated Depreciation
   
Total Costs, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
   
Encumbrances(A)
         
Date of Acquisition / Construction
                                                                 
Commons at Dexter Lake I
  $ 2,923     $ 12,007     $ -     $ 2,923     $ 12,007     $ 14,930     $ (2,711 )   $ 12,219     $ -       C  
11/13/2008
Commons at Dexter Lake II
    2,023       6,940       45       2,023       6,985       9,008       (736 )     8,272       -       C  
11/13/2008
Coronado Shopping Center
    246       1,009       621       246       1,630       1,876       (1,028 )     848       -          
01/03/1992
Countryside Centre
    13,908       26,387       570       13,943       26,922       40,865       (1,691 )     39,174       (26,553 )        
07/06/2007
Countryside Centre-Albertson's
    1,616       3,432       -       1,616       3,432       5,048       (214 )     4,834       -          
07/06/2007
Creekside Center
    1,732       6,929       977       1,730       7,908       9,638       (1,781 )     7,857       (8,189 )        
04/02/2001
Crossroads Shopping Center
    -       2,083       1,428       -       3,511       3,511       (3,174 )     337       -          
05/11/1972
Cullen Place
    -       -       264       -       264       264       (179 )     85       -          
02/17/1966
Cullen Plaza Shopping Center
    106       2,841       153       106       2,994       3,100       (2,429 )     671       -       B  
03/20/2008
Custer Park Shopping Center
    503       2,005       8,133       2,017       8,624       10,641       (3,495 )     7,146       -          
03/31/2000
Cypress Pointe
    3,468       8,700       631       3,468       9,331       12,799       (4,845 )     7,954       -          
04/04/2002
Cypress Station Square
    3,736       8,374       (249 )     2,389       9,472       11,861       (8,264 )     3,597       -          
12/06/1972
Dallas Commons Shopping Center
    1,582       4,969       38       1,582       5,007       6,589       (422 )     6,167       -          
09/14/2006
Danville Plaza Shopping Center
    -       3,360       1,753       -       5,113       5,113       (4,761 )     352       -          
09/30/1960
Discovery Plaza
    2,193       8,772       230       2,191       9,004       11,195       (2,021 )     9,174       -          
04/02/2001
Eastdale Shopping Center
    1,423       5,809       1,630       1,417       7,445       8,862       (2,687 )     6,175       -          
12/31/1997
Eastern Horizon
    10,282       16       (490 )     1,569       8,239       9,808       (3,133 )     6,675       -          
12/31/2002
Eastpark Shopping Center
    634       3,392       (3,968 )     47       11       58       -       58       -          
12/31/1970
Edgebrook Shopping Center
    183       1,914       80       183       1,994       2,177       (1,613 )     564       -       B  
03/20/2008
El Camino Shopping Center
    4,431       20,557       3,963       4,429       24,522       28,951       (2,858 )     26,093       (11,618 )        
05/21/2004
Embassy Lakes Shopping Center
    2,803       11,268       249       2,803       11,517       14,320       (2,086 )     12,234       -          
12/18/2002
Entrada de Oro Plaza SC
    6,041       10,511       785       6,115       11,222       17,337       (810 )     16,527       -          
01/22/2007
Epic Village St. Augustine
    2,263       1,171       4,387       3,265       4,556       7,821       (49 )     7,772       -          
09/30/2009
Falls Pointe Shopping Center
    3,535       14,289       107       3,522       14,409       17,931       (2,702 )     15,229       (10,778 )        
12/17/2002
Festival on Jefferson Court
    5,041       13,983       1,760       5,022       15,762       20,784       (2,152 )     18,632       -          
12/22/2004
Fiesta Center
    -       4,730       538       -       5,268       5,268       (3,121 )     2,147       -          
12/31/1990
Fiesta Market Place
    137       429       -       137       429       566       (429 )     137       -       B  
03/20/2008
Fiesta Trails
    8,825       32,790       2,167       8,825       34,957       43,782       (5,961 )     37,821       (23,643 )        
09/30/2003
Flamingo Pines Shopping Center
    10,403       35,014       (18,603 )     5,335       21,479       26,814       (2,665 )     24,149       -          
01/28/2005
Food King Place
    140       212       559       115       796       911       (424 )     487       -          
06/01/1967
Fountain Plaza
    1,319       5,276       332       1,095       5,832       6,927       (2,510 )     4,417       -          
03/10/1994
Francisco Center
    1,999       7,997       3,879       2,403       11,472       13,875       (5,321 )     8,554       (9,996 )        
11/16/1998
Freedom Centre
    2,929       15,302       4,717       6,944       16,004       22,948       (1,420 )     21,528       (1,978 )        
06/23/2006
Galleria Shopping Center
    10,795       10,339       8,179       10,804       18,509       29,313       (1,426 )     27,887       (20,138 )        
12/11/2006
Galveston Place
    2,713       5,522       6,162       3,279       11,118       14,397       (7,104 )     7,293       (2,213 )        
11/30/1983
Gateway Plaza
    4,812       19,249       1,494       4,808       20,747       25,555       (4,742 )     20,813       -       F  
04/02/2001
Gateway Station
    1,622       3       8,362       1,921       8,066       9,987       (303 )     9,684       -          
09/30/2009
Gillham Circle
    36       201       236       36       437       473       (325 )     148       -          
05/04/1948
Glenbrook Square Shopping Ctr
    632       3,576       (15 )     632       3,561       4,193       (1,560 )     2,633       -       B  
03/20/2008
Grayson Commons
    3,180       9,023       72       3,163       9,112       12,275       (1,176 )     11,099       (6,754 )        
11/09/2004
Greenhouse Marketplace
    992       4,901       160       992       5,061       6,053       (816 )     5,237       -          
01/28/2004
Greenhouse Marketplace
    3,615       17,870       898       3,668       18,715       22,383       (2,894 )     19,489       (12,164 )        
01/28/2004
Griggs Road Shopping Center
    257       2,303       55       257       2,358       2,615       (2,118 )     497       -       B  
03/20/2008
Hallmark Town Center
    1,368       5,472       722       1,367       6,195       7,562       (1,510 )     6,052       -          
04/02/2001
Harrisburg Plaza
    1,278       3,924       417       1,278       4,341       5,619       (3,680 )     1,939       -       B  
03/20/2008
Harrison Pointe Center
    7,173       13,493       1,060       7,153       14,573       21,726       (2,450 )     19,276       -          
01/30/2004


 
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Schedule III
(Continued)

   
Initial Cost to Company
   
Gross Amounts at Close of Period
                             
Description
 
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
   
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Total (G)
   
Accumulated Depreciation
   
Total Costs, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
   
Encumbrances(A)
         
Date of Acquisition / Construction
                                                                 
Heights Plaza Shopping Center
  $ 58     $ 699     $ 1,830     $ 612     $ 1,975     $ 2,587     $ (1,092 )   $ 1,495     $ -          
06/30/1995
Heritage Station
    6,253       3,989       (290 )     6,139       3,813       9,952       (567 )     9,385       (6,000 )        
12/15/2006
High House Crossing
    2,576       10,305       389       2,576       10,694       13,270       (2,135 )     11,135       (8,546 )        
04/04/2002
Highland Square
    -       -       1,887       -       1,887       1,887       (241 )     1,646       -          
10/06/1959
Hollywood Hills Plaza
    966       3,865       (198 )     1,400       3,233       4,633       (545 )     4,088       -          
04/29/2003
Hollywood Hills Plaza
    6,997       27,990       3,508       5,937       32,558       38,495       (5,486 )     33,009       (20,360 )        
04/29/2003
Humblewood Shopping Center
    2,215       4,724       2,779       1,166       8,552       9,718       (7,733 )     1,985       (13,463 )        
03/09/1977
I45/Telephone Rd.
    678       11,182       452       678       11,634       12,312       (3,884 )     8,428       -       B  
03/20/2008
Independence Plaza
    2,006       8,318       3,482       1,995       11,811       13,806       (3,379 )     10,427       -          
12/31/1997
Johnston Road Plaza
    3,671       11,829       44       3,673       11,871       15,544       (1,365 )     14,179       (9,750 )        
06/10/2005
Killeen Marketplace
    2,262       9,048       464       2,275       9,499       11,774       (2,255 )     9,519       -          
12/21/2000
Kohl's Shopping Center
    2,298       9,193       95       2,298       9,288       11,586       (2,269 )     9,317       -       E  
04/24/2000
Kroger/Fondren Square
    1,383       2,810       718       1,387       3,524       4,911       (3,054 )     1,857       -          
09/30/1985
Lake Pointe Market
    1,404       -       4,122       1,960       3,566       5,526       (1,725 )     3,801       -          
12/31/2004
Lake Washington Square
    1,232       4,928       783       1,235       5,708       6,943       (1,083 )     5,860       -          
06/28/2002
Lakeside Marketplace
    6,064       22,989       1,234       6,150       24,137       30,287       (2,158 )     28,129       (18,515 )        
08/22/2006
Largo Mall
    10,817       40,906       1,359       10,810       42,272       53,082       (6,307 )     46,775       -          
03/01/2004
Laveen Village Marketplace
    1,190       -       4,627       1,006       4,811       5,817       (1,439 )     4,378       -          
08/15/2003
Lawndale Shopping Center
    82       927       447       82       1,374       1,456       (909 )     547       -       B  
03/20/2008
League City Plaza
    1,918       7,592       61       1,918       7,653       9,571       (3,324 )     6,247       -       B  
03/20/2008
Leesville Towne Centre
    7,183       17,162       377       7,183       17,539       24,722       (2,654 )     22,068       (9,890 )        
01/30/2004
Little Brier Creek
    942       3,393       339       1,433       3,241       4,674       (336 )     4,338       -          
07/10/2006
Little York Plaza Shopping Ctr
    342       5,170       523       342       5,693       6,035       (4,201 )     1,834       -       B  
03/20/2008
Lone Star Pavilion
    2,186       10,341       58       2,221       10,364       12,585       (2,658 )     9,927       (5,500 )        
04/30/2004
Lyons Avenue Shopping Center
    249       1,183       34       249       1,217       1,466       (1,003 )     463       -       B  
03/20/2008
Madera Village Shopping Center
    3,788       13,507       779       3,816       14,258       18,074       (1,021 )     17,053       (9,658 )        
03/13/2007
Manhattan Plaza
    4,645       -       18,026       4,009       18,662       22,671       (5,612 )     17,059       -          
12/31/2004
Market at Southside
    953       3,813       843       958       4,651       5,609       (1,394 )     4,215       -          
08/28/2000
Market at Town Center-Sgrlnd
    8,600       26,627       17,916       8,600       44,543       53,143       (13,576 )     39,567       -          
12/23/1996
Market at Westchase SC
    1,199       5,821       2,454       1,415       8,059       9,474       (4,586 )     4,888       -          
02/15/1991
Market Street Shopping Center
    424       1,271       1,320       424       2,591       3,015       (1,496 )     1,519       -          
04/26/1978
Marketplace at Seminole Towne
    15,067       53,743       1,769       21,734       48,845       70,579       (4,103 )     66,476       (44,155 )        
08/21/2006
Markham Square Shopping Center
    1,236       3,075       2,049       1,139       5,221       6,360       (4,171 )     2,189       -          
06/18/1974
Markham West Shopping Center
    2,694       10,777       3,779       2,696       14,554       17,250       (4,649 )     12,601       -          
09/18/1998
Marshall's Plaza
    1,802       12,315       485       1,804       12,798       14,602       (1,544 )     13,058       (6,442 )        
06/01/2005
Mendenhall Commons
    2,655       9,165       47       2,655       9,212       11,867       (855 )     11,012       -       C  
11/13/2008
Menifee Town Center
    1,827       7,307       4,356       1,824       11,666       13,490       (2,371 )     11,119       -          
04/02/2001
Millpond Center
    3,155       9,706       1,452       3,161       11,152       14,313       (1,378 )     12,935       -          
07/28/2005
Mineral Springs Village
    794       3,175       194       794       3,369       4,163       (739 )     3,424       -          
04/04/2002
Mission Center
    1,237       4,949       5,962       2,120       10,028       12,148       (3,947 )     8,201       -          
12/18/1995
Mktplace at Seminole Outparcel
    1,000       -       46       1,041       5       1,046       -       1,046       -          
08/21/2006
Mohave Crossroads
    5,033       63       39,487       7,928       36,655       44,583       (2,233 )     42,350       -          
12/31/2009
Monte Vista Village Center
    1,485       58       4,895       755       5,683       6,438       (1,981 )     4,457       -          
12/31/2004
Montgomery Plaza Shopping Ctr.
    2,500       9,961       9,226       2,884       18,803       21,687       (8,331 )     13,356       -          
06/09/1993
Moore Plaza
    6,445       26,140       6,496       6,487       32,594       39,081       (11,095 )     27,986       -          
03/20/1998
North Creek Plaza
    6,915       25,625       908       6,954       26,494       33,448       (3,708 )     29,740       (3,179 )        
08/19/2004


 
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Schedule III
(Continued)

   
Initial Cost to Company
   
Gross Amounts at Close of Period
                             
Description
 
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
   
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Total (G)
   
Accumulated Depreciation
   
Total Costs, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
   
Encumbrances(A)
         
Date of Acquisition / Construction
                                                                 
North Main Place
  $ 68     $ 53     $ 522     $ 68     $ 575     $ 643     $ (299 )   $ 344     $ -          
06/29/1976
North Oaks Shopping Center
    3,644       22,040       2,407       3,644       24,447       28,091       (16,495 )     11,596       -       B  
03/20/2008
North Towne Plaza
    960       3,928       6,015       879       10,024       10,903       (5,515 )     5,388       (10,600 )        
02/15/1990
North Triangle Shops
    -       431       261       15       677       692       (384 )     308       -          
01/15/1977
Northbrook Shopping Center
    1,629       4,489       2,936       1,713       7,341       9,054       (6,289 )     2,765       (9,623 )        
11/06/1967
Northwoods Shopping Center
    1,768       7,071       163       1,772       7,230       9,002       (1,469 )     7,533       -          
04/04/2002
Oak Forest Shopping Center
    760       2,726       3,877       748       6,615       7,363       (4,288 )     3,075       -          
12/30/1976
Oak Grove Market Center
    5,758       10,508       (307 )     5,861       10,098       15,959       (723 )     15,236       (7,358 )        
06/15/2007
Oak Park Village
    678       3,332       -       678       3,332       4,010       (1,421 )     2,589       -       C  
11/13/2008
Oracle Crossings
    4,614       18,274       24,780       10,582       37,086       47,668       (2,215 )     45,453       -          
01/22/2007
Oracle Wetmore Shopping Center
    24,686       26,878       (3,304 )     13,813       34,447       48,260       (2,617 )     45,643       -          
01/22/2007
Orchard Green Shopping Center
    777       1,477       1,834       786       3,302       4,088       (2,126 )     1,962       -          
10/11/1973
Orleans Station
    165       -       (35 )     93       37       130       (37 )     93       -          
06/29/1976
Overton Park Plaza
    9,266       37,789       879       9,264       38,670       47,934       (6,131 )     41,803       -       E  
10/24/2003
Palmer Plaza
    765       3,081       2,329       827       5,348       6,175       (3,197 )     2,978       -          
07/31/1980
Palmilla Center
    1,258       -       12,683       3,280       10,661       13,941       (4,947 )     8,994       -          
12/31/2002
Paradise Marketplace
    2,153       8,612       (2,186 )     1,298       7,281       8,579       (2,924 )     5,655       -          
07/20/1995
Park Plaza Shopping Center
    257       7,815       917       314       8,675       8,989       (7,873 )     1,116       -          
01/24/1975
Parkway Pointe
    1,252       5,010       649       1,260       5,651       6,911       (1,394 )     5,517       (1,430 )        
06/29/2001
Parliament Square II
    2       10       1,175       3       1,184       1,187       (258 )     929       -          
06/24/2005
Parliament Square Shopping Ctr
    443       1,959       1,048       443       3,007       3,450       (1,730 )     1,720       -          
03/18/1992
Pavilions at San Mateo
    3,272       26,215       1,029       5,181       25,335       30,516       (5,969 )     24,547       (14,000 )        
04/30/2004
Perimeter Village
    29,701       42,337       (1,873 )     34,404       35,761       70,165       (2,437 )     67,728       (27,612 )        
07/03/2007
Phelan West Shopping Center
    401       -       1,222       414       1,209       1,623       (561 )     1,062       -          
06/03/1998
Phillips Crossing
    -       1       27,029       872       26,158       27,030       (1,524 )     25,506       -          
09/30/2009
Pinecrest Plaza Shopping Ctr
    5,837       19,166       878       5,837       20,044       25,881       (2,542 )     23,339       (10,736 )        
04/06/2005
Pitman Corners
    2,686       10,745       1,599       2,693       12,337       15,030       (2,812 )     12,218       -          
04/08/2002
Plantation Centre
    3,463       14,821       331       3,471       15,144       18,615       (2,052 )     16,563       (3,908 )        
08/19/2004
Prien Lake Plaza
    63       960       104       41       1,086       1,127       (77 )     1,050       -          
07/26/2007
Promenade Shopping Center
    1,058       4,248       527       941       4,892       5,833       (1,179 )     4,654       (3,770 )        
03/18/2004
Prospector's Plaza
    3,746       14,985       828       3,716       15,843       19,559       (3,534 )     16,025       -          
04/02/2001
Publix at Laguna Isles
    2,913       9,554       103       2,914       9,656       12,570       (1,536 )     11,034       (7,651 )        
10/31/2003
Publix at Princeton Lakes
    2,740       10,519       (1,459 )     324       11,476       11,800       (983 )     10,817       (7,794 )        
08/22/2006
Pueblo Anozira Shopping Center
    2,750       11,000       3,738       2,768       14,720       17,488       (5,884 )     11,604       (11,686 )        
06/16/1994
Rainbow Plaza
    6,059       24,234       1,407       6,081       25,619       31,700       (8,193 )     23,507       -          
10/22/1997
Rainbow Plaza I
    3,883       15,540       476       3,896       16,003       19,899       (3,789 )     16,110       -          
12/28/2000
Rancho Encanto
    957       3,829       4,304       962       8,128       9,090       (1,968 )     7,122       -          
04/28/1997
Rancho San Marcos Village
    3,533       14,138       3,780       3,887       17,564       21,451       (3,151 )     18,300       -          
02/26/2003
Rancho Towne & Country
    1,161       4,647       320       1,166       4,962       6,128       (1,925 )     4,203       -          
10/16/1995
Randalls Center/Kings Crossing
    3,570       8,147       67       3,570       8,214       11,784       (4,112 )     7,672       -       C  
11/13/2008
Randall's/Norchester Village
    1,852       4,510       1,353       1,904       5,811       7,715       (3,959 )     3,756       -          
09/30/1991
Ravenstone Commons
    2,616       7,986       (180 )     2,580       7,842       10,422       (954 )     9,468       (5,941 )        
03/22/2005
Red Mountain Gateway
    2,166       89       9,213       2,737       8,731       11,468       (2,967 )     8,501       -          
12/31/2003
Regency Centre
    3,791       15,390       839       2,180       17,840       20,020       (1,655 )     18,365       (9,531 )        
07/28/2006
Regency Panera Tract
    1,825       3,126       65       1,400       3,616       5,016       (309 )     4,707       -          
07/28/2006


 
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Schedule III
(Continued)

   
Initial Cost to Company
   
Gross Amounts at Close of Period
                             
Description
 
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
   
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Total (G)
   
Accumulated Depreciation
   
Total Costs, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
   
Encumbrances(A)
         
Date of Acquisition / Construction
                                                                 
Reynolds Crossing
  $ 4,276     $ 9,186     $ 40     $ 4,276     $ 9,226     $ 13,502     $ (791 )   $ 12,711     $ -          
09/14/2006
Richmond Square
    1,993       953       1,685       2,966       1,665       4,631       (970 )     3,661       -          
12/31/1996
River Oaks Shopping Center
    1,354       1,946       371       1,363       2,308       3,671       (1,894 )     1,777       -          
12/04/1992
River Oaks Shopping Center
    3,534       17,741       30,123       4,194       47,204       51,398       (14,651 )     36,747       -          
12/04/1992
Rockwall Market Center
    5,344       22,700       273       5,341       22,976       28,317       (5,311 )     23,006       (12,500 )        
04/30/2004
Rose-Rich Shopping Center
    502       2,738       2,700       502       5,438       5,940       (4,753 )     1,187       -          
03/01/1982
Roswell Corners
    5,835       20,465       873       5,835       21,338       27,173       (3,124 )     24,049       (10,082 )        
06/24/2004
Roswell Corners
    301       982       -       301       982       1,283       (140 )     1,143       -          
06/24/2004
San Marcos Plaza
    1,360       5,439       184       1,358       5,625       6,983       (1,297 )     5,686       -          
04/02/2001
Sandy Plains Exchange
    2,468       7,549       247       2,469       7,795       10,264       (1,294 )     8,970       -       C  
10/17/2003
Scottsdale Horizon
    -       3,241       18       1       3,258       3,259       (239 )     3,020       -          
01/22/2007
Shasta Crossroads
    2,844       11,377       273       2,842       11,652       14,494       (2,607 )     11,887       -          
04/02/2001
Shawnee Village S/C
    1,470       5,881       2,248       1,333       8,266       9,599       (3,030 )     6,569       -          
04/19/1996
Sheldon Forest Shopping Center
    374       635       324       354       979       1,333       (753 )     580       -          
05/14/1970
Sheldon Forest Shopping Center
    629       1,955       801       629       2,756       3,385       (2,587 )     798       -          
05/14/1970
Shoppes at Bears Path
    3,252       5,503       470       3,290       5,935       9,225       (441 )     8,784       (3,318 )        
03/13/2007
Shoppes of Parkland
    5,413       16,726       882       9,506       13,515       23,021       (1,330 )     21,691       (15,473 )        
05/31/2006
Shoppes of South Semoran
    4,283       9,785       (86 )     5,508       8,474       13,982       (544 )     13,438       (9,708 )        
08/31/2007
Shops at Kirby Drive
    1,201       945       67       1,202       1,011       2,213       (40 )     2,173       -          
05/27/2008
Shops at Three Corners
    6,215       9,303       5,507       6,224       14,801       21,025       (7,215 )     13,810       -          
12/31/1989
Silver Creek Plaza
    3,231       12,924       2,716       3,228       15,643       18,871       (3,821 )     15,050       -          
04/02/2001
Six Forks Shopping Center
    6,678       26,759       2,921       6,728       29,630       36,358       (6,225 )     30,133       -          
04/04/2002
South Semoran - Pad
    1,056       -       21       1,077       -       1,077       -       1,077       -          
09/06/2007
Southampton Center
    4,337       17,349       971       4,333       18,324       22,657       (4,172 )     18,485       -       F  
04/02/2001
Southgate Shopping Center
    127       116       84       127       200       327       (169 )     158       -          
10/15/1948
Southgate Shopping Center
    571       3,402       4,547       531       7,989       8,520       (6,030 )     2,490       -          
03/26/1958
Southgate Shopping Center
    232       8,389       269       232       8,658       8,890       (4,867 )     4,023       -       B  
03/20/2008
Spring Plaza Shopping Center
    863       2,288       456       863       2,744       3,607       (2,100 )     1,507       -       B  
03/20/2008
Squaw Peak Plaza
    816       3,266       1,142       818       4,406       5,224       (1,478 )     3,746       -          
12/20/1994
Steele Creek Crossing
    310       11,774       3,245       3,281       12,048       15,329       (1,496 )     13,833       (7,598 )        
06/10/2005
Stella Link Shopping Center
    227       423       1,489       294       1,845       2,139       (1,518 )     621       -          
07/10/1970
Stella Link Shopping Center
    2,602       1,418       (131 )     2,602       1,287       3,889       (76 )     3,813       -          
08/21/2007
Stonehenge Market
    4,740       19,001       1,130       4,740       20,131       24,871       (4,322 )     20,549       (6,790 )        
04/04/2002
Stony Point Plaza
    3,489       13,957       925       3,453       14,918       18,371       (3,331 )     15,040       -          
04/02/2001
Studewood Shopping Center
    261       552       -       261       552       813       (552 )     261       -          
05/25/1984
Summer Center
    2,379       8,343       3,760       2,396       12,086       14,482       (2,779 )     11,703       -          
05/15/2001
Summerhill Plaza
    1,945       7,781       1,703       1,943       9,486       11,429       (2,411 )     9,018       -          
04/02/2001
Sunset 19 Shopping Center
    5,519       22,076       511       5,547       22,559       28,106       (4,684 )     23,422       -          
10/29/2001
Sunset Shopping Center
    1,121       4,484       900       1,120       5,385       6,505       (1,373 )     5,132       -          
04/02/2001
Tates Creek Centre
    4,802       25,366       2,081       6,302       25,947       32,249       (3,951 )     28,298       -          
03/01/2004
Taylorsville Town Center
    2,179       9,718       618       2,180       10,335       12,515       (1,746 )     10,769       -          
12/19/2003
Texas City Plaza
    143       117       (117 )     143       -       143       -       143       -          
05/04/1948
The Shoppes at Parkwood Ranch
    5,605       52       9,894       3,829       11,722       15,551       (643 )     14,908       -          
12/31/2009
The Village Arcade
    -       6,657       564       -       7,221       7,221       (4,291 )     2,930       -          
12/31/1992
Thompson Bridge Commons
    3,045       9,264       3,549       3,016       12,842       15,858       (1,356 )     14,502       (6,323 )        
04/26/2005


 
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Schedule III
(Continued)

   
Initial Cost to Company
   
Gross Amounts at Close of Period
                             
Description
 
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
   
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Total (G)
   
Accumulated Depreciation
   
Total Costs, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
   
Encumbrances(A)
         
Date of Acquisition / Construction
                                                                 
Thousand Oaks Shopping Center
  $ 2,973     $ 13,142     $ 11     $ 2,973     $ 13,153     $ 16,126     $ (2,376 )   $ 13,750     $ -       B  
03/20/2008
TJ Maxx Plaza
    3,400       19,283       872       3,430       20,125       23,555       (3,041 )     20,514       -          
03/01/2004
Town & Country Shopping Center
    -       3,891       4,459       -       8,350       8,350       (4,351 )     3,999       -          
01/31/1989
Town and Country - Hammond, LA
    1,030       7,404       582       1,029       7,987       9,016       (4,166 )     4,850       -          
12/30/1997
Tropicana Beltway Center
    13,947       42,186       79       13,949       42,263       56,212       (5,724 )     50,488       (34,443 )        
11/20/2007
Tropicana Marketplace
    2,118       8,477       (2,171 )     1,266       7,158       8,424       (2,876 )     5,548       -          
07/24/1995
Tyler Shopping Center
    5       21       3,662       300       3,388       3,688       (1,826 )     1,862       -          
12/31/2002
Uintah Gardens
    2,209       13,051       2,169       2,205       15,224       17,429       (1,781 )     15,648       -          
12/22/2005
University Palms Shopping Ctr
    2,765       10,181       21       2,765       10,202       12,967       (1,681 )     11,286       -       C  
11/13/2008
University Place
    500       85       789       500       874       1,374       (78 )     1,296       -          
02/08/2008
Valley Shopping Center
    4,293       13,736       526       8,170       10,385       18,555       (999 )     17,556       -          
04/07/2006
Valley View Shopping Center
    1,006       3,980       2,414       1,006       6,394       7,400       (2,445 )     4,955       -          
11/20/1996
Venice Pines Shopping Center
    1,432       5,730       (55 )     1,077       6,030       7,107       (1,412 )     5,695       -          
06/06/2001
Village Arcade II Phase III
    -       16       15,300       -       15,316       15,316       (7,228 )     8,088       -          
12/31/1996
Village Arcade-Phase II
    -       787       134       -       921       921       (546 )     375       -          
12/31/1992
Vizcaya Square Shopping Center
    3,044       12,226       236       3,044       12,462       15,506       (2,255 )     13,251       -          
12/18/2002
West Jordan Town Center
    4,306       17,776       1,569       4,308       19,343       23,651       (2,940 )     20,711       (14,105 )        
12/19/2003
Westchase Shopping Center
    3,085       7,920       6,183       3,189       13,999       17,188       (10,910 )     6,278       (12,301 )        
08/29/1978
Westgate Shopping Center
    245       1,425       379       245       1,804       2,049       (1,611 )     438       -          
07/02/1965
Westhill Village Shopping Ctr.
    408       3,002       4,415       437       7,388       7,825       (4,664 )     3,161       -          
05/01/1958
Westland Fair
    6,715       10,506       418       4,357       13,282       17,639       (3,818 )     13,821       -          
12/29/2000
Westland Fair
    20,847       -       (10,866 )     7,863       2,118       9,981       (1,167 )     8,814       -          
12/29/2000
Westland Terrace Plaza
    1,649       6,768       2,586       2,520       8,483       11,003       (1,106 )     9,897       -          
10/22/2003
Westminster Center
    11,215       44,871       5,251       11,204       50,133       61,337       (11,330 )     50,007       -       F  
04/02/2001
Westminster Plaza
    1,759       7,036       387       1,759       7,423       9,182       (1,422 )     7,760       (6,309 )        
06/21/2002
Westwood Village Shopping Ctr.
    -       6,968       1,823       -       8,791       8,791       (7,525 )     1,266       (2,115 )        
08/25/1978
Whitehall Commons
    2,529       6,901       73       2,522       6,981       9,503       (792 )     8,711       (4,789 )        
10/06/2005
Winter Park Corners
    2,159       8,636       374       2,159       9,010       11,169       (1,920 )     9,249       -          
09/06/2001
Wyoming Mall
    1,919       7,678       2,452       598       11,451       12,049       (1,086 )     10,963       -          
03/31/1995
      809,209       2,424,445       542,942       812,209       2,964,387       3,776,596       (733,807 )     3,042,789       (726,265 )          
                                                                                   
Industrial:
                                                                                 
                                                                                   
1625 Diplomat Drive
    506       3,107       122       508       3,227       3,735       (332 )     3,403       -          
12/22/2005
1801 Massaro
    865       3,461       (76 )     671       3,579       4,250       (605 )     3,645       -          
04/24/2003
3500 Atlanta Industrial Pkwy
    770       795       28       770       823       1,593       (108 )     1,485       -          
10/14/2004
3550 Southside Industrial Pkwy
    449       1,666       -       449       1,666       2,115       (242 )     1,873       -          
05/04/2004
610 and 11th Street Warehouses
    253       3,593       (882 )     76       2,888       2,964       (1,902 )     1,062       -          
09/13/1974
Atlanta Industrial Park
    1,946       7,785       1,889       2,078       9,542       11,620       (1,834 )     9,786       (450 )        
02/19/2003
Atlanta Industrial Park
    657       2,626       200       479       3,004       3,483       (606 )     2,877       -          
02/19/2003
Beltway 8 at West Bellfort
    674       -       8,748       784       8,638       9,422       (4,300 )     5,122       -          
12/31/2001
Blankenship Distribution Cntr.
    271       1,097       642       273       1,737       2,010       (714 )     1,296       -          
08/07/1998
Braker 2 Business Center
    394       1,574       417       394       1,991       2,385       (567 )     1,818       -          
09/28/2000
Brookhollow Business Center
    734       2,938       2,108       736       5,044       5,780       (2,476 )     3,304       -          
07/27/1995
Central Plano Business Park
    1,343       5,578       885       1,344       6,462       7,806       (809 )     6,997       -          
09/28/2005

 
 
 
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(Continued)

   
Initial Cost to Company
   
Gross Amounts at Close of Period
                             
Description
 
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
   
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Total (G)
   
Accumulated Depreciation
   
Total Costs, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
   
Encumbrances(A)
         
Date of Acquisition / Construction
                                                                 
Corporate Center Park
  $ 1,027     $ 4,114     $ 2,652     $ 1,027     $ 6,766     $ 7,793     $ (2,772 )   $ 5,021     $ -          
05/23/1997
Crestview
    7,424       555       (7,132 )     206       641       847       (543 )     304       -          
11/10/1980
Crosspoint Warehouse
    441       1,762       195       441       1,957       2,398       (544 )     1,854       -          
12/23/1998
Enterchange at Northlake A
    4,051       7,804       99       1,624       10,330       11,954       (708 )     11,246       -       D  
04/20/2007
Enterchange at Walthall D
    3,190       7,618       7,330       2,374       15,764       18,138       (1,229 )     16,909       -       D  
04/20/2007
Freeport Business Center
    3,196       10,032       1,425       3,203       11,450       14,653       (1,290 )     13,363       -       D  
07/22/2005
Freeport Commerce Center
    598       2,918       698       1,536       2,678       4,214       (350 )     3,864       -          
11/29/2006
Hopewell Industrial Center
    926       8,074       129       2,740       6,389       9,129       (507 )     8,622       (3,958 )        
11/03/2006
Houston Cold Storage Warehouse
    1,087       4,347       1,912       1,072       6,274       7,346       (1,965 )     5,381       -          
06/12/1998
Interwest Business Park
    1,449       5,795       1,509       1,461       7,292       8,753       (2,091 )     6,662       -          
12/22/2000
ISOM Business Center
    2,661       6,699       596       2,662       7,294       9,956       (896 )     9,060       -          
10/24/2005
Jupiter Business Center
    588       2,353       935       588       3,288       3,876       (1,244 )     2,632       -          
07/27/1999
Kempwood Industrial Park
    734       3,044       55       129       3,704       3,833       (1,267 )     2,566       -       D  
08/27/1996
Kennesaw 75
    3,012       7,659       451       3,007       8,115       11,122       (1,016 )     10,106       -       D  
02/23/2005
Lakeland Industrial Center
    3,265       13,059       1,827       3,266       14,885       18,151       (3,950 )     14,201       -       D  
12/06/2001
Lakeland Interstate Bus. Park
    1,526       9,077       (271 )     547       9,785       10,332       (783 )     9,549       (5,167 )        
01/11/2007
Manana / 35 Business Center
    1,323       5,293       2,035       1,315       7,336       8,651       (2,622 )     6,029       -          
07/27/1999
McGraw Hill Distribution Ctr
    3,155       18,906       2       3,157       18,906       22,063       (1,851 )     20,212       -          
02/14/2006
Midpoint I-20 Distrib. Center
    1,254       7,070       4,438       2,820       9,942       12,762       (769 )     11,993       -          
10/13/2006
Midway Business Center
    1,078       4,313       1,923       1,078       6,236       7,314       (2,438 )     4,876       -          
07/27/1999
Newkirk Business Center
    686       2,745       908       686       3,653       4,339       (1,400 )     2,939       -          
07/27/1999
Northeast Crossing
    392       1,568       1,028       350       2,638       2,988       (1,135 )     1,853       -          
07/27/1999
Oak Hill Business Park
    1,294       5,279       1,103       1,299       6,377       7,676       (1,936 )     5,740       -          
10/18/2001
O'Connor Road Business Park
    1,028       4,110       1,012       1,029       5,121       6,150       (1,394 )     4,756       -          
12/22/2000
Railwood
    7,072       7,965       (1,421 )     2,870       10,746       13,616       (4,256 )     9,360       -       D  
12/31/1975
Randol Mill Place
    371       1,513       719       372       2,231       2,603       (974 )     1,629       -          
12/31/1998
Red Bird
    406       1,622       232       406       1,854       2,260       (645 )     1,615       -          
09/29/1998
Regal Distribution Center
    801       3,208       1,673       806       4,876       5,682       (1,571 )     4,111       -          
04/17/1998
Riverview Distribution Center
    1,518       9,613       257       1,521       9,867       11,388       (644 )     10,744       -       D  
08/10/2007
Rutland 10 Business Center
    738       2,951       530       739       3,480       4,219       (971 )     3,248       -          
09/28/2000
Sherman Plaza Business Park
    705       2,829       2,070       710       4,894       5,604       (2,242 )     3,362       -          
04/01/1999
South Loop Business Park
    168       575       100       168       675       843       (652 )     191       -          
12/04/1975
Southpark 3075
    1,251       8,385       (40 )     1,213       8,383       9,596       (485 )     9,111       -          
10/03/2007
Southpark A, B, C
    1,079       4,375       743       1,080       5,117       6,197       (1,403 )     4,794       -          
09/28/2000
Southpoint
    4,167       10,967       1,353       4,168       12,319       16,487       (1,193 )     15,294       -          
12/29/2005
Southpoint Business Center
    597       2,392       1,065       600       3,454       4,054       (1,149 )     2,905       -          
05/20/1999
Southport Business Park 5
    562       2,172       1,279       562       3,451       4,013       (1,112 )     2,901       -       D  
12/23/1998
Space Center Industrial Park
    1,036       4,143       1,443       1,025       5,597       6,622       (1,861 )     4,761       -          
05/29/1998
Stonecrest Business Center
    601       2,439       1,589       601       4,028       4,629       (1,750 )     2,879       -          
06/03/1997
Tampa East Ind. Portfolio
    5,424       18,155       1,246       5,409       19,416       24,825       (2,116 )     22,709       -          
11/21/2005
Town and Country Commerce Ctr
    4,188       9,628       (577 )     4,311       8,928       13,239       (512 )     12,727       -       D  
06/29/2007
West Loop Commerce Center
    2,203       1,672       (821 )     536       2,518       3,054       (2,401 )     653       -          
12/14/1981
West-10 Business Center
    -       3,125       1,685       -       4,810       4,810       (3,840 )     970       -          
08/28/1992
West-10 Business Center II
    414       1,662       731       389       2,418       2,807       (1,246 )     1,561       -          
08/20/1997
Westgate Business Center
    1,472       3,471       2,034       1,470       5,507       6,977       (1,453 )     5,524       -          
12/12/2003


 
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Schedule III
(Continued)

 
   
Initial Cost to Company
   
Gross Amounts at Close of Period
                             
Description
 
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
   
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Total (G)
   
Accumulated Depreciation
   
Total Costs, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
   
Encumbrances(A)
         
Date of Acquisition / Construction
                                                                 
Westlake 125
  $ 1,174     $ 6,630     $ 219     $ 1,066     $ 6,957     $ 8,023     $ (406 )   $ 7,617     $ -          
10/03/2007
Wirt Road & I10
    1,003       -       45       1,048       -       1,048       -       1,048       -          
05/24/2007
      91,197       287,906       55,094       77,249       356,948       434,197       (82,077 )     352,120       (9,575 )          
                                                                                   
Other:
                                                                                 
                                                                                   
1919 North Loop West
    1,334       8,451       10,577       1,337       19,025       20,362       (2,029 )     18,333       -          
12/05/2006
Citadel Building
    3,236       6,168       7,191       534       16,061       16,595       (11,728 )     4,867       -          
12/30/1975
Phoenix Office Building
    1,696       3,255       924       1,773       4,102       5,875       (375 )     5,500       -          
01/31/2007
      6,266       17,874       18,692       3,644       39,188       42,832       (14,132 )     28,700       -            
                                                                                   
Land Held/Under Development:
                                                                                 
                                                                                   
Ambassador Parcel D
    98       -       -       98       -       98       -       98       -          
10/26/2007
Citadel Drive at Loop 610
    3,747       -       (239 )     3,508       -       3,508       -       3,508       -          
12/30/1975
ClayPoint Distribution Park
    2,413       3,117       10,619       1,554       14,595       16,149       (2,593 )     13,556       -          
06/23/1999
Colonial Landing
    1,813       14,577       11,552       -       27,942       27,942       (3,389 )     24,553       -          
04/26/2006
Crabtree Towne Center
    18,810       54       (8,783 )     10,072       9       10,081       -       10,081       -          
01/31/2007
Cullen Blvd. at East Orem
    172       -       3       175       -       175       -       175       -          
02/24/1975
Curry Ford Road
    1,878       7       (36 )     1,848       1       1,849       -       1,849       -          
10/05/2007
Decatur 215
    32,525       8,200       (21,508 )     17,432       1,785       19,217       -       19,217       -          
12/26/2007
Festival Plaza
    751       6       141       897       1       898       -       898       -          
12/08/2006
Gladden Farms
    1,619       4       372       1,884       111       1,995       -       1,995       -          
08/21/2007
Harrison Pointe Pad
    1,057       -       -       1,057       -       1,057       -       1,057       -          
05/01/2008
Horne Street Market
    4,239       37       7,350       4,446       7,180       11,626       (254 )     11,372       -          
06/22/2007
Lockwood Drive
    313       -       (319 )     (6 )     -       (6 )     -       (6 )     -          
11/14/1949
Mainland Mall-Tracts 1 & 2
    321       -       69       390       -       390       -       390       -          
11/29/1967
North Towne Plaza JV
    6,646       99       7,610       10,027       4,328       14,355       -       14,355       -          
12/27/2006
NW Freeway at Gessner
    5,052       -       (3,808 )     1,264       (20 )     1,244       -       1,244       -          
11/16/1972
Palm Coast Landing Outparcels
    1,302       149       (223 )     811       417       1,228       -       1,228       -          
04/30/2008
Phillips Landing
    1,521       1,625       10,320       1,819       11,647       13,466       (1,016 )     12,450       -          
12/14/2005
Raintree Ranch Center
    11,442       595       16,474       10,983       17,528       28,511       (2,292 )     26,219       -          
06/15/2006
Ridgeway Trace
    26,629       544       3,860       15,930       15,103       31,033       -       31,033       -          
11/09/2006
River Pointe Venture
    2,874       -       (2,063 )     811       -       811       -       811       -          
08/04/2004
Rock Prarie Marketplace
    2,364       -       10,911       13,268       7       13,275       -       13,275       -          
05/15/2006
Shreveport
    356       -       130       486       -       486       -       486       -          
05/22/1973
South Fulton Crossing
    14,373       154       (7,380 )     6,226       921       7,147       -       7,147       -          
01/10/2007
Southern Pines Place
    8,046       73       (1,875 )     6,227       17       6,244       -       6,244       -          
02/09/2007
Stanford Court
    693       -       21       714       -       714       -       714       -          
04/20/1981
Stevens Ranch
    36,939       46       873       37,853       5       37,858       -       37,858       -          
05/16/2007
Surf City Crossing
    3,220       52       3,698       6,754       216       6,970       -       6,970       -          
12/06/2006
The Shoppes @ Wilderness Oaks
    11,081       50       1,420       12,545       6       12,551       -       12,551       -          
06/19/2008
The Shoppes at Caveness Farms
    7,235       135       1,202       8,340       232       8,572       -       8,572       -          
01/17/2006
Thompson Bridge Commons
    604       -       (56 )     525       23       548       -       548       -          
07/28/2005
Tomball Marketplace
    9,616       262       14,995       12,155       12,718       24,873       (115 )     24,758       -          
04/12/2006


 
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Schedule III
(Continued)

   
Initial Cost to Company
   
Gross Amounts at Close of Period
                             
Description
 
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
   
Land
   
Building and Improvements
   
Total (G)
   
Accumulated Depreciation
   
Total Costs, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
   
Encumbrances(A)
         
Date of Acquisition / Construction
                                                                 
Village Shopping Center
  $ 64     $ 714     $ (689 )   $ 89     $ -     $ 89     $ -     $ 89     $ -          
12/31/2002
Waterford Village
    5,830       -       9,641       6,207       9,264       15,471       (648 )     14,823       -          
06/11/2004
West 11th @ Loop 610
    1,667       -       8       1,675       -       1,675       -       1,675       -          
12/14/1981
Westover Square
    4,435       20       (478 )     3,977       -       3,977       -       3,977       -          
08/01/2006
Westwood Center
    10,497       36       5,995       6,878       9,650       16,528       (14 )     16,514       -          
01/26/2007
Wilcrest/Bissonnet-Alief Tr1-4
    7,228       -       (6,309 )     919       -       919       -       919       -          
11/10/1980
York Plaza
    162       -       (45 )     117       -       117       -       117       -          
08/28/1972
      249,632       30,556       63,453       209,955       133,686       343,641       (10,321 )     333,320       -            
                                                                                   
Balance of Portfolio (not to exceed 5% of total)
    55,256       189,383       (183,509 )     8,248       52,882       61,130       (15,944 )     45,186       -            
                                                                                   
Total of Portfolio
  $ 1,211,560     $ 2,950,164     $ 496,672     $ 1,111,305     $ 3,547,091     $ 4,658,396     $ (856,281 )   $ 3,802,115     $ (735,840 )          
 
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method, generally over estimated useful lives of 18-40 years for buildings and 10-20 years for parking lot surfacing and equipment.  Tenant and leasehold improvements are depreciated over the remaining life of the lease or the useful life whichever is shorter.

Note A -
Encumbrances do not include $39.8 million outstanding under fixed-rate mortgage debt associated with five properties each held in a tenancy-in-common arrangement and $19.6 million of non-cash debt related items.
   
Note B -
Property is collateral for a $154.3 million fixed-rate mortgage.
   
Note C -
Property is collateral for $100.0 million fixed-rate mortgage.
   
Note D -
Property is collateral for $57.4 million fixed-rate mortgage.
   
Note E -
Property is collateral for $26.6 million fixed-rate mortgage.
   
Note F -
Property is collateral for $91.6 million fixed-rate mortgage.
   
Note G -
The book value of our net fixed asset exceeds the tax basis by approximately $119 million at December 31, 2009.


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Schedule III
(Continued)

The changes in total cost of the properties for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 4,915,472     $ 4,972,344     $ 4,445,888  
Additions at cost
    97,557       299,090       888,345  
Retirements or sales
    (316,910 )     (303,423 )     (361,889 )
Impairment loss
    (37,723 )     (52,539 )        
                         
Balance at end of year
  $ 4,658,396     $ 4,915,472     $ 4,972,344  

The changes in accumulated depreciation for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 were as follows:

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 812,323     $ 774,321     $ 707,005  
Additions at cost
    123,062       118,160       114,956  
Retirements or sales
    (79,104 )     (80,158 )     (47,640 )
                         
Balance at end of year
  $ 856,281     $ 812,323     $ 774,321  



 
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Schedule IV

WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS
MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
DECEMBER 31, 2009

(Amounts in thousands)

           
 
 
 
 
 
   
Carrying
 
            Final   Periodic   Face    
Amount of
 
     
Interest
   
Maturity
 
Payment
 
Amount of
   
Mortgages
 
 
State
 
Rate
   
Date
 
Terms
 
Mortgages
   
(A)
 
                             
SHOPPING CENTERS:
                           
FIRST MORTGAGES:
                           
                             
363-410 Burma, LLC
TN
    6.50 %     06-01-11  
$212 Annual P&I
  $ 2,465     $ 2,465  
WRI-SRP Cole Park Plaza, LLC
NC
    5.66 %     02-01-12  
At Maturity
    6,200       6,200  
                                     
SHOPPING CENTERS:
                                   
CONSTRUCTION LOANS:
                                   
                                     
Palm Coast Center, LLC
FL
    2.06 %     04-13-10  
At Maturity
    27,302       27,302  
WRI Alliance Riley Venture
CA
    10.50 %     11-20-10  
At Maturity
    26,134       26,134  
WRI Alliance Riley Venture III
CA
    2.85 %     11-20-10  
At Maturity
    33,265       33,265  
WRI Alliance Riley Venture III
CA
    12.00 %     11-20-10  
At Maturity
    1,809       1,809  
Weingarten I-4 Clermont Landing, LLC
FL
    2.75 %     06-14-10  
At Maturity
    24,552       24,552  
Weingarten Miller Buckingham, LLC
CO
    2.75 %     07-09-11  
At Maturity
    16,857       16,857  
Weingarten Miller Equiwest Salt Lake, LLC
UT
    2.75 %     03-24-12  
At Maturity
    12,930       12,930  
Weingarten Miller MDH Buckingham, LLC
CO
    2.75 %     07-09-11  
At Maturity
    44,321       44,321  
Weingarten Sheridan, LLC
CO
    2.75 %     12-15-10  
At Maturity
    71,387       71,387  
                                     
TOTAL MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
                      $ 267,222     $ 267,222  

Note A -
The aggregate cost at December 31, 2009 for federal income tax purposes is $267,222.

Changes in mortgage loans for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 are summarized below.

   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
 
                   
Balance, Beginning of Year
  $ 236,743     $ 79,898     $ 5,308  
Additions to Existing Loans
    54,007       201,803       155,855  
Collections/Reductions of Principal
    (23,528 )     (44,958 )     (81,265 )
                         
Balance, End of Year
  $ 267,222     $ 236,743     $ 79,898  

 
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