form10q_q22012.htm

 

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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012
   
OR
 
 
   
o
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: 001-32268
 
Kite Realty Group Trust
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland
 
11-3715772
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
30 S. Meridian Street, Suite 1100
Indianapolis, Indiana
 
46204
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)
     
Telephone: (317) 577-5600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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(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   o
No   x
 
The number of Common Shares outstanding as of August 1, 2012 was 64.095,127 ($.01 par value)
 

 
 

 
 

 
KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
     
Page
Part I.
 
       
Item 1.
 
       
   
3
       
   
4
       
   
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
5
       
   
6
       
   
7
     
Item 2.
17
     
 
18
       
Item 3.
33
       
Item 4.
33
       
Part II.
 
       
Item 1.
33
       
Item 1A.
33
       
Item 2.
33
       
Item 3.
34
       
Item 4.
34
       
Item 5.
34
       
Item 6.
34
       
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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
 
Kite Realty Group Trust
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Assets:
           
Investment properties, at cost:
           
Land
  $ 231,536,000     $ 238,129,092  
Land held for development
    35,979,859       36,977,501  
Buildings and improvements
    848,689,972       845,173,680  
Furniture, equipment and other
    4,753,291       5,474,403  
Construction in progress
    149,980,572       147,973,380  
      1,270,939,694       1,273,728,056  
      Less: accumulated depreciation
    (189,082,944 )     (178,006,632 )
      Net real estate investments
    1,081,856,750       1,095,721,424  
Cash and cash equivalents
    8,296,769       10,042,450  
Tenant receivables, including accrued straight-line rent of $11,432,061 and
  $11,398,347, respectively, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts
    19,085,068       20,413,671  
Other receivables
    3,930,536       2,978,225  
Investments in unconsolidated entities, at equity
    22,174,655       21,646,443  
Escrow and other deposits
    8,789,868       9,424,986  
Deferred costs, net
    31,769,214       31,079,129  
Prepaid and other assets
    2,200,902       1,959,790  
Total Assets
  $ 1,178,103,762     $ 1,193,266,118  
                 
Liabilities and Equity:
               
Mortgage and other indebtedness
  $ 652,665,427     $ 689,122,933  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    38,287,686       36,048,324  
Deferred revenue and other liabilities
    13,352,512       12,636,228  
Total Liabilities
    704,305,625       737,807,485  
Commitments and contingencies
               
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership
    39,825,808       41,836,613  
Equity:
               
   Kite Realty Group Trust Shareholders' Equity:
               
      Preferred Shares, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 4,100,000
         and 2,800,000 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and
         December 31, 2011, respectively
    102,500,000       70,000,000  
      Common Shares, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized,
         64,080,849 shares and 63,617,019 shares issued and outstanding at
         June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
    640,808       636,170  
      Additional paid in capital and other
    450,191,474       449,763,528  
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (4,228,292 )     (1,524,095 )
      Accumulated deficit
    (119,938,104 )     (109,504,068 )
   Total Kite Realty Group Trust Shareholders' Equity
    429,165,886       409,371,535  
   Noncontrolling Interests
    4,806,443       4,250,485  
Total Equity
    433,972,329       413,622,020  
Total Liabilities and Equity
  $ 1,178,103,762     $ 1,193,266,118  
                 

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

 
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Kite Realty Group Trust
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Revenue:
                       
  Minimum rent
  $ 19,562,959     $ 18,202,471     $ 38,823,658     $ 35,800,908  
  Tenant reimbursements
    4,665,765       4,682,691       9,904,487       9,698,223  
  Other property related revenue
    847,453       1,414,060       2,070,881       2,302,593  
  Construction and service fee revenue
    54,613       76,483       98,017       86,520  
Total revenue
    25,130,790       24,375,705       50,897,043       47,888,244  
Expenses:
                               
  Property operating
    4,240,446       4,415,221       8,868,994       9,168,549  
  Real estate taxes
    3,169,255       3,522,033       6,823,906       6,742,327  
  Cost of construction and services
    82,115       114,254       174,463       164,167  
  General, administrative, and other
    1,843,087       1,413,918       3,666,807       3,262,370  
  Litigation charge
                1,289,446        
  Depreciation and amortization
    10,486,899       9,611,307       19,917,406       18,506,263  
Total expenses
    19,821,802       19,076,733       40,741,022       37,843,676  
Operating income
    5,308,988       5,298,972       10,156,021       10,044,568  
  Interest expense
    (6,398,553 )     (5,497,349 )     (12,874,350 )     (11,055,845 )
  Income tax benefit (expense) of taxable REIT subsidiary
    30,174       30,760       (7,390 )     46,833  
  Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities
    382       92,220       (11,148 )     4,595  
  Other income
    47,835       93,582       85,963       142,620  
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (1,011,174 )     18,185       (2,650,904 )     (817,229 )
Discontinued operations:
                               
  Discontinued operations
    42,425       85,883       173,924       143,986  
  Gain on sale of operating property, net of tax expense
    93,891             5,245,880        
Income from discontinued operations
    136,316       85,883       5,419,804       143,986  
Consolidated net (loss) income
    (874,858 )     104,068       2,768,900       (673,243 )
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
    271,221       282,545       (1,825,799 )     353,039  
Net (loss) income attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust
  $ (603,637 )   $ 386,613     $ 943,101     $ (320,204 )
Dividends on preferred shares
    (2,114,063 )     (1,443,750 )     (3,691,876 )     (2,887,500 )
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
  $ (2,717,700 )   $ (1,057,137 )   $ (2,748,775 )   $ (3,207,704 )
                                 
Net loss per common share  - basic & diluted:
                               
  Loss from continuing operations attributable to Kite Realty
  Group Trust common shareholders
  $ (0.04 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.09 )   $ (0.05 )
  Income from discontinued operations attributable to Kite
   Realty Group Trust common shareholders
    0.00       0.00       0.05       0.00  
Net loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders
  $ (0.04 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.05 )
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
    64,014,187       63,567,964       63,864,040       63,508,337  
                                 
Dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.06     $ 0.06     $ 0.12     $ 0.12  
                                 
Net loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders:
                               
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (2,839,225 )   $ (1,133,618 )   $ (5,720,804 )   $ (3,335,909 )
Income from discontinued operations
    121,525       76,481       2,972,029       128,205  
Net loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders
  $ (2,717,700 )   $ (1,057,137 )   $ (2,748,775 )   $ (3,207,704 )
                                 
Consolidated net (loss) income
  $ (874,858 )   $ 104,068     $ 2,768,900     $ (673,243 )
Change in fair value of derivatives
    (3,128,357 )     378,631       (3,031,810 )     1,718,611  
Total comprehensive (loss) income
    (4,003,215 )     482,699       (262,910 )     1,045,368  
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
    610,384       240,702       (1,498,186 )     162,566  
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust
  $ (3,392,831 )   $ 723,401     $ (1,761,096 )   $ 1,207,934  

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

 
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Kite Realty Group Trust
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
 
                                   Accumulated              
                                 
Other
             
   
Preferred Shares
   
Common Shares
   
Additional
   
Comprehensive
   
Accumulated
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Paid-in Capital
   
Loss
   
Deficit
   
Total
 
                                                 
Balances, December 31, 2011
    2,800,000     $ 70,000,000       63,617,019     $ 636,170     $ 449,763,528     $ (1,524,095 )   $ (109,504,068 )   $ 409,371,535  
Proceeds of preferred share offering, net
    1,300,000       32,500,000                   (1,179,704 )                 31,320,296  
Issuance of common shares, net
                184,212       1,842       767,855                       769,697  
Common shares issued under employee share purchase plan
                2,722       27       12,459                   12,486  
Stock compensation activity
                246,896       2,469       418,932                   421,401  
Other comprehensive loss
                                  (2,704,197 )           (2,704,197 )
Distributions declared to common
  shareholders
                                        (7,685,261 )     (7,685,261 )
Distributions to preferred
 shareholders
                                        (3,691,876 )     (3,691,876 )
Net income attributable to Kite
  Realty Group Trust
                                        943,101       943,101  
Exchange of redeemable
  noncontrolling interests for
  common shares
                30,000       300       389,700                   390,000  
Adjustment to redeemable
  noncontrolling interests -
  Operating Partnership
                            18,704                   18,704  
Balances, June 30, 2012
    4,100,000     $ 102,500,000       64,080,849     $ 640,808     $ 450,191,474     $ (4,228,292 )   $ (119,938,104 )   $ 429,165,886  
                                                                 
                                                                 

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

 
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Kite Realty Group Trust
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   Six Months Ended June 30,  
   
2012
   
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Consolidated net income (loss)
  $ 2,768,900     $ (673,243 )
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
         
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities
    11,148       (4,595 )
Straight-line rent
    (1,270,813 )     (1,023,514 )
Depreciation and amortization
    21,707,555       19,658,429  
Gain on sale of land
    (276,844 )      
Gain on sale of operating properties, net of tax expense
    (5,245,880 )      
Provision for credit losses
    507,330       679,067  
Compensation expense for equity awards
    243,927       236,287  
Amortization of debt fair value adjustment
    (39,236 )     (215,429 )
Amortization of in-place lease liabilities
    (872,058 )     (1,346,710 )
Distributions of income from unconsolidated entities
          212,501  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Tenant receivables
    498,963       1,608,346  
Deferred costs and other assets
    (3,882,003 )     (4,080,960 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, deferred revenue and other liabilities
    (2,987,644 )     (43,584 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    11,163,345       15,006,595  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Acquisitions of interests in properties
    (20,796,243 )     (16,368,190 )
Capital expenditures, net
    (31,647,673 )     (29,384,821 )
Net proceeds from land and operating property sales
    57,021,250        
Change in construction payables
    2,132,815       3,058,627  
Note receivable from joint venture partner
          125,780  
Contributions to unconsolidated entities
          (5,762,321 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    6,710,149       (48,330,925 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Common share issuance proceeds, net of issuance costs
    807,991       (150,328 )
Preferred share issuance proceeds, net of issuance costs
    31,428,027        
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in Rangeline Crossing
          (1,696,542 )
Loan proceeds
    191,024,918       72,878,661  
Loan transaction costs
    (1,765,604 )     (4,465,112 )
Loan payments
    (227,443,187 )     (29,247,003 )
Distributions paid – common shareholders
    (7,656,753 )     (7,614,576 )
Distributions paid - preferred shareholders
    (3,468,438 )     (2,807,292 )
Distributions paid – redeemable noncontrolling interests
    (940,680 )     (942,778 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in properties
    (1,605,449 )     (432,644 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (19,619,175 )     25,522,386  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (1,745,681 )     (7,801,944 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    10,042,450       15,394,528  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 8,296,769     $ 7,592,584  
                 
                 
Non-cash investing and financing activities
               
Settlement of loan in acquisition of noncontrolling interest in Rangeline Crossing
          578,200  
                 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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Kite Realty Group Trust
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2012
(Unaudited)
 
Note 1. Organization
 
Kite Realty Group Trust (the “Company”), through its majority-owned subsidiary, Kite Realty Group, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), is engaged in the ownership, operation, management, leasing, acquisition, redevelopment and development of neighborhood and community shopping centers and certain commercial real estate properties in selected markets in the United States.  At June 30, 2012, the Company owned interests in 62 properties (consisting of 53 retail operating properties, five retail properties under redevelopment and four commercial operating properties). As of this date, the Company also had four in-process retail development properties.
 
Note 2. Basis of Presentation, Consolidation, Investments in Joint Ventures, and Noncontrolling Interests
 
The Company’s management has prepared the accompanying unaudited financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) may have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the presentation not misleading.  The unaudited financial statements as of June 30, 2012 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial information set forth therein.  The consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.  The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected on an annual basis.
 
Consolidation and Investments in Joint Ventures
 
The accompanying financial statements of the Company are presented on a consolidated basis and include all accounts of the Company, the Operating Partnership, the taxable REIT subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, subsidiaries of the Company or the Operating Partnership that are controlled and any variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary.  In general, a VIE is a corporation, partnership, trust or any other legal structure used for business purposes that either (a) has equity investors that do not provide sufficient financial resources for the entity to support its activities, (b) does not have equity investors with voting rights or (c) has equity investors whose votes are disproportionate from their economics and substantially all of the activities are conducted on behalf of the investor with disproportionately fewer voting rights.  The Company consolidates properties that are wholly owned as well as properties it controls but in which it owns less than a 100% interest.  Control of a property is demonstrated by, among other factors:
 
 
·
the Company’s ability to refinance debt and sell the property without the consent of any other partner or owner;
 
 
·
the inability of any other partner or owner to replace the Company as manager of the property; or
 
 
·
being the primary beneficiary of a VIE.  The primary beneficiary is defined as the entity that has (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE.
 
The Company considers all relationships between itself and the VIE, including development agreements, management agreements and other contractual arrangements, in determining whether it has the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s performance.   The Company also continuously reassesses primary beneficiary status.
 
As of June 30, 2012, the Company had investments in three joint ventures that are VIEs in which the Company is the primary beneficiary.  As of this date, these VIEs had total debt of $21.5 million which is secured by assets of the VIEs with net book values totaling $71.2 million.  The Operating Partnership guarantees the debt of these VIEs; however, the VIEs could sell the properties before the performance under a guarantee would be required.
 
 
 
 
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The Company accounts for its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures under the equity method of accounting as it exercises significant influence over, but does not control, operating and financial policies.  These investments are recorded initially at cost and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and contributions and distributions.
 
Parkside Town Commons
 
The Company owns a noncontrolling interest in one land parcel (Parkside Town Commons), currently undergoing pre-development activities,  which is accounted for under the equity method. Parkside Town Commons (Parkside) is owned through a joint venture agreement with Prudential Real Estate Investors (“PREI”).  This joint venture was formed with the purpose of developing, constructing, leasing, and managing a community shopping center in Cary, North Carolina.  As of June 30, 2012, the Company owned a 40% interest in the joint venture which, under the terms of the current agreement with PREI, will be reduced to 20% upon the commencement of construction.  The Company has determined that Parkside is a VIE and that the Company is not the primary beneficiary.  All significant decisions for the joint venture, including those decisions that most significantly impact its economic performance, require approval of both partners.
 
 Rangeline Crossing
 
In February 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of the remaining 40% interest in Rangeline Crossing (formerly, The Centre), a consolidated redevelopment property, from its joint venture partners and assumed all leasing and management responsibilities of the property.  The purchase price of the 40% interest was $2.2 million, including the settlement of a $0.6 million loan previously made by the Company.  The transaction was accounted for as an equity transaction as the Company retained its controlling financial interest.  The carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest was eliminated, and the difference between the fair value of the consideration paid and the noncontrolling interest was recognized in additional paid-in capital.
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
The Company reports its noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries as equity and the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests is set forth separately in the consolidated financial statements.  The noncontrolling interests in consolidated properties for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
 
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Noncontrolling interests balance January 1
  $ 4,250,485     $ 6,914,264  
Net income allocable to noncontrolling interests,
  excluding redeemable noncontrolling interests
    2,161,407       41,775  
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in Rangeline Crossing
          (2,244,332 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
    (1,605,449 )     (432,644 )
Noncontrolling interests balance at June 30
  $ 4,806,443     $ 4,279,063  
                 

The Company classifies redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets outside of permanent equity because the Company may be required to pay cash to unitholders upon redemption of their interests in the Operating Partnership under certain circumstances.  The carrying amount of the redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership is required to be reflected at the greater of historical book value or redemption value with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital.  As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the redemption value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests did not exceed the historical book value, so no adjustment was necessary.
 
 
 
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The redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests balance January 1
  $ 41,836,613     $ 44,115,028  
Net loss allocable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
    (335,608 )     (394,814 )
Accrued distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
    (938,880 )     (942,058 )
Other comprehensive income allocable to redeemable
  noncontrolling interests 1
    (327,613 )     190,473  
Exchange of redeemable noncontrolling interest for
  common stock
    (390,000 )     (156,000 )
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests -
  operating partnership
    (18,704 )     331,489  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests balance at June 30
  $ 39,825,808     $ 43,144,118  
                 

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1
Represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of the changes in the fair value of derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges (see Note 7).

The following sets forth accumulated other comprehensive loss allocable to noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:

   
2012
   
2011
 
Accumulated comprehensive loss balance at January 1
  $ (187,885 )   $ (359,798 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income allocable to redeemable
  noncontrolling interests 1
    (327,613 )     190,473  
Accumulated comprehensive loss balance at June 30
  $ (515,498 )   $ (169,325 )
                 

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1
Represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of the changes in the fair value of derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges (see Note 7).
   
 
The Company allocates net operating results of the Operating Partnership after preferred dividends and noncontrolling interest in the consolidated properties based on the partners’ respective weighted average ownership interest.  The Company adjusts the redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership at the end of each period to reflect their interests in the Operating Partnership.  This adjustment is reflected in the Company’s shareholders’ equity.  The Company’s and the limited partners’ weighted average interests in the Operating Partnership for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
 
 
    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Company’s weighted average basic interest in
  Operating Partnership
    89.1 %     89.0 %     89.1 %     89.0 %
Limited partners' redeemable noncontrolling
  weighted average basic interests in Operating
  Partnership
    10.9 %     11.0 %     10.9 %     11.0 %
                                 
 
At June 30, 2012, the Company’s and the redeemable noncontrolling ownership interests in the Operating Partnership were 89.1% and 10.9%.
 
 
 
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Note 3. Earnings Per Share
 
Basic earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share is determined based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding combined with the incremental average shares that would have been outstanding assuming all potentially dilutive shares were converted into common shares as of the earliest date possible.
 
Potentially dilutive securities include outstanding common share options, units in the Operating Partnership, which may be exchanged for either cash or common shares, at the Company’s option, under certain circumstances, and deferred common share units, which may be credited to the personal accounts of non-employee trustees in lieu of the payment of cash compensation or the issuance of common shares to such trustees.  Due to the Company’s net loss attributable to common shareholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the potentially dilutive securities were not dilutive for those periods.
 
Approximately 1.7 million outstanding common share options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their impact was not dilutive for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.
 
Note 4.  Litigation Charge
 
The Company was a claimant in a matter of arbitration against a former tenant of one of its operating properties.   In this matter, the former tenant counterclaimed, alleging damages caused by the Company’s withholding of its consent to the assignment to a third party of its lease with the tenant.  On March 29, 2012, the Company received a notice of an interim arbitration award and order (the “Interim Order”) which awarded to the tenant damages plus attorneys’ fees and costs of $1.3 million.  The Company estimated and accrued a charge of $1.3 million in the first quarter, which is reflected in  the statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  On May 21, 2012, the Company paid $1.3 million and was released from the arbitration claim.
 
Note 5. Mortgage and Other Indebtedness
 
 
Mortgage and other indebtedness consisted of the following at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
 
 
   
Balance at
 
   
June 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Unsecured revolving credit facility
  $ 114,074,200     $ 134,686,200  
Unsecured term loan
    125,000,000        
Notes payable secured by properties under construction -
  variable rate
    23,276,281       82,454,406  
Mortgage notes payable - fixed rate
    367,102,123       375,615,005  
Mortgage notes payable - variable rate
    23,136,007       96,251,268  
Net premiums on acquired debt
    76,816       116,054  
Total mortgage and other indebtedness
  $ 652,665,427     $ 689,122,933  
                 

Consolidated indebtedness, including weighted average maturities and weighted average interest rates at June 30, 2012, is summarized below:
 
 
 
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Amount
   
Weighted Average Maturity (Years)
   
Weighted Average Interest Rate
   
Percentage of Total
 
Fixed rate debt
  $ 337,558,889       5.4       5.78 %     52 %
Floating rate debt (hedged)
    154,543,234       6.4       4.21 %     23 %
  Total fixed rate debt, considering hedges
    492,102,123       5.7       5.28 %     75 %
Notes payable secured by properties under construction -  variable rate
    23,276,281       2.0       3.09 %     4 %
Other variable rate debt
    291,753,441       5.4       2.77 %     45 %
Floating rate debt (hedged)
    (154,543,234 )     -6.4       2.78 %     -24 %
  Total variable rate debt, considering hedges
    160,486,488       3.9       2.82 %     25 %
Net premiums on acquired debt
    76,816       N/A       N/A       N/A  
  Total debt
  $ 652,665,427       5.3       4.66 %     100 %
                                 
 
Mortgage and construction loans are collateralized by certain real estate properties and leases.  Mortgage loans are generally due in monthly installments of interest and principal and mature over various terms through 2022.  Variable interest rates on mortgage and construction loans are based on LIBOR plus spreads ranging from 125 to 340 basis points.  At June 30, 2012, the one-month LIBOR interest rate was 0.25%.  Fixed interest rates on mortgage loans range from 5.42% to 6.78%.
 
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility and Unsecured Term Loan

On April 30, 2012, the Company entered into a new $115 million unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”).  The Term Loan is scheduled to mature on April 30, 2019 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 210 to 310 basis points, depending on the Company’s leverage.  On May 18, 2012, the Company increased the Term Loan by $10 million to $125 million.  The Company utilized the proceeds of $125 million to retire the Company’s upcoming debt maturities including loans secured by Rivers Edge, Cobblestone Plaza, Estero Town Commons, Tarpon Bay Plaza (formerly Tarpon Springs Plaza), and Fox Lake Crossing and the remaining proceeds were utilized to partially pay down the Company’s unsecured revolving credit facility.

On May 4, 2012, the Company entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap that fixed the LIBOR rate on $125 million of variable rate debt at 1.52%.  As of June 30, 2012, the effective composite rate is 4.12%, based on the Company’s leverage.

In addition, on April 30, 2012, the Company amended its unsecured revolving credit facility.  The amended terms include an extension of the maturity date to April 30, 2016, which maturity may be extended for an additional year at the Company’s option subject to certain conditions, and a reduction in the interest rate to LIBOR plus 190 to 290 basis points, depending on the Company’s leverage, from LIBOR plus 225 to 325 basis points.  The amended unsecured facility has a fee of 25 to 35 basis points on unused borrowings.  The amount that the Company may borrow under the amended unsecured facility is based on the value of assets in the unencumbered property pool.

As of June 30, 2012, the unencumbered property pool consisted of 57 properties and other assets, of which 53 were wholly-owned and used as collateral under the unsecured credit facility and four were owned through joint ventures.  As of June 30, 2012, $114.1 million was outstanding under the unsecured facility.  In addition, the Company had letters of credit outstanding which totaled $4.3 million.  As of June 30, 2012, there were no amounts advanced against these instruments. The amount that the Company may borrow under the unsecured facility and Term Loan is based on the value of assets in its unencumbered property pool.  As of June 30, 2012, the maximum amount that may be borrowed under the unsecured facility and Term Loan was $286.6 million, and the amount available for future borrowings was approximately $43 million.

The Company’s ability to borrow under the unsecured facility is subject to ongoing compliance with various restrictive covenants, including with respect to liens, indebtedness, investments, dividends, mergers and asset sales.  In addition, the unsecured facility also requires the Company to satisfy certain financial covenants.  As of June 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.
 
Debt Activity
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company made total loan borrowings of $191.0 million and total loan repayments of $227.4 million.  The major components of this activity are as follows:
 
 
 
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·  
The Company received proceeds of $125.0 million related to the Term Loan discussed above.  These proceeds were utilized to retire $91.9 million of variable rate loans that were secured by Tarpon Bay Plaza (formerly Tarpon Springs Plaza), Estero Town Commons, Fox Lake Crossing, Cobblestone Plaza, and Rivers Edge.  The remainder of the proceeds were used to partially pay down the Company's unsecured revolving credit facility;
 
·  
In June 2012, a draw of $13 million was made on the unsecured revolving credit facility to fund the acquisition of Cove Center in Stuart, Florida;
 
·  
The Company retired the $15.4 million construction loan secured by South Elgin Commons utilizing a portion of the sales proceeds from the sale of that operating property.  The remaining proceeds were utilized to fund a portion of the acquisition of Cove Center;
 
·  
A draw of $25.0 million was made on the unsecured revolving credit facility that was primarily utilized to retire the $24.7 million fixed rate loan that was secured by Cedar Hill Plaza;
 
·  
A repayment of $30.0 million was made on the unsecured revolving credit facility utilizing the majority of the proceeds from the March 2012 preferred share offering;
 
·  
The Company made draws on construction loans related to the Cobblestone Plaza, Delray Marketplace, Rivers Edge, South Elgin Commons, and Zionsville Walgreens developments totaling $15.0 million;
 
·  
The Company retired the $20.4 million variable rate loan secured by Gateway Shopping Center utilizing a portion of the sales proceeds from the sale of that operating property.  The Company’s share of the remaining proceeds was utilized to pay down the unsecured revolving credit facility; and
 
·  
The Company made scheduled principal payments on all indebtedness totaling $3.5 million.
 
Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company closed on a $23 million construction loan for its Four Corner square redevelopment property.  The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 225 basis points and has a three-year term with an option to extend for an additional two years.
 
Also subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company closed on a $37.5 million construction for its Holly Springs Towne Center development property.  The loan has a term of three years with a two-year extension option and bears interest at LIBOR plus 250 basis points, which decreases to LIBOR plus 225 basis points after the completion of construction.
 
Fair Value of Fixed and Variable Rate Debt
 
As of June 30, 2012, the fair value of fixed rate debt was $370.3 million compared to the book value of $337.6 million.  The fair value was estimated using Level 2 and 3 inputs with cash flows discounted at current borrowing rates for similar instruments which ranged from 3.02% to 4.27%.  As of June 30, 2012, the fair value of variable rate debt was $321.1 million compared to the book value of $315.0 million.  The fair value was estimated using Level 2 and 3 inputs with cash flows discounted at current borrowing rates for similar instruments which ranged from 2.50% to 4.95%.
 
Note 6. Shareholders’ Equity
 
In March 2012, the Company completed an offering of 1,300,000 shares of 8.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares and realized net proceeds of $31.3 million.  These net proceeds were utilized to reduce the outstanding balance on the Company’s unsecured revolving credit facility.  The terms of the offering were consistent with those of the  2.8 million Series A preferred shares the Company issued in December 2010.

In March 2012, the Company entered into Equity Distribution Agreements with certain sales agents pursuant to which it may sell, from time to time, up to an aggregate amount of $50 million of its common shares.  During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company issued 184,212 common shares under this agreement for net proceeds $0.8 million at an average price of $5.21.

In February 2012, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Trustees approved long-term equity incentive compensation awards totaling 245,163 restricted shares to members of executive management and certain other employees.  The restricted shares were granted at a fair value of $5.40 and will vest ratably over periods ranging from three to five years.

On May 9, 2012, the Company’s Board of Trustees declared a cash distribution of $0.515625 per preferred share covering the distribution period from March 2, 2012 to June 1, 2012.  This distribution was paid on June 1, 2012 to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2012.
 
 
 
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On June 20, 2012, the Company’s Board of Trustees declared a cash distribution of $0.06 per common share and per Operating Partnership unit for the second quarter of 2012.  These distributions were paid on July 13, 2012 to common shareholders and unitholders of record as of July 6, 2012.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, 30,000 Operating Partnership units were exchanged for the same number of common shares.

 
Note 7. Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities and Other Comprehensive Income
 
The Company is exposed to capital market risk, including changes in interest rates.  In order to manage volatility relating to variable interest rate risk, the Company enters into interest rate hedging transactions from time to time.  The Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes nor does the Company have any derivatives that are not designated as cash flow hedges.  The Company has an agreement with each of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision that if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including a default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.  As of June 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with the provisions of all of its debt agreements.  As of June 30, 2012, the Company was party to various consolidated cash flow hedge agreements with notional amounts totaling $154.5 million, which effectively fixes certain variable rate debt over various terms through 2019.  Utilizing a weighted average spread over LIBOR on all variable rate debt resulted in fixing the weighted average interest rate at 4.21%.
 
These interest rate hedge agreements are the only assets or liabilities that the Company records at fair value on a recurring basis.  The valuation of these assets and liabilities is determined using widely accepted techniques including discounted cash flow analyses, which consider the contractual terms of the derivatives (including the period to maturity) and use observable market-based inputs such as interest rate curves and implied volatilities.  The Company also incorporates credit valuation adjustments to reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements.
 
As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, accounting guidance 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 for identical instruments that are classified within Level 1 and observable inputs for similar instruments that are classified within Level 2)  and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3).  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.  The Company’s 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.
 
Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties.   However, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives.  As a result, the Company has determined that its derivative valuations are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
As of June 30, 2012 the fair value of the Company’s interest rate hedge liabilities was $4.8 million, including accrued interest of $60,000, and was recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.  At December 31, 2011 the fair value of the Company’s interest rate hedge liabilities was $1.7 million, including accrued interest of $43,000, and was recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

The Company currently expects an increase to interest expense of $2.6 million over the next 12 months as the hedged forecasted interest payments occur.  Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to earnings over time as the hedged items are recognized in earnings.  During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, $0.3 million and $2.2 million, respectively, was reclassified as a reduction to earnings.

The Company’s share of net unrealized gains on its interest rate hedge agreements are the only components of the change in accumulated other comprehensive loss.  The following sets forth comprehensive income allocable to the Company for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:
 
 
 
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    Three months ended June 30,     Six months ended June 30,  
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders
  $ (2,717,700 )   $ (1,057,137 )   $ (2,748,775 )   $ (3,207,704 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income allocable to
  Kite Realty Group Trust1
    (2,789,194 )     336,788       (2,704,197 )     1,528,138  
Comprehensive loss attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders
  $ (5,506,894 )   $ (720,349 )   $ (5,452,972 )   $ (1,679,566 )
                                 

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1
Reflects the Company’s share of the net change in the fair value of derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges.
 
Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies
 
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
 
Phase I of Eddy Street Commons at the University of Notre Dame is a multi-phase project located adjacent to the university in South Bend, Indiana.  Eddy Street Commons includes retail, office, a limited service hotel, a parking garage, apartment and residential units and is expected to include a full service hotel.
 
The City of South Bend, Indiana has contributed $35 million to the development, funded by tax increment financing (TIF) bonds issued by the City and a cash commitment from the City, both of which were used for the construction of the parking garage and infrastructure improvements to this project.  The majority of the bonds are expected to be funded by real estate tax payments made by the Company and subject to reimbursement from the tenants of the property; however, the Company has no obligation to repay or guarantee the bonds.  If there are delays in the development, the Company is obligated to pay certain fees.  However, it has an agreement with the City of South Bend to limit its exposure to a maximum of $1 million as to such fees.  In addition, the Company will not be in default concerning other obligations under the agreement with the City of South Bend as long as it commences and diligently pursues the completion of its obligations under that agreement.
 
Although the Company does not own or expect to own either the residential or the apartment complex components of the project, the Company has jointly guaranteed the apartment developer’s construction loan, which at June 30, 2012, had an outstanding balance of $30.3 million.  The construction of the apartment has been completed and the developer is in the process of replacing the construction loan with permanent financing, at which time the Company’s guarantee will be removed.  The Company also has a contractual obligation in the form of a completion guarantee to the University of Notre Dame and a similar agreement in favor of the City of South Bend to complete all phases and the Company expects its portion to be approximately $64 million, with the exception of certain of the residential units, consistent with commitments the Company typically makes in connection with other bank-funded development projects.  If the Company fails to fulfill its contractual obligations in connection with the project, but is timely commencing and pursuing a cure, it will not be in default to either the University of Notre Dame or the City of South Bend.
 
Joint Venture Indebtedness
 
Joint venture debt is the liability of the joint venture and is typically secured by the assets of the joint venture under circumstances where the lender has limited recourse to the Company.  As of June 30, 2012, the Company’s share of unconsolidated joint venture indebtedness was $5.8 million, which was entirely related to the Parkside Town Commons development.
 
Other Commitments and Contingencies
 
The Company is not subject to any material litigation nor, to management’s knowledge, is any material litigation currently threatened against the Company other than routine litigation, claims, and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business.  Management believes that such routine litigation, claims, and administrative proceedings will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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The Company is obligated under various completion guarantees with certain lenders and lease agreements with tenants to complete all or portions of our in-process development and redevelopment projects.  The Company believes it currently has sufficient financing in place to fund these projects and expects to do so primarily through existing or new construction loans.  In addition, if necessary, it may make draws on its unsecured facility.
 
As of June 30, 2012, the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $4.3 million.  At that date, there were no amounts advanced against these instruments.
 
Note 9. Discontinued Operations
 
On June 12, 2012, the Company sold its South Elgin Commons property in South Elgin, Illinois (Chicago MSA) for a sales price of $25 million and a net gain of $0.1 million.  The majority of the net proceeds from the sale were used to pay off the existing debt on the property and to fund the acquisition of Cove Center (see Note 10).
 
On February 16, 2012, the Company and its joint venture partner sold the Gateway Shopping Center operating property in Marysville, Washington for a sales price of $29.4 million and a consolidated gain of $5.2 million.  The Company’s share of the gain was $3.1 million and its partner’s noncontrolling interest share of the gain was $2.1 million.  The operating property was previously owned by a VIE where the Company was the primary beneficiary.   The operating results related to this property are reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
 
The results of the discontinued operations related to Gateway Shopping Center and South Elgin were comprised of the following for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:
 
 
    Three months ended June 30,     Six months ended June 30,  
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Rental income
  $ 544,233     $ 954,950     $ 1,513,504     $ 1,887,432  
Expenses:
                               
Property operating
    19,535       126,644       113,319       283,328  
Real estate taxes
    139,198       117,334       283,452       209,985  
Depreciation and amortization
    224,169       281,917       635,170       563,833  
          Total expenses
    382,902       525,895       1,031,941       1,057,146  
Operating income
    161,331       429,055       481,563       830,286  
Interest expense
    (118,906 )     (343,172 )     (307,639 )     (686,300 )
Income from discontinued operations
    42,425       85,883       173,924       143,986  
Gain on sale of operating property, net of
   tax expense
    93,891             5,245,880        
Total income from discontinued operations
  $ 136,316     $ 85,883     $ 5,419,804     $ 143,986  
                                 
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Kite Realty Group Trust common shareholders
  $ 121,525     $ 76,481     $ 2,972,029     $ 128,205  
Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
    14,791       9,402       2,447,775       15,781  
Total income from discontinued operations
  $ 136,316     $ 85,883     $ 5,419,804     $ 143,986  
                                 

Note 10. Property Acquisitions
 
In June 2012, the Company acquired Cove Center in Stuart, Florida for a purchase price of $22.1 million.  Cove Center is a 160,000 square foot unencumbered shopping center anchored by Publix Supermarket and Beall’s Department Store.  As of June 30, 2012, the center was 96.3% leased.  The Company allocated the purchase price of this property to the fair value of tangible assets and intangibles.  The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary.
 
 
 
 
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In July 2012, the Company acquired a 138,000 square foot shopping center  in Vero Beach, Florida for a purchase price of $15.2 million.  The shopping center is anchored by Publix Supermarket and Stein Mart.  The Company assumed a $7.9 million mortgage with a fixed interest rate of 5.67%, maturing in August 2013, as part of the acquisition.
 
In June 2011, the Company acquired Lithia Crossing, an unencumbered shopping center in Tampa, Florida, for a purchase price of $13.3 million.  The Company allocated the purchase price to the fair value of tangible assets and intangibles.
 
In February 2011, the Company acquired Oleander Place, an unencumbered shopping center in Wilmington, North Carolina, for a purchase price of $3.5 million.  The Company allocated the purchase price to the fair value of tangible assets and intangibles.
 
Note 11. Redevelopment Activities
 
In 2012, the Company completed plans for the redevelopment projects at Four Corner Square and Rangeline Crossing.  As part of finalizing its plans, the Company reduced the estimated useful lives of certain assets that are scheduled to be or have been demolished.  As a result of this change in estimate, a total of $1.4 million and $1.9 million of additional depreciation was recognized in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively.
 
In 2011, the Company completed plans for the redevelopment project at Oleander Place.  As part of finalizing its plans, the Company reduced the estimated useful lives of certain assets that were demolished.  As a result of this change in estimate, a total of $1.1 million and $1.5 million of additional depreciation was recognized in the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.
 
 

 
 
 
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Item 2.
 
 
Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements
 
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by Kite Realty Group Trust (the “Company”), contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations that may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, performance, transactions or achievements, financial or otherwise, may differ materially from the results, performance, transactions or achievements, financial or otherwise, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and other factors that might cause such differences, some of which could be material, include but are not limited to:
 
·  
national and local economic, business, real estate and other market conditions, particularly in light of the recent slowing of growth in the U.S. economy;
 
·  
financing risks, including the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity;
 
·  
the Company’s ability to refinance, or extend the maturity dates of, its indebtedness;
 
·  
the level and volatility of interest rates;
 
·  
the financial stability of tenants, including their ability to pay rent and the risk of tenant bankruptcies;
 
·  
the competitive environment in which the Company operates;
 
·  
acquisition, disposition, development and joint venture risks;
 
·  
property ownership and management risks;
 
·  
the Company’s ability to maintain its status as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes;
 
·  
potential environmental and other liabilities;
 
·  
impairment in the value of real estate property the Company owns;
 
·  
risks related to the geographical concentration of our properties in Indiana, Florida and Texas;
 
·  
other factors affecting the real estate industry generally; and
 
·  
other uncertainties and factors identified in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and, from time to time, in other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or in other documents that we publicly disseminate, including, in particular, the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.
 
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 

 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in connection with the accompanying historical financial statements and related notes thereto.  In this discussion, unless the context suggests otherwise, references to “our Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean Kite Realty Group Trust and its subsidiaries.

 Overview

Our Business and Properties

Kite Realty Group Trust, through its majority-owned subsidiary, Kite Realty Group, L.P., is engaged in the ownership, operation, management, leasing, acquisition, redevelopment, and development of neighborhood and community shopping centers and certain commercial real estate properties in selected markets in the United States.  We derive revenues primarily from rents and reimbursement payments received from tenants under leases at our properties.  Our operating results therefore depend materially on the ability of our tenants to make required rental payments, conditions in the United States retail sector, and overall economic and real estate market conditions.
 
At June 30, 2012, we owned interests in 62 properties consisting of 53 retail operating properties, five retail properties under redevelopment, and four operating commercial properties. As of this date, we also owned interests in four in-process retail development properties.
 
In addition to our in-process developments and redevelopments, we have future developments which include land parcels that are undergoing pre-development activity and are in various stages of preparation for construction to commence, including pre-leasing activity and negotiations for third party financing.  As of June 30, 2012, these future developments consisted of three projects that are expected to contain 1.1 million square feet of total gross leasable area upon completion.

Finally, as of June 30, 2012, we also owned interests in other land parcels comprising 96 acres that may be used for future expansion of existing properties, development of new retail or commercial properties or sold to third parties.  These land parcels are classified as “Land held for development” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Current Business Environment

Economic conditions have remained uneven during the first half of 2012.  A stabilized economic recovery has not been achieved due to continued challenges in the labor market, consumer spending, and concerns about the U.S. federal government’s ability to respond to these challenges.  Overall, economic growth in the United States continued to reflect weakness during the second quarter of 2012 with the overall economy growing at 1.3%, which is a decrease from the first quarter of 2012.  Meanwhile, the housing sector has finally started to demonstrate signs of momentum with new home sales continuing to increase from recent historically low levels.  However, this improvement could also be negatively impacted by declines in consumer spending as retail spending in June declined in nearly every major category.

            As noted above, retail sales continue to show weakness.  In the face of this, however, some retailers are considering the expansion of their businesses and in certain cases have expressed optimism through expansion plans and capital allocation decisions.  Where prudent and consistent with our strategy, we will seek to capitalize on our relationships with tenants to maximize our growth.  We believe there will continue to be additional leasing opportunities during 2012 and 2013, particularly as tenants seek to lease new space or renew existing space in connection with lease expirations, expansions, and other considerations.

The lingering overall weakness in the U.S. economy has led to conditions that may continue to impact our business in a number of ways, including soft consumer demand; increasing tenant bankruptcies; curtailment of certain of our tenants’ operations; delays or postponements by current or potential tenants from entering into long-term leases with us; decreased demand for retail space; difficulty in collecting rent; our need to make rent adjustments and concessions; the possible need to outlay additional capital to assist a tenant in the opening of its business; and termination by our tenants of their leases with us.

Ongoing Actions Taken to Capitalize on the Current Business Environment

During the current quarter, we continued to execute on our strategy to maximize shareholder value, including:

Development, Redevelopment, and Acquisition Activities:  We continued construction at our Delray Marketplace project in Delray Beach, Florida.  As of June 30, 2012, the Company has executed 28 leases at this property, including anchors Publix and Frank Theatres, and the property is 75.9% leased or committed.   The total estimated costs of this project are expected to be $94 million, and the project is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2012.
 
 
 
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The Company also continued construction at its Holly Springs Towne Center (formerly New Hill Place) project in Holly Springs, North Carolina (Raleigh MSA).  During the quarter, the Company completed site work for the Target Corporation, which will anchor the first phase of the project in a non-owned 135,000 square foot building.  As of June 30, 2012, the project is 79.6% leased or committed.
 
On May 28, 2012, Whole Foods opened at the Company’s Oleander Place redevelopment in Wilmington, North Carolina.  As of June 30, 2012, the project is 90.3% leased or committed.
 
On June 13, 2012, the Company acquired Cove Center in Stuart, Florida for a purchase price of $22.1 million.  On July 31, 2012, the Company acquired a shopping center in Vero Beach, Florida for a purchase price of $15.2 million.  Both of these centers are anchored by Publix Supermarkets and are part of the strong trade area within the Treasure Coast of Florida.
 
The Company transitioned Rangeline Crossing (formerly The Centre) to an in-process redevelopment in the current quarter.  During the quarter, the Company executed a lease with Earth Fare to anchor the redevelopment, and the property is 87.5% leased or committed as of June 30, 2012.  The total estimated costs of this project are expected to be $15.5 million, and the first phase of the project is scheduled to open in fourth quarter of 2012.
 
Strengthen the Balance Sheet.  In April 2012, the Company closed on a $115 million unsecured term loan with a seven-year term and an interest rate of LIBOR plus 210 to 310 basis points, depending on the Company’s leverage.  In May 2012, the Company closed on an additional $10 million under the unsecured term loan.   The net proceeds of this loan were used to pay off the loans secured by Estero Town Commons, Tarpon Bay Plaza (formerly Tarpon Springs Plaza), Cobblestone Plaza, Rivers Edge, and Fox Lake Crossing and to pay down a portion of the Company’s unsecured revolving credit facility.  On May 4, 2012, the Company entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap that fixed the LIBOR rate on $125 million of variable rate debt at 1.52%.  As of June 30, 2012, the effective composite rate was 4.12%, based on the Company’s leverage.

Access the Capital Markets.  We are party to Equity Distribution Agreements with certain sales agents pursuant to which we may sell, from time to time, up to an aggregate of $50 million of our common shares.  We continue to monitor the capital markets and may consider raising additional capital through the issuance of our common shares, preferred shares or other securities.   During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company issued 86,012 common shares at an average price of $5.16 per share for net proceeds of $0.4 million, and 184,200 common shares at an average price of $5.21 per share for net proceeds of $0.8 million, respectively.

Continued Focus on Operations.  We continued to execute on our operating and leasing strategy.  During the current quarter, we executed comparable new and renewal leases totaling 234,000 square feet and improved the net operating income of our operating retail properties.  Our same property net operating income improved 2.4% due to higher rental rates and lower property operating expenses.
 
Results of Operations
 
At June 30, 2012, we owned interests in 62 properties consisting of 53 retail operating properties, five retail properties under redevelopment, and four operating commercial properties. As of this date, we also owned interests in four in-process retail development properties.
 
At June 30, 2011, we owned interests in 63 properties consisting of 53 retail operating properties, six retail properties under redevelopment, and four operating commercial properties.  As of this date, we also owned interests in three in-process retail development properties.
 
The comparability of results of operations in 2011 and 2012 is affected by our development, redevelopment, and operating property acquisition and disposition activities during these periods.  Therefore, we believe it is useful to review the comparisons of our results of operations for these periods in conjunction with the discussion of our development, redevelopment, and operating property acquisition and disposition activities during those periods, which is set forth below.
 
 

 
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Development Activities
 
The following development properties were partially operational at various times from January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012:
 
Property Name
 
MSA
 
Economic Occupancy Date1
 
Owned GLA
 
               
South Elgin Commons, Phase II2
 
Chicago, IL
 
September 2011
 
83,000
 
Cobblestone Plaza2
 
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
 
March 2009
 
133,214
 

 
1
Represents the date on which we started receiving rental payments under tenant leases or ground leases at the property or the tenant took possession of the property, whichever was earlier.
   
2
Construction of each of these properties was completed in phases.  The Economic Occupancy Date indicated for each of these properties refers to its initial phase.  South Elgin Commons was sold in June 2012.
 
Property Acquisition Activities
 
In June 2012, the Company acquired Cove Center in Stuart, Florida for a purchase price of $22.1 million.  Cove Center is a 160,000 square foot unencumbered shopping center anchored by Publix Supermarket and Beall’s Department Store.  As of June 30, 2012, the center was 96.3% leased.
 
In June 2011, the Company acquired Lithia Crossing, an unencumbered shopping center in Tampa, Florida, for a purchase price of $13.3 million.
 
In February 2011, the Company acquired Oleander Place in Wilmington, North Carolina for a purchase price of $3.5 million.  Subsequent to the acquisition, the Company executed a lease termination agreement with the former anchor and a new lease with Whole Foods and transitioned the property to an in-process redevelopment.  In connection with the lease termination agreement, the Company received a lease termination fee of $0.8 million.  During the three months ended June 30, 2011, the Company completed plans for the redevelopment and recognized $0.5 million of accelerated depreciation and amortization related to the demolition of a portion of the property’s building.
 
Property Disposition Activities
 
In February 2012, the Company and its joint venture partner sold Gateway Shopping Center in Marysville, Washington for a sales price of $29.4 million.  The net proceeds were utilized to retire the variable-rate loan of $20.4 million, and the Company’s share of the remaining proceeds was approximately $7 million.
 
In June 2012, the Company sold South Elgin Commons in South Elgin, Illinois for a sales price of $25 million.  The net proceeds were utilized to retire the construction loan of $15.4 million and to fund a portion of the purchase price of Cove Center.
 
Redevelopment Activities
 
 
The following properties were in redevelopment status at various times during the period from January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012:
 
Property Name
 
MSA
 
Transition Date1
 
Owned GLA
             
Courthouse Shadows
 
Naples, Florida
 
September 2008
 
134,867
Four Corner Square
 
Maple Valley, Washington
 
September 2008
 
29,167
Bolton Plaza
 
Jacksonville, Florida
 
June 2008
 
172,938
Rivers Edge2
 
Indianapolis, Indiana
 
June 2008
 
149,209
Oleander Place
 
Wilmington, North Carolina
 
March 2011
 
43,806
Rangeline Crossing (formerly The Centre)
 
Carmel, Indiana
 
March 2011
 
77,455

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1
Transition date represents the date the property was transferred from our operating portfolio to our redevelopment projects.
2
This property was transitioned to the operating portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2011.
 
 
 
 
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Other Property Activities
 
In February 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of the remaining 40% interest in Rangeline Crossing (formerly The Centre), a redevelopment property in Indianapolis, Indiana from its joint venture partners and assumed all leasing and management responsibilities for the property.  The purchase price of the 40% interest was $2.2 million, including the settlement of a $0.6 million loan made by the Company.

 
Same Property Net Operating Income
 
The Company believes that net operating income (“NOI”) is helpful to investors as a measure of its operating performance because it excludes various items included in net income that do not relate to or are not indicative of its operating performance, such as depreciation and amortization, interest expense, and impairment, if any. The Company believes that NOI for our “same properties” (“Same Property NOI”) is helpful to investors as a measure of its operating performance because it includes only the NOI of properties that have been owned for the full period presented, which eliminates disparities in net income due to the redevelopment, acquisition or disposition of properties during the particular period presented, and thus provides a more consistent metric for the comparison of the Company's properties. NOI and Same Property NOI should not, however, be considered as alternatives to net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) as indicators of the Company's financial performance.
 
The following table reflects same property net operating income (and reconciliation to net loss attributable to common shareholders) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
% Change
 
2012
 
2011
 
% Change
 
Number of properties at period end
 
52
   
52
       
52
   
52
     
                                 
Leased percentage at period-end 
 
92.7%
   
92.9%
       
92.7%
   
92.9%
     
                                 
Net operating income – same properties (52 properties)2
 
14,155,019
   
13,816,995
 
2.4
%
 
28,158,798
   
27,106,568
 
3.9
%
                                 
Reconciliation to Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measure: 
                               
                                 
Net operating income – same properties 
$
14,155,019
 
$
13,816,995
     
$
28,158,798
 
$
27,106,568
     
Other income (expense), net
 
(14,758,656
)
 
(13,430,381
)
     
(27,215,697
)
 
(27,426,772
)
   
Less: dividends on preferred shares
 
(2,114,063
)
 
(1,443,750
)
     
(3,691,876
)
 
(2,887,500
)
   
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
$
(2,717,700
)
$
(1,057,136
)
   
$
(2,748,775
)
$
(3,207,704
)
   

1
Same Property analysis excludes Courthouse Shadows, Oleander Place, Four Corner Square, Rangeline Crossing, and Bolton Plaza as the Company pursues redevelopment of these properties
   
2
Same Property net operating income is considered a non-GAAP measure because it excludes net gains from outlot sales, write offs of straight-line rent and lease intangibles, bad debt expense and related recoveries, the litigation charge, lease termination fees and significant prior year expense recoveries and adjustments, if any.

 
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
The following table reflects our consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited):
 

 
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2012
   
2011
   
Net change 2011 to 2012
 
Revenue:
                 
    Rental income (including tenant reimbursements)
  $ 24,228,724     $ 22,885,162     $ 1,343,562  
    Other property related revenue
    847,453       1,414,060       (566,607 )
    Construction and service fee revenue
    54,613       76,483       (21,870 )
Total revenue
    25,130,790       24,375,705       755,085  
Expenses:
                       
    Property operating
    4,240,446       4,415,221       (174,775 )
    Real estate taxes
    3,169,255       3,522,033       (352,778 )
    Cost of construction and services
    82,115       114,254       (32,139 )
    General, administrative, and other
    1,843,087       1,413,918       429,169  
    Depreciation and amortization
    10,486,899       9,611,307       875,592  
Total Expenses
    19,821,802       19,076,733       745,069  
Operating income
    5,308,988       5,298,972       10,016  
    Interest expense
    (6,398,553 )     (5,497,349 )     (901,204 )
    Income tax benefit of taxable REIT subsidiary
    30,174       30,760       (586 )
    Income from unconsolidated entities
    382       92,220       (91,838 )
    Other income
    47,835       93,582       (45,747 )
Loss from continuing operations
    (1,011,174 )     18,185       (1,029,359 )
Discontinued operations:
                       
    Discontinued operations
    42,425       85,883       (43,458 )
    Gain on sale of operating property, net of tax expense
    93,891             93,891  
Income from discontinued operations
    136,316       85,883       50,433  
Consolidated net income (loss)
    (874,858 )     104,068       (978,926 )
    Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    271,221       282,545       (11,324 )
Net income (loss) attributable to Kite Realty Group
    Trust
    (603,637 )     386,613       (990,250 )
Dividends on preferred shares
    (2,114,063 )     (1,443,750 )     (670,313 )
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
  $ (2,717,700 )   $ (1,057,137 )   $ (1,660,563 )
                         

 
Rental income (including tenant reimbursements) increased $1.3 million, or 5.9%, due to the following:
 
 
   
Net change 2011 to 2012
 
Development properties that became operational or were partially
  operational in 2011 and/or 2012
  $ 612,350  
Properties acquired subsequent to March 31, 2011
    441,148  
Properties under redevelopment during 2011 and/or 2012
    199,854  
Properties fully operational during 2011 and 2012 and other
    90,210  
Total
  $ 1,343,562  
         

    Excluding the changes due to transitioned development properties, acquired properties and the properties under redevelopment, the net $0.1 million increase in rental income is primarily attributable to improvement in rental rates and meeting co-tenancy requirements due to anchor leasing activity. The leased percentage of the retail operating portfolio was 93.0% as of June 30, 2012, which was the same as of June 30, 2011.  In addition as noted below, the increase in minimum rent was offset by decreases in reimbursable expenses, notably real estate taxes, which resulted in lower tenant reimbursement revenue.  For the total portfolio and excluding the effect of parking operations, the overall recovery ratio for reimbursable expenses was 74.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 72.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2011.
 
 
 
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Other property related revenue primarily consists of parking revenues, overage rent, lease settlement income and gains related to land sales.  This revenue decreased $0.6 million, or 40%, primarily as a result of lower lease termination fee revenue of $0.6 million and lower insurance recoveries of $0.3 million partially offset by higher gains on land sales of $0.4 million.
 
Property operating expenses decreased $0.2 million, or 4.0%, due to the following:
 
 
   
Net change 2011 to 2012
 
Development properties that became operational or were partially
  operational in 2011 and/or 2012
  $ 35,005  
Properties acquired subsequent to March 31, 2011
    68,511  
Properties under redevelopment during 2011 and/or 2012
    78,776  
Properties fully operational during 2011 and 2012 and other
    (357,067 )
Total
  $ (174,775 )
         

Excluding the changes due to transitioned development properties, acquired properties, and the properties under redevelopment, the net $0.4 million decrease in property operating expenses relates primarily to a decrease in bad debt expense, due to a general improvement in the condition of our receivables.
 
Real estate taxes decreased $0.4 million, or 10.0 %, due to the following:
 
   
Net change 2011 to 2012
 
Development properties that became operational or were partially
  operational in 2011 and/or 2012
  $ 14,477  
Properties acquired subsequent to March 31, 2011
    30,666  
Properties under redevelopment during 2011 and/or 2012
    20,667  
Properties fully operational during 2011 and 2012 and other
    (418,588 )
Total
  $ (352,778 )
         
 
Excluding the changes due to transitioned development properties, acquired properties and the properties under redevelopment, the net $0.4 million decrease in real estate taxes was primarily due to lower assessments at two of our operating properties.  The majority of increases and decreases in our real estate tax expense from increased assessments and subsequent appeals is recoverable from (or reimbursable to) tenants and, therefore, reflected in tenant reimbursement revenue.
 
General, administrative and other expenses increased $0.4 million, or 30%, due to an increase in certain public company and legal costs and personnel costs.
 
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.9 million, or 9.1%, due to the following:
 
 
   
Net change 2011 to 2012
 
Development properties that became operational or were partially
  operational in 2011 and/or 2012
  $ 187,363  
Properties acquired subsequent to March 31, 2011
    280,898  
Properties under redevelopment during 2011 and/or 2012
    397,124  
Properties fully operational during 2011 and 2012 and other
    10,207  
Total
  $ 875,592  
         

 
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The overall increase of $0.9 million in depreciation and amortization expense was due to the following significant items:
 
·  
An increase of $0.6 million related to accelerated depreciation related to the demolition of  a portion of the Four Corner Square redevelopment.A redevelopment plan for this property was finalized during the first quarter of 2012, resulting in a reduction of theuseful lives of certain assets that were scheduled to be demolished.
 
·  
An increase of $0.6 million related to tenants opening at recently completed development and redevelopmentproperties including Cobblestone Plaza, Rivers Edge, and Eddy Street Commons.
 
·  
An increase of $0.7 million related to accelerated depreciation related to the demolition of a portion of the Rangeline Crossing (formerly The Centre) redevelopment.  A redevelopment plan for this property was finalized during the second quarter of 2012, resulting in a reduction of the useful lives of certain assets that were scheduled to be demolished.
 
·  
A decrease of $1.1 million related to Oleander Place reflecting accelerated depreciation and amortization expenserecorded for the three months ended June 30, 2011 as development plans were finalized during that period.
 
Interest expense increased $0.9 million, or 16%.  This increase was primarily due to the Cobblestone Plaza and Rivers Edge properties being transitioned to the operating portfolio.  All of these properties were under various stages of construction during 2011.  In addition, the Company’s average debt balance for the three months ended June 30, 2012 increased over the same period of the prior year.
 
The Company had income related to discontinued operations of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to income of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  In June 2012, the Company sold South Elgin Commons in South Elgin, Illinois for a consolidated net gain of $0.1 million.
 
Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
The following table reflects our consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited):
 
 
 
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2012
   
2011
   
Net change 2011 to 2012
 
Revenue:
                 
    Rental income (including tenant reimbursements)
  $ 48,728,145     $ 45,499,131     $ 3,229,014  
    Other property related revenue
    2,070,881       2,302,593       (231,712 )
    Construction and service fee revenue
    98,017       86,520       11,497  
Total revenue
    50,897,043       47,888,244       3,008,799  
Expenses:
                       
    Property operating
    8,868,994       9,168,549       (299,555 )
    Real estate taxes
    6,823,906       6,742,327       81,579  
    Cost of construction and service
    174,463       164,167       10,296  
    General, administrative, and other
    3,666,807       3,262,370       404,437  
    Litigation charge
    1,289,446             1,289,446  
    Depreciation and amortization
    19,917,406       18,506,263       1,411,143  
Total Expenses
    40,741,022       37,843,676       2,897,346  
Operating income
    10,156,021       10,044,568       111,453  
    Interest expense
    (12,874,350 )     (11,055,845 )     (1,818,505 )
    Income tax benefit (expense) of taxable REIT subsidiary
    (7,390 )     46,833       (54,223 )
    (Loss) income from unconsolidated entities
    (11,148 )     4,595       (15,743 )
    Other income
    85,963       142,620       (56,657 )
Loss from continuing operations
    (2,650,904 )     (817,229 )     (1,833,675 )
Discontinued operations:
                       
    Discontinued operations
    173,924       143,986       29,938  
    Gain on sale of operating property, net of tax expense
    5,245,880             5,245,880  
Income from discontinued operations
    5,419,804       143,986       5,275,818  
Consolidated net income (loss)
    2,768,900       (673,243 )     3,442,143  
    Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (1,825,799 )     353,039       (2,178,838 )
Net income (loss) attributable to Kite Realty Group
    Trust
    943,101       (320,204 )     1,263,305  
Dividends on preferred shares
    (3,691,876 )     (2,887,500 )     (804,376 )
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
  $ (2,748,775 )   $ (3,207,704 )   $ 458,929  
                         
 
Rental income (including tenant reimbursements) increased $3.2 million, or 7.1%, due to the following:
 
 
   
Net change 2011 to 2012
 
Development properties that became operational or were partially
  operational in 2011 and/or 2012
  $ 1,108,975  
Properties acquired in 2011 and 2012
    656,472  
Properties under redevelopment during 2011 and/or 2012
    818,729  
Properties fully operational during 2011 and 2012 and other
    644,838  
Total
  $ 3,229,014  
         
 
Excluding the changes due to transitioned development properties, acquired properties and the properties under redevelopment, the net $0.6 million increase in rental income is primarily attributable to improved occupancy levels, improvement in rental rates, and meeting co-tenancy requirements due to leasing activity. The leased percentage of the retail operating portfolio was 93.0% as of June 30, 2012, which was the same as of June 30, 2011.  In addition as noted below, the increase in minimum rent was offset by decreases in reimbursable expenses, notably snow removal, which resulted in decreased tenant reimbursement revenue.  For the total portfolio and excluding the effect of parking operations, the overall recovery ratio for reimbursable expenses was 74.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to 72.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
 
 
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Other property related revenue primarily consists of parking revenues, overage rent, lease settlement income and gains related to land sales.  This revenue decreased $0.2 million, or 10%, primarily as a result of lower lease termination fee revenue of $0.8 million partially offset by improved parking revenue of $0.1 million and gains on land sales of $0.5 million.
 
Property operating expenses decreased $0.3 million, or 3.3%, due to the following:
 
 
   
Net change 2011 to 2012
 
Development properties that became operational or were partially
  operational in 2011 and/or 2012
  $ 49,865  
Properties acquired in 2011 and 2012
    140,608  
Properties under redevelopment during 2011 and/or 2012
    114,319  
Properties fully operational during 2011 and 2012 and other
    (604,347 )
Total
  $ (299,555 )
         
 
Excluding the changes due to transitioned development properties, acquired properties, and the properties under redevelopment, the net $0.6 million decrease in property operating expenses relates primarily to a decrease in snow removal expense of $0.8 million partially offset by increases in legal costs.
 
Real estate taxes increased $0.1 million, or 1.2%, due to the following:
 
   
Net change 2011 to 2012
 
Development properties that became operational or were partially
  operational in 2011 and/or 2012
  $ 26,600  
Properties acquired in 2011 and 2012
    86,286  
Properties under redevelopment during 2011 and/or 2012
    168,701  
Properties fully operational during 2011 and 2012 and other
    (200,008 )
Total
  $ 81,579  
         
 
Excluding the changes due to transitioned development properties, acquired properties and the properties under redevelopment, the net $0.2 million decrease in real estate taxes was primarily due to lower assessments at two of our operating properties.  The majority of increases and decreases in our real estate tax expense from increased assessments and subsequent appeals is recoverable from (or reimbursable to) tenants and, therefore, reflected in tenant reimbursement revenue.
 
General, administrative and other expenses increased $0.4 million, or 12.4%, due to an increase in certain public company and personnel costs.
 
The Company recorded a litigation charge of $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  This relates to the damages and attorneys’ fees related to the Interim Order.  See additional discussion in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.
 
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.4 million, or 7.6%, due to the following:
 
 
   
Net change 2011 to 2012
 
Development properties that became operational or were partially
  operational in 2011 and/or 2012
  $ 305,600  
Properties acquired in 2011 and 2012
    (1,126,870 )
Properties under redevelopment during 2011 and/or 2012
    1,978,377  
Properties fully operational during 2011 and 2012 and other
    254,036  
Total
  $ 1,411,143  
         

 
 
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The overall increase of $1.4 million was due to the following significant items:
 
·  
An increase of $1.3 million related to accelerated depreciation for a portion of Four Corner Square redevelopment.  A redevelopment plan for this property was finalized during the first quarter of 2012, resulting in a reduction of the useful lives of certain assets that were scheduled to be demolished.
 
·  
An increase of $0.7 million related to tenants opening at recently completed development and redevelopment properties including Cobblestone Plaza, Rivers Edge, and Eddy Street Commons.
 
·  
An increase of $0.4 million related to the acquisitions of Lithia Crossing and Cove Center.
 
·  
An increase of $0.7 million related to accelerated depreciation for a portion of the Rangeline Crossing (formerly The Centre) redevelopment.  A redevelopment plan for this property was finalized during the second quarter of 2012, resulting in a reduction of the useful lives of certain assets that were scheduled to be demolished.
 
·  
A decrease of $1.6 million related to Oleander Place reflecting accelerated depreciation and amortization expense recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as develpments plans were finalized during that period.
 
Interest expense increased $1.8 million, or 16%.  This increase was primarily due to Cobblestone Plaza and Rivers Edge being transitioned to the operating portfolio.  All of these properties were under various stages of construction during 2011.  In addition, the Company’s average debt balance for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased over the same period of the prior year.
 
The Company had income related to discontinued operations of $5.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to income of $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  In February 2012, the Company and its joint venture partner sold Gateway Shopping Center in Marysville, Washington for a consolidated gain of $5.2 million.  In June 2012, the Company sold South Elgin Commons in South Elgin, Illinois for a consolidated net gain of $0.1 million.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Overview
 
Our primary finance and capital strategy is to maintain a strong balance sheet with sufficient flexibility to fund our operating and investment activities in a cost-effective manner. We consider a number of factors when evaluating our level of indebtedness and when making decisions regarding additional borrowings or equity offerings, including the purchase price of properties to be developed or acquired, the estimated market value of our properties and the Company as a whole upon placement of the borrowing or offering, and the ability of particular properties to generate cash flow to cover debt service.  We will continue to monitor the capital markets and may consider raising additional capital through the issuance of our common shares, preferred shares or other securities.
 
Our Principal Capital Resources
 
 For a discussion of cash generated from operations, see “Cash Flows,” beginning on page 30.  In addition to cash generated from operations, we discuss below our other principal capital resources.
 
In the second quarter of 2012, the Company entered into a new $125 million Term Loan.  The Term Loan is scheduled to mature on April 30, 2019 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 210 to 310 basis points, depending on the Company’s leverage.  The Company utilized the proceeds of the Term Loan to retire the Company’s upcoming debt maturities including loans secured by Rivers Edge, Cobblestone Plaza, Estero Town Commons, Tarpon Bay Plaza (formerly Tarpon Springs Plaza), and Fox Lake Crossing.  The remaining proceeds were utilized to partially pay down the Company’s unsecured revolving credit facility.  On May 4, 2012, the Company entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap that fixed the LIBOR rate on $125 million of variable rate debt at 1.52%.  As of June 30, 2012, the composite rate was 4.12%, based on the Company’s leverage.

In addition, on April 30, 2012, the Company amended its unsecured revolving credit agreement.  The amended terms include an extension of the maturity date to April 30, 2016, which maturity may be extended for an additional year at the Company’s option subject to certain conditions, and a reduction in the interest rate to LIBOR plus 190 to 290 basis points, depending on the Company’s leverage.  The amended facility has a fee of 25 to 35 basis points on unused borrowings.  The amount that the Company may borrow under the amended facility is based on the value of assets in its unencumbered property pool.
 
 
 
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As of June 30, 2012, the unencumbered property pool consisted of 57 properties and other assets, of which 53 were wholly-owned and used as collateral under the unsecured credit facility and four were owned through joint ventures.  As of June 30, 2012, $114.1 million was drawn under the unsecured facility.  In addition, the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $4.3 million.  As of June 30, 2012, there were no amounts advanced against these instruments. The amount that we may borrow under the unsecured facility and Term Loan is based on the value of assets in our unencumbered property pool and, as of June 30, 2012, the maximum that may be drawn was $286.6 million; as a result, the amount available to us for future draws under the unsecured facility was approximately $43 million.  For more information regarding the terms and conditions of the unsecured facility, including interest rates, applicable financial and other covenants and our ability to make distributions, see the discussion in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2012.

We were in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the unsecured facility as of June 30, 2012.
 
In addition to the unsecured facility, we have a separate $4.3 million revolving line of credit that is secured by the anchor tenant at our Fishers Station property.  There are no amounts outstanding under this line of credit as of June 30, 2012.
 
Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company closed on a $23 million construction loan for its Four Corner square redevelopment property.  The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 225 basis points and has a three-year term with an option to extend for an additional two years.
 
Also subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company closed on a $37.5 million construction for its Holly Springs Towne Center development property.  The loan has a term of three years with a two-year extension option and bears interest at LIBOR plus 250 basis points, which decreases to LIBOR plus 225 basis points after the completion of construction.
 
In the future, we may raise additional capital by pursuing joint venture capital partners and/or disposing of properties, land parcels or other assets that are no longer core components of our growth strategy.  The sale price may differ from our carrying value at the time of sale.  We will also continue to monitor the capital markets and may consider raising additional capital through the issuance of our common shares, preferred shares or other securities.
 
Our Principal Liquidity Needs
 
We derive the majority of our revenue from tenants who lease space from us at our properties. Therefore, our ability to generate cash from operations is dependent on the rents that we are able to charge and collect from our tenants. While we believe that the nature of the properties in which we typically invest—primarily neighborhood and community shopping centers—provides a relatively stable revenue flow in uncertain economic times, the recent economic downturn adversely affected the ability of some of our tenants to meet their lease obligations.
 
Short-Term Liquidity Needs
 
Near-Term Debt Maturities. As of June 30, 2012, we had a total of $11.1 million of property-level debt with scheduled maturity dates over the next 12 months (excluding scheduled principal payments).  We are in discussions with long-term financing sources to enable us to repay, refinance, or extend the maturity date of these loans.  We may also seek to access funds available under our credit facility, to access the capital markets, including common or preferred shares, to raise proceeds to repay a portion of this debt, or to sell the properties securing the loans.

Failure to comply with our obligations under our loan agreements (including our payment obligations) could cause an event of default under such debt, which, among other things, could result in the loss of title to assets securing such loans, the acceleration of principal and interest payments or the termination of the debt facilities, or exposure to the risk of foreclosure.   In addition, certain of our variable rate loans and construction loans contain cross-default provisions which provide that a violation by the Company of any financial covenant set forth in our unsecured facility agreement will constitute an event of default under the loans, which could allow the lenders to accelerate the amounts due under the loans if we fail to satisfy these financial covenants.  See “Item 1.A Risk Factors – Risks Related to Our Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information related to the risks associated with our indebtedness.
 
Our total indebtedness due to mature over the next twelve months is comprised of the following:
 
 
 
 
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Amounts due during the three months ended, excluding scheduled principal payments:
 
   
September 30
2012
   
December 31
2012
   
March 31
2013
   
June 30
2013
   
Total
 
Mortgage Debt - Fixed Rate
  $     $     $ 4,112,393     $     $ 4,112,393  
Mortgage Debt - Variable Rate
                             
Construction Loans
                      7,000,000       7,000,000  
Corporate Debt
                             
Total
  $     $     $ 4,112,393     $ 7,000,000     $ 11,112,393