10-Q
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 
FORM 10-Q
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO THE SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission file number: 1-07533 
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Declaration of Trust) 
Maryland
 
52-0782497
(State of Organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
1626 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, Maryland
 
20852
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(301) 998-8100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) 
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.    ý  Yes    ¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    ý  Yes    ¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer
ý
Accelerated Filer
¨
 
 
 
 
Non-Accelerated Filer
o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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    ý  No
The number of Registrant’s common shares outstanding on October 30, 2015 was 69,423,577.


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FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2015 (unaudited) and December 31, 2014
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
 
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2015
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
 
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Other Information
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
 
SIGNATURES



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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following balance sheet as of December 31, 2014, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although Federal Realty Investment Trust (the "Trust") believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Trust’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation for the periods presented have been included. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.



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Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Real estate, at cost
 
 
 
Operating (including $365,318 and $282,303 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)
$
5,423,981

 
$
5,128,757

Construction-in-progress
492,865

 
480,241

 
5,916,846

 
5,608,998

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (including $32,566 and $26,618 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)
(1,546,176
)
 
(1,467,050
)
Net real estate
4,370,670

 
4,141,948

Cash and cash equivalents
12,864

 
47,951

Accounts and notes receivable, net
112,267

 
93,291

Mortgage notes receivable, net
41,250

 
50,988

Investment in real estate partnerships
41,329

 
37,457

Prepaid expenses and other assets
188,503

 
160,167

Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $10,453 and $11,441, respectively
16,920

 
15,068

TOTAL ASSETS
$
4,783,803

 
$
4,546,870

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Mortgages payable (including $178,811 and $187,632 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)
$
426,871

 
$
563,698

Capital lease obligations
71,627

 
71,647

Notes payable
290,207

 
290,519

Senior notes and debentures
1,744,120

 
1,483,813

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
154,763

 
145,685

Dividends payable
66,296

 
60,620

Security deposits payable
15,872

 
14,115

Other liabilities and deferred credits
115,300

 
105,164

Total liabilities
2,885,056

 
2,735,261

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests
121,172

 
119,053

Shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Preferred shares, authorized 15,000,000 shares, $.01 par: 5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, (stated at liquidation preference $25 per share), 399,896 shares issued and outstanding
9,997

 
9,997

Common shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 69,448,874 and 68,605,783 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
696

 
687

Additional paid-in capital
2,389,344

 
2,281,223

Accumulated dividends in excess of net income
(727,203
)
 
(683,991
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(7,130
)
 
(3,515
)
Total shareholders’ equity of the Trust
1,665,704

 
1,604,401

Noncontrolling interests
111,871

 
88,155

Total shareholders’ equity
1,777,575

 
1,692,556

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
4,783,803

 
$
4,546,870


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

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Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
REVENUE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental income
$
181,562

 
$
166,112

 
$
538,612

 
$
494,688

Other property income
2,479

 
3,622

 
9,364

 
11,347

Mortgage interest income
1,211

 
1,204

 
3,529

 
3,678

Total revenue
185,252

 
170,938

 
551,505

 
509,713

EXPENSES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental expenses
34,439

 
31,908

 
108,501

 
100,443

Real estate taxes
21,804

 
20,374

 
62,865

 
58,238

General and administrative
9,374

 
8,374

 
27,526

 
24,202

Depreciation and amortization
43,718

 
42,660

 
128,373

 
127,403

Total operating expenses
109,335

 
103,316

 
327,265

 
310,286

OPERATING INCOME
75,917

 
67,622

 
224,240

 
199,427

Other interest income
6

 
2

 
109

 
45

Interest expense
(21,733
)
 
(23,422
)
 
(69,346
)
 
(69,772
)
Early extinguishment of debt

 

 
(19,072
)
 

Income from real estate partnerships
360

 
446

 
986

 
909

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
54,550

 
44,648

 
136,917

 
130,609

Gain on sale of real estate

 
4,401

 
11,509

 
4,401

NET INCOME
54,550

 
49,049

 
148,426

 
135,010

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(2,103
)
 
(1,974
)
 
(6,161
)
 
(5,637
)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST
52,447

 
47,075

 
142,265

 
129,373

Dividends on preferred shares
(136
)
 
(136
)
 
(406
)
 
(406
)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE FOR COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
$
52,311

 
$
46,939

 
$
141,859

 
$
128,967

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.75

 
$
0.62

 
$
1.89

 
$
1.84

Gain on sale of real estate

 
0.07

 
0.17

 
0.07

 
$
0.75

 
$
0.69

 
$
2.06

 
$
1.91

Weighted average number of common shares, basic
69,006

 
67,559

 
68,637

 
67,095

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTED
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.75

 
$
0.62

 
$
1.88

 
$
1.84

Gain on sale of real estate

 
0.07

 
0.17

 
0.07

 
$
0.75

 
$
0.69

 
$
2.05

 
$
1.91

Weighted average number of common shares, diluted
69,181

 
67,732

 
68,821

 
67,261

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$
52,329

 
$
51,349

 
$
144,811

 
$
134,667

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST
$
50,226

 
$
49,375

 
$
138,650

 
$
129,030


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

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Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
 
Shareholders’ Equity of the Trust
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred Shares
 
Common Shares
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Dividends in
Excess of Net
Income
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
Total Shareholders' Equity
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands, except share data)
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2014
399,896


$
9,997

 
68,605,783

 
$
687

 
$
2,281,223

 
$
(683,991
)
 
$
(3,515
)
 
$
88,155

 
$
1,692,556

Net income, excluding $2,622 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 
142,265

 

 
3,539

 
145,804

Other comprehensive loss - change in value of interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 
(3,615
)
 

 
(3,615
)
Dividends declared to common shareholders

 

 

 

 

 
(185,071
)
 

 

 
(185,071
)
Dividends declared to preferred shareholders

 

 

 

 

 
(406
)
 

 

 
(406
)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(4,043
)
 
(4,043
)
Common shares issued

 

 
750,503

 
8

 
99,565

 

 

 

 
99,573

Exercise of stock options

 

 
20,739

 

 
1,318

 

 

 

 
1,318

Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan

 

 
12,423

 

 
1,717

 

 

 

 
1,717

Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures

 

 
54,978

 
1

 
9,450

 

 

 

 
9,451

Shares withheld for employee taxes

 

 
(35,163
)
 

 
(5,082
)
 

 

 

 
(5,082
)
Conversion and redemption of OP units

 

 
39,611

 

 
4,072

 

 

 
(4,223
)
 
(151
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
28,443

 
28,443

Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 
(2,919
)
 

 

 

 
(2,919
)
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
399,896

 
$
9,997

 
69,448,874

 
$
696

 
$
2,389,344

 
$
(727,203
)
 
$
(7,130
)
 
$
111,871

 
$
1,777,575


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

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Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 (Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
Net income
$
148,426

 
$
135,010

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
128,373

 
127,403

Gain on sale of real estate
(11,509
)
 
(4,401
)
Early extinguishment of debt
19,072

 

Income from real estate partnerships
(986
)
 
(909
)
Other, net
1,082

 
2,146

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
 
 
 
Increase in accounts receivable
(14,750
)
 
(16,114
)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
(11,106
)
 
(7,537
)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses
(16
)
 
4,884

Increase in security deposits and other liabilities
2,564

 
1,364

Net cash provided by operating activities
261,150

 
241,846

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Acquisition of real estate
(121,130
)
 
(4,352
)
Capital expenditures - development and redevelopment
(176,856
)
 
(236,780
)
Capital expenditures - other
(28,125
)
 
(33,381
)
Proceeds from sale of real estate
45,821

 
10,406

Investment in real estate partnerships
(1,555
)
 
(6,731
)
Distribution from real estate partnership in excess of earnings

 
221

Leasing costs
(15,327
)
 
(14,882
)
Repayment of mortgage and other notes receivable, net
10,693

 
4,575

Net cash used in investing activities
(286,479
)
 
(280,924
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Net borrowings under revolving credit facility, net of costs

 
11,000

Issuance of senior notes, net of costs
456,192

 

Redemption and retirement of senior notes
(219,228
)
 

Repayment of mortgages, capital leases and notes and other payables
(161,901
)
 
(29,304
)
Issuance of common shares
101,140

 
154,250

Dividends paid to common and preferred shareholders
(178,413
)
 
(156,312
)
Distributions to and redemptions of noncontrolling interests
(7,548
)
 
(5,566
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(9,758
)
 
(25,932
)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(35,087
)
 
(65,010
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
47,951

 
88,927

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
12,864

 
$
23,917


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


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Federal Realty Investment Trust
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2015
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1—BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION
Federal Realty Investment Trust (the “Trust”) is an equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of retail and mixed-use properties. Our properties are located primarily in densely populated and affluent communities in strategically selected metropolitan markets in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States, and California. As of September 30, 2015, we owned or had a majority interest in community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties which are operated as 90 predominantly retail real estate projects.
We operate in a manner intended to enable us to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. A REIT that distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders each year and meets certain other conditions is not taxed on that portion of its taxable income which is distributed to its shareholders. Therefore, federal income taxes on our taxable income have been and are generally expected to be immaterial. We are obligated to pay state taxes, generally consisting of franchise or gross receipts taxes in certain states. Such state taxes also have not been material.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Trust, its corporate subsidiaries, and all entities in which the Trust has a controlling interest or has been determined to be the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). The equity interests of other investors are reflected as noncontrolling interests or redeemable noncontrolling interests. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. We account for our interests in joint ventures, which we do not control, using the equity method of accounting.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, referred to as “GAAP,” requires management to make estimates and assumptions that in certain circumstances affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses. These estimates are prepared using management’s best judgment, after considering past, current and expected events and economic conditions. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, "Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis." ASU 2015-02 modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable or voting interest entities, eliminates the presumption that the general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, modifies the consolidation analysis for reporting entities that are involved in variable interest entities, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships, and provides a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that operate as registered money market funds. ASU 2015-02 is effective for us in the first quarter of 2016, and we are currently assessing the impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs." ASU 2015-03 requires debt issuance costs related to a debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability, rather than classified as an asset. Recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs are not affected. Subsequently, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, "Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements," which allows an entity to present the costs related to securing a line-of- credit arrangement as an asset, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings. ASU 2015-03 and ASU 2015-15 are effective for us in the first quarter of 2016 and are not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which will now be effective for us in the first quarter of 2018. We are currently assessing the impact of this standard to our consolidated financial statements.
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, "Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments." ASU 2015-16 requires that, if the initial accounting for the business combination is incomplete as of the end of the reporting period in which the acquisition occurs, the acquirer records provisional amounts based on information available at the acquisition date.

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The acquirer would then adjust these amounts in the current period, as it obtains more information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. Under the current guidance, an acquirer must revise comparative information on the income statement and balance sheet for any prior periods affected. ASU 2015-16 is effective for us in the first quarter of 2016, and is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Supplemental Disclosures
The following table provides supplemental disclosures related to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
 
 
 
Total interest costs incurred
$
83,485

 
$
85,740

Interest capitalized
(14,139
)
 
(15,968
)
Interest expense
$
69,346

 
$
69,772

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized (1)
$
91,319

 
$
69,112

Cash paid for income taxes
$
274

 
$
328

NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:
 
 
 
Mortgage loans assumed with acquisition
$
18,666

 
$
68,282

DownREIT operating partnership units issued with acquisition
$
7,742

 
$
65,348

Mortgage loan refinanced
$

 
$
11,500

Repayment of note payable with public funding/related construction-in-progress offset
$

 
$
10,000

Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
$
1,468

 
$
1,355

(1) 2015 includes $19.2 million related to early extinguishment of debt.
See Note 3 for additional disclosures relating to the San Antonio Center acquisition.

NOTE 3—REAL ESTATE
In January 2015, we acquired a controlling interest in San Antonio Center, a 376,000 square foot shopping center in Mountain View, California based on a total value of $62.2 million. Our effective interest approximates 80% and was funded by the assumption of our share of $18.7 million of mortgage debt, 58,000 downREIT operating partnership units, and $27 million of cash. A portion of the land is controlled under a long-term ground lease. Approximately $8.1 million of assets acquired were allocated to lease intangibles and included within other assets. Approximately $19.1 million was allocated to lease intangibles primarily related to "below market leases," and is included within other liabilities. Additionally, $16.3 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests. We incurred $1.8 million of acquisition costs, of which $1.1 million were incurred in 2015 and included in "general and administrative expense" for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
On February 25, 2015, we acquired the interest of one of the noncontrolling interest holders in The Grove at Shrewsbury for $8.8 million. As this noncontrolling interest was mandatorily redeemable, it was classified as a liability and was included in "other liabilities and deferred credits" on the accompanying December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet.
On April 24, 2015, we sold our Houston Street property in San Antonio, Texas for a sales price of $46.1 million, resulting in a gain of $11.5 million.
On May 4, 2015, we acquired CocoWalk, a 198,000 square foot retail property located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida for $87.5 million. The acquisition was completed through a newly formed entity ("CocoWalk LLC") for which we own a preferred interest and an 80% common interest. Approximately $1.5 million and $4.3 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively. Additionally, approximately $6.9 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests. On July 1, 2015, we acquired partial interests in seven buildings in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida for $5.8 million through our CocoWalk LLC entity. In total, we incurred $1.0 million in acquisition costs which are included in "general and administrative expenses" for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

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CocoWalk LLC is a variable interest entity for which we are the primary beneficiary, and consequently, the entity is consolidated in our financial statements effective May 4, 2015. As of September 30, 2015 net real estate assets related to CocoWalk LLC included in our consolidated balance sheet are $95.1 million.
On July 8, 2015 we acquired a parcel of land adjacent to our Pike 7 Plaza property for $5.0 million.

NOTE 4—REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS
We have a joint venture arrangement (the “Partnership”) with affiliates of a discretionary fund created and advised by ING Clarion Partners (“Clarion”). We own 30% of the equity in the Partnership and Clarion owns 70%. We hold a general partnership interest, however, Clarion also holds a general partnership interest and has substantive participating rights. We cannot make significant decisions without Clarion’s approval. Accordingly, we account for our interest in the Partnership using the equity method. As of September 30, 2015, the Partnership owned six retail real estate properties. We are the manager of the Partnership and its properties, earning fees for acquisitions, dispositions, management, leasing, and financing. Intercompany profit generated from fees is eliminated in consolidation. We also have the opportunity to receive performance-based earnings through our Partnership interest. Accounting policies for the Partnership are similar to accounting policies followed by the Trust. The Partnership is subject to a buy-sell provision which is customary for real estate joint venture agreements and the industry. Either partner may initiate this provision at any time, which could result in either the sale of our interest or the use of available cash or borrowings to acquire Clarion’s interest.
The following tables provide summarized operating results and the financial position of the Partnership:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
OPERATING RESULTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
4,125

 
$
4,434

 
$
13,142

 
$
13,921

Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other operating expenses
1,306

 
1,158

 
4,677

 
4,658

Depreciation and amortization
1,290

 
1,304

 
3,749

 
4,381

Interest expense
515

 
617

 
1,551

 
2,237

Total expenses
3,111

 
3,079

 
9,977

 
11,276

Net income before gain on sale of real estate
1,014

 
1,355

 
3,165

 
2,645

Gain on sale of real estate

 
14,507

 

 
14,507

Net income
$
1,014

 
$
15,862

 
$
3,165

 
$
17,152

Our share of net income from real estate partnership
$
374

 
$
446

 
$
1,096

 
$
909

Our share of gain on sale of real estate
$

 
$
4,401

 
$

 
$
4,401


 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
 
Real estate, net
$
146,715

 
$
149,203

Cash
4,941

 
2,864

Other assets
6,191

 
5,346

Total assets
$
157,847

 
$
157,413

Mortgages payable
$
34,385

 
$
34,385

Other liabilities
2,865

 
3,673

Partners’ capital
120,597

 
119,355

Total liabilities and partners’ capital
$
157,847

 
$
157,413

Our share of unconsolidated debt
$
10,316

 
$
10,316

Our investment in real estate partnership
$
32,744

 
$
32,367



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NOTE 5—DEBT
In connection with the acquisition of San Antonio Center in January 2015, we assumed a mortgage loan with a face amount of $18.7 million and a fair value of $19.3 million. The mortgage loan bears interest at 5.27% and matures on January 1, 2016.
On March 16, 2015, we issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% senior unsecured notes due December 1, 2044. The notes were offered at 105.38% of the principal amount with a yield to maturity of 4.18%. The notes have the same terms and are of the same series as the $250.0 million senior notes issued on November 14, 2014. Our net proceeds from the March note offering after issuance premium, underwriting fees and other costs were $208.6 million. The proceeds were used on April 11, 2015 to repay our $200.0 million 6.20% notes prior to the original maturity date of January 15, 2017. The redemption price of $222.2 million included a make-whole premium of $19.2 million and accrued but unpaid interest of $3.0 million. The make-whole premium is included in "early extinguishment of debt" in the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
On August 3, 2015 we repaid the following mortgage loans, which had a weighted average interest rate of 7.9%, at par prior to their maturity date of November 1, 2015:
 
Principal Payoff Amount
 
(In millions)
Barracks Road
$
35.3

Brick Plaza
25.9

Wynnewood
25.5

Lawrence Park
25.0

Wildwood
22.0

Hauppauge
13.3

 
$
147.0

On September 28, 2015, we issued $250.0 million of fixed rate senior notes that mature on January 15, 2021 and bear interest at 2.55%. The net proceeds from this note offering after issuance discounts, underwriting fees, and other costs were approximately $247.5 million.
During 2015, the maximum amount of borrowings outstanding under our $600.0 million revolving credit facility was $324.0 million and the weighted average interest rate, before amortization of debt fees, was 1.1%. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the weighted average borrowings outstanding were $219.2 million and $126.4 million, respectively. At September 30, 2015, there was no outstanding balance. Our revolving credit facility, term loan and certain notes require us to comply with various financial covenants, including the maintenance of minimum shareholders’ equity and debt coverage ratios and a maximum ratio of debt to net worth. As of September 30, 2015, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

NOTE 6—FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Except as disclosed below, the carrying amount of our financial instruments approximates their fair value. The fair value of our mortgages payable, notes payable and senior notes and debentures is sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Quoted market prices (Level 1) were used to estimate the fair value of our marketable senior notes and debentures and discounted cash flow analysis (Level 2) is generally used to estimate the fair value of our mortgages and notes payable. Considerable judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. The estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized upon disposition of the financial instruments. A summary of the carrying amount and fair value of our mortgages payable, notes payable and senior notes and debentures is as follows:

 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Carrying
Value
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Mortgages and notes payable
$
717,078

 
$
725,895

 
$
854,217

 
$
880,866

Senior notes and debentures
$
1,744,120

 
$
1,786,460

 
$
1,483,813

 
$
1,579,868

 
As of September 30, 2015, we have two interest rate swap agreements with a notional amount of $275.0 million that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The interest rate swap agreements fix the variable portion of our $275.0 million term loan at 1.72% through November 1, 2018, and effectively fix the rate of the term loan at 2.62%. We assess effectiveness of our cash flow hedges both at inception and on an ongoing basis. The effective portion of changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is subsequently

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reclassified into interest expense as interest is incurred on the related variable rate debt. Within the next 12 months, we expect to reclassify an estimated $3.7 million as an increase to interest expense. Our cash flow hedges become ineffective if critical terms of the hedging instrument and the debt instrument do not perfectly match such as notional amounts, settlement dates, reset dates, calculation period and LIBOR rate. In addition, we evaluate the default risk of the counterparty by monitoring the credit-worthiness of the counterparty. When ineffectiveness exists, the ineffective portion of changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recognized in earnings in the period affected. Hedge ineffectiveness has not impacted earnings as of September 30, 2015, and we do not anticipate it will have a significant effect in the future.
The fair values of the interest rate swap agreements are based on the estimated amounts we would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date and are determined using interest rate pricing models and interest rate related observable inputs. The fair value of our swaps at September 30, 2015 was a liability of $7.1 million and is included in "accounts payable and accrued expenses" on our consolidated balance sheet. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the change in valuation on our interest rate swaps resulted in a $2.2 million and $3.6 million increase in our derivative liability, respectively, (including $1.1 million and $3.2 million, respectively, reclassified from other comprehensive loss to interest expense). The change in valuation on our interest rate swaps is included in "accumulated other comprehensive loss."
A summary of our financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy is as follows:
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Interest rate swaps
$

 
$
7,130

 
$

 
$
7,130

 
$

 
$
3,515

 
$

 
$
3,515


NOTE 7—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
We are sometimes involved in lawsuits, warranty claims, and environmental matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any potential loss relating to these matters.
We are currently a party to various legal proceedings. We accrue a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, we accrue the best estimate within the range; however, if no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum within the range is accrued. Legal fees related to litigation are expensed as incurred. We do not believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or overall trends in results of operations; however, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties. Also under our leases, tenants are typically obligated to indemnify us from and against all liabilities, costs and expenses imposed upon or asserted against us (1) as owner of the properties due to certain matters relating to the operation of the properties by the tenant, and (2) where appropriate, due to certain matters relating to the ownership of the properties prior to their acquisition by us.
Under the terms of certain partnership agreements, the partners have the right to exchange their operating partnership units for cash or the same number of our common shares, at our option. A total of 934,405 downREIT operating partnership units are outstanding which have a total fair value of $127.5 million, based on our closing stock price on September 30, 2015.

NOTE 8—SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The following table provides a summary of dividends declared and paid per share:

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
Declared
 
Paid
 
Declared
 
Paid
Common shares
$
2.680

 
$
2.610

 
$
2.430

 
$
2.340

5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred shares
$
1.016

 
$
1.016

 
$
1.016

 
$
1.016


On May 11, 2015, we replaced our existing at the market (“ATM”) equity program with a new ATM equity program in which we may from time to time offer and sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $300.0 million. We intend to use the net proceeds to fund potential acquisition opportunities, fund our development and redevelopment pipeline, repay

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amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility and/or for general corporate purposes. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, we issued 323,273 common shares at a weighted average price per share of $134.35 for net cash proceeds of $42.9 million and paid $0.4 million in commissions and less than $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sale of these common shares. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we issued 750,407 common shares at a weighted average price per share of $134.21 for net cash proceeds of $99.6 million and paid $1.0 million in commissions and $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. As of September 30, 2015, we had the capacity to issue up to $199.3 million in common shares under our ATM equity program.

NOTE 9—COMPONENTS OF RENTAL INCOME
The principal components of rental income are as follows:

 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Minimum rents
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail and commercial
$
127,564

 
$
118,412

 
$
377,565

 
$
351,317

Residential
10,752

 
9,640

 
31,693

 
25,994

Cost reimbursement
36,272

 
32,842

 
110,694

 
102,459

Percentage rent
3,374

 
2,363

 
8,641

 
6,531

Other
3,600

 
2,855

 
10,019

 
8,387

Total rental income
$
181,562

 
$
166,112

 
$
538,612

 
$
494,688


Minimum rents include the following:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In millions)
 
(In millions)
 
 
Straight-line rents
$
1.9

 
$
1.3

 
$
5.0

 
$
3.5

Amortization of above market leases
$
(1.4
)
 
$
(0.8
)
 
$
(3.3
)
 
$
(2.6
)
Amortization of below market leases
$
2.0

 
$
1.4

 
$
5.2

 
$
4.4


NOTE 10—SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
A summary of share-based compensation expense included in net income is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Grants of shares and options
$
2,870

 
$
3,107

 
$
9,451

 
$
9,735

Capitalized share-based compensation
(212
)
 
(360
)
 
(660
)
 
(945
)
Share-based compensation expense
$
2,658

 
$
2,747

 
$
8,791

 
$
8,790


NOTE 11—EARNINGS PER SHARE
We have calculated earnings per share (“EPS”) under the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation methodology whereby EPS for each class of common stock and participating securities is calculated according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. For the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, we had 0.2 million and 0.3 million weighted average unvested shares outstanding, respectively, which are considered participating securities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 we had 0.3 million weighted average unvested shares outstanding, which are considered participating securities. Therefore, we have allocated our earnings for basic and diluted EPS

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between common shares and unvested shares; the portion of earnings allocated to the unvested shares is reflected as “earnings allocated to unvested shares” in the reconciliation below.
In the dilutive EPS calculation, dilutive stock options were calculated using the treasury stock method consistent with prior periods. There were no anti-dilutive stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. The conversions of downREIT operating partnership units and 5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares are anti-dilutive for all periods presented and accordingly, have been excluded from the weighted average common shares used to compute diluted EPS.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
NUMERATOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
54,550

 
44,648

 
$
136,917

 
$
130,609

Less: Preferred share dividends
(136
)
 
(136
)
 
(406
)
 
(406
)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(2,103
)
 
(1,974
)
 
(6,161
)
 
(5,637
)
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested shares
(221
)
 
(264
)
 
(638
)
 
(739
)
Income from continuing operations available for common shareholders
52,090

 
42,274

 
129,712

 
123,827

Gain on sale of real estate

 
4,401

 
11,509

 
4,401

Net income available for common shareholders, basic and diluted
$
52,090

 
$
46,675

 
$
141,221


$
128,228

DENOMINATOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic
69,006

 
67,559

 
68,637

 
67,095

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options
175

 
173

 
184

 
166

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted
69,181

 
67,732

 
68,821

 
67,261

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.75

 
$
0.62

 
$
1.89

 
$
1.84

Gain on sale of real estate

 
0.07

 
0.17

 
0.07

 
$
0.75

 
$
0.69

 
$
2.06

 
$
1.91

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTED
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.75

 
$
0.62

 
$
1.88

 
$
1.84

Gain on sale of real estate

 
0.07

 
0.17

 
0.07

 
$
0.75

 
$
0.69

 
$
2.05

 
$
1.91

Income from continuing operations attributable to the Trust
$
52,447

 
$
42,674

 
$
130,756

 
$
124,972


NOTE 12—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 1, 2015, we acquired an 85% interest in The Shops at Sunset Place, a 515,000 square foot mixed-use property located in South Miami, Florida based on a gross value of $110.2 million. The transaction includes the assumption of an existing $70.8 million mortgage with an interest rate of 5.6% and a maturity date of September 1, 2020.
On November 2, 2015 we repaid the $18.1 million mortgage loan on San Antonio Center at par, prior to its original maturity date of January 1, 2016.




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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated interim financial statements and notes thereto appearing in Item 1 of this report and the more detailed information contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 10, 2015.
This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When we refer to forward-looking statements or information, sometimes we use words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “plans,” “intends,” “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates” and “continues.” Forward-looking statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance and involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those we describe.
Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements that we make, including those in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as may be required by law, we make no promise to update any of the forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should carefully review the risks and the risk factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and under Part II, Item 1A in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, before making any investments in us.
Overview
We are an equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of high quality retail and mixed-use properties located primarily in densely populated and affluent communities in strategically selected metropolitan markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, and California. As of September 30, 2015, we owned or had a majority interest in community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties which are operated as 90 predominantly retail real estate projects comprising 20.9 million square feet (excludes unconsolidated joint venture properties). In total, the real estate projects were 95.5% leased and 95.1% occupied at September 30, 2015. A joint venture in which we own a 30% interest owned six retail real estate projects totaling 0.8 million square feet as of September 30, 2015. In total, the joint venture properties in which we own a 30% interest were 92.2% leased and 85.7% occupied at September 30, 2015.
2015 Significant Property Acquisitions and Disposition
In January 2015, we acquired a controlling interest in San Antonio Center, a 376,000 square foot shopping center in Mountain View, California based on a total value of $62.2 million. Our effective interest approximates 80% and was funded by the assumption of our share of $18.7 million of mortgage debt, 58,000 downREIT operating partnership units, and $27 million of cash. A portion of the land is controlled under a long-term ground lease. Approximately $8.1 million of assets acquired were allocated to lease intangibles and included within other assets. Approximately $19.1 million was allocated to lease intangibles primarily related to "below market leases," and is included within other liabilities. Additionally, $16.3 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests. We incurred $1.8 million of acquisition costs, of which $1.1 million were incurred in 2015 and included in "general and administrative expense" for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
On February 25, 2015, we acquired the interest of one of the noncontrolling interest holders in The Grove at Shrewsbury for $8.8 million. As this noncontrolling interest was mandatorily redeemable, it was classified as a liability and was included in "other liabilities and deferred credits" on the accompanying December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet.
On April 24, 2015, we sold our Houston Street property in San Antonio, Texas for a sales price of $46.1 million, resulting in a gain of $11.5 million.
On May 4, 2015, we acquired CocoWalk, a 198,000 square foot retail property located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida for $87.5 million. The acquisition was completed through a newly formed entity ("CocoWalk LLC") for which we own a preferred interest and an 80% common interest. Approximately $1.5 million and $4.3 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively. Additionally, approximately $6.9 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests. On July 1, 2015, we acquired partial interests in seven buildings in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida for $5.8 million through our CocoWalk LLC entity. In total, we incurred $1.0 million in acquisition costs which are included in "general and administrative expenses" for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

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CocoWalk LLC is a variable interest entity for which we are the primary beneficiary, and consequently, the entity is consolidated in our financial statements effective May 4, 2015. As of September 30, 2015 net real estate assets related to CocoWalk LLC included in our consolidated balance sheet are $95.1 million.
On July 8, 2015 we acquired a parcel of land adjacent to our Pike 7 Plaza property for $5.0 million.
On October 1, 2015, we acquired an 85% interest in The Shops at Sunset Place, a 515,000 square foot mixed-use property located in South Miami, Florida based on a gross value of $110.2 million. The transaction includes the assumption of an existing $70.8 million mortgage with an interest rate of 5.6% and a maturity date of September 1, 2020.
2015 Significant Debt and Equity Transactions
In connection with the acquisition of San Antonio Center in January 2015, we assumed a mortgage loan with a face amount of $18.7 million and a fair value of $19.3 million. The mortgage loan bears interest at 5.27%, and had an original maturity date of January 1, 2016. On November 2, 2015, we repaid the mortgage loan at par for $18.1 million.
On March 16, 2015, we issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% senior unsecured notes due December 1, 2044. The notes were offered at 105.38% of the principal amount with a yield to maturity of 4.18%. The notes have the same terms and are of the same series as the $250.0 million senior notes issued on November 14, 2014. Our net proceeds from the March note offering after issuance premium, underwriting fees and other costs were $208.6 million. The proceeds were used on April 11, 2015 to repay our $200.0 million 6.20% notes prior to the original maturity date of January 15, 2017. The redemption price of $222.2 million included a make-whole premium of $19.2 million and accrued but unpaid interest of $3.0 million. The make-whole premium is included in "early extinguishment of debt" in the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
On August 3, 2015 we repaid the following mortgage loans, which had a weighted average interest rate of 7.9%, at par prior to their maturity date of November 1, 2015:
 
Principal Payoff Amount
 
(In millions)
Barracks Road
$
35.3

Brick Plaza
25.9

Wynnewood
25.5

Lawrence Park
25.0

Wildwood
22.0

Hauppauge
13.3

 
$
147.0

On September 28, 2015, we issued $250.0 million of fixed rate senior notes that mature on January 15, 2021 and bear interest at 2.55%. The net proceeds from this note offering after issuance discounts, underwriting fees, and other costs were approximately $247.5 million.
On May 11, 2015, we replaced our existing at the market (“ATM”) equity program with a new ATM equity program in which we may from time to time offer and sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $300.0 million. We intend to use the net proceeds to fund potential acquisition opportunities, fund our development and redevelopment pipeline, repay amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility and/or for general corporate purposes. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, we issued 323,273 common shares at a weighted average price per share of $134.35 for net cash proceeds of $42.9 million and paid $0.4 million in commissions and $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sale of these common shares. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we issued 750,407 common shares at a weighted average price per share of $134.21 for net cash proceeds of $99.6 million and paid $1.0 million in commissions and $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. As of September 30, 2015, we had the capacity to issue up to $199.3 million in common shares under our ATM equity program.
Capitalized Costs
Certain external and internal costs directly related to the development, redevelopment and leasing of real estate, including pre-construction costs, real estate taxes, insurance, construction costs and salaries and related costs of personnel directly involved, are capitalized. We capitalized external and internal costs related to both development and redevelopment activities of $174 million and $5 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and $218 million and $5 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. We capitalized external and internal costs related to other property improvements of $25 million and $1 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and $30 million and $1 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. We capitalized external and internal costs related to leasing activities of $11 million and $4 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and $10 million

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and $5 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The amount of capitalized internal costs for salaries and related benefits for development and redevelopment activities, other property improvements, and leasing activities were $5 million, $1 million, and $4 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and $5 million, $1 million, and $5 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Total capitalized costs were $221 million and $269 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.
Outlook
We seek growth in earnings, funds from operations, and cash flows primarily through a combination of the following:
growth in our same-center portfolio,
growth in our portfolio from property development and redevelopments, and
expansion of our portfolio through property acquisitions.
Our same-center growth is primarily driven by increases in rental rates on new leases and lease renewals and changes in portfolio occupancy. Over the long-term, the infill nature and strong demographics of our properties provide a strategic advantage allowing us to maintain relatively high occupancy and increase rental rates. We have generally continued to see an encouraging operating environment for many of our tenants as well as strong levels of interest from prospective tenants for our retail spaces. While there can be no assurance that these conditions will continue, we remain optimistic given the trends we have seen over the past few years. We believe the locations of our centers and diverse tenant base partially mitigates any negative change in the economic environment; however, any significant reduction in our tenants' abilities to pay base rent, percentage rent or other charges will adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. We seek to maintain a mix of strong national, regional, and local retailers. At September 30, 2015, no single tenant accounted for more than 3.0% of annualized base rent.
Our properties are located primarily in densely populated and/or affluent areas with high barriers to entry which allow us to take advantage of redevelopment opportunities that enhance our operating performance through renovation, expansion, reconfiguration, and/or retenanting. We evaluate our properties on an ongoing basis to identify these types of opportunities. In 2015, we expect to have redevelopment projects stabilizing with projected costs of approximately $69 million.
We continue our ongoing redevelopment efforts at Santana Row, and are currently proceeding with our next phase of redevelopment which is a six story building including approximately 234,500 square feet of office space and 670 parking spaces. During third quarter 2015, we executed a lease with Splunk Inc. for the entire building. The building is expected to cost between $110 and $120 million and stabilize in 2017. After current phases, we have approximately 9 acres remaining for further redevelopment and entitlements in place for an additional 348 residential units and 69,000 square feet of commercial space. Additionally, we received preliminary approval for entitlements for an additional 566,000 square feet of commercial space and control an additional 12 acres of land adjacent to Santana Row.
We continue to invest in the development at Assembly Row which is a long-term development project we expect to be involved in over the coming years. The carrying value of the development portion of this project at September 30, 2015 is approximately $384 million. The project currently has zoning entitlements to build 3.4 million square feet of commercial-use buildings, 1,843 residential units, and a 170 room hotel. The first phase consists of approximately 331,000 square feet of retail space and 98,000 square feet of office space (both owned by the Trust) and 445 residential units owned by AvalonBay Communities. The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) constructed the new orange line T-Stop at the property, which opened in September 2014. Minimal amounts of construction remain to be completed in the first phase. The retail space in Phase I opened during 2014 and currently is 99.6% leased. Additionally, as of September 30, 2015, 33,000 square feet of office space is open, and we expect the remainder to open through the first half of 2016. Phase I is expected to stabilize in 2015/2016. Total expected costs for Phase I of Assembly Row, net of reimbursements expected, range from $194 million to $196 million, of which $188 million has been incurred to date.
We are also proceeding with development of Phase II of Assembly Row which will include 167,000 square feet of retail space, a 155 room boutique hotel and 447 residential units. The hotel will be owned and operated by a joint venture in which we will be a partner. Total expected costs range from $270 million to $285 million and stabilization is expected in 2018/2019. Construction commenced on Phase II in July 2015. Phase II is also expected to include 117 for-sale condominium units with an expected total cost of $62 to $67 million. Additionally, as part of the second phase, we entered into a ground lease agreement with Partners HealthCare to bring more than 700,000 square feet of office space to Assembly Row. The ground lease agreement

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includes a purchase option. Partners HealthCare commenced construction on this new building in September 2014 and plans to relocate over 4,500 employees to Assembly Row starting in 2016.
Including costs incurred in the first nine months of 2015, we expect to invest between $10 million and $20 million in Assembly Row in 2015, net of expected public funding.
Our Pike & Rose project in North Bethesda, MD, a long-term multi-phased mixed-use project, currently has zoning entitlements to build 1.6 million square feet of commercial-use buildings and 1,605 residential units. Phase I of Pike & Rose includes 493 residential units, 157,000 square feet of retail space and 79,000 square feet of office space. In late June 2014, our 174 unit residential building opened, and is 95.4% leased as of September 30, 2015. As of September 30, 2015, 137,000 square feet of the retail space and 40,000 square feet of the office space in Phase I is open, and in July the first tenants moved into our 319 unit residential building. We expect the remaining retail, office, and residential units in the 319 unit building to open in the remainder of 2015 into early 2016, and Phase I to stabilize in 2015/2016. Total expected costs for Phase I of Pike & Rose range from $265 million to $270 million of which $253 million has been incurred to date.
Additionally, we are proceeding with development of Phase II of Pike & Rose and building construction has commenced. Phase II will include approximately 190,000 square feet of retail space, a 177 room select-service hotel and 272 residential units, as well as a pre-leased auto dealership building. Total expected costs range from $200 million to $207 million and stabilization is expected in 2018/2019. The hotel will be owned and operated by a joint venture in which we will be a partner. Phase II is also expected to include 104 for-sale condominium units with an expected cost of $53 million to $58 million. Including costs incurred in the first nine months of 2015, we expect to invest between $90 million and $100 million in Pike & Rose in 2015.
The development of future phases of Assembly Row, Pike & Rose and Santana Row will be pursued opportunistically based on, among other things, market conditions, tenant demand, and our evaluation of whether those phases will generate an appropriate financial return.
We continue to review acquisition opportunities in our primary markets that complement our portfolio and provide long-term growth opportunities. Initially, some of our acquisitions do not contribute significantly to earnings growth; however, we believe they provide long-term re-leasing growth, redevelopment opportunities, and other strategic opportunities. Any growth from acquisitions is contingent on our ability to find properties that meet our qualitative standards at prices that meet our financial hurdles. Changes in interest rates may affect our success in achieving earnings growth through acquisitions by affecting both the price that must be paid to acquire a property, as well as our ability to economically finance the property acquisition. Generally, our acquisitions are initially financed by available cash and/or borrowings under our revolving credit facility which may be repaid later with funds raised through the issuance of new equity or new long-term debt. We may also finance our acquisitions through the issuance of common shares, preferred shares, or downREIT units as well as through new or assumed mortgages.
At September 30, 2015, the leasable square feet in our properties was 95.1% occupied and 95.5% leased. The leased rate is higher than the occupied rate due to leased spaces that are being redeveloped or improved or that are awaiting permits and, therefore, are not yet ready to be occupied. Our occupancy and leased rates are subject to variability over time due to factors including acquisitions, the timing of the start and stabilization of our redevelopment projects, lease expirations and tenant bankruptcies.
Lease Rollovers
For the third quarter of 2015, we signed leases for a total of 561,000 square feet of retail space including 478,000 square feet of comparable space leases (leases for which there was a prior tenant) at an average rental increase of 19% on a cash basis and 33% on a straight-line basis. New leases for comparable spaces were signed for 107,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 14% on a cash basis and 32% on a straight-line basis. Renewals for comparable spaces were signed for 372,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 23% on a cash basis and 33% on a straight-line basis. Tenant improvements and incentives for comparable spaces were $58.63 per square foot for new leases and $10.39 per square foot for renewals for the three months ended September 30, 2015.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we signed leases for a total of 1,154,000 square feet of retail space including 1,025,000 square feet of comparable space leases (leases for which there was a prior tenant) at an average rental increase of 16% on a cash basis and 27% on a straight-line basis. New leases for comparable spaces were signed for 355,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 15% on a cash basis and 28% on a straight-line basis. Renewals for comparable spaces were signed for 670,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 16% on a cash basis and 26% on a straight-line basis. Tenant improvements and incentives for comparable spaces were $52.52 per square foot for new leases and $8.94 per square foot for renewals for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

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The rental increases associated with comparable spaces generally include all leases signed in arms-length transactions reflecting market leverage between landlords and tenants during the period. The comparison between average rent for expiring leases and new leases is determined by including minimum rent and percentage rent paid on the expiring lease and minimum rent and in some instances, projections of first lease year percentage rent, to be paid on the new lease. In atypical circumstances, management may exercise judgment as to how to most effectively reflect the comparability of spaces reported in this calculation. The change in rental income on comparable space leases is impacted by numerous factors including current market rates, location, individual tenant creditworthiness, use of space, market conditions when the expiring lease was signed, capital investment made in the space and the specific lease structure. Tenant improvements and incentives include the total dollars committed for the improvement (fit-out) of a space as it relates to a specific lease and, except for redevelopments, may also include base building costs (i.e. expansion, escalators or new entrances) which are required to make the space leasable. Incentives include amounts paid to tenants as an inducement to sign a lease that do not represent building improvements.
The leases signed in 2015 generally become effective over the following two years though some may not become effective until 2018 and beyond. Further, there is risk that some new tenants will not ultimately take possession of their space and that tenants for both new and renewal leases may not pay all of their contractual rent due to operating, financing or other matters. However, these increases do provide information about the tenant/landlord relationship and the potential increase we may achieve in rental income over time.
Historically, we have executed comparable space leases for 1.2 to 1.5 million square feet of retail space each year, and expect that volume for 2015 will be in line with our historical averages with overall positive increases in rental income. However, changes in rental income associated with individual signed leases on comparable spaces may be positive or negative, and we can provide no assurance that the rents on new leases will continue to increase at the above disclosed levels, if at all.
Same-Center
Throughout this section, we have provided certain information on a “same-center” basis. Information provided on a same-center basis includes the results of properties that we owned and operated for the entirety of both periods being compared except for properties for which significant redevelopment or expansion occurred during either of the periods being compared. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, all or a portion of 79 properties were considered same-center and thirteen were considered redevelopment or expansion. When compared to the designations as of December 31, 2014, three properties were moved from acquisition to same-center, two properties were moved from same-center to redevelopment, one property was moved from redevelopment to same-center, and one property was removed from same-center as it was sold in April 2015. While there is judgment surrounding changes in designations, we typically move redevelopment properties to same-center once they have stabilized, which is typically considered 95% occupancy or when the growth expected from the redevelopment has been included in the comparable periods. We typically remove properties from same center when the redevelopment has or is expected to have a significant impact to property operating income within the calendar year. Acquisitions are moved to same-center once we have owned the property for the entirety of comparable periods and the property is not under significant redevelopment or expansion.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
Dollars
 
%
 
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Rental income
$
181,562

 
$
166,112

 
$
15,450

 
9.3
 %
Other property income
2,479

 
3,622

 
(1,143
)
 
(31.6
)%
Mortgage interest income
1,211

 
1,204

 
7

 
0.6
 %
Total property revenue
185,252

 
170,938

 
14,314

 
8.4
 %
Rental expenses
34,439

 
31,908

 
2,531

 
7.9
 %
Real estate taxes
21,804

 
20,374

 
1,430

 
7.0
 %
Total property expenses
56,243

 
52,282

 
3,961

 
7.6
 %
Property operating income
129,009

 
118,656

 
10,353

 
8.7
 %
Other interest income
6

 
2

 
4

 
200.0
 %
Income from real estate partnerships
360

 
446

 
(86
)
 
(19.3
)%
Interest expense
(21,733
)
 
(23,422
)
 
1,689

 
(7.2
)%
General and administrative expense
(9,374
)
 
(8,374
)
 
(1,000
)
 
11.9
 %
Depreciation and amortization
(43,718
)
 
(42,660
)
 
(1,058
)
 
2.5
 %
Total other, net
(74,459
)
 
(74,008
)
 
(451
)
 
0.6
 %
Income from continuing operations
54,550

 
44,648

 
9,902

 
22.2
 %
Gain on sale of real estate

 
4,401

 
(4,401
)
 
(100.0
)%
Net income
54,550

 
49,049

 
5,501

 
11.2
 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(2,103
)
 
(1,974
)
 
(129
)
 
6.5
 %
Net income attributable to the Trust
$
52,447

 
$
47,075

 
$
5,372

 
11.4
 %

Property Revenues
Total property revenue increased $14.3 million, or 8.4%, to $185.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $170.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2014. The percentage occupied at our shopping centers increased to 95.1% at September 30, 2015 compared to 94.7% at September 30, 2014. Changes in the components of property revenue are discussed below.
Rental Income
Rental income consists primarily of minimum rent, cost reimbursements from tenants and percentage rent. Rental income increased $15.5 million, or 9.3%, to $181.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $166.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2014 due primarily to the following:
an increase of $5.4 million from Assembly Row and Pike & Rose as portions of both projects opened beginning in second quarter 2014 through 2015,
an increase of $4.3 million at same-center properties due primarily to higher rental rates of approximately $2.4 million and a $1.1 million increase in recovery income,
an increase of $3.7 million attributable to properties acquired in 2015, and
an increase of $3.0 million at redevelopment properties due primarily to the the lease-up of our retail redevelopments,
partially offset by
a decrease of $1.3 million due to the sale of our Houston Street property in April 2015.
Other Property Income
Other property income decreased $1.1 million, or 31.6%, to $2.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $3.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2014. Included in the other property income are items which, although recurring, inherently tend to fluctuate more than rental income from period to period, such as lease termination

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fees. This decrease is primarily due to lower lease termination and other fees at our same-center properties and a decrease in income from our restaurant ventures.
Property Expenses
Total property expenses increased $4.0 million, or 7.6%, to $56.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $52.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2014. Changes in the components of property expenses are discussed below.
Rental Expenses
Rental expenses increased $2.5 million, or 7.9%, to $34.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $31.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2014. This increase is primarily due to the following:
an increase of $1.2 million in repairs and maintenance costs at same-center and redevelopment properties,
an increase of $1.1 million related to properties acquired in 2015, and
an increase of $0.8 million in utilities at same-center properties,
partially offset by
a decrease of $0.5 million due to the sale of our Houston Street property in April 2015.
As a result of the changes in rental income and rental expenses as discussed above, rental expenses as a percentage of rental income plus other property income decreased to 18.7% in the three months ended September 30, 2015 from 18.8% in the three months ended September 30, 2014.
Real Estate Taxes
Real estate tax expense increased $1.4 million, or 7.0%, to $21.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $20.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2014 due primarily to Assembly Row and Pike & Rose and properties acquired during 2015.
Property Operating Income
Property operating income increased $10.4 million, or 8.7%, to $129.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $118.7 million in the three months ended September 30, 2014. This increase is primarily due to Assembly Row and Pike & Rose opening beginning in the second quarter 2014 and through 2015, the lease-up of our redevelopment properties, our 2015 acquisitions, and growth in earnings at same-center properties.
Other
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased $1.7 million, or 7.2%, to $21.7 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $23.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2014. This decrease is due primarily to the following:
a decrease of $4.2 million due to a lower overall weighted average borrowing rate,
partially offset by
an increase of $2.2 million due to higher borrowings, and
a decrease of $0.4 million in capitalized interest due primarily to the majority of Phase I of Assembly Row opening during 2014.
Gross interest costs were $26.3 million and $28.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Capitalized interest was $4.6 million and $5.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses increased $1.0 million, or 11.9%, to $9.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $8.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2014.  The increase is primarily due to higher personnel related costs.

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Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.1 million, or 2.5%, to $43.7 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $42.7 million in the three months ended September 30, 2014. This increase is due primarily to depreciation on Assembly Row and Pike & Rose and properties acquired in 2015, partially offset by accelerated depreciation in 2014 due to the change in use of a redevelopment property.
Gain on sale of real estate
The $4.4 million gain on sale of real estate for the three months ended September 30, 2014 is due to our portion of the gain resulting from the Partnership's sale of the fee interest in Pleasant Shops in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
Dollars
 
%
 
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Rental income
$
538,612

 
$
494,688

 
$
43,924

 
8.9
 %
Other property income
9,364

 
11,347

 
(1,983
)
 
(17.5
)%
Mortgage interest income
3,529

 
3,678

 
(149
)
 
(4.1
)%
Total property revenue
551,505

 
509,713

 
41,792

 
8.2
 %
Rental expenses
108,501

 
100,443

 
8,058

 
8.0
 %
Real estate taxes
62,865

 
58,238

 
4,627

 
7.9
 %
Total property expenses
171,366

 
158,681

 
12,685

 
8.0
 %
Property operating income
380,139

 
351,032

 
29,107

 
8.3
 %
Other interest income
109

 
45

 
64

 
142.2
 %
Income from real estate partnerships
986

 
909

 
77

 
8.5
 %
Interest expense
(69,346
)
 
(69,772
)
 
426

 
(0.6
)%
Early extinguishment of debt
(19,072
)
 

 
(19,072
)
 
100.0
 %
General and administrative expense
(27,526
)
 
(24,202
)
 
(3,324
)
 
13.7
 %
Depreciation and amortization
(128,373
)
 
(127,403
)
 
(970
)
 
0.8
 %
Total other, net
(243,222
)
 
(220,423
)
 
(22,799
)
 
10.3
 %
Income from continuing operations
136,917

 
130,609

 
6,308

 
4.8
 %
Gain on sale of real estate
11,509

 
4,401

 
7,108

 
161.5
 %
Net income
148,426

 
135,010

 
13,416

 
9.9
 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(6,161
)
 
(5,637
)
 
(524
)
 
9.3
 %
Net income attributable to the Trust
$
142,265

 
$
129,373

 
$
12,892

 
10.0
 %

Property Revenues
Total property revenue increased $41.8 million, or 8.2%, to $551.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $509.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The percentage occupied at our shopping centers increased to 95.1% at September 30, 2015 compared to 94.7% at September 30, 2014. Changes in the components of property revenue are discussed below.
Rental Income
Rental income consists primarily of minimum rent, cost reimbursements from tenants and percentage rent. Rental income increased $43.9 million, or 8.9%, to $538.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $494.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due primarily to the following:
an increase of $17.7 million from Assembly Row and Pike & Rose as portions of both projects opened beginning in second quarter 2014, through 2015,

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an increase of $12.1 million at same-center properties due primarily to higher rental rates of approximately $6.7 million, a $2.2 million increase in recovery income (primarily the result of reimbursements for higher snow removal costs), and occupancy impacts of approximately $1.4 million,
an increase of $8.4 million attributable primarily to properties acquired in 2015, and
an increase of $7.4 million at redevelopment properties due primarily to the lease-up of our new 212 unit residential building at Santana Row and the lease-up of three of our retail redevelopments,
partially offset by
a decrease of $2.1 million due to the sale of our Houston Street property in April 2015.
Other Property Income
Other property income decreased $2.0 million, or 17.5%, to $9.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $11.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Included in other property income are items which, although recurring, inherently tend to fluctuate more than rental income from period to period, such as lease termination fees. This decrease is primarily due to lower lease termination fees at our redevelopment and same-center properties and a decrease in income from our restaurant ventures.
Property Expenses
Total property expenses increased $12.7 million, or 8.0%, to $171.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $158.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Changes in the components of property expenses are discussed below.
Rental Expenses
Rental expenses increased $8.1 million, or 8.0%, to $108.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $100.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This increase is primarily due to the following:
an increase of $3.6 million related to Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, as portions of these projects opened beginning in second quarter 2014,
an increase of $2.9 million in repairs and maintenance costs at same-center and redevelopment properties, primarily due to higher snow removal costs, and
an increase of $2.6 million related to properties acquired in 2015 and 2014,
partially offset by
a decrease of $0.7 million due to the sale of our Houston Street property in April 2015.
Rental expenses as a percentage of rental income plus other property income were 19.8% in both the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.
Real Estate Taxes
Real estate tax expense increased $4.6 million, or 7.9%, to $62.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $58.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due primarily to Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, properties acquired in 2015, and higher assessments at our same-center and redevelopment properties.
Property Operating Income
Property operating income increased $29.1 million, or 8.3%, to $380.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $351.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This increase is primarily due to portions of Assembly Row and Pike & Rose opening beginning in the second quarter 2014, growth in earnings at same-center and redevelopment properties, and properties acquired in 2015, partially offset by the sale of our Houston Street property in April 2015.
Other
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased $0.4 million, or 0.6%, to $69.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $69.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This decrease is due primarily to the following:
a decrease of $8.0 million due to a lower overall weighted average borrowing rate,
partially offset by
an increase of $5.8 million due to higher borrowings, and

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a decrease of $1.8 million in capitalized interest due primarily to the majority of Phase I of Assembly Row opening during 2014.
Gross interest costs were $83.5 million and $85.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Capitalized interest was $14.1 million and $16.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Early Extinguishment of Debt
The $19.1 million of early extinguishment of debt in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 relates to the make-whole premium paid as part of the early redemption of our 6.20% senior notes, partially offset by the related net write-off of unamortized premium and debt fees.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses increased $3.3 million, or 13.7%, to $27.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $24.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  The increase is primarily due to higher personnel related costs and higher transaction costs.
Gain on Sale of Real Estate
The $11.5 million gain on sale of real estate for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 is due to the sale of our Houston Street property in April 2015.
The $4.4 million gain on sale of real estate for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is due to our portion of the gain resulting from the Partnership's sale of the fee interest in Pleasant Shops in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Due to the nature of our business and strategy, we typically generate significant amounts of cash from operations. The cash generated from operations is primarily paid to our common and preferred shareholders in the form of dividends. As a REIT, we must generally make annual distributions to shareholders of at least 90% of our taxable income.
Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of normal recurring operating expenses, obligations under our capital and operating leases, regular debt service requirements (including debt service relating to additional or replacement debt, as well as scheduled debt maturities), recurring expenditures, non-recurring expenditures (such as tenant improvements and redevelopments) and dividends to common and preferred shareholders. Our long-term capital requirements consist primarily of maturities under our long-term debt agreements, development and redevelopment costs and potential acquisitions.
We intend to operate with and maintain a conservative capital structure that will allow us to maintain strong debt service coverage and fixed-charge coverage ratios as part of our commitment to investment-grade debt ratings. In the short and long term, we may seek to obtain funds through the issuance of additional equity, unsecured and/or secured debt financings, joint venture relationships relating to existing properties or new acquisitions, and property dispositions that are consistent with this conservative structure.
Cash and cash equivalents were $12.9 million at September 30, 2015. Additionally, we have a $600.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility which matures on April 21, 2017, subject to a one-year extension at our option, which had no outstanding balance at September 30, 2015. In addition, we have an option (subject to bank approval) to increase the credit facility through an accordion feature to $1.0 billion. Our $275.0 million unsecured term loan, which matures on November 21, 2018, subject to a one-year extension at our option, also has an option (subject to bank approval) to increase the term loan through an accordion feature to $350.0 million. As of September 30, 2015, we had the capacity to issue up to $199.3 million in common shares under our ATM equity program.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the maximum amount of borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility was $324.0 million, the weighted average amount of borrowings outstanding was $126.4 million and the weighted average interest rate, before amortization of debt fees, was 1.1%. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we accessed the public debt markets twice, issuing $200 million of 4.50% senior notes in March 2015 that mature on December 1, 2044 and in September 2015, issuing $250 million of 2.55% senior notes that mature on January 15, 2021. The net proceeds of these two offerings after issuance discounts, underwriting fees and other costs were approximately $456.2 million. We used the net proceeds from these transactions to redeem our $200 million 6.20% senior notes prior to their original maturity date of January 15, 2017, and repay $147 million of mortgage debt that had a weighted average rate of 7.9%. On November 2, 2015, we repaid our $18 million mortgage loan on San Antonio Center, and consequently we have only $9.4 million of debt maturing through the end of 2016. We currently believe that cash flows from operations, cash on hand, our ATM equity program, our revolving credit facility and our general ability to access the capital markets will be sufficient to finance our operations and fund our debt service requirements (including maturities) and capital expenditures.

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Our overall capital requirements for the remainder of 2015 and in 2016 will depend upon acquisition opportunities, the level of improvements and redevelopments on existing properties and the timing and cost of development of Assembly Row, Pike & Rose and future phases of Santana Row. While the amount of future expenditures will depend on numerous factors, we expect to continue to see higher levels of capital investments in our properties under development and redevelopment which is the result of the continued development at both Assembly Row and Pike & Rose with openings of portions of both projects in the remainder of 2015 and in 2016, the commencement of construction on Phase II of Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, and the current phase of Santana Row. With respect to other capital investments related to our existing properties, we expect to incur levels consistent with prior years. Our capital investments will be funded on a short-term basis with cash flow from operations, cash on hand and/or our revolving credit facility, and on a long-term basis with long-term debt or equity including shares issued under our ATM equity program. If necessary, we may access the debt or equity capital markets to finance significant acquisitions. Given our past ability to access the capital markets, we expect debt or equity to be available to us. Although there is no intent at this time, if market conditions deteriorate, we may also delay the timing of certain development and redevelopment projects as well as limit future acquisitions, reduce our operating expenditures, or re-evaluate our dividend policy.
In addition to conditions in the capital markets which could affect our ability to access those markets, the following factors could affect our ability to meet our liquidity requirements:
restrictions in our debt instruments or preferred shares may limit us from incurring debt or issuing equity at all, or on acceptable terms under then-prevailing market conditions; and
we may be unable to service additional or replacement debt due to increases in interest rates or a decline in our operating performance.
Summary of Cash Flows
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Cash provided by operating activities
$
261,150

 
$
241,846

Cash used in investing activities
(286,479
)
 
(280,924
)
Cash used in financing activities
(9,758
)
 
(25,932
)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(35,087
)
 
(65,010
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
47,951

 
88,927

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
12,864

 
$
23,917


Net cash provided by operating activities increased $19.3 million to $261.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $241.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net income before certain non-cash items.
Net cash used in investing activities increased $5.6 million to $286.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $280.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The increase was primarily attributable to:
$116.8 million increase in acquisitions of real estate,
partially offset by
$65.2 million decrease in capital investments,
$35.4 million increase in proceeds from the sale of real estate,
$6.1 million increase in repayments of mortgage notes receivable due to the payoff of a $10.0 million note receivable in August 2015, and
$5.2 million decrease in investments in real estate partnerships.
Net cash used in financing activities decreased $16.2 million to $9.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $25.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The decrease was primarily attributable to:
$208.6 million in net proceeds from the re-opening of the 4.50% senior notes in March 2015 and $247.5 million from the issuance of 2.55% senior notes in September 2015,

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$219.2 million due to the redemption of $200 million of senior notes with a make-whole premium of $19.2 million in April 2015,
$132.6 million increase in repayment of mortgages, capital leases, and notes payable primarily due to payoff of six mortgages totaling $147.0 million in August 2015, compared to one mortgage for $20.3 million in 2014,
$53.1 million decrease in net proceeds from the issuance of common shares due primarily to the sale of 0.8 million common shares under our ATM equity program at a weighted average price of $134.21 in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to 1.3 million shares at a weighted average price of $118.31 in the nine months ended September 30, 2014,
$22.1 million increase in dividends paid to shareholders due to an increase in the dividend rate and increased number of shares outstanding, and
$11.0 million decrease in net borrowings on our revolving credit facility.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have a joint venture arrangement (the “Partnership”) with affiliates of a discretionary fund created and advised by ING Clarion Partners (“Clarion”). We own 30% of the equity in the Partnership and Clarion owns 70%. We hold a general partnership interest, however, Clarion also holds a general partnership interest and has substantive participating rights. We cannot make significant decisions without Clarion’s approval. Accordingly, we account for our interest in the Partnership using the equity method. As of September 30, 2015, the Partnership owned six retail real estate properties. We are the manager of the Partnership and its properties, earning fees for acquisitions, management, leasing and financing. We also have the opportunity to receive performance-based earnings through our Partnership interest. The Partnership is subject to a buy-sell provision which is customary in real estate joint venture agreements and the industry. Either partner may initiate this provision at any time, which could result in either the sale of our interest or the use of available cash or borrowings to acquire Clarion’s interest. Accounting policies for the Partnership are similar to accounting policies followed by the Trust. At September 30, 2015, our investment in the Partnership was $32.7 million and the Partnership had $34.4 million of mortgages payable outstanding.



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Debt Financing Arrangements
The following is a summary of our total debt outstanding as of September 30, 2015:

Description of Debt
Original
Debt
Issued
 
Principal Balance as of September 30, 2015
 
Stated Interest Rate as of September 30, 2015
 
Maturity Date
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
Mortgages payable (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secured fixed rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
San Antonio Center (2)
Acquired

 
$
18,161

 
5.27
%
 
January 1, 2016
Plaza El Segundo
Acquired

 
175,000

 
6.33
%
 
August 5, 2017
The Grove at Shrewsbury (East)
Acquired

 
43,802

 
5.82
%
 
October 1, 2017
The Grove at Shrewsbury (West)
Acquired

 
11,080

 
6.38
%
 
March 1, 2018
Rollingwood Apartments
24,050

 
21,823

 
5.54
%
 
May 1, 2019
29th Place
Acquired

 
4,801

 
5.91
%
 
January 31, 2021
The AVENUE at White Marsh
52,705

 
52,705

 
3.35
%
 
January 1, 2022
Montrose Crossing
80,000

 
74,720

 
4.20
%
 
January 10, 2022
Brook 35
11,500

 
11,500

 
4.65
%
 
July 1, 2029
Chelsea
Acquired

 
6,920

 
5.36
%
 
January 15, 2031
Subtotal
 
 
420,512

 
 
 
 
Net unamortized premium
 
 
6,359

 
 
 
 
Total mortgages payable
 
 
426,871

 
 
 
 
Notes payable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured fixed rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Term loan (3)
275,000

 
275,000

 
LIBOR + 0.90%

 
November 21, 2018
Various
7,239

 
5,807

 
11.31%

 
Various through 2028
Unsecured variable rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Escondido (municipal bonds) (4)
9,400

 
9,400

 
0.04%

 
October 1, 2016
Revolving credit facility (5)
600,000

 

 
LIBOR + 0.90%

 
April 21, 2017
Total notes payable
 
 
290,207

 
 
 
 
Senior notes and debentures
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured fixed rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.90% notes
150,000

 
150,000

 
5.90
%
 
April 1, 2020
2.55% notes
250,000

 
250,000

 
2.55
%
 
January 15, 2021
3.00% notes
250,000

 
250,000

 
3.00
%
 
August 1, 2022
2.75% notes
275,000

 
275,000

 
2.75
%
 
June 1, 2023
3.95% notes
300,000

 
300,000

 
3.95
%
 
January 15, 2024
7.48% debentures
50,000

 
29,200

 
7.48
%
 
August 15, 2026
6.82% medium term notes
40,000

 
40,000

 
6.82
%
 
August 1, 2027
4.50% notes
450,000

 
450,000

 
4.50
%
 
December 1, 2044
Subtotal
 
 
1,744,200

 
 
 
 
Net unamortized discount
 
 
(80
)
 
 
 
 
Total senior notes and debentures
 
 
1,744,120

 
 
 
 
Capital lease obligations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Various
 
 
71,627

 
Various

 
Various through 2106
Total debt and capital lease obligations
 
 
$
2,532,825

 
 
 
 
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1)
Mortgages payable do not include our 30% share ($10.3 million) of the $34.4 million debt of the partnership with a discretionary fund created and advised by Clarion.
2)
On November 2, 2015, this mortgage loan was repaid at par.
3)
We entered into two interest rate swap agreements that fix the LIBOR portion of the interest rate on the term loan at 1.72%. The spread on the term loan is 90 basis points resulting in a fixed rate of 2.62%.
4)
The bonds require monthly interest only payments through maturity. The bonds bear interest at a variable rate determined weekly, which would enable the bonds to be remarketed at 100% of their principal amount. The Escondido Promenade property is not encumbered by a lien.
5)
The maximum amount drawn under our revolving credit facility during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $324.0 million, and the weighted average interest rate on borrowings under our revolving credit facility, before amortization of debt fees, was 1.09%.

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Our revolving credit facility, term loan and other debt agreements include financial and other covenants that may limit our operating activities in the future. As of September 30, 2015, we were in compliance with all of the financial and other covenants. If we were to breach any of our debt covenants and did not cure the breach within an applicable cure period, our lenders could require us to repay the debt immediately and, if the debt is secured, could immediately begin proceedings to take possession of the property securing the loan. Many of our debt arrangements, including our public notes, term loan and our revolving credit facility, are cross-defaulted, which means that the lenders under those debt arrangements can put us in default and require immediate repayment of their debt if we breach and fail to cure a default under certain of our other debt obligations. As a result, any default under our debt covenants could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, our results of operations, our ability to meet our obligations and the market value of our shares. Our organizational documents do not limit the level or amount of debt that we may incur.
The following is a summary of our scheduled principal repayments as of September 30, 2015: