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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO THE SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019
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)
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange On Which Registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $.01 par value per share, with associated Common Share Purchase RightsFRTNew York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1000 of a share of 5.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per shareFRT-CNew York Stock Exchange
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 FilerýAccelerated filer¨
    
Non-Accelerated Filer
o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company¨
    
  Emerging growth company¨
    
If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.¨
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 27, 2017April 29, 2019 was 72,546,870.74,905,997.

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017MARCH 31, 2019


TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
 Item 1.Financial Statements
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 (unaudited) and December 31, 20162018
  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018
  Consolidated StatementStatements of Shareholders' Equity (unaudited) for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2018
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018
  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





Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 March 31, December 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands, except share and per share data)
 (Unaudited)  
ASSETS   
Real estate, at cost   
Operating (including $1,699,440 and $1,701,804 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$7,293,205
 $7,307,622
Construction-in-progress (including $62,037 and $51,313 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)540,192
 495,274
Assets held for sale10,771
 16,576
 7,844,168
 7,819,472
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (including $301,029 and $292,374 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)(2,105,159) (2,059,143)
Net real estate5,739,009
 5,760,329
Cash and cash equivalents43,003
 64,087
Accounts and notes receivable, net137,779
 142,237
Mortgage notes receivable, net30,429
 30,429
Investment in partnerships30,530
 26,859
Operating lease right of use assets95,402
 
Finance lease right of use assets53,365
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets221,849
 265,703
TOTAL ASSETS$6,351,366
 $6,289,644
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Liabilities   
Mortgages payable, net (including $441,107 and $444,388 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$452,466
 $474,379
Capital lease obligations
 71,519
Notes payable, net299,106
 279,027
Senior notes and debentures, net2,404,987
 2,404,279
Accounts payable and accrued expenses156,029
 177,922
Dividends payable78,547
 78,207
Security deposits payable19,381
 17,875
Operating lease liabilities75,057
 
Finance lease liabilities72,071
 
Other liabilities and deferred credits157,451
 182,898
Total liabilities3,715,095
 3,686,106
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests134,708
 136,208
Shareholders’ equity   
Preferred shares, authorized 15,000,000 shares, $.01 par:   
5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, (stated at liquidation preference $25,000 per share), 6,000 shares issued and outstanding150,000
 150,000
5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, (stated at liquidation preference $25 per share), 399,896 shares issued and outstanding9,997
 9,997
Common shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 74,836,984 and 74,249,633 shares issued and outstanding, respectively752
 745
Additional paid-in capital3,071,981
 3,004,442
Accumulated dividends in excess of net income(843,947) (818,877)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(625) (416)
Total shareholders’ equity of the Trust2,388,158
 2,345,891
Noncontrolling interests113,405
 121,439
Total shareholders’ equity2,501,563
 2,467,330
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$6,351,366
 $6,289,644
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 September 30, December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands, except share and per share data)
 (Unaudited)  
ASSETS   
Real estate, at cost   
Operating (including $1,666,691 and $1,226,918 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$6,758,728
 $6,125,957
Construction-in-progress769,882
 599,260
Asset held for sale
 33,856
 7,528,610
 6,759,073
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (including $236,391 and $209,239 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)(1,828,845) (1,729,234)
Net real estate5,699,765
 5,029,839
Cash and cash equivalents22,850
 23,368
Accounts and notes receivable, net200,878
 116,749
Mortgage notes receivable, net30,429
 29,904
Investment in real estate partnerships23,925
 14,864
Prepaid expenses and other assets243,290
 208,555
TOTAL ASSETS$6,221,137
 $5,423,279
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Liabilities   
Mortgages payable (including $461,873 and $439,120 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$493,240
 $471,117
Capital lease obligations71,565
 71,590
Notes payable320,718
 279,151
Senior notes and debentures2,377,939
 1,976,594
Accounts payable and accrued expenses206,441
 201,756
Dividends payable73,466
 71,440
Security deposits payable16,698
 16,285
Other liabilities and deferred credits175,464
 115,817
Total liabilities3,735,531
 3,203,750
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests151,815
 143,694
Shareholders’ equity   
Preferred shares, authorized 15,000,000 shares, $.01 par:   
5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, (stated at liquidation preference $25,000 per share), 6,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively150,000
 
5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, (stated at liquidation preference $25 per share), 399,896 shares issued and outstanding9,997
 9,997
Common shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 72,542,909 and 71,995,897 shares issued and outstanding, respectively728
 722
Additional paid-in capital2,773,890
 2,718,325
Accumulated dividends in excess of net income(724,919) (749,734)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(742) (2,577)
Total shareholders’ equity of the Trust2,208,954
 1,976,733
Noncontrolling interests124,837
 99,102
Total shareholders’ equity2,333,791
 2,075,835
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$6,221,137
 $5,423,279
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands, except per share data)
REVENUE   
Rental income$231,492
 $224,648
Mortgage interest income735
 757
Total revenue232,227
 225,405
EXPENSES   
Rental expenses44,260
 44,773
Real estate taxes27,687
 28,448
General and administrative9,565
 7,929
Depreciation and amortization59,622
 58,110
Total operating expenses141,134
 139,260
    
       Gain on sale of real estate, net of tax
 3,316
    
OPERATING INCOME91,093
 89,461
    
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)   
Other interest income177
 179
Interest expense(28,033) (26,184)
Loss from partnerships(1,434) (525)
NET INCOME61,803
 62,931
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,659) (1,684)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST60,144
 61,247
Dividends on preferred shares(2,010) (2,010)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE FOR COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$58,134
 $59,237
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC:   
       Net income available for common shareholders$0.78
 $0.81
Weighted average number of common shares74,200
 72,905
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTED:
 
       Net income available for common shareholders$0.78
 $0.81
Weighted average number of common shares74,200
 72,968
    
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$61,594
 $63,398
    
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST$59,935
 $61,714


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

Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (In thousands, except per share data)
REVENUE       
Rental income$212,048
 $197,469
 $620,741
 $585,712
Other property income5,171
 2,759
 10,429
 8,559
Mortgage interest income734
 929
 2,221
 3,211
Total revenue217,953
 201,157
 633,391
 597,482
EXPENSES       
Rental expenses41,250
 38,588
 119,487
 118,385
Real estate taxes27,492
 24,973
 79,104
 71,164
General and administrative9,103
 8,232
 26,013
 25,278
Depreciation and amortization55,611
 48,903
 159,656
 145,137
Total operating expenses133,456
 120,696
 384,260
 359,964
OPERATING INCOME84,497
 80,461
 249,131
 237,518
Other interest income79
 105
 253
 285
Interest expense(26,287) (24,313) (73,952) (71,143)
(Loss) income from real estate partnerships(182) 
 (296) 41
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS58,107
 56,253
 175,136
 166,701
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net50,775
 4,945
 69,949
 32,458
NET INCOME108,882
 61,198
 245,085
 199,159
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,105) (2,221) (5,827) (7,286)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST106,777
 58,977
 239,258
 191,873
Dividends on preferred shares(177) (136) (448) (406)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE FOR COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$106,600
 $58,841
 $238,810
 $191,467
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC:       
       Net income available for common shareholders$1.47
 $0.82
 $3.31
 $2.70
Weighted average number of common shares72,091
 71,319
 71,983
 70,626
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTED:
 
 
 
       Net income available for common shareholders$1.47
 $0.82
 $3.30
 $2.70
Weighted average number of common shares72,206
 71,489
 72,110
 70,804
        
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$109,240
 $63,097
 $246,920
 $197,875
        
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST$107,135
 $60,876
 $241,093
 $190,589

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

Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity
For the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
 Shareholders’ Equity of the Trust    
 Preferred Shares Common Shares 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Dividends in
Excess of Net
Income
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 Noncontrolling Interests Total Shareholders' Equity
 Shares Amount Shares Amount     
 (In thousands, except share data)
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2018405,896
 $159,997
 74,249,633
 $745
 $3,004,442
 $(818,877) $(416) $121,439
 $2,467,330
January 1, 2019 adoption of new accounting standard - See Note 2
 
 
 
 
 (7,098) 
 
 (7,098)
Net income, excluding $876 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 60,144
 
 783
 60,927
Other comprehensive loss - change in fair value of interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 (209) 
 (209)
Dividends declared to common shareholders ($1.02 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (76,106) 
 
 (76,106)
Dividends declared to preferred shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (2,010) 
 
 (2,010)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,266) (1,266)
Common shares issued, net
 
 446,132
 5
 59,348
 
 
 
 59,353
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
 
 4,273
 
 528
 
 
 
 528
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
 
 100,586
 1
 3,860
 
 
 
 3,861
Shares withheld for employee taxes
 
 (32,686) 
 (4,414) 
 
 
 (4,414)
Conversion and redemption of OP units
 
 69,046
 1
 7,550
 
 
 (7,551) 
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 667
 
 
 
 667
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2019405,896
 $159,997
 74,836,984
 $752
 $3,071,981
 $(843,947) $(625) $113,405
 $2,501,563
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2017405,896
 $159,997
 73,090,877
 $733
 $2,855,321
 $(749,367) $22
 $124,808
 2,391,514
January 1, 2018 adoption of new accounting standard - See Note 2
 
 
 
 
 (6,028) 
 
 (6,028)
Net income, excluding $1,015 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 61,247
 
 669
 61,916
Other comprehensive income - change in fair value of interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 467
 
 467
Dividends declared to common shareholders ($1.00 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (73,153) 
 
 (73,153)
Dividends declared to preferred shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (2,010) 
 
 (2,010)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,348) (1,348)
Common shares issued, net
 
 30
 
 4
 
 
 
 4
Exercise of stock options
 
 30,000
 1
 1,261
 
 
 
 1,262
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
 
 4,440
 
 547
 
 
 
 547
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
 
 97,968
 1
 3,869
 
 
 
 3,870
Shares withheld for employee taxes
 
 (6,795) 
 (753) 
 
 
 (753)
Conversion and redemption of OP units
 
 
 
 (532) 
 
 (2,646) (3,178)
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2018405,896
 $159,997
 73,216,520
 $735
 $2,859,717
 $(769,311) $489
 $121,483
 $2,373,110
 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, 2016399,896

$9,997
 71,995,897
 $722
 $2,718,325
 $(749,734) $(2,577) $99,102
 $2,075,835
January 1, 2017 adoption of new accounting standard - See Note 2
 
 
 
 83
 (83) 
 
 
Net income, excluding $2,774 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 239,258
 
 3,053
 242,311
Other comprehensive income - change in fair value of interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 1,835
 
 1,835
Dividends declared to common shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (213,954) 
 
 (213,954)
Dividends declared to preferred shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (406) 
 
 (406)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,435) (4,435)
Common shares issued, net
 
 325,451
 4
 42,690
 
 
 
 42,694
Preferred shares issued, net6,000
 150,000
 
 
 (5,027) 
 
 
 144,973
Exercise of stock options
 
 112,334
 1
 8,213
 
 
 
 8,214
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
 
 13,521
 
 1,809
 
 
 
 1,809
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
 
 105,291
 1
 9,401
 
 
 
 9,402
Shares withheld for employee taxes
 
 (29,615) 
 (4,216) 
 
 
 (4,216)
Conversion and redemption of OP units
 
 20,030
 
 2,569
 
 
 (2,569) 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 35,264
 35,264
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 43
 
 
 (5,578) (5,535)
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2017405,896
 $159,997
 72,542,909
 $728
 $2,773,890
 $(724,919) $(742) $124,837
 $2,333,791


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

Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 20162019 2018
(In thousands)(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES  
Net income$245,085
 $199,159
$61,803
 $62,931
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization159,656
 145,137
59,622
 58,110
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net(69,949) (32,458)
Loss (income) from real estate partnerships296
 (41)
Gain on sale of real estate, net
 (3,316)
Loss from partnerships1,434
 525
Other, net(4,821) 556
2,230
 1,737
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:      
Increase in accounts receivable, net(1,565) (3,604)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets(5,819) (25,769)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses13,617
 11,164
Increase (decrease) in security deposits and other liabilities3,138
 (736)
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net(1,245) 2,322
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets1,168
 4,088
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses(6,815) (5,380)
(Decrease) increase in security deposits and other liabilities(13,278) 3,163
Net cash provided by operating activities339,638
 293,408
104,919
 124,180
INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Acquisition of real estate(436,652) (135,151)(25,176) 
Capital expenditures - development and redevelopment(335,666) (263,606)(63,380) (69,119)
Capital expenditures - other(52,875) (40,326)(14,061) (20,194)
Proceeds from sale of real estate and real estate partnership interests127,538
 
Investment in real estate partnerships(502) (3,494)
Distribution from real estate partnership in excess of earnings1,672
 3,910
Proceeds from sale of real estate6,106
 51,459
Investment in partnerships(300) (180)
Distribution from partnerships in excess of earnings983
 93
Leasing costs(11,295) (11,471)(8,259) (8,057)
(Issuance) repayment of mortgage and other notes receivable, net(500) 11,721
Repayment (issuance) of mortgage and other notes receivable, net50
 (180)
Net cash used in investing activities(708,280) (438,417)(104,037) (46,178)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Net borrowings (repayment) under revolving credit facility, net of costs41,500
 (53,500)
Issuance of senior notes, net of costs399,454
 241,787
Repayment of mortgages and capital leases(54,844) (38,849)
Net borrowings under revolving credit facility, net of costs20,000
 62,000
Repayment of mortgages and finance leases(21,718) (11,978)
Issuance of common shares, net of costs51,189
 300,040
59,427
 1,336
Issuance of preferred shares, net of costs145,456
 
Dividends paid to common and preferred shareholders(210,845) (197,750)(77,296) (74,925)
Shares withheld for employee taxes(4,216) (4,436)(4,414) (753)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests13,312
 302
106
 69
Distributions to and redemptions of noncontrolling interests(12,882) (22,350)(3,107) (5,251)
Net cash provided by financing activities368,124
 225,244
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(518) 80,235
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year23,368
 21,046
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$22,850
 $101,281
Net cash used in financing activities(27,002) (29,502)
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(26,120) 48,500
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year108,332
 25,200
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$82,212
 $73,700


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



Federal Realty Investment Trust
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2017March 31, 2019
(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, California, and South Florida. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, we owned or had a majority interest in community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties which are operated as 104105 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
Basis of presentation
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016,2018, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and unaudited interim consolidated 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although we believe 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, 2017March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
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. Certain 20162018 amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.presentation, which includes the presentation of rental income on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
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.
Revenue Recognition
We are currently under construction on 221 condominium units at our Assembly Row and Pike & Rose properties. Gains or losses on the sale of these condominium units are recognized in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360-20, “Property, Plant and Equipment – Real Estate Sales.” We account for contracted condominium sales under the percentage-of-completion method, based on an evaluation of the criteria specified in ASC Topic 360-20 including: the legal commitment of the purchaser in the real estate contract, whether the construction of the project is beyond a preliminary phase, whether sufficient units have been contracted to ensure the project will not revert to a rental project, the ability to reasonably estimate the aggregate project sale proceeds and aggregate project costs, and the determination that the buyer has made an adequate initial and continuing cash investment under the contract. When the percentage-of-completion criteria have not been met, no profit is recognized. The application of this criteria can be complex and requires us to make assumptions.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." ASU 2014-09 as amended and interpreted by ASU 2015-14, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-12, and ASU 2016-20, supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP and replaces it with a core revenue recognition principle, that an entity will recognize revenue when it transfers control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services, and creates a five-step model for revenue recognition in accordance with this principle. While we are still completing the assessment of the impact of these
standards to our consolidated financial statements, we believe the majority of our revenue falls outside of the scope of this
guidance. However, the new guidance will affect the accounting method related to our gains on condominium sales. Currently, gains on contracted sales are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method, with the gain recognized once certain criteria have been met in advance of legal closing (see further discussion in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements). Under the new guidance, condominium sale gains will be recognized as the condominium units are legally sold, which will typically be upon closing. We intend to implement the new revenue recognition guidance retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized in retained earnings at the date of initial application.
In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, "Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets." ASU 2017-05 clarifies that ASC 610-20 applies to all nonfinancial assets (including real estate) for which the counterparty is not a customer and also clarifies that all businesses are derecognized using the deconsolidation guidance. Additionally, it defines an insubstance nonfinancial asset as a financial asset that is promised to a counterparty in a contract in which substantially all of the fair value of the assets promised in the contract is concentrated in nonfinancial assets, which excludes cash or cash equivalents and liabilities. The new guidance is expected to impact the gain recognized when a real estate asset is sold to a non-customer and a noncontrolling interest is retained. Under the current guidance, a partial sale is recognized and carryover basis is used for the retained interest, however, the new guidance eliminates the use of carryover basis and generally requires a full gain to be recognized. ASU 2017-05 is effective for us in the first quarter of 2018, and we are currently assessing the impact of this standard to our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting." ASU 2017-09 clarifies when changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as modifications. Under the new guidance, an entity will not apply modification accounting if the awards' fair value, vesting conditions, and the classification of the award as equity or a liability are the same immediately before and after the change. ASU 2017-09 is effective for us in the first quarter of 2018, is applied prospectively to awards granted or modified after the adoption date, and is not expected to have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation." ASU 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including a policy election option with respect to accounting for forfeitures either as they occur or estimating forfeitures (as is currently required), as well as increasing the amount an employer can withhold to cover income taxes on equity awards. Additionally, ASU 2016-09 requires the cash paid to a taxing authority when shares are withheld to pay employee taxes to be classified as a "financing activity" rather than an "operating activity," as was done previously on the Statement of Cash Flows. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2017,
StandardDescriptionEffect on the financial statements or significant matters
Adopted on January 1, 2019:
Leases (Topic 842) and related updates:

ASU 2016-02,
February 2016,
Leases (Topic 842)

ASU 2018-10, July
2018, Codification
improvements to
  Topic 842, Leases

ASU 2018-11, July
2018, Leases (Topic
842)
  ASU 2019-01, March
  2019, Leases (Topic
  842), Codification
  Improvements
ASC 842 significantly changes the accounting for leases by requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for leases greater than 12 months on their balance sheet.  The larger changes to the lessor model include: a change in the definition of initial direct costs of leases (resulting in the upfront expensing of more leasing related costs), the requirement to make an upfront and ongoing assessment of whether collection of substantially all of the lease payments required for the term of each lease is probable (if not probable, lease revenue is effectively recognized when cash is collected), certain presentation changes, and the elimination of real estate specific guidance.


ASU 2018-10 and ASU 2019-01 provide narrow amendments that clarify how to apply certain aspects of the guidance in ASU 2016-02. ASU 2018-11 provides the option of an additional transition method, by allowing entities to initially apply the new leases standard at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. It also provides lessors an option to not separate lease and non-lease components when certain criteria are met.
We have elected to apply the transition provisions of ASC Topic 842 at the beginning of the period of adoption (i.e., January 1, 2019), and therefore, did not retrospectively adjust prior periods presented. We have also elected to apply certain adoption related practical expedients for all leases that commenced prior to the effective date. These practical expedients include not reassessing whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases; not reassessing the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and not reassessing initial direct costs for any existing leases. We have also elected the practical expedient allowing lessors to combine non-lease and lease components (primarily impacts common area maintenance recoveries).

From a lessee perspective, the primary impact of adoption on January 1, 2019 was to record a lease obligation liability and right of use asset for operating leases where we are the lessee.  The most significant of these operating leases are ground leases at 14 properties. The operating lease right of use assets and related liabilities are shown separately on the face of our consolidated balance sheet. Additionally, amounts previously recorded as capital lease assets and included in real estate have been reclassified in the March 31, 2019 balance sheet as finance lease right of use assets and the related capital lease obligations have been reclassified in the March 31, 2019 balance sheet as finance lease liabilities. Income statement presentation is not impacted for our existing operating and finance leases.

From a lessor perspective, adoption of ASC 842 results in a charge to opening accumulated dividends in excess of net income of $7.1 million. This charge is attributable to the write off of certain direct leasing costs recorded as of December 31, 2018 under the previous lease accounting rules for leases which had not commenced and the write off of December 31, 2018 unreserved receivables (including straight-line receivables) for leases where we have determined that the collection of substantially all of the lease payments required for the term of the lease is not probable. Income statement presentation changes incorporated into our March 31, 2019 financial statements include: no longer recording a gross up of revenue and expense for costs (such as real estate taxes) paid directly by lessees on our behalf and recording collectability adjustments against revenue rather than as bad debt within rental expenses.

The allowance for doubtful accounts recorded against lease receivables as of December 31, 2018 has been carried forward to the January 1, 2019 adoption date consolidated balance sheet.

As a result of the change in the definition of initial direct costs of leases, capitalized leasing costs excluding external commissions decreased to $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.





The following table provides additional information on our operating and finance leases where we are now accounting for forfeitures as they occur, and have recorded the cumulative impact on the adoption date as a $0.1 million adjustment to additional paid in capital and retained earnings. The amount reclassified from "operating activities" to "financing activities" for shares withheld for employee taxes was $4.4 million.lessee:
 Three Months Ended
 March 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
  
LEASE COST: 
Finance lease cost:

     Amortization of right-of-use assets$321
     Interest on lease liabilities1,456
Operating lease cost1,504
Variable lease cost91
Total lease cost$3,372
  
OTHER INFORMATION: 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities 
     Operating cash flows for finance leases$1,460
     Operating cash flows for operating leases$1,511
     Financing cash flows for finance leases$25
  
Weighted-average remaining lease term - finance leases18.9 years
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases53.7 years
Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases8.0%
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases4.5%

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, "Clarifying the Definition of a Business." ASU 2017-01 changes the definition of a business to exclude acquisitions where substantially all of the fair value of the assets acquired are concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. Given this change in definition, we believe most of our shopping center acquisitions will no longer be considered business combinations but rather asset acquisitions. While there are various differences between the accounting for an asset acquisition and a business combination, the largest impact will be that transaction costs are capitalized for asset acquisitions rather than expensed when they were considered business combinations. Based on acquisitions in the past several years, transaction costs for a single shopping center acquisition have typically ranged from $0.2 million to $2.4 million with significantly higher transaction costs expected for an acquisition of a larger portfolio. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2017, and are applying the new guidance prospectively. Our acquisitions in the first nine months of 2017 (further discussed in Note 3 below) qualified as asset acquisitions and consequently, all transaction costs were capitalized.


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Supplemental Disclosures
The following table providestables provide supplemental disclosures related to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:


 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:   
Total interest costs incurred$32,580
 $32,276
Interest capitalized(4,547) (6,092)
Interest expense$28,033
 $26,184
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized$32,485
 $31,832
Cash paid for income taxes$7
 $57
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:   
DownREIT operating partnership units redeemed for common shares$7,551
 $
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan$455
 $477

See additional disclosures in the "Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements" section of this footnote relating to operating lease right of use assets and lease liabilities recorded in connection with our adoption of ASC Topic 842.

 Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:   
Total interest costs incurred$92,520
 $83,803
Interest capitalized(18,568) (12,660)
Interest expense$73,952
 $71,143
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized$70,486
 $66,921
Cash paid for income taxes$342
 $300
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:   
Mortgage loans refinanced$166,823
 $
Mortgage loans assumed with acquisition$79,401
 $34,385
DownREIT operating partnership units issued with acquisition of noncontrolling interest$5,918
 $
DownREIT operating partnership units redeemed for common shares$2,569
 $18,679
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan$1,528
 $1,523
 March 31, December 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH:   
Cash and cash equivalents$43,003
 $64,087
Restricted cash (1)39,209
 44,245
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$82,212
 $108,332
(1)Restricted cash balances are included in "prepaid expenses and other assets" on our consolidated balance sheets.

NOTE 3—REAL ESTATE
On February 1, 2017, we acquired a leasehold interest in Hastings Ranch Plaza, a 274,000 square foot shopping center in Pasadena, California for $29.5 million. The land is subject to a long-term ground lease that expires on April 30, 2054. Approximately $21.5 million of assets acquired were allocated to lease intangibles and included within other assets. Approximately $15.2 million of net assets acquired were allocated to lease liabilities and included in other liabilities.
On March 31, 2017,8, 2019, we acquired the fee interest in Riverpoint Center,Fairfax Junction, a 211,00075,000 square foot shopping center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IllinoisFairfax, Virginia for $107.0$22.5 million. Approximately $1.0$0.6 million and $12.3$0.4 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively.
We leased three parcels of land at our Assembly Row property to two ground lessees. During 2016, both lessees exercised purchase options under the related ground leases. The sale transaction related to the purchase option on one of our ground leases was completed on April 4, 2017 for a sales price of $36.0 million. On June 28, 2017, the sale transactions related to the purchase options on our other two ground lease parcels were completed for a total sales price of $17.3 million. The net gain recognized in connection with these transactions was approximately $15.4 million.
On May 19, 2017, we acquired the fee interest in a 71,000 square foot, mixed-use property located in Berkeley, California based on a gross value of $23.9 million. The acquisition was completed through a newly formed entity for which we own a 90% controlling interest. Approximately $0.8 million and $0.3 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively. Additionally, approximately $2.4 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests.
On August 2, 2017, we acquired an approximately 90% interest in a joint venture that owns six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California based on a gross value of $357 million, including the assumption of $79.4 million of mortgage debt. Approximately $7.8 million of assets acquired were allocated to lease intangibles and included within other assets. Approximately $36.2 million of net assets acquired were allocated to lease liabilities and included in other liabilities. Additionally, approximately $30.6 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests. That joint venture also acquired a 24.5% interest in La Alameda, a shopping center in Walnut Park, California for $19.8 million. The property has $41.0 million of mortgage debt, of which the joint venture's share is approximately $10 million. Additional information on the properties is listed below:

PropertyCity/StateGLA
(in square feet)
AzaleaSouth Gate, CA222,000
Bell GardensBell Gardens, CA330,000
La AlamedaWalnut Park, CA245,000
Olivo at Mission Hills (1)Mission Hills, CA155,000
Plaza Del SolSouth El Monte, CA48,000
Plaza PacoimaPacoima, CA204,000
Sylmar Towne CenterSylmar, CA148,000
1,352,000
(1) Property is currently being redeveloped. GLA reflects approximate square footage once the property is open and operating.
The following unaudited pro forma financial data includes the incremental revenues, operating expenses (including approximately $2.8 million and $8.5 million of depreciation and amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively), and interest expense/financing costs related to the properties acquired on August 2, 2017 as if they had occurred on January 1, 2016. The pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and may not be indicative of what actual results of income would have been, nor does it represent the results of income for future periods.
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30, September 30,
  2017 2016 2017 2016
  (in millions) (unaudited)
         
Total revenue $220.2
 $207.3
 $649.0
 $616.0
Net income available for common shareholders 106.2
 57.5
 235.9
 187.5
On August 25, 2017, we sold our property located at 150 Post Street in San Francisco, California for a sales price of $69.3 million, resulting in a gain of $45.2 million.
On September 25, 2017, we sold our North Lake Commons property in Lake Zurich, Illinois for a sales price of $15.6 million, resulting in a gain of $4.9 million.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 we recognized a $0.6 million and $3.9 million gain, respectively, net of $0.3 million and $2.0 million of income taxes, respectively, related to the sale of condominiums at our Assembly Row property based on the percentage-of-completion method. In connection with recording the gain, we recognized a receivable of $59.1 million as of September 30, 2017. The closing of the Assembly Row condominium sales is expected to commence in 2018.As of September 30, 2017, no gain has been recognized for contracted condominium sales at Pike & Rose, as not all of the criteria necessary for profit recognition have been met.


NOTE 4—DEBT

On June 5, 2017January 31, 2019, we refinancedrepaid the $175.0$20.3 million mortgage loan on Plaza El Segundo at a face amount of $125.0 million and repaid the remaining $50.0 million at par. The new mortgage loan bears interest at 3.83% and matures on June 5, 2027.
On June 23, 2017, we issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior unsecured notes in two separate series. We issued $300.0 million of 3.25% notes that mature on July 15, 2027, were offered at 99.083% of the principal amount, with a yield to maturity of 3.358%. Additionally, we issued $100.0 million of 4.50% notes due December 1, 2044. The 4.50% notes were offered at 105.760% of the principal amount, with a yield to maturity of 4.143%, and have the same terms and are of the same series as the senior notes first issued on November 14, 2014. Our net proceeds from the June note offering after net issuance premium, underwriting fees and other costs was approximately $399.5 million.
In connection with the acquisition of six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California on August 2, 2017 (as further discussed in Note 3), we assumed mortgage loans with a face amount of $79.4 million and a fair value of $80.1 million. The mortgage loans are secured by the individual properties with the following contractual terms:

  Principal Stated Interest Rate Maturity Date
  (in millions)    
Sylmar Towne Center $17.5
 5.39% June 6, 2021
Plaza Del Sol 8.6
 5.23% December 1, 2021
Azalea 40.0
 3.73% November 1, 2025
Bell Gardens 13.3
 4.06% August 1, 2026
On August 31, 2017, we refinanced the $41.8 million mortgage loan,Rollingwood Apartments, at par, on The Grove at Shrewsbury (East) at a face amount of $43.6 million. The new mortgage loan bears interest at 3.77% and matures on September 1, 2027.prior to its original
maturity date.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, the maximum amount of borrowings outstanding under our $800.0 million revolving credit facility was $281.5$116.5 million, and $344.0the weighted average borrowings outstanding was $63.4 million, respectively, and the weighted average interest rate, before amortization of debt fees, was 2.1% and 1.9%, respectively. During3.2%. At March 31, 2019, the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the weighted average borrowings outstanding were $172.7 million and $173.0 million, respectively. At September 30, 2017, therebalance was $41.5 million outstanding balance.$20.0 million. Our revolving credit facility, term loan and certain notes require us to comply with various financial covenants, including the maintenance of minimum shareholders’shareholders' equity and debt coverage ratios and a maximum ratio of debt to net worth. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all default related debt covenants.


NOTE 5—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:


 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value
(In thousands)
Mortgages and notes payable$751,572
 $751,170
 $753,406
 $751,361
Senior notes and debentures$2,404,987
 $2,443,338
 $2,404,279
 $2,371,392

 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value
(In thousands)
Mortgages and notes payable$813,958
 $826,012
 $750,268
 $760,260
Senior notes and debentures$2,377,939
 $2,452,494
 $1,976,594
 $2,015,973

AsOne of September 30, 2017, we have our equity method investees has 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. We assess effectiveness of ourswaps which qualify for cash flow hedges both at inception and on an ongoing basis. The effective portionhedge accounting. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, our share of changesthe change in fair value of the interest raterelated swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is subsequently 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 $0.7 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, 2017, 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, 2017 was a liability of $0.7 million and is included in "accounts payable and accrued expenses" on our consolidated balance sheet. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the change in valuation on our interest rate swaps resulted in a $0.4 million and $1.8 million decrease in our derivative liability, respectively, (including $0.4 million and $1.5 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."income" was $0.2 million.

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, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
 (In thousands)
Interest rate swaps$
 $742
 $
 $742
 $
 $2,577
 $
 $2,577


NOTE 6—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 787,962669,377 downREIT operating partnership units are outstanding which have a total fair value of $97.9$92.3 million, based on our closing stock price on September 30, 2017.March 31, 2019.
On January 12, 2017, we exercised our purchase option on non-controlling interests in San Antonio Center for $2.6 million of cash and 44,195 of downREIT operating partnership units.

NOTE 7—SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The following table provides a summary of dividends declared and paid per share:


 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
 Declared Paid Declared Paid
Common shares$1.020
 $1.020
 $1.000
 $1.000
5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred shares$0.339
 $0.339
 $0.339
 $0.339
5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred shares (1)$0.313
 $0.313
 $0.313
 $0.368

(1)Amount represents dividends per depository share, each representing 1/1000th of a share.
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 Declared Paid Declared Paid
Common shares$2.960
 $2.940
 $2.860
 $2.820
5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred shares$1.016
 $1.016
 $1.016
 $1.016


We have an at the marketat-the-market (“ATM”) equity program in which we may from time to time offer and sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $400.0 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, 2017,March 31, 2019, we issued 226,739sold 511,938 common shares (of which, 65,812 settled on April 2, 2019) at a weighted average price per share of $131.00$134.96 for net cash proceeds of $29.3$68.4 million and paid $0.3$0.7 million in commissions and $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we issued 325,397 common shares at a weighted average price per share of $133.09 for net cash proceeds of $42.7 million and paid $0.4 million in commissions andless than $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, we had the capacity to issue up to $327.6$203.4 million in common shares under our ATM equity program.

On September 29, 2017, we issued 6,000,000 Depository Shares, each representing 1/1000th interest in a 5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share, par value $0.01 per share, ("Series C Preferred Shares") at the liquidation preference of $25.00 per depository share (or $25,000 per Series C Preferred share) in an underwritten public offering. The Series C Preferred Shares accrue dividends at a rate of 5.0% of the $25,000 liquidation preference per year and are redeemable at our

option on or after September 29, 2022. Additionally, they are not convertible and holders of these shares generally have no voting rights, unless we fail to pay dividends for six or more quarters. The net proceeds after underwriting fees and other costs were approximately $145.0 million.


NOTE 8—COMPONENTS OF RENTAL INCOME
The principal components of rental income are as follows:

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Minimum rents       
Retail and commercial$147,971
 $137,009
 $434,390
 $409,027
Residential13,837
 12,886
 40,781
 36,476
Cost reimbursement43,602
 40,565
 124,997
 119,004
Percentage rents2,304
 2,315
 7,524
 7,866
Other4,334
 4,694
 13,049
 13,339
Total rental income$212,048
 $197,469
 $620,741
 $585,712

Minimum rents include the following:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (In millions)
Straight-line rents$3.9
 $1.5
 $11.3
 $6.2
Amortization of above market leases$(1.6) $(1.7) $(4.4) $(5.3)
Amortization of below market leases$2.5
 $2.2
 $7.7
 $6.5

NOTE 9—SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
A summary of share-based compensation expense included in net income is as follows:
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Grants of common shares and options$3,861
 $3,870
Capitalized share-based compensation(226) (438)
Share-based compensation expense$3,635
 $3,432

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Grants of common shares and options$2,945
 $2,766
 $9,402
 $8,818
Capitalized share-based compensation(405) (375) (1,103) (1,002)
Share-based compensation expense$2,540
 $2,391
 $8,299
 $7,816


NOTE 10—9—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 and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, we had 0.2 million and 0.3 million weighted average unvested shares outstanding, respectively, which are considered participating securities. Therefore, we have allocated our earnings for basic and diluted EPS 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 682 anti-dilutive stock options for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019 and no anti-

dilutive stock options for the thee and nine months ended September 30, 2016.2018. 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 EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, September 30,March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
NUMERATOR          
Income from continuing operations$58,107
 $56,253
 $175,136
 $166,701
Net income$61,803
 $62,931
Less: Preferred share dividends(177) (136) (448) (406)(2,010) (2,010)
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,105) (1,982) (5,537) (5,961)
Less: Income from operations attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,659) (1,684)
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested shares(317) (170) (785) (534)(220) (253)
Income from continuing operations available for common shareholders55,508
 53,965
 168,366
 159,800
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net50,775
 4,706
 69,659
 31,133
Net income available for common shareholders, basic and diluted$106,283
 $58,671
 $238,025
 $190,933
$57,914
 $58,984
DENOMINATOR          
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic72,091
 71,319
 71,983
 70,626
74,200
 72,905
Stock options115
 170
 127
 178

 63
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted72,206
 71,489
 72,110
 70,804
74,200
 72,968
          
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC:          
Net income available for common shareholders$1.47
 $0.82
 $3.31
 $2.70
$0.78
 $0.81
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTED:          
Net income available for common shareholders$1.47
 $0.82
 $3.30
 $2.70
$0.78
 $0.81
Income from continuing operations attributable to the Trust$56,002
 $54,271
 $169,599
 $160,740




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, 20162018 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 13, 20172019.
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, 20162018 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, California, and South Florida. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, we owned or had a majority interest in community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties which are operated as 104105 predominantly retail real estate projects comprising approximately 24.124.2 million square feet. In total, the real estate projects were 94.9%94.0% leased and 93.8%93.0% occupied at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2019.
2017 Significant2019 Property Acquisitions & DispositionsAcquisition
On February 1, 2017, we acquired a leasehold interest in Hastings Ranch Plaza, a 274,000 square foot shopping center in Pasadena, California for $29.5 million. The land is subject to a long-term ground lease that expires on April 30, 2054. Approximately $21.5 million of assets acquired were allocated to lease intangibles and included within other assets. Approximately $15.2 million of net assets acquired were allocated to lease liabilities and included in other liabilities.
On March 31, 2017,8, 2019, we acquired the fee interest in Riverpoint Center,Fairfax Junction, a 211,00075,000 square foot shopping center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IllinoisFairfax, Virginia for $107.0$22.5 million. Approximately $1.0$0.6 million and $12.3$0.4 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively.
On April 4, 2017 and June 28, 2017, the sale transactions at our Assembly Row property in Somerville, Massachusetts related to the purchase options on our Partners HealthCare and AvalonBay ground lease parcels, respectively, closed. The total sales price was $53.3 million, which resulted in a gain of $15.4 million.
On May 19, 2017, we acquired the fee interest in a 71,000 square foot, mixed-use property located in Berkeley, California based on a gross value of $23.9 million. The acquisition was completed through a newly formed entity for which we own a 90% controlling interest. Approximately $0.8 million and $0.3 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively. Additionally, approximately $2.4 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests.
On August 2, 2017, we acquired an approximately 90% interest in a joint venture that owns six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California based on a gross value of $357 million, including the assumption of $79.4 million of mortgage debt. Approximately $7.8 million of assets acquired were allocated to lease intangibles and included within other assets. Approximately $36.2 million of net assets acquired were allocated to lease liabilities and included in other liabilities. Additionally, approximately $30.6 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests. That joint venture also acquired a 24.5% interest in La Alameda, a shopping center in Walnut Park, California for $19.8 million. The property has $41 million of mortgage debt, of which the joint venture's share is approximately $10 million. Additional information on the properties is listed below:

PropertyCity/StateGLA
(in square feet)
AzaleaSouth Gate, CA222,000
Bell GardensBell Gardens, CA330,000
La AlamedaWalnut Park, CA245,000
Olivo at Mission Hills (1)Mission Hills, CA155,000
Plaza Del SolSouth El Monte, CA48,000
Plaza PacoimaPacoima, CA204,000
Sylmar Towne CenterSylmar, CA148,000
1,352,000
(1) Property is currently being redeveloped. GLA reflects approximate square footage once the property is open and operating.
On August 25, 2017, we sold our property at 150 Post Street in San Francisco, California for a sales price of $69.3 million, resulting in a gain of $45.2 million.
On September 25, 2017, we sold our North Lake Commons property in Lake Zurich, Illinois for a sales price of $15.6 million, resulting in a gain of $4.9 million.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 we recognized a $0.6 million and $3.9 million gain, respectively, net of $0.3 million and $2.0 million of income taxes, respectively, related to the sale of condominiums at our Assembly Row property based on the percentage-of-completion method. In connection with recording the gain, we recognized a receivable of $59.1 million. The closing of the Assembly Row condominium sales is expected to commence in 2018.As of September 30, 2017, no gain has been recognized for contracted condominium sales at Pike & Rose, as not all of the criteria necessary for profit recognition have been met.
20172019 Significant Debt and Equity Transactions

On June 5, 2017January 31, 2019, we refinancedrepaid the $175.0$20.3 million mortgage loan on Plaza El Segundo at a face amount of $125.0 million and repaid the remaining $50.0 million at par. The new mortgage loan bears interest at 3.83% and matures on June 5, 2027.
On June 23, 2017, we issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior unsecured notes in two separate series. We issued $300.0 million of 3.25% notes that mature on July 15, 2027, were offered at 99.083% of the principal amount, with a yield to maturity of 3.358%. Additionally, we issued $100.0 million of 4.50% notes due December 1, 2044. The 4.50% notes were offered at 105.760% of the principal amount, with a yield to maturity of 4.143%, and have the same terms and are of the same series as our senior notes first issued on November 14, 2014. Our net proceeds from the June note offering after net issuance premium, underwriting fees and other costs was approximately $399.5 million.
In connection with the acquisition of six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California on August 2, 2017 (as further discussed above), we assumed mortgage loans with a face amount of $79.4 million and a fair value of $80.1 million. The mortgage loans are secured by the individual properties with the following contractual terms:
  Principal Stated Interest Rate Maturity Date
  (in millions)    
Sylmar Towne Center $17.5
 5.39% June 6, 2021
Plaza Del Sol 8.6
 5.23% December 1, 2021
Azalea 40.0
 3.73% November 1, 2025
Bell Gardens 13.3
 4.06% August 1, 2026
On August 31, 2017, we refinanced the $41.8 million mortgage loan,Rollingwood Apartments, at par, on The Grove at Shrewsbury (East) at a face amount of $43.6 million. The new mortgage loan bears interest at 3.77% and matures on September 1, 2027.prior to its original
maturity date.

We have an at the marketat-the-market (“ATM”) equity program in which we may from time to time offer and sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $400.0 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, 2017,March 31, 2019, we issued 226,739sold 511,938 common shares (of which, 65,812 settled on April 2, 2019) at a weighted average price per share of $131.00$134.96 for net cash proceeds of $29.3$68.4 million and paid $0.3$0.7 million in commissions and $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. For the nine months ended September 30,

2017, we issued 325,397 common shares at a weighted average price per share of $133.09 for net cash proceeds of $42.7 million and paid $0.4 million in commissions andless than $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, we had the capacity to issue up to $327.6$203.4 million in common shares under our ATM equity program.
On September 29, 2017, we issued 6,000,000 Depository Shares, each representing 1/1000th interest in a 5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share, par value $0.01 per share, ("Series C Preferred Shares") at the liquidation preference of $25.00 per depository share (or $25,000 per Series C Preferred share) in an underwritten public offering. The Series C Preferred Shares accrue dividends at a rate of 5.0% of the $25,000 liquidation preference per year and are redeemable at our option on or after September 29, 2022. Additionally, they are not convertible and holders of these shares generally have no voting rights, unless we fail to pay dividends for six or more quarters. The net proceeds after underwriting fees and other costs were approximately $145.0 million.
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 certain external and internal costs related to both development and redevelopment activities of $320$58 million and $6$2 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, and $289$64 million and $7$2 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. We capitalized external and internal costs related to other property improvements of $47$6 million and $2$1 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, and $39$14 million and $2$1 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. We capitalized external and internal costs related to leasing activities of $6$8 million and $5less than $1 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, and $7 million and $4$1 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. The amount of capitalized internal costs for salaries and related

benefits for development and redevelopment activities, other property improvements, and leasing activities were $6 million, $2 million, and $5 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and $6 million, $2$1 million, and $4less than $1 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019 and $2 million, $1 million, and $1 million, respectively for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Total capitalized costs were $386$76 million and $348$90 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively.
Recently Issued and Recently Adopted 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-centercomparable property portfolio,
growth in our portfolio from property development and redevelopments, and
expansion of our portfolio through property acquisitions.
Our same-centercomparable property growth is primarily driven by increases in rental rates on new leases and lease renewals, changes in portfolio occupancy, and the redevelopment of those assets. 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 generally increase rental rates. We continue to see strong levels of interest from prospective tenants for our retail spaces; however, the time it takes to complete new lease deals is longer, as tenants have become more selective and more deliberate in their decision-making process.We have also experienced extended periods of time for some government agencies to process permits and inspections further delaying rent commencement on newly leased spaces. Additionally, we have seen an overall decrease in the number of tenants available to fill anchor spaces, and have seen in 2017, an uptick in the number of retail tenants closing earlyvacating prior to the end of their lease term and/or filing for bankruptcy. We believe the locations and nature of our centers and diverse tenant base partially mitigates any potential negative changes 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, 2017,March 31, 2019, no single tenant accounted for more than 2.9%2.7% 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. We currently have redevelopment projects underway with a projected total cost of approximately $242$210 million that we expect to stabilize in the next several years.

We continue our ongoing redevelopment efforts at Santana Row and are proceeding withunder construction on an eight story 284,000301,000 square foot office building which will include 29,000an additional 18,000 square feet of retail space and 1,300 parking spaces. The buildingproject is expected to cost between $205$210 million and $215$220 million, to be delivered in 2020, and to deliver in 2019.the office portion is 100% pre-leased. After current phases, we have approximately 4 acres remaining for further redevelopment and entitlements in place for an additional 395 residential units and 321,000 square feet of commercial space.
Additionally, we control 12 acres of land adjacentacross from Santana Row, which has approximately 1 million square feet of commercial space entitlements. We are proceeding with the first phase of construction on this land, which includes an eight story 360,000 square foot office building, with over 1,700 parking spaces. The building is expected to Santana Row.cost between $250 and $270 million, with deliveries beginning in 2021.
We continue to invest in our long-term multi-phased mixed-use development projects at Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts and Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland which we expect to be involved in over the coming years.
Construction of Phase II of Assembly Row which will includeincludes approximately 161,000 square feet of retail space, 447 residential units, and a 158 room boutique hotel and 447 residential units is underway. The hotel will be owned(owned and operated by a joint venture in which we are a partner. Approximately 36,000partner). Total expected costs range from $290 million to $305 million and delivery is expected to continue through mid 2019. As of March 31, 2019, approximately 128,000 square feet of retail space inand the 158 room hotel have opened, and all of the residential units have been completed. Phase II has opened in 2017, and in September, the first tenants moved into the new residential building. Total expected costs range from $280 million to $295 million and delivery is expected through 2017 and 2018. Phase II will also includeincludes 122 for-sale condominium units withof which 107 units have closed as of March 31, 2019. The remaining 15 units are expected to close in 2019. The condominium units have an expected total cost of $74 million to $79$81 million.
Additionally, as partwe commenced construction on Phase III of the second phase, we entered into a ground lease agreement with Partners HealthCare to bring 741,500Assembly Row, which will include 277,000 square feet of office space (of which, 150,000 square feet is pre-leased), 56,000 square feet of retail space, 500 residential units, and over 800 additional parking spaces. The expected costs for Phase III are between $465 million and $485 million and is projected to Assembly Row. The ground lease agreement included a purchase option, which was exercised and the related sale closed on April 4, 2017.open beginning in 2022.
Construction of
Phase II of Pike & Rose is also underway. Phase II will includeincludes approximately 216,000 square feet of retail space, 272 residential units, and a 177 room boutique hotel (owned and 272 residential units. Approximately 102,000operated by a joint venture in which we are a partner). As of March 31, 2019, approximately 192,000 square feet of retail space in Phase II hasand the 177 room hotel have opened, in 2017, and in August,all of the first tenants moved into the new residential building.units have been completed. Total expected costs range from $200 million to $207 million and remaining delivery is expected to continue through 2017 and 2018. The hotel will be owned and operated by a joint venture in which2019. As of March 31, 2019, we are a partner. Phase II will also includeclosed on the sale of 79 of the 99 for-sale condominium units within Phase II. The condominium units have an expected total cost of $53$62 million.
Additionally, at Pike & Rose, we have commenced construction on a 212,000 square foot office building (which includes 4,000 square feet of ground floor retail space), and will include over 600 additional parking spaces. The building is expected to cost between $128 million and $135 million and is projected to $58 million.open beginning in 2021.
Including costs incurred in the first ninethree months of 2017,2019, we expect to invest between $270$175 million and $300$200 million at Assembly Row and Pike & Rose in 2017.2019.
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 and property sales.
At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, the leasable square feet in our properties was 94.9%94.0% leased and 93.8%93.0% occupied. 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 closings and bankruptcies.
Lease Rollovers
For the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2019, we signed leases for a total of 424,000306,000 square feet of retail space including 400,000247,000 square feet of comparable space leases (leases for which there was a prior tenant) at an average rental increase of 14%10% on a cash basis and 27% on a straight-line basis. New leases for comparable spaces were signed for 165,000128,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 23%17% on a cash basis and 36% on a straight-line basis. Renewals for comparable spaces were signed for 234,000119,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 8%1% on a cash basis and 20% on a straight-line basis. Tenant improvements and incentives for comparable spaces were $51.81$54.97 per square foot, of which, $104.80 per square foot was for new leases and $7.89$1.28 per square foot was for renewals for the three months ended September 30, 2017.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we signed leases for a total of 1,448,000 square feet of retail space including 1,321,000 square feet of comparable space leases (leases for which there was a prior tenant) at an average rental increase of

13% on a cash basis and 26% on a straight-line basis. New leases for comparable spaces were signed for 615,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 19% on a cash basis and 33% on a straight-line basis. Renewals for comparable spaces were signed for 706,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 9% on a cash basis and 21% on a straight-line basis. Tenant improvements and incentives for comparable spaces were $62.57 per square foot for new leases and $14.33 per square foot for renewals for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2019.
The rental increases associated with comparable spaces generally include all leases signed for retail space 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 inducement to sign a lease that do not represent building improvements.
The leases signed in 20172019 generally become effective over the following two years though some may not become effective until 20202022 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 1.51.7 million square feet of retail space each year, and expect that volume for 20172019 will be in line with or slightly above, 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-CenterComparable Properties
Throughout this section, we have provided certain information on a “same-center”“comparable property” basis. Information provided on a same-centercomparable property basis includes the results of properties that we owned and operated for the entirety of both periods being compared except for properties that are currently under development or are being repositioned for which significant redevelopment or expansion occurred during either of the periods being compared.and investment. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, all or a portion of 83 and 7898 properties respectively, were considered same-centercomparable properties and 16 and 15eight properties respectively, were considered redevelopment or expansion.non-comparable properties. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, eight properties were moved from acquisitions to comparable properties, one property was moved from acquisitions to non-comparable properties, and one portion of a property werewas moved from redevelopmentnon-comparable to same-center and twocomparable properties, were removed from same-center as they were sold in the third quarter of 2017, compared to the designations as offor the year ended December 31, 2016. 2018, which were 90 properties or portions of properties considered comparable and eight considered non-comparable.While there is judgment surrounding changes in designations, we typically move redevelopmentnon-comparable properties to same-centercomparable properties once they have stabilized, which is typically considered 95%90% physical occupancy or when the growth expected from the redevelopment has been included in the comparable periods. We typically remove properties from same centercomparable properties when the redevelopmentrepositioning of the asset has commenced and has or is expected to have a significant impact to property operating income within the calendar year. Acquisitions are moved to same-centercomparable properties once we have owned the property for the entirety of comparable periods and the property is not under development or being repositioned for significant redevelopment or expansion.and investment.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2016
2018
    Change    Change
2017 2016 Dollars %2019 2018 Dollars %
(Dollar amounts in thousands)(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Rental income$212,048
 $197,469
 $14,579
 7.4 %$231,492
 $224,648
 $6,844
 3.0 %
Other property income5,171
 2,759
 2,412
 87.4 %
Mortgage interest income734
 929
 (195) (21.0)%735
 757
 (22) (2.9)%
Total property revenue217,953
 201,157
 16,796
 8.3 %232,227
 225,405
 6,822
 3.0 %
Rental expenses41,250
 38,588
 2,662
 6.9 %44,260
 44,773
 (513) (1.1)%
Real estate taxes27,492
 24,973
 2,519
 10.1 %27,687
 28,448
 (761) (2.7)%
Total property expenses68,742
 63,561
 5,181
 8.2 %71,947
 73,221
 (1,274) (1.7)%
Property operating income (1)149,211
 137,596
 11,615
 8.4 %160,280
 152,184
 8,096
 5.3 %
General and administrative expense(9,103) (8,232) (871) 10.6 %(9,565) (7,929) (1,636) 20.6 %
Depreciation and amortization(55,611) (48,903) (6,708) 13.7 %(59,622) (58,110) (1,512) 2.6 %
Operating Income84,497
 80,461
 4,036
 5.0 %
Gain on sale of real estate, net
 3,316
 (3,316) (100.0)%
Operating income91,093
 89,461
 1,632
 1.8 %
Other interest income79
 105
 (26) (24.8)%177
 179
 (2) (1.1)%
Interest expense(26,287) (24,313) (1,974) 8.1 %(28,033) (26,184) (1,849) 7.1 %
Loss from real estate partnerships(182) 
 (182) (100.0)%
Loss from partnerships(1,434) (525) (909) (173.1)%
Total other, net(26,390) (24,208) (2,182) 9.0 %(29,290) (26,530) (2,760) 10.4 %
Income from continuing operations58,107
 56,253
 1,854
 3.3 %
Gain on sale of real estate, net50,775
 4,945
 45,830
 926.8 %
Net income108,882
 61,198
 47,684
 77.9 %61,803
 62,931
 (1,128) (1.8)%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,105) (2,221) 116
 (5.2)%(1,659) (1,684) 25
 (1.5)%
Net income attributable to the Trust$106,777
 $58,977
 $47,800
 81.0 %$60,144
 $61,247
 $(1,103) (1.8)%
(1)Property operating income is a non-GAAP measure that consists of rental income, other property income and mortgage interest income, less rental expenses and real estate taxes. This measure is used internally to evaluate the performance of property operations and we consider it to be a significant measure. Property operating income should not be considered an alternative measure of operating results or cash flow from operations as determined in accordance with GAAP.


Property Revenues
Total property revenue increased $16.8$6.8 million, or 8.3%3.0%, to $218.0$232.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to $201.2$225.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. The percentage occupied at our shopping centers was 93.8%93.0% at September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to 93.1%93.3% at September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. 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 $14.6$6.8 million, or 7.4%3.0%, to $212.0$231.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to $197.5$224.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2018 due primarily to the following:
an increase of $7.4$4.3 million from acquisitions,at non-comparable properties due primarily related to the six shopping centers acquired in Los Angeles County, California, Riverpoint Center,openings at Phase II at Assembly Row and Hastings Ranch Plaza,
an increase of $3.7 million at redevelopment properties due to the opening of our new office building at Santana Row in late 2016,Pike & Rose and the lease-up of two of ourone other retail redevelopments,redevelopment, partially offset by lower occupancy at two of our retailFlorida properties in Floridaand one Virginia property in the beginning stages of redevelopment, and
an increase of $2.8$3.1 million at same-centercomparable properties due primarily to higher lease termination fees of $3.5 million and higher rental rates of approximately $2.3$2.4 million, and
an increase of $0.9 million from Assembly Row and Pike & Rose due primarily to the lease-up of residential units at Pike & Rose and the opening of the second phase of retail at both properties during 2017, partially offset by lower$1.5 million related to collectibility adjustments, which are now being presented as a reduction of rental income from ground lease parcels which were sold in 2017.

Other Property Income
Other property income increased $2.4 million or 87.4% to $5.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $2.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016. Included in other property income are items which, although recurring, inherently tend to fluctuate morerather than rental income from periodexpense, and a $1.2 million decrease in real estate tax recoveries. Both of these decreases are primarily due to period, such asrequirements of the new lease termination fees. This increase is primarily related to higher lease termination fees.
Mortgage Interest Income
Mortgage interest income decreased $0.2 million, or 21.0%, to $0.7 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $0.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016. This decrease is related to a mortgage note receivable that was repaid in September 2016.accounting standard (see Note 2 for additional disclosure).
Property Expenses
Total property expenses increased $5.2decreased $1.3 million, or 8.2%1.7%, to $68.7$71.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to $63.6$73.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. Changes in the components of property expenses are discussed below.
Rental Expenses
Rental expenses increased $2.7decreased $0.5 million, or 6.9%1.1%, to $41.3$44.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to $38.6$44.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. This increasedecrease is primarily due to the following:
an increasea decrease of $1.5$0.9 million from acquisitions, primarily related to six shopping centers acquired in Los Angeles County, California, Hastings Ranch Plaza, and Riverpoint Center,
an increase of $0.8 million from Assembly Row and Pike & Rose primarily related to Phase II of bothcomparable properties and
an increase of $0.5 million from redevelopment and same-center properties primarily due to higher bad debt expense.
As a result of the changes in rental income and rental expenses as discussed above, rental expensesnew lease accounting standard requirement to record collectibility adjustments as a percentage ofreduction to revenue rather than rental income plus other property income decreased to 19.0% in the three months ended September 30, 2017 from 19.3% in the three months ended September 30, 2016.
Real Estate Taxes
Real estate tax expense increased $2.5 million, or 10.1%, to $27.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $25.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016 due primarily to
an increase of $1.5 million from acquisitions, primarily related to our acquisition of six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California, Riverpoint Center, and Hastings Ranch Plaza, and
an increase of $1.2 millioneffective at redevelopment and same-center properties due primarily to higher assessments and our new office building at Santana Row.
Property Operating Income
Property operating income increased $11.6 million, or 8.4%, to $149.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $137.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016. This increase is primarily due to growth in earnings at same-center and redevelopment properties, our acquisition of six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California in August 2017 and Riverpoint Center in March 2017, and Assembly Row and Pike & Rose.
Other Operating Expenses
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense increased $0.9 million, or 10.6%, to $9.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $8.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016. This increase is primarily due to higher personnel costs.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $6.7 million, or 13.7%, to $55.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $48.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016. This increase is primarily due to 2017 acquisitions (primarily the acquisition of six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California and Riverpoint Center),

redevelopment properties (largely the new office building at Santana Row), same-center properties, and Assembly Row and Pike & Rose.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $4.0 million, or 5.0%, to $84.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $80.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016. This increase is primarily due to growth in earnings at same-center and redevelopment properties, 2017 acquisitions, and earnings growth at Assembly Row and Pike & Rose.
Other
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $2.0 million, or 8.1%, to $26.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $24.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016. This increase is due primarily to the following:
an increase of $6.0 million due to higher borrowings primarily attributable to the $300 million 3.25% senior notes and the reopening of $100 millionadoption on the 4.50% senior notes, both issued in June 2017 and higher weighted average borrowings on our revolving credit facility,January 1, 2019,
partially offset by
an increase of $2.2 million in capitalized interest, and
a decrease of $1.8 million due to a lower overall weighted average borrowing rate.
Gross interest costs were $33.2 million and $29.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Capitalized interest was $6.9 million and $4.7 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Gain on Sale of Real Estate, Net
The $50.8 million gain on sale of real estate, net for the three months ended September 30, 2017 is primarily due to the following:
$45.2 million gain related to the sale of our 150 Post Street property in August 2017,
$4.9 million gain related to the sale of our North Lake Commons property in September 2017, and
$0.6 million net percentage-of-completion gain, related to condominiums under binding contract at our Assembly Row property.
The $4.9 million gain for the three months ended September 30, 2016 is due to the reversal of the unused portion of the warranty reserve for condominium units at Santana Row, as the statutorily mandated latent construction defect period ended in third quarter 2016.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 AND 2016
     Change
 2017 2016 Dollars %
 (Dollar amounts in thousands)
Rental income$620,741
 $585,712
 $35,029
 6.0 %
Other property income10,429
 8,559
 1,870
 21.8 %
Mortgage interest income2,221
 3,211
 (990) (30.8)%
Total property revenue633,391
 597,482
 35,909
 6.0 %
Rental expenses119,487
 118,385
 1,102
 0.9 %
Real estate taxes79,104
 71,164
 7,940
 11.2 %
Total property expenses198,591
 189,549
 9,042
 4.8 %
Property operating income (1)434,800
 407,933
 26,867
 6.6 %
General and administrative expense(26,013) (25,278) (735) 2.9 %
Depreciation and amortization(159,656) (145,137) (14,519) 10.0 %
Operating Income249,131
 237,518
 11,613
 4.9 %
Other interest income253
 285
 (32) (11.2)%
Interest expense(73,952) (71,143) (2,809) 3.9 %
(Loss) income from real estate partnerships(296) 41
 (337) (822.0)%
Total other, net(73,995) (70,817) (3,178) 4.5 %
Income from continuing operations175,136
 166,701
 8,435
 5.1 %
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net69,949
 32,458
 37,491
 115.5 %
Net income245,085
 199,159
 45,926
 23.1 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(5,827) (7,286) 1,459
 (20.0)%
Net income attributable to the Trust$239,258
 $191,873
 $47,385
 24.7 %
(1)Property operating income is a non-GAAP measure that consists of rental income, other property income and mortgage interest income, less rental expenses and real estate taxes. This measure is used internally to evaluate the performance of property operations and we consider it to be a significant measure. Property operating income should not be considered an alternative measure of operating results or cash flow from operations as determined in accordance with GAAP.

Property Revenues
Total property revenue increased $35.9 million, or 6.0%, to $633.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $597.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The percentage occupied at our shopping centers was 93.8% at September 30, 2017 compared to 93.1% at September 30, 2016. 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 $35.0 million, or 6.0%, to $620.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $585.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 due primarily to the following:
an increase of $13.1 million at redevelopment properties due to the opening of our new office building at Santana Row in late 2016, the lease-up of three of our retail redevelopments, and the lease-up of the new residential building at Congressional Plaza throughout 2016, partially offset by lower occupancy at two of our retail properties in Florida in the beginning stages of redevelopment,
an increase of $11.2$0.4 million from acquisitions, primarily related to the six shopping centers acquired in Los Angeles County, California, Riverpoint Center, and Hastings Ranch Plaza.
an increase of $4.1 million at same-centernon-comparable properties due primarily to higher rental rates of approximately $4.5 million and higher recoveries of $0.7 million primarily the net result of higher real estate tax assessments partially offset by lower snow removal expense, partially offset by lower average occupancy of approximately $0.9 million,

an increase of $4.0 million fromour residential properties at Assembly Row and Pike & Rose due primarily to the lease-upstabilizing throughout 2018, as well as one of residential units and the opening of the second phase ofour retail at Pike & Rose during third quarter 2017, and
an increase of $2.4 million from the acquisition of six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016.
Other Property Income
Other property income increased $1.9 million, or 21.8%, to $10.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $8.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. 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 increase is primarily related to higher lease termination fees.
Mortgage Interest Income
Mortgage interest income decreased $1.0 million, or 30.8%, to $2.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $3.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This decrease is related to a mortgage note receivable that was repaid in 2016.
Property Expenses
Total property expenses increased $9.0 million, or 4.8%, to $198.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $189.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Changes in the components of property expenses are discussed below.
Rental Expenses
Rental expenses increased $1.1 million, or 0.9%, to $119.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $118.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This increase is primarily due to the following:
an increase of $2.4 million from acquisitions, primarily related to our acquisition of six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California, Hastings Ranch Plaza, and Riverpoint Center, and
an increase of $0.4 million from Assembly Row and Pike & Rose,
partially offset by
a decrease of $1.6 million at same-center and redevelopment properties primarily due to lower snow removal costs.redevelopments opening.
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 18.9%19.1% in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 from 19.9% in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018.
Real Estate Taxes
Real estate tax expense increased $7.9decreased $0.8 million, or 11.2%2.7%, to $79.1$27.7 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to $71.2$28.4 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2018. This decrease is primarily due to the following:
a decrease of $1.0 million from comparable properties due primarily to:to the new lease accounting standard requirement, which no longer permits the gross up of real estate tax revenue and expense for real estate taxes that our tenants pay directly to the taxing authority (see Note 2 for additional disclosure) of $1.3 million, partially offset by higher assessments,
partially offset by
an increase of $3.4$0.2 million at same-centerfrom non-comparable properties due primarily to higherincreases in assessments
an increase as a result of $2.3 million from acquisitions, primarily related to Riverpoint Center, six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California, and Hastings Ranch Plaza,
an increase of $1.5 million fromour redevelopment properties, primarily related to our new office building at Santana Row, and
an increase of $0.5 million from Assembly Row and Pike & Rose.activities.
Property Operating Income
Property operating income increased $26.9$8.1 million, or 6.6%5.3%, to $434.8$160.3 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to $407.9$152.2 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. This increase is primarily due to growth in earnings at redevelopmentcomparable properties and same-center properties, 2017 acquisitions, Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, (primarily the lease-up of residential units at Pike & Rose, higher lease termination fees, and the opening of the second phase of retail at Pike & Rose), and the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016. The increases are partially offset by lower mortgage interest income related to a note receivable that was repaid in 2016.2018 property sales.

Other Operating Expenses
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense increased $0.7$1.6 million, or 2.9%20.6%, to $26.0$9.6 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 from $25.3$7.9 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. The increase is primarily due to higher leasing related costs as certain costs can no longer be capitalized as a result of the new lease accounting standard (see Note 2 for additional disclosure) and higher personnel costs.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $14.5$1.5 million, or 10.0%2.6%, to $159.7$59.6 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 from $145.1$58.1 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. This increase is primarily due to redevelopment properties (largely the new office building at Santana Row), 2017 acquisitions,Phase II of Assembly Row and Pike & Rose being placed in service and same-centerour investment in comparable properties, partially offset by the redevelopment of one of our Florida properties and our 2018 property sales.
Gain on Sale of Real Estate, Net
The $3.3 million net gain for the three months ended March 31, 2018 is related to condominium unit sales that closed at our Assembly Row and Pike and Rose properties.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $11.6$1.6 million, or 4.9%1.8%, to $249.1$91.1 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to $237.5$89.5 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. This increase is primarily due to growth in earnings at redevelopmentour comparable properties and same-center properties,the opening of Phase II of Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, our 2017 acquisitions, and the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016, partially offset by lower mortgage interest incomethe 2018 net gain related to a note receivable that was repaid in 2016.the condominium unit sales at our Assembly Row and Pike & Rose properties, and higher leasing and personnel related costs.
Other
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $2.8$1.8 million, or 3.9%7.1%, to $74.0$28.0 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to $71.1$26.2 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. This increase is due primarily to the following:
a decrease of $1.5 million in capitalized interest, primarily attributable to portions of Phase II of Assembly Row and Pike & Rose being placed in service,
an increase of $10.8$0.7 million due to a higher borrowings primarily attributable to the $300 million 3.25% senior notes and the reopening of $100 million on the 4.5% senior notes, both issued in June 2017, the 3.625% senior notes issued in July 2016, and higheroverall weighted average borrowings on our revolving credit facility,borrowing rate,
partially offset by
an increase of $5.9 million in capitalized interest, and
a decrease of $2.1$0.4 million due to a lower overall weighted average borrowing rate.borrowings primarily from our revolving credit facility and the repayment of our Rollingwood mortgage loan in January 2019.
Gross interest costs were $92.5$32.6 million and $83.8$32.3 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. Capitalized interest was $18.6$4.5 million and $12.7$6.1 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively.
Gain on Sale of Real Estate and ChangeLoss from Partnerships
Loss from partnerships increased $0.9 million, or 173.1%, to $1.4 million in Control of Interests, Net
The $69.9 million gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 compared to $0.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018. This increase is due primarily due to the following:
$45.2 million gainour share of losses related to the sale of our 150 Post Street propertyhotel joint ventures at Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, which opened in August 2017,2018 and March 2018, respectively.
$15.4 million gain related to the sale of three ground lease parcels at our Assembly Row property in Somerville, Massachusetts,
$4.9 million gain related to the sale of our North Lake Commons property in September 2017, and
$3.9 million net percentage-of-completion gain, related to condominiums under binding contract at our Assembly Row property.
The $32.5 million gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is primarily due to the following:
$25.7 million gain related to our obtaining control of six properties when we acquired Clarion’s 70% interest in the partnership that owned those properties. The properties were previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting. We consolidated these assets effective January 13, 2016, and consequently recognized a gain on obtaining the controlling interest,
$4.9 million gain related to the reversal of the unused portion of the warranty reserve for condominium units at Santana Row, as the statutorily mandated latent construction defect period ended in third quarter 2016, and
$1.8 million gain related to the sale of a building in Coconut Grove, Florida. Our share of the gain, net of noncontrolling interests, was $0.7 million.


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 largely 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.
At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, we had cash and cash equivalents of $22.9$43.0 million and $41.5$20.0 million outstanding on our $800.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility which matures on April 20, 2020, subject to two six-month extensions at our option. In addition, we have an option (subject to bank approval) to increase the credit facility through an accordion feature to $1.5 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, 2017, we had the capacity to issue up to $327.6 million in common shares under our ATM equity program.
For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, the maximum amount of borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility was $344.0$116.5 million, the weighted average amount of borrowings outstanding was $173.0$63.4 million and the weighted average interest rate, before amortization of debt fees, was 1.9%3.2%. On June 23, 2017,Our only remaining debt maturing in 2019 is our $275.0 million unsecured term loan which matures on November 21, 2019. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we issued $300.0raised $68.4 million, of 3.25% senior unsecured notes that mature on July 15, 2027, and $100.0 million of 4.50% notes that mature on December 1, 2044 for net proceeds (after net issuance premium, underwritingafter fees and other costs)costs, under our ATM equity program, which as of approximately $399.5 million. On September 29, 2017, we issued 6,000,000 Depository Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interestMarch 31, 2019, had the capacity to issue up to $203.4 million in a 5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share ("Series C Preferred Shares") for net proceeds (after underwriting fees and other costs) of approximately $145.0 million. For the remainder of 2017, we have no further debt maturing.common shares. We currently believe that cash flows from operations, cash on hand, our ATM 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.
Our overall capital requirements for the remainder of 20172019 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 iscompared to 2018, as we invest in the result of construction on Phase II at both Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, the construction of our next phase of Santana Row, and our redevelopment pipeline.these projects. 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 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,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Cash provided by operating activities$339,638
 $293,408
Cash used in investing activities(708,280) (438,417)
Cash provided by financing activities368,124
 225,244
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(518) 80,235
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year23,368
 21,046
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$22,850
 $101,281
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Cash provided by operating activities$104,919
 $124,180
Cash used in investing activities(104,037) (46,178)
Cash used in financing activities(27,002) (29,502)
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(26,120) 48,500
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year108,332
 25,200
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$82,212
 $73,700


Net cash provided by operating activities increased $46.2decreased $19.3 million to $339.6$104.9 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 from $293.4$124.2 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. The increasedecrease was primarily attributable to timing of cash receipts, partially offset by higher net income before certain non-cash items, lower escrow balances, and higher prepaid rent.items.
Net cash used in investing activities increased $269.9$57.9 million to $708.3$104.0 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 from $438.4$46.2 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. The increase was primarily attributable to:
a $301.5$45.4 million decrease in proceeds from the sale of condominiums at our Assembly Row and Pike & Rose properties, and

a $25.2 million increase in acquisitionsacquisition of real estate, primarily due to the August 2017 acquisition of six shopping centersFairfax Junction in Los Angeles County, California,February 2019,
partially offset by
an $84.4$11.9 million increasedecrease in capital expenditures as we continue to invest incomplete portions of Phase II of both our Assembly Row and Pike & Rose Assembly Row, Santana Row, and other current redevelopments, and
a $12.2 million decrease in repayments of mortgage notes receivable due to the payoff of an $11.7 million note receivable in September 2016,
partially offset by
$127.5 million in proceeds primarily from the sale of our property at 150 Post Street, three land parcels at Assembly Row, and North Lake Commons in 2017.projects.
Net cash provided byused in financing activities increased $142.9decreased $2.5 million to $368.1$27.0 million used during the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $29.5 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017 from $225.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018. The increasedecrease was primarily attributable to:
$399.5a $58.1 million net proceeds from the June 2017 issuance of $300.0 million of 3.25% senior unsecured notes that mature on July 15, 2027 and $100.0 million of 4.50% notes that mature on December 1, 2044, compared to $241.8 million in net proceeds from the issuance of 3.625% senior notes in July 2016,
$145.5 million in net proceeds from the September 29, 2017 issuance of 6,000 Series C Preferred Shares,
$41.5 million of borrowings on our revolving credit facility in 2017 as compared to $53.5 million of repayments in 2016,
a $13.0 million increase in contributions from noncontrolling interests primarily due to contributions to fund the $50.0 million partial repayment of the Plaza El Segundo mortgage loan, and
a $9.5 million decrease in distributions to and redemptions of noncontrolling interests primarily due to the 2016 acquisition of the 10% noncontrolling interest of a partnership which owns a project in Southern California,
partially offset by
a $248.9 million decrease in net proceeds from the issuance of common shares primarily due to our March 2016 issuance of 1.0 million common shares at $149.43 per share in an underwritten public offering, and 1.0 million common shares under our ATM equity program at a weighted average price of $155.48 during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016, compared to 0.3 million common shares at a weighted average share price of $133.09 in 2017,March 31, 2019,
partially offset by
a $16.0$42.0 million decrease in net borrowings on our revolving credit facility,
a $9.7 million increase in repayment of mortgages and capital leases primarily due to the $50.0$20.3 million pay downpayoff of the Plaza El Segundo mortgage loan on June 5, 2017,Rollingwood Apartments in January 2019 as compared to the $10.5 million payoff of $34.4 million ofthe mortgage loansloan on April 1, 2016, andthe Grove at Shrewsbury (West) in March 2018.
a $13.1 million increase in dividends paid to shareholders due to an increase in the dividend rate and an increased number of shares outstanding.


Debt Financing Arrangements
The following is a summary of our total debt outstanding as of September 30, 2017:March 31, 2019:
Description of Debt
Original
Debt
Issued
 Principal Balance as of September 30, 2017 Stated Interest Rate as of September 30, 2017 Maturity Date
Original
Debt
Issued
 Principal Balance as of March 31, 2019 Stated Interest Rate as of March 31, 2019 Maturity Date
(Dollar amounts in thousands)    (Dollar amounts in thousands)    
Mortgages payable            
Secured fixed rate            
The Grove at Shrewsbury (West)Acquired
 $10,608
 6.38% March 1, 2018
Rollingwood Apartments24,050
 20,939
 5.54% May 1, 2019
The Shops at Sunset PlaceAcquired
 67,124
 5.62% September 1, 2020Acquired
 $63,884
 5.62% September 1, 2020
29th PlaceAcquired
 4,395
 5.91% January 31, 2021Acquired
 4,058
 5.91% January 31, 2021
Sylmar Towne CenterAcquired
 17,448
 5.39% June 6, 2021Acquired
 16,911
 5.39% June 6, 2021
Plaza Del SolAcquired
 8,621
 5.23% December 1, 2021Acquired
 8,365
 5.23% December 1, 2021
The AVENUE at White Marsh52,705
 52,705
 3.35% January 1, 202252,705
 52,705
 3.35% January 1, 2022
Montrose Crossing80,000
 71,478
 4.20% January 10, 202280,000
 68,863
 4.20% January 10, 2022
AzaleaAcquired
 40,000
 3.73% November 1, 2025Acquired
 40,000
 3.73% November 1, 2025
Bell GardensAcquired
 13,245
 4.06% August 1, 2026Acquired
 12,872
 4.06% August 1, 2026
Plaza El Segundo125,000
 125,000
 3.83% June 5, 2027125,000
 125,000
 3.83% June 5, 2027
The Grove at Shrewsbury (East)43,600
 43,600
 3.77% September 1, 202743,600
 43,600
 3.77% September 1, 2027
Brook 3511,500
 11,500
 4.65% July 1, 202911,500
 11,500
 4.65% July 1, 2029
ChelseaAcquired
 6,346
 5.36% January 15, 2031Acquired
 5,856
 5.36% January 15, 2031
Subtotal  493,009
     453,614
   
Net unamortized premium and debt issuance costs  231
     (1,148)   
Total mortgages payable  493,240
   
Total mortgages payable, net  452,466
   
Notes payable            
Unsecured fixed rate      
Term loan (1)275,000
 275,000
 LIBOR + 0.90%
 November 21, 2018
Term loan275,000
 275,000
 LIBOR + 0.90%
 November 21, 2019
Revolving credit facility (1)800,000
 20,000
 LIBOR + 0.825%
 April 20, 2020
Various7,239
 4,908
 11.31%
 Various through 20287,239
 4,386
 11.31%
 Various through 2028
Unsecured variable rate      
Revolving credit facility (2)800,000
 41,500
 LIBOR + 0.825%
 April 20, 2020
Subtotal  321,408
     299,386
   
Net unamortized debt issuance costs  (690)     (280)   
Total notes payable  320,718
   
Total notes payable, net  299,106
   
            
Senior notes and debentures            
Unsecured fixed rate            
5.90% notes150,000
 150,000
 5.90% April 1, 2020
2.55% notes250,000
 250,000
 2.55% January 15, 2021250,000
 250,000
 2.55% January 15, 2021
3.00% notes250,000
 250,000
 3.00% August 1, 2022250,000
 250,000
 3.00% August 1, 2022
2.75% notes275,000
 275,000
 2.75% June 1, 2023275,000
 275,000
 2.75% June 1, 2023
3.95% notes300,000
 300,000
 3.95% January 15, 2024300,000
 300,000
 3.95% January 15, 2024
7.48% debentures50,000
 29,200
 7.48% August 15, 202650,000
 29,200
 7.48% August 15, 2026
3.25% notes300,000
 300,000
 3.25% July 15, 2027475,000
 475,000
 3.25% July 15, 2027
6.82% medium term notes40,000
 40,000
 6.82% August 1, 202740,000
 40,000
 6.82% August 1, 2027
4.50% notes550,000
 550,000
 4.50% December 1, 2044550,000
 550,000
 4.50% December 1, 2044
3.625% notes250,000
 250,000
 3.625% August 1, 2046250,000
 250,000
 3.625% August 1, 2046
Subtotal  2,394,200
     2,419,200
   
Net unamortized discount and debt issuance costs  (16,261)     (14,213)   
Total senior notes and debentures  2,377,939
   
Capital lease obligations      
Various  71,565
 Various
 Various through 2106
Total debt and capital lease obligations  $3,263,462
   
Total senior notes and debentures, net  2,404,987
   
      
Total debt, net  $3,156,559
   
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1)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%.
2)The maximum amount drawn under our revolving credit facility during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 was $344.0$116.5 million, and the weighted average interest rate on borrowings under our revolving credit facility, before amortization of debt fees, was 1.9%3.2%.

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, 2017,March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all financial and other covenants related to our revolving credit facility, term loan and senior notes. Additionally, as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all of the financial and other covenants that could trigger loan default on our mortgage loans. If we were to breach any of these financial and other 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, 2017:March 31, 2019:
 
Unsecured Secured Capital Lease Total Unsecured Secured Total 
(In thousands) (In thousands) 
2017$123
 $1,425
 $13
 $1,561
 
2018275,513
(1)16,251
 37
 291,801
  
2019567
 25,820
 42
 26,429
  $275,545
 $4,101
 $279,646
 
2020192,129
(2)65,539
 46
 257,714
  20,613
(1)65,539
 86,152
  
2021250,700
 30,541
 51
 281,292
  250,682
 30,541
 281,223
  
2022250,758
 117,018
 367,776
  
2023275,787
 730
 276,517
  
Thereafter1,996,576
 353,433
 71,376
 2,421,385
  1,645,201
 235,685
 1,880,886
  
$2,715,608
  $493,009
 $71,565
 $3,280,182
(3)$2,718,586
  $453,614
 $3,172,200
(2)
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1)Our $275.0 million unsecured term loan matures on November 21, 2018, subject to a one-year extension at our option.
2)
Our $800.0 million revolving credit facility matures on April 20, 2020, subject to two six-month extensions at our option. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, there was $41.5$20.0 million outstandingoutstanding under this credit facility.
3)2)The total debt maturities differsdiffer from the total reported on the consolidated balance sheet due to the unamortized net premium/(discount)discount and debt issuance costs on mortgage loans, notes payable, and senior notes as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2019.
Interest Rate Hedging
We may use derivative instruments to manage exposure to variable interest rate risk. We generally enter into interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to variable interest rate risk and treasury locks to manage the risk of interest rates rising prior to the issuance of debt. We enter into derivative instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges and do not enter into derivative instruments for speculative purposes.
The interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. 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 other comprehensive income/loss which is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss on our consolidated balance sheet and our consolidated statement of shareholders' equity. 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 which includes reviewing debt ratings and financial performance. However, management does not anticipate non-performance by the counterparty. If a cash flow hedge is deemed ineffective, 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.
As of September 30, 2017, we areMarch 31, 2019, our Assembly Row hotel joint venture is party to two interest rate swap agreements that effectively fixed the rate on the term loanfix their debt at 2.62%5.206%. Both swaps were designated and qualified asqualify for cash flow hedges and were recorded at fair value.hedge accounting. Hedge ineffectiveness has not impacted earnings as of September 30, 2017, and we do not anticipate it will have a significant effect in the future.

March 31, 2019.
REIT Qualification
We intend to maintain our qualification as a REIT under Section 856(c) of the Code. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to corporate federal income taxes on income we distribute to our shareholders as long as we satisfy certain technical requirements of the Code, including the requirement to distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our shareholders.

Funds From Operations
Funds from operations (“FFO”) is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of real estate companies’ operating performance. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines FFO as follows: net income, computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and excluding extraordinary items, gains and losses on the sale of real estate or changes in control, net of tax, and impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate.estate held by the entity. We compute FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition, and we have historically reported our FFO available for common shareholders in addition to our net income and net cash provided by operating activities. It should be noted that FFO:
does not represent cash flows from operating activities in accordance with GAAP (which, unlike FFO, generally reflects all cash effects of transactions and other events in the determination of net income);
should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of our performance; and
is not necessarily indicative of cash flow as a measure of liquidity or ability to fund cash needs, including the payment of dividends.
We consider FFO available for common shareholders a meaningful, additional measure of operating performance primarily because it excludes the assumption that the value of the real estate assets diminishes predictably over time, as implied by the historical cost convention of GAAP and the recording of depreciation. We use FFO primarily as one of several means of assessing our operating performance in comparison with other REITs. Comparison of our presentation of FFO to similarly titled measures for other REITs may not necessarily be meaningful due to possible differences in the application of the NAREIT definition used by such REITs.
An increase or decrease in FFO available for common shareholders does not necessarily result in an increase or decrease in aggregate distributions because our Board of Trustees is not required to increase distributions on a quarterly basis unless necessary for us to maintain REIT status.basis. However, we must distribute at least 90% of our annual taxable income to remain qualified as a REIT. Therefore, a significant increase in FFO will generally require an increase in distributions to shareholders although not necessarily on a proportionate basis.

The reconciliation of net income to FFO available for common shareholders is as follows:


Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162019 2018
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income$108,882
 $61,198
 $245,085
 $199,159
$61,803
 $62,931
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,105) (2,221) (5,827) (7,286)(1,659) (1,684)
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net(50,775) (4,706) (69,659) (31,133)
Gain on sale of real estate, net
 (3,316)
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets48,796
 42,779
 139,112
 126,806
53,489
 51,351
Amortization of initial direct costs of leases4,780
 4,260
 14,530
 12,729
4,750
 4,600
Funds from operations109,578
 101,310
 323,241
 300,275
118,383
 113,882
Dividends on preferred shares (1)(41) (136) (41) (406)(1,875) (1,875)
Income attributable to operating partnership units788
 750
 2,355
 2,397
729
 775
Income attributable to unvested shares(357) (263) (1,064) (826)(344) (388)
Funds from operations available for common shareholders$109,968
 $101,661
 $324,491
 301,440
$116,893
 $112,394
Weighted average number of common shares, diluted (2)(1)73,089
 72,254
 73,001
 71,642
75,010
 73,838
          
Funds from operations available for common shareholders, per diluted share$1.50
 $1.41
 $4.45
 $4.21
$1.56
 $1.52
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(1)For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, dividends on our Series 1 preferred stock are not deducted in the calculation of FFO available to common shareholders, as the related shares are dilutive and included in "weighted average common shares, diluted."
(2)The weighted average common shares used to compute FFO per diluted common share includes operating partnership units and our Series 1 preferred shares that were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS. Conversion of these operating partnership units and preferred shares is dilutive in the computation of FFO per diluted common share but is anti-dilutive for the computation of diluted EPS for the periods presented.

ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our use of financial instruments, such as debt instruments, subjects us to market risk which may affect our future earnings and cash flows, as well as the fair value of our assets. Market risk generally refers to the risk of loss from changes in interest rates and market prices. We manage our market risk by attempting to match anticipated inflow of cash from our operating, investing and financing activities with anticipated outflow of cash to fund debt payments, dividends to common and preferred shareholders, investments, capital expenditures and other cash requirements.
We may enter into certain types of derivative financial instruments to further reduce interest rate risk. We use interest rate protection and swap agreements, for example, to convert some of our variable rate debt to a fixed-rate basis or to hedge anticipated financing transactions. We use derivatives for hedging purposes rather than speculation and do not enter into financial instruments for trading purposes. As of September 30, 2017, we were party to two interest rate swap agreements that effectively fixed the rate on the term loan at 2.62%.
Interest Rate Risk
The following discusses the effect of hypothetical changes in market rates of interest on interest expense for our variable rate debt and on the fair value of our total outstanding debt, including our fixed-rate debt. Interest rate risk amounts were determined by considering the impact of hypothetical interest rates on our debt. Quoted market prices were used to estimate the fair value of our marketable senior notes and debentures and discounted cash flow analysis 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. This analysis does not purport to take into account all of the factors that may affect our debt, such as the effect that a changing interest rate environment could have on the overall level of economic activity or the action that our management might take to reduce our exposure to the change. This analysis assumes no change in our financial structure.

Fixed Interest Rate Debt
The majority of our outstanding debt obligations (maturing at various times through 2046 or, with respect to capital lease obligations, through 2106)2046) have fixed interest rates which limit the risk of fluctuating interest rates. However, interest rate fluctuations may affect the fair value of our fixed rate debt instruments. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, we had $3.2$2.9 billion of fixed-rate debt outstanding, including our $275.0 million term loan as the rate is effectively fixed by two interest rate swap agreements; we also had $71.6 million of capital lease obligations.outstanding. If market interest rates used to calculate the fair value on our fixed-rate debt instruments at September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 had been 1.0% higher, the fair value of those debt instruments on that date would have decreased by approximately $226.1$207.2 million. If market interest rates used to calculate the fair value on our fixed-rate debt instruments at September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 had been 1.0% lower, the fair value of those debt instruments on that date would have increased by approximately $260.8$237.8 million.
Variable Interest Rate Debt
Generally, we believe that our primary interest rate risk is due to fluctuations in interest rates on our outstanding variable rate debt. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, we had $41.5$295.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding on our revolving credit facility.outstanding. Based upon this amount of variable rate debt and the specific terms, if market interest rates increased 1.0%, our annual interest expense would increase by approximately $0.4$3.0 million with a corresponding decrease in our net income and cash flows for the year. Conversely, if market interest rates decreased 1.0%, our annual interest expense would decrease by approximately$0.4 $3.0 million with a corresponding increase in our net income and cash flows for the year.
ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Periodic Evaluation and Conclusion of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation has been performed, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2019. Based on this evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Trust’s management including its principal executive and principal financial officer as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarterly period covered by this report that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There have been no material developments in any of our legal proceedings since the disclosure contained in our Annual Report to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.2018.
ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 20162018 filed with the SEC on February 13, 2017.2019. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
risks that our tenants will not pay rent, may vacate early or may file for bankruptcy or that we may be unable to renew leases or re-let space at favorable rents as leases expire;
risks that we may not be able to proceed with or obtain necessary approvals for any redevelopment or renovation project, and that completion of anticipated or ongoing property redevelopment or renovation projects that we do pursue may cost more, take more time to complete or fail to perform as expected;
risk that we are investing a significant amount in ground-up development projects that may not perform as planned, may be dependent on third parties to deliver critical aspects of certain projects, requires spending a substantial

amount upfront in infrastructure, and assumes receipt of public funding which has been committed but not entirely funded;
risks normally associated with the real estate industry, including risks that:
occupancy levels at our properties and the amount of rent that we receive from our properties may be lower than expected,
new acquisitions may fail to perform as expected,
competition for acquisitions could result in increased prices for acquisitions,
that costs associated with the periodic maintenance and repair or renovation of space, insurance and other operations may increase,
environmental issues may develop at our properties and result in unanticipated costs, and
because real estate is illiquid, we may not be able to sell properties when appropriate;
risks that our growth will be limited if we cannot obtain additional capital;
risks associated with general economic conditions, including local economic conditions in our geographic markets;
risks of financing, such as our ability to consummate additional financings or obtain replacement financing on terms which are acceptable to us, our ability to meet existing financial covenants and the limitations imposed on our operations by those covenants, and the possibility of increases in interest rates that would result in increased interest expense; and
risks related to our status as a real estate investment trust, commonly referred to as a REIT, for federal income tax purposes, such as the existence of complex tax regulations relating to our status as a REIT, the effect of future changes in REIT requirements as a result of new legislation, and the adverse consequences of the failure to qualify as a REIT.


ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.Under the terms of various partnership agreements of certain of our affiliated limited partnerships, the interest of limited partners in those limited partnerships may be redeemed, subject to certain conditions, for cash or common shares, at our option. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we issued 69,046 common shares in connection with redemptions of downREIT operating partnership units.

From time to time, we could be deemed to have repurchased shares as a result of shares withheld for tax purposes upon a stock compensation related vesting event.

ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.

ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.


ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION
None.


ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
A list of exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is set forth on the Exhibit Index immediately preceding such exhibits and is incorporated herein by reference.


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

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
November 1, 2017/s/    Donald C. Wood        
Donald C. Wood,
President, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee
(Principal Financial and Executive Officer)

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
November 1, 2017/s/    Daniel Guglielmone    
Daniel Guglielmone,
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)



EXHIBIT INDEX
   
Exhibit No. Description
   
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Federal Realty Investment Trust dated February 12, 2003, as amended October 29, 2003, May 5, 2004, February 17, 2006, May 6, 2009, November 2, 2016, and February 5, 2019
  Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith)
  
  Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer (filed herewith)
  
  Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith)
  
  Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer (filed herewith)
  
  The following materials from Federal Realty Investment Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (1) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (3) the Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity, (4) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (5) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements that have been detail tagged.

SIGNATURES
35Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto authorized.

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
May 2, 2019/s/    Donald C. Wood        
Donald C. Wood,
President, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee
(Principal Financial and Executive Officer)

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
May 2, 2019/s/    Daniel Guglielmone    
Daniel Guglielmone,
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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