UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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, 2020
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, Maryland20852
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
(301) 998-81001626 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, Maryland20852
(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 InterestFRTNew York Stock Exchange
$.01 par value per share, with associated Common Share Purchase Rights
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1000 of a shareFRT-CNew York Stock Exchange
of 5.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrantregistrant (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 Registrantregistrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    ýYes¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrantregistrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    ýYes¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrantregistrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” andfiler,” “smaller reporting company”company," and "emerging growth 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 Registrantregistrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     ¨  Yes    ý  No
The number of Registrant’sregistrant’s common shares outstanding on October 27, 2017May 1, 2020 was 72,546,870.75,633,042.

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017MARCH 31, 2020


TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
 Item 1.Financial Statements
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 20162019
  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 20162019
  Consolidated StatementStatements of Shareholders' Equity (unaudited) for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2019
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 20162019
  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,
 2020 2019
 (In thousands, except share and per share data)
 (Unaudited)  
ASSETS   
Real estate, at cost   
Operating (including $1,751,718 and $1,676,866 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$7,774,485
 $7,535,983
Construction-in-progress (including $84,034 and $102,583 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)671,486
 760,420
Assets held for sale5,796
 1,729
 8,451,767
 8,298,132
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (including $306,861 and $296,165 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)(2,258,994) (2,215,413)
Net real estate6,192,773
 6,082,719
Cash and cash equivalents994,688
 127,432
Accounts and notes receivable, net153,243
 152,572
Mortgage notes receivable, net30,332
 30,429
Investment in partnerships25,960
 28,604
Operating lease right of use assets94,147
 93,774
Finance lease right of use assets52,079
 52,402
Prepaid expenses and other assets216,692
 227,060
TOTAL ASSETS$7,759,914
 $6,794,992
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Liabilities   
Mortgages payable, net (including $476,944 and $469,184 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$552,813
 $545,679
Notes payable, net993,752
 3,781
Senior notes and debentures, net2,807,848
 2,807,134
Accounts payable and accrued expenses245,968
 255,503
Dividends payable81,899
 81,676
Security deposits payable21,941
 21,701
Operating lease liabilities74,082
 73,628
Finance lease liabilities72,059
 72,062
Other liabilities and deferred credits150,410
 157,938
Total liabilities5,000,772
 4,019,102
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests159,534
 139,758
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, 75,622,504 and 75,540,804 shares issued and outstanding, respectively760
 759
Additional paid-in capital3,166,899
 3,166,522
Accumulated dividends in excess of net income(818,284) (791,124)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7,265) (813)
Total shareholders’ equity of the Trust2,502,107
 2,535,341
Noncontrolling interests97,501
 100,791
Total shareholders’ equity2,599,608
 2,636,132
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$7,759,914
 $6,794,992
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,
 2020 2019
 (In thousands, except per share data)
REVENUE   
Rental income$230,798
 $231,492
Mortgage interest income759
 735
Total revenue231,557
 232,227
EXPENSES   
Rental expenses44,312
 44,260
Real estate taxes29,064
 27,687
General and administrative10,251
 9,565
Depreciation and amortization62,188
 59,622
Total operating expenses145,815
 141,134
    
OPERATING INCOME85,742
 91,093
    
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)   
Other interest income308
 177
Interest expense(28,445) (28,033)
Loss from partnerships(1,164) (1,434)
NET INCOME56,441
 61,803
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,678) (1,659)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST54,763
 60,144
Dividends on preferred shares(2,010) (2,010)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE FOR COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$52,753
 $58,134
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC:   
       Net income available for common shareholders0.70
 0.78
Weighted average number of common shares75,360
 74,200
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTED:
 
       Net income available for common shareholders$0.70
 $0.78
Weighted average number of common shares75,360
 74,200
    
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$49,989
 $61,594
    
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST$48,311
 $59,935


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, 2020
(Unaudited)
 Shareholders’ Equity of the Trust    
 Preferred Shares Common Shares 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Dividends in
Excess of Net
Income
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Noncontrolling Interests Total Shareholders' Equity
 Shares Amount Shares Amount     
 (In thousands, except share data)
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 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
 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, 2019405,896
 $159,997
 75,540,804
 $759
 $3,166,522
 $(791,124) $(813) $100,791
 $2,636,132
January 1, 2020 adoption of new accounting standard - See Note 2
 
 
 
 
 (510) 
 
 (510)
Net income, excluding $1,015 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 54,763
 
 663
 55,426
Other comprehensive loss - change in fair value of interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 (6,452) 
 (6,452)
Dividends declared to common shareholders ($1.05 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (79,403) 
 
 (79,403)
Dividends declared to preferred shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (2,010) 
 
 (2,010)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (783) (783)
Common shares issued, net
 
 13
 
 2
 
 
 
 2
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
 
 3,834
 
 446
 
 
 
 446
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
 
 110,066
 1
 3,941
 
 
 
 3,942
Shares withheld for employee taxes
 
 (32,213) 
 (3,982) 
 
 
 (3,982)
Redemption of OP units
 
 
 
 (30) 
 
 (3,290) (3,320)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 120
 120
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2020405,896
 $159,997
 75,622,504
 $760
 $3,166,899
 $(818,284) $(7,265) $97,501
 $2,599,608

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

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 20162020 2019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES  
Net income$245,085
 $199,159
$56,441
 $61,803
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization159,656
 145,137
62,188
 59,622
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net(69,949) (32,458)
Loss (income) from real estate partnerships296
 (41)
Loss from partnerships1,164
 1,434
Other, net(4,821) 556
(110) 2,230
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)
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable, net3,012
 (1,245)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets8,618
 1,168
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses(3,619) (6,815)
Decrease in security deposits and other liabilities(8,945) (13,278)
Net cash provided by operating activities339,638
 293,408
118,749
 104,919
INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Acquisition of real estate(436,652) (135,151)(7,109) (25,176)
Capital expenditures - development and redevelopment(335,666) (263,606)(106,572) (63,380)
Capital expenditures - other(52,875) (40,326)(15,792) (14,061)
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
Costs associated with property sold under threat of condemnation(17,412) 
Proceeds from sale of real estate
 6,106
Investment in partnerships(136) (300)
Distribution from partnerships in excess of earnings849
 983
Leasing costs(11,295) (11,471)(5,001) (8,259)
(Issuance) repayment of mortgage and other notes receivable, net(500) 11,721
(659) 50
Net cash used in investing activities(708,280) (438,417)(151,832) (104,037)
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, including costs990,000
 20,000
Repayment of mortgages, finance leases and notes payable(1,524) (21,718)
Issuance of common shares, net of costs51,189
 300,040
19
 59,427
Issuance of preferred shares, net of costs145,456
 
Dividends paid to common and preferred shareholders(210,845) (197,750)(80,898) (77,296)
Shares withheld for employee taxes(4,216) (4,436)(3,982) (4,414)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests13,312
 302

 106
Distributions to and redemptions of noncontrolling interests(12,882) (22,350)(4,720) (3,107)
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 provided by (used in) financing activities898,895
 (27,002)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash865,812
 (26,120)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year153,614
 108,332
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$1,019,426
 $82,212


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



Federal Realty Investment Trust
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2017March 31, 2020
(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, 2020, we owned or had a majority interest in community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties which are operated as 104 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.

Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) as a pandemic. While we currently expect the impact to our properties is temporary in nature, the extent of the future effects of COVID-19 on our business, results of operations, cash flows, and growth prospects is highly uncertain and will ultimately depend on future developments, none of which can be predicted with any certainty.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016,2019, 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’sour 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, 2020 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 2016 amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
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 Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements
StandardDescriptionEffect on the financial statements or significant matters
Adopted on January 1, 2020:
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) and related updates:

ASU 2016-13, June
  2016, Financial
  Instruments - Credit
  Losses (Topic 326)

ASU 2018-19,
  November 2018,
Codification
improvements to
  Topic 326,
  Financial
  Instruments - Credit
  Losses
This ASU changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments, requiring the use of an "expected credit loss" model and adding more disclosure requirements.

ASU 2018-19 clarifies that impairment of of receivables arising from operating leases should be accounted for in accordance with Topic 842, Leases.
Upon adoption of this standard, we recorded expected losses of $0.5 million in opening accumulated dividends in excess of net income. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recorded additional expected losses of $0.4 million, which are included in rental expenses.
ASU 2018-15, August 2018, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other Internal Use Software: Customers Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract
This ASU requires a customer in a cloud computing arrangement (i.e. hosting arrangement) that is a service contract to follow the internal-use software guidance in ASC 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as assets. Capitalized implementation costs related to a hosting arrangement that is a service contract will be amortized over the term of the hosting arrangement. Entities will expense costs during the preliminary project and post-implementation stages as they are incurred.

The guidance can be applied prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption or retrospectively in accordance with ASC 250-10-45-5 through ASC 250-10-45-10.
The adoption of this standard does not have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements.
Issued in 2020:
ASU 2020-04, March 2020, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)
This ASU provides companies with optional practical expedients to ease the accounting burden for contract modifications associated with transitioning away from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates that are expected to be discontinued as part of reference rate reform.  For hedges, the guidance generally allows changes to the reference rate and other critical terms without having to de-designate the hedging relationship, as well as allows the shortcut method to continue to be applied. For contract modifications, changes in the reference rate or other critical terms will be treated as a continuation of the prior contract. This guidance can be applied immediately, however, is generally only available through December 31, 2022.We are still evaluating the impact of reference rate reform and whether we will apply any of these practical expedients.


In May 2014,April 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contractsinterpretive guidance relating to the accounting for lease concessions provided as a result of COVID-19. In this guidance, entities can elect not to apply lease modification accounting with Customers." ASU 2014-09respect to such lease concessions and instead, treat the concession 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 replacesif it withwas 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 assessmentpart of the impact of these
standardsexisting contract. This guidance is only applicable to our consolidated financial statements, we believeCOVID-19 related lease concessions that do not result in a substantial increase in the majority of our revenue falls outsiderights of the scope of this
guidance. However,lessor or 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 allobligations 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 welessee. We are currently assessing

evaluating 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 entityand whether we 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 amake this policy election option with respect to accounting for forfeitures eitherlease concessions such as they occur or estimating forfeitures (as is currently required), as well as increasingrent deferrals for 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, and as a result, 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.
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.

quarter ended June 30, 2020.
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,
 2020 2019
 (In thousands)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:   
Total interest costs incurred$34,159
 $32,580
Interest capitalized(5,714) (4,547)
Interest expense$28,445
 $28,033
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized$29,405
 $32,485
Cash paid for income taxes$4
 $7
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:   
DownREIT operating partnership units issued with acquisition$18,920
 $
Mortgage loans assumed with acquisition$8,903
 $
DownREIT operating partnership units redeemed for common shares$
 $7,551
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan$429
 $455

 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,
 2020 2019
 (In thousands)
RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH:   
Cash and cash equivalents$994,688
 $127,432
Restricted cash (1)24,738
 26,182
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$1,019,426
 $153,614
(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,January 10, 2020, we acquired a leasehold interest in Hastings Ranch Plaza, a 274,00049,000 square foot shopping center in Pasadena, CaliforniaFairfax, Virginia for $29.5$22.3 million. The landThis property is subjectadjacent to, and will be operated as part of our Fairfax Junction property. This purchase price was paid with a long-term ground lease that expires on April 30, 2054.combination of cash and the issuance of 163,322 downREIT operating partnership units. 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, we acquired the fee interest in Riverpoint Center, a 211,000 square foot shopping center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois for $107.0 million. Approximately $1.0$0.5 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 parcelsOn February 12, 2020, we acquired two buildings totaling 12,000 square feet in Hoboken, New Jersey for $14.3 million, including the assumption 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$8.9 million of mortgage debt. This acquisition is in addition 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, we37 buildings previously 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 acquisitionand was completed through a newlythe joint venture that was formed entityin 2019, for which we own a 90% controlling interest. Approximately $0.8Less than $0.1 million and $0.3approximately $3.3 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, 2017 we refinanced the $175.0 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 centerstwo buildings we acquired in Los Angeles County, CaliforniaHoboken, New Jersey on August 2, 2017 (as further discussed in Note 3),February 12, 2020, we assumed two mortgage loans with a net face amount of $79.4$8.9 million and a fair value of $80.1$9.0 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, at par, on The Grove at Shrewsbury (East) at a face amount of $43.6 million. The new mortgage loan bearsbear interest at 3.77%4.00% and maturesmature on September 1,July 27, 2027.
DuringIn March 2020, in order to strengthen our financial position and balance sheet, to maximize our liquidity, and to provide maximum financial flexibility to continue our business initiatives as the effects of COVID-19 continue to evolve, we borrowed $990.0 million under our revolving credit facility, representing a draw-down of almost the entirety of our $1.0 billion revolving credit facility, which has a maturity date of January 19, 2024. Consequently, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, the maximum amount of borrowings outstanding under our $800.0 million revolving credit facility was $281.5$990.0 million, and $344.0 million, respectively, and the weighted average

interest rate, before amortization of debt fees, was 2.1% and 1.9%, respectively.1.7% . During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, the weighted average borrowings outstanding were $172.7 million and $173.0 million, respectively. At September 30, 2017, there was $41.5 million outstanding balance.$143.7 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, 2020, 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, 2020 December 31, 2019
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value
(In thousands)
Mortgages and notes payable$1,546,565
 $1,543,402
 $549,460
 $562,049
Senior notes and debentures$2,807,848
 $2,968,904
 $2,807,134
 $3,001,216

 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

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, we have two2 interest rate swap agreements with a notional amountamounts of $275.0$56.5 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 our cash flow hedges both at inception and on an ongoing basis. The effective portion of changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is subsequently 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$56.5 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.
mortgage payables at 3.67% through December 15, 2029. 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, 2017March 31, 2020 was a liability of $0.7$5.6 million and is included in "accounts payable"other liabilities and accrued expenses"deferred credits" on our consolidated balance sheet. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, the change in valuation onvalue of our interest rate swaps resulted in a $0.4decreased $5.7 million and $1.8(including less than $0.1 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."

A summary of our financial liabilities(liabilities) assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy is as follows:
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
 (In thousands)
Interest rate swaps$
 $(5,555) $
 $(5,555) $
 $130
 $
 $130

 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
One of our equity method investees has 2 interest rate swaps which qualify for cash flow hedge accounting. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, our share of the change in fair value of the related swaps included in "accumulated other comprehensive loss" was $0.8 million.


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 787,962744,617 downREIT operating partnership units are outstanding which have a total fair value of $97.9approximately $55.6 million, based onwhich is calculated by multiplying the outstanding number of downREIT partnership units by our closing stock price on September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020.
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,
 2020 2019
 Declared Paid Declared Paid
Common shares$1.050
 $1.050
 $1.020
 $1.020
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
 $0.313

(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, we issued 226,739 common shares at a weighted average price per share of $131.00 for net cash proceeds of $29.3 million and paid $0.3 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 and $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, we had the capacity to issue up to $327.6$128.3 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,
 2020 2019
 (In thousands)
Grants of common shares and options$3,942
 $3,861
Capitalized share-based compensation(332) (226)
Share-based compensation expense$3,610
 $3,635

 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 9—OPERATING & FINANCE LEASES
The following table provides additional information on our operating and finance leases where we are the lessee:
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2020 2019
 (In thousands)
LEASE COST:   
Finance lease cost:   
     Amortization of right-of-use assets$321
 $321
     Interest on lease liabilities1,456
 1,456
Operating lease cost1,559
 1,504
Variable lease cost87
 91
Total lease cost$3,423
 $3,372
    
OTHER INFORMATION:   
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities   
     Operating cash flows for finance leases$1,433
 $1,460
     Operating cash flows for operating leases$1,550
 $1,511
     Financing cash flows for finance leases$11
 $10
    
 March 31,
 2020 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term - finance leases18.0 years
 18.9 years
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases53.2 years
 53.7 years
Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases8.0% 8.0%
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases4.4% 4.5%


NOTE 10—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, 2020 and 2016,2019, we had 0.2 million weighted average unvested shares outstanding, 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 the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020 and no anti-

dilutive stock options for the thee and nine months ended September 30, 2016.2019. The conversions of downREIT operating partnership units and 5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares are anti-dilutive for all periods presented and accordingly, have been excluded from the weighted average common shares used to compute diluted EPS.
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (In thousands, except per share data)
NUMERATOR       
Income from continuing operations$58,107
 $56,253
 $175,136
 $166,701
Less: Preferred share dividends(177) (136) (448) (406)
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,105) (1,982) (5,537) (5,961)
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested shares(317) (170) (785) (534)
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
DENOMINATOR       
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic72,091
 71,319
 71,983
 70,626
Stock options115
 170
 127
 178
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted72,206
 71,489
 72,110
 70,804
        
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC:       
Net income available for common shareholders$1.47
 $0.82
 $3.31
 $2.70
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTED:       
Net income available for common shareholders$1.47
 $0.82
 $3.30
 $2.70
Income from continuing operations attributable to the Trust$56,002
 $54,271
 $169,599
 $160,740


 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2020 2019
 (In thousands, except per share data)
NUMERATOR   
Net income$56,441
 $61,803
Less: Preferred share dividends(2,010) (2,010)
Less: Income from operations attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,678) (1,659)
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested shares(247) (220)
Net income available for common shareholders, basic and diluted$52,506
 $57,914
DENOMINATOR   
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted75,360
 74,200
    
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED:   
Net income available for common shareholders$0.70
 $0.78



NOTE 11—SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On April 21, 2020, we sold a building in Pasadena, California for $16.1 million, which is included in "assets held for sale" on our consolidated balance sheet.
On May 6, 2020, we entered into a $400.0 million unsecured term loan that matures on May 6, 2021, with one twelve month extension at our option. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 135 basis points based on our current credit rating. The net proceeds were used to reduce amounts outstanding on our $1.0 billion revolving credit facility.

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, 20162019 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 13, 201710, 2020.
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, 20162019 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, 2020, we owned or had a majority interest in community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties which are operated as 104 predominantly retail real estate projects comprising approximately 24.1 million square feet. In total, the real estate projects were 94.9%93.6% leased and 93.8%91.5% occupied at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020.
2017 Significant
Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) as a pandemic. Our Board of Trustees, as part of its risk oversight function, is regularly coordinating with management to assess the effects of the pandemic on our business and to determine appropriate courses of action to maintain the health and safety of our personnel, to strengthen our financial position and to adapt our business as appropriate. In response to the pandemic, we have taken a number of specific actions so far:
On March 16, 2020, we transitioned our work force to work remotely, canceled all non-essential business travel and have canceled company events, or are holding them remotely.
In March 2020, to strengthen our financial position and maximize our liquidity, we borrowed $990.0 million under our revolving credit facility representing a draw-down of almost the entirety of our $1.0 billion revolving credit facility. As of March 31, 2020, the outstanding balance under our revolving credit facility was $990.0 million, and our outstanding cash and cash equivalent balance was $994.7 million.
We have paused construction activity at many of our construction projects including, without limitation, ongoing construction at Assembly Row, Santana Row, and other redevelopments and smaller projects. Construction activities continue at Pike & Rose and other redevelopments and smaller projects although at a slower pace as we observe COVID-19 safety protocols at all sites.
The extent of the effects of COVID-19 on our business, results of operations, cash flows, and growth prospects is highly uncertain and will ultimately depend on future developments, none of which can be predicted with any certainty. See Item 1A. Risk Factors. However, we believe the actions we are taking will help minimize interruptions to our operations and will put us in the best position to participate in the recovery when the time comes. Management and our Board of Trustees will continue to actively monitor the effects of the pandemic, including governmental directives in the jurisdictions in which we operate and the recommendations of public health authorities, and will, as needed, take further measures to adapt our business in the best interests of our shareholders and personnel.

Business Continuity
We were able to transition all but a limited number of essential employees to remote work and do not anticipate any adverse impact on our ability to continue to operate our business. Transitioning to a largely remote workforce has not had any material adverse impact on our financial reporting systems, our internal controls or disclosure controls and procedures. Currently, we have a limited number of employees coming into offices as needed and have property employees visiting properties only as necessary to ensure that the properties with essential businesses that are open and operating are able to conduct business and serve their communities. At this time, we have not laid off, furloughed, or terminated any employee in response to COVID-19, nor have we modified the compensation of any employee. The Compensation Committee of our Board of Trustees may reevaluate the performance goals and other aspects of the compensation arrangements of our executive officers later in 2020 as more information about the effects of COVID-19 become known.
2020 Property Acquisitions & Dispositionsand Disposition
On February 1, 2017,January 10, 2020, we acquired a leasehold interest in Hastings Ranch Plaza, a 274,00049,000 square foot shopping center in Pasadena, CaliforniaFairfax, Virginia for $29.5$22.3 million. The landThis property is subjectadjacent to, and will be operated as part of our Fairfax Junction property. This purchase price was paid with a long-term ground lease that expires on April 30, 2054.combination of cash and the issuance of 163,322 downREIT operating partnership units. 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, we acquired the fee interest in Riverpoint Center, a 211,000 square foot shopping center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois for $107.0 million. Approximately $1.0$0.5 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,February 12, 2020, we acquired two buildings totaling 12,000 square feet in Hoboken, New Jersey for $14.3 million, including the sale transactions at our Assembly Row propertyassumption of $8.9 million of mortgage debt. This acquisition is in Somerville, Massachusetts relatedaddition to the purchase options on our Partners HealthCare37 buildings previously acquired, 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 newlythe joint venture that was formed entityin 2019, for which we own a 90% controlling interest. Approximately $0.8Less than $0.1 million and $0.3approximately $3.3 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,April 21, 2020, we acquired an approximately 90% interestsold a building in a joint venture that owns six shopping centers in Los Angeles County,Pasadena, California based on a gross value of $357for $16.1 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 andwhich is 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"assets held for $19.8 million. The property has $41 million of mortgage debt, of which the joint venture's share is approximately $10 million. Additional informationsale" on the properties is listed below:our consolidated balance sheet.

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.
2017 Significant2020 Debt and Equity Transactions
On June 5, 2017 we refinanced the $175.0 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 centerstwo buildings we acquired in Los Angeles County, CaliforniaHoboken, New Jersey on August 2, 2017 (as further discussed above),February 12, 2020, we assumed two mortgage loans with a net face amount of $79.4$8.9 million and a fair value of $80.1$9.0 million. The mortgage loans are secured bybears interest at 4.00% and mature on July 27, 2027.
In March 2020, in order to strengthen our financial position and balance sheet, to maximize our liquidity, and to provide maximum financial flexibility to continue our business initiatives as the individual properties witheffects of COVID-19 continue to evolve, we borrowed

$990.0 million under our revolving credit facility, representing a draw-down of almost 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
entirety of our $1.0 billion revolving credit facility.
On August 31, 2017,May 6, 2020, we refinanced the $41.8entered into a $400.0 million mortgageunsecured term loan that matures on May 6, 2021, with one twelve month extension at par, onour option. The Grove at Shrewsbury (East) at a face amount of $43.6 million. The new mortgage loan bears interest at 3.77% and maturesLIBOR plus 135 basis points, based on September 1, 2027.our current credit rating. The net proceeds were used to reduce amounts outstanding on our $1.0 billion revolving credit facility.
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, we issued 226,739 common shares at a weighted average price per share of $131.00 for net cash proceeds of $29.3 million and paid $0.3 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 and $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, we had the capacity to issue up to $327.6$128.3 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$114 million and $6$3 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, and $289$58 million and $7$2 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. We capitalized external and internal costs related to other property improvements of $47$13 million and $2$1 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, and $39$6 million and $2$1 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. We capitalized external and internal costs related to leasing activities of $6$3 million and $5$1 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, and $7$8 million and $4less than $1 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. The amount of capitalized internal costs for salaries and related benefits for development and redevelopment activities, other property improvements, and leasing activities were $6$3 million, $2$1 million, and $5 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and $6 million, $2 million, and $4$1 million, respectively, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2020 and $2 million, $1 million, and less than $1 million, respectively for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Total capitalized costs were $386$134 million and $348$76 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016,2019, respectively.
Recently Issued and Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.
Outlook
We seekOur long-term growth strategy is focused on 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-center growth
While the COVID-19 pandemic is primarily driven by increasesimpacting us in rental ratesthe short-term, our long-term focus has not changed. See our 10-K filed 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 demographicsFebruary 13, 2020, for discussion of our properties provideour long-term strategies.

The actions taken by federal, state and local governments to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by ordering closure of non-essential businesses and ordering residents to generally stay at home have resulted in many of our tenants temporarily or even permanently closing their businesses, and/or expressing concerns about their ability to pay rent. These economic hardships have adversely impacted our business, and we expect them to have a strategic advantage allowing usnegative effect on our financial results. We expect such negative effects to maintain relatively high occupancy and increase rental rates. Webe considerably higher during the quarter ending June 30, 2020 than they were during the quarter ended March 31, 2020. As of April 30, 2020, approximately 11.3 million square feet of our tenants were closed as a result of governmental orders. With very few exceptions, our leases require tenants to continue to see strong levelspay rent even while closed as a result of interest from prospective tenantsthe pandemic. Most rents for our retail spaces; however,March 2020 were paid prior to the time it takesthe closures were announced; however, many tenants did not pay rents and other charges due in April. We are currently working with many of our smaller tenants 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 periodsdefer payment of timerent for some government agenciesor all of April, May, and June to process permitslater in 2020, and inspections further delayingin many cases into 2021. We are expecting that our rent commencement on newly leased spaces. Additionally, we have seen an overall decrease in the number of tenants availablecollections will continue to fill anchor spaces,be significantly below our tenants’ contractual rent obligations for so long as governmental orders require non-essential businesses to remain closed and have seen in 2017, an uptick in the number of retail tenants closing early and/or filing for bankruptcy. We believe the locations of our centers and diverse tenant base partially mitigates any potential negative changes in the economic environment. However, any significant reduction in our tenants' abilitiesresidents to pay base rent, percentage rent or other chargesstay at home, which will adversely affectimpact our financial condition and results of operations. WeThe extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. Depending upon the duration of tenant closures and the overall economic downturn resulting from COVID-19, we may find that even deferred rents are difficult to collect, and we may experience higher vacancies. While the duration and severity of the economic impact resulting from COVID-19 is unknown, we seek to maintainposition the Trust to participate in any resulting economic recovery.

While construction has slowed or stopped due to governmental mandates as a mixresult of strong national, regional,COVID-19, we continue to have several development projects in process, or being delivered as follows:
In the 1st quarter of 2020, we delivered the fully leased eight story, 301,000 square foot office building at Santana Row.
The first phase of construction on the 12 acres of land that we control across from Santana Row includes an eight story 376,000 square foot office building, with over 1,700 parking spaces. The building is expected to cost between $250 million and local retailers. $270 million with openings beginning in 2022.
Phase III of Assembly Row includes 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 open beginning in 2021.
At September 30, 2017, no single tenant accounted for more than 2.9%Pike & Rose, we are continuing construction on a 212,000 square foot office building (which includes 4,000 square feet of annualized base rent.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 open beginning in 2020.
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. WeThroughout the portfolio, we currently have redevelopment projects underway with a projected total cost of approximately $242$315 million that we expect to stabilize inover the next several years.


We continueThe above includes our ongoing redevelopment efforts at Santana Rowbest estimates based on information currently known, however, the completion of construction, final costs, and are proceeding with an eight story 284,000 square foot office building which will include 29,000 square feetthe timing of retail space and 1,300 parking spaces. The building is expected to cost between $205 million and $215 million and to deliver in 2019. 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 adjacent to Santana Row.
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 include 161,000 square feet of retail space, a 158 room boutique hotel and 447 residential units is underway. The hotelopenings will be owneddependent upon the duration of governmental restrictions and operated by a joint venture in which we are a partner. Approximately 36,000 square feet of retail space in Phase II has opened in 2017,the duration 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 include 122 for-sale condominium units with an expected total cost of $74 million to $79 million. Additionally, as partseverity of the second phase, we entered into a ground lease agreement with Partners HealthCare to bring 741,500 square feeteconomic impacts of office space to Assembly Row. The ground lease agreement included a purchase option, which was exercised and the related sale closed on April 4, 2017.
Construction of Phase II of Pike & Rose is also underway. Phase II will include approximately 216,000 square feet of retail space, a 177 room boutique hotel and 272 residential units. Approximately 102,000 square feet of retail space in Phase II has opened in 2017, and in August, the first tenants moved into the new residential building. Total expected costs range from $200 million to $207 million and delivery is expected through 2017 and 2018. The hotel will be owned and operated by a joint venture in which we are a partner. Phase II will also include 99 for-sale condominium units with an expected cost of $53 million to $58 million.
Including costs incurred in the first nine months of 2017, we expect to invest between $270 million and $300 million at Assembly Row and Pike & Rose in 2017.COVID-19.
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, 2020, the leasable square feet in our properties was 94.9%93.6% leased and 93.8%91.5% 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 2017,2020, we signed leases for a total of 424,000491,000 square feet of retail space including 400,000466,000 square feet of comparable space leases (leases for which there was a prior tenant) at an average rental increase of 14%5% on a cash basis and 27% on a straight-line basis. New leases for comparable spaces were signed for 165,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 23% on a cash basis and 36% on a straight-line basis. Renewals for comparable spaces were signed for 234,000151,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 8% on a cash basis and 20%basis. Renewals for comparable spaces were signed for 315,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 3% on a straight-linecash basis. Tenant improvements and incentives for comparable spaces were $51.81$31.37 per square foot, of which, $88.61 per square foot was for new leases and $7.89$3.93 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, 2020.
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. Costs related to redevelopments requires judgment by management in determining what reflects base building costs and thus, is not included in the "tenant improvements and incentives" amount.
The leases signed in 20172020 generally become effective over the following two years though some may not become effective until 20202023 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 1.21.3 to 1.51.9 million square feet of retail space each year, andhowever, we expect that volume and potentially rental rate increases for 2017 will2020 to 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 thatnegatively impacted by the rents on new leases will continue to increase at the above disclosed levels, if at all.COVID-19 pandemic.
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, 2020, all or a portion of 83 and 7897 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, one propertyMarch 31, 2020, two properties and one portiontwo portions of a propertyproperties were moved from redevelopmentnon-comparable properties to same-centercomparable properties, one property was moved from comparable properties to non-comparable properties, and twoone property was moved from acquisitions to non-comparable 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, 2016.2019. 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, 2020 AND 2016
2019
    Change    Change
2017 2016 Dollars %2020 2019 Dollars %
(Dollar amounts in thousands)(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Rental income$212,048
 $197,469
 $14,579
 7.4 %$230,798
 $231,492
 $(694) (0.3)%
Other property income5,171
 2,759
 2,412
 87.4 %
Mortgage interest income734
 929
 (195) (21.0)%759
 735
 24
 3.3 %
Total property revenue217,953
 201,157
 16,796
 8.3 %231,557
 232,227
 (670) (0.3)%
Rental expenses41,250
 38,588
 2,662
 6.9 %44,312
 44,260
 52
 0.1 %
Real estate taxes27,492
 24,973
 2,519
 10.1 %29,064
 27,687
 1,377
 5.0 %
Total property expenses68,742
 63,561
 5,181
 8.2 %73,376
 71,947
 1,429
 2.0 %
Property operating income (1)149,211
 137,596
 11,615
 8.4 %158,181
 160,280
 (2,099) (1.3)%
General and administrative expense(9,103) (8,232) (871) 10.6 %(10,251) (9,565) (686) 7.2 %
Depreciation and amortization(55,611) (48,903) (6,708) 13.7 %(62,188) (59,622) (2,566) 4.3 %
Operating Income84,497
 80,461
 4,036
 5.0 %
Operating income85,742
 91,093
 (5,351) (5.9)%
Other interest income79
 105
 (26) (24.8)%308
 177
 131
 74.0 %
Interest expense(26,287) (24,313) (1,974) 8.1 %(28,445) (28,033) (412) 1.5 %
Loss from real estate partnerships(182) 
 (182) (100.0)%
Loss from partnerships(1,164) (1,434) 270
 (18.8)%
Total other, net(26,390) (24,208) (2,182) 9.0 %(29,301) (29,290) (11)  %
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 %56,441
 61,803
 (5,362) (8.7)%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,105) (2,221) 116
 (5.2)%(1,678) (1,659) (19) 1.1 %
Net income attributable to the Trust$106,777
 $58,977
 $47,800
 81.0 %$54,763
 $60,144
 $(5,381) (8.9)%
(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 $16.8decreased $0.7 million, or 8.3%0.3%, to $218.0$231.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 compared to $201.2$232.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. The percentage occupied at our shopping centers was 93.8%91.5% at September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 compared to 93.1%93.0% at September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. 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 $14.6decreased $0.7 million, or 7.4%0.3%, to $212.0$230.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 compared to $197.5$231.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2019 due primarily to the following:
an increasea decrease of $7.4$4.6 million from acquisitions,comparable properties due primarily related to higher to collectibility adjustments of $2.7 million which is primarily the six shopping centers acquired in Los Angeles County, California, Riverpoint Center,result of COVID-19 impacts, lower lease termination fees of $2.7 million, lower recoveries of $2.0 million primarily the result of lower snow removal expense, and Hastings Ranch Plaza,lower average occupancy of approximately $1.9 million, partially offset by higher rental rates of approximately $4.6 million and,
a decrease of $3.6 million from our 2019 property sales,
partially offset by,
an increase of $3.7$5.0 million at redevelopmentfrom acquisitions of Hoboken during the second half of 2019 and early 2020, Georgetowne Shopping Center in November 2019, and Fairfax Junction in February 2019 and January 2020 and,
an increase of $2.4 million from non-comparable properties due primarily to the openingopenings of our new office building at Santana Row in late 2016,early 2020 and Phase II at Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, and the lease-upopening of twoone of our retail redevelopments, partially offset by lowerredevelopment related occupancy decreases at two of our retail properties in Florida in the beginning stages of redevelopment,
an increase of $2.8 million at same-center properties due primarily to higher rental rates of approximately $2.3 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 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 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 $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.properties.
Property Expenses
Total property expenses increased $5.2$1.4 million, or 8.2%2.0%, to $68.7$73.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 compared to $63.6$71.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. Changes in the components of property expenses are discussed below.
Rental Expenses
Rental expenses increased $2.7were $44.3 million or 6.9%, to $41.3 million infor both the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $38.6 million inMarch 31, 2020 and 2019, with the three months ended September 30, 2016. Thisminimal increase is primarily due todriven by the following:
an increase of $1.5$0.9 million from acquisitions primarily related to six shopping centers acquiredof Hoboken during the second half of 2019 and early 2020, Georgetowne Shopping Center in Los Angeles County, California, Hastings Ranch Plaza,November 2019, and Riverpoint Center,
an increase of $0.8 million from Assembly RowFairfax Junction in February 2019 and Pike & Rose primarily related to Phase II of both properties,January 2020, 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 expenses as a percentage of 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 million at redevelopment and same-centernon-comparable 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 million on the 4.50% senior notes, both issued in June 2017 and higher weighted average borrowings on our revolving credit facility,
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-upearly 2020,
which were offset by,
a decrease 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$1.2 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-centercomparable 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 from Assembly Rowhigher repairs and Pike & Rose due primarily to the lease-up of residential unitsmaintenance costs and the opening of the second phase of retail at Pike & Rose during third quarter 2017,higher non-recoverable operating expenses, 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$0.5 million at same-center and redevelopment properties primarily due to lower snow removal costs.from our 2019 property sales.
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 decreasedincreased to 18.9%19.2% in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 from 19.9%19.1% in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019.
Real Estate Taxes
Real estate tax expense increased $7.9$1.4 million, or 11.2%5.0%, to $79.1$29.1 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 compared
to $71.2$27.7 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2019. This increase is primarily due primarily to:to the following:
an increase of $3.4$0.8 million at same-centerfrom acquisitions of Hoboken during the second half of 2019 and early 2020, Georgetowne Shopping Center in November 2019, and Fairfax Junction in February 2019 and January 2020,
an increase of $0.4 million from comparable properties due primarily to higher assessments, and
an increase of $2.3$0.4 million from acquisitions,non-comparable properties due primarily related to Riverpoint Center, six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California, and Hastings Ranch Plaza,
an increasethe opening of $1.5 million from redevelopment properties, primarily related to our new office building at Santana Row andin early 2020,
an increasepartially offset by,
a decrease of $0.5$0.3 million from Assembly Row and Pike & Rose.our 2019 property sales.
Property Operating Income
Property operating income increased $26.9decreased $2.1 million, or 6.6%1.3%, to $434.8$158.2 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 compared to $407.9$160.3 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. This increasedecrease is due primarily due to growth in earnings at redevelopment and same-center properties, 2017 acquisitions, Assembly Row and Pike & Rose (primarilyhigher collectibility

adjustments largely the lease-upresult of residential units at Pike & Rose, higherCOVID-19 impacts, lower lease termination fees,fee income, and property sales, partially offset by 2019 acquisitions and the opening of the second phase of retailour new office building at Pike & Rose), and the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture propertiesSantana Row in January 2016. The increases are partially offset by lower mortgage interest income related to a note receivable that was repaid in 2016.

early 2020.
Other Operating Expenses
General and Administrative
General and administrative expense increased $0.7 million, or 2.9%7.2%, to $26.0$10.3 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 from $25.3$9.6 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016. TheMarch 31, 2019. This increase is due primarily due to higher personnel related costs.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $14.5$2.6 million, or 10.0%4.3%, to $159.7$62.2 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 from $145.1$59.6 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. This increase is due primarily due to redevelopment properties (largely2019 acquisitions and the opening of our new office building at Santana Row), 2017 acquisitions, Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, and same-center properties.in early 2020, partially offset by 2019 property sales.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $11.6decreased $5.4 million, or 4.9%5.9%, to $249.1$85.7 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 compared to $237.5$91.1 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. This increasedecrease is due primarily due to growth in earnings at redevelopmenthigher collectibility adjustments largely the result of COVID-19 impacts, lower lease termination fee income, and same-center properties, Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, our 2017 acquisitions, and the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016,property sales, partially offset by lower mortgage interest income related to a note receivable that was repaid in 2016.2019 acquisitions.
Other
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $2.8$0.4 million, or 3.9%1.5%, to $74.0$28.4 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 compared to $71.1$28.0 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. This increase is due primarily to the following:
an increase of $10.8$1.6 million due to higher weighted average borrowings primarily attributable tofrom the $300$400 million 3.25% seniorissuance of our 3.20% notes in 2019 and $106.9 million of mortgage loans associated with our Hoboken acquisitions, partially offset by the reopeningrepayment of $100our $275.0 million on the 4.5% senior notes, both issuedterm loan in June 2017, the 3.625% senior notes issued in July 2016,2019, and
an increase of $0.6 million from higher weighted average borrowings on our revolving credit facility in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (see further discussion in Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements),
partially offset by,
an increase of $5.9$1.2 million in capitalized interest, primarily attributable to the development of Phase III of Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, and
a decrease of $2.1$0.6 million due to a lower overall weighted average borrowing rate.
Gross interest costs were $92.5$34.2 million and $83.8$32.6 million in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016,2019, respectively. Capitalized interest was $18.6$5.7 million and $12.7$4.5 million infor the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016,2019, respectively.
Gain on Sale of Real Estate and Change in Control of Interests, Net
The $69.9 million gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net for the nine 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,
$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 which is largely paid to our common and preferred shareholders in the form of dividends. Asdividends because as a REIT, we mustare generally required to make annual distributions to shareholders of at least 90% of our taxable income.
Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of normal Remaining cash flow from operations after dividend payments is used to fund recurring operating expenses, obligations under ourand non-recurring capital projects (such as tenant improvements and operating leases,redevelopments), and regular debt service requirements (including debt service relating to additional or replacement debt, as well as scheduled debt maturities), recurring. We maintain a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility to fund short term cash flow needs and also look to the public and private debt and equity markets, joint venture relationships, and property dispositions to fund capital expenditures non-recurring expenditures (suchon a long-term basis.

While the COVID-19 impacts are unknown, we currently expect a short term decrease in cash from operations as tenant improvementsour tenants are impacted by the pandemic and, redevelopments)while contractually obligated, some have not paid rent during April 2020 (see further discussion under the "Outlook" section of this Item 2). In order to strengthen our financial position and dividendsbalance sheet, to maximize liquidity, and to provide maximum flexibility as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve, in March 2020, we borrowed $990.0 million under our revolving credit facility, representing a draw-down of almost the entirety of our $1.0 billion credit facility.
At March 31, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of $994.7 million and $990.0 million outstanding on our revolving credit facility. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, our weighted average borrowing rate on the revolving credit facility, before amortization of debt fees, was 1.7%. As of March 31, 2020, we had the capacity to issue up to $128.3 million in common and preferred shareholders. Our long-termshares under our ATM equity program.
Over the next 12 months, we have $314.2 million of debt maturing. Additionally, our overall capital requirements consist primarilyfor the remainder of maturities2020 will depend upon the duration of government mandated closures and the overall economic impact of COVD-19, as well as general timing of our redevelopment and development activities. Given those impacts, we currently expect to see lower levels of capital investments in our properties under our long-term debt agreements, development and redevelopment costscompared to the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and potential acquisitions.recent years.
We intendbelieve that the cash on our balance sheet together with rents we collect will allow us to continue to operate withour business in the near-term. Given our past ability to access the capital markets, we also expect debt or equity to be available to us. We may also further 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.  We continue to monitor governmental financial assistance programs being made available to address impacts of COVID-19 and may access one or more of these programs to supplement our liquidity if we qualify for them. 

While the COVID-19 pandemic will negatively impact our business in the short term, we maintain our long term commitment to 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, we had cash and cash equivalents of $22.9 million and $41.5 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 nine months ended September 30, 2017, the maximum amount of borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility was $344.0 million, the weighted average amount of borrowings outstanding was $173.0 million and the weighted average interest rate, before amortization of debt fees, was 1.9%. On June 23, 2017, we issued $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 for net proceeds (after net issuance premium, underwriting fees and other costs) of approximately $399.5 million. On September 29, 2017, we issued 6,000,000 Depository Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest 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. 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 2017 will depend upon acquisition opportunities, the level of improvements and redevelopments on existing properties and the timing and cost of development of Assembly Row, Pike & Rose and future phases of Santana Row. While the amount of future expenditures will depend on numerous factors, we expect to continue to see higher levels of capital investments in our properties under development and redevelopment which is the result of construction on Phase II at both Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, the construction of our next phase of Santana Row, and our redevelopment pipeline. 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,
 2020 2019
 (In thousands)
Cash provided by operating activities$118,749
 $104,919
Cash used in investing activities(151,832) (104,037)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities898,895
 (27,002)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash865,812
 (26,120)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year153,614
 108,332
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$1,019,426
 $82,212


Net cash provided by operating activities increased $46.2$13.8 million to $339.6$118.7 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 from $293.4$104.9 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. The increase was primarily attributable to higherlower prepaid expenses and timing of cash receipts, partially offset by lower net income before certain non-cash items, lower escrow balances, and higher prepaid rent.items.
Net cash used in investing activities increased $269.9$47.8 million to $708.3$151.8 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 from $438.4$104.0 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. The increase was primarily attributable to:

a $301.5 million increase in acquisitions of real estate, primarily due to the August 2017 acquisition of six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California,
an $84.4$44.9 million increase in capital expenditures as we continue to invest in Pike & Rose, Assembly Row, Santana Row and other current redevelopments,
$17.4 million for costs paid in 2020 relating to the partial sale under threat of condemnation at San Antonio Center in 2019, and
a $12.2$6.1 million decrease in repaymentsproceeds in 2019 from the sale of mortgage notes receivable due to the payoff of an $11.7 million note receivable in September 2016,condominiums at our Assembly Row and Pike & Rose properties,
partially offset by
$127.5an $18.1 million decrease in proceedsacquisition of real estate, primarily fromdue to the saleFebruary 2019 acquisition of our property at 150 Post Street, three land parcels at Assembly Row, and North Lake CommonsFairfax Junction, partially offset by the acquisition of two buildings in 2017.Hoboken, New Jersey in February 2020.
Net cash provided by financing activities increased $142.9$925.9 million to $368.1$898.9 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 from $225.2$27.0 million duringused in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019. The increase was primarily attributable to:
$399.5a $970.0 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 millionincrease 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 fundprovide maximum flexibility and liquidity during the $50.0 million partial repayment of the Plaza El Segundo mortgage loan,COVID-19 pandemic, and
a $9.5$20.2 million decrease in distributions torepayment of mortgages, finance leases, and redemptions of noncontrolling interestsnotes payable primarily due to the 2016 acquisitionpayoff of the 10% noncontrolling interest of a partnership which owns a projectmortgage loan on Rollingwood Apartments in Southern California,January 2019,
partially offset by
a $248.9$59.4 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,
a $16.0 million increase in repayment of mortgages and capital leases primarily due to the $50.0 million pay down of the Plaza El Segundo mortgage loan on June 5, 2017, as compared to the payoff of $34.4 million of mortgage loans on April 1, 2016, and
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.March 31, 2019.

Debt Financing Arrangements
The following is a summary of our total debt outstanding as of September 30, 2017:March 31, 2020:
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, 2020 Stated Interest Rate as of March 31, 2020 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
 $61,585
 5.62% September 1, 2020
29th PlaceAcquired
 4,395
 5.91% January 31, 2021Acquired
 3,816
 5.91% January 31, 2021
Sylmar Towne CenterAcquired
 17,448
 5.39% June 6, 2021Acquired
 16,532
 5.39% June 6, 2021
Plaza Del SolAcquired
 8,621
 5.23% December 1, 2021Acquired
 8,183
 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
 67,025
 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
 12,611
 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
Hoboken (24 Buildings) (1)Acquired
 56,450
 LIBOR + 1.95%
 December 15, 2029
Various Hoboken (14 Buildings) (2)Acquired
 33,342
 Various
 Various through 2029
ChelseaAcquired
 6,346
 5.36% January 15, 2031Acquired
 5,508
 5.36% January 15, 2031
Hoboken (1 Building) (3)Acquired
 16,796
 3.75% July 1, 2042
Subtotal  493,009
     554,653
   
Net unamortized premium and debt issuance costs  231
   Net unamortized premium and debt issuance costs (1,840)   
Total mortgages payable  493,240
   
Total mortgages payable, net  552,813
   
Notes payable            
Unsecured fixed rate      
Term loan (1)275,000
 275,000
 LIBOR + 0.90%
 November 21, 2018
Revolving credit facility (4)1,000,000
 990,000
 LIBOR + 0.775%
 January 19, 2024
Various7,239
 4,908
 11.31%
 Various through 20287,239
 3,812
 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
     993,812
   
Net unamortized debt issuance costs  (690)     (60)   
Total notes payable  320,718
   
Total notes payable, net  993,752
   
            
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
3.20% notes400,000
 400,000
 3.20% June 15, 2029
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
     2,819,200
   
Net unamortized discount and debt issuance costs  (16,261)   Net unamortized discount and debt issuance costs (11,352)   
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  2,807,848
   
      
Total debt, net  $4,354,413
   
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1)WeOn November 26, 2019, we entered into two interest rate swap agreements that fix the LIBOR portion of the interest rate on the termthis mortgage loan at 1.72%. The spread on the term loan is 90 basis points resulting in a fixed rate of 2.62%3.67%.
2)The interest rates on these mortgages range from 3.91% to 5.00%.
3)This mortgage loan has a fixed interest rate, however, the rate resets every five years until maturity. The current interest rate is fixed until July 1, 2022, and the loan is prepayable at par anytime after this date.
4)The maximum amount drawn under our revolving credit facility during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 was $344.0$990.0 million, and the weighted average interest rate on borrowings under our revolving credit facility, before amortization of debt fees, was 1.9%1.7%.

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, 2020, 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, 2020, 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, 2020:
 
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
  
2020192,129
(2)65,539
 46
 257,714
  $582
 $64,963
 $65,545
 
2021250,700
 30,541
 51
 281,292
  250,680
 31,756
 282,436
  
2022250,756
 119,706
 370,462
  
2023275,775
 3,549
 279,324
  
20241,290,665
(1)3,688
 1,294,353
  
Thereafter1,996,576
 353,433
 71,376
 2,421,385
  1,744,554
 330,991
 2,075,545
  
$2,715,608
  $493,009
 $71,565
 $3,280,182
(3)$3,813,012
  $554,653
 $4,367,665
(2)
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1)
Our $275.0 million unsecured term loan$1.0 billion revolving credit facility matures on November 21, 2018, subject to a one-year extensionJanuary 19, 2024 plus two six-month extensions at our option. As of March 31, 2020, there was $990.0 million outstanding under this credit facility.
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, there was $41.5 million outstanding under this credit facility.
3)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, 2020.
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 interestInterest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. We assess effectivenessEffectiveness of our cash flow hedges is assessed 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 consolidatedthe balance sheet and our consolidated statement of shareholders' equity. Our cashCash 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,March 31, 2020, we are party to have two interest rate swap agreements that effectively fixedfix the rate on the term loana mortgage payable associated with our Hoboken portfolio at 2.62%3.67%. BothOur Assembly Row hotel joint venture is also a party to two interest rate swap agreements that effectively fix their debt at 5.206%. All swaps were designated and qualifiedqualify as cash flow hedges and were recorded at fair value.hedges. 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, 2020.
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 20162020 2019
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income$108,882
 $61,198
 $245,085
 $199,159
$56,441
 $61,803
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,105) (2,221) (5,827) (7,286)(1,678) (1,659)
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net(50,775) (4,706) (69,659) (31,133)
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets48,796
 42,779
 139,112
 126,806
56,046
 53,489
Amortization of initial direct costs of leases4,780
 4,260
 14,530
 12,729
4,900
 4,750
Funds from operations109,578
 101,310
 323,241
 300,275
115,709
 118,383
Dividends on preferred shares (1)(41) (136) (41) (406)
Dividends on preferred shares(1,875) (1,875)
Income attributable to operating partnership units788
 750
 2,355
 2,397
790
 729
Income attributable to unvested shares(357) (263) (1,064) (826)(356) (344)
Funds from operations available for common shareholders$109,968
 $101,661
 $324,491
 301,440
$114,268
 $116,893
Weighted average number of common shares, diluted (1)(2)73,089
 72,254
 73,001
 71,642
Weighted average number of common shares, diluted (1)76,208
 75,010
          
Funds from operations available for common shareholders, per diluted share$1.50
 $1.41
 $4.45
 $4.21
$1.50
 $1.56
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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, 2020, we had $3.2$3.4 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, 2020 had been 1.0% higher, the fair value of those debt instruments on that date would have decreased by approximately $226.1$243.1 million. If market interest rates used to calculate the fair value on our fixed-rate debt instruments at September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 had been 1.0% lower, the fair value of those debt instruments on that date would have increased by approximately $260.8$279.0 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, 2020, we had $41.5$990.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding on our revolving credit facility. 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$9.9 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 $9.9 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, 2020. 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, 2020 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, 2016.2019.
ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
ThereThis 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.” While we attempt to identify, manage and mitigate risks and uncertainties associated with our business to the extent practical under the circumstances, some level of risk and uncertainty will always be present. . “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report to our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on February 10, 2020 describes some of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to materially affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, projected results and future prospects. Except for the risk factor discussed below, we do not believe that there have been noany material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our 2019 Annual Report forReport.

Natural disasters, climate change and public health crises, including the year ended December 31, 2016 filed with the SECCOVID-19 pandemic, could have an adverse impact on February 13, 2017. These factors include, but are not limitedour cash flow and operating results.
Climate change may add to the following:
risksunpredictability and frequency of natural disasters and severe weather conditions and create additional uncertainty as to future trends and exposures. Certain of our operations are located in areas that our tenants will not pay rent, may vacate earlyare subject to natural disasters and severe weather conditions such as hurricanes, earthquakes, droughts, snow storms, floods and fires. The impact of climate change 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 completionthe occurrence 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-upnatural disasters can delay new development projects, that mayincrease investment costs to repair or replace damaged properties, increase operating costs, create additional investment costs to make improvements to existing properties to comply with climate change regulations, increase future property insurance costs, and negatively impact the tenant demand for space. If insurance is unavailable to us or is unavailable on acceptable terms, or if our insurance is not adequate to cover business interruption or losses from these events, our earnings, liquidity or capital resources could be dependent on third partiesadversely affected.
In addition, our business is subject to deliver critical aspects of certain projects, requires spending a substantial

amount upfront in infrastructure, and assumes receiptrisks related to the effects of public funding which has been committed but not entirely funded;
risks normally associated withhealth crises, epidemics and pandemics, including the real estate industry, including risks that:
occupancy levels at our propertiesCOVID-19 pandemic. Such events could inhibit global, national 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 conditionsactivity; adversely affect trading activity in securities markets, which could negatively impact the trading prices of our geographic markets;
risks of financing, such ascommon shares and debt securities and our ability to consummate additional financings or obtain replacement financing on termsaccess the securities markets as a source of liquidity; adversely affect our tenants’ financial condition by limiting foot traffic and staffing at their businesses, which are acceptablecould affect their ability to us,pay rent and willingness to make new leasing commitments; reduce our cash flow, which could impact our ability to meet existing financial covenantspay dividends or to service our debt; temporarily or permanently reduce the demand for retail or office space; interfere with our business operations by requiring our personnel to work remotely; increase the frequency of cyber-attacks; disrupt supply chains that could be important in our development and redevelopment activities; interfere with potential purchases and sales of properties; and have other direct and indirect effects that are difficult to predict. Such risks depend upon the limitations imposednature and severity of the public health concern, as well as the extent and duration of government-mandated orders and personal decisions to limit travel, economic activity and personal interaction, none of which can be predicted with confidence. In particular, we cannot predict the duration of stay-at-home and other government orders instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which vary by jurisdiction, or the pandemics' short and long term economic effects, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our operations by those covenants, and the possibility of increases in interest rates that would result in increased interest expense; andbusiness.
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, 2020, we redeemed 28,289 downREIT operating partnership units for cash.

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.


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, February 5, 2019, and April 2, 2020
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)
101The following materials from Federal Realty Investment Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, 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.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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, 2017May 6, 2020 /s/    Donald C. Wood        
  Donald C. Wood,
  President, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee
  (Principal Financial and Executive Officer)
  


  FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
  
November 1, 2017May 6, 2020 /s/    Daniel Guglielmone    
  Daniel Guglielmone,
  Executive Vice President
  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
  




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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.Description
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, 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.

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